Powell Wins Speech Rating in First National Forensic Event
John Powell, a sophomore, was one of six speakers to earn a superior rating at the first national Forensic Experience in Chicago. About 70 speakers from 21 colleges competed on neutrality as a topic, with Montana to Florida entrants. Six winners received gold plaques. other attendees included Ernestine Baumgardner, Marjorie Jacot, Jewell Hardman, Milan Frase, Richard McGinnis and Vernon Beal. Coaches from Montana University had two-year backing by Prof. James N. Holm.
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John Powell
Montana
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Minnesota
Florida
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Marjorie Jacot
Jewell Hardman
Milan Frase
Richard McGinnis
Vernon Beal
Montana University
James N. Holm
Brady Restaurant appoints Williams as assistant manager
Williams senior Ernie Williams has been named assistant manager of the Captain Brady restaurant by W. H. Donaghy. He previously worked at the Brady for four years before this promotion.
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Kramel and Fuller Injured in Kent State Crash
Two Kent State students were seriously injured when a car driven by Leonard Kramel of Hudson struck a car parked along a highway near Darrowville at 7 35 am Wednesday. Betty Fuller suffered a fractured jaw facial cuts and a dislocated thumb while being thrown through the windshield. Kramel had a fractured right arm. They were admitted to St Thomas hospital in Akron. Kramel expected to be released in a few days. Others in the car, Minot Johnson, Helen Bush, and Betty Litzel of Hudson, escaped with minor injuries.
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Leonard Kramel
Hudson
Darrowville
Betty Fuller
Kramel
St. Thomas Hospital
Akron
Mayor Lovell Bans Slots in Kent
Kent Mayor Alf Lovell declares a permanent ban on bookie joints and slot machines in Kent, stating they are out and will not return. The statement, issued late last night, emphasizes a hard crackdown on gaming devices in the city.
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First PWA check arrives for McGilvrey hall
Business Manager B. F. Renkert announced receipt of the first Public Works Administration grant portion for McGilvrey hall. The check totals about $291,000, representing 25 percent of the university's overall building program grant from the Federal government.
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Public Works Administration
McGilvrey Hall
B. F. Renkert
Durant to Speak on The Problem of Marriage
Will Durant, famed philosopher and author, will lecture on The Problem of Marriage at 7 30 p m on Wednesday January 10 in the university auditorium. He will trace the antiquity of marital discord the evolution of marriage with economic change and the moral aspect of current experiments. Durant has traveled widely and earned a Ph D from Columbia in 1917 before teaching philosophy at the University of California starting in 1935.
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Durant
University of California
Labor Temple School
New York
Kent State YMCA Chapter Gains National Recognition
The Kent State chapter of the YMCA has earned national recognition from the National Council. The new Kent Y, opened last spring, lists 325 members. On February 14, Ohio Area YMCA secretary will visit Kent campus to address members.
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National Council
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Gloss
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Kent
Weather Outlook: Light Snow and Cold Temperatures
The report notes light snow and colder conditions today with fair skies. High yesterday reached 22 degrees and the low was 11, with a colder day anticipated tomorrow.
Miss 1940 and the Old Man With the Scythe Welcome Guests
Miss 1940 and the Old Man With the Scythe Will Welcome Guests With Father Time and Lady New Year leading the receiving line, students will be welcomed tonight at the 18th annual presentation of the university New Year's ball. From 9 to 12 p. m. Alf Bottomley's orchestra will play in Wills gymnasium to start the university's 1940 social calendar.
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Wills
Marjorie Thompson
Women's League
Dick Firth
Pauline Johnston
Thompson
Firth
Mary L. Smallwood
Dean
R. E. Manchester
Arden L. Allyn
Kent State New Year Greeting From Mrs Leebrick and President
A 1940 New Year greeting to students faculty and staff from Mrs Leebrick and the university president extends wishes for inward peace and universal harmony. The message notes vacation time for feasting and reflection and urges making the year the best for individuals and Kent State University.
Missionary Rev Patterson to Speak at Wesley Foundation
Missionary to the Belgian Congo Rev Jennings Patterson will address the Wesley Foundation Sunday at 6 30 p m in the Methodist church. He will discuss Mission Work and Native Life in Africa and show motion pictures. Patterson is a cousin of Pat Patterson, a former Wesley Foundation president.
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Belgian Congo
Wesley Foundation
Methodist
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Pat Patterson
Africa
Scientists Elect Cunningham Head
Prof. Harry A. Cunningham head of the Biology department was elected president of the American Science Teachers association at the annual convention in Columbus December 27 and 28. He has served as vice president and secretary and earned his degrees at Muskingum College University of Chicago and Columbia University.
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Columbus
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Muskingum College
University of Chicago
Columbia University
Paul Ryan Takes Portage County News Lead at Akron Beacon
Paul Ryan, formerly editor at Stater and graduate with Beacon, assumes control of Portage county news coverage for the Akron Beacon Journal, reorganizing the staff and reporting structure.
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Portage County
Akron Beacon Journal
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