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Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada
Thursday, March 9, 1939
Page 2, Col. 6
Tragedy Halts Elko Vacation
Wife Sought to Hear of Mate's Death
Elko, March 9, Authorities Wednesday renewed their efforts to contact Mrs. John Garris to
tell her of the death of her husabnd, manager of the Mason Products company and civic
leader.
Unaware of her husband's sudden illnes from bronchial pneumonia, which caused his
death Tuesday night. Mrs. Garris was driving leisurely to Omaha, Neb., to keep an
appointment with a friend on March 13. Every effort to get in touch with her Wed.
failed.
When Mrs. Garris left Elko last Thur., Garris was still in good health. He took sick
Sunday.
His daughter, Rose Marie, who attends a convent in Woodland, CA., & his son, Jack of
Sacramento, both are in Elko.
Garris was active in civic matters & was a member of the Lions Club, Elks Lodge &
the Chamber of Commerce. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.