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The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1945, Jane Rathgeb
The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1945, Jane Rathgeb
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Students selected to Who's Who honor by national group • Graduates receive jobs in secondary schools • Governor Martin salutes president McClure and college at ceremony commemorating seventy-fifth anniversary • Sophs to sponsor barn dance, Nov. 30 • War fund drive brings total donation of $346 • Singley, Furlong lead first YM-YW meeting • Navy unit closes officially today • Rushing season starts Dec. 3 under new rule • Students organize girls' glee club • Sophs and frosh to continue friendly rivalry at debate • Dr. William F. Phillips to direct annual presentation of Messiah • "Christmas ball" will be …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Lois Cain
The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Lois Cain
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Largest freshman class enrolls as college begins winter schedule • L. J. Starer presents picture of Navy unit at farewell dinner • Hospitalized vets start new courses of study • Council sponsors new dorm elections • War fund drive begins Tuesday under WSGA • Four new members join Ursinus teaching staff • Men elect Harrity to head council • Governor Martin to speak here at 75th anniversary • Students return to alma mater • Sailors, students given certificates and degrees at college convocation • Vocal scholarships to be given freshmen girls after auditions • Sophomores determine frosh fashions • Franklin …
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, 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 16, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day, Arline Schlesser, Herbert Deen, Margaret Brunner
The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day, Arline Schlesser, Herbert Deen, Margaret Brunner
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Operetta scores weekend success despite difficulties • Bond drive opens today to buy army ambulance with student purchases • French leader to be guest speaker here • Dr. Dean discusses Russia's position • Thespians to enact "Twelve Lb. Look" • Lt. Miner conducts memorial services • Veterans to be topic of 'Y' discussion • IRC member comments on Finnish elections • Lincoln students give vesper program here • Carters offer $25 war bonds for written memorial to FDR • Professors are Chem Club hosts • "Young 'Un" to be reviewed • New swimming team wins three events, places close third …
The Ursinus Weekly, February 5, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Henry K. Haines, Irene Suflas, Justine Richards
The Ursinus Weekly, February 5, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Henry K. Haines, Irene Suflas, Justine Richards
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Banquet, ball top memories of past for record crowd • Sororities adopt rules regulating rush season • Dramatic group to present "Night Must Fall"; Florence Cherry, Warren Jenkins are leads • Y holds retreat to plan activities • College board reveals changes in calendar • WSGA open "big business" at games • Rev. Adams addresses college church groups • YMCA elects Chiaravalloti to head campus organizations • Lombardo to feature new sentimental song • Miss Snell is on advisory board for health pamphlet in library • What will be the future of foreign trade? • Coeds convert losing halftime score …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 29, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines, Margaret Brunner
The Ursinus Weekly, January 29, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines, Margaret Brunner
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Curtain Club production to provide audience with thrills and suspense • Well attended Lorelei features canteen theme and original corsages • Ada Chang describes Pearl Harbor bombing • Andy Kerner and band to play for Navy ball Friday evening • Lutherans elect Leona Bechtold president at Thursday meeting • YMCA will have elections • Vespers feature male quartet in challenge to youth service • 'Stardusters' make second visit to Valley Forge General Hospital • Betsy Shumaker elected editor of Lantern to succeed Haines • Churchmen to conduct denominational groups • Senior pictures for 1945 Ruby to be taken Wednesday • …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 22, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines
The Ursinus Weekly, January 22, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Y weekend closes with vespers talk by Dr. A. N. Sayres • Cast of drama is new to Ursinus audience but has experience • Sailors lured to destruction by Lorelei; Ursinus version to have canteen theme • Tickets to be out for Navy ball soon • V-12 men give Johnson transfusions at hospital • Curtain Club lists intra-club groups • "Ahoy" attends party as pre-meds celebrate • Final intramural contests held by men's, women's debate clubs • Canterbury Club elects Delheim as president; draws up board • Dr. Lentz represents reformed at Cleveland peace conference • Y discussion group is …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 15, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines
The Ursinus Weekly, January 15, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Thespians to give mystery drama of unusual record • Stardusters, band plan "solid" swing musical • Discussion, dance to feature 'Y' activities for this weekend • Students give views on racial prejudice • Ball chairmen plan theme and banquet • "Stilla lookin" advises Lorelei lorn as local Sadie Hawkins' Day approaches • Carney's talk advises correction of troubles • Debate clubs hold intramural contest • New Yeoman has seen action in 4 invasions • Friday is Lantern deadline • Men's student council sponsors evening dancing in rec center • Rev. Platts explains prayer book at meeting of Canterbury Club • …
The Ursinus Weekly, January 8, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day
