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The Ursinus Weekly, January 15, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines
The Ursinus Weekly, January 15, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Thespians to give mystery drama of unusual record • Stardusters, band plan "solid" swing musical • Discussion, dance to feature 'Y' activities for this weekend • Students give views on racial prejudice • Ball chairmen plan theme and banquet • "Stilla lookin" advises Lorelei lorn as local Sadie Hawkins' Day approaches • Carney's talk advises correction of troubles • Debate clubs hold intramural contest • New Yeoman has seen action in 4 invasions • Friday is Lantern deadline • Men's student council sponsors evening dancing in rec center • Rev. Platts explains prayer book at meeting of Canterbury Club • …
The Ursinus Weekly, December 11, 1944, Joy Harter, Jane Day, Adele Kuntz, Doris Jean Shenk, Paul Stauffer
The Ursinus Weekly, December 11, 1944, Joy Harter, Jane Day, Adele Kuntz, Doris Jean Shenk, Paul Stauffer
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Forum to feature M. K. Whiteleather, war correspondent • Martha Wilson to appear as new soloist at annual presentation of Messiah Thursday • President speaks at vesper service • Cast is announced for holiday show • Thespians to produce Noel Coward mystery • John Bates discusses peacetime conscription • Three men are tapped by Cub and Key Friday • Prom, show are spotlight memories • War bond drive lags as final week begins • McClures will entertain girls at Christmas parties • Senate plans Red Cross project • Registrar attends conference • Dorms to submit guest lists • Union or …
The Ursinus Weekly, December 4, 1944, Joy Harter, Jane Day, Adele Kuntz, Marian Martin
The Ursinus Weekly, December 4, 1944, Joy Harter, Jane Day, Adele Kuntz, Marian Martin
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Monaco accepts presidency of class at traditional freshman banquet • Prom, tea, show to capture limelight of senior week-end • War brings feminine touch to Freeland Hall -- first time in history • WSGA will sponsor equipment contest for war loan drive • Alumni take part in vesper service • Professor Michael dies; taught education, math • Youth conference draws 240 delegates to college • Speaker tells of nursing openings • Dramatic group hits all time "low" as hordes attend meeting • Girls adopt Ursinus blazer • Registrar to represent college • English Club admits eleven; meets tonight at Dr. …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 20, 1944, Joy Harter, Jeanne B. Loomis, Adele Kuntz, Irene Suflas
The Ursinus Weekly, November 20, 1944, Joy Harter, Jeanne B. Loomis, Adele Kuntz, Irene Suflas
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Campus heads plan full calendar for student activities • 'Players' are chosen by Curtain Club 'stars' under revised system • Three more students receive recognition in "Who's Who" • Len Mayfair is scheduled for senior ball with "Miles of Melody" orchestra, Dec. 8 • Sororities accept 18 pledges Friday • Brass quartet plays at Thanksgiving service • Fleet men interviewed represent land, sea, air phases of U.S. Navy • WSSF send relief to allied students • No nails, no tape -- rooms are decorated • Prospective debaters to meet with Betsy Shumaker tonight • WAA plans hockey play day to …
The Ursinus Weekly, October 9, 1944, Joy Harter, Jeanne Beers
The Ursinus Weekly, October 9, 1944, Joy Harter, Jeanne Beers
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Curtain Club scores triumph with production of Hay Fever • Phys edders return, open hockey season • New frosh girls outnumber men; Navy men to shift • Committee will meet tonight to reorganize Canterbury Club • YM-YWCA plans frosh reception • Atlantic City Naval Air Base downs Ursinus, 45-7, Saturday • Hilger, Schwier replace Picco, Watford in V-12 ship's company • Vespers improved by new technique • Plans go ahead for music room • Library to get new assistant; Miss Passmore is Carnegie grad • University women to meet • Penn soccer eleven defeats bears, 9-1 • War stamp, bond …
The Ursinus Weekly, September 15, 1944, Joy Harter
The Ursinus Weekly, September 15, 1944, Joy Harter
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Traditional bonfire to be lighted tonight as Swarthmore game opens '44 season • Third Navy ball to be held Saturday evening in Thompson-Gay gymnasium • Navy to sponsor aquacade showing warfare aquatics • Curtain Club to present "Hay Fever" Noel Coward's comedy, on October 6, 7 • Reorganized men's council explains rules to civilians • Forty girls to return for physical-education program; teaching course begins • Rev. Rockel discusses six pillars of peace at vesper service • Pre-meds leave October 1; students get teaching positions • Navy men address pre-med society • Memorial services held for former Weekly editor • …
