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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1946, Page 05
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: With Aussies Everywhere AN AUGGIE LEAVES FOR CHINA San Francisco, March 9, 1946 Dear Auggies: Tomorrow I set forth to my task as a bearer of the Gospel of Christ to China. I am called to serve the Augustana Sy- nod and will be working in and about Chengchow, Honan. Best wishes to my fellow grads....
Show moreWith Aussies Everywhere AN AUGGIE LEAVES FOR CHINA San Francisco, March 9, 1946 Dear Auggies: Tomorrow I set forth to my task as a bearer of the Gospel of Christ to China. I am called to serve the Augustana Sy- nod and will be working in and about Chengchow, Honan. Best wishes to my fellow grads. Let's set Christ before the world! Sincerely. Axons HANSON, '39 Clayton Gierde, ’35, has completed most of his academic work for the doc- tor's degree in education at the Univer— sity of Minnesota. At present he is act- ing as the Supervisor of Guidance in the University of Chicago's High School. Splendid comments on the performances of the Wartburg College Choir, now on Prof. Edwin Leimohn ('25-’28) completes this year his eighth season as director of the organ- ization. He received his doctorate in sa- tour, continue to come in. Bolstad to Mission Field When the Missionary Singers were or- ganized two years ago they began to pray that if possible one of their members might missionary, Through their two years of rehearsals and public concerts they have kept this aim in mind. become a Now they will soon see the fulﬁllment of their desires. Mrs. Raymond Bolstad whose husband was graduated in 1934 will, if all goes well, go with her husband and children to Eastern Africa this sum- mer. Mr. Bolstad is a printer by trade and has long felt the call to mission service. However, he did not feel qualiﬁed to en— ter the usual But recently the Lutheran Augustana Sy- nod began looking for a printer for their African Mission. They extended a call avenues of mission work. to Bolstad who has had a ﬁne background of experience with the Minnesota Test— ing Bureau. Health matters ﬁrst seemed to be a possible barrier to his going, but now all seems to be cleared up. The en- tire Bolstad family will leave some time this summer for their new work. And the Missionary Singers will have one more reason for being certain that God answers prayer. Of this year's organization seven mem— bers are students at Augsburg: Gudren and Gertrude Vik, Delpha Randklev, La Verne Opland. Hildegard Mortensen, Mary Schindler. and Helen Hcgge. Other Aug- gie members are: Mildred Oudal, Mrs. Norman Anderson, Oletta W’ald, Carol Formo, Lorraine Weltzin, Alice Swenson. and Katharine Sverdrup. Besides these, other members are Ethel Steinhaus, Bea- trice Nygaard, Mary Bauman, Eleanor Dalen, Lorraine Iverson, and Mrs. Bol- stad. cred music last year at Union Theological Seminary of New York. His dissertation was on "The Lutheran Chorale as a Con— gregational Hymn." Prof. Leimohn form— erly was in charge of music at Oak Grove Seminary (Academy) in Fargo. Vernon Bli/eslaa’, '43, is using his pub~ licity experience to good advantage for Lutheran \Vorld Action and its current $10,000,000 drive. Blikstad supervises the visual presentation of the L.W.A. appeal in a half dozen Mid-west states. sound ﬁlms and about 1000 ﬁlms strips are used in the publicity angle of the work. Several Scll'in Sampson (4042) now attend— ing the U. of M. and veteran of the last war, has ﬁled for a state senate oﬂice from the 23rd District. He has the support of the incumbent, who is running for another place. Sampson’s home is in Hector. His father. (Selmer 15—17) and two brothers also attended Augsburg. Abner Strommi'n, ‘38, of Renville has accepted a teaching and coaching position at St. james, Auggie Kennel/i "er" Lower, ’28, is also on the faculty. Clair Strommen, ’46, will teach and coach at Springﬁeld, a neighboring city. where Capt. Roy Gordon, '40, has returned to civilian life and is a westerner. The formv er outstanding Auggie athlete from Lake Mills, Iowa, is in the hardware business in San Clemente, Calif. Rev. Harold Minted, ’39, has taken a new call (NLCA) in Moscow, Idaho. (LFCL '34. has returned from the service. He is at present with his family at Hampden, N. D. Waldemar Olson (34—35), son of Rev. 0. C. Olson, '15, of Silverton, Oregon, has a new building for his radio and elec- Chaplain Hanmr Benson trical work at Everett, Washington. . . Flor/mi. 26—28. has established a commercial print shop in Belling- . O. A. Oudal's well known book store on Marquette Ave. in Minneapolis continues to operate with a nephew and Justin Oudal, ’38, son of the now deceased Auggie. carrying on the work. Pastor Elnar (Olson) Gimdale, '53, of Newman Grove, Neb., has accepted a call to the Carpio, N. D., LPC parish. Orrin C. Olson (40—41) ﬁnished a course in embalming at the U. of M. after his year at Augsburg. He is in business Erling ham, \V'ashington. .
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1946, Page 06
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: now at Rush City. Besides the mortuary he has a furniture business. Chaplain Clarence Larson, '38, now dis- charged has been installed as pastor of the Portland, Oregon, Lutheran Free Church. Mrs. Larson is remembered by many Aug- gies as Mildred Qualheim (36-37) of Ra- cine, Wis. Lt. Com. Gerald...
Show morenow at Rush City. Besides the mortuary he has a furniture business. Chaplain Clarence Larson, '38, now dis- charged has been installed as pastor of the Portland, Oregon, Lutheran Free Church. Mrs. Larson is remembered by many Aug- gies as Mildred Qualheim (36-37) of Ra- cine, Wis. Lt. Com. Gerald St'eeggen (30-32) has returned to civilian status. He is with the U. S. Security and Exchange Commis- sion in Cleveland. Law is his profession. Malt/in Rossing, ’30, his wife and chil- dren, returned recently from the Mada- gascar (LFC) Mission. At present they are at the home of Rossing’s parents in Bergen, N. D. Harold Haugland, '39, entered Luther Seminary of St. Paul after his discharge— Paul Sanford Michelson, ’40, has a posi- tion with the U. S. Employment service in Fargo. Henry Stauh, '43, continues his medi— cal work started under Uncle Sam in Chicago with about a year left to ﬁnish. Emil Fossan, '29, though discharged, is still with the War Dept. in Washington, D. C. He is employed as a translator. Thomas Valvi/t, ‘42, is teaching science in Augustana ACademy of Canton, South Dakota, after lengthy and extensive jour- neyings with the U. S. Army. Theodore Crofoot (28-29) who came from Hen- dricks originally has a busy barber-shop at 46 Street and Bloomington Avenue. Oden Storien (24-25) is a chiropractor at Roseau. Henry Chapman, '40, now in civilian clothes again, is chairman of a $10,000 drive for a "South Side War Memorial" in Minneapolis. Donald Carlson (42-43) is a member of supporting committee from the American Legion. Edgar Ellison (31- CHOIR RECEIVES GIFI'S As a result of receiving several gifts during the past months the choir has been stimulated to think of the possibility of establishing scholarships for the purpose of encouraging talented students in mu- sic to matriculate at Augsburg. The Choir and its director expresses appreciation for a $50 gift from Ruth Flut'og, '44, teaching at Westby, Montana. Likewise they are grateful for a $30 gift in memory of the father of two former Augsburg choir members, Florence Bor— stad Hiepler, '42 of Pasco, Wash., and Bernell Borstad Baalson, ’40, of Milton, N. D. The entire Borstad family, whose home was near Tioga united in sending the gift. GRAD PHONES FROM NORWAY The Rev. 8. Anker Goli, ’28, must have heard of mounting Augsburg en- rolments and room shortages in Minne- apolis. Anyway he was so concerned about getting his son established here for next fall that he called President Chris- tensen by trans-Atlantic telephone re- cently to get assurance that there would be a room for young Goli and his friend Christian Rien. Both boys plan to be here in September. Goli, Sr., is president of a Bible School in Bergen. 