Search results

Title: Augsburg Bulletin May 1942, Page 08
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: The Auggie baseball team set a new conference scoring record in trouncing Macalester, 290.. The ten— nis and golf teams have won about 75 per cent of their games. Leland Steen, Seminary middler and former teacher at Oak Grove Seminary, was married on Easter Day to Ruth Framstad in the latter‘s...
Show moreThe Auggie baseball team set a new conference scoring record in trouncing Macalester, 290.. The ten— nis and golf teams have won about 75 per cent of their games. Leland Steen, Seminary middler and former teacher at Oak Grove Seminary, was married on Easter Day to Ruth Framstad in the latter‘s home church at Valley City. Her father is the Lutheran Free Church pastor there. The Minneapolis Sunday Journal- Tribune gave a halfrpage "spread" in the Magazine section, April 1‘), describing the physical education and health program at Augsburg. Jottings: A large number of books were donated for the Victory Book Campaign, sponsored by the Student Defense Committee. . . . Erling Tungseth of Thief River Falls, Minn, is the new president of the Student Society. . . . Alf Berg pf Hillsboro, N. Dak., is the valedic' torian of the class of 1942. . . . Dean Berner Dahlen, ‘31, leaves for the armed service June 1. . . . Philosophy instructor Phillip Kildahl, also will join the army soon. . . . Mr. John Acker, teacher of speech for eight years at Augsburg, left recently ’to take a Price Administration post in Washington. . . . The eight—page Augsburg Echo of May 13 was the second issue to be mailed to over 400 Northwest high school libraries this spring. The “All American“ rat' ing was awarded the Echo on its ﬁrst semester issues by a National Press Association. Augsburg Gets Navy Vl Program . . . Augsburg‘s approval by the Navy on the Vil program means that if a young man of at least 17 years but not yet 20, enrols at Augsburg, and enlists under the Navy Vrl program, he is assured of continuing in col’ lege until his Junior year, and pos’ sibly until graduation, providing he does satisfactory work. He also gets a head start toward an ofﬁcer's com' mission, either as a ﬂying, deck, or engineering oﬂicer. After two years of college under the Vrl program, he may be trans’ ferred to a naval training station. This will be required unless he enters the V6 or V17 program for oﬂicer training. He must pass certain tests to qualify for these programs. If he qualiﬁes for the V’7 program, he continues in college for two more years. The Army Air Corps is now in' augurating a program somewhat similar. AUGSBURG COLLEGE and SEMINARY MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Return Postage Guaranteed awe-W «7/4—— ? gal, W Bulletin of Augsburg College and ﬂag ' Sec. 562, P. L. 86 R. 5 Vol. 'iv, No. 2
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin May 1942, Page 06
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Alumni and Former Students . . . New churches are being completed in congregations served by several Semi! nary grads: at Mora, Minn. (Clarence Larson, '37); at Grand Forks. N. Dak. (Ingvald Norum. '33); at Fosston, Minn. (Holger Hagen, '29). Two new churches begun at Duluth during Pastor O. Rogr...
Show moreAlumni and Former Students . . . New churches are being completed in congregations served by several Semi! nary grads: at Mora, Minn. (Clarence Larson, '37); at Grand Forks. N. Dak. (Ingvald Norum. '33); at Fosston, Minn. (Holger Hagen, '29). Two new churches begun at Duluth during Pastor O. Rogr nc‘s service there are also being com’ leted. Pastor Walter Lyngdal. '31. serves oth. One is the large and splendid building belonging to Trinity congrega' tion; the other is a home mission project on the edge of the city. Philip Morgan, ’32, has entered Execu— tive work for the National organization of the Boy Scouts of America. He form' erly taught biology at South St. Paul. Number 17 (Volume II) of News of Norway contains an article describing a service giving tribute to Norway, recent- ly held in the well known Lutheran Church of the Reformation on Capitol Hill in Washington. After a stirring address by Dr. Blackwelder, pastor, John Nordberg (attended Augsburg in 1927’ 29 before taking a position in Washing: ton) sang in Norwegian “A Mighty Fortress" and Norway's national anthem. (Mr. Nordberg, besides being a choir soloist also serves as a deacon and Sunv day School Superintendent in this U. L. C. church which is a mecca for young people from the midwest.) A large number of the alumni teachers responded to the appeal from the Per' sonnel Ofﬁce for lists of names of prov spective students. Incidentally. statements by several of the senders revealed that they are really putting forth strong ef’ forts to interest young people in their Alma Mater. Augsburg is especially at this time grateful for every effort put forth to bring new students to her doors. . George Sele, ’31, of Bronson, Minn., is now employed in the Kittson County Welfare Ofﬁce at Hallock, Minn. Some other Auggie graduates in the army, and their locations are: Roy Gor- don, ‘40. Tacoma, Wash; Gerald Person, '39, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Adrian Tinderholt. ‘38, San Francisco. Calif; gndDSlanford Mickelson, ‘40, Fort Meade, . a . Karl Dalager, '31. Superintendent of Schools in Mantorvillc, Minn., resigned In January to take a similar position at Monticello, Minn. Lowell Formo. ’41, who is in the army, was married recently to Maxine Martin. The ceremony took place in California, where Mr. Formo is stationed (Camp Haan). Jerrol Fredrickson (Augsburg 39341). of Wanamingo. Naval Cadet, was one of two out of twenty-ﬁve in his training class who were selected for service with the marines. The Augsburg Publishing House re, cently announced a new publication, uSelect Sacred Songs" for three and four part treble voices, arranged and edited by Leland B. Sateren. instructor and band'leader at Augsburg. Phillip Rowberg, ’41, and Russel Hel' leckson, ‘40. both ensigns in the Navy, visited the campus recently. FORMER TEACHERS ADVANCED Dr. Harold S. Diehl, Dean of the met dical school at the University of Minnel sota, who taught at Augsburg during 1914'16, has recently been appointed to a national committee to direct the governr mental policy in maintaining the supply of medical doctors for the various parts of the country at the same time as the needs of the armed forces are met. Another former teacher. Dr. Walter Lunden, at Augsburg in 1928450, was recently elected to the presidencv of Gustavus Adolphus College at St. Peter, Minn. AUGSBURG GETS NEW COURSES Among the new courses scheduled for Augsburg next year are engineering drawing, descriptive geometry, human geography, background of World War II. three new home economics classes, and a chemistry research course. These courses are listed in the new .catalog which is now on the press. Mem‘ bers of the catalog and curricula com' mittee are Professor Sveeggen, Professor Quanbeck, Dr. Christensen, and Dr. Nash.
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin May 1942, Page 04
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Together We Build a Fellowship... At a time when most minds are occu' pied with the destructive efforts of war the work of building a fellowship of liv' ing people around a cause that is primari' ly spiritual. and the purpose of which is to encourage personal faith in God, and righteousness and...
