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The Ursinus Weekly, May 10, 1948, Ray Warner, Roy Todd, Nancy Bare, Fred Tischler, Frank Edwards, Kathleen Mccullough, Steven Arvanitis

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Stassen triumphs in school election; Vandenberg is winner of faculty poll • Men nominated for student govt. posts • Male students approve new constitution, vote student government reinstatement • Cold fails to daunt spirit of May Day • Installation planned for WSG members • Play cast exhibits variety of talent • Sororities choose '48-'49 officers • Pre-med society elects Morehead 1949 president • Debaters tie for 3d place in Ben Franklin tourney • Chess team ends season with loss to Swarthmore • Supply store boss is favorite with campus students • Varsity magazine offers advice for all dancing males • …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Reviews
• Kentucky Building News
• The Bulletin Board Stop
• Veterans Views
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Personals
• Birds-I View
• Alumni Flashes
• Sports Alley
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles;

• King and Queen Crowned at Annual Talisman Ball
• Campus is Scene of State Music Festival Today
• “Idiot’s Delight” to be Given by Western Players May 25
• Senior Dinner is Held May 4
• Speakers Named for Exercises
• Junior Prom to be Held Tonight
• Band Plays at Kentucky Derby
• Music Program to be Presented
• Historian Heard …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 3, 1948, Ray Warner, Roy Todd, Doris Gill, Barbara P. Shumaker

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students to pick White House favorite; Stassen, Vandenberg groups organized • Crowning of queen and spring play feature varied May Day program • Dippel voted prexy by class of 1950 • Poll shows opinion of Weekly readers • Dr. Weygandt speaks on famous Irish poet • Cheyney students visit Ursinus to participate in YM-YW panel • Board suggests WNAR hookup • College "supply" is favorite hangout of many students • Women conduct elections for 1949 representatives • IRC elects Burt Landes as prexy • Softballers maintain pace by thumping Albright, 14-1 • Soph class earns intra-mural crown in cinder tourney …

Ua11/2 Cook Twins, Campus Favorites - Press Release, Wku Public Affairs

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Press release regarding the Cook Twins, Anna and Betty, WKU cheerleaders in the 1940s.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Reviews
• Kentucky Building News
• The Bulletin Board Stop
• Veterans Views
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Personals
• Birds-I View
• Alumni Flashes
• Sports Alley
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles;

• Thirteen Annual Talisman Ball to be Held Tonight
• Graduation Plans are Announced
• Bethel College Choir Heard Here
• Music Students Attend Meeting
• Breakfast Heads List of Western Kentucky Education Association Activities
• Music Festival Held at Western
• Grad Named to Louisville Post – Lawrence Duncan
• Former Teacher at Western Dies – Frederick Roman
• Western Band to …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 19, 1948, Robert Juppe, Steve Arvanitis, Roy Todd, John Martin, Richard Wentzel, Nancy Twining, Frank Edwards

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Six juniors tapped for membership to Cub and Key Society • Floy Lewis, Jane McWilliams, Peg Hewitt elected presidents of women's groups • White House candidates appraised by speaker at last forum address • Japan of comic fantasy invades gym for "Mikado" production this week-end • Jr. prom acclaimed as social success • Footlighters will stage Shakespearean scene • New men's charter drafted by council • To discuss aspects of socialism at Y fireside chats Wednesday • Bomberger to be scene of Mrs. Rambo's fashion show • Local research workers to read papers for Chem Society tonight • Curtain Club …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Fay Horner, Dorothy Marple

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

November elections and foreign policy to be forum topic • Curtain Club chooses cast for spring play; Hekking has lead role • Critic will discuss Irish poet Yeats • Vesper service led by Dr. Armstrong concludes successful "religious week" • Co-eds nominated for campus posts; election Wednesday • Chairmen, committees for May pageant are selected • All aboard for junior prom - Friday! • "Mikado" cast adds finishing touches • Thespians will stage Irish drama and skit • Red Cross drive nets $83 • Combined language club dance plans proposed by Spanish unit • Sororities to give fashion show • …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Reviews
• Kentucky Building News
• The Bulletin Board Stop
• Veterans Views
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Personals
• Birds-I View
• Alumni Flashes
• Sports Alley
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles;

• Student Lecturer James Burns is Chapel Speaker
• 8 ROTC Cadets Presented Outstanding Student Award; 40 Veterans Decorated
• Ogden Day is Observed; Judge John Rodes is Heard
• Four Complete Majors in Industrial Arts
• Ethel Clark Portrait is Presented – Rural Training School
• Talisman to be Ready by May 15
• Girls at Potter Hall Name Student …

