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The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jane E. Brusch Oct 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jane E. Brusch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Enrollment totals 894 as veterans return to college • Rev. Wallick appointed chaplain for college • Student leaders plan activities of semester • Old Timers' engage T. Darlington to play at dance, October 26 • State physics teachers to hold conference Friday, Saturday • Administration appoints professors to assist in academic department • Editors announce staff for '47 Ruby • WSGA president elects members of dormitory booster committees • Eight Valley Forge men enrolled as special students at Ursinus • Retired minister deeds home as scholarship fund for college • Miss Dorothy F. Moyer selected to assist Ursinus medical staff …


The Ursinus Weekly, July 1, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jeanne B. Loomis, Grant Harrity, Ray Warner Jul 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, July 1, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jeanne B. Loomis, Grant Harrity, Ray Warner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Board announces faculty revisals; new plans adopted • Baccalaureate degrees received by eighty-nine students as Ursinus observes seventy-sixth annual commencement • Prizes awarded to honor grads for scholarship, citizenship • Rev. Maurice Hohlfeld addresses conference of mission's group • Dorms elect officers, senators for next term • Tau Kappa Alpha initiates five • Men elect Ross council prexy; name seven others as members • Rev. Billman, D. D., delivers address to senior class Sunday • T. Gresh, Williams take honors as valedictorian, salutatorian • P. Willauer named alumni president • Rosicrucians entertain fifty-two girls at tea • Women's Club gives …


The Ursinus Weekly, June 10, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Hilda Anderson, Helen Hafeman Jun 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, June 10, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Hilda Anderson, Helen Hafeman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ninety-two students to receive degrees at seventy-sixth annual commencement: Dr. Johnson to deliver address; graduation week events listed • Group three to present two one-act plays at Curtain Club meeting • Student council to hold installation banquet on Tues. evening, June 18 • Athletes to hold banquet, Thursday • Juniors elect Paul Detwiler to presidency of 1947 class: K. Schroeder is junior prexy; frosh elect Hallinger leader; also names Eckenroth, Nikel, J. Rathgeb as other officers • Editors announce release date of next Lantern issue • Outstanding debaters honored by Tau Kappa Alpha fraternity • Dr. Armstrong is guest speaker …


The Ursinus Weekly, June 3, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Virginia Haller, Dwight Morss, Carol Schoeppe, Nancy Twining, Jane E. Brusch, Joan Wilmot Jun 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, June 3, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Virginia Haller, Dwight Morss, Carol Schoeppe, Nancy Twining, Jane E. Brusch, Joan Wilmot

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Gathering to hear Dr. E. F. Campbell at religious meeting • Fogel prize offered for winning essay on Pennsylvania Germans • President announces lease of building for housing 100 veterans • Temple president to deliver address at commencement exercises on July 1: A. M. Billman, D. D., to preach baccalaureate sermon, June 30 • Franklin I. Sheeder to speak at F. and M. baccalaureate service • Cabinet appointed for 1946-47 term by YWCA president • Frosh transform gym into tropical paradise • The Weekly presents newly elected leaders on campus • Ruby staff issues last call for purchase of yearbook …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Carol Schoeppe May 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Carol Schoeppe

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Emery Nelson speaks to large gathering on marriage problems • Marjorie Coy and Lois Wilson chosen queen of juniors' "Southern Garden" • Ursinus to enter debate tournament: Philadelphia Inquirer to give silver trophy to winning team • Registrar announces scholarship winners • Honorary society taps four members at prom • M. Coy, J. Heal picked for 'Spring Again' parts • Ursinus Women's Club to hold card party in library, May 18 • Former army doctor addresses pre-medical society tonight • Ursinus group conducts census of foreign students in U.S.A • Curtain Club group to present one act play in near …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 29, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marjorie Haimbach Apr 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, April 29, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marjorie Haimbach

