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The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Donald G. Baker Nov 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Donald G. Baker

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lantern to stage new type contest • Dorm rules made by men's council • Albright conquers bear eleven, 35-0 • Second issue of Grizzly Gridder to make appearance Saturday • "Penn Quakers" to play for Varsity Club dance, Nov. 7 • Large crowd attends Hallowe'en party; games, dancing enjoyed • Shakespearean revival current trend of drama • Heiges injured at Albright; stellar end has leg broken • Administration approves costs for new recreational center • Senior class play chosen; tryout Wednesday night • Weekly poll discloses Landon greatly favored by faculty • "Y" organization to conduct fireside discussion Wednesday • …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, James L. Boswell, Alfred C. Alspach Oct 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, James L. Boswell, Alfred C. Alspach

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus amateur, says J.R. Tunis • Fighting grizzlies beat Muhlenberg • Curtain Club tryouts attract large number of students • Sophomore class chooses "U" ring; Dunn head of committee • "The Human Adventure," eight-reel picture reviewing ages of man's past, shown four times to accommodate crowds; Dr. White directs presentation • Hedgerow noted for its "Twelfth night" rendition • Varsity Club to sponsor annual dance November 7 • "Y" hobo Halloween party to feature fun for all • Goldberg chosen to head male commuters in recent election • Frosh beat Perkiomen in hard fought game as Kurek, McConnel stage down-field …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Harvey L. Carter Oct 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Harvey L. Carter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Rec center plans near completion • Senior week-end leaders chosen • Fighting grizzlies stalemate powerful Roses; bears click on all eleven to spring upset • Capacity crowds expected to see human history film • Turkey day games to be played at F. and M. for five years • Curtain Club to produce two plays for road trips • Social science fellowships open to seniors and grads • Vogue magazine has career contest for senior co-eds • Pres. McClure to speak at dinner as guest of honor • Group of alumni, faculty form library aid society • Curtain Club to present …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin Oct 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Many alumni return for Old Timers' Day featuring football game and council dance • YM-YW fosters library; new project starts today • Frosh dine, dance in first social event as a class • Student activities council sets Halloween party date • Ursinus students pick Landon 2-1, in first Weekly straw vote • Ursinus to begin Feb. admissions • Large audience sees "As Husbands Go," Curtain Club production by Rachel Crothers, in gym Friday night • Debate topic is regulation of industry by Congress • Finance committee receives Hench bequest; plans budget • Struck by hit-and-run driver, Seagrave's condition is "fair" …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 5, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin Oct 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, October 5, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ruby to choose dedicatee Thurs. • Registrar releases comparative data on freshmen; new territory represented as student total hits 505 • Gridder to award watches to winners of new contest • Curtain Club to present "As Husbands Go;" dance features program for old timers' eve • "Y" travelogue concluded at second joint meeting • W.A.A. hostess to freshmen • Glenwood girls give tea • Flustered frosh finds 'femmes' flounce from fervid fellows; favoritism fosters 'flee-males;' countless coeds can't compare 'cause campus customs confine companionship, concludes cub • Aside to would be 'explorers': Ursinus buys college woods • Big and little …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 28, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Pete Stevens Sep 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, September 28, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Pete Stevens

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Stevens credits bears with fight • College players prepare comedy • Bears surprise and hold Bucknell's Bisons scoreless until final minutes of last period • Activities dates approved for semester by council • Travel talks feature joint meeting of Y's • Beta Sigs take plaque for third straight semester • Student councils sponsor old timer's dance, Oct. 10 • Grizzlies to meet tricky Red Raiders on Saturday • W.A.A. to hold social • Sisters go to movies • Two Y's begin Sunday vespers; Rev. Lentz to speak this week • Y. swimming party opens year's recreation program • Kellett exercises …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 21, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Jack Mcavoy Sep 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, September 21, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Jack Mcavoy

