Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1935, Page 2
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Jeffers, Joseph E. 350705 p1
J. E. Jeffers Dies at Home Here Monday; Joseph E. Jeffers, Patterson resident for the past fifteen years, passed away at his South Sixth home Monday night following an illness of several months. The deceased was a pensioned employee at the rural mail service, having spent a long period in the service. Previous to coming here he served the route handling the Cottonwood area south of Gustine. He transferred to the local route about 1920 and served here for about seven years, until his retirement. He was a native of California, aged 70 years, and is survived by the widow, Mrs. Katherine Jeffers, and one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Daniels of Gustine. A sister, Mrs. John Henlin of Gustine. and two other sisters residing in Nevada and Utah also survive. Funeral services were held at Newman Wednesday afternoon with internment in the Newman cemetery. The services were under the auspices of the Newman Lodge of Odd Fellows.
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Jones, Ernie 350625 p1
Newman Index Second Crash in Race Fatal: Ernie Jones; Rush of Sight-Seers Apparent Cause of Tragedy A spectacular finish to a race and a life was the climax of the Newman auto races Sunday. An amateur driver, unknown to the valley association racers, driving a car built here in Newman, and not, given a look in for the principal race, stepped out with the gun, took an early lead and spread eagled the field, lapping every car once and some twice. Ernie Jones, the driver, was nearing the finish, on the fourteenth lap of the sixteen-lap race, and more than a clear lap ahead of his nearest rival, when fate struck and he must make a choice than ended the race for him and his life as well. First Accident Underlying Cause; The trouble began in the fourth lap, when No, 12, driven by one of the visiting pilots, went out of control near the three-quarter turn and left the track. The driver seemed unable to do anything but hold it straight and the car crashed through the board fence around the track, crossed the highway at a good speed, and landed in the field on the north side of the road, not so badly damaged, the driver having a broken nose and some bruises. Spectators Rush Across; There was a rush of the crowd from the infield across the track to see the smash, scores of people making the crossing despite the whizzing racers. Chief Hauser tried to stop it, but while he was at one spot the crowd crossed elsewhere. Jones, leading his field by a clear lap and more, came down the stretch on his fourteenth round, the judges ready to give him the flag signal when he reached the stand for the last lap. He was handling his car well, making the turns nicely though at high speed, when the insistent sight-seers, bound for the scene of the wreck, loomed in his path, and Jones was forced to swerve the car to avoid them. One report, not directly verified, is that a group of three girls were the principal hazard. The swerve was fatal; at that speed, he could not regain control. The car left the track, shot 150 yards into the field, turning over and over. The sight-seers were saved; the driver went to the hospital fatally injured. The young man was removed to the Newman hospital, but nothing could be done to enable him to survive such a shock. He died Monday forenoon. A fractured skull and several broken ribs were the principal injuries. Was Native of Newman; The youth was a native of Newman, in his twenty-eighth year, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Jones , who have lived here about thirty years. He leaves his young wife Mary; two brothers, Stanley Jones of Newman, and Albert Jones of Oakland; and one sister, Mrs Edna Ceresetti of Oakland.
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Krigbaum, Helen M. 350301 p1
Mrs. H. Krigbaum Passes Away Friday; Fina1ly succumbing to complications that followed an injury just a year ago, Mrs. Helen M. Krigbaum passed away Friday at a Modesto hospital. A fall at her Colony home caused a fractured hip and she never recovered from the mishap. The deceased was 74 year of age, a native of Illinois, and had resided here for the past 19 years. She is survived by her husband, Henry S. Krigbaum; a grandson, Lowell, residing at Miles City, Montana, and a niece, Mrs. A. C. Ayers of Linden, as the only near relatives. The deceased occupied a prominent part in local activities for many years, being an active worker in the Colony Club during its career. Funeral services were held from the chapel of Davis & Evans Monday, with Dr. A. B. Gilbert officiating. Interment followed at Del Puerto Cemetery.
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Krogh, Hans 351206 p4
Mother of Hans Krogh Passes; Newman Index-- Following closely her late husband, Hans Krogh, who died last February at the age of 74, Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Krogh passed away Sunday at Carmel, where she had been taken for medical treatment, at the Peninsula hospital. Mrs. Krogh was 67 years of age. She was a native of Denmark but came to America as a child. Married to Mr. Krogh at an early age, she spent her active life at the home ranch southeast of Newman and raised a large family. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Anna Krogh; and five sons, Peter Krogh of Gustine, Hans Krogh of Patterson, Howard of Modesto, and Leslie and Irwin of Gustine; also two brothers, Jacob Jensen of Newark and Hans Jensen of Alameda, and a sister in Denmark. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, Rev. H. J. von Renner officiating, with interment in the family plot at the Newman cemetery.
