The 1948-1949 volume of The Echo, Taylor University’s newspaper.
Missing issues: 33:1; 33:14; 33:18
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The Echo: May 24, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 31
Chi Sigma Phi Presents Style Show of Latest Fashions – Fellowship Hour to Continue Through Summer – Alumni Day Activities Planned For June 4 – Marden Victor in Sermon Contest – New Council Cabinet Meets – IRC Elects Officers of Next Year – Commencement Program Outlined – Copley to Head Philosophy and Religion Club – Students Relieved of Executive Posts – Seniors Out to Launch – Large Class of Seniors To Receive Diplomas At Annual Exercises – Keller to Lead Choir in Annual Presentation – Presenting: Culture Plus – Holiness League Officers Chosen – The Editor Says – Calendar of Events – Prexy Says – From Here – A Letter to the Editor – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Athletic Highlights – Don Granitz First Four Letter Man at Taylor – Ambassador’s for Christ Treasurer’s Report – Spring Football Candidates Point Toward Game – Track Squad Places Two Men in Little State Meet – Tennis Team in State Meet This Week – Trojans Blanked by Huntington Squad – Golfers Trounce Indiana Central in Final Meet – Clyde Smith to Speak At “T” Club Banquet June 3 – Earlham Edges by Taylor 3-2 in Best Game of the Year – Baseball Statistics – Club News – View Book In Preparation By Publicity Department – May – 1949 Gem to be Presented in Chapel – Surprises Galore at Blind Date Party – Senior Skip Day Enjoyed by All – Senior Class Honored At Party in Marion – Classified Ads
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The Echo: May 17, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 30
Changes in Teaching Staff Announced – “Gus” Johnson to Lead Seniors Of 1950 – Bass Soloist to Present Recital – Hubbard Hired To Assist in Business Office – Faculty Dames Stage Farewell Tea – Cultural Society No. 1 Plans Unique Evening – Chapel Schedule Altered This Week – Elmer Copley Elected Chi Kappa President – Five New Faculty Members Hired For ’49-’50 – Juniors and Seniors Travel over Highways Of Memories – Class of ’51 Elects Junior Officers – The Editor Says – Calendar of Events – Prexy Says – From Here – Student Council Develops At Taylor Since 1920 – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Taylor U. Admitted to Hoosier Conference – Track, Tennis and Golf Teams Slated For State Meets – Tennis Team Wins Over Ball State, Lose To Manchester – Athletic Highlights – Speaker Announced For Athletic Banquet – Trojans Fall to Tri-Staters on Errors – Golfers Handed Defeat by Ball State – To be Ninth Member of Athletic League in all Sports – Track Team on Short End of 4-Way Meet – Hints to the Faculty – Chi Kappas Frolic on Hayride – Club News – Classified Ads
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The Echo: May 10, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 29
Bob Fenstermacher Elected Council President – Food for Thought – Meet… -- Seniors Plan To “Come Out” – Mize Recital Scheduled for Friday – Gem Contest Winners Announced – Speech and English Conferences Draw Delegates from Taylor – Wortman Steiner Elected to Posts on Echo – Blue and Grey Elected Color Bearers – 1949 Gem Editor Is The Students’ Choice – On the Radio This Week – The Editor Says – How About it? – Prexy Says – From Here – Calendar of Events – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Athletic Highlights – Tri-Staters Outshoot Trojan Golfers – Netters Drop Close Battle to Tech – Trojan Thinlies Nail Valpo – Indiana Tech Tops Trojans, 5-4 – Taylor Batmen Down Huntington in Double Header – Tri-State and Valparaiso Slated Next by Diamond Men – Golfers Defeated by Strong Tech Squad – Phyl Miller Wins Girls Table Tennis Title – Frase and Wright Take Honors – Question Box – Club News – Classified Ads
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The Echo: May 3, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 28
Results of Bishop Taylor Contest Announced – Junior-Senior Banquet Plans Near Completion – Twelve Days in a Chariot – Call to Finish Registration for Next Year – A Cappella to Be Heard on Feature Hour This Week – Philos Presents “Gay Nineties” – Junior Presented in Recital – Did You Know…? – Gospel Featured in Picture and Song Wednesday – Seniors Face “King of Exams” – Pulpit Oratory Contest Standard – Students to Nominate Student Council Pres. In Chapel Wed. – Jensen Elected Philo President – Seniors and Faculty Enjoy Banquet – The Editor Says – Calendar of Events – Prexy Says – From Here – A Letter to the Editor – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Athletic Highlights – Trojans Drop Two B. B. Games – Lose to St. Joseph, 10-4 – Spartans Outhit Trojans to Win 7-2 – Excuse Us – Netmen Suffer Defeat – Question Box – Golf Team Wins Over Indiana Central – Trojan Thinclads Tie Canterbury – Spring Football Starts Monday – Student 50-50 as to Essay or Objective Exam – Golfers Squeezed Out by Tech and Manchester – Ball State Hands Tennis Squad First Defeat – Club News – More New Books Replenish Library – Me Had A Date
