1953-1954 DMLC Messenger Vol. 44

Vol.

XLIV

October

No.I

1953

D.M.L.C. Hears Famous Quintet

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First Lyceum Also Presented

On Tues day, September 8th, at 8:30 A. M., the openini; exercises were held in the D. M. L. C, Auditorium, This service marked the beginning of the seventieth year of school at Dr. Martin Luther College, The service was opened with a prelude on the organ by l-rofessor M, Albrecht, and the sin:;ing of the hymn, "0 Nord of God Incarnate," The Scripture reading was taken from Acts 2:41. l-rofessor C. Schweppe delivered the addre::,s in which he stressed the necessity for a steadfast continuation in the Apostles' doctrine. We are not to wander away from these doctrines, but must remain firm, steadfast, and unvieldin'.~- Out of Christian love we can tolerate no error, but must confess our faith before all. Therefore we will not .valk in the w?.y of the unbelievers, but will teach the truth in love,

Two New Tutors Join Faculty .As in former years, t-.,;o new tu.to1·::; have ·been added to the faculty. They are Mr. Jonathan Schaller and Mr, Henry Koch, Mr. Schaller, who is from Nicollet, Minnesota, is a graduate of our Theological Seminary at Thiensville. Prior to his seminary trainin;, Mr. Schaller graduated from D. M. L. C. Hiq;h School and Northwestern College, He serves as instructor in ninth and tenth grade religion. Mr. Koch has come to us from Morrison, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of Northwestern College and an under-graduate of the Seminary. Mr. Koch postponed his final year of seminary training by kiPdly consenting to serve in our midst.

He teaches ninth ~rade Latin and algebra.

Luther Literary League Sponsors Annual Picnic On S1.'. :, ..,av afternoon, September 13th, an all-sci.dol get-acquainted picnic was held on t:ie athletic field of the campus. This is an annual picnic given by Luther Literary League for the student body and the faculty: It began at 2:30 with registration-, and the games were supervised by the College Juniors. It was concluded with a picnic supper.

9tli (/tadet gnjated Br,e aks

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Leg

Spencer Duin, 9th grader from Johnson, Minnesota suffered a broken leg in a football game, Saturday, September12.

He was taken to the Union Hospital where Spencer stayed for a week. Spencer is getting along fine, but he will !).ave to use crutches for. quite so me time.

Chicago Syrr phony Nood;vind Quintet

Ptop. ~- #oeneclce ~eave~ 'Oean.Jhip In the reorganization of the curriculum it was :".dadvisable toincrease l'rof. Ho~necke' s .«ssroom load. This made it necessary for the College Board to relieve Prof.Hoenecke of his dunes in the dormitory anct to call a new Dean ·of · Men. From the list of candh.late-s proposed, the Board of Control called the Rev. N. Pless of Fond du Lac, Nisconsin. Rev. Pless, a high school graduate of D. M. L, C. and former dean at Northwestern College, declined the call.

The call was then extended to the Rev, T. Sauer of Livonia, Michigan. Pastor Sauer also declined. At the Synodical Convention, the Board of Control asked that additional nominations by the conve.n tion be placed on · the list of candidates. This request was granted, From this expanded list the Rev. E. Toepel of Sun 1'rairie, Wisconsin, was called, He also declined the call. The Board of Control met on Saturday, September 26th, for the purpose of ext ending the call to another candidate. Professor Hoenecke will continue to serve in the capacity of Dean of Men. ~

Music Hall to be Expanded In view of the increasing enrollments and the poor condition of some buildings at its educational institutions, Synod adopted a special building fund drive of $1,150,000 at the Synodical Conyention at Watertown, Wisconsin. Of this amount, $40,000 will be used at D. M. L. C. for the expansion of th_e Music Hall.

Tentative plans call for a 40 X 40ft. addition which would be built on to the west end of the present building. This new addition would be used as a classroom,seating about one hurniPed. The basement would be used ,as a band room with facilities for uni.form, music, and instrument storage. The present classroom would be converted into piano and organ practice rooms in the following manner: the second floor would be extended to the west wall, making room for four more organs; the first floor would also be extended, providin~ for possibly eight adc-:tional piano practice rooms.

On September 30th, at 8 1-'. M., the Chicago Symµhony Woodwind Quintet presented a concert in the D. M. L. C. Auditoriu111.

Members of the grouo are Wilbur Simpson, bassoon; Jerome Stowell, clarinet; Rob(lrt Mayer, oboe; Phillip Farkas, French horn; and Ralph Johnson, flute. The quintet was organized in 1937 and has had only one change in membership since. This concert was not a part of the regular lyceum program.

Another concert such as this one is being Qlanned for next spring.

The first of a series of lyceum programs, scheduled to be presented in our auditorium, was a lecture, Journey into the Forest, by Henry Briggs on Thursday evening, September 24th.

The next of the series, scheJuledfor October 22nd, will feature Mr. and Mrs, Lund playing table tennis. The third attraction will be Lier's otterman on December 1st.

The Cole Marionettes will conclude the series on February 3rd.

The programs are bein 6 bool<ed both inde_1endently and through the University of Minnesota Conc~rts 1 a..'1d Lectures.

The admission is included in the students' activity fee.

F c,,L' movies are also going to be shown during the year, but a definite schedule has not yet be.:3n set up.

Summer School Enrollment Reaches all-time High A total of ninety-four students enrolh.:d for the six weeks summer session at D. M. L. C. They came from various states of the Union: Florida, California, Washiniston, Arizona, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, and goodold Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The "grapevine" has it that the students enjoyed their stay. The meals were good, the classes were not "too rough, " and the weatherman was cooperative.

Pastor Schaller of Nicollet gave the closing address in which he stressed the importance of the Lutheran teacher's work in view of his Christian belief as professed in the word·s of the Three Articles, and reaffirmed in each instance with the resounding conclusion, "This is most certainly- true, "

Studen ts Accept

Calls

Because of the shortage of teachers in cu,: schools, some students have accepted calls instead of attending school this year as they had planned: Carl Bauer •...•. ·.•... St. 1--aul, Minnesota Frederick Blauert ..... Chilton, Wisconsin Morris Feiock. . . . . . . Mishicot, Wisconsin Margie Greenfield .. , •.. Glendale, Arizona Marie Raaths ........... Phoenix, Arizona Joanne Radenz •. St. Jacobi, Milwaukee, Wis. Louise Reichert. . • . • . . Fairfax, Minnesota Norbert Sprengeler .. East Fork High School, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . i1/hiteriver, Arizona Delos Steinberg ..•.. Reedsville, Wisconsin Gordon Synhorst ..• St. Matthew's, Winona, • •..••••...•.••..•.... . ....••• Minnesota

D.M.L.C. Messenger

,Have You

In a..,other column of this issue there is a resume of the extra-curr icular activities at our school. These activities are to provide recreation and enj oyment along with training in their respective fields. They are a .velcome diversion from the regular schoC'l schedule.

Students often forget this pur?ose. They join every and any organization without considering its specific function. Some students join activities simply to follow the band wagon but follow a do-nothing policy as far as par ticipation is concerned. Such individuals only hinder the very purpose oi the organization, and it were better if they had not joined at all.

Others join activities with the proper intention of being active members. However,, they make the one mistake of joining too many organizations. They soon find it im;1ossible to be acti.ve in all of them, and they become dis coura'.":ed with school in general.

These s tudents should drop some activities, providing that they can do so without deterring the work of the organization.

Some of the activ ities are under faculty s upervision, it is true. Students may be chosen for a certain or ~anization, but they may refuse the pos ition. In other words, membership in an organization is not compulsory.

Students should study the various or ganizations before they join. They should join only those activities which they feel that they will enjoy, and only those in which they can ac tively participate. lt' stimeforachange. For many years our college classes have been referred to as Fir st Normal, Second Normal, and Third No rmal. With the introduction of a fourth year of college, members of that class would be "only Fourth Normal." It's time for a change !

We are no longer a normal school in the sense of the word that we offer only special methods classes in an edu·cation department.

We now have a four-year college course which offers a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. Let's adopt the commonly accepted designations for class members in a fouryear college: freshmen, sophomores, junior s, and seniors.

Noticed?

How could anyone mis s that ~ew bright red Encyclopaedia Britannica occupying a sizeable portion of the library shelves, or already filed in their proper places? It's plain to see that Profe s sor Janke has begun the mo s t agreeable task of convert in a dollars and cents into volumes of word sen;e.

Anyone worried about what book to report on orally in English will be happy to know that biographies lead the list of new acquisitions. Willa Cather is especially honored.

Besides Willa Cather Living by Edith Lewis ther e is als0 a criticafofography by E. K'.

Brown, titled si mply Willa Cather. Dizzy Life of Benjamin Disraeli is wr ittenoy Hesketh 1-'ears on. Disraeli, Jewish by nationality, but not reli:i;ion, rose to fame as a Br itish statesman and noveli st. By the way, Dizzy was hisnic knam e . S. & M. Greenbie , husband and wife, s earch ed thr cmgh the r e cords at the Con2;ressional Library t0 uncover the facts r evealed in Anna Ella Caroll and Abraham Linc oln. Cr rJssin rr the .i-acific Ocean on a r aft is not impossible: but r ather hi ~hly adve,1turous, as Kon Ti ki, the account of such a c rossin·;, pro v~This book

by Thor Heyerdahl was the basis of a fairly recent 1Povie . Abigail Adams was the wife of America's second president, Joqn Adams, .and rr other of t~e sixth, John Quincy Adams.

The 3tory of her life is recorded by Janet Whitaey.

Other biographies include My Life Nith Dreiser by Helen Dreiser ancl Queen--vfctoria by Lytton Strachey. One autobiography, the Memoirs of Herbert Hoover, the Cabinet a nd the l>re s idenoy is also inchwed-.- - ' Several of the 1,e ,v volumes were bought with the l itel'al •:r e student especially in minci. Ev er yo;: e s tudyi ng Hamlet should at least :;lance at the p ictures in Hamlet Through the Age s . It is r eally a recorcfTrl" pictures ofthe Hamlet productions fromShakespeare' s time till today, compiled by Mander and Joe Mitchens0n. We can credit Arthur Hobson Quinn with writing three of the recent addit ions. His History of th e Alllerican Dr ama is written in two volumes, with the division made at the Civil War. Represl:)ntative Amer ican Hays is his third contribution. Dean of Theological Department, Bethany College , Mankato,Minn., Norman Madson, presented D. M. L. C. with autographed copies . of Evening Bells at Bethany, a collec tion of . evening meditations, and Preacl:).ing to :Preachers. Theodore Laetsch of Concordla Theological Seminary in St. Louis, edited and arranged the doctrinal essays in the two volumes of The Abiding Word.

Three new books concerning the problems of teaching religion in public schools should prove interesting to prospective Lutheran teachers.

They are God in Our Public Schools by W. S. Fleming; Function or1ne Public Schools in Dealing with Religion,ed•ited . by the American CouncIT on Education at Washiqgton, D. C.; and Our Public Schools, Christian or Secular by°"""Eenwick ~ . . Of. practical use will be the information in Managing the Classroom by Edwin John

Brown.

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In order for the library to keep pace with · the expanding geography department, sever\\'hat am I here for? This question should al books were purchased which relate to that be on the mind of every student on registra- , subject. The four books from the American tion day and should continue throughout the Lake Series--Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, entire school year. What am I here for? : cont'd on page 3, col. 3 As a student at D. M. L. C. I am to l)serve . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..:__ _ _ _ _ _-I

the Triune God, my Creator, Redeemer, and Preserver; 2)gain more knowledge that I might better serve my Lord all the days of my life.

It is not always so easy to follow the answer to our question. Only with God's help can ?le in any way achieve that goal.

The following prayer should help each uf us more faithfully to dedicate our lives to Hirn who gave His life for us: "Unto Thee I live, Lord Jesus; Unto Thee I die, Lord Jesus; Ever Thine I am, Lord Jesus, Living or dying. Amen. Amen."

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1953

''Quiz-Tickler'' The vocable for t h is rr.onth is an interesting word with a verv s imple ns eall i :1 ~. Using the theory that all D. !Vf. L. C. students and professors are well versed L t:,1~lish and music, we approached sever al per~ons with our chosen wor d, hernide m i semiquaver.

Although this word seemed to have s lipped the minds of everyone who was inter viewed they all seern~d to know a handful of voc ables' "I haven't the slightest idea!" Here's ho~ the definitions were given: Anne Holden: " a dr~rnmer."

Lee Plath: "sweet corn."

Jean l'a'~ e: "some kind of an organization." i-r af. Schweppe: "Mil waul-:ee Braves."

Betty Koester: "9otato pancakes. " l- aula Erhart: "Let me think awhile."

Dave Schu IP acher: "so me kind of a storybook , " Ardie llentz el: ''a ne,v French creation in dress des i-;ning. " Iv iss Holden · is the ; , sest auesser of the rr onth. Hem idem ise,,.: quave; is simply a 64th note. Better luck next time!

'Thank you all for your fine c ooperation.

Sooner or later this column will catch up with you. · :P. S. We admit that this was a little tough.

f/utumn

With the passing ot summer we now enter into Lne·;.· s eason of the year called autumn.

Signs of autumn are all around us. The wind whistles plaintively through the trees , hurling the once-green leaves from their places of rest. Listlessly they drift through the air, searching for a place to rest once more.

What a marvelous cascade of splendor we see, tumbling tints of yellow, brown, orange, and red! Ripe pumpkins lie in the yellow fields, waiting to be used for jack-a-lanterns an d nies .

Autnmn is the time of the year in which we ·et our rnin,J s at work again after the threemonth re s ting, I should say rusting, period.

Of the four seasons of the year w e all have o,~r favorit es , but I think we can ag r ee that. they all have their good points .

D. M. L. C. Messenger The "D. M. L. C. Messenger" is published during the months of October, November, December. F€b· ruary, March, April, May and June. The subscription price Is one dollar per annum. Single copies fifteen cents. We request payment In advance. "The Messen• ger" is continued after time of subscription has ex• pired, unless we are notified to discontinue and all arrears are paid. All business communicatio.ns should be addressed to the Business Manager. Contributions are requested from all alumni, undergraduates and friends.

The aim of ''The Messenger" is to offer such materials as will be beneficial as well as interesting to our readers, ti:> keep the alumni In a closer contact with the college and to foster school spirit.

Editor ........................ :....................................... Alvin Sieg Managing Editor ....:......................... Donald Holzhuete1· Ass'ts.: D. Knirpel, H. Hagen News Editor .................................................... Naomi Nitz Reporters: H. Wessel, L . Marowsky, M. Baer, R. Flagge, E. Jassmer Feature Editor ··•··········-·····················Beverly Rehwinkel Ass'ts.: N. Voecks, G. Beckmann Art Editor .................................... ·-············· Joan Bai:tos Sports Editor ................................................ Grant Gent.I: Ass'ts.: B. Buss, E. Bartsch

Business Manager .................................. Elmer Jirtle Ass't.: H. ,Herrian Circulation Manager .......................... John Schibbelhut Ass't.: G. J)uin I'ypists .....................................................M. ?iliedfeldt, E. Pydynkowski, J. Hanamann, B. Bierwagen, M. Hoenecke, P. Kraui;,,

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I'm going to take these first few lmes to wish our editor-in-chief good luck for the coming year. Alvin Sieg has taken Allen Treichel's place since Allen decided to become a '53 graduate last spring.

Speaking of graduates, I'd like to wish all, of you who were our school-and clas_smates the best of everything as you begm your brand new teaching c:freers this fall. That goes for all of you who didn't graduate but are also helping to relieve the teacher shortage, too.

Question of the month: Will vre or will we not have the days of October 8 and 9 off because of the Milwaukee conference? If not, how many precious days off will we have for our long November week-end? One would think it a bit early to think of vacations, but few students would agree to that. School's not really so bad as all of that, though. This is what we've been looking forward to all summer, isn't it? Or is it?

The summer vacation was probably very enjoyable Cor most of us. Not so for Mrs. Keturakat. Mrs. /'K" .spent her summer in the hospital but was fortunate to e~erience afull recovery after her serious illness. We wish her continued good health.

Several spots on the campus looked very different to the returning students. Of course the tennis courts and the new house were brand new, but there were some ambitious painters onthe campus during ourabsence who also made it possible for us to be greeted with something new inside of the buildings. Th" entire third floor and all the hallways nf Hillcrest Hall were painted in pastel colors which the girls shou1d. enjoy.

The Musi.c Hall classroom, which was very much in need of paint, is now a pleasant shade of green. Professors Albrecht and Janke now have yellow and green classrooms. Even though the painters tried to convince l-'rof,Klatt that his room is painted a deep red, it nevertheless, is a beautiful two-tone green.

Several rooms in the boys' dorm have been painted blue, chartreuse and sandalwood.

Several hallways and the high school club room were painted, also.

Mrs. Vomhof is Matron of Centennial Hall this year. She hails from Aurora, Illinois.

Miss R. Vornholdt, our new piano instructor has replaced Miss Bridges. After teachi~g piano here for two years, Miss Bridg~s accepted the position as head of the music department at Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. _ Another one of our music teachers, Miss Ca;sie 路Erickson, has not returned to our campus as yet. Miss Erickson has been hospitalized for surgery, and until she is able to resume her duties here, Mrs. E. D. Backer is substituting for her.

Have you noticed the absence of cars on our campus this fall? The reason for this can be found on page 17 of this year's catalog. Prof.

Schweppe emphasized this at the close of last yearandit'sencouragingto see that the students have taken his advice to heart.

Baseball enthusiasts had a "tr.eat when New Ulm became the host of the state baseball tournament, September 12 to 20. One of our students, Fritz Panning,Gibbon, Minn. , was drafted to pitch for Fairfax, Minnesota.

By now the students should be u_sed to seeing _c ont'd in col. 3

Messenger

/he l<e-/;otmatlon Bam--Bam--Bam. The sound of the hammer echoed and re-echoed in the early morning stillness through the almost deserted streets of the sleeping German town of Wittenberg as a serious young monk stood before the door of the Castle Church earnestly bent on nailing a lengthy document to the heavy oaken door. .

Frequently he paused to reread some of the statements he had written. Yes, he was convinced that this was the only way to clarify his stand on the papal indulgences which were being sold so promiscuously throughout the surrounding area by one Johann Tetzel. Little did he realize that within two weeks all of Ger many would be reading these ninety-five theses and earnestly discussing them.

Perhaps if he had known what the future would bring, that he, under the heavy pressure exerted by Karl von Miltitz, would be ready to give up the fight, and that the Holy Ghost working through him would restore the tr~e Gospel; perhaps then his hand might have wavered as he viewed the mighty task which lay before him.

He could not know that in a few short years he would be summoned before the Diet of Worms, be branded a heretic, and be taken into hiding at the Wartburg, where he would begm the translation of the Bible into German.

No Martin Luther did not realize that he was' the tool of God destined to bring to light once again those truths which we hold dear as he stood before the Castle Church and nailed his ninety-five theses to the door for all to read.

But we thank God that He did send Martin Luther and so directed his life that the work of the Reformation, begun that late October morning in the year 1517, has given us His Saving Word once again in all its truth and puritv.

A. A. L. (W. Trettien) Backer's Pharmacy H. Baumann Agency Ben Franklin Store Citizens State Bank of New Ulm Eibner and Son Eichten's Shoe Store Epple Bros. Drug Store Ernest Eyrich Plumbing and Heating Farmers' and Merchants' Bank R. Fesenmaier, Inc. Fischer Auto Service, 109 No. Broadway Forster's, Inc. Dr. G. J. Germann, opt. maker of fine glasses Gislason and Reim Henle Drugs Her berger' s Herzog Publishing Co. Dr. Charles L. Hintz, D. D.S. Hubby's Barber Shop Charles Janni and Co. Kemske Paper Co. Koehler Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. "Meidl Music Store, Tel. 769, New Ulm" Meyer Studio vv. O. Moll, Plumbing and Heating Muesing's New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Greenhouses New Ulm Theaters

Page 3 cont'd from col. 1 boys insteaJ of ;ir ls going in and out of Waldheim. The male members of the college senior class have taken over the quarters above Prof. Stelljes' home. The enlarged enrollment of male students has forced this arrangement for this year.

Did you know that some of our college instructors are going to school themselves?

These men attend classes at Mankato State Teachers' College every Monday evening from 6:00 to 9:30 for a period of twelve weeks.

JJrof. H. Sitz and Mr. H. Koch are takin 6 an advanced course in Shakespeare. Mr. John Denninger is taking Teaching High School Science. Supervising the Elementary Grades is the course taken by f'rof. E. Sievert. .;Jnt'J from p~.1\e 2, col. 2 Lake Huron, and Lall:e Superior, are each written by a different author. Here mention could be made of Hammond's Nature Atlas of America, arranged by E. L. Jordan.

China's Geographic Foundations is written byGeorge B. Cressy; The Far East, by Paul H. Clyde; Collision of East and West

by Herrymon Mat_Irer.

The field of fiction offers many new taies for your reading enjoyment. Amon~ them are Storm Canvas by Armstrong Sperry, The Loon Feather by Sola Ft:eller, Boy with aPack anc!Ciear for Action by Stephen 7T. Meader, and The Wanderrng Jew by the famous French novelist, Eu,;;ene Sue. The Railroad to Freedom is based on the lifeoI a real person, Harriet Tubman, au escaped slave who conducted about 300 of her fellowmen along the Underground Railroau that led to the North anil freeuon ,. The author is Hilde;i,arde Hoyt Swift.

The new Nho's Who for 1052 is almost as brir;ht as the new set of encyclopedias. There are路 rr,any new boo!,s which have not even been mentioned, but still the number already listed shows why the library's 路new acquisitions can not be easily over loo'路e:d..

"Nicklasson-Loose," Sportrr a i' s S._ J A. C. Ochs Brick and Tile Yar.ls , Sprin; field Ochs' "Bee Hive" Oswald's New Ulm Laundry Oswald Studio .i:-alace Lunch .1:-at's Cleaners, Edwin Meyer J. C. f'enny Co. Always First Quality Pink's, "The Friendly Store" Reim and Church Jewelers F. H. Retzlaff Hardware, Our Own Hardware Retzlaff Motor, Dodge-Plymouth Salet Dept. Store Schleuder's Schnobrich' s City Meat Market Schuck's Tailors L. E. Schwartz, D. D.S. Dr. A. V. Seifert, D.D.S. Dr. James R. Seifert, D. D.S. Service Print Shop Shake's Cleaners Silver Latch Cafe Sornsen and Sornsen Spelbrink' s Clothing State Bank of New Ulm Tauscheck & Green, Quality Clothes Ulrich Electric Drs. H. Vogel and M. Kaiser Ernest C. Vogelpohl, .~ipe Organs Dr. W. J. Von Bank, D. D.S. Weneeda Bakery

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October

1953

'53 Sports Awards Presented

The seventieth year of Dr. Martin Luther College nearly brought the enrollment up to half a thousand. The exact number of students is 493. The men are again outnum,bered, there being 293 women and only 200 men enrolled. The following, table may be of interest to "class-patriots": High School College 9fn-~ lst- -74 10th--{!(J 2n~-56 Hth--82 3r~-28 12th-- '7 3 4th--17 Spec.- 4 Spec. 5 Tot. IlO Tot. 3ff This year fifteen states have contributed to our student body. These states and numbers are listed below.

4 .Arizona Colorado 3 Illinois 5 Indiana 1 10 Iowa Michigan 21 Minnesota 254 Nebraska 10 New Mexico 2 New York 1 North Dakota 4 Ohio 1 South Dakota 11 Washington 1 Wisconsin 165 Total ffl

Cn June 2, l 953, the athletic awards for the season '52-'53 were presented by Coach Oldfield.

Participants in basketball and baseball who received a College "L" were as follows: Basketball--Don Hartwig , RE-uben Kramer, Franklin Kolander, Marvin Meihat:k, ..Valmar Voigt, Gary Schapekahrn, Howard Wessel, Herbert Wilde, John Schibbelhut, and Arvon I-eter, manager.

Baseball--Don Hartwig, Reuben Kramer, Doug Stindt, ..Val mar Voigt, Marvin Meihack, Norman Stellick, Franklin Kolander, Howard Fun at Literary League Picnic Wessel, LeDell I-lath, Erling Carmichael, 1-------------------""1 Herbert Wilde, John Schibbelhut, Verlyn Fuhrmann, Nayne Zuleger, and Harold Extra-curricular ActiviUe_s Runke, manager.

The Marlut Singers is a voluntar y male A High School "L" was awarded each of the chorus which is both student-organized and following high school players: student-directed. All young men from the Basketball--Fritz 1-anning, Jerome Bentz, 12th Grade through College IV are eligible.

Richard Hagen, Don Kramer, Arnold Braun, The Marluts rehearse Monday and Thursday David Fonath, Duane Tomhave, H;oward between supper and devotion. Mr. Marvin Watchke, Donald Voigt, and James Raabe, Busse, College Senior, is the director for manager. this school year.

Baseball-- Fritz Panning, Bernard HookThe Aeolian Chorus is a choral group for stead, Bill Wohlers, Roger Lange, James young women from the 12th Grade through Raabe, Howard Watchke, Joe Flynn, DelCollege IV. Rehearsals are held between bert Ehlke, David Umnus, Arvid Kramer, supper and devotion on Tuesday and Friday James Kramer, Bill Wiederich, and Elroy nights. Organization is similar to the MarBartsch, manager. lut Singers. Aeolian directress for 1953A minor letter was awarded each of the '54 is Miss Myrna Kiecker. members of the tennis team.

The D. M. L. C. Band is divided into two secThe trophy for the boys' intramural tourtions.- Frrsf Banarehearses Tuesday and nament was presented to the College SophoThursday afternoons for several concerts mores, and the girls' trophy was presented throughout the year- -also for basketball to the twelfth grade. games. Prof. M. Albrecht directs Band I. Don Hartwig received Dr. Seifert and Herff Second Band is directed by Prof. 0. Stellje ~ Jones Outstanding Athlete awards. and rehearses on Friday afternoon.

Election of officers for the student body took Choir: Although choir work is compulsory place Wedn_esday, September 30. for students from the H.S. Sophomore through The student body officers for this year are the College Sophomore Class, two choirs The 1G5~4 intramural baseball tournament Arden Wentzel, president; Franklin Kolandmay be listed here. Both Choir I and Small began Tuesday, September 15, when the.High er, vice-president; Joan Bartos, secretaryChoir II are composed of selected members, School Seniors defeated the Juniors. It was but membership in them is not compulsory. treasurer. a spirited start and thus far that spirit has Candidates were chosen by a committee of These choirs have regular con~ert wor-k plus continued throughout all the games. The twenty-four students, consisting of the presiradio and church singing. Small Choir II major upset so far was a 16-0 defeat the dent and two representatives from each class. rehearses after Second Choir and is direcFreshmen handed the Sophomores. College The list of candidates is listed below. ted by Prof. M. Albre:::ht. Choir I is dim, col)sisting of practically all our college President: rected by Prof. E. D. Backer and rehearses baseball team, seems to be the favorite.

Reuben Kramer during the regular choir period in the Music However, the finish should be fairly close.

Virgil Raasch Hall. Besides its concert, radio, and church It takes two setbacks before one team can Arden Wentzel work, Choir I goes on a tour every other be eliminated. year during Easter vacation.

Vice-president: First Round: Franklin Kolander The Luther Literary League is a studentSeniors 8 .•..••••.••••••.•.••.. Juniors 4 LeDell Plath organized group which sponsors talentCollege I 4 •.•...•..•.••..••.. College II 1 Walmar Voigt mostly in the dramatic field. Membership College III 8 ••.••••••••••••.• College IV 2 Secretary-treasurer: is voluntary from the 12th Grade through Freshmen 16 ••••••.•••...•. Sophomores 0 Joan Bartos College IV. Meetings are held on specified Darrell Knippel evenings in the Administration Building at · Second Round: Mary Niedfeldt · 9:15.

College IV 7 •••.•••••••.•..•• College II 5 The D. M. L. C. Messenger is the student Juniors 11 ..••••••........• Sophomores 0 newspaper oTour school. Staff members are College IV 4 ••••.••.••••.•.••• .College I 0 selected by the faculty, but membership is Seniors 6 ....•..•••.••.•••..• Freshmen 1 not obligatory. The office of the Messenger is on the 3rd floor of the Old Main.

The Excelsior is our college yearbook.

Staff members are also selected. The office is directly across the h;i.11 from that of the Messenger. ~ The Student Union is an organization of men ·o and women from the 12th Grade through college. This group provides a recre;itional 0 center, which is located in the basement of 0 the Music Hall. The Union is controlled by three executive officersandexecutive board 0 composed of a member from · each of the eli() gible classes. The Student Union is D. M. L. C. 's newest activity, having had its ~ beginning in February, 1953.

Sports need not be enumerated. Both school and class sports are open for any student. All are under the direction of Prof.

1. Oldfield, D. M. L. C. Coach.

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Concert Set for Noven1&er 29

STUDENTS Don't forget the Excelsior picture contest. (See page four, column two ·for detail.)

Pictut:eJ Painted fly Pt:oJ. 7tapp,j.flat:to Two new pictures, one an oil, the other a pastel, brighten the walls of our Recitation Hall and speak to the passers-by. The first a painting of the Crucifixion entitled "Behold Thy Son," is the work of Joan Bartos, a col~ege sophomo e, The pastel, "Wartburg," 7 1s the production of I_>rofessor C. Trapp, Someone has aptly said, "Talent is where you find it, " and its discovery on our campus has pleased both faculty and student body. When the faith that is ours finds expression in more than words, we rejoice.

The oil painting expresses "in a larger sense the low estate to which the Son of God had given Himself for us, The composition is worked into a circle with its pivot at Jesus' feet and its major arc at His head, · The undertones are burnt umber and Italian sienna; the overtones are American vermilion, Turkey red, chrome yellow, and Prussian blue, Motion is evident in the composition-the brisk anticipatory steps of those ~ho have come to see a good show, the pleadmg figure of a thief being lifted on his cross the straining workmen who go stolidly abo~t their tedious labors, the passive mother the disillusioned followers who stare unbehev- , ingly at what they cannot comprehend, " The pastel with its soft colors nevertheless . brings out the ru_ggedness of the setting of Luther's translation of the Scriptures, The castle on the rock symbolizes the faith simi- · larly built on the Rock of our salvation; such is the message of pleasing color, form, and composition.

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Two Community Concerts Given The first of the 1953-54 Community Concerts was presented at the New Ulm High School on Tuesday, October 13. It featured .e Vienna Academy Chorus. This chorus onsists of twenty-four young men and women, all graduates of the Vienna Academy of Music. The conductor is Professor Ferdinand Grossmann, said to be the finest choral. directo~ in_ Austria. _ The National Operatic Sextet was featured in the second concert of the series, Wednesday, November 4, Mr. Edward Berzin, formerly the Musical Director of NBC'sTV Recital Hall, is the Musical Director of the Sextet, any of our students are members of the local Community Concert A~sociation,

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The new, 8-room, brick residence, located southeast of the Men's Dormitory, has finally been completed. Construction began last spring but was held up by the local mill strike. Prof. R. Hoenecke and his family are now in the midst of moving. This arrangement came about when the Deanship change was decided upon, thus making it necessary for Prof. Hoenecke to vacate the Dean's residence, Another new building has also been added to our campus, A new garage constructed of clay tile has been built on the southeast side of the . heating plant, This heated building houses the college bus and the snow plow equipment, In addition to the above projects, two more residences are being planned for our campus, Construction of these houses is to begin next spring and is to be completed by next fall, They will be located adjacent to the residence just completed, The building of these new homes was decided upon at the· Synod Convention in Milwaukee, October 8-10. 1953.

(See map of campus on page 4, )

Faculty Party Held In C. Hall A faculty party, honoring this year's new faculty members, was held Friday night, October 2, at 6:30, in Centennial Hall gym, A chicken dinner was served. Professor Schweppe gave a brief welcoming address, The group -vas entertained with games planned by Pr, •• Birkholz. The games were set up carnival-style, and ranged from throwing darts to tossiI_1g -pennies on a plate spinning in a pail of water. The enjoyable evening was in honor of Mrs, Vomhof, matron of Centennial Hall; Miss Vornholt, piano in~tructor; and Mr, H, Koch, and Mr, 1, Schaller, tutors,

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Calls For Dean Returned

A call for Dean of Men is now extended to the Rev, D, Brick of Kimberly, Wisconsin, Mid-semester vacation was held October The following candidates had previously 30 to November 3, Students remaining on declined their calls: Pastors W, Pless, the campus had a Halloween party in C e n - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; T, Sauer, Livonia Michigan; E, Toepel, Sun Prairie, Wiscon~ tennial Hall, sin; G, Horn, Chaseburg, Wisconsin,

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The annual fall concert presented by the Band, Marlut Singers, and Aeolian Chorus is set for Sunday afternoon, November 29, The D. M. L. C. Band, under the direction of Prof. Martin Albrecht, will present six s?lections, Besides the Band, the Marlut Smgers and Aeolian Chorus will each render three selections, MarvinBusse, senior, directs the Marlut Singers, The Aeolian Chorus is directed by Myrna Kiecker, junior, The D, M. L. C, Quartet will also sing several numbers, Members of the Quartet are Arden Wentzel, ValJean Zoellmer, Vernon Ro~mhildt, and William Birsching, Miss Jeanette Backer will play a selection on the piano.

_Lyceum Series Brings Table Tennis Exh.ibition Harry and Shirley Lund, two nationally known table tennis players, gave their program at Dr, Martin LutherCollege'on Thursday evening, October 22, to a very enthusiastic audienc~.

