from a Reporter's THE CONCORDIAN Notebook VOLUME XXX. Z-348 CONCORDIA COLLEGE, MOORHEAD, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1930. NUMBER 25. By BEULAH FRITCH Ralph Fjelstad Named Political 3,800 High School Seniors Search For Antiques Continues As LEE POSES FOK PING PONGS Will Receive This Issue Science Fellow At Northwestern Approximately 3,800 high school Cast Of 49 Puts Finishing Touches LETS LEAVE GRASS A LAWN Ralph Fjelstad '37, has been named seniors will receive copies of this CLASS SKIPPERS JOIN CHOIR Norman Wait Han-is fellow in political edition of The Concordian, which is a summary of the highspots of the On Lincoln Play, Set For Tomorrow FRITCH SHARPENS PENCIL science at Northwestern university, Evanston, 111. Only one fellowship on 1938-39 college year at Concordia. Lyle Lee had his smiling face photo- this foundation is awarded each year To our regular readers, we apolo- Atmosphere Needed graphed in one of these ''Four Poses at Northwestern and Fjelstad was gize for reprinting stories they may For 'Prologue To Glory' for a Dime" ping-pong photo booths. chosen from a large group of applicants. have read in previous i-sues. An Enclosed in the envelope with the He will complete work on his Mas- attempt has been made, however, General Store Scene pictures was a persuasive bit of ad- ter's degree in political science at the to include only timely news on vorti ing: "Now is the time to enter University of Minnesota this year, tak- Page 1. First the needed a man who re- your picture in the Better Babies ing His degree this summer. Last To the high school seniors, we sembled or could be made to resemble say here is a picture of Concordia Contest." But Lyle didn't have the year he attended Luther Theological "Honest Abe" and a woman who fitted funds for the 8 by 10 tinted enlarge- college life. You will find the ac- seminary in St. Paul. the part of Ann Rutledge, Lincoln's ment. Valedictorian of his class and a count of Concordia's activities ac- * • • member of Alpha society, Fjelstad was curate and undLtorted, no attempt sweetheart. But finding players wasn't graduated sum ma cum laude. He being made to color them for the the end of the search for Mrs. Norma Cn behalf of the Concordia college college's advantage. served as president of his class during Gooden Ostby who is directing "Pro- administration, the local organization Supervising the edition jointly for the beautification of the City of his junior and senior years and was logue to Glory," spring play to be giv- president of the Luther league one se- have been Lloyd Svecn, retiring Moorhead. the National Department of editor-in-chief, and Willmar Thor- en tomorrow at 8:15 p.m. in the col- Conservation, and Oscar Odin, we take mester. Playing roles in "Iceland," "As You kclson, newly-appointed head of lege auditorium. this opportunity to publish the annual The Concordian. plea: KEEP OFF THE GRASS!" Like It" and "Merchant of Venice" Abe ''kept store" before the days Oscar u an experienced and ef- earned him membership in Alpha Psi of electric lights, Springfield scales ficient horticulturist but he can't make Omega, honorary dramatic fraternity. and cellophane packages. That ac- He was also member of Sock and Bus- counts for the still fruitless search the the grass grow under your feet. This RALPH FJELSTAD campus could really be a masterpiece kin dramatic society. Missionary Doctor property committee and Mrs. Ostby in verdant landscaping if we'd at least In 1936 with colleague Burton Smith are making for an old-fashioned scale make a stab at the sidewalks. '37, Fjelstad placed third in the debate From China To Speak with weights, a keg or barrel, a kero- meet held at the national convention Alpha Phi Banquet sene lantern and a dinner bell. Also of Pi Kappa Delta, honorary forensic At Religious Meetings being Lought are a wagon wheel, a The choir personnel has swelled fraternity, in Houston, Texas. During Will Honor Editors wooden bucket and a leather saddle- to unbelievable proportions. Every his senior year he was president of Dr. Gustav Guldseth, who for the bag. Antiques of any kind are wel- class-cutter has some obliging come, Mrs. Ostby told The Concordian tl the Minnesota Zeta chapter of Pi BeginrtJig a feature which it past seven years ha.; been in charge friend tell the professor, Oh, he\s Kappa Delta. hopes will become traditional, of one of the large hospitals and yesterday. on the choir trip." If this keeps Other organizations to which he be- Concordia's Alpha Eta chapter of training schools in interior China, will Playing the leads are Alan Hope- up the returning: choir will look longed were Zeta Sigma Pi, honorary Alpha Phi Gamma, national hon- be on the Concordia campus Friday, man as Abraham Lincoln and like a westbound freighter. social science fraternity, International orary journalism fraternity, will Saturday and Sunday to conduct per- Laura Syltie as Aim Rutledge. • « • Relations club, second band, orchestra honor the retiring editors-in-chuf sonal interviews and to speak. Others who play leading parts are The insignificant little comma plays and chorus. of The Concordian, college weekly, Campus groups hearing him will be Lloyd Svecn as Squire Bowlin •an important role sometimes. Stress- and the Cobber, biennial, at a ban- Fellowship, Mission Crusaders and Green; Lillian Syvcfrson as his ing the importance of punctuation, one quet at 6 p.m. Monday in the home Luther league. Sunday morning Dr. wife; Ellen Eidum as Granny of the English professors pre.cnted Lconcmics building. Guldseth will conduct the regular ser- LEAD ROLES in "Prologue to Rutledge; Sherman Sundet as this illustration: Honored will be Lloyd Svcen of vice in First Lutheran church, Fargo. Glory," a drama depicting the early Denton Offut and James Akcr as "Woman, without her, man is a • Bulletins • The Concordian and Alf Stavig of In his speeches he will follow a se- life of Abraham Lincoln, will be played Jack Armstrong. savage." the Cobber. Stanley Cowan, Moor- quence to avoid repetition. by Laura Syltie as Ann Rutledge, Lin- Supporting players are Sigfrid Spring fashions will be discussed coln's sweetheart, and Alan Hopeman, "Woman without her man is a when Omicron Tau Delta, home eco- head editor of the Fargo Forum, Having been in China during part, Lysne, Norris Nereson, Dorothy And- 1 Moorhead, as Abe Lincoln. The play lavage. ' nomics society meets at 6 p.m. Friday. will speak on his experiences in of the present war and during the re- erson, Charles Hedelund, Alice Ege- • * • interviewing well-known person- vival which swept through the coun- will be presented by the Concordia land, Carol Fortney, Robert Fossum, Leanor Fraase will speak on colors, theater at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Old but funny: College-bred Phyllis Stuvland on materials and ages. try he has worked among soldiers and Marcelle Reitan, Vernon Mauritsen, Robert Salaba, means a four-year loaf on Fath- Clarice Paulson on silhouettes. Host- Any perron who is or has been refugees as well as other people. In er's dcugh. ... If you sec a group esses will be Imogene Baker, Mary his work Dr. Guldseth has taken the Lester Soberg, Carl Sanderson, Or- connected with publications at ville Hipler, Clifford Gronneberg, Carl of girls in a huddle it's probably Gar berg. Lcla Rypg and Phyllis Erick- Concordia is invited, but reserva- evangelical as well as the medical the organization of another of son. viewpoint on missions. Sophs To Participate Grimsrud, Alvin Rogen, Floyd Misner, tions must he made with Beulah Beatrice ErickLon, Lucille Knutson, these mutual admiration societies • • • Fritch, chairman of ticket sales, Honoring Dr. Guldseth, Miss Frida brought on by the appearance of Misj Eorghild Torvik, college piano Ruth Rosvold, Mildred Thorkelson, before Friday noon. Marjorie Teis- Nilsen will give a tea for the faculty and Justin Dyrud. new spring outfits. ... He calls her instructor, was elected president of the berg has charge of the banquet from 3 to 4 p.m. in the North lounge In National Education his little sugar because she's such Fhi Iota chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, program while Jean Hopeman is of Fjelstad hall tomorrow. The production staff includes Leila Kiel as business manager; Elsie Or- a refined sap. national honor music sorority, Monday. chairman of decorations. Will mar During his stay here Dr. Guldseth • • • Other officers chosen are Mrs. W. S. Thorkclson, Alpha Phi Gamma Council Test Program