Five Billions Now Being Spent Over Relief Push
New York December reports describe a massive national public works effort to combat unemployment. Federal, state, and local funds fund road and building programs coast to coast, with totals surpassing billions and commissions coordinating relief, job creation, and combined meals and shelter aid for the unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
Texas Sun
Chiis Bea
Arthur Woods
Blue Inn
Congress
Fener
L. Seth Chilman
F. W. Dodge Corporation
New England
New York Metropolitan Area
New York Upstate
Middle Atlantic States
Pittsburgh
Southern Michigan
Chicago
Central Northwest
St. Louis
Kenana City
Texas
New Orleans
Southwest
Oklahoma
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Middle West
Ohio
Cleveland
Minnesota
Michigan
Labor Department
de' Seats
PRS
Actilson Gemacht
Co and N W Coaches Upset Near Station
Two Chicago and North Western passenger train coaches overturned at the Sioux City station injuring numerous passengers. Petrasek, 22, Kansas City, was crushed between car and platform and may lose a leg. Superintendent H E Allen of the Dakota division died today in Orla Oklahoma.
Bulow urges gratitude as South Dakota marks Christmas
Goveror W. J. Bulow in Pierre issues a Christmas greeting as he ends his second term on January. He says joys are measured by comparison and South Dakota should be thankful for the blessings of Yuletide, noting many homes are happy compared with other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Widening Of Fourth Street Discussed By Huron City
At the weekly Huron city commissioners meeting a plan to widen Fourth Street between Kansas and Wisconsin avenues was outlined to ease traffic. The proposal adds four feet to street width on each side from Kansas to Dakota and a further four feet on the north side from Dakota to Wisconsin, with prior property owner approvals needed including church boards, the Elks, the Fair Store and York service station owner. A cost estimate will be prepared by the city engineer for next week’s session, alongside a report on the $50,000 outfall sewer project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron City Commissioners
Fouth Street
Kansas
Wisconsin Avenues
Dakota Avenue
Fourth Street
Dakota
Wisconsin Avenue
Boards of Trustees
Methodist and
Episcopal Churches
Elks Judge
Fair Store
United States Post Office
Zietlow
York
Health survey finds good conditions in Wolsey schools
Beadle county health survey by Dr. Margaret Koenig reports 250 Wolsey students examined with 100 percent at the city school. Influenza cases did not mask overall good health though some defects such as decayed teeth and weak ankles found. Dentists and a nurse aided the study. findings will extend to other county schools after the new year. Health buttons issued to defect-free children. those needing care advised to see their physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beadle County
Margaret Koenig
St John's Lutheran School
Koenig
Wolsey
de. H. A. Johnson
Huron
Marjorie Pickell
State Public Health Association
Burglars Fail to Force Office Lock at Mateger’s
In Sioux City tonight burglars attempted to force open a safe or lock in the office of Dr. J. B. Mateger, leaving a note promising to try again later. The note read No lock this times Will try Inter. Folders and files were disturbed but no theft reported. Local police investigate the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siour City
J. B. Mateger
Inter
The First Christmas Narrative from Luke Chapter Two
Fragmentary ancient text describes Mary and Joseph during a census under Cyrenius and taxing of the world. The passage mentions shepherds and the angelic message guiding the scene to Bethlehem and the newborn Jesus.
