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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1930

Page

1

Cornell Students Attend Bruce Curry Conference at Parsons College

Ten Cornell students left Mount Vernon Friday afternoon and traveled to Fairfield to attend the Bruce Curry Conference at Parsons College. Delegates from southern and eastern Iowa Christian Associations discussed modern problems and Christian living, exploring Jesus’ teachings, Beatitudes, and fraternity issues with Dr. Curry guiding sessions. The trip included attendees Ruth Stewart, Gertrude Parr, Tom Jacobs, Carl Felt, Walter Ratcliffe, Francis Hartung, Robert Davison, Robert Leewright, Richard Cooper, and Donald George from Iowa Wesleyan, Drake, and other colleges.

Mount Vernon Parsons College Fairfield Bruce Curry Christian Associations of Colleges and Universities Iowa Parsons Curry Union Seminary New York City Jesus God Iowa Wesleyan State University of Iowa Drake Central Penn Simpson Iowa State Coe North Central Ruth Stewart Gertrude Parr Tom Jacobs Carl Felt Walter Ratcliffe Francis Hartung Robert Davison Robert Leewright Richard Cooper Donald George

Cornell Gospel Team Heads West For Wyoming Trip

The first Cornell Gospel Team of the new semester was sent to Wyoming on Sunday. The all boy group led by James Delahooke includes Charles Hisatomi Howard Palmer Claude Rose and Hugh Chance and will conduct morning services Epworth League and the Methodist church service in Wyoming.

Cornell Wyoming James Delahooke Charles Hisatomi Howard Palmer Claude Rose Hugh Chance Methodist

Sophomore Dues Reminder and Payment Contacts

The sophomore dues are overdue and payable at once for Othello books and other bills. Bowman second floor payments go to Ruth Ram, third floor to Dorothy Kouba, Louise Hutchinson at Altoona, or other sophomores Frank Wilson Irish McCarty or Donald Tarr.

Bowman Ruth Ramsay Dorothy Kouba Louise Hutchingon Altoona Frank Wilson Irish McCarty Donald Tarr

Four graduates depart Cornell at semester end in 1930 class

Four members of Cornell's class of 1930 left the campus at mid year. Faithe Merritt returns home to Olin to teach fourth grade and coach two plays. Dorothy Keve is at Mt. Vernon awaiting a teaching post. Vicente Cordero headed to Drew University for work. John Macaulay remains on campus briefly before moving to Milwaukee for YMCA work.

Cornell Milwaukee

Lecture by Prof Slaght at Marshalltown Junior College

On Wednesday January 30 Professor Slaght delivered a lecture to Marshalltown Junior College titled What We Can Learn from Unusual People. The talk explored unique individuals and the lessons they offer to students and the community.

Slaght Marshalltown Junior College

Freshman Debaters Face Sophomores in Varsity Question

Freshman debaters Richardson Clark Wesley Burr and Harold Keele upheld the affirmative of the disarmament policy against sophomores Donald Dick Elwyn Mauk and Ashley Foard at Old Seminary tonight. Two freshman teams meet Maquoketa Junior College Wednesday with Burr Chance and Dick Clark Keele debating schedule set. Professor Littell and coach Red Ellis accompany the teams.

Richardson Clark Wesley Burr Harold Keele Donald Dick Elwyn Mauk Ashley Foard Old Sem Maquoketa Junior College Maquoketa Hugh Chance Dick Clark Professor Littell Red” Ellis

President Burgstahler Recalls Trip Philosophies and Politics

In a chapel talk, President Burgstahler quotes a cab driver on education as a means, recounts a New York stop at the old corner saloon renamed for orange juice, and describes scenes in the Senate and House during a Washington visit. He notes the wets arguing while the drys prevailed 100 to 10.

Burgstahler New York Senate Chamber House of Representatives Washington, D. C

New Students Enroll for Second Semester

Six new students have registered for this semester. They are Francis Beebe Millicent Duba Jack Woodrow Waldo Wiese Nina Baker and Polly Ludwig. Wiese is a junior while Baker is a sophomore. The last two were formerly Cornellians returning after an absence to complete their work.

