Oberlin trio to part after commencement visit
Two brothers and a sister from Oberlin College will separate after today’s commencement and may not reunite for five years. Ruth and Tracy Strong head to Europe for refugee and aid work while Rob Strong and wife Kitty plan a China language year before service in missions and potential work in Germany or prisoner camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Ruth Strong
Tracy
Europe
Rob Strong
Kittyen Strong
Oberlin Nates
Ruth
Ley
Tracy Strong
Geneva
Zerland
Annaise Strong
France
Oberlin Gradu
Strong
International Ymca Renova
Bbins
Rin
Oberlin-Shansfeship
Yale Divinity School
American Board of Foreign Missions
China
Eking
Yale
Switzerland
Germany
Asia
Five Distinguished Honorary Degrees At Oberlin Commencement
Oberlin College awarded five honorary degrees at the 107th commencement in Empire Theater. Recipients include Dr Raymond Granting and Dr Clarence Streit, with others Dr Arnaud Arnotch, Dr William Mosher, and Dr Samuel Williams. Each was honored for contributions in education radio and newspaper work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Nce
Oberlin College
Imney Chapel
Raymond Granng
Oberhalege
D. C
Clarence K. Streit
New York Yes
Union Now
New York City
Arnaud C. “Is
Bucknell Unisity
Marts and
Ido
Philanopic Institutions
New York
Oberlin College Faculty Appointments Made by Board
The Oberlin College Board of Trustees announces five one year faculty appointments including Barrett Barclay and Nathan Kornblum in musical education and Francis Inger in English. Norman Daly and Donald Akins named instructors in arts and psychology to replace William H. Brown. L. E. Cole joins from UNC on leave, Kornblum from NYU and UI, and Helinger from Lehigh as instructors. Promotions include Fred Oreman to Associate Professor and Hilda Magdk to Assistant Professor. June or July start with resignations and leaves affecting several departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Oberlin College
Kornblum
New York University
Theiversity of Illinois
Eliinger
Universiof Michigan
Barclay
Hargesheimer
Highland Rk High School
UL Kornblum
Walter Geiger
Ellinger
John Diekhoff
Eens College
Universiof Colorado
Ohio State University
Wick- 3
University North Carolina
Ohio State
University of Colorado
Hildegard M. Schus
Eurythmics
Eory
Ward Capps
Department of
Ne Arts
Fred Oreman
Pfessor
Hilda Magdk
Oberlin Couple Among Passengers on Wrecked Steamer Copiapo
Dr and Mrs Walter Marshall Horton of Oberlin were aboard the steamer Copiapo when it struck a breakwater in Valparaiso harbor last Friday night. They landed safely at Chile’s port and will tour South America visiting Valparaiso Santiago Buenos Aires and other cities. Dr Horton, a theology graduate, will teach in Buenos Aires for a month before continuing to Peru Rio de Janeiro Montevideo and New Orleans arrival around September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Walterarshall Horton
Copiapo
Mama
Horton
Taduate School of Theology
Fadty
Sumer
South America
Valparaiso
Onle
Orton’s
Crisbo
Hortons
Addion
Santiago
Chile
Ie Union Theological Seminary
Uenos Aires
Argentina
Drorton
Agol
Peru
Rio de Janeiro
Montideo
New Orlans
Enlarged Rec Hall at Oberlin Welcomes Alumni
Oberlin College marks the 107th Commencement with a redecorated and enlarged Rec Hall in the Men's Building. Nearly 1700 dollars was spent this spring with gifts from current classes alumni association and college funds. New features include an enlarged game room lounge neon lighting and new equipment. The opening event featured Mrs. Ellen B. Hatch and President Ernest Hatch Wilkins with students enjoying the upgraded facilities.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
Alumni Association
Ernest Hatch Wilkins
Hilly Goldberg
Oberlin's 107th Commencement Closes at Finney Chapel
Oberlin University held its 107th Commencement at Finney Chapel with about 375 graduates. Dr. William A. Neusen of Smith College gave the address, "America Facing Europe," as Dr. Ernest Hatch Wilkins conferred degrees. Alumni events and the reunion glee club concert preceded the ceremony, with some 1209 alumni visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Finney Chapel
William A. Neusen
Smith College
America
Europe
Ernest Hatch Wilkins
Finey Chapel
Four Continents Represent Oberlin Class In 107th Commencement
Fifteen graduates including Ruth Strong of Switzerland Marion McCleland of India Edith May Cameron of Hawaii Phyllis Jost and Patricia Crew of Chile Lucy Dyson and Paul Arnold of China Clemens Heller of Vienna Donald Byerly of Syria and Leonard Dart of West Africa receive Bachelor of Arts degrees. Hawaii natives Hisa Yoshimura Martha Tamura earn Bachelor of Music. Elizabeth Roser of France Bright Munson of China earn Master of Arts. Ludwig Lenel of Germany earns Master of Music.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
Asia Minor
Ha- Waii
Finney Chapel
Ruth Strong
Switzerland
Marion McCleland
India
Edith May Cameron
Hawaii
Phyllis Jost
Patricia Crew
Chile
Lucy Dyson
