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This Magazine is brought to you for free and open access by the UNI Alumni Association at UNI ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Alumnus by an authorized administrator of UNI ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 1975 able to see this unusual and outstanding facility in its final stages. It's exciting to see the pieces go A few words together - like a big puzzle (1½ blocks square) and I'm sure all of you will be surprised when you see it. by We hope to see many of you at Homecoming Lee Miller, '75 when we celebrate 25 years of jazz at UNI along Alumni Director with "UNification." Homecoming - A Jazzy "UNlfication" Annual Alumni Meeting "UNification" is the theme of Homecoming '75, Election of Officers & Board the next big event sponsored by the Alumni Office. Friday, Oct. 24, 1975 4 :00 p.m. This fall we are looking forward to an even bigger and more successful weekend than last year. Boord Room -UNI Administration The ad on the back cover of The Alumnus gives Building you the dates of Oct. 24-25 for Homecoming and also shows you the special package of events we Alumni Weekend 1976 are offering at a bargain price. In addition, the ad has a coupon for your use in making reservations June 12 - 13 for one or all of the events that weekend. The deadline is Oct. 10, so start planning now. Honoring Classes of 1916, 1926, Homecoming will be especially jazzy this year. 1936, 1951, and 1966. We're having a special reunion for the members of Help us celebrate the first UNI jazz band who performed for the first UNl's Centennial Year. time in 1950. Of course, all members of jazz bands since then are also welcome. A committee is More information later. planning activities and we hope to have a special jazz party, probably Saturday night, and also get the N OTICE musicians involved in the parade, variety show or The first gathering of the new Washington D.C. whatever. Write to the Alumni Office if you need Alumni Chapter will be a dinner on Oct. 18, 1975. further information. Alumni involved will receive more mailed For Homecoming we had full intentions of information soon or you may contact Dale A. playing the Augustana - UNI game in the "Dome", Koestler, chairman of the dinner, at (703) 971-6340 but it looks like we might miss it. However, when or Daryle Halbrook, chairman of the Alumni you drive past the construction site you should be Chapter, at (202) 488-8168.

The cover: Heather Manley explores one of the trees in the Milo Lawton Memorial Grove south of the Towers at UNI. See story on page 11. Vol. 60 No. 3 September 1975

Editor, Carole Shelley CONTENTS Alumni Director, lee Miller Photographer, Dave Jorgenson LA TT A FUNDS UNI-DOME ENTRANCE ...... 3 Produced by the Office of ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ...... 6 Public Information Services. ALUMNI SERVICE AWARDS ...... 7 CLASS REUNIONS ...... 7 THE ALUMNUS is issued lour times a year in February, Moy, September MILO LAWTON MEMORIAL GROVE ...... 11 and December by the University A DECADE OF ART COMPLETED ...... 1 2 of Northern Iowa, 1222 W. 27th SI., WE HEAR FROM ALUMNI ...... 16 Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613. Second class postage paid at Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613.

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Latta funds UNI-Dome entrance He loved to tell stories to entertain people and that's school supply business that grew into Latta's and Son. no doubt why John S. Latta created and built Latta's John S. Latta, Jr., remembers a good deal about his Book Store in Cedar Falls. His name will again become father and willingly shared the story of the family business. familiar on the University of Northern Iowa campus when When the elder Latta attended the Normal School, he it appears over one of the main entrances to the was older than other students. He resided in the Bachelor UNI-Dome. Funds for the entrance come from a House, a frame house on the corner of 18th and Walnut $100,000 donation given' by John S. Latta, Jr., in Streets. Because of his age, he did most of the cooking memory of his father. and took charge of the younger students. The Latta donation to the Centennial Fund Drive was Many graduates launching a teaching career felt they announced by T. Wayne Davis, national chairman of the didn't have the necessary experience. They asked Latta UNI Foundation's Centennial Fund Drive. The Latta for teaching tips because of his previous experience. entrance will be one of two located on the east side of the Latta, being an industrious chap, began charging the dome facing Hudson Road. graduates $5 an hour for the interview sessions. He also The Lattas, both father and son, were long-time developed teaching items from things he had used to Cedar Falls businessmen and alumni of the University. help the new teachers. J.S. Latta, Sr., attended what was then known as Iowa J.S. Latta School Supply business opened in 1898 State Normal School, and received a bachelor.of didactics with a stock of 300 teaching items, including flashcards, degree in 1903. Homer Seerley was president of the phonics cards, construction patterns, drawings and Normal School at that time and was still president in 1924 illustrated stories. J .S. Latta, Jr., recalls "we sold a packet when J.S. Latta, Jr. enrolled. of 16 drawings that were 6 x 9 inches in an envelope for John S. Latta, Sr., took an early interest in teaching 15 cents." Latta designed all items sold at the store at and taught rural school in Southern Louisiana where he 18th and Main Streets. The backbone of the business had grown to manhood. He later moved to Southern became "Latta's Book for Teachers." Iowa where an uncle lived, and taught rural school near Latta often tested his inventions on his son. John S. Ottumwa. Latta, Jr., remembers "Dad used to take me on his knee Latta wanted more education so he enrolled at the before bed and tell me a story. If I liked it, he knew he had State Normal School of Iowa which, his son said, already something and wrote it down." had a good reputation as a teacher training school. While The Latta home was next door to the supply store so Latta was in school in Cedar Falls, he got the idea for a John Latta, Jr. took part in the business at an early age.

3 Left: John Latta, Jr. inspects the artist's drawing of the entrance in honor of his father. Above: Oil portrait of John S. Latta, Sr.

He remembers the family making hectographs in the Latta store drifted away from the mail order business kitchen. These machines for making copies of a writing or during the 1930's. Other major events took place in that drawing where designed by John Latta, Sr. They were decade. John Latta, Jr., began traveling to build a sales made with a combination of sorghum, glycerine and glue. force; the senior Latta made his last invention in 1932 Only Latta knew just the right proportions and how long and retired in 1936. John Latta, Sr., remained active in to cook the mixture. Cedar Falls after he retired and continued teaching By 1916 Latta's Book Store operated on a totally mail Sunday School as an active member of the United order business to rural schools with orders from the 48 Methodist Church. He had served on the school board for states plus Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Alaska and many years and was also one of the founders of the some foreign lands where U.S. missionaries taught. There Cedar Falls Bible Conference. He died in 1956. were few supply houses in the United States and not Latta's Book Store hit another turning point in 1936 many of them were West of the Mississippi River. John S. when John Latta, Jr., decided to move the business to the Latta, Jr., said that by the time of World War I, the Hill where rural teachers going to summer school could business received a mailbag full of mail every day. This be easily contacted. They moved into what is now Iowa amounted to a lot of orders even though most of them Sport Supply on 23rd Street. "We were in bad shape were small, averaging not over $1.00. Latta's got more financially. The branch stores hadn't been successful for business from outside a 300-mile radius of Cedar Falls Latta's Book Store and [unable to see the future] getting than from inside the area. into the college supply business was the furthest thing After World War I the family business rapidly from my mind," Latta, Jr., recalls. expanded. Latta sold some stock and opened branch It took from September until Christmas to move all of stores in Huntington, and Memphis, Tenn. the merchandise to the store on the Hill. During this time The summer of 1924 John Latta, Jr., entered UNI there were many requests for textbooks so Latta bought a known as Iowa State Teachers' College. The college was small stock to test the winter sales. He bought back on a four term basis so Latta usually didn't go to school students' books and sold used ones. during the fall since that was the busiest time for the store. Berg & Berg Inc. was the biggest textbook supplier on When he was in school, he worked part-time at the store the Hill but within a few years Latta's was doing over half 40 to 50 hours a week. He finished college in the spring of the business, John Latta, Jr., recounted. His store was of 1929 earning a bachelor of arts degree and also getting into the sporting equipment operation. At this immediately went to work at the store full-time. The time, Latta and Berg signed a 10-year contract whereby junior Latta ordered merchandise and filled orders while Latta bought Berg's textbook business and Berg bought the senior family member did the administrative, creative Latta's sporting good operation. Each also agreed not to work of the business. get into the other's line of business, and they haven't to With school consolidations, times changed and the this day.

4 Latta's continued to grow more rapidly. In 1946 T. In 1971 J.S. Latta, Jr., retired to Cherokee Village, Wayne Davis, who worked for the store when he was in Arkansas. A year later, J.S. Latta and Son and all the college, returned from the Navy and joined Latta. Davis spin-offs from the original company were acquired by the was put in charge of the textbook department and given W.R. Grace Company. "Mr. Latta built the business into free reign to enlarge into the office supply business. In one of the most respected and successful school supply 1948 Latta's built a store in the 2200 block on Main and distributorships in the United States," stated Davis. Street and in 1950 the Waterloo store emerged for the Besides devoting much time to the business, Latta sale of office and business supplies. Later, Latta's entered was mayor of Cedar Falls for two terms and also served the pegboard accounting business which became as officer and stockholder in Control-o-fax Corporation, Control-o-fax and in 1960 the new bookstore was built University Book and Supply, Advanced Systems Inc., which was University Book Store. and others. He served on the Boards of Directors of the "My first wife asked me why I wanted to expand the First National Bank, Midway Bank and HON Industries of store. She wanted to know why I wasn't content with it Muscatine. Latta was active in the United Methodist the way it was," John Latta recollects. He replied to his Church, Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce and other wife, "It [the business] won't stand still. It has to grow. I community activities. know there will be more problems but that makes life J .S. Latta, Jr. and his second wife, Virginia, spend half interesting." of their year in Cherokee Village where Latta gets in a Latta believes that the secret to the business success good deal of golfing, fishing and boating. The other half of was "I surrounded myself with capable, young men who the year they live in northern Vermont where Mrs. Latta were loyal and had a desire to succeed." has had an 1840 farmstead renovated. Roof ra1s1ng• • set for September

The cranes and crews are shortly to determine policy and set complete one side of the permanent moving. By the time you read The fee schedules. seating. We are still short $1 million Alumnus, the roof for the UNI-Dome Miller encouraged all alumni who to complete seating on the other side should be in the raising process. haven't participated in the UNI along with the concession areas." Alumni Director Lee Miller estimated Centennial Fund Drive to raise Because this will limit the use of the in mid-July that September would money for the UNI-Dome to help facility, fundraisers are striving to bring the roof raising. out. "Because of inflation," Miller raise money to make the dome After the roof is in tact, the explained, "we will only be able to complete and versatile . flooring will be laid and construction crews can finish the interior of the UNI-Dome. Miller said that the building should be fully enclosed by November 1 and there is a possibility that it could be ready for use by December 1, 1975. Many people are watching the construction progress of the UNI­ Dome as some activities are already tentatively scheduled. Next July a Bible Conference is scheduled to be held in the dome and August will tentatively bring the Cedar Valley Auto Show to the facility. There have also been inquiries from other organizations concerning use of the dome. These groups range from antique car shows to square Members of the UNI Foundation Board of Directors recently toured the dance festivals, the AAU boxing UNI-Dome site. Pictured left to right are Lee Miller, director of UNI alumni tournament and country-western fes­ services and secretary of the Foundation; Walter Brown; Colleen Shearer; Dr. tivals. To answer questions for these Edward Voldseth, UNI vice-president for university relations and development; groups, Miller said the UNI-Dome Roy Fielding and Bob Justis, both assistants to Miller; and James Bailey, UNI Policy Board will be appointed treasurer and treasurer of the UNI Foundation.

