Dickinsonian Newspaper

1953


Dickinsonian, January 9, 1953

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Belles Lettres to present its first film attraction of the year, "All Quiet on the Western Front," on 15 January. Talent Show at the next chapel meeting. Cesare Siepi, star of the Metropolitan Opera, to sing on campus this evening. Pledges of Chi Omega win the annual skit competition. Profile on...

Dickinsonian, January 16, 1953

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The Dickinsonian elects new staff heads. Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership honorary fraternity, taps four new members: Carl F. Skinner, Philip J. Anderson, Frank C. Ogelsby, and Sidney B. Kline, Jr. A standard First Aid course is being offered at Dickinson by the Carlisle Red Cross....

Dickinsonian, February 6, 1953

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"This I Believe" is the theme for the upcoming Religion-in-Life Week. Outline of the eleven women vying for the Mid-Winter Ball crown. Chairman of the Department of Philosophy and Religion, Dr. Rohrbaugh on leave for a year beginning this term. The Little Theater casts parts for the new play, "...

Dickinsonian, February 13, 1953

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The Supreme Court Judge of Delaware, Associate Justice James S. Tunnell, Jr., to deliver talk for an upcoming Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture. Visiting Religion professor, Dr. Clyde Wildman to deliver talk on "The Developing Bible," sponsored by the Student Christian Association. The Queen of Hearts to...

Dickinsonian, February 20, 1953

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Dickinson College students have named Louis Fischer an honorary member of their Belles Lettres Literary Society. Sally Husted is crowned the Queen of Hearts at the Mid-Winter Ball. The great Irish-English novelist, Elizabeth Bowen to address the upcoming chapel meeting. United States Senator J....

Dickinsonian, February 27, 1953

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Original drawings of Dickinson College by Benjamin Latrobe found. New College apartment building to be called Montgomery Hall. Professor Milton E. Flower presented a slide tour of Europe at a recent meeting of the International Relations Club. The Little Orchestra Society to visit Dickinson in...

Dickinsonian, March 6, 1953

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Student reviews of the play, "Anne of the Thousand Days." Bishop John Wesley Lord, Dickinson alumnus, to speak in an upcoming chapel meeting. Dickinsonians file a petition to retain Professor Hugh Mercer, who was rumored to have been dropped from the College faculty. Details on the upcoming...

Dickinsonian, March 13, 1953

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The Union Philosophical Society will host the Intercollegiate Conference on Government's Central Regional Convention. York Barbel Company to give a weightlifting exhibition in the Alumni Gym. Dr. Paul Rufus Burkholder receives the Dickinson College Priestley Award. Dr. William F. Hufstader...

Dickinsonian, March 20, 1953

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After an absence of five months, the Dickinson Mermaid was restored to her place atop Old West. Upcoming concert by the Little Orchestra Society. Details on Inter-Fraternity Weekend. The possibility of summer school at Dickinson College is currently being discussed. The Intercollegiate...

Drinkinsonian, April 1, 1953

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The annual spoof issue, The Drinkinsonian, is full of satire and parody.

Dickinsonian, April 10, 1953

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Pan-Hellenic Weekend will feature a Mardi Gras theme. Dr. John A. Monroe to speak on Senator Henry Ridgely at the upcoming Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture. The Debate Team placed sixth at the West Point Elimination Tournament. The Dickinson ROTC unit plans to hold an Open House. Renowned Hampton Choir...

Dickinsonian, April 17, 1953

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Dr. Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., will be on leave next year, serving as a visiting professor at the College of William and Mary. John Scott - author, lecturer, and foreign correspondent for Time magazine and Life magazine - will speak at an upcoming chapel meeting.The Dickinson College Chapter of the...

Dickinsonian, April 24, 1953

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Dr. William L. Tayler is elected to serve on the National Council of the American Association of University Professors. Omicron Delta Kappa named the Dickinson College Debate Team as the most outstanding college activity. Profile on Dickinsonian Ted Adourian. Dickinson Baseball defeats Western...

Dickinsonian, May 1, 1953

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Educators Mark Burkhart and David Swartz to speak at an upcoming meeting of Future Teachers of America. Celebrated artist, William Robinson Leigh to visit campus. Dean Amos Horlacher to take leave for graduate study at Columbia University. The Dickinson Debate Team places first in the Duquesne...

Dickinsonian, May 8, 1953

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Plans for a student-published humor magazine called "The Devil." New student counseling system has been approved and will go into effect next Fall. Faculty promotions announced. Profile on faculty member Sargent Joseph F. Kolodinsky. Profile on Dickinsonian, E. Donald Shapiro. Dickinson Lacrosse...

Dickinsonian, May 15, 1953

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The Union Philosophical Society will award the Commencement speaker, Secretary of Interior Douglas McKay, the first Union Philosophical Society Award since its rejuvenation. The College awards Trustee Scholarships to five future Dickinsonians. Walter Fish elected President of Student Senate for...

Dickinsonian, June 6, 1953

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Commencement Issue. Seven men to receive honorary degrees - Five of whom are Dickinsonians. Commencement brings to a close the first year of the Men's Glee Club. The Dickinson College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors celebrates its Fifth Anniversary. The Theta Chi...

Dickinsonian, September 25, 1953

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Dickinsonian Football Extra. Spotlight on coaches, team, and upcoming games.

Dickinsonian, October 3, 1953

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College introduces new academic counseling system. New language lab installed in West College. Revised class registration plan implemented alongside the new counseling program. Distinguished clergymen to speak at Chapel.

Dickinsonian, October 9, 1953

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Classical music program added, made possible by a donation of records and a high quality record player made by the class of 1953. Former professor Donald Morrison appointed head of the State Civil Service Commission. College to offer evening courses to Carlisle residents. World University...

Dickinsonian, October 16, 1953

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Recent graduate Donald Shapiro receives two national awards for noteworthy undergraduate achievement. Violinist Yehudi Menuhin to play in Bosler. Carlisle Players to present the play "The Night of January 16th", College faculty and students to participate. Former VP of Mutual Benefit Life...

Dickinsonian, October 23, 1953

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Students travel to New York to visit United Nations building and attend various committees. College president Dr. William Edel attends President Eisenhower's birthday party at Hershey as a guest of Colonel Ketchem, financial advisor to the Republican National Committee. College Commons falls...

Dickinsonian, October 30, 1953

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Annual Dickinson College Campus Chest Drive begins, sponsored by Interfaith Council. Under the direction of Prof. John Steckbeck, the newly reorganized Dickinson College Choir plans programs for their fall season. Mermaid Players to perform "The Importance of Being Earnest". Board of Trustees to...

Dickinsonian, November 6, 1953

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Renowned actor and dramatist Charles Laughton to give a reading in Bosler Hall. Portrait of James Buchanan, painted by artist George Peter Alexander Healy, to be presented to the College.

Dickinsonian, November 13, 1953

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Fifteen Dickinson students chosen to represent "Who's Who" among the American university and college students. ROTC selects nominees for female representative, seven to be elected at the Military Ball. Noted author and lecturer James T. Flexner to speak on British spy Major John Andre and his...

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