VOLUME V NUMBER 1 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis. Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1869. THE MAY 1943 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN I Believe in Christian Education I believe in Christian Education because it endeavors to present and inculcate the whole truth... Show moreVOLUME V NUMBER 1 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis. Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1869. THE MAY 1943 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN I Believe in Christian Education I believe in Christian Education because it endeavors to present and inculcate the whole truth concern' ing the world and man without omitting the cen' tral and basic facts which give to life its deepest meaning and significance. I believe in Christian Education because it injects into the American intellectual world the iron atoms of faith in values that are absolute and principles that are permanently validi i— believe in Christian Education because it challenges student and teacher to explore all the realms of knowledge with eagerness and without fear, in the conviction that all truth is of God and that each fuller revelation of its depths is a more complete unveiling of His infinite riches and power. I- believe in Christian Education because it sends into the world each year a host of young men and women of character and high ideals to be the salt of the earth, each in his particular community and calling. I—r believe in Christian Education because it upholds a view of Home and Church and State which helps to build the temple of human society securely upon God and righteousness and a profound regard for the dignity of every human soul. i— believe in Christian Education because it provides an adequate and tested basis for the preservation of the democratic principles which are the very lifeblood of America, land of freedom and oppor’ tunity, and which have been the chief source of her strength and growth through the nearly two hundred years of her history. I believe in Christian Education because it aflords a favorable setting for questing youth to find in Jesus Christ the Way and the Truth and the Life, and to enter into the transforming experience of offering their all upon the altar of His service. u—1 believe in Christian Education because it presents to impressionable minds the challenge of human suffering and human need, and boldly summons young men and women to take up the cross of ser vice on behalf of their brethren of every people, race, and condition. 1-: believe in Christian Education because its institu' tions have always been the major source of supply in the enlistment and training of the pastors, misv sionaries. and lay leadership of the Church. I believe in Christian Education because it gives to the members of the Church an opportunity through regular gifts toward its support to partiCipate in the fascuiating adventure of promoting one of the most essential and formative influences of the Chris- tian world. I believe in Christian Education because of the peren' nial value of participation in the Simple and unsul' lied pleasures of Christian college life: the stimulat' ing fun of social parties, the stirring rivalry of athletics, the daily fellowship of dining hall and dormitory, the keen and friendly clashing of alert minds, I believe in Christian Education because it is a crea- tive and enriching experience to teach and to study in an institution where congenial spirits are welded together in a deep unity of purpose for the .iccom' plishment of a common task. I believe in Christian Education because it puts first things first: God above gold, truth above convenr ience, principle above policy, spirit above matter, Eternity above Time. I believe in Christian Education because the Lord and Master of Men bade His followers go and teach all nations and because He Himself laid down His life as a Teacher of the Truth that makes men free. Bernhard Christensen. + Better Yet In the last Bulletin we lauded the efforts of a certain friend of Augsburg who is doing real service in getting young people to attend Augsburg. Not to disparage at all her efforts, we still must say that Pastor O. Braseth of Amery, Wisconsin, has gone the lady one better by bringing a car load of young people to the campus last week to interest them in our school. _ This was an especially commendable effort. It is also one of the most effeCtive methods of accomplishing the purpose sought. Friends of Augsburg—if you live not too far off, get a group of young people together and bring them in. You'll render Augsburg a real service and help some young people in making one of the great decisions of their lives—where to go to college. Show less
1"o'o’o"oooooooom’vo’oooooo'vo"'oooo’ooooo'ooooo’ooov’oo'uoo’ooo'oooo' . a , Aussie in Army Wins Praise High praise from the news correspondent of Fort Riley. Kansas. has been accorded Lt lidor Nelson in the columns of the NEWS, community newspaper of Lamberton, Minii.. where the Auggie graduate... Show more1"o'o’o"oooooooom’vo’oooooo'vo"'oooo’ooooo'ooooo’ooov’oo'uoo’ooo'oooo' . a , Aussie in Army Wins Praise High praise from the news correspondent of Fort Riley. Kansas. has been accorded Lt lidor Nelson in the columns of the NEWS, community newspaper of Lamberton, Minii.. where the Auggie graduate taught before entering the serVice. After citing Nelson‘s outstanding athletic record .it Augsburg and his equally line teaching and coaching record (his state championship high school baseball team was mentioned). the writer goes on to say that the former Auggie star has at the Cavalry Replacw merit Training Center at Fort Riley. Kansas. "dis— tinguished himself as both a soldier and an athlete." "As an athlete he starred as center on the C.R.T.C. football team for two years and on the basketball team the only year in which the C.R.T.C. had a team. The C.R.T.C. teams are composed almost entirely of former All'Americans and College Ureats “As a soldier Lt. Nelson has been equally outstand' ing. He was commissuined a 2nd Lieutenant in the Mechanized Cavalry in June. 1942. and he had since been promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant, Since November. 