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Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1940

Page

3

Bearded ’49ers Begin Trek to Goldrush Stomp

A smoky Little Esmeralda dance hall hosts a Kent State era night with bearded prospector types, cowboys, gamblers, and costumed overlanders. Keno and blackjack add to the scene while Ross Halamay’s Goldrush Symphonic band provides the score for a three hour swing from 9 to 12, ending with beard contests and dances.

Esmeralda Kent State Cellidge Willow “Lane Lake Street Kent Ross Halamay Goldrush Kent Armory Ross Halaisay The Chi

Pi Society Dance Committee Slips From Atrium

An eccentric notice warns that persons without ears will be removed from the atrium by horse drawn wagons and returned by moonlight, with a reference to the almanac for timing and procedure.

NTFC Night Club Jam Sparks Audience Amusement

Don Parker announces NTFC jam sessions in a night club scene with drummer Bob Deal delivering lively antics. Tickets go on sale Wednesday and Thursday like University theatre tickets, reserved by activities cards, early purchase urged, no faculty reserves and likely no seats on performance nights.

Bob Deal Don Parker

Music Festival Tonight in County High School Auditorium

A county high school music festival will be held tonight at 8 in the university auditorium. Each school may send participants with 75 in the band section and 215 in the chorus. The festival was planned by a committee appointed by county superintendent Clavin Raush. The piece also notes a University of Michigan survey showing 55 percent of men and 44 percent of women want more dates.

University Clavin Raush University of Michigan

Devil's Pocket radio play to air on WADC today

The Radio workshop at WADC presents The Devil's Pocket, seventh in the series of one act plays, at 2 30 this afternoon. Cast includes Russell Hill Jim Hook Russ Lengs Dave Snyder Jack Irish Welater Krumm Leonard Schafitz Clair Haas Paul Hafer June Davidson. Blair Sheers directs. Russ Lengs wrote the piece. Tryouts for Good Luck Blacky follow today from 3 to 5 in the radio room.

Radio Workshop WADC Russell Hill Jim Hook Russ Lengs Dave Snyder Jack Irish Welater Krumm Leonard Schafitz Clair Haas Paul Hafer June Davidson Blair Sheers Blacky

Famous Czech Author on Faculty This Summer

Dr. Joseph 8 Roucek noted author and lecturer will teach political science at Kent's summer session. He earned a PhD from New York University in 1928 and has lectured in European universities. He has edited and written on Baltic, social science topics and is affiliated with Hofstra College. Dr. Alice Foster will teach geography and geology courses and has written numerous geographic articles.

Joseph 8. Roucek Alice Foster National Council of Geography Teachers Kent Rouck New York University University of California Penn Stateollege Politicus of Roucek Hostra College Hemps

Kansas University portrays campus life in new motion picture

A motion picture currently filming at the University of Kansas showcases campus life including student activities and daily life on the university grounds. The project highlights faculty and student perspectives in a documentary style narrative.

University of Kansas

Goddigger dance charms Greeks at Breathnach club

Gamma Sigma Phi held its annual Goddigger dance for actives pledges and alumnae at Breathnach country club. transportation was flexible with some using a paddy wagon escorted by police. Roman Womo was crowned King of the Diggers and a gilded spade awarded.

Gamma Sigma Phi Sorority Breathnach Country Club Roman Womo

Faculty Feted At Swedish Smorgasbord

One hundred fifty faculty members attended a Swedish Smorgasbord supper hosted by the women of the Home Economics Management house last Saturday afternoon. Guests served themselves from buffet tables decorated to evoke Swedish atmosphere as the usual Swedish dishes were served.

Wednesday Dancing Plans for Wills Gym Event

Social dancing is scheduled this week in Wills gym from 8 to 10 p m with the latest swing recordings. Dr Arthur C Poe and Mrs Virginia Harvey lead the event competing with N T F for the plan.

Wills Gym Arthur C. Poe Virginia Harvey

Harvard Fund attracts alumni gifts totaling over ten thousand

A Harvard College fund summary shows 10 678 alumni contributed 107 089 dollars last year. The donor base includes graduates from Harvard College and related programs supporting ongoing university needs.

Harvard Collee Harvard Fund

Stanford Dramatist Alliance Offers $200 Comedy Contest

Stanford Universitys dramatist alliance announces a $200 prize for the best student written comedy submitted by May 1. The program invites undergraduates to craft original humor for university audiences and showcases campus talent.

Stanford University Dramatist’s Alliance

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