ALUMNI TREASURER'S REPORT Receipts: Cash on hand June 1, 1939... .. ., , , ., $ 56.47 Alumni Dues , 103.00 Sale of tickets Alumni Dinner . ., 64.25 Net profit, Ice Cream Social, . , , 40.00 $263.72 Disbursements: Postage . $ 19.85 Exchange on checks - .86 Augsburg Dining Hall (Alumni Dinners) 64... Show moreALUMNI TREASURER'S REPORT Receipts: Cash on hand June 1, 1939... .. ., , , ., $ 56.47 Alumni Dues , 103.00 Sale of tickets Alumni Dinner . ., 64.25 Net profit, Ice Cream Social, . , , 40.00 $263.72 Disbursements: Postage . $ 19.85 Exchange on checks - .86 Augsburg Dining Hall (Alumni Dinners) 64.25 Dr. J. 0. Evjen, Traveling Expenses ......................... 26.00 Lutheran Free Church Publishing Co. (Prtg. Bulletin) 168.77 278.72 Deficit, December 5, 1939 ,,,,,, ......... “3 15.00 M. C. DIXEN, Treasurer. Remember, it costs money to print the Alumni Bulletin! $1630 From the Class of 1939 Augsburg's College class of ’39 will do their part to See that their Alma Mater’s building program does not cease with erection of Memorial Hall. Forty-one members of the last graduating class signed non-interest bearing promisory notes, payable over a period of five years and totalling $1,630. The money is to go to the Building Fund. It is hoped that future graduating classes will take similar action in coming years so that the loyalty of the Class of ’39 will bear much more fruit than the personal contributions of the individuals concerned. Not a few members of the College Class of ’31 made similar pledges when they graduated, but last year’s class was the first to contribute on so gen- eral a scale. Fellow Alumni: Now and again reports of good work on the part of Augsburg teaching graduates come to us. Now and then we receive reports of promotions, dif- ficult as these are to secure in these days even when well earned. The Placement Bureau can report no startling record in its work the past year, though our record is as good as the average of the other agencies. It has been a poor year for placing teachers. I should personally be pleased to receive news about teachers, whether it be in regard to promotions or other experiences. I am interested in knowing about that summer session at the University of North Dakota, that trip to Yellowstone Park. and that plunge into the matrimonial sea. Good wishes for a happy year in 1940! MARTIN Quansncx, Director of the Teachers’ Placement Bureau. Augsburg Alumni Bulletin 4 Show less
fiagshurg fllumnifiulletin Things are always "happening" in this ambitious young man’s life. Now he is married. While a student at Augsburg he was active in a wide number of activities—including football. He played a guard position on the championship team of 1928. Feel- ing a call to travel he took... Show morefiagshurg fllumnifiulletin Things are always "happening" in this ambitious young man’s life. Now he is married. While a student at Augsburg he was active in a wide number of activities—including football. He played a guard position on the championship team of 1928. Feel- ing a call to travel he took time off to make a world tour, then re- turned, and was graduated in 1935. Since graduation he has spent a large share of his time at Augs- burg. He was the moving spirit in promoting the Augsburg Quar- tette's visit to Norway. He was manager for the Augsburg Choir. Under his leadership the Employ- ment Bureau widened its services to become of great importance in the program of student help. llhat Mm" 3- B'Wden Augsburg’s enrollment increased so rapidly in 1937-38 was at least in some measure due to his “push” in the student solicitation program. When the Alumni Association needed an Executive Secretary, he was chosen, and had an important part in the successful drive for building Memorial Hall. The Lutheran Free Church Publishing Company last summer selected - Mr. Abner Batalden to manage its business. From all reports things are humming at the Cedar Avenue plant. Trinity Congregation of Duluth lost one of its most active members when Martha Bjornstad became Mrs. Batalden in December. But she still carries on her work as Executive Secretary of the Luther League Federation of the Lutheran Free Church. however, and helps her hus- band at the Publishing Company. She has already taken her place in the work of Trinity Congregation of Minneapolis. She is a busy lady. too. But then—a man who “does things" needs a wife of the same caliber. . —N. c. A. Should Augsburg Alumni create a {allowable mud tor worthy graduates who wish to continue their education? 33:}: such a policy stimulate scholastic work at Augsburg? Augsbur- Alumni rallytothesupportdsucha jsct? Isthlsaaoodhiaafnyouthtnkao.seepue3. "0 Lu. . V e Show less