Harry and Shirley Lund have played in auditoriums, tournaments, schools, business clubs and sportsmen's shows in nine different states, They hold over 300 champion-. ship trophies for winning tournaments such as the NebraskaState, Iowa State, Minnesota State, Missouri Valley , 10 ' 000 Lakes , C_a nadian Open, Minneapolis Aquatennial, Central Western States, and many others. .

While in the Army, Harry played in tournaments, and service clubs, and theaters in many parts of the country, As representative for the Hawaiian area, he played in the Pacific Army Olympics on Saipan, where players from many countries participated, Harry has taught hundreds of people how to · play table tennis, especially while operating a table tennis recreational parlor.

Shirley is one of the top ten ranking women players in the United States, A $25, 00 Defense Bond is the prize for any student who wins a game from Harry during a demonstration I;>eriod.

Willis Hadler, a sophomore, challenged Mr. Lund, who played sitting on a chair • The score was 15 to 5 for the champ, Muriel Kraterfield, also a sophomore, challenged Mrs, Lund and lost 15 to 0, Arvon Peter and Paul Zimmerman later joined the Lunds in ~ exhibition doubles match.

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the evening of October 28, a piano rec1!al was given in the college auditorium by Miss Ruth Vornholt, a piano instructor at D. M. L. C. The program included compo-. sitions by Bach, Beethoven, and Debussy.

The first number on her program was Partita in ~ -Flat Major by Baeh, consisting of seven parts. Miss Vornholt's second selection was the Concerto in E Flat Major Opus 73 by Beethoven. The orchestral accompaniment of the Concerto was performed on the organ by Miss M. Louise Haack, another college instructor. The closing number was Estampes by Debussy, · in three parts.

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. ''Quiz-Tickler'' J!J11.Jt ,,,Alovem6et . . .

Helen L. Williams

It's half past November; The harvest is reaped; The house is in gala array To welcome the family And friends who will come To make merry, to eat and Be gay.

"Dr. Martin Luther College uncompro- . misingly clings to the divine inspiration of the Bible. It believes, therefore, that all education, if it is to be really beneficial to the individual and to the community, must make the human soul conscious of its sinful tendencies and inspire it with a living faith . in Jesus Christ, the Savior. This alone · enables man to face life's problems wisely and appear before God confidently and eagerly. Only the Holy Spirit can so educate, and He works only through the Scriptures. Dr. Martin -Luther Coll~ge stands up for this Truth, preaches this Word, and builds all of its education on this Basis. " The above quotation, taken from the back of the title page in our Dr. Martin Luther College Catalog, tells usthe principle upon which our education is based. Those students who have only begun their education . at Dr. Martin Luther College may not have realized as yet the blessings of such an education. Those of us, however, who attended Dr. Martin Luther College previous to this year know fully what this quotation means, and have received the blessings of our Scripturally-based education. . Are we always thoughtful of this fact? Do we remember to thank God for the blessing of His Word? Whether we are taking the teachers', pastors', or general course, whether we are high school or college stu. dents, we still receive the same spiritual education. The Holy Spirit works in all of us. Let us not fail to thank God for thi.s blessing--in prayer, in our studies, in our lives! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ In behalf of the staff, the editor thanks those faculty members who contributed copy for this issue, Let us remember the real purpose of Thanksgiving Day. t/ Enter into His gates with Thanksgiving, and into His courts ·with praise: and be thankful unto Him and bless His name.

For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His :trutli° endureth to all generations. II -Ps?J:~ 100, 4-5

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What matters if the birds Have ceased their singing?

What matters if the clouds Have masked the skies?.

Each seed and nest shall find A new beginning When spring relights the spark In lovers' eyes!

The vocabulary test for the November issue involved the word saponification. Do you know what it means? See whether you can come closer than those who were interviewed, The following answers were given: Irene Ranzenberger: "something connected with the study of English. " Ted Pelzl: "something to do with saps. " Irene Fehrle: ''I never had that!"

Tutor Koch: "the of making soap."

Geraline Velzke: "classifies something, I don 9 t know what."

Doug Stindt: "some fancy word for some figure of speech in English. " Prof. Hoenecke: "the art of making wise."

Audrey Burwitz: "I can't imagine!"

Congratulations, Tutor Koch! You were definitely the closest. He defined the verb saponify. Saponification means the "act, process, or result of conversion into soap. " To the rest of you, "Thanks for trying." .We may be seeing you next month !

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It's half past November And time now to think Of holiday goodies and cheer; Of turkey and stuffing, Of cranberry jell Heaped high in a bowl, Crystal clear.

It's half past November And soon there will be A host of nice things to remember, As we hurry along With a smile and a song, Getting ready for half past December_.______

Morning Sunshine I saw the morning sunshine Arising o'er the hills.

It strewed its shining brilliance Among the rocks and rills.

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and valleys And made the hillsides bright, And 'wakened all that had been Asleep all through the night.

Elinor Lennen All the essence of November Rhymes with this one word-Remember •

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Remember pumpkins in a· heap, Covered well, so they would keep.

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Remember hams and shoulders hung, Promise for the hungry tongue !

Remember jelly's ruby tints, Or amber shades of crab and quince.

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Remember fruit in jar and bin, And vegetables gathered in •

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Remember all the season's yield From orchard, garden, wood or field.

Remember, and lift up your praise For childhood's full, safeguarded days I

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Mildred P. Van Horn The last song in the autumn world Is the skirling song of cricket.

You hear him in the stubbled fields And in the brier's thick~t.

His voice is intimate to me, Like a clear metallic hoof-As musical and patterned as The rain upon the roof.

But when his song you do not hear, Cold wind has closed .!he door; And every leaf has fluttered down To make a carpet for earth's floor.

Cool autumn comes with frosty air; Gone is the summer's heat.

And when the cricket's song is done, The earth rings hard beneath our feet.

•(Autumn Ideals, 1953)

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24- -Luther H. S. vs. Danube H. S. 26--Thanksgiving· Day 29--Concert, 3:00 p. m.

29--"Martin Luther" opens at the Hollywood Theater to Dec. 5. !--Lier's Otterman, 3rd Lyceum. ~--Double-header, Luther College & H. S. vs. Bethany teaIPs. 12--Double-header, Luther teams vs. Concordia teams.

15 & 17--Christmas Concerts.

D. M. L. C. Messenger The "D. M. L. C. Messenger" is published during ;the months of October, November, December, February, March, April, May and June. The subscription price is one dollar per annum. Single copies fifteen cents. We request payment in advance. "The Messenger" is continued after time of subscription has expired, unless we are notified to discontinue and all arrears are paid. All business communications should 'be ,a ddressed to the Business Manager. Contributions ·are requested from all alumni, undergraduates and friends.

The aim of "The Messenger" is to offer such : materials as will be beneficial as well as interesting to:our readers, tJo keep the alumni In a closer contact with •the college ,and to foster school spirit.

Editor---------------------- --Alvin Sieg Managing Editors-------Donald Holzhueter Ass'ts: Darrel Knipple, Harlan Hagen News Editor------------------Naomi Nitz Reporters: Lawrence Marowsky, Marion Baer, RachelPlagge, Elizabeth Jasmer Feature Editor---------Beverly Rehwinkel Ass'ts: Naomi Voecks, GloriaBe~kmann Art Editor-------------------Joan Bartos Sports Editor----------------Grant Gentz Ass'ts: Elizabeth Buss, Elroy Bartsch Business Manager-----------Elmer Jirtle Ass't: Henry Herrian Circulation Manager---------Gwenith Duin Ass't: Earl Pappenfuss Typists: Mary Niedfeldt, Eugene Pydynkowski, Joyce Hanamann, Bertha Bierwagen, Phyllis Krause, Margaret Hoenecke

November

1953

Set:vice 'Oepat:tment Do you know that all the other departments of D. M. L. C. couldn't exist if we had no service department? It holds body and soul together by finding and preparing food. It furnishes tables, chairs, desks, and beds that students may in all comfort pursue their studies. Yes, it even maintains' sidewalks and roads that no one may have difficulty to get to the source of knowledge. In order to do this more efficiently the following equip. ment has been purchased: 1. An electric meat saw to cut the juicy steaks. (Ed. note: ? ? ?)

2. An elettric edger and saw to repair woodwork.

3. A tractor to push the big snowplow, 4. A pick-up truck to make the many short hauls.

Hats off to the men and women of our service department!

D.M.L.C. MeHenger

Li&,,a ry Nevvs

Phyllis Krause left school November 12 to teach at Bethesda llltheran School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The girls of the sophomore college class gave her a surprise farewell party after study hall on November 10, in Centennial Hall gym.

Mr. Langhof, custodian of the Men's Dormitory and the Old Main, has been forced to resign because of ill health.

As you come into the library, on the right you will see a shelf of books; unworn, not sfirty, not dog-earred, and without fingerprints. How did they get this way? It is not a mystery. They are new pooks which Professor Janke has obtained for you. Why not go in and see them? You will find the follo,Y1ing: Biography: . Lee the American by,..Gamaliel . Bradford, My-Llieas a Teacher by John Erskine, Smps and Snails by Lousie Baker.

Education: General Education and the Liberal College by William Cunningham, Guide to Student Teaching by Leslie Nelson and Blanche McDonald, Managing the Classroom by Edwin John Brown, Teaching Scienceto Children by Julian Greenlee, The Art of Effective Teaching by C, B, Eavey, The Learning of Mathematics by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

History: China Yesterday and Today by Edward Williams, Marine Aviation in the_ Philippines by Major Charles Boggs, Jr., Mannes m the Central Solomons by Major John Rentz, The Campaign on New Britain

by Hough and Crown.

Language: Speech for the Teacher by Fred Sorrenson, Speech Methods in the Elemen-. tary School by Carrie Rasmussen, Literature: An Anthology of Famous British Stories edited by Cerf and Moriarty, Preface to Shakespeare by Gr.a nvilleBarker, Shakespeare's Julius Caesar prepared by Taylor and Smith, The Definitive Edition of the Plays of J. M. Bii.rrie, edited

by A. E. Wilson, The Interpretation: of the Music of the XVII and XVIIl Centuries by Arnold Dolmetsch.

Psychology: An Introduction to Psychology

by Hildreth Cross.

Reference: Child Craft, Vol. 4-14.

Religion: Does Science Support the Scrip-_ tures by 0, E. Sanden, Textbook of the His-· tory""of Doctrines by Reinhold Seeberg. · Transportation: A Century on Wheels by Stephen Longstreet, Buick's First HalfCentury.

Donald Voigt, 12th grader from Frontenac Minnesota, had to quit school because of iUness.

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Junior Northwestern Changed THE JUNIOR NORTHWESTERN is our Synod's monthly periodical for our children.

For many years it was edited by Mr. Charles Brenner of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, This summer Mr. Brenner asked to be relieved of this duty. In order to carry on the work ·which was so faithfully taken care of by Mr. Brenner, the following were appointed as the editorial staff: Mr. Morton Schroeder, principal of the local St, Paul's Lutheran School, and Prof. R. Hoenecke and Prof.

C. Trapp of our faculty. Mr. Schroeder is the editor-in-chief. The first issue edited by the new staff will .m ake its appearance in 1anuary.

News Briefs

"Chicken Dinner, please l" "A Drumstick!"

"Thank you!" It sounds as if some one is havirtg dinner, but it is only part of what the hungry students have been asking for in the campus canteens.

Since our last school term there have been many changes in each of the canteens. Both the boys' canteen and the girls' canteen have new managers. this year. Norm Stellick and Wally Voigt are in charge of the "eat shop" in the boys' dorm, Bette Heil and Edith Bruss handle the trade for the girls' canteen at Centennial Hall. The boys also take · care of the Student Union Canteen.

At Centennial Hall this year, the girls have · a coke machine. At least they have one when it is not "on the blink, " This pop machine was a very welcome addition. Eventually the girls' canteen will be enlarged by having shelves and more display space. Until then,, the girls will make good use of the available' materials, Both the girls' and boys' canteens are taking orders for D. M. L. C. jackets and pep, or sweat, shirts. Now is the time to order one or the other for yourself.

Norm and Wally are very active this year in expanding the boys' canteen • . They plan to paint a room which is larger than the present canteen room. In .this larger room they · will have a larger display of candy and will be able to serve__the boys faster,

What can be more of a hint at the coming of cold weather than storm windows? Have you ever thought of the work you miss at home by going away to school? About this time of the year you'd spend your idle hours raking leaves and washing windows, taking down screens and putting up star m windows.

Our faithful custodians take care of such things for us; imagine putting storm windows on Centennial Hall! Did you ever try counting the windows?

Something new in the form of class activities was tried by the college sophomore class.

On the evening of October 18, the class held a bowling party, This was in place of the conventional fall class picnic, They reserved the alleys at the Concordia Club, and each bowler got to bowl three games, Later the class and their chaperon, Mr. J. Schaller, enjoyed refreshments in Centennial Hall gym.

Have you noticed the sound of instrumental music floating through the air at· almost any time of the day? It's especially noticeable on Tuesday and Thursday. The band members seem to be more enthusiastic this year than ever before. The band is currently rehearsing for a concert to be given late in November. The Aeolian Chorus and the Mar lut Singers have been practicing for this concert, too. The Aeolians are singing a clever arrangement of nursery rhymes by Leslie Bell as one of their numbers. The Leslie Bell Singers performed in New Ulm last concert season.

Two more students have been added to the list of emergency teachers. John "Hank" Schibbelhut is now .teaching in Golden, Colorado. Orville Hando accepted the emergency call to Lomira, Wisconsin.

Here's a note from the boys' dorm. Some fellow put a dime under his bed to see how thoroughly his "Fuchs" swept. They tell me the dimewas therenearlyaweekl Tsk, tsk.

From a reliable source we heard that Tutor Schaller almost saw stars in the dorm one night. It seems that while on a checking tour he walked into a transom trap of falling dustpans set for somebody else. We're wondering for whom it was really intended. · We were also informed that a certain party in the boys' dorm is not the barber he thinks he is. One of his victim& went elsewhere later for a repair job on his hair cut.

Who ever heard of hobbies such as catching flies, collecting scarfs, and collecting h ypodermic needles? And yet, we have su~h collectors in our midst, Of course we find them only in the boys 9 dorm. Our girls collect only such sensible thi~gs as mail, ancient history books, and ,Coke bottles.

According to reports, the ·dorm canteens have been doing a booming business this year, and especially the girls' canteen.

What's happening to those diets, girls?

What is more vivid in the mind of a present or former student of D, M. L. C. than "Excelsior, " the picturesque walk up to our campus? Two fine additions have been made which alter the scene a bit. A street light has been placed just below the steps, and a railing has been put up along the walk extending from the steps to the .road. (cont'd on page 51 col. 3)

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M~sic Groups Busy Rehearsing Meihack. Heads 1953 Excelsior With the P7esent school _te. rm well under lst . Photo Contest End D 1 way, the various extra-curricular activities · S ec • have all been organized. As the annual fall concert is approaching, the musical groups are especially busy~ Among these groups are the Marlut Singers.

This male chorus has a membership of about sixty-five voices this year. Two college seniors serve as officers in the organization. Marvin Busse is the director and Arden Wentzel is the chairman. James Raabe and Ronald Kerkow serve as librarians. For the coming concertthe Marluts are preparing three numbers, They are "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," "The Song of the Vagabond, " and "Serenade" from'.'The Student Prince."

Another group which is preparing for its November concert i·s the A 1· Ch · of Myrna eo ian Kiecker orus.

Under the able direction the Chorus has been rehearsing every Tues~ day and Friday evening. Numbers on the pro~am will be "Fantasy on Nursery Rhymes," "The Little Dustman," and "Over·ture" from "The Nutcracker Suite."

This chorus of 150 voices elected Elizabeth Sitz as president and Naomi Voecks as sec:ittreas. Bertha Bierwagen and Joan Bartos ·~e-the librarians, Band Ii~;" also busy rehearsing for its forth.:.

-coming concert, November 29; The program will include three rousing marches "Colorado," "Americans We," and "Fodt1ifter." .The Band will also play the "Appalachian :Suite" by John Kinyon and Edward MacDo:well's "Two Woodland Sketches." "Sym-

On August2·3rd Pastor F. Tiefel was comm~ssioned in Caledonia, Minn., as our first Wis~onsin Synod missionary to Japan.

The staff for this year's Excelsior the ~nor to this, Pastor Tiefel had spent school's annual, has now been compieted eighteen months in Japan. as a Spiritual Weland organized. At the head of the staff as fare. worker, and while there, he surveyed editor, is Marvin Meihack. The other m~mt~e field for establishing a permanent misbers are Reuben Kramer, James Raabe, srnn among the Japanese. After arriving Elizabeth Sitz, Joan Bartos, Virginia Jahnke, back in the United States he accepted the call Lois Cares, Wayne Zuleger, Arnold Heyer to. be o~r first missionary in Japan. Pastor and Muriel Markgraf. The faculty adviso; Tiefel is a graduate of the high school deis Professor Sitz. partment at D. M. L. C. This year the staff is again sponsoring A son, Robert Marvin, was born to Mr. and three photograph contests, the first one Mrs. Marvin Pydynkowski ('49) in July ending on December 1. A prize of $1. 00 • 1953. ' will be given for the winning picture. Second .

This summer also brought a blessed event and thirdprize-winners willreceive75¢ and into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ber50¢. ger • Beth Marie was born on June 26. Her th Student Union Elects Officers mo er is the former Marie Kapanke.

Betty Mumm •'50' became the bri'de of Improvements Are Planned Harold 1. Wolf~ of" Brillion, Wisconsin on Once again the doors of the Student Union June 28, 1953 in Sanborn, Minnesota. are open and students have a place for social Maurice Yackel is in the U.S. Air Force. gatherings after school and Wednesday, satHis address is as follows: A/3c Maurice O. urday, and Sunday afternoons. There are Yackel; A F 19400129; Det. 6 136th CSS; nearly two hundred members this year. The APO 710, c/o P. M.; San Francisco Cal new president is Alvin Sieg. The vice-presifornia. ' ident is Arvon Peter• and the secretaryWe would lik~ to print more alumni news, treasurer is Betty Buss. Every student from but we have no way of getting such news unthe twelfth grade through college is eligible less the alumni send it to us. So, please for membership, send us news of any kind. ,Send news to r Many things are still needed for the oneEditor year-old Union. A committee has been D. M, L. C. Messenger appointed to purchase such new things as a New mm, Minnesota dart boa rd ' a · table tennis table, . card We would also appreciate hearing any oi tables and chairs, and more games. the criticism you may have,

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Literary Leagve Plans Proiect Nearly one hundred and fifty students are members of this year's Literary League.

At the last meeting,Plans for the coming year were discussed. The plans include two oneact plays to be presented this fall, and a three-act play for next spring. The L, L. L. is also considering the presentation of an operetta which would be produced with the aid of Professor Martin Albrecht.

The Literary League has taken up the project of trying to secure a curtain for the auditorium stage. It would consist of four sections, two in the front on each side of the stage, and two in the background. The cost has been set at $1500. Means of raising this money are now under consideration. It is hoped that both students and alumni take an interest in this fine project.

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As soon as the s~ weeks were over, almost the entire faculty attended the conference of the faculties of our synodical institutions held at Watertown, Wisconsin, two days prior to the meeting of Joint Synod, One of our professors, H, Sitz, had prepared an English handbook which was discussed and adopted at the session of the English departments. The handbook has now been duplicated and is being used by \he English classes at our various institutions. Several members of our faculty had to be absent from this conference: Prof, -E. D. Backer who had to submit to an operation immediately after the close of school and spent the rest of the summer recuperating; and Prof.

E. Sievert, who_ submitted to surgery during the days of the conference, a few days after the close of summer school. We are happy to report thatboth are in goodphysical condition and are taking care .of their regular work again.

Prof. Schweppe had his usual amount of "anniversary preaching" to do: September 13, the 25th Anniversary of the church dedication at Delano, Minnesota; October 11,. :the 50th Anniversary of St. John's Congregation at Milton, Wisconsin; October 18, the 50th Anniversary of the dedication of Immanuel Lutheran School at Mankato.

The sessions of Joint Synod found quite a few of our faculty members present as advisory delegates. Present at all of the sessions were Prof, Schweppe and Prof.

Hoenecke, Prof. Birkholz was official delegate from our district. These three also attended the special sessions held in Milwaukee in October.

Teachers' conferences made their annual calls on our faculty members, Prof. Sitz attended the Nebraska Conference at Stanton, October 27 and 28. His topic was "An Art Course for Elementary Schools."

In one of the afternoon sessions he gave a d~monstration of finger painting, making · use of the conference as his class. Prof.

Hoenecke attended the Michigan State Teachers' Conference, which met in Jenera, Ohio, October 7, 8; and 9, His topic was "The Proper Approach to the Teaching of Religion in Our Christian Day Schools," Prof, Oldfield traveled to Kenosha, Wisconsin, November 5 and 6, to be present at the Wisconsin State Teachers' Conference.

His topic was "Physical Education in Our Elementary Christian Day Schools." Prof, Sievert ·ma~e. the long trip to Phoenix, Ari·zona, November 5 and 6, where he read the essays "Luther on Education" and "Outside Reading Habits of Our Children. " Prof. M. Alt:>recht was guest organist at the dedication of the new pipe organ in the newly-erected church building of St. Paul's Congregation at Litchfield, Minnesota, August 23, On November 1 he read a paper "How to Elicit Response from the Pupils" at the Mankato Conference Sunday School Teachers' Institute, which met in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, Prof. Sitz, after teaching in our summer school, att~nded' Mankato State Teachers' College for another six weeks. He took two courses: "Current Issues in Education" and (cont'd O]!_page_?, col. 3)

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gu.JpenJe Do you know how it feels to be about to die?

To die for no apparent reason whatsoever?

Your life passes before your eyes--especially those last precious moments of free- · dom before your capture, I know, for it happened to me.

Locked in this narrow> filthy room I have been reliving all the facts which led to my present predicament, If you don't mind, l should 'like to tell you all the sordid details, It was a sunny day last April when I moved to this cheerful little community. J had a contented life among my friends - - always plenty to eat and no more than the usual worries--until this fall.

When the nights began to get chilly and the leaves changed their colors, I, for no explainable reason, began to feel gloomy and apprehensive. And then the fears began to overtake me! I would hear foot-steps at night-coming closer ••• closer, and I would awake with a start. Even my waking hours were filled wit):l evil shadows which my overactive imagination placed behind every tree and shrub. I still shudder when I recall those terrifying days, And then one day he struck! I was about to begin eating my noon meal on the lawn behind my house-it was such a lovely day-when I heard my front gate opep and close with a bang. Immediately I went to welcome my visitor, but when I rounded the corner of the house I was met by a fearful monster. Hysterically !began to scream and run wildly about, butlwas no match for my huge adversary. When at last he cornered me, I resorted to biting and clawing-those fine weapons of all womanhood, But even this did not help. A filthy bag was thrown over my head, and I was carried away.

When I awoke, I found myself trapped in this windowless rciom with bars across the only door, Screaming loudly, I sought aid, but no one seemed to hear. So, becoming resigned to my fate, I began to relate the story you have just read, What is to happen to me now?

That I cannot tell, .

But sh.hhh ! A shadow falls through the openings at the door---my executioner has arrived, Protesting vigorously, I am borne away to meet my doom, Farewell, cruel world I I don't know why I struggle so. After all, this is the fate that must befall every wellfed turkey on the day before Thanksgiving.

Sociology Class Hears Lecture On Adoption On October sixteenth the class in sociology had the privilege of hearing a lecture on adoptive procedures given by Miss Lorraine Windland, a boarding home supervisor for the Lutheran Children's Friend Society in Minnesota, She has been with this society for the past two years. Before that, she was connected with a public adoptive agency.

Miss Windland is a member of our local St, Paul's congregation, To begin the lecture, she gave a brief sketch of the various offices and duties of the personnel of the Lutheran Children's Friend Society.

Then she explained the adoptive program itself, This program begins with the mnther.

The child_-is usually referred to the Society before birth either by the mother herself, her pastor, or a social agency. The family histories of the parents are thoroughly checked by case workers.

Whe·1 the child weighs about six pounds and shows normal health, he is removed from the ho~ pital and placed in a boardin~ home.

Here he remainsfrom two weeks to several months. His development is measuted by (cont'd on page 6, col, 2) ·

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The eight classes at our school have or ganizedfor the school year and have elected the following persons as class officers:

9th Grade Pres. Roger Stellick Secy. Audrea Pape Treas. Thekla Hoenecke 10th Grade Pres. Henry Raabe V. P. Gene Rodewald Secy. Margaret Schmidt Treas. Hazel Baer 11th Grade Pres. Christian Kock V. P. Marvin Flanscha Secy. Elizabeth Jasmer Treas. Lois Fuglie 12th Grade Pres. Ronald Kerkow V. P. John Ziegler Secy. Jean Frank Treas. Grace Anderson College I Pres. Curtis Hagen V. P. Frederick Panning Secy. Katherine Fitschen Treas, Barbara Tessmer College II Pres. Wayne Zuleger V . . P. Eugene Pydynkowski Secy. Joyce Wiechmann Treas. Bertha Bierwagen College ill Pres. Otto Schenk V. P. Norman Stellick Secy. Carolyn Krueger Treas. Kenneth Pahnke College IV Pres. Arden Wentzel Secy-treas. Lois Meyer (cont'd from page 3, col. 3) Now that we're back from our short vacation and ·ready for a few more weeks of study, rll bet most of you have forgotten your jitters before mid-semester exams, Just to remind you, here's a poernby Howard Crimson entitled "The Nite Before Finals."

'Twas the night before finals and all through the dorm Every creature was cramming to weather the storm.

The textbooks were lined on the table with care, While volumes of notebooks were piled everywhere, I try to remember why "a" equals "b," What H2O stands for, who s~t the slaves free.

But all I can think of is that oft-quoted rhyme, "Procrastination is the thief . . of time," .

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If the staff decides which family may adopt the child, the family is notified, and the placement process is carried out a few days after the meeting. The case work~r; visits ·the family and informs them as to the background of the child. If they then decide to a.¢cept that child, they may see him for the first time. The pastor visits them a.f}d talks over the spiritual needs of the child. A prayer service is held in the chapel. During the following year, four supervisory visits are made to that home.

When the family at first decides to adopt a child, they must give their application to the intake worker, who then interviews· them.

Both of the prospective parents must have a physical examination. Then _they receive visits from a case worker and their pastor.

The procedure after this pointhas already been explained.

Much consideration and discussion is re·quired to place the proper child into the proper home. Older children, who usually come from broken homes, are very difficult to place. Children with physicai disorders or certain diseases in their family background are also difficult l:o place. These, children require understanding homes.

Some of the factors to be considered in placing children are the physical and emo- . tional characteristics of t~e child and prospective parents and the .financial-situation of the parents as related to the intellectual descent of the child. When the prospective homes are very much alike, the Society considers how long the people have waited and whether it is a first or second placement.

However, in every case the spiritual attitude of the home is of firsf importance.

This interesting presentatwn by Miss Windland gave us a good picture of one phase of the social work of our church.

In addition to the regular education courses · offered at the College proper, Dr. Martin Luther College controls and operates a . pr;tctice school in conjunction with St. Paul• s, Ev. Lutheran Christian Day School of New · · Ulm. The purpose of this College Training School, as it is also known, is to provide · practical experience in teaching for the future teachers of our Synod. A recent student-teacher put it this way, "You certainly learn to be a perfectionist down here."

Each member of the graduating class spends several weeks per year at the Training School. Because the present graduating class is so small, each student will be required to do his practice-teaching in both the first and second semesters. Usually the period assigned to him begins on a Monday and ends two weeks later on a Friday. Before he is permitted to teach. he must also do some observation.

Two students share the work for the day.

One is responsible for the work in the. morning while the other takes charge of the afternoon classes. During the portion of the day that he is not teaching; the student-teacher may consult with his advisor, visit other classes, or make further preparation for the next day. This consists of a review of his · plans, correction of children's work, etc.

An innovation which proved so successful last year is being continued during the present term. On Saturday morning the student-teacher "goes to class" at the Train· ing School from eight a. m. until about eleven-thirty a. m. During this periodhe and his counselor plan the work for the coming · week. These plans are then expanded and worked out in detail by the student-teacher.

They are submitted to the counselor on Monday mornings when they are rechecked and . again dis~ussed if any alterations are to be m:ade. The student-teacher may keep dup. licates of these plans for himself should he like to have them whUe ac~ally. teaching a lesson. After the lessons have been taught, both student-teacher and instructor give J their evaluation in writing.

Be pretty if you can, be witty if you must, Each teacher is expected to be responsible be agreeable if it kills you. for general housekeeping in the classroom.

This includes making provisions for a neat A nickel isn't supposed to be as good as a reading table as well as bulletin board disdollar, but it goes to church more often. plays that are in keeping with the particular season of the church year and the secular When prices are high, money doesn't year. The bulletin board displays are part· talk; it whispers. of the wor.k offered at the College in Elementary School Art. The College Training School enrollment consists of thirty-six third, fourth, and fifth graders. The greater share of these are third grade pupils, however. The activities they are engaged in are typical of any schoolroom in our circles. The following class program may be of interest to the reader: 8:00 Study Period 8: 45 Devotion and Word of God 9:15 Memory Work Period 9:35 Reading Activities 10:25 Recess 10:35 Arithmetic 11:30 Music 11:50 Noon Hour

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ln the spring of 1884 the consfruction of the first building C1f Dr. Martin Luther College · was begun. The cornerstone of the first edi- · fice of Dr. Martin Luther College was laid on June twenty-fifth, 1884. The building, which cost $16,500, was dedicated on November ninth, and the following · day was open for school work.

This -building served as an all-purpose building. The basement contained a. kitchen, washroom, and housekeeper's room. The first floor was set aside for a professor's apartment and two classrooms. On the second floor there :were classroomsandstudyrooms, and on third floor were four large bedrooms.

There wasnocentral heating;ther~fore,s_toves . were placed into each room, and kerosene lamps were used for lighting purposes.

The building is made of brick. It has high .

Gothic windows and a ·_slender steeple.

In 191 Uhis edifice ceased to be the only one on the campus. A boys' dormitory and a music hall and chapel were erected. Now the old building was used mainly for classrooms.

From time to time the old structure was remodeled· and modernized, and in 1928 was converted into what for a time was called the service building. The basement is used for storage; the f!rst floor has two large dining halls and a kitchen,. The second floor has apartments for the kitchen workers and the librarian. It also has_· s everal hospital rooms.

The thirq floor contains piano studios and apartments for the piano and the organ teachers. The Messenger .room and the .Excelsior room are also located on the third floor.

This description shows how the school has . increased in enrollment,. and therefore the number of buildings on the campus has been increased.

Student Lile On The Ca,npus

1: 15 Devotion 1:20 Social Studies and Science 2:15 Language Arts 2:45 Recess 3.:,00_Language Arts* . 3:50 Close. *Free -~R eading and Art on Friday Professor Sievert is the student-teacher ·advisor during the first semester, while Hillcrest Janitors Professor Stindt serves .in that capacity during the .second semeste_r.

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By then the Tennis Court. Fund had re.ached the mark of $5, 305. 81.

Where did all of this money come from?

The students contributed $267. 38, the college alumni, friends, societies, and schools added $1,220.12 to the total. The fund gathered some interest, and the college athletic · department increased the amount by $3, 818. 12. ~ Three hundred alumni and friends of the college participated in this project. The individual gifts from these people varied in amounts from a few dollars to two gifts of $100, The athletic department used the pro fits from the canteen and $3,000 fl'tlltl the A, A. L, (W. Trettien) Hensel bequest.

Backer's PhiU'InllCy . After the athletic department reoeived the H, Baumann Ag1mcy HE!fls@l b@(lll@St it WlU! decided to iflV@!!tigate Ihm Fnnklltt 8tor@ the possibHity of ehgaging a tiontractor to' CiHi@fl§ 9hi.i@ Dllfik of NiW Ulm oon§tt'utlt th@ m:mrhi. 'I'he ti~re 11111 by ofl@ J!libner llfifl 80ft of the contractor§ fnlifle it pOs§ilile tb @t:Jfl Eliohiefl' s Sh@~ !Jrnre struct ftltil' c@tii'hl '!'he price p@t' !leutt Wile! iJppl@ nroei, Drug ton slightly trtol'@ tll.lifi hM beeh fi~r@Ei Ii§ UU! Jlii'H@§l .lilyrrnll PlllfflDlfll llftft H@lllih!J minimum t!o§t if fH@ stuaet1ts li11d suppli@a Flihfitirs' aHtl M@reliifltlii 1 13Mk R, F@§@rtffllli@r I lH@ , tlie labflr 1 Addititmal clianges WE!f@ ffllifie ifl Fi§@ll@f A11t@ servi@@ 1 H'9 N6 flreatlway the 0rigirtal ~iarts With the 11et r@stilt 1:lerne F6f§i@f 1§I ffit! four concrete slabs, §urrotintleci byb1af:itt6);)i backstops, and evefitua11y a sloping lawn to Dr. G• .t. dernianrl, apt mil.leer bf fine glasses add beauty to the site. ·Gislason and Reim Harolld' s Shoe Store (cont'd in col, 3) Henle Drugs Herberger's Herzog Publishing Co. Dr. Charles L. Hintz, D. D.S. Hubby's Barber Shop Charles Janni and Co. · Kemske Paper Co. _ Lang's Master ~arber Shop • Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Lindemann Shoe Store i•Meidl Music Store, Tel. 769, New Ulm" Meyer Studio W. O. Moll, Plumbing and Heating Muesing's New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Greenhouses

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The amount collected and designated as the Tennis Court Fund was only about 60% of the total cost. A final accounting of the figures show that the project cost $9,079, 15, This, money was spent as foilows: Four _concrete slabs ••••••••••• $5,200. 00 Blacktop surrounding the slabs •• 2, 153, 50 Engineering costs •••••••••••••••• 500. 00 Er.ection of backstops •••••••••••• 695. 50 Erection of net posts •••• .• • : •••••• 204, 65 .

