Individual Details
Irene Sybil Weber
(23 Mar 1892 - 6 Apr 1946)
Irene Sybil Weber was born on March 23, 1892 in Missoula, Montana. Her parents had lived in the Missoula area since 1889 and the family stayed for at least five more years, as another brother was born there in the spring of 1897. The Webers left Montana sometime before the 1900 census where they are listed in Winnemuca, Nevada. Her last brother was born in Winnemuca in 1901.
They didn't stay in Nevada long, records show her family living in Santa Clara Co., California where ten year old Irene is listed as a student in the second session starting September 1, 1902 at the new hilltop Purissima School. The school at that time was in a fruit shed on the corner of Purissima Ave. and Robleda Ave., an area now part of Los Altos Hills. She graduated with the Senior class of 1910.
Irene continued her education at the State Normal School (now San Jose State University) to become a teacher. After graduation she lived in Bakersfield with her Uncle and Aunt Milan where she started her first teaching job at Palm school in the fall of 1912. She later taught and was the principal at Beardsly School until her marriage in 1916. Her name is frequently found in local Bakersfield newspapers in relation to the Milan's, her community activities and school activities:
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sun, Sep 8, 1912, Page 5
School Board Gives Certificates to Teachers
Grammer school certificates have been granted by the County Board of Education to the following: .... Irene S. Weber.....
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Fri, Sep 20, 1912, Page 6
Teachers in County School
Personnel of List Submitted by Superintendent Stockton.
....Palm, Irene Weber...
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Tue, Nov 26, 1912, Page 10
Kern County School Teachers Meet in Thirty-Second Annual Institute
The first day's session of the thirty-second annual Teachers' Institute of Kern county, held yesterday at the High School building, was a very successful and interesting one and promised well for the three days' session. More than 100 teachers from all parts of the county are in attendance.
.... Maricopa - Palm - Irene Weber. .....
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sat, Nov 30, 1912
Miss Irene Weber is spending the week with her aunt, Mrs. J. M. Milan.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sat, Aug 16, 1913, Page 5
Miss Irene Weber of San Francisco will arrive today to spend the winter with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Milan. The three will leave on Monday for a fortnight at Pismo Beach.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Tue, Apr 7, 1914, Page 6
Minstrel Show
The minstrel show held Friday evening fulfilled the highest expectations of the big crowd that attended. ... The following is the cast of characters: .... Mandy Lane, Irene Weber.....
The Fresno Morning Republican (Fresno, California) Sun, Dec 13, 1914, Page 14
Little Miss Leona Droge was hostess at a very happy birthday celebration yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents. .... Among those included in the guest list were .... Irene Weber .....
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Wed, Jan 27, 1915, Page 4
Mrs. M. Spier entertained last night at her home at 808 Oregon street ... in the interest of the enlargement of the membership of the Lady Maccabees ... The ladies asked were: ...Mrs. J. F. Milan, ... Miss Irene Weber.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sun, Mar 7, 1915, Page 4
Mrs. J. F Milan and Irene Weber are listed among the guests at the Kern Hive of the Lady Maccabees.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Tue, May 25, 1915, Page 8
The higher grades of Beardsly school went on a picnic at Belview Weir Saturday. Miss Irene Weber acted as chaperone.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sun, Oct 24, 1915, Page 11
Over 300 School Teachers to Attend Bakersfield Institute
Kern county has over 300 teachers. Practically all will be in attendance at the annual institue in Bakersfield this week. .... Following is the complete list of teachers in the schools of Kern county:
....
Beardsley -- Irene Weber, Mrs. Fred Hort.
....
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Wed, Nov 3, 1915, p 5
Arp Addition
School reopened Monday with good attendance and with teachers and pupils all eager to resume work. The boys of the fifth grade are being instructed in manual training this year under the direction of their teacher, Miss Irene Weber. The higher grades had some of the work last year, but there is talk of having a special instructor for manual training as well as for music, as the special work is really too much for the regular teachers to handle in addition to their other duties.
Bakersfield Californian - December 21, 1915, Bakersfield, California
of which was a playlet under the direction of Miss Irene Weber. Those taking part were the Misses Aleen Whitehall, Lovena...taking part were the Misses Aleen Whitehall, Lovena Aldham and Irene Weber and Messrs. Jennings Pierce, 0. R. Shepard and George Oldham....
