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Newspaper

Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1930

Page

5

Freshmen Encouraged to Enter Chemistry Prize Essay

The American Chemical Society invites undergraduate freshmen to compete in its Prize Essay Contest for 1930 31. Six general subjects with three sub topics each, rules on word limits typing and supervision, and cash prizes. University of Richmond mentioned as a past strong contributor. Essays due by March 1 1931 to the ACS secretary in New York City.

American Chemical Society Francis P. Gowan New York University of Richmond Joseph Robertson Katherine Brugh Richmond Madison Avenue New York City Marely

Who's Who in the Senior Class Mr Stokes at University

Mr Stokes entered the University of Richmond in 1927 and pursued dramatics with the University Players. He joined Alpha Psi Omega, led the Players as president 1929 30, and held roles in the Glee Club and Freshman Class treasury. He served on the Interfraternity Council 1929 30 and appears on the Dean's List. member of Phi Kappa Sigma and Harlequin Club.

Mr. Stokes University of Richmond University Players Alpha Psi Omega Rational Dramatic Fraternity Stokes Charles Glee Club Interfraternity Council Phi Kappa Sigma Harlequin Club

Christmas buffet supper for Executive and Judiciary Boards

Miss Keller and Mrs. Grove chose Sunday night December 14 for a buffet supper for members of both the Executive and Judiciary Boards. The event opened with informal reception in the living room and a supper by the open fireplace. Faculty members present included Miss Lutz Miss Woodfin and Miss Turnbull.

Miss Keller Mrs. Grove Miss Lutz Miss Woodfin Miss Turnbull

Essay topics for American Chemical Society prize contest

The notice lists subjects for prize essays across themes in health, public life, agriculture, national defense, home life, and industrial development. Topics include chemistry and health, medicines, public health, enrichment of life, agriculture pests, fertilizers, defense, aviation, sanitation, and local industry usages.

Final Vesper Service of 1930 Draws Large Campus Audience

The Cannon Memorial Chapel hosted a large group of students for the year’s final Vesper service, featuring visiting soloists Mrs. Frank Righter and Mr. Joseph Whittemore with Saint Paul’s Church choir. Handel choruses and the Hallelujah Chorus closed an all musical program reflecting Christmas spirit and college harmony. The service included scripture by Mary Hicks and prayer by Gerhard Henricksen.

The University Cannon Memorial Richmond Frank Righter Joseph Whittemore Saint Paul's Church Choir Mary Hicks Gerhard Henricksen

Richmond Alumna Receives Highest Medical Honor

Dr. Ruth Mason, first woman physician in Petersburg, becomes president of the Southside Virginia Medical Association at its 108th quarterly meeting in the Medical Arts Building Petersburg. An alumna of the University of Richmond she completed pre medical studies there and is a native of Stony Creek Virginia.

Ruth Mason Petersburg Virginia Medical Association Mason University of Richmond Garnett Ryland Westhampton Associaten J. A. Grizeard Dreweryville New Medical Arts Stony Creek Virginia

University Players Elect Seven Students for Cast Tryouts

The University Players announce seven students elected for cast tryouts and invite others to attend. Miss Brown offers guidance to help students pursue parts. The group seeks suggestions from The Players, officers, and the play reading committee to shape the next performance.

Brown

Westhampton Team Begins Season Debating W and M Here

Westhampton team opens its season tonight in a debate with W and M addressing unemployment insurance policy. The event, held in the Westhampton Drawing Room, invites attendees to enjoy a warm, comfortable evening of discussion and rival wit.

Westhampton

University Notes Highlight Welcome Back and Campus Happenings

Dr. F L Boatwright returns to Richmond after eight weeks away as student body greets him with a chapel ovation. The University Cafeteria cuts prices by about twelve and a half percent while keeping funds steady. bread remains one cent per slice. Spider basketball opens the season against Merchant National Bank, led by Captain Motley. Seventeen Law School students pass the state board, out of eighty five applicants, with 639 percent success noted. Forensic Council announces tryouts for a Trinity College NC debate on labor share in corporate management. Westhampton YWCA presents a miracle nativity play in a thirteenth century style, credit due to Miss Elizabeth Gaines and Miss Polly Simpson.

FL W. Boatwright Richmond Dr. Boatwright Chapel Dean Gaines M . C. Doone Merchant National Bank Motley Law School State Board of Law Examiners University of Richmond Trinity College N. C

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