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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1925

Page

1

Cornell Development Council reports strong solicitation outlook

Dr. Darry F. Lewis reports promising prospects for the Cornell Development Council campaign after his Boston and New York trip. A $1000 initial donation kicks off the drive with plans for meetings across Iowa alumni centers, featuring faculty on programs to boost alumni support for the college. Kris Jensen named local cashman for the effort.

Cornell Development Council Darry FF. Lewis Boston New York Methodist Book Concern Lewis Cornell Devine Cornell Club Kris Jensen Development Council Counci Iowa

Cambridge-Cornell Debate Question Altered in Chicago

The Mid-Western Debating League corrected a stenographical error in the November 17 resolution. The original was Prohibition support but the proper question is in favor of the principle of prohibition. Cornell’s Norman E. Himes leads debate as thirty colleges prepare winter and spring rounds on repealing the eighteenth am endment.

Cornell-Cambridge Mid-Western Debating League Auditorium Hotel Chicago Cornell Norman E. Himes Middle West Lawrence Beloit Coe League Conference

Y Holds Discussion But Fails To Agree

The Y M C A discussion at the regular meeting last night failed to produce a definite decision. Attendance was low due to bad weather. Two opinions emerged with a majority favoring reorganizing the current literary societies into social clubs that could become local fraternities, while a larger faction urged a social program open to the entire college without strict group bounds.

Fresh Vote Tonight For Class Officers

Freshmen class officers election is held tonight in the Lower Chapel. Nominations have been made for each office but floor nominations will be accepted at the meeting. Nominees' names are withheld until the gathering reflecting a civic spirit.

Lower Chapel

Yearling Freshmen Football Squad Shows Strong Form

Joe Meade and Hank Hartwell coach the freshman team in daily scrimmages against the Varsity. The squad has learned one system, uses Cornell style plays, and a tentative first team has been selected with Clements Dunmire Hulett at ends and Sproats Pelton at center among others.

Joe Meade Hank Hartwell Cornell Varsity Clements Dunmire Hulett McCullen Plane Friberg Lounsbury Kindred Sproats McCreery Pelton Scott Tyson Malecek Wilson Johnson Winey Morenson

Eugene Owen Named Dean at Carolina College Saint Institute

Eugene Owen, a Cornell graduate last June, is now dean of the Greensboro Biblical and Literary Institute in Greensboro North Carolina. He also acts as president and teaches as the institute lacks a president. Reports say he is enjoying the work.

Eugene Owen Cornell Greensboro Biblical and Literary Institute Greensboro North Carolina Owen

Cornell Homecoming Plans Set for November 6 7

Plans are complete for a major Cornell Homecoming with events on November 6 and 7. Activities include a pep meeting, Tau Kappa Alpha breakfast, C club breakfast, parade, alumni luncheon, football game against Wenmouth, open house at the Y M C A, and an evening play.

Cornell Cornell-Monmouth Cornellians Tau Kappa Alpha Knox Grill Bowman Hall Cornell Ve. Wenmouth

Soprano Suzanne Keener Shines At Cornell Artist Course

Metropolitan Opera soprano Suzanne Keener opened the Cornell Artist Course with a voice recital in the college auditorium. Her coloratura voice and charming presence drew applause, with encores. Accompanist Mrs Edward Putman earned praise for deft Chopin and Liszt interpretations.

Moist Suzanne Keener Metropolitan Opera Company Cornell College Auditorium Miss Keener Mendelssohn Pearl Curran Vous Dansez Marquise Edward Putman Leschensky

Cornell Alumnus Namps Cedar Rapids City Engineer

Fred S. Alden, class of 1895, named Cedar Rapids city engineer after years as assistant to the current city engineer.

Cornell NAMPS Cedar Rapids Fred S. Alden Alden

Tug of War Between Frosh and Sophs Postponed by Rain

Rain and muddy roads force postponements of the annual tug of war at Ink's Pond. The event aims to decide class supremacy but weather has thwarted plans with fresh delays and no clear new date. The Men’s Senate persists in rescheduling as forecasts remain unfavorable.

Cornell Senate Ink’s Pond Iowa Ink's Pond

English Club Holds First Dinner Tuesday

The English Club announces its first dinner of the year at the Knox Grill next Tuesday evening at 6 p m with Marjorie Allen Seiffert as guest of honor reading her verse. Former members and others should sign for the dinner at the English office.

Knox Grill Marjorie Allen Seiffert Harriet Monroe

Y W C A Justifies Present Societies On Campus

The Y W C A on campus concludes societies are essential for an ideal social group. Leedice McAnelly argues they offer the best social opportunity and that Inter Society Council aids development. Marian Niehaus notes societies lack as literary groups and face undemocratic tendencies, but no clear cure is offered.

Y. W. CA Leedice McAnelly Inter-Society Council Cornell Marian Niehaus

College Band Names Officers After Meeting

The college band elected Leo Genung as president Ralph Tallman as vice president Paul Ludden as secretary Fred Wittingman as treasurer and Milo Winans as student leader at yesterday’s meeting.

Leo Genung Ralph Tallman Paul Ludden Fred Witngman Milo Winans

Noted Cornetist Will Appear Here Tuesday

Robert E. Bruce the noted cornetist will demonstrate his versatile talents in a free event at the chapel auditorium Tuesday October 13 at 430 p m. Bruce a Chippewa Indian born on Turtle Mountain Reservation North Dakota attended Haskell Indian School Carlisle played guard on the mythical All American eleven in 1912 under Walter Camp. He was a cornet soloist in the Million Dollar Band during World War I and has since taught and performed. Bruce comes via Martin Band Instrument Company Elkhart Indiana and Western Wood-Wind Company Cedar Rapids. College band sponsors the event. public invited.

Robert E. Bruce Chapel Auditorium Bruce Turtle Mountain Reservation North Dakota Haskell A. E I Martin Band Instrument Company Elkhart Indiana Western Wood-Wind Company Cedar Rapids

Hamline Invades Ash Park Purple Opens Season

Hamline University meets Dick Barker's Purple at Ash Park tomorrow at 2 30 for the Midwest conference opener. Hamline returns experienced players and aims to build on a 1923 win as Grinnell adjustments and scrimmages shape the lineup. Wilson end and Schret tackle are prep started, with Dean Crabtree and Hooper in backfield in a hoped for solid intercollegiate debut.

Hamline University Dick” Barker Purple Ash Park St Paul Hamline Cornell St. Paul Barker Grinnell Teh Grunnell Wilson Adamson Schret McGrath Greene Judd Dean Crabtree Hooper

Name Contest Sparks at Cornell Humorous Magazine

Cornell's new humorous magazine sees a lively name contest with a ten dollar prize for the best title. Editor Arthur Hackett reports a steady trickle of witty suggestions from a gargoyle box in Main Hall as the noon deadline nears on Tuesday the thirteenth of October.

Cornell Arthur Hackett Vular Hackett Tennant

Pageant By Epworth League Called What The Student Owes The Church

The Epworth League will present a pageant titled What The Student Owes the Church in the main auditorium of the Methodist church at 6 30 p m Sunday. Members of the Student Fellowship plan the program and will take parts in the cast.

Epworth League Methodist Church

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