Show moreTogether We Build a Fellowship... At a time when most minds are occu' pied with the destructive efforts of war the work of building a fellowship of liv' ing people around a cause that is primari' ly spiritual. and the purpose of which is to encourage personal faith in God, and righteousness and good will toward all men, becomes tremendously important. It is a matter of Christian duty and honor. We owe it to our heritage, to the Church in this fair land that shows us the way of salvation, and especially to the young people who are to replace us in the ranks of service when our day is done. ‘ Th‘e natural way to proceed in an efv fort of this kind is to rally around an institution whose God’given commission is to .train leaders for the church and American. society. Augsburg is such an institution. Its'place in American church life is well-known, and there is a grow! ing number of people who appreciate sincerely the type of practical Christianity that Augsburg has stood for. The aim of the Augsburg Foundation Fellowship is, therefore, to widen the circle of friends who believe in the ideals of Augsburg. and to bring these friends closer together. In order to make the members of this organization better acquainted with one another a group of names from the mem' hership list will from now on he pub' lished in each issue of the Bulletin. The ﬁrst twenty'five who Joined the A. F. 1". are fUUnd in this number. Look for the continued membership list in subsequent issues. At present a volunteer committee from the 1942 graduating class is busy enlist' ing new members for the A. F. F. They are aiming at a hundred per cent response. All those who have joined the A. F. F. by the time of its ﬁrst annual meeting which is to be held on the ﬁrst "Foundal tion Day," lvlay 31, 1942, will be counted as charter members of the organization. The success of the A. F. F. depends largely on the progress that can be made in gathering new members, and on the regular support which those give who have joined. We on the general commib tee believe so strongly in the value of this organization that we want to work for an enlarged membership in every way we can. Since it will entail too much ext pense to get in personal touch with all alumni and other friends who are prO' spective members, we are making this ap’ peal through the bulletin that those who have not already joined will signify their intention to do so by writing to the F. F., Augsburg College and Seminary. Olaf Rogne. First 25 Members of The ABF. Membership List We will continue to print about 25names in each Bulletin. . Mr. Thomas Halvorson, Minneapolis Rev. N. C. Anderson. Minneapolis Rev. Olaf Rogne. Minneapolis Dr. Bernhard Christensen, Mpls. Mr. Berner Dahlen, Minneapolis . Miss Gunhild Paulson, Ely, Minn. Miss Marie Kjelaas. Minneapolis Mr. Milton Holland. Woden, Iowa . Rev. Harold Nydahl, Osage, Iowa 10. Miss Agnes Tangjerd, Minneapolis 11. Dr. Karl Ermisch, Minneapolis 12. Mr. Andrew Balerud, Minot, N. D. 13. Prof. L. Lillehei. Minneapolis W?$°F§PP“ 14. Miss Ethel Ingebredtsen, Minneapolis 15. Rev. M. C. Dixen. Minneapolis 16. Prof. Martin Quanbeck, Minneapolis 17. Mrs. E. and Ragna Sverdrup, Mpls. 18. Miss Anna Pederson, Minneapolis 19. Mr. Leland Sateren, Minneapolis 20. Mr. Melvin Possan. Minneapolis 21. Miss Mildred Ryan. Minneapolis 22. Dr. Arthur Nash. Minneapolis 23. Miss Jennie Skurdalsvold, Mpls. 24. Robert E. Rogne, Minneapolis 25. Kenneth W. Rogne, Minneapolis
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin May 1942, Page 03
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Men of Conviction Men of conviction shape the world. While others waver and hesitate, they act. Not always in the outer world seen and observed by men, often in the inner world of the spirit; yet they act, and frequently with farrreaching results. Until we have convictions we are tossed about...
Show moreMen of Conviction Men of conviction shape the world. While others waver and hesitate, they act. Not always in the outer world seen and observed by men, often in the inner world of the spirit; yet they act, and frequently with farrreaching results. Until we have convictions we are tossed about hither and thither, exerting no decisive inﬂuence for or against the causes that move mankind. Until we have convictions we are intellectual and spiri’ tual weather vanes, reflecting the trends of prevailing opinion but directed by no strong inner principle. But men of conviction are pillars, not weather vanes. A Christian college and seminary is a place for the formation of men and women of conviction. Through deep grappling with many phases of truth and falsehood, the student should gradually learn to take his stand—and to maintain it. “The world is most powerftu inﬂuenced," someone has said, “by those who have the courage to renounce the world.“ That is, as long as a person’s conduct is controlled by the opinions of the world around him he will have no ﬁrm footing as a basis for changing that world. Such a footing is gained only through the possession of truth. “The truth shall make you free" applies also here. Truth, therefore, and the convictions that arise from its posses sion—convictions about God and man, about religion and govern’ ment, about human society and human freedom, and about a thou, sand other important realities—these constitute major goals in a college and seminary education. It is because Christian education believes ﬁrme that freedom in both Church and State, as well as in the life of the individual, is fully consonant with, yes is inseparably bound up with strong de’ votion to deﬁnite convictions, that it strives to develop personalities marked by this quality above all others. BERN HARD CHRISTENSEN.
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin May 1942, Page 01
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: ﬂuUetin at i AUGSBURG " COLLEGE AND SEMINARY NEW SERIES QUARTERLY Vol. IV May 1942 No.2 AUGSBURG COLLEGE ARCHIVES

Title: Augsburg Bulletin May 1942, Page 02
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: "Foundation Day” Augsburg‘s ﬁrst ‘Foundation Day‘ will be celebrated Sunday, May 31, the day before the College graduar tion and the same day as the Bac' calaureate Service. In harmony with the purposes stated in the constitu’ tion of the Foundation Fellowship, a morning service in St. Luke’s...
Show more"Foundation Day” Augsburg‘s ﬁrst ‘Foundation Day‘ will be celebrated Sunday, May 31, the day before the College graduar tion and the same day as the Bac' calaureate Service. In harmony with the purposes stated in the constitu’ tion of the Foundation Fellowship, a morning service in St. Luke’s Church, Dr. Claus Morgan, Pastor, will be held. Dr. Bernhard Christenr sen will preach. In the afternoon at :30 a service will be held in the ugsburg chapel. This will be fol' lowed by a brief business meeting. A cafeteria supper will be served at the Dining Hall. The Baccalaureate services will follow at Trinity Church. All friends of Augsburg are urged to attend the Foundation Day ser' vices with a special invitation CX’ tended to all alumni and former stu‘ dents. Graduation Festivities Fifty'ﬂve college and ﬁve seminary graduates of 1942 will receive Augsl burg diplomas this spring, the semi' narians on the evening of May 22, the others, Monday evening, June 1. Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday night, May 31, in Trinity Church, after the Foundation Day Fellowship service. The Alumni banr quet will be held in the Memorial Hall dining room again from 6:00' 8:00 on Monday evening. The new all color ﬁlm on Augsburg will be shown, and a short business meet, ing will be held. The banquet ticket price is 65 cents. Dr. E. E. Ryden, president of the American L u t h e r a n Conference, speaks at the graduation exercises; Professor H. N. Hendrickson will give the Baccalaureate message; and Professor L. Lillehei speaks at the seminary exercises. Welcome to Commencement Augsburg extends a hearty welcome to alumni, former students, and friends to be present at the various festivities in connection with the 1942 Commencement. One of the counterbalancing values coming to us in a time of war and suffering is a closer knitting of the ties that unite us about fundamental causes and institutions. Among such institutions the Church, the Home, and the State are outstanding. And the school, especially the school of higher education, plays a major role in building these fundamental, sustain! ing loyalties into the hearts of a people. Therefore, in a time like this the sons and daughters of the Christian College ﬁnd themselves drawn into a deeper, stronger fellowship with one another, centering in the ongoing work of Alma Mater. Commencement festivities and Homecoming celebra‘ tions each year provide happy occasions for outward expression of this felr lowship, and we are always glad to extend a hearty handclasp to all who can ﬁnd it possible to attend. And above all is this true this year. Welcome to Commencement at Augsburg, 1942. Bernhard Christensen.
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin Winter 1940, Page 07
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Where Is Last Years Class? Ardell Albertson, Ruth Aune, Harold Haugland, Olaf Johnson, Lester John- son, Lester Rood, and Thora Torvick are attending the University of Min- nesota. Vincent Mostrom is at the University of Iowa at Ames. Arthur Knudsen is attending the Minnesota Business School in...
