North Central College - Spectrum Yearbook (Naperville, IL)

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TI-IE DIRECTORS Frederick G. Alexander, A.B., M.S. Herbert G. Beck has received his B.S. He was born in the windy cityw of Chicago, Illinois. His hobbies include music and crafts, and all new information obtainable in his field of mathematics. A good joe is a term commonly applied to John Bekker, professor of economics. He has earned his M.A. and his B.A. He was born in Akkermen, Russia, and his hobbies are horse- back riding and chess. i' Lester C. Belding has his B.E. and M.A. He was born in Mason City, Iowa, and his hobbies include fishing, hunting, and golf. Frederick G. Alexander, the 'fgood-looking speech prof. has received his A.B. and M.S. He was born at Kenosha, Wisconsin, and his hobbies consist of photography and tennis. Herbert G. Beck, B.S. john Bekker, B.A., M.A. Lester C. Belding, B.S., M.A.

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lin jtlflemuriam w JAMES PURVIS KERR 1891-1949 On April 13, James Purvis Kerr, Head of the Commerce Department and Business Adminis- tration, passed away at Copley Hospital in Aurora. Professor Kerr was known at North Central College for his genial personality and depend- able business advice. As sponsor of the SPEC- TRUM, the COLLEGE CHRONICLE, Com- merce Club, Student Finance Board, and many interests in other phases of college financial ventures, James Kerr knew all the intricate details of North Central. Both in his classes and as director of the Stu- dent Union Room, he remained kind, informal, and jovial. Graduate students often returned to ask advice and information from Prof. Kerr. He always gave sound and helpful hints. Never over-wrought with burden of cares, he helped any student with his or her individual problem. James Kerr was born on April 9, 1891. He came to North Central and was installed as head of the business administration and com- merce department in 1925. On April 1, 1949 he suffered a heart attack and was taken to Copley Hospital in Aurora. There he passed away on April 13, 1949. He is survived by his wife, Clara, and two children. Jim and Joan. His death is deeply mourned by his many friends. Faculty and students will never be consoled in the loss of beloved Professor James Purvis Kerr. 18 1 OSCAR EBY 1886-1849 Oscar Eby, Assistant Treasurer and manager of the College Book Store, passed away on November 12, 1948, after an illness of six weeks. Oscar,' served North Central faithfully for 37 years. He came to the campus in 1911 to accept a position as assistant to the business manager of the college. In his years at N.C. he served ten generations. Among these he has left hundreds of friends who knew him for his friendly but reserved manner and willingness to be of assistance. HHe was never too busy to helpn, was a tribute frequently paid to Mr. Eby. Oscar Eby was born near Hamilton, Ontario on june 14, 1886. He was the son of an Evan- gelical minister. He accepted a position in 1911 as assistant to the late F. VV. Umbreit, then the business manager of North Central. During his 37 years here in Naperville, Mr. Eby had, in his quiet way, won the respect of campus and community alike. Mr. Ebyls passing is mourned by his wife, Marie, and two sons . . . Kenneth, a student at North Centralg Howard, a senior at Naperville High School . . . and many friends. Students and facultyjoin in a tribute to Oscar Eby, a worthy friend and a helpful advisor.

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Act Une Scene HI Violet Bergquist, B.A., M.A. E u I ?f ,of 1 . M. uf Lauritz Bjorlie, B.A., M.A. The new Spanish instructor, Violet Bergquist, was also born in the windy cityl' of Chicago. She has received her B.A. and M.A., and her many hobbies include travel, photography, and sports. Her interest in campus activities has resulted in the formation of a Spanish Club for los Estudiantes de Espanol. ir Born in Northwood, Iowa, Lauritz Bjorlie has advanced rapidly in the field of music. He has earned his B.A. and his M.A. His hobbies are centered around photography and radio. 20 THE PRODUCERS C. J. cal-din, Ms. Our Bible prof, Milton W. Bischoff, has earned his B.A., B.D., M.A., and Ed.D. His love for sports, including basketball, golf, swimming and volley-ball, took root in Spring- field, Illinois, his home-town. 'A' The man of engineering science, C. Cardin, has received his M.E. and M.S. His 'estate with memoriesl' is New Hampshire . . . And this is on the up and up!', His hobby is . . . making fountain pens with positive locking caps.