Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1925 volume:

BETOANNUAL PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF BETHEL ACADEMY ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA 19 2 5 .Dedicated to Violei C. WallenJorf beautiful character, an earnest teacher, a sincere friend. She is enshrined particularly in the hearts of the Seniors, whose class adviser she was during her three years at Bethel. 1925 — THE BETHANNUAL — 1925_+ G. Arvid Hagstrom. D. D. Men of his slump sioay the soul by their prestige, by their personal beauty and grandeur, by their concentrated intensity of character, by their strength of faith. r u f hour 1 9 2 5 — T H E BETH A N N U A L — 1 9 2 5 |� PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE FOR THE BETHANNUAL POME one has said: No power on earth or under the earth can make a man do wrong without his own consent. Bethel has had for its purpose this year to make it easier to do right and harder to do wrong on the part of each one who has attended. This is not entirely within human power, but is dependent on the power of an inborn and indwelling Christ. The prayers and yearnings of many have been that this Great and True friend might he an experience and continuous reality in the life of each student as the 1925 school year draws to its close. It is certain that if we yield ourselves to God with the same enthusiasm that we do to that which interests us most. He will give Himself to us in just that proportion. A Russian proverb says: With God. go over the sea: without Him. not over the threshold. A good motto to leave Bethel with. A great university president has defined scholarship thus: It is an interest in knowing things, a desire for truth, an insatiable curiosity not about the trivial and the unimportant, bur about the great things of the world and of human life. As an achievement, it is the acquisition of knowledge, and still more, a confirmed attitude of open-mindedness toward truth and acceptance of it. Thus we are confident that Bethel has contributed its quota toward this result— Scholarship —by its teaching, school activities and literary productions, the Clarion, the Student Handbook, and the Bethan-nual. and this will enable each to— Speak a shade more kindly Than the year before: Pray a little oftener: Love a littie more: Cling a little closer To the Father’s love: Life below shall liker grow To the Life Above. TO YOU ALL ' JpHIS. then, is the Bethannual.” the story in words and pictures, of what happened at Bethel in 1925. In a few simple phrases we want to say to you fellow students, teachers, and friends that we hope the book will not displease you; that we have at least tried to make this record of the School Year worth something; and that we are happy to think rhat many shall find it pleasant to turn its pages in years to come. We thank you all for your kindly assistance. To Mrs. Grace Wilson, Edith Jacobson, Roger Wickstrand, Eldon Lindbergh. Frances Anderson. Naomi Hultgren, John Hedvvall, Arvid Gordh, Edgar Peterson, and others who have largely contributed to make the annual what it is. we wish particularly to express our gratitude. Tun Staff. %he STAFF GORDON CARlJSON HlLMA ABRAHAMSON LAWRENCE SELIN CARL OLSON Editor-in-Chicf Assistant Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager MARTIN ERICSSON Assistant Advertising Manager ARNE JOHNSON Designer H. C. WlNC.BI.ADR Faculty Adviser Paul wallgndorp Sport Editor Lloyd Lenning Circulation Manager NELS Stjerstrom Assistant Circulation Manager •it 1 9 2 5 — THE BE T HAN N UAL—-1925 4 A. J. WlNGBLAOE. A. M. To have known one good man helps our faith in Cod. in ourselves, and in each other more than many sermons. EDITH I.ARSON. Secretary 10 (Ik- Principal A kind heart is a fountain of gladness. making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. Page Ten 1 9 2 5 — THE BK T HAN N U A L —192$ Florence Arvilla Price The tones of human voices are mightier than strings of brass to move the sou!. Anna M. Swedberg. b. s. lie just and fear not: but all the ends thou aimest at be thy country’s, thy Cod's and truths.'. H. C. WINGBLADE. A. B. While the candles are lit by the flame of his light, his lantern grouts brighter still. E. A. FlNSTROM. PH. B.. TH. M.. B. D. Human learning with the blessing of Ccd upon it. introduces to us divine wisdom. Page Eleven 1 9 2 5 -THE BKTH ANNUAL—1925 4 .k Delpha Jacobson B. S. e'er she kneu: an evil thought She spoke no evil word. August Wii.lman. a. b. he highest manhood resides in dis position, not in mere intellect. Hartley Grandin. a. b. ro hear him speak, and sweetly smile You were in Paradise the while. Frances May Anderson, a. b. She has a soul wide as the sea. calm as the night, bright as the dag. Grace Wilson While the World lasts, the sun will guild the mountain lops before it shines upon the plain. Dorothea Tornblom. a. B. Real worth requires no interpreter: its every-day deeds form its blazonry. Page Twelve 1 9 2 5 -THE BETHANNUAL- 19.2 5 4 n INGEBORG BtRCGREN. A. B. MARIE OMARK Her voice was ever soft, gentle and The highest graces of music How low. an excellent thing in a woman. from the feelings of the heart. George H. Hultgren Such multitudes of heavenly strains as the King of sounds doth make. A. H. OBERG What heart but feels his sweetly moral lay Thct leads to truth by harmony's pleasant way. HSTHRR SABEL. Ph. B The end of all learning is to know God. and out of that knowledge to love and imitate Him. Lillian Dahlgren Music washes away from the soul the dust of every-day life. Page Thirteen SENIORS l 9 2 5 — T H E BETH ANNUAL— 1925 Merriam Shellman - - - ...............Halstad, Minn. Chorus '22 In Friendship I Was Early Taught to Believe Cari. OLSSON - Omaha. Ncbr. Valedictorian President. Seniors '25 President. Student Council '25 Secretary. Student Council '24 Clarion Staff '25 Bcthannual Staff 25 Ministerial Student Seminary-Academy Debate '25 Male Chorus Chorus Talent Is Formed in Calm Solitude: Character Amid the Busy Stream of Life Edith Jacobson .... Cushing. Minn. Secretary. Alpha Beta '25 Chorus Girls' (ilce Club '24 Author. Senior Prophecy '25 Highest marks among Senior girls Reason Is Like the Sun. of Which the Light Is Constant. Uniform, and Lasting Brainerd Christie - - - ................St. Paul. Minn. Student Council '22 Treasurer. Senior '25 Male Quartet '24. '25 Orchestra 24. '25 Basketball Manager '25 Baseball Manager '25 Chorus '25 An Ounce of Wit Is Worth a Found of Sorrow Page Sixteen 1 9 2 5 -THE BETH ANNUAL—1925 h )- Gilbert Phillips - - - - .................St. Paul. Minn. President. Com'l Class '25 Vice President. Com’l Class '24 Student Council '25 Final Debate '24 Clarion Staff '25 Football '25. '24 Baseball '24. '25 Track ’25 He Who Seizes the Opportune Moment Is the Right Man Hilma Abrahamson - - - ...............Enfield. Minn. Clarion Staff '25 Bcthannual Staff '25 Treasurer. Freshman '22 Vice President. Sophomore '25 Secretary. Senior 25 Chorus Pianist. Svea '25 Pianist. Missionary Band ’25 Student Welfare Committee ’25. 25 Many Daughters Have Done Virtuously. But Thou Extellest Them All Folkf. Ekblad - - - - Minneapolis. Minn. Chorus Ministerial Student I Have No Ambition to See a Goodlier Man Vera Lind - Deerwcod, Minn. Treasurer. Athenacan Chorus A Girl Who Is Jolly end Small and Loved by All Page Seventeen 1 9 2 5 — T II L BETHAN N U A L — 1 9 2 5 Lillian Winderg - - - - - Little Falls, Minn. Chorus In Actions Faithful, in Honor Clear John Hedwall - - - - ..............St. Paul, Minn. Clarion Staff '25 Athletic Board ’24. ’25 Vice President. Alpha Beta '25 Male Quartette '24. '25 Seminary-Academy Debate '25 Hockey Manager '25 Chorus '24. '25 Football '23. '24 Basketball 24. '25 Baseball '24. '25 Track '24. '25 Bethannual Cartoonist '25 Time Will Explain It All. He Is a Talker, and Heeds Ho Questioning Before He Speaks Josephine Hedberg - - -- St. Paul, Minn. Chorus Basketball '22. ’23. '24. '25 She Is Pretty to Walk with, and Witty to I alk with, and Pleasant, loo. to Think on Lloyd Lenning - Milaca. Minn. Clarion Staff '24. '25 Bethannual Staff. '24. '25 President. Junior Class '24 President, Alpha Beta 25 President. Ministerial Students '25 Vice President. Svea '25 Vice President. Alpha Beta '25 Vice President. Seniors '25 Secretary. Missionary Band '25 Student Council '23 Publicity Committee '24 Male Chorus Chorus Football. Basketball. Baseball T rack Is Excellent to Have a Giant's Strength Page Eighteen 1 9 2 5 -THE BETHANNUAL— 1925 h •r 4 Esther J. Ehnbom - - - Two Harbors. Minn. President. Student Volunteers ’25 President. O. J. M. M. M. ‘25 President. B. ft M. T. S. ‘24 Secretary. Missionary Band '25 Preceptress of Girls’ Dormitory ‘24. ‘25 Grace Was in All Her Steps. Heaven in Her Eye. in Every Gesture Dignity and Love Emil Olen - Norbcck. S. Dak. Student. Welfare Committee '24 Publicity Committee '25 Male Chorus '24. '25 Male Quartette '24. '25 Track No Man Is Blest by Accident or Guess. True Wisdom Is the Brice of Happiness Hannah Flood - St. Paul. Minn. Student Council '25 Vice President Athenians '25 Treasurer Alpha Beta '25 Common Sense is the Genius of Humanity Gordon Carlson .... Minneapolis, Minn. Clarion Staff '24, '25 Bethannual Staff. '24. '25 President. Sophomore CIjss '24 President. Svea ’24 President. Publicity Committee ’24 Oratorical Contest Winner '25 Svea Declamatory Contest Winner '25 Essay Contest Winner '24 Final Debate 25 Treasurer. Svea '23 Student Welfare Committee '23 Chorus Track 23 Ministerial Student He Possessed a Peculiar Talent for Producing Effect in Whatever He Said or Did Pape Nineteen 1 9 2 5 — T H E BETH A NNUAL-1925 4 •t Paul Wallendorf - - - .............St. Paul, Minn. Salutatorian Clarion Staff '24. '25 Bcthannual Staff 24. 