New nets and net posts ••••••••••• 160, 00 New fence ••••••••••••••••••••••• 118. 50 Welding on net posts and sleeves , • ••••••••••••••••••••• f.or post ••• $47. 00 : The courts are completed and the bills all · I paid so this project of the students, alumni, and friends of· the college can be marked · "completed, " What will be the next project undertaken by this group? It might be well for all to start to ponder other necessities of the college and to propose ideas for action.

No matter how far-fetched the idea may seem today; if all support it as this project was. supported, it can be done. .

We sincerely hope that all of you who were interested in this project will find lit possible at some time to use these facilities or at least to observe the use of them. There has hardly been a time since the beginning of October when all four courts· have not been in use, with others waiting a chance to play.

There is no question but what tennis will become one of the major activities and pasttimes of the school. (cont'd from page 51 col, 1) "Play Production,".

All in all, our teachers are kept busy by such activities; they are happy to be able to do this kind of work, but they are equally happy when these duties are over so that they can ·again enjoy taking care of their routine work,

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On October 20; Prof. John Oldfield issued the call for . college basketball players in Upon entering the campus this fall, it was prepa'ration for the 1953-54 season. It meant . soon known to everyone that our longthe start- of a rugged 18 game schedule awaited tennis courts were almost comwhich begins on November 27 and ends o~ pleted. This meant a real treatfor the stuFebruary 22. dents who in years gone by had to trudge Starting with the usual calisthenics and downtown for their game of tennis. warm-up drills, the boys are busy ironing t,aseoau cnamp1ons Many students became eager and were ou~ those old summer ltjnks. Last season •playing on them even before the nets were E. Carmichael, G. Schapekahm, L. Plath, the Luther boys ended the conference in a H. Wessel, N, Stellick, M. Meihack, F. put up and the courts were marked off. This ti~ for second place, sharing the position proves to all of us that the project was a Kolander, K. Pahnke, and W. Voigt. with Rochester. Austin was the confererice very useful one and a badly needed one. champ. However, by stepping into the gym Now that the courts are finished quite a bit this year, you will hear a different story. more enthusiasm has been built up. It's a The boys are determined and have quite a bit The championship intramural baseball great start for our new sport and it should of spirit. It's a long road ahead, but when game was played on September 8, after the · bring about many enjoyable h~urs. the season opens, we are going to have a College Freshmen had previously beaten In the past years, our college tennis team team to be well proud of. the College Juniors 1-0 on September 6th. has been .entered in the Southern· MinneComposing this years squad are five The Juniors won the one that counted by a sota Junior College Conference Tournament Juniors, four Sophomo.res, and ten Fresh6-4 margin. . and has shown anything but being outstanding men. Lettermen back from last year are Th~ Freshmen jumped to an early lead by The main reason for that showing was th; Kolander, Meihack, Schapekahm, Voigt, · gettmg one run and one hit in the first inning, I:i,ck o~ courts on the campus; and naturally Wessel, and Wilde. Moving up from the But it wasn't for long, because the Juniors little mterest was shown. It is hoped now last year's high school team are Fritz Panncame up with three runs and two hits in that with this new enthusiasm, we will be their half of the inning. The Freshmen not ing and Jerome Bentz. better represented 3:11d can , show the conferAbly assisting Coach Oldfield again this to be denied, got another. run in the s;cond ence that we are just as tough and skilled in year is Prof. H. Birkholz. The schedule · on another hit. That left the score 3-2 in tennis as we are in basketball and baseball. is not yet complete because contact has been favor of the Juniors going into the third - - - --- - -- - - - - - made with Gustavus Frosh but not yet schedinning. Things settled down until the fourth, The basketball season is just around uled. . Following is the 1953-54 tentative when the Freshmen tied up the game on two the corner, and "word" has it that the schedule: hits and one run. college team this year is really going to be Nov. 27 Mankato T. C. "B" •..••• There still fighting hard, the Freshmenpicked up strong, Some new faces will probably be Dec. 5 Bethany ..•..•.••.•••.•• Here,. a game-leading run in the fifth on one hit. seen on the team this year, but the bulk of Dec. 8 Estherville ••••..••..•. Th ere the work is expected to be carried by the . Things began to look pretty good for the Dec. 12 Concordia .••........••. Here* Freshmen as they were on the long end of a lettermen.

Jan. 7 Mankato T. C. "B" •..••• Jlere 4-3 score at the end of five innings.

One of the familiar figures which won't be Jan. 14 Worthington, •.•••.•.••• There* The explosion finally came in the sixth seen this. year is J'ohn (Hank) Schibbelhut, , Jan. 16 Rochester •.•.•••••••••• Here* inning, when the Juniors with the c~ips down who has chosen the greater cause, by Jan. 25 Northwestern ••••••• .' ••• Here rallied for three big runs and put the game , accepting a call in Colorado.

Jan. 30 Rochester ••••••...••••• There* on ice, Norm Stellickhurledforthe Juniors Revenge this year is intended for such teams Feb. 2 Austin ••••••••••••.•••• Here•· and scattered his hits enough to coast. to as Austin, Rochester, Worthington, and a Feb. 6 Estherville • ; ••.•••••••• Here victory. Fritz Panning, the losing pitcher non-conferenc~ team--Estherville.

Fep, 8 Bethany .•••••••••••••• There* was a little shaky in the late innings and Feb. l3 Concordia • , •••••••.•• , There* allowed the tying and winning runs to score.

Quite a bit of rivalry comes up each fall Feb. 15, Worthington •..•••••.•••• Here* Batteries: Panning and Pahe when the major college football teams take Feb. 20 Austin ••••••••••••••••• There* Stellick and Voigt the gridiron. This is especially true in the Feb. 22 Northwestern, •••••••••• There Big Ten, because most of our students are *Conference _GamelL in that area. The climax comes when WisThe high school basketball schedule is as A lot of nice, fat turkey gobblers would consin and Minnesota tangle, and this year strut less if they could see 4lto the future. yet too tentative for ·publication, the game will be played at Minneapolis.

(Inside dope has the Badgers ov.er the GopAll work and noplaymakesJackreadyfor hers this year.) S!), save the pieces I the nerve specialil'!t..

--7Let's get behind our teams. A go~start Stout people usually claim they eat like a is to learn the School Song. Learn the bird. Yeah. I! peck at a time. cheers. Follow the cheerleaders. Come to pep fests. Let's help to keep up the team's Four elephants in conference, morale I

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The battle for the trophy in the girls' intramural contest got under way with the opening of the softball tournament on Monday September 21. '

In the first round of games 12th grade defeated 11th grade, 9th grade defeated 10th grade, and 10th grade andSeniors were eliminated by losses to 11th grade and Sophomores, respectively. In the semifianls 11th grade eliminated Sophomores, Freshmen defeated 12th grade, Juniors lost to 9th grade, and Freshmen defeated 11th grade.

The championship game was played on Monday, October 12, between Freshmen and 12th grade. The Freshmen took an immediate lead, but were soon trailing for afew innings.

They sprang back, however, and the game ended with an exciting 18-12 victory for the Freshmen, making them the undefeated champions of girls' softball, 11th grade pla_y ed 9th grade for third and fourth place, Things began to look bad for the 11th grade when the 9th grade began a rally in the final inning, but the 11th grade's "mighty nine" suppressed then\ to win 22-20._

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The Rev. Delmar C. Brick of Kimberly, The annual Christmas concerts will be preWisconsin, is the new Dean of Men. He will sented in the College Auditorium on Tuesday move to New Ulm during the Christmas evening, December 15, and Thursday·evenvacation, after whichhe will begin his work ing, December 17. Selections will be sung at D. M. L. C. Besides serving as Dean of by the I Choir under the direction of Prof.

Men, he will teach high-school history and Emil D. Backer, and the II Choir and Mass religion. His professor age is the eighteenth Choir under the direction of Prof. Martin · to be established at D. M. L. C. Albrecht. The traditional Christmas story · The new Dean of Men attended a Lutheran will be narrated by Reuben Kramer, with school from grades three through eight, John Jenswold at the organ. The combined graduating in 1932. He received his high choirs, under the direction of Prof. Albrecht, ..............- ---school.and college education at Northwestern .w ill sing the "Hallelujah Chorus" as well as • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , College, Watertown, Wisconsin, from which traditional carols. Prof. c. L. Schweppe he was graduated in 1940. In 1943 he comwill give a short welcoming address.

IJ IJf/tl. OU.fl pleted his training at the Lutheran Seminary, ~' ;J ~ 7 Thiensville, Wisconsin, after which he n I n tutored at Northwestern College. The folSecular Concert Held Nov. 29 ~ _ ;1 , I , l-. ~ lowing year he was assistant pastor at St. 1 On Sunday afternoon, November 29, the The Luther Literary League is sponsoring John's Lutheran Church, Jefferson, Wisthe D. M. L. C. band, the ,Marlut Singers, consin, and taught grades three to five in the and the Aeolian Chorus presented the first Christian Day School, In 1945 he accepted a talent show which will be presented in the concert of the year to a well-filled auditsecond week in January. The exact date has a call to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church at orium, Kimberly, Wisconsin, where he has served not been set. Arden Wentzel a nd Emily Falck have been chosen as Master and Mis'l'he Aeolians, under the direction of Myrna tress of Ceremonies. as pastor until the present time, During Kiecker, opened the r:oncert with the "Overthese past eight years he has also served ure to the Nutcracker Suite," accompanied Participation is open to the entire student as part-and as full-time teacher. He has

by Fern Frank and Betsy Sitz, "The Little body. Group or individual acts are eligible. been secretary of the Fox River Valley Dustman, " was accompanied by Marion 1 Auditions will .be held immediately after th e Pastoral and Delegate.Conferences and of the Brandt, Jeanette Backer accompanied the vacation. . Fox Valley High S"chool Association, closing number, "Fantasy on Nursery This change in th e League's yearly program The Rev, Brick is married and has three Rhymes," For an encore number the girls was brought about when the one-act plays daughters, Mrs, Brick is the former Ione sang "When Day is Done," with Naomi Nitz under consideration were found unsuitable.

Huebner, a graduate of D. M, L, c. in 1944. as accompanist.

She taught all eight grades for two yea,s iu A three-act play and, an operetta are still on the program for this school year· Christ Lutheran School, West Salem, Wis M~ss Jeanette Backer was the featured soloist of the afternoon, She played Liszt's consin. The Bricks will occupy the Dean's "Consolation No. _6." . residence located next to the Menls D0rmiThe Marlut Singers, under the direction of tory, Marvin Busse, opened their part of the pro,Priof. Hoenecke, Dean Since 1/946 gram with "The Vagabond Song." Otto Schenk Prof.

R, Hoenecke is the retirin~ Dean of accompanied that and the next selection, Men, This Christmas vacation marks the "Serenade, " The last number was the "BatTne last collection of pictures for the 1st end of his deanship. He will continue his tle Hymn of the Republic," accompanied by Excelsior picture contest was made Moncalling on the College faculty, .

Otto Schenk and William Birsching, day evening, December 7. The wmners Last spring Prof, Hoenecke asked to be The secondhalf of the concert was presentwere the following persons: Betty Buss, relieved of his duties as Dean because his ed by the college band under the direction of Judy Dey, and Janice Brown. classroom load had been increased, He will Prof, M. Albrecht, Features on the program Two more photo contests will be held continue to serve as Dean of Men until were the "Impresario Overture" by Mozart . this school year. · January 5, and excerpts from the finale of Dvorak' s Prof, Hoenecke came to D. M, L. C, in 1946 "New World Symphony." from Chesaning, Michigan, where he served Incidental numbers were sung by the college as pastor of Zion Congregation, In addition quartet, to his courses in religion (college dogmatics, Dec, 15 & 17--Christmas Concerts, isagogics, special religion, 11th grade Dec. 18--Christmas vacation begins, religion), he has given unfailing service as Jan, 5--School resumes.

Dean of Men for the past seven years.

Jan, 7--C. basketball, Mankato T. C, "B".

Jan. 16-- Double-header, Luther teams vs, The first of a series of movies to be preLester Prairie H. s. & Rochester •.,ented this year was shown on Friday eve-· Junior College. ning, November 20. The first film showed Jan, 20-22--Semester examinations, c,pen pit mining near Hibbing, Minnesota, and als·o the developmentt of taconite, The Ian. 23--Saturday, Semester holiday. second, was a film on our Lutheran Mission Jan, 25--Double-header, Luther teams vs, Marshall Central Catholic H. s. & fi.~ld in Nigeria, West Africa, Pastor Edgar Northwestern Bible Schools, Mpls. u. ieve, a graduate of our high school, also Coach John Oldfield will retire fro m lectured and answered questions about the .Feb. 1--H. S. basketball, New Ulm Trinity. coaching after this season, Official anFeb. 2--Basketball, Austin Junior College. mission, He is one of the pastors in Nigeria, nouncement was made on Monday, November Feb. 3--Lyceum, Cole Marionettes. and just r eturned to the States in September.

23. He will remain on the College faculty.

He had spent two years and eight months in Feb. 6--Basketball, Estherville Jr. Col. No successor has as yet been named.

Feb. 15--February Messenger.

Africa. This sound film showed not only the This is Prof, Oldfield's eighth year of religious, but also the secular life of the Feb. 16--Community Concert, M. Dilling. coaching at D, M. L, C, , having come here (all games are home games) Nigerian Lutherans, . from Rhinelander, Wisconsin1in 1946,

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Aren't the decorations beautiful! This exclamation will be spoken and heard many times ~s the holiday season approaches. It is indeed wonderful that we express some of our Christmas joy in su~h decorating.· However, do we always show the proper Christmas joy in the Child of Beth.lehe,:_n?

Remember, He is Christmas-- Heis brighter than the lights of Christmas; He is more eternal than the evergreen; He is more love than the giving of gifts.

Thanks to all those who aided the staff in the publication of the November issue--contributions, setting of copy, and mailing.

Have you been waiting for the movie schedule to be posted? At this time a definite schedule is nearly impossible. During the basketball season there is very little time reserved for movies. The lyceum bookings are often on very short notice. A permanent schedule is also difficult to set up when some of the games, the concerts, and plays are as yet not set or are tentative. The committee assures us, however, that there will be movies during the r.est of the school year. Some of them wiii ·be full-length movies, as those shown here last year, while others will be shorts such as those we were privileged to viewonNovember 20. Thusfar, one movie has been booked--February 22. All others areverytentative and will be posted as they are booked. Pleasant viewing, everyone I The Rev. Delmar C. Brick will become Dean of Men after the Christmas vacation.

Prof. Roland Hoenecke has served as Dean since ·1946. in my opinion; the dormitory ls losing a most able leader. He has given th.e many boys under him loving friendship and understanding. He knows youth, especially boys, and therefore gained their co-operation and trust. Truly, life in the Boys' Dormitory under Prof. Hoenecke has been pleasant.._ and .I hope that the deanship has been the same for him. May the Lord continue to bless Prof. Hoenecke's work here at our, school.

May the Lord also richly bless the future work of the Rev. _Mr. Brick amol!g us.

May the blessings of the Christ Child bt1 renewed in the hearts of all this Christmas Season, and may they continue there every day ·of the coming year. ·

Rejoice, rejoice, this happy morn, A Savior unto us is born, The Christ, the Lord of Glory.

His lowly birth in Bethlehem The angels from on high proclaim And sing redemption's story.

My soul, extol God's great favor, Bless Him ever · For salvation, Give Him praise and adoration.

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Have you ·ever wondered about the legends and traditions of other countries at Christmastime? We have certain traditions which we always follow. Now let us look at some of the customs of other countries.

England is the home of the yule log. Sitting on it after it has been brought into the house is to bring good fortune. When it is put into the fireplace, a bit of the last Christmas yule · log, carefully preserved for the purpose, is placed with it. The last year's remnant is lit first and, in time, lights the new log.

No English Christmas is complete without the Boar's Head atthe beginning of the meal.

This is supposed to be a memorial of a stu_dent of Queen's College at ·O xford who, on 'Christmas Day, killed a boar that had attackedhim. That day he served the head for dinner. In parts of England, mummers still dress in strange clothes and act out old stories and legends. The singing of old-time Christmas carols is another custom. Candles in the windows, showing the way for the Christ-Child, tell the carolers where to sing.

In France the burning of the yule log is a sacred rite. The yule log is taken from a fruit-bearing tree, usually an almond or an olive. Olive trees are especially sacred, and it is believed that lightning never strikes them. The yule log is brought into the house with the hands of the youngest and of the oldest members of the family touching it. Anyone who sits on it will pay for it with a dreadful stomach ache or an attack of boils. At midnight, on Christmas Eve, all light their Christmas candle and hurry to church to celebrate the Noel. After church they have a supper that often lasts until morning. If Christmas falls on Friday, even what is sown in ashes will grow, and the harvest will be bountiful. Friday is the day sacred to the goddess of fertility.

In Poland Christmas centers around songs celebrating Christ's birth. Christmas Eve is a strict fast, As the first star appears, the feasting begins. A few straws are scattered on the table and a chair is left vacant for the Holy Child. The roasting of the Christmas Pig is an important ceremony.

In Spain Christmas lasts for two weeks. On Christmas Eve those in prison for light offenses are freed, and special kindness is shown to those in hospitals. Before the bells announce the birth of the Child at midnight, every person must see to it that at- least one good deed can be recorded on the credit side of his ethical ledger for the year.

Oh Buzzard, why do you roam our dining hall ?

Oh Buzzard, my goodness, are you taking it all?

Was not dinner sufficient that you do try To bring back an apple, cheese, and some pie?

We know you are hungry, later at night, But does this redeem you, making it right To fly table to table, picking up bread?

(Which, by the way, Buzzard, is harder than lead I) Just stay away, Buzzard, from -this table stay clear-For I am the official, ruling buzzard here!

''Quiz-Tickler'' What is a cimex? That is the question asked the December "Quiz--Tickler" contestants, Do you know the answer? If it help!:. any, the plural is cimices. The folio mJ persons were interviewed: David Schultz: , "Sounds like some kind of a wr-ist watch. " Sharon Rux: "Nothing eatable."

Arnold Huettel: "Sounds like that windowwashing stuff. " Janet Maske: "Some kind of a food."

Prof. Stindt: "Material used for building purposes."

Carol Frassetto: "Give me a hint I Add an "l" and it's climex."

John Jenswold: "Simonize." _Kathryn Mueller: "It's something rve never run into before."

Sharon gave a true answer. We hope, Kathryn, that yours is too. It probably does have a ticker, Dave. Maybe it is food--but for the birds! Arnie's and John's minds must run in the same channel.

A cimex is a bedbug. If you don't believe it, look on Page 149 of Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary.

-"""Rayoe it wouldn't be a bad idea to open that good old book once in a while. After all, you might be on our next list.

When someone blushes with embarras~ment.

When someone's feelings are hurt.

When something sacred is made . to appear commonplace.

When it is directed against someone's infirm5.ty.

When it is uttered in a bitter spirit.

When everyone cannot join in the laughter.

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/!lioit /oat .s'cliedaled (Jat9el .fJcceptJ € all The Concert Choir, under the direction of Prof. Emil D. Backer, will tour Nebraska during the Easter vacation, 1954. Stops will also be made in South Dakota at places where the Choir was unable to stop in 1952.

The tentative schedule is as follows:

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Thanksgiving has come and gone, and .

Christmas is just around the corner. What would school be like without vacations? Ask : Don Hartwig that question sometime. It all ' happened during one of those most pleasant ,~gebra classes one morning. Prof. Oldfield was just opening the window for some fresh air when a voice piped up from the back of the room, "Open it a little farther so I can jump out!" I'd ·say,that boy needs a vacation. ·· · -Speaking of Thanksgiving, there were quite a·fewvisitors on our campus over the weekend. The visitors included many forme:r students of D. M. L. C. who are now out · teaching.

I think special congratulations should go to Prof. Albrecht, Myrna KieckEir, and Mar.. vin Busse for the concert on Nov. 29. The -band, Aeolian Chor.us, and Marlut Singers did a fine job for the first concert of the school year. Bill, Vernie, Blimp, and Ar.die really made a hit with their barber-shop quartet singing, too.

Now that Prof. Hoenecke and his family have moved into their new home on the campus, the four girls who stayed with them had to move, ·too. The girls moved into Cen tennial Hall into the places vacated by girls who have gone out teaching since the beginning of school.

Were you among the many who watched "Our Town" on TV November 17 and 24? . Both programs featured New Ulm. About :i;ninut.e s: oJ.f t~p second program was de. voted to· o: M. L ; C. I suppose that was the first time many New Ulm people realized just what the "school on· -the hill" was. I even learned some new things about our school. Among other things, we were informed that classes taught by a certain prof who, by the way, teaches only religion classes, are "entertaining" as well as in,; structive. One never ceases to learn something new, does one?

Did you know that D. M. L. C. has a bowling . le·a gue? It all started with the sophomores' · bowling party. Enthusiastic bowler·s formed a league, and they bowl every Wednesday afternoon from 2:00to 4:30 at the Concordia Club. There are five bowlers on each of the s ix teams. The members are mostly from the ~eshman and Sophomore classes, with pccas1onal substitutes from other classes The welcome Christmas vacation will begin immediately after the concert on Decembet17 and _l~t until 1anuary 5. Th~ Greyhound Bus Company will again provide chartered buses to Wisconsin, which will ieave immed- ' lately after the concert. Many of the students are eagerly looking forward to having their fri,ends and parents come to New Ulm for the <:once r t, p_roviding the weather permits.

Because of that vacation coming up on the 17th, Christmas has come early here on our campus . The November page was hardly torn froin the calendar when Christmas decorations began to .appear on the campus.

The dormitories began to show gaylycolored lights-at the windows. Plans were made and committees organized for the dorm parties held just· before vacation.

Students had a chance to give to the Red _(co~t• d in col. 3) • "'.

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Stop to be arranged Sioux City, Iowa Omaha, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Clatonia, Neb. Monday, April 12 -- Plymouth, Neb. ruesday, April 13 -- Grand Island, Neb. Wednesday, April 14-Broken Bow-Myrna Parish, Neb. Thursday, April 15-- Winner, So. Oak. Friday, April 16 -- Mission, So. Oak. ."Valentine, -Neb. Saturday April 17 --.· stanton, Neb. Sunday, April 18 -- Norfolk, Neb, Monday, April 19 -- l>.M,L, C, '·

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the stars have vanished, And the moon has veiled her light.

Drowsy meadows lie a-dreaming 'Neath their blankets, soft and white.

In the East a flame is kindled To_announce a day ,b.egun, And each tree-top is a temple Where a snow bird -greets the sun.

. The Rev. Roland Gurgel, pastor of St.1ohn1 s congregation in New Ulm, has accepte a call to Belle Plaine, Minnesota. P as or Gurgel will be the successor to the Rev. • Radtke, and will preach his farewell sermon on December 27. Another pastor was called December 13.

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· On Tuesday evening, December 1, Mr. Lie rs, known as an authority on otters, lectured and showed a film on them, He stressed the need for wild life conservation. He brought two of his pet otters, Bemidji and Winona, along with him to show the tameness and friendliness of that ~nimal. Mr. Liers lives nea.i."

Winona, Minnesota. (cont'd from col. 1) Cross through the purchase of Christmas Seals this year. Donations were received in the libr8:l'y• As Prof. Schweppepointedout, we receive a direct benefit from the Red Cross when we get free chest x-rays and Mantoux·tests for tuberculosis.

Have you noticed the craze for knitting that has hit our campus? Everyone has her own speci~ project, mainly some sort of Christmas gift to be finished. Matrons as well as students are included in the class of avid knitters.

Here's something to think about. Did you ever realize that some heads are like doorknobs? Anyone can turn them I One of the last things that happens before we go home for vacation is the traditional caroling by the Marluts. These enthusiastic singers get up very early on that last morning before vacation and gently wake up the campus with their singing. Although the ir singing may be a bit foggy early in the mor~ ning, the hearers are usually in that e arly morning foggy state, too, so it doesn't detract from the cheer of the occasion.

Before you go home and partake of all that food you've been dreaming of, I'd like to t ell you what I heard the other day. Some one has concluded that nature has dictated. that the more you eat the farther you have to sit away from the table. But Merry Christmas anyhow!

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t!li'llJtmaJ /'IatoletJ 7'eted. at Patty On Sunday evening, December 13, the girls of the Ae'i51.ian Chorus went Christmas caroling. The chorus was split into several groups. These groups sang at the homes of the professors and local pastors. They also sang for the patients at the Loretto and Union Hospitals.

After singing at the dormitories on the campus the Aeolians were joined by the Marlut Singers for a party in the dining hall. The refreshments were p~epared and served by tl)e members of the faculty and their wives.

The lunch was followed · by the singing of Christmas carols and hymns bY. both of the singing organizations • .The Marlut Singers will ~ ~ aroling Thursday ·morning, Dec. 17.

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Ann Schaller (Ex; '52) becam·e the bricle of Mr. Paul Koch on June 18, 1953. The wedding ceremony was performed by Pastor E. Schaller at Nicollet, Minnesota. · The Kochs are residing at Hettinger, North Dakota.

A daughter, Dorinda Jean, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Berget on January 8, 1952 Her mother is the former Marjorie Toop, A son, Mark Richard, was born to Mr. and Mrs, Richard Ruplinger, May2, 1953.

His mother is the former Marion Toop.

Helen Timm (H. S. '49) became the bride of Bruce Brown of St. Paul on August 8, 1953 at Holland, Minnesota.

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The annual Christmas party of the Luther Literary League was held Wednesday evening, December 16.

The I and n Choirs provided the dioir music for the first two Advent services at St, John's and St. Paul's churches, For the third service, the Marluts, under the direction of Marvin Busse, s ~ at St, John's. The Aeollans, under the direction of Myrna Kiecker, sang at St~ Paul's.

James Dahlmann, sophomore, ente~ed the Union Hospital on Monday, nec·e mber 7, where he underwent an operation on .. his knee, He is recovering quickly.

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Hear the ringing of the sleighbells As the horses clatter by, And the shouting of the young folks While the old folks sit and sigh; Hear the children laughing , merr1.; ~ Out upon the lawn · . ' ~ ' Where a wise old lumpy snowman _ Has appeared since dawn, ~ -4 .

The film, "Martin Luther, " was shown . al the Hollywood Theater during the week of November 29 to December 5, Matinees were shown daily, beside the regular evening showings, Students were. given special exchange tickets either at St, Paul's Church or in the business office at colieg~. Many took advantage of this opportunity to see the film.

A new piano has been purchased f'Jr the Music Hall. It has been placed in room No. 27 on the second floor. Old organ "27" is a bit fors~ken since the piano arrived, As in former years, the college sophomores decorated the main hall of the admin. isttation building and the juniors decorated the auditorium, The theme of the decorations was centered around a silhouette of Bethlehem, Traditional Christmas trees and evergreen boughs gave- the building a festive air • ·· Band I has been kept busy playing · at. the home basketball gamee. . It has also . been rehearsing marches for the games.

Janice Aswege, freshman, will not return after the Christmas vacation. She has ·to work at home because her brother hasbeen called into the armed services. A farewell party was held in her honor on Thursday evening, December 10, in West Hall.

The snow shovelers have been kept ·quite busy since November 21 when New Ulm recejyeg the fi,J'st snowfall of' the season, Students were again privileged to have turkey Jortheir'Thanksgiving Day dinner,.· These turkeys were donated by one man who wishes to remain anonymous. He has· donated turkeys to D, M. L. C. for twenty years.

The Christmas gift collection of the Student.

Body goes to the Nigerian Mission this yeaz:.

West Hall's Christmas party was held Thursday evening, December 10. Centennial Hall and Hillcrest Hall held their parties on · Mo~day evening, December 14.

On Tuesday evening, December 15, after the concert, the Junior Class wu invited to the home of Prof. Sitz for a Christmas party.

Everyone had a very enjoyable time, Mr. Alfred Scharf is the new custodian of the Old Main. He takes the place of Mr. Langhof, who.resigned because of ill health,

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A new basketball season has gotten under way. The cheerleaders haye been chosen; the first pep fests have been held; and the teams have started the long grind of their schedules. However, there is still one thing which-is definitely missing at the games: the . complete unity of the student body in backing our teams.

I don't think there is any one reason for any one student not whole-heartedly to back his team. Some of our students don't eveni attend the games, while others wouldn't think of missing a home game and try their best to see some of the games on the road.

Naturally, our objective in basketball at D. M. L. C. is to bring a);>out good sporjs-1 manship and to build sound, physical,Christian athletes. And when one of our teams takes the floor, they are representing every one of you. If you think of it in that way, there can be not doubt about your attending the games and giving the boys your full support, Some of our students go to the games be~ cause it's a night off and means no studying; some, because tl\ey can sit with their girl fr iend or boy friend; some, because they have to play in the band; and still others come just to criticize the boys• playing on the floor.

This tactless spirit does not only prevail at gamesbutalso at pep fests, You don't have to "yell your heads off" so to speak, but when the cheerleaders are leading you in a cheer, let everyone give his backing and in that way make it 100% participation.

It wouldn't hurt any one of us if we encouraged the ;e_layer_s, either letting them know that we are behind them at the games or talking to them on the campus. This would give them the assurance that we're behind them, win or lose.

So with the start of this new season, let's remember these things, and if you haven't already given your 100% backing, start soon I

This is Prof. 1ohn Oldfield's last season as coach. His retirement came as somewhat of a surprise to most of us, Dur in~ his coaching years,he has seen very few out~tandingteams and players, but did an outstanding job with what he had to work with. So let's not only get behind our team this season, but get behind our coach in hiS final year as D.M. L. C,' s · head mentor.

Now that things have quieted down after the Wisconsin-Minnesota football game, I guess. everyone will have to admit that the· Gophers really made the Badgers look sick, For the second year in a row now, the two teams have tied. Maybe it will be different next year.

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High School Cheerleaders Audrea Pape, Phyllis Tews, Stanley Schlicht, Vangey Heschke, Bernice Boelter.

Cheerleaders Elected The student body met to elect the cheerleaders for the 1 53-'54 basketball season.

Those chosen for the high-school department are Evangeline Heschke, Phyllis Tews, Audrae Pape, Stanley Schlicht, and Margaret Schmidt, Due to a leg injury she received during the first pep-fest, Margaret had to resign and Bernice Boelter was chosen in her place, Evangeline, Phyllis, and Bernice have now started their second year as cheerleaders.

Bertha Bierwagen, Curtis Hagen, and .

Donald Holzhueter were elected as the college cheerleaders, This marks Don's third year as a cheerleader for the college department.

The Ophidia Bowling League opened it's first season at Concordia Club on Wednesday afternoon, November 11th. This is somethiµg entirely new for D. M. L. C. College students. The first desire for such an organization came when the Sophomore Class had a bowling party this fall instead of the traditional picnic.

The league is not composed of experts by any means, for many students are just learning the fine indoor sport. Bowling takes place every Wednesday afternoon. There will be four rounds this year in league play, each · consisting of five games or fifteen lines. A play-off will then be held at the end of the season.

Six teams compose the league this year, each fighting hard for the championship. The teams and captains are as follows: Cobras, Norman Dux; Rattlers, Eugene Pydynkowski; Pythons, John Meyer; _Anaconda$, Fritz Mahnke; Copperheads, Alvin Peterson; and the Vipers, Willis Hadler.

The first round has been completed. The standings are W L Anacondas •.••...••.•••••••••• • •• , .10 · 5 :cobras .••.••..••....••..•••. • • • .•• 9 6 Vipers •.••.•••••.••••••••.••••••.•• 9 6 Pythons ••..•...•.•••••••••.••••••.. 8 7 Rattlers •••••••••••••••••••• ••• •••• 5 10 Copperheads ••••• _•.•••.••••• •• ••••• 411 Professor in history class: "If I can get this one idea into your head, you will have it in a nutshell, " Law gives the pedestrian the right of way but makes no provisions for flowers. ·

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A. A. L. (W. Trettien) Backer's Pharmacy H. Baumann Agency Ben Franklin Store Citizens State Bank of New Ulm Eibner and Son Eichten's Shoe Store Epple Bros. Drug Store Ernest Eyrich Plumbing and Heating Farmers'. and Merchants' Bank R. Fesenmaier, Inc. Fischer Auto Service, 109 No. Broadway Forster's; Inc. Dr. G. J. Germann, opt. makeroffineglasses Gislason and Reim Harollg.' s ~ho_e Store.

Henle Drugs Herberger's Herzog Publishing Co. Dr. Charles L. Hintz, D. D.S. Hubby's Barber Shop Charles Janni and Co. Kemske Paper Co. Lang's Master Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothmg Co. Lindemann Shoe Store "Meidl Music Store, Tel. 769, New Ulm" Meyer Studio W. O. Moll, Plumbing and Heating Muesing's New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Greenhouses

New U:lm Grocery Cq. · New Ulm Theat.ers "Nicklasson-Loose," Sportman's Shop A. C. Ochs Brick and Tile.yards, Springfield Ochs' "Bee Hive" Olson Drugs Oswald's New Ulm Laundry Oswald Studio Palace Lunch Pat's Cleaners, Edwin Meyer J. C. Penny Co. Always First Quality Pink's, "The Friendly Store" Reim and Church 1ewelers Reliable Drugs ..

