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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1936
Page
4
The page shows mail rates for post office delivery in Huron and surrounding areas, including city carrier and mail options across the United States. It includes Associated Press attribution, circulation audit, and advertising representatives listing major U.S. cities.
The piece argues a newspaper must publish news truthfully and fairly without fear or favor, inspire leadership toward improvement, and be ready to fight fair with open forums. It should inform today while guiding tomorrow, entertaining readers and earning respect. It envisions a paper that informs, guides, and engages the community.
The Evening Huronite outlines its editorial stance while detailing a local election in Haven and South Dakota. Voters will choose three of six candidates divided into Schober-Tschetter and a broader group, with an electricity-rate reduction ordinance as the top issue shaping the campaign and potentially influencing candidate support.
The article argues that North Western Public Service Company treats Huron fairly compared with Virginia City and other towns. It accuses Mr. Shober and Dr. Tschetter of self interest, highlighting Shober’s electricity business profits and a new surcharge device in his laundry. It condemns their political campaign as destructive to Huron and urges a NO vote turning on the issue of public utility reform.
The piece notes that after six months of undeclared conflict, 0 Duge insists the campaign must continue until Ethiopia’s fighting force is annihilated. It argues Fascist Italy pursued imperial aims, fired by vengeance for past defeats, and warns that Germany and Italy seek expansion. It calls for decisive European diplomacy to realize collective security.
The Decatur Herald argues youths under 22 should not vote, and minors cannot bind contracts or control property. It claims young people lack mature judgment and are wrongly placed on juries, with risky implications for justice and public safety.
Affairs of Young Folks reports Woonsocket dormitory plans three medals for top citizenship achievement and sportsmanship, with gold silver and bronze awarded at year end. A six game in door and outdoor recreation tournament will crown a grand champion who earns the medal. Students prepare motors and game boards while Easter dance attendance rises.
Scout Troop L Paul Dolan announces next Tuesday night initiation for Donald Brown Phillip Walsh Donald Schwiederski and Robert Whelen F L Ostrander and Frank Ble hinger lead the charge with Leo Dolan and patrol leaders assisting. The meeting included glove work and text checks as new manuals arrived. Boys reminded to bring plates and cups to next meeting before camp preparation.
May 1 is the final enrollment date for all Hand County 4-H clubs. Home Extension groups indicate plans to join poultry and other projects. enrollments must be mailed to the county extension office. Poultry clubs seek members for chicks purchases at the county extension office.
A group of girls, guided by Ms John Smith and captain Miss Adelinidg Miner, faced a brief dust storm and cold water during an outdoor trip. They waded, cooked kabobs over a plugged fire, and ultimately returned home after the outing.
An estimated 400 people attended the Gettysburg High School auditorium for the annual Potter County Declamatory Contest. Entrants spanned grades one through eight with winners from St Anthony's Haven and Gettysburg School advancing to the regional meet in Mobridge on April 35. Musical numbers and a banquet followed, as officers and delegates for the state convention were chosen.
Altoona 431 Hobby Craft Club met at leader Mrs Louise Borah home with 14 members present, one absent, and nine visitors. Doris Tollefson gave a reading. songs were sung and a pot luck lunch of sandwiches, potato salad, pickles, deviled eggs, cupcakes, Jello and coffee was served. Joy J Borah reported for the club. Easter gifts were given to each girl.
A cubbing course will be started at Burron College next Monday night at ten o'clock under the leadership of John L. Smith, Boy Scout executive.
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Five sessions, all open to the public and especially to parents of children ages nine to twelve. There is no charge as the course is offered for educational purposes to launch the pro- gram. For more information call the Boy Scout office.
Twenty years ago today Aurest hosts a big high school track and field meet with fourteen schools from nearby states joining Vermillion events. Coaches prepare S. Coulchis rounding Sucon High School men for honors as local preparations continue amid social notices and upcoming community happenings.
Ree Heights High School prepares a Junior Senior banquet for May 1 at the church hall. George Specker will serve as toastmaster. Mary Paing reads the prophecy. Oliver Nicholas and Margaret Scott perform solos and history recital. Speeches by Richard Meehan and Herbert Meehan. Committee chairs Vera Nicholas Barbara Gardner Florence Bra and Frank Duttyle oversee invitations decorations and dinner.
Mrs. Rose survives with the widow and four small children and two brothers. April 15 in Oregon. Mrs. Naya Edge and three children Elaine Ruby and Irvin Junior of Blunt and Jett Bio. in Morning for Klamath Falls Ore. Ram where they will make their home. Mrs. Edge has lived in Blane. Friends regret to see her.
The Clover Leaf Home Extension Club met at the home of Mrs. Howard Hern on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J.C. Ruud as assistant hostess. Sixteen members answered roll call with Household Cleaning Hints and demonstrated making furniture polish, floor polish with silver polish, pumice hand caps, wall brushes, and dust mops from old material.
St Lawrence students earned multiple honors at the Wessington Springs music contest. Genevieve Whittingon received superior ratings for trombone and baritone solo. Max Thompson earned superior with oboe. The band led by LaRey Darling earned raven superior alongside other excellent ratings from Wilma Ford Betty McCaughey Neil Bridenbaugh and the brass ensemble. The superior pupils will enter the state contest later. Also Held training school at Burdette taught by Mike Nellie McLaughlin Home Extension agent focusing on meat with local clubs represented.
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