25 Basketball '24 Understanding Is a Well Spring of Life to Him That Hath It Tillie Flood St. Paul. Minn. Clxjrus Treasurer Junior Class '24 Modesty and the Dew Love the Shade: • Each Shine in the Open. Only to be Exhaled Into Heaven Carl H. Anderson - - .................Rockford. 111. Sven Declamatory Contest Winner '24 Treasurer. Svea '25 A Man Who Is Quiet. Hut Whose Mind Is Always Working Florence Buisman - - - ..................Milaca. Minn. Treasurer. Athcnacan ’25 Manner. Not Gold. Is a Woman's Best Adornment Page Twenty h 1 9 2 5 —THE BE THANNUA L — 1 9 2 5 4� Laura Larson - St. Paul. Minn. Chorus Purity of Mind and Conduct Is the First Glory of Woman Ernest G. A. Nelson - - ...................Chicago. III. Student Council '22 President. Svea '23 Vice President. Svea '22 Vice President. Svea '24 Treasurer. Sophomores '23 Secretary. Alexis Society ’23 Svea Declamatory, second place President. Ministerial Ass’n '24. '23 Chorus A Man's Gift Maketh Room for Him and Bringclh Him Before Great Men Grace Carter - St. Paul, Minn. Chorus '24 Well-Timed Silence Hath More Eloquence Than Speech Roger Wickstrand - - - ..................Kenosha. Wise. President. Missionary Band '24 President. O. J. M. M. M. 24 President. Publicity Committee Vice President. Junior Class '24 Vice President. Ministerial Students '24 Vice President. Alpha Beta '23 Student. Volunteer Delegate. Indianapolis '24 Vice President. Students' Council ‘24 Students' Council '22. '23 Clarion Staff ’24 Bcthannual Staff '24 Senior Historian Student Welfare Committee Athletic Board '22. '23 Football ‘22. '23 Highest score in Track '22. ‘24 Highest score in Basketball ’24 Chorus To See Him Is to Loot Him. to Knout Him Is to Praise Pj jc Tteenty-One 1 9 2 5 — T H E BE T H ANNU A L — 1 9 2 5 -u David Gibney St. Paul. Minn. Basketball '24. '25 Baseball 24. '25 Tennis '24 Track '7.4 Rejoice in Life While Still the Light Burns Bright Dora Carlson - Kenedy, Texas Secretary. Freshman ’22 Secretary. Junior '24 Secretary. Alpha Beta '2 3 Secretary. Svea '23. '24 Svea Declamatory Contest Winner '24 Chorus Mirth Is. So to Speak, the Sunbeam of Life Laurence Selin .... ..............Kenosha. Wise. Clarion Staff '25 Bethannual Staff '25 Secretary. Student Council '25 Secretary. Ministerial Students '24 President. Alpha Beta '24 Manager. Football '24 Manager. Baseball '24 Hockey '25 Joyful of Heart, and Full of Wit. He Is Ever Ready to Do His Bit Louise Hf.dberg .... ...................St. Paul. Minn. Clarion Staff '22 Preliminary Debate '22 Secretary. Sophomore Class '22 Pianist. Alpha Beta '25 Orchestra '25 Chorus Art Is Not the Bread But the Wine of Life Rage Twenty Tw .I- 1 9 2 5 — THE B ETH A NN UAL—1925 4 Joseph Friberg - St. Paul. Minn. Vice President. Freshman '21 Track '2-4. '25 Chorus Ministerial Student Bethannual Contest Winner '22. '24 For He That Is Good Is Ever Great Hildur Newman .... ...............St. Paul. Minn. Chorus Com’l Graduate '24 There Is No 111 Can Dwell in Such a T emple Ernest Lagerstrom - - - St. Paul. Minn. Alpha Beta Contest Winner ‘25 Chorus ‘25 A Dignified Senior Ruth A. Johnson - - - Mandan. N. Dak. Student Welfare Committee ’24 Treasurer. Svca ‘25 Chorus The Faithful Shall Abide with Blessings Page Tsvfitly Three 19 2 5 I 1 9 2 5 -THE’ BETHANNUAL- Hannah Johnson .... Evansville. Minn. Certificate in Piano '24 Diploma in Piano ’25 Pianist. Alpha Beta ’24 Chorus '24. '25 Those Silver Sounds. So Soft. So Dear, the Listener Held His Breath to Hear Gunnar Lindahl - - Sweden Treasurer. Ministerial Ass'n'25 Publicity Committee ’24 With His Philosophical Mind. He Reasons and 7 hinks for Himself Ruth Palmquist .... ..............St. Paul. Minn. Clarion Staff '25 A Mind full of Knowledge Is One That Never Fails Arnold Wicklund - - - ...............St. Paul,-Minn. Oraioiica! Contest '25 Chorus '25 Tennis '25 Social Committee '25 A Word Fitly Spoken Is Like Apples of Gold in Pitchers of Silver J'inje Tweuly-Feur 4 1 9 2 5 — T H E BE T HANNUAL-19 2 5 -fr Melvin Johnson - - - - .................Nelson. Minn. Student Welfare Committee ‘25 Tennis Champion ’25 Football ‘2-4 Basketball ‘25 Baseball .'25 Track '25 Discretion of Speech Is More Than Eloquence Agnes Lindeen .... ....................Sc. Paul, Minn. President. Athenacan '25 Girls' Glee Club ‘24 Basketball ’24 Reading Contest Winner 24 Chorus That Celestial Music Thrilled the Air Selma Nelson - Argyle, Minn. You Are Quiet and Modest and Yet as Friendly as Can Be Viola Erickson - - - - ...............Milaca. Minn. Girls' Glee Club '24 Orchestra '24. '25 Diligently and Perseverinyly. She Goes About Her Duties Page TsetutyFive 1 9 2 5 -TH E B E T H A N N UAL-1925 • Rose Jorgenson - - - - - - Artichoke Lake. Minn. Secretary. Freshman '25 Secretary. Athcnaean '24 Chorus Devout. Yet Cheerful: Active, Yet Resigned Roy Dow - - St. Paul, Minn. Am More Serious Than My Custom Ruth Hedquist - Argyle. Minn. Our Homes Are Cheerier for Her Sake. Our Dooryards Brighter Blooming, and All About the Social Air Is Sweeter for Her Coming Arvo Gordh - St. Paul. Minn. Student Welfare Committee ’23 Track 4. '25 Basketball '2 Bcthannual Cartoonist '25 None But Himself Can Be His Parallel 1‘iiitr TueutySix I 9 2 5 — T H E B E '1' HANNUAL— 1925 OUR CLASS ADVISER THE Senior classes have for many successive years claimed Professor H. C. Wingblade as their counselor and special patron. And each of these classes has with some vanity thought itself his peculiar favorite. We know that in the Senior year he has made a last, great effort to put the stamp of a Christian education upon the youth that is passing out of bis sphere of influence. Yet it is not true that we shall entirely pass out from his sphere of influence. We cannot do that. In years to come we shall be led to think of him when we happen on to some line of beautiful literature that he pointed out to our unseeing eyes: but oftener shall we remember some new thought that he brought us. or some age-old truth that he restated in his own striking way impossible to forget. Light and truth are beneficent—still light may be cold as a January day. and truth may be sharp as a two-edged sword: we need warmth to grow. So Mr. Wingblade. a true and wise teacher, has given more—something of himself, the warmth of his own personality. We may lose our grammar: we may forget who wrote Layamon's Brut : but we shall always retain the essentials of a true education: for. as the esteem and love for our teacher, it has gone deeper than the surface, deeper than the head, it has found lodgment in the heart of each Senior. Vijjr Tsvtuly-Seven T 1 9 2 5 — THE B E THANNUAL— 1925 4, SENIORS Carl OLSSON.....................................President LLOYD LENNING......................................Vice President Hilma ADRAHAMSOK...................................Secretary Brainerd Christie..................................Treasurer CARL OLSSON ...... - Valedictorian PAUL WALLENDORF.................................Salutatorian MOTTO—Set sail: the ocean lies before us. COLORS—Silver and Blue. Class Flower—Pink Rose. HISTORY By Roger Wickstrand 77OUR years ago prospectors from all parts of our land were thrown into JO Bethel's melting pot. Because of the unexplored territory lying before and back of this experience, this group was molded into a strong cast, which has proved most durable during the course of our journey at Bethel. These adventurers moved slowly forward, practically unnoticed at first, as is the portion of all tenderfoots. However, it was not long before these courageous explorers won distinction in literary and athletic lines. Yes. it was an illustrious beginning, but not once was our pace slackened in the race. Our history began with a democratic business meeting. After election of officers we choose for our classpilot. Miss Violet Wallendorf. who served most faithfully in this capacity. Beyond a doubt it was because of her excellent lead ership that we got such a noble start. The most outstanding adventure during the first year was our Freshman social. Everything was arranged to perfection, hut the wise upper classmen laid all our plans waste. Locking ourselves in one of the music rooms, with our treasured “feed'’ by cur side and the prowling upper classmen outside the door, we debated as to how we should consume our eats.” We found to our sorrow, but not to our disadvantage, that our only eating utensil was a pocket knife: however, our fingers did not constitute a handicap contest, thanks to the upper classmen who made the evening so joyous and successful. Of course, by tine carrying of excessive volumes of books and assuming bewildered countenances, our identity was laid bare. Who can conceive of a school without Freshmen? Why. the Freshmen are as necessary to a school as an engine is to an automobile. No matter what happens to a Freshman he never takes offense: he is passive and green, the goat of the school. Regardless of what can be said about Freshmen. I'm sure no one would fancy having this title erased from his school experience. II. The fall of the second year found practically every member of our class back at the registrar’s desk: none was refused entrance, so we resumed our studies Page TiecntyEiyht I 9 2 5 — T H K BE THANNUAL — 1 9 2 5_± )- as Sophomores. It seemed good to be a little Sophomore. Nothing spectacular happened this year, although we had our good times as a class and managed to retain the laurels won while Freshmen. Fall, winter, and spring passed: examinations were successful and thus the second year elapsed. III. After many days of wishing our vacation at an end. we returned a third time, but this time as proud Juniors. 