| Summary: | Page 4 'Seek*Kingdom of God |WJSajrs_ Larson in Speech Christian Individualism Needed In Social Responsibilities, Asserts Speaker Excerpts from the commencement address by the Rev. N. A. Larson: . . . . "Watchman, what hour of the night is it?" a voice of wistful yearn-ing, as of a sick man to whom the weary hours of a sleepless night never seem to come to an end, a voice ex-pressive of a longing to hear that bet-ter days are coming soon. Many are asking a similar question today. For darkness has settled down upon us. We are in the throes of an economic depression, the worst in the history of our land. But the economic depression is only a symptom of a far worse spiritual and moral decay. The United States of America was launched as a unique experiment The pioneers who laid the foundations of this nation have attempted here to build a new kind of civilization. In contrast with the old-world civiliza-tions, they set out to build a civiliza-tion in which there should be no dis-tinction between the classes and the masses, a civilization founded upon the recognition of the right of all men to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happi-ness. Hiis kind of civilization, they believed, must needs have in its foun-dation three main pillars: Universal and free education, law and religion. But back of the breakdown of law and the breakdown of industry and business, lies, as the root cause of it all, the breakdown of religion. The liberal religion, so-called which for some decades, has been in the. ascen-dancy in most of our larger denomi-nations, must assume its share of the blame. But orthodoxy can not lay all the blame on liberalism. Orthodoxy has too much occupied itself with sub-jective religious experience, and has not borne testimony as it should in re-gard to the implications of Christian-ity in the field of politics, economics, and social relations in general. In this darkness which has settled down upon us we ask: "Watchman, what hour of the night is it?" The prophetic answer is: "The morn-ing cometh, and also the night, if ye will inquire, inquire ye: turn ye, come." "The morning cometh, and also the night." Morning may seem to come, but only to be swallowed up again by darkness. Do we not see in this an-swer God's message to us? We are at the end of an era. What is the future to be like? The highest office in the gift of our people is held today by a man who believes that it is neither possible nor «fesirable to return to "laissez-faire" and "rugged individualism." He prom-ised us a "New Deal." And there is no reason to doubt that he has sincere-ly endeavored to do so. The question I am raising is not as to the measures he has inaugurated, but as to the chances for the success of his or any other "New Deal." Henry A. Wallace, the Secretary of Agriculture, 00NCORDIAN MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1934 Concordia Band Itinerary Mail for the band tour may be received at the following adtdresses: June 5—Fertile—Solon Gullickson. June 6—Lakota, N. D.—Mr. E. H. Lowen, June 7—Warren—Mr. K. Kiland. June 8—Grafton, N. D.—Mr. Lauren Buslee. June 10—Walhalla, N. D.—Mr. A. D. Knutson, June 11—Baudette—Supt. Oswald Kngh. June 12—International Falls—Supt J. A. Sathun. June 13—Bagley—Mr. J, A. Herbranson. June 14—Grand Rapids—Director O. B. Da hie. June 15—Big Fork—The Rev. Alfred Gunderson. June 16—Virginia—The Rev. C. E. Johnson, Star Bakery. June 17—Eveleth—Mr. H. D. Craun. June 1&—Andresen-Ryan Coffee Company, 12 East Michigan St., Duluth. June 19—C/O Superior State Teachers College, Superior, Wis. Valedictory W A L T E R S O G N We, the graduating class of 1934, have come to another great turning point in our lives. Today we stand on the threshold of a new life, a new ex-istence. Before saying farewell, we wish to express our thanks to our many friends for the beauty of the re-lationship which we have had among you. To our fellow Cobbers, we are in-debted for the sincere friendshp and fellowship which we have had with you. It is largely through these con-tacts that college life remains so rich in the memories of most of us. To the faculty, we are grateful for their untiring devotion to the cause of truth among us. During the past four years you have poured upon us un-selfishly from your vast store of know-ledge and experience. . . To our parents, any word of appre-ciation seems powerless to tell the sin-cere gratitude in our hearts for the opportunity you have given us to re-ceive a Christian education. You have worked and sacrificed so that we might lie able to enjoy a