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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1926

Page

1

Annual Rendition of The Messiah Marks Success

The Cornell Oratorio society presented Handel's Messiah with soloists and the Cornell Symphony orchestra for the twenty second time. The performance featured reserved chorus power and tonal shading, under Horace A. Miller, with soloists Miss Burmeister and Mrs Richardson. The concert included Mrs Cumming and guests from Cedar Rapids enhancing the orchestra.

Mary L. Parsons Cornell Oratorio Society Cornell Symphony Orchestra Christ Horace A. Miller Cornell Helen M. Cumming Cornell Conservatory Richardson E. W. Richardson Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, Flutist and Violinist, Respectively. Miss Burmeister

Cornell Observes Sesqui centennial of Phi Beta Kappa

Professor Louis Bernard Schmidt of Iowa State College Ames will deliver an address on The Enduring Bases of Our Foreign Relations in Lower Chapel on December 15 at 8 o'clock. The event marks the Phi Beta Kappa sesquicentennial celebration with local chapter honors and a dinner at The Grill at 6 40. Townspeople and students invited. admission free.

Louis Bernard Schmidt Iowa State College Ames Lower Chapel Phi Beta Kappa Cornell College of William and Mary Williamsburg Professor Schmidt Schmidt

Placement Bureau Assists In Teaching Survey

The Cornell Placement Bureau under Professor G R Tyson aids Professor J H Inman of the State University of Iowa in surveying the teaching profession to assess graduates preparation for their duties. Inman also conducts surveys at the university and Simpson College with over 250 questionnaires mailed to former Cornell students now teaching.

Cornell Placement Bureau G. R. Tyson J. H. Inman State University of Iowa

Cornell Prof Roy J Kelly Revealed as Book Page Prize Winner

An inquisitive reporter doubts Roy J Kelly of Cornell College exists and traces the name to the Des Moines Register Book Page prize. A dean’s clue uncovers Professor Tull in charge admits using the pseudonym while selecting his own winning review for the year.

Roy J. Kelly Cornell College Des Moines Register Book Page Register Tull

Cornell Women's Glee Club in Carol Concert

The Cornell Women's Glee Club directed by Professor John L. Conrad performs a Christmas carol program in the chapel Thursday at 8:30 p.m. with Miss Ruth Pinkerton and organist Alice Spencer. A silver offering will be taken at the door.

Cornell Women’s Glee Club Chapel John L. Conrad Ruth Pinkerton Alice Spencer Janette Isabella Pinkerton Franz Abt Christ The Meistersinger Minnie Belle Kennedy

Leland Wilson Chosen Cornell Football Captain for 1927

Leland Wilson nicknamed Dirty was elected captain of Cornell football for 1927 at a post game meeting after the T C basketball game. A senior and three year end, Wilson earned all state and all conference honors and was praised by Wisconsin critics as one of the west’s best ends. He hails from Clarion and also wrestled in high school.

T. C Leland Dirty Wilson Cornell Purple Dick Barker Wisconsin *University Wisconsin State Journal Ripon Jimmy Corcoran Chicago American

Cornell Plans Extensive Intramural Sports Program

Cornell announces a large intramural athletic program for men under intramural manager Toot Hill. A preliminary swimming meet opened the season and more varied events will follow throughout the year, giving students not in intercollegiate sports a chance to compete.

Cornell Toot Hill

Vacation Dilemmas and Christmas Cheer From The Feature Writer

The writer wishes readers a merry Christmas and outlines holiday plans. Students face decision time on clothing and ties, Christmas recess promises two tranquil weeks, and exams are finished. A playful note urges new year resolutions to study harder and date less, then return ready to tackle the next semester.

P. K.s T. K.s Trustees D. D

Cornell to Play Three Vacation Games During Holidays

Cornell basketball under coach Judd Dean schedules three holiday games against Albion Michigan and Minnesota before returning to Mount Vernon for intensive practice. Nine players depart Wednesday for Michigan with Kasch Adamson Diekoff Muilenberg Deemer Johnson Hord McCullen Trump joining. Johnson knee strain noted and Diekoff height praised as asset.

Cornell Michigan Kasch Adamson Diekoff Muilenberg Deemer Johnson Hord McCullen Trump Dean Albion Minnesota Carleton Michigan State Chicago

Wilson to Represent Cornell Oxford Club

The Cornell chapter of the National Oxford club plans activity after a short existence. During holidays it will be represented at the National Convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin from December 27 to 28 with Louis L. Wilson as local delegate to discuss aims and future business.

Cornell National Oxford Club Milwaukee Wisconsin Louis L. Wilson

Cornell Quints Edge Town State Teachers 24 22 in Opener

Cornell defeats Town State Teachers College 24 to 22 in the opening game of the season. Muilenberg tops Cornell scoring as Captain Johnson and Kasch return to form after a layoff, while Stark and Pollack lead for the Pedagogs.

Bruce B. Palmer Cornell State Teachers’ College Muilenberg Invaders Stark Pollack Hughes Kasch McCullen Hord Freshwater Muilen

Track Men To Begin Daily Workouts Soon After Vacation

After a Christmas recess Cornell track and field will start daily workouts. The team aims for strong showings at the Illinois Indoor Relay Carnival in Urbana on February 25 and 26 with possible entries in Drake, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Kansas Relays. Dual meets with Beloit and Coe are set, and the Midwest conference meet ends the season at Monmouth on May 28.

Dick Wolfe Illinois Urbana Cornell Tennant Hurlburt Corlette Drake Ohio Pennsylvania Kansas Beloit Coe Monmouth

Don Farran Engages Students After English Club Dinner

Iowa poet and journalist Don Farran spoke informally to a small group of students and faculty following an English club dinner at The Grill on Saturday evening.

Don Farran Iowa

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Placement Bureau Cornell Prof Kids ‘Register Readers Women’s Glee Club Cornelius Miss Pinkerton Glee Club Santa Claus Leland Wilson Gerald Hill Hector Virgil Purple Quintet Muilenberg and Johnson
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