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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1928
Page
6
A collage of spoofs, gags, and bon mots from college papers and city papers. Jokes range from flippant exchanges about dates and meals to puns about chemistry and literature. Notable bits include a barber college yell, a banana skin shoe quip, and a lamp post love line.
Washington and Lee University announces eleven members chosen for Omicron Delta Kappa with executive secretary as principal speaker. Dean W. L. Prince of Richmond College will introduce the national president as part of public exercises. A secret initiation is planned in the Faculty Room after the event.
Richmond debaters travel to Hill City to face a Lynchburg team in a tonight intercollegiate debate. W H Bennett Jr and G C Henricksen will uphold the affirmative side after recent success against the American Institute of Banking. The group includes Mu Sigma Rho and Philologian members and follows Tau Kappa cleared plans for debates with eastern universities.
Rev Walker John Decker 87 a prominent Baptist pastor and Confederate veteran died at his Lahore area home in Orange County Funeral services were held at North Pamunkey Baptist Church on Monday led by Rev R Aubrey Williams He served as courier with J E B Stuart during the Civil War and later led North Pamunkey then Salem Baptist Church for over thirty years He is survived by his wife and other family members.
Dr Astrop is set to speak tonight at the Y M C A. At the council’s last meeting ten dollars was appropriated for magazines to be placed in the library, aiming to benefit the greatest number of students, including all foreign students at an early date in December.
Six children are mentioned with strong ties to Richmond institutions. Dr Henry W Decker now in Richmond earned an M A from Richmond College. Dr J William Decker a Baptist missionary in Kinkpa China also graduated from Richmond College. two daughters are alumnae of Westhampton College. Four of the six children are graduates of the University of Richmond.
Retired Westhampton players including Susy Powell 28 and Marie Lake 28 joined the Alumnae squad to clash with the Varsity in a tense match. Returning Westhamptonites such as Virginia McDaniel 27 Catherine Henna 25 and Dorothy Seay 28 added depth as both sides showcased experience and skill.
University Players announce The Rivals with Ruth Cox as Mrs Malaprop and Helen Moon as Julia. Cast includes Elizabeth Chandler Lucy and Emily Brown director with five weeks of coaching. Senior Class of 1929 aims for a big, well supported college event.
The annual Westhampton Varsity vs Alumnae game delighted players and the Thanksgiving crowd, marking the closing event of the 1928-29 hockey season.
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