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The Ursinus Weekly, May 20, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jane E. Brusch, Jane Day
The Ursinus Weekly, May 20, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jane E. Brusch, Jane Day
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Ursinus team ties for second place in debate contest • Committee announces women nominated for organization officers • Dramatic club to present "Spring Again" starring John Ulmer and Susan Bellis • Students to schedule summer term courses with faculty, advisors • Men to give pageant take-off; May queen will be kept secret • Student to file applications for self-help positions • Frosh to feature Clyde Walton at semi-formal, June 1 • Crowning of Betty Conlin to highlight pageant of Candyland fantasy, Saturday • Group to discuss merger bill • Dr. J Flight to address vespers on the old book in …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Carol Schoeppe
The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Carol Schoeppe
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Emery Nelson speaks to large gathering on marriage problems • Marjorie Coy and Lois Wilson chosen queen of juniors' "Southern Garden" • Ursinus to enter debate tournament: Philadelphia Inquirer to give silver trophy to winning team • Registrar announces scholarship winners • Honorary society taps four members at prom • M. Coy, J. Heal picked for 'Spring Again' parts • Ursinus Women's Club to hold card party in library, May 18 • Former army doctor addresses pre-medical society tonight • Ursinus group conducts census of foreign students in U.S.A • Curtain Club group to present one act play in near …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 29, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marjorie Haimbach
The Ursinus Weekly, April 29, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marjorie Haimbach
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Esther Smythe, Ken Schroeder excel in production of Countess Maritza • Juniors complete final plans for gala prom this Saturday • Pancoast returns as dean of men • Pageant cast chosen for "The Candy Shop" in afternoon tryouts • C. Idler speaks to vesper group • Emery Nelson to discuss friendship and marriage • Orchids to operetta committees, chairmen • Students to hold picnic in Montgomery County park • Junior class chooses J. Loomis, J. Wilmot for Ruby co-editors • Dr. Livingood to address pre-med society next week • German Club to hear Harte • Future teachers organize to draw …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 15, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, April 15, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Cast adds finishing touches to operetta as opening nears • YM-YWCA to sponsor traditional musicale for Easter program • Susan Bellis, John Ulmer awarded leads in Curtain Club May Day production • Dean to celebrate birthday, April 24 • Lantern staff elects editor to succeed Betsy Shumaker • Twenty-one rushees accept sorority bids on Saturday • D. Morss to head dance committees for junior prom • Ten students attend FPA's college forum • Easter prevails at sophomore hop Saturday evening • Dr. P. Hitti addresses forum on Arab world • Pre-meds to hear Dr. Boyle • Ursinus debated Allegheny on …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 1, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, April 1, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Strictly news! No April fooling! • Helen Hafemann's "The Candy Shop" is selected for annual May Day production • Fraternities accept bids of thirty-eight • Men re-elected Grant Harity to serve as president for spring term council • Frosh to receive colors in ceremony on April 4 • H. K. Haines to present "This is News" for WSSF benefit, April 2 • Kathleen Sinclair places on all college second team • County Sabbath schools to hold convention here on April 6 • Committee selects "Spring Again" for club production • Rev. Wilke discusses "sermon-taster" reward • Rally brings forth hidden …
The Ursinus Weekly, March 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marion Sare
The Ursinus Weekly, March 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marion Sare
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Enrollment is highest in history as veterans return under G.I. bill of rights • Rehearsals underway for "Countess Maritza" production March 26-7 • Ursinus coeds capture swimming title as team takes top honors in relays • H. Haines to bring musical show to Ursinus as benefit for WSSF • Girls' Glee Club plans to sing for Easter program on April 17 • Vesper group hears Dr. Maurice Armstrong • Debaters to attend model legislature at State College • Five junior phys-edders receive basketball ratings from board • Social workers address Y group • Frats and sororities to sponsor dance • …
The Ursinus Weekly, February 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, February 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Ursinus quintet clinches southern Middle Atlantic Conference: Bears' 42-31 triumph over PMC Saturday brings team into top league position • Debating teams join new area conference at meeting held Friday • Ten students complete credits, will receive degrees in July • YM-YW holds retreat to plan for next term • Grant Harrity elected president of honorary debating society • Instructor speaks to vesper group • Emily Hickman speaks at forum on problems facing world today • Try-outs conducted for Countess Maritza roles • WSGA sets March 15 as final date for May pageant scripts • Graduate, retired minister dies • …
