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APRIL, 1962 "'\f~LP1\llIUSO Dear Guild Members, unWtllSITI' We are venturing upon something new! The Exec .BULLtnn_ utive Board at the F ebruary meeting voted to try on a trial basis, a two day convention next September ~ui/J Uition instead of the usual F riday Executive Board meet ing and one day Saturday Convention. The r easons for this change in format are several: I - It would eliminate the repetition of repor ts and business. Our organization has grown, and cur r ently, the many presidents of our chapters hear r eports and business from the Executive Boar d agenda repeated the next day in convention. Official Publication of the - All members would begin meeting at the same VALPARAISO UN IVERSITY GUILD time. At the present time while the Executive Published by Valparaiso University Board meets, other Guild members arriving Entered as Second Closs matter at the Post Office at early must find ways to spend their time on Fr i Valparaiso, Indiana day afternoon.

Vol. 35 April, 1962 No. 12 - It should allow more time for educational fea tures. - Dr. Kretzmann would need to address the as OFFICERS sembly but once, instead of twice as now.

Editor .... Mrs E. H. Ruprecht, Executive Secretary - It would permit an earlier closing on Saturday Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind. aLernoon thus giving the local women more President ...... Mrs. Frederick D. Schmalz 6713 Wooddale Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minnesota t:me for banquet preparation. First Vice-Pres...... Mrs. Cyril M. Wismer Should the Guild decide lo adopt this idea perma 19205 Maple Heights Blvd.,. Maple Heights, Ohio nently, a few changes will be necessary; our By Second Vice-Pres...... Mrs. Louis Jacobs 116 North Tenth St., Decatur, Indiana laws will need to be revised, the Guild Special will Secre tary ...... Mrs. Leonard Heitmulle r need to be decided upon in F ebruary, and new chap 303 East Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, Maryland ters will officially be accepted in convention. These Treasurer ...... Mrs. Corl Heldt 1417 Southfield Rd., Evansville, Indiana and a ny other considerations, however, can be Field Sec'y., Eastern Area ...... Mrs. Roy C. Fronk worked out. 4316 Stanford St., Chevy Chose, Maryland Field Sec'y., Illinois ...... Mrs. Roy G. Krumsieg Your Administrative Committee will meet next 197 5 Koehler Ave., Des Plaines, Illinois month to begin planning for this experiment, and Field Sec'y., Northern Indiana we hope you will help us. If you have ay sugges Field Sec'y., Eastern Michigan .... Mrs. C. D. Evans tions concerning your Convention, we shall be glad 4295 Weiss Rd., Saginaw, Michigan to hear irom you and consider them. Field Sec'y., West. Michigan ... Mrs. Rolph Richmon 363 W 32nd St., Holland, Michigan Some of our· chapters were not represented at the Field Sec'y., Minnesota . . . . . Mrs. W. E. Schmalz recent Februa ry meeting. We missed you! In turn, 1535 Lincoln Ave., St. Poul, Minnesota Field Sec'y., Ohio ...... Mrs. C. E. Hansen on the basis of many gracious comqients by those 3 18 Bentleyville Rd., Chagrin Foils, Ohio in attendance, we feel your chapter president missed Field Sec'y., Wisconsin ...... Mrs. Lester Wegner North Lake, Wisconsin a meeting offering inspiration, stimulation, informa Activities Committee chmn. . . . Mrs. Molcer Johnson tion and fun as provided by our speakers, our pan 3531 E. Coolidge, Phoenix, Arizona elists, the reports, and the Friday evening social Calendar Committee chmn...... Mrs. Poul Block 811 Lake St., Merrill, Wisconsin hour. Revisions Committee chmn. . . . Mrs. Arnold Scherer All Guild members a re invited to the Convention. 2621 West Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana Do mark the dates now, September 28, 29, and Sun Historian ...... Mrs. Will iam A. Drews 115 Capen Blvd., Buffalo 26, New York day the 30th - it is not too early. What a thrill it Porliomentorion ...... Mrs. W. N. Hoppe would be to have every chapter represented by a 17525 Madison, Lakewood 7, Ohio group! A full attendance will give our new Conven tion plan a fair test. Come and venture with us as we continue to "Build with the Guild." About the Cover May each of you have a most blessed Easter filled Reflecting Pool at Moellcring Me moria l Lib rary with with joy and promise in our Risen Lord! the Camponille a nd Chapel in background. Irma K. Schmalz also true that the general economic situation de mands that they be increased even fur ther. While we have ma ny members of the faculty who are at Valparaiso University because of a sense of de votion, it is also evident that we should not ma ke life too difficult for them. I must confess that the raise in tuition also troubles As I look back upon my associalion with the Guild me. While we immedia tely make ar rangements for I r ecall many pleasant and happy experiences. I additional financial a id for students who cannot af have received gifts ranging from buildings to table ford the tuition, it nevertheless creates many prob silverware. All over the campus there arc refl ec lems which a re very difficult to solve. My only tions of the generosity of the Guild in its constant hope is that any one who really wants to come to efforts to give the University things tha t are not Valpo will get in touch with us a nd permit us to in the normal budget of an educationa l institution. make an effort to arrange the financial picture in Now the Guild has done something nice again. It such a way tha t they will be able to join our student is not a gift, except possibly to the Executive Board body. We still do not like to think of a nyone being and to me. By recommendation of the president prevented from coming to Valpo beca use of financial and the administrative committee the Guild will diificultics. hereafter have a two day convention. There will Meanwhile, it is probable tha t our enrollment will be no stated meeting of the Executive Board at U1 e again rise somewhat next fall . May I again say lime of the annua l convention in September. The something which I often said orally to the Guild - results of this action, of course, are very clear. that we are still very much interested in llie aver The1·e will be more time for special features, for lhe age student who is strongly motivated and who has presentation of the University work, and other mat defi nite plans fot· his future. Many people now be· ters whi ch might be of interest to the Guild. Above lieve that our sta ndards have become so high that all , however, it is now unnecessary for me to make is is impossible for the average boy or girl to make the same speech twice. You may recall that I the grade here. This is not true. We are consta nlly would report on the stale o[ the University before on the lookout for young men and women who re the Executive Board on Friday afternoon, a nd then flect the proper motiva tion and who a re willing to make exactly the same report on Saturday morning work hard for their education. I hope tha t you will before the entire convention. For years this has always write to us when you find someone who ought been a sad experience, both for the members cf to come to. Valpo. the Executive Board a nd for me. Wh ile I was t al~ The registra r sent a note to U1e omce a few days ing on Saturday morning the members of the Execu ago that this year our gradua ting class would num ti ve Board who had already heard everything could ber 436. This is again a new high a nd refl ects the only sit there patiently, perhaps do a little doodling, growing power and vitality of the University. I can 01· wonder how the family was getting along, or still remember the dreary. dark days during the worry about father finding the hamburger in the war when our total enrollment was just about one freezer. II they had been a few years younger, hundred fewer tha n our graduating class is this year. this would have been the ideal situation for throw Certa inly the Guild can take a good deal of the ing spitballs or· just going to sleep. credit for this remarkable development. With the new schedule all tha t is cha nged now. There will be a number of events on the campus I will have to make only one speech and the mem this spring which I hope some of you may be able bers of the Executive Board will no longer be com to a ttend. I am thinking par ticularly of the a n pelled · lo be so politely impatiently long-suffering. nual Alumni Seminar on June 8 a nd 9. This event The speech may still not be good, but they will have is not confined to the alumni - in fact, I would to hear it only once. I am deeply gra teful there like to sec many members of our Guild on the cam fo re to the president, the executive secretary ar:d pus for June 8 a nd 9. At this semina r we try to the administrative committee for this great step bring in outstanding speakers from various sections fo rward. of the church and the academic world and ask them As this is written early on a Sunday morning I to present the la test developments in their field to have just finished the annual struggle with the the assembled group. I have attended these semi University budget. For the first time this year we nars for a number of years and have fo und them will go beyond llie five million dollar mark. To exceedingly interesting and stimulating. If, there bring such a budget into bala nce between income fore, you consider it possible tha t you might attend, and expenditure is, as you can readily realize, a please drop me a line and I shall send you the neces very diffic ult and even frustra ting task. It has sary information. been necessary for us to raise tuition for the aca I a m sure that our entire faculty joins me in ex demic year 1962-1963. We are still in difficulty with pressing the hope that we will see you either at the regard to our faculty salaries. While we have tried seminar or at the commencement exercises this hard to improve them over the past decade, it is y~a r .

