Hollins Student Newspapers: 1941

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Hollins Columns (1941 Apr 10)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Hollins Goes on National Broadcast: NBC Carries Program from Richmond
- Legislative Ends Petition Work
- Mrs. Reeves Has Party for Seniors
- Wieman Speaks on Personality an Democracy
- Choral Club in Music Festival
- Susan Johnston Heads New Cargoes
- Cotillion Club Elects Collings
- Play Production Class Rehearses War Play
- Second Skating Party Next Saturday
- Dramatic Board Selects Last Play [The Lamp and the Bell]
- Freya Begins May Day Plans
- Dramatic Critic Brings Intimate Theatre Glimpses: John Mason Brown, Traveler, Writer, Theatre-lover and Goer
- Freshmen Join Hollins Columns
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Letters to the Editor
- Under the Dome
- Dr. Gordon Continues the Marriage Lectures
- Choir Plans Music for Easter Night
- Eight Hollins Girls Attend Curie Lecture
- Sophomore Circus-Prom Affords a Crackerjack Time
- The Time for Eggs is Easter Time, Etc.
- Lament for the Absent Laddies
- Cinema Guild Brings Old Films
- Departments Plan Trips to Various Institutions
- Senior Class Improves Plans for Commencement
- Survey of Our Alumnae Doings
- W. Pope Barney Lays Plans for Campus Growth: Program Includes Plans for Chapel, Dining Hall, Dormitory, Art Building
- Council Revises Recording System: New Philosophy of Time, Work, Responsibility Formed
- I.R.C. Plans Joint Discussion With Washington and Lee
- Senior Class Has Forums, Parties Planned
- James Friskin to Play April 17
- Hanging Fire, or Don’t Forget to Turn Over
- Lawrence Tibbett Sings at Concert: Roanoke Concert Includes Varied Selection of Songs
- Exchange…
- We Suggest
- The Clothes Bag
- Lenten Services Held for Holy Week
- The Collegiate Review
- Student Sees International Stage
- Seniors Write New Financial Words
- Sport Slants
Hollins Columns (1941 Apr 24)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Edit[ors of] Hollins Columns (pictures)
- A.D.A.’s Vote Metcalfe, Kuntz Into the Purple
- I.R.C. Brings British Citizen as Speaker
- Six Faculty Take Interesting Trips
- Peters and Smith Chosen Leaders for Centennial Year
- Student Government Elects Other Important Officers
- Final Marriage Lecture Given by Dr. Faith Gordon April 30
- Alice Clagett Gives Recital
- Riding Club Will Present Show April 26
- Turner Hall Fund Will Sponsor Carnival May 3
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Lament From the Learned
- Letters to the Editor
- Under the Dome
- Mrs. Dunbar Talks on Opportunities of Job Contacts
- Richmond Trip Was One Hot Time
- Seniors Have Series of Interesting Forums
- Valeria Kuntz Elected to Head Junior Class
- We Suggest
- Mr. Friskin Plays in Little Theatre
- Hollins Hostess to Scout Leaders
- Junior Class Now Harbors Famous Dancer and Traveler
- Dawn Patrol Turn-Out Brings May Day Morale
- Trusler Leads Student chapel
- Seniors Eat, Sing, Lose Voices At Party Given by Mrs. Reeves
- New Requirements Listed for Dramatic Participation
- The Clothes Bag
- Wallace Gives Series of Teas for Freshmen
- Old Silent Films Shown Saturday
- Professors Talk on French Painters
- Seniors Lead in Scholarship According to Recent Survey
- Society
- Students Defy Law of Gravity: World Turns Upside Down or Rink Me Another
- Dissatisfied Ads
- Virginia Scientists Hold Convention
- University Club Will Sing Here
- Peters, Smith Attend Conference in Atlanta
- Sport Slants
Hollins Columns (1941 Dec 5)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- You See in Glance Hour After Dance, Death to Romance
- Take Your Advice and You’ll Entice
- The Receiving Line Dates Decline
- Although He is Gruesome You’ll Be a Cute Twosome
- Always It is Who, Tom, James, Ask Will Go With You
- Winnie-the-Pooh Has His Eye on You
- Campus Doctor Jekylls and Mister Hydes Take All the Men from Prom Trotters’ Sides
- Prom Regulations
- Who is For Who and Who is For You?
