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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
1
South Dakota cooled after a blistering period as meteorologist B T Laskowski predicted fair nights and little temperature change through Wednesday. He noted heat should ease for at least 38 hours, with lows slipping below 70, while eastern areas see slightly warmer weather.
Fire destroyed a barn and four horses on the John Cass farm one mile north and two miles west of Howard. Discovered around three, the blaze had already gained headway and could not be extinguished. The barn was insured but the horses were not.
Fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions. South Dakota forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Wednesday, warmer overall with cooler air expected in the extreme west on Wednesday.
Washington dispatch notes major party leaders dismissing any Union party impact on their race. Roosevelt takes a sailor’s vacation while Landon finalizes his acceptance speech amid focus on agriculture, relief, and finance. Townsend movement stays active as Montana holds a state primary with several opponents in both parties.
In Oklahoma City a crude oil shower hit a three block northeast residential area when a well began flowing. Fire Chief McAlpine reported a 5 valve in a separator failed to trip, causing oil to escape from a 4 foot vent pipe. Firefighters assisted residents by washing off the oil film from streets and homes.
A three day free cooking school for women in Huron and nearby communities begins tomorrow at the Huron Theatre. Miss Dorothy Gill of Omaha leads sessions Wednesday to Friday mornings with demonstrations on ice cream desserts and custards. The event, promoted by Evening Buronite, includes clip-ready recipes from a page seven article in tonight's issue.
In St Paul a new Democratic state central committee was formed led by Elmer J. Ryan after a walkout from a June 25 meeting. Joseph N. Moonan was elected chairman and Elmer F. Kenny secretary as Ryan’s group claimed support from national figures John P. Erickson and a Mrs. Oscar Adams ally.
Abbott, a Pasadena movie extra, led the National Public Links Golf Championship medal race at Farmingdale with rounds of 14 72 247 after today's play.
Forest fires raged across eastern and western Canada as Ontario volunteers and watchful rangers fought blazes despite improvement. In Alberta's Jasper region crews battled two fires near Maligne Lake and four miles from Caledonia AMA, while Ontario reported over 40,000 acres burning at the headwaters of the Goulais River near Sault Ste. Marie.
Pierre July 21 The South Dakota state cement plant at Rapid City reports a net profit of 102945.40 for the first six months of 1936 with gross sales of 524127.09. After deducting costs for gross profit selling and administrative expenses plus other income credits the net figure is 102635.40. Income from the plant’s earnings totaling 1.6 million has been returned to the state treasury to retire the 2 million bond issue set to put the plant into operation bonds mature 1941 to 1942.
Seven Beadle County planning board members resign citing the state planning board as futile. They criticize the program as of no value to residents, except those in the setup who receive pay or may gain from related printing work. They oppose a $200 funding request to cover expenses.
Wilbur Green, an escapee from the county jail on July 7, was recaptured by two sheriff's deputies near a grove southeast of Sioux Falls. He denied stealing $10 from a jail money box before leaving. Green, serving a 30 day sentence for intoxicated driving, had completed most of it before his escape and now faces jail break charges.
Gordon of the state justice department announced the parole granted to James Viglini of Deadwood from the state penitentiary has been revoked. Viglini appeared for a three year term for grand larceny in Perkins County and was paroled March 15. He violated parole by involvement in a Deadwood burglary and will be returned to Sioux Falls to complete the original sentence.
Cities Service Refining company of Boston filed a petition for reorganization under section 17 of the federal bankruptcy act. The firm lists assets and liabilities at 34 798 502 and marks the filing as one of the largest in a U S District Court.
Washington July 21 headed by John L Lewis representatives of unions including one third of the American Federation of Labor’s membership met to decide on inviting Lewis to stand trial on charges of insurrection The federation council invited 12 unions to a hearing set for August 3 Lewis argues the proceeding and suspension threat are illegal and that the federation convention alone can try or suspend member unions
Lois Miller seeks court verdict naming T. J. Miller father of her nine month old boy triplets Marvin Edgar and Lamar. Habeas corpus hearing asks the court to compel the triplets’ appearance and determine paternity amid competing claims by Laula D. Pierre, a Miami mechanic, and Miller who alleges resemblance and promised marriage after Miller’s divorce from Aubrey Johnson.
New York stocks halted then advanced with gains from a few cents to over three dollars per share. Several issues hit five year or longer highs as profits fueled buying across the session.
British warship stands by Malaga to protect British and American citizens as Spain’s civil war heightens. U S officials report Americans in Spain numbered around four thousand eight hundred, with diplomats counted among them. Ambassadors fear large proportions of the revolt, with San Sebastian and nearby towns seeing barricades and bridge destruction. Madrid remains tense though government forces reportedly suppress the rebellion.
Beadle County reports about two dozen red foxes captured in the Custer and Richland Townships area, with many older and numerous young foxes still at large. They prey on pheasants and barnyard fowl, prompting the Evening Huronite to offer 25 cents for each accepted Did You Know item.
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