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The Ursinus Weekly, October 20, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, October 20, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus defeated but not disgraced in battle with Swarthmore • Plants of region published by Dean • Hockey teams are getting into shape • Junior varsity loses game on Friday • Straw vote to be held Tuesday • Many brothers and sisters at Ursinus • W.S.G.A. holds first mass meeting • Campus problems • Highland Hall improvement • Y.M.C.A. meeting • Y.W.C.A. meeting • Meeting of English Club • Debating Club • Dogs devour delightful delicacies • Student volunteer hire • Delaware captain weds after Ursinus game


The Ursinus Weekly, October 13, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, October 13, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Groups assemble for first meeting of school year: Classicists met at Shreiner; English-historical group; Chemical-biological group; Mathematical group; Modern language group; Economics & Business administration; Historical-political group • Audience pleased by male quartet • Varsity and Delaware battle to a standstill • Girls enjoy hike • Our future opponents • Debating Club argues Ku Klux Klan question • All-college dinner at Erie • Education as an asset to success • Prize offered for yell • H. W. Walker addresses YMCA meeting


The Ursinus Weekly, October 6, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, October 6, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Rhodes Scholarship open to candidates • Varsity victorious at Drexel; A tough loss for junior varsity • Dr. White holds freshman tea • Joint YM-YW meeting held • Lecture course program arranged • Debating Club holds first session • Derr Hall entertains freshmen • Do you have your Y handbook? • Two choir rehearsals scheduled • Class elections • Twenty-five dollars for a yell! • Alumni Association elections • Schaff business meeting • Whereabouts of class of '24 • Meeting of debaters association


The Ursinus Weekly, September 29, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake Sep 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, September 29, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Debating society is organized • Varsity gives Penn a tough battle • Musical organizations well under way • Our future opponents • Men's & women's Athletic Association elect • Evans, Hunsicker and Yaukey stand out in 34-0 defeat • Student council holds first dance • Ursinus represented at Franklin Institute banquet • Mrs. E. Allen entertains in honor of Mrs. P. Mertz • Girls' Athletic Association • YMCA meeting • Dr. Omwake addresses Brotherhood of St. Paul • WDAR broadcasts football dope • Lawn fete held by Woman's Club


The Ursinus Weekly, September 22, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake Sep 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, September 22, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Dunham speaks at college opening • Y.M. and Y.W.C.A. reception first social event • Members of faculty advanced in position • Glee Club members are very optimistic • Debating Club to be formed Tuesday evening • Red & black team wins first game • Sophomore team work wins tug-of-war • New members of Ursinus faculty • Football candidates getting into shape • Six ways to get to the Penn game • New men's dormitory • New students • Junior varsity has very good schedule • First student council dance Saturday evening • Student council election


The Ursinus Weekly, June 2, 1924, Howard T. Herber, Julia E. Shutack, George Leslie Omwake Jun 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, June 2, 1924, Howard T. Herber, Julia E. Shutack, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Faculty to lose two members • Penn State and Ursinus divide honors over week end • Glenwood alumni hold reunion • Library campaign improves by degrees • Commencement plans announced in detail • Summer session at University of Mexico • College Republican clubs • Girls Glee Club assists at Pottstown • Basketball U's awarded, managers elected • Schaff semi-annual business meeting • Pupils recital of the Ursinus school of music • Hiking Club shows marked improvement


The Ursinus Weekly, May 26, 1924, Howard T. Herber, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake May 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, May 26, 1924, Howard T. Herber, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

I.N.A. at Ursinus next year • Ursinus wins two out of three • Thaddeus Rich gives violin recital • Senior class reception and formal banquet • Alumni Library committee repeats its challenge • Men's Glee Club will give radio concert, June 7 • Gilpin elected president of student council • Moravian tennis team wins from Ursinus • Editorial comment: W. H. K. Miller • Silver Bay Conference • Campus notables: Four year athletes • Kirkpatrick addresses final YM-YW meeting • Girls' Glee Club sings • Chem-Bi group meeting


