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The Echo: May 6, 1942
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 14
These Two Weeks – Musical Mickey--A Chat with A Soprano – Busy Days Bring Year To Happy End – Larry Brown Wins Speech Contest – After One Year Out--By Well Known Alumni – Seniors Climax School Days – Jr.--Sr. Banquet An Outstanding Success – Chapel Conduct – How Can I Serve My Nation? – Verse Varieties – The Influence Of Books--Great Examples to Christians – Chorus Will Sing At Hartford – My Daze – “Scattershot” From Here To There – Frosh-Soph Party Held in Rain – “Two Year Olds” Munch Ham’bgs – “Wee” Miller To Direct T-Club – Our Knights – The Echo Sport Page – Sport Shorts In Spots – T. U. Beats Earl’m For First Time 19-18 – Trojans Beat Huntington – T. U. Track Team On Short End--Lately – Trojan Batsmen Win Four from Seven – Tennis Team Wins Two of Three
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The Echo: April 1, 1942
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 13
These Two Weeks – There’s No Fool like the Old Fool – Soangetahas Hold Debate Meeting – Thalos-Philos Elect Officers – Thalos Elect Sophomore – Bonnie Gould Leads Philos – General Nuisance No. 1 Candid Camera Fiend – Senior Recital By “Polly” Soon – Youth Conference Influence Continues – Why Not Co-Operate? – Time – Verse Varieties – College Kaleidoscope – A Review – The Message of Easter – Mystery – My Daze – Harpist On Recent Lyceum – Our Knights – The Echo Sport Page – Gals Trim Varsity In April Fool Contest – Sport Shorts In Spots – Odle and Yount To captain Squads – Noted Englishman Defends Journalists
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The Echo: March 13, 1942
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 12
These Two Weeks – Discussion Groups Enlarge Activity – Taylor Welcomes young People – Ninth Annual Youth Conference Under Way – A Word From Conference Co-Chairmen – Students Welcome Dr. Nixon Back To Campus – Dean of Men Gives View of Conference Spirit – Lady Harpist to Appear on Lyceum – Welcome – The World Is Waiting – Our Prayer – Verse Varieties – College Kaleidoscope – A Review – The Thousand Miles of Miracle Trilogy – Conquerors Through Christ – Former Student Drowned in N.Y. – Our Knights – My Daze – The Echo Sport Page – Spring Sports Forecast: Optimistic – Sport Shorts In Spots – Jrs. Victorious Beat Frosh 38-24 – Big League Stuff Odle Tries Out With Reds
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The Echo: March 4, 1942
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 11
These Two Weeks – Trojans Complete Successful Season – Mn’kas, So’g’tahas Get Together – Artistic Lyceum Worthwhile – Both Societies Enjoy Unusual Programs – The Junior Play Really Good – Successful Conference Expected – Dr. H. L. Nixon Will Be Main Speaker – Book Worms On Increase – What Is Our Vision? – Waste And The War – Verse Varieties – College Kaleidoscope – A Review – One Foot in Heaven – Christianity On Display – Third Floor Girls Quite Clever – Our Knights – My Daze – The Echo Sport Page – Taylor Outclasses Bluffton 66-53 – Frosh Lead Girls’ League – Sport Shorts In Spots – Trojans Swamp Concordia by 30 Points – Central Normal Wins 50-48
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The Echo: February 17, 1942
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 10
These Two Weeks – Youth Conference Cabinet Selected – Thalos Enjoy A Crazy Time – Library Staff Eats Waffles And Syrup – Hunt Represents Methodists At Chicago – Who to Blame For All This – Cupid Thinks Aloud About Spring Attack – T-Club Program Proves Success Sat. Night – Gospel Artists In Fri. Concert – Philo Program Takes in All – Variety Programs At Chapel Lately – A Realistic War Duty – Why Youth Conference This Year? – The Lark – College Kaleidoscope – Alumni News – A Race For Life – Our Knights – Bruised Shins and Otherwise at Skating Party – My Daze – The Echo Sport Page – Hardwood Hubbub – Soph Girls Lose To Frosh; But Whip Seniors – A Girl’s Version Of a Man’s Game – Taylor Beats Wheaton Drops Man’ster Game – Hanover Skins Trojans 35-48
