Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1942, Page 2
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Grant Joseph D 420227 p5
Father of Local Woman Passes; Funeral services were held Saturday at San Francisco for Joseph D. Grant, 83, father of Mrs. Kent Ordway. A life-long resident of the Bay city, he was one of its most prominent citizens, having occupied foremost positions as a merchant, industrial leader and financier.
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Gustafson Charles N 421211 p1
Pioneer Colony Settler Passes Away Saturday; Charles N. Gustafson, Patterson Colony rancher for the past 29 years, passed away at the West Side Hospital Saturday. He had been ill for some time but had returned home after receiving previous hospital treatment and the final illness was quite sudden. A native of Sweden, he was 73 years of age. He is survived by six children, five daughters and one son -- Mrs. Hilma Agadoni, Miss Alice Gustafson and Lester Gustafson of Patterson; Mrs. Edna Booth of Stockton and Mrs. Doris Kelley and Mrs. Dora Hauert of Oakland. Mrs. 0. N. Olson of Phoenix, Arizona, is a sister, and five grandchildren also survive – Winifred, Arelene and Clayton Agadoni and Edward Gustafson of Patterson and Shirley Ann Booth of Stockton. Funeral services were held at the Evans Funeral Chapel Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Herbert Gustafson of Modesto officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
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Hemstreet Lucy J 420619 p2
Mother of H. R. Smith Passes Away Here; Mrs. Lucy J. Hemstreet of Princeton, mother of H. R. Smith, passed away at the Smith home Sunday evening, following an extended illness. The deceased had been visiting here for several months. The deceased was a California pioneer, coming to this state 50 years ago. She was aged 75, being a native of Boston, Massassachutes. Beside her son, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Holmes of Longmont, Colorado, a recent visitor here, and Mrs. Florence Detlefsen of Patterson; two brothers. Charles K Johnstone of Minneapolis, Minnesota and George Johnstone of Wales N. D. She is also survived by three grandsons, Lt. Perry Smith of Washington, D.C., Neal Smith of New Orleans and Henry Smith of Berkeley, as well as six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Evans Chapel Tuesday afternoon with two pastors, Rev. Phillip Hanson of Richvale and Rev. Leonard Shade of Princeton in charge. Two members of Mrs. Hamstreet's Bible School class at Princeton also attended and provided music for the services. Cremation at Stockton followed the services.
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Hermann Leo M 421127 p1
Hill Dweller Found Dead in Woodshed; Leo Michael Hermann, residing near the head of Del Puerto Canyon, was found dead Thursday night of last week following discovery of the fact that he had not collected his mail for several days. Marion Fine, employed in mining operations nearby, had been bringing Hermann's mail up to his place, a couple of miles above the labor camp, and on stopping at the box Thursday noticed that the mail he had left a couple of days before had not been collected. He went on at the time., but after thinking the matter over, decided to go back and investigate, resulting in the discovery of the body across the doorsill of the woodshed, clad only in a shirt and shoes. Investigation of the case by Coroner J. K. Ransom resulted in a decision that a heart attack had been the cause of death and no further investigation was held. The remains were taken to San Francisco for interment in Holy Cross Cemetery Saturday. Hermann was 64 years of age and had resided here for five years past. He is survived by his wife, residing in Oakland. A son, Ray, and a daughter Mrs. Margaret Griffin, reside in Oakland; another daughter, Mrs. Katherine Clark, lives in Sacramento, and a sister, Mrs. Katherine Gleason and brother, Pete Hermann, also survive. Mrs. Paul Gerber is a niece of the deceased.
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Hood James H 421002 p1
J. H. Hood, Long Time Resident, Passes Away; James H. Hood, Patterson resident for the past twenty-nine years, passed away at a Modesto hospital Saturday, following an illness of a little over a week. A native of Iowa, aged 67 years, he came to Patterson from that state in 1913. Formerly employed by the Libby Co., he had retired some time ago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Hood, and one daughter, Eileen. A brother and sister, William. H. Hood and Mrs. Kate Eastwood, reside at Summerfield, Kansas, and another brother, Joseph E. Hood, lives at North Platte, Nebraska. Funeral services were held at the Evans Chapel Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Maurice B. Cheek in charge, followed by interment in the Newman Cemetery.
