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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
4
A wartime pitch explains a new loan drive urging every person to buy at least one extra $100 bond costing $75 net. It lists purposes from honoring troops to supplying ships, planes, and medical needs, ending with support for widows and children.
Washington sources report that General George C. Marshall may be reassigned to command European operations in a bid to direct a knockout strike against Germany. The talks say Churchill favors a soft underbelly approach while U S military leaders favor a drive through France, with opposition from some Joint Chiefs.
Ruth Millett laments that busy moms with babies face hard shopping trips as stores cut services. She suggests practical corner play areas in groceries and department stores to park children, easing the burden for young parents and calming nerves. The piece urges retailers to address the problem.
Editorial notes the fight around Salerno gaining pace as Allied air forces from Northwest Africa attack Nazi positions on hills behind the beaches. More than 2,000 sorties support naval bombardment, steadying the Fifth Army as bases in Italy limit fighter time and threat from Luftwaffe planes.
Ernie Pyle recalls a Mohawk Lake Hofbrau night when a bare headed couple in summer clothes drew attention. The piano player urged a kiss after a staged quarrel and the crowd applauded as the newlyweds received congratulations from all. The narrator confesses he was the groom.
A damaged and jumbled wartime message urges readers to meet the Third War Loan quota, highlighting sacrifice and devotion on the firing line. It contrasts fundraising with front-line stresses while noting confusion in wording and flow.
Helen Engstrom was installed as president of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Fra terna Hall meeting. Esther Bradley installed officers Bess Graf vice president Ivah Howard second vice president Inez Nelson secretary Alta Myoum treasurer Ruby Pennington historian Bernice Spencer chaplain Esther McClure sergeant at arms. Aberdeen unit guests heard two vocal solos by Ivah Howard. Lynch was served by the committee at the close.
The Wessington Parent Teacher Association hosts a teacher appreciation reception with community singing led by Mrs. Chesel. Joanne Vaughn, Davis, Shea and Ardene assist in the program and lead songs after the opening remarks.
Headlines reveal Mickey Rooney’s rumored marriage tug of war with Lt. Bill Geyer amid engagements. Chavez the bandleader faces a hospital stint after a stab wound but will not press charges. Sally Andrews and Jess Barker photos. Milton Berle in Follies with a nurse. vaudeville updates from Liz Whitney and Fred Astaire. Virginia Bruce mails V for Clark Gable, and Nora Eddington seeks Flynn publicity dividends. Broadway tours under mayoral orders. Georgie Jessel previews a film. Ona Mumson returns to stage work. Frank Fay linked to sister Jean in recent moves east. A Broadway cafe sues Sinatra for 150,000 over a verbal contract. Charles Martin remains engaged to Marian Brien.
Four years of war have reshaped daily life for British families. Fuel and soap shortages, limited shaving blades, scarce cosmetics, and rationed baths slow routines from sunrise to bedtime. Servant scarcity, long delays for laundry and dry cleaning, and planning ahead dominate, as households cope with blackouts and growing self reliance.
Len Graf was elected commander in the American Legion at a meeting in the Lemons Pavilion on Monday. Other officers include W. Lathrop as vice commander, Hugh Cunningham as adjutant, and Claire Cunningham as treasurer, with refreshments provided by a committee led by Martin Christiansen.
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