Show moreWhere Is Last Years Class? Ardell Albertson, Ruth Aune, Harold Haugland, Olaf Johnson, Lester John- son, Lester Rood, and Thora Torvick are attending the University of Min- nesota. Vincent Mostrom is at the University of Iowa at Ames. Arthur Knudsen is attending the Minnesota Business School in Minneapolis. Norman Anderson. Harold Masted, LeRoy Elster, and Palmer Wold are at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Werner Spiegel is attending Wartburg Semi- nary, Debuque, Iowa, Gordon Loren is at Augustana Seminary, Rock Island, Illinois. Lester Dahlen, Lawrence Gudmestad, Alfred Sevig, and Luther Strommen are studying at Augsburg Seminary. In addition to attending the University of Minnesota, Ruth Anne and Olaf Johnson are teaching at Augsburg. Mabel Aasen is teaching at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Crookston, Minn.; Gerald Benson at Lamberton, Minn; Lorrin 0. Dahlager at Maynard, Minn; Changes Among Teaching Alumni: Clarice Blake, 34, to Moorhead Junior High School. Reuben Lokken, '36, to Zumbrota, Minn. Arnold Sandness, '26, to Aneta, N. Dak. Else Michaelsen, ’31, to Spring Valley, Minn. Donovan Decker, ’30, to Clear Lake, Wis. Geneva Larson, '37, to Glenwood, Minn. Anker Harbo, '31, to Rugby, N. Dak. Markus Hailing, ’31, to Pine City, Minn. Una Lee, '88, to McNabb, Ill. Daisy Hanson, ’36, to Jordan, Minn. Elmer Hendrickson, ’31, to McGrath, Minn. (Alumni: If you know of others, let me know, please --N. C. A.) ‘ Thelma Emberson at Mora, Minn.; Margie Enemark at Frost, Minn.; Glen Gleane at Ellendale, Minn.; Chester Hoberg at Kensington, Minn.; Donald Holm at Humboldt, S. Dak.; Ingolf Kronstad at Canton, S. Dale; Gerald Person at Chaska, Minn.; Wendell Tjon at Renville, S. Dale; Howard Forrest at Beltrami, Minn.; Reuben Gjerde at Orrin, N. Dak. . Josephine Bale is giving music lessons at Tunbridge, N. Dak. Robert Chalmers is preaching at Mora, Minn. Sara Dixon and Marion Loud are working at the Eitel Hospital in Minneapolis. Irene Hagen and Constance Stannes are working in libraries in the Twin Cities. Anders Hanson and Jonathan Lindell are attending L. B. I. Hoyt Messerer works in a bank at Arlington, Iowa. Belma Mikkelson is a governess in Chicago. Lillian Prest- holdt works in Madison. Minn. Thea Home is working in Minneapolis. 7 Augaburp Alumni Bulletin
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin Winter 1940, Page 03
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: HELLO GRADS! (Cont'd) Give the proposition some real thought, won’t you? And don’t hesitate to write us! We'd like to hear from you on it. What do you think of the idea? What suggestions have you to oﬂ'er? The .Executive Committee and Advisory Council will be discussing the mat- ter in its next...
Show moreHELLO GRADS! (Cont'd) Give the proposition some real thought, won’t you? And don’t hesitate to write us! We'd like to hear from you on it. What do you think of the idea? What suggestions have you to oﬂ'er? The .Executive Committee and Advisory Council will be discussing the mat- ter in its next two meetings. At either of them we’d be grateful for your letters. That should be enough “meat” for one letter—and, besides, “Andy” is waiting to get it of! to press. By the way, worthy of special notice is our Treasurer's Report. Forth- coming dues will liquidate our small debt very nicely. Let us hear from you, Grads. Sincerely, LELAND B. SATEREN, President of the Augsburg Alumni Association. Did You Know That . . . . Coach Dan Elmer of the Auggie footballers turned down a large sum of money not so long ago oﬂered by a tobacco company for use of his endorse- ment in a cigarette "ad". Augsburg students employed on the National Youth Administration work program at Augsburg receive $557 per month. The State Student Aid pro- gram also furnishes $65 a month, and a large number of students are em- ployed directly by the College for janitorial, dining-hall, and other work on the campus. Over 100 students annually ﬁnd employment through the Augsburg Employ- ment Bureau. Luther Strommen, now a student in the Seminary. is manager of this bureau. Warren Quanbeck, ’87. is continuing his theological studies at the Princeton .Divinity School. ' Augsburg's enrollment for ’89-'40 hit the 447 mark and kept pace with other college gains in spite of the fact that there was no deﬁnite student soli- citation program. The Alumni Executive Committee is continuing its good work and wants the support of every alumnus. Two dollars annual dues from each of you will assure a forward-going program in the year ahead. Norman Anderson, former pastor at Tacoma and now Personnel Director at Augsburg. has taken over a part of the work of the Alumni Executive Secretary. Edor Nelson. ’87. coached the Lamberton (Ilium) High School baseball team to a state championship last spring. Coach Nelson also is conducting a line intranural sports program. a Augsburg Alumni Bulletin
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin Winter 1940, Page 04
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: ALUMNI TREASURER'S REPORT Receipts: Cash on hand June 1, 1939... .. ., , , ., $ 56.47 Alumni Dues , 103.00 Sale of tickets Alumni Dinner . ., 64.25 Net proﬁt, Ice Cream Social, . , , 40.00 $263.72 Disbursements: Postage . $ 19.85 Exchange on checks - .86 Augsburg Dining Hall (Alumni Dinners) 64...
Show moreALUMNI TREASURER'S REPORT Receipts: Cash on hand June 1, 1939... .. ., , , ., $ 56.47 Alumni Dues , 103.00 Sale of tickets Alumni Dinner . ., 64.25 Net proﬁt, Ice Cream Social, . , , 40.00 $263.72 Disbursements: Postage . $ 19.85 Exchange on checks - .86 Augsburg Dining Hall (Alumni Dinners) 64.25 Dr. J. 0. Evjen, Traveling Expenses ......................... 26.00 Lutheran Free Church Publishing Co. (Prtg. Bulletin) 168.77 278.72 Deﬁcit, December 5, 1939 ,,,,,, ......... “3 15.00 M. C. DIXEN, Treasurer. Remember, it costs money to print the Alumni Bulletin! $1630 From the Class of 1939 Augsburg's College class of ’39 will do their part to See that their Alma Mater’s building program does not cease with erection of Memorial Hall. Forty-one members of the last graduating class signed non-interest bearing promisory notes, payable over a period of ﬁve years and totalling $1,630. The money is to go to the Building Fund. It is hoped that future graduating classes will take similar action in coming years so that the loyalty of the Class of ’39 will bear much more fruit than the personal contributions of the individuals concerned. Not a few members of the College Class of ’31 made similar pledges when they graduated, but last year’s class was the ﬁrst to contribute on so gen- eral a scale. Fellow Alumni: Now and again reports of good work on the part of Augsburg teaching graduates come to us. Now and then we receive reports of promotions, dif- ﬁcult as these are to secure in these days even when well earned. The Placement Bureau can report no startling record in its work the past year, though our record is as good as the average of the other agencies. It has been a poor year for placing teachers. I should personally be pleased to receive news about teachers, whether it be in regard to promotions or other experiences. I am interested in knowing about that summer session at the University of North Dakota, that trip to Yellowstone Park. and that plunge into the matrimonial sea. Good wishes for a happy year in 1940! MARTIN Quansncx, Director of the Teachers’ Placement Bureau. Augsburg Alumni Bulletin 4
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin Winter 1940, Page 01
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: ﬁagshurg ﬂlumniﬁulletin Things are always "happening" in this ambitious young man’s life. Now he is married. While a student at Augsburg he was active in a wide number of activities—including football. He played a guard position on the championship team of 1928. Feel- ing a call to travel he took...
Show moreﬁagshurg ﬂlumniﬁulletin Things are always "happening" in this ambitious young man’s life. Now he is married. While a student at Augsburg he was active in a wide number of activities—including football. He played a guard position on the championship team of 1928. Feel- ing a call to travel he took time off to make a world tour, then re- turned, and was graduated in 1935. Since graduation he has spent a large share of his time at Augs- burg. He was the moving spirit in promoting the Augsburg Quar- tette's visit to Norway. He was manager for the Augsburg Choir. Under his leadership the Employ- ment Bureau widened its services to become of great importance in the program of student help. llhat Mm" 3- B'Wden Augsburg’s enrollment increased so rapidly in 1937-38 was at least in some measure due to his “push” in the student solicitation program. When the Alumni Association needed an Executive Secretary, he was chosen, and had an important part in the successful drive for building Memorial Hall. The Lutheran Free Church Publishing Company last summer selected - Mr. Abner Batalden to manage its business. From all reports things are humming at the Cedar Avenue plant. Trinity Congregation of Duluth lost one of its most active members when Martha Bjornstad became Mrs. Batalden in December. But she still carries on her work as Executive Secretary of the Luther League Federation of the Lutheran Free Church. however, and helps her hus- band at the Publishing Company. She has already taken her place in the work of Trinity Congregation of Minneapolis. She is a busy lady. too. But then—a man who “does things" needs a wife of the same caliber. . —N. c. A. Should Augsburg Alumni create a {allowable mud tor worthy graduates who wish to continue their education? 33:}: such a policy stimulate scholastic work at Augsburg? Augsbur- Alumni rallytothesupportdsucha jsct? Isthlsaaoodhiaafnyouthtnkao.seepue3. "0 Lu. . V e
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin Winter 1940, Page 05
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Dedication Marks Homecoming Augsburg’s new Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall has been ofﬁcially de- dicated. In the presence of hundreds of friends of Augsburg, in the gathering twi- light of a beautiful November day, Dr. T. O. Burntvedt spoke the solemn words of consecration, “. . . to the glory of...