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Esther Smythe, Ken Schroeder excel in production of Countess Maritza • Juniors complete final plans for gala prom this Saturday • Pancoast returns as dean of men • Pageant cast chosen for "The Candy Shop" in afternoon tryouts • C. Idler speaks to vesper group • Emery Nelson to discuss friendship and marriage • Orchids to operetta committees, chairmen • Students to hold picnic in Montgomery County park • Junior class chooses J. Loomis, J. Wilmot for Ruby co-editors • Dr. Livingood to address pre-med society next week • German Club to hear Harte • Future teachers organize to draw …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 15, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Apr 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, April 15, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Cast adds finishing touches to operetta as opening nears • YM-YWCA to sponsor traditional musicale for Easter program • Susan Bellis, John Ulmer awarded leads in Curtain Club May Day production • Dean to celebrate birthday, April 24 • Lantern staff elects editor to succeed Betsy Shumaker • Twenty-one rushees accept sorority bids on Saturday • D. Morss to head dance committees for junior prom • Ten students attend FPA's college forum • Easter prevails at sophomore hop Saturday evening • Dr. P. Hitti addresses forum on Arab world • Pre-meds to hear Dr. Boyle • Ursinus debated Allegheny on …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marion Sare Mar 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, March 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marion Sare

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Enrollment is highest in history as veterans return under G.I. bill of rights • Rehearsals underway for "Countess Maritza" production March 26-7 • Ursinus coeds capture swimming title as team takes top honors in relays • H. Haines to bring musical show to Ursinus as benefit for WSSF • Girls' Glee Club plans to sing for Easter program on April 17 • Vesper group hears Dr. Maurice Armstrong • Debaters to attend model legislature at State College • Five junior phys-edders receive basketball ratings from board • Social workers address Y group • Frats and sororities to sponsor dance • …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Feb 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, February 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus quintet clinches southern Middle Atlantic Conference: Bears' 42-31 triumph over PMC Saturday brings team into top league position • Debating teams join new area conference at meeting held Friday • Ten students complete credits, will receive degrees in July • YM-YW holds retreat to plan for next term • Grant Harrity elected president of honorary debating society • Instructor speaks to vesper group • Emily Hickman speaks at forum on problems facing world today • Try-outs conducted for Countess Maritza roles • WSGA sets March 15 as final date for May pageant scripts • Graduate, retired minister dies • …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 28, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Jan 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, January 28, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Council meets with administration to discuss conditions of kitchen • Y group sponsors odd jobs agency open to students • Unique corsages to be featured at turnabout dance, February 9 • Mimi Keech, John Ulmer excel in "Mr. and Mrs. North" production • Helen Alcorn speaks on social service work • Sophs complete plans for musical carnival featured on Saturday • Y racial commission schedules debate on question of Jim Crow • Debate teams argue free trade against Penn and Shippensburg • Kitchen head expresses desire to resign at close of semester • The watchbird is watching you - be …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 21, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Jan 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, January 21, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Winburn Thomas addresses group gathered for second annual Y-weekend • Thespians add final touches to humorous murder mystery • Y program brings new entertainment • Club members to attend movies shown by French cultural group • Sophomores plan carnival, Feb. 2 • Helen Alcorn to speak on social service work • WSGA plans underway for traditional Lorelei • Students hold discussion group on peacetime conscription • Canterbury Club elects pres. • Dr. Thomas concludes Y activities at vespers • Ruby to launch subscription drive • Rev. Lentz desires to retire • Lutherans attend conference • Newman Club holds meeting …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Jan 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y-weekend to be centered on theme "Will Christian youth lose the peace?" • WSSF to start collections for drive under chrm. Susan Bellis • Curtain Club to bring mystery comedy "Mr. and Mrs. North" to Ursinus stage • Ten students begin eight week course in history, math • Administration appoints grad to faculty as history instructor • J. M. Hohlfeld presents lecture on literacy at Cornell