dahl, Ltudent director; Paul Gable, will be a guest of Rev. and Mrs. W. F. stage manager; Elmer Wickstrom, stage A campus Vocabulary club was or- Shaw, vice president; Miss Bernice president, will be toastmaslcr. Schmidt. The personnel council announces Slind, recording secretary; Mi's. H. O. crew manager, pnd John Andersen, ganized this week for three imperative that Concordia is again to participate lighting manager. Also on the stag© reasons. In the first place we realize Anderson, corresponding secretary; in the national sophomore testing pro- treasurer, Mrs. Henry GUbertson; his- crew are Adrian Megrund and Russel the shortage of clubs and societies on gram sponsored by the committee on Eergford. this campus. In the second place it torian, Miss Audre Casselman; war- measurement and guidance and the den. Miss Merle Nelson; chorister, Six Seniors, Four Alumni Placed Ruth Rosvold, Sherman Sundet and gives a good excuse to get up and move cooperative test fervice of the Ameri- Eunice Carson are in charge of make- around while studying in the library— Miss Clara Duea; alumni secretary, can Council on Education. This is the Mrs. Rolfe 'Fainter, and chaplain, Miss up; Helen Marie Bogenrief, Evelyn you can always be looking for the dic- In Teaching and Secretarial Positions eighth annual program of this nature Reitan, May Bellerud and Lucille Lar- tionary. In the third place our vo- Almira Lindgren. Six .'cniors and four alumni have to attain 100 per cent placement as in sponsored by the National Council on :.on comprise the costume committee. cabularies arc sadly inadequate in the • * * Education. recently received positions or promo- 1935, 1936 and 1937. Further an- In charge of properties are Hermoine first place. Miss Clara Paulson leaves today According to the National Council Gordon, Gladys Onstad. Marguerite for Minneapolis to attend Ihe an- nouncements will be made in The Con- Harold Poier, the noted philologist tions according to an announcement cordian as students secure positions. on Education, the testing program is Eichler and Loretta Rodsater. Erling was named president. Marj Teisberg nual spring meeting of the State from Prof. Peter Anderson, head of "designed to provide valid measures Erickson and Esther Wik are on the has already learned two new words Association of Deans of Women. Sessions will he Friday and Satur- the placement bureau. of some of the more important types scene designing committee. (Note, they both pertain to eating George Braseth has accepted a po- of achievement and functioning inter- "which is a hobby of hers.) day on the University of Minnesota Committee Chairmen campus. sition as stenographer at the Ford est of students at the end of the sopho- • • * • • * Motor company, Fargo. Lily Gylden- more year," and "attempts to assist the Unless one is a WAA girl or some vand will have a position as office For Prince Visit Named colleges by providing some of the Printing Of Cobber 'IVo concerts have been scheduled necessary instruments of measurement other kind of calisthenic artist, it is for the Concordia concert band, May secretary in Minneapolis. Faculty committees have been se- almo.t impossible to sharpen one's Orvis Hanson will teach at Amenia, lected to make preparations for the and by organizing and interpreting the To Begin Next Week 2 at Pelican Rapids and May 17 at information which the tests reveal in pencil in the library. Located on the Hawley. At Hawlcy the band will N. D., and Manvel Lillehaugen, at vhit of the Crown Prince and Princess third step of the stairway behind the Goodrich, N. D. Hermoine Hagen and to the campus June 8. such a manner as to be of maximum For Release May 15 play in conjunction with a 17th of May usefulness to the colleges and par- magazine rack, the sharpener is prac- celebration. Martha Amdal will both teach at The committee on public occasions tically Inaccessible. If you sit on the ticularly to the individual student." "All of the engraving for the Cob- • * * Kiester. will act as a general arrangements ber will be finished by the end of this landing it's too low and if you sit on Elected to superintendencies are committee. The program will begin at the close the floor it's too high. Rev. Carl Ylvisaker conducted fu- week, so that the printers will be able neral services for Jerome C. Anderson Martin Langehaug '31, at Stordin and Chairmen of other committees arc: of next week, according to Prof. Peter to start printing the book early next Thus, the only alternative is to get '31, a former star athlete at Concordia, John Peterson '35. at Gilby, N. D. broadcasting, Howard Nelson; program, Anderson, in charge of the testing week. This will make it possible for down on your knees on the second at the E. F. Moore funeral home, Far- John Carlson '37, has a position as Prof. J. A. Holvik; publicity, Prof. G. program at Concordia and will con- the book to be issued on May 15," Alf step, breathing a fervent wish that no go, Monday. Mr. Anderson taught for adjuster with the Western Adjustment L. Schoberg; reception, Prof. J. H. tinue at intervals over a period of Stavig, editor of the 1939 Cobber, said one suddenly decides to come down- five years at Courtney, N. D., and the and Inspection company, Chicago, Hjelmstad; decorations, Rev. C. B. about two weeks. All sophomores wil yesterday. stairs. Then there's nothing to do past two and a half years had been with headquarters at Sioux Falls, S. YlvLaker; banquet, Miss Florence participate and will be provided with "with your feet unless you put them on D., and Stanley Anderson '35, is work- Kruger; souvenir program, Rev. W. F. individual profiles of their test re- Eight additional pages have been superintendent of schools at Cleveland, added to the feature photograph sec- the encyclopedia shelf which is impos- N. D. His wife, the former Thelma ing at the Marquctte National bank, Schmidt; seating and stage, Prof. R. sults before the end of the school year. sible to do without removing at least Minneapolis. E. Fuglestad; loudspeakers and light- Concordia's ranking at the time of tion, making a total of 20 pages of pic- four volumes of the Encyclopedia Brit- Ivesdal, is a Cobber graduate of '32. tures of campus life. Included are Miss Clara Duea was pianist for the Frospects are good, according to Pro- ing, Dr. K. O. Lee, and ushering and last participation was very highly sat- tanica. So precariously perched, you fessor Anderson, and the bureau hopes policing, Prof. A. M. Sattre. isfactory. photographs of band and choir trips, break the lead three times and finally service. the Lutheran Students union conven- decide to borrow some ink and use tion and campus activity pictures. your pen. FROM A CHOIR MEMBER'S DIARY _ "The number of individual pic- tures in this Cobber will be much largier than in any previous one," says Stavig. 'There are 450 indi- Brotherhoods, League Darkness, Road Restrictions Handicap Group On Tour vidual pictures besides many oth- By CARSTEN BREIN Rochester concert. At Spring Grove, Larson, both '23, were present at the April 17—Back again at Chicago, we ers in various department sections. To Hear Faculty Eunice Estrem ex-*41, came up from concert. went through the large NBC studios. Every Cobber will be represented Staff Writer With The Choir Several faculty members are sched- Luther college to hear the concert. April 15—Interest was very high as We saw part of the National Farm and in the book." uled to speak at Brotherhood and April 8—Choir members received a April 10—At LaCrosse, Wis., the we neared the Windy City. While we Home hour broadcast and Club Mati- Plans are being made for a Cobber Luther league rallies in Minnesota, mimeographed edition of The Con- Wisconsin highway commission de- were broadcasting over the Columbia nee with Ramom Miles Sherman in chapel program to be given next week. tained us because of road restric- Broadcasting iystem from its studios the afternoon. We saw quite a part North Dakota and Montana this week. cordian with the latest news flashes At this time the cover for the book tions due to excessive weight. Bad in the Wrigley building, the Ashland of tho busy Merchandise Mart, ships will be displayed and department edi- Dr. J. N. Brown will address a as they boarded two busses. Stopped Lutheran Brotherhood rally at Glen- roatLs forced us to call up the a capella choir of Ashland; Wis., was passing under the large drawbridge tors will explain the various depart- for a rest at Alexandria where we Westby high school busses to take also