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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1941
Page
4
The piece praises Kent State University for its inclusive campus spirit that values merit over background. It expresses hope that the democracy learned by students on campus will spread to hometowns and strengthen the U S democratic system. The author pledges continued pride in the spirit of KS U.
A student romance between Joe from the so called right side of the tracks and Josephine from the wrong side defies social status at Kent. Freshmen impressions give way to a shared spirit of equality, challenging hometown class lines and sparking debate over true democracy on campus.
An Akron editor praises home grown gifts during wartime shortages and urges American ingenuity. The piece imagines handmade toys and warm family crafts as a response to rationing, with a hopeful message that war will end and peace will come to the world.
Donna Belle offers practical tips for selecting ties for men based on age, style, and profession. The guide covers materials like wool, silk, and rayon, advises against 15 cent bargain counters, and suggests colors and patterns matched to the man’s personality and career. It also notes certain quirks for actors, lawyers, teachers, preachers, and newspaper workers.
Two new members, Mary Schitzer and Hileen Karnosh, are welcomed into Psi Lambda Omicron home economics honorary. Jeanne Claypoole, president, says the group will continue Red Cross sewing every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon to aid defense work.
The Kent Stater is published four nese eeemer Wednesday and Friday during the regular year and weekly in summer. Entered as second class matter October 11, 1927 at Kent Ohio Post Office under the act of 1879. Printed by P B Bonsall Printing Co 138 E Main St Kent Ohio. Associated Collegiate Press member. Subscription price 2 75 per year. Frances White Ruth Recht Dick Kerck hoff Jerry Swope Janet Woodley Tom Gavagan Eugene McCord Bob Matson.
A wartime radiogram from 1941 addresses Kent State University students urging duty and giving priorities. The writer calls for generous giving through a penny drive, support for defense bonds, and praise for a student editor while noting student deficiencies and the need for responsibility and faith. The message ends with warm Christmas wishes and a pledge to check on deficiencies.
Artie Shaw states there is no sweet or hot band only good or bad music and rejects tricks on stage. He heads a 32 piece orchestra capable of jazz and symphonic works and fears jazz is being stereotyped while pursuing a streamlined Reveille for service units led by Henry King who entered music by mistake and faced college transfer hurdles.
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