Department of English and Speech

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	English and speech Old Gold 0:0, p.235	6/1/1954	Brief description of the department; photo.
2	English, speech evaluate program College Eye 45:11, p.7	11/20/1953	Will survey graduates.
3	Give language tests to majors in English College Eye 45:10, p.6	11/13/1953	Must take proficiency tests in a second language.
4	English and speech promotes activity for future teachers College Eye 45:8, p.8	10/30/1953	Meeting will encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities.
5	Oxford debaters plan meet here College Eye 45:6, p.1	10/16/1953	Will debate ISTC students.
6	English candidacy tests scheduled College Eye 44:37, p.1	7/10/1953	For those planning graduate study
7	English and Speech Old Gold 0:0, p.141	6/1/1952	Brief description of the department with photos; photo.
8	"The Rivals," an eighteenth century comedy by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, will be presented April 24, 25, and 26 by the department of English and speec Public Relations News Release 1951:557, p.1	4/2/1952	A matinee will be presented Saturday, April 26, as part of the annual drama conference at the college. Hazel strayer is director of the production and Richard Arnold is designer and technical director. The cast is listed.
9	Special To: Waterloo Daily Courier Public Relations News Release 1952:465, p.1	3/28/1952	Nancy Burk, Waterloo, has been elected president of Kappa Theta Psi, a local social sorority. Also elected were Marilyn Lewis, corresponding secretary, and Jackie Heald, social chairman. Both girls are from Waterloo.
10	Henrik Ibsen's four-act play, "Hedda Gabler," will be presented Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, February 14 - 16 Public Relations News Release 1952:435, p.1	2/12/1952	George Tesman, is played by James Rasmussen, Waterloo, Hedda Gabler is played by Gresdna Doty. Curtain time each night for the play, presented by the college English and speech department, is 8:15 in the college auditorium.
11	Seventeen student debaters face a busy weekend in debate tournaments at Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Denver, Colorado Public Relations News Release 1952:433, p.1	2/12/1952	The students will be accompanied by Lillian Wagner, of the English and speech department and the college debate coach; Oliver Skalbeck, English and speech department, and Jean Hughes, assistant in charge of public school relations.
12	The four-act play "Hedda Gabler," written by Henrik Ibsen, will be presented by the college English and speech department Public Relations News Release 1952:436, p.1	2/12/1952	Juliana Tesman, played by Kathryn Reninger, Cedar Falls, confers with Berta, the housekeeper, played by Elizabeth parsons, Perry. The play is presented by the college English and speech department in the auditorium. Curtain time is 8:15.
13	Tickets for the winter play will go on sale Monday, February 11, at 7:30 at the college Crossroads Public Relations News Release 1952:450, p.1	2/7/1952	The play, Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabbler," will be presented by the college English and speech department in the college auditorium, February 14 - 16. Hazel B. Strayer is director of the production; Richard Arnold designed the scenery.
14	Three Iowa City University high school students win scholarships in the annual Brindley High School Discussion and Debate conference Public Relations News Release 1951:377, p.1	1/28/1952	The scholarships, established by the state board of education in 1930, are in the form of partial fee exemptions and will be worth $348 each to recipients entering the college next fall.
15	English dept. coffee College Eye 43:15, p.6	1/25/1952	Will host English majors.
16	English majors form book discussion group College Eye 43:15, p.6	1/25/1952
17	Three four-year scholarships will be awarded to the winning speakers of the Brindley Discussion and Debate tournament Public Relations News Release 1951:336, p.1	1/22/1952	Approximately 100 high school students from 16 Iowa high schools are expected to attend the annual tournament. Student chairman of the event is Bob Davis. Lillian Wagner and John Pruis, of the English and Speech Department, are faculty advisors.
18	The cast for "Hedda Gabbler," has been announced by Hazel B. Strayer, director of the production Public Relations News Release 1951:332, p.1	1/19/1952	Scenery for the play will imitate the late 19th century home of Norway. This will entail an elegant setting with rich background colors and white woodwork to see off the walls. The scenery was designed by Richard Arnold, instructor of English and Speech.
19	The cast for "Hedda Gabbler," winter quarter play at the college, has been announced by Hazel B. Strayer, director of the production Public Relations News Release 1951:331, p.1	1/19/1952	Gresdna Doty will play the title role of Hedda; Jim Rasmussen will play Tesman; Ken Butzier - Eilert Lovborg; Gordon Mesley - Judge Brack; Katherine Reninger - Aunt Julia; Betty Parsons - Berta; and Carolyn Phelps - Thea Elvsted.
20	The cast for "Hedda Gabbler," winter quarter play at the college, has been announced by Hazel B. Strayer, director of the production Public Relations News Release 1951:333, p.1	1/19/1952	The play a character drama by Henrik Ibsen, will be presented by the department of English and speech, Feb. 14, 15, and 16. Gresdna Doty, Oelwein, will play the title role of Hedda; Jim Rasmussen, Waterloo, will play tesman; Ken Butzier - Eilert Lovborg.
