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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
2
The Richmond College and Westhampton College Weekly details subscriptions at 81 60 yearly and lists editorial staff and office addressing guidance. It notes reader correspondence must be signed with optional withheld names and provides mailing details at Richmond College Virginia under the 1917 act.
The December 7, 1917 issue remarks on a tense period in college life. It notes lunch breaks and tours, highlights the goal of presenting and safely guiding the college paper, and urges students to focus on studies and examinations. It praises Clissaverk as the backbone of the institution and stresses preparing for exams and home Christmas.
Coach Prank M. Dobson quits at Richmond College after football season ends. He departs for Macon Georgia to direct Camp Wheeler, with his Richmond contract expiring and possible offers from southern colleges on the horizon. Dobson revolutionized athletics at Richmond coaching football baseball track and basketball.
A garbled report references Richmond College and its Reserve Officers Training Corps showing discipline and governance issues. It notes remarks about the university system, mentions Goodwyn Koykais, and praises the ROTC showings while chiding certain campus leaders.
Fragmented OCR describes commissions for many spiders and a list of officers including Barnett 12 Captain Dunford Vivet Burton Vin Dyke and Botello. It notes six football captains serving their country and mentions Carter Robins Anearrow Oh Myo Duval Vaylor and Saaley in unclear context.
College notes a severe coal driven heat crisis as hot water for baths and dormitory heating declines. Administrators reveal only a carload coal remains, threatening supply until midweek. upkeep and cleanliness suffer while students endure cold rooms and limited showers.
The article lists several Richmond College students and staff with brief notes. Names include Saw Hi 17 Homer Notley 17 James Poteet 17 and Moses Gelinin, mentioning their activities or roles during the Thanksgiving holiday period.
Fragmented text reports on Thimon Gareth and Bob, with mentions of surgery and recovery at a hospital. It references a sheltering Arise Hospital and a Country Club dinner, plus attendance at a labor or hospital event. Names and places are garbled, with uncertain dates and roles.
Westhampton personal items list Vanise Thaviielek ex 20 as guest for the holidays with friends Blovenve-Borton, Mlorence-Stith Maver Decker and Gudve Thatfenaa M1 of ieelise of 17. Also Aine Tuniern of Warrenton spent the holidays with Sultio Avderacn.
The article describes cadet programs at several universities including LSU and Tennessee with compulsory drills and trench digging. It notes cadet simulations modeled after military units and references leadership traits and physical training.
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