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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
4
A humorous age remark notes that when a boy reaches the age to sell pets he is nearly at the age to assume a college president’s responsibilities. The quip highlights early career expectations and growing leadership imagery.
Hollywood quietly delivers a public reproach to Hitler and Mussolini by barring entry to Leni Riefenstahl and spurning Vittorio Mussolini, highlighting how American film culture reflects and broadcasts disapproval of fascist policies to Europe. The piece notes Hollywood’s role as a conduit of international sentiment, despite closed gates in Rome and Berlin.
Gargantua, a gorilla once caged in a $3 ship hold, has grown into a famed creature now traveling to England in a $20,000 air conditioned cage aboard a luxury ship. The tale frames American opportunity, noting his rise from anonymity to celebrity.
Ruth Millett argues that seasonal baskets for the poor are short lived trophies of kindness. She urges women to redirect surplus time and energy into lasting improvements such as childcare nurseries, political reform efforts, and charitable work, rewarding effort with personal fulfillment and broader community impact.
A collection of quips and remarks from figures including Dr. F. R. Moulton of the AAAS, football coach Robert Zuppke, and others. The notes touch on space, politics, independence, and Hollywood timing, reflecting a lively public discourse of the era.
A nostalgic note recalls the Van Buren Daily Argus pride in local reporting. The editor once announced an extra to report Fort Smith in flames, then retracted, admitting the report had no foundation.
Chicago Tribune recalls the ten year effort to move the Army Navy game to Soldiers Field in Chicago. The piece notes the Midwest reception, expenses, and entertainment guarantees, praising renewed ties and hinting at a possible next year contract release for another midwest hosting. The Kankakee connections of captains Bergner and Stella are mentioned as local sentiment drivers.
The Roosevelts celebrate a Warm Springs Foundation Thanksgiving marking recovery from illness and ongoing support for infantile paralysis research. The article notes transforming the resort into a hydrotherapeutic center and promoting a national kindness birthday tradition. A nationwide fund drive aimed to establish permanent infantile paralysis foundations in 2000 counties by January 1939.
A diary entry notes gray skies and possible colder weather, plus a neighbor and Jim slaughtering three pigs at the speaker’s home using a 28 gallon kettle and a belt driven grinder. They process meat, bake cranberry cookies, and reflect on farm life, lunchbox anxiety, and Christmas peace.
Huron Lodge No. 28 A F and AM held a meeting in the Masonic Temple electing C H Hinton retiring worshipful master Clarence Walker worshipful master Bayard M Beach senior warden Carl Voigt junior warden Camden Rayburn reelected treasurer H M Whitman reelected secretary and Carl Hall trustee for three years. Mrs J Lather hosted a luncheon shower for Mr William Cortner with 15 guests. Cortner formerly known as Mrs Thelma Dunlap.
New program This is New York debuts Sunday night on CBS 8 to 9, promising a radio version of a New York column with personalities. Tonight highlights include Tony Galento vs. Ouis Thomas, plus extensive listings across WEAF NBC WABC and other networks with operas, comedies, dramas, and musical programs throughout the day and evening.
Mrs. E. A. Newman celebrated her 74th birthday at a family dinner on Saturday in Rockham. Twelve were seated including Mr. and Mrs. Hay Newman and their sons Keith and Robert, and daughter Donnie, plus Mr. and Mrs. Rex Newman with daughter Darlene and son Buddy. Ray and Rex are twin sons of Mrs. Newman.
John Tamir Post 97 of the American Legion met Monday evening in the Legion hall with Commander Lloyd Seeman presiding. About 288 ZeRxiON Pine members joined the Auxiliary for lunch and social time. A Mission Group is set to meet Wolsey on December 7 as the Presbyterian Missionary Society plans a December 15 gathering led by Mr. Frank Aller.
A compact list of crossword style clues drawn from Uncle Tom's Cabin. Includes across and down entries with hints for plantation owner’s child Lily flower cast of characters and common terms such as farm tool year and compass point. The fill hints reflect themes and objects from the novel in a compact puzzle format.
A December dispatch from Washington reports suspected secret collusion among Germany Italy and Japan to use power politics against Britain and France. It notes Mussolini and Hitler coordinated moves in Europe while Japan pursued China, with Eden as a potential but uncertain future premier and Roosevelt hosting meetings at Warm Springs.
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