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The Independent, V. 78, Thursday, June 26, 1952, [Number: 4], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jun 1952

The Independent, V. 78, Thursday, June 26, 1952, [Number: 4], 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.


Dieffenbach: Butchering-Time On The Farm, June 20, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach Jun 1952

Dieffenbach: Butchering-Time On The Farm, June 20, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Butchering-Time on the Farm", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated June 20, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach provides a detailed account of traditional ways of butchering pigs, ranging from the killing process to the cleaning of entrails for sausage casings.


The Independent, V. 78, Thursday, June 19, 1952, [Number: 3], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jun 1952

The Independent, V. 78, Thursday, June 19, 1952, [Number: 3], 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.


The Independent, V. 78, Thursday, June 12, 1952, [Number: 2], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jun 1952

The Independent, V. 78, Thursday, June 12, 1952, [Number: 2], 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 Mitford M. Mathews To Alfred L. Shoemaker, June 6, 1952, Mitford M. Mathews Jun 1952

Letter From Mitford M. Mathews To Alfred L. Shoemaker, June 6, 1952, Mitford M. Mathews

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Mitford M. Mathews, an editor at the University of Chicago Press, addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated June 6, 1952. Mathews inquires about the word origins of the Seckel pear of Philadelphia to be used in an American English dictionary.


The Independent, V. 78, Thursday, June 5, 1952, [Number: 1], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jun 1952

The Independent, V. 78, Thursday, June 5, 1952, [Number: 1], 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.


The Ursinus Weekly, June 2, 1952, Sarah Canan, Ted Wenner Jun 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, June 2, 1952, Sarah Canan, Ted Wenner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bishop Corson is speaker at Baccalaureate • Curtain Club, Alpha Psi pick remainder of next year's slate • WAA honors six • Barbara Crawford, Marg. Donaldson attain top honors • Ursinus alumni meet to enjoy reunions • English Club picks Lukens • New cheerleaders chosen • Board selects Armstrong for Dean position • Professor discovers physics lab theft • Richter heads Pi Gamma Mu • Dr. James Creese speaks as 172 receive degrees • Cub and Key elects officers • MSGA holds final meeting; Case of plagiarism discussed • WSGA chooses committee • Editorials: Tribute; Individualism • Engagements • Letters …


Letter From Blodwen Davies To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 29, 1952, Blodwen Davies May 1952

Letter From Blodwen Davies To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 29, 1952, Blodwen Davies

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Blodwen Davies addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated May 29, 1952. Davies inquires about a piece of fraktur art, possibly a baptism certificate of Fanny Risser, with a heart and rose motif. A rough translation of the German writing is provided by the author.


The Ursinus Weekly, May 12, 1952, Sarah Canan, Richard P. Richter, William Lukens, Elsie R. Belz, Evelyn Scharf, Patricia Garrow, John Heileman, Helen Lightfoot, Lois Leonard, Dick Bowman May 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, May 12, 1952, Sarah Canan, Richard P. Richter, William Lukens, Elsie R. Belz, Evelyn Scharf, Patricia Garrow, John Heileman, Helen Lightfoot, Lois Leonard, Dick Bowman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

WSGA to install officers at banquet on Thursday • Sororities hold dances, elections • Ruby selects photographer • College physician, famous coach, dies • WAA gives banquet • Bus. Ad. club takes poll • Queen and court reign at May Day pageant • Commencement, Baccalaureate speakers announced • Rosicrucians to entertain new members • Curtain Club, Alpha Psi elect new presidents • Four fraternities pick new officers • Voegler to speak at Pottstown • Campus groups hold annual elections: IRC, FTA, French Club • Queen to be on TV • Editorials: Good idea; Class struggle; Capitalistic noise and smoke • …


Letter From Emilie J. Diefenderfer To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 11, 1952, Emilie J. Diefenderfer May 1952

Letter From Emilie J. Diefenderfer To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 11, 1952, Emilie J. Diefenderfer

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Emilie J. Diefenderfer addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated May 11, 1952. Diefenderfer writes to inform Shoemaker about a pamphlet titled "Pennsylvania German Riddles and Nursery Rhymes," compiled by John Baer Stoudt while a student at Franklin & Marshall College.