The Ursinus Weekly, February 4, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, February 4, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Forum will hear Dr. Emily Hickman Wednesday, Feb. 13 • Ruby rally initiates subscription drive • Jimmy Ray's orchestra to be featured at WSGA's annual Lorelei on Saturday • Gladys Howard to direct cast of "Poor Aubrey" • Dr. Aubrey to address religious gathering on 'Unity in diversity' • Rev. Hassler speaks on "What shall we be?" • Lt. John Thrash served as night photographer • Harriet Elliot reports on education meeting • G. Shoemaker to speak at dinner of men and women debaters • WSGA announces deadline date for entries in pageant contest • Sophs bring gay carnival to …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 28, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, January 28, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Council meets with administration to discuss conditions of kitchen • Y group sponsors odd jobs agency open to students • Unique corsages to be featured at turnabout dance, February 9 • Mimi Keech, John Ulmer excel in "Mr. and Mrs. North" production • Helen Alcorn speaks on social service work • Sophs complete plans for musical carnival featured on Saturday • Y racial commission schedules debate on question of Jim Crow • Debate teams argue free trade against Penn and Shippensburg • Kitchen head expresses desire to resign at close of semester • The watchbird is watching you - be …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 21, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, January 21, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Dr. Winburn Thomas addresses group gathered for second annual Y-weekend • Thespians add final touches to humorous murder mystery • Y program brings new entertainment • Club members to attend movies shown by French cultural group • Sophomores plan carnival, Feb. 2 • Helen Alcorn to speak on social service work • WSGA plans underway for traditional Lorelei • Students hold discussion group on peacetime conscription • Canterbury Club elects pres. • Dr. Thomas concludes Y activities at vespers • Ruby to launch subscription drive • Rev. Lentz desires to retire • Lutherans attend conference • Newman Club holds meeting …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Y-weekend to be centered on theme "Will Christian youth lose the peace?" • WSSF to start collections for drive under chrm. Susan Bellis • Curtain Club to bring mystery comedy "Mr. and Mrs. North" to Ursinus stage • Ten students begin eight week course in history, math • Administration appoints grad to faculty as history instructor • J. M. Hohlfeld presents lecture on literacy at Cornell University • Zimmerman speaks to vesper group • Canterbury Club to meet tonight • Yearbook staff inaugurates new system • Council buys bedside x-ray as victory drive goes over top • "Trumpet in the …
The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1945, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1945, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Councils to plan traditional dinner, Christmas dance • Y plans retreat for January 18, 19, 20 • Dramatic group names committee chairmen • December '46 to mark Oxford award renewal • Soloists, choir of hundred voices blend in successful "Messiah" presentation • Forum speaker urges better understanding of foreign policy aims • Students present Christmas musical • Lantern displays literary talent • Bob Baroll captures Y amateur show prize with feats of magic • Council needs $485 to attain goal as campaign nears climax • McClures honor upperclassmen • Dean Kline and Dr. Lentz to lead traditional candlelight service • …
The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1945, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1945, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Christmas theme lends holiday spirit to ball • Lecture by Dr. Charles Haines, "The Messiah" presentation, talent and variety show sponsored by Y.W.-Y.M.C.A., to be featured in eventful week on Ursinus campus • Y to award prize to winner of talent show • Forum to feature Ursinus alumnus as guest speaker • Debaters to discuss atomic bomb question • Council attains halfway point in victory loan drive • Dr. Kate Hansen speaks at international night • Sorority bids accepted by sophomores in finale of nerve-racking rush week • Mrs. Nellie Price assists nurse • Ruby staff sets publication date; orders …
The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1945, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1945, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Dr. Philip to direct annual production of choral oratorio • Victory loan campaign to be sponsored by women's student council committee • Dr. Kafera-Smart to be guest speaker of Y's on international day • Senior's Christmas ball to feature music by Ken Keely and Terry O'Day • Freshmen elect Barker to class presidency • Rosicrucians honor 9 new members at party • Mimi Keech chosen for leading lady in murder mystery • Freshmen down sophs in debate last week • IRC to welcome new members tomorrow night in Shreiner Hall • Medical aptitude test to be given • Sororities start …
The Ursinus Weekly, June 11, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Marian Martin
The Ursinus Weekly, June 11, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Marian Martin
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Forty Ursinus V-5's to be transferred to Washington, D.C., at end of semester • Alumnus to lead Baccalaureate; doctor to speak at graduation • Guest pastors lead church discussions • Bond drive needs $105 to reach goal • Dr. Carter to teach history at Denver U. after 17 years here • Sororities choose officers for '45-'46 • Schroeder to head next year's sophs • Ruby will not be out by June 25; copies will be sent by mail • Debaters hold annual banquet as farewell for club adviser • Ursinus alumni cancel meeting • George MacNeal named king of the …
The Ursinus Weekly, June 4, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Irene Suflas
