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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-04-26

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The Girls' Chorus will hold their annual spring concert on the evening of May 3. The schedule of the music student's recitals are found in a column on the first page. There will be a reception for the Voice staff awarding students gold and silver keys. The gold keys will represent four years on the staff, or three years of outstanding work. The silver keys represent three years of participation or two years of outstanding work. Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton will be the 1945 class play, it will be performed on May 11, 12, and 25. Representing the state of Ohio, Robert Forsberg will be giving his orator speech on the "Seeds of WWIII." The athletics section can be read on the third page of this edition of the Wooster Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-05-03

Wooster Voice Editors

The Wishart Museum will have contemporary paintings on display on loan from Whitney Museum of American Art until the end of the school year. The Alumni Association has cancelled the reunions and meetings for commencement. Professor Earl Ford will be taking a leave of absence in order to do research in the field of radar. The classes that will be offered for the summer session has been announced. The third page has the usual athletics section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-09-20

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Five new faculty members have joined the college, and four faculty members have returned. Part of Kenarden will be occupied by male students, as well as the Navy. Even though the war has ended, the V5 unit of Wooster will still remain since their has been no word otherwise. 725 students have enrolled at the college, only 100 of them are men. Professor of physics, Dr. W. R. Westhafer and Coach L. C. Boles both passed away suddenly over the summer. A junior of the college, John H. Chidester, died on June 30. The third page of this edition of the Wooster Voice has the updates on athletics. An interview features Hassan Khajeh-Nouri, an Iranian student. The college is accommodating programs to suite the needs of veterans who wish to enter the college.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-09-27

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The Student Senate has passed a new Women's Self Government Association constitution, the Student-Faculty Relations committee needs to vote on it next, and then the women will vote on it at chapel. The Presbyterian Church's Christian Board of Education is shooting a movie and The College of Wooster is one of the eight Presbyterian schools to be included. The YMCA and YWCA have started a fundraiser to send Christmas boxes for children in Europe. This year, the Scot Band will be under the supervision of Mr. William DeVeny, and selected students will direct the band. The third page has the weekly athletics section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-10-04

Wooster Voice Editors

News of the World features news in various locations from September 24 through October 4. Class elections occurred and Jerry Katherman was elected as president. Twenty-one men who formerly served in the service have enrolled back into the college. A list highlights the Freshman Orientation meetings and topics on the first page. A feature recounts the tales from a German refugee. An article highlights Leonard Canegata also known as Canada Lee and how he advocate's for African American rights. Director, producer and author Hamilton MacFadden, talks about a promising future. The third page has the athletics section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-10-11

Wooster Voice Editors

On the first page in the far left column, Robert Tucker writes updates on the world news from October 5 through October 11. The Wayne County Forum will be bringing different speakers to the Wooster High School throughout the year. The YMCA and YWCA are fundraising to send 200 Christmas boxes to war torn European countries. Dad's Day and Homecoming weekend will be combined this year beginning on October 20. The athletics section can be found on the third page of this edition of the Wooster Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-10-19

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a series of updates on the Nuremberg Trials, disarmament of Japan, and strike updates. Also featured prominently on the first page is the announcement of the plan for closing the Navy V-5 Program, under which Wooster was used for the training of Navy cadet officers. The 26th annual homecoming dance is also documented, along with a letter remarking on the importance of the dance as the first post-WWII homecoming dance. A report of a lecture from Dr. Robert Hartman detailing his escape from Nazi Germany is featured prominently. Page 2
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-10-25

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A column on the left of the first page by Robert Tucker gives some world news, a lot of it about the war and government. Tomorrow, the Board of Trustees will convene to discuss new study plans, and by-law revisions. On November 10, the Wooster Co-eds will present a variety show to the veterans at the Crile General Hospital in Cleveland. The letters to the editor can be found on page two, and the sports section is on page three of this edition of the Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-11-09

Wooster Voice Editors

Out of 594 Wooster students, 442 of them opposed the compulsory military training that was proposed a month ago by the President. On November 4, the Big Four Drive began with the goal of $2,750. This drive raises money for the following groups and programs: Wooster in India, National War Fund, World Student Service Fund, Week of Prayer, YMCW, YWCA, Big Four, Freshman Forum, and Sunday Evening Forum. The sophomore class is sponsoring an all college Cabaret Party on November 16. The second quarter will begin on November 18, and students will be required to attend college or town church four times. Tonight, Miss Sybil Gould will be presenting an art exhibition of her work in the Wishart Museum including: prints, sketches, drawings, and enamels. A review of the book Black Boy, the story of author Richard Wright's own life and struggle among his suffering fellow 'Negroes' is featured
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-11-15

