Bright and mild. Nasty under foot. Arose 7:30 A.M. Breakfast. Classes 8:30-11:30 A.M. Dinner. Worked 12 M - 2 P.M. Chapel 2:15. Dr. Beth of Theological School of Vienna spoke. Shaved etc. Supper. Started letter home. Spring party in evening. I accompanied M.L.Y. Prof Neil read, "An Ideal Husband." Very good. Refreshments. Very pleasant evening. To bed 1:15 A.M. Thankful for friends.
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Dr. Beth was Karl Beth, a Professor of Theology at the University of Vienna. In 1927 he became Dean of Theology Faculty. He was one of the many members of the University of Vienna faculty who were expelled from the university in 1938 during the Nazi takeover of Austrian civil service. He was married to a Jewish woman who had converted to Christianity, which may have been one reason he was expelled. He was allowed to emigrate to the United States where he continued teaching, as did his wife, who was a lawyer. He is considered to be one of the founders of the Psychology of Religion.
Nice that Stanford and Mary Leah could go to a party, even if it was sponsored by the School of Theology. Stanford seems to be dating only Mary Leah, so that's a good sign.
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