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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1938
Page
4
A scrambled Thanksgiving themed puzzle lists clues for fruit, birds, measurements, and words. It strings together terms like dolphin, crow, cloth measure, enclosure, and gods, forming a vertical and horizontal wordplay about autumn food and related items.
The essay celebrates a bountiful harvest and rising trade while urging national reflection on the past year. It notes wartime strain easing and forecasts continued improvement, contrasting American peace prospects with the turmoil in Europe and Asia. It closes with a call to gratitude and constructive future.
The essay argues the British American trade agreement signals hope for world freedom through democracy and exchange. It contrasts two worldviews: dictatorship and democracy, claiming free trade benefits all and underpins a saner global society. The pact between Britain and the United States is presented as a practical demonstration of prosperity through interdependence.
The article notes that while the agreement itself may require revisions and time to finalize, the key point is that a new phase in world affairs has begun. It emphasizes moving away from rigid control toward greater global freedom and suggests the 1938 signing could be the era's defining news.
Curtis Roosevelt Dall, grandson of Franklin D. Roosevelt, wins a case with his grandmother favoring peaceful toys. Mrs. Roosevelt frowns on war toys yet reveals she will buy a few toy soldiers. The interwoven note that the boy dislikes killing but loves parades highlights a gentle stance on toys.
Yolanda Veloz of the Veloz and Yolanda dance team writes in The Evening Huronite about daily life on tour. She describes hotel living between seven trunks, her role in caring for her husband, and keeping home comforts, rest, and his welfare as central to their marriage.
A garbled excerpt references Dr Francis H Herrick of Western Reserve University discussing biology on his 80th birthday as well as varied quotes about public life, saloons and pool rooms, and a pep talk to a football team. The text mixes historical names and phrases without clear context.
A humorous vignette about bachelors and marriage from Bob Burns. An old bachelor at the golf club plans to marry, joking about preferring golf to eating, and finding a wife who prefers bridge to cooking. Copyright 1938 Esquire Features, Inc.
The census shows 1937 bicycle marketing near last decade levels raising safety concerns. With 1,000,000 bikes produced yearly and cyclists endangered on public roads, cities consider costly path building and stricter enforcement to protect riders while preserving cycling as recreation and economical transport.
A diary entry recounts a son’s decision to join the Navy prompting parental mixed emotions. The author recalls vows against guiding their children’s paths yet embraces support for college training offered by the Navy. The piece closes with the house’s cold, windy night and the quiet family scene before a long departure.
Traffic on the new state highway bridge near Huron could begin by December 10 if weather allows, announced Dan Wagner, city street commissioner. In a separate report, bandits escaped with 12,000 to 13,000 dollars in currency and 20,000 to 30,000 dollars in securities after a pursuit by air and ground crews. authorities remained unsure of their whereabouts. Col. Robert W. Stewart of Indiana, Stan Gard Oll Company leadership, and allies were due in Huron by afternoon to meet locals and plan pheasant hunting in the area, while visitors from DeKalb and Portland arrived for family visits.
A note from the home of Mrs. Frank Ripley mentions a visit then a trip to Brackings to see his son Frank Coffey, athletic director of Huron high school. Coffey left for Aberdeen for a High Ten conference officers meeting to discuss proposed changes in the high school basketball tournament play.
New York radio listings for Friday on WESAF NBC and WABC CBS show a packed two network slate. Programs include Jack Armstrong Little Orphan Annie Amos Andy Amos and Andy, the Morin Sisters, Guy Lombardo and many orchestras, with news, sports, dramas, and variety acts through 11:30 PM.
County Attorney M. Kinkead announced Roy Strader, 52, cashier for the State Liquor Control Commission, confessed to embezzling 4000 dollars. A taxicab driver and a sister were under arrest and police sought another woman for questioning after shortages appeared when Strader did not report to work on November 12. Investigators said Strader confessed the theft involved juggling checks from brewing companies paying state liquor stamps.
Rex Tugwell former under secretary of agriculture and Roosevelt adviser, 47, married Grace Falke 30 of Washington director of art projects for the National Youth Administration. The ceremony was performed by Mayor LaGuardia at City Hall as a surprise yesterday. Tugwell is chairman of the New York City planning commission and the couple honeymooned today.
In 1938 Washington news, the Supreme Court reopens the liberal conservative divide on a patent case. Brandeis writes the ruling once more, Black and Reed dissenting. Hopkins and Mallon hint at WP A wage and employment tests while peppered by press intrigue.
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