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Hollins Student Life (1939 Dec 18), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• The Night Before… (poem)
• Pomes and Stuff
• Phyllis Whitaker as the Madonna Highlights Modern Pageant: Scene Laid in 1939
• Boxes, Parties, Sleighing Features Old Hollins Xmas
• Fun, Horrors Too, Welcome Us Back
• Something of a Daze (poem)
• The Seniors Sing (poem)

Student Life (1939 Dec 18), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• The Night Before...
• Pomes and Stuff
• Phyllis Whitaker as the Madonna Highlights Modern Pageant
• Boxes, Parties, Sleighing Features Old Hollins Xmas
• Fun, Horrors Too, Welcome Us Back

The Ursinus Weekly, December 11, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Morris Yoder, Winifred Doolan, Harvey L. Carter, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Robert Yoh, Dillwyn Darlington

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Communion and party in gym will feature Christmas week • Snyder plans new "Lantern" make-up • "Messiah" pleases capacity audience • Wood to head interfraternity-sorority dance on January 13 • McClures to entertain women tonight and tomorrow evening • 13 members added to "Weekly" staff • Sr. play portrays conflicts of Irish Catholicism • Senior ball draws 140 couples to dance to Gordon's orchestra • Russo-Finnish conflict to be discussed by Herber at IRC • Pres. McClure will speak to Brotherhood at meeting Tuesday • Students reveal opinion on editorial comments • First "I.R.C. Quarterly" under Yoh released • Student …

Student Life (1939 Dec 6), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dillard Speaks at Annual Honor Dinner
• 'Y' Offers Annual White Gift Service
• Economic Issues of Campaign Stressed
• Fela Loves Chewing Gum, Flying, Zora Loves "Jieeeeeter Bugs"
• Gym Bedecked, School Bedazzled, and Juniors Bedraggled as Plans for Last Prom Continue; Fritza von Lengerke, Polly Story Lead Figure
• Lindsey, McCleskey Write Pageant
• Commerce Head Gives Address
• Miss Randolph Journeys in South
• Christmas Spirit Invades Dorms
• Student Forum
• "Where is the Vision?"
• Students Are Not Un-American
• Mercy House That "Get-By" Philosophy
• Tie-Up With Life
• Hollins Is Asleep
• Under the Dome
• Clothes Lines
• W&L Camera Club Guests of Local Organization
• Hitch-Hiker …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Dec 6), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dillard Speaks at Annual Honor Dinner
• ‘Y’ Offers Annual White Gift Service
• Economic Issues of Campaign Stressed
• Fela Loves Chewing Gum, Flying, Zora Loves “Jieeeeeeter Bugs”
• Lindsey, McCleskey Write Pageat
• Commerce Head Gives Address
• Miss Randolph Journeys in South
• Gym Bedecked, School Bedazzled, and Juniors Bedraggled, as Plans for Last Prom Continue; Fritza von Lengerke, Polly Story Lead Figure: Bob Sylvester’s Orchestra to Play in a Return Engagement
• hristmas Spirit Invades Dorms
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Student Forum
• Under the Dome
• Clothes-lines
• W&L Camera Club Guests of Local Organization
• Hitch-hiker Wins Vote of Students
• Curie Chemicals Plan …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 4, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Denton Herber, Robert C. Yoh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Union is advocated by forum speaker • Steinmetz talks on college Christianity • Arrangements near completion for sr. week-end ball, drama • May Day pageant contest announced • D. W. Ebbert, former president, passes away • Giant expose planned for Christmas party • "I.R.C. Quarterly" will be published this week • Pre-med students visit Temple medical school • Blum and Showalter to debate on radio Dec. 9 • Miss Spangler directs first of concerts at Valley Forge • Choir to present "Messiah" Thursday • Hashagenmen prep for Rutgers game • Wrestling hopefuls report to Stevens • Coach Snell drills co-ed …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 27, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Robert C. Yoh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Gordon's light fantastic balanced by drama's depth on senior week-end • Jan Peerce, "amazing young tenor," will sing here Feb. 22 • BPC created by organization heads • Bass soloist named for "The Messiah" • Dr. Nash well received in previous addresses • Luncheon planned for Women's Club • Trip to Temple med. school planned for anatomy class • Charles Steinmetz to speak at vespers on December 3 • Snyder announces December 2 as deadline for "Lantern" • Oskar Stonorov will deliver lectures on renaissance art • Collegians against ban on "thumbing" • Rev. James Gilbert announces topics for mission …

