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Lehmann Hall . . . “Lone and impressive, in its field it stood.” YEARS OF FAITH by Ruth Wittig Far out on dusty, weather-beaten Friend street Where lonely houses shoved their shingle roofs Above the rolling waves of yellow wheat And field on field of whispering rows of corn— Firm in the fearless faith which Luther held. Men of the church decided to establish A college bearing witness to their faith. Located in Ohio’s capital, The school by early destiny was meant To be the consummation of a dream. -3-
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Page 10 text:
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Capital University In eighteen hundred seventy and six Was scarcely more than just a country college. Lone and impressive, in its field it stood. Its twelve odd chimneys carrying off the smoke From each round stove. Its halt-fantastic dome Sat pompously atop the slated roof; The new-built rectangle, austerely grand. Contained accommodation for one hundred, As well as rooms for classes, library. Chapel, home for the housefather's family. And meeting place for rival social clubs Of Homonoia and Germania. Behind this dormitory stood aloof A scrawny red-brick box called “hoarding hall.” This building squatted like a sleepy pig Which only roused itself when mealtime came. The place was famed for serving thrice a day Molasses, dark and thick as liquid glue. Here, in autumnal treks the wagons came From country congregations who desired To share with Cap their bounty of supply. The bell pealed out; from classes all dismissed. Boys helped unload the carts weighed down with gifts Of apples, cabbage, butter, sausage, corn. Potatoes, spare-ribs, squash, and honey-comb. -4-
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