'Phis year we made close observation of the Seniors' actions so we would know how to gauge our decorum during the long-hoped-for year. Seemingly, amidst our threshold exploitations, we reached the zenith of our regime, not knowing, naturally, what our Senior year might unveil. We started out by winning the Basket Ball Tournament. Our Junior program took everybody by storm: our call talent met the approval of everybody. This was only a door to the gorgeous banquet we gave in honor of the Seniors. Likewise, this year was punrruared with many class socials, the outstanding one being a unique sleigh ride party, which we shall never forget. The last social event of our Junior year was an outdoor picnic given in appreciation of our highly esteemed class adviser for her faithful service and wise counsel rendered during our Freshman. Sophomore and Junior years. IV. The next fall registration recorded us as dignified Seniors. The long anticipated year had at last arrived: it was with great pleasure we commenced our studies. Only those who have been Seniors know the joy of wearing the Senior s cap at the get-acquainted social: the thrills of English IV: the pleasure of being honored guests at the social event of the year: the satisfaction of a completed thesis: the ecstasy of commencement, and finally the rapture of clasping the significant coil of paper which implies so much. The Senior year is packed full of work and good times: it is a busy year, still the most pleasant of all four years. As we leave our Alma Mater we shall carry away happy recollections of our class meeting and socials, especially from our Senior year. The Senior hard-time party, the Junior-Senior banquet, the Alumni banquet, and the final picnic will ever illumine our memories. With commencement drawing nearer we realize that our journey at Bethel is approaching completion and a despondent thought of having to leave the cherished halls we have learned to love, echoes through our minds and hearts. We seal the annals of our chapter at Bethel with gratitude to the splendid and competent faculty, for their influence and patience manifested toward us. We are also indebted to our fellow classmen for their fellowship and influence. In all. we are thankful for the privileges of self-development which the literary societies afford and the opportunities of service which Bethel makes possible. Bethel has erected a span in the structure of our life: she has given us a new conception of life, elevated our ideas and made us better men and women. Our only regret is that we didn't do better, accomplish more, and leave deeper impressions behind. Page TwmyXiae 1 9 2 5 •— T H K BETHANNUAL— 1 9 2 5 L k.'i SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY By Edith Jacobson “TTZELL. wc’rc on our way!” yy The speaker waving her hand ai the group assembled near the gate from whence the car had just left, turned towards her companion at the wheel. “I can scarcely realize.” she said, that we re starting off on the trip of which we used to dream so much years ago.” ' Yes. it is wonderful.” replied her companion, as she shifted a lever and settled back comfortably in the seat. I pinched myself this morning tc see if I were really awake. And I couldn’t help but think that we two have been extremely fortunate in being together so much of the time since we left Bethel. Our class of '25 seems to be scattered all over the world.” That only goes to prove that it was a capable and distinguished class.” the other remarked smiling. By the way. did you sec Emil Olcn’s name in the paper this morning? He is a candidate for governor of Iowa.” He’s been in the State legislature the last two years but I didn't see the morning paper. Last week when I motored up to Duluth. I saw Ruth Hed-quist there. She was preparing for her wedding which is to take place next month. Her husband to be is a prominent real estate man of Saskatchewan. Canada.” That's interesting. I wonder where—” She stopped abruptly, for they met another car and the driver hailed them with a Well. well. Florence Buisman and Edith Jacobson! This is a pleasant surprise. I must say.” Brainerd Christie and Folkc Ekblad!” the girls ejaculated simultaneously. Why I thought you were in China.” We were but are back on our furlough. We're touring the Northwest now in behalf of foreign missions. But where are you going? By the looks of the baggage on your car. you must be traveling a long distance.” We're on our way to Texas to see Dora Carlson. Edith replied. She is the matron of a children’s hospital in Austin. We’ve been leaching here in Minnesota for several years and now we intend to see the country a bit.” I must tell you of some of the Bethelites we encountered on the way home from China.” Brainerd began. Roy Dow was the pilot of the plane that took us over the Pacific. He's gone around the world two times. He had seen Arvid Gordh in France. Arvid is a teacher of philosophy in the French Academy, and is shaking all of Europe with his genius. Then Roy had also seen Gunnar Lindahl in Russia. He is the head of the new Educational system they have established there.” Earnest Nelson is doing a wonderful work as a missionary among the Russians. I've heard.” added Folke. I had a letter from Carl Olsson not long ago. He is the principal of the new Baptist College in Moscow, and keeps in touch with the mission workers. But I think we must move on. as we’re due to speak at Bcmidji tonight, and have still over a hundred miles to go.” We must stop off in the Twin Cities a few days, don't you think?” asked Florence, as they drove on over the smooth pavement. We won't know many at Bethel. I suppose, but we’ll surely run across some illustrious members of the class of '25 in the cities.” Page Thirty 'b 1 9 2 5 — T II E B E T H A N N U A L — 1 9 2 5 “Oh, I'm so glad you've come. said Dora eagerly. “Now you must tel! me all about the trip.” “Yes.” replied Florence, “but first you will want to hear about the members of our class that we met. I had no idea that we'd hear of so many of them in the time it took us to drive down here from Minnesota. “First, we stopped off in the twin cities, of course. We visited Bethel on Friday, and found that two of our classmates are serving as teachers in Bethel. I suppose you know that the Baptists have a new college there now. also.” Oh. yes. I know that.” answered Dora. “But who are those teachers you spoke about?” “Roger Wickstrand is a professor in English, but has resigned, for he is going as a missionary to Lapland this fall. Viola Erickson is a music instructor as well as a teacher ir. the Commercial Department.” “Don't forget ro tell that we went down to the St. Paul auditorium to hear U. S. Senator Wallendorf speak.” interrupted Edith. Do you mean Paul?” questioned Dora. “Well, I shouldn't wonder. He was a real genius, if anyone was.” Wc talked over old times with Paul, and received news of several more Bethelitcs.” Florence said excitedly. “David Gibncy has charge of the Experimental Farm near Excelsior. Minnesota. Joe Friberg is a mission worker in the slums of New York and is doing marvelous work there. Hannah and Tillie Flood are teachers in a school conducted by Walfred Danielson in Assam. India. Ruth Palmquist is Secretary of Foreign Missions with her headquarters at Boston. Selma Nelson is a designer of gowns in a large dressmaking establishment in Paris. Now. did I forget anyone?” “Oh. yes. Josephine Hedbcrg.” added Edith. “She’s head of social service work in Denver. Colo. And Grace Carter, after a long term of nurse’s training and active service in the twin cities, has gone to the Indian settlements of New Mexico to teach nursing.” “Well.” continued Florence, “after we left Paul we encountered Louise Hedbcrg. She was home on a visit, but has been actively engaged in educational work in the Philippines. I understand she has full charge of a girls' school there, and is instructor of music and drawing as well. Louise told us that Laura Larson is the wife of the Mayor of Los Angeles, and is quite a leader in social service work in the city. “In the evening we went down to the Minneapolis Auditorium to hear the Symphony Orchestra. Imagine our surprise to find John Hcdwall the director and Hannah Johnson the pianist. The next day we did some necessary shopping downtown, and discovered that Hildur Newman was head sales-woman at Dayton's. We passed a barber shop on Nicollet bearing the sign Ernest Lager-strem. Barber.' and I simply had to go in to find out if it were he. Sure enough it was. I was almost tempted to get mv hair bobbed, ha. ha. “Well, why didn't you?” inquired Dora. This new kind of bob is—” Now, don’t talk 'bobs’ to us.” laughed Florence. “However, that reminds me. I saw a book the other day entitled Bobs.’ written by Merriam Shell-man Parker. I hear she has become quite famous through her books of fiction and her magazine articles.” Yes. I’ve read several of Merriam’s works, and they are very good. Vera Lind. too. is a contributor to the best magazines of America.” Dora added. But I must continue with the story. We had a little accident near Winona, when Edith bumped into the rear of another car that didn't have a tail light. The righr front fender got dented pretty much, so be turned into a garage ’« • ThirtyOnr 4- 1 9 2 5 — T H E BETH A N N U A L — 1925 4 in Winona, and who should be the proprietor of it but Melvin Johnson ? After that, we turned off the Jefferson Highway in order to see Chicago, as Edith had never been there. We went up to see Lloyd Lenning. You know he's head of the Northwest Baptist Theological Seminary. He told us of the whereabouts of several others. Gilbert Phillips is a successful lawyer in Philadelphia. Ruth Johnson is a Domestic Science teacher in Wellesley College. Hilma Abraham-son is director of educational activities in the interior of Africa, besides having charge of a girls’ school near Lake Nyambo. Gordon Carlson is editor of the ‘New York Sun.’ and in addition, is author and printer of a large number of religious tracts and pamphlets. Esther Ehnbom is head of Shanghai College. Lawrence Selin is manager of a large