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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
2
Librarian John B. Nicholson Jr. announces a four week Sunday library trial from 2 to 6 p.m. for exam week, aiming to gauge student support with a target of 400 attendees. If reached, Sunday access becomes permanent. if not, arrangements will be made for those who still need library access.
This week brings faster schedules as Kent University’s radio workshop adds a remote link to WAKR. No more Saturday broadcasts from Akron. the change ends a season with no line since spring. Gene Harrison’s hospitalization shifts cast duties for Ten Little Indians with Don DeSimio stepping in. Robert Pearce earns praise as assistant director directing his first Kent show. Felice Faust advances in GREASEPAINT sketches and Alpha Psi Omega duties.
A reader suggests sprinkling gravel on the soggy parking area at Rockwell field to reduce mud and congestion. He notes many students face a muddy lot and even consider hiring lifeguards for mud defense as barracks near the campus worsen the sea of mud.
Kent State University newspaper note lists editor in chief Matt Fenn and business manager Frank Vendely along with staff. It states the Kent Staters publish three times a week on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays during the university year and suspend publication during vacations. Entry date and printer details are also given.
A drama critic and forensic students view Agatha Christie mystery Ten Little Indians opening night. Pearce and Stump praise directing and timing while audience members report suspense and strong performances. The piece notes some heckling and a jab about basketball at the gym afterward.
Gossip column notes mixed student life at Langston Hughes assembly with dorm tales and campus socials. Mentions packing for Ohio U trip, homemade bread, minor pranks, dating rumors, and band debut by Jack Ward and his group while referencing several students and faculty.
Visiting artist Robert Morrow evaluates John and Hazel Teyral's works on display between Kent and Merrill halls. He notes Mrs. Teyral's theatrical fantasy world and earthy dreamlike pieces, while Mr. Teyral's Gloucester inspired pieces lean toward commercial art with imaginative clown studies and experimental color techniques. Teyral teaches life drawing in Cleveland and Mrs. Teyral murals at Lakeside Hospital.
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