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The Ursinus Weekly, January 12, 1948, Robert Juppe, Ray Macqueen, John Martin, Roy Todd, Jane Mcwilliams, Doris Gill Jan 1948

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 • …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 24, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Charles Idler, Jean Anne Schultz, Helen Derewianka Feb 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, February 24, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Charles Idler, Jean Anne Schultz, Helen Derewianka

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students schedule spring activities at meeting Monday • Twenty-two make "B" list of college for spring term • Summer term to run for eight week period from July 7- August 29 • Fifty-six men accept fraternity bids as climax to week of rushing parties • Students to get snowball tickets in supply store • FTA panel gives problems facing beginning teacher • Colors presented to freshman girls by junior advisors • Temptation is topic at vesper gathering • 746 Main St opened to students; M. Hewitt to head dormitory • L. Oddo elected to MSG vacancy • Y to conduct …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 20, 1947, Jane Rathgeb Jan 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, January 20, 1947, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Norman Thomas scheduled to address forum on present economic situation • Mildred Wilson chosen queen in close re-election voting • Is-If Lorelei combine for "snowball" formal at Sunnybrook, Feb. 28 • Y takes over annual turnabout; dance on Feb. 14 WSSF benefit • Debate Club picks D. Evans as leader • Twelve seniors leave in mid-term graduation • Students receive invitations form Rosicrucian group • Junior class elects new prexy; Archie Simons assumes dual job • Souerwine is chosen president of national debating fraternity • Recruits sought for state guard • Charles Idler speaks at vespers; uses twenty-third psalm as …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 25, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Joan Wilmot, Irene Suflas Mar 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, March 25, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Joan Wilmot, Irene Suflas

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Varsities to clash in basketball game for feature event of Ruby rally • Rev. Franklin I. Sheeder to terminate position as college registrar July1 • MSGA holds meeting to revise constitution on pre-war basis • Inter-sorority-fraternity dance to mark reorganization of frats on campus • Ursinus honors court kings with banquet, letters • Representatives attend debaters convention • Inter-frat board has first meeting Monday • Ursinus faculty club meets • Pre-meds change membership rules • Carolyn Howells to give report on trip, conference tonight • Peg Singley addresses vespers • Frosh party features get acquainted theme • Christine Franzen reviews …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 22, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Joy Harter Mar 1943

The Ursinus Weekly, March 22, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Joy Harter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Juniors to stress music, patriotism at annual formal • Curtain Club puts finishing touches on Cat and Canary • Last minute spurt names Nancy Landis bond queen • Penn prof believes in France's future • Weekly to publish directory of Ursinus grads in service • Federation plan for post-war world approved by Pennsylvania debaters • WSGA sets date for filling petitions for 1944 officers • Susan finishes painting • Faith needed in crises Daniels tells vespers • Grad's chem paper printed • Little-known professor surveys fraternity field in recent study • Irish jig at shamrock shag • Women to vote …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 11, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Henry Turner, Leon North, William H. Sutcliffe Jan 1943

The Ursinus Weekly, January 11, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Henry Turner, Leon North, William H. Sutcliffe

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

How to find God is Koch's subject at Y's installation • College Who's Who lists ten seniors in current edition • Forty will graduate on January 25 in first mid-year commencement • Weekly board fills editorial positions as nine graduate • Anders pre-med society to hear illustrated talk by noted dermatologist • Band pleases some in inter-frat ball • Biology Department receives microscope from Dr. Price • Men debaters open season • Ursinus queen's coronation will replace May pageant • Clamer girls campused • First Ursinus casualty revealed by the Navy • English Club hears Dunant tell of Franco-Nazi hate …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Richard Wentzel, Donald Melson Dec 1942

The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Richard Wentzel, Donald Melson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Academic council announces future examination dates • Banquet and party will highlight gala Christmas season • Frosh elect Bain to council • Adamic explains "Two-Way passage" and reconstruction plans to forum • Annual senior ball trip to tropic isle attracts 120 couples • Oldest grad dies in Philly hospital • Four soloists and supporting chorus score in "Messiah" • Pre-Meds hear Dressler talk on tropic diseases • Ex-college nurse moves • Thirteen added as Weekly reporters • Rev. Schlingman to speak at brotherhood meeting • Inter frat-sorority ball will climax rushing week • Year's first Lantern issue to be published …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 23, 1942, Denton Herber, Robert Ihrie Feb 1942

