WebXtra for January 24th, 2023

Volume XV Issue 127 | Tuesday, January 24th, 2023

Uptown Susanville in 1959 – photo courtesy Karla McKahan

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett

Last week’s column on Uptown Susanville brought in so many responses! It was so fun reading what others remembered that I wanted to share some of their stories with you.

Stacy Russell was just a kindergartner when her parents Jan and Clive Bollinger moved to Westwood in 1968, but she remembers her mom frequenting the Jazzy Lass on Alexander Avenue.

The Jazzy Lass was a staple for fancy and fashionable women’s clothing. I vaguely remember being there with my mom and grandma. Surrounded on all sides by racks of dresses and pantsuits, I was overwhelmed with glamour.

I later found out that the owner, Adelaide Martin, was the grandmother of my friend Julie (Marinoni) Morgan. Julie used to pull some great pieces out of old stock for Halloween costumes.

Jan was a blonde beauty and modeled for them in newspaper advertisements and various fashion shows. Stacy sent me a copy of this ad where for the price of $2.50 one could have lunch and a show at the Mt Lassen Hotel. “Fingers” Arnold provided entertainment on the organ. Does anyone remember who he (or she) is?

I know there were other businesses in this once bustling area of town. What do you remember?

Theresa Nagel also sent me some memories. She said that J.C, Penney’s at the top of Main St. provided most things, but she went to Lewis Style Center for really nice clothing. Theresa said Griffin’s Variety Store was a great five and dime and Spaulding Drug and Millar Hardware were also favorites.

My brother and I used to peruse Millar Hardware just for the air conditioning in the summer! It was always so cool and welcoming there. I loved looking at the fancy dishes and glassware in the front of the store and dreamed of the day I could have my wedding registry there.

Theresa remembered there were many locations to eat and have toddies, at least five in the first two blocks! Which brings to my next question: What was your favorite Susanville restaurant of the past? I would love to include those places in a future column.

Where did you go on special occasions? Where was your favorite lunch spot? If you could bring back any specific meal or menu item, what would it be? Who were the servers? The cook? Email me with the details! shelleybennett24@gmail.com

Lewis Style Center in the Hotel Mt. Lassen – late 1940’s

from the Eastman Studio Collection at UC Davis

Remember when news was ‘newsy’? When you read about weddings, family events and engagement announcements in the newspaper? If you have something that might be newsworthy, please submit it to shelleybennett24@gmail.com and I’ll do my best to include it here in “The Good Stuff.”

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Susanville’s Future Farmers Do Well at Annual Tulelake Field Day

Forty-one students from Susanville’s Future Farmers of America team competed Saturday at the annual Tulelake Field Day, bringing home a host of team and individual awards.

In Creed Speaking fourth-high individual went to Aurea Webb and fifth-high individual went to Julia Bruce.

Lily Ammon took first-high individual in Impromptu Public Speaking with Wyatt Rice coming in seventh-high individual.

In Extemporaneous Public Speaking Ethan German placed third-high individual.

Both Novice and Advanced Parli Pro teams placed first-high.

Veg Crop was third and second-high team with Aaralyn Penaloza placing seventh-high individual, Claire Robinson placing sixth-high individual and Rory VanDeventer placing fourth-high individual.

Vet Science was first and third-high team with Lupita Rivera placing seventh, Molly Dickson placing fourth, Yunuen Figueroa placing third, Lily Ammon placing 2nd and Isabell Moore placing first-high individual.

Best Informed Greenhand placed third-high team.

Ag mech placed second-high team with Danny Davidson placing eighth, Trinity Schuck placing seventh and Kyle Somerville placing fifth-high individual.

Agenda: January 24th, 2023 Lassen County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

There will be a Lassen County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 24th, 2022, at 8:30a.m. at the Board Chambers, 707 Nevada Street, Susanville.

Click here to download a printable agenda for the meeting.

4H Ambassador Team Presents Sweetheart Bingo Fundraiser for Blue Star Moms

Come join Lassen County 4-H Ambassadors Lily Ammon and Maddi Johnson February 7th, for their second Family Fun Night and Sweetheart Bingo, where you get to have a lot of fun and contribute to a great cause at the same time.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Susanville Blue Star Moms to help fund care packages for our active-duty service men and women.

The cost per bingo bundle is $5 and each bundle includes five game cards. There are two hundred bundles available, and players are limited to only four bundles.

The event will start at 6:00p.m. in Jensen Hall at the Lassen County Fairgrounds.

The Honorable Gladys Spencer Burroughs ~ From the Couso Family Collection

Widow to be Lassen Judge

January 24, 1936

Mrs. Burroughs Will Occupy Bench At Susanville

Governor Frank Merriam announced the appointment today of Mrs. Gladys S. Burroughs, Susanville, to the superior court bench of Lassen County, to succeed her husband, Judge Harry D. Burroughs, who died January 5th.

Appointment of Mrs. Burroughs was requested by each member of the Lassen County Bar Association, and other candidates withdrew in her favor, Merriam said she will serve until a successor is elected at the November election.

Mrs. Burroughs studied law with her husband and both were admitted to the bar in 1898. She practiced with her husband for 10 years, until he was elevated to the bench 27 years ago, then she served as his secretary.

If you are a fan of our daily history stories you should join the Lassen Historical Society! It's a fun way to be a part of our county's rich history. When you sign up you'll receive regular Historical Society newsletters with interesting stories and information. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in area history.

Through your membership you help preserve local history. You can download a membership application by clicking here.

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