THE PRE-SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION CONCORDIAN Volume XXXXI Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, May 19, 1950 Number 28 Chapel And Women s Choirs Cabinet Chosen; Plan Fall Retreat; PresentAnnualConcert Monday Work is already underway on the student government program The Concordia chapel choir under the direction of Earnest for the coming year. At a meeting N. Harris and the Concordia women's choir directed by of the cabinet Monday evening, Richard Hoffland will give their final concert Monday, 8 p.m. plans were drawn up for a fall re- at First Lutheran church, Fargo. treat for 19 students and 11 facul- The program will be opened by ty members to discuss student ROBERT LILLO JILL HARSTAD problems and to map out a definite the chapel choir singing three se- • • * • • • lections. They are Alleluia by Krause Heads H?5O program of activity for the various William Byrd, Ave Verum by senate commissions. The retreat is Josquin des Pres, motet, "I to be held at Paul's Resort near Wrestle and Pray" by J. S. Bach. Homecoming Staff Battle Lake, Minn. Gordon Han- son, Donald Lorents and Albert Lido And Harstad Top A group of six selections, Come Named to head the 1950 Sixtieth 4 Anderson are preparing the agen- Spirits, Tis His Day by Bach- Anniversary homecoming commit- da. Luvaas, O Bread of Life by F. tee is James Krause. He was M. Christiansen, Come Thou Sav- elected by the new student ca- Participating in the fall re- Graduating Class ior of Our Race by Christiansen- binet. treat will be members of the Robert Lillo, Moorhead and Jill Harstad, Harmony, Minn., Overby, The West Wind by P. J. Krause has been student man- student cabinet, Clarice Foss Christiansen, Good Folk Who ager for the athletic department , and Howard Wagner as co-edi- have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively Dwell on Earth by Katherine K. and is a member of the Alpha tors of The Concordian, Joyce of the senior class. Lillo is a member of Mondamin society, Davis and Hosanna In The High- Epsilon Sigma literary society. \V e t h e rb e e, Cobber editor, Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Phi Gamma, Mu Pi Gamma, Zeta est by . Soderman-Overby, will be Appointed to act as coordinaters James Krause, homecoming Sigma Pi, Pi Kappa Delta, Who's sung by the women's chorus. under Krause are Harold Wold- chairman, Paul Mathre. Brother- Who and Alpha society. Next fall • • • seth and Allan Bjertness. hood president, K. Roy Nilsen, The chapel choir will continue he will enter Johns Hopkins uni- The 1950 homecoming activi- LSA president, Carrol Olson, versity. the program with the following ties will be held Oct. 12—14. president of LDK, and Mission Schultz To Give numbers: 13th Century Carol, The football game scheduled for Crusaders president to be elect- Jill is a member of Lambda Del- The Deerlet Yearns by Johunn the weekend will be with St. ed Sunday. ta Sigma society, Zeta Sigma Pi, Class Day Address Schein, Lamb of God, chorale Mary's college. Alpha Phi Gamma, Alpha society arr. by F. M. Christiansen, Six- Faculty members who will at- and Who's Who. She will do grad- The Rev. John Schultz, pastor ty-Seventh Psalm by Charles Krause states that he and his tend are Rev. Fauske, Rev. Rand, uate work at Syracuse university. to Lutheran students at N'DAC Ives, committee will make plans for the Rev. Fietz, Dean Boe, Dean Thor- New York. and MSTC, will be the main festivities before the end of the son, Frida Nilson, H. C. Noblitt, speaker at the cap and gown day Jesu, As Thou Art Saviour by school year. This committee con- Peter Anderson, Carl Narveson, E. The ten seniors who have exercises tomorrow morning at Benjamin Britten, Weigh Me The sists of Richard Wangen, campus O. Ellickson and Raymond Farden. achieved the highest scholastic 10 o'clock in the college chapel. Fire by Russell Harris, Cherry decorations; Frank Schoberg. standings are Bob Lillo, Jill Har- Rev. Sigvald Fauske will give Tree Carol, North Carolina folk lighting; Richard Lund, parade; Seven of the eight cabinet stad, Eugene Riuid, Albert Fort- the invocation and benediction tune arr. by Glen Glasow and mo- Phillip Franze, publicity; Nancy- members have been named. Al- man, Peter Teisberg, William and Dr. J. N. Brown will give tet, "Make Me Pure in Heart," Harris, queen's committee, and bert Anderson will head the In- Walters, Alfrieda Freiwald, the response and present the by Johannes Brahms. Phyllis Magnusson, secretary. tersoclety commission; Earl Aletta Larson, Ann Marie Leean awards. Grefsrud, religion commission; and Helen Narveson. Donald Lorents, NSA commis- Music will be furnished by Don- sion; J. Donald Rice, Special In- ald Norlin, vocal soloist. Kathryn terests commission; Lyle Dahl, Baarstad and Daryl Johnson are Berge Studies Abroad; athletic commission; Robert 57 Cobbers Accept in charge of the class song. Ellen Narveson, publications commis- Flotlin, organist, will play the sions and Lois Stewart, social Bibld School Posts processional and recessional. Sovik Enters New Work commission. The music commis- Senior class president, Eugene sioner still remains to be select- A number of students have se- Lee, will present the Key of ed. cured Bible school teaching posi- tions through the religion depart- Knowledge and class gift; Gordon At a meeting to be held Monday ment for the coming summer. The Hanson, junior class president, will the cabinet will draw up the ann- following list does not include give the response. ual budget; $1000 has already been those who are teaching in home Following the chapel program set aside by the retiring student parishes. will be the traditional tree plan- ting ceremony. The class oration body officers to be used for the In the state of Montana Orpha support of foreign students. The will be given by Duane Olson and Solwold will teach at Butte, Lloyd the class poem by Myrna Hanson. matter of finance of student pub- Svendsbye at Reserve , Arlene lications and the question of send- Buckneberg and Hilda Dreger at Eugene Lee is acting as class ing delegates to the National Stu- Opheim. day arrangements chairman, as- dent association convention at the sisted by Donald Frokjer, Luther University of Michigan next Au- In North Dakota Beverly Haug- Hegland, Norma Lunde, Jill Har- gust will be considered. Cabinet rud will teach at Adams, Sonia stad, Albert Fortman and Con- meetings are open to all students. Hanson, Gloria Herseth and Crys- stance Lunde. tal Severson at Reynolds, Carrol Since the constitution does not Olson and Ruth Upstad at Valley Seniors only are excused from provide for the election of enough City, Karin Emberg, Mildred Hyl- classes starting at 9 ajn. All 11 senators to obtain a senate den and Ruth Grefthen at River- and 12 o'clock classes are dis- quorum, all matters will be refered dale, Joyce Spoonfland and Valborg missed. to a direct vote of the student Moen at Tuttle, Doris Bry at Man- Commencement exercises will body. vine, Eleanor Odegaard at De- be held June 5 and baccalaureate Lamere, Anita Gisvold and Lois services June 3, both at the Moor- Brodin at Wahpeton, Sally Warner head Armory. Forensic Society Elects and Ellen Langemo at Michigan, REV. ARNE SOVIK RUTH BERGE Delores Fortney and Adeline Gro- Carl Lee President ven at Page, Orville Sanderson at Entering a field of work with ^ Berge, assistant professor Carl Lee was named to head Pi Cooperstown, Iona Moe at Wol- Seven Seniors Sign the board of foreign missions in in organ, will leave June 13 for •Kappa Delta, national honorary seth, Marlys Meland and Arlene September will be the Rev. Arne the University of Oslo under the forensic fraternity, at the annual Fortney at Harvey, Zora Houkom Teaching Contracts Sovik of the religion department. Fulbright scholarship awarded to initiation banquet Tuesday eve- at Davenport, Earl Grefsrud at her for foreign study. Since the listing of teachers po- Stationed in St. Paul, Sovik will ning. Lee, an Athenian, has been Williston; sitions' in the last'issue of The work mostly with Chinese students Leaving aboard the Stavan- active in intercollegiate debate Concordian, the following vacan- in the twin cities. gerfjord, she will spend six Duane Sorum at Sentinel Butte, during his two years at college, Marlys Benson and Martha Mick- cies have been filled: Otto Bak- Work will also include an at- weeks in the summer school for is a member of the LSA council ken, science and band at Gary, American students where she elson at Oakes, Rose Mary Wright tempt to promote mission work and of the student senate. at Ambrose, Minda Herseth at Minn.; Dorothy Dale, music and In both state and church schools will study Norwegian dhurch art at Rushford, Minn. and organ music under Arlld James Lillo, Mondamin sopho- Fessenden, Fern Rasmussen at Pe- by a unified contact through the more, was elected vice president kin, Joyce Lund at Hillsboro, John Alice Jondahl, English and his- LSA's. The project will center Sandvold, organist. She will be tory at Hope, N. Dak.; Stella Lee, granted a year's leave of absence and senate representative. Anita Helgeson at McVille, James Hof- around those who are interested Arveson was named secretary. renning at Mott, Norma Tveit and English and music at Portland, N. in foreign missionary work. from Concordia. Dak.; George Carlson, science and Sovik graduated from St. Olaf Eight neophytes were admit- Elisabeth Ylvisaker at Portland The award is made by the De- ted into the Minnesota Zeta apd Paul Sponheim