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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-01-12

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The paper begins with a note that nine women were elected in the student senate and the Women's Self-Government Association Judicial Board. Brotherhood meals are considered, as students decide where to send the the charitable funds raised from the initiative. A prize winning student play, "Strife with Mother," is announced. Students recount a meeting with Franklin Delano Roosevelt II. Engaged couples are listed. After the sports section, page 4 details the history of the college. Photographs of Old Main before the fire are included. The section begins with this quote: "Through storm, and sunshine, war and peace, depression and inflation, Wooster (to use John Hay's word about Lincoln) has simply permitted herself to grow" President Emeritus Charles F. Wishart summarizes college history from 1900.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-02-09

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The paper discuses a production of "Two Blind Mice" produced by the Little Theater. The Women's Self- Government Association departures from "right conduct," a consequent protest petition was signed by 68 women. In preparation for Week of Prayer, Westminster Fellowship institutes a series of programs called "The Greatest Questions in Modern Life." The new art studio on campus moves ceramics to Galpin Hall. Dr. Carl F. Wittke, dean pf the graduate school of Western Reserve University lectures on "The Changing Concepts of History." Additionally, the issue includes a report on new dorm rules.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-02-16

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The campus plans on installing private phones for all department offices and a central switchboard to operate the new phones. The edition recaps success of the annual Gum Shoe Hop. Dr. Winford Sharp offers a twelve-week training course for the improvement of comprehension and speed in reading. There is a small article noting the appointment of the last-ever Wooster-In-India delegate, Charles Croghan. The reason for the program's likely termination is given as policy from the new Indian government on speaking only HIndustani in schools. Additionally, Wooster continues the over 50 year tradition of the Week of Prayer.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-02-23

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Wooster upperclassmen nominate six contestants for May Queen. The theme for the annual Week of Prayer is "Christianity as a Choice." Two Wooster students are journeying via freighter ship to explore eastern countries, from Iran to India, with their first stop being Egypt. Two articles explore current British politics, as well as the possibility of and methods of dealing with - a third world war. A meeting discusses a possible joint operation of the college radio station by the speech department and the Student Senate. Carol Jean Ross, Wooster sophomore, wins oratorical contest at Denison University. Additionally, the issue advertises the Men's Glee Club tour.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-03-09

Wooster Voice Editors

Wooster Board of Trustees approves a proposed smoking room in lower Kauke. Student Senate agrees to joint ownership with the speech department over the college radio station. The National Student Association wins the financial support of Student Senate. Eight Wooster students travel to Case Institute to compete in the annual northeastern Ohio debate conference Varsity Tournament. There is a small article on the UFO craze beginning to sweep the nation, focusing on a supposed sighting at the nearby (and now infamous for such reasons) Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Increasing deterioration of US-Russia relations is noted in an article. Phi Beta Kappa and the office of the deans announce the names of students credited with high academic achievements. Additionally, the issue includes a review the one act Week of Prayer play, "The Thinker."
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-03-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition announces the cast for Wooster's production of Tennessee Williams' tragedy, "The Glass Menagerie." Included is a picture of the six students nominated for May Queen.Thornton Wilder is awarded the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters by the College of Wooster. The Josephine Wishart Museum of Art features an exhibit by the Nineteenth Century French lithographer, Honore Daumier. The Student Chapter of the Music Educator's National Conference elects Joyce Heath as their president. Additionally, President Howard Lowry releases his book "The Mind's Adventure."
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-03-23

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the newspaper includes an article on the winner of Spring Crown, Pat Metzel, who will reign over May Festival. Another article discusses the possible sales and communication careers that were paneled in the conferences that took place in April. An independent study project was described in another article wherein apprentices acted Ghost Thriller in a fascinating production. Later in the newspaper, two articles presented international discussions, with the first describing the tradition of Swiss soldiers as mercenaries and the second debating the issue of recognizing Red China. Advertisements from local businesses have been distributed throughout this edition of the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-04-20

