In Memoriam Isadora Anderson. Viola Damschen henna. Rev. John Houkonr-all summon- ed by death within a few weeks! It is a strange experience to receive so swiftly. one after another. these messages of the passingofthreewhohsdoveraperiodof years been so closely associated with our work at Augsburg... Show moreIn Memoriam Isadora Anderson. Viola Damschen henna. Rev. John Houkonr-all summon- ed by death within a few weeks! It is a strange experience to receive so swiftly. one after another. these messages of the passingofthreewhohsdoveraperiodof years been so closely associated with our work at Augsburg. But though they have gone on. Augsburg's life and work will always be richer because of what they so generously gave. Isadora Anderson (35-36) was out As- hton: Regimr from 19394946. includ- ing the dificult war years. She gave her- clf unsparingly no her work, with a faith- fulnen and eficiency that was a challenge tousall.Forthepsstthreeyearsshe held a very responsible position with the Minnesota Historical Association in St. Paul. Though her last illness was long and painful, she bore it with victorious faith in Grist and met death unafraid. Viola Danssrben Benson (53-34) of Kintyre. North Dakota. passed away after a brief illness following a serious opera- tion. She leaves to mourn her her hus- band. Rev. Hamar Benson. and three children. Viola spent only one year as a student at Augsburg. After completing her course at Valley City S. T. C.. she went on to teaching. and then to the busy life of the parsonage. Her strong and ra- diant personality and her whole life-serv- ice were dedicated to Christ and to His Church. Hundreds who learned to know her will continue to thank God that she passed their way. Rev. John A. "OM. '14 and '17. of Ashland. Wisconsin. was the Chairman of our Board of Trustees for thirteen years (l9jf-l94S). He bore a large part of the burden of planning for the build- ing of both Memorial Hall and the Sci- ence Hall. A hard worker. a devoted friend. an ardent supporter of the cause of Christian education. he made a fine and an enduring contribution to Augsburg's life. The day following his sudden pass- ing from a heart attack an editorial in the Asbland Daily Press aptly and truly characterized his life as . . . "well round- ed. filled with service [or others. nsature In wisdom and gently understanding in personal contacts, crowned with self-dis- cipline and devotion to his pro/em'on and his people." He is survived by his wife. Agnes. and a son. Leif. an ensign in the Navy. From the vantage-point of death the values of life stand out in clearer outline. The witness of these three lives. like those of hundreds of other Augsburg men and women. challenge all of us to the high quality of Christian living which they exemplified in so notable a degree. —Dr. Bernhard Christensen . . I Iobnny Kolerar. '30. Augsburg Col- lege's famed athlete and one of Minnea- polis' greatest. passed away on Monday. December Is. John had sufiered for some time from cancer of the lungs and as early as last September. it became just a matter of time for this great fighter. John graduated from Minneapolis Roosevelt High School where he earned twelve letters and gained all-city laurels in both basketball and football. Matri- culating to Augsburg he became an all- state basketball and football player. Many of the older grads will remember how John scampered on the basketball court. controlling the ball almost at will and acting as player-coach for his team. After leaving college. John gained not- able success as athletic ooach at Blooming- ton High School. The love of the students for him as a coach and as a man was most evident when they came enmasse to at- tend his funeral. Surving John are his widow. Evelyn. and two sons. his parents. three sisters and two brothers. William and George. ’ss- Services were held December 14 at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Minnea- polis. Though John is gone. his memory will always live at Augsburg as an athlete. as a scholar and as a gentleman. QUANBECKS RETURN TO MADAGASCAR Following farewell services for them in St. Luke's and Trinity churches in Min- neapolis on Sunday. January 15. Rev. and Mrs. Caleb Quanbeck. '14 and '36 (Con- stance Jerstad. ’16) and their son Stan- ley bade their final farewell at an Augs- burg convocation January 18 before re- turning to the Madagascar mission field. their "home." The Quanbeclts set out in a truck specially constructed to ford streams and insulated to fend off tropical heat. They sailed from New York on January )0 and plan to be on the ocean about twenty days before reaching their destination. Pastor and Mrs. Quanbeck returned to the United States a couple of years ago after spending ten years in serving the Malagasy people. They spent much of their time while here traveling and pre- senting the cause of foreign missions to churches and other organizations. Engagements Lorraine Weltzs'n. '49. to Earl Peter- son of Maple Plain. Minnesota. Both are attending the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis. Dorotby Swanson (47-49) to Gerald "Rocky" Ryan (43-49). both of Min- neapolis. Wedding Bells Jeanette Anderson (46-47) and Ar- tbasr C. Meyer. Jr. (47-48) at High Point. North Carolina. Rev. Carl Carlsen. '43 and '46. and Helen Olson at Zahl. North Dakota. Rev. Caslsen is pastor at Tioga. North Dakota. Rhonda Heltner (46—48) and Dorian Lybeck in Fargo. North Dakota. Dorlan is a Senior at Concordia College. They reside at 807 Ioth St. South in Fargo. William Hesselgrave, '48. and Lucille Larson at First Lutheran Church of Rock island. Illinois. Marilynn Halvorson, '30. and [uses Parker. ’30. in Minneapolis. Marilynn is a January graduate; Jim graduates this June. They live at 1318 9th Street South in Minneapolis. Births A boy. David Karl. on December 18. I949 to Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Benzel, '[l (Vera Thorsen. '45) of 2316 17th Ave- nue South. Minneapolis. Their first child. A boy. Saul George. on January 10. 1930 to Dr. and Mrs. Iobn Stenss'aag. '36 and 39 (Hannah Mehus. '36). 1816 E. 34th St.. Minneapolis. Their fourth child. Mrs. George Sverdrup ll. of the Augs- burg stafi. received good news in dupli- cate the other day: two of her daughters gave birth to babies on the sand of Janu- ary. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Ellison (Valborg Sverdrup. '33) are the parents of an 8 pound baby girl. Ruth Marie. They live at 1118 Carlton Drive. Glendale. Cali- fornia. A baby boy. James. was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley P. Kennedy (Ka~ tharine Sverdrup. ’yl) of 927 8—13 Lex— ington Drive. Glendale 6. California. The boy weighed in at 6 pounds. 8% ounces. A boy. Cameron Carl. to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Berg. '49. 1114 41st Street. Molinc. Illinois. on January 18. 1950. Cameron, their second child. weighed 8 pounds. 9% ounces at birth. Show less
AUGGIE FROSH SPANK BASKETBALL TEAM TO TOP RUNG OF CONFERENCE LADDER The Auggies have a winning team! In conference play they have yet to taste defeat. Of course, since the composition of the team is mostly Freshmen, we aren't going to go out on a limb and forecast a Championship outfit yet. They... Show moreAUGGIE FROSH SPANK BASKETBALL TEAM TO TOP RUNG OF CONFERENCE LADDER The Auggies have a winning team! In conference play they have yet to taste defeat. Of course, since the composition of the team is mostly Freshmen, we aren't going to go out on a limb and forecast a Championship outfit yet. They have much experience to garner—and the test of a winning team comes when they run up against the leaders of past years: Ham- line and St. Thomas. But things are looking up athletically. That is definite. It is a pleasure to watch individual stars of high school days being molded into a smooth functioning team. Each game has found these "stellars" go- ing to newly found heights—and they love it! They are not a big-headed squad; rather they are most modest over their accomplishments, and always concerned over their errors. In the last Bulletin, I promised you some fancy basketball, barring unfore- seen events. It has come to pass, since never has this writer seen a group of X' ’5‘ “ youngsters with such natural maneuver- ability and all around generalship. Most members of the squad have uncanny "shooting eyes.” They can hit from any part of the floor. When these boys all decide to play ball on one night, then any- thing can happen. We’re going to string along with our first impressions—that by the time the season is concluded, this team will be well along in the upper bracket of games won and lost. JOHNNY WERKET HAS SKATES WITH WINGS Johnny Werket, ’49, is doing it again! As in the past two winters, Johnny is now in Europe competing for specdskating honors with Europe's best. A few weeks ago Norway captured the international Kings cup meet, but our Johnny stole the show. He flashed over the ice in 2:21.9 to capture the 1,500 meter event, thus making the skating experts of Norway predict he would be favored in the World Members of the basketball team this year are as follows: Name Class Pas. ‘laurie Balzer ~ Freshman. ., Quad-s e ‘Rager Beamon Freshman Forward Gerald Davis Junior Center Don Fladlond Junior Guard Dave Hagert Sophomore Guard William Holte Senior Center 'Ernie Hone Senior C-F Bruce Johnson Freshman Forward Richard Jones Senior Forward ‘James Kottom Sophomore Center 'Ronald Lund Senior Center ‘Donold Reimer Freshman Guard Robert Swannel Freshman Forward H Height Weight Age Hometown 6’1” 190 18 Dawson, Minn. 6’3" 180 21 Mpls. North 6’ 170 21 Grand Forks, N. D 6'2" 165 21 Starbuck, Minn. 6’3” 185 24 Mpls. Washburn 6’2” l85 27 Eden Prairie, Minn. 6’ 170 I8 Mpls. South 5’10" 150 23 Mpls. Central 6’3“ 208 21 Renville, Minn. 6’5” 203 23 Wannamingo, Minn. 5'10” 160 18 Mountain Lake, Minn. 5’9" I40 2i Mpls. South speedskating championships which opened at Eskilstuna, S w e d e n, the following weekend. Winning the 1,500 meter event at all the meets in Europe is Johnny’s specialty. His European ice-skating career began in 1948 when he interrupted his college ca- reer to go to St. Mauritz, Switzerland, as a member of the 4-man U. 8. Olympic speedskating team, where he made the best showing of any American. But it was during his post-Olympic tour of the Scandinavian skating circles that he caused the greatest sensation. Termed “mighty mite" by the Norwegians, Johnny, who stands 5 feet 4% inches, performed the, phenomenal feat of defeating Norway's and Europe’s best in the International championships at Oslo in February of that year. From there he went to Helsinki, Finland for the World championships where he missed the title honors by less than one point. (Oddly enough, he was beaten by Odd Lundberg of Norway, who ate John’s ice at Oslo.) The huge crowd gathered in the Helsinki Olympic stadium handed Werket a greater ovation than ever accorded Paavo Nurmi, Fin- land’s greatest athlete of all time. Last year Johnny returned to Europe under the auspices of the Amateur Skat- Ji. “-110. _20.-Mpls..-Sou, tlL.--.-.......-_ . .--,-M.._.. , c. -e. - " mg Union: to represent thiskcountryflin the World championships at Oslo and in the International championships there a week later, where he gained the world's 1,;00 meter speed skating title. He won the Tryvans Pokal trophy a second year in a row in the world championships—"If I get back there next year and win it again, I'll have permanent possession.” We're betting on Johnny. —D.S. The Bulletin of WW and TW’ 5mm 8th St. and 21st Ave. . MINNEAPOLIS 4, MINNESOTA AUGSBURG CLLLZL; AiLCiilVES AUGSBURG BULLETIN Published bi-monthly and one additional issue in April by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary at Minneapolis, Minnesota, Entered as second—class matter March 21, 194,7 at the post ofice at Minneaoplis, Minnesota. Vol. XII, No. 1 January, 1950 Show less