April, 1962 Page Three F ield Secretaries: Eastern: Mrs. Roy Frank, Chevy Chase, Md. Illinois : Mrs. Ray G. Krumsieg, Des P laines, Ill. Eastern Michigan: Mrs. C. D. Evans, Saginaw, Mich. Western Michigan: Mrs. Ralph Richman, Hol- of the Executive Board Meeting land, Mich. Valparaiso University Guild Minnesota: Mrs. W. E . Schmalz, St. P aul, Minn. Ohio: Mrs. C. E . Hansen. Chagrin Falls, Ohio February 23 and 24, 1962 Wisconsin: Mrs . Lester Wegner , North Lake, Wis. The executive secretary, Mrs. E . H. Ruprecht, The Executive Board of the Valpara iso University slated in het· report that among us there is a com Guild met in the Great Ha ll of the Student Union on Friday, F ebruary 23, 1962, at 1: 00 p.m. mon bond uppermost in each mind - that of work ing for Valpara iso University. It seems as though Opening devotions were led by Professot· Norman most of our lives ar e spent in wailing for the future J . Widiger, Depa rtment of Religion, who based his - or perha ps spent in living in the past. What we medita tions on Isaiah 38: 16-20. He said in par t: should actually do is refl ect on the present - the It is important fo r a student to be a ble to answer : time that God has given us. Wha t are we doing with " Wha t are the things by which I live?" This is also it? Tomorrow is an unsolved history. It is today the crucia l question fo r all Christians. There are a tha t we should be concerned about. number of things which are often said concerning Mrs. Ruprecht reminded us tha t it is through the this: The things by which we live a re luck or fate; common sense, wits; success or status. But these a id of the Field Secretaries and state presidents that are not the right answers. Man is born to fi nd peace the Guild expa nsion program takes place; but it is with God. Man is not completely satisfied until this necessary for each one of us to participate. She urged Guild members to write to her a bout pros has been accomplished. We must know that God pective Guilds. She announced a new chapter in is the center of our existence; that forgiveness is Colorado, to be known as the F irst Colorado Chapter . one of the crucial qualities of life and tha t we cannot She also stated that sons and daughters can be in live without U1ankful hearts. Christ is the end fvr struments in furthering our Guild program . They us, just as Christ was the beginning - whether we are students, members of the Valparaiso Guild, or are our best witnesses and through them we arc members of the University. able lo make inroads into barren territory. We Mr. Ernest Dossin rendered a vocal solo: Aria should constantly be alert for new members in our from Eli jah by Mendelssohn accompa nied by Judy own chapters. A steady sear ch for women who are Graumann. willing lo participate in our program should be made. Mrs. Frederick Schmalz, president, called the meet i11g to order a nd extended greetings to all present. Bylaws should be sent lo the Office of the Execu The minutes of the Executive Board meeting of tive Secretary for a pproval by a committee before SPptember 28, 1961, were read. These minutes had they are put in final form for the chapter. Mrs. previously been approved by the appointed com F erguson of the Student Services Office is willing mittee. to assist a ny cha pter lo organize student parties any The president appointed the following committee time during the year. She asks, however , that her tc read and approve the minutes of this Executive office be contacted early in the fall so that speaket·s Board meeting: can be cha nneled early in the season. Mrs. Ervin Schmidt, Cha irman It was moved a nd seconded that the F irst Colorado Mrs. Willia m Zweig Chapter be accepted into membership of the Val Mrs. Arthur Strohmer paraiso University Guild. Motion carried. Mrs. The following a ppointments for 1961-1962 were an DeCombes, who represented Mrs. Roy Wilson, tem nounced by the president: porary president of the new cha pter, was introduced. Parliamentarian: Mrs. Waller Hoppe, Lakewood, The roll was ca lled in alphabetical order. A repre Ohio sentative from each state present was called upon Historia n: Mrs. William Drews, Builalo, New York to report on the activities in her Guild. The roll .. Revisions Committee: Mrs. Arnold Scherer , Chair ca ll was inter rupted, however, after New Jersey in man, Fort Wayne, Indiana order that we might hea r the speaker, who had just Mrs. George Biggs, Mishawaka, Ind. arrived. Roll Ca ll at this point disclosed that there Miss Mar ie E hle, Fort Wayne, Ind. were in a ttendance three past presidents, five na Activities Committee: Mrs. Malcer Johnson, Chair tional officers, the executive secretary, three chair man; Phoenix, Arizona men of standing committees, five fi eld secretaries, Mr·s. Richarcf Johnson, P hoenix , Arizona four sta te unit presidents, the historian, and an in Mrs. Donald Kendl, Scottsdale, Arizona complete number o! chapter representatives." Ca lendar Project: Mrs. P aul Block, Merrill, Wis The president introduced the speaker for this ses consin sion, Nicolas Ma ro, from Tanganyika, Africa, who