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Huggins Jacob D 420619 p2
Rites Held For Jacob Huggins Of Grayson; Jacob Douglas Huggins, retired farmer residing in Grayson, passed away at his home Sunday. He had resided there for two years past. A native of Missouri, he was 75 years of age, and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha Huggins, and a daughter, Mrs. Martha Linn, of Grayson, and two sons, James Huggins of Arizona and Joseph Huggins of Arkansas. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Evans Funeral Chapel with Rev. Greer of Grayson officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
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Hutchinson James 421009 p7
Injury Proves Fatal to Youth - Newman Index; Apparently a minor injury when it was incurred. A tragically fatal injury it proved to be. James Hutchinson, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Hutchinson, passed away a few moments after four o'clock on Monday morning at the West Side Hospital. An operation, performed on Sunday morning by Dr. B. M. Palmer, specialist from Oakland, left Jimmy in a condition that was regarded as quite satisfactory. But early Monday morning there developed evidence of a respiratory failure, and this resulted in the boy's death. It was last Tuesday afternoon that the accident happened. It was during the physical education at the high school. The class of boys had been divided into four teams to play two games of touch tackle football. The instructor, Clarence Hall, divided his time between the two contests. While observing one, there was a hurried scramble in the other. In the mixup, it seems that an elbow unintentionally struck Jimmy. Game and gritty as he always was the boy "shook it off" and did not report the bump to Hall, according to the detailed investigation made by principal R. C. Ferguson. Jimmy finished out the period and afterwards went into the gymnasium to toss a basketball around, evidently attempting to "work out" the soreness Then he took the customary shower. But the pain continued and he decided to see the doctor. The examination revealed nothing alarming. Close observation was maintained and, when the pain became worse, an X-ray was taken. Dr. Palmer was summoned by Dr. J. E. Thompson and the operation performed, disclosing definitely a ruptured kidney, as diagnosed. Jimmy, a senior, was vice-president of the student body, and possessor of a high scholastic standing. He played on the basketball and baseball teams, and had appeared in several of the high school stage productions. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at two o'clock in the Davis Chapel, Rev. Paul Hall, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, conducting the rites. Interment was made in the Hills Ferry Cemetery. High school classes were dismissed in order that students might attend the funeral. The pall bearers were classmates. He was born at Hollister and had lived in Newman with his family during the past twelve years. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is survived by three brothers - Kenneth, who is in the Navy, Robert, and Ralph.
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Ielmini Claudine 420814 p1
Passing of Mrs. Mario Ielmini Sunday; Mrs. Claudine lelmmi, wife of Mario lelmini, passed away at San Jose Sunday following a lengthy illness. Born in Milano, Italy, she was brought to California as a small girl, having resided in this state twenty-eight years and in Patterson nine years. She was thirty-one years of age. Beside her husband, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bertoni of Patterson, and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Figini of San Bruno. Rosary services were held at the Evans Funeral Chapel Tuesday evening, followed by funeral services Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Manuel F. Rose officiating. Following the services the remains were taken to Holy Cross Mausoleum at Colma, just outside San Francisco, for interment. Local stores closed during the hour of the services here to permit all to attend. Ten carloads made up the funeral procession that accompanied the remains to the mausoleum, the procession being given a motorcycle Patrol escort when they arrived at San Mateo. Those coming from more distant points for the services included Messrs and Mesdames Joseph Figini of San Bruno, Elmer Vizzolini of Sacramento, Mario Paccioretti of Menlo Park and Joseph Paccioretti of San Francisco; Mesdames Tezzi and daughters of Richmond, A. Francisco of Pleasanton and P. Rabolli of Livermore; Messrs. Prino Bertolatti of Newark , Peter Vizzolini and daughters of Pleasanton and Silvio Columbo of San Francisco. Sympathy of the community goes out in full measure to the bereaved husband. Coming to Patterson as a bride, the deceased entered into local activities and won the esteem of all who knew her. But friendships were cut tragically short by the lingering illness which kept her virtually a prisoner through the long years with their inevitable ending.
