Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
- Institution
- Publication Year
- Publication
- Publication Type
Articles 331 - 360 of 1531
Full-Text Articles in Cultural History
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, 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, 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 20, 1944, Marion Bright, Jeanne B. Loomis, Henry K. Haines, James Money
The Ursinus Weekly, March 20, 1944, Marion Bright, Jeanne B. Loomis, Henry K. Haines, James Money
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Hudson stresses Christian division from rest of world • YM-YWCA to welcome frosh and Navy at Holiday Inn • Lorelei scores a hit with everyone as girls catch men for dance dates • List of new students includes 13 civilians and 9 fleet sailors • Delta Tau pledges twelve new members • Freshman girls get colors at ceremony • Girls vote tomorrow for 1944 May queen • Y's to present musicale with theme of holy week • Mr. D. L. Helfferich heads post-war planning group • WSGA launches drive for Red Cross here • Old man experience gives pointers to …
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, March 6, 1944, Marion Bright, Jeanne B. Loomis
The Ursinus Weekly, March 6, 1944, Marion Bright, Jeanne B. Loomis
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Drive extended to obtain $2000 for fighter plane • Navy plans to continue college training program • Dr. W. D. Fuller will speak at forum this Wednesday • Twenty-five graduated at mid-year exercises; Philadelphia surgeon speaks • Thirty colleges to hold model United Nations conference March 30 • Educated women needed now in armed forces, later in post-war work • Navy men shifted to other units • Wilmer Knight '41, killed in action on Italian front • Dr. Garrett discusses France Forever conference • Loraine Walton appointed assistant editor of Ruby • May pageant deadline set; rules announced by dean …
The Ursinus Weekly, February 7, 1944, Marion Bright, Richard Clover, Charlene Taylor, Margaret Ewen, Beverly Cloud
The Ursinus Weekly, February 7, 1944, Marion Bright, Richard Clover, Charlene Taylor, Margaret Ewen, Beverly Cloud
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Sally Deibler sells $1400 in bonds as fourth loan drive reaches new high • Loughead charms top crowd at festive quarterdeck hop • Typical student is quiet and reserved at Ursinus College • Dr. James Dean gives talk on central nervous system • Cap is aiding war effort, seeks air-minded recruits • French Club will feature songs, games at meeting • Joh Ziegler addresses student body at vespers • Community club plans public forum on labor relations topic, Feb. 8 • Y party to feature ace novelty act • Don't be be a Joe or Maisie Zilch, try studying now …
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 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, 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 …
The Ursinus Weekly, March 29, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Marion Bright, Jack L. Thomas, Garfield Sieber Pancoast
The Ursinus Weekly, March 29, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Marion Bright, Jack L. Thomas, Garfield Sieber Pancoast
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Naval forces call for senior women to join reserves • College band to play for Mardi Gras fete, planned as soph hop • Sheeder and Pancoast will supervise Army, Navy qualifying examinations • Rader scores hit at spring formal • Cub and Key picks 5 men in annual prom tapping • Lobbyist to speak for federal union • New war bond drive initiated to buy jeep • Freshman starlets gain plaudits with dramatic mystery • Y to sponsor fools' frolic • Negro men to lead vespers • Pre-med group to see movie • Nancy Landis elected May queen • IRC …
The Ursinus Weekly, February 22, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr.
The Ursinus Weekly, February 22, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr.
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Jean Haight leads bond queen race during first week • Ruby staff proceeds with curtailed plans for wartime annual • Haverford bows to grizzlies in first court tilt of season • Curtis men will vacate hall in interest of economy • Ursinus wins place in debate tourney • Miller tells vespers of today's happiness • Y's will sponsor polish war films • Juniors sign Rader's band to play at spring formal • Two hundred students say dawn adieus as thirty-one reservists leave college • Juniors hold class party • Air Corps cuts college list by seven this week • Play …
The Ursinus Weekly, February 8, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Jim Zeigler, Bob Wilson, Richard Wentzel
The Ursinus Weekly, February 8, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Jim Zeigler, Bob Wilson, Richard Wentzel
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Altered constitution awaits ratification of men's assembly • Date rationed gals display patriotism in Lorelei struggle • Jacobs workers vote today on union representation • Lehigh professor will address forum on oriental post-war reconstruction • Sale of war stamps will nominate coed as queen of bonds • Curtis succeeds Cooke as '43 yearbook editor; plans curtailed Ruby • Training program lists 281 colleges • Impressive new electric orgatron replaces Clarke organ in chapel • Ideals of YM-YWCA explained to frosh • Pre-med society will hear talk by med school dean • Dramatic fraternity meets • Music Club holds meeting • …
The Ursinus Weekly, December 7, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr.
