Patriot spirit drives campus air raid observer volunteers
Readers honor those who volunteering for air raid observer duties during Christmas break. The piece commends Director Nettles and emphasizes action over talk, noting Petersburg to Richmond volunteers and others giving time despite holiday jobs. It warns against nonparticipation and defends government wartime needs.
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Nettles
Petersburg
United States
Mr. Nettles
Richmond City
Pear Harbor
Uncle Sam
Holiday Wishes From Richmond College Officers
A festive note urges healthy, rested troops and calm Holidays at Westhampton. The message invites soldiers to avoid cold feet and keep up duties during the vacation period, sending a cheerful Christmas greeting.
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Richmond College
Westhampton
Photo credit omission prompts Garvey inquiry
Readers pushed to identify the photographer of the For Defense picture last week. The Collegian confirms Bill Garvey, a sophomore, has not received a credit line for his sharp shots this year. The paper pledges to notify when a Garvey photo appears again.
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Collegian
Bill Garvey
Garvey
How to Acquire a Fraternity Pin A Humorous Guide
The Hatchet offers lighthearted advice on obtaining a fraternity pin, from asking directly to the more dubious pickpocket tactic, plus advice on attending a national convention and fanciful alternatives. It concludes with caution that not all learn from mishaps and that budgeting might force a new purchase.
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Ernest
Firth
Mississippi
Christmas gossip at Westhampton in the SPEC-TATLER
A fragmentary holiday column from SPEC-TATLER Westhampton notes social chatter among freshmen and society figures. It mentions Anne Woodward, Evelyn Allen, Ada Moss, Effie Proffitt, June Hargrove, and Anne Fisher, with reflections on life, gifts, and exam pressures. The piece closes with seasonal images and a wish for readers to see them next year.
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Anne Woodward
Evelyn Allen
Ada Moss
Effie Proffitt
June Hargrove
Anne Fisher
Charline Cochrane
Billy Connor
Margery Peple
Soph Saddle
Glee Club
Evangeline Zehmer
Pudge” Phillips
Westhampton Christmas Column With Hung Woo Tale
In a Westhampton piece a Chinese boy named Hung Woo recounts a hung jury tale from ancient China and offers wisdom for local girls. A reader letter laments dating woes at Richmond and Westhampton, with a humorous Sadie Hawkins suggestion and holiday cheer.
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Roosevelt
Westhampton
Hung Woo
Young Woo
China
Fuddy-Duddys
Woo
Hung
Frat Socials and Holidays At SPE Headquarters
SPE members plan New Year festivities at the national headquarters on West Franklin Street with dances and refreshments. Omar Marden will act as Sloppy Joe serving cold drinks while Terry Dennis has left for Maxwell Field to join the air corps.
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SPE
West Franklin Street
Omar Marden
Terry Dennis
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Alabama
Air Corps
Terry
W. Roland Galvin
Thomas Jefferson High School
South Boulevard
Theta Chi
Santa Claus
Mark Willing
Phi Kap
Fraternity Row
Santa
Phi Gamma Delta
Phi Gams
Lambda Chi
United States
Frank Daily
Meadowbrook
Cedar Grove
N. J
Johnny Long
Fitchett Dix
Vernon Lankford
Eta
Kappa Alpha
Hampton Roads
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Sybeatt
Universty
Richmond
Virginia
Ecaia
University of Richmond
Stewarts
National
National Advertising Service, Inc
Madison Ave
New York
Thomas B. Warriner, JR
Thomas Nelson Williams
Busines
Frances Calisch
Weathampton
Addison Dalton
Sporta
Tommy Hughes
John Decker
Guy Friddell
Helen Herrink
Frances Beazley
Stuart Covey
R. K. Williams
Ireland
Edwin Miler
Willis Holland
Julian Winn
Drouzing
Spec-Tatler
Cotten Pickin
Santa Claus Cotten
Sadie Hawkins
By Warren Walthall
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