at Wildrose. mathematics at McGregor, Minn.; college in 1939 and Luther Theo- partment of State under the pro- Marion Butler, English at McGre- logical seminary in '43. Entering Chapter of the society. Eligible In Minnesota Clarice Foss will vision of Public Law, No. 584, the for membership were Anita Ar- gor, Minn., and Arly.ne Lind- missionary work in China, Sovik's Fulbright Act. The award is one teach at Borup, Lois Olsrud and quist, English and music at Leeds. headquarters were at Chungking veson, Swanhild Aalgaard, Mar- Vivian Skjeret at Breckenridge, of approximately 600 grants for lys iM eland, Marlon Wright, N. Dak. where he did relief work for study abroad included in the pro- Emmy Lou Jesten at Lake Park, Chinese students. Later at the Lowell Flatt, Karl Brevik, Don- Joyce Brenden at Fosston, Lois gram for the academic year, 1950- ald Sponhelm and Allan Sort- mission field he was engaged in ad- 51. Sylvester at Grygla, Anita Arve- Elect Wagner President ministrative work. land. Marlys Mcland was award- son at Glyndon, Arlene Larson at Howard Wagner was elected Returning home in 1947 Sovik As provided by the act, all ed the traditional oil cup for the Dilworth, Donna Lighfoot at Wa- president of Alpha Phi Gamma for continued further study. When his students are selected by the best initiation speech. dena, Roger Paulson at Long the following school year at a plans to return to China were can- Board of Foreign Scholarships, To become eligible for entrance Prairie, Doris Benson at Bigfork, meeting Wednesday. Wagner suc- celled, he entered Yale university appointed by the president. v into Pi Kappa Delta, a student Gloria Bergly at Remer, Dolores ceeds Jack Mueller as president graduate school where he began Berge received her Master of must have participated in at,least Christianson at Badger, Ellen of the Alpha Eta chapter. work on his Doctor's degree in five intercollegiate debates. Astrup and Marilyn Peterson afc Music degree from the University Gonvick. Other officers , include: ^larice mission history. of Michigan in 1944 and took ad- Fosst, first vice president; Joan Sovik has taught church his- ditional work in music there dur- NOTICE TO SENIORS Doris Otteson will teach at Bi- Thue, second vice president and tory in the religion department ing the summer of 1946. She at- All seniors are to meet in son, S. Dak. senate representative; Beverly this past year. He has also been tended Organ Institute, Methuen, fron of Main at 9:30 tomorrow Several vacancies from late re- Borg, secretary-treasurer, and Mission Crusader council advisor. Mass., during the slimmer of 1947. to assemble for procession. quests still remain open. Hans DaM, bailiff. 0

t -. Page 2 TOE OONOORDIAN May 19, 1950 Case Study Reveals Desired Qualities In 3Beo (gloria TraitsOf Roommates By Albert Fortman Editorially "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall By Paul Solcm • be free indeed." John 8:36 A NEW DESTINY During the past three years I It is a wonderful thing to be free—striding along the open, sun- have made an analytical study of lit road, a spring in your walk and a long look in your eye. Behind I wonder what they'd say today if they came back again . . . my eight roommates. Eight room- are the memories of the prison, its terrible locked doors, its cruel those people of 60-70 years ago, who worked and prayed for mates, to most inmates, may. seem and harsh guards. Ahead are the castles of your future plans and a Christian school? They had courage! They had ambition, exceptional but it really isn't bad hopes. devotion and what is more they must have 'had a vision of when you get used to sleeping the work which Christ would accomplish with such an insti- head-to-toe in single bunks. When Yes, it is wonderful to be free, but It Is extremely dangerous the price is right one will sacrifice tution. anything. From one's close asso- also. In the prison we were shielded from Duty and Responsi- It took faith to begin such a program and it takes faith now ciation with one's roommates, one bility. But now that we are in the sunlight again, many com- to continue. We thank God that He has seen fit that Concor- becomes conscious of one's room- panions surround-us. There are Gratitude, Duty, Love, Service dia should grow and reach out to influence the lives of hun- mates idiosyncracies. (Note to and many others. dreds of people in the northwest, even unto the uttermost parts frosh—means why their charact- of the earth. ters.) Even though these may be usable, they do not always choose for But if Concordia has had a glorious past, it has an even Of these eight one stands out. us the easiest paths. They lead us into the valley of despair, on the more brilliant future. Proceeding from what has already been (I'd stand out too but I bathe paths of self denial and into the house of Human Suffering. The built, we seem to be approaching a new destiny. The church seasonally.) But now to get to path at times seems almost impossible but we go on. And in all of is slowly awakening to the tremendous needs and power that the point, or I should stay the this experience we gradually learn to use our new freedom sea- lies in Christian education. head in point, because his head soned by Truth to join hands with God in an everlasting partner- does come to a point. It was ship. It has become a walk with God. There lives right within the confines of this campus a not always pointed. Within the prison, our soul had been haunted by many shadows. power great enough to shake the whole universe. The Word You see he was born at a very Sin, Guilt and Fear in various shapes had blocked the path of light. of God is here, grounded as basic to our existence and inte- early age and while he was yet grated into all phases of our activity/ In this Word lies the quite small, his father being very Now these shadows are gone. Jesus, the true Son of God, power to work great miracles that could be wrought on this near-sighted (due to continued the redeemer of the world, pours forth light Into our darkened campus, in its growth and in our life. For God has provided. close scrutiny of the daily racing souls. Sin is forgiven, Guilt is no more and Fear has turned to form) mistook him for a Ticon- Hope. Everything has suddenly been changed. deroga 2H (to mark said racing WHAT LIES AHEAD? form) and inserted him into a pen- Although the road is not long we are no longer troubled Fifty-nine years of growth! That is not a very long time, cil sharpener. with burdens on our pathway. Light is everywhere. We have the is it, when eternity is involved? Yet what is being done here is At college he was scorned at being reckoned for eternity, for in our hands the souls of men assurance that our Redeemer is with us and if we hold fast with first, but due to his innocent de- Him there is nothing—not even Hell—which can block our way. may be led into eternal truths of peace. meanor (Note to frosh—his baby What lies ahead? Ten lears? Twenty years? A half face) and fat purse, I immediate- The tragedy of much Christian living is neglect of this free- century and a century? I don't know. Someday our li- ly took him to my bosom. (I still dom. Many Christians stand in the midst of the crumbled walls of brary, music hall and chapel are going to be built But not carry the scar!) their prison and instead of lifting their eyes to the sky from His home was Saddle-Sore, whence the light comes, they stare and see as in a mirror the same even that time is the end. There'll be more buildings, and Mont. To prove the point that his old wall still leaning around them. But Sin is gone. Its guilt is yet there is more to Christian education than the buildings pointed head was not hereditary gone. We stand before God entirely acceptable to Him. We are in which we attend classes. If there weren't, there would be it is a known fact that all his fam- free. We are free to choose again just as we once were in the no need for Concordia. It is the spirit of Christ that makes ily wore square heads. But 70,000 Garden of Eden. And then too, out of gratitude for God, we choose us different, and it is that same Spirit that has made us grow. acres of wheat "ain't hay." Christ; we choose to live with Him, to do His will, to share H»s joy, to enter His suffering, to labor in His kindness. We choose Him His goocj was not scholastics], but in doing so we realize that he has already chosen us. It was financially fantastical, Pretest Review And Cramming He had a lot, (it's crude to say), Ours is now the freedom to work with Him. No work can give And since he's here his folks must freedom to our spirit. Only when Christ Himself gives freedom, pay, through grace, is man indeed free. Uncover Mysterious Scratches It's due to him that I'm alive, By Warren Smerud "Hey Sharpie, can you lend me Accept Christ this day. Throw off your sin and guilt. Be free. five?" Follow Christ in faith. You will be traveling a lighted road, a road Lest the glories of spring should sentence was no doubt loaded with Thank you, Sharpie. leading to an eternity of glory. sweep Concordia students into an meaning when written, but just ecstasy capable of clouding their what did it mean? ordinarily clear and piercing vis- Retreating from this encounter ion, a harsh note is about to be and turning to another section, a sounded. Yes, spring is here at very artistic diagram leaped into Designer Prescribes Formula For Success last, but test week is also ap- view and underneath "it the infor- By Robert Narveson a full plastic top and is nothing swell to me," he said. "They've proaching. These are the facts mative statement, *'Aristotle ac- The auto companies are turning short of beautiful. helped me all they can, let me occupying their rightful place in qui red his early education as a use their tools and are going to the cold calcium light of reality. pupil of Aristotle." There is a out some pretty classy cars these But this year he is out to beat days and many of the new ideas anything he has done so far. He cast it as soon as I bring it down." Of course the only realistic discrepancy somewhere in that sentence but so far I have been in car styles come from aspiring wants one of those scholarships. He has had to allow 3/16 inch way to face this situation is to young designers. review, a deduction which could unable to divine just where said We went down to look at his per foot extra on his wooden defect is located. Don Omlie, a freshman, comes workshop. "It's kind of messy," model since aluminum shrinks no doubt be made by a small that much in, casting. child of four, but the acid test Also uncovered were several from the west—Havre, Mont.