Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THE BETHEL HERALD 19 the form of a Junior-Senior banquet. The feast, the decorations and the program were the most unique and extraordinary ever carried out by any class. The Seniors departed in good spirits and with kindlier thoughts of the Junior class. ■ Thus it came about that the time was at hand when we re-assembled in the halls of Bethel to complete our course. When the Senior class convened we numbered forty souls, but noticed that many new faces had replaced those formerly among us. On the 28th day of September in the year 1920, a class meeting was held in which wo elected August Berg as our chief executive and other worthy were elected who, together with various committees, were to direct the activities of the year. Now in these days, during the administration of “Augustus Bergus,” our worthy president, many things were brought to pass. As we continued in our way we felt the need of a faculty advisor who could tide us through our Senior year, and thereupon chose -Professor Henry C. Wingbladc, who has proven not only a trusty guide but a faithful friend and a wise counsellor. Although his English assignments seemed long and hard, and there was much murmuring among us concerning them, we now appreciate the value of the same and what the training has meant to us. Then, in order that, in the days to come ( LASS WILL OF The lawyer who drew up the following will was rather bewildered as to what he should do when he found out that there is not a sufficient number of Juniors to go around for all the Seniors this year. But he managed to wiggle out of the difficulty by deciding that no Junior—in order to keep him, or her, from getting “big-headed” —should receive more than one legacy from the Seniors. In this case, the lawyer said, the Seniors must pass on some of their heirlooms to the members of the lower classes. The last “Will and Testament” of the Senior Class of Ninoteen-twcnty-one,—the signatures being witnessed by Jake Rabbitfur and John Oatmeal,—reads as follows: — we might have something to remind us of the happy days spent together, we chose as our class colors, maroon and gold. We could think of no motto more suitable for our class than “Loyal and True” and purposed in our hearts to ever live up to our high ideals. This know also, that in these last days, although we were pressed by much work, we nevertheless, willingly partook in all the school activities; and not least in athletics for all but one of the members of the basketball team were Seniors. There has been little to mar the happiness of this, our Senior year, except the illness of two our beloved classmates, one of whom has been restored to us, and the other, we trust by God’s great grace, may also be permitted to be with us again. Now as the days are beginning to draw nigh when we shall leave our Alma Mater, we are glad that we can leave as a remembrance -to the school a most valuable and practical gift consisting of an electric clock system. We now therefore, beloved teachers and fellow students, look back on these Bethel years with mingled feelings of regret and appreciation;—regret that our parting comes so soon, but with the deepest appreciation,—first, to our instructors for all they have done for us in helping to fit us for life service, and also to the entire school family for their help and for the mutual friendships formed. SENIORS—1921 We. the SENIORS of 1921, do bequeath the following Requisites of Scholarship to the worthy followers in our foot-steps to wisdom: Bengt Anderson’s smile to 'Mickey. A lock of Goldie Putnam’s hair to Harold Martinson. Some of Ingrid Stjernstrom’s wisdom to Herb. L. Peterson. Arthur Erickson’s wit to Clarence Hag-strom. Ward’s Fordmanship to Anfin Erickson. Harry Lull dell’s tiny feet to Ernest Ell-strom. Edith Anderson’s winning ways to Patsy. Freedolph Anderson’s mathematical talent to Alex Souter.

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18 THE BETHEL HERALD consideration in having given us this brain food for from that day to this have we increased in knowledge and stature until now we have ranked as the most intelligent class graduated from Bethel Academy. Now after these days, it came to pass, on November the 5th in the same year, we had our first class meeting. While we were discussing important questions of the day, for we were all born politicians, the hungry and ill-fed Sophomores robbed us of our refreshments. In those days it came to pass throughout the length and breadth of our land there arose a great call for men to aid their country and the world in the cause of honour and justice. Unto this call eight of our number responded and were gathered in the ranks that marched beneath the American flag. The lives of all were spared. Three returned to our dear old class. In athletics our class was not the least noted,—two of our number being able to capture places on the second team in basketball. Then upon the annual field day. before a great host of witnesses, one of our number came out first in the mile run. Other things such as these, were characteristic of our class. In showing the school spirit our class was far in advance in that they contributed to the school department drive, the sum of $225.00. Thus ends the Freshmen year of the class of 1921. There being little of importance in the Sophomore year beyond the ordinary it will be sufficient to mention that Edmund Luff was chosen president of this year’s class. The most important social event of this year was the weiner-roast which was given in honor of the Juniors. Having much more to write unto you regarding