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The Echo: February 4, 1942
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 9
These Two Weeks – Six Day Schedule Begins Sat. – Youth Conference To Be Held Mar. 13-15 – Dr. Stuart Gives Synopsis of Program – Soangetahas Hold Winter Party – “What A Quartet”--Friday Lyceum Unusual – Thalos and Philos Display Variety In Programs – A Snooping We Go After Friday Lecture – Plans to Be Made Immediately For Event – Mnanka’s Meeting Plenty Unique – Saturday Is A Symbol – These Are Just Suggestions – Verse Varieties – College Kaleidoscope – A Review – Wild Geese Calling – God’s Examination – Echoes From Books – My Daze – Marion College at Holiness League – Our Knights – The Echo Sport Page – Sport Shorts In Spots – T. U. In Midst Of Best Year – Taylor Triumphs Over Fighting Quakers – Trojans Trim Tame Tiffins Ten Tallies – Seniors Lead Class Ball-Sophs Last
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The Echo: January 21, 1942
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 8
These Two Weeks – Santa Donates Dining Hall Chairs – Senior Girls Enjoy Tea – So’getahas Elect Ginny Hubbard President – “Master Singers” At Lyceum – Holy Land Lecture This Friday – A Revealing Excerpt From A Taylor Diary – National Crisis Presents New Problems – Mnankas Elect Doris Horn And Others – Those Chapels Again – For The Armed Forces Of The United States – 1942 – College Kaleidoscope – A Review – Botany Bay – Alumni News – The Walk of Faith – Our Knights – Junior Party In Travel Motif – Vital Messages Heard at Chapel – Exceptional Cook Performs in Home Ec Dept. – My Daze – The Echo Sport Page – Sport Shorts In Spots – Frosh and Jun’rs Victorious In Class Ball – Hays, Scoring Threat, In Action – Hanover Ekes Out 37-34 Win – T. U. Skins Giffin By 34 Points – Trojans Top Huntington Again 48-39
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The Echo: December 16, 1941
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 7
These Two Weeks – Moon River Hour By Senior Class Effective – Unusual Lyceum By Taylor Grad – Christmas Greetings – Christmas Party For Faculty And ‘Kids’ – A Co-ed’s Reaction To A Formal Banquet – Variety Plus In Chapel Programs – Choral Society To Broadcast The Messiah – Juniors Hold Surprise Party – Verse Varieties – College Kaleidoscope – A Review – Who Walk Alone – Pease On Earth – My Daze –Open Letter From Santa! – Our Knights – The Echo Sport Page – Sport Shorts In Spots – Trojans Bag Five Of Six Games – Manchester Trims Trojans 59--35 – Taylor Defeats Central Normal – Trojans Rout Old Rival 42--36 – Odle Leads Boys In Buckets – Alumni News
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The Echo: December 3, 1941
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 6
These Two Weeks – Renowned Alumnus On Lyceum Friday – “Chuck” Bamford Is Recovering – Impromptu Talks Featured By Mnankas – Unique Programs By Both Societies – Philos Open Broadcasting Station – Thalos Begin Newspaper Office – Lot’s Of Noise---Says Head Cheerleader – Fighting Trojans Beat Huntington In 45-43 Battle – Soangetahas Argue Haripins – Late Again – Only Sixteen More Shopping Days Until Christmas – College Kaleidoscope – A Review – The Fighting Littles – Constant Companionship – My Daze – Solemn Seniors Have Baby-Talk Kidde Party – The Protestant Voice – Our Knights – The Echo Sport Page – Sport Shorts In Spots – Trojans Trounce Concordia 49-37 – “Crack” Reporter Writes Resume Of Game
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The Echo: November 18, 1941
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 5
These Two Weeks – Five T.U. Seniors Honored in Who’s Who – New Soangetahas Turn Indian – Artist Presents Novel Program – Juniors Blow Off At Symphonic Music Party – Chapel Programs Yield Variety – Mnankas Learn Good and Bad Methods – Trojans Open With Close Win – Last Half Fight Beats Joliet In 38-34 Score – Big and Little Sisters Meet – Thanksgiving – We Give Thanks – Verse Varieties – College Kaleidoscope – The Keys of the Kingdom – A Sanctified Tongue – Our Knights – Snapping Photos--Snap Prices – Hints on Speech By Prof. Dennis – My Daze – The Echo Sport Page – Sport Shorts In Spots – Trojan Runners Finish Season With Victory – Inklings of Inside Dope – POLICY – The Taylor Trojans ’41 ’42
