Freshman Class Seeks Price Check at Student Shop
The Richmond College Freshman Class proposes a price survey of the Student Shop with a possible boycott if items are overcharged. The Collegian notes a 1947 Faculty Student Committee found prices in line with other stores, and Mayo cooperates with the current investigation.
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Richmond College
Richmond
Ralph Mayo
Mr. Mayo
Mayo
University of Richmond
C. Mitchell Literary Society
Language Department
Thomas Paine
Peace on Earth Hope versus Cold War Realities
In a December meditation the author recalls the Christmas carol line peace on earth and good will toward men while noting ongoing global tensions and the threat of atomic chaos from the cold war. The piece invites reflection on universal peace and the challenges facing humanity.
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Ay College
Peaceful Thoughts by Jeff Layng
A reflective Christmas poem speaks of cold days, muted joy and remembered childhood dreams. It urges compassionate living, faith, and peace as guiding light for wandering souls and all mankind.
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Jeff Layng
Senior class thanks dance committee and donors
Basil Morissett president of the Senior Class writes an open letter thanking the dance committee for organizing the Senior dance last Friday and the Westhampton Florist Shop for donating the corsage. He praises local merchants for supporting Richmond College students.
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RicHimMone ColLnaian
Westhampton Florist
Richmond College
Basil Morrissett
Changes in College Men’s Bib n Tuckery Revolutionize Clothing
New York fashion designers forecast a fall shift in college menswear featuring colored sport shirts with three-quarter sleeves, brocaded pajamas, pink V neck sweaters, and polka dotted suspenders. They note a wartime trend toward robust cigars as a style accent and predict broader use of bold colors, wider lapels, and new footwear.
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New York
Eugen Kahn
Yale University
A Christmas Letter to My Son From a Grateful Parent
A father writes a Christmas reflection to his young son about Santa Claus as a symbol of hope. He warns that childhood fables fade but urges the child to keep a good heart and love for humanity. The letter urges understanding the true meaning of Christmas as a universal blessing.
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Santa Claus
Mr. Claus
Nick
Prince of Peace
Frat Rush Week Highlights And Holiday Cheer Across Chapters
Frat life notes celebrate Rush Week wrapup with Phi Gams hosting underprivileged children at a Christmas party at Deat Dunford’s home. Phi Alphans enjoy a Wm Byrd dinner dance for new brothers Lenny Hellerman and Manny Rubin, with Alexander Goodman in attendance. Sig Eps ring in the New Year at Legion Post No 1. Phi Delt officers listed. Kappa Sigs mark Founders Day banquet. Theta Chi treats local kids. Santa Pinchbeck a hit. Congratulations to Phi Gam McGill chapter. Season’s greetings to all fraternities and pledges.
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Phi Gams
Byrd
Lenny Hellerman
Manny Rubin
Alexander Goodman
Phi Alpha
Sig Eps
Legion Post
Phi Delt Confusus
Rusty
Cooley
Phi Kap
Bill Gee
Wirt Wills
Bob
Paris
Carr
Bill Steed
Lewis Mack
Dick Bell
Charles Halloran
George Lynch
Earl Lee
Lynn Young
Theta
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Virginia
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