The Ursinus Weekly, May 5, 1952, Sarah Canan, Richard P. Richter, Evelyn Scharf, John Billman, Maxine Alma Walker, Sallie Lumis, Dick Bowman, Dick Guldin, Bob Odenheimer, Ted Wenner May 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, May 5, 1952, Sarah Canan, Richard P. Richter, Evelyn Scharf, John Billman, Maxine Alma Walker, Sallie Lumis, Dick Bowman, Dick Guldin, Bob Odenheimer, Ted Wenner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Phila. Story" to be presented May 8, 9 & 10 • Pre-meds elect officers • Y cabinet assumes duties at retreat • Music Club to hold elections tomorrow • Inter-sorority group holds annual party • Students will be charged for all overdue library books • Music Club to give concert • WSGA endorses removal of posters • New "Lantern" head selected by staff • Dan Giangiulio is elected new president of MSGA • Final plans set for May Day pageant, campus activities • Future teachers to hear talk Tuesday • Ludwig receives prize from chemical institute • Bus. Ad. club …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 28, 1952, Sarah Canan, William Lukens, Richard P. Richter, Audrey Harte, Joan Higgins, Ted Wenner, Bob Odenheimer, Dick Bowman, Patricia Garrow Apr 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, April 28, 1952, Sarah Canan, William Lukens, Richard P. Richter, Audrey Harte, Joan Higgins, Ted Wenner, Bob Odenheimer, Dick Bowman, Patricia Garrow

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ruth Reed is prom queen; Cub and Key taps four • Girls elect class representatives to WSGA and WAA • Y plans retreat for this weekend • Students pick MSGA men for next year • Navy man to be here tomorrow • New presidents elected for WAA, WSGA and Y • Day study girls pick new officers • Audience enjoys laughs at show • French Club to hold banquet • Classes elect officers for coming year • Spirit Committee chooses Armstrong as new chairman • Norristown Chemical Society to sponsor April 28 program • Pi Gamma Mu holds banquet • …


Dieffenbach On Cows, April 26, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach Apr 1952

Dieffenbach On Cows, April 26, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten material on cows, compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated April 26, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details anecdotes from Lebanon County, Pennsylvania on a number of topics including foods harmful to cows, home remedies, cats in relation to cows, stable lore and other subjects.


The Ursinus Weekly, April 21, 1952, Sarah Canan, Edythe Carter, Elizabeth Joanne Heller, William Lukens, Richard P. Richter, Audrey Harte Apr 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, April 21, 1952, Sarah Canan, Edythe Carter, Elizabeth Joanne Heller, William Lukens, Richard P. Richter, Audrey Harte

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Juniors schedule prom, show for this weekend • Operetta "Sari" judged to be great success • Chem group plans April 28 program • Lit. readings held • Juniors, sophomores plan activities for May 2, 3 • Loyalty forms needed for civil service jobs • Meeker awarded fellowship • Spirit group meets to plan for next year • Speaker tells of life in Africa and Pakistan • Annual campus elections to take place tomorrow • Member of Board of Directors dies • Intersorority Council plans freshmen party • French Club to give movie • Herber awarded fellowship • Group Four to …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 14, 1952, Sarah Canan, Richard P. Richter, Evelyn Scharf, Robert E. Armstrong, Ted Wenner, William Lukens Apr 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, April 14, 1952, Sarah Canan, Richard P. Richter, Evelyn Scharf, Robert E. Armstrong, Ted Wenner, William Lukens

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

MSGA plans for evaluation of professors • Alumni to hear Dr. Furbay speak • Language table meets • Sophs, freshmen draw up petitions; Deadline April 16 • Plans made to stop cheating • Library acquires new books • Operetta "Sari" scheduled for this weekend • Cultural Olympics rate play highly • French Club entertained • Jean Shepherd speaks at annual Weekly banquet: KYW disc jockey presents radio difficulties, problems • Heads named for YMCA • Late permissions discussed in WSGA meeting • Eight members to represent Pi Gamma Mu at Albright • IRC hears Ulbricht • German Club to hold …


Dieffenbach On Steers: Anecdotes, April 12, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach Apr 1952

Dieffenbach On Steers: Anecdotes, April 12, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Steers: Anecdotes", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated April 12, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details a number of anecdotal stories revolving around steers, including a practical joke played on a cattle dealer and an encounter with the devil.


Dieffenbach On Steers: Superstitions, April 12, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach Apr 1952

Dieffenbach On Steers: Superstitions, April 12, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Steers: Superstitions Relating to", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated April 12, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details various superstitions surrounding the practice of gelding, including ways to induce proper healing and warnings of death post-surgery.


Dieffenbach On Cows, April 11, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach Apr 1952

Dieffenbach On Cows, April 11, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten material on cows written by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated April 11, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details a number of personal anecdotes about cows, including eating habits, selection, birthing complications, and other lore associated with cows.


