Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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?

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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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18 THE BETHEL HERALD Fine. Pete, excuse me. Dr. Peterson, just fine. I have no reason to complain ' This is Mrs. Peterson. Mr. Jacobson. These are the youngsters. Aren't they a husky looking bunch. Well, come right into the office and we’ll talk things over. Thanks. Say, do you know it will be twenty-five years ago this month since we graduated from dear old Bethel. Yes. much has transpired since then. You have traveled a good bit since then. Won’t you tell of some of your experiences? You must have met some of our classmates in your wanderings. Well. I have traveled quite a bit. In fact, just to try out one of my own airplanes I made a trip around the world in it. and you can rest assured it was quite exhilarating at times.” “Tell us about it.” I left New York a year ago last month. Washington was my first stopping place. There I met none other than our genial and resourceful vice president. Olive Martin. “Was Olive in Washington? What was she doing there? Don’t you know she is President of the Women’s Elective Suffrage League and is a most influential woman, not only nationally hut internationally. All the women in Congress look up to her as their leader. By the way, Olivo told mo that another classmate is also in Washington, a Mrs.— O. I forget the name, but we knew her best by the name of Myrtle Pahlby. Myrtle is unique in the history of our country, being the first woman to be chosen to a portfolio in the President’s cabinet. She is Secretary of Domestic Relationship, the new bureau established recently.” Well, well, times do change. Who would have thought back there in 1919 that woman would advance so much in the course of a quarter-century?” “Well, from Washington I had a delightful trip across the country to Chicago. I made the trip on, a rare day in June, sunshiny, bright, and just breezy enough to be comfortable. Over the mountains, rivers, and plains I sailed with nothing to mar the journey nor hinder me, and in record time I arrived in Chicago. I haven’t been in Chicago for years. I suppose it has grown, considerably. Well, sir, you would hardly know the village. It has now a population of 10.000, 000 and is crowding New York out of first place among the cities of the world.” Francis, there is some one at the door.” It was Mrs. Peterson who was calling. Dr. Peterson admitted a large, brawny, sun-browned man. The man had a genial grin on. his countenance that stretched from ear to ear. His head resembled nothing so much as a ball-room floor. Fortunately. Providence had provided him with a luxuriant beard which covered his face and made up for what was lacking on the head. Hello, there. Jake, my dear boy, how are you? Is it possible that this is our dear farmer boy from Lake Sarah. Well, Emil, I am certainly mast glad to see you.” Dr Peterson chimed in: What are you doing in Boston, and what have you been doing all these years? You must give an account of yourself.” My story is soon told. After leaving Bethel I did some pioneer work on the mission fields in western Canada. While there 1 was studying about conditions in South America, and it made my blood boil to read of the way the Catholics were holding that people in ignorance and darkness. I resolved by the grace of God. I would go down there and do my bit toward bringing the sunlight of the true gospel to these poor people. We have had wonderful success there, and after a few months rest I hope to go back to continue my work.” Wc are certainly glad to hear of your good work. You are just as sincere and noble as ever. You must come to my church on Sunday and tell my people about your work.” I shall be glad to do so, Pete. My wife and I just came in on the South American” today, and expect to continue to Chicago next week, where we left the children when we went south.” That reminds mo, Jakie, you had just arrived in Chicago. Did you meet anyone there you knew.” Yes, 1 met Linus Johnson there. L in.us is one of our most influential pastors, and is in charge of a large church in Ohicago. lie is a leader in denominational work. Fortunately for us, he changed his mind about