F. H. Retzlaff Hardware, Our Own Hardware Retzlaff Motor Dodge-Plymouth Salet Dept. Store Schleuder's Schnobrich's City Meat Market Schuck's Tailors L. E. Schwartz, D. D.S. Dr. James R. Seifert, D. D:S. Service Print Shop Shake's Cleaners Silver Latch Cafe Sornsen and Sornsen State Bank of New Ulm Tauscheck & Green, Quality Clothes Tillman Bakery Ulrich Electric Drs. H. Vogel and M. Kaiser Ernest C. Vogelpohl, Pipe Organs Drs. Wm. _1. Von Bank&George F. Kuehner Weneeda Bakery

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December

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Scoreboard Luther High School has a couple of determined basketball teams representing them this year.

The· High School team has a record so far of one win and four losses, and the "B" squad is holding up a one win and three loss record. These . records are no indication, hoy,'ever, of the brand of basketball they are playing.

It looks as though there is going to be some good material coming up in the next few years. ·Dick Werner and John Lober are the main sparks of the "B" teamandhavebeen keeping the team ·in the thickest of battle, A. Kramer and A. Braun 'are the big boys of the varsity team. Also show.:. · ·in1t fine work this year are Wohlers, Tomhave, and Iim Kramer.

After settling down and working together for a couple more games, the team is going to show the fans a e:ood·brand of basketball.

High School Schedule

Ian, 6 Sleepy Eye, St, Mary's - there Ian, 12 Pillsbury Academy-..: ____ there Ian. 16 Lester Prairie---------- here Ian, 25 Marshall Central Catholic- here Feb, 1 Trinity, New Ulm-------· here Feb, 5 Lester Prairie---------- there Feb, 9 Bethany---------------- there Feb, 13 Concordia-------------- there Feb, 16 Trinity, New Ulm------- here Feb, 19 Morgan--.:. ______________ here

" Dick always counts ten before he fights, '' "I know, · but he doesn't count for anything afterward."

Wilde, as the team enters: "Boy I'm excited, but it doesn't bother me, " He: play She: He:

"They laughed when I sat down to the piano. " "Why?" "Because there was no piano stool. "

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Cage Rosters '53-'54 College Roster Iuniors: Pos. Frank Kolander . F. Marvin Meihack G. Gary Schapekahm c.

Wally Voigt G, Howard Wessel G. Sophomores: Teddy Pelzl F. Hilbert Wilde F. Paul Zimmerman G. Freshmen: Earl Brassow F. Harlan Hagan c. ·Frederick Panning G. F. Melvin Pahe F. Dale Schmidt

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Luther fell behind considerably in the second quarter, and Bethany didn't lose any time in pouring on the heat and taking advantage of the situation. It wasn't until the last closing minutes that Luther started hitting that hoop and poured on the heat. However, time ran out, a11d Bethany·was lucky to go home with avictory.

Roiuife Roehl led the Bethany' team with 19 points and was followed by Kaih with a total of 10." Luther was sparked by Frank Kolande1· with 15 points and some sharp shooting by Pau · Zimmermann, who ended up with a total of lCI , Wally "Voigt had _12.

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Jalent Sit.ow {jiven Friday evening, January 29, the Luther Literary League sponsored an all-school · talent show in the college auditorium. Master and mistress of ceremonies for the evening were Arden Wentzel and Emily Falk.

Various entertainment groups from all classes entered the show which was pre- . sented in the form of a radio program, inc luding the usual jokes and commercials.

Instrumental music for the evening was pro·Vided by the pep band under the direction of Marvin Busse. The program also included a girls' octet, a boys' quartet, a guitar quintet with two vocalists, an accordion duet, a trumpet solo, a piano solo, · a piano duet, a vocal solo, and a .skit.

The two-hour long program proved to be fun for the spectators as well as those taking part in it. · A free-will collection was taken for the benefit of the L. L. L. Refreshments were served to the cast of performers and the Literary advisory board and committees.

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1'in al~yceum PteJenteti On February 3, the Cole Marionettes presented "Dick Whittington and His Cat" as the fourth and final program in the current lyceum series.

The Cole Marionettes are mainly interested in presenting plays that combine related facts of history and English. "Dick Whittington and His Cat" is very well suited to thefourt~ent~ century of -English history. Musical selections played during the program were excerpts from The London Suite, In a Persian Markl;lt, and The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

George and Lucille Cole, co-producers of the Cole Marionettes, hold a unique position in the school assembly field. In the past eighteen years 12 plays, five stages and countless properties have emerged from their studio and Little Theatre. Five companies of the Cole Marionettes are presently appearing in schools all over the United $fates and Canada.

StudentJ lo .s'ee AfovieJ /he 25th On Mond~y, February 25, three movies for the students' entertainment will be shown.

The first film is one about model railroading.

"Along the Right of Way." The second, "Midwest Holiday, "which is in technicolor, portrays a vacation tour through fifteen states. The third, which has not yet been determined, will also be one of general interest. · The remainder of the movie schedule will be announced at a later date.

Concert Series To Feature Harpist

Bill Birsching

Banquet

A combination welcome-farewell banquet for the entire faculty and other employees on the campus, was held in the Centennial Hall gym Tuesday evening, January 26. The banquet, served by the Silver Latch catering service, was a welcome for Prof. an:d Mrs. Delmar Brick and Mrs. A. Schaller to our campus, and a farewell to Mr. Henry Koch.

Prof. and Mrs. Brick came to New Ulm in December when Prof. Brick took over his duties as Dean of Men. Mrs. Schaller came to New Ulm from Thiensville, Wisconsin.

She has been working in the college library since the beginning of the year. Mr. Koch left for Aberdeen, South Dakota, after teaching in the high school department for the first semester.

Entertainment for the evening was provided _by the showing of the movie, "Our Town, " which featured the city of New Ulm, and was shown on a television program earlier this year.

1954

The Senior Class lost one of its members when William Birsching accepted the emergency call to be assistant instructor in music at Northwestern Lutheran Academy in Mobridge, South Dakota. Bill left for Mobridge on January 29. His duties at the Academy are to conduct the choir and band, teach harmony, and give music lessons.

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The third community concert of the '53'54 season, scheduled for tomorrow night, February 16, will feature Margaret Dilling, harpist.

Miss Dilling made her concert debut in Paris and has since given concerts all over the continent of Europe and in Great Britn i.n.

She also has been soloist with sev<'ral American symphony orchestras and has i,er formed in every state in the Union.

It is interesting to note that Miss Dilling has the world's finest collection of harps,. and that she is the teacher of Harpo Marx.

In connection with her concert, Miss Dilling also gives lectures on the instrument.

Votnholt Io {jive l"<ecital

With the beginning of the second semester, several changes have been made at D. M. L. C. One of these is the departure of Mr. Henry Koch who was an assistant instructor on the college faculty. Mr. Koch has accepted the position as vicar of Trinity congregation in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Trinity Church is a mission congregation of about fifteen families and was left without a pastor when the Rev. Warren Radke resigned.

Mr. Koch will remain in Aberdeen until a permanent pastor is obtained. This pastor will presumably be a graduate from the Seminary next spring, Mr .. Koch will return to the Seminary next fall to complete his final year of theological training.

Mr. Jonathan Schaller has taken over Mr. Koch's classes at D. M. L. C., while Prof.

Brick has in turn taken charge of Mr. Schaller' s classes.

Reim Accepts Call To St. John's

Feb. 15---Basketball, Worthington J.C. Feb. 16---Community Concert, M. Dilling.

Basketball, Holy Trinity H. S. , Trinity.

Feb. 19---Basketball, Morgan H. S. Feb, 24---Piano recital, Miss Vornholt.

Feb. 25---Movies. College Auditort_um.

Feb. 27---Student Union party.

March 3---Ash Wednesday.

March 8---March Messenger.

March 14--Sacred Concert, 3 p. m.

The Rev. Rollin Reim of Sioux City, Iowa, has accepted the call to St. John's congregation, New Ulm, to fill the vacancy created when Pastor Roland Gurgel accepted a call . to Belle Plaine, Minnesota. Pastor Reim will come to New Ulm as soon as a successor is found for the Iowa parish.

Pastor Reim was an assistant instructor at the college a few years ago. He was also the pastor of a new parish at Austin, Minnesota, before going to Sioux City.

Mrs. Reim is the former Ruth Engelhardt, a graduate of D. M. L. C., and an accomplished musician. The Reims have a twoyear-old daughter.

Miss Ruth Vornholt, instructor in piano, will present a piano recital on Wednesday evening, February 24. The program will feature compositions by Bach, Brahms, Liszt, Mozart, and Prokofieff.

Student Union Plans Party Members of the Student Union will have a special evening of entertainment Saturday evening, February 27, to celebrates the Union's first anniversary. · The D. M. L. C. Student Union will be a year aid, February 21.

The entire school administration, janitors, kitchen staff, and Student Union members are invited. A definite entertainment program will be planned.

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.t jtt,and 1/09 'Oay It was a glorious spring day, and the two of

After three weeks of the second semester I suppose everyone is settled down once more. All the excitement of exams, schedule changes, and even report cards is over.

Speaking of report cards, is everyone satisfied? Did you look at that report as-..:well, as one looks into a mirror? A mirror shows one his appearance and tells one whether he has .vashed his face clean or combed his hair properly. A report card does the same thing.

Those who have studied faithfully are safisfied with what they see. But there are the others--those who weren't faithful. If you are one of them, look into that mirror once again. Do you keep your hair combed?

Have you ever wondered what is happening at the school you last attended? Some of you needn't wonder any lop.ger.1. The Messenger. receives exchange papers from other schools.

Maybe your Alma Mater sends its paper to us. Why not find out? These papers are placed into the library as soon as they arrive.

They are located on the bottom shelf of our libr ary's magazine section.

This is the twentieth issue of your college newspaper. "But the front page says "Vol: - t XLIV No. 31" you say! Yes, I know, the D. M. L. C. Messenger is forty-four and one half years old. But three years ago the Messenger wasn't a newspaper.

If you would like to know the history of the Messenger, see the copies on display in the library. Everyone ought to know the history of his school's publication!

Are you a procrastinator? Are you one of those persons who leave everything until the last minute? If you have to study for a test, memorize a hymn, or write a composition, when do you begin the assignment?

All of us by nature are apt to put things off. But life is much easier if we don't do that. The sooner a job is done, the sooner one is free. Then his mind is relaxed, and he can really enjoy himself. Life is much more enjoyable when there is nothing to worry about.

The editor received a letter from Study Abroad, Inc. which should be of interest to many of our students. The following paragraph is reprinted here: "A small number of students and teacher can travel to and from Europe without cost b serying on the educational and recreation staff of the 1954 student sailings of the one class _ship CASTEL FELICE, according t Mr. Anthony S. Pinter, president of Stud Abroad Inc., in charge of the sailings. " Anyone interested in this offer may get in touch with the editor for further detail.

us were walking throutih the meadow enjoying the beautieli of apring, when suddenly-----.when suddenly a terrible, loud brrrrrrring sounded in my ears, and I awoke with a start.

Groaning, I buried my head in the pillow and tried to recapture the mood of my dream. jut, instead of the sweet singing of birds,! heard the raucous ringing of the alarm clock, Dazedly I reached for it and attempted to drown out its noise by hiding it beneath the blankets. I couldn't seem to locate the little button that would stop all that racket, so, .with a mighty heave I threw the offending instrument into the farthest cornerof the room.

With a final brrrring it gave a little shudder and stopped, --forever, I'm afraid.

Have YOU ever been suddenly awakened from a pleasant dream in what seemed like the middle of the night, and were forced to crawl from beneath the nice warm covers into an icy room? Then you know just how I felt. I buried my head in the pillows and tried to capture a few precious moments of sleep.

After a while I slowly opened my eyes and looked around the room., My eye fell (not literally) upon the calendar, and I sat up with a start. I had almost forgotten what day it was. The most important day of my life, and I had almost stayed in bed! Shame on me!

I jumped up and dressed quickly. I stood befox:e the mirror for hours, making sure I looked just right. Satisfied that I could do no more to improve my appearance, I started toward the door.

But in my excitement I had forgotten to eat breakfast. I · started back, but, because I soon realized that I was much too excited to eat anything, I again headed for the door.

With my hand on the knob, I paused. "This , is it, " I told myself as I slowly turned the knob. I took a deep breath, opened the door, and stepped into the dazzling sunshine.

Slowly I began to look around when all of a sudden I saw a fearful sight. It was huge and black, and was lying quite still at my feet. .When I moved, it began to pursue me. Terrified, I ran into the house. I threw myself on the bed, and lay there panting. After a 'while I began pacing the floor to quiet my,nerves. I picked up a newspaper and began to 'rj!ad. "February 2. Ground Hog Day. - When a ground hog sees his shadow, he runs back to his hole, terrified; and winter continues for six more weeks. " So that was what I had seen--my shadow.

It was very silly for me to be afraid of that, wasn't it? But, as a ground hog, I had ful- · filled my obligation to the human race. Now I could crawl back into bed and sleep for six more weeks. And maybe--just maybe-- I could recapture th~t dream.

Alew Veatate JJn 'Ot,t,n The men's dormitory has a feature that tends to make it seem like a big city office.

Several of the college freshmen, namely Tiegs, Heimer, and Bartsch, decided to do away with the walking angle of communicating between rooms. They have solved this problem by means of an intercommunication i,ystem. It is a rather simple device making use of a small transmitter that is plugged into an electrical outlet in one room. Each of the three rooms has a speaker that acts both as receiver and speaker. These speak.: ers are connected by means of a television · cable The system is controlled by a switch on the transmitter·. All three speakers are connected and none can be shut out making possible a three-way conversation.

''Quiz-Tickler''

Achromatopsia is this month's quiz-tickler.

Okay, so you know what it means I Make a mental note of your definition while you read these .

Eric Weston: "Sounds like an autopsy. " Grace Hackbarth: "Some foreign language."

Karl Bartels: "A fever of the mind."

Lois Ebel: ''Sounds like the cutting up of a body."

Prof. Klatt: "The measure of the distance between the Ptolemaic and the Copernican Systems. " Marla Schroeder: "Something to do with •singing."

Herbert Kuehl: "A medicine to make you grow fast."

Iohn Falk: "Something to do with rhythm. " It is rather a mystery, isn't it? You will · have to admit that some of the answers are dillies. Prof. Klatt, you really ought to know what it is. We'll excuse you this time, but only because achromatopsia isn't in the his tory category. Achromatopsia is the scientific name for color blindness. (See Webster's New International Dictionary. ) Thanks to all the contestants.

g nowglalce1 Winter's little messengers, Gently floating from above-Tiny white medallions pure-Manifest to us His love.I Each so perfect, icy cold, Beautifying winter's face, Frosted blossoms from God's mold, Are you summer's Queen Anne's Lace?

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D. M. L. C. Messenger The "D. M. L, C. Messenger" is published during the months of October, November, December, February, March, April, May and June, The subscription price is one dollar per annum, Single copies fifteen cents, We request payment In advance, ''The Messenger" is continued after time of subscription has expired, unless we are notified to disoontlnue and all arrears are paid, All business communications should be addressed to the Business Manager. Contributions are requested from all alumni, undergraduates and friends, · The aim of ''The Messenger'' is to· offer such materials as will be beneficial as well as Interesting to our readers, to keep the alumni \n a closer contact with the college and to foster school spirit,

Editor------ --- - ---- --- - ---- --Alvin Sieg Managing Editors---:----Donald Hol~hueter Ass'ts: Darrel Knipple, Harlan Hagen News Editor--------.:--=--------Naomi Nitz Reporters: Lawrence Marowsky, Marion Baer, Rachel Plagge, Elizabeth Jasmer, Howard Wessel _ Feature Editor---------Beverly Rehwinkel _ Ass'ts: Naomi Voecks, Gloria Beckmann Art Editor-------------------Ioan Bartos Sports Editor----------------Grant Gent~ Ass'ts: Elizabeth Buss, Dick Krueger Business Manager-----------Elmer Jirtle Ass't : Henry Herrian Circulation Manager---------Gwenith Duin Ass't: Earl Pappenfuss Typists: Mary Niedfeldt, Eugene Pydynkowski. Ioyce Hanamann, Bertha Bierwagen, Margaret Hoenecke

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February 1954

St. Valentine

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r21uzttet • Ah, a new semester! Did you think that last semester was hard? Well, what do you think now? As for me, I'm patientlywaiting, for June to roll around.

'With the beginning of the second semester we note some changes on our campus. For one thing, Prof. Stindt has "gone into isolation" now and has taken over in the college training room at St. Paul's School. Prof.

Sievert has "finished his time" down there and is again on the campus teaching college classes such as history and philosophy of education, curriculum, essentials of geography, and political geography. Some high school students now have a change of teachers for some of their classes since Mr. Koch ·has left and Prof. Brick has begun tofeac;h.1 Some of the classes started out with quite a few extra free periods due to the illness of Prof. Birkholz.

A plan to help the students have more access to the library has been designed recently . . The library hours have been extended beyond school hours. It is now open every afternoon until 5:00 except Wednesday and Saturday. It is also open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings during s tudy hall. These evening hours are open only to the twelfth grade and college students.

The annual mid-year fruit basket up-set in the dining hall took place recently, too.

According to reports, many were well-satisfied with the change of scenery it afforded.

By the way, have you noticed how few people have been coming late to breakfast?

I wonder if the bell system has anything to do with it. Rumor has it that during exams some studious person or persons in the men's dorm, wishing to take advantage of every minute for studying, saw to it that the bells rang faithfully every morning at.

5:30. Personally, I always considered 6:30 early enough or even too early. The bell situation hasn't improved since then either.

I don't thinkthere's anythingguite2's jolting in the morning as having the bells ring every minute on the minute from 6:30 to 6:50.

Elsewhere in this issue is the account of Bill Birsching's transfer to Northwestern Lutheran Academy in Mobridge. We all wish him luck as he tries his hand at a bit of tutoring. Our loss is their gain, which brings me to the question of the month: What will happen to the one and only beloved college quartet now that Bill is gone???

Who was the college band member who · caused some side-line commotion at a basketball game recently? He was generously offering something to anyone who would. accept it. Those who did had a dead baby mouse dropped, into their hand. .

I didn't have a chance to get all of the details, but from someone I heard that a member of the college basketball team once took not one, but two tennis shoes for the left foot to an out-of-town game. That, of c0urse, meant that he had no right shoe to wear. For what happened next, consuit with a certain T. P. of the college team.

Well, this is about all the space I'll be taking up this time, but first this parting thought: If you' re still thinking about that report card they sent home, remember that your parents used to get report cards too.

Bus & driver, Erling Carinichael.

Alew /2t,{/e9e fla1 When either the college or high school athletic teams travel now, there will be no question as to who they are and from where they come. The reason for this. is the complete refinishing and lettering of the college bus.

The painting was done by Brand Bus Service, · and the lettering by Otto Signs, both of New Ulm. The bus has been painted light gray with maroon trimming, the school's colors. High on each side the name "Dr. Martin Luther College" is spelled in large block lettering.

The team's nickname, Hilltoppers, is in script on either side below the windows. On both sides,near the front of the bus, "New Ulm, ~innesota " is printed in small block letters. The front bears the name "Dr. Martin Luther College:• On the rear of the bus "Dr. Martin Luther College" is printed in red scotchlight and "New Ulm, Minnesota " is printed in blue scotchlight.

Prior to the painting, the entire bus was sanded. This part of the work took about seventy-five hours with an electric sander and a good deal ·of' sanding by hand.

Total cost of the project was approximately . 'three hundred dollars. Plans are also being made for the renovation of the interior of the bus.

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I am sure you all know the customs of Valentine's Day, but have you ever thought of the background of that day?

Valentine's Day was named many years ago for a priest by the name of Valentine. He was noted around the country for his kindness. He comforted the sorrowing, nursed the sick, and was always ready to help the needy. He loved children and never turned any away who went to him for food or clothing. As he got older he couldn't go to help the people. It made him sad because he thought he couldn't help them anymore.

Then he remembered that he could send messages to the sick and sorrowing. Soon his friends began to look for his kind messages which were sure to come wheneversorrow or hapIJ.iness entered their homes. Even the little children would look for Father Valentine's letters when they were sick. But after a while the letters stopped coming, and the news went around thatValentine was dead.

Then everyone said that such a kind man was good enough to be called a saint. Ever since .that day he has been known as Saint Valentine.

Not long afterward the people began keeping his birthday by sending kind messages to their friends. The letters containing these messages were called Valentines.

A tiny acorn makes a tree; A seed becomes a flower; And minutes linked together Make up every hour.

Stones pile up into mountains; Grains of sand make up the beach; Trees together make a forest-So nature does her lesson teach .

Athletics

All people are not in agreement as to whether or notthey favor the participation of women in athletics. Some people seem to think that it is not proper, but I am definitely in favor of women in athletics.

If it is all right for men to participate in athletic contests, I see no reason why women should not be granted the same privilege.

When one takes part in athletics, he learns how to get along with others, even his rivals.

One should learn to accept defeat with a cheerful attitude because he will not always be on the winning side. If one learns to accept defeat in athletics, it becomes easier for him to do so in other matters. I don't mean that one should always be satisfied with defeat and not try to do anything about it.

What I mean is that if one must be on the losing side, he should lose cheerfully. In short, participation in athletics teaches good sportsmanship. This is good for women as well as for men.

Taking part in athletics, even in the few sports that we have here, takes the mind off the usual grind of studying. Excercise for the mind only, and not for the body, is not favorable to good health. Women, too, need a iittle diversion from the regular schedule demanQed by life.

A feeling of closer companionship grows among those who participate in athletics. Women can become more closelyacquainted with each other through this activity.

I have mentioned a few reasons why I think women should take part in athletics, but the shortest and simplest reason I can think of is that it is fun.

All of life, when segregated, May seem meaningless and small; But as part of God's great universe There's purpose there for all.

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1/lu.mnl AlewJ On December 26, 1953, Miss Ruth Kleinke became the bride of Mr. Alfons Woldt. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father and took place at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Areception was held at Parkside Lutheran Church. A number of D. M. L. C. students attended.

Alfons is a 1950 graduate of D. M. L. C. He teaches in Atonement Lutheran School, Milwaukee.

Ruth was a college freshman the first semester of the term '52-'53. She teaches kindergarten in Milwaukee.

WHY NOT ORDER AN ANNUAL? The Excelsior Staff wishes everyone to know that they may order this year's annual now. If you wish to buy an annual, send 路$2. 50 to the Excelsior Business Manager. 路 Please inclose your address. (Any donations will be gladly accepted!! l)

Nevvs Briefs Mr. Scharf at his job.

Canteen at half-time.

Prof. Brick sorts the mail.

Kitchen staff at work.

I wonder wh~re_I sit now.

Prof. Birkholz is back in the classroom after a two-week siege of illness, January路 25 to February 8.

The Concordia College Concert Band of Moorhead, Minnesota, presented a concert in the New Ulm High School Auditorium, Saturday evening, February 6.

Many D. M. L. C. students attended.

There have been some additions made to the Student Union recently. Two new tabletennis tables were made by Mr. Heinz Zickler for the Union. New purchases include three sets of folding chairs and several games. Recently the floor of the Union was painted a t>right red, The semester reports were handed oui: Tuesday, February 9. As usual, first peri od was free for consultation.

Doris Meyer, sophomore from Flasher , North Dakota, left for Menomonie, Wisconsin,on Saturday, February 12, to teach grades 1-3 in St. Paul's Lutheran School.

The College Club Room of the Men's Dormitory has a new table-tennis table in place of one of the pool tables. It was made by Mr. Heinz Zickler.

Because of the warm spring weather during the past weeks, students have turned to the tennis courts instead of the skating rink.

The Centennial Hall girls had a Valentine party, Friday ev~ning, February 12.

Sunday, March 14, is the date for the next concert here at D. M. L. C. Featured in this sacred concert will be the Second Choir, the Second Small Choir, the Band, the ,Aeolian Chorus, and the Marlut Singers. The public; as well a~ ail students, is invited to attend this. concert which begins at 3 o'clock.

The Concert Choir will not sing in the D. M. L. C. auditorium on Easter Monday as the tentative schedule showed. They will sing on Thursday evening before the Easter vacation as in former years.

The Little Dog Laughed, a:路three act play, will be presented by the Luther Literary League in the third week in March: In May, the League will present a comic operetta, The Old Fashioned Girl.

Excelsior editor is always busy! ! !

The new film, The Rol:ie, which is based on Douglas' novel of the sam!'! name, is to be shown at the Hollywood Theater within the next few weeks.

For the latest campus and world news and for the best in recorded music, turn to about 1450 on your radio dial. It's statio~ KSOOY broadcasting from the basement of the men's dorm from 4 to 6 p. m.

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The high-geared rivalry of class basketball tournament's is about two weeks away. This is always the climax to the basketball se_;ison at D. M. L. C. Every team will be oµt there to get into that championship game and permit its class to decorate the gym.

How do 'things look this year? Let's see_., The college juniors will be out there, putting their last year's championship team on the line. The Bees have almost their same team back this year; but in exhibition games so far they haven't looked too good.

Tournament play may be much different · though. Lee Plath is their hign scorer and the man to watch for the juniors: The coUege sophomores have heen rounding into a contender and have dropped but few exhibition games so far. Arvon Peter and "Curly" Fuhrmann have been burning the nets for the Jets this year. . It's well worthkeeping an eye on these boys.

• The freshman team may also be a bit surprising. The Owls have quite a bit of spirit and could prove very rough for other hopeful tea~s. Howie Maertz and Fritz Mahnke, are two new boys who have been carrying the load thus far.

The college seniors seem to be reigning supreme this year. The one-two punch of Don :Uartwig and Rube Kramer is almost too much to stop. The seniors height and weigh( out there is really going to give them an advantage. This is definitely the team to beat. · College competition, being at almost a peak this year, doesn't allow too much hope for the preps. However, I wouldn't rule them out entirely. The competition among the preps is going to be close. Don't be ioo surprised if a few upsets will be made.

Finally, however, it will be up to the students to make this the best and most exciting class tournament ever held.

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Ivan, behind the Iron Curtain, went into a state-owned store, where the following conversation ensued: "Have you any men's shirts?"

"No." "Do you have any men's suits?"

"No." "Do you have any men's shoes?"

"No." "Well, do you have any ladies' stockings I could buy for my wife?"

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That's Life for Yoo "My daughter," said a father rather dejectedly, "is 21 years old today. I must say, the last 20 years have been harder. than the first."

"How do you mean?" a friend asked. . "We spent the first year trying to get her to 1alk. and the last 20 trying to get her io stop."

Can't guess? Turn to page 6.

Buy One-Oh, Yeah!

The Ophidia Bowling League is at the halfway point in the 1953-54 bowling season.

February 3rd was to have been the final afternoon in the first half. A breakdowq in l!machine at the alleys halted play and postponed it till February 10th.

The battle for first place will take place when the Cobras and Pythons tangle on February 10th. The Cobras trail by only -one game, and the victory could go either way.

The second half will begin on February 17th.

Following are some current statistics: Highest Individual Game - 224, by Ear 1 Pap. penfuss(Pythons) Highest 3·-game Series - 595, by Eugene Pydynkowski(Rattlers) Highest Individual Ave. - 155, by John~chmidt (Rattlers) · Most Pins so far - 4186, by John Schmidt (Rattlers) Highest Team Ave. - 609, Rattlers Most Pins by Team - 16,452, Rattlers

A. A. L. (W. Trettieri) Alwin Electric Backer's Pharmacy H. Baumann Agency Ben Franklin Store Citizens State Bank of New Ulm Eibner and Son Eichten's Shoe Store Epple Bros. Drug Store Ernest Eyrich Plumbing and Heating Farmers' and Merchants' Bank R. Fesenmaier, Inc. Fischer Auto Service, 109 No. Broadway Forster's, Inc. Dr. G. J. Germann, opt. makeroffineglasses Gislason and Reim Harolld' s Shoe Store Henle Drugs Herberger's Herzog Publishing Co. Dr. Charles L. Hintz, D. D.S. Hubby's Barber Shop Charles Janni and Co. Kemske Paper Co. Lang's Master Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Lindemann Shoe Store "Meidl Music Store, Tel. 769, New Ulm" Meyer Studio W. 0. Moll, Plumbing and Heating Muesing's New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Greenhouses Rite-Way Cleaners

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S'3rvice Print Shop Shake's Cleaners Silver Latch Cafe Sornsen and Sornsen Spelbrink' s Clothing State Bank of New Ulm Tauscheck & Green, Quality Clothes Tillman Bakery Ulrich Electric Drs. H. Vogel and M. Kaiser Ernest C. Vogelpohl, !Pipe Organs Drs. Wm, 1. Von Bank&George F, Kuehner Weneeda Bakery Dr. A. V. Seifert, D. D.S.

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Interest in the girls' intramural contest was renewed with the opening of the broom hockey season in the Centennial Hall gym on Monday, January 11. Six games were played before being interrupted by semester exams. Two of these games, between 9th and 10th grade and between freshmen and sophomores, were ties and had to be played over. The sophomores succeeded in beating the fr eshmen 2-1 and 10th grade defeated the 9th grade 1-0 in two tense and thrilling games . In ot.h er games played, 12th grade defeated the 11th grade, seniors forfeited to the junigrs, and the sophomores beat the juniors. No class has been eliminated thus

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Poor, Poor Janie!

"Oh, Mabel, did you know !hat Janie caug ht !his early wi nier c.old tha t's going around and has com• plelely lost her voice?"

"The poor dear! I'm so sorry.

I just must go see her. I've been dying lo have a good talk with her."

The Luther Hilltoppers playing possession ball, gave Austin J . C. its fourth loss of the conference season. This definitely leaves Austin out of any championship hopes for this year. The Austin boys were out of the game from the start. Luther ' s big margin began to mount in the third quarter and managed to •hold that margin till the final gun. Luth ex· led at half 42-35. The final scorewas 74 69.

Frank Kolander kept himself in the top ten scorers of the conference by dumping in 22 points, 14 of which came in thefirst half.

His five personal fouls hindered him from adding to that total. Wally Voigt had 17 points. He was followed closely by Schapekahm andWilde with 15 and 12 points respectively.

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S. M. J.C. Conference Reports The following are records established in the Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference by the Hilltoppers: Most Valuable Player--Don Hartwig, 2 consecutive years.

All-conference selection--Don Hartwig, 3 years.

Most points scored in 2 years--Don Hartwig, 375.

Most points scored in 3 years--Don Hartwig, 587.

Highest average for two seasons--Don Hartwig, 20. 3.

Highest average for three seasons--Don Hartwig, 19. 6.

Most field goals in one season--Don Hartwig, 87.

Most field goals in two seasons--Don Hartwig, 166.

Most field goals in three seasons--Don Hartwig, 242.

Most personal fouls in one season--Don Hartwig and Bob Otterstatter, 41.

Highest total fouls per season- -Luther, 2 53.

Most points scored in one game by two teams--Luther and Austin, 187.

Most free throws attempted in one game--Don Hartwig, 19.

Conference Standings• Won Lost Pct. Pts. ~~ Roche&ter JC -ir- o7:.000 Jr2 232 Worthington JC 4 1 .800 359 292 Austin JC 2 2 .500 257 305 Bethany(Mankato) 1 2 .333 196 203 D,M,L,C.(New Ulm) 1 3 .250 272 288 Concordia(St. Paul)O 4 .ooo 232 308

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Don Miller, Austin RonRoehl, Bethany Dick Lunde, Austin Gerald Miller, Roch.

Dick Chilson, Bethany ~erry Kingrey,· Worth.

Daryl Voss, Worth.

Frank Kolander~ DMLC Jack Gove, Roch.

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D.M.L.C. Granted Scholarships

gta66 Named.

A.A.L. Gives 15 Scholarships The Aid Association for Lutherans of Appleton, Wisconsin, has awarded Dr. Martin Luth er College fifteen one hundred-dollar scholarships.

They will begin in the 1954-55 school year.

The scholarships will be awarded to fifteen deserving students each year. The faculty will make the choice at the end of the first semester in 1955. Students receiving the scholarships will be judged according to their standards of application, achievement, co-operation, and need.

Editor------------- - -- -- - --- - - - -A. Sieg Managing Editors-------------D. Knippel Ass'ts: E. Buss, A. Burwitz News Editor------------------N. Voecks Reporters: M. Baer, R. Plagge, · B. Jasmer, H. Kuehl Feature Editor-------------B. Rehwinkel Ass'ts: G. Beckmann, S. Wendland Art Editor------------------- J. Bartos Sports Editor------------------G. Gentz Ass'ts: H. Maertz, M. Ruesch Business Manager--------------E. Jirtle Ass't: H. Herrian Circulation Manager---------.,----G. Duin Ass't:E. Pappenfuss Typists: E. Pydynkowski, B. Bierwagen M. Hoenecke

Town Girls Organize Soon after Christmas vacation, the downtown girls' room in the basement of Centennial Hall began to acquire a new appearance.

This began with- regular meetings, called for the purpose of getting better acquainted with their needs andproblems. Committees were set up to get permission for and to supervise various improvements.

There are about thirty-five girls who use the girls' room for studying during free periods. Originally there were only eight chairs, one llcollasp;i.bleNcouch, and two tables. The number of chairs and tables has now been increased and the couch was made usable by the college handy man, Mr, Heinz Zickler.

More improvements, such as linoleum table tops, are anticipated in the future. To make this possible the girls are paying monthly dues. Added to this fund were the receipts from a candy sale for Valentine's Day. The candy was homemade and donated by the girls.

The enthusiasm and interest of the girls ·nas already improved their room very much.

Winners Of 2nd Contest Named On February 26, the winners of tht! second

Excelsior picture contest were announced, First prize winner was Joanne Westendorf.

Second and third places were won by Otto Schenk and Audrey Burwitz respectively.