Hollins Columns (1941 Feb 13)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Blanshard Opens Founder’s Day With Address on Pacifism: Banquet Speakers Honor Three Hollins Presidents; Alumnae Meet Saturday
- Hearst Art Objects Bought for Hollins
- Cotillion Sets February 28 as Tentative Date for Dance
- Spring Play Held March 15
- March 7 Set As Date for “Hollins Day” at Heironimus
- Students Knit, Raise Money for British War Relief
- Stay off the Grass; We Want It to Last
- Miss French Helps Cabinet for Improved Y.W.C.A
- Curricular Committee Investigates Lowered Academic Standards: Reason Sought in Campus Organizations
- Hollins Basketball Team Attends Tri-College Play Day
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Letters to the Editor
- The Jabberholly (poem)
- Under the Dome
- “Cargoes” Prints Freshmen Work: Winning Contribution of Freshman Contest Printed
- Cyn Collings’ Picture Accepted by Mlle. Staff
- Alumnae Discuss Careers for Girls
- Student Body Buys Victrola
- Choral Club Sings on Radio Monday
- Minor Claims Already Paid By Student Insurance Plan
- Writers’ Club Announces New Program for Semester
- Camera Club Shows Movies: Exhibit to be Displayed During the Month of March
- Film Guild Shows “Grand Illusion”
- Orchids, Gripes, Candy, Ducks: Valentine’s Day at Holl Coll
- Turtles Arrive With a Bang
- Mr. Robert Coodale Dubbed “Deems Taylor” of Roanoke
- The Clothes Bag
- Hollins Club Formed at Texas
- Faculty Members Write School Song
- Red-Blue Tradition Began Before 1900
- Bedlam Reigns Supreme While Gals Grab Grades
- Richmond Enjoys Chrysler Exhibit
- Party Lines
- Seminars Begun by 14 Seniors
- Current Novels Added to Library
- CCC Boys Will Not Hear Hollins Choral Club Sing
- Skaters Sprawl For Cabin Roof
- Educators Discuss Student Failures
- Story by Susan Johnston, Printed in the W&L Magazine
- Coolidge Quartet Pleases Roanoke
- Council Undertakes Recording Problems
- New “Purple” Bring New Color to A.D.A.
- Orchesis Selects New Members After Try-Outs
- Bunce Paintings Shown in East
- I.R.C. Brings Bennett to Campus
- Hollins Influences D.Dix to Write Lovelorn Advice
- Exit Glamour, Enter Glad Girl In Sarah Lawrence “The Campus”
- The Ravin’ Femme (poem)
- Sport Slants
Hollins Columns (1941 Feb 27)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Herionimus Has Hollins Day: Students Serve as Models While American Theme Sets Stage for Styles
- Chapel Service Led By Dean: Sweet Briar Head Talks To Hollins Students
- Plans for Prom Are Underway
- Opera Company Presents “The Yoemen of the Guard”
- Red-Blue Game Closes Season
- Eminent Philosopher is Convocation Speaker
- Hollins College Celebrates Traditional Founder’s Day
- 27 Candidates For Spinster Selected: Five Candidates in Last Years’s Feature Section; Kent to Make Photographs
- Work Begins on Spring Play; Sally White Has Lead: Roanoke College Supplies Actors for “Kind Lady”
- “Play Bridge for British” Successful Party Slogan
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Letters to the Editor
- Bonquets…
- Broccoli…
- Modes by Maraist
- New Officer to Succeed Butler
- Mercy House Treats Victim
- Orchesis Rehearses for Convocation
- Radio Programs Create Interest
- Recital Given By Students: Promising Music Pupils Show Artistic Talent in Recent Chapel Program
- Choral Club Begins Concert Season
- Up in Infirmary-Down in Dumps: Hollins Student Tells Inside Story
- Y.W.C.A. Leaders Go to Richmond
- Hollins Contends in Sports Day
- Fifth Column…
- Student Government Petitions
- Pink Slips
- Bolger Gives Piano Recital For Students
- Choir to Sing for Churches
- Freshmen Are Victors in Inter-class Games
- Pursuit Planes
- Girls Prepare for Spring Vacation
- Plans are Made For Improving Gym Facilities
- Hollins Students Attend Florida Conference
- Hollins Riding Club Plans Annual Horse Show
- Interesting Exhibits in Hollins Library
- Social Dancing is Sponsored by Communities
- James Speaks to Alumnae
- Tobacco Road Leads to Grave
- Wilson Presents Centennial Plans
- Bankhead Plays Roanoke Soon
- Pepys Into Hollins Wild Life Or Why Freshmen Aren’t Fresh
- Curie Chemical Broadcasts Soon
- Camera Club Exhibits Photos
- Writers’ Club Gets Underway
- Freshmen Take Placement Tests
- Candid Campus Portraits by Venturing Apprentices
- Broadway Players Come to Roanoke
- Forum Discusses Dies Committee
- Did You Know?
