SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE – MODOC COUNTY, CAL SEPTEMBER 7, 1932 GARAGE MAN BADLY BURNED Neal Pimlot, garage man of Likely, was rushed to the Alturas hospital Wednesday following an explosion of gas fumes in an eight-foot pit in which he was working. Pimlot was unable to climb out of the pit and extinguish his burning clothing before he was seriously injured, although he received painful burns on his face, hands and arms. He was brought to town, a distance of eighteen miles, by his brother, who is associated with him in the garage business, in seventeen minutes. – Plaindealer Born in Cedarville, Cal., September 2, 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. Milo Kennedy, a daughter. (Still-Born) Deepest sympathy is extended to the young parents in the loss of their first born babe. (8:1) SEPTEMBER 14, 1932 SHORTY HALL IN FATAL CRACK-UP A. N. (Shorty) Hall, plane pilot and owner of Oroville and well-known in Modoc County was killed in a crash at Portola, one day last week. Three passengers, Helen and Virginia James, sisters, aged respectively 16 and 17 years, high school girls of Portola and Maurice Murray, also of Portola, were all killed. Hall was well-known in Modoc have visited here several times in his place and taking up passengers. We received a letter from him just prior to his accident in regard to his bringing his plane here for the Fair and making flights and furnishing entertainment in the way of stunts, etc. he leaves his wife, daughter and a grandchild. (1:6) CHILD BADLY SCALDED Evelyn, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Starr was badly scalded yesterday, when she backed into a bucket of hot water, which had been placed on the floor. Her back was badly blistered. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Wentzell, of Oroville are here for a few days visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Jennie Baker, of this place, left for Reno recently to undergo medical treatment. The VALLEY OF SURPRISE You may talk of all the scenery, Wherever you may roam. To me there’s nothing lovelier, Than the hills of my old home. Where the sun comes in the morning, Thru a sky so deep and blue, Touching their distant rugged tops, With a wonderful, rosy hue. The trees wave a morning greeting The leaves whisper so low, And the breeze murmurs softly As it passes to and fro. The birds awake and twitter And from their nests arise, To fly away on speeding wing To the hills of old Surprise. And mornings in the Winter, When Jack Frost rules the land; And every tree is a sparkling shape Touched by a fairy’s wand, The hills in majesty rising, Beautiful white with snow, Then shadows, blue and amethyst, In the sun’s clear shining glow. Whoever named our valley, Pioneer of long ago, As he came to the top of the winding trail, And glimpsed it sown below, In all its peace and beauty, A rest for the weary eyes, Named it, from a grateful heart, The Valley of Surprise. And all it’s sons and daughters, Wherever we may be, Cherish it’s happy memories, In love and loyalty. And to the Maker of it all, Our heartfelt thanks arise, For this dear land, that’s Home Sweet Home, ‘Mid the Hills of old Surprise. L.V.T. Lake City, September 10th, 1932 Roy Stanley is nursing a pretty sore finger this week; some way he missed the kindling with the ax and cut his forefinger. BIDWELL NEWS ITEMS Mrs. Mae Fulcher and Oscar Daniels have disposed of their property to some Basque boys from Cedarville. The new proprietors took charge Saturday. The watermelon patch of Max Fulcher was raided a few nights ago and some damage done. Just remember you are violating the law when you destroy the property of another. Some sneak thief is in our midst, as a quantity of gasoline has been stolen. A good cure is bird shot. EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grove are preparing to move to Alturas the last of the week where they have rented the Hotel Niles. Mr. and Mrs. George Eschstruth are in Gerlach visiting Olga’s sister, Mrs. John Thrasher and brother Russell Taylor and wife. Mrs. Ella Neasham spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Nolan and family. Mrs. Nettie B. Harris has arrived from Medford to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Grove. Mr. William Cockrell, who has been suffering with his leg that was broken a year ago, has again undergone a slight operation and is slowly improving. Born at Lake City, Cal., September 5, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Madison, a boy. Born in Cedarville, Cal., September 11, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Starr, of this place, a fine nine-pound girl. Mother and babe are reported doing well. SEPTEMBER 21ST, 1932 STANLEY DECIOUS AND DORIS GIBBONS MARRIED IN Reno Miss Doris Gibbons and D. Stanley Decious, were married Sunday, September 18, 1932, by the Rev. Brewster Adams, at the Baptist Parsonage in Reno. Their attendants were Jim Wardell, of Alturas and Miss Kay Hudspeth, of the bay region. Mrs. Decious is the only daughter of Attorney and Mrs. Oscar Gibbons. She is a graduate of the local high school and for the past year has been studying law in Oakland. Mr. Decious is a successful young business man having come here from Fort Bidwell several years ago following his graduation from the University of California, to enter the firm of J. T. Negley & Company, as a partner. The young couple will make their home in Alturas and are now house hunting between bombardments of congratulations and entertaining by their many friends. – Plaindealer Mrs. Mae Fulcher is receiving the congratulations of her many friends, she having brought down a beautiful four-point buck. Mrs. Fulcher, who is an expert shot, killed the deer at a distance of two hundred yards. Mrs. Ethel Linville, of San Francisco is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Powers, of Eagleville this week. Mr. and Mrs. Al Beyerles and daughter, of San Jose, arrived here last week, where they will spend a short time visiting Mrs. Beyerles’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Bush. Mrs. Emma Gooch, of Los Angeles, sister-in-law of the late O. S. Gooch, is here this week visiting with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gooch and Mrs. Gladys Vernon, of this place and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sevier, of Long Valley and other relatives and old time friends. Mrs. Gooch was formerly a prominent educator of Modoc County and has many friends here who are glad to see her again. Mr. and Mrs. A. Sharp, of Santa Rosa, arrived here last weekend and will spend a two-weeks’ vacation visiting with Mrs. Sharps’ mother, Mrs. Kate Gooch, of this place. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Sheldon, who are also spending their vacation visiting in the Valley. SEPTEMBER 28, 1932 Mrs. Mary Hanson FETED ON BIRTHDAY A lovely surprise party was given Mrs. Mary Hanson, celebrating her eighty-second birthday Sunday afternoon, September 11th. Mrs. Hanson was presented with a lovely wrist watch by her children and the guests gave her a handkerchief shower. The ladies brought cakes and ice cream for refreshments. Those present were Messrs. and Mesdames James Patterson, F. L. Roberts, Clint Jones, Morris Rosendahl, E. M. Connelly, Warren Robinson, Albert Olsen; Mrs. Hazel Roberts, Mrs. Mary Hanson, Messrs. Chris Hanson, Louis Hanson and Charley Musselman. Mrs. Rena Arthur, of Lakeview, has been visiting here the past two weeks, the guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Sweet. Mrs. Arthur is a former resident of this place and has many friends here who were glad to meet her again. BIRTH AND DEATH Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hutchinson at Robertson’s Hospital in Modesto, on September 17th, 1932, a son. The little one lived only a few hours and was buried the following day at Oakdale. Their many friends here extend deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson in their sad misfortune. (1:4) ~~~~~~ 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.