Ohio University Sesquicentennial Homecoming Parade Showcases 150 Years
Crowds packed Court Street for the Sesquicentennial Homecoming parade. The parade honored 150 years of OU with floats like Phi Sigma Delta’s Hewn From the Wilderness and Delta Tau Delta’s Eternal Fountain of Kee edge. Coeds and students filled windows and balconies as elaborate, era themed displays moved past.
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Roy ¢. Cross
Ohio University
Court St
Carpenter
Phi Sigma Delta
Cutler Hall
Delta Tau Delta
Keowedge
Boyd Hall
Scott Quadrangle
Miami
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Yesteryear
Sigma Kappa
Margaret Boyd
Betty Coed
OU Homecoming Parade Highlights 150 Years of OU History
The float parade showcased OU themes with a 150 Years of Knowledge and Progress motif. Groups like Chi Omega, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Chi and Phi Kappa Tau presented era costumes and sesquicentennial banners signaling OU’s long heritage and school spirit.
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Bryan Hall
Chi Omega
Voigt Hall
Beta Theta Pj
Lindley Hall
Bobcats
Pi Beta Phi
Miami
Phi Epsilon Pi
Miami Redskin
Fireworks Light Ohio Stadium Homecoming Spectacle
Thousands packed Ohio Stadium for a Friday night Homecoming fireworks show with 8000 to 9000 in the west stands. The display featured silhouettes of Cul ler Hall and Ohio founders, green wreaths, and aerial bombs while the UW band led a pep rally and parade.
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Ohio Stadium
Ohio University
University
Rufus Putnam
Manasseh Cutler
Bobrat
Univer
SOC
Alumni flood OU for Homecoming in Athens
Alumni from Sarasota to Cleveland return for Ohio University Homecoming. Former students include Leona Hughes BSE 1930 and Phi Mu welfare chair. William Kane BSC 1930. Ralph Betts 1929. Kent, Ohio residents and out-of-state guests praise the Center and campus progress.
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Jack Cort
Dave Durbin
Leona Hughes
Lewis Hughes
William L. Kane
Martins Ferry
Kane
Ralph W. Betts
Liverpool
Carr Liggett
Alummni Association
Liggett
Mr. Liggett
Carl Liggett
Chester R. Moregan
Cleveland
Morgan
Cleveland Womans’ Alumni Association
Ohio University
Raymond Ward
Columbus
University Center
Ward
U. & Army Engineer Corps
Mr. Ward
Benansley
First National Bank
Akron
Maxine Smith
Ansley
Paul BD. Miller
Athens
Columus
Float Parade Victors Announced in Local Pageant
Readers named Della Vassette and Alpia Gseira Pio as float parade winners. The event occurred Saturday during the Eb rade festival with awards presented by Thea Alpha i and other organizers.
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Lara
Della Vassette
Alpia Gseira
OU Trustee Honored by Association
Trustee Jabnaun from Columbus received a trophy from the association during the annual convention of professional agents. The award recognizes leadership by a longtime university official and honors his service to the organization.
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Columbus
Baithertird
Aulens
Sp Af
Atlan
Satan Tor
Journalism Group Hosts Homecoming Event at Campus
The school of journalism at the university in conjunction with its Sesquicentennial alumni held a homecoming breakfast at Ewing Hall. The event showcased graduates work including student journalism, radio scripts, and advertising copy.
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IG Men
Onin University
Ewing Hall
History of OU Band Portrays Its Early Years
A garbled recap of the University of Oklahoma band history describes early performances and notable figures. The piece mentions a Saturday event, references to administrators, and attempts to honor the band’s origins and ties to higher education, though many names and phrases are unclear.
Birthday greetings and a con man tale appear among odds and ends
A jumble of birthday wishes for several individuals blends with a note about a con man who claimed to help prospective customers by “lying to rain money” to bail his grandmother out of jail. The page also advertises wallpaper and paint at Rapes Wallpaper & Paint Store and hints at discontinued patterns and discounts.