The Ursinus Weekly, May 12, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake May 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, May 12, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dickinson bows to Ursinus batmen • Junior class play "The Intimate Strangers" given Friday evening • Alumni Memorial Library fund coming on apace • May Day exercises held in spite of weather • Immigration the question of interscholastic debate • Junior varsity loses to Hill School players • Seton Hall game very uninteresting affair • Moravian tennis players wallop Ursinus men 5 to 1 • Varsity debaters elect manager and discuss plans • Summer school bulletin shows fine schedule • Editorial comment: A Phi Beta Kappa for Ursinus • Christian Endeavor election


The Ursinus Weekly, May 5, 1924, Howard T. Herber, Julia E. Shutack, George Leslie Omwake May 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, May 5, 1924, Howard T. Herber, Julia E. Shutack, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Library campaign shows progress • Ursinus represented at YMCA conference • Asher R. Kepler addresses students • Survey taken of conditions at Princeton • Varsity defeated while scrubs defeat • Junior varsity wins • English Club holds monthly meeting • Resume of coming events proves very interesting time ahead: May Day; Junior play; Music week • Campus notables: Former student council presidents • Mr. Thomas Clemens addresses YMCA • First YW meeting under new administration • Zwing repeated "Dulcy"


The Ursinus Weekly, April 14, 1924, Howard T. Herber, Macdonell Roehm, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, April 14, 1924, Howard T. Herber, Macdonell Roehm, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Varsity wins two out of three • New WSGA officers inaugurated • Juniors to present "Intimate Strangers" • Varsity debaters awarded gold "U" • Chorus to give oratorio of "The Holy City" • Conflagration sweeps court of men's dorms • New YW cabinet takes office • Biology Journal Club • Campus notables: Honor students • Faye '24 at intercollegiate oratorical • Junior varsity loses • Cook addresses YMCA • Muhlenberg game canceled


The Ursinus Weekly, April 7, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, April 7, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus represented at regional INA conference • Joint YM-YW meeting hears Rev. Bawden • Weatherman interferes with the baseball games • Campus one of the beauties of Ursinus • Glee clubs preparing for numerous concerts • Y.M.C.A. plans made for next year, committees appointed • Former student in semi-centennial celebration • Modern American poets discussed at English Club meeting • Rousch improving • Musical recital at Shreiner


The Ursinus Weekly, March 24, 1924, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, March 24, 1924, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Railway has opportunities for college men • Annual gym exhibition pleases large audience • Kern elected captain of 1925 basketball team • Interesting summer camp for students • Baseball player sustains broken leg • A proposed intelligence test for Ursinus • Rhodes scholarship announcement • Deputation work has new interest • 1924 "Rubies" will arrive this week • Faye, '24, speaks in Philadelphia church • Manager announces changes in ball schedule


The Ursinus Weekly, March 17, 1924, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, March 17, 1924, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Simon Fess speaks to large audience • Rapid progress made in perfecting Zwing play • Pastor asks to be special policeman • Debating league results interest many high school youths • Ball candidates display fine form • Penn and Cedar Crest are beaten • Girls' basketball season successful • Dr. Gary Myers, '09, attacks teaching methods • Letters awarded to varsity and scrub men • Office will close list for women applicants • Frosh win last game of inter-class contest • Alumni Athletic Association dance should be delightful


The Ursinus Weekly, March 10, 1924, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, March 10, 1924, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Albright wins both debates Thursday • Ursinus rated high in College Blue Book • Girls outplayed on week end trip • Rev. J Hunter Watts, '04, dies in Lancaster, March 4 • Groups hold semi-annual meetings • Varsity five win eight; lose ten • F. & M. surprised by 28-16 defeat • York alumni hold delightful banquet • Rev. Mr. Ohl addresses joint "Y" meeting • Student council luncheon • When Shriner shrieks Ursinus sheiks come dashing from each dorm • Sylvia writes intimately of people at March dance


The Ursinus Weekly, February 25, 1924, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, February 25, 1924, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Open forum debates with Elizabethtown College: Affirmative wins vote on world court question; Negative team wins decision in debate here • Schaff anniversary play makes hit in nearby town • Team trounces Haverford, loses to University of Delaware • Girls dedicate YW room in library building • Girls win from Penn in fast home game • Chapel address given by woman welfare worker • Ursinus supplies many teachers for Pennsylvania schools • Two class basketball games last week • York alumni to hold annual reunion March 1 • YM nominations • Men's mass meeting


