Alumnae Engagements Highlight 1916 17 Leaders
Beatrice Lowndes, Undergraduate President 1916 17, becomes engaged to Edward Earle, Columbia Undergraduate President 1916 17. Mary Mulqueen 1912 weds Edward Carr of the United States Naval Reserve. Carr, a Columbia Law School 1913 graduate, is brother to Margaret 1915 and Elecia 1919 Carr and has been called to active service at Fort Pelham.
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Beatrice Lowndes
Edward Earle
Columbia
Mary Mulqueen
Edward
Carr
United States Naval Reserve Force
Columbia Law School
Margaret Carr
Elecia Carr
Fort Pelham
Girl Scout Fellowship Opens for NYU Graduate Study
National Headquarters of Girl Scouts offers a five hundred dollar fellowship for graduate study in the Social Sciences at New York University. The award applies to the second term of the 1917–1918 school year starting February 4, 1918 and runs for one year. Details available at the Bulletin Board or the Secretary's office.
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National Headquarters
Girl Scouts
New York University
Bulletin Board
Seecretary
Wigs and Cues Financial Report by Chairman of Finance
The report shows receipts totaling 614.61 with expenditures of 419.95. Signed by Heena Lane as Chairman of Finance in 1918.
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Heena Lane
Halifax Clothing Drive Sends Warm Gear to City Charities
After the Halifax disaster the Barnard Auxiliary of the Red Cross collected warm clothing for the homeless. One box was shipped but a request for no more old clothes halted further shipments, so the group redistributed to local needy charities facing shortages due to shipments to Belgium and France. Mitprep Brovut, Chairman.
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Halifax
Barnard Auxiliary
The
Red Cross
Belgium
France
Mitprep Brovut
Tea at College Parlor Impresses Barnard Faculty and Students
The long anticipated College Parlor opening at Barnard drew undergraduates in cap and gown and welcoming faculty. Miss Boyd's faithful Rags was ejected, but the atmosphere remained warm as lights dimmed and guests gathered by the fire, making it one of the nicest teas remembered.
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Barnard
Vassar Students Stage Workshop Plays Before Large Audience
The article notes two courses on psychology and economic aspects of the war and reports the December 14 production of Workshop Plays by Vassar students.
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Vassar
Aarge
War Savings Stamps Mark A New Era in Nation Life
Secretary McAdoo proclaims War Savings Stamps begin an epoch of patriotism and thrift. He argues saving now becomes a national habit, benefiting millions of citizens and the country, and marks a shift to economy, good sense, and unity in the war effort.
Treasury notes Thrift Stamps not redeemable for cash
The Treasury Department explains that Thrift Stamps cannot be redeemed for cash. They are a simple tool to help small savers accumulate enough to buy War Savings Stamps.
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Treasury Department
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Red Cross Auxiliary
New York
War Savings
Thrift
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