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, Spring 1948, Mark D. Alspach, Alexander E. Lipkin, Muriel B. Pancoast, Vernon D. Groff, Norman E. Mcclure, Calvin D. Yost

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, 1937-1969

Give the steward a break! • President's page • College has full extra-curricular program: Dr. Miller forum speaker; Religious Emphasis Week; Ray Eberle for junior prom • Mrs. Smith resigns alumni secretaryship • College is recipient of paintings and furniture • Congratulations, alumni basketeers! • Women's Club entertains Ursinus senior girls • New associate professor joins college faculty • Nineteen alumni attain doctorates • Still room for students in certain categories • College librarian resigns • A successful season was had by all: Men's basketball; Girls' basketball; Wrestling; Swimming • News about ourselves • "Cost of living" increase voted faculty …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Reviews
• Kentucky Building News
• The Bulletin Board Stop
• Veterans Views
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Personals
• Birds-I View
• Alumni Flashes
• Sports Alley
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Western Players to Appear in Last Bowling Green Players Guild Play
• 1948-49 Talisman Staff is Named at Recent Meeting; Betty Ray Elected Editor
• Concert Given by Philharmonic Termed Success
• ROTC Department Plans Army Day Ceremonies
• Luigi Silva to Appear Here in 2 Performances
• Clark, O.V. Matilda Taylor Has Been Working on Hill 27 Years …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 22, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Summer curriculum almost completed; 136 are enrolled • Music of Ray Eberle to highlight Jr. prom • Religious Emphasis Week opens April 7; Yale professor to head speakers' list • 'Late George Apley' tryouts underway; chairmen named • May pageant script selected by judges • Faculty will consider plan for radio station • Irish air pervades gym for soph hop • Story of holy week described at vesper service last evening • Hospital director to talk on use of shock treatment • Ursinus delegates attend regional meeting of I.C.G. • Local principal addresses FTA on subject of school discipline • …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Reviews
• Kentucky Building News
• The Bulletin Board Stop
• Veterans Views
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Personals
• Birds-I View
• Alumni Flashes
• Sports Alley
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Hilltoppers Defeat LaSalle 68-61 in NIT Opening Round
• Louisville Philharmonic to Appear at Van Meter Tomorrow
• Dr. Weldon Hart Directs Concert Overture
• Plans Under Way for Student Variety Show
• Excavation for Dorm Begins – McLean Hall
• Concert Band is Heard in Chapel
• Credit Hours for ROTC Courses are Increased
• Simes, Gene. ROTC Property Custodian …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 8, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Richard Wentzel, Fay Horner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

AVC submits plans to operate radio station on campus • Students vote thumbs down on UMT following debate in chapel on Monday • Visitor to Ukraine will address forum Wednesday evening • ICG leaders announce plans for convention • New members accepted by campus sororities • TKA initiates three members • Experimental group to stage "Little foxes" here tomorrow • Pre-meds plan dinner dance; Haverford band to supply music • Air force officers to describe aviation cadet and OCS program • Plaudits accorded pianist for recital in Bomberger • Dr. Rice to speak at IRC meeting • Bus-Ad Club to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Reviews
• Kentucky Building News
• The Bulletin Board Stop
• Veterans Views
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Personals
• Birds-I View
• Alumni Flashes
• Sports Alley
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Western Defending Crown in KIAC Tourney This Week
• Louisville Philharmonic Concert Orchestra to Make Local Appearance
• Winter Recital is Given February 20 by Music Department
• Western Opera Quartet Appears
• Gold Keys to be Given Concert Band Members
• Rev. J.A. Lollis is Recent Chapel Speaker
• Morton Taylor Named to Federal Bank Post
• Western Named to …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 16, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, George E. Saurman, Richard C. Wentzel

