Alumni News Letter — April 1, 1920

Page Title Summary
1 To the alumni class reunions Classes of 1880, 1885, 1890, 1895, 1900, 1905, 1910, and 1915 will have reunions during spring commencement.
1 The Alumni Register The 1920 Alumni Register being prepared for publication. Alumni need to furnish information at once.
1 Lecture Committee A. E. Winship, Earnest Thompson Seton, Lecturer Naturalist, Flonzaley Quartette, Phidelah Rice, dramatic reader; Smith-Spring-Holmes Concert Company, Ellis Parker Butler, reader, and Josef Lhevinne, pianist, presented for Lecture Committee.
1 The Chinese mission The Chinese visited and inspected College in January. They are thirteen educators from China who are looking for better educational system.
1 Violin and piano recital Theodore R. Gundry and John Ross Frampton gave violin and piano recital in Auditorium.
1 Orchestral Department Orchestra had first concert directed by Theodore R. Gundry.
1 The Teachers College High School The Teachers College High School graduated first section of Class of 1920. Mae E. Short, Marcia A. Newton, Genevieve Van Orsdol, and Robert R. Hearst graduated.
1 The National Consolidated School Conference National Bureau of Education held first National Conference on Consolidated Schools at ISTC. J. L. McBrien and George S. Dick were in charge.
1 Washington's Birthday Recognized George Washington's birthday with program. W. W. Gist and Samuel G. Bridges gave main addresses.
1 Midwinter play Play "Oh, Doctor, Doctor" presented. Directed by Lenore B. Shanewise.
1 The Extension summer schools Extension summer schools for 1920 located at Estherville, Carroll, Shenandoah, and Centerville. Directors are A. C. Fuller, Leslie I. Reed, John R. Slacks, and E. W. Goetch.
1 Albert M. Deyoe Albert M. Deyoe is associate at Keffer and Jones Architects.
1 William McKinley William McKinley to open law firm called McKinley Price.
1 President J. W. Heston J. W. Heston, President of South Dakota State Normal School, died February 1, 1920. Acting president is B. M. Lawrence.
1 Recognition Charles S. Cory, Registrar, announced that Michigan State certificates will be granted to all A. B. graduates who have eleven hours in education.
2 Professor Victor H. Ries Victor H. Ries married Elizabeth Gminder on December 24, 1919.
2 Laura S. Seals Laura S. Seals, former math instructor, died on December 31, 1919.
2 Ida Fesenbeck Ida Fesenbeck spent five weeks in New York City during holiday vacation.
2 Helen Broeksmit Helen Broeksmit sailed from San Francisco to Asia where she is vacationing.
2 J. O. Perrine J. O. Perrine commissioned by Governor as delegate to American Physical Education Association.
2 Mabel Lodge Mabel Lodge is Head of English Department in junior and senior high schools in New Jersey.
2 Dr. Morris Leighton Morris Leighton is a professor of geology at University of Illinois.
2 Painting wall pictures Two large wall paintings for library to be painted by William de Leftwich Dodge. These are called "In Memoriam" and "Education."
2 Hon. W. R. Boyd's address W. R. Boyd gave address on "What is the Matter in America." It was very popular and second edition was printed.
2 The College budget Board of Education authorized budget increase of ten percent.
2 President Homer H. Seerley This quarter Homer Seerley attended the semi-centennial celebration of Indiana State Normal School, the dedication of East Waterloo High School, and an NEA meeting (where he was appointed to numerous committees).
2 Board of Education Honor scholarships given to one student from each high school. These are appointed by John E. Foster.
2 Reunion Committee Mary Whitworth Begeman, Floe Correll Francis, and Helen Hearst Hammer make up reunion committee.
2 Faculty Club Professors gave account of experiences as educators in army at monthly meeting.
2 Hon. Benjamin F. Osborn Portrait of Benjamin F. Osborn hung on second floor of library.
2 First section, Class 1920 First members of Class of 1920 received degrees in March. Dorothy Ann Condit performed violin solo. D. S. Wright gave benediction and Homer Seerley gave out diplomas.
