VOLUME VI NUMBER 4 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1869. THE AUGSBUBG Editor: Norman C. Anderson JULY 194-4 huvbbUKG he--.“ . . Building Project Approved Continuing in the same spirit that brought a record in financial... Show moreVOLUME VI NUMBER 4 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1869. THE AUGSBUBG Editor: Norman C. Anderson JULY 194-4 huvbbUKG he--.“ . . Building Project Approved Continuing in the same spirit that brought a record in financial support for their school dur ing the past fiscal year, the people of the Lutheran Free Church gave unan' imous approval to Augsburg‘s n e w building project at their Annual Con' ference in Willmar in June. A record high of $56,000 was gath~ ered during 1943' 1944 for current expenses—the same year which witnessed the wiping out of the $75,000 debt through raising the Centennial fund. The $200,000 Augsburg fund will be raised at the same time as a $50,000 sum is gathered for Oak Grove Academy of Fargo. A five'man committee with Pastor Martin J. Olson of Blanchardville, Wisconsin, as chair man, will supervise this activity. Other members of the committee are: Pastor Clifford Johnson of Ortonville, Pastor T. Kleven of Battle Lake, Mr. O. K. Ose of Thief River Falls, and Mr. William Rykken of Minneapolis. Though a three'year period has been set for the rais» ing of the money, it is hoped that the goal will be reached long before that time. 75 percent of the money must be gathered before building operations can begin. This was the decision of the Annual Conference. How' ever, at Augsburg the Board of Trustees will perhaps set a ten to fifteen per cent higher minimum than that. The Auggie Alumni and other former students will aim at a $75,000 goal as their part of the undertaking. This part of the campaign will be managed by an A51 sociate Director in cooperation with the Director. Martin Olson Students Spur Building Drive “Auggies of the present student generation will not be outdone even by those who did so much toward generating enthusiasm for building Memorial Hall," says President Benjamin Gjenvick of the Augsburg Student Society. Though Gjenvick is away from the Campus this sumr mer doing part of the interneship assignment for his Seminary course, he is keeping in touch with develop’ ments on the new building project, especially as they affect the students. And to back his words students of 194344 have al— ready pledged about $4,000. About $6,000 to $7,000 can easily be raised if those who have not yet made their pledge will do as well as those who have signed up. But that will not be the end, either. New Auggies during 194446 will certainly want to do their part. Total student contributions could then possibly reach the $10,000 mark. To facilitate and give continuity to this work Presi' dent Gjenv1ck will appoint an enlarged committee to supervise the entire activity on Campus. OLD MAIN TO GO DOWN Show less
Soldier's Last Song (This touching story, though from World War I, is still timely; and the song it introduces comforts souls as well today as in 1918. The incident is told by Edward Bok in his autobiography. The noted editor, with several other persons had been invited to visit the battlefields... Show moreSoldier's Last Song (This touching story, though from World War I, is still timely; and the song it introduces comforts souls as well today as in 1918. The incident is told by Edward Bok in his autobiography. The noted editor, with several other persons had been invited to visit the battlefields of France.) ' ' " One evening as Bok was strolling out after dinner a Red Cross nurse called to him, explained that she had two severely wounded boys in what remained of an old hut, that they were both from Pennsylvania and had expressed a great desire to see him as a resident of that state. “Neither can possibly survive the night," said the nurse. "They know that?“ asked Bok. “Oh, yes, but, like all our boys, they are lying there joking." Bok was taken into what remained of a room in a badly shelled farmhouse, and there on two roughly constructed cots lay the boys. Their faces had been bandaged, so that nothing was visible except the eyes of each boy. A candle in a bottle standing on a box gave out the only light. But the eyes of the boys were smiling as Bok came and sat down on the box on which the nurse had been sitting. He talked with the boys, got as much of their stories from them as he could, and told them such home news as he thought might interest them. After half an hour, he rose to leave, when the nurse said: “There is no one here, Mr. Bok, to say the last words to these boys. Will you do it?" Bok stood transfixed. He felt as if he stood stripped- before his Maker. “Yes, won‘t you, Sir?" asked the boy on the right cot as he held out his hand. Bok took it, and then the hand of the other boy reached out. What to say, he did not know. Then to his surprise he found himself re' peating, extract after extract from a book, a message to the bereaved. . . . Bok had not read the book for years, but here was the subconscious self supplying the ma terial for him in his greatest need. Then he remembered that just before leaving home he had heard a beautiful song called “Passing Souls.” He had asked for a copy of it; and wondering why, he had put it in the wallet that he carried with him. He took it out now, and holding the hand of the boy at his right he read to them: “For the passing souls we pray, Saviour, meet them on their way; Let their trust lay hold on Thee Ere they touch Eternity. “Holy counsels long forgot Breathe again ’mid shell and shot, Through the mists of life’s last pain None shall look to Thee in vain. “To the hearts that know Thee, Lord, Thou wilt speak through flood or sword; Just beyond the cannon‘s roar Thou art on the further Shore. "For the passing souls we pray, Saviour, meet them on their way. Thou wilt hear our yearning call, Who hast loved and died for all.“ _ Absolute stillness reigned in the room save for the half’suppressed sob from the nurse, and the distant booming of the cannon. As Bok finished, he heard the boy at his right say slowly: “Saviour—meet—me—on —my~way,“ with a little emphasis on the word "my." The hand in his relaxed slowly, and then fell On the cot; and he saw that the soul of another brave Amer— ican boy had taken its flight. —From “A Message From God.“ 'A "Greater Augsburg" According to pre'war figures cited in a recent Ansgar Lutheran editorial, there was, one college student at Augsburg for every 197 baptized members in the sup' porting church body (L.F.C.) The United Lutheran Church had one college student for every 300 baptized members; the American Lutheran, one for 465; the Nor- wegian Lutheran, one for 193; the United Danish, one for every 185. -"’ The Editor concluded that his synod (the U.D.L.CJ and college, Dana, need not dream or work for Greater Dana. It was already there. Since Augsburg shows up well in this statistical analysis our constituency might be tempted to draw similar conclusions. There are several reasons why we probably will not. One: Our area of service is greater than Dana's. We are at the heart of Scandinavian Lutheranism in the U. S. A. Two: Many denominations out'rank the Lutherans by far when it comes to a collegereducated constituency. We have a long ways to go in this direction. Three: Contentedness with the status quo is not cone sistent with the missionary attitude. Why do we want more students at our colleges—and more buildings and other equipment? Just to “keep up with the Joneses"? No, of course not. We want these things in order that we may better train more workers for the Kingdom of Christ. Now, if we are satisfied that there are enough of these—that we have done all we ought, or can, in this respect—then we can rest on our oars and be con' tent with things as they are. But not if we see the world as it actually is—in terrible need of the Gospel. How shall it be given? Through men and women, pastors, missionaries, full'time lay'workers, teachers, nurses, and other types of workers, imbued with a desire to serve Christ. And, the Christian College is the greatest source of such workers. If there is any time that calls for expansion of Chris tian work, it is the present. Let not the Christian Cole leges, which should be in the vanguard, lag. To them also the call is Forward with Christ. Show less
