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

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 …


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

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, October 6, 1947, Robert Juppe, Jane Mcwilliams, Lois Cain, Roy Todd, John Burton, Richard Reid, Nelson Yeakel, Barbara P. Shumaker Oct 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, October 6, 1947, Robert Juppe, Jane Mcwilliams, Lois Cain, Roy Todd, John Burton, Richard Reid, Nelson Yeakel, Barbara P. Shumaker

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Forty-seven seniors practice teaching in neighboring junior, senior highs • Cheer bruins to second win at pep rally and dance Friday • U.S. Navy to launch second college plan • Students pick two men for council vacancies • Newcomers greeted at annual Y. rally • Sophs devising new stunts for frosh; Noonday comedy at Freeland to go on • Editors reveal Ruby staff to class at first meeting • FTA will meet October 29; to induct new members • Pre-meds hear scientist • Library music room again open • Veteran enrollment soars to 424 • Leaders arrange calendar; movie scheduled …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Nov 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senior ball promises to be biggest social event of year; preparations complete for activities of entire week-end • Profs to discuss U.S. life minus OPA Wednesday evening • Future educators hear talks on topics helpful in teaching profession • J. Corcoran chosen president by college Glee Club members • Senior to order photos December 2 • CIO member states union position in labor management • Evans to show motion picture; depicts life of Pacific natives • Musical program scheduled for special Thanksgiving vespers • Dr. Garrett tells of conditions in France; packages to be sent • IRC makes membership drive; …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marion Sare Mar 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, March 18, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marion Sare

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Enrollment is highest in history as veterans return under G.I. bill of rights • Rehearsals underway for "Countess Maritza" production March 26-7 • Ursinus coeds capture swimming title as team takes top honors in relays • H. Haines to bring musical show to Ursinus as benefit for WSSF • Girls' Glee Club plans to sing for Easter program on April 17 • Vesper group hears Dr. Maurice Armstrong • Debaters to attend model legislature at State College • Five junior phys-edders receive basketball ratings from board • Social workers address Y group • Frats and sororities to sponsor dance • …


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 …


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, January 17, 1938, Vernon Groff Jan 1938

The Ursinus Weekly, January 17, 1938, Vernon Groff

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Mid-year frosh enroll in condensed course • Council suspends two for dorm breakage • Court award favors college in Patterson trial • Clark announces "Rhythmaires" for prom • Two performances planned for "Mikado" Feb. 12 • Science education course added to roster • Sisterhoods will fete one week only • Debating clubs release season's schedules • Hartzell stresses thinking in vespers address • Phys. Ed. speaker leads class in rhythmics • Xmas conferences draw faculty members • English Club discusses plan for second semester • Snow time's no time for term tests! Students lost in aesthetic awe • Cagers trip …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 10, 1938, Vernon Groff, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Stanley Weikel, Richard Yahraes Jan 1938

The Ursinus Weekly, January 10, 1938, Vernon Groff, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Stanley Weikel, Richard Yahraes

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Alumna gets post on faculty as voice teacher • College to add drama course to roster in September • WSGA appoints Ruth Roth Lorelei chairman; Alspach names Wilson to head soph hop • Quarantine follows single scarlet fever case • Frosh elect Jacobs • MSC distributes manners pamphlets to men • Seventy couples truck at Greek letter ball • Seven from Ursinus attend conference in Ohio • Leading roles chosen for "Mikado" • Weekly correspondent brings to light conditions in beleaguered South Hall • Error in spring vacation changes junior weekend • Vespers program presents films on Soviet Russia, Russian …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1937, Vernon Groff, Allen Dunn Dec 1937

The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1937, Vernon Groff, Allen Dunn

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Interfrat-sorority dance on Jan. 7 to be formal • Heindel to address forum Sunday • Fred Todt elected 1938 grid captain; Lecron - soccer; Lees - hockey • McClures to hold annual Christmas reception • Dr. C. D. Yost, Jr. to wed after June exams • College girls present $46.75 to Ursinus Woman's Club • Student group to witness Evans' Richard II • Y groups to visit Phila. industry, housing • "Jane Eyre" to be featured in campus movies • Elaborate ball, hilarious play are seniors' final social contributions • New directors attend annual meeting • Clawson, Johnson head athletic …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 22, 1937, Abe E. Lipkin, Calvin D. Yost Feb 1937

