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Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1950

Page

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Heart Attack Takes Former Dean Dr Earl Crecraft 64

Dr Earl Willis Crecraft 64 long time political science professor and former dean of Kent State liberal arts died yesterday of a heart ailment. He fell ill at home after returning from a drive and passing away about 5 pm. Born January 27 1886 in Brookville Indiana he earned degrees from Franklin College Columbia University and University of Akron and taught at multiple institutions before joining the Akron faculty in 1919 and Kent State in 1938. Funeral services will be held at Akron Presbyterian Church with time pending.

George Way Earl Willis Crecraft College of Liberal Arts Crecraft Akron University Brookville Ind Columbus University New York University Bayonne N. J University of Akron Kent Liberal Arts Kent State

Penny Carnival to Raise Funds for Scholarship at Will Gym

The 1950 Penny Carnival at Will Gym runs 7 to 10 30 pm with 32 campus groups competing for three trophies based on money raised. Proceeds go to campus charities and a new scholarship fund. Blue Key and Cardinal Key co sponsor with funds counted before awards.

Wills Gym Blue Key Cardinal Key Terry Atkinson Carnival Rose Fiori Sue Lieberman Tom Droulliard Bob Phillips Doris MacNaughton Walter Ibele E. W. Tischendorf

Must Register 50 Car Plates

Student drivers must register their 1950 license plates with the traffic bureau even if numbers match last year. Les Morgan, traffic director, says registration is open through the quarter for late starters. Four university parking areas serve student drivers at football field south end Summit and Terrace drive behind Moulton hall and on Terrace drive in designated spots.

Traffic Bureau Les Morgan Summit Terrace Drive Moulton Hall

Wesleyans Plan Sunrise Palm Sunday Service

The Wesleyans will hold an all-university sunrise service on Palm Sunday at 7 am on the Training school steps with Akron Methodist minister Dr. J B Rosemargy speaking on The Jerusalems of Life. Music will be provided by students. breakfast follows in Lowry hall. In rain, service moves to the Training school auditorium. Leaders include Rhea Evans Juanita Colston William Nicol and Les Gamble.

Akron Methodist J. B. Rosemargy Rhea Evans Juanita Colston William Nicol Les Gamble Lowry Hall Akron First Methodist Church Wesley Foundation Training School Donald E. Barss

Census Forms Available Now for Kent Off‑Campus Students

All off campus students in Kent must fill census forms today. Forms distributed in Stater boxes at Kent and Merrill halls and in the Kent State union check room. Return completed forms to house mothers by Saturday morning for the 17th Decennial Census by the Census Bureau.

Kent Kent and Merrill Halls Kent State Union United States Census Bureau

Enrollment Rise at University Reaches 5326 Students

Enrollment this spring climbs by 31 to 5326 total with veterans comprising 2133 of the students. Registrar Dr. Charles Atkinson notes relative consistency in overall numbers despite the gain.

Charles Atkinson

Alpha Chi Activation Set for Weekend at Akron University

Alpha Chi Omega prepares a weekend installation with seven Ohio delegates attending from other chapters. A banquet at Akron University club follows the initiation with administration and alumnae guests. Kent alumna Mrs Weldon Williams will be toastmistress. A reception Sunday April 2 at Union building from 3 to 5 p.m. follows.

Ohio Alpha Chi Omega Akron University Club Weldon Williams Kent Union Building

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