Doings at the Home Eighteen transfer students are cur rolled this year. . . . Pastor A. S. Berg, Associate Pastor of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, was the speaker for Spiritual Em’ phasis Week. His theme was: Life at Its Highest and Best. . . . The pur' chase of an organ for the chapel... Show moreDoings at the Home Eighteen transfer students are cur rolled this year. . . . Pastor A. S. Berg, Associate Pastor of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, was the speaker for Spiritual Em’ phasis Week. His theme was: Life at Its Highest and Best. . . . The pur' chase of an organ for the chapel is the goal of united musical organiza' tions, under the leadership of Mr. Myrvik. The sum of three hundred dollars has been raised so far. The oflicial name of our school has been changed to "Augsburg Colr lege and Theological Seminary." A fine new sign carrying the name has been placed on the corner of 8th Street and 'llst Avenue. This is a gift of the Class of 1940. Pastor Ernest G. Larson, ‘30, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, has been elected to the Board of Trustees to fill the place vacated by the resignav tion of Pastor H. 0. Lee. The latter has moved to the West Coast to be' come Rector of the Poulsbo Homes. . . . Prof. Martin Quanbeck has been appointed to a new position: Dean of the College. . . . President Chrisv tensen was one of the lecturers on the Kessler Foundation at Hamma Divinity school in Wittenberg, Ohio, last spring. The lectures will be published in book form in the course of the year. Seminary students are working in local and outvof'town congregations this year as part of their training. Senior Leland Steen is supplying the Moose Lake parish (Pastor J. 0. Jo' hanson is now a chaplain in the army). A class'mate, Karsten Kris, tenson, aSsists Pastor Alfred Knutr son at Grafton, N. Dak. The latter spends part of his time in evange— listic work in Lutheran Free Church congregations. BdSZ . .. The football team lost its first three games but against Concordia showed such great improvement that a good game is looked for with Ham— line in the Homecoming fracas. Augsburg scored first against Con' eordia and deserved closer to a tie than the final 1916 tally in the score, book. Phillip Kildahl is the coach. “Auggie” music scores again: Two members of last year‘s organization, John Skepstad of the Choral Club and Johan Bergh of the Choir, this year transferred to St. Olaf. Both won places in the St. Olaf Choir. Teaching candidates from last year‘s class found it comparatively easy to secure positions. A hundred per cent placement resulted. Dr. Walter Judd, Republican Can— didate for Congress, was the Con! vocation speaker, October 8. This returned Medical Missionary from China captivated his audience with his presentation on the situation in the Far East. Among faculty changes this year are these: Dr. Arthur Nash, biology professor, is on leave of absence. He is serving as an instructor in an ad' vanced flying school of the Army Air Corps at Ellington Field, Texas. Dr. R. N. Danielson is taking over Dr. Nash’s work. Dr. Danielson is a graduate of the University of Min— nesota. Dr. John Stensvaag, an Augsburg graduate, will be instructor in He' brew and Old Testament Exegesis in the Seminary. Dr. Stensvaag re' ceived his Ph.D. at Hartford Semi! nary Foundation. The past year he has been studying in the field of Semitic languages and Old Testa' ment theology at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Show less
An A.F F. Member Speaks If you love Augsburg and believe in its work you are invited to be- come a member of the Augsburg Foundation Fellowship. It not only offers you a very concrete method of expressing your interest in the school, but your participation in its program will almost certainly add... Show moreAn A.F F. Member Speaks If you love Augsburg and believe in its work you are invited to be- come a member of the Augsburg Foundation Fellowship. It not only offers you a very concrete method of expressing your interest in the school, but your participation in its program will almost certainly add to that interest. Each member agrees to contribute a certain sum monthly (although he may pay annually if he so prefers). The minimum amount has been set low enough so that even persons of very limited means may be able to join. Those in better circumstances should, of course, contribute accordr ingly. “ ‘ It is obvious that a person with a passing concern for Augsburg will find it very difficult to make regular monthly contributions. He must be reached by special appeals and in' gatherings or similar makeshifts made necessary by the inadequacy and irregularity of our support. however, that the school has scores of real friends who as yet are not members of the A.F.F. If they all could be induced to par' ticipate there would no doubt be a considerable brightening of the financial picture. Their regular con' tributions accompanied by their inr terest and prayer would go far to ward making Augsburg fulfill its mission. I am sure, Melvin I. Fossan. “It is a serious and important matter that we help and assist our Youth, and one in which Christ and all the'world are mightily concerned. By help. ing them we shall be helping ourselves and all men.”—Luther. ’AUGSBURG COLLEGE and sandman? ' MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Return Postage Guaranteed Sec. 562, PL. 8L R. 4% (Ms Bulletin of Augsburg College and a..- _,,.t-.A...Zv. ' u' .. Show less
"Pick-ups” from Here and There . . . Melvin P. Martinson, ’26, is now in charge of the Merit System (Civil Service) for the State of Montana. Previously he taught sciences in Montana schools, also earned his M. A. degree at the University in that state. Marie Anna Pierce, ‘37, who for the past... Show more"Pick-ups” from Here and There . . . Melvin P. Martinson, ’26, is now in charge of the Merit System (Civil Service) for the State of Montana. Previously he taught sciences in Montana schools, also earned his M. A. degree at the University in that state. Marie Anna Pierce, ‘37, who for the past two years has been studying on a fellowship in Public Adminis’ tration at the University of Minne' sota, has been appointed to a posi' tion with the National Labor Rela' tions Board. She will be stationed at St. Louis, Missouri. Among the many changes made to new positions by teaching Alumni are the following: Glendora Duer land, Ellendale; Margaret Emerson, Wanamingo; Mildred Oudal, Balaa ton; Venoy Glendenning, Zahl, N. D.; Esther Aune, Civil Service; Rose Korsmo, Lester Prairie; Ruth Aune, Onamia; R. E. Estness, Faribault; Vivian Peterson, Fulda; Agnes Landsverk, McIntosh; Helen Row’ berg, Bagley; Alvina Mjelve, Graf— ton: Catherine Lovaas, Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis; Chester 01' son, Frazee; Kenneth Rusdahl, Kim' ball; Evelyn Lovaas, Montevideo; and Ardell Albertson, Wells (from the "Echo"). Dr. Lars P. Qualben, '18, is the author of another recent book in the field of Church History. The title is: “The Lutheran Church in Colonial America." Clayton Gjerde, ’35, is teaching in the University High School in Minr neapolis. Dr. Ralph Mortensen, ‘13, re turned Lutheran Free Church Mis- sionary from China has been called to a position with the American Bible Society, as'the China Secre' tary. He did an outstanding work in China as manager of the Lutheran Publication House. He also served as an Executive Secretary of the Red Cross Relief work in Hankow, China. He was held as a captive of the Japanese until his recent return on the Gripsholm with other U. S. Nationals. B. A. Helland, '18, has been called to be Executive Secretary of the Santal Mission. At present he is the Director of the Centennial Endeavor of the Lutheran Free Church. The former Santal Secretary, Pastor M. C. Dixen, ‘18, now serves a congre' gation in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Mrs. Elise Sverdrup, widow of the late Professor Georg Sverdrup, for thirty'one years president of Augs' burg, died recently. Services were held at Trinity, her church home for many years. Pastor S. O. Vangstad of Osakis, Minn., died recently, too. He served Lutheran Free Church congregations for many years, his last charge being the Hallock, Minn., parish. Several notable improvements have been made on the Augsburg Campus dur' ing the summer months. Rev. Olaf Rog- ne, business director, has been in charge of the work. Among the improvements made on the campus is the rcdecoration of the chemis' try laboratory, the offices in the Main building, hallways, and sixty rooms in Memorial Hall. Lighting fixtures have been installed in several classrooms and halls, and there are some new furnishings in the library and offices. A new recti' her for the electric clock has been inv stalled. There are new sidewalks in front of Memorial Hail both on 7th St. and 22nd Ave. A new incinerator has been built in the boiler room. Spruce and cedar trees of different kinds have been planted around Memorial Hall, and Englewood ivy has been planted all around Old Main. Both Morton Hall and the Main have been re'roofed. Show less
precious. Let us carry on together in supporting and strengthening and building “the school where we belong." A great institution with a splendid heritage and a history of high devotion to truth and spiritual freedom has been committed to our care. If each of us will do his part, we shall not... Show moreprecious. Let us carry on together in supporting and strengthening and building “the school where we belong." A great institution with a splendid heritage and a history of high devotion to truth and spiritual freedom has been committed to our care. If each of us will do his part, we shall not fail even in these times of severe testing. 6 O O O O Bernhard Christensen. 0 O 9 § 9 Founding olChristisn Colleges the Greatest Educational Epic A leading educator and church— man wrote recently: “The founding of Christian colleges by the different denominations, and their rapid growth in influence and numbers from the Atlantic to the Pacific, is perhaps the greatest educational epic of all time." Colleges with an atmosphere of religious enrichment are needed to— day as never before in history. The world has sufiicient brainrpower to solve its problems, but not the soul to stifle its selfishness. Men do not need more knowledge concerning means by which to live; they need to know the ends for which life is designed. O O O- . O The Churchrrelated liberal arts college is dedicated to further the Christian philosophy of life and pro’ claims: “The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom.“ Augsburg College has a holy pur’ pose and mission. She desires to train students for dynamic, purpose, ful living, that they may assume re! sponsibilities in the social order as well'balanced, well‘adjusted, creative personalities. To mould Youth for high and noble living, to encourage Youth to constructive endeavor, to present Youth with the lure of the good, the true and the beautiful— that is the purpose of Augsburg College. 0 O O O O A.F.F. MEMBERS, NUMBERS 26-50 26. Prof. George Soberg, Minneapolis 27. Miss Isadora Anderson, Minneapolis 28. Mr. R. F. Pautz, Minneapolis 29. Pastor Conrad Jergenson, Bemidji 30. Pastor Kristofer Hagen, Detroit, Michigan 31. Prof. Andreas Helland. Minneapolis 32. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Myrvik, Minneapolis 33. Pastor H. 0. Lee, Poulsbo, Wash. 34. Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven, Minneapolis 35. Miss Thelma Emberson, Mora 36. Miss Marie Pierce. St. Louis, Mo. 37. Miss Marie Liemolm, Minneapolis 38. Mr. Leland Steen. Minneapolis 39. Pastor James R. Gronseth, Minneapolis _40. Miss Clara Slette, Grafton, N. D. 41. Pastor Donald Ronning, Hawley 42. Dr. Claus Morgan, Minneapolis 43. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Formo, Minneapolis 44. Pastor Johan Dahlen, Palermo, N. D. ‘ 45. Mrs. Olga Torvik, Minneapolis 46. Miss Ruth Aune, Onamia 47. Pastor and Mrs. M. J. Olson, Minneapolis 48. Pastor and Mrs. Waldemar Ander- sonI Winger 49. Mrs. Marion W. Lindeman, Minneapolis 50. Mr. Jacob Bosmo, Webster, S. D. Show less
FORWARD IN FAITH... The words of the motto chosen for the Centennial of the Lutheran Free Church, to be celebrated in 1943, give expression to the attitude in which all our work must be done these days. The changes that take place in the life of the nation come so swiftly that no one can foresee... Show moreFORWARD IN FAITH... The words of the motto chosen for the Centennial of the Lutheran Free Church, to be celebrated in 1943, give expression to the attitude in which all our work must be done these days. The changes that take place in the life of the nation come so swiftly that no one can foresee what tomorrow will bring. Today there is no possibility of living by "sight"——nor even by shrewd calculation. The “best laid plans" can be overturned in an hour by a Presidential speech or by some new turn in Congressional policy. And though we must do our best in preparing to meet the eventualities of the future, even the wisest cannot see very far ahead. At the present date of writing (October 17) we have at Augsburg a total enrolment of 325 in the College and 20 in the Seminary. This is rather encouraging even though it represents a decrease of about 15 percent as compared with last year at a similar date. Since last spring we have lost two members of our Faculty (Dr. Nash and Mr. Dahlen) to the Armed Services. And the still unsettled draft laws hover constantly over both the students and many Faculty members. Nevertheless we must carry on! Through the Centennial Endeavor now being carried on—in which every Augsburg aluanS ought to have a generous partl—we are hoping to have the whole indebtedness of our school liquidated by next year. If this effort is successful, as we trust it will be, it will still require hard work and many sacrifices to “hold that line" in these exceedingly unstable and unpredictable times. But we shall do our best to do so, so as to be ready for new forward movements when the war is over. I have just received the Bulletin of the University of Chicago. That great institution has recently inaugurated a plan of direct gifts from alumni and friends to supplement their income from endowments. For instance, last year the alumni gave a sum of about $94,000 for this purpose, equal to the normal income from more than two and a quarter million dollars. Even great, wellvendowed universities are finding the value of direct gifts toward current expenses, the plan that schools like Augsburg have long followed. More than ever in these times Augsburg needs the support of her alumni and former students, as well as that of the Church. Every gift, large or small, counts. A recent graduate of the College, now in the army, sends five dollars regularly every month. Such loyalty is inspiring and unforget- table. Two young women, not graduates and with no large income, have for several years given more than a hundred dollars annually. And the smaller gifts that come day by day are no less appreciated. Almost every one of the letters that I have seen from Auggies in the Armed Forces have expressed a deepened appreciation of their Alma Mater as a result of their army or navy experiences. Christian education pays- not necessarily always in dollars and cents, but in values that are far more Show less
Graduate \X/rites Book For Centennial . . . Rev. Clarence I. Carlsen Graduates who are affiliated with Lutheran Free Church congregations have heard a good deal about the Lutheran Free Church Centennial. The one'hundreth anniversary of the beginning of organized Lutheran congregational work by... Show moreGraduate \X/rites Book For Centennial . . . Rev. Clarence I. Carlsen Graduates who are affiliated with Lutheran Free Church congregations have heard a good deal about the Lutheran Free Church Centennial. The one'hundreth anniversary of the beginning of organized Lutheran congregational work by Norwegian people in this country will be ob' served in 1943. A three'fold pro gram — educational, evangelistic, and financial is being carried on. For the latter purpose $140,000 or more will be raised to retire all debts on Lutheran Free Church institutions, including _Augsburg. In connection with the educa— tional aim, Pastor C. J. Carlsen of Minot, North Dakota, has written a book, “The Years of Our Church,“ which is a history of the Lutheran Free Church and its institutions. It interprets for the present generation the story of what has gone before. Many Augsburg graduates and friends will find in this book interest— ing and enlightening material on the history of the institution, to which they perhaps have not had access be' fore. Order the book from the Lu, theran Free Church Publishing Co., 264 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The price is $1.00. 099-. Croix de Guerre Winner Dies Dr. Hans C. Erickson, a graduate of Augsburg College in the Class of 1903, and a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Minne' sota passed away recently at Soldiers‘ Grove, Wisconsin, and was buried at Stanley, Wisconsin. Dr. Erickson practiced Medicine in various places in the Northwest, most recently at Wildrose, North Dakota. He entered the service of the Government in C. C. C. Camp work in Oregon last fall and was in that service until he became ill. The following statement is from the “Stanley, Wisconsin Republican": “In 1917 Dr. Erickson enlisted in the army and saw service overseas, where he won the Croix de Guerre from the French government for valorous service. He held the commission of Captain in the Medical Corps." Dr. Erickson was a son of the Adams Church near Argyle; Wis- consin, a brother of Pastor M. A. Erickson of Hendricks, Minnesota. Show less
All Say, "Welcome, Welcome All!” The President of Augsburg: Welcome, Homecomers at Augs» burg in 1942! We hope that the re! newal of old ties will give you some of the same inspiration that your coming brings to us. Special greet! ings to all Auggies in the Service whom this may reach! We are... Show moreAll Say, "Welcome, Welcome All!” The President of Augsburg: Welcome, Homecomers at Augs» burg in 1942! We hope that the re! newal of old ties will give you some of the same inspiration that your coming brings to us. Special greet! ings to all Auggies in the Service whom this may reach! We are think' ing of you. Bernhard Christensen. 0909 And the Alumni President: Several factors should make this a bigger Homecoming than last year. Many of you will be in Minneapolis for the State Convention of the Edu’ cational Association. The Friday night banquet time should enable pastors, who generally find Saturday night almost "impossible," to come. Classes of 1932, 1927, and 1917 will be especially honored at the ban! quet. There will be a social hour Thursday night, too, in Memorial Hall after the crowning of the ' serve Queen. Graduates will find a lunch prepared for them, and some of their friends in the Men‘s Lounge Room—not only Thursday night, but also Friday afternoon and Satur' day. Welcome to you all. Jerome Formo. 999. And the President of the Student Society: Welcome “Grads” and A. F. F. members, all! We do mean that too. But, we want each one of you who can to come. We have planned this Homecoming for you. Two of the highlights: The “lighting Auggies" football team with spirit unequaled, as shown against the “Cobbers,” de— your support when they "smash the Ham’line" (this year's slogan). Then, Dr. Ralph Morten' sen, for a time held as a Japanese captive, will speak on the theme, “Forward in Faith," at the banquet. So—come one, come all! Erling Tungseth. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 9:45 Special Chapel SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31‘ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 THE HOMECOMING PROGRAM 7:00 Sophomore-Fresh tussle on the Green 9:30 Crowning of the Queen Open House in on'campus Dormitories Refreshments in the Dining Hall 2:00 Hamline vs. Augsburg football game at South High Field 6:30 Homecoming banquet at the Francis Drake Hotel Speaker: Dr. Ralph Mortensen 8:00 Homecoming Choir Concert Open House at Sivertsen Hall 11:00 Service at Trinity Lutheran Church Show less
