Finances. Dr. George Sverdrup has been empowered to direct two drives, a preliminary silent drive for larger sums of money, and a general drive throughout the Lutheran Free Church and among its organizations and friends. The first of these is now under way, key-men and solicitors for each district... Show moreFinances. Dr. George Sverdrup has been empowered to direct two drives, a preliminary silent drive for larger sums of money, and a general drive throughout the Lutheran Free Church and among its organizations and friends. The first of these is now under way, key-men and solicitors for each district having been selected. That drive must be completed early, so as not to interfere with the year's “ingathering” for current expenses. The second, or general, drive will come toward the end of winter or early in the spring. In pledges and cash some over $22,000 has been given to the Building Fund to date, September 15. PLANS FOR THE ALUMNI . Alumni have a delightful surprise in store for them. They are automa- tically made entrants in a lively contest. The alumni membership has been divided into three groups: Pastors, Teachers, and Business Men. The last- named group will contain professional and occupational categories not men- tioned elsewhere. Each group numbers over 200 members. Your classification is listed with your address on this Bulletin as “P”— pastor, “T"—teacher, “B”—business man. WHICH GROUP WILL GIVE MOST TO THE BUILDING OF MEMORIAL HALL? ALUMNI GIFTS The following graph provides an eye-opener. The groups wherein the highest average salary could be expected are still behind. Will they continue to be? Watch the progress of this graph throughout the year! Cash 7 , I H. i 7 , 5 22.04 TEACHERS Pledges r. 7— ~ ~ — 7 900-00 Cash on Pledges . . , , 00.00 Cash .. ._ .7 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,7 57.00 BUSINESS MEN Pledges . , — , 2,000.00 Cash on Pledges , 00.00 Cash I , _ , 316.12 Pledges 4,913.00 Cash on Pledges 112.00 94:..- Mail your cash gifts or pledges to Miss Ragna Sverdrup, the Memorial Hall Building Fund, Augsburg College and Seminary, Minneapolis. Minn. 7 Augsburg Alumni b’ullrfiu Show less
President Sverdrup Launches Fund Drive for Sverdrup-Oitedal Memorial Hall PRESIDENT GEORGE SVERDRUP COMMITTEES The drive for funds for Memorial Hall, men’s dormitory to be erected at Augsburg at a cost of $125,000, has been opened by President George SVer- (ii-up, Director of the project. Rev. P.... Show morePresident Sverdrup Launches Fund Drive for Sverdrup-Oitedal Memorial Hall PRESIDENT GEORGE SVERDRUP COMMITTEES The drive for funds for Memorial Hall, men’s dormitory to be erected at Augsburg at a cost of $125,000, has been opened by President George SVer- (ii-up, Director of the project. Rev. P. A. Strommen of Lamberton, Minn., is chairman of the Fiuuum' Committee. Serving with him are Rev. C. J. Carlsen of Minot, N. D.: Mr. Gust Steen of Fargo, N. D.; Mr. LeRoy Johnson of Willmar. Minn.; and Mr. G. Rasmussen of Amery, Wis. Building Committee members are Dr. Claus Morgan, Minneapolis, chair- man; Mr. Thomas Halvorson, Minneapolis; Mr. L. J. Sverdrup, St. Louis, Missouri; Mr. O. 0. Sageng, Minneapolis; and Mr. Morris Jorenhy, Blanchard- ville, Wis. Assisting Professor Andreas Helland on the Publicity Committee are Dr. Bernhard M. ChristenSen, Mr. A. B. Batalden, and Mr. Alfred Adsem of Minneapolis, and Rev. Johannes Ringstad of Battle Lake, Minn. PROGRESS Building. An architect of outstanding experience with dormitories, Mr. William M. Ingemann, has been selected. He has presented sketches for approval. Publicity. “Augsburg Calls You", “The Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall", and other booklets, leaflets, forms and news material have been published to prepare the way for the Building Fund Drive. Augsburg Alumui Bulletin 6 Show less
