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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1939
Page
3
A Columbia Spectator poll of 900 ballots shows strong pacifist sentiment with about half willing to fight if U S possessions were attacked, while only 22 favor joining a war now. Students largely back cash and carry munitions sales and oppose broad trade cessation.
A junior class meeting approved a plan to strengthen Mortarboard finances. The amendment to the class constitution designates the yearbook as a Spring publication under the junior class, sets eligibility for Editor and Business Manager, and outlines nomination, election, and advisory-board rules.
Louise Van Baalen announced four senior teas for this academic year with dates for Language departments December 15, Social Sciences January 12 1940 English Music and Fine Arts March 1 Natural Sciences April 12. Louise Powell elected senior delegate to Representative Assembly to replace Helen Geer who resigned to join the Assembly in another capacity. Caroline Duncombe outlined dress regulations for the fifteenth anniversary celebration pending weather.
Student Council announces Anne Meding 40 appointed Assemblies Chairman after Ann Grauer resigns. Phyllis Wiegard 41 named co-chairman with Mary Colbeth for college teas. Miss Wiegard replaces Pamela Birmingham who did not return. Marie Boyle, vice-president of Senior Proctors, to oversee assembly attendance.
Florence Fischman recalls a Barnard wastepaper basket raid that revealed lighthearted, mostly female notes from Student Mail. Messages mention a few college clubs, a tea at Wycliffe, a paper anniversary, and the absence of any substantial male gossip. The piece ends with the realization there is nothing new in Student Mail.
Attorney General Frank Murphy told the opening session of the National Conference on Civil Liberties in New York that civil liberties must be defended even during a time of internal threat. He pledged Justice Department espionage work will be done by trained professionals. Speakers included former Governor Philip LaFollette and J Warren Madden. event marked the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights proposal.
Alice Harte and Frances Heagey were elected secretary and Camp Chairman for the remaining academic year in a two day vote. Harte, a Wycliffe and Spanish Club member, succeeds Joann McQuiston who resigned ill health. Heagey, active in athletics and dormitory life, serves as class of 1940 vice president.
Harte elected secretary and Heagey named camp head as majors meetings are held today at 1 10. Economics luncheon 12 to 2 in Hewitt south dining room. Fine arts in 511 Schermerhorn. French 104 Milbank and German 115 Milbank. Greek Latin 307 Milbank. Zoology 414 and Spanish luncheon 12 to 2 in Barnard Hall 401. Meetings required.
Van Am introduces dance classes divided into Beginners Advanced and Novelty sections. Mr. W. C. Lynn will supervise starting next Monday. Tickets cost two dollars for Barnard and Columbia students for eight lessons and two tea dances, sold at noon each day this week. Each group has two hours weekly from five to six on chosen days.
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