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The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Calvin D. Yost, Jesse Heiges Dec 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, December 17, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Calvin D. Yost, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Julian Woodworth and "Three live ghosts" bring success to events of senior week-end • Plans made for orchestra, band • Musical program set for tonight • Leaders in sports attend conference • Weekly succeeds in obtaining room in west wing of library • Men's student assembly approves council changes • Xmas dinner, program, dance set for tomorrow • College committees study practices in enrollment • Tau Kappa Alpha frat initiates three members, holds supper • Men debaters to discuss munition problem tonight • Sophomores plan for hop • Program committee to meet • F.E.R.A. payroll for Nov. nets college $746.06 …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges Dec 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Seniors to offer dance and play • Intercollegiate newspaper association to hold spring meeting at Ursinus, on April 12-13 • Bassman, Grimm elected captains • First issue of Lantern to go on sale this week • Dr. Fred Smith lectures on aspects of education • Ruby to reopen campaign for student subscriptions • Representatives attend "Y" conference at G-burg • Dr. Irene F. Laub to address girls of college on hygiene • Saar news to be discussed by IRC tomorrow night • Woman's Club entertains freshmen girls with tea • Annual communion service to be held Sunday night • English …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 26, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, William Wallace Bancroft, Jesse Heiges Nov 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, November 26, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, William Wallace Bancroft, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Julian Woodworth secured for senior ball; Isham's "Three live ghosts" to be staged • Henry Shoemaker to address group • Albright to face bears, turkey day • Relations clubs hold conclave at Penn State • Varied program presented at English group meeting • Report of progress made about transition study • Ursinus circle to offer prize for best pageant • E. S. Fretz named for reformed church position • Panel discussion held • YWCA members hold sing • Norristown "Y" sponsors program for men students • Debaters from Hawaii will argue here in February • The purpose of philosophy • …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Norman E. Mcclure, Jesse Heiges Nov 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Norman E. Mcclure, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Boswell forms new relief plan • Curtain Club presents 'Double door', first dramatic production of season • Grizzlies downed by Bullets, 14-6 • Lantern executive council formulates plans for year • Fred Wrigley's band plays at Varsity Club dance • College papers hold fall conclave in N.Y. • I.R.C. to send three delegates to conference at Penn State • Fathers of students entertained at banquet • Pre-med students to be given exam on Friday, December 7 • Coed debaters meet tonight • Leonard A. Rice speaks on "enemies of peace" • Men debaters to hold regular meeting tonight • …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges Nov 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Double door" to be enacted Friday • Council plans Xmas party • Faculty decides to give comprehensive examinations over work in major fields • Bears, Muhlenberg battle to 7-7 draw • Dance committee hires Fred Wrigley for Sat. • Leonard A. Rice to speak at open IRC meeting • Y.M.C.A. to hear John H. Brownlee on Wed. evening • Men's forensic club meet holds forum on munitions • F. E. Mayer lectures on "role of stained glass" • Women debaters feature stump speeches and admit members • Y.W. to hear traveler • Goucher professor here • Joint Y.W.-Y.M. presents armistice …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 5, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Calvin D. Yost, Jesse Heiges Nov 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, November 5, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Calvin D. Yost, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students entertain fathers on Nov. 17 • Ruby dedicated to prof. Brownback • Drexel ties bears in scoreless game • Lecture on stained glass to be given Wednesday eve • Next issue of Lantern to appear on Dec. 14 • Rules announced for May pageant writings • Dean Kline gives lecture on birds of Pennsylvania • Orchestra and band make request for more members • Halloween party attracts 150 guests in hobo clothes • Student council checks up on freshmen during study hours • Dr. Anders lectures on food at pre-med. society meeting • Ancient and modern languages • Program …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 29, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Eugene B. Michael, Jesse Heiges Oct 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, October 29, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Eugene B. Michael, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Party to be held Saturday evening • Council considers revision of rules • Bears held to tie by Carlisle team • Dr. Anders to speak at pre-med meeting • Dr. Kline to discuss birds of Pennsylvania • Novel illustrated lecture to be given on November 7 • Varsity Club cuts cost of dance on November 17 • Many candidates report at meeting of Debating Club • Fall newspaper conclave to be held in New York • Bassman