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Jaderquist Eva 421127 p1
Passing of Mrs. A. P. Jaderquist; Mrs. Eva Jaderquist, wife of A. P. Jaderquist, Patterson residents for over fifteen years, passed away at Chico Thursday night of last week. A native of Sweden, the deceased was 72 years of age. She came to this country as a small child and the family had resided in California for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Jaderquist left Patterson about five years ago to reside with their daughter, Mrs. Eva Sackerson, in Pasadena, and later moved with their daughter to Chico, where she is head of the music department of the Chico high school. Beside her husband and daughter, a grandson, Eugene Jaderquist, son of Mrs. Irene Jaderquist of Tule Lake, survives her. He is scheduled to be inducted into the Army next Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thorkelson, Mrs. Emil Johnson and Mrs. Lloyd Bowman attended the funeral services from Patterson.
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Jones Allen H 420313 p1
Long-time Del Puerto Resident Passes Away; Allen H. Jones, a pioneer resident of this section, passed away at a Turlock hospital Monday. He has resided on his ranch in Del Puerto Canyon for the past 35 years. A native of California, he was 62 years of age, and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Jones Williams, as well as a brother and sister -- W. T. Jones and Mrs. V. Plunkett, both of Oakland. Funeral services will be held at the Evans Funeral Chapel at 2 p. m. today, to be followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
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Lema Edward 420626 p5
Newman Youth Drowns in Canal Mishap -- Newman, June 25 Special; Stark tragedy entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Lema yesterday afternoon when their sixteen-year-old son, Edward, was drowned in the canal four miles southwest of Newman. The body was recovered at about five o'clock yesterday afternoon by Chris Juncker who, with Rolland Moorehead, dived into the canal. It was lying some thirty feet from the wooden bridge that crosses the big ditch back of the Lema home, a short distance south of the Moorehead.
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Long Wally 420501 p1
Details of Fatal Air Crash Given -- The crash which cost Wally Long his life was the first serious mishap in thousands of hours of flying time at Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma, according to the news story of the accident carried by the Daily Oklahoman of Oklahoma City. He was flying a twin-engine light attack bomber, a three-place craft, but he was the only occupant. Capable of speeds in excess of 300 miles per hour, it lands at about 115 miles per hour and requires considerable altitude to be brought out of a spin. According to eye-witness accounts, two planes were maneuvering at about 2000 feet. The story stated that one bomber went into a steep climb following a shallow power dive. Clinging at the top for a moment, the engine seemed to stall and Long suddenly went into a spin, nose diving rapidly downwards. It looked like he almost succeeded in bring the craft out of the spin just before he struck, but it was too late. The plane caught fire on impact and burned fiercely, but three farmers reached the craft and had almost succeeded in extricating the pilot's body when a gasoline tank exploded. All were blown about fifteen feet, but were unhurt. The crash and subsequent explosion completely demolished the bomber, nothing remaining but the metal tail and a heap of debris. Long had 25 hours of flying time on A-20's. He had been stationed at Rogers Field since March 28th.
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Martins Emily 421002 p1
Sister of Mrs. Mary Rogers Passes; Mrs. Emily Martins, sister of Mrs. Mary Rogers, passed away at the Rogers' ranch home Friday. A resident of Centerville, she became ill while visiting here. nine months ago and was unable to return home. A native of California, she was 63 years of age. The remains were shipped to Centerville by the Evans Funeral Chapel for services and interment there.
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McCarthy Thomas F 421030 p2
Three Perish In Warehouse Fire At Crows Landing; Crows Landing, Oct. 28 Special; A midnight fire of unknown origin caused the loss of three lives here Saturday and destroyed the pioneer "red warehouse" owned by the Simon Newman Company. The three who died in the holocaust of flame were Thomas F. McCarthy, 66; Sidney E. Triplett, about 35, who was scheduled to enter the Army this week; and Pat McGovern, about 55. All three men had worked from time to time on ranches in this area. McGovern having been on the West Side for several years. So terrifically hot were the flames from the wooden structure that the rural fire departments of Newman and Crows Landing could do nothing other than stand by and offer protection to the corrugated iron warehouse, owned by the same company, located to the south. So intense was the heat that the Southern Pacific rails to the site were warped and twisted, standing some five feet in the air at one point. The blaze was discovered a few minutes after midnight by employees, at work in the Grisez Warehouse. They turned in the alarm, but the building, some 50x200 feet in size, was a mass of flames within a few moments, the warehouse was empty of contents. The three who were burned to death were among the some fifteen men who usually slept under and around the building. A dozen awoke in time to escape or to awaken others nearby. An unavailing attempt was made to drag Triplet from the building. McGovern is known to have a son, Corporal John McGovern, at Fort Lewis and is thought to have two sons residing in San Francisco. On Sunday morning, officers made a clean-up of the "jungle" population, six being arrested on vagrancy charges and placed in the county jail at Modesto by Constable W. G. Newsome.
