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The Ursinus Weekly, September 17, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, Malcolm E. Barr, Calvin D. Yost, George Leslie Omwake Sep 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, September 17, 1928, C. Richard Snyder, Malcolm E. Barr, Calvin D. Yost, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus greets incoming students at banquet held in Freeland Hall • Addition of two new members to faculty greets the students • Barnard-Herr wedding held in Olevian Hall • Over thirty veterans report for early work at the Athletic Club • The college library buys the Oxford dictionary • Faculty engaged in summer education work • Alterations made on hockey field and campus • New course in public speaking now offered • Schell is freshman coach • Notice of A. A. meeting • Biology lab is enlarged • Varsity football schedule • Y.M.-Y.W.C.A. foster the big brother & sister plan …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Feb 1928

The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1928, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Varsity quintet wins over Susquehanna but loses to Temple 44-43 • Co-eds score victory over Juniata 33-16 • Men's Glee Club renders concert at Lebanon, Friday • Annual observance of Founders' Day will be held Thursday, February 16 • Men's negative debating team loses at Gettysburg • Kichline's bears win over Swarthmore five in thrilling contest • "Frosh" conquer Temple; but lose to Muhlenberg • Rev. Harold B. Kerschner speaker for prayer week • Plans for athletic bazaar in March materializing • Ursinus Women's Club offers entertainment • Hockey girls given awards by Ursinus athletic club • Ursinus bears at …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"East is West" to be presented by Schaff on Friday, December 9 • Cornell confers degree upon Miss E. A. Farnham • Girls' hockey team finishes successful and difficult season • Ideal Ruby of 1928 will make early appearance • Ursinus basketball prospects point to a successful season • Tryouts for women's debating teams held by the Debating Club • Sophomores winners in hard-fought gridiron contest with freshmen • Juniors defeat sophs in hockey game Wednesday • Dr. Leinbach preaches Thanksgiving sermon • Ursinus host to members of Philadelphia Classis • Coach banquets team • Dance will be given for …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 28, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 28, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Board of Directors hold annual fall meeting in library • Merritt Jeffers elected captain; Keller chosen manager • Victorious bears are recipients of business men's fine generosity • Thompson-Gay gym fund is increasing daily due to loyal alumni support • Japanese sale to be conducted by YWCA • Resume of football season shows Ursinus a successful team • Ursinus serves dinner at opening of dorms, dining room and gym • Girls hockey team bows to Bryn Mawr in last game • President George L. Omwake and faculty representatives attend meeting • A new scholarship


The Ursinus Weekly, November 21, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 21, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Many visitors expected to attend opening of new buildings on Tuesday • Cast and technicians of Schaff play at work • Fine talks given at H.-P. meeting Tuesday evening • Will Durant main speaker at convention of voters • Girls' hockey team plays 4-4 tie with Cedar Crest • Bears hold heavy Army team to 13-0 decision at West Point Saturday • Aeolian Male Quartette gives excellent concert • College celebrates victory over Swarthmore, Monday • Men's faculty club meets • Debating team planning for successful season • Dr. White entertains girls • Miss Hartenstine's vocal pupils perform Wednesday • …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 14, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 14, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Seventh Heaven again presented by seniors to an appreciative audience • Brotherhood of St. Paul holds monthly meeting • Initial Father's Day finds many Ursinus dads at institution • Ursinus 21, Swarthmore 0: Bears claw Swarthmore in thrilling grid battle • Hockey girls lose hard fought fame to Glassboro • Biology Club holds its first regular meeting • Professor William W. Chandler, a noted educator, dies • Frosh surprises by win over Hill School; score 20-7 • Ruby editor announces art theme for annual • A good sport • Schaff play December 9, 1927


