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The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, December 28, 1950, [Number: 31], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, December 28, 1950, [Number: 31], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[10] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, December 21, 1950, [Number: 30], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, December 21, 1950, [Number: 30], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[10] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, December 14, 1950, [Number: 29], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, December 14, 1950, [Number: 29], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 11, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 11, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda asks about John's grades and his plans for returning home for Christmas. Linda discusses her husband's reaction to "the dog story" and writes about her mother joining the Lutheran church.
The Ursinus Weekly, December 11, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Joanne Nolt, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Connie Zimmerman, Mary Yost, Douglas Macmullan, Eugene A. Pascucci, Roy Foster, Ford Bothwell
The Ursinus Weekly, December 11, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Joanne Nolt, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Connie Zimmerman, Mary Yost, Douglas Macmullan, Eugene A. Pascucci, Roy Foster, Ford Bothwell
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Jeckely calls for resistance to communism • Sheeder talks at Trinity • Juniors choose 1952 "Ruby" heads • Chaplain to conduct communion • Y group discusses Atlantic Union plan • Red Cross unit plays host to area chapters • "Snow Ball" opens Fall social season • Students, faculty give blood to Red Cross • Three seniors admitted to dramatic honor frat • Former Ursinus coach dies in auto accident • Over 200 combine to present annual Messiah production • Only memories and souvenirs remain of seniors' colorful formal dance • Warren W. Walters is the official engineer, the man-on-the-spot when …
Letter From Bertha Brophy To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 10, 1950, Bertha Brophy
Letter From Bertha Brophy To Alfred L. Shoemaker, December 10, 1950, Bertha Brophy
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Bertha Brophy addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated December 10, 1950. Within, Brophy provides Belsnickel lore from her childhood while living in the Oley Valley in Pennsylvania.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 7, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 7, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda apologizes for inserting her opinions regarding Nancy Wolf. Linda updates John about the finances of the farm, and comments on the health of her husband, Wesley.
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, December 7, 1950, [Number: 28], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, December 7, 1950, [Number: 28], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 6, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 6, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda praises John on his school work and anticipates his return home for Christmas. Linda reminisces about her desire to be an essayist in her youth.
The Ursinus Weekly, December 4, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Douglas Macmullan, Connie Zimmerman, Jane Gulick, Joanne Nolt, Roy Foster, Jean Leety, Donald Stauffer, Eugene A. Pascucci, Paul M. Jones, William U. Helfferich
The Ursinus Weekly, December 4, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Douglas Macmullan, Connie Zimmerman, Jane Gulick, Joanne Nolt, Roy Foster, Jean Leety, Donald Stauffer, Eugene A. Pascucci, Paul M. Jones, William U. Helfferich
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Gillespie to play at Friday night senior formal • Men students cast 107-71 vote against dorm amendment • Music organizations to present "Messiah" in Bomberger chapel Thursday night • Y Commissions to meet; PAC plans Xmas party • Response to WSSF is "disappointing;" Receipts total $350 • Critic hails "Angel Street" as vehicle for superb thespian dramatic acting • Hungarian to address Tuesday night Forum • Twelve to become Rosicrucians • Yule traditions dominate ensuing campus activities • Bloodmobile to be at Trinity church Thursday morning • 26 are accepted by local chapter of Pi Gamma Mu • "Cafe Pigalle" …
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 3, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 3, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda updates John about recent events in the Lutheran Evangelical church. She comments on John's latest Harvard cartoon and inquires about his plans to return during the holiday break.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 1, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 1, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda is critical of John's relationship with Nancy Wolf and expresses disappointment that he called her home during Thanksgiving vacation.
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, November 30, 1950, [Number: 27], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, November 30, 1950, [Number: 27], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 29, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 29, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda addresses her views on the world, and provides John with advice about peace. Linda speaks critically about television newscasters and the war in Korea.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 27, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 27, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda comments on John's latest portrait taken at Harvard and notes how he is changing. Linda describes the family's Thanksgiving in Trenton, New Jersey.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 24, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 24, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda describes unhappiness in the way she has been treated by her husband, Wesley. She also details her thoughts about the film, Sunset Boulevard.
