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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
4
A mix of comments on a young Peruvian girl’s future, California pension votes, canceled naval cruises, Mussolini’s war outlook, and a tease about a forthcoming follow up. The notes reflect speculative and political social chatter.
A fragmented text presents a mix of clues and references as if from a crossword puzzle plus a radio schedule. It mentions a judge of the U.S. Supreme Court and various cryptic terms, interwoven with broadcast listings for Abe Lyman, Orson Welles, and other 1940s era figures and programs.
The article reviews a U S Department of Agriculture plan in Rochester New York using food stamps worth 50 cents and 1 dollar to stimulate the purchase of surplus crops. Early results show lower prices for corn meal as stock moves faster and more sales occur, benefiting farmers and relief recipients. The piece argues the program may reduce malnutrition by expanding surplus consumption and questions long term impact.
Mrs. Otelia Compton named American Mother for 1939 by the Golden Rule Foundation along with her son Prof. Wilson Compton. They credit a simple formula of Bible soap castor oil and spankings plus spinach for successful child rearing. The piece also notes unrelated anecdotes from Washington visits and a joking Alton Ohio arrest for candid camera shots.
Ruth Millett humorously imagines a guest room etiquette list for visitors and hosts. The piece compares royal hosts to ordinary guests and jokes about expectations for comfort and boundaries in guest rooms and social visits.
A collection of brief, disparate quotes references Alfred P. Sloan Jr of General Motors discussing profits, Rabbi Barnett R. Brickner critiquing Palestine, Marguerite Bedard praising a Quebec figure, engineer John C. Parker addressing the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, a statement on organizational actions toward foreign relations, and President Ortiz of Argentina dissolving Nazi fascist and Communist parties.
An 1880s style diary excerpt describes daily farm tasks and hopes for spring turkey care. The writer notes making a first real meal for new turkeys, raising them at low cost, chickens pecking grasshoppers, and cleaning the brood house. He reflects on a late weather forecast and memories of a long‑gone weather reporter. He anticipates a family member’s return in late June or July and the peaceful night with a bright moon.
A Royal Nebraska medical case described in The Journal last Sunday reports maggots curing a cancer patient rather than surgery. The piece links wartime battlefield practices to modern use of larvae as wound cleaners and claims rapid healing after maggot treatment.
Washington observers note a dramatic rise in federal appropriations this year and project the budget passing the 10 billion mark for the next fiscal year. Public Works but not yet included in these totals, critics weigh the administration's shift from relief to durable goods and defense.
Washington May 25. Extensive attention on the Squalus submarine accident disrupted NBC CBS and MBS programs with special broadcasts led by NBC engineer Bill Eddy, a former submarine officer. The listing details numerous radio programs and times across networks and stations.
Huron reflects on delayed plans for a welcome for 147th field artillery members as word from Camp Dodge remains unsettled. Daum and Edier discharged from service share local ties while Daum’s combat history with the 28th and 40th divisions is noted. Dodsleys host a dinner for Harold Bachman and band members ahead of a Grand Theatre concert.
Misa Eunice Harrington visits her sister Mrs. Ralph Peterson in Wolsey. Little Beverly Peterson suffers a severe telon on her finger after measles with complications.
Mr and Mrs Roland May and their children drove to Woonsocket and Huron on Sunday. They were joined by May’s sister Mrs Harriet De Rouche and two children from Gettysburg who stayed with the May family over the weekend.
The Iroquois high school commencement for the senior class of 1939 will be held at the Metha Church on Friday evening May 26 at 5 oclock. Raymond Wyerberg is class president. the 20 members will hear a pro gram by the class themselves with a series of musical numbers. The program includes a processional, invocatio n, vocal and instrumental selections, Salutatory Virgin Soils, soprano solo Dorothy Rose Richards, valedictory South Dakota is Great Because Ne People Are Great by Lois CasperSon, diplomas presented by C. J. Stoner.
The Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad depot at Lake Preston received a fresh coat of paint as one of the first spring jobs. The building had not been painted for a quarter century, and the improvement enhances the appearance of the property.
Mr and Mrs John Meyer drove to Ideal Sunday to visit their daughter Jaine who taught in the high school there this past year They returned Sunday evening to their home after the trip
Burdette farmers start corn planting after three rains in five days. About an inch and a half of moisture fell Monday night aiding soil conditions and crop prospects.
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