The Ursinus Weekly, November 7, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, November 7, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fathers' Day to be celebrated at Ursinus for the first time • Men's Athletic Association holds initial meeting • Co-eds hockey team ties Rosemont 5-5 and defeats Beaver 4-2 • Bears beat Muhlenberg without difficulty 15-0 • Meeting of Biology Club scheduled Tuesday evening • Bears play last home game with old foe • Alumni urged to subscribe to building of new gym • Community entertainment course to begin November 17 • Library recipient of fine clock from class of '27 • Opening of new buildings • Ursinus frosh hold Muhlenberg to tie • Intercollegiate debate conference • Dr. Allen …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 31, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 31, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus hockey team defeated by strong Swarthmore team 10-1 • Gymnasium and field dedicated Saturday with appropriate exercises • Urgent appeal to alumni to give support to the Thompson-Gay gym • Literary societies hold joint annual Halloween festival in Bomberger • Bears lose hard-fought game to George Washington University; score 7-0 • F. & M. wins cross country meet Saturday afternoon • Dog House banquet held in new dining hall • Student comment passed along to our readers • Vocal department makes initial appearance • Y.W.C.A. holds annual candlelight service • Yearlings defeat Quakertown High, Friday • A card of …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 24, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 24, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus hockey team defeats Beaver by a 9-2 score on Friday • Johnson and Spangler to direct 1929 Ruby • Ursinus Woman's Club entertains seniors at luncheon on Saturday • Robert Trucksess offers prize to H.- P. seniors • Dickinson beats bears in hard fought home game, Saturday, 12-7 • Wenonah Military Academy defeats freshmen in Friday afternoon game • Ursinus preparing for Saturday's track meet • Freshman week held for all frosh co-eds • Groups hold meetings for first semester on last Tuesday evening • John G. Herndon chosen as associate in economics • Zwing and Schaff hold combined …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 3, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1927

The Ursinus Weekly, October 3, 1927, Charles H. Engle, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears to meet old foe when they tackle Delaware for the seventh time • Students to be given more time in library • Many veteran players give promise of winning hockey team this year • Freshman girls guests at campfire held Monday evening by WSGA • New college band to play at next home game • Lehigh defeats Ursinus in the closing minutes of hard struggle • New dining-room near completion and will be opened within week • Classes and group elect their officers • Side-line slants on Saturday's struggle • Anniversary of Myerstown convention held September 25 • Prospects …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1926

The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Penn defeated by grizzlies, 28-23: Bears run wild over Pennsylvania to score season's first victory • Yearlings defeat sophomores in annual lower class gridiron contest • Debating teams open season with Elizabethtown • Basketball schedule of 1926-27 season includes many worthy opponents • Women's Debating Club discusses prohibition • Blue Danube Light Opera company renders interesting operetta in Bomberger • Biology Club holds biweekly meeting in Zwing Hall, Wednesday evening • Schaff play "The Rivals" to be presented December 10th • Girls' hockey season ends in successful campaign • Schell unanimously chosen to captain 1927 grid team • Student council …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 29, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1926

The Ursinus Weekly, November 29, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Directors hold autumn meeting in the library on Tuesday morning • Dr. G. L. Omwake attends presidents' meeting • Co-eds suffer defeat in last hockey game by the score of 4-0 • Curtain Club presents "The Finger of God" • Monthly chapel sermon delivered by new vice president Isenberg • Plans for next year show class of '31 growing every day • Blue Danube Light Opera company to give "In Romany" • Favorable outlook for girls' basketball season • Y.M.C.A. smoker to be held in field cage • Varsity basketball team meets Penn in Philadelphia • "The Rivals" cast rapidly …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 22, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1926

The Ursinus Weekly, November 22, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

First year girls observe annual freshman week featured by Saturday stunts in field cage • Elimination for men's debating teams held • Girls hockey team gains notable victory over Cedar Crest College • Football season resume finds many close games lost by narrow margin • Ursinus bears spring biggest surprise of year in thrilling 21-15 battle with Army eleven • 1927 U Ruby portends to be largest annual ever published at Ursinus • Bears to open basketball season with Penn University • Second year girls defeat frosh in 6-3 battle • Evelyn Lesser elected president of English Club • Keen …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 15, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1926

The Ursinus Weekly, November 15, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Co-eds represent Ursinus at annual convention of PA women voters • Ursinus students witness famous opera Tannhauser • Little Army conquers the Ursinus gridsmen in a 29-7 triumph • Thirty-first volume of Ruby nearing completion • Freshmen girls' stunt week to be observed by amusing innovations • Men's debating team will meet Elizabethtown in opening forensic tilt • Shreiner battles Olevian to tie score for hall hockey supremacy • J.V.'s lose hard fought game to Perkiomen Prep., 25-6 • Grove Haines addresses women's Debating Club • Class of 1928 elects Ruby officers for next year • Seven big bears lost …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 8, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1926

The Ursinus Weekly, November 8, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Hallowe'en programs given by Schaff and Zwing literary societies • Ursinus College debating league holds conference • Girls' hockey team beats Beaver and Trenton in close contests • W.S.G.A. discusses rules at meeting Thursday • George Washington defeats Ursinus bears in thrilling gridiron battle • Chautauqua representative addresses student body in chapel Friday • Cast chosen for Schaff play, the "Rivals" which will be given December 10 • Dr. J. M. S. Isenberg assumes vice-presidency of college • Biology Club holds meeting and re-organizes for year • Maples stage successful Hallowe'en dance • Schaff and Zwinglian hold elections • P.M.C. …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 1, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1926