present. Margaret Ristvedt, a and many of the noted landmarks. dive, Mont.r this evening. Friday he ments. will attend a father and son banquet saw the famous Kensington Runcstone. us over to Westby. Our conclud- former Cobber and teacher at the Ash- Limited time did not permit sight- Wayne Wallin is substituting for at Circle, Mont. The stone has old Northmen charac- ing number at Westby was sung in land college, was traveling with the iccing as we had to rest for the Or- George Braseth, circulation manager, darkness due to a blown fuse. choir. chestra hall concert. This evening Prof. G. L. Schobcrg will ters inscribed on it and the date 1362 who is employed at tho Ford Motor Choir members were quite thrilled We received the heartiest wel- The concert hall was an exception- company, Fargo. Several orders for speak at a men's brotherhood banquet which attests to early Scandinavian although Christiansen could bare- come of the trip at Oconomowoc, ally fine place in which to sing. It is at HaJstad. expeditions to this country. At Kas- books have been received from last ly be distinguish _d. The audience Wis. Professor Christiansen was nearly acoustically perfect, the softest year's graduates and a limited num- At a Lutheran brotherhood meeting sont our first concert stop, we were Mood in appreciation as the choir inducted in the Order of the Five pianissimos and the loudest fortis- in the United Lutheran church in ber of Cobbers will be available to royally received at a church supper. entered for the last group. Circles, a newly-conceived order simos carrying perfectly to all parts of those who send in their orders soon. Grand Forks, N. D., Dr. T. O. Bur- April 11—In Evansville, Wis., we Dr. and Mrs. F. Melius Christiansen based on the five o's in the city's the hall. Cobber alumni greeting us Members of the Cobber circulation gess will speak Tuesday. sang in the Leota theater to a good name. back stage included Miss Lois Brown Rev. Carl B. Ylviraker will speak at were present. audience although the acoustics were staff will contact students this week April 16—Bad weather jinxed the '34, and Henry Bjorge '37. Soloists to secure final payments on the Cob- a Luther league rally at Carrington, N. April 9—We attended Easter morn- bad. All boys were parcelled out on choir the whole first week. Ocono- with the choir, Grace Berg and Gladys D., Sunday. Edward Anderson '38, is farms. The newness of the surround- ber as well as those who have not as ing services at the Zumbro Lutheran mowoc is a beautiful city of some 5,000 Borstad, were especially well-received yet reserved a copy. in charge. church at Rochester. Gladys Bor- ings made it hard to get rest and the residents. Many Chicago and Milwau- at the Orchestra hall concert. Without Addreising the Pastoral conference itad sang a solo as part of the services many jaunts were very tiring, kee "R. B.V live there. In Milwaukee, a doubt this concert has been the high- at Fjelstad hall Monday, April 10, while Victor Hehn sang at the sunrise April 12—The highway commission the evening concert had been played light of the tour thus far. Prof. H. C. Nordlic spoke on the "Rela- service in Kasson. Before the concert, interposed again so we had to use up greatly by the very active minis- Tuesday we sang at the chapel ser- Ihorus On WDAY'Sunday tive Strength of the Church Bodies in several of us had the opportunity to cars to reach the concert site at Mt. ter, Rev. E. S. Hjortland, who heads vice of Wheaton college as the guests The Concordia college mixed chorus North Dakota and Minnesota." Rev. visit the Mayo clinic and the huge 20- Horeb, Wis. the Ascension Lutheran church, the of the Wheaton choir. . of 80 voices under the direction of Ylvisakcr spoke at two sessions of story city auditorium erected by April 14—We sang one of our best largest church in Milwaukee. We sang The choir will return to Moorhead E. A. Tfrorrnod^gaard will be featured the Northern Minnesota pastoral con- Charles Mayo as a gift to Rochester. concerts at the large Methodist church. an excellent concert to a full crowd Monday evening -after a concert at on the, Concordia music hour next ference at Bemidji Wednesday. Nick Matthees '36, was present at the at Morris, 111. Dr. and llfrs. John B. of some 1,000 persons. Fergus Falls. Sunday at 4:15 pjn. over WDAY. THE CONCORDIAN Thursday, April 20, 1939.
. Concert Band Makes Two Trips; 1938-39 Lyceum 57 Chosen From Field Of 165 To Compose 1939 A Capella Choir Holvik Chooses Personnel Of 51 Inaugural To Have r, 30—Hie Concordia concert band Melchoir As Artist will leave tomorrow afternoon to fill playing engagements in one North Da- Sept. 29—Curtains will bo raised on kota and four Minnesota towns. Con- the 1938-39 season of the Amphion ar- cluding the tour the band will present tists course Oct. 11 with Lauritz Mel- a full concert in the college gymna- chior, "the world's greatest heroic tenor1' appearing under joint sponsor- sium Monday at 6:45 p.m. for faculty ship of Concordia and Moorhead State and students, t $ i Teachers colleges. Feb. 23—Leaving on Sunday after- All concerts will be in the Moorhead armory. On Oct. 17 the United States * i % % noon, the concert band under direction Navy band of Washington, D. C, under of Prof. J. A. Holvik will fill playing the direction of Lieutenant Charles engagements at Grand Forks, Fosston , Eenter, is scheduled to play. Benter and Bemidji. ' has been the only leader during the band's existence and has brought it to • * • its present state of perfection. Personnel of the band as released SEPT. 22—SELECTING 57 from a field of 165, Prof. of Crookston, Valborg Bcrge of Underwood, Jewel by Professor Holvik includes Jean Pit- The Roth String quartet composed of Fed Roth, first violin; Jeno Anthal, Paul J. Christiansen announced personnel of the 1939 Mostrom of Hawley, Marion Olson of Crookston, Beulah senbarger, Charles Hedelund, Edward Hedahl of Bismarck, N. D., Pearl Mattfcld of Perley, and Howard Johnshoy, Kenneth An- second violin; Fcrenc Molner, viola, choir after final Iryouts Wednesday. derson, Jannette Rustad, Howard Lar- and Janos Scholz, cello, will present Members are Lois Ristvedt, Anna Walla, Marjorie Joy Blomquist of Waubun, Ruth Aanestad of Twin *>n, Phyllis Stuvland, Harris Christian- a concert on Jan. 11, 1939. This en- Heidinger, Barbara Rosenqvist, Miriajii Stockton, Orvin Valley, Miriam Smith of Noonan, N. D., Doris Peterson ten and James Brenden, all of Moor- semble was to have played last year Bilstad, and Maynard Silseth, all of Fargo, Mcda Wcst- of Twin Valley, Melvin Larcon of Climax, Engebret head, Orvis Hanson of Kelllher, Ingolf but the engagement was cancelled due Midbo of Sutton, N. D., Fredrick Finger of Enderlin, to a member's illness. bcrg, Jannette Rustad, Sylvia Reinertsen. Jean Pitscn- Sandager of Kindred, N. D., Clifton J. A. HOLVIK barger, Grace Berg, Torval and Olav Torvik, all of N. p., Carsten Brein of Crary, N. D., Vernon Duntley Thompson of Pelican Rapids, Robert Emma Otera, soprano, and Frank La- Moorhead, Irene Quanbeck of Aneta, N. D., Helen of Carrington, N. D., Forge, composer-pianist teacher of Borstad of Tioga. N. D., Doris Hagg- Wiberg of Trail, Vivian Aas of Bisbee, N. D., Ruth lund and Ruth Brink of St. Hilaire, voice and piano, will be the artists ap- Orville Berg of Hoople, N. D., Obert Salveson of Donald Dahl of Felton, Carroll Eian of Holvik To Judge pearing Feb. 14. Miss Otera and La- Foss of Christine, N. D., Sigrun Eidbo of Bowdon, N. D., Rothiay, Paul Conmey of Fertile, John Saeter of Foss- Perley, Eileen Hoffseth of Thief River Forge have recently returned from a Beatrice Utne of Fergus Falls, Gladys Borstad of Tioga, ton, Orville Onstad of Ada, Manvel Liilehaugen of Falb. tour of eight European capitals. La- N. D., Louise Horton of Alexander, N. D., Mildred Berg- Brocket, N. D., Morris Ulring of Rothsay, Ingolf San- Band Contest man of Enderlin, N. D., Helen Wiberg of Trail, Jarl andvJustin Forge was a teacher of Lawrence Tib- dager of Kindred, N. D., Morris Bakken of Minot, N. D., Dyrud of Maddock, N. D., Clayton Mar. 30—Another recognition of his bett, Richard Crooks and other re- Myrtle Halgrimson of Leeds, N. D., Julie Daehlin of Erlintj Lian of Fairdale, N. D., Erling Aarthun of nowned musicians. Gunheim of Holt, Lorain Mohagen of ability came to Prof. J. A. Holvik, Con- Crusby, N. D., Altha Braatcn of Wyndmere, N. D., Lydia Lignite, N. D., Victor Hehn of Leith, N. D., Ernest Wendell, David Halbakken of Pelican cordia band director, this week in the