Show moreDedication Marks Homecoming Augsburg’s new Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall has been ofﬁcially de- dicated. In the presence of hundreds of friends of Augsburg, in the gathering twi- light of a beautiful November day, Dr. T. O. Burntvedt spoke the solemn words of consecration, “. . . to the glory of God and the welfare of our fellow men. . . ." It was Augsburg’s seventieth anniversary. It was a time to celebrate; it was a time to dedicate; it was a time to face the challenge of this new day. Pastor Asmund Oftedal of Spokane, Wash., preached the Homecoming ser- mon in the morning of Dedication Day. Then in the afternoon the Rev. John A. Houkom, president of the Board of Trustees, unfolded the story of the movement which resulted in the building of the new dormitory, tracing its beginning back to the idea of a “Greater Augsburg," presented at the Golden Jubilee celebration held twenty years earlier. Dr. George Sverdrup, the speaker pointed out, became the driving force of the new venture. He gave himself unreservedly to the task until his death in 1987, and with that impetus, and the forceful leadership of Dr. T. 0. Burn- tvedt, who was chosen to direct the project to its completion, the task was completed. It remained for Dr. Bumtvedt, president of the Lutheran Free Church, in his dedicatory address to bring the audience to the high point of the entire celebration. Dr. Burntvedt stated that Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall will stand for several things: 1. As God's answer to our prayers. 2. As a testimony of the loyalty of the friends of Augsburg. .- 8. As a testimony of their loyalty to the ideals of education for which Augsburg stands. _ ' 4. As a declaration of faith in Augsburg’s future and a challenge to faceiit. Professors H. N. Hendrican and Andreas Helland each made real con- tributions to the festivities, the former at the Homecoming banquet, and the latter in a fellowship luncheon. About 360 attended the banquet and bean) how every trial in Augsburg's history had really brought a blessing in that) it brought Augsburg friends into closer fellowship with God, who is able to satisfy every need. At the fellowship luncheon guests were those who had served on special committees for the dormitory. Tethem and a large‘num: ber of others, Professor Holland gave reminiscences of his experiences with the two men for whom the dormitory is named. It was a hallowed and low: to-be-remombered moment when he, on behalf -of former students of the two, teachers, presented portraits of Sverdrup and Oftedal, which were unveiled fox-i all to see. These portraits will hang permanently on the south wall of the? dining hall so that future students and visitors (Continued on page 8)§ 5 Augsburg Alumni Bullsz
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin Winter 1940, Page 02
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: The Augsburg Alumni “Steering Committee“ President: Leland Sateren Secretary: Grace Jensen Viceopresident: Kristofer Hagen Treasurer: Rev. Marius Dixen ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mr. John Blegeu Professor S. 0. Severson Dr. Bernhard Christensen Alumni Oiﬂce, Augsburg College and Seminary, Minneapolis....
Show moreThe Augsburg Alumni “Steering Committee“ President: Leland Sateren Secretary: Grace Jensen Viceopresident: Kristofer Hagen Treasurer: Rev. Marius Dixen ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mr. John Blegeu Professor S. 0. Severson Dr. Bernhard Christensen Alumni Oiﬂce, Augsburg College and Seminary, Minneapolis. Minnesota, January 1, 1940. Hello Grads! As you will gather from reading this bulletin, the Seventieth Anniversary Homecoming went a long way beyond being just a noteworthy event. So many things of vital signiﬁcance were packed into those few days! But the days of this Homecoming are now quite some time past and, though we are happy for and cherish them. we step forward (I almost wrote “leap") with them as our starting point. It is probably true that the alumni organizations in many of our colleges and universities exist more in name than in concrete manifestations of their existence. It is probably equally as true that Auggie alumni don't want that statement made of them—because they feel their organization is a living thing, functioning actively in the interests of Augsburg. Last year you recall the “Eight Points of Action” which served as the basis for the Alumni Association’s work; and they were carried through in line style. The program this year is not outlined in so many points. but there are several things which the members of the Executive Committee and Alumni Advisory Council have talked about during their luncheon meetings that should be passed on to you for your consideration. One of them is mentioned in this letter—right now. It was proposed that the Alumni Association sponsor a Fellowship (or Scholarship)—each year to be awarded an especially meritorious Augsburg graduate wishing to do graduate study. Such a fellowship, of a sum not stated but recommended not less than $200, would have a number of exceedingly desirous results. It would, for instance, provide a very real chance (which might not otherwise offer itself) for the chosen graduate to continue study in his ﬁeld. Surely it would be a stimulus for higher academic achievement here at Augsburg, and thus there would be a gradual raising of the academic standards of the entire school. . . . And so on. There are any number of such implications. Augsburg Alumni Bulletin , 2
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin Winter 1940, Page 08
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Alumni Yields to Varsity 32-27 When the Alumni All-Stars bas- ketball quint, piloted by “Si” Mel- by took to the Armory floor, they pressed Cully Swanson’s Varsity boys to capacity before yielding 32-27. Alvin Severson, left, and Ossie Oudal, right, were two of the alumni that played on the...
Show moreAlumni Yields to Varsity 32-27 When the Alumni All-Stars bas- ketball quint, piloted by “Si” Mel- by took to the Armory floor, they pressed Cully Swanson’s Varsity boys to capacity before yielding 32-27. Alvin Severson, left, and Ossie Oudal, right, were two of the alumni that played on the Augsburg Conference Champion- ship team’ in 1927. Six of the Alumni athletes, Kenny Schmit, Al Knutson, Lorrin Dahlager, Gerald Person, “Red” Nelson, and Ernie Anderson are coaches in the Northwest. HOMECOMING (Cont. from p. 5) must all be reminded of the men who, more than any other, were responsible for the establishment of the school on a ﬁrm basis. And so another Homecoming passed into history. Possibly in the future. Augsburg friends may mark it as one of the most signiﬁcant of her anni- versaries. There were present few perhaps who were not solidly in agree- ment with the statement of Pastor John A. Houkom: “This . . . does not mark a terminal point of Augsburg’s history. It is but a mile-post. We must match steadily forward." N. C. A. Auesauaa Comma AND SEMINAIY Minneapolis, Minnesota Return Postage Guaranteed 05w! % UWg-m_ Sec. 562 P.L. a R. Augsburg Alumni Bulletin Vol. 3, No. 1 Winter Number for the Year 1939-40
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin Winter 1940, Page 06
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Roll Harbo Heads FBI Statistical Dept. Augsburg has trained men and women for positions in all walks of life, but the work of Rolf Harbo is unique in character from that of any of her alumni, for he is head of the Division of Criminal Statistics, the Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. ~ Mr....
