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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1936
Page
4
Public notice from Huron detailing postage rates and delivery options by carrier and mail. Mentions Associated Press affiliation and circulation claims. Lists advertising reps and multiple city offices, urging readers to contact department or person for inquiries.
A Los Angeles husband sues for divorce and alimony citing an inside-out marriage where he cooks and cleans while his wife works. The piece argues the arrangement strains both partners, erodes self-worth, and mirrors economic hardship that harms family happiness, not a joke.
Melinda Alexander announces a campaign for Congress in New York embracing unorthodox tactics and vows not to attack opponents. She emphasizes prayer during two hours of daily campaigning and rejects personal charm or stunts, challenging standard male political methods.
Admiral William H. Standley, chief of naval operations, breaks with naval tradition by calling for maximum free speech rights. He favors transforming the Washington ellipse, the parkway between the White House and the Washington Monument, into a public space for expression.
The admiral defends a forum where all agitators may speak freely in a Hyde Park like space, calling it a relief valve for the republic and arguing it does not threaten democracy despite airing controversial doctrines.
A Western Conference university faces a disappointing season as critics, including local merchants, press for the coach's dismissal to protect town income from the crowds. The piece argues that college football should not exist to enrich outside commercial interests or the athletic association.
A healthy sign emerges as registration records break nationwide and officials anticipate a massive turnout at the polls. Voters are urged to participate, with turnout seen as essential to liberty, while warned that abstaining could erode freedoms.
South Dakota lags in forestry despite 70 year history of homesteaders and planted claims. The state planning board aims for one acre of trees per 32 crop acres, targeting 54000 acres of ice plantations and 455000 more acres planted. Proposals include acquiring sand dune areas in Brown and Marshall in SD and Dickey and Sargent in ND for forestation, with Senator Nye among national supporters. progress will be gradual as conservation groups mobilize resources.
Rockford Register-Republic notes Springfield voters rejected Willis Spaulding backed bid to sell the Centrica Illinois Light Company property to the city for 7.2 million dollars. The measure would have created a city monopoly on electricity and included the private heating utility. The article highlights opposition to bonding for such revenue producing utilities and questions whether a multi million dollar water system and other city projects justify the investment.
The Minneapolis Journal reflects on England’s historic insularity and how aviation’s rise has eroded it. Neville Chamberlain’s remarks at Margate suggest air power could shift national security, altering Britain’s isolation even as its geography endures. The piece ponders future conflict risks and the potential for widespread air travel.
The Sakakawea Girls Troop No 7 met in the Presbyterian Church basement and awarded badges and honors. Margaret Peterson led as captain with Ardith Buckley and others receiving second and first class badges, plus gold and silver story prizes. Phyllis Reese earned multiple proficiency badges while Adrie Scotchbrock and Marilyn Whisman received several honors. The meeting closed with the national Girl Scout hymn and adjournment. report by Bettie Phillips and Jean Hathaway.
LeRoy Pier reports attending the 4-H Poultry Boosters event during 4-H Week October 18 to 22 in Brookings. Activities included opening ceremonies, campus tours, craft groups, resourcefulness theme, ping pong, dress review, a Bohumir orchestra show, a theater visit, and an omarionette performance in the old chapel.
The account describes a college poultry class led by O J Weisner and livestock judging sessions from 1:30 to 3:30, with officers elected and a family dance at the armory. The week concluded with ceremonies, a final assembly, and travel home. Beadle County showed strongest attendance, surpassing 1935 and 1934 records, with over 300 remaining to reflect on the event.
Cedar Hall near Miler hosted an Achievement Day with 55 attendees from 4-H members and families. Eight club members presented 40 items from rugs to game boards while a program featured singing, judging, and talks by Nellie McLaughlin County Agent Beers Olson and Fawcett. Edna Harvey led scoring with Ning Harvey close behind and Elnor Cracker and PhyVin Arbogast third. Mrs. Lewis Arbogast led the group. The Cedar Fat Lam Club and Colt Club also attended this event.
Gayle Barton writes that Busy Chick Club of Great Bend and Jefferson Township thank the Huronite for funding a lab trip to Brookings for a 4 H group. The party, arriving Sunday, attended services, discussed pledge topics, toured college buildings, enjoyed a library visit, a style show, a theater event for 4 H members, home construction study, and a college party. Washington, D C speakers Turner and Merritt attended the short course.
4 H club leaders in Spink County held two meetings to discuss the program. The gatherings were conducted under supervision of parish and partners who outlined an extensive planned program for the lenders.
The Literary Digest poll faces criticism for its 1936 method and sampling bias, with claims it overrepresents Republicans. The piece argues the Digest’s stance would distort about two thirds of Roosevelt’s strength coming from Republicans, potentially skewing results and congressional outcomes.
A homecoming after a six week trip to New York and the East with visits to Chicago and other points. Suffrage workers Gratia Erickson and Eisie Benedict leave for Black Hills to campaign. Hazel Dotan visits Sioux Falls. Palmer heads to Aberdeen on business. Election returns via telegraphic service on trains. Huron Hospital relocation to Lawn Ridge. Grace Finley to perform at Huron College School of Music recital. BiNley, a pupil of Eames, has performed across the South and Midwest.
Rockham notes a birth announced by Mr. and Mrs. William Litchenbury dated October, with details incomplete. A separate item reports Miss Norma Wilkinson wed Ernest Belean of Mirgnds on a Saturday, the newlyweds departing for town for weeks with relatives and friends. an unclear line references 4 H club work and food preparation.
Faulkton clubs met this week with Mrs. Nora Warner hosting the Tuesday club. Readings and songs included Indian songs and a lecture by speaker Mr. Win on Ree lives and Arctic topics. Swastila and other members gathered for reviews, coffee, and cookies at the close.
GOP caravan and a DeSmet band toured Singsbury County on October 3 ending at DeSmet with Leslie Jensen as speaker. A press meet in Lake Freston on October 31 drew representatives from Blue and Gold Herald and local school paper.
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