Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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16 THE BETHEL HERALD small for his developing ambition an.d emigrated therefore to America where he resided for two years in Cadillac, Mich. Then he moved to Chicago and entered the Morgan Park Theological Seminary. After a year in the seminary he felt the need of a better foundation for future work. He entered Bethel Academy where he pursued his studies together with his seminary work. Being of a studious nature he naturally enjoys to study Greek. He likes the Lin,-nea” best of all flowers. Astrld Linnwi Palm. A wonderfully unselfish maid is Astrid, born Oct. IS. 1S9S on the shores of a beautiful little lake near Lake Nordeti, S. Dakota. Here she grew up on her father’s fine farm, attending a school near by. Having graduated from public school in 1911 she entered high school in Lake Norden, for a year. However, having heard of the suporior qualities of Bethel as a school, she decided to finish up her H. S. work there. Consequently «he came to the Academy in 1915. Altho she refuses to give a motto, since she declares they are all secret, we take it from observing her that chief among them must be this: Christ and Others.” Her favorite subject is vocal. Olive Martine. This attractive maid was born Sept. 18, 1896, at Duluth, Minn. She came to St. Paul at the age of six months. During her residence here she has made two important trips, one to Long Beach, Calif, in 1912 and one to Sweden in 1914. Her first schooling she obtained at the Sibly School of St. Paul, completing her public school career at the Phalen Park School, also in St. Paul. In 1915 she entered Bethel Academy to better prepare herself for whatever work in life she should choose to take up. During her course of study she has discovered science to be her favorite subject. As a motto, she has chosen these three words: ‘‘Patience, persistence, aud perseverence, which make up the foundation to all success. She prefers the violet above all other flowers. Alice Elizabeth Sandberg:. • Alice was born Nov. 21, 1898 in Aurdal Township, near Fergus Falls. Minn. At five years of age she moved with her parents to Maine Township and entered the grade school, graduating at an early age. She attended the Battle Lake High School for three years and came to Bethel in the fall of 1918. Like many of the rest of her class mates she likes to study English, but unlike all of them, she has chosen the chrysanthemum as her favorite flower. Hannah Sandberg. When Hannah first smiled upon the world June 21, 1900, it was ne’er so sunny a world as it has been ever since. Like her sister she moved to Maine Township at the age of three, and took her public school education there. She also entered the Battle Lake High School for three years, then entered B. A. in 1918. If you wish to hunt her up during her free moments you will find her deep in the study of history. Her flower Is the rose.” Stanley Jacobson. Omaha, Nebr., on July 17, 1901, became famous as the birth-place of this great optimist. For two years he remained at Omaha, after which he removed with his parents to Ludington, Mich. Having seen the chief things of interest in Mich., he decided to try some new place. Thus he anchored at Chicago, 111. Even Chicago failed to satisfy l is ambitious nature and he came to Prentice, Wis. Feeling pretty well satisfied with WIs., he finished Ills public school education there. Shortly after, he went to Lancaster, Minn, and took the first semester of his H. S. work. But wishing to obtain the best of education, he came to Bethel to finish his H. S. career. His ambitious nature is well expressed in his motto: Daro to dare.” The more difficult tho subject, the better he likes it. Therefore he has chosen Greek as his favorite subject. He is especially fond of tho cherry blossom.” Lillian Jennie Lind. Isanti County, Minn., a little bit of Sweden set down in America, will be honored in song and story as the birlitplace of our modest unassuming class-historian, Lillian Jennie Lind. Lillian first looked upon life in Cambridge, the metropolis of that county on May 2. 1900. She early developed a spirit of restlessness, due, perhaps, to her father’s work in the ministry and moved often. When two moitfhs old she moved with her parents to Lily, S. Dakota, tho name of the place

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THE BETHEL HERALD 15 ta in 1912, making his home in the Twin Cities. In 1915 he graduated from the Northwestern Bihle School and took up the work of assistant superintendent of the Seven Corners Gospel Mission. Two years later he received a call as pastor of the Oakdalo Chapel. He accepted the call and is still pastor of the Oakdale Chapel. He is ever working toward his goal with this motto in view: “Nothing without divine guid- ance.” The dark red rose” is his favorite flower. Myrtle G. Dnhlby. Myrtle was born Aug. 27, 1901 at St. Paul, Minn, where she grew up into slender young girlhood. Having graduated from the Phalen Park grade school at an early age she entered the Johnson High School for two years. Upon the advice of friends she entered Bethel to finish her high school work. According to her own statement she has never regretted it. Her favorite flower is the “violet.” W lfred Gustav Holm berg. Dec. 3. 