Concordia College - Spire / Concordian Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1955 volume:

Fort Wayne, . F tbaanoseseicnapaatintentntetse SIDR ceccnnoinnnggs Y s = = Ne é pa : i ; Ba z ey : = : a iF a $ E a “ % : : E . ° “ ® : | 7 0 = bs Bo Roa g abe : : ‘ A ‘ = ; Bikameast. . ra et ell ° e % e, he raduating (Hes O | (Gunton College veliccite Ow 1955 Gee ev. VA V1 Spee We affectionately nicknamed him “Pop” because he was like a father away from home to us. He counselled us when we needed it; he helped us with our intramural sports; “Got a problem? Take it to ‘Pop’” was our byword. Yet with all his activities connected with the school, he still found time to be with his family. Some of us might well have considered ourselves part of his family because of the fatherly help and guidance that was ever forthcoming when need- ed. Though Rev. Schoedel has since left our campus and is now pastor at Emmanuel Lu- | | | theran Church in Ft. Wayne, we’re sure none of us will ever forget the friendly ad- monition: ‘“Peo- ple, we’ve simply missed the boat.” Thanks for every- Lain owe ODss Top: Pres. Herbert G. Bredemeier. Center: Mrs. Schlundt—the President’s secretary— always ready to help a student if she can. Bottom: The President gets a few rare moments of relaxation. Adletniitea lion The shining light at the top of the list is our esteemed president, Herbert G. Bredemeier, the student’s friend. Even when he was busy with some very important work, he al- ways spared a few moments for a perplexed Concordia student. Surely Prima will never forget him. How many times we heard the student cry, “Dean Sohn, could I speak to you a moment?” Practically every male student at Concordia has burdened the shoulders of Rev. Walter G. Sohn, Dean of Men, with some problem and has always received wise words of advice. Handling the business end of the administration, Rev. Edgar Walz helped Concordians out of many a financial fix. This accommodating Business Manager never failed to find a solution. Whenever a student wasn’t satisfied with his academic schedule or thought he may have received an improper grade, he took his gripe to the Registrar, Prof. Erwin Schned- ler. This patient white-haired professor always took time out from his work to explain or correct the situation. Mrs. Nieter and Mrs. Mertz, the matrons of Martha and Sina Halls, were diligent confidantes to the girls. No problem was too large—and none too small—tor these industrious housemothers. Perhaps the people taken too much for granted, yet deserving of many plaudits, are the members of the college faculty. For the past two years they have undertaken the arduous task of imparting knowledge to the graduating class. Realizing that it was an arduous task indeed, the members of Prima thank the faculty from the bottom of their hearts. Mrs. Martha Mertz Sina Hall Gis Gintrol From Left: Mr. Clarence Brenner Treas. Rev. Edgar Schmidt Secy. Mr. Edwin Benz Dr. Paul Dannenfeldt Chairman Mr. Norman Widenhofer SNe of Wen Rev. Walter G. Sohn Beier: Biers Mrs. Kathryn Nieter Martha Hall 7 “Our Registrar Erwin Schnedler ... ‘In reply to your letter of April last,—Bus. Mgr., Rev. Edgar Walz... ‘Now here is a nice assortment’. . .“You’re sure you have it all, Miss Cordes?’ ... First time Mrs. Mertz looked so happy about giving out money.” si caching Fh Fp: Of All Sings ppc She Faculty Paul F. Bente, M.A. Martin H. Bertram, M.A. Mrs. H. G. Bredemeier, M.A. English, Humanities German Librarian Instructor since 1920 Instructor since 1920 Robert Busse Ronald Gersmehl, B.S. Mrs. Juanita R. Gray Piano, Organ English, Physical Education Piano, Organ Instructor since 1951 Instructor since 1941 Instructor since 1942 Walter A. Hansen, A.B. Walter G. Heerling, M.A., Erwin L. Meyer, B.S., M.A., Greek, Latin, Humanities IPA 1D). 12151 JB). Instructor since 1919. Social Sciences German, Humanities Instructor since 1924 Instructor since 1929 | sth eave VU erecver Y Jl bp CMe You. 3 ope ee Eugene Nissen, B.D., M.A. Greek M.M. Instructor since 1950 10 Piano, Organ, Director Herbert Nuechterlein, A.B., Wilbert H. Rusch, M.S. Science Instructor since 1937 Instructor since 1951 Mrs. Madeline Schmidt Physical Education Instructor since 1954 Erwin Schnedler, A.B. Walter G. Sohn Greek, Mathematics Religion Instructor since 1914 Instructor since 1947 John F. Stach, A.B., M.A., Php: Religion, Social Studies Instructor since 1942 Edgar Walz, A.B. Religion Instructor since 1946 mart MRA hrRrEFMmr OO I tt cet pte hee ek tk _. rofessor Ce lus rnest Gs Bee cions For five years we studied Latin and German at the feet of this sage. We respected him without measure—for his knowl- edge and the manner in which he imparted to us just a small kernel of that knowledge. We came to appreciate a rare hu- mor accompanied by a sly smile. We were proud to be his pupils; we were happy that he was proud of us. And now Professor Lewerenz has retired from our faculty. We realize what a great loss we have suffered. With a nostalgic air we remember “Sandy’s” classroom so tightly sealed from draft; we remember his “hotseat” and his marathon finals; we remember his dwarf pencils and microscopic grade cards; and we remember his interesting bull sessions on Old Testa- ment fact and chronology. His light step, quaint smile, and beaming eyes are positive proof that he is satisfied with his life’s work. Whartha Society President - - - - - - - Mrs. Karl Wyneken Vice-President - - - - - - Mrs. Ray Goeglein Secretary - - - - - Mrs. Herbert Neuchterlein Treasurer - - - - - - . Mrs. Elmer Fiebig 11 Sn On October 12, 1954, Mrs. Virgil Holloway was taken from us into her eternal home. Dur- ing the last few weeks of her life, her heart so filled with Christian warmth also suffered great pain. Many on campus knew Mrs. Holloway only as Martha Hall’s Housemother, or “the cheerful little lady in the bookstore,” where she worked part time. But to many more she was “Mom,” a sensitive, sentimental, kind person. The memory of “Mom” will always be cher- ished by all who knew her. We wait expect- antly to meet her again in Heaven where our Blessed Father, in His Infinite mercy, has taken her. “Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace... .”’ Luke 2:29 12 emoritam On October 25, 1954, Charles Franke, our gym custodian, passed away after being bed-ridden for two months with cancer. “Charley,” as his friends called him, had spent nearly half of his 66 years as an employee of Wayne Pump here in Fort Wayne. He had just completed his sec- ond year as head custodian of the gym. A sparkling gymnasium was the tangible witness of his efforts. Best remembered, however, were Charley’s ready smile and eagerness to help whenever it was needed. With appreciative hearts, we will remember him. “Comfort one another with these words. . the dead in Christ shall rise first... .” I Tim. 4:16, 18. ““Now, according to my calculations—’... Mr. Maintenance, him- self, Mr. Grote... Mr. Grote’s Little Red Wagon... Bucket Bri- gade of One... ‘Some of these professors sure do mark up the blackboards,’ Mrs. Whyhowskij ...A shovel of coal is worth a pound of steam pres- sure ... Mr. Boese ‘Mopping Up.’” “The women behind the dinners . . . Bill Ross: Man, those cakes! ... August takes a rest... Loan shark, laundramat, and orator, Art Krause ... Gym King Ron and his attendants ... ‘Now, this wont hurt a) bite eee tettehen Crew: Don’t look so sad, Augie, anyone can break a dish... ‘Ma’ Nuss and her boys.” peccoemrassnnenconstennnasseeanee Bie Bassey. Be President Vice-President Secretary - - Treasurer - - and the ly upon e notes; ar of the sextaner undaner, was sudd anger expected to the dust ay Prima, the dread of the § s. We were né e had to. Bug Doms got Husty. Briefs kept d forensics ere handed in late. We played hearts and ome of us lost them. We counted the days Sam found they needed no counting. We took fin@@@pand sighed. We presented chapel talks and WaMme better Christians because y them. And no Weiiienigeeeled : —— Ge ate to do greaTé ps, We cannov nelp but look back. We see that we could have done better, and wish that we had. We see that we did well and are happy. And suddenly we become oblivious of it all and look ahead. Norman Redeker Kenneth Ballas Shirley Roth Dale Evanso eel an invisible force pushing us fory@ jfd we hear resounding in our ea wo ls, two powerful and commandiyg@Wwords: Ye!” We lift our heads and ect our CY Git Oh elie, tO River Fo@st atic fT, or vo tne parish school. Wherever we may find ourselves in later ears, we will call to our memory our years at Concordia; where we played and prayed, where we studied and got into trouble, where we first dedicated ourselves to the work in God’s Kingdom. A Prayer will rise to hea- ven, a prayer of thanks for a Christian train- ing and for the privilege to follow Christ’s command, “Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel unto every creature.” er Ronald Berlet “Burr” rhythmboy. Milky’s pet and Pappy’s plague. . Mission Society I, Walther League I, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, A Capella Choir IaII. . avid adventur- Kenneth Ballas “Ken” Verna Bauer “Vern” What he says is worth listening to Dark Eyes . big sister type .. .trim indispensable on choir tours . brain engaging smile . “Got anything . . . blushing orator. to eat?” Band I II, A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir I II, Golf I II, German Club Vice-President I II, Religion Club Walther League I II, Sock Buskin I II, Mis- sion Society I II, A Capella Choir I II, W.R.A. I II, German Club Il, M W II, Librarian I. I President II, Class Vice-President II, C.S.A. Comptroller II, Walther League II. Donald Biester “Beast” Old Testament commentator... well-dressed little man... enjoys his own cooking... “Yes, but...” Walther League I II, Librarian I II, Mission Society I Vice- President II, Concordian 1, M@W I Advertising Manager II, Religion Club I, Male Chorus I Librarian II. Alfred Bertke Ale Edward Bertram Here Silent observer... hermit... he’s from Missouri—you’ve got to show him secret steady. Bowling I II, Intramural I II, Walther League I Treasurer II. . . . Wise wit .. night owl... habitual... “Whata roar!” MGW Iall, Concordian Literary Editor II. Prudent procrastinator 17 Patrick Boots Pat Fdwnrdbblecine ved! “Townmick” ... butcher .. . lover o the outdoors . . . easygoing in hart and happy times. Auto Club I II, Male Chorus II, Hobby Club IJ Eleventh pin . . . optimistic smile versatile . . .does things Pat’s way... “Got a weed?” Male Chorus I, Sock Buskin I II, Hobby Club I II, Walther League I, Mail Carrier I II. Elmer Brese “Sonny” Extrovert ... big car—little woman ... kicks out and laughs in... poet. A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, Tennis I II, Soft Ball I II, Men’s Council I, Intramural Council I II, Golf I Treasurer II, German Club I II, Walther League I II, As- sistant Custodian II. Kenneth Carlson “Ken” Donald Burgdorf “Don” : Shrewd judge of character ... excita- Bush league Clark Gable ... enthu- ble commentator of the “terrific” Siastic in all his endeavors . . . ener- perfectionist in sports... “Relax.” getic cheerleader .. . placid observer. Referee Editor II, M@W I Sports Editor II Cheerleader I II, Tumbling I, Walther League I II, Intramural I II, Booster Club I II, Li- brarian II, Concordian I II, A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, Basketball I II, Tennis I II, Soft- ball Tall. Warren Brown “Warren” Dedicated philanthropist of his artistic talent... respects and is respected ... curt but cordial. M W I, Intramural I, Religion Club I, Walther League I, Male Chorus I II, Sock Buskin I II, Bowling II, Crull Hall Custodian II. 18 Helen Dreyer “Helen” Well-versed in social graces .. . ori- ginal .. . Miss Washer . . . talented actress. W.R.A. I II, Women’s Council Treasurer I II, Librarian I, Sock Buskin I II, A Capella Choir II, Current Civic Activities Chairman II. Darwin Dubke “Joe” Domestic . . . unmindful of his own Strength 2 4s big brother so) ) Lsure: Dave.” Sock Buskin I II, Auto Club I II, German Club I II, Hobby Club I II, Male Chorus I II, A Capella Choir II, Walther League II, Soft- ball II, Bowling Recorder II. ac sonnaasasonssoasesooorencooaoseencounseeseenentcceeeontnGte Beverly Colando “Bev” Soft-spoken . . . Gersmehl’s governess . . . the power behind the choir wheel... “Hmm, hi kids.” A Capella Choir I II, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir I II, Choraliers I II, Booster Comm. I II, Rec. Room Comm. II, W.R.A. Vice-Pres. I II, Band I II, German Band I II, M@W Iall, Walther League I Secretary II. Joanne Ehlem eI Gu Warm-blooded . . . big-sister type ticklish ears ... peppy and vivacious .. . red-head without a temper. Sock Buskin I II Sec. I, Women’s Council Pres. I II, Class Treas. I, Walther League I, W.R.A. I II, A Capella Choir I Secy. II, Sec.