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The Ursinus Weekly, May 21, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, Malcolm E. Barr, George Leslie Omwake May 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, May 21, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, Malcolm E. Barr, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Glee Club at Philadelphia • Ursinus loses track meet • Ball tossers win 2; lose 1 • Ursinus netmen again conquer PMC team • Sophs to hold dance and reception for seniors • Crystal Bird addresses joint YM & YW meeting • Editorial staff of 1929 Ruby completed • Girls track and archery contest Friday, May 25 • Annual frosh-sophomore baseball game this week • Frosh complete season without suffering defeat • Women's tennis contest won by Evelyn Lake '30 • Editorial and business staff picked for "Y" handbook • Olevian girls entertain • Ursinus Woman's Club hold card party …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 14, 1928, Malcolm E. Barr, C. Richard Snyder, George Leslie Omwake May 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, May 14, 1928, Malcolm E. Barr, C. Richard Snyder, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Colorful May Day festivities draw large crowds to Ursinus campus • Thomas Elliott dies in Larne County, Ireland • Varsity track team places fourth in Bucknell meet • Bear ball tossers win one and lose two games • Swarthmore and Rutgers defeat Ursinus netmen • Spring dance held for women's dorm benefit • Combined Glee Clubs sing to appreciative audience • Seniors take Carnegie test • Frosh beat Perkiomen fourth straight victory • Sh! Don't tell anybody! • Seniors entertained • Ursinus director hurt • Frosh elect councilmen • Yearlings place at F. & M.


