Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THE ACORN 17 century, just when we have been unable to determine. She attempted to disappear beneath the waters of the river Br skne upon two different occasions but was foiled in the attempt. Here she received her early education and was admitted to full membership in the State church of Sweden. Becoming dissatisfied with the slow life in the Old World she joined the immigrant rush and told the conductor to stop at Berwyn-, 111., U. S. A. He very kindly did so, and here Olivia camo into contact with the English language which she thot was a terrible jargon of sounds. We are glad to relate that B. A. has altered this opinion. The next stopping place was Chicago, and then followed Kansas City, and thence to Minneapolis. Miss Johnson heard the call to foreign missionary work, and graduated from the Baptist Missionary Training School, before coming to Bethel. While attending Bethel she has worked at sewing, washing, cooking, waiting on hungry mouths and nursing. She has been accepted as a missionary and will depart for the Philippine Islands next August. Miss Johnson’s favorite flower is the Lily-of the-Valley, and her motto is, Dare and win.” Milton Lind.—The youngest member of the class first began to resent opposition in Bloomingdale, S. D., on Nov. 24, I8y6, where he also spent the first few years of his life. In 1901 he removed with his parents to Strandburg. S. D., where he began school and quickly revealed his studious inclination. Next he attended school at Lake Nebagamon, Wis., for three years, after which he finished his public school education at Dalbo, Minn. Milton Lind (for that is the name of this traveler) next turned his face in the direction of Bethel Academy, where he arrived in the fall of 1910. Here also his powers as a student have been in evidence. but how he has been able to get his lessons, nobody knows. But we do know that he always had them. At the same time has shown himself to be a voracious reader, for during the three years at Bethel he has read more books outside of class work than any other student who has attended Bethel from its earliest days. He has distinguished himself as an athlete, speaker, and society worker. His favorite flower is the Lady-Slipper, liis motto, ‘‘Don’t fret about tomorrow,” while his favorite pastime is either napping in class, or surprising his teachers by being about. Mr. Lind expects to continue his education at some university. Peter Oquist.—Away over in Sweden, whence so many of the world s great men have come, a certain chunky youngster began constructing air castles, and wood castles, as early as 1889. But the conditions in Sweden were such as to render this work tedious and unremun«rative, consequently alter a laborous struggle or four years, Peter H. Oquist, known to most of us as a carpenter and sanitation advocate, departed from the land of his ancestors, seeking a better shore, which he found in. Minneapolis, Minn. Thinking a change advisable, he took a claim near Mille Lacs Lake, in 1896. Mr. Oquist’s early education was somewhat limited, but he longed for knowledge, and so in 1909, he set sail for Bethel and now after a four year’s struggle with algebraic tangles. Chaucer” etc., he can look back with disdain upon all hindrances and say, After the labor, the reward.” Mr. Oquist's choice flower Is the Swedish Lily, noted in this country for its rareness. His motto is, Peace at all events.” Mr. Oquist expects to continue liis studies at somo university. We understand he intends to prepare for the vocation ot stump-pulling.

