1974 The Peru Stater (Nebraska)

DULY INSTALLED--Officers

of the charter l ,000 Oaks Chapter of the Peru Alumni Association were installed in campus ceremonies Jan. 22. Mrs. Ellis Adams (left) presents the organization's gavel to Lavern Mathews, president, as Estelle Majors, secretary, Nellie McAuley, vice president, and Everett Clausen, treasurer, look on. Sonce organizing last August, Peru's first alumni chapter has grown to over 100 charter members and has shown willingness and ability to aid their alma mater. The recently formed chapter of the Peru Alumni Association stresses "awareness" as one of its primary purposes. The chapter aims "To promote Peru State College, its students ... and the Alumni in any way possible, including an increased awareness of the College and the town in which it is located, and the surrounding area.'' Dne of the first goals established is to assist in publication of the Peru Stater, insuring it is "crammed full of news." Toward this end, the chapter is urgently requesting alumni to send items of interest: marriages, births, deaths, success and achievement stories, and changes of address. Other alumni chapters are located in Lincoln and Omaha, NE, Denver, CO, San Francisco and Los Angeles, CA.

Dear Alumnus:

Last year you asked to submit the names of students who might be interested in Peru State to your response to this and the of other organizations associated with the College, admissions for last fall were well ahead of the previous year. I'm sure I express the thoughts of everyone on campus by saying thank you for your invaluable assistance.

This year we would again to assist us in our admissions to refer your prospects to the take a few minutes to complete

to ask you, as alumni of Peru State, program. The attached form may be used Admissions Office. I hope that you will the form.

If you should have the opportunity to bring prospective students to the campus for a visit, please do so. We feel that a student gains more information through a weekday visit, but we would be happy to provide tours of the campus on Saturdays or Sundays. Should you be visiting campus with a prospective student, please write or call in advance. Please feel free to call collect about any matter concerning prospects. Our number is 402-872-3815, ext.

Although last years program was highly successful, admissions for next fall are running well ahead of the previous year. With your help, 1974 could be one of our best years in history.

I'll be hoping to hear from you soon. PROSPECTIVE

er, Li 11 i an '05 , Douglas "4-5

Quante, Mrs. Clifford '35

Rees, Dona 1d W. '37

Reimund, Frances (Scott) '06

Rhoads, May (Frank) '09

Ril • Ella (Leich) nson, Daisy '18

Rosenquist, Carl E. '22

Rosenquist, Ed M. '21

Rowen, Ivy '08

Sadcioris, Jean '12

Santo, Laura (Durfee) '33

Schneider, William W. '15

Seeck, Margaret '09

Sipes, Mrs. Chester '63

Slothower, Earl '15

Snyder, Mary A. (Coll

Spear, Bertha E. '10

Spear, Julia M. '09

Stahl, Josephine (Rhoads) ' 2

Stochl, Ethel R. (Saunders) '20

Stoneman, Mary Elma '13

Story, Alvin Babe '36

Stubbendeck, Steve Allen '72

Taylor, Hazel (Carne) '57

Troutman, Mrs. James '31

Tynon, Vashti 1 '05

Wagner, Marie l) '

Weaver, Edna 1

Welch, Carletta '09

Wha 1ey, Laura (

Wiar, Gary '55

Zoucha, Hazel Leota '56

has served on the ssion of the Kansas of the local associ on at Butler County ComCo11ege. He has a master of arts and lives at 628 W. 10th, E1 Dorado,

1959 ·-Erik H. ('61) and Mary Jo (Sharp) J'59) lorring live at 9024 "S" Circle, Omaha, flE,, Mary· Jo teaches nursery school and is a teacher at Ralston High School. have two sons.

1960's

960 - Paul and Candy Goebel live at 4901 W. 78, Prairie Village, KS. Paul is a chemist the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

- Charles R. Francis is working toward Ph.D. in education, physical education and athletic administration. His address is 57 E Escandido Village, Stanford, CA.

961 - Jack Johnson is the basketball coach at the Columbus, Nebraska, high school. Last year his team won the state Class A championship.

962 - John and Sandra (Stephens) Biere live at 7652 Anita Lane, Huntington Beach, CA. John is director of student activities at Marina High School. Sandra is Title I coordinator at Oak View School in Huntington Beach.

1962 - Jeannine (Ehlers) Lucas is the department chairperson of physical education for rls at Edison High School in Huntington , CA. She lives at 18207 Santa Sophia Cir.,-Fountain Valley, CA.

"1962·64 - Kenneth R. ('62) and Jane (Kunkel) {'64) Rhodus have three children. Kenneth has been appointed dean of students at Hastings College.

Thelma Ferre11 recently retired after of teaching. She lives in RanIA.

1963 - Lee W. Haeber1ein teaches at Rio Hondo College in California and notes that two of his students won national honors in auto mechanics. He lives at 213 Ilene Dr., Arcadia, CA.

'1963-65 - Robert C. ( '63) and Mary (Hannah) 1'65) Mathew live at 2700 W. Washington in Kokoma, IN.

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1965 - Keith and Lucille Rawson both earned masters of arts degrees in education at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. They have one daughter and live at 1510 N. 2nd St., Atchison, KS.

1965 - Neal former PSC resident and Marion (Enon '65 Gamon live at 2417 L. St., Auburn, NE. Neal is retired. Marion is a teacher.

1966 - Julia (Rumery) Kern lives at 2721 N. 77th St., Kansas City, KS.

1967 - US Air Force Capt. Kenneth L. Gayer is on duty at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, a unit that provides tactical air power supporting the United States and allies in southeast Asia.

1967 - Ken Kreisher (former faculty) commutes across the Rhine River to teach English at a gymnasium in Duisburg, Germany. He lives at 4102 Homberg/Niederrhein, Rheinpreussenstr. 30. Germany.

1967 - Vern W. Krenzer teaches biology. He was formerly with the City of Omaha Forestry where he started an investigation and identification of Dutch Elm Disease. His address is 3708 N. 50th St., Omaha, NE.

1967-68 - Ronald ('67) and Mary Lu (Hicks) ('68) McCoy report that Ron was promoted to superintendent of the northern division of Missouri Pacific RR. They live at 5411 NE Mersington, Kansas City, MO.

1968 - Antoinette Martin Faulkner is teaching trainable mentally retarded children and living at 5815 W. St. Louis, Wichita, KS.

1969 - June (Keil) Wehrbein is a sixth grade teacher and lives at Rt. 2, Plattsmouth, NE.

1969 - Larry D. Ebner works for Data Documents and lives at 9906 Rockbrook, Omaha, NE.

1969 - Bill and Mary (Ubben) Everhart are stationed in Germany. Their address is 48258-6841 HQ BTRY PER. APO NY.

1969 - Mrs. Gene (Jane Wymore) Marsh is a substitute teacher and lists her address as 1612 Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.

1970's

SPEECH/DRAMA MAJOR RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP

Peru State College senior drama major, Julee Tillman of

selected to receive the Robert scholarship of $100 for the 1974 semester.

The scholarship, established by the Mountain PSC Alumni Association, honors the 1937-1970 PSC staff member and chairman for English, speech and 1951 until his retirement. Professor Moore and Mrs. Moore now live in Omaha s. 44th).

Miss Tillman, C.J. Tillman, Jr., in debate and drama at Peru State. Her most recent accomplishment in dramatics was portraying Mrs. Baker in the December l campus production of "Butterflies Are "

The 1969 graduate of Ben 1e Kansas) High School is not the first of her ly to attend Peru. Both her mother and father and an uncle, Charles Tillman of Ogal ala, PSC graduates.

Miss Tillman's selection by the Peru Achievement Foundation fulfi ls requirements of the Mountain "lumn-i group establishing the reci ent be a Peru State speech and drama student of high abil i work in

964 - Commander Tom Bucholz has been working for two years in a research laboratory in Brooklyn, NY. His address is BOQ US Naval Station, Brooklyn.

1964 - Rudolph J. Eichenberger received his Ed.D. degree in science education with concentration in physics from the University of Northern Colorado. He returned to teaching at Eureka College where he is associate professor of physics. His address is Box 53, Eureka College, Eureka, IL.

1964 - Captain Robert B. Gallerani is an Air Force communications systems officer stationed at Griffiss AFB in New York. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service while serving an Air Force advisory at Tan Son Nhut and Phu Cat Air Bases,

·1955 - Ronald R. Foreman is the director of untary Service Veterans Administration Hosoital in Columbia, MO. He lives at 2614 Morning Glory, Columbia.

1971-72 - Robert ('72) and Judy (Henning) ('71) Peterson are in Omaha where Judy is a sixth grade teacher and Robert is a salesman for All Makes Office Equipment. They live at 4650 Izard, Omaha, NE.

1971-72 - Edward ('72) and Chrisie (Ubben) ('71) Myers live at 5627 Northamptom Ave., Omaha, NE. Edward teaches at Monroe Junior .High and Chrisie is a computer programmer.

1971 - Airman First Class Harold D. Prior recently helped launch a U.S. Air Force Minuteman Intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg AFB, California.

1971 - Steven Wymore is teaching at Lewis Central Junior and Senior High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He lives as 1223 Fairmont Ave., Omaha, NE.

1971 - George W. and Nancy (Rhoden) Gardner live at Tall Tree Apts., Building 2, Apt. 3, Jamesburg, NJ.

1971 - AIC Jody A. Bukacek is a weather observer for the Air Force. His address is Box 4923, Grand Forks AFB, ND.

965 _ Ingeborg (Jennings) McMaster is a - teaches at Horace Mann specialist at Morley School and lives at 2421 Junior High and lives at 123 N. 40th, #17, Ryans, Lincoln, NE. Omaha, NE.

965 - Beemer) DeMott makes 1972 - was a gradher home at Rt. #2, Bedford, IA. uate for the spring semester the Un1vers1ty of Nebraska, Omaha. He and hls is teaching for his wife 1i ve in Council Bluffs, IA. City Schools. He is assistant varsity track coach and at 450 N. Gering, NE.

INAUGURATION CEREMONIES

PLANNED

Inauguration of Peru State's twentieth at Wagner College on Staten Island. He lives * president, Dr. Douglas W. Pearson, is slated at 111 Highland Ave., Staten Island, NY. *for Saturday, April 27, 1974.

1948 - Marvel Annan is professor of biology *

Abbott, Elizabeth '73

Aistrope, William '69

Aldin, John '55

* ially invited to attend the two o'clock * campus ceremony.

* PSC alumni al1d former students are cord1948 - George Blocher has been a member of the Kearney State College faculty since 1958. He lives at 12 Sioux Lane, Kearney, NE.

1949 - Mrs. Carl (Phyllis Steever) Redemann lives at 3144 Ebano Dr., Walnut Creek, CA.

1949 - Mrs. Joe Anber (Dougherty) Highfield is no longer teaching. She lives at 7060 Colby, Lincoln, NE.

1949 - Mrs. Robert (Esther Meritt) Remner is a substitute teacher at Glenwood State Hospital School where her husband is principal. They live at 14 Crown Rd., Council Bluffs, IA.

1949 - Ernest Robinson, Sr. teaches vocational carpentry at the Career Center in Council Bluffs, IA. He has two sons and one daughter and lives at 482 Houston, Council Bluffs, IA.

1950's

1951 - Charles Harrison is facility manager for Air Production and Chemical Inc. He lives at 21019 Wood Ave., Torrance, CA.

1951 - Arthur "Spud" Majors retired from the Air Force in '71 as Lt. Colonel. He is now in the insurance business and lives at 4104 Anitra Circle, Colorado Springs, CO.

1952 - Mrs. Thomas (Myrle Argabright Niccoli) Currey is retired and works during the summers in Yellowstone National Park. Her address is 1302 - 1st Ave., Nebraska City, NE.

1952-53 - Harold ('53) and Marilyn (Coad) ('52) Grafe live at Ozark Meadows where Harold is the first chief ranger of the newly-created Buffalo National River, a part of the National Park Service.

* Pre-inaugural campus attractions on * Thursday and Friday are tentatively scheduled * * to include departmental displays and evening * concerts. Following the inaugural, invited * guests will attend an inaugural banquet and * ball. Inauguration weekend activities will * be capped with an alumni-varsity football * game Sunday, April 28, to wind up spring * practice.

* Peru area alumni will be called on for * assistance by the inauguration planning com:

* Inaugural Committee Chairperson, Peru State * College, (68421).

* Further information will be mailed to * you from the PSC Alumni Office when the * schedule of events is finalized.

Andersen, Emily (Erickson) '08

Andrew, Grace (Lawrence) '59(?}

Armstrong, Maude A. (Miller) '12

Bade, Gus A. '23

Baker, Joy '49

Baker, Ruby (Koontz) '22

Baltensperger, Carl '38

Barnes, Phyllis Jeanne '58

Barth, Minnie (Dustin) '05

Beck, Marjorie '24 ·

Becker, Lee Edward '60

Beedle, Grace '25

Best, Lucille '28

Borne, Gladys (Ruddy) '32

Borne, Katherine '25

Boswell, John '23

Boyd, Joseph W. '16

Boyd, Robert· '15

Burson, Marguerite Lena '09

Carne, Hazel (Taylor) '12

Carpenter, Marie (Krumback) '10

Carpenter, Mona '11

Chaney, Laura Ella '17

Cheek, Jane (Hackett) '37

Clark, Marie '43

Clements, S.L. '12

Cleveland, Jessie '15

Coatney, Josephine (Lefferdink) '13 ·

Collins, Ed E. '08

Cone, Vashti '18

Conne 11 , Nina

Decker, Mildred (Snider) '05

Deering, Belle (Strong) '05

Dempsey, Dorothy A.(Naviaux) '33

Diddel, Norma (faculty)

Duffendack, Cora (Chittenden) '09

Duncan, Jr., Graydon J. '48

Dunten, Wesley L. '07

Dustin, William 1 39

Edwards, Belle (Leone) '37

Ekblad, Ellen A. (Wahlstrom) '09

Ellenberger, Frank E. '13

Farrier, Mrs. Elmer '10

PERU REMEMBERS NIEHARDT

Faunce, Mryl '25

Filley, Clyde H. '99

Fisher, Harvey '65

Fisher, Martha '24

Fosnot, R.F. '10

Frank, Christine (Navrkal) '60

Fritz, Lenore (Muehl ei s) '11

Frost, Iva '23

Gerdes, Hazel '65

Gilbert, Ernest '13

Gilchrist, Ora '55'

Gilham, Edith (Ranney) '06

Gilkason, Glen '25

Gregory, Anna (Jicha) 'll

Greiss, Alice '16

Haffke, Esther (Wood) '31

Haney, Oliver J. '25

Heaton, Hazel '22

Henry, Margaret E. (Edwards) '22

Hester, Mira M. (Davison) '12

Hodapp, Lettie '11

Holbrook, Elsie (Stinson) '22

Hosterman, Cassie '55

Houser, Marie (Naiman) '29

Hoyt, Esther Louise '25

Humberger, Nellie (Pierce) '53

Husband, Evelyn (McKean) '31

1956 - Mr. and Mrs. Bertis (Georgis Bauer) Adams have been attending PSC homecoming activities since their mutual graduation year. They live at 3905 - ?6th Street, Des Moines, IA.

1957 - Pearl (Kinter) Fankhauser is living in Humboldt, NE.

1957 - Gerold H. Carnes lives at 401 N.12th, Ashland, NE.

1957-59 - Robert ('57) and Maxine (Lawritson) ('59) Moore live in Omaha, NE. where Robert is a university associate professor and dean of the School of Fine Arts at the University of Nebraska.

1957 - Mrs. Betty (Neil} Barrett is a member of the Peru Town Board in Nebraska.

Johnson, Edith '13

Johnson, Fred '28

Johnson, Winnifred '57

Joy, Edith (Hutchinson) '97

Inks, Edith '11

Kiger, Richard J. '63

Mallelieu, Elizabeth '05

Malone, Nellie '15

Mauk, Ruth M. '14

McNally, William F. '45

Meserve, Frank '15

Miller, Zella (Williams) '02

Mitchell, Alta '13

Moul, Esther Halycon (Hays) '23

Mumford, Martha '08

Munday, Grace (Courtright) '02

Myers, Mary Fern '27

Noerrlinger, Ralph '22

Norton, Susan W. '94

Technology curricula at Peru State offer students in the two-year associate of arts program a variety of study opportunities.

Programs in fields of accounting, construction, drafting, electronics, metals, and secretarial-clerical technology prepare students for careers in these areas without the complete liberal arts requirements.

Accounting Technology

The accounting technology program offers classroom and individualized instruction in recording, processing, storing and reporting information for business and non-profit organizations.

Skill areas include tax and cost accounting, auditing procedure, basic record keeping, and use of business machines.

Computer Programming

The computer programming program include classroom and laboratory instruction. Data processing and computer programming languages are targets for study. Instruction also covers related business and mathematical areas. Careers in data processing and computer programming are available for those completing the 60-hour program.

Secretarial-Clerical Technology

The secretarial-clerical technology program is aimed at preparing students for positions in small or large businesses of many varieties--retailing, wholesaling, transportation, communications and government at all levels.

Classroom and individualized instruction emphasizes skill in shorthand, typewriting, secretarial accounting, office machines and communication.

Trade & Industries Technology

Trade and industries technology includes training in areas of construction, drafting, electronics and metals.

Students who complete requirements for the Associate of Arts degree in this program may continue to study for a BS in education or a BA in industrial education.

Early Childhood Education

The two-year program in early childhool education is designed to prepare a pro·fessional for positions in the field. All courses carry full credit toward the BS degree and may be applied to a regular four-year program.

I DOs

Note: Information as to class and present address was often unavailable.

Kay Lin Nutzman ('73) to Eugene Alan Lindsey --March 3, 1973. Address: Weeping Water, NE

Kathie Koehler to Thomas Hall March 31, 1973. Address: Peru, NE.

Gerry Leigh Brammer ('71) to John Mcintire ('69) March 31, 1973. Address: Peru, NE.

Sandra Towle to Michael Lambelet April 7, 1973. Address: Lincoln, NE.

Mary Louise Egger ('72) to Sgt. Steven R. Lade May 26, 1973. Address:

Kim Fetters to Mark Hahn April 21, 1973. Address: 8201 Crestview Square, Auburn, NE.