Final number of the season will fea- j Erickson of Upsala, Gladys Onstad of Ada, Ardith Lee Harris of Mapleton, N. D., and Martin Husby of Akeley. Rapids, Sherman Sundet and Norris, form of an invitation to judge band ture Raya Garbousova, a cello player, j Nereson of Gary, Louise Boyum of Fer- contests at the North Dakota State Fair and Albert Hirsch, a young American gus Falls, Maurice Kaushagen of Twin at Grand Forks next June. pianist. Miss Garbousova was only 24 Valley, LaVaugn Skatrud of Argyle, The state fair has sponsored the band when she made her first American ap- Christiansen 'Writes' Dissertation Kenneth Sletten of Elbow Lake. contests for the past 10 years. "In hold- pearance in 1934. Choir Outfitted In Harris Lien of Fairdale, Walter Hel- ing these band concerts we have al- Concordia students will be admitted lekson of Fergus Falls, Martin and Olav ways endeavored to get a band director to all concerts upon presentation of In Music For Masters Degree Eidbo of Bowdon, N. D., Elmer Laursen of outstanding ability to judge the con- privilege tickets. New Gowns of Tacoma, Wash., Virgil Syverson of test numbers for us," EIroy H. Schroe- Nov. 17—A long scholarly disserta- men, Arthur Bratlie of Veblen, S. D., der, superintendent of schools at Grand tion is the usual conception of a mas- Waldo Lyden of Hawley, Orville On- Forks and band contest chairman, said. ter's thesis. But Prof. Paul J. Christi- March 9—The book of rules stad of Ada, Merton Pederson of Cho- Professor Holvik will judge the Class Chorus To Stage ansen, head of the Concordia music which came with the new choir kio, Ray Morrau and Alton Swedberg A and B school band contests, Monday, department, in completing work toward gowns has the number one stipula- of Battle Lake, John Anderson and June 26, and the municipal band con- his masters' degree, "wrote" an entirely tion, "Never Sit Down." Lloyd Jensen of Fargo, Erling Lian test, Tuesday, June 27. Opera May 17 different thesis. HP The robes are royal blue velvet and Norman Jeglum of Fairdale, N. D., It is expected that some of Profes- March 2—Norway and Norwegian Melitta Muedeking of Arcadia, Wis., sor Holvik's former students will be His thesis, "Fantasy In The Form and very susceptible to pressing. culture will be given special emphasis Of Variations," is an original musical Ruth B&kke of Hatetad and Randolph directing bands entered :n the compe- at Concordia this spring through the They are gathered similar to grad- Jerde of Britton, S. D. i tition. composition. Written on variations of visit of the Crown Prince and the pre- an original theme, the composition was uation gowns, falling in straight sentation of an all Grieg program on played recently by the Civic orchestra full lines to six inches above the May 17. Norwegian Independence day. of Rochester, N. Y. floor. The sleeves are large and Thompson To Direct Second Concert Grieg's opera, "Olav Trygvasson," Professor Christiansen is now wait- loose, lined with white satin match- sung by the mixed chorus of 80 voices, ing for recordings the Civic orchestra accompanied by a 40-piece orchestra, ing the simple white colors. Heavy made of his composition. Although he and warm, the velvet demands fas- Of F-M Civic Orchestra On Sunday will constitute the main feature of the completed work toward his master's concert. Following the opera, the degree in composition at the Eastmaji tidious care, as it shines easily Mar. 9—Playing its second concert of Concordia concert band will play sev- School of Music at Rochester last sum- and shows water spots. eral Grieg numbers. this season, the Fargo-Moorhead Civic | ! mer, Professor Christiansen will not This purchase has faced the man- orchestra, directed by Prof. Sigvald Olav Eidbo will have the leading obtain his degree until next spring. Thompson will appear in the Elks club male role, that of the high priest. agement with a major problem — auditorium Sunday at 3:30 p. m. The Other soloists are Helen Bondy, Thel- In addition, two new choir songs, for where to find trunks spacious orchestra presented the Concordia ma Dahlstrom and Hilda Bestul. Se- which Professor Christiansen has writ- enough for 57 velvet gowns. ten original music, have just been pub- 1 Music hour Feb. 19. lection of Lorraine Isakson to sing the lished by the Kjos Publishing company. PAUL J. CHRISTIANSEN First appearance in the new ap- Formed in 1931 as a special feature part of Volva concludes casting. Doug- parel was nt Valley City Tuesday las Sillers is business manager and Chicago. They are titled '"Unto The woodwind quintet, string quartet and of the North Dakota Federation of Mu- Lord1' and ' Ma^nicat." night. Director Christiansen ap- sic clubs convention the orchestra has Clifford Holth and Mike Peinovich orchestra. Professor Christiansen has also com- A graduate of St. Olaf in 1934, he has praised the choir in their royal garb continued, supported by contributions are on the stage committee. with the caution, "Whatever you Mr. Engebret 1*hormodsgaard, in- pleted three movements for a sym- alio studied at Oberlin college, Oberlin, of service clubs, musical organizations do, don't sit on a water fountain!'* and individuals, While the concert structor in voice, will direct the pro- phony, written several choir compo- Ohio. He came to Concordia conser- Sunday is free, an offering will be duction and Prof. J. A. Holvik will sitions and has composed works for a vatory of music in September, 1937. taken to defray expenses. direct the orchestra. Prof. J. A. Holvik is assistant con- Department Of Art ductor; Jack Sampson, violin instructor 56 Singers Chosen For Male Chorus at the Fargo conservatory, is concert- Music Groups Mass Added To Curriculum master. Other Concordia talent in the Oct. 6— Engebret Thormodsgaard, ley, Ray Morrau of Battle Lake, Sig- orchestra is Robert Lium and Miriam Talent To Present director, has announced personnel of fried Lysne of Pek.n, N, D., Fred Dom- This Year; 46 Enroll Stockton and Rolf Logan, cellists; Ma- mer of Ledger, Mont., Howard Johns- rian Olson, bassoon; Edward Johns- the Male chorus following final try- hoy of Moorhead, Philmoro Dahlberg Sept. 22—Enrollment in Concordia's hoy, clarinet, and Howard Johnshoy, Annual Yule Concert outs Tuesday. Fifty-six men compose new Department of Art totals 46, Miss of Audubon, Delwin Laane of Lisbon, Dora Berg, department head, revealed French horn. This is the first year SIGVALD THOMPSON Dec. 8—A record crowd is expected the group. N. D., Clifton Thompson of Pelican Ra- that wind instruments have been in- this week. for Concordia's annual Christmas con- Singing second bass will be Justin pids, and Weldon Rasmussen of Medi- cluded. cert to be given by massed talent of all cine Lake, Mont. Largest art class is beginning draw- Professor Thompson is assistant di- New Time Schedule musical organizations Sunday in Trini- Dyrud of Maddock, N. D., Clinton East- ing and painting with 26 registered. A ty Lutheran church, Moorhead. Selected to sing first tenor are Ar- class for special students from 9 to 12 rector of the Concordia conservatory of man of Fergus Falls, Norris Iverson of thur Bratlie of Veblen, S. D,, Kenneth music. Initiated By Sunday After the opening soprano recitive Binford, N. D., Randolph Jerde of Brit- a. m. Friday is offered by Miss Berg, Olson of Moorhead, Norman Jeglum of but no academic credit is given for the and a processional hymn, a string quar- ton, S. D., Walter Hellekson of Fergus Fairdale, N. D. Selmor Knutson of tet will play "Adiago" by Hayden and p course. Music Broadcasts Falls, Alvin Rogcn of Wbodburn, Ore., Belgrade, Alvin Wickstrom of Alberta, Mu Phi Epsilon Offers "Andante" by Mozart. Jack Sampson, Donald Bentley of Twin Valley, Elmer Sept. 22—Initiating a new time Robert Lium, Rolf Logan and Sigvald Paul Gable of Rocky Boy, Mont., Lester Laursen of Tacoma, Wash., James Hor- schedule and 30-program scries, the Thompson, all of the Fargo conserva- Ladbury, Daisy, N. D., ton of Alexander, N. D. Kermit Pilt- Public Program Series tory, compose the quartet. t Concordia Music hour will be Robert Salaba of Bathgate, N. D., ingsrud of Leeds, N. D., Douglas Sillers Dec. 1—Rolf Logan, violinist, assisted Under direction of Prof. Paul Chris- of Calvin, N. D., Charles Rada of New broadcast over WDAY, Sundays at Clifford Gronneberg of Sutton, N, D., by Mrs. F. P. Anmoth, reader, will •1:30 p. m. instead of 10:30 p. m., the tiansen, the a capella choir will sing. England, N. D., and Wallace Norell of be presented by Phi