‘ViU-iiiliilfll BULLETIN 3 iii/ARM}; HJERTER!” (PASTOR FREDRIK Wiswrr) @h‘T skal vu-I'I: mig en glzede at skrive nogen on] i Jubilee Bulletin ianledning jubilaeums- indsamlingen fur vore skoler. l. Fordi jeg har laert at holde av Augsburg 0g f¢ler mig i mindelig slegtskap med det frikir- kefolk... Show more‘ViU-iiiliilfll BULLETIN 3 iii/ARM}; HJERTER!” (PASTOR FREDRIK Wiswrr) @h‘T skal vu-I'I: mig en glzede at skrive nogen on] i Jubilee Bulletin ianledning jubilaeums- indsamlingen fur vore skoler. l. Fordi jeg har laert at holde av Augsburg 0g f¢ler mig i mindelig slegtskap med det frikir- kefolk som jeg har hat anledning til at m¢te ut- nver landet. 2. Fordi jog har tro for Den Lutherske Fri- kirkes fremtidige arbeide, hvis den kan holde frem i de gamle spor som en gang er lagt, baade i skolearbeidet og menighetsarbeidet, idet den ma- ter vor programsyke sleg‘t med en hel evangelie— forkyndelse om synd 0g naade, — 0g i sine kirke- huse byr fnlket ikke underholdning, men sjaele- f¢de, -— og staar pea hellig vakt mot den overfla- diskhet 0g verdslighet som med tidsaanden vil snike sig ind overalt. 3. 0g endelig fordi jeg har syn for Augs- burgs vzeldige opgave, 0g tror at Den Lutherske Frikirkes fremtid i f¢rste raekke vil avhaenge av denne skoles stilling. Skolevaasenet liar den allerst¢rste betydning for ethvert samfund, ogsaa et statssamfund. Nazst efter hjemmene er der ingen faktor som er saa vigtig naar det gjzelder dannelsen av den frem- tidige stat som skolene. Som skolene er vil hele aamfundet bli. Den aand som der raader, vil snart beherske hele landet. I klassevzerelsene dannes fremtidens borgere. Likedan i et kirkesamfund. Allermest naar det gjaelder ens presteskole, hvor de unge maend dannes som snarl: skal staa som kirkens ledere 0g menighetens sjieles¢rgere og avl¢se den gamle slegt. Vil den gamle slegt ha bevaret noget av den gamle aand, saa staa vakt om skolene. En stor del av sin bedste ungdomstid er de unge mend her under sine lzereres indflydelse. Her laegges i sin almindelighet de linjer som man i fremtiden vii arbeide efter. Her lagres det fortaad man se- nere ska] ¢se av; her dannes fremtidens kirke. 0g endnu mer end de kundskaper man her erhverver sig, betyr den aand man blir grepet av. 0g noget av det samme gjelder vore h¢iskoler og colleges. Tsenk bare pan hvad de unge blir bevaret for ved at gas paa en kristelig skole. Tanker man over hvad der i vore dage dooeres ved flere verdslige skoler 0g den and som der mder, vil troende foreldre takke sin Gud for at de har et sted at sende sin ungdom, hvor de vet at de ikke blir utsat for antikristelig paavirkning. Men ikke bare dette negative. Ogaaa positivt bu kristeJige skoler sin allerstflmte betydning. Bud vil det ikke si for en ung mud og kvindei otteaaravsinungdomstidatgaapaaenskole som daglig smiles om Guds ord..— en skole hvis maal det er at bringe de unge ind i bevisst 0g av- gjort liv med Gud, — hvis lzerere i undervisnin- gen 0;; paa tomandshaand forsaker at hjzelpe de unge frem til livets kilde. Nei — vi har ikke raad til at miste vore skoler, Da mister vi et av vore bedste arbeidsmidler. Vi maa heller slaa ring om dem 0g baere dem frem i b¢n, interesse, og gaver. Jeg har to ¢nsker for Augsburg, hvor jeg har hat den glzede at were laerer dette aar. 1. At Augsburg maa utdanne dygtige mamd til arbeide i Guds rike blandt vort folk her i Ame— rika. Jeg tzenker nu saerlig paa den teologiske avdeling, som jo altid har vaeret 0g fremdeles bar were den vigtigste del av skolen. Var tid traenger vel utdannede prester, —— mend med alsidig al- mendannelse, saa man ikke ska] risikere at staa paa et lavere nivaa end sit menighetafolk; men f¢rst 0g fremst mzend med dypt kiendskap til sin bibel 0g den lutherske tare, saa man kan m¢te den religi¢se forvirring i tiden, med solid veiled— ning ut fra Guds 0rd. Jeg ¢nsker de unge studen- ter den kundskap som ydmyger — ikke opblzeser, det hellige enfold som alene kan vise vei ind til visdommen i Gud, den som er skjult for verdens vise og forstandige og aabenbaret for de umyn- dige. 2‘ Et andet ¢nske hat jeg for Augsburg, — et ¢nske som jeg szetter over alt andet naar det gjzelder vor skole: At Augsburg maa vaere et rum- delig kraftcentrum i det norske Amerika, — en skole hvis f¢rste 0g sidste maal er dette: sjslene! En skole hvor hver eneste laerer 0g student har bevisstheten om at skolens dypeste og egentlige hensigt er Guds rike, — en skole hvor alt usundt 0g forstyrrende maa vike for det ene forn¢dne, — en skole som staar paa vakt mot tidsaandens gift- gas. Med andre 0rd: at Augsburg altid vil were err Imuelig skole, 0g det mere end I navnet. 0g netop her har vi grund 1) til at takke. Takke for hvad Augsburg har bede i (la 60 at den har bestaat, — 0g takke for at vi endnu har en skole som Augsburg hvor der stadig samles en stor flok unge til faelles ban og til arbeide blandt sine uomvendte kamerater, — 0g takke for at denne flok denne vinter er blit ¢ket, idet fiere unge har begyndt at s¢ke Gud. 2) Men her her vi og- saa grund til at sfaa paa hellig vakt mot alt som vil forstyrre 0g ¢delaegge; at vi for fremtiden ma- ha den same and 0g kraft som faedrene her hat. Hvad tramger vote skoler? Igrunden bare een ting: Vanna him-tar. Hjer- ter som slaar av kjarlighet til skolene. 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Those men whose work we look upon as the foundation and the origin of the Lutheran Free Church—from a human and immediately histori- cal viewpoint—Professors Georg Sverdrup and Sven Oftedal, also were ardent supporters of home mission work. Professor Sverdrup was at one time secretary of the home... Show moreThose men whose work we look upon as the foundation and the origin of the Lutheran Free Church—from a human and immediately histori- cal viewpoint—Professors Georg Sverdrup and Sven Oftedal, also were ardent supporters of home mission work. Professor Sverdrup was at one time secretary of the home mission committee, as it was called at that time. Since then, profes- sors at Augsburg have at various times been afl‘i- liated with home mission work in our church, Prof. E. P. Harbo who was for many years presi- dent of the Board of Home Missions, and Prof. Helland who has written books and pamphlets about home missions. It was of utmost importance for a new church body in this country that home mission work should be commenced and carried on with the greatest possible speed. N o doubt this was under- stood by the early leaders. When at the present time it appears as though there must have been a tendency to make haste slowly in this respect, it must not be forgotten that there were other mat- ters that craved attention; and a new, small, and financially embarrassed church could not do everything to its liking; it had to deal with the 'means at hand. and could not always do what it wished to do. However, it is difficult to avoid the impression, that had more stress been laid on home missions from the beginning, we would to- day have been in better shape to meet present obligations and responsibilities. Be that as it may, history shows nevertheless. that home missions were by no means neglected, but made quite a little headway in the early years, especially in the rural sections. It is not possible in this brief sketch to give a history of home missions in the Lutheran Free Church. Neither is it required. Attention may be called to just a few more things. Home mission work is needed for the exten- sion of the kingdom of God in this land. In this country where all Christian work is voluntary and must be done by private, that is to say, un- ofiicial and non-public initiative, it is incumbent