Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1924 volume:

G. ARVID HACSTROM, D. D. 2 TO President G. Arvid Hagstrom WHO, FOR A FULL DECADE, HAS POURED HIS LIFE SO UN ST I N’T INGLY INTO THE CAUSE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, AND, WHO, WITH PATIENCE, FIDELITY AND COURAGE, HAS WROUGHT SO EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY TO THE END THAT OUR SCHOOL MIGHT TRULY GROW AND PROSPER, WE, THE STUDENTS OF BETHEL ACADEMY, RESPECTFULLY AND AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATE THIS ISSUE OF THE BETHANNUAL 5 GREETINGS TO THE FACULTY, THE STUDENTS, TIIF. ALUMNI, AND ALL OTHER FRIENDS OF THE BETHEL INSTITUTE,THE BETHANXUAL STAFF OF 1924 EXTENDS GREETING. WE HAVE TRIED TO RECORD HERE FOR YOU A FAIRLY COMPLETE ACCOUNT OF THE PAST YEAR OF OUR SCHOOL LIFE, AND WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR THANKS TO THE SCHOOL FOR ITS HEARTY CO-OPERATION. WE WILL FEEL AMPLY REWARDED IF THISANNUALMAY IN FUTURE YEARS BRING BACK FOND MEMORIES OF OLD SCHOOL DAYS, ENLIVEN SOME LONELY HOURS, RELIEVE THE MIND ABSORBED IN BUSINESS OR HOUSEHOLD CARES AND REFRESH FILIAL LOVE FOR OUR ALMA MATER. FOR THE PRESENT WE ONLY HOPE THAT THIS PUBLICATION OF THE BETHANNUAL, WITH ALL ITS SHORTCOMINGS,MEETS WITH YOUR APPROVAL. —THE STAFF 4 BETHANNUAL AND CLARION STAFF Louise Larson iditor-in-Chief Gordon Careson Business Manager Henry C. Winch lade Stajf tkiter Rockr Wickstrand Advertising Manager Ai.foro Hanson Assistant Advertising Manager Emii. A spa as Sen's liditor Leoi.a Putnam Assistant Circulation Manager Paul Wallen dork Circulation Manager 4 Ewai.d Johnson Cartoonist Lelaxd Jacobson Senior Reporter Lloyd Lknninc Junior Reporter Joe Kriberc Salesman r, - BETHEI. ACADEMY BUH.DINT oft- 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 •AiL in iiiimtiMti A. J. WING BLADE, A. M. His course is steady; his purpose one; his spirits never daunted To the Faculty It is with a spirit of loyalty and deep gratitude that we leave the Bethel halls. We feel, indeed, greatly indebted to you, our teachers, for your untiring efforts of molding and guiding our lives during the past year. Your true Christian characters stand out as a beacon light, pointing out the treacherous shoal as well as the safe path. May God richly reward you for your efforts in giving the students of our land a Christian education. EDITH LARSON, Secretary to the Principal In thy face we see ways of honor, truth and loyally imaimiiiii 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 ■■iiiiii iiiliiiinuiiiii iiuiiiiH iiii iiiiiini!ii«iiniimumniii� ii:iMiiiuiMiaiiii iiiimm iiiiiiaiiiiuimi iiiii iiiiiiimsmiii iiqiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimi innimiiiaitMi iiiiiiiiiiiuiik H. C. WINGBLADK, A. B. H'r are not here to play, to draw:, to drift. V have hard work to do and loads to lift. ANNA M. SWEDBERG. B. S. She little hno-.cs the good she does. VIOLET C. VALLKN:1X)RK, B. S. One sunbeam shot across a cloudy shy. Can brighten all the drear expanse of shy: One loving smile of thine can make . weary icay—a path to Paradise' K. A. 1'IX’STROM. I� li. B., Th. M.. B. 1). DELPHA JACOBSON. B. S. His ideals are lofty: his aim is higher than Horn for success, she seemed; earthly reward. IPilh grace to win. with heart to hold. 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 i niiiiimin i mu 1111111011111111111111111 mil min mi: mu iimammii 111«. 1111 ■ 11111 uni ■ 1111 s 111 mu :iiitianian CAR I. 0. HEDEEN. Ph. B. Tif not indeed, tuy talent to engage 1� lofty trifles, or to stall my page With wind and noise. FLORENCE ARVIELA PRICE Heaven flowed upon thy soul. In many dreams of high desire. GEORGE II. HL ETGREN There is beauty in ntusie of which heaven approves. 10 ■ °JL 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 u-fl- i miiimr.m •iMiiiiauiNMiiii unitaiiiiiti iiaiiiiiiiiit i LILLIAN MORIN DAHLCRKN True m frit is liltf a river. Tht tiff per it is the less noise it makes. GRACE PHILLIPS Impulsive. earnest, prompt to aet. And make her generous thought a fact. HARTLEY GRAXDIX, A. B. In his song there is power, which lifts the soul to realms on high. 5yp VBi- vtoni VioUitY WAtr K •tWwT� j 3V� c« CWe! Socrrt es r. '-eAV . I- Sv ccV Ussifi V W Hc ok'e- ? ( u OLe' 12 SENIORS 13 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 IINIMIIIIMIIIIM lllllIHIIIMIIIII mill 1IIUIMIIMI Woiilford, Charles . St Paul, Minn. President. Senior Class. ’24. Manager. Football. ’24. Winner, Final Debate, ’23. 'Having such a blessing in his lady, he finds (he joy of Heaven here on earth.” Bill.man, Mary . Minneapolis, Minn. Delegate. Student Volunteer Convention, ’23. Library Monitor. ’23 and ’24. Conduct Committee. ’23. President Athcnacan. ’24. Vice President, Senior Class, ’24. “Always ready with a cheerful word.” Hanson, Alford . . Corrcll, Minn. Treasurer. Alpha Beta. '23. Basketball, Second Team. ’23. Conduct Committee. '23. Athletic Board. '25. Publicity Committee. ’23. President, Alpha Beta (1st semester). ’24. Treasurer. Senior Class. '24. Assistant Advertising Manager. Clarion. ’24. Football. ’24. “Men of feu' words are (he best men.” Jacobson, I.eland . . St. Paul, Minn. Second Oratorical Contest. '24. Treasurer. Alpha Beta (2nd semester), ’23. Vice President. Alpha Beta (1st semester). '24. President. Alpha Beta (2nd semester). ’24. Secretary. Senior Class. '24. Veil Leader. 24. “Good sense and good nature are never separated 14 1924— The Bethannual— 1924 uaiiiniiiiaimimiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiimuiiiiiaiiiiiMiiiniiMiii imnanmuiiaiiiiii uimai amanai Larson, Louise. . . . Maple, Wis. Basketball. Second Team, ’2.'. Winner. Final Debate. 2.� . President. Student Council. '24. Student Volunteer Delegate, '24. Editor-in-Chief. Clarion. '24. “Thou has' a mind I hat suits thy fair and outward character. Bavin, Russell Litchfield, Mich. Publicity Committee. '25. Treasurer, Missionary Band. ’24. Library Monitor. '24. VaLd.Uorian. “Success ever lies in the path of the ambitious Johnson, Malvina C. . Russell, Minn. Secretary-Treasurer. Student Volunteers. ’24. Student Council. ’24. “Simplicity of character is the natural result of profound thought.” Berg, Albert . . Pine City, Minn. President. Junior Class. ’25. Oratorical Celticsl. ’25. Treasurer, Student Council. '24. Vice President. Missionary Band. 24. Football. '24. “Knout me well if you would know my worth. 15 mM 1924—The Bethannual— 1924 Forsman, Ida . Metropolitan, Mich. Saluutorian, 24. Secretary. Alpha Beta. ‘24. “77 t secret of success is constancy of purpose.” Lundquist, Eugene . St Paul, Minn. Football, '23. Treasurer, Alpha Beta. '24. Chairman, Student Welfare Committee. '24. President, Junior Class (1st semester), '23. He is not only a scholar, but a gentleman and a good fellow. Olson, Stanley . St. Hilaire, Minn. “Some people's virtues are not always heralded aloud. Warwick, Ethel . . St. Paul, Minn. Preliminary Oratorical Contest. '24. Diploma, Music Department, ‘24. JVe may forget some but how could we forget you? 16 A- 1924 iniMirnnKiuiHiiiMimnaiiiiuMiiiia iituiiiiiiiMiiitfcMiiiniii The Bethannual — 1924 Gustafson, Anna . . Quincy, Mass. Student Welfare Committee, '24. Treasurer, Missionary Band, '23. Treasurer. Alpha Beta. '24. 0. J. M. M. M.. ;23. Treasurer. Publicity Committee, 23. Vice President, Publicity Committee. '24. “Each good thought or action moves the dark world to the sun. Bergfalk, Carl . Sianchficld, Minn. Captain. Football Team. '24. Preliminary Oratorical Contest. '24. “ I can't sleep at night, I'll sleep in class. Strom, Sylvia . . . Beulah, N. D. Treasurer, Junior Class. '23. Publicity Committee. '23. Secretary, Publicity Committee, '24. Advisory Board, Boarding Club, ‘24. “She has not a moment without some duty. Hanson, Clara . . . Corrcll, Minn. Social Committee, Junior Class, 23. “ gracious and innocent soul. 17 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 Johnson, Ruth E. . . St. Paul, Minn. Basketball (1st team). '23 and ’24. Assistant Yell Leader, ’24. “Happy am , from care I am free, Why aren't they all contented like me?'' Sackett, Howard . . St. Paul, Minn. Winner, Oraioricaf Contest. '24. Basketball. Second Team. ‘23. Athletic Board, '23. Basketball Manager, ’24. Football. ’24. “Not because your hair is curly, Not because your eyes are blue. Edstam, Likkea . . St. Paul, Minn. Final Oratorical Contest. ‘24. Declamatory Contest, Second, ‘24. “Worry and I have never met. Heijstrom, Zeraph . Manistique, Mich. Student Council. ‘23. Pianist. Missionary Band. ‘24. Secretary, Junior Class, ‘23. “It is as great to be a woman as to be a man. is illBMMliaillllt Iillirail 1924 The Bethannual—1924 Williams, Real . . St Paul, Minn. “ late no woman, I admire all ” Putnam, Leola . Little Falls, Minn. Student Council, ’24. Assistant Circulation Manager. Clarion, ’24. “So wise, so good, She cannot live long—single. Hanson, Clarence . Cliokio, Minn. Vice President, Sophomore Class. ’23. President, Freshman Class, '22. Advi orv Board. Boarding Club. '23. Boarding Club Steward, '24. Football. ‘23 and '24. “ dare do all that may become a man. Loman, Hildur Cambridge, Minn. Sober, but not serious; quiet, but not idle. 19 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 Esau, Anna . Mountain Lake, Minn. Vice Secretary. Student Volunteers, ’25. Vice President, Student Volunteers, ’24. Student Volunteer Delegate, '24. “Silence and modesty are the best ornaments of woman.” Johnson, Gottfried, Minneapolis,Minn. “ There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.” Peterson, Ei.fie . Strandburg, S. D. “ The great charm of womanhood is :o be womanly.” Linncren, Ada . . Strandburg, S. D. “Eyes are windows of the soul, indeed, and to freer within hers is to see a nature at peace with all.” 20 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 Hhinimiiiim nniinii.uiiiimiiii inminittiiiiiaiimiiiii iiiiiisiiiih iimiiiii i!it«iiiii:iiii iniiimiiiu iiuiiiiliiiiliiiwiiiiaiiii iniiiBiiiiit iiiiiiini ■ nciaiiiiriiiii iiimaii iiiuiumiii mil Hei , Paui...................Svea, Minn. “You can't keep a good man down.” Westerdahl, Gertrude . Newark, N. J. Vice President, Athcnacans, 24. Publicity Committee. ’24. Advisory Board. Boarding Club, ’24. Athletic Board, ’24. Secretary-Trcasurcr, 0. J. M. M. M., ’24. uI'm not always going to be a teacher.” Stearns, Annie . . Borup, Minn. u IVhat sweet delight a quiet life affords.” White, Lilla . . . Ipswich, S. D. Reading Contest. ‘24. “Whom not even critics criticize” � JL 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 iiillliNlitMtiimiiiiMiin iiiiiiBimii iiBium iipimiaiin m u nn■iitiisnuiinni imnniiiiiiiiiaii i iiiiiiHiiiimumiMamiBMimiiiii niiiiiiiiaiiiiu iiiiiniii iiiiiiaiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiiuaiiiiii Carl Henry Carlson . St. Paul, Minn. “Earnest, sincere, and decided; and above all, a gentleman.” Johnson, Mabelle . St. Paul, Minn. “If more people had a similar nature. the world would be better than it is” Hocpelt, Carl . Traverse City, Mich. Vice President. Alpha Beta (1st semester). ”23. “Keeping everlastingly at it brings success” Johnson, Ewald . Two Harbors, Minn. Football, '23 and ”24. Treasurer. Student Council. ‘23. Student Council, ’24. Serge.mt-at-Arms. Alpha Beta. ”23 and ”24. Vice President. Junior Class. 23. Vice President. Commercial Dept.. ”24. Advisory Board. Boarding Club, ‘24. Athletic Board. ”24. “Two-fifths of him—Genius. Abili'y, the rest.” Aspaas, Emil . . Willmar, Minn. .News F.ditor. Clarion. ”23. 24. “To be well informed is a gift of nature.” 22 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 iBiiaiiiiiciiaiffilfBjiliiitliBniiiiaiiiiiniftsiiiiMiiiiiiiiii tmttiiiraiiiiiitlin iimaniaaiiiii niitiini iitiin iitiiiim uiinuiixiiiiiiiiiaiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiimai iiiiiiaiiiin iii.nmnii iiriiai HENRY C. WINGBLADE OUR CLASS ADVISER There arc many good schools which loval-heartcd youth may attend, but there is no other school just like Bethel. It fills a much needed place for a certain class of students. And just as our Bethel fills a unique place in the roster of educational institutions, so this teacher stands out among others each in his own way, gracious and helpful. His pupils looking at life with eyes made more discriminating and understanding by the hours spent in his class-room, before going forward to the test of the future; pause to render homage to this inspircr and cnrichcr of soul life. Each of us has been glad to work away’, knowing that those kindly eyes, though keen enough to sec the faults and the flaws, sees also the noblest possibilities of each, and as we go out to meet the demands of our complex age, thank him for thus equipping us. May many other Bethel students gather in his class-room day by-day and meet in the literary- societies from time to time under his direction and be enlightened to seek the possible grandeur of life. BETHEL—THE HOUSE OF GOD W hen Jacob came to Bethel And tarried there all night, He saw a ladder stretching From earth to Heaven bright. And angels, dazzling creatures, Adown the ladder came, And back again to Heaven They seemed to take his name. Jehovah stood above it And promised him to give That country to his children Who after him should live. When Jacob woke, affrighted, He vowed, if God would bring Him safely on his journey, He to his hand would cling. We, too, have come to Bethel And in our dreams have seen The ladder and the angels, And sensed what life can mean. So in the beckoning future We stronger yet can climb; The call of God will lead us And last as long as time. What to us was imparted Within these sacred walls, Will lure us through the future Wher’er our Father calls. e The distant purple mountains May- prove to be bare hills; The ardent buds of springtime May feel the frost that kills. But if we work sincerely And trust God through the years, We doubt not time will give us Far more of joys than tears. And Bethel we’ll remember In springtime’s sunny days, When summer comes upon us. And in the autumn’s haze. The friends we loved at Bethel, The songs and games we shared, Will come to our remembrance As long as life is spared. And when our Father calls us From earth’s cold, transient sod, We’ll walk and talk together In Bethel, the House of God. —Lilla White. 25 1924 — The Beth annual — 1924 ■nitiiiniiiiiuimttimiiili iiuiiiiiiit!i!ii itiiiiiui •iihiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiitaiiiiiiiiii•iiiiiiiiiHriiiii iiiiiiisii ■iiiii(iiininiii amiminiinun■ 111 ■ rii• niiniiiiiiii iiiiii iiiii iiiniiiiii in....................... SENIORS CllARI.ES Wonl.t-'OKl) Mary Bii.lman 1 A-: LAND lACOMSOX Ai-koki) Hanson Russki.l Bavin Ida Forsman . . . President Vice President Srcrslary Trrasurer r ilsdictona i Salutatorian Motto—'Fry, trust, triumph. Colors—Silver and Old Rose. Clast Flower—Ward Rose. THE DRAMA OF THE CLASS OF ’24 ACT I—FRESHMAN YEAR Scene 1.