The Ursinus Weekly, February 23, 1942, Denton Herber, Robert Ihrie

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lenore Berky is choice of co-eds to rule over May Day ceremonies • Dr. Gable queries vespers on type of world to seek • WSGA sets Wednesday for women's annual Color Day • Willauer will return Tuesday night to discuss peace plans at forum • Dr. Mattis traces history of insulin in diabetes cure • Student council formulates plans for registration of all campus cars • Y-sponsored "Kukan" to picture horrors of Jap "Chinese incident" • Reverend Edward Platts is Lenten speaker Wednesday • Mrs. Shelley quits post in registrar's office after 11 years of service • Battle smoke lifts …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 9, 1942, Denton Herber, Leon North, J. William Ditter Jr., Robert Ihrie, Elwood Heller Feb 1942

The Ursinus Weekly, February 9, 1942, Denton Herber, Leon North, J. William Ditter Jr., Robert Ihrie, Elwood Heller

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dancers at Lorelei to slide and glide with Wally Spotts • Vespers speaker calls attention to spiritual conflict • College work-study plan to enable students to work in defense plants • "Toyland Fantasy" by Betty Urich will be script for May Pageant • Pre-med society hears outline of specialists' work • Women to meet Swarthmore in debate Wednesday night • Attention, men! • Callahan, Curtis, and Heckman to lead panel discussion at IRC • Central Nominating Committee elects Joyce Tuers chairman • Activity schedules are curtailed due to accelerated program • Students present gift to Miss Moll as token of …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 2, 1942, Denton Herber, Betty Yeager Feb 1942

The Ursinus Weekly, February 2, 1942, Denton Herber, Betty Yeager

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

College adopts extensive intramurals in place of varsity spring schedules • Open season declared on freshmen: rushing will start next Monday • Y to inaugurate drive for funds to aid refugees • Bricklayers and other elites attend dance of east side Soshul Club • All plans are being laid for first test of blackout system tomorrow night • Pre-medders will hear Ursinus 1932 grad at meeting Tuesday night • Five girls and lone male are new Ursinus students • Forty-five students find names on dean's list after semesters • Cambridge University graduate, D.H. Adney, will speak at vespers • Depleted …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 5, 1941, Denton Herber, Robert Tredinnick, Eva Smith, Fred Tomafsky, Robert Ihrie, Dillwyn Darlington, Douglas Davis May 1941

The Ursinus Weekly, May 5, 1941, Denton Herber, Robert Tredinnick, Eva Smith, Fred Tomafsky, Robert Ihrie, Dillwyn Darlington, Douglas Davis

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Crowning of May queen will be feature of gala Mexican pageant here Saturday • Forum hears analysis of the war-torn world • Y officers installed at Sunday morning service • Divorce action to be filed here • Straus' 'A waltz dream' is graduation operetta • Dr. Dorrance will talk on surgery to pre-meds • Seven denominations to participate in conference; program will include discussions and fellowship • Morris will present program of variety music at Y concert • TKA plans for banquet • Hungarian Reformed Church pastor to address AAUW • Grads to return to campus for Alumni Day, June …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 20, 1941, Nicholas Barry, James Raban Jan 1941

The Ursinus Weekly, January 20, 1941, Nicholas Barry, James Raban

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Dahlberg gives marriage essentials • Vice-president confirms his promise to visit Ursinus • Three strong foes defeat bear quintet • Scott leads man-hunt as Lorelei dance chief • Pakenham resigns YWCA presidency • Richards named head of soph hop committee • Besse Howard returns to address next forum • Men's Debate Club goes over plans for second semester • Fred Wrigley and orchestra entertain at inter-frat. ball • Book collecting to be subject of talk by Rev. James Niblo • Interfraternity council fixes new dates for rushing parties • Fraternity rushing rules • Albright, F. and M., and Muhlenberg …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Douglas Davis, J. William Ditter Jr., Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Garnet Adams May 1940