upon Christian men and women in the Christian congregations already existing, to see to it that this work is done. America must be christianized by free and voluntary efi'orts, if christianized it shall be. There is no law in the land compelling the spread of Christianity; there is no executive federal or state department entrusted with the task of giving the gospel of Christ to the Amer- ican people. Hence, if America is to become a Christian na- tion, the Christian people must, under God and his Christ and his Spirit do the work. The Govern- ment does not hinder the Christian forces in this JUBlLEE BULliETlN 7 work; on the contrary, it encourages them to take hold and carry on. As far as the Government is concerned there is a wide open door everywhere. For this we are grateful; and we wish to make all possible use of the opportunity. But in this great umlcrtaking——aml this is the next point that should be emphasizedAcntirc re- liance could not he had on lay workers. In fact, the main reliance must be made on trained lead» ers. Immediately the need for schools presents itself. It must be considered a safe assertion that without schools, like Augsburg Seminary, primar- ily, and Oak Grove Seminary, secondarily, home mission work would well-nigh be an impossibility. Home mission must have pastors, the best that can be had. The work is often very difficult. It makes demands upon the lalmrcr’s every particle of spiritual insight as well as intellectual ingen- uity. and even physical endurance. It demands sacrifice, patience, love. But it pays. A school of the right sort, such as we have in both our in- stitutions. is in position, granted the necessary means, to educate the right kind of workers. Then again, the schools need home missions. In the first place, they need the influx that this kind of extension work provides. Many students have come to our schools from the newly opened home mission fields. And, conversely, when a young man is through with the prescribed course of studies, and ready to enter the ministry, were it not for the oppor- tunities for work offered him on the home mission fields, he would perhaps for a long time look in vain for a chance to begin. Or, as is frequently the case, when a home mission field requires espe- cially the labors of an experienced pastor, the vacancy thus resulting, presents to the young man the chance for which he is waiting. Here, then, is the interdependence between the schools and the home mission. There are, obviously, other points of contact. And there is of necessity a continued inter-rela- tionship: Home missions must look to the schools for fit workers; the schools need the material aid, the spiritual sympathy and support, the sincere discernment and understanding of all laborers on the home mission fields. Helping the schools to gain a surer material footing is indirectly to help home missions: To help home missions with material assistance in order that its work may be done as far as material aid goes—and it goes a long way—is also indi- rectly to help the schools. Such a relationship, borne and furthered by prayer, will eventually work together for the good of all our activities. H. C. Carnal“. Show less
4 JUBILEE BULLETIN 1. I bpn. Skolencs sak maa bait-8' from. lIvis der ikke staar et bedcnde kristenfolk hak skolcne vil de dos. Ogsau her gjzelder det at det vigtigste arbeidsmiddel i Guds rike er bonnen. Skolene har saa meget av aandelig krai‘t som der er b¢n for arbeidet, — hverken mer eller... Show more4 JUBILEE BULLETIN 1. I bpn. Skolencs sak maa bait-8' from. lIvis der ikke staar et bedcnde kristenfolk hak skolcne vil de dos. Ogsau her gjzelder det at det vigtigste arbeidsmiddel i Guds rike er bonnen. Skolene har saa meget av aandelig krai‘t som der er b¢n for arbeidet, — hverken mer eller mindrc. 0g her maa vi vaere med allc. laerere, studenter, pre- ster og menighetsfolk. 2. I intercssc for arbeidcl. Ikke i sur kritik som bare ¢nsker at finde feil; det kan man sag- tens finde. Skal man vente med at stutte til man faar en feilfri skole, faar man vente til efter dod og grav. —— Men heller ikke i likeglad interesse- l¢shet som lar skolen seile sin egen sj¢; men med chwrlighctens vaakne blik som i ydmyghet ¢nsker at rette paa mangler og feil, 0g fremme alt godt og sandt. 3. On 1‘ gawr; fordi man vet at heller ikke Augsburg 0g Oak Grove kan drive sin virksomhet uten slotte 0g hjurlp, ——- store 0g smaa gaver fra tuknvmmelige monneskor hvem Gud har over¢st med godt fra ens i'm'stc stund 01.: Sum nu vil vise sin kjaerlighet til Gud ved at fremme hans rike iblandt 0s. D21ng kom hit til Amerika ihyist 0g h¢rte om det maal man haddo sat sig for jubilzeumsindsam- Iingen, $200,000, overf¢rtc jeg (let i mit stille sind til norske pcnger 0g taenkte: “5/1, million kroner! Dot gaar aldrig!" Men efter at ha vwret her en tid 0;: set den enestaacnde gavmildhet som kirkev folket her har, har jeg kommet paa andre tanker: Det skal nok gaa! Det man gaal Vi har ikke raad til at miste vore skoler. Dertil har de for stor opgavc i det norske folk herover. Vor Herre og Mester vil hjaelpe os frem. Ti saken er hans. Men husk: Han regner med os. Han stoler paa as! La ns ikke sviktel Fredrik Wislofl. AS A STUDENT SEES IT IT has been my privilege to be a student at Augsburg for five years. For this reason I may perhaps be allowed to give a personal testi- mony with regard to the spiritual atmosphere of the school. In no school year since I came here have we had so many concrete instances of the power of the Spirit of God. Our whole student body seems to have been stirred. The singing in chapel, the spirit of the prayer meetings — in short, the general atmosphere gives one the feel- ing that God is not only near, but is a living reality in the hearts of many. The gospel meet- ings which were held in November have borne fruit. Several students have been converted, and I feel sure that many more will take a definite stand for Christ. Many things have changed at Augsburg in the course of time. The school is trying in a good sense to keep up with the times and to meet the changing requirements of life, but the Spirit that wrought in the time of the fathers is still active among us, and his fruits are evident. This, in a general way, is the impression I have of the spiritual life that exists among our students today, and I feel sure that all who have in any way been exposed to the “Augsburg spirit” this year will agree with me. What, then, are the outward manifestations of this spiritual interest? There are, first, the prayer meetings. We have them three evenings at week. Monday’s and Friday’s prayer meetings are held in each of the dormitories. On Wednesday evenings we have a union prayer meeting, where large numbers take part in prayer, scripture reading, and testi- mony. The ardor and enthusiasm evident at these meetings indicate the power of God's Spirit in the hearts of the students. Considerable practical missionary work is car- ried on by the Christian students. One meeting a week is conducted in each of the two Lutheran homes, Wartburg Hospice and Luther House. About twelve young men have organized a “Per- sonal Workers” group and have charge on var- ious occasions at the Gateway Gospel Mission. At least one new Sunday School has been or- ganized by students, namely at Oak Knoll, a few miles outside the city. This place needs a church. Several families have become interested to the extent of sending their children to our Sunday School. We have a confirmation class of ten mem- bers there now, with good prospects for even a larger class. We are planning to turn this work over to Rev. Adrian Olson, pastor of Homewood church, who has taken charge of the confirms» tion class. In this way the work will receive at- tention also through the summer vacation. There is also a mission study group, which meets regularly to discuss and study conditions on the mission fields. Their aim is to keep the cause of misions before the student body and the churches with which they come in contact. Finally, many students teach Sunday School classes, sing in church choirs, preach or endeavor in other ways to further the Kingdom. In proportion to the number enrolled, the Augsburg students are this year doing consider- able practical spiritual work, and they are doing it with an energy and enthusiasm seldom sur- passed. ALVOR Amman, Director of Religious Activities. AUUSBURG COLLEGE ARCHIVES Show less