—Halls in Bethel Enter Prof. Danielson with thirty-one Freshmen. Prof. D.: You know your own degrees; sit clown, and last a hearty welcome. First Freshman: Twcrc better that I were home with mother. Second Freshman: I w ill surely starve if I remain here. Third Freshman: Hush; sec who enters. All Freshmen sigh. Enter Dr. Hagstrom and Prof. A. J. W ingblade. Prof. D.: Honored Sirs: I deem it a great honor to have the privilege of introducing this very promising group of new students, whom I feel confident will be an honor to their Alma Mater, for they came here with a two-fold purpose: that of receiving all knowledge obtainable in an honorable way; and that of giving all that may be given of their time, patience and obedience. Dr. Hagstrom: I bid you all a hearty welcome to this institution. Curtain Scene 2.—In the Sprinc of 1921, Last Class Mkktinc of Year Freshmen meet in room 108. Time, 12:30 P. M. Pres.: The meeting will please come to order. The secretary will at this time give a report of all social activities of this class for the past year. Sec. Reads Records: First class social held on October 24, at Bethel Academy. Prof, and Mrs. Danielson entertained the class at their home on the evening of Halloween. Second Class Social held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Vclicnt. Spring social held at Bethel Academy on May 8. Pres.: This report was especially read at this meeting that you might be reminded of the many pleasant times we have spent together—as a class. May this be an inspiration to you one and all, which will bring you back to these halls and classrooms with a determination to accomplish every task which may confront you. Bell rings. Freshman: The time is up, but I think it will be proper lor the class to show their appreciation to the officers w'ho have served us so unfailingly during this, our first year at Bethel. I therefore suggest that we express thanks to our class officers by rising. All Freshmen rise. Meeting adjourned. Note: Parliamentary procedure not vet introduced. 24 O ft - 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 O-ft ACT II —SOPHOMORE YEAR Scene I.—A Como-Harriet Chariot Euler Prof. Danielson and Emil. Danielson: So fair and foul a day I have not seen. Emil: Tis registration day at Bethel Beach this day. Danielson: Ah, that is right. You are no longer a bud but have developed into a Sophomore blossom. Emil: Do you reckon that all will be back again this year? Here comes a member now. Enter ' .erapit. Zerapii : Coed day, dear friend, aic you guiding your feet to Mr. Wingbiadc’s castle, also? Emil: Yes, enter thou in. Danielson {aside): It gladdens my heart to see my fold. All coming back again to resume their studies, and I have great hopes for an unsurpassed class of 1924. Scene II.—Room 108, Where a Boisterous Group of Sophomores Have Gathered for Election Danielson: Hush! Shall we resume our dignity? and shake off all fickleness and knee-knocking. Chairman: Nominations now open for president. All (at once): EMIL!! Chairman: Do you think it would be proper and fitting to have all of our company not to speak on, “Penalty of Death, ’ one word to our younger set, the frosh. First Soph.: I think that a good idea. Second Soph.: I am body and soul in favor of it. Third Soph.: Me thinks those words well spoken. In Chorus: Give us dignity or give us death. Scene III.—Office of Register of Deeds Register: Would you be kind enough to relate in simple tongue that which has been going on in your class the past year? Soph.: It has been a year of less entanglements. We succeeded in taking the pennant at the annual by winning fust honors. We also succeeded in not executing or injuring any of the new students. We spent many delightful evenings when oui class gathered for its socials. I do beseech you now to give us leave, and ere the leaves have turned brown we will be hack again to our stronghold of knowledge.— Adieu. ACT III.—JUNIOR YEAR Scene 1.- Study Hall of Music Enter five Juniors carrying the wind instruments, English III, Physics, Geometry, and Economies respectively and trap drums ether studies. First Junior: We arc returned. Second J.: Yes, fate has dealt kindly with us to guide us in this course. Third J. May we so conduct our researches into the study of these instruments, that when this course is completed, our instructors can truly say, “These have been faithful and have acquired a place on the honor roll of Bethel.” 25 1924 — The Bethannual - 1924 il. Second J.: May it be so, may it be so. Fourth It shall be so, if we will but adhere to, and recognize, the importance of economics as a solo instrument in the Hooverizing music. Fifth J.: Thou must not forget the importance of the drums (other subjects) for they arc very essential for our success. Thou dost recognize this I feel assured. First J.: Good Sirs; we will not debate the question of the straw. This is but a grain and must be well cared for, if we would sec it develop. Other students enter. Studying is begun. Curtain ACT III 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Scene II.—Reception Room Two Juniors working on a chart containing a summary of events and activities of Junior Class. Enter President of Class. Junior.: Welcome, Mr. President, we arc in need of your counsel and assistance. Hands the finished chart to the president. 1. Registration .... First Chapel .... Get Acquainted Social Junior Social .... Annual Hike (Happy Hollow) . Reception for New Students. Junior Social.................. Roys' Christmas Entertainment. Holidays.................................Dec. 22 to Jan. 9, 1923 Semester Exams...............................Jan. 24, 25, 26, 1923 Prof, and Mrs. Danielson entertain Class at their home Feb. 19, 1923 Junior Program......................................Mar. Alumni Day..........................................Mar. Athletic Banquet....................................Apr. Visitors’ Day.......................................Apr. Junior Social........................................May Field Day............................................May Junior-Senior Banquet................................May Sept. 12, 1922 Sept. 13, 1922 Sept. 16, 1922 Oct. 9, 1922 Oct. 27, 1922 Oct. 28, 1922 Dec. 18, 1922 Dec. 21, 1922 10, 17, 6, 28, Semester Examinations 1923 1923 1923 1923 7, 1923 12, 1923 19, 1923 June 6, 7 and 8, 1923 President: Would that I could live the few short months of the past school year over again, for work has been turned to pleasure because of the comradeship of my fellow students. May this spirit of fellowship, the Bethel spirit, ever continue to be a part of the student body of our dear Alma Mater. Exit. Curtain ACT IV—SENIOR YEAR Closing Year Student of ’24.—We have at last, by many hard knocks and through many rough roads, reached the strategic point where wc may be called Seniors, in the true sense of the word. Our long sought for hopes and desires were at last a reality when a two score group entered the office in the fall term and told the Principal that they would like to take English IV. It was a still more happy group that assembled 26 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 ItMUIMIIIIII IIIMtItIMIII •lllliMliaillllMIHlIHli 1111« «•!••• 111 ■llllllillMIIHHNII Mil 111111« • IMI •! 11111111 • III! I INIItllllt I Hill 11II • I II •« M11 1IIIIMHIINIIIII l|||| |||| one noon to elect their officers, and to begin in the most dignified manner the role of senior. It has been many the afternoon dream, and many the structure of an air castle that first gave impetus to our attending this school, which not only offers educational facilities, but personal instruction along the social, moral, physical and spiritual lines. By the able leadership of our president we have spent a most delightful and successful year. It has been a rare privilege to sit under the instruction of such a competent faculty as Bethel has. It has been our fortune to have as adviser a man that is present at all times with help and ideas. It seems that seniors come and seniors go but he goes on forever. To say nothing of what we have laid up in our storehouse of knowledge, we have, in addition, received much benefit and instruction in our literary societies and other activities, which help to make the all-round man and woman. Some of us have had the pleasure of spending four years at Bethel, and to us it has meant more than gold can purchase; others have spent less time, but to all it has kindled a flame which death alone can quench. So as we arc about to leave these sacred corridors, there is a peculiar feeling of regret, and also a sublime feeling of joy. But wherever we go, whether home or abroad, we will always hold up Bethel as the school of schools. SENIOR CLASS SONG Tune: “How Can I Leave Thee?” We are the Seniors What could we wish for more? And we love old Bethel dear As in days of yore. Thus shall our high school days End with a song of praise. Sing it in every land Both far and near. Where e’rc our work may be, Still we will faithful be; Still keep fond memories Of lessons here. Our watchword—triumph and trust. Try, Oh yes, that wc must; These keep we as we part From Bethel dear. 27 —By E. R. W. and R. E. J. 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 BETHANNUAL, 1959 We are glad to devote three pages in the Bethannual of 1959 to an interesting article regarding the Senior Class of 1924, which was discovered January 14, 1959, in the excavation of the tombs of the kings in Egypt. This account was written in 1949 by Miss Malvina Johnson, a member of the 1924 class. She had been touring the world in search of material for a new book and at the same time had been gathering accounts of the 1924 class. Together with Mary Billman, a member of the same class, whom she met in India, she went to Egypt, and evidently the records of the class were complete, for this account was scaled and addressed to Mr. Emil Aspaas, the editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. But this epistle had not been mailed, for the following day Miss Johnson and a party of tourists, while examining one of the innermost chambers of the tomb were buried there. Several large charges of dynamite had exploded. The Egyptian government had refused to allow excavations and until January of this year no record of the party had been found. When excavations were begun, among the relics found was this letter. This was mailed to Mr. Aspaas, who is still editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Thinking that this account might prove interesting to the readers of the 1959 Bethannual, he sent us the record. My Dear Mr. Aspaas: Valley of the Tombs, Egypt, Sept. 27, 1949. You will recall the promise that I made to you in St. Paul last year, that while touring the world for the purpose of finding material for my book, I would look up the members of the 1924 class and compile an account of their achievmcnts in the last twenty-five years. I shall now give you some account of my trip and the information which 1 found. Naturally my first stop was Minneapolis. Opposite the new auditorium I noticed the sign—PAUL MED, DENTIST. My curiosity was aroused and I went up to investigate and found it to be our own Paul Hcd. I also discovered that Gottfrid Johnson is now manager of a hardware concern. 1 attended a Symphony Concert in the evening and found Ruth E. Johnson the special pianist of the concert. The following day I left for Chicago. W hile in midst of the story I was reading on the train, I heard a familiar voice in conversation with several gaily dressed women. I looked up and to my surprise beheld Real Williams. Naturally my story was neglected and we immediately began talking of school days. Real is now a representative of the DjcrKiss Company of the Western States. Among his travels in the West he met Miss White, who is now in Pcnasco, New Mexico, teaching school and conducting religious work. In Los Angeles he discovered that Albert Berg is now occupying the pulpit of the Baptist Temple. Among his travels up and down Montana he had discovered Mrs.----Oh, I don’t remember who, but in Bethel she was known as Ethel Warwick. After a brilliant musical career she had settled down to ranch life. Sylvia Strom is director of religious education in North Dakota with her headquarters at Bismarck. My biggest surprise was to learn that Stanley Olson is mayor of Portland, Oregon. Then, while touring Missouri, he discovered Ada Lindgrcn who is principal of the St. Louis Central High School. I was not surprised to learn that our class treasurer, Alford Hanson, has also obtained a worthy position. He is now supervisor of the United States Mint at Denver. Suddenly the conductor called “Freeport” and Real jumped up and with a hasty farewell explained that this was the town he was to meet his wife in. The remainder of my trip was spent in thinking of Bethel and the many happy days spent with classmates. My reverie was disturbed by the call, “Chicago.” As I stepped off the train a kindly faced, middle-aged man stood ready to assist me with my baggage. His voice had a familiar ring. I looked up and to my great amazement 28 1924 The Bethannual — 1924 I recognized Charles Wolford. Of course “Chuck” had many tales to relate and I discovered that several of our classmates arc in Chicago. Ewald Johnson is the physical director of the Chicago University. Our former Zeraph Hedstrom is now the wife of the Mayor in Chicago. Elfic Peterson is superintendent of the Presbyterian Hospital. The next day being Sunday I went, as my wont, to Sabbath worship. Outside of the First Baptist Church was a poster announcing the morning sermon by Carl Hogfclt, D. D. Needless to say, I was delighted for the opportunity to hear this worthy minister. After a pleasant visit in Chicago 1 proceeded to Dayton, Ohio. My purpose in going there was to inspect the new Art Institute, but I did not anticipate such a pleasant surprise as to find Russell Bavin the director of this worthy and promising institution. Russell informed me that Hildur Loman is now the wife of David McCarthy of Toledo and that Clara Hanson is the domestic instructor of the Ohio College in Cincinnati, Ohio. My next destination was Washington, D. C., and my purpose of going there was to attend a special session of the Senate. My first evening in the hotel I picked up the Washington News and as I glanced through it my attention was drawn to an announcement of a reception given in honor of the English Ambassador and his new bride. Lcola Putnam. The following day I visited the Senate. To my great astonishment I found that the president pro tempore to he none other than our own Leland Jacobson. I had planned to stay in Washington only one day but Lcland and I had so much to talk