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A new inn is in the plans to be built sponsored by alumni on the land that is adjacent to the gulf course. This inn will cost approximately $200,000. A committee of students and faculty have named ten seniors to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. The Wooster students are launching a Relief Drive for clothes and bedding for people in Europe and Asia. The Wishart Museum will have Miss Sybil GouId's prints, drawings, sketches, and enamels on display beginning on November 9.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-11-29

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On November 21, seven students testified before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives favoring more appropriations to the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Association. The Women's Student Government Association revised their constitution that lengthens curfew hours, and more. The Wishart Museum will have 35 prints that contain events from American history on display for two weeks beginning November 30. Dr. Sam Higginbottom, Agriculture Head of Indian College speaks at the chapel.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1945-12-14

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the newspaper announces the brand new study program that will be implemented at the college: independent study. September 1946 marked the date of the installation of this new academic process. The current sophomore and freshmen were allowed to choose between the existing program or the new program, but all new students would be required to finish their time at the college under the new process. On page 2, there is an article that announces that the Poetry Association published the work of several Wooster students. The issue ends with a number of advertisements from local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-01-20

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This issue of the Wooster voice features a story on the College of Wooster's pastor, Curtis Douglass, accepting a post in Iowa, the creation of a committee to help coordinate war efforts between several already existing clubs on campus, and an upcoming lecture by a Rabbi on the "Jewish Problem." Page 2 contains an advertisement for war bonds under the heading: "How About A Bank Account for Dreams?." Page 3 contains a comic also advertising for war bonds as well as the sports section. Page 4 contains an article revealing the results of a racial attitude survey of Wooster townspeople, the main finding of which was: "that about 75% of the people feel no prejudice to people of other races." Page 4 also contains several local news bulletins, ads, and jokes.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-02-03

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The seniors have just hit the realization that this is their last semester here at the college, and an article on the first page address this fact, along with the fact that there will only be approximately a dozen men graduating with this class because the majority are in the army. This year's Gum Shoe Hop has been chosen to be the musical "Don't Look Now" written by Carol Bender and Betty Marr. The second page features an article reminding the students to stay off the grass this time of the year since it is very sensitive, they should instead stop begin lazy and take the sidewalks.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-02-10

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During the week of February 14 through 20, the campus will be focusing on national and international affairs--"Week of the World." The cast for this year's Gum Shoe Hop, "Don't Look Now," has been released. The third page has the weekly athletic updates. Lt. Archibald J.Lewis lost his life in a crash on February 7, he was a graduate of the 1942 class, and nephew of the head of the Sociology Department.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-02-17

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This issue of the Wooster Voice prominently features a photo of a member of student government purchasing a war bond. Other stories prominently featured on the front page include the capture of a Wooster pilot by the Germans, speculation as to the preferred type of person to be the next Wooster College President. A special dinner is to be held, which is managed by a black leader, William McKnight, a member of an organization created by President Roosevelt to promote black participation in the war and public sector. Page 2 features an advertisement for working with the Navy, an op-ed arguing that the Soviet Union's recent adaptation of democracy is a transparent ruse, and that Stalin is working towards a post-war domination of Eastern Europe, granting him far more influence in the future League of Nations, and that Britain is working towards the same goal in Western Europe, meaning that the United States must come to a decision in foreign policy as to its post war vision and actively move to enforce it. Page 2 also features a call for class and club meetings to both begin and end on time. Page 3 is the sports section, and page 4 which is mostly advertisements and continued stories from previous pages.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-02-24

Wooster Voice Editors

The Wayne County quota for the drive sponsored by the Red Cross is set at $65,000. Tickets are being sold for the Metropolitan Opera that will be in Cleveland from May 1 through the 6. On March 2, 3, and 4, Kappa Theta Gamma will be performing "Shubert Alley" by Mel Dinelli. Lt. John O. Benton, a student at the college for two years, was killed in action. Graduate of the 1941 class Captain Paul Lamale was reported missing in the South Pacific. Six men of the college will be entering the service within the next week.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-03-02

Wooster Voice Editors

Brought to campus by Phi Beta Kappa, Dr. Joseph Remenyi of Hungary will be lecturing on March 9. The United States President has set aside March for Red Cross Month. Rehearsals for this year's Gum Shoe Hop, "Don't Look Now" are under way. The Wooster Federation of Music is bringing James Melton of the Metropolitan Opera Company to campus on March 24. The Red Cross reminds blood donors not to eat within four hours of donating blood--there has been an increase in fatty bloods. An article on page two titled, "Times of Decision," discusses how Germany should be treated after the war is over. The athletic updates can be found on page three.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-03-16

