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The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 25, 1948, [Number: 43], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 25, 1948, [Number: 43], 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, March 22, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd
The Ursinus Weekly, March 22, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Summer curriculum almost completed; 136 are enrolled • Music of Ray Eberle to highlight Jr. prom • Religious Emphasis Week opens April 7; Yale professor to head speakers' list • 'Late George Apley' tryouts underway; chairmen named • May pageant script selected by judges • Faculty will consider plan for radio station • Irish air pervades gym for soph hop • Story of holy week described at vesper service last evening • Hospital director to talk on use of shock treatment • Ursinus delegates attend regional meeting of I.C.G. • Local principal addresses FTA on subject of school discipline • …
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 18, 1948, [Number: 42], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 18, 1948, [Number: 42], 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 Nora G. To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 17, 1948, Nora G.
Letter From Nora G. To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 17, 1948, Nora G.
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Nora G. addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 17, 1948. Within, the author provides a list of old weather predictions accredited to Peter Derro, as well as information about special Saints' days and agricultural advice.
The Ursinus Weekly, March 15, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Lois Cain
The Ursinus Weekly, March 15, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Lois Cain
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Sophs transport "Bit of Ireland" here for semi-formal class dance Friday • Marshall Plan visioned only hope for peace by former UNRA chief • YMCA to sponsor Religious Emphasis Week, April 7 to 11 • Bears bow to PMC in league play-off after topping Swarthmore five, 49-37 • Men students vote to disband council • Opportunities in USAF to be described here • Y plans special vespers • Negro spirituals vesper topic • St. Joseph's tripped, 36-35, by Ursinus debating team • Political parties, election theme for Y fireside chats Wednesday • Experimental group registers hit with presentation of Hellman's …
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 11, 1948, [Number: 41], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 11, 1948, [Number: 41], 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, March 8, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Richard Wentzel, Fay Horner
The Ursinus Weekly, March 8, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Richard Wentzel, Fay Horner
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
AVC submits plans to operate radio station on campus • Students vote thumbs down on UMT following debate in chapel on Monday • Visitor to Ukraine will address forum Wednesday evening • ICG leaders announce plans for convention • New members accepted by campus sororities • TKA initiates three members • Experimental group to stage "Little foxes" here tomorrow • Pre-meds plan dinner dance; Haverford band to supply music • Air force officers to describe aviation cadet and OCS program • Plaudits accorded pianist for recital in Bomberger • Dr. Rice to speak at IRC meeting • Bus-Ad Club to …
Letter From Mabel M. Nagle To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 5, 1948, Mabel M. Nagle
Letter From Mabel M. Nagle To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 5, 1948, Mabel M. Nagle
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Mabel M. Nagle addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 5, 1948. Within, Nagle provides two rhymes and an almanac Zodiac chart along with accompanying verses in Pennsylvania Dutch.
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 4, 1948, [Number: 40], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, March 4, 1948, [Number: 40], 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 H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 2, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber
Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 2, 1948, H. Wayne Gruber
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 2, 1948. Within, Gruber describes childhood rhymes in Pennsylvania German and the ball-games he used to play, as well as a Pow-wow story and other folklore.
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 26, 1948, [Number: 39], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 26, 1948, [Number: 39], 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 John B. Prutzman To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 26, 1948, John B. Prutzman
Letter From John B. Prutzman To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 26, 1948, John B. Prutzman
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from John B. Prutzman addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 26, 1948. Within, Prutzman recalls some Pennsylvania German rhymes.
Letter From Lee A. Waerner To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 26, 1948, Lee A. Waerner
Letter From Lee A. Waerner To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 26, 1948, Lee A. Waerner
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Lee A. Waerner addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 26, 1948. Within, Waerner writes to provide Shoemaker with a Pennsylvania-Dutch lullaby and a Zodiac rhyme he heard as a child.
The Ursinus Weekly, February 23, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Nancy Twining, Charles H. Williamson, Nancy Bare
The Ursinus Weekly, February 23, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Nancy Twining, Charles H. Williamson, Nancy Bare
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
AVC-PAC to produce UMT open forum; guests, Dr. Baker to offer both views • Rehearsals begin for production of Gilbert-Sullivan classic • Ray Eberle's band to perform for junior prom on April 16 • Students to attend model convention • Sophs name band for annual dance • Second discussion on U.M.T is chapel service feature • Chem society visits fibre plant, plans other trips this semester • Silent picture melodrama wins plaudits of enthusiastic Curtain Club audience • Debaters triumph in season's first match • IRC guest to talk on on influence of liberalism and third party • English Club …
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 19, 1948, [Number: 38], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 19, 1948, [Number: 38], 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 Raymond Hollenbach To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Raymond Hollenbach
Letter From Raymond Hollenbach To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Raymond Hollenbach
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from Raymond Hollenbach addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 17, 1948. Within, Hollenbach writes an impassioned letter detailing the proper way to make Fasnacht doughnuts along with traditions surrounding those who are last to get out of bed on Shrove Tuesday.