Charlotte McKinnon to Joseph E. Hansen ('68) --June 2, 1973.

Rose Marie Pearson to Sidney L. Swanson ('71) --June 2, 1973.

Helen Feichtinger to AlC Rick Remmers Mar. 30, 1973. Address: Edwards AFB, CA.

Mita Reimer to Charles Trailer ('72) Dec. 30, 1972. Address: Harlan, IA.

Marjorie L. McKinely to Marlin L. Danielson ( '60) March 1972. Address: 1020 17th St., Rock Island, IL.

Ingeborg Jennings ('65) to J.L. McMaster, Jr. --June 9, 1972. Address: 2421 Ryons, Lincoln NE.

Shirley Jacobson ('72) to Ronald A. Conradi --Nov. 24, 1972. Address: Lewiston, NE.

Marilyn Kohout to Owen Jensen ('72) Nov. 24, 1972. Address: 4398 N. 14th, Lincoln, NE.

Jeanine Harms to Vernon Paul Hazan Dec. 15, 1972.

Sharon Kramer ('72) to Leonard Lott June 1, 1973.

Sandra Wright to James D. Taylor Dec. 23, 1972. Address: Auburn, NE.

Norma Schatz to Donald S. Thompson Dec. 30 1972. Address: RR #1, Salem, NE.

Kathy Loffer to Dennis Dasher Jan. 5, 1973. Address: Plattsmouth, NE.

Myla Buman to Larry Giesmann Dec. 24, 1973.

1938-39 - Frederick J. '38 and Doroth Ann Coatne '39 Wolter report from 225 Brinton's Bridge Rd., Dilworthtown, R.D. 5, West Chester, PA. He is in chemical marketing research for DuPont and she teaches in a special school for children with learning di sabil iti es.

1938 - Dr. Charles E. Parnell, a professor at Notre Dame, is now in France as a sponsor for the Notre Dame-St. Mary's students who are studying in France.

1940' s

1941 - Mrs. Wilma (Parnell) Stevens is still teaching at Grand Island Northwest High School. She lives at 1822 W. John, Grand Island, NE.

1942 - Mrs. Keith (Bertha Clayburn) Sutton teaches kindergarten at Inglewood Baptist. Her address is 3734 Burrus St., Nashville, TN.

1942 - Mrs. R. D. (Echo E. Lum) McNeil1y is a coach-accompanist for the G. Willard Bosset Coice Studio in Santa Ana. She lives at 1302 S. Magnolia, Santa Ana, CA.

1942 - Ruth (Boeckner) Demaree is a housewife with three children and lives at 1010 N. 90 #5, Omaha, NE. Barbara Teten to John Clark, Jr. April 28, 1973.

Tommie Lou Hayes to John Bruce Solie Dec. 30, 1973. Address: Brownville, NE.

1943 - Thelma V. Roberts is a retired teacher and lives at 235 B-N. Sierra Vista, MonDianne Coatney to Dennis Thomas Jan. 30, terey Park, CA. 1973. Address: Peru, NE.

1943 - Dorothy (Teachman) Bachenberg is a Katherine S. Edwards to Sgt. Frank Cox May library clerk at Bryan Junior High in Omaha. 4, 1973. Address: Offutt AFB, NE. Her address is 7713 S. 39th Ave., Omaha, NE.

Mabel DeWald to Charles A. Spacht March 17, 1973. Address: Rt. l, Rome City, IN.

Dorothy (Cook) Christenson to Einar G. Nielson ('26) May 4, 1973. Address: 101 S. 4th St., Nebraska City, NE.

1944-45 - H. Gerald Bienhoff (V-12 Program) is Power Plant Superintendent of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Francisco. The recent promotion followed 24 years of service. He lives at 152 Leonard Dr., Concord, CA.

1945 - Neva (Hinton) Bauman is an elementary Carol Tynon ('71) to Neil Hayhurst April school teacher in Council Bluffs, IA. She 14, 1973. Address: Jones Trailer Ct., Shen- lives at 5341 N. 45th, Omaha, NE. andoah, IA.

Bonnie Rutz to Don Carlile __ Aug. 17, 1973

1945 - Bill M. Woods recently retired as Address: 507 East Fourth st., Maryville, MO. executive director of Engineering Index 1-------------------.Jinc., where he had been employed since

March 1968. He lives at 6 Frontier Lane, E. Northport, NY.

1946 - Dale Rich Christian lives in Scranton, IA.

1946-47 - Ernest ('47) and Marian (Deck) ('46) Strauss live at Rt. 3, Cedar Rapids, IA. Ernest has been teaching at Olin Consolidated Independent for the past seven years where he heads the industrial arts program and boys' and girls' golf. Marian is a housewife. They are parents to four sons.

1946 - Lt. Col. Rex W. Floyd (Rtd.) is now instructor of aero-space in the high school at Fayfield, CA. He is a former recipient of the teacher-of-the year award. He is also listed in Who's Who.

1947 - Rosella (Meritt) McBratney is department manager at a department store in Ontario, California. She lives at 944 East 'I'• Ontario, CA.

FIRST QUEEN Louise Johnson (right) is coronated as the first queen of PSC's newlyformed Black Student Union during homecoming activities last Oct.

Presenting Ms. Johnson with roses is Gordon Thompson (center), BSU president from Lake Charles, LA. Sue Higgins (left) and Luvenia Sanders (not pictured) were second and third runners up. Ms. Johnson (15 S. Hoyne, Chicago) completed teacher education requirements at Peru last semester.

1948 - Wilber Ege is a vocational automobile mechanics teacher in Council Bluffs. He resides at 482 Houston, Council Bluffs, IA.

1948 - Mrs. R. C. (Lois Boyd) Crosley recently moved from California to Florida. Her new address is 2522 Clemson Ave., Orlando, FL.

1948 - Don and Betty (Johnson) Smith list their address as 1210 Highland View Dr., Boise, ID.

1930 - Howard A. Bath is the botany and zoology instructor at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, IA. His address is 803 N. 13th.

1931 - S. Clay Coy (Myrna Brooks) recently retired after 41 years in the field of education. She has been superintendent of schools at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where her address is P.O. Box 417.

1931 - Miss Veva E. Wilson is associate professor of education at Glendale Co11ege. Her address is 703 - A East Ave., Glendale, CA.

1931 - Daniel W. and M rt1e A. Merchant) Mcswain both 31 are retired. Daniel taught for 38 years and Myrtle, for 39. They have one son and three daughters, and make their home at 81-300 Sirocco Ave., Indio, CA.

1931 - Mrs. Wendell (Mildred Hanks) Abbey lives at 2650 West Union Hi1ls Dr. - Space 22, Phoenix, AZ.

1932 - Betty (Otto) Voyles retired from the Bellevue School system and now lives in Phi 11 i ps, NE.

1932-33 - Lenore (Harris) Hughes is promoting sales of her book, Give Me Room. She has taught journalism for the past 15 years at Austin High School, El Paso, TX. Lenore lives at 453 De Soto, El Paso.

1932-38 - Mark ('32) and Gwen Mullins are both in education. Gwen teaches and Mark is principal of George W. Norris Junior High. They live at 7711 Military Ave., Omaha, NE.

1934 - Mildred (Wheeler) Haynes is serving her seventh year as the junior-senior high school librarian at Lake View. She lives in Lake View, IA.

PERU ADDS MED TECH PROGRAM

A degree program in medical technology was approved at Peru in Oct. 1973 in cooperation with Lincoln General and Bryan Memorial hospitals in Lincoln.

Albert Brady, acting chairman of Peru's department of science and mathematics, described the program as a three-year course of study at Peru with students transferring their fourth year to one of Lincoln's cooperating hospitals to complete medical technology training.

Peru State will award a BS degree to students successfully completing the program in addition to medical technology certification.

The program was implemented after a year of planning and discussion by Brady, Ms. Shirley Brickman, education coordinator for schools of medical technology at the two hospitals, and Dr. Clyde Barrett, PSC dean of arts and sciences.

Med tsch entrants are accepted three times a year--February, June, and September-so students may begin their preliminary three-year training at any term.

Peru State officials anticipate forming liaisons with additional schools of medical technology in the future.

FOUNDATION NEWS

Note: The following item appeared in the World Herald:

Kearney College Is Given Bequest

Kearney, Neb. The Kearney State College Foundation has received a bequest in excess of $100,000 from the late Mrs. June L. Nylander of Loomis, according to Ron Cope, executive vice president of the foundation.

Cope said the exact amount of the bequest will not be determined until the sale of Nylander farm land northwest of Loomis. He said the bequest will provide for a Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nylander Scholarship Fund to be used for students from Phelps County. Nylander, who died some time ago, had farmed for years near Loomis. Mrs. Nylander attended Kearney State in 1930.

COACHING WITH CARE

State's Marty is no ordinary I :ng The physique is characid, iron-strong. So is the ambition. He wants winners.

But in talking with the sturdy coach who Bellevue as head wrestling coach t? Join the PSC faculty in the same capacity last Au9ust, one is held by earnest suggesting deep conviction. He cares, in unusually real way, about the members of his team.

The ni?ht before a match, for example, Marty has his wrestlers bring bedding and stay to9ether in a quiet setting. Team morale 1s fostered, solidified. Sleep is good and starts early. When going away to matches, coach and team together attend shows and pursue other forms of entertainment--again, building team unity.

To date the matmen have an 11-4 record Losses in three tournaments were contrary · to expectations, Dwine admitted, but he added that c?mpetition was especially strong." Dwine is by working with a young squad--eight of the ten first team memare freshmen. In addition, the wrest1 pr?gram at Peru is only three years old, said and the men lack intercollegiate

1935 - Mrs. Ruth (Donner) Harvey is still teaching kindergarten in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Her address is 3632 Division St., Los Angeles, CA. Have you included the Achievement Foundation experience. in your wi 11?

1935 - James 0. Gillilan has been in the field of education since graduation. For the past 15 years he has served as Consultant of Industrial Arts for all schools in the St. Louis Public Schools system. He has three daughters and four grandchildren, and lives at 6337 Potomac St., St. Louis, MO.

1935 - Mrs. B. D. Burke (Alice) retired in December 1972 and moved to Florida. Her address is unknown.

1936 - Mrs. Elizabeth (Bartling) Kahler live at 1020 Linden St., Wilmette, IL.

1936 - Irene (K1auschi1) Graybi11 has been teaching fifth grade for the past 12 years in Tempe, AZ. She spent last summer touring Europe and lists her address as 512 W. 16th St., Tempe.

1936 - Eramus G. Vickers sends best wishes t a11 from his home at W220 - S1499 Springdale NEW CAR LOANED TO PSC Rd., Waukesha, WI.

1937 - E. Virginia (Johnson) Marburger and her husband Charles are co-owners of Marburger's Shoe Store. They have three sons and live at Box 465, Humboldt, NE.

1938 - Bill Bischof lives at 3334 S. 104th Ave., Omaha, NE.

1938-39 - Elmer W. '38 and Maxine Randall ('39) Clarey live at 2015 Victoria Ct., Los Altos, CA. Elmer has completed 30 years of service with United Air Lines and now works at San Francisco International Airport as a dispatcher. Maxine is a motor vehicle assistant for the California Department of Motor Vehicles at Santa Clara.

Nebraska City's Weinman Auto Company recently gave Peru State College the use of a new 1974 Buick LeSabre two-door green sport as a gesture showing the continuing Southeast Nebraska community and business support for Nebraska's first college.

Mendel "Manny" Weinman, auto agency owner, said Vern Jones of the PSC President's Advisory Council mentioned Peru State's need of an additional vehicle. To Weinman's knowledge, this is the first time his firm has made such a loan to the college.

"We anticipate continuing this service for an indefinite time," said Weinman.

PSC President Douglas Pearson commented, "We are deeply appreciative of Mr. Weinman's demonstrated confidence and assistance in the '.orward thrust of Peru State College. This is another of the ever-increasing indications of the bright future for the institution." 5

But he is encouraged by such wrestlers

as freshman Dean Brooks, the 1972-73 Nebras-

ka Class A (155 lbs.) champion. Also, hE feels the program at Peru has "steadily improved," and finds his "initial ambitions have been stimulated." The coach's stated goal is to have the team be "nationally recognized."

With Dwine, success is no straw. For example, when he first joined the Bellevue staff over two years ago, matmen there had not won a match in four years. Dwine led them to an 11-3 record in 1971-72 and an 18-7 for the following term.

Asked he thought wrestling was an unrecognized sport, Dwine said this been true in the past, but that wrestling 1s now the second fastest growing sport (golf is first).

One of the reasons for increasing popularity is the "open pa;·ticipation" nature of the sport as opposed to highly selective, Little League-type athletics receiving mounting criticism in recent years. In wrestling even the slight 105-pounder can compete, can be a vii nner.

Dwine, slipping into a philosophical aside, commented on the intensely personal experiences found only in wrestling. The old saw about "the thri 11 of victory, the agony of defeat" is most intensified when it's man against man with "the whole world watching."

But because the individual can master techniques to correct mistakes, the sport is "self-generating," one based on "selfdetermination."

"Is there something you would call a 'wrestler personality,' a certain trait perhaps which makes him unique?" Dwine was asked.

"Yes," he replied after a thoughtful pause. "Yes--it's the desire to win." Listeneing to the husky gentleman who takes his team to shows and jacks up ailing records, there is no telling just how far Peru wrestlers will go.

BOBCATS FINISH 5-5 SEASON

The Peru State Bobcats posted a 5-5 season record during the recently-ended football season. The .500 mark shows improvement over the 1972 record of 3-7.

On their way to that 5-5 record, the Bobcats won a share of the Nebraska College Conference. They ended the conference season with a 2-1 record.

The first game saw a game-long lead disappear with about four minutes left, as they were defeated by the visiting Graceland College gridders.

The Bobcats next traveled to Nebraska City where they met up with Tarkio and won their first of the season, 19-0.

That game, played at the end of . long festivities of the Apple Jack Festival, saw cold temperatures and driving rain send NEW HEAD COACH

fans rushing for cover.

JOINS FACULTY

The 'Cats followed that shutout by Second semester at PSC brings a handsome losing two games and managing just one touch- new addition. He is Robert J. Riley, head down in each. football and track coach and assistant prof-

Peru traveled to MO, t?. essor of physical education. The appointment battle with Northwest Missouri State Univer- was effective Jan. 7. sity, and the outmanned Peru footballers came Riley's previous football coaching away with a 68-7 drubbing. record shows a tally of 28-5 for seven years

Concordia College of Seward came to Peru as a college head coach, and 29-9 for high the following week and proceeded to stop school. Peru offense. Concordia scored 28, allowing

In an early interview Coach Riley said, Peru seven. "I'm enthused about my Peru State appoint-

The loss to Concordia marked the begin- ment. In only a few days I have discovered ning of the high point of the Peru season, a friendly atmosphere at the college, and as they shut out their next two opponents, I'm sold on the faculty and administration. Benedictine College and Kearney State. "As for the Bobcat football program, I

Peru went to Atchison to meet with the plan to build on the platform of PSC gridiron small, young squad of Benedictine and ran tradition. I'm anxious to construct a comoff with a 26-0 win. petitive, winning attitude for Southeast

Kearney was next for the Bobcats and Nebraska and the area--one fans and players first on the conference schedule. In one of alike may be proud of." the upsets of the season, Peru won that home- PSC Athletic Director Tom Fitzgerald coming game, 28-0, as they shackled the Kear- noted that "Enthusiasm generated by Coach ney offense and set their ?ffense to work. Riley is contagious.

Peru then got caught rn buzz-saw, as the plans include a weight-l1ftrng team treked to Chadron and saw unde- program, spring practice and an rntens1f:ed feated conference season go up in the smoke recruiting program. Peru Staters, alumni caused by a 28-0 whomping. and area fans can expect a new look on the

The Wayne State squad was next on the Bobcat grid scene." agenda, and a win for the Bobcats was

Riley's honors for coaching success sary for them to stay in the contention with span since high school and college. He was Kearney for the conference crown. also awarded laudits at Montana Tech and

Morale was high for the game as Peru selected to coach in the 1967 Colorado_Northcame away with a 20-16 win and a share of the South All Star game; nominated National crown in hand. Junior College Coach of the Year in 1968;

In their second to last game of the chosen to coach in 1970 and 1971 Montana season Peru saw their offense score the most East-West High School Shine games; and nompoints' in recent years as they drubbed Culver inated NAIA Coach of the Year in 1971-72. Stockton, 62-21.

The final game of the season was a Peru PEARSONS WELCOMED AT effort to end with a winning mark, but to no PERU RECEPTION avail, as they were manhandled by Doane, 410.

Prospects for the 1974 season appear bright as the Bobcats return two of their three starting running backs. Quarterback will be unfilled until fall practice, but a pair of able freshmen look ready for the fight over the position.

A reception of welcome for Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Pearson and their children, Doug and Amy, was held in the Peru City Hall Sept. 18, 1973. Dr. Pearson became Peru State College's 20th president, appointed July 24.

Nearly 100 persons attended the reception arranged by the newly formed Thousand -----------------Oaks (Peru) chapter of the Peru State Alumni association.

PSC STUDENTS TEACH MINI-COURSES

PSC students in human growth and develop ment classes implemented a unique program 1ast Nov. in partial fulfillment of course

A series of 15 mini-courses were offered to fifth grade students of Auburn pub1 ic schools. The 45-minute courses wrestling, sewing, baby chess, ha1r care and grooming, and bicycle safety.

Receiving instruction were ranging in size from three to seven fifth grade students at Calvert, Sheridan and Peru elementary schools.

According to Mlke Curr1er, ass1stant professor of elementary education, such projects serve as alternatives to customary term papers. Other class members by taping interviews with and psychologists in Nebraska metropol1tan areas. One student helped third grade boys at Peru Elementary stage a Halloween play for schoolmates.

In the receiving line were Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Wilson, representing the Peru Kiwanis club and city council; Mayor Rex Algood and Mrs. Algood; Chamber of Commerce President Paul Kruse and Mrs. Kruse, and Edward Craren, director of development for the Peru Achievement Foundation, and Mrs. Craren.

1926 - Waldo Willhoft {faculty member, '26-'28) has been a practicing attorney for 42 years. He has published a textbook, Modern Debate Practice, in 1929. He has two sons and one daughter, and lives at 398 W. 4th St., San Bernardino, CA.