good years will try to lay aside something for the had years that may come. Joseph gathered provisions for the hard years when there was plenty. Then there was food, even though crops failed. Perhaps a Chris tian steward could do something of the same for the Lord‘s work as well as his own needs,... Show moregood years will try to lay aside something for the had years that may come. Joseph gathered provisions for the hard years when there was plenty. Then there was food, even though crops failed. Perhaps a Chris tian steward could do something of the same for the Lord‘s work as well as his own needs, especially when he knows that different times are pretty sure to come in his locality, Auggies Write from Campus and Camp “My strongest impression of Augsburg is that it is a Christian school. It is not Christian only in name; but all of its activities, both in the classroom and outside, are centered about Christ. “When I came here this fall one of the first things I noticed was the friendliness. One was made to feel at home immediately. I noticed the helpfulness and consideration for others the people have here. “Also, one feels the deep spiritual unity both among Augsburg‘s present and former students, wherever they may be. “All these things make me very happy that I am able to attend Augsburg this year." Ruth Pederson, freshman class, Beardsley, Minn. * "I hear from a number of Auggies that are in the service, and also from some that are doing their duty on the outside. It surely makes me wish that I were back at good old Augsburg. It has done much for me, I know, and for everyone who has attended there. “We have organized within our Regiment what is known as the Young Men's Christian Service League. \Ve meet once a week and discuss different problems which derive from the text that has been chosen for the topic. A lot of us are formerly of some church college in Minnesota and it is our prayer that they may continue to do their good work.” Cpl. Herman Olson (3941). Home: Sebeka, Minn. THE BULLETIN of WW and SW MINNEAPOLIS 4, MINNESOTA Rov. “But I’ve Moved” . . . A graduate in the service returned to Minneapolis this fall some time before Homecoming. Shortly after our celebration he called to say that he had re' ceived no news about it. \Ve are sorry about this and similar incidents. Homecoming stories and pictures were carried by Minneapolis papers. Likewise there were several ra- dio programs, and letters were sent to all gradutes, Twin City residents, whose addresses we have. Then. too, the last Bulletin carried the Homecoming an' nouncement. But in spite of all that was done several no doubt did not get the information. Here are im' portant things that you as a Bulletin reader can do to help make these situations occur as infrequently as possible: 1. Notify your postman when you change your address. It is absolutely impossible for us to follow the movements of several thousand people unless we are informed. If you leave your forwarding address with your mailman when you move, we will get it eventually in most cases. (Not all. Some of the smaller post offices especially do not seem to obey the order on the address label of the Bulletin concerning undeliverable mail.) 2. If possible, drop us a post card when you move. That is the best way. Then you will be sure to get all the mail from us on time. 3. If you know of a graduate or former student not receiving the Bulletin, send us his name and address. Dr. 0. Myking Mchus, ’16, resigned as Preo- ident of Winona State Teachers College on June 30, 1943, to accept a position as a Voca- tional Rehabilitation Officer with the Veterans Administration at Excelsior Springs, He will have charge of the vocational training of disabled veterans who will be given up to four years of training in order that they may prepare for civilian life. Section 562 PLUR. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Mnneapolis. Minn. PERMIT NO. 2947 J. A. Houkom 216 9th A". W. Ashland , I1 '3. Postmaster: If undeliverable for any reason notify sender stating ransom on form 3547, postage for which is guaranteed. AUGSBURG COLLEGE ARCHIVES Show less
CAMPUS DOINGS . . . According to Mr. Quan' beck, Dean of the College, ill last year‘s graduates who desired teaching positions have been placed They are teaching at the following places: Borghild Estness, Eva Nelson, Mora; Gloria Burntvedt, Vivian Larson, Climax; Irene Huglen, Milt drcd Anderson,... Show moreCAMPUS DOINGS . . . According to Mr. Quan' beck, Dean of the College, ill last year‘s graduates who desired teaching positions have been placed They are teaching at the following places: Borghild Estness, Eva Nelson, Mora; Gloria Burntvedt, Vivian Larson, Climax; Irene Huglen, Milt drcd Anderson, A r l e n c Dunham, Newfolden; Miriam Wee, Boyd; Esther Paulson, Sanborn; Rachel Boxrud, Kenyon; Clarice Bye, N. Y. Mills; Thelma Oudal, Lake Park; Evelyn Amundson, Grasston; Doris Ann Peterson, Augus' tana Academy, Canton, S. Di; Joanna Hagen, St. Clair; Addell Halverson, Brownton; May Krohn, At‘ water; Frances Miller, Detroit Lakes; Hazel Coleman Eastman, Monticello. Dr. John Stensvaag is the adviser to the Religious Activities Council this year. The Health Office (In' firmary) now is located in the former quarters of the Book Shoppe. The latter has a fine large location at 2120 Riverside Avenue. Miss Isadora Anderson, Assistant to the Registrar, has been in the Deaconess Hospital for the past month, recuperating from an operation which she underwent on September 27. Miss Ethel Ingebredtsen, Secretary to the President, has returned to work, after an absence following the death of her mother this Fall. Miss Anna Pederson, English instructor, is on a Semester's leave of absence, studying at the U. of M. LaVille Henjum, Hoffman, was the Homecoming Queen. The seminarians defeated the college boys in a game of six'man football by three touchdowns. Grace Carlsen, Minot, is editing the ECHO, Carl Woyke of Waseca is student publicity director and getting good results. ‘ INVESTING PROFITABLY . . . The truth that giving to the work of the Christian Church is an INVESTMENT has been dawning on me rather slowly. In the light of this truth I am no longer as prone to look at the giving of time or money as so much “char- ity,” but as the wisest and safest investment pos- sible anywhere. I tend to forget the “My-fair- share” or “My-quota” theory of giving in favor of the Scriptural “As God has prospered” plan. I cannot feel sorry for those who invest much in heavenly treasures, but must rather admire them and by the grace of God try to imitate them. Through, the Augsburg Foundation Fellow- ship I firmly believe we have an unusual oppor- tunity for making regular investments in values that shall abide forever. Think of the soul's saved for time and eternity through those whom God has blessed and is blessing at Augsburg! November 2, 1943. Pastor Ffitjof Monseth. "Round About the Foundation" Knut Hoversten, '30, Science teacher at Medicine Lake, Mont, signed up for the A. F. F He‘s the "same old Knut," as full of fun—and ideas. as ever. "In teaching science," he says, “I teach honesty too. I show them that a person can't be a real scientist unless he is honest. Calculation, measurements, etc., have to be exact." That is good teaching, isn‘t it? After fine fellowship in one farm home the father handed me a grain check, endorsed to Augsburg, the amount, $116.58. He said. “My wife and I talked over the matter of giving this Fall, and how God had blessed us, and we've made up our minds what to do for each cause." Here was real stewardship, and l commended them for it. But one of the best things about it, and I couldn‘t help mentioning it. was that the young people in that home saw and heard what was happening. The parents gave them an example that they will perhaps never forget. To my mind this is one phase of the Christian life that we as Christian parents have not exemplified too well for our children. All honor to those who have done so, and who do. Present membership of the A. F. F. is 350, with yearly pledges of about $4,300. Goal for 194344 is 1,000 members. Will you be one of the thousand? Several anchor points for the Foundation have been established in the Westby District of the L. F. C. during October. Sixty‘four new members have been added in the parishes there. This district has been blessed with a tremendous harvest and beautiful weather in which to gather it. The youngest member of the A. F. F. so far is Helen E. A. Anderson, aged 2, of Minneapolis. We are not sure as to who is the oldest. . . . Two former students of Augsburg in the Westby District, new teaching, are $5 per month members. N. C. A. "I Don't Like to Pledge" Frequently people will give the above response, in answer to the invitation to join the Foundation Fel- lowship. In most cases they have a good reason. They are not like some politicians and ubigwigs" in international diplomacy. They do not want to prom' ise something which they cannot later fulfill. And is it not true that certain workers, especially the farmer, does not know just how much he will have in any given year? We are to give as we are blessed, but God has not guaranteed a regular income to anyone. Two considerations help to clear up the problem. _ First, the A. F. F. membership card does not use the word "pledge." It states . . . “I purpose to pay." This is in line with Biblical Stewardship. If God does not supply we cannot offer. Secondly, member ship rates are as low as 25 cents per month ($3 per year). Very few of us come to the point where we can truthfully say that we do not have that much to give to Augsburg. And perhaps most people too in Show less
