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Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1932

Page

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University Players Stage A Pair of Sixes Tonight at 8:30

University Players present the three act comedy A Pair of Sixes in the Red Cross Building directed by Miss Emily Brown. Ed Peple of Richmond College stars as the lawyer Vanderbolt with Gray Holland and Edward Nettleton in key roles.

Red Cross Edward Peple University Players Emily Brown Queen High Peple Ed Peple Richmond College Mr. Peple Pi Delta Epsilon Omicron Delta Kappa Phi Beta Kappa Vanderbolt Bus Gray T. Boggs Johns Joe Holland Edward Nettleton Bob Ferrell Applegate Pill Kingsley

Westhampton Varsity Debates Capitalism Debate with West Virginia U

Westhampton Varsity team consisting of Marian Clark and Mary Ann Hall argued socialism as an alternative in a no decision debate on the resolution that capitalism has failed in the United States. Miss Keller presided. Dr. Pinchbeck spoke on capitalism’s failure and socialism’s advantages. The next debate will be against Maryland University with a large crowd expected.

Westhampton West Virginia United States Marian Clark Mary Ann Hall Miss Keller Boatwright Pinchbeck Maryland University

Westhampton College Class Elections Determine Next Year’s Officers

Westhampton College elected officers for the coming year across the Junior Senior and Sophomore classes. Katheryn Harris of Richmond was chosen president of the Senior Class with Mary Ruffin Jones as vice president and Fay Gunter as secretary. Edna Clare became treasurer and Katherine Geoghegan was named representative to college government. Elizabeth Seay was named cheerleader.

Westhampton Katheryn Harris Richmond Mary Ruffin Jones Fay Gunter Edna Clare Katherine Geoghegan Elizabeth Seay Polly Cochran Roanoke Jessie Neale Bealeton Lillian Evang Mary Patterson Arly Helen Caulfield Tess Carter Mary Mills Considera

Collegian Suspends Publication Over Financial Strain

The Collegian will discontinue regular publication due to ongoing financial difficulties. A brief edition may appear during the Centennial Celebration, but advertising has only barely covered costs and the paper has reduced from six to four pages to cut expenses.

Collegian

Dean's Office Announces Dorm Reservation Schedule 1932 33

The dean's office outlines room reservations for the 1932 33 session. Present occupants on May 2, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen on successive days. A ten dollar fee applies to single rooms or half of a double and must be paid to the treasurer and the receipt shown at the dean's office.

Centennial Affair to Begin on Sat May 8

Definite plans for the University of Richmond Centennial Celebration set for May 8 9 and 10 are under way Invitations have been sent to more than five thousand alumni with many expected to attend Over two hundred colleges will send representatives including presidents from Duke University Delaware Georgia Tech and Yale as part of the anniversary events on campus and at Cannon Memorial Chapel.

University of Richmond Duke University University of Delaware Georgia Institute of Technology Yale University

Commissioner Shirley Addresses Students at Convocation

Virginia Highway Commissioner Mr Shirley spoke at convocation on the Highway Department work. He noted years of public service and the state’s thousands of miles of roads and bridges built under his supervision. The new law places 69000 miles of county roads under state department oversight.

Shirley Virginia Highway Commissioner State Highway Department State Highway Commission State Department

May Day Pageant Set for Centennial Celebration

Westhampton seniors plan a large scale May Day pageant on May 10 in the Greek Theatre as the climax of the Centennial. The play adapts Spenser's Faerie Queen with Una and the Red Cross Knight as central figures and features new roles like the wizard stage manager and assistants. The all college event includes the entire student body, with rehearsals daily and costumes by Miss Cunningham and dances by Miss Hall.

Westhampton Spenser Geneva Bennett Evelyn Coogler Una Red Cross Colfin Miss Cunningham Richmond New York Miss Hall Baker Yale University

Varsity Club Dance Tomorrow Night

The Varsity Club will sponsor a dance tomorrow evening from 8 30 until midnight in Roger Mill Hiser Gymnasium with The Virginians providing music. Tickets cost 75 cents in advance and 1 06 at the door. buy from club members. Virginia baseball squad members will attend as guests.

Roger Millhiser Rious Prep Virginia

Tap Ceremony Honors New Mortar Board Members at Westhampton

At Westhampton assembly on Monday April 11 seven Junior Class members were chosen for Mortar Board for their scholarship service and leadership. Mildred Alexander leads College Government next year after serving as secretary and Debate Council member. Miss Landrum dean of women at William and Mary spoke on college life and Mortar Board history.

Westhampton Assembly Mortar Board Mildred Alexander Virginia Atkinson Marion Clark Frances Rawlings Florence Siebert Isabel Taliaferro Marion West Miss Keller Westhampton Elizabeth Capitaine Miss Landrum William and Mary

Westhampton to Award Letters on New Basis

Athletic Board at Westhampton will award letters on a percentage basis after a student body meeting on April 6. Letters will be earned for skill 5 percent, training rules 25 percent, and enthusiasm 20 percent, giving any varsity member or substitute a chance to earn a letter and boosting competition.

Athletic Board Westhampton Athletic Association

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Mortar Board Honorary Miss Brown Gray, Holland, Peple West VA. U Westhampton College Polly Cochran, Jr Dean Cannon Memorial Chapel Commissioner Shirley Bennett Spencer Chamberlin Vanderbilt Hotel Old Point Comfort Chamberlin-Vanderbilt Hotel Varsity Club Visi Tors Tomor Cannon Chapel Alexander Atkinson Clark Rawlings Siebert Taliaferro West DR. Landrum
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