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The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, December 29, 1927, [Whole Number: 2735], The Independent Dec 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, December 29, 1927, [Whole Number: 2735], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, December 22, 1927, [Whole Number: 2734], The Independent Dec 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, December 22, 1927, [Whole Number: 2734], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, December 15, 1927, [Whole Number: 2733], The Independent Dec 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, December 15, 1927, [Whole Number: 2733], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, December 12, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, December 12, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Large crowd on hand at circus held in gym on Saturday afternoon • Bears will engage Osteopathy in first home basketball game • "East is West" presented by Schaff Literary Society • Six new members elected to men's student council • Many veterans to form nucleus of girls' basketball team • 1928 football schedule announced by manager • P.S.E.A. dinner in Lancaster will have Ursinus table • Dr. Anders given dinner in Philadelphia by many friends • English and American drama discussed by club • New gym is scene of lovey dance Saturday evening • Professor Clawson at meeting • …


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, December 8, 1927, [Whole Number: 2732], The Independent Dec 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, December 8, 1927, [Whole Number: 2732], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"East is West" to be presented by Schaff on Friday, December 9 • Cornell confers degree upon Miss E. A. Farnham • Girls' hockey team finishes successful and difficult season • Ideal Ruby of 1928 will make early appearance • Ursinus basketball prospects point to a successful season • Tryouts for women's debating teams held by the Debating Club • Sophomores winners in hard-fought gridiron contest with freshmen • Juniors defeat sophs in hockey game Wednesday • Dr. Leinbach preaches Thanksgiving sermon • Ursinus host to members of Philadelphia Classis • Coach banquets team • Dance will be given for …


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, December 1, 1927, [Whole Number: 2731], The Independent Dec 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, December 1, 1927, [Whole Number: 2731], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 28, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 28, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Board of Directors hold annual fall meeting in library • Merritt Jeffers elected captain; Keller chosen manager • Victorious bears are recipients of business men's fine generosity • Thompson-Gay gym fund is increasing daily due to loyal alumni support • Japanese sale to be conducted by YWCA • Resume of football season shows Ursinus a successful team • Ursinus serves dinner at opening of dorms, dining room and gym • Girls hockey team bows to Bryn Mawr in last game • President George L. Omwake and faculty representatives attend meeting • A new scholarship


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, November 24, 1927, [Whole Number: 2730], The Independent Nov 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, November 24, 1927, [Whole Number: 2730], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 21, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 21, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Many visitors expected to attend opening of new buildings on Tuesday • Cast and technicians of Schaff play at work • Fine talks given at H.-P. meeting Tuesday evening • Will Durant main speaker at convention of voters • Girls' hockey team plays 4-4 tie with Cedar Crest • Bears hold heavy Army team to 13-0 decision at West Point Saturday • Aeolian Male Quartette gives excellent concert • College celebrates victory over Swarthmore, Monday • Men's faculty club meets • Debating team planning for successful season • Dr. White entertains girls • Miss Hartenstine's vocal pupils perform Wednesday • …


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, November 17, 1927, [Whole Number: 2729], The Independent Nov 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, November 17, 1927, [Whole Number: 2729], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 14, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 14, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Seventh Heaven again presented by seniors to an appreciative audience • Brotherhood of St. Paul holds monthly meeting • Initial Father's Day finds many Ursinus dads at institution • Ursinus 21, Swarthmore 0: Bears claw Swarthmore in thrilling grid battle • Hockey girls lose hard fought fame to Glassboro • Biology Club holds its first regular meeting • Professor William W. Chandler, a noted educator, dies • Frosh surprises by win over Hill School; score 20-7 • Ruby editor announces art theme for annual • A good sport • Schaff play December 9, 1927


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, November 10, 1927, [Whole Number: 2728], The Independent Nov 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, November 10, 1927, [Whole Number: 2728], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 7, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 7, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fathers' Day to be celebrated at Ursinus for the first time • Men's Athletic Association holds initial meeting • Co-eds hockey team ties Rosemont 5-5 and defeats Beaver 4-2 • Bears beat Muhlenberg without difficulty 15-0 • Meeting of Biology Club scheduled Tuesday evening • Bears play last home game with old foe • Alumni urged to subscribe to building of new gym • Community entertainment course to begin November 17 • Library recipient of fine clock from class of '27 • Opening of new buildings • Ursinus frosh hold Muhlenberg to tie • Intercollegiate debate conference • Dr. Allen …


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, November 3, 1927, [Whole Number: 2727], The Independent Nov 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, November 3, 1927, [Whole Number: 2727], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 31, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 31, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus hockey team defeated by strong Swarthmore team 10-1 • Gymnasium and field dedicated Saturday with appropriate exercises • Urgent appeal to alumni to give support to the Thompson-Gay gym • Literary societies hold joint annual Halloween festival in Bomberger • Bears lose hard-fought game to George Washington University; score 7-0 • F. & M. wins cross country meet Saturday afternoon • Dog House banquet held in new dining hall • Student comment passed along to our readers • Vocal department makes initial appearance • Y.W.C.A. holds annual candlelight service • Yearlings defeat Quakertown High, Friday • A card of …


Ursinus College Official Football Program, Saturday, October 29, 1927, Athletics Department Oct 1927

Ursinus College Official Football Program, Saturday, October 29, 1927, Athletics Department

Ursinus College Football Programs

This official souvenir program was issued to commemorate the Ursinus College vs. George Washington University football game on Saturday, October 29, 1927. This event was billed as “Field Dedication and Old Timers’ Day.”


