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1945

YMCA

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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, December 3, 1945, Jane Rathgeb Dec 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1945, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Philip to direct annual production of choral oratorio • Victory loan campaign to be sponsored by women's student council committee • Dr. Kafera-Smart to be guest speaker of Y's on international day • Senior's Christmas ball to feature music by Ken Keely and Terry O'Day • Freshmen elect Barker to class presidency • Rosicrucians honor 9 new members at party • Mimi Keech chosen for leading lady in murder mystery • Freshmen down sophs in debate last week • IRC to welcome new members tomorrow night in Shreiner Hall • Medical aptitude test to be given • Sororities start …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1945, Jane Rathgeb Nov 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1945, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students selected to Who's Who honor by national group • Graduates receive jobs in secondary schools • Governor Martin salutes president McClure and college at ceremony commemorating seventy-fifth anniversary • Sophs to sponsor barn dance, Nov. 30 • War fund drive brings total donation of $346 • Singley, Furlong lead first YM-YW meeting • Navy unit closes officially today • Rushing season starts Dec. 3 under new rule • Students organize girls' glee club • Sophs and frosh to continue friendly rivalry at debate • Dr. William F. Phillips to direct annual presentation of Messiah • "Christmas ball" will be …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Lois Cain Nov 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Lois Cain

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Largest freshman class enrolls as college begins winter schedule • L. J. Starer presents picture of Navy unit at farewell dinner • Hospitalized vets start new courses of study • Council sponsors new dorm elections • War fund drive begins Tuesday under WSGA • Four new members join Ursinus teaching staff • Men elect Harrity to head council • Governor Martin to speak here at 75th anniversary • Students return to alma mater • Sailors, students given certificates and degrees at college convocation • Vocal scholarships to be given freshmen girls after auditions • Sophomores determine frosh fashions • Franklin …


The Ursinus Weekly, June 4, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Irene Suflas Jun 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, June 4, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Irene Suflas

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y members attend retreat to plan future activities • Navy ball is success as band takes spotlight • Bond drive nears goal as Joy Harter gains lead in pin-up contest • Bob Geist to lead seniors next year; Lois Wilson re-elected as junior head • Students choose Curtain Club head for summer term • Msgr. Hawkes to speak at religious gathering • Four seniors obtain permanent positions • Ada M. Fisher establishes prize to be given at commencement • Girls give dance for war veterans • Dick Hunter speaks on eternal second chance • Civilian men to give original version …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 28, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Dwight Morss May 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, May 28, 1945, Jane Rathgeb, Dwight Morss

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Jane Rathgeb elected editor by Weekly Board of Control • Thirty-one men to end pre-med studies here • Bond drive needs $606.50 to reach goal set at $1950 • Madelyn Jaindl wins WSGA election; Courtenay Richardson will head Women's Athletic Association • Curtain Club presents "The Royal Family" as climax to 1945 season • Army chaplain speaks on Memorial Day idea • Corsage sales net profit • Y retreat to be held to plan future work • Peg Hudson reigns at May festivities • E. Nelson speaks at recent forum • Seven students are winners of competitive scholarships • Civilian …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day Apr 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students to meet for prayer service on day of victory • Park will be setting for junior prom, May 5 • Dean to celebrate birthday Tuesday; will be eighty-one • Leads are chosen for comedy, 'The Royal Family'; cast large • Frosh hop to feature quartet, prizes & eats • Y dance admission to be old clothes • Singers are guests at church musicale • Red Cross chapter to receive charter after retreat tonight • Firemen to give demonstration • Old type courts -- new type balls -- are no help to tennis enthusiast at all • Students attend YM-YW …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day, Arline Schlesser, Herbert Deen, Margaret Brunner Apr 1945

The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1945, Adele Kuntz, Jane Day, Arline Schlesser, Herbert Deen, Margaret Brunner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Operetta scores weekend success despite difficulties • Bond drive opens today to buy army ambulance with student purchases • French leader to be guest speaker here • Dr. Dean discusses Russia's position • Thespians to enact "Twelve Lb. Look" • Lt. Miner conducts memorial services • Veterans to be topic of 'Y' discussion • IRC member comments on Finnish elections • Lincoln students give vesper program here • Carters offer $25 war bonds for written memorial to FDR • Professors are Chem Club hosts • "Young 'Un" to be reviewed • New swimming team wins three events, places close third …


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 …