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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1940
Page
4
In South Dakota Huron rates: carrier 20c weekly, mail 6.06 yearly. Statewide carrier 1l0e weekly, mail 60e monthly 1.00 for eight weeks, 1.50 for three months, 2.75 for six months, 5.00 yearly. U. S. mail 6.08 yearly. Associated Press rights noted for republication.
The Evening Huronite invites all residents to submit letters on how to run Huron city with focus on taxes streets law enforcement public works and more. Prizes total 40 with 15 first 10 second and 5 third. letters due April 25 and will be published and given to the new city commission.
The Evening Huronites reports that planned street repair in Huron will start as soon as warm weather arrives. Main streets in the shopping district are in poor condition with dangerous potholes and a tire incident cited. The program uses heated oil preparations and has been ready for some time, awaiting suitable weather.
The text argues for a future oriented view of global travel by air, replacing yesterday’s perspective. It envisions routes linking Halifax to Greenland and Iceland to northern Europe and a Pacific path from San Francisco to Manila, Hong Kong, and Alaska. Greenland is highlighted as the world’s largest island with population relevance.
The piece argues that Arctic regions Greenland and Iceland gain strategic importance as nations recognize defenses and access shift northward. It cites Peery's explorations, Leif Erikson, and fears over neutral vulnerability while pondering future U S interest in northern islands.
A farm diary recounts a cold April day with shivering chicks and lambs, Jim away at the barr, and plans to raise more rumbagas. The writer recalls open air markets, desires simple salads, and notes a farm paper contest about meals men prefer. She serves fried mush for breakfast and reflects on differing tastes within the household.
Ruth Millett notes business and professional women use family imagery to gain respect. She observes both sexes rely on “home and hearth” narratives to appear trustworthy and capable.
Fragmentary political notes quote Norman H. Davis on healing wounds to avert war. A Nazi leaflet is reported in Bucharest. A candidate named Bicones Young from Ohio is mentioned amid calls for employment economic security and liberty plus groceries.
The Civilian Conservation Corps marks seven years, praised as a Roosevelt era success. Begun in 1933 as Emergency Conservation Work, CCC built 40 000 bridges and planted 1 741 000 000 trees while reducing fire hazards and aiding Minnesota erosion and forest preservation.
Washington reports detail British and French attempts at goodwill statements while Allies press for neutral rights. Norweg ian and Danish events reveal Nazi infiltration and mounting anti American sentiment in Mexico and elsewhere as Italy and Germany test neutrality and diplomacy in the Mediterranean and Scandinavia.
A dense, era specific radio listing outlines NBC CBS programs across stations WEAF WJZ WABC and others for an April evening. Entries include Holly House Don McNéi Fred Allen Hour Burns and Al Jen Ben Bernie Dr Christian Helen Hayes Theatre of Stars Rep J W Ditter Paul's Ride Johnny Presents Quicksilver Quiz and more with multiple musical dance and serial segments from 4:30 pm onward.
A fragmented puzzle page lists numerous cryptic style clues and partial definitions across a wide range of topics. The vertical and horizontal entries include terms from languages foods and animals as well as phrases indicating positions and actions.
A dense OCR list outlines radio programming across stations and times. It names shows featuring Kay Kyser Jim McWilliams Rudy Vallee Bing Crosby Glenn Miller and Amos and Andy among others with periods for news and dance music blocks and varied network affiliations noted.
Mrs. Hattie Bryant, a fifteen year Tulare resident, moves to Breckenridge Minnesota to live with her eldest son. She will visit her two daughters in Dolind before departing.
An early season dress pattern No 8666 in pink linen and other fabrics features clean lines two flap pockets and a neck band extended to the shoulders. Includes sizes 12 to 40 with yardage details and a call to order from The Evening Hum anite Pattern Service Chicago.
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejects Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad reorganization splitting the line into two separate companies. Its denial keeps the railroad in receivership, with no objection to later orderly reorganization and a continued single unit under court oversight.
De Smet High School presented its annual spring concert on April 1 featuring mixed choruses solos trios sextets instrumental solos and band performances. The program showcased varied musical selections and the audience enjoyed a diverse lineup from the student ensemble.
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