The Ursinus Weekly, June 4, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Irene Suflas
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Y members attend retreat to plan future activities • Navy ball is success as band takes spotlight • Bond drive nears goal as Joy Harter gains lead in pin-up contest • Bob Geist to lead seniors next year; Lois Wilson re-elected as junior head • Students choose Curtain Club head for summer term • Msgr. Hawkes to speak at religious gathering • Four seniors obtain permanent positions • Ada M. Fisher establishes prize to be given at commencement • Girls give dance for war veterans • Dick Hunter speaks on eternal second chance • Civilian men to give original version …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 28, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Dwight Morss
The Ursinus Weekly, May 28, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Dwight Morss
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Jane Rathgeb elected editor by Weekly Board of Control • Thirty-one men to end pre-med studies here • Bond drive needs $606.50 to reach goal set at $1950 • Madelyn Jaindl wins WSGA election; Courtenay Richardson will head Women's Athletic Association • Curtain Club presents "The Royal Family" as climax to 1945 season • Army chaplain speaks on Memorial Day idea • Corsage sales net profit • Y retreat to be held to plan future work • Peg Hudson reigns at May festivities • E. Nelson speaks at recent forum • Seven students are winners of competitive scholarships • Civilian …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 21, 1945, Adele Kuntz
The Ursinus Weekly, May 21, 1945, Adele Kuntz
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Plans announced for full program on Parents' Day • Elections to be held tomorrow to select new campus leaders • Susan Bellis, Elaine Loughin to play leads in production of Royal Family on May 25, 26 • Navy to feature Elliot Lawrence at dance, June 2 • Sororities to give party at Valley Forge, May 29 • Corsages must be ordered tomorrow • English Club to hear review of Frank P. Adam's book • Speaker gives illustrated talk at pre-med meeting on Tuesday • Dining roomers eat food peacefully as tray-toters brave steps, steam, etc. • Emery Nelson to speak …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 14, 1945, Adele Kuntz
The Ursinus Weekly, May 14, 1945, Adele Kuntz
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
New play portrays a theater family's frenzied existence • Supper to be served May Day; no written invitations issued • Seniors elect Ann Baird and Betty Umstad as representatives to May queen's court • Students to talk over action against Germany • Curtain Club reveals promotion of members to advanced ratings • Dr. Heilemann speaks on universal prayer • Courses announced for summer term • 'Spring Fantasy' involves love intrigue taken from 'Mid-Summer Night's Dream • Norristown octave club presents program of musical selections • Prize is offered for Dutch essay • Dr. M. J. Oppenheimer to address pre-medders tomorrow …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 7, 1945, Adele Kuntz
The Ursinus Weekly, May 7, 1945, Adele Kuntz
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Victory in Europe is announced • Peggy Hudson chosen queen to reign at pageant, May 26 • Helen McKee crowned queen of junior dance mid Central Park theme • Over 600 students and faculty gather for service of worship and thanksgiving • Room deposits must be made prior to May room drawings • Chaplain talks on returned veterans • Players are announced for May Day pageant • Bond sales total one-eighth of goal • Editor announces last Ruby pictures • Gladys Howard directs second group in play • Elliot Lawrence's band to play for Navy ball Saturday, June 2 • …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 30, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Lois Williams
The Ursinus Weekly, April 30, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Lois Williams
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
May Queen nominees are announced: Peg Hudson, Betty Umstad, Betsy Clayes • WSGA to hold contest for model boy or girl to boost bond drive • Junior prom takes spotlight as Mayfair returns Saturday • Ray Cranston to leave for Shoemaker, Calif. • Armless pastor to speak on veterans' handicaps • Nature emphasized in vesper speech • Play cast is complete as production begins • Freshman hop features booby prizes, program • Room deposits must be made prior to May room drawings • Ruby photos to include sixth term pre-meds • Legion offers $500 in essay contest • Students stricken …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day
The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Students to meet for prayer service on day of victory • Park will be setting for junior prom, May 5 • Dean to celebrate birthday Tuesday; will be eighty-one • Leads are chosen for comedy, 'The Royal Family'; cast large • Frosh hop to feature quartet, prizes & eats • Y dance admission to be old clothes • Singers are guests at church musicale • Red Cross chapter to receive charter after retreat tonight • Firemen to give demonstration • Old type courts -- new type balls -- are no help to tennis enthusiast at all • Students attend YM-YW …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day, Arline Schlesser, Herbert Deen, Margaret Brunner
The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day, Arline Schlesser, Herbert Deen, Margaret Brunner
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Operetta scores weekend success despite difficulties • Bond drive opens today to buy army ambulance with student purchases • French leader to be guest speaker here • Dr. Dean discusses Russia's position • Thespians to enact "Twelve Lb. Look" • Lt. Miner conducts memorial services • Veterans to be topic of 'Y' discussion • IRC member comments on Finnish elections • Lincoln students give vesper program here • Carters offer $25 war bonds for written memorial to FDR • Professors are Chem Club hosts • "Young 'Un" to be reviewed • New swimming team wins three events, places close third …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 9, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Alfred M. Wilcox, Hilda Anderson