1941, he has been the Commanding Oi" ficer of Troop C. 6th Squadron, C.R.T,C.. Fort Riley, Through his efforts and able leadership this troop has been the outstanding troop in the entire C.R.T.C, and Lt. Nelson has received immeasurable praise for his fine work. "Oi especial importance in Lt. Nelsons success at the C.R.T.C. is the fact that he is equally well- respected and admired by both his superiors and his men. The success of his troop results from the fine spirit and high morale of his men. and this spirit and morale are attributable to his inspiring leadership. “He has demonstrated himself as a soldier and leader of men." A.F.F. Members, No. 101 -1 50 (All addresses without state designation are in Minnesota] Dr. Wm. F. Hanson. Minneapolis. Orville chppe. Augs' burg: John Strand. Augsburg; Merton Stromiiien. Augsburg; lone Chalgren, Augsburg; Mr. and Mrs. \Viii. O. Berg. Fargo. N. D.; Sigirid Aadland. Pukwana. S. D.; Everald H. Strom. Fergus Falls; Vcrlinda Olson. Spicer; Chester L. Brooks, U. S. Army; janc Suiiiiiierwlle. Danube; Ebba John— son. Marietta; Magdalene Gronseth, Kenyon; Florence Bor' stad. McGregor. N. 1).; Glen Hoplin, Navy: Harry Soren' son. Augsburg: Hazel Lanes. Brooten: Arnold Anderson. Army; Viola Li Bolsoe. Eagle Bend: Margaret Carlstedt. St. Hillaire; Chester E. Hendrickson. Grove City: Mabel Lalim. Burlington. N. D.: Julia Sletten. Fairbault; Gilina Surkness. Wood Lake; Helen E. Toklc. Minneapolis; Donald Carlson. Rock Island. Ill.; Mrs. Russel Helleckson, Dawson: Phillip Holland. Army; Victor E. Miller. St. Paul; Dagny Sorkness. Parkcrs Prairie: Mrs. Marvin Gisvold, Pequot Lakes: Muriel Quanbeck. Kasota; Harold Ahlberg. Chicago; Helen Thos- teniion. Brewster: Silas Erickson. Augsburg; Addell Halvor' son, Augsburg: Helen Mohn. Minneapolis: Myrtle Burman. Mound: Louis Smith. St Paul; Paul Fridlund. Navy: Clayton Thompson. Army: Dorothy Anderson. Minneapolis: Paul Sonnack. Augsburg: Ione Haverly. Boyd; Elwood Lundecn. Lindurom: Warren Lundquist. Army: Kenneth Olson. Louis- ville. Kya Clarence Anderson. Army: Harold Caspersen. Armv. The Foundation Fellowship \Vediiesday. April \\‘.i~ Foundation F-.'lll|\\'\lll]i Day on the Augsburg campus Dr. Claus Morgan, pastor of St. Luke‘s (iliiii‘cli. g.i\e .iii appropriate tall. in chapel. and immediately .iltei‘ivai‘ds a committee of students got busy enlisting new membcis tor the Fellowship. Fil'ty'tWo people. mostly seniors. Jullliitl. The total membership is now two hundred/titty one We are happy {or this substantial increase. The 5.lllh‘ evening a social gelrto gethei' oi the new members and of as many former members as could be gathered was arranged in the dining hall The Ccneral Committee. which has met several times during the winter to discuss opportunities and possibilities for the enlargement of the Fellowship. will soon meet again to work out a delinite plan lor a summer membership campaign among alumni and former students who have not yet Joined. and among friends of Augsburg in the Lutheran Free Church congregations. Special plans are also in the making to bring into the Foundation Fellowship those loyal men and women who have been regular contributors to Augsburg for many years Judging by the letters that come from pastors and many lay people who love Augsburg, and by the wholesome attitude shown by the present student body. the appreciation of the type of Christian edu' cation which Augsburg gives is steadily growing. This is both an encouragement and a challenge to the people who work at Augsburg. It means that there is an increasing appreciation of the work that has been done and the sacrifices that were made by the generation which is not with us any more. and it means also that the coming day, when wars have ceased and young people are permitted again to make their own plans. must find Augsburg ready to serve those who desire to receive a Christian education, May they be received in the characteristic Augsburg spirit and with the determination to help them to become elficient and humble Christian servants both to the Church and the State. As members of the Augsburg Foundation Fellowship we have a golden opportunity to show our concern for these young people and to help them to find their stations for service in life. Four Pre-Seminarians of the Class of '43 Show less
AUGGIES WRITE . . . O CONCERNING THE AFF. "At this time my husband and I wish to make a new pledge for the coming year. God has richly blessed us even though we have been separated per' haps for the duration. Augsburg is near and dear to our hearts, and we want to do our share. Our new pledge... Show moreAUGGIES WRITE . . . O CONCERNING THE AFF. "At this time my husband and I wish to make a new pledge for the coming year. God has richly blessed us even though we have been separated per' haps for the duration. Augsburg is near and dear to our hearts, and we want to do our share. Our new pledge Will be $7.30 per month. This is being given with thanksgivmg in our hearts for all Augsburg has done for us, and meant to us.“ An Auggie of ‘40942 (California). “Am enclosing a money order for membership in the AFF and hope we all can look forward to return' ing in the near future." Harold Ahlbom, 310342. (Somewhere in the Aleutians.) O CONCERNING THE BULLETIN . . I enjoyed the latest Copy of the Augsburg Bulletin very much. It is a wonderful way of knowr ing the whereabouts of fellow Auggies and keeping up with Augsburg at present.“ —Member of Class of ‘39. “I don’t see how a college can continue to exert its influence over her former students unless she keeps in touch with them." —Member of Class of ’29. "Thanks so much for the Bulletin. Through it I am finding many of those ‘Auggie family ties' re‘ established It‘s good to hear about the old friends, as well as the progress of Augsburg. The only shortrcoming is that the Bulletin doesn‘t come often enough." —An Auggie of ‘27929. SVERDRUP IN THE HEADLINES Receiving national and international publicity of late has been Colonel Leif J. Svcrdrup, Augsburg graduate of 1918. He is acclaimed as the man behind the air fields in New Gumea, So much has been writ' ten of him of latc that it is impOSSible to do more than mention some of his exploits here. But it is con' ceded that Sverdrup's ability to select air sites and then induce fierce natives to work for him were among the most important factors in giving General MacArthur‘s infant air force its first advantage over the laps. He has been awarded the Distinguished SerVice Medal and Silver Star. He once walked 135 miles through swamps and over mountains in 16 days to build four emergency fields. Once he almost lost his life because he refused to accept a gift of four virgins from a native Papuan chief. Colonel Sverdrup holds an engineering degree from the U. of M., and had achieved success in his chosen field before he was called into the service. He was born in Norway. Two Two-inrone shoe polish may be a war casualty, but it is still possible to take care In of two very good causes in one transaction. A number of Augsburg friends will be doing One so during the new war bond drive. They will buy a bond (F or G type) in the name of Augsburg College and Seminary, A Cori poration, Minneapolis, Minn, and send it to the treasurer as a gift to the school. Per— haps they‘ll use it as their initial contribution through the A. F. F. Perhaps they'll give that new building project a boost and desig' nate it for that. What are you going to do with yours? THE BULLETIN of WW and SW MINNEAPOLIS 4, MINNESOTA Postmaster: If undeliverable for my reason notify under stating reason: ,on form 3547. postage for which is guaranteed. Section 562 PIER. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Mnneapolis, Minn. PERMIT NO. 2947 AUGSBURG COLLEGE ARCHIVES Show less
