Patterson Cemetery District 

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Abraham Ada Q 531217 p1
Mrs. Ada Abraham Services Held; Mrs. Ada Quist Abraham, 72, of Turlock passed away Friday night at Del Puerto
Hospital following surgery.  She was a native of Cannon Falls, Minn.  Services were held at Evans Funeral Chapel
Tuesday afternoon and interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery.  Rev. Edwin 0. Solie and Rev. Gordon Fredeen of Turlock
conducted the final rites.  She was buried in the family plot.. Mrs. Abraham had lived in Patterson for a number of years.
In 1942 she married Alex Abraham, and they moved to Dickinson, North Dakota, where they lived until 1946.  They then
came back to California, settling in Whittier.  He died in 1949, and in 1950 she moved to Turlock. She is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Ebba Carlson of Kingsburg and Mrs. Hanna Almquist of Patterson: two brothers, David Quist of Cannon
Falls, Minn., and Axel Quist of Maiden Rock, Wisc. Joseph Johnson of Turlock and Les Carlson of Patterson were
soloists at the services Tuesday. Pall bearers were Arthur and Harold Almquist, Dave and Art Leaf, Les and Al Carlson.

Alberta Mary 530723 p1
Mrs. Mary Alberta Dies at Her Home; Mrs. Mary Alberta, 71, passed away July 15 at her home on Olive avenue in the
Colony.  She had been ill for some time and had a weak heart. Mrs. Alberta, a native of the Azores Islands, had lived in
Patterson a little over forty years.  Rosary services were held last Friday at the Evans Funeral Chapel.  A funeral mass
was held Saturday morning at 10 a. m. at Sacred Heart Church by Father John B. Dermody.  Interment was in St. Mary's
Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Isabel Machado of Gustine and Mrs Rose Amaral of Banta; two brothers, John
J. Mello of Banta and Manuel Mello of Pescadero; two daughters, Mrs. Antonette DeMaree of San Jose and Mrs. Mary
Lindahn of San Francisco; five sons, Manuel Alberta Jr. of Patterson, Joseph Alberta of Gustine, Frank Alberta of
Madera, John Silva of Banta and Johnny Alberta Jones of Coarsegold.

Arambel Bernard V 531210 p1
Services Held for Babs Arambel, 51; Services were held Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock for Bernard (Babs) Vincent
Arambel, 51, of Westley who suddenly passed away early December 3 at Del Puerto Hospital. Final rites were Conducted
by the Modesto Order of Elks.  Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. Arambel farmed on the West Side for 22 years,
having land in Patterson, Westley and Vernalis.  His sudden death came as a shock to the many friends he has made
during that long period. He entered the hospital Wednesday night because of pains in his chest and shoulder, but he gave
no indication of being seriously ill.  The next morning at 7:30 he chatted with a doctor, and then died shortly after the
doctor's departure. Mrs. Arambel and he had recent checkups, which showed nothing wrong with his heart, in preparation
for a planned trip to Mexico this month. He was born in Elmodeno, Orange County, California on June 17,1902.
Surviving are his widow, Lillie, of Westley; a sister, Mary Arambel of Elmodeno; two brothers, Paul of Modesto and
Louis of El Sereno.  Pall bearers were Gene, Robert  and Harold Arambel, Earl Sutherland, Herb Signorotti and John
Iriart of Tracy.

Bayfus Peter H 531224 p1
Services Held For Peter Bayfus, 57; Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o clock at Evans Chapel for
Peter Henry Bayfus, 57, who passed away Saturday night at Del Puerto Hospital.  Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery.
He had been hospitalized here more than three weeks and had been in a San Francisco hospital prior.
Bayfus is well known here, having resided on Eucalyptus Avenue where he was a nurseryman, for 10 years and
previously living in the Vernalis area for a number of years. He owned the West Stanislaus Nursery, and many trees in
town are gifts from Bayfus. He was born in Russia on August 14, 1896, came to America and served with U. S. troops in
World War I. The Rev. Magnus Anderson conducted the final rites Tuesday afternoon. Surviving the deceased is a
brother, John Bayfus of Endicott, Washington.

Beckham George 530730 p1
Fall From Train Causes Death; Graveside services were conducted at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Del Puerto
Cemetery for George Beckham, a transient worker who was found dead Monday night near the Howard Rd. railroad
crossing at Westley. He was identified by paper in his possession.  One son in Fowler and two sons in Tempe, Arizona,
had been notified and were expected to arrive here for the service. The Rev. John Carl Fritz was in charge of the service.
Beckham is believed to have died from injuries suffered when attempting to board a moving freight train.

Beckman Grace 531119 p1
Services Held For Grace Beckman; Services were held Friday night at Evans Chapel for Grace Beckman, 49, a native of
Kentucky who passed away suddenly at Mission Motel early last Thursday morning. Rev. Carl Fritz officiated. Following
services the remains were placed aboard a train for shipment to Union City, Tenn. She is survived by her husband, Carl
W. Beckman, a daughter Mrs. Delbert Wylie of Troy, Tenn.; and two sisters, one in Illinois and one in Michigan.

Benward Carl 530917 p1
Services Pending For Carl Benward; Carl Benward, 55, died suddenly at his home on East Las Palmas Avenue early
Tuesday morning from a heart attack. Funeral services are pending, and interment will be at The Dalles, Oregon.
According to Mrs. Benward. nothing will be decided until A. V. Benedict, a brother-in-law, arrives from The Dalles.
The Benward's have lived in Patterson and Westley the past six years.  They came to California 11 years ago from
Oregon, where they were married.  Benward is a native of Joplin, Missouri, and his family moved to eastern Washington
when he was two years old. He had been a construction truck driver until an accident sidelined him about three years ago.
Since then he has worked for farmers and started a chicken ranch.  Mrs. Benward does not plan to continue the chicken
business. He is survived by his wife Olive Ruth and two children, Charlotte Ruth and Charles David.

Bettencourt Antonio 530723 p1
Antonio Bettencourt Dies at Age 59; Services will be held in Colusa later this week for Antonio Bettencourt, 59, who
passed away Wednesday morning at 5:15 from cancer. He had been at Del Puerto Hospital for the past three weeks.  His
illness was first noticed about five weeks ago although he worked as dairyman at the Mary Rogers ranch on Rogers Road
up until his hospitalization. Bettencourt had lived in this area for more than 20 years and worked on the Rogers ranch for
11 years.  He had a dairy in Newman and Gustine before coming to Patterson.  His ranch at the end of Olive Avenue was
leased out. He was a native of California, having been born in San Francisco. Surviving are  his brother, Frank B.
Bettencourt of Willows, and a sister, Mrs. Threasa LaBelle of Colusa.  Frank Bettencourt was in town  yesterday making
final arrangements. The remains were taken to Colusa last night by Evans Funeral Chapel for services and interment.

Bondietti Maria 530827 p1
Services Held For Maria Bondietti; Services were hold yesterday morning at the Sacred Heart Church for Mrs. Maria
Bondietti, 69, who passed away Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alphonse Ielmini, Father John B.
Dermady officiated. Rosary Service was at Evans Chapel Tuesday night.  Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Mrs. Bondietti was a native of Switzerland and had lived here since 1924.  She had been ill for many years and had been
bedridden the past year and a half. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Ielmini, and three sons, Vico Bondietti of Fresno and
Dante and Mario Bondietti of Patterson. Pall bearers were Bob Bellani, Mike Del Nero, Tony Brunoni, Elvio Ramazzini,
V. Caporgno and C. Foiada.

Borba Manuel 530219 p1
Services in Stockton For Manuel Borba; Funeral services were held in Stockton Tuesday at the old St. Mary's Church for
Manuel Borba, 68, who passed away last Friday.  He was a native of St. George Island in the Azores. He was preceded in
death by a daughter, Lena Filiso.  Surviving him are his wife, Mary of Stockton and seven children, Manuel, Mary and
Tony Borba of Patterson; Joe Borba and Rose Gomes of Crows Landing; Francis Novo of Monterey and Johanna Novo
of Stockton.

Boschi Philip J 530305 p1
Graveside Services For Julius Boschi; Graveside services were held for Philip Julius Boschi, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Julius Boschi of Turlock, at St. Mary's Cemetery here Monday morning.  Father John B. Dermody officiated. The boy's
death was caused by bronchial pneumonia.  He is survived by his parents and a sister, Sandra. Funeral arrangements were
handled by Evans Chapel.

Chumbly Vernon O 530709 p1
Vernalis Youth, 17 Drowns in River; Tragedy struck at a family picnic Monday evening when 17 year old Vernon O.
Chumbly of Vernalis drowned in the San Joaquin River.  The accident took place about 7 p. m. Monday at the Twin Oaks
Irrigation pumps about three miles south of the Las Palmas Bridge.  Chumbly was swimming when he suddenly tired and
rescue attempts by his brother, Ira, 21, tragically failed when he had almost pulled the drowning Vernon to safety.
Vernon was a Tracy High School Senior and lived with his family on the old West Side Highway in Vernalis. A rescue
crew from the office of Sheriff Dan Kelsay dragged the river and recovered the body; shortly before 9 p. m. after a 15
minute search.  A resuscitator call came into the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department at 7:10 p. m. Members of the
family at the picnic were Vernon's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Chumbly; his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Drake
of Concord; his grandmother, Mrs. O. W. Chumbly of Concord; two of his brothers, Ira and Bobby, 11; and his sister,
Beverly, 9.  Another brother, William, 19, was not present. Services will be held this morning at 9 a. m.. at Evans Chapel.
Rev. Willard Jameson, of the First General Baptist Church in Modesto will officiate.  Interment will be in Del Puerto
Cemetery.

