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401	Letters to the editor College Eye 46:18, p.2	02/04/1955	Lists recommendations to the college on ways to maintain a high caliber status.
402	Bender announces vacation meals College Eye 46:9, p.7	11/05/1954	For Thanksgiving and quarter break.
403	SLB recommends Fountain Room serve hot foods College Eye 46:5, p.1	10/08/1954	Would like to have chili and hot dogs served there; also investigating bringing big name band to campus.
404	July 28 evening meal to be served outside College Eye 45:38, p.1	07/23/1954
405	What to do on a hot summer day at TC College Eye 45:38, p.3	07/23/1954	Photo essay on a summer day on campus; photo.
406	Fountain room opens for summer quarter College Eye 45:33, p.4	06/18/1954
407	Activities Old Gold 0:0, p.75	06/01/1954	Photo.
408	Commons Old Gold 0:0, p.13	06/01/1954	Photo.
409	TV basketball, movie to be in ballroom College Eye 45:23, p.5	03/19/1954
410	Men's Union discusses reports of rowdiness College Eye 45:18, p.2	02/05/1954	Will discuss rowdiness in the Commons.
411	SLB hears delegate named, report on Lecture-Concerts College Eye 45:5, p.1	10/09/1953
412	Commons may get television before World Series starts College Eye 45:2, p.1	09/18/1953	Would be located in small lounge; consider arrangements for Duke Ellington concert.
413	Campus has a new look College Eye 45:1, p.2	09/11/1953	A look at recent renovations and repairs.
414	Our campus Old Gold 0:0, p.12	06/01/1953	The library and commons; photo.
415	Commons board, exchange, reorganization highlight spontaneous student government College Eye 44:33, p.3	05/29/1953	A look at the progress of the 1952-1953 school year.
416	Says 'Commons' sense needed College Eye 44:21, p.2	02/27/1953	Pranksters make Commons work difficult.
417	Students say yes to Sunday dancing College Eye 44:21, p.2	02/27/1953	Seventy per cent favor dancing in Commons on Sunday.
418	Club Commons planned College Eye 44:19, p.3	02/13/1953	With Jim Maltby's Band.
419	SLB recommends program for Commons administration College Eye 44:7, p.1	10/24/1952	Recommends policy-forming committee; accept report of book exchange committee.
420	SLB appoints new committee College Eye 44:5, p.1	10/10/1952	Will consider use of Commons.
421	SLB meets first time College Eye 44:2, p.1	09/19/1952	Consider space for international students, a Commons planning board, and attendance by Air Force men at campus events.
422	Women now permitted to smoke in Commons College Eye 44:1, p.1	09/12/1952	May also smoke in portions of the women's dormitories.
423	Shaw plays presented as arena productions Alumnus 36:3, p.29	09/01/1952	Presented in Commons ballroom.
424	2 comedies named for summer plays College Eye 43:36, p.1	07/11/1952	Due to Auditorium Building construction, "Overruled" and "The Dark Lady of the Sonnets" will be presented in the round in the Commons Ballroom.
425	Seeburg can use many new discs College Eye 43:34, p.4	06/27/1952	Many of the recordings are getting old; seeking donations.
426	Special Services Old Gold 0:0, p.20	06/01/1952	Photos are featured of various services on campus, such as Commons Food Service and the Radio Studio; photo.
427	Untitled College Eye 43:26, p.7	04/18/1952	Depicts two students discussing the coffee at the dining center.
428	An informal author's tea honoring Irving H. Hart will be held in the Georgian Lounge of the Commons, April 16 Public Relations News Release 1951:611, p.1	04/10/1952	Hart's book "The First 75 Years" is a history of ideas fundamental to the development of the college. Hart is college archivist and historian. Favors in the form of book marks will be presented to those attending.
429	Special To: Clear Lake Mirror Public Relations News Release 1951:607, p.1	04/09/1952	Dean Myhr, Clear Lake, and Jo Swenson, Lyons, Illinois will present their senior art exhibit in the Commons. Included will be: ceramics, sculpture, jewelery, wood, art metal work, puppetry, water and oil painting, etching, printing, and textiles.
