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MELVIN A. WILLMIRTH
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THE SHERIFF'S REVIEW -1964
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Published by
The Fresno County Sheriff's Office Relief Association
ASSOCIATION OFFICERS THE REVIEW STAFF
Ed Margosian --------_-_
..------ _- -------------------------- President
Charles Tigh ---- ----------------
--- -- -- - --- -----__ - Vice President
Katherine Leavitt -------------
------------- - .. -- Treasurer
Marian Jones --------------------------------
--- - - - -- -- Secretary
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
William Weaver ----- ----------------
____.__. -Past President
Herman Saghatelian -------
--------- _. -------- _Donald Dennis
Edwin Hansen ----------------------------
__Christopher Flammang
Albert Flores, Ed lamb, Russell McQuillen, Donald
DELEGATES
William Lockie ---.--- _------------
__-- _. --------- Administrative
Charles Baley - -Y{
Civil
Walter Pinion - -. R---------------------
--------- ---------- - - - - -- Detective
Robert Smith --- ------------------
-- --- ----- ------ - -- -- - - -- Identification
George Schoonmaker
-------------- -- --------------- ------- - - - - -- Patrol
Donald Halderman ----------------
----- ------------ ----- -- - - -- Security
Ruth Gruhler -----------------------------------
------ ------- - - - - -- Matrons
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GeneHallam ----- ---------------------
--- ----- --- --------- - - - - -- Editor
Warren Saunders ---------- _---------------
Circulation Manager
Don Douglas -- ------------------------------
----------- - - - - -- -Art Editor
Robert Smith ---------------- .____
-__ - _.Photography Editor.
Editorial Committee - - - - -- ----
____ ----------- - -. Kenneth Larson,
Harold McKinney,
John Papazian, Fred Pipkin,
William Young.
Staff Photographers ------------
-------------- _Wesley Sarment,
Albert Flores, Ed lamb, Russell McQuillen, Donald
Justice, Frank Hoke,
and William Raney.
Staff Cartoonist ----------------
__.___ ------ . -- Donald lysdahl
» So many members of the Association contributed in
various ways to the production of this year's edition of
The Review that it is impractical to mention them by
name. Their efforts are sincerely appreciated.
JAMES D. LONG
Undersheriff
ALBERT L. COLLINS
Chief Criminal Deputy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
InMemoriam........._ ..... -------------------- -- - - - - -- 5
Expect the Unexpected. -. -. ----------------- ------ 7
As Prescribed by Law ----------- ------- ___ --- __ .- 13
Gone Fishing - - -- ------- - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - -- -- - - --- - -- - -- 54
A Word From The Wives- _._...__ ------ 56
Matron Play Midwife .. ------------------- _. -_ _._ 61
Three Decades of Progress -__ ______ _ _ - -_ - _ 62
Around the County --------- ._ --- ----------- --- - - -- 73
Right Around Town .. . . .. . .. . ...... ------ .--- --- __. 91
On The Hiway - - -- _ ------ ---- _------ - - - - -- - - - - - -- -109
A Helping Hand-- - - - - -- -- - - - - -- - - - -1 18
Crime and Space Exploration - _-- ..- .- _.__. --- 119
The Iva and Ralph Kroeger Murder Case.... -125
We Salute--- - - - - -- --- - - - - -- - -- - - - - - -- - ------------ _133
Wedding Bells----- - - - - -- - - - - - -- _------ - - - - -- -- - 135
Low Enforcement Code of Ethics __ ------ __ ------- 137
All In A Day's Work ---------------------- - ---- ..139
Web of Circumstances ----- _------------ .----- ... 159
The Battered Child --------- __ ------------------------- 105 Index to Advertisers.. - - -- ___- __ - -_ 163
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Mankind is faced with two factors of it positive nature, forming the foundation of his
earthly existence and experiences.
He knows, first, how he came into existence as a human being and how he can achieve
purpose and adventure in the years that are his. To be alive and have the opportunity to
utilize this knowledge to live fruitfully is one of man's certainties; the other is, of course,
that he will some day complete his tenure upon earth and pass into another phase unknown
to him.
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GLEN VERNON MELVIN HANSEN
No one can escape these two factors that should mold our existence upon this earth
into a creative and useful one.
The Fresno County Sheriff's Department lost two such employees who had certainly
lived their lives in a positive manner and with a constructive purpose. Two men who were
dedicated to their profession as peace officers and members of our society.
Sergeant Glenn Vernon, who had been a Fresno County employee for thirty -seven years,
and who had recently retired from the force, died unexpectedly on June 6, 1963.
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For several years prior to his retirement, Vernon had been in charge of the Warrant
Section.
Glenn started his career with the County of Fresno, Road Department, in 1922 and
was later transferred to the Sheriffs Department. He worked in the Civil Division until
1950, at which time he was put in command of the Warrants Division. Prior to his county
employment, he was a rancher in the Sanger area.
He was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Morris G. Vernon, an early day Sanger family.
Glenn is survived by his widow, Thelma, of Fresno, a daughter, Mrs. Robert Beasley of
Kings Beach, Placer County, a sister, Mrs. Gladys Mac Teer of San Jose, and seven brothers,
Clinton, Robert, and Charles of Sanger, Earl of Fresno, Ray and Max of Los Angeles, and
Roy of San Francisco.
He was an active member of the Fresno County Employees Association and was it
member of the Methodist Church.
Glenn's familiar face and helping hand will be long remembered by his many friends.
Sergeant Melvin Hansen's death came as a blow to his many friends. "Moose ", as he
wits affectionately called by his fellow officers, was a large robust man, standing 6' 4" and
weighing over two- hundred and fifty pounds. It didn't seem proper for a man of his strength
to pass away at the early age of forty-four.
Mel had taken his retirement on August 21, 1963 after fifteen years with the Depart-
ment, and was planning on opening a private investigator's agency.
During World War II he served with the Army engineers in the South Pacific for four
years. He was a member of the "Center Lodge #465 F & AM ", the Fresno Scottish Rite
Bodies, and the Tehran Shrine Temple.
He was a native of Fresno and was graduated from the Fresno High School and had
attended Fresno State College.
He is survived by his widow, Dollie, his mother, firs. Judith Hansen and three brothers,
Gilbert, Leland, and Stanley Hansen, all of Fresno.
The loss to the department and to the community of these two fine men will be long
remembered.
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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
In spite of, or perhaps because of, the widespread and exaggerated portrayal by the entertainment industries
of the more violent aspects of police work, many laymen tend to minimize the potential hazards of the law
enforcement profession. Because so many of our duties usually contain no element of danger, it is difficult
for the average citizen to relate the polite, soft - spoken officer who answers his complaint about the neigh-
bor's barking dog to the tough cop he saw shoot three gangsters on a television show earlier in the evening.
If he thinks about it at all, he will probably admit that the officer he knows could possibly be exposed to
actual physical danger, but he considers the possibility so remote that it is not worthy of particular concern.
He is intelligent enough to realize that the police activities as depicted on television and in the movies are
exaggerated and shown out of context with the dally duties of a police agency; deliberately so in order to
heighten their dramatic effect.
Even when he reads news accounts of actual incidents in which officers arc killed or injured, he feels it
is always something that happens in some far away place, where the criminal element is much better organ-
ized and more vicious than it is in his home town.
We in the law enforcement profession cannot criticize the public a great deal for this attitude. We too
often have a tendency to minimize the danger; to think, "It can't happen to me." The routine and even
monotonous nature of many of our duties sometimes seems to lull us into a false sense of security. Because
the drunk we arrest seems meek and mild and extremely cooperative, we may fail to consider that his
demeanor can suddenly change enroute to the jail, and that if not restrained properly in advance he could
become violent and attack and seriously wound or even kill the officer. If we are serving a traffic warrant
we are prone to forget that the person being arrested may possibly be wanted elsewhere for a much more
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serious offense, and that he may therefore be willing
to take extreme measures to evade arrest.
Vic may even consider these factors, and still be
somewhat reluctant to use handcuffs and other means
of restraint on minor offenders because of the danger
of criticism from bystanders. Public opinion some-
times makes the officer feel that the use of such
precautions will be construed as evidence of brutality
or fear on his part. A few officers have paid with
their lives for such concern over what people would
think.
This naturally raises the question, just how dan-
gerous is police work? No doubt there are in exist-
ence many statistics which could be used to prove
that out of a given number of peace officers a certain
percentage could expect to be wounded or killed in
the performance of their duties. However, such
figures actually mean little to the individual officer,
since there are so many factors to be considered. It
is possible for an officer to complete a long career
and do a commendable job without ever having to
face a criminal with a blazing gun or wrestle a
deranged person armed with a butcher knife. It is
also possible that he will be called upon to do either
or both on his first tour of duty as a rookie patrol-
man. Or, he may perform routine police duties for
years without incident, then be confronted by sudden
danger when he least expects it.
The truth of the latter possibility was demon-
strated locally in a very dramatic manner just a few-
months ago, when one of our own deputies was
slot down by it robbery suspect as the officer ap-
proached his car to question him. There was no
,varning by the gunman; no particular act of care-
lessness on the part of the officer. One moment he
was cautiously walking toward the car; the next he
was lying on the ground with five bullet holes in
his body.
Fortunately this incident, considered alone, had a
happy ending. The officer did not panic. Even
though grievously wounded, he managed to draw
his own weapon as he fell, and fired several shots
at the gunman's stolen car as it sped away. One of
his bullets recovered from the car was instrumental
in linking the gunman to the crime when he was
apprehended a few months later in the San Fran-
cisco bay area, after shooting an officer there. The
local officer subsequently recovered from his wounds
and returned to duty. The second victim was not
so fortunate. His wounds were fatal.
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A more widely publicized murder of an officer,
that of J. D. Tippit of the Dallas Police Department,
is another glaring suddenness with which danger
can strike. When he began his tour of duty 'last
November 22nd, he certainly had no idea that before
it was completed he would fall by the hand of the
person accused of shooting President John F.
Kennedy.
Statistics from all over the nation, compiled by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, prove that the
incidence of violence toward law enforcement officers
has risen alarmingly in the past several years, and
is still increasing. No less an authority than the
director of the F. B. I., J. Edgar Hoover, has on
many occasions expressed concern over the break-
down of the moral standards of the nation, and the
lessening of respect for law and order. The evidence
of these conditions is apparent in every community.
No longer is it always considered shameful to violate
a law or resist authority. Even many who would do
no actual wrong themselves appear to have a regard
amounting almost to hero worship for those who
are smart enough or lucky enough to break the
law on a large scale without having to pay the
consequences.
Even in such relatively minor incidents as school,
boy fights there has been a tremendous change for
the worse. A generation ago it was considered un-
ethical even among young hoodlums for a boy to
pick on another considerably smaller than he, or for
two or more to attack one person. The only honor-
able way to fight was with bare fists against an
opponent who was fairly well matched in size and
ability. If an officer happened along when such a
fight was in progress, the combatants and spectators
usually scattered.
Now, however, it is considered almost routine and
not at all shameful for five or six youths to attack
one, beat him with clubs and bicycle chains, kick
him when he is down, and leave him seriously'
wounded, all for no apparent reason. The officer
who tries to break up such a "fight" is likely to
find himself subjected to the same treatment.
Another potential danger to the peace officer is
the explosive problem of race relations. We in
Central California have been more fortunate in this
respect than the citizens of many sections of the
country, and we like to think it is because we are
more fair minded and enlightened. However, the
possibility of violence does exist in this area. At
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least one racial extremist group, operating under
the guise of religion and having many followers in
the area, has publicly boasted of its intention to
resist law and order, to the death if necessary, in
an attempt to reach its goal.
The percentage of crimes committed by teen -alters
and amateurs also contributes substantially to the
hazards of the law enforcement profession. The
Youngster on his first robbery is much more likely
to shoot than is the experienced criminal. The old -
timer has been around; he knows that the penalty
for many crimes is much more severe if the perpe-
trator is armed than if he is not, even though he
may not use the weapon. Therefore he will shoot
only as a last resort, and he may throw his gum
away when cornered, and meekly submit to arrest
rather than be caught with it in his possession. The
trigger -happy amateur, on the other hand, is likely
to shoot on the slightest provocation, or for no
reason at all.
Analyzing these problems of human behavior and
deciding upon a solution is not the primary duty
of law enforcement personnel. There are others,
sociologists, psychologists, educators, and religious
leaders, who are much better trained and qualified
for that aspect of the situation. It is our duty,
however, to combat these problems to the best of
our ability; to do all we can to reduce the danger
to the individual officer in the field, at the same
time being diligent in our sworn duty to protect
life and property.
As has been pointed out, there is no sure way
to predict when and from what quarter danger
will strike. The only effective weapons, then, are
education and preparedness. Even these will not
always work; there will always be unpreventable
attacks. Our deputy who was shot last fall was
well- trained and experienced. These qualities didn't
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keep the incident from happening. They did, how-
ever, help him to take the proper action both before
and after the shooting. Before leaving his own
vehicle he radioed headquarters and gave his loca-
tion and the license number of the car he was check-
ing. After he was shot he managed to crawl back
to his radio and report what had happened. Thus
help was not long in arriving. His cool thinking may
have saved his life.
Every peace officer should realize that the possi-
bility of danger will always be with him. However,
he should not adopt a fatalistic attitude, and assume
that what will be will be, and there's nothing lie
can do about it. He should, instead, be determined
to always stay one step ahead of the criminal; to
acquire and maintain the ability to out -think him,
and, if necessary, out -fight him. He must remember
that no arrest is routine; that it is not "sissified" or
a mark of fear to take proper precautions. Natur-
ally, he must be willing to face danger when neces-
sary, but there is no point in inviting it.
The private citizen can help the peace officer
considerably in his attempt to make his job as safe
as is reasonably possible. When he sees an officer
carefully search and handcuff a seemingly submis-
sive and harmless drunk, he should remember that'
such persons quite often carry guns and knives.
When the patrolman in his neighborhood stops his
teen -age son and reprimands him for careless driv-
ing, he should not accuse the officer of having
nothing better to do, or of wasting his time on
inconsequential matters. He must consider that
someday the boy may owe his life to the fact the
officer is willing to risk his.
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the battle against crime and violence.
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AS PRESCRIBED
The fundamental duties of the sheriff are out-
lined in the following sections of the Government
Code of the State of California.
26600 — Preservation of Peace —The sheriff shall
preserve peace, and to accomplish this object may
sponsor, supervise, or participate in any project of
crime prevention, rehabilitation of persons previ-
ously convicted of crime, or the suppression of
delinquency.
26601 — Arrest —The sheriff shall arrest and take
before the nearest magistrate for examination all
persons who attempt to commit or who have com-
mitteed a public offense.
26602 — Prevention and Suppression of Affrays,
etc.: Investigation of public offenses —The sheriff
shall prevent and suppress any affrays, breaches of
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the peace, riots, and insurrections which come to his
knowledge, and investigate public offenses which
have been committed.
26603 — Attendance at Superior Courts —The sher-
iff shall attend all superior courts held within his
county and obey all lawful orders and directions of
all courts held within his county.
26605— County Jail and Prisoners —The sheriff
shall take charge of and keep the county jail and the
prisoners in it.
26608 — Service of process and notices —The sher-
iff shall serve all process and notices in the manner
prescribed by law.
Naturally, even though these sections were enacted
many years ago when the duties mentioned were
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much less complex than they now are, it was not
intended that the sheriff personally attend to all
these matters. He is, however, made personally
responsible for seeing that each duty is carried out
in a satisfactory manner.
In addition to the sections mentioned there are
several others in the Government Code which defines
liability and assess penalties for failure to perform
the various duties, or for taking action beyond the
scope of authority provided by law. There are many
other points of law, established both by direct legis-
lation and by court decision, which give the sheriff
authority to organize his department and to dele-
gate authority and responsibility in a manner which
will most efficiently provide for the performance of
the various duties. However, practically every oper-
ation of the department, as large and complex an
organization as it has become, can be traced to the
authority granted in the sections quoted.
One of the exceptions to the preceding statement
is the Administrative Division. Its primary duties,
as such, are not specifically mentioned in the Gov-
ernment Code. However, it is in this division that
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FRESNO CLEANERS, Inc.
Complete Cleaning & Laundry Service
Plant -3857 E. Ventura 251 -8666
Branch -1295 N. Fresno St. 237 -8624
For the fastest - finest - guaranteed service
AUDIO SALES CO.
John Uyeoka - John Gregory
1209 E. Belmont 268 -4308
Fresno
BAUER'S AUTO WRECKING
Parts for All Makes and Models
103 N. Thorne at Divisadero 233 -4506
ARTISTIC CLEANERS
Dry Cleaning - laundry
517 W. McKinley 233 -7944
B & J Rent -A- Trailer System Inc.
U -Haul One Way Rentals
JOE'S SIGNAL STATION
108 N. H Street 237 -9973
ASSOCIATED FARMERS
OF
FRESNO COUNTY, INC.
ART'S CHUCK WAGON
All You Can Eat $2.75
(Children under 9 — $1.35)
Cocktails and Fine Foods
4724 Blackstone 227 -9108
Fresno
ALLEN AUTOMATIC MUSIC CO.
Coin Operated Phonographs & Games — Rentals
424 W. Napa Phone 264 -0047
ARTHUR'S CAFE
Beer - Soft Drinks - Recreation
8686 E. Belmont 255 -4022
Administrative
one
H. McKINNEY
Lieutenant
W. YOUNG
Sergeant
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D ivision
HES BEING TRANSFERRED
TO ADMINISTRATION
R. DUNCAN
Now You Can BUY A
Complete Line Of UNIFORMS
At ... J. FERMNANDI
* Service * Quality * Economy
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J. HEIZENRADER
Special Investigator
G. HORNING
Sheriff's Secretary
.
W. LOCKIE
Sergeant
J. WILSON
Special Investigator
35 Years Experience - All Kinds of Investigation
Licensed and Bonded
Male and Female Operators
PAT WOOD & G0.
COMPANY TRAINED ADJUSTERS
925 No. Fulton St. Ph. AM 6 -0473
<Ummr) MOTOR HOTEL
HIGHWAY 99 FRESNO
Fresno's Finest Accommodations For Your Out
of Town Visitors.
THE PINE CONE / BRANDING IRON
RESTAURANTS
Nationally Famous for Fine Food
2141 N. Parkway Dr.
PHone 237 -1881
RESTAURANT . COCKTAILS
i r, i 1 1 1t I I C . MERCED - SAN LEANDRO
i SAN JOSE • FRESNO
THE AIR OASIS CO.
CESSNA SALES & SERVICE
HERTZ AUTO RENTALS
Phone 237 -4164
CHANDLER FIELD
FRESNO
FLIGHT TRAINING
CHARTER AND RENTAL SERVICE
Phone 268 -5376
COUNTRY BOY
MARKET
THREE STORES TO SERVE YOU
Fresno & McKinley
Chestnut & Olive
3136 N. Cedar
FRESNO
PHONE 268 -4419
BROWNIE
Heavyweight Mufflers
CUSTOM BUILT TAILPIPES
5 Pounds Heavier for Longer Life
36 MONTHS WRITTEN GUARANTEE
20 Minute Service
Free Estimates - Free Inspection
2535 Ventura 237 -2081
Arnold's Electrical Contractors
Commercial - Industrial - Residential
1267 N. Sierra Vista Phone 251 -2427
ANCHOR OF CALIFORNIA
"Your Veterinary Wholesaler''
428 P Street 268 -8465
ANDELLA LIQUOR
Mary and Joe Braga
501 N. Van Ness at Belmont 266 -1672
DR. SIDNEY AMES, OPTOMETRIST
Gives You Optical Service That Is Complete
Downtown
1942 Mariposa 268 -5577
Manchester Plaza
( Next to Manchester Hotel) 227 -2529
AMERICAN PAVING CO.
355 N. Thorne 268 -9886
ALUMINUM SCREEN & DOOR CO.
Screen Doors - Window Screens - Awnings - Patios
Door Hoods - Any Size or Style made to your order
Hastings Aluminum Siding
2246 E. McKinley 264 -0615
ALLEN WAREHOUSE of CALIFORNIA
R. B. Crawford, Manager
ALLIED PLUMBING CO.
Plumbing & Heating Contractors
Heating & Air Conditioning
3150 E. Olive Ave. Fresno, California
ALLIED ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE
New & Used Motors - Rewinding - Repairing
Allen Bradley and Allis Chalmers
Controls and Parts
3805 E. Ventura Ave., Fresno 251 -8484
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Cri visior�
Patrol
L. CLAPP
Lieutenant
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A. PAPALEO
Lieutenant
W. CUNNINGHAM
Sergeant
A. TABLER
Sergeant
R. SAUM
Captain
E. HANSON
Sergeant
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G. SCHOONMAKER
Sergeant
W. COOK
Lieutenant
W. SAUNDERS
Lieutenant
imi
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D. DENNIS
Sergeant
Add.
W. WEAVER
Sergeant
AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW (Cont.)
the efforts of other units in carrying out the specific
tasks are planned and coordinated. The division
works with the Fresno County Civil Service Commis-
sion in the recruitment of personnel for the depart-
ment, and is responsible for training the employees
after they are hired. A file is maintained for each
member of the department, containing up -to -date
information on his particular skills and qualifica-
tions, and his performance record. With this infor-
mation it is possible, within reason, to assign each
person to the job for which he is best qualified.
The division also works with the Fresno County
Administrative officer in preparation of the annual
budget, compiling information to support requests
for equipment, manpower, and salary adjustments.
The Special Investigations Detail, which is directly
responsible to the sheriff, is a part of the Admini-
strative Division. It is responsible for the investiga-
tion of reports of vice conditions, and for checking
the background of applicants for public dance
licenses, and the premises where the dance is to be
conducted.
Another important part of the Administrative
Division are the equipment officers. They act as
liaison between the department and the county shop
in seeing that all department automobiles are main-
tained and serviced properly. The two members of
the detail are also responsible for the maintenance
of most other equipment used by the department,
such as firearms and lighting equipment, and serve
as property custodians for stolen property recovered
or held as evidence.
The Criminal Division, largest in the department,
is actually composed of two full -size divisions and
several smaller units. It is under the command of
Chief Criminal Deputy Albert Collins. Its two main
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• NEW
• ALL SIZES
• ALL LENGTHS
• FABRICATED PIPE
• MILL PIPE l
• QUALITY AND SERVICE
CENTRAL VALLEY PIPE CO.
99 Highway of Shaw
Call us of 268 -0933, Fresno
ELBOW ROOM
Bob and Dorothy Adams
1545 N. Palm 266 -6034
ABBOTT'S MOBILE SERVICE
Mobilgas - America's Favorite Gasoline
Shaw & Moroa 227 -3990
ACME REFRIGERATION SERVICE
Commercial & Domestic Refrigeration
Major Appliance Repair
1624 E. California Ave. 237 -5559
ACE MOBIL KEY SHOP
Two Radio Dispatch Units
AAA and National Auto Official Locksmiths
4487 E. Hedges Phone 251 -8621
CHRISMAN'S
Restaurant & Fountain
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Open 7 A.M. to 12 A.M. - 7 Days a Week
Orders to Take Out
1035 Olive 233 -7773
DOLLAR SAVE MARKET
7157 Blackstone 439 -0342
RAY E. CASE
General Contractor
4585 E. Floradora 251 -4682
BUD EBERWEIN BRAKE SERVICE
Wheel Aligning - Blocking
H. E. Morrow Spring Works
1821 Calaveras 268 -6359
Fresno
EL PATIO CLUB
818 F Street
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D. DOUGLAS
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BLACKSTONE
AUTO PARTS
USED AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
RETAIL - WHOLESALE
6464 N. BLACKSTONE AVE. PH. 439-2311.
Just South of Pinedale
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J. EGERER
C. HENSON
D. GILMORE
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Farm Machinery Center
SALES and SERVICE
Massey- Ferguson Tractors
Goble Disc Plows
New Holland Balers and Haying Equipment
John Bean Sprayers
G & M Equipment
2632 S. Elm Avenue - S.W. Corner at Jensen
Fresno 268 -5647
AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW (Conl.)
components, in terms of manpower, are patrol,
headed by Captain Robert Saum, and detectives,
under the direction of Captain Conrad Spomer.
The most important activities of the patrol are
provided for in section 26600, pertaining to preser-
vation of peace, and section 26602, which mentions
prevention and suppression of affrays, breaches of
the peace, riots, etc. Patrol cars are manned on a
twenty -four hour basis in assigned beats in the
Fresno Metropolitan area. The patrol officer is
trained to cope with most any type of emergency,
and to be able to decide what action to take in any
given situation. He is usually the first officer at the
scene of a crime. It is his responsibility to conduct
a preliminary investigation and to make an immedi-
ate decision whether to handle the problem himself,
or to refer it to another officer for more detailed
investigation. He answers every type of call, ranging
in seriousness from homicides to barking dogs.
When he is not on a call he is patrolling, cruising
his beat carefully, on the alert for any sign of
criminal activity.
The court bailiffs do practically all of their work
in the courtroom, directly responsible to the judge.
For administrative purposes, however, they are a
part of patrol. Their positions are provided for in
section 26603, which states that the sheriff shall
be in attendance at all sessions of Superior Court.
There are now seven departments of Superior Court
in Fresno County, and each has a bailiff.
When the local justice courts were re- organized
in 1952 into the Fresno Municipal Court, the sheriff
was made ex- officio marshal of the court. For that
reason a deputy sheriff is assigned as bailiff to each
department of the Municipal Court, of which there
are four. (Continued on Page 22)
FRESNO'S ONLY HOME OWNED,
INDEPENDENT BANK
"The Bank For You"
1903 Fulton Street
NEAR Divisadero
Member Federal Reserve
Phone 237 -3141
ERNIE'S SERVICE
Mobil Products - Expert Service
4205 E. Butler 255 -3194
CHIEF'S AUTO PARTS
Used Cars - Trucks - Parts
1080 W. Church 264 -1195
AMERICAN WAREHOUSE CO.
Public Warehouse
Commercial & Industrial Storage
Car Load & Pool Car Distribution
265 Divisadero 264 -9436
DI BUDUO & DE FENDIS
General Insurance
15222 N. West Ave. Phone 268 -7834
BRUNO'S
Used Materials
3211 So. Highway 99 Phone 237 -2875
Fresno
B & T ELECTRIC
Complete Electrical Service
Outdoor Lighting Specialists
158 N. Blackstone Phone 237 -0249
24 Hour Service Complete Financing
CALIFORNIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL CO.
237 -6416
Cesspools - Septic Tanks
2514 S. 11 th St. Fresno
Free Estimates
HEILBRON -JONES FILM SERVICE
At Your Dealer
There's One Near You
1043 Blackstone 268 -6335
HOCKETT -COWAN MUSIC CO.
"Fresno's First House of Music"
1254 Fulton St. 266 -8171
Fresno
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There Must Be A Reason
1605 "L" Street Phone 266 -0666
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
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HEi6-ANG
R. KAHL
P. MAJOR
THE L.A W 1 S HJrRE, i
Owl Transfer ", Inc.
J. C. JONES, JR., President
"Shorthaul Joe"
E. H. TUSCHHOFF
"Long Haul Tush"
HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVERS
Phone AD 3 -1291
"The Movingest Movers in Fresno"
AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW (Cont.)
The Communications Section, also under the ad-
ministration of Patrol, serves the whole department
by receiving and routing all incoming telephone
calls, maintaining two -way radio contact with units
in the field and with other nearby police agencies,
and sending, receiving and filing teletype messages
on the state -wide police net.
Detectives can find authorization for their primary
duties in the last few words of section 26602, "and
investigate public offenses which have been com-
mitted." Most misdemeanor offenses reported to
the department are investigated by the patrol. How-
ever, nearly all felony reports are investigated by
detectives, either from the beginning or as a follow
up after the patrol has made initial contact.
Since burglaries are the most frequently reported
felonies, a major portion of the crew is assigned
to investigations of that particular crime. Check
writers have been increasingly active in the past
several years, and one of the busiest crews is the
check detail. Other officers specialize in the investi-
gation of crimes of violence, such as robbery, homi-
cide, and felony assault. However, each officer is
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Santis, Inc.
USED CARS — FINANCE SERVICE
1142 F Street also Whitesbridge & Hughes
268 -9344 FRESNO
Fresno Community
Hospital
COMMUNITY SPONSORED
Building for a Medical Center
Fresno & "R" Sts. Phone 233 -0911
HARDY'S SERVICE
New & Rebuilt Trimmer and King O' Lawn
Mowers
Sales - Service - Repairs
2009 S. Orange Ave. Phone 264 -3210
CY'S FRESNO TRUCK STOP
Shell Products - Towing - Parts - Tires
24 -Hour Restaurant
Dist. of McMillin Ring Free Oil
6900 N. Hiway 99 268 -3108
KASPER'S DRIVE -UP
Where Good Friends Meet
Hamburgers — 5 for $1.00 To Go
Shakes and Frosties
Phone Order 439 -9903
7205 N. Blackstone at Spruce Pinedale
JOY -N -JOY CAFE
Mexican - American - Chinese Dishes
1047 F Street 266 -6001
DONUT MAKERS
The Best in Snails and Donuts
Wholesale and Retail
4481 E. Tulare Phone 251 -2801
CLARK EQUIPMENT CO.
BROWN TRAILER DIV.
Brown Van & F.B. Trailers
Sales & Service
2544 So. Cherry Ave. Ph. 266 -5781
CAUDLE BATTERY MFG. CO.
New - Rebuilt Batteries from Factory to You
Dependable Service Since 1945
4825 N. Cornelia 268 -3408
Dayton Scales - Hobart Heavy Capacity Scales
Food, Bakery, Kitchen and Dishwashing Equipment
Kitchenaid Dishwashers and Mixers
HOBART
SALES & SERVICE
Hamp Wells— Manager
175 Fulton St. Phone 237 -2118
BEDROSIAN TILE & SUPPLY CO.
1939 E. Holland 227 -4666
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B. MORRISON
C. PIPER R. RAINVILLE
G. SCHMIDT
W. SECHLER
LMT BUILDING COMPANY
George Threlkeld
Specializing In
BLOCKLITE CONSTRUCTION
Commercial & Industrial
821 Divisadero 485 -2262
Fresno
JAMES B. McPIKE
AND
ASSOCIATES
Security Bank Bldg.
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SNAX
Self Service Drive Ins
Fresno and O Street
C St. at San Benito
Fresno at A St.
PALM OLIVE DRUG CO.
Max Janney, Prop.
S & H Stamps
302 Olive Ave. 237 -2149
AS PRESCRIBED BY LA11/ (Con[.)
qualified to investigate any type of crime, whether
or not it is in his particular category.
Closely related to, and until recently a part of,
the detective division is the Juvenile Bureau. It
investigates practically all crimes committed by
youngsters under eighteen, and many of those in
which a small child is the victim. Its existence can
be traced to section 26600, which provides for
"projects of crime prevention" and "suppression of
delinquency ". The Juvenile Bureau is under the
command of Lieutenant Everett Haley.
When the previously mentioned sections of the
Government Code were enacted, the coroner's off=ice
was a separate department of county government,
and not coneczed with the sheriff, except that one
section provides that the coroner shall, under certain
conditions, act for the sheriff if the sheriff is unable
to act on his own behalf. In some counties that.
situation still prevails. Several years ago, however,
the legislature enacted a law permitting counties to
consolidate the two posts. This was done in Fresno
County about fifteen years ago, and the sheriff given
the dual title of Sheriff - Coroner.
Until about three years ago the coroner's office
was a separate unit of the department, headed by a
Chief Deputy Coroner responsible directly to the
sheriff. This position was abolished in 1961, and
the unit made a part of the Criminal Division, under
the command of a captain. It is presently under the
command of Captain Laurence Hoskins.
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Free Delivery—Ph. 222-3395
DeKor Drugs
- Cor. West & Shields
Purity Shopping Center
1121 West Shields Ave. Fresno
M. Friis- Hansen & Co., Inc.
.Jan/r opined and general .Jdan[in3
McKinley Ave. & U. S. Highway 99
1724 West McKinley
Phone 233 -3121
PALACE MARKET
2447 West Church Road
Fresno
RAINBOW BALLROOM
1725 Broadway 264 -6404
Fresno
HALF MOON CAFE
Draft Beer - Wine - Sandwiches
1218 Merced St. Phone 237 -9482
Dining - Cocktails - Swimming - Organ Music
FRESNO MOTEL
Henry P. Cunningham, General Manager
1325 N. Motel Drive
( 1 Block No. Roeding Park) Phone 233 -5103
Bob Harrison
CIRCLE -H SERVICE CO.
Commercial and Domestic Refrigeration
Washers and Dryers
Sales & Service
1940 N. Echo Avenue
Phone 233 -2685 or 268 -1713
COLLEGE WILSHIRE SERVICE
Tune Ups - Repairs
Sports Car Specialists
1496 N. Van Ness Ave. Phone 233 -5633
YAKETY -YAK TAVERN
Dave Brandon - Your Host
3075 E. Belmont 233 -9502
BILL EADS SHARP CARS
100% Financing Available
New Car Trade Ins
3144 Tulare St. ( Across from Mayfair Plaza)
Phone 268 -0144
DUDLEY STEEL BUILDINGS
Pre - Engineered - 20' of 150' Free -Span
Immediate Delivery - Financing Available
2920 -A N. Blackstone Ave. Phone 222 -1922
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J. SIMPSON
W. STUMPF
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Investigator
J. SPRADLING
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Investigator
HOPE MANOR
"In The Heart Of Fresno"
* NURSING
* CONVALESCENT
* RETIREMENT
John and Genie Einhart, Owners- Administrators
2201 Calaveras 1619 M St.
Fresno — Phone 268 -5361
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H. STUCKEY
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Home Title Co.
Title Insurance & Escrow
2032 Mariposa Street
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Phone AM 8 -9811
4 Branches for Your Convenience:
1639 E. Shields 3249 E. McKinley
477 Blackstone 2609 E. McKinley
Salo & West Auto Supply
Biggest Little Parts Store in the Volley
"Delivery Is Best At Sala rs West"
BOB & MAS
2009 Ventura 268 -7637
FRESNO
JOHNNIE'S TAVERN
COCKTAILS
DANCING NIGHTLY
(Closed Mondays)
4610 Kings Canyon Road 255-211,4
Kings County Truck Lines
MILK TRANSPORT — FARM PICKUP TANKERS
REFRIGERATED VANS
2336 S. Railroad Ave., Fresno
Phone 233 -0873
Tulare Phone 686 -1641
Glasses " Family
the
Stylish Frames
Complete Optical Service
j Easy Budget Terms
WlI1R iC/ /�� Earl G. Spomer, Sr., O.D.
1317 Fulton, 233 -1293
Prw {'0 Comfort E. W. Laisne, O.D.
eye Gam. 505 N. Fulton, 266.5731
FREE PARKING
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JOE DISHIAN SHELL SERVICE
Motor Tune Up - Brake Service
Free Pick Up and Delivery
Thrifty Green Stamps
4530 N. Blackstone Ave. Phone 222 -0828
PAUL J. HOLCOMB & SON
Kohler Engines & Electric Plants
Sales - Service - Rentals - Leasing
Emergency Service by Mobil Unit
1420 N. Hughes Avenue Phone 233 -4956
DREAM FLUFF DO -NUTS
THREE Shops for Your Convenience
4890 N. Blackstone 1250 Wishon
5581 E. Kings Canyon Road
Compliments
COOK & LA VOY INSURANCE
General Insurance
3003 N. Blackstone Phone 229 -8523
EL PRADO
Latin Night Club
Fine Mexican and American Food
Lunches - Dinners - Cocktails - Dancing
Telephone 266 -3733
275 W. Belmont on Roeding Park Circle
Fresno, California
DALE ELECTRIC
Belmont & West
Phone 264 -1831
Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Funeral Service
1703 E Street Phone 268 -8048
Fresno
E & J AUTOMOTIVE
Complete Auto Repair Service
Work Guaranteed - 24 -Hr. Emergency Service
Let Us Work While You Are On Duty
2545 E. Ventura Phone 237 -7536
BYRON LOVEJOY
Roofing Contractor
1462 Thomas 237 -4264
W. BENNETT
M. GUHM
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R. BOLTON
A. CIRIMELE
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J. WATTS
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T. WHITE
F. GUERRERO
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E. LYNCH
W. SMITH
D. WRIGHT
AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW (Coal.)
The Civil Division, commanded by Captain Fred
KOII, is provided for in section 26608, which says,
"The sheriff shall serve all process and notices in
the manner prescribed by law ". These fourteen
words cover a lot of territory. What they mean,
actually, is that with the exception of jury sum-
monses, practically every civil process issued by the
courts of this county is served or executed by the
Civil Division. Courts in other counties also send
orders here for execution. Each act must be carried
our in a precise manner, following the law to the
letter. It is safe to say that a broader and more
thorough knowledge of law is required for service
in a sheriff's civil division than in any other field
of law enforcement.
The Security Division is the responsibility of
Captain Lee Johnson. Its function is provided for
in section 26605, which says, "The sheriff shall take
charge of and keep the county jail and the prisoners
in it ". This, too, is a very brief statement to explain
all the many responsibilities of running a jail. Not
only is the prisoner's security to be considered, of
prime importance are his physical and mental well-
being and the care of the property he had in his
possession when booked.
(Catlinued on Pn% 32)
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ASHER BROS. SHOES
Save 30 -50% on Nationally Advertised
Men's — Women's — Children's
S H O E S
OPEN MONDAY AND FRIDAY 'TIL 9:00 P.M.
1043 Van Ness, Fresno 268 -631 1
since / 1852
WELLS FARGO BANK
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FRESNO - KINGSBURG - HURON
WEST FRESNO - CLOVIS - SAN JOAQUIN
EAST EL MONTE GUEST HOME
Supervised Care and Recreation
for Ambulatory Aged Guests
4670 E. El Monte Phone 251-8746
ACORN EQUIPMENT RENTAL
North Fresno's Complete Rental Yard
4631 Blackstone 227 -3251
M & M TIRES & SERVICE
Louie Montagna, Owner - Manager
Tires - 1 -Day Recap Service - Norwalk Gasoline
Brakes - Tune Ups - Alignment - Repairs
1396 N. Blackstone Phone 237 -2113
ITALIAN KITCHEN
Pizza & Spaghetti Italian Dinners
Veal Scallopini - Veal Parmegiana
Food to Take Home
Open till Midnite
Peter & Maurice, Props.
1127 Palm - Near Olive 264 -1845
DERON P. TOROSIAN
DEE'S PLUMBING
Plumbing - Heating - Fixtures - Remodeling
3563 E. Tulare St. Phone 233 -1719
C & I BRAKE CO.
Brake Drum Turning and Bonded Brake Shoes
Mobile Service - We Do Your Job At Your Shop
Cylinder Kits for Most Cars
All Foreign Car Shoes Branded
1933 Cherry Ave. 268 -7771
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tins ensan's
CEDAR HEIGHTS MARKET- COR. CEDAR &SHIELDS
SUNNYSIDE SQUARE MARKET- COIL CLOVIS&VENTURA
RON & LARRY'S CLUB
Cold Beer - Tasty Sandwiches
Shuffleboard and Bowling
3941 E. Belmont Ave. Phone 233 -3923
FRESNO AUTO AUCTION
Wholesale Only
Rex Irwin and Neal Ellis, Auctioneers
300 S. Fruit Ave. Phone 268 -4555
Communications
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SHAM EXCAVATION CO.
EXCAVATIONS
DEMOLITIONS - RENTALS
3259 S. Elm Ave., Fresno
Phone 268 -5932
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M. KLEIM
G. LALLEMENT
D. SHIPMAN
%�..u�eaLUar�
A Non - Profit Endowment Care
Cemetery and Mausoleum
201 TEILMAN AVENUE PH. 237 -6185
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93706
Valley Aluminum Co., Inc.
ALUMINUM SPECIALISTS
HANDRAILS - SOLAR SCREENS &
OTHER ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS
DESIGNED AND FABRICATED
WELDING - RIVETING & FORMING
CUSTOM AND PRODUCTION WORK
5733 E. Shields Ave. 291 -3563
Henry's 24 Hr. Restaurant
Breakfast Any Time
Halfway Between Hacienda and
Towne and Country Motels
North 99 Hwy Fresno
Feel at Ease in Shorts, Tuxedos or Capris
Bob Caire Paul Katchadourion
CENTRAL VALLEY
DEBRIS BOX SERVICE
Economical Commercial & Industrial Debris
Box Service
RADIO DISPATCHED TRUCKS - FAST SERVICE
Phone for Details on Our Complete
Modern Disposal Services
1622 N. Cedar Avenue Phone 251 -8470
KERR RUG COMPANY
The Valley's Largest Rug & Furniture Cleaners
California's Largest Broadloom Selection
* Lowest Prices * Best Service Guaranteed
539 G STREET 233 -2293
FRESNO
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LEW RODGERS
FRESNO -BASS LAKE FREIGHT LINES
Common Carrier
53 L Street Phone 268 -5769
Bill Hill, Maanger
TRAVELON TRAILER SALES
25 Years Experience To Serve You
Mobil Homes and Vacation Homes
Kit Mobil Homes - Kensill - Aristocrat
Roadliner Expando
2996 E. Ventura Ave. Phone 264 -5921
Enjoy Our
* TACOS * ENCHILADAS
* COMBINATION DINNERS
at
TACO TIENDA
2345 Blackstone 229 -9712
TROPICANA LODGE
Central California's Finest Motel
Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge
Banquet Facilities
4061 N. Blackstone 222 -5641
Fresno
CAESAR PUMP CO.
Sales & 24 -Hour Service
Specializing In
Universal Submersibles - Johnson Turbines
Repairs On All Makes
7142 W, Olive Ave. Phone 266 -7368
CAVALIER LIQUORS
Delicatessen - Party Needs - Free Delivery
Wide Selection of Imported and Domestic
Wines and liquors
3259 N. Cedar Ave. Phone 222 -7375
CENTRAL HYDRAULIC SERVICE
Hydraulic Jacks - Valves - Cylinders
Sales & Service
2110 W. Belmont Ave. Phone 237 -1721
SHALIMAR
Fresno's Newest and Finest
Cocktail Lounge & Steokery
1740 N. First St. 237 -1418
UNION OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA
Fresno
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Sergeant
A. CHRISTENSEN
Detective
S. EIDSON
Sergeant
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D. LYSDAHL
Sergeant
Detectives
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Captain
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Sergeant
Age,
R. MILLER
Detective
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Sergeant
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Detective
C. BRYANT
Sergeant
D. CONWAY
Sergeant
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Sergeant
J. MOORE
Detective
AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW (Cont.)