The Ursinus Weekly, February 18, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, February 18, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Girls break even in two games • Manager Hassler completes 1924 baseball schedule • Four degrees conferred at Founders' Day exercises • Zwing to present "Dulcy" on anniversary • Varsity lost out on southern trip • Track team to perform at Osteopathy carnival • First intercollegiate debate Thursday night • Alumni Athletic Association to hold benefit dance • Leap year dance held on Saturday • Studio recital • University of Penn relay carnival biggest event of year • Editorial comment: Faculty vs. students; Singing the campus song • Essays on the semicolon • Tennis schedule includes match with Osteopathy • …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 11, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, February 11, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Week of prayer includes many valuable meetings • Varsity quintet splits games of past week • Alumnus dies in veterans' hospital at Rutland, Massachusetts • Rev. D. S. Schneder will be chief speaker Founders' Day • Music recital on program for Founders' Day • Girls' basketball team wins first two games • Personnel for debating teams is announced • Former Weekly editor visits King Tut's tomb • Dr. Omwake at convention • February dance announced for the sixteenth • Editorial comment: Woodrow Wilson • Junior varsity loses to Allentown Prep • Senior-junior game


The Ursinus Weekly, February 4, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, February 4, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Price through with coaching • Death of Merrill Yost '15 announced • College community shocked by sudden death of Dr. Good • Seniors trip sophs 19-17 in close game • Varsity defeated in two games • Actor-alumnus returns • Professors wanted in China • Howells sings at Bellevue • Annual week of prayer to be conducted by "Y" • Debating tryouts tonight • Classes and societies hold semi-annual elections • Correction


The Ursinus Weekly, January 21, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, Willard S. Rosenberger, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, January 21, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, Willard S. Rosenberger, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

College represented at citizenship conference • Vote on peace plan shows most students favor it • Reserve five loses to Hill and Perkiomen • Freshman five defeated • Varsity basketball team wins one and loses two • 'Sinus bloomer girls are still bloomin' • Girls hear "Y" secretary at regular meeting • W.S.G.A. meeting shows girls are interested • Honorary alumnus appointed • Editorial comment: The Bok peace prize • YM cabinet notes • Central Seminary notes • Havilah McCurdy prize contest subject given • Juniors win interclass game • Death of noted alumnus


The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, William Daniel Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bare, '24, represents Ursinus at national student volunteer convention • Edwin M. Whitney entertains with "Hit the Trail Holliday" • Dr. W. A. Freemantle addresses joint meeting • Ursinus tossers win two straight • Lehigh University is host to college editors • Ethelbert Yost '21 writes of conditions in China • Debating trials will be held February 4th • Glenwood holds postponed Christmas party • Another alumnus an author • Havilah McCurdy prize contest subject given


The Ursinus Weekly, January 7, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, January 7, 1924, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Christmas parties were cheery goodbyes for girls • Dog House holds big party before Christmas • Lecture course number will feature fine reader • Exams start Monday January 21st • Meeting of interested men launches debating • Dr. Price accepts post of college physician • Basketball team splits first contests of year • Y.M.C.A. rooms now boast of new lot of furniture • Philadelphia Club holds party during holidays • Montgomery County Club dance provides fine time • Ursinus at the PSEA convention • Glenwood party postponed • Herbert Howells accepts call • Ursinus vs. Textile


The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1923

The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Schaff Society scores hit with "Prince Chap" • Hockey team has finished season with much credit • Football men elect Evans leader for 1924 season • Football banquet is wonderful testimonial • Meeting of debaters will be opening shot of season • Dr. Kershner resigns as college physician • Basketball team is being formed for coming season • Trinity dedicates its new memorial chapel • Montgomery County Club plans holiday dance • Philadelphia Club decides on holiday social affair • Council's dance successful • President of Ursinus Woman's Club speaks to WSGA


