SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1934 BURGLARY CHARGE IS PREFERRED Morris Bucher is in the county jail; he was arrested last Friday by the sheriff’s office on charge of burglary. The warrant for arrest was signed by Carl Kober, liquidator of the Modoc County Bank. Bucher is charged with taking tools, and electric drill, a set of dies and other odds and ends from the H. A. Pimlott Garage in Likely and selling them to Lakeview Garage men. A portion of these has been recovered at the present time. A preliminary hearing has been arranged for December 17th, at which time Bucher will appear before Judge Armstrong of Alturas. The Pimlott garage in Likely has been taken over by the Modoc County Bank in liquidation and this is the reason that Kober signed the warrant for the arrest of Bucher. The young man formerly lived at Fort Bidwell and for the past several years has been a resident of Lakeview. JOEL ALLEN PASSES Joel C. Allen passed away at his home at Eagleville, Cal., last Monday, after a long illness. He was born near Eagleville, Sept. 8, 1883 and died Dec. 10, 1934, aged 51 years, 3 months and 2 days. He is survived by his wife and six children, Elmer, Jimmie, Edith, Esther, Viola and Fay; three brothers, Sylvester and Wiley Allen of Eagleville, and Grover Allen of Canada. He was married at Bidwell to Miss Annie O’Leary on December 10, 1911. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family in their great sorrow in the loss of husband and father. (1:6) Mrs. L. E. McCulley seems to have very bad luck. As she and her husband were leaving the house last Saturday night for the Firemen’s dance, in stepping off the porch, she wrenched her ankle, causing her much pain; this however, did not keep her from going to the dance, but it did keep her from dancing to the gay music of the peppy "Lakeview Serenaders." NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Just as we were closing our notes, we learn that the State Line increased one citizens – a bouncing baby boy, weighing eight-pounds, which the old Stork left for Mr. and Mrs. Truman Lawson, born at Lakeview, Sunday evening, December 9th; Mrs. Lawson was formerly Miss Ruth Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butler. We have not seen Papa Truman since the arrival of his son, but we can already see that proud smile on his face and we are glad to report that Mama Lawson and her son are getting along nicely. Heartiest congratulations, folks and our hope is that this son brings nothing but happiness and sunshine to your home. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM SOLDIER CREEK Reta, Weta, Johnny and Mildred Toney received a medal each and all others that sent in to Sears, Roebuck last year received one. Mrs. Susie Bunyard was over on a visit with her three children, Irene, Bobby and DeLos, she also visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Toney. Winola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bide Steward, went to Alturas to consult Dr. McKinney, who is treating her for asthma. Mr. George Toney is expected home Thursday from Ashland, where he has been in the hospital for the past month. Mr. George Toney had the misfortune of having his old sheep dog run over, which loss he regrets very much. Mrs. Lavina Rinehart, left first of the week for Yuba City, where she will remain for a time and she expects to go to Los Angeles later where she will reside in the future. NEWSY SURPRISE VALLEY ITEMS Adolph Koenig, who has been on crutches during the past week suffering with Rheumatism, is able to hobble about these fine spring-like days. Mrs. Carrie Wood, Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, Mrs. Mary Perry, Mrs. Ida Cathcart and Mrs. Mary Musselman are and have been on the sick list during the past week. Those who have been afflicted with the cold epidemic are reported somewhat better. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS A large crowd charivaried Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Peterson Sunday night. They were royally treated to cake, sandwiches, cookies, candy, nuts and beer. Mrs. Ralph Dawson of Bieber entertained a bridge luncheon, at the Williams Hotel in Bidwell Monday afternoon, honoring her mother, Mrs. A. J. Hickerson. Delightful refreshments were served and prizes for auction bridge awarded to Mrs. Leon Hickerson and Elsie Kober. Mrs. Mary Schadler was suddenly called to her mother’s bedside in San Francisco last week. Mrs. Etta Conlan returned last week from Ashland, Oregon. She reports her father, Fulton Heard, isn’t so well. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 1934 BUCHER OUT ON $2,000.00 BAIL Maurice Bucher, who was charged with robbing of the Likely Garage, had his preliminary hearing on the 17th inst., in the Alturas Justice Court. Bucher is now under a $2.000 bail and must appear before the Superior Court, when called. Bud Lewis and a Mr. Edgerton of Likely went Bucher’s bail. Ted Tompers of the Public Utilities California Corporation at Susanville, who spent the greater portion of last week on official duties in Surprise Valley, had a sudden heart attack last Friday evening. Mr. Tompers had attended the Farm Center meeting at Eagleville and while returning to Cedarville had a severe chill and after going to bed became seriously ill. As Dr. Kennedy was at Reno it was necessary to send to Alturas for a physician from Alturas; Dr. Pate came gave medical attention to the sick man. At this writing, Mr. Tompers is greatly improved, though it will be sometime before he will be able to return to his work. Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Kennedy spent last weekend in Reno, on business matters. Mrs. Kennedy upon her return looked somewhat different, we didn’t know just at first what, but after found that she had visited a beauty salon while in Reno – and, well, the barber did the work. She states that it does not take half the time now to dress her hair as it did before. ALTURAS BRANCH BANK IS ROBBED LONE BANDIT ESCAPES WITH $473 FROM BANK IN ALTURAS Sheriff John C. Sharp of Modoc County announced that he is convinced the robbery of the branch, Bank of America, Friday was a one-man job and that he has released the three suspects detained for questioning after they were taken into custody at Ravendale, sixty miles south. The lone bandit entered the bank during the noon hour. He covered tellers, Ole Nelson and Vincent Court, the only other persons in the building and forced them to hand over $473 from the cash drawers. The robber was nervous and his gun wavered. Nelson succeeded in concealing a larger sum of money below the counter, although covered with a gun. He gave the alarm as soon as the man fled. An abandoned car was found near Likely, which it is thought he may have used. Sheriff Sharp said: I believe it was a one-man job. He was unmasked but his face was disguised with some kind of tint or paint and he probably wore a wig and false whiskers. I had the roads blocked right away. I don’t believe he got out of Modoc. He may have escaped in a car, abandoned it and doubled back in another after removing his disguise and washing his face. LAKE CITY NOTES Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Steele and family returned from Adin last Tuesday evening where Mr. Steele was called by the serious illness and death of his mother, Mrs. Clara Steele. Mr. Steele has the sympathy of the entire community in his sorrow. (6:3) Mr. and Mrs. Ted De Valley of Medford, Oregon, brought Mrs. Ettie Conlan and daughter, Virginia and George Heard home from Ashland. Mrs. Conlan and daughter have been visiting Mrs. Conlan’s father, Fulton Heard. George Heard has been in a hospital at Ashland for three weeks. Upon Mr. and Mrs. De Valley’s return home, they were accompanied by Mrs. Bessie Wilson of Fort Bidwell and Mrs. Rose Strief of Lake City. These ladies visited with their father, Mr. Heard and Mrs. Strief visited with Mrs. A. J. Hall, an old time resident of this place. Mrs. Hall is 82 years of age and is very hale and spry seeming more like 60 years than 82. Miss Thelma Heard, a sister of Cecil Heard, was visiting here last week. We regret very much to hear, that Mr. Heard is not gaining in strength as it was hoped he would, but seems to be gradually growing weaker. Several of our people are planning on spending their holidays in the Bay region and vicinity, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Read left here Saturday for San Francisco; Mr. and Mrs. William Hays and daughter, Lois and Mrs. Nannie Daniels expect to leave here Thursday for Oakland and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Muzzy and daughter, Lois expect to leave here Friday P. M. for Santa Cruz, where they will spend the holidays with Mr. Muzzy’s mother, who has been quite ill. Mr. Muzzy hasn’t seen his mother for over thirteen years. