HILYARD POWERS WEDS MISS ZELMA CLOUD On last Saturday, Hilyard Powers and Miss Zelma Cloud were married at the M. E. Parsonage n Lakeview by the Rev. Mr. Switzer. The bridegroom is an employee of the Union Oil Company, at Alturas, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cloud, of this place. Congratulations and best wishes for a happy and prosperous journey thru life is the wishes of a host of friends. MARRIED AT LAKEVIEW, ORE. Married at Lakeview, Ore., July 11, 1931, Harry A. French of Alturas and Miss Vayle Cook, of New Pine Creek, Rev. Switzer, officiating. Congratulations. LOCAL MAN SUSPECTED It is believed Tom Wilson, who recently made a trip to Stockton burglarized a radio shop and got away with a large stock of radios and supplies. He has been selling radios in Surprise valley this past spring and from reports of his customers, they have made some good buys from Wilson. However, let that be as it is. He has not been arrested yet and if you are in the market for a good radio set, drive out to his place and hear some of them and he will quote you a price that will surprise you. GOLDEN WEDDING AND SHOWER PARTY On July 11, 1931, a shower party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bide Steward, near Lake City in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon, who were married July 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hobbs were also guests of honor as they were celebrating their golden Wedding day, having been wed fifty years. About 129 invited guests were present and played games on the well-lighted lawn until it was time to present the gifts to the newly weds. They were the recipients of many useful and attractive presents. The presents were then opened by the bride and groom and admired by all. After that, two small tables were arranged in appropriate colors, one in white with a large Brides’ cake beautifully decorated. The other table was in gold, with a gold cake for the bride and groom of fifty years. Rev. Watson offered prayer and gave a talk to the bride and groom of yesterday and today. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon wish to thank all for their lovely presents and the good will and spirit of friendliness that has been shown them. Mr. and Mrs. Zetus Spalding left for Berkeley Wednesday, where Mr. S. will receive medical treatment. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy extended us in our recent bereavement; we especially thank the Choir; also for floral offerings and to everyone who assisted us in any way. Mrs. Enoch Reynolds and family Gene Ash moved his family over from Lakeview Thursday; they are occupying Mrs. Rosie Day’s residence. We regret to hear that Christie Smith of Fort Bidwell is reported seriously ill. He is at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Kerr, in Alturas. JULY 22, 1931 FORT BIDWELL PIONEER PASSES AT Alturas PROMINENT CITIZEN OF SURPRISE VALELY SUCCUMBS AFTER A LONG ILLNESS George Christie Smith, of Fort Bidwell passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Kerr, in Alturas last Thursday morning. He had been in ill health for several years and his death was not unexpected. He was a good man; kind to all with whom he was in contact; honest, conscientious and an interesting and genial companion; he was prominent in fraternal and social circles and will be greatly missed by a host of friends. Mr. Smith was born at Fort Caldwell, Washington, September 12, 1861. His father was a soldier in the United States Army and when called to duty at the establishment of the Fort at Bidwell in the early seventies during the Indian trouble, he accompanied him. After the Indian troubles were over and the father had been mustered out of the Army, the family took up ranching at Fort Bidwell. His wife, Mrs. Virgie L. Smith died in 1926. Their only child is Mrs. Frankie Kerr of Alturas. A sister, Mrs. Carrie Robidoux, who resides at Fort Bidwell. The funeral was held at Fort Bidwell Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. (1:1) MARRIED – At Lakeview, Ore., July 18, 1931, Sam Streig of Lake City, Cal., to Ruth Varble of Vancouver, Washington. The Record extends congratulations to the newly-weds. FAMILY REUNION IS HELD With her sons and daughters present, Mrs. Pearl Langston, 942 West Sixth Street, was honored at a family reunion in Reno, July 4th. All of Mrs. Langston’s children were born in Nevada, except on and she was married in Reno. The children, who attended the reunion, were: Mrs. Nathan Holmes, of Petaluma, Cal., Lige Langston, of Surprise valley, Cal., and Jack, Don, Margaret and Pearl Langston, of Reno. JESSE ALLENWOOD SUCCUMBS AT TURLOCK Jesse Allenwood, of Fort Bidwell died at Turlock, Cal., on July 15 and his remains arrived Saturday and his funeral was held at Fort Bidwell Sunday afternoon. He was born in Smartsville, Yuba County, California, July 11, 1863 and had been a resident of Surprise Valley for forty-eight years. He was formerly proprietor of the Golden Eagle Hotel, before its name was changed to Hotel Surprise and later burned down. At the time of his death he was manager of the Hotel Bidwell. He survived by his wife, two daughters and on son and one brother, Josie Allenwood of this place.(1:3) Loyal Baty and Joe Ingerson arrived here from San Francisco to spend a two weeks’ vacation at the home of Loyal’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baty. ALTURAS LAD DIES AT ADIN Mystery surrounds the death at Adin of Kelton Blurton, twenty-year old Alturas high school athlete, who died suddenly while attending the dance. Young Blurton collapsed and fell to the dance floor. He was carried to an automobile and revived. He was apparently recovered when his companions returned to the dance hall. When they returned later to the car, they found Blurton dead. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blurton, of Alturas. He had been employed by the State Highway commission. (1:4) LOCAL NOTES Miss Leila Hays left Tuesday for Alameda, after spending a week in Lake City, with her mother, Mrs. Nannie Daniels. Fred Waltz, of Reno, arrived Tuesday morning to visit his brother, Lou and wife. GIVES OFFICERS THE SLIP When officers arrived last week from Stockton for Tom Wilson, they found him at his ranch home tinkering with a radio, which he explained was a super something or other and he turned it on. While they were listening to the Arizona Wranglers singing "Hand Me Down My Walking Cane", Wilson stepped out the back soon and was soon lost in the foothills. But from latest reports he is back home again and has a good assortment of batteries and speakers of all types, which he is selling son dog gone cheap it is a shame not to own one. Drive out some evening and hear one of these super-what you may call ‘ems. