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The Ursinus Weekly, December 15, 1947, Robert Juppe, John Burton, Richard Wentzel, Alvin Knepper, George Gazonas, Doris Gill, Roy Todd, George Saurman, Fay Horner, John Martin Dec 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, December 15, 1947, Robert Juppe, John Burton, Richard Wentzel, Alvin Knepper, George Gazonas, Doris Gill, Roy Todd, George Saurman, Fay Horner, John Martin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dance, banquet to highlight eventful pre-Christmas week • Large audience lauds "Messiah" presentation • Barrett-Browning story lives again at Ursinus in Curtain Club drama • Thirteen Ursinus seniors will appear in '47-'48 "Who's Who Among Students" • Unique game opens junior band drive • European aid poll sponsored by PAC • Rettew presents Christmas story for candlelight vesper service • Ursinus group gains experience at debate tourney in Vermont • Freshmen issue first copy of new "Highlights of '51" • Christmas carols to echo over campus Wednesday night in traditional custom • Dormitory thefts solved; Local man pleads guilty • …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 8, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Fay Horner, Nelson Yeakel Dec 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, December 8, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Fay Horner, Nelson Yeakel

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Curtain Club's winter production ready for opening performance Friday night • 600 attend senior ball despite rainy weather • Tenth annual presentation of Messiah to inaugurate Ursinus yuletide season • Joint group works in relief campaign • AVC dance scores hit; Ulmer players perform • Y to present Christmas musical at annual candlelight service • Teacher legislation topic of FTA's panel discussion • Le Cercle Francais holds annual Xmas party; plans '48 activities • Canterbury Club leads vespers • Business Administration group meets tonite • New Red Cross unit, AVC raising funds for Valley Forge veterans • Marriage is Newman …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 24, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, John Burton Nov 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, November 24, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, John Burton

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Former FFI leader describes political picture in France • District attorney criticizes America's present-day inefficient penal system • Thespians present assorted program in mid-week show • Large group hears Glee Club concert • Quartet sings on WIBG as bookings increase • "Y" fireside groups discuss civil liberties • Chem group learns about fats, baking • FTA meeting features film on teacher-training topic • Vets plan dance on December 3 • Contributions exceed $625 as campus WSSF drive ends • Debating team to journey to University of Vermont • Franklin Institute gives Ursinus new telescope • Dr. Rice shows slides to …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 17, 1947, Robert Juppe, Dave Laning, Ray Macqueen, Roy Todd, Nancy Twining, Charles H. Williamson, John Martin, Frank Edwards Nov 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, November 17, 1947, Robert Juppe, Dave Laning, Ray Macqueen, Roy Todd, Nancy Twining, Charles H. Williamson, John Martin, Frank Edwards

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Glee Club concert to feature diverse program of choral, instrumental music • Bob Shebley's band scheduled to perform for senior prom • Dr. Miller addresses Ursinus IRC on topic of Argentine fascism • Aspects of communism presented at Y forum by U. of P. professor • Attendants chosen for May Day court • Curtain Club's play cast is completed • Handel's Messiah to be presented here with chorus of 118 and three soloists • Veterans discuss PCA riot; plan for dance December 3 • Alumni join in pep rally to launch Old Timers' Day • Delta Tau to make theater …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 10, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Fay Horner, Doris Gill, Charles H. Williamson, John Martin, Rebecca Boswell Nov 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, November 10, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Fay Horner, Doris Gill, Charles H. Williamson, John Martin, Rebecca Boswell

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Guest speaker pictures university life in Czechoslovakia and rest of Europe • Ruby subscriptions aid supply store "queen" obtain new ensemble • F & M football game, Varsity Club hop headline varied old timers' day doings • Mary Carter voted annual May queen • Cast for coming production announced by Curtain Club • Noted educator to address forum on "World in action" • Campus sororities bid thirty-five initiates during rushing week • Musicians begin rehearsals as swing band plans debut • WSSF opens annual drive for funds; to benefit students in war-torn lands • Frosh women introduced to feminine sports …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 3, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Richard Reid Nov 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, November 3, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Richard Reid

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Clyde Walton's band to be featured at Varsity Club dance • Subscription drive initiates Ruby week; Yearbook staff cards informal hop • Hohlfeld discusses trip to South America • PMC whips bears in drab tilt, 20-0 • Noted traveler-author to present lectures • Sophomores score hit with eventful weekend • Senate drafts new late pass system • Freshmen set example in "more spirit" week • Penn professor to deliver address at forum session • YM-YWCA holds discussion on inevitability of war • May queen will be chosen at election this Thursday • Nominating committee selected • IRC arranges future programs …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 27, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Charles H. Williamson, Ian Smith, Richard Reid Oct 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, October 27, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Charles H. Williamson, Ian Smith, Richard Reid

