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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-04-18

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page of this issue of the newspaper focuses on the most recent election for MSGA (Men's Self-Government Association). Fred Stead won the presidency for the year, and promised a smooth self-government. A number of other elections of student organizations were also held, and titled by the Voice, "The Big Four." These elections also included the WSGA elections (Women's Self-Government Association). The third page of the newspaper features an article on the Wooster golf team, and their loss against Denison. The piece called The Bell Still Tolls is about Poland asking the United Nations to take action against Franco Spain. Finally, the paper ends with a number of advertisements from multiple local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-04-25

Wooster Voice Editors

The headline article of this edition of the Wooster Voice is on the subject of food rationing for Wooster students. The student body was given the opportunity to sign a petition that would support the demand of food rationing. The desire to ration food at the college is born from the food problem and starvation that was happening overseas (in Europe) at the time. The post-war climate in Europe caused students to take into consideration the needs of the less fortunate. One of the suggestions of the petition is that once a week, the cafeteria serves a less expensive meal, such as a casserole and a salad, instead of a full meal. Another suggestion was to serve less bread during meals, specifically to the women. The petition explains that this will save money that can be given to the senate/student government to send to communities in need in war-ravaged Europe. On the second page, there are multiple letters to the editor from Wooster students. On the third page, there is an announcement of a Wooster victory against Otterbein in a baseball game. Finally, the issue ends with multiple advertisements from numerous local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-05-02

Wooster Voice Editors

In a follow-up to an article about the petition to instate food rationing, this weeks issue of the newspaper features a large article about the newly voted upon Food Conservation Program at the college. On the upcoming Saturday, Wooster served its first "Famine Meal" across campus. The meal received 80% approval from students, and so it was decided that the program would continue in future weeks. The conservation program will consist of the dining halls serving less wheat products every week and a less expensive meal once a week. The third page of the newspaper announces a win in track and field against Mt. Union. The issue ends with numerous advertisements from local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-05-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice feature an article on the annual Wooster beauty contest: "Queen's Court", an article about elections for women's groups and clubs on campus, a report on the rejection of the adoption of an honor code by the Wooster student council, and a report on a coal shortage effecting lighting and electricity supply at the College of Wooster. Page 2 features a fashion piece, a editorial remarking on the one year anniversary of WWII, a poem reflecting on mothers, a schedule of campus events, and a call to conserve energy due to the coal crisis. Page 3 is the sports section, and page 4 consists of continued stories and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-05-31

Wooster Voice Editors

Dr. William James Hail of the history department will be retiring at the end of this year. The summer session has 220 students enrolled for the first half of the summer, and 170 for the second half of the summer. At the upcoming 76th Commencement five honorary degrees will be given. Page two has an article that honors the men that served in WWII who will never return. Geology major Dick Swanson will be leaving right after graduation to join the US Geologic survey in Alaska.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-09-27

Wooster Voice Editors

The Women's Student Government Association president has announced the dormitory presidents and council. The students are upset by the lack of housing on campus. The enrollment of students reached 1197-599 men and 598 women-students this fall. The homecoming planning committee is considering adding a homecoming queen to the weekend's festivities. This year's Girls' Chorus will consist of 22 new members, 64 total. Lowry introduces Mrs. Marjory Stewart Golder as the new Dean of Women. With the planning of a homecoming program, the inclusion of the homecoming queen is being discussed.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-10-04

Wooster Voice Editors

The football team has sustained an abundance of injuries over the past week. Both staff and students are having difficulties with not have enough housing spaces, nor enough classrooms. The first year senate chair will be Don Shawver. Students have voted in favor for having a homecoming queen by 757 for and 128 against. On the thirteenth of October, the Inter-Club Council will be hosting a tea for any freshman girl who is interested in joining a section. A feature is written about how a Latin American student views the College of Wooster. Emory Anderson writes about how squirrels are slowly dominating the world.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-10-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features news on various freshmen welcoming ceremonies, football games, and stories of various pranks played on campus. Page 2 features an opinion piece calling for a firm policy with Russian aggression, but not a reflexive opposition to Russian interests. Also featured on page 2 are jokes and reflections on the effects of the recent rapid growth in undergraduate enrollment on the housing, dining, and social situation at the College of Wooster. Page 3 is the sports section, and features an advertisement for women's fashion for homecoming using the word: "gay" in its pre-homosexual meaning. Page 4 consists of advertisements, a report on atomic bomb testing as witnessed by a Wooster professor, fire preparedness in Kauke, and various culture show announcements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-10-18

