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'7'1teuetelet'4 "\f~11 PJ\llE\.ISO UDIV'tllSI~ ?1tea4euµ,,, ..BUiiLtTIQ The 29th annual convention of the Valparaiso University Guild will be held this year on the ~uifJ Uition University campus on September 30, October 1 and 2. It is not too early to mark these im • portant dates on your Valpo Guild calendar. The University campus is most beautiful at that -- time w ith its Fall foliage. Enroute you will enjoy the colorful panorama of the autumn hillsides.

Official Publication of the The Administrative committee sincer ely hopes that attendance at the 1960 convention VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY GUILD w ill again set a new r ecord. Man y members Published by Valparaiso University were kind in expressing their pleasure for Entered ns Second Class matter at the Post Office at Va.Jparaiso, Indiana having attended the "Centennial Convention." Some who had attended many con ventions and Vol. 33 APRIL, 1960 No. JO others who had never attended a Guild conven tion, tr easured the stimulating and inspiring OFFICERS sessions. We hope to plan a good progr am for 1960. You can help us by attending and by Editor ...... Mrs. E. H. Ruprecht, Executive Secretary Valparaiso Univers ity, Valparaiso, Ind taking part in the planning of Guild activities for the coming year. Come and meet the many President ...... Mrs. Roy C. Frank 4316 Stanford St., Chevy Chase 15, Maryland fine women who attend our convention each year. First Vice-Pres ...... Mrs. Frederick D. Schmalz In the beginning of a new decade let us join 6713 Wooddale Ave. So .. Minneapolis, Minnesota in praising the Almighty for his goodness and Second Vice-Pres...... Mrs. Cyr il M. Wis mar mercy, and for the rich blessings he has 1!)205 Maple Heights Blvd., Maple H eights, Ohio bestowed upon our Guild and the University. Secretary ...... Miss Ethelyn Baade The usual reminders again: 41 7 Elliott, S. E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 1-Please send in your chapter monies Treasurer ...... Mrs. Charlotte Kirchen Doud R. R. 5, Valparaiso, Indiana before the close of the fiscai year to the National Treasurer, Mrs. "Jay H . Field Sec'y, Eastern Arca ...... Mrs . Roy C. Frank 4316 Stanford St., Chevy Chase, Mnrylnnd Doud, Route 1, Valparaiso, . Indiana. In order that your chapter may r eceive Field Sec'y, Northern Ill...... :Mrs. Otto Wnchholz credit for your activities for the year in 1856 W. 187th St., Homewood, Illinois the printed Convention agenda. The Field Sec'y, Northern Ind ...... Mrs. Lou is A. Jacobs deadline - June 23rd, 1960. 116 North Tenth St., Decatur, Indiana 2-Have all chapter t reasurers sent in Field Sec'y, Enst Michigan ...... Mrs. C. D. Evan• 4295 Weiss Rd., Saginaw, Mich. your $5 .00 "Guild Special"? 3-Have all chapter secretaries sent Field Sec'y, West. Michigan ...... Mrs. Martin Brauer 1756 Lyon N. E., Grand Rapids, Michigan names and addresses of members in cluding officers to Mrs. E. H. Ruprecht, Field Sec'y, Minnesola ...... Mrs. W. E. Schmalz 1535 Lincoln Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota V alparaiso University, Valparaiso, In diana? Field Sec'y, New York ...... Mrs. E. W. Schroeter 154 Windemcr Blvd., Buffalo, New York Watch for the Flash which will be sent to you Field Sec' y, Wisconsin ...... Mrs. Lester Wegner p r eceding the convention. North Lake, Wisconsin God willing, we will see you at the conven tion. Activities Committee Mabel C. Frank Chairman ...... Mrs. Paul Block 101 N. State St., Merrill, Wisconsin Revisions Comm. Chairman ...... Mrs. Arnold Scherer 2621 West Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana About the Cover Po.rliamenlarian ...... Mrs. W. N. H oppe Wehrenberg Hall - Men's New Dorm 17525 Madison, Lakewood 7, Ohio featuring exterior, lounge and current mode of transportation. Undoubtedly it was reported by the Univer sity officers at the Executive Board meeting that the Lilly Endowment has again been very kind to us by offering to match the Guild funds which will be used for the rehabilitation of the '?tioHe old library building - Heritage Hall. The of ficers of the Lilly Endowment were very happy to hear about the pledge of the Guild for this particular purpose and readily granted us a 'P1eutdetet· matching gift which will enable us to do this. work during the current year. The Guild will, therefore, be ready for another. project begin -.1::_~ ning with the next fiscal year. By· the way, this is another avenue by which the Guild does great things for the University. It was the pledge of the Guild which persuaded the Lilly For the first time in· many years I was com Endowment to help us along with the rehabili pell~ to miss the 'meeting of the Ex~cutive tation of the lib!"ary. Board in February. You may be sure that I Undoubtedly the next_ great step in the de deeply regretted this. At the time that the velopment of the University will be the intro Executive Board met I was somewhere in the duction of some graduate work, possibiy in Southwest trying hard to get rid of a very September of 19'611. Since this changes the persistent and haunting flu bug. Even now character of the institution considerably, we I occasfonally feel the insidious aftereffects of are proceeding very slowly and carefully. We the battle. will try to offer some work toward the master's While I was absent from the campus, every degree in certain selected areas, particularly thing went very well. When I returned, I dis the humanities, social sciences and the physical covered that we had more than 1200 applica sciences. we sh~ll try to offer a degree which tions approved and pending for freshmen and will have some distinctive characteristics par transfer students in Sept'ember, 1960. It is ticularly also in the area of philosophy and re evident, of course, that some of these will not ligion. One of the courses will be the History report in September, but the figure is a good of the Western Tradition which will undoubted deal higher than it has ever been. This means ly be very significant for the development of that some students will undoubtedly have to the young men and .women who may come to live in homes all over town. us for this degree. Despite the high enrollment figures we are As this is written, the academic year is again - still face to face with one of the most vexing movi11g swiftly toward its appointed end. On problems in the administration of the Univer May 29 our Commencement will see over four sity. We just do not have. enough scholarships hundred students graduate, the largest num to bring in some of the best students who ap- ber in thirty ye~rs. Perhaps you will be inter . ply to us for -admission. I believe that if I ested to know that Mr. Lowell Thomas, the fa would be asked the question, "What is your mous news commentator, ·will be our main greatest need at the present moment," I would speaker. He is a member of the class of 1912. say that we ought to have more scholarships I talked to him at some length a few nights for· young men and women who are clearly ago, ·and he was still very much interested in excellent college material but do not have the some of the people who were on the campus financial support to make it possible for. them during the time· that he .was here. If you to atte1'd. . We still have many people whose should know of anyone· who was a member of income even in our prosperous days is com the class of 1911, 1912 or 1913, I hope you will paratively low and who cannot afford college drop us a line because we shall try to favite especially since such a venture is becoming in some of Mr. Thomas' friends as our special creasingly expensive. If, therefore, you know guests. , of anyone who might be interested in making Again it has been a very good year. For an investment in. the years of tomorrow, please much of the progress of the University and for ask them to establish some scholarships at Val- the courage and confidence to move ahead into .. paraiso University. · the years that lie before us we are deeply The new Government 'dormitory, which will grateful also to the members of the Guild for be a building housing approximately 320 wo their constant encouragement and their deep men, ·is now all ready to begin construction. devotion to our common cause. I hope· that The Government approval came last month: you will be with us a.t the convention in the -we will let bids within a few days. This dor fall, as well as any- other events and occasions mitory ought to be completed by 1·961, although which the University may arrange during the the schedule will be y_ery close.. next six months.

