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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
4
The column discusses caution about women’s social circles and how men misread female reputations. It suggests evaluating a woman by how other women view her, noting women see true character quickly while men may be swayed by appearances.
A compilation of wartime sentiments from figures like Donald Nelson W P Witherow Bernard Baruch and Winston Churchill. The remarks emphasize looming stakes in the war effort, readiness for sacrifice, and perseverance through reverses toward ultimate victory.
Secretary Morgenthau urged that the war effort requires every citizen to invest in United States Savings Bonds. He warned the nation may need to borrow more than 35 billion dollars next year and noted that reliance on commercial banks for such funding would have consequences.
The text argues inflation risks from consumer spending and urges directing savings into bonds. It notes banks cannot supply all funding and calls for widespread payroll savings plans to channel salaries into war bonds, stressing immediate action and individual duty to invest to the limit of finances.
A reader notes a man who rushed to use his car and tires as wartime talk in Washington grew louder. He says he will enjoy driving now before possible confiscation. The piece mocks loose talk that wastes time and hints at changing social habits during shortages.
A Christian Science Monitor guest editorial notes German discontent under Nazi rule while warning against assuming imminent collapse. It argues Germans endure adversity, resist despotism, and may yet seek peace only after decisive military defeat and rethinking ethics. The piece cites Goebbels’ influence, wartime endurance, and the need for united nations to press on.
Kilgallen surveys a glittering nightlife scene in New York. Errol Flynn, Anatole Litvak, and Peggy Fears perform at intimate venues. Tallulah Bankhead and Ray Black make headlines. Giovanni Martinelli and Eddie Davis light up clubs. Lenore Lemmon charms cafe society while Mrs. Joseph Civelli—once Peaches Browning—evokes past newspaper glory.
In Washington Raymond Clapper argues against immediate gasoline pipeline construction as war needs and steel shortages limit feasible timelines. He notes rationing and restricted car use are likely, with emphasis on maintaining public transit and avoiding diverting scarce resources from munitions and ships.
A London byline discusses economic warfare as slow yet deadly, detailing how Britain and America use trade controls to choke Germany and Axis powers. It notes Turkey Spain Portugal and North Africa as battlegrounds, with agents procuring cotton opium tungsten hides and other items for barter rather than money. The piece frames economic measures as a parallel war front influencing supply lines and morale.
An American official asserted that the Axis is in retreat, signaling a shift in Allied momentum during the ongoing war effort. The remark reflects a confident assessment of battlefield and strategic developments affecting morale.
Ten years ago Mrs Elmer James Ottaway of Port Huron Michigan president of the National Federation of Music Clubs was guest of honor of the S D clubs in Huron May 23 24 Gretchen Sauer Hoghl presented six voice pupils in a recital at her home with Lucila Young Mary Reyhl Hildare Stokre Irene Wollmann Adelle Babbitt Clifford Dexter as students and Lucile Dickinson Margaret Reyhl Evelyn Melivaine Dexter and Mrs W H Frost as assistants Complimenting Mrs J C Milne of Sturgis Mrs L B Harmon and Mrs Charles Warren Mrs Don G Medbery and Mrs E F Wilson entertained at tea Mrs Coc Crawford and Mrs M B Bigstone presided at the table Mrs C E Barrows of Helena Mont guest of Mrs George C Fullinweider was an out of town guest Mr and Mrs Lewis Eckstein of Monrovia Cal in Huron for Illness of Mrs Ecksteins father Wallace Newton Miss Carrie Reynolds of Walla Walla Wash arrived for a few days visit Mr and Mrs C E Daniel Mrs Reval C Crawley presented three pupils Elinor Keck Norman Schwietert Samuel Keck Twenty five Years Ago The Thomas Maynard declamation contest entrants are Robert Stemme Ralph House Marjorie Urquhart Ruth Clow Esther Lyons Word from Merrol A Kimble formerly with this paper now in coast artillery stationed at Ft Washington Md Washington DC National guard units called into federal service between July 15 and August 5 South Dakota guards scheduled for July 15 call BYM Beach returned yes
Harry Gardner appointed deputy auditor at the courthouse succeeding H. Sisman who has left for officers reserve camp at Ft. Snelling. The report notes a recent congregational conference in Vermillion.
Iroquois announces the 1942 45 faculty for the high and grade schools. Supt Glenn R Shaw returns as bandmaster. Dorothy Meyer English and commercial teacher from Willow Lake a Hur on College graduate. Grace Dies home economics and social science instructor from Washburn NC a Concordia College graduate. Grade staff include Duane Tupper seventh eighth grades coach from Madison Ruth Streeter fourth fifth sixth grade trainer from Lake Preston and Jean Kirk primary teacher from Southern Normal.
Hitchcock May 21 seniors enjoyed a skip day touring Aberdeen and visiting several places before a movie. Baccalaureate services are planned in the Methodist Church May 24 with Rev. Paul Biller delivering the sermon.
Bancroft high school held its senior class baccalaureate at the hill Sunday evening. Ness Alice Carter played preludes and processional, the sermon was given, the chorus sang two songs, and Miss Core played the recessional.
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