A great deal of planning goes into the diet of
the prisoners. Precautions are taken to prevent the
spread of disease. Opportunities are provided for
frequent visits by his family, and he always has
the privilege of contacting his attorney. A detailed
accounting systern is maintained to make sure no
prisoner is ever deprived of his lawful property.
Precise records are kept of court action, so that no
prisoner will ever be deprived of his liberty for a
longer period than is imposed by the court.
In addition to the persons arrested by the Sheriff's
Department and constables and those serving county
jail sentences, the department also houses prisoners
for the city of Fresno, some other incorporated cities
within the county, and federal prisoners for the
U. S. Marshal, the FBI, and the United States Immi-
gration service. Persons arrested for other counties
and states are held until they are called for by the
agency which wants them, and officers in transit
frequently book prisoners in the jail for an overnight
stay.
It is also the responsibility of the Security Division
personnel to choose, from among those serving sen-
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CONTINENTAL TITLE CO.
TITLE INSURANCE AND ESCROWS
Lee R. Neuhaus
President and Manager
Richard W. Jones
Vice President and Assistant Manager
1234 M Street Phone 237 -9161
Compliments
of
K -MART
CHEEKOS CAFE
Truckers Favorite Breakfasts - Lunches
Draft Beer
403 N. Thorne Ave. Phone 233 -9959
CANTEEN SERVICE
OF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
Complete Vending Service
Coffee - Cigarettes - Candies - Soft Drinks
Sandwiches
141 N. Fresno St. Phone 237 -1043
ED LILLIE
CALWA GRILL
Beer - Wine - Chile - Sandwiches
3974 E. Ventura Ave. Phone 237 -991 1
CALWA DISPOSAL
Garbage - Rubbish - Weekly Service
Residential - Commercial - Industrial
Yard and Garage Cleaning
— Incinerators Emptied —
4455 S. Fig Ave. 266 -3738
KARSH'S BAKERY
Special Orders Delivered
938 Fulton
And Neighborhood Branches for Your Convenience
LOUIE KEE MARKET
Fresh Meat & Groceries
1041 Tulare St. 233 -7527
Fresno
KUCKENBECKER, INC.
Rust Cotton Pickers - FWD Wagner Tractors
2756 S. Elm Ave. 233 -0519
KAY'S LIQUOR STORE
Cold Beer By Case - Chilled Wines
Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Tackle
Photo Supplies - Notions - Milk - Breads
Foods
3475 E. Belmont at 5th Phone 233 -6559
JOSEPHINE FURNITURE CO.
922 Van Ness
Fresno 264 -5031
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Sergeant
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Sergeant
D. SAFFORD
Sergeant
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Detective
MID -STATE BOWL
2221 N. Weber Avenue — Fresno
PHONE 237 -6668
THE VALLEY'S FINEST GATHERING PLACE
32 Lanes - Sports Room
Whiz In Coffee Shop
5 BANQUET ROOMS ACCOMMODATING UP TO 500
Billiards - TV Room
EASIEST PLACE TO REACH IN TOWN
Highway 99 North at Clinton Overpass
OPEN 24 HOURS DAILY
CATERING DEPT. PHONE 268 -7667
33
C. TIGH
Sergeant
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W. PINION
Sergeant
J. QUIST
Sergeant
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J. GARO
Clerk
SEE THE ALL NEW
KADETTBy OPEL
30 + miles per gallon ... only $1766 delivered
IT'S GENERAL MOTORS NEWEST
AND LOWEST PRICED CARH
CAVES BUICK
Blackstone at Ratcliffe Stadium
Im
E. MARGOSIAN
Sergeant
C. FLAMMANG
Detective
.Juvenile
E. HALEY
Lieutenant
D. MacNICOL
INSURANCE
FRIES, ELLITHORPE, EATON, BAIRD & SWETT
P.O. Box 1152
L at Inyo, Fresno Phone 268 -0811
TONY DeMERA
TONY'S MOBILE SERVICE
Lubrication - Brake Service - Tune Ups
Blue Chip Stamps
Free Pick -Up and Delivery Service
444 W. Shields at Fruit Phone 222 -0326
L. THOMAS
Sergeant
& SHARKEY
Detective
Sales and Service
Zenith - Admiral Tv — Radio - Stereo
Nu Tone Home Entertainment Centers
CARDINAL ELECTRONICS
Raytheon Electronic Ranges
Alliance "Genie" Door Openers
1115 E. Belmont Phone 233 -4628
THE ALIBI CLUB
Cocktails - Draft Beer
4444 N. Blackstone Phone 227 -9863
Coroner's OfTice
L. HOSKINS
Captain
J. ANDERSON
Sergeant
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A. DICKINSON F. PIPKIN
Sergeant Sergeant
HANSEN CONSTRUCTION CO.
General Contractors
2848 Wishon Avenue P. O. Box 1784
Phone 222 -3069
GRAVES UPHOLSTERY
Automobile - Furniture Upholstering
Estimates Cheerfully Given
1216 C. Street Phone 237 -1262
GREENWAY AUTO BODY
Body Repairs - Painting
Estimates Gladly Given
2521 Blackstone Phone 222 -6661
(In Auto Service Center)
GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL
Opp. Court House Square
1926 Mariposa 233 -9555
Fresno
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Secretary
W. SOMMERVILLE
FOUR -SOME CLUB
Come ►n and See Morris and Glen
636 S. Clovis Avenue at Kings Canyon Road
FASHION CLEANERS
Dependable Service Since 1930
465 N. Fulton 237 -2185
WALTER S. JOHNSON
Select Cars
1131 N. Abby at Olive 264 -3547
AUTOMOTIVE UTILITY COMPANY
Generators - Starters
255 Divisadero Street 268 -4591
AS PRESCRIBED BY LAII' (Cow.)
fences, applicants for transfer to the Fresno County
Industrial Farm.
The duties of the Records and Identification Divi-
sion, like those of the Administrative Division, with
one exception are not specifically mentioned in the
quoted sections of the Government Code. However,
several other acts of legislature provide for and
direct its operations, which are carried out under
the command of Captain Rodney Riddle.
The unit's chief function is service to the other
divisions of the department, particularly the Criminal
Division. It is made up of several smaller units,
whose respective duties include the collection, pro-
cessing and preservation of evidence, classification
and filing of fingerprints, and transportation of men-
tally ill persons, transportation of convicts to state
penal institutions, the processing and service of war-
rants of arrest, and the typing and filing of investi-
gation reports and criminal records.
The Fresno County Industrial Farm, while not
technically a part of the Sheriff's Department, is
under the direction of Sheriff Willmirth, by special
appointment by the Board of Supervisors. This
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ANDY'S
NURSERY & FLOWER SHOP
COMPLETE LANDSCAPING SERVICE
GENERAL NURSERY STOCK
FLOWERS — BLOOMING & POTTED PLANTS
3619 N. Thorne 222 -5268
G & L
TRUCK TERMINAL
24 -HOUR EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE
DUNLOP
TRUCK AND PASSENGER TIRES
ICE — DRY - BLOWER - PARTY
EXPERT LUBRICATION - FREE SHOWERS
MOTELS & RESTAURANTS ADJOINING
268 -7351
2396 S. Railroad Ave. Fresno
Just Off 99 Turn East on Church
L1328 Fulton Street
FARNAM'S MERCHANT PATROL
AND DETECTIVE AGENCY
237 -7723
FERRIEA & GATTIE
CHEVRON SERVICE
Clovis & Kings Canyon Road
Fresno
255 -2435
COREA TRUCKING
General Trucking & Grain Hauling
All Cargo Insured For Your Protection
3233 W. California Ave. Ph. 266 -4331
CALIFORNIA CHROME
Copper, Nickel, Chrome and Cadmium
Metal Finishing and Polishing
Free Pick Up and Delivery
Bob Martin, Owner
220 Broadway 268 -8146
EDWARDS LOCK & SAFE CO.
A Key for Every lock —A Lock for Every Purpose
Safes Opened and Serviced
1941 E. Hammond 233 -5037
ADVANCE TV SERVICE
All Makes and Models - Color
All Work Guaranteed
1581 N. Palm at McKinley 233 -3703
DI CICCO'S PIZZERIA
Cocktail Lounge
Pizza - Spaghetti - Lasagne - Ravioli
Orders to Take Out or Special Delivery
530 I. Blackstone near Belmont 237 -7054
ELLIOTT MANUFACTURING CO.
Industrial Supplies
Hand Truck Coasters and Wheels
1735 Ventura —H & Mono Ph. 233 -6236
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Lieutenant
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L. ALEXANDER
A. RANDRUP
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Captain
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JENSEN AUTO PARTS
Used Auto Parts for Most Cars
3230 E. Jensen at Hiway 99 Phone 233 -3881
J. T. JENKINS CO.
KENWORTH TRUCKS
2521 S. East Avenue at Golden State Hiway
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L. RICE
C. BALEY
Sergeant
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R. MAULDIN
A. SCHMALL
Horn's garden mulches for weed free yards use
Redwood Chips - Stoney Bark - Activated Mulch
"FRED HORN'S WOODYARD "
2320 Church Ave. 233 -5834
GEORGE'S GARAGE
Towing - Dependable Auto Repair
Automatic Transmission Repairs - Exchanges
1920 W. Belmont Phone 268 -5079
AS PRESCRIBED BY LAIr,' (Cont.)
arrangement is sanctioned by the clause in 26600
which refers to ''projects of rehabilitation of persons
previously convicted of crime ".
Prisoners serving lengthy jail terms, who are
considered good security risks, and who are physi-
cally able to work are usually transferred to the
Industrial Farm. There they are given a chance to
rehabilitate themselves by the old- fashioned but still
effective methods of manual labor, regular hours,
and wholesome food. A sufficient number of in-
mates are helped to make the program worthwhile,
even if it weren't for the benefit the people of the
county realize from inmate labor. In addition to
growing a great deal of the food used in county
institutions, the farm inmates do a great deal of
the maintainance work at county Parks and recrea-
tion areas.
We wonder what our early day legislators, who
in a few brief paragraphs outlined the basic duties
of the sheriff, would react if they could see how
large an organization is required to carry out their
plans for preservation of the peace and protection
of life and property.
BERVEN RUG
MILLS INC.
2600 Ventura
Phone 233 -7363
Fresno, California
Meet Your Friends At
PAUL W ILLARD'S
Carousel Restaurant
& COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Freeway 99 at Belmont Ave.
FOR THE FINEST IN COCKTAILS AND FOOD
IN A MOST DELIGHTFUL
AND UNUSUAL ATMOSPHERE
Open Daily For Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Please Call 233 -4159
6:30 A.M. 'Till 2:00 A.M.
PRIVATE BANQUET FACILITIES
GREAT WESTERN TRAILER SALES
Distributors for
Airstream - Skyline - Universal
Pan American - Paramount - Shasta
Fleetwood
Never Under Sold - Lowest Finance Terms
4066 E. Ventura Ave. Phone 251-7301
CREST MEAT MARKET
The Working Man's Frield
10 Whitesbridge Ph. 266 -1031
Country Cousin Market & Liquors
Wayne McNally — Bob Wiley
4590 E. Olive 251-5191
CERTIFIED CESSPOOL CO.
Septic Tanks Pumped and Cleaned
Chas. & Ed Boyaiian
4290 N. Blackstone 227 -8446
A & H BEER GARDEN
6943 West Shields
Phone 268 -3976
A & B LIOUOR
Always Friendly Service From May and Bill
Complete Stock of All Party Needs
3018 E. McKinley 264 -6725
Cool -Temp Service
AIR CONDITIONING
Heat Pumps — Furnaces
Guaranteed Service On All Makes and Models
Residential - Commercial
5383 Easterby Dr. No. Phone 251-5187
DEVLIN -DREW
Wholesale Distributors
165 Broadway Fresno
EASTON LUMBER & SUPPLY CO.
Complete Building and Farm Supplies
"Our Aim Is To Please"
7707 So. Elm Ave. 268 -8848
Fresno, California
Civil Div i siorib
Clerical
M. DUCROUX
D. JORN
H. McVAY
F. GIBSON
A. RUGGIERI
Jones Ambulance Service
Jones Sick Room Rental Service
Member of California Ambulance Association
Phone 233-4136
245 No. Broadway
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He W. WADDLE
INVESTIGATION SERVICE
35 Yrs. Experience - All Kinds of Investigation
Licensed and Bonded - Male and Female Operators
"We have new equipment and modern methods to give
you expert and efficient service"
Call 266 -6214
1221 Fulton - Equitable Bldg., Room 404
FRESNO
Security Division
A. JOHNSON
Captain
A. DANA
Sergeant
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Sergeant
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2903 E. TULARE FREBNO, CALIF.
VALLEY PATROL
Radio Station KMJ 923
Police Service - Security Officers - Guards
S. E. "Mack'' McAllister, Owner
4805 North Diana 229 -9226
RESTHAVEN SANITORIUM
Bed and Ambulatory Patients
940 Merced 237 -6331
&
MAGNOLIA NURSING HOME
Licensed By Department of Mental Health
Adams Ave. at Leonard 834 -3912
McNAMARA'S LIQUOR
3057 E. Ashlan 227 -6683
Fresno
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Lieutenant
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Sergeant
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COLONIAL
• PROVINCIAL
• TRANSITIONAL
Decorating Service Without Charge
149 NO. FULTON ST. - FRESNO
BILL FREEMAN
AUTOMATIC MUSIC SYSTEMS
4030 Plaza Dr. West 237 -1592
MI RANCHO
TORTILLA SHOP
50 California Ave. 264 -1862
FRESNO HELICOPTERS, INC.
Agricultural & Industrial
Charter Service
Furlong Field 233 -1655
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L. HILL
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Home of the Famous iu� QI'( aft
Also, New and Used��,
Pianos and Organs for
HOME - SCHOOL - CHURCH
4860 -5 E. Kings Canyon
Ph. 251 -5007
FRESNO
(Beside K -Mart)
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OF FRESNO, INC.
"Where Those In The Know
In Fresno Go"
Fresno's Finest Eating Place for 10 Years
Supported By Our Leading Business Men
1383 N. Motel Dr. 268 -4321
Fresno
Security Division
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Congratulations to Sheriff's Review and
Sheriff's Department for a Job Well Done.
J & S PAINTING SERVICE
R. J. Stanton, Owner
3814 E. Andrews Ph. 237 -4092
KLEIN &- KLEIN
Biala
W. O'NEAL
W. SHUMAN
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C. WHITT
SAN FRANCISCO FLORAL CO.
In Fresno Over 40 Years
We Grow Our Own
1152 Fulton Street Phone 268 -0111
JAYNES & COMPANY
Complete Auto and Truck
Reconstruction Specialists
Truck Body Building
24 Hour Tow Service
136 North Thorne 233 -3241
Security Division
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D. ANDERSON
B. BEETS
R. GRUHLER
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D. NELSON
M2Atrons
C. KILGORE
Senior Matron
B. PALMORE
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D. BAKER
D. GOODRICH
Oil
V. MATTOX
V. YOUNG
Security Division
K. COMBS
D. HALDERMAN
Cler5cs
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J. MARTORI
CLUB LAUNDRY & CLEANERS, INC.
Wholesale & Reltail
4454 E. Belmont 251-6015
2918 Tulare 233 -0254
FRESNO AG HARDWARE
"You Can Always Get It At Fresno Ag"
2704 Blackstone 222 -7771
FRESNO
HEDRICK'S DEPT. STORE
N. Fresno At Olive Sereet
268 -5019
CLACK & CUMMINS, INC.
Plumbing & Heating Contractors
"We're Known for Ouality & Dependability"
4692 East Hedges Ave. 255 -5583
WATCH TIIEM IN COURT -
I HEARDTHAT SOMEONE IS
j� PLANNING A DREAK
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R. HAAR
G. THOR
DAVID & SONS, INC.
Roatsers & Packers
Edible Nuts and Seeds
Fresno
HONDA OF FRESNO
Daniel Green, Owner
2240 E. McKinley 237 -5461
Fresno
RAY HOLMES ELECTRIC
& AIR CONDITIONING
3327 E. Austin Way 222 -4893
Fresno
FRESNO WHITE & AUTOCAR SALES
Distributors of
White & Autocar Trucks - Parts & Service
2707 S. East Ave.
Securit Division
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J. MAYO
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IMMIGRATION CHEcK
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DICK'S SUPPLIES
Plumbing - Electrical & Farm Supplies
Building Materials - Wire & Steel Products
Corner O & Ventura, Fresno 264 -2951
ELECTRIC LABORATORIES
1740 Van Ness Ave. Fresno
UNITED -DELCO AUTOMOTIVE
Warehouse - Jobbers, Distributors Since 1915
YORKS PLACE
Wines - Beer - Liquor
Cocktail Bar - On & Off Sale Liquor
1029 E. Elm, Fresno 264 -5531
Accounting - C.P.A. - Court Reporting
Secretarial - Law - Real Estate
James Deitz, President
Small Classes - Individual Progress
Friendly Faculty - Free Placement Service
1921 Tuolumne 264 -3081
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W. WATSON
SAM DIVIDSON CO.
Cars of Merit
Serving Fresno Since 1913
We Carry Our Own Contracts,
You deal with us only.
Fulton at Ventura Phone 233 -3187
PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS CO.
Pittsburgh Paints
Morck Brushes - United Wallpaper
520 N. Blackstone 233 -6179
Fresno
JR. BOOTERY
Complete Shoe Store for Children
Buster Brown — Simplex Flexies
3320 N. Blackstone— Manchester Center
Fresno 3, Calif. 222 -5805
A. R. ALLAMPRESE CO.
5383 Palm 439 -6221
Fresno
Records and Identification
K. LARSON
Lieutenant
nivision
I
R. RIDDLE
Captain
ELI'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Electrical Contracting
Residential - Commercial - Repairs
1961 S. 5th Street 264 -6013
MID LET
Van Ness & Merced
233 -8203
Tom Carothers Jim Evans
Wholesale Retail
PAVING CONTRACTOR
Over 25 Years Experience
• PAVING
• GRADING
e EXCAVATING
DRIVEWAYS — TENNIS COURTS
PARKING AREAS & LOTS — ROAD OILING
A COMPLETE ASPHALT PAVING SERVICE
General Engineering Contractor
ALLIED PAVING CO.
FREE ESTIMATES
Coll 237 -1801
605 S. Fruit FRESNO
J. BELTON
Chief Criminologist
MONTGOMERY WARD
1302 Fulton Fresno
MANCHESTER AUTO WASH
Washing and Polishing
Comfortable Air Conditioned Waiting Room
Floyd L. Smith
3854 N. Blackstone 222 -1562
MID - VALLEY TRAILER SALES
Authorized Dealer For
Angelus - Traveleze - Biltmore
"The Finest in House Trailers"
Bank Terms — 84 Months to Pay
6131 N. Blackstone 439 -1852
CUSHMAN --
POLICE
VEHICLE
A Standard
Low -Cost Vehicle POLICE
Designed Especially
for Police Use 1 ��
Newly redesigned, the Cush-
man Polite Vehicle now offers
as features many wanted fea-
tures previously available only
as accessories.
EASY TERMS . . . LOW DOWN PAYMENT
MONTHS TO PAY
All types materialf handling equipment
GRAY LIFT, INC. --4646 E. Jensen, Fresno
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Techniced Services Section
S. BARNES A. FLORES L. SARMENT
Sergeant Criminologist Criminologist
R. SMITH
Criminologist
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D. JUSTICE
BEING A QUALIFIED EXPERT —
TESTED THE SU(3STANCE AND DETERM I KIED
IT TO E3E A - VIOLENT EXPLOSIVE
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WURRI HOTEL
Ben and Marie
SPECIALIZING IN
BASQUE DINNERS
237 -9525 2546 Kern
FRESNO
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F. HOKE
R. McQUILLEN
R. J. WAYTE CO.
Scaffolding — Contractor's Equipment
SERVICE YOU CAN RELY ON
268 -8124
1869 E. HEDGES AVE.
I Block North of Olive off Blackstone
M. O. 2Xnci Fingerprint Section
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M. BARNES
D. NEELEY
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YOU'VE SET ONE
Offices in Principal Cities - Pioneers of Long Distance Moving
Agent for NATIONAL VAN LINES, INC.
LOCAL MOVING AND A COMPLETE
48 STATE MOVING SERVICE AGENT
DAVE'S VAN & STORAGE
DAVE McCOY
Office 268 -0948 — Residence 222 -4895
1636 "H" Street Fresno, California
FRESNO COTTON SALES AGENCY
Paul E. Ellis, Owner
1717 Van Ness 266 -9613
FRESNO MACARONI MFG. CO.
High Grade Macaroni Products
1133 E Street 268 -0203
BASQUE HOTEL
Home Cooking — Served Family Style
Wine - Beer - Cocktails
1102 F Street 237 -0422
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A Satisfied Customer Is Our Best Advertisement
INDEPENDENT DISPOSAL CO.
Veteran Owned and Operated
FRANK DePASQUALE
2609 McKinley 233 -7378
Fresno
MASTER RADIATOR WORKS
Delco- Harrison Distributors
Repairing - Recoring - Cleaning
Frank Kandarian
616 Broadway Phone 237 -0514
ART'S BOATS
ROEDING PARK
264 -0687
DEMCO LIBRARY SUPPLIES
Post Office Box 852 268 -8666
Fresno
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Fresno County 1 ndustria,l Fe rry
From left, standing —L. Abbott, A. Lance, F. Rice, O. Hyatt, E. Collins, L. Bruton, J. Lovett, E.
McClurg, S. Jones, G. Hart, E. Crowder, Assistant Chief Supervisor. Seated, L. Cox, E. Gilstrap,
P. Eakles, Chief Supervisor, M. Edwards, F. Delgado, O. Pierce, K. Foran, G. Howe, Dimas Cardoso.
Inset, left, G. Neilsen; right, J. Carella,
BUFORD'S
Home Appliances - Heating - Air Conditioning
Over 40 Years in Fresno
Sales • Parts • Service
932 Van Ness 233 -5203
VAN AMUSEMENT
INEZ FARRINGTON
Coin Operated
GAMES — PHONOGRAPHS
LATEST MODELS AVAILABLE
PERSONALIZED SERVICE
Day & Night Call
264-9011
3026 E. BELMONT AVE. FRESNO
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LIBERTY AUTO SERVICE
Complete Auto Repairing
Motor Overhaul - Motor Tune -Up
Brake Service - Electrical Work
1008 C Street Phone 233 -0356
RUFENER'S VILLAGE DRUGS
5050 No. Palm Ave. 222 -2478
Fresno
Warrants and Records
S
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J. CAMINO
L, HUNT
Field Officers
H. HALLAM
Sergeant
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CARL'S WHOLESALE MEATS
Specializing in
Cutting and Wrapping Meats for Home Freezers
Terms Upon Credit Apprival
4101 E. Floradora Phone 268 -8568
Notaries Public
Campbell Tax & Business Service
Wilfred B. and Mary C. Campbell
Income Tax - Photo Copy - Bookkeeping
Birth Certificate and Payroll Service
5953 South Cedar Ave. 264 -2269
Compliments of
Gene Richard's Paving Co.
3292/2 N. Weber Ave.
266 -4033
50
J. CAPRELIAN
STILLMAN DRUG CO.
DRUGS & SUNDRIES
1. Van Ness & Weldon — 227 -8421
2. Food Bank Center - Belmont & Chestnut — 255 -8375
3. Food Bank Center - West & Shields — 229 -9521
4. 4222 E. Butler — 233-7183
SYCAMORE ISLAND
Stock Ranch
Dave Smith Petroleum
INCORPORATED
Distributor of PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
832 West Pine 237 -9221
Warrants and Records
Clerics,) Personnel
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F. DAY
Senior Clerk
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Matron
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J. TURNER
J. VASQUEZ
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Communications Jail Records Clerk Storekeeper Communications
BLACKSTONE GARAGE
Tune Ups - Brakes - General Repairs
Arc and Acetylene Welding
1638 E. Swift 227 -4457
BUTLER CONVALESCENT HOME
Nursing Care 24 Hours a Day
3830 Butler Ave. 233 -2985
BUD & LIUS
Cocktail Lounge
Willard Neilan
481 N. Fresno at Belmont 264 -4862
Rancher's Cotton Oil
MANUFACTURERS OF COTTONSEED
PRODUCTS
P. O. Box 248 268 -5353
FRESNO
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KING MUFFLER SERVICE
Shock Absorbers - Chrome Wheels - Shift Masters
Seat Belts - Smog Control - Valley Trailer Hitches
20 Minute Service
1202 N. Van Ness Ave. 233 -5731
LOYD KIGGENS
AGENT AND BROKER
For All Insurance Lines
728 N. Fresno 237 -7111
DALLAS BLACK TRUCKING
Poultry and Concrete Pipe Specialists
2962 S. Peach 237 -1470
Ostergaard Feeds
Specializing in Dairy Feeds
Stock Remedies - Poultry Feeds
Seeds - Fertilizers - Hay - Grain
4054 W. Whites Bridge Road 233 -4963
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Standing, left to right: F. Poore, M. Baronian, R. Left: J. DeYoung, Sergeant. Right: L. Scheidt.
Purcell. Seated: A Swenson, Sergeant.
WILLOW AUTO BODY AND
PAINT SHOP
2682 S. WILLOW AVE. (2 Blocks S. of Jensen )
233 -0305 FRESNO
COMMERCIAL BODY & SALES
MFG. CO., INC.
2680 S. Orange 266 -0836
PARKER RAMBLER CO.
RAMBLER SALES & SERVICE
1462 Broadway, Fresno 264 -2901
"Our Inventory Is Our Pride"
]R3LCrMLM= RA can
Wholesale Plumbing, Heating, Industrial
and Air Conditioning Supplies
?%JWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SANTA ROSA
EM 8 -4151 HE 1 -4280 LI 2 -7220
705 R STREET
FRESNO — 233 -3194
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KARL'S REALTY
KARL HAGOPIAN
2904 N. Blackstone 222 -4421
KRUG'S FIRE
& BURGLAR DETECTION
1014 Pierce Dr., Clovis 299 -2840
SUNNYSIDE PHARMACY
PRESCRIPTIONS
5562 E. Kings Canyon Rd. 251 -8601
In Sunnyside Square
Mike's Car Lot
233 -6837
MIKE HAMMOND
921 BLACKSTONE FRESNO
one J(7i s l��n9
Sergeant Calvin D. Hall, due to emphysema, was
forced to take his retirement in October of 1963.
"Cal" was an active deputy for more than twenty
years, having started his career in law enforcement
as a jailer. In 1949 he was transferred to the
detective division and was promoted to the rank
of Sergeant in 1952.
He was considered by authorities to be a top-
notch investigator and woe be unto any criminal
when Cal was assigned to the case. He was respon-
sible for training many junior officers, who were
fortunate enough to be assigned as his partner, into
highly efficient, conscientious, and dedicated officers.
"Cal's" specialty was burglaries; he, of course,
also had his share of other major crime classifications.
However, he preferred burglaries because he con-
sidered them a real challenge and rewarding when
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SUN -MAID RAISINS
Best of The
Crop
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Sun -Maid Raisin Growers of California
KINGSBURG, CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS
OF
RODDER'S
MADEMOISELLE
1045 FULTON STREET
and
1939 E. SHIELDS AVENUE
IN MANCHESTER CENTER
CALVIN D. HALL
American - Parisian Laundries
& Cleaners
Ph. 233 -4264 743 North Blackstone Ave.
Branches
3221 E. Tulare, 266 -9204 65 N. Fulton, 264 -9103
Manchester Center - 229 -9768
Cedar Lanes Shopping Center
AFCO DISCOUNT DEPT. STORE
Home of
Nationally Advertised
Brands
Mon. thru Fri. —Noon to 9 P.M.
Sat. 9:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
5374 No. Blackstone
FRESNO SHEETROCK CO.
All Types of Drywall Installation
5283 E. Tulare 255 -4670
VEE'S TRAILER RENTALS
Local or Nation -Wide — Low Rates
Hitches - Appliance Dollies - Tarps - Pads
4036 E. Ventura Phone 237 -8169
Specialized Ornamental Iron Works
Phone 251 -7817
1521 N. Maple at McKinley Fresno, Calif.
Pool Specialists Repairs & Maintenance
SAN JOAQUIN POOLS
Home Owned - Home Operated
4731 E. Home, Fresno
Lou Coppo, Owner Phone 251 -7586
IN
BLACKSTONE BOWL
The Friendly House of Tournaments
Cocktail Lounge and Hofbrau
Complete Bowling Supplies
5054 N. Blackstone Phone 222 -3711
HOWEY MOTOR SALES
Guaranteed Automobiles —Block Long Selection
1811 Divisadero at Abby 268 -9744
DIDIER'S LIQUOR
Delicatessen & Party Specialties
Open Fri. & Sat. 'til 1:30 a.m.
Other nights 11 p.m.
4785 E. Olive Avenue 255 -0032
George Rodgers
THE HIDE -A -WAY
Cocktails
Olive & Maple 255 -9998
ROBERTS FIG CO.
5789 N. West Avenue
Fresno
YARYAN LUMBER CO.
Dale Parks - Lyle Olson - Harold Yaryan
Lumber & Building Materials
On Hughes Bet. Whitesbridge & Nielsen
268 -4701 625 South Hughes
HEFLEY TRUCKING CO.
Specialized Produce Haulers
1757 G St. Phone 266 -0404
HERB'S JOYN'T
Draft Beer - Cocktails
381 E. Shaw at Fresno 222 -7748
ACE LINE STRIPING SERVICE
&
ACE PORTABLE STEAM CLEANING SERVICE
4007 E. Cortland Phone 222 -9348
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the stolen loot was finally returned to the rightful
owners.
"I made very few arrests that were not justified,"
he stated. "I had to be sure the suspect did it. I
actually had to know he was the one before making
the arrest."
Hall had his share of close calls in his many
dealings with law violators. His closest encounter
with death came approximately ten years ago when
he was dispatched to a family disturbance. "The
husband leveled a revolver at me when I entered
the house," Hall recalled. "He pulled the trigger
and 'click' the hammer hit an empty chamber.
"The guy then ran into his bedroom and closed
the door. As I approached, a shot shattered the
tenseness of the moment." Hall opened the door
cautiously to find the man on the floor dead from
a 38 calibre slug in his head.
Having done his job well, Hall does not have to
worry about such encounters with the grim reaper
any more. He now keeps himself fully occupied
with the fascinating field of radio building, tinker-
ing, and experimenting. He is as proficient with
his hobby as he was as an investigator.
Hall is now fifty -eight years of age and it is
certainly the wishes of his many friends that he can
enjoy a full retirement. His friendly greetings and
cooperation will be missed by the members of the
Sheriff's Department.
WESTSIDE FARMERS
COOPERATIVE GIN, INC.
SAN JOAQUIN
and
TRANQUILLITY
GENERAL BEARINGS COMPANY
Bearing & Truck Transmission
"Specialists."
2820 Church Ave. 237 -9131
Officers and Directors- 1963 -64 —From left, seated,
Michele Bennett, Grace Caprelian, Marty Schoon-
maker, Helen Haslett, and Joyce Egerer. Standing,
Builders Concrete, Inc.
Read y Mi rit �BUILDERS Concrete
CONCRETE
Ashlan Near 99 Ph. 229 -9595
READY MIX CONCRETE
YOU NAME IT — WE HAVE IT
Blackburn Auto Parts Co.
WRECKERS
New & Used Parts for Cars & Trucks
MOTORS - TRANSMISSIONS - REAR ENDS
One of the Largest Stocks of Used Truck
and Auto Parts in California
COMPLETE LINE OF G.I. TRUCK PARTS
TRUCKS FOR SALE
DIAL 264 =2817
300 Yards South of Overpass
3183 S. HWY. 99 FRESNO
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Fran Clapp, Harriett Schmall, Mary Arden, Mickey Fr;
Cunningham, Vera Young, Bernice Harker, Vi Ly
is
Hallam, and Juanita Gilmore. to
COIN MUSIC, Inc.
Phonographs & Amusement Games
HOWARD E. ANDERSON
and
DAVID A. HORN
710 R. St. 237 -1563
Carberry Crop Dusters, Inc.
5450 W. Belmont
FRESNO
Phone 233 -4155
A WORD FROM THE WIVES
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At a recent installation dinner, outgoing president
Frances Clapp hands the gavel to her successor,
Lydia Hoskins, right. The installing officer, center,
is Maxine Long.
Compliments of
RAU'S DAIRY FARM
FRED RAU, Owner
Phone 266 -7511 Box 97
Raisin City, California
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233 -6637
210 TUOLUMNE FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
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The president of the Fresno County Sheriff's
Office Wives Auxiliary, Frances Clapp, agreed to
furnish information regarding the organization's
activities last year, if the editorial staff would pre-
pare it for publication. It turned out to be a very
satisfactory arrangement for us, for the copy of the
organization's newsletter she sent us was so well
written and comprehensive that very little editing
was required. With only a few minor changes, we
present the girls' own account of their organiza-
tion's accomplishments.
The year 1963 -1964 was a busy, busy year, start-
ing with our installation dinner, held in the Kitty
Hawk Room of the city's new Fresno Air Terminal.
We had grand treatment and a delicious dinner was
served. The atmosphere was lovely and as timely
entertainment the girls all modeled their hand -
creative head dresses. New officers were installed by
Pauline Willmirth and Vi Hallam turned the gavel
over to Fran Clapp.
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UCKNER
SPRINKLERS
SALES B SERVICE
For . .. Homes - Schools - Ranches - Parks
Golf Courses - Cemeteries
BOB BALDOCK
1505 Blackstone 264 -1521
VILLA CLEANERS LAUNDRY
6 -HOUR SERVICE Specialists in
UNIFORM CLEANING
We're (We sew on buttons)
to �� * KNIT DRESSES BLOCKED
* ELECTRIC BLANKETS CLEANED
* DRAPERIES CLEANED
/ In Dry Cleaning ALTERATIONS
FLO Owner REWEAVING — DYEING
OUR 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ...
229 -5806 FAMOUS CLEANERS
or 229 -7720
2614 E. ASHLAN AVE. 264 -2773
GONG'S CENTER
N. FRESNO AT ASHLAN 1593 PALM AVE.
A WORD FROM THE WIVES (Cant.)
The next meeting was used primarily for the
planning of our annual picnic at Kearney Park.
Mickey Cunningham and her committees did a
terrific job, and we had a good turnout from the
Sheriff's Department, Industrial Farm, and retired
personnel. A transistor radio was given away as
a door prize. It was fun for the whole family, and
as usual the food was excellent, due to Sheriff Will -
mirth's culinary skills, and those of his able crew.
Entertainment' was furnished by "The Paragons ",
their leader is Joe Orndoff, Jr., son of one of our
deputies. So if your kids have talent . . . let us
know. We are always looking for entertainment.
Other entertainment at the picnic included a musical
group provided by Nadine Mayo and Michele Ben-
nett performed a modern dance number with two
of her co- students from Fresno City College. Jay
Mayo was our most capable emcee for the program.
A later meeting featured hair styling and beauty
hints, furnished by the Helen Cosby Beauty Salon.
Vera Young graciously consented to be their model,
and we all gained lots of knowledge on how to
improve our coiffeur and apply our cosmetics to
better advantage.
The summer months consisted of informal meet-
ings and swim parties held at Vi Hallam's and Fran
Clapp's homes. Anniversary cake and homemade
ice cream (made by Bernice Harker and Vera
Young) was also served at one of our swim parties.
During the summer meetings, plans were underway
for our first bazaar to be held near Christmas, in
the lobby of the California Hotel.
Girls brought ideas and samples of items to these
meetings to decide what items would sell best at
the bazaar. Mrs. Elsie Sturgess, wife of one of our
constables, was a guest at one of our meetings and
she displayed all sorts of pretties that could be made
at a very nominal cost.
Our annual dinner dance —theme "Roman Holi-
day", was held in the beautiful Hotel Californian
Ballroom, November 9th. A good time was had by
all, however, spirits were somewhat dampened due
to one of our deputies, Richard McClurg, having
been seriously injured while on duty the night before.
Under the circumstances, we felt it' better to save
our originally scheduled frivolous entertainment by
our "Cleopatrian Players" until a later affair. Our
injured officer is fully recovered now so perhaps we
can induce him to become one of our "Thespians"
in our future presentation.
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Geo. A. Hormel & Co.
FINE MEAT PRODUCTS
MADE FRESH DAILY IN FRESNO
Church and South Fruit Avenues
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Compliments of
KUETTEL PIANO HOUSE
234 W_ Olive at Arthur St.— Fresno
VILLAGE FOODLAND
728 W. SHAW AVENUE
FRESNO 4, CALIFORNIA
229 -3584
PRODUCTS
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Pumps - Couplers
Valves (Three Way Agitation)
Wet 6 Dry Gates (Sliding)
Please contact your nearest
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distributor or call us for
prompt service
P. O. Box 2374 - 484 N. Brawley
Fresno, Calif. PIL 233 -6089
BROWN'S SUPER MARKET
Complete Grocery, Fruits and Vegetables
USDA Choice Butcher- Served Meat
Beer - Wine - Soft Drinks
4814 E. BELMONT AT CHESTNUT
PHONE 251 -2394
ANDERSON ROCK
PRODUCTS
11000 N. LANES ROAD
DALE BROS,
COFFEE
"THE VALLEY'S FAVORITE"
FRESNO
J. C. ANDRESEN RANCH
FRESNO
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The girls enjoy their after- dinner coffee.
A WORD FROM THE WIVES (Cont.)
We spent most of our time at our regular meet-
ings in the fall discussing our bazaar for December.
Girls brought samples of items to be made and
committees were formed so as to distribute the
work load to various committees. In addition to
sparkling Christmas decorations, there were many
useful, handmade gift items which we sold to the
public the week of December 8th, in the Hotel
Californian Lobby. Our bazaar was very successful,
and plans are underway, even now, for next year's
bazaar.
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A P70RD I -ROM THE WIVES (Cont.)
The proceeds go into our emergency charity fund,
which is used to help needy families which come
to the attention of the department.
Mr. Cross, a representative of Pacific Telephone
Company, gave us an interesting ralk and demon-
stration on "Adventures in Sound ". His unique pro-
gram cold of the development of stereo, from its'
origin to the present.
Our Vice President, Helen Haslett, coordinated
a most successful fashion show for the March meet-
ing with Mrs. Alford of Imhoff's Yardstick. Mem-
bers of the auxiliary served as models and a truly
"Fun Time" was had by all. Hand made clothes
wt:re modeled as well as hand knitted garments.
Mrs. Alford and her staff are to be complimented
for so generously devoting their time and garments
for our pleasure, in addition to providing the door
prizes, which fattened our treasury immensely.
Purses and bags were furnished by Burt's Shoe
Score in Manchester, and hair styles for' models
were created and donated by the Lady Salons in
Fig Garden Village and Hanoian's Shopping Center.
We are indeed indebted to all who contributed to-
.uards the success of the occasion.
And last, but certainly not least, we can't tell
You how nice it is to have a permanent home for
our meetings. The Guarantee Room ... thanks to
Vi Hallam ... is reserved for our auxiliary for the
balance of this year and the entire year of 1965, on
the 2nd Thursday of each month. We not only
have it lovely home, but they furnish us coffee at
no charge and the use of their spotless kitchen.
Exquisite original oil paints are displayed and
changed for the enjoyment of the various clubs
who meet there.
Officers for the coming year are Lydia (Mrs.
Larry) Hoskins, President; Joyce (Mrs. Jim) Egerer,
Vice- President; Diane (Mrs. Dick) Boulware, Sec-
retary; Joyce (Mrs. Gordon) Taber, Treasurer;
Vera (Mrs. Bill) Young, Sergeant -at -Arms; Ber-
nice (Mrs. Al) Harker, Publicity; and Fran (Mrs.
Leo) Clapp, Parliamentarian. Members of the
Board of Directors are Donna (Mrs. Russ) Mc-
Quillen, Marty (Mrs. George) Schoonmaker, Helen
(Mrs. John) Carella, Harriett (Mrs. Al) Schmall,
and Grace (Mrs. John) Caprelian.
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Fresno Equipment Co.
JOHN DEERE TRACTORS
AND MACHINERY
FOR FARM OR INDUSTRY
FRESNO — FIVE POINTS — FIREBAUGH
FIRST WESTERN BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY
FRESNO
1722 N. First
SANGER - 1320 Seventh Street
RIVERDALE - 3494 Mt. Whitney Ave.
Compliments
FIG GARDEN GOLF COURSE
AND
LOMBARDO GOLF SHOP
7700 N. VAN NESS BLVD.
Phone 439 -2929
FIBERGLASS
ENGINEERING & SUPPLY DIVISION
Owens- Corning Fiberglass Corp.
WILLIAM D. KUNZ, Branch Manager
427 P Street Fresno
KLEPPER
RANCHES
CARUTHERS
CHARLES MESSEC CO.
P.O. BOX 35 TU 4 -2461
FIVE POINTS, CALIF.
J. B. HAWKIN'S RANCH
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MATRON PLAYS MIDWIFE
By GAYLL KILGORE
August 24, 1963 is a day that will be remembered
by the Matrons of the Fresno County Sheriff's De-
partment. It was a very quiet day, no bookings at
all on the 8 -4 p.m. shift. Mrs. Baker and Mrs.
Young were working that Saturday and talked about
the lack of business.
The inmates were also exceptionally quiet, either
reading or resting. At approximately 11:30 a.m, an
inmate called into the desk explaining that she was
having stomach cramps. She was about seven and
a half months pregnant and had been sent to the
hospital on several "false alarms ", but Mrs. Baker
decided it would be better to be safe than sorry.
The Patrol Division was notified and Deputy
Schmidt was sent to the Matrons quarters to trans-
port the mother to the County Hospital. However,
much to the surprise of all concerned, she decided
to have her baby in the Matrons office at 11:42 a.m.
The baby boy, later named Raynard Earl, weighed
3 pounds and 2 ounces. Mrs. Baker was later asked
if she considered this all in a day's work, and her
reply was "Ha "!
JACK HARRIS, Inc.
• • •
FIVE POINTS, CALIFORNIA
FRANK C. DIENER
RANCH
FIVE POINTS
The first meeting place of the Fresno County Peace Officers Association —the recently
demolished Fresno Police Headquarters building at Merced and Broadway.
