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The Ursinus Weekly, February 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Feb 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, February 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus quintet clinches southern Middle Atlantic Conference: Bears' 42-31 triumph over PMC Saturday brings team into top league position • Debating teams join new area conference at meeting held Friday • Ten students complete credits, will receive degrees in July • YM-YW holds retreat to plan for next term • Grant Harrity elected president of honorary debating society • Instructor speaks to vesper group • Emily Hickman speaks at forum on problems facing world today • Try-outs conducted for Countess Maritza roles • WSGA sets March 15 as final date for May pageant scripts • Graduate, retired minister dies • …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 11, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Feb 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, February 11, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus five downs Haverford in fourth straight win, 56-40 • Gaiety is keynote of traditional turnabout • Walter Hartman assume duties as new supply store manager • Dr. Emily Hickman to address forum on "Needs of the international world" • Dick Johnson speaks on well rounded character • Alumnus accepts new post on board of international missions • Commander Norris A. Johnson is now serving in China • Dr. Aubrey talks on Christian way to lasting peace • Frosh debate Norristown seniors • Senior reviews novel for club • Students elected to Delta Tau • Clubs to hear George Shoemaker …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 4, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Feb 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, February 4, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Forum will hear Dr. Emily Hickman Wednesday, Feb. 13 • Ruby rally initiates subscription drive • Jimmy Ray's orchestra to be featured at WSGA's annual Lorelei on Saturday • Gladys Howard to direct cast of "Poor Aubrey" • Dr. Aubrey to address religious gathering on 'Unity in diversity' • Rev. Hassler speaks on "What shall we be?" • Lt. John Thrash served as night photographer • Harriet Elliot reports on education meeting • G. Shoemaker to speak at dinner of men and women debaters • WSGA announces deadline date for entries in pageant contest • Sophs bring gay carnival to …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 28, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Jan 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, January 28, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Council meets with administration to discuss conditions of kitchen • Y group sponsors odd jobs agency open to students • Unique corsages to be featured at turnabout dance, February 9 • Mimi Keech, John Ulmer excel in "Mr. and Mrs. North" production • Helen Alcorn speaks on social service work • Sophs complete plans for musical carnival featured on Saturday • Y racial commission schedules debate on question of Jim Crow • Debate teams argue free trade against Penn and Shippensburg • Kitchen head expresses desire to resign at close of semester • The watchbird is watching you - be …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 21, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Jan 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, January 21, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Winburn Thomas addresses group gathered for second annual Y-weekend • Thespians add final touches to humorous murder mystery • Y program brings new entertainment • Club members to attend movies shown by French cultural group • Sophomores plan carnival, Feb. 2 • Helen Alcorn to speak on social service work • WSGA plans underway for traditional Lorelei • Students hold discussion group on peacetime conscription • Canterbury Club elects pres. • Dr. Thomas concludes Y activities at vespers • Ruby to launch subscription drive • Rev. Lentz desires to retire • Lutherans attend conference • Newman Club holds meeting …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Jan 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, January 14, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y-weekend to be centered on theme "Will Christian youth lose the peace?" • WSSF to start collections for drive under chrm. Susan Bellis • Curtain Club to bring mystery comedy "Mr. and Mrs. North" to Ursinus stage • Ten students begin eight week course in history, math • Administration appoints grad to faculty as history instructor • J. M. Hohlfeld presents lecture on literacy at Cornell University • Zimmerman speaks to vesper group • Canterbury Club to meet tonight • Yearbook staff inaugurates new system • Council buys bedside x-ray as victory drive goes over top • "Trumpet in the …


1946 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Raymond B. Furlong, Jane Reifsnyder Jan 1946

1946 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Raymond B. Furlong, Jane Reifsnyder

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1946 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.


Ua37/5 Hilltoppers Scrapbook, Mary Jo Diddle Jan 1946

Ua37/5 Hilltoppers Scrapbook, Mary Jo Diddle

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Scrapbook regarding the Hilltoppers basketball team coached by E.A. Diddle for the years 1945-1946. Includes photos, clippings and game programs regarding Diddle, the team, and the Hilltoppers eastern tour.


