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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-02-27

Wooster Voice Editors

The font of the newspaper's name is different than it usually is in. This edition details the closing of the college's prayer week with a communion service by Dr. James Clarke. The opening of the Festival of Arts that will be held on Wooster's campus is advertised. Additionally, there is a piece on the life of Professor Mary Z. Johnson, head of the Political Science Department. The Red Cross drive will begin on Monday with the goal of raising $500. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on the third page. Henry V will be performed by the Theater Guild in Wooster.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-03-05

Wooster Voice Editors

The edition includes an article about a visit from pianist Maryla Jonas, who preformed a concert sponsored by the Wooster Federation of Music. The college's men's basketball team has won the state title. This issue talks about the rehearsal process of the speech department's production of "The Merchant of Venice." Additionally, the paper advertises the college prom. A room on the second floor of Taylor is the new home of WWST. Athletic update for the past week are highlighted on the third page. The modern dance group will be performing a recital on Saturday at 8pm.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-03-12

Wooster Voice Editors

Wooster pageant queen, Anne Taylor, acts as co-author writer for the year's Gum Shoe Hop. An article highlights that 57% of A students on the Dean's List are women. The edition details opportunities offered by the Marine Corps reserve. Additionally, the issue covers the rehearsal process for the speech department's production of "Merchant of Venice."
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-03-26

Wooster Voice Editors

The edition announces the tentative cast for the Color Day production of "First Lady." Mignonne Addis has been elected as May Queen and David Castle as Student Senate President. Included in the "Letters to the Editor" section of the Voice, there is a piece called Bathgate in India. Additionally, college senior, Rosemary Pierce, sings on the WWST-FM Family Hour. Athletic updates for the week are highlighted on the third page. Watercolor paintings by Mrs. Marion Camp Bryson are on display in the Josephine Long Wishart Museum until March 27.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-04-09

Wooster Voice Editors

The edition advertises speakers Dr. Eleroy Stromberg and Paul V. Barrett for the college's Career Week program. Vocational experts in publishing, banking, ministry, dentistry, medicine, psychology, accounting, journalism, public school administration, and library science assemble to offer advice to Wooster students.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-04-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on a performance of the Men's Glee Club, a report on a Model United Nations session held on campus, and changes in student government, and a biography of Dr. Melcher Fobe of the mathematics department.. Page 2 features several reports on Wooster Career Week, continued articles, and a general gossip column. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 contains reports on job opportunities, theatre performances, and library acquisitions in addition to continued stories.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-05-07

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice headlines editorial staffing changes in the Wooster Voice, a report on the 1949 Wooster Index, and club updates. Page 2 features a series of student opinions on the rushing system of sororities, a gossip column, and a piece decrying unfair moderation by Wooster students at a Mock Republican Convention. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 contains a biography of sociology professor Dr. Archie Johnston, advertisements, and continued articles. One article on the fourth page is an advertisement looking for a fit 22-25 year old male for a role in a Tarzan movie.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-05-14

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features plans for the annual Color Day celebration, club elections, and the performance of a political satire on Washington life put on by the Wooster theatre department. Page 2 features reports on faculty changes, a piece criticizing the language used to describe residents of Beall Hall, and a series of quotations from students asked about the proposed Independent Study project. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 features a report on the experiences of a few Wooster students studying off campus in Washington DC as lobbyists, celebration of Wooster professors, and a piece on a failed sting operation to uncover the culprit behind a series of thefts at Wooster.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-05-28

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on the 1948 Wooster Index, and a report on an alumni event. There is also a report on the scholarships won for postgraduate studies in the upcoming school year by members of the graduating Wooster class. There is a donation drive for books for European schools still devastated by WWII, with a special emphasis on victims of the concentration camps. Page 2 features a gossip column, commentary on the mechanics of club elections, and a criticism of student government. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 features a year-in-review column reflecting on the events of Wooster over the past year, and continued articles.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-09-23

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition details an over flow of 116 plus students due to delayed dormitory repairs in Holden Hall. Professor of Religion and former dean at the College of Wooster, Dr. James Milton Vance, passed away. Wooster welcomes 15 new staff members to the campus. Additionally, the Voice offers some words to start off the new academic year. A freshman directory will be available for approximately $1.40 a copy. An article about the for-comings of the Independent Study is on the second page. The student directory should be available for $.30 by October 14. The Student Senate is making an effort to have washing machines installed in the dorms that will be coin operated. Athletic updates are highlighted on the third page along with the football roster on the fourth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-10-07

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition announces the results of the 1948 Homecoming Queen contest. The total number of students enrolled at the College of Wooster reaches 1284, with war veterans comprising 25% of the student body. Additionally, an amendment to the college's drinking penalty is proposed by the Council of the Men's Self-Government Association.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-10-14

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition details Wooster's anticipation for hundreds of alumni to visit campus for the 30th Annual Homecoming. Wooster's production of "Life with Father" successfully brings in an audience. Additionally, the issue recaps a lecture by Mr. John Parker, a British Labor Party member of Parliament. Winners of the freshman election are detailed on the first page. Members of the Homecoming Court of Queen Ellie Hagerman are announced. An article on the second page discusses how the Kilroy cartoon has transformed into Lalo in Venezuela. Athletic updates for the past week are on the third page. Ninety-six sophomores have joined clubs, they are listed on the final page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-10-28