1926 - Hildreth Mary (Aitken) DeBoer has been employed by Omaha Public Power District. She has one daughter and two sons. Her address is 3458 Martin Ave., Omaha, NE.

1927 - Mrs. Opal (Carter) Rasmusson lives at 517 N. 7th, Wymore, NE.

1927 - Mrs. Glen (Ruth Philbrook) Thomas to hear from other Peruvians. Her address is R 1, Clarks, NE.

1927 - Frank P. Bogle is the superintendent of schools at Millville, NJ. He has been teaching and active in administrat"ion since graduation. The father of one son and one daughter, he lives at 1211 Forest Drive, Millville, NJ.

1927 - Paul V. and Margaret (Thomas) Wilcox are both retired. Paul taught for 35 years and was also a military printer. The couple has one son and one daughter, and live at 2633 Vi a Ca 1i forni a., Capistrano Beach, CA.

1928 - Edna C. Hertz taught for 44 years in Iowa and California. She is now a retired elementary school principal and lives at 4136 las Casas, Claremont, CA.

1928-29 - Lon R. ('28) and Mildred (Tibbets) Graf ('28) are both retired California teachers. Occasiona11y, Peru alums drop by to vi sit and reca 11 the "Roaring Twenties." They live at 900 E. Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA.

1928-29 - Floyd ('29) and Alice C. (Brandt) Chase ('28) both retired in 1969. Alice taught for 30 vears and Floyd, for 44. They have one daughter and one son, and live at 4228 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE.

1929 - Olive (lewis) Ehlers (Mrs. Herbert) comments that there are several Peruvians in her family. Her son Arnold was a '59 graduate, his wife Sharon (Greeninger). graduated in '58 and daughter Lynda (H1lfiher), in '60. Olive lives at RR 2, Nebraska City, NE.

1929 - James and Lucile (Newcomer) Delzell are enjoying retirement. They live at 3279 So. Pearl St., Englewood, CO.

1929 - Walter L. Naiman is a retired LCDR in the US Navy and is now retired from his last employment. He lives at 24 Sugar Cone Lane, P.O. Box 258, Twin Peaks, CA.

1929 - Paul Hertz is a distributor for the Chevron Chemical Corporation. He also keeps busy with an orange orchard he owns. Paul lives at 4457 Live Oak Drive, Claremont, CA. Louis Fisher was a friend of the College Campus School in the 1920's. He lives at 4063 - 30th St., San Diego, CA. l930's

1930 - Mrs. Pauline (Lyle) Scott retired at the end of the 1 72-'73 year. She lives at 2323 Ocean St., Apt. 39, Carlsbad, CA.

1930-33 - Don ('33) and Ruby (Brown) Duryea '30 are both teaching in Kearney, Ruby teaches at the senior high school while Don teaches English at Kearney State College. They reside at 909 W. 21st, Kearney, NE.

1930 - Mabel E. (Bobb) Hammon is retired. She has one daughter and three granddaughters. She lives at 702 lemon Ave., El Cajon, CA.

930 - Mrs. Leonard (Ellen Nora Meisinger) Stoehr taught three years and is now a homemaker. She resides at 416 South 12th St., Plattsmouth, NE.

1917 - Mrs. Alfred (Mildred Huffer) Nielson resides at 649 N. 35th St., Lincoln, NE.

1917 - Mrs. Alfred (Cora Wright) Koenig is now a widow living in retirement near scenic Los Gatos, CA. Her address is 14225 Lora Drive, Los Gatos, CA.

1917 - William F. Novak has had some medical publications and is still a practicing physician. He is at home at 1522 N. 5lst, Omaha, NE.

1917 - Dr. Lillian Portenier, at the age of 83, still keeps up academic ties. She retired to limited service in 1961 at the University of Wyoming and worked with advanced graduate students until June 1971. She is now living at 205 N. Walnut St., Red Cloud, NE.

1919 - Mrs. J. M. Fieselman (Beth Graham) lives at 14 23rd St., Sioux City, IA.

1919 - Dr. Peter H. Snyder of 440 San Antonio Ave., Apt. 8, San Diego, says "No noose is good news." He was a training director in the U.S. Navy before retirement.

1919 - Floyd Doane and his wife recently spent a month in France and ten days in Germany. He lives at 1210 E. 5th Ave., Houghton, MI.

HOW CAN a blind or partially sighted person dresser, door and wall as they compare find"see" a play? Students from the School for ings. In the right frame Sandy Ritzdorf the Visually Handicapped in Nebraska City locates a window and Wernsman relates curfound a way. Before curtain time was called tain design and pattern. for PSC' s recent performance of "Butterflies "Butterflies Are Free" is the story, Are Free," these handicapped youngsters pre- ironically, of a young blind man in New York viewed the stage set. Cliff Wilkenson and City trying to live a life of his own for the Doug Rose (left frame) feel a table, dis- first time. Having prior knowledge of the cussing its location with student codirector, scenery greatly enchanced understanding and 1919 - Mrs. Lester (Charlotte Lehn) Reid and Bob Wernsman. In the center frame (left to enjoyment of the show, the youngsters agreed. her husband spent six weeks last summer tour- right), Susie McDonald, Sherry Garett and At previous performances, they have explored ing Europe and made four visits behind the Jane Chestnut help each other discover a the stage after hearing the actors. iron curtain. She is at home at 206 W. Fremont, Phoenix, AZ.

1920's

1920 - Donald M. Overholt is a retired registered professional engineer. He has two sons and two daughters. He resides at 5109 Western Ave., Omaha, NE.

1921 - Mrs. Neva Hoak Nichols is at home at 7914 San Rafael Dr., Buena Park, CA.

PSC - UNL STUDY

PSC is the subject of a study being undertaken by the advertising department of the University of Nebraska's school of d journalism (Lincoln) which should prove bene Peru State College opened the secon ficial to both institutions. semester of basketball play January 7 at

NEW BASKETBALL COACH STARTS SEASON

The effort, as Peru State's President Doane with a new coach, Roger Schnaser. Douglas Pearson explains it, w.ill b.e an ad- Coach Schnaser completed his master 1 t h UN L Of arts degree in recreation at the Uni ver( d ) vertising agency-client re a ions ip. - · 1 t

1921 - Mrs. Ralph A. Helen Chapman Lou on students and faculty will examine assets and sity of Northern Colorado, Greeley, as Olson has one daughter, Suzanne, who at- 1 b"l ·t· f Pe State with hopes of semester. The Appleton, MN, native was tended PSC in '55-'56. She also has two ia i .i ies 0 ru ' assistant varsity basketball coach at St. grandchildren. She is at home at 2814 Swift, goals for the l0 7 -year Cloud (MN) state College where he had a N. Kansas City, MO. old institutio · teaching assistantship in physical education

1922 - Arthur E. Burley is now living in retirement. His occupation was millwork manufacturing. He resides at 6327 N. Muscatel Ave., San Gabriel, CA.

1923 - Mrs. Frank (Gladys Gunderson) Perkins did most of her early teaching in Fremont. She later became an English critic in the laboratory schools of Michigan State Normal College. She is now a retired widow living at 2006 N. Nye Ave., Fremont, NE.

1924 - Mrs. Ruth Blomquist Rumley has a daughter and son-in-law at Florida Technical University in Orlando and a grandson at New York State. She lives at 665 - 6th, P.O. Box 193, Port Orange, FL.

1925 - Mrs. Philena (Uhlig) Esmay is now retired after 24 years of service at Santa Monica College. She is at home at 3668 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.

1925 - Mrs. A. B. (Birdie Baldwin) Cockeral makes her home at 1972 Main Drive, Carson City, NV.

1925 - Bernard Oscar Bostrom is a retired chief chemist. He has three sons. He lives at 84537 9th St., Trona, CA.

1925 - Don I. Wilson is now living at 419 W. Court, Paris, IL.

1926 - Mrs. Donnell (Mary Sue Moore) Power and her husband have been living for the past year in their retirement spot on St. Mary's River, which was settled in 1634. Her address is Box 35, Rosecroft Rd., St. Mary's City, MD.

(1972-73). From 1969-72 he was head basketball coach and assistant track coach at MorHOUGHTON NAMED 'GREAT TEACHER'

Dr. Henrietta Fleck Houghton was named one of New York University's Great Teachers for 1973. She received the honor in April 1973. Dr. Fleck is professor emeritus of home economics education at the School of Education.

Professor Fleck, a 1923 two-year graduate of Peru State, received her four year degree at the University of Nebraska, earned her master's degree at Columbia University's teacher college and her PhD at Ohio State University. She also received an honorary doctorial degree from the University of Nebraska in 1970. Students at the University of Nebraska also honored Professor Houghton as a distinguished graduate when they named her a Master in 1968.

Her more than 200 articles on nutrition, family life and teaching methods and material have appeared in numerous publications ranging from the Journal of Home Economics and NEA Journal to Modern Miss. She is the author or co-author of 10 books, including Introduction to Nutrition and Toward Better Teaching of Home Economics, both of which are in second editions. She is now completing Youth as Consumers for Prentice-Hall.

In addition to serving on numerous educational and policy committies of the School of Education, Dr. Fleck has been active in her field as a consultant and speaker and as an officer of professional associations. She has been president of both the Department of Home Economics of the NEA and· the Southeastern District of the New York Home Economics Association.

ris Minnesota Public Schools.

"I was anxious to get into college coaching after completing my masters degree," commented Schnaser, "and.I am happily looking forward to the opportunity and challenge at Peru State College."

He added that he and his wife Linda " were greatly impressed with the of Peru State and the community when we visited theSchnasercampus."and his wife will serve as house parents at Delzell men's residence hall on the PSC campus. He will also assume other administrative duties in addition to his assignments to the coaching staff.

1 (MILLER, from p. l)

Though Miller had received no official statements about the Work Study Program, he commented, "I'm sure that they are both (the President and Congress) committed to it, at least at the previous level."

Miller said the Work Study Program, also launched in 1966, had been funded with $270.3 million in federal funds.

The NDSL was funded for $269.4 mill ion during the 1973-74 school year. The President has recommende.d that this total be reduced to $5 million for the upcoming year, while the Senate and House have suggested a raise, bringing the figure to $293 million for 1974-75.

Miller described a bill proposed by Congress that would provide $20 million on a 50-50 matching basis to encourage states to provide scholarship

He stated that the Nebraska State Legislature will probably develop a state scholarship for NE residents. Students in other states, Miller added, should check with state ·officials concerning similar scholarships.

1800' s

1894 - Miss Susan W. Norton states that she has had the opportunity to attend several Northern California Reunion meetings. She is now living in a retirement home and her address is 1319 N. Madison St., Apt. 515, Stockton, CA.

1899 - Fanny Moore Smith will reach her 99th birthday in June. She graduated from the kindergarten section of Old Peru. She is now living at Garden View Care Center, Shenandoah, IA.

1900' s

1903 - Nan (Bartos) Fitz-Patrick is at home at 5048 Vincent Ave., South, Minneapolis, MN.

PERU ALUM LEAVES 'MAGNIFICENT LEGACY'

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six brothers and sisters, five are Peru grads.

- Carrie E. Hessetine lives at 2824 N. GULIZIA ARRIVES FOR SPRING SEMESTER 66th Ave., Omaha, NE. She notes that of her Cora Harriet Chittenden, who died on Richard Gulizia, 30, joined the Peru July 20, 1973, left what one friend called, State College staff as assistant professor "a magnificent legacy." Her character was of education for the spring 1973-74 semester. strong, her ability, unique. He will teach educational psychology classes

She was born on a farm in Dawson County and supervise student teachers, according to Nebraska, on July 6, 1888. In 1907 she en- Dr. Thomas Scherer, Dean of Education, Busitered the Normal School at Peru, graduating ness and Physical Education. in 1909. Various teaching assignments led Gulizia taught social studies, political her to meet her future husband, Ora Stanley science and sociology in Omaha parochial Duffendack. The couple lived in such places schools with two years' experience each as Cole Camp, MO: Tulsa, OK; Princeton, NJ; at Notre Dame, Holy Name, and Duchesne high Ann Arbor, MI; Madison, WI; and, at the time schools.

1908 - J. Harold Williams reports from 1286 Woodruff Ave., Los Angeles, CA that no news is good news.

1908 - David L. Carlson tells us that he is still hitting that little white ball down the fairway. He is at home at 215 4th Ave. N., Twin Falls, ID. of Cora's death, Woodbridge, CT.

In 1968-69 he was a visiting instructor

1908 - Edna (Beach) Adair is at home at Cora Duffendack was especially able in at UN-0 teaching exceptional children. 3707 Red Canon Ave., Colorado Springs, CO. organizational and executive functions. She After graduating from Omaha South High had a gift for relating to young people, de- School in 1961, he received his BS (1966) voting much time to personal counseling. Th and MS (1968) degrees from the University lives of many people have been enriched and of Nebraska, Omaha, in secondary education,

1908 - Stella (Lull) Perry reminisces of the old days and says hi to all her friends from 3332 Zeering Dr., Denair, CA. touched by her warmth and sincerity. majoring in social studies. He has comDr. and Mrs. Duffendack have estab- pleted course work toward his EdD from the

1909 - Ora Andrews Barrett is at home at 301 lished a memorial scholarship fund to be- University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a genera- Peterson, Apt. 111, Fort Collins, CO. come operative when Or. Duffenda(k passes on. list secondary education major in curriculum.

PERU

TO BE MOLi: SPECIALIZED u:mER GOV. EXON BUDGET PROPOSAL

"More specialized with some programs becoming support areas," is how PSC President Douglas Pearson describes the impact Governor J.J. Exon's new budget recommendation for the four state colleges will have on Peru.

The four-point program, outlined in a press conference at the capitol on Jan. 11, is said by state officials to be based on "realities of declining enrollment."

No dollar figures were announced but will be revealed in the Governor's budget recommendation. He indicated figures will be up from last year's $8.4 million.

If adopted by the Unicameral, the formula will be applied to current budget requests and enrollment data. A key thrust is streamlined management practice with the four colleges--Peru, Wayne, Chadron, and Kearney--assessing major programs, courses and departments for effective planning and program development.

Point one focuses on faculty staffing. Under the present plan, staffing is based on student credit hours. Under the proposed plan, it would be based on teacher load, kind of class and time spent on research and improvement. Under the present plan, Peru stands to drop 1.69 with a total reduction for the four colleges of for next year. Under the proposed plan, an increase of 4.45 is projected for Peru with a .67 faculty drop throughout the system.

Point two considers student enrollment. Under Exon' s program, "empty slots" in classrooms would be filled with students qualifying for student remission. Based on estimates of high school students in Nebraska planning to enroll in state institutions of higher education, an anticipated 1,208 free slots can be filled with new tuition remissions. One hundred and twelve are computed for Peru.

Point three involves an economy of scale curve which recognizes that there are certain overhead expenditures in any institution, regardless of size. Cost per student is known to increase as the institution size decreases. Kearney State, for example, is considered at 1.0 on curve, meaning their enables them to realize maximum economies in operations. Per student cost is 1.76 percent more at Peru than at Kearney.

The net effect of Exon' s enronment plan would be increased enrollment with a side benefit, say state officials, of increased dormitory rental.

Point four is "distribution of cash funds," said to "stabilize the instructional services program" (faculty salaries) by to services, general instructional operations and related instructional services, the dollar amount of the budget would '.llOllld in these areas. When enrollments were increasing, explains Exon, tuition was the primary source for instructional services. But programs have recently suffered from faculty reductions caused by enrollment drops which cuts cash funds, he adds.

Under his proposal, apportionment for instructional services be percentage of the total budget. Peru's allocation figures 40 percent for services, 36 for general instructional operations, and 24 for related instructional services.

Dr. Pearson, commenting on overall effects of the Governor's recommendation, says there would have to be "more 'give and take' internally, but overa 11 we could become a stronger institution."

1909 - Mrs. Elizabeth (Moody) Terry has moved from her Sun City, California home to the Ephrata Nursing Home, Ephrata, WA.

1910's

1911 - Mrs. John (Esse Teich) Emmert teaches organ lessons and helps at the local community theater where her husband is director. She resides at 423 Hubbard, Coeurd'alene, ID.

1911 - Cecelia (Wehrs) Forell is living in Chester, NE.

1912 - Esther V. Anderson Wells is now 83 years old and is still able to make it on her own. She makes her home at 837 N. Linden, Wahoo, NE.

1912 - Ebba (Wahlstrom) Edstrom is living in Haven House Nursing Home, Wahoo, NE.

1913 - Mrs. Richard (Millicent Smalley) Endres has lived five years in an apartment overlooking the city, Sound and Olympic Mountains at 421 Bellevue Ea., Seattle, WA.

1913 - Mrs. Vida V. (Van Camp) Grim sends best wishes from 529 E. 14th Ave., Apt. 15, Denver, CO.

1914 - Robert O. Vernon is past president and manager of the Foreign Trade Association of Southern California. He has also taught at Woodbury College, Los Angeles, CA. He is at home at 2627 N. Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, CA.

1914 - Mrs. Walter (Vera Snider) Kirtley states that through Peru publications she was able to get in touch with Grace Harding Nystrom ('14). She is at home at Apt. 818, The Plaza 5th Ave., St. Petersburg, FL.

1915 - Mrs. Cassus (Ruth Courtright) Kennedy makes her home in Brownville, NE.

- Mrs. E.H. (Beatrice Blythe) Adee enJoys being a member of Senior Citizens. She lives in Sutherland, NE.

An open door for any student--with or without an appointment--is the policy of Peru's new president, Dr. Douglas W. Pearson.

An Ord, NE native, Dr. Pearson was selected as the college's 20th president on July 24, 1973 by the State Board of Trustees.

Before coming to Peru, Dr. Pearson served as the dean of students at Tennessee Wesleyan College, Athens, TN.

His educational background includes an undergraduate degree in music education from the University of Nebraska in 1961 and a masters degree in education administration from NU in 1967. He received a PhD in higher education administration at George Peabody College, Nashville, TN, in 1971. Before going to Tennessee, Dr. Pearson taught for seven years in Nebraska public schools at Shelby, Falls City and Norfolk.