— he said. It wasn't. is situated in actually doing the and he's been in the model car- "This is my first model of my When his model is cast he will sections of notes which I am fair- have to work it down smooth, reviewing. This is a process ly certain are not my own. In making racket for almost five next winner." He showed me a which separates the men from years. sleek blue car, made of wood and paint it, put in the windows, the writing notes I have displayed a lights, the trimming and the door the boys, and after a determined marked preference for using the When I went to investigate, I split exactly down the center. "I and disillusioning attempt at it, found him coming from his make- am making plaster casts of this handles. He showed me the heacj Roman alphabet. A considerable and tail lights which he has carv- I am reaching for my bubble number of pages, however, appear shift shop just off the recreation wooden model. They have to be gum. room in the Men's dorm. made in several sections." ed out of plastic. He has put the to have been written with either wheels in and the grill. the Old Saxon or perhaps the Dipping at random into a mass After admitting his identity and Everything has to be made to By July 1 his model must be of political science notes, my Arabic alphabet. Any student apologizing for the dust on his definite specifications. Naturally who has lost some notes written in ready for the judges. 'They real- bloodshot orbs were attracted by pants, Don told me about his hob- he tries to put in some of his own ly give the cars a working over," what must have been intrinsically either of these languages may call by. innovations. "But it's pretty hard for them at any time. Their use- to be original," he admitted. he said. a very important sentence: "Since "It pays to read bulletin Don would like to have one of '40 the d p c has used Lrgly fulness to me has proved to be boards," he started out. This was Next came the wooden model. limited, very limited. those \scholarships. He figures he to prtkt personal and C R." This heresy, so I asked him to explain. He has been working on that has a good chance. "But you nev- •Don elucidated: "When I was a whenever he has had spare' time er know," he hastened to add. high school freshman, I saw an throughout the winter. If he should win, he would like announcement of the model car Now comes plaster casts and to work for General Motors and THE CONCORDIAN contest sponsored by the Fisher then the final aluminum model. finish his schooling at General Body Division of General Motors. Pnblkbed weekly during the school year except during vacation, holiday and examina- "The Fargo Foundry has been Motors Institute in Detroit. tion periodi by the students of Concordia College, Hoorheod. My hobby was model building so Sat«red JU second clan matter at the poet office of Moor head, Minn., Dec. 9, 3920, I thought I'd give it a try." under the Act of March 3, 1879. He made a good try. With his TEN TIMES ALL-AMERICAN first model, made of balsa wood, Member ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS. he won second place in Montana Office: Third floor of Classroom building and $50. Pbone 1-1988 The next year he used plaster Subscription Rate, 32.50 a year. of pans in his model, trimming it with ...aluminum. His efforts EDITOR —Lloyd Svendsbye gained him first place in Mon- MANAGING EDITOR- Clarice Foss tana and $100 in cash. ASSOCIATE EDITOR- Crystal Sevenon NEWS EDITOR .Doris Benson The plaster of paris model he SOCIETY EDITOR Joan Thue made in his junior year landed DESK EDITOR Sally Ann Warner OOPY EDITOR Lucille Njus him in Detroit, Mich., one of 43 FEATURE EDITOR WiWmi a PerilPerla regional winners in. the United SPORTS EDITOR- .Howard Wagner BUSINESS MANAGER.. Hans Dahl States, plus another $150. CIRCULATION MANAGER Jean Wetteland "I had my car finished with ADVERTISING MANAGER- Roy Nielsen ASSISTANT AVDERTISING MANAGE! Ralph Hauge_r silver plate and it tarnished before STAFF ASSISTANTS— Stanley Morse, Allan H. Bjertnesa and Roger Corneliussen it got to Detroit. It was a sor- BPECIAL WRITERS Robert Arneyard, Robert Narveeon, Raymond Ramsey and ry mess," he recalled ruefully. Warren Smerud. "But that first trip really show- FEATURE WRITERS * _ Karl Kasberar and Alice May Young ed me a lot about making mod- REPORTERS Marlys Benson, Joyce Brenden. Evelyn Campbell, Arlene Fortney, els, besides all the fun I had in Betty Ann Hanson, Marlene Hauger, Georgia Helgeson. Delphine Hedlund, Dale Huae, i Marlyce Jacobs on, Philip Johnson, Omar Kastc, Robert Kristenscn, Hazel Lovdok- Detroit." , ' ken, Robert Lund. Orville Sanderson, Donald Sponheim and Connie Void. Last year he was back again, SPORTS WRITERS- —John Graven, ant! Richard Lund CART00N18T- —Joyce Elm quiit this time in the top 24. Out of COPYREADERS- » - - Marlys Benson and Jean Formo those 24, 10 received scholar- ^CIRCULATION STAFF and Phyllis WesUand Ann Beck, Wilma Rfngei., Lois Stewart, Gladys Tveit ships ranging from $1000 to LIBRARIAN — : Lola Erickson $4000. DON OIM&1E AND JOHN VENES are shown comparing models. TYPISTS Carole Berg and Myrth Christenscn It is the fifth time Don Is entering national competition while John PHOTOGRAPHERS Phil Frame and Norman E. Johnson He has a colored picture in his FACULTY ADVISOR Prof. J. L. Rendahl room of his last model. The car has Is making his first entry this year. _ \ ;':; •^K-A^^^^ May 19, 1950 THE CONCORDIAN Page 3 Historical Review Shows Sixty Years Of Growth By Albert Anderson tobacco later, you cross the woo- endowment fund was made pos- Human aspiration, interest and den planks which ford the coulee sible and the resultant conscious- activity has expressed itself in the and look west towards a single, ness by other form of science, art, religion, lit- highgabled, brick structure known schools of this erature and philosophy ever since then as the Bishop Whipplc school. college led to its the beginning of civilization. In The date is Oct. 14, 1891. and admission into this form, also, has human ex- you have just time enough to re- the North Cen- pression found its way through gister your course of study with tral Association countless volumes of the history the president, Prof. X. F. Grose. of Colleges and of the world, both written and in- You give your name as Ole John- Secondary herited, from that of the first ex- son, are told that you are the Schools in 1927. positors of a golden era in Ancient twelfth student to regitser and Two years la- Greece, Herodotus and Xenophon. that you will find a room among ter the Concor- However, I do not profess to be the other five boys on the third dia conservato- another Xenophon, nor should I floor. The next day you meet the ry was started wish to be, since having been born rest of them, among which are the Dr. Brown in Fargo, the of a hardy Norse lineage (which six girls who room on the floor be- college faculty was increased to 40 includes seven thick family al- low you, and together you enter and the campus property was ex- bums and a family tree like a mis- the classrooms of Concordia (nam- tended from four and one half city proportioned Redwood), history ed by Rev. J. O. Haugen in honor blocks in 1925 to twelve city for me, as with all races, has of the union of the Norwegian and blocks in 1930. The family of stu- dents, teachers and alumni had branched out and grown large by 1940, even though the preceding AROUND OLD .MAIN, Concordia's activity has centered since tile decade had meant both depression first students strolled along campus lanes. Main's pillars and steps and prosperity. have become a symbol of the college to many Cobbers. But still the "tree" grew, even when the second World War cut hall, for women) was erected know that classroom building as male enrollment to a minimum: just south of the original acade- Old Main, and from that year East hall for home management, my and by 1900 the enrollment (1908) on, instruction on a college Fjelstad hall for women- and a had reached 276, which was in- level was start* hospital for protection of college creased to between four and five ed. From 1909 health sprang up. Post-war expan- hundred during the decade that to 1911 the Rev. sion proved a vital need for more followed. In 1893 Professor H. O. Shurson, space and the answer came in a Grose, who had seen the original who succeeded Science