VOLUME V NUMBER 3 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1869. THE NOVEMBER 1943 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN Thanksgiving By nature we are not thankful. Gratitude is not a virtue with which we are born. It is not a gift but a growth.... Show moreVOLUME V NUMBER 3 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1869. THE NOVEMBER 1943 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN Thanksgiving By nature we are not thankful. Gratitude is not a virtue with which we are born. It is not a gift but a growth. It is not an inheritance but a product. Be, ing tempted to take things for granted, taking God's gifts as matters of course, we are in danger of losing one of the virtues that tends to sweeten the lives of ourselves and others. We are much like the boy whose teacher suggested things for which they should be grateful on Thanksgiving Day, such as home, friends, health, Sunday School, to which the boy replied, “Oh, those don't count. They are just common things that everyone has." Common things of life are often taken for granted and enjoyed without recognizing that to some less fortunate such things are almost unknown. To give thanks ennobles and blesses our own soul. Gratitude opens the mind and heart for still richer and greater gifts. Ingratitude closes the heart and makes it impossible for God to bestow rich gifts upon us. “The hungry he hath filled with good things. and the rich 5 he hath sent empty away" (Luke 1:53). g” ’ Only as we gratefully receive and enjoy . the blessings given can the Lord con- tinue to shower upon us His good things in the future. Notes of Progress Thumb-nail Report from the President’s Office The Centennial Ingathering of the Lutheran Free Church, celebrating one hundred years of church work among NorwegianvAmerican Lutherans, has now been almost completed. As a result, the indebt‘ edness of Augsburg, which was between $75,000 and $80,000 a year ago, has been practically wiped out. Augsburg is deeply grateful to all the thousands who helped make this possible. The forward movement in the A. F. F.. announced in the last Bulletin, has gotten off to a good start. Rev. Anderson is to be heartily congratulated. He reports a strong, fine response among the congrega' I ’1‘. if ah 0;: ;:~ 6 hunks Gratitude tends to bless others. Sincere grateful' ness expressed on our part will have its reflex in the hearts and lives of those about us. Furthermore, it will inspire us to serve others with gladness. It is the grateful heart that happily serves. A thankful appreciation of spiritual and temporal blessings which we ourselves enjoy will awaken in us a sincere desire to share these with others. It is good to give thanks to God, for thereby our souls are drawn closer to Him who is the giver of every good and perfect gift. We know how true the same thing is temporally. Being grater ful for a gift received will cause our hearts to be attached to the giver. And unless the Lord succeeds by His gifts to attach our hearts more firmly to Him, He has failed in his purpose of giving. He alone is worthy of our heart‘s affection and devotion. His manifold gifts to us are intended to woo us to love and serve Him with gladness. Surely “It is a good thing to give thanks unto Jehovah, and to A. W. K. (In “Bible Banner.") 9 tions to the needs and opportunities of Christian education at Augsburg. AF. F.=Augsburg Founr dation Fellowship =Augsburg Faces Forward, The total enrolment to date this year is 208, 189 in the College (81 men and 108 women) and 19 in the Seminary—a sharp decrease, but not as great as at times we feared. The proportion of men students is still fairly good. partly due to the fact that we have a rather large number taking pre'seminary work. The students have more money now. Employment. both summer and winter, is much easier to get, and wages are often two or three times what they were a few years ago. But the parallel rising costs greatly complicate the general problems of running a school and balancing budgets. Show less
The letters that come from our men and women in the Service are a continuing source of inspiration and encouragement. It almost seems that it has taken the clouds and darkness of war to bring out in sharp con' trast the rich values embodied in the Christian Col; lege. I T Dreams are being dreamed... Show moreThe letters that come from our men and women in the Service are a continuing source of inspiration and encouragement. It almost seems that it has taken the clouds and darkness of war to bring out in sharp con' trast the rich values embodied in the Christian Col; lege. I T Dreams are being dreamed these days of a new and much-needed building at Augsburg. The matter was discussed at a special meeting of the Corporation held on October 19. Alumni at the Homecoming banquet considered and approved the project. A joint com' mittee has been set up to give careful study to ways and means. lt will report to the Board of Trustees at the January meeting of the Board. Further ant nouncements will be made as steps progress. + To use the phrase of Wendell Willkie. there is an immense “reservoir of good will" evidenced in many ways toward the work of Augsburg—and not least in this time of darkness and difficulty. Augsburg has thousands of friends who earnestly desire that she shall move forward steadily in spite of every obstacle, to ever more effective and vital Christian service. We believe that they shall not be disappointed. Aussies Here and There Helen Holslin (‘25—‘28), is an employee of the State Highway Dept. in St. Paul. Sterling Knudson (‘25-‘28) is in insurance business in Minot, N. D. Gerald Thorson, ‘43, is in the service at Camp Gruber, Okla. John Kaale (32335) is a motorman for the Mpls. St. Rwy. Co. Clarice Blake. ‘34, is now Mrs. Reno Danielson—lives at Hendricks, Minn. Harold Farness (28930) works for Kaiser‘s Ship— yards in Portland. Ore. Erling Flockoi ('26328) is a printer at Ferndale. Wash. Vivian Gustafson (‘34; ‘35) is a librarian in an army camp at Fresno, Calif. Marjorie Hartig (“’35) is a physician and surgeon in St. Paul. Borghild Haven ('36-‘37) teaches at McVille, N. D. Mariann Helleckson (39340) is studying Med. Tech. at the U. of M. Lucille Falk (‘39—'40) (Mrs. R. D. Miller) gained a 8.5. degree with distinction at the U. of M. in June. She is in defense work now. Russel Lind ('40-’41) is with the U. S. Veteran‘s Adm. in Lyons. N. J. Camille Jacobr son (‘41—'42) teaches in a Covenant Bible Inst. in Norquqay. Sask.. Canada. Alice Jensen ('41-'42) is a legal secretary in Fresno, Calif. Bruce Johnson (‘35, ‘36) is Supt. of Schools at Luverne, N. Dak. Ruben Gjerde, ‘39. has a similar position at Hamilton, N. D. Prof. E. Liehmohn (35329) teaches music-at Wart— burg College (A. L. C.), Waverly. Iowa. Lenore Lunde ('41942) teaches at Rochert. Marlynn Moe (‘41v'42) is with the F. B. I. in Wash, D. C. Madel Nostbakken ('32934), missionaryteacher in French West Africa, will be back on furlough as soon as con; ditions permit. Kenneth Stenberg (‘39-‘41) is in the Merchant Marines. James, “Jimmy” Pederson, ‘34, Auggie football star, is a Lt. at Yorktown. Va. Jane Sommerville Casperson, ‘42. married recently, teaches at Danube. Minn.. this year. Her husband. Harold. ‘42. is in the Merchant Marines. Another recent marriage was that of Dorothy Morgan. '38. to Lester Mikelson. graduate of St. Olaf College. and an instructor there. Edna Kastner, ‘42, is teaching at \Vanamingo. Ralph Norum, ‘29. is manager of the Firestone Store and Service at Worthington. Minn. Supt. Oswald Dahlager, ~28, of Osakis. Minn.. com' pleted his work for the Master‘s degree at the U. of M. this summer. Lt. Delbert Rhodes. ‘41. completed his overseas service this summer and is now stationed in California. He was married recently to Arline Nelr son of Nokomis Heights Church (L. F. C.), Mpls. Names of about 400 Auggies in the service are in our files. If you know of any whose proper address we do not have. kindly notify us. The task of keeping these things straight is Herculean. Your help is needed, too. + Capt. Arthur Molvik, '40. is now reported to be a prisoner of the Japanese. He had been missing for many months. Lt. Arthur Amundsen, ‘32, is mar; ried and instructs in air navigation at Olathe, Kansas. Kenneth Sydness (29933) has been a radio announcer for WDAY at Fargo for several years. Muriel Quanr beck, ‘42. is now Mrs. Chas. Turritin of Kasota. Minn.. where she taught last year. Oletta Wald. '31, is attending the Luth. Bible Inst. in Mpls. this year. Louis 0. Flom (39940), champion typist. was in the president‘s retinue at the Quebec conference. He is a Petty Officer in the Navy, 2nd class. Arthur Grimstad, ‘29. is the new high school principal at Waseca. Bandman and singer Kenneth Lower, ’28, has moved to the St. James school. J. Orval Engen, ‘33. teaches at Edina, suburb of Mpls. Still interested in photography he stands ready to help the Augs- burgian staff if needed. Paul Frykman, ‘38, was recently installed as pastor pf the Alpine Luth. congregation (Aug.), in Rock, ord, Ill. A. F. F. Members, 201 -250 (Addresses without state designation are in Minnesota. hose with no address are from Minnesota.) Dr. and Mrs. John Stensvaag; Joel S. Torstenson; Vernon Blikstad, Army; Marvin Sulzdorf. St. Paul; Emil Martinson, Navy; Obert Landsverk. Fosston; Erling M. Tungseth. Thief River Falls; Mamie Opsal. Alamo, N. D.; Norman Hermstad, Navy: Helene Thorstenson. Selby. S. D.; Lawrence Rasmus' sen. McHenry. N. D.; Irmalee Skolness, Litchville, N. D.; Ernest Kasin, Wallace, 5. D.; Elin Johnson. Aitkin; Grace Carlsen, Minot, N. 1).; Jennings Thompson, Binford. N. D.; Pauline Overvold, Velva. N. D.: Bob Lee. Marines; Kenneth Rachis. Army; Leroy Gallop. Barronctt. Wis.; Roy Roth, Navy: Keith Hoffman, Navy; Karl Stendal: Ludvig Tande. Navy; Clair Strommen, Lamberton; Arnold Skaar: Luther Groseth; Wayne Peterson; Eva Nelson. Mora; Mrs. L. . Luukkonen. Duluth; Vera Thorson, Neenah. Wis.; Lester Hoven. Service; Benjamin Gjenvick; Arlene Dunham. New- folden; Doris Ann Peterson, Canton, S. D.; Vivian Larson, Climax; Mildred Anderson. Newfolden; Carl Carlsen. Minot, N D.; Stanford Nelson. Service; Alton Halvorson, Franklin; Gerald Thorson, Service; Gloria Burntvzdt. Climax; Evelyn Amundson. Grasston; Doris Larson; Arnold Hagen. Navy; Kenneth Sorkness. Burbank. Calif.; Hazel Coleman, Monti; cello; Howard and Gertrude Franzen: Hildur Anderson. Show less