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Tue, Feb. 8, 1916, Page 5
The stereopticon entertainment at the Beardsley school last night was eminently successful, the patrons of the affair expressing their pleasure in its plan. Musical numbers introduced the program given by Mrs. F. W. Hort's class and Miss Irene Weber, principal's class
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Thu, Feb 24, 1916, Page 4
Hold Regular Meeting.
The regular meeting of the Lady Maccabees, Kern Hive No. 66, was held last evening in the K. of P. hall in East Bakersfield. ... Miss Irene Weber .. as her assistants was placed in charge of the affair. ....
Bakersfield Californian - February 25, 1916, Bakersfield, California
Two basketball teams representing the upper grades will motor to the Pam school this afternoon to take part in a good natured contest with the pupils of the school. The girls team will consist of Sorena Newton, Irene Pierce, Marie Williams, Algenes Watson, Erie Browning and Lena Routh. The boys playing include Walter Collins, Charles Patterson, Henry McCoy, Walter Swanson, Louis Burrell and Harold Whitehill. Miss Irene Weber, their teacher, will, of course, accompany them.
Bakersfield Californian, February 29, 1916, p 3
Entertains Friends
Mrs. J. F. Milan was hostess this week to a few of her friends at her home on Tulare street. The afternoon was passed with guessing contests and music, the rooms being prettily decorated in violets and ferns. Late in the afternoon Mrs. Milan served a light luncheon, covers being laid for eight, including Mrs. J. Marion Thomas, Mrs. Pierson, Mrs. Cliff Williams, Mrs. Alfred Karpe, Mrs. Mongerson, Mrs. Ergo E. Johnson, Miss Irene Weber and the hostess Mrs. Milan.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sun, Mar 19, 1916, Page 4
Members of Kern Hive of the Lady Maccabees entertained at a card party, Friday evening in the K. of P. hall in East Bakersfield. ... Following the game, refreshments were served by the committee in charge, which included .... Miss Irene Weber ....
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Tue, April 18, 1916, Page 5
Miss Irene Weber was obliged to dismiss her classes this afternoon and return to her home on account of illness. It is hoped that the trouble is not serious.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Wed, Apr 26, 1916, Page 5
Mrs. Morris A. Spier, Mrs. L. A. Roberts and Miss Irene Weber will leave on Friday of this week for Fresno to attend the Raisin Day celebration there.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Fri, May 12, 1916, Page 5
Mrs. C. C. Pierce is recovering nicely from her sprained ankle. Miss Irene Weber who has had a similar injury has discarded her crutches.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Wed, May 17, 1916, Page 5
Mrs. John F. Milan and her niece, Miss Irene Weber, will leave on next Friday for Los Angeles, where they will spend the week end with Mr. Milan, who is confined to the Santa Fe hospital there. They will return to Bakersield on Monday morning.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Sat, May 20, 1916, Page 5
Mres. John F. Milan and her niece, Miss Irene Weber, left yesterday for Los Angeles, where they will spend the week end with Mr. Milan, who is ill in the Santa Fe hospital there.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Tue, May 23, 1916, Page 4
Mrs. J. F. Milan and her niece, Miss Irene Weber, returned yeserday from Los Angeles, where they spent the week end with Mr. Milan, who is in the Santa Fe hospital there. They found Mr. Milan in a greatly improved condition.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Tue, May 23, 1916, Page 4
Miss Irene Weber, principal of the Beardsley school, who is at present making her home with Mrs. J. F. Milan of Tulare street, will leave in a couple of weeks for her home in San Francisco. to spend the summer months there.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Sat, Jun 10, 1916, Page 5
East Side Notes
Miss Irene Weber left this morning for her home In San Francisco, after spending the week in East Bakersfield with her aunt, Mrs. J. F. Milan.
In the large photograph we have of Bakersfield School Irene was the principal. This picture is also hanging in the Bakersfield History? Museum.
Irene left teaching behind with her marriage to Fred Duval in July 1916. The couple lived in San Francisco at first. She worked at A. Komsthoeft Bakery (Albert Komsthoeft, bakery 531 Castro) in San Francisco at some point, either during the summers she had off from teaching or during the early years of her marriage. Eventually Irene and Fred settled at her parents Purissima Ranch.
Bakersfield Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sat, Oct 25, 1919, Page 7
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Duval of Los Altos visited Miss Joanna Dewey and called on other friends Monday. Mrs. Duval will be remembered as Miss Irene Weber.