hall, a new Men's dormi- purchase of the academy from Rev. Bogstad, tory and Cobber hall, along with a the Episcopalians for $10,000, re- served the 15 unit federal housing project for signed his po- "family" as its the married veterans and faculty. sition to Prof. fourth presi- H. H. Aaker, dent. It does not take an Herodotus who the n In the years to perceive the workings or the served as the from 1911 to fruits of this fast-maturing Con- second Con- 1925 the acorn cordia oak. The external historic cordia presi- Dr. Shurson for the mighty growth of the family is merely d e n t until Concordia oaks had its strongest chronological and secondary 1902. An old development as a college through when we become conscious of Its catalog of his the vital leader- true and eternal heritage. For administration ship exerted by through Its developing years, revealed start- the next this magnificent "tree** has had ling living "proxy." the its roots and branches "on firm costs per Dr. Aaker Rev. J. A. Aas- foundation grounded." In the CONCORDI.VS FIRST STUDENTS found themselves occupants hearts and minds of every Cob- of rooms in Grose hall, first college dormitory. The rooms were week: hoard $ 1.75; room, 50 gaard. His ad- cents; and tuition, $1. mini s t r a- ber one guiding principle, which complete with wash basins and pitchers. is a "truth that conquers all," is A member of the original facul- t i on w a s marked by pro- expressed In the very mention of meant a true expression of tightly Danish conferences) on its first ty, the Rev. R. Bogs tad, became tile Maroon and Cold, ''Soli Deo the third "family head," and gress from the clutched heritage. Yet no finer ex- academic school year. Incidentally, start; a large Gloria." The seal of our Concor- pression of this heritage can be the same blacksmith would be the "tree" made dia family In its every human notable prog- endowment maintained anywhere than in the thenceforth calling you a "corn fund, additional aspiration throughout this life is history of our Concordia family. cob" because the academy site was ress. There was Dr. Aasgaard "To God alone the Glory!" a visible in- domitory space, Permit me to survey the growth surrounded by corn fields on three the present "prexy" home, a of this "tree/' from its first firm sides. crease in both faculty and stu- Bachelor of Arts degree made pos- roots to its present day develop- Professor Grose and the other sible in 1913, a heating plant in ment and future maturity. dents as in- two faculty members soon recog- stru c t i o n be- 1914, a gymnasium in 1915, and nized the need c a m e depart- the graduation of the first class ACADEMY FORMED of a second mentalized and from its senior college departmen. In its earliest beginnings Con- building when more equip- in 1917. This was also the time cordia formed itself as an aca- by mid-year the Dr. Bogstad ment was ad_ when it was said that "Ignorance demy for secondary schools edu- increasing en- ded. A president's residence and a must be bliss" because the green cation. The founding of an aca- rollment had fine new classroom building, com- freshman certainty looked happy. demy at this time (the hitter reached 209. plete with executive offices and part of the nineteenth century) The young im- auditorium, took shape just east CAMPUS EXTENDED was the answer to a definite and migrant stu- dents found the of the academy and men's dorm. The Rev. Aasgaard's administra- recognized need for education It was in this auditorium, in 1908, tion was followed by one of equal among the Immigrant populated classrooms too that J. H. Hjelmstad gave his vale- Red River Valley, an education small and the ability and integrity when the improvised beds dictory address for the largest present Dr. J. N. Brown succeeded which could otherwise be re- graduating class in 17 years--41 *o the presidency Oct. 31. 1925. ceived only in the larger cities. Dr. Grose and meals per- students. Today we affectionately Other Norwegian immigrants al- plexing, but their own frontier na- Through his leadership a §75,000 so saw this need and sought to ture seemed to disregard the in- found academies ever farther conveniences (and also a danger- west of the Red River. But pre- ous diphtheria epidemic) so that ceded only by Bruflat Academy they might better appreciate the in 1889, iit Portland, X. Dak., education afforded them. the Concordia "tree" developed its first root under Lutheran The courses then prescribed auspices ;ind incorporation took were of a three-fold nature: com- place in the spring of 1891. mercial, in which English and the various business branches were Picture yourself coming all the taught; practical, which included way from Plain Site, N. Dak., to the latter, plus those pertaining enter the academy. Some com- to practical citizenship, and classi- munity spirited blacksmith has cal, which enfolded Latin and the just welcomed you and your horse pre-college subjects. into the thriving village of Moor- head and is now directing you SOUTH HALL CONSTRUCTED down Eighth street road towards The following year a men's a winding coulee. A half-pipe of dormitory (now known as South

THE STUDENTS OF OLD studied their English and history In these seemingly antiquated dorm rooms as well as the Cobbers of ONE OF THE MILESTONES In Concordia's his tory was the building of Fjelstad hull, Above are today. This is a ladies' hall reception room In 1900. four pictures showing the steps in the progress. Page 4 THE CONCORDIAN May 19, 1950 Expanding Science Department Opens New Fields To Cobbers By Donald Lorents In a world of suddenly awakened scientific mindedness there has been created a great demand for training in the fields 'of science which Concordia with its expanded science de- partment is fulfilling. From a few crowded labs in the basement of the Old Main it has grown to a modern, spacious, well equipped science hall for biology and chemistry allowing the physics department to expand in the basement of the Main. With this greatly increased fa- cility more advanced studies can be purused. Several of these are being carried on in each repart- ment at the present time. In the physics department the special problems are designed so as to challenge the students' ingenuity and interest as well as to include something which later can be used in the lab in connection with regu- lar courses. DEAN PETER ANDERSON congratulates Rev. Eric Fletz as the With this in mind Jaan Juris- advisor to Alpha Phi Gamma. Jack Mueller, president of the Alpha son has constructed a Van de Eta chapter of Alpha Phi Gamma, looks on. (Photo by Phil Franze) Graff generator with which high voltages can be attained and arti- ficial lightning created. Jaan Dean Anderson's Varied Role Displays stated that he expected to produce 300f000 volts with the generator. T*re machine will be used for dem- onstrations and also as a high volt- 'A Busy Man With A Big Heart' age source for X-Ray experi- Can you answer these three questions? Who probably ments. knows more about your abilities and aptitudes than you your- JAAN JURISSON examines the Van de Graaf generator which he Don Hanson and Ralph Schel- self do? What man here at Concordia has seen nearly 90% he is building as a special project in physics. lenbaum have been rebuilding and studying army surplus transmit- of all graduating Cobbers receive their diplomas? Who was the ter-receivers of which some have advisor of a campus fraternity been rebuilt for laboratory use. when it gained national recogni- Naval Reserve Holds Cobber Religious Body Gives Included in their project was the tion? setting up of a short wave re- If you haven't guessed it al- Open House At NDAC ceiver over which correct time ready, the answer to all three of Outstanding Religious Service can be received from the bureau these questions is a genial gentle- The U. S. Naval Reserve Train- ing Center, located at 1511 12th of standards. They also rebuilt man named Peter Anderson. An- • • • • • • a frequency meter which is used derson came to teach education at ave., Fargo, N. Dak., on the NDAC campus, will hold open house to- to measure the frequency of in- Concordia when calendars were coming signals. carrying the numbers 1924. In ad- morrow and Sunday. The center dition to his tutoring he was given will be opened to the public from Another interesting experiment the task of maintaining a place- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in connection was conducted by Eugene Lee who ment bureau for seniors and serv- with the Armed Forces day cele- set up ingenious apparatus to ing as supervisor of student teach- bration. measure the speed of light. His ers. It is here that the men of Fargo- progress has been stalemated, Moorhead receive their Naval Re- however, by the remodeling of In 1931 the Concordia person- the physics department. nel services were placed under serve training, meeting one night the guidance of Anderson and In per week. At the present time 1947 he became Dean of Instruc- there are two units using the cen- where we sang additional gospel tion. Since 1948 he has also been ter, the Organized Surface Divi- songs and individually read to serving as the director of sum- sion 9-151 commanded by Lt. K. them special Scriptural passages. mer school. Upon his appoint- Christenson and the Organized One woman stretched forth her ment as Dean of Instruction, C B Company 9-32 commanded hands, insisting that each of us whose work is similar to that by Lt. O. A. Stourland. should shake her hand before we which at other schools is per- Citizens who visit the training left. Her eyes beamed with un- formed by the Dean of the Col- center will see radio and radar derstanding, although she could lege, Mr. Anderson relinquished equipmen-t demonstrated. Other not hear us for she was deaf. equipment such as hospital, elec- the job of placement director to As a service project of Mission Mr, Dordahl. trical, engineering and fire fight- ing equipment will be on display. EVERYONE PARTTCPATES IN SONG as occupants of the Luther- Crusaders, students profitably Your reporter had quite an in- an Old Folk's home in Fargo gather In the dining; hall for Sunday utilize the drowsy hours of a terview with Dean Anderson. through his work as a member While we were talking about the of the board of scholarships and afternoon worship.