Merrick Returns as UR Football Coach
Edwin J. Merrick is chosen as head football coach at the University of Richmond. The UR alumnus previously led Fork Union Military Academy and will start spring drills February 19 with potential assistants discussed.
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University of Richmond
Edwin J
Ed) Merrick
Spiderland
Merrick
Richmond
Fork Union Military Academy
Merricks
James T. Tucker
University Athletic Council
Dick Esbeck
Husky
Boyd Williams
VMI
Bill Merner
Hopewell High
Spider Grid
George Modlin
University
Malcolm A. Pitt
Spiders
Fork Union
Red Grange
Virginia
Richmond College Glee Club Debuts on WMBG Tonight
The Richmond College Glee Club presents its first 1951 radio program tonight at 8 on WMBG, the start of four public service broadcasts and a broader Spring Concert season. Director Mark Troxell outlined plans for additional radio series on WRNL and a TV show on WTVR, with dates to be announced.
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Richmond College Glee Club
WMBG
Mark Troxell
WRNL
WTVR
Troxell
Gannon Memorial Chapel
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Richmond
Petersburg
Mount Olivet Baptist Church
Montpelier
Messenger staff meeting set for Monday at 1 p.m
The Messenger announces a staff meeting for the entire staff on Monday at 1 p.m. in the Messenger office to discuss newsroom matters and upcoming coverage.
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Messenger
Phi Alpha Dance Set for Saturday at University
The Phi Alpha alumni at the University of Richmond and College of William and Mary stage the twentieth annual Rho Tau dance at the Mosque from nine to midnight with Joe Lucas and his orchestra. Invitations extend to all social fraternities. Richmond chapter heads to Williamsburg for the annual formal dinner dance hosted by the William and Mary brothers. Malcolm Silver of Newark is Richmond chapter president and Marvin Rosenberg of Jamaica is dance committee chairman.
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Phi Alpha
University of Richmond
College of William and Mary
Phi Alphans
Joe Lucas
Richmond
Williamsburg
William and Mary
Malcolm Silver
Newark
N. J
Marvin Rosenberg
Jamaica
N. Y
Harlequin Club Dance Date Set at University of Richmond
The University of Richmond Harlequin Club will sponsor a campus dance on February 16. Tickets are one dollar per couple and sales begin next week. The event is open to all students and aims to be part of the annual social calendar.
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University of Richmond Harlequin Club
Bill E Budasley
McDanel to Launch Lecture Series in Richmond
Dr. Ralph C. McDanel, University of Richmond history professor, opens a four lecture run at the First Baptist Church Assembly Room with World Peace as his topic. He will discuss peace as a possibility or dream in the atomic age in a program sponsored by local alumni groups.
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Ralph CG. McDanel
University of Richmond
Richmond
First Baptist Church
McDanel
Robert F. Smart
Department of Biology
Dr. Maurice Trimmer to Speak At University of Richmond
The University of Richmond hosts Religious Emphasis Week from February 5 to 9 with Dr. Maurice Trimmer as featured speaker. Trimmer, pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Huntington WV, is a Richmond alumnus and former University athlete who has led college religious programs at numerous institutions.
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University of Richmond
Maurice Trimmer
Huntington
West Virginia
Trimmer
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Roanoke
First Baptist Church
Hank” Trimmer
Kappa Sigma Social Fraternity
Omicron Delta Kappa
University of Pennsylvania
Southern Baptist Seminary
Louisville
Kentucky
Salem Baptist Church
Salem
Virginia
Macon
Georgia
Mercer College
West Virginia Baptist Convention
Foreign Mission Board
American Baptist Convention
Christian Century
The
Baptist Leader
Blantington Ministerial Association
Community Welfare Council
Kiwanis Club
Red Cross
YMCA
Farmville Teachers College
March of Dimes Box Disappears at Richmond College
The March of Dimes collection box shaped like an iron lung vanished from the Richmond College dining hall. The cashier cannot recall removing it. campus officials call the incident discouraging and a blow to campus honor. The drive ended Wednesday after six boxes occupied campus spaces since January 15. last year donations reached $202 with no set goal.
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Richmond College
R. M. Stone
University
Mr. Stone
Alarm caller sought for Playhouse fire records
A note asks the person who reported the Playhouse fire on November 19 to contact the Collegian editor. The Fire Department requires the name for its official records.
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Playhouse
Collegian
Fire Department
Westhampton Seniors Break the Bank for City Trip Prizes
Extroversion pays for Robbie Brown and friend Jeanette Kinnikin as they tour New York City on a school trip. They win bags of prizes including rugs and nylons after posing as English literature authorities and catching studio access, then blend into Manhattan sightseeing while praised for their playful con games and bold dress rehearsals.
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Robbie Brown
New York City
Westhampton
Washington
Bobbie
Duke
Jeanette Kinnikin
Alice Roosevelt
Sharman Douglas
Margaret Truman
Bank
T. V
Jeanette
Ford Television Hour
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Courtery Richmond Newspapers, Inc
Ed Merrick
Johnny Mac Brown
Harlequin Club
March of Dimes
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