Congress Meet Names Leaders for Virginia Colleges
The Student Congress of Virginia Colleges and Universities elected Wade H. Ballard of Washington and Lee as president for the spring meeting at the sixth semi annual session in William and Mary on December 9 and 10. John Dayton of William and Mary became vice president, Forest Rollins of VPI was named permanent secretary treasurer, and Pomfret urged policy discussions during the three discussion groups with 37 students from eleven schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of Virginia Colleges and Universities
Washington and Lee
Congress
William and Mary
Wade H. Ballard
Lexington
Ballard
Mark Saurs
John Dayton
Forest Rollins
VPI
Larry Wood
University of Richmond
Pomfret
John EB. Pomfret
Virginia
Gon
Crippled Co ed Peggy Gilman Elected Freshman Class Officer
Peggy Gilman from Richmond became permanently crippled at 14 after a car accident. She is Westhampton College freshman class historian and officer with motto I always get where Im going even though I may be a little slow. She enjoys painting abstract works and watching others in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Gilman
Westhmapton College
Peggy
Richmond
John Marshall High School
Biology Museum showcases Egyptian mummy and Neptune's Cup
The Biology Museum features the mummy of Princess Thi Amon Net from about 2500 years ago, shown at Philadelphia 1847 and Jamestown 1907, presented by Dr. J. L. M. Curry. Added highlights include Neptune's Cup one of two in the US, a sponge urn, and extensive shells, fish, and animal specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biology
Thi Amon Net
Philadelphia
University of Richmond
J. L. M. Curry
Curry
Spain
United States
Harvard University Museum
University Bus Route Still Undecided Amid Transit Talks
University president Dr. George Modlin said no decision has been made on bus routes, with a meeting with Virginia Transit Company planned soon. He noted the new road may become a public thoroughfare and urged routing that serves students and faculty, with origins tracing to 1947 local negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Westhampton College
George Modlin
Virginia Transit Company
Modlin
VTC
University of Richmond
Towana Road
Miss Noren Heads Officers Selected To Plan May Day
Claire Noren selected chairman of Westhampton May Day plans. Bobbie Brown to serve as secretary and Bettie Lane Barnhill as treasurer. Committee chairmen include Lea Thompson coronation Libba Eanes booths Elizabeth Latimer supper Frances Arreghi flowers Ann Rogers lantern parade Charlotte Houchins reception Margelyn Cooper ushers. Eleanor Wright directs the day. Frances Allen assists Miss Hellebart and Miss Parrish aids by Carol Sidlowsky and Marilyn Montague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Noren
Westhampton
Bobbie Brown
Bettie Lane Barnhill
Lea Thompson
Libba Eanes
Elizabeth Latimer
Frances Arreghi
Kathleen Cole
Ann Rogers
Charlotte Houchins
Margelyn Cooper
Eleanor Wright
Frances Allen
Miss Hellebarnt
Miss Parrish
Carol Sidlowsky
Marilyn Montague
Westhampton Glee Club Sings Hallelujah at Convocation
Westhampton College Glee Club presents Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah during December Convocation services. Other numbers include Carol of the Bells, The Twelve Days of Christmas, O Holy Night by a trio, Jesu Bambino, a Mozart Andante violin solo, and organ accompaniment by Hilton Rufty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Westhampton College
Wilhovsky
Glaser
Patricia Atwill
Katherine Beale
Priscilla Enslin
Priscilla Phillips
Jesu Bambino
Howard Carpenter
Mozart
Hilton Rufty
Richmond College Medical Facilities Questioned by PAC
The University President's Advisory Council heard a charge that Richmond College dorms and fraternities lack adequate medical facilities. Jimmy Payne and Tommy Howard urged around the clock nurse coverage after citing cases of delays and minimal aid. They noted the infirmary's limited hours and insufficient on hand staff for serious ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond College
Jimmy Payne
UMGA
Tommy Howard
Payne
College Infirmary
Richmond Medical Center
Westhampton College
Westhampton
Howard
Richmond College Infirmary
Modlin
Raymond Pinchbeck
CG. J. Gray
Cullen Pitt
Barracks Students Vote on New Barracks Council
Richmond College students voted informally on a proposed barracks council to curb noisy dormitory conditions. A model constitution was presented by president Jimmy Sease, with nominees Jessie Parks Bobby Moore George Aldhiser Bill Claytor and Jimmy George to aid in drafting. Officers will include president vice president secretary treasurer and floor representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Sease
Richmond College
Sease
Jessie Parks
Bobby Moore
George Aldhiser
Bill Claytor
Jimmy George
Richmond College Senate
Mayo Hikes Coffee Price At Buddy's Eating Emporium
Ernest P. Mayo announced a January 3 price rise for coffee from six to seven or eight cents a cup at Buddy's Eating Emporium. He cites higher wholesale coffee costs after a Brazilian crop loss, noting some beans now fetch 80 cents per cup, while students and veterans face tuition-like caffeine pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest P. Mayo
Buddy
Brazil
Mayo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Theta Chi
PHI Alpha
Sigma Phi. Epsilon
Philip Morris
Warren R. Bottoms
Walt Mahon
Emanuel Jaffee
Carlton Crooks
SPE
Wally McGraw
Bottoms
By Bobbie Brown
Biology Museum
Mediterranean
David Rudd
Jamaica
Miss Noren
Westhampton Glee Club
PAC
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!