AROUND THE AUGGIE FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE I920-I929 Rolfe Dable, ’20, is a Doctor of Chiro- practics of some renown in Minneapolis and maintanis his oflice at 55 South 8th Street. Prof. T. H. Quanbeck, '21, who re- signed as President of Oak Grove Semi- nary in Fargo, North Dakota, last sum— mer, is... Show moreAROUND THE AUGGIE FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE I920-I929 Rolfe Dable, ’20, is a Doctor of Chiro- practics of some renown in Minneapolis and maintanis his oflice at 55 South 8th Street. Prof. T. H. Quanbeck, '21, who re- signed as President of Oak Grove Semi- nary in Fargo, North Dakota, last sum— mer, is doing graduate work in the field of education at the University of South- ern California, Los Angeles. His present address is 9417 Kittyhawk Avenue, Los Angeles 45. Ret'. Viggo Dable, '22 and '15, has re- cently moved from his parish at Hawley, Minnesota and is now pastor of the Lex- ington Park Avenue Church in Minnea— polis. His new address is 2424 Butler Place, Minneapolis. Luther Slet/en (25-28), 3621 Morgan Avenue North in Minneapolis, was re- cently appointed a Municipal Judge of Minneapolis by Gov. Luther W. Young— dahl. Rev. Trygt'e F. Dable, C. T. ’26, Spi- cer, Minnesota, and a party of five other pastors recently returned from a tour of the Lutheran mission field in Mexico. Be- sides visiting the border stations and the field in Mexico, they attended the CON- FRATERNIDAD of the native Gospel workers held in Villa Mainero, Tamauli- pas, the early part of December. Aneil Ilstmp (27-29) t e a c h e s and coaches at West High School in Minnea- polis. He lives at 4039 Quentin Avenue, St. Louis Park. 1930-1939 On a year's leave of absence from the Los Angeles Schools, Elmer A. Hendrick- son, '31, is in Berlin teaching in the American Dependent School. Elmer tells us that he teaches science and math and his facilities include "two well equipped laboratories, an excellent German assist- ant and enough equipment and supplies to teach college classes." Weekends he spends in touring the American zone of Germa- ny and visiting nearby Holland and Swit- zerland. Lul/Jer Mona, '31, of 3710 15th Ave- nue South in Minneapolis, coaches and teaches at South High School. Harold Grotb (32—35), in sales promo- tion for Minnesota Mining, has been transferred to Cleveland to head up the sales force in their new plant there. Orris Hanson, '32, is Superintendent of Schools at Brooten, Minnesota. He is busy with building plans and expects to enlarge the school, both for expanded cur- riculum offerings and to meet the increased enrollment. Orris is just completing his eighth year at Brooten. Harold "Red" Hanson, ’33, is associated with the Gamble Company at its ofices in Minneapolis. Sigurd Sonia, '33, is Principal and coach of the Cyrus Public Schools in Minnesota. Sig is doing fine, reports a good basketball team and an exceptionally fine student attitude. Sig is still horse- shoe champ at Augsburg. Arnold Peters, '33, is working with the Jefferson Transportation company at 1 114 Currie Avenue, Minneapolis. Fritz Morgan, ’34, is teaching at Jor— dan Junior High School in Minneapolis. He now lives at 5205 Columbus Avenue South. His brother, Clayton Morgan, '31, teaches at Franklin Junior High and maintains his residence at 9 E. 48th Street. Lorraine Bergelund, ’34, has moved from Bellingham, Minnesota to Harmony, Minnesota, where she is a teacher in the high school. Doris Nilsen, '34, is a stenographer for General Mills in Chicago. Miss Nilsen contemplates a future move to the Min- neapolis oflice. Ioe Mattson, ’35, is completing his eighth year at New London, Minnesota, as Principal of Schools. He will receive his M.A. degree from the University of Washington this summer Ralph Casperson, ’36, is an instructor in Phillips Jr. High in Minneapolis. His home address is 5109 Washburn Avenue South. Hosea Ostcrbus, ’36, is a counsellor at South High School, Minneapolis. Home: 4539 Lakeland Avenue North, Robbins- dale. George Knutson, ’37, is making his home at Starbuck, Minnesota, where he is oflice manager for the Starbuck Con- crete Works. Mrs. Knutson is the former Genera Larson, ’37. .’o‘ 19404949 Rueben Egeberg, '42, is located in Min- neapolis as a representative of the Luther— an Brotherhood Insurance Company. Stanford Nelson, '43, is coaching and teaching at Farmington, Minnesota. Lawrence Quanbeck, Augsburg's Alum- ni Prexy and graduate of 1947, is Execu- tive Secretary of the Minneapolis South- town YMCA. Arnie Skarr, ’48, is engaged in social work in the city of Minneapolis. Arnie resides at 4319 4th Avenue South. Ron Swenson, ’48, is salesman for the Minar Ford Company of Minneapolis. Ron invites anyone who is interested to con- tact him there or at his home at 342; Cedar Ave. DR. GEISEMAN TO ADDRESS INSTITUTE ON CHRISTIAN HOME Dr. 0. A. Geiseman, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church of River Forest, Illi- nois, and nationally known speaker and writer in the field of practical religion, will be the chief speaker at the "Institute on the Christian Home" to be held at Augsburg College on February 20 and 21, 1950. Culminating each of the two days of discussions, films and exhibits, Dr. Geiseman will address the institute dele- gates on “The Biblical Concept of the Christian Home." The sessions begin at 2:00 pm. each day following registration. All who can are urged to attend. CHOIR Jan. 28, WiIImar, Minn.; Jan. 29, Far- go, N. D.; Jan. 30, Minor, N. D.; Jan. 31, Williston, N. D.; Feb. I, Havre, Mont.; Feb. 2, Great Falls, Mont.; Feb. 3, Cut Bank, Mont.; Feb. 5, Seattle, Wash.; Feb. 6. Vancouver, B. C.; Feb. 7, Ta com a, Wash.; Feb. 8, Enumclaw, Wash.. Feb. 9, Portland, Oregon; Feb. 10, Astoria, Oregon; Feb. 12, Ellensburg, Wash.; Feb. 13, Spokane, Wash.; Feb. 14, Missoula, Mont.; Feb. 16, Bismarck, N. D.; Feb. 17, Valley City, N. D. (Continued from page 5) MARCH 18 SET FOR SPRING CHOIR CONCERT C OME to the annual Spring Concert at the Augsburg Collage Chair,- H EAR the white rabed choir sing the best in sacred choral music 0 N Saturday evening, March 18, 1950, at 8:15 p. m. I N Central Lutheran Church, Grant and 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis. R ECEIVE a blessing as you listen to those inspired singers under the export direction of Prof. Henry Opseth. (Tickets will be available at the Downtown Ticket Office, Minneapolis.) Show less
CHORAL CLUB ANTICIPATES TOUR The Augsburg Choral Club, under the direction of Prof. Leland B. Sateren, be— gins its annual winter concert tour on Sunday, February 26 when it leaves by chartered bus for a week's trip through southeastern Minnesota and southern \Wis- consin. Each year the Choral... Show moreCHORAL CLUB ANTICIPATES TOUR The Augsburg Choral Club, under the direction of Prof. Leland B. Sateren, be— gins its annual winter concert tour on Sunday, February 26 when it leaves by chartered bus for a week's trip through southeastern Minnesota and southern \Wis- consin. Each year the Choral Club takes a week's tour to some area of the upper midwest. Last year found the group trek- ing into northern Minnesota and up as far as Winnipeg, Canada, where Leland Sateren and his singers became temporary subjects of the king by donning British berets. The Choral Club each year sings a number of compositions from the pen of its director. This year they will present his "Thy Lamb,” "Where Love Might Enter In," and "Most W’ondrous King- dom.” Completed arrangements for the tour have not yet been made, but the tenta- tive itinerary appears below: Sunday, Febrhary 26, Fariboult, Minn. Sunday, Feb. 26, Wanamingo, Minn. Monday, Feb. 27, Spring Valley, Minn. Tuesday, Feb. 28, Preston, Minn. Tuesday, February 28, Westby, Wis. Wednesday, March 1, Argyle, Wis. Thursday, March 2, Racine, Wis. Friday, March 3, Madison, Wis., at Burke Lutheran Church, Rt. 1 All alumns interested as to place and time of Choral Club concerts are urged to follow further developments in their local newspapers. “.4... AUGSBURG WELCOMES D. P. STUDENT At last they were here! It was the be- ginning of December and excitement ran high at Augsburg, for the person the students had waited for since the begin- ning of the fall semester had arrived. Only it wasn‘t just one person, it was two: Karlis Ozolins, the new D. P. stu- dent, and his wife. Sulamit, had just at— rived in Minneapolis from Germany. "I have wanted always to come to America,” stated Mr. Ozolins in his soft- spoken manner, "because it seemed to be the only country where people could live in freedom and peace.” Such fundamen- tal enthusiasm warmed the hearts of those who had worked long and industriously that a D. P. student at Augsburg might be possible—the National Student Asso- ciation on campus who fostered the drive for funds, and the school administration that agreed to provide a year's tuition scholarship. Fleeing before the onrush of commun- ism in their native land of Latvia in 1944, the Ozolins moved to Germany where he spent four years studying theology and she, languages, at the University of Mar- burg. At Augsburg he intends to finish some prerequisite courses and then enter the Seminary. Both have secured jobs as a means of becoming self-sufficient and plan soon to start procedures for becom- ing American citizens. The warm-hearted gratitude and appre- ciation of the Ozolins was deepened when Leland Sateren runs over a number with several Choral Club members during a pro-tour rehearsal. in the true spirit of Christmas the Aug- gies presented them with all the gifts under the Christmas tree at the annual Christmas party in the gymnasium. The Ozolins were overwhelmed and Karlis commented before opening a big box con- taining a blanket, “We wouldn’t be sur- prised even to find my brother—in-law in this one.” The present spirit of the Ozolins and a promise of their future worth is mir- rored in the words of thanks spoken by Mr. Ozolins at the welcome service for them in the chapel: Dear American Friends! After a long time waiting in Germany and after a little shorter time of voyage over the ocean I arrived on Sunday 4th of December in Minneapolis. The first I saw through the window of my car was a beautiful sunrise over the town, that I understood as a sign of a new beginning in my life. Afterwards in the worship and Communion service in the Trinity Lutheran Church I got a very deep impression of this big point of my life. I want to express it with words of Revelations of St. Iohn, Chapter 21: "I saw a new heaven and a new earth.” I am very happy here in your country and I thank you for your kind help and the possibility you gave me to study and to lit/E here. Especially I thank Mr. and Mrs. Chris- tensen who helped me and help me in my first steps. You must excuse me if I don’t speak good your language or if I am making mistakes against your customs and your way of life. Please correct me and tell me all things that I am doing wrong for I want to be a good scholar of this school and a good friend of yours. But God the Almighty does help me to lead a right way of life; be a serritor of God and men all my life long. (I know you had the intention to make a D. P. boy happy, but as you see it hap- pcnrd with two ,the second is my wife, Mrs. Ozolins.) —D.S. THREE RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS Miss Gerda Mortenson, Dean of Wom- en, recently returned from the hospital after spending a short time of rest there. Dr. Burntvedt, President of the Lu- theran Free Church, suffered a heart at- tack on January 26 while pushing his car trying to get it started. His condition is improving. Another on the list is Miss Ethel Inge- bretson, Assistant Treasurer. Show less
