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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1942-12-10

Wooster Voice Editors

There is the possibility that Wooster will become the training spot for 600 Navy trainees. Dr. Reinhold Niebuhr will be lecturing on Sunday at 11am in the chapel on, "The" Law of Love and the Law of Self-Love." December 11 will be the day the Wooster alumni throughout the country celebrate past memorable events, including the 1901 fire of Old Main. Any men who are members of the Naval Reserve Corps will be required to take four and a half hours of physical education each week next semester. The Art Department has received a donation of a valuable tapestry by Beauvais titled "Le Sculpteure."
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-01-16

Wooster Voice Editors

The front page of this edition begins with details of the January 7th fire in Kenarden Lodge caused by a cigarette. It goes on to describe the founding of the Wooster chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta fraternity, Wilbur LaRoe Jr.'s Chapel Talk, and the influenza epidemic in which 40 students and many faculty members fell ill. On the second page, the authors announce that Freshmen no longer need to wear their caps and there is some discussion of the ban on Mendelssohn's and Gershwin's music in Nazi Germany. Sports updates are given on page 3 with a note that 2 Scots were benched because of influenza.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-02-07

Wooster Voice Editors

The paper begins with a note about a revised version of the college bulletin. The authors go on to announce Professor E. Kingman Eberhart's (Economics) new position on the National Advisory Council, created by the Consumer's Union. The authors note that the Big Four met to select a new student ambassador to send to India. An article on the front page describes changes in the curfew for women students. The second page of the paper includes such headlines as: "Two-thirds of Students Plan to Marry Within Three Years After Graduation" and "War Race Continues as America Passes Defense Land Mark of Protecting U. S."
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-02-13

Wooster Voice Editors

The authors announce a planned talk by Edna Ramseyer, who worked with the American Friend's Service Committee, a Quaker group aiding refugees in Europe. The authors describe Wooster's chapter of Phi Alpha Theta's new constitution. Birt E. Babcock's gift of a Steinway piano and scholarship fund is noted. Various plays and musical productions are announced. Survey results outlining student opinion on the New Deal are listed on page 2 of the paper. Sports are discussed on page 3 and candidates for the Ohio Intercollegiate Oratory Contest are listed on page 4.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-02-20

Wooster Voice Editors

The paper begins with an announcement that Dr. Jesse Baird, a college alumnus and theologian, was to speak at Westminster chapel and the Scot Auditorium. The section "Negroes Present Music in Chapel" details Yuba Congoshiro and Charles Lampkin's planned music performance. James Baird is announced as the Wooster representative at the Ohio Intercollegiate Oratory contest. The results of a student survey indicate that most students think the U.S. will not be able to "stay out of the war." In the section "Restates Position And Classifies Viewpoints of Opposing Criticism," the authors discuss differing opinions on war and peace. The section "Question-Do you think the United States should enter the war?" includes several student opinions as well. A short article on page 4 discusses some students' efforts to form a Peace Service Fellowship group.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-02-27

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition, the authors begin with an announcement that Alexander Drysdale, '41, was chosen to represent Wooster at Ewing Christian College in Allahabad, India. They go on to indicate that Dr. Frank Guy Armitage, an expert on Dickens, was to give a talk in the chapel. The death of Mrs. Netta Strain Scott, donor of Scott auditorium, is announced. Harry R. Flory's chapel talk is discussed. Flory was European News Manager for the United Press and a College of Wooster alumnus. In the page 2 section, "Roosevelt Disillusions Followers as Militarism Replaces New Deal Policy," the authors write, "There are those of us who had faith in the New Deal. One of our greatest disillusionments was the death of that policy in favor of a war policy under America's present day number one militarist." A small article refers to an incident in which 3 filing cabinets of index cards were scattered in the library and a letter to the editor asks if something can be done about such "objectionable occurrences." The 4th page contains a section on "Hell Week" and an article noting the death of Gertrude Gingrich, a professor emerita in the German department, who left $55,000 to the college.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-03-06

Wooster Voice Editors

The front page features an article on Vronsky and Babin, a Russian pianist duo who was scheduled to perform on campus. A "Sadie Hawkins" type dance is described, a Men's Glee Club church concert is announced, and senior placement interviews are discussed. The Voice editors describe their intention to attend a meeting of the Ohio College Newspaper Association. The Color Day pageant organizers announce the year's theme: "In a Persian market." The Civil Aeronautics Authority program is described and summer course offerings are listed. Page 2 includes an opinion piece about the war and a letter to the editor from a faculty member that questions whether the Voice truly represents the student body's opinion on the war and remarks that students from other colleges, namely Hamilton, Smith and Vassar sent a letter to congress stating, "Speaking as young Americans under 36, we wish to urge upon Congress our deep conviction that it is vital to our own future that America give full support to the forces fighting nazism today." In the top right corner of the front page of this edition, there is this note: "Letter insinuates Voice has gone pro-Nazi."
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-03-13