about that I had to remain a week. One of the pleasant events of this visit was a trip up the Potomac, where he took me to a little town to visit one of our classmates, Mablc Johnson, who is now Mrs. Frank Richardson. Another pleasant surprise while in Washington was the unexpected appearance of Anna Gustafson. She is now a kindergarten instructor in the mountainous districts of North Carolina, and had come to Washington for a teachers’ conference. My long stay in Washington necessitated a change of my plans My ship for England was scheduled to sail in three days so now I hurried to New York. I had earnestly desired to visit Ida Forsman, who is now the president of Yassar College, but that trip will have to be postponed until my return to America. However, I did take time to visit Gertrude Westerdahl in New York. I had heard she was teaching in the commercial department of Columbia University, but to my surprise I found her severed from that institution. With a sweeter smile than usual she told my why. She had finally agreed to launch her fate together with a Mr. Richard Nelson. I learned, while in New York, that Carl Bcrgfalk is the instructor of mathematics at Cornell University. On my way to the wharf I noticed a large poster announcing an important political meeting. The principal speaker was Howard Sackctt who was candidate for governor of New York. As I reached my ship a messenger appioachcd me with a special delivery letter, which was from Leland Jacobson. I was greatly surprised; it did not seem possible that after I had spent an entire week talking to him that he should have anything more to say to me. He had forgotten to tell me of the whereabouts of some of our classmates in Europe. “Eugene Lundquist,” he said, “is doing Y. M. C. A. work in Russia. Linnea Edstam is in Vienna studying social conditions there. Clarence Hanson has recently beer, sent to Turkey to investigate agricultural conditions.” My entire ocean voyage was most interesting and thrilling. It hardly seemed possible that I was finally crossing the bread expanse of the Atlantic. But I cannot stop to write of all of my adventures but only to tell you some interesting facts 1 gathered from the remaining class members engaged in missionary activities. I visited Anna Esau, who is in charge of the Leper Colony of Champa, India. I would like to write a whole book of the marvelous work carried on there but cannot do so now. In the hill country of India I discovered Mr. John Whitney, director 20 IIIIIIIII1 II 1924 — The Bethannual 1924 of the schools in this district. His head teacher and devoted wife was none other than Louise Larson. Next I journeyed on to Japan, where I found Annie Stearns conducting a girls’ school in connection with a large factory at Sikoki. I had written Mary Billman, who is in charge of the children’s hospital at Ncllore, India, of my trip and had implored her to take a vacation and come with me to Egypt. To this plan she consented and so we met at Calcutta and proceeded to Egypt. And here we arc in the midst of a busy season of excavations. Tomorrow we begin cur tour through the tombs—but of this, you shall hear more of later. My record of the 1924 class is complete. It hardly seems possible that this apparent insignificant class should finally rise to fame and honor. I sometimes think had it not been for the thorough training that we received at Bethel and for the many examples set us by our worthy instructors, our lives would have been different. I often think of our class and wonder what work we will have done and what memories we will have left behind us twenty-five years from now. But of this I know nothing for the future remains in the hands of the Almighty. Sincerely, Malvina C. Johnson. WHO’S WHO IN 1924 Best posted............................................ Most artistic.......................................... Best sport............................................. Most practical......................................... J oiliest.............................................. Liveliest.............................................. Most dependable........................................ Brightest.............................................. Most sincere........................................... Quietest............................................... Most patient .......................................... Most winsome........................................... Most scientific........................................ Most reliable.......................................... Best provider.......................................... Most talkative......................................... Most athletic....................................... . Best natured........................................... Most studious.......................................... Most peaceable......................................... Most popular........................................... Most amiable........................................... Most truthful.......................................... Most modest............................................ Most able.............................................. Most handsome.......................................... Prettiest.............................................. Sweetest............................................... Most eloquent.......................................... Busiest................................................ Most original.......................................... Most musical........................................... Most dignified......................................... Niftiest............................................... Most conscientious..................................... Most graceful.......................................... 30 Emil Aspaas Russell Bavin Carl Bergfalk . Mary Billman . Albert Berg . Linnea Edstam . Anna Esau Ida Forsman .Anna Gustafson . Clara Hanson Carl Hogfelt Zeraph Hcdstam Paul Hed . Alford Hanson Clarence Hanson Ruth E. Johnson . Ewald Johnson . Malvina Johnson . Gottfried Johnson . Mabel Johnson Leland Jacobson . Ada Linngren . Eugene Lundquist . Hildur Loman . Louise Larson . Stanley Olson . Lcola Putnam . Effic Peterson Howard Sackct: . Annie Stearns Sylvia Strom . Ethel Warwick . Charles Wohlford . Real Williams . . . Lilia White Gertrude Westcrdahl I■llll•lllll llllllllll IIIIIIIMimillll MIIIMNIIItllliailllllillMIHMtlll IIIH I III! till WIUMHII «l| III 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 IIIIMIIIN'IIIII IIIIMNIMMIMI SENIOR CLASS WILL Last will and Testament of the Class of 1924 Wc, the Senior Class of 1924, of Bethel Academy, of the State of Minnesota, being of sound mind and legal age, do hereby, in our last will and testament, bequeath: First—We bequeath our heartfelt gratitude to the faculty for their untiring efforts put forth in our behalf. Second—To the Sophomores, our dignity. Third—To the Juniors, as a class, our pull with H. C. Wingbladc; and to each individual as follows: 1. Emil Aspaas’ editorials to Lawrence Selin. 2. Russell Bavin’s married life to Gunnar Lindahl and Evelyn Knutson. 3. Albert Berg’s teeth to Ernest Nelson. 4. Carl Bcrgfalk’s pull with the Commercial teacher to next year’s Commercial Class. 5. Mary Billman’s nursery dolls to Lillian Winberg. 6. Linnea Edstam’s eloquence to Brainerd Christie. 7. Anna Esau’s health to Blanch Martin and Grace Carter. 8. Ida Eorsman’s optimism to Vera Johnson. 9. Paul Hed’s curry comb to David Gibney. 10. Clara Hansen’s long skirts to Florence Buisman. 11. Carl Hogfelt’s vocabulary and daintiness to Dorothy Gullifcr. 12. Zeraph Hedstrom’s wifely husbandry to Joseph Friberg. 13. Clarence Hanson’s cave manners to Josephine Heeberg. 14. Alford Hanson’s blushes to Elsie Ericson and Judith Dahlby. 15. Anna Gustafson’s smile to Hannah Flood. 16. Mabel Johnson’s scholarship to Paul Wallcndorf. 17. Ruth Johnson’s style to Carl Olsson. 18. Malvina Johnson’s A’s to Merriam Shcllman and Vera Lind. 19. Lcland Jacobson’s gestures to Tillie Flood. 20. Gotfred Johnson’s laugh to Hilma Abrahamson. 12. Ewald Johnson’s gym class to Clyde Gustafson. 22. Louise Larson’s dignity to Selma Nelson. 23. Hildur Lomau’s motherly love to Mildred Berglund. 24. Eugene Lundquist’s ways-and-mcans to Dora Carlson. 25. Ada Lingren’s contour to Agnes Lindccn. 26. F.lf.e Peterson’s complexion to Esther Ehnbom. 27. Lcola Putnam’s height to Gilbert Phillips. 28. Annie Steam’s humor to John Hcdwall. 29. Sylvia Strom’s office position to Viola Erickson. 30. Howard Sackctt’s committee work to Carl Anderson. 31. Stanley Olson’s job to Arvid Gordh. 32. Gertrude Westcrdahl’s love for a home to Ruth Mattson. 33. Lilia White’s self-confidence to Ruth Palmquist. 34. Ethel Warwick’s bobbed hair to Ruth A. Johnson; and her Tee Hee to Hannah Johnson. 35. Charles Wholford’s political ability to Roger Wickstrand, Lloyd Lenning, and Arthur J. W. Larson. 36. Real William’s curls to Edith Jacobson and Gladys Gibbons. 37. 'Flic entire Senior Class’s musical talent to Folkc Ekblad and Emil Olcn. Lastly—Wc appoint Miss Frances Anderson, chief executor of this will. Subscribed, sealed, published, and declared by the class of 1924. the testators, who have to this our will, set our hands and seals this fifteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four. Witnesses: Bethannual Staff. (Signed) The Class of ’24. (Seal) 32 JUNIORS 33 I.LOYI) I.I.NMNO THE JUNIOR Cl.ASS Rch;kr Wick strand Dora Carlson iff PrrtidfHi Strrslary Vioi.kt C. Wai.i.kndork. Clast Ithissr I'll.I.IK l 'l.OOI) Trtasurrr 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 JUNIOR ECHOES Tell me not in mournful numbers School is but an empty grind. For the Junior class at Bethel Proves it is a different kind Neither fun r.or selfish pleasure Is our destined end or way, But good times we have in plenty; Something happens every day. What about the Junior pow-wow Held last fall in Como Park? Was it not brimful of pleasure? We were happy as a lark. Oh, that February sleigh ride, What a joyous frolic, that! Flow we laughed, ate, sang, and tumbled, Rolled in snow, both lean and fat. Then in March when all was gloomy Something came to ease our care, Whispers, winks, and secret glances Almost filled the atmosphere. “What’s it all about?” said strangers “Junior Program,” we replied. On the evening of the fifteenth Curious folk were satisfied. Now, next year we’ll all be Seniors, Wise and mighty in our rule, Let us then come back and show them We can well uphold this school. —M. K. S. 35 IDENTIFICATION CHART O' Name Ace Appearaxcr Weakness Favorite Song A.brahamson. Hilma Anderson, Carl.... Oh. don’t ever ask! .Rheumatic........ .Sprightly....................Bossing people.... Timid and bashful............Midnight lunches ... Speed A way! ... Work, for the Night Is Coming Bcrglund, Mildred... Buisman, Florence. Still has hopes Never tells________ Simpering..............Singing for Alpha Beta. Harmless...............Mailing letters....... Memories .1 Song of Love Carlson, Dora..............Tries to forget it............Attractive................Giggling..................... Carter, Grace...........Hard to tell...............Has all her limbs......... Being late to class Christie, Brainerd......Very venerable................Grand palike...............Making girls giggle.......... Where is My Wandering Hoy Tonight I Wish AW” You-You Tell He, D ahlby, Judith...........Between 6 and 16......-.....Babyish..................Suckers........................ Toot, Too!, Tootsie! Dow, Roy...............Doesn’t remember............Sparkling..................Studying Public Speaking .... Sleep Ehnbom, Esther............Born in twentieth century....Motherly ..................................Hasn’t any Over the Hill Ekblad. Folkc..........Indefinite Fat and florid............Coffee and rolls.............. My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean Ericson, Elsie.........Judge for yourself..........Strong and husky............Taking advantage of leap year..” Mama Loves Papa Ericson. Viola.........A secret....................Gentle.....................Musical instruments There's Music in the .-Hr P lood, Hannah............Came over in Mayflower......Kindly....................Making sandwiches Nearer, Hearer Flood, Tillic..........30+10-X ....................Practical.................Collecting class dues......... The Gold Digger Friberg, Joseph........Afraid to guess.............Strained and anxious......Selling annuals............... More Gibbons. Gladys........On the cradle roll......Bright and shiny......Studying Greek ............ Barney Google Gibney, David.......A mere infant......... “Curly”.................Making eyes............... Roek a-Bye Baby Gordh, Arvid........Not quite grown up.......Shambling.............Telling jokes............. Good Night, Ladies! Gullifcr, Dorothy...A wreck................ Generously whitewashed ..Veiling in the halls.... Stumbling Hedberg. Josephine...........Wishes she were older.....Striking........... Athletics I'm Going South Hedquist, Ruth.........Won’t admit it..............Ladylike..................Blushing .................... How I Hate to Go Home e lone Hcdwall, John..........In his first long pants.....Rcg’lar sheik.............Parties........................ Last Night On the Back Porch 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 IDENTIFICATION CHART Cont JV ■VI Name Ace Appearance Weakness Her little niece ..Working Making faces Laming, Llovd No gray hairs yet Herculean ..Teaching girls’ S. S. Class Visiting the seminary.. Childish. Her “steady” Squeaky shoes ..Tall. Wickstrand. Roger ...Antique .Mischievous Looking sweetly Winbcrg, Lillian Sleep. Favorite So see 'Polly H'olly Doodle 'Crying For You ” ' The Qu {ring Parly ' Love You ' Jr:fling Pack to Dreamland ' In the Sweet Rye and Rye 'Oh. Uvely Night 'It's Never Too .ale To Re Sorry '.ill Muddled Up 'Swinging Down the .one ' Lonesome, That's All 'I-ong. t-ong Ago ' You'd Re Surprised ' Love Me ' Ain't Nobody's Darling ' Then Shall IPe Meet Again 'Sweet and Low 'A Kiss In the Dark'' ' It's All Over, Now 'Pm Just a Lillie R Ue (or You ' That Old Gang of Mine ‘I Hear You Calling ‘ wave Me Alone 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 Tioe$ Who $ i t DEAN khYckcks CHIEFTAINS HOW CO(t« CLIMQIN6 FUNNY CLUSTER POSING , WM Mm ” • C .V, fv- Wound-up ! ip SOPHOMORES 39 AN 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 N IMIIIMIIIMIII Gordon Carlson Prsjidtnt THE SOPHOMORE CLASS A. B. Holm Laura Runixjuist Alice Bodien J'i(f Prtsultnt Sffrrtary Trtasurer OUR CLASS ADVISER Miss Dclpha Jacobson has not only been a sage counselor, but she has been a real friend. She has been the promoter of a good time when we have had our programs. We are doubly happy for we have reason to believe that she has enjoyed being with us. There is a feeling of gratitude in the heart of every Sophomore to their highly esteemed adviser. 