"Miss Ina Stiner and mother, Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Arthyda Stiner left today for Porterville after spending the past three weeks visiting with relatives in Surprise Valley." Does anyone know what Mrs. Stiner's first name was? I think her maiden name was "WING." And her dad was John Wing. Thanks, Sue in Iowa ----- Original Message ----- From: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds<mailto:r3346@sunset.net> To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 3:24 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] SVR 8/1931 Part 2 of 2 AUGUST 19, 1931 Mrs. Dora Monchamp, of Roseville has been in the valley several weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris and family. Miss Ina Stiner and mother, Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Arthyda Stiner left today for Porterville after spending the past three weeks visiting with relatives in Surprise Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones, arrived here first of the week from the Sacramento valley; they will spend a short time here visiting Mrs. Jones’ mother, Mrs. Bertie Darst, near Lake City. Mrs. Iva Quirk, of Lake City, underwent an operation at the Alturas Hospital yesterday. Dr. Kennedy was the surgeon. STUNT PROVES FATAL TO RALPH LEONARD AT AIR RODEO SUNDAY Leaps From Plane Wing into Propeller In Unique Feature Race One man lost his life, another narrowly escaped death and an airplane was damaged at Alturas last Sunday in the efforts of the management of the Alturas Air Rodeo to supply thrills for the spectators of the affair. The dead man is Ralph Leonard, 18-year old cowboy of Alturas. His death occurred as he fell from the wing of an airplane head first into the whirling propeller, when he essayed to change from the airplane to the back of a horse in a combination airplane and horse race. PLANNED AS FEATURE The feature was planned by the Alturas American Legion Post as the premier feature of the day’s sports at the rodeo. Three airplanes were hired and three of Modoc’s best cowboys were entered. The plan was for the three planes to line up with a cowboy and a pilot in each and after the planes had raced around the track, landed and taxied to a given post the riders were to leap from the planes mount their horse and finish with the race. The pilots when they learned what was expected of them, advised the promoters that special permission for low flying would have to be obtained from the department of Commerce. FORBIDDEN AT FIRST E. E. Moulton, aircraft inspector for the Northern California district, was consulted and he emphatically refused permission for the stunt. Later after the promoters had pleaded, they had advertised the stunt and did not want to break faith with the spectators, Moulton gave permission, but with the provision that only one plane by used at a time. Charles Russell, the first cowboy to essay the stunt, leaped from the plane and as he ran for his horse, missed the whirling propeller by inches. A second contestant damaged the wing, when he stepped through the fabric. LEONARD DIES The third contestant, Ralph Leonard was poised on the wing as his place landed. As he leaped in route to his pony, he slipped and fell headfirst into the whirling blade of the propeller. He was almost decapitated and was killed instantly. It is thought that his foot tripped over a strut wire on the wing. The fatality dampened the ardor of the Rodeo crowds and all airplane features on the program were immediately canceled. Young Leonard was the eldest son of Mrs. Nona Ivory of this city. Besides his mother, he is survived by two younger brothers. During the past two years, he has achieved fame as a rodeo rider. (1:2) FAMILY REUNION HELD Last Sunday a family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. Stiner, of this place, in honor of Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Ina Stiner, of Porterville, Cal., who were visiting in the valley. A dinner was served and those present besides the mother and sister, were Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Stiner and son, of Orland, Cal., and Arthur W. and Jesse W. Stiner and families, of this place. They again assembled on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Stiner and enjoyed a dinner prepared for the occasion. It has been about fourteen years since the family held their last reunion and it was a very happy occasion to be united again. Mrs. Willie Stephens, of Fort Bidwell was operated on for appendicitis last Monday at the Alturas Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Penland, who have been residing at Bieber for sometime, where they had charge of the Creamery returned to Cedarville and will again