Paul Arnold
China
Clemens Heller
Vienna
Donald Byerly
Syria
Leonard Dart
West Africa
Hisa Yoshimura
Martha Tamura
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Elizabeth Roser
France
Bright Munson
Oberlin Faculty Backs Aid to Allies Support
Ninety five percent of Oberlin College faculty backed the National Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. A telegram to President Roosevelt and letters to Taft Donahey Harter urged executive and legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Oberlin College
National Committee TO Defend
America
Willam Allen White
Rooseveltt
William Allen White
White
Taft and
Donahey
Don Harter
F. 5B Artz
Andrew Bongiormno
J.T. Hungate
Conservatory
Louis E Lord
Oscar Jasz
Donald L. Love
Jesse Mack
R. H. Stetson
Lloyd Taylor
F. G. Tucker
Powers Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Oberlin camp
Mr and Mrs S L Powers of South Main Oberlin celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house at their trailer camp near Campbells grove east of Oberlin on Sunday June 9 Approximately 80 friends and relatives from Port Huron Detroit Elyria Lorain South Amherst La Grange and Oberlin attended The event also announced the engagement of Wanda Powers to Fred Snoble A wedding date was not set Powers is assistant manager of Oberlin Printing Company The Oberlin Conservatory volume of the Music Teachers National Association 1939 honors Dr Gehrkens dedicated by living presidents and notes his 20 year tenure as editor and 1934 presidency
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
S L. Powers
South Main Street
Campbells Grove
Port Huron
Detroit
Midi
Elyria
Lorain
South Amherst
la Grange
Wanda Powers
S. L. Powers
Fred Snoble
John Snoble
Powers
Oberlin Printing Company
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Music Teachers National Association
Gehrkens
The
Dr Karl W Gehrkens Heads School Music Department
Dr Karl W Gehrkens appointed head of the School of Music department, leading academic music programs and overseeing faculty and student activities. The appointment signals continued emphasis on music education in the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl W. Gehrkens
Oberlin couple to return from Boston after convention
Mr. and Mrs. F. E Craig of Morgan street are due back in Oberlin today from Boston Massachusetts where they attended the Yankee Division Veterans Association A. E. F Convention. Craig was a Cleveland Chapter delegate as part of a delegation of 18 with spouses. Dr. and Mrs W. C Hart of Elm street went East for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E Craig
Morgan Street
Oberlin
Boston
Mass
Yankee Division Veterans Association
Craig
Cleveland
W. C Hart
Elm Street
East
New York City
Bowen Named To Pension Staff Investigator
William J. Bowen of 416 East Avenue was appointed investigator in the Old Age Pension division, earning 125 dollars a month as a provisional civil service appointee. May Dramm becomes full subdivision manager after retirement of William France, with the department endorsing the move. Other investigators listed include Hugh Fitzgerald, Alme Tyson, Mary McGrann and Elizabeth Dolde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bowen
East Avenue
Civil Service
May Dramm
William France
Bowen
Republican Executive Committee
Hugh Fitzgerald
Alme Tyson
Mary McGrann
Elizabeth Dolde
Plan Repairs At Pleasant View Sanatorium
County commissioners and Pleasant View Sanatorium trustees met to discuss water proofing and essential repairs. The county set aside 5000 dollars this year, with additional funds possibly available from the institution’s annual appropriation. An estimate of 16000 dollars for full repair and redecorating had been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant View Sanatorium
Births and social notes from Oberlin area society pages
The report notes the May 31 birth of a son to Rev and Mrs J P H McNatt of Morven NC. Oberlin graduates and social workers linked to the era appear, including Miss Anna M Graybill and Anna Florence Worcester. Local visitors and commencements at Kent State University and Western Reserve University are mentioned, with guests from Pittsburgh and Coshocton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. H. MecNatt
Morven
North Carolina
McNatt
Oberlin Graduate School of Theology
MecNatt
Oberlin College
Ralph Brown
East Lorain Street
Anna M Graybill
W C. A
Oberlin
School of Applied Sciences
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Florence Worcester
Kent Staite University
Burt Gibson
West Lorain Street
R. E. Hopkins
Robert
Coshocton
William C. Landis
Sally
Pittsburgh
George B. Landis
East College Street
Charus B. Martin
Elmwood Place
Oakhurst Sanitarium
Brecksville
Paul B. Warner
Oak Street
Goerin
East
Five to Retire on Aug 31 at Oberlin
