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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1937
Page
4
Amateur puzzle page mix and small local notices from Bonilla Iowa and Kalispell Montana. Entries mention Mrs Ernest Hein new member and Hans Christianson family visit with daughter Darrold Miller, framed by a travel note to Laws ton Indiana.
The piece discusses the middle class shrinking under high living costs while many skilled tradesmen are underrepresented. It cites William Feather arguing for promoting skilled labor through uniforms or other signals of status to attract young people away from white collar prestige. The author urges a return to common sense and renewed value for manual work.
Lawyers critique overcomplex wording as two men charged with murder win relief when the Louisiana indictment used the incorrect singular possessive. The court quashed the indictment citing a minor English error that masked the central question of guilt or innocence.
An official report to the State Department from American naval authorities in the far east shows 4561 Americans evacuated from China as of Oct 29 and 802 still remain. Turmoil in Shanghai spurred intense calls from the American colony for protection for citizens marooned in the battle zone.
The Navy and the Marines undertook essential operations to secure and evacuate marooned Americans. A considerable portion has been rescued, while remaining individuals likely stay by choice, risking broader U.S. involvement to protect bystanders.
A Washington led movement seeks to revise upward top government salaries arguing private offers lure officials away. Critics doubt government can compete financially and question boosting congress members salaries. The piece notes broader concerns about public service motives and references other domestic and international topics in a satirical tone.
Editorial note informs readers that daily editorials are constructed from South Dakota newspaper collections in Evening Huron and available during library hours for reference study and public use. It mentions location in Evening Hurontte Building News Room on the second floor and credits Walter.
A Sioux City Tribune reflection on the decline of rural churches across the United States. The piece notes most churches are in disrepair, few recent constructions, and aging congregations, while urging that rural churches and Christian morals still matter and should not fade from the community.
Fordham University to extend beyond athletics and offer lifelong servicing for graduates. Beginning with juniors, students will receive vocational guidance and training aligned to chosen fields, with employers able to return graduates for further training. University leaders compare graduates to costly machinery needing aftercare to ensure job placement and ongoing career support.
The Sunday Journal excerpts a memorandum by former Japanese premier Tanaka, outlining a plan to subdue Manchuria and Mongolia as steps toward broader aims. The piece notes doubt about overcoming China and resistance from Germany and Italy, while suggesting Japan may pursue China first if unchecked.
A diary entry recalls a near out of control prairie fire started by burning thistles, with neighbors fighting flames and a wind that spread the blaze toward haystacks. The writer contrasts active firefighting with moral fires in the community, recounting a neighbor’s tale of a pioneer mother defending her home with plowed furrows while others burned.
Twenty years ago in Buran social notes record Mrs. George Hebron hosting ten ladies at six o’clock for dinner honoring Mrs. Ela Baker of Marshalltown Iowa and Miss Ethel Davenport of Ashland Oregon. Other dinners celebrated guests included Mrs. John Post of Rapid City and Mrs. D O’Connell of Tracy Minnesota. A Black and Yellow Trail auto trip preceded a dinner for Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Leahy with seven o’clock seating for seven. Progressive whist hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Koerner featured 42 players and prizes for four winners. An afterdinner hour showcased songs and piano numbers while chinaware losses on ocean liners were noted in passing.
Olive Neff writes on a weekly recipe contest with a $1 first prize and scent prizes for second. Close date stated as next Wednesday at o'clock. Features onion cooking tips and several recipes from boiled onions to creamed onions and onion stuffed dishes with corn custard and meat fillings.
Mavis DeVore of Bayon wins the sweepstake prize a Veleer for the Huron Theatre by coloring the Bonts and Her Buddies strip in the Evening Huron ite. Ten tickets given weekly to Byron area youths. call box office by Wednesday to claim.
Nov 11 report states H E Hern transferred from Hayes Lucas lumber yard to Wessington Springs to begin duties there. Henry Haroldson, formerly of Madison, is named the new manager at Hayes Lucas and will move his family this weekend. Also note Sem Bungum returns from Genesee Idaho to Wessington, resuming work there.
The Bonilla School Board met Tuesday evening at the district building to select a new clerk for the remainder of Ben Hanson’s term after his resignation. Floyd-Peterson was chosen as Hanson's successor.
Clover Leaf Club met at Mrs Christy Lindebak home with Mrs Gottlieb Luker assisting as hostess. Twelve members attended and plans were made for the annual Christmas party on December. Girls were chosen to exchange gifts and the party will be held at Mrs A E Kuti home with Mrs George Corin assisting. Margaret Mitchells Gone with the Wind was reviewed and the author discussed. Recreation committee led games and stunts.
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