430	Special To: Clear Lake Reporter Public Relations News Release 1951:606, p.1	04/09/1952	Dean Myhr, Clean Lake, and Jo Swenson, Lyons, Illinois, will present their senior art exhibit in the Commons. Included in the exhibit will be: ceramics, sculpture, jewelery, wood, art metal work, puppetry, water and oil painting, etching, and printing.
431	Special To: Mason City Globe Gazette Public Relations News Release 1951:608, p.1	04/09/1952	Dean Myhr, Clear Lake, and Jo Swenson, Lyons, Illinois will present their senior art exhibit in the Commons. Included will be: ceramics, sculpture, jewelery, wood, art metal work, puppetry, water and oil painting, etching, printing, and textiles.
432	Three special religious services in addition to the regular college chapel will be held this week in observance of the Easter season Public Relations News Release 1951:564, p.1	04/07/1952	According to Dr. Harold E. Bernhard, director of religious activities, Holy communion will be administered Maundy Thursday in the auditorium. "Toward the Dawn" is the topic of Bernhard's sermon for the regular chapel service in the auditorium.
433	Earl Edward Harris, Waterloo, and Marilyn Russell, Cedar Falls, were crowned king and queen of the Mardi Gras Thursday night Public Relations News Release 1952:390, p.1	02/29/1952	The Mardi Gras will be held at the college stadium indoor track Saturday night (March 1). Cedar Falls Mayor J. E. Cundy officiated at the outdoor coronation ceremonies.
434	A Mardi Gras, complete with more than 30 booths, king and queen, concessions and confetti, at the stadium indoor track March 1 Public Relations News Release 1952:412, p.1	02/21/1952	Festivities are scheduled to begin Thursday, Feb. 28, with a proposed street dance which will feature the crowning of the Mardi Gras king and queen. A torch light parade and entertainment in the college Commons will follow the coronation.
435	Three hundred twenty-seven girls from 14 Iowa high schools attended the annual play day today (Saturday, Feb. 16) Public Relations News Release 1952:425, p.1	02/16/1952	The play day is sponsored by the junior theory class of the college department of physical education for women. Activities for the day include basketball games, volley ball, roller skating, swimming, recreational games, and a campus tour.
436	Dining at the college Commons was nothing new for the college students Public Relations News Release 1952:431, p.1	02/13/1952	Being served by Dean of the Faculty M. J. Nelson presented a new twist. The occasion was a dinner this week in honor of students holding scholarships. Various faculty members served as waiters during the meal.
437	President J. W. Maucker is fitted for a waiter's uniform during a dinner at the college Commons Public Relations News Release 1952:430, p.1	02/13/1952	The dinner is in honor of students receiving scholarships. Various faculty members served as waiters during the dinner.
438	The tables were turned this week when faculty members tried their hand as food servers Public Relations News Release 1952:429, p.1	02/13/1952	Reports from reliable sources failed to indicate any patrons doused with split pea soup as the result of faculty action. The occasion was a dinner in the college Commons in honor of students holding scholarships.
439	Old Gold Beauties were selected on Saturday Public Relations News Release 1952:439, p.1	02/12/1952	Three judges chose the four Beauties from a field of ten finalists in the traditional contest sponsored by the college student yearbook Old Gold. The Four are: Mona Van Steenbergen, Jean Stolle, Ruth Troeger, and Dorothy Theesfeld.
440	Dorothy Theesfeld of Webster City was selected Saturday as one of four Old Gold Beauties from a field of ten finalists Public Relations News Release 1952:444, p.1	02/11/1952	Theesfeld, a freshman student, and the three other Old Gold Beauties were presented Saturday night at the traditional Old Gold Beauty Dance held at the college Commons.
441	Jean Stolle of Easts St. Louis, Illinois, was selected Saturday as one of four Old Gold Beauties from a field of ten finalists Public Relations News Release 1952:442, p.1	02/11/1952	Stolle, a junior student at the college, and three other Old Gold Beauties were presented Saturday night at the traditional Old Gold Beauty Dance held at the college commons.
