22 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
1
After a month and a half work on the new student activities building is progressing as scheduled. Ground was broken July 27, 1950 for a $275 000 four story Collegiate Gothic structure by A H Ewing's Sons Inc in the ravine between the Administration Building and the dormitories.
Richmond College registrar Mrs Helen A Mansell announced that all seniors eligible for Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees must file applications in the registrar's office by Saturday September 23 Forms are available in the registrar's office.
George J. DeHardit, 26, a T C Williams Law School student from the University of Richmond, died after his car collided head on with another in rural U S Route 1 eight miles north of Richmond. His mother Mary DeHardit and a family servant perished. sister Barbara was injured but listed as satisfactory. Surviving family includes father Joseph DeHardit.
The University Players will hold its initial session of the season on Tuesday September 26 at 8 00 P M in the Playhouse Clyde Woodson the president urges all members to attend Plans for subscription tickets will be discussed at the meeting
A humorous report notes University of Richmond students and Westhampton fans embracing the ukulele as a campus fad. The instrument attracts a chorus of strummers, jokes about its size and sound, and concerns from neighbors near North Court arch as plinking continues around the clock.
The Interfraternity Council held its first yearly meeting at Richmond College outlining rushing plans and a new constitution. Dates include 9 AM October 30 for date cards and Rush Weekend from November 17 to 20 with bids due by 5 PM on the 20th. A new Interfraternity Court will handle violations and disputes.
Westhampton College candidates will enter four nominees for Miss Tobacco Bowl to represent the University of Richmond at the festival in Richmond. Six Gottcotan editors will select the winner from submitted photographs to be judged in a final at the Byrd Theater on October 2.
Governor Battle urged students at Memorial Chapel to show international citizenship through hometown character. He spoke to the 1950-51 session about leadership, global duties, and pursuing peace and justice with fortitude despite world uncertainties.
The University of Richmond hosts a Loew's Theatre rally before Saturdays grid workout with Randolph Macon. Mal lory Freeman to preside at 9 PM with coaches, players, and athletics staff introduced. University Band and glee clubs provide music. a student procession begins at 8 PM from First and Broad.
Westhampton puppets debut with Little Red Riding Hood on WRNL October 23 as part of a 49 week fairy tale series sponsored by Miller and Rhodes. Story Book Lady Miss Louise Kirby will narrate. Mrs. Shirley O Donnel invites University of Richmond students to help in the shop for four performances.
The Future Teachers of America invites all education majors and prospective teachers to attend the first meeting of the year at 7 15 P M in the North Court faculty sitting room. The session is scheduled for Monday September 25 and aims to rally members for upcoming activities.
Dr. Marguerite Roberts, dean of Westhampton College and Hardy scholar, published Tess in the Theatre after researching unpublished Hardy manuscripts and letters. She pursued her M A at Radcliffe and studied at Harvard, meeting Mrs Hardy at Max Gate and copying letters for a 500 page thesis on Hardy and the Theatre.
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