TO THE OF DR. CARL B. SPUTH, SR. \ 1(e thought you w@uld be interested in this Memorial Bulletin. Particularly v-e call your at tent ion to the inside ' ba ck cover. Alumniiulletin Vol. XXXIX , Ind., May, 1956 No. 2

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THIS ISSUE OF THE ALUMNI BULLETIN IS DEDICATED TO THE ~ORY OF DR. CARL BROSIUS SPUTH

FROM CLARA LEDIG HESTER FROM DR. HERMAN B WELLS PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY The Normal College and Camp Brosius have lost one of their most loyal friends. Dr. Sputh has contributed immeasur­ Through all the years after his graduation ably to his profession and to education, from our school, Dr. Sputh had no greater especially in the furtherance of the interest than our school and our camp. special ideals of health education with As a member of the Board of Trustees which he had so long been associated. he worked tirelessly to further the int­ His service to the Normal College, Camp erests of our school. It was through his Brosius, and the University will long efforts together with other members of the be remembered. Board that we became a division of Indiana University. This was one of the greatest steps ever taken in the history of our school. Without these farsighted arrange­ ments, our school probably would not be FROM JOHN M. STOCKER, ALUMNI PRESIDENT in existence today. For years he devoted himself to Camp We have lost a friend. Brosius. From 1925 until 1955, Dr. Sputh It is irapossible to eliminate the and his family spent every summer vacation personal element in realizing this fact. at Brosius. There, under Dr. Sputh's Although Dr. Sputh and I were separated leadership, much of the good will and the by many miles our paths crossed many fine genial spirit of the Camp was develop­ times in the past thirty years. During ed. However, Doctor was not satisfied my college days our association developed just to rest, for he gave his services as from teacher and counselor to friend and Camp Physician. Every morning, with his brother. As an adult, I progressively little black bag in his hand, he walked realized the respect and admiration given to the infirmary where he treated any child to Dr. Sputh in our association with the or counselor who needed it. He was at our National movement of the American Turners. call, any hour of the day or night. His Our contacts at such places as Camp Brosius, love for our camp children endeared him to conferences with the National Executive all of the campers and staff. Parents of Committee and National Committee on Phy­ some of our campers have written us to say sical Education, National Conventions and how much he will be missed. Trunfests all added to the status of Dr. I feel, too, that I have lost a good Sputh in my humble opinion. His interest personal friend. The evenings spent with in and loyalty to the Normal College never the Spuths in their home and at Camp are wavered. His interest in the student al­ among my happiest memories. The games of ways was one of helpfulness. ''Eights", the hilarious fun whenever The influence Dr. Sputh had on others someone was stuck with a handful of cards, of his wide association will remain for the singing of the German folk songs and many years--as long as there are those left the genial spirit which pervaded the Sputh who knew him, respected and admired him household will always be with me. I shall and loved him. never forget them, or the man who created them, together with his beloved wife, Elsa. The years to come will prove his stature for he will stand among those few whose influence has shaped and molded the destiny of the Normal College. For all he has done, we are grateful. ALUMNI EULLETIN 3

FROM DR. W. W. PATTY, DEAN SCHOOL OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION FROM LEO S. RAPPOPORT AND RECREATION Dr. Carl B. Sputh, Sr., was one of Sr. The passing of Dr. Carl B. Sputh my oldest and closest friends. I knew brings a sense of loss to many people: him from approximately the time he was Few men have made such a respected and born, and always followed his career loved place for themselves in two of the with great interest. He is deserving of important professions and in the community. the greatest credit for his accomplish­ He attained high rank in the profession ments. Even after he became a practic­ of ph~sical education before preparing for ing physician, he never lost his interest a medic~l career. His high standing in in Turnerism and especially i n our Normal the medical profession is unquestioned. College. During the busy years of these two import­ Aside from his integrity and sin­ ant professional careers he found time to cer~ty, as well as steadfastness of purpose, give of himself liberally to leadership he is to be commended for his affection for activities in civic affairs. his family. He was a most attentive hus­ Those who have been associated with band, father and grandfather, and no sac­ the ~orma~ College of the American Gym­ rifice for his family was too great for nastic Union may regret his untimely him. death most keenly. He was one of the In short, he was a most noble ablest of its graduates. He was one of character. its greatest friends and staunchest sup­ porters. He was one of the instructors and .for a time served as president of The College in order to help its profram. He was one of those most active in pro­ moting a merger of the College with Ind­ when that seemed wise. iana University WALTER C. EBERHARDT Dr. Sputh contributed able leadership FROM and financial support to many cornmunity­ I express in this brief tribute bet terment activities. Of the many, pro­ May Carl B. Sputh, Sr. the love and bably two were appreciated most by our to Dr. of all who knew him well. With alumni. He helped to develop the Phi Ep­ devotion we are all aware of a great silon Kappa physical education fraternity. his passing a friend, teacher and for many years as president of loss, the loss of He served profession. Let Turners. Such unselfish devoted servant to our the Athenaeum passing only a never be forgotten. us not express with his services should but to while his death was unexpected and sense of personal bereavement, continue to think of the aspects of his at a time when many more years of enjoy­ life that came under our personal obser­ ment of life might be expected, Dr. Sputh's vation. Let us, his students and friends, life was a full and rich one. Possessed our gratitude that such a life of a fine family he en j oyed life as few express has been lived among us and in our time, are permitted to do. Possessed of super­ A life that has contributed much to each ior ability he achieved as few can. Pos­ of us. May we, each in our own way, sessed of a basic interest in the welfare thank the Creator for having been per­ of society, he contributed much to his mitted to share in Dr. Sputh's life. community, to his two professions, and to his many friends. While saddened by his death, let us concentrate on remembering his enjoyment of life, his many achievements, and the important fact that the world is better because he was here. 4 ALUMNI BU Ll.ET IN