The Ursinus Weekly, May 7, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, Malcolm E. Barr, George Leslie Omwake May 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, May 7, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, Malcolm E. Barr, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus host to Montgomery County pupils at fourth annual May fete Saturday • Big league stars to play in annual alumni game • Juniors win class meet by narrow margin Friday • Bear ball tossers keep record clean, with two wins and a tie • Ursinus tennis team wins two and ties two • Officers chosen by groups, councilmen by junior class • First round of women's tennis tourney finished • Girls prepare for pageant • English Club members discuss recent drama • Glee Club concert Thursday • Frosh ball team defeats Farm School by 20-2 score • State educator …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 30, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, Malcolm E. Barr, Nelson M. Bortz, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, April 30, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, Malcolm E. Barr, Nelson M. Bortz, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Haverford track team buries Ursinus squad under 101 1/2- 33 1/2 score • Dr. Holmes addresses joint service on patriotism • Ursinus to be scene of county play festival • Junior festivities reign supreme in weekend of dance and drama • Ursinus relay team finishes third at Penn • Shepherd Whitman chosen commencement orator • Grizzly nine home for two games this week • Penn man lectures on preparation of serums • Dinner opening event of busy junior program • All net matches washed out; Temple here Wednesday • Juniors entertain with delightful tea dance • Trophy for court victor …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, Malcolm E. Barr, Henry Alden, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, Malcolm E. Barr, Henry Alden, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Women's symphony plays before large audience, Tuesday; J. F. Leman leads • Annual May Day pageant will portray sea life • Linley Gordon speaks in chapel, Tuesday, April 17 • Grizzlies once more maul F. & M. with win on enemy field, 15-7 • Track team makes debut in meet with Temple, Saturday • Tennis team opens season with Villanova at home • Original sketch features April frolics in gym, Friday • All ready for prom; Friday play is climax of week-end • Highland frosh hold dinner • Haverford and Penn relays opposition for track men • Editorial comment: Ursinus …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Plans laid for junior week end, April 27 & 28; predict unusual events • Only men to compete in junior oratoricals • Well-executed dances feature gym exhibition • C. H. Rutschky elected head of York County alumni • Jupe Pluvius puts crimp in baseball and track openers for bears, Saturday • Dr. Kline speaks on plants to Biology Club Thursday • 1928 Ruby has features which make it different • Tennis team to meet three foes this week • Women's symphony plays in gym Tuesday evening • "April frolics" to be given by Maples for dorm benefit • Two courts …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 26, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, March 26, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Zwinglian anniversary play, "Sign on the Door" presented Friday evening • Baseball and track teams getting ready for contests • Numerous prizes offered to Ursinus students at coming commencement • "The Patsy" by Conners selected as junior play • Newcomer elected captain of varsity basketball • Beaver defeats Ursinus in last game of year • Malcolm E. Barr and Richard Snyder chosen as co-editors-in-chief • 1928 Rubies will be distributed after Easter • Numerals awarded to freshman athletic squads • Good schedule arranged for Ursinus tennis team • Catalogue announces several new scholarships • Business administratives talk on accountancy • …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 19, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, March 19, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"The Sign on the Door" will be given Friday • Woman's Club committee entertains girls at tea • Graduation honors for class of 1928 awarded • Woman's dorm benefit and senior dance, Saturday • Bears end successful season in basketball • Men's debating teams win one and lose two • Girls' team ties Cedar Crest in hard battle • Freshmen triumph over sophs in basketball • Arthur Moore speaks in chapel on Oxford life • Bears start practice in baseball and track • Dr. J. P. McCoy, formerly Ursinus professor, dies • Reading alumni banquet • Miss Edith West speaks …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 12, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, March 12, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Big season of spring sports planned as three teams begin training • R. G. Trucksess speaks before H. P. group, Tuesday • Co-eds swamped by fast passing and eagle eyes of Swarthmore lassies • Bears close basketball season with two overwhelming wins • Cast and committees for Zwing play chosen • Harrisburg alumni meet at Penn-Harris Hotel • Biology Club holds its students' night meeting • Whitman places second in oratorical contest • Frosh-soph game tonight • "What price glory" to show in gym theatre, Wednesday • Ursinus alumnus on U. P. schoolmen's week program • Captain Fritsch entertains • …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 5, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, March 5, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Rev. Harold B. Kerschner ably leads the annual week of prayer services • Mr. R. G. Erb addresses the Biology Club Tuesday evening • Snappy minstrel show under auspices of Ursinus Athletic Association pleases large audience • Harp ensemble heard by large audience Thursday • Reading Alumni Association to hold banquet March 16 • Ursinus bears defeat University of Delaware passers by close margin • Bazaar under auspices of Athletic Association proves successful • Zwinglian play selected; presentation Friday, March 23 • Bears battle with F. & M. and Lebanon Valley this week • Ursinus girls lose hard fought game …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 27, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, February 27, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Alumni Association of Philadelphia holds banquet at City Club Friday • Bears defeated on trip by Lebanon Valley and Bucknell University Bisons • Women's debating teams defeat Susquehanna Saturday • Athletic Association to hold its annual bazaar on Friday and Saturday • Annual week of prayer services will be held on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday • Legion benefit March 14 • Vocal recital held Thursday • English Club discusses short story development • Freshman team defeats Pennington on Saturday • Men's negative team defeated by Juniata • Students attend opera • Harp ensemble Thursday • Girls defeated by Cedar Crest …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 20, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, February 20, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Impressive ceremonies mark annual Founders' Day Thursday • H. F. group addressed by child labor authority • Firemen win two during week but drop 45-39 game at State • R. D. Milner speaks Tuesday at Biology Club meeting • Refunding of college debt treated at board meeting • Ohio Wesleyan debaters defeat Ursinus women • Woman's Club presents Founders' Day program • Men's debate teams divide with Elizabethtown College • Girls' team beats West Philadelphia and ties Glassboro • Frosh swamped by Normal • Chess men lose to Albright • Bears meet Lebanon Valley and Bucknell this week