32) has a similar role as a member of the South Side Business Men’s Association. Gerald Iohnson (40-42), son of Rev. H. A. Johnson, will ﬁnish his work at the U. of M. this fall. Majoring in political science "Jerry" has an eye set on work in foreign parts—business or political. Earl Engan, ’37, is back at his Fergus Falls teaching position after 4 years in the Army. He was Captain in an Amphibious Tractor Battalion. Helen Tokle, ’42, is a student at Luth- eran Bible Institute of Minneapolis. She taught for a time at Pukwana, South Dakota. Frithiof Olderr, '44, is serving his year of interneship with the Trinity Lutheran Church (NLCA) of Madison, Wis. Carl 0. Birkeland (AA 20-22) has a lake resort at Spiccr. Leonard Froyen, ’30, of Braham who has had outstanding success with his bas- ket ball team has also for the past three years operated a restaurant besides taking care of his teaching and coaching duties. Olaf Iohnson, '39, of Lindstrom, teach- er of industrial arts and athletic coach, brought his basketball team to a district championship this year. He also had a championship six-man football team last fall. Two Auggie graduates, pastors in the NLCA, will be moving to new churches soon: Ingolf Kronstad, '39, of Wana- mingo will go to Sioux City, Iowa, and Einar Torgerson, ’35, of Kent, Washing- ton will come East to locate at Twin Valley. It was anything but "Peace on earth, Good will to men," for Norman Paulsen (39-41) on Christmas eve of 1944. The recently returned captain in the Air Technical Service Command was billeted in Manchester, England at that particular time when a Jerry buzz bomb came down, shattering both doors and windows of the barracks! MARRIED Walter Evans, ’29, and Mary L. Keep- ers, 4420 Morgan Ave. N., Mpls. Dr. Ralph Morlensen, ’15, and Esther E. Tappert, Shanghai, China. Dorothy Anderson, ’42, and Donald Ashley, 45 N. 8th St., San Jose, Calif. Charlotte Anderson (39—41) and Cot- don Rasmussen, McIntosh, Minn. Leland Anderson, ’41, and Lorraine Brodeur, 31o Montcalm St., Fairview, Mass. Dorothy Sampson (34-33) and Ernest A. Swanson, 6202 36th Ave N. W., Se- attle 7, Wash. Orris E. Larson, '28, and Dorothy Elken Groth, Mayville, N. D. Fred Anderson (38-40) and Mac Peter— son, 3040 zxst Ave. 50., Mpls. Carold Peterson, '49, and Wilma Emer- son, Mpls. Orren C. Olson, '40-41, and Aileen M. Hjerke, Rush City, Minn. ENGAGEMENT S ANNOUNGD K. Berner Dahlen, ’31, and Addell Halvorson, ’43. Lt. Henry Bertness (41-43) and Helen Hegge, '48. Clair Strommen, '46, and Gladys Box- rud, ’46. Ieroy Carlson, '48, and Lorraine Bris- lance. Elsie Erling (39-41) and Alvin Van Volkanburg, Jr. NECROLOGY Thore Mikelson of Minneapolis died March 30. He attended Augsburg in the nineties. He was a veteran employee of Anchor Laundry and a member of Elm- wood Congregation (LFC). Rev. E. A. Aandahl, '04, former mis- sionary to China for the Lutheran Breth- ren, died in the fall of 1944. Rev. Christopher K. Ytrehus, ‘88, vet- eran Lutheran Free Church pastor died recently. Among the survivors are two sons who attended Augsburg, Martin (1919—21) and Oscar, graduate of 1912. Three daughters, another son. and a sister also survive. Rev. E. A. Hage, '96, died in March 1946. His home was in Areherwill, Sash, Canada. He was a former LFC pastor. Elmer Hendrickson, '31, is teaching in the City College of Los Angeles after receiving his service discharge. ' . as”... L '«l '1 l l l i 1'
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1946, Page 07
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LOOK TO NEXT SEASON With only one of his basketball reg— ulars—Clair Strommen—graduating this year. Coach Robert Carlson can look forward to the next season with well- warranted optimism. He looks backward with satisfaction too on the best Augsburg basketball sea- son since...
Show moreBASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LOOK TO NEXT SEASON With only one of his basketball reg— ulars—Clair Strommen—graduating this year. Coach Robert Carlson can look forward to the next season with well- warranted optimism. He looks backward with satisfaction too on the best Augsburg basketball sea- son since 1927. A record of 19 victories and two losses was compiled. Unbeaten in the practice tilts the Auggies won 11 of 12 Conference games to become co- champions of 1945, together with St. Thomas whose record was identical. All of the regulars: Strommen, Ahlbom, Carl— son, Sween, and Lindgren were placed on various all-state selections, some on one, some on several of the mythical teams. The Auggies were also chosen to rep— resent the Conference in a national tourn- ament at Kansas City in March. They ﬂashed to a lop-sided 64-36 victory in the ﬁrst game, but were edged out in the second when a star guard, Jeroy Carlson sprained his ankle in the ﬁrst ﬁve minutes of play. Had this not occurred the boys would probably have gone much further in the tourney. In post~season celebrations the coach and squad were honored at an "A" Club dinner at Coﬂman Memorial Union, and by the students and faculty at a Chapel Convocation. Gold basketballs, emblematic of the championship, were presented to the following: Clair Strommen, honory captain for 194;; Duane Lindgren; jeroy Carlson; Harold Ahlbom; Donald Sween; Ernest Perry; Richard Chamberlain; Roald No- kleberg; Arne Henjum; George Sverdrup; George Rusnacko; Robert Miller; Roland Gustafson; Coach Carlson; Arnold Hal- srud, trainer; and Phil Boxrud, manager. BASEBALL SCHEDULE (Twin City Games Only) April 20 . St. Mary's April 26 i . V .St. Olaf May 4 , . . , ,Carleton May 7 . . . .U. of Minn. May 9 . . V _ . . . St. John's May 14 (there) St. Thomas May r8 , . V . . , . . . . ...St. Olaf May 24 (Nicolle: Park) St. Thomas May 25 i . . . . . , . . .Gustavus Stanford Nelson, ’43, now assisting in the physical education department at Augsburg has accepted a coaching job at Zumbrota for 1946-47. They Ought to Be Happy cum STOMMEN, , om. noon NELSON Capt. Edor Nelson's return to coach the Auggie baseball team re-establishes a player coach relationship between Clair Strommen and "Big Red," ﬁrst begun in Lamberton. Now they look forward to another winning season together with the return of ﬁve or six players from the 1943 championship team. Five Aussies Are "All-Staten" There was no doubt among Minnesota College conference coaches about which schools had the top players in the circuit when only three of the institutions were rep- resented on an all star squad of eight selected in a poll of the mentors conducted by the Sunday Tribune. St. Thomas and Augsburg. the two top teams in the loop, each placed three men with Gustavus getting two spots. The team follows: FIRST TEAM P05. SECOND TEAM Junior Skoglund, Gustavus Forward Paul Connolly, St. Thomas Dick Furey. St. Thomas Forward Duane Lindgren, Augsburg Harold Ahlbom, Augsburg Forward Jack Rudy, St. Olaf Clair Strommen, Augsburg Center Francis Miller, St. john's Conway Thompson. Gustavus Center Elwood Bobm, Concordia Chuck Kaye, St. Thomas Guard Ken Maurer, St. Thomas JeRoy Carlson, Augsburg Guard Dick Kirby, Macalester Pete Krammer. St. Thomas Guard Don Sween, Augsburg Honorable mention: Hesse, Macalester; Swenson, Rudy, Schumacher, all of St. Olaf; Grinaker. Concordia; Miller, St. Mary's; O'Brien, St. John's—Mixxmwous TRIBUNE.
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1946, Page 08
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: SEA'I'I'LE RALLY Washington Auggies and Auggie friends rallied for their "best ever” fellowship gathering in the Mayﬂower Hotel, Se- .lttle, March 8. ' Not even a $2 per plate price tag could dampen the spirits of the 66 enthusiastic ones who came from all points of the compass. Einar Eikrem of...
