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The Ursinus Weekly, September 28, 1931, Alfred C. Alspach, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake Sep 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, September 28, 1931, Alfred C. Alspach, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Grizzly gridmen humble Lehigh 12-7: Opponents outclassed by smooth machine • Many interesting events experienced by professors • Hockey practice begun • Band letter requirements announced by council • New council organized • Sophs victorious in hard annual class struggle • College band organizes for football season • Fall tennis tournament unearths varsity material • Football coaches speak at first pep meeting • Johnson addresses service organizations on "morale" • Women's A. A. managers • College cheer leaders • Junior class selects representative • Phi Alpha Psi reunion • Women's student council announces new committees • Ursinus College library rules …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 21, 1931, James Edwin Palm, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake Sep 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, September 21, 1931, James Edwin Palm, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears point for Lehigh opening game as third week of hard practice starts • Ursinus' sixty-second academic year officially opened Thursday evening • Thirty-five candidates for freshman grid squad • Large freshman class starts college year • Jack Massey heads booster committee • Frosh-soph tug-of-war being held today • Chase and Evans now assist McAvoy • Ursinus cross-country men turn out for fall season • Y.W.C.A. forms plans for the coming year • Christian associations sponsor vesper services • Women's hockey team to organize this week • Season tickets offered for all home athletics • Track candidates should report for …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 14, 1931, Eveline B. Omwake, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake Sep 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, September 14, 1931, Eveline B. Omwake, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Physical education department organized • Thirty men answer call for gridders • Banquet first feature of freshman week end • Freshmen trek to Valley Forge, Sunday • Opening exercises Thursday evening • Dr. Thunder plays in Sunday musicale • Gymnasium improved during summer months • Liberal arts colleges plan big broadcast • Dr. and Mrs. Lentz spend summer abroad • Dr. Howard R. Omwake called to Catawba College • "Y" handbooks are issued during summer • Supply Store credit limited • Ursinus College host to summer conferences • Campus changes


The Ursinus Weekly, June 8, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Eugene H. Miller, George Leslie Omwake Jun 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, June 8, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Eugene H. Miller, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. William J. Shergold preaches animating baccalaureate sermon • Cornerstone laid on new science building • Board of Directors holds June meeting • David Lawrence delivers address at sixty-first annual commencement • Class of 1931 frolics at annual Class Day • Kugler wins annual junior oratorical prize • Varsity tossers garner two victories • "Journey's End" presented by senior class • Rev. C. F. Deininger heads Alumni Association • Prizes awarded 1931 • Haydn's "The Seasons" oratorio presentation • Mrs. F. I. Sheeder elected president of Woman's Club • Alumni Athletic Club chooses G. F. Erb '27 president • Engaged …