In commenting on his impressions after first taking the position, Dr. Pearson discovered " ... a faculty highly competent in their area of teaching and extremely concerned and dedicated to the welfare of their students. The students are an exciting group of people who have brought a sense of inquiry, search and enthusiasm to our campus."

HOMECOMING REUNITES PSC GRADS

Graduates of Peru State College from classes of 1948 and 1933 gathered on their college's fifty-second homecoming eve, Oct. 12, for dinner and reunion at Arbor Manor in Auburn.

Thirteen '33 grads and 11 from the class of '48 were joined by spouses, friends, Peru Achievement Foundation Development DirectorAlumni Director Edward Craren and Mrs. Craren of Peru.

Applauded for traveling the farthest were Mr. and Mrs. Ora Ferguson, Reedsport, OR, '33, and Mrs. Floyd Aufenkamp, Anchorage, AK, '48.

Most of those attending the reunion participated in a full day of homecoming activity Sat. beginning with a 9 a.m. coffee at the PSC Student Center. A morning parade, all-alumni luncheon, afternoon Peru victory over Kearney, post-game coffee, residence hall open houses and evening homecoming play provided entertainment and opportunity to reminisce.

Attending the 1933 reuinion were: Lenora Bernard Parker* and her husband, Randal, Hastings; Frances Axtell Bugbee, '37 and husband, Virgil*, Osceola; Belva Carder Garst* and husband, Orville, Rock Port, MO; Elizabeth Sprague Ferguson* and husband, Ora, Reedsport, OR; Leona Givens Heaps*, Council Bluffs, IA; Dorothy Harkson Skarr* and husband, S.A., Davey; Homer Hatcher*, Grand Junction, CO; William Howard Hatcher*, Denver, CO; Elizabeth Jodry Vanderford* and husband, J. Sterling, Auburn; Dorothy Keys Iverson* and husband, Clarence, Nebraska City; Paul 'Landolt* and Mrs. Lando 1t, Linco l n; Roscoe Tolly*, North Platte; Joyce Grubb, '34, Council Bluffs; and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lintz, Hastings. (* denotes '33 graduate.)

Peru graduates of 1948 attending were: Bonnie Aufenkamp Heimbuck, Anchorage, AK; Phyllis Elaine Brier Gleason, Lincoln; Barbara Berger Johnson, Lincoln; Ellen Duerfeldt Clements and her husband, Arthur, Merriam, KS; Aileen Wheeldon Graham and husband, Ralf, Manhattan, KS; Jean Meister Redfern, La Mirada, CA; Sally Ray Miller and husband, Gail, Altus, OK; Percy Schmelzer and Mrs. Schmelzer, Fort Collins, CO.

All attending the '48 reunion were PSC graduates except Mrs. Schmelzer.

FINANCIAL AID POSES NO. 1 PROBLEM

The major problem facing colleges and universities in the United States is lack of financial aid for students, according to a press release following a San Diego, CA, meeting of university and college presidents. This was the finding of the 215 presidents polled who attended the November conference. The meeting was sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.

According to Don Miller, director of financial aid at Peru State College, there are four major divisions in federally funded money for students.

These include the Basic Education Opportunity Grant (BEOG), Supplementary Educational Opportunity (SEOG), College Work Study, and the National Direct Student Loan (NDSL).

Miller cited President Nixon's budget recommendations to Congress (a $959 million

appropriation for the BEOG program) as a marked increase over the $122.l million appropriated to freshmen last year when the program was first implemented.

However, the Senate and House, in a compromise appropriation, has set $500 million aside for the BEOG, Miller noted. The program would then be expanded to include funds available to both freshmen and sophomores in the 1974-75 school year, he said.

Nixon recommended a complete drop in the SEOG program from the $210.3 million that was distributed during the 1973-74 school year. In the compromise appropriation still in committee, the Senate and the House recommended that funds match those allowed last year.

Fanned in 1966, Miller said, the SEOG program was then known as the Educational Opportunity Grant. (Cont'd. p. 2)

AFTER VICTORY. GATHERING--Following PSC's 28-0 homecoming victory over Kearney State, Oct. 13, alumni and friends of the college met at the student center to happily replay the game over coffee. Pictured (1 to r) are Ellen Broyles Harper, '54, Peru; Nellie McAuley, '20-'23, Peru; Mrs. Clyde Barrett, '57, Peru; Mrs. Curt Lindell and Mr. Lindell, '54, Omaha;

Volume XXIII Number 2 February, 1974

Ward Harper, fs., Peru, and 1

John Thomas, '73, Falls City. An estimated 260 PSC alumni attended Sat. activities in their honor beginning with a morning coffee, highlighted by a pregame luncheon, and concluded with the post-game gathering, reports Alumni Director Edward Craren. In addition to alumni living near Peru, grads came from AK, OR, OK, WY, CO, ID, and IL.

Ho1neco1ning Activities To Begin October 4

Summ,er Activities Are Numerous

watching, and many other outd()or tivities.

Mr Tom Fitzgerald had twenty students enrolled for Tennis at .P.S.C. the .first summer session, while second session music students took off-campus classes.at the Brownville Summer Music Festivafin' Strings, Organ, Piano, and Voice.

Homecoming Schedule

season - Gus Krajicek from Papillion, Nebraska, who has. been moved to offensive. guard, and Dave McDaniel from Bethany, Missouri, who has been moved to linebacker Both· were NAIA .honorable mention selections last year. Another Friday, October 4 mainstay is halfback Gary Rosenbeck of Student Pep Rally Guthrie Center, Iowa, who earned NAIA S'iturday, October 5 District II All-Star team honorable

9:30 A.M. - Open House, sponsored by mention.

Thousand Oaks Chapter of Alumni Before the Homecoming game, the Peru Association gridrrien will have four games under their

11:00 A.M. - Homecoming Parade belts. They should be ready for

12:00.Noon - Class Dinners and Meetings Benedictine. They also should be well on

i:oo P.M ._'._ Football Game, Muscatine their way to bettering their last year's College vs Peru (Band Day exercises Nebraska College Conference record, at half-time) when they tied with the Kearney for first

5:00 - 7:30 - Booster Club Hospitality, piace. ·

Class Dinners

Pre-game festivities will feature the

si'oo P.M. - Homecoming Play, "Born recently organized Peru State Marching Yesterday" by Garson Kanin Band, under the direction of professor

10:00 P.M. - Homecoming Dance David Edris. Half-time entertainment will be furnished by the .combined bands of Homecoming is. Saturday, oc::.tober fifth. over twenty area high schQOls. This is a While manydetails are yet to be worked part of Band Day, which is being held out tbe accompan..n calen:"'"'" of events simµlta:n.eo.•usly wi.·tlJ .ao And , of .·· shoilldbe an course,the crowning of the Homecoming' planning to attend. We hope that many will queen. be able .to do s0

Besides providing many activities for students both on and off the Peru·campus, Peru State College extends it facilities to many persons outside the student realm. During the Interim Session, Dr. George Schottenhamel took nine persons on the Lincolnland Tour, while Dr. Leland Sherwood chauffeured his five students around Southeast Nebraska for his course: Sketching Tour of Points of Interest in S.E. Nebraska. Mrs Mary Ruth Wilson hosted the National P.E.O. Convention on the Peru Campus. This event was attended by nearly 400 ladies.

During the first summer session, Dr. Gilbert E. Wilson was the host for approximately 40 senior high and 79 junior high school student13 at the two band camps. The band camp students entertained their families and friends at the concerts on June 14 and June 21.

Approximately 90 students attended the Volleyball Clinic during 3-7 and Jtine 10-14 which was directed by Miss Mary Jo Mier.

Mr Fred Hamann took his studen\s to Washington for their Aerospace. Science Workshop. After they returned, they viewed the N .A.S.A. Spacemobile which had been set up at Peru. The last phase of the course was a tour of Eppley Airport"in Omaha.

1 The first Cheerleading Clinic was held at Peru in the latter part of the summer, July 8-12. The Pepster All-Star cheerleaders from Cincinnati, Ohio, conducted the clinic in which approximately seventy-five high school girls participated. Mr John Letts was the director of this clinic.

New Doctorates Are Awarded

From: the .conclusion of the game until Tentatively scheduled to kick-off the start of the play, nothing has as yet Homecoming is a pep rally on Friday been scheduled except for members of the evening; This will be under the direction of Bobcat Boosters' Club, who will have the Student Governing Body and the Cheer available the hospitality room at the Leaders.

Dr. George Schottenhamel took ten persons with him on his Nebra$kaland Tour µie summer session. The trip five and a'Jew Qf the places they toured were Pioneer Village at Minden, Nebr., Fort Kearney, Halsey State Forest, Fort Niobrara Game Refuge, Fort Robinson, .Lake McConaughy, Buffalo Bill Cody's Home, and the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island.

V.F.W. building. It J.s expected that some

Activities will get under way at 9:30 class re-unions will be scheduled: Saturday morning with a coffee. hour Mr Edward Clark, drama coach,. and a sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Chapter cast oftalented students are hard at work of. the Alumni Association. This will be preparing the Homecoming play, which held at the Student Center, which will be will be presented at seven-thirty Saturday open most of the day. Make it your evening. It will also be presented at eight headquarters or gathering .point. o'clock on Thursday and Friday evenings.

At eleven o'clock the Homecoming The play they have chosen is "Born parade will start. In addition to the Yesterday," a 1946 Broadway hit by colorful floats, the parade will feature Garson Katlin. Mr Clark said ofthe·play: bands from more than twenty area high· "'Born Yesterday' goes deeper than its schools. surface plot of political corruption. The

The time from the conclusion of the play reinforces the basic American parade until game time is reserved for democratic principles and values of viewing the campus, visiting, or attending personal honesty and individual freedom class luncheons. Class luncheons are being on which our country was founded. "Born arranged independently by each class, and Yesterday" is quickly becoming a classic· you will undoubtedly receive information American comedy." about the time and place from your class Homecoming festivities will conclude chairman. with a dance following the play.

Kick-off time for the Homecoming game is 2:00 P.M The opponent is Benedictine College of ,Atchison, Kansas. In their meeting last year, Peru won; and Tom Fitzgerald, Athletic Director, says that prospects are bright for a repeat.

Coach Bob Riley, who joined the staff this year, has introdµced the Wishbone offense· and a defense. Coach Riley has a college coaching record of 28 wins· and 5 losses.

The Peru squad of 70 men is made t;tp of .25 'ret.urning players, junior college transfers, and a fine group of freshmen. "We're lacking veterans," Riley adrriits. "Half of our starters could be freshmen and transfers. But we have an aggressive and enthusiastic club." ·

Among returning lettermen are two NCC defensive all.,star selections from last

Bobcat Booster Club Is Formed

Sports fans - whether they be alums, area residents, or far-away friends - are invited to become Bobcat Boosters, the newly organized support arm for Peru State College's athletic program.

"We realize. that we may miss contacting some," said Tom Fitzgerald, athletic director. "But information and membership forms are available through the Peru State athletic office to any who inquire."

An expansion of the college's earlier P10 Club, the Bobcat .Booster Club is .set up '<Continued on page 3)

Mr Roger Schnaser taught the Outdoor Recreation course the first summer session. The four students enrolled enjoyed camping out, visiting the zoo, bird-

Drought Aid Funds Available

Freshman and· sophomore college students in Nebraska and other plains states whose family income will be affected by drought conditions may file supplemental applications for a Basic Education Opportunity Grant (BEOG) according to Donald Miller, Peru State College Financial Aids director. Miller recently visited with Nebraska congressmen and Department of Health, Education and Welfare officials _1,o determine additional federal funds available.

"Applications for BEOG funds were completed some time ago by most Nebraska college students, and aid granted was based on 1973 family resources; so students affected by drought conditions should check with the college financial aids officer soon for possible · revision," Miller said.

"Grants for 1974-75 are based on income from 1973," Miller explained, "but in checking eligibility for the supplemental application, Washington officials indicated the 'natural disaster' clause will cover students from drought areas with financial problems."

Calculation customarily takes. from three to. four weeks; so grants should be available· to eligible Nebraska students early this. fall. ·

Edward G. Camealy

Edward G. Camealy, associate professor of vocal music, was awarded a Doctorate in Music Education by the University of Colorado on May 24. At Peru, Dr. Camealy is primarily concerned with vocal music, stringed instruments, .and elementary music materials and· techniques.

Tom Fitz-gera}d

Tom· Fitzgerald, athletic director,, received his Doctorate of Education with a· major in secondary education from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in July. Dr.' Fitqerald keeps busy as athletic chairman of"lhe physical ,education department, coach and

President's Letter

ding machine business. We used the

_ money earned 1 from investments to pur-

There are many factors which con- chase pop and candy machines which were tribute to a successful organization. It placed in the college dormitories, Rex seems especially true when the Allgood kept the machines full and runorganization is as complex as Peru State ning, and we took the money out. It was College. A smooth running well oiled great while it lasted and earned .us many a machine requires each part to run in dollar, but eventually the machines began harmony with the rest. So it is with your to wear out. The time came when it was college. advisable to sell them and get out of the

How important, really, are the alumni vending business. and friends and what are their respon- A year ago last spring .the board took a sibilities'? When a person is one among momentous step in the hirfug of a full time over 9000 people, the individual can secretary. Office space was furnished by become lost in the maze of humanity. the college in the Administration Building, However, the total impact of a united and and Ed Craren moved in. Unfortunately coordinated effort can have effeets far our efforts came right at J>ne. of the beyond the wildest expectations. So, it .rockiest times in the history of Peru tstate would seem the first responsibility must be College. Ed put forth a great .effort, and active participation. In other words, take a those of us who are close to the operation of piece of the action. The winning attitude is the foundation know that many of the beginning to develop on our campus, and he made will be of great influence it's fun to be aware. m commg years. However, 1 feel sure that

Let me encourage each of you to Ed felt he was not achieving the rather maintain an interest and a current lofty goals he had publicly announced at knowledge of your college. In addition the time he joined us; so when another your support on several fronts is crucial position beckoned, he accepted it. the ongoing su,cce8s of this college. Your Bill Snyder now joins our staff as the support is needed in such areas as new Executive Secretary. As the word got maintaining a positive referring around that Bill was one of the applicants a prospecti'1e student, contributing for the position, I received numerous whatever funds are possible, naming the calls and personal visi!s from incollege in your will, participating in your div1duals who were encouraging us to hire alwnni chapter, and notifying the campus him. f!e was hired on the unanimous vote of your concerns and constructive of the 6oard. He officially took over on the suggestions. fifteenth of August. I assure Bill the

This institution has a long glorious .backing of all of us and hope that all history of which we can all be proud. Its alumni and friends of Peru State College record stands on its merits. Your help will aid him in his endeavors. is vital in affording the same opportunities The .Peru Achievement Foundation has to future generations as those wllich become a vital force in the upsurge of Peru produce this distinguished heritage. State College. Certainly the funds we

In closing 1 would like to acknowledge furnish for scholarships are our greatest the contributions made to .the college by help, Yet our board honestly tries to push Ed Craren. He served with distinguished Peru State in every possible way. dedication. Looking to the future,. we are Who are the big contributors to our indeed fortunate .to have Bill Snyder now foundatjon'? We now have many filling Ed's chair. businesses in our general area who are DOUGLAS w, PEARSON contributmg a hundred dollars or more to; · the founaation each year. These firms· noted on the backs ofall sports programi;

Peru Achievement Founda.tion

H my memory serves me correctly, next year will mark the twentieth anniversary of the Peru Achievement Foundation. The fact that I have served on its board for all but the first year makes me one of the "old timers." During. the early years most of our meetings were called at the option of the president of our board. We did have an annual.meeting that w;:ts generally hosted by the college, but the majority of our meetings rather informal and were held whenever the occasion demanded.

Commencement.

Spring and summer commencement exercises added 189 names to the roll of Peru State College alumni.

On Sunday, May 12, a crowd of over two thousand heard Governor J. J. Exon urge 167 graduates to ·assume roles of leadership on local, state, national and international levels.

He claimed the demand to be made of leader$hip will include identification of the causes of problems, accurate and adequate evaluation of feasible alternatives, and a fair and just application of the best solution.

"With enthusiastic and unqualified support of students, alumfii and southeast Nebraska residents; the dynamic force of creative leadership; and a strong team effort have already increased enrollment and ushered in a new era of optimism and success for the oldest institution of higher education in our state," the Governor added. · '

.Congressman .Charles Thone told the twenty-two summer Commencement graduates, "You have a brain, a heart, and courage. Throughout your life I hope that

PAF Names

New Director

Peru Achievement Foundation trustees have appointed Bill Snyder, formerly on the Peru State College faculty, as director of development.

· The foundation president, Allan Casey of Auburn, commented, "Bill, a native of southeast Nebraska with the interests of Peru State College high in his loyalties, is well acquainted with the needs of the college and the opportunities available through the Foundation. The trustee's choice shows great confidence· in his qualifications."

you will use that brain, that you.will he a student every day.

"I hope th.at you will use your heart to help others, to make the world a little better. I hope you will use your courage to tackle tough assignments, to let your heart lead you where yotir brain warns you not to go."

Four individuals were graduated "With Highest Distinction": Mary Elizabeth Hill, Taoor, Iowa; Stephanie Glenn Lang, Pawnee City, Nebraska; Carol Zorn Wheeler, Auburn, Nebraska; and Carla Vosberg Gilliland, Humboldt, Nebraska. Thirteen were graduated "With High Distinction."

Fritz Stehlik of Nebraska City receh:ed the Helen Cole Pollard Award given by the Peru Achievement Foundation in memory of Mrs Pollard, a 1901 graduate and a charter member of the foundation. Stehlik served as a leader in student government while working toward ·a degree in business administration. On May 17 he married Charlene Lutz of Nebraska City, and. he plans to study law at the University of Nebraska Lincoln this fall, The fiftieth presentation of. Peru Achievement· Foundationis oldest award, the Swenson award, was made t.o Barry Reed of Henry, lliinois. Tlie award wall established in 1925 by Bert and Stella. ($pillner) Swenson in mem9ry 9f their son ·. and his P(ll'ents. Mrs Swenson died. in 1953, and he in February, 1963. Both were members of the class of 1909.