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"We'll put out a team that we can be proud of," says coach McAvoy as he strikes optimistic note • McClure opens sixty-seventh academic year with pledge for true liberal arts education • Philip to conduct enlarged and newly uniformed band • Dr., Mrs. McClure honored by faculty at reception • Prof. Jesse S. Heiges named to committee on expenditures • Memorial library receives volumes from Dr. Omwake • Gridder will feature contests; first appearance October 10 • Veteran Bison squad preparing for opener with Ursinus bears • Traditional "friendship circle" features annual frosh party • Booster committee meets • …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 2, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Dec 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, December 2, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus head tenders resignation: Dr. George L. Omwake resigns as President of Ursinus College • Grizzlies close season with 6-0 setback by PMC eleven in turkey day tussle • Music organizations plan Xmas selections • Plans completed for dance, play • Board of directors hears five reports • Junior lettermen to get "U" sweaters immediately • Grizzly booters finish poor season with Temple • I.R.C. holds meeting Tuesday; to hear speaker at Albright • Ursinus is scene of religious confab of young people Friday • Derr victors in second half of football league • Sticksters finish with five wins, three …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 25, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Nov 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, November 25, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus retained on approved list • Miss Dorothy Phillips gives poetry program • Bears to end season with PMC tussle • Men debaters defeat Penn Evening School • Woman's Club reports $250 gift for Clamer • Ruby dedicated to Dr. Barnard • Dean Kline describes 40 years' change in students' collegiate life at Ursinus • Collegeville debate coach addresses girls tonight • Band campaign committee publishes names of all contributors to fund; initial drive on campus for new uniforms, music, instruments is extended • Meeting of English Club devoted to book reviews • Deputation team is active • Wynkoop, Keyser, …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Nov 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. R. C. Brooks speaks at forum • Band starts drive for new uniforms • Ursinus students present at INA • Lantern first issue to appear Nov. 25 • Five seniors chosen to second Who's Who • Seniors decide to use Christmas as ball theme • Soph ring committee sends order for first shipment • Plans nearing completion for senior dance and play • Annual Varsity Club dance to feature music by Parodians • Program of poetry to be presented by dramatist • Phi Alpha Psi holds annual gathering at camp Arcola • Furnishing of Clamer social rooms progressing rapidly …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Nov 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Brooks to discuss drift to fascism • Classical drama to be presented • Cast selected for "A Bill of Divorcement"; Nancy Pugh, Elmer Schmidt to play leads • Students to appear in second Who's Who • Varsity Club dance band selected today • Dr. John Price to speak at Anders pre-med meet • Sales begun for first issue of new Lantern • Athletic council passes letter standardization • Forensicists to encounter Penn in pre-season debate • Mrs. Coggeshall to lead discussion at "Y" meet • Social work offers career of interest, service; special training needed for post in wide field …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Nov 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lettermen dance committee named • Diplomacy offers interesting career • Seniors choose Clemence Dane's play, "A Bill of Divorcement", for production • New type class ring chosen by sophomores • Addresses of alumni desired by office • Sub-committees chosen to carry on forum work • Ruby sales exceed 100 mark; work begins on advertising • Six council members lunch as guests of Drexel body • "Ye olde days" of Ursinus campus life revived by reflections of historically-minded reporter • Lantern council elects new members for 1935-36 • N.Y.A. meeting changed • Freshmen entertain women at informal gym party • Ruby …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 28, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Oct 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, October 28, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

5-year teacher course is urged • Inter-frat.-sorority dance date selected • Sponge research made by Dr. Marcus Old • Seniors choose ball orchestra • "Hay Fever" pleases Fathers' Day crowd • Gov. Earle to address INA, Nov. 15-16 • Yearbook budget for 1936 to be approved by class • Freshman girls to entertain upper classes at party Tuesday • 290 banquet on Fathers' Day • Ursinus councilmen to be luncheon guests at Drexel • Halloween party canceled by joint organizations • Clubs present novel program features • New career monographs placed in library; U.S. civil service requirements announced • Modern …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Oct 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fenwick speaks at open forum • Final enrollment figures released • Grizzlies break three-game losing streak to down Muhlenberg before old timers • Debate on Italo-Ethiopian question to feature IRC • Curtain Club ready to stage "Hay Fever" • Frosh football team wins season's opener • Honor students in frosh class announced by dean • Various musical organizations progress under new supervisor • Sixteen students to compete for positions on Weekly staff • Council dance climaxes old timers' celebration • Varsity booters deadlock with Haverford jayvees • Bear jayvees easily defeat Perkiomen Prep soccer team • Women's council discusses furnishing …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Oct 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Cast is selected for Schaff play • Dr. C. G. Fenwick is forum speaker • Brill's Explorers down bears, 18-0 • Bears tackle Mules on Old Timers' Day • Students to entertain fathers on October 26 • Social calendar to be posted after approval • Arrangements completed for joint council dance • Call for candidates issued by men's debate organization • Graduate of Ursinus speaks at vespers services Sunday • Demas pledges J. Smith • Grants in social science to be offered by council • Touch football circuit draws up set of rules • List of fraternity members released for …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 7, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Oct 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, October 7, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Hay Fever" to be staged October 26 • Bruce Bell chosen for council dance • Ursinus bears drop second game