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Miller discusses pan-American unity at forum conclave • Campus frats accept 51 new members; Apes, Sigma Rho secure largest quotas • 81 students grace this term's 'B list' • Frosh women receive colors at ceremonies marking annual fete • Gettysburg to face debaters tomorrow • Walton tempos please 500 at Valentine hop • Leaders organize student committee • Dr. Chandler guest at pre-legal dinner; foresees promising future for lawyers • Pre-meds hear cardiology discussed by college prof • Pointers on brokerage business given to Bus-Ad group members • Kitchen employee suffers attack • May pageants due March 2; winner …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Reviews
• Kentucky Building News
• The Bulletin Board Stop
• Veterans Views
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Personals
• Birds-I View
• Alumni Flashes
• Sports Alley
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Clinic Sessions Attracted Many Despite Weather
• Western Players to Appear in “Joan of Lorraine” Next Thursday Night
• Summer School Plans Released by Dean’s Office
• Zadel Skolovsky Heard in Concert
• Dr. Paul Kolochov is Heard in Chapel
• Enrollment Slightly Down Winter Quarter
• T.V. Fortenberry Dies at Morganfield
• McClain, C.A. Former Mexican GI Says Life at …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 9, 1948, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Barbara P. Shumaker, Lois Cain

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Basketeers grab loop lead by thrashing Swarthmore, 49-38 • Color Day festivities here Thursday; Ursinus Women's Club prexy to speak • Bertel, Widholm set pace as grizzlies register fifth win • Music of Clyde Walton sets tempo for dance at Sunnybrook Friday • Ursinus to debate G-burg next week • Thespians to attempt "experimental theatre" • Dr. Miller forum speaker • Harberger, M. Bell selected for leads in spring operetta • Enrollment augmented by 43 students; 14 seniors complete college careers • Rev. H. C. Baer vesper speaker • Y to hold services during Lent • Goal of 700 subscriptions …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Reviews
• Kentucky Building News
• The Bulletin Board Stop
• Veterans Views
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Personals
• Birds-I View
• Alumni Flashes
• Sports Alley
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Robert Denny Speaker for Religious Emphasis Week
• Gerald H. Doty, Director of Indiana University Band, Named Clinic Guest Conductor
• Wayne Wilson to Solo During Winner Concert Tonight
• Western Chapel Hears Henry Cowell in Lecture-Recital
• Governor Names Roscoe Murray to State Post
• Western Students in Radio Plays
• Weldon Hart’s Overture to be Heard
• Talisman Will …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Reviews
• Kentucky Building News
• The Bulletin Board Stop
• Veterans Views
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Personals
• Birds-I View
• Alumni Flashes
• Sports Alley
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Hilltoppers Leave for Three-Game Jaunt Through East
• Newell Long Named as Guest Conductor for Music Clinic
• Next Play to be February 19
• Six Westerners on Daily Kentuckian Staff; Dave Whitaker Head List
• Joy Davis Named Military Queen
• Vet Enrollment is on Increase
• Winter Concert Date Announced
• Dorms Bids Total Near $500,000
• Charles Whittle is …

1948 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Susan J. Bellis, Florence R. Cherry, Richard H. Clark, Bernard L. Grayson

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1948 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Kentucky Building News
• Veterans Views
• Alumni Flashes
• Personals
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Society Page
• Sports Alley
• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Military Ball Will be Presented Tonight
• Dr. Weldon Hart Symphony Heard in Cincinnati
• Nashville Section American Chemical Society Meets Here
• Lewis, Bill. Western Beats Western 48-31 as All Star Alumni Give Visit Hilltop Gymn
• Talent Scouts Seek Writers
• Public Law 16 Meet Planned - Veterans
• Mrs. Myrtle Towery Has Lived in Cherrytown Since 1923
• J.E. Richardson Appointed Regent
• Dinner Held …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 24, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, John Burton

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Former FFI leader describes political picture in France • District attorney criticizes America's present-day inefficient penal system • Thespians present assorted program in mid-week show • Large group hears Glee Club concert • Quartet sings on WIBG as bookings increase • "Y" fireside groups discuss civil liberties • Chem group learns about fats, baking • FTA meeting features film on teacher-training topic • Vets plan dance on December 3 • Contributions exceed $625 as campus WSSF drive ends • Debating team to journey to University of Vermont • Franklin Institute gives Ursinus new telescope • Dr. Rice shows slides to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Kentucky Building News
• Veterans Views
• Alumni Flashes
• Personals
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Society Page
• Sports Alley
• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Dr. Guy and is Speaker at Western Chapel
• ROTC Cadets Elect Misses Marie Powell, Betty Topmiller and Betty Watson as Sponsors
• Founder’s Day is Observed for 17^th Year
• Western Players to Present First Production Next Tuesday Night
• Violinist is Guest Artist – Joseph Knitzer
• William Primrose Heard in Concert Here
• Books Placed in Dorm
• D.J. Hays Appointed to Cornell …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 17, 1947, Robert Juppe, Dave Laning, Ray Macqueen, Roy Todd, Nancy Twining, Charles H. Williamson, John Martin, Frank Edwards

