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100th Anniversary Commemoration Program, Westbrook Seminary, June 29, 1931, Westbrook Seminary & Junior College

100th Anniversary (1931)

Founded in 1831, Westbrook Seminary & Junior College commemorated its 100th Anniversary with an elaborate series of events. This Commemoration Program includes:

"A Chronicle Play" with Five Episodes from the History of Westbrook Seminary, 1831-1900, by Miss Maud Palmer Thayer, Dean of the Junior College.

An Historical Address, by Miss Deborah N. Morton, Class of 1879.

A Tribute to Miss Morton, by Mr. David E. Moulton, President of the Trustees.

An Alumni Song to the Faculty, by Miss Maud Palmer Thayer.

The five episodes of "A Chronicle Play" include: I. The First Founders Day, October 27, 1831; II. Dr. Weston …

The Independent, V. 57, Thursday, June 25, 1931, [Whole Number: 2916], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

County Tax Receipt, Abbie G. Cornell Et. Al., June 20, 1931, Abbie Geneva Cornell, Karl H. Hoenig

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Three tax receipts for money paid by Abbie G Cornell et. al. to Franklin County on properties in Blendon on June 20, 1931. All three are stamped to certify the payment was received; $27.14 for 207.36 A. State St., $77.25 for 281 S. State St., and $67.77 for 98.5 A. Spring Rd.

The Independent, V. 57, Thursday, June 18, 1931, [Whole Number: 2915], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Independent, V. 57, Thursday, June 11, 1931, [Whole Number: 2914], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, June 8, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Eugene H. Miller, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. William J. Shergold preaches animating baccalaureate sermon • Cornerstone laid on new science building • Board of Directors holds June meeting • David Lawrence delivers address at sixty-first annual commencement • Class of 1931 frolics at annual Class Day • Kugler wins annual junior oratorical prize • Varsity tossers garner two victories • "Journey's End" presented by senior class • Rev. C. F. Deininger heads Alumni Association • Prizes awarded 1931 • Haydn's "The Seasons" oratorio presentation • Mrs. F. I. Sheeder elected president of Woman's Club • Alumni Athletic Club chooses G. F. Erb '27 president • Engaged …

The Independent, V. 57, Thursday, June 4, 1931, [Whole Number: 2913[, The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, June 1, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Ann M. Brady, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Journey's End" selected as senior class play • Cornerstone to be laid on science building • Ruth C. Carpenter and Margaret L. Strevig share salutatorian honors • Commencement calendar • Musical program to be scheduled for Sunday • Clergyman and journalist to address senior class • President Hoover is Memorial Day guest • Paul elected captain of 1932 track squad • Juniors will hold oratorical contest • Departing for Europe • Alumni Athletic Club will hold luncheon • College scrap book to be kept by office • Board of Directors awards scholarships • Ursinus Weekly joins National College Press Association …

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, May 28, 1931, [Whole Number: 2912], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, May 25, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Alfred C. Alspach, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Men's student body elects new council • Seniors are guests at Dr. Omwake's reception • Frosh girls entertain • Faculty interviewed on "Ruby" pictures • Valedictorian honor awarded to John W. Fertig; Winner active in athletics and campus life • Swarthmore hands bears a 6-0 dose of whitewash • Song service at vespers • Ursinus tracksters close season with brilliant 66-60 victory over Drexel • Lois Strickler to attend Laurel Blossom queen • Ursinus joins intercollegiate league; "Jing" Johnson the prime mover • Public speaking class banquets at Franklin House • "Mother" Moore addresses joint YM-YWCA group • Thunder's students …

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, May 21, 1931, [Whole Number: 2911], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, May 18, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, James Edwin Palm, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Children of the Moon" presented as annual junior class production • Johnny Brown's Orchestra features prom program • Dean Kline lectures students on bird life • Mary Markley will address Woman's Club • May queen crowned amid colorful spring pageant on the east campus • Students' mothers feted in upper dining room • Johnson addresses YM: Life parallels baseball • Haydn's "Seasons" to be presented June 7 • Tracksters cop conference title after bowing to F. & M.; Tossers down Temple 12-9 on winning Saturday • Men's Student Council renders two decisions • Mitchell leads vespers • Jim Herron president …

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, May 14, 1931, [Whole Number: 2910], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, May 11, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Eveline B. Omwake, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Baugh addresses English group members • YW holds annual retreat at Arcola • Announcement made of commencement speakers • Girl racqueters fall before Swarthmore 4-1 • Lebanon Valley retaliates with win over bears • Lehigh Valley alumni dine at Hotel Traylor • Review praises new 1931 Ruby • Grizzly tennis team ties twice, 3 to 3 • Track team defeated by West Chester • "Y" officials installed at candle-light service • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference meeting • Fraternities elect officers • Council nominations • College musicians entertain alumni • Dr. Sturgis at exposition • Juniors and others • Debating …