The Ursinus Weekly, December 7, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr.
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Vespers speaker pleads cause for charter freedoms • Lecture by Louis Adamic, "The Messiah" presentation, tropical, moonlit senior ball, and Curtain Club comedy to be featured in eventful week on Ursinus campus • Five Ursinus students attend IRC conference • 4 veteran soloists to sing oratorio • Gordon to return for senior formal • Cast rushes week of final practice • Friday named by president as 18-19 registration day • Christmas party to follow annual banquet next week • Ex-Weekly editor engaged • Snell's belles tie Baker's boys • Five Bullets make Ursinus' all-opponent first team • Basketball coeds begin …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 30, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Donald Melson, William H. Sutcliffe
The Ursinus Weekly, November 30, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Donald Melson, William H. Sutcliffe
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Y launches drive at Ursinus today in behalf of WSSF • Louis Adamic, "Messiah," and senior ball to make the week of December seventh one of the biggest of the college year • Community club's program questions way toward peace • Grad's sister dies in Boston tragedy • Faculty sends four to profs' conclave • Y heads to address frosh • Analysis of women re-written to include artistic viewpoint • Personality and broad musical experience distinguish Dr. Philip • Debaters to meet tonight • Snell's belles give bear sports first unblemished season in five years • Giants finish perfect season …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 23, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Joe Much
The Ursinus Weekly, November 23, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Joe Much
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Vespers audience hears Koch speak on life of Christ • Dr. Carter instructs men's debate club in argumentation • Louis Adamic, noted author and lecturer, will address the December ninth forum; fifth "Messiah" to return following night • Styres, de Nault, Jamison, and Vickland will be featured as vocal soloists • Negro youth tells of race prejudice • Seniors rushing plans for December weekend • Williams tells chemists about science of tanning • English Club hears Hopkins review "Unforgotten Years" • Forum's town meeting scheduled tomorrow • Pre-meds will see movies • War bonds and stamps sale begun by women's …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Henry Turner, Frank J. Curtis
The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Henry Turner, Frank J. Curtis
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Bears feast on dragon meat in 19-13 dads' day victory • Nelson pleads for dynamic religion at Y conference • Old timers' dance to feature music by Damon Holton • Cooke chosen for senior play lead • Girls asked to give hand in making war bandages • Mass meeting addressed by Chinese YWCA worker • Lt. Disert to tell Wednesday forum about the WAVES • Rogalinski named president • Bayne tells Chem Society of polarographic function • Pearson to tell pre-meds of their status in the war • French Club to hear Dunant • Dr. White attends conclave • Freshman …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Marion Bright
The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Marion Bright
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
First forum hears political, economic stakes of the war • "Unity in diversity" will be subject of interdenominational conference • Council president tells vespers of religion in college • Fathers' Day banquet to feature addresses by Steward and Ditter • "Praise the lord" chaplain attended college during '28 • Old timers' day to feature Gettysburg game and dance • Curtain Club books play tryouts for Tuesday night • Library increases rake-off on books that are overdue • English Club schedules book review for tonight • Former college nurse attending U.S. Army "somewhere in England" • Detwiler, Brunner elected to fill …
The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr.
The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr.
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Post-war treaties chosen as subject for year's forums • Council on student activities releases three dance dates • Coolidge delivers Founders' Day address; Pfahler Hall of Science officially named • Ruby editor plans consolidated staff for '43 yearbook • Rev. Imre Kovacs will address next Sunday's vespers • Frosh class chats on life at college • Servicemen to present enlisted reserve plans • College forms defense council • Beardwood Chem Society makes plans for semester • English Club will meet tonight at Dr. McClure's • Navy to commission 3 grads • Cub and Key taps Bauer • Post-war reconstructions will …
The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Donald Melson
The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Donald Melson
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Pfahler Hall of Science to be named at Founders' Day exercises tomorrow • Johnson, Pancoast address assembly of men students • Y's calendar lists parties next week, events for future • Committee to pick Curtain Club play • Activities council plans year's social calendar • Carter represents Ursinus debaters at 20th conclave • Dr. Pfahler holds coveted positions in field of X-ray • History of the science building dates to modest origin in 1917 • IRC admits 9 new members; Heckman made president • Former European student to address French Club • Men asked not to use roof • YM …