Francis Beebe Millicent Duba Jack Woodrow Waldo Wiese Nina Baker Polly Ludwig

Cornell Cagers to Meet Badgers in Doubleheader

The Cornell basketball team travels to Wisconsin for a two game swing facing Carroll at Waukesha Friday night and Beloit at Beloit Saturday. Beloit is a top Midwest Conference contender while Waukesha is noted for a strong lineup led by Hinkley and Vander Muhlen.

Cornell Basketmen Beloit Carroll Wisconsin Badger Wakesha Waukesha Hinkley Vander Muhlen

Powerful Ames Team Will Meet Purple Matmen

Iowa State College Ames known for strong wrestlers will oppose Coach Barker’s team Thursday at four. Cornell defeated Monmouth 34 0 yesterday. The Ames lineup may include McCormick 115 Cole 125 Linn 135 Hansen 145 Juhl 155 Schroeder 165 Nelson 175 Goodale heavyweight. Captain Linn in 135 has reason to feel confident.

Everi Iowa’ State College Ames Barker Cornell Monmouth Illinois Oklahoma Aggies Iowa State Iowa McCormick Cole Linn Hansen Juhl Schroeder Nelson Goodale Shinn MacDonald Lupton White Campin Griffin McCarthy Johnson Morford Thom Bond Tesch Irey Boucher Zavodsky Barnes M. Howard State University of Iowa

EIGHT BOWMANITES NOW AMBIDEXTROUS

Ambidextrous bowmen at Bowman Hall feature eight members. A playful ghost story mentions a table sixteen lunch habit and a left handed black eye threat. Ground Wog day marked the start of the practice drop.

Bowman Hall

Sophomore Nominees Named for VP Post

At a sophomore class meeting Donald Dick Ashley Foard and Vance Allyn were nominated for vice president. The position opened after Frank Wilson left the post following Tom McCrary’s departure as sophomore president. Donald Tarr urges prompt payment of class dues.

Donald Dick Ashley Foard Vance Allyn Frank Wilson Tom McCrary West Point Donald Tarr

Milne Play The Ivory Door Presented Friday Eve

The Ivory Door will be read Friday at 8 pm in the chapel auditorium under the American Association of University Women. Miss Johnson of the University of Wisconsin will present the Milne work in a notable performance, drawing on her strong dramatic background and leadership in collegiate theatre.

American Association of University Women A. A. Milne New York Mount Vernon Miss Johnson University of Wisconsin Christopher , Robin Mr. Milne National Collegiate Players

Girls to Debate at Grinnell and Simpson

Winifred Fowler Lucille Trump and Opal Lybarger affirmative debate team will meet Grinnell at Grinnell Friday afternoon and Simpson at Simpson Saturday night to argue that world powers should adopt a policy of complete disarmament except for police power. Debates feature ten minute speeches with five minute rebuttals for each side. The negative varsity team will meet Grinnell here on the twelfth of the month debating the same question.

Winifred Fowler Lucille Trump Opal Lybarger Grinnell Simpson

Eng Statesman to Speak on World Peace Movement

The College Lecture Course finishes with J Hugh Edwards replacing Rustem Vamberry. Edwards, a Welsh MP living near London, will discuss the international peace movement in a talk titled Where Is the World Today and Whither Is It Going. The lecture is set for Tuesday evening February 11.

Rustem Vamberry America J. Hugh Edwards London

Ebersole Attends Education Meeting in Chicago

Professor W. S. Ebersole travels to Chicago for the annual meeting of the Board of Education of the Methodist church. He serves on the Board and as secretary of the Division of Educational Institutions.

W. S. Ebersole Chicago Board of Education The Methodist Church Division of Educational Institutions

Cornell Grapplers Crush Monmouth 34 to 0 in Meet

Cornell wrestlers dominated Monmouth with five pins and three decisive wins to finish 34 0. McCarthy Morford Lupton Shinn White Griffin and Zavodsky led with pins and decisions while Monmouth offered little offense in the afternoon meet.

Cornell Grapplers Monmouth Cornellians McCarthy Johnson Nelson Morford Cornell Thom Cornel Lupton

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All Boys Faithe Merritt Dorothy Keve Vicente Cordero John Macaulay Purple Oklahoma Aggies Allyn Foard Gertrude Johnson Wisconsin University Eng. Statesman Ebersole Grapplers
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