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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1940
Page
3
University students yesterday urged more student participation in assemblies and planning. They preferred lectures confined to classrooms and the weekly assembly hour reserved for entertainment, with occasional helpful lectures. An argument arose between Mr and Mrs Robert Ledbetter over compulsory attendance.
Dr Karl Polanyi will be guest speaker at next Tuesday’s 11 o’clock assembly. He will discuss Can Hitler Solve Problems of World Democracy. The program is under the auspices of the International Relations club.
A survey of college students reveals varied views on assemblies. Many favor greater student participation and planning while praising Marge Thompson’s October initiative and Seebrick Day. Some call for more talent and entertainment with careful selection of outside speakers.
Kent State University hiking club will meet Sunday morning November 10 at 8 am in front of the atrium for a breakfast hike to State's Woods. Students are encouraged to participate in the outing.
There will be a business meeting of the Art Club in 207 Kent at 4 p.m. Thursday.
Ray Novotny, health and physical education instructor, named Director of Recreation and Athletics for the 37th division. He serves with his National Guard unit at Camp Shelby Mississippi and will oversee about 12,000 men. He cites Camp Shelby and Hattiesburg boom as influx from Guardsmen and 15,000 new laborers for barracks and business buildings.
Eliza beth Tucker chairing the Akron migration committee spoke at a student council meeting hoping Kent will travel to the Rubber Bowl Saturday in at least nine buses. The ticket booth sold 301 regular student tickets 14 reserved and 38 bus tickets Merle Cochran was first at the window buying eight tickets A police escort will accompany the bus parade and buses will be decorated students urged to bring pennants and banners.
President Karl C. Seebrick told 332 students at yesterdays program that assemblies are one of the sore thumbs of the University. The event, sponsored by the Men's Union and led by Vincent Mc Devitt, featured football team members and brief talks on university departments. The Men's Glee Club performed under Prof Bruce Handley.
The Modern Dance Club under Mrs Harvey meets Wednesday night from 7 30 to 8 15 in room 115 Kent Hall.
Joe Michaels announces a cheer contest open through Thursday November 7. A prize of 1 dollar will be awarded to the three best cheers. Submissions may be sent to Michaels Ralph Braden Bob Cain Milan Pietrowski or Wayne Leroy.
Dr. H. D. Byrne urged national defense and modernization at the Robinhood luncheon with Senior Men. He argued college graduates deserve preferred positions when drafted and noted America’s proximity to European and Asian wars places the nation in the middle of conflict.
Nat Floersheimer announces two new appointments to the Duchess magazine staff Ed Schulke becomes art editor and Todd Branson named circulation manager both freshmen. The issue honors Sadie Hawkins and features photos from Friday’s dance with stories by Russ Hawkins and Tom Bates.
The group of house presidents plans a social gathering tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Women’s League room, Moulton Hall.
A black purse containing $14 was lost in Captain Brady. Finder asked to return it to Margaret Biashofsky at 212 University Drive. Call 4483.
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