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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
4
Public notice from Huron detailing mailing rates by location including weekly and yearly options. Mentions South Dakota postage, six month and annual prices, and Associated Press rights.
A column denounces the surge of isms and panaceas, urging citizens to protest unemployment hunger and greed through church civic action and voting. Msgr Ready warns that passivity invites crackpot schemes and urges leadership in applying Christian social teaching to rebuild society.
Exceedingly good news for 1936 graduates as four times as many job requests arrive versus 1935. Starting wages rise from about 100 to 125 dollars for top positions while average roles offer around 100 dollars. Some low paying jobs now pay up to 85 dollars a month amid a tightening labor market.
The article discusses Germany’s former colonies and their role in keeping peace over the next quarter century. It notes Hitler’s belief in colonies as essential for raw materials and population outlets, raising questions about Europe solving its problems with Germany’s colonial ambitions.
Fragmentary query asks whether Nazi Germany will acquire colonies like Alaska and whether it will pursue Mussolini style expansion. It suggests Europe’s peace may hinge on such decisions and questions the United States role in buying land and responding to aggression.
South Dakota Republicans backed Gov. Alf Landon for the presidential nomination with a narrow margin while Chandler Gurney won the GOP senatorial nomination over C A Christopherson and Rep. Hildebrandt secured the Democratic congressional nomination over C L Chase.
The piece discusses a proposed Russian marriage law to double the tax after each divorce, aiming to strengthen marriage stability and deter hasty unions. It notes the shift toward traditional family values and frames the policy as a preventive measure against impulsive marriages.
Opinion piece contrasts Hoover and G-Men rhetoric with the capture of Public Enemy No. 1 Karpis noting the insult of a criminal yielding alive. It mocks gangster bravado and discusses language used across nations, while also listing diamond import figures and 1835 carat records with broader market observations.
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey May 21 22 and 23 with Health and Safety as the theme. Delegates from 342 local councils plus 570 members at large will attend to elect officers review reports and adopt policies. Prominent speakers include Dr George B E Vincent and John Skinner Wilson with water safety demonstrations planned and the Silver Beaver awards to be presented at the banquet May 1.
The scout executive will present his report on the progress and activities of the Boy Scouts since the last annual meeting held in Chicago in late May 1935.
The Scratching Cucklers 4-4 Club held its first meeting at Mrs. Walter's home. Fern Bloodgood was elected president Huien Mich acel view president and Marene Walter secretary and treasurer. Mr Ladd suggested appointing a club reporter and biweekly meetings alternating with a new club for Lake Kampeska trip fundraisers.
Girl Scouts from Lakatsh troop 1 hiked to West Park on a Saturday afternoon. They split into four groups for fires and stew, with Captain Gowdy and Lieutenants Peterson and Snedigar supervising. The group photographed and shared food, then cleaned camp and returned home.
The F H F 4 H Club met and discussed safety rules for bicycle use and street crossing. Plans for a girls' outing to the state fair and summer camp attendance were noted, with Ruth Fuller Elizabeth Anne Palm Dork Andrews and Winifred Robison named on committees for a picnic planning session led by Wilfred Robison.
Puzzle clues mix across horizontal and vertical lines naming an actor, objects, and phrases. The readable text includes scattered definitions like lazy person and military man with no coherent answer or full article context.
Busy Webster reports on a club gathering where members formed a circle and sang The Golden Sun Sinks in the West. The note mentions Webster as the club’s reporter.
June and Carol Knouse of Southeast Banner 4 School earned first prize for reading 15 library books this year. Miss Davis, county superintendent, presented the booklet certificates. June Knouse, eighth grade, authored this account of the achievement.
Fifth grade pupils at Southeast Banner No 4 School made color charts using watercolors. Jane Knouse notes the students included yellow purple red green orange and blue in the project.
A kitchen guide listing butter flavors and sandwich fillings. It outlines butter with lemon juice, mustard, cayenne, and various herbs plus dozens of fillings such as cottage cheese with olives, tuna with lemon juice, eggs, sardines, and peanut butter ideas. It reads as a vintage recipe sidebar with multiple ingredient pairings.
Mr and Mrs J McD Campbell and daughter Mary Alice with Mim Flora Durfee and Mrs W N Farmer returned from a motor trip to the Twin Cities. Huron Lodge No 4B POO held an informal dancing party with Mrs O M Irons providing music and a lively review of songs and cake walks. Midnight lunch was served. Mrs D A Bauer directed the entertainment committee. Mr and Mrs N Farmer have returned from a brief trip. Shoes with mystic letters on the lining indicate if not tried.
On the opening morning the convention begins with Mebridge Elky expected to attend along with Oakes Brittin and Sisseton leading delegations of about 40. Billy Milton returns from Alpena after a big home dance hosted by J F Branzova. Jadze Ales AE Taylor report safe Boston trip while Carl Weir ends Shrine visit in Sioux City.
Alexandria Egypt reports intensified British efforts to fortify the Suez Canal area amid European tension. Royal Navy activity includes six new Queen Bee radio controlled aircraft used for anti aircraft training and cargo drop trials valued around 50 000 dollars each. A Queen Bee was shot down after an hour long elusive chase near Alexandria harbor, Galatea scoring the hit. A 27 plane flight from the carrier Glorious faced a sudden Mediterranean mist impeding landing until visibility cleared.
In Willow Lake on May 7 a native son C. I. Chase won by nearly four to one over his opponent. In Collins Township Chase had 45 votes to Hildebrandt’s three. The county superintendent race on the Democratic ballot was decided by one vote for Florence Bohd. Dorothy Pederson received one vote on the Republican ballot. The Clark County Republican ballot offered many choices with only the state central committee chair unopposed.
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