Legge Urges Wheat Embargo To Protect Prices
Washington December 4 7 Senator Capper Republican of Kansas released a letter noting Farm Board Chairman Legge urged a temporary embargo on Canadian wheat. Legge said it would slow imports if world prices fall below domestic levels. Capper added he would sponsor embargo legislation if prices slump further. He expects talks with Legge before Congress reconvenes in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Legge
Farm Board
Senata Agriculture Committee
Capper
Koensas
Congress
Veterans of Foreign Wars aid Huron families this Christmas
Veterans of Foreign Wars and the auxiliary of Forrest McMullen post use relief funds from last spring and proceeds from Buddy Puppies to supply baskets of fuel and money. The plan includes winter relief and post-meeting discussions at K P hall this Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Women’s
Forrest McMullen
Christmas Eve at White House Planned for Hoover Family
Washington dispatch reports a large Christmas Eve party in the White House east room with a huge tree, gifts, music, and a candlelight parade by President Hoover, his wife and grandchildren along with aides children. Guests include secretaries' children and White House staff. A prior fire nearly disrupted the event a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoovers
White House
George, Fred
Charles Akerson
John Marshal Newton
French Trother Jr
Susan Boone
Russell Train, Jr
Hoover
Mrs Hoover
Radio Planning Yale Programs feature跨 world Christmas broadcasts
America's radio Santa Claus plans multi nation programs with WEAF and WJZ chains linking from the Far East to London and Washington. Broadcasts include Shanghai Manila Tokyo and Honolulu from 9:20 to 10:00 a m C S T, a London Christmass service from 12:30 to 1:00 p m C S T, and greetings from London Germany and Washington 4:35 to 5:05 p m via multiple stations. Wickham Steed and William Hard set to speak. Hoover message broadcast coast to coast. live music and English singers featured with Santa and Big Ben events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
China
Japan
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
United States
Far East
Shanghai
Manila
Tokyo
Honolulu
WEAF
WJZ
Radio Next
St. Mary's White Chapel
London
Hoover
WABC
WIZ
Jolly Bill Breinke
Santa Claus
Big Ben
Shilkret Concert Orchestra
Choirstars
35 Killed In Quake In Argentine Area
A strong quake in Argentina left at least 35 dead and caused widespread damage in the affected region. Officials reported collapsed buildings, trapped residents, and ongoing rescue efforts as aftershocks continued to unsettle the area. Investigations into fault activity and casualty counts were underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine
Argentina
Christmas judgments and quirky holiday tales across cities
A judge in Omaha settles a restaurant disturbance by ordering ten Christmas dinners for ten hungry patrons. A Kansas fireman carves a toy leg for a baby piano. In West Palm Beach, Loren Rowley receives a sled amid odd Santa myths. Englewood reports Baby Lindbergh visiting grandpa as a holiday note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Fla
Santa
Loren
Rowley
Palma
Subpoenas Issued in Beadle County Election Contest
Subpoenas were issued today for four election officials in Beadle County's third precinct to aid a sheriff race contest between A. J. Larsen Republican and BR Huntley Democrat before Judge Alva E. Taylor. Testimony will wait until full vote checks are complete. Birks not subpoenaed. The contested precinct had given Huntley a lead as ballots remain to be counted, with the court tally showing Huntley ahead by six or potentially seven votes. A progress table from initial to final counts is presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Wi
Huron
Max Revit
A. J. Larsen
Alva E. Taylor
Beadle County
Larsen
Con BR. Huntley
Huntley
Taylor
Monsignor Praises Huronians For Generosity At Christmas Talk
Monsignor Desmond praised Huronians for caring for the needy in a Christmas talk to a joint gathering of the Huron Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. He described Christmas origins and growing customs, urging continued aid and service to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msgr
Desmond
D. F. Desmond
Huron Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Kiwanians
Rotailans
Deemond
St. Martin's Catholic Church
Christmas food baskets aid 1000 in Huron
Needy residents in Huron and nearby areas will receive Christmas dinners from a combined effort by churches fraternal groups clubs schools and the Salvation Army. Central committee head Clyde R. Smith notes baskets cover a full seven days of groceries. Elks lodge contributions include 242 city baskets and 43 sent to 12 towns in the jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Christ
Associated Charities
Salvation Army
Clyde R. Smith
Elka Lodge
City of
Huron Lodge
Elks
de Smet
St. Lawrence
Hitchbcock
Iroquois
Wessington
Broadland
Cavour
Wolsey
National Bank of Huron
A. B. Blake
J. Jones
Envoy Jones
American Legion
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
St. Martin’s Catholic
Grace Episcopal
Grace Episcopal Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allen
Ee Orla
H. E Allen
Mock Bland
Bulow
Ees Sons
Cyrenius
Syria
the Angel
Abe di
Helleves
Daughera
Evanston
Ill
Pros Bae Een
F. Hall
Yale
America
Omaha
Lester Palmer
Phil Smith
EA Rose
Smith
Palmer
Topeka
Kas
Dec
Oram Whitehead
Englewood
N. J
Beby Lindbergh
Larsen-Huntley
Iitley Larsen
Burr Oak
Carlyle
Chitton
Clyde
Ol Custer
Dearborn
Fairfield
Foster
Grant
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!