Like her mother, Irene enjoyed sewing. She also belonged to a Bridge Club with neighborhood women. When Fred and Irene got together with his sister Adele and Steve DeWitt they would play Pinochle.
While raising her family, Irene was very active in the school PTA. She would alternate with her neighbor, Emily Kilpatrick, being president or treasurer.
Though Irene was raised Catholic and her husband Fred came from a strict Methodist background, they were not regular church goers. Her daughter Marion remembers her mother telling her she "couldn't kneel," as a reason she didn't go to church.
Irene took care of more than just her family. She invited her elderly neighbor, Frank Fleischhauer, to take his meals with them. He had been born in Germany Nov 1858 and lived alone in a two room house. His property had a drying yard and orchard, barn/shed and outhouse. According to census records, Frank had immigrated to the US in 1880 and was working as a woodsman in 1900 up in Hydesville Twp., Humboldt Co. before buying property on Purissima Ave before 1910. In the 1920 census, Frank is listed next door to Jacob and Margaret Weber. He was a 61 year old single man when the Webers were 57. Marion recalls that he raised strawberries and always had a stick of salami behind his door. Marion would go visit him and ask for a piece of salami. Laughing, Marion recalls overhearing a neighbor complaining to her mom that she shouldn't let her eat that salami as it was dirty. Though he outlived Irene, Frank willed his property to her in gratitude for her care. Marion remembers seeing him with tears streaming down his face at her mother's funeral.
The Daily Palo Alto Times (Palo Alto, California) Tue, Oct 31, 1933, Page 3
PURISSIMA P.T.A. HAS HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Purissima Parent-Teacer Association on Saturday evening staged a very effective Halloween party, featuring the legendary "Dance of the Dead," with all its eerie accompaniments. Lila Carrington, a pupil of the school, told the story, and five other children, Alma Carrington, Lyle and Frederick Duval, and Kenneth and Leonard Lincoln, attired in sheets and masks, performed the dance, for which Mrs. J. de Benedetti played the piano music.
In addition to the autumnal decorations of corn stalks and grape leaves, the traditional Halloween emblems, witches, cats, bats, and cobwebs, all fashioned from colored paper, and intermingled with streamers, adorned the room. Jack-o'-lanterns also were employed, and two floor lamps, appropriately robed to represent ghosts, maintained silent vigil over the scene. In one corner stood a tripod, over which was suspended a witch's cauldron. From this receptacle the witch, personified by Mrs. Ray Carrington, permitted each of those guests desirous of having their fortunes told, to select a slip of paper bearing a magic inscription designed to satisfy their curiosity.
A series of appropriate games had been arranged for the amusement of the children, and refreshments were provided. A company of 60 persons, including parents and children, enjoyed the occasion. John de Benedetti arranged the program, Mrs. E. P. Lincoln and Mrs. Ray Carrington attended to the decorations, and Mrs. F. Duval, Mrs. G. B. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Robert Holm, assisted by Mrs. L. Boitano and Mrs. G. Carrington, had charge of the refreshments. Mrs. A. C. Barker and Mrs. W. O. Shreve of Palo Alto were among the guests.
Healdsburg Tribune, Number 183, 10 June 1927
Round Robin Party At Adams Home
Mrs. M. Earle Adams was hostess to twenty at an evening of bridge in her University street home on Thursday night, the occasion being one of the series of Round Robins which the Pythian Sisters are holding. Favors were received by Mrs. Elmer Raymond, first; Mrs. C. A. Mason, second, and Mrs. L. A. Kahrs, low. Mrs. Adams was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. O. V. Albertson. Refreshments were served following the games.
Those present included Mesdames Charles Sherriffs, Charles Cole, Harl Sacry, G. T. Rickman, W. H. Skinner, Ernest Cornell, C. A. Mason, Si Hilgerloh, O. V. Albertson, L. A. Kahrs, Elmer Raymond, J. H. Barber, C. E. Hearing, Miss Helen Young, Miss Eleanor Bane and Mrs. Frederick Duval, the latter from Los Altos.
Bakersfield Californian - May 3, 1937, Bakersfield, California
two other sisters and a brother In Minnesota a Irene Weber Ios and three Hosary for Alclntyre will be conducted at...
They didn't stay in Nevada long, records show her family living in Santa Clara Co., California where ten year old Irene is listed as a student in the second session starting September 1, 1902 at the new hilltop Purissima School. The school at that time was in a fruit shed on the corner of Purissima Ave. and Robleda Ave., an area now part of Los Altos Hills. She graduated with the Senior class of 1910.
