Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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THEODORE LEHMAN— Ted. The highest ivisdom is continual cheerfulness; such a state, like the region above the moon, is always clear and serene. — Montaigne. His smile dispels gloom and it displays itself right often too. He was a nature lover indeed, paying double tribute to the beauties of Elmhurst. His well modu- lated voice is peculiarly adapted to parlor oratory. He certainly deserves much credit for grit and stick-to-it-iveness. FRED NIEDRINGHAUS Fritz. Gladness of heart is the life of a man. — Anon. It is certain that we shall always remember Fred as a jovial friend, capable of deep and serious thinking, as well as seeing the humorous side of things. Fred ' s proficiency as a specialty salesman will undoubtedly help him in his efforts to induce that rich young widow to accept his goods. GILBERT SCHRODT— Schrodt, Nature is man ' s teacher. She unfolds her treasures to his search, illuminates his mind, and purifies his heart; an influence breathes from all the sights and sounds of her existence. — Street. Gilbert ' s unique characteristic was his love for the beauty contained in the Great-Out-of-Doors. As nature always takes an unimposing attitude, we believe that Gilbert has modeled after her in chosing modesty as his virtue.

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RALPH ABELE— Ralph. dare do all that becomes a man, who dares do more is none. — Anon. Ralph ' s congenial and amiable disposition, coupled with his occasional outbursts of jollity, gives evidence of his genuine chari.cter. His sincerity and thoroughness were not confined to classroom work, for under him as president of the Y. M. C. A. the society enjoyed a period of unique prosperity. JOHN FLUCKE— John. I court the favor of no one and fear coridevmation of none. — Anon. Behold a man who, possessing the sti ' ength of his convictions, goes forth to triumph and then succeeds (e. g., Elm Bark ). An indisputable debater is John, as any of his opponents will admit. Genuine ti-ue-blue character and friendly demeanor have won our highest esteem for him. ARTHUR GERHOLD— Arthur. The man with an idea has ever changed the face of the ivorld. — H. C. King. Perhaps Arthur is too modest to proclaim his allegiance to the Platonic school, but that ' s where we ' ll put him. We admire him because he stuck to what he thought was right. He ranked high as a student and was especially fond of mak- ing extemporaneous German speeches.

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Prophistory of the Class of 1922 On emerging from the operating room where I had assisted in a dehcate operation a nurse on whose sweet smiling face beamed the hope of becommg consecrated to her work, handed me a bulky letter. The handwritmg on it was somewhat feminine and the nurse gave it to me with a knowing twinkle in her eye. And I must confess that my heart did beat faster after I had carefully reread the address, for I recognized it as the script of Fred Nied- ringhaus, my old Side Kicker, back in the days of dear old Elmhurst. 1 hurried to the dressing room for the necessary shower, and then happy and refreshed, went straight to my den where I could rest and read the long- expected class letter. Having settled snugly in my big Morris, with my feet resting nicely at just the comfortable angle, I tore open the envelope and read : .., 10-, Fort Bliss, Texas, April 8, 1929. My Dear Classmates : In accordance with our agreement to have a class letter made when we were still in Elmhurst, I shall make a beginning. For the last five years I have been trying to put some meaning into the name of this place which, as you have noticed, is Fort Bliss. My knowl- edge of Spanish has been of untold value to me, for I have the rare oppor- tunity of working with the Mexicans as well as with our own people. I am very happy here. The Mexicans respond to the story of Jesus, as well as others. Besides my church here, I have a mission just across the Rio Grande. Mrs. Emigholz and I go over once a week. She claims to have more reason for going than I, the first being that some pretty Mexican girls might kidnap me, and the other, her desire to assist in the work. She teaches the women to care for their babies and keep their homes, and I teach and preach the Old Gospel story. Our little Joe is now four years old, and already talks of the time when he can go to Elmhurst of the South, here in our own Lone When you have all added to this letter, send it back to me and we ' ll begin over again. Ell send this on to Gerhold. With regards to all. Your friend, Emmy (Ludwig Emigholz). Evangelical Deaconess Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, April 15, 1929. Dear Fellows : , Received the letter from Emmy last week, but until now, I haven t had time to add my part. Since accepting the superintendency of the hospital last year, I have been very busy getting settled and acquainted. Living here at the hospital has brought me such a sense of security, that I am venturmg marriage in Tune. I have come to the conclusion that two Buckeyes will be more able to see their way through life than one. My best wishes to all of you. Arthur (Arthur Gerhold). St. Louis, Mo., April 20, 1929. Dear Old Classmates: I was glad to hear from all of you, but I will be brief in adding my note. As editor of the Evangelical Herald you hear from me often enough. To 29