Professor Leaves Nearly Million To University
CHAMPAIGN Ill A University of Illinois mathematics professor George A Miller who earned less than 6000 a year in salary died at 87 and left an estate of nearly 1 million dollars to the university The will was filed for probate executor Marc Norton Champaign banker remarked on the surprising fortune and Miller's modest demeanor and quiet campus presence
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Professor Miller’s Estate Bequeaths Education Gift to University
James G. Thomas notes Miller’s funds to be liquid and well diversified with stocks bonds and minor real estate. Norton confirms holdings valued across several states with no farm property. University earmarks the gift for teaching and research to honor Miller who taught there 1906 to 1931 and earned the 1900 international mathematics prize and MAA presidency in 1901.
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Devout Scots Skip Potatoes Over Bible Mention
Hunger in the 1740s led devout Scottish folk to overlook their scruples about potatoes which they avoided because the vegetable was not specifically named in scripture. The famine era forced practical choices.
Oberlin Area Calendar Highlights Local Events
March 1 dinner speakers include Spencer D. Irwin of the Cleveland Plain Dealer at Oberlin Inn. Girl Scout Council dinner at 6 15 p m at the Girl Scout House. several troop leaders attend. Various campus concerts and lectures scheduled at Warner Hall Finney Chapel and Oberlin College venues. Births and dismissals listed from local hospitals. College calendar outlines events through midweek with arts and music programs led by Szell and Hofrichter.
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LaGrange High School
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Irwin
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First Methodist Church
Symphony Orchestra
Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell
Finney Chapel
Conservatory
Warner Hall
Thrift Shop
Erik Tuxen
Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra
Warner Concert Hall
Joseph Hofrichter
Oberlin College
Tom Brennard
Alien Art Museum
Orlando Shilts
John Whitney
Alson
Joseph Fickworth
LaGrange
Durward Bahr
Mary Curia
Joseph Pickworth
Mary E. Hall
E. P. Saylor
Orchard Street
Women’s Progressive Club
Grace Johnson
N. Pleasant Street
Robert Young
Mary Wood
Sorosis
Robert Browning
Forest Street
Ohio State University Bureau of Public Relations
William W. Molyneaux
Cedar Avenue
Cadet Corps
Merwin E. Potter
Department of Military and Air Science
Allen Art Building
Shakespeare
Warren Taylor
Racine
Hayden Boyer
Danish State Radio ‘Symphony Orchestra
Music of
Denmark
Oberlin Creative Workshop
Peters Hall
Musical Union
Hales Gymnasium
Joseph A. Hotrichter
Tom Brennand
Julia A. von Szeliski
Chapel
Graduate School of Theology
Bosworth Hall
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Oberlin Couple wed in First Methodist Church ceremony
Vivian A Knepper and George Joppeck married at Oberlin's First Methodist church last Sunday. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Knepper, wore white slipper satin with a rhinestone necklace and orchid corsage. Attendants included sisters Betty Knepper and Edith Gaillier. best man Paul Joppeck with brothers Frank and Max as ushers. The reception followed at the church dining room. They plan to reside at Annis Towd, R. D. South Amherst.
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Vivian A. Knepper
W. E. Knepper
South Professor Street
George Joppeck
R. D. Grafton
Paul Giffin
William Gravesmill
Shirley Guth
Edith Gaillier
Betty Knepper
Jane Houghton
Katherine Jenks
Betty Heilman Leinbach
Annis Toad
R. D. Southamherst
Oberlin High School
Oberlin School of Commerce
Irene Jop
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