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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
3
Pi Kappa Sigma pledges honor actives with a Turquoise and Blue Trim Temple formal at the Masonic temple in Ravenna. Alf Bottomley’s orchestra plays from 9:30 to 1 with intermission for presentations. Jean Evans chairs arrangements with Mary Alice Winters and Helen Muzik.
A crowd of pledges announced intentions to join several fraternities but their bid forms were not signed and returned by 5 p.m. Delta Phi Sigma lists Eli Beery and others. Sigma Tau Gamma names Robert Albert and more. Alpha Phi Beta includes Arnold Berett and others. Kappa Sigma Chi presents Jim Beal and additional men. Phi Beta Phi lists Frank Carano and others.
A public debate voices rising opposition to the administration's handling of the China question. Mr. Phelps rejects the notion of a Japan Russia alliance to partition China, noting Japanese conviction that they deserve dominance over the entire Orient and will act to secure it.
Mary Hartsough was elected recording secretary and Jewell Hardman was chosen corresponding secretary at the Off Campus Women's Club meeting in Moulton Hall. Plans will be made soon for the annual Pop Night to be held April 4.
Varsity K club and Cardinal Key will have their group pictures taken this afternoon at 4 30 in the university auditorium. Student Faculty Relations committee and Newman club will have their pictures taken Friday February 9 at 4 pm in the university auditorium.
Freshmen from both semesters are urged to attend a 4 p m meeting in the Wills gym balcony to discuss the February 21 freshman dance and vote on the event dress. Attendance is emphasized as very important for all freshmen.
The Lutheran Student Association holds Lenten devotions tonight at 7 30 at Faith Lutheran Church at South Willow and College. Rev Arthur Ziegler will deliver the sermon titled A Final Declaration of Love. All students are invited.
F. W. Strufe, personnel manager of the Davey Tree company, spoke at the Delta Kappa Psi winter banquet held at Silver Lake tavern on Monday night. His address focused on personnel management.
A society column notes a men only assembly at Kent State University featuring a play with women actors. It mentions Greek coverage by Ginny Frederick, a referenced book excerpt on table manners, February 21 freshman dance, Miss Kent State, and a Kappa Sigma house pup named Sparkie or Hangover seen around campus with fraternity crest.
Bet ty Hart Marian Saelens Jean Melick Mary Brandt Betty Chapman and Donna Happoldt wear the Beta Gamma pin. Aryra Ruffer's service occurred as she advised the sorority. Alpha Omega pledges plan March 2 dance led by Jane Doak. Janet Fish organizes a faculty tea later this month. Ruth Kepler heals at home from throat infection. Tri Sigs hosted Mary Francis Mannan Billy Martin Alice Bryce Harriet Eschelman Jo Guarnier Kay Wardman. Janet Foltz elected treasurer.
All men students who used lockers this year and do not need them urgently are asked to return padlocks to the receiving room office in Merrill Hall between 1 and 3 p.m. this week. Full refunds will be issued. Vacating unused lockers will free space for new students.
The Women’s league outlines plans for a convention to be held in early March. Each Ohio college and university with a Women’s league and student government is invited to send two or more representatives.
Estelle Holston is reelected president of Summitt Hall B for the second semester. Four council members were chosen to fill offices: Betty Fairfax, Joanne Williams, Margaret Hampton, and Betty Talbot.
Two Kent State seniors Don Parker and Ed Wolfe appeal to John D Rockefeller Jr seeking a loan of 16 47 for six months after debt grows. They cite Americas 60 Families, but Rockefeller’s secretary replies there is no fund to aid individuals due to high personal applications.
Professor Edgar Packard will address the First United Brethren church in Akron next Sunday morning February 11 at 10 30. This marks the third address by Packard at the church.
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