1960-1961 DMLC Messenger Vol. 51 by Martin Luther College

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JlJ j j if ~!!i!t Dr. Martin Luther College October 1960

Vol. LI No. 1

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Community

Concerts Scheduled llalldln9 P'to1·ec,t lle1ln~

A perfect autumn morning brought out the entire student body and many friends from the vicinity to participate in groundbreaking ceremonies for our new Music Hall on Tuesday, September 27. A brass ensemble set the tone of joy by accompanying the assembly in the singing of hymns. President Schweppe and Pastor O. Engel of Danube, chairman of the Board of Regents, then formally broke the ground for the beginning of the building project. A college choir sang Psalm 150. Thus the first step was taken in the sorely-needed building program on the campus. With the sound of prayer and the Word the task goes forward . Every member of the campus family now follows the daily building progress with great interest.

AC PS REQUESTS . .. The Messenger; has received a letter from the American College · Poetry Society requestin_g contr~butions for their publication. They would like to receive entries of college poetry of interested parties to publish in their fourth anthology. The poems must not exceed 48 lines and may be written on any topic. As many as five poems may be entered by an individual. But they must be the original work of the student. They must be submitted to the undersigned, care of the Society, with the entrant's name, address, and school on each page. The rejected entries may be returned, but they cannot be acknowledged in any other way, nor will the Society award anything for the poetry that is published. The entries must be postmarked by December 9, 1960. The Messenger would like to know of the entries being sent in, so anyone interested may get the adoress from the editor. The Messenger also encourages those with literary talents to write an entry.

As in past years the New Ulm community· is sponsoring a series of four community concerts to be held in the Public High School Auditorium during the school year. Just after November weekend the series of concerts will get under way with a solo violinist, David Abel. Triumphant in his appearances in New York and Boston, he has made recent appearances in recitals in San Francisco and Baltimore. The date of this first concert is November 9. This year again there will be a boys' choir. The Columbia Boys' Choir, which is known for freshness and vitality in their singing, will be here on December 12. Among the vocal soloists will be Pierrete Alarie, soprano, and her husband, Leopold Simoneau, tenor . Their concert will be heard here on Sunday, February :5. Miss Alarie made her debut this fall with the San Francisco opera and will appear with the Montreal Symphony, the Buffalo Philharmonic on CBS-TV, and at the Cincinnati Festival. Her husband· has won great renown in many of the great opera houses of the world. Ending the season will be the Temianka Little Symphony on April 13. The Little Symphony, which is conducted by Henri Temianka, consists of 15 virtuoso performers, many of whom are outstanding soloists from all over the United States. Our college community takes an active part in these concert activities .

DM,LC WELCOMES LADIES' AUXILIA.RY

Today, October 19, from 10:30 to 3:30 p. m. the DMLC Ladies' Auxiliary is meeting in the school auditorium. The idea of a DMLC Ladies' Auxiliary came about due to the great amount of interest shown 10,45 - 12,00 Business Session,& by individuals. The idea was I. Welcome Addresses b!'ought up at the 1960 Spring New Frofessor C.Schweppe Ulm Pastoral Conference and Faster o. Engel, also presented at the District President of The Board Convention held this summer. The committee members apII. Organization of Auxiliary pointed by the District President III.Choice of Proje«t for inc 1 u de: Chairman, Pastor E. DMLC Peterson; Secretary, Pastor H. A. Hempel; President, Pastor M. J. p.m. Showing of Lenz; P r ofessor R. HoeneL!ke, 12100 - 12,45 Anniversary Film Professor L. Hanke, and Pastor R. Schlicht. 1,00 - 2,30 p.m. Lunch - Tours The committee held a meeting of buildings on June 30, 19 60, at which time Fellowship the following were also present:

Mrs. Donald Schroeder, and Mrs. Martha Hill of New Ulm; and Mrs . Theodore Malz, Belle Plaine; Mrs. Herman Krueger, and Mrs. August Krueger of Hutchinson. From this group a Committee on Projects was appointed. This Committee is to present various ideas of projects to the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary is made up of women of the Minnesota District. This district is made up of 134 congregations, some being as far as 150 miles from here. The estimated potential of women eligible for the Auxiliary is about 12,000. The program for today is as follows: Auxiliar~ Agenda - October 19

9,30-10,30 a.m. Registration 10,30-10,45 a.m. Devotion

Faster E.F.Peterson st.James, Minnesota

2,30 -

3,15 p.m. rresentation by Students

College Choir I Professor M. Albrecht, Director Speeches by, A;'len Koestle.r Kenneth Jeske Violin solo by, Eunice Hagedorn More speeches by& Arlys Ohland Owen Dorn Sextet, Ruth Backer Le.Ann Sonntag Liz Brown Marion Wernecke Ruth llbrecllt Janet Sievert More speeches by& Frank Zs.bell Mary Funk Dale Markgraf Band - Director, Frofessor M. Albrecht 3,15 - 3,30 p.m. Closing Session

Com:nittee Re~orts Offering for the day

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October 1960

0 MLC Messen~er

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When a Christian has this true Word of God for so long a time , he must be ever on the alert so as not to lose sight of the significant meaning of the Gospel. When we take God 's Word without thinking 8f its true meaning, we are becoming formalistic, just as the Children of Israel did during their lifetimes . If our heart is not in the Word, all that is left is formality. Thus as we approach the Reformation season this year and every year let us take an account of ourselves to see whether we are letting our religion become formalistic or whether we still have the true spirit of the Reformation in our hearts. May we ever be appreciative of what our Heavenly Father has given us in His Word and Sacraments, and ever keep fixed in our hearts and minds the words of Luther: "Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word. "

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LONGER

In less than two weeks the cam-

pus of Dr. Martin Luther College By now, the embarrassing first will be host to the area congrega- -.:~ays for the new students are over. tions for the annual joint Reforma- · Things like innocently walking into tion Service. the wrong classroom, forgetting a This service, held in the eve- practice p eriod, or not knowing ning, will be on October 30. Be- where Herman is, have for th·e fore this time comes, however, most part been cleared up. let us ask ourselves a few quesHowever, judging from the extions concerning this time of year. pe riences of some of us who were Exactly what does this service new here last year, the majority of mElan to you? In fact. what does new students are still in a moderthe date October 31 bring t '.nind? c1.te state of confusion. Wherever Do you; when you hear thfs date, one is, he can hear exclamations think of the day on which the of surprise or indignation such as, spooks and goblins are out? Does "You mean we have to sign out just this day mean to you that it is to go for a walk?" or, "I didn' t Halloween and a time for mas- know we had to have special perquerade parties and pranks of all mission for that!" sorts? Yes, to new students our intriLet us for a moment consider cate system of rules must be a what happened on Oct0oer J l. Think real maze. back to the year of lSl 7. In this Another thing they are up apicture we should get a view of gainst is a whole new and unfamiliar St. Peter's Church. All of a sud- teaching staff. Every now and then den we see a short man hurriedly we still hear questions like, "Say, walking up to the doors of this what is that professor' s name ? church, In his hand he is carry- He never did tell us." New courses ing a do\;ument c,.mtaining the nine- and the methods each professor ty five theses . For this man is no uses are also a source of difficulother than Martin Luther. He ty for them, By now many are posts this paper on the church completely be w i l.d ere d at the • door stating that there would be a thought of writing "all those term discussion of the ninety-five papers ~" theses. Whatever the experiences ot Luther with this paper wanted the new students may be, they all to bring the heresies which had will have gained something by them arisen in the church out into the so_ that they will return next year open. In doing so he wanted to rid With more confidence J.nd enthusthe church of all false doctrine iasm. and put the church back as it should be, and as it was during the apostles' day. After this posting there was much controversy as all of us recall. Yet the Lord 2 lovers sat beneath the shade in His Almighty Power let His And 1 un 2 the other said.i ' true Word triumph in the end. How 14, 8 that you, be 9, We here at Dr. Martin Luther Have smiled upon this suit of mine~ College are privileged to have If 5 a heart it palps for thee. this true Word of God, which Lu- Thy voice is mu 6 melody. ther fought for during the 16th My 10 d'rest feelings are 4 you; century. We are able to learn it 1 Tis 7 to be thy loved 1, 2; in our classrooms where we have Say, oh nymph, wilt marry me? it as the basis for all of our know- Then lisped the maid, "Why 13 ly. " ledge .

Autumn At

This is the first time I sat down to re-study the Doctor Martin Luther College Catalog for 1959-1961 since I came here, and the effect is surprising. I can remember how my idea of the college formea as I first glanced through the catalog last spring, and how it took more definite shape as I settled down to more serious reading. By the time my decision was made to apply to DMLC I had quite a clear picture of what the campus and my life here would be like. Now as I study the cover of the catalog with its aerial view of the campus the feeling of strangeness is gone, as are my first impressions, formed 800 miles away in Michigan. At last my curiosity is satis fied as to what "Excelsior" is, and I know what the large gray area that looks like a hill in the lower right-hand corner of the cover is--a hill. At last I can find any spot on the cover or on the map inside and mentally picture myself in that spot, in familiar surroundings . I now know what goes on in the big black square labeled "!Administration Building" on the map, and that the arrowon Center

Home

Though I am away from home this .year again as autumn approaches in her coat of many colors, I can still remember the way she flourishes her paint brushes fearlessly among trees around my home. In the morning as the sun awakens, the dew on the golden leaves of the young elm catches the first gleams of sunlight; and then one knows that she is there. The trees that line the sleeping strawberry patch. seem to be competing with each other for the artist's ·attention. But she struts gaily along the branches, pretending she doesn't hear them and touching each and every leaf with one of the many colors she carries with her. She works quickly and at twilight as the sun retires, she stands aside to view her work and lays aside her brushes to disappear.

We must not hope to be mowers, And to gather the ripe gold ears Unless we have first been sower's .c..nd watered the furrows with tears.

It is not just as we take it, This mystical world of ours, Life's field will yield as we make it Street labeled "downtown" really A harvest of thorns or of flowers . means downtown. I realize what they mean when they head the parJohann W. van Goethe agraph devoted to Old Main "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" when I stop to think of all the Have you seen her touch? varied and vital activities it sup- Miss Autumn's passed this way, ports. I have become quite fam- Dressed for one last fling iliar with Lots #318 and #319, es- Before winter comes to stay. pecially the way the dew soaks through my shoes at 7 o'clock evFrom "Just Yesterday" ery morning. I have heard for by Vivian White myself the old college bell "ring out a victory gained on the field of athletics, " as stated on page 2 . But there is another deeper Is mortar put between bricks to feeling aside from that of being hold them together , or to keep them physically "at home," and that is apart? of b eing spiritually "at home:" There is a sense of "rightness" about beginning the day all together in chapel and hearing all those Both minds and fountain pens will strong voices join in a hymn of work when willed; praise, and that feeling extends But minds like fountain pens must to the classrooms, where the Word first be filled, of God influences all that is taught as it should. There is a feeling of pride in being here as I see these young people bow their head Man in a drug store: "I want some: consecrated lye." for grace before and for thanks Druggist: "You mean concentrated after their meal, and a feeling of lye." peace as I sit in the library studying, with the soft strains of the Man: "It does nutmeg any differauditorium organ in the back- ence. That's what I camphor. What does it sulphur?" ground. This seems to be for me the Druggist: "Fifteen scents. I never. natural and the right place to be, cinnamon with so much humor. " and to become a teacher in a Lu- Man: "Well, I should myrrh-myrrh theran school seems to be the one myrrh I I ammonia novice at it."

and only purpose towards which I can direct myself. My faith has been strengthened by being herE these few short weeks, and I am thankful that I was encouraged and led to apply to Doctor Martin Luther College.

Schneider: I'm a little stiff from bowling. Coach: I don't care "'Where you're from; you'll have to move faster if you want to make the team.

DMLC Messeln ger

October 1:960

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LYCEUMS PLANNED Each year through the arrangement of the University of Minnesota's Lecture and Concert Department, Dr. Martin Luther College receives a series of lyceum programs. This year 1 s series will consist of four programs to be held throughout the school year. In the first presentation on September 20, the student body assembled in the auditorium to see Howard Cleaves, a very skilled wild life photographer. Mr. Cleaves lectured to the students about his unique method of "shooting" animals at night. Accompanying this talk was a film entitled "Animals at Night in Color," which he himself has made over a period of ten years. Other programs included in this series will be Mr. Margrum and his program "Master of Magic" on November 15. Of special interest to the twelfth grade will be the program on J d.nuary 24 entitled: "Miracles of Modern Chemistry Demonstrated Before Your Eyes," Wiridi.ng up the season will be Mr, C. J. Albrecht and his "Marsh Mvsteries." Apparently it is to be a "Year-round story of 'Marsh Mvsteries' from a moose to a goose."

The Luther Literary League has selected the operetta, "Gondoliers" by Gilbert and Sullivan to be their production of the year . Officers of the organization are Kenneth Jeske, president; Arnold Nommenson, vice-president; Elsa Manthey, secretary; Kathy Stelse, treasurer. The advisory board includes Eunice Hagedorn, Norma Panning, Ron Shilling, George LaGrow, Paul Boehlke, and Marcus Buch. Their faculty advisor is again Tutor Wraalstad. Directing the operetta will be Elsa Manthey and Arnold Nommensen.

DMLC

RAMS VICTORIOUS IN HOMECOMING GAME

Crowded

Again

Because of crowded dormitory conditions, there are about fiftyeight college girls rooming in eleven different homes not on the Acquainted Picnic DMLC campus. Most of these homes are up on the College Hill Students gathered on the athle- and therefore the inconvenience tic field Sunday, September 11, of distance to the campus is not for the annual get-acquainted very great. These girls, for the most part picnic, planned by College III, was based on a calendar theme. take all their meals in the dining Students engaged in a game-per- hall, and consider the homes month basis, as well as a hunt where they are staying much as a for objects ranging from a pro- girl on campus considers her a place to study, fessor to an asp1rm. These dormitory,. games were designed to test the sleep, and converse with friends. However, a poll of the girls student's ability as a thinker, jumper, flyer, speller, football staying off-campus would not find player, and writer. The most them dissatisfied with this type of challenging event was the poetry living. There are several good writing contest in which each reasons for that preference. One "monthly" group was require ci is that it provides an atmosphere to participate. The winning which is much more homelike . NEW PROFESSOR!S poems have been printed below Then too, that long walk to school each day serves as a good way to INSTALLED for your enjoyment. Following the afternoon of fun work off the extra pounds which and frolic, an indoor picniS plague most girls. Dr. Martin Luther College served by the College II class, began the school year with openwas held in the dining hall. The ing services on Wednesday, Sepday was brought to a close with a p t· T h M joint chapel meeting. rac ice eac ers eet tember 7, 1960. Following an address by Professor C. L. December (College) Schweppe, president, the ReverParents end 0. Engel, chairman of the December is the month of snow, Board of Regents, installed ProAnd it is warmed by Christmas fessors R. Brei and F. Heiderich. Sunday, September 25, parents Professor Brei will teach the glow. of St. Paul's school children had following courses during the first All the baking and the shopping a pot-luck picnic for those students semester: Keep the' busy mothers hopping. Teaching Language who are going to practice teach Arts, Elementary School CurricEager children peek with glee this year at St. Paul's School. At the presents 'neath the tree. ulum, and Elements of Geography. The picnic began at 2:30 p. m. During the second semester he Look at all the dough it took! by having all the parents introduce will teach Children's Literature, Poor old father's pocketbook! themselves to all of the students. Principles and Techniques of At 3 :30 p. m. , after some games Teaching, and Introduction to EdDecember (High School) were played, the students went to ucation. Professor Heide rich the dining hall, where thev enjoyed will teach Elements of Geography, December is for Christmas, a pot-luck supper. General Science, Economic GeogFor sleighbells and for fun, Mr. Arthur Glende, principal -, raphy, and will also serve as For hollywreaths and mistletoe, took charp; e of the entertainment. football coach. And fun for everyone.

College III Heads Get -

Friday, September 30, 1960, was the Prep Homecoming. The week preceding it was filled with activitiestoworkuppep. It reached its climax when the game was won 7-0 against Butterfield. Wednesday, September 21, the "Make Butterfield Sizzle" button went on sale to the high school. Homecoming news was handed out in chapel, while posters sprang up in the buildings. Friday night, the 23rd. of September, the decoration committee, Chairman Lorene Greenwood, dressed up the Dining Hall to surprise everyone on Saturday. The following Monday everyone was able to purchase tickets. Something new in the Dining Hall--Wednesday night the 1 Homecoming Pep Song 1 was presented' by a group of rehearsed students. Mary Schoeneck on the violin and Karla Wagner on the flute accompanied the singing, Thursday noon was the Pep Fest. Cheers were led by our prep cheerleaders, Prof. Swantz encouraged pep with a few jokes, the players were introduced, and several chee rs concluded · the P8i-J Fest. On Friday at 6:00 p. m., a snake dance began. It led the students · across the campus, to Hermann Park , and ended on the athletic field, Here the Pep Band, on the Ram float, played several songs, and cheers were rehearsed. A large Luther L, made of iron and stuffed with old mattresses, was burne.d. As the flames_died a.w ay, the crowd hurried down to Johnson Field, At John~on Field, the seniors to the fresl]men lined up from the dressing room to the goal post, and from there the band gave the team a send-off. During half time, Pep Band organized formations on the field in the shape of a circle, a square, and an "L." Following the game, a reception was held in the gym. Prof. Oldfield was master of ceremonies and read a letter of regret from President Eisenhower 9 s secretary. Eunice Hagedorn played a violin selection, and, the Sextet sang three songs. Karl Peterson, Roger Frank, and a panel of S. Hasse, E! Backer ,M. Lenz, and D. Luetke provided an imitation T. V .program. This program, entitled 'WhaP s My Name .' had Miss Krook and Mr. Wraalstad as guests.

DMLC Messenger

October 1960

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A HASTY CONFERENCE '.IAS CALLED .AS THE PRESIDENT'S PI.AnE CIRCLED I N THE MAI N OFFICE OF THE AIRPORT.

This fall we were privileged to add seven members to our teaching staff, in both our academic and music departments. Professor Raymond Brei was secured as instructor in education in the college department, Professor Brei was graduated from Concordia Teachers' College at Seward , Nebraska, in 1933, and since then accumulated twenty-six years of teaching experience . He has served as a school visitor for ten years, was a member of the Wisconsin Synod Board of Education for five years, and has served as a member of the Nebraska District Board of Education. Before coming to New Ulm, Professor Brei was principal of the Lutheran school in Stanton, Nebraska.

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Miss Cooper was also the recipient of a Fullbright Scholarship and spent a year in Paris studying under the renowned Andre Marchal.

Mr. James Fletcher, a native of Peoria, Illinois, received his Bachelor of Music degree from Illinois Wesleyan at Bloomington, Illinois, in 19 58. He was awarded his Master's degree at the University of Illinois in 1960 under a fellowship program. Mr. Fletcher was one of four students at the University, selected by its music faculty, to present an honor recital. Being so chosen is comparable to being awarded a performer's certificate at any other institution. In addition to his studies at these schools and a summer of study at Union Theological SemAnother professor was added inary in New York City. Mr. to our faculty in the person of Mr. Fletcher has been privately instructed by such well-known musFred Heiderich. Professor Heiderich studied ical figures as Andre Marchal and for two years at the University of Catherine Crozeri. Mr. Fletcher Wisconsin, Milwaukee Branch, is also a member of Phi Mu Alpha, and completed his education at the a professional musicians' fraterUniversity in Madison, He re- nity. ceived his Bachelor's degree there Mr. Howard C. Thorson arin 1957. He has also attended one summer school session here at rived in New Ulm shortly after the beginning of the fall term to asDMLC. Professor Heide rich' s first sume his position as piano instruct e aching position was in the Wheat- tor . He, in addition to giving piaon C,.;mmunity School, Wheaton, no lessons, has consented to give Illinois, and prior to joining our voice lessons to a limited number faculty, he taught at the Lutheran of pupils. Mr. Thorson received his High School in Racine, Wisconsin. Here his duties include the teach- Bachelor's degree from the Mining of general science, economic neapolis College of Music and geography, and the elements of holds a Master's degree from geography. He is also serving as Boston University where such internationally famous musicians football and track coach. Mr. Rollin Westendorf of the as David Blair Mc Clo sky, Paul Theological Seminary at Thiens- Ulanowsky, and Kar 1 Geiringer ville, Wisconsin, is serving as were his instructors . He also tutor of high school Latin and al- studied with Friedrich Jagel at gebra and as instructor of several Boston's New England Conservaphysical education classes . Mr. tory of Music. This past season, Westendorf, a native of Bay City, Mr. Thorson, a tenor, sang with Michigan, is a graduate of North- the Staatsoper of Hamburg, Gerw&sterri College at Watertown, many. Before his activities abroad, Wisconsin, and has completed one year of instruction at the Thiens- Mr. Thorson was head of the Voice Department and Director of Musiville Seminary. cal Organizations at Berry College Mr. James Schneider, who in Atlanta, Georgia. He has al-has been with us once before as so held teaching positions in Gentutor, returned this year to serve eva, Alabama, and Pensacola and again in that capacity. Mr. Miami, Florida. Mr. Thorson has had extenSchneider will also assume some sive professional public expercoaching responsibilities . ience. · Hh, apµearances in opera, Our music department has been oratorio, concerts, recitals, and indeed fortunate to add to its ranks on television have taken him th'r ee instructors possessing ex- through New England and the South ceptional qualifications and color- as well as through Central and ful backgrounds: Miss Emily South America. Cooper, Mr. James Fletcher, and Mr. Howard C. Thorson. Miss Cooper received her Bachelor's degree in music in 1957 from Henderson State College, "I'm looking for a criminal lawyer," said the stranger. "Have located in her hometown, Arkayou one in this town?" delphia, Arkansas. She received "Well, we've suspected so for her Master's degree from the Eastman School of Music, Roches- years, but we've never been able to catch him at it." te r, New York, in 1960.

Co1llege

Our class enters its final year at DMLC twenty-two strong. This includes fifteen men and seven otherwise. With mixed feelings, we note that Ronald Klug Edmund S hafer and Ronald z~ are not

The 11 DMLC Messenger 11 is publiehed dur i ng t h e months of October, November, December, Fe b ruary, March, Ap ril, l,'. e.y, and June• The subecription price is one d~llar and . fifty c cents per annum. Sing le cop ies are with ~s thi_s yea_r .. Both Ro_ns are twenty cents. vi e request payment teachmg m M1ch1gan, while Ed in advance. The 11 1,:eaaenger" is ccnhas accepted a call to teach in tinued after time of subscription Kenosha, Wisconsin. We miss he.a exp ired, unless we are notified their fellowship, but are happy _to discontinue . and all arr~are . are that they are doing the Lord's 1paid. All business commun1ca~1one k sh ould be addressed to the Business wor · · . •,'. ana ger.· Contributions a.re requestWe are glad to have Richa rd .e d from all alumni undergraduates, Sonntag back in our midst after a ·a nd friends ' year of teaching. · a lso wish The ai~ of 11 The Messenger 11 is to welcome two new members to 'to offer such ma t erials a.a will be our ranks, Marcus Buch and Ro- .b e iv!ficial a.a well a.a intere s t i n~ ger Hinz, who are also returning ~ o our readers, to ke~p the alumni to DMLC after a period of teach- in a closer contact with th~ . col. • l ege a nd to foster school s p 1r1t.

mg. At our organizational meeting, Editor ...........•• Arlys Ohland the following officers were elec- Associate Editor .. Ronald Shilling ted: president, Jerry Gronholz; Assistant Editors .. . Elsa Manthey the vice-president, Roger Walter; • •• • . • •• • •... . . .. . Leanne Timm the secretary-treasurer, Deborah ................. Diane Van Loo Dorn. Paul Boehlke was chosen Business Manager .....• . .•....• as Student Union representative. . .. .........•.• . Elaine Tullberg Marcus Buch and Ann Eriksson News Editor ...•. Marie Memiicke were elected to the Student CounAssistants .... Elizabeth Brown cil. •.. • .•. . . . .•....Barbara Weyland Class Briefs: ••.•. . ....•..... : • Yvonne Smith Marcus Buch has been faith- • • . . • . . • . . . . . • . . • • . . Mary Funk fully assisting as music hall in- Feature Editor •..•. Eunice Schulz spector while Franklin Zabell, Assistants . .. . •.. .Kathy Stelse the regular inspector, is at prac- •• , •... ..... . . Pauline Rupprecht tice school. Art Editor ... . ....•. Judy Kirwan Congratulations are in store Sports Editors .• . .. Dale Markgraf for Paul Fritze, who became en- ....... . .. . . . •. . • , . Mary Deglow gaged to Charlotte Rauschke on ... ..•..• . . . .•...• . . . John Trapp Sept. 24. Alumni Editor ... • . Dorothy Vogel Pat Airlie showed herself to Photography Editor be a staunch defender of co-ed- .. . ....• . ....•.. .. Donald Helwig ucation in Professor Schweppe's Circulation Manager . •..• . ••.•..• class. • • ... .. ....... .Winfred Vatthauer Two of our classmates, Jim Assistants ..• .. •. Kathie Stern Enter and Paul Boehlke, took ... . . . . . .• . ..•.. Daniel Southard courses this summer at Mankato Typists ... . •..• Pauline Rupprecht State and Marquette University .••. .. ..••.••.. . . Arlene Fandrey respectively. . .....••......••. Lucille Seifert Conducting class found Roger ...... ...... Patricia Allerheiligen Walter and Paul Boehlke to be . . . . . . • . . • . . • . • • . . . . Kathie Stern slightly handicapped: the ends ................. Miriam Kietzer were broktn -Jff their Datonl..: . How .. . •..... . ......••. Diane Miller did that happen, boys? . ••••.•.••........•. Kathy Stelse

