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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1936
Page
4
A historic Associated Press copyright notice appears in this clipping, detailing exclusive republication rights for AP dispatches and local news, with listed audit bureau and advertising representatives across major cities including New York Chicago and San Francisco.
A historic editorial declares the newspaper's mission to publish news fairly without fear or favor, inform and inspire readers toward progress, and act as a forum for diverse opinions. It pledges battle when needed yet aims to enter homes as a courteous, responsible today for tomorrow publication.
A Foreign Policy Association booklet titled Peace in Party Platforms argues the World War costs could have funded American households with cars clothing refrigerators radios and furniture while avoiding death and suffering. The author urges voters to refuse foreign conflicts and instead spend war money on domestic goods.
New York City plans an experimental approach to juvenile delinquency addressing neglect destitution and minor offenses outside the courts. The program would study individual cases with officials school authorities and social workers aiming to steer thousands of children toward the right track with minimal embarrassment.
Will Hayes argues that films with a social message differ from self-serving propaganda, noting cinema bears social responsibility to the public as the moon picture business expands into broader influence.
Mr Hays argues producers must narrowly guard against propaganda in films avoiding moron pictur es with message. He warns that lax common sense in the film industry risks misrepresenting vital subjects, with a late public protest and irreparable damage to 80,000,000 Americans.
The Rev Edmund J Walsh S J notes federal salary disclosures show stark gaps. He says the president earns less than many movie stars and executives, despite immense responsibility, pointing to figures for 165 days of service versus private earnings.
New York City launches a nine member mayoral committee plan to combat drunken driving urging legal machinery to match offense seriousness and fingerprint all intoxicated drivers for quick detection. The approach frames drunken drivers as potential murderers and calls for swift action by legislatures cities and courts.
A New York Sun summary notes that Trinidad’s Port of Spain Gazette editor was found guilty of excessive sentencing by judges, appeals upheld with the Privy Council affirming broad rights to criticize public acts. It highlights that truthful criticism aimed at public acts should be immune when not malice-driven. It cites the idea that justice must be open to scrutiny.
Census figures show owner operated farms in South Dakota at 45, six percent for 1935 and 1930 with full owners and part owners comprising a majority. The data indicate only a small drop in owner operated farms during the hard period for agriculture, and suggest potential gains in ownership and reductions in tenancy in early 1930s.
A late night air raid siren alarmed Paris for three minutes after a power station noise triggered the alert. Citizens, unsettled by France Germany tensions, feared a broader war but no attack followed despite previous daytime tests during siren maintenance.
Des Moines Register notes a slight fall in the number of banks insured by the FDIC in 1935 while total insured deposits rose by about five billion dollars, largely in cash or government securities. It cites mergers absorptions suspensions and liquidations as causes and urges Congress to extend the FDIC’s merger and guaranty powers.
The Beadie County 4 H Leaders Center and executive committee were elected at the Local 4 H Leaders Conference in Huron. Officers include chair Vera Miass, vice chair Harry Syee, secretary Glenn Sievers, and treasurer. The Leaders' Executive Committee will plan county events such as Junior Fair and Recognition Day, with Club Camp June 1 to 14 and other events through fall. Twenty leaders attended.
Hand County 4 H Club Rally Day at Miller auditorium drew about 250 attendees. Families brought dishes for noon dinner while beverages were provided. Fifteen 4 H clubs were represented with talks by officials and club presidents. Musical numbers by Handy Helpers, Farmerette, Happy Home Helpers, Cedar Fat Lamb, Live Wire Sheep, Hollister Colt clubs.
The Sunshine Merrymakers 420 Club at Lane .net held a meeting with thirteen members present. Roll call elicited favorite colors and reasons, two talks were delivered. Topics included devices for locating color harmony and the impact of light on room color schemes, plus a conservation and wildlife note from the guest speaker.
The article notes clubs’ conservation efforts and announces candy and popcorn sales by girls for the junior play. A regular meeting is scheduled for April 17, reported by Wilma Miller, correspondent for this stub.
Winners in the Beadle County Declamatory contest held Saturday at the high school by Beadle County high schools were announced. First in the primary division went to Jeanne Finley of Belle Prairie Township with Margaret Kelly and Neil Corbin of Belle Prairie Township taking second and third. Fifth and sixth grade winners were Nels Olson of Hutchock Independent first, Hulda Scheib and Alma Hofer of Barrett Township second, and Mary Smith with Mildred Mayer third. Seventh and eighth grade division crowned Wendell DeBoer of Grant Township first, Mary Sexton second, and Orval Shanholts third. Seventh and eighth grade essay winner was Deleinnie Decker of Yale Independent, with Connie Coop of Wellington Independent second and Milford Kelstrom of Pearl Creek Township third.
South Dakota 4-H clubs join with churches for Rural Life Sunday on May 17. State 4-H leaders report coordinated talks and church programs featuring 4-H themes and uniforms. Sermons may address rural life today and include a 4-H hymn.
The district reclamatory contest took place in Raymond auditorium with winners including Ida Mae Emery of Lagan Consolidated first in the first division and Iva Ann Fisher of And Gost Consolidated second. In the third and fourth divisions Joan Beth Erling of Raymond Ind first and Donna Mae Kreteychmer of Darlington Township second. In the fifth and sixth divisions Doloris Loomis of Raymond Ind first and Patricia Sullivan of Ash Consolidated second. Robert Sullivan of Ash Consolidated first in the seventh and eighth grade division with Vernon Arne of Forden Township second.
A South Dakota high school senior was awarded a two year optometry scholarship planned annually by a vote of five optometrists. The 27th annual state convention opened with Dr H P Sinclair of Lemmon reelected president and Dr J J Yaeger of Madison renamed Yaeger. Sioux Falls was named the host city for the 1937 gathering in Jonesboro Tennessee.
A fragmented OCR page lists multiple cryptic clues and terms related to a senator's widow and assorted vocab items. The readable bits include mismatched phrases like Hangman’s knot ancient and various numeric entries, suggesting a puzzle or glossary format rather than a cohesive news item.
A guide to choosing kitchen colors focuses on light reflection, noting sunlight yellow brightens most, with white woodwork preferred but optional substitutions. It advises one main wall color with a brighter shade for accents, and recommends washable finishes like semi flat for easy cleaning, contrasting with high gloss woodwork.
Fragmented text mentions the League of South and secret communications about municipalities and budgets. It references Vega and a stated value of $1, implying a minimal cost or unit price. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
The junior class staged The Phantom Tiger on Friday evening in Onida. Cast included Slee Brooking LeRoy Kellogg Pauline Cora Jing Genevieve Bandy Marjorie Dose Kathleen Dillon Deloss Flattman Clay Callin John Day Viewer Van Rennie Gress and Russell Sonched by Moxa Bracerds.
A local soil conservation meeting in Onida discusses county plans and community turnout. Attendees, including AL J. Ner and Saardy, express concerns and seek greater participation to protect farmlands and resources.
The Sunday School of the Preckytesiar Chureh presents an entertainment program with a 23 cent admission. Performers include Young and Jona Pyle, several Boy Scouts, Marjorie Urquhart, and a male quartet. Local Rebekah lodge members attended a Lake Peastiy meeting. Also noted are church and civic notices, a newspaper acquisition by Axelind Brothers, and a minor fire incident at 2 c.
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