University • Zimmerman speaks to vesper group • Canterbury Club to meet tonight • Yearbook staff inaugurates new system • Council buys bedside x-ray as victory drive goes over top • "Trumpet in the …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1945, Jane Rathgeb Dec 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1945, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Councils to plan traditional dinner, Christmas dance • Y plans retreat for January 18, 19, 20 • Dramatic group names committee chairmen • December '46 to mark Oxford award renewal • Soloists, choir of hundred voices blend in successful "Messiah" presentation • Forum speaker urges better understanding of foreign policy aims • Students present Christmas musical • Lantern displays literary talent • Bob Baroll captures Y amateur show prize with feats of magic • Council needs $485 to attain goal as campaign nears climax • McClures honor upperclassmen • Dean Kline and Dr. Lentz to lead traditional candlelight service • …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1945, Jane Rathgeb Dec 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1945, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Christmas theme lends holiday spirit to ball • Lecture by Dr. Charles Haines, "The Messiah" presentation, talent and variety show sponsored by Y.W.-Y.M.C.A., to be featured in eventful week on Ursinus campus • Y to award prize to winner of talent show • Forum to feature Ursinus alumnus as guest speaker • Debaters to discuss atomic bomb question • Council attains halfway point in victory loan drive • Dr. Kate Hansen speaks at international night • Sorority bids accepted by sophomores in finale of nerve-racking rush week • Mrs. Nellie Price assists nurse • Ruby staff sets publication date; orders …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1945, Jane Rathgeb Dec 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1945, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Philip to direct annual production of choral oratorio • Victory loan campaign to be sponsored by women's student council committee • Dr. Kafera-Smart to be guest speaker of Y's on international day • Senior's Christmas ball to feature music by Ken Keely and Terry O'Day • Freshmen elect Barker to class presidency • Rosicrucians honor 9 new members at party • Mimi Keech chosen for leading lady in murder mystery • Freshmen down sophs in debate last week • IRC to welcome new members tomorrow night in Shreiner Hall • Medical aptitude test to be given • Sororities start …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1945, Jane Rathgeb Nov 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1945, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students selected to Who's Who honor by national group • Graduates receive jobs in secondary schools • Governor Martin salutes president McClure and college at ceremony commemorating seventy-fifth anniversary • Sophs to sponsor barn dance, Nov. 30 • War fund drive brings total donation of $346 • Singley, Furlong lead first YM-YW meeting • Navy unit closes officially today • Rushing season starts Dec. 3 under new rule • Students organize girls' glee club • Sophs and frosh to continue friendly rivalry at debate • Dr. William F. Phillips to direct annual presentation of Messiah • "Christmas ball" will be …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Lois Cain Nov 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Lois Cain

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Largest freshman class enrolls as college begins winter schedule • L. J. Starer presents picture of Navy unit at farewell dinner • Hospitalized vets start new courses of study • Council sponsors new dorm elections • War fund drive begins Tuesday under WSGA • Four new members join Ursinus teaching staff • Men elect Harrity to head council • Governor Martin to speak here at 75th anniversary • Students return to alma mater • Sailors, students given certificates and degrees at college convocation • Vocal scholarships to be given freshmen girls after auditions • Sophomores determine frosh fashions • Franklin …


The Ursinus Weekly, June 4, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Irene Suflas Jun 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, June 4, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Irene Suflas

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y members attend retreat to plan future activities • Navy ball is success as band takes spotlight • Bond drive nears goal as Joy Harter gains lead in pin-up contest • Bob Geist to lead seniors next year; Lois Wilson re-elected as junior head • Students choose Curtain Club head for summer term • Msgr. Hawkes to speak at religious gathering • Four seniors obtain permanent positions • Ada M. Fisher establishes prize to be given at commencement • Girls give dance for war veterans • Dick Hunter speaks on eternal second chance • Civilian men to give original version …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 28, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Dwight Morss May 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, May 28, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Dwight Morss

