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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1946
Page
2
Last Thursday's Most Popular election at the university drew over 900 voters, the largest turnout since 1941. Betty Jane Shutrump, backed by the Coalition and Greek votes along with independents, won top man, while Bill Sullivan had minimal backing apart from about 100 K-Vets and 16 KMK pledges.
Jim Kinney, not an active Phi Beta Phi member, ran as a dark horse backed by independents and gathered about 360 votes. Sullivan, lacking pledges, won with strong dormitory turnout of 453 voters as nonpledged independents carried the election amid a hot campaign.
The Kent Stater announces subscription price at .82.00 per year and notes publication twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays during the university year with suspension on vacation. It lists editorial staff and printer information for Kent, Ohio.
The Cleveland Press praises the 1946 Pork Barrel show at Kent State for its clever, well staged fraternity and sorority sketches. It commends Alvin Post Harold Kelsey and the unnamed performer for poise and humor, noting Joan Shremps singing and the cast’s overall charm. The reviewer suggests the production reflects strong university talent and class.
The Vets Angle notes two veterans presented eligibility certificates and learned checks require certificate processing at Dewey Barich. K-Vet aims to expand campus membership with a 25 cent quarterly dues table at registration, funded to aid university veterans. Jim Rhoads, a freshman marketing major, is featured as this week's veteran personality.
Returning student Bill Lyon outlines a plan to organize TGIF activities with help from Rusty O Conke. Diner owner Earl McCabe receives campus greetings during exam week. "Lost Weekend" prompts campus chatter as D T s are not pleasant. Roy Apple and Patty Morgan seen at the cinema. Nick Rini returns to town with John Kelly former Alpha Phi Beta. Doc Baer heads to Buffalo for a $300 NY bonus. Cam Jansen and twin Kaye visit ahead. Kaye attends Gamma house party with Clare Tonka. Sammy Kaye band member sits in with Big House herd. Isla Shnauffer hosts a Cleveland import Sunday. Vaughn Monroe stand at E Market Garden attended by Clay West and Izetta Alberry. Barb Berkey’s Mickey Finn enrolls next quarter. Russ Gillis and Wanda Gisinger study for journalism final. Wanda expects a male visitor. Tri Sig alum Jean Hungerford with husband and new surname. Reggie Donn, son of Wesley’s Rev Don Barss, keeps the old man awake.
A lively campus update praises MPM Bill Sullivan MPW B J Shutrump and campaign manager Roy Newsome. It recalls a Gay 90s dance at Twin Lakes with Aggie Hart and Captain. The item notes new KMK oath takers including Mike Friedland and mentions Lent sacrifices and local goings on.
The Ohio bill 112 in 1911 established Kent State at S Lincoln and E Main in Kent. From a normal school it became a college in 1914, then Kent State College in 1928, Kent State University in 1935, adding business and graduate programs. By 1946 the university has three colleges a graduate school and extension. A March issue notes advance book store orders for students and veterans must know subjects and instructors.
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