Ballard Church. West 619! St. and 22nd Ave. N. W., Seattle , The Luther League of the Ballard Lutheran Free Church of Seattle will be the host for an Augsburg rally, Wednesday, February 2, at 8 P. M. All gradu' ates and former students on the Coast are welcomed to the meeting, which will be held... Show moreBallard Church. West 619! St. and 22nd Ave. N. W., Seattle , The Luther League of the Ballard Lutheran Free Church of Seattle will be the host for an Augsburg rally, Wednesday, February 2, at 8 P. M. All gradu' ates and former students on the Coast are welcomed to the meeting, which will be held in connection with Rev. Norman Anderson‘s visit to Seattle and the Coast on behalf of the Augsburg Foundation Fel— lowship. Mr. Anderson will visit as many of the L. F. C. congregations on the Coast as possible. The tentative itinerary is as follows: Jan. 79, Ellensburg, Wash; Jan. 11,16, Portland, Ore. (evangelistic meetings); Jan. 17’18, Silverton, Ore.; Jan. 1920, Astoria, Ore.; Jan. 20, Puget Island, Wash; Jan. 23‘27, Tacoma, Wash. (Olivet and Zion); Jan. 28,29, Enumclaw, Wash; Jan. 30—Feb. 3, Seattle, Wash. (Bethany and Ballard); Feb. 4, Vashon, Wash; Feb. 67, Port Orchard, Wash; Feb. 8, Poulsbo. Wash; Feb. 10-13, Everett, Wash; Feb. 1345, Silvana, Wash; Feb. 16'20, Bellingham, Wash; Feb. 2022, Ferndale, Wash; and Feb, 23-24, Spokane, Wash. "Campus Doings" The joint committee for raising funds among alumni and other former students for the proposed new building met at Augsburg, December 28. The committee membership is as follows: From the Board of Trustees: Rev. C. G. Olson, George Michaelsen, Rev. E. G. Larson, Rev. Torgney Kleven, Victor Emerson; from the Alumni Asociation: Henry Woll, Leif Harbo, Oswald Oudal, Urcell M. Johnson Plans of the committee are being referred to the Board of Trustees at its January meeting, and to the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association. Wonder what they thought: The Auggie basketv eers this year are an especially musical lot. According to an “Echo” writer, they were sitting in their dress' ing room at the Minneapolis Armory before the first Carleton game and somebody began a hymn. The rest chimed in. Then they sang some more. The Cult ton boys heard what was guing on and stood around —listening, and perhaps doing some heavy thinking. Then both teams went to the floor. Though the Carls made a strong comeback in the second half, they couldn‘t overcome the first half lead those singing Augs had built up, when fresh from their warbling they swept the Northfielders off their feet. Edited by Prof. Opseth, the Augsburg Choral Series now includes eight numbers, composed by Prof. H. N. Hendrickson, Leland B. Sateren, and Norman Myrvik. . . . Prof. B. J. Kleven is directing the Augsburg Band this year. . . . A gift of about 300 books came to the Augsburg library recently from Dr. 0. Myking Mehus, '16. . . . The Auggies won their first three basketball games, then dropped the fourth to Carleton by four points. Jucl Philstrom, ‘29, is the Coach. . . . Language teacher Marion LinI demann, is also an investigator for the F. B. I. . . . The Gospel Quartette (Clair Strommen, John Steen, Bernhard and Gerhard Bretheim) has made week' end trips to congregations at Willmar, Rochester, Ellendale, Spring Lake Park, and Lamberton. + Augsburg's second semester begins February 2. Students may register any time before that date. + By December 29 about $22,000 of the $50,000 goal for 194344 Augsburg current expenses had been gathered. This goal was adopted by the L. F. C. congregations at their annual meeting last June. The $22,000 figure represents a better start than has been made in previous years by this date, but the goal is also $10,000 higher. Helping increasingly to reach this goal are contributions from A. F. F. members who now numbers 405. Since last September 135 have been added. AUGSBURG MEN MISSING, DEAD News came Christmas Day that Ens. Curtis John, son, ‘3741, is “missing.” He was piloting a single' seater plane ofl' the coast of Rhode Island when he disappeared. . . . Lt. Charles Carlson, '42, of Min- neapolis, college chum of Ens. Curtis Johnson, is “missing” in action in the European area. . . . Lt. Richard Peterson, '4041, of the Army Air Corps. was reported killed in action over France. according to the “Chicago Sun," of November 20, 1943. He was a bombardier of the now famous Fortress, "The Mugger." He was the holder of the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. His home was in Denver. Augsburg also mourns the recent passing of four of her older graduates. Medical Missionary Dr. J. O. Dyrnes, ‘92, of the L. F. C. mission in Madagascar; G. O. Oudal, ‘97, prominent for years in the L. P. C. and in Lutheran Church circles in Minneapolis; Rev. M. Midthun, '90. retired L. F. C. pastor; and Rev. Hans H. Hagen, 91. retired N. L. C. A. pastor. An appreciation article will appear in the next Bulletin. Show less
Aussies Here and There Merrill Westergren, ’3840, who was graduated from the U. of M. in March, now works for the Larx Corp. in Minneapolis as a chemist. . . . Willard Wol' lander, 3647, in the Coast Guard 6 years, wrote mu' sic for the Band at Pearl Harbor. He now lives at Olympia, Wash. . . .... Show moreAussies Here and There Merrill Westergren, ’3840, who was graduated from the U. of M. in March, now works for the Larx Corp. in Minneapolis as a chemist. . . . Willard Wol' lander, 3647, in the Coast Guard 6 years, wrote mu' sic for the Band at Pearl Harbor. He now lives at Olympia, Wash. . . . Trine Swenson, '2930, is now Mrs. Ernest Alne of Astoria, Ore. She is a graduate nurse. . . . Roy Teppen, '28-29, is the Supervisor of Adult Education in Duluth. . . . Nora Stave, ‘27128, lives at Churchs Ferry, N. D. She is now Mrs. Joseph Blegen. . . . Two Auggies married last fall were Verda Severson, ‘4041, and Willard Setness, ‘3940. They live near Park River, N. D. . . . Doris Quamme, ‘3942, is in the U. S. Women‘s Marine Corps Re’ serve. . . . Loren Erickson. ‘3640, and Edna Kastner, '42, who has been teaching at Wanamingo, were married recently. Mr. Erickson is in the employ of Sears Roebuck, Minneapolis. . , . Fern Pederson, '29—30, and graduate nurse from Minneapolis Dea- coness Hospital is now employed at Portland, Ore. . . . Elmer A. Frykman, ‘41, has been teaching radio for the Army Air Corps, but plans to take a position with Honeywell‘s, Minneapolis, before long. . . . Rev. A. Borrevik, ‘32, now directs a Lutheran Service Center at Astoria, Ore. . . . Dr. Ralph Mortensen, ‘13, has encountered transportation difficulties on his trip to China to take over the leadership of the Amer, ican