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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1937
Page
4
Entered at the post office in Buren. Rates shown for weekly mail and six months. Mentions United States Associated Press rights and national advertising reps in multiple cities.
A New York suburb remembers Captain John Penny a Coast Guard veteran of 42 years and 11 years at sea who died recently The piece praises the Coast Guard as a nonprofit force focused on preserving order aiding those in danger and risking lives without seeking profit It argues such acts show humanity can stay noble through public service and collective generosity inspiring a better world
The death of James F Toy of Sioux City recalls his role as a long time banker and stockholder director of the National Bank of Dakota in Huron in the 1890s. The bank built its Dakota Avenue Second Street building in 1887 and aided during the 1892 93 banking panic.
The board unanimously accepted the million dollar proposal presented by James FF Toy and associates. Signatures including F Toy influenced the board’s willingness to approve the deal without question.
The convicted Los Angeles murderer Samuel Whitaker was sent for life in San Quentin. On the way he fell ill and was taken to the prison hospital where a cell was prepared, yet he died before entering it. The event is described as a strange and inscrutable turn of fate.
An obscured report suggests Adolf Hitler confronted by church authorities and financial chiefs in Germany. It mentions ultimatums to limit armament spending and hints at political maneuvering following a controversial American source. The piece raises doubt about Nazi sincerity and leadership stability amid internal tensions.
A Moscow dispatch reports the Militant Godless League shrinking from 5,000,000 members in 1938 to under 2,000,000 with many centers closed and anti religious lectures dropped. The piece notes religious instinct remains strong and resilient despite propaganda.
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The Italian Luce Institute withdrew a Rome exhibition film The Literation of Malaga after it revealed Italian soldiers and equipment in the Spanish rebel capture of Malaga. Censors argued the footage gave the Italian people an unwelcome accurate view of Fascist involvement.
Watertown Public Opinion outlines a new rural fire protection movement aimed at cutting fire waste on farms, highlighting motorized equipment, farm friendly standards by Farm Waderwriters Association, and potential rural district growth. It notes a possible saving of 100 million dollars in property and compares rural gains to urban protection. The piece ends with a lighter aside on daylight saving stunts by South Dakota Legislature and a nod to Sioux Pulls Argus-Landey.
Pall Mallon reviews Eccles and Roosevelt remarks on inflation tied to non monetary factors. He argues disarmament could curb prices, cites monopolistic practices and anti trust concerns, and notes reactions of Congress, market speculators, and press coverage of Senator Connally and Chief Justice McReynolds era behavior.
Diary entries recount daily tasks and weather in central South Dakota. A farmer notes seeds worth over two dollars, tulips blooming, chores, a potato supper, and an extension club demo planned for next week. A missing garden path toward patience and grace appears as she reflects on family, cookies, and help from a sister.
A retrospective note recalls J. Meyer and family returning to Bonilla after visits with J. J. Borah and Miss Margaret Granger in Aberdeen. Miss Hazel Wass opens a piano studio in Slows Falls. Maurice Hagman’s three act comedy Naughy Rebecca is staged at the Grand to an appreciative audience, amid high school basketball buzz.
In New York City Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People remains a top bestseller. Publishers praise the book as accurate in its sales appeal, with firms adopting Carnegie’s letter to business associates. Swing music, led by Benny Goodman, shows continued rise as New York clubs report vibrant reinvented rhythms and a bustling Hot Club scene featuring top swing artists.
Private Frank Cox of the regular army has arrived in Huron from Aberdeen and opened an army recruiting station this morning in the Hills Block at Third Street and Dakota Avenue. Pew owners have possession transferred to A H and BR L Prose, who will conduct the business. Mrs BW Trowpe has been ill at her home, 465 Summons, during the past week.
Wes sington Springs High School names Corinne Larsen Kathryn Hatch Eunlee Crouch Robert Deli and Roger Dunham as district contest representatives. Larsen won the piano division to advance. other entrants included Farrington Buck Tahe Thompson. Choir entrants include Kathryn Match and Roger Dunham as contralto and tenor. Eunier Crouch advances by winning the Sontane solo. DeLay earned bass solo rights, facing Dunham and Jenner.
Palm Sunday services are planned at Merhediat Churches in Troquois and Esmond next Sunday with additional services during the following week. Esmond hosts Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions while Troquois holds Wednesday and Friday evenings, with Dr. F. E Morrison attending the Friday service. New members to join and baptism for children and adults are planned, and the junior choir will perform on Palm Sunday, Friday evening, and Easter Sunday.
The schedule lists agricultural conservation program sign up meetings across multiple districts in Holt County. Districts One through Twelve hold sessions at various halls, schools, and residences from March 22 to March 26, inviting residents to participate and sign up for the program.
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