Oberlin College announced the retirement of four professors and one administrative assistant at the end of the school year August 31. Retiring are Dr Robert A Budington zoology professor for 32 years Dr Florence M Fitch biblical literature professor for 29 years Mrs Margaret Adams singing teacher for 38 years Dr Paul S Peirce economics professor for 19 years and Miss Grace E Nickerson secretary to the Dean of Arts and Sciences associate since 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Robert A. Budington
Florence M. Fitch
Margaret Adams
Paul S. Peirce
Grace E. Nickerson
College of Arts and Sciences
Donahey Urges Citizens to Keep Cool Amid War Fever
Senator Vic Donahey in Washington urges calm as Congress debates aid to Allies. He dons fishing gear and retreats to Chesapeake Bay with colleagues, then returns to stress a prudent, cool approach to war news and policy. He recalls voting against the 1939 arms embargo and forecasts a sequence of cash policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vic Donahey
D. C
Chesapeake Bay
Senate
U.S
Ohio
Townsend Club Meeting Reports and Townsend News
Elyria Townsend Club No 1 held a regular meeting at 136 Middle Avenue listing reports and important bulletins read by Lada Reisinger and Louis Higgins. A special communication from Townsend headquarters covered arrangements for railroad rates to St Louis and dates for Townsend National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Townsend Club
Middle Avenue
Clement
Lada Reisinger
Louis Higgins
Townsend
Coy Neff
St. Louis
Missouri
Townsend National Convention
Club
Claude Doane
Clarence Waltz
Mulls Bros. Circus
Shriners For Crippled Children
Jerome Fritz
Lorain
Ridgeville
Oberlin Club
Frank Mourton
Francis Woldridge
V A Mitchell
Ruby Thomas
Gladys West
Audrey Groening
Donald Arpschott
L O. O F
Mordar
Chippewa Lake
Elstia
Eighteen Lorain County Graduates at Oberlin Commencement
Eighteen Lorain county seniors were among 375 degree recipients at Oberlin College and Conservatory’s 107th anniversary ceremony in Finney Chapel. Degrees awarded include Bachelor of Arts to Oberlin students Abbee Jones Miriam Hamilton Hans Anders Willis Yocom Rudolph Schmidt Robert Tufts Louis Szabo. Bachelor of Music to Helen Keiser Robert Moore. Master of Music Kathleen Thompson. Master of Music Education Robert Melcher. Master of Arts in English to Mrs Rachel Mentzer. From Lorain county Mary Barber Frank Moore William MacDonald Milton Gross Christopher Mac Dermott also earned Bachelor of Arts. Mrs Mhyra Minis earned Master of Arts in Sociology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Conservatory
Lorain County
Finney Chapel
Lorain
Elyria
Wellington
Amherst
Abbee Jones
Forest Street
Miriam Hamilton
Elm Street
Hans Anders
Willis Yocom
Rudolph Schmidt
Robert Tufts
Rachel Mentzer
Mary Barber
Alexander Avenue
Frank Moore
Allison Avenue
William MacDonald
Second Avenue
Milton Gross
Kenyon Avenue
Christopher MacDermott
Main Street
Mhyra Minis
Pleasant View
Recreation To Be Discussed At Oberlin Seminar
Oberlin College hosts a ten day Seminar in Physical Education on Lake Erie at the Oberlin Colony from June 12 to 22 under Miss Gertrude Moulton. Dr Mabel Lee Rand and Dr Lynn Rohrbough join Oberlin staff for a program focusing on community needs and family recreation activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Oberlin Colony
Lake Erie
Huron
Gertrude Moulton
Department of
Oberlin College
Mabel Lee
University of Nebraska
A. A. E. P. E Rand
Academy of Physical Education
Lynn Rohrbough
Physical Education Department For Women
Miss May
Gadd
J. B. Nash
Hugh Martin Dies At Lorain
Hugh Martin a longtime Lorain and Mansfield newspaper official died in St Josephs Hospital after a weeklong illness caused by pneumonia. He had served as treasurer of the Lorain Journal for about 12 years and of the Mansfield News Journal since 1933. He is survived by his wife and a son and was active in Masonic orders and the Lera Elks Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Hugh Martin
Mansfield
St. Joseph's Hospital
Martin
Lorain Journal
Mansfield News- Journal
Legion Post to Meet at Porter Woods on Broadway
Members of George Perkins Post 347 American Legion will meet at Porter Woods on Broadway tonight at 8pm to plan participation in Friday’s Flag Day parade. The auxiliary will join the post. Transportation requests should be directed to James Brown. publicity officer Henry Pierce announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Perkins
American Legion
Porter Woods
Broadway
Lore.n
James Brown
Henry Pierce
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Swing
Oberlin Academy
Howard Robinson
Strert
Oscar Jaszi
Hungary
Dr. Marts
Willam H. Seamon
Bureau of Admissions and Appointments
Marts
Mosher
School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse University
Lows Lord
Williams
Columbia
Bureau of Aircraft Production
National Research Council
R. A. Budington
Berlin College
Fculty
Nie Wy Spa
Peran Pe
Ellen B. Hatch
Betty Sherrer
Pat Brown
Akron
Esther Wood
DR. Gehrkens
W. J. Bowen
Senator Donahey
Columbus. O
Isaac Crimpton
J. C. McCoy
Grand Army of the Republic
Legion Post
Red Cross War Relief Fund
American Red Cross
Masonic Temple
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