Irene continued her education at the State Normal School (now San Jose State University) to become a teacher. After graduation she lived in Bakersfield with her Uncle and Aunt Milan where she started her first teaching job at Palm school in the fall of 1912. She later taught and was the principal at Beardsly School until her marriage in 1916. Her name is frequently found in local Bakersfield newspapers in relation to the Milan's, her community activities and school activities:
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sun, Sep 8, 1912, Page 5
School Board Gives Certificates to Teachers
Grammer school certificates have been granted by the County Board of Education to the following: .... Irene S. Weber.....
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Fri, Sep 20, 1912, Page 6
Teachers in County School
Personnel of List Submitted by Superintendent Stockton.
....Palm, Irene Weber...
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Tue, Nov 26, 1912, Page 10
Kern County School Teachers Meet in Thirty-Second Annual Institute
The first day's session of the thirty-second annual Teachers' Institute of Kern county, held yesterday at the High School building, was a very successful and interesting one and promised well for the three days' session. More than 100 teachers from all parts of the county are in attendance.
.... Maricopa - Palm - Irene Weber. .....
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sat, Nov 30, 1912
Miss Irene Weber is spending the week with her aunt, Mrs. J. M. Milan.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sat, Aug 16, 1913, Page 5
Miss Irene Weber of San Francisco will arrive today to spend the winter with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Milan. The three will leave on Monday for a fortnight at Pismo Beach.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Tue, Apr 7, 1914, Page 6
Minstrel Show
The minstrel show held Friday evening fulfilled the highest expectations of the big crowd that attended. ... The following is the cast of characters: .... Mandy Lane, Irene Weber.....
The Fresno Morning Republican (Fresno, California) Sun, Dec 13, 1914, Page 14
Little Miss Leona Droge was hostess at a very happy birthday celebration yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents. .... Among those included in the guest list were .... Irene Weber .....
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Wed, Jan 27, 1915, Page 4
Mrs. M. Spier entertained last night at her home at 808 Oregon street ... in the interest of the enlargement of the membership of the Lady Maccabees ... The ladies asked were: ...Mrs. J. F. Milan, ... Miss Irene Weber.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sun, Mar 7, 1915, Page 4
Mrs. J. F Milan and Irene Weber are listed among the guests at the Kern Hive of the Lady Maccabees.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Tue, May 25, 1915, Page 8
The higher grades of Beardsly school went on a picnic at Belview Weir Saturday. Miss Irene Weber acted as chaperone.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sun, Oct 24, 1915, Page 11
Over 300 School Teachers to Attend Bakersfield Institute
Kern county has over 300 teachers. Practically all will be in attendance at the annual institue in Bakersfield this week. .... Following is the complete list of teachers in the schools of Kern county:
....
Beardsley -- Irene Weber, Mrs. Fred Hort.
....
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Wed, Nov 3, 1915, p 5
Arp Addition
School reopened Monday with good attendance and with teachers and pupils all eager to resume work. The boys of the fifth grade are being instructed in manual training this year under the direction of their teacher, Miss Irene Weber. The higher grades had some of the work last year, but there is talk of having a special instructor for manual training as well as for music, as the special work is really too much for the regular teachers to handle in addition to their other duties.
Bakersfield Californian - December 21, 1915, Bakersfield, California
of which was a playlet under the direction of Miss Irene Weber. Those taking part were the Misses Aleen Whitehall, Lovena...taking part were the Misses Aleen Whitehall, Lovena Aldham and Irene Weber and Messrs. Jennings Pierce, 0. R. Shepard and George Oldham....
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Tue, Feb. 8, 1916, Page 5
The stereopticon entertainment at the Beardsley school last night was eminently successful, the patrons of the affair expressing their pleasure in its plan. Musical numbers introduced the program given by Mrs. F. W. Hort's class and Miss Irene Weber, principal's class
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Thu, Feb 24, 1916, Page 4
Hold Regular Meeting.
The regular meeting of the Lady Maccabees, Kern Hive No. 66, was held last evening in the K. of P. hall in East Bakersfield. ... Miss Irene Weber .. as her assistants was placed in charge of the affair. ....