Reports indicate a very favorable response from the student body in the contest. A total of approximately one hundred seventy-five pictures was collected. The three winning pictures were selected from a field that had been narrowed down to six pictures. Many of the pictures were very fine snapshots and will be used in the Excelsior picture section.

t!laJJ Play Jo.ie(/i'ven Arrangements are now being made by a committee of twelfth graders and their faculty advisor, Prof. Sitz, for the H. S. senior class play, Father was ~ Housewife, to be given after Easter. 'fhe cast was chosen last week and will be announced in the riext issue.

~-~-~- Jo PteJent Jlitee .flct Play Pto6· l<.Jf. .fll6teclit l<eJi9nJ aptet 38 l/eatJ Professor R. M. Albrecht has announced his resignation from teaching effective at the end of this school year. Professor Albrecht has served faithfully on the faculty of D. M. L. C. for thirty-eight years. He is an instructor in the principles and methods of teaching.

Professor Albrecht is now rounding out his fifty-eighth year of teaching. Aft~r graduat-ing from D. M. L. C. with the class of 1896, he taught in Watertown, Wisconsin, for five years. He then served as the principal of the Jerusalem Church School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for fifteen years. Prof. Albrecht came to New Ulm in 1916. Up until last school yearI he had been a supervisor in the college training school at St. Paul's Lutheran School.

The Luther Literary League is presenting The Little Dog Laughed, a comedy in three acts, on Tuesday, March 23, The plot centers around a young college co-ed who. isjust starting to take a course in psychology.

She is so enthusiastic about the suoject that she wants to practice everything she ha~ learned on her family and friends. The ensuing experiences and . difficulties in which she finds herself make for a veryhumorous and enjoyable play. ' Members of the cast are: Margaret Hoenecke, Dave Ponath, Carolyn Krueger, Elroy Bartsch, Barbara Larson, Marion ' Lober, Ted Pelz!, Karen Beilke, Dale Schmidt, Norman Dux, Ruth Rauch, Muriel Kraterfield, Naomi Voecks, Betty Koester, and Carol Frassetto.

Prof. H. Sitz is the faculty director and advisor.

Tvvo Professors t!oncett Jo fie (/iven To Be Called Sunday, March 14, is the date for the next concert here at D. M. L. C. Featured in this sacred concert will be the Second Choir, the Second Small Choir, the Band, the .Aeolian Chorus, and the Marlut Singers. The public, as well as all students, is invited to attend this concert which begins at three o'clock.

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March 14--Sacred Concert, 3 p. m.

March 20--Intramural basketball finals. ·Ma-r di -25 -.:Mid-Semester.

March 28--Choir I in concert, Morton, Minn.

March 30--Organ recital, Miss Haack.

April 1--L. L. L. play, Little Dog Laughed.

April 4 --Choir I in concert, Winthrop,Minn.

April --5--April Messenger.

April 8--Choir I in concert, D. ~A. L. C. April 9--Easter vacation begins.

April 20--Classes resume.

April 29--Whittimore & Lowe, piano duet, final Commu_nity Concert.

The February 7 issue of the Northwestern Lutheran has announced the call for candidates to fill two vacancies on the college faculty for next fall. They were made vacant by the resignation of Prof. R. M. Albrecht and the resignation as coach of Prof. Oldfield.

The candidates for Prof. Albrecht's position must be qualified to teach in the department of Education. The other professor is for the new professorship authorized by the 1953 convention of Synod. The candidates must qualify as athletic director, inst.ruct,9r of physical education and science.

I/aaclc Io {jive l<ecital On Tuesday evenmg, Maren 30, an organ recital will be presented in the college auditorium by Miss M. Louise Haack, a piano and organ instructor at D. M. L. C. Her program will include compositions by Buxtehude, Bach, Brahms, and Bonnet. Included in the Bach selections will be a group of five chorale preludes which have been arranged according to the church year,

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Is it fai~ or unfair?

..s'tu.dent t?laJJlglcatlon £valuated

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Everyone knows only too well what assi~nments are. Students have to do them; mstructors have to make and take them. They seem to be a necessary evil of formal education.

Why do instructors dislike assignm~nts?

Preparation of assignments is no simple task. They must be made with the students in mind as an aid to study. The job of correcting the students' work isn't easy either and, of course, depends upon the type of assignment given.

Why do students dislike assignments?

First of all by nature no one wants to do any more w~rk than he has to. Assignments are made to help the student grasp and retain the study material. Any conscientious student, therefore, will follow his assignments to the best of his ability. He will also do his work out of respect for his instructor.

The second reason for student dislike of assignments is the misuse of assignments by the instructor. When making assignments, instructors should not forget that students have other subjects for which to prepare.

Furthermore, instructors often fail to call for assignments which were designated to be handed in. That is not an incentive for study.

Hc""""P.T, students must not forget the purpose of ilssign::ner.ts--that of their own edification. Some assignments are made, therefore, to give practice in a certain fiel_d, such as work in mathmatics and music; others are made to add to knowledge, such as qutside reading.

With this issue of the Messenger, the present staff is putting out its last paper. New members will take the places of some of the present members, while some positions will not be changed. Besides being a good experience, working on the Messenger staff has been fun1 too. We wish to thank -ev_eryone for the fine co-operation and support given us during the past year. At the same time we ask you to give the new staff continuous support, because they will have plenty ?f work, and at times good morale is a vital thing.

At this time the editor wishes to thank his staff for their excellent co-oper.ation and willing efforts to make the Messenger a success. Also a big "thank you" goes to those students who were not on the staff, but who helped us throughout the year. To the new staff go congratulations. In spite of the work, ser:ving on the staff is both an honor and a privilege. If you keep that in mind, your work will be easy and pleasant. "Smooth sailing to all of you 1"

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Please renew your subscriptions as soon as they are due or notify us if you wish to cancel your subscriptions.

I am not the man I used to be; in fact, I don't think I ever was.

With the end of the first semester, a new scholastic classification of students in the college department has gone into effect.

Students are classified as being in good standing, on probation, or on strict probation, depending upon the schola~tic standing they maintain. Anyone on either probation must become a student in good standing by the end of the next semester or discontinue his studies at D. M. L. C. Students on strict probation are ineligible to take part in extracurricular activities, and their other privileges are restricted.

This classific_ation has caused much antagonism not only among those affected by it, but among some other students as well. Although it may seem otherwise, I think it is commendable, and ·that D. M. L. C. has long been in need of such a classification .

This required scholastic standard, or classification, has two purposes: 1) to help those students who had a slow start at the beginning of the year to improve their school work; 2) to prevent the incapable and the lazy students from wasting their time 'and money, and from wasting valuable space on the campus.

The first purpose of the classification affects two types · of students: 1) those who find it difficult to adjust to college life, or because of absence, were unable to inake the required points; 2) those who were too lazy to study. For any of these student~, the classification is doing a favor. It is forcing them to study diligently, which otherwise their human nature would not permit. Most students affected by the classi~ication are perfectly capable of acquiring the necessary points. For them it should serve as a rule to guide them to gain the number of points that they need.

The second purpose of the classification is of benefit to the college and another type of student--the student who is incapable of college life no matter how much he applies himself. Such a student is not to blame.

To those few students who may be so affected by the classification, it shows whether it is worthwhile to continue their education at D. M. L. C. There is no reason why a student should spend his time on ~y campus if his studies are not preparing him for the profession for which he is fitted.

Moreover, because of the profession for which D. M. L. C. prepares its _s tudents, · slackers should and must not be allowed to remain on the campus. Many other persons wish to enroll. They should be allowed to take the places of unworthy students.

With this classification goes a great obligation- -an obligation for everyone connected with the campus. As stated above, this classification is designed to help those involved. Of course, they mustclotheir part by study and proper attitude. But everyone else must help too, by placing himself in the affected students' shoes. No one dare hold "probation" in their faces. Anyone who does that is not onlyuncharitable, but is deceitful. D. M. L. C. dare not turn any student away before giving him a chance to try to study for work in His Kingdom. This classification is that chance. It is, of course, their responsibility, but we can help them along. I don't advocate that students on "probation" be pitied. They don't need pity; they need friendliness and understanding.

''Quiz-Ticlcler'' Do you know what the word sennight means? You don't! Well, don't feel bad, because none of the people asked knew what it meant either. Here is a little hint. Sennight can also be written se'nnight.

Here are some of the definitions we received from various people interviewed: Professor Janke--Half of a night.

James Tank--Somethingyou put on houses, like stucco.

Darla Kattner--Sounds like the name of some kind of a product.

James Hinz--Middle of the night.

Doris Kohlstadt--Something to do with the government.

Richard Schapekahm--Sounds like some kind of a food.

Sylvia Schwarting--Something to do with geography.

Howie Dorn--Refers to a type of person or his character.

Professor Janke and James Hinz seemed to be on the right track. It seems Richard was thinking about food. I suppose it was because he was asked right before dinner.

No none of them had it right, but they all m;de a nice try. If you' re wondering what the word means, it is a week. Sennight is an abbreviation for seven-night. Look it up in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary and you can see for yourself.

What mysteries are unfolded by a dictionary.

---------When Spring Takes Over

Who tells the cr0<uses that ii is spring?

What calendar informs the daffodils To bloom, or notifies the birds lo sing, Or bids the grass lo blow across the hills?

What almanac has urged the leaves to wake, Or stirred the tulips in their narrow beds ?

Whai messenger instructs the buds to break, Or violets to lift their purple heads?

And yet they know. They know. This is the hour When spring takes over. lei the winter passYou cannot keep it from the wistful flower, You cannot hide it from the eager grass.

It's spring. It's spring! The news has got around, Spreading like fire across the quickened ground.

-Mae Winkler Goodman

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The aim of "The Messenger" is to offer such materials as will be beneficial as well as interestini:: to our readers, to keep the alumni in a closer contact with 'he college and to foster school spirit.

Editor-- - -- - -- - - ---- -- -- - --- --Alvin Sieg Managing Editors---.----Donald Holzhueter Ass'ts: Darrel Knippel I Harlan Hagen News Editor-----:.---.,,--------Naomi Nitz Reporters: Lawrence Marowsky, Marion Baer, Rachel Plagge, Elizabet_h_1Jasmer, Howard Wessel . .

Feature Editor---------Beverly Renwmkel Ass'ts: Naomi Voecks, Gloria Beckmann Art Editor-------------------Joan Bartos Sports Editor----------------Grant Gentz Ass'ts: Elizabeth Buss, Dick Krueger Business Manager-----------Elmer Jirtle Ass't: Henry Herrian .

Circulation Manager---------Gwenitb Dum Ass't: Earl Pappenfuss · Typists: Mary Niedfeldt, Eugene ~ydynkowski, Joyce Hanamann, Bertha Bierwagen, Margaret Hoenecke

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March 1954

Choir I Prepares For 1954 Tour Choir to visit Neb., So. Dakota The 1954 tour will take the choir into the Nebraska District of our Synod, It is to serve as a completion of the 1952 tour which was not finished because of the flooded Missouri River, Now, as the time for the choir tour draws nearer, many of the final preparations are being made. Prof. Hoenecke, the manager The longest stretch of the school year, from of the choir, has been working on details Christmas to Easter, is almost over. In just such as the printing of the programs, matera few weeks the Easter vacation will start, and ial for publicity, and arrangements for lodgmost of the students will be able to go home.

Of course, for those going on the choir tour, the .,_____________________ ing at the various congregations to be visited on the tour. The choir, under the direction s ight of home will be delayed for about another of Prof. E. D. Backer, will spend the resix weeks. maining weeks in perfecting and memorizThe shortest month of the year has come and ing the compositions to be presented. gone. There were many things packed into that It was a beautiful day in spring, in March As in former years, several advanced organ one short month, weren't there? First of all to be exact, when fifteen year old Johann students will play selections at those conthere was the favorite topic of the weather. it set out to conquer the world. With a firm ·certs which will be presented in churches. was a month of sunshine, rain, and snow. It step and great ambition, he set out--on foot.

Those who have been chosen to play this year was a month in which the tennis courts were used Four weeks and two hundred miles later, he are Marvin Busse, John Jenswold, and Otto several times. Winter coats were changed for came to his temporary destination, Liineburg.

Schenk. spring wraps many days.

Realizing his need for more advanced edThe D. M. L. C. Choir will present three Februarywas also a month for red hearts and ucation, he earnestly began to study--Greek, concerts before it leaves on its tour. The flowers. Boxes of candy interrupted "Self-Im- Hebrew, and much else. In his spare moments first will be on ~arch 28 at Morton, Minn. provement Month_" for some people. Several he sang in the church choir, a boy soprano.

On April 4 it will sing in Winthrop, Minn. classes sang "Happy Birthday" to Abe and Because of his overwhelming interest in On the evening of April 8 the choir will preGeorge on the twelfth and twenty-second. music, he often journeyed to Hamburg, about ·sent its concert at the college in New Ulm. I think the one event that we will remember thirty miles away, to hear the famous organis~ The 1~54 itinerary is as follows: longest of this past month is the game with Adam Reinken. Wearily he would trudge the Worthington. The gym was filled with enthusias- long miles just to sit and listen to the tones March 28 ........•..•••.. Morton, Minn. tic fans who had come to see the last college of the mighty organ.

April 4 ••••••••••••••• Winthrop, Minn. game of the season. Coach didn't know it, but One time, as he was returning from such April 8 ••••••••••••••• New Ulm, Minn. they were also there to show him their appre- a visit, he sat down, tired and hungry, beApril 9 ••••••••••••••• Elkton, S. Oak. ciation for his years as D. M. L. c. coach. The neath the window of an inn. He eagerly snifApril 10 •••••••••••••••••• Omaha, Neb. close game and the final score in favor of the fed the tantalizing odors which reached him, April 11. .•••.•..••..... Lincoln, Neb.* maroon and gray after the over-time were the but he had no money with which to buy food.

April 11. . • . . . . . • . . • • • . . Clatonia, Neb. topic of conversation on the campus for many Suddenly, as if from heaven, two herring April 12 ••••••••••••••• Plymouth, Neb. days. That was also the night in which a certain heads were flung at his feet. Upon biting into April 13 •••••••••••• Grand Island, ! <'h. few celebrated the victory in a special way. The them, young Johann discovered a DanislMlucat April 14 ••••••.•••.•• Broken Bow, Neb. bell in the Annex tower began to ring after the in the mouth of each fish. Hungrily he devoured April 15 ••••.•.••.••••• Winner, S. Oak. game, and soon there were reports that it was the heads, and, on the strength of the ducats April 16 ............. Mission, S. Oak.* ringing without any movement of the rope. The :returned to Hamburg to spend a few more April 16 ••.•..•........ Valentine, Neb. aim, purpose, methods, results, and outcome hours with the organ master.

April 17 ••••••••••...••• Burke, S. Oak. may be found in a different source other than This young man with the insatiable appetite April 18, ••...••..•..•... Norfolk, 'Neb. the Messenger. for music was none other than JohannSebas*afternoon concerts . The girls from Hillcrest Hall appreciate the tian Bach, who was destined to become one of hot water in their dorm. They had to be without the greatest musicians the world has ever it for several weeks until a new water heater ·known. could be installed.

Johann had come to Liineburg as a boy soEntertainment on Saturday nights has beenpro- · Er.~o w_ith the dream of conquering the world ; The ninth and tenth grades had a roller videdin the Centennial Hall gym for those girls . and left as an outstanding musfoian and reskating party, Tuesday night, March 2. who were interested. Games were organized nowned composer, well on his way to fulfilling several times by Mrs. Vomhof. his dream. And he was not yet eighteen I On Sunday evening, February 28, the proAs soon as the word conference enters into the r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 fessors gave the Brick family a house warmif someone hasn't made a mistake. ing. conversation, the first question asked is, "Who's If we go back into the past, Julius Caesar Several students drove to Minneapolis on Feb. going?" Professor Schweppe' s classes were was killed qn the Ides of March, wasn't he?

20 to hear the Boston Pops Symphony Orchestra. cancelled for ..three days the second week in And that date reminds us of another not so February :w:hile he attended a meeting in MilThe Reverend R. Reim was installed in a' spepleasant thought--the income tax deadline. waukee. On February 22 Professors Klatt and cial servic.e at St. John's on Sunday evening, I hope everyone has the proper reports filSievert attended the teachers' conference in St. March 7. Pastor E. Schaller, vice-president ed.

Paul. This gave several classes a most welof the Minnesota District, delivered the sermon.

Many famous people have celebrated their come vacation. birthdays during this month, too. Alexander Have you ever heard of taking an umbrella to a basketball game? Neither have I? But any a- · ~raham Bell, (the inventor of the telephone, mcaseyouhad forgotten), and James Madivailable umbrellas would have been welcome at son, the statesman and president, are just the last high school home game. The steady rain two. outside that night turned into a steady drip at Arturo Toscanini will be eighty-seven this ~ever~ places on the playing floor. The only mQ.nth. Renowned as one of the greatest immediate remedy available was a towel used orchestra conductors in this country, his adfur mopping up the puddles when the players were vanced age does not seem to hamper his reon the other end of the ·gym.· markable ability.

And we must not forget to mention one of the greatest musicians of them all--1ohann Sebastian Bach who was born just 269 years March, so they say, comes in like a lion and ago this month. goes out like a lamb. But did you ever stop So you can see that March is quite an im- · to think about all the important things that portant and eventful month, a month of great have occured in March, between all this happenings. Incidentally, I was born in coming in and going out?

March, too. Do you suppost: that could be The first day of spring falls in March, althe reason why I'm so ,_interested in this though with all this beautiful weather we've month? be.en having this winter, I sometimes wonder

Nevvs Briefs

March

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D.M.L.C.

Campus Life in Picture

K. P. duty.

Trying to repair the clock.

After the Worthington game.

F r ankie takes a shot!

Messenger

It is the Law on Sunday!

Many countries have old laws which have never been changed to suit the times. Some of them are very amusing to us today. England is no exception. For example, the English passed many laws in regard to Sunday which now are out of place, though some are yet in existence.

In the 7th century A. D. , the laws of the king of Kent provided that if a servant, contrary to his lord's command, did servile work between sunset on Saturday evening and sunset on Sun day, he should pay a fine to his lord; they forbade a servant to make a journey of his own on horseback on a Sunday, or he would be fined or lashed. During the forbidden time, a freeman could not work or he would have to pay a fine, half of which would go to the informer.

In the same century the king of Wessex ordained that if a slave worked on a Sunday by his lord's command, he should become free; and the lord would be liable to a fine.

By a series of statutes, many. of which still exist, it is illegal to work or to take part in certain forms of pastime on a Sunday, which in English law is reckoned from midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday. The first such prohibition inastatutewas in 1354, which forbade the sale of wool at the staple, or storehouse, on a Sunday. Although the church had sufficient temporal power over Sabbath-breakers, Sunday observance was not ordained by statute until the Act of Uniformity of 1551. By 1558 everyone had to go to church on a Sunday or be liable, not only to the censures of the church, but to a fine.

The penalty was not formally repealed until 1846. An English law is yet in existence which states that members of the Church of England are required to attend divine service on Sunday.

By the Sunday Observance Act of 1677 it was forbidden to carry on ordinary businesses or there was a penalty of several hours in the stocks, or a fine. In the Act of 1677 the sale of milk was forbidden before 9 a. m. and after 4 p. m.

In London, Sunday markets are usual in all the poorer districts. The Factory and Workshop Act of ,1901 forbade the employment of women, young persons, or children in a factory or workshop on a Sunday.

Fishing is permissible on Sunday. By the Game Act of 1831, it is a crime to take or kill game , except rabbits, on a Sunday. The Sunday Observance Act of 1781 imposed heavy pecuniary penalties upon anyone who promoted any public entertainment or debate to which people we n. admitted only by payment. A bill permittin1:, certain public entertainment on a Sunday was introduced in 1931.

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People can see me from afar.

At night I shine like a little star.

I like to have people climb my stair And ·enjoy the scenery I have to share.

Didn' t my package come yet?

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I am not useful unless I leak; If I leak too much, I am again useless.

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My home is big and red, I am a liquid and made of sand, I serve as a refresher.

That must have been a funny one.

Coach receives Journal award.

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March 1954

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It all began when I was sitting calmly in my room, enjoying the peacefulness of my surroundings. The peacefulness prevailed even though my friends were all in the room with me. You see, we are very quiet; it takes much persuasion to make us talk.

There goes that bell again! I hope we will be left in peace! But no--1 guess that was too much to hope for. The door of our room is thrown open I Soon our once-peaceful home is filled with people. It would not be so bad if they would just sit down and enjoy themselves. But they are not satisfied with that.

They always have to beat us.

Hey! Here comes one after me! I cannot move! Oh--l'mcaught! There goes my hat!

I cannot understand why these people take such delight in1pulling off my hat. Oh well, itisn'tpoliteto 1wear · a hat indoors, anyway.

I suppose she will stuff some paper into my mouth again. These people always do that!

I knew it I That is a good one on her, though.

She thinks she is pulling one over on me, but she isn't because--! must be odd or some-. thing--! enjoy talking with paper in my mouth.

Now she is hitting me I Well, I shall show her! I shall give her a piece of my mind!

Clickety-click, clickety-click ! I guess I told her I How long must this go on? If only she would stop hitting me! I cannot even defend myself; I move only by reflex actions. I should be gettingusedtothis; it happens all the time.

Ah I The bell again I This time I welcome it. I shall have peace again I lfwisheswouldcometrue, I would certainly change my "sorry state and look upon myself and cheer my fate." For, you see, I would much rather be a person than a typewriter in room 210.

"Let's win this one for coach"! That was the statement which augmented tremendous spirit on Monday night, February 15th. The presentation of a wrist watch to Coach Oldfield between halves of the Luther - Worthington basketball game ignited a sensation that never before existed in basketball at D. M. L. C. A victory was won, and what a victory it was for Coach Oldfield's last appearance as D. M. L. C. 's basketball coach!

Worthington was riding high at the top of the Southern !14innesota Junior College Conference.

They had just beaten Rochester to obtain· 1st place in the conference. D. M. L. C. was in 5th place and having a mediocre season., The 'boys were in the thick of the game until right before the close of the first half. Then Worthington started pouring it on and scored 11 straight points. The score at h~fime was 38-30.

A great honor was shown to Coach Oldfield and also to the school by a presentation of a cigarette lighter by Herb Schaper, Sports Editor of the New Ulm Daily Journal. It was a gift of the Journal for the co-operation they have received from Prof. Oldfield in the years that they worked together with him. Schaper also stressed what a talented coaching personality the community had in the past years.

It was after this presentation that Arden Wentzel, the student body president, presented to Coach the gift from the students. Filled with emotion, Prof. Oldfield couldn't express himself in words. This is what set the stage for a thrill packed second half.

Luther began to fight and Worthington's lead began to dwindle. School spirit, for the first time this year, became prevalent. Tension mounted so quickly that students and visitors alike found themselves glued to their seats.

When the game ended in a tie, and an overtime resulted, many people were standing up to watch the action.

Luther tookcommand in the overtime and defeated Worthington 73-70. Pandemonium broke outwithsoundofthe final buzzer and fans mobbed both the players and the coach.

I've never seen or heard the dressing room so enthusiastic and noisy after a game as that night.

Congratulations were extended by players, and also by loyalfans who came down into thedressing-room after the game.

Congratulations to the Hilltoppers !

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The finalscoredoesn't, however, give much evidence of how the game went. Luther pulled very close in the third quarter, with the score at the end of the third quarter being Morgan 47, Luther 41.

A. Kramer led the Luther boy!; with 24 points. Most of his scoring came in the second quarter. Braun hit for 13, and Wohlers had 8.

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About 150 people attended the Student Union birthday party on February 27. The program featured a guiter group, the H. S. senior quartet, film by Lloyd Tiegs, and slided by Doug Stindt. After the program, visitors enjoyed the recreational facilites of the S. U.

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A. A. L. (W. Trettien) Alwin Electric Backer's Pharmacy H. Baumann Agency Ben Franklin Store Citizens State Bank of New Ulm Eibner and Son Eichten' s Shoe Store Epple Bros. Drug Store Ernest Eyrich Plumbing and Heating Farmers' and ·Merchants' Bank R. Fesenmaier, Inc. Fischer Auto Service, 109 N. Broadway Fc,rster' s , Inc. Dr. G. J. Germann, opt. maker of fine glasses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , , Gislason and Reim Harolld' s Shoe Store Henle Drugs Herberger' s Herzog Publishing Co. Dr. Charles L. Hintz, D. D.S. Hubby's Barber Shop Charles Janni and Co. Kemske Paper Co. Lang's Master Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Lindemann Shoe Store "Meidl Music Store, Tel. 769, New Ulm" Meyer Studio W. O. Moll, ,Plumbin&' and Heating Muesing's New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards ,.,.11/fllT UNTIL Sffl BITE-5 INTOIT_/ New Ulm Dairy :C M R Vt IT If# R RT Ofl5 5 "t ffl5 ,\IIORNIN& 1'' New Ulm Greenhouses 'New Ulm Grocery Co ,

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Ochs' "Bee Hive" Olson Drugs .Oswald's New Ulm Laundry Palace Lunch Pat's Cleaners, Edwin Meyer J. C. Penney Co. Always First Quality Pink's, "The Friendly Store" Reim and Church Jewelers Reliable Drugs F. H. Retzlaff Hardware, Our Own Hardware Retzlaff ;Motor, Dodge-Plymouth Rite-Way Cleaners Salet Dept. Store Schleuder' s Schnobrich' s City Meat Market Schuck' s Tailors L. E. Schwartz, D. D.S. Dr. A. V. Seifert, D. D. S. Dr. James R. Seifert, D. D. S. Service Print Shop Shake's Cleaners Silver Latch Cafe Sornsen and Sornsen Spelbrink' s Clothing State Bank of New Ulm Tauscheck & Green, Quality Clothes Tillman Bakery Ulrich Electric Drs. H. Vogel and M. Kaiser Ernest C. Vogelpohl, Pipe Organs Drs. Wm. J. Von Bank& George F. Kuehner Weneeda Bakery

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D.M.L.C. MPssenger

1/llltoppetJ f/ou, .!Jn 7lnal 0-g .s'eaJon The D. M. L. C. Hilltoppers ended their '53-'54 season in Minneapolis, by losing to Northwestern Bible School, 74-51. This loss gave them a 5-13 record for the season.

Gary Schapekahm led the Luther boys with 14 points. Frank Kolander was next with a total of 8. Coach Oldfield cleared the bench and gave everybody a chance to score a few points.

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luther Drive Whips Worthington Scoreboard HIGH SCHOOL Concordia Bethany 11 B11 Trinity "B" Trinity

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The Hilltoppers, playing their best of the season, dumped the conference champs in a thrilling overtime game. The final score was D. M. L. C. 73, Worthington 70. This being retiring Coach Oldfield's last college game at home apparently was the incentive which produced the overtime rally and victory for the spirited Luther team. For the Hilltoppers, it was the most satisfying victory of the entire season.

Gary Schapekahm led the victorious Hilltoppers with 21 points. His terrific rebounding and his arching hook shot were important factors in Luther's win. Marv Meihack and Wally Voigt hit the hoop for 17 and 12 points respectively. With good teamwork, fight, and spirit, the team played an exciting game climaxed by a thrilling victory.

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Zimmie eyes the basket.

S. M. J.C. Conference CONFERENCE STANDINGS* Fish Story

There really after that ball!

"You won't believe it," the old river boat cap.din told his audience at a pier along the Mississippi, "but down below St. Louis the mosquitoes were so bad we had to develop · tin shirts to protect ourselves."

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You don 't say!., an incredulous bystander retorted, " Did the tin shirts do the trick?" ''They worked purty good the first night," the old river man · replied, "but by the next day it was no good. Those skeeters were all gone for a while, and when they came back every last one of 'em bad a can opener titted onto bis snozzJe."

There was a young husband who put a sign on his old, but flashy• looking convertible: "FoR SALi'..

Good courting car. As part payment, OV<08t will take household furniture and baby buggy."

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-conference schedules completed.

LEADING SCORERS•(Conference ga~es only) Griggas, Bethany

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Vol.

XLIV

_ghottenerl _gammet ge~~ion }t}fannerl June twenty-first has been set as opening day, with registration beginning at eight in the morning. Final examinations will be c.o nducted on July twenty-third and twenty-fourth.

Announcements of the exact details for the summer school are being made in the Lutheran School Bulletin, the Northwestern Lufueran, and through a special folder being mailed to each teacher in the lield. Students enrolled in the regular sessions may secure such a folder from the director of the summer sessions, Professor Erich Sievert. .

Students of our Luther College summer school will attend a five-week session instead of the usual six weeks. Time lost because of the shortened session will be made up by lengthening the school week from five to six days. Saturday classes are definitely ontheprogram. Itis hoped that the new arrangement will prove popular enough with the students and their instructors to merit its continuation in future years, '. .

In keeping with the synodic resolution to enlarge the offerings of the summer school, the faculty of the College has approved an expanded list of courses. The matter of securing instructors from other synod schools has not been quite so easy. Negotiations are now in progress to have three non-resident men on the staff, but nothing definite can be reported to date.

Any suggestions for new courses in which teachers are especially interested are welcome.

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April 1954

No.6

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JtJto!ft:«nz .flnnounced The faculty committee consisting of Professors Hoenecke, Trapp, M. Albrecht, Backer, and Palmbach has announced that a series of lyceum programs will again be presented during the next school year 1954-55. The lyceum series was resumed during the present year after an absence of several years, and it proved to be highly satisfactory.

The lyceum programs are obtained through the University of Minnesota Department of Concerts and Lectures. The coming series will include Jeff Hayes, a cartoonist and entertainer; Dr. Henry De Young, a Korean educator who will present a lecture entitled This Is Korea; and the Rollateers, a roller skating team. In addition to these numbers, four movies will be shown to the student body. Thecostofthis entertainment is covered by the student's activity fee.

An organ concert has also been scheduled.

The date which has been tentatively selected is November 1, 1954. Dr. Heinrich Fleischer, a professor of organ and musicology at Valparaiso University and the University of Chicago, '!_ill be the guest recitalist. ~r.

Fl~is_c.herhasalso edited the Parish Organist.

Alumni Meeting Set For June 3 __senior Jacks are intramural victors.

Vern Roemhildt, Don Hartwig, Ardie Wentzel, Coach Virgil Raasch, Doug Stindt, Rube Kramer, Loran Schultz.

H. S. Seniors to

Present Play

On April 30 the high school senior class is

presenting the three-act comedy Father Was a Housewife. The play portrays the family fife of four people. The mother is a successful doctor, and the father is an unsuccessful song-writer. The plot is complicated by the antics of their two teenage children.

Manbers a the cast are Evangeline Heschke, Allan Stelljes, Muriel Markgraf, Duane Tomhave, Donna Danke, John Isch, Ronald Uhlhorn, Arnold Braun, Elizabeth Seemann, Judy Dey, Rachel Plagge, Janice Footh, Lorna Schweim, Richard Werner, and Cynthia Lehmann.

Prof. H. Sitz is the faculty advisor, and Jean Frank is the student director.

Qpet:etta }t}/anerl The Luther Literary League will present an operetta entitled An Old Fashioned Girl some.time in May. Noaelmite date hasoeen selected as yet.

The story depicts the efforts of several wealthy parents to secure advantageous mar. riages for their children. No one falls in love · with the person intended for, of course. A case of mistaken identity adds much to the confusion, but every thing ends happily in true operetta fashion.

The cast includes Carolyn Krueger, Naomi Nitz, Margaret Jaster, Cynthia Lehmann, Bertha Bierwagen, Lucille Carmichael, Beverly Rehwinkel, Grace Anderson, Shirley Wendland, Lorna Schweim, Arden Wentzel, VernonRoemhildt, Darrel Knippel, Val Jean Zoellmer, Richard Krueger, and Alvin Sieg. · Professor M. Albrecht is the faculty director and advisor, while Betsy Sitz and Alvin Sieg are the student directors.

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April 9--Vacation begins.

April 20--Classes resume.

April ?--Arbor Day. April 29--Whittimore & Lowe, piano duet, -f inal Community Concert.

April 30--H. S. senior class play, Father Was a Housewife.

May 10--May Messenger.

The executive committee of the association, known as The Alumni and Friends of D. M. L. C., met on the campus Tuesday evening, March 23, to make the necessary plans for setting the machinery in motion.

The annual gathering was again set for the day prior to the commencement exerc ises.

That means Thursday, June 3rd. The meeting will, however, begin an hour ear lier, namely, at 4:30 p. m. The gymnasium of Centennial Hall will again be the site of the meeting, which, as in the past, will open with a banquet.

The executive committee has arranged for its meeting on Friday, April 23. Following this meeting detailed information will be sent to all former students on the mailing list.

This list is the same as the one used for this issue of the Messenger. Should the reci.pients of this issue know of such who are not on our mailing list, the committee would welcome the receipt of such names with addresses., The alumni affair has been well received since it was revived two years ago. Last year's attendance totaled 236. It is hoped that 1954 will show another fine increase in participation.

The executive committee consists of the •following: Mr. Waldemar ~oite, Mankato, (Pres.); Mr. Harold Klatt, Sleepy Eye, (Vice Pres.); Mr. Arthur Glende, .Arlingt~n, (Sec'y); Mr. Henry Baumann, New Ulm, (Treas.); Prof. Er.ich Sievert; Prof. Roland Hoenecke; Mr. Theodore Pelzl; Miss Margaret Gamm ; Miss Marilyn Watschke ; Mr. Arden Wentzel (member of the present senior class).

Louise Haack to Continue Studies Miss Louise Haack of Estherville, Iowa, who taught piano and organ at D. M. L. C. for the last two years will discontinue her work at our college this coming June to continue her studies in music at the University of Michigan. Miss Haack is a music graduate of Augustan_a College of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was highly recommended to us and proved herself a faithful teacher and a talented organist. Her organ recitals at D. M. L. C. were much enjoyed. We wish Miss Haack well in her future studies.