October 1960

DiMLC Messenger

CAMPUS CHATTER Ninth Grade

lost one game! Of ;ourse they only played one game. What wa·s that name, fellows, any objections! The homecoming was a big success this year in our opinion, and we 9d like to commend the seniors on their fine work. We hope we can fill their shoes next year. We overheard two girls in the hall the other day. One said to the other, "What position does your brother play on the team?" Answer, "Oh, sort of a crooked, a bent position. "

we also elected Lyle Schneider Colle.ge Ill to be our vice-president. Karen Raaths was elected to record all Do you remember your freshthe "important" things which take Rollicking Rollers man year? Was it the beanies? place at our meetings. Then, of The Junior class had a roller the signs? the initiation? or your course, someone had to have the skatingpartyonSeptember 27, The first class activity? Our new duty of collecting and taking care party was held at the Hilltop Roller freshman class seems to be starting of the monies of our class. Ardis Rink, Mr, Fletcher and Tutor out right with home-coming signs! Rodewald was elected to this job Westendorf were the chaperons, Here are a few that really caught of treasurer of our class. A few spills and minor mishaps the eye: "Have Rams, Will Butt Next ·on the agenda was the added to the evening's merriment, Indians," Dial V For Victory," election of the Student Council After the roller skating the class ."Lick Butterfield,'' ( The SuckerRepresentatives. Norma Veach met in the Student Union for reslogan ), and the most original, and Dan Gartner were elected by freshments, "Miss Beat Butterfield", was given our class to carry the responsi- Festive Farewell to one of our freshman girls. bility uf , those po;:;itfons. Dennis A farewell party was given for Newly elected officers of the Twelfth Grade Schultz was chosen to be our Stu- Miss Judy Bohlmann in the DMLC freshman class are: President dent Union Representative. At kitchen. A giddy-gabby group of Burt ·Fromke, Vice-P:r es ident this meeting we did not yet decide girls enjoyed a lunch consisting of Robert Schroer Secretary Sharon Class Officers on our class activity for the fall. cake, lemonade, and co.f fee. Rodewald, Treasurer E 11 en President: David Luetke However, another class meeting, Exciting Election Wenzel. For Student Council John Vice President: Gerry Schroer was held on October 4, at which The Junior class exercised Grqnholz and Gloria SchlieL Secretary: Jean Quast we decided to have a roller-skat- their voting rights at their second Treasurer: Geri Lueck ing party on October 17. This class meeting. The election reStudent Council Representatives: activity should help us all to be- sulted in the following officers and Karl Peterson come acquainted with our fellow representatives. Tenth Gra1die Naomi Springstroh classmates better and thus have a President - James Fenske Student Union Representative: much more enjoyable time here Vice President - Winfred President - Dean Krueger Linda Wendt at school during the year. Vatthauer Vice-President - Dale Walz Class Activity: Roller-skating party, Treasurer - Phyllis Hass Secretary - Judy Schewe Tuesday, October 4, College IISecretary - Janice Gorne Treasurer Joan ·Enter Senior Sketches Student Council RepresentaStudent Council representa• Medical wonder- Paula Willhite is The loss of a few, the addition tive-Don Helwig tives-Janice Watchke having cats over her puppies! of the new, and the return of the Student Union Representa ...James Tjernagel WfJ ho{E fran no.v m .ban Wemocke:old timer have formed what has tive-George LaGrow Tht Sophomore class is planwill play it cool in chem, lab, started off as a battling year of su cThe teaching profession has ning a Halloween party for the We hear C 4rol Nolte lost la- 1ffilB' cess. The officers-in-charge are reduced the College Junior class Friday before Halloween. becauae phy. ed. class v.as had president, Werner Lemke; vice- to forty-eight in comparison with The sophomore class was the in the rain-she ~aw red•! president, Dan Southard; secretarv last year's eighty-two. Twenty proud maker of the Luther Ram Fact revealed in phy. ed.: Mary Linda Berg; treasurer, Carol Pol- two classmates are teaching in float which was used to carry the Schoeneck has claustrophobia. lesch; and Student Council represen- various parts of the United States. membersofthepepbandto Johnson Jon Scharlemann, where cb yru find tative, Carla Hoenecke. Their Eleven of thetwenty-two had taken Field. those high-door knobs ·you run first planned action was "operation the two year-two summer school Some of the sophomore girls into'? wheelus," a drill in the art of going course; eight had taken two years have organized a softball team Karl Peterson, is there no end to around and around on wheels. This and one summer; three, Judy called the "Zanettes." In one of your social climbing? Who 9 swas done Monday, September 26. Bohlmann, Richard Krueger, and their games they were victorious the next penpal, Khrushchev? Preceding this had been a su r- Marilynne Mull, took emergency over the girls of the Senior team.The f.:111 debut of KPRF-TV's newprise attack on three of our fellow calls, panel-show, "What'~ My Name? students, This maneuver was held Var~ing Vocations was a great success, Too bad in tne Smaenc Uniop on Sunday, SepThe nine other students who it will never be seen again-it tember 11. in honor of the three who didn 9 t return chose separate occuwas rigged! were leaving the class to accept tea pations. The Class Election of officers Garda Voecks' dates are getting- ching missions. Evelyn Leyrer is Russel Kopitske and Joyce took place at our first meeting, more mature all the time, Lat- now teaching in Sanborn Minnesota Heyer are continuing their .educaThey are as follows: Ken Bode, est has a "goatee"! JoAnne Kreie in Lake Mills Wis: tion at River Forest, For this President; Sharon Sweetland, consfo, and Roland Helmr~ich in year Mary B~rgschatz is working Vice-President; Harry Hagedorn Artington, Minnesota. as a doctor's receptionist, Dave Treasurer; Sandy Carlson , To maintain the size and st an- Fein and Irene Boettcher are bofo Secretary. Willard Engel is our dard of our troop, it was necessary working in their home towns. newly elected Student Council reto take in new recruits. This leaves Wedding bells rang for Lora Meyer presentative, and Carol Versteegh College us as the largest class on campus. on August 21, who is now Mrs, H. retained her position as the other A belated but heartv welcome to Henn, of Shakopee, Minnesota, On representative. Edith Buss and Donna Windmeyer. October 3, Richard Veach entered The class fall activity was a Also a welcome back to Russell the armed services, He is now a roller skating party, held October Happy and eager to learn, we Schwalbe who was tempo rar il v member of the United States Marine 3o In the past two years the parties eighty-three college freshmen of removed from our ranks for a stay Corps. Ken Nolte has divided his have been fun and this year it was Dr. Martin Luther College began in the Lacrosse "infirmarv." We working time between Dannheim's again so. It is always quite our new studies here on Septem- are all glad to have him back with Dairy and Ebert9s Drive-In, He apparent which class had its party ber 6. us. also finds time to provide bus or the night before, everyone walks The first matter of importance Though the power of our fQr_ces taxi service, Gene Lang is workwith a limp the next day. wdlich w-e had to settle was to get nas reduced in number, the enthu- i.ng in Calj.f ornia. We'd like to welcome all the organized. This we did in a class siasm, interest, and tactics have Pretty Parakeet new members of our class. We're meeting held on September ~ .:J. obviously grown, This is shown in A small blue and white parakeet glad to have you with us. At this meeting the class officers the variety of opinions and thoughts has been adopted by the girls at The girls have organized a were elected. Presiding over the shown at our class conferences, Let Waldheim. Karen Emmett is the softball team which goes by the class this year is Dan Hennig. us all remember to get together, real owner of the bird, but she name of the "Junior Jokers". In case Dan should ever be indis- work together, and enjoy together, a agreed to let Waldheim be "PU 9 S" They 9ve had a good season so far, posed at the time of any meeting, totally victorious year. foster-home.

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Dr. Martin Luther College New Ulm, Minnesota October 19, 19 60 Dear Members of DMLC Ladies v Auxiliary, Welcome to the campus of. Dr. Martin Luther College, b~tter known to us as DMLC. We should like to tell you a little history and give you a brief tour of our cam pus. As you entered the campus , you saw a stone monument bearing the name of the school. This monument was a gift to the school by the student b0dy of 1949-1950. Coming into the campus, you will notice a white frame building on the right hand side of the 'road. The Board of Trustees authorized the construction of this temporary building in 1945. The structure, known as West Hall, is still used today by 33 girls. Next you see the administration building which was completed in 19 28. It contains 13 classrooms , -a library, a gymnasium, and an audi tori um -chapel. Across the road is Hillcrest Hall. In 19 20 this former president's residence was converted into a girls 'dormitory. Today it pMvides dormitory space for 31 girls . Centennial Hall, built in 1950, is the "home" of 158 girls . This structure also houses a gym for all of the girls of the school to use, an art room, a Messenger 7Excelsior work room (school newspaper and year book respectively), a room for the girls living off campus to use, and last, but not least, a girls' canteen. Leaving Centennial Hall, you will notice in front of you a brick building with Gothic windows and a steeple. This is Old Main,which today houses the kitchen and dining area, living quarters for some music and library personnel, piano lesson rooms, and living room for 19 college girls.

DMLC Messenger

Oct1o her

19610

In 1883 the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Minnesota resolved at its convention, held in New Ulm, to establish an educational institution of its own. This school was to be a theological training center, primarily, but was also to conduct normal, classical, and academic courses, open only to male students. The school became co-educational in

1896.

By fall of 1884, the building constructed on the four acres of donated land was completed . "Old Main, " as we know it today, was dedicated on November 9, 1884 â&#x20AC;˘ Being the only building on the campus, it served as classrooms, as a dormitory, as aprofessor 9 s living quarters, and as a dining hall. In 189 2 when the Minnesota Synod, together with the Wisconsin Synod and Michigan Synod, founded the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Wisconsin and Other States, DMLC became a teacher-training center with a three-year preparatory course and a two-year college. In 1919 a fourth year was added to the high school department. The third year of college was added in 1927, while the fourth year of college was added in 19 50. The construction you have noticed to your left, is the beginning of the riew Music Hall. Ground Breaking Ceremonies were held September 27, 1960, at 10:00 a. m. Across from the construction area stands our present Music Hall, which was built in 1911 as a chapel. In 19 26 it was converted for use as a Music Hall. It contains a classroom, 12 piano and 8 organ practice rooms. The basement is used as ~ Student U:nion. Continuing the tour, we s ee the Men's Dormitory. It was built in 1911 with an addition built in 19 26 ~ Besides dormitory space for 147 boys, it provides the boys with a gym, a lounge, and a canteen. Next to the MeJJ's Dormitory stands the home of the Dean of Students. Across the road, you wi'll see a frame house, which serves as a professor's home and also as "Waldheim, " a dormitory for 12 '.:!Oll~ge girls. Southeast of "Waldheim" is one of the professorages, while five other prof es so rages were built west of "Waldheim." These homes have been constructed since 1953. The garages and boiler plant are the next two buildings you see on your right. The heating plant was constructed and ready for use in 1928, while the garage space was built at a later date. To your left is the athletic field, with its one baseball diamond, two softball diamonds, and four tennis courts. This completes the brief tour of our present-day campus of 40 acres and gives you a brief idea of where most of the 500 plus students stay (115 live off campus). This is the campus and the school to which we welcome you. We hope you will enjoy your visit here and come back to see us again. Sincerely yours, THE STUDENTS

NtW N\U~IC... HALL

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Vol. LI No. 2

November

1960

LADIES' AUXILIARY BEGI.NS TO FUNCTION Between 750 and 800 ladies from a radius of 200 miles were on hand to attend the first meeting of the DMLC Ladies' Auxiliary, held on the college campus on Wednesday, October 19. Professor Schweppe and the Rev. o. Engel, president of the Board of Regents, welcomed the ladies in the morning. At this meeting the Ladies' Auxiliary was organized and the officers were elected. Heading the ladies' group is Mrs. Philip Carlsberg of Delano. First and second vice-presidencies were taken by Mrs. Leonard Miller, st. James, and Mrs. Roland Hoenecke, of New Ulm, respectively. Mrs. Oliver Teske, Buffalo, was elected secretary, while Mrs. E. Seifert, Marshall, was assigned the treasurer's office. The Rev. Emil Peterson of St. James, chairman for the first meeting of the auxiliary, was sel1"' ected to be pastoral advisor. From each of the six conferences, a lady was chosen to serve on the executive committee. The group decided that the buying of a food mixer for the college kitchen would be their first project since the old mixer is in constant need of repairs. Over $1, 000 was collected in the afternoon for this purpose. The morning session was ended with a movie on DMLC 9 s history and a resume of a student's campus life today. The ladies were then conducted around the campus by student guides. Entertainment was provided by students of DMLC during the af' ternoon session. Musical entertainment was provided by College --,. /J / Choir I and the band, conducted / t'fOU. f J ,,1-tl.U.nCn by Professor M. Albrecht. Arlen Koestler, student body president, served as emcee. J J II The Ladies' Auxiliary was pro- D tl,JJCflfUIZ.ll ...>- (ltZ,~Oh, posed by the Rev. M. J. Lenz, president of the Minnesota District. Many students witnessed the A committee was created to study the possibilities of such an organ- cheerleading tryouts of twentyization. This committee submit- four college and high school stuted a report to the 1960 Minnesota dents held four weeks ago, MonDistrict Convention held at New day, October 24, in the gymnasium. Ulm during June. In the college department nine students tried out for the five , openings. - Those elected were Sylvia Nass, Leona Nass, Lois Pruetz, Linda Stuebs, and Le Roy Robbert -- all college sophomores. In the high school department 15 girls tried out for the positions on the high school "A" and "B" teams. Four were chosen for the "A" team, namely: Lorna Palmer, Elizabeth Klatt, Ellen I Christman and Sharon Huebner. Eight tried out for the three po s id ops on the "B" team. Those selected by the students were Rhonda Dallman, Kathy Albrecht, and Janean Fahning. College cheerleaders made their first appearance of the basketball season last evening at the opening college game and the high school will make their first appearance on November 25.

Gives Vocal Recital

DR. MARTIN LUTHER COllE6£

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Mr.Thorson

ORGAN FUND RECIPIENT OF UBSTANTIAL GIFT It is always a happy feeling to

Wednesday, November 16, at 8:00 p. m., students of DMLC assembled in the auditorium to Jiear Mr. Howard Thorson, accompanied by Miss Ruth Vornholt, in a vocal recital. Mr. Thorson, a tenor, who spent this past season with the Staatsoper of Hamburg, Germany, presented a varied program containing numbers sung in English, German, Italian, and French. The program was as follows: Henry Purcell. ................ . Adam's Sleep I Take No Pleasure Halcyon Days Franz Schubert...........•..... Am Feierabend Der Neugierige Ungeduld Hugo Wolf ...........•......... Verschwiegene Liebe Gebet Der Musi.kant

,be able to report a growth where growth is eagerly desired. In the very recent past the DMLC Memorial Organ Fund re- · Giacomo Puccini ...•.••........ ceived a sizable contribution, a Three Opera Arias check in the amount of $300. 00. E lucevan le stelle "Tosca" The donors were the members of Che gelida manina "La Bothe Wisconsin State Lutheran heme" Teachers' Conference. At the Nessun dorma ! "Turartdot" annual convention of this group, held at Wisconsin Lutheran High Claude Debussy ............... . School, Milwaukee, on November Les ingenus 3rd and 4th, it was resolved again Le Faune to remember our Organ Fund. Colloque sentimental Similar action had been taken by this group at previous conven- Francis Poulenc ............... . tions. Reine des ·mouettes As a result of this addition, • C'est ainsi que tu es the amount in the fund approxiPaganini mates $16,000.00. Readers of the MESSENGER will surely be Paul Hindemith...•............. pleased to hear of this splendid On Hearing "The Last Rose gift as we 11 as of the growth this Of Summer" On A Fly Drinking Out Of His fund is experiencing. It is our hope that such participation in the Cup fund as herewith reported will be an incentive for continued support Richard Hageman .............. . of this worthy fund on the part of Music I Heard With You all friends of DMLC. Miranda

OPERETTA CAST LIST Duke of Plaza - T.oro ••••••••••••••••••••••••• Ken Jeske Luiz •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Roland Schultz Don Alhambra ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Dan Hennig Marco Palmieri ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jim Fenske Guiseppe Palmieri ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Owen Dorn Antonio ••••••••••• , ••••••• , •••••••••••••• Timothy Voss Francesco. , •••• , ••• , • , ••••••••••••••••••• Eldon Lemke Giorgio, • , ••••••••• , ••••• , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dennis Schultz Annibale.,,.,, •• , •••••• , •••• .••• , •••••••••.••• Bob Kugler Duchess, , • , • , •• , , ••••••• , •••••••••••••• Elaine Tulloerg Casilda, •••••••••••••••••••.~·•••••••••• ·Barbara Weyland Gianetta. • • • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .Edith Buss Tessa ••••••••••• , •••••••••••••••••••••••• Janet Sievert Fiametta ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Judy Koepsell Giulia . ...•.....•... , .........•. ·.•...•••• LeAnn Sonntag Vittoria Pauline Rupprecht Inez Jane Heid The chorus is made up of college and high school students.

November 1960

1D MLC · Mes&enger

Pa.ge 2

EDUCATION

fl l<~mem6et

A (ONT/NlJ/NG

/l,,ani~1l,,-l~y .Q In grade school the day before .S¾\~ X ti Thanksgiving always seemed more ... I"\ I 1'I bl~ E. of a holidaytomethan Thanksgiv- N~e.'J:) <.Of' f\!~1SMTt\'N5U .. ing itself. I can remember the slickwhitepapers withlarge eographed turkeys on them and the energy with which we attacked them. Out came all the crayons~ stubby brown, red, black and yellow, and soon we had a turkey~---~-.~~~---------1 with more colorful feathers than a &.v~N YouR. 'l E-.l'T FR\~ ~'bS peacock's. Then cam·e the expectWot1'r te.LL Youi \ ant wait as the best ones were put up on the bulletin board. Studies were often neglected ,on that day, and we spent the afternoon playing some sort of game. The one I remember best was a word game--the teacher would print the word "THANKSGIVING" GE.~1'R.UPE., Mu~i '-(ouS< on tJie blackboard in large letters t-tioTttER f'r~Y-S COME w,Tfl? and we would see bow many words _ _ _ _ _ ___.;;;;,._ _ _ _ _ _ _,..1 we could make with the letters in THE DATE it. The competition would ge(quite heated, and often the winner ob~ tained ·his title by only one word Of THANKSGIVING , Toward .the close of the day we usually · had cookies or cupcakes There must have been great for a treat. One year we had some.: rejoicing on that first Thanksgiving thing special-- -ice cream with the Day observed by the Pilgrims in colored silhouette of a turkey in 1621: rejoicing that their fields the center. · had produced food, that thev them Then_came the 3:30 bell, and selves had not been captured or we went out into the cold Novem- killed by Indians, and, what is ber air, sh1Iffling through the few most important, that they were leaves that were left, home to a free to worship as they plea'sed in w~r~ kitchen to watch the prep- the new country of their dreams. arahon of dressing and pumpkin In this early colony of Plymouth pie, ho :spedal date w::is set for Thanks giving; the settlers merely got together to give general thanks when Governor Bradford saw a good cause for it, Thus, Thanksgiving The annual fall concert given 'Day was an informal celebration by the Aeolians, Marluts, and the not confined to any specific date. band was presented on Sunday, As the English colonies grew November 20, at 3:00 p. m . The and spread in the years after 1621, fall concert, usually held in Nov- local observances were held which ember, and the last spring con- were similar to that first Thankscert in May are both secular in giving at Plymouth. These, too, nature. Before Easter these were not at set dates but whenever groups also present a sacred con- an important event took place, such cert, in which the high school as a victory over the Indians, a choirs and College Choir II also good ~arvest, or the return of participate. peace in 1784 after the RevolutionThe audience enjoyed the fol- ary War. lowing program: ThanksgivingDaywasfirstproclaimed a national holiday on No AEOLIANS ~~~ber 26, 1789, w_!le_!!_President - directed by Bethel Kell Washington made a proclamation Lolly Too Oum to that effect in honor of the newlyacc. by Judith Sievert developed Constitution. After this, soloist, Barbara Weyland mahy 'states annually celebrated Good Night, My Someone their own dav of Thanksgiving , acc. by Elaine Heier It was President Lincoln, who, My Desert Flower in 1863, set the official date for a acc. by Ruth Backer, piano national Thanksgiving Day as the Karen Emmett, drum last Thursday in November. It has Erma Hamann, flute remained at this date ever since, except during the administration of MARLUTS F. D. Roosevelt, who changed it to - directed by Frank Zabell the third Thursday in November. The Sleigh This he did in response to retailers' Shenandoah compl_aints that there were too f:w soloist, Dan Hennig shopping days between Thanksg1vSometimes I Feel Like A Mothering Day and Christmas. However , less Child his a_ction produced su~h upro~-r acc. by Kenneth Jeske that m 1941 Congress finally sei. soloist, Marcus Buch tied the matter by proclaiming our Wait For the Wagon national Thanksgiving Day as the Trio, David Brohn fourth Thursday in November, (cont. to p. 6 col. 2)

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CONCERT

At onetime this entireuniverse was ruled by man's powerful hand. He held the high offices of the city, I 1 • ! state, and nation. Man alone conThis past summer six of the ducted the important businesses. members of our faculty attended He was known as the sole "bread- summer sessions at various colwinner"for his family. At home lie leges and universities. Three was a "king in his castle" and his others at the present time are atwife was the willing help meet who tending Mankato State College. slaved to make his dinners just as Professor Backer attended the he _wanted .them, and to raise hie University of Minnesota for ten children with a tender hand; leaving weeks, He majored in musicology any needed punishment to be execu- which includes all fields of music, ted by the "master of the house." The specific courses which he took But somewhere through the pas- were The Life and Works of Heinsing of time, man has lost his pro- rich Schuetz, two courses in min~nt place in the world, No lon- American music, and the H'tstory ger is he the only provider of the of Church Music, The course family, nor does he run the nation'~ concerning the life of Heinrich politics and important businesses. , Schuetz is the only one of its kind He is slowly slipping from his seat offered in this country, and his of power and is being replaced bv instructor in Church Music was woman. Dr. Heinrich Fleischer, who is When rising in the morning '\\'.idely . ~mown in music circles, man can no longer hope to see ad~ Professor Backer·arso minored in licious, hot breakfast waiting · for aesthetics. him in the kitchen, Instead he is Professor Brick took an eightmore likely to encounter a kitchen week course in Latin at the Unisink laden with dirty dishes, his versity of Wisconsin and also parshirt unpressed, and a hurriedly ticip_a ted in a Latin workshop sprawled note, indicating after ther~, His studies included the some decipherment, that some hired reading of the works of such intelgirl will come to clean the house lects as Cicero, Ovid, and Julius later in the day. Attached to this Gaesar. In addition, he audited a note is a list of groceries that he course in ancient mythology and should stop f,or on his way home took a course in Hellenistic Greek, from work. Professor Hartwig spent eight So after drinking a glass of cold w~eks studying the hist?ry o~ the t omato juice for his breakfast, and ~~ddle ~ges at t?e Umver_sity of hiding his wrinkled shirt under his Wisconsm at Madison. This was suit coat h"" h··--i ~- out cf tJ..,_ h~··"c the first of four such sessions reand proc'eeds·~~\;; garage:·~ A;-;;;,_ quired to complete his chosen ual, the car is not there, Later course, . when questioning his wife she will Professor Kaiser commuted ta tell him that she needed it much Mankato State College to take four more than he dtd. This explanation cours~s in mathematics. Hi~ prohe usually accepts without further gram mcl~ded An Introduction to comment. Mathematics, College Algebr~, But man refuses to hear himself ~olleg!=! Trigonometry, and Analybe called the "fallen race " and so heal Geometry• he fights with one of the few arguProfessor Swantz also st~died ments left-politics. Can woman at Mankato S_tate College for elevearn enough votes to surpass man in en weeks this su_mmer where he this field? Let us look carefully at t_ook two cour~es m botany. These the woman who is running for our ~ourses both involved lecture perrnd town office. When she. is opposing s and labo~atory work. Pro- : the man w)lo has run successfully ~ess?{ Swantz is also one of our for mavor for the past two years e:~~iJ members who is attending does she "sling mud" at him, saving time gHcou_rses at_ the pre_sent many untrue things, as his past · e is studying chemistry opponents have done? No. Her at Mankato State College, strategy is much simpler. She calmly appears on the television screen in every home of the city and announces her future plans. She doesn't make the same futile promises for less city taxes and more parking areas, which can never be fulfilled, But instead she cries for the need of orphanages ' and better homes for the blind chil , dren of the community, giving her ~ solemn promise to fulfill these needs if she is elected. With this /1 ~ pledge she presents, on the screen, 1 }. ~ \' \' Ii several such unfortunate children~ ( 11yl \1 1 of the community, who appear 1 ) J~ , 1~ ~ wearing old torn dresses and /i V°-.sY present a piea for help .. with theirwrinkled shirt, her male opponent eyes. slowly sips the left-over tomato . Mea~while, at home, sitting juice as he picks up the telephone quietly m front of his television to call the city council and off er set, unbuttoning the collar of his his resignation.

P/R/()(f/SS

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November 1960

College II It seems that the College II class is a little low on news this issue , as all are too busy studying, reading, and thinking to take time to make the headlines. Two of our classmates , however , managed to take time out from the regular routine to attend the wedding of former classmate , Miss Faye Scherzer, to Mr. Frank Lake. Yvonne Smith and Janet Witt were the 'lucky' two and both served as bridesmaids for a lovely wedding. The entire class took time out one day and elected a very capable committee of five students to set the plans for Christmas decorations . The College II class, in accordance with tradition , will soon be actively engaged in beautifying the halls of the administration building. Speaking of time off, November week-end was a welcome vacation to all those involved. The few of us who stayed on campus managed to have some fun and catch up on ·a few winks of sleep. Those of us who went home, to homes of friends, relatives, or classmates all had an enjoyable vacation and are eagerly awaiting our next holiday. Since we returned, we have noticed the loss of one of our classmates. John Pankratz has diEContinued his studies and may soon be entering into military service . We all wish him the best of luck. In the line of accomplishment, the Stereos , a College IT girls' softball team emerged as the season champions under the capable pitching of Marlene Maertz and the leadership of Marilyn Bartsch. This jolly group also plann·ed an informal get-together in order to celebrate the accomplishment of this feat. In order to keep our mathematical aoility functioning properly, we wish to leave you with a simple math problem . At the close of the past school year, we had 24 males in our college class. The following · are no longer with us : R. Baer, G. Glaze, R. Helmreich, A. Irvine, J. Pankratz, and J. Schultz. This leaves us with how man~girls? We are sorry to report that one of our classmates, Jim Sheridan, was late in returning from the vac;atton .sin,ce his father. suffered a stroke during vacation. We pray for a speedy recovery for his father.

Are You Observant?

Moat students see me three times a day. Try to find mel I'll tell you whera I am ilil the next issue of the Messenger.

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Class News Ninth Grade her chem. lab. experiments in Her latest attempt to do one outside of class almost resulted in disaster to the dining hall. Her dinner napkin burned up in her birthday candle, November 1.

Ten th G,r ad e class from now on.