gets trophy for scoring touchdown at Penn • Shelley conducts vesper services Sunday evening • Trends in education • I.R.C. discusses important leaders …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 22, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Jesse Heiges Oct 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, October 22, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears upset strong F. & M. team, 6-0 • Big crowd back for eventful day • Many try out for Weekly positions • "Double door" to be annual Schaff play • Walter Wilson to speak at Weekly staff meeting • Male students to sponsor recreational program, Nov. 6 • Webster Forensic Club to meet tomorrow noon • Reformed churches hold conclave in Collegeville • Last year's Ruby given first class honor rating • Women's Club gives tea • What religion can be • Lighting system in library will be more economical • International Relations Club to meet tomorrow evening • …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 15, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Philip B. Willauer, Jesse Heiges Oct 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, October 15, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Philip B. Willauer, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Large number of graduates and friends expected back for annual Old Timers' Day • 1935 Ruby staff chosen by editor • Grizzlies downed by St. Joe's, 6-4 • Ursinus to grapple with traditional rival • New grizzly gridder to appear on Friday • Women's Club to hold tea for mothers of students • Torch parade and bonfire celebrate Penn victory • Curtain Club tryouts set for tomorrow evening, 6:30 • Call for candidates issued by men's debating organization • Dr. J. M. Anders secured for med. society speaker • Business group meets • Liberty • Austrian situation discussed by International …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 8, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, James L. Boswell, Jesse Heiges Oct 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, October 8, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, James L. Boswell, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fighting grizzlies upset Penn, 7-6 • Debate conference selects question • Kirby Page places hope in socialism • Jack Delmar to play at old timers' dance • High standing shown by freshman tests • Three discussion groups to be held for freshmen • Photographs for 1935 Ruby to be taken this week as listed • W.A.A. to meet Wednesday to award sports letters • Tickets to be 40 cents • I.R.C. to discuss Austrian affairs at meeting Tuesday • Profits and labor's standard of living • Student activities council announces meeting hours • Women debaters plan for future faculty combats …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 1, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Elizabeth B. White, Jesse Heiges Oct 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, October 1, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Elizabeth B. White, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Kirby Page to be here on Friday • Staff plans work for '35 Ruby • Bears decisively beaten by Villanova as victors display mid-season form • Enrollment statistics released by college • Varsity Club to hold dance on evening of Father's Day • Grizzlies prepare to meet Penn Saturday • Tryouts to be held for Curtain Club membership • Dr. Gobel to lead chapel on visit here Wednesday • Grizzly gridder to make appearance at F & M game • Frosh to answer music quiz • Our present woes • Activities council plans social calendar for year • Pre-medical society …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 24, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges Sep 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, September 24, 1934, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus opens for 65th college year • Student activities council to meet tomorrow evening • Chapter formed of dramatic fraternity • Bears play two practice games • "U" students present two musical programs • Distinguished editor to speak in chapel • Freshmen take bus journey to visit Fels planetarium • Freshman week climaxed by reception last Wednesday • Freshmen entertain sophs and upper classmen with inspection and parade • Sunday school reorganizes two college departments • Band to play at Villanova; loyal members to get awards • Vesper services begin • Many new books donated to library during summer • …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 28, 1934, Dora G. Evans, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake May 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, May 28, 1934, Dora G. Evans, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Choral group to offer oratorio • Sayre to talk at commencement • Plans for class day completed • Alumni association to meet on June 9 • Prof. Manning makes survey of 'U' grades • Official calendar for commencement completed • Band awards ordered for delivery by commencement • Woman's Club to sponsor activities for seniors • Goff Brothers' orchestra plays for informal closing dance • June issue of Lantern to make appearance next week • Athletic club to meet • German book collection • Fox to head English group • Combined musical groups present singing pageant • Public speakers hold …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 21, 1934, Thomas J. Beddow, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake May 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, May 21, 1934, Thomas J. Beddow, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

