Franklin College - Almanack Yearbook (Franklin, IN)

Page 16 text:

' eppe Dr. Deppe, still teaching and twice out of re- tirement, plans to lighten his curriculum for the coming year. Pictured above, Doc displays his customary jubilance with life in general and f(X)d in particu- lar. Freshman Day (scene of the snapshot) marks the beginning of new and lasting friendships for the Master Teacher . Tradition It has been said that Dr. Deppe can teach a fel- low more in less time with more jokes than anyone else alive. But to quote: Two girls were in the bath together and the anterior member lost her gum; the rear member of the duo suggested that the leading lady in the tub call out the names of movie stars until the gum could be located. ' Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Edward Arnold, Sonia Henie. ' ' That ' s it, ' the rear member shouted. Class was dis- missed on this one, we might add. But Dr. Deppe is more than a teacher, a wit, and a philosopher. He ' s an institution. Men who came from classes ' way back ' return just to see Doc again. Doc also sings, and he formerly played the coronet with the band of Indianapolis ' Five Hundred Mile Race. He was director of the local Baptist Church choir for about fourteen years. Recently, he took a return engagement as director for a Sunday service and did a splendid job. Both of his sons, Edwin and Fritz, are doctors with flourishing practices; Edwin is in Seattle, Wash- ington; Fritz is in nearby Edinburg. Both took their pre-medical training under their father. Doc affectionately refers to his students who are now M. D. ' s as my boys. And they are, with- out a doubt, just that! Some years ago, one of his boys performed an intricate adbominal operation on Dr. Deppe. The operation was obviously suc- cessful. But need we say more.- ' Dr. Deppe has been synonymous with Franklin College itself; for some of us, he is Franklin. A man of inspiration. Dr. Deppe towers in quiet humility, steadfastness, last- ing qualities, and perseverance. But let us not look back to see Dr. Deppe; rather, let us look ahead for his wisdom and guid- ance. We need him, and we like to think that he needs us too. Yes, Dr. C. A. Deppe will continue to live in the minds of today ' s and tomorrow ' s doc- tors as a living example of what every man, and especially these doctors, must learn and acquire patience, humility, and wisdom.

Page 15 text:

Drake, keeper of the ke Naomi and the beauty of pressed el} Hendrick ' s noonly home hoofin ' . Moore hun Dapper Dan Deppe.

Page 17 text:

Sjenninghoff Memona- t Dr. Harry Benninghoff was a familiar and loved person on the Franklin College Campus. His broad and extensive teaching background in the Far East had been the source of many adventures, tales, and experiences which have served his stu- dents invaluably, enriching their study with lore and history. He graduated from Franklin as an absentia student in 1902. While still a senior, his ability was recognized as he assisted in the English de- partment as a part-time instructor. One year prior to his graduation, he was offered a position as in- structor in chemistry, physics, and mathematics in what is now called Judson College, in Rangoon, Burma. Thus began a story as interesting in its magnitude and scope as any modern novel. After teaching for a number of years in Ran- goon, Dr. Benninghoff returned to the United States in order to attend the University of Chicago for additional graduate work and in order to serve as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Valpariso, Indiana. A marriage had occured by this time and three children followed over a period of seven years. One of these children, Catherine, is now the wife of a Standard Oil representative who is in Tokyo, Japan at the present time. Catherine, as a matter of interest, is a graduate of Franklin College and was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. In 1907, Dr. Benninghoff returned to the Far East, but this time as a missionary teacher in Toyko, teaching at Waseda University. It was not long before the university asked him to remain there permanently as an instructor in political science, teaching American history and constitu- tion. He remained at the university for twenty years and would probably have still been there had it not been for a series of peculiar circum- stances. A trip was made to Seattle, Washington, in 1941, in order to interpret Japan ' s position in world politics and to acquire information about the United States for Japan. But war was declared, and Dr. Benninghoff returned to Franklin. One could not help but be deeply impressed by this remarkable man. His kindness, ability, and sincerity have been recognized by all who have ever had any contact with him whatsoever. His lectures on a variety of Far Eastern subjects have been inspiring. As a result of five years of hard work and patience, he even boasted of a knowledge of the Japanese language. Dr. Benninghoff died during the night of April 24th in the Johnson County Memorial Hospital. However, as long as his many friends continue to live. Dr. Benninghoff will never actually die. He has influenced all of those who knew him with his patience, understanding, deep sincereity, and his magnetic personality. His death marks the beginning of a Franklin College legend, The portrait of a true universal brother.