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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1933
Page
4
The piece notes 250000 unemployed and many venturing abroad in search of work. It laments the rise of temporary transients and highlights women joining the ranks as a new and disturbing problem in social readjustment.
A cryptic quiz-like list assigns clues to a famed inventor described as originator of certain descent and linked to wings and sails. The puzzle names places, vessels, gods, and terms, promising a cross‑section of historical and scientific references around a notable figure.
Governors of the New York stock exchange adopt margin requirements of 60 percent for accounts up to 5000 and 30 percent for larger accounts, require weekly pool and syndicate data, and bar doorstep solicitations without written consent. The rules aim to curb speculation and prevent market manipulation, with potential for further government regulation if voluntary action fails.
A newspaper observer views the Pennsylvania coal field strike as a discordant note in recovery, noting past workers influx, fuel shifts, and improved steam efficiency as causes of disorganization and rail revenue pressures.
Welfare Council of New York reports 15 percent fewer men seeking shelter in June than May while homeless women rose by 12 percent. Many women and girls are at their end of resources and turning to charity. they are former whiskeys, unskilled, previously self sufficient. Total homeless estimate around 250000.
A Kingsbury county reader urges practical spending amid shortages. Agnes Curley argues funds should aid farmers hurt by thistles and drought, recommending land restoration, grazing, and wage work for nonfarmers. She warns against graveling roads or building pools while stock suffers.
Tammany Hall plans a scientific poll of public attitude toward Mayor John P. OBrien. An expert and assistants will tally cheers or boos from street interviews and theaters during mayoral screenings. Graphs will indicate whether OBrien secures support or faces a fall in popularity.
A editorial discussion argues repeal of prohibition will not end crime. It cites Charles Francis Coe who predicts bootleggers turn to other crimes and calls for a national police force and federal handling of investigations. The piece links federal action to combating kidnaping and racketeering.
A Journal Washington dispatch reports that citizens are flooding the White House with personal letters to President Roosevelt seeking advice, sympathy, or help. The piece notes the president will answer these letters and likens the scene to Dorothy Dix instructing lovers, with readers expecting a personal, attentive response to financial troubles and everyday worries.
Waterfront program at Pickerel Girl Scout camp features wide activities for all sessions. Skipper Missy Je sets events including games stunts races and a mock rescue to demonstrate skills learned. Every camper may compete in at least one event to prevent fatigue.
Vacation clubs sponsored by the Y W C A closed six weeks of work and play with a joint park picnic in West park. Forty girls joined weekly sessions on plan making crafts and supervised handcraft projects led by Margaret Peterson Lorraine Loser Florence Castle Dorothy Wac home Donna Boughton Vera LaCraft Marjory Shepherd. A Thursday group produced a play for Girl Reserves under Dorothy Titt and Vera Cotton with picnics swims and overnight hikes enriching the program.
George Schmidt reports from New York aboard the SS Athenia bound for Europe to attend the World Jamboree in Godollo Hungary. He notes ship life sightseeing in Cannes Monte Carlo and describes the voyage with fellow Scouts and staff, including photos for the publication and a temporary illness among officials.
The Conde Boy Scouts and Friendly Indians enjoyed a lake outing a couple of days last week. They were joined by the Reverend Mr. Welton. Those helping included Earl Vandenbare, Fr. Thomas Saarden, Wincher, Delbert Brockwry, and a party from Sioux Falls.
Girl Scouts may still join camp at Pickerel Lake during the last week starting Sunday August 13. Write to Mrs Helen Gamble at 910 Main St South Aberdeen to register. The second group left Sunday while the first group has returned. each of three one week periods has begun.
4-H club members will spend less at this year’s State Fair camp thanks to lower food and service costs. Demonstration teams pay a $2 enrollment for grounds, sleeping quarters, one grandstand night, and contest entry with board included. Livestock exhibitors pay $2 plus $3 for meals. leaders pay no enrollment but may buy meals. Details are in the premium list from extension agents Venables or Jones.
Miss Sara L. Dewing announces a 4-H training school for all Hand County demonstration teams. The session is set for August 10 in Miller at the auditorium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The county 4-H team contest will be held August 2 in Miller.
Ed Frevert leads the Double C Pig club and Mrs. George Schroeder heads the Beadle Biddies Poultry club. A 4-H tour began at Ross Oviett home at 9 30 with farm visits for all members families joined a picnic at Knutze Grove. After lunch the youths played kittenball and swimming followed.
The Dekota Belles Homecraft club of Beadle County met Friday afternoon at Mary May's home with Mildred Lyman as leader. Claire Gleasing opened the business session, songs were sung, and the 4-H Girlie Diary was read. Marie May demonstrated how to make Scrap Books. Refreshments were served. Violet and Frances Howard plan to entertain the group August 18.
The Jolly Cookers 4-H club of Tulare held a regular meeting Friday with a bread making demonstration led by Mrs. Hodgeson. Games and singing followed, and lunch was served. The next meeting is planned as an achievement day at Mary Maxwell's home, inviting mothers.
Four Huron girls Kathryn Terpening Marjorie Thompson Betty Phillipe left Saturday for a one week camp at Camp Judson Rapid Canyon Pactola. Chaperone Bert Philips of the city accompanies them. Last week Funor Nielsen Bonsie Jean Dunbar were in camp and will stay this week. Elizabeth Cone is a member of camp staff.
Camp notes describe nature hikes spotting rare blue herons and local flora. Patrol news mentions Byrd explorers dining on beans, a found knife with initials EJW, and camp improvements like a fireplace and underground cache. Other items note fruitless rest hour guidelines and boat dock changes for easier landing.
Macel Eggleston of Wessington writes about taking photographs at camp with her camera to remember the Sand Creek Skillet girls club. Helene Irving and she were the only members to attend camp, while others expressed interest in seeing the memories and new friendships. The piece also notes the English history reference to trial by jury from 1215.
The article explains tuna species and labeling rules for canned tuna. It notes Yellowfin and Bluefin meat differences, mentions albacore as white meat tuna, and describes how labels must state species, weight, and contents under pure food law.
Postmaster General Farley will speak from Washington tonight at 10 15 over the WABC CBS coast to coast network in a 15 minute program. The piece also lists launch details for a new WJZ NBC series with Walter O Keefe Ethel Shutta and Don Bester's orchestra starting August 5 for 39 weeks. The radio schedule for WEAF NBC WABC CBS and WJZ covers talk music and sports with various artists and programs.
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