The Ursinus Weekly, June 1, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Ann M. Brady, George Leslie Omwake Jun 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, June 1, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Ann M. Brady, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Journey's End" selected as senior class play • Cornerstone to be laid on science building • Ruth C. Carpenter and Margaret L. Strevig share salutatorian honors • Commencement calendar • Musical program to be scheduled for Sunday • Clergyman and journalist to address senior class • President Hoover is Memorial Day guest • Paul elected captain of 1932 track squad • Juniors will hold oratorical contest • Departing for Europe • Alumni Athletic Club will hold luncheon • College scrap book to be kept by office • Board of Directors awards scholarships • Ursinus Weekly joins National College Press Association …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 25, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Alfred C. Alspach, George Leslie Omwake May 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, May 25, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Alfred C. Alspach, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Men's student body elects new council • Seniors are guests at Dr. Omwake's reception • Frosh girls entertain • Faculty interviewed on "Ruby" pictures • Valedictorian honor awarded to John W. Fertig; Winner active in athletics and campus life • Swarthmore hands bears a 6-0 dose of whitewash • Song service at vespers • Ursinus tracksters close season with brilliant 66-60 victory over Drexel • Lois Strickler to attend Laurel Blossom queen • Ursinus joins intercollegiate league; "Jing" Johnson the prime mover • Public speaking class banquets at Franklin House • "Mother" Moore addresses joint YM-YWCA group • Thunder's students …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 18, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, James Edwin Palm, George Leslie Omwake May 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, May 18, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, James Edwin Palm, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Children of the Moon" presented as annual junior class production • Johnny Brown's Orchestra features prom program • Dean Kline lectures students on bird life • Mary Markley will address Woman's Club • May queen crowned amid colorful spring pageant on the east campus • Students' mothers feted in upper dining room • Johnson addresses YM: Life parallels baseball • Haydn's "Seasons" to be presented June 7 • Tracksters cop conference title after bowing to F. & M.; Tossers down Temple 12-9 on winning Saturday • Men's Student Council renders two decisions • Mitchell leads vespers • Jim Herron president …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 11, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Eveline B. Omwake, George Leslie Omwake May 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, May 11, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Eveline B. Omwake, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Baugh addresses English group members • YW holds annual retreat at Arcola • Announcement made of commencement speakers • Girl racqueters fall before Swarthmore 4-1 • Lebanon Valley retaliates with win over bears • Lehigh Valley alumni dine at Hotel Traylor • Review praises new 1931 Ruby • Grizzly tennis team ties twice, 3 to 3 • Track team defeated by West Chester • "Y" officials installed at candle-light service • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference meeting • Fraternities elect officers • Council nominations • College musicians entertain alumni • Dr. Sturgis at exposition • Juniors and others • Debating …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 4, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Eugene H. Miller, George Leslie Omwake May 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, May 4, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Eugene H. Miller, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Women's Symphony Orchestra plays to large audience • Ursinus host to Montgomery schools • Ursinus represented at West Chester conference • Grizzly ball club downs Rutgers and Lebanon Valley in close games • Ursinus trackmen lose to Swarthmore, Wednesday • Tennis team drops first tilt to Drexel, 2-4 • Herbert Howells speaker at vespers • Frosh track team at conference meet • Canterbury pilgrims portrayed in pageant • Ursinus Glee Clubs sing at Wernersville • Campus improvement at Sprankle Hall • Full athletic program scheduled this week • Sunday school classes hold steak roast • Freshman officers chosen • Cast …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 27, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Ann M. Brady, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, April 27, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Ann M. Brady, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Felmuth speaker at Chapel Friday • I. N. A. convention held at Brooklyn • St. Paul Brotherhood holds annual banquet • Interclass track meet won by the seniors • Bear nine breaks even in week's play • New Varsity Club to be organized • Officers installed at WSGA meeting • Racquet wielders to get under way • Girls' varsity banquet at Spring Mountain House • Women's tennis team wins from Moravian • Ursinus at Penn relays • Junior prom notice • Music Club presents entertaining playlet • Cast for May Day pageant • County festival Saturday • Sing is …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 20, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Alfred C. Alspach, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, April 20, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Alfred C. Alspach, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Gala senior weekend featured by delightful ball and minstrel show • Women's student council holds banquet Thursday • Bears defeat Owls 2-0; Mules 9-1 in first home contests of season • Senior holly tree planted near library • Affirmative debaters lose decision to Penn • Inter-class track meet will be held Tuesday • Frosh open season with win and loss • "The Seasons" by Haydn commencement oratorio • May Day pageant will be presented on May 16 • Patterson Field records • Ann Uhrich elected president of Women's Athletic Association • YW officers selected • Vesper services • International Relations …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 23, 1931, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, March 23, 1931, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dramatic club presents annual Zwing play • Men's affirmative team debates three colleges • E. Earle Stibitz '32 elected Weekly head • Sterner high scorer of basketball team • Grizzly court women down Drexel sextette • Motion picture features Biology Club meeting • Y secretary addresses Brotherhood of St. Paul • Large crowd attends Saint Patty's dance • Student critic recital given on Tuesday last • Philosophy Club holds meeting at Dr. Barnard's • Sophomores beat frosh in interclass struggle • YW meeting • Proposed changes in the constitution