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Jane Rathgeb elected editor by Weekly Board of Control • Thirty-one men to end pre-med studies here • Bond drive needs $606.50 to reach goal set at $1950 • Madelyn Jaindl wins WSGA election; Courtenay Richardson will head Women's Athletic Association • Curtain Club presents "The Royal Family" as climax to 1945 season • Army chaplain speaks on Memorial Day idea • Corsage sales net profit • Y retreat to be held to plan future work • Peg Hudson reigns at May festivities • E. Nelson speaks at recent forum • Seven students are winners of competitive scholarships • Civilian …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day Apr 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students to meet for prayer service on day of victory • Park will be setting for junior prom, May 5 • Dean to celebrate birthday Tuesday; will be eighty-one • Leads are chosen for comedy, 'The Royal Family'; cast large • Frosh hop to feature quartet, prizes & eats • Y dance admission to be old clothes • Singers are guests at church musicale • Red Cross chapter to receive charter after retreat tonight • Firemen to give demonstration • Old type courts -- new type balls -- are no help to tennis enthusiast at all • Students attend YM-YW …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day, Arline Schlesser, Herbert Deen, Margaret Brunner Apr 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day, Arline Schlesser, Herbert Deen, Margaret Brunner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Operetta scores weekend success despite difficulties • Bond drive opens today to buy army ambulance with student purchases • French leader to be guest speaker here • Dr. Dean discusses Russia's position • Thespians to enact "Twelve Lb. Look" • Lt. Miner conducts memorial services • Veterans to be topic of 'Y' discussion • IRC member comments on Finnish elections • Lincoln students give vesper program here • Carters offer $25 war bonds for written memorial to FDR • Professors are Chem Club hosts • "Young 'Un" to be reviewed • New swimming team wins three events, places close third …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 5, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Henry K. Haines, Irene Suflas, Justine Richards Feb 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, February 5, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Henry K. Haines, Irene Suflas, Justine Richards

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Banquet, ball top memories of past for record crowd • Sororities adopt rules regulating rush season • Dramatic group to present "Night Must Fall"; Florence Cherry, Warren Jenkins are leads • Y holds retreat to plan activities • College board reveals changes in calendar • WSGA open "big business" at games • Rev. Adams addresses college church groups • YMCA elects Chiaravalloti to head campus organizations • Lombardo to feature new sentimental song • Miss Snell is on advisory board for health pamphlet in library • What will be the future of foreign trade? • Coeds convert losing halftime score …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 29, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines, Margaret Brunner Jan 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, January 29, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines, Margaret Brunner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Curtain Club production to provide audience with thrills and suspense • Well attended Lorelei features canteen theme and original corsages • Ada Chang describes Pearl Harbor bombing • Andy Kerner and band to play for Navy ball Friday evening • Lutherans elect Leona Bechtold president at Thursday meeting • YMCA will have elections • Vespers feature male quartet in challenge to youth service • 'Stardusters' make second visit to Valley Forge General Hospital • Betsy Shumaker elected editor of Lantern to succeed Haines • Churchmen to conduct denominational groups • Senior pictures for 1945 Ruby to be taken Wednesday • …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 22, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines Jan 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, January 22, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y weekend closes with vespers talk by Dr. A. N. Sayres • Cast of drama is new to Ursinus audience but has experience • Sailors lured to destruction by Lorelei; Ursinus version to have canteen theme • Tickets to be out for Navy ball soon • V-12 men give Johnson transfusions at hospital • Curtain Club lists intra-club groups • "Ahoy" attends party as pre-meds celebrate • Final intramural contests held by men's, women's debate clubs • Canterbury Club elects Delheim as president; draws up board • Dr. Lentz represents reformed at Cleveland peace conference • Y discussion group is …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 15, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines Jan 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, January 15, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Thespians to give mystery drama of unusual record • Stardusters, band plan "solid" swing musical • Discussion, dance to feature 'Y' activities for this weekend • Students give views on racial prejudice • Ball chairmen plan theme and banquet • "Stilla lookin" advises Lorelei lorn as local Sadie Hawkins' Day approaches • Carney's talk advises correction of troubles • Debate clubs hold intramural contest • New Yeoman has seen action in 4 invasions • Friday is Lantern deadline • Men's student council sponsors evening dancing in rec center • Rev. Platts explains prayer book at meeting of Canterbury Club • …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 8, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day Jan 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, January 8, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y to hold inter-racial day Wednesday, plans full week-end for January 19-21: Discussions, dance and tea are scheduled for annual event; Seminary student to be speaker; Oriental youths to be guests • Warren Jenkins, Florence Cherry to lead all-new cast in suspenseful drama • Barn dance to feature music by Sanderson; affair is "Y" sponsored • Debaters discuss labor, conscription • Ursinus Sadies pursue as Lorelei approaches • Pre medical society to exhibit optical film tomorrow evening • WSSF makes plea for funds to assist fellow students of distressed countries • Chinaman speaks at Sunday service • Bill Reilly is …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 6, 1944, Joy Harter, Beverly Cloud, Adele Kuntz Nov 1944