way and, under the auspices of the Norwegian Total Abstinence Society, held oter titty meetings in different parts of the country. 'l‘heir \‘isit to Norway was the first of its kind and created con- siderable interest. On its travels in the interest of temperance and prohibition the quartet became... Show moreway and, under the auspices of the Norwegian Total Abstinence Society, held oter titty meetings in different parts of the country. 'l‘heir \‘isit to Norway was the first of its kind and created con- siderable interest. On its travels in the interest of temperance and prohibition the quartet became instrumental in creating enthusiasm for music and singing among the young people in the congregations as well as in the temperance societies, and choirs were started in many places where chorus sing- ing had been unknown before. This led further to the organization of the Norwegian Lutheran Choral Union in 1892. In a short time over 70 choirs joined this association and some very suc— cessful “sangerfests” were held. These meetings were very inspirational and did a great deal to encourage choral singing in the Lutheran churches in the West. BULLETIN Tin-1 AUGsm’RG GLEE CLUB A male octet was organized by Professor H. N, llendricksnn in 1900. Three years later this was enlarged and became known as the Augsburg (ilee Club, which immediately became the leading musical organization at school, a position which it has since retained. To “make” the Glee Club was considered an honor, hence it has always com- manded the best vocal talent in school and has generally done creditable work. Since 1915 it has made annual tours throughout the Northwest, al~ In 1929 its tour ex- tended to the Pacific Coast, where it aroused much enthusiasm and rewind fine support. The Glee Club has just returned from a. successful tour through \Viscunsil]. Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota. ways with excellent success. (To be continued). THE Acosnunc Gun: CLUB, 1930 Our Brethren In Canada and Our Schools HE Jubilee Campaign for our schools needs the hearty support of our Free Church peo— ple in Canada in order to succeed. Christian work must recognize no artificial borders, and Chris- tian need should be universal in its appeal. Christ’s love and vision encompassed the world. The church that he founded was not intended to be merely local but universal. This broadness of view the early Christians had caught, and so we find Jerusalem sending the gospel to Macedonia, and Macedonia in turn ministering to the needs of the saints at Jerusalem. This was one of the fairest fruits that grew out of spiritual unity—— the only unity that really counts in Christian work. The Lutheran Free Church has not been un- mindful of our people who settled in Canada. Our churches in the "States" sent liberally both money and men to minister to the spiritual needs of the many who sought “The world of prairie, the world of plain, The world of promise, and hope, and gain.” During a period of 36 years 40 ministers. trained in Augsburg Seminary at an approximate cost of $80,000, have gone forth with the homo stead seekers into the dense forests and broad prairies of Western Canada, in order that the settlers might not be without the guidance of the gospel of Christ. The records also show that they have played an important part in colonizing the Western Provinces. In 1894 the Reverend C. T. Saugstad led a band of home seekers to British Columbia and Show less
; JUBILEE BULLE’i‘lt‘li 7W MUSIC AT AUGSBURG I. NE of the crowning glories of the Lutheran Reformation was its revival of congrega- tional singing. But in order to bring this about. it was necessary to create a new hymnology, which both in text and music was suited to the revived church. So well... Show more; JUBILEE BULLE’i‘lt‘li 7W MUSIC AT AUGSBURG I. NE of the crowning glories of the Lutheran Reformation was its revival of congrega- tional singing. But in order to bring this about. it was necessary to create a new hymnology, which both in text and music was suited to the revived church. So well was this difficult task performed, that the Lutheran church above most others be- came a singing church. School and home as well as house of worship rang with sacred song. As a Lutheran institution Augsburg has been true also in this respect to the best traditions of our church;——it has fostered interest in song. How Augsburg has contributed to this phase of spiritual and cultural life in the past will be very briefly sketched in the following. Prior to 1873 little information about musical been rendered from time to time, besides a mul- titude of smaller pieees of which Scandinavian and German music literature has so rich :1 store. The following have served as directors: Oliver Larson, 1’. A. Paulsou, J. 'l‘. Bugge, T. 0. Fos« sum. Then. S. lteimestud, l". Melius Christiansen, H. Al I'rseth, H. N. llendrickson, Theodore C. Blegen, T. 0. Burntvedt, Erling O. Kolden, Harry Anderson, and Henry 1’. ()pseth, the present di- rector. THE Aucsuuno QUARTET So far as known, the Augsburg Quartet seems to have been the first school quartet in the West to carry the message of choral song to people living beyond the confines of the school and its imme- AUGSBURG GosraL QUARTET, 1930 activities at Augsburg is available. In that year Rev. Ole Paulson is mentioned as having instruct- ed the students in singing. THE AUGSBURG CHORUS In 1877 Oliver Larson, organist in the Swedish Augustana Church in Minneapolis, was engaged as instructor in music. He was a trained musi— cian from Sweden, where he had been a leader of student choruses. His high musical standing may be inferred from the fact that he was invited to act as accompanist for Christina Nilsson at her historic concert in the old Coliseum. Larson or- ganized and developed a very good male chorus of Augsburg students and established a high standard of choral singing, which remained a po- tent influence in the musical life of the school. Since that day choral singing has been the chief form of musical activity at Augsburg. Most of the outstanding choral works for male voices have diate vicinity. Vocally this quartet was unusually strong, and it made a lasting impression on the thousands who heard them. It was the temperance movement in the eight- ies which inspired the organization of the Augs. burg quartet in 1888. It was made up of Profes- sor Theo. S. Reimestad, first tenor and leader, J. L. Nydahl. second tenor, Frants Norman, first bass, and Martin Havdal, second bass. All were ardent advocates of temperance and prohibition. The singing drew large audiences, and between the songs temperance talks were given by the members of the quartet or by other speakers. It was a veritable crusade in oratory and song to wrest the holy places, the church and the home. from the grasp of the infidel saloon. During the summer vacations of 1888, 1890, 1892, and 1894, the quartet toured Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa. South Dakota, and North Dakota. In 1895 it made a tour to Nor- Show less