Student Life (1939 Nov 22), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Ass't Attorney General Arnold to Speak Soon
• Executive Council Aims for Closer Cooperation
• Hollins Wins at Press Convention
• Thanksgiving
• Rev. Scherer Comes as Fall "Y" Speaker
• Odds, Evens Poise for Battle, Hodges, Cauble Lead Elevens, Today Marks Nineteenth Meet
• Bobbie Scanlan Wins Cargoes Prize
• "The Play's The Thing"
• Freedom
• Epidemic Sweeps as Students Cry: "Crutch, Crutch, Who's Got One?"
• Alumnae News
• Under the Dome
• Washington and Lee Troubadours Bring Gay Comedy to Hollins
• Pianist Praises Music Courses
• Students Prefer Dewey as President
• French Movie Comes to Hollins
• President Smith Conducts Service
• The Social Whirl
• Sport Slants

Hollins Student Life (1939 Nov 22), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Assistant Attorney General Arnold to Speak Soon
• Executive Council Aims for Closer Cooperation
• Hollins Wins at Press Convention
• Thanksgiving
• Rev. Scherer Comes as Fall “Y” Speaker
• Odds-Evens Poise for Battle, Hodges, Cauble Lead Elevens, Today Marks Nineteenth Meet
• Line-ups (for Hockey)
• Bobbie Scanlan Wins Cargoes Prize
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• “The Play’s The Thing”
• Freedom
• Epidemic Sweeps as Students Cry: “Crutch, Crutch, Who’s Got One?”
• Alumnae News
• Under the Dome
• Washington and Lee Troubadours Bring Gay Comedy to Hollins: Hungarian is Author
• Pianist Praises Music Courses
• Students Prefer Dewey as President
• French Movie Comes to Hollins
• President …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 20, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Robert C. Yoh, Marthella Anderson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Gettysburg takes conference title by downing bears, 43-7 • Forum speaker is prominent writer • Dr. J. W. Meminger, director, dies at 80 • Winter scene will be setting for ball; critics praise "Shadow and substance • Five from college on invalid list • Brotherhood of St. Paul hears talk on music by Roy Snyder • Rev. James C. Gilbert will conduct mission Dec. 4-8 • "Y" vespers conducted by West Chester college • Carter coaches coaches on oratorical objectives • Federation of women's clubs will sponsor art exhibit here • Student opinion poll to be "quarterly" feature • Representatives …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 13, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Harold Chern, Robert C. Yoh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Shadow and substance" cast chosen; Gordon features popular arrangements • Representative of Lugier's will be on campus this week • Dawson gallops 68 yards for touchdown as bears tie Drexel • World union topic of Nov. 28 forum • "Weekly" places in three INA contests • Students from West Chester will conduct vespers Nov. 19 • Dean of Temple law school will speak to pre-legal society • Research topics to be assigned at Debate Club • Handel's "Messiah" embodies mastery in simplicity • Christmas "Lantern" to appear on December 11 • German Club members will discuss poetry, Handel's works • …