5 service, dynamic leadership, humani­ Achievement honored tarianism and contributions to the advancement of knowledge. Jensen retired from teaching in in UN I alumni awards 1973 following a highly successful Recognizing achievement and in 1961 and an M.A. in physical career in physics/ education. He expertise in their individual profes­ education from the University of earned his B.A. degree from UNI in sions, four University of Northern Oregon in 1962. He was a high 1930, an M.A. from the University of Iowa alumni were honored with school wrestling coach in Exeter, Iowa in 1935 and the Ph.D. degree Alumni Achievement Awards at Calif., and Reedsport, Ore. before from Northwestern University in spring commencement exercises this returning to UNI in 1964 as head 1954. He taught physics, chemistry year. Receiving the awards were: T. wrestling coach. and mathematics at Vinton High Wayne Davis, president of Control-o­ In his 11 seasons at UNI he has School from 1930 to 1936 and was fax Corp. in Waterloo; Charles A. directed the Panther matmen to principal there from 1936 to 1940. Patton, head UNI wrestling coach; seven North Central Conference He taught at Lake Forest (Ill .) Dr. James F. Curtis, professor of titles, finishing runnerup the other High School for two years and from speech pathology at the University of four times. This past season the 1942 until his retirement in 1973, Iowa and Dr. Harald C. Jensen, a Panther wrestlers captured the was a member of the physics retired physics professor at Lake NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic department at Lake Forest College Forest College. Association) Division II champion­ serving as its chairman from 1954 to Davis received the B.A. degree in ship after finishing runnerup three of 1967. commercial education from UNI in the previous five seasons. Patton's 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy career record now stands at 125 from 1943 to 1946 at which time he wins, 49 losses and 7 draws. joined J .S. Latta & Son in Cedar Curtis received a B.A. in econom­ Falls. Control-a-fax Corp. is an ics and sociology from UNI in 1935. outgrowth of the original Latta firm . He taught in Manchester and Elakder Playing an active role in UNI before becoming a graduate assistant alumni affairs, Davis is a former at the University of Iowa from 1939- president and vice president of the 42 where he earned his M.A. and Alumni Association Board and a Ph.D. degrees in speech and psychol­ member and chairman of the UNI ogy. Foundation. He is national chairman He is a past president and fellow of the UNI Centennial Fund Drive of the American Speech and Hearing and received the Alumni Service Association (ASHA) and received Award in 1970. the honors of ASHA in 1969 for his Patton received his B.A from UNI unselfish, resourceful and productive Dr. James F. Curtis

T. Wayne Davis Chuck Patton Harald C. Jensen

6 SERVICE AWARDS, Left to right - Row l: Jack Orr, Betty Burley, Catherine Dunbar York, Ethel Ackerman, Dennis Jensen, Glen Henry. Row 2: Bill Anthony, Robert Kenny. Row 3: LeRoy Redfern, James Heinz, Don Peters.

Reunion celebrated with 1920's songs

Songs from the 1920's and This year's reunion also hosted Award were also present. They 1930's were heard on the UNI one of the larger turnouts of the included: Ethel M. Ackerman, UNI campus at the 92nd annual Alumni­ 50-year class with 114 in attendance. Field Services clerk; William V. Faculty Reunion in early June. The Joining that class of 1925 were the Anthony, UNI assistant alumni direc­ Minnesingers were celebrating their classes of 1915, 1935, 1950 and tor (retired) ; Betty L. Burley, junior first reunion. Minnesingers from 1965. Mrs. Mabel Anderson Rhoads high educator, Mason City; James J . those two decades joined the group was the only member of the class of Heinz, Colle & McVoy Advertising of 234 alums at the festivities. 1915 to attend. vice president, Waterloo; Glen F. Irving Wolfe from the class of At the Sunday banquet the Henry, UNI assistant professor physi­ 1925 directed the Minnesingers. Men Minnesinger's entertained the group cal education; Dennis P. Jensen, UNI returned from places such as New with songs they used to sing together director of Financial Aids; Robert C. Jersey, Florida, Tennessee and Cali­ like "Comrades in Arms". The Kenny, Banco Mortgage Company fornia to blend their voices. Bob banquet address was by Leonard J . president (retired) , Waterloo; Francis Byrnes, UNI carilloneur, accompa­ Keefe, professor of marketing. He S. (Jack) Orr, industrial arts educator nied the Minnesingers on the piano. commented on such areas of concern Interestingly enough, Irving Wolfe as collective bargaining, corporate (retired) , Cedar Falls; Donald R. was the first person to play the farming, the unemployment system Peters, insurance executive, Spencer; carillon. So, the weekend brought a and the social security system. LeRoy H. Redfern, attorney, Cedar real joining of forces. Recipients of the Alumni Service Falls.

7 MINNESINGERS, Left to right - Row 1: Irving Wolfe, Earl Wolfe, Edwin Brockman, Byron Dillon, Harris C. Hosch, Clair B. Heyer, J. Howard Orth, Lawson E. Hockey, Caryl A. Middleton. Row 2 : Clifford L. West, Ben Geerdes, Clyde D. Mease, Donald K. Aupperle, Robert M . Aupperle, Walter E. Brubaker, J.J. Fitzgerald, Herbert R. Speer, Ralph S. Pearson, Charles E. Hill. Row 3: Leslie A. Renquist, Loren Dillon, LeClair H. Eells, Lowell Thalman, Raymond T. Moore, Elbert W. Harrington. Row 4 : Allen Read, Donald A. Ogren, F. Theodore Paige, Cleo Howard, George C. Schultz, Max R. Clark, Wayne Davenport.

CLASS OF 1935, Left to right - Row 1: Rachel Rosenberger Eutsler, Marjorie Prior Bennion, Emmagene Dillon McCartney, Lorene E. Campbell, Luella Loats, Marguerite Mason Wyatt. Row 2: Gertrude Albrecht Adoro, Ardell Ostergaard Johnson, Edith Halverson Wittmer, Ruth Stetzel Kennedy, Mildred Theirman Lukes. Row 3: Merl Lillibridge, Don Barker, Marc Ihm, Roy Vinall. Row 4 : Roger M. Galloway, Anson Vinall, Charles E. Hill, George Dana.

8 CLASS OF 1925, Left to right - Row l : Stella M. Olson, Mary Dunbar, Mary Morrison Jones, Anastasia Cloonen Richtsmeier, Hallie Farren Sherrill, Cora Mae Stevens, Gladys Schmalzried Luserke, Dorothy Daniels Levsen, Marjorie Warno.ck Billingham, Mildred Challstrom McLean. Row 2: Madaline Greelis Csukker, Margaret Grier Knupp, Burdette H. Cottingham, Hazel Livingston Engel, Harriette Egan Burrows. Row 3: Alice Wynegar Polkinghorn, Edwin G. Brockman, Walter E. Dahm, Dorothy Smalling Sickles, Margaret Santee, V. Lucile Davis DeWees, Ralph S. Pearson, E. James McCreary. Row 4: Raymond T. Moore, Altha Curtis Smith, George C. White. Row 5 : Allen Walker Read, Irving W. Wolfe, Oran H. Beaty, Nelson R. Arnold, Lawson E. Hockey.

CLASS OF 1950, Left to right - Row l : Lucile V. Howe, Emmagene Dillon McCartney, Ruth Nordskog Strohbehn, Audrey Guenther Lundblad, Betty Jones Kloster, Jane Falb Whipple, Norma Winger Monserud. Row 2: Virginia Caslavka Hintz, Arlene Ashbacher Ritchey, Floyd Oglesby, Mary Ruth Harder Mach, George R. Mach. Row 3: Robert Allender, Don E. Breisch, Jerry Lawton, Doris Handorf Crandall.

9 Fielding joins staff After spend- --- ing two years in Am_es., Roy Fielding is now back at the University of Northern Iowa as an assistant to the director of · Alumni Ser- ,. vices. Fielding, ., B.A. '73, is working with Lee Miller on all projects to raise money for the UNI foundation. "I think of myself as a salesman for UNI. I know the product, understand it and believe in it," he explained. Fielding says by taking an interest in people and their lives at UNI, he Mrs. Mabel Anderson Rhoads of Alliance, Nebraska, made the trip to believes he can communicate with UNI as the single representative of the class of 1915. She chats with people of all ages and types. Alumni Director Lee Miller before the Sunday luncheon at the reunion.

Alumna named pastor Want to en1oy the sun The Rev., Joan Fenner, all year around ? B.A. '66, was recently named Join the UNI Alumni Association's the interim pastor at the First Pres­ CARIBBEAN byterian Church in Lawrence, Kansas. CRUISE She received the B.A. degree in English from UNI · Feb. 28 - Reserve a place for yourself in and taught English for one year the Caribbean. Send $100 per before enrolling in the Pittsburgh Mar. 6, 1976 pers·on to the UNI Alumni (Pa.) Theological Seminary. She Association. Alumni trips are received the B.D. degree from there open to all UNI graduates and in 1970 and was one of six $730 members of their immediate families, as well as UNI faculty candidates chosen for study for a Roundtrip Des Moines Master of Theology and Advanced and staff members. Pastoral Studies by the University of Send money to: UNI Alumni Office, University of Northern Iowa, Pittsburgh and the seminary. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613. She became the first woman to Make all checks payable to the UNI Alumni A ssociation. be a minister of a church in the Enclosed is my deposit of $ ____ for ____ people. Nome ______Pittsburgh Presbytery. She has also served as special assistant to the Address ______pastor and minister of visitation at a City ______Stote ______Zip ____ church in Topeka, Kan.

10 Your money can still go a long way

An education trust to the UNI Foundation can provide real satisfaction and some exceptional financial bene­ fits for you. It's not neces­ sary to be rich, for the gov­ ernment has established pro­ cedures which can stretch the value of your gift and turn even a modest amount Milo Lawton Grove a living memorial into a much larger one. In many ways, both you Because Milo Lawton was con­ Besides the Memorial Grove, and your alma mater can cerned with living things, part of the other money from the Lawton fund benefit. Consider t h es e money from his memorial fund was was donated to the Faculty Scholar­ points: allocated for a grove of 23 trees ship Fund, the Biological Prairie -Deferred interest from which has helped decorate the area Preserve and the UNI Foundation the trust is immediately south of the Towers on the UNI Theater Fund for the new theater in deductable. campus. Mrs. Charlotte Lawton Eilers the proposed speech-art building. -There's no capital gains decided on the memorial because, Mrs. Eilers said she hoped the tax on paper profit she said, "I wanted something alive in memorials she chose will be lasting when you transfer ap­ the memorial; a place which will add ones that many people can enjoy preciated securities to beauty to the campus and provide and use. the trust. enjoyment for those who like the -Amounts paid to indi­ outdoors." vidual beneficiaries can Milo Lawton, UNI director of qualify f o r favorable tax treatment. Alumni Affairs from 1953 until his death in 1971, was concerned with -With careful planning, the integrity of the standards of the the trust can save thou­ sands of dollars in es­ University. Mrs. Eilers explained that tate taxes. he was interested in the role alumni could play in developing the Univer­ -You can divert income to a low-bracket tax­ sity through their pride in it. Milo payer in your family. himself was a UNI graduate who had "pride in UNI which made his job There is a booklet avail­ meaningful," Mrs. Eilers stated. able "Planning Your Gift In In addition to this alumni duties, Trust" which can help you or your lawyer plan an educa­ Lawton also served as the UNI liaison tion trust that works for both representative to the Iowa legislature. you and UNI. It's free. If He felt this job was challenging and Top: The daughter and grandchildren you've ever thought of a difficult but it also gave him another of the late Milo Lawton stroll through trust or similar gift, write way to develop the University. the grove. They are (left to right) or call: The grove of trees was planted Jamie, Heather, John, Mary Lawton April, 1973. It contains the following Manley. The rock with the dedication species of trees: shade locusts, plaque to Lawton appears in the University of Northern Iowa swamp white oak, sycamore, Ameri­ background. Bottom: The grove of Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 can linden, red swamp oak and trees is put to good use according to 319-273-2355 Wisconsin green weeping w\llow. the Manley family.

