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Newspaper

Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

3

Homecoming and Rush Plans Highlight Campus Activity

Greeks plan rush events and homecoming preparations amid warm weather. Hayrides and a Wiener roast are set for October 24 led by Hick Hullabaloo founder Louise Bjorson. Eileen Karnish attended a wedding in Cleveland for Louise Harter Geiger. Carole Chamberlain named athletic director of the sorority. Beta Gamma hostesses and housemothers listed. Open house postponed. new rushing committee named with Nellie Nalle chair. Theta Siggs add Norma Rundle and Helen Steiner, with Steiner named social chair. Alumni visitors Kay Eddy, Pearl Harris, Louise Stump. Louise Reitzel elected vice president. Gamma Sigma Phi appoints Connie Waldo to lead homecoming committee. Going-away party planned for Ed Siennicki and Fred Swasey. Delta Phi Sigma hayride and wiener roast scheduled. Harmin Traxler and team in charge. Sigma Tau Gamma open house 8–10 pm. November hayride planned. Duane Barney in charge.

Eileen Karnish Cleveland Louise Harter Ebert Geiger Geiger Kent Carole Chamberlain Theta Sigs Norma Rundle Helen Steiner Kay Eddy Pearl Harris Louise Stump Sigma Tau Gamma Lincoln Street Duane Barney

Smoker Jam Session by Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity

First smoker of the year hosted by Alpha Phi Beta at their new house 805 E Main Street tomorrow night at 7. A neon sign debuts as the fraternity band led by John Lemak plays music with Jules Bognar Bob Hartman Ed Siennicki Vince Gallivan and Evan Wolcott. Refreshments cards and other entertainment planned. committee includes Pete Szemersky chairman Clarence Cole Clyde Friar and Chuck Barham.

Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity E. Main Street The John Lemak Jules Bognar Bob Hartman Ed Siennicki Vince Gallivan Evan Wolcott Pete Szemersky Clarence Cole Clyde Friar Chuck Barham

Moulton Hall Prepares Hallowe'en Party Plans

Women of Moulton Hall finalize a Halloween party for October 30 with Trudy Hoffman as chairwoman. Assisting are Doris Diesenbach Miriam Glass Margaret Smith Ava Jane McCreary and Nadine Austin. At a Monday meeting Marjorie Shriber was named fire chief Betty Corbeau elected representative to the Women's Athletic Association with Tune Van Orman and Marjorie Jelinek as co representatives.

Moulton Hall Hallowe'en Trudy Hoffman Miss Hoffman Doris Diesenbach Miriam Glass Margaret Smith Ava Jane McCreary Nadine Austin Marjorie Shriber Betty Corbeau Women's Athletic Association Tune van Orman Marjorie Jelinek

Advisor to Speak at YWCA Initiation at Akron

Miss Helen Battrick advisor of women at the University of Akron will speak on A Blue print for the College YWCA at the initiation services tomorrow night at 7 pm in room 219 Kent hall. Membership pins will be given to each new member and dues may be paid in the atrium or at the meeting.

YWCA University of Akron Young Women's Christian Association Mada Moseley Ruth Renz

Former Kent Students Announce Engagements

Two Kent State alumni announce engagements and wedding plans. Eve Parsons of Akron will wed Don Johnson, former University student, at St John’s Episcopal in Akron on October 19. Marguerite Goellner, a Pi Kappa Sigma member and junior last year, engages Steve Feduniak, a 1941 graduate.

Kent State Eve Parsons J. C. Parsons Akron Don Johnson St. John’s Episcopal Church Miss Parsons Beta Gamma Sorority Mr. Johnson Kappa Mu Kappa North Carolina Johnson Naval Air Corps Marguerite Goellner Pi Kappa Sigma Steve Feduniak Stars Over Hollywood

Snapshot Contest Leads To Movie Test

A snapshot contest judged this month by Claudette Colbert Ray Milland Mark Sandrich and Meilkejohn offers Grand Prizes of 50 Cine Perfex Double Eight movie cameras and 4000 oil colored enlargements of favorite snapshots. Further details are in the advertising section.

Claudette Colbert Ray Milland Mark Sandrich Meilkejohn

Red Cross Knitting Drive Opens Thursday

Kent's Red Cross knitting project invites knitting fans to join at the Women's League room in Moulton hall tomorrow from 1 to 5 p m. Mrs W L Wannamacher directs this year’s work, starting with finishing sweaters begun last June. December 1 is the due quota date. Assistants include Mrs G Harry Wright and Florence Sheldon Alpha Omega sorority housemother.

Kent Red Cross Moulton Hall W. L. Wannamacher Wanntamacher G. Harry Wright Florence Sheldon Alpha Omega Sorority

Water Color Exhibit In Kent Art Gallery

Forty seven entries of the 17th annual Ohio Water Color society show on the second floor of Kent hall will be explained tonight at 7 30 by E Ladislaw Novotny assistant professor of art. Prof Nina S Humphrey head of the school of art said the present group of pictures are the finest ever received from the organization. The techniques are universally good and the subjects well chosen for everyone's enjoyment.

Ohio Water Color Society Kent Hall E. Ladislaw Novotny Nina S. Humphrey School of Art

Father Visits Son and Retired Editor Crecraft

Dr Earl V Crecraft dean of the college of liberal arts hosts his father Albert N Crecraft of Franklin Indiana visiting for a few days. The elder Crecraft is a retired newspaper man with over 40 years in the field and former owner editor of the Franklin Democrat.

Earl V. Crecraft the College of Liberal Arts Albert N. Crecraft Franklin, Ind Crecraft The Franklin Democrat

Tohill To Address Phi Alpha Theta Tonight

Dr Louis A Tohill history professor will address Phi Alpha Theta at 6 30 p m tonight in the Robin Hood. Plans for the coming year and new members will be discussed with Betty Bowles as president and Maxine Kopp and Alta Mae Alvord as officers. Faculty advisors include Dr Henry M Dater and Elmer R Meyer.

Louis A. Tohill Phi Alpha Theta Betty Bowles Maxine Kopp Alta Mae

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By Donna Payden Walter Canfield Beta Gamma Twin Lakes Country Club Charles Sheldon Ross Starrett Paul Geiger Mary Judd Lowe Vera Osman Bertha McGowan Mary L. Smallwood Jeanne Parrish Rushing Nellie Nalle Betty Breen Dorothy Strain Nancy Bailey Janet Harris Theta Sigma Upsilon Alpha Omega Louise Reitzel Gamma Sigma Phi Connie Waldo Martha Jean Lauderbaugh Hope Byrne Peg Fike Jean Filiatrault Alpha Phi Beta John Kelley Fred Swasey Army Dick Moore Ralph Braden Bill Guisewhite Delta Phi Sigma Delt Harmin Traxler Norman Chase Alfred Palmer Louis Simone Mother Mac Smoker Hallowe’en Helen Battrick Imperial Dry Cleaning Co Dial Kent National Bank Bldg Red Cross Knitting Drive Tohill Phi Alpha American Institute of Laundering Arrid Fenn Dairy Paramount W. Meiklejohn
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