2 Reunion call Letter inviting members of Class of 1895 to come to twenty-fifth reunion.
3 Macy Campbell Macy Campbell and Irving H. Hart invited by Bureau of Education to participate in conferences.
3 Dr. E. Laurence Palmer E. Laurence Palmer published school leaflets on nature study.
3 Dr. J. P. Huget J. P. Huget is Pastor of the Tompkins Avenue Church in New York. Church's annual report given.
3 Charles W. Lyon Charles Lyon candidate for Attorney General for Iowa on Republican ticket.
3 Mrs. C. E. Hollenback Velma Roadman Hollenback in Cedar Falls for several weeks visiting relatives.
3 Mrs. N. F. Smith Helen Sisson Smith moved to Charleston, South Carolina. Husband is professor at the Citadel.
3 Newcomb Donald Hayes Newcomb born September 7 to Mr. And Mrs. Rollo Newcomb.
3 Minnie Gardner-Barmore Minnie Gardner-Barmore lives in Harbor Springs, Michigan, and will resume teaching.
3 J. Roy Hoats J. Roy Hoats is general science teacher in Tacoma, Washington. Florence Hoats also teaching in Tacoma.
3 L. H. Van Houten L. H. Van Houten resigned to accept position in United States Chamber of Commerce.
3 Dr. Frank N. Mead Frank N. Mead named Health Director and head of Physical Education Department.
3 Olive Tilton Olive Tilton will accept position at River Falls State Normal School in Wisconsin.
3 Ira S. Condit Ira S. Condit is Worshipful Master of Black Hawk Masonic Lodge A. F. and A. M., and E. J. Cable is senior warden.
3 Ivan L. Pollock Ivan L. Pollock elected Secretary-Treasurer of Iowa Economists and Sociologists.
3 Registrar Charles S. Cory Charles S. Cory gave address on "Teacher Shortage and Supply" at meeting. He was also representative to Annual Meeting of North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
3 President Seerley Homer Seerley gave address at Division Meeting of Iowa State Teachers Association.
3 Lulu Reed Lulu Reed, Assistant Librarian, resigned.
3 Faculty at State Teachers' Meetings. Faculty had parts in program at teachers meetings in Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Burlington, and Cedar Rapids.
3 Benjamin H. Van Oot Benjamin H. Van Oot accepted position as Head of Vocational Instruction at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
3 May Smith May Smith granted leave of absence to finish master's degree.
3 Professor J. O. Perrine J. O. Perrine's father-in-law died March 8.
4 John McPherson John McPherson secretary of Northern Investment Company in Fort Pierre, South Dakota.
4 Jeannette Sheerer Jeannette Sheerer selected as one of three clarinetists for understudy class with Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
4 Raymond S. Dix Raymond S. Dix moved to Cedar Heights, Iowa, to work for Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company.
4 E. Orlo Bangs E. Orlo Bangs elected President of Idaho Music Teachers Association.
4 Alvin S. Tostlebe Alvin Tostlebe is member of faculty in Sociological and Economics Department at Vermont State University.
4 W. O. Cummings W. O. Cummings, who is Superintendent of Schools in Stevens County in Colville, Washington, sent letter about family.
4 E. J. Feuling E. J. Feuling, Head of Iowa Editorial Association and Editor of the New Hampton Tribune.
4 Selma L. Knoche Selma L. Knoche offered teaching position at Omaha High School.
4 Lewis H. Minkel Lewis H. Minkel is Chairman of Committee to Revise Constitution of Iowa State Teachers Association.
4 Dr. Clem C. Seerley Clem C. Seerley is Worshipful Master of Masonic Lodge in Manhattan, Montana.
4 A. D. King A. D. King teaching at Polytechnic High School in San Francisco, California, and working towards Ph. D. His wife is the former Jeannette Wooley.
4 Harry E. Fields Harry E. Fields and family visited Mrs. Samuel Rownd, mother of Lida Rownd-Fields, this winter.
4 Emma S. Yule Emma S. Yule is assistant professor at University of Philippines and editor of "The Philippine Agriculturist."
4 Harriet G. Jongeward Harriet G. Jongeward is missionary in India.
4 C. E. Cavett C. E. Cavett appointed Inspector of Vocational Development for North Carolina.
4 W. J. Bell W. J. Bell member of Educational Commission of North Dakota.
4 Sarah Peters Sarah Peters Head of Hitt Training School in Nanking, China.
4 C. W. Baskerville C. W. Baskerville will be basketball coach and assistant physical director at Des Moines Y. M. C. A.
5 Dorothy S. Condit Dorothy S. Condit completed degree. Will continue violin studies. Performed solo in Auditorium March 9.
