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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1941
Page
1
The Barnard Bulletin is issued semi weekly during the college year by Barnard College students. It is entered as second class matter October 19, 1928 at the New York post office under the 1879 act. Subscription is 3 dollars per year or 10 cents per copy.
Fragments of a college newspaper front matter list editors managers and staff. Irene Lyons is named as editor in chief with Patricia Illingworth as business manager and Rita Roher as managing editor, among others, along with advertising and circulation roles and an associate staff roster.
Three affiliated writers sharpen the call for fact based opinions within the American Student Union. The letter writers defend free debate while urging stronger use of facts, citing Golann Koenig and Wor schin letters on Russia Britain and war aims.
A quirky, fragmented letter mix references patriotic themes, romance, and oddball asides. It mentions Barnard’s blood in spring, flowers and bulbs, educated rats, and a stray army wife plea. The piece ends with a muffled postscript about Maggie and short stories.
A playful column notes spring fever among seniors and alumnae. The piece jokes about anonymity, social schemes, and plans for an end of winter tea with witty asides on fashion, money, and campus events.
Vassar College French Club funds ten dollars monthly for a six year old French war relief ward with little known about him beyond health risk and a photo of a pinched, desperate looking child. Dickinson College reports a two headed calf born at Boiling Springs, and Princeton attracts hundreds of writers for a discussion on New Jersey as a writing locale. Antioch College pilots a student faculty democracy with Community Council and a student Community Manager guiding budget and activities.
The Museum of Modern Art has purchased Pasionaria a bronze bust by Joe Davidson to fund refugee artist relief. Davidson donated the full purchase price which was raised by trustees and friends. The piece stands 20 14 inches high and depicts Dolores Ibarruri the Spanish heroine referenced by Vincent Sheean.
A critic contrasts Miss Bishop and Old Acquaintance, praising the acting of Jane Cowl Peggy Wood and Adele Long, while faulting the films for overbearing sentimentality. Miss Bishop shows a thoughtful Midwestern university story hampered by clichés. Old Acquaintance relies on wit but remains sentimental despite sharpness.
The 48th Street Playhouse screens revivals only with films dating back to 1905 and earlier. This week features Hearts in Exile from about 1915 and Chaplin two-reelers, plus a serial chapter Perils of the Jungle IV The Mad Elephant's Revenge, with a lively sound-effects man enhancing the entertainment.
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