Page Four GU ILD BULLETIN is at present a student at Valparaiso University. fering the best possible program for these indi• His topic was "Tanganyika." He stated that just a viduals. However, the University should welcome little more than 100 years ago explorers went into the "C" student also, who often becomes a very Central Africa and made treaties with the chiefs. solid citizen. One-third of Valpo students go into Tanganyika became a German colony in 1884, and church work, which is very well, but we must re after the First World War an English colony. The member that Valparaiso was founded primarily for country was quite wild then with 20 tribes speaking the Laity. As for graduate work, Valparaiso will be different languages. The Germans started missions inspected by two accrediting groups in April ·and and schools and the English people continued the May, and it is hoped that we will get the "Go" program. In 1961 Tanganyika gained its indepen· sign in social sciences. Graduate work will probably dence. The problems facing the country today are begin in the summer of 1963. It must begin in the poverty, disease, and ignorance. A sound economy summer because most of the first enrollees will be is needed. The people are working very hard and pubic and parochial school teachers. outside nations, like the United States and Great Progress in Lutherland in the P5>conos: There Britain are helping to improve the economy and will be an eight weeks summer cours'e at Pocono promote education. About 30 per cent of the· people Crest beginning about June 15. The course will be are literate. Higher education is very limited. Some entitled: "Preparing for College." There are about of the students are sent to other countries to be 25 applicants already. It is felt that this course will educated, just as the speaker has come to Valpa provide a good transition for the student from high raiso. He expressed his appreciation for this oppor school to college. · tunity. Education for women is very limited and re We are establishing a close connection with Mill stricted, but the women are eager to be educated Neck Manor School for the Deaf. It is one of the and determined to get to the top. A question and best schools of its kind in the country. There are answer period which followed brought out other in about 90 students. Professor Graebner will be Di teresting facts about Tanganyika, namely: the pop rector of Research to provide additional education ulation of the country is 9,0000,000; there are 360,000 for these handicapped children. square miles; agriculture, minerals and tourists Article VI, Sec. 2, governing election of a nomi are the chief sources of income; there is no national nating committee, was read by the Secretary. The religion. following nominations were then proposed: Dr. Kretzmann addressed the assembly and com Mrs. Carl Schuster, Antigo, Wis. mented· on the fact that boys like the previous speak Mrs. Ray Krun'lsieg, Chicago, Ill. er from Tanganyika are the future leaders of Africa. Mrs. Paul Knecht, Saginaw, Mich. He noted that it cannot be said often enough that Mrs. Emil Frank, Gary, Ind. day after day Christianity is losing ground. If we Mrs. M. E. Reinke, LaPorte, Ind. are to assert any immediate influence .in the world Mrs. Clarence Hansen, Chagrin Falls, Ohio we should put a great deal of money into various Mrs. George Utter, Minneapolis, Minn. ways of establishing contact. We must be constantly The president appointed the following tellers: Mrs. aware of the fact that we are living under a setting Hershel Madoerin, Mrs. Elmer Mittelstadt, Mrs. sun and that unless we reverse our approaches to Harold Denig, Miss Emily Doell, and Mrs. Albert the Asian and African people and do more than we Klausing. have in the past and stop segregation, we will be The Revisions Committee had no recommenda come the minority in a world in which we will not tions at this time. have much control. Mrs. Paul Block, chairman of the Calendar Proj The building program at Valparaiso is as follows: ect, reported that 101 chapters purchased 4, 782 cal Ground will be broken soon for the addition to the endars. Anticipated profits for the 1961 calendars gymna8ium, ~hich is expected to be completed by are $1,211.30. It was moved and seconded to con October or November, 1962. Bids will be taken on tinue the calendar project for 1963. Motion carried. May 1 for the School of Law, and ground will prob It was suggested that each Guild appoint a calendar ably be broken on Commencement, June 10. The chairman in order to facilitate the sale of calendars. second phase of the campaign will get under way A letter from Mrs. William Drews, Historian, was soon. The current enrollment figure is 1,266 applica read, in which she expressed her regrets that she tions approved and pending. This compares with would be unable to attend the Executive Board 1.169 for 1969, an increase of about 13 or 14 per cent. meeting this time because of her husband's illness. The University is concerned about ·the very sharp She expressed her intention of continuing her work drop in enrollment in the School of Engineering. This as Historian, as she has done in the past. is somewhat of a national situation, however, except Mrs. Ruprecht announced that the organ for the that the big schools do not announce any drop. Dr. Gloria Christi Chapel is now in the United States, Kretzmann would like to see a larger number of ap and it is hoped that it will be installed in time for plicants. The Engineering Department is a very the convention in September. solid school with good equipment and instruction. Following announcements by Mrs. E. H. Ruprecht The competition among top students is greater than and prayer by the second vice-president, Mrs. Louis ever, and the University must be sure that it is of- Jacobs, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

April, 1962 Page Five The second session of the Executive Board meeting historian's profession. In a Christian school the stu met in the Moellering Memorial Library on Satur dent must see his history in the context of man under day, February 24, 1962, at 8: 30 a.m. The meeting God. Facts do not speak for themselves; there must was called to order by the president, Mrs. Frederick be interpretation. History is the memory of things Schmalz. The Invitatory and the Venite from the said and done. History does move in a direction. Office of Matins were led by Mrs. Cyril Wismar, And, finally, history is philosophy taught by ex . first vice-president. ample . The tellers' report was read by the chairman, Dr. Kretzmann in his presentation pointed out that Mrs. Madoerin. Based upon this report, the presi there are three doctrines with which we should con dent declared the following elected to serve on the cern ourselves as long as we live: 1. "What is nominating committee: Mrs. Carl Schuster, chair man?" 2. "What is the church?" - something in man; Mrs. Ray Krumsieg, Mrs. Clarence Hansen, finitely more than any denomination; and 3. "What Mrs. Emil Frank, and Mrs. George Utter. Alter is the Holy Bible. and what is our interpretation of nate, Mrs. Paul Knecht. 'scripture'?" He suggested that we discuss these in State Unit presidents reported on meetings held in our churches. The University has adopted a state their areas and announced dates for 1962 meetings. ment concerning the purposes of the University, The Field Secretaries reported no new chapters which will be presented first to the Board of the at this time, but several possibilities were mentioned, Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. The Board will and they pledged their efforts toward gaining new let the University know if they approve, and then chapters. perhaps all chapter presidents will receive a copy. A round table discussion, participated in by the It will be a short, simple statement of the Univer treasurer the chairman of the Activities Committee, sity's purposes and policies in terms of its entire the parliamentarian, and the first vice-president, · history. was moderated by Mrs. Louis Jacobs, second vice The president of the Guild proposed a new form president. Highlights of this discussion were the for our Convention in September, whereby the Exec following: The 30.th Anniversary Fund is now over utive Board Meeting would be eliminated on Friday $2,500. The Activities Committee is trying to re afternoon, thus providing that time for the first ses vise the material now in their files to give it more sion of the Convention. The Convention would be a "spark," and the Committee hopes to have the ma one-and-one-half-day convention instead of a one-day terial ready within six weeks. The chairman re convention under this plan. Several advantages are quested that interesting programs be sent to her. apparent: Duplication of meetings would be avoid The parliamentarian defined the duties of a presi ed; duplication of Dr. Kretzmann's presentation dent. The first vice-president discussed "public re time would also be avoided; there would be an extra lations," specifically: "How can we promote Val half-day for the Convention; there would be more paraiso University?" She reminded the assembly time for educational features; it would .facilitate that there are three cardinal facts we should know earlier closing; and it would allow more time for concerning our Guild: (1) The reason for the exis visits with students. However, in order to make tence of our organization and the goals set forth by this change permament, it would be necessary to its constitution; (2) the importance of good public amend the by-laws. Under the present system, the relations within the organization as well as without; Guild Special is decided at the Executive Board and (3) the necessity for the offices and procedures meeting and new chapters are accepted at this time. within the organization to be well defined and well The Guild Special could be decided at the February understood by each and every one in order that we Board meeting and the chapters could be accepted may cause others to be enthusiastic about our pro at the Convention. The president asked if the Guild gram. representatives would like to adopt this proposed The speaker at this session was Doctor Willis D. form on a trial basis for the forthcoming convention. Boyd of the Department of History, and his topic It was moved and seconded that we adopt the pro was: "The Study of History at Valparaiso Univer posed form on a trial basis for the 1962 Convention. sity." He pointed out that history seems to many Motion carried. of our young people to be a very useless subject, as compared to sucp subjects as religion, science, the There being no further business to come before the Executive Board, the meeting adjourned at 11: 30 languages, mathematics, etc. This year the Univer c sity is inaugurating for the first time courses for a.m. !· credit in Europe, where the student will study on The closing prayer was spoken by Mrs. E. H. the scene historical events. There are three pri Ruprecht, the Executive Secretary. mary relationships which the history student has: First, to nature; second, to society; third, to his Mary L. Heitmuller Creator, God. Without these, life becomes meaning Secretary less. History provides the ties between the past, * Due to the crowded agenda at both the Friday and Sotur present and future and helps to make our short day meetings, there was not sufficient time to complete lives more meaningful. Facts are the tools of the the roll coll at this Executive Board meeting.