The Ursinus Weekly, August 14, 1944, Joy Harter
The Ursinus Weekly, August 14, 1944, Joy Harter
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Three of faculty join armed forces; two library staff members to leave • Swing orchestra to play Thursday as Litwak drums, leads, and M.C.'s • Gridders practice with coach Bailey for future games • Navy to produce musical comedy • Civilian men ousted by weaker sex; girls to move to Stine, Derr, Freeland • Assembly guests hear well known ministers • Playoffs scheduled for softball league • Thespians to present Noel Coward comedy on October 6 and 7 • Dormitories to give acts in variety show in gym on August 25 • Navy plans dance for September 16 • Canterbury …
The Ursinus Weekly, July 17, 1944, Joy Harter, James Money
The Ursinus Weekly, July 17, 1944, Joy Harter, James Money
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
First decks play ball tonight in starting game of schedule • Library will present concert this evening • Actors plan play; dramatists have new regulations • Committee plans summer schedule • V-12 men now outnumber civilians as summer semester opens here • Assembly to be held on campus August 7-14 • Students elect WSGA leader • Y projects vary • Norristown pastor addresses Y Sunday vespers service • Andrew Rihl buys Highland Hall twenty years college property • Starer enters V-12 from Pacific area • Customs
The Ursinus Weekly, May 29, 1944, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Helen Hafeman
The Ursinus Weekly, May 29, 1944, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Helen Hafeman
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Girls elect Betty Dando, Anne Styer, Anne Baird to head organizations • Ken Keely to play for Navy ball Saturday; dinner and entertainment to precede dance • Local men ruined by secret weapon • Quay, Haines to be operetta comedy team in six-sided love tale • Penn provost to give graduation address • "Christian faiths" is Gross' vespers topic • Ten members to be initiated into honorary debate society • Betty Tyson heads debaters; new members elected to club • Collegians to lead jam session featuring 'Foul Five' Wednesday • Dean of dentistry from Temple to address pre-med students • …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 22, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Margaret Brunner, Henry K. Haines
The Ursinus Weekly, May 22, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Margaret Brunner, Henry K. Haines
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Operetta success by Victor Herbert to be presented • Colorful pageant and Junior Miss production spell success, good times on Parents' Day • Toulouse tells of his life at Kodiak • Betty Brown to wed Lt. Dando Wednesday • Elections to be held tomorrow for heads of major organizations • Have energy of ideal stresses Rev. Singley at vespers yesterday • Men to present own version of pageant; Here's our tip offs for the take off • Marilyn Smythe weds ensign in Penn chapel • Stassen is presidential choice on campus as result of election • Y frolic to feature …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 15, 1944, Marion Bright, Henry K. Haines, Betty Kirlin, Irene Suflas
The Ursinus Weekly, May 15, 1944, Marion Bright, Henry K. Haines, Betty Kirlin, Irene Suflas
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Anita Hess to be crowned queen in gay "Land of Oz" pageant Saturday • Adele Kuntz and Joy Harter become first co-editors of Ursinus Weekly • Junior Miss to show trials and tribulations of an adolescent girl • Lerner stresses internationalism • Carney uses 'courage' as vespers topic • Navy ball to include banquet and show • All coeds vote "yes" to new WSGA setup • Club to hear book reviews by B. Yeager and B. Cooke • Freshmen candidates give debate for club meeting • Robert Mathieu, Ex '42, dies at Penn State University • Bird life abounds on …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 8, 1944, Marion Bright, James D. Preaskorn
The Ursinus Weekly, May 8, 1944, Marion Bright, James D. Preaskorn
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Newcomers to take 12 of the 18 roles in Curtain Club play • Dr. Max Lerner to address community forum on post war problems of our democracy • Beverly Cloud to sing in The Red Mill • Hunter explains pharisees' question • Debate clubs active on national question • WSSF sets up hostels for Chinese students • Students to have last vote on proposed constitution • Ursinus library clock is copy of Big Ben • Blood donor unit coming • Land of Oz dancers, committees at work on May pageant to be given May 20 • Four girls, one boy …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 1, 1944, Marion Bright, Beverly Cloud, James Money, Henry K. Haines, Margaret Brunner
The Ursinus Weekly, May 1, 1944, Marion Bright, Beverly Cloud, James Money, Henry K. Haines, Margaret Brunner
