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Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1940

Page

3

Sweater Swagger and college events noted

After exams the sophomore class plans a Sweater Swagger around February second, the second annual event. Last year’s fad had coeds saving dimes for angora sweaters and festive dorm scenes. The Student Faculty Social committee reports 20.05 raised for the atrium Christmas tree with 5.02 left. Theta Sigma Upsilon held double services and pledges were initiated at the house. Dr Will Durant spoke, citing Confucius sayings attributed to the sage.

Sophs Kent Theta Sigma Upsilon House Alice Simmons Jean Roberts Betty Ackley Will Durant

Many Students II As Term Closes

Illness forces long absence for Charles Kimball of Roscoe Ohio. Dr A O DeWeese says he may miss several months of school. Lawrence Bennet rushed to St Thomas hospital Akron for appendectomy, condition fair. Leonard Kramel released after fracture from automobile crash. Betty Fuller injured but "doing fine."

Charles Kimball Roscoe Ohio A. O. DeWeese Kimball de Weese Lawrence Bennet St. Thomas Hospital Akron Leonard Kramel Kramel Betty Fuller

Sophomore Class Meeting Scheduled for Tomorrow

All members of the sophomore class are urged to attend an important meeting tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the training school auditorium.

Training School

Election Report Recommends Reforms for Campus Votes

The report cites improper ballot handling and campaigning in Kent hall, calls for room 115K voting, gate checks, and secrecy at tables. It recommends an impartial election committee to oversee conduct and counting, with penalties for misuse and rules on campaigning.

Kent Hall Hostettler Com

Calendar of events for the week at Kent State

The schedule lists daily campus activities from Monday January 15 to Sunday January 21 including class meetings, play rehearsals, multiple basketball games such as Muskingum versus Kent and Ashland versus KSU, wrestling events, social clubs, dances, and faculty meetings at locations like Wills gym auditorium and Moulton hall, with times ranging from morning to late evening.

Kansas State KSU Wills Robin Hood Muskingum Kent Delta Phi Sigma N. Lincoln Moulton Hall Ashland Delta Kappa Psi N. Mantua Kent State Wills Gym Sigma Tau Gamma Silver Lake Country Club

Election procedure notes include already printed recommendations

In the excerpt the speaker notes that charges had not yet been laid and that recommendations seven eight and nine are already part of the election procedure. The cited page 23 of the book will show these regulations.

Mittee

Delegates Reject Plans at North Eastern Ohio Convention

Fifty five delegates from eight colleges rejected Clarence Streit’s plan for a federal union of the 15 North Atlantic democracies after hours of debate. Kent State represented Australia with five delegates. other schools included Case Mount Union Notre Dame Oberlin Akron Baldwin Wallace and Carroll. Western Reserve did not send delegates. President Leebrick welcomed attendees and William McFarlane gave the main address with James Holm directing forensics.

Clarence Streit Ohio Intercollegiate Convention of Democracies Streit North Atlantic United States Kent State University Australia John Powell Milan Frase Ernestine Baumgardner Marjorie Jacot John Rickey Case Mount Union Notre Dame of Cleveland Oberlin Akron Baldwin-Wallace Carroll Western Reserve

Student Forum Called Success

The first open student forum at the university auditorium on Friday drew views on the honor system. Of 435 respondents 214 opposed 147 favored 47 undecided. 135 suggested future topics while 368 said understanding of the honor system did not improve and 38 improved.

French Club Elects Officers

Mary Brandt was elected president of the French club last Wednesday. Other officers are Helen Swisher vice president Clyde Friar secretary treasurer and Eleanor Guenther program chairman. The officers will meet next week to decide future program dates.

Mary Brandt Helen Swisher Clyde Friar Eleanor Guenther

Fifth Alumni Banquet Held in Lorain Ohio

The fifth informal alumni banquet marked the 20th anniversary of the Men's Union on Thursday January 11 at the Hotel Antlers Lorain Ohio. Plans were announced for forming an active alumni association in Lorain. Delegates Harold Serne Robert Stalzer Jack Wohlford and Harold Thwaite represented the union.

Men’s Union Hotel Antlers Lorain Ohio Harold Serne Robert Stalzer Jack Wohlford Harold Thwaite

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