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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1931

Page

1

A W S Officers Elected After Much Balloting

Officers of the A W S were elected after several ballots in chapel during the past week. Initia tion will occur at the Grex luncheon on March 14. Shirley Householder is president, Mane Schmidt vice president, Helen Von Behren secretary, Margery Jensen social chairman, and Ruth Bowman treasurer.

Grex Shirley Householder Mane Schmidt Helen von Behren Margery Jensen Ruth Bowman Association Senate

Theology Training Needed Says Henry

The Rev H D Henry pastor of the First Methodist church of Iowa City urged Cornell graduates to lead in their communities by pursuing theological training. He said theology touches every life area and college coursework should include theological study. Henry will receive the Doctor of Divinity from Simpson College in June. Guest Prof Homer Cherrington, formerly of Cornell, now at the State University of Iowa, attended chapel.

Cornell H. D. Henry First Methodist Church of Iowa City Henry Simpson College Homer Cherrington State University of Iowa

Rosengren Explains Etching Process at Pfeiffer Hall

Herbert Rosengren spoke to the Art club at Pfeiffer hall detailing etching steps engraving inking and proofing He shared personal sketching experiences and read Robert Louis Stevenson to illustrate that art is a temptation not a vocation and can bring personal happiness even without fame

Herbert Rosengren Art Club Pfeiffer Hall Julia Robert Louis Stevenson

Knight Listed as German Chemical Society Member

Dr. Nicholas Knight is listed as a member of the German Chemical Society in its journal published January 1, 1931. He is believed the only Iowan enrolled, among 4940 total members of the society, with 211 members in the United States.

Nicholas Knight German Chemical Society Knight United States

Miller's New Book Praised By Critic

William Lester lauds Horace Alden Miller's New Harmonic Devices in The Diapason. The 200 page work is praised for breadth, clarity, and impartial logic, arguing it modernizes understanding of musical vocabulary and offers a valuable resource for composers and listeners.

Hull Miller William Lester Horace Alden Miller United States

Nelson Speaks on Science at Lions Club Luncheon

The Lions Club luncheon at the K-Inn Tuesday noon featured a brief talk by Prof. Roy A. Nelson on science and its developments. No visitors attended the event.

Nelson Lions Lions Club K-Inn Roy A. Nelson

Debate Team Heads to Shurtliff College Trip

Howard Palmer Robert Canfield and debate manager Elwyn Mauck depart Thursday for Shurtliff college. Friday evening Canfield and Palmer debate the negative on the question of compulsory unemployment insurance funded by employers.

Howard Palmer Robert Canfield Elwyn Mauck Shurtliff College Canfield Palmer

Cornellians Judge Contest at Grand Mound

The Cedar county declamatory contest at Grand Mound Thursday evening was judged by Charles Brewster Evelyn Green and Basil Raffety.

Stuckslager Dies Suddenly in Winnetka

Willard C. Stuckslager longtime Lisbon banker and treasurer of Cornell College collapsed from angina while talking with his son in law Lanning Macfarland at his Winnetka home. He was a prominent figure in local business and college life. Funeral held at the Lisbon Methodist church.

Lanning Macfarland Winnetka Illinois Willard C. Stuckslager Lisbon Stuckslager & Auracher Bank Mount Vernon Bank Cornell College Stuckslager William J. Macaulay Methodist Linn

Four Fresh Debaters Head to Iowa City for Freshman Meet

Richard Tims William Reynolds Manly Goodrick and Cleon Dau schmidt will travel to Iowa City on Monday to debate a three man State University of Iowa freshmen team. The topic asks whether amateurs and professionals should be merged in all athletic charged events.

Richard Tims William Reynolds Manly Goodrick Cleon Dauschmidt Iowa City State University of Iowa Basil Raffety

Littell Preaches at Marion in Place of Ill Rev Keeler

Professor C F Littell preached at Marion last Sunday replacing Rev Keeler who has been ill but is improving rapidly.

C. F. Littell Marion Keeler

Cornell Carleton Rockford To Debate

The triangle debate of the year for women will occur Monday March 2 between Cornell Carleton and Rockford colleges. Marion Williams Ruth McKlinay and Jane Mahin will uphold the affirmative here. Nina Pritchard Kathryn Popp and Marjorie Holmes will debate the affirmative at Carleton college. The question is whether states should adopt compulsory unemployment insurance funded by employers. The Cornell debate begins at 8 p m in the Social Rooms Main Hall.