11 Student panels done by (left to right) : Elizabeth Buechele, Bruce Montgomery, Stan Maddy, Kenneth Steinkamp, Mark Ohler, Jo Siddens, Dave Stone, Wayne Lacox, Dave Hamilton and Bruce Bieneman.

A decade

It's taken ten years, but the student artwork is finally completed and on full display in the entrance of the Redeker Dining Center on the UNI campus. The project started in 1965 when the UNI Art and Architecture Com­ mittee discovered they had excess funds for the dining center after buying the "Acrobats" statue for the walkway. The committee receives one-half of one percent of each new building cost at UNI for artwork chosen by the committee along with building staff and student representa­ tives. In this case, they decided to use student artwork which seemed suit­ able to the location. The committee commissioned the first panel in 1965. John Page, assistant professor of art and former committee member, said the commit­ tee wanted quality work and an­ Bruce Montgomery's panel described as an nounced available commissions each extension of pottery work. semester. The majority of the

12 Above: Dave Stone's panel started with a 4 x 8 foot chunk of clay. Right: Jo Siddens' panel of plaster covered with fiberglass. of art completed applicants were art majors who first Mrs. Jo Siddens, assistant profes­ Bruce Bieneman, assistant direc­ submitted drawings, then made a sor of art at UNI recalls when she did tor of the Sioux City Art Center, model to one-third scale and finally a panel as a graduate student. "I pointed out that the work had to be displayed the complete project. Page learned a lot by building the fiberglass done in durable materials so it would emphasized that there was much panel because I coped with things not deteriorate or be susceptible to competition and if the committee that wouldn't work and changed vandalism. He changed his initial clay didn't find a panel it wanted each them to work." Mrs. Siddens said one design and worked instead in semester, it didn't commission any problem she had was the limitation plywood and epoxy paint. It took work. on the depth of the relief of the panel about a year to complete the panel. John Volker, chairman of the Art which made a difference in her As an undergraduate student, and Architecture Committee, stated design. She did a panel of plaster Dave Stone received a commission that each panel was commissioned covered with fiberglass. for a panel he had previously done for $150 and most students worked Bruce Montgomery, a potter in the summer of 1971. He started with within that amount. The committee Waterloo, built a panel the summer a 4 x 8 foot chunk of clay and originally planned for 18 panels but of 1965 after he graduated from UNI. worked with it spontaneously and as some of the projects weren't "I took the commission because I visually. "I let the clay tell me what it completed, and as bulletin boards thought it would be something wanted," Stone explained. Now an appeared where panels were desig­ permanent and interesting to do," he art teacher at East High in Waterloo, nated, the number of panels evened commented. It took about five weeks Stone said he is very happy to have out to 10. for Montgomery to complete the his work on display. The last panel, installed in 1972, panel, which was the first to be The 10 student panels in the completed the project with modifica­ finished and hung. His panel, he Redeker Dining Center took a tions in 1974 and this year's described, is an extension of the work decade to complete and now offer installation of the name plates under he did in pottery with rough textures low relief art of what John Page calls each panel. flattened out. non-objective, non-specific subjects.

13 land's College of Education in 1943, where he taught in Baltimore, Annapolis, Belair, Glen Burnie, and Hagerstown and in UMUC'S graduate program in Munich, Germany in 1955. Professor Eme~s honors were besiowed-up-on him in 1971 when he was also We hear named one of the Outstanding Educators of America. Dr. Schindler and his wife, (DORA HOOD, 1924) live at 7304 Hopkins Aw.. , from alumni ... College Park, Md . MAX NOAH, B.A. '27, for 30 years chairman of the music department of Georgia The following degrees were awarded to Yesterday for Tomorrow", which was publish­ College, Milledgeville, GA. has been awarded University of Northern Iowa graduates by the ed in cooperation with Berea College. The 175 the Distinguished Service Award at the University of Iowa May 14, 1975. The D.D.S. poems in the volume include her first poem Georgia College Honors Day. Dr. Noah began degree to RANDALL J AMES RUSICH, B.A. written at the age of 7 and her latest poem, his career at Georgia College in 1935, after '71; GARY LYNN WEBER, B.A. '73; and written at age 79. Dr. Cooper taught at William serving as head of the music dept. at Guilford RUDY R. KUBIK, B.A. '60. The M.A. degree to Woods College, Simpson College, the Horace College in North Carolina for 8 years. Dr. TERRILL JEROME BALL, B.A. '71; VI CKI Mann School, Columbia University, Drew Noah is a member of numerous state and STUVE HUGHES, B.A. '73; SHIRLEY Theological Seminary, George Washing­ national professional organizations and has NORMAN KOLNER, B.A. '68; MICKEY VAN ton University, Wilson College, American been honored by many college and civic DOREN MILLER, B.A. '71; RICHARD LEIG University, Lebanon Valley College and Berea groups over the years. Throughout his career MCDONALD, B.A. '69; DANA KERR MUS­ College where she was associate professor of he also found time to teach voice and organ GRAVE, B.A. '68; MARI LYN OLSON PRICE, psychology, chairman of the psychology dept. and to organize and direct many choirs. He B.A. '66. The J.D. degree to HABBO GERO and full professor in 1957, before her and his wife DOROTHY WILBUR Noah, B.A. FOKKENA, B.A. '72; DAVID MICHAEL retirement in 1961. She then served as a '26, live at 133 Meadows Dr. , St. Simons FORTNEY, B.A. '72; S HIRLEY JEAN LINN, visiting professor at West Virginia Wesleyan, Island, GA. B.A. '72; JAMES MICHAEL RICHARDSON, Tunghai University and Talladega College B.A '72; JOHN FORREST SAMORE, B.A. before returning to her home in Berea in 1970. '28 '71; MARK WILLIAM SCHWICKERATH, Dr. Cooper is the mother of two sons: Dr. B.A. '72; GEORGE LEE STIGLER, B.A. '72; Homer C. Cooper, professor of sociology at Mrs. MARGARET JAY ARTHUR WILLEMS, B.A. '72; and G. the University of Georgia, and Olin C. Cooper, WOLFF, Garland, B.A. MICHAEL CONLEE, B.A. '71. The PhD a graduate of the College of the Pacific. Dr. '28, was awarded a degree to JAMES E. FERGUSON, B.A. Cooper and her twin sister, Mrs. LAU RA citation by the Wart­ '61; JAMES C. PETERSEN, B.A. '67; M.A. '71; CHASSELL Toops, both graduated from UNl burg College Alumni BEVERLY WEIDLER TAYLOR, M.A. '67; in 1913 and went on to receive their doctorate Association this spring and AARON R. THORNTON, B.A. '66, M.A. degrees from Columbia University in 1920 "in recognition of her '68. The M.D. degree to EDWARD GEORGE 27 years of untiring NASSIF, B.A. '71. The M.S. degree to '21 and dedicated teaching CHARLES EUGENE SADDORSI, B.A. '68. After living in the same house at 1021 W. at Wartburg College for The MFA degree to NORMA N CARLBERG, 22 St., Cedar Falls, for 64 years, Mrs. C. IR ENE which hundreds of her B.A. '73. DAVIS Eaton, B.A. '21, known to thousands former students hold her in highest esteem." The following University of Northern Iowa of UN I alumni as "Ma Commons", has moved Mrs. Garland retired from teaching as associate graduate has been awarded the M.A. degree in to Agana, Guam. She lives now with her son, professor of English and Journalism in the Industrial Education from Northeast Missouri ERIC GLENN EATON, B.A. '56, M.A. '68, and spring of 1973. Mrs. Garland has written and State University, Kirksville, MO., on May 9, his family. Her address is Box 1711, Agana, had published a volume of her original poetry 1975: KEITH MICHAEL QUICK, B.A. '71. Guam. title "The Good Wine." During her senior year The following University of Northern Iowa at UNI , she was editor of the College Eye. Mrs. '24 graduates have been awarded the M.A. degree Garland taught 18 years in high schools, in Education from Iowa State University Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Grubbs, (EOA F. chiefly in Iowa. Her home address is 1309 2nd on May 24, 1975: NORMA LEE WATNE, B.A. ROEMER, 2 yr. '24) stopped at the Alumni Ave. SW. Waverly. '68, and GRETCHEN EGGERS ANDERSON, Office for a visit while they were on campus B.A. '68. this summer. Both retired, they now live at '31 R.F.D. #l, Vestaburg, Ml. '13 ARNOLD L. STIENTJES, B.A. '31, has Dr. CLARA CHASSELL COOPER, M.D. '27 retired after 20 years as a science teacher at '13, of 318 Jackson St., Berea, KY, was Dr. ALVIN W. SCHINDLER, professor East High School of Sioux City. He previously honored at the Awards Dinner during the emeritus of the College of Education of the taught at Beresford, SD, Le Mars, IA, Ellsworth annual fall meeting of the Kentucky State University of Maryland University College, was Junior College, Simpson College, Boone Poetry Society held in Bardstown. She was presented a plaque "for outstanding service to Junior College, and Morningside College. He named First Prize Winner in the "Award of teacher education" by the Maryland Interna­ is a member of many science organizations Outstanding Performance" category of the tional Reading Council in March. Dr. Schindler and has won the American Chemical Society 1974 Kentucky State Poetry Contest. Dr. first taught and served as an administrator in Award and was named the Outstanding Cooper was judged to have made the greatest Iowa schools from 1924-32, then moved to Science Teacher for the State of Iowa. After a literary achievement during 1973 for her book Adams State College in Colorado and on to tour of Europe, The Stientjes' will continue to of verse. "Recorded Insights: Poems of the University of Denver. He joined Mary- live at 2717 South Cypress St., Sioux City.