Show moreSEA'I'I'LE RALLY Washington Auggies and Auggie friends rallied for their "best ever” fellowship gathering in the Mayﬂower Hotel, Se- .lttle, March 8. ' Not even a $2 per plate price tag could dampen the spirits of the 66 enthusiastic ones who came from all points of the compass. Einar Eikrem of Spokane was the distance champion, but there were others from Ferndale, Bellingham, Pouls- bo, and many other places. Various age groups were well repre- sented, too. There were veterans like Pastors J. Mattson, and P. Steen—and "not-yet Auggies" from the Gilbert Berg and Einer Botten families of Seattle. These three young folks are hopeful of attending next year. Helene Thorstenson, Helen Mohn, and Sigvald Hjelmeland did yeoman service in arrangements, etc., but there were other helpers, too. Considering all phases it was one of the ﬁnest gatherings of this type held anywhere. Synnove Stenberg led in invocation. Brother "Ken" had charge of group sing— ing. Einar Botten responded to the stimu- lus of the announcement that Augsburg had a new championship basketball team by leading in a current Auggie_yell of pronounced Norse character. (Botten was cheer-leader in another championship year, 1927.) The under-signed brought greet- ings from the home-base and showed the new Augsburg ﬁlms. Chester Blake as toastmaster kept things moving along throughout at a happy, sometimes hilarious tempo. The Constitution of this “Augsburg As- sociation" provides for membership too on the part of interested folks who may not have attended Augsburg. The pres- ence of a number of such people at the meeting added to the enthusiasm. All in all the success of the Puget Sound Asso- ciation should be a stimulus to other Aug- gie groups in various areas. —N. C. ANDERSON COMING EVENTS Easter Vacation—April 18-23 Begins Thursday, 3:50 p. m. Ends Tues- day, 8:00 a. m. Augsburg Choir Concert—April 16 Friday, 8:00 p. in. Lake Nokomis Luth- eran. Augsburg Choir Concert—May I Wednesday, 8:15 p. m. Gustavus Adol- phus Church in St. Paul. Choral Club Trip—May 7—12 Baccalaureate—May 19 Trinity, 8:00 p. m. Seminary Commencement and Reception —May 23. Thursday, Chapel Choir leaves on tour—May~ 2;; Saturday... Alumni Dinner and College Commence- ment—May 30. Dinner, 6:00 p. m., Commencement, 8:00 p. m. AFF ANNUAL MEETING Members of the Augsburg Foundation Fellowship and other friends will be able to kill two birds with one stone when the yearly meeting is held on May 19. On that day they can attend the AFF meeting at 4 p. m. in the Chapel, then I have lunch in the Dining Hall at 5:30 ' and attend the Baccalaureate Service at Trinity at 8 p. m. At the AFF meeting Pastor C. J. Carl- son of St. Olaf Church will give the ‘ address. The Augsburg Choral Club un- der the direction of Norman Myrvik will sing. A brief business session to elect two members to the general committee will _' i: be held at the close of the meeting. ' I V Sketches of the new Library Science _ i‘ Hall will be on display for the after- lunch period, likewise the enlarged cam- pus plan. Consider this announcement a person- al invitation to come. We welcome you . .' cordially. . . AFF members and others who are interested in the work of Augs- .1 _: burg. —OLAF Rooms, Ex. Sec. Pastor Chester Heikkenen, '40, has been - called to a position on the faculty of the i; p.- Lutheran ‘anla‘m'seaatz' and is expected to begin work there in '_'.‘- the fall. Pastor A. S. Berg, ’22, also is a member of the LEI staﬁ. THE BULLETIN of WW‘ and SW MINNEAPOLIS 4, MINNESOTA AUGSBURG CCLLECE ARCHIVES Postmaster: If undeliverable for any reason notify sender stating reason: on form 3547, postage for which ‘1 mad. Section 562 PIER. U. S. POSTAGE . PAID - Minneapolis, Minn. PERMIT NO. 2947 ‘
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1955
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection

Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1955, Page 01
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Vol. XVII No. 3 THE Published by Augsbu rg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution f0 u n d c d '“9‘ BULLETIN APRIL 1955

Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1955, Page 02
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: aln Open acettee 60 ftoépectiue Women Students: Augsburg Is A Growing College. A new library nearing completion and a new resi' dence for women under way are outward evidences that Augsburg College is rapidly expanding its facilities and is alert to its opportunities to prepare students for their...
Show morealn Open acettee 60 ftoépectiue Women Students: Augsburg Is A Growing College. A new library nearing completion and a new resi' dence for women under way are outward evidences that Augsburg College is rapidly expanding its facilities and is alert to its opportunities to prepare students for their life work. For years, careful preparation and guidance in col’ lege have helped prepare Augsburg men and women of high purpose to render distinguished service in many areas of life. To prepare well educated youth for dy’ namic Christian living and service in a great variety of vocational fields continues to be Augsburg‘s major goal. Education at Augsburg is more than acquiring knowlv edge and vocational training. An essential of all true education, especially in this atomic age, is that it be rooted ﬁrmly in moral and ethical values. Knowledge is important, but how one thinks, feels and acts because of it is more important. This is where the Christian colr lege can point the way to effective living in and after college. What do high school seniors look for in college? "I‘m looking forward to specializing in some ﬁelds, digging in, not just dabbling here and there"; "I want some general education; I just want to know more things"; “I‘m looking forward to making new friends, and, at Augsburg, Christian friends"; “Of course, girls look forward to dorm life“; “I want to understand my self and others better“; “We seniors eagerly anticipate sharing in the social life on the campus, in the many student activities, and the whole academic atmosphere of college life." Some parents as well as girls ask the question, “Is higher education for women a waste of time and money?” Let us consider some aspects of this problem. 0 The courses of the liberal arts college, in addition to their general educational values, seem especially ap propriate for young women looking forward to earning a livelihood, and later to wifehood and motherhood. Broad interests, 21 well’stocked mind, and skill in human relationships in home and industry are exceedingly im' portant for the Christian woman of tomorrow. 0 The mest signiﬁcant characteristic of potential leadr ership as rated by leaders in industry is “ability to work with people — understanding human relationships — a pleasing personality." Through democratic student gov, ernment and group living in dormitories, learning and practising the techniques of leadership in a variety of student activities, and in the interpersonal relationships of a compact campus, rich opportunity is given students to develop this ability and to live creatively. One of Augsburg‘s principles is to make friends with students by giving them understanding. 0 Lynn White in “Educating Our Daughters“ be' lieves strongly that young women should be trained to become effective homemakers. Skills and techniques learned in college carry over into personal life and trans’ fer almost 100% into married life. 92% of women 45 years of age are, or have been, married according to the 1950 census. Augsburg has forged ahead in the ﬁeld of education for family life and has an outstanding dev partment. o The trend toward combining homemaking and emv ployment is increasing. Professional skills women have may enable them to make rich contributions to school, church, and community enterprises. o A college education is almost a form of insurance against adversity. Should it be imperative for the woman to re'enter the world of work, she could more quickly qualify with a college education. 0 A major goal in life is happiness. A trained person has a better chance of being happy in life than an untrained one. There are psychological and character implications of being trained that emerge, such as cone tentment and a sense of personal worth that are highly signiﬁcant to the individual. 0 For the Christian, the stewardship of talents and abilities should be considered. “Where can my life and my abilities be most effectively used?“ Augsburg College can help you discover the answer for your life. Gerda Mortensen Dean of Women, and Coordinator of Student Activities . . . . . ' AUGSBURG BULLETIN—Published bi-monthly and one additional isuse in April by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary a Minneapolis. Minnesota. Entered as second-class mutter March 21. 1941, at the poatolﬁce at Minneapolis. Minnesota. * r '~- '~-.~.~~«--r—-<—¢-~'
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1955, Page 03
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Unique Educational Opportunities for Women at Augsburg College A student arriving for the ﬁrst time at Augsburg ﬁnds many people to bid her welcome and to help her adjust to college life. The Dean of Women, big sisters, resi- dence counselors. faculty advisers, and others, stand ready to give...
Show moreUnique Educational Opportunities for Women at Augsburg College A student arriving for the ﬁrst time at Augsburg ﬁnds many people to bid her welcome and to help her adjust to college life. The Dean of Women, big sisters, resi- dence counselors. faculty advisers, and others, stand ready to give whatever help may be needed. to ward of threatened attacks of homesickness, and to make her ﬁrst weeks away from home a memorable experience. All of this is a part of Augsburg’s educational pro' gram which includes much more than the hours spent in class rooms, laboratories. and libraries. It takes in all phases of living together. Therefore, every girl is en couraged to participate in the social life of the school and to take part in some of its extra-curricular activities. This not only adds to the pleasure of school life but develops poise and other qualities which facilitate a happy, successful adjustment to community living when college days are past. Since Augsburg is a four year. fully accredited, liberal arts college, its academic standards are high. It has ex' cellently equipped laboratories, practice rooms and home‘ economics department. Its new library has an excellent collection of books, periodicals and audiovisual materials, as well as comfortable reading rooms. Pine equipment and buildings, important as they are, remain secondary in importance to the faculty. These devoted men and women regard teaching not as a mere job but as a calling. Their aim is to help each individual to develop her capacities to the fullest; to help her to become a wellrbalanced, truly educated person. Each student is assisted to make a wise selection of basic subjects such as religion, philosophy, English, for, eign language, history, psychology, social and natural sciences, mathematics, music, and physical education. Later she selects her ﬁeld of specialization. She may then decide to become a nurse, medical technician, secretary, social worker, teacher, home economist, parish worker, or missionary, to name but a partial list. But education at Augsburg includes more than social, physiczl, and mental development. There is also worship daily in chapel and on Sunday in the church of one‘s choice. At Augsburg, religion is still more than chapel service or courses in religion; it is the heart of the entire program. Augsburg is God'centercd. Its ﬁrm belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man determines the attitude of students and faculty toward each other, stresses worthy use of talents, brings into proper focus facts learned in class room and laboratory, and encourages the search for truth. Augsburg does not say, as some do, “The truth shall make you free." It realizes that these words must be left in their proper context, for Jesus said, “If ye abide in my word, ye are truly my disciples, and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.“ (John 8:31,32.) This religious emphasis does not mean that the Augs- burg student is encouraged to live in an ivory tower. The location of the college in a large city means that there are many religious, educational, and cultural ad, vantages available—churches, symphony orchestra, art museums, and the University of Minnesota, for example. Also the city offers many opportunities to be of service to the community through work with social agencies, Sunday schools, choirs, youth groups, as well as through part'time employment. Thus the Augsburg student enjoys great educational opportunities both on the campus and beyond its limits. She learns the joy of playing, working, studying, and worshiping with others. She learns that everything she has, every talent she possesses, is the gift of God to be used for His glory and for the good of others. She learns to view facts in their proper perspective. She is saved from selfvcenteredness and intellectual arrogance by her realization of the limitations of human knowledge. As Paul expressed it " . . . whatever a man may know, he still has a lot to learn, but if he loves God, he is opening his whole life to the Spirit of God.“ (I Cor. 8:2,3.)" As the years go by, the former Augsburg student becomes ever more and more grateful for the unique, educational opportunities she enjoyed at Augsburg. Marion W. Lindemann 'Tronslollon of Bible by Phillips, Letters in Young Churches. hegeuhub LeLtebii ARCHIVES
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1955, Page 04
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: The ground-breaking ceremony for the new Residence for Women was Wednesday. April 13, 1955. at 2:30 o‘clock. The estimated cost of the building is 3375.00000. This does not include furnishings. The George W. Madsen Construction Co. will do the building. Harris Brothers will do the heating and...