5 Ben W. Robinson Ben W. Robinson in graduate school at State University of Iowa. Preparing thesis on "Measurement of Natural Capacity and Aptitude in Stenography and Typewriting."
5 Margaret Dick Steadman Margaret Dick Steadman ranching and teaching district school in Moorcroft, Wyoming.
5 John Ludwickson John Ludwickson is superintendent of Walthill, Nebraska Schools.
5 A. J. Wilbur A. J. Wilbur is chemist at Minnesota Steel Plant. At night, he teaches class in steel plant chemistry. In day, he is chief's right hand chemist.
5 I.S.T.C. boys teaching farming Walter D. Bender, Harold G. Frisby, and E. E. Sage held Smith-Hughes Extension School for farm boys in various parts of the state.
5 Julia Piersol-Pipal Julia Piersol-Pipal in Czechoslovakia for Y. M. C. A. doing amelioration work with husband, Joseph.
5 Philo F. Hammond Philo F. Hammond published article on "Elementary Physics in the Schools of the Province of Alberta" in December issue of "School and Mathematics."
5 Mary Dick-Frisby Mary Dick-Frisby spent winter with parents in Des Moines. Returning to Saskatchewan with husband for summer.
5 Edna C. Battin Edna Battin teaching math at high school in Colton, California.
5 Ella Danskin Williams Ella Danskin Williams attended Baptist Home Mission Meeting. Jennie Danskin Keith working in developing women's and girl's work in Methodist Church Service. Elmer Grant Keith is Dean and Supervisor of Methodist Epworth Leagues in Montana.
5 D. Lee Shillinglaw D. Lee Shillinglaw completed salvage work in France for Army and Y. M. C. A. and returned to U.S.
5 N. M. Leonard N. M. Leonard attended Consolidated School Conference.
5 C. J. Boyington C. J. Boyington, President of Civil Service Commission.
5 Mrs. R. C. Keagy Hildred Chamberlain Keagy moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where husband is director of Y. M. C. A.
5 Dr. Cliff W. Stone Cliff W. Stone is Head of Education at State College of Washington. Charles Henry is Superintendent of Schools of Pullman. J. Leonard St. John is professor of chemistry in State College.
5 Mrs. E. F. Goss Amy Middleton Goss moved to Ames, Iowa.
5 Thos. C. Burkhalter Thomas C. Burkhalter is Physical Education Director at University of Pittsburgh. James H. Kelley is Head of Division for Extension there, also.
5 MacDonald Tom and Burt MacDonald work for Investment Bankers in Cleveland, Ohio. Tom is manager.
5 Samuel F. Hersey, Jr. Samuel F. Hersey graduated from George Washington University.
5 Marian Ethel Niermeyer Ethel Niermeyer is Girls Work Secretary on North Central Field Staff of Young Women's Christian Association.
5 Alexander C. Roberts Alexander C. Roberts named President of State Normal School in Centralia, Washington.
5 Untitled Elaine Marie Hummel born December 1, 1919 to Harry H. and Jessie Barnes Hummel.
5 Anna C. D. Hansen-Fossgreen Anna C. D. Hansen-Fossgreen moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
5 G. W. Satterthwait G. W. Satterthwait sent Christmas card.
6 Myra A. Bozarth Myra A. Bozarth married George Hilton February 11, 1920.
6 Anna Grace Arnold Anna Grace Arnold married Herman H. Siepert February 18, 1920.
6 Marjorie Park Marjorie Park married Paul E. Ruedemann December 26, 1919.
6 Mildred Sherrard Mildred Sherrard married Earl I. Barr December 30, 1919.
6 Steidl-Wright Gladys Mary Steidl, daughter of Alois L. Steidl, married Harry W. Wright December 30, 1919.
6 Elizabeth Howrey Elizabeth Howrey married William Storm in December 1919.
6 Eva Williams Eva Williams married Burl Haight December 31, 1919.
6 Ruth Hunter Ruth Hunter married Roy C. Fell November 27, 1919.
6 Caroyl Jean Crawford Caroyl Jean Crawford married Glenn A. Steele December 9, 1919.
6 Elsie Huber Elsie Huber married Harry Murray December 21, 1919.
6 Isabel Proctor Isabel Proctor married George Oakley Flath December 23, 1919.
6 Ruth Goodrich Ruth Goodrich married Alvin Johnson December 25, 1919.
6 Robert I. Dick Robert Dick married Gerdine Dornbush December 25, 1919.
6 Ray D. Nelson Ray D. Nelson teaching at Anglo-Chinese College in Foochow, China. Would like to send Cung Deung Vong as student.