The re-organization and “pepping-up” of district alumni units is not progressing rapidly. Until we have the corrected addresses of teachers and other alumni-on-the-move, we cannot determine the districts accurately, nor can we know whom to contact and where. If possible we want to have an autumn... Show moreThe re-organization and “pepping-up” of district alumni units is not progressing rapidly. Until we have the corrected addresses of teachers and other alumni-on-the-move, we cannot determine the districts accurately, nor can we know whom to contact and where. If possible we want to have an autumn meeting in each district. If that cannot be arranged, we shall con- centrate on the spring meeting. In the meantime all alumni are invited to return to their Alma Mater for Homecoming, October 29—31. The number of returning grads has grown in recent years. Join your friends and classmates, and meet new students at this year’s Auggie Homecoming. Many of you will be at District M.E.A. meetings. We shall try to help you organize Augsburg re-unions at such centers. For the fifth point more information and opinions from teaching alumni —and others interested in coming—are needed. What do you think of such an outing? An outing intended for vacation purposes chiefly, with the pos- sibility of a few seminar discussions if they are wanted. During what part of the summer would it be most convenient and desirable? Student enlistment is completed for this season. Not even last year did registration of new students at this time of the month look as hopeful as it does now. There is a sound basis for believing we will have the largest freshman enrolment—as well as college enrolment—in our history. Our stu- dents, and many alumni, have cooperated wonderfully in giving encouragement to prospective students. Special representatives have made contacts with pros- pects at Bible Camps ‘and District Conventions, using the assistance of posters and testimonial sessions. And your secretary has traveled from town to town. visiting personally those considered real Augsburg timber. The Employment Bureau this year has more applications for work, and more openings for students than ever before. Visiting alumni and receiving “bricks”—gold bricks—for Memorial Hall begin as soon as you receive this bulletin. ABNER BATALDEN. News Flashes Dr. Gordon Hanson, director of the Augsburg College Teachers’ Place— ment Bureau, reports that many recent graduates have lately found teach- ing positions. Mr. Earl Engen has been placed at Brownton, Minn. Miss Gertrude S. Lund at Brandon, Minn. Miss Judithe Homme at Argyle, Minn. Miss Elisabeth Thompson at Clara City, Minn. Miss Margaret Sateren at Parkers Prairie, Minn. Miss Margaret Steen at Comfrey, Minn. Mr. George Knutson at Villard, Minn. And MiSS Geneva Larson was placed at Mantor- ville, Minn. Other appointments will be listed in the first fall issue of the Augsburg Echo. 5 Augsburg Alumni Bulletin Show less
News FIGSI’WS . . . Teaching alumni are again on the move. Mr. Evan Haaheim, formerly of Hutchinson, Minn., teaches this year at West High School, Minneapolis. Mr. Juel Pihlstrom has moved from the East Chain School at Guckeen, Minn., to South High School in Minneapolis. Also Mr. Clarence Hegg... Show moreNews FIGSI’WS . . . Teaching alumni are again on the move. Mr. Evan Haaheim, formerly of Hutchinson, Minn., teaches this year at West High School, Minneapolis. Mr. Juel Pihlstrom has moved from the East Chain School at Guckeen, Minn., to South High School in Minneapolis. Also Mr. Clarence Hegg has come to Minneapolis, to the Ramsay Junior High School, to take charge of music at that school. He was formerly located in Robbinsdale, Minn. Mr. Erling Kolden, superintendent of schools at Pembina, N. D., received his Master of Science degree this summer from the University of North Dakota. A Doctor of Philosophy degree was granted during the summer from the University of North Dakota to Mr. Gustav Nordberg, a graduate who is professor of psychology and philosophy at Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York. Mr. Palmer Isakson, last year located at Thompson, N. D., has been ap- pointed teacher in the Central High School of Grand Forks, N. D., for the coming year. Cannon Falls, Minn., is the new teaching address of Miss Ruth Bower. She taught last year at Boyd, Minn. Mr. Orris Hanson has transferred from Elbow Lake to Kensington, Minn., where he will be Superintendent of Schools. Miss Agnes Ness now teaches at Waconia, Minn. Did You Know That the Augsburg Alumni Association last June elected the following officers: Presidentm".,.