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The Echo: November 4, 1941
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 4
These Two Weeks – Revival Closes With Climactic Services Thursday – Literary Societies Enjoy Annual Events – Thalo Masquerade Packed With Both Spooks and Frolic – Philos Victorious Over Weather On Hayride Party – National Book Week Now Being Observed – Lane Newberry Chalk Artist to Appear on Lyceum – Nominations for Who’s Who Made – The Great Cathedral - Or - Am I A Gossip? – Verse Varieties – College Kaleidoscope – Friendship With God – Alumni News – My Daze – Bubbles Fill Air During Thalo Program – New Mnankas Display Talent As Squiz Kids – Our Knights – The Echo Sport Page – Sport Shorts In Spots – Wanted – Trojan Runners On Short End Of Last Meets – Inklings of Inside Dope – First-Five Comments – Fox New T.U. Woman’s Tennis Champion – Taylor U. Basketball Roster – Alumni Notes
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The Echo: October 21, 1941
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 3
These Two Weeks – Fall Revival Now In Progress – Social Activities Begin For Each Class – Zealous T Club Holds Initiation And Makes Plans – Nixon To Speak Twice Each Day During Meetings – Reporter Gets Dope On Reception Of Water Softener – Greater Variety In Chapel Period Than Last Year – Council Elects New Member – Unique Parties Mark Beginning Of Fall Socials – We Stand Upon The Threshold – Help Make Your Echo – College Kaleidoscope – Big Business For God – Alumni Notes – My Daze – Soangetahas in Candle-Light Initiation – Science Club Elects Crane Sponsor – Mnankas Initiate At Blindfold Party – Our Knights – The Echo Sport Page – Sport Shorts In Spots – Frosh Show Well In Practice – Taylor Harriers In Two Straight Wins – Pass Manchester And Anderson By Close Score – Inklings of Inside Dope – May Announces Schedule for Basketball
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The Echo: October 8, 1941
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 2
These Two Weeks – Class Week Is Celebrated – Schwalm Delivers Matriculation Address – Speake Outlines Vital Programs For Colleges – Mnanka Debaters Hold Rush Program – Society Rush Results - - Thalo 52, Philo 36 – Class of ’45 Picks Hayes – Dr. L. H. Nixon Revival Speaker – Class Leaders Introduce Emblems – Soangetahas Entertain New Girls – The Place Of Sideshows – College Kaleidoscope – Alumni Notes – A Vital Testimony – Our Knights – Debate Girls take Saturday Picnic outing – Frosh Take Annual Ducking In Mississinewa – My Daze – The Echo Sport Page – Sport Shorts In Spots – New Students Uphold Tradition In ball Game – Intra-Mural Gets Under Way With Frosh Win – New Frosh Prospects Cheer Coach And Dopesters
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The Echo: September 20, 1941
Taylor University
Volume 29, Number 1
These Two Weeks – Student Council States Program For The Year – Two New Faculty members Take Bows In Informal Get-Acquainted Interviews – President Stuart’s Welcome Message – Senior Class Will Sponsor Recreation – Taylor Bids You Welcome – Reception Opens Ninety-Sixth Year – Students Make Adjustments In Initial Week – Editorial – Your Echo – Verse Varieties – College Kaleidoscope – Alumni Notes – In The Beginning God – My Daze – Taylor Bachelor Tells Why He Loves Women – Taylor Quartet Sings Way Across Country – Work and Play Feature T.U. Summer – Dan Cupid Does Blitz-Business – Students Eagerly Await New Water Softener – Thalos-Philos Present Program – New Student Appreciates Taylor Spirit – The Echo Sport Page – Footlights and Sidelights on Sports – Prospects Bright For New Athletic Year – Appearance Of Veterans And Frosh Promises Wins – Taylor Athletes Have Active Vacation Time – Coach May And Assistant Yaggy Will Guide Taylor Athletics – Odle in Try With Baseball Bigtimers