JUBILEE Of The Lutheran Free Church for Aug In Commemoration of the Four Hmulrmllli TUESDAY. Progress of the Campaign GOLD weather has kept the thermometer down so far. Will spring cause it to mount? The rise will have to be rapid and steady from now on if we are going to reach our goal. Only two... Show moreJUBILEE Of The Lutheran Free Church for Aug In Commemoration of the Four Hmulrmllli TUESDAY. Progress of the Campaign GOLD weather has kept the thermometer down so far. Will spring cause it to mount? The rise will have to be rapid and steady from now on if we are going to reach our goal. Only two months \r;main in which to do the work. Some have dom- '; ell. Others seem not to have grasped the im- portance of this campaign at all. Too many seem to follow the principle that if there is anything left after the other wants are satisfied. they will give a little. The Lord has to be satisfied with the leavings. Is that Christian? Is that going to bring God’s blessing upon us? The ancient Jews knew better than to bring the lame and the halt to the atlar. They must bring the first fruit and the 'best. To do anything less was to invite a curse in- stead of a blessing. When will Christians learn this lesson? We have met with some disappointments, but we refuse to be discouraged, for we have had some experiences that have strengthened our faith. The response of our Ladies’ Aids, Young People’s Societies, and Sunday Schools has been good. Note the following: 98 Ladies’ Aid Societies have given $7,038.04 27 Young People's " ‘ 1.35325 9 Mission Societies " 352.0l 11 Miscellaneous ' 435.00 28 Sunday Schools " " 567.23 Total up to March 11, 1930 $9,745.53 Note how the children have taken hold. ' for March 12: “Unclassified Alumni"—Rev. Jerslev Hansen, Soudan, Africa, $100.00." Rev. Hansen is an alumnus of Augsburg, a missionary in darkest Africa. What must not a hundred dollars mean to him !——And here in the Middle West is a well- to-do farmer, a confessing Christian; he has a large fertile farm, and thousands in the bank be- sides, yet he will give only ten dollars, and he does that grudgingly! —- — -— "Times are hard," a good many say, and let it be admitted. Are we poor because we have given too much to the Lord? Will we be more prosper- ous if we give less to Him? Have our schools been doing the Lord’s work? Ask those who are competent to answer—those who are on the “firing line". Ask our home mis- .-..make them strong,- otherwise .ws..are BULLETIN sburg Seminary and Oak Grove Seminary Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession APRIL 1, 1930 sionary pastors. Ask our missionaries in Mada- gascar, in China, in India. Ask Rev. Hansen in black Soudan. They should know. But if our schools are training men and women to be messengers of light and peace to those who were languishing in darkness, “with- out hope and without God in the world," then Christians certainly ought to support them and eetly hindering God‘s cause; then we are not with Him but against Him. God has shown that He could use the Lutheran Free Church and our schools in the past. Whether we shall be usable in the future depends entirely upon whether we have faith in Him and a will- ingness to serve. We must prove our faith by our works. The schools need the money very badly. We have it and we should give it, cheer- fully and generously, for “THE LORD HATH NEED OF IT." THE "MANAGER." Jubilee Campaign $200,000 District totals 190300 Canada ________ __ . .......... ._$ 454.00 180,000 West Coast 1,850.15 Westby .. . .. 420.00 170’000 Minot ...... ,. 1,052.25 160,000 Rugby H V V #:50000. Anew _ 0 La Moure __.___.._.__. 13 ’000 Thief River Falls...__ 1,495.75 120.000 Waubay “ 608.50 110’000 Fosston a .__ . 1,127.75 100,000 Fergus Falls . _. W. 5,260.44 90,000 Willmar ............... .. 7,919.82 80 000 Minneapolis _.__._.___.. 7,162.71 ’ Southwestern Minn... 5,441.92 70,000 Duluth __“_- ______ .. 350.00 60,000 Northern Wisconsin. 2,446.05 50 000 A Marinette .. 1,720.60 40’000 Rockford _________________ ._ 3,720.35 30'000 Unclassified—General 317.16 ’ Unclassified—Alumni 315.00 20'000 China a Madagascar 191.91 10,000 _ — _ Total—Mar. 22, 1930 $51,324.81 Show less
JUBILEE BULLETIN Of The Lutheran Free Church for Augsburg Seminary and Oak Grove Seminary In Commemoration of the Four Hundrch Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession Progress of the Campaign URING January the campaign has been hampered by cold weather and impassable roads, so we have not made as... Show moreJUBILEE BULLETIN Of The Lutheran Free Church for Augsburg Seminary and Oak Grove Seminary In Commemoration of the Four Hundrch Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession Progress of the Campaign URING January the campaign has been hampered by cold weather and impassable roads, so we have not made as much progress as we had expected, but as soon as the weather turns we expect renewed activity. In a few places the work has been practically finished, and the results are encouraging. One of the oldest living graduates sends his check for $100, saying, “It is a great pleasure to me to be able—~if only in a small measure—to express my gratitude for what I have received from old Augsburg.” The younger generation is also showing the right kind of interest. Our young people and the children in Sunday schools have responded be- yond expectation. A key-man in a church that finished its can- vass Dec. 28 writes: “All seemed to be cheerful givers, but I think it would be well if the need were more fully explained.” That is just exactly what is needed. We who understand the need must instruct those who are uninformed. Spread the bulletins. Encourage by precept and example. We have received two $500 contributions, one from a party in Minneapolis and one from a party in North Dakota. A $400 contribution was sent in as a memorial from eight heirs. The great bulk of the campaign remains yet to be done. From now on we must speed up. THE MANAGERI“‘f’*crandrmsrreb. 11. 1930 TUESDAY, MARCH 4. 1930 Jubilee Campaign $200’000 l’royrcss of the Compniyu 190 000 District totals 9 180,000 . Canada :5 233.85 170,000 7 West Coast 1,394.65 Westby , , 270.00 123’000 Minot . 731.25 1 :000 Rugby 1,690.75 140,000 a Aneta 1,108.03 130,000 — Fargo . 5,470.67 120.000 La Moure 60.00 Waubay .. 493.00 110’000 _ Thief River Falls 1,312.25 100,000 Fosston 1,090.00 90,000 «- Fergus Falls 4,346.19 80 Willmar . 5,903.32 ’ Minneapolis 5,216.71 709000 Southwestern Minn. 3,513.00 60,000 — Duluth H , 300.00 50,000 - Northern Wis. , 2,091.75 40,000 A Marinette , 1,206.00 Rockford .. , , 3,340.85 30’000 — Unclassified—General 267.16 20,000 — Unclassified—Alumni 215.00 10,000 — China and Madagascar 110.00 Total Cash Contributions ., ...$40,364.43 Total Pledges 7,536.00 $47,900.43 OUR SCHOOLS AND HOME MISSIONS ' T this time, when so much is done to bring out the relationship existing between the different activities of our church and its schools, it is but right and proper that a statement should be made about the inter-relations of home mis- sions and our institutions of learning. At the re- quest of the editors of this bulletin the following is attempted. It is not difficult to find material for a presen- tation of this sort. However, a bare sketch, neces- sarily brief and not at all complete, must suffice to show the connection. When the Lutheran Free Church began its work some thirty odd years ago, the first step was to secure the needed support for our theological seminary. This is obvious. No church body could exist for any length of time, work up and main- tain a certain degree of prestige, without schools. In all enterprises there must be leaders. The leaders must be well informed; they must be dis- ciplined; trained. Else they could not lead. This training is done in schools of the right sort. Ex- ceptionally, in “the university of hard knox," but generally, in established institutions of learning. Show less
