1961-1962 DMLC Messenger Vol. 52

Vol. Lil No. I

October 19 61

MUSIC HALL NEARS COMPLETION

PROFESSORS INSTALLED There are five new faces in the a c a d e m i c d e p a r t m e n t of DMLC's classrooms this year.

Three of the young men were in­ stalled as professors at the open­ ing service on September 6. The other two men are working here for one year as a part of their vicarage.

P r o fes s o r Herbert Jaster comes to us from the Tri-Parish at Doyleston, Wisconsin, where he has served as the minister of three churches for the past two years. He is a graduate of North­ western College and the Seminary and first served as assistant pas­ tor in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. He was also an instructor at Winne­ bago Lutheran Academy. Profes­ sor Jaster is teaching tenth grade history and twelfth grade social science. He is especially inter­ ested in cla,ssical music, as his collection of more than 400 L.P. 's will testify. He also enjoys read­ ing, history, and languages.

Next is P r o f e s s o r Martin Schroeder of Bay City, Michigan.

Professor Schroeder received a Bachelor ot Arts degree tn r:ng=­ lish at the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science and Ed­ ucation degree at Concordia in River Forest, Illinois. Before c o m i n g to DMLC, P r o f e s s o r Schroeder �ught and later be­ came a principal in two of our synodical schools. He was in Ann Arbor for five years, and in Bay City for another five years. He ls now teaching high school Eng­ lish, grades 11 and 12, and is working for his Master's degree.

Professor Schroeder enjoys mus­ ic of all kinds.

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This year our DMLC campus has the unusual experience of hav­ ing as one of its new students a young Japanese named Osamu Shoji. Mr. Shoji's home is in Mito City, lbarakiken (prefec­ ture), Japan. It is only about seventy miles from Tokyo. It was here that Mr. Shoji attended elementary school for eight years and a junior-senior high school for four out of a possible six years. Following this, he went to college at lbaraki University; and after completing the required course, received a certificate for elementary teaching. How­ ever, along with his studies in elementary education, he also did much work both in English and child psychology.

Although Mr. Shoji would have pr to t,egtn teacldng im­ mediately after graduation, the head master of a junior high school persuaded Mr. Shoji to teach English and Japanese in his school because he was having dif­ ficulty finding anyone else who might be as capable of teaching both subjects.

SCHOOL REOPENS Another school year began at DMLC with the customary regis­ tration.

New and old students passed from table to table ob­ taining scheduies and other infor­ mation which was necessary for opening classes on Wednesday, September 6. During the after­ noon and evening of Registration Day an orientation program was held for the new students who were taken on a tour of the cam­ pus and introduced to the various student organizations of DMLC. An opening service was held on Wednesday morning at which Professor Schweppe delivered an inspiring address.

Three new professors were installed, and the new instructors were intro­ duced. An abbreviated schedule of classes then followed.

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After two years, however, Mr. Shoji was able to teach in an elementary school in Mito City.

And since he did not find his day­ by-day preparations for teaching too time consuming, he continued his studies in child psychology and in English. He also furthered his studies in English by attending Nihon University in Tokyo for nearly two months out of each of his five summer vacations.

During one of these! journeys to Tokyo on a train, Mr. Shoji met Pastor Poetter, the Lutheran missionary working in Tokyo.

Mr. Shoji was very much im­ pressed by Pastor Poetter when he spoke with him because the pastor spoke a very fluent Jap­ anese. Mr. Shoji was also moved at this time by Pastor Poetter' s Continued on Page 3

New Music Instructors With the beginning of our new school year, new faces have been added to our music faculty. A brief introduction of all the new music per.sonnel is, therefore, in place.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Mr. Ames Ander­ son, whose home is in Minneapo­ lis, Minnesota, comes to us with a M. A. in Musicology. During the past year he was an instruc­ tor of music at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.

Mr .

Anderson has had experience as a church organist and choir director and is teaching organ at DMLC. Mr. Christian Kock of St. Paul, Minnesota, and a graduate of Northwestern College, Water­ town, Wisconsin, is teaching ill College Music Theory class, organ lessons, senior singing class, and he also conducts the high school choirs. Mr. Kock, who taught music here two years ago, is working at his M. A. in music. He is filling the position held by Professor Bruce Backer while Professor Backer is attend­ ing school, and will be here only this year since he has accepted a call to teach at the Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, next fall.

A resident of Omak, Washing­ ton, Mr. Roy Zimmermann is perhaps known to most campus residents as the band director.

Besides being in charge of band, he also has some high school singing classes and teaches piano lessons.

Attending Central Washington College of Education, Ellensburg, Washington, he was graduated with his major and minor in the field of music. Mr. Continued on Page 3

By December we hope to have the use of the new music hall.

Our $350,000 building has 8 piano rooms, 7 piano studios, 7 organ rooms, 4 offices, a faculty room, and a music library. With this addition, approximately 120 piano practice periods a day will be added to the schedule. The choir room, located µl)stairs, will eas­ ily accommodate 100 singers.

The band room, on the lower lev­ el, is complete with 4 connected practice rooms.

Approximately $100, 000 is being spent on equipment. This in­ cludes all new pianos, 8 new or­ gans, a dehumidifying system to help preserve the organs in the basement, and music book lock­ ers. Of the 8 new organs, 3 will be here by January 1st and the others will follow in the next year.

The DMLC Ladies Auxiliary is N-PnieAiRfJ the di-apes fur all the rooms.

The music hall is the first step in the building program auth­ orized in August, 1957, by our synod. This program involves a n expenditure o f $1,500,000.

Toltz, King, and Day are the ar­ chitects.

POETRY CONTEST ANNOUNCED The National Poetry Associa­ tion announces its annual compe­ tition.

The closing date for the sub­ mission of manuscripts is Nov­ ember fifth.

Any student attending either junior or senior college is eligible to submit his verse. There is no limitation as to form or theme.

Shorter works are preferred by the Board of Judges, because of space limitations.

Each poem must be typed or printed on a separate sheet, and must bear the name and home ad­ dress of the student, as well as the name of the college attended.

There are no fees or charges for acceptance or submission of verse. All work will be judged on merit alone.

Manuscripts should be sent to the offices of the Association: National Poetry Association 3210 Selby Avenue Los Angeles 34, California

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A Look in the Mirror

"Why am I at DMLC?" No doubt many of us have asked ourselves this question, especially now at the beginning of a new school year. Our reasons may be many and varied, but one all-important, underlying reason must be present, We are attending school here to train ourselves to serve our Lord in a special way in His Church.

Many of us are perhaps only vaguely aware of this reason and its implications. Because we are expecting such training from this school, we must expect it to be somewhat special, striving for something more than does an average high school or college.

Some of us may have come with a preconceived idea of what school life would be like and found our school to be much different from what we thought a college would be, Let us be glad it is! As we think things over, we find that our classes are different because they are taught from a Christian viewpoint, which, of course, demands placing special emphasis on our religion courses to lead us to grow in Christian knowledge. Our professors and teachers are also different because they are thoroughly grounded in the Word of God and in our Lutheran teachings, and can thus train us "in the way that we should go. " Finally it follows that our life here

and

our

personal conduct

here as students should be differend, too, As Christians we know we are to let our li~ht shine before men that they may see our good works and glorify our Father which is in heaven, That light should be particularly bright especially in view of the training we are privileged to receive and the work we are preparing to enter, We must think seriously about these things. If, when we asked ourselves the question, "Why am I here, " we did not arrive at the all-important reason stated above, there is something very wrong.

Or if upon examining this reason, we are unable or unwilling to go along with its implications, there is also something wrong, something lac king!

If each one of us honestly and seriously thought over the purpose of this our school and our own place as its students, we would hear no complaints that our school does not measure up to "standard" or that our life here is not as free and unrestricted as we would wish it to be.

Let us thank God for our school, pray for it, and really try with God'I s help to be the kind of student our school should have.

At DMLC we are at liberty to follow the course God would have us trace, Unlike state c0lleges, we have no religious restrictions placed upon us by the government or any other body. We are free to preach and teach the Word in its truth and purity, and to carry on the good work of Christian education. How well are we carrying out this work?

In his Christian Education in a Democracy, Frank Gaebelein has listed six criteria of a Christian educational institution.

Let us look at these criteria and do some serious thinking as to how we as a school match up to them.

1. "A Christian educational institution must be built upon a thorough-going Christia11 philosophy of education, " A Christian philosophy of education cannot be completely described on paper, for it involves not only ideas, but also feelings and attitudes, It is basic to all our teaching, for it determines why we teach, what we teach, and how we teach. It seeks to answer such questions as these: What is education? What is teaching? Who should be taught? What should th e y be taught? What should be the aim of education?

How can this aim best be carried out?

Each of us must answer these questions for himself. No one can give men a philosophy of education.

We develop our philosophy of edu-

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3. "The entire curriculum of a Christian educational institution must be Christ-centered. " The fact that we are a Christian school, that we teach religion, and have cha~l services does not mean that we have a Christ-centered curriculum, It must be achieved; it does not come automatically, Elsewhere in his book Gaebelein says, "There is a vast di.fference between schools which, through church affiliation or because of certain religious practices, have a veneer of Christianity, and those which, to use the words of St. Paul on Mars Hill 'live and move and have their being' in Jesus Christ. The unfinished task of Christian philosophy as it applies to education is to demonstrate the relation of every subject, every policy, and every practice to Him who is Lord of all. " 4. "A Christian school must have a student body that will actively support its philosophy and aims. " Unless the students truthContinued on Page 4

PROFESSORS INSTALLED Continued from Page 1 Prof~ssor Jerry Waters, betrayed by his accent, is from Lenoir, North Carolina. He is our new physical education teacher and will coach college basketball and baseball. He also teachcation through our reading, our es physical · health and safety in listening, our thinking, and our the college department. Profesdiscussion. We will never com- sor Waters attended college at pletely "achieve" this philosophy Mankato State and Bethany. He for it must always be a growing, is very much interested in basedynamic thing. We will find the ball and has played professionally answers to our questions in many in Keokuk, Iowa, and later in places. The first and most im- Sandersville, Georgia. Profesportant place for !!§ to look is in sor Waters also enjoys golfing. the Scriptures. Here we find He is married and has a 5-nonthGod's wisdom in regard to educa- old son, Brett. tion. However, God has not chosen to give us all the answers to our daily problems in the Bible.

The Bi.ble gives us principles of truth, but we must use God's gift of Christian judgment to put these principles into action, We will choose from the ,inventions and ideas of men those which do not conflict with these principles.

As professors and future teachers, we should give the subject of Christian education our daily attention and thought.

2. "A Christian school must have a faculty thoroughly committed to its distinctive philosophy. " Each teacher must be committed to the Word of God as was Luther at Worms. He must always teach the Word in its truth and purity, def ending it ag:iinst all errors.

He will be committed also to learn- Gentle Reader: Here I am I I cut my vacation ing. If he himself is not learning, he cannot help those who are. He short just to be with you this year.

I have enclosed a pin-up picmust be committed, too, to teaching, not only to presenting inf or- ture of myself which, I am sure, mation and requiring the students the girls will love to have.

As my psychiatrist said to me to memorize it, but to inspiring them to inquire and to guic!i.ng them after my last visit ••• "I'll be seein their study. The teacher must ing you.''

Sincerely, be undergoing a constant process The old Philosopher of self-evaluation.

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DMLC Messenger NEW

TUTORS

Mr. John Janosek of Daven-

October 1961

Class News

port, Iowa, is studying to be a pastor. He has attended NorthCollege IV western and has two years left at the Seminary. He is teaching Thirty fourth-year college stugeometry, religion, and Latin in the high school department and dents are "back in the saddle" coaches the freshman football again, The ranks have been reteam. It seems as if Mr. Jano- duced because 18 were graduated sek really has his hands full this last year from the three-year year. He likes all sports and es- course, and two men accepted pecially enjoys bowling and golf- teaching positions at the beginning of the school year: Ken Jeske to ing.