The Ursinus Weekly, February 22, 1937, Abe E. Lipkin, Calvin D. Yost

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Men debaters go on tour of four colleges; women are busy at home throughout week • Student council lays penalties • Sororities pledge flushed freshmen after hectic week • Congressman Ditter to speak at forum • Large crowd hails Curtain Club show • Try-outs for junior play to be held this evening • College receives $18,000 in Sarah Leiphart will • "Y" panel group discusses negro-versus-white topic • Sociological survey journey is planned for after Easter • Professor Baker speaks at vespers in Bomberger • Yost reviews McClure-Holzknecht Shakespeare set; second vol., just printed, wins graphic arts award • Philadelphia …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 16, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr. Nov 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, November 16, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr.

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bullet rally nets draw with bears • Dr. Guy S. Claire to talk at forum • I.N.A. judges commend Weekly for editorial work • Senior play cast chosen; production date is Dec. 5 • Football players and coaches entertained at "open house" • College holds "dad's day" with 100 fathers present • Double-feature French movie presented in science building • Wm. Shakespeare's "Twelfth night" presented by Hedgerow Players before large audience • Mrs. N. E. McClure honored at two affairs this week • Dr. Wilhelm Pauck discusses European situation at Y meeting • T.K.A. plans faculty debate; Boswell, Helffrich elected …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Harvey L. Carter Nov 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Harvey L. Carter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senior ball committee picks "Top Hatters," noted CBS swing band, to play at dance • Dr. Wilhelm Pauck to address "Y"s • Bears thrown from loop lead as inspired Dragons come from behind to stage upset • Ursinus grad is elected to Pennsylvania H. of R. • Hedgerow's "Twelfth night" to be Fathers' Day feature • Philadelphia club to hear McClure on Shakespeare • "Penn Quakers" play for Varsity Club dance in gym • Sheeder represents Ursinus at American education council • Curtain Club selects cast for "Ghost train" mystery • That man's here again - Ruby photographer collects proofs …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Donald G. Baker Nov 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Donald G. Baker

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lantern to stage new type contest • Dorm rules made by men's council • Albright conquers bear eleven, 35-0 • Second issue of Grizzly Gridder to make appearance Saturday • "Penn Quakers" to play for Varsity Club dance, Nov. 7 • Large crowd attends Hallowe'en party; games, dancing enjoyed • Shakespearean revival current trend of drama • Heiges injured at Albright; stellar end has leg broken • Administration approves costs for new recreational center • Senior class play chosen; tryout Wednesday night • Weekly poll discloses Landon greatly favored by faculty • "Y" organization to conduct fireside discussion Wednesday • …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, James L. Boswell, Alfred C. Alspach Oct 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, James L. Boswell, Alfred C. Alspach

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus amateur, says J.R. Tunis • Fighting grizzlies beat Muhlenberg • Curtain Club tryouts attract large number of students • Sophomore class chooses "U" ring; Dunn head of committee • "The Human Adventure," eight-reel picture reviewing ages of man's past, shown four times to accommodate crowds; Dr. White directs presentation • Hedgerow noted for its "Twelfth night" rendition • Varsity Club to sponsor annual dance November 7 • "Y" hobo Halloween party to feature fun for all • Goldberg chosen to head male commuters in recent election • Frosh beat Perkiomen in hard fought game as Kurek, McConnel stage down-field …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Harvey L. Carter Oct 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Harvey L. Carter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Rec center plans near completion • Senior week-end leaders chosen • Fighting grizzlies stalemate powerful Roses; bears click on all eleven to spring upset • Capacity crowds expected to see human history film • Turkey day games to be played at F. and M. for five years • Curtain Club to produce two plays for road trips • Social science fellowships open to seniors and grads • Vogue magazine has career contest for senior co-eds • Pres. McClure to speak at dinner as guest of honor • Group of alumni, faculty form library aid society • Curtain Club to present …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin Oct 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Many alumni return for Old Timers' Day featuring football game and council dance • YM-YW fosters library; new project starts today • Frosh dine, dance in first social event as a class • Student activities council sets Halloween party date • Ursinus students pick Landon 2-1, in first Weekly straw vote • Ursinus to begin Feb. admissions • Large audience sees "As Husbands Go," Curtain Club production by Rachel Crothers, in gym Friday night • Debate topic is regulation of industry by Congress • Finance committee receives Hench bequest; plans budget • Struck by hit-and-run driver, Seagrave's condition is "fair" …