The Ursinus Weekly, April 9, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Alfred M. Wilcox, Hilda Anderson
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Jimmy Ray delights over 200 dancers at sophomore hop • Students to organize local Red Cross unit • WSSF to aid students in old clothing drive • Dr. G. E. Ruff addresses 'church & peace' forum • Racine works complete library French shelves • Cast has final rehearsals for "Sweethearts" to be presented Friday and Saturday nights • Dr. Vera M. Dean, author and traveler, to discuss Russia at forum Wednesday • Ten gobs battle to capture 'beast' • Students conduct devotional service • Coeds get letters for year's sports at WAA meeting • Derr captures cup with 95-point total …
The Ursinus Weekly, March 26, 1945, Adele Kuntz
The Ursinus Weekly, March 26, 1945, Adele Kuntz
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Basketball star Bob Geist places third in Philadelphia area with 12.8 average • Coeds bow to Temple sextet, ending season with three wins • Temple JV's take close game, 27-21 • Freeland-Fircroft will play Stine-Day in semi-finals • Seven girls pass test for basketball referees • Committees assist operetta staging • Originality and artistry keynote show as Stine and Brodbeck acts place first • Frosh learn about red, old gold, black • April forum to spotlight Russia as world power • Original play portrays life in coed dormitory • Curtain Club promotes three to star rating
The Ursinus Weekly, March 12, 1945, Adele Kuntz
The Ursinus Weekly, March 12, 1945, Adele Kuntz
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Freshmen choose representatives to WSGA, WAA, YW • Joy Harter resigns as Weekly co-editor • Alberta man, Ken Schroeder to sing leads in "Sweethearts" to be presented April 13,14 • Speaker receives honorary degree as twenty are graduated at mid-term • New students include freshmen and veterans • "B" list includes 48 civilians, Navy • New rec center regulations introduced • B. Cassatt, B. Tyson to debate against Penn State team here • Ruby drive starts; deadline is March 24 • Hunter addresses vespers; stresses internal devotion • Ursinus Circle to award $15 for original May pageant • Library stacks …
The Ursinus Weekly, February 12, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines
The Ursinus Weekly, February 12, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Rev. A. Z. Schellhase to address grads at exercises Feb. 24 • Students aid scrap drive as everybody gets little white notes • Jenkins excels as "murderer" in "Night Must Fall" production • Navy students receive orders to new units • '944' tea honors new Rosicrucians • T. Kandahl speaks on postwar Norway • Students to present recital on Thursday • Mermaids to form new campus club • WSGA is frowning on dungarees, slacks for campus wear - (for P. E. classes, okay) • Get in the swing with spring, young man, and send your secret love a valentine • …
The Ursinus Weekly, February 5, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Henry K. Haines, Irene Suflas, Justine Richards
The Ursinus Weekly, February 5, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Henry K. Haines, Irene Suflas, Justine Richards
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Banquet, ball top memories of past for record crowd • Sororities adopt rules regulating rush season • Dramatic group to present "Night Must Fall"; Florence Cherry, Warren Jenkins are leads • Y holds retreat to plan activities • College board reveals changes in calendar • WSGA open "big business" at games • Rev. Adams addresses college church groups • YMCA elects Chiaravalloti to head campus organizations • Lombardo to feature new sentimental song • Miss Snell is on advisory board for health pamphlet in library • What will be the future of foreign trade? • Coeds convert losing halftime score …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 29, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines, Margaret Brunner
The Ursinus Weekly, January 29, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines, Margaret Brunner
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Curtain Club production to provide audience with thrills and suspense • Well attended Lorelei features canteen theme and original corsages • Ada Chang describes Pearl Harbor bombing • Andy Kerner and band to play for Navy ball Friday evening • Lutherans elect Leona Bechtold president at Thursday meeting • YMCA will have elections • Vespers feature male quartet in challenge to youth service • 'Stardusters' make second visit to Valley Forge General Hospital • Betsy Shumaker elected editor of Lantern to succeed Haines • Churchmen to conduct denominational groups • Senior pictures for 1945 Ruby to be taken Wednesday • …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 22, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines
The Ursinus Weekly, January 22, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Y weekend closes with vespers talk by Dr. A. N. Sayres • Cast of drama is new to Ursinus audience but has experience • Sailors lured to destruction by Lorelei; Ursinus version to have canteen theme • Tickets to be out for Navy ball soon • V-12 men give Johnson transfusions at hospital • Curtain Club lists intra-club groups • "Ahoy" attends party as pre-meds celebrate • Final intramural contests held by men's, women's debate clubs • Canterbury Club elects Delheim as president; draws up board • Dr. Lentz represents reformed at Cleveland peace conference • Y discussion group is …