6 S. A. Potts S. A. Potts re-elected Superintendent of Muscatine Schools.
6 Clara O. Henderson Clara O. Henderson married G. G. Herm August 14, 1919.
6 Lewis H. Minkel Lewis H. Minkel is Superintendent of Fort Dodge Schools and will receive $6000 pay next year.
6 S. A. Cohagen S. A. Cohagen accepted position as General Secretary of Waterloo Y. M. C. A.
6 Twin sons R. A. Buckmaster and Grace Jeffers Buckmaster had twin boys in March.
6 R. Lindsay Robinson R. Lindsay Robinson appointed to U. S. Public Service Work.
6 Kenneth W. Colegrove Kenneth W. Colegrove, Professor at Northwestern University, teaching politics class at home of Mrs. Marshall Field two afternoons per week.
6 Alumni on programs at State Teacher's Meeting Many alumni will be at State Teachers Meeting in Sioux City, March 19 and 20.
6 Geo. D. Eaton George D. Eaton appointed field secretary of National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness.
6 Mrs. F. C. Stitser Mollie Schmid Stitser visited mother in Waverly in March. She and husband have gone into sawmill business.
6 Alice B. Curtis Alice B. Curtis conducting citizenship classes in various Iowa communities. Prominent in women's suffrage work.
6 Arthur A. Smith Arthur A. Smith works with Proudfoot, Bird, and Rawson architects as supervising engineer and field man.
7 Mrs. William Avery Emma Sutton Avery died July 5, 1918.
7 Mrs. Harry Marsh Iola Faye St. Clair Marsh died February 11, 1920, from pneumonia.
7 Elias E. Cain Elias E. Cain died March 4, 1920, from pneumonia.
7 Mrs. M. C. Noble Elina Farr Noble died March 4, 1920.
7 Mable V. Fish Mable V. Fish died March 7, 1920.
7 Mrs. Oscar Halverson Alida Chase Halverson died February 8, 1920.
7 Edith Jeffery Sapp Edith Jeffery Sapp died in April 1919, from influenza.
7 The Campanile $1540.86 raised for Campanile. New donations sent in.
7 Irene Margaret Piper Irene Margaret Piper died January 29, 1920, from pneumonia.
7 Mrs. Ralph Kline Hazel E. McCowen Kline died January 30, 1920, from pneumonia.
7 John Howard Rich John Howard Rich died January 31, 1920, from pneumonia.
7 De Ett Pierce De Ett Pierce died February 9, 1920, of pneumonia.
7 Anna Marie Jepsen Anna Marie Jepsen died February 10, 1920 from tuberculosis.
7 Rachel E. Patten Rachel E. Patten died February 19, 1920, from heart failure.
7 Mary Blackburn Mary Blackburn died December 26, 1919.
7 Rev. Charles Jacob Shutt Charles Jacob Shutt, husband of Edna Poor Shutt, died January 28, 1920, from pneumonia.
7 Helen Oliver Helen Oliver to marry Walter E. Lindquist in the spring.
7 Dorothy Brown Dorothy Brown married Harold Lisle.
7 Winifred Montz Winifred Montz married Harold Wilson March 11, 1920.
7 Esther L. Owens Esther L. Owens died May 22, 1919 of shock.
7 Frank A. Poots Frank A. Poots died December 16, 1919 from pneumonia.
7 Maxwell Gordon Grim Maxwell Gordon Grim, infant son of Mont and Mabel Frisby Grim, died December 18, 1919.
7 Meryle J. Brown Meryle J. Brown married Mildred Lucile Pfeffer March 8, 1920.
7 Helen Stein Helen Stein married Percival Lucas March 16, 1920.
8 Proposed Campanile Drawing of campanile with description and plea for money; photo.

 

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