Busy Registering The other new instructor is Se at tl e, Washington, and Jim Mr. Harold Schewe. Mr. Schewe Fenske to St. Croix High School, SCHOOL REOPENS is from Milwaukee and will, like West St. Paul, On the other hand, Continued from Page 1 Mr. Janosek, be returning to the four people who served as err.erAdjustment to the new school Seminary for two years. After gency teachers last year returned year was made easier by the an- his graduation he will serve as a to DMLC to complete their fourth nual Get-Acquainted Picnic held pastor. He is teaching freshman year.

The class officers are: preson Sunday afternoon at the athlet- general science and coaching ic field . The members of the high school football and baseball. ident, David Farstad; vice presiCollege III class presented the In addition to this, Mr. Schewe dent, John Eaton; secretary, Dorpicnic with the theme of the 1961 works approximately three nights ma Witt; treasurer, Dorothy VoOlympics. Various events such a week in the office of the men's gel; Student Council representaas pole vaulting, high jumping, dormitory. He enjoys bowling, tive, Violet Schewe; Student Union and javelin throwing were held. and is also an avid fan of the representative, Betty Haas.

On the lighter side--if you feel Representatives from fifteen coun- Braves and the Packers. After tries participated. When the fin- working for five summers in a a sharp poke in your ribs, don't al votes were counted, Japan was grocery store, he is an expert in get ready to start a fight, It's only a conducting stick in the declared the victor, and therefore that type of work.

Our acquaintance with these hands of one of the student~ on his led the line to the delicious lunch served by the members of the instructors makes us say that we 'way to conducting, He was probLiterary League in the dining hall. have found them to be exception- ably demonstrating the pattern of ally friendly, helpful, and well 4/4 time.

If you hear the words, "lesson qualified.

JAPANESE STUDENT plans, " it's probably corning from Continued from Page 1 one or all eight of our classmates exposition concerning many things who are now at practice school, about the Christian religion. In MUSIC INSTRUCTORS Many funny things happen in the fact, he was so moved that shortly Continued from Page 1 classrooms. For instance, a thereafter, he began to study the Scriptures with Pastor Poetter Zimmermann' s father, Pastor third grader got his foot caught in three times every week for the E. H. Zimmermann is president his desk, and one of the teachers next few years. During this time, of our synod's Pacific Northwest had to unlace his shoe in order to release the foot.

Mr. Shoji organized and conducted District.

Singing class is enjoyable in Miss Karen Emmett, Livonia, a senior high Sunday School at the pastor's church. What Mr. Shoji Michigan, has interrupted her the first and second grade room really wanted, however, was to studies at DMLC to teach organ especially on that day when Miss start a Christian kindergarten, this year. This summer she at- Brockhoff sang from high E to low because from his studies in child tended the University of Michigan E and went a little flat. Her sense psychology, he knew that it is and took additional organ instruc- of humor was evident in the stateimportant to instruct the very tion. Miss Emmett is also serv- ment, "Oops! Teacher goofed!"

We spent an enjoyable Sunday ing as the directress of the young in Christian living. afternoon at a get-acquainted picAeolians.

This desire of Mr, Shoji to A graduate of DMLC, Miss nic playing games which the Parstart a kindergarten led Pastor Bethel Kell 's home is Watertown, ent-Teachers Association of St. Poetter to tell him about our South Dakota. She is instructor Paul's C!mrch organized for the school. He suggested that Mr. of piano and organ and has a sec- practice teachers.

The supper Shoji come here to observe and tion of the freshman singing they served was delirious as was learn the methods our teachers use and also to further his relig- class. This past summer Miss evident by the heaped plates of Kell studied organ under the ious instruction by listening to the food all of us took. well-known Dr. Fleischer at the lectures given in our religion University of Minnesota. classes. When Mr. Shoji found Returning members of the that at last he would be able to College music faculty are Miss Frances fulfill his dream of coming to the Krook, Mr. Howard Thorson, United States, he immediately Miss Dorothy Timm, and Miss begged Pastor Poetter to make College 11 Ruth Vornholt. arrangements for him to come to our school.

The co 11 e g e freshmen and Thus, having safely traveled sophomores have met and elected to our country, Mr. Shoji appeared on our campus at the be- is very good because it reminds their respective class officers, ginning of this year as a special him of Uncl.e Sam. Mr. Shoji also who are as follows: College !--president, Roger student. He is financing every- says he is very happy to share our thing himself, and since he has Christian school life because he Klockziem; vice-president, Herno responsibility here except to is so grateful that he himself is bert Wolff; secretary, Norma Panning; treasurer, Sandy Toepel; observe, he is occupying much of now a Christian. his time writing articles for varAfter completing his work Student Council representatives, ious popular newspapers, includ- here, Mr. Shoji plans to return Mary Engel and Dave Jacobs; and ing The Messenger, and touring to Japan and to begin, not only a Student Union representative, various places both to lecture and Christian kindergarten, but also Connie Luetzow.

College 11--president, Larry a complete Christian Day School to observe.

Everyone here thinks very to be taught by himself. We all Hollenbeck; vice-president, Dennis much of him, and all affectionate- sincerely wish him God's richest Schultz; secretary, Verna Mischly call him "Sam. " This, he ways, blessings and success in his work. ke; and treasurer, Brigitte Kolm.

College Ill On September 19, the College Juniors gathered to elect their class officers. Elected as president was Dan Schm~ling, vicepresident Ed Krause, secretary Mickey Horman, and treasurer Judy Bohlmann. Rolland Menk was elected representative to the Student Council, and Charlene Kutz as representative to the Student Union.

Flandrau State Park was the scene of the college juniors' fall activity, a picnic, on Tuesday evening, September 26.

A picnic style supper was served in the pavilion. After supper Eunice Schulz showed slides and answered questions about her trip to Europe this summer. The rest of the evening program was patterned after "Truth or Consequences, "although there were more consequences than truth. Muriel Manthey was emcee.

Between 50 and 60 juniors, plus Prof. Hoenecke and Prof.

Trapp, c 1 ass advisors, were present at the picnic.

Four juniors have accepted emergency calls into the teaching ministry. The students and places assigned are as follows: Mar~an Wernecke--Tomah, Wis.,

Grade 6 Barbara Heidemann--Boyd, Minn.

Grades 1-8 Eunice Wendland--Mission, S. D. Grades 1-8 Arnold Nommensen--Iron Ridge, Wis. , Grades 1-4 A farewell party was also held for these four juniors by their classmates.

High School Elects

Class Officers The three upper classes at DML High School held election of

officers at their first meeting of this year. Senior class officers elected are Ken Bode, president; Tom Schulz, vice-president; Kay Albrecht, secretary; and Clarke Sievert, treasurer.

Junior class off i c er s are Louis Sievert, president; Merlyn Kruse, vice-president; Di an e Tomfohr, secretary; Rita Gensmer, treasurer .

Officers for the sophomore class are Burton Fromke, president; Steven Klatt, vice-president; Diane Meyer, secretary; and Geraldine Becker, treasurer .

The freshmen have not had an election yet.

The junior class had its fall activity which was a picnic at Flandrau State Park on Tuesday, September 26.

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SAM SEZ Japanese s tudents spend much time studying English. For ten years or more they have many hours of English classes at their schools. They read English textbooks on their way to and from classes or attend special English schools to supplement their school study, Mountains of books and magazines are published to guide and help them learn the languageo Teachers of English are frequently holding conferences on how to gain better results in teaching the English language.

Yet students show very poor results. Often the teaching method is blamed, and better teachers are demanded, but the fault is not entirely on the side of methods or teachers. The students' attitude toward the study of English is generally wrong.

They regard it merely as a subject required for passing an examination.

Some teachers have the same mistaken idea and take great pains making students learn English phrases and constructions that are likely to appear in the entrance examinations of higher institutions.

They teach the so-called "Examination English. " In Japan, in order to enter senior high school or college, the students must take very strict examinationso It seems to me that among the many subjects English is one of the most difficult subjects for the students.

After I go back to Japan

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going to tell all the Japanese English teachers to forget examinations and teach English and advise the student to find joy in learning English. I also want to make them realize that the knowledge of English is a big asset that will lead them to wider knowledge, higher cultural development, and greater service to the community.

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Continued from Page 2 Impressions fully believe in the objectives and principles of the school, it will After a summer offun and work fail to reach its goal. We must for many, the students and proeach ask ourselves, ''What am I fessors of DMLC have finally doing at DMLC ?" We should come settled down for another year of up with the answer, "I am here to learning and teaching. Coming prepare mys e 1 f for becoming, back to school is naturally the within the limits of my God-given time for seeing old friends, for abilities' the best Christian teach- meeting new friends' and getting er. 11 If we keep this goal in mind, acquainted with a new campus. we will enjoy our work here and I suppose there were as m~y profit from it. different impressions of DMLC we should keep this goal in as there were of us when we first mind, too, when we criticize the arrived at college, but I think the school. Criticism must exist or one that made the greatest impact there will be no improvement, but on us all was the hill. I still can criticism alone leads nowhere. hear fellow students saying, "Do If we see a situation which we do we have to climb that thing?" I not like, we should see first what guess it startled me a bit at first, we can do about it. If we cannot too. solve the problem, we should take What also impressed most of it to those who are in a position to us were our dormitories. I wonder do so. When we criticize, we will what many of us thought at first-do more than consider our own so many people running around, wants; we will endeavor to keep suitcases all over the place. After our criticisms subjected to the seeing what appeared to be confuaim of the school: to train Christ- sion, I'm sure many of us were · t h h •tt d almost petrified. I also think many ian eac ers w O are commi_ e of us who roomed with secondto the Word of God, to learnmg, . d th· d t d t and to Christian education. an Ir -yea~ c~ 11 ege s u. en s h t were really a little afraid of 5 "A Ch • t· o . ris 1an sc oo1 mus meeting them. recogmze the two aspects of H aft tt· ttl d Christian education--the required . owdever ~t . er ge 1f~galsle et " Th t m our orm1 ories, we m y go an d th e vo 1un t ary. ere mus t kn th d d •ct d t t b bal b t th t o ow em an ec1 e o ge a e a a~dce e wh een e _wod. On good look at the campus. The th. e_ one s1 e we ave require re- campus is just as I hoped it would hg10n courses, chapel and ~hurch be; not too big, not too small. attendance. O_n. the oth~r side we The dormitories, the Administrahave_ opportumti~s to srng sacred tionBuilding, Old Main, the Music music m the Aeohans and Marluts. hall, all seem to set in perfectly We have our own private devotions providing for DMLC a very beauti~ and Bible reading, our Christian ful campus, of which we can all be giving, and our teaching in Sunday proud. school and vacation Bible schoo 1 •

Perhaps a special Bible study hour could be set aside during the week for those who want to delve deeper into the Word. In these voluntary activities we have opportunity to show our love for our Savior and His Word . o. "A Christian educational in stitution must actually do the truth, Alwin Electric through applying the Christian Backer's Pharmacy ethic in all its relationships. " A H. Baumann Agency school is Christian only to the ex- Beck's Jawelry tent that it does what it professes . Brown's Music Store We should always keep in remem- · Citizen's State Bank of New Ulm brance the fourth commandment as Eibner and Son it applies to the professor and to Eichten's Shoe Store the student. We should deal with Ernest Eyrich, Plumbing and each other as Christian brothers.

Heating If we have a problem with a pro- Farmers and Merchants Bank fessor or with a fellow student, Fesenmaier Hardware we should not criticize him pub- Forster's, Inc. licly, but should take the matter Dr. G. J. Germann, Maker of to him personally according to Fine Glasses Matthew 18. In all our dealings Green Clothiers let us strive to "do the truth."

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New Faculty Members Receive Welcome As the students are busy organizing, getting acquainted, and having fall activities, we find the faculty isn't devoting all their time to writing tests and correcting papers. In fact, members of t.ne faculty, their wives, and matrons found time Monday, September 25, to journey to the Town and Country Club for the annual ''Welcome Dinner." Here the new faculty members were given a hearty welcome from the "old timers."

Professor Hartwig as Master of Ceremonies led the group in a joyful night of .merriment and Dean Hahnke performed as songmaster o A well-planned and well received program included games, singing · and cartoons representing faculty members.

The first days of getting into the routine of classes and meeting the professors seemed to cause more confusion, but it was fun as will as necessary. Our first impressions, experiences, and confusions of life at DMLC will surely be long remembered by all of us.