442	Mona Van Steenbergen of Prairie City was selected Saturday as one of four Old Gold Beauties from a field of ten finalists Public Relations News Release 1952:441, p.1	02/11/1952	The four Old Gold Beauties are Ruth Troeger, Dorothy Theesfeld, Mona Van Steenbergen, and Jean Stolle. They were presented Saturday night at the traditional Old Gold Beauty Dance held at the college Commons.
443	Ruth Troeger of Ottumwa was selected Saturday as one of four Old Gold Beauties from a field of ten finalists Public Relations News Release 1952:443, p.1	02/11/1952	Troeger, a senior student at the college, and the three other Old Gold Beauties were presented Saturday night at the traditional Old Gold Beauty Dance held at the college Commons.
444	Ten coeds were selected as finalists in the annual Old Gold beauty contest this week during an all-campus election Public Relations News Release 1952:449, p.1	02/07/1952	Four of the finalists will be judged as Old Gold Beauties, the remaining six as attendents, Saturday afternoon at a tea in the college Commons. Winners' names will be announced Saturday night at the Old Gold beauty dance. Finalists are listed.
445	Ten coeds were selected as finalists in the traditional Old Gold beauty contest during an all-campus election Public Relations News Release 1952:448, p.1	02/07/1952	Finalists are Barbara Appelman; Lois Braack; Bonnie O'Neill; Iris Robinson; Dorothy Geraldine Rust; Patricia Smythe; Jean Stolle; Dorothy Theesfeld; Ruth Troeger; and Mona Van Steenbergen.
446	Fifty-three children entertained at a Christmas party December 15 sponsored by Lawther Hall residents Public Relations News Release 1951:208, p.1	12/07/1951	The children were recommended by Helen Hanson, teacher at the Miner school, and range from 5 to 12 years old. Each corridor group of the women's dormitory is "adopting" one or two children for the occasion and will present gifts to them in the afternoon.
447	The Christmas season will officially open Dec. 6 at the tree lighting ceremony Public Relations News Release 1951:201, p.1	12/03/1951	President J. W. Maucker will light the huge tree south of the Commons at 7 p.m. Don Peter, Marcus, president of the Student League board, will emcee the event.
448	Students from 17 colleges and universities will participate in the Sixth Annual Intercollegiate Discussion and Debate Conference Friday and Saturday Public Relations News Release 1951:196, p.1	11/28/1951	Registration, extemporaneous speaking and three rounds of discussion are on the schedule for Friday. The debate topic is: "Resolved, that the Federal Government should adopt a permanent program of wage and price controls."
449	Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia will present a contemporary American musicale Sunday (Dec. 2) Public Relations News Release 1951:191, p.1	11/26/1951	The musicale is scheduled for 8 p.m. in the Commons ballroom. The program will feature both vocal and instrumental music. Highlights will include the Sigma Alpha Iota girls chorus and soloists from both organizations.
450	Harry G. Guillaume announces that more than 100 persons are expected to attend the third annual Art Workshop for Elementary School Teachers Public Relations News Release 1951:136, p.1	11/13/1951	All elementary classroom teachers in the state have been invited to the one-day workshop to be held in the Arts and Industries building. Thirty-six elementary school children from the Cedar Falls public schools and parents will also attend the workshop.
451	"Guys and Dolls," a style show presenting fall and winter fashions for college students will be given Wednesday evening (Nov. 14) Public Relations News Release 1951:132, p.1	11/10/1951	The show is designed to present appropriate apparel for the coming events on the college calender during the remainder of the fall quarter and for the winter term.
452	Art Brayton, secretary of the Des Moines chamber of commerce convention bureau, will be the featured speaker tonight Public Relations News Release 1951:102, p.1	10/30/1951	Art Brayton will speak on "Telling--and Selling--the World Effectively," at the second annual retail sales training clinic. The clinic has attracted approximately 90 store managers and sales personnel..
453	"Seventy-five Years of Teacher Education" is the theme of the 1951 Homecoming. The first event is "Diamond Dates," a panorama of student life Public Relations News Release 1951:98, p.1	10/25/1951	Homecoming "I" Queen Dixie LaVonne Laughery, Charles City, will be presented at the variety show and dance. A full day of varied activities is planned for Saturday, Oct. 27. A hockey game between alumnae and senior girls is planned.
