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The Ursinus Weekly, April 25, 1949, Ray Warner, Barbara J. Crawford, George Saurman, Fred Nicholls, Nancy Bare, Frank Edwards, Jeanne Stewart, Beverly Johnson, Polly Pechter, Walter Rohlfs, Donald Stauffer, Bill Helfferich Apr 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, April 25, 1949, Ray Warner, Barbara J. Crawford, George Saurman, Fred Nicholls, Nancy Bare, Frank Edwards, Jeanne Stewart, Beverly Johnson, Polly Pechter, Walter Rohlfs, Donald Stauffer, Bill Helfferich

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Cancer drive opens on Ursinus campus to fill urgent need • Cub and Key receives seven juniors • Club 49 announces re-opening April 29 with Louie manager • Annual tapping honors campus leaders at butterfly ball • British labor man to address forum on labor movement • Men's government okays concessions in student business • Thespians to depict individualists' life in May production • Steele to consider scripture reliability • Warren takes lead in May Day frolic • ICG delegates to visit capital, observe legislature in action • Relax, reflect in record room • What would you demand of your …


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, April 21, 1949, [Number: 47], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Apr 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, April 21, 1949, [Number: 47], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, April 18, 1949, Ray Warner, John Burton, Bob Gehman, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., George Saurman, Barbara J. Crawford, Anne Hughes, Nancy Bare, Walter Rohlfs Apr 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, April 18, 1949, Ray Warner, John Burton, Bob Gehman, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., George Saurman, Barbara J. Crawford, Anne Hughes, Nancy Bare, Walter Rohlfs

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Council adopts petitions for '49 coed elections • Junior men to elect annual prom queen • Black-faced belles plan initial debut for minstrel frolic • Organizations seek support of students in worthy projects • Y commission lists letters, trip, talk in year's activities • Sororities plan party for frosh; Movie, social to highlight affair • FTA elects Heist to presidency for '49-'50 schedule of activities • What do you demand of your ideal man? • Bruins drop 4-3 decision in ten inning ball game • Five sports events fill week's roster • Sixteen get awards for winter sports • Students …


The Independent, V, 74, Thursday, April 14, 1949, [Number: 46], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Apr 1949

The Independent, V, 74, Thursday, April 14, 1949, [Number: 46], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, April 11, 1949, Ray Warner, Anne Hughes, Jean Heron, George Saurman, Bob Gehman, Dave Monjar, Clara Hamm, Barbara P. Shumaker, Walter Rohlfs, Nancy Bare Apr 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, April 11, 1949, Ray Warner, Anne Hughes, Jean Heron, George Saurman, Bob Gehman, Dave Monjar, Clara Hamm, Barbara P. Shumaker, Walter Rohlfs, Nancy Bare

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Censorship cancels April fool issue • Debaters finish second in Ben Franklin tourney • Terror and humor to occupy evening of thespian talent • "Weekly" editors cancel year's plans following last minute faculty demand • Betty Rilling pens winning May script for Ursinus coeds • Imre Kovacs urges Christian standards in Tuesday address • Should faculty exert control on "Weekly"? • R. Mack named Bus Ad prexy; Gradwohl, McMillan get offices • Magazine names Ursinus in list of representative good colleges • Athletic Association to present annual minstrel show April 19 • Drummer and Schultz selected as headwaiters for coming …


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, April 7, 1949, [Number: 45], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Apr 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, April 7, 1949, [Number: 45], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, March 31, 1949, [Number: 44], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Mar 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, March 31, 1949, [Number: 44], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, March 24, 1949, [Number: 43], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Mar 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, March 24, 1949, [Number: 43], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, March 21, 1949, Ray Warner, Nancy Bare, John Burton, George E. Saurman, Beverly Johnson, Fay Horner, Fred Nicholls, Mary Ruth Muffley, Fred Geiger, Dave Monjar Mar 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, March 21, 1949, Ray Warner, Nancy Bare, John Burton, George E. Saurman, Beverly Johnson, Fay Horner, Fred Nicholls, Mary Ruth Muffley, Fred Geiger, Dave Monjar

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dorm champs to be decided tonight: Intramural contests scheduled for 6:30 in T-G gymnasium • Editorial: Wanted, a student government • Debate team to be host for Ben Franklin tourney • Junior class picks Lanin for annual spring prom • Is our student government satisfactory? • Music, languages, coeds please Brazilian student • Med students hear talk by radiologist • Coeds battle to 25-18 win over Chestnut Hill squad • Jay Vees succumb to Chestnut Hillers in final home tilt • Baseball team starts practice sessions • Intramural season to end tomorrow; several teams tied • Quartet of cagers to …


