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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
4
The notice cites subscription prices for papers and proclaims the Associated Press rights. It then samples a Greater South Dakota bulletin claiming Americans enjoy higher purchasing power, presenting figures on butter, beef, bread, and shoes across nations to illustrate US advantage.
A town editorial links two weekend traffic fatals to careless tire maintenance. It cites WAVED AP reports of a Wisconsin woman’s death near Belle Fourche and a Toronto South Carolina crash killing a two month old infant, urging a state law mandating tire standards to improve highway safety and reduce accidents.
Citizens in Huronia favor a one year trial ban on selling and shooting fireworks within the city. Hospitals near the business district raise safety concerns with summer bombardment by pyrotechnics and Sunday churchgoers report disturbances during the Fourth of July season.
A five year anniversary celebration marked aviation progress at W. W. Howey Municipal Airport in Huron. The period since July 3, 1934 saw airmail poundage rise and passenger traffic surge as routes expanded to four directions. Mid-Continent and its predecessor Hanford Airlines, along with Inland Airlines, have safely landed all passengers and delivered all mail and express throughout the years, a safety record the companies rightly pride themselves on though rarely publicized.
A brief, clipped inquiry questions the reader about national mood and whether temptations to probe into Germany or Italy persist as government controlled press shapes opinion. The tone hints at concern over current affairs and public sentiment.
A June diary passage notes a cool day with little accomplished aside from minor chores like weeding, tidying chicken coops, and darning socks. The writer contemplates yard improvements, hedge planting, hedging orchard trees, and the ongoing demands of life while reflecting on Amy’s camp plans and generosity from friends.
A miscellaneous page fragment answers a quiz about Russian rulers and the franc, notes safety brakes invention for elevators, and offers etiquette hints about handling corn on the cob. It mentions Horstope, a birthday prophecy, and a patient glimpse of medical career guidance.
Rapid City Journal reports the 1938 average automobile tax in South Dakota was 4482, higher than most states. E. W. Stephens, secretary of the petroleum industry, says the tax forces motorists to work nine days and divert earnings to taxes. He adds cars valued around 896 are taxed several times in cycles, but highways and usage yield far greater value and savings than the tax.
The fragment reflects a dated voice arguing about baseball quality and social changes. It mentions taxi drivers and a beach advert with “Twenty percent off on bathing suits” and compares it to a five percent figure from a prior visit, showing local commentary tone and advertising reference.
Washington report details how silver purchase policy is viewed as a political tool amid farm bloc and foreign policy tensions. It notes costs to the treasury, the 70 cent price proposal, and the internal Republican split over devaluation power and subsidies for foreign producers.
CentralStandard New York July 6 reports CBS plans a longer station lineup for experimental dramas. Roosevelt joins WJZ NBC information press next Tuesday night as guest expert. Various time slots list WABC CBS programming and other networks with talks, music, sports, and drama across multiple stations and series.
A damaged OCR puzzle page presents numbered cryptic style clues with scattered partial words and misread phrases. It includes references to months, names, objects, and a university context, but most entries are incomplete or corrupted. The piece resembles a crossword or word game with broken lines and uncertain solutions.
Fragmentary program listing shows Dance Music Orchestra performances from 8:00 to 9:30 with acts like Guy Lombardo, Fred Waring, Amos and Andy repeats, Bob Ripley, and Dancing Music Orchestra. Mentions Grand Central Station and Washington Rec. Also notes hosting stations CBS NBC and West network segments and a late Features Hour.
Amjit J. Marquardt of Huron and Miss Mary J. Ronayne of Aberdeen were married in Minneapolis on Monday of last week. They will reside above the Olympia Candy Kitchen. The couple's wedding was not widely known at the time of their return from a short honeymoon. Other items note Harry Manwaring arriving in New York and earning sergeant rank, the Grace family’s Chicago visit, osteopathy convention attendance by Dr. J H Mahatty, and local notes including Marinello school activities and various travels and visits by area residents.
Mr. and Mrs. George Berton with daughter Maybell and son Milo returned Wednesday from Minnesota where they visited sons Clyde and Lloyd during the Fourth of July holidays.
In July, about 19 008 WPA workers in Saint Paul and Duluth walked off amid protests over longer hours. Officials say leave is voluntary and no pay or make up time. The walkout spread to a 4‑H club project and a grading site as 12 000 workers in the Twin Cities and Duluth quit, forcing a national cut of 200 000 WPA jobs.
A House bill by Rep Walter Democrat from Pennsylvania proposes creating two new circuit judges for the Sixth Circuit, expanding the federal judiciary. The measure targets the Deketas and Minnesota regions, aiming to relieve caseloads and speed rulings.
Mr and Mrs Linyd Seeman entertained at a house picnic Tuesday in Rockham. Guests included Mr and Mrs John McKee and Mr and Mrs Nathan Lipeta and their son.
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