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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1941
Page
1
Student council debates a Kent church criticism in the Stater editorial. The group unanimously approves a letter to Kent ministers stating the paper does not reflect University opinion. Floyd Thorne defends the Stater as maliciously started by a feature writer.
Betty Crampton editor states the Kent Stater did not claim to represent the student body and explains the misinterpretation around a Sunday sermons critique. The note notes church news coverage and a panel based on a survey of five large Kent churches.
Thorne asserted that the Stater was giving correct opinions, arguing against critics who claimed the stance overstepped bounds. The exchange highlighted ongoing tension over permissible public viewpoints.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration sponsors a flight training program for university students for its fourth run with primary and advanced courses starting after February 1. Adrian Van Wyen announced that applications for the primary course are due by June 30, 1941, with quotas of 40 for the private course and 10 for the secondary phase. The private course includes a 72 hour ground program and a 35 to 45 hour flight segment, while the secondary splits into 108 hours of ground study and 40 to 50 hours of flying.
Priscilla Jeffs from Boston spent her vacation catching the national flu episode and missed returning to school. She flew home on the first flight after realizing exams were starting. She enjoyed the trip despite the illness and the looming exams.
University assemblies present a one hour farce titled A Question of Principle directed by student Betty Line. Cast includes James Rybak Don Schillmiller William Leever Joseph Michaels Fred Vacha Jack Harris and Betty Line. Michaels Leever Rybak are noted for prior university stage work.
Six buses will carry freshman students to the Alhambra Theater in Cuyahoga Falls for a party on February 28, announced co chairmen. Freshmen voted Thursday and Friday at Wills gym with Little Nellie Kelly starring Judy Garland winning the poll.
The Chestnut Burr yearbook reports 15 coed nominees for the first Burr Queen crown. A four hour campus committee debate set five standards including appearance beauty poise and personality. Five finalists will be chosen at this afternoon’s meeting.
The Sweater Swagger dance at Wills gymnasium Friday from 9 to 12 features a knitting theme. Irving Waterbury notes most students knit and the decorations include two large knitting needles and yarn streams. Admission is 75 cents, with dues paid sophomores and guests admitted free. Tickets and dues are sold at the gym, chaperones include Mr and Mrs Dale Rooks and others, and the faculty is invited as guests.
Students who plan to student teach next semester should complete and submit their second semester program to Dr. A. L. Heer, director of training, at the training school without delay. Early reporters will have the best chances for favorable assignments due to possible difficulties in securing high school and special teachers. Those planning summer session student teaching and not yet applied should apply immediately.
Freshman dues collections resume today at the entrance to Wills gym. Chairman Bob Huxtable announced that the freshman class needs only 300 dollars to finish the collection.
The News Reel reports Joe Begala will speak at the noon Senior Men's luncheon at the Robinhood. Carm Falcone will assist him. The event features the famed pair on pro wrestling and draws growing attendance, with Henry La Torraca urging faculty to attend.
Kent State University plans a new fight song in the coming month but the project stalls amid the ASCAP BMI music rights dispute. Fred Waring and co writers Toc and Pat Ballard are cited as ASCAP composers barred by the conflict. Waring urges petitions to radio stations as universities may become the ultimate victims.
Sophomores and juniors show strong interest in Ross Halamay and his band as the sophomore event owner schedules the Sweater Swagger and hints at a tentative junior dance.
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