To me, and many of my fell ow classmates, it's a new life. I hope being atDMLC will bring us closer to God and remind us why we are here--to serve Him and Him only.

New Ulm Theater Ochs Brick and Tile Co. , Springfield Oswald's New Ulm Laundry Patrick's Jewelers J. C. Penney Co. Polta Drugs .Raftis Dept. Store .aeim and Church Jewelers Reliable Drugs Retzlaff Motors Retzlaff's - Our Own Hardware ttiteway Cleaners Rose Cafe, Take-Out Pizza Scheible Plumbing & Heating Se hnobrich's City Meat Market L. E. Schwartz, D. D. S. Dr. A. V. Seifert Shake Cleaners Henry N. Sornsen, Jr., Attorney at Law Spelbrink's Clothing Ernest T. Sperling, Watch and Clock Repair Sportsman Grill State Bank of New Ulm Dr. E. L. Tyler Ulrich Electric Dr. H. Vogel Vogelpohl's Leather Goods Dr. Wm. J. VonBank W eneeda Bakery Wilfahrt Bros. Hardware F. W. Woolworth Co.

Vol. Lll

No. 3

DR.

COMMUNITY CONCERT SEASON OPENS

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE

U. Professors Visit November 10 marked the visit of two professors from the University of Minnesota to our campus.

Doctors Keller and Bunding spent the day inspecting the physical plant of our school, as they will do for the rest of our synodical educational institutions. On the basis of the findings of these investigations and appraisals, the Synod will better be able to plan its building extention program.

Across the United States and Canada, thousands of people have been thrilled by the Belafonte Folk Singers, presently one of America's most versatile and outstanding choral organizations .

This twelve-man chorus has filled auditoriums, nightclubs, and concert halls with music fron Africa to Norway and from Israel to Tennessee. This excellent ensemble provided New Ulmites and DMLC students with the first Juniors Choose Jewelry community concert for the 1961-62 series on November 15.

A capacity crowd, a regular /Jn Wednesday afternoon, Nooccurrence for the Singers, greet- vefnber 15, the Herf-Jones repreed the men as they opened the con- sentative showed his display of cert with the s_election which is , class jewelry to the junior classes the theme of their new album soon of both the college and high school to be released, "Hard Travelin'." departments. The college class Each of the five parts of the was shown a selection of rings, program, The American ~olk pins, and necklaces. The high Songs, Songs of the American school class chose their rings Negro, Great Composers and Folk which they will receive at Easter Music, Folk Songs of the West time. They were given a choice Indies, and Around the World, of ruby, black onyx, and spinal contained a great variety in selec- stones. tion of songs, tempo, and action.

The selections ranged from the PROF. ALBRECHT melodic, "Shenandoah"and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" to ACCEPTS CALL "Dance, Boatman, Dance," ".Ebck s and Gravel, "and "JudyDrownded" Professor Martin Albrecht, Further variety was exhibited in head of the music department at the numbers sung in Hebrew , DMLC since 1957, has accepted Italian, and French. the call to Wisconsin Lutheran The lighting and staging added Seminary, Mequon. He will asmuch to the performance as did sume his new position next Septhe excellent accompanists on tember. bass, drums, banjo, and guitar.

Professor Albrecht, who came Soloists were Roy Thompson , to DMLC in 1943, will conclude Ned Wright, Arthur Williams, and his nineteenth year here at the Joli Gonsalves. close of this school year. Before Never before has a group re- coming to "the hill, " he served ceived so many curtain calls here , as pastor of Calvary Lutheran serving as a testimony to their Church, Thiensville, Wisconsin. fine performance.

While here, Professor ¡ AlThe arranging for the group brecht served only in the music is done entirely by their director, department, except for teaching Robert DeCormier, not present twelfth grade religion for a numfor the concert here because of ber of years. business in New York.

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NEW ULM, MINNESOTA

19 61

FIRST CONCERT IS A SUCCESS

Poems written by two DMLC students have been accepted for publication in the Annual Anthology of College Poetry. The literary works accepted were "Alone"

by Rolland Menk and "Verna" by Lawrence Hollenbeck.

The Anthology is a compilation of the finest poetry written by college men and women representing every section of America.

The Marlut Singers, the Aeolian Chorus, and the band joined forces on Sunday, November 26, to present the first concert of the year here on the hill.

The program began with four selections by the Aeolian Chorus.

Under the direction of Miss Karen Emmett, the girls sang Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Bali Ha'i," the Negro spiritual, ¡"When De Saints Come Marchin' In," the Caribbean folk tune, "The Banana Boat Song," and "Sam's Cat," a novelty number.

The piano accompanists for the chorus were Mildred Horman, Beverly Grimm, and Ruth Backer.

Pat Fischer and Mary Braun provided special bongo drum and maracas effects for "The Banana Boat Song."

The Marlut Singers, under the baton of Rolland Menk, were the second group to perform. The fact that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Ci vi 1 War prompted the Marluts to present foJ;r songs from that day. The numbers they selected were "The

Selections were made from thou-

Yellow Rose of Texas," "Aura

sands of poems submitted.

Lee, " "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," and ''When Johnny Comes Marching Home. " The accompanists for the Marluts were David Jacobs and John Hardman, duo-pianists; trumpeter, Timothy Voss; and drummer, Dennis Schultz. Also featured was Dan Hennig, baritone soloist in "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."

The band, under its new director, Mr. Roy Zimmermann, offered five selections: the "Music Club March" by Mesang, "Tocatta for Band" by Erickson, "Triumphal March" from "Quo Vadis" by Rozsa and Leidzen, and two concert marches by Cacavas, "The Gallant Boulevardier" and "Brass Aflame."

The hard work of all groups was crowned with success, as was demonstrated by the reaction of an appreciative audience.

Colleg e Poets Honored

ALONE The sun has set And darkness all around has fallen.

Alone, Except for this eternal sea of night encompassed by the cold, Except for the shimmering, shivering snow glistening in the light of the crescent moon and surrounded by an ocean of stars, Alone Save for the protecting and guiding hand of God.

VERNA

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There is no other that I love You are my one gift from above Along the narrow path we 're led May you and I some day be wed

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No evening strolls or moonlight

A tremendously impressive drama, the Luther Lite r a r y League's major production of the year has been chosen . The drama is entitled "All My Sons" by Arthur Miller. It received the Drama Critics' Award for the best new American play of the season in 1947. The play which was produced on Broadway has a cast of five men, four women, and one boy.

The directress of the production is Miss Frances B. Krook, veteran directress of plays at DMLC .

Assistant director is Tutor Rollin Westendorf of the DMLC faculty. Student directors are Elaine Tullberg and Ronald Zahn. The cast will be chosen soon.

December

The future looks so very dark parks I think my life shall fade away Until that bright September Day

At the seminary, his duties will include teaching liturgics, history of church music, church history, and directing the seminary choir.

During his s t a y h e r e, he wrote and published a school musi c course which every DMLC student finds on his schedule one semester during his second year.

Professor Albrecht has also edited and published the DMLC Series for Mixed Choir.

If this is love I shall not say I've never had it 'fore this day Those letters are my living blood Just like the morning dew, the flower buds

The November business meeting of the Luther Literary League was held on November 20, 1961.

Business centered mainly around the upcoming production, "All My Sons" by Arthur Miller.

This year's first issue of The Forensic, a publication by and for the Lu the r L i t e r a r y League, was distributed. The feature article And Secure the Blessings of Liberty was presented by Ronald Zahn, the author.

A lively discussion followed the presentation. Also included in the publication was a book review of William J. Lederer's A Nation of Sheep by Ronald Klug, the editor of the publication.

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SAM SEZ

prejudices and hatreds passed on from team to team.

We are always told to read This hatred has been transc 1 ass i cs to acquire literary ferred to the spectators, ~c;> that tastes, enjoy works of great mas- they no longer regard football as Thanksgiving Day will soon be ters, and learn fine expressions. a means of relaxing and being rehere again. Though not as com- But many young people in Japan lieved of the pressures of everymercialized as Christmas, we say that they are more attracted day life. Instead they have been, note that super market ads feature by modern popular fiction, which caught up in the grim ~truggle, plump turkeys; pilgrims and horns is easier to read and more inter- so that being a spectator is anyof plenty adorn grade-school win- esting than are the classics. thing but enjoyable.

Who or what is responsible It is true that classics do not dows; homemaker's magazines picture Thanksgiving dinners in appeal to general readers. The for this attitud-e ? Where do these Frequently mouth-watering, realistic colors; classic work of all nations has hatreds originate? and students begin to think about been highly admired by a com- the fault lies with the coaches. havingthe day off and perhaps go- paratively few persons. It is due Pressure put upon them as well ing home for the traditional family to the constant efforts of those as their desire to win drives few that classics have been pre- them to use methods of propadinner.

We .all know that, as Christians, served and kept in such an exalt- ganda which instill in the players an intense hatred of the opposing we have many things for which to ed position.

"If you differ with a classic, team. At first, it may be directbe thankful. Yet we are Ii ving in the world--and it is a cold, cyni- it is you who are wrong, and not ed toward one particular team; cal world which seems to express the book. If you differ with a but eventually it spreads until modern work you may be wrong each game takes on the proporvery little thanks.

We switch on the radio and hear or may be right, but no judge is tions of a major war.

The solution to this problem of atomic testing and its subse- authoritative enough to decide," should be quite easy to carry -out. quent dangers, of political unrest writes Arnold Bennett.

Old classics and the master- The sports programs of colleges and revolt. Our newspapers are filled with disasters , famines , pieces of the past always have a are regulated by a large organicrime, and fear of war. Closer charm even for modern readers. zation such as the N. C. A. A. So, to home, we see evidence of re- I have been in the habit of read- likewise the coaches should beligious and moral degeneration , ing old masterpieces which I read long to a smaller, more regional; corruption in politics, unhappiness years ago. There is no doubt organization, to help them become Then they about the greatness of all such better acquainted. and despair.

The whole world seems to sneer works, and they deserve many will regard football as a contest at us and say, ''What do you really repeated readings. As I take up between friendly rivals, an,d not a have to be thankful for ? " And such books after the lapse of a battle against a hated E)nemy. since the world around us influen- few years, there comes to my When the attitude of the coaches ces us more than it should, we mind faint but pleasant memories is improved, the players will also find ourselves thinking along the of the impressions they made on feel that, win or lose, football is same cynical lines. It is easy for me before. It is particularly in- worth playing for its recreational us to complain , to become dis- teresting to note as one gets old- values. couraged, to find faults. It is un- er that he receives greater pleassophisticated to be a "cock-eyed ure from reading such books than

by Connie Luetzow optimist. " While it is true that he did in his younger days. The the world is full of vice and pain, repeat reader often finds _points it is just as true that "He maketh which were almost overlooked His sun to shine on the evil and on when those books were read for the good, and sendeth rain on the the first time.

Eager little Fuchs, just and the unjust. " How often we This experience has made me Trying hard to learn. take the sunshine for granted and resolve to read many of the old Neecln't learn the fire drill, walk around with gloom on our classics again as often as pos-.

'Cuz they're too green to burn. faces, and how often we complain sible. The value of good books that stood the criticism of many when it rains.

While it would not be possible to centuries lies in possessing the go through life with a perpetual merit to please and benefit the grin on our faces, we should be readers of all times. realistic enough to see the many Yet it should be remembered things we do have for which to be that to read classics profitably requires a strong desire to study thankful. literature and a devotion to intensive reading. Classics are RALLY 'ROUND not a thing to be read for just passing away leisure time.

THE RAMS One must make a serious study of classics. By so doing, I suppose as you read this you one will gain literary taste. A will say, "It's the same old thing study of literature will intensify we hear year after year. " I ad- one's capacity for ple<!,.SUre, symmit it probably is, but before you pathy and comprehension. cast it aside do me the honor of reading all of it because if I must Out For Blood say so myself, I'm pretty good at College football is becoming a re -phrasing something you've grudge match . The traditional heard or read before.

The basketball season is again purpose of the sport--to provide Dear and Gentle Reader: The first step in publicity is here and the seasonal outlook enjoyment and recreation for the seems to be brighter than usual. spectators and athletes is being that you gain the attention of the Then why not show that DMLC buried in the grim business of audience.

