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The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, April 29, 1948, [Number: 48], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

04/28/1948 Letter And Usps Notice, Sumner T. Bernstein

Rosalyne S. Bernstein Correspondence

To learn more about the Rosalyne S. Bernstein Papers, please visit the finding aid HERE.

This romantic letter was written by Sumner T. Bernstein to Radcliffe College student Rosalyne Spindel. included with the letter is a notice from the US Postal Service dated 03/1953 in Fall River, MA notifying "Mrs. Sumner Bernstein" that her letter had been accidentally recirculated.

The Ursinus Weekly, April 26, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Thelma Lindberg, John Burton

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Juniors re-elect Reid class president; Arvanitis is chosen to edit 1949 Ruby • Ray Warner named editor of Weekly; Johnson, Leeming, Shumaker promoted • Student poll to reveal presidential favorite • Able chorus supports excellent principals as Mikado registers hit • Practice underway for 52 participants in annual pageant • Name committees for thespians' spring play • Dr. Weygandt here tonight • Men choose Kimes as YMCA president • Frosh hop Friday evening to feature rhythms of Woody Leigh's orchestra • Rev. Wallick gives charge to Y officers at vespers • New constitution approved • College nurse is speaker at …

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, April 22, 1948, [Number: 47], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, April 19, 1948, Robert Juppe, Steve Arvanitis, Roy Todd, John Martin, Richard Wentzel, Nancy Twining, Frank Edwards

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Six juniors tapped for membership to Cub and Key Society • Floy Lewis, Jane McWilliams, Peg Hewitt elected presidents of women's groups • White House candidates appraised by speaker at last forum address • Japan of comic fantasy invades gym for "Mikado" production this week-end • Jr. prom acclaimed as social success • Footlighters will stage Shakespearean scene • New men's charter drafted by council • To discuss aspects of socialism at Y fireside chats Wednesday • Bomberger to be scene of Mrs. Rambo's fashion show • Local research workers to read papers for Chem Society tonight • Curtain Club …

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, April 15, 1948, [Number: 46], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Fay Horner, Dorothy Marple

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

November elections and foreign policy to be forum topic • Curtain Club chooses cast for spring play; Hekking has lead role • Critic will discuss Irish poet Yeats • Vesper service led by Dr. Armstrong concludes successful "religious week" • Co-eds nominated for campus posts; election Wednesday • Chairmen, committees for May pageant are selected • All aboard for junior prom - Friday! • "Mikado" cast adds finishing touches • Thespians will stage Irish drama and skit • Red Cross drive nets $83 • Combined language club dance plans proposed by Spanish unit • Sororities to give fashion show • …

Letter From Norman A. Smith To Alfred L. Shoemaker, April 9, 1948, Norman A. Smith

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Norman A. Smith addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated April 9 and April 20, 1948. Within, Smith provides Shoemaker with stories of funeral customs and feasts as well as other information on topics such as ashes and tongue twisters.

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, April 8, 1948, [Number: 45], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, April 1, 1948, [Number: 44], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 27, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

In this typed letter to Alfred L. Shoemaker, H. Wayne Gruber clarifies a method of coloring Easter eggs by boiling and dissolving "grab." He also explains a traditional Easter hunt he played as a child and lists some "Aldeweiva glawe" or "Old women beliefs."

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 25, 1948, [Number: 43], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, March 22, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Summer curriculum almost completed; 136 are enrolled • Music of Ray Eberle to highlight Jr. prom • Religious Emphasis Week opens April 7; Yale professor to head speakers' list • 'Late George Apley' tryouts underway; chairmen named • May pageant script selected by judges • Faculty will consider plan for radio station • Irish air pervades gym for soph hop • Story of holy week described at vesper service last evening • Hospital director to talk on use of shock treatment • Ursinus delegates attend regional meeting of I.C.G. • Local principal addresses FTA on subject of school discipline • …

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 18, 1948, [Number: 42], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Letter From Nora G. To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 17, 1948, Nora G.

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Nora G. addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 17, 1948. Within, the author provides a list of old weather predictions accredited to Peter Derro, as well as information about special Saints' days and agricultural advice.

