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Newspaper

Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1936

Page

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Nominees Named by Central College Group

The central nominating committee posted suggested nominees for College Government YWCA CGA and Athletic Association offices. Elections run from Monday to Friday with additional nominations possible next two weeks.

College Y. W. Cga Athletic Association Mina Karp Margaret Mitchell Pollyanna Shepherd Judiciary Board Nancy Chappell Louise Thompson Nancy Lee Riley Joyce Stanley The Grace Elliott Helen Miles Eithel Eubank Thea Margaret Harris Peggy Southan Ruth Stevenson Alive Tor

Editors Prepare Next Messenger at Richmond College

The Richmond College Messenger enters planning for a second edition under editor-in-chief F Overton Jones. An exchange bureau led by Dick Williams will link colleges nationwide as about fifty copies went out last week to broaden the exchange. The debut issue six years ago was well received by students and the Senate is expected to approve funds for the next two issues.

Richmond College Messenger F. Overton Jones Dick Williams United States the Messenger Richmond College Senate

University boxings set for February 15 at the Mosque

The University of Virginia and University of Richmond boxing bouts on Saturday night February 15 will be jointly managed. Virginia students pay full price while Richmond students can exchange coupon number eighteen for a 55 cent reserved seat. A limited number may buy adjacent seats at 55 cents. Students receive 25 cents per coupon toward final payment. Exchanges begin February 12 for 55 cent seats at the Student Shop. Higher priced seats exchange at the Mosque box offices. Glenn F Thistlethwaite, Athletic Director.

University of Virginia- University of Richmond Virginia University of Richmond University of Richmond Athletic Association Glenn F. Thistlethwailte

Leap Year Number to Debut This Week on Campus

Editors of Moolscap announce the second circulation on campus with local distribution by Mitchell Kats and Jimmy Ricks. The issue titled Leap Year Number will begin this week at campus outlets.

Moolscap Mitchell Kats Jimmy Ricks

Rufus Jones Lectures Here Coming Week

Dr. Rufus M. Jones, noted religious writer and philosopher, will lecture on the University campus next week under President BF W. Boatwright. He arrives February 16 and appears at Cannon Memorial Chapel for vesper Sunday at 7, then speaks to the Richmond Ministerial Union and to Richmond and Westhampton Colleges before public lectures at 8 p.m. Each day includes additional talks and student meetings.

Rufus M. Jones BF. W. Boatwright Kagawa John Mott Richmond Jones Cannon Memorial Chapel Richmond Ministerial Union Westhampton Cannon Chapel

Westhampton Junior Prom Postponed by Snow

Heavy snow last week forces postponement of the Westhampton Junior Prom to Friday night. The sophomore co ed event, set for the night after the prom, will now be held February 21.

Westhampton

Negro Scientist Dr George Washington Carver Marvels From Simple Stuff

Tuskegee assa reports Dr George Washington Carver a noted Negro scientist with 35 years directing agricultural research at Tuskegee Institute. He made synthetic marble from wood shavings and insulating walls from peanut shells. He created 285 peanut products and 118 from sweet potatoes. He also paints, paper, inks, and a range of dyes and foods. He is an artist musician cook and educator whose work aids uplift for his people.

Tuskegee Assa George Washington Carver Tuskegee Trititute Dr. Carver Luxembourg Paris

No Cuts Policy on Weather Affects Attendance

The dean's office announced that Friday and Saturday absences will not count as cuts due to bad weather and transport disruption. No classes can be added or dropped after February 13 per Dean Pinchbeck. courses dropped after that date will be recorded as failures.

Dean Pinchbeck

Freshman Class Elects Marion Locke as President

Westhampton Freshman Class elected Marion Locke to continue as president after secret ballot conducted by Junior Class president Margaret Mitchell. The vote follows a yearlong temporary chair and aims to integrate members and select a capable leader for the new semester.

Westhampton Margaret Mitchell

Egloff to Speak on Oil Industry at Chemistry Club

Dr. Guntav Egloff of Universal OS Products will address the Chemistry Club Friday at 4 P M on Some Phases of Science in the Oil Industry. Walter Hayden, president, notes a February 14 installation of new members including Sidney Passamaneck Leon Lazarus Rowland Wright Leonard Policoff Irving Chomas M P Givens John Butler David Krapin Jacob Plax Jack Webb Carroll Williams Virginia Kirk.

Guntav Egloff Universal OS Chemistry Club Walter Hayden Sidney Passamaneck Leon Lazarus Rowland Wright Leonard Policoff Irving Chomas M. P. Givens John Butler David Krapin Jacob Plax Jack Webb Carroll Williams Virginia Kirk

Richmond to Join Southern Conference as Six Invitees Named

The Southern Conference extended invitations to six southern schools including the University of Richmond William and Mary Davidson Wake Forest and The Citadel with membership effective next September. Two schools Presbyterian and Centre were rejected. The Graham plan on athlete subsidies was adopted by a six to four vote. Richmond and William and Mary will remain in the Virginia Conference.

William and Mary Davidson Wake Forest Burman Citadel Lexington Committee On Membership and Colleges Presbyterian South Carolina Centre Kentucky University of Richmond Virginia Roanoke Emory and Henry

Mid-Winter Dance Plans Near Completion

The Interfraternity Council narrowed three orchestras for the Midwinter Dance set to be held February 28 and 29 in Milchiser Gymnasium. Final selection expected today. Ticket price capped at three dollars, possibly lower. Finalists include Johnnie Long and his Duke Collegians, Jimmie Poyner and his North Carolina State band, and the Chinese-American Restaurant orchestra from New York City.

Milchiser Gymnasium Interfraternity Council Johnnie Long Duke Collegians Jimmie Poyner North Carolina State New York City

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Margaret Watkins Ruth Parker Margaret Carpenter Marion Locke Florence Marston Kathryn Conner Mildred Eckhardt Rufus Jones Friend's Church Missouri Carver Spingarn Medal South Co-ord Fresh Elect Locke Egloff Universal Oil Products Company Southern Athletic Body Sity Con
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