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Glee Club concert to feature diverse program of choral, instrumental music • Bob Shebley's band scheduled to perform for senior prom • Dr. Miller addresses Ursinus IRC on topic of Argentine fascism • Aspects of communism presented at Y forum by U. of P. professor • Attendants chosen for May Day court • Curtain Club's play cast is completed • Handel's Messiah to be presented here with chorus of 118 and three soloists • Veterans discuss PCA riot; plan for dance December 3 • Alumni join in pep rally to launch Old Timers' Day • Delta Tau to make theater …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 10, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, Fay Horner, Doris Gill, Charles H. Williamson, John Martin, Rebecca Boswell

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Guest speaker pictures university life in Czechoslovakia and rest of Europe • Ruby subscriptions aid supply store "queen" obtain new ensemble • F & M football game, Varsity Club hop headline varied old timers' day doings • Mary Carter voted annual May queen • Cast for coming production announced by Curtain Club • Noted educator to address forum on "World in action" • Campus sororities bid thirty-five initiates during rushing week • Musicians begin rehearsals as swing band plans debut • WSSF opens annual drive for funds; to benefit students in war-torn lands • Frosh women introduced to feminine sports …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Kentucky Building News
• Veterans Views
• Alumni Flashes
• Personals
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Society Page
• Sports Alley
• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• “Who’s Who” Representatives Selected at Chapel Period
• Western Players Release Cast for “Dear Ruth”
• Chemistry Head From Ohio State to Speak Here – A.B. Garrett
• ROTC Cadets to Crown Queen at Ball
• Western Netters Will Face 22-Game Schedule to Open Here December 2
• Speaker Asks U.S. Help for Foreign Students – Verena Von Lieben, World Student Service Fund
• Seven R.O.T.C. …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 3, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Richard Reid

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Clyde Walton's band to be featured at Varsity Club dance • Subscription drive initiates Ruby week; Yearbook staff cards informal hop • Hohlfeld discusses trip to South America • PMC whips bears in drab tilt, 20-0 • Noted traveler-author to present lectures • Sophomores score hit with eventful weekend • Senate drafts new late pass system • Freshmen set example in "more spirit" week • Penn professor to deliver address at forum session • YM-YWCA holds discussion on inevitability of war • May queen will be chosen at election this Thursday • Nominating committee selected • IRC arranges future programs …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 27, 1947, Robert Juppe, Roy Todd, John Martin, Charles H. Williamson, Ian Smith, Richard Reid

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Thespians to stage New York success • Sophs plan dances, class doggie roast • Gen. Arnold makes demand for greater accent on sciences in college curricula • AVC appoints leaders; starts campus clean-up • "Ye good olde days" in prospect again as school spirit re-appears on campus • Legal society fetes new members; Vice-president Helfferich speaks • May queen to be selected early this semester, Nov. 6 • Gym construction near end; plans for interior finished • Beardwood chemical group elects Pfeiffer president • Reporters added to staff; Lois Cain new sports assistant • Y commission slate opens with discussions, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 24, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Kentucky Building News
• Veterans Views
• Alumni Flashes
• Personals
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Society Page
• Sports Alley
• Your Manners are Showing
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Dr. R.F. McLain Keynotes Aim of Third District Education Association Meet
• Bartley Hagerman, Charles Wheeler, and Linda Hays are Named to Head Herald Staff for 1947-48
• Ex-Gov. Ellis Arnall is Speaker at Western Chapel
• College Heights Foundation Names Directors
• Plans for Talisman Begin to Take Shape as 1948 Staff is Installed
• American Chemical Society to Meet Here
• Cadets Nominate Military …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 20, 1947, Robert Juppe, Barbara P. Shumaker, Lois Cain, Roy Todd, Wesley Johnson, John Burton, John Martin, Betty Leeming, Richard Reid

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Class of '51 names Justice president; Elect other officers for school year • Founders' Day program to feature address by Gen. H. H. Arnold, AAF • Adiseshiah appeals for student relief; stresses urgent need in Y-forum talk • Frosh hold banquet despite pranksters • Sorority rushing begins; girls receive bids Friday • AVC meets, hears talk on activities, benefits • Men's student council acts to alter old constitution • Large group begins Messiah rehearsals • Chem society meets tonite, research director to speak • Campus discovers gold mine of talent when frosh men present original show • Band still seeks …