Patterson Cemetery District Obits listing Submitted by Gale Stroud and Burta Herger 26 Aug 2007 This file is part of the California Tombstone Project http://www.usgwtombstones.org/california/californ.html These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Abrahamson David 320415 p3 D. Abrahamson Passes Away; David Abrahamson, employed at the local Standard Oil Pipe Line station and other stations of the company for many years, passed away at a Stockton hospital Monday. The deceased was a native of Norway, aged 5O years, and is survived by a sister in San Francisco and a brother in Norway. Funeral services will be held from the Davis & Evans chapel at 2 o'c1ock this afternoon, with Rev. J. H. Thorpe officiating, followed by interment In Del Puerto cemetery. Agadoni Albert 320729 p1 Albert Agadoni is Drowned in Fall From Sea Cliff; Albert Agadoni, until a few weeks ago a Patterson resident, was drowned Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a cliff into the ocean about a mile and a half from Davenport, north of Santa Cruz. Agadoni had left Sunnyvale, where he has a service station, that morning for a day's sea-fishing, accompanied by his brother in-law, James Fasola, and William Brill of Sunnyvale. They had established themselves on the cliff and were busy fishing when Jim went some way off for a better position. Looking across the rocks, he suddenly noticed that Albert had vanished, the only trace left being his hat floating on the waves. Waves were dashing high at that point and Fasola's theory was that Agadoni had seen a wave sweep up from behind on the point where he sat and had involuntarily dodged and lost his footing. Searching parties were organized as soon as possible to hunt for the body, a party of Sunnyvale American Legion members going over to aid Frank Totman of Santa Cruz, brother-in-law of the deceased, sighted the remains once and attempted to catch them in a net he had in the boat but was unsuccessful and the body disappeared again. Agadoni's handkerchief, pipe and pocket book were recovered from the water, however. The dangerous cliffs, rough water and beds of seaweed along the coast at that point made the search difficult and dangerous. Charles Gustafson, father of Mrs. Agadoni, has made a couple of trips over to render aid, and brought the three children back, but Mrs. Agadoni is staying at the coast till the hunt is successful. The deceased was 39 years of age, a native of Switzerland, and had been in this country about twenty years, much of the time in this vicinity. He was a leading worker in the activities of the Stanislaus County Swiss club, being secretary for a number of years, and was also active in the work on the Patterson Legion Post. Beside the wife and children, he is survived by his parents, living in Switzerland, and eleven brothers and sisters, most of whom reside in the East. Mrs. Fasola and Mrs. Totman, James Agadoni of Sunnyvale and Charles Agadoni of San Francisco are the brothers and sisters residing in this state. Anderson Roy Mrs 321202 p1 Wife of Former Local Boy Dies; Mrs. Roy Anderson, niece of E.L. Fink, passed away at St. Louis last week according to word received by the Finks. She was well known in Patterson, having made several extended visits here. Following her marriage to Anderson here, they went East to make their home at Manchester, Missouri, although they returned for a summer stay here this year. Avila Rosa S 320205 p2 Mrs. Rosa Avila Buried at Newman; Funeral services were held Monday at the Newman Catholic church for Mrs. Rosa Santa Avila, a widow, aged 55, who died Thursday last at the home of Dan Avila near Crows Landing. Father Martins of the Catholic church of Crows Landing officiated, and the interment was at the Catholic cemetery. The deceased came here from the Azores, and has no known relatives in this country. Azevedo George A 320610 p2 Death Of George A. Azevedo Sunday; Complications following an operation for appendicitis resulted in the untimely death of George A. Azevedo, well-known Colony rancher, at a Modesto hospital Sunday morning. Following the operation, pneumonia developed. which proved fatal. The deceased was a native of the Azores Islands, aged 38 and leaves his widow. Mrs. Mary C. Azevedo, and one son, George A. Jr; two brothers, Manuel A. and John A. reside here also, while Joe A. lives near Tracy. A brother and sister survive in the Azores and a sister lives in Massachusetts. He has made his home here for the past ten years, residing on Eucalyptus avenue. He was a member of Patterson Lodge No. 130, U. P. E. C. Funeral services were held from Sacred Heart Church Wednesday morning with Rev. J. A. Martine officiating, followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Davis and Evans were in charge of arrangements. Azevedo Joe V 320805 p1 Second Try at Suicide Successful; Joe V. Azevedo Hangs self in Garage At Colony Ranch; Successful in his second. attempt to end his life, Joe V. Azevedo committed suicide at his ranch home on Elm avenue in Paterson Colony early Tuesday morning. The body was discovered by Mrs. Azevedo about 7:30 and he had probably been dead an hour or more then, having left the house at 5 to start milking. Just two years ago, Azevedo made a desperate attempt to end his life when he drank a quantity of acid. Although severely burned he recovered then. Despondency due to illness was attributed as the cause for his actions. Azevedo had used a block and tackle, hanging in the garage, for his rash act, climbing on a can and then kicking it away. His feet were just touching the floor when he was found. Had. Large Family; Beside the widow, eight children survive the deceased, as well as four by a former marriage. Three brothers all reside in this vicinity John V. Azevedo of. Gustine, Antone V. Azevedo of Gustine, and Manuel V. Azevedo of Newman. The deceased was a native of the Azores, aged 55 years, and had been a resident of Patterson colony for 15 years past. Funeral services were held from the Davis & Evans Chapel Thursday morning with Rev: J. A. Martins officiating, followed by Interment to St. Mary's Cemetery, Patterson. Baker Laura 320318 p1 Mrs. Laura Baker Passes Wednesday; Mrs. Laura Baker, wife of W. W. Baker, passed away at a Modesto hospital Wednesday. She was a native of California, aged 52 years, and beside the husband, is survived by three children; Mrs. E. J. Bennett, and Norene and Warren Baker. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 p. m. at the Davis & Evans Chapel with Rev. T. J. Preston officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Barber Florence 320506 p3 Funeral of Mrs. Florence Barber Monday At Reno; Funeral services were held Monday at Reno for Mrs. Florence Barber, who passed away last week at Monrovia. The deceased, the former Florence Benson, was 39 years of age, and is survived by her father, C. A. Benson; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Sorensen of Patterson and Mrs. Andrew Munz of San Francisco; and three brothers, Harvey of Modesto, William of Tracy and Raymond of San Francisco, all of whom attended the funeral services. Mrs. Barber's death follow that of her husband three months ago, leaving two children, Neil, age 9, and Beverly, age 3, who by the terms of her will are to be adopted by close friends at Reno, a member of the university faculty and his wife. The deceased taught school here two years prior to her marriage, later going to Montana to teach. Barber Neal 320115 p1 Death of Neal Barber at Reno; Neal Barber, whose wife is the former Florence Benson, daughter of C. A. Benson of Patterson, passed away at Reno Wednesday following an extended illness. Beside the wife, a son and daughter survive. Funeral services will be held here today. Benson plans to attend, as does William Benson of Tracy. Bell William D 320902 p5 Crows Landing Sept.1 W. D. Bell Passes Away at Crows Landing; Once more a pioneer resident of the West side has passed on - William Dowell Bell, who has lived here since 1885, dying suddenly at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning at the family home. Although in ill health for the last year, death was entirely unexpected and came as a severe shock, not only to the family but to his many friends as well. He was slightly ill during the night, but arose as usual at an early hour Tuesday morning. After walking around for a few moments, he sat down and shortly after he suffered a heart attack and expired within a few moments. Born in Chillicothe, MO, in 1833, his parents came to California in 1860, coming by way of the Isthmus of Panama, and made their home in Stockton. Later they returned to Georgia, where Bell engaged in the lumber business. There he went and won as his bride, Frances Crow, the marriage taking place in 1883. In 1885, the couple came to California, purchasing the ranch that was so many years their home, until a few years ago, when they moved to the new home facing the Modesto highway. All through the years he was greatly respected in the community and his neighbors sincerely mourn his sudden demise. Surviving him are his wife and five grown children, Sydney, of Newman; Charles, of Modesto; Helen, who lives here with her parents; Russell, of Crows Landing, and Morris, of Pasadena. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning in the family home with Rev. S. S. Patterson of Berkeley, for many years pastor of the local Presbyterian church, officiating. Following the services the body was cremated. Burckett Mr 320219 p1 Burckett Autopsy An autopsy was performed yesterday by Dr. E. G. Allen to determine the cause of Burckett's death and his findings reported death due to natural causes, a combination of fluid, alcoholism and exposure being responsible. Funeral arrangements are held up pending communication with a brother in Texas. Cleaveland Edward H 320805 p3 Rancher Passes Very Suddenly; Edward H. Cleaveland, Colony rancher residing on the Mazzuchi place on Fig near Elm, passed away suddenly early Thursday morning. He was, 55 years of age,'and had been a , local resident for the past five years.. A son, Edward Jr., resided with him. Another son, Vincent, lives at Richmond. Funeral services will be held from the Davis & Evans chapel Saturday afternoon at 3 with interment in Del Puerto cemetery Cowan Margaret 321028 p1 Crash Kills One; Three Injured; Crooked Highway Is Again Cause of Fatality; The deviously winding West Side highway claimed at least one more victim Monday evening, when a driver not accustomed to the road hit the sharp curve just this side of Vernalis, where the road crosses from the east to the west side of the S. P. track, at too high speed and crashed against a five-foot embankment. Miss Margaret Cowan was instantly killed, suffering a broken neck. Lt. Alexander Martin Jr., driving the car, has fractured ribs with injury of lungs, as well as a fracture of the left knee. Mrs. Shorr is suffering from concussion and possible fracture of the skull. Mrs. Irene McCarthy, lacerations of the face and skull fracture. Radio Artists in Party; The party was composed of three ladies, all connected with the NBC broadcasting circuit, Miss Cowan being San Francisco program manager, Miss McCarthy secretary to an executive of the company, and Mrs. Shorr the wife of Flori Shorr, pianist, and Lieut. Martin, a US naval engineer from the Mare Island yard. Mrs. Shorr's husband was making a concert appearance at Modesto and the party decided to surprise him by running down to the concert. Martin drove and they would have been all right except that they failed to see the left turning sign near Tracy and went straight ahead on the road that swings into the West Side highway. This led to the fatal turn at Vernalis. The injured persons were rushed to the Newman Hospital, and Miss Cowan's body taken to Patterson to the Davis & Evans parlors. Patients Doing Well; Latest reports on the progress of the three accident patients at the Newman Hospital is encouraging; all three believed out of danger. Lieut. Martin was to have been removed to the naval hospital at Vallejo yesterday afternoon, but after the arrival of the ambulance a consultation decided to delay the removal a day or two. Miss McCarthy, who is the most seriously injured, is doing as well as expected. Her case is definitely diagnosed as a skull fracture. Mrs. Shorr probably suffered no skull fracture, but a very bad concussion. Miss Ruth Cowan, Los Angeles radio executive, came up by private plane Wednesday, landing at Newman to visit the injured and arrange for the shipment of her sister's body, which was sent to Los Angeles Wednesday night. Davis WJ 321209 p2 Death of Aged Painter Sunday; W. J. Davis, local sign painter, passed away Sunday at the county hospital following a short illness. He was 82 years of age. Interment was made at Modesto. Davis had been a local resident for about six years past. He was in Alaska for many years during the gold rush days and had many interesting tales of that country. Nothing is known of any surviving relatives. Dillian Donald 320708 p1 Dive Fatal To Swimmer; Don Dillian, Former Local Ball Player, Dies at Merced; Donald Dillian, former local boy and member of the famous Patterson Panthers ball team a number, of years ago, was fatally injured Sunday afternoon when he broke his neck in a dive into shallow water at Lake Yosemite near Merced. Dillan incurred three fractured vertebra in the plunge and although he was immediately rushed to a Merced hospital, no hope was held out for his recovery and he died Tuesday afternoon after lingering two days. The mishap occurred when Dillian was playing with the son of his employer, Joseph Gaestel, Merced garage man. The boy was standing in about three feet of water when Don attempted to dive from the edge and go between his legs. The dive failed to flatten out, however, and Dillian struck the bottom head-on. The deceased was 28 years of age and is survived by his wife, the former Beryl Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Stewart of Patterson. Funeral services were held at Merced yesterday morning. Dixon Daniel 321230 p1 Death of Daniel Dixon at Merced; Daniel Dixon, Colony resident for many years, passed away Sunday at Merced at the home of his brother-in-law, D. Parros, also former Pattersonite. Dixon came here in 1912 and had resided here since until his removal to Merced a short time ago. Funeral services were held at Merced yesterday morning, following which the remains were brought here for interment in Del Puerto yesterday afternoon. Doe John 320909 p1 5 Drown In River: John Doe; Heavy Casualties for Area Below Grayson Over Holidays; Five drowned and one critically injured. That is the abnormal holiday toll taken by the San