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The Echo: April 26, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 27
“Silver Chord” to be Given Friday – Ft. Wayne B.I. Men’s Chorus Here In Sacred Concert – Taylor Host to High School Commencement – Essay Contest on Alcohol Problem Announced – Gem Editor of 1950 Elected – Chapel Program Changed – Marion Urban League Invites Taylor to Interracial Dinner – A Cappella in Music Festival – House Keeping, Inc. – Production By Speech Class Promises Intrigue – Speech Contest To Be Held In Chapel – Faculty-Senior Banquet Slated for May 2 – The Editor Says – The Case for the Small College – Calendar of Events – From Here – Skip This – Cornerstone – Correction – Athletic Highlights – Trojans Suffer Vacation Defeat – Drop Game to Canterbury 8-6 After 5-1 Defeat by Ohio Northern – Track Team Places Third in Three-way Meet – Students Ask for U. S. Friends – Baseball Team Bows Twice – Golfers Drive to Victory over Tri-State – Tri-State, St. Joseph, Manchester on Trojan Baseball Slate – Barber Shop Opens in Upland – Taylor 7 Indiana Central 9 Taylor 4 Valparaiso 16 – Tennis Team Encounters Ball State – It Seems To Me – Temporary Prayer Chapel Opened – Report from Rising Sun – Classified Ads
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The Echo: April 12, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 26
Dr. Torrey Johnson to Speak at Commencement – Elementary Education Day At Muncie – Vacation – Science Club Sponsors “Voice Of the Deep” – Beverly Shea To Appear For Lyceum – Easter Theme on Radio – Other Speakers In Final Exercises Also Secured – Skating Spree Sprung for Speakers’ Classes – Dean Reports Improvements at Mid-Term – Boys’ Housekeeping Abilities to Be Displayed – The Editor Says – Cold Facts – Prexy Says – From Here – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Athletic Highlights – Coach’s Corner – Track Team Bows To Anderson – Taylavision on Review – Trojans Trampled In High Scoring Game by Cardinals – Trojans Wallop Indiana Tech – Netmen Greet Courts – Golfers Work at Hartford Course – Question Box – Club News – Campus Celebrities Carouse in Chicago – Wharton to Head Ambassadors – V.A. Calls for Summer School Arrangements – Teacher Positions Announced – Spring Song – Classified Ads
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The Echo: April 5, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 25
Societies to Stage All-Star Review – Bunish Leads Orchestra in Concert Saturday – Music Chapel Wed. – T. U. Debaters Triumph over Houghton – David Tropf Elected Echo Editor for Next Year – Girls’ Societies Elect Officers – Radio Schedules Outlined – Talent Combined to Produce Program of the Year – Dr. O. W. Miller Resigns from Taylor’s Faculty – Meredith Migrations – Side Squints From Chi Sigma Phi – Prexy Says – From Here – Calendar of Events – Miller’s Millions – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Athletic Highlights – Letters From Y.C. Speakers – Trojans Nip Greyhounds 4-2 – Osborne Cops Table Tennis Crown – Golfers and Netters Work Out – Glimpses of Girls’ P. E. – Track Meet with Anderson Today – Boys’ Classes Meeting Out-of-Doors – Club News – Chi Sigma Phi – Classified Ads
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The Echo: March 29, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 24
Taylor Delegates Enjoy Model U.N. – Veenstra to Give Recital Saturday – Coming Soon – Sophomores Skate – Taylor Represented At Education Confab – Did You Know…? – String Quartet Offers Lyceum Friday Evening – Visitation Offers Opportunity In Upland Missions – Rally Day Breaks Record – Carver Copped Herber Home – Houghton Debate Squad Here – The Editor Says – Calendar of Events – Prexy Says – From Here – Academic Responsibility – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Athletic Highlights – Coach’s Corner – Purdue Relay Results – Tennis Practice Limited – Golfers Swing – Indiana Central House-Cleans Today – Mid Semester Grades Out This Week – March – Baseball Squad Continues To Drill For First Game – Spring Sport Schedule Up To Date – Time Trials Reveal Track Prospects – World Heavyweight Crown Decided In June – Table Tennis Finals – Club News – Sshh! It’s a Secret – Question Box – Miscellanist – Classified Ads