make their home here. AUGUST 26, 1931 ELEANOR BENNER RECOVERING Eleanor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Benner, who was badly injured last week, is reported improving, we are glad to state. POPULAR CEDARVILLE COUPLE WED AT RENO Sunday morning, August 16, 1931, at the parsonage of the First Methodist Church in Reno, Nevada, B. B. Robinson and Mrs. Phebe M. Mickle were united in marriage, Rev. Werner officiating. They are both prominent in business and social circles of this place. Mrs. Robinson has been the cashier in the Surprise Valley Bank for a number of years and Mr. Robinson is one of the leading attorneys of the county and has extensive business interests in this valley. A host of friends extend congratulations to the newly weds and wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity. BADLY INJURED Price Boyd, brother-in-law of Ed and Jim Connelly, of Lovelock, Nev., who has been working at the Cummin’s ranch for the past month, was badly injured while setting nets early Sunday morning; the net caught in the slide and hurled Mr. Boyd in the air and he came down with such force that the fall fractured his hip. SCHOOL DAYS OF PIONEERS RECALLED REMINISCENCES OF TEACHER MAKES EDUCATIONAL HISTORY One of California’s real pioneer school teachers – Mrs. Jessie Wing Stiner, of Porterville – interestingly relates some of her experiences as a school mistress of the early 70’s in Superior California in a reminiscence received from her by William John Cooper state superintendent of public instruction. Cooper believes that Mrs. Stiner, whose "school teaching name" was Bessie Helen Wing, has a record of teaching which dates back further than any other in California. She began her life work back in Kennebec County, Maine, in 1865 and came to California to La Porte in 1870. In November 1883, I began teaching in the Owl Creek District and remained there seven years. Owl Creek is in Modoc County. I found there a need for equipment and facilities. The people responded and attended socials and then from their pockets raised the amount. I was able to get suitable maps, new furniture, blackboards and books and an organ. The Hudspeth children attended my school, driving five miles. Ben Hudspeth later taught and was post-master at Chico. Ernest Hudspeth is a principal of the Washington Grammar School at Oakland. Then in Eagleville, an adjoining district, I taught part of a term in the primary department to finish a term. This was in 1896 and then I retired from teaching. Russell Taylor, who was recently operated on for appendicitis at the Alturas Hospital by Dr. Kennedy, was able to return to his home in Eagleville last Friday. Charles R. Suggett and son, Elma are in Surprise Valley this week visiting with relatives. Mr. Suggett is an uncle of Mrs. Charles E. Cummins, of this place. He was formerly a resident of Eagleville but is now located at College City. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Golden, of San Diego, are here this week visiting with their daughter, Mrs. A. E. Noren, of this place. Mrs. Allen Bacon and family moved to Alturas last Saturday. The U. S. Forest Service whishes to thank all who helped and co-operation shown during the recent forest fire in the southern part of the valley; also the women of Surprise valley who cooked the meals for the fire crews and helped in every way possible. A. E. Noren, Forest Ranger Born - Friday, August the 14th to Mr. and Mrs. Clendon Franklin, a seven-pound baby boy. Ben Harriman, formerly of this place, but for the past few years of Arcata arrived here last Wednesday, where he will spend a short time visiting. Mrs. John Spencer, of Fort Bidwell, was operated on at the Fort Bidwell Hospital last Saturday afternoon for appendicitis. She is reported doing well. Mrs. Thelma Wilbur and son, Jimmie underwent tonsil operations last Saturday at the Alturas hospital. The operating surgeons were Drs. Kennedy and McKenney. Boyd Herrin, of Vya, Nev., left last Thursday for Bieber, where he will visit for a short time with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George Penland, of that place. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc<http://www.rh2o.com/modoc> --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users. ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429<http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429>

