Radio Drama Highlights Harry Widener Life Story
The University of Richmond Radio Guild will present The True Life Story of Harry Widener on WRNL next Tuesday at 4 30 P M. Widener, chosen from six operators, sailed on the China Clipper and later worked as a bartender in Mexico and faced an escape from the Bolivia interior. He was linked to Loretta Young after being mistaken for Spencer Tracy and may attend an interview. A senior at Richmond College Widener also serves at the post office and the Student Shop. The Radio Guild conductsweekly programs under Henrietta Sadler and Lynn Price, and the Friday At Four chapel concert is set for today.
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Harry Widener
University of Richmond Radio Guild
WRNL
Widener
Mexico
Bolivia
Loretta Young
Spencer Tracy
Richmond College
Radio Guild
Henrietta Sadler
Lynn Price
Hodges to Address Economics Society
Colonel Leroy Hodges will speak on Problems in Defense to the Economic Association Monday at 12 80 in the Chemistry lecture room. He is noted as an authority on such questions and remains liaison between the state and the draft board. Attendance is urged for students and faculty.
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Leroy Hodges
The
Economic Association
Hodges
General Staff
Washington
Carson to Speak at Vesper Service in Richmond
Dr. W L Carson pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Richmond is set to speak at the regular Vesper service in Cannon Memorial Chapel Sunday at 7 30 p m He came to Richmond nineteen years ago after leading a Memphis church and earned a B A at Washington and Lee University He did pre ministerial work at Union Theological Seminary and served in the Army Air Corps during World War I.
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W. L. Carson
First Presbyterian Church of
Richmond
Cannon Memorial Chapel
Carson
Memphis
Tennessee
Washington and Lee University
Union Theological Seminary
United States Army Air Corps
Philologians Chart New Constitution in Society Meeting
The Philologians discussed drafting a new constitution after the old one was misplaced and distorted. A permanent history of the society was proposed, with a program of five speeches planned for next Monday. The Mu Sigs defeated the Philologians 17 to 7 to claim the football title.
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Philologian Literary Society
The
Philologian Society
Mu Sig’s
Philologians
Mu Sigs
S. C. Mitchell Society
Prom committee details promise formal junior dance
Junior Prom planning continues with committee chairs named for floor decor and tickets. Leaders include Tom Warriner as chair and Willing as president, pledging a formal event with no woo room and Keys as the orchestral choice for a climactic touch.
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Keys
Tom Warriner
Ralph Kinsey
Dick Klafsky
Archie Girafrosian
Stuart Williams
Phil Mason
Bob Gary
Stan Kellam
Roy Wymbs
Derek Haley
Warriner
Clarence Major
Archie Gharosian
Skee Goode
Interfraternity Council Discusses Delayed Rushing
Men were appointed to contact each fraternity group to gauge opinions on delayed rushing at the meeting Tuesday night. Reports are to be made and further action will follow. Joe Wiggins proposed interfraternity bowling and the matter was tabled for the next meeting.
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Interfraternity Council
Joe Wiggins
Interfraternity
Student Gov't Tea Dance by Collegians at Westhampton Gym
The Student Government tea dance hosted by the Collegians is set for Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6 at Westhampton Gym. The event features Bill Herndon, Walter Kessler, and Cosby Stoutamire arrangements, with Dave Rogers praising the new fellowship and galship.
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Collegians
Bill Herndon
Walter Kessler
Ross
Amos
Cosby Stoutamire
Dave Rogers
ASCAP and BMI in music rights dispute on rates
ASCAP presses for higher royalties from networks, seeking about 7 percent of gross receipts versus 5 percent claimed by rivals. NAB opposes, preferring the former rate. Experts note England faced similar price rises, but US radio differs. wrva director cites tax-supported English stations.
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BMI
ASCAP
Smith
Naff
WRVA
England
United States
Glee Club Sings in Cannon Chapel for WRNL Broadcast
Richmond College Glee Club directed by Alton Howell presented a program Tuesday in Cannon Memorial Chapel for WRNL remote broadcast. Sponsored by University Radio Guild, selections included Salutation Where My Cara van Tlas Rested The Lord s Prayer Stout Hearted Men and The Rosary. The group also performed at Ewart s Cafeteria last night.
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Richmond College Glee Club
Alton Howell
Cannon Memorial Chapel
WRNL
University Radio Guild
Ewart’s
Monopolies in Radio Music Fight Stir Networks
Naff attacked ASCAP as the sole obstacle to a NAB dominated radio market. He warned that ASCAP itself is the stiff monopoly, not the broadcasters. Networks plan to reduce ASCAP music ahead of an expected January 1 ban while CBS has already dropped the music and National and Mutual are poised to follow.
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Naff
Smith
ASCAP
America
Columbia Broadcasting System
National
Mutual
Fashions Commentary On Women and Style
The passage critiques informal evening hats, bag choices, saddle shoe styling, and prefers feminine outfits over mannish coats and slacks. It notes uniforms lack pockets, suggesting a girl carry a bag. It emphasizes smart, understated hats and clean shoe color contrasts.
SG Tea Postponed to January 5 1941
The Student Government Music Appreciation Tea, planned for Thursday December 12, is postponed until January 5, 1941, per campus notice.
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Chesterfield
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American Sports Writers
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Liccert & Mrans Tonacco Co
Estafield
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Uiler
Turkey
Greece
U.S.A
Chillun
Ben Rouzie
Ed Garber
Senate
Playhouse
George Ross
Rose Aay
University of Richmond
Westhampton
Glee Club
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