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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1937
Page
4
Fragmentary text references the Associated Press and regional news services. It mentions advertising representatives and a mistaken listing of cities and offices. A missing person inquiry line appears amid garbled names.
Washington opinion argues against party tied namings for federal posts now affecting millions. It urges that Social Security Board appointees earning over 5000 dollars a year be chosen on merit, not political patronage, praising House passage to apply civil service rules while Senate conferees resist. The piece cautions about expanding government duties with expert staff chosen for political reasons.
Despite the Hindenburg disaster, Germany plans continued work on the LZ-130 dirigible at Fried richshafer. Air Minister Goering says airship building must not be discouraged and the new ship may enter commercial trans Atlantic service before summer's end, underscoring German resolve to advance airship use.
Members of the Huron American Legion drum and bugle corps discuss reorganization and summer fall activities for 1937. Doubts arise about sustaining the drum corps as many Legionnaires hold important duties that limit rehearsal time.
The drum corps, serving Huron, is praised as a civic asset. It earns high ratings at state Legion events and fosters inter-community goodwill through visits. Citizens should support Legionnaires to keep the group active and beneficial to the city.
A Cleveland seer once claimed long past prophecies matched his insights and now offers two new forecasts. He predicts Hitler will die before January 1 1237 and Bruno Hauptmann will not be executed. The piece notes many seers repeat past hits while ignoring verification.
A notice describing editorials selected daily from the RCA collection of American newspapers in South Dakota. The files are open for contemporary historical reference private study and classroom use. The Evening Huronite is referenced as a source for these compiled editorials.
The Philadelphia Record cites Senator Borah praising Ethiопias plight and Guernica as symbols of fascist brutality. He labels fascism as dangerous, warns against both communism and fascism, and links centralized wealth to totalitarian power, urging vigilance at home.
Washington May 14 President Roosevelt fights for a relief bill likely to pass by a narrow margin in the House after an intense battle with a bloc favoring larger spending. The Senate could drift toward a $1.25 billion target, with conference action possible. A separate note links Garner's derby wager and a Derby party row in the Senate.
The piece argues that censorship in Italy and pressure on foreign papers distort news. It warns that British reports may be exaggerated abroad and Italian reporters are denied by order of the Duce. It notes the danger of state control eroding public opinion and press freedom.
Fragmentary account shows House rebels pressing against the CCC two year limit. Coverage notes the CCC as a presidential pet program and compares youth camps to fascist movements. It cites Charlie West and George Barry involvement in appointments and negotiations in Chicago and Washington.
A Central South Dakota farm woman records a day fixing flower beds using old tires and an iron wheel, rain interrupts plans, and a sit down strike by a hen. She paints, renovates a store room, contemplates renting it as a summer room, and envisions a bright interior decorating project for her children’s space.
Twenty years ago in Huron residents attended a Knights of Columbus convention and others traveled for business and family visits. W W Howes of Wolsey handled local affairs while Mrs George Hebron and her son spent part of the week in Virgil. Mrs Victor Watson traveled to Milwaukee to visit relatives and Mrs T C Young headed south to Yankton for Grand Lodge events.
A period piece alleges Hitler’s flirtations and marriages involve Pola Negri and Jewish lineage claims. It notes Leni Riefenstahl threatening to quit amid denials of Jewish ancestry and public pleas over class and title while mocking royal and social schemes.
Mrs T S Strand visits Ire Quoin to spend the day with her sister. Harvey J Rice leaves for Yankton for the three day Grand Lodge of IOOF and Rebekah Assembly convention. Jess Bruce and Frank Hollerbush travel to Yankton for the IOOF convention. Mrs George Brandmire tours to Sioux Falls to visit her daughter for a week or ten days.
Olive Neff advises on washing wool blankets on warm, soft water to avoid shrinking and yellowing. She explains wool sensitivity to temp changes and harsh detergents, and stresses gradual warm rinses with plenty of water for best results.
The guide advises using naturally soft water and avoiding alkaline softened water. Use mild soap, soap flakes, or soap jelly with lukewarm suds, avoid rubbing or washboards, and rinse in several changes of lukewarm water. Gently wring, dry on a line with light tension, brush when dry, and hang striped blankets straight to preserve color and prevent distortion.
Virgil May 14 Specials Tas Methodist Ladies Aid met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Thomas Venables with good attendance. Regular business resumed and small aprons accepted. Net proceeds were 13 dollars. Several members have not yet turned in their aprons. A light lunch was served by Mrs Alfred Wessel Mrs Frank Fanger Sr and Mrs Venables. Next meeting at Mrs A J Eschlimant in Alpena.
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