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1 The Campanile Individuals and organizations who contributed to the Campanile Fund between April 1 and July 1, 1920; total in the fund is $2,771.62.
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2 "The Mikado" Elizabeth Burney presented "The Mikado." There were many students involved as characters in the opera.
3 Annual Spring Festival Annual Spring Festival, May 12, was spent in the gymnasium because of rain, and was repeated May 18 outside. Winifred Tuttle was queen of May. Many activities took place.
4 Commencement play Many students were involved in the Commencement play, May 29, 1920; Lenore Shanewise directed the play titled "He and She."
5 Easter Vesper service Easter Vesper service presented April 4 in the college auditorium under the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations.
6 Extension work by correspondence In September, the college will offer extension work by correspondence to replace the absentia system.
7 General enrollment The enrollment of students during the college year has been 3432.
8 High school commencement Nine graduated from the high school department of college in June. President Seerley gave the commencement address.
9 Honorable Roger Leavitt Roger Leavitt, Treasurer of Teachers College, celebrated his sixtieth birthday June 25.
10 Honors at the State University Frances R. Dearborn and Helen M. McAlvin are members of Phi Beta Kappa. Beatrice Blackmar is Editor-in-Chief (summer term) and Dwight Davis is Business Manager of Daily Iowan.
11 Life Work Conference Inter-Church World Movement meetings were held under the auspices of the YM/YWCA. There were many speakers/ conferences.
12 May Music Festival Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra gave concerts with Emil Oberhoffer directing. Many people attended and money was made.
13 Special entertainments Three Ibsen plays, by Madame Borgnv Hammer Company, and a piano recital by Josef Lhevinne were presented for the students.
14 Spring term Commencement 199 students graduated in June and more will graduate in August.
15 Summer credit extension work The Extension Division has organized classes on the credit system. Lou Shepherd and Floe Correll-Francis will teach the six weeks quantity of credit work course, and the system will be reviewed upon completion.
16 The Forensic League Forensic League was reorganized with election of officers.
17 The Training School The Training School pupils and faculty had their annual day of play May 27. Awards, picnic, and field sports were part of the program.
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18 Alumni Day Alumni Day was held May 31, 1920. Many speakers and topics were presented.
19 Alumni officers for 1921 Alumni officers listed for 1921.
20 Alumni reunion Alumni Association entertained alumni with refreshments. Alumni prayer service was led by Faith Stuntz Boardman.
21 Class Day program 1920 Class Day program listed.
22 Commencement day Commencement activities were held and many people were involved.
23 Dinner for Class 1895 The Alumni Committee provided entertainment, an auto ride, and dinner at Bartlett Hall Cafeteria for the Class of 1895.
24 European trip Edward T. Leavitt is sailing on a European trip with a professor to study animal husbandry and agriculture.
25 James Harvey Hayes James Harvey Hayes, former superintendent in southern Iowa, died February 18, 1920.
26 Lake Geneva Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. sent large delegations to the Annual Conference at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, this summer.
27 State Board of Education of Vermont Three state normal schools are going to be abolished in Vermont. State Board of Education of Vermont members Milo B. Hellegas, Johnson, and Hewitt came to Iowa to study the college at Cedar Falls.
28 The Baccalaureate The Baccalaureate Service was held on Memorial Day with President Seerley giving the address.
29 The College annual The Old Gold 1920 was a volume equivalent to previous issues, limited to subscribers, and dedicated to the late Professor Reuben McKitrick.
30 The Faculty Reception Visitors, alumni, and graduates of 1920 were received by the faculty at the annual reception in the gymnasium. Music, refreshments and a good social time were enjoyed by many.
31 The Men's Faculty Club The Men's Faculty Club entertained Rabbi Emanuel Sternheim who lectured and spoke with students about sociological problems in civilization.
32 The T. C. High School T. C. High School presented "Rose of Plymouth Town" at commencement.
33 The T. C. Senior High School students Teachers College Senior High School students presented "The Lass of Limerick Town" under direction of Elizabeth Burney.