Joaquin River in the area between Grayson and the San Joaquin City Bridge. All of the victims were visitors from outside points, unable to swim and unfamiliar with the treacherous holes in the river. The first victim was Balfour White, 14-year old Berkeley boy, who stepped into a deep hole at the Shorty Davis Camp at San Joaquin City Sunday. His was the only body not recovered at this report. On Labor Day three victims met death. Miss Josephine Paratia, 18 of Salida, was drowned near the Grayson bridge, and Travis Trumbull 17 of San Francisco died a hero's death when he went to the aid of his companion. Miss Sally Johnson, 16, of Daly City, who stepped into a hole while wading near the intake of the Banta-Carbona canal. Trumbull was handicapped by an injured arm which slipped out of join at the shoulder when an attempt to use it was made, but he did not hesitate. The girl caught him in a death clutch and both went under. While dragging for Trumbull's body, searchers brought up the fifth victim - whose identity and fate are still unestablished. The remains are those of a middle-aged man, who had evidently been swimming alone when he met his death. The final mishap was that which befell Gene Anderson, 17-year old Berkeley youth, who incurred a broken neck when he dived off the bank at the Davis Camp. His condition is reported critical. Engen John A 320715 p1 John A. Engen Dies At San Francisco Wednesday; John A. Engen, pioneer Colony resident who has resided here since 1913, passed away Wednesday morning at a San Francisco hospital where he had been taken the previous day by his daughters, the Misses Esther and Ruth, to prepare for an operation. Complications caused his death before it was performed, however, just as Mrs. Engen was preparing to leave here to be with him. Engen was a native of Norway, aged 70 years, and besides his widow, he is survived by six children, four daughters and two sons. Mrs. Inga Gillingham of Vancouver, Washington; Miss Minnie Engen of San Francisco and the Misses Ruth and Esther Engen of Patterson, and Albert and Edward Engen of Montesano, Washington. The remains were shipped yesterday to Montesano where services will be held and interment made. Mrs. Engen and daughters left yesterday for the north to attend the services. England Ed 320916 p1 Sudden Passing Causes Inquiry; Ed England, aged about 50 dropped dead of heart failure at the George Leonard place east of town Monday afternoon. The remains were discovered by a neighbor boy and constable; C. W. Kirk was notified. As this was the fifth sudden death in that area within eighteen months, Kirk took no chances but summoned Coroner Sovern aud Deputy Sheriff Briggs to check up on the case, but no trace of relatives or connections could be found. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Davis & Evans chapel with interments at Del Puerto cemetery. Evans John H 320219 p1 J. H. Evans Dies After Trying To save Another; Stricken as he had ended an unsuccessful battle to save the life of another, John H. Evans passed away with but brief warning Wednesday morning shortly before noon causing a profound shock to the community in which he has been a central figure almost since its founding. A two-hour struggle to save the life of Frank Burckett, local laborer, had ended in failure when Evans was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage which defied all attempts at treatment and death claimed a second victim. The dramatic incidents of the morning had their start at about 8 o'clock when W. F. Johnson discovered the unconscious form of Burckett sprawled on the lawn of his First Avenue home. But, a spark of life remained, but a hurried call was sent for the new resuscitator recently purchased by the community and Fire Chief Ossie Ball and Evans responded and Dr. E. G. Allen was called to work over Burckett. The feeble spark of life finally ebbed, however, and the party left while Evans, in his capacity as undertaker, returned with Arnold Davis to take charge of the remains. As they were removing the stretcher ..?...car Evans suddenly gasped that he could not go on and collapsed. Convulsions followed and he lapsed into unconsciousness, and although the resuscitator was hurriedly brought back again, it proved unsuitable in this case, and nothing could be done to help him and he passed away in half an hour or so. Outstanding Leader; Probably no other one person has been as intimately connected with the history of Patterson or taken more part in its up-building than Johnny Evans. Coming here in 1912 when the struggling community was first getting on its feet. Evans has taken a leading part in every phase of community life. He has been a director of the Chamber of Commerce almost continuously since the organization was started and has served a number of terms as president at various times. He was a member of the first city council, and has been identified in some capacity or other with practically every general movement for community betterment. The same enthusiasm was displayed in fraternal work, he being a most active member in the Patterson Masonic and Eastern Star lodges, and he was also a member of the San Jose Scottish Rite Consistory and of Aahmes Temple of the Order at the Mystic Shrine of Oakland. In his business affairs Evans has likewise built up a fine reputation. Founding the local telephone service as an independent company, he has given us service which has long been a model and far ahead of similar communities elsewhere, and the same progressiveness has been displayed in his business as a funeral director, the completion of the new Evans building a few years ago being a proud occasion for both Evans and the community. He was a native of Indiana, aged 56, and is survived by his widow and two children, Miss Virginia Evans of San Francisco and John Jr. A brother, Charles, resides at Madera. Funeral Tomorrow; Funeral services will be held from the Davis and Evans chapel tomorrow , Saturday, afternoon at 2 o'clock Scottish Rite services will be in charge of a delegation from the San Jose Consistory with preliminary parts in the services taken by Rev. H. J. Thorpe and Dr. T. J. Preston. Interment in Del Puerto cemetery will follow. Business houses will close from 1:45 until 3:15 p. in. as a mark of respect and to enable businessmen to attend the services. Evans Robert 321202 p1 Nephew of Fields Passes in South; Dr. And Mrs. A. M. Field were called to Los Angeles the first of the week by the death of their nephew, Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Evans. The youth was well known here, having spent much time at the Field home. He was taken ill while returning south from a visit here several weeks ago and an operation revealed a badly ruptured appendix from whose effects he failed to rally. Fonseca Frank 320715 p7 Gustine Man Fatally Injured; Struck down by his runaway team in the hayfield, Frank Fonseca of Gustine was fatally injured Monday morning, suffering a fracture of the skull which resulted in his death Wednesday morning at the Newman hospital, where he was brought for treatment, under the attendance of Dr. A. W. Gustafson of Gustine. Fonseca was pitching hay on the wagon, at his ranch just east of Gustine, near the Carnation plant, his twelve-year-old son loading. The boy says that the horses started unexpectedly, and his father ran in front of them and tried to stop the team, but they could not be checked. He could not see whether the horses feet or the wheels struck his father. Francisco Fonseca was a native of Portugal, born near Lisbon, and was 47 years of age. He has lived twelve years in California. He is survived by his wife, Mary Fonseca, a son Victorino, and daughter Mary. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 at the Gustine Catholic church. Garner George 320729 p1 El Solyo Worker Killed in Upset Sunday Morning; George Garner, 26, employed at the El Solyo Ranch, was instantly killed early Sunday morning when the car in which he was riding overturned an the West Side highway about two miles north of the New Jerusalem schoolhouse. His companion. Norman Hasch, also employed at the ranch, escaped with slight injuries. The two had attended a dance at the New Jerusalem school and were bound north about 3 a.m when the crash occurred, according to reports. Garner failed to notice a turn in the road and the car upset, pinning the boys beneath. The deceased was a graduate of the University of California in 1931, where be won an intercollegiate boxing title in both 1930 and 1931. He had continued his pugilistic career after leaving school and had been scheduled to appear on a boxing program at Modesto last Tuesday evening. The remains were taken to Oakland for cremation. Girl 19 320819 p1 Vernalis Visitor Drowned in San Joaquin; (name illegible), 18 year old girl, was drowned near the San .Joaquin City bridge past of Vernalis Saturday when she was swept out into deep water. She was a niece of Mr. And Mrs. J. W. Sutherland of the Associated Oil pipeline station at Vernalis and was spending a vacation with them. Accompanied by Mrs. Louise Hamilton of Vernalis, they had all gone to the river for a dip when the accident occurred. According to reports the girl and Mrs. Hamilton had ventured too far out and were unable to get back to shallow water. They called for help and Sutherland was able to get Mrs. Sutherland to shore but was unable to save the girl. The Manteca Fire Department was summoned to recover the body and efforts were made to revive the girl but without success. Hove Dorothea 320401 p1 Mrs. Hove Passes Away at Olson Home; Stricken while visiting her sister, Mrs. Dorothea Hove of Minden, Nebraska, passed away at the home of Mrs. Johanna Olson Sunday morning. Her husband, Chris Hove; a daughter, Mrs. Frances Carrell of Los Angeles, and a son, Andrew, who arrived from Nebraska Thursday, were with her when she passed away. Two other daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Gustin and Mrs. Irene Atwater, reside in the East. Mrs. Hove was a native of Denmark and was 55 years of age. Funeral services were held at the Davis and Evans Chapel Wednesday afternoon with Dr. T. J. Preston officiating. The remains were shipped to Minden for interment. Johnson Sally 320909 p1 5 Drown In River: Sally Johnson; Heavy Casualties for Area Below Grayson Over Holidays; Five drowned and one critically injured. That is the abnormal holiday toll taken by the San Joaquin River in the area between Grayson and the San Joaquin City Bridge. All of the victims were visitors from outside points, unable to swim and unfamiliar with the treacherous holes in the river. The first victim was Balfour White, 14-year old Berkeley boy, who stepped into a deep hole at the Shorty Davis Camp at San Joaquin City Sunday. His was the only body not recovered at this report. On Labor Day three victims met death. Miss Josephine Paratta, 18 of Salida, was drowned near the Grayson bridge, and Travis Trumbull 17 of San Francisco died a hero's death when he went to the aid of his companion. Miss Sally Johnson, 16, of Daly City, who stepped into a hole while wading near the intake of the Banta-Carbona canal. Trumbull was handicapped by an injured arm which slipped out of join at the shoulder when an attempt to use it was made, but he did not hesitate. The girl caught him in a death clutch and both went under. While dragging for Trumbull's body, searchers brought up the fifth victim - whose identity and fate are still unestablished. The remains are those of a middle-aged man, who had evidently been swimming alone when he met his death. The final mishap was that which befell Gene Anderson, 17-year old Berkeley youth, who incurred a broken neck when he dived off the bank at the Davis Camp. His condition is reported critical. Lauterbach William 320922 p4 Former Local Boy Shoots Stepfather; Edward Cleaveland, former Patterson high school student, was the central figure in an unfortunate episode at Menlo Park last week when he shot and killed his step father, William Lauterbach, when the latter attacked his mother in a drunken rage. The step-father has been arrested several times for drunkenness and non-support, and on this occasion had been drinking with a group at the family home when Edward and his mother came home. A quarrel followed and the stepfather threw dishes at his wife and backed her up against the wall with the threat that he was going to break her jaw and throw her out when Edward rushed into his bedroom and got a .22 rifle and fired, killing Lauterbach with one shot. A verdict of "justifiable homicide" was rendered by a coroner's jury Tuesday and no prosecution of the youth is contemplated. Edward made his home here with his father at the Mazzuchl Ranch on Fig near Elm, until the Latter's death on August 4th, and attended high school two years. According to Principal F. P. Halley, the youth had an excellent record, both in his studies and general conduct and was a boy to be proud of. Martin M J 320115 p1 Spill Fatal to Martin; Shoemaker Dies of Injures Received As Car Turns Over; M. J. Martin. local shoemaker, was fatally injured Sunday evening when his ear capsized on top of him as he was driving on Sycamore avenue, near Walnut. Jack Jamison, who was accompanying him, received a broken arm and other injuries in the mishap. The crash occurred when the car, which was going southward on Sycamore at a fast clip, went off the road on wrong side, it traveled for some distance in the ditch and then capsized when an effort was made to turn back on the avenue again, landing upside down squarely in the road with Martin underneath. The injured men were rushed to the county hospital by Dr. E. G. Allen, accompanied by Deputy Constable Ossie Ball. According to Ball, both showed strong evidences of intoxication. Martin complained of pains in his chest during the trip, but was quiet as they neared Modesto and when hospital attendants went to remove him it was discovered he had passed away. Martin had been involved in several auto mishaps of varying degrees of seriousness but had always escaped with minor hurts before. Funeral Wednesday; Funeral services for the deceased were held Wednesday morning from Sacred Heart church with Rev. J. A. Martins officiating, with interment in St. Mary's cemetery. Members of the U.P.E.C. and I. D. E. S. Lodges, to both of which the deceased belonged, took part in the services. Martin was a native of the Madeira Islands; age 49 years, and is survived by his wife and seven children; Tom of New Orleans; John, Manuel, Evangeline, Louie, Beatrice and Fred, ranging in age from 28 to 6 years. Mazzucci Antonio 320401 p1 Former Local Man died at Modesto; Antonio Mazzucci, former local rancher, and brother of