Close Harry S 530917 p4
Services Held For Harry S. Close; Funeral services were conducted at the Davis-Hansen Funeral at Gustine yesterday
morning for Harry S Close, 62, of Gustine, father of Mrs. Mary Kirk of Patterson. He passed away suddenly of a heart
attack Sunday at his home.  Interment was at Hills Ferry Masonic Cemetery near Newman. Close had lived at Gustine for
30 years and was production superintendent of the California Milk Products Co. He was a native of New York and a
member of St. Andrews Lodge No. 289, FAM, of Hobart, N.Y., and Aahmes Temple Shrine of Oakland. Surviving are
his widow Volucia Grace Close; two daughters Mrs Kirk and Dorothy Close of Gustine; and four sisters.

Cortner J E 530611 p1
Former Ford Dealer Dies In Oakland; Services were conducted for J. E. Cortner, 67, in Oakland Tuesday morning.  He
passed away at his Oakland home Saturday following a lengthy illness. Cortner was a partner of J. S Fiske when they
operated the Cortner-Fiske Ford Garage in Patterson from 1920 to 1924.  Mrs. Fiske is a sister. Survivors are his widow,
Mrs. Ramona Cortner; a daughter, Mrs. Jane Williams of San Gabriel; a son, John J. Cortner of Centerville; two
granddaughters, a brother and seven sisters.

Daily Ethel I 530618 p3
Services Tomorrow For Ethel Daily; Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 at Evans Funeral Chapel for
Ethel Inez Daily, 28, a native of Patterson.  She passed away Monday afternoon at Del Puerto Hospital after a short
illness. Miss Daily had a heart condition and had entered the hospital Saturday on the advice of her physician.  Monday
afternoon she was talking to two of her sisters, Mrs.. McGill and Mrs. Anderson telling them that she felt well, when she
suffered a heart attack and died. Rev. C. A. Nylund will officiate the services.  Interment will be at Del Puerto Cemetery.
Miss Daily attended local schools and is a graduate of Patterson Union High School.  She had been employed as a
secretary at Patterson Frozen Foods since the plant opened in 1946.  Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Lane Leonard, Mrs.
Max McGill, Mrs. Dewey Bowers, Mrs. Roy Anderson and Miss Frances Daily, all of Patterson; and two brothers, Louie
Daily of Crows Landing and Ray Daily of Patterson.

De Lap George E 530305 p11
Brother-In-Law Dies In Montana; George Elliot De Lap, Monday resident since 1908, died February 13 at the age of 68
in Lewiston, Montana, after being ill for several months. His widow is the sister of John O. Olson of Patterson.  She has
many other relatives here.  Mr. De Lap worked for the Lewiston public schools.

DeHaven KN Mrs 530219 p1
Mrs. K. N. DeHaven Passes Away; Mrs. K. N. DeHaven of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away last Sunday after an
extended illness.  She was the sister of Mrs. H. R. Smith of Dahlia Avenue.  Mrs. DeHaven had visited here several times
and had many friends among Pattersonites.

Dunn Wade E 530402 p1
Services Held For Wade E. Dunn, 73; Funeral services were conducted for Wade E. Dunn, 73, Tuesday afternoon at three
o'clock at Allen Mortuary in Turlock.  He passed away in Immanuel Hospital, Turlock, Thursday. He and Mrs. Dunn
lived in Patterson for nine years prior to moving to Turlock in June 1952. The Rev. Robert Carrington of Turlock Bethel
Temple and the Rev. Henry Vancil, retired Gustine Assembly of God pastor, officiated.  Interment was in Turlock
cemetery. He leaves his widow Winnie Dunn of Turlock; a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Buller of Turlock; four grand
children, Nancy Pitzer and James Lee of Patterson; Frank and Betty Buller of Turlock; five brothers and two sisters.  A
daughter, Helen, preceded him in death in 1943.

Eastwood Louis O 530903 p1
Last Rites For Louis Eastwood; Services were held Friday at Evans Chapel for Louis Octave Eastwood, 60, who died of a
coronary occlusion last week Tuesday at his trailer house in Grayson.  Rev. C. H. Terwilliger pastor of the First Southern
Baptist Church, officiated.  Interment was in Del Puerto Cemetery. Eastwood was found dead in his trailer by a friend.
He was a native of Paris, Arkansas and had lived in Grayson the last 11 years. Surviving arc two daughters, Mrs. Mary
Marie Robison of Crows Landing and Mrs. Bonnie Lucille Evelyn of Culver City; two brothers, Harm and Newt of
McCurtain, Oklahoma; and three sisters, Ress Eastwood, his twin sister, from Corona, Mrs. Bess Nance of East Albany,
Ill., and Mrs. Lilly Ballard of Wisconsin.

Elias Maria D 531112 p1
Newman Woman Killed On 33; Maria Dias Elias, 60, of Newman, was killed instantly Tuesday night when struck on
Highway 33 about 198 feet north of the Newman City limits.  Mrs. Elias, according to the California Highway Patrol, was
running across the highway to a friend's house about 6:20 p. m. when struck. Mike John Arnerich, 28, of Modesto, told
patrolmen he was unable to avoid the running woman.  He was not cited.

Ensminger Dale 530618 p3
Dale Ensminger Passes Away; Dale Ensminger, 46, passed away suddenly following a heart attack Friday in Laredo,
Texas.  Services were conducted in Lima, Ill Tuesday. Ensminger, employed by contractor John Delphia, was loading out
equipment in Laredo to be taken to San Rafael for the Big Carson Dam job. He had lived in Patterson since 1946 and
worked on the CVP here.  With him at the time of his death were his wife, Mrs. Frances Ensminger, and two sons, Keith
and Kenneth.  Other survivors are two sons, Norman Ensminger of Modesto and Jerry Ensminger serving with the U. S.
Navy.

Ford Nettie M 530129 p1
Services Held For Nettie May Ford; Funeral services were held Monday morning in Tracy for Mrs. Nettie May Ford, 71,
who passed away January 23 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowin, in Vernalis.
Services were conducted by the Rev. Howard Rhodes.  Interment was in Tulare Cemetery, Tulare.  Mrs. Ford, wife of the
late John V. Ford, was a former resident of the Tulare area. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Minerva E. Cassuth of Van
Nuys; Mrs.. Mercy May Campbell and Mrs. Edith Merryweather of North Hollywood; Mrs. Ruth V. Hodges of
Rosamond, and Mrs. Bowin of Vernalis; a son, John V. Ford Jr., of Burbank; three brothers, Ben Franklin of Riverside,
Arthur Franklin of San Francisco and Fred Franklin of Santa Cruz, and two sisters Mrs. Ethyl Christie and Mrs. Georgia
Norton of Bakersfield.  Also surviving are eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Gaspar Louise I 530219 p1
Services Held For Mrs. Gaspar, 69; Succumbed in Oakland Saturday Morning; High requiem mass was held at Sacred
Heart Church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock for Mrs. Louise I. Gaspar, 69, who passed away early Saturday morning at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Mae Brown in Oakland. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery, Patterson Mrs. Gaspar had
been ill for the past few years, having been treated in Oakland and Los Angeles. The Rev. John Dermody conducted
rosary services Monday evening at Evans Funeral chapel and mass Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart church. Surviving
are her husband, Manuel of Patterson; a son, Alfred of Westley; a granddaughter, Mrs. John Nunes Jr., of Patterson; a
grandson, Norman Gaspar of Westley; a sister, Mrs. Mae Brown; a brother, Joe Henas of Oakland. She was a native of
Oakland.  She was a member of the Third Order of St Francis UPPEC No. 23 and SPRSI No 35, all of Oakland. High
mass was sung by a choir, accompanied by an organist from Stockton. Pallbearers were Alfred Brown of Mill Valley,
Clarence Lemas of Oakland, John Nunes of Patterson, Henry Castro of Westley, Joe Dias of Berkeley and Fernand Silva
of San Leandro.

Gerber Paul 530219 p1
Rites Today For Paul Gerber, 87; Paul Gerber,87, cattle rancher  in the San Antone Valley West of Patterson for 55
years. passed away Wednesday morning at his home as a result of a stroke Saturday. Funeral services are being held at
the home this morning, and interment will be in the family plot on the ranch. Surviving are his son, Paul of Westley, five
daughters. Mrs. Phil Winegar of Patterson, Mrs. Paul Kraft, Mrs. Bernard Hurner and Mrs. Frank Draghi, all of the San
Antone Valley.  Mrs. Curtis Maccumber of Hollister: seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Gionzini Dominic 531008 p1
Dominic Gionzini Passes Away; Services were held Monday for Dominic Gionzini, 65, who passed away last Thursday
at Del Puerto Hospital after a brief illness. Services were held at the Sacred Heart Church Monday and interment was at
Calvary Cemetery in Santa Rosa. He was a local rancher and a native of Italy. Surviving are a sister in Italy and three
cousins in Santa Rosa, Mrs. Radegonda Ferraris, Mrs. Arthur Ferraris arid Mrs. Eugenia Gianole.