MILLER & WILSON MARKET
Phone 698 -8452
Tranquillity
SHELL DISTRIBUTORS
Phone 698 -8504— Drawer 7
Tranquillity, California
M. C. ANGUS RANCH
Martin Costales
Tranquillity
13120 Ave. 14 Madera
OR 4 -8331
WEST SIDE PUMP CO.
Pumps - Pump Repairs
& Sprinkler Systems
Phone 693 -4315 San Joaquin, Calif.
WEST SIDE CAFE
On & Off Sale Liquors
Pete L. & Anna Niboli
8729 Main St., San Joaquin
NATIONAL MARKET
We Feature USDA Choice Meats and
Quality Groceries at Lowest Prices
San Joaquin Ph. 639 -4337
MATT'S CLUB
San Joaquin
ADNEY'S CAFE
Home Cooking —Home Made Apple Pie
Our Specialty
8728 Main St. San Joaquin
Phone 693 -4560
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3 DECADES OF PROGRESS
George Overholt, vice - president; Anne L. Aynes-
worth of the District Attorney's office, secretary; and
District Attorney James Thuesen, treasurer.
None of the original officers are presently offici-
ally connected with law enforcement in Fresno
County. Lt. Wallace was promoted to Chief of the
Fresno Police Department in 1939, and served in
that capacity for about ten years. He passed away
just a few years ago.
Sheriff George Overholt remained in office until
1951, when he was succeeded by Joseph B. Tracy.
He lives in retirement on his ranch in the foothills
above Sanger.
James Thuesen served as District Attorney until
1950, when he resigned to enter private practice of
law, and was succeeded by E. Clarke Savory. He still
maintains a sincere interest in the Association, and,
is frequently called upon to act as master of cere-
monies at its social events.
Anne Aynesworth is now Mrs. Philip Kenmore,
and is an official court reporter in the Superior
Court in Los Angeles County. She remembers that
United States Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren,
then Attorney General for the State of California,
(Conlrnued on Page 67)
The Fresno County Peace Officers Association has,
within the past several months, launched a major
building program. When long range plans are com-
pleted the group will have an excellent pistol range,
recreation park, and training academy.
Before we go into detail on the matter, however,
let us go back almost thirty years and review the
history of the organization. The Association was
organized in April of 1936. The first meeting was
held in the police court of the old Fresno Police
headquarters building at Broadway and Merced
Streets. The official purpose of the organization is
well stated on the back of the membership card.
"To secure a closer official and personal relationship
among the peace officers of Fresno County; to secure
cooperation and coordination in all police matters;
to elevate the standards of police institutions; to
provide full tenure of office for those employed in
the service; to cooperate with all persons chargeablo
with the enforcement of the law and for the preven-
tion and detection of crime and the identification and
treatment of prisoners."
The first slate of officers were Lt. Ray Wallace of
the Fresno Police Department, president; Sheriff
TRUCKING, INC.
P. O. BOX 736
SAN JOAQUIN, CALIFORNIA
HELM GARAGE
Servicing Entire West Side
AUTO & FARM IMPLEMENTS
Woody Dare, Owner
UN 6 -5312 Nite Phone UN 6 -5476
HELM
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Cotton Picker Parts and Repair
FARM HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES
2660 So. Chestnut Ave., Fresno Ph. 268 -8881
22050 W. Manning Ph. 693 -4365
San Joaquin
METZLER & SON
TRUCKING - PUBLIC SCALES
LASSEN AVE. PH. 866 -5310
HELM
DALE'S FRIENDLY TRADING CENTER VAN'S T -V AND RADIO REPAIR
Gilio's Deserette Grocery & liquor 5619 E. Tollhouse, Clovis Personalized Service Of All Fresno
P. O. Box 44, Cantua Creek 299 -4290 606 Pollasky 299 -6754
Phone San Joaquin 698 -8649
OPAL'S CAFE
P. O. Box 13 Three Rocks
CARUTHERS PHARMACY
864 -3177
739 Henderson Caruthers
LASSEN FOOD MARKET
13015 So. Elm Ave.
Caruthers
GLENN AUSTIN
Life Insurance
Estate — Business — Family Protection
1220 E. 3rd St. Clovis CY 9 -4452
THE BEAR PAW CO.
4165 E. Perrin, Clovis
299 -6852
JAY BRINKLEY SERVICE
1 1 10 Clovis Ave., Clovis
299 -4471
THE CEDAR INN
450 Clovis Ave., Clovis
299 -9926
CLOVIS APPLIANCE
G -E Appliances
Gene McGaughy, Owner
622 4th St., Clovis 299 -6806
CLOVIS BAKERY
Specializing In Decorating
345 Pollasky, Clovis 299 -4227
CLOVIS GLASS SHOP
Specializing In Auto Glass
631 5th St., Clovis 299 -2819
CLOVIS INSURANCE AGENCY
Carl McDonald — Edna Woods
414 Pollasky, Clovis 299 -6838
HENRY DAMSEN
Trojan Power Dist.
5775 E. Nees, Clovis 299 -6226
DE LUX CLEANERS
Specialty "Alterations"
Evelyn Scarbello, Owner
621 5th St., Clovis 299 -4415
HALLOWELL CHEVROLET
330 Clovis Ave., Clovis 299 -4351
HILLMAN'S SHOE STORE
Shoes for the Entire Family
481 Pollasky, Clovis 299 -4764
HUNTER GLASS CO
318 Clovis Ave., Clovis 299 -4756
HUNT'S FEED
511 Clovis Ave., Clovis 299 -4325
J & M LIQUOR & SPORT GOODS
Fishing & Hunting Licenses
John and Millie Andreis
610 Clovis, Clovis 299 -4445
LINENBACH AUTO PARTS
— Wholesale and Retai! Sales —
604 Clovis Ave., Clovis 299 -4381
MARIO'S TOLLHOUSE INN
Private Banquet Rooms Available
Finest Food Served "Anywhere"
53 No. Tollhouse Rd., Clovis
299 -5073
RALPH'S DRUG STORE
No. Tollhouse & Sunnyside., Clovis
299 -6825
W. A. "ART" RUSSELL
Building Contractor
434 Beverly Drive, Clovis 299 -6184
WALLY'S CABINET SHOP
610 5th, Clovis 299 -6403
COALINGA LUMBER CO.
BEN F. LOOMER, Owner
West Elm & Polk Sts., Coalinga
935 -0875
COALINGA SOAP & PAINT CO.
Manufacturers of
Murphy's Waterless Hand Cleaner
249 S. Fourth, Coalinga 935 -0294
Coalinga Studio of Photography
Studio — Camera Shop
EWELL COTTON, Photographer
361 N. 5th St., Coalinga 935 -1734
McKSPEAR AUTO SALES
155 E. Elm., Coalinga
935 -0023
PIPPIN'S AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY
P. O. Box 306 Coalinga
JACK SMITH'S TV & APPLIANCES
Color T -V - Zenith - RCA
Whirlpool - Records - Magnavox
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255 No. Fifth, Coalinga 935 -2123
WALLACE AUTO ELECTRIC
155 E. Forest, Coalinga 935 -1681 1
BERT'S DEL RANCHO REY MARKET
433 Portola Ave. Del Rey
C & M MARKET
RAY'S MARKET Quality Meats & Vegetables
Groceries
1321 Clovis Ave., Clovis 299 -6624 405 N. St., Firebaugh 659 -2873
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RAY MORALEZ NORWALK SERVICE
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THE PURPLE POPPY
Gas - Oils - Lubrication - Washing
FLOWERS - GIFTS
Polishing
ACE SUPERMARKET
15075 W. Whitesbridge, Kerman
10th & 'O' St., Firebaugh 659 -9980
846 -9995
Phone 846 -9378
Points Five
Kerman
Fresno Phones 255 -8078 - 291 -3286
FIVE POINTS AUTO PARTS
SOUZA'S LIQUOR STORE
2910 Lassen Ave., Five Points
BEL - MADERA CLUB
651 So. Madera 846 -8728
Phone 884 -2489
Belmont & Madera Kerman
Kerman
T & W RADIATOR
Complete Radiator Service— New -Use
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BEL - MADERA DRIVE INN
Belmont & Madera Ave., Kerman
Don Berg
ALLEN'S CORNER CAFE
846 -9997
14672 W. Whitesbridge, Kerman
2025 E. Floral, Fowler 834 -9003
846 -8535
J. H. CARDWELL RANCH
846 -8490
WALKER'S NEW & USED
FOWLER FLORAL SHOP
Kerman
Belmont & Madera Ave., Kerman
310 E. Merced St., Fowler 834 -2505
846 -8030
DEAN'S
WARD'S GARAGE
Men & Boys Wear
JOHNNY'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
719 S. Madera Ave., Kerman
General Auto Repairs
Complete Auto, Truck and
Tractor Repair
Phone 846 -8840
170 S. Madera Ave., Kerman
133 N. 7th Street, Fowler
Phone 846 -9608
Phone 834 -2912
DOROTHY'S
WESTSIDE ELECTRICAL SHOP
Junior & Young Adult Fashions
723 5. Madera, Kerman 846 -8666
Automotive Electrical Repairs
Generators - Magnetos - Etc.
HELM STORE
EPPERSON'S MARKET
14491 W. Whitesbrdige 846 -9641
Lassen Avenue — 866 -5300
2590 N. Madera, Kerman
Kerman
Helm
846 -8438
Kingsburg
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GEORGE H. FRIES
Insurance & Real Estate
ANDERSEN BROS. BRAKE & WHEEL
1437 Simpson, Kingsburg 897 -2323
K. C. RADIO & TV
478 So. Madera Ave., Kerman
Sales and Service
J. R. Dodson
846 -8403
BEER MONUMENT WORKS
36618D S. Lassen, Huron
en, H
Phone 945-2368
KERMAN CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY
"Mark Every Grave"
All Types Furniture, Auto & Truck
Quality Workmanship
Harold Beer
641 Tenth Ave., Kingsburg
RUFUS McILROY
Farm Equipment
106 S. Madera, Kerman 846 -8737
897 -2110
KERMAN DRUG CO.
DICK'S GARAGE
Lassen at Tenth, Huron
Phone WHitney 5 -2266
PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS
M. D. Cottrell
Auto, Truck and Tractor Repairing
Richard Strand, Proprietor
MOORE'S LIQUOR STORE
Liquor - Beer - Wine
427 So. Madera Ave., Kerman
1466 Marion St., Kingsburg
36539 So. Lassen Ave., Huron
Phone 846 -9345
897 -3068
LEVNARD LARSON
Well Drilling — Cleaning — Repairing
GIRAZIAN FRUIT CO.
Grower & Packer
945 -2184
RANCH HARDWARE & VARIETY
Next To the Post Office in Huron
1 780 S. Bishop, Kerman 846 -9435
39400 Clarkson Dr., Kingsburg
Every Thing for the Family Needs
Fresno Phone 264 -7867
897 -2946
SMOKE HOUSE BAR
MACK LAZARUS FORD SALES
KINGSBURG BODY & FENDER SHOP
AND RESTAURANT
Lowest Delivered Prices
24 HOUR TOWING
Lassen Avenue Huron
692 S. Madera Ave., Kerman
1541 Marion Street, Kinghburg
846 -9341 264 -2121
897 -2301
TONY'S MARKET
KINGSBURG LUMBER CO.
GROCERIES - MEATS - VEGETABLES
PLAZA DRUGS
BEER & WINE
Car. Whites Bridge Rd. & Madera Ave.
1398 California St., Kingsburg
Lassen Avenue Huron
Kerman 846 -9396
897 -2317
66
The new Fresno County Peace Officers Park, as
seen f rona the Southern Pacific railroad.
The park as it looked just as construction began
The pistol range begins to take shape. Very little
earth moving and leveling was required, since the
bluff forms a natural backstop.
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THREE DECADES OF PROGRESS. (Cont.)
was influential in the formation of the Association.
During that time he traveled throughout the State,
made speeches, wrote letters, and did all he could
to encourage peace officers in each county to band
together for their common good. She attributes a
great deal of Chief Justice Warren's later political
success to the friends he thus made among the peace
officers of California.
In 1937 Joe Masini of the California Highway
Patrol, who has since retired, was elected president.
James Thuesen became vice - president; Miss Aynes-
worth was re- elected secretary, and Deputy Sheriff
Joe Birkhead succeeded Thuesen as treasurer.
One of the primary objectives of the Association
was the establishment of a training program for
peace officers. In 1948, when California Highway
Patrolman James Stratton was president, the dream
became a reality. A plot of ground on Shaw Avenue
east of the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, adjacent
to Furlong Field, was leased from the late Frank
Furlong. Within a few months a pistol range was
completed.
The first formal training program began on June
10th, 1948. Instructors in firearms training were
obtained through arrangements with the Los An-
geles office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The first course taught was the Practical Pistol
Course, popularly known as the PPC. The heads of
all law enforcement agencies in the county were
encouraged to send as many men as possible. During
the training period forty men a day went through
the course. Each man received a minimum of six
hours of intensive training in the use of his revolver.
Nearly every department in the county was repre-
sented. Since that first class literally tons of lead
have been blasted into the earthern backstop behind
the target line.
A short time later a clubhouse was built, large
enough for meetings and social events. Several
other buildings were subsequently added to house
targets and ammunition and other range equipment.
Roofs were erected over the concrete floors of the
two main firing lines (twenty -five and fifty yards),
and the whole range was planted in lawn. When
a later summer barbecue became an annual social
event, a massive barbecue pit was installed to cook
meat for the huge crowds. Over the years the range
became a facility of which the Association could be
justifiably proud.
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DEL'S
Custom Body & Fender Shop
Body and Fender Work
Specializing in Insurance Work
5862 Latonia Ave., Laton
Phone WAlnut 3 -4869
THE LATON LUNCH
6275 E. DeWoody, Laton
WA 3 -8995
LATON MARKET
MEATS - VEGETABLES - GROCERIES
Laton
MOCTESUMA CLUB
Margareta L. Chavez
Laton
ANDREW S. MARICH
Cement Contractor
5716 S. Frankwood, Reedley
ME 8 -3320
METRY'S CAFE
19763 E. Manning, Reedley
ME 8 -3240
MILLER'S GARAGE
1237 G Street, Reedley ME 8 -2024
REEDLEY ARMY SURPLUS
Boots - Camping - Fishing Clothing
1141 G St., Reedley ME 8 -2719
ROGER'S CORNER
Alta & Adams St., Reedley
TOM'S T.V. & APPLIANCES
• • • 1329 1 Street, Reedley
ME 8 -2636
LEN & MIN'S CAFE VALLEY PLUMBING CO.
"O" St., Mendota 655 -9888 Plumbing, Heating & Sheet Metal Work
1 235 - 1 1 th Street, Reedley
Bus. Phone MElrose 8 -2918
CUDE'S MARKET
ANGELO'S SHAVER LAKE BAKERY &
9th & C St., Orange Cove 627 -7616 COFFEE SHOP
P. O. Box 37 Shaver Lake
FARMERS SUPER MARKET
Park & 3rd 626 -4458
Orange Cove
BERRYHILL ELECTRIC MOTOR SHOP
1021 F Street, Reedley
ME 8 -3222
TOLLHOUSE GARAGE
TOWING & GENERAL REPAIRING
Tires and Accessories - AAA Service
Tollhouse
MUSKY'S AUTO SALVAGE
Wheel Aligning - Frame Straightening
Towing
GONG'S MARKET
1401 - 14th St., Sanger 875 -3527 1
MANSFIELD
OPAL & JOE'S PLACE
16241 E. Kings Canyon Rd.
Centerville
VICTOR PISTACCHIO
1432 S. Academy St. Sanger
SANGER FLOWERS
O. G. & Rose Patricia Roark
613 "O" St., Sanger 875 -3614
TURPIN'S SERVICE
TIRE SERVICE - RECAPPING
13018 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Sanger
SAN JOAOUIN ELECTRIC & PLUMBING
G. E. Heating and Air Conditioning
E. W. Nelson
Main & Nevada, San Joaquin
693 -4468
THE BROWN STYLE SHOP
DOROTHY L. PETERSON
Ladies' Apparel and Accessories
2014 Second St. Selma
CLARK'S CORNER Riverdale 867 -3310 TORII MARKET
EAST REEDLEY STORE
22010 & 12 E. Manning Ave., Reedley
RIVERDALE PLUMBING & APPLIANCE 1426 Grove Street Selma
ME 8 -2014 Jacuzzi & Fairbanks —Morse Pumps
P;11111. AA7_1 A A S
LOZANO BROS. TRUCKING
P. O. Box 21, Reedley
ME 8 -2445 Res. —ME 8 -2191 Office
AL MALAKIAN
Fleet Trucking
Cash Buyer of Green & Dried Fruits
Eye & 10th St., Reedley ME 8 -2932
2143 Harrison, Fresno 266 -6212
APRILE'S PLACE
933 Academy, Sanger TR 5 -7179
FAIRVIEW GARAGE
2015 N. Academy, Sanger
875 -8062
88
DARNELL'S LOCKERS
Gil Darnell, Owner
1974 High St., Selma 896 -1604
KELLY'S FARM & GARDEN SUPPLIES
Feed - Seeds - Eggs - Fertilizers
Insecticides
2250 Arrants, Selma 896 -1761
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The portion of the range now
ready for use. When completed
the firing line will extend to the
power pole in the upper left center
of the picture.
THREE DECADES OF PROGRESS. (Cont.)
The Association was incorporated in December of
1954. At that time Constable Alvie Maze of Clovis
was present; Gilbert Thrasher of the Fresno Police
Department was first vice - president; James Watter-
son of the Sheriff's Department was second vice -
president; and Helen Stefanich of the Fresno Police
Department was secretary- treasurer, a post she still
holds.
The Association operated its pistol range on Shaw
Avenue very successfully for fifteen years. Thanks
to strictly enforced rules that no one could use the
range except under adequate supervision, there was
never a serious accident. By the late 1950's however,
the surrounding countryside had become so thickly
populated it was decided to move to another loca-
tion. After considerable searching an ideal spot was
found for a new range and clubhouse. It lies below
the San Joaquin River bluffs just east of the Southern
Pacific railroad, and is reached by the portion of
the original 99 Highway which extends north from
Weber Avenue in Herndon. After a nominal amount
of negotiation the property was purchased, and early
in 1963 construction began,
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A .sprinkler .system is being in-
stalled to water the lawn that will
eventually cover the range.
A portion of the pistol range is completed suffi-
ciently enough to be used, and a range house com-
plete with a control tower for the rangemaster is in
the final stages of completion. It will have a separate
room for each department represented in the Asso-
ciation to store its targets and equipment, plus rest -
rooms and other facilities.
The property consists of sixteen acres. There is
a large, flat, open area made to order for a firing
range, with the river bluff a natural backstop. The
new range, when finally completed, will be large
enough to accommodate a hundred shooters at one
time. When a .large group is shooting the range -
master will direct the operation from his vantage
point in the control tower, giving instructions to his
assistants on the line via a public address system.
The new range is expected to renew the popularity
of inter - department and regional pistol matches,
which were held quite often until a few years ago.
Behind the range and on the front of the property
there is a large grove of eucalyptus trees which will
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A close-lip view of the range
horse ,nd conlrol lozcer.
The range house in the furl
stages of completion.
W. J. DEAL RANCH
Growers Of
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GRAIN
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P.O. Box 427 — Mendota
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Established 1925
SORENSEN MACHINE WORKS
Steel Fabricators
Ph. 655 -4251 Mendota, California
MURIETTA FARMS
Mendota
VALLEY CUT RATE LIQUOR
Vernon and Kupie Essex
760 7th St. Phone 655 -4230
Mendota, California
M Distributor
\/ J. W. GUTHRIE
STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS
Phone 659 -2128 Firebaugh
Phone 655 -4364 Mendota
Office OL 9 -2336 P. O. Box 758
COIT RANCH, INC.
Mendota
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A grove of orange trees covers a portion of the
prgperty. If there are some good farmers in the
Association, perhaps the grove can be made to help
pay the expenses of improvements.
CRAWFORD MOTEL
"O" Street
Mendota
ROWE'S SEASIDE SERVICE
New Parts - Auto Washing
Corner of Belmont & Highway 33
24 Hour AAA Towing Service
OL 5 -4772 Mendota
FREY BEARING COMPANY
N. A. P. A. Parts
1558 10th St. 655 -4267
Mendota
Valley Hardware And Supply Co.
Mendota, California
Phone 655 -4355
WESTSIDE CHEMICAL
WESTSIDE HARDWARE
MENDOTA MOTOR PARTS
WECO
P. O. Box 126, Mendota Phone 015 -4346
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THREE DECADES OF PROGRESS. (Cwl' -)
be developed into a park and picnic area. A spaci-
ous, comfortable clubhouse is planned. If present
plans materialize there will eventually be a swim-
ming pool, a golf driving range, a skeet range, and
various other recreational facilities for the use of
members and their families.
The Association is presently under the leadership
of Patrolman James Wimer, Fresno Police Depart-
ment, president; William G. Owen, Department of
Fish and Game, first vice - president; Sgt. Gerald
Young, Fresno Police Department, second vice -
president; Helen Stefanich, Fresno Police Depart-
ment, secretary- treasurer. The Board of Directors
consists of Don Davidson of the Department of Fish
and Game, Sgt. Walter Pinion of the Sheriff's De-
partment, Constable Clarence Bentley of Selma, Sgt.
Joe Orndoff of the Sheriffs Department, and past
president Sgt. James Quist of the Sheriff's Depart-
ment.
All Fresno County peace officers who are not
members of the Association are encouraged to join,
to enjoy the benefits that have been developed in the
past, and to help the organization keep on pro-
gressing in the future.
DAVE'S SUPERETTE
GROCERIES - FRESH MEATS
FISH - VEGETABLES
Custom Cutting of Quality Meats
Hwy. 33 & 7th St. Phone 655 -4451
Mendota
PAPPAS & CO.
"GOLDEN TREAT"
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"REAL TREAT" MELONS
Mendota, California
SAM & D. M. BIANCUCCI, INC.
Firebaugh, California
PACIFIC FARM CO.
11th & M Firebaugh
OL 9 -2042
COTTON PICKING
New T -12 Rust Self Propelled Pickers
No Damage to Plants
No Roping or Twisting
Smooth Spindle That Cannot Damage Staple
AIELLU IMPLEMENT CU.
Sales - Repairs - Parts
25522 W. Williams
Phone 698 -8221, Fresno 251 -1318
Tranquillity & Firebaugh
GUY HOUK
RANCH
FIREBAUGH
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The eucalyptus grove which
will become a picnic area.
PAG'S AND JUANITA'S CAFE
Firebaugh
Wheel Aligning & Balancing Electronic Tune -Up
LEO'S GARAGE
Complete Auto & Truck Repair
24 Hour Towing
Phone 659 -2508
Nite Phones 659 -2896 or 659 -2297
N. Hwy. 33 & Storey Rd. Firebaugh
REBECCHI DEPT. STORE
Shoes and Clothing for the Family
Blue Chip Stamps - Bankamericard
1467 11 th Street 659 -2259
Firebaugh
FIREBAUGH MARKET
Groceries - Meats - Vegetables
659 -2134 Firebaugh
FIREBAUGH LANES
12 A.M.F. Automatics
1511 9th St. Firebaugh
Compliments
RICHARD J. LEHMANN
Agricdltural Service
Firebaugh 659 -2265
In complete contrast with the previous year, in
which most of the judicial district of Fresno County
had to deal with a major crime of violence, 1963
proved to be very peaceful. Outside of the Fresno
area there were two murders, one in East Mendota
and one in Fowler.
The first, in East Mendota, occurred on Monday,
August 26, 1963, shortly after midnight, as a result
of a long- standing feud, culminating in a night of
drinking and arguing. The victim, Willie McCan,
and the suspect, James Brown, had been acquaint-
ances for some time, and had previously lived to-
gether for a short time, but Brown had made McCan
move out. McCan apparently held a grudge against
FIREBAUGH CONCRETE & MATERIALS
COMPANY
Ready Mix Concrete - Rock - Sand
Sack Cement
Ben Latorraca —Res. OL 9 -2862
8th St. & Highway 33 Firebaugh, Calif.
H & M FOOD CENTER
Grocery - Meats - Beer & Wine
1202 "O" St. 659 -2319
Firebaugh
KAREN'S
FASHIONS AND GIFTS
1085 "O" St. 659 -2494
Firebaugh
FIREBAUGH EQUIPMENT CO.
YOUR INTERNATIONAL DEALER
1520 N St. Firebaugh
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he felt Brown
HaU wuie uetweeri riiuiSCH aiiu iiis girl friend.
On the night of August 25th, Brown was in
Foote's Cafe at 7th and Mendota Ave. in Mendota
when McCan came in and asked Brown to take him
to a liquor store. According to Brown, he wanted
to show that he had no hard feelings toward the
victim, so he agreed to do so, but they started
arguing on the way. Brown insisted that McCan
threatened to kill him, and after they returned to
Foote's, he left the cafe and went to his car, getting
out his shotgun and loading it. Just about that time,
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SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
REAL ESTATE CO.
Ranches - Homes - Lots - Farm Loans
DOMENIC L. ENRICO — Broker
WAYNE DEDMON — Salesman
1434 Saipan & Hwy. 33, Firebaugh
Phones Office 659 - 2552 —Eve. 659 -2497
PEREZ BROS.
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CALIFORNIA FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Firebaugh, California
Constable B. A. Traylor
Firebaugh judicial District
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Deputy Constable jantes Hamm
Firebaugh judicial District
AROUND THE COUNT' (Cont.)
McCan came out the door and started toward Brown.
Brown thought McCan had a knife in his hand, and
fired the shotgun, killing McCan.
Constable B. A. Traylor of Firebaugh and Deputy
Russel Long of Mendota were then summoned to
the scene, where they took custody of the suspect
and questioned various witnesses.
Brown was subsequently charged with and found
guilty of voluntary manslaughter. He was refused
probation by the Superior Court and committed to
a prison sentence of from six months to ten years.
The second homicide cook place at the home of
011ie and Myrtle Louise Daughtry, 11835 S. Cedar
in the Fowler area. This case, too, was a result of
argument —this time between husband and wife
who had been drinking for some time. Myrtle Louise
Daughtry stated that her husband and she had gotten
into an argument over her drinking, and when she
tried to leave the house, he dragged her back inside.
Mrs. Daughtry then got a butcher knife from the
cupboard with which to defend herself. 011ie
Daughtry made the mistake of saying that she didn't
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BEST WISHES
V. C. BRITTON
COMPANY
FIREBAUGH, CALIF.
Deputy Constable Russell Long
Firebaugh judicial District
JAKE AVEDISIAN TRUCKING
431 No. 7th 834 -3255
Fowler
C. D. Simonian Insurance Agency
General Insurance
Office Phone 834 -3615 — Res. 834 -3302
C. D. Simonian Fowler, California
125 E. Merced St. P. O. Box 343
CARSEY BROS.
ROOD COTTON HARVESTER — SALES & SERVICE
Phone 834 -3914
7657 E. MANNING AVE. FOWLER
FIREBAUGH RESTAURANT
Home Cooking Always Pleases
"Specializing In A Steak Dinner"
Open 24 Hours A Day
1559 "N" St. Firebaugh
NATIONAL MARKET
Wholesale and Retail
Meats - Groceries - Vegetables - Fish - Poultry
1125 N St. 659 -2354
Firebaugh
ADAMS AUTO SUPPLY
Firebaugh
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The scene of the Willie McCann shooting in East Mendota.
f arnes Bro tun
DORN'S BUTANE & APPLIANCE
3131 W. Mt. Whitney 867 -3505
Riverdale
SHEPHERD CHEVROLET
William R. Shepherd, Jr.
3164 Mt. Whitney Bus. 867 -3534
Riverdale, Calif.
McLEOD FORD
Sales & Service
"The Valley's Fairest Dealer"
867 -3549 Riverdale
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LOWE'S FOOD MART
Open Daily & Holidays
118 So. 8th St. 834 -2807
Fowler
SPIC and SPAN CAFE
834-2110
99 Highway & Adams Ave.
Fowler
FOWLER CABINET AND
HARDWARE CO.
5433 SOUTH CLOVIS AVE.
GLEN THARP, Owner
268 -2293 FRESNO
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Fowler Judicial District
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FRESNO C1LII
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Myrtle Louise Daugbtry
RIVERDALE DRUG STORE
Prescriptions
867 -3013 Riverdale
McKEAN'S STORE
Meats - Groceries - Notions - Feed
867-3112 Riverdale
BROWN FEED & SEED, INC.
The Home of Brown's Sweet Mix Dairy Feeds
Rolling - Grinding - Mixing
867 -3558 Riverdale, California
RIVERDALE RICHFIELD SERVICE
Ott Bruhn, Prop.
Service Station - Public Scales - Tires
3832 W. Mt. Whitney 867 -3018
Riverdale, California
GLENN POWELL WAREHOUSE
P. O. Box 247 Phone 867 -3160
Riverdale
FLOYD DUNAHOO
Associated Garage
Steam Cleaner
867 -3101 Riverdale, Calif.
SHAVER LAKE GARAGE
Shaver Lake, Calif.
Clyde Taylor
Shaver Lake Barber & Beauty Shop
Bill & Virginia Adams, Prop.
Shaver Lake, Calif.
CRESSMAN'S
GROCERIES — GAS — OIL
PINE RIDGE
ECKERT'S LODGE
RESTAURANT — BAR — HOTEL
Shaver Lake, Calif. Ph. 841 -3230
CHAS. J. ECKERT, Prop.
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Riverdale Tudicial District
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Riverdale Judicial District
Deputy Gnutable Harold Beeler Deputy Constable Harold Greenbaty
Riverdale Judicial District Riverdale Judicial District
WISH -I -AH LODGE, INC.
AUBERRY, CALIFORNIA
Nursing Home, Rest Home, and long Term Care
under supervision of Resident Physician and
Registered Nursing Staff.
Phone 855 -2213
We appreciate and compliment the
capable 24 hour vigilance and service
of Constable Sturges and Deputy Con-
stable Smith.
AROUND THE COUNTY (Cont.)
have the guts to stab him with the knife. The sus-
pect later told an investigating officer, "He knows
better than to say that I didn't have the guts to do
it; did you ever hear of an Indian girl who didn't
have the guts to do anything ?" With this challenge
thrown at her, she plunged the knife into her hus-
band's chest, whereupon he supposedly said, "Honey,
you did it," and she replied that he should have
known that she had the guts to do it.
Constable Fred Davis of Fowler was called to
the scene to handle this case, and called the Sheriff's
Identification Bureau man and a detective to the
scene.
Myrtle Louise Daughtry was convicted of Man-
slaughter and sentenced to the California State Insti-
tution for Women at Corona.
For the rest of the year, the constables and police
of the judicial districts outside Fresno were busy
investigating burglaries, a rash of which cropped
up in the mountain and resort areas. The empty
cabins, used only in the summer, were prime targets,
especially for juveniles. Some valuable articles were
taken, but many times the cabins were merely en-
tered, used for a day or two, and left in a state of
disorder.
Other burglaries amounted to quite a bit more
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AUBERRY GENERAL STORE
Fred Tuttle — Perry Heard, Proprietors
General Merchandise • Fresh Meats
Gas and Oils
Auberry, Calif.
Standard Oil Co. Of California
WESTERN OPERATIONS, INC.
G. E. McPHAIL
P.O. Box 306 Auberry
NEW AUBERRY GROCERY
General Merchandise & Service Station
S & H Stamps
Auberry 855 -2550
JOE'S TAVERN & STEAK HOUSE
FRIED CHICKEN & STEAKS
HOME MADE PIES & CAKES
Auberry, Calif.
AROUND THE COUNTY (Cont.)
than petty thievery. In February, Constables Davis
and Alfred Nester questioned some juveniles re-
garding a burglary of the Monroe Elementary School,
and when the boys ran away the next day, Sheriff's
detectives followed a trail to Tijuana and back, re-
sulting in the solution of that burglary, three others
in the Riverdale area, and several outside of Fresno
County.
Constable Nester had his share of juvenile troubles
in the Riverdale area, with several burglaries in
which entry was made by tearing out sections of the
wall to buildings, through windows that had been
tampered with during business hours, and by simply
kicking out panels of doors. One pair of juveniles
who were apprehended, admitted that they entered
the Mt. Whitney Cafe several times by knocking the
board loose which held the window shut.
The Huntington Lake area was hard hit in the
first three months of the year by burglars who en-
tered the closed cabins and used them, taking very
few articles when they left. Constable Jack Sturges
of Auberry and Deputy Dick Smith of Shaver Lake
nude several trips to the area to investigate, but
there was seldom any evidence left at the scene to
follow up.
Finally, while investigating the burglary of the
Frank Diener cabin, Smith found a sales receipt made
Out to Charles Ross Hunter, who was on parole
from Fresno County. Upon being confronted with
this evidence Hunter admitted the burglaries at the
lake and was booked in the County Jail.
The burglaries continued, however, and the con-
stables were plagued with them through most of
the time that the cabins were not used. Shaver Lake,
too, received some activity. In July, two juveniles
came forward to help straighten out some of the
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oLum1 er Corporation
SPECIALIZING
SUGAR PINE PATTERN LUMBER
Suger Pine — Ponderosa Pine —White Fir
Incense Cedar
P.O. Box 227, Auberry Ph. 855 -2560
Constahee Jack Sturges
Ponderosa judicial District
Deputy Constahle Dick. Smith
Ponderosa judicial District
AUBERRY BUILDERS SUPPLY
Mary Taylor, Prop.
Hardware - Plumbing - Electrical Supplies
Lumber - Jacuzzi Pumps - Dutch Boy Paints
Appliances
P.O. Box 187, Auberry Ph. 855 -2202
AUBERRY READY MIX
Lynn B. Ford & Howard L. Ford
AUBERRY
PETE'S GARAGE & SERVICE
AAA TOWING & REPAIRING
855 -2585
AUBERRY, CALIF.
MIKKELSON BUTANE SERVICE
Auberry, Calif. — P. O. Box 138
1't2 Miles South of Auberry, on Auberry Road
Phone 855 -2565 — 855 -2647
B. A. MIKKELSON, Prop.
When at HUNTINGTON LAKE Visit
`THE PINE CONE SHOPPE"
LAKESHORE, CALIF.
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Constable Tom Quinney
Coalinga Judicial District
AROUND THE COUNT)' (Cons.)
mystery, and admitted two of the cabin entries. In
August two more were caught and admitted five
burglaries, a couple of which had never been re-
ported. Restitution on all damages was made by
their parents for the vandalism done in these bur-
glaries.
Constable Tom Quinney of Coalinga was also
PARLIER STORE
MI 6 -2364
646 Fresno Street Parlier, Calif.
MASTER MARKET
BARGAIN SPECIALS
668 Fresno St. PARLIER MI 6 -2811
CONDIT'S FURNITURE STORE
CLYDE J. CONDIT
8584 Mendocino PARLIER MI 6 -2351
TOVAR'S GROCERY
COMPLETE MARKET
BEER - WINE - LIQUORS
301 K Street PARLIER MI 6 -2625
BEN'S CAFE
736 Fresno St.
PARLIER
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Deputy Constable Charles Smith-
Coalinga Judicial District
having his difficulties with a series of grand 'thefts
of mercury from oil field meters. Two hundred
pounds of mercury was taken from the Kettleman
Hills Fields in one strike. Help was received from
the Fresno Police Department, who had information
that Ernest Franklin and Jerry Wynn Noles were
trying to sell mercury to local junk yards. Kings
County was also interested in these subjects, since
they also had had some mercury thefts. The Police
Officers had contacted Ernest Franklin Noles and
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LAKE SHORE RESORT
ON HUNTINGTON LAKE
ANN W. EDWARDS, Owner
P.O. Lakeshore Resort, Calif.
GENERAL STORE - FRESH MEATS
HOUSEKEEPING & MOTEL COTTAGES
TRAILER COURT
BOATS & MOTORS
Coffee Shop & Restaurant
Cocktail Bar - Packaged Liquor
SEASON
May to October
E. B. YANCEY LUMBER CO.
Tollhouse, Calif. Ph. 855 -2485
SHAVER LAKE BUILDING MATERIALS
Shaver Lake, Calif. Ph. 841 -3337
Constable James Mai-till
Reedley Judicial District
Deputy Constable Ralph Preheim
Reedley Judicial District
MONCRIEF SALES & SERVICE
CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH
SPORTING GOODS - HOME APPLIANCES
450 Fresno St. PARLIER Phone MI 6 -2704
FRANK MONTAGUE
TRUCKING
402 Fresno PARLIER MI 6 -2834
BOB CHISOLM
BOB'S USED CARS
514 Tahoe Street Phone 864 -8742
Caruthers
COMMUNITY HARDWARE
Marvin A. Phillips
P. O. Box 303 864 -3133
Caruthers
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AROUND THE COUNTY (Cont.)
his brother Jerry Wynn Noles, had been told that
they bought the mercury. They were taken into
custody and charges were filed.
Constable Jim Martin and Deputy Ralph Preheim
of Reedley also used scientific methods of crime
detection in the burglary of Roy's Richfield Service
Station on South Alta Ave. The burglar entered
the station through a window and took some tires.
Constable Preheim called the I.B. and latent finger-
prints were found. Preheim then gave the names
of two suspects to be checked out with the latents,
and it was found that the fingerprints of Paul Ce-
ballos matched the latents. Ceballos was arrested
and admitted the burglary.
Constable Fred Davis and Constable Ed Camino
of Parlier investigated the third major violent occur-
rence in the county outside of the Fresno judicial
district. Andres Arroyo, of 5454 S, Temperance
Ave., who had recently returned from Mexico, on
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CLEVENGER MERCANTILE CO., INC.
Hardware, Implements, Fuller Paints, Etc.
864 -3019
Caruthers
CARUTHERS AUTO SUPPLY
711 Henderson 864 -3057
Caruthers, Calif.
CARUTHERS PUMP & REPAIR SHOP
Turbine Pumps, Pressure Systems, Pump Repairs
Wiring
John C. Barber, Owner
Phone 864 -3109 Caruthers, Calif.
COMPLIMENTS
CARUTHERS
COOPERATIVE GIN INC.
2145 W. DINUBA AVENUE
5391 W. LINCOLN AVENUE
FRESNO
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Deputy Constable Bob Montague
and Constable Ed Camino
Parlier• judicial District
Bruno Bros. Plaster Contractors
PHIL — FRANK — NICK
Phones: CY 9 -4646 - CY 9 -4786 - CL 5 -5625
222 Russell Clovis, Calif.
DEE'S TAVERN
DANCING FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS
Clint Crow
532 Clovis Ave. CLOVIS CY 9 -9900
CLOVIS DRAY & ICE CO.
FEED — FARM SUPPLY — ICE
264 Clovis CLOVIS CY 9 -4628
Owner, John B. Weldon
Where You Buy
THE BEST FOR LESS
745 Clovis Ave. CLOVIS
W. C. LAIKAM CO.
MFG. OF FARM EQUIPMENT
Custom Welding & Tractor Repairing
304 Clovis Ave. CLOVIS 299 -7193
UYESAKA BROS., INC.
Landscaping - Gardening - Maintenance
Sprinkler Systems
6454 E. Gettysburg CLOVIS 291 -7696
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AROUND THE COUNTY (Cons.)
June 23rd, fired two shots from a .22 rifle at some
children staying at his house.
His wife struggled with him for the gun after
he had used it to break the arm of Robert Saldivar,
18. They struggled into the bedroom where Arroyo
dropped the gun and went to the kitchen to get a
knife and an ice pick. He then stabbed his wife in
the shoulder with the ice pick and chased everyone
else from the house. When Constables Davis and
Camino arrived at the scene and entered the house,
they found that Arroyo had shot himself in the
head. The bullet shattered a hole in the top of his
head, but he was taken to the hospital, where his
condition was described as critical.
Constable Byers of the Caruthers district used
latent fingerprint comparisons to track down juve-
niles who entered the Caruthers Union Elementary
School on May 16th. $29.00 was taken from the
school, but six months later when $300 worth of
tools were stolen from Hardy Cecil Yatet's pickup
in Caruthers, there was no evidence to use. Fortu-
nately a witness to the theft saw the suspects steal-
ing the tools and he followed behind the suspects'
car until he obtained the license number. Constable
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Bad S
WHERE YOU BUY
THE BEST FOR LESS
745 Clovis Ave. CLOVIS
DAY & NIGHT LUNCH
Carl McGraw
Orval Jenkins
415 Tahoe — Caruthers — 864 -3018
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Constable Aubrey Byers
Caruthers judicial District
L. D. "Mac" McKINNEY, Owner
ARMSTRONG - B. F. GOODRICH
NEW TIRES
QUALITY RECAPPING
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
BRAKES RELINED
PHONE: 299 -6010
723 CLOVIS AVENUE, CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA
PAPAGNI FRUIT CO.
CLOVIS
Phone 299 -2541
BOICE FUNERAL HOME
Lady Assistant
308 Pollasky — 299 -4372
CLOVIS
SAVINO'S MARKET
TONY SAVINO
4690 E. Herndon 299 -4653
CLOVIS
Clovis Avenue Sanitarium
Since 1942
Bed & Ambulatory — Men and Women
Licensed by State Dept. of Mental Hygiene
2604 Clovis Ave. CLOVIS AX 1 -2173
Central Air Heating & Ventilating
Sheet Metal — Heating — Air Conditioning
General Electric Units
737 E. Barstow Ave. CLOVIS 299 -4644
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Constable Alvie Maze
Clovis judicial District
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Deputy Constable Fred Sagniere
Clovis judicial District
CLOVIS FURNITURE CO.
Colonial ... Provincial
FINE FURNITURE
Serving The Valley For 51 Years
4th & Clovis Ave. Clovis 299 -4366
DIAMOND MEAT CO.
SELMA
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Constable Sam Kelley
Dunlap Judicial District
FLOYD'S AUTO PARTS
1901 W. Front Selma
G & R Welding & Muffler Shop
Stocks - Duals - Packs
General Welding
2200 Whitson St. 896 -3852
Selma
NICK CHAMBERS TRENCHING CO.
All Types Trenching
2233 Chandler 896 -0812
Selma
DAN SHARP PUMP REPAIRING
Layne & Bowler Pumps
Pressure Systems
Shop Phone 896 -2100 Home Phone 896 -0040
2031 W. Front St. Selma, California
LAIKAM & HATCHER CO.