Page Three April, 1960 Activities Committee: Mrs. Paul Block, Merrill, Wis., Chairman Mrs. E. A. Eggers, Merrill, Wis. Mrs. Martin Schieb, Antigo, Wis. Field Secretaries: Eastern: Mrs. Roy Frank, Chevy Chase, Md. Northern Illinois: Mrs. Otto Wachholz, Homewood, Ill. OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Northern Indiana: ·Mrs. Louis jacobs, De OF THE VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY catur, Ind. GUILD, FEBRUARY 26, 1960 Western Michigan: Mrs. Martin Brauer, Grand Rapids, Mich. ·The semi-annual meeting of the Executive Minnesota: Mrs. W. E. Schmalz, St. Paul, Board of the Valpara~o University Guild Minn. . opened with a devotional service in the Great New York: Mrs. E. W. Schroeter, Buffalo, Hall of the Valparaiso Union, Friday, Febru- N.Y. ary .2-6, 1960, at 1:00 p.m. · Wisconsin. Mrs. Lester Wegner, North Miss Catherine Buechner, Miss Brenda Ru Lake, Wis. dolph and Miss. Mary Ruprecht, accompanied Mrs. E. H. Ruprecht, Executive Secretary, by Miss Karen Schmidt, sang "Bless This in her report stated three new chapters had House." been organized - Battle Creek, Michigan; Jo The Reverend Karl Lutze of the Religion De liet, Illinois and DuPage County, Illinois. She partment spoke on the theme "Singleness of urged greater participation and attendance at Heart." He stated that when building, motiva the State Unit meetings, and continued support tion is needed in addition to a goal and skill. of our projects so as to fulfill one of the pur Jesus was determined to build a church, and poses of the Guild "to seek to provide facilities encountered many temptations - popularity, needed for the student's welfare." Because prestige, eccentricity, etc., but in humility He some members refuse to· take leadership when surrendered Himself to His work. Our work offered it might be well to re-examine our for Valpo is only a facet in our total commit- selves. She announced the Fall Convention of . ment for the building of God's Kingdom. the Guild will be held on campus September We too in humility should surrender and re 30, October 1 and 2, 1960. She also stated the dedicate ourseI:ves to His service in "singleness local chapter secretaries had been faithful in of heart and in love for Him." sending in lists of new members and changes Devotions closed with the singing of the of address, and urged that they continue to hymn 'How Firm a Foundation, Ye Saints of send their membership lists as well as items the Lord." for the Guild Bulletin to the Executive Secre Mrs. Roy Frank, president, greeted the as tary. sembly and called the meeting to order. It was moved and seconded that the three The minutes of the Executive Board meeting new chapters - Battle Creek. Michigan; Joliet, held September 25, 19·59, were read. The com Illinois; and DuPage County, Illinois, be ac mittee appointed to read the minutes had ap cepted into membership of the. Guild. Carried. proved· them. Mrs. William Drews, Historian, stated that the The president, Mrs. Roy Frank, appointed 1958-1959 history of the Guild is being written. the following committee to read and approve Mrs. Arnold Scherer, Chairman of Revisions the minutes of this Executive Board meeting: Committee, was absent. Mrs. Cyril Wismar, Mrs. Nor~an Gilles and Mrs. Andrew J encik. Article VI, Section 2, governing the election The president announced the following ap of a Nominating Committee was read. The fol pointments for 1959-1960: lowing nominations were made: Parliamentarian: Mrs. Ross Prange, Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. Frank Wilson, St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Walter Hoppe, Lakewood, Ohio .... Historian: IMrs. Herbert Johnson, Oshkosh, Wis. ·..

Mrs. William Drews, Buffalo, N.Y. Mrs. Wilbur Lottes~ Crown Point1 Ind. Revisions Committee: Mrs. E. H. Schultz, Milwaukee, Wis. 'Mrs. Arnold Scherer, Fort Wayne, Ind., Mrs. John Fey, Pittsburgh, Pa. Chairman . Mrs. Richard Stuckmeyer, Pontiac, Mich. Mrs. George Biggs, Mishawaka, Ind. It was moved and seconded that the nomi Miss Marie Ehle, Fort Wayne, Ind. nations be closed. Carried.

Page Four GUILb BULLETIN The president, 'Mrs. lfoy Frank, . appointed high school coach or Drama Department con the 'following tellers: ·tacting the same department in college. Mrs. M. E. Reinke, LaPorte, Ind. It was announced that the· Drama Depart . Miss LaVerne Zattler, Pittsburgh, Pa. ment is in rieed of clothes, jewelry, furniture, Mrs. Albert Petzold, Grand Rapids, Mich~ etc., which can be used for productions.. Guild Mrs. Edward Miller, Connecticut members are asked to send any such materials Mrs. Erwin Rosc;ttke, Chicago, Ill. directly to the Drama Department of the Uni- The Roll was called 1n reverse order. The versity. , "representative responded by stating· her riame Following the closing prayer by Mrs. Freder and the number of i:nembers in· her chapter. ick Schmalz, first vice-president, the meeting Each fourth chapter reported on its most inter recessed at 5:0·0 p.m. esting and successful project. There were in The second session of the Executive Board attendance 5 past presidents, 5 n~~~nal offi meeting was called to· order by the president, cers, the Executive Secretacy, one;:ichairman of Mrs. Roy Frank, at 8:15 a.m., Saturday, Febru Standing Committees, 4 field \secretaries, 3 ary 27, 19'60. The devotions included the State Unit presidents, 1 the parliamentarian, the singing of the hymn "Wondrous King, All historian, and· 63 chapter representatives. Bad Glorious" and the Te Deum Laudamus from weather conditions prevented a larger attendance. · the office of Matins led by Mrs. Cyril Wismar, second vice-president. Vice-President A. F. Scribner in his "Pro The Activities· Committee, Parliamentarian, gress Report on the University" stated the Lilly and Treasurer reports were given in the form Found~tion had granted a. sum of $25,000.00 of a .panel discussion. for the rehabilitation of Heritage Hall, that the Remedial Reading Laboratory had been placed Mrs. Paul Block, Chairman of the Activities in the new library and is in use, and that the Committee, asked that members return all faculty lounge may be located in the old book material that had been loaned them. She re store. He also stated the Armory now under ported 4,2·80 calendars had been ordered and construction should be completed in about a distributed, and estimated this year's net profit year. With the assistance of Mr. Robert as $1,11-2.75 of which $681.00 is still outstand- Springsteen, plans. for a new dormitory for ~~ . girls were explained·. This five-story structure It was moved and seconded that the Calendar which will include housing for eight so,rorities Project be continued another year. Carried. will be located directly north of the new li Mrs; Walter Hoppe, parliamentarian, stated brary. The necessary funds will be provided every one should have a knowledge of parlia by the government on a loan basis, and are jus mentary procedure, as it is designed to help tified beca:use of the pqor facilities now used organizations accomplish the things they set by the sororities. · out to do. She also stated the local chapter is After the Tellers' report, the president de the training ground, and recommended Par clared the following elected to serve on the liamentary Practice by Robert. Nominating Committee: Mrs. Richard Stuck Mrs. Jay H. Doud,· Treasurer, submitted the meyer, Mrs. Ross Prange, Mrs. Wilbur Lottes, following report: Mrs. Herbert Johnson, and Mrs. John Fey. Balance on hand 6-25-59 ...... $ 1,461.44 Mrs. Byron Ferguson, Director of Student Recajpts ...... 28,076.90 Services, spoke on "What Can I Do to Help Gain New Students." She stated that Valpo 29,538.34 is still very much concerned with enrollment, Disbursements ...... 9,833.51 that qualified students are not tumed away, and that there is still plenty of room for the Balance in Bank 2-5-60 ...... $l9,704.83 average student. She urged filing applica The Treasurer reported $1,661.00 had been tion for admission during the seventh semester received since this report had been compiled. of high school work and discouraged multiple applications by students. She suggested the Mrs. Frederick Schmalz, first vice-president, following ways to gain new students: A group reported that a Cable Nelson piano had beeri meeting with a Valpo Admissions Counselor purchased for Wehr~nberg Hall with the 1959- ·as speaker. Talk to students who are actually 1960 Guild Special funds, and reminded the college-bound; Get-Acquainted parties for new chapter presidents to send in their Guild Spe students to meet students who have been on cial of $5.00 if they had not done so. campus. Bring prospective students to campus. . Mrs. E. H. Ruprecht~ Executive Secretary, Devote a meeting to "Work in the Admissions reported that a Schlicker ten-rank Tracker Office and Scholarships." Acquaint high organ h~d. been recommended for the Gloria school counselors with Valpo. Use of special Christi Chapel and would probably be installed techniques for outstanding pupils, such as, the by convention time.