Grischott Sylvia C 531008 p1
Services Held For Sylvia Grischott; Services were held Monday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Sylvia Caroline Grischott,
28, who passed away Sunday at her home in Patterson after an extended illness.  She had lived here about five years.
Rev. W. L. Caswell officiated.  Cremation was at Park View Crematorium in Stockton.  She had rheumatic fever.
Surviving are the parents Mr. and Mrs. Christian Grischott of North 9th St.; two uncles, W. L. Caswell and Martin
Grischott of Patterson; and three aunts, Mrs. Mary Bondietti and Mrs. John Grischott of Patterson and Mrs. Caroline
Hoffman of Modesto.

Hernandes Martina C 530521 p1
Mrs. Hernandes Passes Away; Mrs. Martina Casteneda Hernandes, 51, Vernalis passed away at Del Puerto Hospital last
week, Thursday following a brief illness.  Remains were shipped to Los Angeles by Evans funeral chapel for services.
Surviving are a widow, Ysidro Hernandes of Vernalis, six daughters and six sons.

Hernandez Senaida 530903 p1
Services Held For Senaida Hernandez; Graveside services were conducted Friday for Senaida Hernandez, six month old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Hernandez of Westley.  Father John Dermody officiated.  The girl died at home early
Thursday morning.  Surviving are the parents; two brothers, Federico and Jose; and two sisters, Josefa and Tina.  Evans
Chapel handled the arrangements.

Hesse Leo H 530101 p1
Leo Herman Hesse Passes Away; Leo Herman Hesse, 55, of Lynwood passed away suddenly Friday at a local Motel
where he was staying while visiting his stepdaughter, Mrs. James Terry of Patterson.. The remains were shipped to
Lynwood Monday night for services. His is survived by his wife, Mrs.. Dortha Hesse of Lynwood; two sons, Paul Hesse
of the U. S. Navy and George Hesse of Westport, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. Alice Bull of Subic Bay, Philippine Islands; his
mother, Mrs. Mary Hesse of Lynwood; a brother, Al Hesse of Lynwood; a sister Mrs. Cora Parr of Visalia; and Mrs.
Terry, his stepdaughter.

Hiatt David J 530212 p2
David Hiatt, 22, Passes Away; David Junior Hiatt, 22, son of  Mr. and Mis. D. I. Hiatt of Lemon Avenue, passes away
February 4 at the Wide Horizon Rest Home at Wheatridge, Colorado, as a result of cancer of the right hip joint. He had
entered the Christian Science home during the first week of November, 1952, after the Spears Sanitarium in Denver
informed his mother that nothing more could be done for him. Young Hiatt had been called into the Army in March 1952.
 After three weeks at Ft. Ord, he was transferred to Camp Roberts. There he had trouble undergoing various maneuvers,
and he was placed in the hospital for six weeks.  He was then discharged and he came home to work on the ranch. In a
month's time he went to Spears Sanitarium.  His mother said he was at Spears for six weeks receiving chiropractic
treatment. His remains were cremated in Denver and disposition is not known at this time.  Surviving are his parents; four
brothers, Donald, Earl and Robert, at home, and Arthur of Modesto; two sisters. Mrs. M. J. Baker of Delaware, Ohio, and
Mrs. Roy Howard of Urbana, Missouri; and grandmother, Mrs. Mary Thuet of Felton, Calif. Hiatt graduated from
Patterson High, class of 1949.  Before being called into service, he worked on his parents' ranch.

Hittle Arthur B 531029 p1
Services Held For A. B Hittle, 70; Services were held Monday for Arthur B. Hittle, 70, of Patterson, who passed away
October 23 in a Modesto Hospital. Interment was at the Modesto Cemetery. He had lived in Patterson for about 30 years
and entered the hospital in September.  For a number of years he worked for the Patterson Ranch Company.  Hittle was
born near Central City, Nebraska on January 28, 1882.  During his youth he lived in Kansas and later served two hitches
in the Navy.  After his discharge from the Navy, he was married to Rosalie Baugh, who survives him.  They resided in
Tacoma, Wash., for a short time before coming to Patterson. Surviving are his wife of Patterson; two daughters, Mrs.
Dorothy Waddell of Santa Barbara and Mrs. Peggy Dowell of Riverbank; two sisters in Topeka, Kansas; and two
brothers.  He was preceded in death by a son, Robert, who died in 1945 while serving in the Armed Forces. Pall bearers
were Johnny Reis, Fred Rauscher, Amos McGee, George Knutson, John McCall and H. R. Brewer.

Holcomb Clair 530917 p1
Man, Grandson Drown Sunday; Clair Holcomb; A birthday picnic ended in tragedy Sunday afternoon when Ocie D.
Holcomb. of Modesto, who was celebrating his 49th birthday and his five-year-old grandson, Clair, drowned in the San
Joaquin river. The elder Holcomb lost his life while trying to save his son, Gilbert, and grandson Clair.  According to
sheriff's office reports, Gilbert had gone swimming with his child riding his neck and the grandfather had plunged in after
them when the youngster got excited and began choking his father. Witnesses said the grandfather reached the pair and
managed to pry the frightened youngster loose, but the child grasped him around the neck, also, and the two sank from
sight within seconds.  The drownings occurred about 20 yards from shore in 16-foot deep water.  A sheriff's crew located
the bodies within 20 minutes after starting dragging operations. The Holcomb family was picnicking at the Shad Banks,
on Carpenter road where TID Lateral Five empties into the river. Gilbert Holcomb decided to go swimming about 3:30 p.
m. and the drownings occurred a short lime later.

Holcomb Ocie D 530917 p1
Man, Grandson Drown Sunday; Ocie D Holcomb; A birthday picnic ended in tragedy Sunday afternoon when Ocie D.
Holcomb. of Modesto, who was celebrating his 49th birthday and his five-year-old grandson, Clair, drowned in the San
Joaquin river. The elder Holcomb lost his life while trying to save his son, Gilbert, and grandson Clair.  According to
sheriff's office reports, Gilbert had gone swimming with his child riding his neck and the grandfather had plunged in after
them when the youngster got excited and began choking his father. Witnesses said the grandfather reached the pair and
managed to pry the frightened youngster loose, but the child grasped him around the neck, also, and the two sank from
sight within seconds.  The drownings occurred about 20 yards from shore in 16-foot deep water.  A sheriff's crew located
the bodies within 20 minutes after starting dragging operations. The Holcomb family was picnicking at the Shad Banks,
on Carpenter road where TID Lateral Five empties into the river. Gilbert Holcomb decided to go swimming about 3:30 p.
m. and the drownings occurred a short lime later.

Hurtig infant 531231 p1
Graveside Services Held For Infant
Graveside services were conducted at Del Puerto Cemetery Tuesday morning by Rev. Magnus Anderson for the stillborn
baby of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hurtig.
Mr. and Mrs. Hurtig and son Eugene, who will be two years old in February, are making their home in San Luis Obispo
where Roy is attending Cal Poly.  Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hurtig of Patterson.

Jones Herbert C 530618 p3
Services Held For Herbert C. Jones; Funeral services were held Monday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Herbert C. Jones.
62, of Fresno who died here June 10 at the Fig Ave. home of his son, Lowell Jones, where he had been visiting.  Rev.
Forrest Childs officiated.  Interment was in Del Puerto Cemetery. Surviving are four sons, Otis Jones and George Jones
of Carson City, Nevada; Lowell Jones of Patterson and Jimmy Jones of California: two daughters, Mrs. Ada Fantz of
Fresno and Mrs. Inez Etcheberry of Avenal; and two sisters, Hilda Whitecock of Richmond, Calif. and Alma Jones of
Arkansas.

Kimball Jim 530108 p3
Former Local Boy Killed in Crash; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kimball of Toas, New Mexico, recently visited Mrs. Marion
Hendy Butts and family at Gustine on their return trip from Tacoma, Wash., where they had gone to wind up the personal
affairs of their only son, Jim, who was killed in an Air Force crash in Alaska in late November. The Kimball's are former
Pattersonites, he having been with the Guayule rubber project here during the war years.  Jim attended grammar school
here before the family moved to Salinas.  He enlisted in the Air Force while attending Hartnell College in Salinas.  He
was a crew member awaiting his call to OCS in December. Young Kimball last visited in Patterson, at the Glen Hendy
home, in December, 1950, introducing his fiancé, Miss Sydney Richardson of Salinas.  Ross Kimball is now with the
forestry Service in New Mexico.

Larson Carl 530219 p1
Services Held for Former Resident; Graveside services were held for Carl Larson, 91, at Del Puerto cemetery Monday at
1 p.m.  Interment was in the family plot there. Larson, a long time resident of Patterson, came here about 1915 or 1916.
He left Patterson about 1943 and since then lived in Oakland with his daughter, Mrs. Hap Brown.  He died from a case of
flu which turned into pneumonia. Larson farmed a piece of ground on Bartch Ave., now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Harmon.  His home on South third Street he sold to Mr. and Mrs. Luther J. Christopherson. He is survived by his
daughter, Mrs. Brown; two grand children, Bill Postal of Alameda and Mrs. Alan Larson, nee Marguerite Postal, of
Oakland, and one great grandchild.  Preceding him in death were his wife, Emily, in 1936; two daughters, Minnie Postal
and Tillie Woofter; a son, Leonard, during World War I; and a grandchild, Kenneth German.