Bible Society in that country. He was delayed in South America for some time, but is now again on his way. . . . Capt. Neil M. Tangen, ‘3132, who is overseas, saw five Jap torpedo planes fly into a wall of l‘Ack Ack" from two U. S. Cruisers. Only one came out, he said, but four Grunmans came down out of the clouds and “chased him right into the laps of his ancestors." . . . Alonzo Tapager of the Auggie B.B. champion of ‘27, is in Boy Scout work at Detroit. . . . Tom Valvik, '42, and Charlotte Brude of Minneapolis were married recently. Tom is now in Africa. . . . Evelyn Olson, ‘41, teaches at Westby. Mont. . . . Donald Teigland. '33—36, is presi' dent of the Industrial Union Council of the “Quad Cities" in Northern Illinois. . . . Mrs. F. H. Kirtley (nee Carol Hibbard, '4142) now lives at Osawat' omie, Kansas. Her husband, a Northwest Airlines radio operator, will soon be in the navy. . . . Earl Glarborg, ‘3741, was married to Ethel Jensen in Philadelphia recently. . . . Waldemar Hagen, ‘26‘28, and M. A. from the U. of M. is now a special as sistant to the employment director at Consolidated ,Vultee Aircraft Corporation of San Diego, Calif. He found in a recent survey that about 75 per cent of Minnesota people who have migrated to California to work for Consolidated will stay there after the war, according to their declared intentions. Mr. Har gen has specialized in personnel work. . . . Evelyn Wibeto, ‘37458, is now Mrs. A. M. Stone of La Cresv centa, Calif. Her husband, Arnold, is an Auggie graduate of 1936 and a Lutheran pastor (Augustana). . . . Rev. Maurice Sand, ‘34, with‘ his family, is now enroute to South’ America to do mission work for the Lutheran World Mission Crusade. . . . Irene Hel' land, '29, has begun her work as librarian at Hinsdale, “1., a suburb of Chicago. , . . Lyle LeWis, ‘4041, has been given an honorable discharge from the army because of a physmal disability. He now works for Northern Pump. . . . Vincent Mostrom. ‘39. is now working in Minneapolis. + Some new teaching positions for Auggics in 1943' 44: Marvin Glesne, Marshall; Lewis Zahrendt, At' water, Supt; Helen Tokle, Pukwana, S. Du, Elsie Michaelson, Hutchinson; Martha Quanbeck, Greenr bush; Mildred Oudal, Benson; Ruth Aunc, Starbuck; Rose Korsmo, Jackson; Hazel Soiseth, Williston, N. D.; Gertrude S. Lund, Sauk Center; Thelma Em' berson, South Milwaukee, Wis; Gilma Sorkncss, Sherburn; Alvina Mjelve, Lindstrom'Center City; Grctha Halvorson, Wanamingo; Helen Mohn, Brooten; Percy Downing, Red Wing; Agzithe Kle' ven, Windom; Ernest Madson, Lake Crystal; Aaron Quanbeck, Cambridge; Venoy Glendenning, Mon; tevideo, AUGSBURG CHOIR RECORDINGS Recordings made by the 194243 Augsburg Choir under the direction of Prof. Opseth are now availr able at Augsburg~$125 each when called for, $1.40 when mailed. “Lost in the Night," by Cliristiansen, and "O Sing Unto Him" by Luvaas, are recorded on a single disc of Vinylite material, which suits any type of phonograph, according to Harry Sorenson, Choir manager. Orders may be addressed to him or to Miss Helen Nichols, at Augsburg. MISSIONARY GRADS RETURN In his first appearance at Augsburg Chapel since returning from China and the internment camp where the Japanese had kept him, Missionary Arthur Olson (L. F. C.) told how the individual citizens of Japan and America often show friendly interests in one another, even though their nations are hostile. Mr. Olson said that some of the most interesting conversations he had ever had were those with Jay panese guards at his mission. One of his captors ex' pressed the attitude by saying: “Your country and my country like this (pounding his fists together), but you and me—friends." It is God "who maketh wars to cease" in human hearts first, and then through the nations and their leaders. Accompanying Mr. Olson home was Mrs. Olson, and another L. F. C. missionary, F. Ditmanson. The latter‘s son, Marcy, '40, is still a prisoner of the Japanese. Show less
VOLUME VI NUMBER 1 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1869. THE 1 Editor: Nomian C. Anderson JANUARY 1944 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN AUvboUKG COLLEGE ARCHIVES The Announced But Unknown Savior "In the midst of you standeth one whom... Show moreVOLUME VI NUMBER 1 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1869. THE 1 Editor: Nomian C. Anderson JANUARY 1944 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN AUvboUKG COLLEGE ARCHIVES The Announced But Unknown Savior "In the midst of you standeth one whom ye know u not. The truth of this statement was definitely demon] strated by the group at which it was directed. Christ‘s birth had been proclaimed by the Angels and by the shepherds, so His coming was no dark secret. The weeping of Rachel for her children was heard far and wide in Judea. Men must have known the reason. The Savior, as a child, no doubt, played with other children and came into many homes. He astounded the learned men in the Temple when He was only twelve. We are told that He grew up in favor with men and God. When this statement was made He had arrived at the age when He should start His ministry. He had lived among these people for more than a quarter century; He had been proclaimed as the awaited Mes! siah; He had in various ways shown His divinity, and yet He was unknown. Why will not men believe that which they hear and see to be true? No, Jesus must complete His work and come to Calvary before there can be a complete release for men. The birth of a Savior has also been proclaimed to us. We, too, have seen signs of His divine power as He has touched the hearts of men. We have known about jesus for many years, but have we really known Him? With shame we must admit that we have not the intimate knowledge of Christ that could be er pected of us after years of Gospel light. May the Birth, and Ministry, and Cross of Christ become so real to us that no man can point at us and say, “In the midst of you standeth one whom ye know not." + (Prof. George Soberg, writer of the above meditation, is the teacher of mathematics at Augsburg—Ed.) “Education does not mean teaching people what they do not know. It means teaching them to behave as they do not behave. It is not teaching the youth the shape of letters and the v tricks of numbers, and then having them turn their ar rithmetic to roguery and their literature to lust. It means, on the contrary, training them into the per! fect exercise and kineg continence of their bodies and souls. It is a painful, continual, difficult work to be done by kindness, by watching, by warning, by precept, and by praise, but above all—by example." —Rusl(in. Show less
