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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1936
Page
5
Today begins the Best Pictures of the Year contest in the Evening Huronite Amusements section. Entrants must use all fifteen official ballots to have lists recognized, with prizes including cinema passes and theater admissions, and winners announced January 31.
New York reports that farm program material from 11 land grant colleges will be aired on WJZ NBC Farm and Home Hour monthly starting next week with Illinois as the first contributor. Tonight’s lineup includes Roosevelt Jackson Day dinner coverage and music from Connie Gates, Fred Allen, Enric Madriguera, and Lights Out.
Siam announces unprecedented defense buildup with over three percent of national revenue for army navy and air force modernization. US aircraft orders, four submarines from Japan, torpedo boats from Italy, naval guns from German and British firms. Public contributions sought as mass mobilization planned and naval officers depart for Italy. Siam as League of Nations member adopts sanctions against a party.
Amusements column invites readers to vote on the fifteen top motion pictures shown at Huron or the State in 1935. Ballot No 1 must be filled with a choice for best picture, with coupon sheets collected on a single sheet. Also promoted is Here n To Romance starring Nina Martini at the Huron for one day, praised as a premier screen tenor alongside Grace Moore and Lawrence Tibbett.
A feature film presentation highlights a noted songster performing three new numbers written for the picture and several favorites from famous operas. Madame Ernes tine Schumann-Heink debuts and Maria Gambarelli Vincente Escudero Lily Pons join a strong cast with Anita Louise Genevieve Tobin Reginald Denny and charming light moments. The plot follows a gifted youth loved by two women whose romance hinges on his musical career amid amusing and near tragic adventures.
The final local Extemporaneous speaking contest will be held Thursday at 5 40 PM at Highmore high school. Eight speakers remain after two eliminations, and one will represent Highmore High School at the Gettysburg meet on January 18. Topics will be assigned one hour before the contest.
The Literary Digest will judge, with Noel Mailer presiding. Debaters travel to Gettysburg for a round robin event on the same day, coached by Miss Buta Nice Okerland who leads both activities.
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