April, 1960 Page Five The State Unit presidents gave a short report on their respective State Unit meetings. Mrs. E. H. Ruprecht called on the Field S ecretaries for their reports. She also intro duced Mrs. Dale Evans, Sagniaw, Michigan, the newly-appointed Field Secretary for East ern Michigan, to the assembly. In the absence of Dr. 0. P. Kretzmann, Vice Presidenit Otto Toelke spoke on "The State of the University." He reported the Univer sity had r eceived a number of r esear ch grants, and the equipment purchased by these grants remains the property of the University. Due to increased costs of maintenance and utilities and to allow for increase in staff salaries, it is necessary to increase tuition fees $25.00 per semester for the next academic year. A new Science Building and expansion of the gym nasium are among the fu ture building pro jects on campus. Enlarging the gymnasium is Chicago Chapter Anniversary Tea. I. tor . Mrs. being made possible principally through the Chas. Boden stab, Mrs. O. Geiseman and Mr s. contribu tion s solicited by Valparaiso towns Ed. Jiede people. Doctor Alfred Meyer, Director of Depart VU Guild Orders ment of Geography and Geology, spoke on "Valpo's Approach to the Graduate School." Gloria Christi Organ H e stated that Valpo is overdue for this type of Gloria Christi chapel, th e smaller chapel program and mentioned some of the require located beneath the elevated chancel of Uni ments. If the results of the required Self-Sur versity Memorial Chapel at Valparaiso uni vey, covering every phase of the University versity, will have its own organ by fall, 1D60. which is now underway are favorable, then The Valparaiso University Guild, n ation al graduate work will be offer ed for the con women's support group which financed and ferring of Master's degrees in Huma nities, So furnished Gloria Christi chapel, has contracted cial Sciences and Natural Sciences. Schlicker Organ company, Buffalo, N.Y., to in Mrs. C. R. Heidbrink, Chairman of the Pa stall a two-manual and pedal tracker action tron Program, r eported the Centennial year pipe organ. effor t had resulted in 446 pledges, $7,497.40 in This will be the only organ of its type on cash r eceived, and $155.00 due in unpaid campus; a ll others are electropneumatic action pledges. instruments. Ann ouncements wer e made and the meeting Cost of the organ is estimated at $10,000 and adjourned at 11:00 a.m. fi nal tuning will be done after installation in the chapel. Following the closing prayer by Mrs. E. H. Schlicker Organ company also built and in Ruprecht, the assembly joined in praying the stalled the four manual and pedal 68-rank Lord's Prayer. Fred and Ella Reddel Memorial organ in the Ethelyn Baade main 3,200-seat chapel. Secretary Gloria Christi chapel, d edicated Sept. 27, 1959, seats approximately 350 per sons. It is hoped the Gforia Christi organ w ill be com pleted for dedication on Guild Convention LIFE IS WORTH WHILE Sunday, Oct., 2, 1960. The instrument will be used for small chapel Life is worth while if you are growing daily services and as an auxiliary organ for VU in spiritual power and purpose. Life is worth music majors. while if you are constantly unfolding in bea uty The Guild annually adopts major support and nobility of character. Life is worth while projects in addition to special gift drives. if you are daily r endering useful service to The 25th a nniversary gift of the group was oth ers. Life is worth while if you are meet an electroniic carillon which has replaced the ing every r esponsibility, obligation, and cir traditional bell as a signal for class change. cumstance with confidence and unwavering It also is used to open and close the univer faith. Life is worth while if you are progress sity day with hymns and is frequently used ing in truth and righteousness. for specia l carillon concerts.

Paire Six GUILD BULLETIN CLEVELAND, OHIO The Annual Luncheon and Business Meeting of the Cleveland Chapter was held on March 8 in the Hall of Lutheran Church of the Cove nant, Maple Heights. 29 churches r esponded to Roll Call. A brass cross, constructed by Prof. Kruger of the university was presented to the Council of Luther an Women for use in the Council office. Mrs. Charles Hamilton reported that a net p rofit of $1,211 .25 had been r ealized on the annual fruit cake sale. Slides were shown of some of the newer buildings on campus and Mrs. A. J encik gave a very in formative r eport on the national Executive Board meeting. The newly elected officers were installed by Pastor Draheim in the beau tiful nave of the church. At the close the of ficers left the nave and formed a r eception line in the nar thex where they were greeted by members and guests. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Models at Fashion Show - Osh kosh, Wis., Centennial Circles wer e organized for the Steve Konrad and Mrs. G. M. Pietz. 1959-60 season of the chapter resulting in 10 groups, with each group attempting to ra ise ment of Music furnished the numbers for the $100.00. One group served a luncheon at Lay program, together with a Guild m ember and ton Park church and the program consisted former alumna, Mrs. Merle Stogerutin Nilles, of songs by the assembly, and the presentation who sang several selections. A fine attendance of colored movies called "God's Wonders in crowned this event with success. Natur e," including trips to Alaska, Hawaii, OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN and Glacier National Park. Thoughts of L ent were injected throughout the en tire program. A galaxy of lovely ladies, demure misses and gallant young gentlemen vied for honors EV ANS VILLE, IND. at the spring style show held at Bethlehem Lu The Evansville Chapter has succeeded in ob theran Church Fellowship Hall. The rainbow taining excellent publicity notices for many itself lent its true co lors to accentuate the of the events sponsor ed by the group. At a spring f lowers used for decorations. Guests recent appearance of the Chapel Choir five were entertained with organ melodies by Jack newspapers, together with radio and TV com Johrison. Mrs. A. J . Pietz was chairman of mentators announced the event. The chapter the style show, and other committee members also was recognized with a picture on the Wo were: The Mmes William Nimmer, John man's Page of the Press while sponsoring Bangs, Milton Neumann, Nyal Graf, Milton Valentine parties for the Guild, with a pic Schumacher, Paul Lueders, Thomas Wollaeger, ture of Mrs. Kahre and Mrs. Ruff preparing Oscar Allen, Paul Kissinger and Herbert John tallies for the party. son, with Mrs. Walter H amburg pr esident of CHICAGO NORTH SHORE the chapter. A Spring Musicale and Tea marked the open NORTHERN NEW JERSEY ing activity of this new chapter. It was given On the theory that two infant organizations a!- a Lenten Vesper the Sunday of March 27th, can together take a job that would be formid at St. John's Church in Wilmette. Five Va l able for either alone, the one year old Northern paraiso University students from the Depar t- New J ersey Chapter has joined hands with the

April, 1060 Page Seven year old Women's Auxiliary of the Lutheran way 200,000. miles around the globe within two Friends of the Deaf to sponsor an· evening af years, to give a lecture and a slide program at fair in May. The combined membership of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bayside. Elfi two organizations, about fifty women from ten Hummel of Vienna, Austria, and Susi Goll of churches, hope to make the scope of their work Zurich, Switzerland, both 24, joined forces two and activities better known, as well as to stim years ago in Vienna. ·During their travels ulate interest and enthusiasm for new mem they have in·terev1ewed Prime LMinister Nehru, bers. It would seem that those interested in met Siamese royalty, visited Indonesian Prime the education of the young, handicapped child, ·Minister Sukarno, and .have worked at many and those interested in scholarship. for the ad unusual occupations to raise money for their vanced student might have much in common. travels. Everything the girls required was The slide program offered by the Celanese Cor carried on their backs in three knapsacks. In poration of America, The American Idea, will the United States they hoped to pre9ent Presi- be the featured entertainment. Mrs. C. J. dent Eisenhower with ·a gift of Swiss oopper \ Hammerness is president of the Guild Chapter. engravings - they have made appearances on ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI the Dave Garroway "Today" program and also on the "Groucho Marx" program. The St. Louis Chapter has had a busy and active year. Among the many events spon MILWAUKEE SUBURBAN sored by the group was the traditional Christ A dinner and fashion show at the new (May mas Candlelight Concert at Grace Church with fair) Marshall Field and Company store was a candlelight procession of over 100 members held in October with about 150 people in at of the combined St. Louis Children's Choir· and tendance. The chapter, together with the other the St. Louis Concert Chorale, directed by Milwaukee chapters, shared in presenting the Clarence J. Drichta. Over 1800 attended the University Concert Band in a program given - two performances ... Mrs. Oscar Brauer gave on January 24th. a colored slide lecture on "The Holy Land," LAKEWOOD, OHIO after, visiting the Middle East with her husband last year on their trip around the world . . . Mrs. Walter N. Hoppe, national Guild parlia The annual spring party given at Messiah mentarian, addressed the Federation of W o Church, featured Marian Maeve O'Brien, food men's Clubs in Cleveland in December on the editor of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and topic of "Keeping Christ in Christmas." She is author of the Bible Cook Book and The Bible head of the Federation's Spiritual Values and Herb Book. A dessert luncheon was served Family Life Division. from recipes .taken from The Bible ·cook Book. DEARBORN, MICHIGAN Past presidents of the St. Louis Chapter were A spring card party to be held in April will ho-.11ored at this luncheon . . . Professor Carl Dauten of Washington University, who has feature refreshments in the form of a Dessert tftught in Korea, will speak at the May meet Speciality. The January meeting was held in ing on the "Economics of Korea." the home of Mrs. H. F. Hensick. DETROIT WEST GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN A lecture on India was given at the February The chapter prepared a special Guest Night meeting at Mt. Olive Church when Miss Mary meeting on March 21st. Presiding was the lou Sepke showed pictures followed by the president, Mrs. Martin Brauer. A potluck sup lecture at a noon luncheon meeting. A No per was followed by a program of special in vember meeting at Zion Church featured a terest to guests with the president giving a talk by Rev. K. Runge on ''Church Symbolism." welcome; the introduction of new guests; group At the Christmas-time meeting of the Execu singing led by Mrs. Thomas Schaefer; a musical tive ~oard in the home of Honorary President, number with violin and piano by the Misses Mrs. Harry Eberline, a unique event took place. Eveline, Regina and Elwera Marten; and fea Instead of the customary gift-exchange of turing Mrs. Gilbert Otte of Detroit, president Christmas gifts, Mrs. Eberline provided each of the :Michigan State Unit as speaker. Mrs. member with a little gold bag, with a brown Otte presented the University and the Guild draw-string, and a tiny gold bell, into which work in a most challenging manner. A large each member inserted her monetary gift to the number of guestS indicated a willingness to National Guild. These were then hung as become members. Mrs. L. Hoyer served as ''ornaments" on the Christmas tree of the host general chairman. ess. All felt it was so worthwhile to make a lasting gift to the University in, this fashion. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS In honor of the Chicago Chapter's 25th an QUEENS-BROOKLYN, NEW YORK niversary in 1958, Mrs. Charles Bodenstab has Mrs. Karl Nie of Bayside, p::-esident of this written a history of the events of the chapter chapter was fortunate in securing two pretty from 1933~1958. lt is well written and most young European coeds who have hoofed their entertaining to read of the formation, the