Show moreRoll Harbo Heads FBI Statistical Dept. Augsburg has trained men and women for positions in all walks of life, but the work of Rolf Harbo is unique in character from that of any of her alumni, for he is head of the Division of Criminal Statistics, the Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. ~ Mr. Harbo was born in Duluth on March 5. 1902. He was graduated from Augsburg Academy and entered the college department in the year 1918 at the age of sixteen. While at school he was very active in band work and toured with the band for several years, playing the comet. He was also very interested in basketball activities. He was graduated in 1922 with a B. A. degree. A few years later he obtained his Master’s degree at the University of Minnesota. After acting as Superintendent of Schools at Buffalo, North Dakota, for seven years, he entered the University of Minnesota Law School. Following his completion of the law course, he passed an examination to the Department of Justice. He has been with the F. B. I. since 1932. . The division with which Mr. Harbo is departmental head deals with crimi- nal statistics, including the photographs and ﬁngerprints of criminals from the entire United States. Complete information of each individual is recorded and'ﬁled. Mr. Harbo is on call for the department twenty-four hours a day. It is said that Edgar Hoover knows exactly where any of his agents are at any hour of the day or night. ' Because the work of the F.B.l. is comparatively new, several of the agents devote a greater part of their time to the promoting of interest in the de- partment. Mr. Harbo has travelled constantly during the past three years into every state, familiarizing the public with the bureau and also appearing asha government witness at trials. The F.B.I. has in its employ members from every profession, but the greater number of them are lawyers such as Mr. Harbo. The agents must pass rigid examinations for entrance and aside from being educationally trained, they must be in perfect physical condition. In order to keep ﬁt, regular gymnasium work is required. , As for future plans—Mr. Harbo has always cherished the idea of a private law practice, but because he enjoys his work with Uncle Sam’s F.B.I., he doubts that this plan will materialize for some time. —From the Augsburg Echo. Wedding Bells ' Rolf Hal-ho, '22, to Grace Croyle, Washington, D. C. 'Marie Molvik, ’37, to Oscar Skie, Canton, South Dakota. Clarence Larson, ’39, (Seminary) to Mildred Qualheim, Racine, Wis. Hannah Mehus, ’38, to John Stensvaag, 36, Rockford, [11. Maurice Molvik. ’39, (Seminary) to Helen Quanbeck of Minneapolis. Abner Batalden, ’36, to Martha Bjornstad of Duluth. Cliﬂord Johnson, ’34, to Ruth‘ Pederson, Grand Forks, N. Dak. Oliver Sidney, '37, to Elizabeth Thompson, Argyle, Wis. James Peterson, ’34, to Margaret Strom, Worchester, Mass. Minibar, Alumni Bulletin 8
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin July 1944, Page 07
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Aussies Here and There Marsidla Nelson, '32, who has been teaching at St. Cloud, is now Mrs. Nels J. Greenﬁeld. . . . Loyal Executive Com' mittee member Katharine Sverdrup, ‘31, leaves for the West in July. She has me signed her position at the Deaconess Hos pital and with her mother has left for...
Show moreAussies Here and There Marsidla Nelson, '32, who has been teaching at St. Cloud, is now Mrs. Nels J. Greenﬁeld. . . . Loyal Executive Com' mittee member Katharine Sverdrup, ‘31, leaves for the West in July. She has me signed her position at the Deaconess Hos pital and with her mother has left for California. In her honor the Alumni Executive Committee held a special dine ner meeting June 30; Conrad J. Sunde, '15, is a chemical consultant with the Conservation Division of the War Production Board in Wash ington. He received his M. S. and Ph. D. degrees from the University of Minnev sota in 1926 and 1937 respectively and taught chemistry at North Dakota Agri' cultural College for 16 years. He served with the A. E. F. in World War I. Mrs. Elmer Brodin (Helen Mickelson, ’30) lives at Windom, Minnesota. . . . Martin Rislov, '25, works for the U. S. Manpower Commission in St. Paul. He is married. . . . Pastor Clarence Fram- atnd, '14, is now stationed at Williston, N. Dak. . . . Pastor Donald Ronning, ‘38, has moved to Valley City to take his place. Una Lee, ‘38, has been teaching at Napa Union High School and Junior College in California. She sends a check for the Alumni Ass'n with some apprecia' tive words: "No one has been more glad about the blossoming of our Alumni Ase association and A. F. P. than I. The News Bulletin, by the way. is excellent.“ George S. Michaelsen (27929), chief engineer of the state division of indus' trial health in Minnesota, was selected recently as one of four from various parts of the country to serve on the National Industrial Hygiene Committee. Rose Haﬂey Johnston, '32, will soon live in Winona. Her husband, Dr. Leon, ard Johnston, is a surgeon. Mrs. Johnr ston has been ill for several months dur« ing the past year, and spent some time in Northwestern Hospital in Minneapoe lis. . . . Carl Quanbeclt, A. A. '16, works for N. W. Airlines in Minneapolis. A daughter Eileen is a Junior at Augsburg. . . . John T. Jesters, A. A. '18, now works in the Hennepin County Welfare Oﬂice. He has been a teacher and superinten' dent of schools for many years previously. Edward Nelson, A. A. ‘18, is a sales man for the American Maize Products Co. of Minneapolis. . . . The daughter of Charles Hutchins, ‘32, of Minneapolis had the misfortune of breaking a leg on her seventh birthday. ‘The Tribune car ried the story. . . . Walter R. Rykken, ‘25, is at present teaching in Tucson, Arizona. . . . Pastor David Bergstrom, '38, is serving a Mission Covenant con, gregation in Miami, Florida. E. Louise Oien, ‘37, is married to 05' car Brekhus (“’37) and resides in Minneapolis. . . . Mabel Storm, '25, is employed by the Long Beach Federal Savings and Loan Ass'n in California. . . . Rev. Andrew Olson, '03, now lives in San Diego, California. Lorraine Lund Kerr, ‘32, is married and lives at Willmar. Her husband, John Kerr, is in the U. S. Army. . . . Agnes Freij, ‘32, teaches Commercial at Red Wing. Corporal Morris C. Jorenby, A. A. ‘26, is stationed at Denver. His wife (Laura Leigh, ‘33) is with him. . . . Lt. Agnes Ness, '38, will be going overseas very soon. She has up till now been stationed at Halloran Gen. Hospital, N. Y. . . . Chaplain Lester Dahlen, ‘40, is now at Fort Bliss, Texas. . . . Lt. Juel Erickson, ‘41, is at Saratosa Air Base in Florida. . . . Ensign Loren M. Thorson (37940) is on a new “baby ﬂat'top,“ the U. S. S. Takanis Bay. Edgar Ellison (29130) has a flourish— ing meat market at 607 Cedar, Minne' apolis. Everet Kapitan (3143) works for him. Julius Erickson, ‘15, is working with the International Harvester Company at St. Cloud. . . . Ernest Lawson, ‘15, is business manager of Gustavus Adolphus College of St. Peter. Roy Shaughnessy, Y3c, writes from the U. S. S. Broadbill, enjoys his own Augsburg Choir record, and has pur» chased another for a friend. . . . Ens. Chester Hoberg, '39, of the U. S. N. R. is aboard the SS. Bidwell. . . . Robert Barstad (4142) is a petty ofﬁcer in the Navy Air Forces, a radio man and gun- ner who expects to see service in the Paciﬁc area soon. . . . O. E. Anshus, '33, is the pastor of a Baptist congregation in Morrison, Ill. . . . Martin Sateren, ‘15, is a radio engineer with Westinghouse in Catonsville, Md. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Painters have been busy going over the windows and other "trim" of the Main. The Chapel too is being redecorated. Those steep banks on the Morton Hall corner have been cut down to make a more gradual slope. Then, new sod from “Augsburg Park" has been applied —- both on the banks and on the low spots —now ﬁlled in, on the campus "Green". The Faculty has been holding a “work! shop“, discussing curriculum changes, etc. . . . Mildred Ryan, W. M. F. secretary and partvtime worker in many campus of— ﬁces, underwent an operation at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul and is progressing very satisfactorily, . . . Memorial Hall, vacated in May by the service trainees, is being put in tipvtop condition for use next fall. . . . Prof. Urdahl who is work! ing with student solicitation this summer, is editing, in cooperation with Dean More tensen, a new folder on vocational pos» sibilities for women at Augsburg. . . . The special Alumni Bulletin sent out with the last copy of the Echo, drew many favor' able comments. Justin Torgrimson won second place in the college tennis tournament "singles" in May. Second place in the "doubles" was also secured for Augsburg by Torr grimson and John Oshida. St. Olaf, St. Thomas, and Gustavus were other en’ _ trants. Ten students are enrolled in the new class of seminarians. They began their work July ﬁrst, in accordance with the government speededvup program. These are the ten: Howard Franzen, Chester Hoversten, Ernest Kasin, Arthur Rees' ness, Iver Sonnack, Justin Torgrimson, Marius Haakenstad, Paul Blikstad, Omar Gjerness, and Hilton Johnerson. On Tuesday mornings campus work» ers unite with the seminarians for their chapel exercises. Clodaugh Neiderheiser, ‘44, winner of the Alumni scholarship award this year, is already attending classes in the graduv ate school of the University of Minnee sota. Her ﬁeld is history. W'est Coast Auggies of the Puget Sound area will hold a rally in the {all under the leadership of the Executive Committee for the association being formed there. The committee has drawn up a constitution, which will be presented to Auggies at the rally. Committee mem' bers are: Rev. E. L. Tungseth, Rev. J. Mattson, Rev. J. Hermunslie, and Mr. Einar Botten.