The Ursinus Weekly, November 6, 1944, Joy Harter, Beverly Cloud, Adele Kuntz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fleet men and Penn transfers comprise new group of seventy-five Navy trainees • Old timers to return for reunion Saturday • Student body is third largest in history with 107 freshmen • Weekly ranks high in press rating • Lecturer to discuss post war France at forum Wednesday • Freshmen are safe for week, say sophs • Students ask $561 in war fund drive • Fleet men relate overseas experiences • Miss Yanish to discuss dancing at phys ed club tonight in gym • Faith is basic, asserts Rev. Shafer • Weekly staff to meet tomorrow • Mrs. McClure entertains …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 9, 1944, Joy Harter, Jeanne Beers Oct 1944

The Ursinus Weekly, October 9, 1944, Joy Harter, Jeanne Beers

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Curtain Club scores triumph with production of Hay Fever • Phys edders return, open hockey season • New frosh girls outnumber men; Navy men to shift • Committee will meet tonight to reorganize Canterbury Club • YM-YWCA plans frosh reception • Atlantic City Naval Air Base downs Ursinus, 45-7, Saturday • Hilger, Schwier replace Picco, Watford in V-12 ship's company • Vespers improved by new technique • Plans go ahead for music room • Library to get new assistant; Miss Passmore is Carnegie grad • University women to meet • Penn soccer eleven defeats bears, 9-1 • War stamp, bond …


The Ursinus Weekly, July 17, 1944, Joy Harter, James Money Jul 1944

The Ursinus Weekly, July 17, 1944, Joy Harter, James Money

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

First decks play ball tonight in starting game of schedule • Library will present concert this evening • Actors plan play; dramatists have new regulations • Committee plans summer schedule • V-12 men now outnumber civilians as summer semester opens here • Assembly to be held on campus August 7-14 • Students elect WSGA leader • Y projects vary • Norristown pastor addresses Y Sunday vespers service • Andrew Rihl buys Highland Hall twenty years college property • Starer enters V-12 from Pacific area • Customs


The Ursinus Weekly, June 12, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter Jun 1944

The Ursinus Weekly, June 12, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Sheik and his harem entertain all with colorful and unique production • Y announces plans for coming semesters; urge all to take part • Dr. George McClelland to give address at seventy-fourth commencement • Grant Harrity explains importance of church at Trinity service • Red Cross offers courses for aides • John T. Picco named new chief specialist • Doris Titzck is elected French Club president • Y outdoor party cancelled • Rosicrucians to elect officers • Griffin's shoe shining talent brings famous son to Ursinus Navy unit • E. J. Cassatt elected delegate • Rebecca Price to present readings …