At least that is what they told school spirit and back our team ? beating the enemy.

To the athlete, instead of pro- me when they put this outfit on Those boys are giving their "all" on the court. Isn't it then a fair viding an outlet for emotional and me. Now for my routine: "U-raw raw exchange to give your "all" in physical energies , football has Yea, team, yea, supporting them? Let's be at become a big hate campaign, terGo to a basketthose pep fests and give our team minating in a bloody battle. AthBall game today." the support they need! Let's fill letes no longer enjoy the game as Thank you. Thank you. the auditorium for our games and a test of their energy, strategy, Sincerely, give our team support such as and ability to operate as a team, The Old Philosopher they've never had before. but labor under the pressure of

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December 1961 BASKETBALL GAMES COMING

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Mayer (HS) St. Paul Bible College Comfrey (HS) Owatonna Pillsbury Edgerton (HS) Austin JC Sleepy Eye (HS) Bethany JC Bethany (HS)

There There There There Here There Here There There

ALSO REMEMBER -- the two Christmas Concerts on December 18 and U~, at 8:00 p. m.

The !lMLC, Mel!ll!lenger is oubl,~ehed during the monthl!l of October, Nove!Jlber, December, February, March, A~ril, May, and June. The eubacrip·tion nrice ia one dollar and fifty cents ner annum. Single 9opies are twenty cente, We requeet payment in a.civ13-nce. The Meesenp;er is continu~d after the time that the eubl!lcription has exo ired, unless we a.re notified to disc9ntinue, and all arrears a.re pa.id, All businel!le cornmunica.tionl!l ehou l d be a.ddresl!led to the BueineBe l~na.ger. Oontributione a.re requeeteci frorn all alumni, undergraduates, a.nci friends, The aim of t he Messenger is to of fer suc h materials as will be beneficial ae well as interesting to our readers, to kee o the alumni in a closer contact with the college, and to foeter sc hool e~irit.

Editor. . . . . • . Rolland Menk Assistant Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . Pauline Rupprecht .• • . • • . . • . Elizabeth Brown Business Manager . . . . . . • • . • . • . . . . . . Ardis Rodewald News Editor. . . , .Yvonne Smith Assistants. . Elizabeth Brown . Miriam Kietzer . . • . . . • . . . Jon Kietzer . • • . . . . . . Mary Deglow High School Reporter . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . .Ellen Christman Feature Editor. . . Eunice Schulz Assistants. . . . . Mary Funk Lucille Seifert Barbara Weyland .Diane Miller . . Susan Stelzer . . . • Osamu Shoji Art Editor. . . . . . Judy Kirwan Assistants. . . . Casey Bauer . • . . . . • . . . John Trapp Sports Editor. . . . . Mary Funk Alumni Editor . . . Dorothy Vogel Photography. . . . . . Mel Koss Circulation Manager . .Karen Dahl Assistants. . . • Kathie Stern . . • . . . • . Dani.el Southard Typists. . . . . . • Kathy Stelse Pauline Rupprecht . LeRoy Robbert . . • . . Kathie Stern • • • . . Arlene Fandrey . • Reu Ellyn Becker • Connie Luetzow Karlyn Gorsalitz .• Charlotte Wacker . . Pat Allerheiligen . . Eunice Schulz

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Class News College After our mid-semester intermission in studies, most of us new collegiates find ourselves somewhat adapted to college work.

The unfamiliar term papers, of which we are to see so much more in the future, have been keeping most of us quite busy.

But all work and no play is certainly not the case. The pizza 'party on October 19 and our abbreviated college Halloween party on November 1 were welcome interruptions.

We wish to extend our con gratulations to the following classmates on becoming cheerleaders: Sharon Huebner, Joyce Nischke, and Sandra Toepel.

Many of us high school veterans were lost in reminiscence when we had opportunities to visit with former classmates now attending other schools. We hope they will find more time to visit the campus in the future.

On November 14 and 15 the bloodmobile was in New Ulm" Many members of our class seem to blame their inability to study, to do strenuous exercises in gym, and to stay awake in classes on their dehydrated state. For instance, Gary Peterson fainted in the lunch line.

The high school homecoming left us all feeling rather excluded from the sports life on campus.

We are all eag-er to see what various members of our class can contribute to the college basketball team.

College II Our heartiest congratulations to Poochie's Puppies who won the college intramural softball championship. They were undefeated, winning 8 games. The coach for the Puppies was Carole Danner. The team members were Elizabeth Albrecht-ss, Sharon Biesmann-rf, Mary Lou Braun-c, Carolyn Buch-2b, Mary Deglow-lb, Karen Emmet-3b, Pat Fischer-p, Sharon Geiman-If, Nancy Kind-d, and Kathy Krause -ss.

It seems that someone has found a dog collar. Does anyone know of a little "pooch" who has lost one?

The college sophomores' fall activity was a beatnik-pizza party. They outdid themselves in costumes. The food was delicious. Entertainment was fantastic. Everyone was a real 'cat.'

After November weekend all college sophomores had to face up to the fact that term papers for English were due in two weeks so they had better pick a topic .

It makes one wonder who's going to type up all these term papen; at the last minute?

Colle.g e rll College Juniors are beginning the practical application of their studies at DMLC. Several lesson plans have been made for two classes,Language Arts and Teaching Arithmetic. A few of the students have had experience in teaching their lesson plans.

Perhaps you have noticed that the red head among our class is temporarily missing? Marcy Hoefer, the first of our ranks to go to practice school, is teaching fifth and sixth grades.

At a recent class meeting, it was decided that we will hold several impromptu parties throughout the year. These will be held whenever the class is in the mood for a party. ¡ Girls' intramural basketball games have begun. Enough girls have signed up to warrant two teams for our class.

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ALUMNI

December 1961

NEWS

Weddings: Edna Otto, '58, to Lyle Schallow, June 25.

The S'challow's are living in Arlington, Minnesota.

Elaine Heier, '61, to Rev. Edgar Gieschen, June 25. The Rev. and Mrs. Gieschen live in Akaska, South Dakota.

Carol Alten, '59, to Dale Siewert, July 29 in Stevensville, Michigan.

Eulora Kehl, '58, to Ronald Erickson, July 2 in Neenah, Wisconsin.

Nancy Morse, '59, to Kenneth Mehnert, August 20. The Mehnert's are making their home in Bay City, Michigan.

Janet Mergel, es '62, to William Radue, July 15 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Richard Sonntag, '61, to Dorothy Russel, ex '62, June 11 in Detroit, Michigan.

Fred~rick Mahnke, '57, to Naomi College IV We, the people of the Fourth Kuske, H. S. '56, August 6 in College class, have instituted a Waupaca, Wisconsin. Mr. and new type of demo era cy. Girls Mrs. Mahnke teach at Emmanual holding the doors open for the Evangelical Lutheran School, St. men. Our heated discussion about Paul, Minnesota. women's rights, instigated by Owen Dorn, has carried into other Elmer Wohlers, '61, to Clarice classes. Now Professor Klatt has Sorgatz, H. S. '57, July 15. sided with the men. None of the men seem to think any equality Joyce Schulz, ex '62, to Larry Rouce, June 18 in Elkhorn, Wisexists.

Many of our under-graduates consin. Mr. and Mrs. Rouce are beginning to wonder whether live in Burlington, Wisconsin, all students must neces sar ily where Mrs. Rouce teaches. reach their second childhood before they are allowed to graduate . Marilyn Dankers, H. S. '58, to We find them laughing --or, at Nick Luhman, August 5 in Goodleast, snick er ing under their hue, Minnesota. breath --when we practice oral reading. A higher level of matur- Avis Sieg, '60, to Richard Hanson ity is needed to hear a story in such July 29 in Monticello, Minnesota: "jabber wocky" as "'Twas brillig and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe." Professor Births: Schulz told us so.

But some of us, or all of us , A daughter, Ann Elizabeth, born swamped with anywhere from five May 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn to seven weeks of make-up work, Barnes, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. really do wish that Wee Willie Winkie would send us to bed at eight A daughter, Nancy Ann, to Mr. o'clock. and Mrs. Earl Paulsen (Linda Three of our classmates were Guggisberg, H. S. '57}, Novemelated when Prof es sor Schulz ber 8. announced that he was asking three women to lecture on choral read- A son, John Michael, born July ing. It was somewhat of a disap- 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence pointment to find that their discus- Steuck (Ruth Radant, H. S. '54), sion was not postponed!

St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

A Column For Your Thoughts Because we felt our instructor1? would be keenly aware of the situation in the world today, we thought that it would be interesting to find out what a few of them intend to do about fallout shelters in lieu of an atomic war .

Prof. Heiderich: If it comes to that, I will use my baserrent.

I'm worried about the situation, but I haven't enough money to build one.

Prof. Trapp: I think that since the government provides us with the bombs, they should also provide each area with a fallout shelter. But if the government would say I had to build one I would do so.

Prof. Sitz: No, I don't intend to build a fallout shelter. I have given it thought, but I feel that all the talk about them is only propaganda. Besides, a piddling fallout shelter probably wouldn't do the trick anyway.

Miss Krook: No-no ready cash to build. I have my bills to pay.

Prof. Schweppe: No! What for?

Even the scientists haven't agreed on fallout shelters.

Prof. Palmback: I? No, because I don't own any property.

Prof. Hartwig: I hadn't thought of it! I haven't got a good reason I could give you, If required, I would do it.

Prof. Birkholtz: I? No . I am not thoroughly convinced that you 're going to be any safer on the inside than on the outside.

IMAGINATION

Do you remember the last time you used your imagination? Probably not, but think about it for just a moment. Isn't it true that only too often we regulate imagination to the level of childish daydreams of feudal castles and white chargers ? I don't believe that most of us realize how much of our thinking is based upon imagination or concepts gained through imagination.

Imagination, as it comes to us from the Greek, literally means to fashion or to create, that is to bring forth out of nothing. Imagination need not be thought of as a purely fanciful mental diversion.

Unconsciously we constantlymake Continued on Page 4

A son, Craig, born August 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Biorn (Barbara Luhman, H. S. '58), Rochester, Minnesota.

A daughter, Ellen Marie, born to the Rev. and Mrs , Paul Eickman (Kathy Cuppan, '58) March 23 at Crete, Illinois. ¡

If all college students who slept

in class were placed end to end they'd be more comfortable.

I just made my husband's old toga into a muu-muu.

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continued from Page 3 Continned from Page 1 use of our imagining powers in much more concrete areas. ConMuch time each day is spent sider the fields of invention and in rehearsing. As Jean Favre, research. While these fields are production manager of the Singbased upon clear thinking and ob- ers said when interviewed, "To servation of results, the initial have a good group you must work step of their investigation invar- them hard." iably lead them to the question: The personnel of the group has What would the result be if. .... ? changed since the beginning of the Even before this question can be organization in 19 59 and still brought, there must be some ink- changes from time to time; but ling of the end result. This can because each of the singers is a be accomplished only in the realm professional muscian, the quality of imagination. of the Belafonte Folk Singers Imagination also plays into our always remains at top level. It life as a Christian. Certainly it is interesting to note that the can never be said that our teach- majority of the Singers are gradi:lgs and doctrines are based on . uates of outstanding colleges and imagination, but to understand universities includingDuke Univerthe parallelisms and descriptive sity and Juiliard School of Music. passages and terms of the Bible The drummer, Michael Alexander, we often must resort to imagin- has a degree in chemistry from ation. Take for example, the the University of Trinidad. phrase, heavenly Father. Althmgh This tour of "one nighters" human language is a very feeble started October 1 and will end means of expressing the truths of December 17. From New Ulm c t· d f C they moved eastward, spending on mue rom O1umn 1 Thanksgiving in Canada.

They will finish the tour in New York.

The Singers rest for the holidays.

Then? Nothing definite has been Students Plan planned, but continued success C h ristmas Decorations is quite obvious · because of their As the Christmas season past experience before thrilled nears, we again find the students' audiences. thoughts and activities involved in beautifying our campus -for the holidays. The theme chosen for this year is "Oh Come, Let Us Adore Him." The freshmen, as 1 usual, will take care of the outdoor decorations. The sophomores will decorate the halls of the administration building, and the juniors will decorate the auditorium in which the Christmas concerts will take place. The freshmen, so far, report that planning is still in the hands of committees, with not too many details released. They plan to make one new addition: they will place decorations behind the new music hall overlooking the city.