Lee Duck Mrs 530507 p1
Mrs. Duck Lee Passes Away; Funeral services for Mis. Duck Lee, who passed away Sunday in a Chinese hospital in San
Francisco will he held at the  Wing San Funeral Chapel in San Francisco Sunday at 11 a.m. She lived here for 23 years
and operated the Duck Lee Laundry with her husband.  They left Patterson only a few months ago. Surviving are a
husband, Duck Lee, and a son, Allen Gee of  Washington, D. C.  The son was in Patterson this week and planned to
attend the service Sunday.

Lopes Isabel A 530709 p1
Mrs. Isabel A. Lopes Dies Saturday in Patterson Hospital; Mrs. Isabel A. Lopes, 75, died Saturday at Del Puerto Hospital.
She had been in the hospital for about three weeks with a broken hip.  She never fully recovered from an operation on her
hip.  A native of the Azores, she had been a Patterson resident since 1924.  Mrs. Lopes was a member of Council 121,
SPRSI, and Council 82, UPPEC.  Rosary services were held Monday at the Evans Funeral Chapel.  Final services were
held Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church by Rev. John B. Dermody.  Interment was in Hills Ferry cemetery in Newman. She
is survived by four sons, Roland and Harry Lopes of. Patterson, John Lopes, Jr. of Newman and Frank Lopes of Salinas;
four daughters, Mrs. Isabel Silva, Mrs. Mary Silva and Mrs. Ida Rauschcr of Patterson, and Mrs. Rose Silva of Modesto;
two sisters, Mrs. Ida Garcia and Mrs. Olinda Bailey of Hollister; a brother and sister in the Azores; 16 grandchildren and
eight great grandchildren

Machado Manuel 530507 p1
Services Held For Manuel Machado; Funeral mass was held yesterday morning at the Sacred Heart Church for Manuel
Machado, 65, who passed away at Del Puerto Hospital Saturday.  Rev. John B Dermody officiated.  Rosary was  held
Tuesday evening at Evans Chapel and interment was in St. Ma ry's Cemetery yesterday. A native of Oakland and a
veteran of World War I, Machado moved here in 1946.  He was a member of the Turlock Post American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Inez Machado: a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Rico; a grandson, Richard Rico; a
granddaughter, Roxanne Rico; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Freitas of Oakland, Mrs. Lucille Willberg of Oakland and Mrs.
Rosie Alameda of Hayward; and five brothers, Pete Marshall of Los Angeles; Daniel Marshall and John Marshall of
Oakland and Joe Machado and William Machado of Livingston.

Maioli Louise 531210 p1
Final Rites Held For Mrs. Maioli; Final rites were conducted for Mrs. Louise Maioli, 69, of Patterson yesterday morning
at Sacred Heart Church at 10 o'clock, with the Rev. John Dermody officiating. She passed away Sunday morning at Del
Puerto Hospital as a result of internal injuries suffered in an automobile collision Thanksgiving night. Rosary service was
Tuesday night at Evans Funeral Chapel.  She was a native of Cadenazio, Switzerland.  Mr. and Mrs. Maioli and family
came to America in 1910 and moved to Patterson in 1918.  They have lived on Ward Avenue for seven years.  Surviving
are her husband, Sam of Patterson; three daughters, Mrs. Emma Brunoni and Mrs John Bertolosso, Jr. of Patterson and
Mrs. Elvira Costelli of Cadenazio, Switzerland; two sisters Mrs. Henrietta Caccia of Switzerland and Mrs. Joe Zuchetti of
Petaluma, California; nine grandchildren, Dolores. Richard, Carol and Norman Bertolosso Audrey and Peter Brunoni, all
of Patterson, and Mrs. George Miller of San Francisco, Carla and Rosita Costelli of Switzerland, four great
grandchildren, Cheryl and Karen Miller and Marsha and David Brunoni. Pall bearers were Mario Ielmini, Martin
Bizzanelli, Bob Bellani, Buster DelNero, Mike Del Nero and Lorenz Zugnoni.

Maya Felipe J 530604 p1
Felipe Maya, 70 Passes Away; Mass was said Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock by the Rev. John B. Dermody at Sacred
Heart church for Felipe J. Maya, 70, who passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon while visiting at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Erwin Apland, Ivy Avenue.  Interment was in the family plot at St. Mary's Cemetery, Patterson. Mays had
farmed on Almond Avenue since 1919. He was born in Spain and migrated to Wyoming in 1910.   For short periods he
lived in Los Angeles, Stockton, and Nevada prior to moving to Patterson in 1918.  His health wasn't good, but his death
came unexpectedly at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. He had been a dinner guest at the Apland home. Preceding him in death
was his wife, who passed away in 1926. He is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Apland, Mrs. John Frunz and Mrs. Ray
Astiasuain of Reedley; one son, Joe Maya of Patterson; two sisters in Spain and nine grandchildren. Rosary was Monday
night at Evans Chapel.  Pallbearers were Jean Bicary P. Officialdeguy and J. Iturreria, all of Patterson, and C. Erramospe
of Tranquility, V. Iturreria of Reedley and M. Irrigoyen of Dos Palos.  The latter four were schooldays friends in Errazu,
Spain.

McConnell John A 530820 p1
Services Held For Jack McConnell, 68; Longtime friends from Patterson-westley attended the funeral services for John
A. (Jack) McConnell, 68, Tuesday afternoon at the Roller & Hapgood Funeral Chapel in Palo Alto. McConnell died
suddenly Saturday morning at his home in Palo Alto after a short illness. He is remembered in this area as the owner of
McConnell's general merchandise store for about 24 years and as postmaster at Westley.  McConnell came to Westley
from Los Angeles and took over the store now known as Westley market. He and Mrs. McConnell left Westley about two
and a half years ago to make their home in Palo Alto.  Old timers refer to Jack McConnell as the "mayor" of Westley.
Funeral services were conducted by the Elks Lodge of Palo Alto.  McConnell is survived by his wife, Amanda and a
sister, Mrs. Robert Stanton of Carmel.

McGinnis Elizabeth H 530326 p1
Rosary Tonight For Mrs. McGinnis; Rosary will be recited tonight at 8 at Davis-Hansen Funeral Chapel in Newman for
Mrs. Elizabeth Helena McGinnis, 79, a Crows Landing district resident the past 59 years.  She passed away at Del Puerto
Hospital yesterday after a lengthy illness. Mass will be said at 10 a. m. Friday at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church at
Crows Landing.  Interment will be in Hills Ferry Catholic Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles
W. McGinnis, in 1915. Surviving are a son, F. T. McGinnis, owner and publisher of the West Side Index in Newman;
two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Cagwin of Reno, Nev., and Mrs. Charlotte Ahern of Crows Landing: a grandson. William C.
McGinnis of Newman. and a great granddaughter, Marcia McGinnis of Newman.

Millard Bruce L 531231 p1
Services Held for Bruce Millard, 79; Final rites were conducted for Bruce LeRoy Millard, 79, Tuesday at 2:00 o'clock at
Evans Chapel.  Interment was in the family plot at Del Puerto Cemetery. He was a longtime Patterson resident, having
come here in 1923.  For some 25 years he worked for the Patterson Ranch Company, retiring four years ago.  He was a
native of Lynn County, Kansas. Millard died at 2:30 a. m. Sunday at his home, 207 South 6th Street, of coronary
thrombosis.  The funeral service was conducted by L. K. Gordon of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Etta Millard, of Patterson; two sons, Paul of Conrad, Kansas and Marvin of Turlock; two daughters, Mrs. A. E. Combs of
Sun Valley, Calif, and Mrs. Maude Larsen of Sacramento; two brothers, Frank Millard of Cleveland, Kansas and George
Millard of Hayward, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. B. L. Stewart of Patterson and Mrs. H. E. Dorris of Lindsey, Calif .

Morehart Lynne 531029 p1
Lynne Morehart, 2, Drowns In Irrigation Canal Sump Hole; Two year old Lynne Morehart drowned yesterday morning in
a sump hole of the Patterson Water Co. only a few moments after her mother had noticed she was missing. Lynne
Lynette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Morehart, was pulled out of the sump hole by her mother about 10 a. m.
yesterday.  Mrs. Morehart phoned Dr. Edgar DeMar who immediately alerted the Patterson Fire Department resuscitator
squad, but efforts to revive the child wore in vain. Mrs. Morehart said she heard her daughter playing in the yard with her
dog, then after a few moments she noticed the sound of playing was missing.  She called the dog and when the dog came
it was wet all over.  Mrs. Morehart said she didn't think too much about this because the irrigation canal had been empty
for weeks, so she didn't start to look for Lynne right away. About 15 minutes after Lynne had disappeared, her mother
began to search for her.  She found her in the sump hole where the canal passes under Sycamore Ave., about 200 yards
north of Eucalyptus Ave.  She jumped into the water and pulled Lynne out and called for help, but it was too late.  Mrs.
Morehart said Lynne must have fallen from the road into the sump hole, because there was a bump on her head.  The
child had walked across the road and about 50 yards south of the house to the canal. The stagnant water was teeming with
small fish life and it is possible Lynne was standing on the edge of the canal watching the tadpoles.  George Morehart
farms in Crows Landing and Westley and the Moreharts rent the home they live in on Sycamore. They have lived there
four years. They have three other children, Cathy, 5; Jimmy, 10; and Sharon, 13.  Services for Lynne are pending at
Evans Funeral  Chapel.

