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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1938
Page
4
The piece argues that global tension and fear fuel unease and hinder recovery. It notes that many scares arise from misunderstanding and that confidence, a key driver of business, is in short supply. It cautions that awaiting catastrophe delays action and slows prosperity.
A jumbled OCR style entry lists clues and partial answers about a feminine 18th century writer, with scattered terms like wine vessel rope rod river sun god and various numeric cues. It mentions birth, death hints, fabrics, tools, and geolocated terms, but lacks cohesive narrative or clear event.
Huron voters approved a 2 percent margin funding 29 000 for airport development as part of an 80 000 program aided by a Works Progress Administration grant. The move secures Huron as South Dakota’s aviation capital and signals continued support for the current city commission. Voters also kept three incumbents in office while rejecting on site liquor sales, with a May 3 vote set on private versus municipal liquor distribution.
A reflection on nerves and alarms from a bygone era to the present. The piece notes how reports of mysterious ships near Mindanao Island stirred fear, with officials claiming submarines or destroyers appeared, illustrating how public anxiety alarms national readers and officials alike.
A Wayne University poll shows that morality levels are about the same for male and female students. The piece argues older people misjudge college youth based on sensationalized fads rather than campus reality and contends colleges are succeeding at teaching critical thinking despite public surprise.
An essay on female self confidence noting that modesty can hinder romantic attention. It argues women should show certainty, greet strangers with ease, and avoid constant apologizing. Confidence supposedly signals attractiveness and draws favorable male responses, shaping interactions and perceptions.
Readable snippets show Postmaster General Farley warning against economic chaos, Dr George Gillan arguing politics must be separated from policy, and Conservative MP Locker-Larperson criticizing leadership while noting War Cabinet fatigue. Coast Guard Lt Quentin Walsh recalls whaling voyage and harsh conditions.
A satirical column notes private citizens out of work while a politician costs taxpayers money. It recalls Uncle Hod, a down home politician who claims to stay busy dodging investigative committees and questions about his actions.
Philadelphia Record quotes Will Hays stating the motion picture industry carries no propaganda and never promotes specific ideas. The piece questions where pop culture sources draw certain images of success and critiques the notion that media shapes perceptions through glamorous tropes.
A reflective diary page from a South Dakota farm woman on April 13 notes smoky skies from distant fires, a country church with a new cross, and the daily rhythms of farm life. She describes chick rearing, a letter from Florida about midges, and life’s small stresses balanced by larger blessings.
Ten years ago in Huron Roy L Emry left for Yankton to attend a district chamber of commerce meeting Jehan Hogan and William Fenelon returned to Vermillion after spring vacation in Huron Mrs Chox H J Mitchell and the Saxton family traveled to Yankton Johnstown Pa for three weeks Presbyterial meetings drew Huron church members Final rehearsals for White Collars at Huron College featured Myron Brown Gwyneth Roberts Phillip Hall Leis Engle Gordon Betts Mildred Flett Darrell Gifford Laura Cashun John Youel Weather forecasters predicted milder conditions easing the 24 hour cold grip slight crop damage expected Relief from winter weather promised E D McKenzie family of Sioux Falls visiting Seattle Washington guests of E C McKenzie
A dense list of radio programming across networks NBC CBS and WEAF outlines broadcasts for a period including Bachhlaney features, talks by senators and officials, musical programs, and a Friday slate. Notable items include George Bernard Shaw scheduled on WABC CBS, racers, and a plaque award at WRBC Memphis for 1997 flood service. The item also notes visits to Rochester and local church services in Carpenter and zoning family arrivals from Texas.
The Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Keller attended a reception in Ramona on Monday to celebrate the Rev. W. A. Hummel accepting a call to serve as pastor of the Lutheran Church near Harmon.
Washington reports on pump priming for housing under Straus and the New Deal. Struggles with fund allocation and proposals for 100 percent lending are examined amid misgivings about production, demand, and the dirigible appropriation. A Senate stalemate and political theatrics frame the day’s big stories.
Health nurse Mrs Frances Nesnan of Clark County visited Richland Township this week to outline an immunization clinic planned for the area. Each child received a consent blank to take home for parental approval of vaccines.
April 20 report notes Orvat Shankel, a Haros public schools coach, visiting Wessington Moray. He taught seventh and eighth grades last year and coached high school athletics there. The item also mentions Lawrence Davis, a former adventure teacher in Westington, spending Easter vacation in Wessington while now teaching in Wisconsin.
April 20 notes list Sunday visitors at homes in Nome Bancroft Yale and De Smet. Among those mentioned are Mr and Mrs Martin Puerstenay and Mr and Mrs Freeman Homsman from Hazeldort, Clarence Goughton returning from a sanatorium stay, Lou Randells visiting Yale, Mugs Maz Guerete Devis and Tod Davie visiting from Huron Ree Heights, and Louise Dirksen with children visiting Henry Krueger's home near De Smet.
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