Miss Doris Pankow Will Teach Piano '54-'55 Miss Doris Pankow of Menomonie, Wisconsin will become the new piano teacher for the' coming schoolyear. She graduated from D. M. L. C. in 1951. Miss Pankow was known in her school days as a gifted student, especially in piano, organ and theory. She appeared frequently as soloist in school concerts. Miss Pankow taught in the Lutheran parochial school of Winona for two years.

During the last schoolyear she taught at · ,Rhinelander. Wisconsin. Miss Pankow is welcomed to the music staff.

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"Welcome, happy morning!"

Age to age shall say; "Hell today is vanquished, Heav' n is won today! " Soon we will enter the Easter Season-one of the most blessed seasons of the Church Year. Why is it so blessed to us? Because on Easter morning Christ overcame all things, even death, for all mankind. Now, during the Lenten Season, we view the Passion and Death of our Savior. We see how He suffe red all things for us. "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was ..! bruised for our iniquities: the chastiseiment · of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed." (Is. 53:5) We meditate on our guilt and learn to appreciate better His Redemptive Work. His Resurrection on Easter morning is the climax of thii;i Work; it is the proof of our salvation. By the Resurrection of His Son, God,the Father, sho"."ed_that Christ's work was completed; the Justice of God was satisfied .. "Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh interces~ic:m for_us. " (~om. 8:34) This world, however, always tries to take Christ's glory from Him. Satan invents all sorts of things to accomplish this. He would have us think only" of "Easter" rabbits and eggs, new clothes, and flowers on Easter Sunday morning. We must be ever on our guar~ that we don't forget and lose the only meanmg of Easter. Christ cannot be taken out of Easter; His glory can never be taken from Him. "I know that my Redeemer liveth!" is an eternal cry. That is our Hope and Joy. So let us keep the festival Whereto the Lord invites us · Christ is Himself the Joy of all, The Sun that warms and lights us.

By His grace He doth impart Eternal sunshine to the heart· The night of sin is ended. ' Hallelujah!

Do you attend organizational meetings? If a person joins an organization, he certainly must be interested in its activities and will take an active part in them. Meetings are an important part of every organization-L. L. L. , S. U. , publication staff, class, or even committee. If an organization is to function properly, it must have the active support and participation of every member.

But many times there is only a handful of members in attendance. The others can't all be ill or really too busy. Are you one of the others? If so, are you interested in your organization?

FOR SALE; 1954 Excelsiors at $2. 50 . For the story, in word and picture, of to-• day' s life at your Alma Mater, send your name and address with $2. 50 to the _Excelsior Business Manager Dr. Martin Luther College New Ulm, Minnesota Teachers, an Excelsior might interest a number of your pupils in D. M. L. C.

Patty was singing cheerfully as she skipped through the front door.

"Well, what did you learn aboutyourFriend today?" sneered her father sarcastically and went on reading the Sunday paper.

The gleam in Patty's face gradually faded, and her head dropped as she went into the kitchen. Mother was busy making dinner.

"Why so sad?" she inquired.

"Mommy, won't you come to church with me next Sunday and hear about my Friend?" pleaded Patty as she had often done. ''I know you'd like Him like I do."

"Well, we'll see," was the only answer she received.

Patty had often told her parents about her Friend, and it was her wish that some day they, too, would find Him. If they would only come with her next Sunday, because it was Easter Sunday. All week Patty coaxed her mother. Each ti~e. the answer was, "We'll see."

Finally on Saturday night Patty's mother brought the matter before her husband. She said tmt since Patty had been going to church, she minded better and was happier than she ever had been. It wouldn't hurt to go just once with her. Patty's father didn't like the idea,but he did finally agree to go.

Patty was happy and proud as she walked to the front of the church with her parents.

As the minister delivered his powerful ser mon, Patty tingled with delight. Surely Mother and Father would now see what a truly great Friend she had, one Who even gave His life for her.

As they walked home, only Patty talked, telling them about,her wonderful Friend.

Her mother agreed with her, but her father kept silent. Strange thoughts were going through his mind: Could there really be a Friend like this? Maybe I should hear a little more about Him? He did, because after the Easter service of the following year, the three were again walking home. Only this time all of them were talking about their wonderful Friend.

.flt '.1 f/atty!

''Quiz-Tickler'' This month we really have a tickler in the true sense of the word. Ofay is the word that was asked of the student body . Check your definition with these.

Norma Kurtsell - Sounds like someone calling, "0, Fay!" Herb Wilde - Something tall like a giant.

Karl Bartels - Same as 0. K:', only spelled differently.

Babe Haar - Something to do with spring.

Carol Reinke - Some kind of food.

Naomi Kiecker - Something that doesn't exist, obsolete.

Prof. Birkholz - An interjection.

Fern Frank - A form of shrubbery.

Fritz Panning - Substitute for the inside of a basketball.

The answers given are all wrong; they aren't even close. Norma Kurtsell should have known it, but I guess she doesn't cross the main street in her home town, Inkster, Michigan. I hope your definition is closer. Ofay is the term for a white person as used by the Negroes. (Check Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary,) Our thanks to those who tried. (continued from column 2) I still didn't catch on compl2tely .

In school that morning, the free period found us wandering about the campus. Also wandering about the campus was a great crowd (not all together, of course) of what is commonly known to us as couples. Now this isn't entirely unknown during the winter months, but talk about variety! Heinz had nothing with his "57. " I began then to suspect strongly the approach of .;pring. I knew there was just one way to prove to myself that spring had finally come.

I walked to the back of the Administration Building and stopped outside the door. Clunk !

Thup ! Crack! -followed by silence.

The door opened. Click, click-down the steps and across the sidewalk they came. Then I heard the cry, and I knew it was spring.

"Play ball!"

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The staff wishes you a BLESSED EASTER.

Spring came about a week ago. How do I know? It wasn't the lovely, clear, cloudless sky, the flocks of chirping robins, the firstThe "D. M. L. C. Messenger" is published during fuzz of green on the trees, or the tender the months of October, November, December, Flebspears of new grass. No, that's not how I ruary, March, April, May and June. The subscription found out that it was spring, although you price is one dollar per annum. Single copies fifteen might say, "Well, those surely are the signs cents. We request payment in advance. "The Messenger" is continued after time of subscription has exof spring. " Nevertheless, those were just pired, unless we are notified to discontinue and all sidelights on the stage of the seasons as far arrears are paid. All business communications should as I was concerned. be addressed to the Business Manager. Contributions I first noticed a change the other morning are requested from all alumni, undergraduates and friends. when I woke up from a long night's sleep The aim of "The Messenger" is to· offer such feeling as though I had cut all the grass on materials as will be beneficial as well as interesting to the athletic field with a fingernail scissors. our readers, tJo keep the alumni in a closer contact with If eel that way occasionally in the winter, too, the college and to foster school spirit. so the fact that it might be spring didn't imEditor- - - ---- -----------------Alvin Sieg press itself upon me immediately. My moManaging Editors----'------Darrel Knippel ther roused me from my lethargy with her Ass'ts: Elizabeth Buss, Audrey Burwitz beating. Oh no, not me! Rugs. She had the News Editor-----------------Naomi Voecks whole downstairs outside, the whole outside Reporters: Marion Baer, Rachel Plagge, inside, and the dust was really flying. I ate · breakfast in the garden (why not? That's · Elizabeth Jasmer, Herbert Kuehl Feature Edito1>----------Beverly Rehwinkel where the table was) with a few robins as Ass'ts: Gloria Beckmann, Shirley Wendland guests. (I guess one was a crow.) I told Art Editor--------------------Joari Bartos them that if I had known they were coming I Sports Editor-------:----------Grant Gentz could have brought some birdseed. They Ass'ts: Howard Maertz, Mona Ruesch were very polite about it, although I think Circulation Manager-----.-----Gwenith Duin one of them said something about '.'cheep. " Ass' t: Earl Pappenfuss Now you_would think that the furious actiBusiness Manager------------Elmer Jirtle vity of housecleaning, plus my one-sided Ass't: Henry Herr ian conversation with the birds, would prove to Typists: Bertha Bierwagen, Emily Falk, anyone that it is spring. Well, I guess I was Suzanne Gaertner, Margaret Hoenecke, on the right track. but riding a slow train.

Irene Knac k, Eugene Pydynkowski \Continued m column 3)

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Opportunity

For

Teoc:hing

Proc:tice E,cponded

In addition to offering the various theoretical courses in the art of teaching, colleges such as Dr. Martin Luther College usually provide opportunity for student-teaching. ,I This is done so prospective teachers migfil: Just a few more days and Easter vacation better qualify themselves professionally will be here. Almost everyone is eagerly through actual classroom work. planning a trip home. Everyone, that is, The manner in which such opportunity could except the members of the Concert Choir be provided is varied. There are those who who will spend their holfdays touring .the feel that the most convenient method would Nebraska District of our synod. We all hope be for the Synod to establish a training school they won't meet any difficulties and will be on the campus of our Dr. Martin Luther able to complete their trip.

College. It would be owned and operated as That was quite a blizzard we had during the an intrinsic part of the College. Most state middle of March, wasn't it? For a few days schools conduct their training program along it looked as though winter had returned; but such lines. Another possibility would be to after the sun had an opportunity to get at the "farm" out the students as "cadet" teachers snow, nothing remained but a big lake which in Lutheran Schools of the area. They would covered the road leading past the administrado their work under the supervision of the tion building. Mr. Glaesemann and Mr. classroom teacher who would report on the Zickler, with the aid of some long poles an·d nature of their work and aptitude for teaching other equipment, soon removed even that to the College. While _these, approaches reminder of the storm. both have their definite advantages, Pr. The city girls' room is gradually acquiring Martin Luther College has been fortunate ln a new look. Hunter green curtains on the making still other -arrangements. windows and a bright slip cover on the couch The College conducts a teacher-trainingdo much toward making the room more cheer school together with the regular activities of ful and cozy. Centennial Hall has some new St. Paul's Lutheran School of our city. Years curtains, too--on the windows at the ends of ago when the need for such a program was the halls. felt, the College authorities approached St. Now that the subject of class tournaments Paul's congregation with their problem. The has been relegated to the record books, memresult of further discussions was the arrangebers of the various classes can relax a bit. ment prevailing at the present. Thus for A lot of time and effort went into all the decmany years the members of the graduating orations for the big game, but the results classes of Dr. Martin Luther College have were well worth every bit of it. Some espemade their way downtown to do their praccially loyal girls even tinted their hair to tice teaching. match their class colors. There were a few At the present time the training school ofanxious moments, though, when the time fers work in the primary and intermediate came to remove the coloring. But everything areas. InstTuctors of the College serve as has returned to normal now. student counselors, and the actual teaching While everyone else was busy decorating is done under their supervision. Opportunity the gym, the college sophomore girls were for visiting other rooms in the building is busy too- -baking apple pies for the party the available.

Jets had after the game. The junior Aces St. Paul's Lutheran School also staffs its celebrated after the game, too. The father kindergarten with student teactiers from the . of one of the fellows donated several turkeys College. This work is not part of the Colfor the team and the cheerleaders. lege Training School but is done under the I just heard that the housecl~aning bug has ! supervision of the principal of St. Paul's bitten some of the feffows in fhe boys' dorm.

Lutheran School as well as its first grade I don't know what the occasion was, but one teacher. of the rooms was finally scrubbed--for the In recent weeks opportunity for added pracfirst time this year. tice teaching has become a distinct possibilSpeaking of the boys' dorm, it's getting to ity. After conducting a survey of the needs be quite a popular place. Not only do boys of St. Paul's Lutheran School, especially belive there, but a few dogs and cats have been cause of the heavy enrollment in the lower known to spend the night within its walls. grades, the congregation approached the Just to add a little excitement to an already College authorities in regard to opening anbusy morning, the girls of Centennial Hall other training room in St. Paul's School. A have been forced to vacate the building sevtentative agreement i>r expanded cooperation eral times during a series of fire drills. between the College and St. Paul's congreAlthough they managed to leave the dorm in gation was decided upon. It was felt that the just a few minutes, quite a few girls were newventure should be temporary in nature. very glad there was no one around to see them.

The congregation was expected to furnish I'm afraid they weren't too presentable that another classroom and supply the necessary early in the morning. teaching materials from time to time. The College would furnish the necessary student - teachers and supervision for the new classroom. The provision was also made that either party could \\ithdraw from the :n-angement at any time in the future.

The details to be worked out for the establishment of this added room have been left to the staff of St. Paul's Lutheran School. It · plans to do this together with the supervisors from the College. No announcement as to the exact nature of the new set-up can be made ! now. The distinct possibility exists, however, that our students will be participating in an expanded program of practice-tea~hing next fall.

The College

Is Big Business With the closing of the Eagle Roller Mill, the largest industry in the community, the city of New Ulm has become increasingly sensitive to economic conditions in its midst.

The area has taken time to appraise the contributions its various remaining and .newly . acquired industries make to its economic well-being, and thus the question of the extent of our Dr. Martin Luther College's contribution to the business life of Minnesota St. has been raised. Perhaps a factual overview of the financial significance of our school in the community pattern may be of interest to our readers.

The annual operating budget of D. M. L. C. totals $238,095. Better than 85% of this sum is spent locally. The college pay roll car ries 49 people, all residents of New Ulm. The official bujget, however, does not cover all the activities involving college expenditures in the town. An extensive spot-check among the students on the campus disclosed the fact that the average amount of money spent by individual students downtown totaled $185 per school year. The check involved 106 students, samplings being taken on both the high school and college levels. Multiplying the established average by the 480 students presently on campus gives us an additional yearly expenditure of $88, 800.

Many campus activities involving local purchases are neither included in the budget nor added to the accounts of individuals. The music fund, the library purchases of books and magazines, the college publications, the athletic - and medical funds, the dormitory and class treasuries, and the extra equipment purchases by special gifts to the college increase the total by an additional sum of $40,157.

Thus the grand total that Dr. Martin Luther College expends, largely pumped into the economic arteries of our community, reaches better than $367,052 yearly. That, we believe, places our school among the leaders in industry in our town. Such a sum, added to the business life of our relat1ve1y modestsized city, directly or indirectly influences the economic well-being of every inhabitant.

With the planned building program for the coming year, the total probably will be somewhat increased.

Dr. Martin Luther College has never asked the business community of New Ulm for special financial hand-outs. The school has proudly guarded its record, believing in self-reliance and independence, trusting-the concern and the interest of its Lutheran constituency for all its needs. It plans to adhere to that traditional policy.

Spring Storm It crouch.. in the northwe1t; lllock. its pllow eyes gleami"CJ• All lln thing.- which con run scurry to safety. 'f/1t0e ,hinr and cower.

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It pon:N by, snarls d iminishing In th, , di.ta~. For a moment, changing cqurH,

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Look at that man jump!

_E rling, is that really you?

Some en_e rgetic tenth grade Eagles.

The Ace Band of the eleventh grade ..

Fun at the Student Union Birthday Party.

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This spring Dr. Martin Luther College will graduate its first class from its four-year program. Agroup of about fourteen college seniors will receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. They are not the first, however, to earn their degree. Others who have attended the summer sessions of Dr. Martin Luther College have completed their work for graduation from the four-year program. Invariably teachers in the field, especial_ly~raduates from our former threeyear p:.-ogram, ask "Howlongwill it take me to finish my work for a degree?"

The requirements for graduation from the four-year program culminating with the conferring of the degree, Bachelor of Science in Education, are listed in the catalog. When the director of summer sessions is asked the· above question he advises t.ea.chey_!> to write the registrar in order to have their credits evaluated and to receive a listing of tho~e courses they still need for graduation. The official records are iJ!. l!!s office, an4.M is the proper individual to whom to addrees all , inquiries about credits. Naturally a._trari-, script of all credits earned elsewhere must a!_so be filed with him_. _'!'he proce_dure to

Get

My

Degree?

Minnesota Teachers 'S tudy School Visitation For the past several years various com_mfttees throughout the Wisconsin Synod have made studies of our Synod's system of school visitation which resulted in definite recom- ' mendations for changes.

A recent restudy of the problem by a committee. of teachers from the Minnesota Teachers' Conference resulted in the following set of recommendations to the District School Board as well as Synod's Board of Education.

Since the recommendations, if adopted by our Synod at some future date,. would affect our .College d!_rectly, we reprint the entire report of the committee without further comment.

To the Honorable Minnesota Teachers' Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod of Wisconsin and Other States, assembled at St. John's Lutheran School, St. Paul, Minnesota.

After studying the problem of school visitation.,your committee makes the following recommendations: 1. That the District Board of Education and the General Board of Education remain and · continue to function as before, but that the .: present system of visitation be discontinued. · 2. That the visiting of our schools be made part of the Educational Department of Dr. Martin Luther College.

In order to carry out recommendation (2) your committee suggests the following plan: 1. That, to begin with, one new member be added to the present staff of the Educational Department at D. M. L. College.

2. a) That qualified men in this department be active both as instructors and visitors. b) That the work b_e divided as the department sees fit.

3. a) That under this plan all graduates be visited during the first two years after graduation to help them solve their school problems. b) That other visits be made as needed.

4. That the circuit visitor keep himself . informed as to the educational agencies and · problems in his circuit.

5. That such problems be referred to the Educational Department of D. M. L. College if necessary.

6. That the circuit visitor feel free to call for a school visit when need arises.

7. That after the above plan has been put into operation the office of the School Secretary be moved to and made part of the Educational Department of D. M. L. College · and another member be added to the staff of · the Educational Department.

follow is to ask the registrar of the school at which the credits were earned to mail them directly to the registrar of ;D. M. L. C. of New Ulm, Minnesota.

How long it will take the individual in quesOn Sunday afternoon, March 14, the various tion to complete the requirements for his demusic organizations presented a sacred con- · gree can be predicted more easily with all cert. Although travel was hampered by much of the above information available. Howsnow, a large number of people was present. ever, even then, it is a matter of guessing.

- Two movies, one about the Grand Canyon This year, for instance, all former graduates of the three-year program have oppor- _and the other about the art of skiing, were · tunity to do .work in several areas in which 1shown to the student body on Friday, March credits must be earned. __Courses such as . 12. Another film entitled "Sinking France" was also scheduled but failed to arrive in Trigonometry, World Political Geography, time for the showing Friday.

Sociology, Elementary Dogmatics II, U.S. Miss M. Louise Haack was heard in an History to 1865, and Educational Psychology organ recital on Tuesday evening, March 30. are among t}lose being offered, When the The L. L. L. play, The Little Dog Laughed, . ·particular courses a student will need are was presented on Thursday, April 1. _ going to be offered again· cannot specifically The -final CommunityConcett of the '53-'54 be stated now. Teachers must avail themseason will be presented at the New Ulm High . selves of the opportunity to gain the nece!!>ary School Auditoruim on Thursday, 1Aprilj 29. credits when these subjects can be scheduled.

The· piano team of Wittimore and Lowe will , You may ask, "Thenhow long will it take me to get my degree?" •_f.9r_ some of you, two ,be guest artists. It is a closed series, and summers; for others, two, three, or more, .no tickets .will be soldatthe door. However, depending on how often you avail yourself of. many students do have tickets and wi!!_~~ privileged to hear this famous p~ano duo; ·-· the opportunity to earn the credits needed as they are offered.

Nevvs Briefs

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Pastor

R. Reim

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Spring has finally come and with it a start in many different sports. D. M. L. C. will be competing with different schools in such sports as baseball, golf, tennis, and track. ·T hese last three recent sports at D. M. L. C. have aroused new vigor and have brought about quite a bit more school spirit. · -In baseball, D. M. L. C. has· been riding the top of the conference many times, and another championship, we hope, will be brought home again this year. We won it last year, and plenty of good material remains for this year. So when the team is playing those all important games, we hope to see you out there backing them up.

Rochester IC won the golf title last year with 501 strok,es(927 holeaj Bethany came in second with 642 ' and D. M. L. C. was third with 722. Rochester dominated the golf meet last year with medalists such as John Gentling, 118, and Robert Toddie with 119 strokes.

Some of the records our team will be faced to conquer this year are the Medalist Record--ll5 strokes held by Robert Miller of Rochester (established in the 1950 conference meet,) and the Medalist Team Record-463 strokes held also by Rochester {established in the 1950 conference meet.) Fellows, you'd better get those clubs swinging and try to crack some of these records.

The tennis meet, held at Rochester last spring, was won by Rochester with 16 points; Austin was second with 7 points; and Bethany was third with l point. It was a completely off day for the Hilltoppers, as they failed to score a point. Ronald Trondson of Rochester--who canforget him--won the singles championship, and he also teamed up with David Sperling to win the doubles championship for Rochester. We've got our new tennis courts now. This should bring out a lot more talent and a better representation at the conference meet this spring.

The track meet was held at Mankato last May 12. Bethany won the meet with 66 points over D. M. L. C. We managed to rack up 40 points. Rochester planned on entering a team, but failed to do so. This was D. M. L. C. 's first attempt at this sport, and we fared pretty well, considering that fact.

The results of this meet, being the first one held, are all records. The following is a list of the results and what the Hilltoppers will be working at: Broad Jump--Chileon, Bethany,20'101/2" Medley Relay--Bethany, 4:o6 Mile Run--Ka·1 n, Bethany, 5:38:5 Shot Put--St1ndt, Luther, 35 feet 100-Yard Daeh--Chileon, Bethany, 10.3 11 • High Jump--Schapekahm, Luther, 5' 2 11 440-Yard Daeh--Madson, Bethany, 58.7" Pole Vault--Ch1leon, Bethany, 8' 10" 220-Yard Daeh--Milbrath, Bethany,22. 7" D1ecue--St1ndt, Luther, 84' 6" · 880-Yard Run--Beardeley, Bethany, 2:22. 9 Sprint Relay--Bethany, 1:44.6 It looks very much as though there will be much athletic activity around the campus this spring and a lot of sportsmanship to be displayed. Let it be understood that no con~ ference meets have been scheduled as yet, ,and that we are probably sticking our necks out by arousing the spirit for these sports.

As soon as they are set, however, we will print them in the sports section of the Messenger.

On March 7, in an evening service held 7:30 P. M. , the Reverend Rollin Reim was installed as pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church in New Ulm. The installation servicewas conducted by Pastor W. Schmidt of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, New Ulm, who had served during the vacancy at St. John's.

He was assisted by Pastors E. Schaller of Nicollet and W. _Fr_ap.k of Morgan, with Pastor Schaller delivering the sermon. Immediately·after the service a reception for Pastor Mrs. R. Reim was held.

Pastor R. Reim was graduated from Northwestern College in Watertown in 1944 and from our Lutheran Theological Seminary at Thiensville in 1948. He interrupted his studies for one year to teach school at ;Mari-:: n~tte and to work amop.g theApache Indians in Arizona. Immediately upon his graduation he served as an assistant instructor at Dr. Martin Luther College for one year, teaching English and geometry. From 1949-1950 he served as pastor at Austin, Minnesota. His next charge was the congregation at Sioux City, Iowa, which he served until he accepted the call to St. John's in New Ulm. The Reims are really no strangers to New Ulm. Both of Pastor R. Reim' s grandfathers were connected with the history of Dr. Martin Luther College. Pastor Adolph Reim was a part time instructor on the first faculty and, became a full time instructor in 1885. In 1889 Pastor John Schaller was made a member of the faculty. He served as president of D. M. L. C. from 1893 to 1908, when he followed a call to the Seminary at Wauwatosa.

At present Pastor Reim's father, Prof. E. Reim, is a member of the faculty at the Seminary in Thiensville.

Mrs. Rollin Reim, the former Ruth Engelhardt,also returns to familiar territory since she came to the Dr. Martin Luther College campus in 1941 and was graduated in 1944.

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Buy One--~ A. A. L. (W. Trettien)

Alwin Electric Backer's Pharmacy H. Baumann Agency Ben Franklin Store Citizens State Bank of New Ulm Eibner and Son Eichten's Shoe Store Epple Bros. Drug Store Ernest Eyrich Plumbing and Heating Farmers' and Merc_hant,1,' Bank R. Fesenmaier, Inc. Fischer Auto Service, 109 N. Broadway Ferster's, · Inc. Dr. G. J. Germann, opt. makeroffineglasses Harolld' s Shoe Store Henle Drugs Herberger' s Herzog Publishing Co. Dr. Charles L. Hintz, D. D.S. Hubby's Barber Shop Charles Janni and Co. Kemske Paper Co. Lang's Master Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Lindemann Shoe Store "Meidl Music Store, Tel. 769, New Ulm" Meyer Studio W. O. Moll, Plumbing and Heating Muesing's New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Green:,ouses New Ulm Grocery Co.

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f!ommencement AltiteJ Some may wonder why the thought of com- . mencement approaches us at this time though the day, June 4, is ·still several months ' away. Haven't we been hearing about gowns for the occasion? Haven't measurements and pictures been taken, colors and mottoes chosen, and invitations ordered? Such activity can hardly have escaped anyone's notice. Commencement is coming, and preparations must be made.

For the first time in our history, three classes will be give-:: diplomas. One, numbering fourteen, will have completed the four-year course. The type of diplomas they will receive has been selected and is now on order. They will be the first to leave this institution with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. June 4; for them, will be a day to be remembered, and for our school it will be one of historic importance because it marks the attainment of a goal we had set for ourselves some years ago, something long devoutly wished and now finally achieved.

We shall also be ready to award diplomas to the five women who have chosen the threeyear course, andtothe seventy-two who will complete their high-school work. That gives us a total of ninety-one who will be eligible for graduation if they acquire the necessary credits by then, and if in all other respects their stay with us has been commendable.

June 4, as indicated, will be a day of special significance for us. For that reason we have deemed it proper that the chairman of our college board, the Rev. Egbert Schaller, Nicollet, Minnesota, deliver the address.

We also assure allour readers and friends of a hearty welcome and hope they will find itpossible to be with us for the concert ontheeveningofJune 3, at 8:15, and for the closing exercises the next morning at 10:00.

--Buy All New Ulm Theaters "Nicklasson-Loose," Sportman's Shop A. C. Ochs Brick and Tile Yarcis, Springfie: Ochs' "Bee Hive" Olson Di:1!,gs Oswald's New Ulm Laundry Palace Lunch Pat's Cleaners, Edwin Meyer J. C. Penney Co.'.Always First Quality Pink's, "The Friendly Store" Reim and Church Jewelers Reliable Drugs F. H. Retzlaff Hardware, Our Own Hardware Retzlaff Motor, Dodge-Plymouth Rite-Way Cleaners Salet Dept. Store Schleuder's Schnobrich' s City· Meat Market Schuck' s Tailors L. E. Schwartz, D. D.S. Dr. A. V. Seifert, D. D.S. Dr. James R. Seifert, D. D.S. Service Print Shop Shake's Cleaners Silver Latch Cafe Spelbrink' s Clothing State Bank of New Ulm Tauscheck & Green, Quality Clothes Tillman Bakery Ulrich Electric Drs. H. Vogel and M. Kaiser Ernest C. Vogelpohl, Pipe Organs Drs. Wm. 1. Von Bank& George F. Kuehner Weneeda Bakery

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New Ulm has announced the celebration of its Centennial Week as August 17 to 22, 1954.

The city is rather proud of its reputation as 7 13--45 Juniors 10 15 host to ·celebratingl guests,and every indica9 18 16--51 Sophomores 8 tion points to an unusual centennial observance ahead. Guests from its namesake city, Vollege Sophomores 9 10 13 11--43 Vollege 8eniors 15 17 16 15--61 Ulm in Germany, which Uµs year celebrates its 1100th ianniv~r~arr, have already announced 8 10 5--33 10 1''resbmen their intended coming.

Sophomores 3 12 12 10--37 The week's program schedules many activities. For Tuesday, August 17, registration 18 22 16 23--79 Vollege 8eniors and social gatherings are programmed.

13 12 13 14--52 8ophomores Wednesday will be devoted to a reception and 9 14--50 14 13 banquet for old settlers. Everyone recoguollege Juniors 9 12 13 10--44 College Freshmen nizes New Ulm as "the paradingest place in Minnesota, " and the first evidence of that 7--41 12 10 12 Juniors will be shown on Friday morning, when the 5 14 9--36 8 Seniors first parade of the week will strut down Minnesota Street. Saturday is the day for College Juniors 5 17 lo 18--55 the children with a Mardi Gras parade; the 9 15--57 College 8ophomoresl5 18 evening will resound with close harmony Jollege Sophomoresl8 12 12 16--58 furnished by a barbershop festival. Satur6--35 7 11 11 Juniors d~, too, will mark the reunions in the schools of th~ city~· Sunday's celebration will be 5 19 15--52 climaxed by the biggest parade it will be 1 College SophomorP.sl3 Sophomores 6 16 12--3E 4 possible to assemble. This parade has been scheduled for 11 a. m.

8 6 7--34 Sophomores 13 The Brown County Fair will be in operation 6 12--30 ,JUniors 9 3 during the last three days of the celebration.

D. M. L. C. will maintain a registration 15 18 22 12--67 Vollege Seniors desk at the College business office should 7 14 10--41 Vollege SophomoreslO there be evidence of interest in the celebration from the outside. Perhaps some special gathering of former students might be arranged. We want all former students to On Saturday evening, March :m, the basknow that we will be glad to welcome them ketball season came to a close with the final to New Ulm' s hundredth birthday celebration. games of the intramural tournament. Consolation honors went to the H. S. sophomores Sophomore 1ets take second place. as they defeated the H. S. juniors, _34-~0.

The sophomores led all the way, but a close last quarter brought the enthusiastic crowd to its feet. The juniors lost the game at the free throw line because they only made14 free , throws compared to 14 made by the opponents.

The college seniors took the championship crown as they rolled over the college ~OJ?hO:: mores without any trouble. The score was 67-41. Hartwig and Stindt had little trouble solving the defense of the opponents, and ended up with 26 and 25 points, respectively.

flowlln9 ~ea9ae 'TiniJheJ .s'eaJon The bowling season came to an exciting end on March 21. The Cobras md Pythons were tied after regular league play, and a play-off game was necessary. The two teams gQt together and played it off on Sunday, March 21. The first two games of the three gime series were split, but the Cobras outpinned the Pythons in the last one, 619 pins to 563 (plus their 8 pin handicap). Darrell Knippel was the individual star for the Cobras with a 465 series; and 1ohn ·Meyer beat him by one pin --466 for the losers. The Cobras ended the.season -with a • 622 ·percentage and with 28 victories and 17 defeats. It was a great end for a great season.

This ends bowling for this school year.

Those who participated enjoyed it a lot. We only regret that more students didn't take part in this fine indoor sport. They really don't know what they missed. Competition was high, and good feeling prevailed throughout the season. Plans are started for next year, and interest is really building up. It is to be an all men's league and will, if possible. join the American Bowling Congress.

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t!oncett t!holt I/aJ _gacceJJgal 7 oat The Doctor Martin Luther College Choir returned from an extensive tour of Nebraska and southern South Dakota ortdonday after noon, April 19. The tour included concerts at 12 cities and towns and covered a period of 10 days. · Prior to leaving on tour, the choir had already presented concerts at Morton and Winthrop, Minnesota, on two previous Sunday evenings. These were in addition to the traditional concert at D. M. L. C. on Thursday evening, Ap,ril 8.

After partaking of a hearty meal at noon in the college dining hall; the choir left New Ulm about 12:45, Friday afternoon, bound for their first appearance at Elkton, South Dakota. The boys traveled in the college bus which is regularly used to transport the boys to out-of-town athletic contests. Er ling Carmichael was the capable driver of this bus. The girls traveled in a chartered Grey·hound bus.

Saturday morning the singers were on the road again at 8:15 a. m. to make the 250 mile trip to Omaha, Nebraska, for their second concert. Lunch had been packed by · the respective hosts and was eaten at Sioux City, Iowa. The concert was in Bloom Hall at the Lutheran Deaconess Institute, which includes a hospital, school of nursing, orphanage, and old peoples' home.

The choir attended the Sunday morning service at Gethsemane Church, which is one of three mission congregations established by the Wisconsin Synod in Omaha during the past 12 years. 'Father_Fllannagan's famous Boys' Town is located on the highway to Lincoln; however, since two concerts were scheduled for the day, there was only sufficient time to drive through the beautiful grounds and snap pictures from the windows of the buses, The choir was privileged to see the Nebraska State Capitol at Lincoln, which is one of the outstanding buildings in the United States. Unfortunately the interior is not open:tovisitors on Sundays. After presenting their concert and eating a sumptuous supper, the ch_o ir had to leave immediately for Clatonia to sing their second concert of the day. 'The landscape in this part of Nebraska closely resembles Wisconsin or Minnesota and is very rich farm land, Since it is only forty miles to Plymouth, where Monday evening's concert was to be presented, the , choir had time to travel to Beatrice to tour the Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company and the Storekraft Company. Both are large concerns which send their products to all parts of the United States and also many foreign countries. The concert at Plymouth was the only one that was sung in a church.

Enroute to Grand Island for Tuesday evening's concert, the singers stopped at Geneva to visit Grace Church and School.

At Hastings the choir was able to spend some time .shopping in the :business district. They toured the House of Yesterday, a famous (cont• d on page 3, col. 3)

1954

Board Extends Calls, April 24 Tutors to leav.e D. M. l. C.

Answers not received as yet

A meeting of the College Board was held on The two assistant instructors, Mr. John DenSaturday, April 24, Two calls were extended ninger and Mr. Jonathan Schaller, will not to fill the vacancies created by the retirereturn to D. M. L. C. for the school year ment of Prof. R. M. Albrecht and the retire 1954-'55. Mr. Denninger will resume his ment from coaching of Prof, John Oldfield, studies for the holy ministry at the Lutheran Prof.Martin Galstad of. Mankato, Minnesota, Theological Seminary at Thiensville, Wisand Mr. Harold Kaiser of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he will be a first-year stuconsin, received these calls. dent. Mr. Schaller will receive a call from Prof. Galstadwascalledto work in the Dethe Assignment Committee when they meet partmenti of Education, and has had much exin Milwaukee this month, At the same time, perience -in this field. He was graduated two Seminary graduates will be assigned to from the Theological Seminary at St. Louis, teach at D. M. L. C. for the coming school and for many years has done extensive work year. in education at Bethany College, Mankato.