This Came From England . . . "The pamphlets and note I got reminded me I havent written for some time. "About the A. F. F, I do belong, but I‘d like to lvoust the weekly colitribution $1 (plus whatever it is now). . . . The old school \Vlll need support more than ever in times like these I lvmow.... Show moreThis Came From England . . . "The pamphlets and note I got reminded me I havent written for some time. "About the A. F. F, I do belong, but I‘d like to lvoust the weekly colitribution $1 (plus whatever it is now). . . . The old school \Vlll need support more than ever in times like these I lvmow.‘~ A member of the class of ‘33. One of Augsburg‘s oldest lIVIng graduates, J Skordalsvold ol the class of 1881 died August I at the age of S‘). He was the father of Miss Jennie Skordalsvold, teacher of moslc at Augsburg. Mr. Skordalsvuld was born near Trondheim, Nor' way. He came to this country as a boy. Besides his education at Augsburg he also attended the U. of M., being graduated from the law school in 1888. The following two years he studied at the U. of Berlin. Germany. He was a man of many interests. He was assistant teacher at Augsburg 18784“, 8183, 84,85. He fol! lowed the profession of teaching for 2‘2 years. He was interested in journalism; he became a newspaper reporter, correspondent, author, translator and edir tor. He wrote poems in both Norwegian and in Eng lish. For a number of years he served as proofreader at a publishing house. First and last he was interested in temperance work. For a generation he was the life and soul of the South Minneapolis Abstinence Society. Another Auggie in the Service is dead. Lt. James Johnson, ‘40, died recently as a result of illness— pneumonia and spinal meningitis. He had been mar- ried, too, last spring, to another Auggie, Louise Olson, of St. Paul. Lt. Johnson will be remembered for his cheery smile and pleasant personality. The sympathy of the entire Augsburg “family” goes out to those who mourn his death. THE BULLETIN of Walleye and S ' MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Agesaune cc Pcltmuter: If undeliverable for any ' mason notin under stating reason: on form 3547, postage for which is manned. Prof. Lillehei Honored Prof. L. Lillehei A recognition service and dinner honoring Profes' sor L. Lillehei was sponsored by the Augsburg faculty and held at Trinity Church, August 5. Dr. T. O. Burntvedt preached at the worship ser' vice. At the dinner many toasts were given. A gift of money and a bound volume of testimonials was presented by Dr. K. Ermisch on behalf of many friends. The Augsburg Board of Trustees also pre' sented a gift through its president, Pastor J. Houkom. Professor Lillehei has served at Augsburg for twentyvfour years as professor of Church History and of Systematic Theology and as instructor in Greek. In addition to this he has gathered and pre' served much historical material relating to Norwegian church history in America for the archives at Augs' burg. At the end of the last school year Professor Lillehei presented his resignation, effective when he should reach the age of seventy. However, he will continue to do part time work at Augsburg, teaching Greek. Section 562 PIER. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Mnneapolis, Minn. PERMIT NO. 2947 LLEGE Akcmvu Show less
Expansion Plan for the A.F.F. Norman C. Anderson Expansion plans for the Augsburg Foundation Fell lowship for the coming year call for emphasis on three important phases, according to the announcc' merit of President J. Houkom in a recent issue of the "Messenger." The first is the enlistment of a... Show moreExpansion Plan for the A.F.F. Norman C. Anderson Expansion plans for the Augsburg Foundation Fell lowship for the coming year call for emphasis on three important phases, according to the announcc' merit of President J. Houkom in a recent issue of the "Messenger." The first is the enlistment of a large group of friends in a definite program of financial support. The second aim is a " 'living endowment.‘ Augsburg's present Endowment Fund is tied up in properties which for the present are not yielding any regular income. To achieve additional accreditation we must be able to show that our school has a workable plan of endowment in active operation. What greater re ,sources, therefore, can an institution show than the organized love, loyalty, and financial backing of its alumni and friends, such as we hope to achieve under the A. F. F.? That such a plan is both workable for the benefit of the institution as well as acceptable to the accrediting agencies is being demonstrated in the experience of several. significant universities and col' leges throughout our land at the present time." The third phase is the . . . "spiritual endowment. Augsburg needs and desires also the consistent fer' vent prayers of its many Christian supporters in order that its program 'might go forward." Norman C. Anderson, ‘30, who has been Director of Student Personnel at Augsburg during the past four years, will devote his time during the next year to an active plan of expansion of the A. F. F., begin‘ ning September first. Membership and contributions of the Augsburg Foundation Fellowship continues to increase. In May the number was about 200. By August it had reached 267. The average contributions of the A. F. F. donors in the year ending June 1 was $15.75. A considerable number of student memberships at $3, lowers the average somewhaL The new goal for membership is set at 1,000. They Write from Camp: Overseas And from Camps in U. S. A. ‘. . . l received the swell Bulletin you mailed inc. lt‘s really great to hear from Augsburg, and belicvc me I have been thinking and talking .i lot about the school since I left in the spring of .4H , . (Erecting; to all Auggies, .iiid when the Jul‘ is done the score \yill show that Augsburg has done more than iii. share ” Marcus Hagen. (Home: Starbuck, Minn.) . . It made me happy to hear that the Augs won the championship. . . . The incident l‘ll reinenilirr longest (in the Service) is the fact that we've hit combat and have seen the whites of their eyes. Pretty rugged stuff. “Enclosed please find a money order for. .............. ._ for membership in the A. F. F. The work that Augs' burg has dune and is doing merits the support of all of us." Clayton Thompson. ‘42. (Home: Rushmose, Minn.) . . It is my hope and prayer that the will of God may be done, and that we all may return in the near future, We realize that there is a great duty that lies ahead of us, and our battles are far from being won. But by the grace of God we shall be able to carry through. I also pray for Augsburg. that it shall not cease, but that the work there may go on. “Greetings to the friends at Augsburg, students and faculty." Lester G. Johnson, '39. (Home: Lonsdale. Minn.) Here are some post'card items in reply to the ques' tion on "interesting experiences": P. F. C. Kenneth C. Jacobson (3840): “Meeting a cousin I had never seen before in the Fiji islands. . . . Watching the natives prepare their Christmas feasts." (Home: Sebeka, Minn.) Midshipman Robert Tharp (4041): "An Simonth trip on :1 Liberty Ship, and getting back alive.” (Home: Minneapolis.) Lt. Vernel E. Johnson, ‘41: “Flying over the Pacific Ocean." (He is a pilot in a heavy bombardment group. Home: Stanchfield, Minn.) Ens. Norris Mattison (3942): “Getting my wings, crossing the ocean, bombing the enemy, but the best will be coming home again," (Home: Lamberton, Minn.) Captain Horace 0. Johnson. ‘30, Chaplain: “To see the daily repetition of the Bible words. ‘Some be lieve and some doubt.‘ " (Formerly L. F. C. pastor at Aniwa. Wis.) Midshipman Gerald L. Johnson (40-42): "Seeing ships bombed to bits and dodging aircraft.“ (Son of Pastor Harold Johnson, Minneapolis.) Sgt. Chester Brooks, ‘42: “Jumping from a dark cried plane at 400 feet into total darkness and land- ing softly in a long leaf pine tree." (Home: Minne' apolis.) Show less
