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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1942
Page
4
The notice displays subscription rates for Huron and Dakota including per week and yearly options. It notes classification as second class matter and mentions mail rates for other regions, with Associated Press rights reserved for re publication of news dispatches and local news.
An op ed urges Huronians to honor Memorial Day by displaying the American flag and showing proper respect during the parade. It notes common disrespect like not standing at attention and stresses patriotism, memory of veterans, and gratitude for the freedoms protected by the flag.
In a wartime reflection the author argues democracy proved its capacity to mobilize rapidly. Starting from civilian needs in 1939 the nation reorganized industry to produce war materiel, tripling aircraft output and expanding production to support a full national war effort. The piece emphasizes the shift from pacifism to total war readiness and cites vast government expenditures and industrial gains.
The note asserts plans to exceed Axis output this year, with Davy cargo ships total cited. It warns against overoptimism given late start and slow pace, yet believes American democracy can overcome partisan and racial divides to achieve production.
The Office of Price Administration offers 14 gas saving tips for motorists facing rationing. Key guidance includes carpooling, reducing unnecessary trips, moderate speeds, regular engine checks, proper oil, carburetor and ignition adjustments, avoiding max choke, regular sparkplug cleaning, timely clutch repair, air cleaner maintenance, battery upkeep, avoiding sun parked cars, correct tire inflation, and preventing gasoline waste at filling stations.
Aged housewives and purchasers are advised that Memorial Day falls on Saturday this year and stores will close all day. To offset the inconvenience two-day weekend closing, retailers will stay open Friday evening beyond normal hours. Shoppers should rearrange weekend plans around the schedule.
Ruth Millett argues that a Chicago judge allowed a wife to search her husband's pockets yet the marriage still ended in divorce. Read as a caution that wifely rights to pry may backfire, potentially depriving both partners of privacy and stability.
The readable fragment discusses gasoline rationing and public endorsement of or rejection of costly financial proposals. It attributes statements to Defense Transportation Director Eastman and War Manpower, plus Representative Clarence J. Brown, with a brief aside about Henderson's assurances that Gestapo methods were not used in planning.
The Christian Science Monitor column argues personal integrity is vital to national war effort. It cites gas ration card abuse along the Atlantic coast as evidence of Americans chisel to cope with scarcity. It warns frontier pragmatism and immigrant vigor, while urging moderation to prevent police abuse and maintain civic virtue.
Washington reports that while no early end to the war is expected, postwar arrangements are being quietly drafted. Secretary Hull and Sumner Welles discuss preserving French sovereignty and potential restoration of territories, with United Nations planning to outline peace terms in coming weeks.
A May 27 Gallup poll finds civic leaders broadly in favor of a unified military command over land sea and air forces, with 55 percent support and 45 percent opposed. A general public survey shows a divided stance, about 41 percent in favor and 41 percent opposed. Attitudes hinge on future military events and lessons from Britain. The article notes Britain’s unified command concept and mentions the rare element polonium valued at $2,008,000 per ounce.
Dorothy Kilgallen comments on women in uniform with civilian escorts, stage etiquette, and social life amid wartime. She praises the film Mrs. Miniver, chats about theater revivals, and suggests small fund ideas for army relief. She notes fashion, dance ideas, and pop culture, ending with playful yearnings for a magic carpet.
The Willing Workers 4-H Club held its initial meeting May 4 at Marjorie Smith’s home with Lilian Jungemann as vice president and officers elected: Smith president Chesley vice president Kohlmeyer secretary Jungemann treasurer and Jungemann reporter. A second meeting March 19 in Della Kohlmeyer’s home featured pledge and roll call. A club party is planned for May 26 at Welter Jungemann home with dues set at 10 cents monthly.
Older Girls teach new Brownie Scouts Titania Troop at the Methodist Church after school. Busy Bees crafts and cooking plan for Mother's Day, while Golden Glows dance routine is practiced with the Live Wires accompaniment. A Saturday picnic at Mrs. O D Dunbar's home is noted as a troop cook day activity.
Governor Bushfield today appointed members of the free Library commission as the Defense and War Information Department of the South Dakota Defense Council. The commission named Miss Mercedes MacKay as secretary and Sis. Jane Warnock, Lawrence K. Fox, Pierre, and Dorothea Heine Aberdean as members.
The City Maidens met at Margaret Goodsell’s home on May 23 at 2 30 pm with President Shirley Cranston presiding and Secretary Phyllis Cranston recording duties. Treasurer Goodsell reported 8 60 in the treasury and a 7 profit from a May 22 WLC dance and game party.
The City Maidens 4 4 Club sponsored a dance and game party at the Y on May 22 at 7 30 p m. A small admission fee was charged while the dance was free. Refreshments were sold and an effort raised 18 but after expenses only a profit remained to be used for camp fees for Wilma Koch.
Art leaders gathered in Gettysburg on Saturday for Rally Day at the Legion HaQ. The morning session focused on recreation as part of 4-H club work. The year’s program and August county fair activities were outlined. Twenty seven members signed up for the club camp in the Black Hills June 14 to 17.
Gettysburg May 27 Special County Agent James J. O Connell warns farmers with prospects of two bountiful crops that repair parts for harvesting machinery may be scarce by harvest time. He says any delay contacting dealers could mean the loss of a harvest.
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