Remember When

120 years ago

The man who robbed the stage just below Milford a short time ago was traced to Sacramento and captured by Sheriff Cady.

70 years ago   

The Susanville Airport was apportioned $370,802 by the Civil Aeronautics Board for the enlargement of its facility. Of the 183 airports in the state selected for improvement as part of the national defense program, Susanville ranked seventh behind San Francisco, Oakland, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Bakersfield.

45 years ago   

With the beginning of the current school year, the new library at McKinley School has become a full-scale operation. The task of preparing the initial 1,200 books was completed during the summer so the library could function the first day of school.  

In addition to the books owned by the school district, another 1,050 have been borrowed under contract from the Lassen County School Library.

120 years ago  

Professor D. Cooper of Ogden, Utah, has been offered an inducement to come and give an exhibition of his aerial ascending ability during fair week. If he accepts the offer of our fair directors, Susanville residents can expect a grand treat.