4 JUBILEE BULLETIN colonized Bella Coola, organizing the Augsburg Norwegian Lutheran congregation at Hagens- borg, June 9, 1895, with 75 members. The Reverend E. M. Hanson travelled 3000 miles thru Saskatchewan and Alberta in the sum- mer of 1900, with the Reverend A. G. Lee, and reached Banfl',... Show more4 JUBILEE BULLETIN colonized Bella Coola, organizing the Augsburg Norwegian Lutheran congregation at Hagens- borg, June 9, 1895, with 75 members. The Reverend E. M. Hanson travelled 3000 miles thru Saskatchewan and Alberta in the sum- mer of 1900, with the Reverend A. G. Lee, and reached Banfl', the Rocky Mountain Park of Ca- nada, preaching as they went to early settlers. Among other places they called at Wetaskiwin and Edmonton, Alberta, preaching the gospel for the first time in the Norwegian language at Strathcona, now South Edmonton. The story of this missionary tour of the two Augsburgians printed in “Folkebladet” in the autumn of 1900 proved to be an “eye opener" to many who were thus informed about the possibilities of the Cana- . diurWeet andimeonsequenee came to seek a home here. Today there are 40 Lutheran Free Church Congregations in Canada served by 9 pastors, with an aggregate membership and adherents of no less than 5000. The moral and material asset of this "salt of the earth" is incalculable. CANADIAN YOUTHS ATTEND OUR SCHOOLS Western Canada has felt the blessings of our church schools especially, for their graduates fol- lowed closely the tide of Norwegian immigration, both from Norway and from the United States. The Prairie Provinces watched thousands of Norwegian immigrants forming settlements in the country while other thousands took up work in the cities and mining centres. Among these, hundreds looked to Augsburg Seminary and Oak Grove Seminary in more than one way. Some looked for ministers and teachers while others looked to them for a Christian education for their boys and girls. There have been nineteen students in the College Department at Augsburg for the last five years who have come from Canada and five in the Theological Department during the same period. Girls from Canada have received high school education at Oak Grove and have re- turned to Canada and here entered upon a broader sphere of service either as teachers or as house- wives. THE Noam AIM or OUR Scnoons The Augsburg Seminary and the Oak Grove Seminary owe their existence to the determina- tion of their founders that the young men and women making up their student body should lack none of the educational advantages of students in secular schools, but should in addition have the great advantage of an impartial, unbiased Chris- tian view of life, and as far as it may be said to be humanly possible, a true Christian experience as well. To be more accurate: to educate ministers, missionaries, teachers, church workers, honest, broadminded, capable and well-informed citizens of any State, Province or Country where they might choose to go after school days. WHY Cnunenas MUST SUPPORT THE SCHOOLS In this noble aim lie both the strength and the weakness of such institutions. They cannot be self-supporting in the accepted meaning Of the term—unless, of course, a substantial Endowment Fund be placed at their disposal. Such a Fund is nowin the‘process of being accumulated so far as Augsburg is concerned. But it is yet way below the needs. Meanwhile, if the cost of operation should be charged up entirely to the students, the cost of attendance would be so high that very, very few young men and women among us would be rich enough to pay tuition and other fees the first month of attendance. The difference between the tuition charges and other incomes from students (the tuition now is $75.00 a season) and operation costs must be made up by voluntary contributions. When such contributions do not keep step with running ex- penses, necessary development and expansions (always decided upon by the annual meeting of the Church), upkeep, standardization of courses, and present high cost of everything (always fixed by forces that our schools cannot control) debt is the inevitable outcome. Although debt is in some cases better than death, it must now be said with emphasis and frankness: debt accumulating on Christian schools is detrimental to their reputa- tion and service, un-Christian in spirit and fact, and with known facts before us, in this case un- necessary and unjustifiable any longer. Our Free Church people in Canada have shown their appreciation for what was done by support- ing our general work in the past. They have given to our missions and to our schools. They have met our emissaries with the utmost cordiality. They have sent a number of their young people to be educated in Augsburg Seminary and Oak Grove. Surely. our brethren in Canada will not fail us now in our effort to make these institutions financially solvent and educationally efllcient. AUGSBURG CC LLECE ARCHIVES Show less
A FURNITURE UNIT PER CLASS . . . . The financial sum-4w: l'XDt‘l’ll‘TH't‘d will) the Memorial Hall project has al- ready been of inspiration to many of our Augsburg supporter: and friends. Lenders of other M'houlx‘ and (-hurrh synoils have also taken notice of the liiogress made in this “Venture... Show moreA FURNITURE UNIT PER CLASS . . . . The financial sum-4w: l'XDt‘l’ll‘TH't‘d will) the Memorial Hall project has al- ready been of inspiration to many of our Augsburg supporter: and friends. Lenders of other M'houlx‘ and (-hurrh synoils have also taken notice of the liiogress made in this “Venture of Faith". But We still have about $311,000 to get l)l‘f()l‘(‘ the building itself. campaign expenses and furniture are fully paid for. We are still short of our goal, and yet we are mort- determined than ever to reach it. Hence we as an association have undertaken to list “Point 1" in our High! I'n'uf of Arrion for the coming year: to “make a valiant effort to enlist every graduated class in furnishing at least one unit" of room equipment. (Each unit will cost $85.) Already members of four classes have indicated their intention of seeing that at least one comes from each of their classes. All in all there are 165 units to be raised. Should not We as alumni. even though we may have given to this project last year, give again so that our clan may be represented with at least one unit? And those alumni who have not giVen yet certainly should desire to give as much toward their classes' units as possible. We want to keep faith with our departed President George Sverdrup who emphasized the goal of “A dormitory fully paid for when taken into use!" “’0 must determine to reach this our goal which is now so close at hand! Min-n women In Mature-un wot—Ion helm being accepted Into Aunbur‘ We I. G. A. 7 Auauburg Alumni Bulletin Show less
