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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1937
Page
4
A brief item lists post office service details for Huron South Dakota including mail via carrier and rates. It also includes a misspelled and jumbled note on national advertising representatives with several city offices and associated firms.
The piece argues that dictators rise only when prosperity falters and public fear grows. It cites Borah and Dodd condemning dictatorship, notes Americans busy with sports and travel, and warns demagogues gain traction amid recession. It asserts recovery wards off dictatorship, while warning of 1930s patterns if prosperity ends.
The Cleveland Trust Company Bulletin says production and profits point to continued prosperity. Iron and steel mills run near capacity, autos have a strong year, railroads profit, retail trade improves, and even during recoveries markets do not rise continuously.
The article recalls Poland under Russian rule and the long oppression of its people before independence. It argues that after freedom, Polish society should protect minorities but reports that antisemitism is spreading, with pogroms described as cruel and deadly.
A reflective note asks why victims who endured long persecution now torment others in turn, pondering how emotion and memory shape a cycle of abuse and retaliation without offering clear answers.
The Aberdeen News notes Washington will skip grasshopper funds for South Dakota while praising other states receive a million dollars for control. Dry warm eggs hatch poorly, but farmers fear pests after last year’s $92 million grain loss. The Army and farmers focus on northern Wyoming, Colorado, Illinois, Montana, North Dakota, Missouri, and Michigan for now.
Editorial notes describe daily selections from Australian newspapers for South Dakota readers. The notice explains open hours, library access, and usage for private study, political review, or merchandising research in the Evening Herald building News Room.
Baltimore Sun reports a Sunday protest in New York by writers, actors, producers and critics against a proposed Dunnigan law giving the License Commissioner power to close theatres deemed immoral. Opponents warn of state censorship and loss of appeal rights, fearing dangerous precedents for public expression. Noted figures like O Neill, Anderson, Connelly, Hayes, and Wood are mentioned as opposed to the bill's broader implications.
Minneapolis Journal comments on King George VI delivering a short dedication speech with a hesitant tone. It contrasts his method with the eloquence of British orators and cites former President Hoover as an example of a strong public speaker, noting the potential for improvement in poise and confidence.
A Tribune reader suggests issuing relief specific currency backed by surplus gold. The note would fund relief or public works and be destroyed when returned to the treasury, avoiding a new currency series. The piece also notes Congress may introduce a bill, and comments on food costs rising, urging self sufficiency and higher farm prices as statewide benefits.
Washington May 21 The Senate Judiciary Committee rejected the presidents court packing bill amid surprise from White House aides and resentment among anti packers. The logan compromise failed ten to eight, with one member asleep, preventing nine to nine tie and delaying any discussion on the plan. Andrew Mellon moves near the White House while John Lewis secures a larger building nearby for the art memorial project.
Central South Dakota diary notes a Friday to bake a cake using mashed potatoes in chocolate batter. The writer laments literary depictions of farmers, hopes for a calm end of school year, and mentions porch painting and family life amid windy weather.
Mrs Glen and Tracy spend the week in town as guests of William Drinkwater. Huron high school carpentry students under A Tics build a garage for Dr Burney at 355 Ohio Street. Miss Josephine Richards, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richards, received a best honor state award Thursday evening at the Campbell home.
A reader condemns Propaganda Minister Goebbels and Hitler while defending free speech and criticizing Nazi pressure on the Vatican. The piece links La Guardia and Roosevelt to wartime rhetoric and argues press control in Nazi Germany echoes in U S policy debates.
A farmer hosted a four course luncheon for Miss Ethelyn Medbery with six intimate non resident teachers on the guest list before sumer departure. Afternoon was followed by a two markernee party at the Bijou. Mr ang Biss and All Kinkead returned Tuesday from Minneapolis.
Broadland Extension Club met with 12 members at Mia Willem Woodard's Broadland home. Mire N Hart, Mrs Woodard, and Marcella Manley led the demonstration Looking One's Best. Mary Hamington and Frances Walraven directed afternoon games. A picnic is planned for June 16 at 9 grove near Broadland. Susie Thompson and Elmer Rogers served at 4 30.
Bonilla plans memorial events with services on May 30 including cemetery rites at 10 o clock and a 2 o clock program at the ball. The church board will host dinner at the church basement. Rev Sayder to speak. American Legion and Auxiliary sponsor the program.
A fragmentary obituary mentions Mrs Arillay Ki, described as a devoted partner in life, with Thedy the pupal dog and Schulin presenting a booklet of remembrance. The brief note indicates ongoing remembrance and honors her recent announcement.
In Sioux Falls two underage girls Jennie Little Sack 17 and Flora Goode 15 were sentenced to four years each at the St. Anthony Idaho industrial training school for arson. They admitted setting papers in a closet to use as a concealment creating a fire that destroyed the school and caused about 199000 dollars in damage. Federal Judge A Lee Wyman stated the sentence aimed to let them complete their education.
Redfield May 71 4 Special commercial training under WPA auspices holds sessions Monday and Tuesday evenings each week with day and evening instruction. The schedule details tuition and start times, including afternoon and evening options.
Wayland team members John Jorakis Ravenscroft played for the Wessn baseball squad in a game at Aberdeen. The report notes strong personal performances amid the competitive match, reflecting local sports activity.
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