Mossi Domenico 530716 p1
Domenico Mossi passed away in Rovredo, Switzerland July 9 at the age of 72.  He was the father of Mrs. Max Brunoni.
Services will be held in Switzerland. Mossi had spent a year in Switzerland and planned to return to Patterson the end of
this month.  He had been released from the hospital a week before his death.  He had heart trouble. Mossi came to the
United States in 1912 and began farming in Patterson in 1923. He lived on Bartch Ave. until his wife died seven years
ago when he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Brunoni. Other survivors are  three granddaughters, Mrs. Raymond
Kolding, Mrs. Tom Martin and Mrs Leonard Johnson, a brother, C. Mossi, in the United States, two brothers and three
sisters in Switzerland and four great grandchildren.

Myers Wlater 530521 p1
Walter Myers Passes Away; Walter Myers, 67, passes away Sunday in a Modesto hospital after a lengthy illness.  Myers
had lived here the past 22 years.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Evans Funeral chapel.  The chapel is awaiting
instructions from relatives in Riverside, Calif.

Navy Pilot 530219 p1
Plane Crashes In Stevinson Area; An unidentified pilot lost his life in an airplane crash about 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon
on an island in the Stevinson area.  The plane, an attack dive bomber, flying in formation suddenly dipped toward the
earth and exploded into flames when it burrowed into the ground. The plane was flying from Moffett Field.  Other planes
in the formation tired to contact the pilot of the crashed plane as it was heading groundward, but could get no answer.
Fire fighters and ambulances from Crows Landing and Castle field Air Base were of no use as a Castle Air force Base
fire truck crashed through a bridge making further road travel impossible.  The plane was completely demolished.

North Ida 531217 p9
Services Held For Mrs. Ida North; Services were held December 5 at Santa Rosa for Mrs. Ida North, a former Patterson
resident who passed away December 3. For a number of years she lived on Sycamore Avenue.  Prior to her moving to
Santa Rosa in 1950, she had an apartment on Weber Way. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Gene Darnell of Santa
Rosa, and a sister, Mrs. Olga Baxter of Los Angeles. Attending the funeral services from Patterson were Mr. and Mrs. P.
J. Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thorkelson and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Balaack.

Nunes Antonio F 530625 p1
Antonio F. Nunes Passes Away; Antonio Ferreira Nunes, 57, passes away Saturday evening at Stanislaus County
Memorial Hospital after a. short illness.  A native of the Azores, Nunes was a farmer on Crows Landing Road.  He had
lived in the Modesto area and the Hughson district since 1915 for 33 years. Nunes was a member of BPOE in Modesto
and the PUEC, IDES and SES in Crows Landing.  Services were held yesterday at 10 a.m. at Shannon Chapel in
Modesto.  They were conducted under the auspices of the Modesto Elks.  Interment was in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Anna R. Nunes; six children, Maxine Nunes of Whittier, Hazel Lucas of San Jose, Ellen
Lucas and Margaret Martin of Turlock, Thomas Smith of Crows Landing and John Smith of the U. S. Navy; his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Nunes of the Azores Islands; and two brothers, Johnny Nunes Sr. of Patterson and Manuel Nunes
of Crows Landing.  He also leaves three brothers and three sisters in the Azores Islands.

Park A E 531203 p1
Half Brother Dies While Visiting At Myers Home; A. E. Park, 75, half brother of E. E. Myers and E. D. Myers of
Patterson, died suddenly from a heart attack Saturday afternoon while visiting at the E. E. Myers home. Funeral services
were held at Tracy Tuesday afternoon for the Manteca man.  He is survived by his wife of Manteca and four sons and two
daughters.

Parker Erve M 531203 p1
Two Men Dead From Broadside Crash Near Vernalis; Erve Mac Parker; Death came suddenly to Erve Mac Parker, 49, of
Westley and Clay M. Williams, 56, of Concord Saturday afternoon as they lay in the twisted, mangled wreckage of their
vehicles. Mrs Clay Williams, 51, was rushed to the Stanislaus County Hospital in critical condition.  The tragedy
occurred at the intersection of Gaffery and Allard Roads near Vernalis, about 4:40 p m Saturday but was not discovered
and reported to authorities until six o'clock, 80 minutes after the collision. Both Parker and Williams were dead when
highway patrol officers arrived on the scene. According to official reports later filed with the California Highway Patrol,
a pick-up truck driven by Parker was heading east on Gaffery Road and Williams and his wife were driving  north on
Allard in a sedan registered to the Shell Oil Company. The car and truck are believed to have collided broadside at the
intersection with the impact twisting the pick-up around to the other side of the road and the Williams sedan careening
off the roadway against a PG&E power pole which was sheared off and fell strewing 'hot' wires across the area. Both
drivers and Mrs. Williams were thrown from the vehicles by the force of the collision with Parker's body being recovered
from beneath the running board of the pick-up he was driving.  Parker was returning home from work at the Shoemake &
Gnesa ranch while the Williams couple had been pheasant hunting

Parker Erve M 531203 p2
Services Held For Erve Parker, 49 ;Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Evans Funeral Chapel
for Erve Mac Parker, who died in the automobile crash Saturday afternoon. The Rev. C. H. Terwilliger conducted the
services.  Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery.  Parker with his family, had been a resident of Westley for nine years,
living at Garden Homes.  He was a native of Arkansas.  The deceased was a farmer being employed first by Charles Stark
in Westley and more recently by Shoemake & Gnesa. He is survived by his widow, Allie Parker; four sons, Willard,
Frank, Eddie and Lawrence of Westley; three daughters, Ruth Parker of Westley and Mrs. Roxie Townsend and Flora
Parker of Texas. Also surviving are two brothers Lige of Westley and Jock of Crows Landing; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle
Ballentine of Crows Landing, Mrs. Veda Ford of Westley and Mrs. Rosie Lilly of Oregon. Pall bearers were Kenneth
Fant, Delno Hale, William Van Winkle, Thurmon Hale, Lee Wright and Virgil Allison.

Patrick Dennis E 530604 p1
Graveside Services For Infant Today; Graveside services will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock for Dennis Elwyn
Patrick, born May 31. The infant son of Mr. Mrs. Elwyn Patrick of Grayson passed away June 2 at Del Puerto Hospital.
He is also survived by two sisters, Sharon and Francine, and a brother, Patrick.

Patterson Margaret 531126 p1
Miss M. Patterson Dies in Stockton; Miss Margaret Patterson passed away late Sunday afternoon in St. Joseph's Hospital
in Stockton following a lingering illness.  She was the sister of Mrs. Kathryn Douty and was known by many in Patterson
because of her frequent visits here with. her sister through the years she made her home in Stockton. An older sister, Mrs.
Jessie Howard, preceded her in death last June. Besides Mrs. Douty she is survived by two brothers, Willis Patterson of
Casper, Wyoming, and M. L. Patterson of Minneapolis, Minn.; and several nephews and nieces among whom are Merle
Howard of Oakland, Willis Patterson of Stockton and Sidney "Bill" Swerman of Elko, Nevada (all formerly of the
Patterson district); Charles Patterson of Des Moines, Iowa; Neil Patterson of Casper, Wyo., Sidney Patterson and Mrs.
Madge Johnson of Minneapolis, Minn. and Mrs. Nedra Krough of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Pedrazzi Clement Mrs 530305 p1
Mrs. Pedrazzi, 28, Passes Away; Services Held Monday in San Diego; Services were held Monday at 2:45 p.m. for Mrs.
C1ement Pedrazzi, 28, at the Bonham Brothers Mortuary in San Diego with the Rev. Orval L. Kerr officiating.  Interment
was at Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego. She died the morning of February 26 in the San Diego Hospital after a lengthy
illness. She had entered the hospital six weeks ago.  The former Miss Dettweiler of San Diego was married to Clement
Pedrazzi for nine years, the last five of which they lived on the Pedrazzj ranch on Del Puerto Ave. She is survived by her
husband: two children, Sandra, 7, and Steven, 5: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dettweiler of San Diego; two sisters
and a brother in San Diego. Although she had been paralyzed from the neck down and in ailing health for a long time, she
seemed to be showing improvement and her death came suddenly and as a shock to her husband and relatives.  Clement
Pedrazzi was in San Diego at the time of his wife's passing. Among those attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Pete
Pedrazzi of Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. John Simas of Salinas, Mr. and Mrs A. Pedrazzi of El Centro, Mrs. Charles Redican
of Reno and Mrs. Pedrazzi's relatives of San Diego.

Pereira Francisca N 530312 p1
Francisca Pereira Passes Away; Funeral services were held in Turlock recently for Francesca Nunes Pereira, 72, who
passed away last Thursday in Drows Landing following an extended illness. He leaves his widow, Emilia Pereira, and a
son, Frank N. Pereira Jr., both of Crows Landing.  He was native of the Azores and a member of the UPEC and IDES.

