George Weyerhaeuser recounts kidnap tale in taxi ride
The interview follows George as he describes being captured after leaving Tacoma’s lawn tennis club. A tan sedan pulled up, a man grabbed him, and he was placed under a blanket in the car. He recalls being forced along, told not to yell, and signing an envelope and ransom note three times under duress.
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Kidnapping tale recalls Alvin Karpis and two cars
In a memoir style interview, George Weyerhaeuser recalls the two cars used in his kidnapping the faw sedan and a gray Buick and explains how he read newspapers about the case while in captivity. He discusses the kidnappers' names suspects and the treatment he received during the ordeal.
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Bill
Harry
Mae
George
Weyerhaeuser Mil Lions Share Kidnappers Tales
A transcript recounts an abductee's memories of captivity with Weyerhaeuser kin, detailing nightly confinement in a closet, shackles on wrists and ankles, threats of drowning, and escapes near Issaquah and the river. The speaker reflects on friendship with Marfield Calcom and the ongoing danger from merciless captors.
Trunk Tale Reveals Hidden Daytime Confinement
A puzzling dialogue reveals a boy shackled at night and kept in a trunk during the day. The narrator recalls previous images of mistreatment during a Sabbatical week and questions a companion about the troubling scene.
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George
Ottawa University Seventieth Anniversary Marked
Ottawa University observes its seventieth anniversary after being founded in 1865 on land donated by Ottawa Indians. The feature recalls campus life and a lighthearted anecdote about a trunk ride as part of a reminiscence. Fern care tips note water needs for yard and potted ferns, including a playful line about using icebox water.
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Ottawa University
Robert Erwin Completes Eight Years Perfect Attendance
Robert Erwin, son of Mr and Mrs T L Erwin of Stop 8 Dunbar, graduates from Linegin junior high school with an eight year perfect attendance record. He is 14 years old and described as an exceptionally good scholar. The note also mentions Douglas Isle of Man and a Victorian bath, reflecting a fragmented end.
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