Hollins Columns (1941 Mar 13)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Josephine Roche Speaks Tonight on “Industrial Democracy”: Former Assistant Secretary of Treasury is Industrialist and Graduate of Vassar
- Editor Atkinson Speaks to I.R.C.
- New Staff Edits Spring “Cargoes”
- Miss Marjorie Browning Will Remain as Instructor
- Students Attend Y.W.C.A. Meet: Clagett, Anderson, Harrison Join Group in Richmond
- Gordon Leads Marriage Talks
- Irwin Edman Urges Students to Continue Studies in Crisis
- Roanoke College Boys Brighten Play Rehearsals
- Miss Wallace Plans Tea for Freshmen on March 14
- Hollins Column Staff
- Campus Opinion
- Under the Dome
- The Clothes Bag
- Social Committee Plans More Parties
- Bright Smiles Bring Money for Benefit of Turner Hall
- Johnson and Woolfe Wear Purple After Drinks and Puns on A.D.A.
- Tonsils, Teeth Fill Vacation
- Music Department Presents Student Recital in Chapel
- Party Lines
- Sport Slants
- Collings’ Picture Judged Winner
- Curie Chemical Gives Tea Today
Hollins Columns (1941 May 29)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Books Burning, Tears Flowing: Graduation ’41
- Hollins Columns Presents Manager and Column Writer
- Final Elections Complete School Year: Roethke Heads Freya; Chief Marshal
- Psychology Major in Piano Recital
- Famous Tennis Players Give Exhibition at Club
- Erica Brown, of Belgium, Elected Y.W.C.A. President
- West Goes With the Wind, “Direct Hit” Ventilates Attic
- Molly Weeks Heads Riders
- Randolph Gives Nine Petitions, Rejects Two
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Opportunity Knocks
- Cleanup Week: Why Not?
- A Commencing
- World Wind
- Under the Dome
- Modes By Maraist
- Invader Enters Quiet Valley; Carvin Creek Scene of Battle
- Students Plan Summer Visits
- Hollins Wins First Showing at V.P.I.