Iota chapter of Mu Orvin Wiberg of Trail, Allan Johnson radio time used last year. Continuing the vocal program the Fingal, N. D. Phi Epsilon, national honor music so- mixed chorus, directed by Prof. Enge- of Finley, N. D., Erling Ericteon of rority, Dec. 5 at 8:15 p. m. in the col- Second tenors are Lloyd Larson of The Sunday program begins Con- bret Thormordsgaard, will sing three Fillmore, N. D., Floyd Martinson of Hanks, N. D., Martin Eidbo of Bowdon, lege auditorium. This program will cordia's thirteenth year in radio. numbers. Choir and chorus will com- DeGratt, Lester Ronsberg of Oakes, N. N. D.t Alton Swedberg of Battle Lake, be the first in a series open to the Regular broadcasts of the chapel bine to sing "Break Forth, O Beautious public without charge. D., Mervin Syverson of Ulen, Carl Andor Myrom of Oakloo, Norman Roos hour at 9:45 a. m. will be resumed Heavenly Light," by Bach and "Lulla- of Hitterdal, Rudolf Bjorgan of Good- by on Christmas Eve" by Christian- Bailey of Grafton, N. D., and Robert Monday. ridge, Henry Globstad of Lake Park, Mar. 16—Stanley R. Avery, pianist sen. Sunderland of Crookston. Howard Mortenson of Pequot, Richard and composer, will give a lecture re- Howard Nelson, instructor in radio Under sponsorship of the Music club, The first bass section includes Julius Melby of Sauk Rapids, Vernon Hukee cital, sponsored by Phi Iota chapter of and a regular staff member of concert arrangements were in charge Hovland of St. Paul, Orvis Hanson of of Erskine, John Dyste of Forman, N. Mu Phi Epsilon, national honor music WDAY, will again be the announcer of Gladys Borstad, Tioga, N. D., Doris Kelliher, Clarence Johnson of Battle D., Chester Paulson of Nielsville, and sorority in the college auditorium March Quammen, Veblen, S. D,, and Obert Lake, Maurice Kaushagen of Twin Val- David Halbakken, Pelican Rapids. 27 at 8:15 p. m. for the Sunday radio hour. Begin- ning Sunday and continuing Salveson, Rothsay, working with Pro- fessors Thormodsgaard and Christian- through April 30, a totaJ of 30 half- sen and Miss Clara Duea. THE CONCORDIAN hour performances will be given by W. G. WOODWARD CO-, Inc. Published WMICIT during the •chool jmx musical organizations on the cam- except darins the vacation, holiday and pus, from the Conservatory of Mu- "EVERYTHING TO WEAR" examination period*, by student* of Con* sic and by the Phi Iota chapter of A Sweeping Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings, Millinery, oordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. Notions, Eic. DORA A. 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SIGURDSON, Owner Interstate Business College Springfield, S. D. For five years ah« AII-American Honor Rating In National was head of the art department at Phone 791 315 Broadway, FARGO 506 CENTER AVE. FARGO. NORTH DAKOtA Schohutie Preu Association 1029-14. Texas Womens college, Fort Worth, Ffnt Honor Ratine 1BS4-19B8. Tex. Thursday, April 20, 1939. THE CONCORDIAN Page Three. Parade Of Society Talent 11 Scholars Drama Season Opens With Presentation To Open Public Programs Admitted To Of 'Good Hope' By Concordia Theater Oct. 13—Literary society talent will tion. Each society will be allowed two Nov. 17—Concordia playgoers go on parade when Alpha Kappa Chi entrants. Alpha Society will be transported to a Dutch and Mondamin groups present the first Plan.; for a cooperative magazine to fishing village and plunged into replace the four magazines published Mar. 2—Alpha society is no longer in a series of public programs for dormant. the midst of a storm at sea by the societies last year will be pre- when "The Good Hope/' fall freshmen Nov. 12. Nu Sigma Rho and sented to the societies for adoption. Without a student member the past Delta Rho will give the second per- Under this plan nil societies will semester, 11 were added this week up- all-college play, is presented in formance Nov. 19 and Lambda Delta choose the editor, who will appoint on compilation of final ratings. the college auditorium at 8:15 p.m. to- Sigma—Alpha Epsilon Sigma Dec. 3. his associates from the other seven morrow. First production to be given Requirements for membership in the- under the newly organized Concordia The final program will be presented societies. society are that the student have 85 by Alpha Zeta and Athenians Dec. 10. theater, it is directed by Mrs. Norma per cent of the total number possible Gooden Ostby, sponsored by the Alpha A revised pledging system has been Nov. 3—By attending the homecom- honor points. Members are admitted adopted this year by the Intersociety Alpha cast of Alpha Psi Omega, na- ing breakfast Saturday of their chosen after they have completed five semes- tional dramatic fraternity. council.
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3 Button Suits fhe New Spring Suits and Topcoats Balmacaan Topcoats $16.75 to $29.50 We give S&H Green Stamps. No Sales Tax. Use the Palace Payment Plan. The Store for College Men MOORHEAD, MINK. Page Six. THE CONCORDIAN Thursday, April 20, 1939. Concordia To Open 48th Year Crown Prince Olav To Speak At Commencement Sept. 9 With Orientation Days • Each year the first five days of the College Will Hold first semester, Sept. 9 to 13 next fall, 200 Radio Parties are designated as Freshman days at Exercises Outside Concordia. Classes will begin Sept. 13. UniteCobbersDuring Following a noon luncheon the first day of school, freshmen will be given Evening Of June 8 college entrance examinations andother March 16—For the first timo in Con- Christmas Vacation tests. The freshman "mixer" will be cordia's history royalty will deliver the Dec. 15—Approximately 200 radio held Saturday evening in the gymna- commencement address. parties over the northwest will climax sium, when new students will learn President J. N. Brown announced the holiday sea:on for hundreds of college songs and yells and get ac- yesterday that he had received word of Concordia alumni, students, prospective quainted with each other. Crown Prince Olav's acceptance of an student.; and old friends of the college, Meetings of Mission Crusaders and invitation to rpeak at the exercises Doi\ 28. the Luther league together with a June 8. He will speak in English. vesper service make up the Sunday With Arthur Wigdahl acting as chair- program. • * • man, a committee consisting of Howard Following a lecture on "The Fresh- Deviating from tradition, the ser- Nelson of WDAY, Prof. W. F. Schmidt man Curriculum," registration will be- vice will be held at 8 p. m. on the and Prof. G. L. Sehoberg is drafting gin Monday and continue through lawn in front of the Main, weather final perfected arrangements for the Tuesday. Freshmen will be assisted permitting. fourtli annual radio party of Concor- in choosing their courses by individual • * • dia from 10:30 to 11 p. m. advisers. A. I. Johnson, Fargo, vice consul of • • • A course in orientation is required North Dakota, received word of the For the first time since inaugura- of all yearlings. Instructors lecture on Crown Prince's decision from Wilhelm tion of (he parties, two short wave subjects designed to adapt the incom- Morgcnstjcrne, Norwegian minister to stations will be used in addition to DR. J. N. BROWN, president of Con- ing student to college life. the United States, though E. B. Hobe of WDAY. Howard Nelson will be cordia college since 1925. In the curriculum next fall new Eng- the Norwegian consulate in St. Paul. THURSDAY AFTERNOON IN THE GERMAN OFFICE on stationed at the WDAY studio, tak- lish courses will be the Victorian Age, • • * ing charge of the studio program. a three-hour course in the study of With Crown Princess Martha the the third floor of the library finds the genial professor of German Ken Kennedy, WDAY program Victorian prose and verse, and Ameri- Crown Prince will spend two days, and French busy at work on the week's newscast for WDAY. chairman, will control the short Concordia Becomes can Writers, a four-hour two-semester Juno 8-9, in Fargo and Moorhead. With a copy of The Concordian propped in front of him and wave units near and about the cam- course. • • • pus. flanked by copies, of Shakespeare and a book of quotations, Prof. • • * Travel Unit Member In the German department a three- hour course in Old) and Middle High Both are extremely popular and are G. L. Schoberg takes news of the week, blends it with a bit Lighting effects will be described by likely to win favor with local residents, Mar. 2—Chosen one of 40 colleges in German Literature and a three-hour of pleasant