__.._......m....-..........,....-.,Rev. C. J. Carlsen, Minot, N. D.? Vice President John Blegen, Minneapolis? .rMiss Ruth Skovholt, Minneapolis? Treasurer.,_.---.,.,.-......,.,,,. .Mr. Oswald Oudal, Minneapolis? ‘ t t That Miss Ruth Hagen was married to Mr. Oscar Alm on June 18? And that the couple will reside in Carsen, N. D., where Mr. Alm is Superintendent of Schools? 0 S 1 That Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Mortensen and family are back in the United States on a year's furlough from missionary duties in China? Dr. Morten- sen is manager of China's large Lutheran publishing house and book store. Augsburg Alumni Bulletin 2 Show less
Life Renewed . . . Among the many songs which grip me with joy and conviction is the song “The Lost Chord.” It grips me because it lifts me up to the highest vision of truth which for a time was mine and then receded from me. The fulfilment of the vision is always ahead and the certainty of its... Show moreLife Renewed . . . Among the many songs which grip me with joy and conviction is the song “The Lost Chord.” It grips me because it lifts me up to the highest vision of truth which for a time was mine and then receded from me. The fulfilment of the vision is always ahead and the certainty of its realization deepens because it is related to eternal values. Every now and then some harmonious chord is struck by the hand of the Master which puts renewed life and power into my faith. An experience of this kind, I believe, has been yours in your relation to Augsburg. There is an opportunity once again in a larger way to fall in line with the rays of a light once seen and still possessed, but dimmed by the everyday humdrum realities. There are more fundamental and deeper. reali- ties. ' Will you once more join thought and hands with us in a greater task with forward look? We all know that it will mean for Augsburg a renewal of the enthusiasm and loyalty of the past, to accomplish the purpose: a new building fully paid when it is taken into use. It is a real test of our faith. But the Lord who has given us the faith and led our ways to the time of its demonstration, is a Lord whose hand is not shortened. Will you enter with us into a fellowship of happiness and gratitude? GEORGE Svaanaur. AislGSBURG.-COLL.EGE AND SEMINARY Sec_ 562 R L. & R. Minneapolis, Minnesota 11' S_ Postage Return Postage Guaranteed PAID Minneapolis, Minn. PERMIT No. 986 POSTMASTER: If addressee has removed. notify sender on Form 3547 postage for which is guaranteed. ‘ Show less
NEWS FLASHES . . . . . . . . Dr. 0. Myking Mehus, who has now resumed his teaching duties at the Northwestern Missouri Teachers‘ College at Maryville, Missouri. was a guest professor at the Duluth State Tenchers' College during the past summer. Wedding bells have sounded for many an alumnus... Show moreNEWS FLASHES . . . . . . . . Dr. 0. Myking Mehus, who has now resumed his teaching duties at the Northwestern Missouri Teachers‘ College at Maryville, Missouri. was a guest professor at the Duluth State Tenchers' College during the past summer. Wedding bells have sounded for many an alumnus during the past sum- mer. Those that we are certain heard those bells in a special way are Mr. Merrol Larson of Mora, Minnesota, Rev. Chester Blake of Clayton, Wisconsin. Mr. Norman Myrvik of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rev. George Amundsen of Clanwilliam, Manitoba, Canada, Mr. Hamar Benson of