Graveside Services; Graveside services were held on Tuesday afternoon in Hills Ferry Cemetery for McCarthy under the direction of the Davis Chapel, with Rev. Paul L. Hall, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. Funeral arrangements for the other two are pending while an effort is made to get in touch with possible relatives.
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McDonald Emma J 420403 p2
Grayson Pioneer Passes; One of the final links with the historic town of Grayson in its boom days was severed Wednesday with the passing of Mrs. Emma J. McDonald at Sonoma. The widow of J. R. McDonald, pioneer Grayson merchant, she was almost 90 years of age. She was the daughter of John Cooper, who settled in Sonoma in 1845, and who was a friend of General Vallejo. She married McDonald in 1879 and they came to Grayson that same year. With the exception of four years from 1890 to 1894, when McDonald served as state treasurer, she resided there until 1906. McDonald ran for governor in 1894, but was defeated. He passed away in 1902 and his widow continued the business until1906, when she sold out to Cook & Green, who moved the business to Westley. She then moved to Modesto, where she resided until 1912. Moving to Berkeley, she lived there until 1927 when she returned to Sonoma for her final years. She is survived by two sons, J. R. McDonald and Hayward McDonald and one daughter. Miss Ruth McDonald. Funeral services will be held at Sonoma this afternoon at 2 p. m. followed by interment there.
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McDonald Woodrow 420619 p1
Three Burn to Death in Cabin Fire; re: Claude J Bogan; Woodrow McDonald; Pat McGovern; Drinking Orgy Ends In Tragedy For Laborers Apparently stupefied by drink following a night-long debauch, three laborers were burned to death early Friday morning when the small cabin they occupied at Westley was destroyed by fire. The one-room structure was blazing fiercely when it was first noticed, about 4. a. m., and it was not until the Patterson rural fire truck had been summoned and a large stream of water thrown on the ruins that it was discovered that the three men were inside. Located behind the Saveway Store, the iron-roofed structure had been occupied by the three laborers at El Solyo Ranch, for the night's party. They had replenished their supply of wine shortly before the bars closed at 2 a. m. and had also been seen quarreling by several. But the last act of the tragedy could only be surmised by what the firemen found when they beat down the flames. One of the victims was found with out-sprawled arms and legs, flat on the floor, having evidently passed out before the fire started. The other two were in a corner next to a small ice box, with arms and legs entangled as if they had been scuffling together. Beside them was a shattered kerosene lamp, which those who were familiar with the place said was habitually placed on top of the ice box. Thus, while it was completely a matter of guesswork, the picture seemed to indicate strongly that two of the victims had been struggling and had knocked the lamp off during their efforts. Stupefied with drink, they had then been unable to move before they were overcome by the flash of the exploding oil. No Inquest -- The general picture seemed so obvious that no inquiry was staged by the authorities beyond the effort to identify the victims, although relatives of one, Woodrow McDonald, claimed that there might have been foul play with someone from outside causing the tragedy. Difficult To Identify -- Identification of McDonald was made at once. But it was not until El Solyo Ranch rolls were checked that night and the other three were found missing, that any positive step could be taken in the case of the other two. One was then identified with considerable certainty as Claude J. Bogan, a recent newcomer. This was done through the sheriff's office, which had records of the men. through arrests, and by a distinctive dental feature. Bogan and McDonald were also identified by the bartender who had sold them their final jug of wine. But the third man is still officially only John Doe. Ranch records showed Cecil Murray, 43, of Roseburg, Oregon, to be missing, but there was no other confirming factor, and he was interred in an anonymous grave in the county plot in Del Puerto Cemetery Sunday. Bogan, aged about 40, was also buried there Monday. He was the son of Mrs. Nora Morgan of Amity, Arkansas. McDonald Services -- Woodrow G. McDonald was a native of Texas, aged 25 years, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mattie Cox, three brothers, Ernest, Clifford, and Oliver, and his mother, Mrs. Ellen McDonald, all of Westley, and by two brothers, Carl and Melvin, residing in Texas. Funeral services were held at the Evans Funeral Chapel Saturday afternoon with C. C. Lovelady as the officiating pastor, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