The Ursinus Weekly, January 8, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Y to hold inter-racial day Wednesday, plans full week-end for January 19-21: Discussions, dance and tea are scheduled for annual event; Seminary student to be speaker; Oriental youths to be guests • Warren Jenkins, Florence Cherry to lead all-new cast in suspenseful drama • Barn dance to feature music by Sanderson; affair is "Y" sponsored • Debaters discuss labor, conscription • Ursinus Sadies pursue as Lorelei approaches • Pre medical society to exhibit optical film tomorrow evening • WSSF makes plea for funds to assist fellow students of distressed countries • Chinaman speaks at Sunday service • Bill Reilly is …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 6, 1944, Joy Harter, Beverly Cloud, Adele Kuntz
The Ursinus Weekly, November 6, 1944, Joy Harter, Beverly Cloud, Adele Kuntz
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Fleet men and Penn transfers comprise new group of seventy-five Navy trainees • Old timers to return for reunion Saturday • Student body is third largest in history with 107 freshmen • Weekly ranks high in press rating • Lecturer to discuss post war France at forum Wednesday • Freshmen are safe for week, say sophs • Students ask $561 in war fund drive • Fleet men relate overseas experiences • Miss Yanish to discuss dancing at phys ed club tonight in gym • Faith is basic, asserts Rev. Shafer • Weekly staff to meet tomorrow • Mrs. McClure entertains …
The Ursinus Weekly, October 9, 1944, Joy Harter, Jeanne Beers
The Ursinus Weekly, October 9, 1944, Joy Harter, Jeanne Beers
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Curtain Club scores triumph with production of Hay Fever • Phys edders return, open hockey season • New frosh girls outnumber men; Navy men to shift • Committee will meet tonight to reorganize Canterbury Club • YM-YWCA plans frosh reception • Atlantic City Naval Air Base downs Ursinus, 45-7, Saturday • Hilger, Schwier replace Picco, Watford in V-12 ship's company • Vespers improved by new technique • Plans go ahead for music room • Library to get new assistant; Miss Passmore is Carnegie grad • University women to meet • Penn soccer eleven defeats bears, 9-1 • War stamp, bond …
The Ursinus Weekly, July 17, 1944, Joy Harter, James Money
The Ursinus Weekly, July 17, 1944, Joy Harter, James Money
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
First decks play ball tonight in starting game of schedule • Library will present concert this evening • Actors plan play; dramatists have new regulations • Committee plans summer schedule • V-12 men now outnumber civilians as summer semester opens here • Assembly to be held on campus August 7-14 • Students elect WSGA leader • Y projects vary • Norristown pastor addresses Y Sunday vespers service • Andrew Rihl buys Highland Hall twenty years college property • Starer enters V-12 from Pacific area • Customs
The Ursinus Weekly, June 12, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter
The Ursinus Weekly, June 12, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Sheik and his harem entertain all with colorful and unique production • Y announces plans for coming semesters; urge all to take part • Dr. George McClelland to give address at seventy-fourth commencement • Grant Harrity explains importance of church at Trinity service • Red Cross offers courses for aides • John T. Picco named new chief specialist • Doris Titzck is elected French Club president • Y outdoor party cancelled • Rosicrucians to elect officers • Griffin's shoe shining talent brings famous son to Ursinus Navy unit • E. J. Cassatt elected delegate • Rebecca Price to present readings …
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 22, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Margaret Brunner, Henry K. Haines
The Ursinus Weekly, May 22, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Margaret Brunner, Henry K. Haines
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Operetta success by Victor Herbert to be presented • Colorful pageant and Junior Miss production spell success, good times on Parents' Day • Toulouse tells of his life at Kodiak • Betty Brown to wed Lt. Dando Wednesday • Elections to be held tomorrow for heads of major organizations • Have energy of ideal stresses Rev. Singley at vespers yesterday • Men to present own version of pageant; Here's our tip offs for the take off • Marilyn Smythe weds ensign in Penn chapel • Stassen is presidential choice on campus as result of election • Y frolic to feature …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 15, 1944, Marion Bright, Henry K. Haines, Betty Kirlin, Irene Suflas
The Ursinus Weekly, May 15, 1944, Marion Bright, Henry K. Haines, Betty Kirlin, Irene Suflas
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Anita Hess to be crowned queen in gay "Land of Oz" pageant Saturday • Adele Kuntz and Joy Harter become first co-editors of Ursinus Weekly • Junior Miss to show trials and tribulations of an adolescent girl • Lerner stresses internationalism • Carney uses 'courage' as vespers topic • Navy ball to include banquet and show • All coeds vote "yes" to new WSGA setup • Club to hear book reviews by B. Yeager and B. Cooke • Freshmen candidates give debate for club meeting • Robert Mathieu, Ex '42, dies at Penn State University • Bird life abounds on …
The Ursinus Weekly, May 8, 1944, Marion Bright, James D. Preaskorn
The Ursinus Weekly, May 8, 1944, Marion Bright, James D. Preaskorn
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Newcomers to take 12 of the 18 roles in Curtain Club play • Dr. Max Lerner to address community forum on post war problems of our democracy • Beverly Cloud to sing in The Red Mill • Hunter explains pharisees' question • Debate clubs active on national question • WSSF sets up hostels for Chinese students • Students to have last vote on proposed constitution • Ursinus library clock is copy of Big Ben • Blood donor unit coming • Land of Oz dancers, committees at work on May pageant to be given May 20 • Four girls, one boy …
The Ursinus Weekly, 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 …