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JG THE ACORN CLASS HISTORY (Continued from page 13) Esther Lundberg.—Miss Esther bund-berg, the jolly orator and debater, is said to have begun playing jokes on her sisters in Minneapolis, the 9th of May, 1391. After graduating from the Longfellow school of Minneapolis in 1910. Esther entered South High School the following fall. But having heard the good reports emanating from Bethel, she remained in Hight school but one year, and entered Bethel in 1911. Here Miss Lundberg at once distinguished hersedf as an English student, and Society worker. Her favorite study, however has been Swedish, which seems to have had a remarkable fascination for her studious mind. The A. B. A. and Alpha Beta societies have profited by her literary contributions. While attending Bethel, Miss Lundberg has been asserting her pedagogical inclinations by teaching a Sunday School class in the Bethel church of which she is an enthusiastic member. She has chosen the violet as her favorite flower, and as her motto she has chosen. “Virtue is the health of the soul.” Fred Johnson.—The musical circles of Minneapolis, sat up and took notice, on Nov. 29, 1S93, and they have remained in that position ever since. Looking for the reason ye find it revealed on the recorder of the Cradle Koll Department of the Elim Sunday School. The date referred to is the alleged birthday of U. Fred Johnson, who as a violinist puts even Ole Bull in tlio shade. “Ferdie,” as he is usually known, attend, ed the Holland School, of Minneapolis until he reached the fourth grade, then he went to Sheridan School, and thence back to Holland after one year Having graduated from the Holland School in 1905), he felt the need of further education, and so entered East High School of Minneapolis in the fall of 1909. He decided to come to Bethel in 1913, ana joined the Senior class. Mr. Johnson, aside from favoring the Alpha Beta, and S. P. B. societies with violin solos has also taught violin as' well as played in various orchestras. He has been a hard working student. The Rose is his favorite flower, while the words most frequently rolling over his lips are: “Oh, we should worry.” Mr. Johnson expects to take up the study of medicine. Clarence Erickson.—The Socialist party suffered a severe set-back, and the cause of Municipal Ownership received a fresh stimulus when Clarence Erickson, pianist, mysteriologlst. and economist, began to philisophize and lay plans for the amelioration of social evils and political corruption on the 18th of April, 1S95. Clarence was born in Minneapolis where he has resided up to the present day. He received his early education in the Prescot School in Minneapolis. Realizing that he could never accomplish much without a high school education, he went to East High School in Minneapolis. He came to Bethel in the fall of 1912. His favorite subjects have been Civics and Physiology. In regard to his future occupation Clarence feels inclined to think that it is nobody’s concern but we understand that his highest ambition is to be a Sky Pilot, and we wish him success in this venture. His favorite flower is the white Carnation, and his “most choicest” expression is “Do you suppose you will ever be of any consequence in the struggle tor existence?” Olivia Johnson.—Miss Olivia Johnson began her eloquent orations in Str ngm la, Sweden, some time during the nineteenth

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THE ACORN J8 Frank Erickson.—December 15, 1891, was a great day in the history of our country, for on that day' Frank Emil Erickson was born in Ramsey County, Minn. When Frank was five years of age he began to go to the little red school-house, just like the other little boys. He kept this up until he was fourteen years old, then went to work on his father’s farm for some time. He took a course in the School of Traction engineering S. A. U. M., graduating in 1909. After this Frank went to work at steam-fitting and engineering, but his thirst for knowledge increased until he could stand it no longer, so he entered Bethel in the winter of 1911. He has been a very hard working student. The Acorn'' never had a more aggressive Business Advertising Manager than Mr. Erickson. He has served in various capacities of trust, viz., president of A. B. L . S., Athletic Association and S. P. B., and Steward of the Boarding Club. He has distinguished himself as debater, scientist, and Swedish student. Mr. Erickson has an abundance of class and school spirit, and can always be depended upon to be loyal to his Alma Mater.” His favorite flower is the Carnation. His motto in all things is, Be brief!” He expects to continue Ills studies at some college of engineering. Oscar G. H. Peterson.—Early in March in 1892, when nature receives a new impetus of life, Joliet, a town of Illinois, received a new impetus of life, Oscar Peterson then first made his appearance on this planet. This was the 9th of March, but Joliet could not hold our hero more than two years, for then this free spirit of the prison city struck out for the plains of Nebraska and made the burgh of Oakland his home. He heard the pedagogic stick soar over his head from his sixth year until 1907. The next three years he labored zealously on his father's plantation, but this soon grew tedious and the Nebraskan plodded his way to Bethel. Here he soon distinguished himself as scholar, singer, athlete, debator and preacher. He has held the gavel in the Missionary Band and the S. P. B.. and when we think of a secretary or of any committee Oscar Peterson’s name always looms to our mind. During his last year at Bethel he has taught an evening class in St. Paul. Whenever we visit his room we are confronted by his slogan which he has posted on the wall Take the noise outside.’’ He has chosen for his favorite flower The Bleeding Heart.” Oscar will continue his studies at some college or university next year. His ambitions are noble and high, as lie is planning to go to the foreign mission field after a few more years of preparation. A. The last meeting of the girls society for this school year was held Thursday afternoon, May 13, 1913. A short spicy program was rendered which presented clearly the loyalty and enthusiasm of the mem- B. A. bers as when they were called upon to give impromptu speaches. Miss Esther Lundberg served as critic and served very well; her keen wit and didactic criticisms are always well received. After the pro-