The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Douglas Davis, J. William Ditter Jr., Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Garnet Adams

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Speaker Clinchy shows threat of ideology clash • Open house program includes track meet, exhibits, exams • Penn invites three to bicentennial this fall • Seniors revolutionize program of Class Day • Le Art's Ambassadors to play for May hop • "King's daughters" is feature of Mothers' Day entertainment • The lovable Sycamore family comes to Ursinus • Dubuque wins contest • Lantern deadline announced • Review of Ursinus athletic program • Counseling system used aids student adjustment • Placement tests indicate high ranking of Ursinus freshmen • Application of three tests to educational institutions should precede matriculation • Ursinus …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 22, 1940, Mark D. Alspach Jan 1940

The Ursinus Weekly, January 22, 1940, Mark D. Alspach

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Martha Atwood Baker added to Ursinus Music Department • Cagers defeat Lebanon Valley, F. and M.; Upset by Bucknell • McLaughlin announces fraternity party dates • Walton's orchestra signed for Lorelei event on February 16 • Rev. Sheeder attends meeting of Hazen Conference Committee • Jan Peerce has Philadelphia fame • I. R. C. selects members for forum contest on February 7 • Students would continue Dies Committee • Four frosh women debate at Norristown High on Thursday • Wanted: A purpose • Commentator: A great statesman passes • Society notes • Recording program presented at meeting of French Club …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 15, 1940, Mark D. Alspach Jan 1940

The Ursinus Weekly, January 15, 1940, Mark D. Alspach

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus dribblers divide pair of close contests during week • Hamburger is most unpopular food at Ursinus, poll shows • Worth of wit told by Dr. F. H. Green • Nocturnal succorers labor in vain • Ferguson is chosen to head soph hop • Second semester plans revealed by YM-YW • McGowan elected freshman prexy • Four trips in schedule of men's Debating Club • Dr. McClure attends meeting of presidents of Penna. colleges • Social service trip to New York City April 5 • Inter-fraternity sorority dance draws 100 couples • Dr. John Price will speak to pre-med society, …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1939, Allen Dunn, Nicholas Barry, Harry Atkinson Feb 1939

The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1939, Allen Dunn, Nicholas Barry, Harry Atkinson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

College to observe Founders' Day here Thursday • Phones busy as 'sinus sirens swing into action • Forum committee tells tentative spring plans • Gebhardt's pageant chosen for May • Courtmen lose lead, game to St. Joe five • Two movies on tuberculosis to be shown in science building • Costumes and music add to effectiveness of Byron sisters' art and magic ability • Curtain Club to stage request performance of 'Vision at Inn' • YM-YW to present "Crusades" • Baby girl born to Mauchlys • Montgomery County alumni to hold informal dinner, dance Friday • Dr. Bancroft vespers speaker …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 9, 1939, Allen Dunn, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Paul Wise Jan 1939

The Ursinus Weekly, January 9, 1939, Allen Dunn, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Paul Wise

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bedner to chairman "Lorelei"- when vampires pursue and ladies do too; Alspach picks Wilson for junior prom • Byron sisters will mystify here again • Women to enjoy dancers at meeting • Brotherhood, sisterhood dance is success Saturday night • Dean Stahr addresses vespers audience last night • Office surveys student body • Ruby sets January 15 subscription deadline • James Montgomery to speak in forum • Pinocchio, treasure isle played by marionettes • YM-YWCA shows British film "Rhodes, the empire builder" • AAUW hears Dr. Black discuss early theatre • Opera star to present recital and conduct voice clinic …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 23, 1938, Allen Dunn May 1938

The Ursinus Weekly, May 23, 1938, Allen Dunn

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senior women to have new date privilege • Fraternity and sorority councils reorganize • New York musician will hold voice clinics at Ursinus • Dr. McClure speaks as MSC inducts new president • Joint Y's roast hot dogs in upper dinning room • Class of '39 chooses Glatfelter president • Bartholomew to represent YMCA at Eagles Mere • College pastor to head Eastern Synod • Crowning climaxes capers of captivating queen, characters, and court • Ursinus pageants produced by alumnae • Alpha Psi Omega elects • Reconciliation fellowship to have Ursinus unit • Musical organizations will present "Mikado" twice in …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 14, 1938, Vernon Groff, Carlton Davis, Nicholas Barry Feb 1938

