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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1935
Page
4
The piece argues that the growing federal payroll and two worker unions push for merit-based hiring. It condemns the spoils system, urging removal of party hacks in favor of best-qualified staff and sustained merit, to reduce waste and improve public services.
An article notes potential German military move to occupy the Rhineland, a step once likely to trigger war. It argues Britain would see it as nonaggressive now, France has rebuilt frontier forts, and a German Rhine army would pose a reduced direct threat than years ago while heightening tensions and signaling Hitler’s drive for full military readiness despite treaties.
The federal government offers Kansas City about 4 million dollars for a slum clearance project but faces rejection as City Manager H F McElroy says there are no slums and the real estate head cites over 5 000 vacant homes renting at 15 dollars monthly or less. A E Hutchings chairs a citizens committee pushing slum clearance and contends the city has 8 000 homes lacking modern plumbing.
A heated debate contrasts six thousand people with no water and a thousand insanitary homes as the core slum issue. Speakers clash over where to draw the line between genuine slums and cheap neighborhoods, and how to clear slums without burdening property owners. The broader questions center on living standards private property and civic responsibility.
Speakers at the National Recreation congress urge expanding plain daily play to boost mental and physical health. Dr Carl A Wilzbach notes that play is essential for child development and adults as well. City budgets should prioritize playgrounds parks golf fields pools and picnic grounds to lift national morale.
Dr. Harvey Walker of Chico State told an Ohio police group that Britain’s Scotland Yard has an easier job due to being an island and fewer escape routes. He noted English respect for law prompts citizen aid, but warned American police face a harder task amid open spaces and many state lines.
The Kansas City Star discusses possible sanctions on Italy under the League covenant for aggression in Ethiopia. It describes two sanction types economic and military, notes potential U.S. involvement, and cites Johnson resolution constraints and neutrality laws affecting American trade with Italy.
The Detroit Free Press quotes President Cutten warning civilization faces death by its own action unless higher social moral and religious controls replace recent checks. He argues against social legislation like old age insurance, contending it pressures the able and risks weakening society by coddling the unfit while the dying and needy deserve care.
In Dover a federal agent warns secretaries and car salesmen against risky liaisons at the Golden Feather. Detective Hagan and Lt. Larry study patrons including a red-haired Evelyn Bray lookalike. a glass-for-information ploy foreshadows a potential lead as Wingy Lewis and other suspects loom.
Larry inspects a glass sent to him by a waiter in a nightclub as part of a plan to verify a seat's occupant. A damaged word puzzle fragments intersperse the scene, hinting at clues about crimes or hidden identities. The waiter and proprietor discuss the glass and prints, leaving the outcome unresolved and hinting at a continuation.
Twenty years ago today in Huron John Eugene Hollarbesh and Miss Minnie Rose Schultz wed at the bride’s parents home near Wolsey with Rev Hubert Ketalle officiating. The ceremony drew a sizable wedding party and friends offered best wishes as the couple planned to live in Huron. Hollarbush, son of Mrs Mary Hollarbush, works for C N W. Other items note Rev A E Buriff’s renewal at Sioux Falls, Rev Pierre Hunt’s Aberdeen district post, and various locals returning from travels.
A call for residents to mail clothing coupons to W C Welter, chairman of the American Legion clothing committee, to aid Salvation Army distributions. A Legion collector will pick up items. call 4237 to arrange collection. Also notes a birth announcement and a business trip reference.
Universiy of South Dakota students stage The louse of Tyke a satiric one man spot at the South Dakota abv conference of social work in Huron Tuesday October 25. Cast features Jessel Juke Margaret Forse Mackling San Juke Louis Seamon and others in a Valentine Davies play about a mountaineer couple resisting hostile in laws. The House of Duke also slated for presentation before the university student body at convocation Friday October 18.
Vermillion October 11 Following the South Dakota State conference of social work in Huron President I Do Weeks of the University of South Dakota will address the Huron Rotary club next Wednesday October 16 The university president will talk on Education in the Twentieth Century On October 17 President Weeks will appear on the program at the state parent teachers association convention to Rapid City
The Ladies' Aid of Community church met at Miss Jessie Kintigh home. New officers for the "coring" year installed in a fitting service: Jessie Kintigh president, Ray Marness vice president, Andrew Blackmer secretary, Ethel Taslo treasurer. Committees appointed and plans made for a church sunset supper next Thursday in the Aid hall. Lunch committee named: Mable Magnesi, Fred Sorenson, LeRoy Dark.
Mrs Martha Tisher entertained 12 club members at her home for contract bridge with three tables in play. Lauri Stetsman won high score, Verna Revenscraft second prize, and Cara Anderson received the consolation prize as second low. Mrs Aber By served as hostess.
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