Page Eight GUILD BULLETIN struggles, the success, and the activities of this served as the setting for the December 6th large metropolitan group. Under the advice Musicale. ·Mr. Elmer Jacobs as organist, was and counsel of Rev. J. Bauer, Mr. H. Rohrman, assisted by Kenneth 'Stephens as trumpeter. Rev. B. Hemmeter, and Rev. T. Andres, the The St. Paul's Male Chorus of Chicago Heights, chapter was form~. The first elected officers directed by L. C. Heid~mann, sang several were Mrs. A. Taube, Mrs. P. Buszin, Mrs. J. numbers; Karen Greiner was cello· soloist, · arid Hupke, Mrs. K. Kurth, Mrs. B. Hemmeter. A vocalists were Lorine Brase, Naomi and Er quote from Mrs. Bodenstab clearly reveals the hardt Roeske. A note at the close of the pro love and loyalty that has existed throughout gram stated "Tea is being served after the its existence, "'During the past tweny-five Musicale in the church parlor. Endoy the plea years our Chicago Chapter has had much to be sure of mingling with friends while surrounded thankful for. We have fulfilled and are ful by the; echoes of the melodies just played and filling today our cherished goal .of helping our sung in honor of the Christ Child.". j University in ·moral and financial support. As DETROIT-WEST and DEARBORN I our Chapter struggled hard in those desperate depression days to- help keep our school in An Advent Festival Concert on: Nov. 29, in operation,, so must we also today strive to aid Emmanual Lutheran Church, Dearborn, pre sented program numbers shared jointly by our school in its present expansion program~" This statement can well be emulated by all the Prof. Victor ' Hildner of River Forest at lhe Guild women throughout the national organi organ, and the newly organized Detroit Luther zation. Should any of you wish a copy of this an Children's Choir under the direction of Mr. Donald Busarow of Bethany Church, Detroit. history you may obtain it by writing the Guild office. The inspiring program instilled in the· capacity audience of almost ·600 the true anticipation of the great gift of the Father in sending Hi~ Son Christmas Musicales and Teas to all mankind. A coffee hour with fancy BAY CITY, MICHIGAN sandwiches and cookies followed the musical Nearly 200 persons gathered at Immanuel service. Lutheran church Sunday, December 6th. The CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN program, planned by Mrs. Edward Swanson, On December 6th at St. Andrew's Lutheran featured Christmas selections by Janet and Church, Park Ridge, members of the student Eileen Guillett and their father, Warren Guil body at Valparaiso, together with students of lett, Sr., who played violin, flute and piano. Concordia College, River Forest, presented the Handy High school's a capella choir sang six program. . A Brass Quintet under the direction numbers climaxed by the Hallelujah Chorus. of Mr. Norman Hannewald presented several Miss LuAnn Rutledge described observance of numbers and The Chordettes and Mr. David "Yuletide in Many Lands." The Christmas Johns, organist, were also featured. The Rev. gospel and benediction were given by the Hev. iMehl of St. Andrews served as liturgist. Mem Martin Bertermann. The tea table in the bers_ in charge of the Musicale-Tea were Mrs. parish dining room was covered with a green George Sellke, Mrs. Fred Hoppe, Mrs. Fred cloth overlaid by green net appliqued with se Max, Mrs. Herbert Jones, Mrs. John Hanson, quin-centered poinsettas and holly leaves - and Mrs. Arthur Amling, Chairman. ' it was made· by 'Mrs. Elvin Pretzer, who with Mrs. Harvey Miller, was in charge of the tea PITTSBURGH, PA. table. General chairmen of tea arrangements St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, were Mrs. Kenneth Stiegemeyer and Mrs. Ed Pa., held the Guild Candlelight Service on De ward Patenge. Mrs. James Metzler headed the cember 6. Mr. Harold Schnaible served as or decorations committee. Other committee ganist, Our Savior Junior Choir was _directed heads were Mrs. Margaret Vogtmann and Mrs. by Mrs. Carl :Maurhoff, the Pittsburgh Luther Norman Kriewall. an Chorus by Carl Schmitt, and a solo by a Valpo alum, Mr. Bert Jablinski. The Rev. ST. PETERSBURG, FLOR:{DA August F. Brunn gave the address. Later The very\first Musicale and Tea sponsored guests were invited to attend the social hour by this chapter was h~ld on December 6th. A at which Mr. Marty Jehn, admissions counselor fine attendance was enjoyed and a tea and of Valparaiso University, was present. coffee hour followed the program. 1Mr. Walter Wendt served as organist; vocalists were Mrs. OLEAN, NEW YORK · R. Steib, and Mrs. Bruce Bartholomew, Judy The Second Annual Advent Musicale spon Mossier and Lucille Melinet as flutists, and the sored by the local chapter was held at Imman- · Grace Church Choirs sang under the direction uel Lutheran Church on pecember 6, at 8:00 of Mr. Russell Bailey. The Rev. M. Rupprecht p.m. Organists were Mrs. Evelyn Smith, Mrs. served as liturgist. Edith Reitz and John Mac Sue. Solosits were CHICAGO SOUTH SUBURBAN Paul Kautz, ·Mrs. Adele Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Trinity Lutheran Church oi Harvey, Illinois, (Co~tinued on Page 14)