Show moreThe ground-breaking ceremony for the new Residence for Women was Wednesday. April 13, 1955. at 2:30 o‘clock. The estimated cost of the building is 3375.00000. This does not include furnishings. The George W. Madsen Construction Co. will do the building. Harris Brothers will do the heating and plumb- ing. and Kvalsten Electric will do the wiring. This new wing will house 100 students plus the 50 in Sirertsen Hall. There will be a large common living room. the recreation room will be remodeled and enlarged. and there will he a room for off-campus women. Plans include a reception desk with a buzzer system for calling the stu- dents. Laundryettes and kitchenettes will be strategically located for the convenience of the women. A strong co-rec program of varied activities has deep roots at Augsburg. Betty Johnson, Minneapolis, is bowling while Patricia Olson, Blanchardville, Wisconsin, is keeping score. COVER PICTURE: Maxine Dahlin, Colrato, Minnesota, is one of a large num- ber of Augsburg graduates to enter the teaching ﬁeld. The new science library includes a modern up—to—dote education laboratory. a} Christine Munson, Atwoter, Minnesota, explores some of the rich opportunities for study and experimentation in the excellent laboratories in Science Hall. She is president of the Associated Women Students on the campus. Aﬁiliated with Augsburg in the Nurses’ Education program are both the Deaconess Hospital and the Swedish Hospital Schools of Nursing. Kathleen Barrevik, Duluth, Minnesota, former Augsburg student, chats with a graduate nurse.
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1955, Page 05
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Juggie Jctiuitieé Funﬂionol experience: in shopping and laborulories make "I. (cums in Home Econormcs of gun! pvadicol help Gloria EluOrand, Rush City, Minneso'u, is comparing pvicu for a course, Meal Planning A: numb-n of lha Minneapoli: Symphony Orcl'uu'ra Fovum on Ohe Augsburg College campus,...
Show moreJuggie Jctiuitieé Funﬂionol experience: in shopping and laborulories make "I. (cums in Home Econormcs of gun! pvadicol help Gloria EluOrand, Rush City, Minneso'u, is comparing pvicu for a course, Meal Planning A: numb-n of lha Minneapoli: Symphony Orcl'uu'ra Fovum on Ohe Augsburg College campus, Jonel Honuod, Bogley, Minnowio, and Donald Myrvik, Minneovo, Minnesota, attend "I. Augiburg arias at Northrop Audi'orium on the Univer- ley of Minnow'u campus. Music a: o vocalion or as an ovocohcm oﬁors o worvh» oul- le' lor creolive work of Augsburg Peggy Chvuwnsen Con-cu, Noﬂh DolloVo, is at lhe piano. GEORGE SVERDRUP LIBRARY DEDICATION SERVICE Sunday. June I). l955. 3:00 pm. Thu svn'irv will start at 'l‘rinitv Churle nml \\'ill in- clude- a prm‘t‘ssim) In tho Augsburg Cumpm uler llw lilirury is In lw (lmlil'ull'd. This is u fin» llll(lili0l\ to llu‘ pliy~ivul plant at Augsburg uml alumni and lrivmls are cordially invilml In ullcml and sew tlu‘ nvw Iilmlrv.
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1955, Page 06
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: AROUND THE FELLOWSHIP O CIRCLE AUGGIE Augsburg women render service in a great variety of vocational areas. A sam' pling follows: Library Augsburg College Library, Mrs. Peder Fylling (Clarice Nundahl '40), assistant librarian. Public Library, Hinsdale, Helland ‘28, librarian. Minneapolis Star...
Show moreAROUND THE FELLOWSHIP O CIRCLE AUGGIE Augsburg women render service in a great variety of vocational areas. A sam' pling follows: Library Augsburg College Library, Mrs. Peder Fylling (Clarice Nundahl '40), assistant librarian. Public Library, Hinsdale, Helland ‘28, librarian. Minneapolis Star/Tribune, Minneapolis, Mrs. David Rokke (Leona Eng '52), research assistant. North Park College, Chicago, Alice A. Jacobsen '5 2, librarian. Ill., Irene Social Work Rehabilitation center, St. Paul, Mrs. Warren Peterson (Jean C. Anderson '52), social worker. Veteran's Bureau, Fargo, N. D., Ar- vida Norum '35, social service worker. Volunteers of America, Minneapolis, Ruth Pederson '47, doing mostly child' ren's work. Elliot Park Neighborhood House, Min- neapolis, Phyllis Baker '52, social work. County social worker, Pine City, Minn., Winnifred Nystuen '54. Lutheran Welfare Society of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Doris Hanson '40, Adop' tion Dept. Home Economics Home Extension Agent, University of Minnesota, Ada, Minn., Marion Parbst 39,41. Robbinsdale High School, Harriet Hal- ler ‘52, teacher and graduate student, U. of Minnesota. Demonstration agent for public utilities, Shirlee Blake '_54, Ottawa, Illinois. Ruth Ringstad '53, Placement Bureau. Nancy Adams Dietitian in Minneapolis Public Schools, Ina Wald 23'24. Business World Head of Book Department, Powers, Minneapolis, Mrs. Cliﬂ'ord Carlson (Alice Melbye '30). Labor relations work, Chicago, Mrs. W. C. Sivertsen (Marie Pierce '37). Secretary of makers of Franciscan ware, Glendale, Calif., Joanne Varner '52. Parish work, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Esv ther Olesen '54. Military Service Captain, Women's Marine Chicago, Else M. Bjornstad '38. With Chaplain husband in Japan, Mrs. Olaf Helland (Esther Hovland '37). Reserve, Engineering Engineer, Minneapolis Honeywell, Mrs. Luther Bolstad (Esther Aune '41). Airline Stewardess Evelyn Alfsen 4951, with Northwest Airlines. Nursing Director, School of Nursing, Deaconess Hospital, Minneapolis, Christine Jensen, RN, 2526. Associate director, nursing education, Swedish Hospital, Minneapolis, Gladys C. Lyng RN, '38. Marjorie Rykken 36,37, Denver, Col- orado, instructor in practical nursing. Practical nursing course graduate, Uni— versity of Minn., private duty, Martha Bozony '52. Medical Technicians in Minneapolis Lillian Ysteboe ’51. Mrs. Ellert Stangeland (Margaret L. Serstock '49). At Hutchinson, Minn., LaVon Mode erow 49-52. Creative Writing Augsburg Publishing House, Grace Jewr ell Jensen '33, editorial work and author. Author, "Rivers to the Sea", teen«age novel, and co'editor of uChristmas Ech— oes", Mrs. Merton Strommen (Irene Hug— len '43). Music Public school music, Grand Forks, N. D., Ruth Fluvog '44, teacher. High school music, Hutchinson, Mn' nesota, Janet Nelson '54. Marie Liemohn 26’28, teaching, and piano instruction, Monrovia, California. Medicine Medical school, University of Wiscon' sin, Ada Mae Anderson 5052, student. law Ruth Aune'Markve, Augsburg Acad— emy 29'30, practices law in Minneapolis. X-Ray Technician Mary Martha Vinger 5163. Physical Therapy Rochester, Minn., Beverly Gryth ‘52. Missionaries Youth director, ELC Mission in Mad’ agascar, Evelyn Lovaas '40, is new study ing in Paris, France. Evangelistic missionary work, Madagas' car, Helen Arnseth ‘44. Parish Workers Holy Trinity Church, Minneapolis, Youth worker, Jeanette Nielsen ‘51. Teaching Kindergarten, Corcoran School, Min! neapolis, Muriel Segolson 37-39. Elementary, St. Paul Schools, Marvin Benson (Julia Sletten '42). Junior High School, Wayzata, Minn., Hildegarde Mortensen ‘49, English. Senior High School, Mankato, Minn., Mrs. Willis Anderson (Charlotte Erick! son ’50). Junior College, Suomi, Hancock, Michv igan, Librarian and English, Mrs. Douglas Ollila. (Ruth Pousi ‘54). Mrs. Personnel Secretary, assistant in Personnel at Augsburg, Bertha Lillehei '34. Erma Chinander '47, Dean of Women; North Park College, Chicago, Illinois. Physical Education Brainerd Schools, ldelle Names '50. Recreation work, with Wilder Founda- tion, St. Paul, Minn., Barbara Tjornhom '54. Brainerd, Minn., Homemakers in Professional Settings President of the Women‘s Missionary Federation, Mrs. Fred Helgeson (Solveig C. Morgan '26). Mrs. Luthard Gjerde (Sophia Iverson '26), wife of Director of Lutheran Wel' fare Society of Minnesota. Mrs. A. 1. Johnson (Adeline Rasmus- sen ‘31) wife of Speaker of the House, State Legislature, Minnesota.