to Bucknell Bisons at Lewisburg stadium, Friday night • Grizzlies open home season with LaSalle • Four Ursinus delegates attend debate confab • Camp Fire head to speak to co-eds in Bomberger • Grizzly gridder on sale to students Friday night • Pitt to be host to INA; Nov. 15, 16 convention date • Subscription drive is begun for Ruby with reduced price • Dr. Price reads paper at state medical meet • Stan Omwake issues call for frosh hill-and-dalers …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 30, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Sep 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, September 30, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senior week-end set Dec. 6-7 • Beta Sigma Lambda is first winner of inter-frat scholastic plaque • Villanova trims fighting grizzlies • McAvoy men prepare for Bisons, Friday • Sheeder shows results of seven-year survey • W.S.G.A. to sponsor leadership training • Varsity Club recommends standard athletic awards • Frosh squad becomes smaller as daily practices continue • Rev. Alfred Sayres to address joint YM-YW meet, Wed. • Scavenger hunt planned for WAA meet tonight • Schmitt new debate manager; conference delegate elected • Dr. Price to deliver talk • Notice, NYA supervisors • Plans for grizzly gridder announced by …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 23, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Sep 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, September 23, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Grizzlies triumph in practice game • Dean Kline opens 66th college year • Frosh football squad begins drills today • Addresses of alumni sought for register • Faculty members enjoy vacations • New hall to be dedicated at informal tea Tuesday • Freshman week climaxed by Wednesday's reception • Freshmen entertain sophs and upper classmen with inspection and parade • Frosh visit Fels planetarium, see interesting demonstration • Band begins rehearsals for home and away games • Meeting of '38, '39 chem-bi students set for tonight • Six veteran booters report for initial soccer drills • Hockeyites begin practice for …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 4, 1935, Jesse Heiges Feb 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, February 4, 1935, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fraternity rushing to close tonight • Juniors to hold election of 1936 yearbook editor • Schedule released for 1935 gridders • Scholarship announcement mailed to high schools • Lebanon Valley stops bears, 41-37 • Castle Moro orchestra secured for Lorelei • Pageant chosen for May Day celebration • "Pinafore" to be presented by combined glee clubs • Physical education group shown special movies • 1935 yearbook to sponsor questionnaire for seniors • All articles for Lantern must be ready by Feb. 15 • Freshmen girls to be in intramural debates • Ursinus to be represented at Upper Darby conclave • …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Calvin D. Yost, Jesse Heiges Dec 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Calvin D. Yost, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Julian Woodworth and "Three live ghosts" bring success to events of senior week-end • Plans made for orchestra, band • Musical program set for tonight • Leaders in sports attend conference • Weekly succeeds in obtaining room in west wing of library • Men's student assembly approves council changes • Xmas dinner, program, dance set for tomorrow • College committees study practices in enrollment • Tau Kappa Alpha frat initiates three members, holds supper • Men debaters to discuss munition problem tonight • Sophomores plan for hop • Program committee to meet • F.E.R.A. payroll for Nov. nets college $746.06 …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, J. Harold Brownback, Jesse Heiges Dec 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, J. Harold Brownback, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus directors confer at meeting • Dr. Jesse Heiges added to faculty • Grizzlies close grid season with win over Albright in turkey day battle at Reading • 1935 winter schedules released by Johnson • Dr. Fred B. Smith to address student body • Ursinus students to attend conference at Gettysburg • Student council approves constitutional changes • Debating fraternity plans to initiate new members • Dr. Mauchly to speak at Hall Chemical Society meet • Socialized medicine to be topic • Debating Club discusses optional class attendance • A new era in science • Ursinus sticksters close season with …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 26, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, William Wallace Bancroft, Jesse Heiges Nov 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, November 26, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, William Wallace Bancroft, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Julian Woodworth secured for senior ball; Isham's "Three live ghosts" to be staged • Henry Shoemaker to address group • Albright to face bears, turkey day • Relations clubs hold conclave at Penn State • Varied program presented at English group meeting • Report of progress made about transition study • Ursinus circle to offer prize for best pageant • E. S. Fretz named for reformed church position • Panel discussion held • YWCA members hold sing • Norristown "Y" sponsors program for men students • Debaters from Hawaii will argue here in February • The purpose of philosophy • …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Norman E. Mcclure, Jesse Heiges Nov 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Norman E. Mcclure, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Boswell forms new relief plan • Curtain Club presents 'Double door', first dramatic production of season • Grizzlies downed by Bullets, 14-6 • Lantern executive council formulates plans for year • Fred Wrigley's band plays at Varsity Club dance • College papers hold fall conclave in N.Y. • I.R.C. to send three delegates to conference at Penn State • Fathers of students entertained at banquet • Pre-med students to be given exam on Friday, December 7 • Coed debaters meet tonight • Leonard A. Rice speaks on "enemies of peace" • Men debaters to hold regular meeting tonight • …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges Nov 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Double door" to be enacted Friday • Council plans Xmas party • Faculty decides to give comprehensive examinations over work in major fields • Bears, Muhlenberg battle to 7-7 draw • Dance committee hires Fred Wrigley for Sat. • Leonard A. Rice to speak at open IRC meeting • Y.M.C.A. to hear John H. Brownlee on Wed. evening • Men's forensic club meet holds forum on munitions • F. E. Mayer lectures on "role of stained glass" • Women debaters feature stump speeches and admit members • Y.W. to hear traveler • Goucher professor here • Joint Y.W.