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Thespians to stage New York success • Sophs plan dances, class doggie roast • Gen. Arnold makes demand for greater accent on sciences in college curricula • AVC appoints leaders; starts campus clean-up • "Ye good olde days" in prospect again as school spirit re-appears on campus • Legal society fetes new members; Vice-president Helfferich speaks • May queen to be selected early this semester, Nov. 6 • Gym construction near end; plans for interior finished • Beardwood chemical group elects Pfeiffer president • Reporters added to staff; Lois Cain new sports assistant • Y commission slate opens with discussions, …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 20, 1947, Robert Juppe, Barbara P. Shumaker, Lois Cain, Roy Todd, Wesley Johnson, John Burton, John Martin, Betty Leeming, Richard Reid Oct 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, October 20, 1947, Robert Juppe, Barbara P. Shumaker, Lois Cain, Roy Todd, Wesley Johnson, John Burton, John Martin, Betty Leeming, Richard Reid

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Class of '51 names Justice president; Elect other officers for school year • Founders' Day program to feature address by Gen. H. H. Arnold, AAF • Adiseshiah appeals for student relief; stresses urgent need in Y-forum talk • Frosh hold banquet despite pranksters • Sorority rushing begins; girls receive bids Friday • AVC meets, hears talk on activities, benefits • Men's student council acts to alter old constitution • Large group begins Messiah rehearsals • Chem society meets tonite, research director to speak • Campus discovers gold mine of talent when frosh men present original show • Band still seeks …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 13, 1947, Robert Juppe, Nancy Twining, Richard Reid, Doris Gill, Ian Smith, Charles H. Williamson, Roy Todd Oct 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, October 13, 1947, Robert Juppe, Nancy Twining, Richard Reid, Doris Gill, Ian Smith, Charles H. Williamson, Roy Todd

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears chalk up second straight win, defeat Haverford 6-0: Blydenburg takes pass for touchdown; Gridders maintain unscored-upon pace • General Arnold visits Ursinus for Founders' Day ceremony • Leroy Grayson heads new inter-frat council • Nite game bus tickets available • Swarthmore man guest at AVC meeting tonite • Indian will address forum, Y, on relief • Annex student directs new campus orchestra • Dance and pep rally boost morale on eve before game • Curtain Club holds reception; New members admitted to ranks • Beaver students in food-saving plan similar to Ursinus' • Philosophy student discovers panacea for all …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 6, 1947, Robert Juppe, Jane Mcwilliams, Lois Cain, Roy Todd, John Burton, Richard Reid, Nelson Yeakel, Barbara P. Shumaker Oct 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, October 6, 1947, Robert Juppe, Jane Mcwilliams, Lois Cain, Roy Todd, John Burton, Richard Reid, Nelson Yeakel, Barbara P. Shumaker

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Forty-seven seniors practice teaching in neighboring junior, senior highs • Cheer bruins to second win at pep rally and dance Friday • U.S. Navy to launch second college plan • Students pick two men for council vacancies • Newcomers greeted at annual Y. rally • Sophs devising new stunts for frosh; Noonday comedy at Freeland to go on • Editors reveal Ruby staff to class at first meeting • FTA will meet October 29; to induct new members • Pre-meds hear scientist • Library music room again open • Veteran enrollment soars to 424 • Leaders arrange calendar; movie scheduled …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 29, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd Sep 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, September 29, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

1947 Bruin football squad • Ursinus boasts record enrollment, 962; Men again occupy all campus dorms • Faculty augmented by fourteen; six alumni appointed • Bears to face Drexel in grid curtain-raiser • Dr. White retires; began here in 1924 • Dr. McClure presides at freshman banquet • Ursinus had large summer enrollment; eight to graduate • Callow frosh eagerly anticipate orders as benevolent sophomores begin reign • Glenwood quartette to top program at YM-YWCA rally • Band being re-organized; seek experienced musicians • Contributions sought for college magazine • Quartette seeks WPTZ job; campus activities continue • Grid outlook …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 26, 1947, Robert Juppe, Nancy Twining, Charles H. Williamson, John Burton, Roy Todd, Richard Reid May 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, May 26, 1947, Robert Juppe, Nancy Twining, Charles H. Williamson, John Burton, Roy Todd, Richard Reid

