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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1937
Page
1
A chaotic report covers concurrent events in a wartime news page. Insurgents down a French transport plane, while a hatchet murder trial in Jersey City edges toward closure as two youths face counter charges and a sobbing confession narrative unfolds.
Letters from Geyer, Christensen, Nelson, and Walter Reid discuss bringing slot machines into classrooms as a teaching aid. Opinions are split. some fear promoting gambling, others argue it could deter interest by revealing futility and provide practical education for students aware of gambling.
A mix of court note and curiosities from Altoona to Minneapolis. A magistrate sentences Michael after a domestic incident. doctors report newborn rabbits in a hospital lobby. students perform a school program. a misadventure on a lake ends with a fish in the boat. a Tarzan cosplay request blocked in Los Angeles. a Chicago bee sting damages a restaurant. a tavern owner loses $425 to a reversible raincoat ruse in Minneapolis.
A humorous reflection by Bob Burns about sending a bottle of Hollywood perfume to his aunt Dutty and Dusty, sparking unhappiness despite good intentions. The uncle notes Dusty changed behavior after receiving the gift, and Burns laments the constraint of trying to please others with small acts.
Weir announces W. W. Howes first assistant postmaster general will attend July 4 and 5 dedication events at Huron Municipal Airport. Harllee Branch also plans to attend with Army Navy Marine planes planned. Airmail cachet contest offers a five dollar prize. final airport work proceeds after city commission approval.
At Ford Motor Rouge plant gates in Detroit a group of workers attacked two United Automobile Workers officials as leaflets were distributed. Richard T. Frankensteen was knocked down and Walter Reuther suffered a bloody nose amid a crowd in working clothes pursuing the group along Miller Road.
At Barrow Alaska on May 26 Eskimos ignored white campaign urging to store food for winter. They slaughtered two whales and hundreds of cider ducks, trading little warned by whites about scarcity due to a poor fur season.
The 143rd general assembly in Columbus Ohio weighs three cases between fundamentalist and liberal factions in the Presbyterian Church U S A. The central issue is Duluth Minnesota presbytery’s refusal to license William Van Dyken amid liberal views. The Minnesota synod ordered release, Van Dyken licensed by Black Hills South Dakota, and Duluth appeals to the assembly. A preliminary judicial decision is due.
Partly cloudy conditions are expected in the area with warmer temperatures arriving Thursday. Clouds may persist tonight and into Thursday across the central and eastern portions.
Milo Avery of Huron believes he is second cousin to John D. Rockefeller Jr and first cousin once removed of John D Rockefeller Sr. He trunks a family line from Miles Avery to William Avery Rockefeller, but he takes no action toward inheritance. The story notes Avery’s memory of his grandfather and mentions details from a family tree and local history.
Washington May 2 The House debates delaying a vote on one third of a 1.5 billion relief fund for roads dams and other projects urging administration freedom in disbursement President Roosevelt warns that earmarks cut jobs. Lawmakers Belter Starnes Cartwright oppose the set aside and push to vote tomorrow after memorial observance.
Mayor George C. Green declares tomorrow Straw Hat Day in Huron to kick off summer headwear sales. Local merchants showcase a full line of new spring straw hats at varied prices for the public to try.
Reports from Sioux City and surrounding towns describe flood and storm damage from heavy rains Tuesday night. Farmers worry about Walton Beerman missing after creeks overflowed near Paullina. Rivers Floyd and Big Sioux rise, Akron area floods threaten lowlands, and Merril reports a 13.8 foot crest while James gauge shows 12.6 feet. East of Sioux Falls torrential rain floods roads and fields, drowning three cattle near Rowena and halting traffic on Highway 1d.
John D. Rockefeller lies in state as funeral rites are held at his Hudson River estate. D F De Lap, longtime superintendent, oversees family affairs and estate staff. The service includes scripture by Dr. Fosdick and hymns, with burial planned in Lake View Cemetery Cleveland.
A French Ain Pyrenees transport was shot at near Bilbao Spain. Pilot Jean Gally and a Spanish passenger were wounded during a forced landing after insurgent fire. They were moved to a hospital and expected to recover. The attack followed insurrectionist air raids on the Basque coast near Sopelana and Bin.
Ford Motor Company reports a 19 percent rise in surplus to 602,886,000 in the annual Massachusetts report filed at the State House. Assets total 717,359,000, up about 335,000,000 from 1935, with reserves increasing from 10,961,000 to 17,693,000 and capital stock listed at 1,500,000 in both years.
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