Wooster Voice Editors

The senior class votes Hank Rutledge as senior class president. Wooster's first homecoming queen, Livy De Pastina, and her court will start the weekend when they will parade into the Wooster-Denison football game. The speech department is performing the play "The Late George Apley" for homecoming weekend. The student senate is concerned about the fire safety in Kauke Hall because of the increase number of students and people being allowed to smoke in the Veteran's testing offices and the construction offices. Veterans who are attending a college/university under the provisions of the G.I. Bill must follow the rules instated from that institution.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-10-25

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice reports on the homecoming football game, housing changes, sports reports, and a fundraising drive. Page 2 features a poem about Halloween, a call for contribution to the Big Four for the fundraising drive, a piece calling for more school spirit, and a piece warning about politicians subject to popular vote not to forget their constituents. Page 3 is the sports section, and page 4 consists of continued stories and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-11-08

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition discusses the end of hell week on campus. There is an advertisement for the Thanksgiving dance with musical guest Les Brown. An article details the steel G.I. housing units, located behind Holden Hall, for married couples on campus. Additionally, Wooster celebrates the 12th annual Dad's Day celebration. Joe H. Bindley writes about election week at the United Nations and how Stalin answered 31 questions with little information. Eight students are competing for a position in a CBS forum broadcast that will ask the question What Shall Be the U. S. Policy Toward Russia.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-11-15

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue details the year's annual Week of the World. The first Freshman Forum of the series called "Am I Really a Christian?" will be presented. An article about veterans and families finding homes on campus is featured. The famous graffiti known as Kilroy was Here has appeared on the College of Wooster campus. Famous musician Les Brown and his orchestra won first place in the Orchestra on Upswing division. George Bradford's Chaucer class held a medieval banquet with jugglers, a roasted pig and more. Akron defeats Wooster in the Cowbell Clash.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-11-22

Wooster Voice Editors

At Wednesday morning chapel, Dr. Sherwood Eddy caught the student's attention by speaking about the possibility of a World War II and another depression. Les Brown will be performing on the Scot Campus and tickets are going fast. Next Tuesday, the Men's Student Government Association will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving dance. One article on the first page discusses last Saturday's tied football game. Wooster's women's debate team won over Denison last night. The trustees and college architects are planning to add additional staircases to Kauke Hall, as well as adding opening doors in the chapel transepts.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-12-06

Wooster Voice Editors

The edition describes Wooster's Week of the World, sponsored by the International Relations Club. The college opens three housing units for veterans on campus. Additionally, this issue of the voice includes an obituary for Wooster student Margaret Ann Record, class of 1949.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1946-12-13

Wooster Voice Editors

The edition discusses the celebration of Wooster day, December 11th, that remembers the Old Main fire of 1901. The paper also includes a photograph of Old Main before it burned down. There is an advertisement for the Christmas dance. Additionally, there is a recapping of a Wooster symphony concert.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-01-12

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes an article about Dr. Karl Ver Steeg's work on a geological survey "Water in Ohio." "Pearson Discusses News Behind News For Capacity Crowd," is about news commentator and writer Drew Pearson, giving his interpretations of the news. There is an advertisement for one-act plays directed by the students of the college's directing class, the plays include the Theatre of the Soul, When Shakespeare's Ladies, and Heaven Will Protect the Working Girl. Additionally, the issue includes a short story written by students in the college's advanced composition class and features the stream of consciousness style made popular by Virginia Woolf.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-01-18

Wooster Voice Editors

This editions includes an advertisement for a speech hosted by W.S.G.A by noted Chinese feminist, Actress, and producer Li Ling-Ai. The issue also details a museum bible exhibition loaned to the college for prayer week. Additionally, there is an article aimed at students to help them cope with the stress of exams.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-02-02

Wooster Voice Editors

Eighteen new students have registered for the second semester, and six former students have returned to campus, most of them returning from service. Rev. Ralla Ram of India, a member of a fellowship commission of religious leaders from India visits the campus. The annual Prayer Week will begin on February 4. This Saturday from 2 to 5, students can audition for this year's Gum Shoe Hop titled, ""Four On a Limb." The college is asking students to turn off lights when they are not in use, to close windows during the day to keep the heat inside, and to turn the furnace down from high in order to reduce coal and fuel consumption.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-02-08