Dedication Marks Homecoming Augsburg’s new Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall has been officially de- dicated. In the presence of hundreds of friends of Augsburg, in the gathering twi- light of a beautiful November day, Dr. T. O. Burntvedt spoke the solemn words of consecration, “. . . to the glory of... Show moreDedication Marks Homecoming Augsburg’s new Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall has been officially de- dicated. In the presence of hundreds of friends of Augsburg, in the gathering twi- light of a beautiful November day, Dr. T. O. Burntvedt spoke the solemn words of consecration, “. . . to the glory of God and the welfare of our fellow men. . . ." It was Augsburg’s seventieth anniversary. It was a time to celebrate; it was a time to dedicate; it was a time to face the challenge of this new day. Pastor Asmund Oftedal of Spokane, Wash., preached the Homecoming ser- mon in the morning of Dedication Day. Then in the afternoon the Rev. John A. Houkom, president of the Board of Trustees, unfolded the story of the movement which resulted in the building of the new dormitory, tracing its beginning back to the idea of a “Greater Augsburg," presented at the Golden Jubilee celebration held twenty years earlier. Dr. George Sverdrup, the speaker pointed out, became the driving force of the new venture. He gave himself unreservedly to the task until his death in 1987, and with that impetus, and the forceful leadership of Dr. T. 0. Burn- tvedt, who was chosen to direct the project to its completion, the task was completed. It remained for Dr. Bumtvedt, president of the Lutheran Free Church, in his dedicatory address to bring the audience to the high point of the entire celebration. Dr. Burntvedt stated that Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall will stand for several things: 1. As God's answer to our prayers. 2. As a testimony of the loyalty of the friends of Augsburg. .- 8. As a testimony of their loyalty to the ideals of education for which Augsburg stands. _ ' 4. As a declaration of faith in Augsburg’s future and a challenge to faceiit. Professors H. N. Hendrican and Andreas Helland each made real con- tributions to the festivities, the former at the Homecoming banquet, and the latter in a fellowship luncheon. About 360 attended the banquet and bean) how every trial in Augsburg's history had really brought a blessing in that) it brought Augsburg friends into closer fellowship with God, who is able to satisfy every need. At the fellowship luncheon guests were those who had served on special committees for the dormitory. Tethem and a large‘num: ber of others, Professor Holland gave reminiscences of his experiences with the two men for whom the dormitory is named. It was a hallowed and low: to-be-remombered moment when he, on behalf -of former students of the two, teachers, presented portraits of Sverdrup and Oftedal, which were unveiled fox-i all to see. These portraits will hang permanently on the south wall of the? dining hall so that future students and visitors (Continued on page 8)§ 5 Augsburg Alumni Bullsz Show less
The Augsburg Alumni “Steering Committee“ President: Leland Sateren Secretary: Grace Jensen Viceopresident: Kristofer Hagen Treasurer: Rev. Marius Dixen ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mr. John Blegeu Professor S. 0. Severson Dr. Bernhard Christensen Alumni Oiflce, Augsburg College and Seminary, Minneapolis.... Show moreThe Augsburg Alumni “Steering Committee“ President: Leland Sateren Secretary: Grace Jensen Viceopresident: Kristofer Hagen Treasurer: Rev. Marius Dixen ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mr. John Blegeu Professor S. 0. Severson Dr. Bernhard Christensen Alumni Oiflce, Augsburg College and Seminary, Minneapolis. Minnesota, January 1, 1940. Hello Grads! As you will gather from reading this bulletin, the Seventieth Anniversary Homecoming went a long way beyond being just a noteworthy event. So many things of vital significance were packed into those few days! But the days of this Homecoming are now quite some time past and, though we are happy for and cherish them. we step forward (I almost wrote “leap") with them as our starting point. It is probably true that the alumni organizations in many of our colleges and universities exist more in name than in concrete manifestations of their existence. It is probably equally as true that Auggie alumni don't want that statement made of them—because they feel their organization is a living thing, functioning actively in the interests of Augsburg. Last year you recall the “Eight Points of Action” which served as the basis for the Alumni Association’s work; and they were carried through in line style. The program this year is not outlined in so many points. but there are several things which the members of the Executive Committee and Alumni Advisory Council have talked about during their luncheon meetings that should be passed on to you for your consideration. One of them is mentioned in this letter—right now. It was proposed that the Alumni Association sponsor a Fellowship (or Scholarship)—each year to be awarded an especially meritorious Augsburg graduate wishing to do graduate study. Such a fellowship, of a sum not stated but recommended not less than $200, would have a number of exceedingly desirous results. It would, for instance, provide a very real chance (which might not otherwise offer itself) for the chosen graduate to continue study in his field. Surely it would be a stimulus for higher academic achievement here at Augsburg, and thus there would be a gradual raising of the academic standards of the entire school. . . . And so on. There are any number of such implications. Augsburg Alumni Bulletin , 2 Show less
