Kent State Showboat Performs Across Ohio and Kanawha Rivers
The Ma jestic Kent State university showboat, run by Marry Wright and team from Kent State and Hiram college, toured towns such as Boomer Nitro Redhouse Cincinnati and Charleston. They presented Ten Nights in a Barroom Arsenic and Old Lace and You Can t Take It With You to packed houses while handling all duties. Felice Faust led on caliope and the cast included Janet Gillespie Lea Bauman Delores Clark Bob Wallace and others. The group gained press and radio exposure including Time Variety Billboard Coronet Ohio Story. No formal plans for next season exist but they seek another chance to relive the showboat era.
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Boomer
Nitro
Redhouse
Cincinnati
Charleston
Majestic
Kent State University
Ohio
Kanawha
Kent State
West Virginia
Felice Faust
Caliope
Janet Gillespie
Lea Bauman
Delores Clark
Bob Wallace
Bob McDonald
Nick Bozeka
Don Shanower
Dom DeSimio
Jim Sharp
Ernest Mauer
Russ Gillis
Miss Faust
Wright
Robert L Pearce
Hiram College
Time
Variety
Billboard
Coronet
Kent State Social Calendar Plans For 48 49
The 1948 49 Kent State social calendar is being tentatively drafted by a social committee led by the dean of women and dean of men. Plans include a Bridge club in Moulton Hall with weekly meetings and potential Wednesday dances. A Topper club for tall students may meet Thursday evenings in the Moulton Hall music room.
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Kent State
Wooster
Moulton Hall
Veterans Reminded On Status For Dependents and Subsistence
Veterans are urged to submit proof of additional dependency to the VA regional office. Documentation such as birth, baptism, marriage or divorce records must be in the veteran’s file to qualify for higher subsistence payments. Monthly rates range from 75 to 120 dollars depending on dependents. Checks for Sept 27 to Oct 1948 will arrive by Nov 1. University VA offices are behind the Hub. Harrington and Gander assist.
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Veterans Administration
Kent Stater publication details and pricing
The Kent Stater is issued Tuesday through Friday during the school year and on Tuesdays and Fridays during summer. It is suspended during vacation periods. Subscription is $2 per year. Entered as second class matter October 11, 1927 at the Kent, Ohio post office. Printed by P. B. Bonsall Peg. Co. at 138 East Main Street.
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Kent Stater
Kent
Ohio
P. B. Bonsall Peg. Co
E. Main St
Kent, Ohio
Rising Sun inspiration for Ohio's famous state seal
The article traces the origin of Ohio's great seal from the 1803 law and the legend of the rising sun prompted by Creighton Worthington and Creighton. It notes later changes including a canal boat, arrows and wheat, and the 1866 coat of arms with the motto Imperium in Imperio later dropped in 1868.
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Creighton
Ohio
Creightons
Worthingtons
Mount Logan
Chillicothe
State of
Stater Reporter Gains Fame Covering Murder
Wayne county murder case earns Wooster Daily Record intern Phil Dempsey a spot on the front page. He observed autopsies, photographed the scene, and even touched the crime note, later selling images to multiple outlets. The Aug. 11 report drew national attention.
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Stater
Dempsey
Wayne County
The
Wooster Daily Record
Phil
Columbus Star
Central Press and International News Service
Autos Banned For Students On Campus
University officials prohibit student residents from possessing motor vehicles on campus with a pending universal ban. Handicapped individuals may receive special permission from the traffic office at Wills Gym east entrance. All students faculty and staff must register vehicle licenses and a $1 late fee funds the stadium.
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Department of Traffic
Wills Gym
Les Morgan
New University
Ohio
University Stadium Fund
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Marry Wright
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University Veteran's Administration
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Bob Weymueller
Wesseeee
Larry Vitsky
Nese Eeesesesseses
Jack Barry
Nanesshacenass
Bill Girgash
Nonsense Rssenseees
Art Garner
Seeeeenses
Clarence Peoples
George Scriven
Camacrenesanns
Neil Crandall
Mgr
Asst
Bus
Nanessees
Kenny Webb
Mer
Panseeeseee
Bill Reichard
Rising Sun
Prenticegate
William Creighton
Edward Tiffin
U. S
Thomas Worthington
Adena
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Rush R. Sloane
Judge Sloane
By Jan Kemp
Sam Spade
Stater Office
Phil Dempsey
Rittman
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Rittman Furniture Store
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