06 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1940
Page
1
A university survey shows about 70 percent favor tougher divorce regulations. Respondents argue stricter laws would preserve marriage while others warn that laws have already tightened yet divorces rise.
An important meeting of the senior class is set for Wednesday February 7 at 4 o'clock in the training school auditorium. All seniors are urged to attend as many important matters will be discussed, announced Gordon Hostettler class president.
Eighty two men signed and returned bid cards to the dean of men by 5 p.m. The six fraternities issued over 125 cards in the morning as a special interfraternity council meeting checked 81 cards. Delta Phi Sigma led with 22 cards. Sigma Tau Gamma and Kappa Mu Kappa had 19 each. Alpha Phi Beta had eight. Kappa Sigma Chi and Phi Beta Phi had seven each. Delts led with 81 percent return, Alpha Phi Beta 75 percent, Kappa Mu Kappa 63 percent, Sigma Tau Gamma 61 percent, Phi Beta Phi and Kappa Sigma Chi at 50 percent. Final counts to follow in tomorrow’s Stater.
Dr Amos Heer director of the training school reports fewer elementary student teachers this year than in the past 20 years. He cites the four year law as driving students to high school teaching, warning of a potential elementary shortage and high school surplus.
Members of the faculty are asked to offer rooms for visitors during the photography short course from March 5 to 9. About 200 visitors are expected. Contact Merrick M. Hill, housing chairman, who is aided by student committee members Jack Leggett Clyde Friar William Kennedy and Earl Vacariu.
The Golden Flashes seek a rebound after a surprising loss to Fenn College as they face Western Reserve in Wills Gym. Out of the lineup is Max Conner with a knee injury. Bill Boliantz steps in, while Joe Price may start with a bad ankle. Western Reserve relies on a veteran lineup led by Jack Diven and Holger Anderson. Kent aims to rise above .500 as the season stands seven wins and seven losses.
Two couples won the shag contest at Kent State's Sweater Swagger frolic in Wills Gym. June Sterling with Warren Geiber and Louise Reitzel with Cliff Sherran claimed a five and one-half inch silver trophy as Alf Bottomley and his orchestra played to about 250 attendees. Stan Mouse and Bill Guisewhite entertained as Jack Benny and Rochester of radio mocked a typical day.
The French club hears Dr Andre Philip a member of the French bar and traveler tomorrow at 4 pm in 312M. He is a Rockefeller fellow who studied at Columbia and the University of Wisconsin and has studied French economic conditions and youth movements.
Dr Earl W Crecraft dean of Liberal Arts will speak on International Relations at the university YMCA meeting on Tuesday February 6 at 7 30 p m The talk aims to outline global ties and policy perspectives for students and faculty alike.
University of Illinois chemistry department seeks to buy a copy of Ru mold's Universe and Its Phenomena volume II. Contact Dr. G. H. Chapman with offers or questions.
Professor Clarence A. Slocum warned that only three percent of high school students enter the professions. Speaking to 400 juniors and seniors, he urged knowing 10 local business leaders, taking tests to show aptitude, and using Kiwanis guidance services and community advisors.
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