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Newspaper

Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1938

Page

1

One-man Chamber of Commerce Delivers for Mississippi

Mississippi’s lone Chamber of Commerce leader works for local welfare, with multiple campus items noted across pages. Other briefs include clubs receiving keys and campus developments like a ten foot wall around Westhampton, new telescope for Dean Keller, and various student club notices.

Mississippi Chamber of Commerce Chemistry Klub Westhampton Dean Keller Agnes Akkymak Kemmera Klub Flash” Dooley Biology Club Dr. Gaines Coach Crane Loyall Batbrains Washington Glee Club Elsie Bradshaw Dean Refectory Union Sweet Roy Newton Dean Pinchbeck SAE Dr. Mitchell Playhouse Boys

Police News and Obituaries Keller Pinchbeck jailed on still charge

Police report Keller and Pinchbeck jailed on a still charge as Page 8 items note. A police sergeant dies of fright also teased for Page 8. The list mocks a compulsory chapel abolition and a coach slated to teach history.

Weathampton College Converts to Convent Aims for Endowment

In a stormy Richmond session the Board of Trustees voted to convert Weathampton College into a convent. Dean Keller opposed the move. Dr. Boatwright praised the plan and predicted a large endowment. Miss Keller was celebrated at a Westhampton and Richmond Colleges assembly as the university hailed the change.

University of Richmond Weathampton College Dean Keller Boatwright Miss Keller Westhampton Richmond Douglas S. Freeman Robert B. Lee

Convocation Sells Papers to Dr Freeman and Youth

After the convocation adjourned, three copies of the paper were sold with Dr. Freeman buying two copies and an unidentified boy around eight years old purchasing the remaining copy.

Saint Keller Con vent opens under direct Saint supervision

Dr. Boatwright announced the official title Saint Keller Con vent and that it will be under direct supervision of The Saint. In the ensuing rejoicing windows were smashed and gates around the convent were closed, as Richmond College students danced in the street in celebration.

Richmond College

No Fooling Alice Faye Sends Photo Card

Collegian notices a new photo of Alice Faye displayed to inspire writers. The item credits Omar Cayenne for the verse and explains the portrait aims to lift flagging brains and temper, smoothing words when inspiration wanes.

Alice Faye

Freshman Class Sparks Editorial Shakeup at Collegian

The board named an ace editor and Martin associate editor to salvage campus journalism. Members praised the move as a new era while hints of front page changes emerged including a police notices column and poetry feature.

Martin Henry Black George George Sally Moore Barnes Westhampton Cooke Collegian Alpha Sigma Sigma Chester Barden Roger Page

Miss Betty Carper Dances Through the American Stage

Betty Carper performs a feisty routine combining leaps pirouettes and bumps on the playhouse stage. Attendee Billy Minsky observes the show while Najinski and Gipsy Rose Lee influence the act.

Najinski Gipsy Rose Lee Playhouse Betty Carper Billy Minsky

Richmond College appoints Phil Cooke editor in chief

After a lengthy meeting the Board of Publications named Phil lip Saint George Cooke of IL as Richmond College Editor and Editor in Chief over Robert J. Martin Jr. Cooke nicknamed Ace, renowned for police notices and obituaries, was backed by Dr Wheeler who urged new blood and vigor for the Collegian.

Board of Publications Today Phillip Saint George Cooke Richmond College Cooke Ace Robert J. Martin, Jr Wheeler Alpha Sigma Sigma Bernard M. Dabney, Jr Richmond Dabney

Four Passed At Mid-Years Under Townsend At Westhampton

Miss Townsend, Westhampton modern language professor, announced mid semester grades showing at least four students passed their first half term. Two earned extra credit for home translations. one French and one Italian student have already passed out. She commented on the remarkable showing while flipping through Little Black Sambo.

University of Richmond Biology Dept Moved to Mississippi

The Biology Department of the University of Richmond was moved to Mississippi after a meeting led by Dr. J. W. Bailey. The committee voted unanimously for the move citing Mississippi student need, with the full staff now from Mississippi except the janitor. President Beaty and Dean Pinchbeck comment on local dynamics and attitudes toward biology.

University of Richmond State of Mississippi J. W. Bailey Bailey John Wendell Bailey R. B. Pinchbeck Richmond College Pinchbeck

Selection of a faculty adviser narrows to final four

After eight days of deliberation the field of candidates was reduced to Chubby-cheeks Wheeler Ed Peple Right Ball and Worsley On the final ballot all but Worsley were rejected and the choice favored the remaining candidate with a nod to tradition and better fortune for Worsley

Wheeler Ed Peple Ball Worsley Jetty Arendall Minsky’s New York Stew Graham Ed Levy R. M. C. Harris Curt Haug Sab Joe Straughan A.S.8

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Starbuck Kellogg Police Philip St.g. Cooke Co-ord College Keller Omar Cayenne Townsend Bailey Mages Biology Dept Beaty DR. Bailey A.S.S Thomas Johnson J. T. Tanous Rd Thornton Jonathon Hobbs Kellogg Szcheer
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