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The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, David Garlich, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Barbara Kuebler, Harold Smith, Ismar Schorsch, Joseph Citrino, Patricia Garrow Nov 1953

The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, David Garlich, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Barbara Kuebler, Harold Smith, Ismar Schorsch, Joseph Citrino, Patricia Garrow

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Quartets to hold program Friday, Nov. 6 • Wagner to speak on Founders Day • Juniors to sponsor dance, "Penthouse serenade," Nov. 7 • Model S.C. held at Penn State • Fraternities continue rushing week activity • Group production will be given Tuesday night • Thirty-eight accept bids from sororities, Saturday • Dramatic play to be enacted by thespians • Bloodmobile will be at Ursinus, Nov. 3 • Big-little sister party to be held in rec center • SWC visits Salvation Army; Many attend vespers, Sunday • Executive committee elected by frosh to plan for class • Editorials: Rushing can …

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The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Fred Menzel, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Dave Hallstrom, Jean Austin, Patricia Garrow, Katharine Hood, Dick Bowman, Ismar Schorsch Oct 1953

The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Fred Menzel, Robert E. Armstrong, Joan Higgins, Dave Hallstrom, Jean Austin, Patricia Garrow, Katharine Hood, Dick Bowman, Ismar Schorsch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

British foreign policy is subject of Forum speaker • China collection now on display in Library • Trinity Church holds special student class • Sororities schedule rush week parties • PAC to sponsor bus trip to United Nations, Nov. 14 • Baby sitters made available to faculty for school events • Retreat yields extensive plans for Y activity • Junior class to hold dance November 7 • 1953 alumni news • Freshmen elect officers; Hummel named president • "All my sons" to be directed by Abramson • Cub and Key plans reunion • Alumnus receives appointment at Washington University • …

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The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Margaret Kramer, Robert E. Armstrong, David Garlich, Elsie R. Belz, Barbara Olmo, Constance Cross, Ismar Schorsch, Patricia Garrow, Dick Bowman, Joseph Citrino, Katharine Hood Oct 1953

The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Margaret Kramer, Robert E. Armstrong, David Garlich, Elsie R. Belz, Barbara Olmo, Constance Cross, Ismar Schorsch, Patricia Garrow, Dick Bowman, Joseph Citrino, Katharine Hood

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Report to MSGA shows new delay of Student Union • Deedes opens Forum season • "Y" invites students to attend Fall retreat • Academic freedom is topic debated at fireside chats • Jones presents readings about academic life • Freshmen class leads enrollment with 201 members • Music Club plans extensive activities • Friedlin is chosen queen; Glenwood wins trophy • Foster, Ogren join faculty • WSGA discusses rules, activities • Greenberg, Test, Brown, Bergman win leads in "All my sons" • Editorials: For professors only • Save every drop • Engagements • Library exhibit • Pre-meders to visit Penn …

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Letter From Esther Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, October 19, 1953, Esther Moser Oct 1953

Letter From Esther Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, October 19, 1953, Esther Moser

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Esther Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated October 19, 1953. Within, Moser responds to an inquiry made in Shoemaker's radio program and provides a Pennsylvania Dutch rhyme entitled "Schlummer Gabade."

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The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, John Westerhoff, Patricia Garrow, Joan Higgins, Robert E. Armstrong, Barbara Kuebler, Mary Lou Singer, Dick Bowman, Roland Dedekind, Ismar Schorsch, Joseph Citrino Oct 1953

The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, John Westerhoff, Patricia Garrow, Joan Higgins, Robert E. Armstrong, Barbara Kuebler, Mary Lou Singer, Dick Bowman, Roland Dedekind, Ismar Schorsch, Joseph Citrino

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Women's AA plan reception for freshmen • Student teachers discuss problems at doggie roast • Leaders elected by women of Day Study • Academic freedom topic of "chats" • Deedes to open Forum season with British foreign policy talk • Draft exams scheduled for Nov. 19, Apr. 22 • Pre-med group hears Dr. Benjamin Souders • Student council activity reviewed by reporters: MSGA announces report concerning Student Union; WSGA holds first meeting, social calendar arranged • String quartet to play this Sunday • Tryouts are held for "All my sons" • IRC will discuss aims of U.S. and Great Britain, …

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Dieffenbach On Orchards, October 5 - October 19, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach Oct 1953

Dieffenbach On Orchards, October 5 - October 19, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Orchards", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated from October 5 through October 19, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details his grandfather's apple orchard and the tradition of tree grafting, along with the many different apple varieties that could be encountered within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

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Dieffenbach On Corn, October 1, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach Oct 1953

Dieffenbach On Corn, October 1, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Corn", by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated October 1, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details various processes of harvesting and husking corn that he gathered from Berks County, Lebanon County and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Also included are lore and superstitious beliefs related to corn.