VOLUME V NUMBER 2 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1869. SEPTEMBER 1943 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN Augsburg in '42-'43 Thc trans1tion from June to September, 1943, \Vlll mark many changes in the appearance of things on the... Show moreVOLUME V NUMBER 2 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1869. SEPTEMBER 1943 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN Augsburg in '42-'43 Thc trans1tion from June to September, 1943, \Vlll mark many changes in the appearance of things on the Augsburg campus. A very large number of last year‘s men students have been inducted into the armed forces in the course of the summer. Both for this reason and because of a smaller incoming Fresh' man class the enrollment will no doubt be consider ably reduced. The faculty too will be smaller. Sev- eral of the teachers have recently entered the Service, most recently Mr. Myrvik and Mr. Kildahl. Several others have temporarily entered other forms of es' sential employment. But Augsburg will nevertheless be carrying on, in the same spirit as formerly and with the same aim, now adjusted to meet the specific needs of this crisis hour. + For the coming year there is only one new full'time teacher. Mr. Erling Urdahl, formerly Principal of the Cannon Falls, Minnesota, High School, will be Acting Professor of Biology. Mr. Urdahl was gradu' ated from Concordia College in 1930 and his graduate work was done at the University of Minnesota. Miss Alma Jensen, a graduate of St. Olaf and the Univer’ sity of Minnesota, who did substitute teaching at Augsburg two years ago, will teach Sociology. Mr. Erling Tungseth will be in charge of the physical education program, with Miss Oster teaching the theory courses and directing the women‘s program. In view of the greatly reduced number of students. the athletic schedule will be developed in the light of the men available. Like most of fihe other small col' leges we are making no advance announcements as to just what we shall be able to do. As is well'known by this time, Memorial Hall with all its facilities has been placed at the disposal of the Army for the duration and is now occupied by 270 uniformed students enrolled at the University of Minnesota. The dining room has been turned into a studyvhall, and “the midnight oil" is consumed by these hard'working young army men every night. During the day they study, attend classes, eat, and drill at the University. Their presence at Augsburg will add a touch of the military to the campus the coming year, and be a continual reminder that Augsr burg too is doing its part in the war—efiort, not only by giving hundreds of its sons and daughters but also through the use of its facilities. The regular program of the school will continue as heretofore, however. Augsburg Grads Get High Pests Three Augsburg graduates have been appointh to important pUSIIlUHS recently. Miss Margaret Hulburt, ‘35, has accepted the position as Clinical Instructor in Surgery and Medicine, Yale University School of Nursing at New Haven. Both Minnesota and North Dakota have Augsburg graduates as directors in their educational system as a result of recent appointments. William Jacobsen, ‘26, is the new Director of Sec' ondary (high school) Education for North Dakota. Mr. Jacobscn did his graduate work at the University of North Dakota. Elmer Weltzin, ‘28, has been chosen for a similar position in the Minnesota Department of Education. His work also includes supervision of the elementary schools. Mr. Weltzin did his graduate work at the University of Minnesota and the University of Iowa. He last served as Superintendent of Schools at War— ren, Minnesota. With only such modifications as the special needs of the time call for. + A new kitchen and dining hall have been set up at Sivertsen Hall able to accommodate about 150 stu' dents. Thus at this time of special crisis Dr. Sivert' sen‘s wonderful gift to Augsburg of a few years ago Will serve in a double capacity to meet the needs of the school. Old Main has been renovated once more this sum' mer, to serve the men students who had to vacate Memorial Hall. All of us are looking forward to the time when this gaunt old landmark at 2lst Ave. and 7th St. will yield its place to a new edifice suited to Augsburg‘s present and future needs. But for the time being the old “veteran of many wars" is being again called into special service and with its rercalked windows and newly painted halls will no doubt serve well yet once more. The new school year—Augsburg's seventy'fifth— opens on September 22. Homecoming days are Octor ber 284”. Plans are already under way for the Dia' mond Jubilee celebration at Homecoming. 1944.) Whether one or the other occasion brings them to Augsburg in body, all Augsburg's sons and daughters are invited to follow Alma Mater also through this another adventurous year. We are confident that the blessing of the Lord will be upon us as it has ever been in days gone by. . B. C. Show less
With Aussies in Many Places Clarice Nundahl, ~40. has accepted the position of Children‘s Librarian at the Longfellow Branch Ll‘ brary. Minneapolis. . . . Phillip Morgan. ‘32. has again taken up Boy Scout work. He is Field Executive in the San Fernando Valley (Calif). Urcell C. Johnson, '31, has... Show moreWith Aussies in Many Places Clarice Nundahl, ~40. has accepted the position of Children‘s Librarian at the Longfellow Branch Ll‘ brary. Minneapolis. . . . Phillip Morgan. ‘32. has again taken up Boy Scout work. He is Field Executive in the San Fernando Valley (Calif). Urcell C. Johnson, '31, has left his position with the Minnesota School of Business to become Superr intendent of Schools at Sacred Heart. Minn. . .. Stella H. Pederson. ‘30. is an instructor at an Army Air Force training school at Madison, Wis. . . . Cathe' rine Lovaas Stulken. ‘41. and Sanford Shalccn. '43. are employed at Honeywell Co.. in Minneapolis. Jerome Pormo. Alumni president, ‘37, is a methods engineer at the same place. Pastor Freeman Sveom, ‘33, is now taking his train- ing for the Navy Chaplaincy. . . . Juel Erickson, '41. received his "wings" in May. . . . Some Auggie sent us a copy of the "Carribean Sentinel." a service pa' per from the Gulf region. We would like to know who sent it. The Rev. Peder Konsterlie. former missionary to China. has accepted a call to Menominee. Mich. Pas' tor Julius Hermunslic. '31. has resigned his pastorate (Olivet) in Minneapolis. and accepted a call to Seattle (Ballard), Washington. Pastor Walter Pederson, ‘33, of Enumclaw, Wash‘ ington, has accepted a call to Thief River Falls. Minn. Pastor Homer Johnson, '26, will go to Wanamingo. Minn., and Pastor Sigurd Berg, '30. to Oconto, Wis. Pastor C. J. Nestvold. ‘07, is moving to Ferndale, Wash, and Pastor E. L. Tungseth. ‘22, to Seattle (Bethany). Miss Marie Kjelaas. ‘24. has accepted a teaching position at the Lindstrom'Center City, Minn. schools. Miss Kielaas has been teaching Norse at Augsburg for a number of years. The two L. F. C. pastors who have served longest in- Minneapolis congregations both submitted to opera- tions this summer. Both are convalescing satisfactori- ly. They are Dr. 0. H. Sletten of St. Olaf: and Dr. C. Morgan of St. Luke‘s. Chaplain Alfred Hansen. ‘33, was brought from Greenland to this country by plane to recover from an injury. He is at a Massachusetts hospital. . Rev. Clayton Moen. who was graduated from the Seminary Department in May, will teach at Oak Grove Academy. Fargo. this fall and serve a congrer gation nearby. Dr. G. Nordberg. '02, who has been teaching at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, has been appointed Dean at the institution. Two Seminary students, Orville Kleppe and Robert Krueger, have been doing survey work on the West Coast for the Board of Home Missions of the L. F. C. .They have also served in several congregations out there. .. Warren Quanbeck, ‘37. has been appointed auPellow in New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary for the coming year. He will teach New Testament Greek. Kristofer Hagen, ‘29. received his Mr D. degree from the U. of Minnesota in June. President Bernhard Christensen delivered a lectute on "Academic Freedom and the Scn‘ntilic Approach to Theology" at .i conference of Lutheran Theological Faculties at Augustana Theological Seminary, Rock Island. “1.. in June. Prof. M. Helland was the other delegate from Augsburg. Paul Cjesdahl, '27, Will teach science at Minncbaha Academy. Minneapolis, Minn. . . . Arne Uynild. .20. has accepted .1 position in the Public Schools at Spring Valley, Minn. . . . Miss Bei‘nell Borstad, '40, this summer became the bride of Pastor Karsten Baalson (N.L.C.A.) of Milton. N. Dllk. Two other members of the class of ‘40 were married; Miss Wanda Sevcrson became the bride of Carl Eilei‘tson, of Hawarden. Sask. Canada. Opening date for “Freshman Week" at Augsburg this year is September 21. Upper class registration will be held on September 25 and 27. Classes begin the next day. with the traditional opening chapel ser' vice at 9:45. + The Augsburg Gospel Quartet will give two weeks of time just before the opening date of Augsburg, in singing and speaking the Gospel message in Twin City Churches. Members of the Quartet are Merton and Clair Strommen, Bernhard and Gerhard Bret' heim. + About 50 Twin City Auggies gathered at Glen' wood Park, Tuesday evening. August 10. The group enjoyed a picnic supper and a program of recreation. A. F. F. Members, 151-200 (All names without locality designation are from Minneapolis) Mr. Arnold Ostlund. Mr. Stanley F. Nordeen, Miss Helen Johnson. Miss Clodaugh Neiderheiser. Prof. P. A. Sveeggcn: Rev. Peder Konsterlie, Fargo, N. 1).; Mr. Randolph Paul' son, Mr. Clarence A. Lund. Army. Rev. H. Sageng, Miss Ardyna Larson, Miss Marie Larson. Miss Lydia Mitlyng. Miss Mollie Paulson. Mrs. Adolph Paulson. Sister Anna Mar rie Peske, Rev. M. G. C. Vaagcnes. Minneapolis: Russell Quanbeck. Army: Mrs. E. L. Erickson. B. Randolph Quan' beck, Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Quanbeck, Eunice M. Erickson, Verna Erickson; Ole O. Sageng, Dalton; Mr. and Mrs. Alr {red 0. Olson. Hayward, Wis.: Rev. and Mrs. J. Mortensen. Miss Gerda Mortensen, Rev. and Mrs. Bernhard A. Helland, Melvin A. Helland, Richard Jacobson: Rev. Luther Strom- men, Ellensburg. Wash; Rev. 0. S. Paulson, La Crosse, Wis.: Miss Lorraine Lee, St. James. Minn.: Miss Mabel Hjelmet land. Landa. N. Dak; Rev. I". B. Monscth and family. Zahl, N. Dak.; Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Olson. Willmar, Minn.; Rev. L. H. Luthard, Fortuna, N. Dalt.; Mrs. Karsten Baalson (nee Bernell Borstad), Milton, N. Dak.; Miss Hazel Soiseth, Alamo, N. Dak; Miss Mabel Nelson. Alamo. N. Dak.; Miss Marie Bundy. Lake Forest. 