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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 11, 1950, [Number: 50], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood May 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 11, 1950, [Number: 50], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

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Letter From J. William Stair To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 10, 1950, J. William Stair May 1950

Letter From J. William Stair To Alfred L. Shoemaker, May 10, 1950, J. William Stair

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

In this typed letter from J. William Stair to Alfred L. Shoemaker dated May 10, 1950, Stair encloses an article on brick-end barns written by his son-in-law. He tells Dr. Shoemaker he will continue looking for more data on these barns, and asks for any information he can provide.

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The Ursinus Weekly, May 8, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Ford Bothwell, Dick Hector, Clara Hamm, Douglas Macmullan, Ramona Keesey May 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, May 8, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Ford Bothwell, Dick Hector, Clara Hamm, Douglas Macmullan, Ramona Keesey

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y plans activities at week-end retreat; lists fireside chats • Justice chosen president of men's student council • May pageant scheduled for Saturday afternoon • Thespians to stage "Junior miss" here thrice this week • Women cast ballots for frosh customs • British professor talks before Y commission • Frosh will sponsor semi-formal dance • Dr. Mattern speaks at vesper service • IRC hears address on U.S. - Soviet relations • Givler and Bare elected '51 "Ruby" co-editors • Pre-med society to have election of officers at noon tomorrow • Scheirer named FTA president • Preceptresses are girls' "second mothers" …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 4, 1950, [Number: 49], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood May 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, May 4, 1950, [Number: 49], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

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The Ursinus Weekly, May 1, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Ralph Ziegler, Paul Jones, Donald Stauffer, Ford Bothwell, Dick Hector, Douglas Macmullan May 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, May 1, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Ralph Ziegler, Paul Jones, Donald Stauffer, Ford Bothwell, Dick Hector, Douglas Macmullan

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Frosh, sophs, and Y offer varied weekend activities • General Synod to meet at Ursinus this summer • Expert to lecture here on Tuesday for IRC discussion • Curtain Club gives play this Tuesday; authored by Swan • Schmidt is chosen new Lantern editor • Women elect WAA and WSGA leaders • Eleven Y posts filled by YW-YM presidents • May Day play gets finishing touches • WSGA completes year with important activity • Y panel censures both scientist and layman • Dreschler elected pre-legal head • Gross chosen moderator • Tait to address pre-med society • Files reveal origin …

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Folk Cures Of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Richard M. Smith May 1950

Folk Cures Of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Richard M. Smith

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten term paper entitled, "Folk Cures of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania", completed at Franklin and Marshall College by Richard M. Smith, dating from circa 1950. Within, Smith recounts his experience gathering material from several families in and around Lebanon and details a number of folk remedies and cures for a number of ailments including tooth pain, epilepsy, corns, warts, and whooping cough.

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 27, 1950, [Number: 48], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Apr 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 27, 1950, [Number: 48], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

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The Ursinus Weekly, April 24, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Roy Foster, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Donald Stauffer, Bill Helfferich, Ford Bothwell, Dick Hector, Douglas Macmullan Apr 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, April 24, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Roy Foster, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Donald Stauffer, Bill Helfferich, Ford Bothwell, Dick Hector, Douglas Macmullan

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Scientists to participate in Y panel discussion • "Soire musicale" given as French club feature • Seven juniors honored by Cub and Key society • Forum presents prominent explorer in Pfahler talk • Miller reigns as queen at annual junior prom • Ticket sales begin for spring comedy • Pre-legal society to elect officers • Senator Ruth speaks to two Y commissions • Ursinus graduate speaks at Sunday night vespers • Phillips to attend inauguration • Debaters finish season • French theme prevails as sophs sponsor dance • Meistersingers give concert • Bermuda attracts student during spring vacation • CBS …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 20, 1950, [Number: 47], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Apr 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 20, 1950, [Number: 47], 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.

