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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment from a newspaper notes a press association’s role in distributing news and credits, mentioning local pages and publication standards in unclear terms. The passage lacks clear events, names, or locations to report a specific item.
The article surveys South Dakota editorials and responses to President Roosevelt’s first post election appearance. It highlights Mitchell Republic praise for his noncampaigning trip and Sioux Falls August Leader and Argus-Leader reflections noting a favorable impression, with comments on his demeanor, clarity, and restraint in outlining plans.
An editorial in the Rapid City Journal praises the President and his party amid New Deal debate. It notes the public joy at the visit and the president’s visible strain while attending Episcopal services, highlighting a memorable smile and resilient spirit.
A fading diary records the drought hitting cattle near Adbert and a 160 head Scotch Shorthorn herd facing feed shortages. With no feed, the rancher must sell the prize cattle, sending them to Ontario, a tale linked to farmers and ranchers across the Northwest. The narrator notes King Edward VII as the rancher in a twist.
The long running dispute between British and French crews over the top Atlantic liner title hinges on vessel speed. British Queen Mary records a speed around 1.01 knots while French Normandie clocks about 30.34 knots on a prior voyage. When speeds align, the practical lead remains narrow.
In Aberdeen optimism grows as South Dakotans anticipate wealth and rising prices. Farmers prepare for fall seeding while auction sales attract buyers from wider regions, supported by advertising and mobility, easing concerns about migration west. An Aberdeen auctioneer notes past years had more sales but current trend remains favorable.
A group of ambassadors led by British ambassador Sir Henry Chilton met at Hendaye to propose a joint appeal for both sides to curb the massacre. The plan faces obstacles as civilians are targeted to break morale, with killings and destruction used to intimidate, prompting calls for a world concerted response to restore order and Christian brotherhood.
The article discusses Roosevelt's handling of the Kane incident, noting critics' view of misidentification risks and diplomatic sensitivity. It describes navy delays in releasing full reports to avoid revealing naval codes and stresses ongoing evacuation cooperation with Spain and rebels.
Twenty years ago Huron readers learned three local theaters the Strand the Lounge and the Bijou would offer Sunday matinees and evening performances presenting the latest releases. The Bijou would show Tarantula with Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno while the Strand planned Whispering Smith with Helen Holmes. The Lounge intended The Dens of Sand and a possible alternative Human Deathypod if Rob in Warwick could not appear.
Huron girl Frances Lesney won a weekly prize in the Moon Mullins page contest in the Huronite. Ten free show tickets were awarded to contest entrants from Huron and Central South Dakota who colored a page with water color.
The column argues no tax increase is planned yet warns the budget will worsen. It critiques Roosevelt administration figures, claims hidden costs rise, and notes the tax burden shifts to the poor while rich pay less than claimed.
Rural teachers from Spink County gathered Wednesday at the normal institute meeting called by Superintendent J F Hines. The two day event in Bodgeon featured the Redfield School band, lectures by C Swain Mayville W D Sand and Mrs Gail Powell, with county chorus and planned talks by Sup Hines and Mrs Wedrandin.
Duane M. Swinson, enrolled in the U S Army in January 1936, begins X ray operation training at the Water Road Army Medical Hospital in Washington D C. After completing the course he will return to Port Monte.
Sept 3 meeting announced with Hand County treasurer and county agent to attend a regional conservation conference at Merre. Several neighboring counties including Carann Dewey Ziebach Potter Lilly Hyde Gregory Trip Mel Sette Todd Innes Lymm and Sine Hughes will send representatives.
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