Derrick, North Da— kota, and Mr. Wilhelm Helland of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many of the Augsburg clergy have moved since the last Bulletin was issued. Rev. John Quanbeck has moved to Starbuck, Minnesota, Rev. A. C. Rykken to Roseau, Minnesota, Rev. Johannes Ringstad to Northwood, North Dakota, Rev. Sigurd Berg to Hampden, North Dakota. and Rev. Alfred Knutson to Grafton, North Dakota. Others who w ll soon move are Rev. Harold John- son, who comes from the West to Columbia Heights in Minneapolis, Rev. Arnold Helseth comes to St. Olaf Church in Minneapolis, Rev. Ingvald Norum gm to Grand Forks, North Dakota, Theological Student Carl Berg has ac- cepted a call to Sebeka, Minnesota, Rev. Arvid Hokonson has moved to Puk- u'ana, South Dakota, and Rev. Oscar Voelzke to Duluth, Minnesota. Teaching has become the profession of most members of the class of ’38. Mr. David Bergstrom is located at the North Park Academy in Chicago and studies theology at the same school's Theological Seminary. Miss Else Bjorn- stad teache at Lanesboro, Minnesota, Miss Salome Eidnes at Orfordville, Wisconsin, Miss Gretha Halvorson at Cleveland, Minnesota, Miss Rose Korsmo at Rolla, North Dakota, Miss Gladys Lyng at the Bismark Hospital, Bismark, North Dakota, Miss Hannah Mehus at Portland, North Dakota, Miss Dorothy Morgan at Cyrus, Minnesota, Mr. Harold Mork at Berti-urn, Minnesota. Mr. Edor Nelson at Lamberton, Minnesota, Mr. Sheldon Nelson at Piedmont, South Dakota, Miss Irene Neseth at Newfolden, Minnesota, Mr. Randolph Paulson at Hannah, North Dakota, Mr. Lloyd Raymond at Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, Messrs. Norman Myrvik, Kenneth Schmit and Joel Torstenson at Augsburg College (while attending the University), Miss Ethel Sinner at Bison, South Dakota, and Mr. Leland Swen at Oak Grove Seminary. Fargo, North Dakota. Mr. Arthur Erdahl this year teaches at Albert Lea, Minnesota. Milan, Minnesota, is Mr. Fritz Morgan's new teaching address. Miss Martha Matt- son is located at Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa. Mr. Percy Downing has moved to the Waconia, Minnesota, High School. Mr. Urcell Johnson is Field Man for the Minnesota Business College. Mr. Everett Estness moved to Perham, Minnesota, and the Black Hills of South Dakota have drawn Mr. Carl Crislock, who now teaches at Vale, South Dakota. Mr. Clarence Eliason is stationed at a new high school, at Bingham Lake, Minn. Likewise Mr. George Knutson has moved to Sauk Center and the Missal Gertrude 8. Land and Anna Flo have transferred to new duties at the August-an Academy in Canton, South Dakota. Miss Geneva Larson has located at the Marietta, Minnesota, High School. Augsburg Alumni Bulletin _ 8 o Show less
ONCE UPON A TIME . . . . (Continued from page 2) otherwise an exciting time in Minneapolis, for the Spanish War was just about to begin and very grand ofiicnrs We're already strutting or riding up Nicollet Avenue, preparing to “make Cuba free" by spending two or three months in some dreadful camp... Show moreONCE UPON A TIME . . . . (Continued from page 2) otherwise an exciting time in Minneapolis, for the Spanish War was just about to begin and very grand ofiicnrs We're already strutting or riding up Nicollet Avenue, preparing to “make Cuba free" by spending two or three months in some dreadful camp in Chattanooga. Tennessee. But none of us went to the war, which was soon over. As a rule we were quite exemplary in our habits (my own less desirable ones I have acquired later after having become old enough to know bet- ter!), and I do not think any one even smoked. The most incorrigible one of us was George (this was another George, not Goggen), who was also one of the most likable chaps imaginable. He had come up from Luther College. I think. Anyhow, his star stunt during our senior year was to remove all the electric lights from the chapel just before a quartet of students from the United Church Seminary, which