14 '33 after 13½ full years and 15 years of substitute '46 teaching. She taught in the primary grades at Miss DOROTHEA Crystal Lake, Buffalo Center and at the Dr. DAVID G. W. GIENGER, B.A. WACO Schools of Crawfordsville. Mr. and BARRY, B.A. '46, has '33, was honored this Mrs. Graber, who live at 104 Brooks St., been appointed Dean spring by the Iowa Wayland, are the parents of three children of the University of State University Alum­ Wilbert of Wayland, Dr. John, cardiologist a Toledo Graduate ni Association for her the Viriginia Mason Clinic in Seattle, WA, and School. Dr. Barry join­ inspiring and outstand­ Marilyn who works for the National Science ed The Evergreen State ing service as an asso­ Foundation of Berkeley, CA. College, Olympia, WA ciate professor of home in 1969 as vice presi­ economics education. '39 dent and provost. From Miss Giener, 1410 Miss NEOMA JUNKERMEIER, Kdg. Pri., 1961 to 1965 he was - Roosevelt, Ames, joined the !SU faculty in '39, has been a participant in the Homebound consultant in the sci­ 1956. Handcraft Sales Program of the Easter Seals ences to the Office of the President of the State Society for the past eight years. A muscular '36 University of New York and served as dystrophy victim for 21 years, she makes professor and assistant to the president for many handcraft items which are sent to Camp FORREST E. BROUHARD, B.A. '36, has regional scientific and industrial develooment retired as Shelby County Superintendent of Sunnyside, Ankeny, where they are displayed at SUNY at Albany. In 1967 he became Dean Schools for the past 31 years. He has been for retail sales. They are also often on sale at of the School of Natural Sciences and Joint County Superintendent of Schools of various towns, stores and shopping centers. Shelby and Cass Counties ;or the past eight The full purchase price is returned to the Mathematics at California State University, years. Mr. and Mrs. Brouhard will continue to individual maker of the items. Miss Junker­ and in 1969 served as interim executive vice live at 1204 Baldwin, Harlan. meier accepts and fills any and all orders of president on the San Jose campus. Dr. Barry is specially desired items. She resides with her '37 the founding chairman of the Washingmn mother, about ½ mile west on Highway 169. Commission for the Humanities and has been Mrs. LAVINIA NORTH Brouhard, B.A. CLARENCE B. LUVAAS, '39, has retired appointed to a two-year term on the National '37, is retiring after teaching third grade at as principal of Madison School in Cedar Commission on Leadership Development in Harlan for the past sixteen years. Before that Rapids following a career of 43 years served in she taught at Cedar Rapids, Mapleton, and Iowa schools. His career began in a rural Higher Education of the American Council on Vail. school in Shelby County. Later he taught in Education. Dr. Barry, his wife Eunice, and their Mrs. LOIS BLA TTSPIELER Graber, Kg. Denison, Oskaloosa, and Dubuque prior to four children live at 2808 Middlesex Drive, Pri. '37, retired from teaching in May, 1975, coming to Cedar Rapids in 1947. Toledo, OH. UNI alums merit IHSAA awards Originally from Sheldahl, Graeber in Iowa schools, while players must graduated from Iowa State Teachers have graduated at least 10 years ago. College (now UNI) and received his In his high school years, Koehne££ masters' degree from the State played prep ball for Muscatine in the University of Iowa. He was a teacher­ early 1940's. He was All-Conference coach at Union Township Consoli­ and All-State for three seasons dated and Guttenberg, then became including first team all-state honors superintendent at Orchard, Mel­ both as a junior and senior. Koehne££ bourne and Conrad, Beaman-Con­ also. earned honors as the second Graeber Kochneff rad-Liscomb. He retired in 1971 after leading scorer in the league as a State awards were given to two 44 years of school work including 40 sophomore and junior and as the top University of Northen Iowa alumni at years as a superintendent. conference pointmaker as a senior. the 1975 Boys' State Basketball Graeber served on the LH .S.A.A. He made the varsity team at the Tournament last spring. Representative Council on two sepa­ State University of Iowa as a H.P. Graeber, B.A. '28, received a rate occasions totaling nearly 15 freshman and then transferred to the Lyle T. Quinn award. It is given years. He was also an IH.S.A.A. University of Northern Iowa, then annually to those deemed worthy via Board of Control member a full ten Iowa State Teachers College. Here their service to interscholastic athletics years. Graeber still resides in Conrad. he was a three-year regular and a and their support of the same basic Walter Koehne££, BA '50 re­ three-year all-conference selection on philosophy toward the interscholastic ceived a 1975 Hall of Fame award three league title teams. Koehne££ sports program as that employed by from the LH.S.A.A. This award goes taught and coached for eight years at the late Mr. Quinn, longtime executive to coaches and players who excelled Muscatine High and then joined secretary of the Iowa High School in Iowa's prep basketball history. State Farm Insurance. He is an Athletic Association. (LH.S.A.A.) Coaches must have served 10 years agency manager in Tucson, Ariz.

15 '48 Atlantic and is a member of the Nodaway World Who's Who of Musicians. He was also Symphony. Mr. and Mrs. McCauley and their elected secretary-treasurer of the northwest Dr. ELLIS G. five children live at 211 West 13th St., Atlantic. division of the College Band Directors HANSON '48, 13224 National Association. He ~II become vice­ Pine Ridge Rd., Burns­ '56 presiaent in 1977 and president of the group ville, MN, has been Mrs. MILDRED F. -~-----. in 1979. Dr. Sorenson is current associate named an associate WOOD, BA '56, M.A. professor of music and director of bands at director of the board of '62, Ed. S, '63, was Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Ellerbe Architects/ En­ recently named Out­ OR. He and his wife, Mary, and two children gineers/ Planners in standing Teacher in are living at 421 Orchard St., Monmouth, OR. Bloomington, MN . He Exceptional Education is vice president of the Dr. WILLIAM J. BECVAR, BA '61, of and has received 812 North K, # 309, Tacoma, WA, is currently Planning and Manage­ awards for professional ment Services Division serving as acting chairman in the Dept. of services from the Iowa Communication Arts at Pacific Lutheran of the firm . Dr. Hanson received an M.A. Association for Retard­ degree from the University of Northern University, Tacoma, WA, where he teaches ed Children, the Iowa Colorado and the Ph.D in Education acting, directing and film history and directs Speech and Hearing two major productions each year. Dr. Becvar Administration from Iowa State University. and the Iowa Association for Children with R. BRUCE McQUIGG, BA '48, Blooming­ was granted the Ph.D. in Drama by the Learning Disabilities. Last March she was given ton, IN, was awarded the Distinguished University of Kansas earlier this year. the Community Service Award from the Black Dr. MARY J. LICKTEIG, BA '61, Teaching Award by Indiana University in April. Hawk County Association for Children with Dr. McQuigg is a professor in the School of associate professor of elementary and early Learning Disabilities. Mrs. Wood serves on the childhood education at the University of Education at Bloomington, and is director of Board of Directors of the Iowa Association for the Student Leadership Institute. Nebraska, is the author of a newly published Children with Learning Disabilities and has book An Introduction to Children's Literature. '49 worked for the past ten years as Educational '62 Consultant in Learning Disbilities in the Joint CALVIN W. GROSSHUESCH, BA '49, County System of Black Hawk and Buchanan Dr. D. ALLEN SNIDER, BA '62, is was named Golf Coach of the Year by the 250 Counties. She is also the author of co-author of a study of New York City Child members of the Illinois High School Coaches Communication Skills for the Mentally Care recently released by the Center for New Association. Grosshuesch is a geometry Retarded, as well as numerous articles. York City Affairs New School for Social teacher and golf coach at Naperville Commun­ '59 Research. Dr. Snider is a senior research ity High School. He and his family live at associate at the center. The study is focused 25W700 Plank Rd ., Naperville, IL JOHN R. CAMPBELL, BA '59, was primarily on protecting Foster Care needs five '51 recently promoted to accounting manager for to ten years hence, but it will also be used in the John Morrell & Co. plant at Sioux Falls, the settlement of class actions charging racial Mr. and Mrs. SD. Prior to joining Morrell in 1964, he taught discriminations in the Foster Care system and KENNARD LUBBS in Iowa schools at Coon Rapids and Plainfield. adoption programs. Dr. and Mrs. Snider (NORMA BUTLER) He and his wife, MAVIS PEMBER, 2 yr. '57, (JOYCE BALD, BA '65; live at 591 Rock both B.A. '51 coached and family reside at 928 South Stephen, Sioux Road, Glen Rock, NJ. La Crosse Central's Falls. Boys' Ski Team to its '63 second state champion­ '60 Jim and RUTH RUSSELL, BA '63, of ship ti tle in two years. Ms. MARY ELLEN CORDER, BA '60, of 116 Frederick Ave., Frederick, MD, have The 1969 team was 8750 Mellmanor Dr., Apt. 18, La Mesa, CA, recently opened a full service stained glass Cental's and Mrs. has recently been initiated into Alpha Kappa studio at 6 South Court St., Frederick, MD, Lubbs' first state title. Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary specializing in creating elegant windows and She teaches P.E. at national teacher's sorority. She taught in many other stained glass items. The Russells Central. Mr. and Mrs. Lubbs live at RFD 1, Minneapolis, MN from 1960-63. She has serve architects, institutions, churches, busi­ Coon Valley, WI. taught in San Diego and attended the nesses, and interior decorators as well as University of California at San Diego. She is '55 meeting requests for individualized items. currently teaching at John Forward Elemen­ Mrs. PATRICIA YATES McCauley, BA tary in Las Mesa, CA. '64 '55, was a featured violin soloist when the Miss LOREITT A SAGE, BA '60, is retiring Dr. AARON L. STEENBERGEN, BA '64, Nodaway Valley Symphony Orchestra pre­ after a 44-year teaching career. She has taught M.A. '65, of Plaza Apts., 51B, 61 West Parade, sented their spring concert at the Atlantic High at least 1,000 children to read and write. Miss West Ryde, New South Wales, Australi a, has School. During her college career at UNI, Mrs. Sage taught in rural Nebraska and Iowa accepted an appointment as a lecturer in McCauley was concert master of the UNI schools for 17 years and at Atlantic for 27 education at Macquarie University in New Symphony. She also toured with the UNI years. Miss Sage lives at 610 Olive, Atlantic. South Wales, Australia. Dr. Steenbergen Concert Band in 1953 and 1954 as a violin FRANK R. ESHELMAN, M.A. '60, has previously held a lectureship at Churchlands soloist. In 1955 she was selected as been awarded the Ph.D. degree from Iowa Teachers' College, near Perth, in Western outstanding music student. She has played State University on March 1, 1975. Australi a. with the Waterloo, Wartburg and Des Moines '61 BENNY FRANIS TUCKER, M.A. '64, was Symphony orchestras. Since graduation she awarded the Ph.D. degree at the University of has taught string methods and vocal music. Dr. RICHARD A. SORENSON, BA '61, IL, Champaign. Dr. Tucker is mathematics Presently, she has a private violin studio in has been named to the 1975 edition of The co-ordinator for Parkway School District,

16 Chesterfield, MO. He and his wife, Jody, and '68 Historian named their children, live at 146 Carmel Woods Dr. , Ms. NORMA LEE WATNE, 2511 Fern­ Ellisville, MO. dale, Apt. 3, Ames, has been awarded the M.S. '65 degree in Elementary Education on May 24, to Hall of Fame CHRISTOPHER REMBOLD, BA '65, 1975 from Iowa State University, Ames. was awarded his M.S. degree at Western Mrs. GRETCHEN LEIGH ANDERSON, Illinois University. He is employed as executive B.A. '68, of RFD 1, Webster City was awarded Ed Ewoldt, B.A. '54, athletic director of the Mississippi Bend Uni Serv Unit, the M.S. degree in Education - Guidance and director at Wheaton Central High Counseling, from Iowa State University. a professional teachers' organization, repre­ School, was named to the Illinois senting teachers in Scott, Clinton and Mrs. JUDITH ,., Mu scatine counties. Mr. and Mrs. Rembold NEAL Johannesen, Wrestling Coaches and Officials (DORIS JONES, B.A. '65) and son, live in B.A. '68, is now teach­ Association's Hall of Fame for 1975. Long Grove. ing at East Carolina's Ewoldt coached wrestling for 19 '66 Campus School and years and has been the official working with the State's MRS. J. BARBARA ALVORD, B.A. '66, 3 historian of the Illinois wrestling Early Childhood Insti­ M.A. '73, has accepted a position as associate tute each summer. She association since its inception in principal for general administration at the taught in Colorado for 1961. As historian, he has accumu­ Ames Senior High School. Mrs. Alvord has -·~·~·.. two years and then • .1 • ~. lated a wealth of old high school and been head of the English department of East taught for the Depart­ , .I collegiate wrestling records. His Waterloo High. She and her husband ment of Defense in records include the complete Illinois (ETHAN EUGENE ALVORD, B.A. '63, M.A. Okinawa. She met her husband, Bob, who was '70) will be living at 1111 Kennedy, Ames. He at the time a helicopter pilot for USMC. They High School Association wrestling has been assistant principal at Cedar Falls High are presently living at 204 N. Ash Apts., tournament results, with the high and will be working on his doctorate at Iowa Greenville, NC. Mrs. Johannesen is also finishers, records, schools and home State University. working on her M.A. in Learning Disabilities. towns, from 1937, the year the '67 DEAN G. HALL, BA '68, M.A. '69 has tourney began. Mrs. CONSTANCE CARROLL Geisel hart, been the recipient of the Pringle Fellowship The Hall of Fame in its four years Award, a special teaching fellowship given to B.A. '67, has accepted a position on the faculty has sought to honor those who have of Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. She has an outstanding doctoral student during his last taught business finance courses at Coe College year of work on his doctoral degree. It carries a made outstanding contributions to and vocational-technical courses in Fond du stipend of $5,000, and recognizes superiority Illinois wrestling. Ewoldt lives at 214 Lac and La Crosse, WI. She has also worked in academic performance, teaching perform­ S. Dorchester St., Wheaton, IL as an accountant for Kainer-Wesco Corp. in ance and service. Hall taught English in 60187 with his wife, the former Creston and worked as a technical writer at Wheeling, IL Mrs. Geiselhart and her husband Nancy Grover, B.A. '59 and their (JAMES, B.A. '64, also on the faculty at Mt. John Deere. He has been at Kent State Mercy) live at 311 S 2nd E. , Mt. Vernon. University for 2 years working on his Ph.D. four children.