Cornell Carleton Rockford Marion Williams Ruth McKlinay Jane Mahin Nina Pritchard Kathryn Popp Marjorie Holmes Carleton College

Mount Vernon Wins Declamatory Honors in District Contest

Mount Vernon and Martelle tied for high honors after a preliminary State Declamatory series. Glenn Lowe won first in humorous, Harriett Hann second in oratorical, and Cleone Brookins will enter the state contest in April. Other participants included Louise Shanklin, Marvin Lacock, and Glenn Low. Special music complemented the event.

Mount Vernon Martello Glenn Lowe Harriett Hann Cleone Brookins Martelle Viola Olin Louise Shanklin Nydia Pompeii Marvin Lacock Glenn Low Glenn Helen Burge

Informal Dance Planned After Lawrence Game Tomorrow Night

Arrangements indicate a good dance after the Lawrence game. Students cooperated in clearing the floor for the Valentine mixer and the same plan will be used Saturday night. Dancing lasts until 11. Prof and Mrs Nelson and Prof and Mrs Beem will be chaperons. Jack Everett will provide music promising a better orchestra than two weeks ago.

Lawrence Nelson Beem Jack Everett

NEXT LECTURER ON CAMPUS TO BE NOTED POET AND SPEAKER

Edwin Markham, American poet and lecturer, will speak here next Friday. Born in Oregon in 1842, he grew up in California farming and blacksmithing before becoming a writer and superintendent. He is known for The Man with the Hoe and Lincoln the Man of the People and praised for his voice and lasting impression.

Edwin Markham Oregon California

Chapel Speaker Sings In Hindu Rev Perkins On India

Rev Judson T Perkins spoke at chapel on India February 25. He noted 20000 to 25000 daily baptisms in India and described Christian leaders influencing non Christian peoples. He closed by singing two songs in Hindi and Urdu.

Judson T. Perkins India

Lawrence Five Meet Purple in Critical Game

Lawrence travels to Mount Vernon for a pivotal clash with Cornell to break a tie for second in the Midwest conference. Both teams sit at four wins and one loss, led by captains Vor Lawrence and Hayward Biggers.

Lawrence Cornell Mount Vernon Purple Dribblers Knox Monmouth Coe Beloit Ripon

Chandler Addresses Rotary Club on 26th Anniversary

Prof Sidney L Chandler spoke to Cedar Rapids Rotary Club at Hotel Roosevelt on the 26th anniversary program. He praised education religion family and political institutions and noted Rotary’s support of these aims. He quipped that every Rose of Rotary is happy her husband is a Rotarian.

Rome Sidney L. Chandler Rotary Club Rotary Ilub Chandler Rotary Rose Cedar Rapids Hotel Roosevelt

Iowa City Pastor Advises Ambition Through Christ

The Rev Harry D Henry pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Iowa City spoke to a History of Religion class led by Professor Jackson urging Christ as life’s natural aspiration. He argued there is as much reason for a pre existence as for life after death. Mrs Luella Niade will lead home economics girls on a Cedar Rapids field trip Saturday.

Christ Harry D. Henry Methodist Episcopal Church Iowa City History of Religion Jackson Luella Niade Cedar Rapids

Syracuse Man To Speak Here On Western Civilization

The Rev. W. W. Argow of Syracuse New York will speak here on March 12. His subject Is Western Civilization Decaying. Argow is brought by the Oxford Fellowship former Cedar Rapids Peoples Church pastor. Morning chapel address and a special evening talk comprise the campus program.

W. W. Argow Syracuse New York Argow Oxford Fellowship Peoples Church Cedar Rapids

Five French Students Attend Conference in Iowa City

Five advanced French students Nando Bozzini Marion Crandall Charlotte Fenstermacher Robert Leewright and Marion Harrison attend the Twelfth Annual Conference of Modern Language Teachers in Iowa City today and tomorrow with Prof. L. R. Herrick.

Nando Bozzini Marion Crandall Charlotte Fenstermacher Robert Leewright Marion Harrison Iowa City L. R. Herrick

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Householder Schmidt von Behren Jensen Bowman Grey Rosengren Hon. W. C. Stuckslager Des Moines Register W. C. Stuckslager Chicago Littell Lincoln Millet The Boston Transcript Markham Vikings
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