"House of Horrors" set the pattern for the Halloween Party held on October 28. Almost everyone came dressed either as a character from a comic strip or from a nursery rhyme. Each one was taken through the house of horrors in the dark. After the lights went on, games were beEleventh •G rade gun. Bobbing for apples and"Moriarty, Are you there ?" were played . Foot-long hot dogs, olives, -hotTuesday, October 25, the Junchocolate, and carmeled apples sat- ior girls had a meeting to get isfied almost everyone's appetite. started on the Junior-Senior Tea. We would like to thank the Com- It started out by electing Connie mittees for their work. Oldfield as the chairman. FollowThe new B team cheer leaders ing this, a steering committee of are Jean Fahning, Kathy Albrecht, Karla Wegner, Kathy Raabe, and and Ronda Dallmann. Ellen Christman was elected. JanMarjean Klimeck is hospitalized ice Weishan is secretary-treasbecause of an appendicitis attack. urer of the affair. She had her operation on November We all had lots of fun at the 2. Halloween Party, October 31. A Members of the Luther LiterThe Sophomore girls became the scavenger hunt was held and ele- ary League assembled in the auchampions of the High School Soft- rnentary games were played. The ditorium for the first entertainball League. They contested the .canteen really got rid of its suck- ment meeting of the school year original game against the Seniors ers rapidly, everyone was to be on Monday, October 24, after a and took the championship from .carrying one. short business meeting. them. Robert Boltrnann was again The entertainment committee, hospitalized at Glencoe. He w&s headed by Pauline Rupprecht, suffering from a hemorrhage in was introduced by the president, Twelfth Grade his arm and reinjured it in the I Ken Jeske. The theme of the The Senior class has another last game against Comfrey. Wel- topic discussed was the Republicorne back, Bob. can and Democratic parties in feather to stick in its cap this We are happy to have Ellen connection with the past election. th th month, namely at ree oTf t~e Christman as the cheerleader re- Elaine Tullberg read a brief hisfour girls elected as "A" ea,.n, presenting our class. Let's get tory of each of the parties. cheerleaders are senior s • These behind her and really cheer this A debate team followed with three are Sharon Huebner, Lorna year. five girls debating for the RepubPalrner, and Liz Klatt. lican side and five for the DemWe have now chosen our class Junior Sketches ocratic side. Following the deplay, but the name is top secret as Dally Ruprecht has gone back bate, a small skit was presented, yet. Mark Lenz a nd Naomi Spring- to the main reason for ponytails-- depicting a "Person to Person" stroh were elected as the student chasing the flies away• TV show with Edward R. Murrow directors. think all who went to the HalHas phy. ed. become ernbaras narrator. Taking Ed's place 1 rassing for Carol Albrecht? It was Dan Hennig and the two loween Party on October 31 will does get rather hot during calis- families which he visited were agree it was a real riot. I guess thenics. Richard and Pat Nixon and their we're still kids at heart. Thanks two daughters, and Jack and to those who planned it, namely Jackie Kennedy and their young the Entertainment Corn rn it tee: daughter. The part of Richard Karl Peterson, Shirley Hasse, Nixon was played by David FarWillie Engel, and Ellen Christman, A b stad and Charlene Kutz took the the Food Committee: Naomi C'" 4S part of Pat. Daughters were Springstroh, Caro 1 VerSteegb., Mary Kettenacker and Elaine Joan Vick, Carol Albrecht, LorTullberg. The Kennedys were ene Greenwood, Mary Schoeneck, Five DMLC students traveled Timothy Voss and Paula Swantz. and Joan Wernecke. to Minneapolis last Sunday even- Their daughter was portrayed by ing, November 13, to hear an or- Linda Kaiser. Senior Sketches gan rec it al given by E. Power Last month's entertainment Linda Kaiser was finally acting Biggs. was held on November 22 with her age at the L. L. L. entertainThe concert was given at the Yvonne Kegel serving as chairment in October. She played the Central Presbyterian C h u r ch in part of Senator Kennedy's three- connection with the i r recent reyear-old daughter. Did anyone building of the organ. Those atsee her "Nixon" button? tending the concert were Ray Broz, Marcia Heintz, we know you Gary Heckman, Kenneth J e s k e , are an enthusiastic football fan, Le Roy Robbert, Ronald Shilling, but getting carried away like that and the driver, Ken Nolte. could be dangerous. There may In the same connection it might not be anyone there to catch you .be mentioned that several week.a next time you fall through the ago on Sunday, October 9, several bleachers. students traveled to St. Olaf ColAstounding but true_:Ron Wein- lege at Northfield to hear Flor dorf admits he is a septuagenarian. Peeters give the dedicatory organ, 4:-'t~ .~ . -:_; It's amazing, he doesn 9 t look a day · re~ital for the new college chapel' over 69.' (Ask anyone in the Ger- recently erected there. Among man class.) those going were Emmaline Scott, Chern. Lab, is planning a tea RuthBacker, JudySeigler, Le Ann party. Anyone interested should Sonntag, James Fenske, Robert Kugler, Ronald Shilling, and the Voss, Kaiser and Swantz play the go to Room 215. part of the Kennedys. We suggest Miriam Lemke c.o driver, Howard Nolte.

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.of the founding fathers. In future issues of this paper we will tell you of the struggles for growth in this communityPart I the two terrible Indian wars fought here, the background of some of The Foundjng of N:ew Ulm the town's landmarks, and the de- CALLS Orville Hando, '57, to Ieanette velopment of business, industry , Backer, '57. The Handos live and education over the years. John Jenswold, '54, moved from in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. p a 1 o s Heights, Illinois, to As one w a 1ks down Center Thiensville, Wisconsin, where Viola Loeck, '56, to Leo Wegner Street toward downtown New Ulm, he is principal of Calvary Luthof Stanton, Nebraska, on 1uly 23. one has surely noticed the monu- REFORMATION EVENTS eran School. ment on the boulevard strip beAnnette Paap, '59, to Frederick tween the high school and the court Jeannine Gorsalitz, ex '61, pre- Wulff, ex '60, on August 5. Mr. ihouse. Living on the campus of REVIEWED viously of Palos Heights, Illi- and Mrs. Wulff are both teachDMLC one cannot fail to notice the nois, is now teaching at Free- ing at st. Paul,-s Lutheran School statue of Hermann, as he stands dom, Wisconsin. in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. across the street with up r a i s e d arm asymbolof German strength On Sunday, October 30, the anand 'a landmark of the c1·ty, Do nual 1·olnt Reformation Day Ser- Leland Dahlberg, '58, formerly Charlotte 1ahnke, H. S. '58, to not t"iiese visible ·r eminders ofour vice was held at 8:00 p, m. in our of Menomonie, Wisconsin, has Charles Onstott, of Phoenix, Armoved to Palos Heights, Illi- izona, August 14. city's historical past awaken a DMLC auditorium, spark of interest in ones mind? As in former years, the atten- nois, where he is principal of Joseph Flynn, '59, to Diane Cher How did this little town happen tq dance 1 made up of people from the Palos Lutheran School. now, December, 19 5 9. The be dropped into this valley? What surrounding area~ was very good. kind of people founded it and what The auditorium was so crowded Eric Westin, '59, has accepted a Flynns live in Benton Harbor , was the nature of the problems in that late-comers found standing call to Trinity Lutheran School, Michigan. Bay City, Michigan. He had its settlement? room only. BIRTHS New Ulm enjoys the distinction The speaker for the evening been at Mission, South Dakota. of being one of the most interest- was the Rev. John Raabe pf LitchLe Roy Levorson, '58, and Mary ing and attractive cities in the field, Minnesota. The Rev. S. MARRIAGES Io (nee Thompson), ex '59, were state of Minnesota. Let us scan Hillmer of New Ulm, Minnesota, through the pages of its history to was the liturgist. Mr. Theo. Barbara Luhman, H. S. '58, to blessed with a son, Steven Mark, Ronald Biorn, on July 1, 1960. May 24. see wherein its appeal lies. Pelzl of New Ulm, Minnesota, The Biorns live in Rochester , In September, 1854, 23 Ger- served as organist for the service, Minnesota. A daughter, Paula lune, was :mans lef! Chicago in the search of The mass choir which sang born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold lan ideal location for a town. They consisted of the DMLC Choir and ·wanted a site that was rich in tim- all the choirs from the surround- Lora Meyer, ex '62, to Harold Heyer, '57 and '58, on 1une·26. ·ber and nearanavigable river. A ing congregations, This joint Henn, of Red Wing, Minnesota, Frenchman, La Framboise, guid- choir sang two numbers, "Praise ·August 21. Mr. and Mrs. Henn Elroy Bartsch, '57, and Mona live in Shakopee, Minnesota. Lee (nee Haag), were blessed ed them to a place called Prairie to the Lord, the Almighty, the Belle View on the Minnesota Riv- King of Creation" and "Lord Jesus Katherine Daubert, '59, to Robert with a daughter, Deborah Lea , er in October, 1854. When this Christ, Thou Prince of Peace."· Hartmann, on August 61. Mr, on August 28. smal.1 party · and the Chicago Land It was directed by Prof. Martin Hartmann is a studentatWiscon- A son, Peter 1ohn, was born to Society had approved the claim, a Alb'r'echt. sin Lutheran Seminary. Mrs . Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zimmer settlement was begun on this site.· The children's choir, cornHartmann is teaching in Milwau- mann, '57, on lune .~8..! Mrs. In 1856 New Ulm consisted of 23 posed . of all the children's choirs kee. Zimmermann is the former Karen log houses spread over a three- from neighboring congregation~ Fischer, mile area, and by March 4, 1857: sang "Rise, Ye Children of SalvaCharlene Cloute, '59, to Gordon it was incorporated as a town. Be- tion." Mr. Arthur Glende of Nevi Neujahr of Omaha, Nebraska, on A daughter, Kim Michelle, was cause of the careful p 1 an n in g of Ulm, Minnesota directed this August 14. born to Mr, and Mrs. Douglas this colonization venture, the ori- choir. Stindt, '54, of Saginaw, Michl -' -ginal townsite still suffices today: The DML High School Choir Carol Schulz, '59, to Robert even after the steady and sound also sang at this service. They Stoltz, '60, on August 6. Mr. gan, on December 3, 1959. growth of the community. sang the hymn "0 Lord, Look Stoltz is teaching at St. Peter's Andrew Madson and Margaret Behold,'' The location and scenic envi- Down from Heaven, Lutheran School, Fond du Lac, ·ronments of New Ulm are out of which is Luther's interpretation Wisconsin. Mrs. stoltz is teach- (nee Schmidt), '56, were blessed -vith a daughter, Amy Lynn, on the ordinary. It is situated at the of Psalm 12. Directing this choir ing at the Lutheran School at November 5. juncture of the picturesque Minn- was Prof. B. R. Backer of New Town Forest, Wisconsin. •esota and Cott0nwood R iv e r s on Ulm. land which rises from a broad valTwo college students, Richard Marianne Albrecht, '59, to Rob- A daughter, 1ulie Ann, wab born ley up the surroun~ing bluffs_ in a Sonntag and Timothy Voss, acted ert Bame, ex '59, on July 30 . to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ulrich series of terrace-like elevations. as descanting trumpeters for The Barnes are both teaching at (nee Victoria Spaude) of New The landscape is unusually lovely. "Praise To the Lorq." Ulm, Minnesota, on September Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. New Ulm owes much to the nat13. ural advantages s e 1 e ct e d by its Ir) /) / founders. But the spirit of indus-r-,Lamnl, Eric Westin, '59, to Joyce Wiedtry and thrift of its people has been man of Mission, South Dakota. •responsible for the character of This year the Messenger staff the town. Order and cleanliness; is really working hard to present broad 1 well-kept s~reets, and an an interesting and informative paIf you would like to subscribe to the MESSENGER unexcelled system of parks and per for our subscribers. We like .Mail this coupon toa playgrounds impress all who pass to keep the alumni informed conBUSINESS MANAG!R through. The German background 'cerning our new Music Hall buildDR. MARTIN LU~ COLLEGE MESSENGER and influence of the forefathers ing project, the DMLC Ladies' NEW ULM, MINN. was largely responsible for this Auxiliary, Campus Chatter, and Plea ■e send me years aubscription of the character. Today the Germans other campus activities. Besides MESSENGER at · t1 .50 per annum. still outnumber other nationality ;these, the editorials, poems, and in check: Enclosed is I groups and .the German language essays written by college students money order is still spoken in several churches are excellent material for refleccash and casually on the street, tion and thought. Please prints I; Are you helping to support this New-Ulm people are proud of NAME their German background. A_s important activity of DMLC? Why their forefathers worked long and don't YOU take an active interest ADDRESS ·hard to build the city, the resi- in your synodvs teacher-training dents today are willing to work to school! Subscribe to the MessenOI'!'f" ZONE BTA'l'Z keep a 1 iv e this spirit of industry ger today!

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Dale Markgrafand Dan Schmeling are the only two returning lettermen, So far Markgraf has been working chiefly at the forward position and Schmeling at the center spot, Bob Gruetzmacher, Nixie Meyer , Ru d y J e s e r it z and We rn er Le~ke, also on last year?s squad, have retu rned again this year • Gruetzmacher has resumed his guard position. Meyer and Lemke have been working out as forwards and Jeserit.z as center. The four new members of the team (all freshmen) are Charles Mansell, Lyle Schneider, Ed Schnitker and Dave Waege. All of these fellows have had experience in high school basketball,and we hope to see some fine per for man c es from them, Waege and Schneider have ~een trying out for the guard position, while Man sell and Schnitker have been working at both the center and forward spots. We hope to have a big turnout for the game against Estherville, Iowa, on November 21, and get the team off to a great start!

BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1960-1961 Nov. 21 Estherville, Iowa Nov. 29 Pillsbury Baptist* Dec. 1 St. Paul Bible* Dec. 10 Northwestern(Mpls) Dec. 12 Rochester Dec. 17 Bethany Jan. 7 Estherville, Iowa* Jan. 10 Northwestern(Mpls)* Jan. 14 Concordia* Jan. 16 Worthington* Jan. 25 Pillsbury Jan. 28 Austin 1 an • 3 1 Bethany* Feb. 4 Rochester* Feb. 6 Concordia Feb. 9 Worthington Feb. 13 St. Paul Bible Feb. 16 Austin* Feb. 18 Nebraska Voe. Tech. *Indicates AWAY games

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H.S. TEAM PROSPECTS Basketball players are being chosen for the High School "A" and "B" teams, Prospective team members for the "A" squad are D a 11 a s B e c kn e r, Dennis Bleick, Al Just, Norman Kietzer, Paul Koepsell, Gordon Kruse, Bob Kuehn, John Muesing, Don Nolte, Lauris Plath, Clarke Sievert, and Ed Sorgatz. Try-outs for the "B" team are J. Bleick, E. Cook, J. Duehlmeier, P. Ellwein, J. Gronholz, F. Hackbarth, D. Halverson, s. Klatt, T. Koepsell, A. Micheel, R. Schroer, L. Sievert, D. Sorgatz, P. Sprengler, Jim and John Tjernagel, D. Walz, and W. Zarn. .Professor Kaiser will coach the "A" teall] and Professor Heiderich will take over the "B" team. Date Fri. Nov. Tue. Nov. Tue. Dec. Tue. Dec. Sat. Dec. Tue. Jan. Fri. Jan. Mon. Jan. Tue. Jan. Fri. Jan. Tue. Jan. Fri. Feb. Tue. Feb. Fri. Feb. Sat. Feb. Tue. Feb. Fri. Feb. Tue. Feb. Tue. Fab. Fri. Mar.

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Cobras Paul Willems, Captain Bob Mohr Chuck Mansell Tim Voss John Michael Melvin Koss Pythons Nelson Zimmerman, Captain Dan Gartner Larry Hollenbeck Ron Ertner Lyle Schneider

High School "A" . Comfrey Trinity at Hanska at S. E. St. Mary's Bethany at Storden at CMCS* at Waseca Ag. at Butterfield CMCS at Bethany at Sanborn Hanska Fox Valley Lutheran** Winn. Lutheran Acad. *** S. E. St. Mary's Henderson at Trinity Waseca Ag. N. W. Lutheran Acad.

The alleys at Concordia Lanes echoed to the sound of "strike" more decisively than ever on Wednesday, November 9. lt was the .hottest week of bowling so far this year. Professor Heiderich turned in a very fine 603 ·series, and the Rattlers combined a team effort to · bowl a bigh team game of 951, with •Ted Berg rolling a 230 game, and . John Earl a 216. They also moved into a tie for first place with the · Anacondas in the standings, and compiled ~ three game score of 2559 to set a high for the season . . The standings are as follows: Rattlers 24 4 Anacondas 24 4 Copperheads 15 13 Pythons 10 18 Cobras 7 21 Vipers 4 24 Team Members and Captains Rattlers Roger Hinz, Captain Ted Berg John Earl Ron Hauer J\m Sheridan Anacondas Tutor Schneider, Captain Tutor Westendorf Mr. Fletcher ,Prof. Heid_erich Rev. Schmidt Prof. Kaiser Prof. Birkholz Prof. Swantz Vipers Don Helwig, Captain Ted Zuberbier Jim Fenske Ken Jeske Bob Kugler Copperheads Ron Shilling, Captain Dave Pelzl Dennis Schultz Leroy Robbert Dan Hennig

High School "B" Comfrey Trinity at Hanska at S; E. St. Mary's at Storden at CMCS at Waseca Ag. at Butterfield CMCS at Sanborn Hanska S. E. St. Mary's Henderson at Trinity Waseca Ag.

Game Time 7:00 7:00 6:45 7:00 7:00 6:45 6:45 6:45 6:45 7:00 6:45 6:45 7:00 7:15 7:15 7:00 7:15 7:00 7:00 7:00

*CMCS is Central Minnesota Christian School at Prinsburg, Minnesota **Played at Bethany in Mankato preceding the Winn. Luth. Acad. vs. Beth.any game •••Played at New Ulm following the Fox Valley vs. Bethany Game which starts at 7 :15 NOTE: All High School "B" games precede the "A" games and the High School "A" games with Bethany precede the College games.

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PARTIES

October and -our ffalloween parties here on campus are al~ ready part of the past. UnbelievMes~en_ger Possible able, isn't it? According to most reporters, though, these parties Editor .............-. Arlys Ohland were nearly the most memorable Associate Editor .. Ronald Shilling that we've ever had. Assistant Editors .•• Elsa Manthey The high school freshman ••••••••••.••.•... Leanne Timm and sophomore party was held on .. ·...•.....•..••. Diane Van Loo : Friday, October 28. After the ,.Business Manager .• _...•. _•••••••. thorough indoctrination of the · •..........••••. Elaine Tullberg "fuchses, " the group played 'News Editor ..... Marie Mennicke games put away a hearty lunch. Assistants .••. Elizabeth Brown1 On Monday, the 31st, the •...•.••••.•••. Barbara Weyland . juniors and seniors had their ,.• -~ ..•.....•.•.... ~- Yvonne Smitlf party. For the occasion, the ••.••••••....••.••.• Mary Funk: party-goers were asked to dress ,Feature Editor .•.•. Eunice Schulz as they did when they were 5 or 6 Assistants ....•.• .Kathy Stelse . years old. The results were . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . Pauline Rupprechf quite a sight to behold. On the Art Editor .• .- ..•.••• Judy Kirwan entertainment agenda were games Sports Editors .•..• Dale Markgraf which all of the high schoolers ...•....•....•..••• Mary Deglow· had undoubtedly played "way back .•...•..•.•.••••••.•. John Trapp when." It was a unique, fun-fillAlumni Editor ....• Dorothy Vogel' ed night indeed. Photography Editor The college department's ••.•••••..•••...•. Donald Helwig party was held on Tuesday, NovCirculation Manager. . • • • . • . • • . • • ember I. Costumes at the party • • . . . • . • • . . . . . minfr~d Vatthauer ran the gamut from that of an Assistants •....•• Kathie Stern Arabian harem to that of the most •..•.•.•••.•..••. Daniel Southard gruesome werewolf imaginable. Typists ..•••.• ~Pauline Rupprecht The entertainment for the • • • • ..••••••••.•• Arlene Fandrey evening was patterned after an • • • • • •••••.•••.•. Lucille Seifert ·evening of television. Professors •..••.•.••. Patricia Allerheiligen were subjected to surprise in.• • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • . • Kathie Stern .terviews. Professor Schultz was lC:ietzer·: ·the victim in an "It Could Be • · · • · · · • • • • • • • • • •.• D:iane- Miller You" sketch, and Professor Old. · • · · · · · · • • • • • • .... . .Kathv..Stelae field was the subject of a "This • •: .• • • • • • ~., ••• •.•Le Roy R9bbert _-Is Your Life" probe, which unHigh School Reporter............ earthed many interesting little,· ......•.•...•.• Ellen Christman 'known facts. ' The "DMLO Messenger" is pubThe costume prize-winners liehed during the months of October, were in the faculty category, November, December, February, March, Professor and Mrs. Helderich 1 April, May, and June. The subscrip- as Little Lulu and Tubby, in the ·tion price is one dollar and fifty group class, Pat Airlie, and four cents per annum. Single copies are twenty cents. We request payment other Hillcrest girls as Cleopain advance. The "Messenger" is con- tra and her bearers, and in the tinued after time of subscription single competition, Owen Dorn, has expired, unless we are notified ,the werewolf. to discontinue and all arrears are After the program, a bountipaid. All business communications ful lunch was served to complete should be addressed to the Business Manager. Contributions are request- the evening.

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Did you know that seven of the ten men out for college basketball are six feet tall or over? November 24---Thanksgiving break. ·November 25---High school game · against Comfrey. November 29---High school game against Trinity, December 10---College game against Northwestern, December 12---College game against Rochester. December 14---December Messenger. December 17---College and high school games against Bethany, December 18---Aeolian caroling, December 20---Marlut caroling, . Indefinite---Dorm parties, LLL party. December 19 and 20---Christmas concerts . December 20-January 4---Christmas vacation December 21---Shortest day of the year,

Group Prize-Winners (cont. from p. 2 col. 1) Ron Shilling Elmer Wohlers Goodnight Ladies Duet: David Pelzl Dennis Schultz

BAND - directed by Prof. Martin Albrecht In Prospect Park "Il Signor Bruschino" Overture Baroque Suite Nocturne in the Modern Manner Stella Polaris

New students might be interested to know that the Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference (SM1C) in which DMLC competes, consists of the following teams: Rochester, Concordia, Austia, Worthington, Bethany, and DMLC. DMLC will be welcoming a new coach to the campus soon after the Christmas holidays. He is now at-I tending St. Cloud State College at St. Cloud Minnesota. Prof. Heide rich has bowled the highest series in the Ophidia League this year. He rolled a 222, a 200 and a 181 for a 603 series I Can you beat that ? Who are the girls softball champions this year? None other than. the Stereos I They defeated the · Packers in an exciting championship game,

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,ed from all alumni, undergraduates, ·a nd friends. The aim of "The Messenger" ii to offer such materials as will be beneficial 'as well as intereeting to our readers, to keep the alumni in a closer contact with the college and to foster school apirit.

Have you heard that the former All-American and basketball star at Bethany, Bruno Wilinski, will be assistant coach there this year?

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E711_ ~~O~UR~'P/\T)lONS - ~ --------A. C. Ochs Brick and Tile Yards, Springfield Oswald's New Ulm Laundry Patrick's Jewelers J. C.. Penny Co. Always First Quality Pink's "The Friendly Store" Polta Drugs Reim and Church Jewelers Reliable Drugs R.~tzlaff'c;: - Our Own Hardware _ Rite-Way t.,;1eaners Henry N. Sornsen Jr., Attorney at Law . Schnobrich's, City Meat Market L.. E. Schwartz, D. D. S. Shake Cleaners Spelbrink's Clothing Ernest T. Sperling, Watch and Clock Repair State Bank of New Ulm Ors. E. L. Tyler and A. V. Seifert Ulrich Electric Drs. H. Vogel and M. Kaiser Ernest C. Vogelpohl, Pipe Organs Ors. Wm. J. VonBank and George F. Kuehner Weneeda Bakery Wilfahrt Bros. Hardware-TiresAppliances F. W. Wbolworth Co. Vogelpohl' s Leather Goods Luggage - Gifts -Kemske Paper Co.

·A. A. L. (W. F. Kuester)! Alwin Electric Backer's Pharmacy H. Baumann Agency Citizen's State Bank of New Ulm Eibner and Son Eichten 's Shoe Store Ernest Eyrich.Plumbing and Heating Farmers and Merchants Bank Fesenmaier Hardware Forster's Inc. Dr. G. J. Germann, Maker of fine glasses Green Clothiers Harolld ~s Shoe _Store Henle Drugs Herzog Publishing Co. Charles Janni and Co. Lang's Master Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Lindemann Shoe Store Meidl Music Store, tel. EL 46413 Meyer Studio Mode O'Day W. 0. Moll Plumbing and Heating Muesing's Drug Store Dr. Wm. Muesing New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Greenhouses New Ulm Grocery Co. New Ulm Theater

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MISS WISEMAN LECTURES

CHORUSES TO EXPRESS CHRISTMAS JOY The annual Christmas Concerts given at DMLC will take place this year on December 19 and 20 at 8:00 p. m. in the auditorium. As has been done in former years, the mass choir will sing the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel' s Messiah. Adding to the majesty of the chorus will be the organ accompaniment played this year by Bethel Kell, In different parts of it, cymbals will also be used to add to its greatness. Reuter's beautiful arrangement of the Christmas Story will also be given again this year. James Enter' assisted by the Collegt Choir I and Judy Sievert at the organ, will be narrator. In addition to this' the mas& choir Will, as is usually done, sinl a number of familiar Christmas C b . d th th b 1 esti ~s e O b ert;m~ de_r'2 :~ohs O widic are e sung Y e m 1 •• 1 .2ho1 i • v ua . t W1·th th·ts · Ch ns mas C oncer t also comes the beginning of a long awaited Christmas Recess. This recess will begin on the eve of December 20, and classes will again resume on Thursday, January 5, 1961.

THE MEN SA y FAR EWELL A i1 ,roximately 125 men and boys gathered in the large dining hall for the farewell party given on November 3, for Tutor O . Wraalstad, whp has· accepted a call to Bethesda Lutheran Home , Watertown, Wisconsin. Mr. Wraalstad, who had been at DMLC for three years as helper in the Men's Dormitor·y, has accepted the position of religious instructor and teacher at the Home. The gathering was of an informal nature with Dale Markgraf, "Student head of the dormitory, as master of ceremonies. A program was presented by Dan Gartner on the accordion; a men's quartet composed of Elmer Wohlers, Richard Sonntag, James Enter, and Jerry Gronholz; Dave Luetke and Robert Kuehn in a pantomine; and a vocal solo by Owen Dorn. In appreciation for his service in the Men's Dormitory, Tutor Wraalstad was presented with a gift from the residents of the dorm. Refreshments were served following the program.

(Ed. Note - Due to an oversight on the editorial staff this article was omitted from the last .publication of the Messenger.)

Miss Elinor Wiseman, consultant from Ginn and Company, gave an informative lecture to the third and fourth college classes on Friday, Decemper 2. In the morning, during third and fourth hours, she spoke on teaching the Language Arts, in-~-•--.•--•-'-""·..,...... . .,.;:; eluding a reading lesson for the second grade. In the afternoon, GIFT GIVES INSPIRATION ~he g3:ve a s?ort lecture on teachmg arithmetic. Sunday, November 27, at 1:00 In language arts, the third and p. m.' th e operetta caS t , choruses ,fourth normals became the childand accompanyiS t s met in th e Music ren and put themselves into the Hall Classroom to hear a recording age group of second graders. of the Gondoliers. . They sang a small song, read The reco_rds . are a gift tcr ~he cute, simple poems, all for makCollege. Mu~ic Library from Miss ing reading more meaningful to Krook, advisor to the operetta, as the children. In arithmetic, she reference . They will be added to gave the students many suggestions the music library after the operetta for making visual aids. has been presented. The recording Miss Wiseman indeed gave the is done by the D'Oyly Carte, the students a deeper insight into best group producing Gilbert and these two fields. She also gave su 111van · , s works. the students a few laughs while . th sfe tauf-h~. e1:: somet~i_nt Tb~e z-i, / c ass, m m? er very 1~ ena e gave her _their full 3:ttenh?n, and 7 she certainly appreciated 1t. .r:;1"""11.,;i..:::.·...-.