The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1945, Jane Rathgeb Dec 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1945, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Councils to plan traditional dinner, Christmas dance • Y plans retreat for January 18, 19, 20 • Dramatic group names committee chairmen • December '46 to mark Oxford award renewal • Soloists, choir of hundred voices blend in successful "Messiah" presentation • Forum speaker urges better understanding of foreign policy aims • Students present Christmas musical • Lantern displays literary talent • Bob Baroll captures Y amateur show prize with feats of magic • Council needs $485 to attain goal as campaign nears climax • McClures honor upperclassmen • Dean Kline and Dr. Lentz to lead traditional candlelight service • …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1945, Jane Rathgeb Dec 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1945, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Christmas theme lends holiday spirit to ball • Lecture by Dr. Charles Haines, "The Messiah" presentation, talent and variety show sponsored by Y.W.-Y.M.C.A., to be featured in eventful week on Ursinus campus • Y to award prize to winner of talent show • Forum to feature Ursinus alumnus as guest speaker • Debaters to discuss atomic bomb question • Council attains halfway point in victory loan drive • Dr. Kate Hansen speaks at international night • Sorority bids accepted by sophomores in finale of nerve-racking rush week • Mrs. Nellie Price assists nurse • Ruby staff sets publication date; orders …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 9, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Alfred M. Wilcox, Hilda Anderson Apr 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, April 9, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Alfred M. Wilcox, Hilda Anderson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Jimmy Ray delights over 200 dancers at sophomore hop • Students to organize local Red Cross unit • WSSF to aid students in old clothing drive • Dr. G. E. Ruff addresses 'church & peace' forum • Racine works complete library French shelves • Cast has final rehearsals for "Sweethearts" to be presented Friday and Saturday nights • Dr. Vera M. Dean, author and traveler, to discuss Russia at forum Wednesday • Ten gobs battle to capture 'beast' • Students conduct devotional service • Coeds get letters for year's sports at WAA meeting • Derr captures cup with 95-point total …


Ursinus College Alumni Journal, Spring 1945, Dorothy Thomas Shelley, Miriam Barnet Smith, Eugene H. Miller, Dorothy E. Berger, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Raymond E. Wilhelm, Norman E. Mcclure Apr 1945

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, Spring 1945, Dorothy Thomas Shelley, Miriam Barnet Smith, Eugene H. Miller, Dorothy E. Berger, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Raymond E. Wilhelm, Norman E. Mcclure

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, 1937-1969

In memoriam • President's page • Commencement • Spring term opens • Forum speakers • Dramatics • Christmas festivities • Sports revue • Visitors date • Dances • Debating • Y.M. and Y.W. events • Operetta • Messages to the alumni • College presidents sponsor legislation • Ursinus is family tradition • News about ourselves • Necrology • Our war correspondents • Program for veterans • Ursinus honor roll • Men and women in the service • Alumni Association nominees


The Ursinus Weekly, March 26, 1945, Adele Kuntz Mar 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, March 26, 1945, Adele Kuntz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Basketball star Bob Geist places third in Philadelphia area with 12.8 average • Coeds bow to Temple sextet, ending season with three wins • Temple JV's take close game, 27-21 • Freeland-Fircroft will play Stine-Day in semi-finals • Seven girls pass test for basketball referees • Committees assist operetta staging • Originality and artistry keynote show as Stine and Brodbeck acts place first • Frosh learn about red, old gold, black • April forum to spotlight Russia as world power • Original play portrays life in coed dormitory • Curtain Club promotes three to star rating