- Treas. Bowling League I II, C.S.A. Sec. II. Anthony Engelbrecht “Tony” Polished athlete ...woman’s man... penetrating spectator ... dramatic sage. S.A.C. I II, Lounge Comm. I, Basketball I II, Tennis I II, Male Chorus I II, Gym Crew I II. Thomas Edge “Tom” Disk authority with a hectic laugh .. . richly con- servative in dress...M.C.... “Casual.” A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, Men’s Council I, Basketball Mer. I II, Auto Club IalIl. Joanne Furstenburg JO% Endowed with artistic aptitude . . . secret admirer ... severely feminine ... graceful sophisticate. A Capella Choir I II, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir I II, Sock Buskin I Sec. Il, M@W Iall, Concordian I II, W.R.A. I II Vice-Pres. I, Women’s Council Vice-Pres. I II, Choraliers II, Lounge Comm. II. Dale Evanson “Dale” Debonair gentleman . . . sporadic wit ... casual on the keyboard .. . myste- rious smile. Intramural Council I II, Men’s Council I II, Male Chorus I II, A Capella Choir II, Choraliers II, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir II, Walther League II, Class Treas. II. Paul Geffert Tex Sailorboy ... lover of life and living ... frank observer ... admires queens and dreams himself a king. Sock Buskin I Vice-Pres. II, Male Chorus I II, Intramural Sports I II, Softball I, M@W I, A Capella Choir II, Men’s Council I, Auto Club II. 20 Ronald Gerds Accommodating chauffeur .. . army—yjust right for the pivot... King of the gym. Basketball I II, Gym Crew I II, Auto Club II. “Big Ron” too high for the Bowlin Richard Feucht “Rich” Rustic rambler ... friendly sarcasm ‘ abounding in interest ... divides his time between Greek vocables and galley sheets. A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, Basket. ball I, Intramural Sports I II, Walther League Iel], M@W Editor II, Choraliers II, Germar Club II, Religion Club IL. Keith Gerberding “Keithus” Brain without books... friend of John Law .. . philosopher ... loans dad his car ... basso profundo. A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, Chora. liers II. Fred Hamilton “Freddie” Sincere ...a letter a day ... tidbit of cordiality ... nattily dressed. Male Chorus I, Cheerleader I II, Booster Comm. I II, Rec. Room Comm. II, Walther League II. Lee Goodeman “Goody” Philip Halboth “Phil” Inquisitive scientist . . . knows what Conscientious . . . independent he wants—today ... Koeneman’s right aware of authority ... knows the ropes hand man... accelerator only. ... fears no man. A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, In- tramural Sports I, Devotions Comm. Chairman 1. Hobby Club I, Religion Club I, Concordian I Photography Editor HW, M@W Iall. Albert Jenks AS Gains friends by being one ... good-natured... quiet humorist .. . takes life slow and easy. Intramural Sperts I II, M@W I II, Kitchen Crew I II. James Hirsch inna Robert Hellman “Bob” Speaks slowly but with authority . Exuberant of spirit as a Walther walks deliberately . . . self conscious Leaguer without a chaperone ... care- as well as conscientious . . . the choir free [i parbers- terror’ S.-W eéellone wheel. Male Chorus I, Religion Club II, German Club A Capella Choir I Pres. II, Male Chorus I II, II, Walther League II. German Club I II, Religion Club I II, Chapel- of-the-Air Choir II, Walther League II. 21 Shirley Kern “Shirley” Tiny Time. oe bh.thisas theslibrary 4 joo iragile 7... bye-now.« A Capella Choir I II, W.R.A. I II, Women’s Council I II, Librarian I, Current Civic Ac- tivities Co-Chairman II. Daniel Koenig “Dan” Phil’s boon companion . .. brash with the boys—timid with the girls... dry humorist™..43, Ach val Male Chorus I II, Intramural I II, Religion Club I. Daniel Kacer “Daniel” Whiting wheel .. . explosively boisterous... dili- gent inquirer of the reason why ... looks at the future in the light of the past. Basketball I II, Intramural Sports I II, Mission Society II, Walther League II. Esther Koepsell TESm Arthur Krause “Art! Ideal teacher . . . diligent in work and Camp enthusiast . . . “From dirt to study . . . sweetness personified shine” ...man with an inspiration... “Wisconsin’s the BEST!” W.R.A. I II Treas. I, Walther League IalI, Mission Society Treas. I II, German Club I Sec.-Treas. I, M@W I II, Sock Buskin I II, Religion Club I, Honor Council I II, Women’s Council Sec. I II, Librarian I, C.S.A. Treas. II. Shirley Koeppen Canadian Correspondent... AaGuStEOL admirer of God’s great outdoors “Sure, Harry.” Intramural Council I Pres. II, Rec. Room Comm. I, Stewardship Council I II, A Capella Choir I, Basketball I II, Student Loan II, Laun- dry Room Mer. II. sham astonishment ... “brown eyes.” Seck Buskin I II, Walther League I, W.R.A. Pres. I II, A Capella Choir I II, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir I II, Band IalI, Referee Co-Editor I II. Walter Marcis “Wally” Everflowing source of merriment ; choir tour navigator . never a dull moment ....“Aw, gee”... “Item.” A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, Band Iell, M@W I Bus. Mer. HU, Intramural Sports I II, Walther League II. John Mennen “Jonnie” Manifestation of sincerity subtle wit—Southern style .. . All-American ... he leads; the world follows. S.A.C. I, Honor Council I, German Club JI, Basketball I, Tennis I II, Male Chorus I II, Choraliers I II, Delegate to Wash. Seminar I, Class Pres. I, Walther League I, Intramural Sports II, A Capella Choir II, Delegate to St. Paul Conf. II, C.S.A. Pres. Il, Canteen Crew I II. David Kurth Master of words. . cator of self. . and phenomenal. Intramural Sports I II, Men’s Council Sec. I, Devotions Comm. II, Referee II. Quiet and congenial... OUISt ier Walther League I, Male Chorus I, Intramural Sports I. “Pugno”’ A Richard Maurer “Mouse” connoisseur of the classics. . eloquent elocutionist .. . edu- . anxious investigator of the new nurse’s Don Juan... MRo|” . droll drawler ; .. “Only got one Roland Masenthin Diet conscious wholesome Hoosier . weed left.” Male Chorus I, Intramural Sports II. Katherine Nobis “Ketz”’ Redhead with roguish eyes... coy and captivating ... giggles... her ambi- tion moves the world “Say, you kKidseawen Women’s iGeaneil Tall, W.R.A. I II Sec. I, Choraliers I II, A Capella Choir I II, M W I, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir I II. ro- 23 ceqmnnmpossecsenanssececocosssetee cre sennnonenosceteoeeeioseecooeconoeesecumseerocevecsenivecansoeecuneansoUneneOetts Marie Pietsch “Babes” . . . Knows her mind and speaks it . Kathryn Otte “Kathy” Pappy’s lab assistant ... casual... Martha’s beautician ... her heart be- longs to Ronnie. Lounge Comm. I II, W.R.A. I II, Kitchen Crew I, A Capella Choir II. Raymond Prough “Julius” of fortune . . . unpredictable humorist. MGW I II, Intramural Sports I II, Mailman