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34 Alice F. McGuire Alice F. McGuire married Edward R. Donohoe June 23.
35 Alumni Register The Alumni Register will be put off until 1921; newsletter will be continued and notice of changes are requested.
36 C. A. Fullerton C. A. Fullerton, Head of Music Department, announced plan of testing music training.
37 Dean L. D. Coffman L. D. Coffman elected President of Minnesota University as successor of M. L. Burton.
38 Esther Rainbow Esther Rainbow married Walter Paulsen April 1, 1920.
39 Faith T. Sparks Faith T. Sparks married John M. Briden.
40 Gladys Young Gladys Young married Louis Ettienne April 5, 1920.
41 Grace E. Eimers Grace E. Eimers married Charles H. Bloomfield June 16, 1920.
42 Harriet Bozarth Harriet Bozarth married Benjamin T. Gillis June 26, 1920.
43 Helen Klingaman Helen Klingaman married Herbert Jordan April 17.
44 Henriette Whitacre Henriette Whitacre married Arnold Refshauge on May 4, 1920.
45 J. A. Miles J. A. Miles, Senior Inspector of the Educational Department of Western Australia, spent May 14-21 visiting the college looking into rural teacher training and consolidated schools.
46 Katherine Fobes Katherine Fobes accepted work in St. Andrew's Methodist Episcopal Church under Allen MacRossie; Florence McGowan will take her place as secretary of Y. M. C. A.
47 Lilian Lincoln Lilian Lincoln married Abner Guy Himmelrich June 24, 1920.
48 Margaret A. Perry Margaret A. Perry married Herbert L. Dobar June 16, 1920.
49 Maude B. Popejoy Maude B. Popejoy married C. W. Anderson June 29, 1919.
50 Meda Warner Meda Warner married Thomas Ayers June 12, 1920.
51 Milton Metfessel Milton Metfessel, Business Manager of Old Gold in 1921 and Editor of College Eye in 1919, was elected President of Iowa College Press Association.
52 Mozelle Elizabeth Strine Mozelle Elizabeth Strine married Samuel R. Ormiston June 16, 1920.
53 Olive Sessions Olive Sessions married Henry Iblings June 15, 1920.
54 President Seerley Homer H. Seerley will attend the National Education Association and preside in meetings.
55 Principal George W. Phillips George W. Phillips died March 11, 1920.
56 Promotions in faculty Promotions listed for faculty.
57 Rev. Roberto Elfric Roberto Elfric, of Chile, visited the college during Commencement. He was a delegate to General Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church.
58 Roger Leavitt, Jr. Roger Leavitt, Jr., married Bernice Briggs April 7, 1920.
59 Romeo Short Romeo Short married Darline Marie Shearer.
60 Roy L. Abbott Roy L. Abbott married Miriam Hooker May 24, 1920.
61 Visitors, May 26, 1920 U. S. educators inspected college and visited consolidated schools.
62 Zola V. Hostetler Zola V. Hostetler married Raymond O. Butterfield June 2, 1920.
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63 A correction A correction in the marriage of Eva Williams to Burl J. Haight. Miss Williams was a teacher at Butte, Montana, not a former student at Cedar Falls.
64 C. H. Meyerholz C. H. Meyerholz gave an address on "Education" at the annual Benson Community picnic.
65 Charles H. Bailey Charles H. Bailey, Head of Department of Manual Arts, has prepared textbook to be published titled "Mechanical Drawing for Beginners."
66 Charles H. Meyerholz Charles H. Meyerholz lectured in Nebraska, opening a course in political education.
67 Chauncey P. Colegrove Chauncey P. Colegrove, President of Upper Iowa University, tendered his resignation to take effect September 15, 1920, so that he can rest and care for Mrs. Colegrove's ill parents. Board refused resignation and gave indefinite leave of absence.
68 Dorris Rainbow Dorris Rainbow married Paul Neal June 30, 1920.
69 Dr. Albert Loughridge Albert Loughridge has made his permanent home in Oregon and is enjoying it.
70 Dr. F. N. Mead F. N. Mead was a delegate to the Black Hawk County Republican Committee and a state convention supporting General Leonard Wood for president.