The sophomores have scheduled an organization meeting for next Monday. The juniors are already fairly well organized. A central planning committee has divided the entire class into smaller work groups and they will begin work in the very near future on the Enjoy Halloween Party parts of the auditorium decorc1.tions that do not require greens.

ShoP~ inct Ua ys

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Continued from Column 1 the Bible, God has used it to wonde rful advantages. He called the First Person of the godhead Father. By the use of this common term our imagination is immediately led to compare the loving concern of our earthly father to what must be the poundless love of our heavenly Father. Only in our imagination can we fathom God's great love.

Although imagination is often little recogl}ized as an important factor in world affairs, its influence is tremendous. From the first stir of ambition to our last breath, our lives are to a great extent governed by imagination.

(Imagine the world without imagination! )

by Norma Panning

TAKE

OPENER

The DMLC college basketball team and its coach Jerry Waters played the first game of the season Saturday night, November 25, against Pillsbury Bible College of Owatonna. It was a scrappy game marked by frequent floor mistakes typical of the season's first game. Though both teams made frequent mental and physical errors, Luther's hustle and aggressiveness made up for many of their mistakes and enabled them to emerge as victor.

Pillsbury, led by Max Foster, jumped to an early lead but Luther fought back so that by halftime they led 33-25. During the second half of the game, Pillsbury continually threatened Luther's lead and moved within 2 points, 51-49, with only 3 minutes to play. At this point Pillsbury lost 2 of its players due to fouls. Clutch baskets and free throws by Luther widened the margin so that the final score was 59-49.

Gordon Kruse led the team with 14 points, in his first college game, followed by Dan Schmeling with 11, Ken Nolte and Lyle Schneider with 10 each.

Max Foster of Pi 11 s bury was the game's high scorerwitn 16points.

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College Students The College had its Halloween party in Centennial gymnasium on the evening of November 1. Because the majority of students requested it, the party was somewhat shortened and began at 9 :15 p. m. Lunch was served first and then the entertainment was presented while everyone ate. The program included several numbers by the sophomore girls' sextet, a monolo~e by Linda Berg, and some charades, directed by Bob Kugler and performed by a group of freshmen. Dale Markgraf was the master of ceremonies. Although costumes were not required for the party, many students came in excellent disguises. On the basis of many favorable reports, it can be assumed that the party was a success.

Alwin Electric Backer's Pharmacy H. Baumann Agency Beck's Jewelry Brown's Music Store Citizen's State Bank of New Ulm Dairy Bar Dakotah Hotel Eibner and Son Eichten' s Shoe Store Ernest Eyrich, Plumbinf! 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 & Co. Dr. M. Kaiser Kemske Paper Co. Kaiserhoff Dr. George F. Kuehner Lang's Master Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Madsen's Super Valu Meidl Music Store Meyer Studio Mode O'Day Muesing' s Drug Store Dr. Wm. Muesing New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Greenhouses New Ulm Gro_cery Co.

New Ulm Hobby & Gift Shop New Ulm Theater Ochs Brick and Tile Co., Springfield Oswald's New Ulm Laundry Patrick's Jewelers J. C. Penney Co. Pinks Polta Drugs Raftis Dep't. Store Reim and Church Jewelers Reliable Drugs Retzlaff Motors Retzlaff' s - Our Own Hardware Riteway Cleaners Rose Cafe, Take-Out Pizza Scheible Plumbing & Heating Schnobrich' s City Meat Market L. E. Schwartz, D. D. S. -Dr. A. V. SeHert Shake Cleaners Henry N. Sornsen, Jr., Attorney at Law · Spelbrink' s Clothing Ernest T. Sperling, Watch and Clock Repair Sportsman Grill .

Sportsman Shop State Bank of New Ulm Dr. E. L. Tyler Ulrich Electric Dr. H. Vogel Vogelpohl's Leatr.er Goods Dr. Wm. J. VonBank Weneeda Bakery Wilfahrt Bros. Hardwa.re F. W. Woolworth Co.

MESSENGER Vol. LU

No. 4

DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE

t?lz'tl~tma~ Wltlz ~~~ The ?.nnual Ltterciry League Christmas party was helcl Decem ber 11. The festiviti.P.8 began at 8 o'clock in the evenin~ iTJtheaud itorium, where entertail'lment was provided. Theprogramhegan with the reading of the Christ~cls Story from St. Luke by Dan Henn~g.

Christmas carols were sung with Beverly Grimm accompanying on the piano. The College II girls' sextet than sang "Adoration of the Magi. " Following the sextet's first selection was a one act play, "An Episode Near Bethlehem." The c ast included Kathy Stelse, Eunice Schulz, Nelson Zimmerman, John Trapp, and Torn Schulz. Next on the program was a piano duet, "Christmas Echoes, " by Pauline Ruppre.cht and Beverly Grimm .

Ricky Garcia presented Christmas in Mexico. "Eloise at Christmastime" was the title of the reading given by Judy Bohlrnc1nn. The pro-gram concluJed with i:he E:ollege II girls' sextet singing "The Christ -mas Song" anc. "Twas the Night Before Christmas. " Following the entntainment, Literary League members and their guests, the faculty, proceeded over to the dining hcill where they were served a delicious lunch.

The evening was very enjoyable much to the satisfaction of all.

NEW ULM, MINNESOTA

December 1961

Choir I Makes TV Appearance December 15 marked an important event for Professor Albrecht and the members of College Choir I. On that evening the choir was privileged to appear on KEYC-TV, of Mankato, singing a group of selections from the concert.

The numbers which the choir sang were: "Stille Nacht, " our traditional concert processional; "Hail to the Lord's Annointed"; the "Sanctus" from Bach's "Mass in B Minor"; "Beside Thy Manger Here I stand," a Bach chorale; "Still, Still, Still," a traditional Austrian carol; an early American carol, "A Virgin Unspotted by Prophet Foretold"; the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah"; and "Zu Bethelhem Geboren, !' the number used this year as the concert recessional.

The piano accompanists included Miss Bethel Kell of the music faculty for the "Hallelujah Chorus," and students Beverly Grimm and Gwen Muenkel for the "Sanctus."

The half-hour program was sponsored by the Farmers and Merchants' State Bank of New Ulm.

DOZENS OF COOKIES During the past month the de~i cious aroma of Christmas cookies baking has been flowing from the Hahnke's kitchen as Mrs. Hahnke prepares for the annual Men's dorm Christmas party.

Each year about a week or two before Thanksgiving Mrs. Hahnke starts baking the more than a thousand cookies which come in a variety of sizes, shapes and fla'vors. Ham sandwiches, fruit cakes, punch, and relishes are also on the menu.

The Men's dorm Christma$ party was held on December 15 in the dorm gym at 7 o'clock with the regular evening chapel service.

The rest of the evening was spent singing Christmas carols, exchanging gifts, and eating lunch.

The majority of the dorm parties were held Friday, December 12. The Centennial party was held in the Centennial gym. As usual all the town girls were invited to attend.

The college freshmen were in charge of entertainment; the sophomores, food; and the high school seniors, decoration of the gym. Misses Emmett, Kell, and Krook were invited as guests.

Instead of exchanging gifts, the girls will send a gift of money to an appropriate place.

Old Main girls had entertainment and exchanged gifts. They invited Misses Timm, Vornholt, and Schnitker. At Hillcrest the guests were Schultzes and Stillwells.

Cantettes Organiz e d The girls at West Hall had a grab bag for their gift exchange.

Everyone took part in the enterThis year a new singing group tainment. Guests were Mr. and was organized in the high school Mrs. Hopman and Mr. and Mrs. department. The Cantettes are Zickler. composed of all the junior and Mrs. Stoll treated the girls at senior girls who wished to sing as that dormitory with a Christmas a group. Their directress is Jandinner on December 14. The girls ice Weishan. Their first appear· also had a small party on the 18th ance was caroling on Thursday, after the concert to exchange gifts. December 16.

The girls at Bode were also treated to a Christmas feast on December 7.

Tietz's girls had a small party with a few close friends. They exchanged gifts and had refreshments .

The annual Christmas concerts will be held Monday and Tuesday evenings, December 18 and 19, at 8 :00 p. m. Four choirs will be taking part, College Choir I under the direction of Professor Martin Albrecht, College Choir II under the direction of Professor 0. W. Stelljes, and High School Choirs I and II, both under the direction of Mr. Chris Koch. There has been one change from the traditional. The entire Christmas story will not be narrated by one student this year. Professor D. Brick and the High School Choir II will give the story of the shepherds.

The program is as follows: Pre-service organ music. . . . . . . . . . . Miss Karen Emmett Processional: Silent Night. . . . . . (descant by Emil D. Backer) Combined Choirs: Hail to the Lord's Annointed . . . . • Schroeter High School Choir II: Fanfare for Christmas . . . . . Martin Shaw And There Were in the Same Country Shepherds. . Fritz Reuter (Professor D. Brick, alto solo group, chorus narration, and chorus. Organist: Miss Emmett) High School Choir I: How Unto Bethlehem. . . Arr, Parker-Shaw From Heaven Above, Ye Angels All . . . . . . . . . . H. Spitta (Instrumental ensemble: Violins: Professor D. Brick, Eunice Hagedorn;Cello: Boyd Krueger; Flutes: ErmaHamann, Eunice Schulz; Bassoon: Janet Griebling; Piano: Janice Weishan) Ar Babe is Born . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Bouman High School Choir II and Congregation: All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Chorale Concertato) . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Bunjes (Trumpeters: Timothy Voss, Constance Luetzow; Organist: Miss Bethel Kell) Congregation: All Praise to Thee, Eternal God . . . . . . . . . . .

(Organ: Dorma Witt) College Choir II: 0 Lord, We Welcome Thee . . . Arr. J. S. Bach To Thee My Heart I Offer. . . . . . Ralph Schutz A Virgin Most Pure. . . . • .

Arr. Carl Halter (Piano: Florence Schmidt) Over Bethlehem's Town. . . . . . . . . . . Carl Mueller (Soloists: Phyllis Schwantes and Charlotte Wacker) Of the Father's Love Begotten. . . . . . . . . . . S. D. Wolff (Organist: Donna J. Hartwig; Piano: Florence Schmidt) Lord, Now Lettest Thou Thy Servant Depart in Peace . . . . . .

Gustav .Kittan Address: Professor C. L. Schweppe (Second night) Congregation: Now Sing We, Now Rejoice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(Organ: Judith Koepsell) College Choir I: Cantata: 0 Beloved Shepherds. .Hammerschmidt (Clarinets: Ruth Albrecht, Linda Berg; Bassoon: Janet Griebling; Organ: Mildred Horman) Still, Still, Still. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arr. Rodgers A Virgin Unspotted By Prophet Foretold. . . . . Billings Sanctus (From the Mass in B Minor) . •. . . . • . J. S. Bach (Organ: Ruth Backer; Piano: Beverly Grimm and Gwen Muenkel; Tympani: Miss Ruth Vornholt} Congregation: Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men . . . . . . . .

(Organ: Winfred Vatthauer)· Combined Choirs: Hallelujah Chorus . . . . . . . . •• . . Handel (Organ: Miss Bethel Kell; Tympani: Miss Vornholt} College Choir I: Beside Thy Manger Here I Stand . . . J. S. Bach Recessional: Zu Bethlehem Geboren

rrHERE WE COM.E A-CAROLLING" The Marluts, under the direc- ·the Aeolians returned to the dintion of Rolland Menk, caroled ing hall where they and the Marthroughout the campus, stopping luts were served a delicious lunch, at the dormitories and the pro- which was very much appreciated. fessors' homes bright and early They ended the evening by singing on Tuesday morning, the 19th of carols.

December. Karen Emmett, dirOn Sunday evening, December ectress of the Aeolians, split her 10, the Marluts presented a short, group into sections. They visited informal concert for the Men's the Union hospital, Highland Man- Club of Immanuel Lutheran Church or, Loretto Hospitai, and var- at Gibbon. The program included ious homes throughout the city on some selections from the first December 1 7, Sunday night.