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The Ursinus Weekly, April 17, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Ed Klein, Roy Foster, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Paul Jones, Donald Stauffer, Ford Bothwell, Dick Hector, Douglas Macmullan, Nancy R. Bare Apr 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, April 17, 1950, Willard Wetzel, Ed Klein, Roy Foster, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Paul Jones, Donald Stauffer, Ford Bothwell, Dick Hector, Douglas Macmullan, Nancy R. Bare

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Junior prom to highlight week's social calendar • Forum to present prominent explorer for monthly event • Students select leaders for WSGA, WAA, and Y • Senator to address PAC Wednesday • IRC group attends model UN assembly • French club plans April piano recital • ICG members help draft constitution • Scientists to participate in Y-sponsored panel • Practices continue for spring comedy • Board names six to Weekly editorial staff • Commission to discuss admittance of Negroes • 'Waltz dream' scores hit with Ursinus audiences • P.A.C. visits Washington on annually planned trip • Swedish books add variety …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 13, 1950, [Number: 46], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Apr 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 13, 1950, [Number: 46], 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.

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 6, 1950, [Number: 45], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Apr 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, April 6, 1950, [Number: 45], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 30, 1950, [Number: 44], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Mar 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 30, 1950, [Number: 44], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 23, 1950, [Number: 43], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Mar 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 23, 1950, [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.

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The Ursinus Weekly, March 20, 1950, Betty Leeming, Donald Stauffer, Jean Heron, Bob Gehman, Jean Leety, Ford Bothwell, George E. Saurman, Joyce Derstine, Joanne Nolt, Emile Schmidt, Douglas Macmullan Mar 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, March 20, 1950, Betty Leeming, Donald Stauffer, Jean Heron, Bob Gehman, Jean Leety, Ford Bothwell, George E. Saurman, Joyce Derstine, Joanne Nolt, Emile Schmidt, Douglas Macmullan

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Moore Karavan to set mood of "April showers" • Councils co-operate on detailed inquiry of food situation • Board names Wetzel to top 'Weekly' post • ICG parley revises state's constitution; makes voting age 18 • Three to undertake department honors in papers, projects • Thespians to offer drama and comedy tomorrow evening • Y chats to feature parleys on purpose of frats, sororities • Engineers improve facilities of WURS to increase range • Freshmen to meet sororities' members • Frederick to direct cast of spring play • Original "Ruby" musical scores hit • Professors discuss European recovery • Debating …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 16, 1950, [Number: 42], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Mar 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 16, 1950, [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.

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Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 14, 1950, H. Wayne Gruber Mar 1950

Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 14, 1950, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 14, 1950. Within, Gruber writes to provide material for Shoemaker's radio program and discusses his school days and later education.

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The Ursinus Weekly, March 13, 1950, Betty Leeming, Dick Hector, Jean Heron, Bob Gehman, Joyce Derstine, Douglas Macmullan, Anne Hughes, Bob Rosenberger Mar 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, March 13, 1950, Betty Leeming, Dick Hector, Jean Heron, Bob Gehman, Joyce Derstine, Douglas Macmullan, Anne Hughes, Bob Rosenberger

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Seniors plan show, "Back in civvies," as novel enterprise • Two profs to debate economic aid policy • Twenty fall victim to rushing tactics in spring campaign • Compton wins first at inter-collegiates; remains unbeaten • Y prexy to open "Fun nite" agenda with camping slides • Committee finishes proposed revisions of soph rules plan • Greeks to entertain at party for frosh • Senator emphasizes new fiscal system • Pink and black set suave 'Velvet mood' • Faculty honors Morrison at anniversary celebration • Drives elicit small student response • Hilarious atmosphere pervades old T-G with Muench and minstrel …

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Letter From Hazel Thornton To Editors Of The Pennsylvania Dutchman, March 13, 1950, Hazel Thornton Mar 1950

Letter From Hazel Thornton To Editors Of The Pennsylvania Dutchman, March 13, 1950, Hazel Thornton

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Hazel Thornton addressed to the editors of the Pennsylvania Dutchman, dated March 13, 1950. Within, Hazel describes her artworks which deal with depictions of Amish life and requests a subscription to the Pennsylvania Dutchman.

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 9, 1950, [Number: 41], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Mar 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 9, 1950, [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.