CAMPUS NEWS By January 16 a total of $98,100 (cash and pledges) had been reached in the Lutheran Free Church Cen— tennial drive to raise $140,000, The aim of the financial phase of the drive is to erase all debts on Lutheran Free Church institutions. Money collected is divided on a percentage... Show moreCAMPUS NEWS By January 16 a total of $98,100 (cash and pledges) had been reached in the Lutheran Free Church Cen— tennial drive to raise $140,000, The aim of the financial phase of the drive is to erase all debts on Lutheran Free Church institutions. Money collected is divided on a percentage basis with Augsburg receiving fifty per cent. Augsburg Alumni and former students are having a good part in the drive, too. Director Helland states that if there are some who for some reason have not been contacted and want to send a gift, they may send it directly to him at Augsburg, Dr. Both of Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary will be the principal speaker at the Twin City Lutheran Students Rally at Augsburg, Sunday. February 7. Registration begins at 3:30. The last copy of the Echo reports the doings of sev- eral Auggies in the service: . . . Lt. Helga Larson, former school nurse, “bumped into" Major Andreas- sen, former Auggie doctor, while in a restaurant over- seas. Dr. Hovland, now a lieutenant, is on desert ma- neuvers with the army in California. . . . Dr. Nash, professor of biology on leave of absence, is taking a special course at Ohio State University in connection with his work as instructor at the advanced flying school at Ellington Field, Texas. . . . Vance DeMong. ex' 46, is at the U. S. Naval Training Station at Far— ragut, Idaho. . . . Paul Kilde, ex ’46, left school to report to the army. Ensign Paulj‘ridlund, ‘42, who justvzimwd his course at Northwestern University, has received his commission and is en route to Seattle to report for duty on board ship. . . . Lt. Arthur Molvik, '40, has participated in a good deal of fighting in the southwest Pacific. . . Lt. Margaret Konsterlie is in England. . . . Col. Leif Sverdrup, ’18, is sewing at General MacArthur's headquarters in Australia. Dr. John Stensvaag, professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Exegesis in the Seminary, will 'be the speaker at Spiritual Emphasis Week, February 15-19. Augsburg’s basketball team defeated Concordia January 1' and brought its record to two victories as The BULLETIN of Augsburg College and Seminary mom. MINNESOTA A. z%;¢:w against two defeats in conference play. Macalester lost to the Auggies previously, but St. John and St. Olaf won. Those who braved the 20 degree below zero weather to attend the Twin City A.F.F. rally at Augsburg January 17 heard President Christensen explain the “Living Endowment" idea, and Mr. Abner Batalden offer suggestions on how Augsburg could meet and rise above the present crisis for liberal education. A beautiful service flag carrying 176 stars was pre- sented to Augsburg by the Women's Self Government Association in a chapel service, December 11. Some of the stars are worked into the design of a cross, with the others forming an appropriate border within the white field. Merton Strommen, Seminary “Middler.” composes music besides acting as student pastor of the Mora, Minnesota, Parish. Last year a Chicago publisher printed one of his compositions of sacred music. Later the piece was selected for use in the National Contest for High School Choirs. Christmas letters were sent to Auggies in the serv- ice. One Augsburg man stationed in Alaska sent $10 to the Auggies in school for a special Christmas treat in connection with the Christmas party, December 16. The Augsburg College Band gave its annual Fall Concert Tuesday evening, December 15. Under the leadership of Leland Sateren, the band has been going ahead steadily. Dr. Ralph Mortensen, ’16, has accepted a call from the American Bible Society as the director of the work of that organization in China. Dr. L. M. Jones, Professor of Chemistry donated 77 o on em to the‘cb‘lle'ge‘mra‘ry'fi cently. mos BOWBERG ascms (Continued tram page 1) thing but work and sacrifice and struggle through with all our might until victory was won? Would it be thinkable that we could be guilty of hoarding, or “chiseling,” or "slow-downs" of any kind? No! What America needs is to catch the spirit of boys like Row- berg, and then go to work. Then we'll win—and we'll win in faster time than we're making now. —II’. C. A. Section 502 9.1..ta. 0:731 I F“ -...-_L E ARCHIVES Show less
VOLUME W NUMBER 4 THE Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary. Minneapolis. Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1369. JANUARY 1943 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN Ensign Rowberg Escapes Sinking Ruflledge Augsburg College men in the service are a modest lot. That is, if Ensign Phillip... Show moreVOLUME W NUMBER 4 THE Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary. Minneapolis. Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution founded 1369. JANUARY 1943 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN Ensign Rowberg Escapes Sinking Ruflledge Augsburg College men in the service are a modest lot. That is, if Ensign Phillip Rowberg, '41, of Hanley Falls, Minn., is typical of the,dozens and dozens, both students and graduates, who have found their way into Uncle Sam’s forces. His ship was torpedoed and he had to fumble his way through the darkness to the upper deck, so that there he could jump into the Atlantic and start swim- . ming the several miles of water that separated him from the shores of Morocco. (He did find a boat after leaving a possible place on a raft to a fellow who couldn’t swim.) Then he spent some time with the army, fighting for a foothold on the "hottest" point of the whole in- vasion coast—undergoing strafing by enemy airmen. But he summed it all up as he left our Personnel Office (to which I had asked him so that I could do a little "pumping”) by saying, in response to an at- tempted expression of gratitude on my part for what he and the others are doing, “Oh, I haven’t done much. I don’t think that any one of us feels as though he's done a great deal." The next day he left to get his assignment to an- other ship—to undergo further dangers in situations where life depends on quick decisions, and to emerge —we hope and pray—as heroically and as modestly as before. a young citizen who laid aside teaching duties at Belview, Minn, to answer his country's call. But here are other stirring facts this clean-looking, oflicer-like young man told me as he sat talking, as though it were just routine. this business of dodging subs, and swimming for your life through the ocean waves. , His ship was the USS. Ruttledge. They got through all right—convoying their part of the army safely to the shores of Morocco. It was after they had finished that task that a prowling sub sank the Ruttledge, and another ship. Two torpedo hits finished Rowberg's ship. Each one knocked him 03 his feet. How big were those torpedoes? Well, nobody knows. The big- gest Rowberg has seen are 21 feet long. One like that