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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1935
Page
3
Major Lynn G. Adams, state police superintendent, charged jobless relief scammers with plotting lotteries and warned promoters they will be arrested if caught. He said the public loses millions yearly to these schemes as authorities prep raids and prosecutions.
Two confessed bank bandits Harold Knowlton and Lawrence Race were held overnight at the city jail before being transported toward Mansfield Ohio. They were captured in New York City and extradited on Mann act and counterfeiting charges. A third prisoner faced a non-support charge as authorities pursued other gang members implicated in the Bellville holdup. The trio faced armed robbery charges, with the gang’s plans thwarted by luck and investigation.
Harrisburg reports the 1936-37 school term begins across rural districts with openings in late August and early September. Schools prepare 12,000 buildings and 62,000 teachers resume duties as enrollment shifts show declines in first graders but gains in high schools. The Child Labor Act imposes employment certificates for older youths, while minors under 16 must attend school.
Erie mayor Janes P Roasti r attacks District Attorney statements as insulting to Democrats and the public. He accuses Republicans of pressuring voters and intimidating grocers involved in city relief work, while Democratic meetings plan broader registration drives.
Health department sanitary inspectors and health officers conduct a Pennsylvania survey of school buildings in fourth class districts. The cooperative effort with school boards surveys building conditions grounds and sanitary facilities. many spring deficiencies have been remedied and by fall term most major issues should be eliminated despite budget limits.
Labor Day activities led by Lieut Archie W Thompson Post No 264 Veterans of Foreign Wars headline a daylong program in City Park on Monday September 2 featuring a parade booths concessions and a large children's events schedule. highlights include a 29 yard dash running high jump tether tennis and various races with prizes and a boxing exhibition culminating in prize awards and a greased pole climb.
Erie expected to host a sweeping Democratic rally in Glenwood Park Saturday drawing thousands. Prominent officials including Attorney General Charles S. Margiott and David L. Lawrence are slated to speak along with state leaders. The event features children’s activities and prize contests, with committees coordinating entertainment and logistics for the day. A separate note reports Chautauqua Institution must raise 34 440 by September 1 to avoid foreclosure. the organization needs 125 000 cash and pledges by then, with current totals at 90 000.
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