Letter From Mrs. Harvey Rothermel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Mrs. Harvey Rothermel
Letter From Mrs. Harvey Rothermel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 17, 1948, Mrs. Harvey Rothermel
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Mrs. Harvey Rothermel addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 17, 1948. Within, Rothermel details various school games she grew up playing, including "Crack the Whip" and "Baker's Bread." She also notes traditions concerning Ash Wednesday.
The Ursinus Weekly, February 16, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, George E. Saurman, Richard C. Wentzel
The Ursinus Weekly, February 16, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, George E. Saurman, Richard C. Wentzel
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Dr. Miller discusses pan-American unity at forum conclave • Campus frats accept 51 new members; Apes, Sigma Rho secure largest quotas • 81 students grace this term's 'B list' • Frosh women receive colors at ceremonies marking annual fete • Gettysburg to face debaters tomorrow • Walton tempos please 500 at Valentine hop • Leaders organize student committee • Dr. Chandler guest at pre-legal dinner; foresees promising future for lawyers • Pre-meds hear cardiology discussed by college prof • Pointers on brokerage business given to Bus-Ad group members • Kitchen employee suffers attack • May pageants due March 2; winner …
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 12, 1948, [Number: 37], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 12, 1948, [Number: 37], 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 George A. Gerhart To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 12, 1948, George A. Gerhart
Letter From George A. Gerhart To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 12, 1948, George A. Gerhart
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A typed letter from George A. Gerhart addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 12, 1948. Within, Gerhart writes in response to an inquiry made by Shoemaker in a recent edition of the Reading Eagle, asking for the term used to describe late risers during the week of Lent.
Letter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Unknown Author
Letter To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Unknown Author
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from an unknown author addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, the author discusses the Pennsylvania Dutch word for Ash Wednesday, along with traditions associated with this day.
Letter From Henry K. Deisher To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Henry K. Deisher
Letter From Henry K. Deisher To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Henry K. Deisher
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Henry K. Deisher addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, Deisher writes to provide information on traditions practiced on Ash Wednesday and the courting ritual of bundling. He also describes ideas for a publication about farming.
Letter From Elizabeth D. Naftzinger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Elizabeth D. Naftzinger
Letter From Elizabeth D. Naftzinger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Elizabeth D. Naftzinger
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Elizabeth D. Naftzinger addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, Naftzinger details how the last boy to arrive at school on Ash Wednesday was dubbed "Esha Puddle" and rolled in the school's ash pile by the other boys.
Letter From Clayton N. Fidler To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Clayton N. Fidler
Letter From Clayton N. Fidler To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 10, 1948, Clayton N. Fidler
Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents
A handwritten letter from Clayton N. Fidler addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 10, 1948. Within, Fidler provides Shoemaker with knowledge about what Ash Wednesday was called in his locality and the customs that followed. A story about a childhood game like hide and seek is also detailed.
The Ursinus Weekly, February 9, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Barbara P. Shumaker, Lois Cain
The Ursinus Weekly, February 9, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Barbara P. Shumaker, Lois Cain
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Basketeers grab loop lead by thrashing Swarthmore, 49-38 • Color Day festivities here Thursday; Ursinus Women's Club prexy to speak • Bertel, Widholm set pace as grizzlies register fifth win • Music of Clyde Walton sets tempo for dance at Sunnybrook Friday • Ursinus to debate G-burg next week • Thespians to attempt "experimental theatre" • Dr. Miller forum speaker • Harberger, M. Bell selected for leads in spring operetta • Enrollment augmented by 43 students; 14 seniors complete college careers • Rev. H. C. Baer vesper speaker • Y to hold services during Lent • Goal of 700 subscriptions …
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 5, 1948, [Number: 36], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, February 5, 1948, [Number: 36], 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.
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 29, 1948, [Number: 35], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 29, 1948, [Number: 35], 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. 73, Thursday, January 22, 1948, [Number: 34], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 22, 1948, [Number: 34], 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.
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 15, 1948, [Number: 33], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 73, Thursday, January 15, 1948, [Number: 33], 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.
The Ursinus Weekly, January 12, 1948, Robert Juppe, Ray Macqueen, John Martin, Roy Todd, Jane Mcwilliams, Doris Gill
The Ursinus Weekly, January 12, 1948, Robert Juppe, Ray Macqueen, John Martin, Roy Todd, Jane Mcwilliams, Doris Gill
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Bruins rally in closing minutes to upset Haverford, 52-47 • Work on '48 Ruby nearly completed; Request snapshots • Guest speaker claims U.S. change of policy needed to set peace • Bulletin columnist will address gridders at banquet tomorrow • Spanish Club hears Dr. R. Juarez discourse on present-day Cuba • Frats schedule annual rushing period; Joint council also plans Valentine hop • Sophs plan dance to open new term • Contest for May Pageant scripts announced at meeting of senate • "Y" holds annual retreat; Idler quits cabinet post • West Chester prof gives illustrated talk to FTA • …