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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1916

Page

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Public Given by Aletheans Marks Joyful Milestones

A public gathering celebrating Aletheans showcases milestones and a climax of daylong joy. Attendees mark achievements as community spirit peaks.

Aletheans

Play Was Difficult Actors Portray Same Characters at Different Ages

The Aletheans closed a day of visitors with a strong performance directed by Mr. Bach elor. Frances Moore as Madame Rhead and Don Starry as John Rhead led convincing portrayals, with Miss Arva Brady, Edwin Mellor, and Craig Arbuckle delivering standout supporting roles in a drama about reform, tyranny, and private life.

Aletheans Cornell Bachelor Frances Moore Madame Rhead Edwin Mellor Mr. Hutchison Mathews Craig Arbuckle Ned Pym Lord Monkhurst Arthur Preece

Dr Flint presents Cornell film at Saratoga educational event

Dr. Flint showed a film at a Saratoga Springs educational conference tied to Cornell. The footage, captured at his inauguration, includes Mount Vernon production in progress and scenes from the Iowa game and interscholastic events, to be released after college board review to promote Cornell locally.

Flint Cornell General Conference The Methodist Church Saratoga Springs New York Mount Vernon Joe Kerwick Byerley Iowa College Board of Censorship

McCarl01 Speaks at Chapel Tuesday at Cornell

Fred McCarl class of 1901 now an international secretary for YMCA army and navy branches spoke in chapel Tuesday morning. He urged students to value Christian religion and recalled Cornell fifteen years ago. He traveled from Davenport to Cleveland for a convention afterward.

Fred McCarl Y. M. C. A. Army Navy A. A. Bauman McCarl Cornellian Cornell Doctor Knight Davenport Cleveland

Actor Shines in Dreams of Action and Duty

The review praises a male lead for ideal fit in physique voice and presence as he pursues his dreams. Ellen Griffith delivers a powerful portrait of a woman sacrificing love to marry for family, with Lady Monkhurst shown in her finest light and elegance.

Ralf Grigsby Ellen Griffith Lady Monkhurst

Doctor Betts in Code Contest for Iowa Morals Code

Dr George H Betts named code writer for Iowa in a 5 prize contest to create a morals code for parents and teachers. Sponsored by an American businessman, the effort aims at character education for children and youths. Betts selection by the state department of education reflects his prestige in welfare and development topics. Presidents Macbride and Seerley are among patrons aiding the undertaking.

George H. Betts Iowa Dr. Betts Thomas H. C. Stancliffe CG. W. Flint League To Enforce Peace Washington, D. C William Howard Taft Stancliff

Reitzel to Europe for YMCA Prison Camp Work

Ray Reitzel general secretary of the YMCA at DePauw University leaves soon for Europe at the call of John R. Mott. He will spend this summer in prison camp work and return to DePauw duties in November.

Ray Reitzel de Pauw University Europe John R. Mott Reitzel de Pauw

A Problem in Arithmetic for a Profit Goal

A problem states an item costs 1.00 wholesale including freight and asks the sale price needed to net 12 percent after 18 percent business costs. The query encourages a correct answer with a Goldberg hose prize offer.

Goldberg

Cornell Academy Becomes Cornell College High School

The Cornell academy converts to Cornell College high school with minor changes. Classes move to Guild Hall and college classes may shift to campus buildings. Margaret Taylor serves as principal. Senior education students will teach some classes under department heads, offering experience for seniors and strong teachers for prep students.

Cornell Academy Cornell College High School Guild Hall Margaret Taylor Cornell College

Science Hall Escapes Fire At Cornell Building

A fire in a second floor storeroom of Cornell’s new science building was halted by student Clark Bowen and Mr. Torrance before flames spread. Firefighters were called after an alarm. the fire was damped by sealing a blown window. A leaking phosphorus can caused ignition. total loss estimated at seventy dollars, fully insured.

Clark Bowen Science Hall Mr. Torrance Knight

Iowa Conference Meet Contenders Eyed by Grinnell Cornell and More

Coe Grinnell Cornell and Highland Park lead speculation as contenders in the Iowa Conference meet at Cedar Rapids. Grinnell eyeing Hoyt, Coe relying on Lighter and Massey, Highland Park strong in weights and distance, while Cornell fields balanced scoring and hopes for points across events.

Iowa Cedar Rapids Cornell Grinnell Coe Highland Park Hoyt Massey Manly

Also Mentioned on This Page

Don Starry John Rhead John Bull Arva Brady John DR. Flint Saratoga International Secretary of Army and Navy Official Organ State Board of Education R. A. Kent University of Minnesota Kent University Minnesota Kansas State University Lawrence Ira B. Fee Cheyenne, Wyoming Cess Cheyenne Guld Hall Dr. Knight I. C Woodrow Des Moines Torrence Briggs Drake Cooper Healy Baxter Hebner Milholm
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