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Voice begins with a listing of available positions for graduating seniors. One position includes the note: "The university will consider only Protestant Christians with proven interest in Christian activities." Dr. Wishart, then president of the college, explains the recent $25.00 tuition increase. The authors announce that "Mary Smucker has been appointed the campus representative of the National Committee on Food for the Small Democracies." Nominations for May Queen are announced and Senator George William Norris is introduced as the speaker for the college's 75th commencement. Dr. J. Harry Cotton is listed as a guest preacher. On the second page, the section "In answer" seems to respond to allegations listed in a letter to the editor in the previous edition. This page also includes the results of a survey on student drinking habits.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-03-20

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue headlines student elections for the Men's Self-Governance Association and Women's Self-Governance Association. Also featured are local concerts, and a letter from London sent to a Wooster student detailing her experiences during the Blitz. Page 2 features a piece criticizing Socialism and its role in allowing the National Socialist Adolf Hitler to rise to power, a piece speculating on the influence a draft would have on Wooster enrollment, and a piece from the Voice calling for more student submissions. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 features continued articles, a report on humanitarian conditions deteriorating in French Africa due to the war, and charity drives.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-03-27

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features the elections of the YMCA, YWCA, Kenarden Council, and the Color Day Queen. The second page features several arguments over the war in Europe, mostly arguing against direct military intervention, but with a few voices arguing in favor of continued economic aid to the United Kingdom, albeit with conditions. There are also arguments in favor of government intervention in breaking up military contractor strikes. Page 3 is devoted to reports on the training and matches of Wooster athletic teams. Page 4 features stories about a Pan-American conference at Oberlin, campus events, and movie showings. The featured film was Charlie Chaplin's: The Great Dictator, a parody of Hitler's rise to power, a topic briefly alluded to in page 2's editorials.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-04-17

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue headlines a change in editorial policy by the new editorial board of the Voice. The Voice, it proclaims, will attempt to shape public opinion rather than providing unvarnished accounts of events. Also featured is a report on the new board itself and an obituary for Birt E. Babcock, a member of the board of trustees, for whom Babcock Hall on campus is named. Finally, there is a column on troop movements on the various fronts of WWII including the invasion of Yugoslavia, and the US takeover of Greenland defenses. Page 2 features a criticism of the Wooster Love Song by a freshman. Also featured is a complaint that the administration of the college campus is causing apathy, and an anecdote about American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. This paper also contains a report on a chapel lecture, a math club trip, and continued articles.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-04-24

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue headlines a day by day account of the Greek front in WWII, including the fall of the Olympic Sector. Also featured is a performance of Persian Nights at Wooster, and campus club activities. Page 2 features an eloquent piece arguing that America should not participate in WWII for the sake of Greek or Chinese or British territorial gains, but should participate if it means a lasting democratic peace will be established in its wake. Another piece argues that Britain under Nazi rule would be acceptable if the alternative would be the loss of American life in war. Also featured is a cartoon mocking an editorial in the previous week's edition by a freshman calling for reform to the Wooster Love Song.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-05-01

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue headlines a column giving updates on the various fronts of WWII and an analysis arguing that at this point a British victory would only be possible if America either entered the war or drastically increased its foreign aid. Also featured is a reelection to be held due to low voter turnout for student government. Page 2 features a column responding to criticism of the peace movement, a biography of Professor Lowell Coolidge, and a piece criticizing the use of 3 hour examinations at Wooster. Page 4 features a report on the May Queen, and various club activities.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-05-08

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice was published May 8th, 1941. The Voice is a student run newspaper published at the College of Wooster. This issue headlines a column reporting on the various fronts of WWII, and an analysis of the Balkan front claiming that Germany lost more than it gained in terms of manpower and supplies. Also featured is a report on the annual Color Day celebration. Page 2 features an article about faculty member, Elizabeth Eleanor Coyle, and the Letters to the Editor. The third page has the updates on the athletics. Page four has articles regarding the band and biology trips, the winners of ten scholarships, and the debate mock trials.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-05-15

Wooster Voice Editors

The 1941 prayer week will be conducted by Reverend Dr. Bernard Iddings Bell, of St. John's. Cathedral, Providence, Rhode Island. Reverend Edward B. Welsh will be awarded the Doctorate of Divinity, and Dr. Benjamin Harrison Willier will be awarded the Doctorate of Science. On May 17, the Spanish fraternity - Sigma Pi Delta - will be holding a conference. Page two has the letters to the editor, and an article about faculty member Charles Owen Williamson.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-05-22

Wooster Voice Editors

This is the last issue of the Wooster Voice for the academic year 1940-1941. The student body elects a new president, as well as other new officers. Trombonist Will Bradley is chosen to perform at the Senior Prom along with drummer Ray McKinley and vocalist Lynn Gardner. One article provides details regarding the year's commencement ceremony and related events. The senior week proceedings will include a speech by Nebraska senator George Norris. One author shares the results of a poll calculating what percent of students claim to be "going steady" with a significant other. Writes express their opinions on whether or not the United States should enter WWII. On a different note, one article reports that fifteen students have gotten engaged during the academic year. Many of these students are seniors who have planned their weddings for shortly before or after graduation.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-09-19

