Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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28 TI-IE BETHEL HERALD ing of Mabel and Alice Peterson, she decided to com© to Bethel Academy. She began her work March 4, 1919. She thinks that the morning is the best part of the day for work, for she is at school ready for work at S A. M. Lillian C. Dahl. In the pine region in Northern Minnesota in the village of Warba, Itasca County, was announced the birth of a very dear little girl known as Lillian Dahl. She began school at the age of six years in Wfarba where she continued until the death of her mother. She then came to Minneapolis and finished the fifth grade. The sixth and seventh grades she finished in Gothenburg. Nebraska. Then she decided to come back to Minnesota again where she finished her eighth grade at Warba. Through the advice of Mrs. Bodin, of Minneapolis, she entered Bethel Academy, September 24. 1918. She is small, but mighty. Effic Medeen. In the northern part of Minnesota. at Braham. there was born a little girl whom we all know as Effie. She began school at the age of six, in District No. 41, where she went through the sixth grade. Afterwards she entered Braham Public School where she finished the eighth grade £nd two years of high school. Bethel Academy had been recommended to her as a good school. She entered in September. 1918. She is also studying music in addition to her studies in the Commercial Department. She hopes to have a studio in New York City some day. OHtc Nyberg, Early in the twentieth century during a very pretty season of the year a little girl saw the light at Worth-nigton, Minnesota. At the age of five years she became so ambitious that she was sent to school. She finished the eight grade at the age of fourteen years, and had a burning desire to continue school but could not find any place that suited her. So through the influence of Rev. E. Bjorkquist, a Bethel booster, she same to Bethel Academy in September 1917. She entered the Commercial Department in the fall of 1918. Her ambition is to excel. Paul Ahlstraml: In the beautiful spring of the year in the month of March, 1899. ev- erything in Renville, Minnesota seemed to be singing, even the birds. What was the cause of it? Spring? Yes. naturally, but something better, a big boy was brought into the world. In the year 1906 he began school at Gutches Grove School, from which he graduated in 1914. He wanted to take up Commercial work. Finally through the influence of Emerie Gustafson and Gustav Gustafson, he came to Bethel Academy, and entered the Commercial Department in January 1918. Spurgeon Jorgenson. He surprised a great many with his sudden, appearance in Stevens County, Minnesota. This sturdy child began school in Stevens County from where he graduated in seven years. He was eager to get a better education so through the high recommendations of Ilans Jorgenson, a graduate of Bethel, he decided to en.ter the Commercial Class at Bethel Academy in the fall of 1917. Some day he hopes to.be the cashier of a bank. Anna Mattson. And now we come to the most modest member of the class. She is not least though her name comes by chance last. When and where she was born is a mystery. But proud is that village or hamlet that can boast of being the birthplace of Anna. She is neat, pleasant and always on time. She has set her goal high and will not give up till she has made her work in the world. What great deeds she is planning •on doing she will not say, but we surmise she is planning on being the first woman to fly across the North Pole. Charles J. Carlson. One of the excellent students from Isanti County is Charles J. Carlson. He has spent some time in Canada, but he experienced such a feeling of unrest, that he had to return to the United States. Mr. Carlson is a young man of foresight. He believes that the future has great things in store for the man of business, so he is preparing himself to take his place as one of the cogs in the wheels of industry . He has not committed himself definitely as to his future plans, but we know he has set his goal high. He is an enthusiastic Bethel Booster.

