Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THE ACOKN Alumni Notes Walfrcd Anderson, ’ll, has passed his time teaching at Dalbo. He has found it most interesting. Miss Edna Skooglun and Alice Lund-holm 'll, have passed the year in St. Haul. They have not attended any school this term bht have confined their endeavors and efforts in the domicile atmosphere of their homes. Bethel Academy has been ably represented at Carleton College, Northfield, by Albert Dahly '10. He entered that institution as a freshman and at once became popular. He has been especially prominent in the work of the Y. M. C. A. and other Christian activities. Oscar Freed, ’ll, finishes his first year of a seven year medical course at the University of Minnesota in June. Oscar evidently thinks that the educational institutions of his native state are on par with any of their kind in the country, and we are glad to know that at least one of our alumni appreciates the fact that Minnesota stands among the highest in educational pursuits. The editor is in receipt of a letter from Carl G. Johnson 'Oh. now located at Silver Hill, Alabama, as pastor af the Baptist church in that city. He greets the students and friends of the Academy. He says that the climate and country is the lovliest in the world and that he enjoys the work in the Southland thoroughly. Mr. Johnson is preaching in both the American and Swedish languages and finds his time well taken up. We are glad to note that his health has improved during bis comparatively short stay of a year in the south. Joel Burkman, ’ll, is using the pedagogical rattan in Firth, Idaho. Mr. Burkman finds the West much to his liking. C. Tideman, ’OS, has the honor )f being a student -at Harvard University, and sits oil the benches whereon many of our illustrious men have sat and carved their initials. lie will be pastor of the Scandia church this summer. Mr. Tideman is one of our most loyal alumni. Paul Anderson ’ll, has finished the first year of the dental course at the University of Iowa. He tried to enter the U. of M. last fall but found that institution too crowded and hence had to seek another institution. Paul enjoyed his year at the Iowa school thoroughly. Messrs. Joel Anderson, Andrew Edstrom, Jonas Ahlquist and Jonas Larson, all or class of ’ll, hied themselves to Omaha, Nebraska, last fall and registered at the Creighton University of that city. To alleviate the sufferings of humanity, they all took up the medical course. Mr. Anderson returned to our city the 10th of May and is employed in the Swedish hospital. The remaining trio will make Omaha their headquarters for the summer. A Freshman went to Hades. To see what he could learn. They sent him back to earth again, He was loo green to burn. Jack:—Say, pal, tell me how to teach a girl to swim. Dick:—Put your arm gently around her waist and with your right hand softly hold her hand and— Dick:— Oh, come off, it’s my sister. Jack:—Rush her off the dock.—Ex.

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'I' I I IS A C O K X 3t During the school year which has just drawn to a close, a greater interest has been displayed in athletics than ever before in the history of the school. Last fall, foot ball was the main issue. During the winter, of course, very little was done except for the organization of a hiking club”. But after old Sol had thrown his warm rays into every nook and corner, the enthusiasm for baseball became unlimited. Some of this enthusiasm was lost however. Although the team was not in a financial condition to procure suits, we have maintained a team and played a few games. And, considering the first year in baseball, and the small size of our school, the results have been gratifying. The first regular game was played against the Elim Baraca team. May 4th Thunell started on the mound for Bethel, and had the Elim batters at his mercy. In the fifth inning he exchanged places with Peterson at third. The Elimites got on to his slants, however, and soon overhauled the academy’s lead. One feature of the game was the batting of Peterson. The final score was Elim Baraca 11, Bethel !). Batteries. Elim Baraca: Swensor. and Clemmens. Bethel: Thunell, Peterson and Skansc. A return game was played with the Elim Baraca May 11th, but then we took revenge. All of oar men played a snappy game throughout. Peterson caught for Betliei and kept the Baracas hugging the bases, and was there with the willow, getting a home run. Thunell twirled a superb game, and Elim made their scores on errors. The score was. Bethel 12, Elim 2. Batteries, Bethel: Thunell and Peter- son; Elim Baraca: Swenson and Swanson. On May lGth we tried to play Luther Seminary. We began the game with a crippled team. Thunell was not in form and Peterson could not hit safe in this game, and moreover, Luther Seminary was a fast bunch. They secured 10 runs in the first three innings, when Delaney went in to pitch and held Luther down to two runs more. The final score was: Luther Seminary 12, Bethel I. The regular line-up of the team has been as follows: A. Heiberg, capt.. 2nd base. H. Thunell, mgr., pitcher. O. Peterson, catcher. Axel Bellstrom, 1st base. Art. Bellstrom, shortstop. A. Skanse, 3rd base. D. St rand berg, center -field. M. Lind, left field. 6. Carlson, right field. V. Sward. A. Christopherson. Rev. V. E. Hedberg was recently elected president of the Twin City Baptist Ministers Conference. A farewell banquet was given in honor of Dr. Gordh, at the Second Swedish Baptist Church of St. Paul. Dr. Gordh has been a member of this church during his-stay in the Twin Cities. Milton Lind, Gust Carlson and Victor Sward were spectators of the sham battle between the cadets of the University ot' Minnesota and St! Thomas College, at Fort Snelling. May 20.