of the Alumni Association presented by the Committee on Revision, to …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 16, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Eleanor C. Usinger, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, March 16, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Eleanor C. Usinger, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Sasao of Japan addresses students • "Reaping the Whirlwind" given by Trinity Church • Oregon plan features debate with Juniata • Coeds register eighth win at Cedar Crest • Alumni groups hold annual gatherings • Biology Club to show dental research film • Eight men win laurels in intra-mural wrestling • Girls varsity debates University of Maryland • Sophomores win annual basketball game 27-42 • Ray Coble elected 1931 baseball pilot • Men's Glee Club sings • Tickets for "The Dover Road" on sale Tuesday • The Parodians, a feature of the St. Patrick's dance • Recent drama topic …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 9, 1931, Stanley Omwake, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, March 9, 1931, Stanley Omwake, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Harry E. Paisley addresses Philadelphia alumni • "Dover Road" chosen as annual Zwing play • Abraham D. Fetterolf passes away Saturday • Biblical play to be given in Bomberger • Bear tossers win one; lose two during week • Coeds register seventh win in downing Beaver • Affirmative debates in New York area • Robbins chosen to captain 1932 wrestling team • Spring sports schedules announced by Johnson • Prof. Carter, tennis coach • Girls team in informal debate at Swarthmore • Miss Dechant speaks at joint Y meeting • Ursinus director honored • Intra-mural wrestling tournament starts Tuesday • …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 2, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Grace E. Kendig, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, March 2, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Grace E. Kendig, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Girls' basketball team wins two more contests • Tryouts held tonight for Curtain Club play • Ursinus wrestlers defeat Gettysburg • Mr. Paisley to address Alumni Association • Grizzly passers bow to Temple courtmen, 53-24 • Allentown preppers down freshmen 33-22 • F. & M. grapplers shut out grizzlies • Rho Delta Rho leads interfraternity league • Wrestlers to meet Haverford, Friday • Young to go south • Frosh girls elect Blew • Shreiner leads vespers • Pageantry contest rules • Inter-sorority news • Women debaters break even with Cedar Crest • Reverend Kennedy speaker for week of prayer • …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 23, 1931, Stanley Omwake, James John Herron, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, February 23, 1931, Stanley Omwake, James John Herron, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Larry Gould delivers lecture on Antarctic • String ensemble plays at Founders' Day tea • Flames wreck Olevian in spectacular blaze • Grizzlies down F. & M. in thrilling contest • Grapplers lose close meet to Temple, 16-14 • Founders' Day fittingly celebrated by college • Nelson Schlegel speaks at YM-YW meeting • Ursinus and Penn State women debate to a tie • Everyman presented by religious drama class • Ursinus lassies down Drexel sextet, 35-21 • Nantucket and other verse • Juniors elect officers • To hold intra-mural wrestling tournament • Women's debating schedule • M. T. Kennedy here …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 16, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Warren K. Hess, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, February 16, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Warren K. Hess, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Girls hold annual Lorelei dance Friday • Junior elections postponed until Wednesday • Larry Gould to lecture in Collegeville Tuesday • Philadelphia alumni plan annual banquet • Ursinus basketeers win two games, lose one • Ursinus enters new basketball league • Christian associations conduct installation • Men's Student Council holds regular session • Drama class to re-enact "Everyman" • Men's debating team loses to Elizabethtown • Ursinus girls swamp Albright co-eds • Conference reports feature YMCA meeting • Inter-fraternity basketball series begins tonight • Women debaters split with Elizabethtown • Sando presides over music club meeting • Tau Sigma Gamma …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 9, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Eleanor C. Usinger, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, February 9, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Eleanor C. Usinger, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Founders' Day planned for February 19th • "Wally" Spotts' orchestra for Lorelei dance • Donald Rose speaks on subject of journalism • Men's debating team makes debut Thursday • Grizzly courtmen win from Swarthmore 20-19 • Sir Philip Ben Greet presents "Macbeth" • Dean W. A. Kline speaks to history students • Seniors elect • Fraternity pledges • Girls' basketball team wins initial game • Officials stake site for science building • Frosh elect listener • Miss Iola Moore speaks on library work • Wrestlers lose to Penn and Brooklyn Polytech • Student Council dance • List of sorority women …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 19, 1931, Stanley Omwake, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, January 19, 1931, Stanley Omwake, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Contract awarded for new science building • Grizzly grapplers lose to Lafayette 26 to 6 • Athalie presented by Ursinus Music Club • Girls' sextet downs Moravian College 51-14 • Grizzly cagers drop three in a row • Dance held Saturday • Women's Debate Club meets at Maples • Honor system discussed at WSGA meeting • Professor Boswell addresses men's Debating Club • Frosh team splits with Hill and Perkiomen • Macbeth to be given by Ben Greet players • Interfraternity council rushing rules • List of fraternity men • Debating Club tryouts • YWCA play • First semester examination …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 12, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Grace E. Kendig, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, January 12, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Grace E. Kendig, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Jack McAvoy elected head football coach • Cyrus H. K. Curtis makes $100,000 gift to college • Grizzly courtmen win two games, lose five • Shakespearean actors to give Macbeth here • George Leh's band to play return engagement • Christmas banquet climax to activities • Athalie to be given by large mixed chorus • Outlook promising for girls' basketball team • Girls' hockey team holds annual banquet • Wrestlers win match from Germantown Y • English Club meeting • Massey succeeds Covert • College girls enjoy Mrs. Omwake's party • Sorority notes • Annual Xmas service proves a success …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 5, 1931, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1931