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin July 1944, Page 08
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Adolph Wind-net, ’30, is attending the U of Wisconsin this summer in continuance of his work towards the Doctor‘s degree in education. He is principal of a teacher training school in Marinette, Wisconsin, and has also held positions as Super, intendent at the Gilett, Wisconsin high school, and...
Show moreAdolph Wind-net, ’30, is attending the U of Wisconsin this summer in continuance of his work towards the Doctor‘s degree in education. He is principal of a teacher training school in Marinette, Wisconsin, and has also held positions as Super, intendent at the Gilett, Wisconsin high school, and County Superintendent. “Ade” as he was familiarly known on campus is the son of Mrs. H. A. B. Winther, whose husband was an L. F. C. pastor for many years. N.L.C.A. Auggies Finish Seminary Louis Smith reports that four Augsburg classes, '39, '40, '41 and ‘42, were represented amongst this year's Luther Seminary graduates, Nine N. L. C. A. men, gradu' ates of our College, ﬁnished their work at the St. Paul institution and have taken charges, as follows: Luther Borgen, Ase sistant at Madison, Wis.; Clement Gis- selquist, Bottineau, N. Dak.; Oliver Contact'Committee'man Jones, Galata, Mont.; Ingolf Kronstad. Wanamingo; Oscar Laaveg, Kindred. N. Dak.; Floyd Lien, Kanawha, 1a.; Dale Striker. Big Sandy, Mont.; H. Alfred Weltzin, Landa, N. Dak.; and Karl Xa‘ vier, Hettinger, N. Dak. All of the men are married, says Louis, except Weltzin. Two Auggies were graduates of the U. D. L. C. Seminary at Blair, Nebraska, this year: Aster Neve, '40, who will be at Farmington, Ivlinn., and Allen Hansen, '40, who will be in Los Angeles. Augsburg Diamond Jubilee Celebration will be held in connection with Homecoming festivities, October 27 to 29. To The Treasurer:* To help promote the work of Augsburg I hereby give (or promise to give) by ...................... ..(date) the follow' ing amount to the new building fund: THE FIRST $1,000 BOND from an Auggie for the new building came in the mail July 25. A number of others of smaller denominations have also been received. Buy Bonds O for Victory $ .................. ..Cash $ .................. .. Bonds. Address .............................................................. .- (War bonds must be type F or G, and made out to 'AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMmARY, A CORPORATION O For Augsburg’s New Building Minneapolis. Minnesota) THE BULLETIN of MINNEAPOLIS 4, MINNESOTA Dr” "(JES hi; JSBURG CCLLI‘L; A it... Postmaster: If undeliverable for any reason notify sender stating reason: on form 3547, postage for which is guaranteed. Section 562 P.L.9R. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Minneapolis, Minn. PERMIT NO. 2947
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin July 1944, Page 04
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Attention, Auggie Authors! Last A. F. F. Day at Augsburg we had a size' able display of books and pamphlets written by former Augsburg students. But even though we tapped various sources our display was far from complete. There ought to be at least one copy of every book or pamphlet Auggies have...
Show moreAttention, Auggie Authors! Last A. F. F. Day at Augsburg we had a size' able display of books and pamphlets written by former Augsburg students. But even though we tapped various sources our display was far from complete. There ought to be at least one copy of every book or pamphlet Auggies have written in our library. This is far from the situation. Perhaps, too, a permanent display ought to be placed in the hall of the new library building. We would like to appeal to all our Auggies to see to it that at least one copy of their books or pamphlets is in the library. In some cases we may not be aware of the existence of the publication. Let us know what you have written. We will in’ vestigate. If it is not here, perhaps you can help us to secure a copy. Other friends who can help along on this matter are urged to cooperate, too. N. C. A. Notes From the Executive Committee The commencement dinner was the best—attended dint ner of its kind, in spite of the time—a day before gradu' ation. The presence of a number of Auggies—not grads —helped swell the number. . . . Results of the business session were the re’election of the present Executive Committee with two new advisers: Donald Holm and Paul Gjesdal; the approval of the $75,000 Alumni and other students‘ goal for the new building; and the past sage of the amendment on Executive Committee elect tions. . . . Chaplain Helland brought a stirring message on the spiritual conditions of the soldier. . . . Thirty’ one seniors of the Class of ‘44 were received as members of the Association. a: s: a: It was a treat to hear you six Auggies—former quartet members—.sing as a sextet at the L. F. C. Annual Cont vention. Why don't you, with the many others, form a Quartet Alumni Association and arrange a periodic re-union with an occasional song-fest for the public? You’d draw a crowd! * all at Here is a salute to a ﬁne group of Auggies who un‘ selﬁshly gave up places on the ﬁrst Donna Mae trip to give room for some who otherwise would not have been able to go. A number of the good'hearted ones had even gotten aboard but when they saw, amongst others, unit formed but reservation—less Auggies standing around with that hungry’for’fellowship look, they quickly sur' rendered their places. We hope every one of them will be able to go next time. Now, though they wouldn't want us to name them if they could stop it, here they are: Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Batalden, Mr. and Mrs. Hardis Bakken, Oletta Wald, Agatha Kleven, Mrs. N. C. An- derson, Grace Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. George Oftedal and their daughter, Ardys Hermunslie, Mildred Hetager, Esther Sydness, and possibly others. We were sorry that many without reservations had to go home, But the Captain drew the line at 216. And that was that! The Ideal Auggie What is the ideal “Auggie” like? What are his in! terests? What does he do for his school? What are his dreams for her? Perhaps it would be hard for any one of us, Alumnus or “Aif‘er,” teacher or student or other friend to answer the question—to picture the ideal Auggie. But a very real pointer in the direction of the answer came last week to the Alumni Ofﬁce. It was in the form of a letter with a check enclosed for the Alumni Asso' ciation. But it was not from an Alumnus! It was from a young man who is now a Lieutenant in the Air Corps. Three years ago he was a freshman, a splendid student. Then Uncle Sam called. He left for training, but he carried with him a deep appreciation for Augsburg. Through the Bulletin,—the Echo—the monthly letters from members on the staff, he keeps abreast of develop' ments here. We know that he “talks Augsburg" when— ever he has a chance. From time to time he writes us letters. And now comes a check for the Alumni Association. He wants to "help along," though he is not a member— and though he has received no request for money. Why does he send the gift? Because, we believe, he is inter! ested in the whole program of Augsburg, and wants to help whatever promotes the work of Augsburg. Here, we venture to say, is at least a partial answer to our question. The ideal Auggie is the one who is int terested in the whole program of the school. He is more concerned for the main work of the school than he is for any single part. And he wants to “pitch in" wher’ ever he is able to help promote Augsburg’s development. This is the spirit that has characterized scores of Aug! gies in the past. It is the spirit that we should pray would possess us more and more. And we believe it will, for we are working with values and ideals that are based upon the most unifying and vitalizing force of all—the Kingdom of God. If we give ourselves to that Kingdom, and as our school continues to build its pro' gram around the teachings of the K' of the Kingdom, there must be one inevitable result, t e growth of that spirit of interest and love for the whole program of our beloved school. Harold Sliterman, football and baseball star while at Augsburg, in 4041, tells of his experiences in a Star- ]ournal story July 20. His ship was under shellvfire an entire night during the Normandy invasion. He is in the merchant marines, a Junior Engineer. Four Augsburg Alumni ﬁnished their Seminary work at Augustana Seminary in Rock Island this year. They are: Anders Hanson, ’39, who will do mission work in China; Grant Olson, 40, called to Hoquiam, Wash; Merton Lundquist, ‘41, called to Everett, Wash; and Lawrence Rydquist, '40, called to Griswold, Iowa. Pastor Viggo Dahle, ’22, who has been serving the New London (LFC) charge has accepted a call to Haw- ley, Minn. ,
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin July 1944, Page 06
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Wedding Bells June 15 was the date for the wedding of Pvt. Marshall Steen (4043) and Cora Rishovd (40,42) in Tucson, Arizona. Mrs. Steen will stay with her husband as long as he is stationed there. . . . Two Strommen brothers—Luther of Ellens' burg, Washington, and Merton, who was ordained June...