E. Covert elected council president • Penn State host to school heads • College chorus to present pageant • T.K.A. initiates new members at banquet • Physical ed. group presents exhibition • Open scholarship prospects invited to visit at college • Student council to present sport dance Friday evening • Foreigners speak at tea sponsored by the YWCA • Boswell and Willauer vie in debate on economic tendencies of New Deal • "Y" handbook to commemorate Dean W. A. Kline for service • Frosh choose Quay as head • Dr. Calvin D. Yost speaks to faculty men at banquet • …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 7, 1934, Anna Grimm, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake May 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, May 7, 1934, Anna Grimm, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Results of Weekly questionnaire indicate Guy Lombardo is favorite dance band • Archibald Rutledge to address chapel • May Day pageant to be presented • Curtain Club to give Zwing play Saturday • Mothers to be guests on May Day • Nominations held this noon for new student council • Ursinus a charter member of new sport conference • Installation of WSGA officers held Monday • C.W.A. projects to continue at Ursinus this month • Barnard and Lentz speak to Harrisburg alumni • Old and new YW cabinets enjoy retreat at Arcola • Juniors hold nominations for next year's officers …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 30, 1934, Thomas P. Glassmoyer, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, April 30, 1934, Thomas P. Glassmoyer, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Seniors to hear Francis B. Sayre • Juniors present "The Youngest" • "Happy" Felton plays at junior promenade • 1934 Ruby traces development of Ursinus during years of Dr. Omwake's presidency • "Death takes a holiday" selected for Zwing play • Work begins on 1935 Ruby as first photos are taken • Dr. Jordan, prof. emeritus, dies at Haverford Friday • Forty percent increase in enrollment announced • Tau Kappa Alpha to hold regular spring meeting • L. Reber and H. Holcombe to edit fresh. handbook • Mothers to be welcomed on May Day • Russia's five year plan is …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1934, Dora G. Evans, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1934, Dora G. Evans, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Juniors to present prom and comedy • Ursinus to engage in transition study • Monod discusses French problems • Yearbook to appear on campus Wednesday • Alumni groups to meet during first week in May • Motion picture machine to be demonstrated • Ursinus Weekly student questionnaire • Recent Music Club meeting presents varied program • Russia's new five year plan to be discussed by IRC • Women debaters close season with Stroudsburg • Sabbath School Association to hold annual convention • Club to discuss plays • Polly Pomeroy speaks on department store work • Brotherhood deputation team conducts services …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1934, Thomas J. Beddow, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1934, Thomas J. Beddow, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Noted theologian to speak here • Happy Felton agrees to furnish music for colorful junior promenade on April 27 • Joint "Y" pageant to be presented • Junior advisory council to present Polly Pomeroy • Tau Kappa Alpha to hold initiation of new members • Dale Gramley talks at Weekly staff banquet • I.R.C. hears address on Hitlerism by Dr. N. W. Rubin • Dr. J. C. Funk lectures on medical care of cancer • New "Y" cabinets installed at candlelight service • Program of songs and poems presented by French Club • Liquid air demonstration given in science building …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 9, 1934, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, April 9, 1934, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Juniors plan for dance and play • Dale Gramley to talk at Weekly banquet • Professors speak at "Y" conference • Additional CWA workers hired • Lecture to be given by cancer specialist • Thirty-five men now out for varsity baseball • Basketball league elects Jing Johnson president • Women students elect new officers for organizations • Dean Kline to give address at "Y" cabinet installations • Reception and smoker given Dartmouth coach • 1934 Ruby will appear on campus within two weeks • Men to draw for rooms in dormitories on April 24 • Akron students sign petition vowing …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 19, 1934, Dwight L. Gregory, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, March 19, 1934, Dwight L. Gregory, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Seniors present annual class play • J. Heiges elected editor of Weekly • Sophs victorious in annual tilt • Two captains elected • Inter-dorm schedule draws to a close with Day in lead • Varsity Club banquet on Tuesday evening • Colorful senior ball attracts large crowd • Characters for May Day pageant selected • Editor announces that Ruby may appear April 15 • All-Ursinus conference opens Friday, April 6 • "Pop" Warner to teach at Ursinus coaching school • Women nominate candidates for various campus offices • Girls varsity defeats alumnae by 45-18 score • Sudden death of Mrs. …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 12, 1934, Margaret L. Shively, Dwight L. Gregory, George Leslie Omwake Mar 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, March 12, 1934, Margaret L. Shively, Dwight L. Gregory, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Schelling honored on Founders' Day • Cheating problem is chosen for study • Varsity courtmen close season with 45-33 victory over Lebanon Valley • Seniors promise gay week-end activities • Lawson Robertson to speak at Varsity Club banquet • Women debaters hold dual meet with Temple • Frosh down Perkiomen but lose to Wyoming Seminary • Swarthmore co-ed varsity bows to Ursinus basketeers • Philadelphia artists give recital Thursday night • Winter meeting of Board of Directors held Founders' Day • Men forensic artists meet Wagner and Gettysburg • Day students down Derr to lead inter-dorm league • Cancer …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 19, 1934, Dwight L. Gregory, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, February 19, 1934, Dwight L. Gregory, Jesse Heiges, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Club to present one-act plays • Balanced curriculum, chapel services, cheating, stressed as campus problems • Two more games lost by cagers • College asks CWA to aid needy students • Inter-sorority council announces new pledges • Wrestlers lose meets to F. & M. and Penn • Co-eds rally to win thrilling game, 25-24 • Annual Lorelei dance is held by co-eds • Well-played game won from Villanova frosh • Triple-tie occurs in inter-dorm league as twenty-two games remain to be played • Men's debating schedule features Oregon plan • Brotherhood of St. Paul sends deputations to two churches • …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 12, 1934, Harry F. Brian, Dwight L. Gregory, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, February 12, 1934, Harry F. Brian, Dwight L. Gregory, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Nick Nickols to play for Lorelei • Aerial travelogue delights audience • Frosh break even during past week • Grizzly grapplers meet F. & M. tomorrow • Grizzly courtmen drop two games • Lukens will speak to chem. group • Sunday school program planned for students • Synopsis of May Day pageants explained • Co-eds lose two games to Bryn Mawr lassies • New fraternity pledges announced by council • Derr and Stine register victories in dorm league • "War" is theme of vesper service in music studio • Grizzly grapplers meet F. & M. tomorrow • Schedule for inter-dorm …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 5, 1934, Margaret L. Shively, Dwight L. Gregory, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, February 5, 1934, Margaret L. Shively, Dwight L. Gregory, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Felix Schelling to give address • Illustrated lecture to be presented • Ursinus cagers lose to LVC • Swedemen lose to Wyoming Sem. • Guest to lecture on electrotypes • Naturalist to speak on Friday, May 11 • Ursinus treasurer cited for assistance to scouting • Leroy Wilson plays for annual sophomore hop • Dr. Victor Monod to speak in April • Men's debating teams to hold practice encounter Wednesday • Grizzly matmen bow to Lafayette, 30 to 8 • Questionnaire prepared to ascertain student opinion • Y.M. and Y.W. secure John R. Hart for prayer week • Women debaters …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 15, 1934, Dorothy E. Horne, Dwight L. Gregory Jan 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, January 15, 1934, Dorothy E. Horne, Dwight L. Gregory