71 Dr. W. W. Gist W. W. Gist, as Chaplain in Chief of Grand Army of Republic, made an official visit to Washington D. C., at request of Secretary of War. Visited son and daughter, Julian Gist and Ruth Gist.
72 Esto B. Miller Esto B. Miller married Harold H. Strayer June 30.
73 Ethel M. Wichman Ethel M. Wichman married William Sasse June 29, 1920.
74 J. C. McGlade J. C. McGlade has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Schools.
75 Karl Frederick Geiser Karl Frederick Geiser authored a book "Democracy Versus Autocracy."
76 L. H. Van Houten L. H. Van Houten was promoted to Field Secretary of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
77 Lieutenant and Mrs. S. R. Vandenberg S. R. and Midge Shelley Vandenberg arrived home March 22, 1920 after a three month voyage to many places.
78 Lillian Lambert Lillian Lambert and Laura Benedict attended the National Education Association in Utah.
79 May Shull May Shull married Roger C. Miller May 18, 1920.
80 Myra E. Call Myra E. Call will extend hospitality to national club women during the Golden Prairie Biennial Convention. She is Chairman of Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs education department.
81 Peter Luteyn Peter Luteyn has resigned and plans a business engagement.
82 President Seerley Homer H. Seerley gave the annual address at the Cedar Falls Commercial Club dinner speaking on "Organization."
83 R. F. Seymour R. F. Seymour has been appointed Assistant Inspector in Physical Education in the State Department of Education of New York.
84 Theresa F. Wild Theresa F. Wild resigned and plans to study at Columbia University.
85 W. H. Davis W. H. Davis resigned and plans to attend graduate school.
86 W. W. Gist W. W. Gist filled in at the pulpit of the Congregational Church while the new pastor is being called.
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87 Abbott C. Page Abbott C. Page saw Maude Smith-Stewart, Lydia Whited, Linnie Downs-Savage in Pomona and is also enjoying golf.
88 Alice Foster Alice Foster accepted a place as an instructor of geology at Mt. Holyoke College in Massachusetts.
89 Andrew Anderson Andrew Anderson, physics, remains to help in summer term. Extra teachers hired for Extension Summer Schools.
90 Appointments C. C. Swain is Professor of Rural Education.
91 B. W. Merrill B. W. Merrill completed first year as Director of Music at Indiana University and led concert.
92 Dr. Charles H. Meyerholz Charles H. Meyerholz has been selected to help prepare proper outline on American citizenship with W. L. Russell and Martin J. Wade.
93 Dr. W. W. Gist W. W. Gist gave a memorial address May 30 at Plymouth, Iowa.
94 Eaman Frances Dwight Eaman was born May 15, 1920 to Frank D. Eaman and Emma Paffendorf Eaman.
95 Elizabeth P. Moulton Elizabeth P. Moulton has accepted work in Natural Sciences Department at normal school in Kansas.
96 Eulalia G. Bradway Eulalia G. Bradway died November 6, 1918. She was mother of six and was active in community life.
97 Eva M. Luse Eva May Luse was granted leave of absence to spend time at Teachers College, Columbia University.
98 Extension summer schools The following contributed to extension summer schools: Marion McFarland Walker, Charles A. Fullerton, Lenore Shanewise, John Ross Frampton, and Macy Campbell.
99 George W. Samson George W. Samson gave the high school commencement address July 7, 1920.
100 Harry C. Cummins Harry C. Cummins spent part of commencement week in Canada, but returned for the alumni reunion.
101 Harry L. Eells Harry L. Eells was granted leave of absence to complete courses at Iowa State College.
102 J. G. Hutchinson J. G. Hutchinson has become a prominent success as a business woman in Los Angeles.
103 J. O. Perrine J. O. Perrine has resigned and plans to teach at Cornell University.
104 Jennie Shoup Jennie Shoup has been elected Assistant Professor for Textiles and Sewing Classes.
105 Laura M. Conaway Laura M. Conaway died May 23, 1920, from pneumonia.
106 Lenore B. Shanewise Lenore B. Shanewise resigned to study in New York City.
107 President H. H. Seerley Homer H. Seerley visited the Extension Schools, gave address to General Federation of Women's Clubs and will attend the National Education Association.