Reed received a Bachelor of degree in physical education, He earned four football letters and three track letters, was 1973 Nebraska College Conference discus champion, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings last Januaey. He reported to their pre-season training camp in Bloomington, Minnesota, in July. ..,

Editor's Comment

so they derive some advertising value. Itiis hoped that this list will be greatly enlarged this fall. .Of course the real money corites ·· from the thousands of alumfii ./who remember their alma mater each 'year with a check H more of you would just ' realize that an annual gift of five or ten dollars really adds up when totaled in with many others.

·· Our greatest new effort in the coming will be with large corporations and with bequests through wills. Large corporations often find themselves paying

excess profits in taxes or giving the money in gifts to tax deductible funds. Our job is, first, finding the corporations that are in this predicament and, second, convincing them that the Peru Achievement Foundation is worthy of some of their money. My personal view is that our real hope forthe future lies in people's remembering us through their wills. What better way can you think of for continuing a family name indefinitely than through the annual gift of a scholarship in that name'? Large gifts can be placed in restricted accounts

Wm. Snyder

This issue of the "Peru Stater" looks far previous issues, SQme of you will not like its We do not partkularly like it either, though we join several universities in its use. But money and labor talk, and in the case of the "Peru Stater" they talked very loudly.

Previous issuell were put out under the direction of Don Carfile and, later, Ed Craren, Director of the Peru Achievement Foundation. Many hours of student and clerical help went into asselilbling, stapling, and addressing. But this ·spring the college and the Achievement ·Foundation called a halt. A more ec9nomical way must be found

For the first half of its existence, P AF operated on funds that were forthcoming ·from. alumni and friends of the College, who wpuld entice money from veterans' groups and other organizatiolls. 1 recall tfiat a veterans' organization in - "'< Plattsmouth used to give us two hundred dollars a year for a scholarship, but they reserved the right to select a Plattsmouth student. Twenty years ago a hundreddollar scholarship was of real value to the needy student and could definitely .influence his coming to Peru for his education. Thus, while the amount of money we handled was quite small, we did a great amount of good with it.

Then .came a period when, under the able guidance of John Lewis and Larry Ebner, the foundation went into the ven-

where only the income can be used for scholarships. This means that the fund itself will continue virtually forever. We are in hopes that we can convince .a great i:iumber of people that "while they may not want to give their money away now, they can remember us in their wills."

I wefoome ideas from anyone who is interested in Peru State College. Call or write me your suggestions.

M. ALLAN CASEY

PEARSON HEADS STATE COLLEGE COUNCIL

Peru State College i>resident Douglas Pearson was elected. president of the four state colleges' Council of Presidents for the coming year at their meeting July 12. Dr. Lyle Seymour, Wayne State president, was named secretary. Ward Reesman of Falls City is chairman of the State College Board.

history instructor in 1970 and later became social science department chairman. He taught social studies in Columbus High

·School the past year.

Earning B.S. and M. Ed. degrees from the University of Nebraska, Snyder taught five years at Johnson-Brock high school and served as principal there in li!69-70.

He and his wife and two children returned to Peru on August 8, and he assumed his duties on August 15.

Snyder, a native.of Pawnee City, joined the Peru State faculty as economics and I could devote this entire column to recalling memories of those fine people who gave their tiµle to serve on the board. One whoe dry·· wit sparked many a discussion was Nell Pollard. Each year she would point out that she had nothing to contribute and suggest that she be replaced with some one else. Her suggestions were never followed, for her astute remark$ more than made up for any shortcomings her advancing age might have provoked.

Ed Craren, the previous director, resigned the ·position in July. to become assistant director of emergency health services with the Nebraska Department of Health.

The Peru Achievement Foundation was created in 1955 and has successfully raised funds for student scholarships and advancement of Peru State College. ·

At the annual May meeting of the Foundation, a fifty-six per cent increase in fund raising was reported for last year with a noted increase in southeast Nebraska community business-industry endowments.

as officers with second-term President Casey are Joe Masopust, vice president-treasurer, and Art Majors, secretary, both of Peru.

The Thousand Oaks chapter (Peru) of the alumni association was asked to help. Ultimately a plan was worked out whereby the members of the Thousand Oaks chapter would he responsible for the editing and other labor, while .the college would guarantee the financing on a limited basis.

All the labor is voluntary; so, to keep it from becoming burdensome, we have distributed itas much as is possible. I am the general editor. Professor emeritus Harold Johnson is alumni news editor. He i$ assisted by correspondents from each of the chapters. The presidents of the college and of the Peru Achievement foundation are supplying material pertinent to their respective areas From time to time others will assume specific, , one-time responsibilities • such .as the article by Ernie Longfellow and the memorium section by Professor-emeritus L. V. Mathews

Finally, we rely heavily on the news releases put out by Sue Fitzgerald, news and sports informationist for the college; Our target is four per year. So look for one in January, another ·.just before Commencement, and the fourth ·in early swnmer.

Meanwhile, keep in touch with your chapter correspondant, or send any information about yourself and other alumni·· · directly to Mr Harold Johnson· or to. me.

SILAS E. SUMMERS

IN MEMOR·IAM

Prepared by L. B. Mathews

a member of Eastern Star, the Christian Church, the Mountain-plains and the International Business Teachers associations.

She is survived by two sisters, Edna Weare and Vivian· (Weare) Van Camp; both of Lexington, and by one brother, Harold Weare of Paradise, California.

Miss Weare had a happy, genial, outgoing personality, and her friendship was much appreciated by both students and colleagues.

NELLIE M. CAREY

Nellie M. Carey, librarian at Peru State College from 1944-1957, died July 10 in a Lincoln hospital. She was eighty-three.

JYew Offerings At Peru State

Those of you who left Peru State College · twenty years ago - even those who left only two years ago - would hardly recognize the curriculum of today. New degrees; new majors, and special programs have been added to meet the demands and needs of today's students.

Added this fall is a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in accounting. As is to be expected, it offers considerable work in accounting and business law. In addition, part of the student's work will be under the direction and supervision of personnel from the National Small Business Bureau.

R.T.BENFORD

·Robert (Ted) Benford, Emeritus Professor of Piano and .Organ, passed away very suddenly at his home in Peru on the evening of December 22, 1973. Although .his health had been critical· for several years, he was buoyant and energetic to the end. In fact, his last evening was spent happily visiting at a dinner party with friends.

Ted was the fifth child in the family of a Flint, Michigan, Congregati<mal minister. As a boy he was a musician in his father's He held an artist's degree from :Ypsilanti, Michigan. It was there that he tnet Jennie Skeels, who became Mrs Bendord. in 1924. In 1926 they moved to Beru. Heearned an A. B. at Peru State College, an M.A. at the University of Michigan, and did. graduate work at the universities of Iowa, Chicago, and Nebraska. ·

The have two daughters, both musical- Kathlyn (Mrs Harold Reed, '44) ofElkhQrn, Nebraska, and Patricia (Mrs James; '52) of Greeley, C91ora:d0 •. I\ffs. has nxoved .to · G'feeley to be· 'tl:ear Patricia'' and her family. Jennie's address is. 1815 22nd Street, Aparfment 17, Greeley, Colorado, 80631..

Ted was head of the Fine Arts Division at the time o{ his ·retirement. The auditorium of the Fine Arts Building was named .in his honop... Among the organizations of which he was a member is the Association of American Composers and .Conductors, to whose library he compositions. Selections from ' thiS ·library ·were produced in Lincoln Center,. New York City, in 1964. Ted's compositions range from vocal and organ solos, to cantatas, anthems, and church music. His teaching philosophy, from beginners with finger exercises to the very advanced .students, was to make musfo interesting and enjoyable.

At the college and in the community, Ted's nimble fingers, brilliant musical skills, and spendid sense of what was appropriate furnished a joyous background for our happy· occasions and comforting solace in our times of grief. He never refused a request to play· even if it meant a health hazard, as it did in late years.

His memory is treasured by a host of former students, by his colleagues, and by many friends.

A native of Hebron, Nebraska, Miss Carey lived in Lincoln for fifty years, where she was· a member of Trinity Methodist Church, PEO, and Nebraska. Library Association. She had also been a librarian at Hastings, and was a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan College. Burial was in Lincoln Memorial Park.

ALBERT DAHLSTROM

Albert Dahlstrom - quiet, efficient, helpful custodian of the Acpninistration Building from 1920 to his refaement in 1948 - died at· his home in Denver, July 12, 1974. He was ninety-six years of age. After retiring from the college staff, he cared for the Methodist Church for many years, largely as a labOr of love.

Mr Dahlstrom is survived bY. his wife, Selma Grossoehme by .one son; Roy of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and by two daughters, Mrs Harold (Margaret) Bosley of New York City, and Mrs.Omer (Daisy) Timmons of Denver.

Retired Faculty

Perhaps you are interested in the· whereabouts and activities ·of the retired faculty members. Here is a brief run-down on most of them.

Inez Sproul is li:ving in Eldorado, Kansas, and giving <::onsiderable time to helping her sister, whose husband is ill.

R. D. Moore just recently left Omaha to take up residence near his daughter Sue '60.and her husband Carroll Johnson '60 at Littleton, Colorado. His son Bob '57 and his wife Maxine '59 are also leaving Omaha University for a new job in Indiana.

Al Wheeler and his wife are stillli:ving m Mathews, North Carolina, where he keeps busy with golf, golf, golf.

Neal Gomati and his wife are living in Auburn, Nebraska. Dr. Gomon is enjoying his garden and has recently assumed the presidency of the Nebraska.City chapter of the Retired Teachers Association. His wife, Marion '65, is teaching in the elementary school

Vic Jindra is residing at the Good Samaritan Home in Auburn, Nebraska.

·Frieda Rowalt, Alma Ashley, and F. H. Larson are all living in Lincoln., Nebraska, WhElre they are engaged in various church, social and civic activities. Miss Ashley just completed a term as state president of the Retired Teachers Association.

Another new offering is · that of Associate of Arts · as medical secretary. This two-year program differs from that of conventional secretary in the amount of work required in the field of science: Chemistry, Biology, Micro-Biology, and Human Physiology. Experience in

Remembering ·

ByERNESTLONGFELLOW.

Some years ago, Don Carlile came back from a Kiwanis meeting in San Francisco and said to rrie, "I'll bet you can't guess whom I met at the convention." Of course I had no idea who it might be, and he went on to tell of meeting Malcom Robertson, of J. M. McKenzie, founder of Peru St.ate College.

Having done a great deal of research on the history of Peru, I was familiar with the role played by J. M. and Charlotte McKenzie, but I never expected to meet any of their descendants.

Old wheel of fortune was turning relentlessly, and last week/we had the pleasure of visiting with none other than the aforementioned Malcom Robertson and his wife who were on their way to· a meeting in the east. They decided to stop for a look at the college founded over a hundred years •ago by • his greatgrandfather, and pick up a book of its history. We had a very pleasant, though too short, visit with them.

As though that were not enough, the next day we were accorded the added pleasure of a visit with Dr. Sam Brownell, his wife Esther (Delzell) Brownell '23, their son Richard, his wife and five ·children, Mrs Mary (Ogg) Delzell '17, and. Donna Jane, youngest daughter of W. N. Delzell.

Having gone to high school with Esther and having been well acquainted with the Delzell family for many years, it is always a pleasure to see any of the family.

W. N. Delzell became a legendary figure in the history of Peru State and earned the title of "The Beloved Dean." His association with the college started in 1890 'when his mother, Jane Delzell, came to Peru Normal School. '.!,'he boys both graduated and went forth to seek their fortunes.

In 1905 W. N. Delzell returned to Peru to assist in the math department, and in 1906 he organized a commerce dept. and taught business classes for many years. He was· elected vice-president of the school in 1918 and named as dean of men in 1921. He retired as Dean Emeritus in 1938 and died June 22, Delzell Hall was named in his honor.

medical machine transcription is also part of the program.

"The purpose," said Dean Clyde Barrett, "is to familiarize the student with the medical and scientific terminology found in work as a medical secretary."

Women of the Peru area who are looking for an inexpensive way to expand their horizons find the college'" "TWOday's Woman" program attractive. Designed around a homemaker's schedule, the tuition-free program is funded from the Nebraska Legislature's $70,000. appropriation· to Peru State.

Memories

E:c:Beck

As I scanned the current "Peru Stater," it came to me that some classma.tes of my college days or some student of mine from my teaching days at Old Peru might be interested in the whereabouts of E. C. Beck.

After losing my Peru sweetheart of 61 years, Mae Miller of Waco, I have moved in with my daugbfor at 36708 Pine Tree Street, Livonia, That daughter is the little redhead that Victor Hugo Jindra tried to train to be a nursery school violinist.

While I served as head of the English Department and faculty athletic chairman, I helped Coach Lon Graf, whom we hired from Tecumseh, with minor sports. One spring my Bobcats won the state tennis title when Don Whittemore of Adams \11'.aS runner-up in singles and Waldo Willhoft of Nebraska City and Lawrence "Spike'! Malm of Norfolk won the doubles. I can still .hear the broadcaster commenting, "Those Bobcats may not be stylish but they just never quit."

The Peru baseball tElam of 1912, which I believe won the state title, was exFirst base was played by whatever pitcher was not on the mound for the game. The other members of that Ph.D, infield.were Dr. Verne Chatelain of Peru at third, Dr.· Charles Lively of Lushton at short, and Dr. Earl Beck of Panama at second. Chate1$ and Lively earned their doctor's at Minnesota and Beck got his at Peabody, where Pearson received his.

Roy Chamberlain '27 of Brownville went to Wyoming to teach and remained to ,invest in real estate and oil. He is now a director of Ranger Oil Company with oil leases in Canada and the North Sea. He lives with his wife in Lusk, Wyo. · Floyd P. Beck· '29 and Mildred Dickson Beck '29 came to Peru from Panama. He now manages village utilities· at Dorchester, Neb. Nellie Beck Faulder has been postmistress at Panama for several years.

(COnt!!tued from page 1) for a $15 Booster membership and a •100 Century Club membership. This may be paid in quarterly installments. Century Club contributors will receive season passes to all athletic events, a membership certificate, and access to a hospitality room after each sports event.

HAZEL WEARE

Six are still living in Peru: Dr. George Rath continues to study and write. L. V. Mathews, besides caring .for his country home, is president of the Thousand Oaks Hazel Weare, long-time teacher of Chapter of the alumni association. Harold business and commerce at P.S.C., died Johnson, besides his activity in local afMay 2, 1974, at the Lexington (Missouri) fairs, is vice-president of the Nebraska Memorial Hospital where she had been a Retired Teachers Association. Silas patient since November 1971. Summers is teaching one course at the

After retiring from Peru and while living college and editing the "Peru Stater." in Lexington, she taught typing for three Hanford Miller, Lucy Hovey, and John years to the cadets·of Wentworth Military Christ are all busy ·caring for their Academy, much to her own and their homes, traveling and lending a helping enjoyment. hand wherever needed.

Miss Weare was·a past president of the Lyfo Strom is living in Sioux City, Iowa, Peru Chapter of the American Association where he is doing some writing, riding a of University Women and was state bicycle for exercise, and enjoying his chairman of the Committee on Status He built a swimming pool in his .Women of that organization. She was also yard for the neighbors' children.

Mrs Mary (Ogg) Delzell and Donna Jane live in Hastings, Nebraska, while the Brownells live in New Haven, Connecticut.

The Brownell family were also closely connected with the earlier days of Peru State.

·

Professor Herbert Brownell ·came to Peru in 1893 and' taught ·for seventeen years. He built up the science.department into an important part of the school's curriculum. Sons Herbert and Sam were born in Peru.

Both Herbert and Sam served in the cabinet.of President Eisenhower, Herbert as General and Sam as Commissioner of Education. He will also be remembered as principal of the Peru Training High School about 1921.

A brochure issued by the athletic department says, "Peru State .does not have a large fund to draw from in order to issue attractive athletic scholarships as do other members of the. Nebraska COllege Statisticts reveal that average of five students enroll at colleges throughout the United States because an athlete of their acquaintance has been given a scholarship.

"Therefore, it is of utmost importance for the Peru State Bobcat Booster Club to fund inviting scholarships. The club will play a key role in the direction of our athletic success in all sports." ·

Current Peru State Coaches and the sports they head are: Tom. Fitzgerald, Athletic Director and baseball; Bob Riley, football and track; Lou Shoff, assistant football; Marty Dwine, wrestling; Roger Schnaser, basketball; and Erv Pitts, golf

From The Editor

Hi, all you Peruvians! This is the first Peru Stater to·. be published by the Thnusand Oaks Allnnni Chapter at Peru. We have received the names of those who will act as reporters for other groups, but no news as yet. Get it in promptly for the next issue. This paper will only be as good as we all make it by lteeping the material current. · ·

A word about the editor of this page. I started to Peru in 1925, began teaching in 1927, andfinished my degree in 1938 by attending summer sessions (Sound familiar'?). I retired from Peru State in 1972 after having taught in various Nebraska public schools. for 23 years and was on the staff here for 22 years.

The material. on this page is fragmentary because we have not had correspondents to keep iis informed. There are surely more deaths, marriages, advanced degrees, births, etc. that should be noted. If you find errors, please correct us; if you have more news, please send it to us. Thanks.

HAROLD W. JOHNSON, Alumni News Editor

Items of Interest

Nan Bartos Fitz-Patrick '03, \TicePresident of the, League of Minnesota Poets, was noni.inated for Minnesota poet of the year.

Eugenia Moore '14, writes, from. Oak, Nebraska, "I recalllife in Peru when I was attending the old Normal : .It was the happiest · years of ·my. school life. I remember the basketball games we girls played and the good times we had in. the dormitory. Since retiring I took a World Cruise .Trlp around the world and toured Japan, India, Italy, Spa:in, and England before flying home to New York." Miss Moore is not idle. ·In the past six she has completed 33 courses through the Institute of Lifetime Learing. These include religion, politics, Shakespeare, music, dancing and science.

Bob Lade '54, passed away August 18, 1973, at the age of 43 years due to bone cancer. Bob was an outstanding athlete at Peru State, and at the time of his· death was Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach at Tarkio College, Tarkio, Missouri. Bob's wife, Virginia Ferguson Lade '59, is teaching in the Tarkio Public Scliools.