—(Photo by Norman E. Johnson) Sunday afternoon at the Luth- offices which he held, the Dean awards. In fact, after a moments • • • , • • • eran Old People's home In Fargo happened to mention his personnel figuring he calculated that rough- By ORVILLE SANDERSON in the above manner. Apprecia- service. I chirped, "Personnel ly 90% of the alumni have grad- tive Jesters of these old people service? What's that?" uated since his attachment to the It was on a Sunday afternon some months ago that I hesi- who hear and share with us Mr. Anderson jerked back in his staff. tated to respond to a unique invitation. While the nature chair, his eyes twinkling behind Yes, here's a man who has draw us Into new alacrity, for his glasses. "Well, I have a file -done a tremendous service to of such a visit concerned me, I nevertheless accepted, joining once more we are convinced that on you. Concordia throughout the years a company of others en route to a certain home located on service unto Him is riot futile While Dean Anderson was through his teaching, his friend- North Broadway. As we arrived I nor fruitless. serving as their advisor, the Al- ly advice and his many student noted that the house, situated on he already wore. Another pha Phi Gamma journalistic fra- aid programs. Looking back over neat grounds, had been formerly woman wavered her book near Before these aged who have the- ternity set an outstanding rec- his work at Concordja Dean An- constructed with home-like feat- the tip of her nose. Voices, dis- experience of years we cannot cord. In 1947 the Cobber's chap- derson summarized his feelings ures. Its white wooden sides.were sonant but earnest, resounded identify ourselves as wise apostles ter won the national efficiency toward his work thus, "I get my shaded by sheltering trees, ren- cherished words of a favorite of the Scriptures, but rather they award. In 1948 the local Alpha keenest delight out of any stim- dering a soft coolness to its set- hymn. in a sense are ministers unto us as PM Gamma's tied for the top ulation or help I have given to ting. Anxious faces could be seen The remainder of the program they supplement our feeble, ado- honors. our students." peering through its large windows, included a solo, a short talk, and lescent testimonials with mature In 1949 the Maroon and Gold I had one more question, "What now outdated in style. a prayer. The older people were responses. On the other hand as writers union took second place. about the future?" A solemn quietness prevailed pleased. a striking challenge, the field As a result of this outstanding within the walls of this home has He swung around in his swivel throughout their dining quarters. With tearful eyes and gracious record, Concordia's name appears chair and with a tone of mock Softly we stepped in and seated not been fully harvested yet. twice on the efficiency cup. No handshakes, they departed to their sterness replied, "Future? You've ourselves amongst them. While we private rooms, appraising our ef- Thus, these thoughts press me. other name in the entire nation set me reminiscing, young man. attempted meek smiles, their eyes If God permits the lines upon my appears more than once. Com- forts, frail though they might have I'm in no mood.to make a prophe- were fixed expectantly upon each been. Personal fellowship and in- face to deepen with the aging menting on the brilliant record of cy." of our faces. Their wrinkled hands years, will tomorrows's youth the Concordia Alpha Phi Gamma formal singing more closely bound So there you have the man who gripped tightly the bindings of our relationship as names were bring such blessings to me ? Mind- chapter, Anderson said, 'The suc- is the answer to these and any small black books. As the opening ful of this setting I am spurred cess is due to the efficiency of the exchanged and acquaintances were other questions which you may hymn was announced the rustle of fostered. within myself to return again, for members and not to the advisor." have about educational problems pages was hardly heard over the only in a sparing measure can I During his many years as an here at Concordia, Dean Peter An- labored chords of an old pump or- "-While a part of our group understand their thirsts for the instructor and administrator at derson, a busy man with a big gan. stepped over to the men's quar- love of Christ and the fellowship Concordia he has helped many peo- heart. One man placed an additional ters, a disjoined house to the east, of His followers within their lone- ple with his personnel services and (Don Sponheim) pair of spectacles over the pair we joined the women upstairs, ly hearts.

YOUR INSURANCE Build Your dtes double duty for you! Provide a monthly Estate Now! income for your de- LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD pendents in the event of your death; or, if Legal Reserve Life Insurance for Lutherans you live to retirement MINNEAPOLIS 2, Herman L. Ekern, President MINNESOTA age gives you a month- Your Future ly income for life. 200-630 }& First Ave. N. S. A. JOHNSON AGENCY Fargo, N. D. Starts Today May 19, 1950 THE CONCORDIAN Page 5 F-M LSA'ers Depart Early For Sunday Annual Outing C OY\JCUyid)uGu • • • • • • 0. M. Bratlee Speaks At Sunrise Service More Of 'Em Hit The Dust OVERVOLD-BREVIK SKILBRED-CARLSON OLSON-SANDERSON Early Sunday morning, 9:20 to be exact, LSA'ers will leave Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Over- Announcing the engagement of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olson of for Buffalo State park for the annual AC-MSTC-Concordia void of Moorhead announce the their daughter, Dorothy Louise, Souris, N. Dak., announce the en- LSA outing. In charge of the morning worship is Rev. Arne engagement of to George K. gag ement of their daughter, Carlson are Mr. >•#!£ their daughter, Sovik. Concordia students will lead discussion groups at aft- Phyllis Jean, to and Mrs. Chris Carrol Odell, to ernoon sessions. Karl H. Brevik, S k i 1 b r e d of Orville D. San- Roger Paulson is' chairman for son of Mr. and i E u g e n e, Ore. derson, son of local arrangements. Cars and Mu Phi Epsilon Pledges Mrs. Martin H. George is the Mr. and Mrs. chaperons are still needed. The Brevik of Twin son of Mr. and Howard San- group will return at 8 o'clock. Initiated Last Week Valley. Mrs. Gust Y. derson of Jack- Topics of discussion are "Pre- Phyllis, a '49 Carlson of Pen- son, Minn. paration for Witnessing" and Mu Phi Epsilon initiated graduate, was cer, Minn. Carrol, a first "How to Witness." Gwen Meier, senior, and Helen a member of Carlson is a semester senior, Gustafson of Fargo at a formal LDS. Brevik is senior and a is majoring in LDR ceremony Monday evening in the ~ ,- a junior and a member of sociology. She Carrol Olson, new president of Miss Skilbred Miss Olson. sorority chapter room. A vocal Miss Overvold member of ^ STP. He is ma- is a member of LDR, will speak at the meeting trio and a string trio furnished Concert Choir and Delta Rho lit- joring in mathematics. Dorothy Alpha Zeta Phi literary society. next Wednesday. Miss Lorraine music. Senior members of the or- erary society. attended Pacific Lutheran college Orville, a sophomore, plans to en- Thorson will lead a candlelight in- ganization were honored. They will be married in the for two years. ter the seminary. He is an Eng- stallation service of the new of- First Lutheran church of Fargo, lish major and a member of BTO. ficers. Seniors are Kathryn Baarstad, Ellen Flotlin, Dorothy Larson, Ar- August 27. Other officers are Lois Brodin, lyne , Lindquist, Helen Narveson, vice president; Orpha Solwold, Dorothy Lundquist and Mavis Ste- Ronald Johnson, Norlin MILLER-LARSON secretary; Lucille Njus, treas- nerson. Leonard Ogren To Give urer and Anita Gisveld, senate Announcing the engagement of representative. A pledging service was held Senior Recital Tuesday Presented In Recital preceding initiation. Pledges are their daughter Anne to Melvin On the program are Edwina Arlene Buckneberg, Joan Fle- Leonard Ogren, senior, will pre- Ronald Johnson will give his Miller are Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lar- Bye, soloist and Kathryn Baar- well, Alicia Gelder, Martha Mick- sent a piano recital Tuseday in Re- senior recital Thursday, 7:30 p.m., son of Benson, Minn. stad, pianist. Beverly Haugrud will elson, Marsala Moe, Fern Rasmus- hearsal hall at 8 p.m. in the college chapel. Johnson, stu- Anne is a freshman. play the prelude. sen, Monica Gebhard, Gladys Ogren has been a member of dent director of the band, plays Miller, now farming at Mott, PRAYER FELLOWSHIP Lewis and Pauline Oberg. the Concert Choir and accom- the trumpet. Don Norlin, bass, will N. Dak., is the son of Mrs. Henry Ralph Chelsen will discuss "Be- panist for choral groups on cam- assist. Miles Johnson will play for Miller. hold Christ Crucified in your Bib- weather permitting. A men's pus as well as in the two cities. Johnson and Rachael Reinertson A June wedding is planned. ble," 6:45 next Saturday at the quartet will sing. The service is Prof. Earnest Harris is his in- will accompany Norlin. structor. regular weekly meeting of the sponsored by Mission Crusaders. Johnson is a student of Leif Prayer Fellowship group. He is a candidate for a bachelor BROTHERHOOD of music degree with a major in Christianson; Norlin is a student MISSION CRUSADERS Carrol Tollefson and Paul Ma- piano and a minor in violin and is of Mrs. Agnes Kise. Service Laundry Rev. O. M. Bratlee, former re- thre will speak at Brotherhood a member of Mondamin.