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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1934
Page
4
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A fragmentary local item notes a composer of waltzes linked to a prominent family, with clues to personal life, marriages, and a noted work “The Beantites Bite Waltz.” The text also mentions a couple’s marriage in Huron and various unrelated puzzle-like entries from the page.
A photo of a waterfall on the Upper Peninsula’s Keweenaw region prompts a defense of preserving roadless wilderness. The writer cautions that building roads to beauty spots risks destroying their isolation and charm, urging limited access and occasional rugged routes for true wilderness experiences. The piece cites Nature Magazine warning against constant road expansion to safeguard unspoiled areas.
The Maine vote shows even conservative voters leaning toward the New Deal rather than Republican offerings. The result questions party strategy as Chairman Fletcher urges renewed Republican efforts, while observers suggest the GOP should rethink tactics and policies in light of Maine’s evident Democratic preference.
The court's ruling on Hebert Bates underscores the dangers of high speed driving and negligent behavior. The verdict notes no intent to harm, yet a fatal accident resulted, with the jury finding Bates negligent and convicting him. The sentencing is framed as a cautionary example for all motorists.
The jury found gross negligence caused a death and convicted a young man of a felony. A sixty day sentence and 750 dollar fine were imposed, but the felony conviction removes civil rights such as voting and holding office unless restored. The incident prompts reflection on driving responsibility and public safety.
The piece contrasts Puerto Rico shifting elementary instruction to Spanish while keeping English for higher grades, versus the Philippines adopting English as the official language where it remains dominant in business and administration. It notes Puerto Ricans’ Spanish predominance and comments on political status and language choices as a paradox of empire and independence.
Adolf Hitler seeks Saar holders of a mined territory torn from Germany at Versailles. The January plebiscite will decide if the area returns to Germany or joins France, offering Hitler a chance to reclaim Test territory. Many Saar residents reportedly hesitate to side with him despite ethnic ties, wary of autocratic rule and violence.
The Minneapolis Journal notes church authority critiques of unclean amusements and compares Chaplin era wealth to Lotta Crabtree. It discusses the shift from silent to talkies, Chaplin’s artistry, and the need for wholesome, serious film options alongside light entertainment.
California citrus growers flood Valencia oranges with added ammonia to raise nitrogen content and color for publicity. The process, claimed to ease handling and reduce fertilizer freight, prompts questions from rival states about fair practice while regulators weigh potential codes.
The Christian Science Monitor argues that while most American schools reopen, budget cuts threaten public education. It urges officials to seek alternatives before reducing educational funding, warning that access to knowledge must not be compromised for economy.
Boots Raehwrn, 18, elopes with Russ Lund then drifts to a Greenwich Village room. Influenza strikes after a Miami promise to send for her. Denis Fenway befriends Boots, while social tensions rise with Kay Chillingford and dressy car rides. A heat wave, a department store job, and a fragile peace test Boots as she confronts pride, loneliness, and a looming future with Denis.
Ten years ago in Huron notable visits included George A. Edwards of Marshall Minn leaving for Marshall with daughter Miss Esther Westling visiting from Chisago City Minn, Mrs John Kingdon of Hitchcock arriving to visit Henry Kingdon, Mrs H Hartie from Highmore visiting Donald Harris, Mrs RG Lindsay of Aberdeen visiting at John Williams, Mrs L Farrell returning to Sleepy Eye after a visit at A J Hammes home. State fair attendance records were broken with about 40000 people entering gates per report.
Rev. RE Keithahn longtime pastor of Jossa] Congregational church led his final service on September 9 before departing with his family for New York City and then India to continue missionary work. He previously served as a missionary in India from 192? to 19?. Mrs Keithahn, Rush Medical School graduate, will serve as a medical missionary aboard funds permitting.
A rain estimate of about one inch and a quarter fell in the Manchester locality during the week. Farmers gain optimism for next year as moisture settles into the ground and supports the start of grain and fodder crops in the spring.
Advertisement for Anna Adams patterns describing a belted double breasted coat with simple frock design. Includes sizing, yardage, and ordering details for pattern 1972 and 1973. Encourages purchase of accompanying pattern book with fashion illustrations. Addresses Evening Herald Pattern Department in New York City.
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