The Ursinus Weekly, April 7, 1952, Helen Gardner, Richard P. Richter, William Lukens, Evelyn Scharf, Helen Yost, David Hallstrom, Ted Wenner, Dick Bowman, Bob Odenheimer, Sarah Canan Apr 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, April 7, 1952, Helen Gardner, Richard P. Richter, William Lukens, Evelyn Scharf, Helen Yost, David Hallstrom, Ted Wenner, Dick Bowman, Bob Odenheimer, Sarah Canan

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Members begin new duties on Weekly staff • New head waiters appointed • DeSola and Scott direct new drama • Bids for queen due April 18 • China subject of Forum talk • Ursinus student body favors Gen. Eisenhower for presidential post • Curtain group plays create startling effects • Group entertained at Norristown "Y" • Laura Bechtle announces chief May Day dancers • Committee picks WSGA, YWCA, WAA nominees • Players intensify "Sari" rehearsals • Cheating is topic at fireside chats • Bids circulated for MSGA, class officers • Seniors to contact Doughty if not measured for gowns • …


Dieffenbach On Cows, April 1, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach Apr 1952

Dieffenbach On Cows, April 1, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Cows", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated April 1, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details anecdotes from Berks County, Pennsylvania farmers concerning all aspects of cows and raising calves including needed equipment, milking, de-horning, and breeding. It also contains related folklore surrounding the products of cows (veal, beef, butter, cheese, dung) and cures for disease and bewitchment.


Dieffenbach On Cows: Addenda, March 24, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach Mar 1952

Dieffenbach On Cows: Addenda, March 24, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Cows: Addenda", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated March 24, 1952. Within Dieffenbach lists a series of anecdotes involving butter churning, farm irrigation, planting seeds and producing and selling hay and dairy products. It also includes a section about the many uses of cow parts after butchering and a list of superstitious beliefs surrounding cows.


Dieffenbach On Cabbage, March 21, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach Mar 1952

Dieffenbach On Cabbage, March 21, 1952, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript on cabbage, by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dated March 21, 1952. Within, Dieffenbach compiles anecdotes and humorous stories from Berks County and Lebanon County, Pennsylvania on a range of topics related to cabbage including its use as livestock feed, parts of the cabbage, uses for cabbage leaves, uses in cooking, and cabbage seeds.


The Ursinus Weekly, March 17, 1952, Mary Yost, Elizabeth Joanne Heller, Richard P. Richter, Anne Neborak, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., G. Brandon Donahue Mar 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, March 17, 1952, Mary Yost, Elizabeth Joanne Heller, Richard P. Richter, Anne Neborak, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., G. Brandon Donahue

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

MSGA reveals penalty plan for cheating • Campus presidential election by ballot planned Thursday • Seminar concludes with talk on philosophy of marriage • Sarah Canan named 'Weekly" editor; Richard Richter to be managing editor • Fireside chat planned by Y • Thespians to act in Penn Olympics • Chinese diplomat to speak at Forum Wednesday, April 2 • Courses listed for Summer term by Dean • "Phila. Story" leaders named • Dr. Carleton Coon tells Forum of cave explorations in Iran • Editorials: Heart of the matter; Some last words; Ike strengthened in N. H. • Letters to the …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 10, 1952, Mary Yost, Mary Jane Allen, Donna Webber, Richard P. Richter, Jonni Graf, William Lukens, Patricia Garrow, Charles Stahl, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ted Wenner, Jean Leety, Paul M. Jones, G. Brandon Donahue Mar 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, March 10, 1952, Mary Yost, Mary Jane Allen, Donna Webber, Richard P. Richter, Jonni Graf, William Lukens, Patricia Garrow, Charles Stahl, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ted Wenner, Jean Leety, Paul M. Jones, G. Brandon Donahue

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Cast chosen for Curtain Club play • New method used to contact students in Campus Chest drive • Operetta leads picked as "Sari" gets underway • Newman Club hears about new society • Sororities pledge 25 after week of rushing • Professors give various last minute admonitions at Y panel • Audrey Harte writes winning May Day pageant; Chairmen begin work: "Stolen Princess of Fantasy" is tale told in verse • Spirit group reorganizes • Noted archaeologist to give illustrated lecture at Forum • Juniors pick out theme for prom • Movie rescheduled • Two group plays to be staged …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 3, 1952, Mary Yost, Richard P. Richter, Jonni Graf Mar 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, March 3, 1952, Mary Yost, Richard P. Richter, Jonni Graf