108 Professor Winfield Scott Winfield Scott has been authorized to conduct laboratory in animal husbandry and agriculture education off campus.
109 Rachel Patten Rachel Patten died February 19, 1920, after a few months of illness.
110 Resignations Roster of faculty resignations.
111 Sara M. Riggs Sara M. Riggs was granted leave of absence as was Sara F. Rice.
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112 Albert M. Cleveland Albert M. Cleveland has accepted work as editor of "The Oakland Acorn" and will devote himself to newspaper work.
113 Campbell Malcolm Seerley Campbell was born April 25, 1920, to Macy Campbell and Amabel Hart Campbell.
114 Carl C. Magee Carl C. Magee has purchased the "Morning Journal" of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
115 Chauncey R. Houstman Chauncey R. Houstman was discharged from Army March 1, 1920, and is now a teacher of expression at Queen Anne High School in Seattle.
116 Ernest D. Bloom Ernest D. Bloom has resigned and plans to go to the mountain states in the interest of the physical wellbeing of his children. He has rejected job offers.
117 F. W. Voorhies F. W. Voorhies has transferred to Guthrie Center to be Superintendent of Schools.
118 Family reunion J. B. Knoepfler's daughter and son, along with their families, spent the end of June and part of July in Cedar Falls for family reunion.
119 George H. Brinegar George H. Brinegar accepted work in Albia, Iowa.
120 Hazel Marie Black Hazel Marie Black has been elected County Superintendent of Schools of Butler County succeeding resignation of E. B. Hodges who goes to superintendency of New Hartford Consolidated Schools.
121 Ida May Wilson Ida May Wilson is Head of Service Department of Bay State Cotton Corporation and will soon be transferred to another mill in Massachusetts.
122 J. A. Boatman J. A. Boatman accepted the superintendency at Aurelia, Iowa.
123 Judge Frank R. Willis Frank R. Willis presided over trial of "Blue Beard", James P. Watson, and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
124 Julia L. Hurd Julia L. Hurd accepted appointment as Assistant Professor in Home Economics at Iowa State College.
125 Keith Wright Postin Keith Wright Postin, son of F. W. Postin and Pansy Siekmeyer Postin, was born April 18, 1920.
126 Lucretia Newell Lucretia Newell died April 15, 1920. She was burned to death at a school while attempting to start a fire with kerosene.
127 Mary Douglas Ballantyne Mary Douglas Ballantyne died at home April 4, 1920.
128 Maude Bozarth Maude Bozarth is District Secretary of the Charity Organization Society of the City of New York.
129 McDonald A son was born May 1, 1920, to Harry A. McDonald and Inez Brown McDonald.
130 Milton H. Hoffman Milton H. Hoffman has taken job as County Agent in Scott County at salary of $4000 a year.
131 Mrs. Donald Ferguson Winifred MacDonald Ferguson died April 11, 1920, leaving her husband and three small children.
132 Mrs. J. Russell Hawbecker Loretta A. Arnold Hawbecker can be reached by addressing her at Haugen, Wisconsin.
133 Mrs. Walter Scott Minnie Talcott Scott cannot attend Commencement; her children Eugene and Genevieve are doing excellent work at school.
134 Myrtle Campbell Myrtle Campbell was re-elected principle of Toledo, Iowa High School.
135 O. H. L. Mason O. H. L. Mason reported March 18, 1920, from Russia, that he is currently "Educational Lecturer" with American Y. M. C. A. and preaches on Sundays.
