18 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1953
Page
1
The biology dept hosts the Dipsosaurus as this week’s Animal of the Week. Dr. N. BE. Rice identifies the reptile given by Richmond Banana Co arriving on a banana bunch last week, a curious gift in a building already familiar with snakes and spiders.
Baptist Student Union's annual Carol Party tours Richmond on a 2:15 p.m. bus route, serenading residents and faculty then gathering at Jessie Wood's home on Boatwright Drive. Mary Helen Stewart invites all to join until seats fill.
University of Richmond Varsity Debate Team, led by Pat Minor Rex Adams Dick Keith and John Millar, secured a dominant win at the Virginia Invitational at UVa. The squad now has 31 wins against 7 losses this fall and four tournament sweeps this year. Adams extended his personal record to 11 wins undefeated. Coach Dr James L Golden lauds every varsity member for major-tournament success.
Limited tickets at $1.50 are on sale for the Second Annual Military Ball set for 8:00 to 12:00 Saturday January 9 in Milhiser Gymnasium. The Scab bard and Blade honorary military society sponsors a formal dance with military decor and an arch formed by members and dates.
The Religious Focus Week from February 8 to 12 gains three new team members a pastor and two seminary professors joining earlier appointees. Jack R. Noffsinger former Richmond director and current Gainsville Florida pastor joins as fourth member with past service as chaplain in World War II and teaching stints at Virginia Union University. Rachael Henderlight and Wayne Oates complete the lineup as seminary professors bringing expertise in Christian nurture psychology and pastoral theology.
University of Richmond debate team becomes the first to appear on local television. Four debaters spoke on Free Trade policy with Pat Minor and Dick Howard for the affirmative and Sandy Bassett and Rex Adams for the negative.
The Ministerial Association will meet at 11 30 a m January 5 in the Student Center. Vespers are at 7 15 p m Thursday night in Keller Hall. B S A Hillel and Wesley Foundation meet at 8 p m following.
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