Two Heads Has Traveler Dehle ' vmca: nan“: Holds abs-sinke- head —Courteey Minneapolis Tribune SEVERSON APPOINTED UTAH PRISON OFFICIAL Alvin O. Severson. '17. was recently appointed permanent warden of the Utah state prison by the Utah State Board of Corrections. The appointment was made... Show moreTwo Heads Has Traveler Dehle ' vmca: nan“: Holds abs-sinke- head —Courteey Minneapolis Tribune SEVERSON APPOINTED UTAH PRISON OFFICIAL Alvin O. Severson. '17. was recently appointed permanent warden of the Utah state prison by the Utah State Board of Corrections. The appointment was made following the submission of a report by veteran federal prison official Severson recommending changes towards a better prison system for Utah. At the time he was in Salt Lake City on a 30-day "loan" from federal penitentiary at McNeil ls- land. Washington. serving as an advisor to the Board of Corrections. Hailing from Brandt. South Dakota. Severson was a star athlete during his stay at Augsburg. Upon his graduation in 19a7 he became athletic coach and principal at Milan. Minnesota and later was Superintendent of Schools at Hollo- way. Minnesota. and Northwood. North Dakota. He then went into government service where he spent nine years with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. His last post was being lieutenant at the federal peni- tentiary at McNeil Island. Washington. The grotesque object that Vince Dahle. '49. is toying gingerly with in the op- posite pose is probably just what you (in one of your worst nightmares) would rec- ognize it to be: a shrunken human head. It is just one of the things. perhaps one of the most sensational things. that Vince brought back with him from a couple season's stay in Colombia. South Ameri- ca. where he went last spring to study his selected topic of "Normal Schools" under the auspices of SPAN (Student Project for Amity Among Nations). On one of his first days back home. Vince came breeling into our ofiice with a small white box in his hand and a run- ning commentary of the political and so- cial Colombia in his head. The box he set on our desk and asked (with a casual smile quite misleading) if we wished to see its contents. He removed the cover. carefulIy unfolded the pink tissue paper and revealed. to our horrified yet mor- bidly curious eyes. a small shrunken head with face of brown skin. and hair. eye- lashes and eyebrows of coarse black. The nose was broad and flat and the full lips were sewed together with heavy thread. Then. while with the same amount of care he replaced the pink folds of tissue and the cover. he told us that he had re- ceived the head from a friend of his in Colombia who got it from a friend in Ecuador. Vince wasn't sure whether or not the head was genuine and while searching for a connoisseur of shrunken heads. he dropped in at the Star and Tribune Building in downtown Minnea- polis where he and the head caused quite a sensation among gaping spectators. If it's the real thing. he will give it to some worthy institution or to someone else. "l have no personal use for it." the Minneapolis Morning Tribune quoted him as saying. Vince stayed longer abroad than most SPAN students. who returned at the end of the summer. Last summer he narrowly missed the devastating Ecuador earth- quake by one day and later was caught in the midst of the political revolution in Bogota, Colombia. Then was when Vince decided to return to the United States— while "i was still alive and happy.’I His immediate plans for the future are indefi- nite. —-D. S. Conscience: The still small voice that makes you feel still smaller. AULSHLHHJ u,_.'i!‘ CLAENCE LARSON TO ASSUME OAK GROVE PRESIDENCY Rev. Clarence A. Larson. C. T. '38. of the L. F. C. pastorate in Portland. Ore- gon. will assume the presidency of Oak Grove Seminary at Fargo. North Dakota. next July. Rev. Larson is well qualified for his new position. He spent his first two years (1931-33) of his undergraduate study at Augsburg College where he was active in athletics, especially basketball. He then transferred to the University of North Dakota where he graduated in 193$ with a major in history. In the fall of that year he enrolled in the Theological de- partment at Augsburg and graduated in I9)8. He was ordained after spending a year in graduate study at the University of North Dakota. His first parish was at Mora, Minnesota. After a short stay there he resigned to enter the Chaplaincy of the U. S. Navy and shortly was assigned to the Pacific theater of operations. Upon his release he accepted the pastorate at Portland. Ore- gon. Pastor Larson is to be congratulated for having been chosen for this important position in the work of our Church. Augsburg and her Alumni wishes him and Oak Grove God's blessings in the years that lie ahead. BOOK ON EXPERTS INCLUDES TWO AUG ALUMNI Dr. M. A. Helland. '13. Professor of New Testament at Augsburg. is listed in a new publication. Wbo Knows—end What. Among Authorities — Experts — and (be Specially Informed. Dr. Helland. who has traveled in 16 foreign countries and has spent [8 years as an education missionary in Madagascar. is listed as a specialist in the Malagasy language and the missions of that country. During his years in Madagascar he was instrumental in revising the Malagasy Hymnbook and was Professor of New Testament and Secretary of the Mission at the Lutheran Seminary. Also listed in the publication is Gen. Leif Sverdrup. cousin of former Augs— burg president George Sverdrup ll. engi- neer. who is listed in connection with his specialty. bridge construction. Now head of the engineering firm of Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis. Missouri Mr. Sver- drup graduated from Augsburg in 19l8. The book. which is published by the A. N. Marquis Company of Chicago. has undergone only the first printing of the first edition. T-‘.'--' ARCHIVES Show less
THREE STUDENTS SELECTED FOR SPAN STUDY ABROAD Three Auggie students have recently been selected to become members of SPAN (Student Project for Amity among Nations) and spend the summer studying abroad. Phebe Dale. senior from St. Paul. and Bill Halverson. junior from Minneapolis. will study in... Show moreTHREE STUDENTS SELECTED FOR SPAN STUDY ABROAD Three Auggie students have recently been selected to become members of SPAN (Student Project for Amity among Nations) and spend the summer studying abroad. Phebe Dale. senior from St. Paul. and Bill Halverson. junior from Minneapolis. will study in Scandinavia; Kathryn Thorsgard. junior from North‘ wood, North Dakota. will study in France. Before leaving. SPANers must choose and outline a topic for study. and garner as much information as possible abont the language. and historical and present his- tory of their chosen country. They also must have a first-hand knowledge of America. its government and present posi- tion in world affairs. This is the second year that Augsburg has participated in the SPAN movement. which was organized to foster friendly relations between this nation and other nations of the world. FRESHMAN WINS ORATORICAI. HONORS Capping first place in the annual All- School Oratorical Contest on the evening of January I: Bruce Koerner. a freshman from Litchfield. Minnesota. who spoke on the topic. "Our Indispensable Gift of Nature." The honor entitles him to have his name inscribed on the Oratorical Cup and to represent Augs- burg at intercollegiate speech tourna- ments throughout the upper Midwest. Four other contestants participated: Phebe Dale. St. Paul. Minn.; Bernice Larson. Pasadena. Calif.; Harry Davis and Quen- tin Goodrich of Minneapolis. The contest was judged by former fa- culty member Mr. Kenneth Berger. who is now head of the speech department at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. "1! AUGGIES ADJOURN FOR DAY OF FROLIC Snow King and Queen Bob Howells. 5e- nior. and Mary Ann ()lsen. Freshman, both of Minneapolis. reigned over Winter Sports Day activities at Columbia golf Course and Chalet in Minneapolis on Tues- day. January }I. The annual frolic is held in the short "breather" between semesters at Augsburg and gives Auggies an oppor~ tunity to spend a day skating. toboggam ing and skiing before returning to the books. THE CHOIR TOURS PACIFIC NORTHWEST The AUGSIURG COLLEGE CHOIR and their director, Prof. Henry P. Opseth, as they appear On their I950 Conan Tow. This year again marlin a West ( lust (oiitert I‘uur for the ~\ug\burg ( ollege ( hoir. The choir. under the direttion of l'rof. Henry I’. Upseth. left Saturday. January :8 on a three-week singing and traieliiig tour that I\ taking them to nineteen ditferent cities in the states of Minnesota. North Dakota. Montana. \Vashington. Oregon. and into Canada. Accompanied by Kenneth Sort-mun. '49. manager. and Miss Alice Swenson (27-:8), college nurse. the LIIUII' is traieling lw (ireat Northern I'JII\N.|\‘ and will TEN SENIORS JOIN LIST OF GRADS Ten seniors completed their Work for BA. degrees in January and will return in June to attend graduation ceremonies and reteive their diplomas. lollowing are the seniors. listed with their home and maior. Donald [fut/emu, Minneapolis; Business Administration. Ru/u'rl Hagen. Minneapoli\; Sociology. Milrllw Iflnllll, \auls Rapids, Minne— sota; (.hristianity. Kit lmril Nelson, A u st i n. Minnesota. Biology. Will/um Kiln/ion, Minneapolis; Mathe— matics. Roll”! Iimi/ii/il. Minneapolis; Physital Education. Rlll’l'rl BIM‘IH'IH'II. ness. Mun/HIM Ilillii‘isoii Pinker, Minneapo lis; Business Administration. Philip Quanbi'i‘k, Minneapolis; Creek. Minneapolis; Busi- return to Minneapolis on l‘ebruary is. The \hUIr has \ixited the [WU prenous 0((J\luns. “lest Coast area on once in the late ioto's and again in the summer of 1946. It was in 1940 that the (IIUII' estaped serious injury when one of the Iiuues in which they traveled slid oil a Il.lrr\l\\i “'lndInLI "ItlullTJIn rl'Jd “Cir .‘J‘ the kit)‘. (hill! “'J\ {of lem, Oregon. ln war \nonbouiitl in liorrext Iowa. two days. The tour of 194‘) was perhaps the one that made the members of the thoir most heartsitlt, for it was in bioux (it). lo“ a. that l’rof. Upseth became scrl\|u,\l\ ill “’Ill‘l a heart ailment and had to be flown to Minneapolis where he rested in a lim— pital for nearly three months. This _\e.ir l‘rof. Upsetli is liatk with the choir. the group to which he hax devoted so muth of his life. the IIH'iI kslllsk'l’l tour itinerary. .'\ll toneerts lollowing is .i resume of ehoir's begin at Szit p.m.; plates of toiit‘erh tan be Iound in the ll\‘\\\l1.l}‘\'r\. (Continued on page M Show less
VOLUME XII Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution f o u n d e d 1869. NUMBLR 1 JANUARY - I930 THE AUGSBUBG BULLETIN ooooooooooo'oooooooooooouoooooooooooooo'ooooooooooooo 7000 Attend Community Christmas Concert ,, , To: ' “ 2’. . - , ... Show moreVOLUME XII Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution f o u n d e d 1869. NUMBLR 1 JANUARY - I930 THE AUGSBUBG BULLETIN ooooooooooo'oooooooooooouoooooooooooooo'ooooooooooooo 7000 Attend Community Christmas Concert ,, , To: ' “ 2’. . - , . a "'73 7h. Augsburg Choir and Choral Club, directed by Prof. Opseth and Prof. Sateren, lormed the neucleus at a 500~voite massed chair from sixteen Minneapolis Protestant Churches in the annual Community Christmas Concert presented at the Minneapolis Auditorium. l'his group presentation has become so popular that it is one of the big events of the Christmas Season. An estimated seven thousand people were in attendance. Show less