fuller mea-sure of life in the America which you have helped build and be better stew-ards in God's kingdom. . . Fellow classmates, today is Com-mencement. Not the end, but the be-ginning. Through the past four years, we have worked and lived largely for the arrival of this day. We have striv-en so that the consummation of our la-bours might bring us to the happy realization of a goal well earned . . Ours has been an ideal life, filled mostly with beauty and love. We have been secluded from much of the pain and the misery of the world. But un-less we willingly dispense with this fanciful security, we shall not be fit to accept our responsibility in a world which requires men and women dedi-cated to a work of service. . . . . TTie whole world is confused by the fall of a system which has out-worn its usefulness Our walls of se-curity and self-satisfaction have top-pled over. In this loss of security lies a real danger to our civilization, loss of liberty. . . . . We are entering a world as inviting as it is challenging. We shall have many difficulties to overcome, but at least we are fortunate in entering a world more ready to receive new ideas. The whole order is subject to change. New avenues of approach have opened in every activity for the working of our minds. People have never been freer to select their careers than we are now. We can be the builders of a new and greater order. But in build-ing let us recognize in man, that for all his propensity to do evil, there is also an inner created power in every man to do good, emanating and receiv-ing its source from God in Heaven. . . . We have had incomparable op-portunity to be trained to live a more abundant life Let us forget motives of personal gain whose paths lead sure-ly to despair and discontent among men and nations. Let us rather walk in the paths of service and cooperation which bring joy to the individual and prosperity to the nation and race. strikes at the root of the whole matter in the following words from "America Must Choose," a recent pamphlet of which he is the author: "Enduring social transformation such as our New Deal seeks is impossible of realization without changed human hearts. The classical economist, the orthodox scientist, and the majority of practical business man question wheth-er human nature can be changed. I think it can be changed, because it has been changed many times in the past." This means that the issue is funda-mentally one of religion. Men's hearts must be changed if we are to have permanently better days. New mech-anisms for production and distribution may be set up and bring temporary relief. But unless men's attitudes change, and fear, jealousy, greed and (Continued on page 5, column 3) Pastor Prom Fargo Is Final Speaker at Exercises in Chapel The Rev. E. Clausen of EUm Luther-an church of Fargo concluded chapel exercises of the year, Friday morning, May 25. He presented a plea for worthwhile living and a challenge to better stewardship. He pointed out the value of time, how it, a gift from God to man, comes, passes, and never is ours again. Pastor Clausen spoke of redemption of time as a "mother of practice." He emphasized three things we need to redeem in time: the Lord's Day from profanation, working hours from idleness, and leisure from frivol-ity.' "Hie Lord's Day will be His day only when each man will make it that himself," he asserted. T^ie vast amount we may do and say on Sundays with-out profaning the day was brought to attention. Lack of initiative and all forms of idleness were designated as marks of a downward trend of human beings. It was shown that leisure of today is more abundant than that of any other time. He revealed the great avenues for Chriflt-Uke usage of time without pro-fanation, idleness, and frivolity. As the days are evil, so they are full of opportunity for good. Take a stand for God without apology." Scouts Receive Ninety Diplomas Red River Council Executive Speaks At Investiture Service An investiture service was held last Monday evening in the college chapel at which time ninety certificates were awarded by Pres. J. N. Brown to those taking the scoutmasters training course. Mr. E. H. Bakken, scout executive for the Red River council, gave the inves-titure address on the importance of scout work. Awards were made to those taking the scout training course and the scout leadership course. Those receiving one certificate are: Loren Arrington, Kenneth Bergseid, Henry Bjorge, Ralph Botten, Walter Carlson, Howard Degerness, Sterling EastvoloV Kenneth Ingebretson, Ber-nard Gravdal, Joseph