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New Coach at DMLC Assumes du ties after Christmas Mr. Everett Bullert will be joining our faculty after the Christip.as recess to assume his duties , lie will teach III College Phy. Ed. , Health and Safety, some phy. ed. classes, and will coach college basketball and college baseb:ill. Mr. Bullert has lived most of his life in Hutchinson, Minnesota, where he attended Hutchinson High School, graduating in 19.55. While in high school, Mr. Bullert was a football captain and also was cocaptain of the basketball team. Mr, Bullert is attending St. Cloud State College from which he will graduate at the end of the quarter, in mid-December, with a phy. ed. major and health arid geography minors. He was a star player in college sports. At presenf., Mr. Bullert is practice teaching at Columbia Heights, Minnesota. His wife, a graduate of Mankato State College is teaching in an elementary' school in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Highlights in History

On the night of January 28, DMLC will play host to Austin Junior College from Austin, Minnesota in their annual basketball homecoming. The game will be played in the main gym, starting at 8:00 p. m. Preceding the game will be another basketball game which has DMLC professors playing the al- . umni. All alumni interested in playing are asked to submit their'· name and a.jdress to the Pep Club as soon as possible. \\ e urge those who read the article to contact other alumni who might be interested in playing. It will be of interest CAST OF THE MEDIEVAL PLAY to see old grads and professors in the pre-game of the evening. College II students and faculty Various committees are working hard to provide many festiv- . guests wi.11 gather in the auditorities which will make the even1 ium this evening at 8:45 following colorful and outstanding. Mary the Advent Services for the preBraun is in charge of the Pep Ral- sentation of the third Round Table ly. Janet Sievert is making the Discussion Group. The presentation, sponsored arrangements for the faculty-alby Prof. Hartwig 9 s II College hisumni game. Marge Maichle is gathering talent for some gala half- tory class, will present a Medietime entertainment. The decora- val Drama entitled "The Farce of tions for this festive occasion are the Worthy Master, Pierre Patein the hands of Liz Brown and her liv." A discussion of the Mediecommittee. Publicity is being han- val Drama, its origins and devedled by Mildred Horman. After lopment will be lead by Sandra the game refreshments will ::ie Sands, LeAnn Sonntag, Janet Sievert, Emmaline Scott, and Joyce served in the gymnasium. The college cordially invites . Vetting before the actual presenthe high school members and all tation, One week before, on Decemfriends of DMLC to attend this homecoming game and make it an ber 7, five College II girls, Ellen Albrecht, Elizabeth Brown, Carl~ event to be remembered.

Hoenecke, Erma Hamann, and Ruth Albrecht, presented a round table discussion on the "Controversy Between Henry II and Thomas N Becket." This group, moderated by Erma Hamann, presented a complete picture on the disputations between the church courts and state courts in the Middle Ages, The first experimentalists with this sort of project were those five students who on November 30, endeavored to present a clear picture of the Moslems and Christians in the Holy Land. After excellent prep::>"'<1tion and de- ' tailed reading, Marian Wernecke, Russell Schwalbe, George Rausch, Yvonne S1.,i.th, :.:i.nd moderator Ronald Shilling presented a discussion on the differences in culture and cleared up many mistaken ideas in regard to relations between the Moslems and Christians. Following their presentation they established a pattern by adjoining to the Student Union where a very informal quesbo~-and-answer session took place, These discussions, as suggested by Prof. Hartwig, were not only worthwhile studies on the part of those students undertaking them, but were of interest and inspiration to the entire class and invalu~ble experience when these· stu_dents get into tbe _class rooms.

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We may credit that as a success of the year. Our classmates have also engaged in several scientific experiments this year. Dan Southard may soon reveal the result of what brushing the teeth with shaving cream does. LeRoy Robbert may tell us what Vitalis Hair Oil does as a Substi·tute for after shave lotion. Marlene Maertz can give us a ·few scientific details on mice. Her advice is to run. Russell Schwalbe, on the other hand, believes in making the 0ther guy run. It Seems as i.f the mice are after the College Il students in both dorms. In the line of give and t?:ke, a debt of thanks is due the 6i:..· 1.s of Centennial who so willingly responded to the plea of room 235. A sign was seen on the door stating that Mickey Horman would like to attend the movie with her friends . and roommates; but, was at the •present low on cash. These thoug,h tful girls gave a grand contribution of 61 pennies and Mickey enjoyed the picture and a box of

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,Eaa9/i? .fl IN RETROSPECT We saw in the last issue of 2l, our student body launched the--,.h hf .!J't:f t:Jl•(2 this paper how a charming little 1960 - ' 61 basketball season wi th I OUf city was founded here in this val-

They've Done It Again FIRS We have all been working very hard on the Christmas decorations and the beauty of the hall shows that our efforts were not in vain.

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a rousing pep feS t - The crowd cheered with gusto under the leadership of our five snappy cheerleaders: Leona and Sylvia Nass Lois Pruetz Linda Steubs and Le Roy Robbert.· Coach Kaiser then gave a short address and introduced the members of the squad. The finale to the fest was a

nonsense skit presented by several members of the college classes, the chief participantes being Dale Shaumberg and Paul Fritze who brilliantly played th e part of our Luther Ram. · The team was eviJently quite inspired by this show of support, for it went on that evening to de,feat Estherville Iowa Junior College by a score ' of 70-66.

· On the afternoon of _Sunday' Nove_mber 20,. a group of nme m_en happily occupied themselves with the painting of the college clubroom. Thi~ was the beginni?g of the revampi_ng of the recreahoni3,l quarters for the college men. The group consisted . of Ray Broz, Dan Gartner, . Melvm Koss, L H b k D s h 1· arry O11 en ec ' an c me mg, Dave_ Waege, Timothy Voss, Dan Henmg GJ,nd Ron Ertner. Th_e colth d Sp ht ors ey sprea w:re ams _an th nd th ?n e walls a whi!e on e ceilmg. To make possible the comfort of the young men, new furniture was ordered and has arrived. This new furniture consists of two cou(:hes and two chairs, brown in · de co1or. Alth · oug h of mouern sign, it is very comfortable. In.eluded in this purchase were lamps and ash trays. Some time ago the high school also did some redecorating to their recreational facilities. A group of boys painted the walls a light blue, the ceiling white, and the floor Chinese red. Two couches, turquoise blue in color, and a gold tone chair were purchased for their room.

ley back in the year 1854. But 1 ttl f N Ul h d th~ ear Y se ers o ew m a to struggle hard to maintain this settlement as a permanent and stable home. The history of New Ulm is unique in that two of the most important battles of the Indian War of 1862 were fought here. The heroic defense by the pioneers of this little settlement was of sigp.ificant imp-or tan c e to the t t F 1 1· th s a e. ew peop e rea ize e extent of this Sioux uprising which has been called "the most important Indian War that ever occurred I

since the first settlement of the continent. " On August 18 , 1862 , these Sioux Indians, under the leadership of Little Crow., hastened down the Min~esota River toward New THEY ATE TO VlCTORY Ulm. On the afternoon of the folFifteen female softball players lowing day one hundred warriors from the II anj III College classes attacked New Ulm, killing several and their excellent coach, D~ citizens, burning a number of Schmeling, celebrated their rebuildings, and then retiring again. cent season by having a fip.al getDuring the course of this battle; together on Friday, November l8. reinforcements arrived from After an evening of shopping and neighboring towns bringing the walking, the members of the charnnumber of defenders to about eight pionship Stereo team assembled hundred. They chose Major in a local restaurant for an appeCharles Flandrau, former Indian popcorn. tizing feast of pizza, shrimp, agent, as commander-in-chief, The College II class may have various other delectables. This and strengthened the defenses of noticed the shiny new lock on the victory over victuals marks the the town. art room door. Next we will be end of a victorious season. Four days later they came a.seeing one on the Messenger room I ~ gain, six hundred fifty strong, and door. It seems Ron Shilling and LLL PARTY FIRST OF Luther Literary League, after a bitter battle followed which lastLeRoyRobbert just can't tell when CHRISTMAS SEASON a sh.1rt business meeting, assem- ed from 9 a. m. on the 23rd till it is after 10:30 and time to quit bled in the auditorium and watched noon of the following day. It was typing. Do the typewriters have The Luther Literary League a presentation of a Literary meet- a vigorous assault and a desperfluorescent ribbons? Christmas party took plac~ at the ing at the turn of the century. ate resistance. Nearly two bunWith the constant thought of college on December 13. The Fae- Muriel Manthey presided over the dred_ buildings were destroyed, vacation flashing through my mind .ulty and league members were meeting. The meeting and enter- leavmg only that part of t~e town I will close for the year. After present. tainment consisted of a singing w~ch lay behind t~e barricades. the "Happy Holidaze" we return to The Advisory Board sang a wish time, directed by a neighborhood T_hirty-four were killed ~d about semester exams. for a Merry Christmas and Happy school teacher, a talk on Florid~, sndy woun_ded before remforceNew Year. The audience then a talk on Anatomy by the banker s ments arrived from St. Peter at watched a presentation of "The son, and a piano duet by two famed noon on the 24th. The next day NEWS? Christmas carol." Other enter_ musicians from Austria. Aft er the town was evacuated, the InThe dorm buck of the boys' tainment for the evening was music'speeches on The Old-Oaken Bucket dians repulsed in their attack, dorm is moving up in this world. by the College II Sextet, Ron and on the Evils of Smoking, a ~d the a~tion shif~ed to Fort Dale Markgraf now occupies the Shilling •, and Owen Dorn. Eunice pr~ud mother h~d t~ {e~d a poe~ R1_dgely, ei~hteen miles up the room on first floor that was once Hagedorn Jim Fenske and Owen written by her 1 Johnny. A read- Minnesota River from New Ulm. occupied by Tutor Wraalstad. He Dorn re;d The Magni ficat The ing of the poem, "Little Ride Hood- Here a gallant defense resulted in and Don Helwig moved in several Benediction and the Nunc Dimit is ,ing Red" ended the entertainment. a second victory over the Sioux weeks ago, and now miss the ex- The entertainment was concluded Gaily We Sing so that th_ey retreated west· and ercise they enjoyed by running with the singing of Christmas northwest mto the Dakot.as. . the steps. Caroling is something that is The heroic defense of New Ulm 1 Our only two classmates for car~\ t 1 ch se ved . the din- always looked forward to during the and Fort Ridgely not only saved practice school this semester are . :al~r u~. ' eI a m onderfu 1 joyous Christmas season. This the town, but also greatly contribnow serving their duty. Elaine mg ' c imax w year the Aeolian and Marlut sing- uted to the ultimate defeat of the Buss is in the 7-8 grade room, evening. ers will be caroling at various Indians, driving them forever out while Janice Gorne is in the 5-6 places in New Ulm. of the state. The efforts of these Paul Fritze Injured grade room. The Aeolians will be caroling brave pioneers doubtless saved An injury, the nature of which the evening of December 18th. The many other portions of Minnesota Dorma Witt whistled for a cow, as the song goes, but didn't quite we are not quite sure, put Paul group, under the direction of from the ravages of these Indians. get one. She almost ran into a Fritze in Union Hospital on Mon- Bethel Kell, will be divided into The monument on the boulevard cow with a car during Thanksgiv- day, November 28. We presume smaller groups for this occasion. between the Court House and the ing weekend, but luckily she man- it was not too serious and welcome The singers will be visiting the High School squares was erected hini back into our midst. aged to avoid an accident. hospital, the homes of the profes- by the state to commemorate the November 16 was the date.for Mexico Welcomes You sors, and various places on the defense of New Ulm. Our hats go the choosing of the class rings campus. off to these brave pioneer foreOn December 6, the campus and pins. Most of the ladies Earlyon the morning of Decem- fathers of this little town! bought pins as a remembrance of received a treat after study hall. ber 20th, students on the campus In the next issue of this paper Ricky Garcia had borrowep a the class of '61 or '62. will be awakened by the caroling the reader will find the story beDecorations committees are on Mexico and gave all who were of the Marluts. What a pleasant hind the various parks, landbusily working for the coming interested this chance to see it way to begin a new day! marks, and places of interest in Christmas festivities. Owen Dorn with him. Beside caroling on the campus, New Ulm. Did you know that this The picture showed sigpts of the 25 male collegiate singers un- town boasts seven parks and a is working extremely hard for his interest for the tourist to visit, der the direction of Franklin Zabell, country club? Do you know the committee. He slightly miscaland I'm sure many DMLC students will also visit the homes of the history behind all the monuments culated, however, when he tried to measure the front of the chapel would like to .have a reservation professors. They will be singing and landmarks you see so often? on the very next flight to Mexico! traditional Christmas carols. with a twelve-inch ruler. Read all about it in the next issue.

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One Victory One Defeat After slipping by Estherville

December] 960

A FIRST FOR LUTHER Luther leftfor Pillsbury, Tuesday, November 29, with only eight players. Coach Harold Kaiser remained in New Ulm to coach the high school in their clash with Trinity, Mansell and Waege both were missing from the college roster. They went to South Dakota for the week-end and were stranded there because of snow. Mr. Stillwell acted as coach for the team.

70-63, the Hilltoppers dropped their second game of the season to Pi~lsbury Baptist College 57-83. Good team work combined with high spirit got Luther off to a "winning beginning" as they nipped the Iowans in overtime. The Rams led by as much as 12 points during the first half, but their lead was cut to just one point at the end of the first half (27-28). During the second half the lead switched sevComing Conference Games eral times and with 5 minute~ left in the game, Estherville pulled out Dec, 14 Concordia at Worthington ahead by 8, The Hilltoppers came Dec, 15 Bethany at Austin back with an effective full court Dec. 17 Bethany at DMLC press and with. just seconds to go, they went out ahead by two. A last Sports Briefs second desperation shot by an Estherville forward sent the game Men 9 s intramural basketball into over-time. During the overwill begin soon after the Christtime Manpell ·and Meyer hit last-. mas vacation, Your team will second free throws and clinched need cheering to go to victory, the win for Luther. Tutor Schneider, who held the The game at Pillsbury was lead in ~owling two years ago, is quite a different story. Pillsbury once agam on top this year. both~red the Hilltoppers with a Rudy Jeseritz, who had been full court press most of the game off baskej:ball because of torn ligand capitalized on Luther's bad aments in his ankle, is back on the passes, Luther scored the first roster and ready for action. points of the game, but Pillsbury went ahead and trn.:it the lead throughout the game. Although beThe 11 DMLC Messenger" is pub- hind by 15 at times during"the first lished during the months of October, half, the Hilltoppers trailed by November, December, February, March, only 11 at halftime. Pillsbury conApril, May, and June. The subscrip- tinued to widen its lead and found tion price 1s one dollar and fifty itself with ·a comfortable margin cents per annum. Single copies are as the final buzzer sounded. twenty cents. We request payment 11 11 Lyle Schneider, with his brilin advance. The MeQsenger is ccnovr tinued after time of subscription liant play, placed Luther in the has expired, unless we are notifted first game and scored 28 points, ~~~~~~~~- ~ to discontinue and all arrears are He was followed by Dan Schrpeling paid. All business communications with 17. At Pillsbury, Schmeling should be addressed to the Business was high man with 20, followed by :-~anager. Contributions are requestA. C. Ochs Brick and Tile Yards ed from all alumni, undergraduates, Schneider with 12 and Meyer with A'. A. L. (W. F. Kuester) Springfield ' 11~ and friends. Alwin Electric Oswald's New Ulm Laundry The aim of "The Messenger" is Ba'c ker's Pharmacy to offer such materials as will be Patrick's Jewelers beneficial ·as well as interesting t H. Baumann Agency J . C. Penny Co. Always First 0( • • Citizen's State Bank of New Ulm Quality to our readers, to keep the alumni Eibner and Sori in a closer contact with the colPink's "The Friendly Store" The high school basketball squads Eichten 's Shoe Store lege and to foster school spirit. Polta Drugs ~tarted the season off right, win-. Ernest Eyrich,Plumbing and Reim and Church Jewelers ning the first two games. On Nov. Heating Reliable Drugs 25, the Rams dumped the Comfrey Farmers and Merchants Bank Retzlaff's - Our Own Hardware Rockets 64-28. The B-team also Fesenmaier Hardware .Rite-Way Cleaners 9 crushed Comfrey s, 30-9. Gordon Forster's Inc. Henry N. Sornsen Jr., Attorney Kruse netted 23 points that night Dr. G. J. Germann, Maker of at Law and Clarke Sievert tallied 17. In fine glasses Schnobrich's, City Meat Market the second game, Tuesday, Nov. Green Clothiers L. E. Schwartz, D. D. S. 29, the gym was crowded with fans Harolld's Shoe Store Shake Cleaners as we met •our intra-city rival, Henle Drugs 3pelbrink's Clothing Trinity Cathedral. The game was Herzog Publishing Co. Ernest T. Sperling, Watch and closeforthefirst half, which end- Charles Janni and Co. Clock Repair ed 31-28 in our favor. In the final Lang's Master Barber Shop dtate Bank of New Ulm two periods our cagers put up a Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Drs. E. L. Tyler and A. V. ' good defense, allowing the Grey- Lindemann Shoe Store Seifert hounds only eight more points. The Meidl Music Store, tel. EL 4·_ Ulrich Electric final score was 54 - 36 • Clarke d413 Drs. H. Vogel and M. Kaiser Sievert was high with 15, and Dal Meyer Studio E:r:nest C. Vogelpohl, Pipe Beckner totaled 14. Our B-team Mode O'Day Organs . was also victorious, winning 39- W. 0. Moll Plumbing and HeatDrs. Wm. J. VonBank and 27. The final game before Christ... ing George F. Kuehner mas will be played in our gym on Muesing's Drug Store Weneeda Bake.r y December 17 at 7 p, m, Dr. Wm. Muesing Wilfahrt Bros. Hardware-TiresNew Ulm Brick and Tile Yards Appliances New Ulm Dairy F. W. Woolworth Co. THE MESSENGER STAFF WISH- New Ulm Greenhouses Vogelpohl's Leather GoodsES- YOU ALL A MERRY CHRIST- New Ulm Grocery Co. Luggage - Gifts MAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! New Ulm Theater Kemske Paper Co.

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Vol. LI No.4

HIGH SCHOOL PEP CLUB BEGINS TO FUNCTION·

DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE

Dave Jacobs is First Presidenti

The High School Pep Club held its first organizational meeting in the gymnasium at 9 :15 p. m. on Friday, December IO, 1960. Up to this point the college and the high school have had a joint Pep Club. The purpose of the High School's forming this Club indeThough the Memorial Or~an conslderably from the previous pendently of the college is to enFund steadUy climbs towards tts vear, the offerings, too, showed courage greater activity among goal, narnelv the time when it w:u a marked increase . The amount, the high school students. Besides suffice to purchase the intende:l after expenses were deducted , Memorial Organ, it occaslonall;r rhanneled lnto the Memorial Fund receives a healthy "lift" where- was over $500. Part III bv its pace goalward is speeded up Other rereipts during the last considerably. month . from indivirluals as well A ttraciions in New Ulm Such was again the case during as organizations, amounted to over Perhaps the most impressive, the recent Holidav Season. First, $250. eye-catching landmark in New Ulm As a result of these contribu- is the statue of Hermann, the and bv far the largest boost came from the offerings received at the Hons and the Interest earned on the Cheruscan, on the bluff west of two Chri strnas concerts . With the fund's investments, the total valu- the city. This monument was total attendance at the concerts up ation of the Memorial Organ Fund built by the Sons of Hermann, a at this tlrne approximates $16, 80p. fraternal order, as a symbol of We trust the the contin1.1ed in- freedom and self-government. It terest of students, former students was Hermann who united the Gerand friends of DMLC wlll tend to man tribes in 9 A. D. and defeated speed the fund's growth It would the Roman ar~y under Varus, not be a bad New Year's resolu- thus ending Roman domination of tion if all concerned would resol - Germany. By climbing a winding stairway to the foot of the statue, ve ln some ·wav to promote the On Sunday, February 5, at rause of the Memorial Or~an Fund. about 70 feet up, the observer 8:00 p. rn., a piano recital will be can see a breath-taking view of given by three high school students, ALARIE, SIMONEAU TO the city and of the beautiful Minin the DMLC Audi.tori.urn. PRESENT NEXT CONCERT nesota Valley. Participating in the recital will Other monuments to New Ulm's be Janice Weishan, an eleventh On Sunday, February 5, at history may be found at Fort grader from Des Moines, Iowa; 3:00 p. rn., Pierrette Alarie and Ridgely, 18 miles from New Ulm, Geraldine Lueck, a twelfth grader Leopold Simoneau will be the and on the Center Street Boulefrom Arlington, Minnesota; and gue.s t performers at the Com- vard between the high school and Mark Lenz, a twelfth grader from rnunity Concert. Miss Alarie, a the Court House, both in honor of Delano, Minnesota, coloratura soprano, and Mr. the defenders of New Ulm during Janice will be first on the pro- Simoneau, a tenor, appear both the Indian War of 1862. The hisgram playing several shorter nurn- separatel~r and as a husband and torical background for these two bers by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, wife taarn. They have sung with monuments was given in the last Chopin, Schubert, and Prokofiev. world famous orchestras and issue of this paper. Next will be Geraldine, who opera companies in North AmeriAn outstanding point of interwill play a concerto for piano and ca and Europe. Both have record- est to all visitors to New Ulm is orchestra by Dohnanyi.. Miss Ruth ed extensi.velv. Schell 's Garden and Deer Park at Vornholt wi.11 assist her by play· the Schell Brewery. The garden ing the orchestral part on a seccontains many distinctive trees, ond piano. ~ ~ shrubs·, and flowers; but the chief Last on the program, Mark tl O attraction is the beautiful deer wi.11 also play a concerto for piano /'la,. 1 park where about 35 deer roam 141 and orchestra by Khachaturian. V about as if in the forest. At the 4 head of the garden is an unusual He also will be assisted by Miss Pastor ·Wraalstad, former in- and attractive residence, reminVornholt playing the orchestral part on a second piano. structor at DMLC, was ordained is cent of a beautiful Old World The entire student body is en- and installed into the ministry at chateau. A high point on a nearby couraged to attend, The program 7:00 p. m. on Sunday, January 8, bluff also gives the visitor a fine i.s not too lengthy and contains at Bethesda Lutheran Home, Wa- view of Cottonwood Lake and pornumbers by quite a variety of corn- tertown, Wisconsin. tions of Flandrau State Park. posers; th~refore, i.t should prove The sermon, based on Psalm Another favorite attraction of quite interesting to its listeners. 78:5-7, was delivered by Pastor New Ulm, especially for devout C. F. Golisch, executive director Catholics, is the Way of the Cross, of the home. Pastor A. M. Har- maintained by a Catholic Order of stad, Bethesda's chaplain, offici- sisters in charge of the Loretto ated at the ordination, assisted by Hospital. This beautiful paUJWay Pastors J. Fr i ck e, Watertown, winds up the side of the bluff jut Wisconsin; D. Tetzlaff, a class- west of the hospital and is lined mate, Whitewater, Wisconsin, and with stately oaks and pines and a A. Mennicke, Winona, Minnesota. varietyof quaint flower beds. On Pastor Wraalstad 's chief duties either side of this path a visitor are teaching religion classes and will find small cobblestone and academic subjects. He is also brick stations in which are groups serving as assistant to the chap- of statues depicting various scenes lain, and is doing individual work Continued on page 2, column 2 with severely retarded children.

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providing a good cheering section, some of the activities in which they hope to participate are the following: l)Add fun and zest 'to the ., games, 2)Encourage student attendance at games, 3)Provide refreshments at the games, 4)Have skits at rallies, 5)Make up a card section. This meeting opened with a pep talk by Karl Peterson, and following this, officers were elected, they are: Dave Jacobs, president; Gary Peterson, vicepresident; Jean Quast, secretary; . and Mona Hoenecke, treasurer. Since there isn't any established regular meeting date, the club has expressed its willingness to meet upon announcement by the officers. Should anyone who was absent at former meeting still wish to participate, he may attend the next called meeting.

CAR PRIVILEGES GIVEN TO COLLEGE WOMEN Just before the Christmas recess, Professor Hahnke announced to the student body that the faculty has agreed to allow the women of the college department to keep cars on campus. This is to facilitate traveling to and from school, since public transportation into and out of New Ulm is quite limited. The same general rules will govern these women that have governed the male drivers on campus in the past.

Stillwell Assumes Coaching Responsibility Coach Kd.iser has not yet been relieved of his many duties as c.oach and teacher. Mr. Bullert , who we thought would be our new coach, has declined the position. However, Mr. Larry Stillwell, our· own business manager, has taken over the coaching of the college basketball team. He assumed his new duties on January 12 and will continue to coach the team until the end of the season.

Our Apologies, Mr. Sitz As we indicated in a previous issue of the Messenger, some of our professors availed t:.ernselves of the opportunity to attend summer sessions at state colleges and universitieso Due to an oversight, we failed to mention one attended summer sessions. Mr. Sitz attended Library School at the University of Minnesota for six weeks.