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, May 7, 1931, [Whole Number: 2909], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, May 4, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Eugene H. Miller, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Women's Symphony Orchestra plays to large audience • Ursinus host to Montgomery schools • Ursinus represented at West Chester conference • Grizzly ball club downs Rutgers and Lebanon Valley in close games • Ursinus trackmen lose to Swarthmore, Wednesday • Tennis team drops first tilt to Drexel, 2-4 • Herbert Howells speaker at vespers • Frosh track team at conference meet • Canterbury pilgrims portrayed in pageant • Ursinus Glee Clubs sing at Wernersville • Campus improvement at Sprankle Hall • Full athletic program scheduled this week • Sunday school classes hold steak roast • Freshman officers chosen • Cast …

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, April 30, 1931, [Whole Number: 2908], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." 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 27, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Ann M. Brady, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Felmuth speaker at Chapel Friday • I. N. A. convention held at Brooklyn • St. Paul Brotherhood holds annual banquet • Interclass track meet won by the seniors • Bear nine breaks even in week's play • New Varsity Club to be organized • Officers installed at WSGA meeting • Racquet wielders to get under way • Girls' varsity banquet at Spring Mountain House • Women's tennis team wins from Moravian • Ursinus at Penn relays • Junior prom notice • Music Club presents entertaining playlet • Cast for May Day pageant • County festival Saturday • Sing is …

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, April 23, 1931, [Whole Number: 2907], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

Insurance Receipt, Geneva Cornell, April 22, 1931, Geneva Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Envelope containing a receipt from The Prudential Insurance Company of America to Geneva Cornell and a pamphlet expressing the company's thanks.

The Ursinus Weekly, April 20, 1931, E. Earle Stibitz, Alfred C. Alspach, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Gala senior weekend featured by delightful ball and minstrel show • Women's student council holds banquet Thursday • Bears defeat Owls 2-0; Mules 9-1 in first home contests of season • Senior holly tree planted near library • Affirmative debaters lose decision to Penn • Inter-class track meet will be held Tuesday • Frosh open season with win and loss • "The Seasons" by Haydn commencement oratorio • May Day pageant will be presented on May 16 • Patterson Field records • Ann Uhrich elected president of Women's Athletic Association • YW officers selected • Vesper services • International Relations …

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, April 16, 1931, [Whole Number: 2906], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, April 9, 1931, [Whole Number: 2905], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, April 2, 1931, [Whole Number: 2904], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, March 26, 1931, [Whole Number: 2903], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." 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 23, 1931, Stanley Omwake, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dramatic club presents annual Zwing play • Men's affirmative team debates three colleges • E. Earle Stibitz '32 elected Weekly head • Sterner high scorer of basketball team • Grizzly court women down Drexel sextette • Motion picture features Biology Club meeting • Y secretary addresses Brotherhood of St. Paul • Large crowd attends Saint Patty's dance • Student critic recital given on Tuesday last • Philosophy Club holds meeting at Dr. Barnard's • Sophomores beat frosh in interclass struggle • YW meeting • Proposed changes in the constitution of the Alumni Association presented by the Committee on Revision, to …

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, March 19, 1931, [Whole Number: 2902], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." 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 16, 1931, Stanley Omwake, Eleanor C. Usinger, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Sasao of Japan addresses students • "Reaping the Whirlwind" given by Trinity Church • Oregon plan features debate with Juniata • Coeds register eighth win at Cedar Crest • Alumni groups hold annual gatherings • Biology Club to show dental research film • Eight men win laurels in intra-mural wrestling • Girls varsity debates University of Maryland • Sophomores win annual basketball game 27-42 • Ray Coble elected 1931 baseball pilot • Men's Glee Club sings • Tickets for "The Dover Road" on sale Tuesday • The Parodians, a feature of the St. Patrick's dance • Recent drama topic …

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, March 12, 1931, [Whole Number: 2901], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." 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 9, 1931, Stanley Omwake, E. Earle Stibitz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Harry E. Paisley addresses Philadelphia alumni • "Dover Road" chosen as annual Zwing play • Abraham D. Fetterolf passes away Saturday • Biblical play to be given in Bomberger • Bear tossers win one; lose two during week • Coeds register seventh win in downing Beaver • Affirmative debates in New York area • Robbins chosen to captain 1932 wrestling team • Spring sports schedules announced by Johnson • Prof. Carter, tennis coach • Girls team in informal debate at Swarthmore • Miss Dechant speaks at joint Y meeting • Ursinus director honored • Intra-mural wrestling tournament starts Tuesday • …