Augsburg Incorporates Home Economics MISS MARGARET KLINNER, Instructor in Home Economics Perhaps one of the most popular departments in the new Science Hall is the home economics depart- ment located on the ground floor. In all of its well lighted, colorful rooms new ideas in planning have been... Show moreAugsburg Incorporates Home Economics MISS MARGARET KLINNER, Instructor in Home Economics Perhaps one of the most popular departments in the new Science Hall is the home economics depart- ment located on the ground floor. In all of its well lighted, colorful rooms new ideas in planning have been put into actual use. The large clothing and textile room at the south end of the department has rows of cabinets with cork covered sliding doors which serve a double pur- pose—both as doors and as bulletin boards. The six drop-leaf tables can be extended in length, or raised or lowered in height to make cutting and sewing easier for the students. A triple mirror in the fitting space makes fitting problems easy to recognize. Every- where one sees evidences of planning which makes work more enjoyable. The colorful, modern foods laboratory, one of the most used rooms in the department, has five unit kitchens, each planned for a different income level. (One kitchen has a dishwasher and garbage disposal unit.) This variation gives students experience in working with different kinds of equipment. Future plans include the installation of a laundry unit at one end of the laboratory. Next to the foods laboratory is the dining room, which is used by students in foods classes for the serving of meals, as well as by faculty and staff mem- bers and some campus organizations for certain social functions. In addition to the clothing and the foods labora- tory, the department has a large classroom to be used for other home economics classes, such as Child Care, Crafts, Art in Daily Living, and Home Planning and Furnishing. An interesting workshop, to be used by students in these classes, adjoins this room. Some people, no doubt, wonder why Augsburg College has given so much space and money for home economics equipment. At the present time there is a serious shortage of professional people in the field of home economies. In recent years the number of fields in which home economists serve has increased, and there are more openings in each field. Few people realize the scope of home economics. If one is interested in extension work, she may be- come a home demonstration agent, a 4-H worker, or a rural youth leader; if her major interest is in teach- ing or in research, she may become a teacher of high school or college students or of adults, or, if she pre- fers, she may become a nursery school director, a journalist, or a laboratory technician. The area of in- stitutional foods offers such positions as those of hos- tesses, tearoom managers, and dietitians; the area of textiles and clothing offers such positions as buyers, fabric testers, designers, and dressmakers. Decorators, home service directors, and food consultants are also in demand. Marriage makes a constant drain on the supply of these specialists since home economics is largely a woman’s field. In order to alleviate this shortage prob- lem, the number of students majoring in home eco- nomics in colleges and universities needs to be in- creased. No other profession offers more variety in occupations and yet, home economics training does more than train for a career—by its emphasis on per- sonal, home, and family living, it prepares the stu- dent for living a richer and more satisfying life. Even though she may for a time be interested in a career, the ultimate goal of almost every girl is marriage. One would hesitate to open a business without several years of training and experience, yet each year many girls enter marriage with no directed training for homemaking. Good homes don’t just happen—they are created. No other art contributes more to the happiness of mankind than the art of homemaking. Because her training enables her to de- velop appreciations, attitudes, and understandings, as well as skills, the home economics student ap- proaches with confidence the problem of one of the most important careers—that of homemaking. So far, students may graduate from Augsburg College with a minor or a non-professional major in home economics; however, plans are being made to fulfill the requirements for training teachers. AUGGIE ALUMNI ARRANGE WEEKLY LUNCHEON CLUB It is interesting to note the trend toward closer unity among grads of Augsburg in the downtown section of Minneapolis. The Public Relations department at Augsburg College began a series of telephone calls in an effort to locate and contact fellow Auggies who work within easy access of the "Y" so that they might meet once a week to enjoy the fellowship of the lunch hour. Three such meetings have been held and everyone present has expressed the desire that such an hour be made a per- manent thing. There is no program, no designs on anyone; merely a chance to get together and renew old acquaintances and new happen- ings at Augsburg. So you men who have not yet made your appearance, talte a chance and come. You must eat some- where; why not eat with your fellow Auggies? Remember, the place is the Y.M.C.A. building, the time is 12 o’clock noon on each Wednesday. We hope to see you and swell the ever- increasing number unending. Show less
BASEBALL PRELUDES According to baseball Coach Red Nel- son. about forty baseball aspirants are already working out in the gym every day. He's not making any predictions. but he does feel that there is quite a bit of talent among the Freshmen. The pitch- ing department will be stronger with... Show moreBASEBALL PRELUDES According to baseball Coach Red Nel- son. about forty baseball aspirants are already working out in the gym every day. He's not making any predictions. but he does feel that there is quite a bit of talent among the Freshmen. The pitch- ing department will be stronger with several making the bid. There will be added depth in the infield with enough try-outs to make for keen competition. All in all. prospects seem very bright for a good season. After being on top or near top for several seasons. Augsburg has some sort of a record to maintain. Last year was the most unsuccessful from the standpoint of Wins and Losses. but this ofice goes on record believing that the Auggie 'Nine' will be near the top in conference standings at the completion of the season. Arrangements are being made again this year to play some of our home games at Nicollet Park under the lights. Sev- eral outstate night games are scheduled with various teams in addition to con- ference games. Perhaps a few of our alumni will be able to see the Augs play. especially those living in the area where games are scheduled. (The spring sched- use has not yet been worked out at this time.) Returning lettermen are: Roger Leak—Catcher (All—State) David Dillon—Catcher William Brennan—Pitcher (All-State) William Onischuk—Pitcher Harvey Peterson—Shortstop Charles Bard—and Base Robert Hage—3td Base Robert Howells—Center Field (All- State) Jerry Davie—Pitcher TheBuIlaeiisof AUGS PLACE THIRD IN COLLEGE CONFERENCE The basketball season has come and gone with the Auggies holding their heads high. having a clear title to third place in the College Conference stand- ings—only behind Hamline and St. Tho- rnas. one and two respectively. It was a successful season for Coach Ernie Anderson and Auggie followers. Not only had the team (comprised for the most part of Freshmen) succeeded in upsetting the forecast. but by opposing teams' own admissions. they proved them- selves to be always dangerous. Even the great Hamline machine was played to a stand—still right in their own back yard. When one realizes that the Minnesota College Conference is really tough com- petition. that a point or two may be the winning margin. and that any team on a given night is capable of upsetting the other. it is all the more credit to the Auggies that they were able to play the brand of ball which already makes them stand out as contenders for the title in the next few years. Sufice it to say that athletics at Augs- burg. along with all other departments. are looking up and that from this partic- ular phase of her program. she will have to gain her stature In college circles.‘ Below we have printed a resume of games won and lost along with the sea— son's standings: MINNESOYA INTERCOLLEGIAYE ATHlETIC CONFERENCE FINAL STANDINGS W I. Pet. Pit. Opp. Hemline 13 0 LOOO “I 617 St. Thomas H 2 .346 734 620 Augsburg . 9 4 .692 70. 639 St. Mary's 6 7 .462 7'4 75I WW MWSW 5th St. and 21st Ave. S. MINNEAPOLIS 4. MINNESOTA auosauao c0u Gustavus 5 7 .416 669 6.5 Duluth 5 7 .416 739 733 Mocoluter 4 9 .3“ 642 67' Concordia 4 I0 .236 725 .27 St. Old 4 I0 .286 719 I41 51. John’s , 3 II .214 673 .26 SCIENCE HALL DEDICATION SET FOR JUNE 18 (Continued from page 5) Financial Status as of March 23. 1950: Cost of building..$489.000.00 Paid on budding. 413,925.00 Left to raise 3 75.075.00 C 0 st of CQUIP‘ ment .............. .. 86,000.00 P a i d on eqmp' ment ............ .. 15,205.00 Left to raise for equipment .... ,. 70.795.00 Grand total left to raise .............. .. 145,870.00 L e s s u n p a i d pledges .......... .. 15,500.00 SI 30,370.00 In other words the cost of a little more than three fourths of the building has now been secured. And we are de- termined to rally again to finish the )ob. There is no better time than the present to do this. After the dedication oflering plans call for a processional (by twos) from Trini- t Church to the Seience Hall. There te Iormal act of dedication Will take place. Dr. T. O. Burntvedt. presndent of the Lutheran Free Church. Will be in charge. Incidentally. this event comes at the time when he is completing twenty years of able and faithful leadership as president of our church. Augsburg Alumni from near and far will want to meet at Augsburg on this festive day. june 18. I950. —Olaf Rogue oo o Egg ancmvts AUGSBURG BULLETIN Published bi-monthly and one additional issue in April by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary at Minneapolis. Minnesota. Entered as second-class matter March ai, i947 at the post nice at Minneaoplis. Minnesota. Vol. x11, No. 2 March, 1950 Show less
AROUND THE AUGGIE FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE One could call this column "This n' That" or "Chit n' Chat" or something similar to it. Our mail box has been reci- pient of numerous and sundry letters con- cerning articles in the Bulletin. other in- formative items—or just a bit of good old reminiscing.... Show moreAROUND THE AUGGIE FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE One could call this column "This n' That" or "Chit n' Chat" or something similar to it. Our mail box has been reci- pient of numerous and sundry letters con- cerning articles in the Bulletin. other in- formative items—or just a bit of good old reminiscing. There's a letter postmarked Snaroya. Norway. from Alfred Gielsetb. 'it. " . . . we are very tbanklul to tbose who are sending tbe Bulletin, and as it is the only contact we now have with the Lutherans in America. it is very nsucb appreciated indeed. May I take this opportunity . . . to send nly best greetings to all sny Iellou» students and acquaintances. My wife, our boy and snysell are all well. We have a nice hour so minutes from Oslo by bus. Sonsetisnes I wish I could have a good talk uritb sonse of you. May God be with you till we sneet again." We are just a little secretly pleased that the last few issues of the Bulletin have had no news of the "old timers". as they call themselves. for the perceptible void stimulated them to write to us. L. O. Walstronr, 'o;. of as; zsnd St. W.. Sas- katoon. Sash. Canada. informs us that he is living in the comparative leisure of a retired farmer. "I ans one of those old tinsers who started to attend Augsburg in 1897 and finished in I90; . . . 