80 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 22, 1937

J.H. Girdner in Auto Smash Up With Oil Truck

J.H. Girdner, local real estate and insurance man, was painfully injured although not seriously, when a Union Oil company delivery truck, driven by E. Elam, crashed into his automobile at the intersection of the highway and Ferry street yesterday afternoon.

Girdner was driving a five passenger Buick which was struck broadside and knocked over on its side, pinning Girdner beneath the steering wheel. He was extracted and taken into Dr. Flora’s office where it was found he was not seriously injured. He was badly bruised and his arms were cut up slightly.

Elam was returning to Red Bluff from Redding and Girdner had crossed the railroad tracks and had gotten almost across the highway when the collision occurred. Neither driver saw the other in time to avert the accident.

Ono Items

Mrs. Lillian McCampbell and children of Sacramento spent the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Eleanor Nelson.

Mrs. McCampbell was accompanied home by her brother, T.R. Nelson, who has been employed at Feather Falls for several months.

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller motored up for Sacramento Christmas day. After spending a few days visiting relatives they journeyed on to Draine, Oregon, where they will visit the latter’s father. They were accompanied this far by Mrs. J.J. Miller, who was returning home after having spent several weeks in Sacramento, recovering from a throat operation.

Local Cottonwood Happenings

Earl Keeler of Dunsmuir spent the week end in town.

Mrs. John Ogburn and Fred Goodloe of Redding visited relatives in town Friday.

Mrs. John Henriques entertained the bridge club at the last meeting. High scores were made by Mr. Williams and Mrs. Ernest Brown.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Glover and daughter, Mrs. Cora Riley, spent a vacation at Oakland with Miss Annie Glover. They returned home Tuesday.

The Cottonwood Farm Bureau held a watch party on New Year’s Eve. Visitors form Anderson, Latona and Olinda were present. At midnight a supper was served.

Gas Point Items

Mr. Bannister of Anderson has moved his family to Smith Center, where they will reside while he is employed on the new dredger. Three of the children will attend the Gas Point school.

An ambulance from Red Bluff came up Monday and conveyed J. Gilligan to the Sister’s Hospital at that place. Mr. Gilligan who is well along in years was quite ill Sunday and his nieces, after having Dr. Zimmerman of Red Bluff attend him, decided that it was best to have him near a doctor.

The Hard Time dance at Uncle Billy Parrsh’s, New Year’s Eve, was pronounced a very enjoyable party by all who attended.

40 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 5, 1967

Volonte Park Approved

Plans for a $17,000 improvement at Volonte Park were approved by the Anderson City Council Tuesday night.

Approval of the project was recommended by the Anderson Recreational Advisory Council.

Earlier in the day, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, the recreational council had reviewed the proposal presented by Public Works Superintendent John Sharrah and given it their approval.

The area concerned runs along Bruce Street from the aqueduct to Emily Drive and lies between Bruce Street and the Little League Ball Park.

The city has $8,000 for this development in its current budget. The remaining funds would have to be budgeted in the future and work planned could only be partially completed this spring with the remainder having to wait until the new fiscal year begins July 1.

VFW States Its Viewpoint In Seeking Beer License

Members of the Cottonwood Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars indicated to the Valley News this week that they planned to withdraw their application for an On-Sale Beer Permit. At the same time they invited protestors to appear at their meeting Friday night.

They explained their view point in a letter to the editor.

Announcement of the application for a beer license caused concern throughout the community last week and drew protests from the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce, the Garden Club and several youth groups.

Basis of the protests was the fact that the branch of the Shasta County Library is housed at the VFW Community Hall, and the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Campfire Girls and 4-H Clubs meet there.

New Arrivals

At Shasta General, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. William Verges of Anderson, Dec. 28, weighing 8 lbs. 14 1⁄2 ounces.

At Memorial Hospital, a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Davis of Anderson, Dec. 30th, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morey of Anderson, Dec. 30th, weighing 8 lbs. 6 1⁄2 ounces. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Darral Harral of Cottonwood Dec. 31st, weighing 7 lbs. 6 1⁄4 ounces.

At Mercy Hospital, a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright Van Nes of Cottonwood, Dec. 29th, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry McConds of Anderson, Dec. 31st, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. James Welday of Cottonwood, Jan. 1st, weighing 9 lbs. 12 oz. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson of Anderson, Jan. 2nd, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Atkission of Cottonwood, Jan. 3rd, weighing 9 lbs. 2 oz.

10 years ago Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997

Dam increase floods Anderson area homes

Anderson suffered its first flooding last Friday night and Saturday morning when flows into the Sacramento River from Keswick Dam peaked at 79,000 cubic feet per second.

One house on Story Lane and a couple of houses on Shasta Drive experienced flooding, said a spokesperson with Anderson Fire Department.

And there had been some flooding on Emily Drive.

Anderson Police Department reported flooding in Casey Grove and the water was approaching the main road through the park.

But the majority of Anderson and the surrounding communities did not suffer major damage due to flooding and high winds in last week’s storms.

Anderson Public Works Director Michael Knight estimated that 500 sand bags had been given out at the corporation yard on Barney Street.

“Anderson has been holding up pretty good,” Knight said. “We’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed,” he added.

Fire damages motel

Four units of the Alamo Motel in Cottonwood were evacuated and three were destroyed in an early morning blaze last Tuesday.

Mike Grissom and Tracy Vandevoorde and their 22-month-old baby had to pack up their belongings later in the morning after transferring to another Cottonwood motel.

Five engines, one rescue vehicle and an air supply were called to the blaze that did in excess of $20,000 in damages to the structure and loss of income, Cottonwood Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Officer Randy Armstrong said.

The fire broke out somewhere around 3:52 a.m. and was extinguished by 4:28, he said.

“We’re looking at a possible electrical short in the attic,” Armstrong said, adding that it is still under investigation.