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This year's Gum Shoe Hop musical directors are Joanne Gault Stan Gault for the musical, "Don't Look Now." The Gum Shoe Hop will be performed on March 17 and 18. Miss Elizabeth Bechtel, head librarian, will be retiring after working here for forty-four years. Four Wooster students will be competing at the State Oratorical Contests. The Red Cross has set the fundraising goal for Wayne County at $65,000. The athletics section can be found on page three of this edition of the Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-03-23

Wooster Voice Editors

James Melton will be performing in the chapel on March 24 at 8pm; Tommy Dorsey will be playing in the gym that same evening. The Midwestern Writers' Conference Association is sponsoring a contest for manuscripts submitted by people of the midwest. The Girls' Chorus spring concert will take place on April 3. Four men will receive their Honorary Degrees at the 1944 commencement exercises: : Harold H. Burton and Charles F. Wishart receiving doctor of laws, and Paul W. Gauss and John V. Stephens receiving doctor of divinity. An article featured on the first page gives fashion tips for the spring. The Office of Admissions announced the starting dates and schedule for the next school year. Pages three and four list some of the Wooster students in service. The fifth page gives the weekly athletics updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-03-30

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Page one has a large image of the Girls’ Chorus of Wooster, announcing their annual secular concert. Articles reference the importance of donating plasma during the war, the retirement of the head of the reserve library after seventeen years Olla Fern Kieffer, and an interview with Tommy Dorsey. The second page features opinions on the lack of courtesy at the college, and an article regarding a book drive for students in prison camps. People could take The Red Cross At Home Nursing course in order to learn more about scarlet fever. Page three reports on sports, and discusses the loss of major league players to the draft. Pages three and four include ads for war bonds. One of these advertisements specifically, on page three, was created by Dr. Seuss.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-04-20

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The first page features an article about receiving mail from a former graduate who was a prisoner of war in Germany and how students could send him mail. He shared “they had had a wonderful midnight service on Christmas Eve; that he was finding an opportunity to read some English novels that he had missed ; and that he and two other men were pooling their food, cooking together, and making out very, well.” It also announces the retirement of Professor Martin Remp after 29 years of service and welcomes the new staff of The Voice, which was the first time in the history that two junior coeds would head the staff. The second page features Opinion columns that debate the curriculum and in “Times of Decision” where the author E.S.N. talks about international government and says “The real causes of war and hate, of intolerance and racial prejudice are found in each one of us. We cause the wars. We have the intolerance and prejudice. We are selfish and bigoted. No public instrument is responsible; it is the public itself.” Page 3 reports sports and has a large advertisement for War Bonds and Stamps. Page 5 features many advertisements including a large advertisement with a photo featuring wedding dresses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-04-27

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This is the last issue of the year before the seventy-fourth commencement events that were held in honor of College of Wooster President Charles F. Wishart, known as Prexy, for his 25 years of service. The first page features an article about the Ohio College Association honoring Wishart with a special tribute at their meeting. “The Shack” is said to be affected by the war saying the clientele is now dominantly female, and, “...that wars may come and go but the ‘Shack’ will carry on, leaving a poignant memory in the hearts of all true Woosterians.” In addition, page 2 has an ad for war stamps, as well as an appreciation of Wishart proclaiming, “Prexy's leaving creates a void which can never quite be filled.” Page three has a large photo of Wishart with the title "Wooster merchants congratulate Prexy on his 25 years at Wooster," many businesses showing their support are listed. Another image of President Wishart can be found on page four.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-09-28

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This is the first paper of the 1944 academic year. It begins with a note from the new president of the college, Howard Lowry, who was the college's seventh president. On the first page, new faculty members are announced and an article provides further information on the new president. Details about the planned inauguration are also included. Dr. Henry William Taeusch is introduced as the new Dean of the College. In a small section on page 2 entitled "Dunkirk, Bataan...Arnhem," the authors describe the Battle of Arnhem, which had ended just two days prior to the publication of this issue. The sports page includes a section on women's athletics.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1944-10-05

Wooster Voice Editors

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has loaned twenty-one tempera and oil paintings to the Wishart Museum, the exhibit will open on October 18. Hundreds of political, educational, and religious members will be attending President Lowry's inauguration on October 21. The 1944 Index has received a First Class Honor rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. Athletic updates can be found on the third page. Three professors have taken a leave of absence for this year in order to do research.