clothing concern in Seattle. Wash. We certainly had a nice time, talking over Senior days spent at Bethel. Then we stayed for a few days at the home of Rose Mitchell (Jorgenson) in southern Missouri. Rose is a wonderful homckccper. I must say. We wanted her to go with us down here, but she couldn't leave now. as she was expecting her husband back from Europe any day. She told us that Agnes Lindecn is married and living in West Virginia. She has done a great deal there in promoting summer vacation Bible School work. Lillian Winberg is located just a few miles from Agnes. Lillian's husband is a doctor and Arnold Wicklund is a dentist in Kansas City. That's quite a complete record of our class. Dora, isn’t it?” inquired Edith. You know we wrote to you about meeting Brainerd and Folke. but we haven’t been able to find out where Carl Anderson is. I happen to know that. replied Dora. He's professor of Swedish in our University here in Austin.' Is that so? Well, we can't deny that still waters run deep, as they say. It surely is splendid, though, to think that all of the members of our class have achieved such high and noble positions in life. It shows that the high principles taught us at dear old Bethel were not taught in vain. 4 4 CLASS SONG Parting days are near at hand Bethel days now soon shall end. Have we attained, attained that looked for prize The fruit of toil, the fruit of sacrifice, of sacrifice? Bethel days are speeding by. Parting ways arc drawing high But the impress, impress of our dear school Will follow on. follow us on. beyond our goal. Life's rugged path before us lies God's great love doth us suffice And as we journey, journey along our way. We know His hand. His hand will be our stay, our stay. Hear we our Saviour's gentle call? Choose we our Lord as all in all? We hasten onward, onward in His employ. And there we find, find we our perfect, our perfect joy. —Emil Oi.en. Page T hit ty T T 1 9 2 5 —THE BETHANNU A L — 1 9 2 5 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1925 Drawn up by ERNEST NELSON. ARVID GORDH, LOUISE HEDBERG TT 7E, the class of 1925. being of unsound mind and defective memory, especially around 1 1 examination time, do hereby make and declare this to be our last will and testament. ' ' hereby revoking all wills heretofore made by us. if any such there be. first: We hereby request that any evil we may have done and any defeats we have suf- fered be promptly cremated and the ashes consigned to the dust already within the pipe-organ, and that all the good deeds we have done and all the victories gained be enshrined forever in the memories of our teachers. Second: To each separate member of the Junior Class we bequeath: Hilma Abrahamson's logical reasoning to Gerald Norton. Carl H. Anderson's quietness to Alice Bodicn. Elorencc Buisman's rings to Clarence Wallin. Dora Carlson's winsome ness :o Gordon Russel. Brainerd Christie's smile to Hugo Mossberg. Grace Carter's bobbed hair to Gladys Lewis. Gordon Carlson's originality to Geneva Olson. Roy Dow's forgetfulness to Hildur Johnson. Viola Erickson's violin to Lorein Carlson. Folke Ekblad's sweet temper to Doris Storm. Tillic Flood's nervousness to Ncls Stjernstrom. Hannah Flood's social ability to Eldon Lindberg. Joseph Eriberg's salesmanship to Judith Dahlby. Arvid Gordh's longing for the East to Arthur Ellison. David Gibney's curls to Lorna Carlson. John Hedwall's soft voice to Irene Dalcen. Josephine Hedberg's sparkling eyes to Myrtle Hanson. Louise Hedberg's attractiveness to Jefford Loren. Ruth Hedquist's rosy cheeks to Fern Boscll. Hannah Johnson's affections to Stanley Foreman and Joel Ftykman. Ruth A. Johnson's willingness to Kate Olson. Melvin Johnson's bashfulness to Paul Erlanson. Edith Jacobson's congeniality to Myrtle Stolbcrg. Rose Jorgenson's announcements in chapel to Charles Entner. Vera Lind's blue eyes to H G. Ellsworth. Ernest Lagersirom's complacency to Ruth Friclund. Laura Larson's Hero Worship” to Doris Frcedlund. Agnes Lindeen's Hope Chest to Elvert Forscll. Gunnar Lindahl's memory to Clyde Gusiavson Lloyd l.cnning's self-consciousness to Linnea Stjernstrom. Ernest Nelson's good themes to Ruth Olson. Hildur Newman's natural curls to Verda Erickson. Selma Nelson's grace to Mamie Gorham. Carl Olson's book-store to Edwin Nylen. Emil Olen's tenor voice to Martin Ericsson. Ruth Palmquisl's energetic study to Fred Swedberg. Gilbert Phillips' deep voice to Esther Jorgenson. Merriam Shellman’s perfect attendance to Anna Stjernstrom. Lawrence Selin's studiousness to Alfred Larson. Paul Wallendorf's shyness to Bessie Lc Master. Lillian Winberg's fair hair to Hazel Christie. Roger Wickstrand’s aristocracy to Laura Rundquist. Arnold Wicklund's periwinkle cap to Beulah Wickstrand. We hereby appoint Professor August Willman as the executor of this our last will. In testimony, whereof, the said Senior Class has hereunto set its hands and seals, this first day of May. 1925. CLASS OF 1925. Subscribed. scaled and stuorn to. before us ibis first day of May. 1925. Bethannual Staff. Witnesses: Notary Public Mrs. A. M. Swedberg. Mrs. Grace Wilson. Paye Tkirly-Tinre •fr 1925—THE BETHANNUAL— 19 2 5_± WHO'S WHO Hilma Abrahamson... Carl Anderson....... Florence Buisman ... Dora Carlson....... Grace Carter........ Gordon Carlson...... Brainerd Christie... Roy Dow ............ Esther Ehnbom..... Folke Ekblad........ Viola Erickson.... Tillie Flood ....... Hannah Flood........ Joseph Friberg...... Arvid Ghord......... David Gibnhy........ John Hedwall........ Louise I Iedberg ... Josephine Hi-dberg.. Ruth Hedquist....... Hannah Johnson...... Ruth A. Johnson Melvin Johnson...... Edith Jacobson...... Rose Jorgenson...... Vera Lind........... Ernest Lagerstrom. ... Laura Larson........ Agnes Lindeen... Gunnar Lindahl...... Lloyd Lenning....... Ernest Nelson........ Selma Nelson........ Hildur Newman ....... Carl Olsson.......... Emil Olf.n.......... Ruth Palmquist...... Gilbert Phillips.... Merriam Shellman____ Laurence Selin....... Paul Wallendorf..... Lillian Winberg...... Roger Wickstrand____ Arnold Wicklund .... ................................Most Conscientious .....................................Most Dignified ............................................ Tallest ........................................Most Usual .... .......................Most Optimistic ........................................Most Able ...................................... Wittiest ... ............ ...Most Carefree ............... Most Dependable ......................................... “Goodest” ......................................Most Cheerful ..... ...............................Most Reserved .....................................Most Practical ...................................Most Businesslike ..................................... Most Comical ........................................... Happiest ......................................Most Popular ......................................Most Musical .....................................Most Unusual -.....................................Most Plucky ........ ...................... Most Modest ...................................Most Mischievous ......................................Most Poetical ......................................Most Patient ..................„..................Most Gracious .....................................„.Most Sincere ............... Best Natured .....................................Most Studious .....................................Most Athletic ...................................Most Discerning Neatest Best Provider ...........................................Brightest .....................................Most Versatile .............................. Most Literary ............................Most Talkative ...................................Most Changeable ............................. ..Most Argumentive ...........................,............Best Posted .........-................................. Sweetest ............................... Most Handsome ................................Most Polished Judges: EMIL OLEN. JOSEPHINE HEDBERG. Paijt T tlir y-F'jur 1 9 2 5 -THE BETHANNUAL— 19 2 5 4 SENIOR CLASS POEM I. 77ROM far o’er land we've wandered, _L O'er hills and mountains steep; We've traveled over deserts. And crossed the rivers deep. The ocean lies before us But we shall never quail. The bigger things are coming To test our strength and sail. II. All thru the years behind us. Our battles have been fought. By those who'vc tried to teach us. The things our hearts have sought. But now those days are over. And we must face the strife And meet with unknown billows. Upon the sea of life. III. And so. our Alma Mater. “Our best we give to thee : Beneath you we’ve been sheltered But now you set us free. We love thee, dear old Bethel. You are our beacon light. Your rays will guide our vessel And you will guide us right. IV. O God, our wondrous Master. O Lord of land and sea. Pour forth Thy blessing on us. And mould our lives for Thee. May Jesus be our pilot. On Him we’ll put our faith. That He may guide our vessel Into His harbor safe. —John Hedwall. Page ThiilyFive I 9 2 5 — T II E II E T H ANNUAL—1925 • Pnfir Thirty-Six v6o, JUNIOR CLASS LlNNEA STJERNSTROM...............................President FRED SWEDBURG....................................Vice President NELS SJERN5TROM..................................Treasurer Martin Ericson'..................................Secretary Mrs. INGBBORG BORGGREN..........................Class Advisor o to -r | fe 1 9 2 S — T H E BETHANNUAL 4 l 9 2 5 — T H E BETHANN UAL— 1925 © Another year is ended and we with many a sigh recall the coin we've spend cd, for Juniors must live hi A Pow-Wow first we planned, oh, yes! to Battle Creek, and when at last the truck was manned, Oh, Como! Snell-ing! What a shriek! Then off we