Nosey Reporter Joins Union Quest at Akron Plant
A reporter chronicles the long job line at an Akron ordnance plant, where hopeful applicants face wait times of hours. He submits a union questionnaire for Local 894 of the International Hod Carriers Building and Common Laborers Union, AFL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fleischer
Ordnance Plant
Akron
KSU
West Virginia
International Hod Carrier’'S
Building and Common Laborers’ Union of America
American Federation of Labor
Speech School to Celebrate Institute in November
A speech institute will be held November 7 8 and 9 to mark the inauguration of a school of speech and the new radio workshop head Prof E Turner Stump announced late yesterday The program includes addresses discussions and demonstrations in four fields of speaking activity Special speakers include Wayland Maxfield Parrish from the University of Illinois and other scholars from Iowa Syracuse and Ohio schools Thirty five people will speak during the three days The Ohio represented schools include Ohio Wesleyan Western Reserve Bowling Green Wooster Dennison Ohio State Heidelberg Muskingum Ohio U Oberlin Case and Akron
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Turner Stump
A. Craig Baird
University of Iowa
H. C. Harshbarger
H. J. Hellman
Syracuse University
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan
Western Reserve
Bowling Green
Wooster
Dennison
Ohio State
Heidelberg
Muskingum
Ohio U
Oberlin
Case
Akron
Wolfe Discovers Crisis Breeds Radio Interest
A survey by Dr. Harry Deane Wolfe shows the international crisis increased housewives listening to news broadcasts more than any other afternoon program. The study found many housewives seek serial stories as a break from work and a large share want more popular music in the afternoon.
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Wolfe
Harry Deane Wolfe
Taylor Elected to New York Explorer's Club
Prof. William Taylor, chairman of the school of journalism, was elected to the Explorer's Club of New York City as the fourth Ohio member. The selection cited his South Seas exploration around Coral Island and extensive travels near Tuamato, Tahiti, and the Mexican coast, with sponsorship from Arthur W. North and Gregory Mason.
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William Taylor
School of Journalism
Explorer’s Club
New York City
Taylor
Ohio
South Seas
Coral Island
Tuamato Islands
Tahita
Society Islands
Marquisis
Mexico
Coronado's
Arthur W. North
Royal Geographic Society
Gregory Mason
New York University
Prizes Announced For Sadie Hawkins Dance Night
Prizes announced for the Sadie Hawkins Day dance at Wills barn Kent State on Friday November 1. Contest judging by Akron Beacon Journal columnist Tony Weitzel considers costume resemblance to Sadie Hawkins characters from the comic strip. Faculty and students may dress as Daisy Mae LiIl Abner Adam LaZonga and the cast for free 8 30 to 11 p m.
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Captain Brady
Wills
Tony Weitzel
Akron Beacon Journal
Sadie Hawkins
Sadie
Daisy Mae
Liil Abner
Adam LaZonga
Marryin’ Sam
Lonesome Polecat
Mammy Yocum
Pappy Yocum
Mayor Gurgle
Hairless Joe
Fruitful
Frosh Praised For Sparkling Campus Comedy
Freshman play The Whole Towns Talking opened in University auditorium with fast pace and crowd pleasing humor. Ray Gallagher as Chester Binney led the show with a strong comic performance while Winsome Roth West and Milan Grnach won praise for key roles as Ethel Simmons and Mr Simmons.
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University
Gallagher
Chester Binney
Ray Gallagher
Milan Grnach
Grnach
Mr. Simmons
Ethel
Frosh Class Plans First Meet After Election
Ray Gallagher freshman class president announces the first freshman class meeting Monday at 4 oclock in the auditorium. The tentative social plan includes two dances theater party hay ride skating party and a picnic with committees to be discussed. decisions depend on this gathering.
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Ray Gallagher
Leebrick
Notable supporting characters in Chester Binney’s life play
Marian Zupan and Kathleen Smith appear as the other women in Chester Binney’s life, creating comic moments as he attempts to slip away. Bob Houser, familiar to audiences from the homecoming play, returns as Donald Swift a prizefighter turned movie director, providing further amusement.
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Marian Zupan
Kathleen Smith
Chester Binney
Chester
Bob Houser
Donald Swift
Band and Cheerleaders Lead Rally for Flashes Departure
Band members and cheerleaders plan a 2:30 pm pep rally on Merrill Hall lot to send the football team off at 2:45 pm for Washington Pa. The team faces Washington and Jefferson with a strong unbeaten run. Joe Michaels leads the cheer squad and urges student participation.
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Washington
Washington and Jefferson
Joe Michaels
Merrill Hall
Bob Cain
Ralph Braden
Wayne Leroy
Milan Piotrowski
Michael
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