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Dickinsonian, March 19, 1931

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The German Club's showing of the film "Anna Christie" brings in $120.29 to be added to the travel fund that will allow students to travel to Germany. A new Dickinson alumni club will be forming in New Jersey. Six college students, including...

Dickinsonian, March 26, 1931

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Funds for a new library are expected to be raised over the next four years. The Dramatic Club announces the cast for their April production of "Tommy." The Interfraternity Council announces a new resolution regarding alumni in the rushing process...

Dickinsonian, April 9, 1931

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Dr. Mervin Grant Filler, president of Dickinson College, dies in Philadelphia after suffering from a severe case of influenza. Dr. James Henry Morgan, previous president of the college, will be acting as head of the institution until a new...

Dickinsonian, April 16, 1931

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All freshman rules are suspended for the rest of the semester by the Tribunal, marking another step in the evolution away from traditional rules.

Dickinsonian, April 23, 1931

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Several Dickinson men plan to go abroad this summer to western Europe and norther Africa. The Beta Psi fraternity and the Commons Club merge and now will collectively be called the Commons Club Incorporated. Edward Biddle, president of the Board...

Dickinsonian, April 30, 1931

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A radio transmitter made by Dickinson students is now being tested in the physics lab and will be the basis for the new college radio station W3CY. The dramatic club casts its next production "Holiday" which will be performed around commencement...

Dickinsonian, May 7, 1931

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Work begins on the new Phi Delta Theta colonial house. Distribution and sale of the 1932 Microcosm will take place in Bosler starting next week. Senate approves the 1931-1932 budget and passes two new rules involving elections. Founder's Day...

Dickinsonian, May 14, 1931

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The football team finds a new coach who signs a three year contract. Founders' Day celebrations begin this day. The senior picnic is planned for the following Monday where many athletic events will take place. Two men's literary societies, Belles...

Dickinsonian, May 21, 1931

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The men's and women's glee club put on their first combined performance since 1925. The old Phi Delta Theta house will be turned into a psychology lab. The radio transmitter built by Dickinson students is fully operational and reaches several...

Dickinsonian, June 4, 1931

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For the first time since its founding in 1886, the full quota of Phi Beta Kappa fraternity keys are to be given to graduating seniors at graduation on Monday. Senior class day exercises, including the induction of the seniors into the Alumni...

Dickinsonian, September 24, 1931

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A complication in a medical surgery proves fatal for senior Isabel Super. Professor Gerald Burns joins the Sociology Department and Miss Janet Sinclair hired as an assistant at the library. Discussion of the selection of the new president. Eighty...

Dickinsonian, October 1, 1931

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Senior Isabel Super dies of complications following appendicitis operation. Professional acts and favors to freshman are eliminated from rushing program. Microcosm awards contracts. Gerald Barnes becomes associate professor of sociology. Janet...

Dickinsonian, October 9, 1931

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Students describe time spent studying in Germany. Sorority rushing.

Dickinsonian, October 15, 1931

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Radio station plans to attempt to send radiogram. Profile of new Professor Gerald Barnes. Joint council created for YMCA and YWCA.

Dickinsonian, October 22, 1931

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Students parade in midnight march after football victory over Penn State; police resort to tear gas. Annual college picnic is held. German club plans activities, including hike modeled after German youth movement. Tribunal convicts two freshmen...

Dickinsonian, October 29, 1931

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German exchange student discusses school life in homeland. Plan for homecoming weekend. Interior designers work on Phi Delta Theta house. Burgess J. Fred Myers fines college $100 for damages resulting from student victory demonstration.

Dickinsonian, November 7, 1931

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Freshman football team plays charity game against Gettysburg to benefit Emergency Relief Fund of Carlisle. Phi Delta Theta House opens with festivities. Intercollegiate Newspaper association meets at Dickinson. YMCA plans Armistice day service....

Dickinsonian, November 13, 1931

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Homecoming weekend is a success. President Karl T. Waugh gives first address to college.

Dickinsonian, November 19, 1931

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Tribunal punishes freshmen for breaking freshman rules. Helmuth Joel (German exchange student) describes the plight of the working class in Germany. Arthur J. Hepburn, '96, is appointed to attend Geneva Conference. Students plan to participate in...

Dickinsonian, December 3, 1931

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Annual Doll Show is planned. President's house is remodeled.

Dickinsonian, December 10, 1931

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Dickinson students participate in model disarmament conference at Bucknell University. Doll show planned.

Dickinsonian, December 17, 1931

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International Relations Club planned. Dramatic Club performs "The Millionaire".

Dickinsonian, January 14, 1932

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Cyril F. Hetsko elected editor-in-chief of Dickinsonian. Description of 1931 Doll Show. International Relations Club is planned in accordance with Carnegie Foundation for International Peace. YMCA plans Intercollegiate Seminar on Inter-Religious...

Dickinsonian, February 4, 1932

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Professor Leon Cushing Prince plans to run for re-election to state senate. International Relations Club begins, plans meeting on Sino-Japanese question. Professor Horace E. Rogers presents paper to Society of Rheologists. Sophomore dance planned...

Dickinsonian, February 11, 1932

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Freshmen kidnap sophomore president; sophomores rescue him and kidnap freshman president. International Relations Club holds second meeting on Japanese activities in Manchuria. Tribunal punishes three freshmen. Annual freshman dance held.

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