went with speed quite dizzy, to find the way we argued much with “Lizzie.” A jolly time, with good eats alternated; we yelled and sang, then home we navigated. A sojourn of absentia from parties did we choose, ’twasn’t really soft soap, we had to pay our dues. Soon a backward party found us, hack on the old gym floor, but the spelling match unwound us till we couldn’t yell for more. And Nels was there with feet quite smallish, though oft to the kitchen he did resort; we all admit he was quite dollish, which added to our sport. There were speeches at the table, for attractions weren’t so few, one bore a “Taylored” label and one was Earnest, too. Now on the Junior Program I’ll dwell a little while. I’m sure ’twas entertaining ’cause now I see you smile. Alas! my breath I almost lost as “The Silent System” ended, but music, worth ten times the cost, soon had my nervous system mended. The chorus also thrilled me, such voices clear and strong! “Goliath” almost chilled me, oh, dear! was that the gong? Now, after you have read this, your brains may be wound tight, if it was hard to read, think what it was to write! Patjt Tflirty-fl’iiie 0A CK k V i D PA A M' ' 1 9 2 5 -THE BETHANNUAL— 1925 p A. E. B. F. E. B. H. M. E. C. L. A. C. L. C. C. I. O. D. J. E. D. H. G. E. A. E. E. C. L. E. M. G. E. V. E. E. E. P. A. E. E. E. D. F. A. S. F. R. A. F. D. M. H. F. J. F. M. Z. G. C. A. G. E. C. G. L. V. G. A. E. H. L. F. H. M. G. H. A. I. J. A. N. J. H. M. J. V. V. J. E. L. J. A. N. L. B. W. L. M. G. A. L. E. G. L. J. G. L. H. H. M. G. P. N. E. B. N. G. I. 0. K. E. 0. R. V. O. L. J. R. G. M. R. M. E. S. A. S. L. S. N. E. S. D. M. S. O. F. S. C. E. W. B. M. W. iluninr JJnitialfi An established Bethelite. Fairly exquisite babe. Her merry eyes charm. Lives another chemist. Let's caution cupid. Isle of Dreams Just everybody's doll. He's getting educated. Actually expunges extravagance. Celestial locking enough. Makes good everywhere. Volunteers extraordinary evening entertainment. Passes approval every evening. Everything done faithfully. A sturdy fellow. Reveals ardent (earnest) friendship. Dees many helpful favors. Justly finite. Most zealous girl. Can't always guess. Easily catches” Geometry. Labors very graciously. Always enchants Harry. Looking for honey. Merry, gleeful, happy. An ideal Junior. Another noble Junior. Has masterly judgment. Very, very jolly. Everybody like jokes. A noble life. Bracelets will liberate madness. Gracious and loving. Ever get lonesome? Junior's gallant lover. Has handsome manners. Grave, persistent, noble. Ever been naughty? Girded in obedience. Keen, earnest, observing. Radiant, victorious, orderly. Love just renewed. Gives many rides. Missed every summer. Always smiling. Lost (to) Somebody.-Naughty 'ettle Skeczix. Dreadfully modest somehow. Oh for sweet! Can enjoy walking. Bright, merry warbler. I'ayt Forty 1 9 2 5 -THE BETHAXNUAL— 1925 T Our Adviser ndeed we love our counsellor And her forever we ’ll adore. Celestial is her every deed Sufficient for each Junior need. c.Beloved adviser, joij he yours forever more. TO MY JUNIORS NOR dare I expect immediate results From the efforts that I put forth: But if in the end. some characters true I see molded for life eternal. Then, thankful I'll be to drop by the way For my task, altho small, recorded will be. Now happy am I for the mcm'ries you brought. Who patiently, kindly and faithfully sought To ever make much of each day as it came And to say at the end. 'I’ve learned something today Which will help me to view with broad vision this life. Which I cannot. I will not squander.'' Put your best, nothing less, in the work you must do. From the depth of my heart. I am praying for you. Great joy and success your whole life thru! —INGEBORG BERGGREN. Vogt Forly-Oue ’ajK Forty-Tic 'Sh l l. you kha jTH£.£. T'C K6'L 7- £“ V SOPHOMORE C I. A S S Arthur Gustafson.................. Alphin Conrad..................... Arne Johnson...................... Francis Anderson.................. Miss Dorothea Tornbloom • -' • President Vice President T reasurer Secretary Class Advisor Page Forty Four 1 925—THE BETHANNUAL — 1925 fr A SOPHOMORE’S DREAM TOEHOLD a certain Sophomore dreamed one time and it was on this wise-. £j He entered the office of the St. Paul Dispatch and found that Clarence Briggs was the editor. He bought a paper and read these headlines: Bishop G. A. Christenson of Sweden arrived in New York this morning. Rev. and Mrs. Blank, nee Alice Gustafson arrived on the same ship. As he walked down the street, he saw this sign on one of the buildings: St. Paul School of Music. Alphin Conrad. Instructor in Voice. He entered the building and here met Carol and Dorothy Dexter. Carol explained that she was Professor of English Composition at Yale University and Dorothy told of her work as a teacher in Greenland. At this point in his dream he awoke. Again he dreamed, and he was on a train westbound. When the conductor called out Pierre, South Dakota, he alighted from the train. Here he was met by Lewis Ellis, who owned a ranch outside the city. When they arrived at the ranch. Rosamond had supper all ready for them. He found out later that she taught school nearby and kept house for her brother. The next day he left for Beulah. North Dakota. It was such a large town that he decided he would like to see some of its most interesting places. He walked down Main street, and the first building he saw was a schcolhouse. He entered and was met by the Principal. Phoebe Strom. After a chat with her. he boarded the train for Harding. Montana, as she had told him that Arthur Gustafson was owner of a sheep ranch there. He found life rather uninteresting on a sheep ranch, so he left for California. He had heard of the beautiful scenery and the great number of chicken farms in the Rio Linda Valley so he decided to stop there. The first chicken farm he reached was owned by Dorothy Florin. After he had seen all there was to see here he went to the Isthmus of Panama. Here he was bitten by an Anophilcs mosquito and had to see a doctor. He went to Dr. Frances Anderson, the only doctor on the isthmus, and while here, he awoke. He dreamed the third time and behold, he was in the beauty parlor of the Golden Rule in St. Paul. (Edna Rask was head of this department.) After having had a manicure he went to Adolph Carlson's Tonsorial shop in Minneapolis for a shampoo. From there he went to Bethel Academy as he had heard that Ruth Dahlen was head ol the Mathematics Department there. She told him that Orville Johnson had received the L. L. D. degree from Oxford University: that Roland Erbst was instructor in Physical Culture in a school in Hawaii: and that Arne Johnson was cartoonist for the Minneapolis Journal. It pleased him very much to hear such good things about his old classmates and he left the academy feeling very happy. Along the street he saw a large poster with Rudolph Endbom's picture and these words on it: See the champion skater of the world tonight at the Hippodrome. On Sunday he went to church and was delighted to find that Helen Johnson was leading chorister there. It was announced that Alice Larson. Private Secretary to the Governor of Cuba, would speak at a Business Women's luncheon the following day. At this point he was awakened, and his dream ended. Thus he told it to Ptifff I'orty-Fivt Frances Anderson. _ I 9 25 —THE BET HA N N U A L — 1 9 2_5 $ .•411 ££ s-. f a t.tr Ilf Cf V ,-.vjys, ' , O £J f . • aw s r r. fit ' Av� v o r‘-i wr« Arf Iff CO fMt A ' AL v ' ‘■• s' a i - 4 Cf . f 'H V WHO f A. H MaO rttr h-wivj __-JL, '— T'MC J -rut --- rtJi, tn f ' £ C .oy • i. vor Of Vff ‘.I Page Forty-Six mfirj-liAOj j6v,i F R 12 S H .MAN C 1. A S S F. A. Johnson -F.ric Sjoi.und • Naomi Hultgren • Alvin Johnson Miss Diii.i iia Jacobson • President Vice President Secretary 7 'reasurer Class Advisor O t-O K cc z C o In3 -r 4 1 9 2 5 — T II E BET HAN N UAL— 1925 4 A TRIP IN AN AEROPLANE THE golden autumn is the most beautiful season of the year. The crops are then ready and ripe to harvest. In the fall of the year 1924. Bethel Academy thought the time ripe to gather into its folds a real freshman class. They decided to send out a good scout equipped with an aeroplane large enough for fifty or possibly seventy-five students. The scout set out for the Atlantic coast and was looking for recruits along the seashore. However, he scon learned that students were too busy to play along the seacoast. Wishing to get away from the crowd, he went out for a ride, landing at Malden. Mass. Here he heard of a girl who was looking for a school just like Bethel. The result was that Miss Berg was the first one to climb into the plane. At Bridgeport. Conn., they met Paul Ohlin. who is tall of stature, firm in his belief, and who also has all the qualities of a full Hedged Swede. The party now started out on a two-week trip. They crossed the ocean blue and landed in the country of countries, namely Sweden. This long journey had not been in vain, for they succeeded in persuading four new recruits to leave their beloved fatherland. They were as follows. Carl Hassclblad. Ernest Nelson. Martin Erickson, and also a pretty maiden. What do you suppose? Upon reaching America. Martin took unto himself a wife. It was a real ride, for they did not stop until they came to Sauk St. Marie. Mich. Surely enough, here was a bright brown eyed lass who needed no coaxing to turn her steps towards Bethel. So Loretta joined the merry group. Being near Wisconsin, they must see its beautiful towns and villages. The next place which received a visit was Balsam l.akc. At a home where they stayed was a very motherly looking girl. Thought the scout, what a woman she would make if she would come to Bethel and study Domestic Science and similar studies. Immediately, she came, packed her grips and was off. Again they