136 Robert B. Fearing Robert B. Fearing has been appointed Superintendent of Greenfield, Iowa.
137 Ruth Monnett-Grubb Ruth Monnett-Grubb wrote that her husband, Aubrey C. Grubb, gave a report before the American Chemical Society. Waldo Mitchell is doing graduate work and Faith Kiddoo will have her M.S. degree at the end of the summer term.
138 Virginia VanMetre-Lund Virginia VanMetre-Lund re-elected to office of Worthy Matron, Greenfield Chapter, Number 17, Order of the Eastern Star.
139 W. R. Boyd W. R. Boyd spoke by request of Governor Phillips before the General Assembly of the State of Wisconsin concerning the State University of Iowa.
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140 A. W. Graham A. W. Graham was re-elected as an Administrator of Public Schools at New York.
141 Alexander C. Roberts Alexander C. Roberts, President of State Normal School, Centralia, Washington, opened the school for summer sessions.
142 Andrew J. Miller Andrew J. Miller is a retired farmer living in Missouri.
143 Arent Sisters Arent sisters, Emma and Palmine, are going to Teachers College, Columbia University, for advanced degrees.
144 Charles Henry Charles Henry is Superintendent of Schools at Pullman, Washington.
145 Chas. W. Lyon Charles W. Lyon accepted the office of Corporation Counsel of the City of Des Moines and withdrew his candidacy for Attorney General.
146 Clem C. Seerley Clem C. Seerley and family spent vacation at Winnipeg, Manitoba.
147 Clifford P. Archer Clifford P. Archer has accepted the superintendency of Consolidated School at Hudson, Iowa.
148 Cora E. Munro Cora E. Munro is taking the art course at the University of Minnesota.
149 Delila M. Hayden Delila M. Hayden is Head of English Department in Woodward, Oklahoma, and appreciates the training she had at the Teachers College.
150 E. W. Goetch E. W. Goetch graduated with an M. A. degree in Education from the State University of Iowa.
151 Earl Whitford Earl Whitford has been appointed Assistant in Chemistry at University of Wisconsin.
152 Edward Dickey Edward Dickey is Superintendent and Vice President of Railway Equipment Company. His wife is Carrie King.
153 Eunice Margaret Struble Eunice Margaret Struble is principal of the Junior High School at LeMars, Iowa.
154 Frances Slade Lavender Frances Slade Lavender will manage new system of instruction in industrial arts in Minnesota.
155 G. V. Orr G. V. Orr was elected President of the Iowa Motor Trades Bureau. He had previously been Secretary of the Black Hawk County Bureau.
156 Grace Enlow Grace Enlow is in charge of the Grundy Center High School.
157 H. A. Mueller H. A. Mueller holds many community positions and is very active in community life. Visited Commencement in June.
158 Hazel I. Aldrich Hazel I. Aldrich received her master's degree, and accepted service as Grade Supervisor at Bemidji, Minnesota.
159 Hialmar Ostergaard Hialmar Ostergaard was elected Superintendent of Schools at Bloomfield, Iowa.
160 Jessie McDonald Jessie McDonald will take a European trip at the expense of a Seattle newspaper.
161 John F. Sly John F. Sly has accepted the place of Research Assistant in Dr. Shambaugh's department at State University of Iowa.
162 John H. Winn John H. Winn is in the employ of George T. Hedges and Company as a salesman.
163 Leonora Arnet Leonora Arnet has resigned her assignment as Professor of Economics/Sociology at St. Mary's.
164 Lydia A. Trimble Lydia A. Trimble, M. E. missionary in China, is spending her vacation with her brother, the Rev. J. B. Trimble.
165 Mary Caldwell Mary Caldwell, who works as Normal Training High School Critic and Supervisor of Grades at Mapleton, Iowa, got a raise.