The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Varsity quintet wins over Susquehanna but loses to Temple 44-43 • Co-eds score victory over Juniata 33-16 • Men's Glee Club renders concert at Lebanon, Friday • Annual observance of Founders' Day will be held Thursday, February 16 • Men's negative debating team loses at Gettysburg • Kichline's bears win over Swarthmore five in thrilling contest • "Frosh" conquer Temple; but lose to Muhlenberg • Rev. Harold B. Kerschner speaker for prayer week • Plans for athletic bazaar in March materializing • Ursinus Women's Club offers entertainment • Hockey girls given awards by Ursinus athletic club • Ursinus bears at …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 23, 1928, Charles H. Engle, Herbert Richard Howells, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, January 23, 1928, Charles H. Engle, Herbert Richard Howells, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus team to play Eastern Pennsylvania league leaders Monday evening • Paul Lefever placed sixth in tennis rank • Ursinus women's affirmative defeats Schuylkill negative here Tuesday evening • Girls' team defeats high school Monday • 1928 Ruby gives promise as best annual published • Dr. Ralph Johnson delivers lecture to Biology Club • Plans being made for Athletic Association bazaar • Bears beat Haverford but lose to Temple in hard-fought games • Members of Ursinus faculty present at conferences • Mid-year dance Saturday • English Club discusses modern essays on Thursday • Brotherhood of St. Paul • Dr. Jordan …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 16, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, January 16, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bucknell defeats bears in thrilling court fray Thursday by 27-22 count • Women's debate teams win at home but lose at Hood • Men's Glee Club sings first concert of season at Phoenixville, Tuesday • Debate with Dickinson is novel, but interesting • Girls open court season as sophs drop 16-5 game to fast junior sextet • Gym fund grows as alumni rally with support • Frosh drop two court frays to Hill and F. & M. • Bears play two tough games • Members of football squad feted by Mr. and Mrs. Fretz • Green Lane conferees hold reunion …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 9, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, January 9, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears lose to Penn; but beat Osteopathy in pre-holiday games • Ursinus Glee Club makes first appearance Tuesday • The 1928 Ruby annual ready for publication within next few weeks • Annual preceptresses dinner held December 15 • Women's debating teams contest with Cedar Crest • Ursinus triumphs over Muhlenberg quintette at Allentown 28-26 • Men's varsity debating eliminations held Friday • Building and loan fund explained to alumni • Dr. Ralph Johnson to speak to Biology Club • Zwing elects officers for coming semester • Bears play two opponents on home court during week • Schaff elects officers for …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 2, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, January 2, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

League conference best ever held at Ursinus • S.O.S. helps for debaters given in tabloid doses • A drop of oil in time saves a burn-out later • Two excellent addresses by successful coaches • Raising money for debates • League grows by leaps; Counties co-operating • A short bibliography • A baker's dozen of reasons for High School debating • Treasurer's report • Two questions answered • Reading up on a subject • Bronze plaque and silk banner awarded as trophies in the Ursinus league


1928 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Charles W. Fitzkee, Albert Lauber Lackman Jan 1928

1928 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Charles W. Fitzkee, Albert Lauber Lackman

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1928 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.


The Ursinus Weekly, December 12, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, December 12, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Large crowd on hand at circus held in gym on Saturday afternoon • Bears will engage Osteopathy in first home basketball game • "East is West" presented by Schaff Literary Society • Six new members elected to men's student council • Many veterans to form nucleus of girls' basketball team • 1928 football schedule announced by manager • P.S.E.A. dinner in Lancaster will have Ursinus table • Dr. Anders given dinner in Philadelphia by many friends • English and American drama discussed by club • New gym is scene of lovey dance Saturday evening • Professor Clawson at meeting • …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"East is West" to be presented by Schaff on Friday, December 9 • Cornell confers degree upon Miss E. A. Farnham • Girls' hockey team finishes successful and difficult season • Ideal Ruby of 1928 will make early appearance • Ursinus basketball prospects point to a successful season • Tryouts for women's debating teams held by the Debating Club • Sophomores winners in hard-fought gridiron contest with freshmen • Juniors defeat sophs in hockey game Wednesday • Dr. Leinbach preaches Thanksgiving sermon • Ursinus host to members of Philadelphia Classis • Coach banquets team • Dance will be given for …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 28, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 28, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Board of Directors hold annual fall meeting in library • Merritt Jeffers elected captain; Keller chosen manager • Victorious bears are recipients of business men's fine generosity • Thompson-Gay gym fund is increasing daily due to loyal alumni support • Japanese sale to be conducted by YWCA • Resume of football season shows Ursinus a successful team • Ursinus serves dinner at opening of dorms, dining room and gym • Girls hockey team bows to Bryn Mawr in last game • President George L. Omwake and faculty representatives attend meeting • A new scholarship


The Ursinus Weekly, November 21, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 21, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Many visitors expected to attend opening of new buildings on Tuesday • Cast and technicians of Schaff play at work • Fine talks given at H.-P. meeting Tuesday evening • Will Durant main speaker at convention of voters • Girls' hockey team plays 4-4 tie with Cedar Crest • Bears hold heavy Army team to 13-0 decision at West Point Saturday • Aeolian Male Quartette gives excellent concert • College celebrates victory over Swarthmore, Monday • Men's faculty club meets • Debating team planning for successful season • Dr. White entertains girls • Miss Hartenstine's vocal pupils perform Wednesday • …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 14, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 14, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Seventh Heaven again presented by seniors to an appreciative audience • Brotherhood of St. Paul holds monthly meeting • Initial Father's Day finds many Ursinus dads at institution • Ursinus 21, Swarthmore 0: Bears claw Swarthmore in thrilling grid battle • Hockey girls lose hard fought fame to Glassboro • Biology Club holds its first regular meeting • Professor William W. Chandler, a noted educator, dies • Frosh surprises by win over Hill School; score 20-7 • Ruby editor announces art theme for annual • A good sport • Schaff play December 9, 1927