Vineyard Equipment
Mfg. & Repairing
8938 So. McCall 896 -1971
Selma
DEWEY E. COX
Real Estate & Insurance
1810 E. Front St. 896 -0769
Selma
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Constable Clarence Bentley
and Deputy Constable Jerry Bristol
Selma Judicial District
McDONALD'S CAFE
Coffee Shop Dining Room
"Scotsman's" Cocktail Lounge
SELMA —at the Stop Lite
Eknoian & MacDonald
Packing Co.
SELMA
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Constable Henry Wulf and
Deputy Constables Louie Pereira,
Gene Petrucelli and Adrian White
Kerman Judicial District
AROUND THE COUNTY (Cont.)
Byers then conducted an investigation and found
that the vehicle belonged to a Donald Lee Slayton,
and that another subject, Rick Wilson, had been
with Slayton the day before the burglary. Sheriff's
Detectives then went with Constable Byers to talk
to Wilson, who admitted the burglary and impli-
cated Slayton. Arrests were made of the two sus-
pects, and also Cyrus Dortch, the latter being
charged with receiving stolen property.
Constable Alvie Maze of Clovis found himself
with a complex problem when he investigated a
burglary at the Fresno Oliver Sales Co., 4092 E.
Shaw. The burglars had attempted to find money
in file cabinets. Investigation led to an attempted
safe burglary in the city of Clovis, and the discov-
ery of an abandoned Ford with a Texas license. It
was then found that the car was stolen from Hous-
ton, Texas three days earlier, and that it had some
latent prints left on it. The latents matched finger-
prints belonging to Michael Forrest Mandicino,
and cleared up somewhere between eleven and fif-
teen burglaries in the Clovis, Kerman, and Sanger
areas. The suspects were also wanted, not only in
Texas for auto theft, but in Nebraska for escape
from the penitentiary. Mandicino was detained, but
his partner, Vincent Lowrie, escaped.
The Dunlap area was also hit by cabin burglaries,
with some half -dozen happening over a single week-
end. Constable Sam Kelley, along with Sheriff's
Detectives arrested Jimmie Lee Green and a juvenile
for the burglary of two of them, in which the sus-
pects stole rifles and pistols. Two other suspects
escaped, only to be apprehended in New Mexico,
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THE SPORT SHOP
"For Your Every Sporting Need"
1914 E. Front St., Selma Ph. 896 -0273
LEE'S HALFWAY HOUSE
1915 W. Front St. 896 -9921
Selma
HAYLEY'S TIRE SERVICE
1818 Whitson 896 -1467
Selma
DELUXE CLEANERS
1805 Tucker 896 -1489
Selma
FREEWAY LANES
John Mechigian, Manager
Cocktail Lounge 18 A.M.F. Lanes
Shirts - Slacks - Balls - Bags - Shoes
E. Dinuba & Highway 99 896 -2211
VAN ZILE ELECTRIC
1924 E. Front 896 -0645
Selma
SELMA T.V. CENTER
Motorola & Admiral
Sales & Service
Small Appliances
1922 E. Front St., Selma 896 -1360
PAGE FUNERAL CHAPEL
Frank Page
Selma
SELMA MOTOR SALES
John Otomo
2051 West Front Street Phone 896 -3154
Selma
VAI
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A power failure in the Selma area.
"REXALL"
FOX DRUG STORE
Prescription Pharmacists — Free Delivery
1965 High 896 -1645
Selma
Compliments Of
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Vol.kmann Jr.
Hacienda De Los Reyes
Registered Aberdeen Angus
Selma
ANDERSEN BROS.
Brake, Wheel and Axle Service
Glen, Marvin and Duane Andersen
1921 Third St. 896 -1156
Selma
LATON COOP GIN
INSECTICIDES — FERTILIZER
"Where Ginning Is An Art and
Service Is A Pleasure"
WA 3 -4943 Laton
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AROUND THE COUNTY (Cone.) _
charged with murder in that stare. The guns taken
in these burglaries were left with friends and rela-
tives in Arkansas, and were recovered. One of the
suspects had murder charges in New Mexico dis-
missed, but was arrested when he decided to return
to California.
Constable Hershel Pigg of Sanger was busy
chasing juveniles to clear up burglaries in his area.
On April 22nd, the California Highway Patrol
stopped a car containing several cases of beer taken
from Perry's Market, which had been entered several
times in the preceding month. Donald Westerburg
and a juvenile were jailed for this burglary and a
few others in the area.
The Kerman area, territory of Constable Henry
Wulf, produced the 'Bungling Burglars" of Fresno
County when Carl Smith, Benny Williams and
Larry Sevedge broke into Rolinda's Variety Store
and took a quantity of watches and sweaters. How-
ever, after they left the store, they found the sweaters
were all small size, and had to throw them away.
These suspects were apprehended for taking money
orders and a check protector from Helena's Dry -
goods Store, and were proved to be responsible for
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In Memory Of
SGT. LEE A. BILYEU
Selma Police Dept.
Irvin & Grayce Thomas
Visalia Rhone 732 -5650
Selma Phone 896 -2075
SEQUOIA INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY
Complete Rental Service
LINEN
COVERALS - SHIRTS - PANTS
WIPING TOWELS
JACK JACOBS
Constable Hilrn,er Johanson
Kingsburg Judicial District
AROUND THE COUNTY (Cont.)
burglaries in Fresno, Kern and Madera counties.
In addition to the usual run of burglaries, Con-
stable Clarence Bentley of Selma ran into an indus-
trious and, to the layman, a daring thief. This sus-
pect went to the trouble of obtaining pole - climbing
equipment, then climbed power poles of the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company, and cutting away high -
voltage wire. He then climbed down and cut the
lines at the ground level of the two adjacent poles.
This netted him 1700 feet of copper wire, and as a
side result, knocked out microwave stations and
telephone service. This suspect succeeded in escap-
ing arrest, and there was no evidence at the scene
to give a lead as to his identity.
VERN & VIV LEFLER'S
MUNK'S LODGE
PINE FLAT LAKE
Fishing - Boating - .Water Skiing
26251 Trimmer Springs Rd. Sanger, Calif.
STEAKS OUR SPECIALTY
Phone
875 -3272
With the exception of the Fresno Police Depart-
ment, which has its own publication, the chief of
each police department in Fresno County is en-
couraged to contribute for publication a photograph
of the department personnel and as much written
material as he cares to concerning the activities of
the department. This year, however, the only one
to accept the invitation was Chief C. B. McCraw
of the Kingsburg Police Department. His article
follows.
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Compliments Of
DALE HUNT
7229 E. Mt. Whitney Laton
MONSON'S PLUMBING & HEATING
1542 Smith 897 -2373
Kingsburg
kwoomw TRI- COUNTY MOTORS
1400 California St. Kingsburg, Calif.
L. E. Stimmell, Owner
Thunderbird - Falcon
Bus. Phone TW 7 -3353 Res. Phone TW 7 -2419
GEORGE & BEATRICE GARNER
Funeral Directors
1588 Lincoln 897 -3035
Kingsburg, California
OLSON BROS. MFG. CO.
1530 Marion 897 -2234
Kingsburg
ELLBERG CONSTRUCTION
1849 18th Street 897 -3744
Kingsburg, California
JIM'S EGG RANCH
Wholesale & Retail
39942 Rd. 16 897 -3457 V
Kingsburg
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KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT: From left, standing, Desk Sergeant
Elmer V. Gardner, Patrolman H. W. Lindholm, Chief of Police C. B. McCraw
and Desk Sergeant Tilden P. Tremper. Kneeling, Patrolman Clifford Palm,
Desk Sergeant Haskell Davis, Patrolman Don Wright and Patrolman Paul
Johnson.
OLIVER'S PLACE
ON & OFF SALE LIQUOR
SANDWICHES & DINNERS
Centerville
BARR PACKING CO.
FOR OVER 30 YEARS
GROWERS and SHIPPERS
of
PRIME FRESH TREE FRUIT & GRAPES
SANGER
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THE LEWIS'S
KINGS RIVER LODGE
OVERLOOKING
PINE FLAT LAKE
"Our Specialties"
CHICKEN AUSTERE SIZZLING STEAKS
COCKTAILS
Trimmer Route Sanger, Calif.
Jack, Beverly and Bill
Phone 875 -5174
BIANCO
PACKING CO., INC.
SANGER
AROUND THE COUNTY (Cant.)
The City of Kingsburg, with a police force of
eight officers, has been occasionally referred to as
one of the most crime free communities in Fresno
County.
The majority of crimes in this city are misde-
meanors such as petty theft, malicious mischief etc.,
and it is believed that quite a number of petty thefts
as well as major crimes are committed by criminals
passing through the city on U. S. 99 Highway.
Two of the most recent major crimes in this city
were cleared with the co- operation of other law
enforcement authorities.
On January 5, 1964, The Model Drug Store was
entered by cutting a hole in the roof, opening a trap
door and then dropping to the floor of the drug
store. They took money and merchandise, concen-
trating on narcotics and dangerous drugs, then left
by rear door.
An all points telerype was sent out regarding this
crime.
On January 9, 1964 the Alameda Police Depart-
ment received a quantity of drugs that were found
on the street near a hotel in that city and another
lot of similar drugs found in the bath room of this
hotel. This case was turned over to the Narcotics
Division for investigation.
The officers of this division checked the register
of the hotel and found that two suspects had reg-
istered there. They entered the room and located
more narcotic drugs and one occupant of the room
under the influence of drugs. This suspect was ar-
rested and room placed under surveillance. The
other occupant of the room was arrested at his home
a short time later.
Sergeant Pope of Alameda Police Department
called Kingsburg Police Department and the drugs
were identified by code numbers used by the Model
Drug Store.
These two suspects admitted committing the bur-
glary in Kingsburg. They are being prosecuted in
Alameda County for violation of Narcotic laws.
On January 26, 1964 a burglar was almost caught
in the act of ransacking a room at Dalton's Motel
in Kingsburg. A description of suspect's car was
radioed to Selma and less than ten minutes later
Sergeant Kasfeldt and Officer Clarkson of the Selma
Police Department had the car stopped and were
pursuing the suspect on foot. Officer Lindholm of
Kingsburg Police arrived on the scene just as Selma
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Creager Funeral Chapel, Inc.
Chas. Wallin
1524 - 9th SANGER TR 5 -2613
VALENCIA MARKET
GROCERIES - MEATS - VEGETABLES
BEER & WINE - NOTIONS
1222 Academy St. SANGER TR 5 -2893
E. GIBBS & SONS
Trenching - Excavating and Pipeline Contractor
TR 5 -3646
105 Academy St. Sanger, Calif.
HOGUE'S BOTTLE SHOP
1308 - 7th Street TR 5 -3410
SANGER
JOHN STEINERT, JR.
Insurance - Real Estate
1412 - 7th St. Sanger 875 -5595
TUSAN PACKING CO.
RAISIN PACKERS
Carl and Dick Husan, Owners
3292 S. Greenwood SANGER TR 5 -8851
Office 875 -2573 — Phones— Res. TR 5 -4068
CONCRETE
SANGER READY MIX
SACKED CEMENT - ROCK - SAND
J. FRANK MILLER, Mgr.
1348 Academy Ave. Sanger
CAPITOL MARKET
MEAT, GROCERIES & VEGETABLES
630 "O" St. SANGER 875 -2116
Compliments of
WM. BOOS & CO.
WM. J. & WM. E. BOOS
14382 E. McKinley 875 -8951
SANGER
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PINE FLAT SERVICE
LIVE MINNOWS - FISHING TACKLE
Box 74 -B, Trimmer Route Sanger TR 5 -5335
PERRY'S
GROCERY & CAFE
On Kings River At Piedra Ph. 875 -4385
WONDER VALLEY DUDE RANCH
Accommodations & Cocktail Lounge
Swimming Pool & Horse Back Riding
2600 Ft. Air Strip
Near Pine Flat Dam - For Further Information Write
Becky Webb, Co- Owner, P.O. Box 71, Sanger, Cal.
TR 5 -7385
Dinners By Reservation
LEONARD BROTHERS
SANGER
CHOOLJIAN BROS.
PACKING CO.
GROWERS and SHIPPERS
Packers of
RAISINS and DRIED FRUIT
Sanger, California
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Deputy Constable Val Valles
and Constable Hurshel Pigg
Sanger Judicial District
officers were placing the suspect under arrest.
The car was searched and merchandise stolen
from Dalton's Motel recovered. The car was re-
ported stolen in Delano and the driver is a suspect
in attempted robbery in that city.
At the time of this writing suspect is being held
for trial in the Superior Court for burglary.
We are certain that our readers in the various
cities of the county would like to see their respective
police departments represented and publicized in
the Review. It is our goal to make the public aware
of the achievements of all law enforcement agencies
operating in Fresno County. We sincerely regret
that so many police departments do not furnish
material.
THE HITCHIN' RAIL
On Kings River
PIEDRA, CALIF.
SANGER AUTOMOTIVE
BRAKES-TUNE UPS-GENERAL AUTO REPAIRS
JOE VILLALOBOS
718 K St. 875 -4044 Sanger, Calif.
STOP -N -SHOP MARKET
Groceries - Meats - Vegetables
Beer - Wine - Magazines
TACKLE - HUNTING, FISHING LICENSES
GAS - OIL - FREE ICE - SUNDRIES
16246 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Sanger TR 5 -3393
Map shows Judicial District boundries as established by reorganization act in 1952. The Fresno City Municipal
Courts have jurisdiction on matter involving less than $3,000 and the other courts for less than $500, and handle
complaints on local and state crimes committed within its boundries. Each district is served by a constable to serve
criminal and civil papers for the court, and for.general law enforcement work.
HENRY BENDER MOTOR SALES
TR 5 -2132
601 Academy Sanger, Calif.
A. J. Amesbury & Sons
Concrete Pipe Irrigation Systems
110 Academy Sanger
THE OASIS
757 Academy
SANGER
CALHO Electrical Distributors
Larry Caudle, General Manager
750 N Street, Sanger
Office TR 5 -5676
Fresno 233 -3370 or 227 -0372
GARRY PACKING CO.
Quality Dried- Fruits and Fancy Foods
Holiday Gift Packs
11272 E. Central Phone 888 -2114
DEL REY, CALIFORNIA
90
HEGGBLADE- MARGULEAS CO.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Shippers - Distributors - Exporters
DEL REY, CALIFORNIA
BETTER BUY MARKET
10777 E. Morro St. P.O. Box 185
DEL REY
DEL REY PACKING CO.
GROWERS AND PACKERS
OF ALL VARIETIES RAISINS
Del Rey, California
Central California Raisin
Packing Co.
DEL CARA BRAND
Phone 888 -2195 Del Rey, California
ENOCH PACKING CO., Inc.
RAISINS -DRIED FRUITS
Del Rey, Calif.
NIV
Those who subscribe to the theory that weather
has an influence on crime can find support in the
timing of the more sensational crimes of violence
occurring in the Fresno Metropolitan area last year.
During the early part of the year there were three
homicides. The spring, summer, and autumn months
were relatively quiet, but violence erupted again
in December.
Sheriff's Department case number 63 -0001, on
which the investigation began when the year was
only minutes old, was a homicide. The victim was
twenty -three year old Jack Guidry, who was stabbed
THREE MUSKETEERS
BEER - WINE - COCKTAILS
634 Park Blvd. Orange Cove
ORANGE COVE PHARMACY
Prescription Pharmacists
Orange Cove, Calif. Ph. 626 -7749
ORANGE COVE AUTO WRECKING
Sam Oakley, Jr. Clarence McCormick
Phone 626 -7628 or 626 -7738
150 Anchor Ave. Orange Cove, Calif.
Chris Sorenson Packing Co.
Western Wagon - Wagon Wheel
Brands
Growers - Packers - Shippers
Quality California Fruits
Phone Mitchell 6 -2721 Parlier
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by his twenty -one year old brother, David. The
tragedy was the climax of a quarrel which devel-
oped between the two brothers while they were
shooting dice in the living room of their parents'
home in northeast Fresno.
The game started during a small family New
Year's Eve party, and was carried on in a casual,
friendly manner, with little money involved. Its
main purpose was simply to pass the time until
midnight, when the new year would be welcomed
in the traditional manner. After playing for a while,
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KENT A. FISH
President - manager
ORANGE COVE ORANGE GROWERS
ORANGE COVE
Oranges - Cold Storage - Grapes
SALWASSER MFG. CO.
Melvin Salwasser, President
Reedley, Calif.
19931 E. Manning Ave. ME 8 -3554
RIGHT AROUND TOWN (Coal.)
however, at least one of the brothers began to regard
the game seriously. One witness stated later that
Jack, the victim, quarrelled with his father over a
quarter, alleging that he had been short changed
when the father changed a dollar bill for hirn. David
said a few angry words to Jack, then went into the
kitchen. Jack followed a moment later. A few more
angry words were exchanged, and their mother went
into the room and tried to stop the quarrel. Sud-
denly, David grabbed a butcher knife and stabbed
Jack in the abdomen. In the ensuing struggle he
inflicted two cuts on the arm of the mother, who
tried to prevent the attack. An ambulance was
called, but it was no use. Jack was dead on arrival
at the hospital.
David was immediately stricken with remorse over
the fatal consequences of his outburst of temper.
He made no attempt to flee, and readily admitted
the act to investigating officers. He was taken into
custody and booked on suspicion of murder.
On February 4th David Guidry entered a plea of
not guilty in Superior Court. His trial was sched-
uled for April 9th. On April 5th, however, he
changed his mind about a trial, and was allowed
to enter a plea of guilty to a reduced charge of
manslaughter. On April 22nd he was sentenced
to state prison by Judge Leonard Meyers, and the
following day was taken to the Adult Authority
reception center at Vacaville to begin paying for
his rash act.
The Fresno area's second homicide of 1963 oc-
curred on January 9th at 638 W. North. The victim
was Tolula J. Hunter, a thirty -four year old house-
wife. She was shot by a former intimate friend,
Randy Rozell, a fifty -two year old janitor.
The victim and the suspect had met and become
friends while she and her husband were separated.
There was evidence that their close relationship
continued after she and her husband had arranged
a reconciliation. On several occasions he gave her
substantial sums of money, even borrowing in order
to do so. He may even have given her money after
she resumed living with her husband.
On the day of the crime the victim's husband
took the family car to a garage in downtown Fresno
to have some repair work done. About the middle
of the afternoon an employee of the garage, Jerry
W. Holt, returned the car to the victim's home. She
was to give him a ride back to the garage, so they
immediately started toward town, with Holt at the
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A. C. MARKET
GROCERIES - MEATS
FRUITS - VEGETABLES
BEER - WINES & NOTIONS
1145 Park Blvd. Orange Cove 626 -7635
B H & O COLD STORAGE CO.
COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE
P. O. Box 6 Orange Cove, Calif.
COVE VALLEY PACKERS, INC.
Fresh Fruit Packers & Shippers
ORANGE COVE, CALIFORNIA
REEDLEY NURSERY, INC.
601 Reed Ave. Reedley, Calif. Ph: ME 8 -2282
FRUIT TREES - GRAPEVINES - ORNAMENTALS
W. J. HEINRICHS
Farm Machinery Manufacturers
Distributors and Dealers for
EDWARDS TRANSFORK
21013 E. Dinuba Reedley Phone ME 8 -3244
WILLIAM FEDRAU
Fertilizer Spreading and Auto Wrecking
P.O. BOX 172
20720 E. Dinuba Reedley ME 8 -2016
Sun Valley Grape Distrs.
John Kasobian
I STREET, REEDLEY
CROP DUSTING
Spraying - Dusting - Seeding
Ground Rig Spraying
ME 8 -2144
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SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS
Frankwood near Central Reedley
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ITALIAN FOOD - HOME STYLE
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19807 E. Manning Reedley Ph. ME 8 -3706
Open Every Day Except Monday
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ME 8 -3522
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GRIGSBY'S FOUNTAIN
217 N. 5th STREET
935 -2789
Fountain Lunch Tobacco News
Good Coffee
COALINGA, CALIFORNIA
COOK'S
Coalinga Furniture
"Life begins at home"
935 -0516 152 East Elm Avenue
COA LI NGA
This (peaceful, shady lane is the driveway where
Randy Rozell shot Tolula Hunter.
.er
Mrs, Hunter's automobile, showing the hole in
the window through which Rozell fired. The car
had rolled back out of the driveway into the road
during the incident, and had been Gushed aside
to clear traffic.
RIGHT AROUND TOWN (Corr/.)
wheel. Enroute they stopped at a service station for
gasoline, but Mrs. Hunter had forgotten her key
for the gasoline tank, so they had to return. As they
drove away from the service station Rozell appeared
in his car, drove alongside, and signalled for them
to stop. Mrs. Hunter told Holt to pay no attention.
When they arrived at the Hunter residence Holt
drove into the driveway, and sat in the car while
Mrs. Hunter went inside for the key. Rozell, who
had followed, parked his car across the driveway
behind the Hunter car. He waited until Mrs. Hunter
came out of the house, and got back into her car,
then dismounted and approached, saying he wanted
to talk to her. She closed the window, telling him
-9he had nothing to talk about. Rozell then said,
"I've got a present for you. I'm going to give it to
you now," and drew a revolver. He fired three times
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Owner-Manager Coalinga's Newest 935 -1541
Swimming Dining lounge
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Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile & GMC Trucks
Complete Body & Fender Repair Shop
AAA Towing — Union Oil Service
298 E. Polk Ph. 935 -0826
Coalinga
Big Wheel Cafe & Chuck Wagon
Featuring — "Home Made Pies"
Open 6 A.M. to 10 P.M.
154 N. 5th St. Ph. 935 -9944
Coalinga
CORNET STORE
329 N. Fifth St. 935 -9958
Coalinga
THE BIRDSONG CO.
Buster Brown Shoes - Children
Life Stride - Naturalizer - Women
Roblee Shoes - Men
Fifth & D St., Coalinga 935 -2524
SERVICE PHARMACY
Lester Byers, Owner
Prescription Specialist
A Rexall Store
Sick Room Supplies - Nationally Advertised Drugs
5th & Elm 935 -2134
Coalinga
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Follow the Rest to
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In the 9 of Town
Coalinga
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Coalinga
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Rozell's baseball cap, lying in the driveway where
I t fell as he fled, would have been excellent evidence
had it been necessary to take the case to trial.
Randy Rozell, victim of jealousy; suspect in murder.
RIGHT AROUND TOWN (Cons.)
through the glass. All three bullets found their
mark.
As the gun was drawn Holt jumped out of the
car and ran toward the house. Rozell, after firing
the shots, went around to the opposite side of the
car, reached up through the door Holt had left
open, and struck his victim several times on the head
with the butt of the pistol as she fell on her side
on the seat. He then ran to his own car, dropping
his blue baseball cap and leaving it where it fell. He
sped away in the direction of Elm Avenue.
Investigating officers summoned to the scene found
Mrs. Hunter dead. After they questioned Holt and
other witnesses, they called headquarters and ar-
ranged to have an all points bulletin broadcast,
describing Rozell and his car and asking that he be
arrested on suspicion of murder.
Later in the afternoon a California Highway
patrolman of the Kings County unit spotted the car
on Highway 198 west of Lemoore. He made a U
turn and dropped in behind. As he did so Rozell
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MGH7' AROUND TOIY /N (Coal.)
saw him, and stopped voluntarily. While the officer
was radioing headquarters that he had the car
stopped Rozell dismounted, walked back to the
patrol car, and said, "I'm the one you're looking
for." He surrendered without resistance.
During a series of interrogations Rozell changed
the details of his story several times, but never
actually denied the shooting. An investigation of
his background revealed no record of his ever having
been in trouble before. He entered a plea of guilty
of murder in the second degree, and on February
25th was sentenced to state prison.
No doubt the most tragic homicide of last year,
or any year, was the fatal stabbing of a Fresno
housewife by her teen -age son. Due to the circum-
stances, we feel that the less said about this case
the better it will be for all concerned, and we men-
tion it only in the interest of a complete record.
The mentally disturbed youngster is now under the
jurisdiction of the California Youth Authority, and
we sincerely hope he can someday be returned to
society as a well - adjusted person.
It is quite possible that any relation between
weather and crime is as coincidental as that be-
tween weather and earthquakes. However, the fact
remains that there were no more homicides in the
rural area around Fresno until December. There
were several attempts, and the constables in outlying
judicial districts had one or two actual homicides.
The most spectacular attempt, of course, was the
shooting of one of our patrolmen by a robbery sus-
pect he had located. This case has been so well
covered by the local press that there is no point
in being repetitious.
Our next case in which the victim actually died
occurred on December 15th at 5435 E. Herndon,
in the Clovis Judicial District. Deputy Constable
Ed Sagniere and sheriff's officers collaborated in the
investigation.
The victim was a young housewife, Elizabeth
Lucille Townsend. Last September she and her hus-
band, Gene Wiley Townsend, separated. He left
town, and she began divorce proceedings. On the
evening of December 14th he returned to this area,
supposedly to visit the children and attempt a re-
conciliation. When he arrived at his wife's resi-
dence he found no one at home.
Mrs. Townsend had spent the evening with James
E. Greene, a casual friend. He brought her home
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Snack Bar • Truck Stop
Charles Van Atta, Prop.
Rt. 1, Box 165 935 -3264
Coalinga
JOHN T. BRAGG & SONS
Funeral Chapel
486 No. 5th St. 935 -3338
Coalinga
John Bragg Sr. Gaylord W. Bragg
McKAY TRUCKING CO.
239 College 935 -0851
Coalinga
BURNETT CONSTRUCTION CO.
Les Everette Coalinga
E & M LIQUORS
(Ed & Marge)
638 E. Polk 935 -0272
Coalinga
COALINGA MARKET
309 E. Polk St. 935 -2649
Coalinga
Compliments of
P. W. BIRDWELL
Coalinga
CLARENCE R. VAN DYKE
Ranch
Star Rt. 1, Box 34 935 -2856
Coalinga
NEWTON DRILLING CO.
Coalinga
ROSY'S TAVERN
610 E. Polk 935 -0473
CHENEY BROS., INC.
Coalinga
E. L. XAVIER
Liquors
257 E. Elm 935 -2965
Coalinga
JOHN C. CONN RANCH
Coalinga
Smith's Donut & Pastry Shop
AND
Smith's Chicken Hut
375 N. 5th St., Coalinga Phone 395 -9921
WEETH RANCHES INC.
Coalinga
COALINGA FARMS
J. M. and TOM LOVELACE
P. O. Box 438 935 -0190
Coalinga
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The residence of Elizabeth Townsend, where her
estranged husband waited for her to return from a
date.
The back yard of the Townsend residence, where
the victim fell.
RIGHT AROUND TOWN (Cont.)
sometime after 2:00 a.m. As they entered the house
she noticed a cloth which she had placed at the
bottom of the door in lieu of weather stripping had
been moved. "Someone has been in my house," she
remarked. They glanced around the living room,
and saw nothing amiss, so Green sat down on the
sofa, and she walked toward the kitchen.
As she approached the door between the two
rooms Greene heard her cry out, "Gene, don't point
that thing at me." He then saw a man's hand, hold-
ing an automatic pistol, protruding from behind the
door casing. "Run, Jim!" she said. Greene ran out
the front door and toward the town of Clovis, not
even delaying long enough to get his car. When he
was several hundred feet from the house he heard
shots, and assumed they were meant for him. He
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Good Meals at Reasonable Prices
Open 5 A.M. to 10 P.M. —Free Parking
1 1 1 Forest 935 -1389
Coalinga
Totvns.end had removed his shoes when he broke
into his wife's house, and fled without them after
the shooting.
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Gene Wiley Townsend. His plans for a recon-
ciliation went awry.
RIGHT AROUND TOWN (Cont.)
ran on into Clovis, hailed a passing sheriff's patrol
car, and told the officer someone had been shooting
at him.
Meanwhile Deputy Constable Sagniere had been
notified of the incident, and he rushed to the scene.
He found Mrs. Townsend lying in the back yard,
VERNON L. THOMAS, INC.
HURON
badly -,wounded but still alive. An ambulance was
summoned and she was rushed to the hospital.
Subsequent investigation revealed that after
Greene fled, the suspect ran to the front door, looked
out, then turned and saw his wife running out the
back door. He fired one shot which missed her
and lilt a wall, then followed her outside and fired
several more times. When she fell he walked up
and looked at her, saw she was still alive, then ran
to his car which he had parked about a block away.
Townsend had been living in Los Banos with his
father since the separation. After shooting his wife
he returned there, and told his father what he had
done. The Los Banos Police Department was called
by the father, and Townsend was taken into custody.
He signed a statement admitting the shooting.
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Huron Welding & Machine Works
Vick Hendrix
9th Street 945 -2298
Huron
LASSEN FOOD MARKET
Complete Line Meats and Groceries
Lassen Avenue Huron, Calif.
SOMMERVILLE FARMS
Huron
TORTILLERIA LA GUADALUPANA
BEER and WINE
Mexican Food . To males - Tocos
BAR-B-0 Chicken
MEXICAN PASTRIES and CANDIES
36751 S. Lassen Ave., Huron 945 -9998
Cafeteria and Food to Take Out
HURON LUMBER & SUPPLY, INC.
Paints - Building, Home & Farm Supplies
Hardware
D. Hays Dornon, Mgr.
Huron, Calif. Phone 945 -2391
HURON GENERAL STORE
Red Flurry, Owner
Box 426 Ph. 945 -2350
Huron, Calif.
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CROP DUSTERS INC.
CROP DUSTING
and
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P. O. Box 305 TU 4 -2681
Five Points
Compliments Of
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FIVE POINTS
H & H COTTON., INC.
FIVE POINTS
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Mrs. Townsend was able to be interviewed the
following day, and gave a coherent account of the
events leading up to the shooting. She lingered on
the verge of death for several days, and finally
expired on January 1st. Her husband was returned
here from Los Banos on the day of the shooting
and booked on a charge of assault with intent to
commit murder. The charge was changed to murder
after her death.
On January 1st a preliminary hearing was held
in the Clovis Justice Court. Judge John Zylka held
the defendant to answer to the Superior Court, and
on January 20th he entered the dual plea of not
guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. (Liter-
ally, this means, "I didn't do it, but if it is proven
that I did, then I didn't know what I was doing
when I did it."
Shortly before the scheduled date of trial the
insanity plea was withdrawn. The defendant then
entered a plea of guilty to murder in the second
degree. On March 11th he was sentenced to state
prison by Judge Kenneth Andreen, and three days
later was taken to Vacaville.
The Christmas season is traditionally the most
joyous time of the year, but it can also be a time
of tragedy. The last homicide of 1963, as far as
this department is concerned, occurred on Christmas
Eve.
The scene was a small cabin in Pinedale; the
victim, Joe Carmen Valenzuela, a farm laborer. He
had spent the late afternoon and early evening
drinking with several companions, Thurman Has -
ley, Robert Robles, Larry Lara, Paul Garcia, and
Carlos Carle- Rojas. Sometime during the evening
a quarrel developed, and Valenzuela was either
knocked unconscious, or fell to the floor and passed
out from drinking. The members of the group were
all so intoxicated no one seemed able to remember
exactly what had happened. All the officers could
be certain of, when they began the investigation,
was that Valenzuela was dead, apparently as a result
of a severe beating.
When detectives were finally able to piece to-
gether coherent bits of information gleaned from
the various stories, at least two of his companions
kicked him several times on the head and body.
Finally one of them noticed that he wasn't breath-
ing, and made the remark that he must be dead.
They then tried to revive him by pouring water in
his face and massaging him over the heart.
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The living room of the cabin in which Joe Carmen
Valenzuela was kicked to death.
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The box of empty wine bottles is mute evidence
of the events leading up to Valenzuela's death.
CARSEY BROS.
ROOD COTTON HARVESTER — SALES & SERVICE
Phone 834 -3914
7657 E. MANNING AVE. FOWLER
BOSTON
RANCH CO.
STAR ROUTE 2, BOX 100
LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA
McCARTHY AND
HILDEBRAND RANCH
P. O. Box 1 Burrel
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GINNING CO.
FIVE POINTS
Compliments of
RAYMOND
THOMAS, INC.
SHERMAN THOMAS
FIVE POINTS
The scene of Fresno County's only bank
robbery of 1963.
THE HILLTOP INN
BEER — WINE
2 1/2 Miles East of Friant
Millerton Rd.
STAN & BETTY BONWELL
LAKE MILLERTON INN & MOTEL
DINING — DANCING — COCKTAILS
For Reservations Call 822 -9290
DOT & HAL DAVIS
FRIANT
FRIANT TRADING POST
FRIANT'S MOST COMPLETE MARKET
Lloyd & Thelma Valentine
FRIANT
STEVE & JERRY'S
CAFE & SERVICE
SHORT ORDERS OUR SPECIALTY
EVERYTHING FOR THE FISHERMAN
17304 N. FRIANT FRIANT, CALIF.
FISHERMAN'S CAFE
FORT MILLER FLYING "Arr
RALPH J. SINOR
Friant Phone 822 -9298
101
The route used by the robbers in getting away
from the bank, which is at upper right.
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The bank robbers' pickup, in the labor camp
where it was found by officers.
B. L. BUFKIN RANCHES
14013 W. Kearney Blvd.
Phone 846 -8266 Kerman
BRISCOE MANUFACTURERS
OF CALIFORNIA
Kerman
JOHN T. BRAGG & SONS
Funeral Chapel
538 So. Madera Ave. Ph. 846 -9369
Kerman
John Bragg Jr. Phillip R. Bragg
A & H FARMS RANCH
YI 6 -8758
Kerman
NOBLE CATTLE CO.
P. O. Box 511 Kerman
KROMBERG BROS.
13550 W. Clinton Ave. 846 -8455
Kerman, California
OSCAR E. JERNER & SONS
Cement Contractors — Monolithic Pipe Lines
1-5175 N. Nielson 846 -8458
Kermctn
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Part of the loot from the bank was found
under the suspect's bed; the remainder in the
drainer of a bedside table.
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VALLEY FOOD CENTER
401 S. Madera Ave. 846 -9203
30 Minute Wash and Dry
(Dry Cleaning)
COIN OPERATED
390 S. Madera Ave. Phone 846 -9163
Kerman, California
MELIKIAN DEHYDRATORS
BUYERS AND GROWERS
DRIED FRUITS
KERMAN
1
Plumbing - Electrical Supplies
RENO'S HARDWARE
Sporting Goods
Television - RCA, Philco, Hotpoint
Appliances - Hotpoint, Whirlpool, Philco, Amana
776 So. Madera Ave. 846 -9491
Kerman, Calif.
FRASHER SUPPLY CO.
Pumps - Pressure Systems - Appliances
Whitesbridge 8. Madera Ave. Ph. 846 -9594
Kerman
SALON DE VALADEZ
Plaza Shopping Center
Phone 846 -9413
Personalized Color by Boni
Kerman
WHITESBRIDGE AUCTION HOUSE
Bargains Every Day Auction Every Sunday
"Everything Under the Sun"
Tables for Rent - Fresh-Produce
MILDRED EATON
14443 Whitesbridge Rd. Phone 846 -9172
Kerman
SAKATA PACKING CO.
Growers - Shippers - Packers of Fresh Fruits
843 -2433
Biala Kerman
A &JCAFE
14601 W. Whitesbridge Rd.
Kerman
SIMS MOTOR COMPANY
758 So. Madera 8. D Streets Ph. 846 -9335
Kerman, California
Chevrolet Dealer Since 1930
JOHNSON WELDING & MFG. CO.
MFGR'S OF FARM 8. INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Welding - Blacksmithing
290 S. Madera Ave. Ph. 846 -8779
Kerman
MA'S CAFE
New Location in Plaza Shopping Center
Same Good Food and Service
Open 24 Hours a Day
Corner Whitesbridge 8. Madera Ave. 846 -9903
Kerman
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RIGHT AROUND TOWN (Cont.)
When their attempts to revive him failed, they
went to the home of his brother and told him that
Joe had fallen out of a chair and knocked himself
out. The officers found themselves beginning the
case with at least four good suspects. All were
booked on suspicion of murder until it could be
determined which one actually dealt the fatal blows.
Soon after their arrest the quartet began singing
another song of explanation. They claimed the
victim had been injured accidentally a few days pre-
viously, while helping Carle -Rojas dismantle a
house. He had allegedly been vomiting blood since
that incident.
The results of the autopsy proved both stories
false. The officers continued their questioning, and
eventually persuaded the suspects to admit the facts,
as well as they could be remembered. It was finally
decided that Lara and Carle -Rojas were responsible
for the blows which were the cause of death. Man-
slaughter charges were filed against them and the
other two were released. At the time of writing the
trial is still pending.
As far as crimes of a less violent nature are con-
cerned, the year was about average. Approximately
two robberies a week were reported to the depart-
ment, but most were of the routine variety, important
to the victim and the investigating officers, but not
very interesting to read about. The most frequent
type of victims were service station operators and
liquor store clerks. We also had the usual number
of strong -arm robberies where the victim was some
would -be playboy who was lured to a remote area
by the promise of female companionship, hit on the
head, and relieved of his wallet.
The only really newsworthy robbery of the year
occurred on December 20th in Caruthers. About
1:00 p.m. two men walked into the First National
Bank and told the manager, Howard Hanson, they
wished to apply for a loan of four hundred dollars.
He asked the routine questions regarding the in-
tended purpose of the loan and collateral, and, not
being satisfied with the collateral offered, courte-
ously refused. One of the men then produced a
revolver, pointed it at the banker, and said, "If you
won't loan me four hundred dollars I'll just take
it." He then ordered Hanson into the vault, picked
up five one hundred dollar packages of one dollar
bills, and both suspects walked out the front door.
They left the scene in a pickup truck they had
parked nearby. One of the bank employees followed
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RIGHT AROUND TOIVIN (Cott.)
them for several miles, but they eluded him in the
vicinity of Elm and Elkhorn Avenues.
In the meantime the Sheriff's Department, local
F.B.I. agents, and Constable Byers had been notified.
The first officers to arrive at the bank obtained a
description of the men and their truck and arranged
to have it broadcast.
About an hour and a half after the robbery oc-
curred Tom Sasselli, the owner of a grocery at Mt.
View and Elm, about three miles east of Caruthers,
telephoned the bank. He learned of the robbery,
and obtained a description of the suspects. He then
discussed the incident with one of his clerks, and
they agreed that the description matched that of
George Green and Sherman Nelson, two men who
had moved into a nearby labor camp a few days
earlier. They had visited the store several times to
purchase beer. Green had been in about eleven
o'clock that morning and purchased a box of .22
cartridges, and had made another visit to the store
a few minutes before Sasselli called the bank. On
that occasion he asked where he could buy a bottle
of whiskey, and was directed to the liquor store next
door. The change in drinking tastes indicated that
there must also have been a change in financial
status.
Sasselli telephoned the bank again and explained
his suspicions to one of the officers. Arrangements
were hurriedly made for officers cruising the area
in search of the pickup to check the labor camp. The
truck was found parked between two trailers. No
serious effort had been made to hide it. The suspects
were observed through a partially open doorway of
a trailer, sitting at a table drinking as if nothing had
happened. They were taken into custody with no
resistance, and their trailer and pickup was searched.
All but a few dollars of the loot and a .22 caliber
pistol were found.
After the arrest the case was turned over to fed-
eral authorities for prosecution, since bank robbery
is a federal crime. In February of this year the two
unlucky suspects were sentenced to a federal prison,
for what must have been one of the most poorly
planned jobs in the history of crime.
If 1963 was a poor year, from a journalistic point
of vi6v, due to the relatively small number of crimes
of violence to write about, we are not complaining.
May we have many more similar years.
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JACK C. GUERNSEY
Well Drilling - Repair - Perforating
Phones 846 -9408 Kerman
266 -1947
11955 W. California Ave. Kerman
BIOLA WELDING WORKS
3rd & G Streets Ph. 843 -2475
Biala
BIOLA SHELL SERVICE
4640 Biala Ave. 843 -2531
Biala
Gilio's Deserette Grocery & Liquor
P. O. Box 44, Cantua Creek
Phone San Joaquin 698 -8649
RAYMOND MINNITE
Owner & Manager of
THREE ROCKS
P. O. Box 204, Three Rocks
Hwy. 33 Between Mendota & Coalinga
SHINER'S DEPARTMENT STORE
Between Mendota & Coalinga on Hwy 33
Three Rocks, California
BILL & ELLEN'S CAFE & BAR
Home Cooked Meals Home Made Pies
Charcoal Broiled Steaks
Cantua Creek, California
MINNITE'S VARIETY STORE
P. O. Box 198, Cantua Creek, Caifornia
FRESNO FUNERAL CHAPEL
Art Pine, Prop.
1136 A 233 -1174
Fresno
THE BATTERED
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BY C. FLAMMANG
In the spring of 1963 a story was presented on
the BEN CASEY television series which depicted
a case of a battered child; a child abused and mis-
treated physically by the parents. This was-but an
isolated incident revealing a growing recognition
of a problem existing within our society. Actually,
WEEKS AHEAD
WEATHER
byKRICK
HEARD DAILY ON:
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1430 AM -101.9 FM
YOU ALWAYS GET MORE
FOR YOUR MONEY
at
MAYFAIR MARKETS
PLUS S & H GREEN STAMPS
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the television show was an outgrowth of the awaken-
ing of various groups in this country and abroad
of this existing problem. The interesting fact is
that law enforcement in general, and Fresno Coun-
ty's local enforcement in particular, had been aware
of the battered child for an extended period prior
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TWO STORES TO SERVE YOU
DOWNTOWN — Our New Modern Store
1141 Fulton Street Phone 268 -5691
and
MANCHESTER SHOPPING CENTER
1826 E. Dayton Phone 229 -8114
(Behind Bank of America)
No Whiskey Anywhere Is More Deluxe
Than
WALKER'S DELUXE
8 Years Old 86 Proof
Distributed By
MADERA DISTRIBUTING CO.
Ventura & R Streets
Fresno
THE BATTERED CHILD (Cont.)
to the increase in interest displayed during the past
three years.
The problem, as experienced by law enforcement,
exists with the recognition that the biological fact
of child birth does not, in itself, give rise to sound
parenthood. Numerous causation factors, such as
emotional instability, immaturity, tension, break-
down of family unity, etc., may lead to a physically
abused child ... a child who often suffers permanent
traumatic injury, and on occasion even death.