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

MSGA devises penalty plan for cheating • Petitions concerning Student Union being circulated • "Sari" committees begin work for Spring musical • Chemical Society lists meeting • Soph hop planned for Friday night • Lorelei proves success for belles • Y to present third Lenten morning watch service • Profs to give "last advice" at Y panel • Spirit workers to reorganize • FTA to see movies • Sororities begin annual rushing week today • 38 accept fraternity bids in signing today at noon • Bauman, Matthews named attendants in May Day court • Group plays set for production • …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 25, 1952, Mary Yost, Jane Gulick, Elizabeth Joanne Heller, Richard P. Richter, Joan Higgins, Jonni Graf, David Hallstrom, Dorothy Griffith, Ted Wenner, Jean Leety, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Dick Bowman Feb 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, February 25, 1952, Mary Yost, Jane Gulick, Elizabeth Joanne Heller, Richard P. Richter, Joan Higgins, Jonni Graf, David Hallstrom, Dorothy Griffith, Ted Wenner, Jean Leety, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Dick Bowman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Frats begin rushing for new pledges • Sororities to start rushing March 3 • Any student urged to try out for Spring production • Freshman dance to be "celestial" • Group plays postponed • History of Anglo-Egyptian relations traced by speaker • Jeanne Careless chosen queen • Campaign against cutting campus begun by WSGA • Newman Club hears psychology talk • Blood donations sought again here • Piano-violin concert received favorably by Ursinus audience • Economics of marriage discussed at seminar • Fastnacht ball planned by clubs • Editorials: Needed - codified law; Is Korean War necessary? • Student Union …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 18, 1952, Mary Yost, Elsie R. Belz, Richard P. Richter, G. Brandon Donahue, Jonni Graf, Anne Neborak, Robert E. Armstrong, Patricia Garrow, Bob Odenheimer, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Dick Bowman, Paul M. Jones Feb 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, February 18, 1952, Mary Yost, Elsie R. Belz, Richard P. Richter, G. Brandon Donahue, Jonni Graf, Anne Neborak, Robert E. Armstrong, Patricia Garrow, Bob Odenheimer, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Dick Bowman, Paul M. Jones

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

1952 Selective Service test set for April • Violinist, pianist schedule program Thursday night • Tryouts held for Meistersingers; Cast is chosen • Egyptian to speak here Wednesday • Communist youth festival described by U.S. "delegate" • Elections Wednesday as four vie for May Queen • Anne Hughes tells of her college life • Spring play selected by Curtain Club • Drs. Garrett, Miller to address first professors' panel • Mr. Dolman to read Twain at English lit meeting • Sophomores plan eventful weekend for March 7-8 • Summer term students asked to select courses • Tea planned • Editorials: …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 11, 1952, Mary Yost, Elsie R. Belz, Richard P. Richter, Jonni Graf, Robert Herber, Jean Stewart, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Paul M. Jones, Ted Wenner, Jean Leety Feb 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, February 11, 1952, Mary Yost, Elsie R. Belz, Richard P. Richter, Jonni Graf, Robert Herber, Jean Stewart, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Paul M. Jones, Ted Wenner, Jean Leety

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lorelei set for Feb. 29th; Leigh's Orchestra to play • 70 students on coveted B-list; 58 ineligible • Soph class to aid former member • Art instructions now offered by teacher • Curtain Club groups to stage two shows • Second marriage seminar planned Wednesday • May Day petitions due today • Pianist, violinist to play here in Bomberger concert • "Weekly" staff changes made • Lantern deadline set • Anne Hughes to speak at freshmen Color Day • 26 enroll as new students this semester • Barn dance set by Y Friday night • Dr. Yost makes TV debut …


Composition: A Review, February 1952, H. Wayne Gruber, Michael Alvin Gruber Feb 1952

Composition: A Review, February 1952, H. Wayne Gruber, Michael Alvin Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed composition entitled, "A Review", by Michael A. Gruber with notations by H. Wayne Gruber, dated February 1952. Within, a compilation of memories of the Gruber family farm, especially of birds and other animals, is composed in the form of a poem, including remarks and additions provided by H. Wayne Gruber.


The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1952, Mary Yost, Evelyn Scharf, Irene Schweitzer, Richard P. Richter, Jonni Graf, Robert Herber, Elsie R. Belz, David Hallstrom, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ted Wenner Jan 1952

The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1952, Mary Yost, Evelyn Scharf, Irene Schweitzer, Richard P. Richter, Jonni Graf, Robert Herber, Elsie R. Belz, David Hallstrom, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ted Wenner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

MSGA to enforce campus parking; new fines listed • Navy to send officer here for interviews • FTA hears lecture on visual aid subject • Dr. Phillips attends meeting of foreign student advisors • Forum speaker evaluates Middle East in address • May Queen petitions to go out Feb. 4; Pageant deadline set for February 27 • Rosicrucians add members; Tea is planned • Professors' panel needs questions • Music Club picks Spring operetta • Interest lack hits debating society • Dolman to read • Music Club gives annual recital featuring students • Delta Pi Sigma pledges to work to …