The Ursinus Weekly, November 7, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 7, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fathers' Day to be celebrated at Ursinus for the first time • Men's Athletic Association holds initial meeting • Co-eds hockey team ties Rosemont 5-5 and defeats Beaver 4-2 • Bears beat Muhlenberg without difficulty 15-0 • Meeting of Biology Club scheduled Tuesday evening • Bears play last home game with old foe • Alumni urged to subscribe to building of new gym • Community entertainment course to begin November 17 • Library recipient of fine clock from class of '27 • Opening of new buildings • Ursinus frosh hold Muhlenberg to tie • Intercollegiate debate conference • Dr. Allen …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 31, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 31, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus hockey team defeated by strong Swarthmore team 10-1 • Gymnasium and field dedicated Saturday with appropriate exercises • Urgent appeal to alumni to give support to the Thompson-Gay gym • Literary societies hold joint annual Halloween festival in Bomberger • Bears lose hard-fought game to George Washington University; score 7-0 • F. & M. wins cross country meet Saturday afternoon • Dog House banquet held in new dining hall • Student comment passed along to our readers • Vocal department makes initial appearance • Y.W.C.A. holds annual candlelight service • Yearlings defeat Quakertown High, Friday • A card of …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 24, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 24, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus hockey team defeats Beaver by a 9-2 score on Friday • Johnson and Spangler to direct 1929 Ruby • Ursinus Woman's Club entertains seniors at luncheon on Saturday • Robert Trucksess offers prize to H.- P. seniors • Dickinson beats bears in hard fought home game, Saturday, 12-7 • Wenonah Military Academy defeats freshmen in Friday afternoon game • Ursinus preparing for Saturday's track meet • Freshman week held for all frosh co-eds • Groups hold meetings for first semester on last Tuesday evening • John G. Herndon chosen as associate in economics • Zwing and Schaff hold combined …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 17, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 17, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears defeat F. and M. 32-7 • Frosh hands Allentown prep jolt by winning game Friday 7 to 6 • Y.W. takes annual hike to Lost Lake Tuesday evening • Groups held semester meetings Thursday evening; remaining on October 18 • Old Timers' Day to be observed October 29 • Brotherhood of St. Paul banquets at Lancaster • Dick Snyder operated upon for appendicitis • Ursinus bears stage next two games at home • How our future foes fared last Saturday • New Ursinus song has become popular on campus • Pictures taken of groups for 1926 Ruby last week …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 10, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 10, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus team to meet old foe at Lancaster Saturday afternoon • Y.W.C.A. represented at Eagles Mere conference by a large delegation • Ursinus Woman's Club will entertain seniors • Woman's dormitory committee plans to stage huge circus this fall • College band scores big hit at pep meeting • Bears defeat Delaware in breath-taking game at Newark, Saturday • Woman's Debate Club entertains at tea on Thursday afternoon • First Reformed Church observes anniversary • Groups to hold meetings • Swarthmore Chautauqua • Sophs elect officers • Women's athletic council sponsors tournament • How our future foes fared last Saturday …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 3, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 3, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears to meet old foe when they tackle Delaware for the seventh time • Students to be given more time in library • Many veteran players give promise of winning hockey team this year • Freshman girls guests at campfire held Monday evening by WSGA • New college band to play at next home game • Lehigh defeats Ursinus in the closing minutes of hard struggle • New dining-room near completion and will be opened within week • Classes and group elect their officers • Side-line slants on Saturday's struggle • Anniversary of Myerstown convention held September 25 • Prospects …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 26, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Sep 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, September 26, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Y" reception held in Bomberger Hall on Saturday evening • Sophomores win annual tug-of-war from frosh • Fifty-eighth academic year begins with very appropriate exercises • Bears win opening game by humbling Upsala 27-0 • Review of Green Lane students' YMCA conference camp • Distribution of "Y" handbooks delayed by publishing company • Freshmen regulations • Schaff elects its officers for year • Swarthmore Chautauqua • Zwinglian literary society • Co-eds elect hall proctors • Women's Debating Club elects officers • Zwinglian society elects its officers