Although emphasis on the problem has just re-
cently been given attention, research has already
provided certain pertinent information. The prob-
lem is an existing phenomenon common to every
community. It knows no bounds in relation to
economic or educational levels of parents. Victims
of destructive parental behavior can be found in the
well regulated home as well as the more obvious
disorganized and broken home.
Research by the Children's Division of the Ameri-
can Humane Association was initiated in 1962.
Within a period of twelve months 662 cases of child
abuse were reported in this study from all but two
of the 50 states. The 662 children represented a
total of 557 families. A bare 1077 of the victims
were over the age of 10 years, and 55.7% of the
victims were under 4 years of age at the time they
were victimized.
A startling fact was the devastating realization
that 178 of the above numbered group succumbed
to their injuries; slightly over 1 out of every 4. Of
this total group of child deaths, 81.3507o were under
4 years of age, and 53.98°]0 were under the age
of two years. These figures graphically demonstrate
the vulnerability of younger children who are so
completely dependent upon . parents or guardians
for their total care, protection, and supervision.
The study further found that fathers were re-
sponsible for 38.257° of the injuries to the 662
victims, while mothers were responsible for 28.8670
of the cases. However, mothers inflicted more seri-
ous injuries, causing 48.54% of the fatalities, while
the fathers were found to have caused but 22.2270
resulting in death. Both parents were responsible
for 5.460]0 of the cases and for 5.850Jo of the deaths.
By combining the figures it is found that parents,
whether separate or acting together, were respon-
sible jor 75.850]0 of the total fatalities. To look at
the figures another way, three out of four of the
victims who died, expired from injuries received at
the hands of their parents! (Continued on Next Page)
106
BENSON'S BAKERY
The Baker to Call for Your Special Orders
Open 7 Days a Week -7 a.m. 'Till 1 1 p.m.
4474 E. Belmont Phone 255 -4478
Lyle Williams
HI - HO
Beer - Sandwiches - Amusements
4538 E. Belmont 251 -5972
Beacon Petroleum Products
Big Power - Low Cost
SEIBERT PETROLEUM CO.
3839 Ventura, Fresno Ph. 251 -7539
EDWARD A. WALLER RANCH
Fresno
SANCHEZ & HALL MORTUARY
Robert Joseph Sanchez, Director
New - Modern - Attractive Chapel & Facilities
1022 B Street at Tulare Phone 237 -3532
AUTO DIESEL ELECTRIC
Specialists in All Electrical Systems & Components
1724 W. McKinley Phone 268 -5822
ASHLAN PHARMACY
Free Delivery Service
Prescription Service
Cosmetics - Gifts - Greeting Cards
2620 E. Ashlan at N. Fresno 222 -7794
FOSTER'S OLD FASHION FREEZE
California's Favorite Dessert
Hamburgers 25c
Go Home Happy! Look Twice!
Don't Get Fooled — Get Foster's
Three Locations: 1449 E. Belmont Avenue
3859 Ventura — 3377 N. Cedar Avenue
Ralph Anderson Brake & Wheel
Service
Wheel Alignment & Balancing
Drum Trueing - Shock Absorbers
Free Estimates — All Work Guaranteed
205 North H. Phone 237 -7688
ROMA WINE COMPANY
The Wines With The Picture Labels
You Are Cordially Invited To
Visit Our Plant At
3223 CHURCH AVENUE
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
ROSE HAVEN REST HOME
SPECIAL CARE GIVEN TO MEN AND WOMEN
AMBULATORY GUESTS
24 -Hour Attendance
Special Attention Given To Special Diets
Licensed By Department of Social Welfare
NOLA BIGGS — Owner
439 -1410
7013 N. MOROA PINEDALE
Y2 Mile West of Blackstone
Corner of Moroa and Herndon
SEEBURG
"Tailored"
Background Music
TELENORM Automatic
Intercommunications Systems
Cigarette Vending Machines - Phonographs
E L B E E COMPANY
755 M St., Fresno Phone 237 -2214
Semper Truck Lines
MARTIN SEMPER, Prop.
Terminal — Palm & Herndon
PHONE 439 -1835
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THE BATTERED CHILD (Cone.)
As noted above, the greater majority of the victims
fell into the pre school or infant category. Immedi-
arely two factors become paramount for considera-
tion and understanding. First, the child is not physi-
cally capable of defending himself from whatever
abuse is perpetrated. Secondly, the child either
cannot verbalize on the cause of the injury due to
pre speech age, or the child cannot be qualified as
a legal witness capable of giving testimony due to
the chronological age. These factors, coupled with
the close home proximity of the pre school child,
combine to deter and inhibit child protection, detec-
tion, or prosecution of the responsible party.
Obviously it is not enough to merely recognize
the existence of a problem of such magnitude, but it
concrete approach to a control and eventual solu-
tion must be initiated. For it number of years law
enforcement felt the key to the eventual solution
of the battered child problem was held by the medi-
cal profession. In April, 1963, William Ztering,
M.D., Chief of Pediatrics, Fresno County General
Hospital took the initial step to pioneer local action
regarding the battered child, when he organized
and sponsored a seminar on the problem, well
attended by it cross section of the community, its
agencies, and its government.
As an outgrowth of this original effort, the Com-
mittee on the Battered Child rose upon the com-
munity scene. From this committee has stemmed it
new awareness of the problem, a study of old tech-
niques and new methods of approach, and the
development of a united front in an attempt to
achieve a common goal, the protection of children.
Progress has been slow, but steady. Understanding
sometimes clouded by past experience, but over-
come by an eagerness to learn, always spurred on
by the study of it new case ... a local case ... of
which there have been 35 reported cases of child
abuse in Fresno County in the past 10 months.
To facilitate local progress and understanding, a
research grant was received from the State Depart-
ment of Health for a short time local study. The
services of Hazel Weidman, PhD, have added greatly
to the committee's efforts. Dr. Weidman, a social -
anthropologist trained at Northwestern and Har-
vard Universities, has served as a consultant to the
committee, and is presently in the process of com-
pleting a study which will reveal new procedures,
areas of responsibility, and hopefully will establish
it Central Index which should expedite agency ap-
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THE BATTERED CHILD (Cons.)
proach to the battered child. Her study will illum-
inate strengths and spotlight weaknesses on the local
level, and will cause agency self recognition and
enlightenment, and allow the committee to view it-
self clearly in its adoptive role. It is further antici-
pated that the present study will serve as a basis
for a new and more lengthy grant in order to make
a thorough study of the battered child on the local
level.
The persons serving on this committee represent
various agencies, institutions, groups, and individuals
interested in, or directly working with cases of child
abuse. They meet weekly and on their own time,
without compensation. Each is an expert within
his own field or profession. They work under the
chairmanship of Dr. Ziering, and their only reward
will be the knowledge that they participated as
pioneers on the edge of a "new frontier."
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SPROUSE -REITZ CO.
3 Stores To Serve You
3233 North Cedar
3528 Ventura
1226 Wishon
THE SISTERS
Home Style Cooking
Home Made Pies and Cakes
Open 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
1923 Tuolumne Phone 266 -1376
Sierra Auto Supply & Machine Shop
Pete Peterson - Bill Schoenauer
B. F. Goodrich Tires
4220 E. Belmont 251 -5588
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CECIL S. MARSH
Electrical Contractor
2002 Kenmore Drive West 268 -7540
RALPH'S CAFE
The Fines in Beer & Wine
Mexican & American Dishes
1421 Tulare 237 -9554
MIDLAND SAVINGS & LOAN
Pays Daily Interest--Compounds Daily
233 -2661 2301 Fresno St.
Fresno
ASAHI NURSERY, INC.
Everything for the Garden
Quality Nursery Stock
Japanese Gift Items
452 E. Shaw near Fresno 227 -1517
All Makes — Values —Easy Pay Plan
3201 E. Tulare Phone 233 -4237
STERLING TOWEL CO.
1531 "G" Street 233 -1133
Fresno
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The California Highway Patrol is responsible for
the enforcement of traffic laws on the streets and
highways of the State, the maintenance of the smooth
flow of traffic over these streets and highways, and
the investigation of traffic accidents within the area
it patrols.
BEST WISHES
From
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SAVINGS
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FRESNO MAIN BRANCH
CEDAR LANES — 3131 N. Cedar
• Bowling • Coffee Shop
• Banquet Rooms • Prime Rib
HILIFE — 2814 N. Moroa
• Charcoal Broiled Steaks • Poultry and Fish
• Sea Foods • Banquet Rooms
PARDINI'S —Fig Garden Village
• Breakfast • Dinner
• Lunch • Receptions
• Banquets
109
ON
THE
HIGHWAY
Although authorized to operate anywhere in the
State, the Patrol functions primarily in unincor-
porated areas, leaving the incorporated municipali-
ties to the various city police departments. However,
the Patrol does operate on the freeway systems of
(Continued on Nexi P4ge)
ASPHALT
PAVING
EXCAVATING
DRIVEWAYS — ROADS
PARKING & PLAYING AREAS
SERVICE STATIONS • SUBDIVISIONS
Estimates Gladly On Jobs Large or Small
General Engineering Contractors
3250 N. WEBER FRESNO PHONE 233 -3727
CENTRAL EMPIRE
STORAGE
C. RAY ROBINSON • W. H. BLACK
JOHN W. MYERS
JAMES MANFREDI, Manager
COLD STORAGE
DAY OR NIGHT
266 -9944
California Ave. at East
FRESNO
Supervising Inspector R. A. Kridler, Commander,
Zone IV, California Highway Patrol
ON THE HIGHWAY' (Cont.)
most cities, having been requested to do so by the
local authorities. Principal cities which do not use
the Patrol's services are Los Angeles and San Diego.
The task faced by the California Highway Patrol
is not an easy one. California has seen a spectacular
growth in population that has increased the number
of registered motor vehicles and licensed drivers
faster than new highways could be built to accom-
modate them. As a result, California is faced with
the problem of moving more than 10 percent of all
motor vehicles in the United States safely and
smoothly over less than four percent of the nation's
streets and highways.
Many Highway Patrol areas are either predomin-
antly rural or predominantly urban and, in general,
their traffic problems are peculiar to one or the
other. Fresno County is different. It has a wide
variety of highway and traffic conditions. Members
of the Fresno Area, like their fellow officers every-
where, are guardians of motorists' lives and property
in such divergent situations and locations as the
snow- capped timberland of the Sierra Nevada moun-
tains, the sparsely populated, semi -arid southwestern
portion of the county, the resort areas of the foot-
hills, and the heavily populated residential and in-
dustrial localities of the greater Fresno area. They
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FRESNO IRRIGATION APPLIANCES
Mfg. of Galvanized Brass
Cast Iron Gates & Valves
Fresno Air Terminal 251-7501
AUTO INSURANCE
Under 25, Previously Cancelled
Monthly Payments
Call — Scott Ford at 237 -3061
Specializing in Difficult Insurance Risks
ROGER M. WALL INSURANCE
1044 Fulton, Fresno
CASA CANALES
"Dining in Mexican Style"
3110 N. Moroa Near Shields
222 -4935
Fresno
Complete Heavy Duty
TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS
24 Hour Service — GAS & DIESEL
VALLEY TRUCK REPAIR INC.
(At Flying A Flat Top)
2837 N. Highway 99 233 -8869
JOHN BERTAO
DAIRY FARM
7511 W. Whitesbridge Fresno
VINCENT KOVACEVICH RANCHES
ROLINDA FEED LOT
Fresno, California
ALLIED LINOLEUM CO.
1437 E. Belmont
266 -0177 Fresno
GEORGE BRITTON TRUCKING
PLASTER SAND - ROCK - DUMP TRUCKS
4627 N. Maple Phone 222 -7431
BATEMAN & CUNNINGHAM, INC.
CEMENT CONTRACTORS
Commercial & Residential
Sidewalks - Curbing - Floors - Etc.
4688 E. Hedges 255 -2298
BET -R -ROOFS
ROBERT E. TUGGLE, Owner
Bank Terms - Licensed - Insured
ROOFING - SIDING - WATERPROOFING
Free Estimates
1234 N. Backer 251 -7361
STANTON BIGGS
DITCHING CONTRACTOR
Trenching & Foundations
2825 N. Weber 264 -2941
Biedermann's Outboard Motor Shop
ALL MAKES NEW & USED MOTORS
New & Used Parts — Repairs - Parts - Service
Reasonable Prices - All Work Guaranteed
621 Voorman Ave. 237 -5843 233 -2083
BETTER PEST CONTROL
Guaranteed Service - Residential - Commercial
5402 E. Griffith 291 -7344
CUNNINGS & CUNNINGS
Painting Contractors
Complete Commercial - Industrial
Residential Painting Service
1505 N. Clark Phone 264 -5049
$100 REWARD
For any household sewing machine we cannot
repair. SALES, SERVICE, RENTALS ( all makes) .
PFAFF SEWING CENTER
501 No. Fresno at Belmont, Fresno
237 -8779 or 237 -4221
EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTALS
All Types Included
Tractors - Loaders - Dozers - Scrapers
CENTRAL VALLEY CONTRACTORS SERVICE
7162 N. Blackstone, Pinedale Ph. 439 -0451
DON BERRY
ALLIED PAINT & BODY
Specializing in Sports & Foreign Cars
and All-Types of Custom Painting
ALL Work Guaranteed
1544 N. Effie Phone 266 -3527
CHICAGO FURNITURE CO.
CHICAGO MAPLE SHOP
Furniture - Rugs - Household Appliances
1357 Van Ness Ave. Phone 268 -6384
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Captain H. L. Harrison, Fresno Area Commander,
California Highway Patrol
ON THE HIGHWAY (Cone.)
operate on rural highways, incorporated residential
streets, and high -speed freeways in 27 patrol auto-
mobiles and 12 motorcycles.
Following enforcement by the county authorities,
a program of joint state -county enforcement, known
as "dual control ", was inaugurated in 1925 wherein
the State Department of Motor Vehicles appointed
Traffic Officers from lists submitted by the County
Boards of Supervisors. The State paid these officers'
salaries although they were, practically speaking,
controlled by the counties.
It soon became apparent that the control of en-
forcement policies was almost impossible to approach
uniformly and the California Highway Patrol came
into being on August 14, 1929, when legislation
creating a new division in the State Department of
Public Works became effective. The authorized
strength of the Patrol at that time was 280 uniformed
men and their equipment consisted of 8o cars, mostly
roadsters, and about 225 motorcycles.
The first Superintendent of the new enforcement
organization was Eugene Biscailuz, who later served.
as Sheriff of Los Angeles County. Two years later,
the Patrol was transferred back to the Department
of Motor Vehicles and E. Raymond Cato succeeded
Biscailuz as Chief of the California Highway Patrol.
The Patrol became a separate Department of State
government in 1947 under legislation which pro-
vided that the chief officer of the Department be
appointed by the Governor and Clifford E. Peterson,
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Captain Harrison with Lt. Johnson, seated, and
Lieut. Backs.
ON THE HIGHWAY (Conl.)
the Chief of Police of San Diego, became the first
Commissioner. Following the death of Commis-
sioner Peterson, Bernard R. Caldwell, former Deputy
Chief and Commander of the Traffic Bureau of the
Los Angeles Police Department, was appointed to
the Commissioner's position where he served until
1959. The present Commissioner is Bradford M.
Crittenden, who is the former District Attorney of
San Joaquin County and a veteran of more than 16
years as a prosecutor.
The California Highway Patrol now has some
2,900 uniformed officers, plus nearly 1,000 admini-
strative and clerical employees, and approximately
475 school crossing guards who are part time em-
ployees. About 1,100 patrol cars and 550 motor-
cycles are now used to patrol the streets and high -
ways of the State, utilizing six different combinations
of radio frequencies.
The past year has seen the retirement of Fresno
Area's veteran Commander, Captain Ray Salmon,
whose position was filled by Captain H. L. Harrison,
who was transferred to Fresno from the Visalia office,
which he commanded for six years. Previous to that
time, Captain Harrison had been assigned as Com-
mander of the El Centro office. Captain Harrison
started his career with the California Highway Patrol
in January, 1942, from his home in San Francisco,
and served in the Vallejo and Napa squads prior to
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DOMENICO'S
COCKTAILS
Italian Dinners at Their Best
2133 E. McKinley 264 -2018
PETERS' BAR -B -OUE
Barbecue Specialists - None Better
1335 Tulare Street Phone 233 -9834
Ice Cubes Free Delivery
DOW LIQUORS
Charge Accounts Welcomed
Open Every Day of the Year for Your Convenience
4880 N. Blackstone Phone 229 -3342
MONARCH REFRIGERATION
1558 N. 9th 266 -2393
Fresno
ORIENTAL DRY GOODS CO.
Shoes and Ready -to -Wear, Notions
Luggage and House Furnishings
1502 Tulare Street 237 -7421
Fresno 1, California
OAK LEAF RESTAURANT
AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Fine Food and Cocktails
HENRY JACOBSEN, Prop.
3261 E. Tulare St. 264 -6778
MARION'S Beauty Salon
Complete Beauty Service by Competent Staff
Refrigerated Air Conditioning
Winter Coziness by Fireplace
PLENTY OF FREE PARKING
315 E. Shields at Palm 222 -3348
PLAYLAND POOL
934 F Street Fresno
Wm. Fries
Mammoth Truck & Auto Service
Chevron Truck Station - Standard Oil Products
Shower Baths - Sleeping Quarters - Cafe
Fresno -9 Miles North on Hiway 99 at Herndon
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The new CHP building at Olive Avenue and the Golden State Freeway.
KLEIN BOAT TRAILERS
CUSTOM BUILT TO FIT YOUR BOAT
With Wheels to Match Your Car
Trailer Parts and Service
4017 Ventura
255 -9477 255 -3382
Henrietta Rancho Products Co.
FRUIT JUICES & CONCENTRATES
Peach & California 255 -0401
Fresno
S & L MARKET
PHONE 237 -5776
4121 BELMONT AVENUE
MILDRED KASPARIAN
ALERT - CRAFTSMAN LETTER SERVICE
Multilith Offset Printing
Letters - Circulars - Bulletins - Metering
Mailing
850 R Street Phone 233 -4216
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of
SECURITY
FIRST NATIONAL
BANK
Member Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation
"For Something Distinctively
Different"
THE COUNTRY STORE
Wilda Montgomery, Owner
COMPLETE LADIES APPAREL
( 6 to 20 and 5 to 15 )
4860 E. Kings Canyon Road at Chestnut
In the Eastgate Shopping Center
Phone 251 -5011
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Report writing at the end of a
shift, Standing, Sgt, Grindsta f f ,
Seated, from left, Officers Don
Dutcher, L. Hanson, T. Carroll,
Ed Flamm, C. Scott and E. Parrish.
ROL PAK FILTER SERVICE CO.
SALES & SERVICE
D & M Tractor Rollers - Lincoln Lube Equipment
STRATOFLEX HYD. HOSE & FITTINGS
2381 S. Sarah 268 -0292
JIM FOSTER TRUCKING
GENERAL HAULING
Special Equipment for Rock, Sand and Cement
410 N. Thorne Ave. Phone 266 -6877
Kings Canyon Discount House
FURNITURE - NEW AND USED
Plumbing - Electrical - Hardware
Coolers and Heaters
4645 E. Kings Canyon 251 -2211
KELLNER LUMBER CO.
"Everything for the Builder"
2802 Ventura (corner of F Street) 233 -4141
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Sgt. Lee Gordon briefs the eve-
ning shift before they assume
their beats,
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C. W. JESSEN CONSTRUCTION CO.
1492 Clark Fresno 3, California
C. W. ( Chris) Jessen
Res. Phone 227 -1086 Bus. Phone 268 -8751
JOSE HERRERA SANCHEZ
"BAIL BONDS"
24 Hour Service
Any Time - Any Place - Any Where
1435 Tulare St. Fresno 233 -8990
Residence Phone 264 -6397
Larson -Ratto Construction Co.
237 -6163
1901 Hedges Fresno
TERRACE BEAUTY SHOP
"Hair Styling Silhouettes Your Natural Charm"
2434 Terrace 227 -5231
Fresno
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Mary Brown sends a message by teletype.
MORRIS E. LINDER, JR.
LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION
3337 S. Cherry 268. -1448
NORTHRUP, KING & CO.
WHOLESALE SEEDMEN
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
COLLECTIONS . . . .
Our Only Business Since 1935
FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU
2219 San Joaquin Street — Fresno, California
ROBERT C. KEMPEN, President
Phone 237 -2055
B & L FOODLAND, Inc.
Your Locally Owned Institutional Grocer
NUGGET BRAND FOODS
Mono at G Street 268 -5036
Fresno
JAMES F.�LEY
268 -7631
CHV 8 ASSOCIATES 925 ABBY
REALTORS
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Alary Simpson logs a radio inessage from a patrol
car.
ON 7'HP HIGH1VAY (Cont.)
his transfer as a Sergeant to the San Leandro squad
where he remained until his promotion to command
rank. Captain Harrison is a veteran of World War
II, having served as an Air Force pilot in the Euro-
pean Theater.
The past year has also seen the move of the Fresno
Area office to its new location at 1382 W. Olive
Avenue, which was a move dictated by the increased
size of the Fresno operation as the Department at-
tempts to relate its personnel to the growing Fresno
community. The present complement of 81 uni-
formed members and 18 civilian employees occupy
their new 7,500 square foot facility jointly with the
Zone IV office which supervises the operation of the
12 Central California counties and is commanded by
Supervising Inspector, R. A. (Pete) Kridler, who,
like Captain Harrison, has been recently assigned
to the Fresno area.
Inspector Kridler has been a member of the De-
partment for 28 years following service as a member
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PIZZA PARLOR.
Pizza SUPREME
Fresno - San Jose - Redwood City - Santa Clara
San Leandro - Hanford - Costa Mesa - Orange Grove
Our Pizza Is Different - It's Made iWth
6 Kinds of Finest Quality Cheese
No Waiting - Served From Brick Ovens
Orders To Take Out
BA 7 -4312
4735 N. Blackstone Fresno
Margaret West, Karen Barker,
Marie Briscoe, Theresa Fino, and
Gertrude Cathey.
EL RANCHO MOTEL
Newly Remodeled
DINING - COCKTAILS - DANCING
1265 N. Motel Drive 268 -8181
FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP
Jacobson, Petersen & Dunn — Dist. Mgrs.
5005 E. Belmont Phone 251-7506
GONG'S MARKET
2626 E. Ashlan
222 -4454
GROVE -BUILT HOMES
204 N. Abby 266 -9848
Fresno
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Mary Shingledecker, Esther Nich-
ols, and Sgt. Sellers.
A
HERTZ RENT A CAR
701 "L" Street 237 -7404
FRESNO
HOLT LUMBER INC.
Lumber - Plywood - Building Materials
DICK HOLT BILL HOLT
1916 S. Cherry Ave. 233 -3291
FRESNO
COMPLIMENTS
SUE P. MOSESIAN
NAGARE BODY & PAINT
Complete Auto Body Reconstruction
All Makes - Custom Color Matching
Open 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Across from Stadium
Wayne Nagare & Ralph Allen
1820 E. University Ave., Fresno 268 -5764
Officer Bill Cheney and an uniden-
tified motorist discuss a point of
law.
MMEINW maw
NESBITT BOTTLING COMPANY
OF FRESNO, INC.
Drink Nesbitt's Orange —Made from Real Oranges
2020 Mary St. 233 -1482
Fresno 1, Calif.
PARADISE LIQUOR & DISCOUNT
SPORTING GOODS
Open 7 Days a Week and Evenings
Delicatessen - Bread - Milk - Ice Cubes
4674 N. Blackstone 222 -0949
Fresno
THOMAS J. PRICHARD, JR.
GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR
1606 Bremer 229 -3460
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Floor Covering Contractors
"COVERING THE VALLEY"
4637 E. Turner Fresno 251 -5505
VALLEY TYPEWRITER CO.
Royal Typewriters - Ditto Duplicators
Victor Adding Machines
FRESNO - VISALIA - MERCED
1929 Fresno Street Phone 266 -9936
Fresno
SAN JOAQUIN HYDRAULIC
546 M 266 -5584
Fresno
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ON THE HIGHWAY (Cons.)
of the Whittier Police Department and the Los An-
geles County Sheriff's Department. Most of Inspector
Kridler's service prior to his present assignment has
been in southern California. During World War II
he served as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy and is
a graduate of Whittier College.
Both Inspector Kridler and Captain Harrison re-
affirm a desire of all Fresno Area Highway Patrol
officers to be of service to the people of Fresno
County and to promote the fullest cooperation be-
tween all county law enforcement agencies.
During the past year the officers of the Fresno
Area issued 39,786 citations and 18,693 warnings.
They recovered 301 stolen vehicles and investigated
4,258 traffic accidents while traveling 1,537,200 auto-
mobile miles and 238,600 motorcycle miles.
The objectives of the California Highway Patrol
are to provide uniform enforcement of the Vehicle
Code in all areas under its jurisdiction and to reduce
as far as humanly possible the number of highway
accidents and the tragic loss of lives they cause.
DEAVENPORT
RANCHES, INC.
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A HELPING HAND
In our article describing the activities of the vari-
ous divisions of the department, we mention the
section of the Government Code which authorizes
the establishment and outlines the duties of each
unit. In our research for that information we found
a section which also provides for the establishment
of various auxiliary units. Section 26604 states
"The sheriff shall command the aid of as many
male inhabitants of his county as he thinks neces-
sary in the execution of his duties."
Actually, the word "command" is not at all
appropriate as far as the service of our present day
auxiliary units is concerned. All members serve
quite willingly on a voluntary basis, and in many
instances use their own equipment in which they
have invested a great deal of money.
Unfortunately we do not have available a de-
tailed account of the activities of the various auxil-
iary units during the past year. However, we can
present a general summary of the manner in which
they served the department and the people of Fresno
County.
The Sheriff's Posse is the oldest of the units. Its
purpose is to keep alive the memory of the days
when the sheriff quite often had to quickly deputize
a band of private citizens and lead them in pursuit
of a criminal. The Posse represents the department
and the county in parades throughout the State,
and can always be counted upon to perform in a
creditable manner. We don't mean to imply that
their ditties are now strictly honorary. Many of the
members are available for service in actual search
and rescue missions where mounted personnel are
required.
Next in line of seniority is the Air Squadron, a
group of local pilots and airplane owners who have
banded together for public service. They are often
called upon for assistance in searching for persons
lost in the mountains, or for locating and keeping
under observation a fleeing criminal until a ground
unit can be directed to him. In the spring of this
year, after several people were stranded for several
days in the mountains when their vehicles were
stalled in the mud, the Squadron began weekly
Monday morning flights over the mountain area,
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checking dirt roads for vehicles that might have
been stalled over the weekend.
The Powerboat Squadron, since its formation in
1956, has done a great deal toward promoting water
safety on the various lakes and rivers of Fresno
County. It was one of the first organizations of its
kind in the United States, and attracted nationwide
attention. Its members patrol the lakes and rivers
during the boating season, donating their time and
using their own equipment. They concentrate on
education and instruction, trying to teach the boat-
ing public to enjoy the sport with safety.
The Uniformed Reserve officer is actually the
workhorse of the auxiliary officers. He does not
specialize in any particular activity as the others do,
but is available for any type of basic police work,
such as crowd control, guard duty for such special
events as charity fund drives, and to assist regular
officers in any temporary manpower shortage.
The Communications Reserve is a group of ama-
teur radio operators who are trained to use their
knowledge and equipment in public service. Under
ordinary conditions their services will probably never
be needed, but it is comforting to know they are
available for use in any emergency which would
seriously damage or render inoperable our regular
communications facilities.
The Helicopter Squadron is the newest of the
Auxiliary organizations, having been organized only
a couple of years ago. Its duties are similar to those
of . the Air Squadron, but, at the same time, entirely
separate. Due to the tremendous expense of opera-
tion, as compared to an airplane, helicopters are not
practical for use on search missions. However, after
the object of the search has been found, the heli-
copter is ideal for use in recovery, since it can land
almost anywhere, is highly maneuverable, and can
carry a very heavy load in relation to its own weight,
The Helicopter Squadron received nationwide
attention early this year when an article about it
was published in the March issue of Popular Scienc_
magazine.
The people of Fresno County owe a sincere vote
of thanks to the members of the sheriff's auxiliary
units, who have given so freely of their time and
efforts.
CRIME and SPACE
EXPLORATION
Editor's note: This article provides an excellent answer to those who questiol
the wisdom of and necessity for the modern trend toward higher educationa
requirements for those entering the law enforcement biro f ession.
BY LUTHER TREXLER
It is an old adage that there are two things which
are inevitable in life —taxes and death. Our gen-
eration has added another: education. In glancing
through some of the new high school text books in
mathematics and science, one finds subject matter
of which the average college graduate of ten years
ago was hardly cognizant. In a few years these better
educated youths will be competing with us. Progress
is aging many beyond their years and a new anxiety
plagues Americans today —that of becoming obsolete
in the prime of one's life.
The Federal and State governments have recog-
nized that this is one of the most significant factors
in our high rate of unemployment and is making a
concerted attack on this front. These developments
tuts and engineers, but for persons of all vocations.
Educators are presently blueprinting. reforms in the
teaching of humanities comparable to those in
science, mathematics and languages.
This new world is not the remote fantasia of the
year 2000. It is the world of the seventies; the
world of a new breed —a breed taught to struggle
with a complex of phenomena, problems, knowledge
and disciplines, much of which did not exist in our
school years. This is not entirely a happy prospect.
Some would restrict the changing climate to the
development of better weapons, automobiles, tele-
vision sets, breakfast foods and the like; and set
aside their own job to be preserved as a sacred
nostalgic relic. Some resist application of new knowl-
edge and disciplines to exigent problems of our
have revolutionary implications, not only for scien- times. (Continued on Next Pagel
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CRIME AND SPACE EXPLORATION - Continued
A thousand years before Columbus, Erathostenes
made measurements of the curvature of the earth
and computed its diameter. Had the civilized world
at that time been able to put aside some of its super-
stitions, all the necessary knowledge was available
for development of spherical trigonometry, and
hence, modern navigation. But today history is not
sold in thousand year packages —not even in genera-
tion packages. As one news analyst said when Presi-
dent Kennedy was assassinated, "This is the era of
instant history." It is an era which puts the time
honored test of tradition in a new perspective. What
is the tradition as applies to the hydrogen bomb,
space exploration, electronic computers, solid state
physics, and cybernetics? What is the tradition as
applies to a world of four billion human beings,
smog, suburbia, color T.V., machines which pick
cotton, the N.A.A.C.P., and Plato in a 75 cent paper
back edition? Perhaps historians may cite as one
of the most crucial problems of our century the
question of whether tradition could survive as a
useful standard of civilization; whether tradition is
a question of temperament or of fact, of both or of
neither; whether tradition is amenable to the logic
of the mind or unalterably allied to the logic of the
spleen. Perhaps mankind will experience a stage
of development in which there are no historians
(see A. Huxley).
In the near future law enforcement personnel
will have extensive grounding in law, psychology,
sociology, anthropology, mathematics, physics, chem-
istry, not to mention history, literature and the arts.
Preposterous? Is it preposterous that 3rd graders
are being taught elements of algebra and physics,
and junior high school students fundamentals of
statistics, probability, and computer analysis? Civil
service regulations do not generally require college
education for law enforcement officers, but civil
service examinations select men for these jobs with
I.Q.'s comparable to those of college educated men.
The "dumb cop" often pictured in movies and on
T.V. is more than likely to have just as high an
I.Q. as the script writer, and it is more than likely
that he has from one to four years of college
education.
The difference then lies in the amount of formal
education. This is, of course, an oversimplification;
there are many factors, in addition to I.Q., which
affect job selection and educational achievement.
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But the point is that the educational level of society
affects the educational level of its individual seg-
ments, and visa versa. This is largely a matter of
the economics of competition in employment, and
the relative determination of salary stratification.
If the educational level of law enforcement per-
sonnel does not show a sharp increase in response
to the upgrading of the school system, then salaries
will show a relative decrease and the quality of per-
sonnel recruited will be lowered. Those who ignore
the challenge and opportunity of education will find
it more and more difficult to adjust to the pressures
and problems created by an increasingly complex
and demanding life.
Let it be made clear that education is not herein
being extolled as a fetish or pseudo - religion, as is
a tendency among some persons; or that the edu-
cated person is post hoc a superior person. The
contention is that a greater acquisition of knowledge
gives a person an increased potential of achievement
in terms of generally accepted values. The feet
dragging among some in regard to a more universal
utilization of education is not motivated by a dis-
belief in this fact but rather by a confirming belief
in the fact. Whether such potential of achievement
beyond education is realized depends in large part
on factors of human nature which were not invented
by educators, and which presently are not clearly
understood. The fact that there are some educated
fools is hardly a reasonable defense of ignorance.
The achievement of higher human goals through
education is by no means inevitable, but it is cer-
tainly more plausible that they may more readily
be so achieved than by guesswork. Whatever faults
and shortcomings there are in our educational system,
they can be more sanely remedied by constructive
criticism and action than by sabotage or sit -down
strikes. One can get quite confused by the many
comments on education if one does not learn to
distinguish honest criticism from indigestion. The
reader may think that a point is being belabored
but there is a latent content of attitudes toward edu-
cation which is subversive and most difficult to ana-
lyze and understand. Perhaps the only way to grapple
with this problem is through depth psychology.
In addition to the upgrading of the public schools,
a second important indicator of a new and revolu-
tionary role in our society is that the universities
have become an essentially important right arm of
government and industry. We are not concerned
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CRIME AND SPACE EXPLORATION - Continued
here to what extent this is good or bad. It is a fact,
and there is little indication of a reversible trend.
(Those who want to argue with M.I.T.'s electronic
computers might more successfully do so if they
build one of their own. ) We are concerned with
the fact that an important development in the areas
of government and industry will have a consequential
impact in more specific areas. A distinguishing fea-
ture between today's higher institutions of learning
and those of the past is that those of today are
complexly integrated into society.
One of the highly significant aspects of this
university- government - industry relationship is the
emphasis on research. This emphasis has always
existed in the university as a natural component to
the intellectual curiosity stimulated by education.
It is further significant that our society is becoming
research orientated. Industries advertise that they
spend millions on research. The consumers infer
that this is good. Money is a strong argument. If
research is a profitable investment for industry, then
why would it not be a profitable investment in other
areas? Why so many critics of research into the
nature and causes of poverty, crime, ethnic prob-
lems, alcoholism, narcotic addiction, sexual psycho -
pathy, etc.? These are extremely expensive com-
modities. Scholars and researchers estimate that
approximately 25 billion dollars a year go into the
coffers of organized crime. This is more than the
combined income of the ten largest corporations of
America. There is only one item in our economy
which is larger— national defense expenditures. The
cost of organized crime is considerably greater than
our cost of the United Nations, foreign economic
aid, the space program, or the welfare program.
Research in this area would give the American citi-
zen a return on his dollar of which any businessman
would be green with envy. Other expensive areas
of crime about which too little is known is shop-
lifting, theft and embezzlement by employees, insur-
ance fraud, crime by fictitious entity, and malfeas-
ance of public office.
It is not intended to excite those who see in
extensive research a danger of overcentralization of
government, or a bureaucracy of diminishing returns.
It is not inherent in the concept of a research orien-
tated society that the research be conducted or spon-
sored at a particular level of government, or by
government at all. There are many excellent research
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programs being carried on by private foundations,
colleges and universities, without the sponsorship
of government. As a matter of fact, an inevitable
result of a better educated citizenry is that the con-
cept of research will permeate the structure of society,
thereby creating a multilevel basis for integrated
research. Without such integration research is
severely limited in its applicative function. When
research techniques, scientific methodology, logic
and statistical methods become a more integral part
of the undergraduate college curriculum and of the
high school curriculum, then a research program
will be a normal part of every business, organization
and institution. In the proper area of problems social
workers, psychiatric workers, probation officers, law
enforcement personnel and a multitude of others
will work at grass roots level to correlate specific
local conditions to the research data of State and
Federal agencies, universities and colleges, and pri-
vate foundations. Many previous conflicts of opinion
will disappear before the application of fact and
reason.
Is a Utopia rapidly descending upon us? Certainly
not. Ignorance is a philosophy of life for some
people. Some have an inner compulsion to argue
that black is white, regardless of the facts which
are presented to them. And it is not difficult to
understand that many are simply not convinced that
a more universal application of honest and objective
consideration of the facts of the world are to their
obvious benefit. The pace of progress is likely to
depend on the degree of charity exercised. Perhaps
it isn't too charitable to use the word "ignorance ".
It isn't a very practical world. There are some who
feel that the phenomena of persistent ignorance can
be more aptly described and dealt with by placing
it in the category of mental illness.
Such persistence of self defeating, negative ten-
dencies in certain elements of society, and of society
in general, will be the subject of much research.
Karl Menninger describes such tendencies in terms
of symbolic suicide. Eric Fromm, in a recently pub-
lished book, uses the term necrophilia —a word bor-
rowed from the Greek literally meaning "love of
death ". Fromm proposes extensive research into
necrophilic tendencies within the societal context.
It is through some kinship of spirit and unspoken
contract with his law abiding brother that the crim-
inal destroys himself? Perhaps not, but since writers
and poets have for twenty five centuries or so im-
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CRIME AND SPACE EXPLORATION - Cominiled
plied that this may be the case, would it be a crime
to investigate the possibility?
It is a satirical commentary on the American
public that so many refuse to buy the theories of
depth psychologies, social psychology and statistical
psychology, and yet race from their T.V. sets to
the store to buy products in response to advertise-
ments based fundamentally on these theories. Public
relations and advertising experts cry all the way to
the bank because the consumer doesn't believe these
"ridiculous" theories.
Education! How can one be convinced of the
truth of a fact of which he knows little or nothing
about? "Freud was a nasty old man who was ex-
cessively occupied with sex, and therefore how could
he have known anything of importance ?" The truth
of the matter is that Freud knew enough about this
hypothetical critic to make him quite uncomfortable.
This is the major problem of research into questions
of public psychology. People fear that a study of
social psychology will result in a public disclosure
of their own deep dark secrets.
Researchers have for over fifty years cast consider-
able doubt on traditional theories of the nature and
causes of crime. The time is nearing for an honest
evaluation of what these men have had to say. The
community which continues to deny hearing to the
evidence at hand can little longer claim the excuse
of ignorance. In the face of ample opportunity to
knowledge of the facts, lack of a program for seeking
to understand and deal with the essential nature of
crime and its related social problems is a symptom
of .a malignantly diseased community or a community
dead to life, not having the dignity to lie down and
die and not having the stamina to give a damn.
Whether America and its communities rise to the
challenge and opportunities of education, or whether
America retreats from the complexities of life to its
adult comic books is a vital question, the answer on
which depends the future of America. There are
those who frankly admit that they prefer to pick
up their marbles and go home. But home is the
womb of fifty years ago, and the time machine has
not yet been invented.
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THE IVA AND RALPH KRDEGER
MURDER CASE
by
ARTHUR J. K. DEPEW
Iva, "Grandma" Kroeger, 44 years old, and Ralph
Kroeger, her husband, a 61 year old laborer (hod
carrier, were given the death sentence, on Tuesday,
March 26, 1963, following conviction by a jury con-
sisting of eight women and four men, in the court
of Superior Judge Harry J. Neubarth, of San Fran-
cisco. The trial was begun on January 14, 1963,
and reached its climax on March 8, 1963, after the
jury, which had been very patient during the trial,
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had deliberated for five hours and twelve minutes
considering a sanity plea which had been entered by
Iva'S attorney, Emmet Hagerty. The sanity plea
alone had lasted for two hours and thirty -eight
minutes. Iva's attorney had followed the usual
method employed by attorneys in murder cases, i.e.
to enter a plea for her of "not guilty and not guilty
by reason of insanity." However, Iva was found to
be sane by the jury, which then rendered a verdict
of guilty of first degree murder for both Iva and
Ralph Kroeger, with no recommendation for leniency.
Following the rendering of the verdict, on March
26th, Ralph Kroeger stood up in Judge Neubarth's
court and delivered this dramatic statement, after
being asked: "Do you have anything to say ?"
"Yes, Your Honor, I do. I want to make a
request that the jury be present at my execution
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Iva and Ralph Kroeger Murder Case— Continued
and that Mr. Mayer and Mr. Smith (the prose -
cutors) drop the pills in the poison."
After the two condemned prisoners had been led
away by the jailers, their attorney, Mr. Hagerty, said
he was going to enter a demand for a new trial, in
order to produce some evidence that had not been
introduced before.
Readers may recall the strange murder of Mildred
Arneson, a 58 -year -old nurse, and the divorced wife
of former Army Major Jay Arneson, 68, a sufferer
of Parkinson's disease, who had been strangled in
Santa Rosa, California, where they held title to a
run -down motel. Mrs. Arneson was last seen De-
cember 15, 1961, at Santa Rosa, after which she dis-
appeared. Her husband (the former Major ) disap-
peared a month later. Along in August of 1962, the
bodies of the Arnesons were dug up in the cellar of
the home of Iva and Ralph Kroeger, at 490 Elling-
ton, in San Francisco. They were buried under a
double layer of heavy concrete, over which had been
placed a tongue- and - groove flooring of new pine
wood.
My connection with this case was somewhat un-
usual, and came about as a result of my having gone
to San Francisco and acted as a witness at the execu-
tion of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Duncan and her two
accomplices, Luis Estrada Moya and Augustine Bal-
donado, who had buried alive the pregnant wife of
Frank Duncan, a Santa Barbara attorney. The Kroe-
ger case had exploded as front page news about
this time, so I decided to visit the home of the
Kroeger's, look over the premises, and if possible,
gain some first -hand information about the reactions
of the neighbors, and see the actual basement of the
home.
Students of crime had in this double murder a
stark example of all the features dear to mystery
writers. It could almost be catalogued as one of
the modern crime classics, due to its oddity and
strangeness. There was much crudeness attached to
it, as appeared when the bizarre ramifications were
presented in court, causing one to ponder overlong
on the mental quirks of the two,convicted criminals.
They give some credence to the saying that the
female of the species is more deadly than the male.
In digressing for a short time, we might substantiate
this theory by referring to the Black Widow spider
who eats her mate; the Queen Bee who, after mating
with her drone partner, returns happily to the earth
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while the drone dies; the female mosquito who bites
while the male does not, and the lioness who kills
(in many cases ) while her mate, the King of the
Jungle, watches the proceedings and awaits his din-
ner. Mrs. Kroeger's act rivalled that of Mrs. Peete
of Los Angeles, who, years ago, killed twice (her
employers) for jewels, and Winnie Ruth Judd of
Phoenix, who killed two of her friends for the love
of a man.