English teacher receives grant

A nationally-recognized English Us How to Write," collection of teacher, Mrs. Mary C. Commers, B.A. statements from 33 top United States '39, was honored as Scottish Rite teachers who were nominated by Distinguished Teacher for 1975 and their students. Her contribution of­ received a $1,000 grant. Mrs. fered a new teaching approach to Commers has been an English Shakespeare's "Hamlet." teacher at Southeast High School in Another NCTE activity for Mrs. Lincoln, Nebraska, since 1956 and Commers was judging writing awards department head for 12 years. She competition for 850 selected high graduated from University of North­ school seniors for three years. She ern Iowa, then Iowa State Teachers also has written many articles for College, and has done graduate work professional journals, is a member of at the University of Nebraska and the Lincoln schools' instruction coun­ Creighton University. cil , headed a committee on secondary Recently Mrs. Commers had one school reporting to parents, and of her essays included in a National served on the public schools' commit­ Council of Teachers of English tee meeting with parents to evaluate Mrs. Commers (NCTE) book, 'They Really Taught curriculum materials.

17 DAVID WAYNE KANE, B.A. '71 was appointed postmaster of Hanlontown. He has Brazilians honor editor worked with the U.S. Postal Service at the Sectional Center in Mason City for the past It's been nearly 19 years since Bill returned to stay he became chief of year and a half. He and his family live at 1103 Williamson, Jr., B.A. '53, made his the publications department of the No.-Van Buren, Mason City. home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and American Chamber of Commerce '72 eventually became the editor and for Brazil and also editor of Brazilian DENNIS ALAN BROSTROM, B.A. '72, managing partner of the Brazil Business, a monthly English-language received his Masters Degree in Music Herald, the only English language magazine. In 1968 he started a Education from Drake University, Des Moines, daily in Brazil. To commemorate his modernization program which gave May 1975, and is now employed as a band years of professional and community Rio de Janeiro its first daily news­ instructor in the Newton Community School. Mr. and Mrs. Brostrom live at 1707 N. 4th Ave. activities, Williamson received a paper printed by offset process and E. , Newton. diploma granting him state citizenship on whose presses many weekly and DUANE D. JENSEN, B.A. '72, has last February. The award was also monthly newspapers are produced. accepted a position at the Warren County presented on the 29th birthday of the The award was presented to Bank & Trust Co. of Des Moines. Jensen Brazil Herald. Williamson by Deputy Darcy Rangel, taught at Carlisle and has worked for a bank and a savings and loan in Des Moines. Mrs. Williamson originally went to first secretary of Guanabara's State Jensen (LINDA HANNA) B.A. '72, teaches in Brazil in 1956 on an exchange Legislative Assembly. Williamson the Johnston Community School System. fellowship awarded under the Con­ stated he considered the award an They are living at 2304 Aurora Ave. E., Des vention for the Promotion of Inter­ honor for everyone connected with Moines. American Cultural Benefits. After he the newspaper. Mrs. ISABELLE S. YOUNGBLOOD, M.A. '72, has completed her duties as director of the Marshalltown Area Community School of Nursing. She graduated in 1944 when the '69 previously worked at the Des Moines Register school was known as Evangelical Deaconess and Tribune Co., Winnebago Industries, Inc., School of Nursing. For 12 years she was a THOMAS NORDSTROM and KAROL and A. T. Kearney, Inc., Management nurse-anesthetist and then got her BS degree (RICHMAN) NORDSTROM, both B.A. '69, Consultants. He and his wife (KAREN SCOTT from the University of Iowa. She remained at were awarded their M.S. degrees in Education THOMAS, B.A. '70). live at 4220 New York, the University as a teacher in the school of from Oregon College of Education in August Des Moines. nursing until 1959 when she returned to 1974. Mr. Nordstrom is presently teaching Marshalltown to be associate director and social studies at Franklin Junior High in Cedar '71 teacher until she was named director in 1968. Rapids, where they live at 417 22nd St. NE. JAMES NEIGHBORS, B.A. '71, was '73 '69 & '70 named "Outstanding Young Educator" by the JAMES E. BIWER, B.A. '73, has accepted DENNIS "ROCK" GALLAGHER, former Eagle Grove Jaycees on the recommendation a new position with the Burroughs Corporation UNI distance runner, recently finished 64th out of the principal and co-workers at Eagle Grove in Cedar Rapids as a marketing representative. of 142 in the third Olympiad Memorial High School. Neighbors, art teacher and He previously worked for 15 months for the Marathon in St. Louis. He completed the 26.2 assistant wrestling coach, was also named Black Hawk County-Waterloo Governmental miles in record of 3 hrs., 12 min. and 46 sec. "Teacher of the Year" by members of the Data Processing Department as a computer His wife LAURA FELDMAN, B.A. '69, has senior class. Jim and his wife, SHARON programmer analyst. Biwer will be living in been named to the research board of Lifeseek­ WOLF, '71, and daughter live at 920 NW 1st, Apt. 12, 11 Glenbrook Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. ers, a St. Louis organization that provides Eagle Grove. Ms. JANE ELLEN SCHOCKEMOEHL, infant lifesaving equipment for the neo-natal ROGER D. YEAGER, B.A. '71, is a new B.A. '73, of 2610 College St., Cedar Falls, is care units of local hospitals. She is a former car sales manager for Tim Underdahl Chevro­ presently employed as a social worker for the teacher of the mentally retarded and children let Buick, Inc. of Independence. He and his Iowa Dept. of Social Services in Waterloo. with learning disabilities. The Gallaghers live at wife (NANCY SCHONEMAN, also B.A. '71) Mr. LYNN L. ROTH, B.A. '73, 1506 7274 Boellner, Hazelwood, MO. recently returned from a trip to Acapulco, Cheyenne Blvd ., Colorado Springs, CO, is Mexico which was awarded to Yeager by '70 working at Frontier Boys Village, a residential Chevrolet for outstanding new car sales. The treatment center for emotionally disturbed Dr. MICHAEL J . THARP, B.A. '70 was Yeagers, with their two children, live at RFD 3, boys (8-16 years) with delinquent tendencies, awarded his D.D.S. degree and graduated in Independence. from the Eastern slope area. The remedial the top 10 from the University of Iowa College MICHAEL J . REED, B.A. '71, has been school program centers around behavior of Dentistry in May, 1974. He has established a appointed head football coach at Sumner modification and the token economy system. private dental practice in West Liberty. Dr. High School, Kansas City, KS. He is currently Tharp and his wife, (PATRICIA OLSEN, B.A. completing requirements for his masters '74 '70). and their daughter, live at 109 W. Gibson degree at the University of Kansas. Reed Mrs. KAREN HOWICK NESVOLD, B.A. St., West Liberty. served as head coach for the junior varsity '74, is a special education teacher and STEPHEN C. THOMAS, B.A. '70, has football squad at UNI during the 1974 season. program director at !ta-Bel-Koo Day Activity been appointed planning manager for Massey­ Mr. and Mrs. Reed live at 3214 E. Meyer Blvd., Center in Northome, MN . She and her family Ferguson's consumer products. Thomas has Kansas City, MO. live in Mizpah, MN, Box 82.

