Thursday, May 8, 2025

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 28, 1946

Lumber Company Rebuilding Mill August 28, 1946 Construction started this week by the Paul Bunyan Lumber Co of a new sawmill on the site of its former one which was destroyed by fire the end of last May. R. L. Kemp, manager, said foundations were poured...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 27, 1944

Lassen Rodeo Plans Progress August 27, 1944 Approximately 40 posse members worked at the fair grounds Sunday in preparation for the forthcoming rodeo-racing and horse show. They report the grounds will be in excellent condition for the two day show. The rodeo opens Saturday night September...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 24, 1945

Susanville People to Go Western August 24, 1945 The sheriff’s posse, sponsoring the rodeo and horse show in Susanville Sept 1, 2 and 3, is asking all townspeople to wear western outfits for the week of Aug 27. Full outfits, or just colorful shirts, jeans and...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 23, 1945

New Alleyways Occupy Council August 23, 1945 Acquisition of new alleyways and much miscellaneous business occupied the Susanville city council Monday night. An alleyway 30 by 150 feet, lying east of the Veterans’ Memorial Hall, was bought to connect Main St., with North alley. Negotiations are underway...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 22, 1927

Airplane Drops at Susanville Three Hurt August 22, 1927 Dropping in a tail spin for about 1500 feet an airplane piloted by F.C. Schott with Tony Malfa and Onto Ottino, two high school students as passengers, crashed to the earth here yesterday afternoon in the presence...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 21, 1945

Noise Features V-J Celebration August 21, 1945 Noises and more noises was the first and chief means of celebrating the end of four years tension and war on Tuesday in Susanville. Whistles, sirens, horns and just plain yells all blasted loose when the first flash came...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 17, 1857

From Kirk's Wagon Road Expedition August 17, 1857 The northern part of Honey Lake Valley is a fine piece of country, and is fast being settled; there is already quite a number of families here. The Valley runs north 45 degrees west, and on the western...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 16, 1857

Honey Lake Matters August 16, 1857 The fact that a collision has taken place between the Settlers in Honey Lake Valley and the Washo Indians, is fully established. A committee from the Settlers appeared a day or two since, with a petition quite numerously signed, asking...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 15, 1907

Judge Accused of Drunkenness Fines Town Marshal $500 and Sends Him to Jail August 15th, 1907 The Town Marshal in custody of the Sheriff for contempt of court, and the County Judge under arrest for assault and battery, on a charge preferred by a prominent citizen,...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 14, 1910

Western Pacific Agent Gives Assurance to Merchants in Lassen August 14, 1910 J.K. Junkins, traveling freight agent for the Western Pacific Railway company, has been in Susanville for several days past interviewing the business men here. The bulk of the freight for this place will undoubtedly...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – August 13, 1856

Honey Lake Valley News August 13, 1856 Mr. Isaac Roop, formerly of this place, who has just returned from Honey Lake Valley, furnishes us with the following interesting items: There are now about forty-five settlers in the Valley, and they are rapidly building houses and improving their...
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