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Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1939

Page

4

Old Age Pensions and Drouth Relief Debate America

The piece argues pensions for the elderly and relief for drouth stricken farmers deserve urgent national focus amid war. It notes states experiment with plans like California Ham and Eggs and Ohio Bigelow while Colorado pays 45 dollars monthly to 60 plus as deficits grow. It cautions against war hysteria shaping policy and urges calm, coordinated action.

Europe Americas California Ohio Texas Colorado Drouth

Vaudeville Welcomed at Huron Theatre Tuesday Shows

The Huron Theatre’s new Tuesday vaudeville program draws good patronage indicating continuation. Patrons prefer live acts over only films and express desire for occasional stage plays in Haron. Enthusiastic reception signals demand for ongoing weekly performances.

Hucon Theatre Haron Huron

The Simple Life Cornhushing Derby Draws Vast Crowd

More than 100000 people will gather on a farm near Lawrence Kansas on November 3 for a cornhushing tournament not a boxing match or football game. Estimates of cornhusking fans reach up to 230000 highlighting the sport’s unusual appeal away from big cities. The piece extols simple contests like cornhusking and humor as a respite from modern warfare and guns.

Lawrence Kan

War on disease and other notes from 1930s era news

A Washington physician reports that the drug sulfapyridine used for pneumonia also destroyed influenza germs, with Public Health Service tests supporting potential, though not definite, influenza treatment. The piece notes California residents gaining shoe size, Paris makeup for blackout periods, and tensions as Hitler reacts to rumors of possible peace in Europe.

Washington Public Health Service Atienza

American women praised by English author in wary view

Ruth Millett reports on English writer Thompson who says American women are decisive and articulate while American men are bores with boastful talk. He advises an unlikely marriage to Englishmen as the ideal, a provocative libertine view on gender roles in U.S. society.

Ruth Millett Mar Hardy VR. Thompson Amelia London Mr. Thompson

Quotes on War, Neutrality and Society From Centennial Era Voices

A compilation of remarks by Dr Glenn Frank Senator Sherman Minton Dr Daniel A Poling and Margery Wilson criticizing entering war, neutrality, and social norms. The excerpts question economic political strain and the role of women in public life while debating choices between aiding Britain or Hitler and expressing concerns about liberty and decorum.

Glenn Frank G. O. P. Program Committee Hitler Great Britain France Sherman Minton Indiana

Pan American tensions and Cuban sugar quota fallout amid war news

Washington dispatch outlines rising Latin American tension over Cuban sugar quotas, with Hall and Wallace under pressure as Batista regime stability and war shipping bills loom. Commentary notes German contraband policies, Argentine trade talks, Hull’s powers, and fears of Nazi raiders affecting Britain, all amid Roosevelt’s congressional address and war risks.

Washington la Paloma Hall BE Gre Agriculture Department Wallace Batista Cuba Mr. Wallace Hult Latin America

Eminent Educator and Miscellaneous Word Puzzle Clues

A scrambled crossword style item lists an eminent educator of the last century and a long chain of numbered clue fragments. The text mixes hints on migration fish freedom from war and various partial phrases, likely puzzle entries or a quiz section from a historical newspaper page.

City of Flint Seizure Sparks Neutrality Debate

The City of Flint seizure by Germany highlights American neutrality revision debates and the role of contraband law. Observers note how the incident tests Moscow's neutrality in Murmansk and strains Russia US relations amid global tension.

City OF Flint Minneapolis Star-Journal Europe United States Washington Senate City of Flint Germany Britain Murmansk Russia Moscow

Mutual Network to Air Rose Bowl. NBC Considers Coverage

Radio features describe the Rose Bowl game to be broadcast by Mutual Network on New Year’s Day from Pasadena, with NBC undecided on carriage. NBC signs former ambassador Hugh Gibson for Europe commentary from New York, joining John Gunther and H. R. Baukhage on WEAF-NBC at 10 p.m. Also listed are schedules for European broadcasts, national defense programs, and a slate of evening and weekend programs across NBC CBS and MBS networks.

Butterfield Associated Presh Central Standard New York Oet Pasadena Calif NBC Mutual Hugh Gibson Belgium WEAF John Gunther H. R. Baukhage WABC CBS Europe WEAE East National Defense WJIZ Woodring WIZ Sen Theo Green Lucille Manners George Jesser Cesar Searchinger Quiz Kate Smith Johnny Presénis WJZ Purdue U Order of Adventurers Robinson Gov Baldwin Conn Cornell Ohio State Yale Michigan MBS Ilinois Northwestern SBC Bright Idea Club Kaltenmeyer Wabc-Cbs Nac Flarmer's Union Renfrew of the Mounted

Double Breasted Housefrock Pattern 4211

Anne Adams offers pattern 4211 a double breasted housefrock with scalloped edges and a crossed over style. One piece back and front with gathers below sleeves finished by hand flares or long. Available in sizes 34 to 48, price in cents plus sending name address and style number to Evening Herald Pattern Dept.

Anne Adams Wirth Fryteen Anne Adams Patie Huronite Pattern Department West Mth St New York N. Y

Saturday Radio Schedule Highlights and Notable Programs

Liverpool England’s port status noted after listing fishing fleet with three steam trawl. program listings show concerts orchestras, quiz shows, and dance music on NBC CBS and local networks with times ranging from 7:06 to 1 a.m. Includes The Gay Nineties Revue Dance Orchestra and Rhythm Rascals. mentions Elmer Davis News and Death Valley Days among many programs.

Chicago East Texas Nbc Weat Sam Baker Nbc-Weat Nbe Milt Borle Ebs-Wabe Hawaii Cbs Hollywood George Fisher Pioneers’ Sons Mbs-Chain Bob Trout Benny Goodman Wbeweal NBC Symphony

Frankfort PTA Hears Red Cross Speakers

Frankfort officials report at a PTA meeting on Red Cross activities led by D C Mills of Ft Pierre representing the American Red Cross and Rev Robinson of Redfield. They urged support for a county roll call and raising funds to buy a flame for the school, with reports and a social hour concluding.

Frankfort PTA Red Cross Spein D. C. Mills Ft. Pierre American Red Cross Robinson Redfield

Entertain Teachers Lane Hosts Club Meeting

Mr and Mrs George Corvin hosted the Teachers Club at their home on Monday. After discussing professional problems the group played whist. A two course lunch followed with Milburn Spring taking high score and Miss Dorothy Allen low prize.

George Corvin Teachers’ Club Corvin Milburn Spring Dorothy Allen

Local declamatory contest set for next Tuesday evening

Tufsd ay Frankfort Oct 27 special The local declamatory contest will held here next Tuesday evening announced by Supt L H Peterson Winners in the elimination contest will represent the Frankfort School in district competition Doland Oct 27 Special Doland Study Club met at the home of Mrs Haida Fletcher on Tuesday evening Year books prepared by the program committee were distributed to members Mrs Lacey Long discussed modern trends in home building as the study topic of the evening

Frankfort L. H. Peterson Franfort Doland Haida Fletcher Lacey Long

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