- Final Golf Match Shows Day Winne
- Sans Examination Worries, Freshmen Frolic at Picnic
- Pink Slips
- Centennial Cargoes Staff Distributes First Issue
- They Are Going, They Are Going-But They’re No More Like ’41
Hollins Columns (1941 May 8)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Ridley and Hardwick Co-Star in Commencement Play May 31^st: Dramatic Board Will Present Play in Forest of Arden
- Students Support Benefit Festival
- Conga Competition Held at Senior Cotillion May 9
- White, Lead in Spring Play, Wins Drama Scholarship
- Honor Group Taps 4 New Members
- Peters Outlines Student Policies
- Ruth Dennett Elected to Lead Centennial Class Next Year
- Students Choose S.G. Officers
- I.R.C. Elects Henri Carter as President for Next Year
- Theodore F. Adams, of Richmond, Will Deliver Baccalaureate Sermon: Howard M. Jones Chosen as Commencement Speaker
- Rising Sophomores Elect Nancy Cooper as President
- Hollins Column Staff
- Letters to the Editor
- Under the Dome
- Orchesis Presents Convocation
- Department Notes
- Faculty Receive Honors
- Theatrical Group Presents War Play
- Miss Fillinger Exhibits Pictures of Scientists
- Kuntz and Metcalf Meet Roosevelt in A.D.A. Stunt
- Executive Council Elects Group Leaders for 1941-42
- Future Plan Upsets Routine
- Nixie-Pixies’ Pageant Crowds Festive May Day
- Voltaire Discussed by French Teacher
- Student Recital Features Original Piano Composition
- Pink Slips
- Dramatic Board Selects Janet Simpson as President
- Roanoke Theatres Feature Musical Comedy, Sea Tragedy
- College Students Edit New Magazine
- Exhibit of Ancient Books Includes Papyrus Leaf
- Seniors Plan Sophomore Farewell Party for May 19
- Hollins Alumnae to Return May 31^st
- Hollins, University of Virginia Give Joint Concert
- Ellen Leech Sings in Voice Recital
- Violin Concert Scheduled May 12
- Don’t Be Bothered by Cough, Try Wally’s X-Ray Machine
- Modes by Maraist
- Athlete’s Feat
- Major Ingoldsby Speaks on “Juvenile Delinquency”
- Blue Ribbons, Silver Cups Awarded to Hollins Riders
- Golf Tournament Held Next Week
- Ping-Pong Games Finish Next Week
- Virginia Martin Heads Athletics
- Fashion Designer Visits Hollins
- Bird Trips Hard on Class Morale
- The Students Discuss Twelve O’Clock Dating Privilege
Hollins Columns (1941 Nov 14)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Ruth Talley and Penny Jones Named as Leads in Fall Play
- Aims Discussed by Committee
- Hollins Riding Club Entertains Spectators With Novel Presentation of Annual Gymkhana
- Thanksgiving Festivities Will Offer Varied Entertainment
- Frosh Will Give Plays Saturday
- Rohner Elected All-State Inner
- Plans for Junior Prom Begun, Directed by Vice President
- Hollins Columns Staff
- For Benefits Received
- Free Speech (Letters to the Editor)
- We’re In Favor of It (poem)
- World Wind
- Under the Dome
- Hollins Columns Wins State Awards
- Prominent Pianist To Perform Here
- Lecture Briefs
- Seniors Thrill Spectators With Farce of Today and Yesterday
- Selling Agencies Besiege Campus
- This Collegiate World
- Hollins Annual Honors Beauty
- Albright Speaks on Bible History
- Baldwin Remarks on War Situation
- Attention! [New Rules for Chapel]
- Modes…by Maraist
- Campus Landscaping Improved With Newly-Planted Shrubbery
- Chekhov Actors Charm Audience With Unusual Scenery Changes
- Faculty Members Represent Hollins at Inauguration
- Off the Record
- Pink Slips
- Present Senior Class Wins for Fourth Straight Hockey Season
- Around Back Campus
- Informal Dance Given Saturday
- I.R.C. Holds Panel Discussion
- Traditional Odd-Even Hockey Game and Banquet Will Cause Campus Excitement on November 18^th
- The Students Discuss: Possibility of War With Japan
Hollins Columns (1941 Nov 28)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Prom Features Sherman Hayes
- Six Honored by Who’s Who
- Mr. Shaffer Talks on “Water Colors”
- “The Joyous Season” Will Be Presented Saturday; Faculty and Student Talent Join to Make a Hit
- Red Cross Nets High Proceeds
- Freshman Class Plans Elections
- “Life With Father” Plays in Roanoke
- Virgil Fox Plays at Convocation
- Hollins Columns Staff
- All Play and No Work!