The Ursinus Weekly, March 15, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Lois Cain

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Sophs transport "Bit of Ireland" here for semi-formal class dance Friday • Marshall Plan visioned only hope for peace by former UNRA chief • YMCA to sponsor Religious Emphasis Week, April 7 to 11 • Bears bow to PMC in league play-off after topping Swarthmore five, 49-37 • Men students vote to disband council • Opportunities in USAF to be described here • Y plans special vespers • Negro spirituals vesper topic • St. Joseph's tripped, 36-35, by Ursinus debating team • Political parties, election theme for Y fireside chats Wednesday • Experimental group registers hit with presentation of Hellman's …

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 11, 1948, [Number: 41], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, March 8, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Richard Wentzel, Fay Horner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

AVC submits plans to operate radio station on campus • Students vote thumbs down on UMT following debate in chapel on Monday • Visitor to Ukraine will address forum Wednesday evening • ICG leaders announce plans for convention • New members accepted by campus sororities • TKA initiates three members • Experimental group to stage "Little foxes" here tomorrow • Pre-meds plan dinner dance; Haverford band to supply music • Air force officers to describe aviation cadet and OCS program • Plaudits accorded pianist for recital in Bomberger • Dr. Rice to speak at IRC meeting • Bus-Ad Club to …

Letter From Mabel M. Nagle To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 5, 1948, Mabel M. Nagle

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Mabel M. Nagle addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 5, 1948. Within, Nagle provides two rhymes and an almanac Zodiac chart along with accompanying verses in Pennsylvania Dutch.

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 4, 1948, [Number: 40], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 2, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 2, 1948. Within, Gruber describes childhood rhymes in Pennsylvania German and the ball-games he used to play, as well as a Pow-wow story and other folklore.

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 26, 1948, [Number: 39], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Letter From Lee A. Waerner To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 26, 1948, Lee A. Waerner

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Lee A. Waerner addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 26, 1948. Within, Waerner writes to provide Shoemaker with a Pennsylvania-Dutch lullaby and a Zodiac rhyme he heard as a child.

Letter From John B. Prutzman To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 26, 1948, John B. Prutzman

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from John B. Prutzman addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 26, 1948. Within, Prutzman recalls some Pennsylvania German rhymes.

The Ursinus Weekly, February 23, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Nancy Twining, Charles H. Williamson, Nancy Bare

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

AVC-PAC to produce UMT open forum; guests, Dr. Baker to offer both views • Rehearsals begin for production of Gilbert-Sullivan classic • Ray Eberle's band to perform for junior prom on April 16 • Students to attend model convention • Sophs name band for annual dance • Second discussion on U.M.T is chapel service feature • Chem society visits fibre plant, plans other trips this semester • Silent picture melodrama wins plaudits of enthusiastic Curtain Club audience • Debaters triumph in season's first match • IRC guest to talk on on influence of liberalism and third party • English Club …

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 19, 1948, [Number: 38], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Letter From Mrs. Harvey Rothermel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Mrs. Harvey Rothermel

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Mrs. Harvey Rothermel addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 17, 1948. Within, Rothermel details various school games she grew up playing, including "Crack the Whip" and "Baker's Bread." She also notes traditions concerning Ash Wednesday.

Letter From Raymond Hollenbach To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Raymond Hollenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Raymond Hollenbach addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 17, 1948. Within, Hollenbach writes an impassioned letter detailing the proper way to make Fasnacht doughnuts along with traditions surrounding those who are last to get out of bed on Shrove Tuesday.

The Ursinus Weekly, February 16, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, George E. Saurman, Richard C. Wentzel

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Miller discusses pan-American unity at forum conclave • Campus frats accept 51 new members; Apes, Sigma Rho secure largest quotas • 81 students grace this term's 'B list' • Frosh women receive colors at ceremonies marking annual fete • Gettysburg to face debaters tomorrow • Walton tempos please 500 at Valentine hop • Leaders organize student committee • Dr. Chandler guest at pre-legal dinner; foresees promising future for lawyers • Pre-meds hear cardiology discussed by college prof • Pointers on brokerage business given to Bus-Ad group members • Kitchen employee suffers attack • May pageants due March 2; winner …

The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 12, 1948, [Number: 37], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.