for some years of p. 3‘. work and then to some dreadful places in Asia Minm where he was vice-consul, taught in a college, and became an authority in Semitic languages. I think he must be in Minneapolis now. A numlwr has passed on to the great beyond. The “baby” was a sort of vagrant student at... Show morefor some years of p. 3‘. work and then to some dreadful places in Asia Minm where he was vice-consul, taught in a college, and became an authority in Semitic languages. I think he must be in Minneapolis now. A numlwr has passed on to the great beyond. The “baby” was a sort of vagrant student at several American and foreign universities, and then taught political economy out west, was in the diplomatic service and for some seven years has been a member of the faculty of the University of Berlin, the capital of the lati- Boches. As I sit here before my typewriter and see visions of other days and climos. a phrase from some school book of my Iowa boyhood comes back to me: “a feeling of sadness comes o’er me”; at any rate the “baby” and the gipsy of the class feels just a triflle vemodig—and I suppose that is why he can't leave out a Norwegian word occasionally, and be a 100% American! The title of one of Bjornson’s works suggests itself to him also: Geogra/i og Kjrrrlighrr. And he feels that in spite of Zeppelins and other rapid means of transportzr tion there is still too much Geogrufi in the world and too little Kja'rlight’t. If it were not for the Geogmfi he would surely be in Minneapolis for the next Augsburg commencement. (Or Homecomingl—Editor's note.) As it is. he will have to satisfy himself with a jaunt down Unter den Linden on the way to his four o’clock lecture at the University. But perhaps some member of the class will read this, and to such a one I wish it to be taken as a greeting and an echo from “auld lang syne". The Augsburg of thirty-two years ago was poorer and smaller than the present expanded institution, and in those days there was no co—education there. Nevertheless, I felt then, and have felt so since, that Augsburg was one of the very best colleges in the country. It was not because the library was large—4t was not—nor on account of laboratories (in those days we had none and our training related really only to history, humanities, religion, and languages). I think my conclusion rests on the fact that the leading men who were our teachers were truly great and inspiring as scholars and as per- sonalities. The outstanding ones were of course Georg Sverdrup and Sven Oftedal, but they had associated with them a really remarkable group of others. So when I think of my great teachers, the three most outstanding ones are Georg Sverdrup, William Falwell (of the University of Minnesota) and Adolph Wagner (of the University of Berlin). The figures of those I had at the University of Wisconsin have dwindled, as have my Columbia professors of New York days. 80, though life has been full of vicisaitudes for me, the memory of Augsburg has always remained an inspiration. Augs- burg xneant the upholding of principle and it meant courage. whether it "paid" or not in dollars and cents. Quite aside from the merits of the church con- troversies of the nineties, the fact that men like Sverdrup and Oftedal dared and would stand for what they regarded as good and needed was like Luther's stand at Worms—“es war einmal"!——an inspiration. The class motto of '89 was m lamina; and in a sense I subscribe to that still. But the meflawi'ng influence of years has made me feel that it was not the Greek or the Hebrew that they taught me nor even the religious and ethical instruc- tion they gave me that was I!) important; it was their example and their personality. So now] think I would say instead. principia ct hominu. Angolan" Alumni Ballots}: 10 Show less
the dining hall, kitchen and lounge facilities needed. If every class cooperates 100%: it willtbe a great boost in the church—wide campaign to have the build‘ ing entgrely paid 101‘ (in cash and pledges) when it is occupied January first. Theiba'd leads upward and onward at Augsburg these days and... Show morethe dining hall, kitchen and lounge facilities needed. If every class cooperates 100%: it willtbe a great boost in the church—wide campaign to have the build‘ ing entgrely paid 101‘ (in cash and pledges) when it is occupied January first. Theiba'd leads upward and onward at Augsburg these days and We want every “graduate of Augsburg to feel the thrill of walking together on that road. —Kms’rornn HAGEN ('29, '34). no you KNOW ..... . . _ H ' upouthe suggestion of Principal S. 0. Severson the Alumni Executivo w- to the Augsburg Administration that an Alumni Room b’e aside in Memorial Hall? And that the request has been Blegen, ’10, now Superintendent of the Minnesota His— L' I' _ "fl ‘.-‘is being considered among others for the presidency of _ v «momenta! That the Augsburg “A” Club is having a banquet Saturday evening at the Augsburg Dining Hall during Homecoming? .That Augsburg's enrolment on October 12, 1988, was 386. whereas last year 20th of October it was only 3722' That 252 of those 385 are men and 183 are women! That the senior class in the college this year numbers 49, the junior, class 75, the sophomore clasa 87, and the freshman class 156? That by time the second semester's registration is completed our total enrol- rnent {or this school year should well exceed 400'! . _ That Ir. Eartha Quanbeck. Augsburg’s new Education Professor, now has charge or the Augsburg Teachers' Placement Bureau? And that he would ‘ Rhett; hm more up—to-dato information about you “old-timers" who have blur leaching-fortune time. because he has. already found many vacancies V - to fill them? WQLAN FEAST . . . . . . . I _ . also have an Augshurf W to store em the NDIA meets at run, October is scheduled TIMI-day em. October 27. _ "in fie'm'ltm'ol Kata! Graver. Yugo. V in Fargo has charge of -fit.mfiy¥fle m not oaly hackers visit tom, hat-ahbtau‘:m with!!! driving div ' out: was anew-Menu. WM,.W Show less
For almost seventy years Augsburg has been trying to carry on an educa« tional enterprise of such a spiritual nature. She has sought to direct the attention of her students to the enduring realities, to win their devotion to the Truth which lies at the heart of existence. She has tried to build... Show moreFor almost seventy years Augsburg has been trying to carry on an educa« tional enterprise of such a spiritual nature. She has sought to direct the attention of her students to the enduring realities, to win their devotion to the Truth which lies at the heart of existence. She has tried to build souls~ from within. She has presented to her sons and daughters the great ideal of education as the personal appropriation of freedom, of freedom as a form of life in relation to others and to the Truth itself. She has believed in eternal values. Measured by some of the standards of theage in which we live, Augsburz’s achievements have not been outstanding. There is little to regret in this fact: for many of those standards are absolutely false. Some lie at the root of the insane strife which characterizes much of human life on earth today. Measured by the standards of truth and righteousness and creativa service, Augsburg dares not boast of her success either. She is conscious of having failed also in these—far too often. Whatever there has been of success has been the work of the Spirit of God. We give Him our grateful praise. Yet the educational ideals of Augsburg’s past—radical as they are, if rightly understood—set the course also for our future. Toward their more complete achievement we earnestly invite the cooperation and counsel of every almnus. Augsburg desires to be Christian in all her work. Secular systems are crack- ing all around us. Humanity needs a renewal on spiritual foundations. Are we brave enough to play our part that those foundations may be laid? —Bmmum CHRISTENSEN. EIGHT POINTS OF ACTION For The Augsburg Alumni Association, 1938-1939 1. Provide furnishings for as many rooms as possible in Memorial Hall. Make a “valiant effort? to enlist every graduated class in furnishing at least one unit. (Each unit will cost $85.) 