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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
4
John A. Harding was found guilty by a three judge panel of first degree murder in the deaths of his wife and mother in law. The 66 year old businessman waived jury trial and awaits sentencing after the three day period with mercy recommended by the court.
The state charged a man with the murder of his wife Mildred and the second degree slaying of his mother-in-law Maude Thompson after a hammer attack on Oct 31, 1949. Defense cites sexual frustration amid report of piano-obsessed wife and a music school at home. The piece also weaves in unrelated vignettes about relief lines, a stranger offering work for 50 cents, cigarette origins, driving blindness, Irving Berlin memories, and a remark about a police charge in California for no visible means of support.
Belden near Lorain County reports a district Farm Bureau meeting where Leon Lehman resigned his director post and Russell Carpenter will serve the unexpired term. Hubert Morlock re-elected. Separate notes cover Belden Mothers Study club activities, new officers, and upcoming meetings with Ladd and Giese co hosting provisions. Community Circle One held an all day gathering with notes on finances, Sunshine reports, and by law changes for officer terms. Also mentions visitors from Grafton Mothers Study club and a birthday event for Gust Zacharius.
A page of community notes details St Pauls Lutheran in Valley City hosting Rev Harkamp and 15 youths, Card Club meets at the Goodman home, and Belden church Christian Home League led by J C Ahlgrim with Family Altar theme. Youth fellowship elected officers for Junior MYF and Senior MYF enjoyed skating and study hours at Elyria Roller Rink and Belden church. Farm Bureau hosts January council meeting at Herman Gest home with new members joining.
First ever case of a first degree murder convict at Matteawan being released as completely cured and resentenced to death. Wolfe, a wealthy textile maker, was jailed five years ago for the fatal beating of his wife Paula. Also noted, Frederick A. Tillinghast, 75, a recluse who rode trolley cars on cold nights, was found dead leaving an estate around $15,000.
Social notes summarize visits and anniversaries at Belden and nearby homes with Henry Schriver leading a farm crops talk. Belden school celebrates Dad’s night with basketball wins and post game cocoa. Additional belt of visits includes Arthur Wise guests, Mrs Wise, and the Marty family hosting Yates, Pfeiffer, Burr, and other relatives.
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