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The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1937

Page

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High School Music Contest Winners Awarded Cornell Scholarships

Iowa and Illinois contestants shone at the Cornell conservatory auditions with 11 high school musians earning scholarships. First prizes of 120 dollars went to Cedar Rapids pianist Jean Betty Beauchamp and Freeport mezzo-soprano Betty Laughlin, with several second and third prizes across piano, vocal, and instrumental divisions. Judges from the Cornell faculty praised the event and thanked Cornell students who helped entertain guests.

Cornell Music Iowa Illinois Lloyd C. Oakland Cornell Conservatory of Music Cedar Rapids Jean Betty Beauchamp Betty Wales Polo, Ill Mary Ellen Bottom Wesley Miss Wales Columbus Ohio Everett Laughlin Betty Laughlin Freeport Ruth McCullough Wapello Ruth Blackburn Cresco Billy Martin Reinbeck Helen Venn Jacques Jolas Harold W. Baltz Ruth Pinkerton Baltz Francis German Karl Andrist Horace Alden Miller Oakland Cornell

Rock Hounds Travel to McGregor on geology trip

A Mount Vernon group led by Dr. Don B. Gould departed at 5:30 am for a geology field trip to McGregor Iowa. The expedition included Henry Campo Marty Kestenbaum Carl Beckman and Harlan Soper who relaxed at a cafe during a mid trip break and later returned at 4 30 pm after a long but enjoyable day.

McGregor Iowa Henry Campo Don B. Gould Mount Vernon Ea Cafe Marty Kestenbaum Carl Beckman Harlan Soper

Premiere Of Miller Sonata At Jolas Recital

The premiere performance of a new sonata by Prof. Horace Alden Miller, retiring next month, will be featured by Prof. Jacques Jolas in the last of four piano concerts at the chapel Sunday at 4 p.m. The program spans Poulenc Milhaud works, Miller's Fi at Minor Sonata, Hindemith dances, Debussy pieces, a Ravel Toccata, and Stravinsky Szanto numbers, with Miller noting the piece’s experimental harmony and glassy bell like dissonances.

Horace Alden Miller Jacques Jolas Miller Cornell

Commencement Week Plays Set by ODirector Bertha French Johnson

Casts for two commencement plays La Serva Padrona and A Kiss in Xanadu have been announced with rehearsals under way for the June 5 staging. Cast lists include Harriett Porter Chester Webb Tom Nelson and Barbara Brice Robert Hartung Lois Reitzel Harold Hanson Fred Smith Keith Fate Jeanne Hall among others.

Odirector Bertha French Johnson Deems Taylor Harriett Porter Chester Webb Tom Nelson Francis German Faith Burgstahler Robert Carey William Verity M. Hughes Marjorie Hughes Grace Wessler Ione Lee Mary Foster Dawn Burger Jeanne Hall Lydia Stewart Stanley Anderson Helen Arthur Grace Fowler Robert Putnam Ruth Weber Gertrude Hargreaves Eleanor Hughes Blanche Marquart Charles Paupp Thelma Schotfeldt Joyce Kidder Mary Eben Cameron Doris

Lost and Found Seeks Owners in Registrar's Office

A number of lost articles await owners in the Registrar's office lost and found box. Students who misplaced items during the year are urged to inquire there before leaving school.

Cc C A Sets Goals After 1936 37 Year

At the annual C c A retreat about 30 students and faculty met in the social rooms Sunday afternoon to review this year and plan next year. Reports covered Freshman week Dale Sieben personnel work James Watson vespers Robert Fauth and other projects.

Cc. C A Dale Sieben James Watson Robert Fauth Neil Swanson

Commencement Talks Slated by Professor Cooper

Professor Russell Cooper will address high school commencement exercises in Charlotte on May 20 and in Onslow on May 27.

Russell Cooper Charlotte Onslow

Original Dances Are Worked Out By Performers

Delegates from Orchesis prepare a spring recital with over 40 students aiding, 24 featured. Barbara Brice Doris Minot Genevieve Greenwood take solo roles as Betty Bakke and Catherine Johnson lead beauty candidates.