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes an article on the radio station WCW which is to return to the air with an anything-can-happen show by James Grissinger, Winford Logan and Donald Shanower. Another article is a continuation in a series of career counseling articles, focusing specifically on the weekend panels featuring careers in communication. Another article describes the Spring Concert of Secular Songs which was conducted by the Wooster Chorus. In attempt to cut traffic congestion, an article discussed the administration’s plan of towing away cars that were not claimed by their owners. The Student Senate discussed their plans of bringing about a fair system of evaluating and rating professors on campus in a manner that would prove to be productive in another article in this edition. Advertisements from local businesses fill up large sections of the last couple pages of the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-04-27

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This edition of the Voice includes an interesting article titled Crusading Students Seek Change in Drinking Rule Enforcement, which described the three hour long discussion that took place between the Student-Faculty Relations Committee on campus drinking rules. Another article describes the upcoming model UN meeting, sponsored by the International Relations Club. The subject under discussion for the upcoming session was the debate over the recognition of the Chinese communist government. A section of the newspaper is dedicated to International Indignation, which described the main events that took place on the international platform that past week. Another article described the three career conference discussions that were to take place that following weekend with opportunities in social work being the center of conversation, as various organizations came together in hopes of achieving similar goals. Advertisements from local businesses have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-05-04

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Voice includes an article on the dedication of a memorial plaque during the regular chapel services to those men of the college who lost their lives in the second world war. Another article presents the newest maids, escorts and pages that Queen Pat named to Color Day Court. The campus’ excitement as it awaited the arrival of Thornton Wilder, a brilliant playwright who was due to arrive that week, was captured perfectly in an article titled Wooster Gets Wilder. Another article discussed the debate that took place at the United Nations model assembly regarding the pros and cons of recognizing the People’s Republic of China, communist at the time. This edition of the newspaper also informs the student body that the deadline for Student Senate editor applications was fast approaching. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-05-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the newspaper includes an article on the front page which describes the pageantry, sports and dances that characterized the 46th Annual Color Day that year. The celebrations were described in detail as a campus wide celebration took place. Another interesting article discussed students’ suggestions for curriculum revision, wherein they specifically requested more world literature, less religious requirements, and less IS. This newspaper also includes an article which discussed the recently assured freedom assigned to the Women’s self government to act on a proposed change in the enforcement of the College drinking rule. Additionally, another article discussed the recent Kashmir compromise, describing the United States mediation efforts between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir dispute. Later in the paper, an article titled The Tale of Our Love Song; A Forty-four Year Tradition proved to be a fascinating read on the history of Wooster’s love song. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-05-18

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This edition of the newspaper includes an article on the speaker of the eightieth commencement exercises, Robert E. Wilson, introducing him in great detail. Another article informs the student body of the recently elected Crowe President by MSGA. Highlights from the coronation ceremony of Queen Pat, the recently elected May Queen was discussed in an article, which included a photograph of Queen Pat, along with seven former Color Day May Queens. Since this edition was the last issue of the Voice that semester, the editorial addressed the student body describing the few aims he had in mind while writing that semester, along with a few general problems he encountered. Another article informed the college of the upcoming election of the inter-club officers, who will be chosen from the recently elected officers, a list of which was included. The third page of the newspaper was dedicated to the highlights of the athletic department’s activities that week, most significantly describing the big loss that the track team faced against Denison earlier that week. Advertisements from local businesses have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-09-22

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This edition includes an article describing the process of seniors nominating potential Homecoming Queen candidates. In preparation for Homecoming, the casting for the first dramatic production of the year has been completed, the results of which were discussed in an article. Interestingly, another article discusses the existence of a miniature UN Assembly, which was in constant session at Wooster during the course of the fall semester. The article specifically described the Twelve Nations represented by new students. The section dedicated to Summary of World News discusses the landing of UN forces on the coast of South Korea. The Atlantic Pact meeting was also discussed in regards to the Big Three Policy towards Germany. The Men’s Self Government Association’s decision to hold off on the ruling on evening apparel at the Kenarden Dining hall was debated in another article towards the latter half of the newspaper. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the course of the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-09-28