The Ursinus Weekly, September 28, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Pete Stevens Sep 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, September 28, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Pete Stevens

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Stevens credits bears with fight • College players prepare comedy • Bears surprise and hold Bucknell's Bisons scoreless until final minutes of last period • Activities dates approved for semester by council • Travel talks feature joint meeting of Y's • Beta Sigs take plaque for third straight semester • Student councils sponsor old timer's dance, Oct. 10 • Grizzlies to meet tricky Red Raiders on Saturday • W.A.A. to hold social • Sisters go to movies • Two Y's begin Sunday vespers; Rev. Lentz to speak this week • Y. swimming party opens year's recreation program • Kellett exercises …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 11, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Richard Yahraes, Irving E. Sutin, Calvin D. Yost May 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, May 11, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin, Richard Yahraes, Irving E. Sutin, Calvin D. Yost

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Psych tests rate 'U' freshmen high • Mothers banquet attended by 350 • Yost commends Stoudt's acting in "Holiday" given by Curtain Club; four seniors depart • Opera arrangements rapidly progressing • Yearbook will appear next Monday, May 18 • Pancoast, Worster survive noon vote on council head • Clamer preceptress speaks at special vespers service • Sheeder, Heiges represent college at Altoona high • Machine records ballots in men's council elections • Councils plan dance for Friday evening, May 22 • Willauer edits law review • Girls present annual May pageant before large crowd on Patterson field; Elizabeth Evans …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 4, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin May 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, May 4, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

200 visit college for open house • Judges commend Weekly editorials • Records broken by school boys • Music group presents voice, piano concert • Young outlines Near Eastern complication • Drs. Clawson, Hartzell discuss papers for men's faculty club • Curtain Club will present two showings of Holiday • Wentzel speaker at joint "Y" cabinet installations • Nine frosh coeds elected to women's Debating Club • National TKA to broadcast award of H.S. trophy Fri. • Pageant, "Queen's revels," is Mothers' Day feature • Chemists to hear speaker • Club will visit campus • Krusen is blossom princess • …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 20, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin Apr 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, April 20, 1936, Abe E. Lipkin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Penniman to be commencement speaker; baccalaureate sermon by Rev. P. Leinbach • Prom, play head junior week-end • Campus women select leaders • TKA meeting • Open house committee plans varied program • Dr. Yost Jr. notes changes in reviewing new Lantern • Worcester elected head of lettermen's group • Men's council postpones elections until early May • Paper staff members hear address by A. H. Hendricks • Ursinus plans annual high school track meet • Y.M. names Fenstermacher president for coming year • Council on student activities calls off May 8 Ruby dance • Yost to speak at …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 16, 1936, E. Kermit Harbaugh, William E. Wimer Mar 1936

The Ursinus Weekly, March 16, 1936, E. Kermit Harbaugh, William E. Wimer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lettermen elect court, mat heads • Alumni to honor Dr. James Anders • May 2 scheduled for open house • Ursinus director, 60, succumbs after illness • Directors will hear reports on March 26 • Social security topic closes forum season • Junior play tryouts to be held tonight • Debaters face busy week; engage two opponents • May queen's court chosen by coeds of four classes • S. Halberstadt wins Lantern familiar essay contest prize • Castle Moro orchestra plays to 85 couples at soph hop • Beta Sigma Lambda is second winner in inter-fraternity scholastic race • Copper …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 16, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Dec 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, December 16, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Johnson elected conference head • Orchestra named for informal hop • Harner names religious values • Six entrants compete in band stunt night • Twenty-one matmen report for practice • Twelve players retained for varsity court squad • Hockeyites choose Fenton to captain 1936 varsity • Bonkoski commanders to play for Christmas party in gym • "Sun never sets on Ursinus alumni", according to study by reporter; college represented in ten countries outside boundaries of United States • Mrs. Omwake gives party • Annual Xmas banquet • Pre-med students hear Price lecture on medicine's advance • Men, women forensicists meet …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 2, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh Dec 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, December 2, 1935, E. Kermit Harbaugh