Alumni Yields to Varsity 32-27 When the Alumni All-Stars bas- ketball quint, piloted by “Si” Mel- by took to the Armory floor, they pressed Cully Swanson’s Varsity boys to capacity before yielding 32-27. Alvin Severson, left, and Ossie Oudal, right, were two of the alumni that played on the... Show moreAlumni Yields to Varsity 32-27 When the Alumni All-Stars bas- ketball quint, piloted by “Si” Mel- by took to the Armory floor, they pressed Cully Swanson’s Varsity boys to capacity before yielding 32-27. Alvin Severson, left, and Ossie Oudal, right, were two of the alumni that played on the Augsburg Conference Champion- ship team’ in 1927. Six of the Alumni athletes, Kenny Schmit, Al Knutson, Lorrin Dahlager, Gerald Person, “Red” Nelson, and Ernie Anderson are coaches in the Northwest. HOMECOMING (Cont. from p. 5) must all be reminded of the men who, more than any other, were responsible for the establishment of the school on a firm basis. And so another Homecoming passed into history. Possibly in the future. Augsburg friends may mark it as one of the most significant of her anni- versaries. There were present few perhaps who were not solidly in agree- ment with the statement of Pastor John A. Houkom: “This . . . does not mark a terminal point of Augsburg’s history. It is but a mile-post. We must match steadily forward." N. C. A. Auesauaa Comma AND SEMINAIY Minneapolis, Minnesota Return Postage Guaranteed 05w! % UWg-m_ Sec. 562 P.L. a R. Augsburg Alumni Bulletin Vol. 3, No. 1 Winter Number for the Year 1939-40 Show less
Roll Harbo Heads FBI Statistical Dept. Augsburg has trained men and women for positions in all walks of life, but the work of Rolf Harbo is unique in character from that of any of her alumni, for he is head of the Division of Criminal Statistics, the Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. ~ Mr.... Show moreRoll Harbo Heads FBI Statistical Dept. Augsburg has trained men and women for positions in all walks of life, but the work of Rolf Harbo is unique in character from that of any of her alumni, for he is head of the Division of Criminal Statistics, the Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. ~ Mr. Harbo was born in Duluth on March 5. 1902. He was graduated from Augsburg Academy and entered the college department in the year 1918 at the age of sixteen. While at school he was very active in band work and toured with the band for several years, playing the comet. He was also very interested in basketball activities. He was graduated in 1922 with a B. A. degree. A few years later he obtained his Master’s degree at the University of Minnesota. After acting as Superintendent of Schools at Buffalo, North Dakota, for seven years, he entered the University of Minnesota Law School. Following his completion of the law course, he passed an examination to the Department of Justice. He has been with the F. B. I. since 1932. . The division with which Mr. Harbo is departmental head deals with crimi- nal statistics, including the photographs and fingerprints of criminals from the entire United States. Complete information of each individual is recorded and'filed. Mr. Harbo is on call for the department twenty-four hours a day. It is said that Edgar Hoover knows exactly where any of his agents are at any hour of the day or night. ' Because the work of the F.B.l. is comparatively new, several of the agents devote a greater part of their time to the promoting of interest in the de- partment. Mr. Harbo has travelled constantly during the past three years into every state, familiarizing the public with the bureau and also appearing asha government witness at trials. The F.B.I. has in its employ members from every profession, but the greater number of them are lawyers such as Mr. Harbo. The agents must pass rigid examinations for entrance and aside from being educationally trained, they must be in perfect physical condition. In order to keep fit, regular gymnasium work is required. , As for future plans—Mr. Harbo has always cherished the idea of a private law practice, but because he enjoys his work with Uncle Sam’s F.B.I., he doubts that this plan will materialize for some time. —From the Augsburg Echo. Wedding Bells ' Rolf Hal-ho, '22, to Grace Croyle, Washington, D. C. 'Marie Molvik, ’37, to Oscar Skie, Canton, South Dakota. Clarence Larson, ’39, (Seminary) to Mildred Qualheim, Racine, Wis. Hannah Mehus, ’38, to John Stensvaag, 36, Rockford, [11. Maurice Molvik. ’39, (Seminary) to Helen Quanbeck of Minneapolis. Abner Batalden, ’36, to Martha Bjornstad of Duluth. Cliflord Johnson, ’34, to Ruth‘ Pederson, Grand Forks, N. Dak. Oliver Sidney, '37, to Elizabeth Thompson, Argyle, Wis. James Peterson, ’34, to Margaret Strom, Worchester, Mass. Minibar, Alumni Bulletin 8 Show less