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The Echo: March 22, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 23
Summer School Planned at T.U. – FTA Presents Program For Friday Night – Congressman to Speak In Chapel Friday – Betty Kinstler Presented in Recital – Rev. Bernie Smith to Appear On Campus – Echo Gets New Office – Auditions Wednesday for Joint Society Program – Debate Team Broadcasts – Did You Know…? – Echo to Run Classified Section Next Week – Boston Man to Speak in Chapel – Recreation Time Pleases Students – Attend English Conference – The Editor Says – Calendar of Events – Prexy Says – From Here – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Athletic Highlights – Model Airplanes in Vogue as Hobby – Purdue Relays At Lafayette – Question Box – Spring Sports Dampened By Weather Recently – Odle, Forrest Attend Meeting of HCC – Tourney Enters 2nd Round – Club News
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The Echo: March 15, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 22
Figures Reveal Success Of Youth Conference – T-Club Functions for School Betterment – Fashions “Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life” – A Challenge – Dr. John Paul To Appear In Chapel – IRC Sends Delegates to Mock Assembly – Faculty Members Become Students – Did You Know…? – Terhune Trips Stork – Extra – Gospel Team Report – The Editor Says – Prexy Says – From Here – Calendar of Events – If Civilization Goes Under – Newspapers Are Like Women – It Seems To Me – Cornerstone – Athletic Highlights – Question Box – Spring Sports Underway – Tennis Team Points to Six Game Schedule – Golfers Beat The Turf – All Opponent Five Selected – Tracksters Train – Trojanettes Travel – Baseball Practice Progresses In Spite Of Weather – Table Tennis Tourney Begins – Changes Effected By Student Council – The Shower – Some Points for Landing a Job – Darwin’s Mistake – The Cosmopolitan Opera
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The Echo: March 8, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 21
16th Youth Conference Convenes – Youth Conference – German Bishop Visits Taylor – Girl’s Societies – Modern Music Banned – Latest Registration Total Over 475 – Fellowship Hour – Prexy Says – From Here – I. R. C. to Hear Mr. R. R. Peters – Past Youth Conferences – The Editor Says – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Athletic Highlights – All-Stars Succumb To “B” Team – Intramural Statistics – Faculty Wins – Trojan Basketball Data – Stow Elected Captain – Spring Sports – Trojans Beat Quakers – Married Men Are Champs – Varsity Tops Alumni – “B” Team Scores 15th Win – The Question Box
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The Echo: March 1, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 20
Girl’s Societies Reorganized – On the Radio This Week – Further Plans on Development Drive – Earlham Game Broadcast – Students Reflect Praise of Cafeteria Style – Choir Itinerary Completed – Youth Conference Preparations Continue – Chi Kappa Bumps and Falls – Debate Teams Return from Duels – McKee Speaks to Religion Majors – Bundles From Heaven – The Editor Says – Prexy Says – From Here – Calendar of Events – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Note of Thanks – Athletic Highlights – Victory for Trojanettes – Taylor B Team Wins Again – Intra-Mural – Intramural Basketball Tourney – Greyhounds Topple Determined Trojans – Smith Thumps Thursby – Taylor Scares Central – The Question Box – Behind Kitchen Doors – Faculty Banquet
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The Echo: February 22, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 19
Broadcasting Plans Extended – Trojans Battle Central – Good Appointed Editor – Helen H. Unger Named Sponsor – What’s Going On? – Campus in Prayer For Youth Conference – Gospel Team Report – Rabbi Polish Lectures on Palestine – Fine Arts Department Gives Recital – Prevailing Fashions – Student Contests Announced – Committee Announces Changes Effective March 5 – King of Kings To Be Presented – Tuesday Prayer Service Changed – Our Motto – Prexy Says – From Here – Calendar of Events – It Seems to Me – Cornerstone – Smiles – To There – Two Voices – The Question Box – Typical Basketball – Taylor Hoopsters Gain Revenge Over Forresters – Intramural Basketball – Trojans Bury Huntington – Did You Know? – What’s Behind a Title – So You Did Him A Favor? – Birthdays – Kelly’s Dream House – Film to Be Shown Wed.