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. T. A. Distler's speech to highlight seventy-seventh annual commencement • Negro recital ends varied Y programs presented in '46-'47 • WAA names M. Bosler, H. Anderson, E. Moyer as top junior athletes • Athletic Committee chairman addresses letter winners at Varsity Club banquet • Alumni form Washington unit • Gym to be completed within three months; Construction has begun • Hobo hop attracts enthusiastic crowd • Lantern will include increased material • "Holiday" runs Pennsylvania-Dutch article • A. Ivins chosen Rosicrucian president at final meeting • K. Kron voted pre-med president • Students hear Romeo and Juliet • M. …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 19, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Walter Turner May 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, May 19, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Walter Turner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bruins trip 'Fords for sixth success; Ross notches win • WSGA installs officers at dinner for women • Class of '48 names A. Simons, D. Helms to fill top offices • Ruby show offers eye-filling co-eds in modeling roles • AVC aims delivered by Mr. William Batt • Y conducts weekend of fellowship, planning • Alpha Psi Omega welcomes six Curtain Club initiates • Annex man to head next year's sophs • FBI agent addresses students • Varsity Club slates Wednesday banquet • Last FTA program features discussion of Horace Mann • Language clubs elect officers • Choral group picks …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 12, 1947, Robert Juppe, Barbara Leon, Arthur Barker, Charles H. Williamson, Arlene E. Boltz, Roy Todd May 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, May 12, 1947, Robert Juppe, Barbara Leon, Arthur Barker, Charles H. Williamson, Arlene E. Boltz, Roy Todd

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Broadway comedy achieves new glory in Ursinus star-studded presentation • Dr. Philip to lead Bay State concert • May Queen crowned in colorful pageant given on east campus • Grizzlies whip feeble PMC nine, 7-4; Landes fans nine, gives up eight hits • Y cabinet and officers installed last evening at candlelight vespers • Eight co-eds to model in Ruby fashion show • Forum series ends with labor question • Pre-meds hear Dr. G. B. Keefer • Club to elect officers at banquet • Mass meeting of all vets scheduled; Discussion of vital matters on slate • Notice to all …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 5, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Burton May 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, May 5, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Burton

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bruins rally to topple Greyhounds, 8-7, for fourth victory: Bears record third successive triumph as eleventh-inning run trips Moravian • Thespians offer Moss Hart comedy; gymnasium site of year's last play • Cub and Key honors seven more "U" men with membership • New council elects J. Dahlman to fill presidential post • Author to discuss U.S. labor at forum • Gala junior dance marks return of the promenade • Dorm elections held for forthcoming year • May Day activities to be featured by crowning of queen • Sophomores elect R. Reid to class president post • Cancer authority to …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 28, 1947, Jane Rathgeb Apr 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, April 28, 1947, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears trounce Garnet in wild fracas; Five pitchers feature three hour tilt • F. Smillie discusses duties of attorney at legal meeting • Men students elect new council; Bakes, Barker, Bain repeat • Robert Juppe appointed Weekly editor; Students named to other vacancies • Judges will select junior queen as highlight of dance • Rosicrucians hear former WAC speak • C. Schwantes speaks at religious meeting • New Lantern staff begins work • Tickets go on sale for buffet supper following pageant • "Very Good Eddie" scores a hit; Operetta given fine reception • Characters named for May pageant; Committees …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 21, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Carol Schoeppe, Jean Anne Schultz Apr 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, April 21, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Carol Schoeppe, Jean Anne Schultz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Nominations made for YM, MSG heads; men students to ballot on Thursday • Dr. N. McClure names Kurt Wieneke coach of football, wrestling • D. Marple elected WSGA president; other organization leaders chosen • N. Mancini to play for prom on May 2 • Orders for corsages taken until May 2 • Model UN attracts forty-one colleges; Ursinus attends • Pageant based on nutcracker suite selected for May 10 • Princeton captures debating crown at annual tournament • Hilarious show nears final rehearsals as Ronnie Sare directs Very Good Eddie • French movie to be shown • Dr. Brown to …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 31, 1947, Jane Rathgeb Mar 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, March 31, 1947, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

This is an April Fool's satire edition of the Ursinus Weekly newspaper.


The Ursinus Weekly, March 24, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Arthur Barker, Jane E. Brusch Mar 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, March 24, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Arthur Barker, Jane E. Brusch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. W. Bancroft, philosophy prof., dies; served as faculty member for 22 years • Coeds, men to battle for title of basketball court, Saturday • Mermaids lose swimming title to Swarthmore by close score • Professor Karpovitch to address forum on Russian policy tonite • Students selected as representatives to UN assembly • FTA members plan panel talks on extra-curricular activities • Professor Bone to address PAC on labor legislation Wednesday • G. Allen discusses legendary Hitler at club gathering • Lincoln University men conduct impressive candlelight service • Mr. Philippe Emanuel to address meeting of French Club tonight • …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 17, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Virginia Haller Mar 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, March 17, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Virginia Haller

