Dickinson Alumnus, May 1942

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • Rev. Rowland R. Lehman (class of 1923), and Elvin C. Myers (class of 1924) were made District superintendents of the Harrisburg and York districts respectively.
  • Donald E. Austin (class of 1938), an ensign assigned to the USS Pope, became the first Dickinsonian to loose his after his ship sunk during a battle in the Java Sea.
  • Professor William W. Landis (class of 1891) died after a teaching career of more than 50 years. The Alumnus published President Fred Corson's (class of 1917) remarks at Dr. Landis' funeral. 
  • The Library purchased a microfilm reader. 
  • The Alumnus continued to compile an "Honor Roll" of alumni who were serving in the armed forces. 
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Dickinson Alumnus, December 1941

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • The Board of Trustees discussed the potential impact of World War II on the college. 
  • Bishop Ernest G. Richardson (class of 1896) was elected President of the Council of Bishops of the Methodist Church. 
  • Rev. Albert M. Witwer (class of 1900) was reappointed superintendent of the North District of Philadelphia Conference. 
  • The Alumnus discussed whether or not James Buchanan (class of 1809) was a good Dickinsonian.
  • President Fred Corson (class of 1917) praised Dr. Ruby R. Vale's new book, Some Legal Foundations of Society.
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