Student Life (1939 Nov 8), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Editors Travel to Washington
• Pocahontas Comes Next Week
• Film Reviews Drama of Past
• Works of Givler Hung in East Next Week
• Mr. Goodale Features Jepson in Recital
• Faculty and Students Combine to Produce Fall Play
• Students Desire Neutrality
• I.R.C. Presents New Procedure
• Eve le Galliene Proves No Hedda in Interview with Ro
• Student Forum
• The Seniors Did Find It
• The Question of Chapel
• Parade of Opinion
• Under the Dome
• Dr. Patterson Has Convocation on Plant Succession
• Freshman Plays Reveal Dramatic Talent of Class
• "Little Dears" of Hollins Campus Marvel at Butterfly Collection
• Hollins vs. Sweet Briar Question …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Nov 8), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Editors Travel to Washington
• Pocahontas Comes Next Week
• Film Reviews Drama of Past
• Works of Givler Hang in East Next Week
• Mr. Goodale Features Jepson in Recital
• Eve le Galliene Proves No Hedda in Interview With Ro
• Students Desire Neutrality
• Faculty and Students Combine to Produce Fall play
• I.R.C. Presents New Procedure
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Student Forum
• Parade of Opinion
• Under the Dome
• Dr. Patterson Has Convocation on Plant Succession
• Freshman Plays Reveal Dramatic Talent of Class
• “Little Dears” of Hollins Campus Marvel at Butterfly Collection
• Hollins vs. Sweet Briar Question is Settled
• The College Mike …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 6, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Harold Chern

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Curtis musicians to perform on Nov.16 • Students see Phila. housing conditions • Chuck Gordon to play at ball; dramatic production is "Shadow and substance" • Food questionnaire • Hitlers and hoboes vie for masquerade honors • Dr. McClure to attend Barnard anniversary • Religious denominations topic of fireside chats • Senior week-end committees announce orchestra and play • Juniors receive first issue of "tri-annual" • Robert Yoh elected to edit IRC quarterly • Dean Stahr attends conclave of Pa. deans at Harrisburg • "Discoveries" is vespers talk presented by Rollin Lawrence • Pre-Med society to present moving picture on …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 30, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Morris Yoder

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

25,000 see bears fall fighting before Army avalanche, 46-13 • Juniors to discuss yearbook change • Hallowe'en party this Friday night • Philip announces oratorio soloists • Soph hayride • Fireside chats planned for Wednesday evening • Rhodes scholarships discontinued by war • Mrs. Baker on campus for music clinic and vocal lessons • "Y" social service committee to sponsor Philadelphia trip • Rollin Lawrence to speak at vespers service on Sunday • Ursinus and Swarthmore to meet in radio debate Sunday • Make-up experts to speak to women's mass meeting • Bonos elected president of history-social science group • …

Student Life (1939 Oct 25), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• New Talents on Campus Shines in Freshman Plays
• Dowell Explains Neutral Dangers
• Search Sweeps Campus
• American Art on Exhibition Here
• Hollins Participates in National Poll of Student Opinion
• Army Invades Campus and Takes Community by Surprise
• Annual Series of Programs Begin
• Distinguished Pianist Gives Recital Here
• First Meeting of Legislative Held
• Come to the I.R.C.
• Wanted-Campus Views
• We Who Are Awake
• Ten Years Ago at Hollins
• Parade of Opinion
• Under the Dome
• Dr. Robison Ends European Travels
• Holland Youth Expresses Views
• Many Interesting Books Added to Library Shelves
• A.D.A.'s All Add an Alphabet
• Music Majors Direct Business …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Oct 25), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• New Talent on Campus Shines in Freshman Plays: Fall Play Announced
• Dowell Explains Neutral Dangers
• Search Sweeps Campus
• American Art on Exhibition Here
• Hollins Participates in National Poll of Student Opinion
• Army Invades Campus and Takes Community by Surprise
• Distinguished Pianist Gives Recital Here: Selections are Varied
• First Meeting of Legislative Held
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Come to the I.R.C.
• Wanted-Campus Views
• Parade of Opinion
• We Who Are Awake
• Ten Years Ago At Hollins
• Under the Dome
• Dr. Robinson Ends European Travels
• Holland Youth Expresses Views: The Following is a Letter Received by a Hollins Freshman
• Many …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 23, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Morris Yoder