II. eccene James Poerschke Yim” A genuine missionary ... gallant... rumbling ears ... tells the “funniest” stories. A Capella Choir I II, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, Mission Soc. Pres. I II, Walther League I, M@W Iall, Concordian I, Choraliers II. 24 Strawberry blond... “Long live Frankenmuth!” peaches and cream complexion... “That’s right.” A Capella Choir I II, S.A.C. I II, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir I II, Intramural Council I II, W.R.A. IxII, Women’s Council I, Concordian I Bus. Mer. II, M W I, Choraliers II. Whimsical introvert ... spruce in attire... man Gerald Peppler “Jerry” A boy and his bike... man most likely to succeed ... insinuating humorist... Point sot ordera Librarian I II, Sock and Buskin II, Men’s Coun- cil II, Constitution Revision Comm. II. Ethel Press “Etts’’ Miss inquisitive . . . studies come first -.. holds her own... admired...a laugh like bubbling champagne A Bede 4 Walther League I Christian Growth Chair. II, Mission Society I II, A Capella Choir I II, Rec. Room Comm I, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir I II, Sock Buskin I II, W.R.A. I ll, MGW I, Concordian I II, Choraliers II, German Club II. Norman Redeker “Norm” Cautious contemplator ... capable leader... “Dear teacher,” ... performs first his duty to God. Referee Ed. Ir M@W I, Honor Council I Chair. II, Male Chorus II, Sock Buskin II, Men’s Council Chair, II, Class Pres. II. Donald Rauhut “Donda” Ronald Redder “Ron” Casual businessman ... has fun be- Ein Deutsch Barbier . . . pro-capitalist cause he believes in it... lives in ... goes for blondes—named Kathy... spurts ... satisfied with the best... The Thinker. habitual kidder. Concordian I Co-Editor I], M@W I, German Club I Pres. II, Booster Comm. II. Lounge Comm. I II, Male Chorus I, Religion Club I, Intramural Sports I, Student Barber II. i Shirley Roth “Shirley” Regina Concordiae ...asmile a minute... Tex’s star ... her sincerity breeds friends ... “There’s a funny side to everything.” A Capella Choir I II, Choraliers I II, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir I II, Class Sec. I, M@W I, W.R.A. Treas. I Sec. II, Walther League I, Sock Buskin I Pres. II, S.A.C. Sec. II, Women’s Council I, Class Sec. II. Marilyn Rittamel “Marilyn” David Romberg “Dave” Pmpatient anticipator ot action aes Alias Gene Krupa... mess hall absen- ORE ery oct0n and principle . tee... Nicky’s assistant ... well-round- inquisitive of factual detail... lives in ed personality. a realistic world... “In Nabraska...” Stewardship Council Vice-Pres. I Pres. II, Sock Buskin Vice-Pres. I, A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, College Band Director I II, Campus Combo I Director II. S.A.C. I, Stewardship Council I II, Walther League I II, Sock Buskin I II, W.R.A. Ill, Librarian I II. Wayne Sallach “Wayne” Jocular critic ... polite, pleasant, and positive ... full of facts and figures embodiment of friendliness SOlC Ane ny OES UTC neat Male Chorus I II, Librarian I II. Gilbert Schedler Gil? Suave gentleman ... dedicated Chris- tian ... acme of intelligence and photo- type of efficiency. German Club I, Male Chorus I II, Basketball I II, Canteen Crew I II, Vice-Pres. C.S.A. Paul Ruff “Paul” Arrayed in color ... Lanny’s buddy . .. walks complacently through life with his goal ever in sight. Softball I, Intramural Sports I II, Male Chorus I, Religion Club I II, Librarian I II, Men’s Council II. Philip Schroeder “Phil! David Schneider “Schnitz”’ Correcting critic... dedicated to learn- Youth enthusiast... utilizes his many ing ... superior moundsman .. . fas- talents ... practical Christian ... Con- tidious in his every action. cordia’s busiest man. Walther League I Pres. II, A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, Basketball I, Men’s Council I, Honor Council I, Mission Society I, MGW I, S.A.C. I Pres. II, Class Vice-Pres. 1, Choraliers II, Cheerleader II, Intramural Sports II. A Capella Cheir I II, Mea’s Council I, Tennis I II, Softball I II, Delegate to Luth. Student | Govn. Conf. I, Male Chorus I II Vice-Pres. I, Constitution Comm. II, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir II, Choraliers II, Walther League II, M@W Copy Editor II, C.S.A. Parliamentarian Il, Lounge Comm. Chair. II. | Norman Schinkel “Norm” Taciturn bystander ... our friend from the North ... taps all sources of knowledge. German Club I Activities Chair. II, Walther League I II, Mission Society I, Male Chorus I II, Choir I II, Intramural Sports I II, M W Iall, Religion Club II. � 26 Bonnie Speck “Bon” A heart of gold ... River Forest Cor- respondent ... friendly antagonist... 7, 7 worldly-wise . . . Uninformed?—Ask Don Sparrow Spatz Bae | Noncommittal genius .. . laughs at life A Capella Choir I II, Lounge Comm. I, Mi- _.. helps the cause of ustusweee books sion Society Sec. I II, MGW I II, Concordian are meant to be read. I II. Robert Schroeder “Bob” Silent intellectual ... regally graceful and digni- fied .. . whatever he does, he does royally. German Club I, Sock Buskin I. William Staab “Bill” Philip Stephan “Phil” Brainy Badger . . . eccentric individ- Lives intensely .. . hilarious .. . in- ualist ... mimic... creative artist... erect life frankly . . . choir tour comedian. “Face Front, Eddie!” Sock Buskin I II, Concordian I Co-Editor II, Religion Club I, Hobby Club I II, Referee I II, Male Chorus I, A Capella Choir I, German Club II. Men’s Council I, A Capella Choir I Vice-Pres. II, Male Chorus I II, Concordian I Sub Mgr. II, Walther League I II, Chapel-of-the-Air Choir II, Choraliers II, Intramural Sports II], M@W II. Mark Speckhard “Mick” Pleasant and amiable .. . irridescent intelligence ... sedate exactor... “Tennis, anyone?” A Capella Choir I II, Male Chorus I II, Rec. Room Comm. Chair. I II, Tennis I II, Honor Council II. i wetesss 27 33583 Rs Edwin Thress ved” Frenzied orator ... innate statistician . .. out- standing tenor ... oblivious of what does not interest him. A Capella Choir I II, M@W Intramural Editor Ia lII, Male Chorus I II, Intramural Sports I II, Sock Buskin I II, Referee, I II, German Club II, Walther League II, Male Chorus Sec. II, Mail Carrier I II. Kenneth Stresman “Kanuck” Planner of the future ... frets about schoolwork ... atom of speed... his interest undivided. Intramural Sports I II, Gym Crew I, A Capella Choir II, Male Chorus II, Softball II. Marlene Striewski “Mar” “Miss Society”... . stylish yea) earer worker ... miscievous menace... “All rightie.”’ Attended Wayne University I, W.R.A. II, A Capella Choir II, Chapel-of- the: Air Choir II, Choraliers II, Walther League II, Sock Baskin II, MGW II. Lanny Zupp “Lanny” Not a fatalist, not an Saat es walks wisely in the middle way... Margaret Tresselt “Margret” Madame President... jet-propelled. .-. a little girl with a big brain .: . thrilled with the simple things of life. A Capella Choir I Vice-Pres. II, Honor Council I Sec. II, Mission Society Ix], MGW I Man. Ed. II, Walther League II, Women’s Coun- cil Pres. II. 28 Richard Warneck i “Rich” Seal-skinner ... a pillar of strength and a rugged individualist . at peace with God and man... “How long?” Intramural Sports I II, Male Chorus I II, Re- ligion Club II, Walther League II, Men’s ort cil II, Auto Cie II. President Vice-President Secretary - Treasurer - . has me?” “I already told yo twice.” “Oh, sure, orge. Sorry. Looks like it’s our turn.” “Sign | please.” “Man alive tts an autOM@meraphy?” “Money , more morgy?” “What’s thi CONCORDIBN?” “Well, tIiMt’s finally over. Ah, whatfliss! We are ollege men ang women nov We even lefMned to sign ou names ina ond flat af those tests. t it wag joyed the corW@o2 Alling burnt corn sill from between 0 . In those first wee our eagerness for knowledge was show y capacity crowds at the Orientation le es. e “women” found a new fascinatio Vear- each other’s clothes. Homecorg oe! We FY@men thought we’d make thgorld go rou and we did. The bonfy@ Wsputtered and gamed its wav to a plorj S but soggy finish. ved, and we autographing a all work. We en Jim Wiese - Edwin Brese - Rita Buhlman Marlene Kruse t home to: “My, how ed to Concordi e changed!” d were happy ong grind from Christmas to Easter showed us slacking in our traces, Finals hit us and kept us rocking for a week. We know now that at the more spectacular water fights in Sihler, the Deg even honors us with his presence. With M; ame College Capers. Our class ging a O I) a Ne brave co =haataiake ith: oe : te ta aft-t-ter all.” What would our year have been without the new indispensable acquaintances we made such as Mrs. George, the plumber and light- bulb fixing janitor for Martha and Sina, and those unsung heroes with whom we spent many an hour, our profs. Heroes? Yes. It wasn’t easy, but they managed to leave some- thing with each of us. “ So senonenoneoensqnsncnconooonscconsoneencesenensecesooneaesasenenes eR Row 1: Arthur Adler, Dan Ahrens, David Bade, Fred Balke, Mary Bohnke, Ervin Brese, Tom Brown. Row 2: Rita Buhlman, Dennis Bumgarner, Bob Dey, Herb Dorn, Dick Drews, Bob Eicher, Ron Engle. Row 3: Ken Eytcheson, Jim Fackler, Jim Fiegel, Carl Fitchett, Darlene Foltz, Keith Fox, Ed Gaubatz. Row 4: Gordon Goltz, Marlene Goss, Walt Griffin, Ralph Gustafson, Leroy Gutermuth, Fred Hage- meier, Larry Harris. Row 5: Don Heilman, Carole Heino, Walt Heinz, Glen Heiserman, Al Hellert, Dennis Hill, Gale Hummel. Row 6: Bob Hutchison, Jim Irwin, Tom Johnson, Bill Kaeppel, Nancy Kavasch, Jim Knackstadt, Ralph Knorr. Row 7: Conrad Koehler, Martin Koeneman, Walt Kovac, Ed Krauss, Marilyn Krudop, Bill Krueger, Marlene Kruse. 30 Row 1: Carl Kummer, Dennis Leiber, Vern Lorenz, Duane Maerten, Marv Marshaus, Bill Marten, Joan Mathiak. Row 2: Bruce Meissner, Edna Merkle, David Mueller, Dave Musall, Jerry Nichols, Fred Norden, John Oppliger. Row 3: Bill Otten, Augie Overway, Dick Pflieger, Doris Rau, Henry Rische, Dorothy Scheck, Paul Scheidt. Row 4: Bob Scherer, Gale Schmidt, Darrell Schoen, Eugene Schooler, Don Schultz, Dick Schuppan, Mayze Seder. Row 5: Fred Seip, Dorothy Simmons, Dale Smith, Jerry Smith, John Stahlke, Paul Stohlmann, Bob Strawn. Row 6: Dave Stuckmeyer, Wes Toepper, Wally Turner, Ron Vahl, Charles Webb, Jan Weinert, Carl Welser. Row 7: Jim Wiese, Ed Williams, Elizabeth Wilson, Bob Wunderlich, Karl Wyneken, Ron Yungmann, Ken Zielke. OO i ail “Good leaders are never born as such; al- ways they must be trained. .. .” With this principle in mind, the Board for Higher Edu- cation decided to erect the Senior College in the peaceful wooded surroundings north of Fort Wayne. Architect Eero Saarenin de- signed the campus with this thought in mind: “common buildings intimately grouped around a central square with the chapel dominating the highest slope; the lesser build- ings clustered around it; and the student Pres. Bredemeier points out the location of the Senior chapel on the campus of the New Senior College. Grouping of buildings may be seen on this and the photograph below left, demonstrating the complete freedom of movement and large amount of space provided for the convenience of stu- dent and faculty member. housing radiating outward.” The New Senior College, of which Dr. M. J. Neeb will be president, has such fea- tures as a large library, a lecture room with capacity for 125 students, an 1800 seat gym- nasium, administration buildings, and student and faculty housing with plenty of space. Modern in concept, Concordia Senior Col- lege will have an artificial lake, thereby fur- ther departing from contemporary campus architecture. The architect’s conception of the buildings on the New Senior College Campus, especially the chapel on the right. 32 STS RRR eer LLL ELLA LER iii oe a i, ee College “Sian ys tion (CSA, The College Student Association, whose purpose it is to promote an effective ad- ministration of student activities and to maintain a high standard of Christian thinking and acting on campus, is a true — democracy. It is comprised of the entire student body, and any member may voice his opinion or propose student action at the monthly meeting. The government of the CSA is vested in the Executive Board consisting of the five Student Body Offi- cers. All other Campus committees ema- nate from the Student Association, Projects for which the CSA has been di- rectly responsible include publication of a student directory, activation and financial aiding of all campus clubs and organiza- tions, sending delegates to the Lutheran Student Government Conference at St. Paul, Minnesota, the Little United Nations Assembly at Indiana University, the Lu- theran Students’ Seminar in Washington, D.C., and establishment of the Constitution and Devotions Committees. Through the expert aid of Jerry Peppler, every student had ample opportunity to “Tennessee Valz” become well-versed in Parliamentary Law. John Mennen, Pres.; Gil Schedler, Vice-Pres.; Jo Ehlen, Secretary; Ken Ballas, Comptroller; Esther Koep- sell, Treasurer. “__According to Roberts—” 34 A Te — rrr pe is onor (Counc The Honor Council is probably the most important organization on our campus. The