The Ursinus Weekly, February 14, 1938, Vernon Groff, Carlton Davis, Nicholas Barry

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. F. P. Graves to speak on revived Founders' Day • Students to attend peace meeting at Swarthmore • Frosh girls hear musicale of 18th century works • New deal, business understanding necessary • M. Sattazahn wins pageant award • 85 freshmen tapped in rushing • Wimer discusses students' conception of divinity • College committee takes scholarships from 7 students, places 3 scholarships on probation • Alumnus Wharton acts as navigator and second pilot on naval non-stop flight to Hawaii • Thomas Glassmoyer '36, attains high honor in becoming editor-in-chief of U. of P. law review • Mid-year students feted …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 8, 1937, Abe E. Lipkin, Norman E. Mcclure, Calvin D. Yost Feb 1937

The Ursinus Weekly, February 8, 1937, Abe E. Lipkin, Norman E. Mcclure, Calvin D. Yost

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus campus is sorrowed by death of president emeritus George Leslie Omwake • Poley wins May pageant choice • Many favored men to dance to George Craig's strains • Fraternity bids to be extended tomorrow; today marks beginning of sorority rushing • Forum hears German woman on youth, feminist movements • Bear wrestlers lose close tourney with Temple, 20-18 • Hedgerow to present three productions in two nights • Second volume of Shakespeare edited by McClure, Holzknecht • Curtain Club to present "Ghost train" on road trip • Co-ed sextet swamps Bryn Mawr in first court meet • Editorial: Should …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 18, 1937, Abe E. Lipkin Jan 1937

The Ursinus Weekly, January 18, 1937, Abe E. Lipkin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Rec center opens after mid-years • Men, girls ready to start rushing • Courtmen lose league tilt to Albright; grizzly grapplers drop first to U. of P. • Saturday gym plan lists introduction of badminton • Today's hospital report states dean resting well • Hedgerow players return in popular Shaw comedy • Wrigley's music pleases at frat-sorority dance • Co-eds invite men to annual Lorelei; committee announced • Women's Club invites alumni, friends, to Saturday luncheon • President lists aims, needs of Ursinus in interview; stresses importance of faculty to college standard • Women debaters meet Penn State, Drexel, in …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 11, 1937, Abe E. Lipkin Jan 1937

The Ursinus Weekly, January 11, 1937, Abe E. Lipkin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