Bakersfield Californian - February 25, 1916, Bakersfield, California
Two basketball teams representing the upper grades will motor to the Pam school this afternoon to take part in a good natured contest with the pupils of the school. The girls team will consist of Sorena Newton, Irene Pierce, Marie Williams, Algenes Watson, Erie Browning and Lena Routh. The boys playing include Walter Collins, Charles Patterson, Henry McCoy, Walter Swanson, Louis Burrell and Harold Whitehill. Miss Irene Weber, their teacher, will, of course, accompany them.
Bakersfield Californian, February 29, 1916, p 3
Entertains Friends
Mrs. J. F. Milan was hostess this week to a few of her friends at her home on Tulare street. The afternoon was passed with guessing contests and music, the rooms being prettily decorated in violets and ferns. Late in the afternoon Mrs. Milan served a light luncheon, covers being laid for eight, including Mrs. J. Marion Thomas, Mrs. Pierson, Mrs. Cliff Williams, Mrs. Alfred Karpe, Mrs. Mongerson, Mrs. Ergo E. Johnson, Miss Irene Weber and the hostess Mrs. Milan.
The Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sun, Mar 19, 1916, Page 4
Members of Kern Hive of the Lady Maccabees entertained at a card party, Friday evening in the K. of P. hall in East Bakersfield. ... Following the game, refreshments were served by the committee in charge, which included .... Miss Irene Weber ....
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Tue, April 18, 1916, Page 5
Miss Irene Weber was obliged to dismiss her classes this afternoon and return to her home on account of illness. It is hoped that the trouble is not serious.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Wed, Apr 26, 1916, Page 5
Mrs. Morris A. Spier, Mrs. L. A. Roberts and Miss Irene Weber will leave on Friday of this week for Fresno to attend the Raisin Day celebration there.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Fri, May 12, 1916, Page 5
Mrs. C. C. Pierce is recovering nicely from her sprained ankle. Miss Irene Weber who has had a similar injury has discarded her crutches.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Wed, May 17, 1916, Page 5
Mrs. John F. Milan and her niece, Miss Irene Weber, will leave on next Friday for Los Angeles, where they will spend the week end with Mr. Milan, who is confined to the Santa Fe hospital there. They will return to Bakersield on Monday morning.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Sat, May 20, 1916, Page 5
Mres. John F. Milan and her niece, Miss Irene Weber, left yesterday for Los Angeles, where they will spend the week end with Mr. Milan, who is ill in the Santa Fe hospital there.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Tue, May 23, 1916, Page 4
Mrs. J. F. Milan and her niece, Miss Irene Weber, returned yeserday from Los Angeles, where they spent the week end with Mr. Milan, who is in the Santa Fe hospital there. They found Mr. Milan in a greatly improved condition.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Tue, May 23, 1916, Page 4
Miss Irene Weber, principal of the Beardsley school, who is at present making her home with Mrs. J. F. Milan of Tulare street, will leave in a couple of weeks for her home in San Francisco. to spend the summer months there.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Sat, Jun 10, 1916, Page 5
East Side Notes
Miss Irene Weber left this morning for her home In San Francisco, after spending the week in East Bakersfield with her aunt, Mrs. J. F. Milan.
In the large photograph we have of Bakersfield School Irene was the principal. This picture is also hanging in the Bakersfield History? Museum.
Irene left teaching behind with her marriage to Fred Duval in July 1916. The couple lived in San Francisco at first. She worked at A. Komsthoeft Bakery (Albert Komsthoeft, bakery 531 Castro) in San Francisco at some point, either during the summers she had off from teaching or during the early years of her marriage. Eventually Irene and Fred settled at her parents Purissima Ranch.
Bakersfield Morning Echo (Bakersfield, California) Sat, Oct 25, 1919, Page 7
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Duval of Los Altos visited Miss Joanna Dewey and called on other friends Monday. Mrs. Duval will be remembered as Miss Irene Weber.
Like her mother, Irene enjoyed sewing. She also belonged to a Bridge Club with neighborhood women. When Fred and Irene got together with his sister Adele and Steve DeWitt they would play Pinochle.
While raising her family, Irene was very active in the school PTA. She would alternate with her neighbor, Emily Kilpatrick, being president or treasurer.
Though Irene was raised Catholic and her husband Fred came from a strict Methodist background, they were not regular church goers. Her daughter Marion remembers her mother telling her she "couldn't kneel," as a reason she didn't go to church.