Marlut concert plus some ChristAfter caroling Sunday night, mas numbers.

DMLC M.e ssenger

December 1961

happy because · we're happy and

WHAT,S AN AMERICAN at peace because we're all togethero CHRISTMAS?

Singing is a natural way of express ing our thoughts and emoti•Jns . It is a special gift which Gud has given to us and which we •::; hould therefore use in His ser" ice . As with the other gifts bes towed on us by our Creator, this gift of s ong should not be misused fur sinful, empty purposes. But all our singing should finally red,)und to the glory of God , We must particularly remember this when we are singing praises to the Lord.

Whether we sing individually, in a congregation, church choir, or here in our school choirs, we must remember that we are also praying. Therefore we dare not sing these words of prayer mechanically and thoughtlessly lest God disregard them and om· praises of Him become but a mockery. Christ Himself warns us 'When ye pray, us e not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. " (Matt. 6:5) Let us examine ourselves in this respect. How much thought do we give to the beautiful words of our liturgy as we sing them every Sunday? It is very easy to let this become a meaningless habit. If we remember that the words were chosen with care , and if we sing them meaningfully, they will add much more beauty and sincerity to our worship , Singing hymns in church and chapel services is also often merely thoughtless mouthing. Some of us sing these hymns lustily and even beautifully, but isn't it true that all too often this is due to our enjoyment of the melody and music and has little to do with the words which we are singing? Our Lord is, first of all, interested in what comes from our hearts. And He certainly is very much pleased when we pray, praise, and give thanks in "psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in (our) heart(s) to the Lord." (Eph. 5:19) Here at school in our choirs we are no doubt sometimes guilty of the same negligence. We concentrate s9 much on making our singing for concerts beautiful and harmonious that we forget the main purpose of our singing: to glorify God. Our performance is to move our hearers to worship and praise God with us. Certainly the beauty and correctness of our singing is very effective here , But we must remember that if we want to sing to the heart, we must srng from the heart.

Now during the Christmas season we do more singing than usual.

And it is right that we should do so. Our hearts are so full of joy because of the birth of our Savior that we are moved to express this joy in many Christmas carols and songs. However, we must not forget that only if we sing from the heart, does our singing re- . flect true love for God and true

In years to come that question What i$ an American Christ- will always remain with me , mas? I was asked that question What's an American Christmas? many times this past summer I know now that although Ameriwhen I visited Germany. We ca's Christmas customs are often compared the different taken from many other lands, a areas of our cultures, but when- tl·ul; A '.·~crican Christmas is a ever this question arose, I had to Christmas that suits each indi vistop a while to think of a typical- dual American best. And my ly American Christmas.

American Christmas is the way I never did come up with a my Christmas is spent at home. satisfactory answer, either for myself or for my German friends, The Signific·ance Of because Christmas in America The Civil War Today means many different things to different people. To the busiWhat is the significance of the nessmen, for example, it means Civil War? If you ask the average a chance to capitalize on the sea- American, he would probably say son of gift-giving by beautifully that the freeing of the slaves was decorated store windows and most important. But was it? If catch tunes or slogans .

It the North had lost, would the slavmeans a chance to up the incom- ery issue seem so great? In my ing profit and to clear ~he shel- oprn10n, Lincoln summed it up ves for the New Year's inventory. beautifully in his Gettysburg AdTo the teacher, Christmas dress: "Now we are engaged in a means decorating the classroom, great civil war, testing whether making presents for Mothers, that nation, or any nation so conlearning the carols for the cei ved and so dedicated can long Christmas program, and, of endure." course, it means a restful, twoLincoln hit the nail on the head. week vacation, The Civil War was only one of a To Father it means an endless long series of battles in the great stream of bills--even for his own war between tyranny and freedom. gift. He groans at the thought of If the North had lost, far more addressing Christmas cards, than the freedom of the slaves mailing packages, picking out would have been affected. Free and trimming the family tree, men everywhere would have lost and the on-coming flood of · a great battle with the downfall of Christmas parties. the stronghold of c;lemocracy.

Mother greets Christmas Where would the free world be with her usual amount of taler- today if America had been brought ance. She frowns at the thought to its knees by the worst type of of th~ last-minute rush for gifts = warfare there is? "Just look, wrapping materials, and Christ- the United States was supposed to mas cards. But beneath her be a democracy. Would you like frown we know that she is smil- your country to come to an end ing, for 3he knows that Christ- like that?" - the despots would mas, though the busiest season, say. is the season for the family, for The North won, and later histhe reunions with friends and tory has proved that democracy · can work out .. This great examrelatives.

And then, d course, we can't ple of a country, once torn by forget the children. They look domestic strife, now having the for the candy, cookies, and com- highest standard of living in the pany that Christmas brings. world, all won by democracy, can Looking forward to the time when do much to persuade the neutral the gifts are all spread beneath nations of the world to draw closer the tree and only seconds remain to the West. True, the Soviet before they can be opened is a Union has made great scientific gains, but it did so at the expense time I can always remember.

But Christmas has its own of the luxuries, and even some of special meaning to me, a student the necessities, of the individual. away from home. It means being Continued on Page 4 at home with the rest of the family, helping , to prepare the dinner, the tree, and the house for Christmas. It's the joy of hearing the children's Christmas program on Christmas Eve and the fun of watching my younger brothers' and sisters v eyes shin.e as they finally open their gi.fts , It's the understanding with w.i1:ch I watch my parents watching us,

joy in the gift of His Son. Let us then sing often and sincerely during this Christmas, and may our feelings be those of Luther as he says: "My heart for very joy doth leap, My lips no more can silence keep; l, too, must sing with joyful tongue That sweetest ancient c rad 1 esong."

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JAPAN

MEXICO

Christmas in Japan is similar Christmas in Mexico is celeto Christmas in the United states brated almost the same way in in some respects, but for the most which it is celebrated in the United part, it is very different. During States. my stay in the United States and "LAS POSADAS" is a cere~ especially here in New Ulm, I monywhich tells of the journey of have noted some similarities. New Mary and Joseph to the town of Ulm merchants have decorated Bethlehem. "LAS POSADAS" are their stores and the city has hung plays which are acted nine days garlands and put up trees on the before Christmas in a small town streets. by 4 certain family which is chosen If you were to visit Japan, par- by the village every year. This ticular ly Tokyo and other large family acts out the journey of Mary cities, they would remind you of and Joseph. This story is divided American Christ mases . Many into nine parts apd is acted out shops decorate their windows with , over a period of nine nights. On Christmas trees, tinsel, colored each of these nine nights, the pealights and artificial snow. Christ- ple of the town come to this fammas carols can be heard in the lar- ily's house and attentively see ger stores. Salvation Army work- this play which lasts for a period ers stand at the street corners of an hour and a half to two hours. ringing their hand bells appealing Each night after the play is over, for gifts of money. Advertising all the children join in the breakmen dressed as Santa Claus go up ing of the PINATA which is an and down the streets carrying signs earthenware jar filled with small advertising Christmas sales and toys, candy, and fruit and nuts. parties . People crowd into the In the home, a NACIMIENTO, stores especially to the bargain which is a Nativity scene, is made counters, to buy Christmas gifts, with figurines representing the cards and almost anything you can Christ Child, Mary, and Joseph. think of.

At this Nativity scene on ChristIn Japan, as in America, it is mas Eve, the whole family is gathalso a time of exchanging gifts. erect around and talk about the Although every b o rt y exchanges birth. of Christ in Bethlehem of gifts, they are not called Christmas Judea. gifts. We call them "Oseibo" whDuring this time of festivities, ich means presents of the last year. the relatives of each family visit Teachers and employers receive one another and have a great feast many gifts from their pupils and which includes Enchiladas, Tamatheir employees. les, Tacos, and many other MexChristmas in Japan is also dif- ican foods. ferent from that in the United StaIn Mexico, Santa Claus is tes where it is a home festival. hardly mentioned, except in borThe members of the family gather der towns. Instead of a child sayat home to celebrate and observe ing, "What will Santa bring me the day. In Japan there is very for Christmas?" you will hear little celebration of Christmas in him ask, ''What is Baby Jesus gothe homes . There is no tree to be ing to bring me?" seen; there are no family gatherWhat will Christmas mean to ings. you this year? Will it mean a Christmas in Japan is different time of buying presents? Or will in another way. In the TJ'1ited States, it mean also that you will forget Christrnas is in honor of Christ that Christ came as a fulfillment as the Son of God and Savior of all of God's promise to man, the mankind. In Japan mostpeople do promise of sending His one and notknowthe Christ-Child as their only Son to be born, suffer, and Savior, the Son of God . They know finally die for the sin of all manHim only as one of the greatest kind. human beings that has ever lived Feliz Navidad but not as the King of kings, the

by Enrique M. Garcia Son of God. Though they respect Jesus for the many good things He _____________ has taught, they have not learned to look upon Him as one who has th e neighbor week" " during which saved the·m from their sins and one people make a special effort to do who promises them a home in hea- good to each 0th er · Every newsven. He is looked upon much as paper has articles portraying what people look upon Buddha. has been done and encouraging all Those Japanese who have become people to take part" The same is Christians and look upon Christ as done on radio and television. Howthe Son of God observe Christmas ever, I regret that there are many as much as Americans do. On people who regard Christmas only Christmas Evetheygather in their as a day for frivolous, all-night churches, which are decorated for dancing and drinking at parties. the occasion with green trees and gar lands. On Christmas Day they

by Osamu Shoji again go to church. Many churches have a Christ mas pro gram on ~ Christmas Day especially for the children. The people also bring gifts to church on this day. These gifts are then distributed to the or-~----...w~~il phanages . The entire week of Christmas is reserved as a "Help _ __,,,,,;;cz~-Jt:.

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December J~f61

GERMANY

A Column For Your Thoughts

"Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht," are indeed appropriate words with What do you like about Christmas? , which one may revive the memories of that first Christmas Eve. The blessed Christmas season Virginia Niedf eldt - I just love is anticipated with joy and expec- crowded Christmas shopping and tation in Germany as it is in every I like to watch other people put up land. Though preparations and decorations. ways of expressing one's joy vary· from family to family, the only Sharon Geiman - Gifts! real preparation is that which is found in the heart of the true Birdie Nollmeyer - The joy of Christian. getting ready for Christmas and One of the first signs of the going home to WASHINGTON. coming Weihnachten (Christmas) is seen in the Adventskrantz. Marie Eiteneier - We get out of (Advent wreath) This wreath, school for a couple of weeks. present in fl,lmost every German home, makes its first appearance Paul Willems - The work on the on the first Sunday of Advent. decorations will be all over with.

Made of evergreen, it is the center of attraction until Christmas Gary Nus sear - Walking downtown Eve. Though it may be decorated at night when it's snowing. gaily with bright ribbons its chief attractions are its four candles, Sanqy Sands - Of all the church's the number being determined by holidays, Christ is brought out to the four Sundays in the Advent the people of the world most at Season. As the family gathers Christmas. around this wreath to sing Advent and Christmas hymns the candles Ed Krause - The spirit of good may be lit successively as the feeling and friendliness. weeks of waiting are fulfilled.

When the last candle has been lit, Burt Fromke - I get out of history the eagerness for the Weihnachts- for two weeks. tag to arrive has reached its climax.

David Schoeneck- I like the merAnother pre-Christmas event ry time everybody has. is the appearance of St. Nick on the evening of December fifth to Eugene Baer - Going home and the young children. Although he visiting relatives. brings only small gifts consisting mainly of fruit and sweets, they Marcy Nolte - There's so much are nevertheless highly valued to do that I don't have to diet to since they separate the sheep lose weight. from the goats. A rod, to be used for the purpose of correction, is James Groth - We won't have to left the disobedient child; this is study Latin. to help him change his standing with St. Nick until Christmas ar- Lois Kalsow - I like Christmas rives. The traditional container cookies, good o 1 d - fas hi on e d into which St. Nick is to leave his Christmas trees, Christmas shopgoodies is to be a shoe placed un- ping, and Christmas carols around the Christmas tree and evder the bed of each child.

