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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1934
Page
5
Los Angeles dispatch details a kidnapping in which masked captors forced ransom notes from their victim. The as yet unnamed driver warned by a district attorney’s investigator Blayney Mathews, and the gang’s boss, unseen under a sheet, planned a $60,000 payout. The captive, kept bound, described escapes and meals provided during confinement.
The Onio Sealers Association will hold its meeting in Courtroom No. 2 tomorrow. County sealer Tom Forbes announced the gathering, with C. Br. McFadden of Pataskala Ohio as president in charge. State sealer C. Taker and W. D. Leech, chief of weights and measures, are expected to attend.
The Blyria Chamber of Commerce outlined April activities across code work general committees industrial development intra organization and miscellaneous services. The report notes numerous telephone and personal calls letters bulletins and meetings plus legislative efforts including a campaign against the Wagner Labor Bill and state tax legislation. The annual Chamber dinner on April 13 was another key event.
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce has released a new Elstia map, issue 2939. It features an index of streets to locate any street quickly and an indexed list of places of interest such as banks churches depots factories organizations public buildings grounds theatres and other sites.
Dr. Bond of First M. E. Church urged more regulation of children’s attendance at motion pictures during a Saturday talk on Coping With Crime at the Elyria Lawyers’ Club meeting. He warned certain shows may harm children and influence some toward crime, a view discussed with several attorneys after the address.
Steve Sechkar granted divorce from Clara Mae Sechkar on wilful absence by Judge A R Webber. Sandy Frar separated from Edeth Francis for absence by Judge W B Thompson. William Doroied seeks divorce from Florence Dore for gross neglect. Aura Riemend of Lorain files for divorce from Muchaey o7 for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Florence Maurer sues Ralph Mof via for divorce on grounds of ros. Edna Sjeberg of Highafied sues John Woolfiel of Eiv via for 459 dollars for alleged housekeeping services. The will of the late Richard D. Percy Sr was filed for probate. it leaves entire estate to Jane Swan Perry. no appraisal yet reported.
A West Avenue residence visit by local officers led to the arrest of Grace Hail on illegal liquor possession charges. Lieutenant FP J Crehan and Patrolman H L John assisted in the operation.
Oberlin Vt May 15 field day for Oberlin high and grade schools will be held on May 16 at the high school field with over four hundred pupils in events. Groups colored by banners compete for the May queen as activities conclude with a May pole dance.
The Oberlin High School Senior Girls Glee club heads to Columbus for the state contest after winning first place in Akron two weeks ago. Thirty five members will travel by bus, while plans are underway. Engagement announced for Phyllis daughter of Mr and Mrs Warner with June 20 wedding. Local reports include health commissioner speech, church conference notes, and community briefs featuring residents visiting Akron, Denver, and St Petersburg Florida.
South Amherst High School ends a week long student strike as the school board rehired coach William B. Hendershot and teacher Mrs Helen Meyer. The vote was four to one with Ridgar Alber Thea the dissenting member.
Oberlin's protest against Ohio Fuel Gas rates for gas to Ohio Electric Power was continued by the Ohio Public Utilities Commission. Counsel for the two gas companies moved for oral argument on admitting records as testimony. Argument scheduled for May 22. The village claims the subsidiary's rates are unreasonable and excessive.
From HAWKENSBURG, Pa to national contests, Pennsylvanians flocked to the polls seeking a Republican senatorial nomination and to express views on the New Deal era. The day featured heavy turnout as voters weighed Governor Pinchot against Senator Read amid public policy conflict.
Elyria school system employees other than teachers must take a two week unpaid vacation this summer after the board of education cut the term from nine and a half months to nine months to save money. The policy aims to avoid discrimination against teachers by sharing the reduced term impact.
Nominees were named at the weekly Y M C A meeting for officer posts in the 1934 5 year. Presiding candidates include Mark Abbe Marion Crowder and Seward Black for president and other roles listed. Rabbi Marcus Kramer spoke on Life in Palestine and the club announced its annual golf tournament on May 23 at the Spring Valley Country Club followed by a dinner.
A girl named June, held in captivity for 19 days, was found weak but alive. Her father and mother embraced as crowds cheered outside her home. June described the abduction, noting three men visited at night and spoke English, with two calling themselves Bil and Will. She recalled being moved from a schoolhouse to a country cage and receiving oranges, cake, and candy during confinement. Doctors say she survived extreme heat and neglect and will recover with care.
The Y Indus Club will hold a primary election at the YMCA meeting to choose nominees for next year's officers. Initiation of new members continues. A discussion on "The Value of Alcohol As a Food" will be held, with reflections on civilization and emotion toward conflict.
Elyria public school teachers will begin the 1934 35 year next September without contracts and with no assurance the school will run a full term. The board of education approved the next year’s teacher list but cannot offer definite contracts or term length due to financial uncertainty. The staff likely remains similar to this year though a few resignations may create small vacancies.
Police say deputies Burris and Gearhardt solved a five week kidnapping case that linked Jimmy Kirk Kerrigan and two women to the ransom bid. Detectives tracked conversations via a dictograph and moved on when they confirmed Gettle’s location, arresting the suspects after a Downey gun battle while a $60,000 demand lingered.
Ohio and Michigan markets show mixed gains and steady trades in poultry and produce. Cattle, hogs, and sheep prices move slightly, with liveto ck demand easing. Chicago and Toledo quotings reflect soft wheat and corn, while regional fruits and vegetables list asparagus, cucumbers, lettuce, and tomatoes with small price variances.
Margaret Ainsworth 14 a pioneer Lorain resident died after a short illness at her daughter Mrs. Harry Feldkamp home 1299 2nd St. Born in Lancashire England she had lived in Lorain 34 years her husband George predeceased her 21 years ago. Survivors include son James of Detroit three daughters Mrs. Feldkamp Mrs. Edward Nubn and Mrs. E. S. Thompson 20 grandchildren and a brother James Kelly of Hull England. Funeral at St Marys Church 9 A M Thursday with Rev J Johnston. burial Calvary Cemetery. Everett L Taylor 62 died at the County Home after 16 years illness, survived by three sons Floyd Clarence and Almond of Wooster. Lina H Bundy wife of Oliver W Bundy died at Elyria Home for the Aged after a lingering illness born Colerain Ohio Sept 15 1859 a resident of the Home 1½ years member of First M E Church leaving husband and son Lawrence Bundy Kent Ohio. Funeral details to follow with services at the Home then Salem Ohio church.
Clayton Bradner Roice 35 died at his mother Mary Roice's home on South Main Street in Wellington early Tuesday after ten days with pneumonia. A respected farmer and auctioneer, he was a Masonic Lodge member. Survived by mother, two sisters Louise and Lucille at home, and brother George of California. Funeral arrangements are not announced.
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