0 what a dilerent wrld we have now. in cans. parison to those Augsburg days of mine. and 0 what a dilerent Augsburg you now have. But I arn glad to know that about the tune principles as nsy very good teacher Sverdrup, Sr. tben laid down do still rule the school." Colbyorn M. Diesen. '98. writes from Vashburn. North Dakota: "Have re- tried your Bulletin and read same care- fully [or quite a few years hoping to see some mention of the nsensbers of the 1898 graduating class. There were I8 of us. the largest graduating class up to that Iinse . . . It is odd to carry ones thoughts so snany years back—the only athletics we had. playing croquet and splitting wood [or our stoves. Times indeed have changed." Here are the names of the graduates of that year: Claus Aasen. As- mund Andreassen. Mr. Diesen. John Elia- son. Erick Erickson. Olaf Eriksen. Flo Karl. Trygve Gilbertson. Olav Haaheim. Ludvig Johnson. Pe ter Laurhammer. George Martin. Asmund Oftedal. Johan- nes Skonnord. Charles Stangeland. George Sverdrup. Asbiorn Torland. and Henry Ytrehus. As for that shrunken head of Vince Dahle's ’49. Harriet Ronneberg of Elk Mound. Wisconsin has some information to offer. "The bead is undoubtedly real as the secret of such bead shrinking is one of the wonders of the world. practiced ansong Perut‘ian Indians in the Amazon Valley (but also by a levy others). Once a red-haired German t‘entured inlo the bead hunters' country to learn this secret. Nothing was beard Irons biru but soon there was a red-haired bead for sale. (I) The price of these beads was 350 years ago but the gaternnsent nou' forbids the practice and sale.” So now we know. I I a After the Choir returned from their concert tour to the West Coast. Professor Opseth dropped into the office with some news about people he had seen and places he had been. Miss Belle Mehus. former piano teacher at Augsburg (about 12-27). now has a conservatory of music at Bismarck. North Dakota. William Iacobson, '16. is teaching sci- ence in Bismarck. He presided over the banquet they had there for the Choir members. Conrad Hagen. ‘a9. was also at the Bismarck concert. Rev. Grant Olson. '40. former Choir president. was at the Seattle concert. He is now a pastor in the Augustana Synod. Bonnie Soruns (43-44) and Mary Lo- berg (47-48) were also at the Seattle concert. Both are doing parish work out there. Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Hagen. '47. were at the Ellensburg. Washington concert. They brought a letter to Prof. Opseth from Mrs. Ort'ille G. Hiepler (Florence Borstad. '41). who is a pastor's wife in Pasco. Washington. Florence was unable to attend the concert as her second daugh- ter was born a day or two before. Arnie teaches in Pasco and attends Rev. Hit-p— Ier's church. The Swenson family had a reunion to surprise Choir chaperone and school nurse Alice Su'enson (17-28). The party in- cluded former Auggies Mrs. Martin Olson (Olga Swenson. 'a7) of Minneapolis who flew to Portland. and Mrs. Ernest Alne (Trine Swenson. 19-30) from San Gab- riel. California. The entire group of seven attended the Portland concert and then took the train to Astoria for the next evening's concert. George Tangt/ald (at-yo). who lives in Portland and attended the concert there. was looking for a chance to talk over Glee Club doings. He does quite a bit of singing over the local radio sta- tions. Dr. Eric Randolph Paulson. '38. was an enthusiastic listener at the Spokane con- cert. (Prof. Opseth's note: Afterwards he put on his most professional air and look- ed the director over critically—reversing what used to be the regular procedure.) Vitian Larson Loren. '4}. wife of Rtl'. Gorden Loren. '39. ALC pastor in Bel- Iingham. V’ashington. attended the Seattle concert. They have two children. Stephen and Catherine. Res. and Mrs. Lawrence Rydqnist. '40 (Ruth Kveen. '40). live at Valley City. No. Dak. They have two children. David and Judy. Marnie Opiahl. '4t. who teaches near Williston. No. Dak.. was in for that con~ cert. Res. Clemente Dyrnd. 'al and '4i. from Silvana. \Vashington. and Res. Syl- sester Rue. CT. '34. from Ferndalc. were at the Vancouver. B. C. concert. Also from Vancouver Mr. A. B. We- naus. whose father was one of the earlier promoters of Augsburg. sent greetings. He owns an Auto Court there. Ker. Slanlry Wick (ya-3;). doing mis- sionary work in Quezaltnango. Guatemala. is now the father of three: Junny. Janie. and Margaret Louise. who was born Janu- ary 29 of this year. Stanley says he is planning to be home for the next Christ- mas Concert. . ‘ . Mr. and Mrs. Albrrt Kalli (it-i4). tioo W. Lake of the Isles Blvd. Min- neapolis. are on a month's flying tour to Europe. First stop on their trip was Oslo. Norway. From there they travel to Swe- den. Denmark. Francc. England and Swit- urland. TWIN CITY ALUMNI RALLY The winning of the basketball game from St. Thomas was the spearhead of a very successful Twin City Alumni Rally on the evening of February 4. About three hundrcd alumni and friends of Augsburg remained after the game in the Minneapolis armory to chat over a cup of coffee and donuts. Spirits were high and everyone was iubilant over the play of the Auggies. There was no pro- gram—it was primarily an opportunity to meet classmates and fricnds‘ who. be- cause of distance. do not see each other often. Show less
SCIENCE HALL DEDICATION SET FOR JUNE 18 Sunday afternoon, June 13. 1950 will he a memorable day for all Augsburg Alumni, On this day the Science Hall will be dedicated to the glory of God and to the earnest search for truth by the future generations who come to Augsburg to receive an education.... Show moreSCIENCE HALL DEDICATION SET FOR JUNE 18 Sunday afternoon, June 13. 1950 will he a memorable day for all Augsburg Alumni, On this day the Science Hall will be dedicated to the glory of God and to the earnest search for truth by the future generations who come to Augsburg to receive an education. According to the present plans the dedicatory service will take place in his‘ toric Trinity Church near the campus beginning at 3 o‘clock. The service Will be led by Rev. Clar‘ ence J. Carlsen, president of the Board of TrUstees. The address will be given by president Bernhard M. Christensen. We expect, also, to have greetings from Gov” ernor Luther W. Youngdahl of ane sota, Mayor Erick A. Hoyer of Minnea' polis. Dr. C. M, Granskou, president of the Association of Minnesota Colleges, and Pastor Olaf Helland. president of the Oak Grove Board of Trustees. One of the important parts of the sen" ice will be a representative processional otlering to the Building Fund. We feel certain that this will be the largest gift received at one time from the largest group of Augsburg friends ever gathered on the campus. And we still have some giving to do before the Seience Hall be' Comes our own. (Continued on page 6) IN MEMORIAM Rei'. Chester Stir/mess, CT. 1935, died at the hospital in Starbuck, Minnesota, \Wednesday, March isth. Rev. Sorkness served parishes at Wallace, South Dakota and Tacoma, Washington before he moved to Starbuck, Minnesota a year ago. While in Tacoma, he suffered a severe attack of Bright's disease, from which he did not fully recover. After some months of rest he continued his parish work in Tacoma until he decided to move to Starbuck, Minnesota. For several years he did his parish work under great physical handi— caps. Because he loved his work he was reluctant to let it be known that his strength was ebbing out. Funeral services were held Friday, March 17 at Starbuck, Hoffman and Hen- ning, Minnesota. Due to Dr. Burntvedt’s illness, Pastor C. J. Carlsen was present to bring a greeting on behalf of the Lu— theran Free Church. Pastor O. Rognc, who was Pastor Sorkness' pastor at the time when he decided to enter the Chris- tian ministry, brought a greeting on be- half of Augsburg College and Seminary. The pastors of Willmar and Fergus Falls Districts were present together with sev- eral from Minneapolis. Interment was made in the Trinity Cemetery, Henning, Minnesota. Pastor Sorkness leaves to mourn him his wife (Naomi Framstad, 30-32), two daughters, Kirsten and Karen, 13 and 9 respectively, and also his mother, one brother and five sisters. The great num- ber of memorial gifts presented at the funeral proved that Pastor Sorkness had a host of friends and that his ministry had been appreciated by many parishion- L‘l'S. It i It Jens M. O. Mclbye, father of Mrs. Clayton T. Coons (Ethel Melbye, 30-32), passed away at the age of 66. Many who attended Augsburg when the dining hall was in Old Main will remember him as the milk man, and also as one of the most ardent supporters of the young Augsburg sports of that day, especially of basketball. ENGAGEMENTS Charlotte Forness (46-47), 730 iith St. North, Fargo, No. Dak., to Herman [Sgt-berg (48-49), 4148 43rd Ave. South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ruth Fasten-old (47-50) of 2741 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, to David WHIP/Ml, (47-50), Madelia, Minnesota. Doris Rodmyre, '49, Canby, Minne- sota, to Ray W’. Johnson of Center City, Minnesota. Lila Romerr (47-49), Hector, Min- nesota to Ralph G. Jacobson, Glenwood, Minnesota. Beverly Nyrtm'n (47-50), Erickson. Manitoba, to Erling Carlsrn, 'so, of 2900 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis. Anna Strand (45-46), 2200 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, to Rev. Albert Ol- son, '40 and '44, 2500 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis. Wilma Elias (47-48) of Adrian, Min— nesota to L. Edmond Leipold, Jr., 4910 18th Avenue South, Minneapolis. Shirley Ottrncrans, '51, 3306 Pierce St. N.E., Minneapolis, to Donald Erickson, '50, 3633 Minnehaha Avenue, Minnea- polis. MARRIAGES Lois Hammerberg (48-49), Buffalo, Minnesota, and Wendell D. Setterberg of Cokato, Minnesota, on February 17. Raymond Bodin, ’50, 27i8 Knox Ave- nue North, Minneapolis, and Wanda Stime, Minneapolis. ncapolis. Jasper Su'cnson, ’48, Augsburg Semi- nary, and Phyllis Bjurquist. BIRTHS A boy, Steven Ross, on December i2, 1949 to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Olson, ’47 (Marilynn Peterson, 44-47) of Oak Grove Seminary, Fargo, North Dakota. Their first child, Steven weighed 5 pounds i4 ounces at birth. A girl, Sharon Margaret, on February i2, i930 to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pautz, ’37 (Gertrude Erling, ’36), 2528 38th Avenue South, Minneapolis. Sharon, their fourth child, first girl, weighed in at 9 pounds 8 ounces. A girl, Gloria Jean, on March 2, 1930 to Rev. amt Mrs. Robert Krm'ger, ’45, of 858 South 59th Street, Tacoma, Wash. Their first child, Gloria Jean weighed 5 pounds 13 ounces at birth. A boy, Stephen \Wallace, on March 10, i950 to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kilduhl, '33, 10000 15: Avenue South, Minnea- polis. Stephen, their second child and boy, weighed 8 pounds iin ounces at birth. A boy, Richard Lynn, on March 18, 1950 to Rei'. and Mrs. Herman Engebret~ son, ’48, of Westby, Wisconsin. Their first child, the baby weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces upon arrival. Progress in the field of communications pushed ahead another step recently when a message concerning the arrival of the stork arrived before the stork. Miss Gerda Mortensen of Augsburg re- ceived a cable message announcing the birth of her grandnicce, Janet Marie Mosling—daughter of RH. and Mrs. Donali/ Morling, 44-45 (Agnes Morten- sen, 40-41) around noon on March 2. But, according to the message, the blessed event didn't take place until 4:45 p.m. the same day. Miss Mortcnscn pointed out that there was no error in transmission of the mes- sage but that the puzzle is solved when you know that Janet's parents are sta- tioned at the United Lutheran Church Mission in Peddapur, India on the other side of the International Date Line. Rev. and Mrs. Mosling returned to India early last December after a two-year furlough in the United States. AUuSBURG COLLEG E ARCHIVES Show less
VOLUME xn NUMBER 2 Published by Augsburg College and Theological AUGSBUBG Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution (0 u n d c d BULLETIN ~ l9(u $ "' \ as) .. SCIENCE NIGHT, “Yho Parody of Progreu" :pomomd by tho Augiburq Aristotelian Club on the evening of Febwury 24, drew many tauinotod obnrvou from... Show moreVOLUME xn NUMBER 2 Published by Augsburg College and Theological AUGSBUBG Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution (0 u n d c d BULLETIN ~ l9(u $ "' \ as) .. SCIENCE NIGHT, “Yho Parody of Progreu" :pomomd by tho Augiburq Aristotelian Club on the evening of Febwury 24, drew many tauinotod obnrvou from the ranIu at the student body, the totulty, and high uhool iludenti ham the Twin City area A science program wot prelontod and than tho guest; went to the Ioboratoriu when numeroux cuhibih ot sciontifi: alpuiments and equipment were on display, Show less