Arthur Mazzucci of Patterson passed away at Modesto Saturday night following an extended illness. He was 57 years of age, and is survived by his wife, residing in Italy. Funeral services were held at Modesto Monday. Moody Lottie 320708 p2 Fatal Accident Near Gustine; Gustine, July 6. - A fatal accident occurred Saturday morning on the highway near Gustine, Mrs. Lottie Moody of Hollister being instantly killed. Mrs. Moody, with two other ladles, Mrs. Victor Sesmat and Mrs. E Allen, were on their way to Pinecrest for the Fourth. Mrs. Cesmat, who was driving, turned out to pass a truck, and either had not room to pass or lost control of her car, for the machine crashed into a concrete culvert. The remains were taken to Modesto, where she had lived for many years before removing to Hollister, the funeral being held there Tuesday. Mullally Elizabeth 321202 p1 Oldest Inhabitant Passes Away at San Francisco; Mrs. Elizabeth Mullally, life-long resident of this immediate vicinity, passed away at a San Francisco hospital last week following an illness from influenza. She was probably the oldest inhabitant of this area and had a unique record for continuous residence in one place, having spent practically all her life at the original family home at the head of Curran Canyon, located between Del Puerto and Ingram Canyons in the coast Range, and named after her family. Born there in 1861, she has witnessed the whole story of the transformation of the West Side and of California, and her reminiscences of early days were most interesting. Mrs. Rose Crow of Westley and four other children; Mike, Leslie and Consuelo Mullally and Mrs. Charles Nelson survive her. Needham Ray A 320603 p1 Accident Fatal To Needham; Harvester Mishap Saturday Inflicts Fatal Hurts to Rancher; Caught by a revolving shaft on a harvesting machine which he was oiling, Ray A. Needham. prominent rancher and civic worker, was fatally injured Saturday at mid-day on the Needham ranch northwest of Patterson. He lingered for two days following the accident but the end came Monday morning. The mishap occurred when Needham's clothing was caught by the rapidly revolving shalt and he was whirled around bodily until his wearing apparel gave way, throwing him free. His clothing was stripped completely off, but before it gave way he received a terrific pounding from the whirling mechanism. No one witnessed the accident but workmen were close by and came to his aid at once. He remained conscious at all times, but was paralyzed by the blows. Rushed to a Modesto hospital, a thorough examination by a San Francisco specialist who happened to be on his way there at the time of the accident, revealed an injured vertebra, but no other broken bones and hopes were held that he would recover. But internal injuries brought a sudden change Monday morning and he passed away before his family could be summoned. Was Civic Leader; News of his passing came as the community was gathering for Memorial Day exercises Monday morning and the tragedy cast a shadow of shock and sorrow over the assemblage. A tireless worker, in his own activities or in those of the community, Needham had two outstanding hobbies - better farming conditions and education and he served well in both fields. As chairman of the Patterson Farm Center for a number of years past, he has been the leader in building that organization up to an impressive record of accomplishment. And as a member of the board of trustees of Patterson Union High School, he has taken an active interest in educational matters also. His loss will be felt keenly by the community. Needharn was a native of this section having been born near Tracy, where his family located in the early days. He attended the University of California but graduated from Oregon Agricultural College, later taking post-graduate work at Iowa, Agricultural College at Ames. He would have been 41 years of age June 1st. The widow and two small daughters, Alice Marie and Shirley, survive him, as well as his mother, Mrs. Dora Needham, and two brothers, Roy E. of Patterson and Guy E. of Piedmont. He was a nephew of Superior Judge J. C. Needham of Modesto. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the chapel of Davis & Evans with Dr. T. J. Preston officiating. Interment was made in Del Puerto cemetery, those acting as pallbearers being W. W. Cox, F. E. Douty, Frank Cox, E. P. Halley, Clay Vilas and Dr. E. G. Allen. A quartet, composed of E. E. Wellemeyer, Ole Torvend, Lester Glotfelty and Karl Ingebretsen, sang during the services. Business house closed during the funeral service and high school was also suspended for the afternoon as a mark of respect. Nunes Frank M 320708 p5 Frank M Nunes Fatally Injured; Frank M Nunes, dairyman living on the Keaton ranch two miles southwest of Newman was fatally injured last Saturday evening in an automobile crash near Los Banos. He was en route to Los Banos, traveling alone, and evidently tried to take the turn at Trent, the Associated pipe line station, too fast, the car turning over and Nunes suffering a fracture of the skull. He died early Sunday morning. The deceased was a native of the Azores, but he lived many years in this section. His wife died a year ago, and he leaves eight children, the oldest about 19. Oldenhage Horace W 320708 p3 Hod Oldenhage Pioneer, Dead; Crows Landing, July 6.- Death has struck quickly again within the small band of West Side pioneers, Horace W. Oldenhage, better known as "Hod" to his myriad of friends, passing away late Saturday afternoon after an illness of only four days. Just completing the season on his grain harvester, he was. stricken on Wednesday with what was first diagnosed as acute indigestion but which was within a few hours shown to be an acute heart attack. He grew steadily worse with the passing of the hours and the end came at 5:30 Saturday afternoon. Came to County in The Eighties Oldenhage was 71 years of age and was a native of the state of Missouri. He came to California as a young man and established himself as a "dry dirt" farmer, as he himself termed it, in 1888, on land some three miles west of town, and continuously farmed there and on the present home ranch. His wife died while his family of three boys were still small children and he carried on alone, rearing a highly respected family. Honest, hard-working, a splendid neighbor, never-the-less his outstanding trait was. his steadfast refusal to speak a word of criticism or condemnation of any one. In his eyes, everyone had at. least some good characteristics, and it was of that he spoke always. Seldom leaving the community, still he had a lively interest in all matters of local, state or national concern, and his analysis of political situations were keen. Of him it can rightly be said: "He had no enemies; his acquaintances were his friends." Paratta Josephine 320909 p1 5 Drown In River: Josephine Paratta; Heavy Casualties for Area Below Grayson Over Holidays; Five drowned and one critically injured. That is the abnormal holiday toll taken by the San Joaquin River in the area between Grayson and the San Joaquin City Bridge. All of the victims were visitors from outside points, unable to swim and unfamiliar with the treacherous holes in the river. The first victim was Balfour White, 14-year old Berkeley boy, who stepped into a deep hole at the Shorty Davis Camp at San Joaquin City