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition advertises the 3rd annual cookout hosted by MSGA. The issue includes an article detailing WSGA's "Backwards Day", the article itself is printed upside-down. Wooster and Denison University debate the topic of education aid. Additionally, the issue includes a list of notables that will not speak at the college. This list appears to be a piece of satire.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-11-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Voice welcomes dads in preparation for the college's 22nd annual Dad's Day celebration. Nick Amster speaks to Mr. Ellsworth's class in American Social History on issues that immigrants face. Additionally, the issue includes an actual case taken from the files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the piece is called "Career of a Ked-Clad Killer Or: 'You Won't Catch ME Dead!'" Finally there is an article on the differences in Latin American and United States/Anglo-Saxon politics and elections.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-11-19

Wooster Voice Editors

The edition discusses the start of rehearsals for the faculty play, "Western Union, Please." President Lowry has appointed Dr. Harold A. Dalziell as Vice-President of the college, the first to serve as vice-president in 47 years. An article recaps the successful Dogpatch Dance. Women have voted in favor of a coed dinner on Sunday's. Additionally, the Ninth section officially inaugurated its new home on Beall Avenue. President Lowry has been meeting with members of various departments to ensure that their are no kinks in the Independent Study. Athletic updates for the week are highlighted on the third page of this edition of the Wooster Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-12-09

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition describes the Student Senate's scholastic honor code draft. An article about Wooster Day, December 10th, remembers the burning of Old Main. There is an advertisement for the year's up and coming winter formal. Dr. Lowry is elected to the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Additionally, the issue includes a piece investigating campus love life.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-12-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition highlights a speech given to students by Wooster Alumna Alberta Colclaser, on her work in the field of aviation. Dr. Delbert G. Lean reads "Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens to the campus. The 25th volume of "Who's Who In America" includes 153 Woosterians. Additionally, the issue includes a piece on the true meaning of Christmas.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1947-01-17

Wooster Voice Editors

The socialist candidate for president, Norman Thomas, will be speaking at the school on January 22. This year's Gum Shoe Hop will be based on the script written by Jim Colaneri titled, "You Can Have It." The Gum Shoe Hop will be performed on March 6 through 8. This year's Week of Prayer is being held February 16 through the 20, and will be led by Dr. M. D. McLean. Color Day will be taking place on May 10. The athletics section is on the third page of this edition of the Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1947-02-07

Wooster Voice Editors

The men's sections are pledging almost 200 new members, 193 to be exact. All of the pledges and their section are listed on the first and last page. Presidential candidate Normal Thomas spoke in Taylor Hall a couple weeks ago, his speech is discussed on the first page. The game captains will be holding the National Intercollege Duplicate Bridge Tournament this Saturday in Babcock. Dr. M. D. McLean will be leading this year's week of prayer which will occur February 16 through 20. President Lowry gave his opening address of the spring semester on the concept of integrity. Color Day scripts are due by February 15. The athletics section can be found on the third page of this edition of the Wooster Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1947-02-14

Wooster Voice Editors

Beginning February 16, Dr Milton D. McLean, will be the guest speaker for the Week of Prayer. The college will be backing the Career Week with $450. There is an article on the first page regarding the fact that men do not have much money to spend on Valentine's Day. On February 28, the Douglass Council will be sponsoring a formal dance. Page two features an interesting letter from the current 'Wooster-In-India' delegate about his journey to India. It also forebodes the upcoming partition of India. The weekly athletics section can be found on the third page of this edition of the Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1947-02-21

Wooster Voice Editors

The Big Four will be holding their next clothes drive in the near future, and this Saturday the funds raised at the Howie Simon will go towards the Mose Hole Appreciation Fund. Six students have submitted scripts to be considered for the Gum Shoe Hop play. The Index may not be completed by the deadline, but the editors are hopeful. Two Wooster students were injured in a car accident on February 18. G.I. Garrison, a former Wooster student stationed in Japan, writes to the Voice on page two. The third page has the weekly athletics updates. Page four is a continuation of articles from the earlier pages, as well as advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1947-03-07

Wooster Voice Editors

The Red Cross has set the goal of their ten day campaign at $500. Kenarden is getting a new lounge in the south end of the basement, and it may be finished by the end of this year. On Thursday evening, Wooster's 33rd annual Gum Shoe Hop opened. The third page has the weekly sports updates. On Wednesday morning students at the chapel voted on whether they were for or against compulsive military training. 349 students were against the compulsive military training.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1947-03-14

Wooster Voice Editors

On March 17, May Queen applications and petitions will be available. The Red Cross fundraiser has hit the half-way point of their $500 goal. The registrar has released the list of students who are on the Honor Roll list. The athletics section is on the third page of of this edition of the Wooster Voice. A detailed Career Week schedule is on the fourth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1947-03-21

Wooster Voice Editors

Ann Cook, Betty DeLaney, Jean Horn, Mariana Paull, Pat Perm and Julia Steiner are competing to reign as Color Day Queen. On the evening of March 23 Career Week will begin. The following careers listed on pages two and three will be addressed during career week: social work, publishing, engineering, law, physics, library, ministry, education, government work, and dentistry. The May Queen will be announced at the junior dance next Friday. Page four is where the weekly athletics updates are located.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1947-03-28

Wooster Voice Editors

The May 10 Color Day pageant cast has finally been determined and the names are included on the far left column of the first page. The Little Theater has just performed the play, "The Barretts of Wimpole Street." The Senate at their meeting on Monday evening discussed the Gum Shoe Hop's financial report. Fred Bowman and Harrold McComas both placed high at the speech contests held at Wittenberg College. The Red Cross drive ended $27 dollars over their $500 goal. The second page has a comic telling the students to stop walking on the grass. The third page has the athletics updates.