Music Department Forges Another Link in Musical Chain Mr. Leland B. Sateren, Associate Professor of Music It has been said that. from many points of View, the concept of music in the Christian college presents what, in contemporary jargon, is known as “a natural“: for no institution has inspired... Show moreMusic Department Forges Another Link in Musical Chain Mr. Leland B. Sateren, Associate Professor of Music It has been said that. from many points of View, the concept of music in the Christian college presents what, in contemporary jargon, is known as “a natural“: for no institution has inspired a greater and richer musical heritage than the Christian Church. She has been the very fountainhead of the art. challenging composer: of every era to their loftiest achievements. Her colleges then, when wishing «M... .s. . . .. .. “new...” q to provide their stur dents with music‘s finest fruits, need only to “begin at This herit« is the focal home." age point, and from it one moves onto other phases of the art. Throughout t h e years Augsburg has "begun at home"—— laying special stress upon the great treasure of church' L. B. SATEREN related music. and in so doing. she has given her stu- in the best that music has to offer. Cogently stated in the college catalog, the dents unforgettable experiences Department of Music at Augsburg "otfers general in— struction to students who are interested primarily in the appreciation and understanding of the music of the masters, in addition to giving special training to those who wish to become teachers of music, soloists and directors of choral and instrumental ensembles. Emphasis is laid upon the rich musical heritage of the Christian Church. The department also affords preparation for those who expect to continue specialized study in the field of music." To implement these objectives, opportunities are pro’ vided in both theoretical and applied music. Courses range from elementary classes to highly specialized studies. Those preparing for teaching find classes de’ signed to meet the needs of the public school music edu' cator. The curriculum includes courses which are of special value to church musicians, parish workers and predseminarians. In applied music, opportunities are given for study in both voeal and instrumental fields, solo or ensemble. There are the larger choral and instrumental organiza' tions (Choir, Choral Club. and Band). the small enr sembles (both vocal and instrumental), and the solo work (vocal and instrumental). Of particular significance is the Music Major which was inaugurated this year, equipping Augsburg gradu‘ ates completing the requirements to teach and direct music on a full'time basis. (For those who do not expect to enter public school music, but who wish a Music major, there is also a "graduation major“) The need for more than the Music minor has been evident for some years, and it is a source of special gratification to Auggies past and present that a major now is offered. It is encouraging, also, to report that an official in the State Department of Public Instruction, after studying the major curriculum, said, “You have a powerful mar jar... As the department moves ahead, it looks for a greatly strengthened instrumental program. With the growing demands for fullrtime Ministers of Music, it is hoped that a major in Church Music soon will be offered. This summer the interior of the Music Building is to be "converted“——from its present form (much as it was when used as a church) to a bona fide music building, including a fine recital hall, practice rooms, faculty stud' ios, and classrooms. As the department advances, it is interested in ever widening opportunities to serve students of music. Aug- gies “out in the field” are encouraged to channel talented high school musicians to Augsburg. Together with the rich musical life to be found in the Twin Cities, the department is prepared to give its students genuinely superior training and experience. CHOIR TOUR COMMENTS . . . Willmor, Minnesota: "The concert was a refreshing experience, spir- itually uplifting, and musically sotisfying."-Rev. Christion G. Olson Fargo, No. Dak.: "I have heard many Augsburg Choirs, but this is the best ever."—Rev. Rudolph Larson Great Falls, Montana: "The Augsburg Choir is always welcome back to Great Folls.”—Rev. Ralph Lindquist Cut Bank, Montono: ” . . . it makes me feel sort of humbled and ashamed, . . . to think that those people would come and sing such beautiful music to rounders like me."—Cut Bonk business man Vancouver, B. C., Conodo: "Voncouvcr should be grateful that we were included in their itinerary . . . ", "Will ony choir in Vancouver ever dare to sing ogoin?" “What a sincere looking group of young people . . . Will they be back again next year?”——the Van-Guard, Augustono Lutheran Church Portland, Oregon: "In Henry Opseth’s handling there was nothing ortificiol, nothing alien, nothing over-wrought in the kind of tone, hor- monization, dynamic, tempo or music used. The very simplicity of this group and its singing contributed more than a little bit to the total beauty of their concert/"Mr. Hilmor Grondohl, The Oregonian Ellensburg, Washington: "The Augsburg College Choir was as a great organ, responding to every touch by the master, Henry P. Opsoth. It was tremendous.”—Rev. Hurry T. Sorenson “The concert was terrificl”—Mr. Woyne Hertz, Head of Music Dept, Central Washington College of Education Show less
GEN. LEIF SVERDRUP NAMED TO ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Gen. Lrif I. St'enlrup, '18, graduate of Augsburg and the University of Minne- sota, has been named to a three-man en- gineering-advisory committee to work with the Idaho operations office of the U. S. atomic energy commission. The Committee... Show moreGEN. LEIF SVERDRUP NAMED TO ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Gen. Lrif I. St'enlrup, '18, graduate of Augsburg and the University of Minne- sota, has been named to a three-man en- gineering-advisory committee to work with the Idaho operations office of the U. S. atomic energy commission. The Committee will consult with the ofice on planning and development of the reactor testing station at Idaho Falls, Idaho. During World War II Gen. Sverdrup was commanding general of the army's engineer construction command in the southwest Pacific. He now heads an en- gineering firm in St. Louis, Mo. THREE AUG GRADS TO ENTER MEDICINE Three Auggie graduates have recently been admitted into the field of medicine. Leil' Kt'amme, '49, is entering the medi- cal school at Tulane University in New Orleans. Stanley Haukmess, ’49, and Marty Ditmamon, '40. have just been admitted to the University of Minne- sota medical school. NEW ELC COLOMBIA SCHOOL EMPLOYS 2 FORMER STUDENTS The Rev. Roy Muldr, ’40, Pekin, No. Dak., and the Rev. Theodore Mendenbcll, '43. Minneapolis. have been selected to teach at the new seminary for training pastors to be established in Colombia, South America by the Evangelical Lu- theran Church. The seminary, along with an institute for teachers and evangelists, will be for training native personnel. Mr. Malde was elected superintendent of the Colombia field at the conference of the ELC missionaries in Bogota last month. The Rev. Johan Berg/J (41—42), Minneapolis, was elected conference secre- tary. CLASS OF ’50 TO ENTER ALUMNI ASS’N The Seniors of the Class of ’50 will be inducted into the Augsburg Alumni Association at a Faculty Reception on Friday evening, May 12. The program will include an introduction by Alumni President Lawrence Quanbeck, presenta- tion of the class by Dean Dr. Nash, and the Alumni Pledge by the class. At the Home Base Dr. Christensen recently announced that beginning next school year, Dr. Arthur Nash, professor of Biology, who has been Dean of the College during the past four years, will devote his full time to teaching and to the chairmanship of the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics. At that time Prof. Martin Quanbeck, professor of Education, will again become Dean of the College. Dr. Nash served as Dean during a difficult period in the post war years, and is being released from his major administrative duties because of his preference for teaching. Prof. Quanbeck was Dean of the College as well as Registrar for a num’ ber of years before Dr. Nash‘s appointment, and returns now to the Dean's position with excellent qualifications both as to professional training and to experience. He will continue as head of the Dept. of Education at least for the present, and will teach one course in that department. * It * On Thursday, April 13, Augsburg will be host to a meeting of the Min- neapolis high school Counsellors. They will discuss problems centering around the vocational and personal guidance of the student. * * * “They say life is one great discovery, but when do you discover your- self?“ queried Rev. A. W. Knock, pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, in his keynote address to Augsburg students during the spring Spiritual Emphasis Week held from March 6’10. “May we during this week find the word of God which tells us what we are and what we can be in God. May we discover ourselves and find the victory of the Lord‘s promise and that place which he has for us." Through the week, which included student and faculty speakers as well, Rev. Knock spoke on the topics, "Dead End Street“, “Laid Hold on", “A Tested Foundation", “Why Are We Here?", “This is the Victory" and “I Saw the Lord“. Pastor Knock has served as faculty member at the Lutheran Bible Institute and is author of the book “Personal Evangelism." * * * The Augsburg College Choir was featured on a KSTP television program on Thursday, March 16, at 10 p.m. The program on which they appeared was one of a series of half-hour programs sponsored by the station featuring colleges of the Northwest. * * a: On Monday, March 13, 57 Auggies left Minneapolis for three weeks of practice teaching in 42 high schools throughout the state. Each student teacher taught two subjects in his major field and one subject in his minor. In addition to teaching duties, they made special observations on facilities, extracurricular activities, cafeterias, etc. Until this year seniors have been teaching only two weeks under this program, and plans are under way for further expansion of the teaching experience next fall. * * * Augsburg students will once more have a chance to listen to and discuss with professional representatives the phases of their various choice of voca- tions at the second annual Careers Day to be held on Wednesday, April 19. Show less