fruits of its efforts and the fulfillment of its hopes were seen every day of the school year as long as the honor of every student incited him to complete honesty in all his work. The importance does not lie, how- ever, in the Honor Council but in the Hon- or System of which every student is a part. The council is merely a group set aside to show an erring student his mistake as a Christian brother and to remind him of his obligation to himself, to others, and to God. Chairman - - Norm Redeker Esther Koepsell Herb Dorn Rich Schuppan Erwin Brese Mark Speckhard Rita Buhlman Margaret Tresselt RN628'7 Sean? clivities (Gi The SAC, the men behind the pStLOCK Ss, unselfishly give time and work in abun- dance to make Concordia a better place to live, co-ordinating all social activities to give the students a balanced program with a minimum of conflicts. The Big- Little Brother Smoker, the Christmas Smoker, and the Freshman-Sophomore Picnic were overshadowed only by their most gargantuan task, that of serving as the central planning committee for Home- coming. Chairman - - Dave Schneider Secretary - - Shirley Roth Parke Frederick Marie Pietsch Marlene Kruse Tom Brown Tony Engelbrecht Rita Buhlman Jim Wiese Dorothy Scheck 35 Ist Se ester Darrell Schoen Jerry Peppler Dale Evan- son, Secre- tary Marvin Marshaus Paul Ruff Norm Rede- ker, Chair- man y ° en 3 OUNCL These mechanics of justice, striving to threatening hand of jurisdiction, Girded with keep our school a right and fit congregation, their togas of supreme authority, they reign- met all challenges unflinchingly. Disorder by ed faithfully, executing their duties for the noisy offenders was soon quelled by their betterment of their fellows. Dey! at ester Robert Hutchison Tom Johnson David Stuckmeyer Richard Feucht Keith Fox Lanny Zupp, Secretary Edwin Williams Fred Hamilton Wayne Sal- lach, Presi- dent Gilbert Schedler Ist Se ester i oe Pres., Jo Ehlen Vice-Pres., Jo Fursten- burg Sec., Esther Koepsell Treas., Helen Dreyer Kathryn Nobis Jan Weinert Nancy Kavasch Shirley Kern y e omen 3 Chae L These sceptered women, under the guid- in the hearts of fire escapists. ance of Mrs. Mertz and Mrs. Nieter, success- ; fully solved the problems which arose in During the year they busied themselves by Martha and Sina Halls, their main duties in- selling mums at Homecoming, serving cocoa cluding the dealing out of “late pers,” con- to Christmas carolers, and planning a Hal- ducting dorm cleaning, and provoking terror loween and a skating party. ond BSar te Edna Merkle Marilyn Krudop Doris Rau Nancy Kavasch, Treas. Margaret Tresselt, Pres. Mary Bohnke, Vice-Pres. Joanne Ma- thiak, Sec. Esther Koepsell Le oOo —- : Ee lion 38 ommiltee The Convocation Committee is composed of a representation of both faculty members and stu- dents. It is the responsibility of this committee to select a year’s program of extra events at school which are both entertaining and educational. Some of this year’s personages who appeared on campus were Marian Marmein, dance pantomim- ist, Dr. Polgar, hypnotist, Capt. Jack Harrison, lie- detector expert, and Dr. Alfred Merowitz, cele- brated pianist from the Juilliard School of Music. Faculty members: Prof. Nissen, Mr. Nuechterlein, Prof Bente. peueNY members: Don Sparrow and Marlene Striew- ski. LEME EE Cowie Ist BS ester Robert Hutchison Dorothy Simmons Phil Schroeder, Chairman Kathryn Otte Ron Redder dl Eire ester Ed Krauss Marilyn Krudop Bob Day, Chairman ec born ommtiltee Ist BS es Bev Colando, Sec. Walt Kovac Elizabeth Wilson Fred Hamilton Mark Speckhard, Pres. Fred Seip lu Liz: “I think a little English will do it.” Mick: “I’d try a triple-banker myself.” Fred: “Who cares! They’re taking my picture!” bull Specses Ron Youngman Mayze Seder, Secretary Keith Fox Walt Kovac, President, (Absent) Ron: “Play something soft and mushy.” Keith: “Nah, play me some rag.” Mayze: “I prefer the classics.” Voice from upstairs: “Just play ‘Far, Far Away’!” 39 Gia fheers Pres., Bob Hellmann Vice-Pres., Phil Stephan Margaret Tresselt Sec., Jo Ehlen Lib., Ethel Press Marie Pietsch Equip. Mgr., Parke Frederick Under the able direction of Prof Herb- ert Nuechterlein, the 18th annual season of the A Capella Choir proved to be a great success. “Nicky,” as he is affec- tionately called by the choir members, completed his fourth year as head of the music department at Concordia. Follow- ing the precise unfaltering movement of his baton, the choir joined their voices in praise to God and proclamation of His Word. Prof. Eugene Nissen, manag- ing the choir for his second year, sched- uled two week-end tours in Indiana and Michigan and a ten day trip through In- diana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, enabling the choir to spread the Gospel in music. The well-organized coffin bearers made the best of each new situation for every concert. To the cheery note of such quaint phrases as “Daylight in the Marshes,” another day of the choir tour began, Some slept; some talked and joked; some sang; others (Bonnie and Ethel) dutifully scraped the frosty windshield as George and Cecil safely guided the chartered buses through the wintry wastes. Then, after an evening concert in some wee village, we looked forward to a hot, relaxing .. . “Sorry, we got outdoor plumbing.” Singing their powerful hymns and stirring anthems, all soon c ame to realize the importance of spreading the Name of Jesus in song. Vin CELL Dec. 3 South Bend, Indiana Feb. 2 Turtle Lake, Wisconsin Dec. 4 Fort Wayne, Indiana Feb. 3 Dodge Center, Minnesota Deca 25 Peru, Indiana Feb, 4 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Huntington, Indiana Vahey, 94) Beloit, Wisconsin Decatur, Indiana Feb. 6 Rockford, Illinois Jan. 28 Whiting, Indiana Schaumberg, Illinois Jan. 29 Waukegan, Illinois Beecher, Illinois Jan. 30 Cudahy, Wisconsin Apr. 29 Detroit, Michigan Mayville, Wisconsin Apr. 30 Sebewaing, Michigan Appleton, Wisconsin May 1 Frankenmuth, Michigan Jan. 31 Clintonville, Wisconsin St. Johns, Michigan Feb. 1 Wausau, Wisconsin Adrian, Michigan 4] Ken Ballas, Pres. Dr Stach: Faculty Advisor A small but eager group, these future theo- logians pursued obscure topics of theology with zest and zeal. Faculty advisor, Dr. Stach, lectured on choice topics chosen by the stu- 42 dents and patiently controlled the discussions that followed, adding correction and explana- tion when necessary. erman Chil Ratskeller ... Folk Dances ... Movies... were the highlights of the German Club this past year. The German Club room was renamed the “Ratskeller” and decorated to give the con- genial atmosphere of a German Bier Stube. A group of members under the direction of Dr. Meyer became folk dance enthusiasts. Two ex- hibitions were given, one on Martha Day and one at the talent show. Movies highlighted the meeting and scenic pictures of Deutschland aroused the “Wanderlust”—in all. President Don Rauhut Vice-President Ken Ballas Sec.