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The Ursinus Weekly, March 3, 1947, Jane Rathgeb Mar 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, March 3, 1947, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Tryouts held for Jerome Kern comedy; is April production of music group • Senate announces permission changes for college women • Varied program planned for students to air religious viewpoints • Sophs to present annual dance at Sunnybrook, Mar. 28 • Bears trim Delaware in final minute to clinch third place in conference • WSSF falls short of goal; to extend drive extra week • Debaters continue schedule; to meet Bucknell at home • Snowball scores hit with capacity Sunnybrook crowd • Richard Wentzel elected editor of Lantern; to succeed Wilmot • M. Eagle is soloist at vespers; Mr. Hohfield …


The Ursinus Weekly, February 24, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Charles Idler, Jean Anne Schultz, Helen Derewianka Feb 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, February 24, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Charles Idler, Jean Anne Schultz, Helen Derewianka

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students schedule spring activities at meeting Monday • Twenty-two make "B" list of college for spring term • Summer term to run for eight week period from July 7- August 29 • Fifty-six men accept fraternity bids as climax to week of rushing parties • Students to get snowball tickets in supply store • FTA panel gives problems facing beginning teacher • Colors presented to freshman girls by junior advisors • Temptation is topic at vesper gathering • 746 Main St opened to students; M. Hewitt to head dormitory • L. Oddo elected to MSG vacancy • Y to conduct …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 20, 1947, Jane Rathgeb Jan 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, January 20, 1947, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Norman Thomas scheduled to address forum on present economic situation • Mildred Wilson chosen queen in close re-election voting • Is-If Lorelei combine for "snowball" formal at Sunnybrook, Feb. 28 • Y takes over annual turnabout; dance on Feb. 14 WSSF benefit • Debate Club picks D. Evans as leader • Twelve seniors leave in mid-term graduation • Students receive invitations form Rosicrucian group • Junior class elects new prexy; Archie Simons assumes dual job • Souerwine is chosen president of national debating fraternity • Recruits sought for state guard • Charles Idler speaks at vespers; uses twenty-third psalm as …


The Ursinus Weekly, January 13, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Barbara Dietz, Jean Anne Schultz Jan 1947

The Ursinus Weekly, January 13, 1947, Jane Rathgeb, Barbara Dietz, Jean Anne Schultz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ruby staff offers 10% commission for ads obtained • Students receive pledge for F.T.A. Wednesday night • Nominating committee selected by major campus organizations • Thespians raised in club status by Players and Stars • Speaker discusses life's foundation • Debaters continue activities with Temple and Rider • Souerwine appointed president of Cub and Key for next term • Ursinus delegates support measures adopted by Urbana student assembly • Joseph Jones elected to lead newly organized legal society • Dr. Brown selects "a drop of blood" for pre-med talk • "The sudden guest" discussed at English Club meeting tonight • …


1947 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Jane R. Estabrook, Jeanne B. Loomis, Joan Wilmot Jan 1947

1947 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Jane R. Estabrook, Jeanne B. Loomis, Joan Wilmot

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1947 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.


The Ursinus Weekly, December 16, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Helen Pechter, Kenneth Schroeder Dec 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, December 16, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Helen Pechter, Kenneth Schroeder

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Audience praises chorus, soloists in annual "Messiah" • Communion service to be held; Meistersingers, Y to take part • Legal society selects temporary chairman as group re-organizes • Memorial service held for dean Kline; speakers, faculty, students pay tribute • "Shall I teach?" is discussion topic at FTA gathering • College willed $10,000 for dormitory by dean • Rosicrucians elect officers; permanent members received • Honor graduate dies suddenly; was engineering student at MIT • Delegates chosen to attend YM-YW national assembly • Atomic energy is first forum topic • Only two original members remain in Glenwood quartet started 2 …


The Ursinus Weekly, December 9, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Mary E. Flad, Jane E. Brusch Dec 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, December 9, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Mary E. Flad, Jane E. Brusch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Schiff to speak at opening forum session Wednesday • Carol sing and dinner highlight Christmas party on December 16 • "Y" plans activities for student Christian assembly at Illinois • College to hold service in dean Kline's memory • Prof. Bone speaks on Russian trade • Music department to present "Messiah" as opening to Christmas activities • English club has guest speaker • Capacity audiences praise actors in season's opener, "Ten little Indians" • Committees selected for annual Christmas banquet December 18 • Ursinus conducts training program for Navy aviation • Pre-meds hear Dr. Livinggood; dermatology is subject of …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 28, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Oct 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, October 28, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students receive charter to F.T.A. from R.C. Webster • Five students invited to join membership of English Club • Men's council meets; elects Sheridan Much secretary-treasurer • Seniors to have Alex Bartha play for annual dance • Prizes offered to students for dress at Halloween party • Ursinus Weekly gets second class rating in collegiate judging • Over 400 attend alumni dance • Inter-dorm schedule announced for co-ed hockey tournament • Ursinus features own DuBarry course; classes conducted three times daily • Debate Club to sponsor contest between freshmen, sophomores • Miss Ann Murkovich to address meeting of AAUW, November …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jane E. Brusch Oct 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jane E. Brusch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Enrollment totals 894 as veterans return to college • Rev. Wallick appointed chaplain for college • Student leaders plan activities of semester • Old Timers' engage T. Darlington to play at dance, October 26 • State physics teachers to hold conference Friday, Saturday • Administration appoints professors to assist in academic department • Editors announce staff for '47 Ruby • WSGA president elects members of dormitory booster committees • Eight Valley Forge men enrolled as special students at Ursinus • Retired minister deeds home as scholarship fund for college • Miss Dorothy F. Moyer selected to assist Ursinus medical staff …


