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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1936
Page
5
A partial notice outlines mailing rates for the Huron office, detailing weekly and monthly costs within South Dakota and other U.S. areas. The item also lists Associated Press permissions, newsroom affiliations, and national advertising representatives across major cities.
A Los Angeles husband sues for divorce and alimony amid an “inside-out” marriage where he cooks and cleans while his wife works as a teacher. The piece argues such arrangements stress both partners, stripping humor from a tragedy born of economic hardship and role reversal.
A tall blond candidate, Melinda Alexander, seeks New York Congress seats with anti attack tactics and a pledge not to attack opponents. She states she would rather stay home than become a character assassin and dedicates two hours daily to prayer, with no athletic campaign tricks.
Admiral William H. Standley, chief of naval operations, diverges from naval norms by urging the Washington ellipse be turned into a space that promotes freedom of speech rather than suppressing subversive talk. The remark signals a rare stance from a high-ranking officer.
An admiral in the navy commends Hyde Park as a soap box arena where all agitators may air views publicly without restraint. He argues such a relief value would not threaten the republic and would spare worry, calling it a refreshing expression of democratic doctrine.
A Western Conference university endures a poor season while merchants demand the coach’s dismissal to preserve town income from game crowds. The piece argues that football should serve education, not profit, warning against reliance on money from big crowds and outside interests.
The article argues that regardless of the November outcome the likely large voter turnout signals civic arousal. Registration records are broken nationwide and election officials expect crowds at the polls, viewing turnout as a healthy sign for preserving liberties.
A note explains daily editorials drawn from a large file collection of American newspapers on South Dakota. Readers can study contemporary political merchandising reviews and public policy discussions. The editor instructs where to find the files in the library.
South Dakota trails the 54 000 acre tree-planting goal set by the state planning board. A survey shows only one acre of trees per 200 acres of crop land, with 459 000 more acres to plant. Sand dune areas in Brown and Marshall counties and in North Dakota’s Dickey and Sargent counties are urged for forestation as part of the conservation push led by Seastar Nye and local groups.
Springfield residents rejected Willis Spaulding’s plan to buy Central Illinois Light Co. assets for 7.2 million dollars, ending a push by public ownership advocates who hoped to create a municipal utility monopoly for electricity and heating. The defeat suggests a shift away from private operation in civic utility management amid debate over funding for water and other city projects.
The piece surveys historic flights from William the Conqueror to Napoleon and notes aviation’s impact on England’s isolation. Neville Chamberlain hints at Britain’s near future leadership as air travel tightens Europe’s borders while insularity shifts from geography to military reach. The author reflects on war’s potential return and England’s changing protections.
The Sakakawea troop No. 7 met at the 1 Presbyterian Church basement for a week of patrols awards and classwork. Girls received second and first class badges, gold attendance pins, proficiency badges, and special honors. Attendees noted high county and state turnout with more than 300 participants. reporter credits Evening Democrat for sponsorship.
LeRoy Pier describes 4-H Club Week in Brookings October 18 to 22. He recounts registrations, meals at Aggie Cafe, campus tours, and sessions led by Prof. George McCarty and Dean Vivien Volstaff. Students split into discussion and craft groups, while ping pong and other activities filled the schedule.
Fifty five attendees including 4 H members garents and friends gathered at Cedar Hall near Miller for the Cedar Home Life Ideal achievement exhibit. Eight club members displayed 40 articles from rugs to household accessories with a program on 4 H club work led by Nellie McLoughlin N B Olson and B J Olson. Edna Harvey topped the points with Ning Harvey second and Elnor Cracker Phyllis Arbogast third. Cedar Fat Lamb Club and Cott Club led by Joe Blasey and Ed Fawcett attended the event.
Gayle Bartoo reports the Busy Chick Club of Great Bend and Jefferson Township thanking the Huronite for a sponsored trip to Brookings. The group arrived Sunday afternoon, registered, attended services, and held daily sessions on pledges, beer, health, and other topics while touring campus buildings and a library. A 4-H style show and a theater party occurred, with a home construction study night and a college party for 4-H members, ending with a finale and gift photos. Washington, D.C. speakers Mr. Farmer and Mr. Meritt attended.
Washington columnists challenge The Literary Digest for overstate. They note the 2 percent margin error, 10 million ballots in 1936 vs 20 million in 1922, and mispredictions in 1932. The piece argues the digest polls were biased toward Republicans, rendering the 1936 results unreliable and potentially harmful to voters.
Twenty years ago in Huron various social updates include Anna Hixon returning from a six week trip to New York Niagara Falls New Jersey and other points with her mother. Gratia Erickson and Mrs. Elsion Benedict depart for Black Hills to campaign. Hazel Dolan visits Sioux Falls. A B Palmer travels to Aberdeen. Election night trains will relay returns by telegraph. Huron hospital moves to 55 Lawn Ridge. Grace Finley to perform at college auditorium as Music School recital continues series with Chicago training and praise from press.
Mr and Mrs William Titchenberg announce the birth of a child born October 2. Norma Wilkinson and Ernest Beleau of Mirands were married on Saturday, October 31. The couple left for Iowa to visit relatives and friends for several weeks.
Spink County 4-H leaders held two meetings to supervise the club program for the coming year. They discussed food preparation and a planned program with interested leaders and junior participants.
Faulkton weekly club notices report meetings at Mrs Nora Warner home with Indian songs and talks on Ree Indians and Tutankhamen. Mrs Wm George guest speaker on archaeology and life in South Dakota. Syvstila club hosted by Miss Frances Cornwell. Catherine the Great discussion continued. coffee served.
A GOP caravan of about 30 cars toured Bingsbury County on Friday. The DeSmet band accompanied the group and the day concluded with a rally in DeSmet featuring speaker Leslie Jensen.
Staff from the Blue and Gold Herald attended a Brookings press meeting on Friday with Toco high school representation including Helga Field Warren Ostroot Harlan Olson and advisor Miss Fern Vanse remaining for events on Saturday.
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