21	Special to: Perry Daily Chief Public Relations News Release 1951:324, p.1	1/15/1952	Betty Parson, Perry, will play the role of Berta in "Hedda Gabbler", a winter play. The play, a character drama by Henrik Ibsen, will be presented by the department of English and speech. Parsons is a senior student majoring in English.
22	"The Speech Teacher," official publication of the speech association of America, is a new journal Public Relations News Release 1951:319, p.1	1/14/1952	A program of general speech training in the elementary school is not only desirable but it is necessary, according to John J. Pruis, instructor of English and speech, in an article in "The Speech Teacher."
23	Pruis is an assistant editor of the publication "The Speech Teacher," and author of the article, "Why Teach Speech in the Elementary School?" Public Relations News Release 1951:320, p.1	1/14/1952	The ability to speak is of such importance to the child, both now and later in his adult life, that its development must not be left to chance, Pruis said. He continues by stating that definite provisions should be made for a planned speech program.
24	Special To: The Daily Record Public Relations News Release 1951:282, p.1	12/29/1951	The new year finds the college 75 years young, looking forward to the inquguration of its graduate program in the summer of 1952. A major curriculum revision for degree students began during the 1951 summer session.
25	Five department of English and speech faculty members will attend the national convention of the Speech Association of America in Chicago Public Relations News Release 1951:267, p.1	12/14/1951	Teachers college representatives at the three-day convention will be Ernest Fossum, Elaine McDavitt, John Pruis, Oliver Skalback, and Herold Lillywhite.
26	Student fees raised from $36 to $40 per quarter submitted by the board by President J. W. Maucker Public Relations News Release 1951:207, p.1	12/6/1951	Maucker's recommendation to the board read, in part, "recognizing the general increase in the price level of about ten percent since the beginning of the war in Korea, I believe it is equitable for students and their parents to bear their fair share.
27	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."
28	Special to the Courier Sixth annual Iowa High School Discussion conference Public Relations News Release 1951:163, p.1	11/16/1951	Karl Robinson, chairman of the department of speech education in Northwestern University's school of speech, addresses the conferees; Ruth Cook is student chairman of the conference.
29	Special to the Record Public Relations News Release 1951:163, p.1	11/16/1951	One Hundred sixteen high school students and 14 high school speech coaches from 14 Iowa high schools attended the first day's sessions of the sixth annual Iowa High School Discussion conference at the college, November 16.
30	Drafting Americans for essential service in wartime will be the topic at the sixth annual Iowa High School Discussion conference to be held Friday Public Relations News Release 1951:137, p.1	11/13/1951	Karl Robinson, is chairman of the department of speech education in Northwestern University's school of speech and is director of the annual National High School Speech institute.
31	Special to: The Courier Isabel talks to the ghost in this scene from Jean Giraudoux' three act comedy "The Enchanted" Public Relations News Release 1951:116, p.1	11/8/1951	Isabel is played by Jean Stolle and the ghost by George Feldhans. The play, directed by Hazel B. Strayer and presented by the college department of English and speech, will run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Curtain time will be at 8:15 each night
32	Special to: The Record "There's gaiety in education," Isabel tells a group of children in this scene from "The Enchanted" Public Relations News Release 1951:116, p.1	11/8/1951	The children, all from Cedar Falls are: Patricia Hanawalt, Priscilla Hake, Bobette Blaker, Karyl Strain, Rita Joy, Karen Strain, Phyllis Owens, Barbara Fossum.
33	"The Enchanted" will be presented Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, November 8, 9, and 10 Public Relations News Release 1951:108, p.1	11/7/1951	Hazel B. Strayer is the director of the play. In this scene from the play Kenneth Butzier, as the supervisor of weights and measures; Paul DeKock as the doctor, and James Rasmussen, as the inspector, gaze at Jean Stolle, as Isabel, who has fainted.
34	"The Enchanted," a three-act comedy by Jean Giraudoux, will open a three-night stand tomorrow night (November 8) Public Relations News Release 1951:108, p.1	11/7/1951	In this scene Kenneth Butzier, Cedar Falls, as the supervisor of weights and measures, argues with Katherine Adamson, Cedar Falls, and Gresdna Doty, Oelwein, who portray the Mangebois sisters in the play.., about their gossip campaign.
35	The curtain will go up at 8:15 tonight (Thursday, Nov. 8) on the college production of "The Enchanted" Public Relations News Release 1951:112, p.1	11/7/1951	"The Enchanted" is the biography of a moment in the life of a young girl, the moment when she turns from girlhood to womanhood. In this moment, the girl's belief in the life of the spirit is so strong that it is sufficient to evoke a real phantom.