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Letter From Esther Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, September 14, 1953, Esther Moser Sep 1953

Letter From Esther Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, September 14, 1953, Esther Moser

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Esther Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated September 14, 1953. Within, Moser provides a number of old sayings, rhymes and tongue twisters from Bally township in Pennsylvania Dutch dialect. She also suggests that Shoemaker visit John Yerger in Bechtelsville.

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Letter From Helen J. Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, August 17, 1953, Helen Moser Aug 1953

Letter From Helen J. Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, August 17, 1953, Helen Moser

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Helen J. Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated August 17, 1953. Within, Moser details the story of a strange rock formation dubbed the "Poshdt Yockel".

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Dieffenbach On Beets, August 10, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach Aug 1953

Dieffenbach On Beets, August 10, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Beets!: De Rode-reeva!", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated August 10, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach discusses the various ways to cultivate beets and their subsequent uses thereafter. He also provides anecdotes and superstitions surrounding this vegetable.

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Dieffenbach On Parsnips, August 3, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach Aug 1953

Dieffenbach On Parsnips, August 3, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Parsnips", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated August 3, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details how to grow and cultivate parsnips and relates the various uses, sayings and folklore surrounding this vegetable.

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Dieffenbach On Radishes, July 27, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach Jul 1953

Dieffenbach On Radishes, July 27, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Radishes! - "De Reddich!", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated July 27, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details a number of different radish cultivation techniques, anecdotes and the various uses one could have for the crop.

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Dieffenbach On Turnips, July 20th, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach Jul 1953

Dieffenbach On Turnips, July 20th, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Turnips", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated July 20, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details how turnips are best planted, when to harvest them and explains how turnip-tops can be used in cow-feed. He also recounts superstitions related to turnips.

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Letter From Helen Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, July 8, 1953, Helen Moser Jul 1953

Letter From Helen Moser To Alfred L. Shoemaker, July 8, 1953, Helen Moser

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Helen J. Moser addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated July 8, 1953. Within, Moser mentions a number of topics including a plant she calls "Farsomling Kraut", which was rubbed in the hands to create a pleasant smell at the church meeting house.

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Dieffenbach On Lettuce, July 6, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach Jul 1953

Dieffenbach On Lettuce, July 6, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript on lettuce compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated July 6, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach writes a personal history of his grandmother's beliefs and techniques used to grow lettuce when he was a child, along with methods he used once he was married with his own garden.

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Dieffenbach On Garlic, June 22, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach Jun 1953

Dieffenbach On Garlic, June 22, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Garlic - 'Gnuvlich'!", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated June 22, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach describes the varieties of garlic and its various uses in folk medicine and cooking.

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Dieffenbach On Endive, June 15, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach Jun 1953

Dieffenbach On Endive, June 15, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Endive - "der Ondiffy!", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated June 15, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details the cultivation methods his family employed as a child to successfully grow endive.

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The Ursinus Weekly, June 1, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Robert E. Armstrong, Dick Bowman Jun 1953

The Ursinus Weekly, June 1, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Robert E. Armstrong, Dick Bowman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Shaffer is speaker at Baccalaureate • Alumni gather at meeting Saturday • Manning wins class honors; Owens second • Kaye speaks to graduates; Degrees, prizes awarded • Women elect dorm officers • Cub & Key names Kolp as president • Curtain Club names tentative group heads • Dedekind named "Lantern" editor • Six honored by Alpha Psi; New officers elected • Armstrong elected chairman of 1953-54 Spirit Committee • Ursinus graduate holds position in Iran • Editorials: Crowding and concentration • Engagements • Baseball season closes; Burger leads hitters • Softball team downs Temple • Drexel, Swarthmore upend tennis …

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The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, May 28, 1953, [Number: 52], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood May 1953

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, May 28, 1953, [Number: 52], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[10] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

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Dieffenbach On Beans, May 25, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach May 1953

Dieffenbach On Beans, May 25, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Beans - De Boona!", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated May 25, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details various bean cultivation methods, superstitions, recipes, songs and anecdotes about bean consumption - some in Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.