Irene took care of more than just her family. She invited her elderly neighbor, Frank Fleischhauer, to take his meals with them. He had been born in Germany Nov 1858 and lived alone in a two room house. His property had a drying yard and orchard, barn/shed and outhouse. According to census records, Frank had immigrated to the US in 1880 and was working as a woodsman in 1900 up in Hydesville Twp., Humboldt Co. before buying property on Purissima Ave before 1910. In the 1920 census, Frank is listed next door to Jacob and Margaret Weber. He was a 61 year old single man when the Webers were 57. Marion recalls that he raised strawberries and always had a stick of salami behind his door. Marion would go visit him and ask for a piece of salami. Laughing, Marion recalls overhearing a neighbor complaining to her mom that she shouldn't let her eat that salami as it was dirty. Though he outlived Irene, Frank willed his property to her in gratitude for her care. Marion remembers seeing him with tears streaming down his face at her mother's funeral.
The Daily Palo Alto Times (Palo Alto, California) Tue, Oct 31, 1933, Page 3
PURISSIMA P.T.A. HAS HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Purissima Parent-Teacer Association on Saturday evening staged a very effective Halloween party, featuring the legendary "Dance of the Dead," with all its eerie accompaniments. Lila Carrington, a pupil of the school, told the story, and five other children, Alma Carrington, Lyle and Frederick Duval, and Kenneth and Leonard Lincoln, attired in sheets and masks, performed the dance, for which Mrs. J. de Benedetti played the piano music.
In addition to the autumnal decorations of corn stalks and grape leaves, the traditional Halloween emblems, witches, cats, bats, and cobwebs, all fashioned from colored paper, and intermingled with streamers, adorned the room. Jack-o'-lanterns also were employed, and two floor lamps, appropriately robed to represent ghosts, maintained silent vigil over the scene. In one corner stood a tripod, over which was suspended a witch's cauldron. From this receptacle the witch, personified by Mrs. Ray Carrington, permitted each of those guests desirous of having their fortunes told, to select a slip of paper bearing a magic inscription designed to satisfy their curiosity.
A series of appropriate games had been arranged for the amusement of the children, and refreshments were provided. A company of 60 persons, including parents and children, enjoyed the occasion. John de Benedetti arranged the program, Mrs. E. P. Lincoln and Mrs. Ray Carrington attended to the decorations, and Mrs. F. Duval, Mrs. G. B. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Robert Holm, assisted by Mrs. L. Boitano and Mrs. G. Carrington, had charge of the refreshments. Mrs. A. C. Barker and Mrs. W. O. Shreve of Palo Alto were among the guests.
Healdsburg Tribune, Number 183, 10 June 1927
Round Robin Party At Adams Home
Mrs. M. Earle Adams was hostess to twenty at an evening of bridge in her University street home on Thursday night, the occasion being one of the series of Round Robins which the Pythian Sisters are holding. Favors were received by Mrs. Elmer Raymond, first; Mrs. C. A. Mason, second, and Mrs. L. A. Kahrs, low. Mrs. Adams was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. O. V. Albertson. Refreshments were served following the games.
Those present included Mesdames Charles Sherriffs, Charles Cole, Harl Sacry, G. T. Rickman, W. H. Skinner, Ernest Cornell, C. A. Mason, Si Hilgerloh, O. V. Albertson, L. A. Kahrs, Elmer Raymond, J. H. Barber, C. E. Hearing, Miss Helen Young, Miss Eleanor Bane and Mrs. Frederick Duval, the latter from Los Altos.
Bakersfield Californian - May 3, 1937, Bakersfield, California
two other sisters and a brother In Minnesota a Irene Weber Ios and three Hosary for Alclntyre will be conducted at...