soared like a bird into the free atmosphere. Someone had given them information concerning a prospective student who was now at Rock Island. III. They were fortunate enough to find Mr. Johnson at home. Having given Bethel a thought before, he decided to go with them. Johnson offered his service as president of the class. All rejoiced over this and wondered where they would find a reliable young man for vice president. Some one suggested going to Duluth and thus they sped across the country. They found Eric Sjolund herding cattle. Truly it was a pathetic scene as he said good-bye to the bossies. They were now very near to the border line and wished to see the country on the other side. At Alberta. Canada, they had the good fortune of meeting Alvin Johnson. Yes. he was working the first time we saw him and has been doing so ever since. He was standing by a threshing machine with a monkey wrench in his hand. However, he joined the group, who now turned back to the States, going through Bowden. Mont., where they picked up Victor Erickson. Irving Ellis, who hailed from the Dakota prairies, was asking questions continuously. Berger Swendson. a boy who never had time to go out with girls, also came from Dakota. They now steered their course to Minnesota. Seemingly they were destined to stop at Rose-hill. Stepping out of the plane they overheard the following dialogue: ' Well. Ida. have you decided what school you are to enter? No. Evelyn, how about yourself?” Oh. I am sure I don't know. I do want to go where we can have a good time. A few moments of silence and a new voice was heard. Girls, you remember the young man who was here last summer. He had attended a very good school at St. Paul. Just think the way he. a mere boy. would speak in public Oh. yes. Margaret, we do remember. The scouts and recruits seized the opportunity. The girls instantly joined the flying squadron. Edgar Peterson, better known as our freshman cartoonist, was added to tlx group at St. Cloud. At Elk River it was their privilege to make the acquaintance of a bashful, but sweet Swedish maiden. Finally Ella decided to go along. At Sr. Paul there was a throng of new students who had gathered to welcome others from far and near. Miss Jacobson was also there and we have enjoyed her guidance throughout the year. We wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation of her never tiring service. Our first..and as many say. hardest year is over. Next September we will not need a scout to direct us to Bethel. We will all come back to make next year as great a success as this one has been. Page Forty-Nine 1 9 2 5 — T H E B E T H A N N U A L — 1 9 2 5 Page Fifty 1 9 2 5 -THE BJZ T HANNUAL- 1 9 2 5 4 c-}. Gilbert Phillips - - - - .................St. Paul, Minn. President. Commercial '25 Student Council .Member ’25 Vice President. Commercial '24 Clarion Staff 25 Final Debate '24 Football 2} Baseball ’24 Track '25 Program Committee '25 Commercial News Reporter '25 Class Prophecy '25 Myrtle Carlson - - - - - Grantsburg. Wise. Vice President. Commercial '25 Student Welfare ’25 Chorus 25 President. Commercial ’24 CIjss History '25 Social Committee '25 Lydia Ericson - Ogema, Wise. Treasurer. Commercial '25 Chorus Program Committee ’25 Page Fifty-Two cf 1 9 2 5 — T H E BETHANNUAL- 19 2 5 « Anna SORBOM St. Paul, Minn. Chorus '25 Marie Carlson - - - - ...............Stratford, Iowa Publicity Committee ’25 Class Prophecy '25 Program Committee ’25 Dora Bowman............... - - - Can wood. Sask. Class History ’25 Esther Osell - Duluth, Minn. Decorating Committee '25 Paye Fifty-Three 1 9 2 5 -TH E 13 E 'I' H ANNUAL— 1925 .L Melvin Johnson .... ...............Nelson. Minn. Tennis Champion 24 Student Welfare Committee Football '24 Basketball '24 Baseball '25 Track '25 Clara Rodin - Kenmarc. S. Dak. Decorating Committee ‘25 Social Committee '25 Leona Muellf.r .... ...............St. Paul. Minn. Social Committee '25 Decorating Committee ’25 Commercial Artist ’25 Viola Erickson- -Milaca. Minn. Girls' Glee Club '24 Orchestra '24 25 Paoc FiflyFwr 1 9 2 5 -TH E B E T H A NNUAL-19 2 5 ir b COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT CLASS COLORS—Old Rose und Cream. CLASS FLOWERS—Cinnamon Rose and Baby's Breath. MOTTO— Conquer we shall: but We must fust contend. 'Tts not the Hyht that crowns us. but the end. ADVISER—Mrs. Grace Phillips Wilson. CLASS HISTORY A ND it came to pass on the sixteenth day of the ninth month of the year jLJl that a group of strangers in a strange land came seeking admittance to the Commercial Department of Bethel Institute. 2. And Miss Phillips, the executrix, did aid and help us in getting our programs of study arranged, and she let us know from the first day that we would have plenty of work to keep ourselves busy. 3. We did elect Myrtle Carlson to be our President and Gilbert Phillips, our Vice President and Lydia Erickson, our Secretary and Treasurer. We also appointed a social and program committee. 4. We did learn exceedingly much shorthand, typing and bookkeeping that first semester. 5. Then our first party did come. We were all invited to Miss Phillip's home, where we had a most pleasant time. Many and varied costumes were worn so we became acquainted with friends from Holland. Norway. Sweden. Spain and America and also one costume which did date back to the early 90’s. 6. We rejoiced extremely when the time came to lay our books aside for a res: and have Christmas vacation for three whole weeks. 7. But a short time after our return we did not have the gleam of joy in our faces that had been visible when vacation came, for now came finals. Then we did study terribly hard. 8. Our finals were soon over ar.d one of our dear faculty members. Miss Phillips, was so relieved that during the short vacation we had after completing our examinations, she took the great step of entering into the holy bonds of matrimony, and when she did come back the second semester, joy and happiness was thoroughly implanted on her. Her name was no longer Miss Phillips, but Mrs. R. Jay Wilson. 9. Gilbert Phillips did take the President’s chair the second semester. 10. And it came to pass that soon we got back into the old routine of study and then we did start to prepare for our great social that was soon coming. We all worked diligently to make it a success and we surely did succeed. We made it a St. Patrick s Day Party and we were compelled to call each other by Irish names or a forfeit had to be given. 11. At last the night of the Commercial program came when we were to give others the benefits of the talents of our class. Many musical talents were shown by the toy orchestra under the thorough instruction of Miss Anderson. Various other numbers were given besides some outside readers. 1 2. Then Commencement and Graduation Day did come, when we had to appear before a vast audience and receive our diplomas. It was indeed a sad time when we must leave our dear Bethel after spending such a short time here. 1 3. But we never will forget our Bethel days and ever think of our Alma Mater. Paae Fifty-Five 1 9 2 5 -THE BETHANNUAL- 1 9 2 5 b COMMERCIAL PROPHECY WAS Thinking about the old school days at Bethel. Ah! How well I re- membered the night of the party and the wishing ball and the things we all wished for. I had wished for a trip around the world and now my wish was coming true just ten years later. I had spent four years at the University and several more in hard labor. For the past five years I had been living in California and had grown quite fond of my little home. But this morning I was to start on my trip so I had no regrets at leaving. But. oh! I had spent so much time in fond reminiscence that my train was almost due. My chauffeur was waiting impatiently for he knew the time was short. I told him to “step on it” and we rushed madly down the avenue, getting there just in rime. I was just getting comfortably settled when I saw a beautiful young woman, exquisitely dressed and up to the minute in every respect, coming down the aisle. I did not know her. yet there was something vaguely familiar about her: that wonderful winning smile for—surely, it couldn't be? But it was— Lydia Erickson, my school pal of Bethel days. She. too. was leaving for a trip around the world so we planned to have a glorious time together. She was now a successful prima donna, the most wonderful of the age. She said she had in her employ three of Bethel's Alumni. Lillian Oberg. her personal maid. Myrtle Carlson, her very efficient private secretary. and Milton Linder, her butler. We chose to cross the Pacific by way of the Hawaiian Islands. As we were strolling on the beach at Honolulu one day. we saw a young man surrounded by a bevy of Hula Hula girls, who seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely. Coming nearer we discovered to our surprise it was none other than Clyde Perkins. our friend of former days. When we left we tried to persuade him to return to the United States, where great opportunities awaited him. but Perky” declined, saying he would remain as long as the weather was nice and the girls were so crazy about him. In China, while visiting one of the great Universities which Bethel was supporting, we found Dora Bowman and Myrtle Falk doing the greatest missionary work of the century. On our journey again, we were reading in an American newspaper about a great piece of art our President had purchased for the Capitol building. It had been painted by Yvonne Ulanc. the most wonderful artist of the age. This, of course, was only her nom d’plume. for we knew her to be Leona Meulleur of St. Paul. She had studied in the states and abroad until now. though she was considered far greater than her teachers, the old masters, she still considered herself a student. Then we read on about the great things our President was doing. He had