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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
1
Beadle County farmer dies after being struck by lightning while working in his field. The tragedy underscores peril of storms on rural farms, with authorities noting cautious weather planning remains essential for outdoor labor and safety measures in agricultural communities.
Ben Hansen of Hitchcock owns an Orpington hen that after many attempts to hatch a brood has given up and is now raising a young pigeon. The hen and the pigeon resist interference and ignore each other, a curious domestic scene noted by The Evening Huronite.
Ninety nine cities in the Ninth Federal Reserve district show July debits totaling 910.635 million, up from June and July 1935. Minnesota leads with 42 cities. Montana 14. North Dakota 13. South Dakota 16. Michigan peninsula 13. western Wisconsin 8. Twenty one Minnesota cities posted declines from June to July, with various decreases across other states.
Chicago Madison freight derailment on Milwaukee Road near Janesville Wisconsin wrecked 18 cars and cargoes. Fire destroyed the cars and the blaze, fed by 139 000 gallons of oil and gasoline, was visible for miles. No injuries reported.
Richard Hoch 47 died last evening about 6 at his home 283 Illinois Avenue Northwest. Born September 13 1888 in Preusay West Pricon Germany he came to the United States in 1913 and lived in Huron until death. He was married to Carrie Hanged at Wolsey January 17 1927 and is survived by this one. Funeral services Saturday at 2 at Welter Chapel with Rev A Trenerry in charge burial Riverside Cemetery.
Herbert K. Hitchcock of Mitchell Democratic state chairman traveled to Washington to confer with presidential aides about the Roosevelt itinerary. He left yesterday after meetings here with Governor Berry Senator Bulow and other Democratic officials.
In Los Angeles a court approved an agreement sealing the purple inked diary of Mary Astor and granting partial custody of daughter Marylyn. The settlement ends a bitter custody dispute with attorneys for Astor and Dr Franklyn Thorpe. Critics warned of further fireworks as testimony and rumors swirl around linked spouses and associates.
Berlin reports the United States men’s basketball team moved into the final round of the Olympic tournament by defeating Mexico. The Americans built an 18-2 lead and held a commanding advantage as the game progressed, securing a decisive victory.
Aberdeen August report shows President Roosevelt planned a three day drought inspection trip through the Southwest and Middle West with Governor Berry stating route likely through central drought regions. Berry praised South Dakota residents for enduring years of drought and crop failures and noted Webster and Redfield appearances.
The Spanish government predicted the end of the Civil War within hours as government forces push a three way drive to wipe out rebels on multiple fronts. Rebels aimed at San Sebastian while Madrid carried out attacks in the northwest and south with towns such as Tolosa Desfontes Calahorra De Lancerra and Aguacil falling. Ministers announced purges including dissolution of religious orders and 42 generals were removed amid a crackdown on fascist sympathizers.
Twenty nine deaths this week in Texas and Oklahoma blamed on a heat wave with no relief in sight. Over 100 deaths since July 13 reported in Oklahoma. Temperatures reached as high as 120 degrees with Council Hill appealing for water from nearby Muskogee.
John Hofer a 24 year old Milford Township farmer northeast of Huron was killed instantly by a lightning strike while mowing thistles in a field near his brother in law Joshua Hofer. Hofer and the horses were killed. a nearby soil erosion crew aided, a doctor could not revive him. Rainfall followed the storm bringing 0.24 inch in Huron and cooler temperatures. Funeral plans were not yet set.
Cloudy and warmer tonight with Friday generally fair conditions. In the east portion tonight and Friday, cooler in the west with a milder feel in the south and scattered clouds across Booth Dakota and Port VT.
In Minnesota the southern region received heavy rainfall last night, with over an inch recorded. Veteran grower Louis Ringersen of Fairmont said the moisture should boost corn yields by about five bushels per acre, contrasting prior estimates of large potential losses.
Police weigh a written confession by Jose Romero who claims he killed his brother Conception Romero on July 2 in a Chicago building at 928 West Roosevelt Avenue. Officials say Chicago police have no record of the case and consider the confession possibly a hoax.
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