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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1935
Page
7
Bernard J. Cochran, WPA Supervisor, criticized public officials for sending job seekers with letters of recommendation while withholding enough projects. He reported daily queues at his office and said cities, counties, and schools must supply more work to absorb relief recipients.
Evans Davis thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Cassius Davis of 143 W a street is back home after more than two months away. He was located in Los Angeles and will return today to the Riverene Military Academy at Gainesville Georgia.
In Chicago on September 12, Mrs Anna Wilmarth Ickes revealed a will listing her 900000 dollar estate to her husband Harold L. Ickes secretary of the interior.
A long list outlines proposed constitutional amendments across judiciary suffrage taxation and local government. It calls for judges as constitutional officers, elected election overseers, civil service for state staff, redefined tax rates and exemptions, corporation tax uniformity, borrowing powers with sinking funds, and limits on indebtedness. Local government reforms include proportional representation, fewer county officers, charter powers for metropolitan areas, and unified city county structures. Future amendments would allow more frequent constitutional changes.
The article outlines judgeship battles with Charles Cook backing Ben Swartz for prothonotary as James J. Wilson faces Lawrence Taylor. Treasurer race features Ralph McCora and Harry Schumacher. Carlton V. King leads Democrats for register of wills while council contests focus on Nicholas Love and Ernest Williams among Republicans. Democrats back Fred J. Weaver for judge grounds with Howard and Heath contending. Incumbent Frank B. Westley remains favored in his post.
City polls open Tuesday from 7 to 7 with registration in focus. Candidates include Henton C B Shoop Rev E Li Frank W Parsons and Wagner among others. The Republican ticket shows 2980 votes, signaling strong interest in the September primary.
A group of candidates or officials outlines key promises including equality and justice, limiting outside judges, reducing county costs, fair court administration, and strict enforcement of alcohol laws. They commit to serve the people impartially, cooperate with authorities, and address poverty and public safety. Named individuals and addresses appear with alliances and locations.
Miles B. Kitts, born April 2 1880 in Summit Township, rose from farmer son to Erie lawyer and leader. He served in the Pennsylvania Legislature and State Senate, was Mayor of Erie, fought for workers and farmers, led war mobilization efforts, expanded social and highway laws, and is a candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in his home county.
An estate proceeding in Erie County Pa lists a sale petition by executor Walter H Scott in the Orphans Court. The real estate in Cory is offered for 749 46 to pay debts, with sale set if no objections are filed. Court action possible September 30, 1935.
A fragile monarchy faces mounting peril as King Carons Romania loses support amid rising tensions. Madame Muzd Limnescu appears in the political fray as public sentiment grows uneasy and danger intensifies for the royal house.
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