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Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1944

Page

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Freshman Dance Climaxes Orientation Week At University

Marian Miller and her all girl orchestra from Akron will play at an informal dance in Wills gym from 8 30 to 11 30 p m tomorrow. Dean Ada V Hyatt says faculty invited, Mary Ellen Hoffman hosts, with Don Wargowsky and John Williamson as general hosts.

Marian Miller Wills Gym Allgirl Akron Ada V. Hyatt Mary Ellen Hoffman Women’s League Cardinal Key Women’s Service Don Wargowsky John Williamson Men’s Union George A. Bowman John L. Blair Earl W. Crecraft Arden Allyn Fren Musselman Raymond E. Manchester Dean Hyatt

Freshman Class Projection At University Rises

Registrar E C Stopher announced about 400 freshmen are expected to enroll on Monday at the University, about 200 more than the 1944 class. He estimated total enrollment could reach 900 with upperclass additions on Tuesday, noting dormitory openings for women boost the rise.

E. C. Stopher Stopher

Keep Penny Drive On 1944 Schedule

The Penny Drive at Kent State continues in 1944 under Raymond E. Manchester with campus organizations and individual students urged to contribute. Proceeds fund printing and mailing Staters to Kent State servicemen and women worldwide, with one organization each week carrying the penny boxes and soliciting funds.

Raymond E. Manchester KSU

Kent Ministers Meet With Freshmen Oct 4

Kent ministers will meet freshmen from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday October 4 in the University auditorium. The program aims to acquaint new students with religious facilities in Kent. E Turner Stump, chairman of the school of speech, is in charge.

Kent University E. Turner Stump School of Speech

Ordination Set Oct 3 For KSU Graduate

Richard W. Firth, a 1940 University education graduate, will be ordained as a minister at Oceanside Presbyterian Church in Oceanside New York on October 3. He previously served as student pastor at Aspetons Presbyterian Church.

Richard W. Firth College of Education Oceanside Presbyterian Church Oceanside N. Y Firth Aspetons Presbyterian Church

University dorm heads named for three halls

New head residents take charge at Moulton Lowry and Engleman dormitories this fall. Margaret B Wharton from Miami University becomes Lowry head, Beulah Grow returns to Moulton after years at Oberlin and Cleveland, and Francis E Watson arrives for Engleman as head resident continuing from last summer.

Moulton, Lowry Engleman Miami University North Hall Margaret B. Wharton Lowry Hall Beulah Grow Moulton Hall Grow Aluminum Company of America Cleveland May Cottage Oberlin College Kent Francis E. Watson Engleman Hall Watson Goodyear Aircraft Corp New York City Damrosch School of Music

DeWeese Welcomes Twin Granddaughters Dawn and Diane

Dr A O DeWeese head of health and physical education becomes grandfather to twin girls Dawn and Diane born in Houston Texas to Major and Mrs Marion S Bill DeWeese Major is chief of surgical staff at a Tampa base hospital in Texas A Kent State University grad and former varsity football player he was voted Most Popular Man.

Cest A. O. DeWeese Department of Health and Physical Education Dawn Diane Houston Texas Marion S Bill” DeWeese DeWeese Tampa Base Hospital Kent State University

Freshman Welcome From Kent State University 1948

The University Administration extends a cordial welcome to the Class of 1948 during Freshman Week. It emphasizes four years of opportunities for growth through study and rich college experiences. The administration hopes to quicken the students' desire to continue education and broaden understanding of Kent State’s opportunities. George A. Bowman signs as President.

Kent States Kent State University George A. Bowman

Cadet Nurses to Study at University this Quarter

Forty-two cadet nurses from Canton Altmann hospital and Massillon State hospital will arrive Sunday for a quarter of preliminary training. Twelve from Massillon will live in Engleman hall, while 30 from Canton stay off campus. This marks the second nurse contingent at the University after fifty-two were trained here this summer.

Canton Altmann’ Hospital Massillon State Hospital Mary Jane Klein Massillon Engleman Hall Canton

Freshman Dinks Put On Sale At Atrium Entrance

Student Council member George Inscho announced dinks for freshmen cost 75 cents at the Atrium entrance. 1948 graduates must wear dinks until the freshman flag pole rush day, to be set by the Student Council.

George Inscho Inscho

Ed Zink Reports Death Trap In Italian Church

University graduate Ed Zink now with the fifth army in France describes how German forces set a death trap for 240 people in an Italian church at San Miniato. The civilians, including men women and children, were found dead or wounded after shelling and mines.

Ed Zink Fifth Army France Zink San Miniato Arno Ameri

Upperclass Women Counsel Freshmen at College

Twenty eight upperclass women students at the University arrived early to guide freshmen during their first days. They assist with exams, show the campus, answer questions, and ease new students into college life.

Informal Mixer Planned Tonight for Freshmen

An informal freshman mixer with square dancing and games is set for 8 tonight in Wills gymnasium. The event is led by Raymond E. Manchester and Dr. Ada V. Hyatt, with planning by Marie Apple and George J. Altmann.

Wills Gymnasium Raymond E. Manchester Ada V. Hyatt Marie Apple George J. Altmann

Opal Wigner Joins Speech Department for Next Year

Opal Wigner a 1942 college graduate with a B S from the college of education was hired as an assistant in speech for the coming school year. She starred in University Theater productions and held honors with Alpha Psi Omega and Cardinal Key. Wigner worked at WAKR Akron and WOR New York before returning to advertising in the Abbott Kindall agency.

Miss Wigner College of Education Alpha Psi Omega National Theater Honorary Cardinal Key National Service Honorary WAKR Akron New York City WOR Abbott Kindall Advertising Agency New York

Bowman Speaks at Barberton Testimonial Banquet

University president George A. Bowman addressed a testimonial banquet in Barberton honoring Uriah L. Light, retired longtime superintendent of schools after 31 years of service.

George A. Bowman University Barberton Uriah L. Light

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