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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
4
The Huron Publishing Co. lists address and editor publisher details with postal and subscription rates. It notes Associated Press affiliation and republication rights, plus circulation audit references.
A Maryland inventor’s speedometer dial combines mph, feet per second, braking distance, reaction time, and stopping distance at common speeds. It shows how risk rises nonlinearly with speed, noting that above 60 mph data becomes highly variable and braking certainty fades with road and tire conditions.
George S. Parker recalls the long running parlor game tradition from 1843’s Mansions of Happiness to later favorites like crokinole caroms tiddle dewinks flinch and rock. He notes the hobby survived wars and depressions, revealing a comforting, homely side of life as cards and games flourished amid social change.
An observer notes a historical arc of card and board games from the 500 variant to modern Monopoly. He cites cycles of popularity lasting about two years for each game, with Monopoly enduring, and argues that the habit of playing remains constant across summers and generations as families gather for living-room recreation alongside new diversions like movies and radios.
The American Legion appears set to gain a strong national commander in Harry W. Colmery. He argues that Americanism must welcome free speech and diverse voices while pursuing its goals. His broad view suggests a more effective Americanism campaign under his leadership.
The article recalls Father Charles E. Coughlin promising to cease broadcasting if Lemke failed to win 9,000,000 votes. He later noted the pledge relied on Lemke appearing on all 49 state ballots. Election returns show the forecast was wildly off and largely inconsequential to the outcome.
Editorial notes from various American newspapers are compiled for reference and study. The document invites readers to consult the collection at the News Ragin library for contemporary historical insight and political review.
In Washington the Farm Bureau led drive adopts a resolution urging reenactment and strengthening of the Agricultural Adjustment Act after conferring with Secretary Wallace. The piece recalls past clashes with the Supreme Court and argues Congress should override legal barriers to farm relief, praising Edward A. O Neill and endorsing AAA as the best available plan.
Forest ranger told Lions Club listeners in Rapid City that a single tree in the Black Hills forest reserve reached at least 190 years and five tons of lumber from a 33 inch trunk. He warned about 100 fires last season in Barty and Black Hills reserves, nearly all man made, underscoring the cost of careless fires to centuries of growth.
Washington reports that a constitutional amendment to revive the AAA looms behind public talk. Edward ONeal of the American Farm Bureau presses for farm policy shifts while Roosevelts inner circle weighs options and court risks. The piece notes cautious optimism among officials, possible delay until Congress reconvenes, and skepticism about reviving the old law.
Twenty years ago in Huron J McD Campbell plans a trip to Minneapolis then New York visiting Cambridge and Harvard Yale gate contemporaries Mrs Clara Vos hosts friends to honor Mrs Daubninyer visiting sister Mrs Manwarring Dr and Mrs T J Wood move into former Huron Hospital residence Father Desmond returns from Iroquois to finalize church property deal for 2000 dollars Mrs Anna Marston returns from La Porte Ind J G Bauer of Watertown on business Mrs G K Covert of Franklin Ind visits sister Mrs M Sterling plans to ship household goods to new home A quiet wedding at the Presbyterian manse unites Wiss Fern Finkle and Mr Martin P Lauters in a surprise shower hosted by 25 friends at the groom’s parents home Mr and Mrs Thomas C Lauters buffet and music follow
Washington editorials and Frank Brerene generate analysis of Roosevelts aims in the Far East, Pan American diplomacy, and open door policy while weighing post election pressures. The column notes shifting U S stance on Japan Manchuria Soviet China and possible moves in monetary or economic fronts.
Brookings obit notes Prof William Howard Powers 68 librarian and assistant professor of literature at State College died of heart attack after marrying in Brookings. A former Huron College history teacher and library fund donor, he founded a library bequest foundation and authored works. Survived by widow and a second daughter.
The day-old infant son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Zeigler died Monday afternoon at Baldwin Hospital. The baby weighed four and a half pounds and was born premature. The report lists the Zeiglers as the parents and notes the location and date of death.
Mr and Mrs Herbert McDonald announce the birth of a daughter in Alpena on November 12. Rae Roberts maternal details unclear due to fragmented text.
GANN VALLEY November 12 Special A golden wedding dinner was held Sunday November 8 in honor of Mr and Mrs N A Krogs at their home five and one half miles northwest of Gann Valley Nelle Andersen Krog and Karen Marie Hansen were married October 28 1886 at the Betberen Church in Biersted Denmark They came to America in 1890 and settled in Lurmer County They later moved to Buffalo County where they established their home Ten children were born all living except three Marius Krog of Great Falls Montana Baner Krog of Lynnwise Marie Krog of Aberdeen Mrs Amelia Hensieman of Miller Mrs Laurs Larrimore of Pyson Rose Krog of Miller Lillian Krog of Minot W D and Chris Edward and Peter Krog all of Gann Valley Most attended the wedding dinner.
Chicago reports during November voting on sales tax measures and food taxes, with mixed results. Illinois reelected Governor Horner as opponents urged repealing the three percent sales tax on necessities, while Idaho and Mississippi faced contrasting outcomes on related constitutional changes and consumer levies. The Associated Press survey captures broad national positions on taxation and revenue.
Mr and Mrs B D Odell and Mr Mrs A W Gdall from Monimec and Cecil Stow of Cumberland Wisconsin spent a short time recently at the John Bertson home.
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