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McGovern Pat 421030 p2
Three Perish In Warehouse Fire At Crows Landing; Crows Landing, Oct. 28 Special; A midnight fire of unknown origin caused the loss of three lives here Saturday and destroyed the pioneer "red warehouse" owned by the Simon Newman Company. The three who died in the holocaust of flame were Thomas F. McCarthy, 66; Sidney E. Triplett, about 35, who was scheduled to enter the Army this week; and Pat McGovern, about 55. All three men had worked from time to time on ranches in this area. McGovern having been on the West Side for several years. So terrifically hot were the flames from the wooden structure that the rural fire departments of Newman and Crows Landing could do nothing other than stand by and offer protection to the corrugated iron warehouse, owned by the same company, located to the south. So intense was the heat that the Southern Pacific rails to the site were warped and twisted, standing some five feet in the air at one point. The blaze was discovered a few minutes after midnight by employees, at work in the Grisez Warehouse. They turned in the alarm, but the building, some 50x200 feet in size, was a mass of flames within a few moments, the warehouse was empty of contents. The three who were burned to death were among the some fifteen men who usually slept under and around the building. A dozen awoke in time to escape or to awaken others nearby. An unavailing attempt was made to drag Triplet from the building. McGovern is known to have a son, Corporal John McGovern, at Fort Lewis and is thought to have two sons residing in San Francisco. On Sunday morning, officers made a clean-up of the "jungle" population, six being arrested on vagrancy charges and placed in the county jail at Modesto by Constable W. G. Newsome.
Graveside Services; Graveside services were held on Tuesday afternoon in Hills Ferry Cemetery for McCarthy under the direction of the Davis Chapel, with Rev. Paul L. Hall, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. Funeral arrangements for the other two are pending while an effort is made to get in touch with possible relatives.
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Minniear O N Mrs 421009 p1
Sister Of Local Woman Passes; Mrs. Angie Young, sister of Mrs. O. N. Minniear, passed away at a Modesto hospital Tuesday following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Stanislaus County, she was born at Grayson 66 years ago. She is also survived by another sister, Mrs. Evelyn Hanson of Stockton. Funeral services were held at Modesto Wednesday afternoon followed by interment there.
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Molyneaux Lafayette 421113 p1
Local Workers Killed in Double Mishap; A tragedy involving a man and wife who had spent the Summer in this area picking fruit, leaving here Saturday, occurred at Jacksonville Saturday night when Lafayette Molyneaux, 46, and his wife, Vera, 32, were killed by one shot from the accidental discharge of a rifle. According to the story of the dead man's brother, Rodney, Lafayette had been drinking and Rodney started to remove a rifle from the room to avoid trouble, but Lafayette seized the barrel, and in the scuffle that followed, the one shot killed both Lafayette and his wife. The dead woman had been divorced from Rodney, and of six children, three were born to the first marriage.
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Molyneaux Vera 421113 p1
Local Workers Killed in Double Mishap; A tragedy involving a man and wife who had spent the Summer in this area picking fruit, leaving here Saturday, occurred at Jacksonville Saturday night when Lafayette Molyneaux, 46, and his wife, Vera, 32, were killed by one shot from the accidental discharge of a rifle. According to the story of the dead man's brother, Rodney, Lafayette had been drinking and Rodney started to remove a rifle from the room to avoid trouble, but Lafayette seized the barrel, and in the scuffle that followed, the one shot killed both Lafayette and his wife. The dead woman had been divorced from Rodney, and of six children, three were born to the first marriage.
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