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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1938
Page
4
Pessimism about civilization fights with hope as Nazi Vienna vows to purge non Aryan works from the Austrian National Library. The piece recalls Alexandria and notes global access to knowledge now weakens the impact of any single destruction. It argues humanity’s progress endures despite threats from militarists.
Roosevelt explains a method for greeting thousands by grasping fingers and drawing them aside to avoid conversation pauses. The piece notes the public interest and pokes fun at the broader social awkwardness of mass handshakes and endless introductions.
The State Liquor Control Board of Pennsylvania issues a report about a speak-easy past in Philadelphia. The findings suggest more than memory, pointing to ongoing concerns in liquor regulation and historic nightlife.
The writer notes last year’s 287 raids on speak-easies in a city and suggests comparing with larger towns. It ponders who patronizes such venues, calling the majority "bums" and arguing the trade persists despite risks and crime conditions of prohibition.
A New York Toy Fair display shows military playthings under 1 percent as manufacturers cite a peace loving national mood. The trend echoes prior years, despite lingering interest in toy soldiers and artillery on shop counters.
Ruth Millet argues that stenographers have been replaced by secretaries as women fill typing roles. John Robert Gregg’s shorthand method popularized the trade, but today men and women pursue secretary positions to gain access to executives. The piece notes shifts in office work and gender roles in the business world of 1938.
The fragmentary passage cites Artur Redzinski of the Cleveland Orchestra on farm rankings, Senator Nye on foes, Harold G. Moulton on wage policy in war, and Edward E. Dey and F. Scott McBride condemning destruction and alcohol in policy contexts.
Richard Whitney, ex president of the New York Stock Exchange, who recently began a prison term for grand larceny, will teach a class in Sing Sing prison. The program, described as likely to be an accounting course, was announced today in Ossining.
Aberdeen News urges South Dakota residents to visit the Black Hills for spring renewal. The writer praises misty mornings, green hills, and looser crowds, noting a three day trip to Sylvan Lake and nearby sites. Local high schools staged sitdown protests, and the piece ends with a quip about the Wagner Act not applying to schools.
A diary excerpt reflects a farmwoman’s nostalgia for a simpler cottage, contrasting old fashioned comforts with modern rooms and tech. She notes family tension, pride in a tidy home, a long drive in rain, and later describes caring for chicks, feeding clover, and plans to move them outside as spring arrives.
Ten years ago in Huron figures and events include J. F. Halladay publishers of the Iroquois Chief visiting Redfield on business. Rev B Van Hetvelen left for Germantown to attend a Synod meeting. John P Sauer qualified as city attorney with H R Griffith named city truant officer. Two junior music club entrants excelled at a Sioux Falls contest with Mercedes Johns winning fret and Vera LaCraft taking second in her class. Edwin Pring Jett left for Davenport to start a business, visiting Manning en route. Mrs Earl Pellant Jett plans two week visit to Jaquois then Aberdeen. Luce Gira of Helena joined Axelrad Brothers staff. Coe L Crawford returned from Washington with American Law Institute assignments.
New York May 2 Radio features list Pan-American programs by CBS with shortwave, WEAF, NBC and other networks. Highlights include talks on world peace through world trade, child heart disease conference, Glenn Crooks tenor, Eddie Cantor Show, Gary Cooper in The Prisoner of Saintlyland, Brave New World, serials, Derby preview, and various orchestras and entertainment segments across stations WEAF NBC WIZ WABC CBS and more.
New York report of a theater incident where a man alleges a dog bit him after a woman tried to enter with a Chihuahua. The woman claims she bit herself during a scuffle, and the man lodged a charge resulting in Detention on a secondary count. Hillsboro Hospital superintendent Blanche Dort seeks to learn dance while recovering from steam arm fractures after a fall. Faulkton prep plans for the annual banquet in late May with class officers reorganizing committees and schedules.
Lake Preston May 2 Special The Brookings circuit of the Women’s Missionary Federation of the Lutheran Church will convene here Wednesday. The theme is Love Transformed into Action. Speakers include the Rev. M. Tredt and Rev. J.L. J.
A fragmented crossword style item lists biblical names and clues across horizontal and vertical directions. The readable portions reference elder sons, ancient terms, animal imagery, tools, and various numbered clues, suggesting a puzzle or word-fill from a biblical theme with mixed partial phrases and stray digits.
Washington May 2 The administration drifts from the Produc tives late plan as Roosevelt hints temporary over production and a government bureau to collect inventory data. Figures show inventories $5 15 billion higher end of 1936 than 1935, suggesting increased inventories followed by demand slump rather than cause of depression. Revolts against crop quotas spread in corn and tobacco, while White House aides and senators debate political repercussions and policy feasibility.
The Whitewood PTA elected officers including president Mrs Paul Miller vice president Mrs Rudup Hanson secretary Mrs Dorothy Coihey and treasurer Mrs Oita Jens Sch The group set future plans and financial oversight.
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