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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows a long list of personal names and titles without coherent context. No clear event date or organization is identifiable, making it impossible to determine a specific notice type or outcome from the readable portion.
The Collegian bids a brief farewell to those not returning next September. It notes vacancies left by departing friends and hopes the Class of 1936 will return occasionally. The piece congratulates class presidents and looks forward to a 1940 reunion with strong support and best wishes.
The University of Richmond and colleague colleges plan to publish The Messenger jointly next year. Skepticism surrounds the venture though the Collegian trusts the 1936-17 issues will show stronger literary efforts by students. Congratulations to Russens Tate and the editorial staff on the editor in chief appointment.
The note assesses two bands as good with praise for music and vocals. It highlights quality singing and overall arrangement as solid. The tone reflects a positive impression of performances.
The 1001 delegates will pick the Republican Presidential nominee in Cleveland with Kansas Governor Alf Landon favored. The piece notes use of 1932 Democratic platform, predicts liberal use to attract conservative Democrats and cites critics Baker and Donatas discussing the New Deal.
The article notes disorder and delays in dance planning at universities. It mentions slips and unmet orders during exams and hopes the Interfraternity Council improves next year. It also reports Alfred University stricter dance regulations and music choices for student events.
The piece notes college students preferring glider porch listening as summer broadcasts grow. It lists Jolly Coburn from Saranac Lake and others like Jack Berger at Hotel Astor, Enoch Light in Atlantic City, Joe Reichman at Hotel Pennsylvania, and Guy Lombardo from Chicago. Catalina Island hosts Jan Garber with Little Jack Lepre, while Richmond hosts Tantilla for southern dance orchestras through September.
At 6:00 P M alumnae gather in the drawing room and Mrs F P Epps presides at the spring meeting of Richmond Female Institute and Woman's College alumnae in the Blue Room. A buffet supper for Westhampton seniors and alumni follows at 7:00 P M in the court. Commencement Day includes a luncheon at the Commonwealth Club and a reception by President Boatwright on Bostwick Lane for relatives of University students.
An end of term reminiscence recalls Westhampton campus moments from 1926 to 1956. Notable incidents involve a marooned couple, spring revelry, library ties, an embarrassed opera night, and the arrival of a Linotype machine named Bessie at the News Publishing Company.
The article highlights Les Brown and his Duke Blue Devils leading a summer tour with remixed bands from across the country. It notes the season's scale and popularity expected to set a record.
The Daily Princetonian ad asks the gentleman who wrapped this girl in a Colonial Club curtain to return a fvr. The note implies an unspecified item was taken or misplaced and seeks its return with a terse plea.
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