Nora Lee Eichenberger '60, wrote from Steinauer, Nebraska, "I'm sending a check and hope our class responds 100 per cent. I want to keep Peru healthy becaus, it means a lot· to me. In 1921 I began. to

awarded a certificate in general insurance by the Insurance Institute of America. She and her husband Don '67 are both employed by State Farm· Insurance at Lincoln, Nebraska.

Ron and Julie (Emery) Howe, both '68, of 1809 Smith Road, Bellevue, Nebraska, report the birth of their first child, Jill Marie, born on her mother's, her grandmother's (Alice Auxier Ernery '37) and her great-great grandmother's birthday, Feb.·11ary 9, 1974, making Jill the fourth generation girl on her mother's side to share that birthday. The late Edna Mae (Jones) Howe '33, is Jill's other grandmother.

Kathy H;irpham Runkles '73, teaches business in Rockport, Missouri, and her husband Bill '70, teaches science there. They have one daughter Shelly Rene.

R. Ernest. Templeton '73, Ensign in the U.S. Navy, made his first solo flight in aT34 B aircraft early this year: Ensign Templeton hopes to complete training for piloting four-engine turbo aircraft within the year.

Marriages Reported

Elsie Greenwaldt Parrot '40 to Owen Oakden, Long Beach, California.

Rita Nance '7-0, Auburn,· Nebraska, to Glen Hogue, Humboldt, Nebraska. They will make their home ih Auburn.

Sheila Kay Steinkuhler '71, teacher in Millard, Nebraska, schools to John R. Thompson, -Jr., Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr Thompson is a jtmior at the Nebraska Medic81 College in Oma:ha.

Leon Paul Eickhoff '71 to Rebecca Ann Hill, both of Stella, Nebraska. They reside on a. farm near Stella.

Lanny Williams '71, Stella, Nebraska, to Mary Jane Kern, Wayne, Nebraska. They will live on a farm near Stella, Mrs Williams teaches physical,. education in Auburn.

Barbara Ann Grotrian '71, Brock, Nebraska, to William· Ml Lynch '72; Auburn, Nebraska. They will make their home in Millard, Nebraska.

Roger Louis Oviatt '74, Oma:ha,' to .Dianna Sue Blauhorn, Palmer, Nebraska, who attended Peru State. They will reside in Hastings, Nebraska.

Emily Boeck '74, to Don Norvell, both of Auburn, Nebraska. Mr Norvell is stationed with the Navy at Alexandria, .Virginia. • Jeffery Barker '74, Shubert, Nebraska, to Mary Weber, Staten Island, N.Y. Mary will receive her Bachelor's degree from Peru in December, 1974.

Anita Shires to Brad Holding, both of Auburn, Nebraska. Anita and Brad both attend Peru State College. enjoy learning there. We've had TFf ll Ch .,d. c1· nieces and nephews earn their degrets ree we - lt1 znzc there and now we have two grandchildren The Southeast Nebraska Community enrolled at Peru State."

Action Council and Peru State College

Robert H. Kaiser '61, director of the sponsor a free well-cllild clinic on the · Muscatine, Iowa, high school band, college campus. · recently returned from a band. tour tq regular staff consists of Dr. Gerald Mexico with his otganization, where he van Leeuwen, a pediatricjap from the won a silver medal excellence in University of Nebraska Medical center in competition. Oma:ha; Mrs Virginia Miller, an RN from

Sandra StephenS Bfore '62, on recom- the Peru College Health center; Mrs mendation. of the Ocean View Teachers' Esther Russell, the clinic aide who keeps Association, was giVen an award of rnerit the children's records· and other volunfor her innovative development by the teers. ' California Teachers' Association. Last The preventive medicine clinic is March the National Teachers' Hall of available to all children in Nema:ha, Fame presented her with an award of Johnson Richardson and Pawnee appreciation in recognition of developing ties. It only for children who are well, andrep(>rting on utilization of space in the not sick. They are given immunizations clas5room. She supervises teachers and 34 and physicals. Hemoglobin and urine aides in the Title I program. analyses are also perfotmed. When furDevon Adams 'fYl, Peru, Nebraska, ther care is indicated, the child is referred taught art in City, Nebraska, but now to his family physician or a specialist. is devoting ft41 time to her art work. She The clinic serves 25 to 60 children at the recently won top honors at the Brownville monthly clinic sessions, and 150 children Fine Arts and Craft Festival. monthly in a follow-up program directecf.

Dc>nite Speckmann Stuart '68, was by Mrs Miller.

New Positions

Maxine Randall Clarey '39, Los Altos, California, now is Supervisor of Motor Vehicle Department, Redw.ood City, California. ·

Eula Redenbaugh '40, Boise, Ida:ho, to Sierra Madre, California as Student Consultant, Western Region, · National Board, YMCA.

Max E. Jackson '42, Naperville, Illinois, is now Director of the Chicago office at the National Reactor Test Site.

William R. Kochheim '57, Kansas City, now owns. ·and operates COurt Street Variety, Sioux City, Iowa.

Ken Majors '59, Elementary Principal, Lincoln, now owns and operates Milam Greenhouses, Auburn, Nebraska.

Vern Thomsen, '61, football 'and track coach at Southeasterri Junior College, Fairbury, Nebraska, to Ellsworth Junior College, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Dale E Pflaum '62, is now a major in U.S. Air Force, Computer Operation Chief, Nakhon Phanon. Royal .Thai AFB, Thailand.

Gary Da:hmke '61, Auburn, Nebraska, goes to Rawlins,: Wyoming, as Director of Instrumental Music.

Tom Stevenson '65, Athletic Director and 'Guidance Counselor at Guthrie Iowa, is now Navy Educational Specialist at the recruiting center in Des Moines.

Ron Howe '68, promoted from math teacher to Dean of Students and Athletic Director at Logan Fontenelle Junior High in Bellevue, Nebraska, Public Schools.

James Baker '69, moves from music teacher at Sumner, Nebraska, to Head of Music Depl:\rtment at" Randolph, Nebraska;

Herbert· Hausha:hn '73, moves from Peoples Natural Gas, Auburn, Nebraska, to teach air conditioning.and refrigeration at the Uniyersity of· South Dakota, Springfield, S.D.

Advanced Degrees

1960 - .Douglas L. Dickerson, Corapolis, PA received the Doctor of Education Degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Mr Dickerson was formerly a principal in the Nebraska City Public Schools.

, The following received the Master of Science" in Education from Kearney State College, Kearney, NE

1965 - Edwin D. Meyer, Bellevue, NE

1967 - Allan Francis Sullivan, Jr., Fort Barrington, MA

1967 - Robert John Urwin, Kearney, NE

1969 - James G. :S.ker, .NE ·

1969 - Joyce Ann Dewey, CQzad, NE

The following received the Master of Education Degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

1963 -Wayne A. Shafer, Stella, NE

1965 - Robert D. Kechley, Lincoln, NE

1968 M. Crwn, Nehawka, NE

1970 - Merlyn Saathoff, City, NE

The following received the Certificate in Educational Administration and Supervision from University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

1961 - Lynn E. Osterholm, Oma:ha, NE

1966 - Gary E. Fritch, Sterling, NE

1966 - James E. Hanks, Nebraska City, NE

The following received the Master of Science Degree from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Mo

1970 -William L. Rtmkles, Rockport, MO

The following received the Master of Library Science Degree from the of Oregon, Eugene, OR

196'1· - Naney E. Jarvis, Stayton, OR

Retired Teachers

Florence Atwood '13, long career with Nebraska Agriculture Services, University of Nebraska, Farm Security Administration, now living at Pioneer House, Lincoln.

J. Harold Marren '29, taught 13 years, 25 years _with Western Electric Company, Beatrice, Nebraska.

Frank A Kerner '30, taught 42 years, Fort Morgan. Colorado

Frye Cotter '30, taught 39 years, Indianop(>lis, Indiana

Gladys Kirnsey Swisher '30, taught ·12 years, retired from' fa:rrn at Farragut, Iowa

Raymond Trendholm '30, Professor of Music since 1954 at the University of Nebr.aska at Oma:ha

Leo M. Hauptman '32, 16 years in school administration, last 28 years Registrar, Ball State University, Muncie, "'Indiana Dorothy Worley Hodwalker '32, taught 35 years, Olympia, Washington

Eva Kimsey Hosier '47, husband on staff of Northern University of Iowa, Cedar Falls

Clare Mooney Stone '63, second grade, Independence, Missouri

Band Uniforms

Peru State College has received, as a gift from Plattsmouth High School, a gift of · eighty blue band uniforms, complete with plumes, braids, and other ;:iccessories. Ea.ch uniform has a large white letter P. Also included are drum major and. twirle.r outfits John Brooks '71 is director of the JmiQr High School band at Plattsmouth. The unifqrms being used to outfit the newly activated Marching Bobcat Band. Peru has not had a marching band since the late 1950's, although concert band, stage band and other instrumental groups have continued.

The marching band, with ·its · gift uniforms, is adding much. to the spirit and color <>f life at Peru State. Plan to se.e it in action during Homecoming, October fifth.

Deaths. Reported

1898 - George Frolich

1001 - Frank Stockton

1904 - Mary Crawford

1905 - Maude Watkins.Michael

1906 - Vanche E. Plumb

1908 - Bessie Washburn Paris

1909 - Emma L. Ferguson

1909 - Clyde E. Moore

1910 ...,... Edna Barnes Johanson

1910 - Neva Heikes Best

1910 - Etmcie Cornell Clarke

1912 - Hortense Lehmer

1913 - William Wolford

1915 - Frank C. Jean

1916 - .Ernest E. Fricke

1917 - Eunice Crook

1920 - Lois .Foose Thomassen

1920 - Pansy McKenney Stocker

1922 - Ralph _Noerrlinger_

1924 - Roscoe Wright

1925 - Lyle Laughlin

1925 - George Church

1925_ - Mark L. Crandell

1926 - Walter Alfs

1926 - Frances Delavega

1926 - RaYm.ond E. Hunter

1928 ....:. Robert T. Benford

1929 - Laverta Matzen

1933 - Robert Sandburg

1939 - James Pasco

1939 - William Dustin

1945 - Bill M. Woods

1954 - Robert L. Lade

1956 - Richard C. McGee

1965 - Grayce Cummins /

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HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHTS

'M_arion. l{alph Chatelain. f?ront row; Mrs;Flr.)ld'dllase lijff Paul [. cl}m.JJs1 Mrs Am,zie WUbuiSchindler Mrs Clat1deM,a.tthews '62,·M,rs}larold ! Peterson;: Mrs. Marion War"1et, l\irs Ralph Chatelain '72; ··•·. · · ··

TWoother classes als.o held present from tJ!e class of 1934 were E. Grubbs of co11ncil Bluffs,. Iowa;. Marjorie Young Meyers of Sterling, 'Qlinois; and Leona Givens Heaps; class .of 1933• · ·

The class•of 1949 'Yas represented by Don C. Wagner of Brock, Nebraska, and Art Brophy of Lincoln Glen Eis '59 of Torrence, California, was also present.

Peru State. College held its. 53rd homecoming ·on Oct. 5 by honoring alumni from the classes of 1929, '34 and '49. The day was highlighted by. the homecoming parade, a Bobcat victory and the crowning of a new homecoming queen.

The day full of events began with the alumni coffee an<i ·registration .in the student center, which was followed two hours later by the parade down 5th street to the business section. The parade featured 17 area high school marcl)ing bands.

A special lJlllcheon was held for the alumni in the student center at noon.

At 2 in the afternoon activities were shifted to the o.ak Bowl, where the Peru State Bobcats outplayed the Benedictine Ravens 10·7.

• During halftime, Peggy Kteifels, a senior frofu Nebraska City, was crowned · homecoming queen. ·Also during halftime, trophies were given to the besthigh scl)oolmarching bands and· for the best floats entered in the parade. ·· ·

Peru President and Mrs Douglas Pearson gave a tea at their home for the alumni after the gai;ne.

The evening brought more entertainment with Garsoµ comedy, ''Born performed by Peru State students in the college auditorium. The play was followed by the homecoming dance at Neal ballroom. ·

The grand prize for the homecoming float went to Alpha Mu Omega. Tri Beta and Lambda Delta Lambda, who combined. their efforts.

In the living units category, Davidson-Palmer was the winner and

the Peni Secretaries won the independent entry category. Student Government President Amy Walsh made the. presentation of the trophies.

Inez Pettinger Warren, Class of '34, "Two years ago, I retired from the Edwardsville, Illinois, school"system. Now I'm··busier than. ever. The past two summers, I was pack .in Peru taking .Courses I didn't have time for

Betty Pancake, class of '34, is. now retired in Shenandoah; Iowa. She taught school fQr several years. and then attended the Baptist. Missionary Training School. Miss. Pancake's missionary experiences included years at the South Chieago · Neighborhood House, the Home Mission·.in Detroit, a µursery school .for the housing projects in I>ayfon, ·the Central Baptist Children's Home in Lake Villa, near Chicago, and a day care center in Watlkegan. She says, "I haven't .stoppoo yet by any mean$, but ldon't want to be tied down to a :regular schedule.''

J\liceWakelin Rademacher, class of .· '34, taught school for 5 years, married, and lived on a farm near Johnson, Nebraska, since that time.

Steve Gaines, '34, and his wife ((':oleata Crink - '32) live near Doniphan, Nebraska. Coleata retired last year after twenty-seven years of service as an elementary teacher in the Grand Island and Hastings school systems.: Steve is currently Vice President. for Community Services for

Scholarships

for ' Peru State

WILLIAM HENRY WORTMAN SCHOLARSHIP

The :Peru Achievement Foundation is happy to announce the .establishment ofthe William Henry Wortman Scholarship. Mr Wortman was a member of the Class of 1894. His life was. exemplified by .the following qy.ote, ''He attempted to inculate in his childt;en a strong l>elief in equality and justicefor all". Mrs Wortman Barnes, his.daughter and a member of the class of · 1911, asked. that the recipient of the WiUiam Henry Wortman SCholarship be American Indian, Black or Chicano. We can think of no finer tribute to an outstanding citizen and Peru :state Alumni. Anyone interested iµ applying for the William Henry Wortman scholarship sh.ould direct their .letter •.to Mr. nonal<:} ],\filer' lfjµancial Afds, , •• RECl{SCHQLARSHIP

.0:\rertµe•Pastt'¢nYEll:ll'\S:D1;'.Beck·has · co;rrtributed a sUb$t.antial amountfor a of his wife, also of· 1912. ·The additional.· contribution will raise the scholarship frol)l o,ne ·to two·hundred dollars. Dr. Beck.now lives in Livonia; Michigan.

A.B; CLAYBURN

·MEMORIAL AWARD

Ethel L. Clayburn, 1924, has continued financing of the A.B. Clayburn Award, established in memory of her .late husband. This $100 award is for a junior who intends to teach social science.

GIFTS TO LIBRARY

From the estate. of Emma Rawalt, Avoca, Nebraska,. the college .library a yearbook, some· pictures, and some books. Such gifts are greatly appreciated.

Binky Djnky Stores

Peru Achievement. Foundation received · a check for $180 from Auburn's Hinky Dinky store manager, Shew. The. fµnds represent the grocery chain's .contribution of 10 .cents Jor every bag. of oranges .sold during a two. week period in November iil.>the Auburn. and·. Nebr:aska City stores, ··

the Centt:al Nebfaska Community College, Grand Island. .He plans to retire at the end of the current year.

Hazel Emslie, '34, says she has.four more .Yellrs to teach. She resides in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Ruth Kurtz Johnson, class of '33, reports that .she and her husband. live in Denver, Colorado. Ruth has been retired about' ten years from the Jefferson County School System and would be glad to hear from Peruvians in the Denver area - phone · 4554025."

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College Serves .The Community

One of the new thrusts at Peru State College is that of intensifying and expanding its community service. One group deeply involv.ed in this is tl)e President's Advisory Board, a group of thirty men and women who have jlccepted t.he taskof advising and aiding the president. They come from fourteen towns, stretching from Omaha in the north to Falls City in the .State senators Calvin Carsten and Irving. Wiltse are members; so is Ward Reesman, member of the State College Board. Peru Achievement .Foundation is represented by Bill Snyder, •its director, and Joe Masopust, its vice-president. Richard Layson of· Auburn is chairman.

At present;'the ]3oard isfunctioning throug}l sub"Committees <Just to name them will indicate the scope and · direction of their.interest: Promotion or advertising, Retention of students, Legislative lobbying, Br.ownvi,lle cooperation, and p'!'ograms, Thelast. two are to the subject of .this r1

histo,1ly; it also• deeply •entwine<li1;r. th.ememories of many· PSC· AlumnL 'I'he Bro,wnville Historical·Society has done an exceptional job of J>reserving this heritage; As ·President ·Pearson said, "We have no. intention of displacing ;:tny of the • fine· orga!lizations now .involved,, but we owe it to our community t<>. our students to help; The purpose of the Brownville committee is to explore possibilities."

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For. many years PSC has had some off"Campus programs and activities. Perhaps most notable are the offcampus night classes conducted in various communities and ·the programs of the music Contmue.dOn Page 2 -

Coming Events.

February 14 and 16 - Peru Bicentennial Committee is sponsoring a community produciton of MeredithWilson's ''The Music Man."

March 22 .,...,·''The annual spring dinner meetillg for th.e Peru Alumni·Lincoln Area will be held on Satur day, March 22, at 7:00 p.m. at East Hills in Lincoln with social hour at 6:00 ·p.m Circle the date on your calendar, all you alumns; and plan to meet with. your fellow Peruvians. A later announcement and reservation form will be out by early March," '"":"' Gladys Sorensen, president.

May 1.1 - Commencement and dass reunions; especially the classes. of 1915 and 1925. Speaker: Alumnus Dr. Loyd Prante.

May 16 - Spring meeting of Northern California Alumni ..\ssociation: .Notices from their president will'be mailed in April.

May 17 .,..., Spdng .meeting of the Southern California chapter of the Peru Alumni Association. ·

October n - Homecoming and. reunion of classes, especially· the · classes of 1935 and 1950. However, plans are underway for a 'joint meeting of classes.