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Authority to speak on Russian affairs on Wednesday nite • Weekend of March 28 to offer full schedule of entertainment • Sororities accept 21 bids during rushing week • J. Ulmer cast as Mr. Whiteside in spring dramatic production • Contest opens for Fogel essay prize • Pre-meds schedule roentgenologist as speaker on Mar. 25 • Rehearsals begin for operetta cast of veteran singers • Ursinus to attend model UN session for local colleges • St. Patty's Day dance sponsored by French students tonight • Ruby to sponsor basketball game between men and women • Freshmen debate Norristown High • …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 10, 1947, Jane Rathgeb Mar 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, March 10, 1947, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Nelson to open Religion Week on Wednesday evening • Mr. Gyger outlines structure, work of State Legislature • Directors select casts for operetta and play productions; Final decision pending for leading role of Mr. Whiteside • Dennis, Pancoast named co-coaches of '47 baseball team • Students prepare to participate in model legislature • Debaters meet Bucknell, Rutgers in non-decisional home contest • Sophs to sponsor dating bureau for Bunny Hop, March 28 • Red Cross drive begins today; Sponsored by combined councils • Forum speaker is noted authority on Russian affairs • Charlene Taylor to review book written about …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 3, 1947, Jane Rathgeb Mar 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, March 3, 1947, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Tryouts held for Jerome Kern comedy; is April production of music group • Senate announces permission changes for college women • Varied program planned for students to air religious viewpoints • Sophs to present annual dance at Sunnybrook, Mar. 28 • Bears trim Delaware in final minute to clinch third place in conference • WSSF falls short of goal; to extend drive extra week • Debaters continue schedule; to meet Bucknell at home • Snowball scores hit with capacity Sunnybrook crowd • Richard Wentzel elected editor of Lantern; to succeed Wilmot • M. Eagle is soloist at vespers; Mr. Hohfield …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 24, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Charles Idler, Jean Anne Schultz, Helen Derewianka Feb 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, February 24, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Charles Idler, Jean Anne Schultz, Helen Derewianka

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students schedule spring activities at meeting Monday • Twenty-two make "B" list of college for spring term • Summer term to run for eight week period from July 7- August 29 • Fifty-six men accept fraternity bids as climax to week of rushing parties • Students to get snowball tickets in supply store • FTA panel gives problems facing beginning teacher • Colors presented to freshman girls by junior advisors • Temptation is topic at vesper gathering • 746 Main St opened to students; M. Hewitt to head dormitory • L. Oddo elected to MSG vacancy • Y to conduct …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 17, 1947, Jane Rathgeb Feb 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, February 17, 1947, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Snowball" formal to feature music by Nick Mancini's band • Thursday designated as Color Day; junior girls plan activities • Bears divide pair of weekend tussles with Dickinson and Susquehanna fives • Enrollment hits 900 with addition of new students • Committee chooses hilarious comedy as May production • Debaters do well as Evans, Warden tour New England • Panel on Wednesday to discuss "Pitfalls of future teachers" • Norman Thomas speaks to students on economic matters, home and abroad • WSSF drive opens; goal set for $1000 • Prominent Ursinus grad dies; brother of college vice-president • Bus transportation …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 20, 1947, Jane Rathgeb Jan 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, January 20, 1947, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Norman Thomas scheduled to address forum on present economic situation • Mildred Wilson chosen queen in close re-election voting • Is-If Lorelei combine for "snowball" formal at Sunnybrook, Feb. 28 • Y takes over annual turnabout; dance on Feb. 14 WSSF benefit • Debate Club picks D. Evans as leader • Twelve seniors leave in mid-term graduation • Students receive invitations form Rosicrucian group • Junior class elects new prexy; Archie Simons assumes dual job • Souerwine is chosen president of national debating fraternity • Recruits sought for state guard • Charles Idler speaks at vespers; uses twenty-third psalm as …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 13, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Barbara Dietz, Jean Anne Schultz Jan 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, January 13, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Barbara Dietz, Jean Anne Schultz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ruby staff offers 10% commission for ads obtained • Students receive pledge for F.T.A. Wednesday night • Nominating committee selected by major campus organizations • Thespians raised in club status by Players and Stars • Speaker discusses life's foundation • Debaters continue activities with Temple and Rider • Souerwine appointed president of Cub and Key for next term • Ursinus delegates support measures adopted by Urbana student assembly • Joseph Jones elected to lead newly organized legal society • Dr. Brown selects "a drop of blood" for pre-med talk • "The sudden guest" discussed at English Club meeting tonight • …


1947 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Jane R. Estabrook, Jeanne B. Loomis, Joan Wilmot Jan 1947

1947 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Jane R. Estabrook, Jeanne B. Loomis, Joan Wilmot

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1947 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.