14 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1948
Page
1
Akron University and Kent State University move toward friendly ties as Zeta Tau Alpha and 22 other groups compete in Barrel night eliminations. President Bowman praises student initiative while rehearsals run Apr 19 and eliminations Apr 20 with the final show on Apr 21.
Registration for the Student Council election on April 23 takes place today and tomorrow from 9 to 5 at the entrance to Wills gym. Those missing registration will be turned away at the polls. Student activity cards are required for ID at the booth.
Social dancing to records in Wills gym from 8 to 10 15 p m announced today Admission 25 cents per person with proceeds to Stadium Drive.
Two Kent State University students earned top honors at the Provincial forensics contest held at Michigan State College. Joan Fiocca won first in discussion on Peace, Jeanne Cook took first in extemp on Democracy Past Present and Future. Debating team placed second overall. Wanda Lashley and Fiocca formed the affirmative, Betty Cibula and Cook the negative on Federal World Government Should be Established. Fifteen institutions from four states competed.
The Stadium Drive committee will meet tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the journalism office. The agenda includes soliciting funds and those interested in the drive are urged to attend.
The biology department showcased a 26 pound Chelydra Serpentina on display after it was trapped at Hill's Hatchery on Davey road Saturday. Officials note it is one of the heaviest turtles seen in the area and estimate its age between 50 and 90 years.
Akron scientist E G Reed will demonstrate a new international language at 10 am in the auditorium assembly. The language blends Latin Chinese Malay and algebraic form and is promoted by local leaders. Reed is president of Reed Laboratories and spent twelve years creating it.
KMK fraternity stages a Stadium Drive bill at Schine's theatre with Magic Town starring Jimmy Stewart and Woman's Vengeance featuring Charles Boyer. Admission is 55 cents.
The ISA approved a four point platform from its political actions committee on Monday night. It aims to boost university social life for non affiliated students and give them representation in student government. It calls for more commuter, married and working student attention and full cooperation with university groups.
The UT production of Shoemaker's Holiday will run tonight tomorrow night and Friday at 8 15 p m in the auditorium featuring the most expensive scenery yet used at the school with seventeen scene changes across eight sets. Professor Wes Egan directs the technical staff while Western Costume company supplies costumes and Miss Muriel Lewis leads the production and even serves as barber.
Kent State junior Betty Winter recalls Vienna’s April climate with rain sun and snow and contrasts it with Ohio’s unpredictable springs. She discusses Austrian outdoor life, family history, and how a East coast upbringing led her to Kent State with influence from local students Audrey Fornshell and Mabel Davey.
Dean Musselman underwent kidney surgery Monday at Akron City Hospital. He is reported in good condition and will rest about 10 days. He is expected back at work in two to three weeks, per Dr. A. O. De Weese.
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