PERU STATE COLLEGE Campus of a Thousand Oaks Peru, Nebraska 58421

President's Letter

There are many points at which alumni play a predominant roll in their institution. One of these is during the fall when we have Homecoming. The 1974 Homecoming saw an increased number of alums return to greet friends; share memories, and participate in the festivities. For me, refreshing encouragement always occurs when I have the opportunity to visit with people who speak fondly of their Peru State experiences. I was fortunate to have numerous such experiences with faithful Peruvians this year. To witness this unique bond generated between. people makes one proud to be a part of Peru State. We hope you will make plans to return for Homecoming '75 on October 11. The honor classes will be those with graduation years ending in 5 or o. Another point of close contact between Peru State and its alums is Commencement. This year we are reinstituting the Distinguished Alumnus and the Distinguished Service Awards which were so much a part of Peru State tradition. We hope to honor an individual who has most epitomized the ideals of Peru State and an individual who has rendered unique service to the institution. If you know of someone who is deserving of either , of these awards, please send me the nomination containin1:t the reasons why you feel this person shoul.d be

honored. I'm certain' you know someone who is deserving, so please take a moment to let us hear from you.

In addition Mr Loyd Prante, class of 1920, has agreed to participate in the commencement• as a:. representative of the alumn'i..

Thii; past session saw Senator Terry Carpenter, Scottsbluff, introduce a bill to merge Kearney State and Wayne f)tate into the University of Nebraska system. Peru State and Chadron State successfully made the case that if any action is taken, all the state colleges should be. included. Therefore we were amended into the bill. Ultimately, the bill was defeated partly because of the shortness of time which did not allow proper consideration. This does not mean the issue is resolved. In fact, we are anticipating its resurgence this sessiorr. , Peruviani; should and most probably will have a voice in the outcome. As I see the alternatives, they are: (1) status quo, (2) merger with the University .of Nebraska, (3) merger with the Technical Community Colleges, or (4) merger with either of these two systems under specified conditions. Th.ere are significant ramifications which would result .from any of these choices. Please give this your sttrious consideration and then let me know your feelings on this vital matter. ·

PAF President Comments

As I sat trying to·corral my thoughts into some semblance of a mean_ingful· eolumn,I cillne to .the realization that. it is diffic'Ult tothin'k.of .a new way of asking for their money. I>o you remetI).bE!r how mtiCh you dislike on raising committee of your chureh? Those .of.us who work with the P AF are continually facedwiththeneedof.askingyou good people topart.withiyour money.

· I only wish that Peru g?,aduates woulil realite how much a dollar or two from each of them: means to us. In the first place it says "Iwant to give- and · right now this· is all I ·can afford".

Don't be one of those people who are embarrassed to send us less than ten dollars. We are really struggling to stay financially solvent with a fulltime executive director. Bill Snyder is doing a great job and we thin'k the future looks much brighter 7""" but we need your help right .now Iwant to dwell on one special type of giving that does not cost you anything now. I refer to the deferred gift - or to persons who remember us in their will. Did you ever stop to think that this is a wonderful way to carry on a family n.ame indefinitely? How?

By simply having your attorney write an addition to your will .in which you leave a gift of money, stocks, or bonds to the Peru Achievement Foundation. On larger gifts, this money can. be set up in a restricted fund. This means that the 'Peru Achievement Foundation. never uses the principal of the fund - only the income. Thus; a scholarShip can be given to some needy student every year "in the name of the family who made the bequest". This should. be especially appealing to older people who do not have children - for their names will be recalled every year as their scholarship is given.

·· Also, in leaving the money via your will; you do not give away funds you might need for other purposes. After all - older people never know how much expense they may face in sickness so they are naturally hesitant about · giving · away , their money. However, by making provision for the gift through their wills the money is not spent iintil they no longer have need of it themselves. Many

people us how much money they must give us to have the money placed in a restricted trust fund. We feel the earnings ofsuch a f'Und should provide for atleast a $150.00 scholt:ltship per' rear. In' secure. inyestJ:ll.ehts this means you Should leave the P AF not less· than two thousand We hope many .people •will consider leaving.larger amounts,.for•so many students. need financial help these · Please• remelll:ber that these larger.amounts apply•only tQ setting up "re8trieted ·· funds" where the principal is never used. We gladly accept gifts through wills of any amount - but smaller gifts are placed in our general funds and used for one time

This past year the P AF has established some new rules ·we are going to follow in the placement .of scholarships in the future. The foundation has nothing to do with selecting students for seholarsips. This -is done by a special committee made up of faculty members and administrative members of the college. We advise them as to how many scholarsQips ·we can fund - and, if there are special requests as to what type of student is to· receive a certain scholarship, we also tell them that. This scholarship committee then advises us as tO what students are to receive the scholarships We can now assure any. family that has given P AF money to establish an annual scholarShip that they will be. advised by letter as to the name and address of the student that is to ·.receive the · scholarship. The student recelvillg the scholarship is also given the name and address one niembeJ," of the lamily or fil'JD that has made his. scholarship possible, and is asked to· personally acknowlege the gift. · ·

The P.AF ·is. no stronger than. the trustees that serve it. We currently have. a very hard group of trustees. Those presently on the board are Art Majors, Joseph Masopust, John Lewis, Mrs Maxine Moore, Carroll LeWis, Fred Rothert, Jack Mcintire, Robert Smith, Ross Adams, Charles GabUs, Mrs Ruth DeMaree, Claude Mathews, Ward Reesman, John Stevenson, Verne Jones, Jack

College Serves Continued From

Page I

However,. in an age of continuing· education, more seems indicated. '.!'he Off-Campus Programs committee is now surveying the community to determine what services are desired.

But the c()llege is not ·waiting for the Off-Campus Committee to complete its worlt: before starting to offer additional programs. H. is actively ·aiding the Peru .Centennial Committee in its · tu establish a museum of historical items. The college has · promised housing space. The facilities of the college will als0 be ·used for community entertainment produced. under th:::::.:aspices of the Bicentennial .Committee. Mrs Pearson, wife of the President, is directing a cast of local people and will present "The Music Man" in 1'.i'ebruary.

John Letts, director of Student Affairs, has compiled a list of college who are willing to speak to various groups; commencement, al.umni meetings, clubs, etc. This pamphlet has been made available to organizations. Anyone wanting a speaker,·or the pamphlet, has only to write. to John Letts.

Through the :Performing Arts Division, Edward Clark has :developed a troupe of.touring actors. During the fit,st semester they appeared at several area high schools. They now have a new troup and a new schedule for the present semester.

Dr Clyde Barrett, .Vice-President for Academic Affairs, is lining up a series of mini-courses tor adult and continuing education: ceramics., woodworking, short study course, etc. "Our job,'' says Dr. Barrett, is to bring instructor and students together. The instructor may .make the ·course as long or short as he He willalso set .his fee, to which the college will add a small administrative fee: The be the college using co:l}ege faci,lities, or it. may be a,n 'l'be college wi1lkeep·n'o record nor give any credit. This is simply a service offered by 'the college better. to enable the people of the community to enrich their lives. ·

Homecoming Continued

From Pagel

'I:hree members of the class of '34 visited the campus in October. Joyce E. Grubb is a guidance counselor and lives.in council Bluffs, Iowa. Marjorie Alice Young Myers is a band teacher in Sterling, illinois. LOra Majors Vlasak,. taught ten years and is a housewife at North Bend, Nebr.

Two members of the class of '49 were at Homecoming. Don C. Wagner is a farmer at Nebraska. Art Brophy is an· elementary school teacher in Lincoln, Nebr. Glen E. Eis, class of '50, .from Torrance, California was present. Glen .is a .teacher !it COmpton, California.

Hahn Becomes A U.S.

Hallstr<?_m1 'Don Kampe, Bob James, James rwlman, Mrs Jane Smith,. Art Weaver and Larry Ebner. Should you haveany question concerning the PAF you can feel free to talk with any one of the above Phone calls to the PAF office will be handled by our executive offic.:!r,. William Snyder If you are thinking about a gift, or want information as to how to change your will, please call or talk to one of us. We will-see that you receive the proper information promptly and confidentially.

·In closing this column let me wiSh each of you health, happiness and prosperity for 1975. Please remember us with a gift this year - whether large or small.

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M. Allan Casey, President Peru Achievement Foundation

Joon-Woo Hahn repeated the oath of allegiance in ·a "strong, clear voice" October 7 in Omaha's U.S. district court to become the newest citizen of Peru, Nebraska, U.S.A

John Hahn - not an alias, but an equally legal interpretation of his Korean name - to those who know him has been a U.S. citizen. in all but voting rights for some time.

An assistant professor. of political science at Peru· State College, he currently teaches American ·national government, world civilization, introouction to philosophy and ·comparative government at Nebraska's first college, and has been on the staff since 1968.

In retrospect, it is remarkable that John Hahn is a profess()r at a small, mid-western college. After receiving his elementary education. in 'I'aegu, South K:orea, Hahn wa$ one of a few .from his school recommended by his prinCipal for further eciucation in Japan. · ·

:GradU:atedfrom .a Japanese middle school, the .equivalent of American high school,·. John entered >Chuo University, Tokyo, to study English law.. .· .· · ·

After .Japan's ·surrender •.John returned to Korea: .• was a of confusion," Hahn. "I saw.the United States - .Russian power flict growing with the left-right propaganda war." '

In Japan in 1950 when the Korean war broke out,. Mr. Hahn joined UHyung cung, Son•Kon Kim and EungYoul Hahn. The trio had formed a news agency, The Korea Press in Tokyo. Mr Hahn was a successful editor for the agency.

The Korea Press had an ·exclusive contract with United Press (now United .Press International) for the foreign newt;.

John applied for graduate school admission and ultimately chose the Universityof Minnesota. After earning •••. his master of arts def:tree in journalism, he began work on his Ph:D. in political science at the University of Minnesota and later the University of Cincinnati.

John has completed all but his dissertation of a Ph.D. in political science;

A bachelor with an affinity for children, John is .drawn to sports from past participation in baseball, track'. and soccer. lie is a fervent fan at area sports events.

- Hahn applied for permanent residency in July, 19fi8. · Peru State students and fac'Ulty, toW:nsfolk and the .children he adores have expressed their congratulations. A persoI}al co11grat'Ulat9ry letter from Gov. J .J. Exon is among his , treasures of the eve11t.

, Four students received scholarships in the amount of $25<fthis fall from the Ak-Sar-Ben foundation. They are Rhonda Gobber from Elk ·ereek, Allan Oestmann from Auburn., Mrs Harrietta Reynolds from Tecumseh, and Karen Dierking Johns also from Tecumseh.

Wayne 0. Reed : October 28, Peru State College suffered a great loss in the death of one of its most distinguished alumni and leaders. Wayne 0. Reed began .as. a rural school teacher, progressed to high school principal, county superintendent,· state superintendent, pr.esident of Peru State, and finally Assistant Commissioner of Education in Washington, D.C.

He was the seeond son of a widowed mother, and the .three brothersHarold, Wayne, and Calvin-helped each o.ther through school. Wayne obtained his Peru degree in 1935. His aptitude tests did not point to an academic career, but he then, as. so many times in his career, did not follow guidance.

He had the ltliack tor stimulating his · associates and subordinates to advance along with himself. He persuaded the University of Nebraska to extension classes for his Otoe .County teachers. He then aspired to become State Superintendent of Schools and successfully campaigned over the state via motorcycle.

As Superintendent of Education he J:>ronght vigor. and leadership to the office. Working closely with the University, he expanded and vitalized the state educational program. His staff advanced to masters and doctors degrees.

As. State Superintendent of Schools he. was ex-officio a member of the St.ate .r.Tormal Board, where he proved himself a loyal and helpful ·friend of Peru. When Peru tragically lost its president in 1950, he returned to help the college through its crisis. He stayed one year; then he became in·

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/ until 11 • his retirementla5t. June.

'}{e 1Wd .<Adele to bUild a farm ljt)me near Hickman, Nebraska. Until the home couldbebUilt, Wayne kept busy acting. as an educational ·consultant and giving lectures. He. visited Peru very briefly when Dr. Pearson was inaugurated as president. In 1967, during the college's centenniru year' he gave a convocation address and received a distinguished award. · -

Wayne's heart was always with rurru life. He loved horses. When he became.Peru's president, he bought a beautiful sorrel Morgan stallion, joined the $addle club and infused new life into it. He boarded the 'stallion at the home of Roy and Mattie Gates east of Peru and rumost made him8elf a part of the family with unannounced but welcome. visits to ride and truk. Wayne was a colodul individuru; delightfully unpredicatable but very loyru to friends and associates. He had the· abiltiy to indentify essentirus and was undaunted by difficult.gorus. His was a very productive death is a great loss.

Mrs Reed's present address is 'the home of her brother, Donrud G. Penterman, .6845 Pioneer Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68506. Dr. Calvin Reed lives in Reno, Nevada. A sister, Mrs Irma Conkel, lives in Douglas, Nebraska.

Henry Landolt

Peru.students and faculty form 1913 through 1946 have fond recollections of Henry Landolt and his Avenue store. Henry died October6, 1974,.at the age of ninety-eight. He was ·one of six children born in Surick, Switzerland. His· father. died when he was· seven. Three years later hjs mother brought her family to the United States and settled on a farm m Richardson county, Nebraska, an older. brother already lived.

- I:femj grew up on the farm, attended

the Williamsville District rural school, and helped on the home farm and those of neighbors.

As a young man he tried his hand at house painting. Then he got a jr·b clerking in a. store in Falls City, an<! merchandizing became his life

In 1908 he purchased a store in Shubert. In 1918 he sold it and went into partnership with Mi. Colgruzier in the Avenue store at the corner of the Peru compus'. He soon · assumed full ownership.

The store was not large, even by the standards of those years; but it was filled from basement to ceiling with all the things 'the students and the citizens of the south part of town could need or want: groceries, school supplies, emergency clothing, sports equipment, snacks. One. corner was fitted to serve quick breakfasts. or ' mid-day snacks. The cordiruity of Mr Landolt and his clerks made the store a meeting place, rumost. a sociru institution, a one-man. "student union."

In 1946 Henry's daughter and son-inlaw, the Lennis Craigs,. ·asswned management, but Henry could not resist the urge to do the meat ctitt1ng for severru more years. The store continued for a few more years, but finally gave way to a parking lot. The food service ·was taken over by a catering service, and the schQOl supply needs were· met by the College Book store.

Henry loved the school,: the town, hii> churcti and He was greatly respected for his integrity and friendliness. He was a charter member 1 of the Peru Kiwanis Club organized in.1928. Both he anq his cl.uh, were proud .of his perfect· attendance record. A few months before his death he. wi'ls made at,t Honol'ary Life ·Member of. J¥\Vanis Jnternati<)rial.

.···.·.·.·'Mr< ···Oberst in i899: Sl.'le pa$§ll<tiiway in J95!. ·They had. four i,:hililren, .all Qf whm'}l were Perugra(iuates: Milton, el1lss of 1920; Escher, 00921; Katherine, class of 1931; an<i Dr. Paul, class of 1933.

Dr. Paul Lan.dolt and Katherine survive. ··She lives in Peru. Paul teaches in the. of Nebraska at Lincoln. There are ·four grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. One grand-daughter, .Jennis Craig, is ruso a Peru Alumnus.

Norman F. Thorpe

Dr. Norman F. Thorpe, a 1929 graduate of Peru· State, died in Lincoln, Nebraska, December 22. 1974, after suffering a heart attack the previous day.

Dr. Tb<)rpe, Nebraska ·educator for more than 50 years, was associate dean of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln Teachers College from 1960 until he retired in 1972. At that time his name was. given to an annuru award presented to him upon his retirement.

The Norman F. Thorpe Award is presented ·by the Department of Secondary Education at UNL each year for outstanding ser.vice to education.

Dr. Thorpe is survived by his widow Goldie, a 1930 graduate, a son and two daughters.·

John A. Fisher

John A. Fisher, of Des Moines, Iowa, director of edueation for the American Chiropractic Association andformerly president of Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, died September 14, 1974, of complications following' surgery.

Mr Fisher received his bachelor's degree from Nebraska State Teachers College, P,eru, in 1932; his. master's degree from the University of Michigan; and hfs L.L.D. from Parsons College in Faidield

He was. registrar .and professor at Coe College from 1946 to 1954, and became president of Buena Vista in 1954. He remain.ed in that post until

1960;then was president of Jamestown College in Jamestown, N.D., until.1964 when he joined the Chiropractic Association.

Mr Fisher was born in Aurora: Nebraska, and his mother and one sister still reside in Grand Island.

Helen ·M. Jones

Helen M. Jones, a 1925 graduate, died November 18, 1974, in St; Louis,

Missouri. A native of Nemaha County, Miss Jones taught school· in St. Louis from 1925 until she retired.

The following have been reported· dead, but we have no details: Carrie Allison Stone, class of 1900; Cecelia Wehrs Forell, .class of 1911;. Dixie Meyer, class of 1915; and Basil H. Sims, class of 1925. t

Alu1nni News

Gladys V. Sorensen (Mrs Wm. H.), President of the Lincoln Area Peru Alumni Area responded beautifully for our request for information. Mrs Sorensen, class of '36, was a Media Speciruist for the Lincoln Public Schools for a. time but is now a salesman for Gateway Realty; Ashley' Alma, retired from the faculty at Peru State in 1970. She has just been appointed Consumers Representative for the FDA and is also Sate Chairman of the NRTA Bicentenniru Observance. Atwood, Florence, class of 1913, taught school four years, got her M.A. Degree from Michigan State, was employed by the University of Nebraska and Farm Security Administration from 1919-1957. She now keeps busy at Pioneer House in Lincoln, where she lives with her sister.

Baird, Gladys, '58, retired some years ago from Saratoga Elementary School and is now confined to her home following a stroke.

Ball, Jerry, '64, is with the GarnerDenver Company, Quincy, Ulinois.

Bargen, Frances, '52, is a homemaker.in Lincoln with a family of .six boys, ·... .·· ··· ·

•Beclµp.an; J'erryi an(l.yirginia, 'l)()iare both teaching in Lincoln Jerry is ofMathematies at East .High and Virginia is a teacher's aide at May Morley Elementary School.

Bed.ea, Carolyn, '61, and Donald G. '68. live in Lincoln, Donald ·is in the department of Electronics and space at East High .School.

Behrens, Gertrude, '54, teaches 5th grade at Hartley Elementary School in ·Lincoln, Her sister, Ruth; is retired frQm Yutan and is athome.