The Ursinus Weekly, November 1, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus students and faculty travel to see the Sesqui-centennial • Mrs. Ogden meets women voters at Shreiner tea • Lyceum season opens with presentation of "Auld Lang Syne" • Title page of 1927 Ruby attracts much attention • Ursinus varsity eleven defeated in struggle against Gettysburg • Yearlings hold banquet at Ritz Carlton hotel on Monday evening • Annual conference of Ursinus debate league to be held Saturday • Girls lose hockey game to Temple aggregation • "Pals first" presented at Lansdale High School • Ursinus freshmen triumph over P.I.D. by 7-0 score • Y.W.C.A. entertains at tea on Saturday …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 25, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1926

The Ursinus Weekly, October 25, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. John Alexander delivers address in Bomberger • Women's Debating Club holds semi-monthly meet • "Auld Lang Syne" to be presented Wednesday evening • Student body celebrates victory over F. & M. by parade and bonfire • Hockey team superior to Beaver College in close tilt by 2-1 score • Bears defeated by Swarthmore in 6-3 battle • Freshman president kidnapped by sophomores • Members of men's Glee Club to receive reward for services rendered • Senior class to present "Pals first" at Lansdale • Allentown Prep. School defeats J.V.'s 19-3 • Y.W.C.A. girls meet at Lost Lake • Chem …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1926

The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears claw F. & M. for 13-7 victory • First semester group meetings offer interesting and varied programs • Curtain Club presents two entertaining plays • Swarthmore defeats Ursinus girls' hockey team in first game of season • Perkiomen Creek scene of interesting pageant • Paul Cherin is elected president of frosh class • Old Timers' Day draws many grads to campus • Senior benefit dance attracts large crowd • Alumni Athletic Club seeks co-operation of all • Frosh grid team loses first game to Wenonah • Glee Club opens season at Huntingdon Valley High School • Pep meeting in …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 11, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake, Harold L. Wiand Oct 1926

The Ursinus Weekly, October 11, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake, Harold L. Wiand

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Sesqui-centennial attracts many • Philippine question debated in men's club • Y.M. & Y.W. meet in joint session • Faculty sets October 26 for sesqui-centennial visit • Battling bears bow to Delaware • Glenwood vs. Fircroft inter-hall hockey game • "Hiawatha" to be given as water pageant • Fifth annual meeting of debate conference held • Women's Club entertained girls of senior class • Women's Debating Club to hold open meeting • Men's Glee Club to open season on Thursday • Interboro press attacks Ursinus frosh treatment


The Ursinus Weekly, September 27, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake Sep 1926

The Ursinus Weekly, September 27, 1926, Samuel A. Reimert, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"A Program of Expansion Annual", aim selected for the 1927 Ruby • Results of first semester class elections • Hockey prospects bright as forty girls report for regular practice • Temple downs Ursinus in opening football of the season 12-0 Tennis tournament to be staged for U netmen • Varsity to face Rutgers at New Brunswick, Saturday • Alumni Athletic Club to sell season tickets • Freshman campfire held last Monday evening at Glenwood Memorial • "Y" handbooks expected from printer this week • Initial student council dance held Saturday • Webster Forensic Club plans work for year • …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 30, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1925

The Ursinus Weekly, November 30, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Board of Directors in fall meeting • Resume of girls' hockey shows good season • Features of new college program are discussed • Princeton to be scene of collegiate conference • Hockey season ends with victory over Beaver • Many new features to appear in 1926 Ruby • Campaign appeals to community • Glee Club to sing in Bomberger Wednesday • Frosh girls hand sophs 5-1 defeat in annual struggle • Prospects look bright for girls basketball • Collegiate world court conferences being held • Editorial comment: Women's athletics • Hockey letters awarded


The Ursinus Weekly, November 23, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1925

The Ursinus Weekly, November 23, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Scottish musical impresses audience • Staff formulates plans for 1927 yearbook • Campaign coffers steadily filling • Faculty grants petition for extended vacation • Bears take kick from Army mule • Ursinus represented at state conference, Erie • First of chapel talks by London clergyman • Debate finals indicate few veteran debaters • Temple takes revenge on "U" girls hockey team • New material adds to basketball prospects • Brotherhood of Saint Paul guest of F. & M. Theological Seminary • Schaff to present "Billeted" as anniversary play • The call of privilege • Y.W. discusses negro question