Mr. Denninger was graduated from NorthMr. Kaiser was asked to assume the duties western College in 1952 and has taught in the of athletic director and also to teach highscience department for -the past two years. school physics.

He attended Jerusalem Last summer he furthered his education at Lutheran Grade School in Milwaukee, and Macalaster College in St. Paul. Mr. Schalgraduated from Lutheran High of Milwaukee leris a graduate of the Thiensville Seminary • in 1944. He then attended La Crosse State' with theclass of '53 and has taught religion, Teachers College, where he majored in algebra, and Latin in the high-school dephysical education and minored in science. · partment d'.1 !'ing the paet year.

After spending some time in the armed forces, ·he returned to Milwaukee, where he now resides.

No answers have been received from these men as yet. Their replies will be announced· in a 'future Messenger.

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May 11--Faculty-Choir· I party, Centennial Hall, 8 p. m.

May 12--Baseball, Northwestern Bible S. of Minneapolis.

May 13--Golf & tennis meets at Rochester.

May 16--Choir I in concert, South Branch.

May 19--Track meet at Mankato.

May 20--L. L. L. operetta, Old Fashioned Girl, 8 p. m.

May 21--Baseball, Bethel of St. Paul, May 22--Baseball, Concordia of St. Paul.

May 23--Spring concert featuring Aeolians, Marluts, and Band, . 3 p. m.

--Open House, 4:30-5:30 p. rn.

May 25--Baseball, Bethany H. S., Mankato.

May 26-28--Minn. state examinations, May 31--Monday, Memorial Day, holiday.

June 1--June Messenger.

June 1-3--Semester examinations.

June 3--Meeting of The Alumni and Friends of D. M. L, C., Centennial Hall, 4:30 p. m.

-- Commencement concert, 8 p. m.

June 4--Graduation exercises, 10 a. m. (all ball games are home games)

The operetta, Old Fashioned Girl, will be • presented on Thursday, May 26;-at 8 p. m. 1 in the. college auditorium.

The story depicts the efforts of several wealthy parents to secure advantageous marriages for their children. No one falls in love with the · person intended for, of course. A case of mistaken identity adds much to the confusion, but every thing ends happily in true operetta fashion. , Professor M. Albrecht is the faculty director_ ~d _advisor. Betsy Sit~ and- Alvin ' Sieg · are the student directors. . · · This p'erformance i-s being sponsored e:X·clusively by the Luther Literary League, The operetta is the last program to be fea- . tured on their '53 - '54 program.

Spring Concert Set For May 23 The Band, the Aeolian Chorus, and the Marlut Singers will join in presenting their spring concert on Sunday, May 23, in the D. M. L. C. auditorium. The concert will be"gin at three o'clock and will be followed by an open house in all the dormitories. The program is comprised entirefy of secular numbers. Miss Myrna Kiecker is the student ,directress of the Aeolian Chorus: Marvin Busse leads the Marlut Singers. Prof.

Martin Albrecht directs the Band,

O.M.L.C, Mes11enge,

''Quiz-Tickler''

Is school getting you down?

Classes and studying don't easily harmonize with May weather, do they? Well, don't let it get you, Remember, there are less than four weeks of school left. Think o f a 11 t h e th i n g _s t a k in g J p l a c e fr o m now until June Ath, For th ·e sports fiend there are baseball, softball tennis, track, golf, and -swim .. ming; for the nature lover there are hiking, picnicking, and sun bathing ; for the graduate there are banquets, parties, and scores of preparations for the big day.

Besides these, think of all the conc&rt preparations in progres~ and the operetta being put on by the L. L. L. Also, lest we forget, there are state and final tests ; we'll just have to force ourselves to continue· studying. With all these activities, our last days of s c h o o1 this ter m s h o u l d n ' t be boring. Whatever we do, let's all have a good time doing it and enjoy every bit. of this fleeting term.

Then, last but not least, let the ' 54 Excelsior sign a happy ending to our '53-'54 school life.

'Oo you chooie jot yoat~e/J? Ther~ has been much discussion, of late, about f;tud~t attendance at school functions.

The question is often asked: "Why don't more students attend the different presentations, such as concerts. recitals. plays anct sports activities?" The answer ts simple and two-fold. Students are either uninterested because they aren't well enough acquainted with certain organizations and their activities, or they just don't like certain types of activities.

We have many and varied extra-curricular activities on our campus, all making for a well-rounded school life. Students should, at least, if they don't participate in activities, attend as many of them as possible in order to enrich the.ir school life, as well as to help .the school grow, a matter of school spirit. But it is only natural for a student to attend those presentations which his taste, his likes, call for. In other words, students, just like everyone else, don't like to sit through a type of program unless they enjoy it. When you or I turn on the radio, we automatically choose a program to our liking--polkas or Brahms mystery or comedy. Likewise, TV viewers might choose between boxing or ballet. The same situation may be applied to the attendance of school functions. It is only natural that our students like some presentations better than others. It is also quite natural for students to prefer sports act-tvit!es to concerts and recitals. Even in the field of sports people are divided 1n their opinions.

Some persons enjoy basketball but wouldn't cross the street for a baseball game. With others the feeling may be reversed,

It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, one of those wonderful days of spring, the season during which a young man's fancy turns to baseball. Such was the case with our young friend Tommy.

Tommy just celebrated his ninth birthday a few days ago. That was a big day for him.

It meant that he was old enough to play Little League baseball! He wanted to practice a lot before the season opened.

Picking up his glove from its place :in the corner of his room, he bounded down the steps out of the house. He was eager to join the rest of the gang in the nearby sandlot.

A voice brought him back to reality.

"Tommy!"

"What is it, Mom?" asked Tommy, who knew what was coming.

"Where are you going.? " "To play baseball. " "You were going to practice your piano lesson. Remember? 11 "Aw, I fergot. 11 "You may play baseball after you have practiced hour piano lesson. " "I'll practice realhard aftersupper: Can't I play ball now?"

"You willpractice on the piano now." came the final verdict. · Tommy reluctantly sat down at the piano and began to practice, He heard his mother moving about in the adjoining room. Pretty soon she would go upstairs to do the cleaning there.

After what seemed like ages, he heard her footsteps on the stair. The coast was clear!

This time he ran like lightening. In no time at all he was out of the house and zooming down the street, He rang the doorbell of the Henderson home. Nine-year old Percy Henderson opened the door.

"Hello, Tommy. " "Hi, Percy! · want to come along with me _ to play baseball?."

"Well •.• , I'm not especially fond of the game. I have more important things to do. " "C-mon. It'll do you good."

"I really shouldpractice my violin lesson, " answered Percy slowly, fingering his hornrimmed glasses.

"You can play it good enough. You don't need to practice, " "Well, maybe I'll come for a little while."

The triumphant Tommy and the reluctant Percy, bound for the nearl ,y lot, walked down the sidewalk.

A voice called from the window, "PercivalArchibald Henderson! Come here at once and practice your violin lesson. " That was enough for Percy. In a few seconds Toqimyfoundhimself alone once more.

Undaunted, he made his way toward the lot.

Nothing could stop him from playing baseball! That is, almost nothing could stop him.

When he arrived at the lot, he saw--his mother. A few minutes later he was playing the piano again.

Thus, we see that the difference in the attendance at our college functions is a natural thing. However, we should continue to encourage our schoolmates at least to become acquainted with every branch of our extra-curricular school life through advertisement of programs. On the other hand, students should not be forced to attend any school function. They are able to choose programs that they like, and they should be allowed to do so. That is their own personal business and the only American way.

Got your brain working I Well try this for size. The word this month is barm.

See if you can top these answers.

-Marilyn Winkelmann- -Something to do with beer.

Tutor Schaller--Relative to, but not quite, a barn.

Henry Hasse--Beet soup I Verona Radichel--Nothing comes to mind.

Mel Pahe--Bottom-side of a snake.

Howie Maertz--An extra hook on a barn.

Myrna Nauinann--Something to do with the weather.

Judy Wehrs--That's a good word.

How did you make out? I hope better than these. Marilyn Winkelmann was the close- · est. I wonder how she knows. Barm is the yeast formed on brewing liquors. Check Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. Better luck next time!

Gentle Spring! --in sunshine clad, Well dost thou thy power display!

For Winter tnak~th the lig}!t _heart sad, And thou, --thou makest the sad heart gay.· He sees thee, and calls to· his gloomy train, The sleet, and the snow, and the wind, and the rain; And they shrink away, and they flee in fear, When thy merry step draws near.

H. W. Longfellow

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The aim of "The Me;senger" Is to· d!er such m,,terials as will be beneficial as well as Interesting to our readers, to keep the alumni III a closer contact with the college a.nd to foster school spirit.

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May 1954

Arbor

e""'tttz" Spring is sprung, and I think I have spring £ever. But that's not µnusual; quite a few people seem to be afflicted with the same thing. Well, cheerup, everybody, in just twenty-five days you can go home for the summer.

During the last vacation some people were quite busy on the campus. Two <;lassr9oms were painted--or hadn't you noticed th~t both Prof. Sitz' sand Prof. Trapp' s rooms look a little more bright and cheerful?

And the janitors cleaned the music hall, too, which relieved the twelfth grade of a job this Arbor Day. Speaking of Arbor Day, 1 hope everyone got their fill of raking,--for a while, anyhow, Were you arowid when the tree next to the Music Hall came crashing down? I'm glad I wasn't the one who had to· tie the rope to thetop of the tree, It was a long way from the growid.

That afternoon a roaming cow came to inspect the 'a thletic field, but the members of the high school baseball team chased her away. What's the matter, fellows, don't you like to have an audience?

Quite a number of windows on the campus got a thorough cleaning when the storm wihdows were removed and the screens put on. There were no serious casulties, either, · even though some of the girls were balanced rather precariously on the window sills at times, Have you noticed the three new floodlights located behind the Administrationbuilding?

They really help illuminate that part of the campus at night.

Those tennis courts really are quite an addition to the campus. They are in use almost constantly. Wonder what we did without them I Immediately after Easter vacation the campus was filled with many different . faces. Not new faces, just those of former students who came to see if their Alma Mater was still the same. We hope you enjoyed your stay.

Shopping News 1 stood in line for today-along with a lot crazy women."

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On April 22, Arbor Day once more dawned on the campus of D. M. L. C. All the students were excused from classes on this annual spring work holiday, and together with the supervisors did a good job of brightening the appearance of the campus.

The students had their doubts, as to the weather; it was cloudy at first, but the day turned out to be warm and pleasant.

The entire grounds were raked and the leaves were hauled away. The sidewalks and tennis courts were swept, and a few dead trees were cut down and hauled away. . And last but not least, the baseball diamond was readied for thecoming baseball games.

A lunch prepared by the college seniors and jwii;rs, was · served at 10:00 and again at 3:00 to all the energetic workers.

Of course the whole day was not spent in work. The tennis courts were filled with enthusiastic players .. Softball and baseball players appearedon the athletic field. Cameras were busy :throughout the day, also, and the bright, clean campus made an excellent backgrowid for the many pictures taken.

Klu,lJu, Klna Ot' et'uel I am sure that you all have heard of Khufu, but what do you know of him beyond the fact that he was the builder of the Great Pyramid of Gizeh, the second and only survivor of the seven wonders of the ancient world? Do you know what he was like personally?

Varying accowits may be found concerning him. According to Herodotus, Khufu was a cruel ruler who had the Great Pyramid erected mainly for his own glory. He did not care how many of his subjects' lives were sacrificed in doing this. When Khufu died, his body was buried in an obscure place so that it would not be exposed to the fury of the people, Herodotus would have the fact that the Great Pyramid contains an empty sarcophagus be proof of his accowit of Khufu.

But an empty sarcophagus w.:>Uld not necessarily prove that Khufu was buried in an obscure place. . It could also be that rob:bers had stolen the mummy for the sake of the valuables on it. When examining the circumstances leading to the building of the Great Pyramid, one discovers that Khufu was not so bad as Herodotus would have us believe. There were many people in Egypt, and many of these were unemployed. Because of the natural productiveness of Egyptian soil, the farmers had more leisure than any other ancient peoples, The yearly inwidation of the Nile caused a suspension in industry. This was the perfect opportunity for Khufu to employ many of the people.

These men were not mistreated; he provided them with sufficient food and clothing while theyworked. Hewas kindly remembered by his people, for he figures in folk-tales some centuries later.

From this, one begins to wonder where Herodotus, the great historian, got his ideas ofKhufu'scruelty. Hereisthe answer: The priests of Khufu's time were the ones who did the actual recording. They were gradually getting control of much of the land of Egypt by making more and more sacrifices for dead nobles. Reali zing this, Khufu closed the temples and stopped these offerings. By cutting off their supply of income, he gained the hatred of the priests.

You may believe what you will, but I am inclined to agree with the latter of these two · arguments-that_Khufu was kindly remembered by his people.

Page 3 (Concert Choir Has Successfu~l Tour cont'd)_ musei.im and a very complete one for a city of that size. Redeemer congregation served a delicious supper, and its members were hosts to the girls of the choir. One '>f the local Grand Island radio stations broadcast the concert and also r~corded it. This recording was broadcast on Easter Sunday.

Wednesday morning the choir visited the 200-bed Veterans' Hospital at Grand Island and also sang several numbers for the patients, Before leaving for Broken Bow, the singersbroadcast a half hour program from the other Grand Island radio studio.

The choir traveled 200 miles on Thursday enroute to Winner, South Dakota. On this trip they had the opportunity too see wonderful cattle country. In that section of the country, it is routin~ for a rancher to own 3 000 acres. For that reason, there are f;w farm homes, which makes the landscape seem very barren. This is beautiful -country, however, ._ . .

On Good Friday, two concerts were again ,on the schedule·. •· After the concert at Mission,'- South Dalfofa, the choir tou r ed the Rosebud Indian School, An Indian Reservation is located west of Mission. It was only a 30 mile tripto Valentine, Nebraska, where ,the evening· concert was presented in the 'beautiful new high school auditorium. Valentine is the center of sand country, Before leaving for Burke, South Dakota, /t9 sing its Saturday evening concert, the . choir made a side trip to see the herds of . buffaloes and Texas longhorn cattle at the Niobrara Game Reserve. There are 200 buffaloes on this reserve, and the herd of Texas longhorns is one of thre£ 'in the United States. · An Easter service was held at 8:00 a. m. for the choir at Grace Church in Burke. On the way to Norfolk, Nebraska, the choir saw the Fort Randall Dam at Pickstown, South Dakota, This Dam is one of the Missouri River hydro-electric, irrigation, and flood co.n trol projects. It is not yet completed, although some electric power is being produced at present. The finalconcert was presented at Norfolk on Easter Sunday evening.

At Norfolk the concert was presented to the largest audience, which numbered about six hundred. Many times the audiences were not large, however, those who attende4 .were highly appreciative of the choir's rendition of sacred music from the rich . heritage of the church. The choir members were ever aware of the fact that they were not singing for earthly honor and praise but rather that their singing should redound to · the glory of God and the furt_herance of His kingdom.

The choir personnel considered the tour a very worthwhile and enjoyableexperience, It was not only interesting to become acquainted with a diff~rent part of these Un_ited States but it was a.heart-warming feeling to meet the friendly people. The choir is 11ery appreciative of the hospitality extended to them wherever they went.

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Choir presents extra concerts On Sunday afternoon, April 25, the choir traveled to Delano, Minnesota, where they presented a concert at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. That same evening they sang at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Litchfield, Minnesota. In accordance with an invitation extended to the choir by Immanuel Lutheran Church of Mankato, Minnesota, they presented a concert there on· Sunday evening, May 9. Next Sunday evening, May 16Lthe choµ- will sing at ~t. 1ohn's Luthe_ran Chur~h of South Branc.h 1 Min_nesota, located ten m_iles sou~east of St. lames.

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Student Life in Picture A

Alum·n i- A daughter, Elizabeth Ann, was born on March 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Felch of Crete, Illinois. Glenn is a graduatewith The class of '47. Mrs. Felch is the ·fo·rmer Carroll Trettien (Ex. '47). ..

On Easter Sunday, Miss Naomi lourdan (Ex. '55) became the bride of Mr. Larry Bruns (Ex. '53) of New Ulm. Naomi is teaching at Des Plaines, Illinois. Larry is in the United States Navy.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Koch of Hettinger, No. Dakota, are the proud parents of a son, Timothy Paul, who was born on April 30.

Mrs. Koch is the former Ann Schaller (Ex. '52).

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Nevvs Briefs Tomorrow evening, May 11, the Centennial Hall Gym will be the scene of a get-to-gether for the faculty and mem-· bers of the concert choir. Several of the · studentstookcoloredpictures of the various places seen on the tour. The entertainment for the evening, therefo:re, will: ·appropriately . consist of the showing· of the slides. · ·

Professor Schweppe lends a hand.

On May 3, the sophomore class traveled : to St. Peter, Minnesota, to visit the home for the insane. This trip v.·2.s in connectwith their studies in genera' psychology.

The class piano recitals were held in the Music Hall classroom from May fourth to seventh. All high-school students who are taking the teachers' course participated.

Memorization of numbers had been going on for many weeks, and teachers had worked har.d to prepare their pupils. Classmateswere invited to attend these recitals.

The final Community Concert of the season was presented on Thursday, April 29. Wittimore and Lowe, duo pianists, were the guest artists.

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On April 30, the high-school seniorclass presented its play, Father· was A HouseWife. The performancewas very well done. It was thouroughly enjoyed by the large audience.

Work for the construction of the twc, new residences on the campus began the first day of April. The work is(between rains), progressing quite rapidly.

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Joyce Hanamann, college junior, left for Bloomington, Minn. , Thursday, to take Lois Meyer's place. Elmer Jirtle, of the same class, will replace Val lean Zoellmer at Lakefield, Minn. , next Thursday;

Museum at Hastings, Nebraska.

· Er.l ing needed a little help at Norfolk.

Several college seniors have spent part of the last month ·subst;tu~ teaching in various congregations of the area. Among , those .to leave were Naomi Nitz, · Lois Meyer, Edith Bruss, and Val lean Zoell,. mer_.

Weight problems.

A series of three operas, sponsored by the Minnesota Association of University Women, is currently being presented,at ·the local theater. The Marriage of Fig~ro and La Forzio Dal Destina have already been heard, and Rigolettg will be shown on May 19 • .They are all filmed in Europe and consequently are written- in ,foreign languages, but, nevertheless, many stµ.:. dents availed themselves of this oppor tunity to absorb , ~om~ culture.

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. Now, as we sit back and reminisce about the concert choir tour through the Nebraska District, many humorous incidents come back to us. There certainly were lots of them, especially in the girls' bus. That poor driver must have had nerves- of iron.

The ba.s eball season is fully underway and As their theme song, the girls used "Cross with it a lot of excitement and thrills. Fans over the Bridge, " which was arranged by all over the world will be listening and Bette Heil, Nomi Nitz, and Snag Hoenecke. watching the Americans' number-one sport • . Every time they sang it, the driver made Let's take a look into the science imployed use of the shade, the buzzer, and both fans. in this sport, and how it works. , However, it couldn't have been too bad on Though the word professional in many other the girls' bus because the boys jumped at sports carries with it an inference of the every chance they could to ride with the undesirable, in baseball it stands for sci. girls. Don and Rube were the most freentific athletics. So keen is the play of quent visitors, although Marv Busse also teams in the professional leagues, and so came aboard one day when he was disowned nearly perfect the defense of the players in by the boys. the Jield, that their opponents know that the The Backers also had their troubles. Who · difference between a successful and an uncould forget the look of bewilderment on successful attempt at scoring is a matter Prof. Backer's face when his suspender not of seconds but of a fraction of ;,. second. snapped off during a radio broadcast? And The knowledge of strategy and of psychology then there was Mrs. Backer. Her husband which both sides employ might be the envy told her not to lock the suitcase, but she did of some generals in command of armies. it anyway and promptly lost the keys.

Each pitcher and catcher knows the indiProf. Hoenecke seemed to enjoy the tour, vidual peculiarities, abilities, and weaktoo. At least he likes ping pong--he stayed nesses of opposing batters, and the pitcher up until three o'clock one morning playing who throws the kind of ball that the batter it. . least expects is the one who Win§ games.

Some of those who did try to sleep at night The batter, on his side, must know ho_w and also had their troubles. Maggie, were you when to hit. One who makes three safe hits 1 too big, or was the bed just too weak? We in ten times at bat ranks with the best. think Herbie's bed broke down because- he Base-running is perhaps the most scienate too much for a bedtime lunch • .tific feature of the game. If a runner starts On the last day we almost didn't get back from first base in an attempt to steal secto school. The boys' bus showed a temperond justas the pitcher throws to the catcher, amental streak and refused to start. Finall~ he is quite sure when he arrives there, five after being pushed halfway around the block, seconds later, to find that the catcher has it started, and we were able to begin our thrown the ball to someone at second base merry trip home. in time to put him out. If he has a lead of a few feet and a start from first base when the ball is thrown, he may just win the race with it; but if he is too daring, he is apt to be put out by a sudden-throw from the pitcher to the first baseman. The crack of the ball on the bat sets fielders in motion. AlBuv One-. most before the spectators realize that the_ A. A. L. (W. Trettien) ball has met with the bat, a fielder may be Alwin Electric many yards on his way. He throws it to the Backer's Pharmacy proper base almost with the same motion H. Baumann Agency that intercepts it and withmachine-like acBen Franklin Store curacy to which a distance of two hundred Citizens State Bank of New Ulm feet seems no hindrance.

Eibner and Son Almost perfect physical control marks the Eichten's Shoe Store best players. The pitcher who can liberate Epple Bros. Drug Store liimself from difficulties into which his own Ernest Eyrich Plumbing and Heating or teammates' errors have put him, and Farmers' and Merchant.s' Bank the batter who can hit safely in an emergenR. Fesenmaier, Inc. cy, are sure of success.

Fischer Auto Service, 109 N. Broadway Forster's, -Inc. Everybody is picking the final Major Dr. G. J. Germann, opt. maker of fine glasses League Standings these days, so your edHarolld' s Shoe Store itor will stick his neck out also. Here's Henle Drugs how they are going to look come the end of Herberger' s the 1954 season.

Herzog Publishing Co. Dr. Charles L. Hintz, D. D.S. Hubby's Barber Shop AMER I CAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE Charles Janni and Co. Kemske Paper Co. Milwa·ukee Chicago Lang's Master Barber Shop St. Louis New York Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Brooklyn Cleveland Lindemann Shoe Store Cincinnati Boston New York Detroit "Meidl Music Store, Tel. 769, New Ulm" Philadelphia Weshington Meyer Studio Chicago Baltimore W. O. Moll, Pl_µmbing and Heating Pittsburgh Philadelphia ' Muesing's New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy · What's your guess?

New Ulm Greenhouses New Ulm Grocery Co.

The day is cold, and dark, and dreary; It rains, and the wind is never weary;

The vine still clings to the mouldering wall, But at every gust the dead leaves fall, And the day is dark and dreary.

My life is cold, and dark, and dreary; It rains, and the wind is never weary;

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My thoughts still cling to the mouldering Past, But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast, And the days are dark and dreary.

Be still, sad heart I and cease repining; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall, Some days must be dark and dreary.

H. W. Longfellow

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The college freshmen won the girls• intramural basketball championship by defeating the eleventh grade 18-8 on Wednesday, April 7. Consolation honors went to thetenth grade when they defeated the twelfth 'grade 21-15. · In other tournament games, the college sophoQ1ores!were eliminated through losses to the :tr'1Bl_lll)en and the twelfth grade, and the plntn. grade was. eliminated through lo.sses to the tenth grade and the twelfth grade.

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Vol.

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No. 8

June 1954

Kaiser Accepts Call As Coach

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June 3, 1954, at 8:15 p. m. This event, popularly known as the "June Night Concert," will include numbers by the Concert Choir under the direction of Prof.

Emil Backer, and the Mass Chorus and Band under the baton of Prof. M. Albrecht.

The program for Thursday's Commencement Concert includes the following ·numbers. The Concert Choir will open the program with several sacred songs. "The Searcher of Hearts Ever Knoweth the Mind,"' "Lord, Let a~ Last Thine Angels_ Come," "Be Thou Faithful Unto Death," "Dearest Lord Jesus, " and "Now is the Hour of Darkness Past, " comprise their portion of the program.

A piano solo by Marvin Busse will be followed by the band . and Mass Choir numbers. They include "Song of Love," "Over the Rainbow," "Orchestra Song," "Vienna, My City of Dreams," "Das Wandern ist des Muellers Lust," and "Carmena," by theChoru.s, and "Knightsbridge March," "Deep in My Heart, " "Themes from Symphony No. 6," "Ballet Egyptien No. IV," and "The Stars and Stripes Forever, " by the band.

The entire chorus and band will join in presenting "The Heavens Are Telling, " and the concert will close with "The Benedictioru'

.s'tu.dentJ PteJent / IVO Piano necit11!J From the music studios of the Misses Kirst, Ingebritsen, Erickson, Haack and Vornholdt, the D. M. L. C. Music Department presented two groups of piano students in public recitals at the College Auditorium. The first group, selected from the high school freshman and sophomore classes, played their selections on Monday evening, May 241 at 8 p. m. The second group, composed of students from the high school junior and senior classes, performed on ·Friday evening, May 28, at 8:00 p. m.

The following students were chosen to play at these public recitals: Freshmen: Darla Kettner, Audrae Pape, Ruth Gieschen Sharon Vick, Clarice Sorgatz, Clarice' Panning, Grace Hackbarth, Judith Sievert; Sophomores: Marianne Albrecht, Elizabeth Kurth, Bethel Kell, Lois Vomhof, Naomi Kuske, Lorna Johnson, Donna Krause, Hazel Baer, Lynn Hass; Juniors: Beata Gerlach, Janet Maske, Marie Schibbelhut, la- • nice Schmidt, Joanne Martens, Lois Fuglie, Ca:rol Dahlke; Seniors: Joanne Paulmann, Cynthia Lehmann, Gertrude Siegel, Virgene Kiecker, Karen Beilke, Paul Karau, Evangeline Heschke, Gordon Pape, Lorna Schweim, Rachel Plagge, Muriel Markgraf, Janet Riebe.

On Friday, May 21, the high school seniors had a formal banquet in Eibner' s Willamarie room. The seventy-one members of the class were present together with their class advisor, Prof. Trapp, his wife, and Prof. and Mrs. M. Albrecht. John Isch presided as master of ceremonies over a program of entertainment which had been planned. · On Wednesday, May 26, the college graduates attended a banquet given in their honor by the school faculty Prof. Sievert, the master of ceremonies, was in charge of the evening's festivities. A film entitled "For Teachers Only" was shown, and various games were played. The high point of the evening was reached when baby pictures of the faculty were flashed on the screen. Arden Wentzel, the president of the college senior class, gave a short speech, and Prof.

Schweppe also gave a brief address.

Summer School June21-July 24 The 1954 summer school session at D. M. L. C. will begin with an opening devotion on Monday, June 21, at 8:00 a. m. Classes will be conducted on six days of the week for five weeks. They will begin at seven o' clock in the morning and last until noon.

The final examinations will be given from July 22 to the 24.

Although over eighty people have enrolled thus far, the enrollment is expected to be much larger. More applications have been coming in steadily.

Mr. Carleton Sitz, at present a member of the faculty of Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, has agreed to teach a course in educational psychology. Mr. Lester Raabe, the principal of St. John's Lutheran Grade · School in St. Paul, will teach Elementary School Science.

Two courses in religion, Introduction to (cont'd on page 4, col. 1)

Jlittot og £11entJ June 1-3--Semester Examinations June 3--Alumni meeting, 4:30 p. m., Centennial Hall Gym --Commencement Concert, 8: 15 p. m.

June 4--Graduation Exercises, 10 a. m.

June ?--Reports.

June 21--Summer sessions begin.

July 4--Independence Day, holiday.

July 23-24--Summer session exams.

July 25--End of summer session.

Aug.17-22--New Ulm Centennial Week.

Sept. 7--Beginning of '54-'55 school year.

Oct. 11--0ctober Messenger.

Mr. Harold Kaiser has formally accepted the call to Dr. Martin Luther College to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement from coaching of Prof. John Oldfield.

At present Mr. Kaiser is doing social work in Milwaukee. He will not come to New Ulm until sometime in August.

He attended the Wisconsin State Teachers' College in La Crosse where he majored in physical education and minored in science.

Mr. Kaiser had an excellent scholastic record and was prominent in extra-curricular activities.

In addition to his duties as athletic director, the new professor will teach high sc·hool physics.

Mr. Kaiser is married and has one child.

Iv''r. Harold Kaiser

Prof. John Oldfield

.Prof. Martin Galstaq,- Bethany, 1Iankato, accepted a call into the education department to replace Prof. R. M. Albrecht who is retiring after thirty-eight years of teaching at D. M. L. C. /Two

Music

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Miss Cassie Erickson, music instructor at Dr. Martin Luther College for the past eight years, will discontinue her work here at the end of the '53 J54 school year.

After having undergone an operation, she feels she can no longer teach pupils at D. M. L. C. in addition to those she has downtown.

Miss Erickson taught organ during her first few years here, but has devoted most of her teaching to piano students.

Miss Charlotte Kirst, another member of the music faculty, has resigned after three years of faithful service as a piano instructor.

Miss Kirst comes from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, where she plans to reside after June 30.

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t?laJJ l/l1toty oj tlze ~54 I/. -5'. -5'eniotJ It was the year 1950, the daySeptember 12.

Graduation time has come again. In our This was a very memorable day for this Christian day schools , high school's, anci high school senior graduating class, for it began for us a very new and different life. colleges, the tests and tht diplomas are We weren't the only strangers to campus being given, or already have been given. life, for this was also the first year for our Do we realize what an important thing this is in our lives? We, like the disciples., class advisor, Professor Sitz. The class have witnessed Christ's miracles, Passiol), at this time totaled sixty-five, but the numDeath, Resurr ection, and Ascension. This ber was soon changed to sixty-four after one of the girls caught asevereca·s e of homewe do by reading His Holy Word. We, also sickness. like His disciples, received the command to go and preach. We have the same mis- · The class officers were elected. They were president, David Ponath; vice-presisiqnas did the Apostles . Every one of us dent, Gordon Pape; secretary, Rachel Plagwas instructed in confirmation class ,md received our diploma on Confirmation Day~ ge; treasurer, Carmen Rux. The first class get-together was the fall picnic , which was Christ then said to us, "Go, ye:• The fortunate ones among us received a more. held October 6, at Flandrau Park. Followthorough religious training in Christi~ ing this was the Halloween Party, in which the poor freshmen not wearing the color schools. After elementary school some of pink, were run through the gauntlet--nameus were permitted,by the Grace of God, to ly, the paddlemachine. This was initiation. attend a Lutheran high school and college.

Saturday, February 17, was another mem'Those who have finished their formal : reorable day, especially for the girls. It was ligious training with their graduation from on this day that the old crowded rooms of college receive a call from God to a specthe Annex were evacuated and the girls movific place even as Paul was called to Mac adonia. Those who volunteer before grad- . ed into the bright and shining Centennial Hall. Our springpicnic was held on May 18, uating receive the same blessed calls. All of these teachers will also continue their 1951, again at Flandrau Park.

Our sophomore year began on September training through experience and by contin11, 1951. This meant meeting old friends ucus study of God's Word. and also meeting the new members of our What about "the confirmands and grade and class. Our enrollment for this year totaled high school graduates-- has this command seventy-eight. The old class officers bowany signifance for them? Yes, they, also ed out, and the new were elected. These like every Christian; have the same •mission, And they can answer Christ's com- · were president, Duane Tomhave; vice-president, Dale Martens; secretary, Evangeline ·mand. If they wish to give their lives to church work, they can attend. a higher . Heschke; treasurer, Lydia Hackbarth. Our school for , further training. Those who fall picnic was held on October 1. Following choose other occupations can answer the this, on the 25th of the same month, came call as did Lydia, the seller of purple. our turn to initiate the freshmen. RememThose of us who are still studying are ber the Halloween Party? not to be idle either. Andrew, while still a Eight of the boys will probably never forstudent, told His brother, Peter, of Christ. ' get the qay along about the middle of NovFurthermore, we can do mission work by ember, when they found they had survived leading exemplary lives. the second cut for the varsity basketball Whoever we are, whatever we do, we "B" squad. Came Christmas and we were must be faithful followers. of Christ, who all found in the large choir singing the glad gave His life for us. He made us His own) tidings of this season. This year our intratrained us in His ways; then He gave us His mural team wore the Hawks' colors in command and promise: "Go ye therefore some new uniforms. Our girls will, no and teach all nations, baptizing them in the - doubt, remember sewing the gold letters name of the Father, and of the Son, and of and numerals on the maroon shirts. Perthe .Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe haps the mention of a hayride party will all things whatsoever I have commanded bring ·back fond memories to many of us. y0u; and, lo, I am with you alway, even Our spring picnic took place on May 15, to the end of the world.," (Matt. 28:19-20) 1952. and again: "Be thou faithful unto death, and Our junior year began on September 9, I will give thee a crown of life. (Rev. 2 :10) 1952. This brought our class to its highest total enrollment of eighty-one. The new class officers were president, Henry "Happy vacation!" This phrase Herrian; vice-president, Albin Levorson; will ring out over the campus secretary, Muriel Markgraf; treasurer, these last three days of school.