166 Mary Walters Mary Walters will teach at a high school in East Waterloo.
167 Mrs. Dean Edward Foster Rose Bixler Foster commends the Alumni News Letter. Her husband is a consulting engineer.
168 Mrs. Jessie Overman Collins Jessie Overman Collins is in charge of State Industrial School for Boys in Oregon.
169 Perrott Laurine Hazel Perrott was born to C. F. Perrott and Lois Morris Perrott June 8, 1920.
170 R. O. Bagley R. O. Bagley is Superintendent of Schools at Bemidji, Minnesota.
171 R. W. Getchell R. W. Getchell elected a member of Sigma Xi.
172 Rall Joseph Edward Rall was born February 3, 1920, to President Edward E. Rall and wife of Northwestern College.
173 Williard W. Patty Williard W. Patty has been appointed Director of Part time and Vocational Education at Berkeley, California.
174 Winifred Tuttle Winifred Tuttle was elected Critic in Teacher Training at Odebolt High School.
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175 Alice Gordon Alice Gordon received her degree and is teaching at Nebraska State Normal School at Wayne this summer.
176 Ben Robinson Ben W. Robinson will continue studies at the University of Iowa for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
177 Constance Smith Constance Smith was stricken with typhoid fever. She's been offered a position at a new type of school at Berkley, California, which combines education with psychological principle.
178 Dorothy Condit Dorothy Condit is on the Chautauqua Summer Circuit for a tour as a violinist. She was an actress in the Commencement play, as well as playing several violin numbers.
179 Ella M. Ford Miller Ella M. Ford Miller is now a member of Wesleyan University and is great at teaching teachers.
180 Emma Bradley Emma Bradley is teacher of civics and English in City Continuation School, which offers part-time work to students.
181 F. M. Phillips F. M. Phillips is in the U. S. Public Health Service in the Office of Industrial Hygiene and Sanitation.
182 Florence Fleming Florence Fleming is now living in Long Beach, California.
183 Florence Sage Florence Sage has charge of home economics work in Des Moines College during the summer term.
184 Fred D. Cram Fred D. Cram was elected Professor of Extension Credit Work and will complete his master's degree this summer.
185 From Rev. M. M. Ries M. M. Ries writes of his job history and history at I.S.N.S.
186 Harry Jewell Harry Jewell graduated from Harvard Law School. Frank Jewell graduated from the Business Department of Harvard University.
187 Hulda Klein Hulda Klein has been appointed a missionary to India and will spend time with family before leaving in October.
188 Irene Lang Irene Lang has charge of Municipal Swimming Pool at Houston, Texas, during the summer.
189 James Anderson James Anderson was elected member of the new city council of Dubuque.
190 Jeanette Shearer Jeanette Shearer is a member of the Standard Chautauqua Company, and will assist in giving concerts this summer.
191 Juliette Pierce Juliette Pierce is Principal of San Pedro High School in California.
192 Lewis H. Minkel Lewis H. Minkel is President of the Alumni Association. He celebrated 25th year with classmates at reunion, presided over the Alumni Business Meeting, and is to be a leader of the round tables at the National Council of Education in Utah.
193 Lydia A. Trimble Lydia A. Trimble is first president of Methodist Woman's College at Foo Chow, China. She gave offering address for Women's Foreign Missionary in Des Moines.
194 Lyon Homer M. Lyon, oldest son of Charles W. Lyon and Grace Minnis Lyon, graduated from Des Moines Public Schools.
195 Minkel Mary Ellen Minkel was born April 7, 1920, to L. H. Minkel and Minnie Edwards Minkel.
196 Mrs. Edna Poor Shutt Edna Poor Shutt is now residing with her sister in Independence, Iowa. She assisted the county treasurer's office during the spring collections.
197 Mrs. H. L. Chase Ave Floy White Chase was re-elected president, Chapter R, P.E.O., Cedar Falls, Iowa.
198 Mrs. Orin C. Scott Mary Flagler Scott has a son, Ralph, in Chile, with the YMCA and another son, Harold, a surgeon/dentist with rank of colonel in the U.S. Army.
199 R. E. Newcomb R. E. Newcomb was elected County Superintendent of Cerro Gordo County.
200 Susie Mack Light and Florence Marshall Bean Susie Mack Light and Florence Marshall Bean were ISTC delegates at the Inauguration Ceremonies of President David Prescott Barrows. He is head of California University at Berkley, California.