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Newspaper

Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1940

Page

3

There Won't Be Any Cramming For Tests This Semester

A humorous college note recalls students avoiding last minute cramming and mocks exam stress. Former students Freddie Whiteside Alice Skove Ben Mc Ginnis Ruth Ann Sheldon Johnny Kalkas and Bill Gilronan are mentioned. The high school play may shift to a Saturday matinee and features a teaching comedy. KMK Proxy Cardinal drives a new car surprising locals.

Freddie Whiteside Alice Skove Ben McGinnis Ruth Ann Sheldon Johnny Kalkas Bill Gilronan

Sweetheart Song Sung by KMKs At Winter Dance

The Kappa Mu Kappa fraternity held its annual winter formal at the Portage hotel in Akron on Friday January 26. Chaperones included Dr and Mrs A Sellen Roberts Mr and Mrs Adrian Van Wylen Dr Kenneth Pringle Dr Catherine McGregor and Mrs Mary E Stadler. The dance committee featured Bob Habrkost Paul Becker and Ralph Braden. The evening opened with the fraternity sweetheart song and an opening address by Clayton Heinlen with Kyle Smiths orchestra providing the music for dancing.

Kappa Mu Kappa Portage Hotel Akron A. Sellen Roberts Adrian van Wyen Kenneth Pringle Catherine McGregor Mary E. Stadler Bob Haberkost Paul Becker Ralph Braden

Aviation department moves to new headquarters in heating plant

The industrial arts section has relocated to its new headquarters in the remodeled heating plant with offices on the first floor. The physical education department plans a social dance tonight from 8 to 10 in Wills gym, with Miss Judy Marshall and Prof. A. C. Poe in charge.

Ment of Industrial Arts Wills Gym Judy Marshall A. C. Poe

Modern Mechanical Help for Registering Mirthful Satire

A humorous monologue on the burdens of registration and the dream of frictionless future voting. The speaker imagines future grandchildren hearing of long waits, photo sessions, and tedious questions, then recalls a painless, machine assisted system and wistfully notes being born too soon.

Kent Roosevelt Granman

Notable Seniors and Freshmen Spotlight Names

Brief feature highlights Virginia Frederick Warren senior with ALPHA OMEGA skit funfest charm. Dale Stewart Akron bound junior claims him. Max Johnson Kent senior art major and baseball pitcher. John Kelly Lakewood freshman lead in Beggars on Horseback with vocal aims. G. Martha Harper Niles freshman blues pianist and songwriter in Gamma Sigma Phi.

Virginia Frederick Warren Alpha Omega Dale Stewart Junior Akron Richard Dickey Cleveland Porky The Brady Robin Hood John Kelly Lakewood Martha Harper Niles Egypt Gamma Sigma Phi

Three Women Move Into Summit Dormitory A

Three new residents move into Summit hall Dormitory A this semester Sega Fleming a senior from Akron returning after a long illness Vivian Hunt and Madeline Rose both freshmen from Cleveland

Summit Summit Hall Sega Fleming Akron Vivian Hunt Madeline Rose Cleveland

Satire Goes Into Final Rehearsal at University

The university prepares the second major production of the season Beggar on Horseback directed by Prof. E Turner Stump. Terlay by Kaufman and Connelly, a 1924 Pulitzer winner, features multi role acting with rapid scenery changes and no breaks. A matinee will be held for High School day visitors.

Beggar E. Turner Stump Terlay Kaufman and Connelly Stump

Leap Year Sorority Dance at Kent Hotel Held by Phi Alpha Alpha

Phi Alpha Alpha sorority hosted a semi formal leap year dance in the Kent hotel ballroom. George Vail and his orchestra provided music while favor programs featured the Phi emblem with a white dancing girl silhouette. Louise Dugan led the event with Constance Parker assisting. chaperones included Miss Doris Kinneman and several couples.

Phi Alpha Alpha Sorority Kent Hotel George Vail Phi Louise Dugan Constance Parker Doris Kinneman A. W. Stewart Frank Harsh Don Simmons Perry van Hyning

Dance Chaperones Listed for Event With Admission 75 Cents

Chaperones for the dance include Dr. and Mrs. John Cuter Dr. and Mrs. Harry Wolfe Dr. and Mrs. Henry M. Dater and Clarence A. Slocum and guest Tickets are 75 cents a couple for entry The notice presents a social function with named couples and a fixed ticket price.

John Cuter Harry Wolfe Henry M. Dater Clarence A. Slocum

Stump Named to National Education Committee

Prof. E Turner Stump head of the speech department is appointed to a special committee of the National Educational Theatre Association to study educational philosophy and practice in drama in elementary schools.

E. Turner Stump National Educational Theatre Association

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By Nat Floersheimer KMK Cardinal Kmks Clayton Heinlen Kyle Smith Kent State Mary Sherriff Max Johnson Mrs. Blair E. Summit McGilvrey
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