Remember When

120 years ago
The Seward House had more than 200 people for dinner for each day during the fair.

70 years ago
A Pittville man drew a serial number one in the shuffle of selective service training cards filed with the country draft board. From the 2,277 registrants officially recorded in the county, a Susanville man drew the second serial number.

120 years ago   

Most of the candidates on the ballot were out rustling up votes. If they do not gain many votes, at least they will become better acquainted with county residents.

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.