Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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30 THE ACORN Lydia Fransen:—AH Milaca was summoned to the home of Mr. and- Mrs. Fran-sen on the morning of Oct. 21, 180?, to see the tiny ‘ doll baby” Mr. Stork had brought them, and to rejoice with them at so precious a -gift. But -Milaca was not long to claim this child, which attracted so much attention. One short year was the extant of her stay there, when her parents brought her to St, Paul. After a brief stay they moved to Minneapolis. Here .Lydia decided she would make the most cl her opportunities, so she started to school. After attending school here for a time, her family again moved to St. Paul, where she continued her studies. For Lydia resolved that if she could not become as big in physical stature as some of her tall friends, she wouid grow in knowledge and in grace. So she continued her school work at the Pbalen Park graded school until she graduated in 1912 and then came to Bethel Academy the following fall. That she has grown in grace is sanctioned by her mother in the words of Shakespeare, Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low. an excellent thing in woman.” She has chosen as her motto. Speak less than you know,” and her favorite flower is the “Sweet Pea.” Osborn Instanes:—Among the wonders of Norway is Osborn Instanes, who was born some time during the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty eight (1888). It is said that lie is a natural born leader and preacher, because, he is known to have led all kinds of imaginary things, and to have preached to all kinds of both living and dead things, while still quite a youngster. When his wonderful faculties were finally discovered, it was decided at once that our little Norwegian” must be given a chance. How lie spent the years between 1SSS and 1905 has not yet been revealed to the world, and most likely will lie kept out of the annals of history for generations to come. But some time during 1905 his rather solemn countenance appeared at one of the seaports of this our continent. Feeling his importance, as a pastor, lie made a thorough study of all the country churches in the .Middle West ai.d Canada, One day it was revealed to instanes that his work was not as effective as he wished it to he, so he immediately sought for a place where he could stand in order that he might move the world, lie went to the Swedish Theological Seminary at Morgan Park. Chicago, but after a year's search for it (the place to stand) in vain, lie turned to Bethel Academy, where he has searched three years. His favorite study is Moneyology ; his favorite saying. Be what thou art; and his favorite flower, the “Red Rose.” Josephine Anderson. On August 27, iSi)5, a wee little girl whom they called Josephine Anderson came to Dalbo, the prettiest little girl Dalbo had ever seen, and the most beautiful child born into the Anderson family, her brother excepted. The neighboring women could never agree who she was like. Some said she was like father, others said she was like mother. Since then she has developed characteristics peculiarly her own. She learned to know father, mother, sister and brothers immediately. She took a particular liking to lather, and there was nothing she so much enjoyed as to make father go perambulating with her after midnight. Her early education she received in a rural school at Dalbo. There she received ambitions and desires to do genuine mission work. Hence. Dalbo was not big enough to satisfy her. She then tried Bethel Academy. But her ambitions soon went beyond Bethel Academy also, and after three years of hard struggle she finally succeeded in convincing the faculty that they had better let her leave with the seniors of 191G. Josephine is a modest little girl with a sweet disposition, a congenial nature, and a big smile for everybody. Her motto: '‘Touch me not.’’ is a plmle and a cause of uneasiness to many. It sounds not like a maxim but a mandate. But she has always been a conundrum and to many it has been a delight to try to discover the innermost secrets ot her heart. Wc take hope in the poet’s saying:

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THE ACORN 29 he again had a siege of studiousness and came to Bethel. He is very neutral as to his studies, therefore, he has no favorite among them. His motto is. “Laboromnia vincit (Labor wins ali things). Carola Morin:—In the southern part of Sweden (here was a little girl born on the 26th day of Aug. 18SJ6, in a city located on the western shore called Helslngborg, Ska-lie. Having seen the romantic waves ol the “Catigatt” she was overcome by a longing to drift on the rough and yet inviting waves. She was not big enough to have her own way, but was sent to school, from which she graduated. Her ambition grew day by day; alter finishing the public school she went to a high school at Malmo. at which place she also attended a swimming-school. Imagine the joy in her heart when her parents told her, her dreams should be realized, that they were about to move to America. Her love for all that meant education was rekindled when she reached America, and accordingly she came to Bethel. Her motto is, Never give up ; her favorite flower. The American Beauty Rose. Leonard Westman:—On the morning of Dec. 13. 