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, March 17, 1949, [Number: 42], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Mar 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, March 17, 1949, [Number: 42], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, March 14, 1949, Ray Warner, Clara Hamm, Bob Gehman, Joanne Duncan, Roy Todd, Betty Leeming, Frank Edwards, Fred Nicholls Mar 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, March 14, 1949, Ray Warner, Clara Hamm, Bob Gehman, Joanne Duncan, Roy Todd, Betty Leeming, Frank Edwards, Fred Nicholls

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Juniors elect "Ruby" editors, managers • Judge to consider judicial processes with pre-law group • Shumaker-Saurman Maser-Webb team for 1950 production • Coeds welcome twenty-seven into various sorority circles • ICG to indoctrinate Pa. college students in state legislature • Versatile speaker discusses integration of classical arts • "Sweethearts" to highlight week-end events • Curtain Club unit presents play to Collegeville community club • Penn faculty re-elects Chandler to board of university museum • Pre-medical meeting to include famed radiologist, cancer film • What do you think of our social activities? • Ursinus finally discovers coefficient of expansion • Ursinus …


Letter From Daisie Wagner To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 11, 1949, Daisie Wagner Mar 1949

Letter From Daisie Wagner To Alfred L. Shoemaker, March 11, 1949, Daisie Wagner

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Daisie Wagner addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated March 11, 1949. Within, Wagner discusses her family's almanac and the figure of a man surrounded by the Zodiac signs that perplexed her as a child, along with providing an almanac rhyme in Pennsylvania-Dutch.


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, March 10, 1949, [Number: 41], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Mar 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, March 10, 1949, [Number: 41], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, March 7, 1949, Ray Warner, Anne Hughes, George E. Saurman, Frank Edwards, Fred Nicholls, Jeanne Stewart, Helen Pechter, Barbara P. Shumaker Mar 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, March 7, 1949, Ray Warner, Anne Hughes, George E. Saurman, Frank Edwards, Fred Nicholls, Jeanne Stewart, Helen Pechter, Barbara P. Shumaker

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bruins place second in mat tourney • Cheating committee sets up new rules to stop offenders • Bullets take first; Helfferich and Cox gain Ursinus wins • "Lantern" lists Howard S. Lee for program of varied ballads • Hallelujah!!! "Gaff" gets highest rating in poll of readers • Arnold D. Graeffe to address forum audience on Thursday • Business group nears disaster; meeting called • Juniors to pick "Ruby" officers on Wednesday • Sophs planning week-end with hop as feature event • Sororities extending bids as week of rushing begins • Should Ursinus subsidize its athletes? • Hardworking publicity staff …


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, March 3, 1949, [Number: 40], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Mar 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, March 3, 1949, [Number: 40], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, February 28, 1949, Ray Warner, George E. Saurman, Roy Todd, Frank Edwards, John Burton, Fred Nicholls Feb 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, February 28, 1949, Ray Warner, George E. Saurman, Roy Todd, Frank Edwards, John Burton, Fred Nicholls

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ruby staff sought; Junior class hopes to better yearbook • Sophs choose Woody Leigh for hop • IRC group travels to Norristown High, hears commentator • Pancoast to speak to PAC commission on Congress topic • Hoopsters, Maulers to finish seasons; coeds to continue • Curtain Club groups present entertaining bevy of events • Parking offenders to pay fines • Pancoasts head Red Cross drive • Juniors to hold television show featuring music, food, variety • Do you favor the North Atlantic Pact? • Radio station sees hope for wider use of talent • Belles lose second as Chestnut Hillers …


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, February 24, 1949, [Number: 39], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Feb 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, February 24, 1949, [Number: 39], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From Elsie M. Smith To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 24, 1949, Elsie M. Smith Feb 1949

Letter From Elsie M. Smith To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 24, 1949, Elsie M. Smith

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Elsie M. Smith addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 24, 1949. Within, Smith provides a list of beliefs, superstitions and old sayings that her grandmother used to talk about, including many related to weather, luck, animals, sewing and witchcraft.


