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Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1948

Page

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East Coast Colleges to Attend Old Dominion Debate Tourney

Eight East Coast colleges and universities will send affirmative and negative teams to the Old Dominion Invitational Debate Tournament next Friday and Saturday. Participating schools include Pennsylvania State U and the Naval Academy, George Washington University, Mactown University, University of Virginia, Randolph-Macon College, Wake Forest, Florida, and the University of Richmond. The event centers on a national topic about equalizing educational opportunities through annual federal grants.

East Coast Old Dominion Lloyd F. Pierce University of Richmond Pennsylvania State U. S. Naval Academy George Washington University Mactown University University of Virginia Randolph-Macon College Wake Forest College University of Florida Pierce Richmond College Forensic Council

University of Richmond Sets February Oratorical Contest

The University of Richmond plans a February oratorical contest sponsored by the Forensic Council open to Westhampton and Richmond Colleges students. Entrants must deliver an eight to ten minute speech with a copy due a week before the contest. The winner may advance to the state tournament and possibly the Grand National Tournament.

University of Richmond Harry Mears Forensic Council Westhampton Richmond Mears

All-State PiKA Ball Tomorrow

Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha hosts the All-State PiKA Ball in the Virginia Room of the John Marshall Hotel tomorrow night at 9:90. Virginia and Hampden Sydney, William and Mary, W&L, and Richmond chapters attend. Dream Girl Contest elects an All-State Dream Girl from the five sponsors with judges including Temple Broaddus John Battle Jr Patty and Shumate.

Omicron Pi Kappa Alpha Virginia John Marshall Hotel University of Virginia Hampden- Sydney College College of William and Mary Washington and Lee University University of Richmond Temple Broaddus Bank of Virginia John S. Battle, Jr Iota Alpha Hampden-Sydney Kenneth Patty Washington and Lee Oscar Shumate Gamma William and Mary the Unie

Civil Service Personnel Officer Exams In Washington

The U S Civil Service Commission announced exams for several Personnel and Employee Relations positions in Washington and vicinity with salaries from 3727 to 6235 a year. Applicants need 3 years in general personnel work and up to 3 years in specialized areas. college may substitute for general experience. No written test. Apply by Dec 14 1948 to the Commission's Washington office.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Washington D. C Civil Service U. S. Civil Service Commission D. G Commission

UR Men Picked by Honor Societies in Journalism and Forensics

University of Richmond announces four male students selected for Tau Kappa Alpha or Pi Delta Epsilon memberships. Recipients include Walter J. Gans Jr and Dimmock Jenkins in PDE while Glen Grimmel gains TKA. Awards honor journalism and forensics. several students hold editor positions and have served on the college paper staff.

Omicron Delta Kappa PDE TKA

Snowball Dance Planned for December 17 at Keller Hall

The Athletic Association of West Hampton College schedules its annual Snowball for December 17 from 9 to 12. The Windsors under Newton Thomas will provide music. Tickets cost 1.75 dollars with a 1.00 dollar stag option. committees include Jane Dens music Anne Bing refreshments Martha Carpenter advertising Pat Eagen tickets Peggy Wells Mag Knapp decorations.

the Athletic Association of Westhampton College Keller Hall The Windsors Newton Thomas Jane Dens Anne Bing Martha Carpenter Pat Eagen Peggy Wells Mag Knapp

Faculty Burlesque At U Richmond Prompts Laughter And Rumor

Richmon d era playhouse hosts a faculty revue titled Inside U of R led by Hal stead with sketches by Larry Woods Mark Troxel Grable and Hackley. Actors joke about pay and fame while a finale reveals a fictitious ten million gift from former football star Joe Gilch. Students seize the moment as the last laugh.

John Gunther Vanderbilts Astors Playhouse University of Richmond U. of R Smasher” Halstead Larry “Romeo” Woods Love South Court Radio Guy Music Hall Westhampton Collene Rickettes Pennich Dean G. J Daddy Gray Mark “Sugar Lips Troxel Hoochee Coochee” Grable Prof Xavier" Halstead Toscanini’ Hackley Joe Gilch

Cooperation Pledged For Investigation

Mr. Ralph Mayo proprietor of the College Shop said he will cooperate in every way with Collegian staff members in a study of book prices at his shop and other stores. The Richmond College students requested the study to address concerns over pricing of books and school supplies. Mayo will make his files and invoices available to the staff to speed the findings.

Ralph Mayo Richmond College Mayo

Only 185 Seniors Have Bought Cards at Richmond College

Basil Morrissett, president of the Richmond College Senior Class, revealed that only 185 of nearly 400 seniors have purchased membership cards. The cards grant free prom admission and access to class social events, with plans for elaborate decorations at Millhiser gym and a February pep rally emceed by WLEE’s Harvey Hudson.

Basil Morrissett Richmond College Senior Glass Morrissett Gordon Cousins Cotton Billings Millhiser Gymnasium Harvey Hudson WLEE Morrisett

Marriage Lectures Begin Next Week at Westhampton

Westhampton College hosts a Mortar Board sponsored marriage clinic with lectures by Dr. Emily Kimbrough December 6 to 8. The program features a film The Birth of a Baby and a talk by Mrs John W Marion on The Socio Psycho Factors of Marriage. All juniors and seniors are invited.

Emily Kimbrough Westhampton College Keller Hall John W. Marion Richmond Pre Westhampton

Four Richmond seniors and one law student tapped by Omicron Delta Kappa

T C Williams honored four Richmond College seniors and one T C Williams Law School senior by tapping them into the national leadership fraternity Omicron Delta Kappa in Cannon Memorial Chapel last Tuesday. The students, highlighted by Dean Neil Cline for notable extracurriculars, include Julian B. Savage from the law school and Richmond College seniors David B. Morrisett Arthur L. Singleton Jr. and Claude G. Thomas along with Savage, an RC alumnus and former Tau Kappa Alpha president.

University of Richmond Epsilon Circle Omicron Delta Kappa Richmond College T. GC. Williams Law School Cannon Memorial Chapel Neil Cline Portsmouth Savage RC Savage Tau Kappa Alpha S. G. Mitchell Law School McNeil Law Society Delta Theta Phi Law

Spanish Picture To Be Shown Wed

The Modern Language Department presents El Capitan Venomo in Spanish on Wednesday December 8 at 4 and 7 30 pm in the Physics Lecture Room. Mr James Witherell notes the sprightly comedy based on a novel by Pedro Antonio de Alarcon contrasts with last year’s sombre melodrama and showcases clear characterization and wit.

Modern Language Department el Capitan Venemo James Withlerell Pedro Antonio de Alarcon el Capitan

Sam Charter Receives Honorary Grant at University Lecture

The University of Richmond established its first professional group on November 23 when Dr. Herman P. Thomas accepted a charter from the Society for the Advancement of Management. H E Glove presented the charter at a dinner honoring new members, with remarks by Thomas Boushall of the Bank of Virginia and a telegram from national headquarters praising sixty five student chapters nationwide.

Herman P. Thomas Society For the Advancement of Management Thomas H. E. Glove Richmond City University of Richmond University Thomas Boushall Bank of Virginia National Headquarters

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