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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
2
Memorial Day events urged with an 11 a.m. assembly in the auditorium featuring Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and a male choir conducted by Prof. A. L. Dittmer. Church services Sunday and Monday also encouraged to honor fallen soldiers.
Writer notes Chaplin not funny in Monsieur Verdoux and laments the end of an era. He critiques the film’s plot, direction, and editing while praising Chaplin’s effort but observing diminished charm. Martha Raye and Danny Kaye are referenced as contrasts to Chaplin’s faded spark.
Intramural director Vic Moore announced the deadline for entries at noon June 4. The tournament will be held on June 7.
A long roster of staff and contributors is presented, listing numerous individuals by full names including Jack Guisnen, George Scriven, Bob Zimmerman, Bernie Suhayda, Kenny Haina, Jim Smith, Arthur Garner, Bill Kalaher, Phil Starr, Elsie sakubyaneky, George Boveington, Louis Sordian, Gerad Beeman, Sylvester Nemes, Bob West, Mike McCabe, Tom Jakimedes, Jean Beck man, Bob Stuart, Pete Dohoda, Charles Wiland, Priscilla Thompson, Cynthia Moore, Phil Hartman, Jo Mekler, Jim E. Smith, Marion Glawe, J Root, Stan Rogers, Gordon Goldsmith, Dick Morrow, Kathleen Cvengros, Clem Scerback, Jim Collins, Andy Jurgens, Clarence vergsey Thaddeus Stokes, Brian McNamara, Earl Clanton, Roy Patterson.
The item describes a Kent State publication notice from 1927 noting regular weekday distribution during the school year and summer sessions, with subscription pricing and post office classification details. It lists second class matter entry on Oct 11, 1927, and printer information for Commercial Press, Inc., Kent, Ohio.
Kent residents vent frustration over Erie railroad freight trains blocking Main Street and Water Street causing long delays. They urge grade crossing elimination for safety, convenience, and quieter nights, noting repeated near misses and late arrivals to classes and meals.
Windham students struggle to form a baseball team as notices fail to recruit men and school gear proves elusive. Despite fewer Hiram students in the project, their turnout exceeds a full squad each night, and Paul Cramer calls for interested players. Wives receive a disciplinary nudge about husbands' grades amid the sparse athletic support.
Windham headlines report a small football of life notes. Students Bill Bigley John Schumacher and Jim Wheeler posted high class marks with GPA above 3.5. Mrs Charles Quimby won bridge honors while a Windham family considers hay rides and a mobile department store bus begins service in town.
Mutual and NBC offer a weekend of racing and music with Indianapolis 500 history on Inside of Sports and a 1947 finish preview. Wilbur Shaw Ted Horn Lou Moore Cot ton Henning Cliff Bergere share speedway memories as Memorial Day races loom. CBS NBC and Mutual present dramatic programs and song spots featuring Baby It Ain't Right Laura and Jane Froman.
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