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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1927

Page

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Dr Gray Urges Students In Religious Talks Critique

Scranton Pa. Dr J M M Gray Elm Park Methodist church urged students to embrace God’s light through personal invitation to the Holy Spirit. He outlined five modern factors affecting Christianity including immigration, over legislation, industrial justice, Orient conflicts and international relations.

J. M. M. Gray Elm Park Methodist Church Scranton Dr. Gray America Jesus Christ

Royal Purple editor urges completion of house pictures

The Royal Purple editor Milton Babcock asks representatives of signed houses to arrange portrait sessions with Richard Dalton or Pauline Kelley by Saturday for inclusion in the 1928 yearbook. Pages are being prepared with Charles E. Miller handling art, engravings nearly finished, and printing underway for an early yearend release.

Milton Babcock Richard Dalton Pauline Kelley Babcock Charles E. Miller

Annual Dinner For Honor Students To Be Tuesday Night

The W S G Men Senate plans an annual dinner at The Grill next Tuesday night for students on the high honor and honor lists. Invitations go to those on the first semester honor roll, though the list is not yet verified by the deans and awaiting publication. The Cornellian edition tomorrow is expected to include the list.

W. S. G. A.men’s Senate Cornellian

Cornell quartet to run in Illinois Indoor Relay

Four Cornell track stars Frank Hurlburt John Tennant Karl Deemer Milton Babcock coach George Barbour depart for Champaign Illinois to compete in the mile relay at the tenth annual Illinois Indoor Relay carnival in the University of Illinois armory Saturday afternoon. The team aims for a strong showing with Hurlburt anchoring, Deemer third, Tennant second, and Babcock leading off.

Cornell Frank Hurlburt John Tennant Karl Deemer Milton Babcock George Barbour Champaign Illinois University of Illinois Barbour Tennant Deemer Babcock Milt Hurlburt

Tickets To Coe Game On Sale Monday Afternoon

Tickets for the Coe game go on sale at the book store on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 o clock. Cornell has received 210 tickets for its allotment and they are expected to be in high demand.

Cornell

Dr Gray Addresses Student Church Attendance Decline

Scranton Pa Dr J M M Gray pastor of Elm Park Methodist church says college students are more thoughtful today and that lower church attendance results from weak home churches dull college town services and student indifference He downplays dancing as a personal choice and sees little crisis in student deaths or actions amid a 600000 student population

J. M. M. Gray Elm Park Methodist Church Scranton Gray Dr. Gray

Colonial Party Invites Cornell for 1927 Senior Event

The 1927 Colonial Party sponsored by the senior class will be held Saturday evening in Alumni gymnasium. Alma Broulik leads the decorating team. Esther Cory and Donald Typer will act as host and hostess with Iola Isaacs and Glenn Showalter as official guests. The event features a girls glee club and other numbers with refreshments provided.

Alumni Gymnasium Alma Broulik Colonial “Party Esther Cory Donald Typer Iola Isaacs Glenn Showalter Colonial House Girls Glee Club

Will Durant to Lecture at Cornell April 28

Will Durant author of The Story of Philosophy and former Columbia philosophy professor plans to address the Cornell chapel on Thursday evening April 28. The Liberal Club, after negotiating with the Leigh Kimmerich lecture bureau, secured Durant at a notably low fee and will underwrite the event. Possible topics include The Ten Greatest Thinkers and Is Democracy a Failure among others.

Will Durant Department of Philosophy Columbia University Cornell Chapel Liberal Club Leonard A. Blue Blue Leigh-Kimmerich Durant

Wrestlers Set March 5 Meet at Ames

Cornell wrestlers prepare for a March 5 dual with Iowa State College in Ames after a strong win over Wisconsin on February 12. Coach Dick Barker shifts focus to the upcoming match and a later showdown with Oklahoma A and M on March 21, as the Purple grapplers pursue another mat victory.

Oklahoma A. and M Dick” Barker Iowa State College Ames Cornell Wisconsin University State College Middle West Purple Grapplers

Epworth League to Hear James Delahooke on Why Religion

Epworth League will hear James Delahooke speak on the topic Why Religion at its Sunday evening meeting. Delahooke is invited to address the group and discuss beliefs and faith.

Epworth League James Delahooke

Faculty Panel Approves Women Rules Changes

The faculty committee endorses revisions proposed by the executive board of the W. S. G. A. and awaits faculty council action. The changes would grant women more freedom, with key updates on permissions and closing hours as explained by Dean Alice R. Betts.

Alice R. Betts

Stage Set for Sophomore Play Tonight at Cornell

Cornell students stage A Midsummer Night's Dream for 1929 class. Sophomores fill all roles with coach Clyde Tull and director Mrs. Joel Meade guiding dancing. Cast includes Julian Kating as Theseus and Louise Renner as Titania among others.

Cornell Iowa Clyde Tull Joel T. Meade Thesus C.eccerseseesesereee Julian Kating Egeus Andgedacke Arnold Herkelmann Lysander Shensstree Bsaghceote Willard Stewart Demetrius DeSpence Bentley Philastrate Howard Woodruff Eetees Helen Grant Leonard Titania Louise Renner Jean Iferguson Lois McKibben Opal van

Juniors wait for new graduation English requirement

The registrar announces the English graduation requirement will apply to the class of 1930, not 1928, contradicting a previous Cornellian report that said the 1928 class would be first affected. The change comes from the registrar’s office today.

Cornellian

All-Important Tilt Monday Night Meets Carleton

Cornell faces Carleton in a Midwest Conference showdown with a chance to reclaim first place. Nordly must rebound after a single score, while Carisch and Setterquist challenge Cowles' defense as the Purple seek revenge for a 24 to 17 win and a league lead.

Carleton Bruce Palmer Cornell Norsemen Hilltoppers Dean Nordly Johnson Carisch Cowles Ted Setterquist Muilenberg

Freshmen Lead In Race For WAA Honor Board

The freshman class leads the W A A honor board race with nine points as the seniors trail at seven and the sophomores and juniors each at one. Point rules reward 5 for first, 3 for second, and 1 for third in each sport. Freshmen tied with seniors in hockey and won basketball, totaling nine points. Baseball looms as the final decider for the school championship.

Writer Attacks Universities For Failing To Arouse Thought

Everett Dean Martin, director of The People's Institute, argues in The Meaning of A Liberal Education that colleges train to pattern behavior, oppose propaganda, and fail to awaken intellectual passion. He endorses doubt, free spirits, and education as an adventure tied to work, morals, humanism, and science.

New Student Service Everett Dean Martin People’s Institute Martin

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