Although St. Nick and the Ad- erything about living at Christmas ventskrantz are important prep- time. arations, they are nothing compared to the joy present on Christ- Barb Vogt- Ilike to watch the exmas Eve. It is on this night that pression my little cousins have the Tannenbaum (Christmas tree) on their faces when they open is seen for the first time by the their gifts on Christmas Day. children. Generally, decorations are similar to the American type; Charlotte Wacker - I like the warm it is in the lighting that it differs. and friendly at mos p here that Have you ever seen a Christmas Christmas brings about. tree decorated with real candles?

Real candles add life to a tree.

The Weihnachten I remember As they flicker, they create light best took place soon after World and shadows. Electric lights are War II. Although Germany had dead in comparison. Star can- lost much of its lifeblood and dles, similar to the American wealth, it had not lost the greatsparklers, are also placed on the est gift of God, the knowledge that tree. To create a fresh, sweet He sent His only Son. Returning smell one of the branches is sin- from the Christmas Eve service ged with a candle of the tree. As that night, we hurried as quickly the family is gathered to sing as possible for we did not wish to carols, Santa Claus makes his miss Santa Claus. Mother left appearance at the home of every the room, telling us to be patient German child on Christmas Eve. in waiting for her return. We Presenting his gifts 4.uickly he were so excited that we were dare not linger lest his time run speechless. She returned, dresshort. Adults exchange gifts as sed as an angel and carrying a they do in America; be they poor little tree. Having set that down, or rich, men receive their gifts she again left the room, returning with joy.

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BASKETBALL

Continued from Page 2 The United States also has made great gains in science, but simultaneously it pushed the standard of Ii ving of the individual to the top. Russia may be first with the spectacular, but the United States is on top in solid work and personal advancement.

The true significance of the Civil War lies in the fact that it showed that democracy as a way of life can work out. History is full of examples of individuals and nations who felt that their military might could easily overthrow a democracy. Hitler, Kaiser Wilhelm, Mussolini, and the Japanese all thought that they could take on the world and come out on top.

However, when they tried to crush democracy, it gave a little, and then reoounded with fantastic force. The reason for this is clear. Democracy under pressure can, by the spontaneous effort of every individual, do far more than the rigidly controlled millions under tyranny. The love of freedom and the home is a far stronger motivation to win than greedy desire and the fear that people entertain for their dictator. As long as the free world does not take its freedom lightly, it will, in fact must, be able to meet any threat which the tyrannical rulers of the Communist Block might try to bring to bear on freedoJll.

By William Nolte

Northwesterm

Estherville For its second game of the season the Luther college basketball team went to Estherville, Iowa . . The Estherville Junior Cpllege team was not an exceptionally tall team, but they were an aggressive team and their deadly shooting proved to be our downfall .

Throughout the first half the Luther team frequently missed relatively easy shots, while the Estherville team connected consistently. The Estherville five did not have one outstanding scorer during that period, but the lead which they carried of 35-25 at half-tillle was the re~ult of team effort.

As the result of a halftime peptalk by coach Waters the team came out to the second half with renewed spirit and determination to win the game. Luther played inspired ball at times during the second half and though they came close at times to pulling even with the Estherville team, ~hey were unable to do so.

In the closing minutes of the game Luther put on a press to force Estherville into making errors but they were unable to capitalize on enough of these errors to win. The final score was Estherville 64 and Luther 60.

Dan Schmeling was the game's high scorer with 26 points. Larry · McBain of Estherville led a ball lance attack with 18 points.

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A salu: to those students who have supported · the team so well at t~e ba~ketball g~mes so far. It certaml.y 1s. appreciated, by the play~rs and ms~1res them to put for their best possible efforts• A word is necessary to those students who feel it nellessary to boo and jeer at basketball games.

It is neither a sportsmanlike nor Christian attitude and should be stopped. Remember we are Christ's representatives and should be examples unto others.

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On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Northwestern team of Minneapolis invaded the DMLC campus. This was much the same team that had rolled over Luther last year by a score of 107-110. This year, however, the team was waiting for them and was able to emerge the victory by a 90-81 score.

As in the first two games, Luther fell behind the opposing team in the opening minutes of the game.

However, Luther soon caught fire and overtook Northwestern at 18all. Luther walked off the floor at half time leading by 5 points at 4439.

During the second half the game became a little rougher as Northwestern fought to regain the lead.

Many fouls were called on both teams and two players from each team were forced to leave the game due to fouls.

In the final quarter coach Waters substi(uted freely in order to give the other players a chance to gain e)q)erience. Northwestern rallied at this point, however, and the first players were put back into the game to stem off the rally and claim the victory for Luther. The final score was 90-81.

Thisgameagainprovedthevalue of balanced scoring by a basket ball team. Five Luther players were scored in double figures with Schmeling leading with 19, followed

by Schnitker with 17, Lemke with 14, Jeseritz with 12, and Sch~eider with 10. Luther"s record at this point is two wins and one defeat, with. more victories to come if the caliber of ball played by the team continues to improve.

St. Paul Bible College The St. Paul Bible College basketball team invaded DMLC but fell before the Hill toppers by a score of 78-48 on December 2. The game was a very one-sided affair with Luther leading by more than thirty points at times. The invaders never once threatened the Hilltoppers .

Many floor mistakes were made

by Luther, but Luther compensated for these by having full control of the boards. Gorden Kruse lead in this department with 22 rebounds. , Kruse als o lead in the scoring department with 21 points followed by Schmeling with 17 and Schnitker and Jeseritz bagging 14.

erry Christmas -Fro,~ your Pa1rons

__~_ _ '---------- _::____ Continued from Page 3 again with a little sack. This time her eyes were filled with tears as she said softly "Children Santa Claus has been' very poo; this year, neither did he have time to stop. But do not forget God has not forgotten us, He has been very rich in giving us His ~on agai~ this night. " Then mother elected my eldest brother to be distributor of the gifts. Even though the gifts were small, consisting of a few necessities and goodies, I think we were the happiest children that evening. Our Vl hearts were warm even though our room was icy cold. In fact, there was a thin layer of white ~ frost on the wall, which, glisten!'- ~ ~ ing like a billion diamonds, por~ -....0 . _, trayed two truths. The ice could represent the coldness of man's ---.;s :S he~rt, w~ile th_e brilliance of the sh1mmermg white symbolized the s,.. richness of God's love.

-o "Peace on earth, good will to:S ward men" could in these war years, when there was only bitter hatred and fighting, mean only <O (Y7 ~ one thing, namely this, that peace (Y) can come only from within. The new-born Christ Child had again brought it to us. This was our joy; a joy that could not be taken from us.

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Alwin Electric Backer's Pharmacy H. Baumann Agency Beck's Jewelry Brown's Music Store Citizen's State Bank of New Ulm Dairy Bar Dakotah Hotel Eibner and Son Eichten' s Shoe Store Ernest Eyrich, Plumbinp.- and Heating Farmers and Merchants Bank Fesenmaier Harciware Forster's, Inc. Dr. G. J. Germann, Maker of Fine Glasses Green Clothiers Harolld' s Shoe Store Henle Drugs Herzog Publishing Co. Charles Janni & Co. Dr. M. Kaiser Kemske Paper Co. Kaiserhoff Dr. George F. Kuehner Lang's Master Barber Shop Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co, Madsen's Super Valu Meidl Music Store Meyer Studio Mode O'Day Muesing' s Drug Store Dr. Wm. Muesing New Ulm Brick and Tile Yards New Ulm Dairy New Ulm Greenhouses New Ulm Groc~ry Co.

New Ulm Hobby & Gift Shop New Ulm Theater Ochs Brick and Tile Co,, Springfield Oswald's New Ulm Laundry Patrick's Jewelers J. C. Penney Co. Pinks Polta Drugs Raftis Dep't. Store Reim and Church Jewelers Reliable Drugs Retzlaff Motors Retzlaff' s - Our Own Hardware Riteway Cleaners Rose Cafe, Take-Out Pizza Scheible Plumbing & Heating Schnobrich' s City Meat Market L. E. Schwartz, D. D, S. Dr. A. V. Seifert Shake Cleaners Henry N. Sornsen, Jr., Attorney at Law Spelbrink' s Clothing Ernest T. Sperling, Watch and Clock Repair Sportsman Grill Sportsman Shop State Bank of New Ulm Dr. E. L. Tyler Ulrich Electric Dr. H. Vogel Vogelpohl' s Leatl-.er Goods Dr. Wm. J. VonBank Weneeda Bakery Wilfahrt Bros. Hardwa.re F. W. Woolworth Co.

MEti!iENGEB Vol. LIi

No. 7

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M_A RTIN LUTHER COLLEGE

NEW ULM, MINNESOTA

June 1962

June Night Concert COLLEGE IV GRADUATES BLAUERT, Karl (wife), Columbus, Wis., Grade 5.

DORN, Owen, Cibique, Arizona, Grades 4-8.

EATON, John, Phoenix, Arizona, Grades 5-8.

FARSTAD, David, Mt. Terrace, Washington, Grades 1.. 8.

HELWIG, Donald, Milwaukee, St. Peter's.

KLUG, Ronald, Oconomowoc, Wis., Grades 5-8.

KUGLER, Robert, South Milwaukee, Mt. Zion, Grade 5.

LAGROW, George, Juneau, Wis., Grades 5-6.

MARGRAF, Dale, Brownsville, Wis. , Grades 5-8.

SCHULTZ, Roland, East Fork, Arizona, Grades 9-10.

VATTERHAUER, Winfred (wife), Belle Plain, Minn., Grades 4-6.

ZAHN, Ronald (wife), St. Paul, Minn., St. John's, Grades 5-6.

ALLERHEILIGEN, Patricia, Hadar, Nebr. , Grades Kindg-4.

BROCKHOFF, Ruth, Kewaunee, Wis., Grades 1-3.

DITTMAR, Carole, Flint, Mich., Grade ?

GEIGER, Caroline, Wayne, Mich. , Grades 3-4.

HASS, Betty, Lola Park, Mich., (Detroit), Grades 1-6.

HASS, Phyllis, Geneva, Neb., Grade ?

HAGEDORN, Eunice, St. James, Minn., Grades 5-8.

KAERCHER, Joann, Swan Creek, Mich., Grades 1-4.

KOEPSELL, Judith, Menomonie, Wis. , Grades Kindg-4.

PINGEL, Louise, Tomah, Wis., Grade 6.

SCHEWE, Violet, Grand Island, Neb. , Grades 5-8.

SCHMIDT, Florence, Bay City, Mich., Bethel, Grades 1-4.

SLATTERY, Joan, Brillion, Wis. Grades Kindg-2.

VOGEL, Dorothy, Norfolk, Neb., Grades 3-4.

WALTER, Mary, Eau Claire, Mich. , Grades Kindg- 4.

WITT, .Dorma, St. Louis Park, Minn., Grades 1-6.

COLLEGE III GRADUATES ALBRECHT, Ruth, Minneapolis, Minn. , Pilgrim, Grades 1-2.

BACKER, Ruth, DMLC. DIEHL, Shirley, Algoma, Wis. , Grades 3-4.

FLEGEL, Else, St. Philips, Milwaukee, Grades 1-2.

GAULKE, Patricia, East Fork, Arizona, Grades 3-4.

HARTWIG, Donna, Ann Arbor, Mich. , Grades 1-4.

HEMKER, Jeanette, Mission, South Dakota, Grades 1-8.

HEMKER, Mavis, East Fork, Arizona, Grades 2-3.

HERZOG, Betty, Milwaukee, Wis. , Siloah, Grades 1-3.

HOEFER, Marcella, Des Moine, Iowa, Grades 1-6 HOYORD, Judith, Sauk Village, Ill., Grades 1-5.

KAMRATH, Ruth, Green Bay, Wis., St. Paul's, Grades 1-2.

KIRWAN, Judith, Menomonie Falls, Wis., Grades 1-5.

KUEHN, Janet, Bay City, Mich. , Trinity, Grades 2-3.

LEVORSON, Ruth, Iron Ridge, Wis. , Grades 1-8.

Muriel, Neenah, MANTHEY, Wis. , Grades 5-8.

MELLON, Geraldine, Yakima, Washington, Grades Kindg-4.