The Ursinus Weekly, January 5, 1931, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Eleventh debate meeting held in Bomberger Hall • Last season best thus far; 49 schools, no complaints • Thoughts on debating • Debating and curriculum • League treasurer's report • Helpful suggestions for better program sheets • A partial reading list on modern advertising • Library privileges • The judging problem again • How to start debating • A few last-minute hints


Ursinus College Catalogue, 1931-1932, Office Of The Registrar Jan 1931

Ursinus College Catalogue, 1931-1932, Office Of The Registrar

Ursinus College Catalogues, 1869-Present

A digitized copy of the 1931-1932 Ursinus College Catalogue. It contains details of the curriculum and courses of instruction as well as lists of students, faculty and administrators. Terms of admission, student expenses and scholarships are also included as well as descriptions of the buildings and equipment available to students.


1931 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Maxwell Emile Kuebler, Albert Stoler Thompson Jan 1931

1931 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Maxwell Emile Kuebler, Albert Stoler Thompson

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1931 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.


The Ursinus Weekly, December 15, 1930, Stanley Omwake, James John Herron, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1930

The Ursinus Weekly, December 15, 1930, Stanley Omwake, James John Herron, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Disraeli" is presented by Curtain Club • String ensemble performing capably • Kichline resigns post as football coach • Dr. J. N. Hunsberger addresses Biology Club • Princeton downs Bears in initial court tilt • Varsity hockey team enjoyed successful season • Noted educator addresses WSGA mass meeting • Student councils sponsor annual Christmas dance • Heavier men fill out wrestling squad • Music Club to present Mendelssohn's "Athalie" • Men's Debating Club holds interesting meeting • Arabian speaks on Palestine question • Committee to study activities budget • YM-YW meeting • Editorial comment: More about the honor system • …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 8, 1930, Stanley Omwake, Warren K. Hess, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1930

The Ursinus Weekly, December 8, 1930, Stanley Omwake, Warren K. Hess, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Board of Directors holds fall meeting • Dr. Wilson to address students this evening • Curtain Club to present "Disraeli" Saturday evening • Tarazi to discuss Palestine at relations club • Bears win conference football championship • Large squad reports for basketball practice • Inter-fraternity council holds formal dance • Cross country team closes successful season • Frosh basketball candidates report for practice • Sophs win annual football game • Miller selected to head football team • Ursinus 1931 grid layout • Ursinus - Cedar Crest game ends in deadlock • Council dance Friday • Honor system discussed at men's …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 24, 1930, Stanley Omwake, Eleanor C. Usinger, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1930