Kansen, James Hanson, Carl Holm, Joseph Hoversten, George rjester, William Larson, George Lehner, Kenneth Loge, Carrol Malvey, Nick Matthees, Norbert Matthees, Os-car Molldrem, Edmund Nies, Olav Njus, Sanford Norby, Oswald Peltola, Clif-ford Peterson, Elmer Quammen, Wal-ter Rostad, Norman Scheide, Alfred Setness, Earl Stennes, Hobart Skilbred, Burton Smith, Evan Silness, Lowell Stennes, Robert Stroup, Peter Syvrud, Clifford Volkerding, James Wilkins, Vernon Fossum, Gordon Gilbertson, Band Personnel Is Announced by Director Holvik Makeup Of Organization Made Public Before Two Weeks' Tour Personnel of the Concordia concert band, which is to take a two weeks' tour this summer, was made public to-day by Prof. J. A. Holvik: Oboe and English horn: Ellsworth Haugseth, Twin Valley. Flute: Donald Berglund, Fergus Falls; Wayne Pixley, Felton. Clarinets: Paul Holvik, Moorhead; Eldon Olson, Moorhead; Robert Kor-stad, Redby; Elbert Hatlelid, Lignite, N. D.; Allen Hanson, KelUher; Hazel Odegard, New Rockford, N. D.; John Hedelund, Moorhead; Charles Johnson, Antelope, Mont; Mi Hard Magelssen, Walker. Alto clarinet: Olaf Anderson, Grygla. Bass clarinet: Joseph Hylland, Dwight, N. D. Saxopjiones: Sigrid Quarve, Fessen-den, N. D.; Berniece Solberg, Heimdal, N. D.; Lorain Bergan, Wendell; Ethel Heimark, Hawley; Arthur Borstad, Ti-oga, N. D. Bassoon: Herman Iverson, Moor-v? ad. Cornets: ftjerrill Pederson, Twin Valley; Randolph Juvland, Erskine; Evan Silness, Bisbee, N. D.; Ruth Hov-ersten, Ambrose, N. D.; Stanley Ander-son, Lock hart; Gerald Lygre, Glendive, Mont. Horns: Earl Berg, Moorhead; Julius S wandby, Warren; Thomas Silness, Bisbee, N. D.; Alf Holvik, Moorhead. Baritons: James Korstad, Thief River Falls; Gladys Hoversten, Ambrose, N. D. Trombones: Edfield Odegard, New Rockford, N. D.; Arthur Myrom, Thief River Falls; Gordon Gilbertson, Edfee-ly. Basses: Einar Huseby, Bismarck, N. D.; Noel Hastad, Halstad; Clarence Ol-son, Hawley. Percussion: Harvey Johnson, Haw-ley; Joseph Hoversten, Ambrose, N. D.; Clifford Quam, Mclntosh. The following have served as offi-cers of the band during the past year: President, Edfield Odegard; vice-presi-dent, James Korstad; secretary, Ruth Hoversten; treasurer, Millard Mngels-sen; drum major, Joseph Hylland Salutatory By RUTH HAUGSETH "Welcome always smiles, but fare-well goes out sighing." It is with a smile that this class of 1934 welcomes you all to its commencement activi-ties. Members of the administration and faculty who have guided and di-rected us the past four years; fellow Cobbers and friends, who have made these years pleasant for us; and espe-cially you, parents and guardians, who by your love and sacrifice have made this graduation day possible—we are happy that you are here. Human life is made up of cycles. Often the line of demarcation between them is indistinct. In some instances, however, certain events in our lives attain such prominence that they clear-ly mark the beginning of a new cycle. Today is such an occasion. Today this group which has been sheltered and protected during its entire existence is disbanding. Today, in this critical point in the world's development, each individual must step forth alone. Tears—we have none. Each one of us came into this foundry a molten mass. We were cast into a mold of academic learning. Here textual infor-mation, laboratory analysis, advice of the faculty, social and physical train-ing all lent themselves in shaping the impressionable mass. As soon as the mold clasps are j leased, the metal appears beautiful a shapely to the eye—but its wea*ri qualities are lacking. It must be tei pered. So it is with us. At Concori we have been tempered with the trui of God's Word. No- matter how gn our ability, how great our opportun to develop it, we cannot completely the storehouses of our mind until ' have been enlightened by God. ^1 power which comes from a life w Christ has given us the temperi which insures our durability. * Now we are leaving the foundrj but not as finished products. We ha been shaped with knowledge; we ha been tempered with the truths of Go> Word, but the lustre is lacking. "W begun is half done" — but no mo Just as the rubbing and filing of t metal brings out its brilliance, so i need the reverses of the world to$i veal our true value. Because of t power of sin in the world, we sn. meet trials throughout our earthly li But man is strengthened by adversi We need not fear. Each trial becom merely a step in the process of beaui fying and perfecting our human stru ture to prepare us for our final go We are building for eternity. . Class