Library to stay open Sundays 1 to 5 pm
John B. Nicholson Jr., librarian, announces a Sunday hours system will start next quarter after the Kent Stater petition. The petition circulated by the Stater drew 551 signatures in support of the change.
11 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1946
Page
1
John B. Nicholson Jr., librarian, announces a Sunday hours system will start next quarter after the Kent Stater petition. The petition circulated by the Stater drew 551 signatures in support of the change.
The Student Government association meets at 3 p.m. in the auditorium to discuss the allocations problem. George Insche hopes for greater attendance than in prior meetings as worries persist over late GI student activity fees leaving a gap between needs for 4800 students and only 3400 dollars on hand.
Kent State will offer medical aptitude tests in January under Dr. Raymond M. Clark and four Graduate Record Examinations. Medical applicants must register Jan 12–27 for a $5 fee. GRE tests occur in February March August and October with a $3 fee and two weeks’ prior registration.
Miss Ernestine Williams, chief dietician, says no advance in cafeteria food prices is planned for the coming quarter despite higher costs. Women students are billed for their meals at the start of the term.
University veterans not planning to return next quarter should file interruption forms with the Veterans Administration before the end of next week. Barich said forms are available in his office at the heating plant. VA official Urda said efforts are underway to issue checks for those lacking subsistence this quarter, with most payments expected by December 20 under an expediting order. Graduating seniors must also file interruption.
Dr William Form assistant professor of sociology seeks items for a collection from any place in the world not just the South Seas. He asks for native handiwork and American war souvenirs and believes many veterans may have such items to contribute.
Andrew Paton announces a greatly expanded aeronautics program for all university students next quarter. Two elementary flight courses and one flight instruction course will be offered, with an advanced cross country flying course planned for spring for pilots with private licenses. About 125 students have registered for flight training and ground school enrollments at 65, likely to double.Courses are listed under industrial arts in the current schedule.
Miss Audrie Fornshell a junior in liberal arts has won a scholarship to attend the Mexico City college from January 6 to March 14 next year said F Dewey Anner head of foreign languages. Three university veterans Christopher Hill Harold Stoneman and Fred B Ellis have applied to join the Mexico City exchange plan originated by Ohio State University which includes 150 Americans spending the winter quarter in Mexico.
Co producers Jim Bullock and Bob White reveal Shirley Marks and Ed Halas in lead roles for the annual music comedy No Time For Classes. Chief supporting cast includes Marion Lemponen Eileen McGinley Velma Scott Warren Lashley and Nick Bozeka. Chorus tryouts are today at 3 PM in Kent hall room 119 with director Paul Sweeney.
A discussion of social regulations and conduct starts today and continues tomorrow at 4 p.m. in Merrill Hall room 203. Bill Lyon, social committee chair, says student council members and one representative from each fraternity and sorority will join, and any interested person may attend.
Alpha Phi Beta fraternity completes purchase of a home at 227 College Avenue. Financed by loans from active chapter members, it becomes the third fraternity on campus to own its own house and will move in once current occupants depart.
Chestnut Burrs for '46 arrived and distribution began yesterday according to Clarence Tonka '47 Burr business manager. Distribution continues today until supply runs out with 1500 copies. Priority given to students who attended at least one quarter last year.
The national dramatics honorary APO will meet in room 315 Kent Hall at 4:00 today. Felice Faust vice-president says plans for the University theater format will be discussed.
University health officials say classrooms should be kept at 70 degrees for peak efficiency. A survey shows hent hall at 75 and Merrill hall at 79, with peaks to 85 in Merrill. Heating plant uses about 700 tons monthly, at $8 per ton. Saving $560 monthly could bolster a stadium fund.
Plans for the New Year's semi form al were announced by Edie Galloway at a Women's League meeting. The event, sponsored by the Women's League and Men's Union, will be held January 4 in Wills Gym from 9 to 12 with free admission.
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