- Johnson's program will include 114 Fifth Street South ligion instructor at Concordia, Wednesday. Devotional leader is His program will include selec- Bach, Handel and Schmutz. Norlin Dial 3-0772 Moorhead, Minn. will speak at sunrise services Sun- Walter Evanson and coronet so- tions by Scarlatti, Bach, Mozart, will sing selections by Handel and day, 7 a.m., by Prexy's pond, loist is Omar Kaste. Schoenberg, Bartok and Brahms. Tschaikowsky. Literary Groups Name Themes For Annual Spring Banquets LDS-AES programs includes Ruth Dybdal, SMARTLY CLAD IS THE "Wickl Wacki" is the theme Joyce Elmquist and Betty Lou Knudsen. for the LDS-AES banquet this evening at 6:30 in the banquet AZP-ATHENIAN room of the Myers-Norton cafe. Alpha Zetes and Athenians are Irene Bellin and Alden Hvidston, loading at the South room of the co-charrmen, Arlyne Lindquist, Gardner hotel at 6:30 tonight Marlys Benson, Rolf Lunde and for their banquet trip. The first Dale Johnson are members of the stop for those who are "Going Our WHO RECEIVES program-theme committee. Dale Way" will be at the speaker's ta- Johnson wili serve as master of ble. Leif Christianson is featured HIS HONORS IN ceremonies. spokesman for the AZP-Athenian spring banquet. In charge of decorations are" co- chairmen Clarice Undhjem and The general arrangements com- Bob Underdahl, Lois Stewart, Ann mittee is composed of Lucille Njus, Ask, Vernon Leuth and Harold Donald Rice, Eunice Vinge, and Woldseth. Included in the place Arden Welte; program and invita- cards committee are Shirley Nel- tions, Dick Wangen, Iver Iverson, son, Elva Erickson, Ina Mae Wol- Lois Mattson and Elaine Olson. lertson and Jeanette Youngberg. Decorations, Sharon Austinson, Carol Wammer, Valborg Wold- BTO-PKX seth, Loren Cariander, Bob Kris- BTO and PKX are at sea in the tensen and Gaylen Stoner; ticket parlors of First Lutheran church sales, Victoria Clauson and Dar- in Fargo. Their theme is "The win Halvorson. Sea." On the program committee are NSR-DELTA RHO Catherine Gabbert, Audrey Hel- Nu Sigs and Delta Rho's count bing, Paul Oas and Orville San- on falling "Hook, Line and Sin- derson. Decorating the church par- ker" for their banquet in the Blue lors will be Roger Paulson, Qprus room of the Powers hotel at 6:30. Solberg, Kenneth Albright, Wilma Ernie Teie is chairman of general Ringen, Elaine Fossum and Jan arrangements. Carlson. Ernie's assistants are Valborg • In charge of invitations were Moen, Betty Hanson, Lola Erick- To De a style sure "cynosure" Dale Livdahl, Eleanor Odegaard, son and Allan Hanson. Joyce when you step up to receive Virda Harmon and Warren Pier- Spoonland will take care of ticket son. sales. On the program committee your "step out" scroll are Anita Gisvold, Dorothy Dees, —choose one of these new AKX-MONDAMIN Albert Anderson, Paul Solem, Ann "Dutch Gardens," AKX-Monda- Gandrud and Ellen Langemoe. Under-Grad models that win min banquet, is being held this summa cum laude style honors evening in the Avenue room of the MSP-STP Graver hotel. with their ideal details and MSP-STP wil] hold their spring In charge of the program are celebration >n "Gay Paree" in the correct casual lines. co-chairmen Adeline Groven and Colonial room of the Gardner ho- tel tonight at 6:30. Casey Jones, Louise Finstad and Pick Narum. Norma Lee, Vir- Appointed committees are Gor- don Jacobson, Lyder Tande, El- Others From $39.50 ginia Overvold, James Stener- wood Swanson, Hazel Lovdokken son and John Wright are mem- and Doris Bry, general arrange- bers of the decorations com- ments; Ray Baker, Silas Elling- -•;'-••• >. mittee. son, Elaine Bry, Iona Moe and Alice Jondahl, decorations; Ardith Chairman Vema Delle Laith-^ Wiley, invitations; Duane Olson, waite, Joan Thue and Joyce We- Warren Smerud, Elmer Johnson, therbee are in charge of invita- Doris Otteson and Joanne Han- tions. The committee for making son, program.

.. .. . ;; ,^ . J !•'- Page 6 THE CONCORDIAN May 19, 1950 Concordia's Sports Also Reveal Progress And Promise • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cobber Grid Teams Have Varied From National Pastime Cob Basketball Began 1917; Has Had Place All Losses In '20 To All Wins In '41, At Concordia Future Depends On Material By Richard Lund By DON SPONHEIM. The recorded period of Concor- After delving deep into the records I found that Concordia dia baseball teams began with the Remember how basketball was born? Unless I've gotten played its first football game on Oct. 9, 1920. Their worthy 1919 aggregation. However, there my sports crossed, the cage craze all started when Doc James was a great amount of interest opponent was Jamestown college who romped over the Cob- in the sport before World War I. Naismith hung up a peach basket on the wall in a YMCA and bers by a 40-0 score. The Cobbers won none and lost three It was during that some fellows started throwing a ball at it. that season, but they came back ^ _ ,T_^.r_(^, prehistoric period Of course, most Cobber sports > baseball seems to have Nfans are well aware of how the strong the next season to tromp Hf -"^•^^r^&V*-^; ' •*"J-"J^-W- ": i?'-""."-' -• H notched 12 wins against four Jamestown 28-0. The second game • •^^^ ^^^'--*'-«^-- -^ - .^ - reached the highest hoop art was hatched. But are losses in that year. The next of the 1921 season might well have point in interest and you as well acquainted with the year the season's batting aver- not been played for the Maroon the strongest teams. beginnings and growth of basket- age showed 11 conquests and 8 and Gold were humiliated by St. After the war the na- ball at Concordia? lickings. Incidentally, while stu- Olaf 97-0. tional pastime rapidly Frankly, about a week ago, I dying the records of that 1928- lost ground among the The three following seasons wasn't. Since then I have been 29 season I ran across a score colleges and it drop- digging through dusty piles of an- guaranteed to make every Cob- saw Concordia and MSTC battle ped from view entirely. cient Concordians in search of in- to scoreless ties, but in 1926 the ber look twice: Concordia 53, formation on the birth of Cobber Hamline 39. Oh, for the good old Cobbers came through with a Bad weather hound- ed the team of 1919 cage activity. Here's what I un- days of the late twenties! 12-0 victory. Concordia's first earthed. winning season was in 1927 just as it does our pres- Then came 1929-30, the golden when they won four and lost ent squad. They did Student basketeers were first year of Concordia basketball when two. It was Coa<*,h Frank Cleve's manage to play five games, win- organized Into a team to repre- Concordia reigned as conference second year at the helm and his ning three and losing two. They sent Cobberdom in inter-collegi- champions. The Cobbers copped boys came through with Concor- apparently were erratic defen- ate competition way back in 16 starts including a humbling dia's first victory over St. Olaf, sively for the Scout, Cobber annu- 1917. Under the coaching of the 43-18 repeal performance over the al, points out that they dropped 13-12. late A. M. Sattre the first Ma- Hamline club and were downed on- their first game to Wahpeton be- roon and Gold team had a "suc- ly twice during the season. Coach Cleve's winning ways cause of "the efficiency with cessful" season, winning six continued and in 1934 his Cobber which a few of our delegates boot- In the years that followed tilts while bowing to five oppo- Tom Scott and Joe Rognstad team took the Minnesota confer- ed grounders around." nents. ence championship with a record team and It brought the confer- came and went as Cobber tu- ence championship back to Con- In the 1920 season under the After their opening season, tors, both experiencing mild suc- of five victories and no defeats. direction of A. M. Sattre the squad The only defeat on their nine game rordia with a season's record of however, the Cobbers acquired cess with the Maroon cagers. schedule was to NDAC, 6-0. The six victories, no defeats, and one broke even. The high spot of the a losing habit which they have Then in 1941 Jake Christiansen, powerful Maroon and Gold scored tie. year was a 8-4 win over Carle ton. kept in greater and lesser de- the present hardcourt king, This game was part of an extended grees down to this day. came to Concordia to take over a total of 195 points to their op- Then came the war and also trip the team took yearly into ponents 87 during that victorious great difficulty in arranging sched- In 1918-19 the Cobbers broke the coaching chores. During his 1 southern Minnesota. season. ules. The conference was disband- even with a throe-throe record, but stay here