April, 1960 Page Nine Committee chairmen in charge of the con vention were Mrs. Fred J ens, Registr ation; Mrs. Ward Newton, Program; Mrs. Herbert .Fehner, Resolutions; Mrs. Marna Adam and Mrs. Selma Friedrich, auditors; Mrs. Maynard MICHIGAN STATE UNIT Russell, Coffee Hour, and the Davison Ladies Aid Society the luncheon. The Michigan State Unit met at Davison, Officers of the State Unit are Presid ent, Mrs. Michigan, on October 8th, at Trinity Lutheran Gilbert Otte; Vice-President, Mrs. Harold Church, using the theme "The Lord hath done Brown, Secretar y, Mrs. Phyllis Soule, Treasur great things for us." A coffee hour preceded er, Mrs. H arold Graumiller, Field Secretaries, the meeting which began w ith devotions con l\'Irs. Louis Heinecke and Mrs. Martin Brauer. ducted by Pastor Walter Zeile, with Rev. Wy man Kurtz serving as organist. WISCONSIN STATE UNIT Mrs. Fred Whitstock, president of the L a Plymouth, Wisconsin, was the meeting place peer-Hadley Chapter, greeted the guests and for the Wisconsin State Unit, on October 13th, Mrs. Gilbert Otte, state u nit president, presided at S t. J ohn's Church. The morning devotions over the business sessions. It was announced were conducted by the Reverend H. W. Bax that Mrs. Fred J ens, former president of the mann and the welcome given by Mrs. J . Barnes, local chapter, had been named "Woman of the pr esident of the local chapter. Mrs. H. John Year" by Genesee County for her outstanding son, state unit president, conducted the morn work in community affairs, particularly ing session and r eports of chapters were given, thr ough the Red Cross and the Blood Bank, followetl by the report of the Executive Secre and also for her work in the local church and tary, Mrs. Ruprecht, who gave an account of the Guild. late developments on Valpo's campus and a Dr. Vera T. Hahn of the D epartment of summary of the national Guild convention. Speech and Drama at Valparaiso University Madison was welcomed as a new chapter in the gave the afternoon addr ess. She spoke on the Unit. var ious stages of development in this depart During the noon recess a chicken dinner was ment and the value of the experience gained in ser ved by the Ladies Aid and Mission Circle, the future occu pations of the students. Mrs. followed by a Style Show in which the Guild Ruprecht gave her report on the latest Guild members participated. The afternoon business and University news. It was reported that the began with an address by Vice-President 0. W. K reinheder Memorial Window Fund had Toelke, who spoke on the topic "Making Plans reached $4,150.00. Adrian and Western Michi for the Future on a 100th Birthday." A ques gan chapters w er e welcomed into the State tion a nd answer period followed his talk; con Unit. cluding business was conducted; and closing devotions were led by the Rev. G. A. Karpin sky. Committee chairmen in charge of arrange ments were Mrs. Byron Markwardt and Mrs. Elwood J uers, Invitations, Mrs. Eugene Reitz, Reservations, Mrs. Marvin Cain, Publicity, Mrs. Ray Gessert, Decorations, Mrs. Frank Wacker, Auditing, Mrs. Har vey Redemann, Resolutions, Mrs. William Claybaker. State Unit officers are Mrs. Herbert Johnson, presideni; Mrs. A. J. Pietz, 1st vice-president; Mrs. Henry Kuhn, sec.; Mrs. E. A. Bartell, treas.; Mrs. Otto Jahns, his torian, Mrs. L. H. Wegner, Field Secr etary. ILLINOIS- MISSOURI STATE UNIT The Illinois-Missouri State Unit met at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago on Dec. 10th. A coffee hour preceded the meeting. Michigan State Unit meeting officers and guest Devotions were conducted by the Rev. Carl H. speakers admiring miniature chapel used by Toelke, using the morning suffrages, and Mr. Detroit West Chapter to r eceive Project Donald Green ser ved as organist. The conven Fund Banks. I. to r. Mrs. E. H. Ruprecht, tion guests were welcomed by Mrs. Raymond National Executive Secretary, Dr. Vera Krumsieg, convention chairman. Mrs. E. T. J. Hahn, Valparaiso faculty, Mrs. Cameron Birner, unit president presided at the business Soule, Unit Secretary; Mrs. Gilbert Otte, meeting. It was reported that the Chicago Unit President and Mrs. Harold Graumiller, Lake Shor e Chapters and Danville had been Unit Treasurer. organized and were welcomed into member-

P age Ten GUI LD BULLETIN ship. Mrs. Ruprecht reported on the Guild Ohio State Unit officers are Mrs. Alfred program and University in general. Heidtman, president, Mrs. Norman Gilles, vice The luncheon was held at the school hall of president, Mrs. E. J. Runge, secretary, Mrs. Our Savior's School, after which Miss Betty E. Russel Buehl, treasurer. Ann Schmeling delighted the group with two vocal selections. Guest speaker for the after INDIANA STATE UNIT noon was Mrs. Walter E. Bauer, wife of the The Indiana State Unit met at St. John's Dean of the Faculty at Valparaiso University. Lutheran Church, Gary, on November 7th. She gave an insight into "Valpo Behind the While guests registered coff<: ._ "' as served. De Scenes." votions wer e conducted by the Rev. Robert State Unit officers are Mrs. E. T. J. Birner, Clausen, who used the topic "The Work We Do president; Mrs. Elmer Mittelstadt, vice-presi Is His." A delicious chicken luncheon was dent; Mrs. E. L. Schmidt, secretar y; Mrs. Fred served in the church parlors and entertain Doederlein, treasurer; Mrs. 0. E. Wachholz, ment consisting of piano selections was provid field secretary. Mrs. Martin Garbe was elected ed by Rev. Clausen. The business meeting was secretary for the next term. opened with greetings by Mrs. Harry Kort hauer, chapter president, with Mrs. Emil Frank, OHIO STATE UNIT state unit president, presiding. After reports of On Oct. 24, the Ohio State Unit used officers, the Rev. K enneth Korby spoke about the words of John 12:35 for the convention "Worship and Work at Valparaiso." He out theme: " Walk while ye have the light." Re lined the curriculum in the Department of Re gistration at Hotel Webster H all, Pittsburgh, ligion and told of the new program that has Pa., was followed by a sight-seeing bus trip of been inaugurated at Valpo. Mrs. Frank, na the city, following which luncheon was served. tional president, gave a report on the national Later a tour of the Nationality Rooms at Heinz executive secretary r eported on recent devel Memorial Chapel preceded the business ses opments at the University and the Guild in sion held at St. Andrew's Church. The Rev. general. Kendallville, Indiana, was welcomed Paul Kavasch conducted the opening devo as a new chapter in the Unit. tions, and the business meeting was opened by Mrs. Alfred Heidtman, state unit president. Committee chairmen for the convention were Following reports, Mrs. Roy C. Frank, national Mrs. Harry Korthauer, Program, Mrs. Alfred Guild president, spoke about the history of Biester, Registration and hospitality, Mrs. Har the Guild, its progress, its importance to the old Kendt and Mrs. Alma Hargens, Luncheon, University and the present need for continued Mrs. George Schroeder and Mrs. Fred Scheub, support. Mrs. Ruprecht gave the r eport of the tables, Mrs. Louise Henke and Mrs. Joseph national convention and Guild expansion. It Firme. was stated that Elmore, Ohio, had been added State Unit officers are Mrs. Emil Frank. to the Unit. The Rev. A. F. Brunn concluded president, Mrs. E. J. Koch , vice-president, Miss the afternoon with Safe-Journey Devotions. Frances Schaefer, secretary, Mrs. Carl Heldt, A social hour at St. Andrew's church fol treasurer. lowed.

National and state officers of the Valparaiso steen, business manager (left), and vice-pres University Guild received a detailed expla ident Dr. Albert F. Scribner (right). Hold nation of the next women's residence hall ing sketch with Dr. Scribner is Mrs. E. H. which will be constructed at the university. Ruprecht, Guild executive secretary. Making the presentation were Robert Spring-

April, 1960 Page Eleven Indians Activities "Indian Welfare" "The Navaho's Tragedy" "Tomorrows American Indiarls" eo111111ittee K,eport "The American Indian - Music, Art, Reli By Mrs. Paul Block, Chairman gion, Legends." Hi folks! This year 1<960 brought us a brand Valparaiso new file, a nice grey metal one with a handle ·~History of Valparaiso University from 1873 and a lock and key. Let us not use the lock to 1926. and key, however, for into this file we would Saleable Articles for Money Raisers like to put many more of your new ideas and Greeting Cards program materials. Won't you please assist Napkins - Scripture Text imprinted us? Ready jell Presently this file contains the following: Towels Easter Pageants ·Pecans and Nuts "Last Seven Days" ·candies . "Women of the Bible" We have several novel invitations for student "Pageant of the Months" round-ups if you plan to entertain prospective Christmas students. Seven different Christmas story pageants The new book store that is now located in Christmas Readings the Union building on the campus contains ''Christmas Joy in the Home" many Valpo souvenirs at modest prices. These "Why We Burn Candles at · Christmas" make ideal little gifts for the prospective stu "Where our Christmas Customs Come From" dent, an incentive for them to make Valpo "Christmas in· Other Lands" their "Alma -Mater." we· have been musterin•g Thanksgiving their talents for our regular. meetings, thus "A Thanksgiving Play" makin1g them more Valpo-minded. "Mayflower Comp~ct" One more idea that was highly successful '"Mayflower .Pilgrim Declams" for one of our guilds last year: Patriotic Functions - Readings Each member submitted her favorite recipe "Romance of Mary Lincoln" on a certain size paper, made a designated "Romance of Martha Washington" number of copies and assembled them at regu "Music George Washington Knew" lar meeting. Here they designed covers, fur "Facts on Abraham Lincoln" nished envelopes, and their Christmas card A play was born. The first page contained this mes ''!My .ColtllJtry 'Tis of Thee I Sing" sage: Educational "As we approach Christmas 19 .... , mem Discussions of bers of the ...... Chapter of the ·val Benjamin Franklin paraiso Guild join ...... in Thomas Jefferson wishing ·you a Blessed Holiday Season. Th~mas Edison These recipes are favorites from the files Walt Disney ·of individual Guild members. Proceeds Oliver Wendell Holmes from the sale of this booklet go directly to Susan B. Anthony our Lutheran University at Valparaiso, "Around the World with Flowers" ind. "Some Historic Gardens in the United States" "Know Your State" We couldn't stop here without saying some "The Patchwork Quilt" thing about our National project, the "Memo "Alice in Wonderland" Calendars." Oh yes! there will be a 19tn "A History of 'China The Ar~ of Keramos" calendar. Letters with order blanks are. in "Travelogues" the mail now. It is early we know, but this Bridal business can be taken care of by your guild "Garden of Dreams and Memol'lies" before it recesses for summer months. We Musical fell short of last year's proceeds because we "America in Music and Pageantry" didn't get those order blanks to you early "!Music in America" enough. We don't want this to happen again "Music and Education" so won't you please do your part, act early~ , "Songs of the Month" Iri this way we can restore the lost and sur "Music of the Church" pass the last. Spiritual Thank you so much for your co-operation. "Spiritual Cosmetics" - Visual aids -and May God bless the endeavors of you~ Guild script. in this year 1960 and always.