Page Six GUILD BULLETIN SPRING FESTIVAL WEEKEND Church Officials May 11-12-13 Visit VU Campus Friday - May 11th Field Day and Picnic Friday Evening - Lecture South Pacific - Opera House, 8: 00 p.m. Saturday - May 12th Art Fair - Union Courtyard Old Timer's Football game Tennis Matches - VU versus DePauw Golf Meet - VU versus St. Joe Track Meet - VU versus Chicago U South Pacific - Opera House, 8: 00 p.m. Sunday - May 13th Worship Service - 10: 30 a.m. Smorgasbord - 12: 00 p.m. - Union South Pacific - 2: 00 p.m. - Opera House Song Fest - 6:00 p.m. - Chapel Present and future programs of Valparaiso Uni versity were given careful study by four officials of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod during a two lovest thou me? day visit to the campus, Monday and Tuesday, By Hanns Lilje, March 26-27. Bishop of Hannover, Germany The Rev. Dr. J ohn W. Behnken (St. Louis), Synod When on that unforgettable Easter morning on the president; the Rev. Dr. Oliver R. Harms (St. Louis), shore of Lake Tiberias the small number of disciples first vice-president; the Rev. George W. Wittmer had finished their breakfast with their Lord, Jesus tSt. Louis) , third vice-president; and the Rev. Arthur singled out Simon Peter for a private interview. It C. Nitz (San Francisco), fourth vice-president, came came close to an interrogation when He asked Simon to Valparaiso at the invitation of the University ad three times whether he loved Him. Peter certainly ministration. understood why his master asked him three times; for he himself had three times beh·ayed his Lord. The Rev. Dr. R. P . Wiederanders (Corpus Christi, With just a few words his Lord led him to a complete Tex.), second vice-president, was unable to be pres confession of his sins. And Peter understood. ent because of the demands of parish work. But the great thing was tha t the Lord added three This is the first time Synod officials and University times a commandment to His question and Peter's administrators have gathered on the campus to dis reply: Feed my lambs . . . feed my sheep. This cuss Valparaiso's program. was the greatest thing because by assigning a new task to Petel" the Lord made it abundantly clear that ''The administration is extremely grateful for the I le had received Peter back into the number of His interest shown by Synod officers and we found their disciples. This new commission was the surest and visit most encouraging," Dr. 0 . P . Kretzmann, VU safest guarantee that forgiveness of Peter's sin was president, said. complete. The visitors acquainted themselves with the gen The same law a pplies to our own Christian life. eral life of the university - particularly the spiritual H you want to be sure whether you live in the state phase - and with future plans for th~ academic of grace you just have to consider whether the· Lord program. wa nts your service or not. It is almost fatal if you discover that in your life there is no specific service They attended classes and held "long conversa tions" with professors and members of the adminis to which the Lord may have called you. If you really don't know then you have every reason to he tra tion on such subjects as the " theology of the World" and the type of education which prevails uncertain about your Christianity. For, if the Lord '"forgave all your iniquity and healed all your di in the Lutheran Church - its sh·engths and weak seases," then you will find yourseli in a position nesses. where His claim upon your active allegiance is com P resident Behnken a nd Dr. Harms delivered ser pletely plain. And if, on the other hand, a person monettes in the Valparaiso daily chapel program on lives tha t sort of life in which there are a lot of Monday and Tuesday respectively. Christian words, but no real vocation to a real serv At Tuesday matins in the University Memorial ice, then that person may well ask herself or him Chapel, Dr. Harms was formally granted honorary self whether he or she has reached that fullness of membership in the VU Alumni Associa tion " In re life and faith which the Risen Lord grants. cognition of a life exemplifying the high ideals and -Reprinted from The Luthera n Brotherhood Bond achievements for which the University stands . . ."

April, 1962 Page Seven the lucky people who serve in our Valpo Guild. A bowl of yellow roses, brown and gold candles made a party out of our first meeting for 1962." Margaret e~afl-teft Hammerness, pres. DUNDEE, ILLINOIS A "Prelude to Christmas" program was given on e~atteft a Friday evening at St. John's Lutheran Church gym. An organ introduction by Mrs. Alfred Schudel opened DETROIT, MICmGAN the program attended by 250 guests. Mrs. Ruth Helm Pearsall reviewed the Edward Streeter book On Sunday, January 7, at 7:00 p.m., the Grosse "Merry Christmas, Mr. Baxter," followed by selec Pointe Hammond Organ Group presented an organ tions from the Youth Choir. Dessert and coffee were concert of semi-classical and popular · music in the served to guests seated at holiday decorated tables, Redemption Christian Education Building for the planned by Mrs. Raymond J. Hoffman, and Mrs. benefit of Valparaiso University. Members of the Lloyd Baumann, assisted by Mrs. Elmer Lemke, chapter served refreshments after the concert. Mrs. Ernest Plath and Mrs. Ralph Smith. Excellent TOLEDO, omo publicity was given to this program in the Elgin A Candlelight Musicale was held on December 3 Daily Courier-News. at five o'clock at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Stu WESTERN MICHIGAN CHAPTER dents of the Valparaiso University Department oI Music presented the program: Helen Oliver, sopra This chapter publishes a Chapter report for the, no, Barbara Vieweg, soprano, Arthur Griese!, bari entire year and sends it to each member. The re tone, Lucille Melinat, flutist, William Grunow, flutist, port includes a brief resume of each meeting and all and Gloria Renz, organist. The Reverend Walter 0. the activities, together with a report of the net re Pasche served as officiant. · Following the service sults of each project, and the final yearly report of tea was served in the assembly room. the treasurer. This interesting and informative news letter may be obtained by writing Mrs. Harold Denig, BAY CITY, MICmGAN 320 W. 30th St., Holland, Michigan. Gold and silver gilded fruits and pine cones in a golden compote keyed the festive tea and musicale KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN on Sunday, December 3, at· Immanuel Lutheran "Put me down as saying every city should have Church. Both side tables were covered with green a Valparaiso University Guild! More Valparaiso cloths, centered with Swedish wicker trees hung with University publicity has been in the air since the holly and sparkling sequins with flank:ng red tapers. inc~ption of our chapter; reaping requests such as Mrs. Frederick Mueller, Mrs. Harold Bach and Mrs. recently received when a member called in regard Henry Born presided at the tables, following the to making a gift to VU in behalf of her mother's musical program, planned by Mrs. A. W. Voges and birthday." Mrs. Helen Reinkensmeyer, Pres. attended by 175 members and guests. Appreciation NUTMEG STATE CHAPTER, CONNETICUT was extended to Pastor M. A. Berterman and other participants in the program: Co-chairmen of the "At our meeting held in New Britain it was decided affair were Mrs. William Huiskens and Mrs. E. H. to have a free-will offering to be taken during Lent Pretzer. from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week. We have ordered envelopes and we wish to place the Valpo NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Guild emblem on them. A "Flyer Notice" of this , "Beautiful as a rocket rising from the launching project will appear in our Church Messenger giving pad - that's the way things started for 1962 for the others who are not members an opportunity to con- Northern New Jersey chapter. A cold, clear night - tribute." Lydia Ohlson, vice-president. no snow on the roads - perfect for the small mem bership of about 25 people who came from eight or DuPAGE CHAPTER, ILLINOIS nine towns, all driving from 5 to 20 miles to any of ''After being organized for two years, I thought the · meeting places. The evening started with the you might like to know we are enjoying our affilia showing of the film, "Lighting the Way for Youth," tion with the National Guild. We are happy to say at which time the Sunday School teachers joined us we gain a new member or two at each meeting. We for viewing the film. An interesting feature of the have sponsored concerts, held a strawberry festival, evening was distribution to each member of a cal planned parties for incoming students at Valpo, and endar sheet for February. Not just an ordinary at our own meetings have had a high school counse calendar, but one with a special little note for each lor, a deaconess, a youth leader, and an exchange day with instructions to be followed, beautifully made student speak to us. New members have told us - most of the work was done by Midge Rehrauer we are one of the friendliest groups with whom they Koenig and her husband, Bert, both Valpo alumni. have become affiliated. It is a pleasure to be a Wonderful, warm friendships are another reward for part of this chapter - after all we are all working