of 1934 (Continued from page 3, column 6) Phi; teaching at Fairdale, N. D., next year. RALPH NESS: Elbow Lake; Alpha Epsilon Sigma; Alpha Psi Omega. MANRED R. OHNSTAD: Fargo; Roosevelt junior high school; Oak Grove seminary; French club; major— economics; minor—history; Delta Rho. JOYCE OIHUS: Nash, N. D.; Graf-ton high school, Grafton, N. D.; Nu-mismatic club; Campfire Girls; majors -English and history; Nu Sigma Rho. Carvel Johnson, Ernest Langseth, Al-vin Langseth, Evander Nelson, Norman Wallin, Ralph Ness, Theodore Renne, Harlowe Johnson, Walter Estrem, Man-ford Dahle, Marcus Nichols, and Mel-vin Wedwick. Those, receiving two certificates are: Johan Berge, Arthur Borstad, Gordon Bondy, wRolf Daehlin, Edmonde Evan-son, Earl Haight, Harold Mehlen, Du-ane Mellem, Melvin Peterson, Raymond Simonson, Donald Teisberg, and Leon-ard Voxland. George Arlington re-ceived three certificates. Letters of Greeting Reach Concordian (Continued from page 1, column 3) ulations on your twenty-five years of success. We wish you more success in the new, weekly Concordian."— Robert Korstad, editor-in-chief, 1935 Cobber. ". . .Watch the alumnus as he ab-sorbs every word in each story. At times he even reads some articles again. The Concordian brings to him some warm memories. . . Then look at the high school youth read the col-lege papers with a desire to be a mem-ber of that athletic team, that choir, that band, that group sponsoring that social event, or to play some part in a busy college life. To him that paper is something big and fine. , . So today, on this Silver Anniversary Day, I wish to congratulate the staff of the Con-cordian for die efforts put forth to make the change to a weekly, and also to wish you success."—E. M. Kvikstad, editor, *31-'32. "The City of Moorhead takes pleas-ure in congratulating the CONCORDI-AN on the celebration of its twenty-fifth birthday . . Both the Concordian and the Concordia College have many spiritual heritages coming forward to them from worthy members who have gone before. It is the desire of the office of Mayor and the city govern-ment that the CONCORDIAN will steadily go forward promoting good will among the students of the College and stimulating both the. students and the faculty to greater achievements and worthy emulation of the splendid heri-tage which Concordia College transmits not only to its faculty and student body, but to the general mass of the citizenry of the great Northwest . —E. W. Humphrey. Peterson Chosen as Advertising Head Melvin Peterson., Fisher, and Norman Wallin, Streeter, N. D., were elected advertising manager and assistant, re-spectively, at a special election by the student body for the Concordian staff. They will fill vacancies, created by re-signation of Everett Gilbertson and Otto Bratlie to join the Cobber staff. Faculty Celebrates Brown Anniversary A silver coffee service was presented to Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Brown at the pic-nic given by the faculty club which was held at the Fargo Tourist partk May 29." The club took this occasion to ob-serve Dr. and, Mrs. J. N. Brown's silver wedding anniversary which will take place later this summer. Nordlies Entertain Seniors at Home Prof, and Mrs. H. C. NordJie held annual "at home" party for members of the senior class, Wednesday evening, May 30. At a special meeting of the Delta Rho society held on Wednesday, the following officers were elected for next fall: president, Edwin Dahl, Hawley; vice-president, Rudolph Christianson, men; secretary, Henry Bjorge; trea-surer, Wallace Bakke, Ada. Otto Brat-lie, Veblen, S. D., was elected inter-society council representative with Ster-ling Rygg, Fairdale, N. D., and Magne Syvrud, Mandan, N. D., as alternates. FARGO CLINIC 807 Broadway FAEGO, N. D. Affiliated with SI Lake's Hospital PHONE 4100 DR. OLAF DUMM of Woman DliaaMi of Stomach DR. N. TKONNBJ G«n*rml Surcarr PR. O. J. HAWEH Gaaaral and Thyroid Sur*«T DR. WM, F. BAnXTJC Kldntr* Blmdd«r and Skin DIIMMS DR. WM. a NICHOLS Dtow— of th« hMtt »nd InUrmal MedLcln* DR. JOEL 0. SWANSOM Bone and Joint 8ar**nr DR. WILLIAM STAFNE DIMUM of Woman and Chlldr** ObtUrtm DR. GEO. a FOBTBR KM, Ear. NOM and Throat DR. RU88XLL A. BAND Daatal Sur*«rr aad Oral DR. T. P. ROTHNM X-ray Dlarsotb and D. U. AflSLAHD, B. 0. D (raetor of PatholorloaJ Laboratory B. J. LONG. BUnamr Mother of Student Dies from Cancer Mrs. Dora Grimsrud, Hitterdal, died Tuesday, as a result of cancer. Tlie funeral was held at Hitterdal. Mrs. rrixnsrud is survived by. her husband, the Rev. C. M. Grimsrud, a son, Carl, both of