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1955, Page 07
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: ANNE PEDEISON There is an Anne Pederson fan club. They never meet. and they never cheer. but they love a dedicated teacher of English who opened vistas of literature. and taught them to translate noble ideas and ideals into their own lives. Keenly perceptiVe of beauty. quality. truth, and spirit-...
Show moreANNE PEDEISON There is an Anne Pederson fan club. They never meet. and they never cheer. but they love a dedicated teacher of English who opened vistas of literature. and taught them to translate noble ideas and ideals into their own lives. Keenly perceptiVe of beauty. quality. truth, and spirit- uality. her sensitive soul has been a window through which many a student glimpsed with clarity for the ﬁrst time. She has been considered a hard. demanding teacher, and consequently remembered and cherished. Her summers are usually spent with her sister in New York where she has taken advantage of Columbia’s sum- mer sessions studying literature. writing or philosophy. This summer she will join her sister in Bryn Mawr. near Philadelphia. Miss Pederson was graduated from Augsburg in 1932. and began teaching at her Alma Mater shortly thereafter. She earned a Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota, writing her thesis on Emily Dickinson. This past year she has been president of the Augsburg College Women’s Club. OLETTA WALD According to her own statement. Oletta Wald has two aims in her Work. “First. to enCourage people to become students of the Bible themselves. so as to experience its power in their own lives: secondly. to help them know how to teach God's great truths so that these truths will become a power in the lives of others.” Many hundreds of Lutheran Sunday School teachers from Coast to coast will readily testify to the efﬁcacy of these aims. Oletta Wald teaches parish education and Bible at the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis. Minnesota. She is fre- quently sent to other Bible institutes on either coast for a term of teaching. and she is a coveted speaker or adviser for the numerous institutes on religious education held throughout the country. Miss Wald was graduated from Augsburg in 1031. studied art at Minneapolis School of Art. and received her Master’s degree in religious education from Biblical Seminary in New York in 1951. She is well known {or her adorable silhouettes of chil- dren which are used in several of her own publications. and on much more Sunday School literature. She is a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, and resides at 5641 Stevens Ave. So. The value of a liberal arts program is increased by careful planning. Augsburg provides counseling services to all students planning to enter college in the future. We suggest, however, that inquiries should be made well in ad- vance. Write or call: Director of Admissions, Augsburg College, Minneapolis 4. Minnesota.
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin April 1955, Page 08
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Campué ahe Saying: “Augsburg is building my backbone for my future life. It equips me with a profession, with insight for homemaking. and human understanding and Christ.“ -—Anneliese Laidig “Much of what we take from college is what we have learned from our friends I know few places where I could...
Show moreCampué ahe Saying: “Augsburg is building my backbone for my future life. It equips me with a profession, with insight for homemaking. and human understanding and Christ.“ -—Anneliese Laidig “Much of what we take from college is what we have learned from our friends I know few places where I could have found the kind of friendships I have at Augs' burg." —Maxine Berntsen “ 'A home of my own‘—that‘s what most of us young women eventually want. A college education means an enriched home life because of new understanding about ourselves others and God." —Shelby Gimse "At Augsburg. especially in Home Economics courses‘ I have been made aware of what my responsibility and role in life as a woman really is." ~—Verna Skovholt THE AUGSBURG BULLETIN “There is truth in the popular phrase 'It’s a woman's world‘. Augsburg prepares women for service in many professions, the greatest being mature, Christian woman‘ hood.“ —Beverly Omdahl “Augsburg‘s liberal arts education with its Christian emphasis gives depth and meaning to my specialized vocation of medical technology.“ —Gloria Grant “An Augsburg coed can prepare for her role in life— whether homemaker or career woman—in the modern Home Economics Department. There she will gain an understanding of home and family and their signiﬁcance, plus the enriching and life‘giving ideals which make her education unique.” —Mary Ann Braseth "Augsburg has enabled me to take many steps toward a mature personality and a deeper understanding of Christian ideals in its friendly family atmosphere". —Esther Forness BULLETIN AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 7TH STREET AND 215T AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS 4. MINNESOTA l’ul-li-lir-il lil-lllHIIlllh and on:- additional i~~uv in \pril In Augsburg: (:Ulll'gl‘ anil Tliwulu- glt'al Srminan in \llllllv‘d'mlh. lfnlvrml u~ ~I'iullll- \linm'wta. i'luss mailer \lan-ll ill. l‘HT .H “1" ’rt:~l nlllu‘ All \limivulpnlis. \lIIIIn~~ul.L - w .. -.‘,, I r r’nvvvoublt'a _..‘.u.. .
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin December 1946
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection

Title: Augsburg Bulletin December 1946, Page 01
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: VOLUME VIII - NUMBER 5 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution f o u n d e d r 8 69. THE Editor: Norman C. Anderson DECEMBER 1 946 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN THE RESOURCES OF GOD --- A Christmas Greeting from Augsburg Recently I have been more...
Show moreVOLUME VIII - NUMBER 5 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution f o u n d e d r 8 69. THE Editor: Norman C. Anderson DECEMBER 1 946 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN THE RESOURCES OF GOD --- A Christmas Greeting from Augsburg Recently I have been more and more impressed with the thought that there are great depths of un- tapped resources for each one of us in God. In Him are the sources of life in all its aspects, and of life at its best. Christmas, the holy season which we are just now entering upon, proclaims that when Christ came all the riches of God were placed at man’s dis- posal. At His birth Jesus was called Immanuel, mean- ing "God with us.” In Him, the “Eternal Father strong to save,” came to man’s rescue, to bring to man His best gifts, both for this world and for the world to come. Four years after the dramatic rescue from death in the South Seas of Eddie Rickenbacker and his companions, a reporter asked one of them whether the faith he had then found was holding up. He replied that he had learned that "eternal vigilance” is the price of retaining a vital faith. He ﬁnds it necessary, he said, again and again to go back in quiet. thought to the unforgettable days when God was with them so wonderfully there on the vast southern ocean. The pressure of many duties and the drive of modern life tend to starve out faith from our souls if it is not given frequent and steady nurture. How can we maintain such a spiritual vigilance, we may well ask ourselves. I know of no true an— swer save the old ones: the fellowship of Christian people in the Church, daily prayer and Scripture To Hugsburg iﬂlumni and friends Everywhere i1 Joyous {Christmas and I1 Blessed mew year! --- ﬂour ZExemiine Committee l reading, the Holy Sacrament where we become one with Christ and with Christians of all the ages, a simple inner yielding our hearts to God and His will. These "old paths” are sound and well-tried for the soul as are bread and meat, air and water, warmth and light, for the body. They bring us the very Bread of Life. They are ﬁlled with the calories and vitamins which build both mental and spiritual health. I am grateful for a thousand things that life has brought me, but for nothing as much as this that I have been privileged to come into touch with these elemental truths of the Christian Way. There are hundreds of others at Augsburg, too, who bear wit— ness to this same truth. Because the Christian facts can thus be tested out in the crucible of personal ex- perience, Christmas proclaims a great reality, not merely a beautiful ideal or a pleasant dream. The mes- sages of Christmas directs us to enduring founda— tions for life, foundations that hold no matter what storms may rage. ‘ Let me wish each one of the members of our Augsburg family, and in a special sccnse those who this year are "back home” from afar, a Christmastidc made happier because of a deepening understanding and experience of the full riches which the Christmas Gospel makes available to us all. —BERNHARD CHRISTENSEN.