done far more in his two years of ruling than many have done in eight and he Page FiftySix 1 9 2 5 -THE BETH ANNUAL—1925 was admired and respected by everyone. This, the great and good President of our land was Gilbert Phillips, the naughtiest boy in our law class. We next arrived at Venice, that wonderful city of romance. And it was June! oh. the wonder of it! It even cast a spell of awe over two maiden ladies, as we now were, you remember. One evening as Lydia was sitting on the window ledge she gave a queer little cry. I hurried over to inquire the reason, and there just beneath, a gondola had paused. The moonlight gave the lovers away —it was Clara Rodin and Earl Zahnder. here on their honeymoon. Our next stop was in Austria, where we were entertained royally at the palace. Here we were due for another surprise, for after the heartiest laugh we had enjoyed for years we found the cause of it to be Walter Johnson, the King's Jester. In France, at the Olympic Games, one of our dreams was realized. Here we found Melvin Johnson, who represented the United States at Tennis, easily carrying away all the honors. After a strenuous day we stopped at the Cafe Notre for dinner. Here to our horror we saw Hilder Newman. She soon recognized us and came over, putting our fears to flight as she whispered to us that she was employed by the French Government as a detective. At London we met our class beauty. Esther O'sell. She had won all sorts of beauty contests at home and abroad, but had now retired to give others a chance. She was married to the Prince of Wales, who knew that she was not only the most beautiful girl in the world but also the best. We had been having the “time of our lives” bur felt a pleasant thrill at the thought of soon seeing the old U. S. again. So we decided to take the first ship that left: it proved to be an airship, a huge hydroplane. As the pilot gathered our baggage we noticed something about him so familiar and then as he spoke we knew it was—Harry Peterson. He told us we could find the rest of our classmates at Washington. D. C.. and “sure enough we did. Lerona Olean. as court reporter. Anna Sorbom. private secretary to the president and Paul Wal-lendorf as Congressman from Minnesota. Something seemed to be drawing us toward Boston, so going where the spirit led us. we found Mrs. Wilson, our class adviser, reigning in a wonderful home, the mother of two delightfully pretty children, and she more beautiful than ever, the happiest in all New England. Nothing would do but that we stop at the twin cities. We were met at the Union Depot in St. Paul by Minnesota's first woman governor. Miss Anderson. who took us to her home on Summit Avenue, where we were royally entertained during our visit. Thus after travelling the country over we have been able to get into contact with all our classmates. The members of the class of '25 who had been such a promising group in school, though now widely separated, were living up to their old reputation, accomplishing the things that they had looked forward to so eagerly at our final party, that great affair at B. A. Marie Carlson. 1‘tiffr FiflySrvfn Pajft Fifty Fight Name Highest Ambition Dora Bowman..........Being Perfect... Myrtle Carlson....... Grantsburg”... Marie Carbon.........Setting fashions. Lydia Erickson.......Parties......... Myrtle Falk..........Working......... Melvin Johnson.......Taking life easy. Walter Johnson.......Vamping?........ Milton Linder........Stepping out____ Leona Mueller........Stubbing tocs(?) Lillian ()! erg . Vamping? Lcrona Olcen ... .Studying Esther Osell .. . .Talking beauty prizes. .. Marry Peterson. . . . . Talking Gilbert Phillips... . ... John” Clara Rodin .. .Telling stories. Anna Sorlxjm . . Just living Paul Wallcndorf Druggist” Earl Zehnder Making a noise COMMERCIAL HA-HA- By Their Faults Ye Shall Know Them What We Think About Them .Talks too much............. .Too motherly.............. .Too smart................. . Too loud................. .Too quiet................. .Too good................... . Knows too much about law .'Too bashful.............. ‘To thine ownsclf Ik true.” “A maid with quiet ways but sweet withal.” “She is so light-hearted and gay; A general favorite among all they say.” “I like Ted and Ted likes me So I’m as happy as can be.” “In simple manner all the secret lies.” “I’m anxious to Ixr on and on for The Iwst of life’s road is before me.” “And he could l� w to the ladies in grace.” “The like of him are few. Naughtiest “A tall rather thin figure, A pretty face, and woman’s Crowning glory, a mass of very Ik’autiful hair.” . .Too many side glances.............“A Pretty smile makes life worth while. . .Too ambitious...................... Success is nothing but work.” . .Too pretty........................ There arc some like her But none we like so well. . .Too studious.......................... Be quiet hut thoughtful.” .. Breaks loo many hearts..............“Pull of vigor, dash and go, lie’s different from the rest you know.” - Too clever........................... Here’s to a girl with the heart and smile. Who makes this bubble of life worth while.” • -Talks too little....................“I love to laugh the live-long day. For when I laugh I’m always gay.” • • I °° brainy........................“A good straight dial) - Tis requisite enough.” .. l oo childish....................... | hurry not neither do I worry.” O o I THE BET IT A N N U A I 1 9 2 5 — THE BETHANN U A L — 1 9 2 5 Hannah Johnson Evelyne Carlson Diploma in Piano Certificate in Voice Certificate in Piano MUSIC DEPARTMENT ONE of the growing departments of Bethel Academy is the Music Department. The past year has been a very successful one and quite a number of twin city young people, as well as Bethel students, have taken advantage of the opportunities offered in Piano. Violin. Organ. Mandolin. Voice. Theory. History. Harmony, etc., both here in the studio at Bethel Institute as well as in the Branch Studio. 991 Payne Avenue. Students have also this year received training in the Bethel Choral Club, in the Men's Glee Club, as well as in the Girls' Glee Club. Boys' Quartette, and the Bethel Orchestra, which are under the direction of Professor Hultgrcn and his assistants. Two concerts have been given this year at the school. The different musical groups have also taken part in various musical programs in the Twin Cities. The Glee Club made a trip throughout a part of Wisconsin and Minnesota this year during May in the interests of the school. The Faculty of the Music Department consists of the following well-known music teachers: Prof. Geo. G. Hultgren. director: Prof. A. H. Obcrg. Piano: Mrs. Marie Ackerlund-Omark. Violin and Mandolin: Mrs. Lillian Morin-Dahlgren. Piano and Organ. These teachers not only contribute to the work here but are much sought after by the music loving public in the northwest. This year one diploma and two certificates will be given out—a diploma in Piano to Miss Hannah Viola Johnson; a certificate in Piano to Miss Evelyne Carlson, and a certificate in Voice to Miss Evelyne Carlson. As Music is one of the important arts not only to those who intend to teach but to young people in general, we recommend heartily the advantages offered by a music school such as ours. Proper appreciation of music is equally important with skillful execution. Page Sixty R 1 9 2 5 -THE BETHANN UAL— 1925 T Top Rous: Emil Olcn. Carl Olsson A. Forstcn. Arthur Ellison. Edwin Nylin. Middle Row: Fred Swedberg. Willard Samuclson. l.loyd Lcnning. Herbert Peterson. Arne Johnson. Ncls Stjernstrom. Bottom Row: Alphin Conrad. Rudolph Dahlquist. Director Hultgrcn. Sigfred Sandquist. Harold Martinson. THE BETHEL GLEE CLUB A MONG the numerous activities in the Music Department, the Bethel Glee Club is the outstanding organization, promoting and fostering male chorus singing, not only creating inspiration in the school life itself but also furnishing a preparation for future work. Professor George G. Hultgrcn. the Director of Music and Instructor in Voice at Bethel Institute, is particularly fitted for this work. Mr. Hultgrcn has studied under prominent American Masters, among whom are David Bisp-ham of New York City, the greatest of voice instructors: Oscar Seagle. noted New York baritone, pupil of Dr. Rcskc, famous Paris teacher: Prof. Witherspoon: and Prof. Oscar Saengcr. famous oratorio coach. The Chorus is made up of nearly a score of Christian young men. Almost all are preparing for active Christian work, with the exception of a very few. The members of the Glee Club represent the pick of the voices at the Institute, and they have had careful training under Prof. Hultgrcn. The majority have been associated with the chorus for a number of years, extending through both their Academy and Seminary work. The work of the chorus has been highly esteemed throughout Minnesota, where it now has made four successful concert tours. Churches have heartily supported the chorus and willingly entertained them on their trips. The aim of the chorus is not to make money but rather to spread information and awaken interest in our school, to let our churches know about the work that the school is doing for the Christian young people of our land. Several concerts have been given in the twin cities this year and at the school. A trip to California was contemplated but did not materialize. However. the chorus will make its annual tour this year going to Grantsburg. Superior and Duluth. Put f SixtyOnr ± 1 9 2 5 — T HE B E T H A N NUAL —19 2 5 4. Braincrd Chriscic. Ncls Stjernstrom. Emil Olcn. John Hcdwall. THE BOY’S QUARTETTE A BOYS quartette is an ideal organization. It has all the elements neces- I sary to good music. Moreover, it has youth and enthusiasm. It is not too large: and men can easily go anywhere. A boys quartette is always popular. The