Page Eight GUILD BULLETIN together to further Christ's Kingdom, and it is al 10 at 7 p.m. Selections were r endered by the ways more joyful to do it with pleasant company." Choraliers under U1 e direction of Mr. Gerald List; Mrs. Helen J ohnson, Pres. and a mixed quartette, and a solo by Miss Christen La rson, together with the Christmas message by JOLIET, Il.LINOIS Rev. Halboth completed the program. On this date This small group has future plans to gain new also, the chapter observed its fifth anniversary with members for the chapter, and to endeavor to ac a social hour in the church Fellowship Hall to which quaint J oliet with Valpo. Soon after E aster they a n invitation was extended to a ll . Mrs. Frederick will sponsor an Open House for many of the alumni Cordes and Mrs. Walter Kremkow arranged an inter in the area, and attempt to interest them in arrang esting and unique theme of "Christmas as celebrated ing a summer picnic for present and prospective by many peoples in many lands," which depicted Valpo students. Five members sold eleven dozen of Fra nce, England, Germany, Italy, China and Amer the 1962 Guild calendars. ica with tables in native decorations and foods.

C l~EVELAND EAST SUBURBAN SOUTHERN CALIF ORNIA The gracious home of Mrs. C. E. Hansen served a.s The February meeting was held at the lovely and the setting for a " Holiday Tea" on December 27, spacious home of Mrs. Fred Hempel in Pasadena . sponsored by the Cleveland East Suburban Chapter. The little gold bags (smog, wind and sun bags) were CofCee, tea, fancy sandwiches and cookies were collected. Benefit card parties are being given by served from a beautifully appointed table with silver, the members and tallies were distributed at the greens a nd candles. Members, friends and teenage meeting printed and displaying the Guild seal. E lec daughters enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of fellowship. tion of offi cers will be held in the May meeting. The business session was followed by a luncheon and a ROCHESTER, NEW YORK social hour. St. Matthew's Parish House was the scene of an "'Around the World in Ninety Days" party spon OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN sored by the Rochester Chapter, presenting Miss Anne Brauer of Valpo who recently returned from Hints of spring appeared in the F ellowship Hall an extensive trip. An invitation was extended to of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Tuesday, March l:l, prospective students and their pa rents who had an when the Guild presented its annual style show be opportunity to discuss with Miss Brauer any ques fore an aud:ence of some 250 fashion-conscious wo tions regarding the University. men. "Spr:ng birds" were swinging gaily in gilded cages on the stage which was completed with ar OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN rangements of gladioli , carnations and snapdragons The Christmas Musicale and Tea sponsored by the in a pastel colored theme, set against a lavish back cha pter was held at Our Shepherd Church, Birming ground of palms. Featured were children's clothing ham, on December 3, at 4:00 p.m. The Senior High and toys, accessories, ha ts, footwear, frocks a nd School and Chapel Choit·s of the church and Chris sport togs. Following the show dessert and coUee tian Day School presented general anthems of praise were served from a table which continued to carry and Christmas selections which heightened the spir out the spring theme, with Mrs. Herbert Johnson itual experience of this musicale. All choirs were and Mrs. A. J. Pietz pouring. Cha irman of the day under the direction of Mr. E. 0. Bredehoeft. The was Mrs. G. W. Gerdener wiUl Mrs. Nyal Graf as Liturgist was the Rev. II. G. Allwardt. Presiding &l co-chairman. the tea ta bl e fo llowing the musicale were Mrs. Walter Walace, president of the chapter, a nd Mrs. H. G. :\IADISON, WISCONSIN Allwardt. In the society section of the paper, The Capital Times at Madison gave excellent publicity lo a re BUFFALO, NEW YORI( cent Guild Luncheon sponsored by the local chapter. The annual Christmas Candlelight Vesper held a l Three fine pictures were featured as well as a ha lf Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on December 3, al column of news concerning the Guild and the Uni 7. 30 p.m. featured massed Adult a nd Children's versity. The luncheon was held a t the Towne Club, Choirs, including the Children's Chorus from Martin al which time new members were intToduced, as Luther School, wiU1 an estimated attendance of ap well as two students from the University. OfCicers proximately 1,100 people. The organist was Mrs. of the chapter whose pictures appeared in one sec Ruth Kovach, and the choir di1·ectors were Mrs. tion are Mrs. R. C. Buss, president; Mrs. H. E. Lein Milda Bell and Rev. Richard Blemaster. Reverend berger, secretary; Mrs. Gerald Hinrichs, treasurer; William Meh1·inger served as Narrator, and Rev. and Mrs. V. W. Matthias, program chairman. William A. Drews as Liturgist. DETROIT WEST CINCINNATI, OHIO The Christmas Musicale sponsored by the Detroit F lyers showing a perky little angel sitting on musi West Chapte1· was held in Grace Church, December cal notes a nnounced the Musicale at The Lutheran

A pril, 1962 Page Nine Church of Our Savior, sponsored by the chapter, on Sunday evening, December 10. ISTATE UNIT MEETINGS I AURORA, ILLL'\°OIS A most successful project was held in March by WISCONSIN STATE UNIT the women of the Aurora Chapter, ca lled a Snack Bar Luncheon. The menu consisted of a large vari The Sixteenth Annua l Convention was held at ety of tasty foods a nd since the luncheon was served Peace Lutheran Church, Antigo, on Saturday, Octo at twelve noon, business men and women of the ber 21 at 10: 00 a.m. After a coffee hour, devotions community found it possible lo attend. were conducted by the Reverend Luther V. Stephan, a nd a vocal solo was sung by Mr. Louis Eberhard. OAKLAND COUNTY, l\llCHIGAN Mrs. Carl Schuster, Antigo Chapter president, A dessert smorgasbord and card party held in the welcomed the women and Mrs. H. C. Johnson, presi Fellowship Hall, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, dent. opened the meeting by welcoming the mem proved to be a great success. Co-chairmen for the bers and two new chapters - Watc1·town a nd event were Mrs. Ralph Tomson and Mrs. Edwin Neenah-Menasha. Mrs. Frederick D. Schmalz, na Schreck. tional president, addressed the group and Mrs. Lester Wegner reported on her work as field secre NIAGARA l~ALLS tary in Wisconsin. The fifth annual Christmas Musicale took place on Of the twenty chapters in the Unit, sixteen chap Sunday, December 3 al 7 p.m. al SL Peter's Lu ters were represented. Reports were given by the theran Church, North Ridge. P articipating Youth C' hapter presidents. emphasizing special programs, Choirs were from Medina. Newfane, Youngstown and pr·ojects, a nd functions. In her report Mrs. Ruprecht North Ridge. The Adul t Mass Choir was directed spoke of the project adopted for 1961-62 by the nation Mr. Erwin lleinholz, conductor for the past three al Guild - that of contributing towards the men's years. A duet was sung by Mrs. Glenn Eckert and new dormitory. She also expressed the appreciation Mrs. Richard Edinger; the Liturgists were Rev. C. oi the faculty for providing the Faculty Club, and J. Oldach a nd Rev. L. K Meyc1·; and the Organist o( the students for the facilities at Hel'itage Hall. Mrs. John Matern. Attendance for this traditional Noon luncheon was served in the dining hall of the musicale has grown from 238 to 583. church by the Dorcas Society. Tables were dec CHICAGO NORTH SHORE orated in the northwoods theme - each guest present was given a 2-yeat· old Norway pine seedling to he Members of the chapter sent out the following taken home and planted. Miss Sharon Kaye Swartz invitations for their annual Spring project: "You provided lovely music fOJ· a program o[ harp selec arc cordially invited to a ttend Spring Musicale and tions. Miss Dorothea Runge provided luncheon Tea presenting the Valparaiso University Choir music of piano selections. given by the North Shore Cha pter of the Valparaiso Doctor Donald C. Mundinger, professor in the De University Guild al Saint Paul's Luthc1·an Church, partment of Government at Valparaiso University 7S70 Niles Center Road, Skokie, Illinois, at three addressed the assembly with lhc topic "Fire from o'clock in the a fternoon of Sunday, April 1, 1962." the Ashes." lie spoke of the present Berlin situa OllCAGO WEST SURBUltBAN tion and how it affected both the East and the West. Each arra of the chaplet· now has an a nnual pro Ile a lso told or the many opportunities available j