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin December 1946, Page 02
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: These Times Challenge the Christian College . . . and You Christianity is out of focus when it is on the de- fensive. The Christ who overcame the world set the right pattern for his followers—a pattern of ag- gression and victory over the forces of the devil, the world, and our own ﬂesh. We...
Show moreThese Times Challenge the Christian College . . . and You Christianity is out of focus when it is on the de- fensive. The Christ who overcame the world set the right pattern for his followers—a pattern of ag- gression and victory over the forces of the devil, the world, and our own ﬂesh. We cannot say that Christianity today is aggres- sively militant——except perhaps in scattered instances, here and there. In some places in the world it has sunk to a mere struggle for existence. A chance to survive is the one desideratum. There is very little of challenge to anything or anyone. It is not come so far in America. Opportunity still knocks loudly on the door of the Church in an en- vironment of comparative friendliness.- How long it will last we do not know for there are menacing clouds on the horizon—especially for the Protestant Church. However, in our country, too, the Church of Christ has lost the initiative in many quarters. The oppor- tunities for spreading the Kingdom are not bought up. The time is unredeemed. Only eternity will re- veal the tragedies that have resulted from triﬂing with the opportunities we have had. In this article we dare to raise the question in re- gard to one area of "Kingdom Advance”—the Chris- tian College. Are we buying up the opportunity? Are we redeeming the time?—Perhaps a reappraisal of the challenge presented to us by the unparalleled opportunities of huge enrolments will help us face the question. Because of the huge inﬂux of students the Christian College today faces at least a two-fold challenge—to its purpose, and to its spirit. uHow many can we take?” Every faculty and ad— ministration has had to face that question. The prac- tically universal reply has been in action—the strain— ing of facilities and faculties, almost to the breaking point. There has been considerable sacriﬁce by ad- ministrators and teachers. Long hours at various tasks have been lengthened further still. At Augs- burg many classes have doubled and tripled in size. Dr. M. Helland’s class in Missions has 90 students. There are 40 in First Greek—And so on. Teachers’ loads have increased with very little complaining. Perhaps most of our workers have seen the vision that makes them willing to enter into the task, and gladly. For mounting enrolments are really an answer to prayer. Christians have been praying for more “workers.” And every additional student is an ac- tual or potential bearer of the Kingdom message, one who may become a mighty instrument for propagat- ing the Kingdom. And every one is needed, too. Christ died for the sins of the whole world. And how shall new areas be won for Christ without more workers? Therefore it is clear. These times challenge our pur- pose. We must strain ourselves to the utmost to ac- commodate as many as possible—buying up the op- portunities of the day for carrying out the world-wide aims of the Kingdom. And just as workers at Augs- burg are faced with this challenge, so too is the band of Christian people who stand behind our school. Not only in ﬁnancial support for current needs and adequate buildings——but also in prayer for the spiri- tual needs of students and teachers. Furthermore these times challenge our spirit. We have gotten used to the idea of strikes. They have seemed in some cases the only way by which de- sirable and just ends could be secured. V’e are not so much used to teacher strikes. But they are becom- ing commonplace in the public school systems. May- be in some cases they have been necessary too. For it’s an old custom, too, that of paying lavishly the people that make us laugh, but starving those who make us think. u v W Ultimately, though, we as Christians come to the fundamental question—In what spirit do we serve? What is our chief reward? Is it material or it is fun- damentally spiritual? The world loudly contends for its “share,” irregardless often of its owu pledged word. But the Christian places reward Second. Place or vocation come ﬁrst. “If God wants me there he’ll see me through.” Christ’s follower has learned that the cost of spiritual blessings has sometimes' been material deprivation. This is a hard saying for the worldly man, or the worldly-minded Christian. uYou can’t live on prom- ises,” he says, "or on Bible verses or good will." He does not believe much in "taking in another notch" when the belt loosens around the mid-section. Thank God for the men of God who have dem- onstrated a different spirit amongst us. (Here it is not our purpose to glorify any system of administration or Church ﬁnancing that beggarizes its servants. God Himself will judge also such systems and works in His time, likewise the stingy stewards who sat on their money bags and let their brothers in the work starve while they had enough and to spare.) But we do want to honor the testimony of men like Pro- fessor J. S. Melby and so many of the "old-timers” (Continued on page 8)
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin December 1946, Page 03
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Wings Over India "But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with heal- ing in bi: wings.” Mal. 4:2. We were ﬂying at 7,000 feet altitude in a C-47 adapted to comfortable civilian use by the Indian National Airways. Be- low us through haze and clouds could be seen the...
Show moreWings Over India "But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with heal- ing in bi: wings.” Mal. 4:2. We were ﬂying at 7,000 feet altitude in a C-47 adapted to comfortable civilian use by the Indian National Airways. Be- low us through haze and clouds could be seen the lazv Ganges collecting its muddy waters from the green countryside of Bihar and Bengal. In an hour we were to arrive at the Dum-Dum airport outside of Calcutta and to be met by the vet- eran missionaries who would introduce us to the mysteries of the land and work to which we had been called. Up ahead sat an American movie representative and his wife, intent on bringing to India the most recent and appealing (but not the most uplifting!) movies from Hollywood, des- pite opposition from India movie houses and interests. Across the aisle sat a friend- ly young American businessman, intent on purchasing the best jute and hemp that India could provide. Behind sat two Mus- lims, intent on airing in their best English the political unrest and dissatisfactions of their group in India. Farther back sat a corsage-bedecked bride, eager to meet her husband-to-be, an oﬁcer with the British forces in India. All these knew why they had come to India, what they had to of- fer this strange and beautiful and mis- erable country. In their midst sat we, a Norwegian school teacher, an American housewife and teacher, two children, and an American doctor. What had we to bring? For what purpose were these wings carrying us over and into India? The authors of this article, Dr. and Mrs. Kristofer Hagen and their family ap- pear at the left, Rev. Bernhard Helland and family at the right also ﬂew to India after their daughter had recovered from polio. All four adults are Augsburg grad- uates. We had come a long way. Though we had left Minneapolis only ten days be- fore, had spent three days in New York, over one day in London, almost a whole day in Cairo, so hours in the air had put nearly 11,000 miles behind us. Rac- ing into the sun’s daily onward beat we had moved our watches ahead eleven and a half hours. During the six and a half hours over the north Atlantic between Newfoundland and Ireland we had raced at times 330 miles per hour far above the clouds at 9,000 feet altitude. The north- ern lights shone with a clarity that lifted us temporarily out of this world, put us in closer touch with the Eternal. It was exhilarating, sleep-robbing, a bit danger- ous, very challenging. What were these Must Become Feet" wings to deliver? What message did they bring to India? Ah, yes, there was the answer. The prophet Malachi had foretold it centuries ago. We were to bring the Sun of right-. eousness to India, the Son of God. as so many missionaries before us had valiantly And that Son of God would brine healing in his wings. Heal- labored to do. ing to the sick multitudes of India. There were over a hundred patients at the out- patient clinic in this country hospital today, despite the fact that the hospital has been publicized as closed to bed-pa- tients for over a year! The wings came down in Calcutta. Wings must come down and become feet if they are to heal this great open sore in the world. We were met by the Rev. Kristian Tromberg of Benagaria and the Rev. Victor Bagger of Saldoha who helped to make us feel at home in what must be the dirtiest city in the dirtiest country in the world. And now we are at historic Benagaria, living in a house remodelled out of Benagaria's ﬁrst Christian church. A great task confronts us. A great need looks to us. In ourselves we ﬁnd no an- swer. Pray that in and through our years here the Sun of righteousness may truly rise with healing in His wings! —KR1§TOFER AND BERTHA HAGEN AUGSBURG COLLEGE ARCHIVES
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin December 1946, Page 04
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: With Alumni Everywhere Roger Carlson (40-43) serves an Aug- ustana parish in Bemidji as a seminary in- terne. . . Edith Ensrud (37-40) returned from working in California to her home at Fosston. . . Pastor Clayton Moen is now at La Porte. Rev. Reinhart Pederson, C. T. ’33, is teaching at...
