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Newspaper

Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1940

Page

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No Time for Classes Opens at University Auditorium

Don Parker presents No Time for Classes a mixed slapstick musical at the university auditorium at 8 p m. Starring Bill Guisewite and Stan Mouse the 60 member cast 15 piece band and 110 students deliver original songs and varied numbers backed by a campus pick up band directed by Bob Or pin with costumes from Columbus and a $100 funding from the university entertainment fund. The show blends musical comedy short skits and barbershop scenes with standout numbers Temptation You Can Write the Words Stolen Rendezvous and Do You Remember the Night.

Don Parker Bill Guisewite Stan Mouse University Auditorium Columbus University Guisewite and Mouse Jean Ulmer Mehlenbacher Millie Maxa Marietta Bob Orpin Kent Kennan Dave Flynn Wayman Tol

Playlets Show Lincoln Life Incidents by Mr. and Mrs. Parsons

Three complete playlets depicting Abraham Lincoln were presented by Mr. and Mrs. John L Parsons on Monday. Parsons portray Lincoln while Mrs Parsons handles all other roles, with accurate makeup and costumes. The Jeffries Appeal shows Lincoln as lawyer taking a difficult case, The Sleeping Sentinel presents mercy to a negligent guard, and The Perfect Tribute features Lincoln reciting the Gettysburg Address to a dying soldier.

Abraham Lincoln John L.parsons Assembly Jeffries Lincoln

Stroup and Taylor Named SUB Committee Members

Jane Stroup and Don Taylor sophomores are appointed to the SUB committee by the student council to replace Halen Rothermund and Wanda Griffiths. Other members include Kay Maloney Ed Zink and Bob Cook is chairman. The panel holds weekly meetings and gathers data on student union buildings at other colleges. They seek suggestions or information from students.

Jane Stroup Don Taylor Halen Rothermund Wanda Griffiths Kay Maloney Ed Zink Bob Cook

Kent State Students In Vehicle Accident Near Hudson

Three Kent State University students were involved in a minor traffic accident early Sunday morning west of Hudson. The injured riders were Don Miller Ted Tucker and Bob Wilson all sustaining facial scratches.

Kent State University Hudson Don Miller Ted Tucker Bob Wilson

UC Davis opens $325,000 library administration building

The University of California Davis campus unveils a new library administration building valued at 325000 dollars, expanding campus infrastructure and supporting library operations.

University of California Davis

Journalism Week Opens Tomorrow at Kent State University

Kent State University hosts the first annual Journalism Week with representatives from 10 colleges across Ohio and 50 high schools expected to attend Saturday’s events. The four day convention includes the Northeastern Ohio Scholastic Press clinic program for high school journalists.

Kent State University Ohio College Newspaper Association Northeastern Ohio Scholastic Press Clinic Notre Dame College For Women Heidelberg College University of Akron University of Toledo Youngstown College Mount Union College Bowling Green State University Case School of Applied Science Otterbein College Adelbert College Western Reserve University

Bromfield to Speak at Ohio College Newspaper Convention

Louis Bromfield renowned author will discuss My Experience as a Writer after a banquet at 7 p m tomorrow at the Kent hotel. The dinner, open to university faculty, requires a $1 ticket available at the Kent Stater office from Bill Schraegle or George Fleischer or at the OCNA registration table in the atrium on Wednesday.

Ohio College Louis Bromfield Kent Hotel Kent Stater Bill Schraegle George Fleischer OCNA

Ohio college newspaper convention opens with talks and dinner

Beginning at 1 30 tomorrow in the Atrium the first day includes a Get Acquainted session by Chi Pi the men’s honorary journalism fraternity followed by a group dinner at the Kent hotel where Louis Bromfield speaks on My Experiences as a Writer. The week features sessions on newspaper work news gathering make up advertising and related topics led by sports and news writers editors and advertising executives from major newspapers in the region. William Schraegle a sophomore directs the convention aimed at reviving interest and strengthening the Ohio College Newspaper association as a cooperative among Ohio college papers.

Chi Pi Kent Hotel Louis Bromfield William Schraegle Ohio College Newspaper Association Ohio College

Get Free '49 Tickets Dance Balloon Hunt

Three tickets to the '49 dance offered to anyone finding a gas filled balloon released today at 3 p m The tickets valued at 1 10 each allow entry to the event and must be reported to The Kent Stater office with the balloon number for redemption

Kent Stater Office

Board Rejects Student Activity Fee Increase Plan

The university board killed a proposed 50 cent rise in student activity fees aimed at funding two major social functions annually. They cited future class willingness to pay and suggested allowing individual classes to assess dues as in the present system. The plan followed letters from classes and the student council. George Betts was named supervisor of student publications and newspaper management instructor, while Stewart Fern became graduate assistant in the journal program.

Board of University Trustees George Betts Stewart Fern

Kent Student Chosen State Wesley Officer

Roy Deming, university sophomore, was elected vice president of the Ohio Wesley and Methods council at the State convention in Columbus. He is now president of the local Wesley foundation, after Charles Cooley resigned. Other officers elected include Paul Erwin as President and Betty Thornton as Secretary.

Roy Deming Ohio Wesley and Methodist Council Ohio Wesley and Methods Council Columbus

Wright Chooses Play Cast For Pursuit of Happiness

Leonard Opeil's lead role hinges on Betty Rogers's eligibility as a sophomore speech major. If cleared, she will portray Prudence Kirkland opposite Max Christmann in the Ward Langner comedy presented May 22 23 24. Cast includes Joe Calta Jeanne Claypoole Walter Krumm Don Schilmiller Marvin Keller Shirley Sacks. Mose and two walk-ons remain uncast.

Leonard Opeil Betty Rogers Prudence Kirkland Max Christmann Cleveland G. Harry Wright Lawrance Langner Armina Marshall Langner New York Aaron Kirkland Joe Calta Aaron Comfort Jeanne Claypoole Walter Krumm Thaddeus Jennings Don Schilmiller Mortimer Sherwood Marvin Keller Lyman Banks Shirley Sacks Meg Mose Miss Rogers Opeil

Holm Heads Midwest Debate Conference at Verre Haute

Janes N. Holm forensic director was elected president of the Midwest Debate conference at the annual convention held in Verre Haute Indiana. The meeting with Central States Speech Association focused on debate topics. Holm’s district covers 14 states from the Dakotas to Ohio. Leyton Muskingum College is named chair of the National Costestate Debate Questions committee. Prof. E Turner Stump joined Holm to discuss dramatic problems.

Janes N. Holm Mid ‘West Verre Haute Ind Central States Speech Association Leyton

Coal Demand at South Dakota State College Heating Season

South Dakota State College requires 6,500 tons of coal for the upcoming heating season to maintain campus facilities and ensure uninterrupted warming across buildings.

South Dakota State College

Sophomore Hop Ticket Collection Under Way

Sophomores are urged to turn in tickets or money from the Sophomore hop sale to Pete Mango as soon as possible. The fundraiser aims to finalize payments and finalize guest lists for the event.

Pete Mango

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Guisewite Jack Leggett Stroup and Taylor New KENT Bulletin Wesley Officer Wesley Wright Rogers Holm
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