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The Echo: February 8, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 17
Debaters Compete At DePauw – A Cappella Choir Launches Big Season – First Concert At Indianapolis – Thalos Thrive In Society Sign-Ups – Eldridge Lectures Here On U.N. Fri. – Echo Staff Promotions Announced – Johnson To Be Inaugurated – Physician Speaks – The Editor Says – A New Development – Prexy Says – Calendar of Events – From Here – As I See It – Cornerstone – Trojans Trounce Defiance – Freshmen Match Hearts – Shrubs Trounce Burds – To There – Reserve Corps Interviews Future Officers – Home Team Tramples Indiana Tech 91-96 – Robins and Homing Pigeons Win – Improvement Program To Affect Co-eds – “B” Ballers Blaze Victory – Summer Session Planned – New Look – We Are Betraying Ourselves
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The Echo: January 25, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 16
State Independent Colleges Oppose Federal Aid – USAF Interviewing Team Coming to Campus – Open House Planned – New Students Enroll – Recipe for Tomorrow: Mix Well – Taylor Signs Football Coach – Alumni Aid Local Drive – Trojans To Play At Marion – McCord Hired For 1949 – Gospel Team Report – The Editor Says – Let’s Face It – From Here – Size Is No Measure Of Greatness – “On Fire” For God – Quiet Hours – Why Not Keep It Away Period – Cornerstone – Between Halves – Trojanettes Travel – Trojanettes Triumph 26-29 – Chorus Performs Wheel Concert – Taylor Trips Central In Opener, 73-58 – Varsity Squad Halted 63-43 – A Fantasy – Colleges Show Increased Religious Interest
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The Echo: January 18, 1949
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 15
Debate Squad Attends Tourney At Ind. Univ. – Faculty Women Tea Student Wives – XK’s Present Film – New Courses Added To Curriculum – Religious Index, Juvenile Books Added to Library – Two Games Scheduled For January 25 – An Examination Of Finals – Junior Play Cast Chosen – Examinations Modern Cultural Lag – Bulletin – F. T. A. Receives Charter – Views – Your Potential – Success Evaluated – Calendar of Events – From Here – Prexy Says – A Reporter Speaks – Quiet Hours – You Can’t Win – Cornerstone – Between Halves – Don’t Let It Happen to You – Huntington Romps Over Taylor – Girls To Play Indiana Central – Taylor Defies Defiance, But Loses, 78-80 – Intramurals, Fast And Furious – Things Could Be Verse – Foreign Students Arriving – Guard your Gray Cells – Do You Feel Dizzy? – Gospel Team Report
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The Echo: Extra! Christ is Born
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number Special
Special Christmas edition of The Echo.
Capitol Shows Unrest — King Herod Holds Banquet — Caesar Orders Census — Honor Comes to Bethlehem — A Ray of Hope — From Here — While Shepherd Slept — What Will the Significance Be? — The Town of Bethlehem — Cornerstone — Christ Was Born — Fashion Footnotes — Slave Slave Wins Death — Flash! — Reporter Stranded — Athens Alive With Athletes — Wanted — Proclamation — Augustus Caesar
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The Echo: December 14, 1948
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 13
Taylor Presents “The Messiah” Wed. – Christmas Formal Tomorrow – Debate Held – Development Drive Underway – Pledges Total $73,141.98 – According To Prof. Decker… -- Chi Sigmas Carol – For Whom the Tree Grows – The Editor Says – Read and Think – From Here – In The Mail – Prexy Says – Quiet Hours – Cornerstone – Manchester Takes Tournament – The Comma Man – Youth Conference Theme Chosen – Boy Takes Girl – Carver- “Miss Philo” Wed – Greyhounds Beat Trojans 86-57 – “100” Club Formed – Correction – Ohio Northern Wins Consolation – In Memory – Olson Attends History Conference – Music Club Meets – “Tis Christmas Time” – The Greatest Presents – Ambassadors For Christ Meet
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The Echo: December 7, 1948
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 12
Development Drive Opens – Taylor Places 28 Pastors – Choral Society Presents “The Messiah” – Pageant Presented At Pot-Luck – The Fable Aesop Forgot – With Apologies – Graduate Exam Given – Kick-Off Dinner To Be Friday – Girls Hold Yule Party – Church Gives Cantata – The Editor Says – Calendar of Events – From Here – In The Mail – Prexy Says – Quiet Hours – Cornerstone – Basketball Tournament Is Here – Between Halves – Girl’s Basketball Shows Hot Competition – Men’s Intramurals Begin – Intercollegiate Basketball Tourney – Concordia Vanquished, 72-75 – Spartans Subdue Trojans – Auxiliary Gym Cleared – Civil Service Jobs Open – Across The Floor – Taylor Song – Formula for ‘A’s