Sunday. His was the only body not recovered at this report. On Labor Day three victims met death. Miss Josephine Paratta, 18 of Salida, was drowned near the Grayson bridge, and Travis Trumbull 17 of San Francisco died a hero's death when he went to the aid of his companion. Miss Sally Johnson, 16, of Daly City, who stepped into a hole while wading near the intake of the Banta-Carbona canal. Trumbull was handicapped by an injured arm which slipped out of join at the shoulder when an attempt to use it was made, but he did not hesitate. The girl caught him in a death clutch and both went under. While dragging for Trumbull's body, searchers brought up the fifth victim - whose identity and fate are still unestablished. The remains are those of a middle-aged man, who had evidently been swimming alone when he met his death. The final mishap was that which befell Gene Anderson, 17-year old Berkeley youth, who incurred a broken neck when he dived off the bank at the Davis Camp. His condition is reported critical. Probert Eric 320401 p1 Passing of Eric Probert at Oakland; Eric Probert passed away at an Oakland hospital Tuesday following a long illness. Nearly a year ago, Probert incurred a badly injured leg, when he crashed a motorcycle he was riding into a pole to avoid hitting a small child which stepped in the way. The injury never healed and complications developed which resulted in his death. The deceased was very well-known here, having grown up in Patterson and graduated from the local schools. He is survived by his wife and two small children, and his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Ernest Probert. Funeral services were held at Oakland yesterday afternoon, with R. J. Spooner and Norman Allport attending from here. Rezendes Antone D 320401 p1 Car Crash is Fatal; A. D. Rezendes Dies As Result of Wreck Two Weeks Ago; Suffering a relapse after he had been on the road to recovery, Antone D. Rezendes passed away Sunday at the San Joaquin County Hospital at French Camp, eleven days after being involved in an auto crash at the intersection of the West Side and Lincoln highways east of Tracy. A lung injury resulting from a broken rib was the cause of death. He incurred several broken ribs and a broken collar bone in the wreck, but was believed progressing favorably until internal complication developed. The mishap occurred on march 16 when Rezendes' car was struck by another automobile driven by Bernie Jones of Oakland. Jones had forced a truck off the highway just prior to the fatal mishap as a result of reckless driving. Funeral Wednesday were held at Sacred Heart Church Wednesday morning with Rev. J. A. Martins officiating, followed by interment in St. Marys Cemetery. Davis & Evans had charge of arrangements. Rezendes was a native of the Azores, aged 60 years, his ranch home being located at the south end of the Colony. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Rezendes, and their son, Daniel, of Patterson; as well as four children by a former marriage - Antone of Petaluma, Mrs. Angelina Vierra of Tracy; Mrs. Dora Roberta of Antioch, and Frank of Stockton. Rornes Herder W 321202 p1 H. W. Rornes Found Dead Sunday Evening; Herder W. Rornes, pioneer local resident, was found dead at his south Sixth Street home Sunday evening by his niece, Mrs. Harold Munson. Death was due to natural causes, he having been ill previously. The deceased was a native of Michigan, aged 58 years, and had resided here for eighteen years past, having been employed as pump operator for the Patterson Water company for the greater part of that period. One sister, Mrs. L. B. Malinowsky of Patterson, survives him. Funeral services were held from the Davis & Evans Chapel Wednesday afternoon with Rev. H. J. Thorpe and Rev. R. W. Lamkin taking part in the services. Interment in Del Puerto cemetery followed. Rose J B 320401 p7 Rancher Killed in Collision With Willis Pike; J. B. Rose, Tracy rancher, was instantly killed Wednesday evening when his car and one driven by Willis Pike of el Solyo ranch met in an intersection crash at the corner of the Grant Line road and Parker avenue, just north of Tracy. Death was due to a broken neck. The crash occurred a short distance from Rose's home. Rose Joe S 320909 p2 Death Follows an Operation Upon Young Dairyman; Joe S. Rose of Crows Landing, 15, a well known and popular young dairyman of that section, died at Modesto Monday, after being apparently well on the way to recovery from an operation performed on August 27th. The deceased was a native of Azores Islands, and had lived in that district for thirty years past. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Rose. He was a member of U. P. E. C. lodge No. 108 and S.E.S. No. 10 of Crows Landing. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Crows Landing Catholic Church, with interment at the Newman Cemetery, arrangements being in charge of Davis & Sons. Scuteris Ada 320931 p2 Former Patterson Girl Passes Away; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Anderson were called to Petaluma yesterday by news of the death of Mrs. Anderson's sister, Mrs. Ada Scuteris, who died Wednesday night. She was 27 years of age. The deceased was the former Ada Twitchell and was well-known by many here, having spent her girlhood in Patterson Silva Frank C 321014 p4 Newman Index Frank C. Silva Died on Tuesday; Frank C. Silva. well-known San Rafael capitalist and dairy operator, who for many years has operated one of the largest dairies on the West Side a few miles below Gustine, and spent a large share of' his time there, died early Tuesday at a Modesto hospital. Mr. Silva had been a sufferer from stomach trouble for the last couple of years, and this was probably the indirect cause of his death, as he was too weak to resist an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Silva leaves one daughter, Mrs. Angela Bryant of San Rafael. His wife was killed some three years ago in an auto wreck on a grade this side of Hayward, and his two sons both preceded him John and Manuel Crianca of Newman are nephews of the deceased. Smith O 321125 p1 Death of Former Pattersonite Tuesday; Mrs. O. J Smith, former well-known Pattersonite, passed away at Berryessa Tuesday morning, following an attack of pneumonia. While they left Patterson a dozen year ago, the Smiths will be remembered by all who reside here then. Mrs. Smith was a sister of Mrs. J. L Kinnear of Newman. She taught in the Newman schools prior to coming here and was a members of the local school board here, taking an active interest in educational affairs. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Roger Darling undertaking parlors, 172 West San Carlos, San Jose.. Smith Richard R 320729 p1 Poison Fatal To City Traffic Officer; Richard Roy Smith, 30, San Francisco traffic officer and husband of the former Anna Knutson of Patterson, was killed Tuesday afternoon when he accidentally drank a cyanide solution, which also killed two friends. Circumstances surrounding the deaths caused a sensation, as it first appeared that it was a case of deliberate murder. But after a twenty-four hour investigation, it was established practically beyond doubt. that the fatal drank was taken by error and that no one was to blame. Smith was on duty at Sixth and Market, his regular post, during the Shrine parades, and had been relieved at 2:30. With his fellow officer, Joseph Lorenz, he stopped at an orange drink stand for a drink when Louis Jacobson, manager of the Golden Gate Theater building, appeared and invited them upstairs to his office in the theater, saying he had something better to put in the orange juice. The next that was known was when a stenographer found the three unconscious on the floor a few minutes later. The other two died within a half hour but Smith lingered until 6 o'clock, when he passed away despite all efforts to aid him with a respirator. Mrs. Smith was out walking with their 14-mos old daughter, Anna Mae, when the tragedy occurred, and was reached but a short time before Smith died. Theories of suicide or murder were swept away when rumors of grudges against Jacobson were discredited and no possible suicide motive could be shown against the theater man. It was then found that he had done considerable photographic work and that the cyanide solution was employed in the reproduction process as a bleaching agent. It had been placed in a whiskey bottle closely resembling others which contained liquor, and those bottles were on the desk when the bodies were found, the poison having been confused with the liquor. Well-Known Here; Smith was well-known here through frequent visits. Mrs. Smith is the daughter of Walfreid Knutson brother of Alex Knutson and niece of Manuel Knutson. Funeral services are being held in San Francisco this morning with members of the Knutson family and Mr. And Mrs. T. J. Moe attending from here. Sperry Cyrus 320610 p1 Cyrus Sperry Killed By Train Near Bakersfield; Bakersfield dispatches yesterday reported the death there of Cyrus Sperry, 29, of Vernalis, who failed to recover from injuries incurred when the truck he was driving was struck by an S. P. Passenger train. His skull was fractured and he never regained consciousness. The widow and one son survive, beside his mother, Mrs. W. J. Sperry, and a large family of brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at Modesto at a date to be set later. Sykes Jackie 320812 p1 Boy Hanging Still Deep Mystery; Another unsolved death, the third within a year and a half for Patterson, seems rated to go down in the records as authorities find themselves completely baffled in trying to determine how eleven-year old Jackie Sykes was hung last week. A week of floundering among the meager clues presented has left the three agencies figuring in the investigation exactly where they started - with three possibilities of accident, murder and suicide and not a feather-weight of evidence to tip the balance more toward one theory than another. Jackie's body, nude except for tennis shoes, was found dangling from a rope on the limb of a walnut tree on the J. M. Soares grove, at the eastern edge of town, about 6:15 Friday evening just four days after he had last been seen. It. was less than 200 yards from his home. The discovery was made by four playmates Peter and Harold Storch, Lauren Camara and Wilson Roche. According to their story, the boys had been attracted by the sight of a large bird hovering over the grove and thinking it was a hawk, got a gun and went after it. They then saw it was a buzzard and at the same time caught sight of the body. The location was so shielded that it was almost impossible to discern the body at any distance. Local officers were hurriedly summoned, the sheriff's office notified, and the body cut down. It was suspended from a limb about eight foot off the ground by a short length of rope and the body dangled about a foot from the ground. A well-tied slip-knot was around the neck, with the boy's handkerchief inside of the loop, placed as if to prevent chafing from the rough hemp. A long and a short piece of rope lay nearby, one with a similar knot tied in one end. Other articles included a can of tobacco with an old pipe resting on it; a box of patches; the boy's knife with a blade open, and an extra large cork. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition and had evidently been hanging since within a short time after the boy was last seen the preceding Monday. The arms were projected stiffly outward from the shoulders at a peculiar angle. The tree where the tragedy took place is near the eastern edge of the grove. The grass underfoot was well trampled down and according to the boy;'s playmates, had been a favorite gathering spot for their activities. Due to the state of the body, but little examination of the remains was made, yielding no clues, and the remains were cremated Saturday afternoon, following a funeral services at the Davis & Evans chapel, with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating. No Clues; These are the meager facts upon which any theory of how the boy met his death must be built. They offer a basis for the suppositions that the boy was the victim of a maniac; that he accidentally slipped while enacting some scene from a story he had read; or that had deliberately committed suicide. First, impulse was to attribute the hanging to the last theory, connecting it with the Joe V Azevedo hanging by suicide. But when it was realized that the two acts were close together and that both bodies had been suspended at the same time it was impossible for the boy to have known of the other act. And later investigations has placed this motive last in the possible theories, although not completely dismissing it. Murder Theory; The murder theory is placed foremost by the authorities, but as far as revealed, they have nothing to back it up. The torn clothing, the cork which might have been used as a gag, and the manner in which the garments were placed, right side out, rather than in disarray, indicate they might have been slipped off by another party than pulled off. Against these points are the facts that the boy's garments were habitually more or less tattered, due to his extreme activity; the cork showed sign of having been used as a gag, which it must have if any teeth marks had been in it; and the placing of the clothing is a slender clue, that might be governed completely by chance. Also Jackie was an exceptionally agile and husky youth. Any attempt to overpower him would have resulted in a strenuous struggle which would have been imprinted in the dry grass and soil in some manner, but no signs of such a struggle were found. He might have been subdued by a blow, but the body gave no signs of this, as far as examined. If the act of a manic it would have probably been some itinerant, and while the scene is not greatly removed from the railway, yet it is a secluded spot well off the path of hoboes, and none were known to frequent the place. Accident Theory; The theory of accident is an entirely plausible one, yet lacks any definite clue pointing that way. Possibly the strongest item to support that idea is the handkerchief around the neck. No murderer would be so considerate, yet it would be a natural impulse in play to place the soft cloth inside to prevent the rough rope from scratching. Possibly that playmates were involved in the hanging scene and fled in panic when their plans went away has been entertained and the authorities have grilled the other boys accustomed to playing there, but with no result. On the other hand, the boy could have easily done it unassisted. He was accomplished in knot tying, and the tree branches are so located that he could have