January 1961

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The school year of 1950-51 be- nouncement stating that Coach Luther opened its post-Christgan with the familiar strains of Oldfield had scheduled basketball the hymn ''We All Believe in One practice to begin on October 29 . mas basketball schedule on JanTrue God." The new tut ors, As there is this year, there was uary 7 at Estherville, Iowa. AfHa.ns Jackson and Jerome Albrecht then the hope of a successful bas- •ter only two days of practice after the Christmas holidays the college were accepted as members of the ketball season. faculty- -and Profe ssor Herbert After the Halloween parties , cagers lost a close 65 to 60 battle Sitz, the new history and English the Literary League presentations to the Iowans. Earlier in the seathe cheerleading elections, and son D. M. L. C. defeated the instructor, was installed. To accommodate the forty-six mid-semester vacation came the same team by 3 points in overThe next game was at homeless girls - since Centennial rush of rehearsals for the Band- time. That Northwestern Bible College in Hall was not yet ready for us e , Aeol ian-Mar lut concert. cramped temporary quarters were year the Band played "Toyland" Minneapolis on January 10. The set up in the downtown girls' room , and the march "Cheerio. " Among Rams were smothered with fast It's only that income tax form at that time in the Administration others the Aeolians sang "Make breaks in the first half and North- daddy didn't like l Building. Twenty-eight of these Believe," while the Marluts sere- western enjoyed a comfortable girls were able to move into Cen- naded with "Sweet and Low" and 47 - 34 half time lead. The second half was a different story, tennial Hall by September 23 , "Old Jung Gale. " Then, of course came the however. Luther's defense while the remainder moved after September 30 to the west wing of Christmas concert directed by tightened and their offense sparProfessors E. D. Backer--Choir I kled as they pulled to within 3 the building. The Alwin Electric The first two months were and Martin Albrecht--Choir II. points of the opponents. filled with the Luther Literary · Choir II sang as one of its numbers Rams ran out of time to continue Backer's Pharmacy League Get-Acquainted Picnic, "Ring Noel." while Choir I r e- their drive and Northwestern H. Baumann Agency held on the athletic field, and the joiced with "The Christmas ended up on top 73 - 70. Qitizen's State Bank of New Ulm try-outs for first band and first Watch." and others. Eibner and Son choir. Introductions and new The spring of 1951 was ushered Eichten 's Shoe Store friends were made above the in by the Luther Literary League ,Ernest Eyrich, Plumbing and strains of the then popular song, Valentine Party where members Heating "Dry Bones. " exchanged comical valentines and Farmers and Merchants Bank In the sports section of the by the Easter concert of Choir I, The intramural basketball proFesenmaier Hardware October, 19 50, issue of the Mes- followed, of course, by vacation . gram got underway on Sunday, Forster's Inc. senger appeared a summary of This spring was a very stormy one. January 8. Four teams will be Dr. G. J. Germann, Maker of vying for the championship this fine glasses the sports events closing the preyear. The "Lutherniks, "· headed Green Clothiers vious year. Within this summary by Caption Ron Hauer topped the Harolld 's Shoe Store was mentioned the awarding of the 11 IN RETROSPECT Mohrons, " headed by Bob Mohr , Henle Drugs Herff-Jones award to the outstandin the first clash on Sunday. The Herzog Publishing Co. ing athlete of that year. This Lang's Master Barber Shop . award was given for scholarship , from the Passion o(Christ. These score was 78-32. In the other· game it was Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. cooperation, participation, and statues are imp9rt~d works of art spo.1·tsma..-. .hip. The recipient: and are well worth seeing. At t "Clyde . & Co. " 53 and and Lindeman... S.hos Store . our Professor Schulz. Also in summitofthebluffis a small' ch·a "Beatniks" 25. Caption of "Clyde Meidl Music Store, tel. EL4-6413 this issue there appeared an an- peloverlookingthevalley beneath. & Co." is Ted Berg while Paul Mode O'Day The peaceful atmosphere of this Boehlke heads the· "Beatniks." W. O. Moll Plumbing and Heating site attracts many visitors who It looks like there '11 be a close Muesing' s Drug Store wish to relax and meditate quietly ·race for first place between the Dr. Wm. Muesing for a time. : "Lutherniks" and "Clyde & Co. " New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards DID YOU KNOW THAT . .. Besides these popular attrac- and an equally tight race for third New Ulm Dairy tions, the New Ulm area boasts place between the "-Morhons" and New Ulm Greenhouses A flock of geese on the ground seven parks and a country club the "Beatniks. " New Ulm Grocery Co. is called a gaggle; a flock of geese which help to · provide entertainNew Ulm Theater in flight is a skein. ment and relaxation for residents, Kemske Paper Co. and many visitors and tourists. A. C. Ochs Brick and Tile Yards, The d i am e t e r of a penny is Flandrau State Park, named after Springfield three-forths of an inch. the pioneer military commander · Oswald's New Ulm Laundry of 1862, furnishes an excellent Patrick's Jewelers picnic area, bathing beach, and The beginning of a new year is J. C. Penny Co. Always First facilities for boating or fishing, a perfect time to set aside old Quality plus a beauty spot for outdoor re- habits and practices and make a Pink's "The Friendly Store" creation. Then in New Ulm we fresh start. After a Christmas Polta Drugs find Johnson Park with its athletic vacation you can usually hear Reim and Cl\urch Jewelers fields; Riverside, Lincoln, and . some interesting, if not practical, aeliable Drugs · Washington Parks, each with ten- New Year's resolutions llere on Retzlaff's - Our Own Hai,dware nis courts, wading pools, and campus. When asked the ques- Rite-Way Cleaners playground facilities; Municipal 'tion, "What New Year's resolu- Schnobrich's, City. Meat Market Park with its swimming pool; and tion did you make?" these people L. E. Schwartz, D. D. s. · the West Side Park athletic fields made the following replies: Shake Cleaners and ice-skating rink. The Coun· Henry N. Sornsen Jr. , Attorney try Club, located on the bluffs LeRoy Robbert - "to go to bed at Law overlooking Cottonwood Lake, before 11 P.M." ' Spelbrink's Clothing maintains one of the finest ninePauline Hµpprecht - "to get my Ernest T. Sperling, Watch and • h()le golf courses in southern Min- assignments finished on time-Clock Repair nesota. · This excellent park sys- ha ha I" ~ State Bank of New Ulm tern is really remarkable in a town Eunice Wendland - "I resolve Drs. E. L. Tyler and A. v. Seifert the size of New Ulm, and many not to make any New Year~s res- Ultich Electric students on our campus have made olutions." Drs. H. Vogel and M. Kaiser considerable use of the opportunBetty Springer - "to keep my Ernest C. Vogelpohl, Pipe Organs ities for relaxation offered here. closet door shut. 11 Drs. Wm. J. VonBank and In the next issue of this paper, Roy Schlavensky - "not to take George F. Kuehner the final portion of this historical out any more girls." Weneeda Backery overview will bring the reader a Emmy Scott -. donvt have to Wilfahrt Bros. Hardware-Tiresbrief survey of the development of make any! 11 (? ? ? ) Appliances business, industry, and education Mary Funk - "I .wonvt say; it Vogelpohl's Leather Goods-Lugin the city. might ·be for the MESSENGER." gage-Gifts

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t}aentl,et A semi-retired missionary to the Apaches and his wife celebrated their four golden anniversaries on a Wednesday in Decem1ler. That day, Pastor and Mrs. E. Edgar Guenther marked 50 years of marriage, of being in the ministry, in Arizona, and on the Apache Reservation. He attended DMLC for a number of years and sent many of his children he re also. Then at twenty-five, when he was a seminary student at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, he accepted a call as missionary to the Arizona Apaches. On the way to the East Fork Mission, his first pastorate, he and his bride were stranded at G 1 ob e, Arizona, for two months b y a snowstorm. The y finished their eventful trip by buckboard. Pastor Guenther, though semiretired, is still sought by the older Indians for advice on their problems. This again shows the power of the Gospel on winning souls for Christ and the great success that f1e had. . Mrs. Guenther, who had nine children of her own, still teaches Sunday School and comforts little children, lavishing love without measure. In 1952, the White Mountain Tribe adopted him as a full brother, the highest honor given to a white man by the Apache nation. Besides serving as pastor for 25 years at East Fork, he buift another mission at Mc Nary, Arizona. He also started a third mission at Maverick, but the high altitude forced him to leave the work for younger hands. A belated congratulations to this wonderful couple from the faculty and students of DMLC.

Vol. LI

February

No. 5

1961

Homecoming CHOIR I PREPARES FOR TOUR Crowned

"An additional fifteen minutes at each rehearsal I" Those are worthy occasion into as many of the "singing orders" which Profes- our congregations as possible, it sor Martin Albrecht recently gave made tours in two consecuttve the sixty-seven collegiates, mem- years. Now that the change of tour-years has occurred, it is bers of the concert choir. And the reason for this? There likely that tour will for some time is a tour in the offing. Yet there fall in the "odd" years . But the 1961 tourwillbe "memis a verv special reason for the urgencv of preparation--the early orable" in other ways. In several Easter of 1961 and the resultant ways it will be the most extended early appearance of tour-time. tour. More states will be visited Since 1961 is an "odd" year, it in 1961 than on any previous tour. is somewhat of a break with tradi- The itinerary calls for visits, in tion to go "a tourin'" in this year. addftion to our own "."". opher State, But the change of a routine which to South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa had prevailed for approximately (first time for this state), Illinois, thirty years was occasioned by the and Wisconsin. diamond jubilee of our school. The second way in which 1961 That happened in an "odd" year, will break previous records is in 1959. Since the college choir wish- the number of singing engagements. ed to-participate in the anniversary fhe com~lete 1961 iti_nerary lists celebration by bringing this note- twenty-six song-services. March 12 8:30 a. m. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota (Services) 10:30 a. m. Redwood Falls, Minnesota 3:00 p. m. March 12 Lake Benton, Minnesota 8:00 p. m. March 12 Arlington, Minnesota (Services) 9:00 a. m. March 19 10:30 a. m. St. Paul, Minnesota (Emanuel) 3:00 p. m. March 19 Buffalo, Minnesota 8:00 p. m. March 19 8:00 p. ni. Watertown, South Dakota (St. Martin's) March 23 March 24 8:00 p. m. Mobridge, South Dakota (N. W. L. A) March 25 8:00 p. m. Winner, South Dakota Mar ch 26 £' :30 a. m. Burke, South Dakota (Services) March 2ti 3:00 p. m. Hadar, Nebraska March 26. 8:00 p. m. Grand Island, Nebraska March 27 8:00 p. m. Plymouth, Nebraska March 28 8:00 p. m. Sioux City, Iowa March 29 8:00 p. m. Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin (St. Paul's) March 30 8:00 p. m. Juneau, Wisconsin March 31 1:00 p. m. Oshkosh, Wisconsin (Grace) March 31 8:00 p. m. Baraboo, Wisconsin April 1 8:00 p. m. Moline, Illinois Lyceum on Modern Chemistry April 2 a.m. Savanna, Illinois (Services) April 3 8:00 p. m. La Crosse, Wisconsin (First Lutheran) Mr. Carl Benson presented April 9 9:00 a. m. Gibbon, Minnesota (Services) "The Miracles of Modern Chem- April 9 3:00 p. m. Boyd, Minnesota istry" in a Lyceum program April 9 8:00 p. m. Hutchinson, Minnesota Tuesday, January 24, at 8:00 April 16 8:00 p. m. New Ulm, Minnesota (Homecoming) p. m. DMLC schedules them ' h:rough the help of the Minnesota EASTER CONCERT Pr.Jgram Service. Projected slides were used to emphasize ELIMINATED different demonstrations. Mr. It has been announced that no Benson demonstrated how man sounds when he is breathing he- religious concert will be present- -·•-•lium rather than oxygen. With ed by the Aeolians and Mar luts his lungs full of helium, his voice at Easter time. It was impossounded like that of Donald Duck. sible to fit all of the singing groups By using a special chemical, he into the Easter concert achedule. made a water-saturated sock Their next concert, which will be burn. Tom Siegel helped in this secular, is in May. Both groups, exhibit. The release of energy however, will sing for Lenten from sugar was among his num - services at St. John's and St. Paul's Lutheran Churches. erous other experiments.i ~

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a Success It seems everyone agrees that our 1961 homecoming was a big success in spite of the fact that we lost the game to Austin Junior. College. But even there we nearly succeeded, losing the game by a mere three point margin; and considering that Austin may be· able to boast of being the conference champion, we think that our boys fared v~ry well. Homecoming festivities began on Friday, January 27, with a pep fest in the gym. The cheerleaders led the rooters in several cheers, and Coach Stillwell and Bob Gruetzmacher spoke a few words to the group. The climax of the rally, an original skit presented by Miss Krook and five "faculty ladies, " was definitely unique. The five charming and comely maidens were Professors Swantz, Schulz ,. Voecks, Kaiser~ and Hahnke. Before the m ain game Saturday evening, the faculty met the alumni in a heated, if not slightly confusing, battle on the basketball court. The alumni emerged victorious. The scene stealers of that event, however, were four little cheerleaders rooting for their daddies. They were Mary Beth Hahnke, Lee Ann Kaiser and two little Schulzes, Debbie and Ruth. The cheerleaders for the alumni, our own "Monsters," added to the merriment. Half-time entertainment for the Austin game was in the cap.able hands, or horns, of Dick Sonntag and his "Schnitzel Seven," a top flight German band. After the game, many students, faculty members and their wives, alumni, and friends gathered in the dining hall for one of Mr. Stillwell's special meals. The after-dinner entertainment was emceed by Roy Schlavensky, and it was provided by the Sophmore girls' sextet and our longawaited "bum," Elsa Manthey. Mr. Arthur Glende was the guest speaker of the evening. All of these activities totalled up to one of the nicest w~ekends of the year, one we w1L long remember.

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Kitclien "Hey Danny, would you open the doors, plea.Pe I" And the thundering herd moves in. . . The first man in line grabs a tray, and quickly moves down the line. He swings his plate over for portions of meat, vegetables, potatoes, and gravy. Then he piles bread and butter on his tray and contemplates for a second on how many desserts he can make off with this time. After the fh:.s t fifty or mor.e students move through each line, the movement gradually slows down to a mere crawl. The motion appears so relaxed that it almost

THE ART OF GETTING THINGS DONE You've come to the right person. If anyone can get things done, it's I. Of course, don't pry into the nature of the things I get done- -that is unimportant enough. The point is that I do get things done. Let's see, now. I may have an English composition to write, a book to read, math to study, and an organ practice on one night, You'd never believe what all I accomplished _that night! I ironed five blouses, two skirts, and a pair of pillow cases, drank two glasses of lemonade, ate a box of cookies, washed my hair, got caught up on the latest gossip, and, get this, went to an organ practice, If that isn't getting things done, l' d like to know what isl Then, let's take another night for example, This time I had a. whole week's ironing to do, (the usual things) my hair to wash , and my room to clean. Why, I finished iny English, history, and geography assignments for two weeks in advance. I just have that certain knack of getting things done, I suppose you're wondering how I do it, Don't think it's easy, It took years of patient training for me. I'd say I started back in eighth grade. I began by letting my mind wander off the subject ma_tter for a few minutes each night. It's amazing, but bv the end of that year I had myself 1:rained to daydream for over an hour at a time. Then I began the hard task of keeping my mind on doing something else. Since I really catch on to these things, I had that" pha·s e nearly completed by the middle of my freshman year. I have had comparatively easy sailing from that time on. Now, you try it. Sit down and think of anything that doesn't per'tain to what is in front of you. It will probably be hard to do at firs~but if at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Unless you, too, have the gift of grasping new things like this quickly, you may have to practice this exercise for a few nights, Lengthen the time every night, really work at it, and before you know it, you will have achieved a new art- -the art of getting things done,

borders on paralytic cases. Take the high school junior who faces a critical Decision of Life-in the wee hours of the morning--syrup or applesauce. You can't rush these things you know. Genius needs time and relaxation. Then there's the group of girls who consistently eat communal meals. Such comments as these are overheard: "I'll trade my cookies for your meat," or "Take your squash for me if you don't want it, okay?" In the final analysis, no one person ever consumes a complete meal. Next observe the College Man who feels that he alone needs food and plenty of it. He purposely comes late to be sure of getting all the extras. Please, no bets on whether he finishes it or not. At the opposite extreme of the College Man is the Finicky Female. Thi$ gal says nothing until after she is served and then promptly puts half of the offending portion back into the serving container. To the guillotine I Last, but not least, is the Dietitian. This worthy connoisseur of culinary arts feels it his explicit duty to inform everyone of the values or detriments of eating a certain food. Frankly, we'd rather he didn't. After the last person has been served and the lines finally close, the kitchen is the scene of busy activity, eachperson doing his job and invariably helping someone else for a minute. Occasionally sc!!l~ "ham" fee ls a dire need for attention and does something drastic like sending a stack of over two hundred trays crashing to the floor. It seems that excessive breakage of glasses is also common. Right, Elsa? A good.many thlngs seem to happen in the kitchen ranging even from fires to floods. The flame that ignited Mary Funk's hair into a blazing crown of glory wasn't so funny; however, it isn't every day that Dan Southard manages to spill several cans of milk. The esprit de corps of the kitchen crew is evidenced by a remark of Mrs. Glaesmann when we again had electricity after almost half an hour of darkness, "Now, that was fun!"

February 1961

1/lrlrlen ialent Did you know that we have a very talented artist on our faculty? It is Professor 0. Stelljes, who does all his artwork using only white drawing paper, black ink, and a scratch pen. Because of a keen interest in wild life, he uses animals as subjects in most of his drawings, picturing them in their natural habitats, either getting ideas for settings from his own observation or from pictures he, has seen in magazines or newspapers. It was not until five years ago that he began this type of drawing in real earnest. He was asked to make a sketch for the catalog of the New Ulm layout and of our campus, and it was at this time that he became intrigued with the effect of the black ink on white paper. Therefore he decided to try it on other types of artwork. Now he has quite a stack of pictures which he has drawn within the last five years. In looking at his work one can see that it is very difficult to draw--and get the right effect-makingus~ only of black and white. A painter has the liberty to use colors to gain the correct effect, but Professor Stelljes must make hundreds of tiny strokes with his pen before he can gain the right effect. Snow in particular, being all white in appearance, is especially difficult to shade effectively. Surprisingly enough, however, when asked whether he had ever tried using colors in his drawing, he said that he did not have enough patience to work with them; although making millions of tiny strokes with a pen surely must take a great store of patience already. Professor Stelljes has never had a lesson in art or drawing in his life, and yet when one observes his drawings, one can see in them almost perfect proportion and extremely lifelike qualities in all his little creatures. In a picture he has done of a jungle cat, one can just see the muscles on its back ripple as it prepares to spring.

Since Professor Stelljes is quite busy with schoolwork, he does not have much chance to work on his hobby; nevertheless, he still manages to finish a picture in about three weeks. A secret desire behind all his work is that by finding the right connections, he might be able to sell his pictures for use as illustrations on calendars or in sports magazines. Anyone looking at his work, I'm sure, will not think this too great a desire. They certainly are a work of art.

also the home of a brick and tile plant, a concrete products plant , and a garment factory. Promoting business interests in New Ulm we find a Civic and Commerce As~Qcia tion, Junior Chamber of Comme-rc·e, Lions Club, Rotary Club and the Exchange C°Iub. They all endeavor to keep the business section of the city, which serves a trading area of 100,000 people, modern and up-todate. Public utilities are efficiently handled, providing electricity , water supply, natural gas, sewage disposal, and telephone service for the New Ulm area. The city government is the Council-Manager type which handles it.::s affairs with the hdp of a City Fire Department , a Rural Fire Associafion, and a Police Department. Education has played a vital role in the life and growth of the city ever since the pioneer founders ma~e good schools the cornerstone of their hopes and plans for this community. Today over 3000 students are enrolled in the ten schoois within the city. In N~w Ulm we find five grade schools--tnree public, one Catholic, · and one Lutheran; one public junior high; three senior high schools- - one public, one Catholic, and one Lutheran high school which is associated with the local Dr. Martin Luther College. As students at this college, we are all fam iliar to a certain extent with its history and founding by our synod in 1884. We are also interested in and familiar with St. Paul's Lutheran grade school where we Conclusion do our practice teaching. As a vital part of education we should also mention New Ulm's Growth of' Business, Industry, and Education twelve churches, five of which are Luther an. Our two Wis con sin The location of New Ulm in city is the recently established Synod churches, St. John's and the heart of an agricultural dis- Kraft Food Company processing St. Paul's are certainly quite famtrict influenced to a great extent plant. This plant gives employ- iliar to all of us. the type of industries which grew ment to a large number of men and In conclusion, it is hoped that up here. Some of the first were supplies Kraft products for most this brief survey of New Ulm' s hisgrain elevators, a large creamery of the Midwest area. torical development has awakened More local employment is fur- a spark of interest and curiosity and two poultry-dressing and eggpacking plants. These industries nished by the New Ulm Manufactur- <l,bout this city in the minas 01 are dependent on local agriculture . ing Company, the Freeman Man- many readers. If your curiosity Many men are also furnished with ufacturing Company, and the Web- is not satisfied, it is hoped that employment by two large brewer- ster -Chicago Corporation which you will look farther into the hisies located within the city, namely manufactures machines, farm tory of this city, your home for the Hauenstein and Schell brewer- equipment, and electronic equip- nine, if not twelve months of the ies. The largest industry in the ment respectively. New Ulm is year.

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Uncle Tom's Cabin Wednesday, February 15, at 9:15 p.m., Luther Literary League held a s~ort mee~ing. After the meeting the entertainment committee, unaer the leadership of Phyllis Haas,presented a play based on H.B. stowe 9 s Uncle Tom's Cabin. The play was condenserl by Judy Kirwan. Characters in the production included:

Class News

Coliege fV Since the month of February is famous not only for the birthdays of famous Americans but also for Valentine's Day, it is fitting that we dedicate this column of class news to those of us who have been permanently wounded by Cupid's arrows. The Christmas holidays brought the number of our classmates who have announced their engagements to seven. On Christmas Day class· president Jerry Gron uolz and Miriam Manthey were betrothed . Their wedding will take place at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, during Aug ust of this year. Dale Schaumberg and Sue Voigt, who became engaged on Christmas Eve, will be married on July 30, 1961, at Gteeri Bay, Wisconsin . Another holiday engagement was that of Clarice Sorgatz and Elmer Wohlers . Wedding bells will ring for this couple on August 5, 1961, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Minnie, Sue, and Clarice are all former members of our class who have been teaching during the past two years , Completing the list of Christmas betrothals is that of Roy Schlaven~ky and Linda Stuebs. Linda, the vivacious cheer leader from the sophomore class, will be teaching in Arizona for the remainder of the present school year. Three classmates who were engaged earlier will also have summer weddings . Roger Hinz and Sharon Vick will be married on July 16, 1961, at White Bear Lake, Minnesota . Dorothy Russell and Richard Sonntag have set June 11, this year, as their wedding date . The ceremony will be held in Detroit, Michigan. Paul Fritze will claim Charlotte Rauschke as his bride durtng July at Norfolk, Nebraska.

LUTHER LITERARY LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT

College College Ill We certainly missed seeing LauraMcNeill's smiling face here since the Christmas recess, but last we heard she couldn't stand us anymore. Of course, we all understood that it was only· our fin~ · '. Minnesota climate that she couldn't take. She came down with rheumatoid arthritis and had to return to her healing Arizona climate. She is now teaching morn ing classes in one of our schools in Tucson, Arizona. God's blessings on you in your work, Laura. Ch ri stm as vacation al so brought a few engagements - within our class. Ted Zuberbier and Evelyn Leyrer, now teaching in 'Sanborn, were ·betrothed. Elaine Heier became engaged to Rev. Edgar Gieschen, Akaska, South Dakota, formerly of Ft. Atkinson Wisconsin. Yvonne Kegel also received a ring from Ken Jeske. Congratulations to them all from all of us. Don Helwig joined the college basketball team for one night when the team played at Bethany. He brought the total numl;>er of pl_ayers to eight that night. His services were · not called upon but he didn't mind it a bit. As he" later admitted, "I was tired already after the warmups. " Arlys Ohland tried setting her hair with Tang. Unintentionally, of course I Results? One blob of stiff, straight hair. The ID College class is doing a different kind of work this semester for one of their classes. They are gaining valuable experience in constructing and putting up bulletin boards. I'm sure everyone has noticed them in Prof. Schulz's room.

Uncle Tom •• Russell Schwalbe Simon Legree • Ruth Levorson George Shelby ••••• Judy Zink Eva vs Father ••• Yvonne Smith Eva •••••••••••• Judy Kirwan Topsy • Mary Walter Narrator •••••• Dan Schmeling Another phase of the evening's entertainment was a minstrel show of Stephen . Foster's songs and of jokes. The singing was accompanied by Nancy Bittner. D ••••••••

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Our "busier-than-ever" semester is well under way by this time. The semester seems to be so busy that the second "norms" haven't even had time to create or be the cause of any class news. One of our classmates, Linda Stuebs, left us shortly after the semester beg an, to teach in ·Whiteriver, Arizona. A brief informal class get-together was .held in her honor on Friday, January 27. We wish her much joy in her work. Carol Pollesch has left us at present to help teach at Helen ville, Wisconsin, for a short time. We expect to see her back by the end of February. Do you remember the pictures that decorated the gym for the homecoming? It seems many of them found their way into College II rooms. I heard that one of the rooms in Old Main had two. Is that correct, Mary? Our classmates from Waldheim enjoyed the pictures of Germany, which Mr. Zickler showed at their dorm party. Charlene, what were you trying to prove one night, rather late, when you almost lost $60 worth of tooth in the sink? Trying to throw money down the drain? Elaine woke up one morning with a red eye. It looked like someone might have hit h~.r . What's the cause, Elaine? Is it the room 1 ~ates ? Did you hear that Joyce was seen in the garbage can in Centen..: n1al? A.n,J on t he way .Jack to yom· room from chape1? Joyc e! Writing class news wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It appears that the second "norms" do have a little extra time to do some things worthy of class news.

Semester tests have come and gone and have left your reporter a little too brainwashed to remember much news I But I'll try anyway. An event of great importance was the piano recital given by our high school classmates> Jan Weishan, Geraldine Lueck, and Mark Lenz. Congratulations to you on your fine performance. -The members of the play cast are busy rehearsing their play "Goodnight Ladies. "--The Senior "Social" class is getting experience with the stock markets - as investors, not speculators. - Have you seen any red hair in the freshman class? We understand some of the girls took to red hair! --Are all the boxes of cereal that are "~hagged" from the dining hall eaten? We "heard 0 that certain boys are trying to hatch it in their beds. --Enrique (Ricky) spent a wonderful Christmas vacation swimming and fishing. - -Carol Nolte had her eighteenth birthday pady in Centennial gym. It was reported a GREAT SUCCESS! --Karl Peterson does not think seriously about Emily ·Post's suggestions. He likes Ann Landers himself. -Mary Engel just had her hair cut shorter; she is working at a flattop. - - Gordy was Mr. 38 Point man at the game with Waseca. -Gerry S. and DaveJ. should really be in First Band after all that practice at the basketball game. -If there isn't anything going on, leave it to the Senior girls in phy. ed. class to find something. But must it be "Ring Around the Rosy" or "London Bridges"? --Anyone notice how fast Mary Schoeneck's hair grows? She might even start a fad! - -Wayne Miller's piece "Rhapsody in Blue," will not, we hope, rub off on his character.

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D.M.L.C. BASKETBALL College After losing to Pillsbury earlier in the season, DMLC gained revenge by defeating them on the home court January 26th. The highly spirited Hilltoppers built up a 15 point Je ad at halftime·. It was 51-39 at the midway mark, but during the second half the margin narrowed to 6160 before the Rams got going again. The final score was 81-68. The DMLC scoring was aa follows: Schmelin(l 28, Meyer 15;f Schneid~r 16, Gruetzmacher 12, Markgrlf 8, and Mansell 2. It was probably the fouls that told the story in the Austin game. With a good share of the second half remaining, Gruetzmacher, Markgraf and Meyer fouled out in that order, and Austin capitalized at the free throw line. Both teams scored 30 field goals, so it was the free throws that made the difference. Luther again had lots of spark. At times they led by several point s but couldn't manage to keep t he lead. With 8 minutes to go, Luther led 62-59, but Austin came back with three quick buckets and remained ahead until the end. The final score was 7578. Schmeling starred, scoring 26 points . Markgraf had 14, Schneider 13, Mansell 7, Meyer 6,, Schnitker 5, Gruetzmacher and Jeseritz each had 2. Luther bowed to Bethany 9668 at Mankato on Tuesday, January 31. Bethany 's height and fast break was too much for Luther. Bethany led 53-33 at half time, and the score ended 96-68. Schmeling was high point man in the game with 31 points. He hit 9 of 15 field goals and hit 13 of 19 free throws. Lemke scored 11, Markgraf 10, Gruetzmacher 6, Mansell 5, Schnitker 4, and Eaton 1.