PETROWSKY, Rita, Sparta, Wis. t Grades Kindg-2.

PRUESS, Carol, Fairfax, MiJV\., Grades 1-4.

PRUETZ, Lois, Lake Mills, Wis. , Grades 5-6.

RUPPRECHT, Pauline, Watertown, S. D., Grades 3-4.

SANDS, Sandra, Menasha, Wis., Bethel, Grades 2-3.

SCHROEDER, Lyndell, Boyd, Minn., Grades 1, 3, 5, 8.

SCOTT, Emmaline, Wood Lake, Minn., Grades 1-4.

SMITH, Yvonne, Milwaukee , Wis., St. Markus, Grades 1-2.

WITT, Janet,Fond dµ Lac, Wis., Redeemer, Grades 5-8.

COLLEGE II DANNER, Carole, Newville, Wis. , Grades 1-8.

DEGLOW, Mary, Eldorado, Wis., Grades 1-8.

GEIMAN, Sharon, Niles Center, Ill. , Grades 1-4.

MISCHKE, Verna, West Salem, Wis. , Grades Kindg-4.

NOLTE, Margaret, Wa\ilkesha, Wis. , Grades 1-8.

HUNKE, Janice, Mount Calvary, Wis., Grades 1-4.

ATTENTION ALUMNI The annual Alumni Banquet will be held Sunday afternoon, June 3, at 5:00 P. M. Tickets are to be picked up in the College Library at 4:00 P. M. or ordered in advance. The banquet will be held in the dining hall. All 1962 graduates are guests at the banquet and will be invited to join the Alumni Association.

The College IV class will also provide the entertainment.

Raymond Duehlmeier of Nicollet, the president of the Alumni Association will conduct the business meeting. All alumni and friends of DMLC are invited to attend this banquet. A section of seats will be reserved for those attending the concert in the evening.

The annual June Night Concert will be held this year on June 3, 1962, at 8 P. M. in the DMLC Auditorium. Traditionally this has been one of the highlights of the school year because it concludes the school year in a j\,lbilaijt man.p.er. The concert will begin with the College Choir I's singing a choral motet by J. S. Bach. This will be followed with secular numbers by all the choirs. During the time that the choirs are moving on and off stage, the band will play its selections.

The following are the numbers that will be sung on June Night: COLLEGE CHbIR I Jesus, Priceless Treasure J. S. Bach COLLEGE CHOIR II It's A Grantj Night For Singing The Cobbler's Jig Red Wing Seventy Six Trorpbones

Rogers and Hammerstein English Air (17th Century) Mills Willson

HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR Moon River Selections from 'West Side Story"

Mancini Bernstein

COLLEGE CHOIR I Serenade from "Student Prince" Romberg Stardust Carmichael Wanders(;!haft German Folk Song The Sound of Music Rogers and Hammerstein To conclude the concert, the choirs and the band will combine in a stirring presentation of J. S. Bach's "Now Thank We All Our God." Music Center Dedication The Music Center at DMLC will be dedicated on Sunday, June 3. The service will be held in the Auditorium and will begin at 3 :00 p. m. The date and the time were chosen to give as many people as possible an opportunity to attend the service.

The liturgist for the occasion will be· Pastor 0. Engel, ChaiFman of the Board. The speaker will be Pastor Oscar Naumann, President of the Wisconsin Synod.

Prpfessor Bruce Backer will be the organist. College Choir I under the direction of Professor Martin Albrecht will sing two numbers, "Sanctus" from Bach's Mass in B minor and "And Being in Human Form" (Christus Factus Est)

by A. Bruckner. The service will be closed with a prayer at the door of the Music Center.

The new building contains a choir room, a band room, piano studios, organ, piano, and band instrument practice rooms, offices for the music faculty, and music storage rooms. Curtains were furnished by the DMLC Ladies' Auxiliary. The choir room is equipped with a recording studio where presently the Sunday Morning Chapel Hour broadcasts are recorded.

Construction on the Music Center was begun last year. The Cornerstone laying was held last fall. It was first used after the Christmas recess this year. Except for the fact that some of the org~s are still to be installed, it is completed.

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Graduation exercises for Dr. Martin Luther College and High School will be held on June 4, Monday morning, at 10:00A M. College IV is sending 27 graduates into the teaching ministry.

For their motto they have chosen Ps. 27:14, "Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart. " Their class colors are blue and white, and their class flower is the white rose.

From College III 26 girls will be graduated. Ex. 4: :12 is the motto they have chosen: "Now therefore go ... and I will teach thee what thou shalt say. " Their class colors are apricot and white, and their class flower is the apricot rose.

Forty-eight will be graduated from the High School. Their colors are lavender and white, and their class flower is the white rose. They have not yet selected their motto.

Missionary William Schweppe will be the speaker for the occasion, He spent many years in our African missions.

President Schweppe will present the diplomas .

June 1962

DMLC Meuenger

SAM SEZ

When I first asked to write a short article for the student paper, The Messenger, I hesitated be­ cause I did not know what topics would interest the readers.

I knew the a r t i c 1 e s should cover something that was close to the thought of young people and then be of such a nature that they would give them information of interest. Thus the selection of topics was very difficult.

I do notknow w hether lhave succeeded or failed in giving the readers of the Messenger articles At worthy of their a t t e n t i o n. least I have enjoyed writing them because in w r i t i n g for young people, I think of my own youth.

I wrote about t o p i c s which were based on my own experi­ ences. I would feel happy if these articles have given some hints to you as to what your attitude should be in matters concerni. ng life.

I am now about to leave your school, which has b e c o m e my second home, and I thank you for everything you have done for me during my stay here; I shall cherish your warm friendships and many precious memories of you college students, people of the community, and of your beautiful country for the rest of my life.

When I came here, I could not speak your language well and felt very sad and lonely, not being able to express what was in my

On Sunday , May 20, 1962, the spr.ing concert was presented in the DMLC Auditorium. The College Band assisted by the Aeolian Chorus and the Marlut Singers · provided the program. bl.4 h r i 11 Th DMLC M The Aeolian Chorus started the eel duri: g the9. •::���= of 6�iob: r-.' . th. m e1r . c ncert on a not e of spring a h.

Ma y F rc , r, r brua e r, Decembe Novembe their with and formals colorful 11ub11cripThe April, May, and June. "tion price ia one dollar and fifty choice of numbers. Of special incent11 ner annuw. Single copiea are terest was the selection "A- Round twenty centa • We re que st payment in the Corner"which featured a solo aavance. The Meaeene;e r 1a continue d trio and violin and piano accomafte r the time that the 11ubse ription Emmet is �e haa exni red, unle aa we are notified paniment . Karen to diacontinue , and all ar rears a re directress of the Aeolian Chorus.

"Stouthearted Men" provided a All buaine u co:mnunication• 99-id. ahculd be addr e ued to the Bu11ineae rousing opener for the Marluts . �nag e r. Contributions ar e re aue st- This was followed by two folked f r Cllll all alumni, unde:rgrstluatea' songs, the first a Russian song, . anu f ri e nd•.

"Song of th e Vo1ga B oat man "arrThe aim of th e Me uenger 1a to chorus by off e r such ma.teriala ae will be anged for 6-part male benefici�l ae w ell ae inter e sting Fred Waring's arranger, Mr. Roy to our ree.dera, to ke eo the alumni Ringwald. The second folksong, in &.. closer contact with the col- which was also well-received, was lege, and to foater school s�irit. "Hava Hageela " a Hebrew folksong, sung in Hebrew and arranged Editor .•..•.. Rolland Menk by Mr. Roy Zimmerman especially Assistant Editors .......•• for the Marlut Singers. Ken Nolte ••• • . .• Pauline Rupprecht was featured as soloist in this .•••...••Elizabeth Brown number. Rolland Menkis the dir Business Manager. . •..•.· •• ector of the Marlut Singers.

The ConcertBand under the dir••••..•• Ardis Rodewald Assistant . ..Sharon Biesmann ection of Mr. Roy Zimmerman, News Editor .•••Yvonne Smith showed great technical ability and •Elizabeth Brown >Miriam Kietzer '���- 'tel J n Kietzer •••• o ..• Mary Deglow High School Reporter ••••...

••. ••.••Ellen Christman Feature Editor .••Eunice Schulz "Lohengrin." For an interesting r] [6} ( · d J;>( Assistants • •.Lucille Seifert Barbara Weyland a •.••Diane Miller Waltzing Cat, "from the talented .

••• Susan Stelzer and colorful pen of Le Roy Ander-r a ••.Osamu Shoji son. More variety was given by Art Editor .••..• Judy Kirwan performing a contemporary piece Alwin Electric J hn Cacavas, a native of South Backer's Pharmacy Assistants .. •.Casey Bauer by o H, Baumann Agency Trapp i,n o .J . . .

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Beck's Jewelry · Sports ••.•.. .• John Trapp Brown's Music Store Alumni Editor .•. Dorothy Vogel Photography • ••.. • Mel Koss Appreciation Night for Grads Citizen's State Bank of New Ulm Dairy Bar Circulation Manager.• Karen Dahl Hotel Dakotah Stern Assistants •.••Kathie PTO of On May 9 the St. Eibner and Son •.• .•.•• Daniel Southard Typists ....... Kathie Stern Paul's showed their appreciation Eichten' s Shoe Store . Pauline Rupprecht to all the student teachers who Ernest Eyrich, Plumbinr. and Heating •• Arlene Fandrey will be graduating this year. The ..ReuEllyn Becker President of the PTO was in Farmers and Merchants Bank Pat Allerheiligen charge. Ron Zahn, a college Fesenmaier Harrtware I c.

••. Eunice Schulz senior, was emcee. A large Forster's, n •.•Miriam Kietzer pot-luck supper was served, fol- Dr, G.J, Germann, Maker of Fine Glasses •Mary Kettenacker owed by entertainment given by .Karlyn Gorsalitz each class. Verna Mischke and Green Clothiers Charlotte Wacker Mary Deglow showed the audience Harolld' s Shoe Store a hilarious taxi ride with a taci­ Henle Drugs turn driver and a naive rider. Herzog Publishing Co. Muriel Manthey played "Pass- Charles Ianni & Co. word"with members of the audi­ Dr. M, Kaiser ence. The whole Senior class Kemske Paper Co. SEE YOU NEXT FALL I had a 15th "reunion" in which Kaiserhoff they sang and displayed the tal­ Dr. George F.Kuehner Lang's Master Barber Shop ents of members of that class.

Leuthold-Neubauer Clothing Co. Madsen's Super Valu Meidl Music Store Meyer Studio Sec. S4.65e, P. L. &R D.M.L.C. lla11enger Mode O'Day U.S. POSTAGE N• uia. lllnnHota Muesing's Drug Store Paid Dr, Wm.Muesing R e t u r n Requ e s t e d New Ulm, Minn.

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heart because of lack of words.

Now again words fail me, but this time it is because my heart is too full of words to express all the things that touched my heart while I was among you. It is with sad­ ness that I must say "Good bye."

How I wish I could stay here longer, but the friendships I take back will, at least to some extent, alleviate my nostalgia.

I should like to shake the hand of every one of you and of all those who have been so good to me and grown so dear. But "Good bye" is too hard for me to say, so I say "God be with you till we meet again."

Thank you very much; thank you, one and all.

Stillwell to Leave College The very popular Larry Still. we 11 , busmess manager of DMLC will be leaving his job on J'une 1.

He will make his new home in Chokio, Minnesota to be sales man ager of a hardware and plumbing business.

The new manager will arrive on J'une l. He is Hugo Bilitz of Milwaukee.

Upon leaving DMLC, Larry Stillwell had this comment to make, "I'll miss working with young people. I want to encourage anyone 'in the area of Chokio to drop in for a visit."

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Dr.A.V. Seifert Shake Cleaners Henry N. Sornsen, Jr., Attorney at Law Spelbrink's Clothing Ernest T. Sperling, Watch and Clock Repair Sportsman Grill Sportsman Shop State Bank of New Ulm Dr.E.L. Tyler Ulrich Electric Dr. H.Vogel Vogelpohl's Leather Goods Dr.Wm. 1.VonBank Weneeda Bakery Wilfahrt Bros. Hardware F. W. Woolworth Co.