“NT OF RECENT REQUEST BY ALUMNI OFFICE The following letter is the one that was recently sent out to all Alumni. It is published here so that everyone might see the urgency of the appeal. It is the desire and hope of everyone to have a debt-free Science building at the tithe of its dedication on... Show more“NT OF RECENT REQUEST BY ALUMNI OFFICE The following letter is the one that was recently sent out to all Alumni. It is published here so that everyone might see the urgency of the appeal. It is the desire and hope of everyone to have a debt-free Science building at the tithe of its dedication on June 18. This can only be accomplidsed with everyone close to Augsburg participating generously. This is the first direct appeal coming from the Alumni Ofice this year and we do it only because the Executive Committee feels itself justified in giving everyone the opportunity to participate. The need is urgent so that we may begin other projects—such as the Library. Please do what you can as soon as you can. Alnnsns' Olire. Deer Grad: Several years ago the Augsburg Alumni Auociation assumed responsibility for sup- plying the laboratory equipment for the new Science Hall as a memorial to Pro- fessor Fosse. As the dedication of the Science Hall approaches. our iob is not completed. so we are inviting all alumni to participate in this project now. Since no new appeal for funds has been made during the past school year. we hope that every member will share in this efiort to fulfill our obli- gation. The enclosed envelope is sent for your convenience. Fill out the-blank on the flap. enclose your gift of cash and drop in the nearest mailbox. Acknowledgment will follow immediately. If you have completed your Fosse Fund pledge but wish to share in the dedica- tion eflort. check the space marked "Building Fund." The Science Hall will be dedicated on Sunday. June II. We hope that many alumni will be present. It is cause for re- joicing when such a fine piece of equip- ment is added to the arsenal of Christian education. Sincerely yours. Lawrence A. QUANIECI Pres. Greater Alumni Assn. NEW GENERATION BORN TO: Rev. and Mrs. Luverne Nelson (Grace Carlson) a boy. Timothy Joel. in April. Mr. and Mrs. George Michaelson. a girl. Christine Ruth. in April. Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Dahlen. a girl. Joan Louise. on April 1. Mr. and, Mrs. Arnold Huus (Verlina Olson). Lincoln. Nebraska, a boy. AROUND THE AUGGlE FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE Mmol Larson. '2'. is completing his twenty-second year in the Public Schools of Mora. Minnesota. That is a record for service in the same place and certainly speaks well for Merrol. Reuben Nest. '31. is completing his second year as Superintendent at Hinck- ley. Minn. Reuben has been in school work almost continuously since his grad- uation and has experience as Coach. Prin- cipal and Superintendent. Olit'e Esping. '34. is teaching in the junior High School at Cloquet. Minne- sota. Olive recently substituted for the writer at the Augsburg table at a recent 'Career Day’ held at her school. hrs News}. '40. is teaching at the St. Peter High School. Lars was in during the Basketball tournament with a few of his proteges. Ragnvald Eldes’ik. 'p. is Manager of the United States Employment Service Branch Ofice at Thief River Falls. Min~ newts. "Rags" wishes to be remembered to all his Auggie friends. Otto "Sborty" Rortt‘edl. '31. and Andy Rinde, '34. are both teaching in the White Bear Lake Public Schools. Both were very much in evidence at the recent High School tournaments. Henry Stalls. '4}. is at present with the staff of the University of Minnesota hospital working in the department of Pediatrics. He was formerly associated with the General Hospital. Sensour Nelson, '47. is teaching in the schools of Terry. Montana. He fulfills the duties of Principal for that system. Nonnen Hermtad, '47. formerly as- sistant in the Chemistry Lab at Augsburg. is teaching in the Chemistry Lab at El- verado. Minnesota. Norm dropped in on the campus over Easter Vacation. Chester Brooks. '4:. is doing graduate work in history and political science at the University of Minnesota. Mrs. Brooks is the former Ebba Iobntan. '41. Sig Su'rnton. '46. valedictorian in his class at Augsburg. is also working on his Doc- tors Degree at the U. Rutb Shot/bolt. '34. is teaching at the Hillcrest Academy. Fergus Falls. Min- nesota. Arnold Hennunslie, '47. is Principal of Oak Grove Academy. Fargo. North Dakota. Herman Olson. '47: Borgbiltl Ettnm. '43; and Calm" Hum. '17: are also members of the faculty. Norm Flagstad, 'Jl. is operating the Coast to Coast Store at Roseau. Minne- sota. Norm taught in the Roseau schools for several years before going into busi~ ness. Arne Henjmn. '49. who for the past year has been coaching at Hallock. has this year accepted a similar position at the Mora Public Schools. Alf Larson, '34. is Principal at Wana- mingo. Minnesota. Norris 14mm. '34. is teaching at Preston Public Schools. Teal Mitaurse, ',4. is Principal and Coach at Claremont. Minnesota. His brother. lens. '31. is working in Chicago after his release from the Navy. Don Olson, '34. has moved from Northfield High School to the position of Principal and teacher in the Worth- ington Junior College. Cbester Olson. 'al. is Principal of the Pemberton Public Schools, Pemberton. Minnesota. Lyle "Choppy" Crose. 'a7. is Direc- tor of Health and Physical Education at the St. Cloud Public Schools. Lorrin Dablager. '59. is an instructor in the schools of Long Prairie. Minnesota. Mrs. Milton Davidson (nee Estber Opsetb) '19-'33. is living at Highland. Kansas. Clarence Eliason. 'u. is a Contract Painter and is living at 3700 Grand Ave.. Minneapolis. Howard Emerson. '33. is in business at Moorhead, Minnesota. Walter Engebretton. '30. is an instruc- tor of long standing in the Brainerd Pub- lic Schools. Earl Engen. '37. is teaching in the Fer- gus Falls High School. Fergus Falls. Minn. Arthur Erdabl. '29. is a Weather Bu- reau Field Man at Seattle. Washington. Intel E. Erickson. '41. is an Air Port Traflic Contractor in Jacksonville. Florida. Clayton M. Gierde. '33. is Assistant Professor of Education at the San Diego State College. San Diego. California. Artbur Grismtatl. '29. is Principal of the High School at Benson. Minnesota. Ret'. Lloyd Osurts. '4). is now chap- lain at the Lutheran Deaconess Home and Hospital. His address is II)! N. Leavitt Street. Chicago. Illinois. Urrell Iolmson, '3t. is a representative of the Minnesota School of Business and an important cog in the Dale Carnegie Course of Training. He maintains his res- idence at Hopkins. Minnesota. Marvin Gletne. '33. formerly a teacher in the Marshall Public Schools is now operating a restaurant in that city. Laverne Lintl. '33. is a policeman on one of the prominent corners in Roches- ter. Minnesota. Show less
SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP Short Season Still Shorter . "Into each life a little rain must fall" goes the familiar tune but there are few baseball coaches in the state colleges who can look at it that philosophically. Rain and cold weather have wreaked havoc baseball which were already pretty tight... Show moreSPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP Short Season Still Shorter . "Into each life a little rain must fall" goes the familiar tune but there are few baseball coaches in the state colleges who can look at it that philosophically. Rain and cold weather have wreaked havoc baseball which were already pretty tight because of the necessarily short season. At this writing, however, Coach Edor Nelson is iust about caught up on his rained out games and for a while it has been possible for baseball addicts to watch a game any day the sun was shining. So far the Auggies have not been able to maintain a win-loss record which could make honest men out of pre-season prog- nosticators. Early predictions pointed even as far as the conference title. With three wins and four losses a matter of record, however, the maroon and gray are no longer title contenders. One of the highlights of the season was the Auggies first meeting in three years with the University of Minnesota baseballers. In their first of two en- counters the Augs lost a 6-2. decision to the Gophers under the lights at Nicollet Ball Park Monday, May [5. The win, however, is not one the Gophers will boast about especially since the Auggies outhit them 7 to 4. "Red" Brennan turned in his best performance of the year on the mound and, except for Auggie errors which made possible a four-run third in— ning for the Gophers, had things quite well under control most fo the time. with college schedules In the other spring sports, the tennis squad has the most favorable record. Led by the redoubtable Bill Kuross the squad has to date topped two out of its three opponents. Kuross will be a strong con- tender for the state singles title and the squad should wind up somewhere in the upper bracket. Other members of the squad include Roger Madsen, Leroy Ny- hus, John Seaholm, and Bob Odegaard. Gene Jesperson, White Bear, Minnesota, is one of the outstanding trackmen for the Auggies this year and together with Dick Martinson accounts for the squads strength in the distance running events. Coach Floyd Foslien feels that Jesperson has improved enough this year to break the conference mile record and is con- fident enough to predict a 4:2; mile for the sophomore Speedster. Other standouts on the squad include sprinter Dan Pangburn, who broke the school too yard dash record May 12, and middle distance runners George Ruud, Jim Hanson, Wallace Krueger, Warden Kidder, and John Staum. Bill White, St. Paul High School mile champ in 1949, is now an outstanding two-miler at Augs- burg, and Ted Anbuhl, former West High (Minneapolis) athlete is the squads top man in the hurdles. Dave Hagert and Duke Sewell are the specialists in the high and broad jumping departments. In the remaining spring sport, golf, the Auggies have yet to win a match this season. So far they have bowed to St. Mary's and St. Olaf and in both cases because it has been necessary for some of the golfers to be absent from the matches. JOHNNY WERKET WINS TROPHY Johnny Werket, seen around campus last week, has just returned from Norway after completing one of the most suc- cessful speed-skating seasons in his career. He won permanent possession of a large trophy in Norway's 1500 meter race, capping that event for the third straight year. This is the first time anyone has been able to accomplish that fete. Johnny made his first trip to Europe for the Win- ter Olympics of 1948. Since then his winters have been spent in various coun- tries in Europe. F L A S H I KUROS WINS STATE TENNIS TITLE Bill Kuros, veteran Auggie netman, won the State Tennis 'singles‘ crown de~ feating Macalester's Gerberding at the Meet on Saturday, May 20. Kuros is a Junior and a three-sport man, having won eight letters already with participation in Football, Hockey and Tennis. Kuros has been playing against the toughest kind of competition the city has to offer and will be kept busy almost every day this summer. He also plans to participate in Eastern tournaments. Our special Con- gratulations and best wishes go to Bill for his accomplishments. ADDRESS CHANGES MOVING: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Berg (nee Lois Olson) are moving to Mankato where Mr. Olson is engaged as a Commercial Artist. Mr. Ole Odegaard is moving from Westby, Montana to Plentywood, Mon- tana. The Bulletin of WW and WW 5mm AUGSBURG COLLEGE ARCHIVES 8th St. and 215! Ave. S. MINNEAPOLIS 4, MINNESOTA AUGSBURG BULLETIN Published bi-monthly and one additional issue in April by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary at Minneapolis, Minnesota, Entered as second-class matter March 21, 1947 at the post office at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Vol. XII, No. 4 May, 1950 Show less