454	Dixie LaVonne Laughery, from Charles City, will reign as "I" Queen during Homecoming festivities Public Relations News Release 1951:96, p.1	10/25/1951	President J. W. Maucker will crown Laughery as "I" Queen preceding the football game. The 75th birthday of Teachers College was Sept. 6 of this year.
455	The second weekly meeting of the second annual retail sales training clinic will be held in Gilchrist hall chapel, October 17 Public Relations News Release 1951:82, p.1	10/16/1951	Featured speaker at the meeting will be John Pruis of the English and Speech department at the college. His topic, "The Power of Speech in Selling," will include points as the importance of effective speech in developing customer good-will.
456	The Howie Curtis Quintet is scheduled to play for the Crusade for Freedom dance Friday (Oct. 19) Public Relations News Release 1951:78, p.1	10/15/1951	The quintet will appear through the courtesy of the American Federation of Musicians Union, Local 334, and the Music Performance Trust Fund of Record Manufacturers, which is made up of proceeds from record sales throughout the country.
457	Students will conduct a Crusade for Freedom campaign on campus this week to raise money to expand Radio Free Europe Public Relations News Release 1951:76, p.1	10/13/1951	Radio Free Europe is an independent, citizen-supported station which went on the air July, 1950. The programs are designed to keep alive the hope of freedom and to encourage resistance to Communism in Europe.
458	The annual fall conference, sponsored by the speech activities club, will be held on campus, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 16 - 17 Public Relations News Release 1951:77, p.1	10/12/1951	The conference will open in Gilchrist Hall Chapel with a symposium of three speakers, I. H. Hart, R. Bruce Hughes, and William Lang, who will present past and present problems in education.
459	Alonzo Gleason will reign ad Dad of the Day, Saturday, October 20 Public Relations News Release 1951:75, p.1	10/11/1951	Gleason, father of a freshman and three college graduates, will be presented during halftime ceremonies in O. R. Latham Stadium. Gleason's wife, Louella, attended the college for seven quarters. Alonzo and Alonzo Jr. are affiliated with a lumber company.
460	Paul F. Bender, general chairman of the Homecoming committee, announced the program for the three-day Homecoming weekend Public Relations News Release 1951:64, p.1	10/04/1951	The theme for Homecoming will be "Seventy-Five Years of Teacher Education." It will be the second in a series of five all-college events in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the college. After the game there will be informal dancing in the ballroom
461	The second annual retail sales training clinic sponsored by the business education department will be held October 10, 17, 24, and 31 Public Relations News Release 1951:65, p.1	10/04/1951	L. V. Douglas, head of the business education department, said the clinic will be held in cooperation with the Cedar Falls and Waterloo chambers of commerce. Topics to be discussed include the methods of developing good public relations for the store.
462	Woody Herman's orchestra signed to appear at Winona State Teachers College, Winona, Minnesota Public Relations News Release 1951:62, p.1	10/02/1951	Five minutes before Nancy Foss, director of social life at the Commons, obtained a clear phone line to Woody Herman's manager, the orchestra was booked for a higher fee than that quoted to Teachers college.
463	Three hundred Iowa educators are expected to attend the Fall Educational conference September 28 - 29 Public Relations News Release 1951:38, p.1	09/25/1951	Featured speaker at the conference will be May Hill Arbuthnot, author of "Children and Books" and nationally recognized as an authority on children's literature.
464	Seeburg machine needs records College Eye 43:1, p.3	09/21/1951	Seeking donations for juke box.
465	A convocation for all new students at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 16, in the auditorium will be the first event of orientation week Public Relations News Release 1951:22, p.1	09/13/1951	Another convocation for all new students will be held in the auditorium at 9 a.m. Thursday. H. W. Reninger, head of the English and Speech department will speak on "What Should I Expect from College."
466	Seeburg needs replacements for worn-out discs College Eye 42:40, p.4	08/03/1951	Social Life Committee seeking new recordings for juke box.