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THE BETHEL HERALD 27 Kllcn Peterson. Some time ago, at Rice Lake. Wisconsin, a little girl was born who was named Ellen Peterson. When she was but four years of age she moved with her parents to Superior. Here at the age of six years she began her education at the John Ericsson School. She decided that she wanted to begin a business career. Through the influence of Mrs. Bodien and Miss Olivia Johnson, she entered Bethel Academy, and is one of our students who will be heard from. Myrtle Hodman. She was born in Cambridge, Minnesota in the year 1902. Cambridge did not seem quite large cn.ough for this ambitious little girl so she moved to St. Paul where she began school at the Hancock School. She finished the eight grade at Goltier School. She went to the Central High School one year when she decided she was interested in commercial work. She entered Bethel Academy Oct. 1, 1918 through the influence of her sister, Gladys, who is also a student here. Peter Del Re. At Valenzouo, in the beautiful land of Italy, was born a very happy, bright-eyed baby, Peter. As Italy offered few educational advantages to an ambitious person, Peter decided to go to the United States. Through the influence of Merril, Greer Chapman Co., St. Paul, be entered Bethel Academy. He has been with us since January 1. His ambition is to give a million dollars to endow Bethel Academy. Ruth Peterson. Here’s some news from across the waters! In Norway, The Land of the Midnight Sun, was born, a beautiful little girl, Ruth. At the very tender age of three months she felt a longing for America, and accordingly, taking her parents with her, she set out for Minneapolis which has been her home ever since. At the age of seven she began school and graduated from the eight grade at the Pillsbury School. She began high school but was very unfortunate as. owing to bad luck in the family, she was compelled to stay at home. After this she decided to attend a business college. Through the influence and boosting of Gertrude Ek-man, she decided to pursue a business course at Bethel Academy. She’s a girl with a smile. Philip Mattson. In Isanti County, Minnesota, there was at one time a great deal of excitement. No wonder! Philip was born. He began Cedar Creek School at the ago of eight years. Poor little boy, had such a long way to walk that after he reached the higher grades he decided to come to Bethel Academy and finish his education. He began commercial work during the month of December, 1918. Myrtle Falk. In the year of 1901, near the town of Cambridge, Minnesota, a big blue-eyed baby girl was born. She was named Myrtle and has been known by that name ever since. She liked the surroundings so she lias always lived there. At the age of five years she began the first of her school work at Fisk Lake Rural District School, from which she graduated at the age of fourteen. Like many people of this age she wanted to take the Commercial Course. She was influenced to come to Bethel Academy through a graduate of this school. Though quiet in bearing, she can be depended upon to reach the goal. A nr id Johnson. In Eagle Point, Marshall County, Minnesota, was born a real boy, whom we all know as Arvid. He began school at the age of eight years. After graduating he decided to come to Bethel Academy to take up the business course.-. He began here Feb. 5, 1919. Edith Teltren. In Meeker County, Minnesota a big fat baby girl saw the wonderful light. She soon began to smile as she realized the greatn.ess of the world. At the age of six years Edith began school at Grove City. In the year 1916 she graduated from the Emerson School in Harvey Township. She decided to take a rest from school work for one year, but after reading the Acorn, Bethel Herald, and studying the catalog she was convinced to come to Bethel Academy and finish her education in some line, so she she entered the Commercial Department in September 1918. She is an industrious girl. She believes that duty should come before pleasure. Agnes Krogstml. In the latter part of the nineteenth century in the big city of Minneapolis. there was the sound of many church bells rejoicing over the birth of little Agnes. At the age of seven, years, although not big enough to have her own way. she entered the Webster School. She finished two and one-half years of work at the East High School. Through the boost-

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THE BETHEL HERALD 29 CLASS ALPHABET By EFFIE G. CARLSON A—is for Ahlstrand, the chief of our class. D—stands for Del Re and also for Dahl, C—is for Carlson, a modest young lass. E—is for Elg, who excels us all. F is for Falk and Fanum always the same, G—is for Gantzer, who in shorthand wins fame. H—stands for Stedman who’s attaining high speed, As a steno” she’ll be an expert, indeed. J—that means Jorgenson, who certainly is bright, And also Johnson, whom you should see typewrite. K—is for Krogstad, she loves lots of fun. L—stands for Larson, a friend of everyone. M—-is for Mattson, Philip and Anna, Also for Medeen, who plays the piano. N—stands for Nelson, with pretty straight hair, Also Nyberg and Nybloom, two lassies so fair. P—stands for Peterson, a whole squad I see, There are Mabel, and Ellen, Ruth S. and Ruth E. S—stands for Sands, our soldier boy true, Also for Schact and Segerstrom, who never feel blue. T—is for Tehven, who is always on time, And now I have finished my fanciful rhyme. THINGS VE SHOUI) BE THANKFUL FOB Olive Nyberg Myrtle Hedman Mabel Schacht Lillian Dahl Effie Carlson Alice Nyblom An.na Mattson Myrtle Falk Ellen Peterson Mabel Peterson Edith Larson Agnes Krogstad Effie Medeen Edith Tehven Alfa Fanum Florence Gantzer Carrie Nelson Edith Elg Ruth Peterson Arvld Johnson Lawrence Sands Philip Mattson Paul Ahlstrand Peter Delre Charles Carlson. Myron Segerstrom Spurgeon Jorgenson All of Us Her dimples. Her curly hair. Her days gone by. She’s not any larger. Her beautiful countenance. Her gracefulness. Her indefatigableness. Her calmness. She’s not shorter. Her punctuality. Her mental capacity. Her big appetite. Her future prospects. Her hearty laugh. For being a Norwegian. She’s French instead of German. For being so thin. Her courage. Her becoming bashfulness. His intelligence. His broad shoulders. For his good nature. For his social prestige. For his comely eyes. His black hair. His verbosity. For his cold feet. For Miss Ryberg.