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Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1940

Page

8

Germans Admit Loss Of Two Cruisers In Norway War

Berlin reports two German cruisers sunk under Norwegian coastal fire while landing troops in Norway. Oslo, Narvik, Bergen and Kristiansand remained in German hands per a high command communique. British losses included destroyers Hunter and Hardy, with claims of German cruiser hits off Norway’s west coast. A Norwegian royal refuge in Elverum was reported as fighting continued.

Berlin Germany Norway Narvik Drontheim Bergen Stavanger Egersund Kristiandsand Arendal Oslo Vikdun Quisting Johar Nygaardsvold Iceland Greenland Denmark Hunter Hardy Norwegian Aslo Fjord Kristiansand

Mystery Play at Hotel Opens Friday Night

Huron High School presents the mystery drama Case of the Laughing Dwarf in the auditorium Friday evening. The plot unfolds in a hotel with Georgia Olson as keeper and a cast including Phil Hunter, Elias Graffingham, Blanche, Doctor Crane, Celia Shaw, Fannie, Myra, Dean, Inspector Britt, Wing the detective, and Tonkie the comic maid. Two murders drive the suspense as Wing solves the case with psychological insight. The Pope’s watch, valued at 50,000 dollars, figures in the tale.

Georgia Lorraine Olson Huron High Phil Hunter John Stewart Elias Gratfingham Philip Tyrrel Blanche Jean Hathaway Jackson Crane John McCord Celia Shaw Bernice Brown Fannie Ann Johnson Myra Vivian Stanton Dean Roy Winders Inspector Britt Roy Olson Wing Junior Ward Tonkie Gerry Peel Grottingham

Hitler Gain Is Defensive One in Naval Clash

An uneasy view notes that Allied and German naval and air forces clash off Norway, with Germany gaining defensively through bases and control of routes. It argues the battle may not end the war, but could affect Norway's aid and the northern front, while Denmark and Sweden gain economic and strategic leverage.

Norway Germany Denmark Europe Herr Hitler Puchter Hitler Dewy Hiter Sweden Scandinavia Skaggerak North Sea Baltic Eld Tee

Weather summary for Huron and region

Temperature details show high and low comparisons from last year and historic extremes. Precipitation totals for month and year are given with normal benchmarks. The forecast calls for unsettled and colder conditions tonight and Thursday across South Dakota Minnesota and Iowa with chances of rain or snow and continued cold in all areas.

Huron South Dakota Minnesota Towa

Weather And Roads

The Associated Press reports on current weather conditions and road status, noting any precipitation, visibility issues, and travel advisories affecting motorists. Officials urge caution as conditions vary by region and are expected to shift with advancing fronts.

Plan To Boost Dairying Industry in South Dakota

A creamerymen meeting at the Marvin Hughitt Hotel presided by T. M. Olson advanced a campaign to publicize South Dakota dairy farming with the aim of increasing farmers' incomes. About 50 attended as Olson E H Everson W H Olson and Guy M Frary spoke, a 14 member committee was named to direct the drive, meeting at Arlington on April 25, and fundraising runs June 1 to 15 as part of a national program.

South Dakota Marvin Hughitt Hotel T. M. Olson State College Brookings Olson E. H. Everson Secre Tary Agriculture W. H. Olson University of Minnesota American Dairy Association Guy M. Frary Vermillion Arlington

Merry Mixers Meet Hitchcock Club Notes

Mrs. Jess Hoy hosted the Merry Mixers Club at her home with thirteen members present. A new member, Mrs. Elmer Frankenstein, was admitted. After a business meeting a lunch followed. The next gathering is planned for May.

Hitchcock Jess Hoy Merry Mixers Club Elmer Frankenstein

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