The Ursinus Weekly, November 24, 1930, Stanley Omwake, Eleanor C. Usinger, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Council on social life plans reorganization • Interfraternity council sponsors ball • Prominent rector addresses student body • Army downs Ursinus gridders 18-0 in closing battle at West Point • Hockey team defeats Beaver College 7-3 • First community concert of season presented • Curtain Club to present Disraeli • Coach Carleton's matmen continue workouts • Intra-mural title race to be run off Tuesday • West Chester meet closes the cross country season • Sutin elected 1931 cross country captain • Reports feature Foreign Relations Club meeting • YWCA presents play at weekly meeting • Creager leads vespers • Music …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 17, 1930, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake, E. Earle Stibitz Nov 1930

The Ursinus Weekly, November 17, 1930, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake, E. Earle Stibitz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Men's Debate Club holds year's first meeting • YW serves day students • Haverford man addresses students on world peace • Bears down heavy Swarthmore team 6-0 for sixth grid victory • Yearlings drop close fray to Allentown Prep. • Professor Bone speaks on war at chapel service • Undefeated Army team faces Bears Saturday • Pep dance a success; Campus Owls score • Junior lassies victorious in inter-class hockey tilt • Christian workers enjoy college Glee Club music • Freshmen girls entertained by Ursinus Woman's Club • F. and M. seminary host to Ursinus students • Henri Scott to …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 10, 1930, Stanley Omwake, Grace E. Kendig, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1930

The Ursinus Weekly, November 10, 1930, Stanley Omwake, Grace E. Kendig, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears drop close game to Muhlenberg 14-13 for season's second loss • Debating league holds annual meeting here • Dr. Gruskin speaker at Biology Club meeting • Ursinus places in meet at Gettysburg • Blythe and Maxwell to address joint Y meeting • M. de Lannux addresses students on disarmament • Sorority news • Wrestling team candidates out for practice • Hunsinger speaks at YMCA pep smoker • New award announced for excellence in French • English Club meets • YWCA holds annual candle light service • Chem-Bi group meeting • Victory dance celebrates Gettysburg's downfall • Red Cross program …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 3, 1930, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake, James John Herron Nov 1930

The Ursinus Weekly, November 3, 1930, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake, James John Herron

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Grizzlies conquer Gettysburg 13-0 • Haverford gains decision in first debate of season • Ursinus College honored by accrediting association • Glenside churchmen hold annual reunion here • Varsity hockey team ties with Drexel lassies • Organizations hold joint meeting in Bomberger • Prominent lecturer will speak here Friday • Entertainment program arranged for 1930-31 • Bear hill and dalers lose to Temple runners • Student council dance ends eventful weekend • Frosh gridders bow to Temple yearlings, 20-6 • Drexel Institute scene of athletic conclave • Women day students elect officers • 1932 Ruby staff selected • Glee Club …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 27, 1930, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake, Eleanor C. Usinger Oct 1930

The Ursinus Weekly, October 27, 1930, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake, Eleanor C. Usinger

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Olevian barn burned in early morning blaze • Hockey team defeats Glassboro Normal 3-0 • Haverford to open 1930 debating season • Grizzlies trounce Susquehanna 21-0 to make fourth straight victory • Drexel yearlings bow to Grizzly cubs 20-0 • Prominent lecturer to speak here Nov. 7 • Ursinus harriers lose to F. & M. sprinters • Professors speak at math group meeting • Modern language group enjoys French play • English group meeting features Doyle, Lawrence • "Accounting" main topic at Business Administration meeting • Parunak leads vespers • Chem-Bi group elections • History social science group elects officers …