in Cobberdom Jake ed and as a consequence only 14 It WHS after 1920 that base- the 1919-20 action ended with the has turned out some fine, well- In 1941 "Jake" Christiansen games were played in the next ball dropped from the sports pic- Cobbers copping only one victory, couched teams, but neither he assumed the Cobber coaching three years. The Cobbers won six ture until H made a comeback a 20 to 13 win over Wahpeton Sci- nor any of his immediate prede- duties, starting off with a win- of these, lost five and tied three. in 1929. With Coach Frank ence in the final game of the sea- cessors have been able to equal ning season composed of five Clove as the leader the squad son. the showings of Cobbers during victories and two defeats. The Following the war it became won 3 of a 5 game schedule anil R. H. Lavik took over the the golden age between 1928-30. following year Jake had a good evident that football in the to again quote the Scout, "The couching reins for the 1920-21 Why? Perhaps it's because times MIAC was of a higher quality Fargo-.Moorhead Twins, a fust season. When the Cobbers hung have changed. Cobbers are play- than ever before. The teams See Us for semi-pro club, furnished excel- up their shoes after the last ing in a rough league now, the were tough and the Cobbers once lent practice." basket that year, however, they competition is tough and the LETTERHEADS more began winding up on the had only four victories to their schools are all playing for keeps. short end of the score. From But after the 1929 revival base- Yes, the league has grown, but ENVELOPES ball again suffered a relapse. Al- credit as compared to ten de- 1946 to 1949 the Maroon and feats. have the Cobbers? TICKETS Gold won 13, lost 16 and tied 2. though teams were occasionally or- The next year Concordia's Will Concordia ever regain her INVITATIONS They have, however, taken the ganized and played surrounding lo- lost glory and wear the conference PROGRAMS Fargo-Moorhead city champion- cal nines, the diamond sport did coaching headaches were passed on to Fenwick H. Watkins. Under crown shorn from her so rudely so ship two years In a row with not again gain any stature until long ago? Naturally the answer is convincing wins over NDAC and ten years later. In 1939 there was his guidance the cagers finally got ULSAKE R back on the winning side of the unknown, but the outlook is bright. .MSTC. much discussion about making it Next year the Maroon and Gold a major sport on the Cobber cam- ledger with a 9-7 season's record. Printing Co. Since 1920 Concordia football basketballers will be able to work pus. But the squad still operated out in the new fieldhouse. Prac- Dial 2-1146 Fargo teams have won 81, lost 94 and tied on a non-conference basis and in 27. Jake still has a winning record ticing with these better facilities 1940 won a single game while los- will do a lot of good. with 30 victories, 23 defeats and 6 ing five. ties. These records show promise FOR * • * of bettering themselves in the fu- In 1941 the Cobber nine had Only one^more thing Is need- • Life Insurance ture and it is hoped that football one of its relatively few good ed, in my estimation, to complete Savings may continue to thrive at Concor- seasons as they whipped most the equation which equals a win- dia for another 30 vears. of their college opponents al- ning teams. The lacking element Retirement though they took sound beatings is better material. Much has al- See from the Fargo-Moorhead and ready been written and said con- M. M. CAMRUD Hi Jack ... Crookston pro teams. cerning this need in the school today for better Christian ath- Representing Hi Jill . . . The following year the baseball LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD letes. Therefore, I will not go enthusiasts still clamored for col- into the matter in any detail. 1016—10 Ave. S., Moorhead Come in and Get Your lege membership but it was to no Phone 3-3382 Fill of Burgers, Malts But when Concordia has her avail. Under manager Adrain Me- jiew fieldhouse and a crop of and French Fries grand the club made a creditable competent Cobber cagers comes showing and then the sport along, I feel confident that the dropped into inactivity until after Open from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. "golden age" of winning basket- ROLLER SKATING the second World War. ball will return to Concordia. In the post war era the Cobber Avalon Warren's Cafe team, led by Bill Mattke, started After four successful years Wat- Basketball has grown up now. Moorhead - Phone 3-0118 slowly but had one of the better 'kins relinquished the care of the Doc Naismith's peach basket has SUNDAY AFTERNOON seasons in the history of the sport Maroon and Gold hardwood hope- been replaced by a modern hoop. when they won 7 and lost 4 in fuls into the capable hands of , Consequently it's about time Con- From 3 to 5 1948. Last season the Concordia Frank Cleve. cordia also follows suit by replac- nine led by Charlie Basch played During the decade of basketball ing her present haphazard system Every Night Except It's WOODWARD'S a total of 10 games, winning 4. that followed, Concordia experi- of encouraging athletic students to Tuesday - Wednesday They placed fourth in the Steve enced her best and her worst in attend here with a new and for your Spring Gorman trophy league race with cage winning streaks. The worst stronger drive to find the potential and Thursday at 7:30 a .375 per cent. came during Cleve's first year as Christian athletes. Cobber hoop boss. His charges Wardrobe . . . managed a 27-13 victory over the Bon Valet Cleaners MSTC Dragons. And that was all Four Barbers To Serve You .. Campus Representative they managed. T?he final record stood at 15 humbling defeats and GRAND BARBER SHOP Woodward's Phil Franz© The Store of one win. 624 First Avenue North 516 Center Avenue Room 644 Men's Dorm The best began in 1928 when / Moorhead, Minn. Moorhead Dial 3-0112 Concordia basketball underwent Eddie Gall Fargo Friendly a renaissance. The Clevermen Personal Service For smarter texture and richer creamier flavor For the BEST in CLEANING .... Ask for Cass-Glay Ice Cream and BEST in SERVICE Send Your Cleaning to Meet Your Friends at Representatives: • t Gaylen Sooner Moorhead Drug Co. Cass Clay Creamery Association Room 024, Men's Dorm. A. S. Slgurdson, Owner Telephone 3-1385 Telephone 2-2418 Christy Wagle Moorhead Minnesota Moorhead, Minn. Fargo, N, D. Room 227, Fjelstad Hall

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.'-••' -•' **y--v ;;(;';. May 19, 1950 THE CONCORDIAN Page 7 Now That It Is Just About Over - Let's Look Back —hold up for a minute and we will reminisce. Seems not so long ago that the freshmen were arriv- ing on the campus to get initiated into college life. They were pret- ty green. Campus events and many other things have started the ri- pening process, however. Some others, who were once just as green, are getting ready to leave us. They have to make room for another crop at the bottom so they're graduating. Besides all the routine of stu- dent life — checking the mail box to keep the dust down, lunch at "one of the two good places to eat," chapel, an occasional seige on the books — we've been busy in other ways. In the fall we cheered the foot- TO RELEASE THE RUSH and scurry of orientation week, exams find ball team and in winter the bas- the traditional standing in lines, we were entertained at our first col- ketball team. The societies were WINNIFRED^STSCH REIGNED as our Homecoming queen. Her at- lege Pow Wow party. busy with their parties and public tendants were Beverly Sanden and Kathryn Baarstad. We went out programs. The choir traveled east and the band west. There was an to watch Gustavus Adolphus be-at the Cobbers in a dust storm. • • • exhibit or two so the art students could show off their creation, the • • * debate squad traveled around and talked a bit and the dramatists waxed dramatic. It's been a good year. We've learned things and we've done things together in a spirit that has bound us a:) into one. I guess that's Concord ia.

COBBERS MEET IN THE CHAPEL every day for worship. Here Rev. Maynard Force of the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis STUDENT REPRESENTATION ON THE campus Rot a boost when leads a special study on the book of Jonah. The ten weekly meetings the revised constitution and Student Association of last spring was drew persons from outside the campus to fill the chapel. put into operation in the fall. Student Asscoiation vice-president Allan Sortland served as the Student Senate leader. The senate has a re- presentation of 60 persons, allowing for participation by members of • • • each class.

• • • A TWOSOME for the first time reigned over the Concordia Ice Carnival with the election of Queens Grace and Ruth Mathre.

ON THE LAKE EDGE of Paul's Resort, members of the LSA council met for a leadership retreat to plan for the coming semester. Sunday morning Walter Evenson led them in Bible Study. More than 70 Cobbers served as members nf councils for the religious organizations during the year.

• • • OUR NEW BAND DIRECTOR, Lett Christianson, was not a little THIS SPRING we mourned the dismayed by the condition of that organization's uniforms. The stu- passing of Prof. "Pop" Sattre, dent body agreed that they were not what they should be and we've for many years head of the bi- been raising money for new ones as our special student project this ology department and booster of year. Campus activities.