must carry a lot of explosives. Strange things happen when a ship is going down. A friend remembered a pocket book pretty Well filled, left in his room. He dashed back to get it, but then, when ready to jump over the side—took oi! his trou- sers—and threw them aside, with the money. It went down with the ship. Film Gets Augsburg National Publicity More publicity for Augsburg has come as a result of the making of Alumni-sponsored film “Education for Freedom" last spring. _ Ormal Sprungman of Minneapolis who made the film has an article in the February issue of “Popular Photography” in which he describes how Auggies co- operated with him to produce the pictures. Accom— panying the article are several pictures from the film. Mr. Sprungman also showed the pictures before the Minneapolis Cine Club, an organization of about 75 people in the Twin City area who are interested in this kind of work. How about morale? “It’s fine," was the reply. “The boys feel that there's a job to be done—and somebody has to do it. So they go ahead. They want to get it over with as can as possible." “On the battlefield I saw a doctor doing wonderful things for a wounded man—using plasma. The man looked about 'gone’——but the doctor worked on him, and he was gradually revived. Every once in a while planes would come over, machinegunning everybody. Then we’d duck, and as soon as they were gone the ‘doc' would get busy. This was repeated again and again. About a week later I saw that man who was so nearly dead. and he was well on the road to re- covery." Then I asked Phillip about the religious factor—do the boys become more in earnest about religion. It was his opinion that they do. “The night before we got to our destination at Morocco, we had a Com- munion service. It was very well attended.” It was true that on board ship they had no chaplain for a period of about two months. Then they got a Catholic Chaplain. While they were convoying sol- diers, a Protestant, a very likeable man, served them. too. One chaplain, an Episcopalian, had won their hearts while they were training in New York. Said Rowberg, “Everybody thought he was a real man, the kind who understands you and wants to help." And then he left my office this modest young En- sign—a person of whom any college, and any com- munity, can well be proud. Not given to much talk, modest, disciplined—feeling that “there's a job to be done that has to be done, so let's get it over with as soon as possib ." If we “stay-at-homes," all of us, were imbued with that spirit and that detundnation, could we do any— (Continued on page 4) Show less
In One Spirit The crisis in higher education in America caused by the passage of the latest draft law strikes Augsburg also. Like other Liberal Arts colleges and theological seminaries, we shall face great obstacles in seeking to continue our work. But once again. as in former times of crisis,... Show moreIn One Spirit The crisis in higher education in America caused by the passage of the latest draft law strikes Augsburg also. Like other Liberal Arts colleges and theological seminaries, we shall face great obstacles in seeking to continue our work. But once again. as in former times of crisis, the friends of Augsburg are demon- strating the dependable quality of their loyalty, and the School will carry on, despite any difficulties to be faced. The student body will necessarily be curtailed for the time being. but we shall go forward in one spirit, even though for the time being some are sep- arated from one another in body. Times of trial and emergency bind us closer than ever to the institutions that have meant much to us. better after letter from students and faculty members away in Service bear witness to how strong is their love to their School, and how deeply their spiritual roots are planted here. The struggle for freedom has always been close to the heart of Augsburg. Today that struggle has be- come worldwide, and Augsburg's sons and daughters gladly do their part wherever they are called. The very center of Augsburg’s contribution to this effort will always be the spreading of the Christian Gos- pel, by which alone true freedom can be furthered among men. Let every Augsburg man and woman strive to be a true witness and champion of that freedom—in peace and in war, on the campus or at some other post of dutyi This is Alma Mater’s challenge to us today. —Bernhard Christensen With Auggies in Many Places A West Coast friend of Augsburg, member of a Lutheran Free Church Congregation, sent through his pastor, a gift of five dollars to the Personnel Office. The gift was to go to the youngest student from an L.F.C. congregation at Augsburg. LeRoy Gallop of Barronett, Wisconsin, a freshman, got the five dollars. Luther Mona, ’31, star forward on Augsburg basket- ball teams of his college days, has a new position at Minneapolis South High School. He is now the basket- ball coach, and brought his boys through to an upset victory over a favored Edison High team in the first game. Hosea Osterhus, ’38, has taken a year's leave of ab- sence from his duties at South High to work in a de- fense plant. The oldest graduate to contribute to the recent Alumni Appeal was Mr. Hallvard Askeland, '83, living It 6305 Oak Lawn Avenue, Minneapolis. The oldest graduate, member of the A.F.F., is Rev. J. Mortensen who was graduated from the Seminary in 1891. Glendon Dueland, ’29, has resumed teaching. She is located at Eliendale, Minnesota. Herbert Hanson, '26, entered Luther Seminary of St. Paul last fall. He has held important positions with several business firms since his graduation. "I've Got a New Student for You For Next Semester" PERSONNEL OFFICE AUGSBURG COLLEGE Minneapolis. Minnesota January 14, 1943 Dear friend of Augsburg: A lady walked into the Personnel Office one day this fall. After concluding a short conversation rele- vant to some problem she said, “Well, I think I’ve got a student for you for next semester. Anyway, he‘s planning on coming!" Who was the person? Some Lutheran Free Church Pastor? Or perhaps a graduate, teacher, or superin- tendent in a strategic position to influence young peo— ple to go to Augsburg? No! My caller was none of these—not even a mem- ber of an L.F.C. congregation. She is a farmer’s wife, a member of another Lutheran Church, too, but a real “booster” for Augsburg. This year she has two of her sons at our school. And she is busy “lining up” new prospects. C $ 0 t Many people are concerned about the future of the liberal arts colleges in these days. Augsburg's friends, her graduates and former students, have this concern in large measure for our school. They do something, too, to meet the situation. Well, let us face the facts. We know that the ordinary efforts of the past will not be sufficienf to meet the crisis of this year in the mat- ter of maintaining the enrollment, and thus balancing the budget. It will not be easy to find boys to attend college next year. What then?-—The only way for us to “come out on top" is to do more than we have ever done before in the field of student solicitation, especially among the girls. Will somebody be coming to Augsburg next semes- ter—or next fall—because you “got a student for us"? Friends of Augsburg, let us meet the challenge. Will you select one, or two, or a half dozen prospects and then spend time and energy enough to convince them that they ought to go to Augsburg? And will you let us know who they are, too, so that we can help along with informative literature? If we all work together, hard, we can meet the challenge of this hour. And we can win. But let us get busy at once. Yours for a continuing Augsburg—Now and after the war. Sincerely, Norman C. Anderson A PRESIDENT SAID 11' “Let your education be Christian. To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.” -—1'hoodero Renault Show less
