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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1937
Page
4
Over the last four years the program taught reading writing and arithmetic to 700 000 people and plans to reach 360 000 more in the coming year. The effort is presented as strengthening democracy and making it more workable through reducing illiteracy.
Hundreds from Huron and nearby towns travel to Mitchell for a Corn Palace show praised as one of the best in years. Huron Day at the palace features the City Band and a large delegation, illustrating longstanding city-to-city support between Huron and Mitchell benefiting both communities.
A sharp critique of Cleveland’s modern jail after three bank robbers escaped following a wife’s discreet visit. The piece argues political incompetence undermines crimefighting tools, urging solutions beyond flashy facilities. It links public safety to trusted officials and consistent policy.
Forestry News Digest reports a U.S. Forest Service plan for a 120000 acre hardwood grant in upper Michigan. The scheme would cut only about 56 percent of merchantable timber per acre to slow depletion, ensuring a permanent timber crop and steady yield, contrasting with old boom bust logging.
The passage lauds the Works Progress Administration for cutting a substantial portion of America's illiteracy problem. It asserts that within months many adults will receive federal aid to learn to read and write, framing the program as a lasting improvement.
The editorial notes Roosevelt's refusal to coast through his remaining term and the market reaction to his Cheyenne remarks. It argues confidence hinges on recovery and reform, warns against endless deficits, and urges the president to bolster business expansion while maintaining necessary reforms.
The Los Angeles Times reports President Roosevelt leads a national foundation to unite efforts against infantile paralysis. The plan aims to distribute current knowledge on prevention, treatment, and aftercare, bridging doctors, parents, hospitals, and institutions to curb crippling outcomes and create informed, useful citizens.
The British Arm trade ends a tough year with triumph at the Venice International Cinematograph Exhibition. Victoria the Great wins the Cup of the Nations, Elephant Boy takes the Ministry of Popular Culture cup, and British documentaries earn praise. Analysts note Britain's uneven output, with many poor films dragging international reputation, while renewed efforts aim to curb cheap quickies and restore prestige.
A diary entry describes a tragic accident where a mother is killed saving her children, eleven orphans left behind, then shifts to a hot night on the porch. The author muses on resilience, farming life, finances, and a quote about defining success by living well and helping others.
Twenty years ago today residents traveled to Mitchell to attend the Corn Palace and Carn Palace events. Daughters born in Gar rettson and hosting social clubs in Huron are noted, along with Red Cross party aims and a church youth group gathering. Local students prepare for Chicago studies and patriotic gatherings mark a knitting circle and a chafing dish dinner. Magazine-like notes include high school entertainment, a Phillip's Union Christian Endeavor Convention report, and Manitoba fur farm counts.
Workers at the White House hurry to finish renovations while the Roosevelts are away. Crews repair and repaint the entrance lobby and East Room, dusting chandeliers and cleaning silk wall coverings. A new driveway is under construction on the south grounds.
An open letter argues for locating the proposed city auditorium on the Feige and Hopkins property at Third and Ohio Southwest. The writer praises the 115 feet frontage and 250 feet back, paved Highway No 14 access, ample parking, and a setting in a fine residential district near the courthouse, urging residents to visit the site and imagine a grand, beautified center without extra parcel costs.
Faulkton High School organized its classes with student leaders chosen. The senior class elected William Meier president, Wright Seaman vice president, and Jean Bamsdell secretary-treasurer. junior officers include Reese Osborne president, Craig Turner treasurer, Jesn Simpson secretary. sophomores Abbie Ann Jarvis president, Mary Alice Messinger instructor. freshmen Betty Gene Liebig president, Patty Haag secretary, Dorothy Schilder treasurer. Principal Cermak to advise seniors. Housecoming committees named, with Mr Mendel as athletic director advisor. Local river notes mention fish species in Mam moth Caw Kentucky region.
Mrs Paul Redfern, widow of the aviator missing since 1927 after a flight off South America, says she will ask a court to declare him legally dead. Detroit ties persist as expeditions fail to verify rumors he survived the crash or was captured, with Smithsonian backing prior searches.
The Gettysburg Women’s Literary Club announces its first meeting of the new year after summer recess, to be held Tuesday October 5. Officers listed include President Mia Banora Tobinson, Vice-President Iva Breene, Secretary Gladys School, and Treasurer Margaret Hier.
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