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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1926

Page

1

String Quartet to Appear Next Week on Artists Course

The Chicago String Quartet replaces the Letz Quartet for the Cornell Conservatory Artists Course final concert next Tuesday March 9 at 8 p m in the chapel. The group includes Herman Felber Carl Fasshauer Robert Colossi and Naoum Benditzky and will perform Mozart and Glazounov with additional pieces. Renowned for refined ensemble and expressive tone the quartet has earned praise from press outlets including the Chicago Post for vigor and quality.

Letz String Quartet Cornell Chicago String Quartet Chapel Auditorium Cornell Conservatory Letz Quartet E. H. F. Weis Conservatory Chicago Lety Quartet Herman Felber Carl Fasshauer Robert Colossi Naoum Benditzky Mozart Glazounov Great Lakes Wilson Europe Chicago Post

Cornell Matmen Prepare for A A U Meet at Iowa City

Coach Barker runs daily drills as Cornell braces for the Midwest A A U meet in Iowa City on March 19 20 with twelve wrestlers likely to defend the Purple. Ames and Iowa City loom as strong challengers as the lineup includes Bogardus Gray Lupton Lunton Van Etten Kieshauer Jones Truckenmiller McGrath Appleton Midkiff Schutt and Ernest Sharp likely in the 145 class.

Barker Midwest Iowa City Cornell Ames Bogardus Gray Lupton Lunton van Etten Kieshauer Jones Truckenmiller McGrath Appleton Midkiff Schutt Ernest Sharp

Lois Grant to Lead Y W C A Next Year

Lois Grant was chosen president of the Y W C A for the coming year at last night’s elections. Ruth Yates was elected vice president, Florence Schomberg secretary, and Dorothea Anderson treasurer as part of the new leadership lineup.

Lois Grant Ruth Yates Florence Schomberg Dorothea Anderson

Cornell Debaters Open Forensic Campaign in Wisconsin

In Appleton Wisconsin Cornell University sends Theodore Beck Leo Haak and Russell Cooper to debate Lawrence College on prohibition. Cooper was on last year’s second team while Beck and Haak gain early college experience after intensive training. The match headlines a busy debate season with upcoming bouts against Michigan State Coe Beloit and a home event featuring possible participation from Leonard Blue Marvin Nodland and Robert Ellis.

Himes Appleton Wisconsin Cornell Lawrence College Theodore Beck Leo Haak Russell Cooper Mount Vernon Cooper Beck Haak Lawrence Wisconsin College Pacific Coast Michigan State College Ralph Tallman Martin Munson Coe Beloit Cedar Rapids Leonard Blue Marvin Nodland Robert Ellis

Oratorio Practices On Seven Last Words

Intensive practice has occupied the Oratorio society as it prepares The Seven Last Words of Christ cantata for a March 14 performance in the chapel. Directed by Professor Weis the choir works are polished with two outside soloists plus a college orchestra accompanying the production.

Oratorio Society Christ Weis Conservatory of Music Weis Bo Conrad

Ten Get Straight A's Lead Last Semester Honor Roll

Ten seniors posted straight A grades to top the last semester honor roll with 58 students overall. High honors include Russell Cooper Leo Haak Leedice McAnelly Martin Munson Suzanne Pflaender Lynne Westlake and Helen Wisgerhof.

Russell Cooper Leo Haak Leedice McAnelly Martin Munson Suzanne Pflaender Lynne Westlake Helen Wisgerhof Richard Anderson Leonard Blue Donald Brown Ethel Cain Huberta Clemans Robert Ellis Leo Genung Gerald Hill Hazel Keefer Earl Kirkpatrick Margaret Mahin Marion Niehaus Marvin Nodland Louise Renner Jean Saul Florence Schomberg Twyla Shipman Agnes Solvesberg Wayne

The Glow Unseen at Chapel Delivers Faith and Forgiveness

Verne Jay stars in a religious drama presented to students and townspeople. The play follows a wanderer who regains happiness through faith and forgiveness, culminating as the cross glows with holy light.

Verne Jay

Evolution Not Incompatible With Bible Declares Van Pelt

Prof J R Van Pelt of the geology department spoke in three chapel periods this week arguing science and religion are supplementary and that conflict among Fundamentalists and Modernists stems from misunderstanding. He cited evolution as supported by abundant evidence and noted the Bible as inspired but not a literal science textbook, challenging literal biblical infallibility.

van Pelt J. R. van Pelt Prof. van Pelt

Grapplers Defeat Simpson in Cornell Mat Meet

Cornell defeated Simpson 22 to 5 in wrestling as Lupton Appleton Van Etten and Truckenmiller led with quick falls and near falls. Simpson's lone points came when their star beat Patch es who substituted for Otto. The match marked the final Cornell appearance for Truckenmiller Van Etten and the senior Otto was sidelined with an injury.

Dick” Barker Simpson College Grapplers Cornell Simpson Barker Lupton Appleton van Etten Truckenmiller Otto Capt Jones Patches Bingaman Simpson Star Hoodo Truck Mercer Midkiff Holladay

Maude Weatherford Heads Women's Self Governing Assn

Maude Weatherford was elected to lead the Women's Self Governing Association for the coming year by college women at chapel. Officers include vice president Florence Schomberg secretary Margaret Soper and treasurer Pauline Kelley. Installation at the Grex is planned for early May.

Maude Weatherford Florence Schomberg Margaret Soper Pauline Kelley Grex

Action Heads Bill as Rivals Battle in Midwest Finale

Coe and Cornell meet at Alumni Gymnasium in a key Midwest Conference clash. Both teams seek league bragging rights and a share of the title as fans await a fast, hard ride with star players Dean Muilenberg Raymond Lamb and Tullis Sturgis contributing for their schools.

Cornell Coe Dean Tullis Raymond W. Lamb Sturgis Muilenberg C. H. Lamb R. Johnson Hubbard G. Johnson LG West Ingwerson Illinois Vogel Linois Action Bill Midwest Alumni Gymnasium Coe Cornell Purple

Cornell Orchestra Announces Spring Tour Schedule

Conductor Donald Kissane leads the Cornell orchestra on a spring tour through eastern Iowa and Illinois starting March 19. Cities include Marion Tipton Marengo Woodstock Palatine Maywood Leland and Earlville with a home concert likely in early April. Contralto Ruth Pinkerton and Alice Tippet assist on the program.

Cornell Donald Kissane Iowa Illinois Marion Tipton Marengo Woodstock Palatine Maywood Leland Earlville Waterloo Ruth Pinkerton Alice Tippet Kissane

Prexy Takes Trip To Southern Iowa Towns

President Harlan Updegraff visited Davenport and Muscatine over the last two days promoting campaign interests. He plans to return to Mount Vernon for the Cue game tonight and tour New York City next week. Joseph T. Meade will depart Sunday night for Minneapolis and Duluth.

Harlan Updegraff Davenport Muscatine Mount Vernon New York City Joseph T. Meade Minneapolis Duluth

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