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the newspaper includes an article describing the New Chapel Rules that had been proposed on Campus. The Student Senate, according to the article, sent a draft of the same to the SFRC. Another article details the top five Queen Nominees who are vying for the crown. In an interview described in an article, Dean Young clarified college drinking rules, clearly stating that student drinking is a problem on any college campus. Another article congratulates the History Fraternity on initiating 7 members. The section dedicated to Summary of World News, discusses Congress’s over-riding of the presidential veto of the new anti-Communist legislation. This discussion over communist influence was also an issue at the UN General Assembly according to the World News section. The third page of the newspaper is dedicated to Wooster athletics, thus recounting football games and listing scores for those students who were not able to attend. Advertisements from local businesses have been distributed throughout the course of the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-10-02

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the newspaper places significant emphasis on the Crusade for Freedom, with the mainline headline stating that the Crusade for Freedom Opens Here; Funds Go To ‘Radio Free Europe’. The freedom bell, which is the symbol of the crusade for freedom is discussed in an article, along with a photograph of the bell itself. Further down on the first page, the Crusade Leaders are listed and discussed in great detail. The goal and purpose of the Crusade for Freedom is discussed in another interesting article, which first describes the construction of the organization before going on to state its goal of giving aid and asylum to exiled leaders from the prisoner countries of Eastern Europe, and to set up powerful new broadcasting facilities in West Germany. This newspaper also includes an article describing the campus drive, specifying its deadline and encouraging the student body to participate. Advertisements from local businesses have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-10-06

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes an article declaring the 1950 Homecoming Queen at the college along with a photograph of her. Another article discusses the activities being conducted and organized by the Student Senate in preparation for the upcoming Homecoming. The Crusade for Freedom movement is still gathering significant support, and the newspaper discusses recent achievements, bringing the Crusade goal at the half-mark. Another article lists and describes the selection process of this year’s class leaders, which had a record turnout compared to previous years. The section dedicated to World News Roundup discusses the activities of the UN, marking Indonesia as the 60th nation to join the UN, and describing the UN General Assembly’s most recent resolution regarding the events taking place in Korea. The highlights of football games are recounted and scores listed on the third page of this newspaper. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community are distributed throughout the course of the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-10-12

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the newspaper includes an article which describes the weeklong Crusade for Freedom on the Wooster campus, which resulted in contributions totaling $225.51. Additionally, participating in a nation-wide campaign, approximately 75% of the Wooster students placed their signatures on the Freedom Scrolls. Another article details the choosing of Queen Pinky’s Court for Homecoming, and presents each new member of the Court along with a picture. The highlights of a comical theatre production called Whistle was discussed in another article, along with an image of some of the cast in action. The editors of the newspaper advertise the upcoming German Art exhibit which was due to open the following day, encouraging the student body to attend. Another fascinating article describes the event that took place at Kenyon the previous weekend in honor of Robert Frost, who not only attended the event but also gave an invigorating speech. Later in the paper, an article discusses the policy pros and cons of rearming Germany, proving to be an interesting read. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the course of the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-10-26

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This edition includes an article describing the Student Christian Council’s annual drive which sought to raise $3210 to aid European foster children. Another article lists the cast that was selected for the campus production of The Man which was scheduled to take place on Dad’s Day the following week. The newspaper also includes an article congratulating 96 sophomore women on surviving traditional hazing activities and making it through the process. The upcoming Sadie Hawkins’ Day Dance is described along with the Wooster-In-India Dinner. The section dedicated to World News Roundup describes the casualties sustained by American forces throughout the Korean War, and discusses the declaration issued by the foreign ministers of eight Communist nations calling on the West to stop the remilitarization of Germany among other similar requests. Another article details an upcoming short story contest which offered cash prices. Interestingly, later on in the paper, an article discusses the topic of debate for this season, that is, whether or not the non-communist nations should form a new international organization. Lastly, advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-11-09

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes a variety of articles detailing the events of Dad’s Weekend at the College of Wooster. The college's radio station, WCW, will begin broadcasting tonight after being rebuilt. On the first page of the newspaper, on the top left hand corner, a small message states that the Dad’s Day Dance is free for all. Another article describes all the events taking place on Dad’s Weekend, acting therefore as an advertisement, encouraging students to bring their fathers to the various festivities. Another article describes the success of Mr. Logan’s play ‘The Man’ at the College, and congratulates the cast on their growing successes. The article goes on to describe the thriller, and the highlights of the students’ performance. The section dedicated to World News Roundup discusses the invasion of Tibet by Chinese communist troops. Additionally, it also discusses the decision of the UN General Assembly to allow Spain membership in certain UN agencies, thereby relinquishing certain diplomatic bans on Spain. The third page of the newspaper is dedicated to sports and a variety of articles discuss the victories and losses of the Scot athletic department against different colleges. Lastly, advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the course of the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-11-17

