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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
4
A compact, readable set of crossword style clues references winter sport tools and terms. Across and down entries cover runners on shoes, skating, skaters, gear like blades and harnesses, and related objects and actions. The page notes various vocabulary items and puzzle answers across multiple numbered clues.
The Niemoeller trial in Berlin spotlights the clash between German Christians and Nazification efforts. Niemoeller, a former submarine commander turned pastor, formed a resistance movement uniting thousands of Protestant pastors and churchgoers against Nazi attempts to control religion. The Neo pagan movement promotes Aryan supremacy and aligns with Hitler while opposing Christian doctrine.
The notice lists second class rates for Huron carriers at 1 week 15 cents and by mail in South Dakota and the United States with varying terms and prices. Fees include 1 month to 1 year options, with a 5 dollar yearly rate for United States mail.
South Dakota will elect two U S senators this fall with one six year term starting January 1939 and a short interim term from November to January. Gov Jen sen and Tom Berry contest the longer seat while no candidate has announced for the interim seat. The short term could yield about 1600 dollars in pay and the title Senator So-and-So, but few seem eager.
The Dominican Republic agreed to pay Haiti 750000 dollars for the massacre of Haitians along Massacre River. The accord followed reports of mass killings by machete, with survivors noting long-standing Haitian settlements in Santo Domingo. The case was reviewed by the Inter-American Conciliation committee under the 1923 treaty and sent to both Congresses for approval.
The text urges full publicity for the affair and calls on both governments to prevent future similar incidents. It reflects a tongue in cheek view of Dominican investigations and actions, noting mediation as a seemingly miraculous, timely solution amid widespread assigned blame and aggression.
An editorial preview announces The Evening Huronite will publish Fortune Magazine’s The Accident of Birth in three installments starting Monday February 14. It critiques the birth control industry for social responsibility and calls for drastic legislation while noting endorsements from medical leaders and church figures. Also mentions Sonja Henie’s $700,000 ice show and a Japanese composer lament about instruments for modern war.
A garbled passage quotes Admiral Willian D Leahy supporting a stronger navy and Mussolini's single command. It cites Studebaker praising radio education and Hirota's East Asia stance, plus Bob Gregory defending a wrestler's marriage to a princess.
Louis Sobol notes the vivid array of society figures and bold titles in a playful column. The piece mixes theatrical stars, an aviator hero, young debutantes, wealthy scions, and a London singer in a lively, colorful reflection on high society.
The piece surveys shared expectations within marriage. It argues husbands seek pride, respect, and a harmonious home, desiring a wife who is loving, discreet, supportive, and capable of managing impressions with others. It notes men rarely voice these needs, yet feel hurt by belittling or overfamiliar displays in public.
Des Moines Register editorial chronicles five years of Nazi economic policy showing deliberate war prep. It traces measures from withdrawal from the League of Nations, Schacht’s new plan, Goering’s four year plan, and the shift to synthetic materials. It notes centralized control, loss of civil rights, employment relief, and mounting armaments costs.
A diary entry from February describes farm women discussing rising egg prices amid overproduction, worries over lard, and the impact of increased WPA funds. It also details maverick House members' White House visit on wage and hour issues and possible changes to a closely held corporation tax proposal.
Arrangements are being perfected for IA reception to present Dr Royal Clyde Agne as new president of Huron College under the Chamber of Commerce. A K Gardner will present Dr Age to the gathering. The third Evening Huronite debate is tonight at the Elks Club in the Marvin Hughitt Hotel at 7340 o clock. The subject is that Frank Dowden is the best available man for the Republican nomination for the presidency. Robert D. Lusk will introduce the speakers and act as chairman. Huron College students will open the debate with shore taces by Boel Algaier and Fred Lawrance on the affirmative and John Walker and Arthur Baritz on the negative. Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Chas H J Mitchell entertained at seven o'clock dinner for Miss Ida Fessler at 752 Kansas Avenue Southeast. Covers for eight, pink roses and pink tulips. The guests included Mrs A G Feick, Mrs C J Cooper, Miss Evelyn Coyne, Mrs W J Whitney, Mrs Fred Newman, and Miss Fessler, formerly of Sioux Falls, who has been bookkeeper for Huron Publishing Company for two years, leaving around early March for Europe. A dancing party for Huron Publishing Company employees at Labor Temple by W F Burt honored Miss Fessler.
The passage notes top WPA officials signaling potential new appropriation of 250 million dollars to last until June as Congress debates relief spending. It mentions WPA figures clashing with president's budget and relief needs, with hints of demands for 300 million and references to infrastructure maintenance challenges near Hot Springs, California due to glaciers.
Dauming Ballroom managers announce that the pig prize from last week will be awarded this Saturday along with five one dollar bills. Harry Eisele and his orchestra will provide the music for the dance, marking the band’s return as one of the best in the region.
Twin girls weighing three pounds twelve and one half ounces were born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Peter Klimek of Courtney Jamestown NLD. They were placed in an incubator and were reported apparently all right at the hospital yesterday afternoon. The mother is 20 years old. The Klimeks have one other child.
Several horse buyers from New York state are in Highmore this week seeking horses. H. H. Thomas, R. Bombard, and R. Dechambroo of Malone, NY, are back for the first time in several years.
Highmore February 10 Special York departed Highmore for Lake Preston to take over as manager of a Standard Station after years with WNAX in Highmore.
Alva Bales Doris Kerr and Edward Juergens drove to Hitchock on Sunday where they were joined by Jeannette Shaw of the Wolsey News. The group spent the weekend at her home and then proceeded to Redfield to see a movie.
The Economy Club met at Mrs. George Leptin’s home to study Wardrobe Wisdom and share a potluck lunch. The next gathering is planned at Don Wolverton’s home with hostess Birs.
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