Orchesis Barbara Brice Doris Minot Genevieve Greenwood Beauties Royal Purple Beauty Betty Bakke Catherine Johnson Victor Herbert Eleanor Gough Margaret Hedges

May Husk Features Radsliff Poetry And Three New Writers

The May issue of The Husk Cornell literary magazine, edited by Clyde Tull, showcases Miss Radsliff’s poems with a greens cover by Flavis Richards. Also feature contributors Ruth Messenger Lenore Fliege Louise Rich and new pieces by Weismiller Jolas Cole Mirich Lawson White and Don Lawson. Professor Tull calls this number outstanding and notably masculine in tone.

Charlotte Radsliff Husk Cornell Clyde Tull Flavis Richards Miss Radsliff The Forum-Century New Weismiller Ruth Messenger Lenore Fliege Louise Rich Edward ‘Weismiller Jacques Jolas Alsace-Lorraine Franklin Cole Mirich Lawson David White Mark Mirich Murphy Don Lawson Professor Tull

Millers Host 40 Symphony Members for Farewell

Approximately 40 members of the Cornell Symphony orchestra attended a Sunday farewell party for Director Horace Alden Miller at the home of Professor and Mrs. Miller. A pair of field glasses was presented to the retiring conductor who will move to California next month. Copies of the Orchestrian edited by Beth Baker were distributed and refreshments served.

Cornell Symphony Orchestra Horace Alden Miller

David Ash Discusses Literary Trends With Writers Club

David Fuller Ash and his wife from Iowa City addressed the Cornell Writers' club on Monday last at the year's final meeting. Ash, a key contributor to The Hulk since its founding, argued that current experimentation mirrors Renaissance era innovation.

David Ash Cornell Writers’ Club David Fuller Ash Iowa City Ash Hulk

Yearbook Release Set for Next Tuesday on Campus

Herbert Kaselow, editor of The Royal Purple, announced the 1988 yearbook will be released on May 25. Business Manager Bruce Beck urged all juniors who have not paid dues to do so immediately.

Herbert Kaselow The Royal Purple Bruce Beck

Cornerstone Laying and Oxnam Address at Cornell

Cornell plans a busy commencement weekend with Alumni Day June 5 featuring Armstrong Hall cornerstone ceremony and a speech department operetta. June 6 baccalaureate sermon by Dr. Edward A. Steiner of Grinnell College, renowned author and sociologist.

Edward A. Steiner Grinnell College Board of Trustees G. Bromley Oxnam Armstrong Hall of Fine Arts Grinnell Czechoslovakia Vienna Heidelburg Steiner Outlook Magazine Russia

Noted Etcher Here Monday Tuesday

Mrs. Bertha I. Jacques an organizer and long time president of the Chicago Society of Etchers will give a two day lecture series here May 24 and 26. She is an authority on etching and has aided many young enthusiasts toward careers in the field with demonstrations and illustrated talks.

Bertha I. Jacques Chicago Society of Etchers Jacques

League Postpones Cabinet Election To Next Fall

The College Epworth League cabinet elected in spring will be chosen early next fall to give new members a voice in the election. A committee will be formed to manage next fall's elections, announced by Robert Fauth.

College Epworth League Robert Fauth

Latin Club Picnic Set For Lower Pal On Thursday

The Latin club holds its annual picnic at the Lower Pal Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The first year Latin class chaired by Margy Britton will oversee arrangements for the event.

Latin Club Pal Margy Britton

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Rock Hounds Miller Sonata Jolas Cc. C. A Rosa Lee Osburn Jeanne Phillips Phyllis Rathbun Jean Ambrose Virginia Fussell Margaret DeWolf Barbara Blackwell Irene Canfield Joyce Lofgren Nina Trump Jean Jeffry Alma Moots Hazel Palmer Margaret Keyes Corrine Anderson Frances Crawford Gertrude Schlotfelt Lois Mills Virginia van Bibber Helen Haines Elizabeth Swaney Elizabeth Bryant June Mathison Cornellians May Husk Radsliff Franklin Cole Millers Oxnam League
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