Beverly Heck. Everyone enjoyed our fall The Messenger staff extends the picnic on September 26. Marlys Hug, same wish to all of you. We hope after a semester's enrollment in another it will bring the badly needed school, again joined us in the second semrest to everyone(at least from ester. However, we lost another memstudying).

To the future teachber of our class, Richard Enter, who was ers we wish God's blessings.The taken ill with rheumatic fever. rest of us, except for some high It was this year in which the octet had school graduates, will return in its beginning. The girls will probably re-· September for another pleasant call the hard work they put into the tea, school year together.Until then: which they gave for the senior girls. Once "Happy vacation!" again the time for our spring picnic rolled around. I_t was held on May 28, 1953. We will all remember the entertainment given THANK YOU to all who helped the Mesus by Meyer and Company on their guitars, senger staff throughout the past school and it was also at this picnic that the class year. We appreciated your fine co-operquartet had its beginning. Because of illation and backing. (cont'd on page 4, col. 3)

''Quiz-Ticlcler'; Does the word pother ring a bell in some remote portion of your brain? If .n ot, why not make a guess as to the meaning of it, and see whether your definition agrees with any of the following authorities: Paul Zimmerman: "a kind of an automobile. " Lois Buss: "I can't even connect it with anything."

Gary Carmichael: "a left handed baseball bat."

Esther Oestreich: "another spelling for bother."

Prof. Sievert: "something to do with playing baseball."

Beth Kurth: "newest hats for '55. '' Doug Stindt: "being in a dither. " Marion Lober: "something to do with crockery."

Reuben Kramer: "a misspelling of mother. " Congratulations, Doug, your definition comes the closest, for Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines pother as "a bustle of fuss. " Another meaning for the word is "a choking cloud of dust, smoke, or steam." Perhaps Prof. Sievert hinted at this second meaning when he said it has something to do with playing baseball--that is, if he was thinking of sliding into third base. Esther and Rube, do all great minds run on the same track?

Our thanks to those of you who tried.

Oh Teacher Teach your message of the Lord, Worry not about the fruit.

God will open up their hearts, And a living faith give root.

Do not fear that faith will shatter, God will make it strong and sure.

Do but preach the Holy Gospel, God will make it to endure.

Oh what glory to be working In the kingdom of the -Lord.

Oh what honor to be teaching The beloved Word of God. Esther J. Poehler, '47

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Today the final stretch of exams begins.

1' m sure everyone will breathe a sigh of relief when they're all over. Because members of the high school department just finished a bout with the state board examinations, they are all prepared for anything a _professor cangive them. At least, we hope they are.

The MemorialDayweek-endprovidedawelcome interlude before the closing of school, and everyone seemed to take advantage of th e vacation. Many picnics were planned, and afew hardy souls even ventured to go swimming. The water was rather cold, wasn't . it?

Much to the dismay(?) of many students, Prof. Schweppe "did not meet his classes" during one week in May when he met with the k Ev assignment committee in Milwau ee. er since ' he returned with the list of calls, the , college graduates and those who have volunteeredtogooutteachinghavehad exactly one thing on their minds. Don't know what that can be,do you?

1 h'o pe none of you missed the chance to see the L. L. L. operetta, Old Fashioned Girl.

The cast and chorus really did an excellent . job, don't you think? A special vote of thanks should go to all the committees who worked behind the scenas: In fact, we should take this opportunity to comment on the fine job of all the committees behind every one of this year's dramatic presentations. They never get much recognition, but without them · no production would be a success.

We should like to extend a hearty "Well done I" to Prof. R. M. Albrecht who has completed fifty-eight years of teaching. I don'tthink there are many of us who will be able to equal this record of faithful service.

Did you notice the flowers in Centennial's reception room during open house? They were ; a belated Mother's Day gift to Mrs. Vomhof I from her girls.

Speaking of open house, did you have enough time to see everything? I don't suppose you found any dust--not after the way everyone was cleaning things on Saturday. Even the boys did their share of housecleaning.

Centennial's sundeck really has been used during these warm sunshiny days. Judging from the sun tan (or should I say burn?) on ,some ofthe girls, it's quite?- popular place.

The members of the various classes have all been kept busy planning their class p_icnics. ·· Entertainment committees have beenracking their brains to think of "something different' in the line of games. Everyon_e enjoi:s these semi-annual affairs . . i'm sure the entire Messesger staff joins mein wishir{g you a wonderful summer. See,· you next fall!

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rrndin. ·: !Jnes'ter ·-~nle[·er, .do 1n Levor son, John .rsch, Honald Uhlh· •rD, .crn old Huettel , Karl Bartels; Sec0ni- Rov1 Barbara Danke, Donna Danke, ';e :- Jean Buss, Gardenia Binr;er,, Beverly Heck, Karen Beilke; First Row: Lydia Hackbarth, Delores Schaffer, Jean Frank, Lois strack, Darla Fischer,Althea Barrick, Joanne Paulmnnn, Lois Krnuse,Barhara Larson, JuC:y 2:Jc:-, Jpn icf' F'ooth.

tal of ninety-one students will be graduated this year. Fourteen of these are college seniors, who are completing the fouryear course; five are girls of the college junior class, who will graduate from the three-year course; and seventy-two will graduate from the high school department.

Pastor E. Schaller of Nicollet, Minnesota, president of the College Board, will be the guest speaker.

Prof. C. L. Schweppe, President of D. M. L. C., will present the diplomas.

The processional will be played by Prof.

Martin Albrecht. A choir of students, under the direction of Prof. E. D. Backer, will sing "Trust in the Lord." Hymns will be played by three graduates: John Jenswold, Reuben Kramer, and Virgil Raasch.

College Seniors

Dack ltov,: Vernen Roernhildt, 1·arvin Busse, i,rden ·•.ientze l, ,{enben :!~r=er, Naor:ii Nitz, Dougl?.S l)tindt, Edith Druss; Front How: Loran nchult z,Virgil "laasch , Donald Hartnig, Elaine Lauenstein , Lois 1.leyer , Elizabeth ::--eil.

John JenS\'/Old. stnnding: Gera.1d ',eyer, l.Ja.1e 1'·,ar'tens, Paul Karau, Rona ld Y.erkow,Hop;er Lanr;e, David Ponath, AllP.n Stellj es , Richard Herner, John Ziegler, James Haabe ; Sec ond Row: Rachel Plagge, Donna Lenius, Marjorie Bolduan, .Arla Jean Kaminske, Grace Ande rson, Elaine Held, JH Donna He!_ldland; l<'irst Row: Lucille Mielke, Muriel Jl!arkgraf ,Cynthia Lehmann,Eorion Lober, Virgene Kiecker, 11erlys 1!eyer, Yvonne J'ii1Jke.

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an ing: · Howard \/F1tctike, Henry Herian, John Ulrich, Duane Tomhave, \/il liam Wohlers, Gordon Pape; Second Row: Lois Bode, Ruth Radant, Linda \linter, Nona Plath, Dawn Pieper, Lois Sorgatz; First Row: Evangeline Heschke, Lorna Schweim, Marlys Hug, Gertrude SiAP:el, Janet Riebe, Beverly Hadtke, Mar.iorie Schwandt, Irene Ranzenberger, Carmen Rux, Elizabeth Seemann, Phyllis Tews.

Absent: Bernice Boelter. " rnold Braun.

Back ~ow: 1'.arion Brandt ,Joyce I'anarn1-nn; Front How : IrPne Fehrle,Irma Kohlst edt, Carolyn Kruep,er.

Two Ex. ' 54 men received calls through the assignment committee.

They are William Birsching---Menasha, Wisconsin Delos Steinberg----Milwaukee, (Bethesda)

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(cont'd from page 1, col. 2) the New Testament, which will be conducted by Prof. V. Voecks, and Elementary Dogmatics II, taught by Prof. R. Hoenecke, are also scheduled. Confessional Writing;:; of the Lutheran Church will also be taught by Prof. R. Hoenecke.

Prof. E. Sievert, the Dean of the Summer School, will conduct classes in the Teaching of Arithmetic, the Teaching of the Language Arts, and Worid Political Geography.

If the demand war.rants it, Prof. H. Klatt will teach either United States History to 1865 or U.S. History from 1865 to the Pr esent.

Speech in the Elementary School will be taught by Prof. C. Trapp ; Prof. J. Oldfield will conduct the course in Plane Trigonornetryj Choir Conducting will be the responsibility of Prof. M. Albrecht: and Prof.

H. Sitz will teach General SociologyandArt. Prof. M. Albrecht and Prof. 0. Stelljes will give organ and piano lessons to those who want them .

Extra-curricular activities during the summer sessions include softball, swimming, and tennis. A student-faculty picnic will also be held on one of the last days of summer school. Student Union facilities will also be available.

Cynthia Lehmann, Lucille Mielke, Muriel Markgraf,Grace Aride路rson, Vergene Kieck- 路 er, Marlys Hug, Lydia Hackbarth, and Jo, anne Paulmann .

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TOUR RESULTS: The financial success of the choir tour proved to be very satisfactory, considering the fact that the tour was conducted in a comparatively new mission district. The total receipts collected amounted to $1813. 47.

The largest single attendance at a concert was inNorfolk, where six hundred out of the total attendance, 3760, attended. The total mileage of the tour was.1611 miles. Proceeds from the b ur will flow into the organ fund.

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ness, _we lost another classmate, Donald Voigt.

Our last and final year of high school at Doctor Martin Luther College began on September 8, 1953. This year there was a new figure to many of us, that of our new class advisor, Professor C. J. Trapp.

Since this was our last year t ogethe r, our whole class worked more as a unit. Once again the class officers were changed for this big year. Ronald Kerkow was elected president with John Ziegler as vicepresident. The secretary was Jean Frank and the treasurer, Grace Anderson. The fact that we were twelfth-graders meant extra-curricular activities for many of us, such as being members of the Luther Literary League, Marlut and Aeolian singers, the Student Union; and it also meant the addition of another permission. .Villiam Wohlers was elected to represent our class on the Student Union Advisory Board.

Our fall picnic was held on September 29, 1953. Every time we see those pictures on our desks, mantels and television sets, we will remember the excitement and pr eparation of picture taking at Meyer Studio.

We will also recollect the confusion brought about by the exchange of calling cards and friendship pictures. At the Christmas of this year many hearts were saddened as the recessional was sung, for this Christmas concert was to be the last for many of us . 'l he next important event for us in this year's extra-curricular activity was the class play, Father Was A Housewife, under the direction of Professor H. Sitz. Much preparation and the co-operation of our whole class made ti, ,s play a great success.

As the year drew to a close, the invitations were ordered and the nearness of gr aduation became a reality. 'lhis year it was th!:! privilege of the senior girls to be honored as guests at a tea given them by the girls of the junior class. The date for uur banquet was set for the 21st of May, 1954, with John Isch as master of ceremonies, and speeches to be given by our class president, Ronald Kerkow, and by the class athlete, William Wohlers. Our final class picnic was held on May 23, 路1954.

The future still holds many activities for us. Among these are the last and final concert for many of us on June 3, 1954 and the day of Commencement, June 4, ninteenhundred and fifty-four.

Surely we will never forg et these past four years well spent at Doctor Martin Luther College .

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The H. S. Junior-Senior tea 路was held in the Centennial Hall gym on Wednesday afternoon, May 12, at 2:00 P. M. The junior girls acted as hostesses. "South Pacific"was the theme, and the decorations consisted of an ocean scene and palm trees. "South Pacific" music was played softly in the backgroun~ Upon entering the gym, the senior girls were given leis and shown to their plas;es by usherettes who were colorfully dressed to correspond with the setting. Professors Janke and Trapp , their wives . and the matrons were also present. Mistress of ceremonies was Joan Martens. For entertainment, Marilyn Hillemann played her ukulele and sang, and the class prophecies were presented in skit fashion. The senior Octet also sang a number "Carolina Moon. " The professors both gav~ short talks. Everyone had an enjoyable tirr. t:! , and the senior girls showed their appreciation by singing "We Thank You, We Do."

Messe nger

The dorm president for the co rr.ing year will be Wayne Zuleger. Myrna Kiecker will serve as Aeolian directress another year . Director of the Marlut singers will be Otto Schenk. The Literary officers are as follow.s : president, Frede~i_ck B:auert; vice-pr es ., Arthur Hackbarth; secy. , Bertha Bierwagen; and treas. , Lois Buss.

Professors Sitz and Sievert ar e completing the spring quarter of work at Mankato State Teachers College. Prof. Sitz is taking United States History since 1900, and P rof.

Sievert is taking Diagnosis and Correctio_n of Reading Difficulties.

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On Sunday, May 23, the .i-,.eolian Choru s, :1-larlut Singers, and Band presented a secu lar concert. It was followed by an open house in all the dormitories. The concert was well-attended by parents of many student s and also by friends of the college.

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Choirt Has Party On Tuesday evening, May 11 1 at 8 p. m. , the concert choir, members of the faculty, and their wives gathered in Centennial Hall ;Gym for a party. The assistant instruct?rs in Jhe m~sic department, the assistant , l~brarians,and Erling ·carmichael, the driver of the tioys' bus on tour, were also present.

Tom 1ohnson from St. Paul, Minnesota, who had driven the chartered Greyhound, had been invited as a special guest, and the choir members were very happy that he was able to attend.

Ardie Wentzel, the choir's president, opened the informal program by projecting a group of pictures, which chronologically portrayed the various places seen on tour.

The pictures had been gathered from the 1 photography enthusiasts of the choir. Then a short skit entitled The Treatment, written

by Howie Wessel, was given. The play depicted a group of typical college boys gathered in a dorm study room for a "gab session". The cast included Norman Stellick, Howie Wessel, LeDell Plath, Alvin Sieg, and Erling Carmichael. otto Schenk ·was the narrator. Following the skit, colored slides taken by otto Schenk and Ardie Wentzel were shown on the screen. Mr. Vic Schleuder had taken moving pictures of the activities on Arbor Day during the past two years and was present to show them.

Most of the pictures were candid shots.

They were enjoyed very much by the assemblage.

To express the choir's appreciation of Professor Backer's sympathetic, untiring efforts in training them for the tour, Ardie Wentzel presented a gift to the director.

In his short speech of acknowledgment, Professor Backer pointed out that he was very thankful to '.he Lord for permitting him to successfully undertake the difficulties of a tour despite the illness which he had experienced during the past year. The choir also presented a gift to Professor Hoenecke for the wonderful work which he performed as choir manager. Professor Hoenecke told the choir that the tour would prove to be a source of blessing to them not-only at the present time, but also in future years.

Lunch, consisting of ice cream, cake, and coffee, was served by a committee composed of faculty members' wives and girls of the choir. The choir sang a number of secular songs, and the very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of the lovely hymn, "Now The Day Is Over." Although this was the first year in the choir's history that this type of party was given, it proved to be a most pleasant evening that will be another fond memory of the tour of 1954 for the singers to take with them into subsequent years.

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Elaine Lauenstein--Wonewoc, Wisconsin Lois Meyer------West Allis, Wisconsin .Naomi N itz----------Lannon, ·.v.isconsin College Juniors Marion J:Jrandt----1\.kaska, South Dakota Irene Fehrle--Benton Harbor, Michigan · Joyce ttanamann- Bloomington,. Minnesota Irma .Kohlstedt--------Hadar, .Nebraska uarolyn Krueger-New London, Wisconsin Volunteers ~al lege Sophomores Marie .Anderson-----East Fork, Arizona Joan Hartos-------- -Neenah, Wisconsin Heverly L!ellin---~aledonia, M:tilnesota Lois Ebel---------ifalentine, .Nebraska Heverly Haar-------.L oretto, Minnesota !'atricia .t1erri_a n---Maribel, Wisconsin Kary Niedfeldt--West Salem, Wisconsin Ruth Rauch-----stevensville, Michigan ~elen stellick--------Tucson, Arizona Hetty Uhlemann -----Goodhue, Minnesota Joyce W1echmann---Y/aukesha, Wisconsin Marilyn Winkelmann---Tomah, vlisconsin Loma .t1errmann-------b~anton, Nebraska vollege ¥reshmen Marion L!aer--------------Toledo, Ohio U-wenith Duin-----Marinette, Vlisconsin !'aula Goelz------ues Ylains, Illinois Eunice Kankelfitz El Dorado,vrisconsin lrene Knack--Milwaukee, (Mt • .Lebanon).

Mary .iane Meyer--.1:'l'inceton, Wisconsin J•· Rrjorie Morack----:rairfax, Minnesota De Lores .t-'atzer-.1:leaver uam, \lisconsin JJ,arion Runke-------J:Jaraboo, Wisconsin Joanne 'ilestendorf--------,Jener·a . Ohio

iuv One-A. A. L. (W. Trettien) Alwin Electric Backer's Pharmacy. . H. Baumann Agency Ben Franklin Store 'Citizens State Bank of New Ulm Hibner and Son Eichten' s Shoe Store Epple Bros. Drug Stol.'e Ernest Eyrich Plumbing and Heating Farmers' and Merchants' Bank R. Fesenmaier, Inc. Fischer Auto Service; 109 N. Broadway F!orsfer's, •Inc. Dr. G. ·1. Germann, opt. maker of fine glasses . Harolld' s Shoe Store Henle Drugs Herberger's Herzog Publishing Co. Dr. Char!es L. Hintz, D. D. S. Htlbby' s Barber Shop Charles 1anni and Co. ·Kemske Paper Co. µmg• s Master Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Lindemann Shoe Store "Meidl Music Store, Tel. 769, New Ulm" Meyer Studio · -W. O. Moll, l'JJ.lmbing and Heating \fueslng' s · New Ulm Brick and T i l e ~ New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Greenhouses New tJlm Grocery Co •.

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Infielders: Peter, Hadler, Zimmermann, and Fuhrmann; Outfielders; Zuleger, Dux, SchlavenskyJ Meyer , and Pappenfuss ; Catchers: Pelzl, and Fuhrmann; Pitchers: Gentz, and Fuhrmann.

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--Buy All New Ulm Theaters "Nicklasson-Loose," Sportman's Shop ~. C. Ochs Brick and Tile Yards, Springfiel Ochs' "Bee Hive"Olson Drugs Oswald' a .New Ulm Laundry Palace Lunch Pat's Cleaners, Edwin Meyer 1. C. Penney Co.,Always FirstQuality Pink' s, "The Friendly Store" Reim and Church Jewelers Reliable Drugs F. H. Retzlaff Hardware, Our Own Hardwa1 Retzlaff Motor, Dodge-Plymouth · Rite-Way Cleaners Salet,J)ept. Store ~chleuder's .

Schnobrich's City Meat Market Schuck' s Tailors L. E. Schwartz, D. D.S. Dr. A. V. Seifert, D. D.S. Dr. 1ames R. Seifert, D. D.S. Service Print Shop Sliake's Cleaners Silver Latch Cafe Spelbrin~• s Clothing State Bank of New. Ulm Tauscheck & Green, Quality Clothes Tillman Bakery Ulrich Electric Drs. H. Vogel and M. Kaiser Ernest C. Vogelpohl; Pipe Organs Dre. Wm. 1. Von Bank& George F. Kuehner WeneedaBakery

Jun~ 1954,

Luther Retains Baseball Crown Luther Places Scoreboard Second In Trcitlc 1

Retiring Coach Realizes Fourth Title

The Luther Hilltoppers track squad finished second _to · Mankato Bethany in the Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference track meet held at Mankato State Tuachers College, May 19. Three Luther men took first places as the team finished with 54 points, second to winning Bethany's 76 1/2. Worthington was third with 40 points, Concordia fourth with 39 1/2, and Rochester fifth with 30.

Every conference record was broken with the exception of the 220-yard dash.

The Hilltoppers were responsible for three ofthesemarks. EarlBrassow broad jumped 21ft. 1 in. Mel Pahe ran his first mile in 5:14, and Howie Dorn won the half mile run in 2:12.

The results: High Hurdles: 1. Ferguson, R.(16.7); 2. Roehl, B; 3. l::!asche, Y'/; 4 • .K.ingrey, W; 5. Patton, C & liaggert, w.

100-Yard Dash: 1. Roehl & Chilson, B ( :10.2); 3. Marth, c; 4. J:Jasche, w; 5.

BR/1.SSQVI , L. Mile Run: 1. PARE, L,5:14.2);2~Ryan, C; 3. Kain, B; 4. Vlilliams, R;5.Betts,

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 6 0 0 0 1 -

-2 -11

Northwestern 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 D.M.L.C. 0 0 1 4 6 2 2 1 -

-2 -16

D.M.L.C. Concordia

-4

Discus: 1. ur,i ggas, B(l08' 10¾") ;2.

Kvam, R; 3. Beardsley, B;4.~APENFUSS, L; 5. Dirks, c.

High Jump: 1. Voss, W(5'7'');2.Janssen , u; 3. Marxhausen, B; Basche, , ,i'l; SGHAPEK.AHM, L. .

880-Relay: 1. J:Jethany(l:38.8); 2.Luther; 3. Con~ordie.; 4. Worthington; 5.

Rochester. .•

0 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0

-7

D.M.L.C. Estherville

1 0 0 2 4 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1

-4

D.M.L.C. Vlood Lake

0 0 1·0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 -

-5 -6

2 0 0 0 0 .1 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

-11 -4

Concordia D.M.L,C.

0 0 0 0 ,1 0 0 0 1 3 1 o o 2 ~ o 3 -

-2 -l3

D.M,L~U. Bethel

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 -

.-0 -2

. J:lethel D. M.L.C.

R.

440-Yard Dash: 1. Madson,B.( :56.5) ;2.

Going, .tl; 3. SCHAPEKAHM, L; 4. lCAlFAHS, L; 5. Peeler, R. . Shot .PUt: 1. Amundson, R(39'6i'');2. uriggas, J:J; 3. ~eeler, R; 4. Basche,W; 5. Kvam, R. 880-Yard Run: 1. DORN, L(2:12); 2.

Kain, B; 3. D.ll.HLBERG, L; ~. Rose, C;5.

Williams, R. 220-Yard Dash: 1. Chilson, B(:23.7); 2. BR/1.SSOW, L; 3. Hallstein, c; 4.zni:MERMANN, L; 5. Mueller, C. 220-Yard Low Hurdles: 1. Basche, w ( :28); 2. Ferguson, R; 3. SCHMIDl',L:;4.

Bradtke, B & Patton, c.

Pole vault: 1. Kingrey, W; Forbord, C; & Voss, \1(11 1 ); · 4. Janssen, c; . 5.

Chilson, B. Broad Jump: l_. BRASSOW, L(21'1'');2.

Chilson, B; 3. Marth, C; 4. Griggas,B; 5. SCHAPEK.AHM, L. .

Medley Relay: l. J:Jethany(4:0l.4J; 2.

Luther;~. Uoncordia; 4. Worthington; · 5. Rochester.

College Baseball ;,cores D.M.L.C. 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 Northwestern O O 2 O O 0 0 0 0

-12

Hi-"1-J School Haseball 8 cores D. l: .L. C. 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 -6 0 2 1 3 0 0 1 -7 Gibbon

D.M.L.C. New \:llm

2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2· 0 5

-8

D.M.L.C. Bethany

4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 () 0 0 0

-6 -0

Trinity D.M.L.C.

0 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

-8 -1

1 0 3 4 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0

-10 -5

5 2 0 1 0 0 -

-8 -0

D.M.L.C. Trinity D.M.L.C, Bethany

I

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

-4

On Friday, May 14, Luther cinched at least a tie for its fifth straight Southern Minn.

Junior College Conference baseball title by defeating Concordia, 7 -4. Fritz Panning came in during a seventh inning Concordia rally and put ·out the fire, saving the game for starter Marv Mei.Jlack. E. Carmichael . turned in a defensive gem in the fifth inning to cut short a Concordia rally. Hitting honors went to Herb Wilde, who collected three o_f Luther's seven hits. ~B

i/essel, ss •••••• 5 Kolander, 2b., •• 3 Voigt, C • • • • • • • • 4 ·p1ath, lb~ ...... 5 , 17ilde, 3b ....... 4 Brassoo, lf ..... 5 Panning, cf, p .. 4 Carmichael, rf •• 4 Heihack, p ...... 2 Pahe, cf •• ., .... 1 Totals •••••••••• 35

R

H

PO

A

I

0

2

I

1 2 2

0

1 1

1 17 5

5

0

1 1 1 1 0 0

0 0 0 1 0 0

7

1

1

0

0

1 0 0

1 0 0

1

7

27

7

1 0

On Saturday, May 22, Luther pounded out a 13-2 victory over Concordia behind the six hit pitchi!1g of Fritz Panning. ..1:-'anning struck out 14 Concordia batters, while his teammates supported him with 12 hits. This gave Lutht:r its fourth straight Southern Minnesota Junior College Baseball championship and the fifth in _the last six years.

AB

Wessel, ss 4 Kolander, 2b 5 Voiet, c 5 Plath, lb 6 Wilde, 5b 3 Carmichael, rf 4 Brassow, 1f 5 Meiback, cf 5 , Pannine, p 4 Totals 53

R

H

?O

A

2

0

2 2 2

1

1

2

2

14

0

2 0

6 0

1 2 2 2

1

0 0 0

0 2 0

0 2

2

1 2 0 0

15

12

5

27

I

0

'f

, The Luther-Belhany game schedmed for May 26 was called off because of rain.

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Rochester JC captured the s. M. r. C. C. Golf and Tennis Tournament .the fourth straight year. Tougher competition was found this year with D. M. L. C. fighting for its share in the tournament. The tourna. mentranallday Thursday, May f3, and the Luther representatives fo_und themselves ,very. exhausted at the end of the dav.

Rochester won the tennis 'tournament with a total 01-15 points; Worthington was second with 7 points; Bethany third with 6; Austin fourth with 2; and Luther fifth with 1. Dave Sperling of Rochester defeated Dick Hoffmann ' of Bethany 6-2, 6-1 to win the singles title.

The Rochester team of Sperling and Tom Roessler defeated the Worthington team of Don Basche and Jim Scott 6-4, 6-2 to take the doubles title. · Frank Kolander gave Sperling a good fight, meeting him in the opening round, but lost 6-4, 6-3.- MarvMeihackwasalsoeliminated 1n opening play by Dean Funk, Worthington, 6-4, 6-3.

In the 'doubles part of the tennis tournament, Grant Gentz and Howard Dornmade Hoffmann ·and Heckman of Bethany go the full three sets ·before succumbing to them. Gentz and Dorn won the opener 6-4, but dropped the next two_ 1

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6-2, 6-2. They had a 2-0 lead in the last set, but rather blew the set as Bethany took six straight games.

Rochester won the Conference Golf Tournament with a Medal-play score of 516; Bethany was second with 588; Worthington Third with 592; and ·Luther fourth with 613.

Individual medalist honor.a were won by Ken Fiebelkorn and Ted Maas, 1both of Ro chester, with low scores of 126 for the 27holes, DaleSchmidtwaslow man for Luther and was followedbyJohn Meyer, Paul Zim_m ertnann, and John Schultz. No new conferenc~ records w~re set.

IXTRA Vol.

XLP

Extra

June 3,1~54-

OfficersChosen Galstad To Succeed R.Al&recht Professor Martin Galstad of Mankato, Minnesota, has accepted the call extended to him by the College Board on Saturday, April 24, He will teach primarily in the field of education, replacing Prof, R, M, Albrecht. who is r<!tiring this spring, • Prof. Gaistad was graduat(.dfrom the TheologicalSeminarv at St. Louis

Blauert to be L.L.L. President With the close ,f the school year, the functions of the various organizations end, but preparations are already being made for their reorganization next fall through the election of officers.

The Luther Literary League held its final meeting on Tuesday, May 25. Frederick Blauert was elected as the new president to replace Vernon Roemhildt. Arthur Hackbarth succeeded Mar'l(in Busse as vicepresident; Bertha Bierwagen took Irene Fehrle' s place as secretary; and Lois Buss succeeded Fern Frank as treasurer.

During the past year this organization has been very active in providing entertainment for the student body.

It sponsored a getacauainted picnic in the fall and a talent show during the winter. A three-act comedy, The Little Dog Laughed, was presented by the society, and it alsoproduced an operetta, Old Fashioned Girl.

Kiecker, Schenk to direct Choruses The two student choirs have also chosen their directors for the '54.!55 season. The Aeolian Chorus will again be under the dir ection of Myrna Kiecker, who is now a college junior. Otto Schenk will succeed Mar-

Myrna Kiecker Otto Schenk vin Busse as head of the Marlut Singers.

These two groups have participated· in three concerts during the past year.

There was also another election on the campus. The residents of the men's dorm elected Wayne Zuleger as the new dorm president.

He succeeds Howie Dorn, who held that oosition during the past year.

Graduate To

Study In Africa

John Ziegler, high school senior, formerly of Hastings, Nebraska, plans to journey to Northern Rhodesia where his parents live. He will leave the States around October 1, traveling by plane. John plans to continue his education in Africa. This summer he intends to work in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

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Mr. Marvin F. Busse, a member of the college senior class, has been called to be an assistant instructor in the music department at D. M. L, C, He will teach piano and organ, Mr, Busse is very well qualified to fulfill his duties successfully, He has frequently appeared as piano and organ soloist at concerts presented by the college, Durinir his senior year, he was student director of the Marlut Chorus, Marvin Busse was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, where his father, the Rev, W,A, Busse, was a Lutheran missionary, He attended school there until he enrolled at D. M. L. C, in 1948 as a high school junior.

After grad-. .....,~"""".,,... · uatingfrom the high scho')l d , P art me nt inl950, he entered D, M, Li C.for his first j'earof college training, During the spring of that year he present• ed a piano r e c i t al that proved him to be an extremely talented -musician.

In September 1951 Marvin accepted a call as an emergency Christian day school teacher {cont'd on page 2 col, 1 ).

Prof. R, AlbNcht and since that time has done much post-graduate w0rk in various summe r Prof. Galstad scl1ools.

1''or n1a.,y years Prof. Galstad has been teaching at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato where he did extensive work in the field of education, The new professor will teach courses in History of Education, Elements of Geography, Principles and Techniques of Teaching, Children's Literature, and high school biology.

The Galstads will move to New Ulm sometime in August,

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t!alled to 'O.At.~.t!. 'fwo graduates of the Theological Seminary at Thiensville received calls to be assistant instructors at D. M. L. C. when ·the assignment committee met in Milwaukee.

Mr. Alvin Spaude and Mr. ..£dwin Biebert have accepted these calls. They will replace -r. -r. Jonathan Schaller, who will go to Lacrosse, Wisconsin, as assistant pastor of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Mr. John Denninger, who will continue his theological training at the Seminary in Thiensville.

Mr. Spaude, who comes from Fairfax, Minnesota, will teach elementary science and algebra. Mr. Biebert, whose address is Lake Forest, Illinois, will teach firstyear Latin and United States History.

Choir To_Sing Brahm's "Requium" Prof. E. D. Backer has announced that the ·Concert Choir will sing "Brahm's German Requiem" for its Easter concert next year.

D.M.L.C. · Me@@eoger

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Marvin

The girls' sports tournament for this year was completed Friday, May 28, when the volleyball championship game was played.

The college freshmen and twelfth grade battled for first place, and the fre shmen lost.

Volleyball is the only sport in which the college freshmen did not take first place this year, .

Because of the lack of time, t he consolation game between the college soptiomores and ninth grade was not played, Instead, each will be awarded five points.

Meihack

l ~t h Grade I College II Colle ge · 9th Grade

1 s t place 2nd p l i'! ce

10 7 5 5

Voted Outstanding_ Athlete of Year Marvin Meihack was chosen as the outstanding athlete of the year, This honor is given to a member of the junior class each year, In the selecion for the award, participation, scholarship, and sportsmanship are considered.

Marvin has attended D~ M. L, C, through all of his high school and college years, He participated in baseball, basketball, and tennis this past year. In addition, he has always been active in intramural sports, Marvin's home is at Neillsville, Wis,

_:, o1nts points points p oints

Fina l Tro phy ::;t1mrl i_nr:i I College 12 th Grade 11th Gra.de II College ':.0th Grade 9th Grade

37 !)Oints

27 12 10 8 8 III College O 0 IV Colle ge

p oints points p oints p oints po ints points poi n t s

The following sports awards were presented by Coach Oldfield last Tuesday noon: Outstanding Athl~te College II Boys' Intramural Trophy Girls' Intramural Trophy College I Major Letter 13+Mgr, College Baseball 10+Mgr, H, S, Baseball 12+Mgr, College Basketball 11+Mgr, H, s. Basketball Minor Letter 11 Track 4 Tennis 4 Golf C~llelleBaseball Team-

(Busse Called To Teach Music, Cont'd) at Frieden's Lutheran Church, Kenosha, Wis-· consin, He furthered his musical education atthis time by takingpiano lessons from one of the instructors at the Chicago Musical College, He attended the necessary summer · se ssions at D. M, L. C, to compensate for the year that he spent teaching, The school year 1952-'53 found him back at D, M, L, C, as a college junior to pursue his studies for' the teaching profession in the Lutheran Ch~rch, In October 1952 he went t o Hoskins, Nebraska, where he served as an emergency teacher at Trinity Lutheran School until Christmas time, During his junior and senior years, he occasionally took lessons from ProfessorWaltherPfitzner in Minneapolis, Minnesota, He also served as a piano instructor in the music department during his spare hours, We wish Marvin God's richest blessings in his future work at D.M. L, C,

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• The H.s. graduates gave aspotlightforthe: stage as their farewell gift to D. M. L, C, The college graduates gave a sum of money to be u~ed for the. display room, Correction: The caption under the .Concert Choir picture· in the June issue read Mission, South Dakota. It should have read Winner, South Dakota.