Page Twelve GUILD BULLETIN Ames, Iowa, Mason City, Iowa, and CU.nton. ·Iowa . . • ..., · The 11960 production of the Pa_ssion Sunday Concert featuring The Seven Last Words of Christ by Schuetz, was given on Sunday April 3, by the Chapel Choir, directed by :Prof. William Kroeger, choirmaster in the absence of its founder, Dr. M. Alfred Bichsel, now on leave of absence. Soloists were ·Prof. Robert Lange and Daniel Koch, Gretchen Gaver, Ann Valparaiso university -has received a $6;800 Burgdorf, iDaniel Knueppel and Michael Quam. National Science Foundation grant for chem Organist was Robert Schultz and string play istry research - the award will support a two ers were members of the Undversity-Civic or year project ·and will be directed by Dr. Alvin chestra ... W. Meibohm ... !Midwest music lovers have a chance to hear A biology professor, Dr. W. C. Gunther, has nine choirs from seven Lutheran colleges and received a $31,000 research gram awarded by seminaries at the Choral Festival on April 23- · the Neurological Diseases and Blindness Coun 24 at Valpo. The Festival was founded to cil of the 'National Institutes of Health, Public "foster the use of music in proclaiming the Health Service . . • I Gospel of Jesus Christ for the spiritual welfare A grant of $27,.540 for purchase of laboratory of man and to the glory of God." Participat equipment ha5 been made to the department ing choruses meet for singing, fellowship and of physics by ·the Atomic ·Energy Commission .. assistance in plaDIIling concert tour itineraries. Schools taking part will be Concordia Semi The chemistry department received a $4,000 nary, St. Louis; Concordia Seminary, Spring gra.n·t from the Smith Kline and French Foun field, Concordia Senior College, Ft. Wayne; dation for purchasing· radio chemistry equip Concordia College, St. Paul; Concordia College, ment ... Milwaukee; Concordia Teachers College, River Valpo seniors have won four Woodrow Wil Forest and Valparaiso University ... son National Fellowships, and one Rockefeller Dean Herman C. Hesse of the College ·of Brothers Theological Fellowship - they are Engineering attended the President's Confer Richard Lee of Columbus, 0.; George Bluhm, enice on Occupational Safety in Washington, Cleveland; James Nuechterlein, Detroit; Will D:C., March 1-3 .... iam Swift, Lynbrook, N.Y.; and Charles Van Three professors and. two students from dersee, ·crown Poin~, Ind..... Valpo were appointed Indiana delegates to the Dr. Newman W. Powell, music professor, Golden White House Conference on Children has been awarded a research fellowship by the and Youth March 27-April 2 in Washington, Newberry Library of Chicago for a summer D.C. Prof. Margaretta Tangerman, Anthony of study ... Kuharich, and Fred Steininger and students 'Prof. Philip ·Gehring, university organist JoAnnie Bode, Nicollet, Minn., and Grace Burg and Paul T. Heyne, business and economic in dorf, Red Bud, Ill., participated in the confer structor, have received Danforth Foundation ence called once every :10 years by the presi Teacher Grants for l2 months beginning in dent of the United States, the theme being June, and Thomas Schutte of the business de "Youth Around the World." ... partment received an award from the National Valparaiso University's Alumni Director, Lutheran Education Association for nine Marcus T. Young announced recently that months of study . . . alumni gifts and scholarships have increased The University Concert Band, under the di 100% during the past four years. Faculty rection of Norman Hannewald, presented a salaries have been select~ as the alumni pro successful pr.ogram of music on its tour Jan. ject for 19i60 calendar year. Alumni are plan 23-311, when the group played in Janesville, ning a second alumni seminar for graduatiol\ Milwaukee, SheboygaJ11, Chilton, Appleton, week in May, dealing with general topics in economics, sociology and the arts . . . Shawano and Wausau, W1isconsin, as well as in St. Paul, Minn., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Ar A program was offered to Valpo students lington. ·Heights, Ill., . with the final concert for the first time spring semester called De held at the University Chapel on Sunday·, Jan. velopmental Reading used to improve reading 31 ... speed and comprehension, under the director The Valparaiso University Choir presented of 'Dr. Oliver Graebner, psychology depart it's pre-.tour concert in the Chapel on Sun ment. The laboratory is located on the ground day, February 28, before touring on March floor of the Henry F. Moelleri~g library ... 25-29. Stops were made at Luther High South, A European tour covering seven countries in Chicago, Rock Island, Ill., Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50 days is again being offered this summer

April, 1960 Page Thirteen under the direction of Miss Anne Brauer and will feature major doctrinal discussions on the Mr. Willis Boyd. Highlight of the trip will Lutheran concept of "the Scripture" and "the be attendance at the Passion Play in Oberam- Church~,, More than 750 ·people, including ap mergau." The tour price of $1,3·50 includes all proximately 400 clergymen, plus representa expenses . . . tives of the Synod's boards and committees The annual-Church Careers Day was held will attend, announced Dr. Larwence B. Meyer, on c~mpus March 10, sponsored by the univer- Synod planning counselor · · · sity and the Lutheran Chur~h - Missouri Synod. - You are invited to visit campus during Representatives from the Lutheran Board for Spring Fe~tival weekend, held on May 6-7-8 Higher Education, Lutheran Welfare Depart- this year. Among the highlights of the week ment, Lutheran Central District, Lutheran end are the Field Day activities, the Spring Medical Missions, Lutheran Deaconess Associ- Festival Queen Crowning, the all-campus pic ation and Lutheran Laymen's League pre- nic, and the Union Board party on Friday. On sented their work to the students . . . Saturday afternoon the varsity football players Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man was pre- of ·former years will play the 1960 varsity sented by the vu Players and directedJ by squad in an Old Timers vs. 'Varsity game on Prof. Donald Mullin. Howard Bleeke, George- Brown Field. In the evening there is a con town, Tex., Brenda Rudolph, Arlington Heights, cert by Amad Jamal in the gymnasium. A spe nr., Roger Fontaine, Pomona, Cal., Patricia cial service will be held in the University -Me Anderson, Aurora, Ill., Dennis Norman, Por- morial Chapel on Sunday_ morning and in the . terville, Cal., Judy Juengel, Hampton, Ia., Daryl evening the Fraternity and Sorority Song Fest Hoh Appleton, Wis., and Norma Balliet, Roan- will be held. On Friday and Saturday nights oke; Ind., comprised the cast of this interesting and on· Sunday afternoon the University Music prod ucbon· .... Theatre will present Kiss Me Kate at the Me- morial Opera House. The Rev. Walter F. Wolbrecht, executive secretary of the board of higher education, COMMENCEMENT - Valparaiso University spoke at the spring Honors Convocation in - May 29, 1!)60. Speaker: Lowell Thomas March on the topic "Motivations for Christian Scholarship," at which time 164 candidates were honored . . . Senior center Lew Keller and soph guard Fran Clements were ·named to "Who's Who Chapter Chatter in Small College Basketball for 1959-60': ... (Continued from Page 9) An art major will be offered at Valpo for Douglas Warren, and the choirs participating · the first time during the 1960-61 school year, were the Chancel Choir and the High School Ernest Schwidder announced. Students will ·Choir of St. John's and the Junior Choir of be required to take 28 hours in the depart Immanuel. ment to attain the B.A. degree major in art ... ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Valparaiso has initiated an Industrial Re search and Development Program offering the On Sunday, December 27, the Rochester talent and experience of its faculty and the chapter presented Miss Pamela Sue Wieden facilities of its laboratories to Northwest Indi heft student in the Department of Music at ana industries and ... institutions for research Valparaiso University, in an organ recital in contracts under the direction of Dr. Leslie Zoss, Trinity Lutheran Church. This first musfoale Dr. Manuel Bretscher, Dr. Armin Manning, proved to be well attended and most successful. and Dr. Kermit H. Carlson . . . GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN The Rev. Karl W. Keller, dean of students Sunday, November 27th, Immanuel Church at Concodia College, Portland, Ore., was the was host to the Christmas Vespers concert of speaker for the annual Gross Memorial 'Lec the Guild. An unusual feature of the program tures in April . . . was the appearance of The Marten Quartet - . - who made their debut as a piano-violin quartet Seventeen departments will offer 74 courses in the 1960 summer session June 13-August 5. in the church of which they became members The work is designed for in-service teachers, a short time ago. It was also the third anni versary of the Marten family's. arrival in the college students wishing to accelarate or -sup plement their studies, and persons interested in United States from their native Germany. · In _addition to the ~arten quartet was a tenor solo individual courses ... by Eldon Balko, four numbers by a mass choir Valparaiso University has been named site of 100 voices, songs by children's choruses of Counselor's Conference of the Lutheran from Immanuel, Redeemer and St. James, and Church - Missouri Synod, Sept. 6-14. Formerly an organ solo by Gutkenecht. Rev. Weber of called the Fiscal Conference, the 8 day meet St. John's offered the meditation. ·