i\ULWA liKl::E Sunday, March 4, was just another snowy day in l\lilwaukee, but the heavy snow did not prevent a goodly number of Valpo friends from enjoying a con cc·1t by the Val paraiso University Choi1· presented al Concordia College. The Milwaukee Afternoon Officers of the Wisconsin Stoic Unit meeting ot Antigo, Wis Chapter, together with the Evening and Suburban consin: Mrs. A. Pietz, Oshkosh, Mrs. H. Gardner, Cli ntonville, Chapters, plus a numbe1· of Alumni sponsored the MrS. H. J ohnson, Oshkosh, Mrs. Lester Wegner, North Lake, concert. Mrs. H. Kuhn, Appleton.

Page Ten GUIL D BULLETIN in Cincinnati is made up of churches in the Cin cinnati area and practically every chaplet· was r e presented. Registration and coffee hour began at 9: 45 and at 10: 30 the morning devotions were con ducted by Mr. Robert Weston, Vicar of Faith Church. Mrs. Carl Walker welcomed the guests and the business meeting was conducted by Mrs. W. Renner, Slate Unit president. At the noon luncheon Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Berne1· of Concordia Church entertained with "the hand is quicker than the eye" program. This was followed by a n unusual FASHION SHOW presented by mem At the Michigan State Unit in Mount Clements. Mrs. E. bers of the Women's Guild of Grp.ce Church - au H. Ruprecht; Mrs. Raymond Shrope, president of Mount example of the styles showed a pencil-slim skirt - Clemens Chapter, Mrs. Frederick Schmalz, Mrs. Walter Fiehler, a skirt covered with pencils. convention chairman, and Mrs. Gilbert Otto, Michigan State Unit president. Miss Barbara Zschoche, a senior in the Deaconess program at Valparaiso was the speaker in the aflcr- MICHIGAN STATE UNIT 11:>on session. She gave an interesting account of The Michigan State Unit met at Trinity Lutheran her experiences while serving an intern year as a Church, Mount Clemens on October 24 for the fall Deaconess in Gei·many. She also spoke of the pro convention. ACler registration and coffee the mem gram at Valpo and urged that prospective students bers assembled in the church for opening devotions be alerted to this valuable program of service to conducted by the Reverend Wilfred J. Junke, with the Church. Mr. Theodore Hardt at the organ. Mrs. Ray Shrope, Mrs. Frederick Schmalz, national president re president of the Mount Clemens Chapter welcomed ported on the past achievements of the Guild, and the members, and :\>!rs. Gilbert Otte, State Unit gave a brief resume of the national convention in president presided at the business meeting. September, highlighting the projects for the coming Reports were given by the thirteen chapters repre year. sented - the Unit being composed of twenty-one State Unit officers a rc: Mrs. Walter Renner, presi chapters. Presidents announced interesting events dent; Mrs. R. 11. l

April, 1962 Page Eleven a girls choir, directed by Miss Ruth Simon, sang wr hope lo have it a ll ready soon. Then the list several selections. will be sent out to you. Professor Paul Heyne. of the department of Busi If you have participated in or attended any in ness and Economics a t Valparaiso University spoke teresting programs or projects in any organization, on the topic "American wealth and world poverty." please send the ideas to us. They can help others. His timely subject and his keen analysis of the pres For example, I brought four gift items to the conven ent situation were deeply appreciated by all present. tion last fall and received 59 requests for the pat Mrs . Ruprecht reported on the progress of the terns. Guild and interesting highlights concerning the Uni Now, we have a few ideas to suggest to you. Yersity since the opening of school in September. Have you thought of: Officers of the State Unit arc Mrs. Ben Kraft, (1) using Alaska 01· Hawaii as a theme fo r a pro president; Mrs. Elmer Mittelstadt, vice-president; gram or party? Mrs. Martin Garbe, secretary; Mrs. B. J. Jordon, (2) a program depicting portraits of famous per treasurer. sona lities or works of art? The Unit voted to hold its next meeting in the (3) having a style show of wedding dresses? Spring of 1963. dresses belongi ng to members and modeled by them. Valparaiso Skiers Atten d Church (4 ) a program about music and featur:ng a Kitchen Seventy-two skiers from Valparaiso Universii.y, Band? · Valparaiso, Ind., traveled to Cadill ac, Mich., to ski 15) having a Salad Luncheon? - menu is all kinds at the Caberfae Skiing resort during their mid of salads beautifully and cleverly displayed and semester weekend, Jan. 27-28. They traveled by served bullet style. A real hit with ladies! bus and were housed in the Manton Hotel. (6) having a Chinese Auction? White elephants may After skiing on Saturday, the Valparaiso group be used for this. Bids do not have to top the a tt ended the Matins Service at Emmanuel Church in previous bid. You bid a nickel, dime or any Cadillac, Mich., of wh ich Herbert J. Haffner is the amount and pay what you bid as you bid. When pastor. a bell rings, the person who made the last bid re The LWML at Emmanuel served the Valparaiso ceives the article. group a Sunday morning breakfast in the chur.::h Just this week we received the address of the Na bc:scment between the early service and Sunday tional Design Ccnte1-, 415 E . 53St., New York 22, School periods. New York. This center can help you with just The students returned to Indiana after skiing on about everything concerning homebuilding and dec Sunday a fternoon. It was an uplifting experience orating. They also have slide films, booklets and both for Emmanuel Lutheran as well as the students. color samples of some items. II you write to them enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope. They 1962 Fo otball Schedule welcome questions about any product that goes on Sept. 22 Hope'' - There or in a house, its furnishings and accessories. Sept. 29 St. Joseph's¢ - Here (High School Field) We hope this report will aid you in your efforts in furthering His kingdom through your assistance to Oct. 6 Indiana State - There our beloved Valpo. Oct. 13 Washington - There Respectfully submitted, Oct. 20 Evansville - Herc (Homecoming) Emma Gene Johnson Oct. 27 Ball Sta te - There Nov. 3 Butler - Here (Walther League Day) Nov. 10 DePauw - There Nov. 17 Wheaton - Herc (Parents Day) 0 Night Game

Report of Activities C omm ittee Last fall I reported to you that the committee was planning to send you a list of the ma terials on Iilc for programs and projects . We have not done this yet, because when we checked the material mm·e carefully, we found that most of it lacked the "spark" a nd vita lity needed to fit the 1960's. There fore, we have been trying to revise and revive as Members of t he Executive Boord deport ing for home o fter much of it as we can. At the same time we are the final busin ess session he ld at the Mocllc ring Memorial searching for new material. This takes time, but Librory.