2. Encourage high school graduates of high scholastic standing and strong character to attend Augsburg. 3. Capitalize on Twin City employment opportunities for students and graduates. Strengthen activity of Employment Bureau. 4. Gain more public recognition for Augsburg, its studenta and ' graduates. Maintain the Augsburg Publicity Department. 5. Establish a newa contact between alumni, and between alumni and Augsburg. Publish a quarterly Alumni Bulletin, and as soon as possible, an Alumni Directory. 6. Send to alumni, high schools and other organizations a List of Speakers Available for commencement and other occasions. '7. Pop up. and re-organiae where necessary, district units of alumni. Encourage at least one meeting each your of these dia- trict units. And arrange for gathering: of alumni attending p summer School at the University of Minnesota. 8. Make contacts in state high schools in order that more doors may ' he opened for our teaching alumni. Aid Teacher-1' Phcmt Bureau whenever possible. an. " -m~ -. Show less
Values and Education The life of each generation is very largely molded by its conception of what is of value. The glorification of power leads to the building of great notional units—Bubylons and Homes and Britains. The love of beauty becomes the sued of a civilization such as existed in ancient... Show moreValues and Education The life of each generation is very largely molded by its conception of what is of value. The glorification of power leads to the building of great notional units—Bubylons and Homes and Britains. The love of beauty becomes the sued of a civilization such as existed in ancient Hellas, or in seventeenth century Holland. Out of the faith and spiritual vision of the Church arise the Cathedral glories of Medieval Europe. What is true in the great unitics of man- kind holds equally well in the lesser social groups: in state and city, in every village or rural community. Stuart Chase tells of a town in Mexico where the people reg- ularly play one day out of every three. Across the border in the United States there are communities where there is not time even to rest one day in seven; life is a constant rush and struggle for material possessions. In every sphere of life, and in all lands, there are corresponding differences. Human life is molded according to men’s conception of what is really of value. Education is the guidance of growing personalities in the choice of values that are real. America has the greatest educational system ever devised and carried out on earth. Perhaps We should say “most extensive and most expensive," rather than "greatest." For the greatness of an educational enterprise cannot be measured in terms of numbers or money. It is a spiritual entity, and can be apprehended only in terms of spiritual value. The Augsburg Alumni Association extends to Dr. Bernhard Chris- tensen, Augsburg's new president, a hand of congratulation. We know he faces a mountainous task. Yet we are happy that, as an alumnus with much advanced training and a wealth of ability, he will strive to be a real mountain climber. One who would lead us all to the heights where light prevails. We know that he is vitally interested in alumni of Augsburg. Not only because of the support they can afford their Alma Mater. But more because of what their lives can mean. And because he looks upon each as a personal friend. .So we are happy to extend Dr. Christensen a hand of congratula- tion. And not only of congratulation. We would have it be a hand of good-will and cooperation too. ‘3 , ‘ Augsburg Alumni Balm Show less
Together On the Road . . As the Alumni Association enters its second year of increased activity under the leadership of a salaried executiw. secretary, we are happy to observe already some fruits of this work. The Eight Point Program of activity carried on last year by Mr. Abner Batalden ('35).... Show moreTogether On the Road . . As the Alumni Association enters its second year of increased activity under the leadership of a salaried executiw. secretary, we are happy to observe already some fruits of this work. The Eight Point Program of activity carried on last year by Mr. Abner Batalden ('35). executive secretary, and the energetic officers of the As- sociation helped to produce a 32% increase in student enrolment, a definite increase in press publicity for Augsburg, three newsy and attrac- tive Quarterly Bulletins mailed to all available alumni, six enthusiastic district meetings of alumni, and an encouraging (though partial!) participation of alumni in the Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall building project. The general tone of the Alumni Association has improved a great deal as a result of the new set-up. This was evident last June at the annual banquet when a large number of alumni met in the old dining hall to welcome the new graduates into the Association. One of the highlights of the program was Rev. I. Hovland’s ('09, '12) fascinating stories of how some of the contribu- tions to the new dormitory came through. Another interesting item was the warm and friendly greeting brought by an uncle of one of the '38 graduates, Dr. Oliver Lee (’01), Director of the Dearborn Observatory, Northwestern University. He credited Augsburg with giving his “inquiring mind" its first serious intellectual interests. Further alumni enthusiasm at the June meeting was evident in the passage of a motion to meet the added printing expenses of the program of the As- sociation by increasing annual dues to 82.00 and urging all Life Members to make an annual voluntary gift. An early payment of these dues will in- crease the efiectiveness of the year's work. Officers elected at the June meeting were: President, Kristofer Hagen (’29, '34); Vice-president, Margaret Sateren (’37); Treasurer, Conrad Jergenson ('37); Secretary, Grace Jensen (’33). Mr. Jergenson resigned as treasurer because he is spending the year in New York. His vacancy has been filled by Rev. M. C. Dixen (’18). The executive committee has also selected an advisory council of three members who are giving invaluable assistance in planning future work. They are: Dr. Bernhard Christensen ('22), Prof. S. 0. Severson (’00), and John S. Blegen ('08). The new Eight Point Program for 1938-39 is outlined elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin. As you will see, several new points are combined with those carried over from last year. The most important of these new goals is to mobilize our entire alumni force in getting each class to furnish one or more of the 165 furniture units at $85 each for the Sverdrup—Oftedal Memorial Hall. 105 of these units will equip the students' rooms and the new Alumni Guest Room with attractive, sturdy furniture and leave 60 units to furnish 5 Augsburg Alumni Bulletin Show less