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High School On Tuesday, January 24, our Rams were on the road again, this time to Butterfield. The game was a real thriller although our boys were plagued with cold shooting and many floor errors. In the first quarter Butterfield jumped ahead of us by a big margin, but we quickly narrowed it down in the next period and went ahead 30-29 at halftime. Our lead then widened itself to six at the end of the third quarter, and we finally came out as the victors, edging them 6258. Gordy Kruse led in scoring. He totaled 19 points. Al Just was next with 14 points. He dropped all eight of his charity tosses, four of them within the final two minutes of the game.

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On Friday, January 27, and Tuesday, January 31, we captured two more victories to end our perfect rec·ord with 12 straight victories. On the 27th our Rams hosted Princeburg Central in a return bout. Central put up a good fight in the first period, but Luther fought harder throughout the remainder of tlle game and won 7.9-67. Tall Dal Beckner made a good showing, racking up 24 points. Clarke Sievert· scored 15. On the 31st we traveled to Bethany in Mankato to grab a 55-21 victory over them. Gordy Kruse tallied 17 points there . The fateful day for the Rams was February 3rd. Over 180 Luther students and fans traveled to Sanborn to watch the Rams break down in the second half and lose their first game of the season to the Panthers, 69-51. At the half we held a one point margin, 26-25. Miles ·Pabst starred for the Panthers in their last half march, pouring in 21 points. His splendid shooting and rebou;ndipg was undoubtedly the highlight of the game. Dal Beckner s~ored 17 points for the Rams and Gordon Kruse tallied 16. Al Just chalked up 10 and Clarke Sievert eight. Those four were the only 1..,uther cagers to score.

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Recently, two officials of our Synod paid our city and especially our local Lutheran schools a visit. Mr. Emil Trettin, Executive Secretary of the Synodical Board of Education, and Mr. Adolf Fehlauer, the assistant Secretary of the Board, arrived on F~bruary 9 to begin a tour of inspection of our high school and college, and of St. Paul's elementary school here in New Ulm. They visited various classes at both schools, observing and advising concerning classroom procedure and the like. On Saturday, the 11th, both Mr. Trettin and Mr. Fehlauer addressed several classes of our college department. Mr. Fehlauer gave the classes much sound, practical information and advice concerning the call and duties of a Wisconsin Synod teacher. Mr. Trettin spoke to the groups concerning the make-up and functions of our Synod's educational system. He also made the groups aware of the large number of educational aids available in the forms of pamphlets, filmstrips, and so forth, to help in teaching those children who now attend our day schools and to help in urging more parents to make use of the great opportunities afforded by these schools.

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V,jlt1 ,' [)At~e Saturday, February 18, Miss Claudia Konrad gave an informative talk on the education of Germany to Section 3 of the College Sophomore Class during the fourth hour. Miss Konrad, who is an exchange student from Ulm, Germany, attends New Ulm Public H~gh School, where she is a member of the senior class. While visiting classes Saturday, arrangements were made by Miss Marian Wernecke for her to speak during the class hour. Miss Konrad tells us that there are some differences and some similarities between the education of these two countries. In Germany the students are required to take English and two other foreign languages, usually Lat~n an_~ French. A total of nine years 1s required for both of them. Homework according to her is about the same in her homeland as it is here. Music is required in their school system. It consists of vocal training and theory. Students are encouraged to take a musical instrument if they show some talent.

Professor Backer Awarded AAL Faculty Fellowship Bruce R. Backer, 207 North Franklin Street, New Ulm, a professor at Dr. Martin Luther College, has been awarded an Aid Association for Lutherans faculty fellowship, announced Walter L. Rugland, AAL President. He was chosen for the award by the Selection Committee of AAL Faculty Fellowship program which met recently at Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois. Heads of various Synodical Conference colleges and seminaries serve on the Selection Committee. Backer will study for a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Northwestern College, Watertown, Wisconsin, and a Master of Music degree at Northwestern University. Additional work has been completed at Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm; Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary,, Thiensville; and the University of Minnesota. According to Rugland, Backer is one of twelve Synodical Conference Lutheran college and seminary professors who shared in faculty fellowships which varied from $1,000 to $2,000 each, recently awarded by Aid Association for Lutheran~, Appleton, Wisconsin. The fellowships to.:. taled $20,000.

Tests seem to be quite different. The tests there are written in such a way as to make one think. According to her, she did not have any objective tests until she came to the United States. One -hindrance, she thinks, to their life in general is that the school system divides the students according to the brilliant and not so brilliant. This kind of arrangement creates a barrier and class distinction, but it is now being overcome. School is held during the morning from 7:45 to 12:15. They are also required to go to school two afternoons a week and also have school on Saturday. In addition to discussing the education of Germany, Miss Konrad told us a little bit of her im: pressions upon reaching America and of the social life in Germany. One very noticeable thing she mentioned was the absence of the family life which is very prevalent in Germany.

DIRECTORS AT WORK The Seniors have chosen the play Good Night Ladies as the play that they are going to present this year. It is a farce in three acts and should prove to be a laugh-provoking comedy, enjoyable to all. The faculty advisors for the play are Miss Krook and Pro!essor Hartwig. The student director and directress are Mark Lenz and Naomi Springstroh. The date for the presentation of the play has been set for April

The characters are portrayed as follows: Helen Raleigh .... Norma Panning Jane Raleigh ..... Joan Wernecke Sam Raleigh ...... Karl Peterson Jug Brown ......... David Luetke Professor B. R. Backer Professor Dexter .. William Nolte Dean Eggleby ........ Jean Quast Angela Remini. .. Karae Sommers Larry Dobson ...... David Jacobs Lulu Giffen ......... Elsa Backer Several days ago, Coach Judy West ........ Marcia Heintz · Harold Kaiser announced that the George West .... Reinhold Lothert annual letter winner's banquet Betty London ...... Lorna Palmer will be held at Turner Hall on Saturday, April 8, beginning at 6:30 P. M. The banquet will include letter M 'ISS COOPER. GIVES'. winners from each of the three New Ulm High Schools. Guest RECITAL speaker for this event will be Jesse Owens, Olympic Track Star. Tickets for the evening may be Miss Cooper presented an orpurchased for the price of $3. 50 gan recital on Sunday, February at the Citizens' State Bank, New 12, at 3:00p. m., at Birmingham, Ulm. Alabama. The recital, held in Birmingham was sponsored by the Amer ... Coach Entertains Team ican' Guild of Organists. Miss Cooper's performance was a part On Monday, February 20, of the three-week meeting of lecCoach Larry Stillwell and his wife tures and performances held by were hosts to the college basket- the Guild. ball t e am. After a savory steak The recital was played on a dinner, an evening devotion was three manual, 45 rank Aeolian held. Tt.e fellows enjoyed playing Skinner organ and included works a variety of games during the re - by .Couperin, Bach, Franck, and mainder of ~he eve11ing. Messiaen.

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The choir itinerary published in the Messenger had two mistakes. It should have read as follows: April 2 8 :00 p. m. La Crosse, Wisconsin (First Lutheran) April 3 8:00 p. m. Red Wing, Minnesota

SPORTS BRIEFS

Ron Hauer rolled a 701 series in non-league bowling. He hit 6 246, 244, and then dropped down 7 to a 211 game. 14

MARCH Last High School basketball game against N. W. Lutheran Academy L. L. L. Meeting and Entertainment Movies Public Piano Recital for Grades 9 and 10 Public Piano Recital for Grades 11 and 12 Concert-College Choir II, High School Choirs I and II Pictures by C. J. Albrecht

Be prepared to organize your intramural volleyball teams. The 16 defending champions, the faculty, will no doubt be ready to meet 19 their foes soon. Don't take this too lightly, for the faculty has al- 21 ready had one evening of practice. 23 EA~TER VACATION BEGINS

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Coll:ege II Reporter: Miriam Kietzer Our ha r d w o r kin g s e c on d norms don't have much time to spend on such frivolous things as writing Messenger articles; but since they don't want to be forgotten completely, they have somehow crowded it into their schedule. First of all we hope that Stubby is enjoying teaching down in Arizona. As you all know, she accepted a call to teach at the East Fork Mission in Whiteriver, Arizona. We miss her leading us in cheers at the basketball games, but we know she is still thinking of us. Carol Pollesch has also left us for a time. She resigned as captain of the "Parasites" basketball team to teach for three weeks at Helenville, Wisconsin. Saturday, February 11, Mr. Tre_ttin, the Executive Secretary of Education in our synod, and his Assistant, Mr. Fehlauer, both of Milwaukee, spoke to our class on the problems of teaching and the divine call. They also answered questions by the class. We extend our sincere thanks to them for giving us their time and for their encouragement in our work. Carol Wessel made a trip to California after semester weekend. There was some speculation that she might be looking for Rose Bowl souvenirs, but I have a confidential tip that sha was conducting an official investigation of various types of recreation with the help of a certain Mr. Goddard. Some of our practice teachers seem to be rather successful in their efforts. Leona Nass has received quite a volume of amorous correspondence from her pupils. Marlene Maertz received a rather large surprise for her birthday in the person of Jerry Glaze. He also spent some time at the Men's Dormitory renewing old acquaintances and pastimes. We feel that cigars (bubble gum, ·of course) would be in order from Nelson Zimmerman. Recently his guppy had forty-two offspring, his molly had twenty, and his variata had six. A real family man in the class, I'd say! We still have time for a few extracurricular activities in our tight schedule. But it's beginning to tell on some of the students. Mary Funk fell asleep during operetta practice the other night and disguised her lapse so well that Janet Sievertpushed her off a bench onto the floor before Janet realized the fact. - ·To pacify those who might have been worried, our class was not advocating Communism-all that red you saw one day was merely to test a theory advanced in our psychology class. That's all for now, but unless we reach the "breaking point" before then, we'll be back again next month!

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DMLC SUCCESSfL IN LAST GAME

Reporter: Jim Fenske

Schmeling Breaks Record

Roland Schultz still insists that one walks over a door and not through it like the rest of us usually do. But then, how was he to know that the pins were pulled out of the hinges and that the door was just hanging there? Farstad, do you always practice your harmony on your guitar? Do you ever get parallel octaves:? Speaking of harmony, Owen Dorn finally realized that a major triad is not spelled DF-#G. He changed his mind--he now spells it DFG. What is going on in rooms 95-96 in the men's dorm? Is there an epidemic? ,May the fittest survive I Roland Schultz has great possibilities of becoming another Gene Krupa. He is doing fine in his drum lessons. Just one thing, Ro, keep the elbows close. Jane Uhlig seems to have quite a bit of trouble with her lipstick. It seems to fade every time she laughs. We also notice that even a frozen jaw doesn't keep Vi from talking.

DMLC posted a "professior type" score as they overwhelm St. Paul Bible College in the la home game of the season, 118-' In the course of the game the Hil toppers broke three of their pr vious records. Luther had little tr01.1ble wi the St. Paul five as they led 52at the mid-way mark. The Hf toppers scored 32 points duri the first ten minutes of the seco half and 34 during the remaini ten minutes to carry them wi over 100. Dan Schmeling received standing ovation as he left t game with five fouls during t final minute of the game. D broke the individual scoring re ord for DMLC by scoring points. He also tied Ron Hauex field goal record by hitting 15 fie goals. Dan hit 10 for 12 fr throws, and pulled down 20 r bounds. Although Schmeling starre it was a true team effort that ma this game an outstanding one. Da Markgraf scored 18 points, whi Bob Gruetzmacher and Chuck Ma sell hit 16. Werner Lemke scor 13 and grabbed 10 rebounds. Ru Jeseritz scored 8, John Eaton and Ed Schnitker 2. As a team, the Hilltoppe· broke the record for the numb1 of fieid goais scored in one garr They had 50 field goals. Thi also topped their previous reco: of points scored in one gam Earlier in the season they score 107 against Northwestern Collet of St. Paul.

High Schooj The High School Pep Club took three buses to the Sanborn game on the ~rd of February. The excitement of ihe game grew throughout the day and reached its peak at the Pep Rally which carried it through until the game. "Standing Room Only" seemed to be the trend at Sanborn, for when we arrived the gym was already filled with excited spectators. It was loads of fun for everyone! Pep Club also took a bus to the tournament at Bethany on February 10. On the following night, Bethany, Winnebago, and Fox Valley played here. It was nice having all those visitors with us, and we enjoyed their company. The students want to get together after the last basketball game and have a PARTY!'.! We were all feeling pretty badly about Gary Peterson's leaving us--The truth of the matter was he went home enrly for the week-end. Spring is arriving; Linda Wendt is feeling the sun in chapel. •.. Mary Engel added to her already high record and broke another test tube .•.. There was a small party after the Tournament on Saturday for the teams and cheerleaders (and a few others) .. . . Roger Frank's foot seems to be healing up along with a couple of other wounds .... Jan Weishan is taking up French horn .... Good luck to Ed Krause in sending a rocket to the top of the Men's Dormitory! I hear he has received quite a substantial offer from some "Nikita" fellow out east, but that's probably just a rumor.

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MARKGRAF ENDS BASKETBALL CAREJ:R On Thursday, February 16, c Austin, Dale Markgraf compk~E his basketball career at DMLC According to the SMJCC rules, h cannot play next year. Dale h: played every year except his seni year in high school. He playe on the "B" team his ninth, tent and part of his eleventh grade. E did not play in his senior year b cause of an injury to his leg. oa: came back to play basketball age in his college years and has put three fine years. When the ne1 was there, he could fill in any p sition. We will all remember hi for his fine spirit and determin: tion to win in his years at DML 1

'61 Tour Begins March 23

Vol. LI

March

No. 7

1961

College Choir I's Concert Tour of 1961 will begin . in the early af ternoon on Thursday, March 23. The Easter vacation will be filled with both seriousness and excitem.ent for the choir members. This year the choir will visit more states and will present more song-services than in previous years. Presenting twenty-six songservices, visiting six states, and covering 2500 miles of territory would seem like a lot to do for tw elve days of "vacation." However, the above is not all that the choir intends to do. Besides the working, the sleeping and the eating, familiar to those who have been on tour before, the choir also will have an opportunity to do some sight -seeing. The points of interest which the DMLC Touring Choir choir will see include two state capitols--Lincoln and Pierre, the Nebraska Consolidated Mills (flcur CLASS OF 35 CONTRIBUTES TO ORGAN FUND mills) in Grand Island, and some of our Synod's institutions of high -Repeatedly the incoming mail cause which our institution repreer education. Tl1 ey will visit Mo· brings gifts to the DMLC Memor- sents. bridge and Winnebago Lutheran ial Organ Fund. And every gift is Nevertheless, it is particularly Academies, Northwestern College, highly appreciated. Each gift not gratifying when the mail brings us and the Lutheran. High Schools in . only swells the worthy fund for a gift from an entire class. To Fort Atkinson and Onalaska, Wis- which the gift is earmarked, but find our former students so interconsin. In Grand Island, Nebras - above all reveals a commendable ested in their alma mater that they ka, they will see th e site of Synod's interest in our school and the great as a group wish to participate in future Nebraska Academy. They the school's work and program is, will also be privileged to see some needless to say, a joy to those curof our Synod's congregations and rently at the school. schools in which, some day, they This joy we recently expermay be serving, ienced when the DMLC Class of We pray that not only the audi1935 made a fine contribution to the ences to whom they sing will reMemorial Organ Fund. The gift ceive inspiration from their songtotaled $9 2. 00, a sizable lift to the service, but that they, also, will fund on its way to its ultimate return refreshed and inspired for goal--another sorely-needed organ the work for which thev continue for the future training of our church to prepare themselves, organists. Mr. Duehlmeier of Nicollet, Little Symphony Closes Minnesota, the transmitter of the Concert Season Upon the invitation of the con- gift, advised us that the following On April 13 at 8:15 p. m. the gregation, Mr. Chris Koch, fOi'- members of his class contributed: Temianka Little Symphony will mer tutor at DMLC, will present Harry Diersen, Raymond Duehlpresent the final concert of the an organ recital on the evening of meier, H. Fehlauer, G. Gilbert, 1960-61 New Ulm Community Ccn- Sunday, April 23, at St, Peter's Vera Lawrenz Woldt, Ada Nantke cert series presented in the audi- Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac, Kannenberg, Elsie Prasek Stetzer, torium at the New Ulm High Wisconsin. The Winnebago Aca - Clarence Radl, Martin Rauschke, demy Choir will also sing a few Ruth Schnitker Stevenson, and School. Helen Weyland Koerwitz. The Little Symphony is com- numbers. The pr ogr am for the organ re There is no question that the posed of fourteen virtuoso instrufaculty and students wish to say to mentalists performing as soloists cital is as follows: and in ensemble, Mr. Henri Tem- Phantasy on the Chorale "We All the Class of 1935, "Thank you! Well done! May your example inianka, an eminent violinist in his Believe in One True God" Michael Praetorius spire others!" own right, conducts the group and Four Chorale Preludes plays with them on occasion. Mr. Temianka, however, is In Dulci Jubilo not a stranger to New Ulm, for Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan DMLC RECEIVES $1,500 kam those who attended the concert · given here several years ago by Christe, du Lamm Gottes the Paganini String Quartet will Heut' triumphiret Gottes Sohn GRANT FROM AAL J. S. Bach remember him as the group's spokesman, a man of great charm, Partita on the medieval folksong adept at winning over an audience. "Es ist ein Schnitter heiszt der Students Receive Scholarships The program for the evening Tod" (There is a Reaper Known will include Bach's "Chamber as Death) Dr. Martin Luther College, New J. N. David Ulm, Minnesota, recently received Suite in B Minor for Flute, Strings, a $1,500 grant from Aid Associann Continua," Weber's "Concer- Toccata and Fugue in D minor J. S. Bach tina fo .t Clarinet," anJ Hin-.:eL,1th's ation for Lu t h e r an s, Appleton, The David work, written in Wisconsin, to be used for student "Trauermusik" for solo viola, The climax to the evening's con- 1947, is considered by many to be scholarships during the 1961-62 cert will be Saint-Saens' delight- one of the finest examples of chm· - school ye a r, according to an anal partita compositions. nouncement by AAL President ful "Carnival of the Animals."

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to be Presented The Senior class plav, Goo.:i Night, Ladies, will be held on April 9, 1961. The plot could easily fit into DMLC'S own campus life, for the play deals with a small college in the Midwest. The Raleigh teenagers, Helen , Jane, and Sam have inherited an old house near the campus of Grayson College, but it is mortgaged and they are at the point of losing it. As a last re1=,,:-r:, the girls have decided to use the house as a girls' dormitory. Aunt Barbara and Aunt Flora from Michigan have agreed to come and act as matrons in the dorm. A crisis is brought on by a delay in the aunts' arrival. Miss Eggleby, the dean of women, has threatened to spoil the Raleigh' s dormitory plan by moving the students to another dorm unless a matron can be found immediately. Then a bold plan is hatched. Larry Dobson, a student, wao also works for the telegraph company, says he will fake a telegram stating that the aunts will arrive in a few hours because of a change in plans. The only problem is to find someone to impersonate the aunts for a few hours, And so it is that Sam Raleigh and his boon companion "Jug" Brown are finally convinced to impersonate the aunts. Onto the scene come several new students and Professor Dexter. The professor has very fond memories of Flora, one of the aunts. The plot thickens and the complications are hilarious. Remember to keep the date of April 9 booked as the time for the presentation of the Senior class· play, Good Night, Ladies. Reporter: Naomi Springstroh

Walter L. Rugland. The faculty has chosen the following students to be awarded the scholarships provided for by the Aid Association for Lutherans, Appleton, Wisconsin. CollegeIV Marcus Buch Roger Hinz Bethel Kell Judith Sievert Janette Taglauer Roger Walter College III Owen Dorn Caroline Geiger Eunice Hagedorn Robert Kugler Louise Pingel Suzanne Schwartz College II Ellen Albrecht Linda Berg Judith Kirwan Ruth Levorson Arnold Nommensen LeAnn Sonntag College I Arlene Fandrey Margaret Nolte David Pelzl ·Dianne VanLoo

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The Story Behind Lent Through the course of our lives all of us go on many trips. We see and learn many new things . Even within adaywe all make trips of some kind through such things as our daily newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. Yes, even here at school through our classes it might be said that we travel many roads, both new and old. At present , we are on a very worthwhile and enlightening trip, a trip in which we can view the most meaningful event of all history, for it is now the season of Lent, the time in which we accompany Jesus to Jerusalem. We can indeed be thankful for this special opportunityto go with Christ. We can pay careful attention to every event of His Passion and, in doing so, be strengthened in our knowledge and in our faith. Let us briefly glance into the development of this season of Lent. The first great festival that gained popularity among the early Christians was Easter, and with it the whole Easter cycle. It is possible that already in Paul's time the Church celebrated this great event in the Savior's life, as seems to be indicated in I Corinthians 5 :8, where Paul speaks of "keeping the feast . " About the year 160, mention is made of the Easter festival, but as the day of the Christian Passover. The Council of Nicea in 325 designated the day on which Easter was to be commemorated, henceforth, choosing the first Sunday after the spring full moon. It was a little later that Lent, the forty days of preparation for Easter, was added. When we look at the Lenten season itself and observe the ways in which it is kept among churches of our faith, we find that there are marked differences in the manner of preparation and worship during this season of the Church Year. Preceding Ash Wednesday is the day named Shrove Tuesday ( to shrive means to receive confession of, and administer absolution of, sins). As it was customary in England to sit down to a meal of pancakes on this day, it was

Upon Seeing A Gold Cross Jesus' cross was not of gold; And as He dragged it to the hill, It did not stand so proud or bold But leaned and rested all its weight Upon the Savior's weakened back; And when they put the cross up straight, It had no brilliant shine. There was no beauty in the wood In which those nails were driven; There was no beauty in the blood That stained the wooden cross. You ask wherein the beauty lies? Not in the blood, or wood, or nails But in the heart of Hirn who dies As sacrifice for sin.

DMLC Messenger popularly known as Pancake Day. Among the Roman Catholics in Europe this day is celebrated in a most unrestrained, merrymaking fashion, for it is designed to compensate the people in advance. for the privations to be undergone during the fasting period of Lent. Thus the French call the day Mardi Gras, which means "fat Tuesday I" The Italian name of carnival means "Farewell, meat!" Lent begins on the Wednesday following Quinquagesima Sunday, according to a decree of Pope Gregory the Great, issued about the year 600. Because he also prescribed that the penitents should on that day strew ashes upon their heads, the day soon came to be known as Ash Wednesday. In the Roman Catholic Church definite regulations govern a practice of fasting during Lent. The eating of meat is very much restricted, but complete abstinence from food is required only on certain days until sunset. The Lutheran Church, however , being conscious of its freedom from external ordinances, has discontinued the practice of fasting and has arranged instead for an intensive study of the Passion of our Lord. We can thus easily see the difference in the views concerning Lent. We Lutherans, rather than concentrate on things we might do for God as do the Roman Catholics, concentrate on the wonderful things our Lord and Savior has done for us. Let us then, in our present journey, see Christ's Passion not as history's greatest tragedy, but as history's greatest triumph. It is the account of Christ, our Substitute , earning for us our eternal redemption, a redemption proved by the victory of His resurrection.

What Happens In March? "The stormy March has come at last,, With wind, and cloud, and changing skies; I heard the rushing of the blast That through the snowy valley flies." Yes, wind has become synonymous with the month of March. But now let's take a look at a few other, less well known facts about this month. The name "March" comes from old Roman times. The Romans named this month in honor of Mars, their god of war. In their calendar, however, it was the first month of the year, for their year consisted of ten months. Julius Caesar changed March to the third month when he made his famous revision of the calendar. It is interesting to note, though, that several European countries continued to regard it as the first month for hundreds of years. England, for instance, didn't make the change until 1752. Although March has no legal holidays, it did contribute a few memorable days to history. March 15, "the Ides of March," was the fateful day of Caesar's assassination. And on March 1 7, the Irish

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Spring is just around the corner I Evidence? Listen: "Oh, I just can't study; come on, let's go fo.t a walk. " - or - ·,,1 do1l 't imow why, but lately I've been so bored and restless, I could just scream I " Don't we all know these feelings of oppression, suppression, and depression which come over us at this time of the year? This disease, for so we may call it, is commonly known as- spring fever. Now what are the symptoms to watch for in this disease? First there is that gloomy feeling described above which comes when we begin to tire of the cold and snow and gray skies. Then comes the first warm day, and that does it I Whatever our individual reactions may be, we. all share a general and immediate distaste for studies, books, and school. Along with this primary reaction , some of us get "sleeping sickness," some just hang out of the windows and dream, but most of us go for a walk--just anywhere, the farther the better, and don't we all long to take off in a \!ar ? Then there are some of us who get those urges to do something more extreme, such as: go swimming even though the air temperature is only 40° and the water is still half covered with ice; or play golf --in the snow(?!); or go for a walk, not just in the daytime, but at 3 a. m. ( ! ) ; or just break or smash something; 'Or leave town (or state, or country!); or perhaps even push a bed down the road a few hundred miles! Even statistics bear out this wild freedom which evidences itself especially in the conduct of young people of high school and colleg~ age. Riots, damaged property, and stolen cars are some of the unfortunate results of misguided spring fever. Now to some, spring fever means a little more than wander-

lust or foolish, impulsive acts . Doesn't spring fever often bring thoughts of romantic love to mind? We know the truth of the old saying: "In the spring a young-man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. " And why should the male sex have priority on these feelings? l But everything associated with spring fever isn't necessarily pleasant. ''Who of you," for instance, suffer from hay fever as your special form of spring fever? If you do, just remember that into each life some rain must fall , and thi..:; is ., _r>ring, dO.:. -· - ! d_.;1•ing fever means many things to different people. One girl even blamed spring fever for the f 4ct that her watch wouldn't run--duh! You say you have spring fever? Friend, you're not alone! But a word to the wise--let your reactions be moderate l If you must break something, try a mirror, it's less costly than the dean's window; if you must walk, remember two is company--; when you get the urge to leave town, remember Easter vacation is not far away; and when you simply can't study in this beautiful weather, think how much harder it is in summer school! So take your books along next time spring fever chases you outdoors; if you can't lick this disease, make the best of it!

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You have, no doubt, noticed that the house at 1111 Center Street has received a coat of paint. Perhaps you are wondering whether the Oldfields, the former residents of that house, are on a vacation. Hardly! They have moved into their "new" home at 308 South Washington Street. We hope they are enjoying it. Thursday through Saturday, February 23-25, Proiessors Brick and Kaiser attended the still celebrate the birthday of their annual spring meeting of the patron saint, Patrick. Until 1933, Southern Minnesota Junior ColUnited States presidents were al- lege Conference at Hibbling, Minnways inaugurated on March 4. esota. It is at this conference Superstition names the first that the All-Conference basket three days of March the "blind ball team is chosen, and the athdays" because they are supposed letic schedules for the conference tobe unlucky. We hope, however, are established. that March is a pleasant month The Hartwigs were blessed for everyone. with a gir 1, Gretchen Rebekkah , on Sunday, February 26. Con • gratulations ! He that thinketh by the inch and Professors Schulz and Sievert talketh by the yard should be kick- attended the state Advisory Cometh by the foot. mittee on Teacher Education on Friday, March 3. The subject matter discussej W~B the "Preparation of Elementary TeachReactions to Spring ers." This workshop was held at It's very interesting to hear St. Cloud State College, St. the comments of students when Cloud, Minnesota on March 3 and they unknowingly answer ques- 4. tions that will be placed in the school paper. Here are a few answers to the question asked of several students: What do you Charlene Spiehs: Ohl No, 1 guess I'd better not tell you. think of when you hear "Spring Ron Shilling: Oh, I can think of Fever?" a lot of things--girls. Priscilla Smith: I don't believe there's such a thing as spring Barbara Hoerz: S:Jring! And I teel itchy. fever. Jan Witt: Ummm---1 ! !---That's Donna Windmeyer: L-0-V-E all I can think of. Nancy Bittner: A big yellow Continued on page 4 moon like it is out tonight.