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Foye Onlire
Zine Ablesman
Rapes Wallpaper & Paint
Union Phone
MIHZL
Alumni Tour Campus Aims at Program Open Day
A university hosts an alumni tour to showcase campus programs at the start of the school year. Attendees include former students who seek information on new courses, facilities, and career opportunities. The event highlights ongoing campus developments and networking for graduates.
Six Unit HOUSES Decorated for Sesqui Theme at University Housing
A college housing area near the Sesqui theme showcases elaborate six unit decorations inspired by football and American Indian imagery. The display centers on a football stadium backdrop with a main scene of a player kicking an opponent, tepees, and figures spelling MIAMI. The setup includes a fountain, banners, and portraits of campus groups like Phi Kappa Theta and Delta Theta amid a May 1915 style display.
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Hunter
Leomung
UF Sigma Ss
Manasach Culler
Rufus Pubnars
Chetaihu
Manaveh Cutler
Jit BF
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Orise
Serare
Lambiani
St. Amanta
Diepinay
Biddle Hodd
Stadiurn
Utler
Pheie
Pryyere
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Alpha Delta PI
Wengha Parra
Ann Snyder
Cleveland Heights
Joan Baker Ashtabula
Mary Jane Toledo
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Cutler
Putnam
Ohioa
Phi Kappa Tau
Donny
Chilel
Alpha Thets
Jina
Phi Kappa Fratecnit
Zeta Tau Alpha
Alpha Kappa Lambda
Vallege
Phi Mu
International Club
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Chauncey-Dover
Rame-Canaan
Othel Band
Sity
Carrol Widdoes
Jonn Schwab
Culler Hall
Clay D. Housel
Nancy
Housel
Phi Delta Theta
Housers
Stacy G. Darkhuff
Allen K. Maddox
Cincinnati
Liz Maddox
Howard Hall
Don Krosin
Krosin
Western Reserve Law School
Beard
Larry Fisher
Fisher
Norma Carson
BSEC
Tiune
William M. Bates
Clarksburg
W.va
Bates
Robert E. Nye
Dr. Nye
Charleston
W. Va
Jeanne Forrest
Ross Oil Corp
Paul Allhouse
Allhouse
Ed “Zip” Zednik
Zednik
Shaker Heights High School
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Hay
the Plains High School
Zip
Bid Edmund
Jack
Diane
Edmund
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Goodyear Co
Norman Krieger
Tiffin
Kriegers
Joseph D. Dragovich
Willard Armbrust
Washington Court House
Terry
Larry
Mr. Armbrust
Robert Ormsby Waller
BSCC
OU Center
Walter
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Steubenville
Ivan Beard
Ohio University Sane
Thornville
Thornville High School
George Bates
Jack Kugelman
Portsmouth
S Kugelman
Fred A. Wileliams
Janet
Marietta
W. S. Kline
L. G. McVey
Klines
Virginia
Bill Watterson
WIEH
Gallipolis
Watterson
al Josephs
Dylene
Mr. Josephs
Float Parade
Victors
Journalism Group
Alfartan Lifes Retary
Alen
Gers
Hemor
Taha Baker
Eiecs
Fanite Fur
Meagher
Cathy Panyinu
Pereral
By J. Lowell Rapp
Mee
Ray Pitker
Sarjia
Amik Ingeminkeane
Blaine
Deck Kern
John McElroy
J. Sisler
Bill Drake
Doin Webb
Greta Lash
W. BE. Ausenheimer
Frank Bakee
Dave Quarles
Fiorge Hera
Harley Wakefield
Keegular Prienett
Bo Lawell Kap
Pease Homes
Apacious' ‘Homes
Asia
Pegsa Homes
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Ragresemtyaves
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Pease Woodwork Company
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Hemilvea
Book of Pease Homes
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