Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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Page 113 Parent ’ half Mrs. Fred Korn prosidos at the Mothors' Tea. Midlanders and guests stroll about tho campus. A buffet supper preceded the play. Chaplain Baughman. Of- ficer Belardinclli and Dr. Tolstcad enjoy the popcorn plant's product. Parents, studonts and professors sing at convo- cation. Parents' Day was again observed this year on Friday, October 17, when Midland students and faculty members were hosts to fathers, mothers and other quests. Following registration of parents and guests, convocation was held in the chapel under di- rection of Student Council President Gene Vosssler. Both parents and students took part in the program. Mothers were guests of the Midland Women at a tea in the President's Apartments while fathers were taken on a tour of Fremont, in- cluding trips through meat packing, clothing and popcorn plants. After a buffet supper in tho College Com- mons, parents were guests at the Midland Players' production, The Great Big Doorstep.'' Preceding tho play, gifts were presented to parents by President W. P. Hieronymus for various honors.

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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.

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Froshmen won their freedom Laurio Jacobson gots a rose Guests minglo before tho in the tug-of-war with uppor- from Sam Berek at the mixer. Homecoming banquet at classmen. Salem Lutheran. To the campus on October 18 streamed Midland alumni and former students cs the college celebrated its annual Homecoming. Starting out the annual round of activi- ties was the Cardinal Key breakfast, held at Salem Lutheran Church. Later in the forenoon the four social sororities joined for the first time to honor their guests at a sorority brunch in the Student Union. To replace the former campus exhibits, a parade of floats by various organizations was held in the early afternoon from the campus through the business district and then to Bell Field. First place was awarded to Tri Phi sorority, second to Pi Epsilon sorority and third to Wynn fraternity. Homecomers next witnessed the football game between Midland and Nebraska Wes- leyan University, traditional Homecoming gridiron rival, but the Warriors failed to break an early Plainsman lead. Between halves of the game, Loueva Pflueger, senior, was crowned Midland's 17th Grid Queen in ceremonies taking place on the football field. Attendants, who were also nominated for the honor by the M Club, were Gloria Anderson, junior, and Ruth Bergfelder and Ruby Jean Wendell, seniors. Announced as the second annual winner of the Petrow Memorial Trophy was ReVoe Hill, Midland football great and former teammate of George Babe” Petrov , in whose honor the award was originated. Betty Boothe, as Coach Pfitsch, and the Stork starrod on Tri Phi's Expecting Victory float.