philosophy-—and the Cobbercast results. announcers using portable units as the United States, Concordia has joined course covering the Classical Period Dr. Brown said. Dr. Brown met the they approach the college. President pair while with the band in Norway a Every Friday at 9:45 a.m. the Cobbercast is broadcast in- the. Bureau of University Travel, an will be offered. ; J. N. .Down's house will be the first Latin America, the Far East and His- few years ago. "Plans for their visit stead of the usual cnapel period. Rapidly growing jn popularity, stop, where the president will light a organization to provide fellowships for tory of Civilization are all three-hour on our campus are in appreciation for -. c o , , , , , , ...... _ candle in his window, which will be a faculty study of the Far East, President courses to be given in the history de- all the royal family did for Concordia, Professor Schober* s broadcast has earned him the title of Con- signal for the simultaneous lighting of J. N. Brown announced yesterday. partment for the first time. and especially the hearty reception ex- Col'dia's ace news commentator, candles at every Cobber party. The Bureau, which is not a commer- tended the band in its Norway tour," • * * cial agency but an educational founda- he said. The program will be switched to Bismarck, N, D., where a handful tion for interpretation of foreign cul- Carl Narveson '25, Chosen President of Bismarck students will have the tures, arranges the 40 colleges in five Placement Bureau (,269 Degree Grads .smallest party in the Bismarck groups of eight colleges. Once every Of Alumni At 47th Homecoming studios. five years each college will appoint one Has Good Record Found In Far Places: * * • of its faculty to a fellowship providing Nov. 3—A former football captain and Back at the WDAY studios, high- two-thirds of the expense on a summer April 20—During the past decade Alpha society member, Carl R. Narve- lights of the Concordia calendar will be vacation study tour in the Orient. the question "Where do we go from Alaska To Africa j son '25, was elected president of the here?" has been of increasing im- presented, with well-known voices Thus eight college instructors would Dec. 8—Of the 1,269 living Concordia ] Alumni association Saturday. He suc- dramatizing outstanding events. portance, and it is to answer that ques- degrec graduates, 22 are scattered: ceeds Morris Fredericks '26. A. C. tour the East each summer under guid- tion the Placement bureau exists. As the dosing ceremony of the even- abroad from South Africa to Alaska, Christopherson '24, was elected vice ance of competent American experts. Its purpose is to render service to from warring China to peace-loving president and Omar Magelssen '36, was ing, the Hymn to Concordia will be i Concordia would tend a representative the graduates in obtaining their first Norway, in Honolulu, Madagascar and re-elected secretary-treasurer. sung, with the Moorhead party lead- every five years. The college is under position and to Canada. i IVTr. Narveson is at present super- ing the singing. no financial obligation. aid them in According to the Alumni Register intendent of Lake Park public schools, promotions af- now being printed, the remainder are ] Homecoming events were climaxed ter they have distributed over 29 of the United States : Sunday with services at Trinity church, All-Time Registration Marks Topple acquired some and Washington, D. C. Thirteen may j programs of the campus religious or- I employ m e n t be found in the southern states of Vir- ganizations and a reception and Wo- experience. ginia, Texas, Tennessee, New Mexico, menj league tea in Fj els tad hall. Sev- As 523 Register First Semester For the past Missouri, Florida and Arizona. eral hundred alumni, visitors and stu- 13 years the dents were guests at the reception. Sept. 15—Surpassing all pre- mores, 115, and freshmen, I7J). bureau has vious three-day registration fig- There are seven unclassified stu- been under di- In the East, Illinois, New York, Indi- rection of Prof. ana, Maryland. Massachusetts, Ohio, ures since Concordia became an dents. High tribute was given President accredited senior college, the en- Peter Ander- Pennsylvania and Washington, D. C, J. N. Brown by Julius J. Elster "19, Twenty-two students from colleges rollment yesterday reached 456. in an area betwen Parkland, Wash., son. "Place- claim 56 graduates. KilLsboro, N. D., at the Founders day ment reflects Three slates in the far West, Wash- program Saturday evening. "The largest At the end of the corresponding three- and Haverford, Pa., have transferred to Concordia this year. Three are economic con- ington, Oregon and California have 13 enrollment in Concordia's history, erec- day registration period last year the ditions," Pro- graduates each, Wyoming has four tion of Fjelstad hnll and student center grand total was 434, missing the 1938 students who took their freshman CARL R. NARVESON work here. Peter Anderson fessor Ander- and Idaho ,six. and success in developing Concordia's mark by 22. son says. "In 1935, 1936 and 1937 standards are indicative of an adminis- placement was relatively easy, and we By far the largest number are found trative executive of high quality," Mr. were arranged in formation of a big "C" Sept. 29—Robert Borstad, senior, in the recreation room. Sept. 22.—Registration yesterday became Concordia's 500th student obtained positions for 100 per cent of in the Northwest, extending from Elster said. topped last year's mark on the our graduates. Michigan to Montana, from the Cana- College freshmen were permitted to Wednesday when he registered. same date by Kt. The total now is Registration was 12 higher yes- "In 1938 placement dropped a little dian line to Nebaska. Almost half of doff their green headgear after winning and we did not quite reach 100 per the remaining 1,116 arc in Minnesota A record breaking number—175 per- the tug-of-war and men's foot race. 487 as compared with 474 last year. terday than a year ago to main- sons — attended the annual banquet in The number registered by classes tain the record-breaking pace of cent. Prospects now are good and the with North Dakota 220 behind. South The contests were held during halves early demands have been especially Dakota ranks next with 50. Fjelstad hall Saturday night. Tables of the St. John's-Cobber football game. is: seniors, 80; juniors, 106; sopho- this yvar's enrollment. Appor- tioned by classes there are 87 sen- good, but whether another 100 per cent iors, 108 juniors, 117 sophomores, record will be realized will depend 180 freshmen and 8 unclassified on the extent of economic recovery," students. he said. The Placement bureau assists in any field of employment. Inquiries come Mar. 16—Final registration figures to the bureau from all over the for the first semester show a grand United States and remote points. With total of 523 students enrolled, accord- the constantly increasing alumni body ing to figures in the new catalog is- the bureau has become one of the sued this week. Listed are 79 seniors, busiest spots on the campus, closing 91 juniors, 119 sophomores, 214 fresh- for no vacations, working the year men and 20 unclassified students. around. A BUILDING MATERIAL Central Lumber Co. Moorhead, Minnesota
Lonnor Truase Carol McDonald Muvli BrodlB Viola Zlculler Helm Co-op-o-grams.. The Cass-Clay Co-op Creamery association is a pro- ducers' co-operative marketing association. A pro- ducers' co-operative association is voluntary action on the part of the producers to obtain parity with other groups of our society. \ Helen B rot en—T helm a Rue j How to make the most attractive and | palatable Christmas pastries and sweet- The Cass-Clay Co-op Creamery 1 meats was the subject in hand when a j Forum cameraman visited home economics Association 1 classes in the new student center at Con- ; cordia college, these pictures being a cross- PHONE 1355 section of activities in the new $10,000 student center on the campus. Five co-eds, upper left, were mixing and heating ingre- dients for delicate Norse pastry on one of the convenient electrically-equipped work The Student's Choice ... tables; Miss Florence Krucger, head of the school's home economics department, lower left, was tasting the product of the school Fairmont's Better Food Products ovens, and Jean Hopeman, lower right, was We Cater to Banquets and School Pnrties—Punch nnd Frappe— displaying the toothsome results, to go on Fre© Punch Bowls and Cups with Every Order the tables at holiday feasts on the campus. Another Christmas project, upper right, was coming out of a loom in the needlework ^FAIRMONT CREAMERY Co^