18 KENT HINRICHSEN, B.A. '74, has Marcia Hogenkamp and ROBERT L. Rhonda K. Nutting and JOHN W. developed a relatively new teaching aid, a BELLMAN, B.A. '72, 409 Summit, Waterloo. FISCHBECK, B.A. '74, 7 Westview Dr., Mason Visual Dome, an idea he borrowed from the DEBORAH MAE TROUTMAN, B.A. '72, City. Iowa Mental Health Institute at Glenwood, and Juan Aranda, 42 N. Parkwood, Pasadena, SALLY KAY CONWAY and FREDERICK where he taught for one year. The Dome is Ca. E. HARTZ, both B.A. '74, R.F.D. # l , Blairstown. made of black plastic inflated by a window fan '73 and is used to create a learning environment CHRISTINE ANN BUDKE and RICHARD for children with learning disabilities. Since ROSEMARY BECKER, B.A. '73, and Ron P. BLAU, both B.A. '74, 2500 Olive St., Cedar most sch ools already have a fan and a Longmuir, Arlington. Falls. projector, the dome can be built for around PATRICIA ANN HENNING, B.A. '73, and DAWN RAE PATTEN, B.A. '74, and Brian $15. Hinrichsen is currently doing research for Ronald Niehaus, 211 NW 1st St., Gilmore Parker, R.F.D. # l , Perry. his master's degree in the area of learning City. MARGARET E. MOTT, B.A. '74, and disabilities and working in Sioux City's JUNE RAE HOING, B.A. '73, and Ronald Michael Miller, 828 Hanna Blvd., Waterloo. summer program for the hearing handicapped. Bessman, Green Mountain. JO ANNE McPHERSON, B.A. '74, and He lives at 2724 So. Martha, Sioux City. DEBORAH JEAN DRAKE, B.A. '73, and Michael Hoss, 605 S. Ewing, Grimes. ROGER ALAN PURDY, B.A. '74, has Lloyd Prater, 315 W. Hutchings, Winterset. Tamara J. Burt and JOHN G. AMS­ completed his first year as director of three PENNY LYNN SPHA TT, B.A. '73, and BAUGH, B.A. '74, 1214 34th St., Des Moi nes bands for the Urbana schools, despite the fact Bob Krolnik, 1498 Marlin St., Madison, Wi. Evonne Higgins and ROBERT J. FREE­ that he has had only about two percent vision JODY ANN RO MELTON, B.A. '73, and MAN, B.A. '74, 1111 St. Clement, Iowa City. since birth. While at UNI he played in jazz Joseph Melcher, 109 6th St. SW, Hampton. KATHLEEN L. KEARNS, B.A. '74, and Tom bands and was a trumpet soloist. His address is Cindy Jean Bremmer and JOHN J. Wilcox, K-23 Devonshire Apts., Mankato, Mn. Box 15, Brandon. HOWARD, B.A. '73, 402-4 E. Buffalo St., ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, B.A. '74, and lthica, NY Lee Geiken, G-200 University Dr., # 11, Cedar JANE ANN BRADLEY, B.A. '73, and Falls. Maniages Kenneth Friedel, R.F.D. #l, Box 44, Oakville. ROSE MARY HURLEY, B.A. '74, and SARAH LOIS THALACKER, B.A. '73, Kenneth Anderson, 316 Franklin St., Apt. 1, and William M. Howdow, Jr. 1801½ Green­ Cedar Falls. '68 wood, Pueblo, Co. CAROL ANN SCOTT and GARY D. KENNETH E. SEVERSEN and ANDREA Becki Loots and RONALD B. LUND­ RATCLIFF, both B.A. '74, 8 So. 5th Ave ., ANNA BALK, both B.A. '68, 3102 N. 15th, BLAD, B.A. '73, 208½ 9th, Apt. 3, Sheldon. Marshalltown. Box 98, Fort Dodge. CONNIE SUE LOWER, B.A. '73, and ROGER K. BELL, B.A. '68, and Roberta Charles Follett, 1705 60th St., Des Moines. '74 & '75 Jean Johnson, Moorland. SHERRY JEAN PAULSEN, B.A. '73, and Kenneth S. Shupe, Box 31, Sedalia, Ky. PATRICIA ANN MESSERLI, B.A. '75, and '69 MARCIA ANN WICKISER and WILLIAM SCOTT E. THIEBEN, B.A. '74, 308 2nd St., PATRICIA JO YTZEN, B.A. '69, and E. HENRY, Both B.A. '73, 1125½ W. 11th St., Apt. 3, Boone. Richard Bickel, 1133 So. Finley, Apt. 209, Waterloo. Lombard, II. '75 '73 & '74 '70 RHONDA LEE HIPPEN, B.A. '75, and SARAH ELIZABETH RYAN, B.A. '74, Michael Coborn, 3015 30th St., Apt. 3, Des BEVERLEY ANN YOUNKER, B.A. '70, and GARY F. HUNERDOSSE, B.A. '73, 2745 Moines. and Allan Walloch, 443 N. Moreland Blvd. Ventura Dr., Dubuque. '74 & '69 Apt. #2, Waukesha, Wi. TERESA DOROTHY HERRING, B.A. '74, JUDITH ANN TOFT, B.A. '70, and Terry and MARVIN C. FAGERLING, B.A. '73, 645 SHERYL JEANNE ULRICH, B.A. '74, and L. Dell, 421 Glenwood Pl., Clinton. Angella St., Dubuque. LARRY R. HILL, B.A. '69, 2716 McKinley, MARTHA SUE GORTON, B.A. '70, and Perry. Al Beenken, 101 16th NW, Apt. 2, '74 Independence. CHARLOTTE LEE MYERS, B.A. '70, and LINDA MARIE CARANO, B.A. '74, and J. Steven Powers, 2416 Valley Park Dr., Cedar Paul Meyeraan, 1500 E. Ave. NW, Cedar Births Falls. Rapids. '71 KAY LOUISE ERUSHA, B.A. '74, and Larry Linsey, 3004 W. 4th St., Cedar Falls. '58 BETTY L. BOAT, B.A. '71 and George Jo Ann Daggett and MARK L. HAMER, Mr. and Mrs. James K. McWhorter Vogel, 449 Olive, Galesburg, II. B.A. '74, Box 165, Winfield. (KARALEE K. CHAMPION, B.A. '58) of 3136 Tower Trail, Dallas, Tx., are the parents of a '72 Paula Sue Weeks and STEVEN B. MUSEL, B.A. '74, 5201 3rd St. NE, daughter born Mar. 8, 1975, named Allison Debra Lynne Miller and KENNETH LEE Minneapolis, Mn. Kay. They also have a son Andrew, 2. ALLERS, B.A. '72, 1416 Olive St., Cedar Falls. REBECCA KAY GRESSLIN, B.A. '74, Jodeen C. Kivel! and PAUL GENE GAGE, and Darrell Jansonius, 639 Main, Ackley. '62 B.A. '72, R.F.D. Box 5, Aurora. LYNNE MARIE BURDICK, B.A. '74, and Mr. and Mrs. John Scott (JOANN RUTH Jean Marie Nordhus and MICHAEL R. Kim Sienknecht, Box B, Lincoln. BEARDMORE, B.A. '62) 4222 Clearview Dr., STEELE, M.A. '72, McGregor. PAMELA MARIE BAUMGARTNER and became parents of a second son, Joseph Jay, BEVERLY ANN HIGGINS, B.A. '72, and ROBERT J. BROWN, both B.A. '74, 611 W. April 21. Their first is John Lee, 11. Mrs. Scott Neal Clausen, 115½ 2nd Ave. SW, Dyersville. 2nd Ave., Apt. #10, Indianola. teaches in Dunkerton.

19 '63 & '64 '65 & '66 is currently a private piano and voice instructor, as well as a church organist. Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES THIERMAN, B.A. Mr. and Mrs. RONALD L. KUBLY, B.A. Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD B. BRINKMEYER '63 & M.A. '73, (NORMA JEAN SHER­ '66, (JUDITH ANDERSON, B.A. '65) an­ (LYNN MARIE ANDRE~both B.A. '67, WOOD, B.A. '64 & M.A. '73) of 4041 Colum­ nounce the birth of their second son, Aaron 601 I::. Maple; Hubbard, are the parents of a bia, Des Moines, are the parents of an adopted Tod, born Aug. 30, 1974. They live at 1211 N. daughter, Lisa Marie, March 20, 1975. She baby girl, Melissa Lynn. She was adopted in 16th St., Clarinda, with Jason Lee, age 4. joins Blain, 3 years old. December, 1974. '66 '67 '68 '64 & Mr. and Mrs. Richard Seager! (DONNA Mr. and Mrs. DENNIS P. FERRETER, B.A. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Congdon (RITA LEE GLASGOW, B.A. 1966) announced the birth '67, (GRACE M. MAHAN, B.A. '68) are the CRAVER, B.A. '64) are the parents of their of their second child, Rory Kyle, born April 2, parents of their first child, Michael Patrick, born second set of twins. They were born Oct. 9, 1974. His brother Ryan, helped welcome him Dec. 1, 1974. The Ferreters, both teachers in 1974, and were named Joel and Jenifer. The home at 220 Gray Ave., Waukee. the Cedar Rapids Community Schools, live at first pair of twins, Chris and Noelle, were born Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J . Micele (PEGGY 4626 Twin Pine Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids. in 1966. The family lives at 1721 Walnut, SUE VOIGT, B.A. '66) are the parents of a Cedar Falls, where Richard is associated with '67 & '71 daughter, Angelena Susanna, born Feb. 20. Congdon Printing Co. Mr. and Mrs. TERRANCE W. MURRIN, The Miceles, along with Tony, Jr., 7, live at Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Pooley (JANICE B.A. '67 & M.A. '70 (JOAN M. STEFFA B o\ 1800 Grand, Apt. 235, Des Moines. HOMOLAR, B.A. '64), 306 Grove St., Greene, '71) announce the birth of their second boy: Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Benson (JANET announce the birth of their first son, Justin Neil Timothy, born Feb. 25. The Murrins live at SMITH, B.A. '66) are the parents of their Richard, born March 1. They also have a 2641 Bever Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, where second daughter, Jill Nicole, born March 3, daughter, Dyanna Jean, 4. Murrin is employed in marketing services for 1975. With Brian, 6, and Carrie, 3, the Cherry-Burrell Corp. '64 & '65 Bensons live at 3320 Countrywood Dr. , Mr. and Mrs. RONALD G. FLEMING, B.A. Burnsville, Mn. '68 '64 (SYLVIA SIMONS, B.A. '65) are the Mr. and Mrs. Oran R. Wingler (MARCIA­ Mr. and Mrs. GLENN GROVE (D. JOAN parents of a son, Cass Lighthall, born May 1. HA YMOND, B.A. '66) R.F.D. #2, Box 63, FELLER) both B.A. '68, announce the birth of The family, along with their daughter, Earlham, are the parents of a girl, Alison their second child, Tiffanie Michelle, born June Sheridan Lynne, 4, lives at 330 5th St., Renee, born June 7. The Winglers live on a 10. She joins a sister Christine Dawn 3 and McIntosh, Mn. large farm with their two other children, the family lives at R.F.D # l , Box' 63 H, '65 Jennifer, 5, and Todd, 3. Victoria, T x. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hayes (NORMA '66 & '68 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones (DEBORAH OTTO, B.A. '65) are the parents of a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. GARY DINSDALE, B.A. '68, BARTINE, B.A. '68 (are the parents of a Suzanne Ka y, born Nov. 28, 1974. The family, (MASRY LUDLEY, B.A. '66) are the parents daughter, Gretchen Noelle, born April 1. She including a brother Randy, 5, lives at 45 of a son, Lance Cole, born April 15. He joins a has a brother Chad, 2½, and the family lives at Clemons. Morton St., Yuba City, Ca. brother, Wade Cory, 5½. Their address is Mr. and Mrs. Roger Schaefer (DOROTHY R.F.D. #3, Webster City, where Dinsdale is Mr. and Mrs. James Roseman (NANCY FREESE, B.A. '65) announce the adoption of engaged in farming. He formerly taught BRUNING, B.A. '68) 3904 Lorton Ave Davenport, are the parents of a son, Bria~ a daughter, Amy Marie, born on Jan. 19. Amy industrial arts in Eagle Grove. James, born June 26, 1974. Brian has two and her new parents live at 13305 Willow '66 '69 & sisters, Julie 6, and Dibbie, 4½. Lane, Burnsville, Mn . Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT G. PLAEHN, B.A. Dr. and Mrs. DAVID R. SWEANEY Mr. and Mrs. James Hattermann (SAN­ '66, (CATHERINE DONOHUE, B.A. '69) 231 DRA SCHUPFER, B.A. '68 & M.A. '71) 101 (ANNE J. LANDOY) both B.A. '65, are the 10th St. East, Dickinson, ND, are the parents of Willms Ct., Bartonville, II ., are the parents of a parents of a son, Sean David, born Dec. 14, a son, Peter Glenn, born July 22, 1974. son, Douglas James, born Feb. 26. Mrs. Hatter­ 1974. The family, including Kirsten, 2, live at 1914-G Generation Dr., Raleigh, N.C. where '67 mann is music supervisor in the Pekin Dr. Sweaney is an evaluation consultant with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Friemel (MARGO elementary School District where she has taught for four years. CTB/ McGraw-Hill. RICE, B.A. '67) are the parents of their first '65 & '68 child, Ama~da Diane, born July 27, 1974. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Jacobson Mrs. Friemel is the media specialist in Pleasant (SHARON KAY EITMANN, B.A.) R.R. #2, Mr. and Mrs. LARRY A. GIBBS, B.A. '68 Valley Jr. High School. The family lives at Story City, are the parents of their first child, a (CAROLYN ROCHLEAU, B.A. '65) an­ 1912 Spruce Hills, Bettendorf. son, Michael Wayne, born March 17. nounce the birth of their first child, Mark Allen, Mr. and Mrs. DON H. PENL Y II, (B.A. '67) Mr. and Mrs. James E. Arens (CYNTHIA born Nov. 1, 1974. Mrs. Gibbs has retired from announce the birth of their third child, Brian S. CRONBAUGH, B.A. '68) of R.F.D., Belle teaching at the Waverly-Shell Rock Junior Bud, born Feb. 26, 1974. He joined a 5 year Plaine, are the parents of a daughter, Julie High School. Gibbs is assistant­ old brother, Don Ill , and sister, Gina Rebecca, Ann, born Sept. 1974. They also have a son, vice-president of Added Value Inc. in Waverly. 1. Penly is with Oconomowoc Canning Daniel J ., 4. Mr. and Mrs. JAMES D. HALSOR, B.A. Company, Waunakee, Wi. The family lives at '65 & M.A. '69 (BARBARA ANN MOLL­ '68 & '72 770 Derby Dr., Sun Prairie, Wi. HOFF, B.A, '68) announce the birth of their Mr. and Mrs. TOM HUDSPETH, B.A. '68 Mr. and Mrs. Orly Friesen (JANE W. first child, Gregory James, born April 7. Halsor & M.A., '72, are the parents of a girl, Ann SCHNEIDER, B.A. '67) are the parents of an is a health teacher at Holmes Junior High in Marie, born April 24. The Hudspeth's, adopted son, Erik Joseph, born on Jan. 19, Cedar Falls, while Mrs. Halsor teaches Physical including Jimmy, 3, live at 300 4th Ave. NW., 1975. The Friesens live at 26 Watercress Rd., Education at Edison Junior High in Waterloo. New Prague, Mn ., where Hudspeth is the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2J 2WI, where The family resides at 325 N. Francis in Cedar special education teacher & work coordinator Falls. Mrs. Friesen taught music for seven years and at New Prague High School.

