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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1937
Page
4
Roving reporter Ernie Pyle visits Petersburg Alaska where a local inventor claims a shrimp-picking machine will replace ten workers per unit. The piece argues machines advance employment shifts, creating temporary hardship yet promising long-term boon by freeing labor from drudgery as communities adjust.
Hurenians flock to Ravine Park Lake as the bottom is sanded and a roped off zone will be patrolled by two lifeguards daily from 1 30 to 8. Parents are urged to supervise children, dogs are not allowed in the water, and swimming is confined to the roped area to reduce drownings and keep the lake safe.
A grand Fourth of July at W. W. Howes Municipal Airport, Huron, draws thousands from the region with VIPs like Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker and top Post Office officials. The program includes air shows by the Polk Brothers Circus, Franklyn Vincent, and a TWA Skysleeper, promising the greatest celebration Central South Dakota has seen.
The folio editoris presents daily selections from various American news sources. These pieces are open during office hours for Evening Hurouie readers for contemporary reference and private study.
A Mitchell Republic dispatch from Chicago notes that air passenger traffic may reach all time peaks, and major carriers American Airlines and United Air Lines could post profits for the first time this year. It criticizes slow government action on safety reforms while airlines focus on radio navigation improvements.
A National Bureau of Standards profile describes 816 specialists on a 2 million dollar annual budget in Washington. Its laboratories house delicate balances and powerful testers that verify weights, materials durability, and product labeling.
Minneapolis Journal reports the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness urges parents to plan Fourth of July celebrations for children, choosing safer noise makers or banning risky fireworks. It notes nearly 500 blind children in American schools result from careless handling of fireworks and calls for cautious elder oversight.
Washington gossip covers talk of an unemployment census sparked by White House intrigue and a high profile court reorganization bill fight. Mentiones bills, census methods, and press and public demand amid presidential references and political maneuvering.
A June diary entry recalls a busy evening hosting 12 guests for outdoor supper. Nancy and Jerry, games, stunts, marshmallows, and ghost stories mark a wholesome gathering. The writer muses on youth and growth, then notes a Michigan fire season cost in 1096 totaling $1450 for forest fire suppression.
Twenty years ago in Huron the McIlvaine couple left for Minneapolis for ten days. A five course dinner honored guest Howard Plank in Minneapolis. Grace Ann Campbell accompanied by her mother Billie Campbell left for Montevideo. Mrs South left for an indefinite visit to St. Cloud with Gov Alfred Smith. Cards and bridge suppers were hosted for Mrs Smith by Mrs Crawford and Mrs Brives. State bankers convention hosted visitors G C Follenweider and Rodney Thau of Parker. T A Churchill and son visited Rapid City.
June 2 a seven pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Vincent DeScheid of Raymond. The child was named Carol Eilers. The notice notes Vincent DeScheid as athletic coach.
A writer warns that tomorrow brings the South Dakota three percent retail sales tax with painful adjustment. He laments increased government burden, urging readers to abandon the paper and act, while mocking tax policy and its impact on daily life and finance.
A price increase at 1. Huron barber shops takes effect July 1. Haircuts rise to 40 cents, shaves to 25, tonics to 25, up from 35, 20, and 20 respectively. Shops announcing the boost include Burton, Frank Lancer, Lowrie, Case, Koppert Nu-Blue, Carlsen, Kuehl, Hurst, Stafford, and Pederson.
Troquois Sport Day drew a large crowd with a ball game between Iroquois and Yale League teams. Junior teams forfeited. Iroquois led early before Yale rallied to win 9 to 7 after pitcher changes and a string of errors. Batteries were Maas and Kreutzer for Iroquois.
The Ard Amusement Company staged a carnival with a good movie showing and heavy patronage. The Huron Drain Cups event drew interest and the Lronuu's Municipal band played a concert dance. The opera house was well attended.
Bryant Post of the American Legion and local businessmen sponsor a two day observance in Bryant with crowd events. Dioneers of Hamlin Clark and King counties participate, with 6 registered in city programs. In Monday's game Bryant beat Estell 5 to 4 as Bryant drove in runs in the eighth inning. Estelline pitcher Meaghan struck out 14.
Miss Lois McGuire and Miss Olson travel companions reportedly returned from a vacation in Denver Colorado about twenty days ago. Olson is employed at a Hand County bank in Miller and Miss Brown is noted as residing in Hand County. Russell Borknuis of Huron sent a Denver report about the trip. Both are Varland residents.
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