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The Echo: November 30, 1948
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 11
Trojans Beat Tri-State For 3rd Win – Beisher Offers “Rebecca” – Bracken Speaks For Ambassadors – Did You Know…? – Gospel Team Report – Alumni Organize Fund Drive – Johnson Joins “Mademoiselle Staff – Seniors Roll Around – The Editor Says – Announce New Contest – Calendar of Events – From Here – Trojans Open Hoop Season – Help The Arab Refugees – Quiet Hours – Cornerstone – Taylor Edges Indiana Tech. 55-53 – Trojans Lead By 80 Points in Opener – Y C Staff Increased – Maurice Irvin – Between Halves – Your Reporter Takes A Gander – “Gem Editor Reports – Basketball – Your Class Presidents – Such Is Woman!! – Why Did They Hang? – Asia’s Students Face Growing Difficulties
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The Echo: November 23, 1948
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 10
Varsity Quartette Travels – Help Wanted – Graduates Speak – Long, Student Committees Back Library – Taylor Featured – Philos Go Out Launch – Chi Sigma Initiatives – Appoint John Owen Business Manager – Chi Kappas Charm Students With Fantasy – John Warner Returns to Dubuque – Gospel Team Committee Reports – Dr. Meredith Returns – Editorial – Crime and Punishment – Thoughts of June – The Tie That Blinds – Prexy Says – From Here – Quiet Hours – Cornerstone – Thanksgiving – Basketball Season Opens Tonight – Granitz Chosen Most Valuable Player – From a Pilgrim’s Diary – Between Halves – Trojans Meet Griffin – Taylor Greets Basketball Squad – Who Was Who – Taylor Host to College Tourney – Cheerleaders Elected – Philos Freeze – Are 32 Candles Too Many? – Thalos Jamboree Western Style – Did You Know…?
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The Echo: November 9, 1948
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 9
Ayres Library To Be Started May 1 – Philos Sail Through Rush-Week – Gospel Team Revision Considered – Sunday to Be Rally Day – Registration Totals 541; Freshman Have 184 – Keller Reveals Inside Dope – The Editor Says – New Ruling By Committee – Calendar of Events – From Here – Prexy Says – Tortures of Algebra Class – Quiet Hours – Cornerstone – Runners Take Fifth At Little State – Trojans Lose 7th Straight – Final Grid Battle Tomorrow – Taylor’s ‘New Look’ – Between Halves – Basketball Schedule Complete – Trojans Travel – Girl’s Intramural Basketball Starts – Girls’ Varsity Basketball – Chi Kappas Meet – Freshman Party Held Saturday
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The Echo: November 2, 1948
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 8
Youth Conference Cabinet Chosen – Bone-Head English – E. Stanley Jones To Speak – Attend Teachers’ Association – Dr. Charles Shilling Speaks on Campus – Methodist Revival Set for Nov. 8 to 21 – 7 Seniors Named To “Who’s Who” – My Privilege – T. U. to Be Featured in Indianapolis Star – Calendar of Events – Prexy Says – From Here – The Editor Says – Quiet Hours – Cornerstone – Trojans Battle To Close Defeat – Between Halves – Greenberg Strikes Out – De Pauw Prof. Types Students With Amazing Accuracy – German Students Take Dim Views of Future – Mud Pack – The Ten Commandments of Sports – Class Presidents Interviewed – “African Prince” To Be Shown – Small Garage for Rent
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The Echo: October 26, 1948
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 7
Thalos Parade Dusky Southland – Taylor Meets Bluffton Friday – Vote Tally – Little Rosebud Christened – Did You Know…? – Dewey Wins Election by a Landslide – Hard-Luck Party Held – Friends Revival Held – Truman Edged to Third Place – Teachers in Action – The Editor Says – Democratic Strategy – Calendar of Events – From Here – Prexy Says – Quiet Hours – Half of Me Dreams – In the Silence of the Night – Cornerstone – Hillsdale Throttles Trojans 78-12 – Trojans Travel – Between Halves – Runners Bow to Manchester – IRC Film Attracts Many – Science Club Plans Year – Nelson, Stow Score – Faculty Banquets Western Style
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The Echo: October 19, 1948
Taylor University
Volume 33, Number 6
Thalo Rush Day Oct. 23 – Cast That Vote November 2 – Who’ll Carry the Ball? – “Your Fellowship Hour” Is Aired Weekly – Did You Know…? – Election Is Set For Friday – Board of Directors to Meet October 27 – Candidates Jockey For Position – I. U. Choir to Appear Tuesday – The Editor Says – My Guide – Calendar of Events – From Here – Green Caps – Prexy Says – Missionary Conference Held – Cornerstone – Quiet Hours – Trojans Face Bishop Inquisition – 3rd Wisconsin Wins Tournament – Between Halves – Trojans Travel – Taylor Meets Ball State Again – Lose 15-0 – Taylor Purchases New Auto