20 '69 Ellen, Nov. 23, 1974. The family, including a '70 & '73 brother, Andy, 2, lives at 415 Glenwood Dr., Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Rasmussen (CAROL Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES DUTCHER, B.A. Belvidere, II ., where Rochford is a math GASTON, B.A. '69) are the parents of a '73 (TERRY ROSS, B.A. '70) are the parents teacher and a coach. daughter, Jill Janae, born May 2. They live at of a daughter, Eden Courtney, born Oct. 6, Mr. and Mrs. JOHN W. SORENSON, B.A. R.F.D. # l , Waverly, along with their son, Paul 1974. Mrs. Dutcher teaches in Waterloo, and '69, M.A. '74, (CAROL BRANDT, B.A. '70) E., 2. Dutcher teaches industrial arts and is the are the parents of a daughter, Rachel Anne, football and wrestling coach at Denver. The Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS NORDSTROM, born May 7. The family, together with their (KAROL RICHMAN) berth B.A. '69, are the family lives at 405 Brentwood Rd., Waterloo. son, Michael, lives at 800 W. Summit, Creston. parents of their first child, Kristine Ann, born '71 Dec. 21, 1974. The family lives at 417 22nd St. '69 & '72 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grawe, Jr. (CATH­ NE, Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. DONALD M. EASLEY, B.A. ERINE BERRY, B.A. '71) . 308 1st Ave. SW, Mr. and Mrs. STEVEN COLTON, B.A. '69 '69, (REBECCA KYHL, B.A. '72) are the Waverly announce the birth of a son, David & M.A. '74, are the proud parents of their first parents of their second daughter, Rachael Frederick, born March 12. He joins Stephanie, child, Dennis Steven, born Nov. 12, 1974. Christine, born on Nov. 21, 1974. The parents, 6. Mrs. Grawe teaches 4th grade in Denver They live at 905 West 3rd., sumner, where along with Sarah Elizabeth, 3½, live at 235 Elementary School. Colton is high school instrumental instructor. Park Place, Des Moines. Easley owns and Mr. and Mrs. James D. Dickey (DIANNE Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Baber (JUDY manages an antique shop in West Des Moines SHELLEDY, B.A. '71) are the parents of a ANN MORANO, B.A. '69) 2106 Cool Brook and Becky is employed by Des Moines son, Aaron Lee, born Jan. 6, 1975. The family Dr., Richmond, Va., are the parents of a General Hospital as a dietary supervisor. lives at 1409 Lynnwood Dr., Burlington. daughter, Leann Marion, Feb. 2. They have a '70 Mr. and Mrs. JAMES E. NEIGHBORS son, Russell, 2. (SHARON WOLFF) both B.A. '71, are the Mr. and Mrs. MYRON J . RUBY (JO Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Lynn (DOROTHY oarents of a daughter, Jennifer Kay, born Feb. ANNA HICKS) both B.A. '69, announce the ANN HOTZ, B.A. '70) 410 N. Mill, Apt. 5, 13. The Neighbors live at 920 NW 1st St., birth of their first child, Marcus Neil, born Lake Mills, are the parents of their second Eagle Grove. March 19, 1975. The family lives at 116 Su daughter, Barbara, born Jan. 26. She joins Mr. and Mrs. Warren L. Boyd (CINDY Terra, Atchison, Ks. Deborah, 3. HAVENS, B.A. '71) announce the birth of Mr. and Mrs. Steven J . Bernardin (JO Dr. and Mrs. MICHAEL J. THARP their first son, Nathan Grant, born May 12, ELLYN RINGLER, B.A. '69) are the parents of (PATRICIA ANNE OLSEN) both B.A. '70 are 1974. The family lives at 508 W. 5th St., Leon. their first child, Michael Ryan, born Dec. 24, the parents of their first child, Lara Michelle, Mr. and Mrs. DAVID P. JUNGEN, B.A. 1974. They live at 108 E. Buffalo St., Palo, II., born Feb. 6. They live at 109 W. Gibson St., '71, announce the birth of their daughter, where Jo Ellyn teaches. West Liberty. Rhonda Nichole, born Sept. 11, 1974. The '69 & '70 Mr. and Mrs. DENNIS FRANEY, B.A. '70, family lives at 3207 E. 7th St., Des Moines, are the parents of a son,· Scott Michael, born where Jungen is assistant controller for the Mr. and Mrs. STEVEN G. JOHNSON, B.A. Feb. 24. They live at 1139 Dixon Dr., Apt. 5, Great Plains Bag Corp. '69 & M.A. '73, (KATHIE GROSVENOR, B.A. Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. GARY D. LINDSAY, B.A. '71 '70), are the parents of a son, Steven Chad, Mr. and Mrs. RODDY LARSON, B.A. '70, (LINDA K. KENISON, B.A. '71) announce the born Oct. 28, 1974. They live at 2908 R.F.D. # } , Roland, are the parents of a son, birth of their first baby, a daughter, Julie Fordham Ln., Raleigh, N.C., where Steve is the Brett Andrew, born May 27, 1974. They also Louise, born March 30, 1975. They live at branch administrator for the Maytag Com­ have a daughter, Erin Marie, 3½. 3310 0 Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, where pany. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hanchar (DIANE Lindsay is a language arts teacher in the John Mr. and Mrs. DONN I. SCHAFER, B.A. SEEBERGER, B.A. '70) 2106 Richbrook Dr., F. Kennedy High School. Mrs. Lindsay was '69, (CHERIE COBET, B.A. '70) announce Garland, Tx., are the parents of a son Wesley recently employed by Manpower Inc. the birth of their second son, Matthew David, Mark, born Jan.13. Mr. and Mrs. THEODORE S. BLAESING born March 14. Schafer coaches football, girls' Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bradshaw (LORETTA MANJOINE) B.A. '71, M.A. '74, basketball and girls' track and teaches junior (MARJORIE WILDER, B.A. '70) announce and B.A. '71 respectively, are the parents of and senior mathematics in Plainfield. They the birth of their first child, Jennifer Kirsten, their second child, Jennifer, born Nov. 20, have another son Andrew J. and their address born Jan. 29. They live at 109 C St East, 1974. They live at 1226 Smalley Ave., is Box 53, Plainfield. Rainier, Or., where Bradshaw is the pastor of Muscatine. DENNIS H. GALLAGHER, B.A. '70, M.A. the United Methodist Church. '72 '71 and LAURA FELDMAN GALLAGHER, Mr. and Mrs. ARNOLD K. ZIEBARTH, B.A. '69, announce the birth of a daughter, B.A. '70 announce the birth of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Carr (JAN MERKEL, Kathryn Denise, on Feb. 28, 1975. They have Carol Irene, born Aug. 4, 1974. The parents B.A. '72) are the parents of their first child, one other daughter, Megan, 2, and live at and Tracie Kay, 2, live at 1329 W. 17th St., Jessica Lynn, born Feb. 17. The family lives at 7274 Soellner, Hazelwood, Mo. Davenport, where Ziebarth is an expediter for R.F.D. #}, Postville. Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD L. DILLON, B.A. Caterpillar Tractor Co. Mr. and Mrs. LARRY W. SMITH (MARY '69 (VICKI STOUT, B.A. '70) are the parents ELLEN HUGHES), both B.A. '72, are the of their first child, a son, John Charles, born '70 & '71 parents of a son, Andrew Michael, born Oct. Sept. 4, 1974. Mrs. Dillon taught 4th grade for Mr. and Mrs. DENNIS McCONAUGHA Y, 26, 1974. The family lives at 11 Sutton Court, four years at Burlington and Dillon is in his B.A. '71 (CLARICE DYKSTRA, B.A. '70) 100 Bettendorf. sixth year of middle school math teaching. The South B Street, Solon, are the parents of their Mr. and Mrs. Michael N. Conley (DEB­ family lives at 2605 Vineyard, Burlington. first child, Kristin Kay, born Dec. 13, 1974. ORAH JO JORDAN, B.A. '72) are the parents Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL ROCHFORD, McConaughay Is a sales representative for of Heather Ann, born Nov. 17, 1974. The B.A. '70 (SANDRA CORBETT, B.A. '69) Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Mrs. McConaughay Conleys live at 3900-120 Cedar Heights Dr., announce the birth of their daughter, Gail teaches 7th grade English and reading. Cedar Falls.

