This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1937
Page
4
A column argues that despite varied defenses and neutrality laws, the real danger lies in collective emotion pushing the nation toward war. It notes past shifts from isolation to involvement in 1914 1917 and warns Spain and other conflicts could ignite similar tilt unless personal passions are curbed.
In a bold move, Huron voters approved a 200000 bond with federal aid to build a 385000 municipal auditorium. The Aberdeen News editorial notes envy from rivals and places Huron alongside Sioux Falls Mitchell Mobridge and Rapid City as leading cities embracing large cultural centers. The plan aims to attract business and culture, boosting local development.
Citizens approve a $200000 investment for a new auditorium to host cultural and entertainment programs. The project aims to attract audiences locally and from neighboring communities, with Huron residents no longer needing to travel to nearby cities for similar shows. Aberdeen observers note its significance for regional culture.
The piece argues Britain's tax burden shows seriousness about rearmament. It cites direct income tax at 22.4 percent and nuisance levies on motorists, including 16 cents per gallon gasoline tax and a 125 dollar annual license for a 25 horsepower car, underscoring commitment to preparedness.
A health check on American industry shows heavy bulk freight traffic on the Great Lakes. Coal to the head of the lakes and iron shipments signal strong business, with high activity recently at Duluth where many BT steamers arrived or departed and long idle ships are being reconditioned. Traffic warnings warn of busy seas and potential collision risks, suggesting a prosperous summer ahead.
An archival note describes editorials from various US newspapers kept by the Evening Huronive. It mentions readers may access during library hours for study and reference at the News Room in the Evening Hyroniis building.
Detroit Free Press reports the 1935 railroad retirement act removed 10 million dollars from railroads and their employees. A new agreement replaced the old plan and the railroads now demand the return of the funds to support a revised pension plan. Secretary Morgenthau argues the loss hurts the government budget as spending increases strain the treasury. The dispute raises questions about fund misuse and how social security revenues may be allocated.
Raymond Clapper notes low mood fading yet unemployment and relief remain issues. Few skilled workers outside building trades idle. many laborers farmers and aging men are unemployed. No reliable counts exist as Congress debates relief funding with recovery not yet widespread and tax rates hinting at slower gains.
The Des Moines Register reports Germany prosecutes four Catholic chaplains on treason and concordat violations. A Nazi judge questions Chaplain Joseph Ros saint about aiding Communists. The piece mocks the regime's stance and recalls the old question about beating one’s wife as imaginary.
Washington reports unveil a London published Chalkley memo claiming U S gold policy boosts Britain and colonial prosperity led by South Africa. It argues U S inflation risks, while South Africa gains via bonds. Contemplates Treasury and Fed actions.
A diary entry from April 19 describes tending eggs in an incubator, testing if infertile shells can be saved, and pondering brood er needs. The narrator notes egg loss, uses a brooder setup, and records domestic tasks while briefly recounting a visit from a friend and a messy room incident.
Twenty years ago in Huron a spring party hosted by Mrs W N Farmer at 97 California Street featured a luncheon in blue and white with hyacinths and tulle. Tables for auction filled the gym parlor as Mrs E J Miller won the score trophy. Mrs Chamberlain and Oshorne served as judges. Miss Gladys Murray and Ed Tolmie hosted ten young ladies with a theater party, followed by refreshments at Lunds. Mr and Mrs George Longstaff were at home.
A critical column denounces Father Divine as a "God on Earth" kept in calaboose, attacks hypocrisy in American tolerance for crime and corruption, and mocks public reactions as shock and blasphemous laughter while highlighting racial and religious tensions and calls for accountability.
Mrs. Charles R. Kent, guest with her parents, plans a winter stay wrap up in Minneapolis before joining Mr. Kent at Elk Point for the weekend. Friends gathered at 693 Kansas Avenue Southeast for whist, honoring Mesdames Ted Paulson Scott and Messrs Waldrip Spurrier. A two course repast followed, with a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Titus who depart for Colorado, Wyoming to make their home. Mrs. Chichester of Brookings attended as an out of town guest.
Sunshine Mixers met in April at Wessington with Mrs. Fred Holst and Mrs. Gertie Baird hosting. Demonstrations covered textiles and garments, Mrs. Richard Gehring discussed Aron Bure, and a handkerchief shower honored Hoyt Nichols who is moving to Clear Lake.
The B and P W Club held a April 26 meeting at the Sunshine Cafe in Faulkton. Past president Mas. W. E. Cermik presided in officers’ absence as plans were made for a spring fundraising project and library committee reports were given. A nominating committee was formed for May elections ahead of summer recess.
The report notes Archie Gardner and Mrs Gardner moving during the winter to their farm home southwest of Orient. Affected rooms at the C L Reed residence were involved and the move occurred around April 26.
St Lawrence sophomores posted perfect attendance over the past eight weeks, led by Inez Benz and Jane Bush among others. Juniors and seniors also posted top attendance, with several students named across grades and several freshmen listed among those with frequent absences.
A blaze tore through a poultry operation at the Brouder and chicken hoys at the vt Tl ve Join Howder, Dakota Avenue and 14h Street, South, shortly after noon Sunday. About 300 baby chicks perished as firefighters battled the flames nearby.
Transcribed local notice reports the De Smet baccalaureate event with Rev J Werkentine named chair and Mrs Shea Wellington in attendance. It notes an award for high scorer Dellaven and a prize won by Mrs Pray or Sam Buiga, with misread names and dates due to OCR.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.