Peterson CP 530528 p1
Death Ends Lifetime of Service to Church, People For C. P. Peterson; Funeral services were conducted at the Mission
Covenant Church Monday afternoon for Charles P. Peterson, 84, whose lifetime of devotion to his community and church
ended suddenly and peacefully Friday night at 10 :45. The Patterson mayor had suffered some pain in his chest Friday
afternoon, and following two fainting spells, was taken to Del Puerto Hospital. Typical of his life, he spent the early
evening at the hospital quietly talking tn his family and worrying about the future of his church . The last three things that
needed to be attended by C.P. were transferred to his daughter, Mrs. William Ralston.  He asked her to finish addressing
cards announcing the Mission Covenant Brotherhood meeting for Monday night, to notify Mrs. Wellemeyer that he
wouldn't be able to attend the Naturalization class graduation, to ask Erick Ohlson to take his Sunday School class. His
life was in order and he passed away in his sleep. Death was caused by coronary thrombosis. C. P. Peterson was born in
the province of Smaland, Sweden, May 31, 1869.  He remained in his native land through his youth, completing what
amounts to two years of college, and came to America in 1894.  He settled in Aspen, Colorado, where he met Miss Anna
Anderson.  They were married March 12, 1898.
Married 55 Years; The Peterson's celebrated their 55th anniversary this year, and on March 19 traveled to Salina,
Kansas, where they attended the 75th anniversary observance of the Covenant Church there.  C. P. had been chairman of
the Salina Church prior to moving to Patterson in 1923.  They spent a month visiting relatives and long time friends.
The Peterson's moved to Enterprise, Kansas, shortly after their marriage.  C. P. became the proprietor of a general
merchandise store and served two terms as mayor of the city.  In 1921 they moved to Salina. Members of the family
remember the years in Enterprise and Salina with laughter as the growing up days spent in school, church and their
fathers store. C. P., they say, was a firm believer in discipline in school, and a spanking at school meant a spanking at
home.  While he was, a trustee of the union school district at Enterprise, sons LeRoy and Rutherford ditched high school
one day to attend a game at Abilene, contrary to the orders of the principal.  They arrived home for a long serious talk
with their father, who made them apologize to the principal and the other trustees before they were eligible to return to
school.  LeRoy is now a school trustee in Turlock. Peterson knew no English when he arrived in this country, but he was
an avid reader and Bible student.  Just as he believed whole heartedly in the work of pastors, he believed in the teachers.
He served as a Patterson Elementary School trustee for about eight years, starting in 1926 or 27.  His daughter, Mrs. Paul
Johnson says that he never criticized a pastor or teacher in the presence of children.
Religious Man; As a young man C.P. committed his life to the church.  He rarely missed a service in his church and many
times attended other churches in town.  As a father he sought to rear his children in the Christian life. The family said
daily devotions included in his daily prayer were his family, his pastor, his church, his fellow workers and those in place
of leadership and responsibility.  Mrs. Johnson recalls that the children always accompanied their parents to church.  She
says they never were disciplined in church, but C.P. would often reach into his pocket for pepper mint candy when the
sermon was getting long. C.P. first came to Patterson in 1911 and brought land.  However, it was 1923 when the family
moved here.  His sons, Rutherford, LeRoy and Eldon, and his brother Gus, preceded the family to Patterson.  The
Peterson's settled at 209 N. 3nd, Street until 1943 when they moved to 316 N. 3rd Street. Peterson worked for Gus a short
time in a market located at the present Red & White site.  He then became manager of the Mutual Creamery & Market
where Golden Valley Creamery is now located.  This later became McMarr's 's Store and then Safeway.  He remained as
manager of Safeway as the store was moved to the spot where Leaf's now stands. In 1939 at the age of 70, he retired from
a paying job to one of community service. He has served on the City Council for 17 years and since last December had
been mayor.  C, P. was a director of the Commercial Bank since 1925, and he has been treasurer for a number of years.
Her has served on the City council for 17 years, and since last December had been mayor.  C.P. was a director of the
commercial Bank since 1925, and he had been treasurer for a number of years.
Served A, Deacon; At the Mission Covenant Church he was deacon for 27 years, chairman of the congregation for 24
years and superintend of the Sunday School for a number of years.  In addition he served 15 years on the board of the
California Conference Bible camp grounds at Mission Springs, six years on the executive board of the conference and 26
years on the board of the Emanuel Hospital in Turlock. Following his death, letters wires, telephone calls and floral
tributes were received by the family from longtime friends throughout the nation. The Rev. C. A. Nylund officiated at
services Monday afternoon at the Mission Covenant Church, read passages from the Scripture and Rev. Bethel Bengston
of Hilmar offered the prayer.  Inter-(sic) Rev. Harold Carlson of Escalon. Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. Peterson
is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Peterson; two daughters, Mrs. William Ralston and Mrs. Paul Johnson of Patterson;
four sons, Rutherford of Modesto, Leroy of Turlock, Eldon of San Francisco and Charles serving with the Army in Japan;
three borthers, Gus of Patterson, Bernard in Sweden and Walfred of McPherson, Kansas; 12 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Erick Ohlson, Darwin William, Fred Hansen, Paul Carlson, Harold Thorkelson and
William Strand.  Serving as honorary pallbearers were his fellow directors of the Commercial bank, members of the City
council and fire chief O. S. Ball representing the city employees.

Pires Antonio C 530212 p2
Services Held For Antonio Pires; Colony Resident Ill For Several Months; Antonio C. Pires, 66, a Patterson resident for
36 years, passed away last Thursday evening at his Fruit Avenue home after having been ill for several months.  He was a
native of Tereira Island, Azores. Mass was said Monday with Father John B. Dermody officiating, and interment was at
St. Mary's Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mariana of Patterson; a daughter, Mrs. Mary DeCoit of Turlock; two sons,
Anthony Pires of Turlock and Manuel Pires of Modesto; and five grandchildren.  He was a member of Patterson Council
No. 146 I. D. E. S. Pall bearers were Joe Victor, Albert Silveira, Tony V. Silva, Tony Viera, Joe Oliveria and John Perry.

Pringle Hershel G 531110 p1
Services Held For Hershel Pringle; Services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 p. m. at Evans Chapel for Hershel Clyde
Pringle, 46, a native of Arkansas, who passed away suddenly at his Grayson home last Thursday morning. Services were
held up pending the arrival of a sister.  Rev. Forrest Childs officiated and interment was in Del Puerto Cemetery.  Pringle
had been a resident of Westley for 12 years. He is survived by his wife Mrs Marjorie Pringle; three children Orley Barton
and Annette Barton of Westley and Mrs. Irma Lee Long of Texas; three  sisters, Mrs Berneal Jacobs of Modesto, Mrs
Everett Weber of Idaho and Mrs. Ofe Shelton of Shafter; and three brothers, Edgar of New Mexico and twin brothers
Tifton and Clifton of Illinois.

Reis John Sr 530702 p1
Former Patterson Rancher Dies; Former Patterson rancher, John Reis Sr., 67, passed away early Saturday morning at
Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City from a sudden internal hemorrhage.  A native of the Azores, he had been feeling well
until last Wednesday when he suddenly took ill. He had been a rancher here from 1913 to 1928 after which he moved to
Half Moon Bay where; he rented out homes.  He had visited friends in Patterson only two weeks ago and marched in the
Pentecost parade. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a. m. at the Evans Funeral Parlor.  Interment was in St.
Mary's cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Reis of Half Moon Bay; a brother, Joe Reis of Livingston; four
sisters, Mrs. Joe Toste of  Monterey, Mrs. Emily Silva and Mrs. Manuel L. Ferreira both from Patterson; Mrs. Adeline
Perry of Massachusetts; two sons, Jess Reis and Johnny Reis Jr., both of Patterson; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Barbe of
Patterson; eight grand children, Susan Reis of Ceres, Charley Ferry, Mrs. Al Scheuber, Gene Reis, Betty Ann Reis, Diana
Reis, Christine Reis, Linda Reis, all of Patterson; three great grand children, Allan Scheuber, Kathleene Ferry, and Carol
Scheuber, all of Patterson. Acting as pall bearers were Joaquin Azevedo, John Azevedo, Jr., Frank Homen, Joe Homen,
Joe Silva all of Patterson and Tony Borba of Crows Landing.

Roberts Frank 530604 p1
Services Held In Modesto Wednesday; Mr. And Mrs. Frank Roberts were called to Modesto Sunday following the death
of Leonard Peterson, father-in-law of their daughter, mrs. Stanley Peterson. Funeral services were held yesterday in
Modesto.  Peterson leaves his widow, Bessie; a son, Stanley; and granddaughter, Cameron, all of Modesto.

Ross James A 530312 p1
Services Held for James Arthur Ross, Accident Victim; Services were held at 2 p.m. yesterday for James Arthur Ross, 44,
who died early Saturday morning from injuries sustained in a two car collision at the corner of Eucalyptus and Sycamore
early Friday morning. Ross, unconscious, was taken to Del Puerto Hospital by ambulance immediately following the
accident.  He sustained a broken arm, fractured skull, a crushed chest and internal injuries.  Doctors worked on him all
night but Ross never regained consciousness. H. N. Lightner. the other victim of the accident, was treated at the hospital
for lacerations of the right forehead and frontal area, and contusions and abrasions of both knees and the lower third of
both thighs.  He was re leased from the hospital Friday afternoon and returned home. Lightner, driving a pickup loaded
with chickens, was driving north on Sycamore and Ross was going east on Eucalyptus. The two apparenly tailed to see
each other and collided.  Both men were thrown from the vehicles and Lightner's pickup knocked over a power pole and
Ross' car overturned. Ross was a native or Arkansas and lived here with his family for the past ten years.  He was a
rancher.  He is survived by his wife, Atral Ross: a son. James C. Ross a daughter, Clara Yvonne Ross, and his mother.
Mrs. Fannie Ross, all of Patterson. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Maudie Burgess of Arkansas; Mrs. Neva Parker
of Turlock; Mrs. Ollie Brinkman and Mrs. Nettie Brinkman of Vernalis; and Mrs. Lester Cochran of Patterson; and four
brothers, Sanford and Dave Ross of Patterson: Jackie Ross of Benecia and Roosevelt Ross of Modesto. Services were
conducted at Evans Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Miller officiating.  Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery.

