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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1942
Page
4
Public notice details mail rates for Huron South Dakota and nationwide subscriptions. Includes carrier and postal prices, United States mail yearly rate, and AP republication rights with advertising representation listings.
A 1939 editorial advocates a strong American role in shaping world peace. It calls for freedom of movement and global trade to keep Americans employed and safeguard freedom and independence both at home and abroad, stressing the need to maintain lasting peace.
A government summary lists widespread civilian production stoppages from radios to sewing machines under WPB orders. It contrasts the losses with gains in armor and fleet material, noting repairs in civilian comforts persist while war needs take priority.
The Nation faces a rising toll from civilian accidents surpassing WWI German casualties and planned to be curbed as a war measure. The National Safety Council backs President Roosevelt and Donald Nelson in a campaign to reduce the accident trend.
The report warns that last year four million workers were injured and fifty thousand died with 170000 permanently disabled. This year injuries could reach 4.4 million plus 52 000 deaths and 180000 permanent injuries, risking hundreds of millions of lost man days and heavy war production costs. It calls on workers, families, and employers to reduce accidents nationwide.
Joseph Eastman warns passenger rail travel must shrink as productivity and troop movements rise. He notes private car use declines, luxury lounge cars vanish, and railroads move record loads efficiently. A voluntary restraint on nonessential travel is advised to preserve transportation for war needs.
Ruth Millett urges women to dress neatly and modestly when seen with servicemen in public. He warns that sloppy hair, sloppy heels, or flashy outfits reflect poorly on the uniform. The piece stresses mutual pride and avoids tarnishing the image of those in service.
Varying quotes from Brig Gen Laurence Kuter and others stress continuous war effort rather than work stoppages. Union officials and wartime figures urge decisive steps, including a second front, mobilization, and coordinated control to support Allied victory.
A guest editorial highlights the farm value of toads in South Dakota, noting their diet of caterpillars and pests. It cites Our Dumb Animals on a toad’s worth up to $20 yearly for pest control and urges teaching children to protect these useful creatures.
Washington correspondent Raymond Clapper argues the war offers no miracle shortcut. He cautions against relying on cargo planes or submarines to bypass hard fighting, noting production limits, supply costs, and the need for resilient strategy against a bold enemy.
Central War Time schedules list NBC CBS and others with programs nightly from 6:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. and Friday August 7 includes shows like When a Girl Marries Portia Faces Life and The Three Suns with news and war commentary from Variety to Hollywood segments.
A fragmentary look at past Huron happenings notes Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Patterson visiting their daughter Mrs. R. B. H. Daehn then returning to Springfield Minnesota. Several groups traveled by car for outings and gatherings including Mr. Lund and party, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lampe and Miss Marie for an outing in the Black Hills, and others. A wedding is described with Miss Helen set to sing and Miss Irene Remslen Gate and Beta Menwarring on piano as the bride wears white crepe and carries white roses. The couple will depart for Chicago after the ceremony aboard the popular water route.
A vivid roundup of postwar nightlife and society figures in Manhattan. Highlights include William Saroyan strolling with his baby on 57th Street, James Braddock at Leon and Eddie’s at midnight, Alexander Woollcott returning to nightlife, Martha Raye jitterbugging at Jack Dempsey’s, and Irene Dunne seen in the Barberry Room. Eleanor Roosevelt visits This Is the Army with Franklin Jr., a naval quip from Sgt Ezra Stone, and Vera Zorina’s uncertain turn for Maria in For Whom the Bell Polls. Entwining personal stories, aviator Chico Stehlin traces his multi war service while meeting Jean Shaffer. a double-hero meeting of fathers is recalled, and Wilbur Evans’ success leads to offers for The Merry Widow amid a recruiting romance.
Ten years ago announcement of the Costello and Brown nuptials was made. Ada Mary Costello, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Costello of Cavour, will marry Charles Brown of Kansas City MO. Mrs J McAllister celebrated her birthday with a surprise party at home. Meetings and visits noted include Miss Nancy Coats leaving for Haynes ND and California, and Eileen Cowling's upcoming marriage with NWPS employees hosting a luncheon.
The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled Mrs. J. C. Bergstresser 68 not entitled to damages from Minnesota Amusement Co for injuries stepping into an aisle at a Sioux Falls theatre. The court held the theatre owed only ordinary care and that evidence failed to raise a negligence issue for the jury.
Fragmentary crossword style clues and hints listing names, abbreviations, and definitions. Mentions a president succession in 1825 and includes scattered clues for Latin, Greek, and general terms. The piece appears as a cryptic or puzzle filler with varied topics and no cohesive story.
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