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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
1
A multi item wire service style column reports the legislature adjourning after adopting a job insurance act. Other brief items cover a mother seeking a reward in a murder case, Christmas greetings to Huronians, a Portuguese rearmament move, whisky stock highs, a Cudahy family member’s suicide, Sir Churchill’s daughter’s marriage, and bank clearings.
A community panel weighs Santa Claus faith against public statements by Clarence Darrow. Residents like Dave Williams, Mary Fielen Warren, and Mrs. B. Bucher defend belief, while others argue statements may gently prick childish credulity or harm the Christmas spirit.
In WRBASH Indiana John Lackwood learns a ton of coal was delivered to his genesis store as a Christmas gift from Wor Stove Beacue members who gathered nightly there. Congressmen, pigeons, postmen, and a heavy Christmas mail scene weave with local humor and festive mishaps.
A humorous Bob Burns vignette about a stubborn husband who finally admits he was wrong after a wind scene, as Aunt Biddy teases him. The couple sleep through a night of odd happenings and wake to a high tree view. The tale celebrates a strong character who concedes in the end.
Yuletide cheer spreads through Hurons as Santa arrives for the Lion Club Christmas theatre for 1300 children at Huron and State theatres. Local groups distribute gifts, baskets, and clothing to needy families as Salvation Army and Els dodge aid with meals and support.
Plans for a jackrabbit hunt in Theresa Township northeast of Huron were approved at a meeting of American Legion members and agencies. The Sunday hunt on December 27 will use clubs only, with sections 1 2 3 10 12 set as the hunt area and a final roundup in Section 3. Transportation from Myers Corner Cigar Store at 1249 o'clock Sunday afternoon will be provided. proceeds support the American Legion welfare fund. The Forest Service and Soil Conservation Service back the event to curb jackrabbit damage to trees and crops.
Weather outlook hints against a white Christmas as Sears City Manager Manupee Dow eyeing trends notes snow unlikely. Dow recalls prior Christmases spent in Minnesota and northern Michigan with heavy snowfall, while forecaster hints at possible light snow starting tonight or Friday and colder conditions ahead.
Havana reports Dr. Federico Laredo Bru sworn in as Cuba's president following Gomez removal by the army backed Senate for opposing the $7,500,000 tax bill. Batista, as military ruler, led the vote that impeached Gomez, making Bru the ninth Cuban president in four years.
A.P. reports a settlement ends a major automobile industry strike at Kelsey-Hayes Wheel and a separate 2000 worker dispute at J. J. Cage, with operations to resume. Other strikes persist including a General Motors plant and 48000 maritime workers, while labor secretary Perkins urges prompt settlements in the public interest.
PIERRE Dec Jensen and McMurchie Republicans elected governor and lieutenant governor on Nov 3 took oaths at the secretary of state office. Oaths dated Dec 21 the day after Norbeck death, filed later. Observers expect possible Republican push related to Gov Berry’s eventual appointment to succeed U S Senator Peter Norbeck.
Dallas dispatch reports Brmniff Als ling officials offered possible explanation for the crash of their twin motor ship which killed occupants and employees. Interference by two other planes was advanced as a factor in the incident.
Forecasters warn of unsettled conditions across Aaron and Vielnttss with a chance of snow. The system may begin tonight or Friday, bringing light to moderate accumulation and cooler temperatures across South Dakota and surrounding regions.
Central South Dakota residents are invited to submit amateur photographs for a new weekly contest in the Evening Huronite. Each Friday morning starts the contest with Thursday as the deadline for submissions. Winners receive a one dollar prize. all submitted images appearing in print earn twenty five cent prizes if not selected as a first prize. Winning entries will be printed in the next Saturday edition.
Plaite Dec 24 Senator Norbeck was buried in Bloomington Church Cemetery near Kernt, surrounded by relatives and state dignitaries. Flags hung at half staff and local businesses closed as services were conducted at the church founded by his father, a Norwegian Lutheran missionary.
Madrid reports December 24 as war rages across Spain with casualties, destruction, and civilian suffering. Clergy and Pope Pius XI call for peace, while war leaders urge continued offensives to force surrender. Bombardments hit central Madrid districts and surrounding fronts as brutal fighting persists through Christmas.
Legislators wrap up a four a m adjournment after approving a 1 206 000 appropriation to fund the special session and enacting unemployment insurance legislation aimed at securing federal funds. Governor Berry to sign and send the measure to Washington for review while appointing three commissioners to oversee the law.
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