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Krogh, Hans H. 350222 p7
Newman 1ndex Father of Local Man Dies at Newman; One of this section's best known and most respected farmers, Hans H. Krogh, closed his earthly career Saturday, following a somewhat lengthy illness. He passed away at the Krogh "home ranch" southwest of Newman at the age of 74 years. Most of Hans Krogh's life had been passed here. He came from his birthplace in Denmark at the age of 17 in 1888, coming direct to Newman to join his older brother, Chris Krogh. He spent 57 years on the West Side, was a successful farmer and the father of a large family. He was a member of the Dania Order and was formerly very prominent in its activities and held many offices, local and grand lodge. He was a progressive farmer, and took great pride in his ranch and his herds. He was one of the most universally popular men of the district, a man without an enemy. The deceased is survived by his wife, Marie Krogh, five sons and a daughter; Peter, Leslie and Irwin of Gustine, Howard of Modesto, Hans Jr., of Patterson, and Miss Anna Krogh of Newman.
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Lamas, Timateo 350816 p1
Westley Ranch Laborer Passes; Timateo Lamas, Westley ranch laborer, passed away at a Modesto Hospital Thursday of last week. A native of Mexico, he was 35 years of age and is survived by his wife and six children. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church Saturday morning with Rev. J. A. Martins in charge followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Davis & Evans had charge of arrangements.
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Long, James P. 350111 p2
Passing of James P. Long after Illness; James P. Long passed away at his Grayson home yesterday afternoon after an illness of six months. A native of West Virginia, aged 75 years, Long had resided here for the past 21 years. He is survived by his widow and nine children Joseph J., James P. Jr., Mrs. Elizabeth Burns, Mrs. Virginia Mettier, Mrs. Ida M. Cowley, Mrs. Wallace Smith, Mrs. Dorothy Rawlings, H. Clay Long and Miss Anna Long. Funeral services will be held from the Davis & Evans chapel at 2 p. m. Saturday, followed by internment at Grayson cemetery.
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Lopes, Mary 350614 p2
Mother of John Lopes Jr. Passes; Mrs. Mary Lopes, pioneer resident of Gustine passed away at Hayward last Friday after an illness of several months. She was the mother of John Lopes Jr. of Patterson Funeral services were held at Hayward Tuesday with a large attendance from the West Side.
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Marquelind, Fred 350726 p5
Newman Index Smoke in Jail Proves Fatal; A wanderer giving the name of Fred Marquelind, who had been arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and tossed in to jail for the night, ended his earthly career Friday night by asphyxiating himself, presumably by smoking and setting fire to his bedding, He had been deprived of his matches by the arresting officer when put away, but must have kept one in some corner of a pocket. Papers in his pockets showed that he had relatives in Ellis, Kansas, and they were notified by wire. J. H. Marquelind, a brother, answered the wire and had the body held for his arrival. Coroner Sovern investigated the matter Saturday and had an autopsy made, showing death by asphyxiation. He considered an inquest unnecessary. Marquelind was about 45 years of age and was a world war veteran, according to his papers. Besides his brother, J. H. Marquelind, he has a sister who is a nurse.
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McBride, Margaret 350726 p 1
2 Killed in Auto Accidents, N. N. Stanley and Small Girl Are Victims; Mother and Five Children Hit at Intersection One was killed, one seriously injured and four incurred minor hurts in a bad crossing smash at the Las Palmas intersection with the West Side Highway Sunday morning about 8:30. Margaret McBride, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David McBride of Modesto was the victim, being instantly killed. Mrs McBride incurred a fractured pelvis and numerous cuts and bruises. Four other children, David, 11; Anna May, 9; Herbert, 5; and Dorothy, 1 were not serious. Mrs. McBride had taken her husband to work at the Covell ranch and was leaving town again, although her route did not coincide with that to Modesto at the time. Whether she observed the boulevard stop sign was not established, but at any rate she drove squarely into the middle of the intersection, eastbound, as another car arrived from the south and struck her old touring car right in the middle. This was fortunate in a way, as the car was knocked about forty feet along the road without turning over, hurling the passengers in all directions. If it had upset, more might have been killed. The second car a light coupe, had the front end stove in, but the two occupants escaped with minor bruises, incurred when they hit the windshield. They were from Dos Palos, H. A. Cain, 21, the driver, and Truman Palmer, 8. No Restrictions; Cain admitted he had been traveling about 45 miles per hour at the time, according to Deputy Ossie Ball, who was on the scene a minute or so after the crash. But the evidence of the crashed cars seemed to indicate that he had succeeded in slowing down considerably with his brakes before the collision took place, as a head-on blow at that speed would seemingly caused more damage. Traffic officers who investigated said that Cain was in the clear, however, as there is no speed limit zone there, contrary to common impression. The highway is not built up to come within either residential or business classification, and the 43 mile limit is legal. Taken to Modesto; The dead and injured were taken to Modesto following the crash. Mrs. McBride is confined to a hospital but the others were released following treatment. Funeral services for the dead child were held there Tuesday morning.