BICXJRAPHICAL SKETCH They had a daughter, Charlotte, and a son, Carl. Any biographical sketch which is In 1912 he was graduated from the confined to dates, places and deeds must Indiana University School of Medicine of necessity fail to recreate the true and began to practice medicine. That personality of the individual. Such traits same year he was elected President of as the willingness to give freely of hours the American Physical Educators. In and hours of time, the concern, the worry, 1913 he wrote the f irst Ritual of Phi the never ending thought and effort, the Epsilon Kappa Fraternity. Dr. Sputh sparkle, the love of entertaining, the organized the School of Physical Educa­ refusing to admit that anything was im­ tion at State Teachers College, La Crosse possible----these and many more character­ Wisconsin and served as Director from istics are vital to the portrait of a man 1913 to 1916. In 1916 he was appoi nted like Dr. Sputh. However, to enable you national Chairman of the Physical Educa­ to see clearly his many accomplishments, tion and Athletic Committee of the Amer­ this factual history is included. ican Turners. In that same :rear he took Dr. Sputh was born on October 4, a post graduate course in Eye , Ear, lose 1884 in Indianapolis. He had two brothers and Throat at the Chicago Ear and Throat who were dead and three sisters living at Hospital. The following year he was the time of his death. In 1887 he moved appointed Clinical Instructor in the De­ to Cincinnati, Ohio, where his father partment of Ear, Nose and Throat at the taught in the schools. In 1891 he moved School of Medicine of Indiana University. to Chicago where he attended the public At this time he limited his practice ex­ schools. From boyhood on he participated clusively to t he ~ye, Ear, Nose and in athletics and gymnastics. He studied Throat . In 1920 Dr. Sputh was elected the violin, cornet and drums during this Grand President of Phi Epsilon Kappa and period. In 1903 he won the Midwestern served in that eapacity until 1936. It All Round Athletic Championship of the was also in 1920 that he assumed the American Turners in Moline, Ill. He was presidency of the Atltenaeum Turners and graduated from the Nonnal College in 1904 held that office for 34 years . P. e was and the following year was appointed Super­ appointed Dean of the De partment of Ana­ visor of Physical Education and Athletics tomy, Physiology and Hygiene of Lhe No r­ in the public schools in Leadville, Colo., mal College in 1922 and also was appoint­ and at the same time taught in the Lead­ ed as a member of the Board of Governors ville Turners. In 1906 he was appointed of the Indiana-Kentucky branch of tt.e A .A. U. Director of Physical Education in the In 1924 Dr. Sputh was appo:i nted Associate Indianapolis Turners and that summer he Professor of Jphthalmalogy in the Indiana attended Harvard University Summer School. University School of Medicine. From 1929- In 1907 he entered Butler University as 1931 he served as Director of the Sununer a Pre-Medic student. The following year School of the Normal College at Elkhart he was appointed Director of Physical Lake. Dr. Sputh was appointed by the U.S. Education at Butler University. In 1908 Government for Employees, a position he he served as an instructor of Aesthetic held at the time of his death. In 1931 dancing, boxing, wrestling and athletics he was elected President of the Indiana at the Normal College. He became a mem­ District of the American Turners. ber of Phi Chi medical fraternity in 1909. It was at this time that the text, In 1910 he organized and directed the "Physiology of Exercise" by F.A. Schmidt first playground in Indianapolis. On and W, Kohlrausch was tr~nslated by Dr. Nov. 20, 1912, he was married to Elsa Ulrich. Sputh, assisted by Emil Rath and Leopold Zwarg. ALUMNI BUIJ..ET IN 5