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WE TRUDGED THROUGH snow, slush and rain to our biology and chemistry classes which were held COFFEE TIME!! Faculty members as well as we students enjoy a few in the Science hall. minutes of relaxation over a cup of coffee in the cafeteria. Page 8 THE CONCORDIAN May 19, 1950 Tennis, Golf And Track Occupy Tournament Planned For Concordia Golfers Cobber Spring Sports Program Coach Finn Grinaker has an- nounced a golf match, to be* held TENNIS By JOHN GROVEN next week, for all men interested. The net game began at Cobcordia in 1928 largely through A gold medal and certificate will the interests of the energetic athletic director, Tom Clark. A be presented to the low score win- school tournament was held and the four semi-finalists repre- ner. sented Concordia in the state conference meet. But as was to The following rules are in ef- prove the rule rather then the ex- fect: ception in conference competition, 1. An^l8 hole medal play to be played at the Edgewood golf all Cobber entries were defeated Meet Your Coaches course. in the first round. 2. Two fellows must play to- Rev. Carl B. Ylvisaker took By Allan Bjertness gether and co-sign all score- over the coaching- reins In 1936 A good friend to all is our di- cards. and held them until 1943. Dur- rector of physical education, Irv • (All such cards are to be ing this period the tennis team Christenson. He came here in 1946 turned in to Grinaker.) usually played such teams as and has done a fine job besides 3. Course rules are to be fol- Jamestown, MSTC and NDAC winning many friends with his lowed and no strokes or putts besides occasional matches with likeable characteristics. are to be conceded. conference foes. Irv was born at Spring Val- 4. It is open to all men. In the win and loss column the ley, Minn., but his high school 5. Scorecards must be in by average was generally 50 per cent days were spent at Minneapolis next Friday. or lower and very few teams sur- high and at Northflcld, Minn., For more details interested vived the first round in the con- where he received two letters in persons should contact Grina- ference tournaments. In 1947, af- basketball and football. aker. (A.B.) ter the war slump, the sport was He spent his college days at St. revived but it generally fell into Olaf, graduating in "33. While at A DRAGON HURRIES to get back to first base as first the same pattern. school he earned four letters in sacker Gene Sather scoops the ball out of the dirt. The run- Sorenson's Cafe Last year the squad had a com- football, playing end for the St. Open 24 Hours A Day paratively good season, beating Olaf team. Irv also showed an in- ner was safe. (Photo by Norman E. Johnson) AC, MSTC and Jamestown al- terest in intercollegiate sports. • • • • • * Sni0rgaasbord Every Saturday though they lost in the final ,state Upon graduation Irv played Banquets and Wedding Parties matches. semi-pro football with the Au- 511 N. P. Ave. Fargo, N. D. stin Packers before starting in GOLF the teaching profession. In 1934 Cob Nine Bows To MSTC 11-6 This sport was first noticed in he was hired as basketball, foot- ball and baseball coach at Story 1932 when there was widespread To Meet Jamestown Monday KODAK — FILMS interest in the game but no formal City, Iowa. team was organized. Among the During the summer of '42 Irv By ALLAN BJERTNESS FINISHING early enthusiasts we see such fa- went into the Civil Service as a Everything Photographic miliar names as Professors J. A. physical education director at The Cobber nine dropped their first game of the season to Holvik, A. M. Sattre, R. E. Fugle- Shephard Field, Wichita Falls, MSTC on Monday, 11 to 6. The Dragons had 8 hits and 2 er- Two Stores To Serve You stad, T. O. Burgess, A. L. Eliason Texas. When this work was su- rors while Concordia committed 3 errors and had 3 hits. Bob Epko Film Service, Inc. and among the students V. C. Boe. pended he went back to teaching Peterson started on the mound for MSTC with Max^ley Strong • 631 X.1 P. Avenue as director of physical education In 1934 Concordia entered col- behind the plate. In the four in- • 612 4th Axenue North legiate competition for the first and coach at Park Rapids, Minn. The next year he moved to Fergus nings that Peterson worked he al- Only A Few Steps West of time in golf when two Cobbers lowed but one hit, had 5 strikeouts got one more run on one hit and were sent to the MCC meet. The Falls as director of athletics, several wild pitches. Broadway following year, coached by R. E. physical education and health. and 5 walks. The winning pitcher The Cobbers threatened in the Fuglestod, the link men played Concordia has claimed him was Anderson and the loser, Fedje. top of the seventh as they loaded NDAC, NDU and MSTC and since the fall of '46 except for a the bases with two men out. But finished sixth in the conference leave of absence for school dur- Kenny Severud began on the Anderson retired Gene Sather, the tournament. The .sport was ing; the second semester of his mound for Concordia and also third, on three quick strikes. dropped until 1942 when a team first year. lasted four innings. His record was 5 runs on 6 hits and only 613 N. P. Ave. Fargo, N. D. was again organized to play Irv and Katherinc were married MSTC and NDAC. one base on balls. Harry Ander- in 1937 and have three children. son was behind the plate WOOD'S In 1948 under J. A. Holvik the The family is making plans to team made a creditable showing in build a new house this summer. throughout the game for the season's play but the old inability Though fishing is a favorite sport Cobbers. * Dairy Bar and Cafe The fifth inning was really the to win in the conference tourna- of Irv's, there has been little time Across from ment still plagued them. Last sea- for that lately; instead, a large big inning for both teams. In the son, 1949, a greater interest than part of his time is now spent at top of the fifth Dewey Sundby took The Cass-Clay Creamery ever was shown in golf and this home acting as "mother" since over mound duties for the Dragons was reflected in the play of the Katherine was injured in an acci- and gave up four straight walks • participants. dent. This isn't an easy job but before Mollner replaced him. Moll- Irv manages to keep a smile on ner walked 2 more to force in 2 915 - First Ave. South TRACK his face and is always willing to runs. Bob Anderson relieved Moorhead, Minnesota Track was given its start at lend a helping hand. Mollner, and Cobber catcher, Har- Don't Send Pido •.. Concordia in 1930 under the di- ry Anderson, then hit to right field rection of Prof. T. O. Burgess. In- to bring in two more runs to tie Dial 7311 terest was aroused in intersociety the game. Another run was also and interclass meets which were Combing The Cob scored by a wild pitch. See Our ... to evolve into intercollegiate com- By Howard Wagner In the bottom of the fifth, We Will Deliver petition. However the program did IN THIS ISSUE of the Concor- Fedje was called in to pitch for NEW SPRING not have any appreciable effect dian we have tried to present a Concordia. He gave up 8 runs To Your Door until 1936 when a team was or- history of sports on the Cobber before the side was retired. ganized and competed in the con- campus. We realize that we have In the bottom of the sixth Son- FASHIONS ference meet besides dual meets done an inadequate job but this ny Gulsvig took over the pitching with Jamestown and MSTC. is because it was such a momen- chores for Concordia. The Dragons THE The turning point in the thin- tous task. We have been able to clad competition came the next cover only the major sports be- All intramural softball games FARGO FORUM year when athletic director Tom cause of the limited space. have been cancelled because of Scott declared It the third major For this reason I should like to the wet weather and the many 3-1555 Moorhead sport. The Cobbermen placed take this opportunity to at least conflicts that have come up in third In the indoor conference mention these less known phases these last busy weeks. If they meet and the Aberdeen relays. of the Concordia sports program. desire, however, teams may In this first real season the Perhaps the most important of play games If they make pro- Programs — Personal Stationery — Supplies squad also made a good showing these is the excellent intramural per arrangements with officials In dual meets and in the final program; also active on the cam- and arrange for equipment. MELBERG PRINTING CO., Inc. outdoor conference tournament. pus is the WAA, which is the Led by such stars as Mike Rein- girls' sports set-up, and an active doubt have to be taken to pre- Dial 3-1391 ovich and Al Hopeman the sport ski organization. Although these vent further spreading of the 715 1st Ave. South Moorhead, Minn. was kept alive but it was again activities did not receive top bil- disease and if it is necessary a reassigned to a minor sport in ling, they still deserve a vote of stizostedion ward may have to 1942. After the war slump that praise for the fine work they jhave be established for the isolation affected all athletes, the thinclads done. of the extreme stizophrenlac. have affected a steady rise led by IT'S BEEN REPORTED by a It has already been established T. O. Burgess, Shorty Strand and certain informant of mine that that the disease is of a chronic culminating with the present men- there has been a serious epidemic nature but a remedy has not as tor, Irv Christenson. of stizophrenia among the Concor- yet been discovered. The severity dia faculty members. Already of the disease can readily be seen GOLF TEAM IN TOURNEY more than 12 members have been by a glance at any of the afflicted NEUBARTH'S Rodney Nelson, Dick Moe, Ken- afflicted by the dread disease. faculty members. Ten of the pa- JEWELRY — WATCHES — DIAMONDS neth Severud, Arland Elton- and Some of the symptoms are ex- tients had a relapse last weekend The City Hall Is Just Across the Street - - Moorhead, Minn. Robert Underdahl left Wednesday treme optimism, severe frustra- when they were reported to have for Minneapolis to participate in tion, and, very frequently, a ,phy- brought 80 stizos to the college. the annual MICC golf tourney. St. sical sign more commonly known (Stizo is the abbreviation for the Thomas is acting as host for the as sunburn, Latin stizostedion vitreum which meet. Drastic measures will no translated means walleyed pike.) "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS"

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