Show moreWedding Bells June 15 was the date for the wedding of Pvt. Marshall Steen (4043) and Cora Rishovd (40,42) in Tucson, Arizona. Mrs. Steen will stay with her husband as long as he is stationed there. . . . Two Strommen brothers—Luther of Ellens' burg, Washington, and Merton, who was ordained June 11,—were married in June. Luther took his wife, Helen Larson, to the parsonage out West after a wedding in. St. Olaf Church, Minneapolis. Merton with Irene Huglen, '43, goes to the Mora, Minnesota, parish which he served as a student. They were married in Trinity Church, lvlinneapolis, June 17. Milton Holland, A. A. ’21, of Woden, Iowa, was married to Miss Verna Erickr son of Minneapolis recently. The cere‘ mony was read by the bride‘s brother, recently ordained Silas Erickson. It was his ﬁrst ministerial act. . . . Tilma Leland, ‘32, became the bride of M. P. Hess in Yuma, Arizona, last Thanksgiving Day. They reside at Long Beach, California. Ralph M. Peterson (3841) was mar' tied to Dorothy Chapman in California recently. The couple will live in Long Beach where Ralph works in a war plant. Robert N. Pearson (36'39), who was graduated from Augustana Seminary this year, was married in St. Paul recently. His bride was Evelyn Strom of lvlinne' apolis. He will serve a church in Seattle. Dean Kennedy (3841) of the Coast Guard married Laverne Baumgartner of Minneapolis recently. They will live at Duluth for the time being, where Dean is stationed. Auggie Says Jap Victims Crucified New Guinea, June 29. Dear Mr. Anderson: I want to thank you all at Augsburg for sending me the Augsburg Bullev tin; letters on college life, progress and activities; and the other interesting letters sent out from time to time by the faculty. Naturally, our appreciav tion for your interest in our welfare is very great . . . One activity in which I have been an inactive non—participant is the A. F. F. program. I wish you would “install” me as an integral part of that organization. I am enclosing a money order so that I can “get my feet on the ground ﬂoor". . . Life over here is going along quite well, in fact becoming a little routine at times. Our bombing runs against the Nips have become almost as regular as getting to an eight o'clock class. I hope we can convince the Japs in a hurry of the fruitlessness of imperialism and aggression. However, they are fanatics in the extreme. At one recently invaded spot our forces found Indian Sihks nailed to crosses. It’s going to be an immense problem for peace time solution, and it is my belief that Christianity alone is the only inﬂuence which can change this misguided race. My job as meteorologist here with the group is rather interesting work. As weather “prophet” I try to give the pilots a true picture of the weather they may be expected to ﬂy. . . There are many times when I wish I had a good crystal ball available; however, the army isn't issuing them as standard equipment . . . We have quite a lot of free time over here, during which we can do a number of things. I’m attempting to do a little studying and have books on the way from the publishing house, thanks to Orville Kleppe's initial efforts. However, this tropical lethargy isn't too conducive to concentrated study. We also have a good oﬂicer’s softball team, playing at least three games a week. And we have some very spirited encounters, a very 'excellent form of recreation for morale. The other night I played a game of outdoor bas' ketball with the enlisted men. . . . I came out with a bangedvup thumb, and a scratched chin, the latter received during a perfect three'point landing with my chin as the forward point of contact. I believe the game is just a little too vigorous for this climate . . . With greetings to Augsburg. May God prosper your work. (Lt.) Ken Rusdahl. A. F. F. MEMBERS, 351—453 Bemidji: Rev. C. M. Iverson; Willmar: Edna Rygh, Luella Rygh; Lansford, N. D.: Anna Vedevig; Minot, N. D.: Rev. Ernest Anderson, Mildred Christopher son, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Foss, Iver K. lverson, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Knudson, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Larson, Mrs. Swen Olson; Tioga, N. D.: H. Morris Borstad, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Nylander, Mr. and Mrs. C. Nylander, Mr. and Mrs. Thrond Lalim; Ray, N. D.: Mr. Henry Bratvold, Mrs. Iver Solberg; Temple, N. D.: Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gravgaard, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bohlman; Rugby, N. D.: Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bale, Mr. and Mrs. Knut O. Okendahl, Rev. and Mrs. L. O. Gjerde, Miss Bertha Tofsrud, Mrs. Elise Anderson, Mrs. F. T. Gronvold, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Studlien, Mr. and Mrs. Anﬁn Bale, Miss Geraldine Blessum; Tunbridge, N. D.: Mr. and Mrs. Halvor Norheim, Mr. Orval Selland, Mr. and Mrs. Anﬁn Bale, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Tjon, Mr. London: Rev. and Mrs. V. S. Dahle; and Mrs. Anﬁn Tweet, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jelsing, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Bale, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Sand; U. S. Army: John Haley, John Jensen, Tom Valvick, Harold E. Ahlbom; Minneapolis: Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Myhre, Else Michaelson, Oletta Wald; Mora: Mr. and Mrs. Til— man Oien, Jacob Evenson, Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Ugland; Hudson, Ontario, Can- ada: Mildred V. Joel; Redtop: Andrew Kalberg; Slayton: Ida Horn; Ogilvie: Mr. and Mrs. John Ostby; Williston, N. D.: Our Redeemer's Luth. League; Port- land, Ore.: Fern Pederson, Laura Enger bretson, A. T. Lien, Mrs. Emma Ugstad. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Larson. Mr. and Mrs. Sig Kolden, Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Raaum, Harold Farness, Myrtle Melby; Phillips, Wis.: Rev. and Mrs. Frank Wagv ner; Kintyre, N. D.: Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Hansen; [amber-ton; Ruth Anderson; Elk Mound, Wis: Elmer H. Hanson; New Dawson: Alice Ringstad; Lonsdale: Ale vin Johnson; Chippewa Falls, Win: Rev and Mrs. E. C. Larson; Seattle: Mr. and Mrs. Sig Hjelmeland; Ellensburg, Wash; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nygaard, Mr. and Mrs. \Varren Gilmour, Morris Swenson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lundstrum, J. B. Knutson; Silverton, Ore.: Mrs. Caroline Gregerson, Margaret Wormdahl, John Wormdahl, Mr. and Mrs. K. 0. Rue, Elling Morison, Rev. and Mrs. O. C. Ole son; Tacoma: N. Elizabeth Hansen, Rev. and Mrs. L: Warren Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Moe, Helen Hegge, Mr. and Mrs. I. L. I‘Iegge, Mr. and Mrs. John Fister; Astoria, Ore: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Alne, Nannie Johnson, Martha Johnson; Cathlamet, Walla Mrs. Carr rie Bjorge, Mr. and Mrs. K. O. Wika, T. J. Wilra, Rev. and Mrs. O. P. Grambo; U. 5. Navy: George Sverdrup; Wood Lake: 0. Gunderson. '
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin July 1944, Page 03
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: A.F.F. Doubles Membership Though the ﬁeld representative for the A. F. F. has already been released by the Board of Trustees to do preliminary work in connection with the campaign for the new Library and classroom building, the task of gathering new members for the Fellowship will go on. In fact...