Jessie Helen Wing ~~~~~~ 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. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob and Susan REZEK" <rezek1021@msn.com> To: <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 9:08 PM Subject: Re: [CAMODOC] SVR 8/1931 Part 2 of 2 > "Miss Ina Stiner and mother, Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Arthyda Stiner > left today for Porterville after spending the past three weeks visiting > with > relatives in Surprise Valley." > > Does anyone know what Mrs. Stiner's first name was? I think her maiden > name was "WING." And her dad was John Wing. > > Thanks, > > Sue in Iowa > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds<mailto:r3346@sunset.net> > To: CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 3:24 PM > Subject: [CAMODOC] SVR 8/1931 Part 2 of 2 > > > AUGUST 19, 1931 > > Mrs. Dora Monchamp, of Roseville has been in the valley several weeks > visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris and family. > > Miss Ina Stiner and mother, Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Arthyda Stiner > left today for Porterville after spending the past three weeks visiting > with > relatives in Surprise Valley. > > Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones, arrived here first of the week from the > Sacramento valley; they will spend a short time here visiting Mrs. Jones’ > mother, Mrs. Bertie Darst, near Lake City. > > Mrs. Iva Quirk, of Lake City, underwent an operation at the Alturas > Hospital > yesterday. Dr. Kennedy was the surgeon. > > STUNT PROVES FATAL TO RALPH LEONARD AT AIR RODEO SUNDAY > > Leaps From Plane Wing into Propeller In Unique Feature Race > > One man lost his life, another narrowly escaped death and an airplane was > damaged at Alturas last Sunday in the efforts of the management of the > Alturas Air Rodeo to supply thrills for the spectators of the affair. > > The dead man is Ralph Leonard, 18-year old cowboy of Alturas. > > His death occurred as he fell from the wing of an airplane head first > into > the whirling propeller, when he essayed to change from the airplane to > the > back of a horse in a combination airplane and horse race. > > PLANNED AS FEATURE > > The feature was planned by the Alturas American Legion Post as the > premier > feature of the day’s sports at the rodeo. Three airplanes were hired and > three of Modoc’s best cowboys were entered. The plan was for the three > planes to line up with a cowboy and a pilot in each and after the planes > had > raced around the track, landed and taxied to a given post the riders were > to > leap from the planes mount their horse and finish with the race. > > The pilots when they learned what was expected of them, advised the > promoters that special permission for low flying would have to be > obtained > from the department of Commerce. > > FORBIDDEN AT FIRST > > E. E. Moulton, aircraft inspector for the Northern California district, > was > consulted and he emphatically refused permission for the stunt. Later > after > the promoters had pleaded, they had advertised the stunt and did not want > to > break faith with the spectators, Moulton gave permission, but with the > provision that only one plane by used at a time. > > Charles Russell, the first cowboy to essay the stunt, leaped from the > plane > and as he ran for his horse, missed the whirling propeller by inches. > > A second contestant damaged the wing, when he stepped through the fabric. > > LEONARD DIES > > The third contestant, Ralph Leonard was poised on the wing as his place > landed. As he leaped in route to his pony, he slipped and fell headfirst > into the whirling blade of the propeller. He was almost decapitated and > was > killed instantly. It is thought that his foot tripped over a strut wire > on > the wing. > > The fatality dampened the ardor of the Rodeo crowds and all airplane > features on the program were immediately canceled. > > Young Leonard was the eldest son of Mrs. Nona Ivory of this city. Besides > his mother, he is survived by two younger brothers. During the past two > years, he has achieved fame as a rodeo rider. (1:2) > > FAMILY REUNION HELD > > Last Sunday a family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse > W. > Stiner, of this place, in honor of Mrs. Jessie H. Stiner and Miss Ina > Stiner, of Porterville, Cal., who were visiting in the valley. A dinner > was > served and those present besides the mother and sister, were Dr. and Mrs. > J. > O. Stiner and son, of Orland, Cal., and Arthur W. and Jesse W. Stiner and > families, of this place. They again assembled on Monday at the home of > Mr. > and Mrs. Arthur W. Stiner and enjoyed a dinner prepared for the occasion. > It > has been about fourteen years since the family held their last reunion > and > it was a very happy occasion to be united again. > > Mrs. Willie Stephens, of Fort Bidwell was operated on for appendicitis > last > Monday at the Alturas Hospital. > > Mr. and Mrs. George Penland, who have been residing at Bieber for > sometime, > where