;-'• •• • .-,....**(•; department, occupying the third floor of the center. (Fargo Forum Photos.) MUi Kmefer Mill HoDetnan Thursday, April 20, 1939. THE CONCORDIAN Page Seven. Rognstad's Strategy These Eight Gridders Featured In Season's Play In Piper Tilt Gets Praise Of Reporter By LOUIS GREENE In The Minneapolis Tribune Feb. 20—Joe Rognstad, cagy conch of the Concordia college cagers from Moorhcad, Minn., sprang a well-conceived defense on m Mainline Satur- day night in (he Piper field- house. The Cob- bers, m u c h- GRIM DETERMINATION marks the faces of Assistant henten in the Coach Norman Nordstraml, left; Coach Joe Rojrnstad, cen- title chase this ter, and Capt. Bob Nick, right, as they map final plans for winter, gave "Junking the Johnnies" at the homecoming football game Coach Joe Hut- ton of Hamlinc this afternoon.— (Oct. 29.) headaches for three-fourths of the game with a tight zone «Ie- Athletic Participation Assured Each Rognstad fense w h i c h massed five men under the bas- ket. Kognstad figured it out Man By New Intramural Program properly, knowing Button refuses to permit his men to shoot from Oct. 20—Athletic competition is as- Tuffy Holth, Fairdalc, N. D., finished anywhere else than under (he bas- sured every Concodia male student in top position of the intramural vol- ket, so he massed his tall boys in with the introduction of an expanded leyball tournament this week although that zone and they not only tied intramural program, Joe Rognstad, a play-off match with the Aces was the Pipers in knots but grabbed a physical education director, explained necessary Monday night to break a tie majority of the rebounds. today. which resulted after regular compe- An innovation in the physical educa- tition. Only a couple of breaks in the tion program this year, intramural Members of the Toppers' winning last 10 minutes' play gave Ham- competition replaces the former phy- team besides Holth are Wilmer Bug- line two tip-in baskets which broke sical education drills. stad, Sheycnne, N. D.; Vernon Arnc- the continued deadlock and gave With all men students included as j:on, Edmore, N. D.; Guilford Fossum, them the lead which permitted a members, eight athletic clubs form the Loma, N. D.; Orville Hipler, Spring stalling game for victory. competitive groups for the program. Brook, N. D.; Gerald Strandc, Oklee; But the Pipers doffed their hats The eight organized clubs are the Vul- Norris Iverson, Binford, N. D.; Andor to Rogrustad's strategy after the tures, Tbppors, Polecats, Jitterbugs, My rum, Oklee, and Morris Ulring, game. And he deserved it. Flying Norsemen, Park Ave. Debs, Roth say. Aces and Bearcats. Willard Lindquist, Oklee, has been appointed intramural ir.anager. Brodin, Misner Elected Six-Man Grid Leader '39 Grid Co-Captains March 2—Sweeping through both New Teacher Here first and second rounds of basket- ball competition without a single Sept. 15—A man largely responsible defeat in all 14 contests, the Vul- for the introduction and popularity of tures arc undisputed Intramural six-man football in this territory has cage champions. Competition was become an instructor in the Concordia completed yesterday when the Vul- physical education department. tures, captained by Carl Grimsnid, He is Donald Gates, director of phy- Seniors' Title Sweep Highlights Women's Athletics Moor head, swamped the Flying sical education at March 23—Youth bowed to age and of the WAA last Saturday, Jean Hope- Hermoine Kagen, Ayr, N. D., and Vi- Norsemen, with Vint McDonald, Horace Mann experience as women members of the man. Moorhead, senior, has been se- vian Johnson, Edmore, N. D. I law-ley, pacing the Vultures with school in Fargo. A senior class made a clean sweep of the lected the women's honor athlete for Features of the open house, based on seven field goals. graduate of Grin- 1938-39. a nursery theme, included tap dances, nell college and champion: hips of the three toiirna- Miss Hopeman was one of five se- drills, cajisthenical acts, a style review Tuffy Holth's Toppers, their record with his advance jments, sponsored annually by the col- nior women who had earned 1,400 of a typical Betty Coed's spring ward- work done at the in the second round unsullied up to last Uttitt* Brotflm Floyd' lege Women's Athletic association, points in the WAA activities which was robe and musical numbers. week, lost their chance of tying for first University of Io- when they placed first in the Interclass a requirement. Other candidates for Miss Clara Rugland, director of wo- wa, he will teach Dec. 8—Concordia lettermen at their place by losing to the Vultures and to basketball tourney yesterday. the honor were Martha Amdal, Lake men's physical education, is adviser of the Park Ave. Debs. Members of the courses in theory annual football banquet Thursday elect- Park; Imogenc Baker, Van Hook, N. D.; the WAA. Vultures are Marsh Dyke, Fairmount, and admmistra- ed Floyd Misner, guard from Interna- The tourneys, together with an open N. D.; Bob Sunderland, Crookston; Mil- tion of physical tional Falls, and Unite Brodin, tackle house entertainment, arc the chief ac- ran e Mlekelson, Callawuy; Alvin Israeli- education. from Clitheral, as co-captains of the tivities of the Concordia WAA which sen. Wolf Point, Mont.; Colin Sillers, As recognition 1930 Concordia eleven. Brodin and Mis- is the center of women's activities at College Offers Scoutmasters' Training ner, standouts in the Cobber forward the college. About 50 Cobber women Calvin, N. D.; Gene Arnberg, Averill; Don Gates of his ability, Vernon Hukee. Erskine; Donald Bent- Gates has been in- wall the past season, succeed Bob Nick, are WAA members. ley, 'iVin Valley, and McDonald. vited to address the central district of senior. For 13th Year; Seven Patrols Formed the Physical Education association at Alan Hopeman, Moorhcad, voted the Seniors were forced to share the cage outstanding freshman gridder by his March 16—For the thirteenth conse- , ment, the course may ultimately Dec. 15— The Toppers, captained by ] Sioux City. Iowa, March 29-ApriI 1, championship with the sophomore wo- cutive year, Concordia will offer a quality the cnrollce for a scout- It is possible under the present set- teammates, was awarded the Rev. Fre- men as the second year students de- drik Schtotz trophy for scholarship and course in scoutmasters' training, Joe masters' key. up at Concordia to secure cither a ma- feated the seniors in the deciding game Rognstad, athletic director, announced jor or minor in physical education. athletic ability. According to H. C. Gilbert of Fargo, 13 Bid For Positions yesterday. this week. Concordia is a. pioneer in scout executive for the Red River Val- Going through the round-robin tour- scoutmasters' training, being one of the ley, the training course makes the stu- On Tennis Team; Track ney undefeated, the senior women also first colleges in the United States to dent a more valuable asset in his com- 12 Veterans Will Form Nucleus won the WAA kittenball tourney title offer the course which has since been munity and has often been the decid- Prospects Not Bright last fall. The sophomores were run- adopted at several schools. ing factor in securing a good job. nersup. In the volleyball tourney, the The course will open Friday evening, Bsides Gilbert, instructors of the March 30—Answering the call for try -For Rognstad's '40 Basketball Team seniors were tied with juniors after March 24, and will continue for eight subject w^ll be Paul W. Mooro, assist- outs for varsity tennis competition this regular competition was completed but weeks, with one credit to be given. The ant scout executive; C. J. Probosco, week were 13 candidates with more March 9—Losing only one letter- doomed for disappointment when won in a rubber game that decided class will meet two hours each week. Coach Rognstad's cage ranks were field executive; Coach Rognstad and being expected to bid for positions. man through graduation, Conch Joe the championship. Doris Tronson, Not designed to train the student other Concordia faculty members. Tennis, together with track, heads the thinned because of various crieum- Hillsboro, a junior, won the WAA to be an accomplished scoutmaster Rognstad will have a nucleus of 12 stances. An overnight hike to Camp Sha- minor sports program at the college. veteran players with which to mould archery title. but rather an