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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1940
Page
4
The Evening Huronite on October 7, 1939 urges a postwar peace where America holds final say, ensures freedom of movement and commerce, secures employment through adequate trade, and preserves freedom and independence at home and abroad.
The Evening Huronite reviews the Salvation Army’s past year in Huron, led by Captain Adin Read. It highlights 6,381 garments, 406 shoes, 285 furniture placements, 1,110 family visits, 856 meals to the homeless, and 1,831 aid cases. Christmas food baskets, dinners for 1,021 people, and 125 children’s outings are noted, with 18,686 youth attendances and various adult programs. The paper urges residents to contribute to the $4,500 campaign.
The editorial argues about Hitler’s invasion plans for the United States, noting grand conjectures and claimed statements. It states the critical task is rapid preparedness regardless of Hitler’s intent, insisting that policy must not depend on a foreign ruler’s plans.
He argues the United States must build formidable military power to resist any invasion and to pursue its own policy regardless of European fears about Hitler. Preparedness means making invasion a slim temptation and letting U S policy be driven by justice and national interest.
The Vichy government warns against levity and private festivities, insisting on discipline. Officials condemn exuberance and any laughter as distractions from collaboration with Petain's regime, casting a pall over French social life amid wartime hardship.
Ruth Millett argues high schools push white collar prep while skilled trades are needed. She urges parents to steer sons toward commercial schools or early work experiences, promoting practical occupations and self-started businesses to avoid office-to-office job hunting.
A collage of remarks applauding democracy and national defense. Quotes from John L. Lewis Wendell Willie James C Petrillo Winston Churchill and Frank G. Jones touch on industry, culture, and bread for labor. The remarks reflect 1930s policy rhetoric and labor leadership views.
Mitchell Daily Republic argues the state aeronautics commission shows how licensing can curb reckless actions by pilots and owners, and urges uniform road laws to reduce highway deaths. The piece criticizes South Dakota for failing to adopt stricter driver safety measures and cites the ongoing death toll as a consequence.
South Dakota would gain about 300 new residents if the State Department approves applications from English Hutterian colonists seeking entry. The group, 1282 members strong in Wiltshire, aims to settle with sponsorship from Bon Homme and Rockport colonies to avoid public charges, backed by assets of around half a million dollars in real estate and personal property. Senator Chan Gurney says entry depends on Washington approval and British permission.
New York Aug 21 Friday night promises excitement as Sonja Henie appears on Mutual to illustrate alien registration procedures. Henie and Dan Topping will join the air at 9 25 with a program highlighting Uncle Sara compliance and radio listeners will hear the live demonstration amid a dense schedule of broadcasts and features through the evening.
Radio listings show Aldrich Family and The Horace Heidt Show airing in Chicago Tonight. Major Bowes Amateurs, Gabriel Heatter and Elmer Davis reports on CBS and NBC dance and war commentary fill the evening. Grant Park Concert and sports news pace the night with additional programs noted.
Beadle County AAA office has approved loans totaling 34158.37 tied to 44681 bushels of wheat stored in elevators and terminals. Eli F. Martin says storage loans may rise with new eligibility for farm stored barley and No 1 grain pricing.
A hurricane rescue in Beaufort, South Carolina recalls 1893 hardships as a woman clutches a pig in her loft and recalls near starvation. In Kansas, W B Conard estimates 480000 grains in a 60-pound bushel by calculating from the first ounce. In Canton a stolen car is found locked, then stolen again. Kansas City hosts an ill fated town hall where officials debate with citizens.
A fragmented crossword style item lists clues about an American inventor and his machine, with references to energy, gear parts, and dressmaking impact. The puzzle includes vertical and horizontal entries varied across chemistry, anatomy, and astronomy terms, alongside a circular wall note and dates.
The audience, during an administration event, submitted questions and an overwhelming majority asked why the city has not provided them with employment. The exchange highlighted work opportunities and concerns about city hiring practices.
Beadle County AAA chairman Elli F. Martin announced that the office has begun computational payments and that no assignments can be accepted after August 31. Farmers needing cash may borrow on federal checks by assigning their payments, but assignments must reach the county office before the deadline.
A Tulare family reunion was held at Herman Binger’s home on Sunday with participants including the Ashbury and Harris families from Queen’s Village New York Garretson Thetins and Tulare residents Mr and Mrs Herbert Binger and Keneth and Milton Edna and Glevn Binger Me George Eitrein and son also attended before returning to Garretson The Rev Stromberg and family and Mrs Frank Harris left for New York Monday morning.
Pierre August 21 The South Dakota Republican Party adopted a campaign finance plan to rely on small contributions from a large base and to publish receipts and disbursements. Chairman Glenn W Martens stated the policy aims to make every penny public. The central committee approved expanding the party organ and stricter controls including a detailed financial report. A state executive committee would oversee finances when the central committee is not in session, with members Leo Temmey Tom A Moodie Ron Kist Fred Grosz Bowdle and A Carlson Philip.
Ronald Henson and his two sons Dean and Robert plan a vacation to Town and Missouri. Henson has led the Farmers' Union Store for seven years. Edmond Richtatick will manage the store during his absence.
Dress pattern advertisement describes pattern No. A787 with line shaping, waist emphasis, back fastened side belts, and soft materials like crepe rayon and thin wool. Includes sizes 14 16 18 20 40 43 and claims a versatile informal yet dressy style. Order by sending name address pattern number and size to The Eve 2 Huronite Pattern Service Chicago. Also promotes Fall Fashion Book with broad kid and adult fashion offerings and inexpensive patterns.
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