AT Rev. C. E. Walstad, president of the Evangelical Church ofthe Lutheran Breth- ren, gave the chapel address on Tuesday, May 2. Rev. Walstad, formerly pastor of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church of Min« neapolis, spoke on the "three verities of Christian faith." Each Christian. he said, should have a... Show moreAT Rev. C. E. Walstad, president of the Evangelical Church ofthe Lutheran Breth- ren, gave the chapel address on Tuesday, May 2. Rev. Walstad, formerly pastor of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church of Min« neapolis, spoke on the "three verities of Christian faith." Each Christian. he said, should have a faith which enables him to say with con— viction, "I know that I have a personal God—the Lord is my Shepherd"; sec- ondly. "I know that I have a Father in Heaven who cares for me so that all things work together for His glory and my good"; and finally, "I know that I have an eternal home in Heaven." 1 I' It The Oak Grove choir from Oak Grove Academy, Fargo, North Dakota, sang at the Chapel service on Monday, May I. They were guests of Augsburg College for dinner on that day and later were taken around the campus on a guided tour. I- ! ‘ On Friday, May 5, Mr. Claire Hobart presented a program of songs and ac- cordian music at the chapel hour. Mr. Hobart is a blind musician and composer and has served as missionary to the Mex- icans at San Antonio, Texas. He is well- known throughout the Midwest since much of his program work has been done through the high schools of the state when he was a member of the University of Minnesota Program Service. ' t " About 25 Auggies presented the pro- gram at the Fosston District Luther League Rally at Bagley, Minnesota, on Sunday, April 30. On Saturday they conducted a rally in Bemidji and on Sun- DEAN MORTENSEN (Continued from page 3) ties has been established to act as the "ex- ecutive secretary" for the committee. This office acts as a clearing house for all student activities, issues the school stu- dent activities calendar, and is ready to assist student leaders and faculty sponsors with any problem in their respective or- ganization. Through more careful plan- ning, better evaluation, and coordination, Augsburg anticipates greater initiative on the part of students and an ever higher quality of student activity in harmony with the fundamental aims and objectives of the Christian college. —GEiu)A MORTENSEN. THE HOME BASE day morning took charge of the services in three Bemidji churches. * ‘t . Mr. Bryce Shoemaker, instructor in philosophy and speech, spent the last week of April in Atlantic City, New Jer- sey, where he attended the National Con- ference on Social Work and also the Church Conference on Social Work. at It xi- On Saturday evening, May 13, Miss_ Christine Gunlaugson, a member of the University of Wisconsin music faculty, presented a recital in the chapel. Appear- ing with her on the recital program were Martell Disrud, baritone, and Gladys Gar- mager, pianist, both former Augsburg students who are now attending the Uni- versity of Wisconsin. AUGSBURG INTERPRETS ITS PROGRAM On April 13, Augsburg College was host to the Counsellors in the Minneapolis Public High Schools. It has long been felt that there are many students grad- uating from the city schools who would like to know more about Augsburg and the advantages it offers. The individuals closest to the students were therefore in- vited to "Come and See." Every high school was represented and after a short period of indoctrination on the policies and philosophy of the institution, the student advisers were given a guided tour of the building followed by an informal tea in the Home Economics reception room. Reports were very favorable and it is felt the Counsellors were sufficiently impressed and received enough informa- tion to be of considerable assistance to prospective college students. 1' 3" it The week of May 8-11 was set aside for the students in Minneapolis schools to visit Augsburg. Invitations were is- sued to college calibre graduating seniors. Schools were divided in such a way that the groups could be handled, allowing for good order and a minimum of confusion. Films of school activities were shown after which the students were conducted through the buildings on the campus, the main idea being to give the students a clear picture of a Minnesota college in action. The counsellors cooperated to al- low their students this field trip and it was felt that this kind of interpretation was highly desirable for young people who plan to go on to college. DEAN DAHLEN , (Continued from page 3) Augsburg’s new Science Hall bears con- crete evidence of the centralization pro- gram. Administrative headquarters for student personnel services is a suite of of- fices located at 108 Science Hall directly opposite the entrance to the Alumni Of- fice. —K. BERNER DAHLEN. FACULTY HOLDS RECEPTION FOR SENIORS On May 12, the gradauting Seniors were honored at a luncheon in the Din- ing Hall given by the Augsburg faculty. Dr. Christensen opened the evening's activities with greetings. As a part of a very impressive program, the class of 1950 was inducted into the Alumni As- sociation. Mr. Lawrence Quanbeck, Alum- ni President, spoke briefly on the Alumni program, after which the Senior class was presented to him by Dr. Nash, Dean of the College. As has been the custom, the class members recited the following pledge: "Facing the future with the knowl- edge gained through study, with the high purpose set before us through pre- cept and example at Augsburg Col- lege, with a consciousness of our need of God's help, we gratefully accept the privileges and the responsibilities which are ours as graduates of a Chris- tian College and as members of the larger fellowship of its Alumni Asso- ciation." The Alumni president accepted the group into the Greater Alumni Associa- tion and a very worthwhile evening was concluded with the Augsburg Song. AUGGIE RETURNS AS ACCOUNTANT The Business Office proudly announces the arrival of a new accountant. His name—Alvin Johnson. Alvin, who is a native of Lonsdale, Minnesota, received a part of his higher education here at Augsburg—back in ’42. Included in his higher education here at Auggie Tech was his meeting Eunice Guldseth, who became his wife almost two years ago. Another phase of his higher education was a two—year period spent in the em- ployment of Uncle Sam. There was one advantage in this, however, as he did get to see a portion of Europe. Now he's back at Augsburg and "he likes it here." Show less
SORENSON ELECTED ALUMNI SECRETARY Kenneth S. Sorenson, class of 1949, has been appointed executive secretary of the Greater Alumni Association of Augs- burg College. He succeeds H. Norman Hanson who relinquished his post in favor of private enterprise. Kenneth graduated from high school at... Show moreSORENSON ELECTED ALUMNI SECRETARY Kenneth S. Sorenson, class of 1949, has been appointed executive secretary of the Greater Alumni Association of Augs- burg College. He succeeds H. Norman Hanson who relinquished his post in favor of private enterprise. Kenneth graduated from high school at Marinette. Wisconsin, in 1940. He began his work at Augsburg in 1942 but discontinued his studies to join the Navy where he served for 3% years, and saw both European and Asiatic-Pacific the- atres. Ken returned to his studies at Augsburg in February, 1946, continuing straight through the summer of that year and graduated with his B. A. de- gree in June, 1949, with maior work in Political Science and Physical EduCation. During his term at Augsburg, Ken- neth was a member of the choir for four years. He was a member of the travelling quartette for two years and still found time to go out for baseball one year. He is best known for his work experience with the staff since he was Manager of the Student Employment Bureau for two years while he was yet a student himself. This last year along with his Public Re- lations duties. he has been Manager of the Music Organizations and travelled with both the Choir and Choral Club on their annual tours. Ken will devote a portion of his time to the recruitment of students along with his choral routine and is in a perfect posi- tion to meet many members of the Alum— ni Association. for organizational work. Let us all give him our whole-hearted cooperation so that the Alumni Associa- tion may make an increasingly effective contribution to Christian Education. ALUMNUS APPOINTED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lester Johnson, ’39, has been appoint— ed to the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association to fill the unex- pired term of Rev. Warren Hanson, ’33, who resigned because of pressing duties. Miss Margaret Hulbert assumed the role of Committee member for Rev. Hanson and for the past several months has been a faithful servant, but a change of or- ders to duty in the East necessitated her resignation. Now Mr. Johnson takes over and we welcome him to our midst. Mr. Johnson is Assistant Superintendent of the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis. His residence address is 3342 Fremont Avenue North. PASTORS BREAKFAST AT AUGSBURG Augsburg was host to the Minneapolis and Hennepin County Ministerial Asso- ciation at its regular monthly breakfast meeting held in Memorial Hall dining room Monday morning, May 1. About 130 pastors and guests heard Dr. Kermit Ehy. sociology professor at the University of Chicago, speak on "The Church and Labor.” Dr. Eby was form- erly president of the National American Teachers Federation and has also served as Educational Director for the National CIO. Mr. Joel Torstensen, Assistant Pro- fessor of Sociology at Augsburg College. is chairman of the Church—Labor Com- mittee of the Minneapolis Church Federa— tion. New ofiicers were elected for the coming year at the business meeting after which a number of the visitors were given a guided tour through the Science Hall. This is another step in the program to bring about a better integration with the community and to make Augsburg more widely known through the many churches represented in the growing stu- dent body. AUGGIES ALUMNI BANQUET SCHEDULED June 1, 1950—6230 P. M. The Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association will be held this year at Trin- ity Lutheran Church Parlors on June 1. The Trinity Sunshine Circle will serve the group a banquet dinner at 6:30 P. M., after which the evening will be turned over to business matters. All Auggies (and affiliates) are welcome to attend in- cluding parents and friends of this year's graduating class. Previously, the banquet has been held on graduation night. However. this year it was felt that the Alumni meeting proper was deserving of more time than has been allowed heretofore. An appropriate program has been plan- ned. The dinner will be delicious. The reunion of old friends and classmates is always inspiring. Plan to attend this year’s get-together and share in the plans for a better and Greater Alumni Association. Reservation cards have already been sent out to all Alumni members, but if you have not received a card through some error in address, please contact the Alumni oflice for reservations before May 29. You can well appreciate that we must have some idea of the approximate number who will be with us. The cost of the dinner will be $1.50 a plate. Can we count on you? —Almnm' Oflice. COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES An all-time record for graduates from the College is being set again this year. One hundred and thirty-nine seniors are candidates for diplomas in June. Eleven finished their work in January—nineteen more will be through in July or August. That makes a grand total of one hun- dred sixty-nine for 1950, a gain over 1949 by eleven students. Here are the highlights for the 1950 commencement season. May 12, 8 P. M.—Faculty Reception for Seniors in Dining Hall. Induction into Alumni Association by Executive Committee. May 17, 10 A. M.—Honor Convocation at Trinity Church. May 24. 10:30 A. M.—-Cap and Gown Day in the Chapel. May 28, 8 P. M.—Baccalaureate Services at Trinity Church. Rev. Ernest G. Lar- son, Pastor of Nokomis Heights Lu- theran Church will deliver the sermon. The Choral Club will sing. June 1, 6:30 P. M.—Alumni Dinner and Annual Meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church Parlors. June 2, 8:15 P. M.—-College Commence- ment at Central Lutheran Church. The speaker is Rev. C. J. Carlsen, Chr. of the Board of Trustees at Augsburg College and pastor of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. The Augsburg College Choir will sing at these ser- vices. Augsburg Has Distinguished Visitors Leif Sverdrup, former army general, was a visitor at Augsburg on Thursday, May 11, where he spoke at the chapel service at 10:00 A. M. Sverdrup is a grad- uate of the class of 1918 and a cousin of Dr. George Sverdrup, president of Augsburg College from 1911 to 1937. Mr. Sverdrup was recently named to a three-man engineering-advisory com- mittee to work with the Idaho operations office of the U. 5. atomic energy com- mission. During World War II, General Sver- drup was commanding general of the Army’s engineer construction command in the Southwest Pacific. He now heads an engineering firm in St. Louis, Missouri. In his speech at the chapel service. he paid tribute to Professor P. A. Sveeggen, his college English instructor. "His class did me more good than any other,” he said. "More of us should realize how im- portant a thorough grasp of the King’s English is in getting along in the world." Show less