later events we will not burden our readers with a lengthier account of this year’s proceedings. Ilowbcit when we had come thus far we met others who were toiling toward the same goal, and thinking us congenial company, they joined themselves to our number, and thus we began the famous Junior Class. Straightway we elected Ernest Has-selblad as our president and desiring to lose no time we immediately set about to show forth the quality of our class. From time to time, during the year, we assembled ourselves together for the purpose of transacting our business as well as for the purpose of maintaining a “party” spirit in the class. The most enjoyable social event of the year was the sleighride party which was held on a pleasant evening in February. On this memorable night, there was nothing to mar our joy save the loss of a goodly supply of doughnuts which were confiscated in a raid made by our worthy brethren, the Seniors, for which they paid dearly at a later date. Now there were certain young men in our class who were deemed worthy of holding the presidency of two of the most important religious organizations of our school,—namely, the 0. J. M. M. M. and the Missionary Band. These men were Bengt Anderson and August Berg. Our class has always shown intense interest in religious work as evidenced by the number who have applied themselves to active service of various kinds. In athletics our class has shone brightly. Barthel Jacobson was elected Yell Leader of the school. Four of our boys were decorated with B’s as a reward for their special merit in basketball. And it came to pass on a certain day in the month of May, that Bethel met Minnehaha for the annual field meet. The talent of the Junior class was displayed in the fact that Bengt Anderson came out first in the mile run and a certain young man named Omark came out first in the standing broad jump, while another designated by the name of Ragnar Wall carried off honors in the throwing of the shot-put. Again it came to pass on another day in May that the various classes were called upon to arrange for a special Bethel Boos-er program and low and behold! the platform in the auditorium was suddenly transformed into a clinic by the Juniors. There were doctors, nurses and attendants who administered to the various and strange ills of the patients. All that heard and beheld were amazed and astonished, when they learned that these ills were curable by entering some department or taking some course in Bethel Academy. Now when all this had been accomplished the starring event of the year took place in

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20 THE BETHEL HERALD Mary Johnson’s quietness to Lila Fred-lund. August Berg’s good looks to Eleanore Bonde. Gordon Bodien’s musical voice to Carl Ackerman. Vernon Berg’s artistic taste to Esther Bergfalk. Esther Dufstrom’s dainty fingers to Enoch Johnson. Edith Nelson’s dimples to Elizabeth Carlson. Elmer Palm’s husky muscles to Schugy. Edwin Omark’s curly hair to E. O. Anderson. Jasper’s baseball glove to Bertha Rask. Ruth Forsberg’s dignity to George Ferre. Myra Peterson’s leadership to Dora Wal-lendorf. Ragnhild Johnson’s studiousness to MacMillan. Amy Peterson’s modesty to Palmquist. Naomi Larson’s jokes to Carol Taylor. Emily Satterberg’s medicine-kit to Henry Johnson. Alice Jorgenson’s spectacles to Theodore Anderson. Ellen Iledlund’s gloves to Adolph Johnson. Elsie Larson’s poetry to Reubin Tanquist. Elmer Palm’s kodak to Elvira Scherling. Mabel Peterson's mouth organ to Sigfrid Sandberg. Clarence Moberg’s pompadour to Edward Viren. Naomi Tornblom’s pocket-book to Linden Moberg. Alfred Nelson’s stage-fright to Margaret Olson. Emil Nylund’s new tie to Edith Larson. Oliver Olson’s picture to Esther Bodien. Edythe Bjorklund’s candy-pan to Miller. Bart’s pep to Lillian Tclandcr. Walfred Johnson’s French to Hammer-strom. Ragnar Wall's Caesar, to Inkey. Genevieve Hasselblad’s cheer to Wm. Turnwall. Albin Norling’s popularity to Edwin Moberg. DOWN IN THE CELLAR WHERE IT’S COOL By A. W. NELSON, ’2-1 Down in the cellar where it’s cool We cook our grub while going to school. One gas range with burners four, Three forks, a knife and one spoon more, One cracked kettle and a frying pan, Bavin’s the cook and feels like a man. Breakfast we eat at half past four, Nine cakes each and not one more, Syrup on top and butter below Thank God, for this He did bestow. We scrub the dishes in the tub And wipe ’em by putting the towel to rub. Dinner we don’t eat quite so slow. Forty-five minutes and to school we go, Rice, and oats and corn fish stew, Cooked the way the Indians do; Just push the pan on the fire bright This grub we eat but do not sight. Supper’s the meal that’s all the go Cause time’s nothing after school, you know, Fried spuds brown and onions, too. Just the food that’s good for you, There aint no style or fancy quibs Just plain grub that sticks to the ribs. Sunday’s a day of rest for us Cause we’re dressed too nice to cook and fuss, So we grab what’s cold and let that do Till we get doughnuts at the B. Y. P. U. Then we’re always ready to start the week right With an empty stomach and a big appetite. Ten dollars a month it takes for two To furnish all that's needed for stew. The work it takes don’t need much time Cause it’s all fun, aint worth a dime, When you’re hungry come for a treat We do it well and do it cheap. Who could happier be in school Than Nelson and Bavin down where it’s cool. Sitting together on a box and board And placing grub where it ought to be stored Laughing and being to each other kind Each telling the other the thought of bis mind.