No matter from what angle one approaches this
strange crime, one must admit that the Kroegers
were strictly individualists in their characters, and
in their actions during the court proceedings. Kroe-
ger was a dour, self - centered person who appeared
to take little or no interest in what took place. He
was one of the most noncommital persons ever to
testify on a witness stand. His usual answer to ques-
tions was either "yep" or "nope ", and he made no
attempt to elaborate on any of his statements. The
record indicates that he apparently did not care what
happened to him. However, he was most emphatic
that he did not want . to be sent to prison and placed
behind bars, preferring death to confinement. Evi-
dently he had a phobia against being locked up.
Kroeger's wife, Iva, was the exact opposite, taking
delight in being a showoff and the center of attrac-
tion. Her antics, contortions, and eccentric behavior
kept the newsmen in the courtroom in constant aston-
ishment. She was completely unpredictable during
the time she sat beside her attorney. She would talk
out without restraint whenever the idea struck her,
often making the most incongruous remarks. Her
attorney seemed powerless to control her, and the
judge was worried and frustrated many times as he
tried to quiet her. His courtroom became a stage on
which this woman acted with obvious enjoyment.
The judge was forced to give her so many admonish-
ments he sounded like an umpire at a baseball game.
This woman's conduct during the trial in which her
life or death hung in the balance was that of one
who considered herself the star of the show, who
expected to get every bit of pleasure, possible out of
it. Many of her remarks were strange, often foreign
to the subject at hand. She kept repeating "I'm the
mother of God!" The newsmen, early in her trial,
realized they were spectators at scenes completely
foreign to accepted court procedure, and made a
point to be early so as not to miss any of Iva's
maneuvers.
During most of her display of histrionics, Ralph
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Iva and Ralph Kroeger Murder Cate — Continued
Kroeger sat immobile and disinterested. Occasion-
ally he tried to remonstrate with her, but without
avail. Iva made the most of her chance to hold the
center of the stage, and her unheard actions helped
considerably to sell San Francisco newspapers.
Perhaps the highlight of her performances oc-
curr --d on the day that her husband finally agreed
to _alk at some length about his connection with
the case. Iva was in the holding cell in the court-
room, and during his testimony she kept interrupting
the proceedings by songs. She sang part of the
''Lord's Prayer ", and the chorus of "When Irish
Eyes Are Smiling" wits repeated twice.
During this day's testimony by Kroeger, he stated
that he had never before seen a deed that was ex-
hibited in court purporting to convey the Santa Rosa
Motel of the Arnesons to Iva Kroeger. He also said
that his wife had told him one day that she had
employed a man to dig a hole in the basement of
their home in San Francisco, but he didn't say what
prompted it or whether he had asked her what the
hole was for. While on the witness stand, he dealt
Iva it very damaging blow, saying she had been
absent from ''his side" on December 15, 1961, the
day Mrs. Arneson was last seen alive.
Kroeger, in continuing his testimony, volunteered
the information that he had had $10,000 in the bank
when he married Iva in 1953, but somehow she had
spent it all —where he didn't know, though he vouch-
safed the information that she was a habitual visitor
at the race tracks.
It was brought out during the lengthy trial how
Iva had wormed her way into the confidence of the
Arnesons, and had finally become so intimate with
them that she had finally got possession of the Santa
Rosa Motel. Later, after the disappearance of Mrs.
Arneson, she took to appropriating monies belong-
ing to them. Major Arneson was such a sick man,
old and frail and so concerned with his personal
aches and ills, that Iva had complete control over his
finances and over the operation of the motel, which
she handled for her own advantage. While the
motel seemed almost worthless at the time ( perhaps
worth around $5,000 ) real estate men said it had a
potential value many times in excess of this amount.
It is not the purpose of this writer to go into
detail of the vast amount of court proceedings, but at
this point it might be well to refresh the reader's
mind, so the strange channels through which this
case proceeded may be better understood. The Arne-
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sons were last seen around Santa Rosa in December,
1961, and January, 1962. That seemed to be the end
of the matter as far as their old motel was con-
cerned, for Iva, in some artful manner, had euchered
the Arnesons out of their holdings, and now enjoyed
possession of the property, and was at the same time
involved in a number of other shady financial opera-
tions. Her husband had a very minor part in the
crooked maneuvers, although he was implicated in
handling money belonging to the Arnesons.
A man who lived in a motel some distance from
the Arneson's place, was checking out one day when
the name of "Kroeger" was mentioned. He paused
and remarked to the speaker that he had dug some
holes in the Kroeger basement in San Francisco.
This apparently innocent remark was the beginning
of what led to the finding of the bodies of Major
Arneson and his ex -wife.
It came about in;, this manner. Major Arneson's
son had not heard from his father for some time,
and he went to Santa Rosa inquiring about him.
Investigation by the law officers there led to the
discovery that the Kroegers were not around, but
this information took the police to San Francisco,
where the local police took up the case. Digging in
the cellar of the Kroeger home finally revealed the
corpses of both Major Arneson and his wife, buried
under heavy layers of concrete flooring.
I had expected to return to Fresno after the Dun-
can execution, but the Kroeger case was such a
current topic of discussion that I decided to visit the
location of the discovery of the bodies. I took a bus
out South Mission Street to Whimple, and had to
walk only a few blocks north to the Kroeger home,
which was the second house on the northeast side
of the street. This house, like many on the street,
was a typical San Francisco structure, with a slanting
roof. It had been recently painted and looked almost
neap. The homes on this street were owned by ,
middle class citizens who take pride in their places,
as one could note by their bright, tidy appearance.
They were located on 25 -foot lots, which prevail so
much in the San Francisco area where land is at a
premium. The custom in many places in the Rich-
mond, Sunset and Mission Districts of the city is to
locate the living quarters above the street, with the
first floor or street elevation being devoted to the
basement, primarily for a car port. Over much of
the Bay Region, especially in the cities of Oakland,
older Berkeley, Alameda and of course San Fran-
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Ira and Ralph Kroeger Murder Case — Continued
Cisco, may be seen these houses with the steps leading
to what would ordinarily be the second story of the
house, but which is in reality the living rooms.
It was a pleasant day when I arrived at the Kroe-
ger home and many of the neighbors along the street
were grouped around the premises, the women with-
out wraps and bareheaded, something unusual in
San Francisco. The area leading from the sides of
the basement of the Kroeger home to the edge of
the street curb had been roped off, so that no one
could approach the basement. The entranceway to
the basement, which had two doors, was open wide
and a new concrete apron led in from the curb. The
house sets back some fifteen feet from the sidewalk
to accommodate the stairway leading to the living
quarters. This stairway is on the south end of the
house, and is of importance for reasons which I will
explain shortly. The crowd watching consisted
mostly of boys and girls and their mothers, who
stood and tried to peer into the open doorway of
the basement. They were clinging to the ropes like
prizefighters who had been chased there and had
no farther to go. Oddly enough, most of the women
were chatting gaily, and all seemed cheerful, but
somewhat miffed at the good- natured Irish police-
man, who was inside the ropes and kept them on
the outside.
I presented my credentials (press card and other
identification) and the policeman permitted me to
climb inside the ropes and stand beside him. We
chatted for sometime about the case, and finally
three officers from the San Francisco Police Depart-
ment arrived, and at the same time a city truck from
the city paving department pulled up. Inside was
a burly, cheerful fellow, who carried a long - handled
shovel. The policeman on guard told one of the
three officers, an Inspector, who I was and said,
"Mr. DePew has all kinds of credentials." The of-
ficers asked me to come along with them, but before
I went my good - natured guard said: "See that young
man —the Inspector? Well, he and I went to the
same class in school, and now he's an Inspector and
I'm still just a plain policeman." He laughed wryly
when I said: "Everything comes to him who waits."
As I entered the basement, he yelled: "Maybe so."
As I entered I saw a large hole in the center of
the basement, about six feet in diameter and some
five feet in depth, neatly scooped out. It was good
black soil, and looked to be ideal for growing things.
The big Irish truck driver stood beside me holding
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his long shovel as I got down on my hands and knees
and peered into the hole. I also dropped a pebble
into the hole in which had been discovered the body
of Major Arneson a short time before. The city street
paving man was getting ready to fill in the hole. In
talking to him, he told me that he had spent many
hours cutting through the concrete flooring to get
to the dirt. He had used an electric drill and it had
about worn him out trying to pierce the extra heavy
concrete. I might mention here that the whole base-
ment had been made over with new wood. On top
of the two heavy layers of concrete had been placed
tongue -in- groove flooring. The tongue -in- groove
flooring was, I found, lying in the aisleway outside of
the house, on the south side of the property. It had
been mostly split in removing the floor. It was in
this hole that Major Arneson's body was found, only
partly clothed. In the basement, on the east side and
under the stairway which led to the living quarters
of the home was another hole where Mrs. Arneson's
body had been uncovered. Her body was found
inside of a trunk and the record indicated quite con-
clusively that this same trunk was formerly located
in the Santa Rosa Motel of the Arnesons. The stran-
gulation weapon that it seemed was used in causing
the death of both Major Arneson and his wife was
a plain, ordinary dark strap similar to a man's belt.
This exhibit was part of the evidence introduced in
the trial. Ralph Kroeger maintained that his wife
was too weak to strangle the Arnesons, but it must
be remembered that the Major was very weak and
emaciated, although his wife was fairly strong. How-
ever, anyone stealing up behind a person with the
strap and quickly draping it around his neck could
easily cause a stoppage of breath.
The general supposition was that Mrs. Kroeger
had strangled Mrs. Arneson in the Santa Rosa Motel,
perhaps on December 15, 19'61, and her husband
later, in San Francisco. Iva's contention was that
she had taken the Major to the neighborhood of a
hospital and left him, and that that was the last
time she saw him. The one redeeming feature of
her testimony was that she contended right along
that her husband, Ralph, had nothing to do with
the murders, while declaring at the same time that
she knew nothing about the deaths herself. As Kroe-
ger was a former hod carrier, and no one else was
found that had any connection, it seemed conclusive
that he had at least been the one who had buried the
bodies and covered them with the heavy layer of
concrete. (Continued on Next Pagel
Iva and Ralph Kroeger Murder Case — Continued
One of the three policemen who entered the cellar
with me was the fingerprint officer, and I attached
myself to him. Dividing the front portion of the
basement from the back was a partition and a door
which we passed through into an apartment fur-
nished with a maple set, dining room table, a divan
and TV. There was also a miscellaneous assortment
of burned out bulbs. I assisted the fingerprint officer
in moving some of the furniture so he could get
prints. The best prints, he showed me, were on
the face of the TV set, a large 21 inch model which
rested on legs.
I left when the visiting officers did, after they had
asked me if I had all the information I desired. I
certainly appreciated the personal courtesies extended
to me by the San Francisco police and their depart-
ment, but they informed me they could not release
any pictures to me from their files because such were
all parts of the evidence in the case.
To bring the matter up to date, Iva, "Grandma"
Kroeger (so called because she had two visiting
grandchildren with her before she abandoned them
in Oakland when she heard the police were hunting
her), led the police a merry chase before she was
apprehended in San Diego. In fact, on one occa-
sion she even approached a policeman to ask street
directions while her pictures were being circulated
around the state. It was her brashness and her
intense craving for money which finally led her to
the death sentence.
I talked to a number of the neighboring women
gathered around the ropes, and while they were
willing to answer questions, none of them wanted
their names published. However, I learned that
Iva was considered a loving person who liked chil-
dren, whom she frequently stopped to talk to. She
was quick to smile, give a cheery "good morning"
to people, and appeared just a pleasant housewife
with no cares in the world.
Iva was a devotee of spiritualism and astrology,
and a lady neighbor told me she belonged to the
PTA, and was quite active therein. She had spoken
about renovating her home, doing some repairs, etc.,
and this led the neighbors to wonder where the
Kroegers had gotten the money, as they had always
seemed to be somewhat poor. This money, of course,
was what Iva had been obtaining illegally from the
Arnesons. The renovating and building operations
were to cover up the fact that the bodies were buried
there.
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On May 1st, 1963, Judge Neuharth sentenced Iva
Kroeger to death and spared the life of Ralph Kroe-
ger, giving him life imprisonment. The judge said
this was done after he had spent sleepless nights
pondering the matter, and decided Kroeger had
been made the instrument of an evil woman.
On November 28, 1963, Ralph Kroeger's attorney
presented an appeal to the court in which he said
that, due to Iva Kroeger's actions at the trial, his
client had no opportunity to get a fair trial. He is
presently confined at San Quentin Prison, awaiting
the court's decision. Mrs. Kroeger awaits her still
uncertain fate in the California Institution for Wo-
men at Corona. Her conviction and sentence are
subject to automatic review by the California
Supreme Court.
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The law has for many years specifically provided
for the material and physical needs of those con-
fined in penal institutions and jails. It is also the
legal right of every person in custody to be repre-
sented by an attorney, with whom he can consult
at any time. Personal visits by relatives and friends
are usually permitted, and clergymen are given
special visiting privileges, for the benefit of any
prisoner desiring spiritual guidance. Most prisons
have full time chaplains to minister to the spiritual
needs of the inmates, and Sunday afternoon religious
services, conducted by volunteer church groups, are
a traditional part of county jail routine.
As broad as these benefits are, however, they are
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The Rev. Russell Knight
Jail Chaplain
and who knows no clergyman he can call for, finds
himself completely alone. He occasionally needs
someone to whom he can tell his troubles, or talk
over his personal problems. He can't expect sym-
pathy or understanding from his fellow prisoners;
their problems are likely to be greater than his.
Neither can he confide in the jailers; even if they
had time to listen, it wouldn't be a good idea. A
prisoner who is too friendly with his keepers is not
popular with his fellows.
In this respect the inmates of the Fresno County
jail are quite fortunate. The need is well provided
for by a quiet, unassuming, but very impressive
gentleman, the Reverend Russell Knight. He became
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concerned over the personal problems of jail in-
mates several years ago, and began to devote a
great deal of his time to their welfare. He soon
became a well -known figure around the jail, as he
visited the inmates, offering counsel and advice if it
was asked for, or just lending a sympathetic ear to
someone who only wanted to talk.
For a long time the Reverend Knight's services
were on a purely voluntary basis. He became such
an asset to the department, however, that it few
years ago he was made official jail chaplain, and is
now paid for his services on it part -time basis. The
amount he receives does not begin to compensate
him for the time and effort he devotes to the work.
He is not particularly concerned with financial re-
ward, however. His real reward comes from the
knowledge that he is doing something that matters.
In his contact with the inmates Chaplain Knight
conscientously refrains from using his position to
further the interests of any particular faith. He acts
as liaison between the department and several differ-
ent church groups who conduct religious services in
the jail, and he carries out such duties on it strictly
non - denominational basis. His only guide is the
basic Christian principle of brotherhood and love
for one's fellow man.
The Reverend Knight was born in Geneva, Ohio,
on October 12, 1912. Since his mother died when
he was born, his childhood was not always happy
and easy. He had to work hard to obtain an educa-
tion, and was eventually graduated from Cotner
College in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was married in
1943, and shortly thereafter was called to military
service. During his two years in the Army he was
quite active in religious work although he could
not then qualify as a chaplain, since he was not an
ordained minister. Perhaps it was his military ex-
perience that first made him realize the need that
exists for spiritual guidance among a group of men
separated from family and friends. Following his
discharge from the Army he completed his training
for the ministry, and was ordained in 1953.
One of the greatest tributes to Chaplain Knight
is the high regard the jailers hold for him. They
realize he makes their sometimes unpleasant task
easier by his efforts to maintain high morale among
the inmates. They appreciate the fact that he never
interferes with their duties, and never goes beyond
established jail rules and procedure in performing
various services for the inmates. In their opinion,
not only is he a good minister; he's also a nice guy.
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Since THE REVIEW deals primarily with the
predominantly masculine field of law enforcement,
we have never before felt the need for the services
of a society editor. Therefore we had rhe; vague
doubts of a person traveling an unfamiliar road as
we began to plan this account of a wedding. Mem-
bers of the department have gotten married before,
but never, at least recently, to each other. After
writing about the activities of criminals for years,
we were afraid we would inadvertently refer to the
bridegroom as the suspect, and the bride as the
victim, or vice versa. Finally, after considerable
thought, we arrived at a solution. We borrowed a
few time- honored phrases from the society pages
of the newspapers and adapted them to fit the occa-
sion. The result follows.
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The Bethel Lutheran Church in Fresno was the
setting for the December 28th wedding of Mary
Ellen Lindgren to Arthur E. Tablet. The rites
were conducted by the Reverend Christian Justesen.
Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. H. Tremper of
Fresno.
The bride chose for the occasion a blue hat, blue
wool suit with a mink collar, and gray accessories.
Her corsage was a white orchid. (Neither the
bride nor the groom wore badges or shoulder
holsters.
Following a honeymoon trip to Death Valley, the
pair was honored at a reception at the home of the
bride's parents in Gustine, Merced County. Many
of her friends and former neighbors were present
to extend best wishes to the couple.
Mrs. Tablet has been a member of the depart-
ment for two years. At the time of the wedding she
was a matron- typist in the Records and Identification
Division. She has since been reassigned to a post
as matron in the women's section of the jail.
Tablet is a native of the Parlier area, and has
been with the department approximately fifteen
years. He is now in the Detective Division, but
until recently was the field sergeant in the Patrol
Division's 4:00 p.m. to midnight shift.
The Tablers presently reside at 1131 N. Thorne
Avenue in Fresno, but within a few months will
move into a new home they are building near Fresno
State College.
Speaking very seriously now THE SHERIFF'S
REVIEW, the Association, and all members of the
department wish Mary Ellen and Art all the luck
in the world, and we sincerely hope. they have a
long and happy life together. In our opinion, it
couldn't have happened to two nicer people.
CROCKET EROS.
Dodge Cars
Dodge Trucks
650 FULTON AT MONO
266 -9471
FRESNO 21, CALIFORNIA
WE KIL PESTS
DELK PEST
CONTROL
3405 E. TULARE STREET FRESNO
Phone 268 -6155
EVERYBODY'S MARKET
The Complete Super Market
Where Everybody Enjoys Shopping
2290 ELM AVENUE
264 -2357
TOP
JUNKPRICES CASH
PAID
Scrap Iron - Copper - Brass - Etc.
New & Used Steel Pipe & Angle Iron
Fresno Junk Co.
3270 Hiway 99 South 268 -6279
Fay's College of Beauty
Beauty Culture — Learn The Fay Way
SAVE MONEY ON ALL BEAUTY SERVICE
Advance Student Work — Hair Styling
Facials - Tinting - Bleaching - Permanent Waves
2325 Fresno St. Acnoss from City Hall 237 -0823
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'! l ail ItIfforrentent C-nbr of tro
As a Vath Enforcement (Officer, tttu fundamrntal dutu is to serge man-
hind; to sztfr _qttztrd lives ant) propertu; to protect the innocent against deception,
Hie tucalt ztgztinst oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence
or disorder; and to respect the (Constitutional rights of all nten to lihertu,
cgttztlitu ant) justice.
�l Will hrrp tim private life unsullied as an example to all; ittaintain cou-
ragrutts calm in the fare of danger, srarit, or ridiritle; develop self- restraint;
-tit) lie roitstatttlti ittittdfnl of tlir Welfare of others. onrst in thought and deed
in hoth tim personal and official life, �3I Will lie exentplaru in uhruing the [stns
of the land and the regulations of ittu departutent. Alhateuer cI see or hear of
a confibrlttial nature or that is confided to tite in ntu official capaeitu Will he
kept ever secret tudess revelation is necessaru in the performance of tnu dutU.
JI Will tiever art officiouslu or permit personal feelings, prejudices, ani-
tttositirs, or frirulships to iitflttrttrr ittu berisions. Witil no compromise for
critur and frith relentless prosecution of criminals, I Will enforce the lafn
courtrouslu atit) appropriatelu Without fear or favor, malice or ill mill, Heuer
emplouint; ititurressztru force or vialeuce and never accepting gratuities.
JI reco�iti;r the bztdgr of ittu office as zt sutitbol of public faith, and
accept it its a public trust to lie hrlb so long as 3 ant true to the ethics of the
.Volicr service. 31 trill constanttlu strive to achirur tilese objectives attt) ideals,
lrbt icatiit� musrli before (riot) to tim clhasrtt profession- -lath enforeeturnt.
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AAA ELECTRIC
Phone 237 -0194
1941 N. Motel Dr. No. 60
A B C MUSIC SERVICE
315 N. Thorne 264 -1418
ACE CIGARETTE SERVICE
001 N. Blackstone, Fresno 266 -4
A and M CARPET
620 W. Olive, Fresno 237 -2156
A & M LUMBER CO.
Open 7 Days a Week
4561 Olive & Maple Aves 255 -0424
A NURSERY
P. H. PATTERSON, Prop.
Lawn Planting - Landscape Service
3412 East McKinley 237 -7666
A -1 INSULATION & FENCE CO.
6766 E. Olive, Fresno 251 -6219
ACE ALUMINUM AWNING CO.
Aluminum Awnings and Sidings
1915 E. Olive 268 -3051
ACE REFRIGERATION SALES & SERVICE
Commercial Refrigeration
3434 E. Floradora Ph. 237 -4927
ACME MACHINE CO.
Steel Tubing
212 North H St. 266 -9469
ADAMS BARBER SHOP
3 Barbers to serve you
Children welcome
West .& Shields
AERO SALES & SERVICE, INC.
268 -6459
Hangars 1 & 2 Chandler Field
AIR OASIS CAFE
Chandler Field
KEN WILLETT
AIRPORT CHEVRON SERVICE
5075 E. Clinton 251-7051
AIRWAYS COFFEE SHOP
ANDY'S PIZZERIA
Italian Dinners —Food to Go
129 E. Belmont (near underpass)
Phone 233 -6053
ANGELO'S DRIVE IN
Featuring the Best Hamburgers
Bar B -Q Beef Sandwiches
710 W. Olive Ave. 268 -3726
From Daylight to Dark for
ANGELO'S MEAT MARKET
Your Convenience
Airways Golf Course 255 -9802 "For a Real Treat - Try Angelo's Meats"
3137 Palm Ph. 227 -8449
Meet your friends at
AL & EILEEN'S RANCH HOUSE
Beer on Tap 2389 S. Maple
AL'S CHEVRON SERVICE
Accessories - Lubrication
Atlas Tires and Batteries
4797 Clinton at Chestnut 251-7429
ANTIQUE UPHOLSTERING SHOP
Rebuilt - Restyled - Modernized
Guaranteed Furniture Upholstering
1829 West Olive 237 -0584
ARCADE TRAILER PARK
Swimming Pool for Residents
1941 N. Motel Drive 264 -3658
ALBRECHT'S WELDING ARROW PHARMACY
General Welding Repair - Lubrication
4344 N. Blackstone Ph. 222 -8574 4796 E. Kings Canyon Rd. 255 -8351
JOE ALESSANDZI
Terrazzo Floors, Steps and Bases
1855 W. Church Ave. Ph. 264 -2705
SAM ALEXANDER
REFRIGERATION
1250 Van Ness 268 -6183
ALLEN'S WELDING SHOP
Portable Arc & Acetylene Welding
1339 E. Church Ave. 268 -4203
ALLIED TELEVISION SERVICE
Serving the Central San Joaquin Valley
4534 E. Tulare St. Phone 251 -8261
ANDY'S FURNITURE WAREHOUSE
New and Used Furniture
1,407 N. Blackstone 237 -8614
4792 Kings Canyon Rd. 251 -3830
ANDY'S OWL CLUB
721 Fulton 237 -9974
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AUST TRUCKING CO.
Grain - Roofing - General Trucking
Phone 264 -9544 for Insured Service
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS COMPANY
MACHINE SHOP
722 Broadway Phone 268 -6427
Compliments of
B & L LIQUORS
1288 N. Fresno St. 266 -1864
B -Z -B MARKET
Economical Shopping in Friendly
Atmosphere
178 Blackstone Ave. 233 -3551
BAKER CHEVRON SERVICE
6020 Blackstone at Bullard
227 -7090
CHARLES BALOIAN CO.
Wholesale Produce
1340 G Street Fresno
'\/ This column carries no message, nor are the events depicted necessarily related directly
to each other or shown in any particular order. No attempt is made to publicize any particu-
lar group. It is merely a group of photos made at random of various peace officers in their
routine work.
Deputy Al Harker escorts a prisoner from the
patrol car to the jail.
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Detective Sergeant Dan Con-
way impounds an • automobile
which was used in the commis-
sion of a crime.
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Harker and his prisoner are greeted by Deputy
Larry Hill.
BAMBOO HUT BIG BORE DRILLING CO.
Excellent Chinese Food to Take Out Well Drilling - Cesspools - Septic Tanks
2441 N. First St. 222 -1513 Licensed Contractor - For Free Estimates
Cali 264 -5786
BARON'S POULTRY RANCH BIG BOY MARKET
JAMES HUEY
3892 Butler, Fresno 266 -9928
1660 B Street Ph- 233 -0401
BARTEL BUILDING MATERIALS CO.
Plywood - Doors - Builders Hardware
Shake Shingles - Roofing Materials
946 N. Maple at Tyler 255 -3017
HERB BAUER'S SPORTING GOODS
Indoor Pistol & Rifle Range
Where Abby & Blackstone Meet
BEAVER'S HATCHERY
2245 W. Church, Fresno 233 -1448
BECKSTEAD MOTOR SALES
"A Satisfied Customer Is Our
First Consideration"
3515 E. Tulare Phone 237 -6478
PAUL BEDO DISTRIBUTING CO.
ABC Beer - 6 Cans for 99c
Cribari Wines - Crestview Wines
8057 E. Jensen 264 -6638
BEELER'S FURNITURE & APPLIANCE
We Buy & Sell Everything
3685 E. Belmont, Fresno 266 -3712
BEL AIR MOTEL AND RESTAURANT
W. Olive at Hiway 99 268 -4211
BELMONT MOTORS
"The Best For The Least In Used Cars"
3808 E. Belmont Ave. Ph. 264 -9904
BEN'S PLACE
Beer - Wines - Lunches - Dinners
6489 W. McKinley Ave. 237 -9962
BET'R RADIO & TELEVISION
536 Belmont, Fresno 233 -3591
BIG SAVE MARKET
Groceries - Meats - Vegetables
Beer - Wine
1 1 2 W. Whitesbridge Ave.
266 -3763
BIG STAR MOTEL
TV - Phones - Kitchens - Pool
Refrigeration
2325 South G St. ( Hiway 99 So.)
237 -3817
THE BRANDING IRON
237 -5301
3364 W. Belmont
BROADWAY STEAM CLEANING
Cars - Trucks - Tractors Steam Cleaned
240 Broadway 237 -7603
BROSI'S HARDWARE
CHEVRON GASOLINE
5211 W. Shaw, Fresno 237 -5268
BRUCE'S BARBER SHOP
Personalized Barbering
2736 Divisadero,
Plaza Shopping Center
FRANK BRUNO'S
Grocery & Meat Market
1926 E Street 237 -8135
GARNETT L. "BILL" BILLINGS
Wholesale Distributors K. C. BUICK SERVICE STATION
FARM EQUIPMENT Signal Oil and Gas
2122 So. "G" St. Ph. 264 -9813 Merced & L 237 -9773
BLACKSTONE MOTORS
HOWARD PLAGGE
124 Blackstone 237 -1954
BLACKSTONE PHARMACY
BUKER & COLSON DRUG CO.
24 Hour Prescription Service
Open 8 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Ph. 237 - 4171 —Free Delivery
2824 N. Mariposa
539 Blackstone 233 -6203 ARCHIE BURTON DOUGLAS SERVICE
EXPERT LUBRICATION
Gas - Oil - Tires - Tubes - Accessories
BLOSSER'S SPORTS EQUIPMENT CO.
ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS
1424 Fulton St. Ph. 264 -5585
BOB'S GARAGE
2255 South G 237 -5384
BOB'S TAVERN
DRAFT BEER - SHUFFLE BOARD
4030 E. Belmont 237 -9908
BONSTEEL DUMP TRUCKING
439 -2667
6390 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno
S. A. BRANCH
General Contractor
1209 N. Temperance Ave. 225 -0702
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1504 N. Weber, Fresno 266 -8584
BUSSEY WELL PIPE WORKS
1555 N. Chestnut 251 -8448
CAL MARKET
MEAT - FISH - POULTRY GROCERIES
304 E. California Ave. 237 -8454
CADS AUTO REPAIR
3728 E. McKinley 266 -3033
CALIFORNIA MOTEL
KITCHENS - FREE TV
233 -0849
3547 S. Highway 99 Fresno
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Deputy Charles Alexander checks a
crime scene for footprints.
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Deputy Don Gilmore checks a burglar's point of
entry.
Deputy Claude Hoy checks with the
desk officer by telephone. This is done
when a message is too lengthy or compli-
cated to be relayed by radio.
Constable Clarence Bentley of Selma brings in a
couple of suspects.
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CALIFORNIA - FRESNO OIL CO.
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
2518 S. Railroad Ph. 233 -6211
CALWA HOTEL
ROOMS - APARTMENTS
3978 Calwa Ave. Ph. 233 -9494
CALWA QUALITY MARKET
Groceries - Beer - Wine - Soft Drinks
3924 Jensen Ave. 233 -9979
CALWA REXALL PHARMACY
Prescription Specialists
Quality Rexall Products
3978 E. Jensen Ave., Calwa
268 -7876
CAMPUS CORRAL
Four Star Contemporary Mobilehome
Park
1 Mile East of Fresno State College
5207 N. Villa, Clovis 299 -5284
CAPITOL CLEANERS
CLEANING and LAUNDRY
540 Belmont 264 -3015
CAT'S PAW
COCKTAILS
1046 Broadway Phone 266 -1247
CEDAR AVENUE NURSERY
Complete Nursery Service
3411 N. Cedar 227 -0171
CHUCK SMITH'S
CEDAR HEIGHTS LIQUOR
Cedar & Shields 229 -0856
CENTRAL VALLEY LEVELING CO.
Excavating - Grading - Paving
Fill Dirt
4865 E. Belmont Ave. Ph. 255 -0775
CHICKEN DELIGHT
CHICKEN - SHRIMP - BAR -B -QUE RIBS
Free Delivery
1326 N. Blackstone 266 -81 1 1
CHIHUAHUA TORTILLERIA
Specializing in
Fuour and Corn Tortillas
1061 F St. Phone 266 -2460
CAPRIOLA CAFE CIRCLE W. APPLIANCE CO.
Italian Dinners - Cocktails Major Repair on Westinghouse Only
1547 Fresno St. Phone 233 -1976 2005 E. Belmont, Fresno 268 -7703
CARL'S AUTO REPAIR
General Repairs - All Makes CITYEDGE DRIVE IN
204 Whitesbridge Rd. 237 -7682 2420 S. Elm 268 -1493
CARTER & SONS
Heating and Air Conditioning
4715 N. Blackstone Ph. 227 -2914
CARTER'S HEATING SERVICE
Heating & Cooling Installation
and Repairs
3688 N. Harrison, Fresno 222 -0653
J. CARTWRIGHT & SON
SINCE 1885
Manufacturers of Pruning Shears
Malaga 237 -6191
CIVIC PATROL
W. D. SHERMAN, Owner
1404 E. Susex Way 229 -9454
CLARK'S fireplace equipment
"Everything for Your Fireplace"
Custom Made Screens
1303 E. Belmont Ave. 485 -0930
RUSS CLEMENTS SERVICE
2740 Van Ness Blvd., Fresno
227-3190
CARVER COTTON GIN CO. ROY B. CLINE UNION OIL SERVICE
Friendly - Dependable Service
2822 S. Maple 266 -3465 W. Shields & N. Fruit Ph. 227 -4940
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THE CLOCK SHOP
Clock and Appliance Repairs
1127 E. Belmont
(Bet. San Pablo & Van Ness)
Phone 237 -2290
CLOVER CLUB
2039 Kern Fresno
CODY BROS. PLUMBING
8171 E. Hedges 251 -7772
M. E. ''Mac" McQuone
COMMERCIAL ELECTRO PLATING
2940 E. Elm Avenue
COMMERCIAL MFG. & SUPPLY CO.
2432 South Railroad
CONSOLIDATED LATHING CO.
All Types Commercial and
Residential Lathing
1 242 N. Sierra Vista Ph. 251 -3771
CONTINO'S ITALIAN DELICATESSEN
Fresno's Only Complete Italian
Delicatessen - Open 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
2419 E. Clinton 227 -4135
OOKIE'S CUSTOM AUTO UPHOLSTERY
Cars - Trucks - Boats - Airplanes
118 N. Orchard Ph. 268 -9628
J. T. COWAN
General Contractor
625 E. Belmont Ph. 475 -0320
CROWLEY -HILL CO.
Market Equipment
1225 E Street 268 -1058
CROWN MEAT CO.
740 H Street 233 -3811
DAVE'S AUTO ELECTRIC
Official Brake & Headlight Station
General Repair and Tuneup
1365 N. Blackstone 233 -3661
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Detective Sergeant Merle Per-
son and Constable Jack Sturges of
Auberry collaborate.
Deputy Gordon Taber loads a stolen tire and
wheel he has recovered.
Deputy Carl Henson interviews
a citizen who has asked for assist-
ance.
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Deputy James Egerer orders a reluctant felony
suspect out of his hiding place.
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DAVE'S TRACTOR REPAIR & SERVICE
TOM DUFFY'S ANTIQUES
ELMER ELIA, Dry Wall Contractor
20 Years Experience
Taping, Texturing and Hanging
6061 N. Blackstone 229 -3437
709 W. Sierra Madre Ave.
2321 S. Geneva 264 -2895
229 -8206
Compliments of
DUTCH'S RANCH HOUSE
ELECTRIC MOTOR SHOP
JOHN DE BENEDETTO & SONS
Fresno
1842 McKinley 233 -9986
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253 Fulton, Fresno 233 -1153
DECKERTS MARKET
ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS
In Fresno Since 1926
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220 M Street, Fresno
1248 N. Blackstone 237 -6176
EAGLE TRANSFER CO.
If it's Ammonia—Call
752 H Street 266 -6389
DEE'S FORTY ONE CLUB
JESS ELLIS
Commercial Refrigeration Service
1275 N. Blackstone 233 -4335
5194 E. Washington 255 -2505
EASTON DRUG CO.
5796 So. Elm Ave. 264 -1475
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
MIKE DEMIRJIAN
TRUCKING
ELLIS MANOR APARTMENTS
EASTON FOOD LOCKERS
5408 E. Jensen Ph. 237 -7178
1930 E. Dakota 227 -9534
V. J. JENSEN, Prop.
5435 S. Elm 264 -9552
DEPENDABLE CLEANERS
Ernie's Cabinet & Store Fixtures
In by 9 —Out by 5
''No
EDDIE'S PASTRY SHOP
Job Too Small or Too Large"
Free Pickup and Delivery
We Specialize in
1846 N. Grantland Ave. 264 -7218
3368 Butler Ave. 233 -0683
Birthday, Wedding and Party Cakes
Manchester Center 229 -0232
E S T R A D A S
DIAMOND T TRUCKS
Cocktails - Spanish Food
Sales & Service
Banquet Room
EDWARDS PACKING CO.
370 Blackstone 237 -0516
2702 S. Railroad Ave. 233 -1126
3232 E. Tulare St. Fresno
EVANS DRAPERY STUDIO
DICK'S TRIANGLE MOTORS
WHOLESALE ONLY
Draperies for Your Every Need
EL CAPITAN MOTEL
3330 N. Weber Avenue
Some Kitchen Unit s
455 No. Broadway 237 -0063
Refrigeration - Swimming Pool - Quiet
EVAN'S ELECTRIC SERVICE
JOHN DILLON PLUMBING
4850 N. Blackstone 227 -2674
Plumbing Fixtures and Repairs
Repairing 8, Rebuilding
EL GATO NEGRO
Residential and Industrial
625 Broadway Ph. 268 -4704
4504 E. Woodward 237 -5686
ED & CORA ZAVALES
938 F Street 233 -9656
DOMINIC'S LIQUORS
FAMILY DINER
7 Days a Week
EL MAR PACKING CO.
PARTY SNACKS
6767 N. Blackstone, Pinedale
301 Santa Fe Ave., Fresno
439 -0267
6030 Blackstone 439 -4231
FEDERAL FRUIT DISTRIBUTORS
DOSSEY TRUCKING, INC.
EL SARAPE CAFE
Growers - Packers - Distributors
Specializing in Bulk Seed Hauling
C. E. HARDING, JR., Pres.
Cedar & Hiway 99 Ph. 233 -6445
1412 Tulare Street 233 -9812
3120 E. Tulare St.
DRAKE HOTEL
FEDERAL JEWELRY & LOAN CO.
EL TROCADERO CAFE
Lillian Bagdasarian
Since 1919
1913 Tulare St. Phone 264 -9125
1441 Tulare 266 -4841
1010 Broadway 237 -3421
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Matron Virginia Mattox gives a friendly
welcome to all who enter the women's section
of the jail. Her cheerful greeting is not always
appreciated.
Communications operators
Donna Shipman and Alice Prince
at their posts.
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Deputy Chester Lovgren and Sergeant
Ed Hansen, night detective, question a
suspect.
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Lieutenant Leo Clapp records the complaint of a citizen
and assures him an officer will be sent to investigate.
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FELLES PLANING MILL FRESNO LIQUOR STORE GARDNER MOTORS, INC.
Custom Mill & Cabinet Work Open 7 Days a Week Volkswagen Dealer
2108 E. McKinley Ave. 268 -7029 5595 E. Griffith Way Ph. 291 -7888 590 Van Ness Ave., at Ventura
FENNELL'S SUNLAND SERVICE You Get the Best for Less Plus
Service - Accessories - Car Washing FRESNO MARBLE & TILE CO. Courteous Service at
2 14 8 Kern Street at L 268 -2492 2306 McKinley 266 -9438 GATEWAY MARKET
503 E. Belmont 266 -5583
FIGARDEN GROCERY FRESNO MERCHANTS PATROL
Fresh Meat - Beer - Wine - Groceries
3742 W. Bullard Phone 439 -2120 3484 E. Austin Way 222 -0348
ROY FISHER GARDEN
FRESNO NEON SIGN CO.
SPECIALTY SHOP
Sales - Repairs -
Leases
"Complete Lawn Mower Service"
PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS
311 Broadway
268 -9211
1551 N. Palm Ave. 268 -6515
FRESNO BODY WORKS
B. C. McCoy
RAY FISHER PHARMACY
FRESNO OXYGEN &
WELDING
4646 N. Blackstone Ave.
SUPPLIES
GOLD NUGGET
Phone 222 -3003
725 P Street
233 -668,e
FRESNO SAW SERVICE
FLAG JANITORIAL SUPPLY WRIGHT POWER SAWS
Distr. of Commercial Waxes & Cleaners Trimmer Power Mowers
Scrubbing Machines & Vacuum Cleaners Complete Saw Service
4492 E. Shields 229 -0550 721 N. Fresno 237 -1407
FREMOR HOTEL VERNON FRIESEN
Refrigerated Air Conditioning Lawn Sprinkler Systems
Swimming Pool
1521 Blackstone 233 -6995
1309 N. Motel Drive Ph. 268 -8626
FRESNO BAKING CO.
Specializing in French Bread and Rolls
FRANK DE VECCHIO
1259 F Street 268-5128
FOXHOLE TAVERN
Cold Beer
4679 Blackstone, Fresno 222 -9863
FUJI CAFE
GENCO'S
LIQUOR & SPORTING GOODS
Open 7 Days -9 A.M. 'Til 11 P.M.
2419 S. Cedar Phone 237 -1725
GENERAL SURPLUS SALES
Government Surplus Machinery
2105 W. Whitesbridge Rd.
237 -7437
LOU GENTILE'S Flower Basket
722 Olive, Fresno 268 -6644
ED GILLIS
CHEVRON STATION
1016 W. Shaw 227 -2826
GIORDANO MARKET
i
41 San Pablo, Fresno 485 -0250
GLEN -DELL BARBER SHOP
2220 E. Tulare St., Suite 56
Phone 266 -5000
FRESNO BIBLE HOUSE
RELIGIOUS BOOKS & BIBLES
1521 Kern 233 -9378
THE GLOBE DRUG COMPANY
PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS
2027 Kern St. 268 -5671
G. and A. MARKET
1163 Broadway Ph. 237 -7137
FRESNO BODY WORKS
B. C. McCoy
Body and Fender Work - Painting
Day and Night Towing Service
Your Friendly Store
GOLD NUGGET
4577 Home Avenue
1438 Ventura 237 -9735
Where Good Friends Meet
Day Phone 251-5509
1 218 E. Belmont Avenue
G & L SPORTS EQUIPMENT
FRESNO BRAKE SUPPLY
GOLDEN STATE BROOM CO.
Marvin Andersen —Duane Andersen
Golf and Athletic Supplies
Office 412 Delno 'Ph. 233 -7761
3951 Ventura, Fresno 255 -4612
4838 N. Blackstone 222 -6593
Factory 2735 Woodward 237 -5416
FRESNO GARAGE VINCENT GANDUGLIA TRUCKING
GONG'S WHITESBRIDGE MARKET
A. H. BRADFORD
350 North H 237 -3563 4746 E. Florence 251-7101 245 Whitesbridge Rd. 268 -3014
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Reports of crimes investigated during the night
must be typed and ready for the follow -up investi-
gators or the court the following morning. Typist
June Williams takes care of this task in the wee
hours of the morning.
Sergeant Al Swenson examines a supposedly
escape -proof screen through which an inmate
of the psychiatric ward at the Fresno County
General Hospital gained temporary freedom.
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At the end of the shift patrol cars must be filled
with gasoline for the next crew. Deputy Robert
Bowling fills his tank, while another officer awaits
his turn.
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Chief Frank Cantwell, in uniform, and Sergeant Scrog-
gins, with hat, of the Mendota Police Department dis-
cuss with R. B. Sizemore, a Mendota store owner, the
method of entry used by burglars who entered the store.
The large timber was used to smash a window, and four
television sets were taken. The suspects were later appre-
hended through evidence left at the scene.
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GRANDMA'S PANTRY
Hours: 8 to 5:30 Mon. thru Sat.