The Ursinus Weekly, February 21, 1949, Ray Warner, Bob Gehman, George E. Saurman, Roy Todd, Frank Edwards, Fred Nicholls Feb 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, February 21, 1949, Ray Warner, Bob Gehman, George E. Saurman, Roy Todd, Frank Edwards, Fred Nicholls

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y dance, "7th veil' listed on calendar of week-end events • Rushing week ends as 74 men join frats • Buchanan observes local NSA meeting as council delegate • Actors to present three star feature of dramatic talent • Clarke, Mattson cop leads in Herbert's light musical • Is cheating serious on the Ursinus campus? • Seniors elect Freking, Horner, May Queen's court attendants • "Y" groups discuss economic systems and Christian faith • Dilworth has mild hope for upset in Philly politics • Mermaids win meet with Beaver, 31-22 in season's opener • Coed court team wins; victory third …


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, February 17, 1949, [Number: 38], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Feb 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, February 17, 1949, [Number: 38], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, February 14, 1949, Ray Warner, Jean Heron, Joanne Duncan, Bob Gehman, Richard Hanna, George Saurman, Roy Todd, Fred Nicholls, Bob Herber, Frank Edwards, Jean Stewart, Beverly Johnson, Walter Rohlfs, Sara Weirich Feb 1949

The Ursinus Weekly, February 14, 1949, Ray Warner, Jean Heron, Joanne Duncan, Bob Gehman, Richard Hanna, George Saurman, Roy Todd, Fred Nicholls, Bob Herber, Frank Edwards, Jean Stewart, Beverly Johnson, Walter Rohlfs, Sara Weirich

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Enrollment hits 1009 as 28 new students begin college life • Richardson Dilworth to speak tonight: former mayoralty nominee to expose corruption in Philadelphia government • Floy Lewis named queen • Frats begin rushing week • Lauterbach outlines proposed US policy in mid-week forum • Frosh girls slated to receive colors at annual program • Local NSA leaders choose Philadelphia for convention site • How could your college life be improved? • B-listers take lead by tripping imbeciles • Retreat held by Y; letters to Congress sent by commission • Student life of faculty members uncovered in old yearbooks • …


Letter From Mrs. E. M. Siegel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 11, 1949, E. M. Siegel Feb 1949

Letter From Mrs. E. M. Siegel To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 11, 1949, E. M. Siegel

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Mrs. E. M. Siegel addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 11, 1949. Siegel provides her family recipe for milk custard pie and inquires about a latticed apple butter pie.


Letter From Miriam E. Bixler To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 11, 1949, Miriam E. Bixler Feb 1949

Letter From Miriam E. Bixler To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 11, 1949, Miriam E. Bixler

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Miriam E. Bixler addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 11, 1949. Bixler provides a recipe for "moshey pie," which is made with molasses, flour and bits of leftover dough. She also notes reminiscences of her father, an undertaker, regarding food customs at funerals.


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, February 10, 1949, [Number: 37], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Feb 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, February 10, 1949, [Number: 37], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 4, 1949, H. Wayne Gruber Feb 1949

Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 4, 1949, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from H. Wayne Gruber addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 4, 1949. Within, Gruber inquires about a potential interest in some Pennsylvania Dutch verses he composed regarding his childhood.


Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 4, 1949, H. Wayne Gruber Feb 1949

Letter From H. Wayne Gruber To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 4, 1949, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

In a typed letter to Alfred L. Shoemaker, H. Wayne Gruber lists two humorous stories: one about a preacher's best sermon and the other about a lying farm boy. Following Gruber lists four pieces of advice, which he titles: "Alte Weiver Clawwe."


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, February 3, 1949, [Number: 36], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Feb 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, February 3, 1949, [Number: 36], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From Colsin R. Shelly To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 3, 1949, Colsin R. Shelly Feb 1949

Letter From Colsin R. Shelly To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 3, 1949, Colsin R. Shelly

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Colsin R. Shelly, Principal of Lafayette School, to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 3, 1949. In the letter Shelly details stories of barring out the schoolmaster on Shrove Tuesday and traditions associated with Ash Wednesday.


Letter From Mr. And Mrs. Harvey Rothenberger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 1, 1949, Harvey Rothenberger Feb 1949

Letter From Mr. And Mrs. Harvey Rothenberger To Alfred L. Shoemaker, February 1, 1949, Harvey Rothenberger

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rothenberger addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated February 1, 1949. Within, the Rothenbergers detail a number of old sayings and rhymes associated with different herbs and teas, along with some of their uses in folk remedies.


The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, January 27, 1949, [Number: 35], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Jan 1949

The Independent, V. 74, Thursday, January 27, 1949, [Number: 35], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[6] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.