Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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-

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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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THE ACORN 19 gram a short business session was held and the- following officers were elected to serve for the coming shod year: Presi- dent, Theresia Tornblom; Vice President, Sitona Finden; Secretary, Annie Johnson; Sergeant-al-Arms, Constance Olson; Pianist, Sigrid Hedberg. The year 1912-13 has s. P; The S. P. B. society has always been a liv© society, and it is more alive now than ever which is clearly manifested by their activities of late. On the evening or the 26th of April Bethel Academy was arrayed in a manner it had never been before. This was the evening of the S. P. B.'s annual open meeting. To state that the evening was a success is unneses-sary, for you need but meet anybody who was there and he or she will tell you that they had never enjoyed an evening as much as they did this one. The following program was rendered: 1. Violin Solo—Traura der Serinerin (Labitsky).........W. Fred Johnson Miss Myrtle Wernstrom Assompanist. 2. Invocation .........Frank E. Erickson been the most successful year in the history of this society, due to the faithfulness of the officers and the loyalty of all the members. We sincerely hope this spirit will prevail in the future, for then this society will prove a benefit to ail whom it comes in contact with. B. 3. Address of Welcome..O. Milton bind 4. Business Session. 5. Selection........'. ..S. P. B. Quartet 6. Declamation ........Chas. Themanson 7. Violin Solo—Habanera, from Carmen (Bizet).............W. Fred Johnson Miss Myrtel Wernstrom Accompanist. 8. Speech........Prof. H. C. W'ingblade 9. Declamation... .Oscar G. H. Peterson 10. Selection-............S. P. B. Quartet Refreshments. Humorous Entertainment. At the meeting held May 21st the following officers were elected to serve for the first month of next school year: President, Henry Young: Vice President, Chas. Themanson-; Secretary-Treasurer, Paul Dahlberg: Sergeant-at-Arms, Victor Sword. ALPHA BETA LITERARY SOCIETY. During the last month the Alpha Beta has held three meetings, one of which was held at the home of Misses Hedberg. The program consisted of musical numbers, rendered by Fred Johnson, the s. P. B. Quartet and by Prof. Eric Holm of Sweden. The music was elevating to the heart and charming to the ear. Those present will not soon forget the impression made by Prof. Holm's celestial music and inspiring song. Miss Swanson did much to keep up the humor of the evening by giving a review of the happenings during the school year. The Alpha Beta Literary Society wishes - to extend then-hearty thanks to the hosts of the evening, for the refreshment and hospitality we enjoyed. At the meeting held May 31st the fol-lowiny officers were elected to serve for the first semester of next year: President. Victor Larson; Vice President, Sigrid Hedberg; Secretary. Sitona Finden; Vice Secretary, Ruth Larson: Treasurer. Daniel Strandberg; Sergeant-at-Arms, Chas. Themanson; Pianist. Constance Olson; Auditors, Chas. Hodne. Andrew Skanse. The Alpha Beta has been a great success thru-out the year and with this able corps of officers in the lead there is no reason why this society should not go on from prosperity unto prosperity.