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McCormick, Clara 351011 p1
Wife Killed in Same Manner as Husband Expired; Mrs. Clara McCormick of Oakland, died in a Sonora hospital Tuesday, 24 hours after an auto accident there in which she incurred a fractured skull from which he never rallied. Mrs. McCormick will be remembered here as Mrs. Clyde Grubaugh, wife of a local tinner, who was killed in the same manner after being involved in an auto crash at Las Palmas and Sycamore, incurring a fractured skull.
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Millard, Anna 350809 p1
Mrs. Anna Millard Passes Away Tuesday; Mrs. Anna Millard passed away at her home here Tuesday night following an extended illness. A native of Sweden, the deceased was 83 years of age and had resided here for the past 15 years. She was the widow of the late Timothy Millard, who died several years ago, and is survived by two daughters and two sons; Mrs. Minnie Broadway of Modesto; Mrs. Jueletta Stewart and John Norell of Patterson and Walter Norell of San Francisco. Funeral serviced will be held at the Davis and Evans Funeral Chapel at 2 o clock this afternoon with Rev. C.A. Hedlind officiating, followed by interment in the family plot in Del Puerto Cemetery.
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Miller, C. O. Mrs. 350906 P1
Mrs. C O Miller; Labor Day Holiday Crashes And Arrests Involve Pattersonites; Three arrests and one injury was the toll of Patterson participating in the Labor Day weekend traffic .....missing text....the most serious occurred at Sonora Sunday evening hen a car drive by Robert Danneffel crashed head-on into another auto driven by Mrs. Victoria Connor of Berkeley. The mishap occurred on the winding road between Jamestown and Sonora. Both drivers were severely cut and bruised and Danneffel was dangerously weak from loss of blood by the time he received treatment, but neither is seriously injured. Walter Crooks. who was traveling with Danneffel escaped serious hurts. As a result or the episode, however, Danneffel races charges of drunken driving, according to reports from Sonora. It is also reported that Danneffel had been apprehended earlier by traffic officers who did not place him under arrest at the time but took the ignition key to his car and advised him to rest for a few hours. But, according tot he sorry, he returned to the car after the officers left and wired up the ignition and ....missing text...court. Tuesday where a $100 fine was assessed, following his plea of guilty to a reckless driving charge Oklahoman Sentenced; R. L. Boubin, address ‘just Oklahoma, was arrested by Chief of Police Carl Busengdal late Monday right while driving around town in an erratic manner. He was jailed and taken before Judge J. M. Kerr Tuesday morning, where he pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless driving and drew three months in the county jail, with a recommendation that it be served at the road camp. Former Pattersonite Killed; An automobile crash near Napa early Sunday morning cost the life of Mrs. Betty Howard, wife of A. K. Howard, former Patterson residents, Howard being connected with a local oil company. Another passenger in the car, Mrs. C. 0. Miller, was also instantly killed, and Howard and Harry Simmerman were injured. Howard has been located at Napa for a number of years, being manager of a chain grocery store there. Funeral services for Mrs. Howard were held at Stockton yesterday afternoon, with a number of friends from here attending. See Fatal Crash; Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Douty arrived at the scene of a fatal Pacheco Pass crash a few moments after it occurred Monday afternoon. They were en route home from Santa Cruz at the time. The wreck occurred at the Gilroy- Holllster junction when a car containing a Visalia party crashed into a truck killing two Catholic sisters and injuring three others in the car.
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Miller Dorothy 350517 p1
Girl Drowned; Body Missing; News that caused much sorrow to a host of Patterson friends was received Monday in the tragic death of Miss Dorothy Miller of San Jose, former local girl, who was accidently drowned near Bakersfield Sunday. Miss Miller spent her childhood here and attended local schools until her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, removed to San Jose, where he has a position as instructor in the schools there. She graduated from San Jose State College last year and just secured her first position as teacher for the spring term at Shafter near Bakersfield. According to Bakersfield dispatches, the mishap occurred in the hills about fifteen miles above Bakersfield, where a party had gone to spend the day on a picnic. She was swimming with one of the party, Murray Arnold of Shafter, when they were swept away by the swift current of the swollen stream and into some rapids below. Arnold was knocked unconscious for a moment when he struck a rock and Dorothy was swept on and disappeared, other members of the group being unable to offer any aid. Searching parties started a hunt for the body as soon as possible, but no trace was found until Tuesday, when the remains were sighted about ten miles below where the accident occurred, but they disappeared again before recovery could be effected and had not been seen since, at last reports.
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Moe Johanna 350426 p1
Death of Mrs. Ole Moe Monday Morning; Mrs. Johanna Moe, wife of Ole Moe, passed away Monday morning at their home on K Street, at the age of 78 years. A native of Norway she came to this country in 1883 to wed Mr. Moe who had preceded her over a short time before. They purchased a farm about 25 miles from Minneapolis. which remained their home until 1926, when they came to Patterson to be with their family. Surviving are the husband; one daughter, Miss Georgia Moe; one son, T. J. Moe, and two grandchildren, Robert and Dolores Moe, all of Patterson, and a sister, Mrs. Maren Pedersen of Seattle. Funeral services were held at Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. E. W. Lee officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery. Davis & Evans had charge of arrangements.
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