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The Ursinus Weekly, May 19, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Walter Turner
The Ursinus Weekly, May 19, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Walter Turner
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Bruins trip 'Fords for sixth success; Ross notches win • WSGA installs officers at dinner for women • Class of '48 names A. Simons, D. Helms to fill top offices • Ruby show offers eye-filling co-eds in modeling roles • AVC aims delivered by Mr. William Batt • Y conducts weekend of fellowship, planning • Alpha Psi Omega welcomes six Curtain Club initiates • Annex man to head next year's sophs • FBI agent addresses students • Varsity Club slates Wednesday banquet • Last FTA program features discussion of Horace Mann • Language clubs elect officers • Choral group picks …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 5, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Burton
The Ursinus Weekly, May 5, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Burton
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Bruins rally to topple Greyhounds, 8-7, for fourth victory: Bears record third successive triumph as eleventh-inning run trips Moravian • Thespians offer Moss Hart comedy; gymnasium site of year's last play • Cub and Key honors seven more "U" men with membership • New council elects J. Dahlman to fill presidential post • Author to discuss U.S. labor at forum • Gala junior dance marks return of the promenade • Dorm elections held for forthcoming year • May Day activities to be featured by crowning of queen • Sophomores elect R. Reid to class president post • Cancer authority to …
The Ursinus Weekly, July 1, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jeanne B. Loomis, Grant Harrity, Ray Warner
The Ursinus Weekly, July 1, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jeanne B. Loomis, Grant Harrity, Ray Warner
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Board announces faculty revisals; new plans adopted • Baccalaureate degrees received by eighty-nine students as Ursinus observes seventy-sixth annual commencement • Prizes awarded to honor grads for scholarship, citizenship • Rev. Maurice Hohlfeld addresses conference of mission's group • Dorms elect officers, senators for next term • Tau Kappa Alpha initiates five • Men elect Ross council prexy; name seven others as members • Rev. Billman, D. D., delivers address to senior class Sunday • T. Gresh, Williams take honors as valedictorian, salutatorian • P. Willauer named alumni president • Rosicrucians entertain fifty-two girls at tea • Women's Club gives …
The Ursinus Weekly, June 10, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Hilda Anderson, Helen Hafeman
The Ursinus Weekly, June 10, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Hilda Anderson, Helen Hafeman
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Ninety-two students to receive degrees at seventy-sixth annual commencement: Dr. Johnson to deliver address; graduation week events listed • Group three to present two one-act plays at Curtain Club meeting • Student council to hold installation banquet on Tues. evening, June 18 • Athletes to hold banquet, Thursday • Juniors elect Paul Detwiler to presidency of 1947 class: K. Schroeder is junior prexy; frosh elect Hallinger leader; also names Eckenroth, Nikel, J. Rathgeb as other officers • Editors announce release date of next Lantern issue • Outstanding debaters honored by Tau Kappa Alpha fraternity • Dr. Armstrong is guest speaker …
The Ursinus Weekly, June 3, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Virginia Haller, Dwight Morss, Carol Schoeppe, Nancy Twining, Jane E. Brusch, Joan Wilmot
The Ursinus Weekly, June 3, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Virginia Haller, Dwight Morss, Carol Schoeppe, Nancy Twining, Jane E. Brusch, Joan Wilmot
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Gathering to hear Dr. E. F. Campbell at religious meeting • Fogel prize offered for winning essay on Pennsylvania Germans • President announces lease of building for housing 100 veterans • Temple president to deliver address at commencement exercises on July 1: A. M. Billman, D. D., to preach baccalaureate sermon, June 30 • Franklin I. Sheeder to speak at F. and M. baccalaureate service • Cabinet appointed for 1946-47 term by YWCA president • Frosh transform gym into tropical paradise • The Weekly presents newly elected leaders on campus • Ruby staff issues last call for purchase of yearbook …
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 13, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, May 13, 1946, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Students register for 8 week course in summer school • Judges chose debaters to represent Ursinus in league tournament • Weekly board of control names editorial staff for next year • Dr. Miller awarded travel fellowship to Latin-America • Rev. William Shaffer addresses gathering on "Mother's Day" • Dr. Philip to judge in festival • French Club to visit nuns • Emery Nelson concludes discussions on friendship and marriage Wednesday • J. Caton announces Friday deadline for corsage orders • Colorful Mardi Gras to come to Ursinus Saturday evening • Canterbury Club to discuss liberal arts college tonight • Pre-med …
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, June 25, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Jane Day
The Ursinus Weekly, June 25, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Jane Day
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Bond drive tops goal to enable purchase of two Army ambulances • Board of Directors appoint new instructors to faculty • Ursinus presents degrees to fifty-five at seventy-fifth annual commencement • Rev. Bomberger gives sermon at Baccalaureate ceremony • Prizes awarded to honor grads for scholastic, athletic work • Dr. McFarland addresses grads on "the ethics of pretension" • Coed leaders installed at W.S.G.A banquet • Girls will occupy Brodbeck as dorm • Betty Carr will serve as Rosicrucian president • Naval officers to teach summer term courses • Four Navy men receive orders for midshipmen, ROTC training • Activities …
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 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 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, June 5, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter
The Ursinus Weekly, June 5, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Next year's class officers elected; Chiaravalloti to head senior class • Navy ball is success through efforts of worrybird and helpers • Patterson-Cranston's big 'sheik' show to be presented Friday night in gym • Ursinus has 78 donors for Red Cross unit • Trinity speaker urges stronger faith in god • Graduates to hear Penn provost speak • Bryn Mawr pastor to address seniors • Lt. Blanche Schultz '41, returns to Florida to resume duties • A birdseye view of the ball - by a gob • Annual Y retreat will be Sunday to make plans for future work • …
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 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, April 24, 1944, Marion Bright, James Money, Henry K. Haines
The Ursinus Weekly, April 24, 1944, Marion Bright, James Money, Henry K. Haines
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
New swing band plays sweet and hot as large student audience approves • Haines to head Lantern; new staff will take over • Betty Umstad rules as queen of prom at junior dance • Author tells theme of May pageant • Students will try out for operetta this week • Max Lerner to speak on May 10 at forum • Youth of today have same courage as did heroic pioneers of yesteryear • Dr. Leinbach describes recent surgical progress • English Club members hear review of the American • Pastor vacations in Florida • IRC hears Pan American 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, 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 17, 1943, Marion Bright, Robert Quay
The Ursinus Weekly, May 17, 1943, Marion Bright, Robert Quay
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Dr. Lewis C. Scheffey addresses graduates at seventy-third commencement exercises • Goodyear offers women positions • Students donate sixty-five pints of blood to Army • Portrait of Dean unveiled Saturday • Reverend Lampe speaks at baccalaureate • English Club draws for books at meeting • Blazers and medal awarded at annual WAA installation • Debaters elect Knieriem • Two win open scholarships • Associated Press awards second place to Weekly • Forum Committee elects officers for summer, fall • F. & M. to hear Dr. McClure • Physical Education Club has picnic • Students aid charities • Robert Ihrie and …
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 …
The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1943, Marion Bright
The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1943, Marion Bright
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Marshall stresses service to others to set up kingdom • Ursinus to be host to debating teams • Betty Kirlin and Julia Ludwick elected to head girls' campus organization • Levitsky leads band for Mardi Gras fete at sophomore dance • Help purchase Ursinus jeep through war stamps • Women lay plans for May production • Debaters to meet Moravian Thursday • Talk on north Africa to highlight program of 'France forever' • Six from Ursinus elected to TKA • Casts chosen for 2 plays to be given on May Day • Native Oslo girl to talk on Norway • …