Alumut · ~ullrttu VOL. L INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - NOVEMBER 1967 No.1 1967 Brosius Homecoming HiUhliUhts Martha (Wigal) Walsh and Henry Lohse of the '65 Homecoming, In the absence of sound, comments poured forth that pro­ voked a great deal of laughter which, fig­ uratively speaking, rocked the rafters of Jahn Hall. Henry Lohse, a principal and jack-of-all-trades, operated the machines flawlessly. One of the outstanding highlights was the softball game between the alums and the hotel guests. Alums, who have been attend­ ing the Brosius Homecomings, have always looked forward to this contest because it is packed with action, spectacular plays, interpretation of rules (reading between the The stage was set, bui the weather was wet. lines) and the humorous heckling by the spectators. Going into this game the alums "A REUNION TO REMEMBER" had "two legs" on the trophy. Through the superb, razzle-dazzle pitching of Rudy If not, you missed WERE YOU THERE? form, The eighth Homecoming Schreiber, who was in unusually rare a wonderful time. of his teammates, and gone, but the memories will and the excellent support has come the alums retired the trophy by winning linger on. Over the three day period a the game 9 - 8. Accolades go to John total of ll5 were "aboard". Who was the and Wally for this probably Brogneaux, Branch McCracken first to arrive? Honors splendid job they did (Snider) Stevens and her family Eberhardt for the go to Colla in officiating this crucial game. No one who were already residing at the hotel. a flinched an inch when a decision was ques­ The "weather man" could have been offi­ Let's say, it could tioned--that' s what you call top-notch little more cooperative. ciating, have been better and it could have been worse. The prediction for extremely warm weather did not materialize, but it didn't make any difference. When a group of Nor­ mal College alums get together the sun is always shining in their hearts. Inciden­ tally, the sun did shine Saturday and Sun­ day--so, everyone had the opportunity to deepen his tan one or two degrees. As in the past, the program was placed in the hands of the alums and in a very short time committees were organized and activities scheduled. The program included: A Hike Around the Lake; Volleyball; Camp­ fire; Business Meeting; Sailing; Softball; Dance; Water Carnival; Free Time (Kaf­ Elkhart Lake - At the end of our campus. fee Klatsch) and Scavenger Hunt. A few changes had to be made because of weath­ The dance Saturday evening under the er but, like real campers, everything was leadership of Dorothea and Adolph Winter taken in stride. In lieu of the outdoor was a "Big Hit". Jahn Hall was converted campfire Friday evening, everyone assem­ into a ballroom and was gaily decorated bled in Jahn Hall and had a glorious time with colored streamers and posters which doing all of the campfire activities. The were enhanced greatly by the subdued light­ program closed with colorEid slides and ing effects. The theme for the evening was motion pictures taken by Mrs. straub, Mrs. to come dressed in a costume depicting Page 2 ALUM I BULLETIN Wi1r Alumni iullrtin Published three times a year by the Alumni Association of the Normal College A.G.U. of Indiana University. Editor - Fred Martin, 415 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. REPORTERS BUFFALO MICHIGAN Mrs. Margery Stocker, 60 Wichita Road 14224 Richard Strohmer, 14832 Woodmont Ave., De· Mrs. W. R. Van Nostrand, 68 Kinsey Avenue, troit 48227 Kenmore 14217 MILWAUKEE CHICAGO AREA Esther Heiden, 7425 N. 107th St. 53224 Esther Boettcher, 11562 N. Country Lane, , Illi­ Gladys Larsen, 7015 N. Oakley, Chicago Mequon, Wis. 53092 nois 60645 Dorothea Winter, 7827 North Kilbourn, Skokie PHILADELPHIA 60076 Martha Gable, 2601 Parkway 19131 CINCINNATI PITTSBURGH Hazel Orr, 245 Hillcrest, Wyoming 45215 Karl Fehrenbach, 104 Woodsdale Road 15237 Rudolph Memmel, 3061 Werkridge Drive 45211 ST. LOUIS CLEVELAND Walter Eberhardt, 9539 Trinidad Lane 63126 George Heeschen, 4585 Liberty, South Euclid Vera Ulbricht, 6327 S. Grand 63111 44121 Marie Dittrich, 5219 Lisette 63109 Sophie Lessing, 1873 Marloes 44112 TRI-CITY DISTRICT FLORIDA Gene and Loraine Mitchell, 3820 Fifteenth St., Illinois 61265 Harry Fink, 2701 Yacht Club Blvd., Ft. Lauder­ Moline, dale 33304 NEW YORK CITY LOS ANGELES Henry Schroeder, 1450 Parkchester Road, No. 2G 10462 Robert Flanagin, 3252 W. 112th St., Inglewood 90303 ROVING REPORTERS Paul Paulsen, 300 Mesa Lila, Glendale 91208 R. R. Schreiber, 3747 North Linwood, Indian­ apolis, Indiana 46218 LOUISVILLE John W. Dalton, 6069 Robison Road, Cincin­ Mrs. Ann Schnurr, 704 Zorn Ave ., No. 4 40206 nati, Ohio 45213 ALUMNI OFFICERS The Alumni Officers, elected for a three-year term at the annual business meeting of the Normal College Alumni Association in Indianapolis, November 25 , 1966, are as follows: President Norman Schulte, 5017 Newfield Ave., Cincinnati, 0. 