The Ursinus Weekly, March 19, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Helen Hafeman Mar 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, March 19, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Helen Hafeman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Committee reveals full social calendar for spring semester • Amateur show will be Friday; civilians and Navy are eligible • Frosh to receive colors Thursday • Two weeks remain to originate May pageant for Circle prize • Ursinus representatives observe Cultural Olympic productions • Operetta leads are well-trained soloists • Vesper guest talks on future of Chinese race • Johnny the mailman is Ursinus' favorite man • Open forum to discuss the church and peace • English Club elects 7 members; entire group to meet tonight • Red Cross drive nets $145.20 in one week campus campaign • College announces …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 12, 1945, Adele Kuntz Mar 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, March 12, 1945, Adele Kuntz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Freshmen choose representatives to WSGA, WAA, YW • Joy Harter resigns as Weekly co-editor • Alberta man, Ken Schroeder to sing leads in "Sweethearts" to be presented April 13,14 • Speaker receives honorary degree as twenty are graduated at mid-term • New students include freshmen and veterans • "B" list includes 48 civilians, Navy • New rec center regulations introduced • B. Cassatt, B. Tyson to debate against Penn State team here • Ruby drive starts; deadline is March 24 • Hunter addresses vespers; stresses internal devotion • Ursinus Circle to award $15 for original May pageant • Library stacks …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 12, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines Feb 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, February 12, 1945, Joy Harter, Adele Kuntz, Henry K. Haines

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Rev. A. Z. Schellhase to address grads at exercises Feb. 24 • Students aid scrap drive as everybody gets little white notes • Jenkins excels as "murderer" in "Night Must Fall" production • Navy students receive orders to new units • '944' tea honors new Rosicrucians • T. Kandahl speaks on postwar Norway • Students to present recital on Thursday • Mermaids to form new campus club • WSGA is frowning on dungarees, slacks for campus wear - (for P. E. classes, okay) • Get in the swing with spring, young man, and send your secret love a valentine • …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 5, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter, Henry K. Haines, Irene Suflas, Justine Richards Feb 1945

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 Jan 1945

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 Jan 1945

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 Jan 1945

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 Jan 1945

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 …


1945 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, M. Frances Tisdale Jan 1945

1945 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, M. Frances Tisdale

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1945 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.


Ua37/5 Hilltoppers Scrapbook, E. A. Diddle Jan 1945

Ua37/5 Hilltoppers Scrapbook, E. A. Diddle

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Scrapbook regarding the Hilltoppers basketball team coached by E.A. Diddle for the years 1944-1945. Includes photos, clippings, game programs, letters and press releases regarding Diddle, the team, Cook twins and the Hilltoppers eastern tour. There are a few items about the football team.


The Ursinus Weekly, December 18, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter Dec 1944

The Ursinus Weekly, December 18, 1944, Adele Kuntz, Joy Harter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Banquet and party will highlight gala Christmas season • Whiteleather condemns Britain's foreign policy; minimizes fears of Russia • Four soloists and large student chorus score in seventh "Messiah" presentation • Final event will honor Ursinians now overseas • Lt. Ehret '39, killed on European front • Candlelight vespers features carols and Christmas story • Sophs entertain frosh, V-12's at tea dance in dining room • Movie will portray medical WAC jobs • Mrs. McClure will entertain girls tonight and tomorrow • Ex-Ursinus students graduate from N.Y. midshipmen's school • Coeds to hold dormitory "dawn patrols" with much food and …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 11, 1944, Joy Harter, Jane Day, Adele Kuntz, Doris Jean Shenk, Paul Stauffer Dec 1944

The Ursinus Weekly, December 11, 1944, Joy Harter, Jane Day, Adele Kuntz, Doris Jean Shenk, Paul Stauffer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Forum to feature M. K. Whiteleather, war correspondent • Martha Wilson to appear as new soloist at annual presentation of Messiah Thursday • President speaks at vesper service • Cast is announced for holiday show • Thespians to produce Noel Coward mystery • John Bates discusses peacetime conscription • Three men are tapped by Cub and Key Friday • Prom, show are spotlight memories • War bond drive lags as final week begins • McClures will entertain girls at Christmas parties • Senate plans Red Cross project • Registrar attends conference • Dorms to submit guest lists • Union or …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 24, 1944, Marion Bright, James Money, Henry K. Haines Apr 1944

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 Apr 1944

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 Mar 1944

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 Mar 1944

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 Mar 1944

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 …