Rumbo Thomas J 530723 p1
Boy, 8, Drowns in San Joaquin River; Thomas J. Rumbo, 8, of Patterson drowned Saturday afternoon about one half mile
north of the Las Palmas bridge on the San Joaquin river.  Rumbo had been in Patterson only about one week. Rumbo had
gone to the river to swim with his brothers Jimmy, 12, and Paul Wayne, 6.  The boys apparently swam into a hole in the
river bottom and became stuck.  Their cries for help were heard by Bill Crossley, Don Bell and Elden Snowball, all of
Vallejo, and Kermit Smith of Turlock.  These boys succeeded in pulling Jimmy and Paul Rumbo out but Thomas was not
found right away.  After Crossley found him, the boys tried artificial respiration to bring him around.  A resuscitator from
the  Patterson Fire Department was taken to the scene but attempts to revive the boy failed. Services were held Tuesday at
9:30 a. m. at the Evans Funeral Chapel by Rev. Forrest Childs.  Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. Rumbo was born
in Sacramento and is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Jean Davis of Sacramento, Joyce Boyd of Patterson and Carlyn Sue
Rumbo of Patterson; six brothers, Robert Rumbo, in the navy, William Rumbo, in Oklahoma, Leonard Rumbo, Jr., Bobby
Rumbo, Jimmy Rumbo and Paul Rumbo, all of Pattorson; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Rumbo of Patterson.

Selbach Herman 530514 p4
Former Resident Passes Away; Herman Selbach, a former resident of Patterson, passed away in Downy, Calif., Monday
night.  He was about 71. Selbach and J. M. Kerr established the first hardware business in Patterson about 1909 or 1910,
before the township and colony were laid cut.  They located in the building which is now the Patterson Hardware and ran
a plumbing and hardware shop. In 1915 Selbach went to work in the pipe line department of Standard Oil and later quit
and worked for Union Oil Co. in Los Angeles until he retired.  Selbach's wife, Mrs. Clara Selbach, is the sister of Mrs. F.
S Harrison.

Shallish Ruth 530730 p1
Services For Mrs. Roger' Sister; Services were held for Mrs. Ruth Shallish July 24, and interment was at Golden Gate
National Cemetery in San Bruno. Mrs. Bud Rogers, sister of. Mrs. Shallish, attended the services.  Mrs. Shallish had
stayed at the Rogers home for about a month following the death of her husband in December, 1952. Also attending the
services were Mrs. Carol Ann Daken, daughter, who came from the Azore Islands where her husband is stationed with
the Air Force, and relatives and friends from Turlock and down south. Mrs. Shallish died July 21.

Silva Domingos S 530219 p1
Domingos S. Silva Services Held; Passed Away Early Thursday Morning; Services were held Monday  morning at Sacred
Heart Church for Domingos S. Silva, 79, of Elm  Ave.  Interment for the retired dairyman, who lived in the Patterson
Colony for 39 years, was at St. Mary's Cemetery. He died at 1:45 a.m. February 12 at Del Puerto Hospital, where he had
been under treatment for more than a month.   Rosary services were Monday night at Evans Chapel.  He is survived by
his daughter Mrs. Manuel Azevedo Jr. of Patterson: three sons, Lears and Domingos Jr. of Patterson, and Frank of San
Francisco; and 10 grandchildren. Silva was a member of Patterson Lodge No. 146, I. D. E. S.  He was a native of the
Azores. Pall bearers wore Joe Enos. A.  M. Victorino, M. A. Azevedo, John Soares, all of Patterson, and Joaquin Perira
of Pacific Grove, John Azevedo of Monterey.

Silva Rita S 530416 p1
Services Held For Mrs. Rita Silva; Funeral mass was conducted by the Rev. John B. Dermody at Sacred Heart Church at
10 a.m. yesterday for Mrs. Rita S. Silva, 86, who passed away April 12 at a Modesto hospital after a lengthy illness.
Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery, Patterson.  She had been hospitalized for a number of years.  Rosary was recited
Tuesday evening at Evans chapel. Mrs. Silva was a native of Fayal, Azores Islands. Surviving are a son Manuel A. Silva
of Patterson, five grandchildren, Mrs. Tony Borba of Orange Avenue, Manuel Silva, Edward Silva and Alice McLure of
Modesto, and Angie Schreck of Van Nuys. There are ten great-grandchildren.

Slater Dwight W 530326 p8
Former Principal at Grayson School Dies in Tulare; Dwight W. Slater, 61, principal at Grayson School in 1948, died
Saturday morning at his home in Tulare.  He had been in ill health for a number of years. While a teacher in 1947 and
principal at Grayson School, he was active in Patterson Lions Club and was a member of Patterson OES No. 417 and the
Federated church.  He is survived by his wife, Edith, and daughter, Ruth. Mrs. Slater sent Mrs. Garner Seal the notice of
her husband's death.

Sloan Ida L 530507 p10
Graveside Services For Ida L. Sloan; Graveside services were held here recently for Ida L. Sloan at Del Puerto cemetery.
A native of Lompoc she was in her 90's when she passed away in Santa Barbara April 27 where she had lived for the last
15 years. The remains were cremated there and the ashes sent here for burial along side her mother.
Among the survivors are a nephew and niece, Lauren Morgan of Patterson and Mrs. Rena Coover of San Bruno.

Smith Larecne S 530416 p1
Lawrence Smith, 81, Buried In San Jose; Services wet c held in San Jose Tuesday morning for Lawrence Samuel Smith,
81, who passed away at 2 a. m. April 12 at Del Puerto Hospital.  Interment was at Saratoga, where he lived for 50 years as
a prune farmer. He and his widow, Mrs. Mable Smith, had lived on Orange Avenue for the past six years.  He was
hospitalized Saturday morning with pneumonia, and that was the cause of his death.   For the past 16 months he had been
confined to a wheelchair following a stroke that paralyzed him.
Native of Iowa;
Mrs. Smith says she is going to live with her daughter, Mrs. Grace Park, in Greenwood, Nebraska.  Smith was a native of
Albia, Iowa. Surviving are his widow; a son, Ormand Smith of Coarse Gold, California; and two brothers, Irwin J. Smith
of Missouri and Harley Smith of Idaho. He was preceded in death by his first wife.  The present Mrs. Smith and he were
married for 10 years.

Sonderegger Ruth G 531210 p2
Former Resident Passed Away; Mrs. Ruth Green Sonderegger of Ventura passed away November 12 after major surgery.
The Green family formerly lived in Patterson, and Mrs. Sonderegger went to Patterson schools. She is survived by her
husband and two daughters; her parents of Santa Barbara; sister, Rae, and brother, Norval of Oakland.

Strand Charles V 530326 p1
Services Held For Charles V. Strand; Charles Victor Strand, 91, passed away Friday at Del Puerto Hospital.  A native of
Sweden, he resided with his son, Albert. on South Third St. Funeral services were held at Evans Chapel Monday at 2 p.m.
with Rev. C. A. Nylund officiating.  Interment was in Del Puerto cemetery. He came to America in 1881 and was married
in Michigan a year later.  He worked for the railroad there, retiring and coming to Patterson 21 years ago.  He was
preceded in death by his wife, Emma Charlotte, in May, 1944.  Surviving are three sons, William,  Albert and Harry, all
of Patterson. Serving as pall bearers were Erick Ohlson, C. R. Almquist, Edwin Fredrickson, Richard Kolander, Gus
Peterson and Peter Carlberg.

Sullivan Luther 530423 p1
Services Held For Luther Sullivan; Luther Sullivan, a rancher in the Westley area for more than 5 years passed away last
Thursday night in the Franklin Hospital of San Francisco following a heart attack the previous Sunday night.  Services
were held at Evans Chapel Monday afternoon, and interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. The Rev. W. E. Babb of
Kansas City conducted the service.  He had officiated at the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan in Kansas on March 24,
1920; and Mrs. Sullivan called and requested he come to California for the funeral services
In Ill Health; Sullivan had a heart condition for some time, and he had returned from a 25-day stay in the San Francisco
Hospital February 27.  After his attack Sunday night, he reentered the hospital Monday morning.  He was born in
Nokomis, Illinois, and would have been 60 years old tomorrow. The Sullivan's came to California in 1937 and have
farmed here ever since.  He is survived by his widow, Jenny; a son, Kenneth, and two grandchildren, all living at the
Westley ranch.  He was preceded in death by two children.  Also surviving are two brothers and a sister, Leonard of
Modesto, Frank and Mrs. Lenore Ford of Kansas.  All were here for the funeral service. Pall bearers were Norman
Allport, Willis Mollen, Jack Schmidt, Sam Thompson, Babs Arambel and Rey Pridmore.