When I last. saw DI. Svmwlrup 'm- lulil m:- -if iilrins nnrl lmpvs of zvtlzing a now and f‘lllul'flfl‘ll hmnv fur Augsburg. ’l‘hI-sc ilppt'flllml to m:- grmtly, though if Augsburg loaves its Olll siti- I slmuld some-him! iw-grvt itl It would I‘m like a family's giving up a (lf‘fll' hut simplt-... Show moreWhen I last. saw DI. Svmwlrup 'm- lulil m:- -if iilrins nnrl lmpvs of zvtlzing a now and f‘lllul'flfl‘ll hmnv fur Augsburg. ’l‘hI-sc ilppt'flllml to m:- grmtly, though if Augsburg loaves its Olll siti- I slmuld some-him! iw-grvt itl It would I‘m like a family's giving up a (lf‘fll' hut simplt- hnmvstwitl In livi- in u mullwrn houw with all imprnvcmvnts in ll‘ll‘ iwnwsl largvr town m‘ (-ity. Ne‘Vt‘rlht‘lPSS, th"!'“ is moi'v than banality in tlw nlvl saw about tt‘lllpdtt'lt mquntm-m. Wu must try to adjust mn-sn-le‘s tn nvw (tnnditinns in order to M :13 nfi‘mtive‘ and usa— ful as we can. In fact, I n-zard this as uur vth‘czil duty and so also the duty of u Christian. I should llkP to hear of some Ann-rivan who camn or whnsv fathers camc- from the dear land of the fjords and thi- midnight sun giving or l)L‘t]UPHtllln:: to Augsburg something like a million dollars. The sum is not largv in vinw 0f newer contl'tions in the United States, and I cannot think of any hotter investment, at least not in the Scandinavian and German American North- west. And then the new day for Augsburg could begin, the dream would begin to become true! —CHARLBS E. STANCl-ILAND ('98). This pit'tllrt' appeared recently in THE LU- THERAN MESSENGER nbovr- the title “How run I put my Chris- tianity to work in h u 1' I (l i n y a better world?" When we think of prospective studentx far the coming year. that in the kind of youth we think of. ll Augsburg Alumni Bulletin Show less
Elugahurg Ellumni {Bulletin WI flan more you 1:th the entire student body is eargerly awaiting 1 . your coming back to make neiw, and to renew old, acquaintanm. ' . hj'huzlhhrz's historyr nun:qu a Prgsidential Inauguration. mu. ~ » i I ' fie-HomecomhIg-l‘ro October 28-80. Dayéon's Tau. Room-x... Show moreElugahurg Ellumni {Bulletin WI flan more you 1:th the entire student body is eargerly awaiting 1 . your coming back to make neiw, and to renew old, acquaintanm. ' . hj'huzlhhrz's historyr nun:qu a Prgsidential Inauguration. mu. ~ » i I ' fie-HomecomhIg-l‘ro October 28-80. Dayéon's Tau. Room-x KAllmm‘niQflce no intention: Homecoming Beckons . . . . Augsburg College and Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota, _ . ' October 17, I938. HELLO GRADS: You no doubt are waiting for Augsburg’s Homecoming. We‘d-e now looking the final preparhtions‘ for tfiis-annua'l euént. ‘ Irinddition. the students Vigpf to share with you something new? I 111'.- hera 3t Trinity Lutheran‘vcnumh at 10:30 .A. IL, Friday, the 28th. That some evening, of the 28th, is set aside '19! the Instant-“ion Bouquet“ Thoutime in 6:30 o'clock sharp. The ~ tins must reach the Augsburg _ «loudly, the 26th. Plane simplify urnngonients by flint deadline-Wadmdqy. the 26th. Sgooial honor gt thofigpqnet will the radium o! 1913, r ve‘rzewmw 2* vw- - .. , ' s pent-at. and! an ear-2 ‘ in wed-bud; . I "“ I “out inflammatde ¢ fix} V‘i' 1 , ,. v. Show less
IMPORTANT MOTION Increased activity on the part of the alumni organization prompted the oficers recently to present the following motion to this year’s annual meeting of the association: “In the light of the expanded program of the alumni association, which includes printing expenses for a... Show moreIMPORTANT MOTION Increased activity on the part of the alumni organization prompted the oficers recently to present the following motion to this year’s annual meeting of the association: “In the light of the expanded program of the alumni association, which includes printing expenses for a quarterly Alumni Bulletin, be it moved that annual dues be made $2.00, and that those who have already paid a ‘Life Membership Fee' make an annual voluntary gift to the association’s treasury." Did You Know . . . . That Professor Arthur Nash receives his Ph.D. degree from the University of Minnesota in June? His major is biology. On the basis of the thesis he presented, he has been made a member of the Sigma Xi, national honorary society. That Rev. and Mrs. Caleb Quanbeck return to Madagascar during the com- ing week? That Augsburg graduates of 1938 are already being placed in teaching positions? Mr. Abner Strommen will be located next year at Morgan, Minn.; Miss Irene Neseth at Newfolden, Minn.; Miss Salome Eidnes at Orfordville, Wis.; and Mr. Edor Nelson at Lamberton, Minn. Others are considering contracts offered, and some are planning advanced study. Mr. Kenneth Schmit, valedictorian, and Mr. Joel Torstenson will study at the University of Minne~ sota on scholarships. That Mr. Richard Pautz has been appointed Athletic Director at Augsburg for the school year 1938-1939 to succeed Mr. James Pederson who plans to continue his studies at New York University? That the “A” Club, recently organized, and including all former and present “A” winners, has its next meeting June 4 at 6:00 o'clock? For information about this dinner meeting write Mr. Hoyt Messerer, The “A” Club, Augsburg College. That Mr. Louis Hanson, class of '29. and now employed by the Sinclair Oil Company at East Chicago, Ind., receives his Ph.D. degree this summer at the University of Minnesota? That Miss Lydia Mitlyng, who has been teaching at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis during the past year, plans to tour Europe this summer? She hopes to visit England, Scandinavia, Germany, France and Italy. That many grads plan to study at summer sessions of universities from coast to coast, but that they haven't let the Alumni Bulletin editor in on their “secret”? And that the same editor has heard many rumors about the in- tense activity of Dan Cupid amongst the alumni, but that the name of only one of the parties concerned has usually been mentioned? (Just think of how much good news we’re missing!) 7 Augsburg Alumni Bulletin Show less
ANNOUNCEMENT . . . . (Continued from page 1) Quite contrary to,appearances, there has been no disposition on the part of the Board of Trustees to withhold this announcement unduly. Dr. Christensen, upon being informed of the Board’s action, requested time to consider whether or not to consent to... Show moreANNOUNCEMENT . . . . (Continued from page 1) Quite contrary to,appearances, there has been no disposition on the part of the Board of Trustees to withhold this announcement unduly. Dr. Christensen, upon being informed of the Board’s action, requested time to consider whether or not to consent to the use of his name as a candidate for the important posi- tion. The Board indicated its desire to have his reply in hand by May 1, after which time it would again have a meeting. His colleagues in the Seminary have been informed about a month ago. This consent to the use of his name by the Board of Trustees as a candidate for president of Augsburg College and Theological Seminary has now been given by Dr. Christensen. With a sincere prayer for God's continued guidance, For the Board of Trustees, JOHN A. HOUKOM, President. Seattle, Wash., April 30, 1938. HAVE YOU. . ., Paid your alumni dues of $1.00 for the year 1937-1938? We must pay up that old debt!!! Mail or bring money to Alumni office, Augsburg. DID YOU KNOW . . . . That Miss Thora Anderson has been selected as a delegate from Minne- sota to attend the large convention of “Travelers' Aid” officials at Seattle? She leaves Minneapolis about June 1. That every alumnus ought to attend the Annual Conference of the Lu- theran Free Church this year? At that conference the next president of Augsburg College and Seminary will be selected. The conference is held at Thief River Falls, Minn., June 7-12. Make your room reservations early with Rev. E. L. Tungseth, Thief River Falls, Minn. That Miss Margarethe Petterson, teacher in piano at Augsburg, is already enroute to Europe where she plans to travel and study during the summer? Anemone-Courses AND Ssmmmr ' Sec_ 562 p_ L_ & R_ Minneapolll. “mum” U. S. Postage Return Postage Guaranteed PAID Minneapolis, Minn. Pmmr No. 986 Show less