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, November 23, 1950, [Number: 26], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, November 23, 1950, [Number: 26], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 22, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 22, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda inquires about John's plans to return home over the holiday season. Linda updates John about life at home and asks about his finances while away at college.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 21, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 21, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda provides an update about the health of her husband, Wesley. Linda describes the burden of growing old, and the workings of the farm in Plowville.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 20, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Alfred L. Creager, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Connie Zimmerman, Eugene A. Pascucci, Patricia Garrow, Janet Vart, Ford Bothwell, Roy Foster
The Ursinus Weekly, November 20, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Alfred L. Creager, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Connie Zimmerman, Eugene A. Pascucci, Patricia Garrow, Janet Vart, Ford Bothwell, Roy Foster
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
14th "Messiah" will be given December 7th • Fifteen seniors honored with listing in annual publication of "Who's Who" • WSSF drive kindles much campus activity • Thespians to give psychological mystery, "Angel Street," December first and second • May Day petition deadline is Tuesday • Bloodmobile coming to Collegeville December 7 • Ruby group pictures to be taken after Thanksgiving • MSGA to seek vote on dorm amendment • Jones reads poems of Eliot to Tuesday night audience • Gillespie's orchestra to furnish music for December 8 Sunnybrook senior ball • Editorial: Spirit of Thanksgiving; Dorm government: Its meaning; …
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 18, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 18, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda describes the Shillington High School play, and provides details about some of John's high school class mates. Linda praises John about his academic achievements while at college and updates John about life at home.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 16, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 16, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda congratulates John on an award he received for his writing on the high school Chatterbox publication. Linda discusses the diaries kept by her father and questions whether church attendance will improve the life of her mother.
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, November 16, 1950, [Number: 25], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, November 16, 1950, [Number: 25], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 14, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 14, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda congratulates John on his academic achievements. She provides John with an update on her work as a writer as well as her work on the family farm.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 13, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Jane Hartzel, Robert Jordan, Jane Gulick, Mary Yost, Patricia Garrow, William U. Helfferich, Eugene A. Pascucci, Ford Bothwell, Paul M. Jones, Ralph Ziegler, Jeanne Stewart
The Ursinus Weekly, November 13, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Jane Hartzel, Robert Jordan, Jane Gulick, Mary Yost, Patricia Garrow, William U. Helfferich, Eugene A. Pascucci, Ford Bothwell, Paul M. Jones, Ralph Ziegler, Jeanne Stewart
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Fraternities fete, bid men during week of rushing • First movies of year, Little Men, Great Guns, to be shown on Friday • Debaters to oppose Swarthmore varsity • "Lantern" asks students for Fall issue material • Herbsleb to address IRC Tuesday on international law topic • Chi Alpha to meet Tuesday • 51'ers assume commercial name • Smith tells Forum of status of Britain in trade, economy • "Ruby" launches campaigns for photography and selling • Student authored, produced "Dusty Halo" receives plaudits • YM-YW conducts WSSF and toy-clothing drives • Harris stresses need of developing maturity in religious …
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 10, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 10, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda updates John about life in Plowville and shares news from Shillington High School.
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, November 9, 1950, [Number: 24], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 76, Thursday, November 9, 1950, [Number: 24], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 8, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 8, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda asks John for advice about whether his grandmother should convert to the Lutheran church. Linda praises John for his academic achievements in literature and suggests he is on the right track to become a writer.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 7, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 7, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda inquires about John's health while at college, worrying that it may have a negative impact on his career ambitions. Linda tells John about former classmates who have inquired about him at home.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 6, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Susanne Deitz, Sally Canan, Eugene A. Pascucci, Roy Foster, Ford Bothwell, Patricia Garrow, Jean Leety
The Ursinus Weekly, November 6, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Susanne Deitz, Sally Canan, Eugene A. Pascucci, Roy Foster, Ford Bothwell, Patricia Garrow, Jean Leety
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Kunkel tells IRC forum conditions in Europe good • MSGA proposes dorm government; Will ask approval • Students hear Yost read Frost's poetry at Tuesday program • Popowich elected to MSGA • Englishman to discuss labor economy tonight • Record room opens • Newman Club to dine • Graf, Roberts get Curtain Club roles in "Angel Street" • Y Commission plans toy, clothing drive • Weekly adds seventeen to staff, nine freshmen • Como to give concert • Local sororities announce acceptance of 48 women • Wagner to speak Sunday at Trinity worship service • Rev. Harris to address Y …