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This edition of the newspaper includes an article describing the upcoming concert by the Wooster Choir on Elijah. The prospect of inviting the Defense department to offer Wooster a Reserve Officers Training Corps unit is debated in another article, with the Student Senate holding off on a decision until they receive more facts. Another article discusses the results of a poll that was taken on campus which indicated that the men on campus would accept the ROTC plan if implemented. This newspaper also signals the beginning of debate season by detailing the last two inter-collegiate debates and listing the upcoming debates in an interesting article. The section dedicated to World News Roundup discusses events taking place in Korea in detail as well as the reports from India which seemed to indicate that the hostilities in Tibet are drawing to a close. Advertisements from local businesses are distributed throughout the newspaper. One of the advertisements by Greyhound is interestingly constructed keeping college students in mind, with fares from Wooster to different cities in nearby states listed as students begin to plan their winter trips back home.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-12-07

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This edition of the Wooster Voice includes an article on the significant endowment received by the trustees, amounting to $300,000. Another article includes old images of the college that were discovered just in time for when the alumni came to visit. The article also included memories and stories from the alumni on times past. This edition also includes an article describing the process of Registration Rush that the campus was soon to go through, and another article describing the inter-collegiate debate wherein the Scots placed fourth. The section dedicated to World News Roundup is included in this addition along with another article discussing Mao - the 'key to China', his background and his current policies. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1950-12-14

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This edition of the newspaper includes an article titled College Listed Unfair by Musicians Union, which details the reasons behind such a listing of the College of Wooster and the events that followed. Another article describes the lighting of the Christmas tree in the Quad and mentions the upcoming holiday club parties. The section dedicated to the World News Roundup highlights the important events taking place on the international sphere, with a specific focus on North-East Korea and the UN Political Committee. Later on in the paper, basketball games with various other colleges are recounted and scores listed. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community are distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-01-07

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Senator Wayne L. Morse of Oregon speaks to Wooster students about politics. The third annual Festival of Arts is held on Wooster's campus once more. Additionally, the college's speech department brings Eve Le Gallienne to campus. Wanda Necrasz, Polish student at the college, tells her story of being imprisoned in a German prison camp during WWII in the section titled: "I Can't Forget." Sixteen students came back from winter break, and one couple already tied the knot. Athletic updates for the past week are featured on the third page. Johnny Swigart announced his resignation as head football coach over winter break, he will instead be coaching baseball.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-01-13

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes an article called World News which discusses current events taking place on the world stage. Another article talks about the contribution of a model stage to the Festival of Fine Arts which was to take place later that week. An article called the Senate Kaleidoscope recounts the noteworthy events of the previous semester in a creative, poetic manner whilst another article presents the second installment of Wanda Nekrasz's own story, "I Can't Forget", about her life in the Polish underground before her arrest in 1942. The third page is dedicated to sports and recounts various basketball games, baseball games and track meets. A section of this paper is dedicated to women's sports. Later in the paper, an article discusses Arab Culture as one of the highlights of a religion lecture that had been given by a professor earlier that week. Historical advertisements by local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the paper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-02-03

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The highlights of this edition include an article on the recent graduates, and their plans for the future. Another article discusses the much awaited debate between students from Cambridge in England and the students at The College of Wooster. Additionally, the section dedicated to World News makes an appearance in this edition alongside an article discussing the lecture given by a Professor from Syracuse University on the Future Prospects for China. The editor includes an article on the three students who chose to study in Washington at the American University for a semester. Later in the paper, the third installment for the article called "I Can't Forget" has been included. The third page of this edition discusses the main highlights of the basketball games, baseball games and track meets that took place over the course of the week. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed over the course of this paper.