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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1936
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows distribution terms by carriers for city, mail, and oil regions with per year and per month rates. Mentions Associated Press rights and national advertising reps in several cities, plus a phone contact for department or personnel requests.
The piece argues a newspaper should publish news honestly and fairly without fear or favor. It should inspire leadership toward progress, welcome informed debate, and present engaging information. It must balance responsibility with entertainment and guidance, aiming to inform today while considering tomorrow.
A thoughtful column argues that conquest of Ethiopia exposes a tired pattern of strong nations seizing weaker ones. It frames Mussolini's raid as part of a broader wartime system that rewards aggression, urging readers to hate war and the world order that fuels it rather than Italy or Mussolini alone.
The National Safety Council notes 650 Americans saved from death in motor vehicle accidents in the first three months of 1936. It predicts about 9800 lives spared by year end if the trend continues. Fatalities dropped 18 percent in March, signaling that the public can improve driving safety with effort.
John P. Walsh is elevated to mayor of Huron in a widely recognized honor. A longtime public servant, Walsh has led conservation work with the Izaak Walton League, served as state president, helped establish Beadle County historic groups, and guided the local chamber in promoting civic initiatives.
Fragmented OCR outlines Walsh named to take over as mayor after Smogard retires, noting his suitability and public welfare for Ravine Park construction and city leadership following Taayor’s year and a half at the helm.
In 1833 officials sought self-help to improve road business and began merchandising passenger service. A 1945 report shows passenger revenues up 221 percent last year while freight rose over 6 percent, a fact carrying weight for Eastern Railroads opposing the ICC rate reduction order.
New York City pursued Charles Lucky Luciano with an extensive operation aiming to indict him on a massive racketeering case. The 80 counts detail a wide vice ring, marking a landmark felony charge for a leading racketeer and a potential sentence approaching life terms.
The piece notes heightened campaign activity and citizen choice looming over the next six months. It cites an expectant voter informed by full access to campaign facts, while praising Northwestern Public Service Company for a second rate cut in Huron. Rates drop to 1.58 per 1000 cu ft for initial usage with a third reduction planned as volumes rise.
A South Dakota Supreme Court ruling protects the press privilege to criticize judicial conduct. The piece argues that sustaining free speech about courts is essential to democracy, despite tensions with officials and lower courts. It cites a graft trial where suspensions drew public criticism and notes the need for robust press commentary.
Unemployed group ends a nine day occupation of the New Jersey state assembly chamber after a disputed sales tax was repealed. They oppose broad taxation and demand alternate measures to relieve the needy, arguing taxes must be shared fairly among all state residents.
Beadle County delegates and visitors plan a two day trip to Pierre and Fort Pierre for the state Young Citizens League convention. Three county delegates Bobby Dates Phillip Tyerell and David Wint will attend with expenses paid from county Beadle leagues. The Evening Huronite honored top school reporters and selected Edison School Southeast Banner No 4 Connell School and Pull Together League led by Miss Helen Wesses as trip winners.
A Girl Scout troop led by Janet from Titankshs patrol hiked with Mr. Riley meeting at six o'clock at the Dorey home. After breakfast they burned rubbish and extinguished the fire before the group walked about halfway to the meadow. Mr. Riley then picked them up and gave them a ride home. Mary and Ethelyn were among the participants.
A Lakotah troop held an outdoors gathering signalled by a whistle from the leader. The group conducted bed making and other activities before ending with a visit to Sprague Hospital where they enjoyed a final event.
The group adjourned to the church after a quiet healing meal and duel check. Members returned to their patrols, then played games and ended with taps. Bazelbelle Schmidt brought sewing tasks and embroidered Jantheon cloth for later, while Hazelbelle’s progress was assured by Ma. Lundgren, troop reporter.
Troop 7 of the Girls South met Monday after school to discuss the Boy and Girl Scout circus and a Court of Honor set for a later date. A hike is planned for next Saturday.
Preston Scouts plan a Lake Shetek Minnesota summer camp for a week and enter an aeroplane construction contest to pick six winners for the Scout Circus at Sioux Falls. The group, now in its third year with three patrols, focuses on a lake trip and local unit representation in the event.
A historic cookery piece details light dainty sandwiches with crusts removed, bread aged at least 24 hours, and crusts repurposed. It outlines fillings spread to the edge without sogginess, butter-based spreads, and a mayonnaise or mayo-like foundation, plus a Mayonnaise variant and a recipe fragment for a Mayapple-style sauce. Also mentions Aleutian Islands location in a distant aside.
A college track meet at the fairgrounds ended with the all class team defeating the sophomores 73 to 8. Officials included Pinch, Longstaff, Williams, Schoot, Coutchie, Tice, and Irons, who returned from Chicago with plans for a new dance pavilion building.
Eastern State Normal School adds mixed sports to term under Mrs Esther Howard director of physical education for women. The program includes tennis for beginners and advanced players with practice in forehands and backhands and softball activities. Track events such as javelin throw high jump broad jump and long distance running will continue. The May awards by Thompson division honor Sheldon Christensen Ivan Fouberg Shirley Ohlson Ellen Fairfield and Ellen Kundert.
A fragmented report notes a local group the Tigers Mem bara of the R Ny A meeting at W Bakwell home to celebrate Mrs Blake and Mrs Jorgenson birthdays. Judges awarded a surprise to a member as the crowd cheered.
Huron College Campus Players and the Women's Athletic Association will join forces for a spring revue titled Huron College Rhythm. Scotty Dexter's orchestra will provide music for the show to be staged in the college auditorium on Thursday May 2. The production combines drama song and dance with scenes from English history and campus life, including a coronation and a Pow Wow ceremony, with season tickets previously sold valid for admission.
Beadle County Home Extension Executive Board planned the annual rally for June 16 at the Fair Grounds. About 35 Extension Clubs with members in Home Making study will attend, meeting to compare work and build fellowship. Committees named include general program music hostesses coffee and coordination with clubs and invited friends.
Beadle County Commission will assemble at the courthouse Thursday for their May meeting. Routine matters will predominate on the May business calendar as announced by County A M Faller.
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