Marathon trend prompts girls to walk for health
In a Manhattan newspaper note, authorities promote outdoor walks to boost resistance to colds. The piece references a 33 mile distance and encourages girls to take walks even in winter to stay healthy.
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
2
In a Manhattan newspaper note, authorities promote outdoor walks to boost resistance to colds. The piece references a 33 mile distance and encourages girls to take walks even in winter to stay healthy.
Red Cross collects about one hundred care packages for servicemen, with items like pocketbooks and games, packed with greeting cards. Barnard classes invite students to walk and log miles on the Manhattan Marathon poster, promoting health challenges and campus activities through March and November events.
In the current Bulletin we note a Brinckerhoff venue for an upcoming play presentation. Details on dates cast and tickets are forthcoming in future notices.
The Columbia Institute of Arts and Sciences at McMillin Theatre announces a 1946 47 season featuring Josh White Louis Adamic Eve Cune and Paul Robeson among others. Monday evenings host world today topics with Randolph Churchill next Monday. Tuesday arts. Wednesday men and ideas. Fridays bring the world to your door films plus monthly concerts starting November 23 with Jussi Björling. Full membership is 1500, limited 750, with access to all events and concert discounts.
Mona Thelander and Ellen Huffmen share experiences at French summer schools at the French club meeting next Tuesday from 4 to 6 in the Milbank French room. A tea will be served after discussions. Mane Fazia is tea chairman and Vera Henry leads the choral group.
At 4 this afternoon in the College Parlor the Classical Clubs meet to hear Professor Gilbert Highet of Columbia speak on The Art of Translation. He recently returned from Army Intelligence Corps service in Germany and is considered well qualified. All students are invited and tea will follow the discussion.
The International Relations Club and El Circulo Hispano host a joint meeting at 7 in the Callege Parlor to discuss Cultural Contrasts on the West Indies. Arturo Morales Carnén, on leave from the University of Puerto Rico, will speak. Joanna Elena de Muroz and the Spanish club group will perform Latin American songs. Refreshments served.
Anne Mane Attura has assembled Press Board staff for Barnard College publicity. Returning members include Betty Lou Kirtley Babette Brimberg and Judith Brimberg. New members are Helen DeVries Roberta Tunick Jane Gordon Grace Tobler Doris Hopfer Grauce Cammerano and Rosary Scacciaferro.
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