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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1919

Page

1

TWO PLAYS PRESENTED BY DONALD SEANTLEBURY

The Thaban plays were presented to a large audience on Tuesday evening November 25 after being posted November 2. Jewell Bothwell Tull wrote Home and Rose Petal, produced by Professor and Mrs. Tull. Cast included Flora Lee Mary Speich James Taft and Mildred Pierce in Rose Petal with fairy and earth scenes and elaborate costumes.

Donald Seantlebury Jewell Bothwell Tull Matts Marie Bobby Mary Tre Secord Mies Mildred Pierce Mm James Fairy Dell Fairyland Rose- Petal Earth Rose-Petal

Y. W. C. A Meeting Focuses on Missionary Work Play

The YWCA announces this week’s meeting led by the World Fellowship Department. A freshmen girls’ play titled The Girl Across the Sea and Here will portray sisters from different countries. All are invited to attend.

Y. W World Fellowship Department

Freshman Spelling Exam Yields Perfect 30

Ida Reeder reports the annual freshman spelling test held November 21 across classrooms. Ninety or higher was needed to pass with a few names listed among those who achieved the perfect score of 100. others will retake with a one dollar fee.

Ida Reeder Formadne Teoawer Benn Kreeerer Croton Weleane Dorothy Tetmere Doers Bertnd Dorothy Serpe Tieahsh Georges Poids Wolf Fea Toe Verhee Florece Faeevre Frieda Coxe Hk Prod Rirehird Pravces Triple Deen McNab Fannie Rilen Gree Johnoon Gladys Vialin Thartt Teevo Lola Burrell Laurice Roemer Lillian John Margaret Wagener Mary Myers Mabel Campbell Maud Rheaman Myron Arbuckle Mildred Gale Reva Pollok Ruth Wilson Ruth Kdder

Anita Kepler Named Red Cross Executive in Wisconsin

Miss Anita Kepler, formerly of Mount Vernon, now Waterloo, has been appointed to an executive and organizing post with the American Red Cross in Racine Wisconsin. She has served in the Red Cross social welfare division for a year and a half, and the promotion reflects her efficiency. The announcement will interest former neighbors and friends in local circles.

Anita Kepler Otis L. Kepler Mount Vernon Waterloo Amercan Red Cross Raccne Wisconsin Kepler The Red Cross

Raymond Finger and Lois Snyder Linked by Iowa City Roots

Raymond Finger aged twelve works in life insurance in Cedar Rapids. His wife Lois Snyder ex class of 1916, a graduate of Iowa City in 1915, shares this Midwestern professional and family note.

Raymond Finger Cedar Rapids Lois Snyder Iowa City

Freshman Football Squad Ends Season With Strong Finish

Freshman football concludes one of its best seasons, under coach Estel West. Despite inexperience, the unit challenged the varsity in scrimmages, practiced nightly in rain and cold, and finished by tying the varsity second team 0 0. Several freshmen are expected to earn varsity spots next fall.

Payson Peterson Estel West Sev Ral Varsaty

College Days Plan for Convention at Des Moines College

Des Moines hosts a national Student Volunteer Convention to address liquor questions and extend college prohibition worldwide. Delegates from major institutions will discuss responsibility and coordination with morning and afternoon business and inspirational programs, plus the National Oratorical Contest in the evening.

Stadort Vwoolunteer

Mrs Merrill Torrance Visits Family Before Montana Move

Mrs Merrill Torrance formerly Helen Davis of 17 is visiting her parents in Van Horne. She will join Mr Torrance of 19 in Montana where he serves as chief chemist for a large sugar beet manufacturing company. Mary Day, 19, has been visiting her sister Alice.

Merrill Torrance Helen Davis van Horne Mr. Torrance Montana Mary Day Alice

Y M C A Plans Noted For Next Thursday Meeting

The weekly Y M C A meeting will be held next Thursday night with an outside speaker. A fine program is planned and a treat may be provided. Arrangements are not complete but more attendees are hoped to join and benefit from the session.

Second All-Frosh Party Planned for Holiday Season

Thomas Peat reports the freshman class plans a pre holiday gathering after voting down the Thanksgiving party. A music program, roller skating, stunts, and a meal are expected, with details and date to be announced as preparations progress.

Thomas Peat Hodie Taper Thar College

Barbed Wire and Other Poems Guest Reading at Foglish Club

Fort Piper novelist and poet Kil Der Piper, author of Barbed Wire and Other Poems, will visit Bowman Hall to read from his work. He isan English professor at the University of Iowa. his reception follows strong reviews from national outlets. Betty Swensen, class of ’19, visited her sister Laura over the weekend.

Kil der Mr. Piper University of Iowa Betty Swensen Laura

Call For Missionaries Sermon Urges Obedience To God

Bishop Stuntz delivered the vesper message urging young people to answer God’s call with Moses as an example. He emphasized using what one has, yielding to divine plans, and not relying on personal strength, hoping for more Student Volunteer additions this year. Principal G. Eugene Thorpe, class of 1911, heads Boone High School.

Ruth Potter Vesper Orvice Stuntz Moses Egypt Babylon Sturttz Cod Humacityv God

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