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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
2
The piece frames 1941 as a pivotal, conflict filled year for students and nations. It urges embracing knowledge and realism as they face war, dictators, and social changes. It calls for purposeful study and readiness to defend rights and apply education to national emergency.
A 1940 letter from James W. Smith Jr of Corozal Canal Zone asks Kent State University Kent Stater editor to send bi weekly editions in a single weekly pack and to cover postage with an enclosed dollar. He mentions the Bar and Virgo Pinkham in greeting.
Hanlin recalls Christmas in Indianola with sky rockets and a quiet New Year. He notes out-of-state fees at Mississippi colleges can be avoided by land purchases, and observes gender dynamics in dating. He also visits Louisiana State University during travels.
Michael Ames reviews Joshua White and his Carolinians on Columbia’s three 10 inch records titled Chain Gang Songs. The set portrays arrest to punishment in verse and music with humor and defiance, highlighting tales of hardship and revolt led by a stern cap’n and featuring “Nine Foot Shovel” and character Jerry the Arkansas mule. The reviewer calls the authentic folk records powerfully engaging and highly recommended.
The Kent Stater published four times weekly in the academic year and weekly in summer. Printed by P. B. Bonsall Printing Co. with offices at 138 E Main St Kent Ohio. Betty Crampton editor Jules Bognar business manager Bob Kenyon city editor.
A quirky college-era column notes student life tidbits and inside jokes. Names, dorms, clubs, and social scenes populate the spoof memo with playful anecdotes and tributes reflecting campus culture of the era.
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