40 Tie IVtalho: Hot. not much change in tempemure; 1CK)° in the shade. The The Soffmore Y eekly is the only nev spaprr on 'island. Good Service. SOFFMORE WEEKLY Soffmore Iland, Atlantic Ocean, Friday, June 13, 1950 °'r 5iWDrRC STUPENDOUS TASK COMPLETED Lost in Midocean, Thrilling Rescue Prince Otto is Hero of Hour Soffmore island has been in a state of turmoil and anxiety for the past three days, when Pilot Harold Nelson and Mechanic Neil Cock went on an excursion trip with some of our most noted citizens and failed to return. Rescue parties were sent out, but all returned with heavy hearts and bowed heads; then Prince Otto (whose fiancee, Miss Hazel Christie, noted writer on bug-ologv, was on board) set out into the briny deep in a row boat. He was gone for 21 hours and the people were in despair when they suddenly heard the fog horn, which was a signal that all was well. The fire apparatus was called out for nothing day before yesterdax just because of Irene Dalecn’s carelessness. She became so interested in listening to a conversation over her party line telephone that she let her meat burn. When she saw the smoke coming from the kitchen, she called the fire station. Needless to say it was a false alarm. Ix rein Carlson, chief, was very angry for it had disturbed her nap. ♦ Rodney Johnson predicts a change in the weather. His rheumatism has been extremely troublesome lately. • • Geneva and Ruth Olson entertained some ladies last Wednesday afternoon at their beautiful home on Town Hall Avenue. They rushed to the beach and found the rescued lying in an exhausted condition. They were soon revived and were ready to cat for they had had nothing to cat except oranges and other canned goods they found floating around. The rescued were Neil Cook and Harold Nelson, Alice Bodicn (noted heart smasher). Hazel Christie. Clarence Hclandcr, Lloyd Hanson, farmer; Mildred Anderson, school teacher; Rose and Esther Jorgenson, nurses in Get-Well Quick” Hospital. Gordon Carlson, Mayor of Soffmorcvillc, sentenced the culprits to four days in bed, and peace reigned supreme. The club for the protection of homeless cats and narrots will meet at the home of Laura Rur.dquist on Friday afternoon. � The citizens of Soffmore Island will be highly favored with an interesting, inspiring, uplifting talk by the mayor of the SofTs. Mr. Gordon Carlson, at the town hall Saturday night. Come early and get a back seat. No back scats reserved. • • ♦ The Society of Heartbroken Old Maids will be entertained at the home of Bessie Le Master on Monday. They will be favored with a talk by Miss I.c Master, My failure in my Conquest for Prince Otto. Be there!; Elvert Forscll lost a perfectly good pair of shoes last night when he lost his temper and threw them at a musical cat in the alley. + • • John Franklin and Mr. Bur-sell have returned from their series of evangelistic campaigns in Sweden. • Clarence Wallin,Hugo Moss-berg. Kate Olson. Ncls Stjern-strom, Ilildur Johnson, and Gladys Lewis arc competing in a contest which requires much talent: that of seeing who can draw the most ridiculous picture or cartoon for the Soffmore weekly. A fivc-dollar prize is offered by Edna Gus-rafson. When the Soffmore Class of 1921 were dragging themselves through Bethel’s halls, they little thought tha: they had such good inventors in their class. Paul Erlanson, with the assistance of Clyde Gustafson and Jefford Loren, has just completed a device by which a scene many miles away may be reproduced near enough to be seen clearly. We certainly wish to congratulate Mr. Erlanson on his success. Through this marvelous discovery we were permitted to enjoy the commencement exercises at Bethel this year. Mr. A. J. Wingbladc gave a very touching speech, and although he was bent with age and looked extremely venerable with gray hair, he still had'a twinkle in his eye. Miss Jacobson, who went to Bfcthcl on ‘a much needed vacation, was there and had an important part in the program. 41 12 F R E S H M E •i.' T1IK FRESHMAN CLASS Stanlky Foksman Frbd Snki.i. Eva Johnson PrtsidfM f ire Prtsidnti Stcrrtary Gxack Piiiu.irs, Class Adviser Joe Fryckman Treasurer iiiiniiiaiiiiii 1924 -— The Beth annual — 1924 iimianim iiiiinili iimniinn:iit iiiiimimiiiiiiiimii niiniiiiiMiiiiaiiiiii ill niiiiainiii nmimi nmininiiiuniHiii in ■imisiiiiii hhiiiiii iiiumi V THE FRESHMAN The primeval forest was as still as death on September 17, 1923, but during the 18th day of the same month and the same year, a new tribe found its way into the Forest of Bethel. Some odd fifty were numbered in this tribe. After being conducted the first week by Chief A. J. Wingblade of the forest, we found ourselves living under the guidance of Miss Grace Phillips, who we had chosen as our chieftain. Under the able leadership of Squaw Margaret Olson, our big husky warrior Fred Snell, Squaw Eva Johnson, who kept track of what we did, and Warrior Joel Frykman, who kept our wampum, we have progressed rapidly through the densest part of the forest. In the fall of 1923, we were very excited, almost up to war-heat, with thoughts of the “feast of the moon,” our first, in the forest of Bethel, and rumor had it that many an attack might be made on us by other tribes living in the forest, before our feast was over. Special precaution was taken and the first feast which was in our chieftain’s garden proved to be a big success. In the eleventh month of the year of 1923 Squaw Olson returned because of illness to her own tribe by the big sea water. Warrior A. Stanley Forsman was chosen to take her place. The “Feast of Ice and Snow” came next, and was enjoyed by many of the tribe. In the third month of year of ’21, we had our last “Feast of the Moon” to be held in this part of the forest. Most of the tribe were out and everyone had a good time and a good feast. No attack was made by outside tribes. June ’24 finds us ready to start through the next lap of the forest after a vacation of three months, which will be spent in exploring outside of the edges of the Forest of Bethel. It is to be hoped by the chief, chieftain, and all the tribes of the forest that every member of the tribe of Frosh will return in the fall. Wc appreciate greatly all that our Chieftain Miss Phillips has done for us. She has worked to her utmost to make every undertaking a success and on her behalf of the class of 1927 we want :o take this opportunity of thanking her. 45 46 COMMERCIALS 47 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 RtiilliiHiiiHiiiiiMiiiiitiiiimiiniuiiiitaiiiiMiiii iiiiiimiiittviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaMiiiHuiiiiBiiiiiiJiiiiuiiiimtiiiiiiiiiisiiiittttiHiiuiiiiiiiiiauiiiiiiiuiiaiiiiMiiiiMaiiii Elsie Morberg .... “Peggy” Class President. Social Committee. Student Athletic Board. Chorus. “None but herself can be her parallel.” Mildred Swenson . . . “Mishy” Class Secretary and Treasurer. Girls’Glee Club. Chorus Student Welfare Committee. “She tastes the jovs that spring from labor.” Ewald Johnson .... “Busy” Vice President. Student Athletic Board. Sergeant at Arms. Alpha Beta. Advisory Board for Boarding Club. Student Council. Football. C. C. Program Committee. “lie is clever and unassuming, and on his unembarrassed broil' Nature has written—Gen tie in a n “ Leola Putnam..............................“ Tech” Student Council. Clarion Staff. C. C. Program Committee. “I'or she is such a smart little girl, Such a neat little, sweet little girl— Such a bright little, slight little, light little, Trim little, slim little girl.” 4S u H 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 lilinnimiimi iliniiiiiiMiiimiHHi iiiiinuianmi iimmimiciim .iM in innKiii iniiniiimi ................................... iimmiiiiiriiimaiiHii iiutiiiiiniininiimiilliiniimRUi Evelyn Johnson .... “Evy Chorus. “The maid who modestly conceals her beauties, whoy while she hides y reveals.” Hilmur Mattson . . . “Colonel Social Committee. Chorus. “A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows Alice Mattson.......................“ .” Student Welfare Committee. C. C. Program Committee. Girls’ Glee Club. Chorus. “Happy am I; from care I'm free. Why aren't they all contented like me? Hildur Newman . . . “Rufus Social Committee. Chorus. “When joy and duty clash Let duty go to smash!!! Lily Peterson......................“Bill B. A. Publicity Committee. Chorus. “Her air, her manners t all who saw admired; Courteous though coy, and gentle though retired.” 49 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 COMMERCIALS Elsie Moriierg Ewald Joiixsox . . . President l ire President Secretary- Treasurer Member Student Council Mildred Swenson I.eola Putnam . Grace C. Phillips, Class Adviser Motto—“Honor waits at labor's pate. Flower—White Sweet Peas and Lilies of the Valley. Colors—Green and White. HISTRIE (With apologies to Ring Lardner ) Another year have pased an vc the Com’l class of ’24 are now reddv to liter the prodijious field of busines. 4 the benefitt of fuchcr Com’l, stoodents were leaving herewith a huje and almost boundles histric of this ilustrius clas two manifest our profishcncy, which was much, nowleje, art, deficiencies, siance, impcrfech-ions, if any, inadequacy—there were none in us. This imense pcece of litercher, witch 2 oncomming gcnerachons will proov, knccdlcs to sa, the gratest of ny, will also show u how much we has improved since the 18th da of Sept., 1923, A. D. volorem. It is not neccsary 4 us 2 tell u that we new everything excepting business wen we come, but hour brilyent teachers they soon took all that out of us and bye the end cf the 1st da we was blank, wereas now we arc all filled 2 such a extent that we 2 r complete, at leste untill some bruske and tranquil employer takes it out of us. Well, so much 4 hour begining and end. Now, 4 the in-between. After we gotted an class advisor elected (her names was Mis Grace Phillips and she sure were filled up with grace) and a sochial and program comitca piked out we was ready 2 start to begin. Our 1st panic was—well, it was wat wc thot were the hitc of sucscs and gloric—Yes—it was glorius 4 we all shoned, cspccialy our faces, and we done our bestest to nteriain a very sclcckt groop of less un4chon8 stoodents wat did not belong 2. pur department. Our comitca worked hard and the partie shown it, 4 the games and lunch was the most xelcnt vicious wc mean victals in the hicst degre wat the Bethel halls has ever witnesed. It were with a sad and glorjious sensation that wc all went each 2 hour respective huts 4 Xmas vacation. When we come back, still shining, only this time it were our brans, wc made our plans 4 our very gratcly renowned program witch speaked 4 itself wen the jam wat come out beared it. It sure was a alTair witch undoubtedly will be lgottcn sum da in the fuchcrc. After hour brains had a chans to clcrc from this sucscssful event wc pcrccdcd 2 start 2 get ready 2 plan 4 cur next partie. Once again wc resorted 2 asking a fu of the xcluoosiv, hicst sccity roges of this da and age, and they all come in full dress soots (?) 4 tha heared wc was 2 hav sum swel ets, whitch wc done. We had hour fuchens told by sum wat-cha-ma-callcms such as bums, penyis, band rings maid of honcs-2-goodncs solid bras, etc. The scrumchus, dclccktabl ets wat we had was served at the end of the partie. After the partie cvcrybodie went home, alon, 2gethcr and otherwis!!!!! On top of thes good times we allscw had dozens of others in between wat only wc will remember bccuz tha wasnt rit down on a record. At last June has came and wc new part leaving behind us the school,—the Com'l Department, whitch is practicly as good as knew seeing as how we did not use it more than were necessary. We r leaving behind our best habits whitch r 50 1924 — The Bethannual 1924 many: such as getting up 2 late 4 refreshment in the morning; getting to skool at 11 o’clock after partially making up; and one of us wants 2 leave a fu admitt slipps 2 b used 4 fucher jencrachons as skool nded 2 soon 2 use them all. Most of hour hi marks we leve as we want 2 take onlic a fu with us 2 show folks as how much we rcaly lerned this year. We r leving also hour teachers an hope tha will stil have their sweet and amablc disposichons whitch we at times has destroyed almost. We are also leaving behind us the silense in the tieping room witch at times have been most oppressing. New as our pages r beginning to came nere 2 the end an we i not alowed as much space as we kneed, 2 tell all the things u should no, and all we want 2 tell u we must kwit. Watch the pappers closely from now on as u r likly 2 sea our sams in print ny tim, having finished such a magnifisent year and going out as we is, all steping one ring nerer the top of the ladcr. Not manie stepps left 4 us if we dont fall. CLIPPINGS The following arc clippings, cut from papers the last thirty years, found in a scrap bcok left among the possessions of Edward Brady, famous explorer of the jungles of South Africa, who died of acute heart failure on January 29, 1955. Edward Brady was a member for a short time of the commercial class of 1924. BANK GOES BROKE May 26. 1935.—Waller Prill, president of the Wyoming Bank, has departed for parts unknown. carrying the safe with him. Pacing ruin when Clara Swanson, who had just invented a new chemical formula which would change red marks to black, withdrew her entire account from his bank. Both these people were members of the Commercial Class of 1924. and it was thought that good business training was given them that vear. Nothing further is known of Mr. Prill. • NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH July 7. 1947.—Mr. Emil Aspaas. editor of the the World News, formerly a bookkeeping student at Bethel in 1924. has suffered a severe accident from a fall. He was listening to Ruth E. Johnson. who was also a bookkeeping student the same year, give a talk on “IIow to Express Yourself.” He was hanging to her every word, when her voice broke. • RETURNED MISSIONARY SPEAKS AT BETHEL April. 1944.—Miss Grace Phillips, as she was best known at Bethel, although to some she was class adviser. Auntie Grace and mamma, today gave a sltort chapel address. She is home on furlough with her husband who i a missionary in South America. This is the first time in fourteen years that they have been off their field of work and they surely deserve a rest, although their year will be much taken up with travel and lectures on the work there. While in South America cur former teacher had charge of the largest school in the country. This school has an enrollment of 2,000. TEXAS WOMAN INTRODUCES BILL IN CONGRESS May, 1929.