- Hollins Stands Alone
- The Question Before the House (poem)
- World Wind
- Under the Dome
- Modes…by Maraist
- Numerous Activities Entertain Hollins During Thanksgiving Day Celebration
- Plans Outlined for Centennial in Convocation
- Off the Record
- Preview of Christmas Spirit Promises Turkey and Parties
- Stars Are Seen from New Angle
- Y.W.C.A. Meeting Will Hear Reports
- Senior Forum Has Second Meeting of This Session
- Luis Fischer Talks at Roanoke Forum
- Date on Campus Has Grand Time
- The Patter of Little Feet
- Field Trip Enjoyed by Psych Students
- Fellowships Given By Fashion School
- Scavenger Hunt Results Judged
- This Collegiate World
- The Yellow Tigers of the Even Team Triumph over Black Cats Before Hundreds of Fans
- Gold Pins Awarded Hall and Rohner
- Around Back Campus
- The Students Discuss: Labor
- Free Speech (Letters to the Editor)
Hollins Columns (1941 Oct 17)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Quartet Opens Fall Concerts at Formal Convocation
- Seniors Name Date for Stunt, Class Forum Discusses Plans
- Episcopalians Entertained by Roanoke Church Women
- June Smith Tells of New Judicial Board Policy
- Architect Presents Plans, Trustees Study Blueprints
- Red Cross Plans College Roll Call, Ruedi in Charge
- Schubert’s “Blossom Time” Plays Roanoke
- E.A. Bonnet Here for Short Visit, Describes Situation in Holland
- Y.W. Reorganized, Brown Announces
- Quiet Hour Improves in West Under New House Presidents
- Students Elect Diana Harrison Treasurer of Executive Council: Outstanding Leader Will Be New Officer of Current Session
- Com. Ellsberg I.R.C. Speaker
- Lunt and Fontanne Stage “There Shall Be No Night”
- Hollins Columns Staff
- First Warning
- Cheers for Tinker Tea House
- World Wind
- In Panama
- Under the Dome
- Six Hollins Girls Model at Gala Opening of Woodrum Field
- Cinema Guild Presents Russian Film on October 18
- This Collegiate World
- Lecture Briefs
- What V.M.I. Thinks of Hollins, or How We Poor Boys Suffer
- One War Ago…Today
- Texas Festival Attracts Hollins
- Infantry Marches on Cabin, Gen. Chevreaux Commands
- Modes…By Maraist
- 600 Teachers Hold Annual Meeting on Hollins Campus
- Cupid’s Business Gets Boost as Hollins Girls Get Their Man
- Knudsen Comes to Hollins
- Off the Record
- Fire Alarm Bell Throws Hollins Into Confusion
- Pink Slips
- Athlete’s Feat
- Ann Hall Directs Tennis Tournament; Frosh Show Interest
- Raining, Snowing, It’s Skating, We’re Going (poem)
- Tinker Day Around the Corner, but Only Mr. Cocke Knows Which
- “Gravey” Comes to the Stables on Every Leave to Greet Girls
- Miss Alice Marble Advises Women on “Keeping Fit”
- The Students Discuss: Social Office Policy
Hollins Columns (1941 Oct 3)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Famous Lecturer, Philosopher [Maurice Hindus] Will Speak in Little Theatre: “German, Slav, Anglo-Saxon: Who Will Rule the World,” Will Be the Subject of His Address
- Sophomores Plan Tea Dance on October 25 for Freshmen
- Carolyn Peters Plans Changes in Constitution
- Centennial Celebration Plans Are Set for May 16-19, 1942
- Rust Heads Keller Committee; Group Sponsors Hike Saturday: This Committee is Assisting the Athletic Board in Giving a Skating Party October 11
- Hollins Starts Red Cross Work
- Architect Pope Barney’s Plan for College’s Expansion Calls for Development of South Campus
- Calendar of Events
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Words on Policy
- In Memoriam [Mrs. Ella Cocke and Mrs. S.H. McVitty]
- Centennial Demands Class Unity
- World Wind
- Under the Dome
- Scoop: Men Swamp the Campus; Bedlam Breaks Out At Hollins
