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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1935
Page
8
Erie city totals show Democrats ~4,842 ahead of Republicans in all districts on three general registration days. Democrats 20,026. Republicans 16,184. Court house registrations split evenly, official figures due late this week.
Harbor Half school hosts an old-timers gathering and picnic at Harbor Hall grounds on Saturday August 1 inviting teachers pupils and families from past years to attend. Firemen sponsor weekend public event as town notices report quiet midweek with multiple local activities and travel.
Joseph W. Williams, a former Erie mayor and county clerk candidate, visited the city to promote his Republican bid for county commissioner. He reports strong reception and forecasts a heavy fall primary vote. Ottawa officials say Canada will not deport alien convicts before term completion.
The article notes that credit for four years of work by the Erie County Commissioners belongs to the board as a whole. It highlights Rolla McGray’s role in supporting board actions deemed for the public good, with at least two votes required for each measure.
In the piece, Rollo McCray accepts blame when at fault and is shown as someone whose critics acknowledge his conduct arises from honest, well considered opinion rather than unscrupulous self interest. The portrayal emphasizes integrity and thoughtful judgment.
Harrisburg August 20. Lawmakers debated how Pennsylvania can conform to the federal social security act to maximize federal funds. Officials said amendments may be drafted for a special session to cover old age pensions unemployment insurance mothers aid blind pensions child welfare and public health.
Scores of employable relief recipients in Erie and Crawford counties must register at local employment offices by August 31 to remain eligible for relief. State Relief Administrator Robert L. Johnson says the deadline is set, and all new cases include a thirty day window to register. Officials emphasize that the "Work or no relief" order will be enforced.
Eleven year old Charles Witmer of Yor New Bridgegil Iss played the role of hero by rescuing three people from drowning. His latest act saved Eugene Mac Dona who fell into seven feet of water in Fishing Creek, after Charles plunged in and brought him to shore.
In Moorhead Minnesota a child named Dickie Hof fell 14 feet from a garage roof and later from a moving car. He broke his arm in the second incident and survived with injuries described as minor.
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