Show moreWith Alumni Everywhere Roger Carlson (40-43) serves an Aug- ustana parish in Bemidji as a seminary in- terne. . . Edith Ensrud (37-40) returned from working in California to her home at Fosston. . . Pastor Clayton Moen is now at La Porte. Rev. Reinhart Pederson, C. T. ’33, is teaching at Goodridge. . . John Parbst (41-42) is employed in his home-town of Thief River Falls, temporarily. Rolf T. Harbo, ’22, Washington, D. C., inspector in charge of the FBI identiﬁca- tion laboratory, spoke to the Mpls. Traf- ﬁc Club recently and at Augsburg. Former Chaplain Hamar Benson, ’34 and ’40, now serves the Kintyre, N. D., parish of the LFC. . . Mathilda Haga (27-28) is now an instructor at the Deaconess Hospital in Mpls. after ﬁnish- ing advanced work at Yale. Rev. L. M. Hailing, C. T. ’96, lives at 1543 W. 56th Street in Los Angeles. . Rev. Dale Striker, ’40, is located at Al- bion, Neb. . . Rev. M. C. Dixen, ’18 and ’21, returned to his old stamping ground in Mpls. when he resumed his former position of American Secretary of the Santal Mission. Nurse Muriel Almquist (41-42) works at the Rice Memorial Hospital in Will- mar. . . Rev. Peder Konsterlie, '11 and ’14, is the new secretary for the Lutheran Board of Missions, LFC, having been elect- ed to replace Prof. A. Helland, C. T. ’93, who retires this year. ' Rev. Lester Dahlen, ’39 and ’42, was called to Bethany L.F.C. congregation in Seattle after Rev. E. L. Tungseth, C. T. ’22, resigned his pastorate. . . Rev. (’33 ‘ and ’37) and Mrs. Freeman Sveom (Anna Kveen, ’36) are teaching at Oak Grove Seminary in Fargo. Rev. Sveom is also dean of boys. Student enrolment exceeds zoo this year. . . Pastor George Knudsen, ’26 and ’29, has moved to Marinette, Wis. . . . Returned Chaplain L. Warren Han- son, ’30 and ’33, is the new pastor at St. Petri in Mpls. Pastor E. P. Dreyer, C. T. ’23, of New Efﬁngton, S. D., was installed in the L.F.C. Church at Spokane recently. Rev. R. H. Hofstad, ’13, of Canada succeeded Pastor Dreycr. Roger Thompson, ’40, formerly of Dawson and the U. 5. Army, is employed at the Mpls. P. O. . . Phil Hager! (38-40) also out of the service is in the insurance business with N. American Life and Cas- ualty Co. of Mpls. . . Another Auggie go— ing into insurance work is “Larry” Berg, ’28. He formerly did Boy Scout work. Benjamin Gienvik, ’43 and ’46, has a scholarship from the Evangelical Lutheran Church and is studying social work at the University of Pittsburg. Rev. I. H. O. Rodvik, C. T. ’15, is serving a U.L.C.A. congregation in Ft. Madison, Iowa. He was appointed to the Board of Social Missions and Evangelism of the Iowa Synod recently. Austin Wold, (34—37) works for the Northwest Mountain Missions, which is "dedicated to the cause of vital evange- lism in the mountains and deserts of Ida- ho.” He and his family live at Donnelly, Idaho. A missionary librarian—that is the sta- tus of Constance Stennes, ’39, now in S. America. She was called into the service of the World Mission Prayer League. Her address: Apartado Nacional 53, Medellin, Columbia, S. A. Rev. L. O. Gierde, '33 and ’36, is the assistant executive director for. the Luth- eran Welfare Society of N. Dak. Head- quarters are at Fargo. . . Rev. Clarence Dyrud, ’41 and ’42, resigned the Gren- ville, S. D., parish of the L.F.C. to accept a call to Silvana, Washington. OH, THESE TIMES! How one man incorporates in his regular activities the functions of church. school, and the judi- ciary is being demonstrated by Pas- tor Kenneth A. Anderson, C. T. ’37, of Fortuna, N. D. Besides serving the LFC parish he "doubles" as principal of the high school, and “triples” as jus- tice of the peace——Oh yes, the former St. Luke’s boy from Min- neapolis still takes care of his home responsibilities—in spare moments. ‘ ‘ ﬁ There's a “triangle” too in the life of Luther Arnold, ’29, and his wife, the former Clarette Jorenby, '29. But it isn’t the "triangle" that so often develops these days. It’s interesting anyway. Mr. Arnold took a position last fall as head of the chemistry department at Wino— na State Teacher’s College. His wife has a contract to teach in St. Paul. So for living quarters they are es- tablished on Portland Avenue in Minneapolis. That makes the points of the triangle—Winona, St. Paul, and Minneapolis. Oh, yes, both of the Arnold's found time to attend the district rally at Mankato. Does that make them "quad (s)rangu- lars"? Five Augsburg Men Die A very well-known Augsburg graduate, Dr. C. M. Roan, ’04, died in September at the age of 68. Besides doing his medi- cal work Dr. Roan was very active in community activities in Minneapolis. He was a surgeon in World War I, a director of Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance Com- pany, the Union City Mission, Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association, and co-founder of the Ebenezer Home for the Aged. He wrote several books on medical subjects. At his death he was a member of Central Lutheran Church. Among the survivors is a son Chester, who attended Augsburg, (24-27). # 1' :1- Rev. Peder Overlid, C. T. ’20, for many years a pastor in Canada died at his home in Elbow, Sask., Canada, on November 10, 1946. Before his ordination he served the Church as a lay—preacher over a period of 20 years. Mrs. A. H. Sevig, wife of . Pastor A. H. Sevig of Morris, is a surviving daughter. ’ i It Willard Steck, prominent Augsburg stu- dent who w0uld have graduated this year, died at Glen Lake Sanitorium early this fall. He was the second of the class of ’47 to die this year, Roger Simenson having passed away in early summer. ﬁ ¥ ‘ Theodore Hansen, ’09, of Grand Forks died suddenly on October 17. He was active in the work of Sharon (LFC) con- gregation, and as a trustee for Oak Grove Seminary of Fargo. At his death he was a junior high school principal in Grand Forks. ¥ Q " Rev. J. I. Fadum, C. T. ’02, of Cook. died in October at the age of 74. He spent the greater part of his ministry “on the range” in northern Minnesota.
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin December 1946, Page 05
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Alumnus Sponsors Oratorical Contest The establishment of what may become an annual oratorical contest on the prin- ciples and ideals of Augsburg was the happy idea of a California alumnus. Preferring to remain anonymous this graduate presented $60 to the Greater Alumni Association, Sso of which...