467	Commons does not chisel students! College Eye 42:39, p.2	07/27/1951	Letter in defense of Commons dining.
468	Students leave Commons because College Eye 42:38, p.2	07/20/1951	Students don't have time, taste, or social atmosphere for Commons dining center.
469	Should students get meal 'cuts'? College Eye 42:37, p.2	07/13/1951	Commons meals are convenient for some, but not for everyone.
470	Eye refutes Commons rumors; Fitzgerald says service solvent College Eye 42:36, p.1	07/06/1951	Service cuts are normal for a summer.
471	Student government, 1886-1931 First 75 Years 0:0, p.141	07/01/1951	Rules and regulations relating to students under President Seerley; establishment of offices of Dean of Women and Dean of Men; beginnings of student self-government.
472	News in brief College Eye 42:33, p.2	06/15/1951	Dan Hall honored in military class; Marjorie Winther wins McBride Scholarship; Commons has new tile floors.
473	Campanile Old Gold 0:0, p.12	06/01/1951	Photo.
474	Reservations for Sunday's, May 27, 68th annual Alumni and Faculty reunion have passed the hundred mark, according to Alumni Director G. E. Myers Public Relations News Release 1950:375, p.1	05/22/1951	Honored this year will be the graduates of 1901 and 1926. Gold medals will be given to members of the Class of 1901 who attend; Thirteen of the original class of 223 have made reservations. Two graduates will be present to receive Sixty-Year medals.
475	The 75th annual Commencement exercises will be held June 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the Men's gymnasium Public Relations News Release 1950:367, p.1	05/17/1951	President J. W. Maucker will present the traditional Purple and Old Gold awards to graduates outstanding in scholarship and extra-curricular achievement. He'll also name the winners of ten special scholarships.
476	Special lighting effects will be used to carry out an "Over the Rainbow" theme for Friday night's, May 18, annual spring formal at the college Public Relations News Release 1950:365, p.1	05/16/1951	Bill Meardon and his band will provide the music. The same band played for the Christmas formal here this winter. Dance Committee Chairman Jim Young said "So In Love" will be sung for the first time at the dance by Bob Pierce.
477	Eighteen organizations will participate in the third annual open air sing Wednesday evening, May 16, at the college Public Relations News Release 1950:364, p.1	05/15/1951	Baker hall, men's residence hall, has twice won the traveling trophy presented to the winning group. If the Baker men win again this year they will keep the trophy permanently.
478	Harold Hartman, Blackhawk county superintendent of schools, is the new president of the Alpha Phi field chapter of Pi Delta Kappa Public Relations News Release 1950:351, p.1	05/08/1951	Hartman and four other officers were installed at a dinner meeting Tuesday evening in the Commons at the college. Other officers installed at the meeting include J. H. Peet, Robert Gifford, Herb Silvey, and I. H. Hart.
479	Students and faculty are invited to a coffee session Sunday, April 29, at 3:30 p.m. in the Commons Public Relations News Release 1950:335, p.1	04/25/1951	The coffee session is in honor of Tamara Daykarhanova, New York City drama teacher and actress. Madame Daykarhanova will be the principle speaker at Saturday's, April 28, 18th annual drama conference.
480	Mother will get a taste of campus life next Saturday, April 28, at the fifth annual Mother's Day weekend Public Relations News Release 1950:327, p.1	04/21/1951	A special Mother's day dinner in the Commons Saturday evening will be followed by the last performance of the spring play, "Darkness at Noon." Sunday morning chapel service in the auditorium will be patterned after the theme, "College Days for Mother."
481	A triple slate of conferences is scheduled for the week end, April 13-14 Public Relations News Release 1950:304, p.1	04/10/1951	The audio-Visual conference is on Friday. Observation of campus school classes in session and tours of the campus to observe audio-visual materials and facilities will be part of the program.
482	Untitled College Eye 42:25, p.1	04/05/1951	Two aerial views of campus with buildings identified.
483	An estimated 105 teachers from northeast Iowa attended a one-day music workshop Saturday (March 31) at the college Public Relations News Release 1950:284, p.1	03/31/1951	Distinguished speakers included Beatrice Krone, author of several music textbooks, and Evalene Bell, head of junior high music at Elmwood, Ill. Dorothy Bondurant, music supervisor in the Waterloo public school system, gave a demonstration at a noon lunch.