The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1925

The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus campaign opens with liberal response • Student campaign a big success • Varsity defeated by Swarthmore • Campaign to help Ursinus enlarge in church work • Old rivals to battle at Lancaster on Saturday • Hockey team ties Temple and wins from Beaver • 1927 Ruby elections held • Rev. Nickel's death mourned by many • Dr. Allen speaks at YM meeting • Brotherhood of St. Paul


The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1925

The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Literary societies present fine Hallowe'en programs • Campaign dinner is huge success • Gettysburg defeats bears 27-0...J.V's tie Wenonah • Tau Kappa Alpha initiates new members • Old timers return for annual banquet • Hockey team defeats Trenton Normal 5-1 • Pirates ball proves best dance of season • Unique freshmen costumes mark poverty day • Helen Walbert leads YWCA meeting • Field cage scene of YMCA smoker • Men's Debating Club meets • Elimination for debate team to be held Thursday • Dr. Omwake speaks on new financial campaign • Interscholastic Debating League meets here


The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1925

The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Plans nearly complete for big campaign • Endowment campaign is explained to students • Large audience greets McDowell Concert Company • Professor Witmer addresses YMCA on service • Ursinus battles George Washington University to scoreless tie • Rev. E. Warner Lentz '21 is killed on way to Bagdad • Preparations made for selection of debaters • W.S.G.A. honors Misses Threapleton and Watkins • Student volunteer secretary speaks to YWCA • Helen Smith addresses student volunteers • Girls' hockey team trounces Philadelphia Normal • Old Timers Day to be observed Saturday • Men's Debating Club argues control of mines • Maples …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1925

The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus humbles Juniata machine • State legislature member addresses WSGA meeting • Leader added to endowment drive • Opening number of course to provide musical treat • Y.M. to raise funds in budget drive • Groups in semi-annual meetings last Tuesday • Swarthmore defeats girls' hockey team • Little bears take beating from Allentown Prep. • Senior class will sponsor unique "pirates' ball" • Former student makes first payment • Student secretary here • 1926 Ruby announces new contributions • Girls score easily across High School goal


The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake Oct 1925

The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1925, Allen C. Harman, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus eleven bows to Delaware gridders in close contest • Junior varsity defeats Pottstown High, 33-0 • Dr. Smith recounts visit to Honolulu • Indications point to big Glee Club season • Pastors of community pledge support to financial campaign • Colleges to debate League of Nations • Dr. McCoy impressed by progress of South • Prospects are bright for hockey season • Freeland and Stine Halls hold annual banquets • Woman's Club entertains senior girls at picnic • Juniata gridders to bring fast team • Classic recital by Miss Mina Just Keller • Editorial Comment: The Literary Societies • …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 12, 1925, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake Jan 1925

The Ursinus Weekly, January 12, 1925, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lena Carl elected to captain 1925 hockey team by 1924 varsity • Dean E. B. White wins American Historical Association prize • Varsity yields before last-half rally of Swarthmore • Junior varsity is given hard jolt by Perkiomen School • Preceptresses tender Christmas party in college dining hall • Ursinus team defeats Temple representatives in interesting debate • 1925 Ruby to make its appearance on campus this week • Interclass basketball league schedule is announced by managers • Rev. Curvin, Roxboro, addresses YM-YW • Montgomery County Club holds Christmas hop • Christmas chapel service impressive • Editorial comment: The new …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 1, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake Dec 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, December 1, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Interscholastic debating delegates meet • Varsity football and hockey activities brought to a close for 1924 season • Board of Directors hold fall meeting • Council dance was a great success • Devereux Company to give two performances • Dr. J. M. S. Isenberg chapel speaker • Senior girls entertained by Dean White • Additions made to Bernard-Shaw collection • Student council party • Hiking rule • Debating tryouts held on Wednesday • Big YM & YW conference


The Ursinus Weekly, November 17, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake Nov 1924

The Ursinus Weekly, November 17, 1924, Howard T. Herber, George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Newly erected flag pole is formally dedicated on Armistice Day • Prospects bright for debating season • Franklin and Marshall gridders defeat Ursinus in annual contest • 1926 Ruby election • Douthett new graduate manager of athletics • Manager Eger announces big cage schedule • Letter announces leap year dance • Men's smoker and pep meeting • Inter-class hockey game played • Free speech discussed at meeting of Debating Club • 1925 Ruby near completion