—Jessie Shclund, well-known Congresswoman of the United States, formerly a Commercial student at Bethel, in 1924, today introduced a bill in the Senate which if carried through will prevent girls from growing up or at least will prevent them from ever showing their age. If this goes through she will doubtless have a statue made in memory of her by the women of the world. • FORMER BETHEL COMMERCIAL STUDENT MAKES A MILLION December. 1932.—The “Hildur Neumann Eat-Mc-Quick-Bcforc-I-Mclt” chocolate bar factory located in Greenland's icy mountains, is running twenty-four hours every day, three shifts of workmen. This is necessary to turn out an adequate production. On the side Miss Neumann is publishing books entitled Helps and Hints to the Ijovelorn,” by an old maid with no experience. These books have proved very popular and she is coining undreamed-of amounts of money out of it. All Bethel students who have known her in the past will now be glad to resume their acquaintance. BUSINESS, LAST, NOT FIRST June. 1934.—Do you want to get thin? Alice Matson's Reducing Sanitarium. Seattle. South Africa, is filled to capacity most of the time. Patients follow the guidance of the founder of the sanitarium who is there for her own good as well as others. Send in your application at once as you may have to stay fat i:’ you don't. 51 1924— The Bethannual— 1924 SEEN IN UNIVERSITY FLASHES” OF BRYN MAWR June, 1930.—We are glad to report that Miss Frances Anderson, formerly of Bethel Academy, has answered the call to onr Chair of Mathematics and will take up her new position when school opens on September 22. 1930. Miss Anderson is a very successful mathematics teacher, and we believe she will be a splendid addition to our faculty. • ♦ WILL RETIRE SOON May 8, 1951.—Alice I.arson, owner of the Noise Watch Works, will retire scon, as she now has plenty of time. It is just as well perhaps. as she doubtless would get the writer’s cramp soon from signing her monthly checks. • SOCIETY NOTES AND MORTGAGES September 29, 1939.—Through a sudden upward movement in oil. Dorothy Gullifcr recently became very wealthy. Her rich aunt tried to start a lire with a can of it. FASHIONABLE WEDDING TAKES PLACE August 12, 1931.—A beautiful wedding took place last evening in Paris, France, when Miss I .cola Putnam was married to Rev. A. L. Borg of Ixrndon, both former students of Bethel. Miss Putnam’s father put young Borg on his feet in order to get his daughter off his hands. The bride was given in marriage by a man who was her former boss when she was in Bethel. The ceremony was performed over the radio-sees. Rev. Hilmcr Mattson officiating. Rev. Mattson, who is known as the Billy Sunday of the Orient, is stationed on one of the largest mission fields in the Hawaiian Islands. Anna Sorborn, who is now Mrs. John Yocgcl. stood up for the bride although she was standing in her own home in Chicago. Mass. The matron of honor wore an elegant gown of black moire satin and carried an arm bouquet of dandelions, may flowC-rs and asparagus fern. The bride wore a Paris-made creation of brilliant red velvet trimmed in seeded pearls and diamonds. It was made bodice effect with a long full skirt. A train, ten feet long, hung front her shoulders, and she wore a veil caught with orange blossoms. This veil was an heir-loom of the family and had turned cream color now. but this only made the bride look more exquisite. The only ornaments of the bride were a diamond wedding ring and solid silver slave bracelet, gifts of the groom. She carried a huge shower bouquet of asters, daisies, baby’s breath and asparagus. After the wedding, a reception was held nl which more than a thousand friends of the pair radiosccd messages. The cake was cut and everyone left grateful. We all wish the best of luck to this couple. SENSATIONAL EVANGELIST HITS TWIN CITIES Iiwald Johnson, former Bethel student, known as America’s greatest evangelist, favored the Bethel students with a chapel address on Wednesday. The students were very pleased as he practically used the rest of the morning telling them how wonderful Bethel was when he went there. Lydia Johnson, also a former Bethel student, is traveling with her husband holding up the singing end of the services. Everywhere F.wakl and Lydia have gone they have been warmlv welcomed. • NEW BOOK ON THE MARKET January 1, 1929.—A book entitled How to Captivate Seniors. is being put on the market this month by “Carol Wise.” who is none other than our Miss Phillips, formerly of Bethel. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE June 6, 1940.—A Ford aeroplane fell twenty miles to earth this afternoon when Mildred Swenson and her husband, I. M. A. Ruler lost control of their plane. They were so engrossed in studying the stars that they ran into Mars. You see they hadn’t gotten tired of starring” yet. Mildred is the owner of the biggest typist school in the world as well as acting secretary to her husband who is writing a book entitled “Radio-chemistry of Trigalgchra.” which if bought by a few people will make him famous as well as make him a fortune. February 1. 1949.—F.Lic Morberg who was president of the illustrious Commercial Class of ’24 at Bethel has tried her hand at many things. She first left us as stenographer. Then later came back for missionary work, and in 1940 she was heard of in the mission fields of China, but because during her sojourn there she met the famous Art Kistlcr she was doomed not to stay on this field hut to return to America in 1948 as the wife of the owner who is also the daring acrobat of the Art Kistlcr Circus. She will doubtless visit her Alma Mater on this trip. • OPEN HOUSE On the corner of Nebraska Street and Snclling Avenues a beautiful two-story red brick building was opened on Thursday evening of this week. A large crowd attended. 'Iliis new building is the home of a large beauty parlor owned and managed by Evelyn Johnson Nvborg. She has a force of thirty girls who do “Marcelling while you wait.” Such a large force is necessary because the population of Bethel is growing, and on my recent visit there I lonnd many prospective ministerial students with natural (?) wavy hair. 52 N oif Of U . The Guofiim flpy' )«i fldvitor L fc forC S DrtJ'mi'iij who e 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 |||Ulllll|l|ll«ll||lMII«IMIIIIII llllllHII-atllllMiailllll IIMIHMMII llllllllli HltiMliailllll IIHIIHtttf IftMNII J|| 11 III •• IIIIMIII 411, 11 niluiiiiaii||s„|Hmm miMMiHiiiMiiiiail 1 EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT Miss Prick, Instructor Lilia White, Hazel Christy, Agnes Lundccn. Elfic Peterson, Tillic Singer, Merrian Shcllman, Hilma Abramson. Dora Carlson. Alice Hall, Brainard Christy, Lorien Carlson, Eugene Lundquisl, Ernest Nelson, Russell Pearson. Russel Bavin. F. (). Swedhurg. A. J. W. I .arson, Roy Dow, A B. Holm. Stanlcv Olson, Clarence Hclandcr, C arcncc Wallin. JefTord Lorbn. Gottfried Johnson. Joseph Friberg. Iceland Jacobson. THE EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT The Expression Department at Bethel is made up of the Public Speaking class and the students who take private lessons in Expression, including a group from the Missionary Training class. Several interesting programs have been given in chapel by the classes this year. The Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and Lincoln programs have been given by members of the Public Speaking class, and the David Livingstone and Robert Moffat programs by the Missionary Training girls. Several Seminary boys also gave a program on Hymnology. This department is a great addition to the school as the students who take Expression derive much benefit from the course. 54 1924 — The Bethannual— 1924 I nuaiiiiuiinii iim11im:iin■ im■ niuiiiHaiinii.iiiiiiniiiiMin im)iiiiiiiiMiiiMiiimnim mniMiuit iitmiiiiiiMiiiiiaiHiii iimiiiiiuimiaMiiii iii'iiiiiiaiinniiiaiiini iiatianuwai Berdblla Smbdberc Charles Wchlford. Jr. Ethel Warwick Inca Nelson Diploma in Voice Diploma in Piano Diploma in Piano Diploma in Voice Hannah Johnson Cert ideal ’ in Piano THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT One of the most up-to-date and growing departments in Bethel Academy is the Music Department. This year it has had a record-breaking enrollment. The interest in the department, both among our students and among those living in the cities, has been on the increase. Instruction in all branches of music— piano, violin, organ, mandolin, voice, theory, history, harmony, etc., is being offered. In addition to the direct instruction, students have the opportunity of singing in the chorus, under the efficient leadership of our director, Mr. Hultgren. In addition to this mixed chorus, we have a Men’s Glee Club and a Girls’ Glee Club, which take part in various programs at the school and elsewhere. We are specially fortunate in the personnel of our music faculty. Professor George G. Ilultgrcn, the director, is known throughout the Middle West. In addition to his work here at the school, Mr. Hultgren is director of the Arpi Male Chorus in Minneapolis, and also of the choir in the largest church in Minneapolis. Other teachers in our Music faculty are Prof. A. H. Oberg, piano; Miss Marie Ackcrlund, violin and mandolin; and Mrs. Andrew Dahlgren, piano and organ. This year live students, Alphicld Bcrdella Smedberg, Inga Constance Nelson, Hjalmar Swanson, Ethel R. Warwick, and Charles A. Wohlford, will receive the diploma of the Music Department, the first three having specialized in voice, the last two in piano. Miss Hannah Johnson will receive the certificate in the Piano Department. Three studios are maintained in the Academy building, where music is given and where pupils may practice. Aside from the pianos in these rooms, three other instruments at the school arc available. A branch studio is located at 991 Payne Avenue, where instruction is oflered by the regular faculty. 55 The Bethannual — 1924 uminimumwti III iiii—mniiiminnumi—imun nuummmwfflni liiiiminmmimimiin uiihm—nwiimimm Besides pupil and faculty recitals and other music programs, the chorus gives Handel’s Messiah in the Twin Cities each year. It was given this spring on April 11 at the First Swedish Baptist Church in St. Paul, and on April 30 at the First Swedish Baptist Church in Minneapolis. The Bethel Institute Glee Club also makes a tour of the Northwest each year in order to boost our school and provide helpful and inspiring programs for the people in our var ious communities. This year the Gicc Club made a tour of the western part of Minnesota during the Faster holiday season. We feel especially grateful to our director, George H. Hultgren, as well as to our pianist, Prof. A. H. Obcrg, for their willingness to give so much time and energy, both to the Chorus and to the Glee Club, and we rejoice in the results attained. J ORGANIZATIONS V -----VZZZ7-- 7---- ----- .■ 1924 — The Beth annual — 1924 I IIIIIMIIIMlIiailllllllll llllllHIMill 111II11 •IMIllltailltllllll HllimiMIIHBIIBII HIIIIKIBMIIII Hill llllktlltMlIMII I Hill riiaililtMIBli III i IHttlMI Agnes Lindkk.n IIiluuk Johnson Carl Anderson Howard Sackktt Reading Declamatory S:va Declamatory Oratorical THE ALPHA BETA SOCIETY The leading literary organization of Bethel is the Alpha Beta society. It was organized in 1907 and has made rapid growth since. Fifty-six new members were welcomed this year. The aim of the society is to develop the intellectual ability of the students in literary work and parliamentary drill. The training in public speaking is always a great benefit to the students, and the social hour after the program strengthens the bonds of friendship. The society’s wide-awake presidents, Alford Hanson and Lcland Jacobson, have kept up everyone’s enthusiasm by planning very interesting, as well as profitable programs. The meetings were held every other Saturday night. The students and the public have shown their interest by the good attendance at the meetings. Features of the programs were addresses, parliamentary training, extemporaneous speeches, and also musical numbers. Various contests were held this year. Chief among these were the Oratorical, Reading, Declamatory and Debate. Winners this year in these events are: Oratorical—Howard Sackctt and Lcland Jacobson. Reading—Agnes Lindcen and Ruth Adclc Johnson. Declamatory—Hildur Johnson, Linnca Edstam. The participants in the final debate this year arc as follows: Alford Hanson, F. O. Swcdburg, Linnca Edstam, Gilbert Phillips. 58 1924 mini ii iiiiiiuaiuiiiiii • iiliiMii tniitm1111 min The Bethannual—1924 F. O. Swcdburg. A. Larson. Treasurer; Ernest Nelson. President; Prof. Adolph Olson. Adviser; Roger Wickstrand. Lawrence Selin. Secretary; A. 1L Holm. Gordon Carlson, Otto Anderson. Albert Berg. Alvin Johnson, Lloyd Ix-nr.ing. Russell Pearson, A. J. Y. Larson. Carl Olsson. Folkc F.kblad. Fred Snell. Henry Lindblom, Clarence Wallin. Gunn.tr Lindahl. Charles Entner. THE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS’ASSOCIATION The Ministerial Students’ Association has doubtless been one of the most active organizations in the school. This organization is comprised of young men who have definitely felt the call of God to the ministry. They number twenty this year and are taking an active and successful part in all branches of our school. During this past year the students have conducted many meetings. Regular meetings have been held in the missions as well as in the churches throughout the cities. Some of the boys have occupied pulpits regularly this past year and many more will go out into the various fields during the summer months. The Association has met twice each month. A short course in Homiletics has been given by our Prof. Olson. The outlines for sermons and the preaching of sermonettes have been especially interesting. This has been a rather unusual year. The young ladies of the Missionary Training have been affiliated with the Association as associate members. They have indeed been an asset and a credit to our meetings. We feel veiy much indebted to the Missionary Training School for the helping hand and inspiration given to us in a time of need. We feel very grateful to our instructor, Prof. Olson, for his untiring efforts and helpful suggestions. May God bless the little we have done and may the knowledge derived from this organization be used to the furtherance of His kingdom. Our aim. our prayers, our desire can be expressed in the words of Paul, that we “press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of Ged in Christ Jesus. 59 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 Erncit Nelson. Roger Wickstrand, Carl Ackerman. August Berg. Bengt Anderson. Walfrid Johnson. Emil Nylund. F. O. Swedburg. Genevieve Hassclblad. Gladys Lewis, Vivian Corrcll. Mary Billman. Esther Ehnbom. A. B. Holm. Louise Larsen, Neva Anderson. Rudolph Dahlquist, Elizabeth Carlson, Malvina Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer; Anna Esau. Vice-President; Milton Wark, President. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS An organization in which Bethel takes great pride is the Student Volunteer Band, which has a membership of twenty consecrated Christians preparing for foreign service. It has been the aim of the Band to meet once a month for missionary study being then favored either by a missionary biography given by a band member or a talk by an active missionary home on furlough. About six such meetings have been held. Groups have gone to various churches and missions of the Twin Cities, holding meeting with the purpose of encouraging missions and leading souls to Christ. Band members have shown their interest during the year in the sick and the afflicted. Several visits have been made Sunday afternoons to the different hospitals of the Twin Cities, and short song services held. Great interest has been taken in the conventions, three delegates having been sent to the convention in Indianapolis. This year we have six members graduating from the Seminary, four from the Academy and two from the Bible Missionary Training Department. All these members plan on further preparations. The student volunteers arc represented on the field by Prof, and Mrs. Walford Danielson in Assam, India, Dr. and Mrs. Jonas Ahlquist, India; Margaret Ahlquist, China; Martin Engwall, Africa; Frank Rhenstrom, India. Last November a Christmas box was sent to Rev. Gustafson in China. Officers of the Band of 1923-24 are as follows: Milton Ward, president; Anna Esau, vice-president; Malvina Johnson, secretary and treasurer; Neva Anderson,assistant secretary. 60 ojL. • •IINIIill I 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 imiMiiiiai'itaiiim BETHEL GLEE CLUB Gkorce G. Hultcrkx, Director Sigfricd Sandburg, Alfred Torsion, Marlin Erickson, Emil Olcn, Oscar Olcn, Harold Martinson. Prof. A. Willman. Prof. 0. A. Obcrg, Rudolph Dahlquist. Hartley Grandin. E. Foncll. Lloyd Lcnninc. Russell Pnlmquisi, Walfrid Johnson. H. L. Peterson, President; Carl Ob sen, Vice President; C. 0. Hcdccn. Secretary; P. Turnwall, 'Preasurer; George G. Muligrcn. Director. THE BETHEL GLEE CLUB Bethel Institute has a Glee Club which compares favorably with many colleges and universities. This year’s club is composed of nineteen young men who are willing that our school might have a first class male chorus. Under the leadership of Prof. Geo. G. Hultgrcn the club has reached a stage of perfection in singing that has caused favorable comment wherever they have appeared. During the past year the club has made many appearances, concerts have been given in several of the Twin City churches as well as in the Academy auditorium. The annual concert tour this spring included the following places: Grove City, Willmar, Kerkhoven, Fergus Falls, Alc.xandria, St. Cloud, Milaca, Dalbo, and Fish Lake. The Glee Club is a permanent organization of our school and we welcome any young men who can sing, to come to Bethel and join with us. The Glee Club is fortunate in having a first class director in Prof. Geo. G. Hultgrcn. He is widely known in the Twin Cities. Besides his work at Bethel Institute, he has a private studio in Minneapolis, is organist and chorus director at the Swedish Tabernacle Church, the largest Swedish church in America, director of the Arpic Male Chorus of Minneapolis, and also connected with Minnehaha Academy. Prof. A. H. Obcrg, the teacher of piano and harmony at Bethel is our accompanist. 61 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 GIRLS GLEE CLUB Miss Frances Anderson, Director Berdclla Smcdburg, Lydia Johnson, Ruth E. Johnson, Mildred Bcrglund. Alice liodicn. Bessie IxMastcr. Agnes Lundcen. Elsie Erickson. Mildred Swenson. Sylvia Strom, Viola Erickson. Alice Malison. Mildred Anderson. Miss Frances Anderson, Director. THE GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club is one of the youngest organizations at Bethel. A girls chorus sang Christmas Carols at the Christmas party on December twentieth. The singing of this group was a sufficient suggestion to bring about the present organization. The girls sang for the Commercial Program on February twenty-third and also at one Alpha Beta meeting in March. We arc hoping for a permanent organization, and that we may be able to show some good results for our work. THE ATHENAEN SOCIETY The Athenacn society is the girls’ own organization—a social organization— under the direction of Miss Grace Phillips. During the year 1923-24, many good times were planned. The hrst one. October 17, was a meeting at Bethel, where a delightful program was given, after which the girls sewed on Bethel arm bands. The open meeting was held November 24. The time was spent playing games down in the gym and listening to a radio pregram broadcasted from station X Y Z. .After the program we were ushered into the study hall, which could not be recognized, having blossomed into a bower of loveliness. Delicious refreshments were served by maidens in appropriate costumes. At Christmas time the girls gave a party for the boys in chapel. A Christmas program was rendered, after which we all put our gifts around the Christmas tree. The gifts were given to the Children’s Home in St. Anthony Park. The last event was a Valentine party held in Room 313. The room was appropriately decorated for the occasion. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mary Billmax..............................President Rose Jorgenson............................Secretary Vera Lind.................................Treasurer 02 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 STUDENT COUNCIL Louise Larson Roger Wickstrand Carl Olsson President I'ice President Secretary Albert Berg Treasurer THE STUDENT COUxNCIL The Student Council is composed of representatives from each class; three from the seniors, two from the junior, sophomore and freshman classes, and one from the commercial department. This body is elected by the students to solve matters pertaining to student government of the Academy. They arc to take up and discuss the various phases of activity and to bring recommendations for the betterment of the school life before the faculty, who in turn give the students opportunity to vote their approval. This method has proved to be successful, and undoubtedly, the best system of government for a school of this kind. 65 1924— The Bethannual— 1924 iNiiaimiiiMMiNiiiiii mu iiiiitaiiiMHiix ii 111 iiMiaHini tun mu iiinMimiiniiiiaiiNiMiiMiHiiiiii iniiiiiu iiiiimiiauii n iiiiiimiiimiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiniihiihii iiniiiiumiiiaiiiiii imuiii OLIVIA JOHNSON MEMORIAL MISSIONARY MOVEMENT i • The Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement was begun in 1920 by the faculty and students of Bethel Academy, as the name indicates. This movement is a memorial to our dearly beloved alumna, Olivia Johnson, whose name and work as a missionery, is known to all Swedish Baptists. Miss Johnson’s childhood home was in Blikingc, Sweden. Here she was born and here she grew up into maidenhood. At fourteen years of age she found Jesus as her Savior. Two years later she was baptized and joined the church. While very young, Olivia was zealous in the service of the Lord, telling others about the blessed story. During this stage of early activity, she heard the call to a greater service and responded immediately. Olivia set sail for America to obtain the necessary education to equip herself for her God-chosen vocation. She entered the Women’s Baptist Missionary Training School of Chicago. After the completion of her course she spent several years as a Home Missionary in Kansas. Feeling more certain than ever that the Lord was calling her to the foreign field, Olivia came to Bethel to complete her education. Here she surmounted innumerable difficulties, winning the love and admiration of the entire Bethel family. After graduating with the class of 1913 she applied to the Foreign Missionary Board to be sent to Congo, Africa. But this she was refused, for as yet the board could not send unmarried women to that country. She was advised to go to the Philippines instead. In the fall of 1913 Olivia set sail for her field. Miss Johnson’s field of labor was the Philippine Islands, where she worked most loyally in her Master’s service. That her work was not in vain is proved by (A niiMm 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 the many souls that were won and the testimonies of her fellow-workers. After five years of hard work in the Philippine Islands, Miss Johnson returned to the United States to get more training, in order that she might better serve the I ord. It was during this visit that she became sick with influenza and in January, 1919, God saw fit to take her home. On her death-bed, Miss Johnson uttered these words: “Send three in my place.” Her heart was still in the Philippines, and when she could not go herself, she wanted others to go with the gospel message. Wishing to honor the memory of Miss Olivia Johnson, and wishing to have a definite part in foreign mission work, which she was so interested in, the students and faculty of Bethel Academy organized the Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement. At the present time, the Movement is planning to select a choice number of appropriate bocks for the library in the Philippines. Such a library will fill a great need and be the source of much blessing; at the same time, it will serve as a memorial for Miss Olivia Johnson. The officers during the past year have been Roger Wickstrand, president, and Gertrude Westerdahl, secretary-treasurer. THE CLARION The Clarion is the monthly school paper of Bethel Academy. On its twelve pages appear the news of general interest, also the important events of the various classes and organizations. It is the record of what happens at Bethel. Among the readers are parents of students and other friends of the school. Thus The Clarion serves as a medium between the parents of the institution, as well as a source of information to prospective students. The Clarion is the students’ paper, It is edited by students and its columns arc open for their best work. The original humor and the local wit have their source in the halls of Bethel. Helpful articles on various phases of life by faculty members add real value and dignity to the paper. SVEA Bethel is a school that develops its students physically, mentally and spiritually. Within the realm of Bethel several literary societies have been organized. One of the outstanding literary societies of Bethel is Svea. This society was organized in 1912 and has made a remarkable progress both as to growth of membership and literary work. In Svea is given the opportunity to get a first hand acquaintance with the Swedish language and also to develop one’s intellectual ability in literary work. Few schools can boast of such a progressive foreign speaking literary association as Svea. Thanks to our forefathers. The programs during the past year have been well attended, the students have showed great interest and enthusiasm in the work put forth. In the annual Svea Declamatory Contest evidence was given that the Swedish language still lives in the hearts of our Swcdish-American youth. Carl Anderson was awarded first decision. Dora Carlson, second. When Bethel offers these vital opportunities, is it not our duty to strive, as never before, to make Svea a success in the future? 65 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 'ML ■imn iiliiiau l THE MISSIONARY BAND Every Christian student at Bethel, automatically becomes a member of this organization, upon registration. The missionary Band was organized for the purpose of promoting the spiritual life of the students. From seven-thirty until the first bell, which rings three minutes of eight, each school day during the entire year has been started with a prayer meeting. These meetings have been well attended and have been the means of much blessing; what can be compared to beginning the day on your knees, Oh! the joy; it is like turning the power-switch on. On Friday evening, unless there is some other special meeting, a prayer service is held in the Seminary chapel. The Band decided to give the last Friday night of each month over to the student Volunteer Band to be used for a special Missionary pregram. However, our meetings are not limited to the school, we extend the work to the various churches in the Twin Cities. On Sunday afternoons and occasionally at the evening services, these students have charge of the Young Peoples’ meetings. Thus, students arc given the opportunity to develop their talents by speaking, singing, etc. A free-will offering is taken, which is used-to pay the expenses of publishing a Bible Reading calendar. Song services have also been conducted at the Midway Hospital, to cheer, and gladden the sick. The officers during the past year have been the following: Roger Wickstrand, President; Albert Berg, Vice President; Lloyd Lenning, Secretary, and Russel Bavin, Treasurer. 67 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 THE ATHLETIC BOARD Charles Entner, Chairman Gertrude Westerdaiil Elsie Mouekg John Hbdwall Prof. C. 0. Hkdeen Prof. August W'illman Ewai.d Johnson TRACK AND FIELD Bethel won the annual track meet with Minnehaha Academy May 12. Bethel retains the trophy for another year. Bethel scored 60 points and Minnehaha 17. Our team also won first in all of the nine contests. Roger Wickstrand was the high man for the winners. He scored 15 points when he won first for broad jump of 17 feet 10 inches, shot-put of 36 feet 7 inches, and high jump of 5 feet 2 inches. Charles W’ohlford scored 10 points. He was first in the 100-yard dash in 10 seconds and the 220-yard dash in 24 seconds. Russell Person scored 8 points. Russell was first in discus throw of $3 feet 9 inches and second for shot-put. Arthur Nyborg made 5 points when he won the mile run in 5 minutes 20 3-5 seconds. Ewald Johnson won first in pole valut of 9 feet. Bethel won the relay. The team included Emil Olen, John Hcdwall, Arthur Nyborg, and Charles Wohlford. Others who scored were: Hcdwall, 2 points; Penning, 5; Olen, 1£; Gottfred Johnson, Sackett, 3. INTERCLASS MEET The intcrclass meet was held May 3. The Juniors won by scoring 35 points. Seniors 26, Freshmen 7, and Sophomores 4. The total points for each participant is as follows: Wickstrand, 15; Wohlford, 10; Penning, 9; Nyborg, 8; Olen, 6; E. Johnson, 6; Hcdwall, 4; Person, 5; Hclandcr, 3; G. Johnson, 2; Phillips, 1; Pind-bom, 1; Forsman, 1; Mossberg, 1. 