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Senate proposes government plan with revised laws • Whelan describes sinking of "Wasp" • Characters selected for May Day pageant • Junior Miss, former Broadway success, to be presented here May 19 and 20 • Max Lerner to talk here next week • Haines gives views about immortality • Thespians present The Streets of Hell • Carol Swartley married Saturday to Frank Miller • Lantern reorganizes Creative Writing Club • Mrs. F. I. Sheeder addresses prospective college girls • Martha Franklin, friend of campus boys, is awarded good neighbor orchid • Women's dorm committee to take corsage orders • Mrs. …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 17, 1944, Marion Bright, James Money, Beverly Cloud, Grace T. Knopf
The Ursinus Weekly, April 17, 1944, Marion Bright, James Money, Beverly Cloud, Grace T. Knopf
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Curtain Club chooses comedy, Junior Miss for May production • Juniors to present " A spring night" at annual prom this Friday evening • Girls will present "The land of Oz" • John McClellan named first vice-president for coming convention • "Organized peace is not impossible" say college students • Barbara Cooke to sing in recital tonight • Women debaters to travel to Albright College • Dr. Baker stresses need for teachers • Brotherhood sponsors devotional at Trinity • Dr. H. M. Leinbach to speak to pre-medical society • Students enjoy barn dance • Swing band to make debut at …
The Ursinus Weekly, March 13, 1944, Marion Bright, Alice R. Haas, Norris A. Johnson, Jeanne B. Loomis
The Ursinus Weekly, March 13, 1944, Marion Bright, Alice R. Haas, Norris A. Johnson, Jeanne B. Loomis
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Girls grab gobs for gala gathering as leap-year Lorelei looms at last • Y will entertain at spring reception • Students sell $13,744.70 in war bond drive as Eileen Smith wins second individual prize • Dr. W. Fuller explains CED work after war • Rex Gregor is awarded silver star for bravery • Chaplain tells students progress is inevitable • Senators to direct Red Cross drive here • Curtain Club to give three one-act plays • Marian Martin becomes IRC secretary-treasurer • Freshmen to receive colors in ceremony on Thursday • World Student Service Fund helps Chinese students solve problems …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 31, 1944, Marion Bright, James Money, Joy Harter
The Ursinus Weekly, January 31, 1944, Marion Bright, James Money, Joy Harter
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Jackie Loughead will play at sailors' quarterdeck hop • Jupiter Laughs scores campus hit regardless of failure on Broadway • Dr. White will lead discussion on labor • Speaker stresses nurses' education • Dr. Shumaker addresses students at vesper service • Dr. James Dean to speak to pre-medical society • Mrs. Noble will discuss music with French Club • Wednesday dances begin again • Schedule classes this week • Sally Deibler sells $334 in war bonds for second place • February 29 is deadline for next issue of Lantern • German Club will feature group singing at meeting • Y …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 24, 1944, Marion Bright, Henry K. Haines, Margaret Brunner
The Ursinus Weekly, January 24, 1944, Marion Bright, Henry K. Haines, Margaret Brunner
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Thespians to give Jupiter Laughs this weekend • Students hear talks on religious work • Mrs. Mary Barrett Lowery to speak tonight about U.S. Cadet Nurse corps • Eileen Smith tops war bond sellers in campus drive • Dr. E. M. Fogel offers prize for best essay • Betsy Shumaker discusses current events for IRC • Sailors will sponsor quarterdeck hop • Dr. John Heilemann talks to students at vespers • Editor Barbara Cooke asks for Lantern criticisms • Orders for Ruby pictures will be accepted soon • Francis Earthrowl wins pie-eating contest at fair • Mountaineer life pictured in …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 17, 1944, Marion Bright, Henry K. Haines
The Ursinus Weekly, January 17, 1944, Marion Bright, Henry K. Haines
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Students hear Senator Ball speak at forum • War loan campaign to be sponsored by Student Council and Weekly: $15,000 goal will permit Ursinus to buy plane • A. J. Cronin's drama Jupiter Laughs marks new undertaking for club • Y handbooks distributed • Churchmen to speak at Y conferences • Hobson girls take amateur night prize • Dr. C. G. Haines addresses students at open meeting • Cabinet room of Y open to faculty members • Y's to stage country fair • Women students see movies about Navy WAVE training • Pastor urges happy spirit in Sunday vespers talk …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 10, 1944, Marion Bright, Charlene Taylor, Charles H. Miller, Henry K. Haines, Joy Harter, Jane E. Brusch, Helen Hafeman