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice was published September 19th, 1941. The Voice is a student run newspaper published at the College of Wooster. The first page has articles about welcoming the new students and staff, registration drop, and the big four making budget cuts. Page two features pieces about, "Freshman Rules," "Facts in Review," as well as many other articles. The third page has updates on the past week's athletics scores and happenings. The fourth page has articles about the beginning of the year occurrences, as well as half a page of advertisements. This summer, the college spent approximately $10,000 on renovations.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-09-25

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice details a potential $400,000 endowment from the Babcock estate. The Facts in Review column details Nazi troop movements in Russia: the seizure of Kiev, isolation of Crimea, and the bombings of Moscow and Leningrad [St. Petersburg]. It further details executions in Vichy France, and the execution of fifty Jews in Berlin. The rest of the paper features reports mostly on club activities and tryouts. Page 3 is the sports section, and page 4 is a collection of miscellaneous stories including an endowment for the library and an alumni offering of a cash prize for essays about the future of the College of Wooster. Notably there are no political letters to the editor in this issue.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-10-02

Wooster Voice Editors

The college has acquired property with a house from the late Mrs. J. S. R. Overholt in which the Conservatory of Music will be moving to. The 1941 Index was awarded the All-American rating by the National Scholastic Press at the University of Minnesota. This semester, 865 students are enrolled at the college. Holden basement and Kenarden dining rooms will be experiencing Co-ed dining beginning on October 6. Fifty-six men from the 1940-1942 have entered the Army. The letters to the editor can be found on the second page. The third page has the athletic updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-10-09

Wooster Voice Editors

On October 17, the college will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a dinner and speakers. Connecticut governor Raymond Earl Baldwin and Guy E. Snavely, executive director of the Association of American Colleges will both present. The Student Union building dedication is postponed because of steel shipments delays. Index office will hold an open house for upperclassmen interested in working on the yearbook. This edition also notes that the previous Monday and Wednesday, 192 men and women sat together in at attempt at co-ed dining.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-10-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This is the 75th Anniversary edition of the Wooster Voice. The first page of this issue announces two musical alumni events on campus. The first event, a joint vocal and piano concert, would be given by two alumni. Genevieve Rowe Hill and Robert Payson Hill returned to campus to put on this concert for the 75th Anniversary and Homecoming. The second concert was also given by a distinguished alumni. Howard Shaw, a baritone, was to give another concert for the anniversary and Homecoming events. The second page of the issue includes an article that reflects on "Looking Ahead" after the 75th anniversary. The article focuses on the betterment of the relationship between the college and the townspeople in Wooster. On the final page of this edition, there is an article announcing that there will be a trial for co-ed dining on campus. The issue ends with information regarding athletics, and a number of advertisements for local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-10-23

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page of this issue of the newspaper includes an article about an athletic game between Wooster and Muskingum. The game was held at Muskingum, and there was transportation arranged for Wooster students to travel and attend the game. The is another article that announces a guest visit to campus. Theodor Broch, the former mayor of Narvik, Norway, was invited to campus to talk about his experiences during the German invasion of Norway. During the invasion, Broch was captured and condemned to death for sabotage. The third page of the paper details members of the football team, and has a list of advertisements from local businesses. On the final page of this issue of the Wooster Voice, there is a follow up article about the co-ed dining trial that was first announced in the previous issue.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-10-30

Wooster Voice Editors

On the front page of this issue of the newspaper, there is an article that welcomes the visiting high school students, including their schedule for the day. The community of Wooster will be sponsoring a Halloween Party in hopes to lessen the rowdiness and pranks. One article explains the current student sentiments in regards to the possibility of the country entering the war. The paper sent out a poll to the students of the college, asking them about how they felt about the war. 642 students answered the poll, and 69.4% of the students voted to stay out of war. Dad's day will be observed on campus on November 8th, there will be a football game, two plays, and a sermon given by President Wishart. On the third page of the paper, there is information about the athletic events involving Wooster students. Finally, the paper ends with a number of advertisements for local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-11-06

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page of this issue of the Wooster Voice features multiple articles that announce the activities on campus for "Dad's Day." These articles include a welcome letter from President Wishart to the guests for the weekend. On the third page of the paper, there is information about the different athletic teams on campus. There is also an announcement of a free radio course that is being held by the Physics Club. The last page of the issue features a continuation of articles from various pages, and a number of advertisements from local businesses. The paper ends with a number of advertisements for various local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1941-11-13

Wooster Voice Editors

The paper begins with an article that states that Professor Aileen Dunham of History favors immediate U.S. entry into World War II. Another article describes President Wishart's "pledge dedicating every effort of the American students to a total defense of America, and full aid to the countries fighting Hitlerism." Plans for a bonfire and for the last all-college dance before the Christmas formal are announced. The new Civil Morale Service, which aimed to educate the public and students about events of the time is described. The Women's Self-Government Association announces Polish princess and author Paul Sapieha's planned talk. Survey results revealed that "a majority of Wooster students favor a popular vote before American soldiers can be sent abroad. Most students are opposed to fighting Japan even if Japan attacks Russia."