climbed up and stepped, or slipped off a branch, after arranging the rope. The sticking point in the theories presented by the awkward angle of the arms and legs would fit into this theory nicely, as their position is exactly that of a desperate boy, straining every muscle to gain a hold on the branch and pull himself up. Whether such a pose would be held as the body stiffened is a debatable point that could not be checked locally, but which should be capable of determination. Suicide Theory; The suicide theory meets least favor, yet like the others, cannot be proved or disproved. The boy was not a normal youth, being of a roaming disposition and involved in many pranks and had been under juvenile court surveillance following a childish escape. As a result of that, stricter discipline at home had followed, but he had not been punished for week previous to his disappearance. But that afternoon, he appeared to be exceptionally happy, according to his step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. Sykes. He had found 50cents and after buying some candy, had given his mother some of the change and left to play, apparently perfectly happy. Three Agencies Investigate; Coroner George Sovern, Deputy Sheriff Jack Lockridge and Investigator E. M. Welch of the district attorney's have all been working on the case, conducting separate investigations. Constable C. W. Kirk has been active in aiding the county authorities also. Patterson Irrigator, 07/08/1932, p. 1 Laborer Found Dead in Bed C. F. Waite, laborer on the S. G. Wallace ranch, was found dead in his bed Friday morning. Due to absence of a physician, a coroner's investigation was made but death was established as due to natural causes. The deceased has been here but two months, and while addresses of friends and relatives were obtained, no word could be obtained from them, and the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with Dr. T. J. Preston officiating, with interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Davis & Evans were in charge. Waite was about 59 years of age and a native of Pennsylvania. Patterson Irrigator, 08/05/1932, p. 2 Cover body of Bert Agadoni; Funeral Held A hand protruding from the waves at almost the same spot where he lost his life, led to the recovery of the body of Albert Agadoni, former Patterson rancher, Sunday morning, along the ocean shore near Davenport. The discovery was made by Chas. Gustafson of Patterson, father-In-law of the deceased, a member of the large party of searchers that has maintained a five-day vigil in that area following the mishap In which Agadoni lost his life on the preceding Tuesday. The exact manner of his death will remain a mystery, but he fell from the high cliff on which he was fishing in some manner. Following the inquest, the remains were brought to Patterson, funeral services being held at Sacred heart Church Tuesday morning with Rev. A. Martins presiding. Agadoni had been an active worker with both the Stanislaus County - Swiss Club, of which he was secretary for a number of years, and the American Legion, and a large turnout of members of both organizations lined in the services. Members of the Legion comprised the pall-bearers and the Legion firing squad took part in the final rites at the grave in the family plot in Del Puerto Cemetery. Patterson Irrigator, 08/26/1932, p. 1 Car Mishap Kills One; Hurts Six El Solyo Ranch Accident Fatal to Picker An unusual mishap at the El Solyo ranch Wednesday afternoon resulted in the fatal injury of one fruit picker and hurts of varying degrees of seriousness to all others that required hospital care A. L. Wood, 45, of Boise, Idaho was fatally hurt, incurring head and chest injuries which caused his death while being rushed to a Modesto hospital. Fred Gable of San Jose received broken ribs and hip lacerations; Edward Horn and Vernon Peterson of Ceres, hip injuries; Nat Meserve or Alhambra, broken ribs and possible internal injuries; Donald Bradler, Modesto, head injuries. The mishap occurred when a truck, bringing the men back from work, was forced to stop suddenly to avoid striking another truck ahead, which had halted near the dehydrator. The men were pitched off, striking the other truck in their fall. Patterson Irrigator, 09/09/1932, p. 1 5 Drown In River: Balfour White Heavy Casualties for Area Below Grayson Over Holidays Five drowned and one critically injured. That is the abnormal holiday toll taken by the San Joaquin River in the area between Grayson and the San Joaquin City Bridge. All of the victims were visitors from outside points, unable to swim and unfamiliar with the treacherous holes in the river. The first victim was Balfour White, 14-year old Berkeley boy, who stepped into a deep hole at the Shorty Davis Camp at San Joaquin City Sunday. His was the only body not recovered at this report. On Labor Day three victims met death. Miss Josephine Paratta, 18 of Salida, was drowned near the Grayson bridge, and Travis Trumbull 17 of San Francisco died a hero's death when he went to the aid of his companion. Miss Sally Johnson, 16, of Daly City, who stepped into a hole while wading near the intake of the Banta-Carbona canal. Trumbull was handicapped by an injured arm which slipped out of join at the shoulder when an attempt to use it was made, but he did not hesitate. The girl caught him in a death clutch and both went under. While dragging for Trumbull's body, searchers brought up the fifth victim - whose identity and fate are still unestablished. The remains are those of a middle-aged man, who had evidently been swimming alone when he met his death. The final mishap was that which befell Gene Anderson, 17-year old Berkeley youth, who incurred a broken neck when he dived off the bank at the Davis Camp. His condition is reported critical. Patterson Irrigator, 09/09/1932, p. 1 5 Drown In River: Travis Trumbull Heavy Casualties for Area Below Grayson Over Holidays Five drowned and one critically injured. That is the abnormal holiday toll taken by the San Joaquin River in the area between Grayson and the San Joaquin City Bridge. All of the victims were visitors from outside points, unable to swim and unfamiliar with the treacherous holes in the river. The first victim was Balfour White, 14-year old Berkeley boy, who stepped into a deep hole at the Shorty Davis Camp at San Joaquin City Sunday. His was the only body not recovered at this report. On Labor Day three victims met death. Miss Josephine Paratia, 18 of Salida, was drowned near the Grayson bridge, and Travis Trumbull 17 of San Francisco died a hero's death when he went to the aid of his companion. Miss Sally Johnson, 16, of Daly City, who stepped into a hole while wading near the intake of the Banta-Carbona canal. Trumbull was handicapped by an injured arm which slipped out of join at the shoulder when an attempt to use it was made, but he did not hesitate. The girl caught him in a death clutch and both went under. While dragging for Trumbull's body, searchers brought up the fifth victim - whose identity and fate are still unestablished. The remains are those of a middle-aged man, who had evidently been swimming alone when he met his death. The final mishap was that which befell Gene Anderson, 17-year old Berkeley youth, who incurred a broken neck when he dived off the bank at the Davis Camp. His condition is reported critical.