Bliss, William J., '64, former coach and history teacher at Clay Center and St. Cecelia (Hastings) is. now. Orkin Branch Manager in Grand Island. Blount, Dorothy, '37 and Harold, '36, are teaching in Lincoln City Schools. Dorothy is team leader of grades 4 & 5 at Merle Beattie Elementary, and Harold teaches Mathematics at Southeast High. -

Bourke, Marie, '32, retired from the Lincoln City Schools in 1962 and then taught 3 years at St. Patrick's - Parochiru. Marie taught a totru .of 48 years.

Lela, '57, retired in 1972, from Lincoln City Schools. She taught grade 4 at Norwood Park; DeJonge, Delores, '54, has now formed her own company, DeJonge .Real Estate Company .She organized a business education program for secondary. level schools last year, Individual Needs Learning Doty, Bernice, '40, has been in the University of Nebraska Extension Division in Business Education for the past 20 years. • Elwell, Ruth, '50, and wruter, '48, live .in Lincoln. Ruth is kindergarten teacher at Belmont School, and Walter is Director of the Computer Center at Wesleyan University.

Emery, Alice, '37, has taught elementary music in Lincoln for the past 7 years. Her youngest son, Jim, and wife, Penny Hay, are graduating from Medicru School in the spring: Jle daughter, Julia, and her husband, Ron Howe, (both Peru grads) are Bellevue teachers.

(%ilman, Musetta, '34, left the Lincoln City Schools as elementary librarian to dev.ote full time to research and writing. She' is completing her book, "True Story of the Oregon Trail from Ft.. Kearney to Julesburg in the 1860's" She .has had articles published in the Nebraska History · Magazine, and poems in "Grafitti" and the PEO Recnrd.

Grass, A.V., '29, retired in 1974 after 14 years the State. Department of Education as Administrative Director of Civil Defense. Since OCtober, 1974, he has been secretary of the Downtown Lincoln Kiwanis Club.

Heim, Rodney, '58, for• the past 8 years, has been at East High as a · teacher of mathematics. and rugebra.

Heng, Robert Jr., '61, since 1970 has · been teaching science in· East High. Bob received his Masters Degree at the University of Arizona.

Landolt, Paul, '33, has been· a professor of Physiology at ·.the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, since 1953. Last year he was given Uie. Builders Outstanding Professor Award by th_e ·College of Arts and Sciences ·1 • •

Mach, Beverly, '62 and Donald 'C>S, in, Lincolll is / now ot :tndustJ'iat ;Arts at• NQrtheast and Bev;erlyis empl(>yed l:>y MQntgom(!ry }Yard,. Cjiµij.og ))ept Moore, Maxine, in the Primary. Unit at· 'Rat,ldolph.• Elementary School. She is 1also. a meIIl,ber ·of the Peru Achievement Foundation Board.

Masek, Frank, '51, has been at East High School since 1968 where he is Assistant Principru.

McC8Ilum, Leona, '18, retired from the Lincoln City· Schools and this fall, sold her old family nome in Lincoln, and now resides in theP.E;O. Home in Beatrice.

McCartney, Ted, '51, ha5 been, for the past five years, Director of the Lincoln Individual Needs· Learning Center.

Meier; Robert, '71, and Glenrose, '70, live.in Lincoln. Robert is a Union Electrician with Commonwealth Electric, and Glenrose is employed by Bankers Life Insurance Co. · Painter, Delores, '50, teaches in the Primary Unit at Sheridan Elementary.

Palmer., Hazel, '44, was principal of Bryan Elementary School for several years until it closed. She is now Coordinator at Holmes Elementary School;

Pfister, Magdaline,. '39, and Grace, '51. Magdaline is in.her 23rd year in the University ·of Nebraska Extension Division, a Speciruist in Home Furnishings. Graceis in her 18th year in Weisboden, Germany, where she is in the U.S Government. American Forces School teaching early elementary education.

Pieper, Gladys, '50, teaches at Park Elementary SchOQl in the .FollowThroqgh program at the grade 2 level. Rathe, Drue, '46, is the Coordinator of the Science Program in the Lincoln City Schools.

Rowoldt, Frieda retired from Peru State College as Assistant Professor of Business Education in 1970 she keeps busy with church, AAUW, and the Lincoln Retired Teachers Association.

Alumni News Continued

Schindler, Wilbur A., · '29, and Claudia, '30, are·both·retired. ,Wilbur was with the State Department of· · Education and Claudia· was an elementary music teacher.

Sederburg,·•curtis, '54; and Mary, '54; are·both in education. CUl'tisis an Administrator with the ·Southeast Community College, and Mary teaches grade 4 at Meadowlane Elementary.

Curt ·has been Secretary of. the. Pinewood Bowl Committee .and recently named PresidenL Stepan, Dorothy, '47, .has been an Administrative Assistant to Nebraska State Education As.sociation Executive Secretary. She also serves as secretary to NSEA Board of Directors.

Stewart,· May B., '50, teaches mathematics at Whittier Junior High. She is also 1st Vice President of the Nebraska Business and Professional Women's Clubs.

Tiller, Dorothy, '$4, teaches Small Group Disabled Children with Reading Difficillties, grades 1 through &, at Randolph School.

Watkins, Anna, '47,is now a teachers Aide and substitute teacher in Lincoln· City Schools.

Wilson, ·Vivian, '37,. has been a counselor 8• Northeast .High for 12 years.

Wyant, Esther, '53, is in her 9th year as Lancaster County Extension Agent.

From The Northern. California Alumni Association

Nels President of the Northern Calif'ottlia Alumni Agsbciation, in. acJmitable fashion .to our plea: for informati()n >i .al:>out state a 1956 gra(Juate, is now 011 the fa(!iJlty of l\[()desto, Junior college,·..• as.:. pr.ofessor .• Qf •·.data pr()cessing coordination and the , edu<tational d.ata center, He is prese!ltlY in charge ·of installing c(lmputeriZ('ld .educational systems in the college. Spare time is spent in woodworking andJly-ing.

Duane Overgaard, Nel's brother, also graduated in 1956 and is now , teaching in Stockton,. California. · His QObbies inclu.de woodworking and spQrts.

MaryLouiseAcprd, 1949, is a retired teacher.and·spends her time cooking, gardening, .and. traveling <Canada, Mexico, south.· America, Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia, Japan, & Phillipines). $he lives in BakeI'Sfield, CA.

Phyllis Bugbee Adamson, 1932, lives in Lompoe, CA., is a housewife and enjoys crafts, 8ewing and reading;. She · is active in the work of her church.

E, •. A}bright, 1955, is a counselor and.counseling· department chairman atPiner High 8chool, Santa Rosa, CA Bill fishes when tiine permits. He completed his 19th season as a football official andis serving his 2nd term as State CQuncil. Representative frOD'l Santa Ro,sa,. ·.·.

Dulcie :r.t:on-is Barber, 1929,·is now retired in Wp0Jll11nd, CA Her hobbies are crafts, .and. She reads and tens stories once a week to primary .grade children.

Dale Bartell, a 1952 graduate, is now superintendent of schools. and resides at 5337 Silver Strand Way, Sacramento, CA. · ·

Paul 0; Blair, class' of J941, is a counselor in. 'Oakland, and Area II direetor .ot · ·the California ··School Counselor's As80ciation. His wife, Jlutheloise Souder Blair, 1939, an elementary · Paul enjoys golf, woodworking, and travel.

· Ora Spencer Chapin, cl• of 1910, is a retired teacher living in Los .California. .She is active in many organizations.

.Cecil G. Caillk, 1932, lives in Lan- ·. caster, California. He taught.schoo120 years, worke4 for United States Government Agencies for 30 fear$. Cecil recently retired and spends· his time now trailer-traveling.

Lois E. Christensen, 19.48, is Profes.c;or of History at California State University 1 ·Chico, California.

Ansel E. Clayburn, 1952, resides in Stockton, California and is Counselor for San Joaqtiin Delta·county. Ansel enjoys fly-ing arid, like his late father, A.B. Clayburn, works with the Boy Scouts. Barbara Bragg Clayburn, <Mrs Ansel E.), 1951, a sixth grade teacher at Village Oaks. Elementary School; Her other activities include writing, speaking, and is a credentialed lay,.speaker and sul:>stitue in Central United Methodist. District .pill pits'.

Ethel L. (Mrs A.B.) Clayburn, 1924, is btisy making quilts and "puttering around in my flowers". She also lives in Stockton.

Blanche Jerailld Chum.an, class of 1!!11, is retired and.lives in Fresno. Her mother lives with.her.

John W. COllin,1939,Iives in Concord and is in his ·2211d year of teaching mathematics at. Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg, California His hobbie.s inclµde antiques and travel.

Wanda Nelson COnklin, class of 1955, is in her 20th year .as a teacher in Oakland. Her hobbies are dogs '<Cairn Terriers) and dog .shows.

Hazel Marshall Cook, 1916, is a retired teacher living in Cupertino. Oil painting, sewing, and travel occupies most of her time. Last summer she attended a high· school class reunion where she taught in 1919.

Helen Courtright, 1918, is a retired teacher .and counselor living in ConCQrd She travels and is activein the Retired Teachers. Association, her church; and clubs•

Phyllls Davidson, who retired from Peru State CQllege in 1957, lives in c;hico, For cn'lany years she was active as arealtor there •..

Bessie Por.ter 1953-, retired in 1972. after teaching ·18 years i.n .the Los Gat()s Elemeritary Schools. She was widowed in .Jilly 1974> and now spends. time in. ceramics, gardenjng, and reading.

Dbrothy Hill Hall, 1916, now quite blind,livesat.1147()akmontDr. No. 7, Walnut Creek, California 94595.

Zeta Feighner Hanna, class of·194'7, teaches junfQr high reading in Bakersfield Interests•. include sewing and. decapaµge. ·l-Jer husband died in January 1974 after a lengthy Carlos Harrison, 1951, is a.· Facility Manager in San Mateo, California.

Isabelle Majors Hays, 1939, is retired in Alameda. Her hobbies are gardening, travel; and handcrafts.

Mary Kanaly Kiley, 1919, just repQrts that she. lives in Fresno.

Naomi Jeffery Leigh, last attended in the summer of 1947. She is an account cler.k with the state highway equipment branch.

Margaret Lewis Mayo, 1959, is drivirig a. lUilcli wagon truck at Lodi. Her husband, Robert. (class of 1960) is a teacher at Lodi, Cal. Elinor Majors McGee, 1936, lives in Redwood City She is. an account clerk in the sheriff's office, County of San Mateo Her· husband, Richard, 1956, died in February 1974.

Norma.Jean Hays Meyer, last attended in 1941, is a. second grade teacher in Alameda.

James L. Oppenheimer, 1938, retired elementary: schoo.l. principal, lives in Alam.eda. He· also retired from the Naval.lteserve in ·Jilly 1974 with the rank. of captain <USNR).

Herbert Peterson, 1960, is a 4th grade teacher in· Fresno.

William Q. 1956, lives in Lincoln,.Califomia. Manager of· the CEW Ranch. He recently completed a sailing course with the Cbast Guard.· ·

Emma Rosicky P.hinney, 1941, is a junior high schoql Home E<tonomics teacher in Alameda. ·

Ara Evans pJlegeServes lives in a retirement l)ied From Pag4Jose, CA. She taught \n ae:e of c,Nebraska, schools for 30 yea-rs;"reurmg there in 1948. Her hobby is play-ing the piano.

Phyllis Steever Redemann, class or 1949, is a homemalCer in Walnut Creek. She is active in Senior Girl Scouts, AAUW puppet group, and serves on the advisory committee for .the Advanced Programs for Mt. .Diablo School District.

Lucille Renner Rider, 1936; now lives·· in Oakland.

Mary Lou.Schriner, 1968,is now in Corvallis, Oregon, but after. May 1,. 1975, she will be in ·Hayward, California, Mary ·Lou is physical therapist. She enjoys ·reading, needlepQint, a:nd white"water rafting.

Alice Glasgow Sharp, 1922, lives in Palo Alto. Her hobbies are golf, sewing, and lapidary.

Joyce Alexander Taylor, 1950, lives in San Jose keeping house for Kenneth Taylor, 1951. Kenneth is a teachercoach so keeps busy with spQrts:

Claire Codington Warman, class of 1929, lives in Fremont, CA. She retired in.1973 as an early education teacher.

Bereniece MacHi.rron Weigand, 1906, long retired and lives in San Jose at the P.E.O. home. She fell and broke her hop .in June, but is now able to be up and around. Mr Weigand's husband, Charles, now deceased; also a 1906 graduate, established a scholarship at Peru state which· has aided many students.

·• l\fary Herbey, WQlf, 1933, is a retired teacher living in Sa[ Jose. Hope Mutz Young, 1915, a teacherprindpal in Clovis, CA., ha:s received many prizes for her macrame .entries at the Frestio District Fair. Wilbru; D. Young, class of 1930, retired as a shQp teacher and coach after 36.years of He lives in Chester, CA.

southel:n · ''On saturday, 7,J974, Hayward Pastrire Type Party was held at the Villa Parlt liome of Arnie and Sharon Ehlers, >Thelate afternoon gathering was highlighted by reminisees of the good times shared at the Ca,mpus of a Thousand. Oaks. Peruvians who enjoyed the event were Arnold and Sharon <Grienenger) Ehle.rs; Gilbert Swans()n; bu,ane and Karen (Schmirike) Lewis; ·Douglas Gibson; Sam Sadich; Karen (Conrad) Travers; Ju.ne Kuhlman; Sandra (Stephens}.Biere; Bill and Mary Ann CBiere) Carlson;· and ·<Ehlers) .Lucas. Plans for the spring meeting of the Peru Alumni Association Southern CaUfornia Chapter to be held 'May 17,. were made." · ·

Jeannine Lucas.- Corresponding Secretary

1914 Class

Mrs Pearl Shepardson wrote from· Lincoln,. "Only two of the 1914 graduates return.ed ·(to· the ·May .Mrs Ruby .Huff Jones. and myself. Ruth COurtright Kennedy, 1915, Everett Good and L.B. Mathews, 1915; and Miss Lena .Huff, 1909, joined us."

Dr. Glen.J()der, a1928 graduate, and Mrs Joder visited friends in Peru; and attetidetl the Bicentennial Celebration in October. Dr. Joderhas retired from filll-tin'le active but does some consultation work for tbe Union ·Pacific in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Kristine Rotter, Brock, Nebrai;ka, received a graduate assistantship at Northwest Missotiri State· University at Maryville. Kristine taught ·and coached at Waverly, Nebraska, High School last year; · Mrs· Ben Kernes (Mary Lavigne), 1968, of Jillian, Nebraska, is teaching upholstery and basic home decorating at ·Southeast consolidated School ·a:t Stella, Nebraska.

Eln'ler W. Hertel, 1931,. Chairman of the Biology Department, Wart1:>urg College, Waverly, Iowa,. ha.s been on· · the staff of that college since 1934.

John Robert (Jack) Cejka, 1947, of Alberquetque, N.M., recently visited his parents, the John Cejl:ta's, ·in Peru. Jack is an electrical engineer.

Russell Workman, a 1963 graduate, now music instructor at Filllerton,. Nebraska, High School, won. 'the top trophy in Class C at the. "Harvest of Harmony" parade at Grand Island in There were 40 units in Class c.·

Jerome Stemper, formerly intramural director at Peru State College, recently received his,diploma from Lincoln National Life. He qualified for the school on the basis of personal business .and completion of training. In October, Mr Stemper gained national recognition for his record. of personal production .in the sale of group variable annuities, This honor was won in .direct competition with all of the company's more than 2,500 sales reriresentatives throughout the country.

Erik L. Foged, Air Force Captain fa the Strategic Air Command, has been assigned for duty to Andersen AFB, Guam. Eric, formerly of Papillion,, graduated from Peru in 1967.

Mary Howe, a 1971 graduate from Verdon, Nebraska, is now teaching in the Castle Hills School, Northwest Sydney, .Australia. · ·

KennethR. Hutton, 1950, of Auburn,· Nebraska, has been selected to appear in the 19'i'4 edition,. of community Leaders and N()teworthy A!llericans, in recognition of. .past achieven:ietits, outstanding ability and. s.ervice to con'lmunity and state· K.enneth is, a board, ac{ivejn choir, catechism

:,aeserve<l as presidi:mt of spQnsors tile Aubtirn, High SchOol and sgience Clul:>: · ·•. .·· ·.· .•

G'.· ,Evans, Na:vy Lieuteil8nt (junior grade) ;has th,e · ''S"· while serving at the Coast G:uar4 Air Station in Los Angeles. 'fhe award• is presented by the Si}torsky Division of the United Aircraft Cl'.lrpQration to who participated in a lifesaving rescue mission using· a. Sikorsky. helicopter. Evans was. co,pilot of a coast Guard helicopter used in the rescue. of. a who had fallen over a cliff near .Santa Cruz Island, California. Lt. Evans was a 1970 graduate of Peru State College and joined the. Navy in January 1971.

Jerry Joy, Head Football Coach at .Friends University, Wichita,. Kansas, has been named the double recipient of coach ofthe year honors; He has been named the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Coach ofthe Year and he also has been named the NAIA District 10 Coach of the Year. Jerry grl'!duated from Peru State Cofiege in 19 , was an assistant coach at Doane college for a while, and been at Friends · Univet,sity for tile past six years. He has taken his te.ams to the Mineral Bowl twice. ,

J · Clifford "Tip" Roberts, who attended thePeru Training School and later Peru State eollege iil the 1926'.s, was honored ·in· Brownville on vctober 12, 1974. "Tip" was principal of the BroWn.ville School in the 1930's (and wa:s half of the. entire facillty). Some 150former students, spQuses and friends gathered in the school gym for the occasion "Tip" left the.teaching profes8ion in the early forties for an engineering career ·with ·the Union Pacific R.ai}roa,d ·

J .D. Levitt, who served 27 years as a member of the facillty at i>eru State College, who will be leaving the community .inI>ecember, was guest of honor at a pQtluck supper sponsored.by the Bicentennial Committee at the City Hall on November 23 Some 70 persons from the community attended. J.D. will make hi&, home in Springfield IIJinois. '