Show moreA.F.F. Doubles Membership Though the ﬁeld representative for the A. F. F. has already been released by the Board of Trustees to do preliminary work in connection with the campaign for the new Library and classroom building, the task of gathering new members for the Fellowship will go on. In fact it is highly probable that the number of new members secured (325) may be exceeded greatly in the course of the next year if the dualrpurpose plan of givl ing continues to catch the fancy of AFF prospects. This plan for use among Auggies includes the employ" ment of the A. F. F. regular giving plan for both pur' poses—current expenses and the building project. At least $3 per year must be designated for the former fund, but sums over that may go for the building fund. The A. F. F. General Committee which held its Anr nual Meeting July 11, again approved the plan, especial! 1y since it had been successfully used in the campaign amongst students in'May. ‘ Membership of the A. F. F. now nearing 600, has more than doubled during the past year. The yearly pledge for current expenses amounts to over $7,000. Ofﬁcers elected at the meeting of the General Com’ mittee were as follows: Pres, N. C. Anderson; vice! pres., A. B. Batalden; recording secretary, Melvin Fos' san; Editor of Bulletin, N. C. Anderson. Olaf Rogne continues as executive secretary. AUGGIE FLIER WINS AIR MEDAL From the Army Press service for the Fifteenth Air Force in Italy comes news that First Lieutenant Vernel Johnson, '41, has been awarded the Air Medal with the Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy. Pilot and ﬂight leader with a BM Liberator bom' bardment squadron, Johnson has more than 15 combat sorties to his credit, including missions to the Ploesti oil ﬁelds and the aircraft factories at Weiner'Nuestadt. Auggies llSold Down Auggies and their friends object strenuously to being "sold down the river," but when the “river” is the Misr sissippi and the “selling” (or buying) brings a boat ride on the "Donna Mae" with a free lunch besides, they go for it in a big way. Which all adds up to this: The Alumni Executive Committee sponsored a boat trip for Sunday afternoon, July 16. Committee members and the Secretary thought it was fun when buyers began parting with their money and carrying away the tickets with a satisﬁed look on their faces. But not for long. The demand exceeded all expectations. Requests poured in from every side. The secretary soon had a headache, trying to hold the number of reservations down to 220, so that there would They offer the Bible to over one-fourth of the world’s people. The American Bible Society’s Secretaries for Brazil (Dr. Turner), China (Dr. Mortensen), Argentina (Mr. Penzotti) Writing from Durban, So. Africa, while enroute to China, Dr. Ralph Mortensen, ‘13, tells that he is publish— ing a song he has written, "World Freedom.“ In a later letter from shipvboard he says he is in the "pink of con' dition" physically, and consciously seeking to keep him’ self ﬁt for the rigorous conditions that may be faced in China when he arrives at the Bible Society Headquar’ ters where he will be in charge. From another Bible Society representative we have learned that Mortensen, with about twenty other mis— sionaries, stranded in South America, chartered an old sailing ship and made crossing to Africa because no other passage was available. What a sermon for us easily, stopped stay’at'homes. —-Ed. Decorah-Posten recently carried a story concerning the death of Dr. Charles Stangeland, ‘98. He had been teaching in the University of Berlin for some time, but he died in Norway late last year. We hope to have more details on this later, also about Rev. S. S. Klyve, '17, a missionary to Alaska who died there recently—Ed. O O O Riverll -- And Like it be at least one life belt for every passenger on the “Donna Mae." In the midst of it all came an idea—Why not sched' ule another trip?—It was done—for August 13. Same time, 3v7z30. Same conditions. Then, when people called they were told about the second trip. That solved the situation. The headache vanished. All was calm again. But Auggies still love being “sold down the river." That is, until that 220 number is reached again. Yes, perhaps you can still get a ticket. Call At. 0867 or At. 1752. But don‘t wait very long after you‘ve read this.
Show less

Title: Augsburg Bulletin July 1944, Page 05
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: "Germany looks like a ﬁne country from the air. There‘s only one trouble, the people keep on shooting at you when you go over." Such is the opinion of Lt. Phillip Helland, ‘42, as expressed in a recent letter to Arno Martin (3942). "Phil" says that he has seen “plenty of action" in the current...
Show more"Germany looks like a ﬁne country from the air. There‘s only one trouble, the people keep on shooting at you when you go over." Such is the opinion of Lt. Phillip Helland, ‘42, as expressed in a recent letter to Arno Martin (3942). "Phil" says that he has seen “plenty of action" in the current invasion as navigator on a bomber. He is the son of Auggie Alumnus, Pastor Mikkal Helland of Sacred Heart, who, by the way, has two other boys in the Service. WANTED: send us items of information about You like to read the news items, I know. 100 volunteers to the doings of Auggies. Now, help us out on a big job, and send in a note yourself, even if only two lines, about yourself or some other Auggies. All that we can print now is what we “pick u up! explains why our news coverage is most of it by chance. That very limited. But you can help us do a better job. One more request to Servicees: Don‘t neglect to send us your change of address as soon as you know it. Such information, too, is a valuable news source. Simply address The Bulletin, at Augs- burg. N. C. A. With the Lt. Selvin Sampson (4042) has been reported as wounded in action, both at Cassino and at Salerno. He is now in a rest area. Kenneth V. Olson, '42, ﬁnished his training at Camp Macdonough Midship' man‘s School June 27 and was graduated as an Ensign in the U. S. Naval Reserve. Sgt. Quentin Myrvik (41'42) writes that he is still in the "lab" out in California, that he enjoys bacteriology and would like to organize a clinical Lab of his own after the war. Harold Caspersen, ‘42, is a Marine En: gineer now. He is stationed at Norfolk, Va., and was home recently. Chaplain Johan Dahlen (Captain) writes that he is now in France. While in London he attended a gathering of some Lutheran pastors. It had been ar ranged, he said, chieﬂy by another Aug‘ gie Chaplain, Richard Knudsen. Pvt. Gunnar Langhus (38'39) writes from Alaska, is satisﬁed with his place. George Sverdrup, Jr., has ﬁnished his Vv12 work at Gustavus Adolphus (as have all others but two of the Auggie contingent there) and left for Asbury Park, New Jersey. Herman Buthetus will be with him. . . . Stanley Person is still in the Rockefeller Institute (hospital) in New York. His room'mates at Columbia brought him a radio to help pass the time. . . . Luther Morgan is at Midshipman‘s School at Columbia. . . . Glen Person has left for that place too. . . . Arthur Mar- ben is with the Marines at Camp La Jeune. . . . Alden Johnson is at Notre Dame. . . . Leroy Gallop (42-43) is train- ing with the Air Corps at San Antonio. . . . SZ/c Richard Paul: is at Bainbridge, Maryland with the U. S. Navy physical training setvup. A third boy arrived in the Pautz family recently. . . . Robert Rogue is still in New Guinea. . . . Lt. Phillip C. Helland, ‘42. is now with a bombardier group in England. . . . Ro- land Nordine (31’33), of Hallock, re' cently disposed of his restaurant business to enter the Navy. . . . Nurse Eleanor Ortenstone (36—37) is again in Italy with U. S. forces. . . . Sgt. Herman Olson (3942) is in the Admiralty Islands with the Medics. . . . Ens. Stanford Nelson, Servicees ‘43, probably saw some action in the invasion. He was on an L. C. I. boat stationed in England. . . . Alf. T. Harbo, ‘20, is with the American Red Cross. He has an APO number at New York. . . . T Sgt. William Shirley (27'28), teaches radio in a Tank Battalion at Camp Camp bell, Ky. . . . Lt. John Nordberg (27’29) visited Augsburg recently while enroute to Starbuck, Minn., for the funeral of his father, an old Augsburg friend. John en’ tered government service soon after leav' ing Augsburg and has worked in “Come munications". He has continued with his study of music and still ﬁnds time while 01? duty in New Jersey to sing in various churches. He is married to Lydia Halling, ‘31. They have one child, a daughter. . . . Lt. Karl Krohn took a wife from the deep South recently. . . . Capt. Palmer Liabo (3841) went farther South still. He married an Australian girl. . . . Lt. Gerald Sveeggen (3032), son of Prof. Sveeg- gen, is with the U. S. N. R. at Key West. . .t . Dorothy Lovaas (4143) is with the SPARS at Cleveland. . Sgt. Elsie Bjornstad, ‘38, is at a Reception Center in California. She is with the U.S.M. C.W.R. NEW SERVICEES Recent additions to our list are as follows: John Bjerke (A.A. 27‘29); T/Sgt. William Shirley (27'28), S/Sgt. Gordon Korsmo (35'38); Arvid N. Pe» derson (3648); Ray Olson (28-30); Maurice J. Erickson, '42; Waldemar C. Anderson (4041); Tom A. Halstengard (36‘38); Chaplain Alvin O. Carlsen (25’ 26); Ray Martin (43144); Harriet Stun' dahl (39:40); Waldemar Framstad, '41; Clarence Eliason, ‘35; Carl Chrislock, '37; Morris Jorenby, A.A. '27; Lawrence Quanbeck (34-37); Elwood Lundcen, '43; Emil A. Swanson, '33. Several names were omitted by acci’ dent from the list in the May Bulletin. we are sorry. Here they are: John Kis' singer. ‘42; David E. Mickelson, ‘41; Daisy Hanson, ‘36; Randolph Quanbeck (3940), who now has a medical dis' charge and is attending Augsburg; and David Agrimson (4243), ably discharged. also honor! Valerie Lucier (43'44) WAVES this month. the enters
Show less

Pages

Pages