Portal:Peter Robert Whitfield Jr.

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Peter Robert Whitfield Jr.

• William Thomas Whitfield (1960)

Death of his uncle. "William Thomas Whitfield, 72, Cortez avenue, Burlingame, former foreman in the shipbuilding department of Bethlehem Steel company, Pacific coast division, died yesterday at a Burlingame convalescent home after long illness."

• Whitfield (1956)

Death of his father. "In this city, November 20, 1956, Peter R., beloved husband of Margaret T. Whitfield, devoted father of Floyd J., Peter Robert Jr., and Eugene J. Whitfield and Mrs. Mary Burke, endeared brother of William and Matthew Whitfield, Mrs. Evelyn Thorpe, Mrs. Winifred Lane, Mrs. Irene Cooney and Mrs. Theresa Meagher; a native of California, aged 68 years."

• Driver Chooses Jail to Fine (1955)

Arrested for non-payment of child support. "Peter Robert Whitfield, Jr., arrested on a bench warrant charging violation of probation on an original non-support action was sentenced to six months in the county jail by Judge Wyckoff. He is a former resident of South San Francisco."

• Remorseful Dad In 30-mile Hike To Jail (1953)

"Peter R. Whitfield, 34, a San Francisco shipfitter, is trying to figure himself out as he sits in the county jail today. He calls himself a 'character,' basing his evaluation on antics such as those he performed during the past week end. 10-Hour Hike. He admits he blew $85 on booze and horse races Saturday and then walked 30 miles in 10 hours yesterday to give himself up at county jail for non-support of his wife and three children in San Mateo."

• Divorce Complaints (1951)

"Doris Mae vs. Peter R. Whitfield"

• Peter Whitfield Claims Bride (1940)

"Surprising their many friends, Peter Whitfield Jr. and Miss Doris M. Zimbelman of Burlingame motored to Reno where they were quietly married Wednesday. The bridal couple are now honeymooning at Lake Tahoe and other points interest in the high Sierra and and will return to the Peninsula the first of the week. Miss Zimbelman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zimbelman of Donnelly avenue, Burlingame. She has lived here for about a year with her family and attended Burlingame High School. Mr. Whitfield is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Whitfield of Rhinette avenue, Burlingame and a brother of Floyd, Eugene and Mary Whitfield. A graduate of Burlingame High School, he attended San Mateo Junior College and is now employed in Burlingame. On their return from their honeymoon, the newlyweds will live Burlingame. "

• Mrs. Whitfield Dies in San Jose (1938)

Death of his paternal grandmother. "Mrs. Theresa Whitfield, 74, member of an early California family, who spent much of her time visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Lane, in Burlingame, died yesterday at the home in Mission San Jose after a month's illness."

• S. M. Youth Hurled Through Windshield (1936)

Injured in car accident. "Thrown through the windshield when the halted machine in which he sat was struck from the rear, Robert Whitfield, 17, of San Mateo incurred severe head cuts last night. He was taken to Community Hospital. Whitfield was in the car of John L. Barton, San Mateo. Burton stopped on El Camino Real to allow pedestrians to cross. Barton's car was smashed, according to police, by the automobile of Andre Sorensen of Burlingame."