$100,000 Ursinus scholarship fund planned by county committee in honor of Omwake • Junior week-end chairmen chosen • Winspear speaks at Sunday forum • "Getting married" to be presented on Feb. 3 • Fred Wrigley's band at frat-sorority ball • Weekly board approves election of new reporters • Pancoast sets final date on $3.50 Ruby subscription • Ursinus Circle to give tea for girls on Wednesday afternoon • Alumnus kills fox on campus; Poum quits chase, is foxed • Fenton and Roberts scholarships are established at high schools • McClure addresses chamber of commerce at Souderton • Directors discuss retirement …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin Dec 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Jing" addresses athletic meeting • Christmas observance includes church service in Bomberger and party in gym • Doc Winkler, campus personality, is dead • Meredith, former Washington state coach, speaks tonight • Costello and Tworzydlo on "Little All-American" • Boswell and Helffrich debate as Tau Kappa Alpha initiation • Campus groups entertain at informal Xmas parties • Angermann talks to "Y's" on consumer cooperation • Old speaks at vespers in chapel; Snyder, Olp lead • Psych test results show frosh thirty points above average • Ruby nears completion as senior write-ups are due • Mr., Mrs. Burton report on Newark …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 17, 1936, E. Kermit Harbaugh Feb 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, February 17, 1936, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Forum engages Dr. Guy Claire • Ehlman to speak here February 27 • Grizzly matmen win second meet as Johns Hopkins is pinned, 19-11, Saturday night • Baseball, track cards released by Johnson • Sororities hold parties in first rushing week • Lantern staff formulates rules for essay contest • Debaters meet three teams on first trip • Women debaters to combat Penn State in home meet • Forty-five men are pledged to fraternities during week • Johnny Peiffer's Brunswick orchestra plays for Lorelei • Group sitting schedules for yearbook released • Dr. John Cooper discusses criminal rehabilitation • Band …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 20, 1936, E. Kermit Harbaugh Jan 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, January 20, 1936, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Committee named for Lorelei dance • Rushing to begin for frats, Feb. 5 • Second half slump costs grizzly basketeers victory as Albright Lions win league tilt • Transition survey nears completion • Executive committee founds scholarships • Full schedule released for men's Debating Club • Dorms organize under student council plan • Dr. Donald Baker speaks at vespers Sunday night • Dr. J. L. Barnard attends American colleges meet • Kosmella is improving in Norristown hospital • Drs. Kline and Brownback hear president of Harvard • Dr. Omwake improves • Advisory group sponsors lecture by Miss White • Brotherhood …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 13, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh May 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, May 13, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Trumbore twirls bears to victory • Record audience sees Zwing play • Faculty names Jesse Heiges and Helene Myers valedictorian and salutatorian of senior class • May pageant features Mother's Day program • Prof. Sheeder reviews current class annual • Beddow re-elected to head senior class for next year • Sheeder, Barnard attend alumni meet in New York • Women's club of Ursinus holds tea for mothers • Will LaMon's college club orchestra plays for May hop • Dr. Pearson addresses Anders pre-med society Wednesday • Dr. Omwake shows progress • Council on activities to reorganize Thursday • Candidates are …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 11, 1935, Jesse Heiges Feb 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, February 11, 1935, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Coeds to be hosts to men at Lorelei • Glassmoyer voted 1936 Ruby editor • Basketeers drop overtime tilts • R. C. Johnson releases spring sport schedules • Sororities to extend bids Friday at noon • Frosh elect new president • Men's council amendments approved at faculty meet • Central nominating committee to choose May Day characters • Lincoln and Ursinus debaters to clash on medicine question • I.R.C. to hear discussion on current world topics • Music Club meet featured by Glee Club selections • Women debaters to argue Drexel coeds in dual meet • English Club meets tonight …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 4, 1935, Jesse Heiges Feb 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, February 4, 1935, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fraternity rushing to close tonight • Juniors to hold election of 1936 yearbook editor • Schedule released for 1935 gridders • Scholarship announcement mailed to high schools • Lebanon Valley stops bears, 41-37 • Castle Moro orchestra secured for Lorelei • Pageant chosen for May Day celebration • "Pinafore" to be presented by combined glee clubs • Physical education group shown special movies • 1935 yearbook to sponsor questionnaire for seniors • All articles for Lantern must be ready by Feb. 15 • Freshmen girls to be in intramural debates • Ursinus to be represented at Upper Darby conclave • …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1935, Jesse Heiges Jan 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1935, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Coming catalogue to contain course changes; additional studies in literature to be given • Rushing season to begin Jan. 30 • Grizzlies divide conference tilts • Valentine motif chosen for annual Lorelei • Sorority rushing season to get under way Feb. 5 • Penn debate winner to be announced on Sat. • Three religious creeds to have exponents here • Group of activity pictures for Ruby go to engravers • Jr. week-end committees announced by T. J. Beddow • Seniors to petition faculty to eliminate final exams • December F.E.R.A. payroll averages $13.92 per student • Carter attends historical meeting …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, J. Harold Brownback, Jesse Heiges Dec 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, J. Harold Brownback, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus directors confer at meeting • Dr. Jesse Heiges added to faculty • Grizzlies close grid season with win over Albright in turkey day battle at Reading • 1935 winter schedules released by Johnson • Dr. Fred B. Smith to address student body • Ursinus students to attend conference at Gettysburg • Student council approves constitutional changes • Debating fraternity plans to initiate new members • Dr. Mauchly to speak at Hall Chemical Society meet • Socialized medicine to be topic • Debating Club discusses optional class attendance • A new era in science • Ursinus sticksters close season with …