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus and Penn broadcast debate • Committee to study campus problems • G-burg trounces Chase five, 33-14 • Humorous comedy presented by "Y" • Phila. college club to confer Jan. 19-20 • Men's Forensic Club arranges schedule • Frosh open season with Villanova tomorrow night • Women's debating club accepts new members • Seniors consider programs for last class weekend • Y.M. discussion groups entertained at dinner • Hall Chemical Society to hear Dr. R. Sturgis • New method of conducting programs used by IRC • Faculty and students attend pol.-social science conference • Musical selections at Sunday night vespers …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 8, 1934, Jesse Heiges, Dwight L. Gregory Jan 1934

The Ursinus Weekly, January 8, 1934, Jesse Heiges, Dwight L. Gregory

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Changes made in curriculum • Ruby is tribute to Dr. Omwake • Colleges discuss eligibility rules • St. Joe's bows to Ursinus bears • One-act comedy to be presented • Johnson attends sport conferences • Dr. Rubin returns after travel and study abroad • Snell-coached sextet wins practice game • Radio entertainment provided at meals • Fred Schiele is elected varsity football manager • Deadline for pageant writers extended to next Monday • Successful season expected as women basketeers show talent • As festivities reach climax Ursinus himself appears • Club to discuss Russia at meeting tomorrow night • Christmas …


1934 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Irving E. Sutin, James M. Wharton Jan 1934

1934 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Irving E. Sutin, James M. Wharton

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1934 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.