1896. the big brother at West-man's on 2120 lith Ave. S.. Minneapolis. Minn., was very disgusted because he found, when he awakened, a little baby-brother that Mr. Stork had brought. The whole family was surprised to find such a Christmas present. In spite of (he disadvantage of always being small for his age. he soon grew up and was considered big enough to go to school. He graduated from Garfield public school in 1912. As lie was not satisfied with this mere introduction lo education, he went to South High for one and one-half years. After that he was possessed of a spirit for business and entered the American College of Minneapolis. After this business course he came to Bethel Academy to finish his high school work. His favorite ambition is talking , but his motto is. Talk less, do more ; his favorite study is Physics and his favorite flower the Peony. Samuel Smith:—The 28th day of Aug.. 1891, was a very important day for Sweden, because on that day there was an eclipse of the sun over all of Sweden, and also, because of the fact that a sturdy boy was presented to the great world power of the North. As little Sam grew up, his father's farm became too small, and he gave his parents no peace until they sent him to school. After a period ot seven years of school work he graduated at the age of thirteen. Again lie desired to move on; this time his aspirations were America. Having conic to America, he heard of Minnesota, where so many Dal-masar” live, and decided to go there. The need of further education was soon felt and Bethel Academy became his next stopping place. Mr. Smith has indulged in many lines of work, such as carpentry, rail-laying and now lastly as bell-boy . His favorite flower is the American Beauty . His motto. He conquers who thinks he can. Victor E. Bergfalk:—Among the iron mines of Northern Minnesota (Duluth) a little boy, at ter wards called Victor Bergfalk, was born on Oct. 19. 1897. When he was ten months of age, his parents found it necessary that they move to the back woods” of northern Wisconsin, where they stayed for six years. Here little Victor was kept in quietness, the nearest town being Grantsburg. twenty miles away. Mis next move was to Mora. Minn., where lie began the graded school. But bis school work was interrupted by the restlessness of our hero, for he next journeyed toward the setting sun — a small city. Argyle, in the Red River Valley. After this he move! twice before he became a Senior. He finished his graded school work at Grove City. Minn . in 1911. after three years of high school work. But. big birds cannot develop in small cages; he came to Bethel in the fall of 1915, where he has found ample room to develop. His favorite study is Mathematics : his flower is tlic “Iloir-Bell” and his motto is. No palm without the dust of labor.

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THE ACORN 31 Though I had sternly said him nay, I feared, half hoped, that he would disobey. Hut. if her motto is a mandate, her flow, er. forget-me-not, indicating true love, is a plea. She expects to devote her life to real missionary work by nursing and caring for the sick and afflirted, and peeling potatoes. Cora Walter became a contemporary of Browning, Oct. 31, 1SS9, at Baraboo. Wls. At the age of five Cora started school in the first grade, graduating in two days. In 19U9 she learned the tailor's trade and continuing in that line of work until 1913 she entered the Baptist Missionary Training school of Chicago. From this institution she was graduated in 1911. .Miss Walter is one of our Student Volunteers, and is planning for work in India. But before going to the foreign field she thinks it best to go to Des Moines, where her interest w ill lie consumed in further study of a variegated nature. Her most immediate ambition lies along the channel of “home missionary” endeavor. We surely wish her success in this struggle. Her favorite flower is the violet and geography her beloved subject: but her motto 'Keep Sweet.” Mr. Meredith, who besides being a student at B. A. is a physical director at the St. Paul Y. M. C. A., will leave with a large following of St. Paul youths lor the camp at St. Croix, Wis. Mr. M. has been an optimistic and inspiring student, and we welcome him back next year. Mr. McKee, who, tho lie is a good Methodist. dares to stud at B. A. and who endured with great fortitude our denominational week.” will spend the summer at Kden Prairie, Minn., where he will be pastor. It was a pleasing sight to see all the Chairs, tables, desks and electric machines walking over to the new building on moving day. with a hundred students’ legs for support. It certainly was a walk away.” A motion was made in chapel to thank alt who had taken part in the moving and so every one shook hands with his neighbor. What did the girls do on moving day? They scrubbed, washed the windows, made cot fee and—smiled. Pres. Ilagstrom has returned safely from the Fast. He reports a most strenuous trip. Bead his article in President’s corner.” Everyone enjoyed the first basket ban game in the new gym. Lots of room to breathe and shout and run. Now we’ll always win! Let every B. A. student bring back next fall live new students. Then we will replace at least in numbers, the large senior class which goes out this year. Up till the present writing, no freshmen have gotten lost in the labyrinths of the new building. It is said, however, that they miss the boiler room.