instruction of the wandasse, near Detroit Lakes, will Only two members arc back from hi.; 1939 - 40 basketball ent ry in the Marsh Dyke and Mike Feinovich, Given the award at the open house fund amen tnals of troop manage- complete the course, and the candidates last season's squad, Minnesota college conference. who were expected to furnish the upon the successful completion of all timber necessary to produce a Alf Stavig, Rosholt, Duane Fukum, Moorhead, is the requirements, will receive scoutmasters' S. D., last year's championship contender, were lost certificates from the Red River Valley graduating member. Returning for soon because of ineligibility. Later captain, and Or- the next season will be Co-captains Freshmen Make Good Showing As council. vin Bilstad, Fargo. Thompson's services became un- Norman Roos, Hitterdai, and Curtis available when an injured toe In charge of coach- Thompson, Moorhead; Robert Wal- ing tennis is Rev. forced him to the sidelines for a Gridders Continue Spring Practice strom, Fosston; Harold Poier, Osna- long period. Lien was lost to the Carl B. Ylvisaker. brock, N. D.; Marshall Lien, Gardner, Baseball May Be Added Matches arranged squad when he was unable to at- March 30—Concordia's grid eleven, promise of developing into varsity ma- N. D., and Bill Burckhard, Devils tend school the second semester. which broke even in its two-game in- terial. In opinion of Assistant Coach include: at St. Tho- Lake, N. D., all lettermen this season, Norman Nordstrajid, George Sorben, To Major Cob Sports mas, May 12; at Although working under those han- vasion of Canada with the tough Re- and Dick Melby, Sauk Rapids; Martin gina Roughriders and Calgary Bronks Williston, N. D., and Terry Johnson, April 5— With preliminary plans Hamline, May 13; Kranz, Underwood, N. D.; Ernie Carl- dicaps and with only three returning Shelly, have shown up well in the at Macalester, May lettermen as a nucleus, Rognstad as- last September, will probably make a under way for the addition of baseball son, Finley, N. D.; James Aker, Fargo; trip into the southern statets next fall backfield, while Harry Rishworth, Bis- as a major sport, Concordia may see an 15; Macalaster at Joel Njus, New London, and Alan sembled a quintet which tormented marck, N. D., and Leroy Soberg, their foes and which wound up in if present plans materialize, it was expansion of its athletic calendar this Concordia, May 20; Hopeman, Moorhead. Moorhead, have been impressive in spring. Ylvisaker and participation in sixth position in conference standings. learned today. the line. Heartening news to Cobber cage Coach Joe Rognstad; together with the state meet at Hamline, May 25-26. The Cobbers' conference schedule fans is the possibility that Halvor Other aspirants from the freshman student representatives, mot with the Although prospects for track are includes Macalester here, Oct. 7; at Johnson, Aneta, N. D., now in FULLER WINS PING-PONG TITLE St. Johns university, Oct. 24; St. Marys squad include Edwin Astrup, Dilworth; athletic board Saturday when some of poor, the frosh class includes two pro- California, may rctu rn to Con - Andy Myrum, Oklee; Kenneth Ristu- the details of a baseball program were mising candidates: Harvey Perman, March 30—Edgar Fuller, Moorhead, here, Oct. 21; St. Thomas here, Oct. cordia next fall. 28, and St. Olaf there, Nov. 4. ben, Gwinner, N. D.; Howard Morten- acted upon. Another meeting will be Moorhead, a speedy dash man, and became the college ping-pong cham- held in the near future to make final pion last week when he defeated the Several candidates from the frosh son, Pequot; John Dyste, Forman, N. Alan Hopeman, Moorheadt winner of plans and definite decision will be After starting the past season with other finalist, James Brnden, Moor- squad, coached last fall by former D.; Alvin Isachsen, Wolf Point, Mont., the state high school high jump last and Olaf Johnson, Ulen. reached as to the possible extent of a spring. a bang, Cobber expectations were head. captain Gene Cowles, have given Seasoned players reporting were baseball program in its initial year. Alden Setnes, Edmore, N. D.; Ernie Approximately 25 men have indicat- Carlson, Finley, N. D.; S:g Severtson, ed that they would try to win a place Lake Park; Ralph Jensen, Devils Lake; on the teams and many of them have Martin Kranz, Underwood, N. D.; Wil- already started to loosen up their sal- mer Bugstad, Sheyenne, N. D;. Gerald ary wings. Most of these men have Grey, Valley City, N. D.; Randolph had considerable previous experience Grohnke, Lidgerwood, N. D.; Norman and feel that they could hold their own Lorcntzen, Dilworth; Raymond Car- against any of the neighboring college riere, Middle River; Floyd Misner, In- or independent teams. ternational Falls, a co-captain; BUI Burckhard, Devils Lake, N. D., and Ray Ludwig, Page, N. D. John Mul- F-M Comets Recruit Three lan, St. Paul, who captained the fresh- man football team at Tulane uni- Concordia Hockey Performers versity is a welcome addition to the Jan. 19—Three Concordia students backfield. have been recruited into the ranks of Co-captain Unite Brodin, Clitherall; the Fargo-Moorhead Comets, local Lester Perry, Appleton, and Jerry Pet- hockey team and members of the North erson, Fargo, are not in school this Dakota amateur hockey leagues They semester but are expected to resume are Ronald MacGregor, Rainy River, their studies in the fall. Graduating Ont.; Leif Johnson, Jamestown, N. D., lettermen are Capt. Bob Nick, Dil- and John Thvedt, Iaghom, Sask.t Can. worth; Kermit PilUngsrud, Leeds, N. Concordia's representatives havo all D.; Einar Solo, Nevis; Carl Grimsrud, previously acquired experience, Thvedt SIXTH RANKING TEAM in the final conference Walstrom, Harold Poier, Norman Roos, Joel Njus and Alan Hitterdai; Dan Liane, Lisbon, N. D.; and MacGregor having played with standings, these 12 Concordia cagers wound up season play Hopeman. Second row, Duane Fiskum, James Aker, Dick Clifftott Thompson, pelican Rapids; Canadian Amateur league teams, and Feb. 27 with a record of five wins and seven losses for a Melby, Martin Kranz, Bill Burckhard, Curt Thompson, Philmore Dahlberg, Audubon, and Johnson having performed with Jamea- .417 rating. First row, left to right, Ernie Carlson, Bob Coach Joe Rognstad. m Willard Lindquist, Ol town hockey squids.
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REV. ROY A. HARRIS VILLE, new- comer to the pulpit of Trinity Lutheran church, official worshipping place of Cobbers, sprang into rapid popularity with M
WOE UNTO FROSH who forget to wear ; for the opposite sex are penalties prescribed by sophomore vigilance committee. This cus- the traditional green cap before homecoming! torn may go if a student-inspired movement Paddling for male offenders and hair-braiding this year is adopted.
EROTHER AND SISTKR net cul- minated this .^printf when Jean Hope- num of Moorhead, left, was named honor athlete of the Women's Athletic a sociation. Previously brother Alan was awarded the Frederik Schiotz trophy as most valuable player on the freshman football squad. There are many brother-sister duos on tin- cam- PAGEANT OF PICP enacted during pus but rarely does honor come the the homecoming game. A solid section >ame year to one family as happened formed letters honoring St. Johns, to the Hopemans this year. Concordia and Queen Imo^ene.
CROWN PRINCE OLAV OF NORWAY, who will give NEWEST BUILDING on the campus is the student cen- ter. With the department of home economics on the top the commencement address at Concordia June 8. two floors, the bookstore occupies the ground floor.
TRULY GRATEFUL and feeling lx>tter after a narrow escape from drowning in the Red river below the north Fargo-Moorhead dam last FIRST LADY OF COBBERDOM during homecoming summer, Lloyd, 13, son of Mr. festivities Oct. 28-30 was Miss Imogene Baker of Van Hook, and Mrs. Oscar Jacobson, N. D., Concordia's All-American queen pictured above in her Moorhead, talks it over with Duane FUkum, a Concordia robes as a Mandan Indian Princess. senior, who rescued him.
GETTING IN THE MOOD for carnival time Jan. 14 are GENERATORS OF PEP are the three students shown Floyd Misner of International Falls, left, men's dormitory above in characteristic pose. Left to right they are Clifford president, and Parnell Setness of Ed more, N. D., general ar- Ohlen of Hallock; Rose Hahn of Leonard, N. D., and Rooter rangements chairman, as they test part of the equipment for King Ronald MacGregor of Rainey River, Ont, Can, merrymaking.