-treas. Esther Koepsell Activities Chairman Norman Schinkle Faculty Adviser Dr. Erwin L. Meyer Roll ’em! No, not a movie scene, put Con- cordia’s auto fleet answering the call of the open road. The Auto Club, organized last year, is now going strong. More autos are ap- pearing on campus every year, not so much fos ock n Escaping the humdrum of studies and class- es, these Hollywood hopefuls eagerly accept- ed the splendid opportunity for studying the art of acting provided by this society. Al- though some time was spent amusing them- selves by presenting playlets within their circle, major attention was focused on their Pres., Shirley Roth V.-Pres., Paul Geffert Secretary Elizabeth Wilson Treasurer Joanne Fursten- burg Faculty Ad- visor, Prof. Paul Bente President Bob Eicher Vice-Pres- Dale Evanson Sec.-Treas. Sonny Brese on the parking lot as on the asphalt. Among the benefits for “Joe Driver” are auto lec- tures, washing equipment, and a gas discount. The Auto Club rolls on! ! figs, Lenten Season production: “The Robe.” Un- der the able direction of Prof. Bente, director, producer, and critic, and the assistant direc- tion of “Tex” Geffert, assistant director, as- sistant producer, and assistant critic, the play was a success. 43 BOTS Ca “To carry out a mission program so as to assi st in the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”—this is the purpose of Concordia’s Mission Society. In the field of home mis- sions, the Society sponsored projects in New Guinea, Mexico and Chile through funds ob- tsSton Society Pres. - - Jim Poerschke Vice-Pres. - - Don Biester Secretary - - Bonnie Speck Treasurer - Esther Koepsell tained from the chapel offering on Friday mornings. Here, in Fort Wayne, its members assisted Rev. Hofius, our institutional mis- sionary. Others lent a helping hand to Chaplain Weber on Sunday morning at the Allen County Veterans’ Hospital. Coane Stewardship octely A unique society of which all Concordia students are members, this organization ren- dered great service to congregations in the Ft. Wayne area by canvassing. Detailed ques- tionnaires distributed among the students Marilyn Rittamal, Secretary Erwin Brese Tom Johnson Dave Romberg, President Marlene Goss 44 made possible the placing of students in the field of work in which they expressed inter- est; and, at the same time, enabled them to do some practical work in the fields which they will encounter in the future. Al Bertke, Treas. Ed Williams, Vice-Pres. Dave Schnei- der, Pres. Ethel Press, Christian Growth Chairman Beverly Colondo, Sec. College . Walther COGIUE ee “The pause that refresheth.” Stirred by its ambitious officers, this or- and the Thanksgiving food collection were ganization provided valuable information and experience in the field of youth work for the the important projects. Highlights in the so- Concordia students. The unusually successful cial realm were its active participation in Wheatridge Seal campaign, College Capers, Homecoming and the Fall skating party. “The question is: How are we going to raise the money?” 45 OHEDHIEE oll Chapel of the ur Their hearts directed in spiritual triumph to their Maker, Redeemer, and Comforter, these faithful hymnasts of sacred song lifted their voices in hallowed anthems of petition, thanks, and praise, announcing their Savior to the vast radio-listening audience of Northern Indiana. Every Saturday morning thousands inclined their ears to this exhuberant congregation of choristers, laying open their souls to the Word of God as proclaimed by Pres. Herbert G. Bredemeier, Rev. Edgar Walz, and Rev. Walter G. Sohn, Chapel-of-the-Air speakers. The members of the Chapel-of-the-Air Choir were led in their performance for their school and their God by Prof. Herbert Nuechterlein. Wes Toepper competently operated the recording of the weekly program. Speaker: Pres. Herbert G. Bredemeier. Announcer: Rev. Walter G. Sohn. Technician: Wesley Toepper. The Chapel-of-the-Air Choir under the direction of Prof. Herbert Nuechterlein. eS S54 Singing sacred music such as “Cantate Domino” and “God’s Son Has Made Me Free” and secular music such as “Gaudeamus Igi- tur” and “Happy Wanderer,” the Male Chorus retained its position as one of the top vocal Male Chorus groups on campus. Under Prof. Neuchterlein’s direction, this group performed with the Choir at both Home Concerts besides mak- ing solo appearances at Homecoming and College Capers. Cf Ora [; evs Three big events marked the 1954-1955 Choralier season under the direction of Coach Ron Gersmehl. At Homecoming, their strains filled the gym on Coronation Night. At Col- lege Capers the audiences delighted to music from “Oklahoma.” The final appearance was before the fans and bowlers at the Coliseum on March 25 at the opening ceremonies for the American Bowling Congress Tournament. ‘ Get | SHERE’S alt VL iy : OLKy OLD fTUDEN LITURE = Bt od Hm) Dg Jog Pe ss se 3 sets ah Spee oe” 18 FR BOO Pes Ee Fe oo Se oe ves Ts Parner ano. ge Pm ad Sig it ales, ot eye PD fe ey PTT Te Me Wm i fe a ee Sees Ore or er ee Te Tet TS Prptteihcr| STHAD AY pixcdroe bog Ory [O°¥%, $f ee ie i dl ad FCAPS Pw + ay ts ee oe.) a x — A mas ay mbert iy ee ‘wht “Ae (a 7 Lh mth LL a aoa son rot eae oe fe oo of Pe 4 TTT Tey) oe fh a I a ee ; So NS yf) A A) Ag! wig ll = oe z TTL LT LT fd | eS te FO ee 4 wey ¥ ri mg ge Look ? 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My hh isk 8) Merten — et a i= oa “es o iW Fie ae Poche = ae a | P a S io i LPS J sea? al $ ee ta ee TS a ey. f PAI GOK et wk CP cut oF MAROON ANG WHITE F 3 3 | z ¥ WW | } | Ed. Rich Feucht confers with Managing Ed. Margaret Tresselt and Copy Ed. Phil | Schroeder while Intramural and Sports Eds. Ed Thress and Ken Carlson discuss the latest sports news. i Advertising and Business Mgrs. Walt Marcis Don Biester look over the money situation. Typists Jo Mathiak Doris Rau pound out the The reporters after a job well-done. last bit of copy. 49 | STAFF | Co t os Bi lI Staab Dow R mw hut (fT f 2 b 0 Berean Bus Mee. Mase Piersch Subsceret ton Mee — Phi Sreehaw (Phoro. Ep. . ‘dee Goonenel | Faeu LTrY Aovisor i. ieee al De John F Srach Se Phil and Marie talk over the money SICGatiON gear ee ee se. 2 and Lee hurries to make the photography deadline. 