A Day to Remember Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

Today, as we gather amidst barbecues and parades, let us pause and reflect.

With gratitude and humility, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of liberty. Their legacy inspires us to strive for peace, and their memory will forever be cherished.

On this Memorial Day, the Couso family and SusanvilleStuff express our sincere gratitude to these brave heroes. With united hearts, we say, “thank you for your unwavering dedication. Your sacrifice will always be remembered, and your courage will forever serve as a beacon of inspiration for generations to come.”

Memorial Day ceremonies here in Susanville will be held at the following times and locations: At 8:00 the American Legion Post Thomas Tucker post 204 of the American Legion will raise the flag at the cemetery in uptown, at 9:00 the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 2381 will raise the flag at the Chestnut cemetery and ceremonies at Diamond Crest cemetery in Johnstonville take place at 11:00.

Memorial Day services at Diamond Crest cemetery

Looking towards town from Leavitt Lake in 1941 -Lassen Historical Society-

‘Work or Jail’ is Edict for Vagrants in Susanville

Shortage of Farm Labor in Lassen County Brings Order from City and County Officers

May 29, 1942

It’s either work or go to jail for vagrants in Susanville and vicinity, according to a program worked out Wednesday afternoon by city and county officials in conjunction with law enforcement agencies.

The action of the group was prompted by reports of refusals to accept employment on the part of numerous transients now frequenting Susanville’s streets.

Employment officials reported recent examples of farmers of the valley offering employment to men on the streets, only to be refused. These same men, according to employment spokesmen, later were found to be ‘mooching’ from passersby.

To combat the situation, which finds idle men refusing employment while farmers are seeking help to harvest their crops, law enforcement representatives are being urged to arrest such individuals and haul them into court.

In court, the men will be given the alternative of going to jail or work and court officials have indicated that sentences will not be light in such cases.