Hitterdal, and four daughters: Agnes, '29, Warren; Marie, '31, Hatton, N. D.; Gudrun, ex-'33, Hitterdal; and Valborg, a freshman at Concordia college ELDON Moorhead D. OLSON: high school; Moorhead; band, four Delta Rho Elects Dahl As President years; JJcience club, major—Physics; minor—mathematics; Mondamin. ALFHILD OVERBY: Cooperstown, N. D.; Cooperstown high school; Cob-ber staff; Concordian staff; Music club; French club; Freshman Dramatic club; class vice-president; major—English; minor—music; Alpha Kappa Chi. CLIFFORD QUAM: Mclntosh; Mc-lntosh high school; band; second choir; Science club; German club; major— chemistry; minors—mathematics and physics; Mondamin. EVANGELINE QUAM: Detroit Lakes; Detroit Lakes high school; Con-cordia chorus; Concordian staff; vice-president Alpha Psi Omega; German, French clubs; Sock and Buskin; Sci-ence club; Freshman Dramatic club; assistant sophomore class treasurer; program committee for L. D. R.; major —English, minor — biology; Nu Sigma Rho. LEATHA RIDENOUR: Norma,N.D.; Bowbells, N. D., high school; Concor-dian; Alpha Psi Omega; all-college play; debate squad; Sock and Buskin; vice-president of the L. D. R.; Interna-tional Relations club; major—English; minor—history; Lambda Delta Sigma MILTON P. REIERSGORD: Ulen; Ulen high school; tennis; major—eco-nomics; minor—philosophy; Delta Rho; assistant newspaper publisher next year. C. THEODORE RENNE: Bagley; Bagley high school; football; class bas-ketball; Alpha Psi Omega; Concordian Watermans —FARGO— o—- SMART COATS AND DRESSES Moderately Priced Always (Srabuatton We have a variety of items from which to select appropriate gifts for June graduates Meet Your Friends «i The Johnson Pharmacy Where you wait for your street car. First Nations! Bank Bldg. MOORHEAD, HZNH. C. G. DOSLAND LAWYER Office Phone 231 524 Center Avenue MOORHEAD, MINN. chorus; Lettermen's club; Science clu president of, freshman and sophomo class; Inter-society council; preside of Lettermen's club; major—economic minors—physics, physical educatio Alpha Epsilon Sigma. RAYMOND C. SIMONSON: Mel tosh; Mclntosh high school; Sock and Buskin; German club; Sc ence club; major—chemistry; minors mathematics and physics; Mondamin. A. WALTER SOGN: Bowdon, N.jt Moorhead high school; football, tnr years; basketball, one year; class ba ketball, four years; coach of reser team; French club; Science club; Le ermen's club; valedictorian; memb of Inter-society council; major—chen istry; minors—mathematics and educ; tion; Mondamin. ARTHUR J. SOLBERG: Winger; f* Intosh high school; football, baselw. basketball; choir; International ReL tions club; Student Forum—preside: of senior class; Inter-society counc president of Luther League; major economics; minor—history; Mondami BERNIECE SOLBERG: Heimda? ] 3D.; Heimdal and Benson County Agf cultural college at Maddock, N. I circulation staff of Cobber; secretary band; French club; Music club; So< and Buskin; W. A. A.; major—Englisi minor—music; Alpha Kappa Chi. BORGNE THOMPSON: Beach, *] D.; Beach high school; O. T. D.; §oc and Buskin; Inter-society council; ttu jor—home economics; minors—Engli! and general science; Alpha Kappa Cl C. EVAUNE THOMPSON: Warrei Thief River Falls high school; Nor Star college, Warren; major—Entflis minor—history; Alpha Kappa Chi. OLAF TORSTVEIT: St. Hijaire; £ Hilaire high school; campus le&gi basketball; coach, one year; lege Norse play; German club; Scien club; served as laboratory assistant biology for one year; major—biolog minors—German and physical educ; tion; Athenian. MHJORP TYSSKT .AND: Bjarnesvill Pi Kappa Delta; Alpha Society; Del Rho. V Wensel Bros. Fresh and Salt Meatd OYSTERS IN SEASON 17th 4A St No. Phone 932 Bfitta For Graduation we suggest a Gruen or Bulova NEUBARTH'S A Jewelry Store The City Hall is across the Street Moorhead. Minn. * Attention, Graduates! Your Alma Mater has given you her best Reciprocate in a small way by giving her one of our Church Aid Policies for $100.00 or more. This $100.00 gift will cost you only $2.14 quarterly (premium for age 21) for 10 years, when we will pay to her ,$100.00 in cash. (Total cost to you $85.60, spread over a period of 10 years. Benefits to the college $100.00,. plus dividends if left). You, your classmates, and other alumni and alumnae, can in this way create a substantial Endowment Fund. . . Write for information on how to build a College Endowment Fund, or see our local representative—T. L. RoeholL Lutheran Brotherhood (Leffal Reserve Vtle Insurance) Minneapolis - 606Second Ave. So. - Minnesota v
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