484	'That Sophisticated Atmosphere' comes to mealtime via record player College Eye 42:24, p.4	03/30/1951	Tips on using the Seeburg juke box to impress one's date.
485	Sororities answer record request College Eye 42:24, p.6	03/30/1951	Three sororities donate records for the Commons Seeburg juke box.
486	Findings on the recent National Conference on the Mobilization of Health, Physical Education and Recreation will be disclosed Thursday, March 29 Public Relations News Release 1950:268, p.1	03/19/1951	Nearby college and public school representatives have been invited to hear Rachel Bryant, Washington D. C., present conference findings and recommendations. The conference was the third of a series on the mobilization of education.
487	New games introduced in Commons mezzanine College Eye 42:23, p.5	03/15/1951
488	Seeburg is here on trial basis College Eye 42:21, p.8	03/02/1951	New Seeburg juke box installed in Commons; photo.
489	All-student elections at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1950:247, p.1	03/01/1951	The next few days will see plenty of campaign activity at the college as candidates in Wednesday's (March 7) all-student election rustle up support.
490	The entertainment calendar for the next week at Iowa State Teachers college is pretty heavily booked Here's what's coming up: Public Relations News Release 1950:244, p.1	02/27/1951	Feb. 28, Jazz concert, Commons; March. 1-2, "The Count and the Coed, campus school auditorium;" Mar. 2, Folk Festival, Women's gym; Mar. 3, Soc Hop, Commons; Recital, Pianist Jean Casadesus, auditorium.
491	Jazz Concert at ISTC on Wednesday Public Relations News Release 1950:241, p.1	02/26/1951	Jazz, one of America's few contributions to international music literature, will be presented in the Commons by the chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, national music fraternity.
492	Feb. 17 is "Hay Day" at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1950:220, p.1	02/16/1951	This may not be harvest season, but it's the annual sports day affair when girl athletes from nearby high schools come to the campus for basketball competition and recreational games.
493	Students may apply for social committees College Eye 42:18, p.7	02/09/1951
494	Slavers leave tribe of "Freemen" in Liberia Public Relations News Release 1950:205, p.1	02/08/1951	The story is told by 25-year-old Moses Weefur, Liberian school teacher who's in the United States for six months of study. Weefur said the Vai (as in "tie") tribe in the Liberian hinterland is conscious of its "non-slavery record."
495	Christian Peterson to select ISTC yearbook beauties Public Relations News Release 1950:202, p.1	02/07/1951	Ten Old Gold yearbook beauty finalists and four popularity winners were selected by student vote. Christian Peterson, the noted sculptor, will select the four beauty winners from the ten finalists. Winners, finalists, and entrants are listed.
496	Recognizing, respecting and guiding the abilities of others are the most essential marks of a leader, said Dr. Earl W. Anderson Public Relations News Release 1950:192, p.1	01/27/1951	Anderson said, "A leader doesn't necessarily know the answers, but he must know how to get the answers." Anderson, professor of education at Ohio State University, is chairman of the National Education association's commission on teacher education.
497	Girls check watermelon, organ pipe, clock, cats in Commons checkroom College Eye 42:13, p.1	12/14/1950	A look at the services in the Commons.
498	State owns dorms and Commons; supervision by Board of Education College Eye 42:13, p.3	12/14/1950	A look at the administration and finances of dorms and the Commons.
499	Christmas Season Opens at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1950:152, p.1	12/07/1950	Over seven inches of snow has given the campus a Christmas card setting, certainly appropriate for the round of Christmas events which started last night with the tree lighting ceremony.
500	Meardon Band to Play for ISTC Formal Dance Public Relations News Release 1950:150, p.1	12/04/1950	The annual Christmas formal dance will be held Friday in the Commons ballroom. Bill Meardon and his orchestra, rated by Downbeat magazine as the "best in the mid-west," will provide the music. The same band played for last year's Homecoming dance.