Remember When

90 years ago

     Louis Burgurd, of Spalding, finally recovered from a series of injuries that put him out of commission for nearly a year. Burgurd fell off his barn roof and broke his left arm and several ribs. He was then diagnosed with pneumonia and the doctor ordered him not to leave his house until he was well. Ignoring the doctor’s advice, Burgurd attempt to purchase food at a nearby market and was kicked by his mule, which snapped his leg in four places.

90 years ago

Leland Hunsinger wrote home from Camp Lewis, explaining the path every young man should take for his future. His letter was published in the local newspaper.

Pride, responsibility and excitement, he wrote, were some of the traits basic training had instilled in him.

90 years ago

County residents struggled to remove the nearly 10 feet of snow that fell over a three-week period in January. The lack of manpower is hampering the distribution of food, medical supplies and warm clothing to senior citizens. Although the newspaper could not confirm any deaths, reporters announced there were rumors more than 10 people had starved to death in the northern part of the county.

90 years ago

For the first time, women had the opportunity to serve on a trial jury. Throughout the country, critics were discouraged with the experiment and said most women do not have the knowledge, thus lack the credibility needed to make an informed decision.

Only a few Lassen County women had the chance to serve on a jury.