21 '73 '08 & '11 '24 Mr. and Mrs. LARRY A. DURKOP, Miss DORA E. BALDWIN, B.Di. '08, B.A. Mrs. MARY WAGNER Rummells, Pri. '24, (JANELLE GRAVES) , both B.A. '73 are the '11, died Dec. 25, 1974. She taught at Central died July 10, 1974. Mrs~mmells taught parents of a daughter, Brooke Bray, born May High School in Sioux City until an accident in needleworR and hobbies at the State School 18. The family lives in Nashua. 1951 made her permanently disabled and for Girls at Mitchellville for 26 years, retiring in Mr. and Mrs. Rick Abel, (LINDA BRAIN, forced her retirement. She is survived by a 1963. Since that time she has made her home B.A. '73) R.F.D. 2, Hedrick, are the parents of sister, Mrs. NAN BALDWIN Rice, B.Di. '08, 38 at West Liberty. a daughter, Cherie Lynn, born Dec. 7, 1974. Linden Dr., Mason City, and several nieces Mr. and Mrs. James Stupka (SHERI and nephews including The Rev. ROBERT M. Mrs. HAZEL WAMSLEY HUNT, Com'I Ed. '24, B.S. '30, died March 5, 1975. Mrs. CAL TRIDER, B.A. '73) are the parents of a SCHWYHART, B.A. '30 Box 3786, Spring­ son, J. Michael, Jr., born June 14, 1974. They field , Ill. Hunt taught for two years at Nashua and for live at 1290 California Ave ., Aurora, II. 38 years at Onawa, retiring in 1962. She is '10 survived by one sister, a niece, Mrs. '74 WALTER 0 . ABRAM, Man 'I Trng '10, MARJORIE WAMSLEY Stalmaker, Elem. '36, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Van Daele (LYNN died May 6, 1975. Abram taught at Newton 3103 Mona Lee, Houston, Tx., and two KANE VAN DAELE, B.A. 1974) Box 302 and at the Minnesota State Normal School. He nephews. Forest St., Fairbank, would like to announce was later engaged in 4-H club work in Jasper the birth of their identical twin boys, Aaron County at Newton. He is survived by one '25 Robert and Eric James. They join a brother, daughter, Mrs. E. ANN ABRAM Heath, B.A. Mrs. Sewell Britton (MILDRED STUNTZ, Douglas Jerry, 6. The twins were born April 6, '30, 1533 Waterloo road, #65, Cedar Falls. Pri. '25) died Jan. 4, 1975, in Brainerd, Mn . 1974. '14 Prior to her marriage in 1928, she taught at Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hamblet (MARIE Rippey, Council Bluffs and Waterloo. Later KANE, B.A. '74) announce the birth of their KARL A. HAUSER, B.A. '14, died March she taught in Pillager and Grand Rapids, Minn. first child, Angela Marie, born June 8, 1975. 26, 1975. He was manager of the security and She is survived by two daughters and two They live at 638 Woodlawn Ave., Traer. bond department for American City Bank and Trust Company, Milwaukee, Wis. until his sisters including Mrs. HELEN STUNTZ retirement in 1965. He is survived by his wife, Anderson, 2 yr. '27, 912 Park Ave., 12755 Dunwoody Dr. , Elm Grove, Wis., one Bremerton, Wash. son and one daughter. Deaths '21 '26 Mrs. Ernest E. Sage (FRANCES RAIN­ JOHN F. "Joker" HARSHBARGER, B.A. BOW, B.A. '21) died March 9, 1975, as the '26, died Jan. 30, 1975. A football and track '02 result of an automobile accident. Her husband coach, his last years of coaching were at also died as the result of the accident. Mrs. Naperville, Ill. from 1934 through 1951 when Mrs. WILLIAM SCHREGARDUS (EFFA Sage taught one year at Carrol and has lived at he retired because of ill health. He continued REED, B.Di. '02) died March 20, 1975, at the rural Waterloo since her marriage in 1922. some teaching through 1956 and moved to age of 93. She is survived by six children, Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. CAROL Salem, Iowa in 1958. The new Naperville including Mrs. Helen Gillespie, 1540 Longfel­ SAGE Huntington, B.A. '47, 4529 Gilford Dr., North High School football field has been low Court, McLean, Va. , ten grandchildren Minneapolis, Minn ., and a son, JAMES E. named "Harshbarger-Welzel" field in honor of and five great-grandchildren. SAGE, B.A. '58, 830 West Big Rock Road, John, his brother DON (B.S. '26), and Orville '04 Waterloo. Welzel, all former coaches. Survivors include his wife Esther who resides at Salem, one Dr. REGINALD R. STUART, M.Di. '04, died Miss VERNA J. ADNEY, Pri. '21, B.A. '27, daughter and two sons. March 20, 1975, at Walnut Creek, Calif. Dr. died June 12, 1975, at Waterloo. For more Stuart retired in 1947 after teaching 32 years than 30 years she served as critic teacher with Dr. IRMA K. BUTNER, B.A. '26, died Oct. in the Oakland, Calif. public schools. After his the Education Department at UNI, retiring in 6, 1974, at her home in Eau Claire, Wis. At the retirement he devoted full time to history and 1961. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary time of her death, Dr. Butner was professor of the collection of Western Americana. Survivors Gunther, 220 Third Ave, SW, Le Mars. sociology at the University of Wisconsin. include his wife who lives at 2137 Skycrest Miss RUTH M. BARNES, J.C. '21 , B.A. Survivors include a sister, Miss OPAL A. Drive, #3, Walnut Creek. '31, died Feb. 13, 1975. Miss Barnes taught for KNOX, 2 yr. '28, B.A. '36, 4012 - 69th, Des 40 years at Greenfield. At the time of her Moines. '05 retirement in 1963 she received the Valley Mrs. EDNA WALKER Cotton, M.Di. '05, Forge Freedoms Foundation medal. Survivors '28 died Feb. 24, 1975. Prior to her marriage in include a nephew, Dale L. Barnes, 414 SW 1907, Mrs. Cotton taught elementary at Red Third, Greenfield. RUSSELL C. POLTON , M'I Arts '28, B.A. Oak. She made her home in California since '23 '33, died Jan. 10, 1975. He retired in 1972 1935. She is survived by a grandson, Donald after 18 years as assistant superintendent of Campbell, 412 Cumberland Drive, Pleasant EVERETT A. BATES, B.A. '23, died the Cherry Creek schools, a residential suburb Hill, Calif. March 30, 1975, of cancer. He taught social of Denver, Colo. One of the new elementary Mrs. James N. Irwin :OCEAN DOSH, B.Di. science and was assistant high school principal schools has been named in his honor. He also '05, B.A. '25 died June 3, 1975. Mrs. Irwin was at Danville, Ill., for 40 years prior to his spent 28 years in teaching and administrative a longtime teacher and principal in the retirement in 1967. He is survived by his wife, positions in Southwest Iowa before moving to Brighton schools. She also operated the Dosh the former ESTHER BLEY, 2 yr. '21, B.A. '33, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, 7521 Drug Store for a number of years. She is 941A Avenida Majorca, Leisure World, Teller St., Arvada, Colo., a daughter and two survived by two daughters. Laguna Hills, Calif., and two sons. sons.

22 '30 and treasurer of Magnetic Control-ADC Corp., Bozeman, Mont., her parents, Mr. and Mrs. DOROTHY McFADDEN. Elem. '30, B.A. in Minneapolis since 1960. He is survived by Robert L. Wilson of Dysart. '37, died Jan. 25, 1975. She retired four years his wife, the former RUTH BEHRENS, B.A. ago after a teaching career of 46 years which '40, 8006 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis, '56 began in Iowa rural schools. She is survived by MN. JAMES D. WALMSLEY, B.A. '56, died a sister Mrs. ALICE McFADDEN Creswell '40 Dec. 4, 1974. Mr. Walmsley taught in the B.A. '39, Reinbeck. ' Mrs. R. L. Summitt (VERA HANDBURY, Corwith and Sac City schools before moving '31 Elem. '40) a victim of multiple sclerosis for 22 to Webster City in 1966, where he was a member of the faculty at Iowa Central RUBY M. HUNDLEY, Elem. '31, B.A. '37 years died of pneumonia April 15, 1975. Prior Community College. He is survived by his wife died April 22, 1975. Miss Hundley had been to her illness Mrs. Summitt taught at and seven children who reside at 910 Walnut, associated with the Bloomington, Ill. school Macedonia. Survivors include her husband Webster City; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. system since 1943. Survivors include a sister, who resides on Route 6, Decorah. Walmsley, 715 W. 28th St., Cedar Falls; one Mrs. HAZEL HUNDLEY Smith, Rur. '20, Miss CHARLOTTE M. WHITMARSH, brother and one sister. 2397 Bryant Ave., Westfield, NJ. Kgn. Pri. '40, B.A. '47, died June 7, 1975. Miss Whitmarsh had been a resident of Keokuk for '65 '32 72 years. She taught third grade for many CHARLES C. MULLIN, B.A. 1932, died years before her retirement in 1958. Survivors Miss JUDITH A. WERTS, B.A. '65, died March 19, 1975. He served as superintendent include a brother and two sisters. June 2, 1975,. following a long illness. Miss Werts taught at Cedar Rapids for almost ten at McIntire and Wesley before moving to Britt '42 in 1960 where he served as elementary years until her resignation in February. She is Mrs. FRED KERCHEVAL, B.A. '46 (HEL­ principal until his retirement in 1971. He is survived by three sisters and her grandparents, ENDORA REFSHAUGE, B.A. '42) died survived by his wife who resides at 469 W. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Straight, Keosaqua. March 7, 1975. Mrs. Kercheval taught home Sixth St., Britt, and one son, James. Mrs. Larry Zoske (LORRAINE ZIERKE, economics and English at Alta and in the B.A. '65) died March 5, 1975, of cancer. Mrs. '36 Tripoli and Grundy Center schools. She is Zoske taught at Hubbard and at Eldora. She is GLENN F. STAVENHAGEN, B.S. '36, survived by her husband, 1925 Sunnyside, survived by her husband who lives at Route 1, died Dec. 22, 1974. He coached for 27 years Cedar Falls, a daughter and a son. Eldora, one son and one daughter. at Traer, Cedar Falls, East Waterloo, Denison, '46 '67 and at Monmouth, Ill, retiring in 1972, after 37 Miss IRENE R. ISACK, B.A. '46, died May Mrs. SARA B. PLATH, B.A. '67, died April years of teaching. He is survived by his wife 8, 1975. Miss (sack retired in 1971 after 24 7, 1975, of complications following a stroke. who resides at 718 N. Tenth, Monmouth, Ill. years with the Los Angeles department of and two sons. Mrs. Plath was employed by the Black Hawk public social services. '37 County Department of Social Services. She is '47 survived by three daughters, one brother and ELLIS T. MATHERS, B.S. '37, died May Mrs. Warren L. Erlandson (FRANCES three sisters. 15, 1975. He moved to the Melvin vicinity in MORTENSON, Pri. '47) died of cancer Dec. 1940, where he served as coach at Alta Vista, '69 21, 1974. Prior to her marriage she taught in Blencoe and Melvin, later teaching industrial Cherokee County, Quimby, Webster City and Capt. DENNIS B. HEALY, B.A. '69, died arts at Alta and at Melvin. Survivors include his Sioux City. After her marriage, she taught one Jan. 16, 1975, in a plane crash on military wife, the fromer IDA NONNEMAN, 2 yr. 1932, year in Wakefield, Ne. Survivors include her maneuvers in Spain. Captain Healy joined the who resides at Melvin, and one son. husband, a daughter and a son all of Air Force shortly after graduation. He is '39 Wakefield, Ne., and three brothers and two survived by his wife, the former Susan Doran, one son and one daughter, 943 Valley Brook, HELEN G. FENNEMA, B.A. '39, died sisters including MILDRED E. MORTENSON, June 15, 1975, at Scottsdale, Az. Miss B.A. '38, 2766 Court, Sioux City, Ia. Dr. S.E., Cedar Rapids, and his parents, Mr. Fennema taught most recently in Georgia and Mrs. John J. Healy, 801 West State St., '50 Jefferson. schools. She is survived by a sister and two DEAN E. REED, B.A. '50, died March 29, brothers, Carl Fennema of Monroe and 1975 of lung cancer. Reed was a coach at New '70 Herman Fennema of Mount Ayr. Albin for four years, taught at Shell Rock one Capt. DONALD P. DUDDEN, B.A. '70, ROY W. LUNDQUIST, B.A. '39, died year. In 1957 he became associated with New was killed June 16, 1975, when the light plane June 6, 1975. He was manager of corporate York Life Insurance Company and moved to he was piloting crashed near Minot, N.D. He planning for Iowa Public Service Company. Independence in 1958. In 1962 he was named was an Air Force dentist stationed at Minot Air He joined IPS 25 years ago. The IPS Board of to the office of City Clerk which he held until Force Base. Survivors include his wife, the Directors re-named the Cedar substation in 1968 when he started work for Thorpe Well former LuAnn Fink and his parents, Mr. and Waterloo the "R.W. Lundquist Substation" in East Co. of Marion. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Carl M. Dudden of Grundy Center. honor of him in April, 1975. The substation who resides at 800 Seventh Ave., NW, was designed and built under Mr. Lundquist's '73 Independence, one daughter, his mother, and direction as Chief engineer and won national three brothers, including LYLE E. REED, B.A. WALTER K. FIESELER, B.A. '73, a recognition for its design. He is survived by his '52, M.A. '58, Dunlap. football backfield coach at Muscatine, was wife, the former MARY BADEN, 2 yr. '41, killed in a traffic accident Feb. 14, 1975. Mr. 3211 Davis Ave., Sioux City, one daughter '51 Feiseler played football as a defensive back and a sister. Mrs. Sidney Turnquist (PATRICIA WIL­ while a student at UNI. He was in his second OREN J. WEIR, B.A. '39, died June 4, SON, B.A. '51) died Feb. 9, 1975, of cancer. year of teaching at Muscatine. Survivors 1975, of a heart attack while on a fishing trip in She is survived by her husband and three include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Walker, Minn. He had been the vice president daughters who reside at 1919 Bridge Dr., Fiesler, 3896 S. Magnolia Way. Denver, Co.

23 -9-11 :30 a.m. Union Hemisphere l ounge Pick up all tickets. PARADE 9 :30 a.m. From downtown Cedar Falls to College Hill. PRE-G AME LUNCHEON 11 :30 a.m . • 1 p.m. Cost $2.50. Complete luncheon at the Union. Faculty invited. FOOTBALL GAME 1 :30 p.m. $4.00. UNI vs. Augustana V ik ings. O.R. Latham Stad ium. Special alumni section, east stands. SOC IAL HOUR Following the game at the Cedar Falls Holiday Inn. Beer and snacks • $1 .00. Cash bar.

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