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, October 27, 1927, [Whole Number: 2726], The Independent Oct 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, October 27, 1927, [Whole Number: 2726], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 24, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 24, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus hockey team defeats Beaver by a 9-2 score on Friday • Johnson and Spangler to direct 1929 Ruby • Ursinus Woman's Club entertains seniors at luncheon on Saturday • Robert Trucksess offers prize to H.- P. seniors • Dickinson beats bears in hard fought home game, Saturday, 12-7 • Wenonah Military Academy defeats freshmen in Friday afternoon game • Ursinus preparing for Saturday's track meet • Freshman week held for all frosh co-eds • Groups hold meetings for first semester on last Tuesday evening • John G. Herndon chosen as associate in economics • Zwing and Schaff hold combined …


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, October 20, 1927, [Whole Number: 2725], The Independent Oct 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, October 20, 1927, [Whole Number: 2725], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 17, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 17, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears defeat F. and M. 32-7 • Frosh hands Allentown prep jolt by winning game Friday 7 to 6 • Y.W. takes annual hike to Lost Lake Tuesday evening • Groups held semester meetings Thursday evening; remaining on October 18 • Old Timers' Day to be observed October 29 • Brotherhood of St. Paul banquets at Lancaster • Dick Snyder operated upon for appendicitis • Ursinus bears stage next two games at home • How our future foes fared last Saturday • New Ursinus song has become popular on campus • Pictures taken of groups for 1926 Ruby last week …


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, October 13, 1927, [Whole Number: 2724], The Independent Oct 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, October 13, 1927, [Whole Number: 2724], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 10, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 10, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus team to meet old foe at Lancaster Saturday afternoon • Y.W.C.A. represented at Eagles Mere conference by a large delegation • Ursinus Woman's Club will entertain seniors • Woman's dormitory committee plans to stage huge circus this fall • College band scores big hit at pep meeting • Bears defeat Delaware in breath-taking game at Newark, Saturday • Woman's Debate Club entertains at tea on Thursday afternoon • First Reformed Church observes anniversary • Groups to hold meetings • Swarthmore Chautauqua • Sophs elect officers • Women's athletic council sponsors tournament • How our future foes fared last Saturday …


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, October 6, 1927, [Whole Number: 2723], The Independent Oct 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, October 6, 1927, [Whole Number: 2723], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 3, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 3, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears to meet old foe when they tackle Delaware for the seventh time • Students to be given more time in library • Many veteran players give promise of winning hockey team this year • Freshman girls guests at campfire held Monday evening by WSGA • New college band to play at next home game • Lehigh defeats Ursinus in the closing minutes of hard struggle • New dining-room near completion and will be opened within week • Classes and group elect their officers • Side-line slants on Saturday's struggle • Anniversary of Myerstown convention held September 25 • Prospects …


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, September 29, 1927, [Whole Number: 2722], The Independent Sep 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, September 29, 1927, [Whole Number: 2722], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, September 26, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Sep 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, September 26, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Y" reception held in Bomberger Hall on Saturday evening • Sophomores win annual tug-of-war from frosh • Fifty-eighth academic year begins with very appropriate exercises • Bears win opening game by humbling Upsala 27-0 • Review of Green Lane students' YMCA conference camp • Distribution of "Y" handbooks delayed by publishing company • Freshmen regulations • Schaff elects its officers for year • Swarthmore Chautauqua • Zwinglian literary society • Co-eds elect hall proctors • Women's Debating Club elects officers • Zwinglian society elects its officers


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, September 22, 1927, [Whole Number: 2721], The Independent Sep 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, September 22, 1927, [Whole Number: 2721], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, September 19, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Sep 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, September 19, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Welcome to freshmen! • Addition of seven new members to faculty greets the students • Formal opening of college year Thursday evening • Twenty five veterans report for early work on new practice field • Ursinus campus scene of many changes brought about during summer • Literary societies will meet in Bomberger Hall • Ursinus joins list of colleges in banning autos • Report of annual Alumni Association meeting • Directors institute emergency measures • Freshmen must become familiar with rules • Ursinus Board of Health • Varsity football schedule • The library • Church invites students • List of …


The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, September 15, 1927, [Whole Number: 2720], The Independent Sep 1927

The Independent, V. 53, Thursday, September 15, 1927, [Whole Number: 2720], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.