36	Tickets for the fall play to be presented Nov. 8, 9, and 10 will go on sale Monday (Nov. 5) Public Relations News Release 1951:105, p.1	11/4/1951	Curtain time for "The Enchanted," a three act comedy by Jean Giraudoux, is 8:15 p.m. all three nights. Hazel Strayer, professor of speech, is directing the play. Richard Arnold and Elaine McDavitt are in charge of designing the production and costumes.
37	Special To: Waterloo Daily Courier Public Relations News Release 1951:103, p.1	10/30/1951	Joe Holdiman, Waterloo, has been selected as property crew head for the play entitled, "The Enchanted," by Jean Giradoux. It will be presented by the department of English and speech and directed by Hazel B. Strayer, professor of speech.
38	Special To: Bremer County Independent Public Relations News Release 1951:103, p.1	10/30/1951	Arlan Rahlf, Waverly, has been selected a scenery crew head for the fall play entitled, "The Enchanted," by Jean Giradoux. It will be presented by the department of English and speech and directed by Hazel B. Strayer, professor of speech.
39	Special To: Cedar Falls Daily Record Public Relations News Release 1951:103, p.1	10/30/1951	Two Cedar Falls students have selected for the production staff for the fall play entitled "The Enchanted," by Jean Giradoux. Jerry Leeper will be sound crew head and Liane Burbridge will head the light crew. Hazel B. Strayer will direct the play.
40	Special To: Clear Lake Mirror Public Relations News Release 1951:103, p.1	10/30/1951	Mary Lou Brandt, Clear Lake, will be in charge of make-up for the fall play entitled "The Enchanted," by Jean Giradoux. It will be presented by the Department of English and Speech and will be directed by Hazel B. Strayer, professor of speech.
41	Special To: Clear Lake Reporter Public Relations News Release 1951:103, p.1	10/30/1951	Mary Lou Brankit, Clear Lake, will be in charge of make-up for the fall play entitled, "The Enchanted," by Jean Giradoux. It will be presented by the Department of English and Speech and is being directed by Hazel B. Strayer.
42	Special to: Council Bluffs Nonpareil Public Relations News Release 1951:103, p.1	10/30/1951	June Keeline, Council Bluffs, will be in charge of make-up for the fall play at the college. "The Enchanted," by Jean Giradoux, will be presented by the department of English and Speech. It is being directed by Hazel B. Strayer, professor of speech.
43	Special to: Grand Mound Record Public Relations News Release 1951:103, p.1	10/30/1951	Joe Voss, Grand Mound, has been selected as stage manager for the fall play entitled, "The Enchanted," by Jean Giradoux. It will be presented by the department of English and Speech and directed by Hazel B. Strayer, professor of speech.
44	Special to: Waverly Democrat Public Relations News Release 1951:103, p.1	10/30/1951	Arlan Rahlf, Waverly, has been selected as scenery crew head for the fall play entitled, "The Enchanted," by Jean Giradoux. It will be presented by the department of English and speech and directed by Hazel B. Strayer, professor of speech.
45	"The Enchanted," a comedy by Jean Giraudoux, will be presented by the Department of English and Speech on Nov. 8, 9, 10 Public Relations News Release 1951:91, p.1	10/25/1951	Hazel Strayer, professor of speech, will direct the play. It is the biography of a moment in the life of a young girl when she turns from girlhood to womanhood. Richard Arnold and Elaine McDavitt will design the production and costumes. Students listed.
46	Special to: Oskaloosa Tribune-Press Public Relations News Release 1951:95, p.1	10/25/1951	Paul DeKock, Oskaloosa, will play the part of the doctor in "The Enchanted," a comedy by Jean Giraudoux. Hazel B. Strayer, professor of speech, is directing the play.
47	Special to: Oelwein Register Public Relations News Release 1951:95, p.1	10/25/1951	Gresdna Doty, Oelwein, will play the part of Armande Mangebois in "The Enchanted," a comedy by Jean Giraudoux. Hazel B. Strayer, professor of speech, is directing the play.
48	Special to: Rockwell City Advocate Public Relations News Release 1951:95, p.1	10/25/1951	Norman Potts, Rockwell City, will play the part of the first executioner in "The Enchanted," a comedy by Jean Giraudoux. Hazel B. Strayer, professor of speech, is directing this play.
49	The third weekly meeting of the second annual retail sales training clinic will be held Wednesday, October 24, at 8 o'clock in Gilchrist Hall chapel Public Relations News Release 1951:90, p.1	10/23/1951	Leonard Keefe of the business education department will be the featured speaker. He will discuss "An Autopsy of a Lost Sale." Next week's speaker will be Art Brayton. Herbert V. Hake will present a chalk-talk during the dinner meeting.
50	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.

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