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rinehart, of Klamath Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Slinkard, of Susanville and Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Reynolds, of Lasco, were here first of the week attending the funeral of their father, Enoch Reynolds. Mrs. Florence Mullins returned Tuesday from Oakland, where she has been visiting for the past six weeks. Her sister, Miss Ida Cambridge, came home with her for a weeks’ visit. CARD OF THANKS We hereby express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance to us in our recent bereavement in the death of our beloved son, brother and nephew, Luther Hotho. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hotho and family Mr. and Mrs. William Prewitt Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehart Luther Prewitt Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Sullivan, of Kelseyville, Cal., are spending the week with Mrs. Sullivan’s mother, Mrs. Jennie Simson, of this place. JULY 29TH, 1931 CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS Officers from Stockton slipped the cuffs on Thomas Wilson last week and searched his ranch house, with a result they found nearly a dozen radio sets and speakers and upon testing them, found them in excellent shape. Wilson is fighting extradition and has retained Messrs. Atwater & Kent of Alturas as his attorney. Mr. Grebe of Cedarville furnished the bail for Wilson in the sum of six screen grid tubes and judge Freed Eisman has set the case for December 25th, 1931 for the hearing. Come out to the ranch house some evening and decide for yourself if the defendant is guilty. Let the Radio set tell the story, while you listen and make up your mind. – Advocate PASSING OF LITTLE PHYLLIS STANLEY The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanley, of Long Valley are grieved to learn of the death of their little daughter, Phyllis, aged 6-years and four months; her death occurred at the hospital in Alturas, last Sunday morning, July 26, 1931, at 1:30 o’clock following an operation for appendicitis. She was taken ill on Thursday night and on Friday her mother brought her to Dr. Kennedy and he pronounced her case very critical and she was taken to Alturas for an operation, but it was too late and she passed away Sunday morning. Her funeral was held from the M. E. Church here Tuesday afternoon; the services were conducted by Rev. Virgil Vinyard, assisted by Elder Watson, of Lake City and the Choir. The little casket was heaped with flowers, tokens of love and sympathy to the bereaved parents and in loving memory of dear little Phyllis. The entire community extends its heartfelt sympathy to the grief-stricken parents and other relatives in their sad loss. (1:2) LOCALS Mrs. Irma Misely and children, of Sacramento and Mrs. Muriel Evarts and family, of Lovelock, Nevada, arrived Friday to spend a month visiting their mother, Mrs. Frances Wilson. Mrs. Elma McGill and son, Bobby, of Sacramento came with them to visit her mother, Mrs. Hattie Adams. Walter Hussa, Jr., was operated on last Friday for appendicitis and on Sunday Miss Vya Allen underwent a similar operation; both at the hospital at Alturas and we are very glad they are both reported doing well. Miss Mella Olinger and Mrs. Kennon and daughter, of Salem, Oregon, sisters of Wayne Olinger, of this place, arrived here Friday by auto for a short visit to Mr. and Mrs. Olinger; they returned to their home Tuesday morning. OVERSEAS VET ANSWERS LAST ROLL CALL Louis Simms, of Alturas, an over seas veteran, died suddenly near Bieber early last Saturday morning while enroute to the Woodland Clinic, where he was being rushed for treatment, he was accompanied by J. E. Warner and Mrs. R. A. Boyd, of Alturas. He was taken suddenly worse while on the road and those who were with him were unable to relieve him and he died in a few moments, after suffering intensely. Death was caused from a bursted gall bladder. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simms, of this place, and was aged forty-three years. He was born and grew to manhood in this valley. He leaves his wife and small son, his father and mother, two brothers, Martin and Calvin and one sister, Mrs. Lester Hayes, and other relatives to mourn his death. His funeral was held from the Cedarville M. E. Church Monday afternoon under the auspices of the American Legion, about forty of whom were present to pay their last tribute of honor to their departed comrade; also many other friends were in attendance. Elder John Watson, of the Lake City Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. Vinyard and the Choir conducted the services at the Church. Miss Nora Van Horn, of Alturas, rendered a beautiful and touching solo, entitled, "Under His Wings", the sweetness and pathos of which will linger long in the memories of the listeners. The Legionnaires performed their military rites at the graveside. The Record along with a host of friends extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow. (1:5) Mrs. Earl Hobbs is undergoing an operation at Alturas today. ~~~~~~ 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.

Part of what you wrote - FAMILY REUNION IS HELD With her sons and daughters present, Mrs. Pearl Langston, 942 West Sixth Street, was honored at a family reunion in Reno, July 4th. All of Mrs. Langston’s children were born in Nevada, except on and she was married in Reno. The children, who attended the reunion, were: Mrs. Nathan Holmes, of Petaluma, Cal., Lige Langston, of Surprise valley, Cal., and Jack, Don, Margaret and Pearl Langston, of Reno. I knew Lige when I was living in Surprise Valley. He was a wonderful older gentleman who braided rawhide reins. It is a privilege that I still own a set made by him, as I believe he made some that are in the Smithsonian collection. He was the subject of a movie filmed in the 1980's by Cattle Kate Productions. It is a wonderful short film about life as a rancher in Modoc County. Liz