Page Fourteen GUII.D BUJ.f.ETJN Wit!! a State Unit ? • By Mrs. Gilbert Otte Pres. Michigan State Unit

Why a State Unit in the Valparaiso Univer sity Guild? The National parent group is well organized and through its well defined legis lative powers in its regular meetings estab lishes the policies for the entire Guild. The State officers and committee chairmen, Wis local chapters, or daughter groups, through consin State Unit Convention, Plymouth. its legislative proceedings, set up the ways I. to r. Mrs. Joseph Barnes, president Ply and means that will transform those policies mouth chapter, Mrs. Byron Markwardt, gen il ~ ·to successful action. Every individual mem eral chairman; Mrs. Henry Kuhn, Appleton, ber who attends the convention of the na secr etary; Mrs. Elwood Juers, Plymouth, co tional body has an equal vote in the forming chairman; Mrs. E. A. Bartell, Milwaukee, of these policies. Does the State Unit then treasurer; Mrs. A. J. Pietz, Oshkosh, vice serve any real purpose in our Guild program? president; Mrs. Herbert Johnson, Oshkosh. Can it be of any service to the National Guild president. or the loca l chapter, or of any benefit to the meet and visit with the national president or individual member? It can and it most cer other national officers. Many faculty mem tainly should. bers or other personnel of the university fam The most ambitious and worthwhile resolu i]y who have been invited to State Unit meet tion passed at the national convention relating ings have had no difficulty in transporting the to aid or support of the university is nothing entire assembly to campus, at least in spirit, more than a well-expressed intention on a page for an hour or two of the meeting. Members of the secretary's minute:; until action in the who have enjoyed the good fortune of attend local chapter translates it into accomplishment. ing the preceding national convention can The State Unit can form a strong link between bring the enthusiasm and inspiration they re these two areas of action, of the initial one at ceived there to the s tate unit and share their the national level and the necessary sequel at zeal with others. The importance of the atten the local plateau. Often a greater or clearer dance of these members at the subsequent state understanding of the goal that is desired and meetings lies, perhaps, not so much in how the need that prompted the setting of that goal they as individuals may benefit, but rather in is all that is required to increase interest and their passing on to others what they a lready en participation in activities that will realize these joy. Their mere attendance, too, exerts a aims. Such increased understanding should be strong influence as they encourage others to more r eadily possible through discussion and join them in attending the meeting. questions in the more intimate, perhaps, and No doubt, every local chapter at some time certainly more homogeneous groups at State experiences the feeling that everything in Unit board meetings and general assemblies. their chapter life has come to a stand still. It can hardly be hoped that all of the more The program has become threadbare from use, than seven thousand members of the Guild no one has any new ideas, attendance at meet would be able to attend a national convention ings and activities is not what it should be, on campus, or even visit campus, and through participation is at a low ebb. What a shot in personal observation and participation become the arm it can be to discuss and share these better acquainted with and more interested in problems in state board or unit meetings, to the school that merits its support. But, where discover that such problems are common to State Unit organizaions are possible, even many, but that they can and a re being solved, though the Guild members cannot be brought often without too much additional effort, but to campus, a bii of the campus can be brought merely with a new approach. The much used to them in carefully planued programs for p r ogram of one chapter becomes the greatly Unit meetings. Individual members feel them needed new idea for another, one or two new selves to be a m ore integral part of the group twists suggested by another rejuvenates the if they have had an opportunity to see and old program, and the several new ideas they m eet the executive secr etary, to hear her r eport stimulated combine to develop another interest- of the Guild and its activities first hand, to (Continued on Page 16)

April. 1960 Pnge Fifteen officially organized into the DuPage Chapter, with Mrs. Nels H. Johnson of Villa Park elected chairman, Mrs. Marge Eyerly, vice-president, Mrs. Carol Frazier, secretary and Mrs. Pat Burger, treasurer. ST. JOSEPH, MICH. . 1fldeo~ A new chapter of the Valpara·iso University . Guild Was organized on Thursday, March 3, at a meeting in the home of Mrs. W. A. Kuschel with 15 women present. At the 1:30 p.m. tea, ~ e~'i4 Mrs. Stuart Bischoff poured: Co-hostesses were Mrs. Clarence Weed.fall and Mrs. F. ·A. Reddel. Temporary chairman is 'Mrs. Reddel BATTL~ CREEK, MICHIGAN with Mrs. William Rill as temporary secretary. I Some time ago Mrs. Roy C. Frank spoke to Those on the by-laws committee are ·Mrs. R. a group in Battle Creek at the home of Mrs. Robert Burke, Mrs. Bischoff and Mrs. Weed. · Ponitz. Though no organization developed at fall. The next meeting will be on April 21 in the time, the seed was sown, and later when the home of 'Mrs. Red.de!, at which time Mrs. Mrs. Ruprecht contacted Mrs. E. R.· Jordan, E. H. Ruprecht will be present to speak to the she was most gratified in receiving a favorable group. reply to her request to organize a chapter. Subsequently. a meeting was. heid at the home of 'Mrs. Jordan (who later moved to Tecumseh, Why a State Unit? Mich.), at which time the group agreed to be- (Continued from P

