Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1932, Page 2
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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