68 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 IIMWIIIIII ................................................................. IIMIMMtttt (INIIIIII MlimilWIIIIII Mil 11II11 III IWI Ml ■ 11 ill IIIIIIMIIIMlIIIIIIIIII IINUBIMIIIIIIII UliailllMNIMIIIII llllllll GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Mildred Okcrsirom. Ruth Harwood. Agnes I.undccn, Bessie LcMasicr, Freda Mcars. Elsie Erickson, Captain; Ruth E. Johnson. Bcrdclla Smedberg, Josephine Hedburg. I.cuisc I .arson. Edna Rask. Miss (irace Phillips, Manager; Linnea Edstam, Dorothy Gullifer. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM The girls of Bethel Academy were represented by a peppy basketball team for the 1923-24 season. The basketball six were under the worthy supervision of Miss Grace Phillips. Through hard work a fairly strong team was organized. Of the teams played were Minnehaha Academy, Y. Y. C. A. of St. Paul and Augsburg. The Y. W. C. A. team was beaten by two points. Elsie Ericson was the captain. Other members of the team were Louise Larson, Bcrdclla Smedberg, Linnea Edstam, Ruth E. Johnson, Freda Mears, Bessie Le Master, Dorothy Gullifer, Agnes Lindeen, Josephine Hedberg, Ruth Harwood, Edna Rask and Mildred Okcrsirom. 69 BOYS’ BASKKTBAI.I. TEAM Iceland Jacobson. I.lovd Lenning, Captain; Arvid Gordli. Chas. Woblford. Howard Sackctt. Manager; Roger Wickstrand, John Ilcdwall. Roland Kbrst. Real Williams. August Willman, Coa h. BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM For the 1923-24 season Bethel Academy was not represented by a very strong basketball team. The boys did not hit the stride before the latter part of February. After they hit the stride, the quint won four straight battles, besides losing two games by a margin of only one basket. Lloyd Lenning was the captain. He did a great deal of faithful service in trying to keep up the Bethel Academy basketball record. Prof. August Wilman did some excellent work in coaching the team. Howard Sackctt served as manager. All in all Bethel scores 196 points to the opposition 286. Thirteen games were played, of which Bethel won four. Only two games were played on visiting floors, one with Minnehaha Academy and one with University High. Roger Wickstrand caged the most points. He made 40 field goals and 12 out of 25 free throws, a total of 62 points. Roger played at center and foreward. He participated in 12 games. Lloyd Lenning came in second in the number of points scored. He scored 45 points. Captain Lenning made 17 baskets, and 11 out of 32 free throws. He took part in all the games played. Captain Lenning was an all-round man. He played mostly at forward but at times held a position at guard and at center. Roland Erbst did 70 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 IIIIIIMIIIIINIIII11) lllill ■Mil lie || 11 llll 111111111111 lllli llllltHlltMIIIII 11II ■ IIIIMIM MM 11MII IIIIIIMiltM'lin! lllimillllllltMIIIH 11 tl 11II iniHMM 11B11II1111IMIHIIIIIIIIII IIIIDIIIIIMIIIIBIIIIIIIIIMI not return to Bethel before the basketball season was half over. He caged 17 field goals and made 7 out of 27 free throws. Erbst was a great help to assist the team in winning games the latter part of the season. Leland Jacobson also showed his usual skill. He registered 16 field goals, and 1 out of 17 free throws in eleven contests. Charles Wohlford proved to be one of the best guards on the team. He kept the opposition from scoring time and time again. He participated in all games. Howard Sackctt also made an excellent guard. He played in nine battles. He scored 2 field goals and made 6 out of 13 free throws. Real Williams played in five games. He scored 1 field goal and made 3 out of 5 free throws. John Hedwall played guard in seven games. Arvid Gordh played in five games. The team will lose four players by graduation. They are Howard Sackctt, Charles Wohlford, Leland Jacobson and Real Williams. The Juniors won the inter-class tournament in December. The Juniors also defeated the All-Stars 33 to 16. The games of the season are as follows: December 19—Bethel........................S University Place Christian S. S..........14 January 12—Bethel........................11 Four Square S. S..........................19 January 18—Bethel........................11 Johnson High.............................48 January 23—Bethel........................12 University High..........................23 January 26—Bethel........................19 Minnehaha Academy.........................19 February 1—Bethel........................22 Minnesota College........................56 February 8—Bethel........................18 Dc La Salle..............................20 February 13—Bethel.......................15 Augsburg Seminary........................17 February 20—Bethel........................7 University High..........................22 February 22—Bethel.......................17 Minnehaha Academy........................14 March 1—Bethel...........................24 Minneapolis Bethel Church................14 March 7—Bethel...........................26 “U” Students.............................10 March 17—Bethel..........................14 Alumni...................................10 BASEBALL Bethel, so far, has played two baseball games and won both of them. Lawrence Selin is the manager. Through the efficient coaching of Mr. Willman the team so far showed up fine. Charles Entncr is the captain; Roland Erbst and Gilbert Phillips, pitchers; Paul Hed and Entncr, catchers; Milton Lundquist, first base; Real illiams, second base; Granville Wilde, third base; Leland Jacobson, shortstop; John Hedwall, left field; Stanley Olsen, center field; Clarence Wallin, right field. Substitutes: Lloyd Hanson and Harold Nelson. SCORE OF GAME PLAYED MAY 7 Brcck.......... 2 Bethel.........10 0 — R. 4 x — 14 H. 6 10 E. 7 4 Bethel........ 0 Minnehaha..... 0 GAME PLAYED MAY 12 R. 0—17 0 — 1 H. 10 3 F.. 7 4 Batteries—Bethel: Erbst, Phillips, and Entncr. Minnehaha: Wilke, Lind, and Haglund. 71 1924 The Bethannual — 1924 FOOTBALL The Bethel football eleven of 1923 proved to be somewhat weak. Four games were played and the Bethel boys failed to score a single point. Two of the contests were played on visiting grounds. The opponents scored 121 points. The following games were played: October 5—St. Thomas.................45 October 23—Johnson High.............41 October 19—Cretin 28 November 9—Humboldt..................7 Carl Bcrgfalk was the captain. He was also an excellent fullback. The lineup for the 1923 season was as follows: Howard Sackett . . . I.. E. John Kcdwall . R. E. Charles F.ntncr . . . L. T. Rudolph Dahlquist . 0. B. Clarence I lanson . . L. G. Clyde Perkins . L. H. Albert Berg . . . .C. Ewald Johnson R. H. Alford Hanson . . . R. G. Carl Bcrtffalk . . F. B. Franklin Dickson . R. T. Substitutes—Lloyd Leaning. Grant Donaidson, Gilbert Phillips, and Harold Nelson. 72 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 William C. Smith, Faculty Member at University of Southern California, Unfolds His Experiences at Old Bethel By Stanley Jacobson DR. S. SMITH Dr. Smith, sociologist and ethnologist, has much good to tell about the early days when Bethel Academy was but tentative in the minds of many people. lie has for the last four years been affiliated lith the sociology department of the University bf Southern California as a professor of sociology and ethnology. In an interview with him he narrated to me his many varied experiences at Bethel during the two years from 1908 to 1910. These two years were spent teaching physics, mathematics and history, and with these tools he helped shape the minds of many eager students. Moreover, he realizes the honor of having been a teacher during those years of small beginnings, and while it means much to him now it will mean more in the future. That Bethel Academy is consistently growing into a large school is admitted by all and most emphatically by those who have kept in close touch with it. A Junior college to supply the University of Minnesota and the Seminary with students is the goal that looms larger and larger every day. MR. SMITH ORGANIZES FIRST FOOTBALL TEAM AND BECOMES ITS COACH A football team fifteen years ago did not receive the same support as it does today, even though it still awaits absolute recognition. Willing that his school should be second to none, he faces opposition and even the possibility of losing his position to give to Bethel a football team. 'The story is that the men were few, but the few were big. A number of the players had to work afternoons, so practice six days a week was out of the question and, moreover, the students of fifteen years ago were expected to study in the afternoons or at least make preparations for the long evening drag. Of all the Andersons, Coach Smith was only able to use three. Today we would call two of them doctors, for that is the insignia that their letterhead carries. hat is now Doctor Joel Anderson was then a young man weighing two hundred pounds or more, and largely because of this fact he was asked to come out on the field and show his stuff. The second doctor, a Walfrcd Anderson, along with his brother, was invited back for additional practice. 73 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 Two of the brainiest men in the school were used as halfbacks. Lieutenant Sunwall, who breathed his last on the battlefields of Europe in the late war, took one position, and Rendahl took the other. The rapid development of the team was due largely to these two men. Albert Dahlbv did not have time to come out for daily practice, so one of the regular positions was not expected by him. When the team began to develop, he took time and, with all the enthusiasm of school life, he was regularly seen upon the field. We do not at all doubt his football ability, for he later had a chance to show this at Carlcton College. Texas had its representative in the person of a Larson. Texas Larson, like all the males of the south, was called “big boy.” I have been told that Joel Burk-man of Idaho played an end and developed a forward pass which was the envy of players of the University of Minnesota. Vernct Larson and Reuben Allen played with other teams, believing themselves too good for the beginners. However, when the rookies took on form and won a game, they too reported for practice. Other positions were filled by the Ericksons, Martin and Andrew. Such is the story of Bethel’s early football history. SCHOOL PAPER STARTED The theory of the association of ideas is responsible for the name of the student body organ. Sir. Smith gives the paper the name “Acorn,” suggested by the fruit of the oak trees cf St. Anthony Park. It takes the students of yesterday to appreciate the “Acorn.” Its appearance each month was looked forward to like a holiday. Many a student, thinking that he had a secret that no one else knew, with the possibility of one, would be made frantic to find it in print in the monthly publication. The days of real acorns are passed and if you don’t believe it look up the copies of 1914, T5, and T6. It will surprise the Bcthclile of today to know how modern the first hundred students were. The first designs were drawn by Andrew Erickson, now Dr. Erickson, a man of no mean ability. He was also made editor-in-chief. Carl Johnson, now “Reverend,” but then called doctor for committing no greater crime than working in a drug store, was made manager. In this day there was real co-operation; many hands made light work as they made their contributions to the journal. MAGAZINE COLLECTION STARTED That all good schools have a magazine collection for its students to refer to, is an established fact. Remember that we are not talking about the late 1924 model student, who now semi-annually pays his tuition to the registrar, but rather to the other kind that was quite common in the past. It was Mr. Smith’s aspiration to have a collection of magazines to be procured, of course, without money and without price. Faculty, students, friends, relatives and all made their contribution to the job lot. The bookbinder paid his tribute to the St. Anthony Park center of education by exchanging extra copies from his own collection in the back room. To complete volumes Mr. Smith wrote to W ashington, D. C., for ethnology and other reports that were free. The great majority of students without homes and without magazines to give away, made their contribution by converting themselves into vehicles for the transportation of the newly bound collection from , the bindery to the school to save express charges. The Twin City Rapid Transit Company permits its riders to carry a limited amount of baggage. The con- 74 The Beth annual — 1924 ductors on the streetcars often made the remark that they were nor operating a freight service. Nevertheless, the students co-operated to a degree that is commendable, and all expressed the opinion that they enjoyed it. PHYSICS LABORATORY STARTED Even this part of the now Snclling avenue institution has a unique history that is all its own. We are told that Andrew Erickson spent his study periods making shelves, tables and other apparatus. A carpenter then and a dentist now —what a gulf some of the earlier students were forced to bridge. If the physics laboratory has not figured much at Bethel, it can be traced back to the sins of one man. I am told that Albert Dahlby confiscated pipe, solder and oakum from his father’s plumbing shop and brought it to school on the early morning Como-Harrict car. Few of us today realize the many acts of kindness shown by Mr. Gust Hcdbcrg. The one that 1 am about ready to tell has probably been kept a secret because cf its direct violation of the business policy of Noyes Brothers Cutler. This man, with all of his interest wrapped up in the school, deviated from the business policy of the firm that he represented by going to the extreme of allowing discounts on purchases of the meager amount of twenty-five cents. Such is, in part, the early history of an educational institution that in time will figure as a national asset and monument. Its purpose has always been to give that liberty that follows enlightenment. Southern California has its Bethel representatives, who will endeavor to live out its spirit on this side of the mountains. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION We have deemed it advisable to print extracts from letters received from our Alumni, telling something of their experiences since leaving the Bethel Halls. M. A. Anderson IIetland, B. D. writes: I am at present Superintendent of City Schools at Hctland. South Dakota. Miss Esther Nelson, R. N., Minneapolis, Minn., writes: I am an anesthetist at the Swedish Hospital, Minneapolis, and Miss Gertrude Crook is doing private duty nursing. E. G. Norstrom, Crookston, Minn., 'og, writes: I am teaching Science in the High School here, and when I have said that, it has told the whole story. Rev. Linus Johnson of Lindsborg, Kan., writes: Have just finished by A. B. at Bethany College, Lindsborg. in 1923. Have pursued studies in the department of Fine Arts this winter, and my plans are to pursue studies leading to an A. M. degree, if conditions allow me to do so. I enjoy the work as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lindsborg. Mrs. II. B. Skjervold, of Westbrook, Minn., writes: I am a baby’s mother. Once I was a school teacher; once just a librarian. Now I am just baby’s mother. That is just enough. It is enough to serve as a cook and a dietitian, a nurse and a doctor, a comforter and a disciplinarian, a playfellow and a teacher, a washwoman, a barber, a bootblack betimes, and a darner of diminutive socks. Without me, wonder would vanish from the world. Why should waters sparkle, or sunsets shine, or puppies bark, except for the wonder of babies: Why should the flowers bloom in the grasses,or why should the checks of thcapplcs redden if no small hands were there to catch them as they fell? 75 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 ALMANAC SEPTEMBER Weather Report—Pleasant. 18. Registration. A host of new students join us. 22. Get-acquainted social. 25. Principal’s annual lecture on, “How to Study.” 28. New voices tested; however, soon in harmony. 29. First Alpha Beta meeting. Join some literary society. OCTOBER Weather—Still fair 3. Spinster club meets. Election of officers. 8. Senior Social. President delivers his inaugural address. „ „ 11. Erick Lindholm, pastor Grove City, gave unique chapel address on “1 he Egg. 17. Athcncans meet. “ B” armbands appear. 21. Clarion makes first appearance! 22. Senior Pow-Wow. Special privilege granted by faculty. 25. Archbishop Sodcrblom speaks at Bethel. Everyone waiting in awe! 27. Reception. Two of our lady teachers predicted in love with one of the professors. 31. Horrors! Green cards appear. 7( OUNDS PARK SANITARIUM, a Baptist General Hospital, beautifully located at Indian Mounds Dark in Saint Paul, and the two other Baptist Hospitals, the Midway and the Merriam Park, offer a complete hospital service to Baptists of the Northwest. Each General Hospital maintains an efficient staff of surgeons and physicians, adequate nurse service, and a thoroughly equipped surgery. In addition to general hospital facilities, a special psychopathic department, organized along the advanced lines, for the treatment of nervous diseases is operated at Mounds Park Sanitarium. Special facilities for surgery are maintained at the Midway way Hospital, and obstetrics at the Merriam Park Hospital. •[ The Association’s Training School for nurses is also a valuable asset to Baptists of the Northwest. Northwestern Baptist Hospital Association General Offices: Indian Mounds Park Saint Paul 77 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 A LM A N A C — Conti n ued NOVEMBER Weather—Ideal 2. Annual hike. Howard Sackctt auctioneer. 5. At 6:45 Freshmen start down Snelling Avenue with their destination unknown. Upper classmen defeated as chaperones. 10. Swedish B. Y. P. U. hold meetings at Bethel. 17. Final Reading Contest. Agnes Lundccn wins first prize. 20. Letter from Prof. Danielson arrives for Clarion. 24. Open Athenacn Program. Wild time reported. Mr. William renowned by XYZ station. 29. Thanksgiving day. DECEMBER Weather—Wonderful. More like September than December 8. Preliminary Oratorical Contest. Questions range from evolution to modem movies. 11. Horrors! Senior beaten by Sophs, 11 to 10. 19 Launching of Bethannual Contest; S10.00 gold piece given to winner. 21. Juniors defeat all stars. Girls B. B. team appears in public. 22. Smiling faces. Homeward bound! 24. Swedish supper, “lutifisk and grot.” The almond in the rice pudding reserved for Sylvia. 7$ ■ Mil mu mint inn mil HiiitaiiiiNiiiifiiiiii aim BETHEL INSTITUTE Comprising BETHEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY and BETHEL ACADEMY 1480-1492 NORTH SNFIXING AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA D F. I A R T M ENTS High School Preparatory Commercial Music Expression Bible and Missionary Training Theological BETHEL HAS Faculty of twenty, enrollment of 335, campus of eight acres, three buildings, library of 18,000 volumes, buildings and equipment valued at 300,000 all clear of debt, Th. G., Th. B., and B. D. courses in the Seminary, Bible and Missionary Training Course, Christian atmosphere, ideal location, accredited work in all departments, accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the State University, low expenses, opportunity for self-help, etc. AN APPEAL TO ALL BETHEL offers a splendid opportunity for investment in Christian education and character. Consider the rich returns on donations of money for scholarships, dormitory buildings, equipment in various departments, endowment of chairs in Bible, Sunday School Training, etc., and toward the running expenses. Working for you without worry is what Bethel Institute will do if you invest your funds here for Kingdom work, giving you a life interest from four to nine per cent, according to your age, and giving you a daily joy in the consciousness that your investments can never be used for other purposes. For catalog and information regarding courses, gifts, endowments, etc., address G. ARYID HAGSTROM, President BETHEL INSTITUTE St. Paul, Minnesota 79 iiimau miNIIMI liiaaii mi 11itbin 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 l■ll■ltllll1|lllll l|IIIM!l■Mllllt||||||■||NlllltMMNIIttlHI■IINIItt•tlnMlllltl|||• IIIIMBIIttSlUINIIIlia IIIIMBIIItllltll 11 III«Mllliai HIM 11IIII ■ 1111 ns 111 ir 11111 I llinai IIIIIIIIIMI lllll IIIIUIIIIlllllllllll ALMANAC Continued JANUARY Weather—Winter evidently arrived to stay, from 20 to 30 below 9. Dr. Hagstrom greets us with a message at chapel. 14. Seniors wear a pleasant look. Called on to visit photographer. 15-16. Reports from Indianapolis convention. 26. Alpha Beta Debate decided ‘‘Ice is as harmful as fire.” 29. Some of best excuses given during first semester read at chapel. 30. Studious atmosphere. Final exams. 31. Frcshics still tremble. FEBRUARY Weather—Cold and warm, interchangeably so 1. Tables arc turned. Instructors must work. 4. Student Council has picture taken after an hour of hot discussions on seating. 5. Second Semester. Many new fine looking faces. 6. Girls B. B. team won a game. Played with Y W. C A. girls. 14. Everybody all dressed up: reason, picture man was here. 15. Bethannual Contest closes. Joe Freburg wins the gold piece. 22. Washington’s Birthday marks the turning point for the B. B. team. Bethel wins from Minnehaha. 29. A. J. W. and seven students leave for St. Peter to the convention—not to stay. so Buckbee-Mears Company MMIIIII IIIIINHIlIttllll Engravers Illustrators Designers of Advertising and Direct Mail Literature JVe specialize in HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ANNUAL ENGRAVINGS Office and Plant: NEWTON BUILDING, SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA i mu mu •niiiaiiNHiiii iiiiim SI e 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 MARCH Weather—Lamb changes to lion 4. Day after Sophomore Social, many weary bodies and haggard faces. 7. Beginning of deportment marks, no more cutting-up in study hall. 8. Fred Snell displays fine art of debating—pulpit reinforced—Bethel beats Eta Bita Pie. 10. “Fresh” hold social, no disturbances reported. 15. “Alumni Day.” Former graduates again fill halls of learning Bethel beats alumni 14 to 10. 19. Grade cards given out—“Weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 20. First day of spring—all ambition gone. 24. Commercial social—boys appear in full dress suits? 25. “Giving,” subject for English 4. Everybody comes to school with an open heart. 29. Bethel Beach hemmed in by snowstorm; no school. 31. Public speaking class hold social. Brcithling shows good talent in debating. APRIL Weather—Shouers and sunshine 1. April fools day. Vaguely stoops to conquer. 2. Seniors choose the “Ward-rose,” representing love, as their class flower. 3. Bethel the scene of a snow-ball encounter. 5. Alpha Beta meeting Eight students debate in fierce battle the issues of the day. 7. Men of Twin Cities royally served at the Academy. 8. Warm days arrive, not much studying. 9. Bethel family have picture taken. 11. School Chorus give their annual “Messiah” concert. 12. Campus day—both school and campus receive a thorough cleaning. 14. Girl’s follow suit of the boys and have a banquet. 16. Academy and Seminary divide honors in baseball by a 4 to 4 tie. 17. Class trees planted in the memorial campus. 18. Easter recess begins. Many sighs of relief as the students depart for their various homes. 29. Easter recess ends. Everybody back with a case of the spring fever. 30. Bethel Chorus journeys over to Minneapolis to give the “Messiah.” 82 • Ill IIIIIIOIIIIIMHMIIIII I Congratulations We extend to the members of the class of ’23 our best wishes for their future prosperity and well-being. CALL MIDWAY 6069 F0R SERVICE INTER-CITY PRINTING COMPANY Printers of The Clarion CORNER SX El.LING AND SHERBURNE AVENUES SAINT PAUL I..... 11Miim 111 ii iiiiiiinilamiMmuiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiitiniiiiiia iiiimhiiihiiih iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaimii iiiiiinimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii II Mil 111 MIIMSIIIVS4911 I • IIIIH llllltR iiimiiiim unvtiiii iiiiiiiiiukiiim iiiimiiii ■ i nn i n i • m IIHHIIItiMMItMllillNMMIMtrMII'HnilStlHB x Bethel Students are Welcome at MACALESTER COLLEGE Many High School and Academy Seniors are making plans for college next year. Macalcster is a Christian co-educational college offering a regular Liberal Arts course. It is conveniently located midway between the “Twin Cities.” W R I T K FOR O U R C A T A L O C, DEAN R. U. JONES, Macalester College cumuli iiiiimiiimiii� :iiiiiim mini itiiiinili iinitMiiiiaiiiiai iinitin iiiiiiuiiaiiiiisuiittiNii •iiiiimim. 83 � 1924 — The Bethannual ALMANAC—Continued MAY Weather—Rainy and Cold 2. Bethel beats Seminary 18 to 9. It was discovered that Prof. Willmam is taking a course in the Seminary. 3. Visitor’s Day at Bethel. Mayor Arthur E. Nelson speaks to student body. 6. Senior Program. Roy L. Smith gives a very humorous and inspiring talk on “Choosing Rainbows.” 7. Bethel beats Breck Academy 14 to 4. 8. Miss Wallcndorf gives a lecture on “Ancient Architecture.” Students take advantage and skip classes. 9. Rain and more rain. Canoes used on Snclling car. 10. Pepfest held in gym. V 12. Bethel conquers Minnehaha in track as well as baseball and walk off with the cup. 13. Juniors busy preparing for Junior-Senior banquet. 14. Seniors burning the midnight oil finishing their thesis. ■ 84 - 1 Phono: Midwav 3600 I ' ! | 2 j Dupont 1375 i i r I ! Como Sweet Shop The H. LARSON Ba il Cclany, ’•« ►. STUDIO Ice Cream, Candies Fruits and Lunches 5 j SPECIAL RATES for = Full Lint of Magazines and Station try | BETHEL STUDENTS i Wc Deliver Ice Cream in Hulk or Brick ■ i ! Line of Fat tut Drugs ! I i ! 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Sometimes on a little skirmish Hangs a nation’s fate. Very much hung on that skirmish At the garden gate. —Selected. Marie: How long did it take you to learn to skate?” Georges: Oh, about a dozen sittings! — Toronto Cob!in. ■ There were callers at the house and little Charles felt that he should contribute something to the conversation. We’ve had chicken four times this week, he offered politely. Four chickens? What luxury!” exclaimed one of the visitors, smiling. Oh, no.” said Charles. “It was the same chicken.”—Pathfinder. • This song about bananas makes me sick.” said the old gentleman. In my day we had songs like ‘'Fa Ra Ra Boom Dc Av’ and ‘Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a Bow-wow.' that had some sense in ’em. —Mew York iPorld. This is a third time you’ve looked on Jones’ paper.” Stude: Yes. sir. he doesn't write very plainly. —Poston Beanpol. • Tourist: “ Ixx ks as if you were going to have a fine fruit crop.” Farmer: “Too early to say. 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Were you embarrassed when you proposed to me, dear? she inquired. Yes, darling.” replied her husband. “I owed over SI50. —Pathfinder. ♦ • • “Yes.” said young Mrs. Torkins, “I am sure our garden is going to be a success. So soon.?” Yes, the chickens have tasted everything and they arc perfectly enthusiastic. —ll'ash-inttor Star. ♦ • Visitor: “What is the hardest thing to learn about farming? Farmer: “Getting up in the morning at five o'clock.”—Nrti York Times. Mrs. Kriss: Has your church decided what to do about the poor this year? Mrs. Kross: “Not as vet. There's no hurry, however, as the Ix rd said that they would always be with us. —Jipzvorth Herald. ♦ • In the old days of the draft an examiner was putting Sambo through the usual course of questions. “Any previous military experience?” Yes. boss. replied Sambo. ‘Tsc an old-timer. I'sc been shot at three times befo' they ever was a war. —.Irgonaul. 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Presently, clothed in the full majesty and dignity of the law, a policeman came striding onto the scene. “Now, then,” he cried gruffly, “what is all this about?” Please, sir,” spoke up a small boy, “that’s only my brother. He’s crying because mama’s eyesight ain’t very good and she’s deaf, too.” A ghastly series of shrieks, interrupted the explanation. He must be a very feeling little fellow,” remarked the officer, wiping away a furtive tear. “Yes, sir, he is. You sec, ma’s mending his trousers, and lie's got them on. —Los Angeles Times. • His Souvenir Rub: Did you see much poverty in Europe? ” Dub: “Yes, and 1 brought some of it back with me!”—Life. The Random Shot I shot an arrow into the air. It fell in the distance. I knew not where. 'Fill a neighbor said that it killed his calf And I had to pay him six and a half. I bought some poison to slay some rats. And a neighbor swore it killed his cats. And rather than argue across the fence, I paid him four dollars ar.d fifty cents. 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This is the fifth time I've had to put it back for you.”—Pearson's Weekly. « The teacher was giving a lesson on “Snow.” “As we walk out on a cold winter day and look around, what do we see on every hand?” she inquired. Gloves.” answered the red-haired boy in the rear scat.—Methodist Recorder. Chief of Police: “How can you tell when a man's going fast enough for you to take his number?” Applicant for Speed Cop: “When lie’s going too fast for you to make it out.”—Princeton Tiger. With sai.t Miss Chapin: Have you read. “To a Field Mouse?” Joe Armstrong: “No! How do you get ’em to listen?” Mixed Genders “What’s the matter now. Grumps?” “My daughter is wearing knickerbockers and my son is taking a girl's part in the college play.” —Louisville Courier-Journal. ♦ Is It Possible? 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