-Y.M. presents armistice …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 5, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Calvin D. Yost, Jesse Heiges Nov 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, November 5, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Calvin D. Yost, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students entertain fathers on Nov. 17 • Ruby dedicated to prof. Brownback • Drexel ties bears in scoreless game • Lecture on stained glass to be given Wednesday eve • Next issue of Lantern to appear on Dec. 14 • Rules announced for May pageant writings • Dean Kline gives lecture on birds of Pennsylvania • Orchestra and band make request for more members • Halloween party attracts 150 guests in hobo clothes • Student council checks up on freshmen during study hours • Dr. Anders lectures on food at pre-med. society meeting • Ancient and modern languages • Program …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 22, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Jesse Heiges Oct 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, October 22, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears upset strong F. & M. team, 6-0 • Big crowd back for eventful day • Many try out for Weekly positions • "Double door" to be annual Schaff play • Walter Wilson to speak at Weekly staff meeting • Male students to sponsor recreational program, Nov. 6 • Webster Forensic Club to meet tomorrow noon • Reformed churches hold conclave in Collegeville • Last year's Ruby given first class honor rating • Women's Club gives tea • What religion can be • Lighting system in library will be more economical • International Relations Club to meet tomorrow evening • …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 15, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Philip B. Willauer, Jesse Heiges Oct 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, October 15, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Philip B. Willauer, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Large number of graduates and friends expected back for annual Old Timers' Day • 1935 Ruby staff chosen by editor • Grizzlies downed by St. Joe's, 6-4 • Ursinus to grapple with traditional rival • New grizzly gridder to appear on Friday • Women's Club to hold tea for mothers of students • Torch parade and bonfire celebrate Penn victory • Curtain Club tryouts set for tomorrow evening, 6:30 • Call for candidates issued by men's debating organization • Dr. J. M. Anders secured for med. society speaker • Business group meets • Liberty • Austrian situation discussed by International …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 8, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, James L. Boswell, Jesse Heiges Oct 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, October 8, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, James L. Boswell, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fighting grizzlies upset Penn, 7-6 • Debate conference selects question • Kirby Page places hope in socialism • Jack Delmar to play at old timers' dance • High standing shown by freshman tests • Three discussion groups to be held for freshmen • Photographs for 1935 Ruby to be taken this week as listed • W.A.A. to meet Wednesday to award sports letters • Tickets to be 40 cents • I.R.C. to discuss Austrian affairs at meeting Tuesday • Profits and labor's standard of living • Student activities council announces meeting hours • Women debaters plan for future faculty combats …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 24, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges Sep 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, September 24, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus opens for 65th college year • Student activities council to meet tomorrow evening • Chapter formed of dramatic fraternity • Bears play two practice games • "U" students present two musical programs • Distinguished editor to speak in chapel • Freshmen take bus journey to visit Fels planetarium • Freshman week climaxed by reception last Wednesday • Freshmen entertain sophs and upper classmen with inspection and parade • Sunday school reorganizes two college departments • Band to play at Villanova; loyal members to get awards • Vesper services begin • Many new books donated to library during summer • …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 27, 1933, Harry F. Brian, Dwight L. Gregory, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1933

The Ursinus Weekly, November 27, 1933, Harry F. Brian, Dwight L. Gregory, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Tickets to go on sale soon for "Firebrand" • Pre-medical society hears Dr. John Price • Bears tackle Albright in turkey day battle • Sophs trounce frosh in traditional game • All treasurers' books audited by committee • Student council dance replaces formal ball • Station UCMC presents Ursinus musical program • Ursinus to meet Penn on gridiron next year • Soccer team drops final contest to Ardmore club • Bear courtmen respond to initial practice call • Dr. Omwake tells faculty members of summer trip • Radio debate to feature men debaters' schedule • Ursinus hockeyites close season with …