Illinois State Normal University - Index Yearbook (Normal, IL)

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+q C939 CQ gg-X ur? l'-c. A f' LL LE 1 XJ f EVEN TW We won't say We hope you like it, but present the 1939 Index to you in the hopes that it will be an accurate and pleasant reconstruction of the swiftly moving days spent here in search of often elusive knowledge. When the excitement of finishing another year has died away, may these pages bridge the gap that dimming memory sometimes causes. If you look closely, you will find new innovationsg there will always be new things, new people . . . because the book is you-your thoughts, aspirations, struggles and victories. Let us say only this-we hope this book will always be able to bring you back, if only in thought. B 1 YC iii., r4S fllggg 51 13? ' Ciqtgri il ug lille

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QAM Qfazima gala Distinguished, musicianly, genial, these are three adjectives which seem especially to ht Professor Frank W. Wfesthotf, whose death on Cctober 5, 1938, shocked the school. Professor WesthoH, born in 1863, at O'Fallon, Missouri, received his early training in music under an uncle who had been an instructor of nobility in Germany. Coming to this university from a position as super- visor of music in the Decatur public schools, Professor Westhoif served as head of the music department at Illinois State Normal University from 1901 until 1936. Although given an emeritus rating two years ago, he was actively participating in the music work of the school until he died, and he had the friendship and respect of almost every person in the insti- tution. 1 Professor Westhoif has achieved distinction beyond this campus. His Rota Sougr, his Aflfzfir Onflifze in the Stale Coarse of Study, and his Ideal Mfuif Serief are all known in public school work. He was one of the founders of the Music Educators' National Conference, dating back to 1907. Both students and faculty miss the well-groomed, slim, erect, white- haired man, whose kindly, twinkling brown eyes kindled when he met them, or when he heard or directed fine music. And we shall always remember him in three ways really great, as almusician, as a scholar, and as a gentleman. Born on February 27, 1876, in Missouri, Mr. Thomas Lowe moved to Normal in 1919, where he became associated with the school. He retired last August 1958. After a lingering illness, he died December 2-4, 1938. Did you need an extra coat of paint for Homecoming decorations, or a plank for the stage, or an audience at the women's soccer and hockey games? For nineteen years there was always Pop Lowe, utility man, to do it. Students and faculty members will long remember his willingness and ability to comply with all requestsg and the girls at Fell Hall, especially, miss his friendliness and his unfailing good humor. is 3U's.