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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1935
Page
1
A husband and wife confessed to abducting a man, authorities report. They were observed wearing leg irons as they pleaded guilty in court, outlining the kidnapping scheme and intent while under custody.
Federal agents say the abductors of 9 year old George Wyerhaeuser should be in custody within 24 hours as confessions from Herman Waley and his wife Margret come to light. Authorities pursue three other ring members. funds traced from the ransom aid the case. Waley couple held in Salt Lake City. transfer to Tacoma planned for victim identification.
Washington June 10 The Department of Justice cites the Weyerhaeuser case to show kidnapping is costly. After 9 year old George Weyerhaeuser was freed for a $200,900 ransom, Harason Waley and wife Margaret were arrested and confessed. Federal agents credited with solving major kidnappings including Lindbergh and Bremer cases.
Showers develop tonight across Ohio with a return of wetter conditions Tuesday. West and southern portions trend warmer tonight, reducing rain chances in other areas as another unsettled system passes.
Sheriff and eight deputies scoured secluded areas near Common Pleas Judge Guy B. Findley’s home in a bid to catch an extortionist who demanded $5,000 be left in his mailbox. The note, signed "A. G. Zz," was delivered to Kenneth Barclay outside the courthouse as he waited for his father.
Thousands of farm belt Republicans converge at the Coliseum Springfield Illinois to craft a grass roots creed defending the constitution as the 1956 campaign issue. Delegates arrive by bus train and car for a two day national convention with resolutions on farm relief labor and sound money. Former Illinois Governor Lowden delivers keynote lambasting the New Deal and urges constitutional defense while Midwest backers weigh how to address farm and labor questions amid possible reforms and candidate buzz.
Rev. Harold A Sayles urged Eisha High School class of 212 to realize their moral obligation and strive for self realization. He emphasized moral principles, faith in Jesus Christ, and overcoming handicaps, urging graduates to be themselves and honor God, with support from local pastors and music.
County commissioners extended the mid-year tax collection period to July 20 after learning the county treasurer cannot begin until late this month or early July. The usual June 20 deadline has long been ignored here. The mid-year collection is projected to bring in about 1.5 million dollars for the county and its sub divisions.
Elyria High School distributed senior awards at the morning chapel honoring 212 graduates who will receive diplomas in June. First prize gold medals went to Josephine Faulkner and Richard Bell, with names inscribed on the silver cup. Second prize silver went to Louise Lersch and Robert Roe. bronze to June Gregory and Robert Lee. Honorable mention names included Jeanette Linville Jane Shively Merle Vanoster Gilbert Walker Join Lersch and Oliver Townsend.
In Zanesville Ohio a wedding trip ended in tragedy as a car accident at Brownsville left Walter Tomich 24 and his bride Anna Parks 23 dead along with Pau line Tomich 16 the groom’s sister. Mrs David Tomich and her daughter Dorothy were injured. The party was en route to Columbus after a wedding Sunday in Union City Pa.
Four men from Watertown died when their airplane plunged into Lake Ontario near Campbells Point yesterday. The dead are pilot Archie Laverty and three passengers Francie O'Rei Jerry Conways and Ben Baxter, all identified locals.
Gen Ho Ying Ching, Chinese war minister, accepted all Japanese demands and handed a note to the Japanese garrison commander in Peiping announcing acceptance and a wish for a peaceful solution. The official announcement was made today in Peiping.
Ohio funds 16.11 million for summer highway work under federal public works orders. No mechanical labor-saving devices allowed. crews to perform clearing, grading, ditching with picks and shovels. Workers drawn from relief rolls, with $1,400 per man per year for materials and machines.
Elyria Lodge No. 465 BPO Elks to install officers at 8 pm tomorrow in the Elks Hall. Earl W. Bell to be installed as exalted ruler with John N. X. Bidt guiding past exalted ruler duties. A entertainment program will be provided by committee led by Jack Flynn.
Rosa R. Barnett of Lima filed for divorce from John M. Barnett in Allen County Common Pleas Court after 48 years of marriage, alleging cruelty.
Sixty-five Lorain county school musicians will compete in a county wide solo and ensemble contest at North Ridgeville school. Gerald M. Frank announced the event with contests starting 9:00 am and running to shortly after noon, featuring violin solos, miscellaneous solos, ensembles, piano solos, vocal solos, and vocal groups from Ridgeville, Wellington, Columbia, and other towns.
Multiple injuries and minor crashes are reported around town. Mrs. Frieda Gezunterman remains in critical condition at Amherst Hospital after a truck veered off Route 51 and she was thrown out. Her son Harry was lightly hurt. Edward Greiner sustained a fractured skull after a bicycle fall on Clark street. Mrs. Robert Jackson and Eleanore Smith suffered minor injuries in separate incidents. Several minor vehicle collisions caused limited damage on West Avenue, Broad Street, East Avenue, and nearby streets.
The sheriff's department cleared one case last weekend while four new thefts were reported. Zymy Jarish, 25, of Indian Hollow Road, is held on petit larceny for stealing a buzz saw and shaft from S. B. Chambers' farm on Route 18 near Penfield. He was identified by Deputy Gerald Nau after a road worker provided a license number. Jarish, who had sold the equipment for $1, was chased by Deputies Ed Monroe and William Holst. he surrendered after a pursuit. He faces arraignment on petit larceny today. Additional reports include 33 chickens taken from Albert Walker's Avon coops, 16 chickens from John Weeterfeld of Avon, 12 bushels of grain from John Damrick of Grafton, and theft of tail light and license plate from Difford Smith of LaPorte, license YZ-3958.
Danbury, June 10. Charles A. Mallory, 54, president and chairman of Mallory Hat Company, died today from complications after an operation for removal of a malignant growth. He led the company as a director since its founding and was prominent in local business circles.
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