Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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Mrs. R. A. Robinson roads tho men's dorm plaque on which her son, Clark Robinson, is listed among Midland gold star men. September 14, 1947, marked the 60th anniversary of the founding of Midland College, an event which was observed in conjunction with the formal dedication of Men’s Memorial Hall to the more than 600 Midland men who served in the armed forces during World V ar II. Dr. C. B. Foelsch, president of Chicago Theological Seminary, spoke at anniversary ceremonies, hold in the Gymnasium, A procession, headed by a color guard, took place from the Gym to the new dormitory for the dedicatory program. The Rev. W. W. Klovcr, Salina, Kansas, Midland graduate and ex-army chaplain, spoke at the dedication. The dedicatory rites were performed by Mr. H. ft. Gunderson, president of the Board of Trustees, A memorial plaque, containing the names of 22 Midland gold star men of World War II, was un- veiled by President W. P. Hieronymus. Top loft—Mrs. H. Ring, mothor of Ted Ring, another gold star man, and others sign the anniversary guost books, at which Donna Albers and Beverly Burch preside. Contor loft—Dr. Foelsch gives tho anni- versary address. Ex-Chaplain Klover praisod Midland service- men of World War II. Pastor H. H. F. Welchert leads a dedicatory prayer.