University of Minnesota School of Agriculture - Agrarian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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CLETUS HALLQUIST, Vice P1-esirlenig AUDREY HOLMBERG, Secretary, LAMBERT ERICKSON, Prrsidzmtg HARRY NELSEN, Sergeant-at-A1'msg RALPH NEHL, Treasu1'er. The Owl Literary HE Owl Literary has maintained its reputation of being one of the most popular literaries on the campus again this year. Each Saturday night at 6:15 in Room 217, Engineering Building, the Owls held a meeting, which proved both entertaining and educational. Its members were all interested in doing their best in preparing good programs, and special attention was given to numbers in which many members could participate. They have made a specialty of mock trials, formal and informal debates on both humorous and educational questions and parliamentary law practice. The musical numbers have been vocal, piano, guitar, and saxophone selections by different members of the literary. Humorous and dramatic readings were also given. After several of the literary programs, dancing was enjoyed by the members. The music was furnished by Herman Frederickson with his accordion, Milton Swenson with his drums, and Henry Dammann with his guitar. From the Owls came a member of the School Debating Team, Harry Nelsen, one of the affirmative speakers. The question was: Resolved, that the several states should enact legislation providing for compulsory unemployment insurance. The graduating members hope that the success of the literary may continue. -LAMBERT ERICKSON. . 4 THE Owts ENJOY DANCING Page Seventy-fozlr

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. ,:'j1'l.:'l,-Ip 'IP l , -f - fx . I f-if -' V area- asm., sa , ,. asf.:-1 Q.. ' fe-1-2 ff , , ew! , 'f ' -- fa, ,Z Q .A ,,V,, ,, 'ef--1.. H . W I. in fu NlYRON CLARIC, Vive Prcsizlcaztg ELIZABETH NOBLE, Secretary, HERMAN IMDIERE, Presfdmzfg CLEVE JOHNSON, Scrgeazzt-at-Arnzx, ALFRED NELSON, Trcrzsurcr. The S. A. U. M. Literary VERY Saturday evening a large number of students find their way to the S. A. U. M. Literary meeting in the old Dairy Hall. This is the oldest and one of the most popular literaries on the campus. Its quota of fifty members was secured at the first meeting. A committee of three was in charge of each program. As many of the members as possible were asked to take part in the meetings. The programs consisted of musical numbers, readings, short talks, formal and informal debates, jokes, and a newspaper, con- taining the current events of the campus and a Lost and Found department. Very surprising were the things lost and found about the campus and in the dormitories. Each member was expected to appear on the program at least once each term. A critic, appointed by the chairman, reviewed the numbers on each program, commending the good parts and showing how others might be improved. Tryouts for the inter-scholastic debate teams were held during the fall term. Five of the S. A. U. M. members were selected for these teams. Many are the friendships made and experiences gained at these meetings. By taking part in the programs the student acquires poise and self confidence, which help to make him a more efficient citizen and an enthusiastic leader in the various organizations of his own community. -HERMAN IMDIEKE AN INFOIUAAL DEBATE Page Sl'l'l'llf-1'-lllffl'

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f f 1 141' W 1 ,ff fr: we .. 1::s:r:s5a - . -, - '.4,- - aw- 1 ,, -' sv- , 1 , 7 2 , . '- ' , . I af 1, aaa., , .. i . A A T, , Ma ,E OBERT LOKEN, Vice Presizlezztg LEONE LANGFORD, Secretary, ELMER SOEHREN, P1'6'Sif16'11fj JOHN Mmuzs. Sergeant-at-Armsg HAROLD JOHNSON, Treasurer. The Gopher Literary HE Gopher Literary is one of the finest and largest literaries on the campus. It was organized in 1899 and has held regular meetings ever since. During the school year of 193 0-1931 this literary received the Union Cup, that is presented each year to the literary putting on the best type of programs and having the highest percentage of paid up members. The programs consisted of formal and informal debates, readings, vocal and in- strumental numbers, group singing, jokes and a newspaper. Entertainment Committees were appointed, who were responsible for new games to be played after the programs. This year the Gophers were fortunate in having two of their members on the Livestock Judging team. They were Milton Swenson and Goodwin Sonstegard. This literary was also well represented in debate, athletics and other activities of the School of Agriculture. It is the aim of the society that each member shall take part in a program once each term. This experience is invaluable to the student in later life. During the year many old members come back, and they agree that the meetings of the old Gopher Literary are among the most cherished memories of their school days. -ELMER SOEHREN. THE GOPHERS PRACTICE PARLXAMENTARY LAW Page Sezfclzly-fine