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Newspaper

Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1945

Page

6

Marines Use Football Talk During Iwo Jima Battle

Maj. Frank E. Garretson devised a football like scoring system to confuse Japanese defenders on Hill 382 during Iwo Jima. Marines recorded first downs and touchdowns by yardage to measure gains and mislead enemy, while Garretson earned the Navy Cross and Legion of Merit.

Major Garetson Seattle Wash Marine Marshalls Marianas Jim G. Lucas Marine Corps

Softball Schedule Updates From League Director

Softball games will follow the planned schedule with postponed games added after the regular slate. George Altmann, softball director, announced that Sigma Tau Gamma will face the Yankees next Thursday at 4 p.m.

George Altmann Sigma Tau Gamma Yankees

Tennis Tournament Continues Tonight at 4 PM

The intramural tennis fourth round proceeds tonight at 4 p m. George Altmann, director of intramurals, announced.

George Altmann Intramurals

Annual Kent State Play Day Draws 350 Plus Students

Northeastern Ohio high schools sent more than three hundred fifty girls to the Women's Athletic Association Play Day at Kent State. Weather forced indoor events in Wills Gym. Dr. A O DeWeese and Pauline Strong welcomed attendees at 10 00 a m. Mrs Apple led games relays and dances with team captains aiding. Lunch entertainment included Mrs Harvey s modern dance class and community singing led by Ruth Party.

Ohio Women’s Athletic Association Bertha Whitton The A. O. DeWeese HPE Pauline Strong WAA Wills Gymnasium Mrs. Apple

Lost tennis racket found at Friday gym event

Classified notice reports a black and white handled Alice Marble tennis racket lost Friday at Wills gymnasium. Contact Ruth Erricson at 5247.

Wills Gymnasium Ruth Erricson

Evening V E Day Services At Local Churches

Tonight community services will be held at the Methodist church at 7 30 p m with ministers conducting a period of prayer and thanksgiving. Additional services are planned at Christ Church Episcopal at 8 p m and at the First Church of Christ Scientist at 8 p m.

Methodist Church Christ Church Episcopal First Church of Christ Scientist

Officer Will Speak Before Home Economics Club

Miss Beatrice Offineer, journalism instructor, will speak on India before the Home Economics Club tomorrow in room 107 Kent Hall. Isabelle McCue, publicity chairman, announced today. The meeting, at 7 p.m., is open to all home economics students.

Beatrice Offineer India Kent Hall Isabelle McCue

Korte Elected WAA President and May Games Report

Edith Korte was elected president of the Women's Athletic Association on May 3 defeating Dorothy Jones 58 to 34. Betty Faulds won unopposed as vice president with 92 votes. Janet Irons elected treasurer 44 votes. Yvonne Lewandowski elected secretary. Softball results: Beta Gams No.2 beat Gamma Sigs No.1 24-2. Gamma Sigs No.2 beat Beta Gams No.1 16-9. Tennis round four begins today. deadline pending.

Edith Korte College of Education Women’s Athletic Association Dorothy Jones Liberal Arts Betty Faulds Sopphomore Janet Irons Ethel Schirmer Col College Doby Green Beta Gams No Gamma Sigs No Beta Gams Gamma Sigs No. 2 Beta Gams No. 1

Paul Brown Pro Football Ties to College Athletics

A debate emerges over Paul Brown offering contracts to college players in service while Ohio State worries loss of Lou Groza and others. Observers say college and pro systems alike promote football as a revenue source and entertainment, with students pursuing degrees or pay depending on the best offer.

Ohio State Lou Groza State Brown Cleveland Paul Brown

Manchester To Speak At Streetsboro Mantua

Dean of Men Raymond E Manchester has been asked to deliver two talks next week. He will address the Mantua Chamber of Commerce at a banquet there on Monday May 14 and give the commencement address at Streetsboro High School the following Thursday.

Raymond E. Manchester Mantua Chamber of Commerce Streetsboro High School

Infirmary Booming Amid Nurse Miss Slates Reports Three Patients

Miss Mary Jane Slates resident nurse reports three patients in the infirmary this week. Betty Jane Maurer, Bette Dieckmann, and Rosabelle Ray are listed as current inmates seeking care.

Mary Jane Slates Betty Jane Maurer Bette Dieckmann Rosabelle Ray

World mindedness urged to steer away from war

The piece argues for citizens to cultivate world awareness and influence national policy. It asserts people can shape government if they actively oppose unwanted paths, warning that senators respond to public pressure and that change is possible if the public demands it.

Washington Main Street

English Teachers Meet at Western Reserve University

Dr. Wilma L. Garnett and Dr. Grace B. Sherrer attended the meeting and luncheon of the English Teachers of Northern Ohio Colleges held on May 4 at Western Reserve University.

English Ohio Teachers Wilma L. Garnett Grace B. Sherrer English Teachers of Northern Ohio Colleges Western Reserve University

Ohio State cries wolf over Paul Brown recruiting

The piece argues college athletics have been lax and too professional, warning that Ohio State accuses Paul Brown of luring away future stars, implying systemic issues in recruiting and college sports.

Ohio State Paul Brown

University Committees Approve Allocations and Penny Drive Support

SC Committees continue on page 3 selecting representatives for intramurals and varsity athletic finance. Allocation totals include up to 50 for USSA representation, 50 for the Penny Drive, 175 more to varsity athletics, and funding via the Office of War Activities.

Lee Shenefiel University Theater George Papp Ed Suvanto Ridio Workshop Ted Phillips Varsity Athletic Finance Pat Scott Yvonne Lewandowski Ellis Carlton Austin Unite States Student Assembly Student Council Office of War Activities

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