The Ursinus Weekly, January 10, 1944, Marion Bright, Charlene Taylor, Charles H. Miller, Henry K. Haines, Joy Harter, Jane E. Brusch, Helen Hafeman
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Fine cast chosen for coming play, Jupiter Laughs • Ensign Miriam Waltemyer to speak on Navy waves • Senator Ball will speak at Ursinus this Wednesday on post-war world • Ursinus honor grad to speak tonight • Dorothy Waltz engaged • Intersorority dance postponed • Students joyful at belated banquet • Rosicrucians elect girls to fill coveted offices • Memorial marks site of girls' seminary • Post-war employment ideas solicited in Pabst contest • Dr. Hartzell holds office on Collegeville council • Combined Y's will sponsor amateur night on Friday • Rev. Shaffer addresses student body at vespers • Ursinus …
The Ursinus Weekly, December 13, 1943, Marion Bright, Jeanne B. Loomis, Irene Suflas
The Ursinus Weekly, December 13, 1943, Marion Bright, Jeanne B. Loomis, Irene Suflas
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Successful ball has Christmas setting, breakfast at 11 p.m. • Seasonal programs to end with candlelight service • 1-A engineers may join Army corps • Girls fill positions on Weekly staffs • Ursinus choir to join with N.Y. soloists in traditional Messiah presentation • Dr. Nevin Harner speaks to students about faith • Thespians try out for Jupiter Laughs • Y has Christmas tea; students entertain • Mrs. McClure to entertain college women next week • IRC to admit new members • Students may give blood to Red Cross this week • Men and women will have annual banquet together …
The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1943, Marion Bright, Richard Clover
The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1943, Marion Bright, Richard Clover
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Ursinus girls give to war fund drive • Movie will be shown Friday • WSGA to have war stamp booth • Jackie Loughead's orchestra to play at senior ball this Saturday night • Curtain Club to give Jupiter Laughs next • Civil service seeks over 100 draftsmen • Red Cross requests blood donations • Jane Kircher becomes new IRC president • Pre-med society will see medical movies tomorrow • English and Spanish clubs have meetings this week • Y's to entertain students at tea in Shreiner Hall • Head cook at college dies at home of heart attack • Freshmen …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 22, 1943, Marion Bright, Joy Harter, Jane E. Brusch, Alice R. Haas
The Ursinus Weekly, November 22, 1943, Marion Bright, Joy Harter, Jane E. Brusch, Alice R. Haas
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
WAC needs women for officer duty • Congressman Ditter killed in Navy airplane crash • "Other wise man" told by vespers speaker • Francis appeals to Ursinus students for support in Nat. War fund campaign • Senior prom set for Dec. 11; Marshall names chairmen • Examination given for library jobs • Loans for girls available • Day study has luncheon • Cruel fate, sophs harass frosh girls • Sarah Helen Keyser weds Navy man in canal zone • USO among benefactors assisted with your war fund contribution • Libby Rubin becomes head of women's debating club • Booster group …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 15, 1943, Marion Bright, Grace T. Knopf, Joy Harter, Beverly Cloud
The Ursinus Weekly, November 15, 1943, Marion Bright, Grace T. Knopf, Joy Harter, Beverly Cloud
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
We must not lose this peace, urges Miss Sigrid Schultz • Who's Who honors Ursinus seniors • Arsenic and Old Lace scores hit before two capacity audiences • Middleton celebrates fifth year in Navy • St. Luke's holds special services: Ursinus graduates prominent in history of local church • Men debaters seek new Navy, civilian members • Mr. W. H. Ludwick speaks to students at vespers • Students and faculty meet • E. Jane Thomas to review Joseph P. Marquand's book • Student leaders to direct combined Y fireside chats • First Lantern to be Jan.1; will be distributed free …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 8, 1943, Marion Bright, Irene Suflas
The Ursinus Weekly, November 8, 1943, Marion Bright, Irene Suflas
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Russell C. Johnson resigns at college • Forum to present Miss Sigrid Schultz Wednesday night: Radio commentator to speak on They'll do it Again • Curtain Club to open dramatic season with thriller, Arsenic and Old Lace • Organization heads meet tomorrow night at 7:30 • Ruby will come out if students subscribe • New Supply Store has P.O., soda fountain • Dr. Garrett joins faculty • Seniors elect Marshall • Former Weekly editor engaged to Verna Bock • Women's Club sponsors Valley Forge songmen • Pre-medical students take nationwide aptitude tests • Women drop torch and pick up tray …