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High School Let's all give the team 'the "BIG FIFTEEN" for the wonderful basketball season they gave us. We certainly enjoyed rooting for them, Congratulations to two big record breakers on the basketball team we are all very proud of. They are Gordy Kruse for having broken the record for total points in a season for a senior; and "Klu 1 • Sievert for having bro~en the same record for the juniors. In the last issue we mentioned that Jan Weishahn was taking up the French horn, this time we would like to say that she is practicing with First Band. But already her influence is rubbing off. Gerry Heckmann is claiming he received letters in French with a signature which is illegible. After the last game with Mobridge on Friday, March 3, a party was held in the Student Union for the teams, cheerleaders, and all the Seniors. All the senior girls went on a RUSH diet before they were measured for caps and gowns. Speaking of the senior girls, their basketball team, the Senior Ritas, ended up in second place in the intramural tournament, having won four and lost three. The senior boys are said to have a new lunch hour--what was that bottle of Pepsi being passed around? What did Shirley Hasse do to the girls she took home with her? They were all sick on the following Monday. Too big a week-end? Lorna Palmer has acquired a new name in German class--Miss Gabe (Gabby). With spring coming there has been a rash of haircutting. Among those to fall were Sharon H., Shirley H., Vicki J,, Charlotte G,, and Linda K. We think Snaron must be the leader, because hers seems to have come out the shortest. But, then, maybe it was just a runaway scissors! The Preps would H~e some recognition for last year's shoveling job. They feel they have it all over on the I Normals in efficiency and NEATNESS! - -not that they want their old job back. Kathy Raabe seemed to be missing a car. Some of her FRIENDS moved it so as to make her stuck. After seeing her troubles, they gallantly stepped forth to assist. It looks like Joe Nolte (Jerome) doesn't like night-outings at the Hospital. We are happy it wasn't too serious. March 8th was the exciting day for the Juniors. An announcement was on the board after third hour saying their rings had arrived. What a rush for the library! Of course, theyweren't the only ones excited, for everyone else wanted to see them too. The last and probably the most important thing among the Preps lately is the coming and going of the class recitals. Sighs of relief have been heard all over, but now come the public recitals for son:e of the "fortunate ones" to worry about.

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Heporter: Ann Eriksson It has been a while since the fourth year class has made itself heard. We are still here and full of life. At least we're here bodiof LeRoy Robbert who drew his ly, and Professor Palmbach will own syllable chart on the wall. vouch for that. At the beginning He can constantly be heard prac- of this month he measured and ticing his song for school music weighed all of us for our graduaclass. Butch Manthey, however, tion gowns. The girls, at least a does not confine her practicing to few of us, don't care to give the the dorm. She provides dinner facts, but the boys have figured music in the dining hall. out the average male measureJanet Kuehn is getting a repu- ments in the· class. Our average tation for being stingy. She had a big he-man should be five feet, large box of cupcakes in English eleven inches tall, weigh 170. 5 class, and she would not even pounds, chest 37. 5 inches, head share them with us. size 7 1/8 inches, waist ·31. 6 inrt apµears that Bob G.cuet..:.wa;_,h- ches, and age 21 years, 10 months. er had a little trouble at the rolSix of our more intellecLual ler skating party that· Thursday classmates received A. A. L. evening and is in need of some pil - scholarships. They are Judy lows for the next one. Sievert, Bethel Kell, Roger WalWe hear that George Rausch ter, Roger Hinz, Jan Taglauer, is desirous of a penmanship tutor. and Marcus Buch. We congratuAnyone qualified? late them. Kathleen Stindt and Kathie II you set some of our big rv Stern had such a good time in Man- college men reciting Mother Goose kato one week-end that they al- around campus, don't become amost forgot to come back. It larmed! Our children's literature seems that they didn't get back un- course is becoming a part of them. til Monday noon. March came in like a lamb, Nixie Meyer has started a new for the first three days anyway. service. He has been helping wo- By the sixth of March atleast four men of New Ulm back their cars of our classmates were snowbound, down the hill when they can't make Snowbound where? That's still a it because of the icy streets. The mystery to many of us. Explain other night he did not continue his please, Paul, Roger, Elmer and services long enough. When the Dick. woman left, whom he had helped, Three months to go, gang. she became involved in a minor Let's make the most of it! ! fender-bender. ----------------Russell Schwalbe has purchased a car again. Let's hope that he has better luck with this one than. the last one. If we don't get snowed under, we may see vou next month.

How about this?! Karen Vergin · is the first person in the freshman class to become engaged. As yet she and her fiance , Donald Strehler of Hamel, Minnesota, have not made definite wedding plans. However, Karen does not plan to return to DMLC next year but to work for a time before they are married . Congratulations, Karen! I understand that there are several of our classmates who seem to think choir is conducive to sleep. Is that correct, Ron? Funny thing! The beautiful snowfalls that we've been having don't seem to affect our fellow male classmates very agreeably. Perhaps it's because it means that they have to drag themselves out of bed atfive-thirty a. m. in order to make the maze of sidewalks on our campus passable for the remainder of the student population. They ought to cheer up though ; s hove 1 in g snow is perfect for building muscle tone, don't you think so, girls? A few of our more youthful and vigorous female classmates have been enjoying the snow, however ., for instance, some of the Muetzel girls. They've been making snow angels and snow men in tht:ir front year. Say, what's this that I've been hearing about a misplaced car ? Seems that several people were rather disturbed about it. I wonder if Dan Gartner can give me a few more details on the situation. Several of the former N. L. Academy students had quite a bit of company this weekend. The Academy's A basketball team played College lll our high school A team, and some of the other students also came to cheer at the game and to see our The College Juniors are not campus . We certainly enjoyed proceeding to more complex games having them. It's not often that in physical education these days we are privileged to entertain NLA but are starting over again at the students. beginning. They play games like Don't you wish you had all the "Brownies and Fairies, " "Squirrel energy that Janice Draeger and in the Tree," "Cat and Mice," Jean Schultz have? In order to and the players don't appear any make the Muetzel girls' journey older than the intended participants over to the campus shorter and of the lower grades. One day less snowbound , they cleared a "Schulz" was called in "Call Ball, " path all the way across the athletic and behold, two people ran for the field and across the tennis courts. b a 11. Confusion was profuse. It works fine except that it's a Prof. Schulz and Roland Schultz bit curvy in places. I can about met in the middle where only one imagine what it looks like when should be. The two were finally the girls walk over and their knees separated by calling one Roland are the lowest part of their legs to 'and the other Schulz. show above the path in the snow. "The older we get the less we The snow was fourteen inches de~p, exercise," the class was told . you know. The "old" III Normals certainly showed their age after the first period of games. Everyone was College II groaning about his stiff arms and legs as though he had two hours Reporter: Jon Kietzer of grueling football practice. Joan Slattery received a letter Well, we're back again, the other day via direct route. But whether you expected us or not. somehow she never found out Due to the studiousness of the whose direct route it was. Sounds boys, the dorm has been very to me as though she should keep a quiet, that is, with the exception little closer tabs on her postmen.

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ALUMNI NEWS Marriages Kathleen Cuppan, '58 to the Rev. Paul Eickmann, in June, 1£60. The Eickmann's live in Crete, Illinois. Ruth Radant, H. S. '54 to Clarence Steuck, October 15, 1960. The Steuck' s live in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Richard Fr-ank, H. S. '56 to Margaret Kaiser, ex '62, December 30, 1960. They are living in Graceville, Minnesota. Mrs. Frank is teaching at Johnson, Minnesota. Beverly Mumm, H. S. '58 to Grant Gulseth, January 28, 1961. They are making their home in Concord, California. Births ~ and Mrs. Howard Maertz, '57 and H. S. '54, a girl, Shirleen Ann, June 16, 1960. The Maertz's live in Watertown, S. D.

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.March featured in March Entertainment After a brisk walk up the hill on Wednesday evening the students were ready for the Literary League's entertainment. The them~ of the presentation was the month of March with its various important events. There was a wide variety of skits which depicted the significant dates. The . variety ranged from the music of Mozart and Chopin to the purchase of our 50th State, from Patrick, the Irishman to We~t Point. Bob Kugler, the chairman, served as the narrator for the program. It proved to be an enjoyable hour of entertainment.

Editor ••.•••••••••• Arlys Ohland Associate Editor •. Ronald Shilling Assistant Editors ••• Elsa Manthey ••••••••••••••••• Leanne Timm •••••••••••••••• Diane Van Loo Business Manager •••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• Elaine Tullberg Assistant , •• Barbara Biesmann News Editor ••••• Marie Mennicke Assistants •••• Elizabeth Brown • • • • • • • • , ••••• Barbara Weyland ••••••••.•••••••• Yvonne Smith ••••••••••••••••• ,. Mary Funk High School Reporter............ ••••••...•• • •• Ellen Christman Featu-re Editor •••.• Eunice Schulz Assistants •••.•••• Kathy Stelse ••••••••••••• Pauline Rupprecht •••••.•••••••••• Donald Helwig Art Editor .•.••••••• Judy Kirwan Sports Editors •••• Dale Markgraf •••••••••.••••••• Mary Deglow On Tuesday, March 14, it was ••••••••••••••••••• John Trapp announced in chapel (to an appreAlumni Editor ••••• Dorothy Vogel ciative audience!) that Easter vaPhotography ••••••• Donald Helwig cation has ~een extended two days. Circulation Manager•• , • , • , • • • • • • ~lasses will resume on April 6 ••••••••••••• Winfred Vatthauer. instead of April 4, as previously Assistants •• • • ••• • Kathie Stern scheduled. • • • •••••••••••• Daniel Southard · College Choir I tour plans Typists ••••••• Pauline Rupprecht have not b~en changed. Mernbers ••• • • •••• •.•.••Arlene Fandrey of the Choir will either be able to ••••••••••••••• Charlene Spiehs spe nd some time at home or re• • • • • • • • • Patricia Allerheiligen tthur? to DMLC and catch up on eir s 1eep. • .. , ...•.... ,· . . . . . Kath·1e St ern Th • • . , •••••••••.• Miriam Kietzer ' e reason for the change is • ..• • •••• • . • • • • • •• Diane Miller .that !he _faculty will be having ac• • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • Kathy Stelse creditahon meetings on April 4th 5th " • • · • • • •••••••••• LeRoy Robbert and Faculty Advisor ...... Prof. Trap;,

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Sports Friday, February 17 the Rams used their height to shell the Henderson Tigers 89-41. We enjoyed a 40-20 halftime lead. All five Luther starters hit in double figures. Clarke Sievert was high man with 18 points. Dal Beckner was next with 17. Gordy Kruse tallied 15, Dennis Bleick 12, and Al Just 10. John Muesing, our sixth man, scored nine. The top man for Henderson scored only 10 points . Tuesday the 21st we had a return bout with our intra-city rival, New Ulm Trinity, this time at their gym. There our Rams worsted the Hounds 64-50. We led by seven points at the half. Dal Beckner played probably his best game of the season that night, pouring in 24 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Big Dal hit 12 of 17 shots from the floor. Gordon Kruse totaled 14 points, sinking seven out of eight field goal attempts. This game pushed our record to 17 wins in 18 starts. It also marked the first loss incur red by Trinity on its home floor this season.

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The 1961 girls'basketballseason is over. The Lions emerged as the undisputed champions with a 6 and O record. This second normal team played very ha~d and owe their successful season not only to their hard work, but to their coach, Dan Schmeling. The Lions had stiff competition !hough. Everyone was truly fightmg for that championship. The final standings are: TEAM WON LOST PCT. Lions 6 0 1. 000 Leftovers 4 2 . 667 Senior Ritas 4 2 . 66'? Mohrmans 3 3 . 500 Jan Dees 2 4 . 333 Estoozees 1 5 . 167 Parasites 1 5 . 167

RETURN PERFORMANCE FOR c·.J. ALBRECHT C. J. Albrecht presented the movie "Marsh Mysteries" at a lyceum on Tuesday, March 21, at 8 :00 p. m. Ten years were taken to film this movie. Mr. Albrecht a zoologist, animal sculptor, and' explorer, centered this production mainly on wild fowl, but he also included pictures of moose, a water snake, muskrats, foxes, and wilj flowers. One of many good reviews on it was offered by Michigan State College: "You attracted a record . attendance of 4500 in the College auditorium with latecomers turned away."

Gary Heckman: Spring! . Phyliss Hass: Love-flowersgrass-BOYS. Judy Hoyord: The Birds and the Bees. Judy Brei: Somebody back home. Leanne Timm: Hay Elizabeth Clark: Boys-and I just can't study. Too many of us are like the Edith Buss: Babbling brooks, wheelbarrow: useful only when budding trees, birds. pushed and easily upset. Reto,:ter: Lucille Seifert

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Alwin ~lectric Backer's Pharmacy H. Baumann Agency Citizen's State Bank of New Ulm B:ibner and Son Eichten 's Shoe Store Ernest Eyrich, Plumbing and Heating Farmers and Merchants Bank Fesenmaier Hardware Forster's Inc. Dr. G. J. Germann, Maker of fine glasses Green Clothiers Harolld 's Shoe Store Henle Drugs Herzog Publishing Co. Lang's Master Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Lindemann Shoe Store Meidl Music Store, tel. EL4-6413 Mode O'Day . W. 0. Moll Plumbing and Heating Muesing's Drug Store Dr. Wm. Muesing New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Greenhouses New Ulm Grocery Co. New Ulm Theater Kemske Paper Co.

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week, Afternoons are used for studying, but the weekends are free from all homework. Verv Connie Oldfield, a Junior in fortunately, Jack Oldfield, her our high school, was one of the brother, is stationed about lOC two ~iris selected in the student- miles from Ulm on an Army base. exchange progr.am to go to Ulm, Heinz Zickler is helping her preGermany, next year. Two girls pare for her stay by teaching her from Germany came to New Ulm conversational German. She has this year. Connie was one of the had one year of formal German. Saturday, April 29, and Sun- tion known to Marco and We students of DMLC hope day, April 30, Luther Literary Guiseppe, who have wives, but twelve girls from New Ulm's three high schools who applied. that she will have a thoroughly en- League will present Gilbert and are now to have a joint rule in These applicants were each given jovable experience in German~r. Sullivan's The Gondoliers. The Barataria until one of them two personal interviews by an curtain time is 8 :00 p. m. should be declared the true king eight-member committee of New The cast and chorus com- by his foster-mother. As soon Ulm citizens. prised of forty persons has as the true king has been deHer home at Ulm, beginning in practiced many hours under the clared, Casilda ·i s to become his mid-August, will be provided by watchful eyes of Elsa Manthey wife. The fun has just begun. three different families for three and Arnold Nommensen, student You must find out the remainder months each. School extends directress end director, respect- of the operetta by seeing it. The Hilltoppers will not, as ively, and Miss Francis Krock, from September to June. Connie The plot, music, cast, and will attend a girls' academy which in the past, be playing in a con- Prof. Albrecht, and Mr. Thor- chorus, of this operetta are, we Although son, the faculty advisors. meets in the morning, six days a ference this spring. A feel, as good as in any previous they will still be competing with word of thanks is in order for the · presentation by the Literary Leathe same teams as in former accompanists who have also put gue. We certainly hope you HIGH SCHOOL JABBER years, this season they will be in much time practicing with the won't miss this Gilbert and SulThe Senior Play, performed on able to use college seniors on the singers. livan operetta, The Gondoliers, Ap J'.'il 0, was clainiec a big SUC- team because of their independThe action begins in Venice on April 29 and 30. ent status. When DMLC belongCESS! The characters all played when two Gondoliers, Marco and TL.:kets may be _tJurchased at their parts well, and the script ed to the Southern Minnesota Jun- Guiseppe, come to choose their the door. was light and very enjorr.ble. Do ior College Conference, college wives from among the peasant vou think evervcme blus!::19s as seniors were not allowed to play. girls. The Duke of Plaza-Toro, As for the team this year, his wife, his daughter, Casilda, much as Karl did when he had to FROSH HAPPENINGS lift up his skirt and show the lace Ron Hauer, Dave Pelzl, Ted Berg and his drummer, Luiz renounce After we returned from Easter undergarment? Wasn't Reiny and Ed Schnitker will be doing their secret love for each other. funny when he fainted three times the throwing. Elmer Wohlers Grand Inquistor makes the situa- vacation, we heard, much to our sorrow, that Eunice Winterstein 's playing the part of a bashful bro- and Roy Schlavensky will be bebrother was badly hurt in a car acther? Or the wonderful way Jean hind the plate. Schnitker will no cident on his way home for the Here's What the portrayed the part of an old-maid doubt also see some action at Easter Recess. We all sincerely dean of women? first base and Ted Berg will be Sophs Are Doing hope that he will be on his feet as Do you remember the wonder- quite a permanent fixture in cenAfter our vacation rest, our col- soon as possible. ful build-up we gave Elsa "Satch" ter field when he isn't pitching. lege sophomore class is ready to Maybe we could thank Janice Kuhn Also at first base will be Dale Bae ker when she started to pla '1 the "Ephalant" (her name for her Markgraf, while Wesley Plath study again. (?) Maybe that is part for the rain we got on April 11th. trumbone)? Well, you probably and Roger Hinz will handle of the reason why the members The Saturday before , we caught don't! But anyway, she quit! second. At short stop will be have not been in too much trouble her doing a rain dance which she Karen Duescher went to New Dan Schmeling and Paul Fritze, lately. Of course, we always have must have learned from some of York over Easter Vacation with and at third base, JohR Eaton and a few faithful students who stir up her Indian friends. Did you know that Chuck Mansell, her father in a Boeing 707. He Tim Voss. Left field will be cov- some excitement. First of all, Betty, did you find Bob Mohr, John Michea.1, and Ron was the pi lot. ered by John Earl and right field your pillow on the bus? Next time , Ertner were seen o 1.. ening a pizza Congratulations are in order by Werner Lemke. shop in the kitchen of the men's Paul Fritze and Roy Schlaven- look before you sit down? for Allan Just, who waE named One of the tour buses was over- dormitory ? Or was it t!lat the y Luther's most outstanc'n; Senior sky are at the present practice teaching so they will only be weight in Iowa. Who but four mem- wanted pizza so badly that they athlete for the year. Our former classmate, Steve available for Saturday games un- bers of our class volunteered to tried to make s0me themselves ? lighten the burden and move to the Larry Hollenbeck and Dan GartRandell, has rele';l.Eed his first til they are through there. other bus! Were you the cause of the ner now reside in a pr ivate tworecord with his combo. He plays the drums with them and also in rings, Ever vone was ve1·ywell sat- overweight, Dave, Carole, Eunice man penthouse on tlnrd floor old. and Paula? Their housewarm·nc ,, brought the Des Moines City Band. isfied with his jewelry, Pat Gaulke ran into a little trouble t o a climax wilh card ames and The little brown radio down at Hey, what's this about the new Ulrich'sisinhockfor quite a sum, ~· lub that h~s bee_n formed? Isn't over vacation. It seems that her fresh pineapple. Three of our hu..,!t., L:;...:._e: classWe would appreciate it if anyone it something hke K. K, A. - father's car has a little less paint mates, namely, E(l S1..,1mit:.•..3T, Ti~ with any money would go down and (Kaercher' s Kar Association) ? I on it. Another one of our classmates Voss, and Dave Pelzl, are out to pay on it so we would be able to wonder how many members are take it ho~e at the end of the year. signed up. Do ~o~ ha?ve to know was very proud of the addition of bolster the college baseball team. another guppy to a certain acquar- Guess we all had better get out . We will report on the progress harmony to be ehgible • there and cheer them on. in the following issues. Remem III College seems to have (!mte ium in the boys' dormitory. Oh, Leona likes to slice fingers Guess what I just found out ! ber Progress is Our Most Im- a zoo. Char Carlson has two turportant Product. tles which, incidentally, are doing with broken glass. That is a diff- Hosemarie Kionka came back with very well. Also, Karen EP-Jmett erent way to keep from working a diamond after Easter vacation . Junior Tidbits still has Piu who, for the sake of and still get paid. As yet, she has divulged no definWell, we're all back after the you bird lovers, is a little paraSome of the alumni of our high ite plans . However , she plans Easter vacation, ready to dig in keet. It seems that one dav not too school class, who are now attend- to return next year. Congratula~1 gain. Everyone seems to have en- long ago something was wrong with ing Northwestern, visited us one tions, "Rosie!" joyed his vacation very much. Piu, so his owner took him down to week-end. Many of our class were Karen Raaths must be preparing Just before the Easter vacation the veterinarian in a taxi cab, The happy to see them. for practice school next year. The the class jewelry arrived, All cab driver became rather nervous Now back to studies unless some- other day she was seen teaching those that had ordered some (!Uick- when the bird kept whistling at him one suggests a way to get into trou- songs to the children living near ly made their purchases of pi:is anr a.i.J the time. ble. See you next month! Glendes.

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Sacker's Pharmacy H. Baumann Agency Citizen's State Bank of New Ulm i:!: h:mer and Son ~ichten 's Shoe Store Ernest Eyrich, Plumbing and Heating Farmers and Merchants Bank Fesenmaier Hardware Forster's Inc. Dr. G. J. Germann, Maker of fine glasses G1·een Clothiers Harolld's Shoe Store Henle Drugs Herzog Publishing Co. Lang's Master Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Lindemann Shoe Store Meidl Music Store, tel. EL 4-6413 Mode O'Day W. O. Moll Plumbing and Heating Muesing's Drug Store Dr. Wm. Muesing New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Greenhouses New Ulm Grocery Co. New Ulm Theater Ke t11ske Paper Co. A. C. Oehs Brick and Tile Yards, Springfield Oswald's New Ulm Laundry Patrick's Jewelers J. C. Penny Co. Always First Quality Pink's "The Friendly Store" Polta Drugs !leim and Church Jewelers aeliable Drugs rletzlaff's - Our Own Hardware aite-Way Cleaners Schnobrich's, City Meat Market L. E. Schwartz, D. D.S. "'hake Cleaners Henry N, Sornsen Jr. , Attorney at Law Bpelbrink's Clothing ~rnest T. Sperling,. Watch and Clock Repair State Bank of New Ulm Drs. E. L. Tyler and A. V. Seifert Ulrich Electric Drs. H. Vogel and M. Kaiser Ernest C. Vogelpohl, Pipe Organs Drs. Wm. J. VonBank and George F. Kuehner Weneeda Backery Wilfahrt Bros. Hardware-TiresAi)pliances 'F. W. Woo.L vorth Co. Vog,;!)o!~l 's Leather Goods-Lug~, age -Gifts

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"What?! ! Next year I suppose they'll be going out for football! 11 This is the typical reaction you would have heard coming from the men around the campus of DMLC 25 years ago, when they learned that a horseshoe court had just been erected for the girls. It seems the "coeds" were quite athletically inclined that year. Girls also enjoyed other privileges 'way back then. On Arbor Day, April 20, of that year (1936) the girls were pleased to hear the announcement at ll:45 a. m , that they were finished with their work and could spend the rest of the day as they wished The men weren't so fortunate; they had to return to work after dinner until the campus was spotless and ready for a new spring. In sports, the "Hilltoppers" basketbell team, then under the coaching of Professor Voecks, finished their season with a record of five wins and two defeats (including two wins over Bethany I) which put them in second place in the conference, Turning to culture, we find that the play "Clara" was put on by one of the literary societies, Phi Delta Sigma. The other society, Phi Gamma Rho, presented a German comedy, "Einer Musz Heiraten. " ~ spring concert was given by the College Band, Marlut Singers, and Aeolians. The Aeolians, however, were then known as the Girls' Glee Club, and were under the able direction of Miss Ida Ingebrttson. College Choir I was eagerly looking forward to a five-day tour to La Crosse, Waterloo, Columbus, and Sparta, Wisconsin; and Zumbrota, Minnesota. At that time the choir did not travel during Easter vacation but later in the spring, just before graduation, which was on June 12 that year. Now, before we leave the campus scene of years ago, here is a joke then found in the ~ENGER: Prof es.::;or: Who was Anne Boleyn? Student: Anne Boleyn was a flatiron. Professor: What on earth do you mean? Student: Well, it says in the history book: Henry, having disposed ·of Catherine, pressed his . suit wit~ Anne Boleyno

Ken "King Korn" Jeske

April 26, 1961

TOUR CHATTER BOX "Oh, I don't want this to end." "Let's start all over again!" These fu.miliar sentiments \\ere expressed by nearly all sixty-six of the tired, but happy choir members as we slipped out of our robes after our last concert of choir tour. Yes, it was certainly a privilege and a th rilling experience to .:;ing God's praises to capacity and overflow crowds at nearly every stop on our six-S t ate itinerary.

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Churches at Gibbon (left) and St. Paul (lower)

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~~~~=:;~:; Not only that, but those twelve days of tour, plus the th.cee Sundays of pre-tour and post-tour concerts, were full of interesting, exciting, rewarding, and humorous incidents. These we won't soon forget, especially with the aid of a few diaries and hundreds of snapshots. Those amateur "photogs" were really on the ball and their collection of snapshots must really be worth seeing! Just to bring back a few memories and to give others a glimpse of our ex:,Jeriences let us, relive a few incidents • fro~ our tour. To begin with something basic, there were first of all our two buses. They certainly served us well in the long run. Of course, there was that flat tire at Andover, a little fencepost in South Dakota. WeFe we the only people alive in this tiny village? Or did it just appear that way as we took over the town for that half hour? Then there was the oil leak from one bus on the way back to school from Red Wing. Did you ever play cards in a laundromat at 11 o'clock at night? Maybe you would have if your bus stopped for an hour in a town where there was nothing else open--almost. Then that last Sunday trip got pretty noisy when one of the school buses blew out its muffler in the middle of the day. Just call us the "Hot rodders"-butdon'taskwhy we got headaches that day! Our drivers, Jerry, Morg, and Lewy, were gems, though, and kept us going in spite oi these minor difficulties. We still wonder how they managed to keep a level head with the sometimes uproarious and seldom quiet activities of their passengers behind them. What did we do on the bu.::? 01· should I say, what didn't we do? If we didn't just talk, laugh, tell stories, jokes (King Korn), sing ,or "goof off," we played cards, Liars' Dice, read, knitted, did .:: r o s s w o rd puzzles- -or slept! (Right, Dennis S. and Teddy B. ?)