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice contains updates about the casting for the school play "Gum Shoe Hop," a display of bibles at the Wooster Art Museum, and updates about the annual Week of Prayer. Paul Manship, an American sculptor presents a lecture and demonstration called Sculpture in the Making. Erica Morini, a world famous violinist will play at the college chapel. Page 2 features an opinion piece arguing that post-war peace will depend on Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin negotiating a stable balance of power between their respective countries, and that failure to do so will lead to WWIII. Another opinion piece calls for increased awareness of WWII and its daily going's on in the American public. Page 3 is the sports section, and page 4 contains a report a book written by Wooster Professor William Craig, a report on a play, and a report on an upcoming play.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-02-22

Wooster Voice Editors

Jean Wagner is this year's 36th Color Day Queen. The Week of the World sponsored by the International Relations Club will occur from March 6 through 9; speakers include: Mr. Charles J. Ewald, Miss Erika Mann, Reverend George E. Parkinson, and Dr. Brooks Emeny. President Lowry will give the Stone Lectures at the Princeton Theological Seminary from March 5 through the 8. A student loan fund called Lieutenant John M. Shriver Memorial Student Fund of the Rotary Club of Upper Darby is established. Jack Purdy writes about the State of the Nation which features topics on Congress and the Secretary of War. The third page has the weekly sports section. There is also an advertisement for Lustre Creme a product used by many celebrities.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-03-01

Wooster Voice Editors

The Kappa Theta Gamma will be performing the play "The Music Master" on March 1, 2, and 3. The Wishart Museum will be holding the exhibit "Art in a Modern World" for the Week of the World program arranged by Mr. Theodore Brenson. Erika Mann will be lecturing at the chapel on the evening of March 7. Mrs. Clare Adel Schreiber has written an article on the late life of Mrs. Otelia Compton. The athletics section can be found on page three of this edition of the Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-03-16

Wooster Voice Editors

An editor of the New York Times, J. Donald Adams, will be speaking at the commencement on May 28. The freshman play will be "Yorkshire Pudding," it will be performed on April 13 and 14. The campus has recently has a Red Cross Unit established on campus. On March 19, John Sebastian, "harmonica virtuoso" will perform in the chapel. Seniors will be eligible for the Civil Service Examination. Alice Rodgers writes about Erika Man's experience at the Western Front. A ship named after the College of Wooster is called S.S. Wooster Victory, its part of a commission of ships named after outstanding American colleges and universities. The weekly athletic updates can be found on the third page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-03-22

Wooster Voice Editors

The War Council's clothes drive among the dorms will come to a close on March 28. Miss June Sitler and Miss Jane MacDonald will be performing their voice recital this coming week. On April 7, the Sophomore class will be sponsoring the annual prom; the entertainment will be provided by Hal Nelson and his orchestra. The queen of the 41st Color Day, Jean Wagner, has chosen her court. This year's Gum Shoe Hop, "Four on a Limb" will be performed on March 23 and 24. The campus will be called upon by the Red Cross to donate scraps for the quilt drive. The third page has the weekly athletics updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-04-06

Wooster Voice Editors

On April 21, Ohio Association of College Teachers of Speech annual meeting will take place at the College of Wooster. Senior Voice recitals will occur on April 3 and 6. The 1945-1946 editor of the Index will be Joan Bowman, and Roberta Marsh will be the business manager. On April 9, pianist Sascha Gorodnitzki will be performing in the Westminster Chapel. The administration has announced the summer schedule and the courses that will be offered. The weekly athletics updates can be found on the third page of this edition of the Wooster Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-04-12

Wooster Voice Editors

The 1945-1946 Voice editor will be Jeanne Washabaugh, and the business manager is going to be Elizabeth Burket. The Wooster Orchestra will be having harpist Miss Lucy Lewis of Oberlin as the guest for the April 18th concert. At the 75th commencement, Theodosius Dobzhansky will be granted the honorary degree of science. The Red Cross group is working on sewing baby quilts for areas of Europe that were hit hard by the war. The athletics section can be found on page three.