(Except Holidays)
LUNCHEON
Gifts - Cards - Antiques
1926 Tuolumne St. Ph. 268 -2018
Service Station - Tank Truck
Bulk Plant Equipment
HAEHL EQUIPMENT
HEITZIG and SHIRKEY
U. S. ROYAL TIRES — RECAPPING
Fresno's Oldest Tire Dealer
Since 1919
1608 Broadway - 4540 N. Blackstone
HENDERSON GARDENS
Complete Nursery Stock
Landscaping Consultant
4180 N. Fowler Ave. 291-2484
1903 No. Motel Drive Fresno
HENRY'S LIQUOR STORE
1549 Kern St. 233 -5574
HAHN'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
ALL MAKES - MODELS - TERMS
3906 E. Belmont 264 -4009
HAMILTON'S GROCERY
8964 S. Elm 264 -8609
HAPPY LIQUOR STORE
Open 6 A.M. to 2 A.M.
1022 F Street Phone 237 -5227
HARRISON MOTOR PARTS
701 M Street 233 -7255
ANTHONY HARRON
HARRON BOX NAILING CO.
2390 East Avenue 237 -7436
HARRY'S
Furniture Repairing and Refinishing
Work Guaranteed —Free Pickup
Free Pick -up & Delivery
7543 W. Herndon 264 -6818
HART'S PHARMACY
Phone 229 -3553
4174 N. First at Ashlan
WALTER HEYE, COTTON
916 E. Belmont, Fresno
Phone 485 -0681
HOME GROCERY & MEAT MARKET
1321 E. Home Ave. Ph. 266 -3847
HOOD'S PHARMACY
R. E. Hood
3651 Ventura 237 -2168
HOTEL CREST
1838 Fresno St. Phone 233 -9791
HOTEL LE ROY
910 H Street Fresno
HICKS SIGNS
HOTEL REY
Neon - Plastic - Painted Signs
6655 W. Ashlan Ave. 264 -8657
Weekly and Monthly Rates
826 Fulton St. Ph. 237 -9792
HOWELL AIR CONDITIONING
HING KEE CO.
& SHEET METAL, INC.
TOBACCO AND CANDY
4404 N. Effie Phone 222 -5224
1542 Tulare St. 233 -4416
HUDSON'S SHELL SERVICE
Expert Tune Up and Brake Work
CARL HOBE
1190 N. Chestnut at Olive
Consulting Petroleum Engineer
Phone 251-8317
4740 N. Arcade, Fresno 227 -8003
HUMPHREY BROS. INSURANCE,
REAL ESTATE
HOBO GROCERY
Established 1906
Groceries - Beer - Wine - Soft Drinks
841 No. Fulton 264 -3541
3286 W. Lansing Way at Weber
HY -SAL SPECIALTIES
Compliments
2750 S. Cherry 233 -5429
DAVID HOFF CONSTRUCTION CO.
HOLLY DEPARTMENT STORE I & T UNION SERVICE
FRED HARTMAN 264 -2045
1027 F Street Fresno
REALTOR 804 F Street and Fresno & B Street
Homes - Ranches - Income Properties
222 W. Olive 268 -7633 IDEAL FURNITURE
HOLLYWOOD LIQUOR & GIFT SHOP EDW. PETREE, Prop,
HEALEY & POPOVICH Across from Hotel Californian Buy & Sell All Types Furniture,
846 Van Ness Ave. 266 -7863
OFFICE AND BUILDING EQUIPMENT Appliances, etc.
1 703 Fulton Ph. 264 -4736 4622 E. Kings Canyon Rd.
HOLT & VAN BODY & FENDER Phone 251 -7653
WORKS
Compliments of Durable All-Aluminum INCANDESCENT SUPPLY CO.
PERRY M. HEARD TRUCK and TRAILER BODIES —BOATS Of Fresno
820 Van Ness 237 -3488 418 N. Fresno St. Phone 266 -9347 906 N Street 268 -6464
148
i
-AM TW -A—DOA e, (-A)OX.6
Fresno Wire Rope & Rigging
Custom Rigging - Esco Products
Miller Swivels - Crosby Clips
Press Grip Fittings Skookum Blocks
2394 East Ave. 268 -8885
L. E. FRISCH
Truck Repairing
3037 S. Elm Ave. 233 -6893
GETCHELL TRUCK SALES
G.M.C. Trucks
Railroad & Jensen Ph. 266 -9531
FRESNO MORTGAGE EXCHANGE
We Buy and Sell 2nd Trust Deeds
Real Estate Brokers Loans
1254 N. Abby 268 -7641
G & N Battery & Filter Distr.
Gould and Triple -A Batteries
Bob Heimgartner
2223 S. Van Ness Ave. Phone 268 -0691
149
Detective Sergeant James Quist collects
scrap copper which burglars had planned
to steal, then threw through the window
when caught in the act by members of the
Sheriff's Patrol.
TITLE INSURANCE &
TRUST COMPANY
Main Office 1246 L Street
Phone 233 -7731
BELMONT ESCROW OFFICE
1342 E. Belmont Ave.
Phone 485 -0101
When you sell or buy, Specify "T.I."
Warren A. Kennedy — Vice President & Mgr.
Al Usher — Assistant Manager
Will Smith — Advisory Title Officer
Cotton Is the Economic Balance Wheel
of every community in this Valley.
Always insist on Cotton items
the fiber you can trust!
CALCOT, LTD.
PINEDALE
INDEPENDENT SHEET METAL
KING -O -MEAT OF FRESNO
Hearing & Air Conditioning
JOHNNIE'S MARKET & CAFE
Serving Restaurants - Institutions
1932 E. Lewis 266 -9266
Resorts - Markets
3292 N. Weber 237 -2673
3931 Ventura Phone 251 -8603
INDUSTRIAL PLATING
KNOBBY HOUSE RESTAURANT
TEDDY JOHNSON
Hard Chrome Plating
Open 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
733 G Street Phone 268 -0559
Well Drilling
488 W. Shaw, Fresno 227 -3012
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
1739 Divisadero bet. Abby & Blackst.
IRELAND MANUFACTURING CO.
Formica Specialists
2303 N. Airways Ave. 251-8445
JOHNSON'S GUN SHOP
KOMOTO DEPARTMENT STORE
Custom Guns & Stocks —New & Used
1528 Kern Fresno
0000100
6267 N. Blackstone Ph. 439 -1892
J & J SERVICE
JOHNSON GEAR & MACHINE
Groceries - Meats - TV - Appliances
WORKS
9010 So. Elm 237 -3012
Agricultural and Industrial Equipment
LA CUCARACHA STORE
630 R Street P. O. Box 686, Fresno
ALFRED G. FLORES, Prop.
Mexican Importer
Jack's Welding and Machine Works
Portable Welding
JONES TOYS - GIFTS - HARDWARE
1014 E Street Fresno
268 -0391
In Food Bank Shopping Center
9544 W. Whitesbridge Rd., Fresno
1323 W. Shields Ave. 227 -9796
LAMANUZZI & PANTALEO
Green - Dried and Dehydrated Fruits
JACOBS GARAGE
California and Fruit Fresno
Refrigerated Automotive Air
JORGENSEN & CO.
Conditioning
Fire Extinguishers and Safety Equipment
Allie Jacobs
2691 S. East Ave. Ph. 268 -6241
FRANK LAMBE
Piper Aircraft Sales
2533 N. Blackstone Ph. 222 -7447
Chandler Field 233 -1129
JORGENSEN'S BATTERY SHOP
JAPS CLEANERS & TAILORS
4740 E. Kings Canyon Road
LANGE ROOFING CO.
Tailor Made Suits - Sport Coats - Paints
255 -0800
"Ole" Lange
1325 Hazelwood 264 -5527
Residential - Industrial - Commercial
JOURDAN CONCRETE PIPE CO.
1 851 No. Motel Drive 237 -7125
4622 N. Safford 229 -6211
JEFFREY ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO.
LARSON BROS. AUTO PARTS
New Automotive Parts
1835 Lamona 233 -2208
K -Y LUMBER CO.
1631 N. Motel Drive 233 -3121)
SPEED B. LEAS CO.
Compliments
"Home of Friendly Fences"
JENSEN & PILEGARD
1710 Blackstone 237 -6105
FRESNO
LEE'S MOVING SERVICE
BEN KARP SALES & LOAN CO.
JERRY'S TAVERN
Across from Continental Bus Depot
Still Handling CANVAS & Riding
1832 Kern 266 -1297
1345 Fresno 264 -2059
Equipment
1832 Fresno St. 233 -3307
KEARNEY GUEST HOME
JET DRIVE IN
LEONARDO MARKET
Hamburgers - Steaks - Donuts
AMBULATORY PATIENTS ONLY
1234 N. First St. 233 -2172
61 1 Kearney Blvd. Ph. 237 -1374
4492 E. Belmont, Fresno 255 3573
KELLER'S USED CARS
JOHNNIE'S GARAGE
Belmont's Oldest and Strongest
LEWIS FOOD MARKET
Fresh Meats - Produce - Groceries
Car Dealer
5105 W. Shaw 233 -5932
3433 Belmont Ave. Ph. 233 -9000
2301 E. Lewis Ph. 237.0366
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WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE
By
GENE HALLAM AND BILL SMITH
Each year the choice of a case for this section of
the Review is left up to Chief Criminal Deputy
Albert Collins, since he has been a member of the
department longer than most of us. In addition to
his experience, he has an exceptionally keen memory
for the human interest sidelights and colorful de-
tails which make an interesting story of an other-
wise routine criminal investigation. We would pre-
fer that he write the story, but since his duties as
head of the Criminal Division leave him little spare
time, we settle for his furnishing the basic informa-
tion, and the editorial staff does the writing.
This year we review a case which Chief Collins
remembers quite vividly, and one in which he had
a personal interest, since he made the preliminary
investigation. The time was late March and early
April of 1938. The setting for the opening scene
of the drama, a squatter's camp near the Pacific Gas
and Electric Company gas plant on Tehama Street
(now Thorne Avenue) north of Neilsen Avenue.
The principal characters, besides the investigating
officers, were G. W. Leek, an elderly longtime resi-
dent of the camp who lived in a trailer of the type
used by sheepherders, and William Green, a thirty -
'eight year old ex- convict who had recently moved
into the camp and become quite friendly with Leek.
The curtain was raised about 9:00 p.m. on the
evening of March 21st, when a female resident of
the camp notified the Sheriff's office that Leek had
not been seen for several days. Collins was a court
bailiff at the time, but they had manpower problems
in those days just as we do now, so on that particular
night he was on call for night duty, and was sent
to investigate Leek's disappearance. He first checked
the trailer, and found several loaded firearms, in-
cluding a sawed -off shotgun, but there were no
signs of violence, nor any evidence to indicate where
the old man had gone.
Collins then interviewed several other residents
of the camp. From them he picked up a rumor that
Leek had quite a bit of money. "1 was a rookie,"
Collins says, "and the situation seemed a little too
hot for me to handle. The next morning I discussed
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William Green
a � .
the case with Sheriff George Overholt, and he as-
signed it to Deputy Sam Williams for further
investigation."
Williams worked on the case for several days.
He learned that the missing man was a bachelor,
a native of Kansas, and that he had lived in Cali-
fornia since 1916. He had moved to Fresno from
Bakersfield a year or so previously. He had been
an expert gunsmith before ill health had forced him
to retire. He had recently applied for an old age
pension, but the application had not yet been ap-
proved. His only known relative was a sister in
Mound City, Kansas.
An investigation of Leek's financial situation re-
vealed that he had an account in a local bank, with
a balance of two hundred and eighty -seven dollars.
There was information that he may also have had
an account in a Bakersfield bank. He had with-
drawn five thousand dollars from a Bakersfield bank
in August of 1937, and there was nothing to indi-
cate what had happened to that money. The rumor
about the camp was that he had approximately sev-
enteen thousand dollars in cash, either on his person
or hidden in his trailer, shortly before he disap-
peared. Williams and Public Administrator C. Ken-
neth Wakefield made a thorough search of the
trailer, but were unable to find any cash. The only
thing of significance that their search revealed was
that two revolvers were missing from Leek's sizeable
gun collection.
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LIGHTNING RECORD SHOP MIKE'S LIQUOR STORE
Walter Mah MARK'S FOOD MARKET George, Ella Marcus
Liquor - Wine - Beer
1403 Tulare 268 -6717 2995 S. Elm, Fresno 264 -4491 839 E. Calif., Fresno 266 -1828
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LINDY'S DRIVE IN
7237 No. Blackstone, Pinedale
439 -2 1 1 2
MARTIN FLOWERS & GIFTS
458 N. Fulton Near Belmont, Fresno
Phone 485 -1161
LION PACKING CO.
ALFRED LION MARTIN & RILEY
BELMONT SAW SHOP
3310 California Fresno 4126 E. Belmont 264 -5104
LITTLE WHEEL CAFE
JOE and ROSE
Pizza Beer - Wine - Italian Foods
7229 N. Blackstone 439 -9925
LOWE'S MARKET
3738 S. Cherry 268 -4196
Honda Motorcycles Schwinn Bicycles
MARUKO CYCLERY
1153 F Street Phone 264 -2588
HAROLD MATHEWS
Harley Davidson Sales & Service
548 Blackstone Ave., Fresno
Phone 233 -5279
Compliments of
MILLER'S DRUG
3 E. Olive 264 -5037
MIRIGIAN ELECTRIC SERVICE
TE 4 -2691
5487 E. Dinuba, Fowler
MIKE MIYAMOTO
Excavating - Grading - Paving
4054 Dwight Way 266 -8658
MOHLER U -SAVE LIQUOR STORE
2196 Elm 233 -0419
LUIGI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT MAYLING CAFE LLOYD MOLLER
Pizza - Neapolitan Style 2240 No. Blackstone 227 -6152
— Banquet Room for 120 —• 807 Fulton, Fresno 233 -3344
7 Days a Week 5155 N. Blackstone
LUM'S CHOP SUEY WM. H. McDONALD, Jeweler
Certified Gemologist
Chinese and American Dishes Registered Jeweler
American Gem Society
609 Divisadero, Fresno 268 -7919 5056 North Palm Ave. 227 -3561
HARRY E. McINTOSH
General Insurance
MADISON BUTANE SERVICE 2805 N. Blackstone 229 -9523
Hardware - Plumbing - Sport Goods
4032 W. Whitesbridge 264 -1730 McSHERRY & CO.
Insurance
Manhattan- Guarantee Insurance Cos. T. W. Patterson Bldg. 264 -5915
2904 N. Blackstone 222 -3001
MANUEL'S AUTO WRECKING
Auto Parts - New - Used - Rebuilt
3135 E. Malaga 264 -8495
MECCA BILLIARDS
139 E. Belmont, Fresno 237 -8393
AL MEEKINS REALTY
Homes - Ranches - Commercial
MARBO QUALITY FOODS INC. Industrial - Income - Loans
326 N Street, Fresno 237 -3763 3145 N. Cedar, Fresno 222 -7737
S. E. MARINER CO.
COOLER PADS
3815 E. Belmont 266 -9223
MONTE -SANO STONE CRAFTS
Mfgr's of Pool Coping
3252 W. Lansing Way 227 -0519
GENE MORALES
Labor Contractor
2933 Clinton 227 -2044
The Murray Company of Texas Inc.
2822 S. Maple, Fresno 266 -0226
MY HARDWARE
In Fig Garden Village
Hardware Houseware
Sporting Goods - Dutch Boy Paint
MYERS -WARD TRACTOR &
EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
3411 So. Highway 99 268 -2714
MELODY FOOD MARKET NEW ENGLAND SHEET METAL
5149 W. Shaw, Fresno 233 -5039 401 Fulton St. Ph. 268 -7377
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WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE
The investigation continued for several days, with
but little progress. Finally, on March 31st, the first
break came. William Green came to the sheriff's
office with a letter, postmarked in San Francisco a
few days earlier, and addressed to him. It was pur-
portedly from the missing Mr. Leek, and it referred
to a bizarre conspiracy Leek had allegedly tried to
get him to enter into. He claimed Leek had offered
him several hundred dollars to plant a bomb in the
sheriff's office building and thus murder Undersheriff
Jack Tarr and Deputy John Ford. He was then to
murder two Mexicans who lived in the camp by
setting fire to their tent. He claimed Leek bore a
grudge against Tarr and Ford because a month or
so earlier they had ordered the squatters to vacate
the camp, following a complaint by the owner of
the property. The grudge against the Mexicans
allegedly stemmed from Leek's suspicion that they
had been stealing food from him. The letter prom-
ised Green would be paid two hundred dollars when
Leek read in the newspapers of the successful com-
pletion of the plot. It also contained a handwritten
will, which left all Leek's property to Green.
The officers listened to Green's story, and read
his letter. They felt reasonably certain he knew
something about the disappearance, but at that time
no one could be certain a crime had been com-
mitted, so there was no justification for an arrest.
They allowed him to go, and assigned a detective
to follow him, in the hope of obtaining more in-
formation.
The second .break came the next day. Two postal
inspectors came to the office with a story almost as
strange as the one Green had told. It seems that
several days earlier a mail order firm in Oakland
had received an order from a Fresno customer for
eight dollars worth of phonograph records. Instead
of using a conventional order blank, the customer
had torn a page from the catalog, put a check mark
beside the title of the records he wanted, and mailed
it with a hundred dollar bill. He included a note
directing that the change be sent in the form of a
check made payable to Ray Davis. The firm had
notified postal authorities in Oakland, who advised
them to go ahead and fill the order. Inspectors were
assigned to check on the person who picked up the
package here. The customer had turned out to be
William Green.
With this information, the officers felt they had
enough evidence to arrest Green and question him
further. He was taken into custody at a room he
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had recently rented on "H" Street. In the room the
officers found several articles which they felt would
be of some value as evidence in whatever type of
criminal trial might develop, including a mail order
catalog with a page missing from the section dis-
playing phonograph records.
Green denied any knowledge of Leek's disappear-
ance. He admitted the hundred dollar bill, plus
some other recently acquired money, had come from
Leek, but claimed it had been an advance payment
for the murders Leek had planned. The officers
were sure in their own minds that Green had done
away with the old man, but they realized they would
have to locate his body before they could prove it
in court.
When they learned that Green couldn't drive an
automobile, they were sure the body must be hidden
somewhere near the camp. The most likely place
seemed to be the Dry Creek Canal, which ran near-
by. Arrangements were made with the irrigation
district to stop the flow of water, and a large pond
near the corner of Neilsen and Tehama was pumped
dry. When extensive digging in that area proved
fruitless, the search area was widened to include the
right -of -way of the Kerman branch of the Southern
Pacific railroad, which leaves the main line nearby.
They still found no trace of the missing man.
Shortly after Green was arrested an unidentified
welfare worker provided officers with an interesting
bit of information. In an interview with a resident
of the camp regarding eligibility for public assist-
ance, the subject of the missing man had come up.
The resident told how on the night of March 15th
Leek and Green had left the camp early in the
evening, heavily armed. They told curious neigh-
bors that the two Mexicans who had allegedly been
stealing Leek's food had also been stealing dynamite
from the Craycroft Brick Company at Belmont and
Lafayette, for use in burglarizing safes. They ex --
pressed the intention of lying in ambush for them
at the brickyard, catching them in the act of taking
the dynamite, and shooting them. The self appointed
posse returned to camp several hours later with the
explanation that the two Mexicans did not show up.
This bit of information, plus the lack of clues in
the immediate area of the camp, led officers to ex-
tend their search to the area of the brickyard. On
April 4th Ford and Deputy J. Ed Martin took Green
with them and began a search in the Fresno County
Cemetery, then known as "Potter's Field ", which
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NEW WONDERLAND ROLLER RINK
"Friendliest Crowd On Wheels"
5090 N. Blackstone 222 -6269
NORMART'S FURS
Established in 1895
1230 Fulton, Fresno 237 -6143
Norsigian Bros. Aircraft Repair
Fresno Air Terminal 255 -3444
•
O. K. GARAGE
TOM INOUE
1402 Kern St. Ph. 237 -7392
O. K. PRODUCE
1502 G St., Fresno 268 -7031
O'BRIEN'S BRAKE SERVICE
Wheel Aligning - Brake Relining
Drum Turning - Tire Skimming
Merced & G Sts. 266 -0631
PALM -OLIVE REALTY CO.
Ben S. Cowden - J. Corbie Fry
Roy St. John
340 Olive, Fresno 266 -0277
PARDINI'S GROCERY
Complete Grocery Line
On and Off Sale Beer and Wine
5014 W. Shields 264 -7623
GENE PARRISH —REAL ESTATE
Phones: Bus. 227 -2973 Res. 227 -3037
1054 W. Shaw Fresno
PAT & MIKE'S STEAK HOUSE
Mon. thru Thurs. 4 to 10 P.M.
Fri. & Sat.-4 to 1 1 P.M.
Sun. -12 noon to 10 P.M.
2304 N. Blackstone 229 -4850
Beltone Hearing Service ''Since 1940''
Hearing Aids - Audiometers
Hearing Glasses
J. Ronald Paul, Hearing Aid Specialist
1209 Van Ness 264 -4181
PAUL'S LIQUOR
2445 No. 1st St., Fresno 227 -6618
OCHINERO'S PRODUCE CO. I ED PEARLE'S CHEVRON SERVICE
Atlas Tires - Batteries & Accessories
1555 G Street Fresno 4216 E. Shields at Cedar 227 -3603
OKAMOTO'S
Jewelry - Gifts - Greeting Cards
917 F St. Ph. 233 -1591
OKLAHOMA OIL CO.
Gasoline - Oils - Accessories
Courteous SERVICE Always
3896 No. Blackstone
OLIVE MANOR NURSING HOME
Bed Patients Only
Understanding care
6141 E. Olive, Fresno 251 -7871
Compliments of
FRANK M. ORMONDE
7447 N. Blackstone
PADDOCK POOLS OF FRESNO
Pete Ferry, Owner
4661 N. Blackstone Ave. 227 -2903
PETE'S FURNITURE REFINISHING
Office & Household Work Guaranteed
3579 W. Dudley, Fresno 237 -2929
PHANTOM VIEW PET MOTEL
Boarding - Trimming - Bathing
DOGS & CATS
929 N. Maple, Fresno 255 -9600
PIONEER MERCANTILE CO
2401 Stanislaus, Fresno 233 -7167
PISTACCHIO TRUCKING
3261 N. Marks, Fresno 229 -6533
PCITIGIAN TRANSFER
4041 S. Highway 99 268 -6254
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RAGLE'S PHARMACY
3141 N. Palm Ave., Fresno 227 -3639 4
RAY'S TELEVISION SERVICE
Repairs - All Makes - Models
2552 E. Belmont Ph. 266 -0311
RED TRIANGLE OIL CO.
2809 5, Chestnut, Fresno 237 -3835 1
RELIABLE SEPTIC TANK
& CESSPOOL CO.
GARTH M. HULL
5480 W. Shaw 266 -3844
RENO'S SPECIALIZED SERVICE
1659 Broadway 268 -0629 1
RIDGE ELECTRIC MOTOR CO.
Black & Decker, Ram. Portable Tools
Motors — Repairing of All Kinds
W. M. Ridge
1215 G. St., 268 -5031
ROBINSON'S AUTO BODY SHOP
1830 E. University 266 -6048
ROCK -WELL DRILLING CO.
Hard Rock Drilling
Horizontal Water Development
35 E. Olive Ave., Ph. 266 -8866
RODISCO PRODUCTS
Mfgrs. of Janitorial Chemicals
Henry Roth, Owner
723 "G St., Fresno 268 -8558
ROEDING PARK PHARMACY, INC.
BARNETT, DAVIS & TATMAN
93 Belmont Ave. 233 -7339
ROEDING PARK WELDING
We Specialize in Welding
TRAILERS MADE TO ORDER
1410 W. Belmont
237-1364 Res. 264 -9914
ROLINDA FARMERS STORE
9500 West Whitesbridge Road
266 -3671
The body of G. W/. Leek., buried with the piece of
pipe with which he had been beaten to death.
WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE
adjoins the brickyard on the east. A fourth member
of the party was Constable Elmer York of Fowler.
They searched the ground carefully for tracks and
drag marks, looked in weeds and under bushes, and
even probed some of the more recent graves, on the
theory Leek's murderer may have thrown the body
on top of a coffin in a new grave before it was
closed.
Walking along the westerly edge of the cemetery,
one of the officers noticed a pile of rubbish over on
the edge of the brickyard property. It appeared to
have been a little too carefully arranged, so he kicked
some of it aside. Beneath was a mound of freshly
turned earth. He quickly summoned the others.
They began digging, and within it few minutes the
mystery of the disappearance of G. W. Leek had
been virtually solved.
Green stood aside and calmly rolled and lit it
cigarette while the officers were digging. He main-
tained a detached interest in the proceedings, utter-
ing a steadfast denial each time he was asked a
question regarding his knowledge of the incident.
The victim's head was wrapped in burlap and a
necktie was drawn tightly around his neck; not
tight enough, however, to cause strangulation. Death
had obviously been caused by it severe battering of
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the head, no doubt with it length of iron pipe which
was buried with the body. Most of the clothing
had been ripped away, apparently in a frantic search
for money.
Further investigation placed the exact spot of the
killing at about fifty feet south of the grave. There
officers found the grass caked with blood, a buckle
from the victim's overalls, and a piece of cloth from
his sweater. One shoe and his socks were found it
couple of feet from the head of the grave. Sheriff
Overholt and his men felt certain Green had lured
Leek to the spot under the pretense of either digging
for buried treasure, or lying in wait for the two
Mexicans Leek had accused of stealing his food.
There was some speculation that the victim h;ad
even been tricked into digging his own grave.
After the body was removed from the grave Green
was returned to the jail. District Attorney Dan F.
Conway and his deputies, James Thuesen and Clarke
Savory, joined Sheriff Overholt and Undcrsheri(f
Tarr in questioning him. They tried for several
hours, calling upon all their experience in the field
of interrogation, but were unable to shake his calm
Constable Elmer York and Deputy Sheriff J. Ed
Martin examine some of the victim's clothing_ found
near the grave.
denial of any guilty knowledge of the crime. He
realized, however, the precarious position he was in.
"I don't know a thing about this," he said, "but
I guess I have no chance to save my skin. I'll prob-
ably go to the gas chamber, and if I do, I want
Undersheriff Tarr to be there. I'll look him in the
eye and there will be no tears on my cheeks. I'd
rather die, anyway, than to spend the rest of my life
in prison. ,
Finally the officers took him back to his cell, ad-
vising him to think the situation over. When it was
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SCHULTZ AUTO BODY & FENDER
ROLINDA MEAT MARKET
WORKS
SUNLITE MARKET
9475 W. Whitesbridge 264 -7456
Complete Automotive Reconstruction
4718 E. Kings Canyon Road Fresno
1818 Merced St., Fresno 233 -2169
ROLINDA WELDING WORKS
SUNNYLAND BULGHUR CO.
Sierra Nursery and Sprinkler Co.
9282 W. Whitesbridge 264 -7854
Don and Zella Douglas
Manufacturers of PROCESSED WHEAT
Wish To Thank You For Your Patronage
12 76 N. 1 st Street 237 -2825
1435 Gearhart 233 -4983
Compliments of
RONNIE'S MIDWAY MARKET
ALBERT SKLARZ
Swimming Pool Equipment Distributors
7091 North Blackstone 439 -2509
Buy & Sell Scrap Iron and
DON MADSEN
Used Materials
1349 No. Abby Fresno
ROSSI FLORAL CO.
2750 So. Cherry Ave. 264 -9061
1 147 Fulton, Fresno 233 -221 1
SMITH PHOTO SERVICE
Photo Finishing —Color - Black & White
T & D AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY
ROYAL PHARMACY
326 Blackstone, Fresno 266 -0975
617 Broadway 266 -9783
1417 Tulare 266 -3292
TOM SOUZA SERVICE
TARPEY DRUG STORE
Serving You for Over 25 Years
2260 Railroad 233 -9759
4127 N. Clovis Ave. 291-3518
SABER'S GROCERY
COMPLETE GROCERY LINE
STATE CENTER MEAT CO.
THERMAL PRODUCTS, INC.
Beer - Wine
Wholesale Refrigeration Supplies
3320 W. Jensen Ph. 266 -6837
1803 S. Van Ness 268 -0741
720 E. Belmont 435 -1941
SAM'S
STEELE'S LIQUORS
TOMMEL'S ROD AND REEL REPAIR
LUGGAGE AND LEATHER GOODS
EMMET STEELE, Prop.
417 W. California 264 -4539
608 Blackstone 266 -5537
1928 Mariposa, Fresno 237 -3918
TOMMY'S LIQUOR
SANTA FE HOTEL
STRAWBERRY EXCHANGE
Liquor - Wine - Beer
Basque Dinners
COOPERATIVE
TOMMY & MABEL ALSTONE
935 Santa Fe., Fresno 237 -9996
2040 G Street Fresno
1814 West Clinton 264 -9897
SARKIS K. SARKISIAN
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Several persons who were then, or later became, prominent in local law enforce-
ment were present when G. IV. Leek's hody was removed from its grave. From
left, Constable Elmer York of Fowler, Deputy Sheriff Jack Cleary, Sheriff George
Overholt, Deputy District Attorney john Guerard, Deputy Sheriff Albert Collins,
Deputy Sheriff John Ford, Deputy District Attorney Clarke Savory, District At-
torney's Investigator Amil Dernes, Deputy Coroner Aaron King, Deputy District
Attorney James Thuesen, William Green. Undersherif f lack Tara, Deputy Sheriff
1. Ed Martin, and District Attorney Dan F. Conway.
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suggested that lie have something to eat, he said,
"Now that's the way they do things. They take
you down and fatten you up for the execution.
Sure, I'll eat and then I'm going to climb in bed
and go to sleep. There is no use of me thinking
any more for my answer will be the same. I don't
know anything about it."
The law divides criminal evidence into two cate-
gories, direct and circumstantial. Direct evidence
is anything that is observed by an eyewitness. All
other evidence is circumstantial. It is usually quite
difficult to persuade a jury to convict a person of
first degree murder on circumstantial evidence alone.
Therefore District Attorney Conway realized that
even though Leek's body had been found, and there
was every reason to believe Green had killed him,
the investigation was still not complete. He there-
fore assigned one of his top deputies, James Thue-
sen, to work with the investigating officers, Jack
Tarr and John Ford. The trio had instructions to
stay on the case until they had forged a chain of
evidence that would leave no doubt in their minds
or the minds of the jury regarding Green's guilt.
Tarr and Ford have both been dead for several
years. Thuesen has been engaged in the private
practice of law since leaving the District Attorney's
office in 1950. We therefore arranged a meeting
157
with him to obtain it first -hand account of the way
in which the case was built. We found that he still
has a vivid recollection of the details of the case,
and after years of practice, at both the prosecution
and defense ends of the counsel table, he still con-
siders it the most perfect case of circumstantial
evidence ever tried.
One of the articles found in Green's room was
a box of stationery. Examination showed only one
sheet of paper and one envelope had been removed.
The paper and envelopes were identical with those
used for the letter Green claimed to have received
from Leek. In order to strengthen their theory that
Green had made a trip to San Francisco and mailed
the letter to himself, the investigators went to the
Bay City. There they conducted a painstaking check
of the cheap hotels and rooming houses in the area
of the branch post office from which the letter had
been mailed. After considerable search they found
it hotel with the name 'Ray Davis" appearing on
the register for the date the letter was mailed. This
was the name Green had used in ordering the phono-
graph records. Not only the clerk, but several guests
were able to identify a picture of Green as that of
the person registering as Davis. They also remem-
bered that he had seemed to have a great deal of
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The letter William Green wrote when he purchased
phonograph records with a hunched dollar bill he
had taken from Leek.
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money.
The officers learned that Leek had owned several
gold coins. The day after his disappearance Green
had redeemed from a Fresno pawnshop an alarm
clock and a leather coat he had pawned sometime
previously, using his own name. He repaid the
loan with a ten dollar gold piece. It was learned
that Green had spent several other hundred dollar
bills, in addition to the one sent in payment for
the phonograph records. He had ordered brushes
and other artists' supplies from a Chicago mail order
house, paying with a hundred dollar bill and asking
that the change be sent in the form of a check.
The operator of a Chinese lottery in west Fresno
supplied information that a man had bought a thirty -
five cent lottery ticket, paying for it with a hundred
dollar bill. It had turned out to be a winning ticket,
and when the winner collected his name was re-
corded. The name was William Green.
Perhaps the most involved bit of evidence con-
cerned a Waltham watch Green was wearing when
he was arrested. By a jeweler's mark inside the case
i! was traced to a jeweler in San Francisco. His
records showed it had been repaired for a soldier
stationed at the Presidio. A check there revealed
that the soldier had been discharged, but he was
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subsequently located in Chico, Butte County. He
was able to supply the address of a pawnshop in
San Francisco where he had pawned the watch and
failed to redeem it.
The pawnbroker, when shown a photograph of
Green remembered him quite well, due to the cir-
cumstances of his visit to the store. He had pur-
chased several small items, mostly costume jewelry,
and offered a hundred dollar bill in payment. Since
the pawnbroker couldn't change it, he directed him
to a clothing store nearby. The clothing store pro-
prietor refused to change the bill unless a purchase
was made, so Green bought a raincoat. He returned
to the pawnshop, paid for his purchases, and traded
a Hamilton watch for the Waltham.
The pawnbroker identified the watch Green wore
when arrested as the one involved in the transaction.
He still had the Hamilton watch in the store. An
examination of it revealed a jeweler's mark which
was subsequently traced to a watch repair shop in
Coalinga. The jeweler there identified the watch
as one he had repaired sometime previously for
G. W. Leek.
Still another link in the chain was forged when
officers re- checked Green's room, which had been
locked since his arrest, and there found a new rain-
coat; the one purchased to effect the changing of a
hundred dollar bill.
With this collection of evidence to consider, it
seemed highly unlikely that a reasonable minded
juryman would fail to be convinced that Green had
murdered Leek. Therefore, in the latter part of
June, 1938, the case was taken to trial in the court
of Superior Judge Ernest Klette.
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107, s
The envelope in which the letter Green claimed
to have received from Leek was mailed. Note that
he had started to use his true name, then erased it
and wrote the alias over the erasure.
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As it must in all criminal trials, the prosecution
began by offering evidence to prove the "corpus
delecti ", or that the crime with which the defendant
was charged had in fact been committed. In this
case there was no problem. After officers told of
the circumstances surrounding the finding of the
body, and medical experts told of their findings re-
garding the cause of death, no person in his right
mind could possibly believe that the manner in
which G. W. Leek had met death could have been
anything but cold, premeditated murder. The chal-
lenge lay in proving that William Green was the
person responsible. No one had seen the act, and
he still vehemently denied it.
To supply the needed proof the prosecutor called
what amounted to a virtual parade of witnesses to
the stand, each one with some bit of evidence or
information which pointed the finger of guilt directly
at William Green.
The officers mentioned his visit to the sheriff's
office before his arrest, and of his story concerning
the letter. There was expert testimony to prove it
was written on stationery from the box found in
Green's room. Postal inspectors and employees of
the Oakland mail order firm told of the transaction
involving the phonograph records. Arresting officers
described the catalog found in his room, and told
of other similar purchases from mail order firms in
the midwest.
To further substantiate the theory that Green had
written the letter himself, the prosecution called
Clark Sellers, an internationally known handwriting
expert. He had been one of the key witnesses in the
trial of Bruno Hauptman, the kidnapper of the Lind-
bergh baby, and of Winnie Ruth Judd, the notorious
trunk murderess. Sellers testified that, after due
comparison of the handwriting on the letter with
samples made by the defendant, he was satisfied
Green had written the letter. Even without an ex-
pert's testimony, there was strong evidence against
Green as far as handwriting was concerned. In the
letter the writer had misspelled San Francisco as
"San Franisco ". In certain writing known to have
been done by-Green, the identical error occurred.
After the letter was explained to what the prose-
cution hoped would be the jury's satisfaction, the
other witnesses, including the pawnbrokers, the
je. elers, the Chinese lottery operator, the hotel
clerk and tenants, the former soldier who had
pawned the watch, and the clothing store operator,
added their information.
isa
It was brought out that the defendant's only
known legitimate source of income since his release
from prison several months before had been a short
term of employment with a WPA crew engaged in
the eradication of gooseberry vines in a national
forest.
When he was satisfied that every available bit of
evidence had been brought to the attention of the
jury, the district attorney rested his case. It was
then Green's turn to try to refute the testimony
offered against him. He was represented by two
court appointed attorneys, John Gallagher, who still
has a successful practice in Fresno, and Ralph Mora -
dian, now a Fresno Municipal Court judge. They
tried hard to come up with a reasonable defense,
but the prosecution's case was too strong. All they
could do was put Green on the stand, allow him
to repeat his denial under oath, and try to explain
where he had obtained the money he had been
spending. He offered a vague story of having re-
ceived it from a sister in Texas, whose address he
couldn't remember. The defense then rested.
Although the trial consumed approximately ten
court days, as Thuesen remembers it, slightly less
than an hour was required for the jury to reach
its verdict, guilty of murder in the first degree. It
was described as the quickest such verdict ever
reached by a jury in Fresno County.
On June 28th Judge Klette denied a defense mo-
tion for a new trial, and formally imposed the death
sentence. In denying the motion, the judge described
the case as "about as perfect a case of circumstantial
evidence as has ever come before the court, and
amply supports the murder charge." A short time
later Green was taken to San Quentin to wait in
Death Row for the results of the automatic appeal
to the California Supreme Court.
We mentioned earlier that Green had purchased
art supplies from a mail order firm in Chicago. The
record does not show whether or not he ever had
any formal training as an artist, but those who knew
him remember that he did exhibit considerable
talent. He whiled away the time in jail by drawing.
A portrait of Abraham Lincoln, drawn on the wall
of his cell, was such a good likeness,, that it was
allowed to remain for several years.
Although he- continued to deny any actual guilt
concerning Leek's death, Green finally came up with
the story, sometime before the trial, that he knew
the identity of the killer. The person he named was
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picked up and placed in the same cell with Green,
and, unknown to either, a microphone was placed
in the cell. There was no conversation that would
in any way substantiate Green's claim. He also told
Thuesen that he knew where the killer had hidden
Leek's money, and kept promising to draw a picture
of the spot. Although Thuesen corresponded with
him while he was on Death Row, and even visited
him several times, he was unable to obtain any
further information.
In October, while Green was still awaiting the
Supreme Court decision, an incident occurred which
caused local authorities to hurriedly re -open the
investigation. Two men, Kenneth Goodman and
Clyde Bell, were arrested in Los Angeles on some
minor charge, and it was learned that they had been
squandering it great deal of money. They claimed
they had found their fortune buried in Fresno. Since
several thousand dollars of Leek's money was still
unaccounted for, they were brought here for ques-
tioning. Their story turned out to be one of the
most interesting parts of the case.
They claimed that the previous Spring, about the
first of April, they had been kicked off a freight
train by railroad police on the north edge of Fresno.
They had started looking for a place to sleep, and
had walked down a canal bank to a spot where a
crowd of people watched a group of men digging in
the sand at the bottom of a large pool which had
recently been pumped dry. They questioned some
of the spectators, and learned that a man had dis-
appeared, and that a search was being conducted for
his body.
After watching the proceedings for a while, they
lost interest and wandered away, and spent the night
under the L. R. Hagopian packing house at Mon-
terey and "H" Streets. Next morning they noticed
it spot ui.. er the building where the earth had been
recently disturbed, and, digging down several inches,
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A handwriting comparison
exhibit used at the trial
which helped convince the
Jury Green had written the
letter to himself.
uncovered a copper box and it revolver. The box
contained forty -eight hundred dollars in currency,
and two hundred fifty dollars in gold coins.
Following the ancient principle, "Losers weepers,
finders keepers ", they hurriedly stuffed the money
and the revolver into their pockets and hopped the
next freight train going toward San Francisco. They
got off at Tracy, sold their bedrolls and the revolver,
and bought bus tickets.
Immediately upon their arrival in the Bay city
they purchased complete new wardrobes, then lost
three hundred dollars in a crap game with a barber
on Fillmore Street. They then took an airliner to
Los Angeles. There they paid seventeen hundred
dollars for a new Buick, and started on a wild spend-
ing spree. They travelled a great deal, including
several trips to Mexico.
Shortly before their arrest they wrecked the Buick
by running into a streetcar. It was in a repair shop,
where it seemed likely to stay for a while, since they
couldn't quite pay the bill with the two rolls of
nickels they had left.
It seemed almost certain that the money was that
which Leek had withdrawn from the bank in Bakers-
field several months before he disappeared. The
question was, were Goodman and Bell telling the
truth regarding their possession of it, or did they
have something to do with the crime? The pack-
ing house had been recently destroyed by fire, but
a search of the ruins uncovered the copper box,
exactly where they said it would be.
The two men were taken to San Quentin and
seated in the warden's office. The copper box was
placed in a prominent position on the warden's
desk. William Green was brought in, with no pre-
vious explanation regarding the purpose of the visit.
Thuesen says that when Green entered the room, he
glanced briefly at Goodman and Bell, but there was
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no sign of recognition from either side. He then
noticed the box on the desk, and directed his atten-
tion to it. The officers talked to him for several
minutes, without mentioning either the other two
men or the box. During all that time his eyes re-
mained focused on all that remained of the loot he
had killed for. The record does not disclose whether
or not he was told that the two strangers had already
spent the money for which he was to pay with his
life.
Satisfied that Goodman and Bell had told the
truth, and that Green alone had killed Leek and
buried the box of money under the packing house,
the officers returned the two to Fresno and released
them.
On March 3rd, . 1939, the California Supreme
Court affirmed the conviction. Anxious to be certain
that their client's rights were protected, even though
in those days court appointed attorneys served with-
out fee, Gallagher and Moradian had tried to find
some technicality of law which would justify a re-
versal and a new trial. Their efforts were in vain.
In spite of the fact that no one had actually seen
Green murder Leek, and he still had not confessed,
the Supreme Court agreed with the trial court and
the jury.
On October 20th, 1939, the final act of the drama
took place. The stage was the gas chamber at San
Quentin. At 10:00 a.m. William Green was led
into the room, sobbing so violently that adhesive
tape was placed over his eyes so he couldn't see the
spectators. At 10:02 the gas was turned on, and
at 10:06 he was pronounced dead.
The newspaper account of the execution states
that minutes before he died, Green confessed to
guards that he had killed Leek. Even then, how-
ever, he tried to justify his actions by claiming, "he
tried to molest me."