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The Ursinus Weekly, March 6, 1950, Betty Leeming, George E. Saurman, Bob Gehman, Ralph Ziegler, Dick Hector, Anne Hughes Mar 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, March 6, 1950, Betty Leeming, George E. Saurman, Bob Gehman, Ralph Ziegler, Dick Hector, Anne Hughes

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

'51ers rate second place, capture trophy in contest • Sophs plan week-end of sophisticate decor • Senator to discuss many new issues facing law-makers • Helfferich ekes out heavyweight honor for second season • Scout frat sponsors heart disease drive with dorm workers • Bare, B. Keller win roles as adult duo in teen-age drama • Law students await Temple preliminary to April ICG parley • Vesper service ends emphasis week • Senators to launch soliciting campaign for Red Cross aid • Muench to conquer coed athlete ranks as minstrel emcee • Seniors to present Saurman's musical • Southern exposure: …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 2, 1950, [Number: 40], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Mar 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, March 2, 1950, [Number: 40], 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.

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The Ursinus Weekly, February 27, 1950, Betty Leeming, George E. Saurman, Bill Helfferich, Ford Bothwell, Frank Edwards, Sally Canan, Dick Hector, Roy Foster, Dick Hanna Feb 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, February 27, 1950, Betty Leeming, George E. Saurman, Bill Helfferich, Ford Bothwell, Frank Edwards, Sally Canan, Dick Hector, Roy Foster, Dick Hanna

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Cytologists to give material on cancer from U.S. research • Clothing drive opens today for overseas • Steere to consider "Sense of Vocation" for emphasis week • Coed societies map strategy in rushing season's candidates • Committee requests coeds' suggestions on customs matter • Week-end promises full-time enjoyment with carnival, shag • Sophs to highlight velvet mood at hop; present Art Brown • Actors to produce one-act group plays • Pre-legals prepare for ICG convention • Cerone opens drive for heart patients in talk to students • Foreign service agent tells story of escape from Asia • Ann Royer receives …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 23, 1950, [Number: 39], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Feb 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 23, 1950, [Number: 39], 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.

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The Ursinus Weekly, February 20, 1950, Betty Leeming, Roy Foster, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ed Klein, Willard Wetzel, Jack Young Feb 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, February 20, 1950, Betty Leeming, Roy Foster, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ed Klein, Willard Wetzel, Jack Young

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Yearbook to stage "Horror, inc." night in week campaign • Fraternities welcome 67 as rushing season ends • Organization join to send assistance for schools abroad • Y chats to discuss U.S. foreign policy; Religion week near • Seniors head cast for "Dream waltz", Straus' music show • WAA femmes plan night of minstrelsy, comedy and music • Dean's men capture bitter 110-97 victory over busy b-listers • Thespians to enter "Junior miss" trials for May production • Dr. White narrates Color Day history; reviews progress of Ursinus women • Women to sponsor Senator Wood here • Miller takes leave …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 16, 1950, [Number: 38], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Feb 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 16, 1950, [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.

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The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1950, Betty Leeming, Jean Leety, Ford Bothwell, Donald Stauffer, Ed Klein, Bob Gehman, Joyce Derstine, Fred Nicholls, Frank Edwards, Jean Heron, Bill Helfferich Feb 1950

The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1950, Betty Leeming, Jean Leety, Ford Bothwell, Donald Stauffer, Ed Klein, Bob Gehman, Joyce Derstine, Fred Nicholls, Frank Edwards, Jean Heron, Bill Helfferich

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Balladeer Lee to appear for return engagement • Dr. White to return for colors ceremony • Geiger to manage "Weekly" business for spring season • Greek men launch rushing campaigns via party schedule • Rosicrucians honor thirty-seven coeds at after dinner tea • Dramateurs repeat stellar production of play "Pygmalion" • 'Ruby" editors meet first of deadlines after hard-fought battle against time • Yearbook to resort to threats, horror for financial push • Eleven join classes for spring session • Cabinet to finish Y roster Saturday • Dr. Philip accepts position as church choir director • Nelson Wenner wins first …

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 9, 1950, [Number: 37], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Feb 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 9, 1950, [Number: 37], 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.

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 2, 1950, [Number: 36], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Feb 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, February 2, 1950, [Number: 36], 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.

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The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, January 26, 1950, [Number: 35], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jan 1950

The Independent, V. 75, Thursday, January 26, 1950, [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.

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