Page ~ixteen GUILD BULLETIN name in the same manner, continuing to PARLIAMENTARIAN'S use her husband's name. She does not become "Mrs. Mary Brown." (A divorcee always uses CORNER her given name, never the husband's) An un Mrs. W. N. Hoppe married woman signing her name shoµld in clude (Miss) parenthetically. In official cor respondence, 'this writer has often been in Question - doubt as to the correct man~er of addressing Our Chapter agreed to send one representa a letter because the parenthetical name or tive as an observer tO the meeting of a title was omitted from the signature. civic organization. Two members were nomi nated from the floor and the election was ·by voice vote. The president called for the vote for Mrs. A., the member first nominated. T;here were no negative votes and the presideµt declared Mrs. A. elected as the representative. iltmnrtal ( ~) Should the president also have asked for the vote for Mrs. B.? (b) Should the president ltreatl}B have_ ordered a ballot vote? Answer-:- 1958-1960 MEMORIALS (a) The president YJ'aS correct in declaring Mrs. A .. elected. When nomina~ions are closed, Akron Area the president says: "Those in favor of Mrs. Mrs. Hilda Bahr ...... 5.0·0 A. as the representative, say 'aye'. Those op Mrs. L. ·Claflin ...... :· . . . 5.00 posed, say 'no'." If there are more ayes than Antigo noes, she declares Mrs. A. elected. If the noes Mrs. Hilda Schuster ...... 29.00 had been in the majority, she would then have Mrs. Eleanora Sohrweide ...... 21.00 said "the noes have it and Mrs. A. is not elect Fred Hartman ...... 2.00 ed." And then she would continue to take the Mrs. Wandrey ...... 1.00 vote for Mrs. B. (b) The ·president pro Appleton ceeds to take the vote by voice. If she is Hugo Brueggemen ...... 10.00 in doubt, she may take the vote by a show of hands in order to count the votes. If the · as Baltimore sembly desires that a secret vote (ballot) be Mrs. Rudolph Ressmeyer ...... 1Qr2.00 taken, a member should move "that a ballot Mrs. Eric Johanson ...... 12.00 vote be taken." If this motion receives a ma Unkn'Own ...... 5.00 jority yote the ballot vote is ordered. Bay City District Mrs. Anne Smith ...... 5.00 Question - Beloit Who are the charter members of an organi Ml)'s. Albert Teich ...... 1'5.00 zation? Mrs. Henry Winz ...... ,, ...... ~ . . 16.00 Answer - Buffalo Those persons w\lo were present at the or Chas J. Merz ...... 3.00 ganization meeting and who signed the register Mrs. George Feltz ...... ·5.00 or bylaws. In other words, they are the origi Mrs. Robert Schlifke ...... ·. ·...... 10.00. nal members. They need not necessarily have Mrs. Hulda Werner ...... 50.00 paid dues at the first meeting. If the assembly Chicago wishes to extend the time limit for charter No Names ...... •... 27.00 membership, it may do so by motion and ma;. Cleveland jority vote. Mrs. Elizabeth Helmink ...... 5.00 Que5tion - Clintonville (a) How does a married woman sign her Harvey Schroeder ...... 5.00 name? (b) Does a widow continue to use her Columbus, Ind. husband's name? Paul Tortemeyer ...... 5.00 Answer - Dearborn (a) In writing a social or personal signature,. Clara Strutz ...... 3.00 a married. woman uses her given name, and if De Kalb County her husband's name is not known, she includes William A. Leifheit ...... 2.00 the husband's name in parenthesis below the Detroit signature. For example, Mary Brown (Mrs. Mr. Kretzschmar ...... ~ ...... •. ; . 3.00 Robert H. Brown). (b) ·A widow signs her. Mrs. Sator ~ ...... ••..... 7.00

April. 1960 Page Seventeen Mrs. Renata McKay ...... 50.00 Milwaukee Suburban Mrs. C. Groehn .... -;· ...... 5.00 William Prange ...... ·...... 10.00 Detroit ·West lUinneapolis Mrs. Marie Koppitch .... . ~: ...... 6.00 Mrs. Bernadena C. Si~gman ...... 10.00. Mrs. Lulu Fackler ...... 5.00 Mishawaka-South Bend Mrs. M. Boerger ...... 3.0-0 Adeline Schippe ...... 3.00 Roland Loeffler ...... 10.00 Chas. & Richard Jordan ...... 22.00 Rev. Louis Heinecke ...... 5.00 Mrs. G. Korthous ...... ·· ...... 5.00 Eau Claire 1Chas. Hans ...... 10.00 Mrs. Laura Sorlie ...... 5.00 Monroe William Borg ...... ~ ...... 5.0-0 Unknown ...... 10.00 Henry Thalacker ...... 5.00 ·~rs. John Kolb ...... · ...... 1.50 Mrs. Ella .Liebau ...... 5.00 Mrs. Theodore Weisel ...... 1.50 Elgin ·Herman Fermer ...... 1.00 Henry Gehl ...... 2.00 Fred Umlauf ...... 6.00 Fred Nolte ...... ~ ...... 3.00 Mt. Clemens Albert Wilbtandt ...... 5.00 Rev. Louis Heinecke ...... 25.00 Lyle Benthuser . : ...... 2.00 Adolph Wade ...... 3.00 Mrs. Louise Ackemann ...... 2.00 Nassau-Suffolk Evansville Mrs. Edna Seymour ...... 10.00 No Names ...... 13.00 New Jersey Kermit Sparrow ...... ·...... 5.00 Harry Higgins ...... 5.00 Kate Hargis ...... 10.00 Fort Wayne North East Ohio· No Names ...... 3•5.00 Rudolph Behnke ...... 10.00 Gary Brown & Gold Nutmeg State · He•nry Prohl ...... 5.00 Mrs. Gerhardt Dallmann ...... 5.00· Grand Rapids .Olean . Mrs. John Rauber 5.00 Mrs. Laura Burfield ...... 17.00 IIammond Oshkosh Car1 Brietzke ...... 5.00. Mrs. Robert Oestreich ...... ·...... 3.00 Mrs, Albert Noll ...... 5.00 Hugo Brueggeman ...... 2.50 Kankakee Pittsburgh Mrs. Julia Hornburger ...... 2.00 Mrs. Dora Knapp ...... 10.00 LaPorte Mrs. Lulu Fackler " ...... • . . . . . 5.00 Estelle Kerr .... .' ... .' ...... 5.00 Chas. W. Franklin ...... 10.00 Lawrence Haferkamp ...... 3.00 Mrs. Gerstenlager ...... 5.00 Logansport Pittsburgh Evening Car1 Bollie ...... 2.00 Mrs. Clara Ressmeyer (.Mrs. R.) ..... 10.00 Mrs. Lulu Nuck ...... 2.00 Wm. Thielman ...... 5.00 Mrs. Margaret Kerns ...... 5.00 Julius Gall .. ·~ ...... : ...... 5.00 Lorain County Queen~-Brooklyn Herman Rush ...... : ...... 5.00 Mrs. Emil Wolk ..... ; ...... 10.00 Mrs. Edith Diegmund ...... 5.00 Mrs. Rudolph Ressmeyer ...... 5.00 Maumee Valley Reedsburg. Mrs. John Kelling ...... 7.00 Wm. H. Meyer ...... -.. . 8.00 Merrill Saginaw L. J. Kohlhiff ...... 2.00 Mrs. Chas. Richter ...... 5.0·0 Gerhardt Rush ...... 1.00 Mrs. Sophie Ardussi ...... 5.00 Mrs. Ralph Voight ...... 5.00 Mrs. Reinhold Thi~l ...... - ...... 5.00 Louis Natzke ...... 1.00 St. Clair County Mrs. A. Korchhoefer ...... 3.00 David Nauman ...... 5.00 Mrs. Wm. Schuster ...... 2.00 Mrs. John Kreinbronk ...... 5.00 Milwaukee Afternoon M. Mammel ...... 2.00 Mrs. Amalia Schram ...... 2.00 St. Louis Mrs. Edwin Schaefer ...... 5.00 Mrs. Edward Schmidt ...... -. . . . . 5.00 · Herman Stueber .... ,...... 10.QO Mrs. Ka Uterine Schuerman...... 5.00 Milwaukee Evening Herman Kuenker ...... 10.00 Harry Kressin ...... ; ...... 2.00 St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Clara Janke ...... 83.00 Mrs. Wm. Rosenbaum 5.00

Page Eighteen GUILD BULLETIN St. Paul of North East Valparaiso Mrs. Elsie Simon ...... 5.00 Julia P eterson ...... 3.00 St. Petersburg Glen Andrews ...... 5.00 Marie Rupprecht ...... 5.00 Prof. A. H. Miller ...... 5.00 Mrs. H attie Carswell ...... 5.00 Milford Eggerding ...... 2.00 Shawano Rev. Seehausen ...... 2.00 Herbert Rose ...... 50.00 Mrs. Kol>iske ...... 3.00 Mrs. Wilke ...... 8.00 Mr. H. G ehner ...... 3.00 Mrs. Bauman ...... 4.00 Warren Harry Schoepke ...... 1.00 Ted B. Greiner ...... 10.50 Sheboygan Wausau Mrs. Lorenz Voight ...... 10.00 Edward Lutz ...... 10.00 Southeastern Indiana Individuals Mrs. Violet Karnahl 3.00 Mrs. Clara R essmeyer ...... 20.00 Mrs. Anna Orstadt ...... 5.00 Robert Kretzmann ...... 15.00 The Tonawandas Rev : Bruno Poch ...... 2.00 Bernard H offmeister ...... 8.00 TOTAL ...... : ...... 1182.00

SCENES FROM RECEPTIO N FOR SENIOR WOMEN FEBRUARY 27, 1960 UPPER RIGHT - Senior g irls visiting with local Guild women and members of the national Executive Board.

UPPER LEFT - Tea table and guests at Guild reception for senior women.

LOWER LEFT - Mrs. B. Ferguson p resenting cake won by senior Mardelle Gross, of Aurora, Ill.

GUILD CONVENTION DATES

SEPTEMBER 30 . •• OCTOBER 1 and 2, 1960