Page Twelve GUILD BULLET1N worn, - white is always acceptable. In short the PARLIAMENTARIAN'S special guest should be received in the same way guests would be received in a well regulated home. CORNER Question: We are aware that plans !or seating individuals at Mrs. W. N. Hopp~ the speakers' table may be done in different ways. Is there a general accepted way? While parliamentary law is the subject commonly treated in this column, there is another· subject Answer : closely related to it, known as 'protocol', which will The center of the table is always occupied by the be discussed bricUy in this issue. president, and if there is a master of ceremonies Parliamentary law gives us the rules and the he is seated to the left of the president. The guest proper etiquette !or conducting meetings in a fair of honor a lways takes precedence over any other -· and orderly manner; 'protocol' is a code of etiquette dignitary and is seated to the right of the presi or pattern of conduct relating to procedures and dent; the second ranking guest is seated to the left courtesies incidental lo an organization and its pro of the master of ceremonies, the third ranking guest gram, in other words, our social responsibilities. is second to the right of the president, etc. Some groups prefer to seat all guests of honor to the right Question: of the president according to rank; other dignitaries Our meetings consist of a business section, followed or local officers to the left of the president. If of by a special feature, usually in the form o[ a guest ficers arc to be seated at the speakers' table and speaker. a) Whose responsibility is it to invite the there are a number of guests, I like the plan of al guest; b) what are some of the courtesies extended ternating them. This la tter idea is in common prac to him? tice. It is important to give previous notice to all Answer: persons expected to be seated at the speakers' table. a) When an organization has feature programs, it The formality of entering together in the order of is well to have a program committee which plans seating is a pleasing arrangement. Here again an and outlines this part of the meeting. This com escort or leader should be provided. mittee or the person in charge of the program, in Question: vites the speaker, with the knowledge and approval Ill manners displayed by some members are some of the president and others, according to require times in evidence. Please discuss some do's and ments. It is always well to extend invitations in don'ts lo be observed by the members. wri ting. If they are extended over the telephone, they should be confirmed by letter. Acknowledg Answer: Promptness, as well as regula r attendance, is ment and/or acceptance in writing is also appreci ated. bl Information relating to the meeting should much to be desired. Do not whisper when the meet ing is in progress. It is frustrating lo the presiding be given the speaker in advance and should include the name of the city and place, the time o[ his ap officer and to anyone who has the Iloor, and to those who are trying to listen and pay a ttention. Be a pearance, approximate size o[ the audience, names oi other guests and as much o[ the program out contributing member, willing to serve on commit tees, etc. Demonstrate your knowledge of protocol line as is possible. Also, one should not hesitate to by cooperating with the officers and showing loyally tell the speaker how long he is to talk and whether to the organization at all times. Finally, be friend or not a question and answer period is arranged. ly and courteous to all members and especially to Do not overlook the need to secure informa tion con cerning the speaker's background for the purpose of new members. introduction. There should also be agreement as to the title of the speech. Always make certain that you have the propet· arrangement or equipment so elcome that the speaker may be heard. It adds prestige to any group lo have publicity by the press, supply a glossy photograph of the speaker, and the news re The very Iirsl Colorado Chapter was fot·med on lease should include the !our "W's - who, what, Valentine's Day, February 14 at the home of M1·s. when and why." If the guest is from out of the city, Hoy Wilson, Broomfield, Colorado. A letter sent to the travel schedule should be known and U1e pro the office of the Executive Secretary by Mrs. Wilson gram or hospitality chairman should meet and take began like this .. . "I am interested in Valpo Guild him to his lodging place il lime permits. It is an and would like to start a group in this area. I was added courtesy lo provide accommodation !or the a charter member of Normal, Illinois, and Milwau return lo plane or u·ain. Many groups provide a kee Suburban. My parting words from our former special escort !or each honored guest as they at president were 'don't forget - it takes only two to tend meetings. get a chapter started,' so can you send any material H flowers arc presented to a woman guest you that would be helpful?" What a welcome letter lo may tactfully ask about the color of dress to be receive!

April, 1962 Page Thirteen Together with Mrs. Warren Kettner, a n alumna a nd formet· Deaconess student, Mrs. Wilson arranged HERE and THERE to have Mrs. Ruprecht attend the initial meeting. Twenty-three women have joined the chapter and AROUND CAMPUS the following officers have been elected: president, Mrs. Marge Wilson; vice-president, Mrs. Jane Licht Dr. John Conrad Seegers, former president of iuss; secretary, Mrs. Winifred Des Combes; corres Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pa., has assumed ponding secretary, Mrs. Jo Schneider, treasurer, duties as visiting professor of education and consul Mrs. Rayanne Larson, historian, Mrs. Shirley Ber tant to the president. Dr. Seegers is primarily con ner, and publicity chairman, Mrs. Charlotte Davis. cerned with teacher education and development of a graduate program at Valparaiso, with summer, Several cities are represented in this new chapter, 1963, set as the target date for offering graduate namely, Broomfield, Greeley, Denver, Arvada, and courses ... Boulder. It is hoped that another chapter may be The National Institutes of Health have awarded Val organized in the near future in the city of Denver. paraiso University the nation's most comprehensive This line, enthusiastic group of women was repre research advisory and data processing contract !or sented al the Febrnary Executive Board meeting cancer chemotherapy. Dr. Nicholas Louis of the by Mrs. Winifred Des Combes, wife of the mayor VU psychology faculty is project director for the of Broomfield. $~5.000 one-year contrnct which became effective Jan. 1, 1962 ... A hearty welcome is extended to this, our first The annual Valparaiso University Church Music Colorado Chapter and we ask God's blessing upon it Seminar will be held at Herford, Westfalen, Ger and its officers. many, la te in July, and a European tour has been WELCOME CATAWBA CHAPTER arranged in conjunction with it. The VU Chapel choir has been invited to participate in the program, With the enthusiastic support of Mrs. L. G. Leon and Prof. Hoelty-Nickel indicated the choir may also ard, former member of the Pittsburgh and Seymour, give concerts in several European cities .. . Indiana Chapters, and former field secretary of Marble mosaics symbolizing the Four Evangelists Southern Indiana, a new cha pter· was formed in her were installed recently on the altar of the University home on March 26, in Newton, North Carolina, with Memorial Chapel, thus completing installation of sixteen women signing membership cards. Some of this chancel furnishing. Each of the four wide legs the members had previously belonged to the group bears an Evangelist symbol - the front left, an which existed for a number of years in this area, angel representing St. Matthew; front right, an and who felt the need of reactivating the chapter; eagle, St. John; back left, a lion, St. Mark; and back other new members were eager to participate in this right, a bull, St. Luke. Designed by Peter Dohmen important work of the church, and still others were Studios, St. Paul, the mosaics are done in laminated a lumnae of the University. Mrs. Glenn Yount pre marble set on stone slabs. The altar was donated sented the book review "Kitty, My Rib," which was by Mr. and Mrs. Len C. Heine, Omaha, Nebraska. greatly enjoyed. E lection of officers took place, a whose gift also included a communion rail and a project was adopted; and the next meeting date set large cross not yet installed. Mt'. Heine is a mem for April 30th. This fine group of women will be a ber of the VU Board of Directors . . . distinct asset to the National Guild, and with their The second annual Conference for Lutheran Work consecration and devotion will bring Valpo and ifs ers with Youth was held recently under the sponsor message to this particular section of North Carolina. ship of the Youth Leadership Training. /\. hearty welcome to the Catawba Chapter! Mrs. Josephine Ferguson, director of Student Serv ices, has been re-appointed to the national College Scholarship Service committee for 1962. The com mittee acts in an advisory capacity for the staff and trustees o[ College Entrance Examination boards on policy and procedural matters . . . Dr. A. G. Huegli has announced that the University Senate has authorized the scheduling of some Satur day classes for some freshmen effective in Septem ber, 1962. This will be done to better utilize present facilities and more equally distribute both student and faculty loads throughout the week . . . Dr. 0. P. Kretzmann was recently awarded an honorary degree at Pacific Lutheran College, Park land, Washington. While at the college he presented the third in a series of five lectures on the theme, Dr. Kretz:monn gives his "State of the University" address to '"The Grand Strategy of Peace;" his topic being members of the Executive Boord. '"The Christian Imperative" . ..

