The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., July 25, 1940, page 1

TRIPLETS BORN TO MR. AND MRS. JOHN HOCTOR

     The second triplets to be born in Klickitat county during the year, were born Tuesday afternoon, July 23 to Mr. and Mrs. John Hoctor, residents of Number Six.
     The triplets, all boys, were born at the home of Mrs. Hoctor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harris, of Goldendale. Two of the boys died four hours following birth, according to Dr. Turley, attending physician.
     Weights were given as 2½, 3¼ and 3 3-4 lbs. The remaining boy is said to be getting along nicely.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., August 1, 1940, page 1

SERVICES HELD

     Graveside services were held at a Catholic cemetery last Thursday for the three infant sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoctor, of No. 6. 2 of the triple its died four hours after birth and the third infant died the following day.

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