Events
| Birth | 23 Mar 1892 | Missoula, Missoula, Montana, United States |  | ||
| Baptism | 3 Apr 1892 | Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Missoula, Missoula, Montana, United States |  | ||
| Education | 3 Jul 1906 | Mountain View, Santa Clara, California, United States | | ||
| Graduation | Jun 1910 | Santa Clara, California, United States | |||
| Marriage | 29 Jul 1916 | San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States - Arthur Fredrick "Fred" Duval | | | |
| Census (family) | 2 Jan 1920 | Purissima, Santa Clara, California, United States - Arthur Fredrick "Fred" Duval | | | |
| Census (family) | 19 Apr 1930 | Purisima, Fremont Township, Santa Clara, California, United States - Arthur Fredrick "Fred" Duval | | | |
| Census (family) | Apr 1940 | Purisima, Fremont Township, Santa Clara, California, United States - Arthur Fredrick "Fred" Duval | | ||
| Death | 6 Apr 1946 | of a stroke after suffering from high blood pressure for many years - Los Altos, Santa Clara, California, United States | | | |
| Burial | Alta Mesa Cemetery, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, United States | | |
Families
| Spouse | Arthur Fredrick "Fred" Duval (1888 - 1949) |
| Child | Lyle Margaret Duval (1921 - 1994) |
| Child | Fredrick Edward Duval (1924 - 2008) |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Jacob Weber (1862 - 1923) |
| Mother | Margaretha Ann "Maggie" Breuer (1862 - 1955) |
| Sibling | George Joseph Weber (1890 - 1941) |
| Sibling | Francis Breuer "Frank" Weber (1897 - 1965) |
| Sibling | James Walter "Jim" Weber (1932 - 1983) |
Notes
Baptism
by the Rev. P. Neale S. J.Sponsors being Peter Weber and Anne Weber
as appears from the Baptismal Register of this Church. Vol. 3 P. 1.
Education
San Jose Mercury-news, Volume LXXI, Number 3, 3 July 1906DIPLOMAS ARE GRANTED TO PUPILS OF COUNTY
Full List of Those Who Graduate From the Grammar Schools.
County Board Reorganize by Electing Prof. Louis Bruch Chairman.
(San Jose.J
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Mountain View ---Eva Newnan, Grace Glover, Ewart Brightman, Natalie Marcum, Joseph Hall. Frank Leonard, Gladys Beverly, Dan Ames, Nettie Thorn, GFeo. Shiushl, Sadie Clifford, Victor Smith, James Ryan, Pearl True, Irene Weber, Alpha Stevens, Clara Hagerty, Alfred Dow, Ralph McFarlan, Mabel Peterson
.....
Marriage
State Certificate Number: 3301Women married : Weber, Irene S.
To Whom Married: Frederick Duval
When Married: July 29, 16
By Whom Married: H. J. Lyne 133-381
The San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California) Wed, Jul 26, 1916, Page 4
MARRIAGE LICENSES
DUVAL - WEBER - Frederick Duval, 27, 1266 Kansas street, and Irene S. Weber, 24, 59 Thirtieth street.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Fri, Jul 28, 1916 Page 4
To Be Married in North
News of the marriage of Miss Irene Weber and Mr. Fred Deval, to take place tomorrow in San Francisco, will be received in East Bakersfield with much interest. For the past four years Miss Weber has made her home here with her aunt, Mrs. J. F. Milan of Tulare street, and has held a position in the Beardsley school during that time. Mr. Deval makes his home in San Francisco, being employed by the Associated Railways. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Weber, with only members of the two families present. The couple will make their home in San Francisco, taking a wedding trip later in the summer.
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, California) Sat, Jul 29, 1916 Page 5
Friends and former pupils of Miss Irene Weber will be interested in the announcement of her marriage, which is scheduled to take place on this date. The bridegroom is Fred Deval of San Francisco and the happy couple will take up their residence there. Miss Weber taught the upper grades of Beardsley school for the past two years, and at the time of her resignation there were interesting rumors afloat which are now confirmed. Her friends in this vicinity extend best wishes.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weber
announce the marriage of their daughter
Irene Sibyl
to
Mr. Fredrick Duval
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of July
one thousand nine hundred and sixteen
San Francisco, California
At home
Twenty-two sixty-five Mission Street
Apartment twenty-eight
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Census (family)
Purissima Road8,8 Duval, Frederick Head, MW, 31, married, Kansas France (French), Ohio, Fruit Farmer
Duval, Irene W. Wife FW 27, married, Montana Germany Minnesota
Own home free of mortgage
Census (family)
The Duval family (except Marion, who wasn't born yet) was living on Purissima Ave. not far from Irene's mother and brother James. They owned their own home and a radio.Fremont Township, Purissima ED 43-11, sheet 9B, line 52, Purissima Ave.