The "Bulletin" Puts On a New Dress In a move to save money this and subsequent issues of the Augsburg Bulletin will appear in a new, the present form—which you hold in your hands. At the same time we would appeal to you for news items. Let us know what you are doing, also your friends. Post card... Show moreThe "Bulletin" Puts On a New Dress In a move to save money this and subsequent issues of the Augsburg Bulletin will appear in a new, the present form—which you hold in your hands. At the same time we would appeal to you for news items. Let us know what you are doing, also your friends. Post card items are welcome if you do not have time for longer contributions Send them to: The Augsburg Bulletin at our school.—Ed. The Foundation Fellowship Recently I met an old devoted friend of Augsburg. She lives about two hundred miles from Minneapolis, and is now in her eighty-third or eighty—fourth year. In the brief conversation we had together she re- vealed a quite thorough knowledge of our school. When she told me that she had never seen Augsburg, I became inquisitive to know how it had happened that the school had become endeared to her. Her an- swer was brief but convincing: "I have tried to read our Church papers regularly, and they bring news about Augsburg. The preachers I have listened to all my life have been Augsburg men. And we have had the pleasure in our home occasionally to entertain Augsburg professors." In these simple, but eflective ways, she had become a loyal friend of Augsburg. To my surprise she stated that she had remembered Augsburg with a gift in money every year since the school was moved from Marshall, Wis., to Minne- apolis in 1872. There was something solid about the plain, old lady that made her fascinating. She had not seen Augs- burg, and, of course, had not had opportunity to be a student there. But through reading the Church pa- pers, listening to sermons, and conversing with the teachers a spiritual blessing had come to her that helped her never to forget our school. The spirit of Augsburg had found a ready response in her heart. If we only knew their names, there are many others like her. And these devoted friends who have regu— larly remembered Augsburg with their prayers and their gifts have made it possible for Augsburg to do a consistent work in the field of training Christian missionaries, preachers and teachers for three quar- tu‘s of a century. A little over a year ago we began to build the Augs- burg Foundation Fellowship. This plan is meant to be a continuation and enlargement of the original group called the “Augsburg Friends.” And we have made some progress. To date two hundred, lacking three, are enrolled as members. These members are remem- bering Augsburg with monthly gifts that range trom ten dollars down to twenty-five cents. As soon as the Centennial Endeavor in our church is completed a more consistent effort will be made to enlarge this membership. Former students and graduates, and present students who “love the school where you belong," come and join us in this Fellowship. Now more than ever, because of the peculiar dim- culties that the present war has brought upon the church schools by taking the students for services in the armed forces, Augsburg needs a large number of devoted friends. And now is the time when we must set our faces toward the future and plan to have our share in the Christian reconstruction of the post-war world. Up from the ruins of bomb—torn nations will come a cry to the Christian Church, "Come over and help us. Be a good Samaritan unto us! Lead us to the Inn that has healing for our bodies and souls!" The church that supports and protects her Christian schools now will be the church that can most effec- tively respond to this call when the day comes. —Olaf Rogue. A.F.F. Members. No. 5l-99 (All addresses not including the state designation are from Minnesota) 51. Miss Jessie Christensen, Bertha; 52. Mr. Oswald Oudal, Minneapolis; 53. Miss Margaret Emerson, Wa- namingo; 54. Miss Bertha Rislov, Minneapolis; 55. Miss Esther Aune, Minneapolis; 56. Miss Gladys Lyng, Minneapolis; 57. Mr. Even Ose, Thief River Falls; 58. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Batalden, Minneapolis; 59. Miss Evelyn Lovaas, Montevideo; 60. Mr. Karl Xavier, St. Paul; 61. Miss Ruth Skovholt, Fergus Falls; 62. Miss Estelle Brenden, Felton; 63. Miss Wanda Severson, Alsen, N. D. 84. Mr. Carl Overvold, U. S. Army; 65. Mr. F. S. Kalberg, Circle, Mont; 66. Mrs. J. Amsth, Fargo, N. D.; 67. Miss Mildred S. Oudal, Balaton; 68. Miss Margie Enemark, Little Falls; 69. Rev. and Mrs. O. Sidney, Medicine Lake, Mont; 70. Miss Una Lee, North Bend, Ore.; 71. Miss Anna Dahlen, Minneapo- lis; 72. Mr. Wilhelm Helland, Minneapolis; 73. Mr. U. M. Johnson, Hopkins; 74. Miss Ardell Albertson, Wells; 75. Miss L. Bernice Kleven, Minneapolis. 76. Rev. B. A. Borrevik, Everett, Wash; 77. Rev. and Mrs. A. T. Moen, Port Orchard, Wash. ; 78. Mr. O. N. Ulleland, Everett, Wash.; 79. Miss Kirstine Han- sen, Tacoma, Wash; 80. Rev. J. M. Halvorson, Seat— tle, Wash: 81. Mr. Einar Batten, Seattle, Wash; 82. Mr. Roy E. Gordon, U. S. Army; 83. Rev. P. Eidaaa, Fargo, N. D.; 84. Rev. L. M. Gudmestad, Bellingham, Wash; 85. Rev. H. E. Hagen, Fosston; 86. Rev. Lester A. Dahlen, Pukwana, S. Dak.; 87. Miss Annetta Lar— son, Fargo, N. D. 88. Miss Synnove Stenberg, Seattle, Wash; 89. Mr. Karaten Kristensen, Augsburg; 90. Mr. Lu Verne Nel- son, Augsburg; 91. Miss Esther Anflnsen. Hawley; 92. Mr. Iver Sonnack, Augsburg; 93. Mr. Morris Ul- ring, St. Paul; 94. Miss Helen Rowberg. Bagley; 95. Rev. D. R. Anderson, Minneapolis; 96. Rev. John A. Houkom, Ashland, Wis; 97. Rev. and Mrs. Harold Grindal, Tioga, N. Dak.; 98. Mr. Arthur M. Knudson, Army Air Corps; 99. Dr. Bernhardt Kleven, Minne- apolis. Show less