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Musical organizations to sing "The Messiah" on December 7 • Frosh dine, dance at Spring Mountain • Muhlenberg eleven overwhelms bears • Seniors plan play with Curtain Club • Theme, new features planned for 1940 Ruby • College collects "cuts"; library in Bomberger • Rev. Finnie speaks to large crowd at "Y" vespers service • Hallowe'en party will be held in gym Nov.3 • Len Mayfair plays for 150 couples at old timers' dance • Student body eats doggies and then cheers at pep rally • Modern language group to hold party in rec center tonight • Forencists will debate …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 16, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Marthella Anderson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Prof. Agan talks to 300 dads, students • Dr. Volbrecht tells of pre-war Europe • Pep rally will feature talk by former coach • Cabinet of junior class plans new publication • Bear football team capitalizes on fumbles, tops P.M.C., 4-0 • Thirteen new members are accepted into debating club • Women's mass meeting hears talk about choral speaking • I.R.C. to elect new members Oct. 23; Showalter new v-pres. • Dr. Willauer will speak before pre-legal society this evening • Rev. Finnie to speak at "Y" vespers on Sunday • Pre-medical students to hear Dr. Dressler Tuesday evening • …

Student Life (1939 Oct 11), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. Dowell Will Speak on Neutrality
• Mr. Canaday Pays Return Visit
• Thanksgiving
• American Ballet Comes to Roanoke
• Spinster Has New Plans For Feature Selections
• Hollins Traditions are Traced
• Hold Breath Till Tinker Day, Catch Breath on the Way
• Camera Club is Reorganized
• Professor Murnagham Addresses Student Body
• I.R.C. Year is Outlined
• Student Forum
• "And Always, Our Miss Matty"
• What Price Student Life
• Parade of Opinion
• '43 Gives Thanks
• Under the Dome
• Clothes Lines
• Famed Ellsberg Has Daughter at Hollins
• Theatre Year Opens in Week
• Alumnae News
• Society
• Sport Slants
• 1939 Vogue Career Contest is Open to College …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Oct 11), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. Dowell Will Speak on Neutrality: Cost to the United States
• Mr. Canaday Pays Return Visit
• Thanksgiving
• American Ballet Comes to Roanoke
• Spinster Has New Plans For Feature Selections
• Hollins Traditions are Traced: New Students Attend
• Hold Breath Till Tinker Day, Catch Breath on the Way
• Professor Murnagham Addresses Student Body: Mathematics is Subject
• I.R.C. Year Is Outlined
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• “And Always, Our Miss Matty”
• What Price Student Life
• Parade of Opinion
• Student Forum
• Under the Dome
• Clothes-lines
• Famed Ellsberg Has Daughter at Hollins
• Theatre Year Opens in Week
• Alumnae News
• Society
• Sport Slants
• 1939 …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 9, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Harold Chern

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Kellett's gridders victorious over Delaware • Dr. William Volbrecht to address Wed. forum • Atkinson, Lawrence head Sr. week-end • Pre-legal society will hear Willauer • Len Mayfair's orchestra will play for old timers' dance • Prof. Karl Agan to speak at banquet • Music department has new recording system • Debate club tryouts in Freeland Hall tonight • Cooperation is keynote of Y's, student councils • Second gridder on sale Friday; new features for Fathers' Day • Curtis inst. quartet to play November 16 in Bomberger Hall • Snyder speaks at first vespers program of year Sunday night • …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 2, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Harold Chern

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Pep rally planned for Friday evening • 562 students are enrolled this year • 'Ruby' heads announce staffs for 1940 yearbook • Walton's orchestra will play for harvest hop • President McClure's address opens 70th academic year • Old Timers' Day dance will be held October 21; Keehn heads committee in charge • Two new members are added to college faculty • Party in gym features freshman week; M. Witmer prepares neophytes' handbook • Council on student activities will meet tonight; Brownback elected pres. of organization • Old timers' clam bake to be held at Riverside Inn immediately after football …

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, Autumn 1939, Donald L. Helfferich, Calvin D. Yost, Stanley Omwake, Norman E. Mcclure

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, 1937-1969

Current comment • President's page • On the campus: Staff changes; Dr. Beardwood, Miss Ermold, Mrs. Rauch on sick list; Staff members return from war zone; Lightning strikes campus landmark • 1914 gives to Library • Freeland bell rings out once more • 565 students break record • Omwake scholarship fund reorganizes on class basis to carry on • Fall sports • Dr. J. W. Meminger '84, senior director, dies on eightieth birthday • About ourselves: Dr. D. W. Ebbert '75, former president, passes away • Alumni Association officers

