Dirty Lake Spotlighted as Polluted Center of Water Sports History
The article traces University Lake from a 1930s deforestation and residential development that allowed runoff to muddy the waters. Once a spring and fall recreational hub with docks, canoes, life saving courses, and Shakespearean pageants, the lake’s pollution followed urban growth, leaving its future uncertain.
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Robert F. Smart
University Lake
Smart
May Keller
Pauline Turnbull
Westhampton College
James River Boat Club
University Receives DuPont Grant Boost for Private College Support
The DuPont Company awarded Washington and Lee University a 4000 grant, joining four Virginia colleges and 122 nationwide in the program. The University’s share marks its first time among recipients while Ford Foundation grants to the University totaled 455700 last year. Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges directed 287025 to private institutions.
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DuPont Company
Washington and Lee
Virginia
du Pont Company
Ford Foundation
Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges
Effort To Clear Muddy Lake Faces $100000 Hurdle
Irvin B. Clarke says fixing the lake would cost 100000 and involve an underwater flume, but a modern movement has left the watershed filled with unimproved lots. He notes 509 percent of watershed lots are unimproved and predicts ten years to regain clarity.
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Irvin B. Clarke
Clarke
Campus Drive Raises $2000 For Hungarian Student Fund
University of Richmond students raise over 2000 for Hungarian students and to fund a Westhampton College junior year. Richmond College and School of Business contribute about 767.50 with final totals expected above 1000. YWCA and World University Service handle allocations to cover two years of education. Gloria Walker notes a Hungarian candidate is sought with funds going to World University Service in Atlanta.
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University of Richmond
Hungary
Westhampton College
Richmond College
School of Business
YWCA
World University Service
Westhampton
Gloria Walker
Atlanta
One Minute to Zero Plays at Center at Night
Tonight at the Student Center a film shows Robert Mitchum Abn Blyth and William Talman in One Minute to Zero set at the outbreak of the Korean War A U S Infantry colonel and a UN Commission member find love amid war and refugee evacuation. Refreshments will follow.
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Robert Mitchum
Abn Blyth
William Talman
U. S. Infantry
U. N. Commission
Five Ws of Religious Emphasis Week Described
Newsman outlines who what when where and why of REW. February 11 15 campus events include chapel services seminars classroom visits and dorm discussions to clarify Christianity and encourage church involvement.
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REW
Westhampton Juniors Plan Service Project for Year
The Westhampton Junior Class begins planning a service project for February 20 with Anne Hue Owen proposing ideas. A talent show at the Crippled Children’s Hospital or campus service possible. Last year the Juniors hosted a variety show for hospital wards in Richmond.
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Westhampton
Anne Hue Owen
Crippled Children's Hospital
Richmond
Crippled Children’s ‘Hospital
Honor Council Decision Case 3
The record notes a January 7, 1957 honor council ruling on Case 3 for violation of unsigned and signed pledges. The penalty is listed as Intermediate.
Clarke Proposes Fixed Parking Lots on Campus
Clarke, superintendent of grounds, argues cars must stay parked once placed on campus. He notes 925 cars daily, calls for numbered student lots with stickers, fears trees behind Ryland Hall are damaged by car traffic, and says one officer reduced violations without heavy fines. He doubts bus service meets demand and predicts 300 more cars soon.
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Irvin B. Clarke
Clarke
Richmond
Mary Washington College
Cecil F. Jones
University of Richmond
Jones
Ryland Hall
World Prayer Day Set for February Seventh Observed Globally
International observance of World Prayer Day on February 7 with World Week of Prayer February 4 to 10. Virginia Union University previously presented a vesper program on this day to emphasize world brotherhood.
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Virginia Union University
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