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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1940
Page
2
A telegram to Dr. K C Leebrick confirms Kent State is eligible for national social fraternities. The article urges local groups to consider structure finances and long term fit before pursuing national affiliation, warning against hasty moves and stressing solid organization as essential.
Dean of Men Raymond E. Manchester reports survey results from Orientation classes on freshman favorite campus features and dislikes. Topics include vocational guidance, business opportunities, intramural sports, student buildings, politics, and study methods.
Longtime figure John Brown, famed for anti slavery actions and a turbulent business life, lived between Hudson and Kent. He led abolition efforts during the Kansas conflict, organized a Harper's Ferry plot, and was executed December 2, 1859. Brown’s family moved often. he fathered 20 children and inspired the marching song about his death.
The Men's Union noon luncheon series resumes with Dr. James Heath, biology professor, as guest speaker on Evolution and Religion. Next week offers Religion or No Religion, following last week's Jehovahs Witnesses talk by Rev. E W Willcox.
Museum displays in McGilvrey hall Room 466 illustrate current affairs through geography 160 lab aids. Exhibits cover Greece with Athens urban and rural scenes, Albania in Italo Greek war context, Corsica Napoleon links, Palestine Jerusalem and Istanbul, Turkey Anatolian coast Sardinia Balearic Islands, Chile Central Valley, Mediterranean South Africa and California climate and agriculture, Los Angeles and San Francisco contrasted with sister cities.
Publication schedule and operation notes for the Kent Stater include four issue days per week during the academic year and weekly in summer, with vacations suspensions. Printing by P B Bonsall in Kent Ohio. staff roles listed: Betty Crampton Jules Bognar Bob Kenyon Gus Chigges Lindy Barch.
Fragments reveal social buzz around Brady satisfaction, All-Greek invites, FDR tea in Wash, dating tales, dances, and campus personalities. Names include Holm, Waterbury, Biasella, Leggett, Barnhouse, Melich, Potts, Mosher, Kelly, Harter, Brandt, Dean, Boehm, Tucker, Beynon, Rodio, Boecker, Durkett, Massucci, Ellis, Shaffer, Velcheck, Mouse, Jones, Mituga, Campbells, Zupan, Rudolph, and more among Kent, Buchtelite, and local events.
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