Student Life (1939 Sept 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. G. Thomas Opens 98th Session
• Bunch Sanders Will Lead 'Y' Party
• Calendar of Events
• Improvements Are Varied
• Hollins Loses Five Colored Friends by Death
• $18,000 Left to Hollins
• New T-House Plans Are Elaborate, with Lounge, Fountain, Dining Rooms, Six Guest Rooms
• Additions to Faculty Staff Number Ten
• To The Class of '43
• What We Can Do
• Parade of Opinion
• Tour of Hollins Campus
• Clothes Lines
• Under the Dome
• Hollins Group Leaders--1939-40
• Directory of New Students
• Introducing...
• Sport Slants

Hollins Student Life (1939 Sept 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. G. Thomas Opens 98^th Session
• Bunch Sanders Will Lead ‘Y’ Party
• Calendar of Events
• Improvements are Varied
• Heads of Student Government, 1939-40 (pictures)
• Hollins Loses Five Colored Friends by Death--$18,000 Left to Hollins
• New T-House Plans are Elaborate, with Lounge, Fountain, Dining Rooms, Six Guest Rooms
• Additions to Faculty Staff Number Ten: Miss Kellam Retires
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Parade of Opinion
• Tour of Hollins Campus
• To the Class of ’43
• What We Can Do
• Clothes-lines
• Under the Dome
• Hollins Group Leaders: 1939-40 (picture)
• Directory of New Students
• Introducing…
• Sport Slants

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, Summer 1939, Donald L. Helfferich, Calvin D. Yost, Stanley Omwake, Norman E. Mcclure

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, 1937-1969

Current comment • President's page • 69th annual commencement • Spring sports • Woman's dormitory group planned • About ourselves • 1939 varsity football schedule

The Ursinus Weekly, June 5, 1939, Mark D. Alspach, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr.

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Harold D. Steward '07 is new Alumni Association head • Miss Stahr elected dean of women by directors • "Social legislation" provides theme of Dr. Landis' commencement address • '39 class day initiates Cub and Key Society • Attractive layout, new features for '39 Ruby • Malcolm Derk reelected pres. of Athletic Club • Florence Benjamin '30 elected president of women's club • "Princess Pat" presented on Friday and Saturday nights • Moyer's .450 average is 'tops' for bear batsmen • Varsity athletic teams won fourteen contests of forty-seven this year • Freshman class brought many athletic prospects • Intramural …

Student Life (1939 June 2), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Alumnae Day Marks Return of Former Students
• Commencement Program
• Unique Sketch of Class History to Feature Exercises
• President's Action on Petitions Made Known to Students
• Rev. R.E.I. Strider to Deliver Sermon
• Commencement Speaker is Dr. W.E. Hocking
• Seniors Take Part in Recital
• Exams, Rains, Colds, Horses Fail to Daunt Bold Deeds of Robin Hood and His Men
• Student Forum
• Commencement
• Hollins and the Refugee
• One Senior's Retrospect
• Quiet Hour
• Parade of Opinion
• Under the Dome
• Three Foreign Students Enroll in Freshman Class
• Lucie Gillespie Receives Appointment as Chief Marshal
• Quotable Quotes
• Marriage, Play, Study, Mildewing, Jobs Will …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Jun 2), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Alumnae Day Marks Return of Former Students: Activities Are Varied
• Commencement Program Saturday
• President’s Action on Petitions Made Known to Students
• Unique Sketch of Class History to Feature Exercises: New Procedure Introduced at Bonfire
• Exams, Rains, Colds, Horses Fail to Daunt Bold Deeds of Robin Hood and His Men
• Rev. R.E.L. Strider to Deliver Sermon
• Commencement Speaker is Dr. W.E. Hocking: Harvard Professor is Noted Philosopher
• Seniors to Take Part in Recital
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Student Forum
• Parade of Opinion
• Under the Dome
• Three Foreign Students Enroll in Freshman Class
• Lucie Gillespie Receives Appointment as Chief …