In 1934 Dr. Sputh became President of FROM W. K. STREIT !:.he Normal College and served until 1941 at which time he became President Emeritus. For many long and happy years, the He w;.is Chairman of the Na tional Convention of Carl Brosius Sputh was practically of the American Turners held at Elkhart name synonymous with the ormal Co llege of Ind­ Lake , \is., in 1935 . In 1937 he was elected iana University, Camp Brosius at F.lkhart as a Fellow of the International College Lake , Wisconsin, !:.he Athenaeum Turn rs and of Surgeons and in 1939 was elected to Phi Epsilon Kappa ~ ra ernity. is passing membership in the Ame rican Academy of Oto­ a tremendous void in each of these laryngology. leaves institutions. No wor

FROM THERESE PLETZ

We have lost a friend! The following poem, written by Dr. Sputh, From the earliest days at the Normal was included in his last president's College, as timid uninformed freshmen, message to Phi Epsilon Kappa in 1936. through those happy and busy years spent It reveals his sensitivity and great in acquiring the knowledge that makes depth of feeling. confident and well informed seniors and graduates; from the very humble beginning as teachers to the successful leadership as directors, Dr. Carl B. Sputh, generous, kindhearted, with a ready smile, eyes twinkling, warm hand-clasp, willing to encourage, advise and assist, was there 1 Tis hard to say goodbye to you as a friend to all. His contributions in the field of Fraternity of my heart Physical Education as an instructor, lecturer and advisor made him many more To you who in my life till now friends who will always hold his views in high esteem; Has played so great a part. As a Turner, he was a friend to thousands. Besides promoting the ideals of the Normal College, Camp Brosius and With you I've spent so many years later Indiana University, Dr. Sputh was untiring in his efforts to further the And in those years so gay cause of the American Turners and de­ voted much time serving on and heading You've given more to all my life many of the conunittees on local, district and national levels. He was well known Than I can ever say. and highly respected throughout the Turner movement. Professionally, he was highly suc­ You've given many friends to me cessful as a doctor and as a sympatheti c and understanding friend by all of his So many happy days patients. He was on call at all hours and yet unhesitatingly gave freely and For later years you've done your best unselfishly of his valuable skill and time to hundreds of students at Ind­ In oh! so many ways. ianapolis and Elkhart Lake. How many campers, alumni and hotel guests at Elk­ hart were treated by those skillful hands The day of parting that asked no favors in return? Socially, he was a happy friend, a Is not goodbye to me generous host-ever ready to entertain with his fine ability to lead a group For you will live forever in song. The many parties and Kommerses that reached the ultimate in true Within my memory. "Gemuthlichkeit" will never be forgotten. Dr. Sputh will be greatly missed by all of us, but his memory will remain forever to inspire still others to be kind, generous and a friend to man. AWMN I BJ Ll.ET IN 7

IN MEMORY OF DR. CARL B. SPUTH

We wish to announce the establishment and Fred Martin of the Normal College Staff, of the CARL B. SPUTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Ray Zimli ch, Treasurer of the Normal College FUND. Alumni Association, and George Heighway, The members of the Normal College Executive Secretary of the Indiana University Staff, wishing to do something in honor of Foundation. Dr. Sputh, called his office for informa­ Knowing that Dr. Sputh has many friends tion. Esther Armfield, his faithful assist­ throughout the United States who undoubtedly ant for many years, expressed the belief will want to do something in memory of a that he had no greater interest than the man who did so much for so many people and welfare of the Normal College and its stu­ organizations, we would like to give them dents. She suggested that a scholarship an opportunity to contribute to this worth­ fund be established in his name. This while project. It will help worthy young idea was accepted immediately and within people to obtain education in a profession a short time other friends asked to be so dear to Dr . Sputh ' s heart. allowed to make contributi ons. Details about the Scholarship will be The details of the administration of reported in the next issue of the Bulletin. the scholarship fund will be handled by It is hoped that the first one will be a committee consisting of Clara Hester awarded next fall.

I (We) would like to make a donation to the Carl B. Sputh Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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