The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1923

The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Frosh soph football game ends in tie at six all • Philadelphia Club plans activities • Attention! Ursinus teachers in Pennsylvania • Student council dance Saturday the 15th • Trinity Reformed Church will open memorial chapel • Prospects for next year in football are good • Basketball prospects seem very promising • Schaff Society promises excellent play Friday • Frosh-soph hockey game ends in 2-0 win for sophs • Bok peace prize will have huge referendum • Editorial comment: Shorten the football season • Recital by music pupils


The Ursinus Weekly, November 26, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1923

The Ursinus Weekly, November 26, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students of government hold national convention • Montague Light Opera Company is lecture course number • Athletic Association adopts new constitution • Work started on heating plant for cage • Hockey team plays tie game with University of Penn team • Parade and huge bonfire feature victory holiday • Student council dance held last Saturday


The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1923

The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus defeats F. & M. when Eckerd kicks goal: Faculty grants holiday to celebrate victory over old rivals • Ursinus team drops hockey game to Temple • Thanksgiving Day will belong to old timers • Susquehanna will send strong team Thanksgiving • Real pep meeting listens to "Stoney" McLinn speak • Schaff completes plans for anniversary play • Dope on standing of victories and defeats • Republican nominating convention in miniature • Dance next Saturday but no football game • America writing world history • Enlarging the college dairy


The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1923

The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus loses PMC game by 29-17 score • Annual freshman banquet held at McAllister Hotel • Y.M. and Y.W.C.A. have excellent speakers: Joint meeting addressed by Rev. Dr. Frank M. Gray; Dr. Conwell delivers his famous lecture Tuesday • Causey leaves school • Hockey team wins from University of Penn 3-1 • Scrubs overwhelm Normal School team at home • Freshman rooms stacked • Examinations for teaching positions in Philadelphia • Schaff play selected • Student council dance


The Ursinus Weekly, November 5, 1923, Richard F. Deitz Nov 1923

The Ursinus Weekly, November 5, 1923, Richard F. Deitz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Hockey team wins from Trenton Normal • Norristown scene of victory over strong Albright team • High school debaters are guests of Ursinus • French preacher makes strong appeal for aid • Babson prize essay competition • Lafayette confers L.L. D. upon President Omwake • Thanksgiving Day gala occasion at Ursinus • "Stoney" McLinn will be speaker at pep meeting • Bible study classes • Senior girls guests of Ursinus Women's Club


The Ursinus Weekly, October 29, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1923

The Ursinus Weekly, October 29, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Team displays real offensive strength • Hockey team comes back in tying Swarthmore 2-2 • Hallowe'en night in literary societies: "The Ghost Story" is feature in Zwing; Schaff presents "Mater," short three act comedy • Senior class holds dance for benefit of the Ruby • Hood College celebrates thirtieth anniversary • New President at St. John's • Future opponents • Dr. Hanson inaugurated as Gettysburg's president • Pep meeting held for Temple game • 1925 Ruby election • '99 class planning for silver anniversary • "Our complete salvation" is message to YMCA • Hockey schedule to date


The Ursinus Weekly, October 22, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1923

The Ursinus Weekly, October 22, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Haverford defeated on its own field by decisive score • Hockey team loses close game to Swarthmore girls • Freshman week results in many amusing stunts • Girls hike to Lost Lake under auspices of YW • Candle service features decision night in YW • President Omwake and Hon. A. R. Brodbeck represent college • Ursinus rooters hold pep meeting in cage • Football results • Give credit for debating • Dueling popular in German universities • Haughton, Columbia coach, writes about spectator • Scene on campus looking from Olevian Hall • Special notice for hockey


The Ursinus Weekly, October 15, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1923

The Ursinus Weekly, October 15, 1923, Richard F. Deitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus drops Delaware game in last period • This is the dope on the football team • Social service talk at weekly YW meeting • How Ursinus' future opponents fared • Musical program begins season's entertainment • Boxing features smoker held by Athletic Association and YMCA • Reserve team loses home game by one touchdown • Reformed Church will dedicate new building • Arrange important event for lovers of music • W.S.G.A. held meeting last Monday evening • Dueling popular in German universities • Cost of college life