11].; Miss Laura Bundy, Lake Forest. 111.; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Framstad. Osceola, Wis; _Miss Irene Hagen; Mr. Roland W. Nordine, Hallock, Minn; Dr. T. O. Burntvedt; Rev. and Mrs. Sverre Torgerson, Morr ril, Minn; Lowell Formo, Army; Mentor Larson. Army; Miss Ruth Weltzin, and Mrs. Anna J. Helland. Show less
With Auggies in Many Places Oscar TllUl\'IL[, ‘1‘). is .l travelling salt \lililll ltlllt' senting Rand McNally E? (Io. oi (Iliieago HIS lIUIIiL' is in Minneapolis. . . . lngvald Rossing, ‘4”, is irarlr ing in Westby, Montana. . . , Walter Evans, ‘2‘), is in the Navy. . . . Mabel Foss, ‘2‘).... Show moreWith Auggies in Many Places Oscar TllUl\'IL[, ‘1‘). is .l travelling salt \lililll ltlllt' senting Rand McNally E? (Io. oi (Iliieago HIS lIUIIiL' is in Minneapolis. . . . lngvald Rossing, ‘4”, is irarlr ing in Westby, Montana. . . , Walter Evans, ‘2‘), is in the Navy. . . . Mabel Foss, ‘2‘). teaches at Salem, Ore. . . . Mildred Joel. ‘4”, is principal of a high school .it Hudson, Ontario, Can. . . . Harry Baelius. '31, works in an airplane factory in Omaha. Neb. . . . Daisy Mae Hanson. ‘36. has Joined the \VAACS. and Else Biiirnstad. ‘38. the Marines. james Pederson. '34. is married and in the Navy Clifford Sather, '31. is in the army, at Kcllog Field in Michigan. First reported as missing in action, and then ru— mored a Japanese prisoner, Lt, Arthur Molvik, '40, is still “missing,” There seems to be no foundation for the rumor of his being a prisoner. Chaplain Olaf Helland, '31, is in Alaska. The “Lutheran Messenger" recently carried an article by him in which he told of the earnestness of the men in their religious life. Earl Lanes. ‘41, was promoted from the rank of Ensign to Lti Junior Grade on March 1. He says he has "covered many thousands of miles of blue water" . and has found out that “the Atlantic isn‘t romair tie and the Paci'ic isn‘t terrifici" + Hallvard T. Askeland, Augsburg College graduate in 1883, died last week at the age of 83. He was first librarian at the Franklin branch of the public library. Later he was bonding clerk for the railroad and warehouse commission and commisioner of the northwest division of League of Norsemen. For many years he was secretary of the district lodge, Sons of Norway, and was active in Norwegian musical circles, being director of the Norwegian male chorus for many years He was born in Stavanger, Norway. He was a wearer of the medal of the Order of Knight of St. Olaf, conferred by King Haakon of Norway for his interest in Norwegian literature and arts. The BULLETIN of WW and SW MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Postmaster: If undeliverable for any reason notify lender lilting muons on form 3547, postage for which is guaranteed. Second "Foundation Day" Augsbui‘g‘s second “Foundation Day" \\'|ll lie Cele l‘l'dh'd Sunday. May I}. The morning servxce \\'lll be llL'ld at St Olaf Lutheran Church. Emerson and 19th Avenues North. Dr. O. H. Sletten \Vlll preach lii lhe afternoon at 4:01! a service Will be held in the Augsburg Chapel. At this time ii brief business meet ing is held also. A cafeteria supper Wlll he served in the Dining Hall at 5:30. All who attend will he guests of the College and Seminary. The Baccalaureate ser' Vice will follow at Trinity Church, All friends of Augsburg are limited to attend the Foundation Day FestiVities and .i special inVitaiinii is extended to .ill alumni and former students. + Augsburg friends are working hard this month to reach successfully ingathering goals for the Ccntcir nial and the Augsburg current expense fund. In the latter $30,031 had been gathered of a $40,» 000 goal. In the Centennial drive for institutions of the Lutheran Free Church the $120,000 mark will soon be reached. The goal here is $140,000 + Col. Leif Sverdrup, ‘18, won the Silver Star for gallantry in action in New Guinea. He is with the Army Engineers of MacArthur‘s forces. + The Annual Conference of the Lutheran Free Church will be held in Minneapolis. Minn. June lst to 6th, 1943, upon invitation of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Revi Melvin J. Olson, pastor, and Augsburg College and Seminary, The Sessions will be held in Trinity Church, 20th Ave, So. and 9th Street. + Again during the coming summer rooms will be available in Sivertsen Hall at Augsburg for women who are loaoking for a place of residence in Minne' apolis. Living accommodations at Sivertsen Hall are very good, and the rates are reasonable. Anyone in« terested may write for further information to Miss Gerda Mortensen, Dean of Women, Augsburg Col! lege. Minneapolis. Minn. Section 562 P.L.&R. AUGSBURG COLLEGE ARCHIVES Show less
J >,_1._ wk i v I: 4.. )_ . r A l \\ “at work" AUGSURG CAMPUS NEWS Augsburg‘s baseball team was getting the better of the University of Minnesota baseball team May 4 when rain stopped proceedings in the seventh inning, The score was (i to I) at the time, but the Auggies had out'hit and out... Show moreJ >,_1._ wk i v I: 4.. )_ . r A l \\ “at work" AUGSURG CAMPUS NEWS Augsburg‘s baseball team was getting the better of the University of Minnesota baseball team May 4 when rain stopped proceedings in the seventh inning, The score was (i to I) at the time, but the Auggies had out'hit and out'lielded the U. of M. boys (llair Strommen allowed them only one hit. The game will be replayed later. In ten other games this season the Auggies have been Victorious in all, scoring 13” runs while havnig a comparatively easy time with the opposition. St. Olaf was defeated 10'3; Carleton fell before the Auggies 13'} Part of a Home Economics Class + Dr. 0. Myking Mehus, an Augsburg graduate and president of Winona (Minn) State Teachers“ Col' lege, will he the speaker for the College graduation exercises May 28. Pastor Martin J. Olson, Blanchard' Ville, Wisconsin, will speak at the Baccalaureate service, held in Trinity Church, May 21, The Semi- nary has its graduation exercises May 23. Dr. Melvin Helland of the Seminary faculty will give the address. a. President Bernhard Christensen will give the grad' uation address at Bethany College of Lindsborg. Kair sas. May 17. + Over 100 students have cancelled out of school since last September. the large majority because of entrance to the armed forces or activities directly related to the war. Several students are working full time in war plants besides carrying their college work, The Choir left on an abbreviated tour, May 5, \‘/illmar, Fergus Falls, and Morris, Minn, and Grand Forks and Fargo, N. 0., being the places visited. The Rev. Wilton Bergstrand, Executive Secretary of the Luther League of the Augustana Synod. was the speaker at the JuniorSenior Banquet, April 16. + Coach Carl Swanson entered the Naval service in April to work in the Physical Education branch of that department of our armed forces. Tlit t'uh \‘lioun on {lila' page. taken l)‘il‘rH tlit‘ HL'H‘ liooklt't use have prepared [or student solicitation, .x'liou‘ tlu' trentl in the makeup of the Augxlwin'}; student body. It la tllafltlt‘ll)’ ton-uni the feminine and [(‘Ill be more and more so as the nut Continues; To Attract more tt‘UHlCH ailt' dents for next year tlit' folder enipliimzes tlie possibilities for girls at Augsburg. Every alumnus and friend 15 urged to "talk Augshurg” to some young person and to send its his mime and as HILIHV olllt’t‘x tix posxilale. ' An Augsburg tactilty man may be .\ member of thc Minneapolis school board if he is successful in the approachingV city primaries. Dr. Lawrence M jont's’, Professor of Chemistry. is the candidate He has been active in public life as a member of the Minneapolis Toastinastei": Club. of which lie is now president. He is a graduate ol the University of Minnesota, Miss Vivian Larson. first Auggic warllmc waitress. shows Paul Sonnack. head waiter. jUst how it's done. + Leland Sateren was granted the Master of Arts de' gree at the recent graduation exercises of the U. of Minn. Music was his major field. He now has a full time position as program director with Radio Station W.L,B., but continues to lead the band and do some other work at Augsburg. +. Power of pictures: an Auggie Senior wanted his sister to decide to enter Augsburg. He was able to have the Augsburg film shown in his church. (not Lutheran Free Church either) during Easter. That “decided her" and at least one other as well. They'll be at Augsburg next fall. Show less