they had charge of the Creamery returned to Cedarville and will > again > make their home here. > > AUGUST 26, 1931 > > ELEANOR BENNER RECOVERING > > Eleanor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Benner, who was badly injured last > week, is reported improving, we are glad to state. > > POPULAR CEDARVILLE COUPLE WED AT RENO > > Sunday morning, August 16, 1931, at the parsonage of the First Methodist > Church in Reno, Nevada, B. B. Robinson and Mrs. Phebe M. Mickle were > united > in marriage, Rev. Werner officiating. They are both prominent in business > and social circles of this place. Mrs. Robinson has been the cashier in > the > Surprise Valley Bank for a number of years and Mr. Robinson is one of the > leading attorneys of the county and has extensive business interests in > this > valley. > > A host of friends extend congratulations to the newly weds and wish them > unbounded happiness and prosperity. > > BADLY INJURED > > Price Boyd, brother-in-law of Ed and Jim Connelly, of Lovelock, Nev., who > has been working at the Cummin’s ranch for the past month, was badly > injured > while setting nets early Sunday morning; the net caught in the slide and > hurled Mr. Boyd in the air and he came down with such force that the fall > fractured his hip. > > SCHOOL DAYS OF PIONEERS RECALLED > > REMINISCENCES OF TEACHER MAKES EDUCATIONAL HISTORY > > One of California’s real pioneer school teachers – Mrs. Jessie Wing > Stiner, > of Porterville – interestingly relates some of her experiences as a > school > mistress of the early 70’s in Superior California in a reminiscence > received > from her by William John Cooper state superintendent of public > instruction. > > Cooper believes that Mrs. Stiner, whose "school teaching name" was Bessie > Helen Wing, has a record of teaching which dates back further than any > other > in California. She began her life work back in Kennebec County, Maine, in > 1865 and came to California to La Porte in 1870. > > In November 1883, I began teaching in the Owl Creek District and remained > there seven years. Owl Creek is in Modoc County. I found there a need for > equipment and facilities. The people responded and attended socials and > then > from their pockets raised the amount. I was able to get suitable maps, > new > furniture, blackboards and books and an organ. > > The Hudspeth children attended my school, driving five miles. Ben > Hudspeth > later taught and was post-master at Chico. Ernest Hudspeth is a principal > of > the Washington Grammar School at Oakland. > > Then in Eagleville, an adjoining district, I taught part of a term in the > primary department to finish a term. This was in 1896 and then I retired > from teaching. > > Russell Taylor, who was recently operated on for appendicitis at the > Alturas > Hospital by Dr. Kennedy, was able to return to his home in Eagleville > last > Friday. > > Charles R. Suggett and son, Elma are in Surprise Valley this week > visiting > with relatives. Mr. Suggett is an uncle of Mrs. Charles E. Cummins, of > this > place. He was formerly a resident of Eagleville but is now located at > College City. > > Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Golden, of San Diego, are here this week visiting with > their daughter, Mrs. A. E. Noren, of this place. > > Mrs. Allen Bacon and family moved to Alturas last Saturday. > > The U. S. Forest Service whishes to thank all who helped and co-operation > shown during the recent forest fire in the southern part of the valley; > also > the women of Surprise valley who cooked the meals for the fire crews and > helped in every way possible. > > A. E. Noren, Forest Ranger > > Born - Friday, August the 14th to Mr. and Mrs. Clendon Franklin, a > seven-pound baby boy. > > Ben Harriman, formerly of this place, but for the past few years of > Arcata > arrived here last Wednesday, where he will spend a short time visiting. > > Mrs. John Spencer, of Fort Bidwell, was operated on at the Fort Bidwell > Hospital last Saturday afternoon for appendicitis. She is reported doing > well. > > Mrs. Thelma Wilbur and son, Jimmie underwent tonsil operations last > Saturday > at the Alturas hospital. The operating surgeons were Drs. Kennedy and > McKenney. > > > Boyd Herrin, of Vya, Nev., left last Thursday for Bieber, where he will > visit for a short time with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George > Penland, > of that place. > > > > ~~~~~~ > Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds > Modoc County, California > "The Last Frontier" > www.rh2o.com/modoc<http://www.rh2o.com/modoc> > --- > Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. > Avast! 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