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A. sample of Green's artistic ability, drawn on the
wall of the cell while he awaited trial.
Mr. Thuesen did not mention a confession to
guards. He did, however, recall another incident
which satisfied him. He stated that immediately
after the execution he contacted the priest who had
visited Green during his last hours. He realized the
priest could not ethically divulge the contents of a
privileged conversation, and he was both morally
certain and convinced from a legal standpoint that
Green was guilty. However, unless there had been
a confession, there would always be people who
would make the most of the almost infinitesimal
possibility that the wrong man had been convicted.
After listening to this explanation, the priest told
him, "You have nothing to worry about."
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A & H Farms
A &JCafe
Ace Supermarket
Bel- Madera Club
Bel- Madera Drive Inn
John T. Bragg and San
Briscoe Mfgs of Calif.
W. F. Bufkin Ranches
J. J. Cardwell Ranch
Dean's Men & Boys Wear
Dorothy's
Epperson's Market
Erosher Supply Co.
George Fries
Jack C. Guernsey
Oscar E. Jemer & Sons
Johnson Welding & Mfg
Kerman Custom Upholstery
Kerman Drug Ca.
Kromberg Bros.
Levnord Larson
Mack Lazarus Ford
Ma's Cafe
Noble Cattle Co.
Plaza Drugs
The Purple Poppy
Reno's Hardware
Solonde Valadez, Beauty Shop
Sim's Motor Co.
Souza's Liquor Store
T & W Radiator
Valley Ford Center
Walkers New & Used
Ward's Garage
Westside Elec. Shop
Whitesbridge Auction House
KINGSBURG
Andersen Bros. Brake & Wheel
Beer Monument Works
Dick's Garage
Ellberg Construction
George & Beatrice Garner
Girazion Fruit Co.
Jim's Egg Ranch
Kingsburg Body & Fender Shop
Kingsburg Lumber Co.
Monson's Plumbing & Heating
Olson Bros. Mfg. Co.
Tri- County Motors
LAKESHORE
Luke Share Resort
Pine Cone Shoppe
LATON
Del's Custom Body & Fender Shop
Laton Coop Gin
Dale Hunt
The Loton Lunch
Laton Market
Moctesuma Club
MENDOTA
Coil Ranch, Inc.
Crawford Motel
Dave's Superette
AL (PAPPY) PAPULIAS
INDEX TO
66
W. J. Deal Ranch
98
Frey Bearing Co.
66
J. W. Guthrie
66
Len & Min's Cafe
66
Murrietto Forms
66
Pappas & Co.
98
Rowe's Seaside Service
66
Sorenson Machine Works
98
Valley Cut Rate Liquor
87
Westside Chemical Co.
102
ORANGE COVE
103
A. C. Market
66
B. H. & O. Cold Storige
66
Cude's Grocery Store
66
Farmers Supermarket
102
Harding & Leggett, Inc.
102
Orange Cove Auto Wrecking
101
Orange Cove Orange Growers
50
Cove Valley Packers, Inc.
66
Orange Cave Pharmacy
66
Three Musketeers
66
Adams Barber Shop
103
PARLIER
66
Ben's Cafe
104
Condit's Furniture
102
Master Market
103
Monerief Sales & Service
66
Frank Montague Trucking Co.
66
Parlier Store
102
Sorensen Packing Co.
66
Tovar's Grocery Store
66
Albrecht's Welding
103
PIEDRA
102
The Hitchin' Rail
66
Alex & Effie's Drive in
66
REEDLEY
103
Berryhill Elec. Motor Shop
103
Clark's Corner East Reedley Store
103
Colonial Flower Shop
66
Wm. Fedrou
66
Great Western School of Aero.
102
W. J. Heinrichs
66
Wm H. Kelly, Richfield
66
Lee's Service
66
Lozano Bras. Trucking
103
Malakion Trucking
84
Andrew S. Marich
83
Metry's Cafe
50
Miller's Garage
66
Reedley Army Surplus
60
Reedley Nursery
86
Rogers Corner Grocery
B6
Solwnsser Mfg. Co.
66
Sun Valley Grape Distr.
86
Tom's TV & Appliances
60
Valentino's Pizzeria
66
Valley Plumbing Co.
86
86
RIVERDALE
86
Brown's Feed & Seed
85
Dorn's Butane & Appliance
84
Floyd Dunohoo
79
McKeon's Store
78
Mc Lead Ford
84
Musky's Auto Salvage
Powell Warehouse
68
Riverdale Drug Store
85
Riverdale Plumbing & Appliance
86
Riverdale Richfield Service
68
Shepherd Chevrolet Co.
68
SANGER
52
A. J. Amesbury & Sons
76
Aprile's Place
Barr Packing Co.
70
Henry Bender Motor Sales
71
Bianco Packing Co.
71
J. & Wm. E. Boos
4;kf e0Y
Rue. P11. 227 -70`72
• 1791 E. HEDGES
• PH. 233.4536
• FRESNO. CALIF.
Chris Sorensen Packing Co.
Western Wagon Wagon Wheel
BRANDS
Growers - Packers - Shippers
QUALITY CALIFORNIA FRUIT
Phone 646 -2721
PARLIER
ADVERTISERS
70 Colho Electric Dist.
71 Capitol Market
70 Chooliian Bros. Packing Cc
68 Creager Funeral Chapel
70 Fairview Garage
71 E. Gibbs & Sons
71 Gong's Market
70 Hogue's Bottle Shop
70 Leonard Brothers Ranch
71 Kings River Lodge
Munk's Lodge
92 The Oasis
92 Oliver's Place
68 Opal & Joes Place
68 Perry's
92 Pine Flat Service
91 Victor Pistacchia Pumps
91 Sanger Automotive
92 Sanger Flowers
91 Sanger Ready Mix
91 John Steinert, Jr. Ins.
Stop -N -Shop Market
Turpin's Service
79 Tusan Packing Co.
79 Valencia Market
79 Wonder Valley Dude Ranch
80
80
79
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79
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68
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93
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90
52
87
90
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88
SAN JOAQUIN
Adney's Cafe
Matt's Club
National Market
Robb Bros. Trucking, Inc,
San Joaquin Elec. & Plumbing
West Side Cafe
Westside Farmers Cooperative Gin
West Side Pump Co.
SELMA
Andersen Bros.
The grown Style Shop
Dewey E. Cox
Darnell's Meat Market
Deluxe Cleaners
Diamond Meat Co.
Eknoian & MacDonald
Floyd's Auto Parts
Fox Drug Store
Freeway Lanes
G & R Welding & Muffler Shop
Hacienda DeLosReyes
Ho ley's Tire Service
Kelly's Farm & Garden Supply
Laikom & Hatcher Co.
Lee's Half -Way House
McDonald's Cafe
Monarch Glass & Metal
Page Funeral Chapel
Robinson Funeral Chapel
Selma Motor Sales
Selma TV Center
Sequoia Industrial Laundry
The Sport Shop
Dan Sharp Pumps
Torii Market
Van Zile Electric
SHAVER LAKE
Tollhouse Garage
Angela's Bakery & Coffee Shop
Eckert's Lodge
Shaver Lake Barber & Beauty Shop
Shaver Lake Bldg. Materials
Shover Lake Garage
TRANQUILLITY
M. G. Angus Ranch
Miller & Wilson Market
Shell Distributors
90
FRESNO
88
A
89
88
A Nursery
52
AAA Electric
88
A & B Liquor
52
ABC Music & Ace Cigarette
88
AFCO Discount Dept. Store
90
A & H Beer Garden
87
A & M Carpet and Linoleum
86
A & M Lumber Co.
90
Al Insulation & Fence
87
Abbott's Mobil Service
Ace Aluminum Awnings Co.
89
Ace Line Striping Service
Ace Liquor
52
89
Ace Mobile Key Shop
52
Ace Refrigeration Sales & Service
88
Acme Machine Co.
88
Acme Refrigeration Service
89
Acorn Equipment Rental
52
Adams Barber Shop
88
Advance TV Service
88
Aero Sales & Service
89
Air Oasis Cafe
Air Oasis Company
Airport Chevron Service
62
Air -Way Forms
62
Airways Coffee Shop
62
Al & Eileen's Ranch House
63
AI's Chevron Service
52
Albrecht's Welding
62
Alert- Craftsmon Letter Service
55
Joe Alessandri
62
Alex & Effie's Drive in
Sam Alexander
The Alibi Club
85
A. R. Allampress Co.
52
Allen Automatic Music Co.
83
Allen Warehouse Co. of Calif.
52
Allen's Welding Shop
84
Allied Electric Motor Service
82
Allied Equipment Co.
83
Allied Linoleum
83
Allied Paving Co.
85
Allied Plumbing
84
Allied Paint & Body
83
Allied Television Service
85
Aluminum Screen & Door Co.
84
American Paving Co.
52
Amer - Parision Laundry & Cleaners
83
American Warehouse Ca.
84
Dr. Sidney Ames -
83
Anastasio's Tobacco Factory
167
Anchor of California
84
Andella Liquor
85
Anderson Brake & Wheel Service
Anderson Rock Products
84
J. C. Andersen Ranch
85
Andy's Warehouse
84
Andy's Nursery
83
Andy's Owl Club
52
Andy's Pizzeria
84
Angelo's Drive In
Angelo's Meat Mkt.
Antique Upholstering Shop
68
Apache Paving Co.
68
The Apartment
76
Appleby & Co.
76
Arcade Trailer Park
79
Arnold's Electrical Contractors
76
Arrow Pharmacy
Arthur's Cafe
Artistic Cleaners
62
Art's Chuck Wagon
62
Asahi Nursery, Inc.
62
Asher Bros.
480AtA.
AUTOMATIC
Transmission Exchange
Guaranteed 6000 Miles or 6 Mos.
Low Budget Terms - Courtesy Cars Available
Repairing 8r Adjustments
One Day Service on B.A.P. Exchanges
FREE CITY TOWING
4863 N. Blackstone BA 2 -7701
(One Block South of Show)
South Hiway 99 at Jensen AD 4 -4189
32 Branches to Serve You in California, Oregon and Nevada
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138
38
138
54
38
138
138
138
18
138
55
124
18
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138
18
28
138
36
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138
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138
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136
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138
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138
14
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108
28
Ashlon Pharmacy
106
Associated Former of Fresno
14
Atlas Scaffold & Equipment
10
Audio Sales Co.
14
Aust Trucking Co.
138
Auto Diesel Electric
106
Auto Doctors
127
Automatic Music Systems
40
Automotive Parts Co.
138
Automotive Utility Corp.
35
B
BAP Transmission Exchange
B & B Fence Co.
B & J Trailer Rental
B & L Foodland, Inc.
B & L Uquors
B & T Electric
Bob BoIdock
Baker Chevron Service
Charles Boloian Co.
Bamboo Hut
Bonk of America
The Bank of Tokyo
Bouers Auto Wrecking
Baron's Poultry Ranch
Bartel Bldg. Materials
Basque Hotel
Herb Bauer
Beaver's Hatchery
Becksteod Motor Soles
Paul Bedo Distributing Co.
Bedrosian Tile & Supply Co.
Bel Air Motel
Beller's Furniture
Be Imont Forms
Belmont Memorial Park
Belmont Motors
Belmont Saw Shop
Beltone Hearing Aid
Ben's
Benson's Bakery
John Bertoo
Berven Rug Mills Inc.
Bet -R Radio & TV
Bet -R -Roofs
Better Pest Control
Biedermann's Outboard Motor Shop
Big Bore Drilling Co.
Big Boy Market
Big Save Market
Big Star Motel
Stanton Biggs
Garnet Billings
Dallas Black Trucking
Blackburn Auto Parts
Blackstone Auto Parts
Blackstone Bowl
Blackstone Garage
Blackstone Motors
Blackstone Pharmacy
Blosser's Sports Equipment
Blue Haven Pools
Bob's Garage
Bob's Tavern
Bonsteel Dump Trucking
The Borden Co.
Boys Market
S. A. Branch
The Branding Iron
George Britton Trucking
Broadway Steam Cleaning
Brosi's Hardware
Brown Bros. Adjustors
4rownie Muffler Service
164
120
14
115
138
20
57
138
75
140
109
9
14
140
140
48
140
140
140
140
22
140
140
163
29
140
152
154
140
106
110
38
140
111
111
111
140
140
140
149
111
28
52
56
19
55
52
140
140
140
163
140
140
140
4
163
143
140
111
140
140
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INDEX
Brown's Super Market
Bruce's Barber Shop
Fronk Bruno Market
Bruno & Telegan
Bruno Used Materials
Brunswig Drug Co.
K. C. Buck Service
Bud & Li I's
Buford's
Builders Concrete
Buker & Colson Drug
Archie Burton Douglas Service
Bussey Well Pipe Works
Butler Convalescent Home
Budd Byrne's Engine Works
C & I Broke Co.
Caesar Pump Co.
Cohn's of Fresno
Cal Market
Calls Auto Repair
Calcot, Ltd.
Cal- Sesome Producers
Calif. Chrome
California Fresno Oil Co.
California Jewelry & Loan Co.
California Motel
California Sewage Disposal Co.
Colwo Disposal
Colwo Grill
Co Iwo Hotel
Co Iwo Quality Market
Ca Iwo Rexall Pharmacy
Ca Iwo U -Save Liquor Store
Frank Camin Beauty Salon
Campbell Tax & Busi. Service
Campus Corral Trailer Park
Canteen Service of San Joaquin
Capital Cleaners & Dyers
Copozzi's Brake & Tune Up
Capriolo Cafe
Carberry Crop Dusters
Cardinal Electronic Service
Carl's Auto Repair
Carls Wholesale Meats
Carousel Restaurant
Carter & Sons
Carter's Heating Service
J. Cartwright & Son
Carver Colton Gin Co.
Cosa Conales
R. E. Case
Cat's Paw
Caudle Battery Co.
Cavalier Uquors
Coves Buick Co.
Cedar Ave. Nursery
Cedar Heights Uquors
Central City Garage
Central Empire Storage
Central Hydraulic Service
Central Tile & Marble
Central Vac of Fresno
Central Valley Contractors Service
Central Valley Debris Box Service
Central Valley Leveling Co.
Central Valley Pipe Co.
Certified Cesspool Co.
Cheekos Cafe
Cherry Auction
Chicago Furniture Co.
Chicken Delight
Chief's Auto Parts
Chihuahua Tortilleria
DON & CHUCK'S USED CARS
"Big Values in Used Cars"
4556 E. Belmont 251 -8654
G & N Battery & Filter Distr.
GOULD AND TRIPLE -A BATTERIES
Bob Heimgortner
2223 S. VAN NESS AVE. P' PONE 268 -0691
TO ADVERTISERS
59
Chris' Coffee Shop
140
Chrismon's Restaurant
140
Christensen's
12
Chuck's Richfield
20
Cigarette Service Co.
9
Circle H. Service Co.
140
Circle W. Appliance Service Co.
52
Cityedge Drive In
49
Civic Patrol
56
Russ Clements Service
140
Clack & Cummins, Inc.
140
Clark Equipment
140
Clark's Garage
52
Roy B. Cline Union Oil Sta.
124
The Clock Shop
142
Clover Club
44
Club Laundry & Cleaners, Inc.
28
Coates Boat & Motors
30
Coca Cola Bottling Co.
36
Cody Bros. Plumbing
140
Coffee's
140
Cain Music Inc.
149
College Wilshire Service
140
Columba's Cafe
36
Colyear Motor Soles Co.
142
Commercial Body Sales & Mfg.
8
Commercial Electra Plating
140
Commercial Mfg. Supply Co.
20
Consolidated Lathing Cc-
32
Continental Markets
32
Continental Title Co.
142
Contino's Italian Delicatessen
142
Cook & LoVoy Insurance
142
Cookie's Custom Auto Upholstery
11
Cool -Temp Service
120
J. E. Cooley Jr. Funeral Service
50
Co -op Milk Drive In
142
Corea Trucking
32
Ray Cornelius Painting Contractor
142
Cotton Belt Suppliers
122
Country Boy Mrkt.
142
Country Cousin Mrkt.
56
The Country Store
34
J. T. Cowan
142
Cox & Sons Inc
50
Crest Meat Market
38
Crocker Citizens National Bank
142
Crocket Bros. Dodge
142
Crowley -Hill Co.
140
Crown Meat Co.
142
Cummings & Cummings
110
Electronic Specialties Co.
18
D
142
Dale Bros.
22
Dale Electric
30
Daleno & Marciochi, Inc.
33
Danish Creamery Assn.
142
Daugherty Travel Service
142
Dave's Auto Electric
122
Dave's Tractors
109
Dave's Van & Storage
30
David & Sons
10
Sam Davidson Co.
10
De Arc's Used Cars
111
Deavenport Ranches, Inc.
30
John DeBenedetto & Sons
142
Deckert's Market
18
Dee's 41 Club
38
Dee's Plumbing
32
DeKor Drugs
120
Delk Pest Control
111
deMwrquis
142
Demco Library Supplies
20
Tony DeMera's Mobil Service
142
Mike Demiriian Trucking Service
122
Denny's Coffee Shop
18
Densmore Engine Re -nu & Supply
28
Dependalbe Cleaners
122
De- Pester Wertern, Inc.
166
Lloyd Deroshio, Plastering Cont.
24
Devlin Drew Co.
142
Diamond National Corp.
142
Diamond T Sales
148
DiBuduo & DeFendis Agcy.
148
DiCicco's Pizzeria
44
Dicks Supplies Inc.
22
Dicks Traingle Motors
122
Didier's Liquor
142
Bob Dillard Uvestock
142
John Dillon Plumbing
142
Joe Dishion Shell Service
44
Dollar Save Market
129
Domenico's Restaurant
13
Dominic's Liquors
142
Don & Chucks Used Cars
163
Donut Makers
56
Dossey Trucking Inc.
24
Double S. Cattle Co.
127
Dow Uquors
122
Drake Hotel
53
Dream Fluff Do -Nuts
142
Dudley Steel Bldg.
142
Tom Duffey's Antiques
142
Dutch's Ranch House
4
Dymond T V & Appliance
32
E
142
E & S Automotive
26
142
Bi I I Eads Sharp Cars
38
P. J. Eods Used Cars
26
Eagle Cafe
9
4
Eagle Transfer Co.
36
East El Monte Guest Home
10
East Fresno Used Car
63
Easton Drug Co.
16
Easton Food Lockers
38
Easton Lumber & Supply Co.
113
Bud Eberwein Brake Service
142
Eddie's Pastry Shop
133
Edwards Lock & Safe Co.
38
Edwards Packing Co.
El Capitan Motel
3
Elbee Co.
136
Elbow Room
142
Electric Laboratories Inc.
142
Electric Motor Shop
Ill
Electrical Suppliers
Electronic Specialties Co.
El Goto Negro Cafe
26
Elmer Elio
8
Eli's Electrical Service
134
Elliott Mfg. Co.
Ellis Manor Apartments
142
Jess M. Ellis Refrigeration
144
El Mar Packing Co.
El Patio Club
44
EI Porodo
45
EI Rancho Motel
12
El Scrape Cafe
117
El Trocadero Cafe
144
Elzay's Launderette
I44
Ernie's Cabinet & Stare Fixtures
144
Ernie's Service
28
Estradas
24
Evans Drapery Studio
136
Evans Elec. Service
Everybody's Market
166
48
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34
Family Diner
144
Farm Machinery Center
WILLARD LUMBER
& SUPPLY CO.
BUILDING SERVICE CENTER
264 -4754
2021 H STREET AT DIVISADERO
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120
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144
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26
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144
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144
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116
144
144
126
144
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144
144
136
144
19
Farmers Ins. Group
Fomom's Merchant Patrol
Foshion Cleaners Ltd.
Foy's Beauty College
Federal Fruit Distr.
Federal Jewelry & Loan
Felles Planing Mill
Fennell's Sunland Service
Ferdinondi Tuxedo Headquarters
Ferries & collie
Fiberglass Engineering & Supply
Frise & Firsternberger
Fig Gorden Golf Course
Fig Garden Grocery
Fig Garden Village Assn.
First National Bank of Fresno
First Western Bank
Ray Fisher Pharmacy
Flag Janitorail Supply
The Flasher Co.
J. Fleck Agency
The Flower Basket
The Food Banks Inc.
Jim Foster Trucking
Foster's Freeze
4 C's College
Four -Some Club
Foxhole Tavern
Fremor Motel
Bi I I French
Fresno Ag. Hordwore
Fresno Auto Auction
Fresno Automatic Tranmission Ser
Fresno Bog Co.
Fresno Baking Co.
Fresno Bass Lake Freight Lines
Fresno Bible House
Fresno Body Works
Fresno Brake Supply
Fresno Cottle Feeding
Fresno Cleaners, Inc.
Fresno Community Hospital
Fresno Cotton Sales Agency
Fresno Credit Bureau
Fresno Electric Co.
Fresno Equipment Co.
Fresno Funeral Chapel
Fresno Garage
Fresno Helicopters, Inc.
Fresno Irrigation Appliances
Fresno Junk Co.
Fresno Liquor Store
Fresno Macaroni Co.
Fresno Marble & Tile Co.
Fresno Memorial Gardens
Fresno Merchants Patrol
Fresno Mortgage Exchange
Fresno Motel
Fresno Motor Sales
Fresno Neon Signs Co.
Fresno Notions & Drug
Fresno Oxygen
Fresno Paving Co.
Fresno Planing Mill Co. Inc.
Fresno Sanitary Co.
Fresno Saw Service
Fresno Sheetrock Co.
Fresno Tire Warehouse Inc.
Fresno Truck Stop
Fresno While & Autocar Sales
Fresno Wire Rope & Rigging Co.
Fries, Ellithrope, Eaton, Baird
& Sweet Ins.
Vernon Friesen
Frigid Food Lockers
M. Friis- Hansen & Co.
L. E. Frisch
116
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136
144
144
144
144
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146
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146
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106
45
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INDEX TO
Frontier Chevrolet Co. Cove
Fruehauf Trailer Co. 1
Fugi Cafe 1
G & A Market
G & L Sports Equipment
G & L Truck Terminal
G & N Battery & Filter Dist
John N. Gabel Realty
Vincent Ganduglia Trucking
Garden Specially Shop
Gardner Motors, Inc.
Garrett House
Gas -N -Wash
Gateway Market
Genco's Liquor
General Bearing Co.
General Surplus
General Teamsters Union
George's Auto Gloss Co.
George's Garage
Getchell Truck Sales
Ed Gillis Chevron Station
Giordano Market
Glen -Dell Barber Shop
Globe Drug Co.
Gold Nugget
Golden Eagle Food Markel
Golden State Broom Co.
Gong's Market
Gong's Whitesbridge Market
Gospel Music & Supply
Graham Radio & Television
Grand Centro[ Hotel
Grandma's Pantry
Graves Upholstering
Gray Lift, Inc.
Great Western Trailer Sales
Greeway Auto Body
Greg's
Russell E. Groves, Inc.
Gus & Dorris
Hacienda Motel
Haehl Equipment
Hahn's Automotive Service
Half Moon Cafe
Hall & Hall
Halwood Service
Hamilton's Grocery
Honcion's Market
Hansen C truclion Co.
Happy Liquor Store
Hardy's Service
Hare's Richfield Service
Tom Harris Electric
Harrison Motor Parts
Harron Box Nailing Co.
Harry's Furniture Repair
Hart's Pharmacy
Fred Hartman Real Estate
J. B. Hawkins Ranch
Healey & Popovich
Perry M. Heard
Hedrick's Department Store
Hefley Trucking Co.
Heilbron -Jonas Film Service
Heilzig & Shirkey
Henderson Gardens
Henrietta Ranch Products
Henry's Liquor Store
Henry's 24 -Hour Restaurant
Herb's Joyn't
Manuel Mendoso Herrera
Hertz Truck Rental Service
Walter H. Heye, Cotton
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Phone 268 -5376
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148
I & T Union Service 148
Ideal Furniture 148
Imperial Pools 12
Incandescent Supply Co. 148
Independent Disposal Co. 48
Independent Sheet Metal 150
Industrial Plating 150
International Harvester Co. 124
Ireland Mfg. Co. 150
Italian Kitchen 28
J & J Service 150
J & S Pointing Service 42
Jock's Welding & Machine Works 150
Jacobs Garage 150
Joe's Cleaners & Tailors 150
Joke's Auto Body Works 8
Jaynes & Co. 42
Jeffrey Electric Construction Cu. 150
J. T. Jenkins Co. 37
Jensen Auto Parts 37
Jensen & Pi legard 150
Jerry's Tavern 150
C. W Jessen Construction Co. 114
Jet Drive -In 150
Johnnnie's Garage 150
Johnnie's Market & Cafe )50
Johnnie's Tavern 26
Johnson Drilling Co. 123
Johnson's Gun Shop 150
Teddy Johnson 150
Wolter S. Johnson Select Con 35
Johnston Gear & Machine Works 150
Jones Ambulance Service 39
Jones Toys - Gifts - Hardware 150
Jorgensen's Batter Shop 150
Jorgensen & Co.
Josephine Furniture
Jourdan Concrete Pipe Cc
Joy -N -Joy Cafe
Jr. Boolery
K A R M
K -Mort Discount Store
Karl's Realty
Korn's Sunnyside Pharmacy
Karp, Ben Sales & [non Co.
Karsh Bakery
Kasper's Drive Up
Kay's Liquors
Kearney Guest Homes
Louie Kee Market
Keller's Used Cars
Kellner Lumber Co.
Kenny's Automotive
Kerr Rug Co.
Kiggen'sInsurance Agency
King Muffler Service
King- O -Meot Co.
Kings Canyon Discount House
Kings County Truck Lines
Klein Boat Trailers
Klein & Klein
Knobby House Restaurant
Komoto Department Store
Krug's Fire & Burglar Detection
Kuckenbecker, Inc.
Kuettel Piano House
K -Y Lumber
LMT Building Co.
Lo Cucoracho Store
E. W Loisne, O. D.
Lomanuzzi & Panloleo
Frank Lambe
Lange Roofing Co.
Langworthy Paving & Grading
Larsen Bros. Auto Parts
Larson -Rotto Construction Co.
Speed B. Leas
Lee's Moving Service
Leonardo Market
Lewis Food Market
Liberty Auto Service
Lightning Record Shop
Morris E. Under, Jr., Trucking
Lindy's Drive In .
Lion Packing Co.
lisle Funeral Home
Little Wheel Cafe
Byron Lovejoy Roofing
Lowe's Market
Luigi's Restaurant
Lum's Chop Suey
Lyle's Beauty College
M F Insurance Agency
M & M Tires & Service
Madera Distributing Co.
Madison Butane Service
Mammoth Truck Service
Manchester Auto Wash
Manhattan - Guarontee Insurance Co
Manuel's Auot Wrecking
Morbo Quality Foods, Inc.
S. E. Mariner Co.
Marion Nine Lumber Co.
Marion's Beauty Salon
Mark's Food Market
Charles E Morsello
Cecil S. Marsh, Electric Contractor
CIGARETTE
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COMPLETE VENDING SERVICE
PHONE 268 -4419
405 N. Palm Fresno, California
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J & S Pointing Service 42
Jock's Welding & Machine Works 150
Jacobs Garage 150
Joe's Cleaners & Tailors 150
Joke's Auto Body Works 8
Jaynes & Co. 42
Jeffrey Electric Construction Cu. 150
J. T. Jenkins Co. 37
Jensen Auto Parts 37
Jensen & Pi legard 150
Jerry's Tavern 150
C. W Jessen Construction Co. 114
Jet Drive -In 150
Johnnnie's Garage 150
Johnnie's Market & Cafe )50
Johnnie's Tavern 26
Johnson Drilling Co. 123
Johnson's Gun Shop 150
Teddy Johnson 150
Wolter S. Johnson Select Con 35
Johnston Gear & Machine Works 150
Jones Ambulance Service 39
Jones Toys - Gifts - Hardware 150
Jorgensen's Batter Shop 150
Jorgensen & Co.
Josephine Furniture
Jourdan Concrete Pipe Cc
Joy -N -Joy Cafe
Jr. Boolery
K A R M
K -Mort Discount Store
Karl's Realty
Korn's Sunnyside Pharmacy
Karp, Ben Sales & [non Co.
Karsh Bakery
Kasper's Drive Up
Kay's Liquors
Kearney Guest Homes
Louie Kee Market
Keller's Used Cars
Kellner Lumber Co.
Kenny's Automotive
Kerr Rug Co.
Kiggen'sInsurance Agency
King Muffler Service
King- O -Meot Co.
Kings Canyon Discount House
Kings County Truck Lines
Klein Boat Trailers
Klein & Klein
Knobby House Restaurant
Komoto Department Store
Krug's Fire & Burglar Detection
Kuckenbecker, Inc.
Kuettel Piano House
K -Y Lumber
LMT Building Co.
Lo Cucoracho Store
E. W Loisne, O. D.
Lomanuzzi & Panloleo
Frank Lambe
Lange Roofing Co.
Langworthy Paving & Grading
Larsen Bros. Auto Parts
Larson -Rotto Construction Co.
Speed B. Leas
Lee's Moving Service
Leonardo Market
Lewis Food Market
Liberty Auto Service
Lightning Record Shop
Morris E. Under, Jr., Trucking
Lindy's Drive In .
Lion Packing Co.
lisle Funeral Home
Little Wheel Cafe
Byron Lovejoy Roofing
Lowe's Market
Luigi's Restaurant
Lum's Chop Suey
Lyle's Beauty College
M F Insurance Agency
M & M Tires & Service
Madera Distributing Co.
Madison Butane Service
Mammoth Truck Service
Manchester Auto Wash
Manhattan - Guarontee Insurance Co
Manuel's Auot Wrecking
Morbo Quality Foods, Inc.
S. E. Mariner Co.
Marion Nine Lumber Co.
Marion's Beauty Salon
Mark's Food Market
Charles E Morsello
Cecil S. Marsh, Electric Contractor
CIGARETTE
SERVICE CO.
COMPLETE VENDING SERVICE
PHONE 268 -4419
405 N. Palm Fresno, California
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Jorgensen & Co.
Josephine Furniture
Jourdan Concrete Pipe Cc
Joy -N -Joy Cafe
Jr. Boolery
K A R M
K -Mort Discount Store
Karl's Realty
Korn's Sunnyside Pharmacy
Karp, Ben Sales & [non Co.
Karsh Bakery
Kasper's Drive Up
Kay's Liquors
Kearney Guest Homes
Louie Kee Market
Keller's Used Cars
Kellner Lumber Co.
Kenny's Automotive
Kerr Rug Co.
Kiggen'sInsurance Agency
King Muffler Service
King- O -Meot Co.
Kings Canyon Discount House
Kings County Truck Lines
Klein Boat Trailers
Klein & Klein
Knobby House Restaurant
Komoto Department Store
Krug's Fire & Burglar Detection
Kuckenbecker, Inc.
Kuettel Piano House
K -Y Lumber
LMT Building Co.
Lo Cucoracho Store
E. W Loisne, O. D.
Lomanuzzi & Panloleo
Frank Lambe
Lange Roofing Co.
Langworthy Paving & Grading
Larsen Bros. Auto Parts
Larson -Rotto Construction Co.
Speed B. Leas
Lee's Moving Service
Leonardo Market
Lewis Food Market
Liberty Auto Service
Lightning Record Shop
Morris E. Under, Jr., Trucking
Lindy's Drive In .
Lion Packing Co.
lisle Funeral Home
Little Wheel Cafe
Byron Lovejoy Roofing
Lowe's Market
Luigi's Restaurant
Lum's Chop Suey
Lyle's Beauty College
M F Insurance Agency
M & M Tires & Service
Madera Distributing Co.
Madison Butane Service
Mammoth Truck Service
Manchester Auto Wash
Manhattan - Guarontee Insurance Co
Manuel's Auot Wrecking
Morbo Quality Foods, Inc.
S. E. Mariner Co.
Marion Nine Lumber Co.
Marion's Beauty Salon
Mark's Food Market
Charles E Morsello
Cecil S. Marsh, Electric Contractor
CIGARETTE
SERVICE CO.
COMPLETE VENDING SERVICE
PHONE 268 -4419
405 N. Palm Fresno, California
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Melody Food Market
Mexico Cafe
Midland Savings & Loan
Mid State Bowl
Mid State Linoleum
Mid Valley Sports Center
Mid Valley Trailer Sales
Mike's Car Lot
Mike's Liquor Store
Mi I ler's Drug
Mi Rancho Tortilla Shop
Mirigion Electric Service
Mike Miyomoto
Mohler's U -Save Liquors
Lloyd Moller
Monarch Rifrigeration Co.
Monte -Sono Stone Crafts
Montgomery Ward
Gene Morales
Morris Fruit Co.
Sue P. Mosesion
Motel Lodge
The Murray Co. of Texas
My Hardware
Myers -Ward Tractor & Equipment Co
Nagare Body & Paint
Nesbitt Bottling Co.
New China Cafe
New England Sheet Metal
New Wonderland Swim &Roller Rink
Nieto Products
Normort's Furs
Norsigion Bros. Aircraft Repairs
Northrup King & Co
O K Garage
O K Produce
Oak Leaf Restaurant
O'Brien's Broke Service
Ochinero Produce
Oklahoma Oil Co.
P. E O'Hoir Co.
Okamoto's
Olive Manor Rest Home
O'Neill Meat Co.
Onick, Inc.
Oriental Dry Goods
Fronk M. Ormonde
Ostergoord Feeds
The Outpost
Owl Transfer
P & N Liquors
Paddock Pools of Fresno
Palace Meats
Polm Olive Drug Co.
Polm Olive Realty
Poppy's Meats
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Pioneer Mercantile
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Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.
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The Players
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Playland Pool
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Potigian Transfer
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Producers Dairy, Inc.
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Valley Aluminum Co.
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Rainbow Ballroom
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Ralph's Carpet Mart
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Ranchers Cotton Oi 1
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Rou's Dairy Form
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Ray's Television Service
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Red Triangle Oil Co.
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Reliable Cesspool Co.
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Reno's Specialized Service
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Rest Haven Sanitarium
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Rhodes
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Gene Richards Paving Co.
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Ridge Electric Motor Shop
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Jack Riley's Enterprises
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Roberts Fig Co.
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Robinson's Auto Body Shop
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Rock Well Drilling Co.
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Robber's Modamoiselle
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Rodisco Products
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Reeding Park Pharmacy
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Reeding Park Welding
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Rolinda Farmers Store
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Rolindo Feed Lot
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Rolinda Meat Market
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Rolinda Welding Works
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Roma Wine Co.
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Ronnie's Midway Market
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Rose Haven Rest Home
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Rossi Floral Co.
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Royal Pharmacy
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Ruckstell California Sale Co.
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Rufener's Village Drugs
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Ted SchmaII & Son
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Security First National Bank
Seibert Petroleum
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Shalimar
Sham's Excavating Co.
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The Sisters
Albert Sklarz
Clyde Smart
Cliff Smith's Used Cars
Dove Smith Petroleum, Inc.
Smith Photo Service
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Snox Self Service Drive Ins
Tom Souza Service
Specialized Ornamental Iron Work
Sprouse -Reitz Co.
Stanley's Market
Stan's Chevron Service
Star Supermarket
State Center Meet Co.
Sfeele's Liquor
Sterling Towel Co.
Stevens Music
Steve's Saddle Shop
Stillman Drug
Strawberry Exchange Coop
Struzo Liquor Store
Suburban Steel Co.
Sulente Grocery
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Sunland Refining Co.
Sunlite Market
Sun Mcid Raisins Growers
Sunnyland Bulghur Co.
Sunset Tile Co.
Superior Reproductions & Drafting
Supreme Hay, Inc.
Swimtrim, Inc.
Sycamore Island Ranch
T & D Automotive Supply
Taco Tienda
Torpey Drug Stare
Terrace Beauty Shop
Thermal Products, Inc.
Herman Theraff Pontiac, Inc.
Thrifty Drive Ins
Thrifty Green Stamps
Tinkler Mission Chapel
Title Insurance & Trust Co.
Tommel's Rod & Reel Repair
Tommy's Liquor
Leland Tompkins Dairy Equipment
Toni's Tavern
Top Hat
John Torik Automotive Service
Town House Inn of Fresno
Tradewinds Motor Hotel
Travelers Body & Fender Works
Trovelon Trailer Sales
Charley M. Treat
Triple A Garage
Triple J Drugs
Tropicana Lodge
Truck Dispatch Service
Truckers Inn
Turpin's Furniture
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Son Francisco Floral
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Son Joaquin Hydraulics
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San Joaquin Pools
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San Joaquin Valley Poultry Producers
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Sonti's Inc.
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Sarkis K. Sarkisian
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2345 WOODSON AVE.
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FRESNO. CALIFORNIA
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Ted SchmaII & Son
Schultz Auto Body & Fender Works
Screen Print
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Security First National Bank
Seibert Petroleum
Semper Truck Lines
Seven ilp Bottling
Shalimar
Sham's Excavating Co.
Shay, Harold - Insuror
Shelburne's Stationery
Sierra Auto Supply
Sierra Hospital
Sierra Nursery & Sprinkler Co.
The Sisters
Albert Sklarz
Clyde Smart
Cliff Smith's Used Cars
Dove Smith Petroleum, Inc.
Smith Photo Service
Roy Smith Bail Bonds
Snox Self Service Drive Ins
Tom Souza Service
Specialized Ornamental Iron Work
Sprouse -Reitz Co.
Stanley's Market
Stan's Chevron Service
Star Supermarket
State Center Meet Co.
Sfeele's Liquor
Sterling Towel Co.
Stevens Music
Steve's Saddle Shop
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Suburban Steel Co.
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Sunlite Market
Sun Mcid Raisins Growers
Sunnyland Bulghur Co.
Sunset Tile Co.
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Supreme Hay, Inc.
Swimtrim, Inc.
Sycamore Island Ranch
T & D Automotive Supply
Taco Tienda
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Terrace Beauty Shop
Thermal Products, Inc.
Herman Theraff Pontiac, Inc.
Thrifty Drive Ins
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Tinkler Mission Chapel
Title Insurance & Trust Co.
Tommel's Rod & Reel Repair
Tommy's Liquor
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Toni's Tavern
Top Hat
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Town House Inn of Fresno
Tradewinds Motor Hotel
Travelers Body & Fender Works
Trovelon Trailer Sales
Charley M. Treat
Triple A Garage
Triple J Drugs
Tropicana Lodge
Truck Dispatch Service
Truckers Inn
Turpin's Furniture
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Underground Gardens
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Valley Burglar Alarm
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Valley Empire Equipment Co.
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Valley Ford Sales
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Valley Foundry & Machine Works
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Valley Pest Control
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Valley Radiator Co.
Valley Sports, Inc.
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Valley Tire Co.
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Van Dyke News Co.
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Veers Trailer Rentals
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Vendorlator
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Woodward's Flying A Service
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Wunstell's Auto Painting
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Yokety Yak Tavern
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Yaryan Lumber Co.
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Yellow Cob Co.
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Yee Pharmacy
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Yose & Webb Funeral Home
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e Department
834 -211 2
Fire partment
834 -3111
Const ble
834 -3425
Justi v.r
834 -3215
Rura a Is
834 -3011
Friant t`_
Constable
299 -6008
99 -6710
Fire �'� 2 -2389
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slo 841 3
893 -3 "
01493 -3444
Huntington L
Deputy Co
Fire
Huron
Police Department �e3�)\ 9' 6
Deputy Constable \ 945 -2259
Fire \ 945 -231 1
Kerman
Police aepartment
846 -8800
Fire Department
846 -8303
Constable
846 -2359
Rural Fire Calls
or Fresno 268 -1848
Rural Fire Calls
846 -8303
Justice Court
846 -8405
Kingsburg
Police Deportment
897 -2931
Fire Department
897 -2345
Constable
897 -3215
Rural Fire Calls
897 -2422
Justice Court
897 -2241
Laton
Constable WA 3 -4908
Fire WA 3 -4386
Mendota
Police Deportment 655 -4345
Fire Deportment 655 -4324
Deputy Constable 655 -4859
Rural Fire Calls 655 -4362
Orange Cove and Navelencia
Orange Cove Police Dept.
626 -7722
Orange Cove Fire Dept-
626 -7676
Constable
ME 8 -2374
or
ME 8 -2822
Rural Fire Calls
ME 8 -2200
Parlier
Police Department
EN 1 -1329
Fire Department
546.2711
Deputy Constable
646 -2187
Rural fire Calls
646 -2711
Reedley
Police Department
ME 8 -2533
Fire Department
ME 8 -2122
Constable
ME 8 -2374
or
ME 8 -2822
Rural Fire Calls
ME 8 -2200
Justice Court
ME 8 -321 1
Riverdale
Deputy Constable
867.3433
Fire
867-3511
Justice Court
867 -3448
Sanger
Police Department
875 -2531
Fire Department
875 -5511
Constable
875 -3833
or
875 -3678
Rural Fire Calls
875 -2591
Justice Court
875.2010
San Joaquin
Deputy Constable
693 -4604
Fire
693 -4350
Shaverlake
Deputy Constable
855 -25'15
Fire
841-3298
Selma
Police Department
896 -2525
Fire Department
896 -2131
Constable
896 -2003
or
896 -2529
Rural Fire Coils
233 -1821
Justice Court
896 -2123
Tranquillity
Deputy Constable
698.8200
Fire
698 -8500
S T A T E A G E N C I
E S
Department of Motor Vehicles
266 -9733
Division of Forestry
222 -3714
Narcotics Enforcement Bureau
268 -7151
Alcoholic Beverage Control
268 -7151
California Youth Authority
268 -7151
Div. of labor Law Enforcement
268 -7151
Board of Equalization
268 -7151
California Highway Patrol
237 -6153
Er.tergencyCalls
ZE 1 -2000
Fish and Game
222 -3761
Livestock Brand Inspectors
266 -2979
or
227.6586
Division of Adult Paroles
268 -7151
Labor Commissioner
268 -7151
F E D E R A L A G E N C
I E S
Federal Bureau of Investigation
233 -1121
U.S. Immig. i3 Naturalization
264 -4681
Postal Inspector
266 -8251
U.S. Marshal
237 -6421
Alcohol B Tobacco Tax Div.
266 -0088
U.S. Forest Service
251 -8225
Border Patrol
268 -3381
U.S. District Court Clerk
237 -8570
Probation onJ Parole
233 -8615
MISCELLANEOUS AGENCIES
Notional Board of Fire
Underwriters Madera
673 -3224
Better Business Bureau
268 -6424