Sutherland Fred A 530101 p1
Services For Fred Sutherland; Funeral services were scheduled for yesterday morning, Wednesday, at 11 a.m., at Evans
funeral chapel for Fred A. Sutherland, 74, who passed away suddenly in his Westley home on Howard Ave. A native of
Hanford, he lived in Westley for the past seven years, moving here form Oakland.  He had retired from service with the
Key System in Oakland. Rev. Kenneth Miller, pastor of the Federated Church conducted the service.  Interment will be in
Del Puerto Cemetery. Surviving him is his wife, Ethel, whom he married in 1897 in Hanford. He is survived by a son,
Dewey Sutherland of Westley; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Pimental of Portland, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Rice of
Hanford and Mrs. Amelia Johnston of Oakland; and two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Thompson Eddie N 530917 p1
Car Smashes Into S. P. Freight Engine, Eddie Thompson, 54, Fatally Injured; Eddie N. Thompson, 54, died at 2:00 a. m.
Wednesday en route to the hospital after his car smashed headlong into the side of a Southern Pacific freight locomotive.
The engine was on the spur track crossing the highway to the packing sheds in the south end of the city.  Funeral services
will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Evans Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Magnus Anderson officiating.  Interment
will be at Del Puerto Cemetery.  Four freight cars were being backed to the packing sheds when the accident occurred.
All tour cars and most of the engine had already cleared the highway.
Two Cars Stopped; Conductor James Dobbs of Tracy said he had swung off the cars to flag down two cars approaching
from the south.  When he climbed back on the train, he saw headlights of a car making a turn off El Circulo onto the
highway.  He said he was sure that the engine would clear the tracks before the car reached the spur.  The next thing he
knew the engine was rocked by the impact. Thompson, who has lived in the Patterson area for some 25 years, died in the
ambulance en route to the hospital and was taken to Evans Funeral Chapel. The front end of Thompson's car was
demolished.  The accident occurred at 1:45 a. m.  Engineer was R. G. Mattson of Tracy. Thompson lived on Almond
Avenue with his brother Julius, who is believed to be the only immediate relative surviving.  He was employed for the
most part as an agricultural worker.

Thronson Etta 530903 p1
Mrs. Thronson Passes Away Here; Services will be held in Dayton, Washington for Mrs. Etta Thronson, 88, who passed
away early yesterday morning at the home of her son, J. A. Thronson.  She had lived here the last three years. A native of
Oregon City, Oregon, she is survived by her son and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Boothby of Portland, Ore. She was a member
of the Eastern Star Chapter in Dayton for 65 years.  Arrangements were handled by Evans Funeral Chapel.

Tracy Leon 530514 p1
Year Old Boy Dies Suddenly; A one year old boy died suddenly at Del Puerto Hospital Monday and an autopsy is being
performed to discover the cause of death.  The boy, Leon Tracy, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tracy of Coalinga.
The family was passing through Patterson when the youngster was taken ill.  He was taken to Del Puerto Hospital at noon
and passed away at 2 p.m.. Remains were sent to Pleasanton by Evans Funeral Chapel for burial.

Webster Anna I 531008 p1
Services Today For Anna Isabel Webster; Services will be held at 2 p. m. today at Evans Funeral Chapel for Anna Isabel
Webster, 48, who passed away in a Modesto hospital Monday after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Ireland and
lived here the past 25 years. Rev. J. Carl Fritz will officiate at services and interment will be at Del Puerto Cemetery. She
was a member of Patterson Chapter OES No. 417 and the Rebecca Lodge of Newman. Surviving are a husband, Douglas
Webster; a son, James, of San Francisco; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kirkpatric; and two sisters, Mrs. Mabel
Gervasoni of Patterson and Mrs. Jayne Hackett of Chowchilla.

Wheeler Ida M 531126 p1
Services Wednesday For Ida M. Wheeler; Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p. m. at Evans Funeral Chapel
for Ida Mac Wheeler,70, who passed away early Monday morning at her home at 511 South 3rd St. after a lengthy illness.
A native of Carmi, Illinois, she had lived here six years. She is survived by her husband, Randolph A. Wheeler of
Patterson, a son, James H. Allen of Los Angeles: three daughters, Mrs. George Spurr of Wisconsin, Mrs. H. Doble of
Oregon and Mrs. Walter Witherspoon of Modesto; a brother, Oscar Hood of Oklahoma; and a sister, Mrs. H. C.
Breedlove of Vancouver, Washington.  She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.  Officiating at Wednesday
services will be Rev. H. T. Langly of Modesto.  Interment will be in Patterson.

Whitbeck Cora V 531018 p1
Services Today For Cora Whitbeck; Services will be held at Evans Funeral Chapel at 4 p. m. today for Cora Virginia
Whitbeck, 79, who passed away Monday in a Modesto hospital. She was a native of Minnesota and has lived here the
past 24 years. Officiating at services will be Rev. Forrest Childs.  Interment will be at Del Puerto Cemetery.  Surviving
are the following children: Harry Neal Whitbeck of Patterson, Mrs. Mary Rosales of Los Angeles, Mrs. Robert Schultz
and Herman Whitbeck of Hood River, Oregon, Nelly Hudson of Monrovia and Katherine Wippert of Santa Monica.

Wilcox Nellie 530521 p1
Nellie Wilcox, 62, Passes Away; Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Wilcox, 62, were held yesterday afternoon at Norton
Mortuary, Turlock, with interment at Del Puerto Cemetery, here.  The Rev. B. N. Bengston, pastor of the Hilmar
Covenant Church, officiated. She passed away Sunday morning in a Modesto hospital after a long illness.  She had been
in the hospital for a month.  Mrs. Wilcox had resided in Patterson at 210 North Third Street for six years prior to moving
to Modesto a few months ago to stay with her son, Woodrow Olds.  While here the two-story house was operated by her
as a rest home. She was a native of Yates Center, Kansas, and lived in Idaho before coming to California.  In 1919 she
came to Hughson and has been a resident of Turlock, Hilmar and Crows Landing.   Her husband died in 1946 and is
buried at Del Puerto Cemetery. Surviving are three sons, Woodrow Olds of Modesto, Frederick Olds of Stockton and
Donald Olds of Hilmar; four daughters, Dena Velma Moorehead and Virginia Nellie Wilson of Modesto, Ollie Berne
Tyra of Santa Cruz and Frances Maryanne Challberg of Hilmar; a brother, Dexter C. Rich of Idaho; two sisters, Anna
French of Washington and Mary E. Holland of Oregon; 19 grandchildren arid six great grandchildren.

Williams Clay M 531203 p1
Two Men Dead From Broadside Crash Near Vernalis;  Clay M Williams; Death came suddenly to Erve Mac Parker, 49,
of Westley and Clay M. Williams, 56, of Concord Saturday afternoon as they lay in the twisted, mangled wreckage of
their vehicles. Mrs Clay Williams, 51, was rushed to the Stanislaus County Hospital in critical condition.  The tragedy
occurred at the intersection of Gaffery and Allard Roads near Vernalis, about 4:40 p m Saturday but was not discovered
and reported to authorities until six o'clock, 80 minutes after the collision. Both Parker and Williams were dead when
highway patrol officers arrived on the scene. According to official reports later filed with the California Highway Patrol,
a pick-up truck driven by Parker was heading east on Gaffery Road and Williams and his wife were driving  north on
Allard in a sedan registered to the Shell Oil Company. The car and truck are believed to have collided broadside at the
intersection with the impact twisting the pick-up around to the other side of the road and the Williams sedan careening
off the roadway against a PG&E power pole which was sheared off and fell strewing 'hot' wires across the area.
Both drivers and Mrs. Williams were thrown from the vehicles by the force of the collision with Parker's body being
recovered from beneath the running board of the pick-up he was driving.  Parker was returning home from work at the
Shoemake & Gnesa ranch while the Williams couple had been pheasant hunting

Willis Milton A 530903 p1
Milton Willis Passes Away; No record of relatives of the late Milton A. Willis has been found by Evans Funeral Chapel.
Willis, 51, passed away in Del Puerto Hospital last week Wednesday evening. He had lived in Grayson for seven years
and in San Jose prior to that.  Funeral services were held at Evans Chapel yesterday morning. Rev. J. Carl Fritz officiated.
Interment was in Del Puerto Cemetery.

Wilson Margeret E 531126 p1
Services Held For Margaret Wilson; Services were held Saturday morning at Evans Funeral Chapel for Margaret
Elizabeth Wilson, 33, who died suddenly last week Wednesday night at home on Holly Ave.  Rev. Forrest Childs
officiated and interment was in Patterson. A native of Oregon, she had lived here seven years.  She is survived by a
husband, James G. Wilson of Patterson; a son, Eddie, 8 1/2 years old; a daughter, Peggy, 6 months old, and a mother in
San Jose.

Zamudio infant 531008 p1
Infant Passes Away Suddenly; Burial will be in Merced for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Zamudio of Walnut Ave.
Camp.  The infant died suddenly Monday after a short illness.

Zellmer infant 530219 p1
Graveside Services; Graveside services were held at Ripon Cemetery Friday for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Zellmer.  The infant was stillborn and the fire department answered a resuscitator call Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. at
Walnut Ave. and First St., but efforts to save the infant were unsuccessful.