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Otis Sweeney, who has been working in Canby, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sweeney. Miss Esther Smith, who has been attending school in Reno, Nevada, arrived in Bidwell Sunday to spend the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Della Fee. Miss Freda Skillman, who has a position in Pabst Pharmacy, was in Bidwell for the weekend visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Skillman, of that place. Mrs. Clara Steele, mother of J. T. Steele, principal of the Lake City School, passed away at her home in Adin last week. Our sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. Steele in his sad bereavement. (6:5) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, 1934 PASSES AT KLAMATH FALLS Mrs. Carrie Bowskill, a former resident of Big Valley, passed away at her home in Klamath Falls on December 12th. (1:1) Dwight Roys, a former resident of Cedarville, passed away at a hospital in Medford last week, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Even Gaustad, sister of Mrs. Roys, left immediately for that place. Interment will take place at Ashland. (1:3) THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS Dedicated to Betty Lee Wheeler and Gene Quirk ‘Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house, Not a thing was stirring, excepting a mouse, He got in my bedroom, looking for candy, Or maybe for peanuts, or anything handy. My stockings no longer, were hung up just so, But under the bed with a hole in the toe, And under that mouse peeped thru it, with bright, beady eyes, Watching me closely, but ready to fly. And out on the lawn, I Heard a great mutter, And sprang out of bed, all in a flutter, And ran to the window, to see Santa in his sleigh, All ready to start for the pole, far away, And loudly I cried, Oh, good Old Saint Nick, Santa, Oh, Santa, please come here quick! You’ve left one present I cannot use, And to keep him longer, I hereby refuse. I can’t be bothered with this mouse, you know, So take him back tot he good Eskimo, But Santa laughed loudly, saying, "It’s just as I feared, Wherever I’ve left him, the people have jeered. And he’s as nice a mouse as ever I saw, With the bluest blood, from his Paw and his Maw; He knows some tricks, he can sit up and beg, And if you whistle a tune, he’ll shake a fast leg. I can’t take him back, thru the cold and the snow, It would be so bad for his constitution, you know; And also for mine," and he winked his eye, Whistled to his reindeer, and glanced at the sky; "If I take him back with me to the Pole, This fine pack will be garnished, with many a hole, And what would I do with all of my toys, This time next year for the girls and boys? No, no, you keep him and train him, my dear, And maybe I’ll take him, maybe, next year." Then he jumped in his cutter and cracked his whip, And went over the housetops with a hop and a skip; Dancer and Prancer, Blitzen and Dunder. Made a noise on the roof like a loud clap of thunder. And I dropped back in bed with very deep sighs, And before I knew it, I’d closed my eyes. And before I awoke the sun shone bright, And there wasn’t a sign of a mouse in sight. And out on the lawn no hoof-prints were seen, Tho’ I looked all round where the grass was green; And I don’t know yet, tho’ real it did seem, Whether it happened or was only a dream. LYDIA JACOBS TONNINGSEN 530 – 14th St, Modesto, Cal. ROYCE – DEWITT NUPTIALS Clara May Royce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Royce to Willie Samuel DeWitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DeWitt, on December 15, 1934, at 1:30 A. M. at the home of the bride’s parents. A host of relatives and friends were there to wish them a happy and prosperous life. Many useful gifts were presented. The young couple had their future home all furnished ready for service. The Rev. C. E. Howery, pastor of the Full Gospel Church of Alturas, joined them in holy wedlock. – Times Adrian Dollarhide of this place sustained a broken foot in the basketball game with Alturas last Friday night. He had the foot injured before in a game with Lakeview and this time it was injured tot he extent that he had to retire from the game. Later he learned that the member was broken. TENDERED A BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Grace Stanley, of this place, was tendered a surprise party by her children and their families last Wednesday. Mrs. Dave Baty brought an 18-pound turkey and all contributed delicious food to make the dinner a delightful one, which was enjoyed by the guests, forty-two in number. All of her children were present, except Fred and Neil, who were unable to be there. Those who came from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. James G. Dyke and family of Lakeview. George Miller, Jr., motored in from Westwood yesterday and spent Christmas Day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Adams of Napa are spending the holiday season with Mr. Adam’s mother, Mrs. Sarah Adams, of Eagleville. Mrs. Willis St. John is recovering nicely in the Modoc general Hospital from a major operation performed last week. Her condition was very serious just after the operation but she now is improving. Ted Tompers, who was seriously ill last weekend, is now recuperating at the Hotel Niles in Alturas. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.