The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1943, Joy Harter, Dick Clover
The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1943, Joy Harter, Dick Clover
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
College thespians will stage play November 12, 13 • Bears upset favored Temple even in rainy night contest at Owl stadium • Chorus to give concert at college November 4 • Frosh to begin program Oct. 25: New V-12 men to report Nov. 1; student enrollment totals 540 • Civilians to graduate; V-12 men will leave for training schools • V-12 unit receives war bond pennant • F&M, Willow Grove win over Ursinus • Soccermen to play Oct. 23 • Hockey prospects bright • McCausland is tennis champ • Frat-sorority banners adorn gym as ninety couples dance
The Ursinus Weekly, September 20, 1943, Joy Harter
The Ursinus Weekly, September 20, 1943, Joy Harter
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Swarthmore tames bears' eleven, 12-0, in curtain raiser • Semi-formal dance Oct. 2 after naval training game • Seeded men down rivals in tourney • "Arsenic and Old Lace" to be given by Curtain Club early in November: Choose Broadway hit as first; Anderson and Cooke share leads • Officers of Navy reveal past life: Lt. Miner was western educator, Lt. Coan interested in athletics • Library receives 2000 new books • Coeds are to return early for autumn sports program • Mrs. Miller joins staff as Dr. McClure's secretary • Rec center offers relaxation to students woozy from work …
The Ursinus Weekly, July 26, 1943, Robert Tredinnick, Fred Knieriem
The Ursinus Weekly, July 26, 1943, Robert Tredinnick, Fred Knieriem
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Navy men battle Curtis clouters as season opens • Penn names Kellett basketball head • Nearly 350 students and sailors enroll for sixteen-week semester • Summer assembly meets August 2-9 • Day studies redecorated girls help to make changes • Curtain Club prepares for coming season • Students recondition courts in preparation for tennis • Weekly to be monthly for summer term • Sophs begin frosh initiation • Y's sponsor weekly dances; rec center is opened • Staiger and Mann appointed as instructors in science • Navy trainees lead busy life as V-12 program commences
The Ursinus Weekly, May 3, 1943, Marion Bright, Glen Stewart, Robert Quay, Joy Harter
The Ursinus Weekly, May 3, 1943, Marion Bright, Glen Stewart, Robert Quay, Joy Harter
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
WSGA has dinner for Ursinus women to install officers • Combined Y's present illustrated lecture at vespers Sunday night • May Day celebration features coronation ceremony, plays • 60 students sign to donate blood • United aircraft offers engineering fellowships • Schwartz, Fairlie chosen to head Y next semester • Former Ursinus athlete killed while in training • Frosh debaters present trial at annual banquet • Phys-edders to return for fall sport program • Prospective students take exams on open house day • Scope of IRC explained by Dr. White at banquet • Freeland 305 "jinxed" as six leave in …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 26, 1943, Marion Bright, Walter Hunt, Dean Evans, Eleanor Grubb, Julia Ludwick
The Ursinus Weekly, April 26, 1943, Marion Bright, Walter Hunt, Dean Evans, Eleanor Grubb, Julia Ludwick
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
College thespians to give two plays as climax to May Day celebration • Year book published by France forever for current year • Crowning of May queen Nancy Landis to highlight Mother's Day Saturday • Rev. Tovey downs "might rules right" • Musical portrays Easter scriptures • Girls draw for rooms tonight and tomorrow • Walter Sanborn to speak at annual Weekly banquet • Volunteers donate blood • Education 5-6 scheduled for September-October • Dr. Appleton will address pre-med society Thursday • Phys-edders to swim in Norristown Wednesday • Dramatists elect officers • Speaker to show slides at vespers Sunday …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 19, 1943, Marion Bright, Dean Evans, Betty Brown, William H. Daniels
The Ursinus Weekly, April 19, 1943, Marion Bright, Dean Evans, Betty Brown, William H. Daniels
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Judges chose girls to portray roles in May pageant • Thespians to give two Barrie plays • Dean Steward will head men's council; Mildred Halbruegge wins WAA election • College will return stamps for Easter • Y officers installed at vespers service • Medical relief group asks students for biology kits • Lenten speaker interprets Jesus' dreams as universal • Ursinus TKA cancels debating conference • Choir and Y's present Easter service tonight • Dr. Theo. Herman speaks to brotherhood of St. Paul • Women debates accept twelve new members • France forever movement represents upholders of nation's pre-war spirit …