46237 Vice-President Nick Collis, 111 Doll Parkway Syracuse, N.Y. 13214 Secretary Mrs. Melvin Oppliger, 7357 Carleton Street, University City, Mo. 63130 Treasurer Fred Martin, 415 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 ALUMNI BULLET! a Song or Book Title. Talk about ingen­ uity and creativeness--well, one had to be present to really appreciate the costumes. The judges, Mr. & Mrs. Brogneaux, Mr. & Mrs. McCracken and Mrs. Gladys (Weisheit) Engelhardt had an extremely difficult time .I Mr. and Mrs. " Camp Brosius" In comparable host. Peg an d Jack Stocker. ways prevalent; everyone was welcomed-­ no one was a stranger. The inside of their cabin was beautifully decorated with pos­ " The Million D ollar Babies." l . to A. : Peggy Hope, ters and designs drawn by Henry Loh se who, Lanky (Muenster) Schueler and Marty Putthoff. as we all !mow, is quite an artist. A great in determining the winners. Some of those big "THAN KS" to Peg & Jack fo r their who received recognition were: "Paper wonderful hospitality. Dolls", Bressler family (Rosie, Whitey, It has been said, "If you don't listen, Susan & Joey); "Me & My Shadow", Jo­ you won't learn anything". It happened dur­ hanne (Guenter) Totten and daughter; "A­ ing the Women's Balloon Breaking Relay merican Tragedy", Billie Boettjer) Stewart; (inflate-sit on it-break it), One of the moth­ "Bobbsie Twins", Shirley & Sharon Par­ ers was experiencing difficulty in breaking rett; "Million Dollar Babies", Mabelle the balloon when the excited voice of her (Lanky Muenster) Schueler, Sarah (Peggy) little son screamed, "Mama, use your Hope and Marty Putthoff; ''Tiger Rag", stomach muscles"--it worked! Earl Vornheder; "Beer Barrel Polka", Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Powell and all the kitchen Jean (Seager) Diehl; "Julius Caesar", Har­ help deserve a big vote of "THANKS" ry stewart; "Of Human Bondage", Bob for the delicious and appetizing meals they Schreiber with Karen Schulte, Kitty Bald­ served; everything moved along smoothly. ridge, Deanna and ancy Schreiber, Gail When you serve an average of ll2-ll5 meals Wolf, Jan Myers and Marsha Crockett; per sitting, it's obvious that everything ''Mammy", Matt Schreiber. must be well organized. The orchestra was smooth and had a We certainly wish to express our sin­ repertoire of music that astounded every­ cere gratitude and appreciation to John one. With hardly a pause, they went from Brogneaux and Branch McCracken for com­ polka, rhumba, cha-cha, waltz, tango--you ing to represent the School of HPER. name it and they played it. Everyone moved Honors for the largest family present flawlessly from one tempo to another with­ go to Dr. & Mrs. Fred Rohdes who have out a pause--that good old Normal College six boys; Fritzie-10; Geoffrey-8; Hans-7; training. Harold-5; Ole-3 and Larry-I. Our good friend, Harry Grabner, MC'd The alum who drove the greatest dis­ the dance like a real "pro"; never was tance was Bill Bischoff from Mt. Dora, there a dull moment. To start things off, Florida in his little green VW. Bill is re­ Harry and Henry Lohse called squares and tired and taught formerly in Cincinatti. mixers. It was· then that good old Jahn Special thanks to Bob Owen for repairing Hall began to rock and sway. It was an the "lift"! What a lift it was to many of evening of swing and sway in all the us to ride up and down the hill again. tempos--an evening to be long remembered. Following breakfast Monday, the whirr One of the most popular places aboard of the motors was the signal for departure. Camp Brosius during the free time and After many "farewells; am "aufwiedersehn" practically any other time, was Peg & many were going home or to other parts Jack stocker's "YE 0 LDE". A most con­ of the country: Walter Eberhardt and family genial atmosphere (Gemutlichkeit) was al- were going North; Herb & Mary Beth All- Page 4 ALUM I BULLETIN ender to Knoxville, Tenn.; Jack & Betty Bridge BIRTHS to Middleport, N,Y,; Bobbie Larsen, Rosie & Whitey Bressler, Dorothea & Adolph Win­ Co,ngratulations to the following proud ter, Mr. & Mrs. Walsh to Chicago; Elise parents: & Chauncey Linhart, Frances & Mel Op­ CHRISTOPHER SCOTT POLLOCK, son of pliger to St. Louis and Gene & Charlie JANE (VOGT) and THEODORE POLLOCK Mo.; Mr. & Mrs. of Indianapolis, who was born September ll Jecmen to Creve Coeur, ' H. Engelhardt to Linthinicum, Md.; Sophie 19~ Lessing & Hilda Simon to Cleveland; Dr. ROBERT KEONI OLLIGES, son of BETTY LOU (ROTH) and LARRY OLLIGES of Ewa & Mrs. Roscoe Miller, Bob & Barbara 1967. this is just a few Beach, Hawaii, who was born May 31, Owen to Indianapolis-- son of who attended Home­ KENNETH JOSEPH HEESCHEN, of the many alums DICK HEESCHEN of who probably had the TERRY (LABA) and coming.