was not far away. was to give a concert. It was scandalous, of course, and when the culprit was discovered he was called to the office of the “old man", as we efiectionately called the father of the present president of the Seminary when he was out of sight and hearing, and I recall that he came out very subdued, considering that he was almost ir- repressible, but still smiling. We were all glad he had not been "fired", as we had feared would be the case. The worst thing I ever did was to discover some foul smelling chemical and to call on some theological students and in- advertently let a drop or two fall on the table or floor. The result was al- ways the same; the room was uninhabitable for the rest of the day. and the particular theolog found his Christian charity so severely tested that he r& fused to recognize me for about a week. However, I was the "baby" of the class, Goggen was the honor man of the class and only slightly older than the ‘IhbyOI. I think most members of the class became clergymen. Gilbert began to study law, became a judge and the high mogul of the Sons of Norway. I don't know where George is, but I think he went into business. Goggen just missed becoming a clergyman, and I suppose it was because he went to Yale OFFICER DIXEN SPEAKS . . . . ' Increased activity prompted the 1938 Annual Meeting of the Augs- burg Alumni Association to pass the following motion: “In the light of the expanded program of the alumni association, which includes printing expenses for a quarterly Alumni Bulletin, be it moved that annual dues be made $2.00, and that those who have already paid a ‘Life Membership Fee’ make an annual voluntary gift to the association's treasury.” Your payment of dues and voluntary gifts indicates in a special way that you believe in the work your association is doing. Please mail all money either to the Alumni one. or to me. Thank you. I. C. Dram. Troasuror. Augsburg Alumni Association. Augsburg College and Seminary. o h . - Augsburg mm mm Show less
Once Upon a Time . . m. mu 1... Of course, being reasonably human and slightly sentimental, I have often thought of the. to me wonderful “once upon a time” at Augsburg and of my fellow graduates of 1898. Within the last two or three years, however, tln- memory of it all became more real and... Show moreOnce Upon a Time . . m. mu 1... Of course, being reasonably human and slightly sentimental, I have often thought of the. to me wonderful “once upon a time” at Augsburg and of my fellow graduates of 1898. Within the last two or three years, however, tln- memory of it all became more real and pleasant, perhaps somewhat poignant too, because two of my class-mates. and I believe some sisters and aunts and cousins, have looked me up (they also “looked me over." as it were, but very politely, so that my feelings should not be wounded!) and instinctively, in thoughts and in words gamle dnge and gamle Augsburg were made to live again. One of the class-mates I always called “0ss”, though he always protested for some reason, and the other’s name was “Goggen”. That is to say, he was not baptized that way, but his little brother and his sisters called him that instead of George.——-and being incorrigible I followed suit. When I saw them here after the lapse of I don‘t know how many years, I addressed the one solemnly as Reverend So-and-So and the other as Mr. President: at any rate I should have! The class of '98 was the largest one that had been graduated from the college or Greek course up to that year, and I think all the eighteen of us felt rather proud of the fact. We played baseball .in vacant lots near a rail— road, we never wore dress suits, we paid $1.50 a week for very good board in the basement of the old building, and we had a “yell” (which I think was about the only thing that we copied from other schools or colleges). For tht' purpose of making the record authentic, I shall put it down here (I dare not yell it out here in my Berliner—Wohnung—though I think I could—for the neighbors might not appreciate the melody): “Rah, rah, rah! Ain't we great? Augsburg Seminary. Ninety-eight! !" I remember that just before our commencement (at which Laurhammer made a wonderful address pan mm]: and Gilbert a no less eloquent and won- derful one in English) we had a‘ grand class supper on Washington Avenue, not far from “'Seven Corners", which consisted of a very good oyster soup and small crackers. all of which cost about fifteen cents per capita. It was (Continued on page. 9) Did You Know . . . . 