The Ursinus Weekly, July 1, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jeanne B. Loomis, Grant Harrity, Ray Warner Jul 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, July 1, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Jeanne B. Loomis, Grant Harrity, Ray Warner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Board announces faculty revisals; new plans adopted • Baccalaureate degrees received by eighty-nine students as Ursinus observes seventy-sixth annual commencement • Prizes awarded to honor grads for scholarship, citizenship • Rev. Maurice Hohlfeld addresses conference of mission's group • Dorms elect officers, senators for next term • Tau Kappa Alpha initiates five • Men elect Ross council prexy; name seven others as members • Rev. Billman, D. D., delivers address to senior class Sunday • T. Gresh, Williams take honors as valedictorian, salutatorian • P. Willauer named alumni president • Rosicrucians entertain fifty-two girls at tea • Women's Club gives …


The Ursinus Weekly, June 3, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Virginia Haller, Dwight Morss, Carol Schoeppe, Nancy Twining, Jane E. Brusch, Joan Wilmot Jun 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, June 3, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Virginia Haller, Dwight Morss, Carol Schoeppe, Nancy Twining, Jane E. Brusch, Joan Wilmot

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Gathering to hear Dr. E. F. Campbell at religious meeting • Fogel prize offered for winning essay on Pennsylvania Germans • President announces lease of building for housing 100 veterans • Temple president to deliver address at commencement exercises on July 1: A. M. Billman, D. D., to preach baccalaureate sermon, June 30 • Franklin I. Sheeder to speak at F. and M. baccalaureate service • Cabinet appointed for 1946-47 term by YWCA president • Frosh transform gym into tropical paradise • The Weekly presents newly elected leaders on campus • Ruby staff issues last call for purchase of yearbook …


The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Carol Schoeppe May 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Carol Schoeppe

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Emery Nelson speaks to large gathering on marriage problems • Marjorie Coy and Lois Wilson chosen queen of juniors' "Southern Garden" • Ursinus to enter debate tournament: Philadelphia Inquirer to give silver trophy to winning team • Registrar announces scholarship winners • Honorary society taps four members at prom • M. Coy, J. Heal picked for 'Spring Again' parts • Ursinus Women's Club to hold card party in library, May 18 • Former army doctor addresses pre-medical society tonight • Ursinus group conducts census of foreign students in U.S.A • Curtain Club group to present one act play in near …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 29, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marjorie Haimbach Apr 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, April 29, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Marjorie Haimbach

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Esther Smythe, Ken Schroeder excel in production of Countess Maritza • Juniors complete final plans for gala prom this Saturday • Pancoast returns as dean of men • Pageant cast chosen for "The Candy Shop" in afternoon tryouts • C. Idler speaks to vesper group • Emery Nelson to discuss friendship and marriage • Orchids to operetta committees, chairmen • Students to hold picnic in Montgomery County park • Junior class chooses J. Loomis, J. Wilmot for Ruby co-editors • Dr. Livingood to address pre-med society next week • German Club to hear Harte • Future teachers organize to draw …


The Ursinus Weekly, April 15, 1946, Jane Rathgeb Apr 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, April 15, 1946, Jane Rathgeb

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Cast adds finishing touches to operetta as opening nears • YM-YWCA to sponsor traditional musicale for Easter program • Susan Bellis, John Ulmer awarded leads in Curtain Club May Day production • Dean to celebrate birthday, April 24 • Lantern staff elects editor to succeed Betsy Shumaker • Twenty-one rushees accept sorority bids on Saturday • D. Morss to head dance committees for junior prom • Ten students attend FPA's college forum • Easter prevails at sophomore hop Saturday evening • Dr. P. Hitti addresses forum on Arab world • Pre-meds to hear Dr. Boyle • Ursinus debated Allegheny on …


The Ursinus Weekly, March 25, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Joan Wilmot, Irene Suflas Mar 1946

The Ursinus Weekly, March 25, 1946, Jane Rathgeb, Joan Wilmot, Irene Suflas

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Varsities to clash in basketball game for feature event of Ruby rally • Rev. Franklin I. Sheeder to terminate position as college registrar July1 • MSGA holds meeting to revise constitution on pre-war basis • Inter-sorority-fraternity dance to mark reorganization of frats on campus • Ursinus honors court kings with banquet, letters • Representatives attend debaters convention • Inter-frat board has first meeting Monday • Ursinus faculty club meets • Pre-meds change membership rules • Carolyn Howells to give report on trip, conference tonight • Peg Singley addresses vespers • Frosh party features get acquainted theme • Christine Franzen reviews …


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, 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, 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.


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, 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 …