1S91 was a cold wintry day, nevertheless a happy one for the people of Me Kccsport, Pa., for on that day Winifred Holmberg first put in his appearance there. Two years later he went to Homestead. Pa., where he started school. After a few years he moved back to McKeesport, finishing the eighth grade there and taking a business college course. Then for eight years he held a position as clerk and stenoprapher. Feeling called of God to the ministry, he entered Bethel in 1916 to prepare himself. He has chosen, as his motto the words of the apostle Paul: “For me to live is Christ.” English literature” holds a great fascination for him. His favorite flower is the Rose.” Emil Theodore Carlson. A good student and an ardent young man is Emil Carlson, born Sept. 27, 1894 on a farm in Murray County, near Garvin, Minn. Alter finishing the grades he took a three months course of agriculture in the Slayton, Minn. High School. Later, feeling called of God to work in Hiis vineyard, ho entered Bothel in 1916 to prepare himself. His life motto: Look forward and go forward,” is sure to bring him a good way on his road to success. Being of a scientific trend of mind, he enjoys to 6tudy science, as well as history. Among the flowers, the “American Beauty” appeals to him the most. Charles Olson. The spring song of the robin and awakening nature first welcomed this gay lad May 1, 1900 at Hickson, N. Dakota. When Charles was but six months old his father died and Charles was taken to his grandparents home at Watertown., Minn, where at an early age, he started school. Later he went with his mother to a homestead in Harding County, S. Dakota for a year. The next fall he went to Gene-seo, N. Dakota and stayed with his uncle until Christmas when he returned to Water-town and attended school In the country. He graduated from the eighth grad in, 1914 and took up his high school work first, for two years at Watertown and one year at Bowman, N. Dakota, finishing the first semester of his junior year at Watertown after which he came to Bethel to complete his course. He enjoys best fishing and hiking, but lie Is also fond of studying mathematics, in which he excels. His favorite flower is the “rose” and his motto: Never give in.” Yernicc Holinquist This brown-eyed maid, the baby of our class, was born in Minneapolis, March 29, 1902. She graduated from public school at the age of thirteen and came to Bethel in the fall of 1915. She delights to study problems of plane geometry. The modest violet is her favorite, while her pet expression is: “Errare hu-maiium est,” (To err is human). Eric Lindholm. Who would guess that this quiet, dignified young man, our beloved class president, was born at Aby, 5stergotland, Sweden? Wiell ho was! On June 27, 1897 he got his first impression of the world. But having heard of the land across ocean, lie decided to try his fortune there. In 1906 he came to America and settled with his parents at Lindsborg, Kans. After finishing the grades, he worked for four years in a grocery store. Wishing to lay a good foundation for his work In the ministry, to which lie felt himself called of God, he came to Bethel in 1916. His motto- Festlna Lento” (make haste slowly) is well chosen. The Linnea,” the symbol of humble service, is his chosen flower. Hts favorite subject: “Swedish.” Linus Johnson. Linus first saw the midnight sun July 25, 1892 at Jamton, Vas-terbotten, Sweden. He found Sweden too

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THE BETHEL HERALD 17 no doubt attracting her. From there she moved to Strandburg, S. Dakota and remained there until four years of age. when-she tired of S. Dakota and moved to Lake Nebagamon, Wis. Here Lillian remained three years an.d entered upon her educational career, but at the age of seven she again moved, this time to Dalbo, Minn., where she also remained three years, continuing her education. Strandburg. NT. Dakota seemed to have its attractions for her and she went back there again where she completed her public school work, remaining there five years. She then moved to Holdrege, Nebr. At Holdrege she comple- ted two years high school work, when her father was called to S. Dakota as state' missionary, and they moved to Lake Xor-den, S. Dakota. As Lillian desired to complete her high school work, she entered Bethel in the fall of 1917 and diligently pursued her studies here for two years. Lillian is frank and open-hearted, looks upon life seriously, but not unkindly, and is earnest and assiduous in all her work. Her favorite subject is Latin. She loves all flowers equally as much and her high aim is: To live for Christ. W. G. II. CLASS PROPHECY By WALFRED G. HOLM BERG Well, my dear, you know I do not often flinch in the face of obstacles, but I'll have to admit I’m up against a poser this time. It hardly seems possible to overcome, but it has to be done, and we’ll do it! we’ll do it!’’ With characteristic vehemence and determination Hr. Peterson whirled around in his swivel chair, and addressed his wife, who had just entered the room with his mail. Now, now, Francis, do control yourself. Don’t try to do a whole year’s work in one day. But what is it we must do, dear.’’ Well, I have been pastor of this church now for five years, and have seen nothing to compare with it. I am preaching to three thousand people every Sunday evening and as many more are being turned away for lack of room. Every scat is taken an hour before time for service to begin, yet those dunces of trustees absolutely refuse to take steps to enlarge the edifice. If the success of our work in Boston is to continue, I’ll have to find some way to secure funds, and I’m going to do it, in spite of those shortsighted trustees.” Wlhat seems to be their objection? They say -it’s lack of funds, but I say it’s lack of faith, that’s what it is. They need a dose of old-time religion, that’s what’s the matter with them.” I understand a classmate of yours, who made millions in the airplane industry on the Pacific Coast, is now living in Boston. He expects to establish a business here. Perhaps he might be willing to aid you. He is a member of Temple Church and very active in the work.” I think his name is Jacobson. Jacobson. That must be Stanley Jacobson. And lie’s a millionaire. Well, the next best thing to being a millionaire, is being a friend of one. I’ll get in touch with him at once. You can reach him at the Y. M. C. A. most any time today. Jacobson was easily reached and came to the Peterson domicile early in the afternoon. He. found the dignified doctor squatted on the floor teaching little Pete to build a house of building blocks with John and Marie and Taddie interested observers of the procedure. When Jacobson entered the room, the doctor jumped to his feet and greeted his former classmate with a cordial and hearty handshake, and exclaimed. Well, Jake, this is certainly a sight for sore eyes. How are you anyhow?