'I‘hat Dr. Stangeland. whose “Once Upon a Time" is published in this issue, was an American Consular ofllcer in England at the time the World War broke out? And that he was not permitted to re-cnter the United States at that time because he was considered “Pro-German"? That he later was Secretary of the impartial committee appointed by the League of Nations to determine war guilt? And that the findings of this committee are con- sidered authoritative today? , Alumni Mus: rt Show less
WELCOME .’ To the graduates listed below, most of whom will become members of the Alumni Association for the first time this year, we extend a most cordial welcome. THEOLOGICAL DIVISION Chester Curtiss Blake Minneagolis, Minn. Arvid Leonard Hokonson atavia, m. Galeb H. Quanbeclt Madagascar Oscar... Show moreWELCOME .’ To the graduates listed below, most of whom will become members of the Alumni Association for the first time this year, we extend a most cordial welcome. THEOLOGICAL DIVISION Chester Curtiss Blake Minneagolis, Minn. Arvid Leonard Hokonson atavia, m. Galeb H. Quanbeclt Madagascar Oscar William Voelske Krem, N. Dak. Oscar Samuel Weltxin Battle Lake, Minn. On account of the introduction of the fourth year in theology the following will graduate in December, 1988: Carl George Bear-E .Wannaska, Minn. Alfred Marven nsen Camrose, Alta., Can. Clarence Larson Grand Forks, N. Dak. Clifford T. Olson Pelican Rapids, Minn. Hans J. Tollefson L’Anse, Mich. . COLLEGE DIVISION Dawd E. Eergatrom ,Minneapolis, Minn. Else M. Bjornstad .-._....-,..Duluth, Minn. Salome B. Eidnes .....-.Grand Marais, Minn. Paul V. Frykman Minneapolis, Minn. Petra B. Kitten .- Minneapolis, Minn. Gretha M. lvorson Wanamingo, Minn. Kirstine P. Hansen ._ ..--.Enumclaw, Wash. Clarence Haugen -_-..-_.....____.,..Starbuck, Msn.. Can. Ruben G. Rowland ...__ . Northfield, Minn. Raymond E. JohnIOn ........... .- Minneapolis, Minn. Rupert P. Kennedy .... mMinneapolis, Minn. Rose E. Korsmo ., .Fsrgo, N. Dak. Una E. Lee ............ _.Silverton, Ore. Gladys C. Lyng. _ ....... .. Sank Centre, Minn. Hannah 0. Mehus ................... -_Northwood, N. Dak. Claude Millage .___ . .Minneapolis, Minn. Dorothy I. Morgan.-__.____._.._.--__.__..s..--.mm. ...__.-_..._..._.Minneapolis, Minn. Harold E. Mork ........ .- _. -Dawson, Minn. Norman C. Myrvik . .... _. ..-. Porter, Minn. Edor C. Nelson .n. ........... .,Dawson, Minn. Geo E. NelsOn __. Minneapolis, Minn. M. S eldon Nelson _.--. ......... M Grove City, Minn. E. Irene Neseth Minneapolis, Minn. Ernst H. Nygaard m... -.--~.-_--.._...Camrose, Alta., Can. Kathleen N. Oswald -___Northwood, N. Dak. Justin T. Oudal .-.-....Minneapolis, Minn. E. Randolph Pauleon _,._Turtle Lake, N. Dak. Cliflord C. Peterson ..................... .Lindstrom, Minn. Lloyd E. Raymond LeSueur, Minn. M. Donald Ronning--..-__-_..._-._----..-_.-.....-.-_-..-....----..._-_-..-_-_.. Spicer, Minn. Leroy Rue .......... ..Silverton, Ore. Kenneth L. Schmit..---_--~~-.-a.-_-__-w--_.-..-.--.._.---_.-............a--.. Dawson, Minn. Thelma M. Schroder . _ . . . . . . . .. St. Paul, Minn. Ethel A. Sinner . ..Waubay. 3- Dak. Leland W, Steen___ ........ ..Superior, Wis. Abner Strommen .............. ..Lamberton, Minn. Adrian C. Tinderholt ._ -_sDawson, Minn. Joel S, Tor-sunset: .-. Dawson, Minn. Oscar Samuel Weltsin--_..-_-_------.----.--_~-.--_----._.~.-L.......-...Battle Lake, Minn. Amour, Alumni Bulletin 6 Show less