Dickinsonian Newspaper

1929

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An outbreak of influenza requires that the college open Conway Hall for the treatment of incapacitated students under the guidance of head nurse Catherine Guise.  Former professor Hazel Jane Bullock describes her adventures in Spain, having witnessed Spanish theatre and a bullfight in Madrid. ...

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Two stray cats have occupied the dorm rooms of Metzger Hall.  Judge M.W. Jacobs, professor of Equity on the original Law school faculty, passes away.  Dickinson's basketball team loses a close game to Army.

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Dr. Maurice Hindus gives a speech in the chapel on modern Russian life, extolling the cordiality of townsfolk and the beauty of Siberia.  Italian lecturer Dr. Giovanni Macerata gives a speech exalting "Il Duce" Benito Mussolini as well as Italy's rich history.  A leather jacket fad grips the...

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Reverend Oscar Thomas Olson leads daily prayer at Allison Memorial methodist Episcopal Church for Prayer Week.  Students await a lecture on the subject "Why the Arctic Calls Me" by explorer Dr. Fridtjof Nansen.  Professor C.W. Prettyman addressed the Woman's Club of Carlisle to discuss modern...

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Norwegian explorer Dr. Fridtjof Nansen gives a stirring lecture on Arctic survival.  Students continue to anticipate the arrival of the German "Sea Devil" Count Felix Von Luckner for a lecture on his exploits during World War I.  Selections of German music from C.R.W. Thomas' private collection...

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Boyd Lee Spahr, Head of Alumni Association, presents the college with large portrait of Dickinson grad and eminent scientist Spencer Fullerton Baird.  College President Mervin G. Filler is presented with an honorary degree of doctor of laws at the induction of Dr. Edmund Davison Soper as...

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German Naval Commander Count Felix Von Luckner gives a thrilling lecture to a packed crowd.  College Sophomore Russel Spinney is caught delivering a false story to a local barber involving his near drowning.  The story is published in the Carlisle Evening Sentinel.  A number of coeds consider...

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Members of the Sophomore class kidnap the Freshmen class president the day before the Freshman Hop dance.  1895 Dickinson Alumnus William "Billy" Clarke expresses approval and nostalgia, confirming the tradition.  The Glee Club debuts its spring concert series.  Students organize a new German...

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Reverend Gilbert Darlington of the American bible Society delivers an address on John M. Mason, Dickinson College president from 1821 to 1824.  An economical professor hoards tin cans to later redeem the profitable metal.  A drive is set to begin for the Dickinson-in-China fund.

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Devotees push for "soccer football" to be established as an official Dickinson sport.  The Philadelphia Inquirer interviews Professor Leon C. Prince, one of the newest members of the Pennsylvania Senate.  A newly founded poetry club flourishes at Conway Hall.

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The Chi Omega and Phi Kappa Sigma fraternities renounce on-campus ties to political cliques and vow to allow members to vote according to personal sentiments.  The Harrisburg Mozart Festival commences its second annual program of concerts at William Penn High School in Harrisburg.

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In response to the withdrawal from political cliques by two fraternities in the prior week, Theta Chi endorses a move for a reform of on campus politics.  The freshmen women of Metzger Hall with a B average are rewarded with the freedom to go out on all nights of the week exluding Monday, on...

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Prominent educators and public men prepare to take part in the inauguration ceremony of Mervin G. Filler, the eighteenth president of "Old Dickinson".  Clarence A. Welliver is elected as student leader of college band.  William S. Bender wins oratorical contest held in Belles Lettres Hall for...

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"Grand Old Man of Dickinson" J.H. Morgan steps down from presidency as Mervin G. Filler, fourteen year dean, takes the reigns at the inaugural ceremony.  Boyd Lee Spahr, class of 1900 and president of the Alumni Association, presides over a luncheon as part of the ceremony.  Brigadier General...

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Paul C. Meng, secretary of the Chinese YMCA in America, addresses the "Y" meeting of the week.  The Glee Club enjoys a four day journey of singing and "warbling" through Central Pennsylvania.

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Track and Field mentor, Professor Forrest E. Craver accidentally ignites a blank .22 bullet in his tobacco pipe.  Plans for four days of commencement programs begin.  Everett F. Hallack is elected president of the State Student Council of the YMCA.

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The Alpha Chi Rho fraternity hosts a special reception for Mothers' Day.  "The Temple", a magazine of campus verse created by Beau Geste, the Dickinson College poetry club, is ready for print.  Harold Kline is elected as the new head of the Intra-fraternity Council.  Founder's Day celebrations...

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Sophomore George R. Conners publishes a booklet of verse entitled "Poems of a Shut-In", written by his prominent father during a long period of illness.  John Biddle is unanimously chosen as the president of the Men's Senate.  Various class reunions are planned for Alumni Day.  Preparations...

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Another year is culminated by graduation and the annual commencement ceremonies.  Bradford Oliver McIntire, Professor of English and American Literature, retires after 39 years of service.  Former Dickinson president James Henry Morgan returns from a trip abroad.

 

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Daily chapel services abolished; services will only be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  George Robert Stephens, Horace A. Rogers, Elmer Charles Herber and E. Winifred Chapman join the faculty.  Renovations of Old West are completed.  Lovers' Lane is removed.  Freshman girls are each...

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Class in archery offered to female students.  Freshman class ('33) elects officers.

 

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Homecoming Weekend is planned.  Sororities pledge new members.

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Athletic Association institutes stricter ticket policy for game admission.  Annual college picnic features faculty-student baseball game.  Fraternities pledge new members. 

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The Literary Societies plan their rushing program.  C. Lincoln Brown is elected vice president of Student Senate.

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The Dickinson faculty are listed along with their C.V.s.  F. E. Craver denies the Carnegie Foundation's accusation that Dickinson subsidizes athletes beyond tuition costs.  Homecoming Weekend. 

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