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Newspaper
Modesto Bee
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1966
Page
4
Stockton officials authorize a $7,500 study into soil and asphalt conditions at Stockton Metropolitan Airport after engineers report the 29 inch base under the top asphalt has issues. The investigation aims to determine subgrade removal and replacement to meet safety standards and qualify for federal funds.
Clarence J. Curtis was named chief of the newly created post engineer division at the Tracy Defense Depot. He comes from Letterkenny Army Depot and will oversee 72 civilian staff performing maintenance utilities fire prevention and related functions under Defense Supply Agency control starting July 1. Curtis is a Utah native who studied engineering at UC Berkeley and began federal service in 1941 after World War I service at Benicia Arsenal.
Merced County Planning Commission advances an ordinance requiring conditional use permits for farm structures and commercial livestock operations. If enacted, the board will require approvals for auto wrecking yards, private air fields, dumps, sewage plants, and dog kennels to curb nuisances in agricultural zones.
A year-old bicyclist and a Sonora motorist were in good condition at Sierra Hospital after separate weekend accidents. Both incidents occurred in Tuolumne County and involved minor injuries with no immediate threat to life.
Final rites for J Malar Campbell Patterson are set at Federated Church with burial at Lakewood Memorial Park. He died suddenly at home at 325 North Third Street. survived by son M Charling Campbell, four grandchildren, and sister Mrs Jennie Beecher. Maude Howland dies in a San Diego hospital. rosary tonight, requiem mass tomorrow at Sacred Heart Church. Interment at Turlock Memorial Park. native of Arkansas, lived in California since 1911. Survived by two brothers Robert and William Dearing.
Hilmar will offer swimming lessons starting tomorrow at the Hilmar Swimming Pool with intermediates at 9 a.m. advanced beginners at 9 30 and beginners at 10. The two week fee is 2 dollars per person. An adult class will be formed later in the summer. William Earl Henderson suffered a collarbone fracture and neck injury when his bicycle went out of control and plunged into a ditch near Twain Harte. Robert Davis Griffith of Sonora sustained abrasions contusions and a knee injury when his vehicle went out of control on Highway 49 near Woods Creek. The highway patrol said Griffith apparently fell asleep. In Hilmar Velma Santos, 32, died after illness. services pending in Allen Mortuary. She leaves husband Joe Santos, a son Melvin, three daughters, and eight grandchildren. Clarisse Richmond, 47, of Modesto, died yesterday morning at Camp MacBride Boy Scout Camp. Her husband Cook Richmond, two brothers, three daughters, and two sons survive. Burial arrangements are in Santa Rosa.
Mrs. Grietje Van Der Laan, 82, died Saturday after a long illness at Hethany Home. Services will be held at Artesia Mortuary with interment in Artesia Cemetery. A Netherlands native, she had lived in Ripon and in the local rest home. Survived by four sons Gerard of Ripon, William of Long Beach, Dick of Artesia, and a son named Van Der Laan. two daughters Mrs John Schilt and Mrs C De Graaf of Modesto. plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Lester F Chapman 79 died this morning at West Side Community Hospital. A native of Iowa he was the caretaker at the Newman Swamp Rats Club for 10 years. He leaves a sister Mrs Olive Cluck of Shawnee Oklahoma.
Merced County reports total assessed value for 1965 at 16,585.10 per local properties, marking a rise of over 12 million from 1964. Utilities assessments will be released by the State Board of Equalization in August, with best year utilities at 25,588.71. Exemptions total 9,400, and corporate and personal property rise to 99,468,180. Protests due by July and distribution across cities show Los Banos 14,917, Atwater 1,684.59, Gustine 758.99, and Dos Palos 433 361,280. Board of Supervisors meetings and assessor offices cited.
The US Bureau of Reclamation awarded Beasley Engineering a 6.1 million dollar contract for Laterals 4 and 5 of the Westlands distribution system. The project serves about 30 000 acres in western Fresno County and is part of the 187 million dollar Westlands Water District buildout.
Nathan Epeon of Uganda, who spent a year as an American Field Service student in Oregon with the Gallagher family, arrives back to renew local ties between Muskingum College and his East Africa home. He previously studied at Westimba Union High School and aims for a BS at Muskingum, planning future medical studies in Uganda. The visit coincides with Hughson Union High pre medical graduates and Muskingum life members of the California Scholarship Federation honored at commencement.
A 1-year-old Sonora girl sits in Tuolumne County Jail on forgery and a 15 year old companion was turned to the probation department after a third arrest Friday night. Donna Jean Slover is held on 2750 dollars bail for cashing a 10 dollar forged check at U Save Liquor Store and a 25 dollar bad check at Knox Mer r ankle Store. The 15 year old is suspected of cashing a bad check at Sierra Super Save market and trying to cash several others.
Newman City Council will open bids for the city's gasoline supply at 7 30 pm tomorrow in City Hall.
The Los Banos Rotary Club will host its annual kickout program and barbecue at the fair grounds tomorrow night. Incoming president William H. Sloan leads the new officers taking over Friday, with Lloyd Cotta as treasurer, Austin C. Solis as secretary, and directors Frank Stambach, William Raznoff, Bill Moore, and Ronald Carlier. Holdover directors include Dr. John Mein, Michael Bamabuer, and Paul Giannone.
A 60-year-old Stockton man, Jerry Warren, was struck and killed by a car driven by Patricia Wisner at 2:18 am near Main Street and Wilson Way. Police have not issued citations as they investigate whether Warren was in a crosswalk.
Maurice Mullin a former Tuolumne County sheriff and California Highway Patrolman died after a long illness in a San Francisco hospital. He resigned as sheriff before a 1962 recall election after an impeachment decision. A San Francisco native, he served 25 years in Tuolumne County, later joining the Elks Club and Coast Guard in WWI. He leaves a widow Stephanie Mullin, sister Myrtle Cotter, and three brothers. Rosary tonight in Daly City. Interment at Golden Gate National Cemetery. Contributions to the California Highway Patrol Winds and Orphans Fund.
Alfred Earl Tigert 39 of 4205 Lucinda St Keyes was charged with disturbing the peace and malicious mischief on a citizen's arrest by James Matthews owner of Martha's Place Hackett Roads tavern. Matthews said Tigert caused a disturbance shouting obscenities Saturday night.
Patterson recreation department begins a new preschool program at Northmead Elementary to supplement Project Head Start. Led by teacher Panarra, the pilot serves about 30 children age 3 to entering kindergarten, emphasizing bilingual integration of Mexican American and Anglo American students. Classes run 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with play and story periods, July 27, excluding July 4, and a later full-year class from July 28 onward.
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