Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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THE WARRIOR Western Theological Seminary William F. Rangelkr, A.M., D.D., Dean The resumption of the annual Pastors-Students’ Conference on April 26, 27 of this year, after its being discontinued in 1933, brings to a close a year of many achievements for Western Theological seminary in its work of pre- paring servants for the work of the Kingdom of God. Undiscouraged by a lack of openings for ministers, the enrollment for the year set a new record, with twenty-two regular students the first semester and twenty-three the second. The seminary opened for its fortieth year with an opening service at 10:00 a. m. September 13, at which time an address was made by Rev. ). M. Herbst, Missouri Valley, Iowa. Six seniors, seven middlers and nine juniors were enrolled. One more middler was enrolled at the start of the second semester. A series of sermons by members of the faculty featured the midweek services during the first semester, with seminary communion administered October 10. These were followed by student sermons, delivered from week to week throughout the year, and ending with a farewell sermon from each senior during the last weeks of the second semester. Guest speakers and their topics during the year were: The Rev. J. Gould Wickcy, D.D., executive secretary of the board of education of the U. L. C. A., on “The Work of the Church October 20; the Rev. J. Roy Strock, D.D., president of Andra Christian College of India, on “Education and General Work of our Church in India”; The Rev. Dr. Luther M. Kuhns of Omaha on “Luther and the Reformation, November 10, celebrating the 450th anni- versary of the birth of Martin Luther, and Mr. Arthur G. Black, executive secretary of the laymen’s movement, Washington, D. C., on “Problems of the Church from a Layman’s Standpoint.” The Annual reception for pretheological students at Midland, given by the faculty and students of the seminary, was held October 26 in the sem- inary parlors. A departure was made from the programs of former years, and instead of a speaker, the program was worked out as a broadcast from station WTS, where theologians study. The excellent work of George Whitte- car, announcer, and the talent available at the college, made the program an enjoyable one. The second major social event of the season was the annual banquet for the pretheologs of the junior and senior classes of Midland, held in the seminary parlors February 13. The Rev. W. A. Klink, West Point, was the main speaker. The rivalry between Martin Luther and Western seminaries continued on a friendly basis. Western won two basketball encounters, the first at Lincoln, 16 to 15, and at Fremont, 25 to 19. The annual graduating services were held in Salem Lutheran church April 22. Rev. E. H. Gilmer, Wilber, was the speaker. Page 38

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George Eller Leigh The jeweler of this year’s class, George, has earned his way through the seminary by his work, and has also had time to do supply work. Since he solves difficult problems and since he is sure to get real help from “Lou,” he will do much in the service of the Master. Max Gilmer Wilber Max has a head-start on some of the class because he is the son of a minister and knows the work ahead from the inside out. The fact that he is planning to undertake the work with a full knowledge of its difficulties is proof of his devotion to the Master’s calling. Werner Jessen Herman Persistent in all he undertakes, Werner will be one who will stick to the task he tackles till it is done or he is unable to con- tinue. We understand that the music in his services will be ably supervised. George Krebs Fremont Well-liked by all is the president of the student body and the first assistant of “Marie” in the students’ boarding club, (icorge has that happy faculty of making friends and keeping them that will take him far in his work. Leo Nielsen Craig The quiet student of the senior class, I.co, has proved to be popular among the college students just after Dr. Dysinger’s exams. His intellectual ability and his power to concentrate will win recognition and respect for him. Arthur Simonsen Sioux City, Iowa Being the “Beau Brummcl” of the sem- inary seems to aid “Art” in being its super- salesman. He has convinced others of the worth of Bibles and religious books. I Iis persuasiveness and energy will fit him to convince persons of the worth of the Gos- pel Message. THE WARRIOR Page 39