Page Fourteen GUILD BULLETIN The February production of Mozart's The Marriage rect the program being given in cooperation with of Figaro was acclaimed by all who were privileged the Instrument Society of America. Designed for to attend this fine performance. The director of the persons holding a college degree in engineering or Opera Workshop was Prof. Joseph McCall who has science, the course will off er study of dynamic con sung leading tenor roles in Mozart operas with the siderations involved in the design of closed loop Baltimore Municipal, the Capitol, and the Hill-Top control systems. The class will be limited to 18 opera companies. In rehearsal for me>re than a year participants ... the production, sung in English, was supported by Dr. A. Sarni El-Naggar of the VU College of Engi a 25-piece orchestra. Students participating were neering faculty has been awarded a two-year $24.300 David Eifert, (Blue Earth, Minn.); Dorothy Sames National Science Foundation research grant specify I (Riverside, Ill.); Helen Oliver (Valparaiso); Glenn ing that work is to begin in June on "Oxygen Utili "'- Hersch (Hillsboro, Ill.); Barbara Vieweg (Plymouth, zation and Biological Film Metabolism in Trickling Ind.); Susan Galadja (Ridgeville, 0.); Robert Bas Filters." The grant provides for two student re hoor (Hyattsville, Md.); Kenneth Lundberg (Morton sea,rch assistants and one student laboratory assis Grove, Ill.); Ernest Dossin (Grosse Pointe, Mich.); tant. All three will be juniors ot seniors taking Judith Luekens (Cleveland, 0.); and Larry Bluhm sanitary engineering courses as their option . . . (Michigan City, Ind.) .... A painter of international reputation, Mr. Kenneth Dr. Donald Shirer of the physics faculty received Callahan, discussed his work and that of the North a $1,100 grant from Cottrell Research C-0rporation west Coast movement, while his exhibit was shown for investigation of "Electromagnetic Induction in a ill the Moellering Memorial library, "Art of the Moving Magnetic Dielectric." Dr. Shirer teaches Northwest." Callahan's work has been included in theoretical physics and astronomy . . . international exhibitions and his paintings are in Prof. Jack A. Hiller, of the law faculty, has re cluded in the permanent collections of nearly every ceived a full-expense grant to do graduate study at important Ameri~an art museum. . . . Yale University during the 1962-63 academic year... The Rev. 0. W. Toelke, VU vice-president for de A collection of 4,000 color slides of paintings from velopment, is the author of a book of devotions for major American and European museums has been the newly-married, titled In the Presence of God. given to VU by Mrs. Leslie C. Drews, St. Louis. It is a series of 28 devotions based on phrases of the The slides made by the late Dr. Drews were intro marriage ritual and is aimed at directing newly duced at a lecture by Mrs. Edward J. Michelson, weds to· a pattern of family devotions. The book is formerly associated with the National Gallery, Wash p:..:blished by Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis. ington, D.C .... Prof. Margaretta Tangerman has been elected to Detailed information is now available on "Transi tl:e House of Delegates of the Council on Social Work tion to College," a six-week college credit session Education, the only accrediting agency for schools to be offered this summer at Pocono Crest( Luther of social work. She will serve on this advisory land). Non-credit courses in developmental reading board until June 1964 . . . will also be given. Dr. Oliver Graebner will be dean The Valparaiso University Chapel choir appeared of the program. Further information may be ob on a choral series program on WTTW (Channel J 1) tained by writing Prof. A. C. Koester, Dicertor of on Tuesday, March 27. Major selections were Summer Session, VU . . . Schutz' "Woman, Why Weepest Thou?" featuring Tentative summer schedule lists 17 departments four soloists - Jane Mund (Whitefish Bay, Wis.); offering 69 courses for the on-campus classes held Marlise Reidenbach (Baltimore); Peter Raquet this summer on the campus of VU from June 12- (Cleveland); and David Eifert (Blue Earth, Minn.). August 3, 1952. . . Other numbers were two Bach chorales - "Jesus I Construction work has begun for the new gymna Will Ponder Now" and "O, Sinner Come Thy Sin sium addition at VU. The addition will provide a to Mourn" - and Hassler's Cantate Damlno and regulation six-lane intercollegiate swimming pool; Cesare de Zachariis' "Magnificat." ... added seating for basketball which will raise the Negotiations are now underway for a teachcr gym capacity to over 4,000; a regulation basketball training and research affiliation between VU and floor in the new East balcony; wrestling and multi Mill Neck Manpr, Lutheran school for deaf children, purpose rooms; added office, lobby, and public rest Long Island, N. Y. Dr. Oliver Graebner, psychology room facilities; and extensive remodeling in the department chairman is co-ordinator . • . present structure's basement to better utilize the Two VU senior women have been awarded Wood existing space in conjunction with the addition. The row Wilson National Fellowships for graduate study citizens of Valparaiso provided the original impetus during the 1962-63 school year. Miss Janis M. Wer with the Civic Centennial Drive in 1959. . . . ner, Ft. Wayne, and Miss A. Gail McGrew, La A special control systems short course for prac Quinta, Cal. Both fellowships provide full tuition ticing engineers will be offered June_ 12-22, 1962, at and fees plus a $1,500 living allowance for the first VU College of Engineering. Dr. Leslie Zoss will di- year of graduate study ...

April, 1962 Page Fifteen Planning for the dessert smorgasbord for Oa kland County Members of the local Valparaiso Chapter entertain with a Chapter were Mrs. Walt er Wallace, Mrs. Ralph Thomson , and "Musical Extrovogonz.a" at the Friday night social hour. Mrs. Edwin Schreck, all of Birmingham, Mich.

Mrs. Schmidt demonstrates another "quick change" for Mary Mrs. Ervin Schmidt adjustin g a "pasey" on t he dress of her Louise Heitmuller at the February Executive Boord program. daug hter, Karen, at t he Accessory Show which sh e presented for tho members of the Executive Board.