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus head tenders resignation: Dr. George L. Omwake resigns as President of Ursinus College • Grizzlies close season with 6-0 setback by PMC eleven in turkey day tussle • Music organizations plan Xmas selections • Plans completed for dance, play • Board of directors hears five reports • Junior lettermen to get "U" sweaters immediately • Grizzly booters finish poor season with Temple • I.R.C. holds meeting Tuesday; to hear speaker at Albright • Ursinus is scene of religious confab of young people Friday • Derr victors in second half of football league • Sticksters finish with five wins, three …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 7, 1935, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges Jan 1935

The Ursinus Weekly, January 7, 1935, George Leslie Omwake, Jesse Heiges

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

George Nox McCain, noted traveler-author, bequeaths most of his library to Ursinus • Penn to be met in radio debate • First game lost to St. Joe's, 41-33 • Fred Wrigley's band again plays at dance • Rev. Franklin Bahner, oldest alumnus, dies • Keyser, Wright, Weidner, Heiges to speak at IRC • Prof. Tyson supervises educational survey here • Manager announces schedule for women's basketball team • Ursinus professors attend language association meeting • Prof. Tyson addresses group of college teachers at PSEA • Information given to benefit teachers of Ursinus alumni • Cabaret performance and dance featured at …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 24, 1927, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, January 24, 1927, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Eastern Oratorical Union holds annual gathering at Gettysburg College • Philadelphia Rotary Club assists college students through loan payments • College officials attend dinner; hear president Angell • College songsters render concert in Norristown to an appreciative audience • January gathering of faculty club at Dr. Yost's home • Swarthmore humbled by Ursinus basket ball quintet in close contest • Bazaar to be held in Bomberger Hall by the Athletic Association • N.Y.U. graduate school announces fellowships • American colleges filled to capacity with students • Varsity five to play F. & M. Saturday, February 5


The Ursinus Weekly, November 10, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, November 10, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Rev. Fry addresses joint YM-YW meeting • Ursinus hockey team defeated by Temple • Schaff selects characters for annual society play • Men's musical organization plans extensive season • Varsity drops game to New York City College • Dr. White attends annual meeting of women deans • Dope on standing of victories and defeats: F. & M.- Ursinus • Fitting exercises for dedication of flag pole • "Beat F. & M." is slogan as game draws near • Debating Club discusses systems of government • Syncopep takes place of jazz


The Ursinus Weekly, April 14, 1924, Howard T. Herber, Macdonell Roehm, George Leslie Omwake Apr 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, April 14, 1924, Howard T. Herber, Macdonell Roehm, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Varsity wins two out of three • New WSGA officers inaugurated • Juniors to present "Intimate Strangers" • Varsity debaters awarded gold "U" • Chorus to give oratorio of "The Holy City" • Conflagration sweeps court of men's dorms • New YW cabinet takes office • Biology Journal Club • Campus notables: Honor students • Faye '24 at intercollegiate oratorical • Junior varsity loses • Cook addresses YMCA • Muhlenberg game canceled


The Ursinus Weekly, March 8, 1915, Charles Frederick Deininger, Philip H. Fogel Mar 1915

The Ursinus Weekly, March 8, 1915, Charles Frederick Deininger, Philip H. Fogel

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Third number of the lecture course • Review of the basketball season • York and Lebanon counties toured • Nietzsche and the present war • Literary societies • College directory • Joint meeting • Obligations • To the reader


The Ursinus Weekly, February 16, 1914, Lary Baker Small, Arasman Melville Billman Feb 1914

The Ursinus Weekly, February 16, 1914, Lary Baker Small, Arasman Melville Billman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Big concert on Thursday • A news letter: Syrian Protestant College • The library • Valentine fete big success • Ursinus alumni of Lebanon Valley banquet • Week of Prayer observed at the college • Professor Cheyney lectures on Queen Elizabeth • Annual declamation contest next Saturday evening