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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1940
Page
4
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP credited dispatches and local news in this paper. Advertisement representation is handled by Northwest Daily Press Association, Palace Building, Minneapolis, with audit Bureau of Circulation details.
A 1939 Evening Huronite editorial argues for a lasting global peace anchored in American strength. It calls for freedom of movement and commerce, adequate trade to keep workers employed, and enduring freedoms and independence at home and abroad. The piece emphasizes sustaining peace as far as humans can foresee.
A tale of Paul Sotko building a fragile 0 foot boat and seeking a voyage to Alaska is challenged by Seattle authorities who fear for his seven children. The piece compares his grit to western pioneers while arguing Alaska needs determined men like Sotko and the nation needs such resolve.
The text attacks vague phrasing in war reporting. It cites a German admiral Lutzow claiming enemy ships were sunk by their crews before a misfortune could occur, illustrating a distinction without a difference in nautical rhetoric and propaganda.
An unusual trend with Prontship Clubs in Minneapolis and Milwaukee serves patrons aged 28 to 120. Hostesses aged 35 and 65 offer liquorless, jitterless dances with whistle dances to aid social mingling, recalling a bygone era. The piece contrasts this with contemporary jitterbugging by the young.
The text argues that aging adults should keep belongings rather than discard them, noting that longer lifespans justify enjoying activities like dancing or rug-cutting. It frames long life as a rationale for continued recreation and social engagement.
A Central South Dakota farm diary entry dated April 24 describes tractors filling neighborhoods as farmers rush corn planting near the May tenth window. It notes grasshopper control stories, lard versus vegetable shortenings sales, and a cluttered home scene with lingering memories of youth and changing times.
Ruth Milleti describes the evolution of day nurseries from babysitting to education and family support. Narratives show trained staff guiding Johnny and his parents, with physicians and nurses monitoring health. The system aims to equip children with security, independence, and courage while helping families stay together through community resources.
Quote laden passage discusses political mood and art, citing Wendell Wilkie and Morgenthau. It notes a view of liberal days and a shift from stagnation to potential growth, framed by a German industrialist letter to Hitler. The text juxtaposes American political rhetoric with European economic sentiment.
The Irish sweepstakes run by Hospitals Trust Ltd ends after ten years of operation. It produced over 76 million dollars for Irish hospitals, employed thousands, and yielded 2.75 million dollars a year in incidental government revenue. The trust forms two new smaller companies to promote sweepstakes, catering to a broader base of amateur gamblers.
A clipped masthead style dispatch notes Roosevelt’s strong standing in Wisconsin and surrounding states as delegates gather in Chicago. It cites concerns over policy, a pending national emergency bill, and debate over war planning and foreign securities. The piece mentions Hull, Vandenberg, and Barkley shaping the national contest.
New York May 1 Ted Husing will host 15 at Kentucky Derby with WABC CBS Broadcast for the Churchill Downs event. Air time 4:30 p.m. lasting 30 minutes. CBS holds exclusive race rights. Tonight's schedules include WEAF NBC 5:15 and 6:55. CBS 6:55. MBS 7:15. B 8:20. Listeners can hear various programs across networks with Derby previews and guest discussions.
A garbled OCR style fragment presents a set of crossword like clues with mixed numbering and stray phrases. It references breathing organ, musical notes, plants, and various terms, interwoven with a radio program schedule and scattered proper nouns. The text appears as a chaotic montage of definitions, abbreviations, and broadcast listings from a historical page.
Sioux Falls teachers association urges lawmakers to fund a feather retirement plan, criticizing both parties for not keeping pledges. The group went on record Tuesday backing an appropriation to support the plan and its related work.
U S Steel reports higher earnings for the first half of the year with 37 cents per share compared with 60,552 in 1939. The quarter shows profits per common share, while preferred share dividends remain 1.75. Operations declined, running at 66.9 percent of capacity in the March quarter. Directors also announce a regular quarterly dividend of 1.75 per share on preferred stock payable May 20 to holders of record May 2.
Final rehearsals this week for the Woonsocket senior play The Family Upstairs resume, with Carroll Milired directing at the city auditorium. Assistant student director Gladys Schlund leads the cast featuring Jack Wilds Mary Trud Mary Forbes Daniel Steichen Belgeland Melfred Kilstrom Roland Nelsen Vernon Daharst and other seniors and freshmen.
A vivid description promotes Pattern No 8717 for sizes 11 through 19 with a smooth ear silhouette and a full skirt. It highlights a Victorian bodice line, contrasting color pairings, and smart fabric options like flat crepe and spun rayon. The notice invites readers to mail name address style number and size to The Evening En- Tonie Pattern Service in Chicago to order patterns and books.
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