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Newspaper

Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1939

Page

3

Freshmen Lead Fireside Firefly Cast in Kent Theatre

Irving Waterbury wins the leading role of Jack in the musical The Firefly to be staged March 13 14 marking the third Kent theatre major production this year with freshmen again in key roles. Cast also includes Mildred Sukrow Geraldine Brown Jack Jenkins Clarah Biasella and others with Paul Critz or Carl Schlegel as Thurston in supporting parts.

Irving Waterbury G. Harry Wright Jack Rudolph Friml Kent Thespians Mildred Sukrow Nina Geraldine Brown Geraldine Jack Jenkins Jenkins Clarah Biasella Sybil Bob Orpin Pietro Rachel Yount Suzette Nelson Llewellen Herr Frantz Paul Critz Carl Schlegel Thurston

Coeds Act as Santa For Poor Families

Eaglemen women swap gifts for needy families at a Christmas pajama party. Mabel Esping supervises the program in the lounge at 10 p m Thursday. Phyllis Martin dances Virginia Andes reads a Christmas story and Helen Martin sings Santa Claus is Coming to Town in baby talk. June Snyder handles refreshments.

Mabel Esping Phyllis Martin Virginia Andes Helen Martin Santa Claus June Snyder

Kent Stater Plans Christmas Party for 15 Poor Children

Kent Stater staff to host a Christmas party tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6 in room 110M for 15 underprivileged children aged 6 to 7. Ted Charles is general chairman with Jack Watts, Bob Kenyon, Bob Leese, Earl Vacaria, Gene Matthey, Hube Briars, Jack Harris and Bill Whalen on the committee. Santa’s identity is not yet disclosed.

Kent Stater Ted Charles Jack Watts Bob Kenyon Bob Leese Earl Vacaria Gene Matthey Hube Briars Jack Harris Bill Whalen Santa

Kunert a Kent State stalwart reflects on growth and service

The article profiles Kunert, longtime Kent State grounds superintendent. He recalls witnessing the normal school become a university, the building of facilities, and his rise from illiteracy to leadership. He arrived in 1921 as a boiler room helper, urged to stay by President McGilvrey, and father of five.

Wills Kent State J. E. McGilvrey France Betty Ohio State University

Oscar Mystery Sparks Campus Skeleton Contest Debate

The Kent Stater seeks information about Oscar the missing person. A provocative joke about skeletons prompts campus-wide interest as readers are urged to contact the office immediately with any leads. Oscar must be found.

Kent Stater Oscar

Christmas Piano Recital and University Glee Club Concert

Dr. Weldon Williams to perform a piano recital featuring Evening Sevilla Cur randa and Malaguena. Grace Lambert Rachel Yount Nelson Llewellyn Irving Waterbury join soloist lineup. Combined Christmas concert by University Women’s and Men’s Glee clubs directed by Miss Elfreda Littlejohn and Prof. Bruce Handley with accompanists Alberta Laughrey Alan Cope. Russell Armitage and Lloyd Johnson assist. Protheroe Christmas Carol Say Where Is He Born Christus Parade of the Wooden Soldiers performed. Audience invited to join carols at program end.

University Elfreda Littlejohn Alberta Laughrey Bruce C. Handley Alan Cope Russel Armitage Lloyd Johnson Weldon Williams Protheroe Mendelssohn Christus Jessel Glee Clubs

Library Holiday Hours For Student Study

The library will be open Wednesday December 27 and Thursday December 28 from 9 am to 4 pm and Friday December 29 from 9 am to 12 noon. Reserve books may be borrowed Friday December 22 from 7:50 am to 4:30 pm and must be returned before noon on Tuesday January 2, 1940. Stater Ads Bring Results.

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