Show moreAlumnus Sponsors Oratorical Contest The establishment of what may become an annual oratorical contest on the prin- ciples and ideals of Augsburg was the happy idea of a California alumnus. Preferring to remain anonymous this graduate presented $60 to the Greater Alumni Association, Sso of which was to make up the prizes for the 1946-1947 contest which will be open to all students in the College. Thus another indication of the mount- ing desire to "do something about it" was manifested. From a North Dakota town came also a sizeable check from an Alumnus for the same purpose—"Alumni Advance." Details of the oratorical contest have not been announced, but it will probably be carried out in cooperation with the speech department. Help Still Needed Even though the Augsburg enrolment is large these days your help is still needed greatly in the student solicitation pro- gram. For one thing, this situation is only a temporary one. For another we must per- severe in our eﬁorts to get and keep the most desirable type of student at Augs- burg. Quantity alone can never make up for quality. By "quality" as fat as prospective Auggies are concerned we mean ﬁrst of all the characteristic of sym— pathy with the spiritual purposes of Augs- burg. Next in importance is the intel- lectual factor, the ability to do good work at college. Every alumnus and friend of Augsburg should be on the alert constantly to direct such students to our school. Send their names to the Director of Public Relations at Augsburg. REMEMBER THAT PLEDGE! Now is the time to check up on your building fund pledge, if you have not paid it. About $14,000 of the Alumni total ($60,000 approx- imately) remains unpaid. Director Olaf Rogue reminded us recently that all pledges should be paid by June of 1947. These gifs, as well as new ones, may be deducted on 1946 income tax returns, if paid before January. About $18,000 must still be raised to reach the enlarged $300,- 000 goal set by the LFC for its building projects. No deﬁnite date for beginning construction on the Library-Science Hall has yet been set. Alumni Gather in Nine "Coast-to-Coast" Rallies "The more we get together, together, together; The more we get together The happier are we." Augsburg alumni and friends experi- enced again the truth of the little ditty quoted above, in nine district rallies this fall. From Washington, D. C., to Minot, North Dakota, the reports are pretty much in the same tone—good fellowship, enthusiasm, determination to "get going" on eﬁective district activity. Besides Minot and the Washington ral- lies, other gathering places have been: Duluth, Mankato, Bagley (Minn.), Chi- cago, Thief River Falls, Grand Forks, and Minneapolis. In practically all cases committees will be working on constitutions in the months intervening between the ﬁrst rally and the spring meeting. NOTES Chicago Auggies had a dinner meeting at the Lawson Y.M.C.A. Ofﬁcers elected are: Rev. Henry Peterson, Clayton Gjerde, and Belma Mikkelson. A visitor in the photography business acclaimed the his- torical ﬁlm as one of the best in the ﬁeld that he had seen. ‘ I ‘ Duluth area Augs went "hotelling" also, at The Lincoln. A steering commit- tee consisting of Else Bjornstad, Rev. D. W. Lyngdal, and Rev. Paul Sonnack will prepare a constitution. Mrs. Harry Moe (Ragnhild Larson) is the secretary. * '1- ’1- The Ladies' Aid of Pastor Luther Gron— seth’s Bagley congregation regaled the rallying Augs with a less-than-cost din- ner (we believe), and a neighboring E. L. C. pastor, Rev. Fred Sommers brought a projector to screen the films. Three pasrors—C. M. Iverson, C. M. Johnson, and L. C. Gronseth will be the steering committee. Bemidji will be the locale for the next gathering. I 1 #- Both the Grand Forks and Thief Riv- er areas had bad weather for their rallies on November 24 and November 22 res- pectively. The attendance suffered as a result. Congregation members from Pas- tor Monson’s church swelled the numbers there as the meeting was held in the church. Monson and P. Isaacson will plan the next meeting for about May 1. One alumnus, Wilhelm Hauge made a train trip to attend. At Thief River, “starter-upper" Erick- son (the Reverend Silas, of course) sur- mounted personal complications and im- pending wedding bells to get things plan- ned for a good meeting at the Rex Cafe. A car-load came from as far away as Hallock. From "farthest back" in point of time, was Martin Bothun (95-97) of Thief River Falls. After this meeting, the alumni sec- retary went with Pastor Carl Thompson (39-41) to his bachelor quarters at Vik- ing. Next day was spent in stalking the white-tails, but with no luck. It was Sat- urday—the last day of the season, for preachers at least. ’9 * Q Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Nydahl (Lucille Nilsen) did a good husband-wife job in arranging the Mankato rally in Bethel Lu— theran Church parlors. Dr. Arthur Nash represented Augsburg with pictures, grcct- ing, etc. Another husband-wife act will be carried out in the arrangements for next meeting. Kenneth Lower and wife Else (Lokkcn) will be host and hostess at St. James. ' i . At Minot a rally was held in Zion Church with Pastor and Mrs. Gudme- stad (Fern Hansen) host and hostess. Ar- rival of a young son failed to halt pro- ceedings. Pastor and Mrs. Luverne Nel- son came the longest distance. Gudme- stad, Selma Tiller, and Nelson will be the steering committee. Miss Tiller is superintendent of nurses at the Minot Hospital. * l' ¥ Washington, D. C., Auggies will meet in a U. S. Senator's apartment next spring. Legislator Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin is the inviter, after a good meeting Octo- ber 28 at the famed Lutheran Church of the Reformation served by Pastor Black- welder. Doris Hanson, John Nordberg, Eunice Knudsen, and Alf Harbo are of— ﬁcers. Eight Associate Members attended.
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Title: Augsburg Bulletin December 1946, Page 06
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Wedding Bells Arlene Olson, '44, and Bertram Bor- gendale of Ames, Iowa. Address 1106 Curtis Avenue. Synnove Strnberg, '41, and Rev. An- ders Mathre of the E.L.C. They are liv- ing at Dawson Creek, B. C., Canada. Agatha Klrven, ’40, and Duane Fiskum. Both are teaching in Cannon Falls. Truman...
Show moreWedding Bells Arlene Olson, '44, and Bertram Bor- gendale of Ames, Iowa. Address 1106 Curtis Avenue. Synnove Strnberg, '41, and Rev. An- ders Mathre of the E.L.C. They are liv- ing at Dawson Creek, B. C., Canada. Agatha Klrven, ’40, and Duane Fiskum. Both are teaching in Cannon Falls. Truman Anderson, ‘,4. and Dorothy Powell of Wheaton, Ill. They reside at 1010 College Avenue, in Wheaten. Pastor H. Alfred Weltzin, and Nora Kjesbu of Silver Creek, Wash. Address: Landa, North Dakota. Olav Enrrud (40-41) and Judith Rude. Address: Fosston. Selvin E. Sampson (40-42) and Billie Jean Allen of Big Fork, Minn. Address: University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Aldin Sampson (39-42) and Betty J. Wilson of Phoenix, Arizona. Dorothy Tadten (41—42) and Dale Gor- don of River Falls, Wisconsin. Lorrin O. Dahlager, '39, and June Tro- vatten of St. Paul. Address: Long Prairie, Minn. Julia Slettm, '42, and Marvin Benson of Thief River Falls and Minneapolis. Ad- dress: 3§35 15th Avenue South. Milo Guttormson, (gs—36), and Carol Ann Crimmen of Minneapolis. Mable Foss, '29, and William Malquist of Blue River, Ore. John Hanschen (39-40) and Marion Larson of Minneapolis. Marcus Hagert (38-50) and Ruth Saas of Racine, Wis. They live at 3516 Colum- bus Avenue, Minneapolis. Margaret Chrislock, ’40, and Walter Gilseth of Seattle. Joseph Ulring (42-43) and Aleta South (45-46), West Union, Iowa. Sales supervisor for the Proctor and Gamble Distributing Co. is Charles Re- trum, ’34, now cut of the Navy. . . Tom Logeland, '28, is working for the Veter- ans Administration in Mpls. . . Lloyd Raymond, ’38, has left his teaching-coach- ing position at Winnebago to enter the farm implement business at jasper. Dr. A. T. Florw, ’03. retired medical doctor at Fargo, has left this country with his wife to spend his remaining years in Norway.. . Rev. Roy Malde, '40, is in S. America, having ben called by the for- eign mission board of the E.L.C. He too is at Medellin, Columbia. A'Community‘ Christmas Concert. . . Well, Why Not? "The Annual Christmas program of the Augsburg Choirs could be presented to 15,000 next year instead of 1500 if adequate long-range planning and prepa- rations could be made by the proper auth- orities." That opinion sums up the feelings of a number who heard and saw the choirs in their 1946 presentation of the Christ- mas message at Trinity Church. The 1500 ﬁgure represents the approx- imate total that enjoyed this year's pro- gram December 7 and 8. Sunday night there was “standing room only” long be- fore beginning time. Even the choir loft was utilized for audience seating. The Choir under Director Opseth, and the Choral Club under Director Sateren thrilled the audience with their beautiful harmonies. Both organizations give prom- ise of rising to new heights during this school year. Iver SonnackI senior Seminarian is man- ager of the Choir for the 1946-47 season. Q it t One of the best bass sections in years —that is the consensus of many regard- ing the boys in the Choir who like to hob-nob with the low notes. They do rumble at times! I ' i The Choir appeared recently at Mar- shall High in Minneapolis. This spring it will visit a number of other city schools. This is a very eﬂective way to bring the message of Augsburg to prospective students. 3 I . The band is coming into its own un- der the capable direction of Leland Sa- teren. Regular rehearsals are supple- mented by a voluntary evening session on Thursdays. About ﬁfty members are in the organization. Twin-City Auggles Rally Stressing the important part that Twin City Alumni may play in promoting their school in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, President Bernhard Christensen urged all possible speed in the organizational plan- ning as he addressed the rally at Augs- burg December 7. That co-operation and assistance will be looked for was made more clear with the announcement that E. U. Berdahl, former acting secretary to the Civic and Commerce Association of Minneapolis has been engaged by Augsburg to do the pre- paratory work for a general ﬁnancial drive in the city of Minneapolis. Aim of the drive will be the securing of suﬁcient funds to ﬁll out the total needed for the Library-Science Hall (Construction costs have mounted 50-7; per cent since the original plans were drawn) and the addi- tion to Sivertsen Hall. The erection of these structures plus the addition of the government's 160x78 foot temporary phy- sical education building, will relieve great- ly the congestion of the present sky-roc- ketted enrolment. The steering committee for the Twin City District of the Greater Alumni As- sociation will be announced soon. 7 kEEP THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Home Games December 14 ........................ _...Luth¢r December 21 .......... ..Mankato Teacher! January 11 ................ .. January 18 St. John's February 8 ........................ "Gustavus February 15 ........................ "Madam February 22 .. ...Concordia March 1 ................................ ..Hamline March 8 .......................... ..St. Thoma Games Away December 4 ........................... ...Luth¢t December 10 ........ ..St. Cloud Teachers December 18 ......... ._Mankato Teachers January 7 ................ ..St. Olaf January 21 ........................... ..Hamline February 4 .................... ..St. Mary's February 11 ......Gultavul February 18 ....................... ..St. John’s .—____ About 40 men are practicing hockey. A six-game (so far) schedule has been drawn up. Howard Clark of Hagardville, Conn., is the coach.
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