- Lecture Briefs
- Washington Store Honors Hollins in Window Display
- The Music Association Met to Discuss Plans for Fall
- Organization Notes
- Hollins Students Receive Special Insurance Policy
- In “Olden Days” Saturday a Time to Mend and Sew
- Roualt’s Work Exhibited Here
- Pink Slips
- Editor of Cargoes Plans October Issue of Magazine
- Maneuvers Are Successful Here
- Lost and Unfound
- Modes…By Maraist
- Becker Outspells Opponents and Receives Defense Stamps
- New Set of Regulations Made by Infirmary to Stress Order
- Sneezes, Specs Hinder 45-ers
- After Three Weeks
- Serious Situation Arises from Virginia’s Drought
- Off the Record
- Arthur Knudson Talks Saturday
- Hollins Clings to Past Bringing On Confusion
- Bunny Rohner Heads Hockey Second Year
- Social Science Teachers Feted
- Have the Freshmen Heard
- A.D.A. Enlists Roethke and Boyd in Ranks of Nut and Wit Club
- Seniors Plan Fall Activities
- Campus Shows Improvements; West Building’s Face Lifted
- Orchesis Holds First Tryouts
- Cloverdale Party Planned; Graves Honors New Riders
- Musical Group Sponsors Teas in Presser Hall
- Board Plans Hike to Cabin
- Violinist Gives Concert; Noted Musician Plays Here
- Athlete’s Feat
- Cinema Guild Drive Begun, Outstanding Movies Shown
- The Students Discuss
- Free Speech
- Skating Party Offers Relief to Ragtime and Jivetime
Hollins Columns (1941 Oct 31)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Freshman Dramas Will Be Presented on November 15
- Stunts to Feature Stupendous Pflmzy
- Red Cross Group Starts Knitting
- Dr. Wyatt Smart Speaks for Y.W.
- Life Photographer Proves to be Life of Party, Snaps Tinker Day Stunts and Mountain Scenery
- Cotillion Club Plans Gala Hop
- Whelchel Selected Turner Hall Head; Plans Activities
- Log Inn Appears on Approved List
- Hollins Columns Staff
- That Friendly Feeling
- Due to a Slight Misunderstanding
- World Wind
- Under the Dome
- Modes…by Maraist
- Lecture Briefs
- Freshmen Trifle as Ghosts Walk
- Vocation Choices Reveal Interests Held By Students
- Faculty Dancing Intrigues Spies
- Chekov Players Will Present a New Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
- Blacksburg Raided by Hollins Beauties
- This Collegiate World
- Curriculum Comm. Continues Work with New Plans
- Off the Record
- A.D.A.’s Randolph, Lurch, Peters, Frolic in “Sudden Death Inn”
- Sophomores Surrender Their All to Provide Fun for Freshmen
- Varied Program is Offered at Soprano Recital
- Students Barred from Holy Hall
- Philosopher Talks
- Pink Slips
- Do You Recall Tinker Day, 1941? We Mountain Climbed for Fun (poem)
- Arrows Soar as Odd Archers Win
- Beazell, From Wilmette, Ill., Arrives Latter Part of the Week
- Staff Floats Away as Drought Breaks
- Girls and Horses Mix in Gymkhana
- Council in West Aids Quiet Hour
- New Grading System Begins With Present Semester
- Student Recital Held Last Week
- Deluxe Plans Win Hearts for Barney
- Athlete’s Feat
- On the Fence
- Free Speech (Letter to the Editor)
Hollins Columns (1941 Sept 19)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Dr. Gallagher Gives Opening Address Friday
- “Wonder Women” of ’45 Invade Campus with High Ambitions
- My First Day at Hollins
- Fourteen Join Faculty Ranks
- Introducting:
- Group Meetings Teach Freshmen Hollins Handbook
- Kites and Pigtails Blossom at Y.W. Party for Freshmen
- Open Letter to the Class of ’45
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Under the Dome
- Brilliant Belles Grace West Hall
- Refugee Student Finds Southland Like English Home
- Don’t Be Amazed
- Directory of New Students