One Hundred Years . . . Since the very beginning of the Lutheran Church among our fore; fathers who came to settle in the great northwest. Christian Education has been an integral part of our church work. In the first congrega' Bernhard A. Helland Centennial Director tion, which our ancestors... Show moreOne Hundred Years . . . Since the very beginning of the Lutheran Church among our fore; fathers who came to settle in the great northwest. Christian Education has been an integral part of our church work. In the first congrega' Bernhard A. Helland Centennial Director tion, which our ancestors organized at Muskego, Wis, in 1843, educar tion of the young was provided for. This year we are preparing to celc' brate one hundred years of progress in our church—one hundred years of God‘s grace. In this Centennial Endeavor Christian Education is be ing accorded a prominent part. Our Christian institutions have provided scores of men and Women who have gone out to take their places of service in the churches and Communities. They have helped to pattern the design for Christian lIV‘ iiig among our young people. Their contribution to the life of our com- munities has been invaluable. In order that this beneficial in' fluence may be made permanent in our country. the foundation of our church schools must be strengthened. It is one of the aims of our Centeii' iiial Endeavor to liquidate the debts of our church schools The debt of Augsburg. which has been accruing through the acquisition and improve' ment of property. as well as through inadequate financial support from our‘congregations during the strin' gent years, is approximately $75,001). Through the attainment of our goal: “One thousand $100 gifts—and a gift from everyone" we aim to liqui' date this debt. as well as the other debts of our Lutheran Free Church. This is a proper time to liquidate debts. as our government recom’ mends the paying of all private and institutional obligations. Several alumni of Augsburg have already pledged $100, either in cash or in Defense Bonds. Others have promv ised lesser sums. Let us unite in removing from our Alma Mater the burden of debt,.so that she may face the future with a secure confidence. Bernhard ‘A. HellandT Show less
Alumni Plan For New Year of Activity Taste of the Twin City Alumni for summer outings, apparently only whetted by last summer's excursions, will be further satisfied if the trip tentatively scheduled for July 29, can be carried out. Committee mem' bers J. Formo and Melvin Fossan are making... Show moreAlumni Plan For New Year of Activity Taste of the Twin City Alumni for summer outings, apparently only whetted by last summer's excursions, will be further satisfied if the trip tentatively scheduled for July 29, can be carried out. Committee mem' bers J. Formo and Melvin Fossan are making arrangements. The latter was one of these new committee members elected at the annual meeting. 0. Raymond Bolt stad and Vincent Mostrom are the others. The annual meeting, sans banquet and formality, attracted about 120, even though it was held on the evening of Memorial Day. Most of those in attendance were enthusiastic about the type of meet' ing held. Most appreciated was the singing of Norman Myrvilt. Chief decisions were: Amend the constitution to permit mail vote for officers; set a budget of $500 for next year; carry through the Build’ ing Fund Drive to the 75,000 goal for Auggies. . . . Of the ten grad' uates who died in the past year, Rev. Walter Masted, ‘33, NLCA pastor of Greenbush, Minn, and Rev. Au” gust Bredesen, CT, ‘91, have died since the last Bulletin was printed. A brief memorial tribute was paid to these and the 17 Auggies who have died in the World War II. Included in the budget for next year is the scholarship item also. Those who are interested in apply- ing for the current scholarship should apply at once to President Bernhard Christensen. Besides contributing to the Altim' ni Treasury, a number of Auggies have given to both the Building Fund and the A.F.F. during the past year. Special thanks was expressed to them. A large share of the $7,000 given to Augsburg through the A.F. F. last year, unflanfmm Alumni. THE BULLETIN of PAID Minneapolis. Minn. PERMIT NO. 2947 H Postmaster: If undeliverable for any reason notify sender stating reasons on form 3547, postage for which is guaranteed. Show less
News from the Home Base A professional survey of Augs' burg has just been completed by Dr. M. G. Neale, Professor of Educa’ tional Administration at the Univer’ sity of Minnesota. All phases of Augsburg‘s program were examined. The five Seminary graduates were ordained at the Lutheran Free Church... Show moreNews from the Home Base A professional survey of Augs' burg has just been completed by Dr. M. G. Neale, Professor of Educa’ tional Administration at the Univer’ sity of Minnesota. All phases of Augsburg‘s program were examined. The five Seminary graduates were ordained at the Lutheran Free Church Annual Conference June 8, with calls as follows: Harry Sorenr son, Milroy, Minn; Emil Kallevig. Superior, Wis; Paul Sonnack, Moose Lake, Minn; Robert Krueger, Salem, Ore.; Leslie Brandt, Pukwana, S. D. Prof. E. Urdahl represents Augsr burg in the college workshop at the University of Minnesota this sum, mer. Before that time he and other Augsburg faculty members conduct' ed their own workshop on Campus, June 12113. A special curriculum for parish workers is being inaugurated for 194546. This involves the addition of a number of new courses, includ' ing shorthand, typewriting, and of' fice practice. Students who complete the course will be prepared both for high school teaching and for service as parish workers. The war took a great toll of the 1945 college class. Only 23 of the 130 who began in 1941 were gradu‘ ated, 17 women and 6 men. All of the prospective teachers are placed, with salaries running from $180 to $235. The Auggie baseball team despite its all'civilian status, finished the sea« son in a tie for first place, contrary to the announcement in the Star- ]oui-nal recently. One Auggie victory had been omitted in that tabulation. . . . "Doc" Strommen is back with the Rochester team of the Interna' Mrs. Olga Torvik Greetings from nearly every state in the union were received by Mrs. Olga Torvik when she was honored this spring. The occasion was her birthday, number seventy. She has been a house mother at Augsburg since 1929, but retired at the end of this school year. tional League. . . . Marvin Sulzdorf. ‘44, reported to the Columbus, Ohio. team after finishing his teaching work. The student solicitation program this year is in charge of Mrs. H. P. Opseth. Prospects are “looking up“ for next year, she reports. Grace Carlsen, Marie Gjenvick. and Vera Thorson won highest honors in scholarship in the Class of '45. . . . Pastors Clarence J. Carl’ sen and John A. Houkom spoke at the graduation and baccalaureate services. . LuVerne Nelson is president of the Concordia Society for next year, Randolph Quanbeck of the Student Society. 21 Show less