51 . é eqina Cl SHIRLEY ROTH A pth at JOANNE EHLEN MARILYN RITTAMEL RITA BUHLMAN DOROTHY SCHECK Homecoming 1954 54 “So there you are— What is this, a conven- tion?—Is there a barber in the house?—Bugs were due a month ago, Ron— ‘The Thin Man’—King and Queen for a day— Hay, Paisano!—Musical Interlude.” “Shake, Rattle, and Roll—It’s Only Make Believe—and did they move!—The Sands of Time — Secunda’s prize-winning display —‘Edna, honey!—More napkins! !—The ties that bind—And then it rained — Tex looks ‘well-stocked’.” e ’ % 2 igs - i Darryl Schoen Dan Kacer Don Heilman Opposite: Row One: Tony Engelbrecht, Ken Carlson, Fred Norden. Row Two: Art Krause, Willy Otten, Ron Gerds. Row Three: Ken Eytcheson, Tom Brown, Gil Schedler. Ne estos Cheerleaders, left to right: Dave Schneider, eroy Gutermuth, Dick Schuppan, Don Burgdorf, rd Hamilton, Dale Evanson. ) Coach Ron Gersmehl USopater Cli Dale Evanson, Chairman, Leroy Gutermuth, Bev. Colando, Dick Schuppan, Dave Schneider, Don Burgdorf, Fred Hamilton. SQ RS Lea 2. es ee o9 WK A Don Heilman; Herb Dorn; Art Krause, Chairman; Sonny Brese; Dale Evanson; Marie Pietsch; Mary Bohnke. Pres., Shirley Koeppen Vice-Pres., Beverly Colondo Treas., Esther Koepsell Sec., Shirley Roth Kathryn Otte o [hye Keferee os fram el Tewspaper Co-editors, Ken Carlson Shirley Koeppen Typist, Dave Kurth Cartoonist, Bill Staab 60 SEASON BASKETBALL CHAMPS: Fred Hamilton, John Mennen, Keith Fox, Robert Wunderlich, Captain Dave Schneider, and Richard Schuppan. FOOTBALL CHAMPS: Bill Krueger, Capt., Bib Eicher, “Tex” Geffert, Dave Schneider, Gordon Goltz, Dale Evanson. Dave Kurth and _ Bruce Meissner making money—the hard way. Tired of setting, Bill? Some form you’ve got there, Jim. 61 Upper Left: “Well, actually, no—I just write to her now and then.” Lower Left: “And Brown takes a stiff right to the mid-section—.”’ Upper Right. Our industrious gym crew? Center: “If you will direct your attention to the point I wish to demonstrate— Lower Right: “A-one-and-a-two. Okay, guys. Let’s hit it.” A tree grows at Concordia—Pappy’s pride and Prima’s plague. ds -) pass. sopatz. “Me, too.” Ken: “Well-l-l—.”’ Don: “I better go work on the CONCORDIAN What’s the matter, Bill? You lonely, too? Bev and Marlene trying to “balance the books.” “Quick, Nurse! Bicarbonate of soda!”’ “And it rained underwear forty days and forty nights.” Carl and Doris put their heads together over a weighty problem. Krieger: “A bottle!” Jenks: “Try and get it!” Simpson: “Let’s flip.” “Two Guitars’—a bass and an accordion. “This room will be cleaned by 4:00 o’clock!”’ “Something?” “What! Five after eight! ! And I’ve got Milk “Hey, Brother, Pour the Wine!” “The meeting of the Lonely Hearts Club will please come to order.” “What! Did someone say: ‘BONE’?” “First time I ever saw anyone fall INTO a window!” “Duel in the Sun.” Dr. Merowitz at the piano. “ “Tiny’ slept here. But no one ever dumped HIM!” f i : GANITARY CLEANERS Oxley Typewriter Office Supply Co. 824 S. Calhoun E-1040 or E-1049 DESKS — FILES — POSTURE CHAIRS EQUIPMENT TYPEWRITERS ADDING MACHINES SANITARY CLEANERS 1317 MAUMEE AVE : nine os we ie € Erected by Scherer Monument Works Frank Joey’s Gulf Super Service 1832 MAUMEE AVENUE MAUMEE AT ANTHONY “Always a Good Haircut at George’s”’ GEORGE'S BARBERSHOP 1210 MAUMEE deancai cere Mona dm MARCIS, INC. CLEVELAND, OHIO 67 rriden fully automatic Calculators and Adding Machines FRIDEN CALCULATING MACHINE CO., INC. 721 Clinton St., Fort Wayne EAstbrook 3423 Dean Shideler Don Chandler Full Page Sponsorships Kern’s Bicycle Store Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc. Hamilton Insurance Agency Cleveland, Ohio Medical Center Drugs and Supplies Modern Associated Machinists, Inc. Concordia College Bookstore Canteen Miller Dairy Farms, Inc. Indiana-Michigan Electric Co. Ft. Wayne Engraving Co. Deluxe Pastry Shoppes “Pastry at Its Finest” Compliments of Mr. W. C. Dickmeyer, Wayne Candies, Inc. Full Page Sponsorships Aid Association for Lutherans Legal Reserve Fraternal Life Insurance For Synodical Conference Lutherans Appleton, Wisconsin Max Pohlmeyer and Associates Architects and Engineers Hobby Houses and the Hobby Ranch House Concordia Publishing House Parrot Packing Company K. G. Manufacturing Co. Allen Dairy Products Maroon and White Ralph Fisher, Maumee Theatre “We Light Your Streets and Alleys... Why Not Your Homes?” City Utilities 308 E. Berry Light Power-Water Filtration-Sewage Disposal The Gas Company Fort Wayne Milk Dealers Association Carl Uhlig Machine Repair Works Amicus Concordiae Mr. and Mrs. Arnold A. Bertke Mr. and Mrs. Norman W. Tresselt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rauhut Martha Society Mr and Mrs. Chester Prough Redeemer Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Emmanuel Tabea Society Prima Class Half Page Sponsorships Fortriede’s “75 Years of Better Shoes” Indiana Hotel A-0373 Norris C. Kessler Hobart Food Machine Kitchen Aid Home Supplies Phone A-4394 620 S. Clinton Aid Association for Lutherans (A. W. Fiegel) Meinzen’s Maumee Pharmacy 1129 Maumee Mueller Venders Candy and Cigarettes 530 E. Leith St. Bahr Hardware 1410-1412 S. Anthony “Your Complete Home Supply Center’ Fred W. Meinzen Pharmacy 1304 S. Anthony Schmidt’s Maumee Hardware 1101 Maumee Ave. William C. Gerding The Prescription Store Pontiac at Anthony Pontiac Coal and Oil Co. J. J. Ringenburg Ed Ringenburg Summit City Press “Commercial Printing” 511 E. Jefferson A-6173 Mike’s Minute-Man Car Wash Clinton Street at the Penn. Elevation Barner Studio 2432 S. Calhoun Allen Floor Coverings 2719 S. Calhoun Daniel Bros., Inc. “Aristocrat Brand” Meats Hotel and Restaurant Supply House 127 W. Columbia Street A-8156 A. C. Borgman and Sons, Movers 127 E. Columbia Korte Paper Co. Greiner’s Sporting Goods and Hardware 2802 S. Calhoun Half Page Sponsorships Pontiac Hardware Co., Pontiac and Gay Robert Koerber, Inc., Jewelers 818 S. Calhoun Baber Jewelry Store, 901 S. Calhoun F. W. Toenges and Sons Shoe Store 1127 Maumee Avenue Fries Tool and Machine Works 1918 E. Wayne Street Moellering Supply Co. Herman F. Bohnke Edward H. Bohnke Owners of the Bohnke Agency 1414 Maumee C. V. Dirig Sheet Metal Works G. C. Murphy, Corner of Calhoun Wayne Goller’s Drycleaners 608 E. Pontiac Lieber’s Produce Lanesville, Indiana “Quality Eggs—Wholesale Only, One Case or Truckload” Bill Holmes Men’s Wear Koehlinger’s Toy Center 425 E. 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