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The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, May 21, 1953, [Number: 51], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood May 1953

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, May 21, 1953, [Number: 51], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[10] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

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Dieffenbach On Onions, May 18, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach May 1953

Dieffenbach On Onions, May 18, 1953, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Onions - "De Tswivla", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated May 18, 1953. Within, Dieffenbach details his knowledge of onions, including farming techniques, superstitions, and breed varieties.

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The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, May 14, 1953, [Number: 50], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood May 1953

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, May 14, 1953, [Number: 50], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

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The Ursinus Weekly, May 11, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Joanne Sherr, Joan Higgins, Robert E. Armstrong, Dick Bowman May 1953

The Ursinus Weekly, May 11, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Joanne Sherr, Joan Higgins, Robert E. Armstrong, Dick Bowman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ed Abramson elected prexy by thespians • Spirit Committee to hold election • Ursinus debaters triumph over LaSalle team, on FEPC • J. Alfred Kaye to speak at commencement, June 1 • Clubs elect 1953-54 heads • Cast receives high praise for "Two blind mice" production • New Y cabinet installed Sunday; Dance planned • Day Study elections decide new officers • Ruth Reed is May queen; Crowned under sunny sky • Seniors win study awards • Quartets present program, Tuesday • MSGA elections to be held Tuesday • Career offer for grads • Freshmen women elect soph rulers; Nesta …

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The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, May 7, 1953, [Number: 49], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood May 1953

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, May 7, 1953, [Number: 49], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

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The Ursinus Weekly, May 4, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Thomas Mauro, Joan Higgins, Jean Austin, Dick Bowman, Roland Dedekind May 1953

The Ursinus Weekly, May 4, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Thomas Mauro, Joan Higgins, Jean Austin, Dick Bowman, Roland Dedekind

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

MSGA discusses plagiarism case; Decision rejected • Primary Wed. for M.S.G.A. class officers • Y presidents name cabinet • Sororities elect officers for coming year, 1953-54 • Nominees announced for Curtain Club elections, May 6 • Chem society plans banquet; Officers to be announced • New head waiters chosen • Ursinus-Albright exchange program hears students • Armstrong, Walker are chosen Ruby editors • Pageant, play highlight May Day weekend plans • New MSGA members to be installed, Monday • Retreat combines fun and worship • Doctors speak to pre-meders • Alumni address economics, political science classes • Editorials: Art at …

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The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, April 30, 1953, [Number: 48], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Apr 1953

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, April 30, 1953, [Number: 48], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letter, classified and local business advertisements.

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1953-04-28, Albert To Joan, Albert J. Sedlacek Apr 1953

1953-04-28, Albert To Joan, Albert J. Sedlacek

Albert J. Sedlacek Korean War correspondence

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The Ursinus Weekly, April 27, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Joan Higgins, Robert E. Armstrong, John Osborne, Jean Hain, William Lukens, Dick Bowman Apr 1953

The Ursinus Weekly, April 27, 1953, Mary Jane Allen, Joan Higgins, Robert E. Armstrong, John Osborne, Jean Hain, William Lukens, Dick Bowman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y to sponsor panel meeting with Albright • Price, Merrifield, Haines, Hartman to head WSGA, WAA, YWCA, YMCA • May Day dancers prepare pageant for gala weekend • Concert presented by Meistersingers • Fraternities plan May dinner dances • Sororities make plans for shore visits, dinner dances • Group plays to be given • Eight win full scholarships • French teachers' conference held at Ursinus, April 25 • Thespians to give "Two blind mice" • Friedlin crowned queen; Cub & Key honors five • Radomski, Wong elected to pre-med society offices • Class and council petitioning ends Friday • Jones …

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The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, April 23, 1953, [Number: 47], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Apr 1953

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 78, Thursday, April 23, 1953, [Number: 47], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[10] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

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