15, 15, Duval, Fred A., Head, own home, radio, farm, MW, 41, Married at age 28, Kansas, France, Ohio, Salesman, Retail hardware
Irene W, wife, FW, 38 married age 24, Montana, Germany, Minnesota
Lyle M, daughter, FW, 8, single, CA, KS, MT
Frederick E, Son, MW, 5, single, CA KS, MT
Census (family)
SD 7, ED 43-14, sheet 20B Purissima, visit-481, own home, $4000, yes-farmDuVal, Alfred, Head, MW, 51, married, HS-4, Kansas, yes-at work. 50 hrs/wk, Salesman. Ret. Hdwe, Private Work, 52 weeks/yr, $1560, no other wages
, Irene, Wife, FW, 48, married, College-2, Montana, no-at work, Housework
, Lyle, Daughter, FW, 18, single, attended school-College-1, California, at school, Science Laboratory Wk-N.Y.A. Project. Government Work, 10 wks/yr, $185, no other work
, Frederick, Son, MW, 15, single, attended school-HS-1, California, at school,
, Marion, Daughter, FW, 8, single, attended school, 2, California, - ,
Death
Daily Palo Alto Times, Monday, April 8, 1946Mrs. Irene Duval, wife of A. Fred Duval, died Saturday evening at the Palo Alto Hospital. Mrs. Duval had been in ill health for a period of years, but her death came unexpectedly following an acute illness. Mr. Duval is an employee at the Palo Alto Hardward Company.
Mrs. Duval had lived in this community for 42 yeaers, making her home at Purissima and Robleda avenues in Los Altos. The Duval residence is so close to the Purissima school that it has been headquarters for community activity over a period of years. The deceased woman, herself a graduate of the school when it was still a part of the Santa Clara county system, had long been active in PTA and civic affairs. She and her husband were at one time members of the Purissima school board in it county days.
Mrs. Duval had recently been made a life member of the Purissima PTA in recognition of her services to that organization. She was a native of Montana, where she was born 54 years ago.
Surviving her are three children: Mrs. Pete Thurman (Lyle Duval) of San Francisco; Fred E. Duval, recently discharged veteran, and Marion Duval, student at Jordan Junior High School. She also leaves two brothers, Dr. F. B. Weber of Los Altos, and James Weber of Oakland.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m., at the Tinney Funeral Home, and interment will follow at Alta Mesa Memorial Park.
Redwood City Tribune (Redwood City, California) Mon, Apr 8, 1946, Page 2
Deaths
DUVAL - In Palo Alto, California, Saturday, April 6, 1946 - Irene Duval, wife of A. Fred Duval, and mother of Mrs. Lyle Thurman, Marion and Fred E. Duval: sister of Dr. F. B. Weber and James Weber. A native of Montana; aged 54 years.
Friends are welcome to attend the funeral tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 o'clock at Tinney's, Lytton Avenue, opposite City Hall Park. Internment, Alta Mesa Cemetery.
Burial
Lot 68 & 69, Sub 5Section Blk A "B"
Tombstone reads (see photo) -
Irene W. Duval
wife and mother
1892 1946
Endnotes
1. California Death Records, Rootsweb.com online [http://vitals.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ca/death/search.cgi], accessed 2008-2012.
2. Duval, Frederick and Irene S. Weber, , San Francisco, California, July 1916, marriage listings.
3. Marriage announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weber (2265 Mission St., San Francisco, Calif.) in 1916; held by Nancy Prouty..
4. Weber, Irene S., (29 July 1916), Marriage Certificate Index (Brides), Vol. 11, 1916: Image 170; , San Francisco, California.
5. US Federal Population Census, 1920 California Census (read July 18, 2001 Nancy Prouty Sonoma Co. Library Annex, Santa Rosa), Mayfield Township, Vol 120, SD 7, ED 125, Sheet 1, line 21.
6. U.S. Census images. Heritage Quest Online. Subscription database through the Sonoma County Public Library. (ProQuest LLC, 2009.), 1920 > California > SANTA CLARA > PURISIMA; MAYFIELD TWP Series: T625 Roll: 146 Page: 58.
7. Soundex - California 1920. (read July 14, 2001, Nancy Prouty Sonoma Co. Library Annex, Santa Rosa), D140.
8. US Federal Government, US Population Census. 1930. California, Santa Clara Co. Fremont Township (Purissima Precinct) ED 43-11 SD 10 Sheet 9A & 9B..
9. California Death Records, Rootsweb.com online [http://vitals.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ca/death/search.cgi], accessed 2008-2012.
10. Alta Mesa Memorial Park Cemetery Visit, Aug. 19, 2000 by Al & Marion Heiken, Nancy Prouty, 695 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, Calif. 94306-3840. (650) 493-1041..