Some are quite interesting wb.en they sleep--cameras, here we come! And, oh, did you ever try blowing a feather around a bus? Believe me, it's good for laughs. Someone apparently blew so much that there wasn't enough wind left with which to sing that night, right Ken? Then there are our ,,. ,any ato;;s, first of all at places of interest, such as Capitols, shopping districts, schools, institutions, an air base, a dam, and hospitals. These added immensely to our enjoyment of the tour. And we can't forget those other stops, which added so much comfort to our tour! Did we eat much on tour? Foolish question! With so much delicious food spread before us three or four times a day how could we help but put on a few pounds? In case you've heard about our "love" for ham, though, this is because we started out one day with pressed ham sandwiches for lunch, ham loaf for supper, pressed ham s~dwiches the next day, two ham dmnersthefollowingday, andpressed ham sandwiches again for lunch on

the following two days! I seem to remember ham a few times after that, too, but actually the meals were terrific and we • c.-llly appreciated all of them. We seem to have done ev ... rything during this fabulous Easter vacation except sleep. For some reason we seldom got to bed before midnight and it was usuallv a little ( ?) after. And then there were those mornings at 4 GU1U •L30 when we bounded out of t ' .. i arrived at the church about a.. ,011 r later, ready to leave and cheertully singing, "Oh, What a Beautiful 'Mornin' ! 11 ( ':? ! ! ) --Well, anyway, we did manage to wake uµ then and got moving by sheer wiJl :,1ov1P.r. Ye s, we ha1 our fun. There were, of course, the usual jokes, practical and impractical -- and those April Fool jokes l All in all, it was a wonderful trip and an exciting Easter vacation. We can't wait to do it again.

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Mr. Waters to Join faculty

One physical education student graduating in June from Mankato State College is Jerry Waters, future coach at DMLC. Mr. Waters will be head coach for the college basketball teams. He will assist in coaching high school football and will also teach some Phy. Ed. cl:lsses. A baseball outfielder, Mr. Waters has plaved with the Mankato Twin~ the pasL.few years. While ' at school, he has played baseball, basketball, and football. Although Mr. Watere' !lame is Lenoir, North Carolina, he has lived in our northern climate for the past four years. He at~ended Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, for two years. A married student, Mr. Waters is no,Âˇ.1 attending Mankato State College from which he will graduate in June.

Law Day Observed Monday, May 1, at 1 :00 p. m. the students were privileged to hear Mr. Jack Minium, a local lawyer, speak about law and the lawyer's duties. This informative talk was a part of the Law Day observance. Mr. Minium told of the lawyer's duty to the individual. He stated several problems and 1hen resolved them as a 1 aw ye r would. He stressed the idea that our system of law and justice and the duties of a lawyer are designed to protect the individual.

"Don't break your back." "Get busy over there." These and similar comments were heard as the s tu d e n t s donned old slacks and sweatshirts for the tradition a 1 Arbor Day celebration. This was a day of "fun-work," a day when the students were dismissed from dasses so that they could clean and improve the campus, an exhausting day followed by an evening of entertainment. So that the tired, hungry stu dents could continue with renewed vigor, a lunch was served at ten o'clock. Breaking away from the traditional sandwiches, the food committee, headed by Ruth Brockhoff, served bar-b-ques to the hungry group. By noon all work was completed and the students had a "free" afternoon. The evening meal was to have been served in Luther Hollow, but due to the unseasonably cool weather it was served in the Dining Hall. As is customary on Arbor Day, the high school juniors concluded the day with the planting of a tree. Carol Verstegh was in charge of this activity. Following a joint chapel service, a variety show, consisting of student talent, was presented with Roy Schlavensky acting as master-of-ceremonies. Head of the entertainment committee was Karl Peterson.

Mayl961

SPRING CONCERT DATE IS SET

Summer Sessions Announced Classes to Begin June 19 The annual summer session at Dr. Mar.tin Luther College will begin on June 19th with a devotional service at 8:00 a. m. Registration will follow immediately upon the close of this service. First classes are scheduled to meet atl0:30 a. m. of opening day. The summer session will continue for six weeks, with closing services on July 28th. The summer session seeks to provide opportunity for teachers of the Wisconsin Synod schools to further their education at a Chris tian institution. Among its enrollees are individuals teaching in Synod's elementary schools and its high schools. They maybe former graduates of the three-year and four-year programs as well as graduates of state schools. Still other enrollees come from the ranks of those who have completed or are completing emergency t e ache r-preparati.on-programs, such as the two-year-two-summer program or the Winnebago Program. Within recent years, students from the regular sessions of the College also have enrolled in the Summer School. Some are students who are seeking to do work on the requirements of the fouryear program. Others are seeking to improve their scholastic standing or are seeking to earn credit which they lack in courses at the present time. The summer session classes begin at 7 :00 a. m. and continue until 12 :00 noon. No classes are held in the afternoon hours. Selection of courses, based on needs and desires, is made by the individual student after he has con3ulted the registrar.

Instructors for the summer school this year are the following from the regular College faculty: Professors Martin Albrecht, Fred Heidrich, Roland Hoenecke, Harold Kaiser, John Oldfield, Harry Palmbach, Erich Sievert, Otis . Stelljes, Cornelius Trapp, and Victor Voecks. Guest instructors who will be teaching are: Professors Emmanuel Arndt of MLTC, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Edward Fredrich of Michigan Luth. Seminary, Saginaw, Michigan, Iver Johnson of Bethany College, Mankato, Minnesota, _Theodore Pelzl of St. Paul's Luth. School, New Ulm, and Ervin Scharf of Northwestern College, Watertown, Wisconsin. Prof. Sievert will again serve as Dean of the Summer School. The Schedule of Classes reads as follows:

The Aeolian Chorus, the Marlut Singers, and Band I will present the annual spring concert on Sunday, May 21 at 3:00 p. :m. The members of the Aeolian Chorus, dressed in lovely pastel formals, will sing "He's Gone Away, " a Southern mountaln song; "I Feel Pretty," from the Broadway musical, West Side Story; "Under Paris Skies," and a spiritual, "Little Wheel a-Turnin'." The group will be led by their directress, Bethel Kell, The Marlut Singers, under the direction of Frank Zabell, will present "Ring de Banjo," a Ste phen Foster arrangement; "Der Jaeger aus Kurpfalz," a German folk song; "A-Roving," by Roger Wagner; and "John _ Henry," a Negro work song. The band, under the direction of Professor M. Albrecht, will fill the auditorium with music ty Tchaikovsky, Henry Purcell, Dvorak, and other brilliant composers. Among the outstanding renditions are "Air and March, 11 "Humor es q u e, 11 and "Slavonic Dances." Immediately following the concert there will be an open house in each of the dormitories on the campus.

7:00-9:00 A. M. Galatians Elementary Dogmatics I Life of Christ Teaching Religion (Section 1 at 7:00) (Section 2 at 8:00) Teaching Arith. (Section 2 at 7:00) (Section 1 at 7:0<') Principles and Tech. of Teaching Children's Literature World Literature I Analytic Geometry Colonial America Geography of Africa

A TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND

10:00-12:00 A. M. Studies in the Catechism Pastoral Letters to Timothy and Titus Basic Mathematics I Teaching Science in the El. School Educational Psychology Fundamentals of Speech United States in the Twentieth Century The Lutheran Church in America Chemistry I Phy. Ed., Health, Safety Theory of Music II

Marvin Busse and Mrs. Barbara Nymark presented a piano recital here May 5. There were 2 sections of duet numbers and a section of solos from each. Mr. Busse often appears in Minneapolis as a soloist. We are particularly interested in this concert because Mr. Busse is a graduate of DMLC and taught piano here for 2 years. He and Mrs. Nymark teach piano at Concordia at St. Pa~l in the high school department. Both took their Master's Degrees in music at the University of Minnesota.

"There will be a slide-lecture on the Holy Land presented in the auditorium on Friday, April 21, at 8 :00 p. m. " With this announcement we were informed of the lecture to be given and the slides to be shown by Pastor Wegner. Pastor Walter Wegner, pastor of the student mission in Madison Wisconsin, was privileged to par~ ticipate in a trip to the Holy Land during the summer of 1959. The group going on this ten week trip was a Hebrew study group. 9:00-10:00 A. M. By means of his excellent picTeaching the Language Arts tures, Pastor Wegner shared English Grammar with us the thrill of seeing many Use of Organ and Church Music of the sites of Biblical happenings. America in Transition Weather and Climate Tests and Test Construction Remedial Reading Techniques PIANO RECITAL GIVEN

DMLC M'e ssenger

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Ptintin9 The Year-book staff has been busy these days preparing the 1961 Excelsior. Although the actual work got off to a rather late start resulting in a failure to meet the first of two deadlines, thin 6 s are now running right along and the staff feels confident that the 1961 Excelsior will soon be a reality. The cover has been chosen, the design being furnished by our artist, Ellen Albrecht. As a result of a co-operative effort of the entire staff, the first thirty-two pages have been completed, These pages include the faculty, the administration, the graduates, and the undergraduates. The copy editor, Robert Kugler, gathered the senior sketches, while Mel Koss, the photographer, was kept busy taking

J'JeJlectlt,n~ on

FRENCH THEME CHOSEN f OR TEA

I!all Ali9/,.t As call night approaches and all the apprehensions an~ expectations -that go with it, many ques tions pass through the minds of these future teachers. I asked my friend the other day to tell me som~ of the things about which s!le wondered when she thought of her call . "There are many questions, " she said, "but I think the one about which I think the most is 'Where will I be?' But I also wonder what rnv congregation will be like-What grades will I be teaching, and how many children will I have? Will I have an opportunity to play for services, to direct the choir, or to work with the young people of the congregation? With whom will I be working?" She was silent for a few minutes before she spoke with a soft, sad voice. "How far will I be from home, from my friends, and from DMLC? It's hard to realize, "she said, "that I have at last finished my e duca t·10n an d am rea dy to b e t t t t h 11 sen ou O eac • A few days later she opened the conversation again. ''I've been thinking ever since we talked about this, " she began, "anc:I I see that no matter where I am sent, all these things which I h;1ve listed are not really what is important . I will have a great responsibility and it is far more important that I shoulder this responsibility and serve in the best way I can no matter where I am sent. " Heavenly Father, lead me to lead those to Thee. In Jesus na rn e I pray. Amen.

Thoughts of Spring

"I Love Paris" expresses the feeling with which the senior girls left the tea. The JuniorSenior Tea, an annual event, was held Saturday, April 22, beginning at 3:00 p. rn., in Centennial gym. This year's theme for the gala occasion was "Holiday in ParJ. " A flower-covered trellis at the entrance greeted the entering ~ests. The walls were gaily decorated with scenes from downtown Paris, including a picture of the Eiffel Tower which reached the height of the gym wall. Pictures from Paris that hung on vivid red posts, colorful balloons, and a true-to-life waterfall and bridge gave the room a .French atmosphere . The entertainment, also featuring the French theme, included Pastor Wegner' s slide pictures which were taken in Paris, a style show displaying the styles of the 1900' s, and the selection, "The Last Time I Saw Paris" sung by Faye Jaster and accompanied by Jan Weishan. In keeping with the French air was the lunch which was served at the sidewalk cafe. The food served included Vienna bread with cheese, a salad covered with French dressing, Jello, and parfaits. The afternoon also seems to have been spiced by an abundance of "champagne."

Regardless of the weather, the calendar t e 11 s us that spring is here. And, of course, as the saying goes, "A young man's fancy turns to thoughts of ...•. baseball, tennis, and washing cars," Almost every day the clicking of the ball against the bat will tell you that there is a game in session. The tennis courts, then too, are filled with avid tennis "racketeers," and the glistening c a r s in the parking lot give evidence to the season. But the girls' attentions turn too, to thoughts of ..... hiking, picnicking, and sun-bathing, With the first warm sunny days, out come the bathing suits, sun glasses, and sun-tan lotion, and the race is on to turn an embarrassed shade of red or a golden, toasted brown. If the spirit moves them, they pack a picnic 1u n ch and hike anywhere and everywhere, eating their lunch beside a cool, curling brook or atop a hill over looking the river. The sky, the trees--- almost everywhere you look you can see THE GREAT TEMPTATION spring. It calls you to corne, to breathe clean, clear, warm air again after the pent-up winter. Is I've had my eyes on that piece it any wonder then, th;1t "in the of pie for about twenty minutes spring our fancies turn to thoughts now. It sure looks good from here. the various pictures needed by the of .... , anything else but study?" Yurnmm ! And pumpkin pie is my staff. The staff is now working on favorite too, But then, I've alObservations the nerl thirty-two pages which are ready had one piece of pie. And I due to be completed on J\.f ay 8, InCandles are eyes have to watch those calories, My cluded in this section will be the Kindled with love how they seem to mount up. But organizations, the music departLooking up to God. then again, how many Calories can ment, sports and the various activthere possibly be in that little piece ities, Spring is that season of pie? There can't be too many, The editor, Roger Walter, toWhen we are suspicious can there? It looks so good and gether with his assistant editor, Of every clump of dirt- brown and juicy. I'll bet it would Marcus Buch, is busy laying out That it may suddenly taste twice as good as the first the pages and organizing the variBurst forth with life and color. piece did. Oh, I'd better quit thinkous materials, The editors are ing about that pie and get busy with being assisted by the staff typists , Conceit is a· top-floor window mv homework . Let's see now. Betty Springer and Karen Stoltz . In the building of Pride. . Where was I? Oh, yes, my Eng_lish Business Manager, Owen Dorn, is When I sit on its ledge has to be read! "A Book of Verses entrusted with taking care of the And look down at others, underneath the Bough, A Jug of many bills which are charged to I get dizzy. Wine, a Loaf of Bread . . . " E!'ead ?.. the staff in the course of carrying Bread. Food? Pie! No, I don't out its work. The foghorn is think English is going to help me Our thanks to Mr. John Smith, Solemn reality keep my mind off of that tasty morthe representative for the AmeriCalling out sel! I'd better try Aigebra.. Let's can Yearbook Company, who has Again and again see now, page 167, numbers 6-10, offered many fine suggestions and Through the misty darkness Here's the first one---7. 0012 __ _ helpful hints. Of an unreal night. '1TR2 The staff suggests a way in which you can help also. If you have any "Name," queried the immigration pie R squared? good pictures of various activities official. I wonder if we have any ice and events which have taken place "Sneeze, 11 replied the Chinese cream to go along with that delicon the campus during the year, the proudly. ious looking pie. I think I'll go staff would very much appreciate The official looked at him. "Is downstairs and look. Hoorah, I it if you would make them available that your native name?" found some! Wow, I can almost, for possible inclusion in the year- "No, Meli can name, 11 said the taste it now: pie ala mode! book. In this way you, too, can Chinese bluntly. "Morn, Hey, Morn" What haphelp to make the 1961 Excelsior a "Then let's have your native name. pened to that extra piece of pie? success. "Ah choo." Oh, Mother, how could you?"

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Class News Colltge IV "Back to Kindergarten I" was most missed their own Homecomthe motto of 6/7 of the girls in our mg Concert oy staying too long. The girls from Stalls went to class for three weeks in April. Each senior gir 1 except Pat Air lie, Minneapolis to see the Westfalian who likes to be thought of as an Kantorei Choir with brass ensemindividualist, spent a week ob- ble from Germany. Sounds imserving Miss Buenger' s skillful pressive. Judy Hoyarrl, you c:mnot get teaching and tried her own hand at the pedagogy bit. An extra credit into Trinity Church on Saturday Judy also discovered a in practice teaching is the official night. reward for the girls' efforts. But wonderful new way to get up the the best resultpfthe program was hill. You may have started somethe obs.ervin~remark made by thing, Russ. Ron Shilling and LeRoy Robbert kinder g artne r Becky Schulz. "Daddy, " she ask e d, "do those took a lesson in German pronunteachers go to school at college, ciation from Professor Albrecht too?" "Yes," replied her father. at the Westfalian Choir Concert. "Do the professors give them as- What was it, "Gesundheit"? Eunice Wendland, upon observsignments, too?" Again her father had to reply in the affirmative. ing a section of the operetta scene''But how can they do that work if ry buckling, was heard to say, they're down here at school teach- "Oh, that's waves in the water." Yvonne Smith, overhearing this ing us?" We were. happy to welcome asked what the wrinkles in the sky Paul Boehlke back to our midst were. To this came the reply, "Why, that's the wind blowing," .after his bout with pneumonia. Bethel Kell took the"Hogenites" along home to Watertown, South Dakota, in celebration of her birthday. Since this is as far west as Detroit-bred Anne Eriksson has High School ever been, she was sorely disappointed not to see any Indians or gun-totin' sheriffs. She managed The intramural volleyball tourto regain her usual good spirits , nament among the girls has begun. however., , in time to enjoy a visit The Senior-ritas I played the sophwith former classmate Mary Um- omores and won two of the three nus. games played while the SeniorPerhaps a salute to the versa- ritas II lost to the Junior Untouchtile men of our ~ale quartet would ables. be in order. Golden-toned tenors The Town and Country Club has Sonntag and Wohlers take turns been chosen as the place for the singing f i r s t and second tenor, Senior Banquet. The planned steak while basso prof u n di Enter and dinner will be held either May 19 Gronholz trade between baritone or May 24. The Seniors have also and bass. The quartet ;:;ang in St. decided on their class trip and plan Claire before Easter for a father- to carry the venture through to son banquet. On A p r il 30 they completion. Very early in the were in St. James for a family morning of May 3, perhaps at 5:00 night gathering. a. m. , they will leave the campus Not to be outdone by a male and enjoy the day, at Sioux Falls, quartet, Jane Heid has been tak- South Dakota. ing voice lessons and can be heard Jean Quast represented the Senwarbling her songs in the Mu 5 i c io rs of DMLC at Minneapolis on Hall on Saturday nights. May 4-6. The First National Bank Jim Enter took advantage of of Minneapolis sponsored the Youth Arbor Day to do some minor re- Adult Conference. This Conference pair work on his au t O • Yes. la- was originally a meeting for high dies and gentlemen, the brakes sch_ool ~~udents in and around the now work again. Twin Cities, but at the request of With this bit of reassuring news, a number of out-of-town c_orrewe '11 bring this column to an end spondent b~ers, they decided to for another month. expand these activities. The topics for discussion at this Economic Conference were such things as: Savings, Spending, Insurance, and College II Investments. Ouch! Pauline Rupprecht will Have you ever had FRIED pizza? not tell us where the ,va~p stung A group of students tried it, and her but we notice that she had they found it to be a little hard on tro~ble sitting through cha?el that the ulcers. Try it I morning, With spring here, most of the The class sent flowers to Kathy boys have gone, or are thinking aStindt while she was in the hospi- bout going, to the sheep shearer! tal. We are glad to see her back We have to admit, it must be much in school. "cooler" Many of our fell ow class men The payments on the little are becoming high-brows. Several brown radio at Ulrich' Electric attended two evenings of the Bach Shop are coming along well. We organ recital and the Bach Mass in hope that by the time this issue is B Minor- -or ·.at least half of the •prmtect, the radio will be back in latter; and, as a r .esult, they al- the dorm.

ff·ow to be Unusual Most people, and this refers to 99. 9% of them, are conformists in their societies. They would not dream of doing anything their fell ow men would not do. Because this type of life, after awhile, tends to become rather monotonous, there will always be some brave souls who will revolt against this conformity and become persons with unusual habits; or, in a more polite term, become non-conformists. With this in mind, I am writing to the poor, depressed conformists in our society who want to be unusual so they can wake up and live I First of all, to be unusual, you must be completely yourself I You must relax and be free from worry. Work at your own lei surely speed while at your occupation; for that matter, quit your job if it proves even a little nerve racking. When you are with your friends, relatives, or total strangers do not be afraid to argue a point of view if it will make you feel better. This arguing is a wonderful means of expressing yourself and is by far an outstanding characteristic of an unusual person·.-· Secondly, you must be extreme and unpredictable in re ference to certain everyday things. An example of this would be in connection with money matters. One day you are a great spender, buying foolish and unnecessary things; the next day you are intolerably miserly; and the day after that you are the most practical and level-headed person in the world. ·The idea of being extreme and unpredictable can be applied to many other things, such as in the case of speech, personality, and dress. In sppech, you should try different qualities of tone; then pick one that will fit your new, carefree, and unusual personality. Of course, you can vary your voice according to your mood. Personality is closely related to speech, for your personality changes with your moods. Therefore, if at times you feel nasty, high strung, and exceedingly nervous, put your stored energy to work doing something constructive. For example you could knock down that useless, old shed in the back yard that has been blocking you r view for years. To accomplish this energy-packed job, use your hands, feet, and head. By the time you have completed the job and are out of the hospital (due to a slight cranial concussion) you will be very relaxed and will have forgotten all reasons for being tense. The matter of dress may include such things as the decorum of your house, yard, and car. The most important of these factors, whereby you may achieve the goal of being unusual, is in your every~ay wearing ap-

pare!. You can do a million and one things with clothes, be you rich or · poo:r;- (the former state of being helps considerably, though). In either case you c-an be unusual merely by following some of these prescribed examples: wear odd colors and patterns together; wear summer clothes in the winter and winter clothes in the summer; wear clothes that are either too small or too large for you; wear things backwards, upside down, or inside out; wear very expensive clothes with cheaply made ones. It may be interesting, however, to note this fact about unusual people: 99.'9% of all geniuses, wise men, scholars, great musicians, artists, architects, writers, rulers, and the like are non-conformists, and considered by their fell ow men to be unusual .. This should give conformists a goal to work towards in their rewarding struggle for recognition as unusual people.

..D111ait:in9 J!lepot:tet: It seems that many of us will be doing some interesting things this summer. Here are some of the varied replies we received when we asked the question, ''What are you going to do this summer?"

Sandy Sands: ''Work in the Aluminum Factory. " Elsa Manthey: "It depends UJDn where my call lands ·me." Ron Shilling: "Crawl into bed and hibernate for three months." Elaine Tullberg: "Don't talk to me about this summer I " Judy Zink: "Be a 'Mother's Helper."' Kathy Schultz: "Work at the Bell Telephone Company or at the dairy store." Professor Albrecht: "I'm teaching summer school. " Roland Schultz: ''Work, sleep, eat, and play tennis." Edie Buss: "Go to summer school, and that 's enough I " Ken Jeske: " Clean furnaces, and go to Appleton now and then. " Carolyn Buch: "If I'm real hard up, I'll work in a pickle factory." LeRoy Robbert: "Noth in g--Oh, make cheese , probably." Jane Heid: "Mrs. Smith of A. O. Smith will gc.~ . ~ .: job." Mariam Ols on: "Just loaf, of course." Liz Brown: "Maybe go to Japan." Miss Krook: "I'll be up here teaching summer school 'In a Contemplative Fashion."' Tim Voss: ''Workfora woodworking plant at $2. 25 per hour. " Dan Hennig: "Peddle fruits and vegetables in Chicago. " Janet Griebling: "I'm going home I" Winnie Vatthauer: "Work for the MESSENGER. "

May 1'961

Operetta Review

LUTHER HIGH BAND GIVES CONCERT On Saturday, April 15, Mr. Frank Italiano visited the College. Does this name sound familiar to you ? Every day you see it on the dining tables on the containers 9f PLEASONING. Mr. Italiano manufactures P LEASONING.

But on Saturday, Mr . Italiano brought to us the fine band of Luther High School, Onalaska, Wisconsin . The band, under Mr. ltaliand s conducting provided the students of DMLC with a delightful concert . DMLC' sown band director, Professor Martin Albrecht, was as_ked to d,irect on~ of the numbers and he willingly obliged. Mr. Italiano is a very hard working and industrious man. He gave up teaching the the public school so he could work in our Lutheran schools. Besides teaching and directing the Onalaska tand, Mr. Italiano also does .extru band work with the First Lutheran grade school in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. He is willing to help whenever asked. Mr. Italiano brought his bc:.nd here in anticipation of a band concert in which they were to participate The students enjoyed seeing him and hearing his band and are looking forward to his next visit.

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Summer vacation plans are Were you shoe ked on May 1 being made by the professors as when you could take your regular well as by the students. Calling seat in chapel? This really should the summer a "vacation" is in misnomer. not have surprised you too much some instances a since the cause for the previous This ambition and eagerness will inconvenience was removed. The help make our campus and college cause, of course, was the staging a better 'educational institution. The professors who will be necessary for the presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's op e r et t a , teaching here at DMLC are the Professor Albrecht The Gondoliers. This production following: was given April 29 and 30 at 8:00 will teach history of church mus:.. p. m. in the College auditorium by ic, Harmony II,. and will give organ lessons plus doing a little students of the school. Professor What did the students do after outside gardening. the last performance? They took Stelljes will, besides teaching down the staging, cleaned the stage, organ lessons, do a little houseand had a party. Thi s informal painting and then take a little get-together, held in the d in in g trip. . Professor Voecks hopes to hall, was a time of mixed emotions take a two-week trip after teachfor the cast, chorus, advisers, and ing here. Professor Palmbach committee members. The many, will teach introduction to chemlong hours of work had been re- istry. Professor Sievert will be warded with success. But those Dean of the Summer Session behours had also been enjoyable, and sides teaching methods courses. one hated to see them end after two He also plans to attend a Workshop on teaching religion at short performances. Professor Trapp The events of the party includ- Watertown. ed: a "re-hash" of operetta happen- will teach speech, English gramings, demonstrations of some of mar, and world literature, and the sound effects used on stage, the will attend a class reunion at singing of a favorite operetta se- Watertown. Professor Oldfield lection, and the lunch, consisting will teach basic mathematics, of ice cream, sugar wafers and tests and test construction, and punch. The presentation of tokens teaching arithmetic plus doing of appreciation was made to Miss some painting and seeing his Krook, Professor Albrecht, and daughter, Connie, off to GerMr. Thorson, the faculty advisers, many. Professor Heiderich will and to the student directress and teach the geography of Africa and director, respectively, Elsa Man- weather and climate while awaitthey and Arnold No m m en s on by Luther Literary League president, 0,/;\ Ken Jeske. JJJ Now that it is all over, you will 0~v'f'., ~ probably find a return to the nor~~ mal and routine activities of the ~~•}~ ;. ✓, ~ campus. r, ...('1\..S

ing a new arrival in his family. Professor Hoenecke will also teach here and will attend the Professors' Conference in June, will "give away his daughter," and finally will attend the Syn·od meeting in August. Professor Kaiser will teach physical education, health, safety and analytic geometry, and plans to attend Synod in August. The professors who are going to school are: Professors Hartwig and Brick are attending the University of Wisconsin and taking history and Latin, respectively. Professors Schulz and Swantz will attend Mankato State. Professor Sitz will attend a Libbary School at the University of Minnesota. Professor Brei will attend Mankato State and maybe a Workshop for School Visitors at Watertown. Professor Sievert has been taking night courses during the fall, winter, and spring quarters at Mankato State but will not be able to attend during the summer. Professor Backer will take a fifteen month leave beginning in June. Professor Hahnke will be attending the Synod meeting in August besides continuing his work on his religion courses and an extensive student handbook. Professor Birkholz will be kept busy in the registrar's office with business. Professor Levorson will enjoy his vacation at home. Professor Klatt also will be at hom·e enjoying a houseful of company. Professor Schweppe will spend the summer taking care of applications and writing letters then will take a trip to whoknows-where.

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