Boys’ Quartette of Bethel has a history behind it. The boys began to sing together back there in the Freshman and Sophomore year. Later they became known as the Sophomore-Junior Quartette. Three Seniors now leave the Junior to form the nucleus of next year's quartette. Whether on occasions of happiness or sorrow, the boys have been called upon to sing: at school, in our Twin City Churches, at gospel meetings, and other places. They have sung humorous and spirited bits such as quartettes like to sing— Selling Kindling-wood to Get Along” and Hear Dem Bells. Their song has been blessed for they have walked, as they have sung. On the King's Highway. Vrtgt Sixly Tv 1 9 2 5 — T H E BETH ANNUAL- 1 9 2 5 I- From Ltfl lo Ritjht: John Hcdwall, Viola Erickson. Alice I.arson. Irving Ellis. Paul Erlanson. Brainerd Christie. Louise Hedberg, Miss Frances Anderson. Director. TIIE ORCHESTRA 77OR the first time in its history. Bethel has a real orchestra. As a school X we have always had several vocal organizations and also number of artists playing various instruments. This year, through the efforts of Miss Frances Anderson, these have been organized into the orchestra. Since last fall the Orchestra has lightened the enjoyment of many programs. They have given selections in chapel on several occasions, but especially did we enjoy their splendid performance at the Oratorical Contest and Boys' Christmas entertainment. Page Sixty-Three ■ 4 I v ) — T H E BETHAN N UAL- 1 9 2 5 4 Top Rout: Hugo Mossbcrg. Gordon Carlson. Ernest Lagerstrom. Clyde Gustafson. Roland Erbst. Rudolph Ehnbom. Clarence Wallin. Alvin Johnson. Chas. En:ncr, Arnold Wick-lund. Birger Swenson. Middle Row: Lloyd Hanson. Roy Dow. Edwin Nylen. Rose Jorgenson. Elizabeth Berg. Miss Florence Price. Edith Jacobson. Irving Ellis. Alphin Conrad. Adolph Carlson. First Row: Tillic Flood. Mildred Bergiund. Hildur Johnson. Irene Dalecn. Verda Erickson. Esther Jorgenson. Frances Anderson. Hazel Christie. Bessie Le Master. THE EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT THE Expression Department is. perhaps, the most vital auxiliary to the Academy and Seminary courses, in fact a part of them both. Students of the Academy and members of the Missionary Training Course meet in a class twice weekly. Other students avail themselves of the opportunity to receive private instruction. Miss Arvilla Price, the instructor, has for many years been the head of this Department. It is impossible to overestimate the value of the instruction received in this department. For numerous students graduate from the Academy from whence they go directly to fill positions in which the art of using the voice correctly is of the greatest importance. A course in public speaking would seem imperative to the ministerial students whose future profession will demand a constant use of the voice. An interesting fact about public speaking is. that it does not depend for effectiveness on either wild or measured gestures nor on the ability to shout loudly, but rather on clear thinking and intense feeling: that the most effective speech is the expression of the strongest emotion controlled by the intellect. And that in addition to the voice, bearing and attitude have an important part in expression. During the year several interesting programs have been given on such subjects as Marlin Luther. Thanksgiving. Christmas, our Hero Presidents, the Unknown Disciple, and Easter. Page Sixty-Four ATHLETICS COACH STROMWALL He is a player and trainer of great ability. He is an all State high-school and college man. ROGER WICKSTRAND—Center Roger always out-jumped his opponent at center, no matter how tall he was. His pivoting is spectacular and his basket-shooting excellent. ALPHIN CONK A D—Forward Connie is short, but quick as a flash. Once he gets started, there is no end to his fight. His excellent long shooting won many a game. LLOYD HANSON—Guard Ole proved to be a stone wall under the basket. He also showed excellent form in basket-shooting. He did much in making the team successful. Page Sixty-Six c 1 9 2 5 — T H E BETHANNUAL - 1925 4 BASKETBALL SEASON. 1925 THE Bethel Academy basketball team ended its season March 23 in a title game for the championship of the Twin City Academic Athletic League with Minnehaha Academy, when Minnehaha’s fighting quint carried home the trophy, after downing the Bethel floor squad in a thrilling game. 16-13. Previously to this, the home boys had chalked up seven victories to their credit, and had been charged with four defeats. All guesses as to the outcome of the final game went in Bethel’s favor, although Vlinnehaha was conceded a strong fighting chance of a victory over the favorites. But such a luck’’: we all moaned when Minnehaha captured Bethel’s one point advantage and then tucked the game away when they scored again in the last minute of play. Losing the championship does not spoil the team's record much, anyway. It was the unexpected slump in the last two week of the season that spoiled the team's hopes for a 1.000 average. The final average was: Won Lost Pet. 7 5 .583 Results of all games played: Bethel 18—Augsburg Academy 17 Bethel 23—Twin City Bus. University 24 Bethel 7—Minnesota College 17 Bethel 18—University High - 17 Bethel 35—Minnehaha Academy - 13 Bethel 1 3—Minnesota College 12 Bethel 16—St. Paul Academy 13 Bethel 1 6—Minnehaha Academy - 19 Bethel 21—Augsburg Academy 6 Bethel 14—Alumni - 21 Bethel 1 6—University High - 12 Bethel 1 3—Minnehaha Academy - 16 One prominent fact that can be taken from the above recotd is that the Bethel team played against strong competitors in every game. Every opponent can be classed with the first class academic teams. Credit for this is due. largely, to the manager. Brainerd Christie, who arranged all the games. Six of the twelve games were played on the home floor, and although it was hoped that more home games could be booked, the home fans were well satisfied. The team was coached by Mr. A. Stromwall and to him goes much of the credit for leading the team through the season to the victories that it has to its credit. Coach Stromwall has had much experience in playing and coaching and the help he gave to the team was very valuable. The individual scoring race has been an interesting sidelight to the general playing of the team. The summary follows: Lloyd kenning Roland Erbst Roger Vicksirand Alphin Conrad 70 points Lloyd Hanson .... 5 points 4 7 points John Hedwall - - - 1 point 46 points Substitutes .... 7 points 34 points Substitutes who have played at one time or another are: Melvin Johnson. Arne Johnson. Arvid Gordh. David Gibney. and Paul Wallendorf. Pagt SixtyF.ight T 1 9 2 5 — T H E BET H ANNUAL — 1 925 -j, Alphin Ccnr5d. Clyde Perkins. Lawrence Selin. Rudolph Ehnbom. John Hcdwall. Manager. Arne Johnson. Charles Entncr THE HOCKEY TEAM THE 1924-25 hockey season saw Bethel in action for the first time in the history of the school. This was possible because of the representation from the arrowhead sportland. A scrimmage with Lake Park proved that Bethel had a good team. As we could not schedule any games with high schools, we were forced to play college teams. Although most of the games were lost, we felt that there was a great honor in many of our defeats. Some college teams that we played competed with the University of Wisconsin and Notre Dame and in two cases, we lost by only one point. The forward line made up a fast and spectacular combination, with Alphir. Conrad at center. Arne Johnson and Lawrence Selin at wings. The defense was almost impregnable with Charles Entncr Elmer Johnson, and Alvin Johnson at guard. It looked comical to see Rudy Ehnbom freeze some difficult shots. In the game with Luther College he stopped sixteen shots and let only two count. Season's score: Bethel 14. Opponents 12. FOOTBALL SEASON. 1924 LTHOUGH the football team of 1924 did not win a single game, the YJL season was highly successful insofar as it brought about a partial revival of ootball interest among the student-bedy. Never before had a Bethel foot-bal team performed before such a large audience of student sport fans and visitors as the crowd which assembled to witness the Bethel-Johnsor. High struggle. which ended up in a scoreless tic. Pttyt SixtfWme 1 ±__L9 2 5 — T H i BE THANNUA L- 1 9 2 5 1 THE ATHLETIC BOARD Alphin Conrad. John Hcdwall. Roland Erbst. Charles hntner. Bessie I.eMastcr Miss Ingeborg Beiggren. Faculty Member. Elsie Ericson. THE INTER-CLASS TRACK MEET ON MAY 3. the annual Inter-Class Track Meet was held. The Seniors won by scoring 60 joints. Juniors 50 points. Freshmen 36 points, and Sophomores 26 points. The individual points scored were as follows: R. Wick- strand 23. Hugo Mossberg 18. J. Hedwall 15. G. Russell 14. L. Lenning 12. A. Conrad 12. N. Sandquist 1 2. A. Gustafson 9. E. Peterson 7. S. Forsman 5. L. Hanson 5. R. Erbst 5. E. Sjolund 5. D. Gibney 3. V. Erickson 3. C. Helander 3. G. Phillips 2. M. Johnson 2. F. A. Johnson 2. R. Anderson 2. P. Ohlin 1. The one-half mile relay race was won by the Juniors, giving them five points: Freshmen second, giving them 4 points: and Seniors third, giving them 3 points. —B. Christie. Page Seventy r- rJ 2 nr Pa.tr rial RELIGIOUS STUDENT COUNCIL i SUE CLARION STAFF CLASSES HTfl] ' Iiqjhmji. dill MISS BAND nj ooacznaiznm mi i« m—iinml 4� _19 2 5 -TH K B K THANNlJAL- 1 9 2 5 U ARNE JOHNSON HlI.DUR JOHNSON GORDON CARLSON Svea Declamatory Alpha Beta Declamatory Oratorical Contest Contest Winner Contest Winner Winner THE ALPHA BETA LITERARY SOCIETY LITF.RARY societies are inherent parts of an institution like Bethel. The study of the solids, languages, history and science, may be the bread, but the literary activities are the wine of school life. Not even students can get on with bread alone. The Principal encouraging new students to join one of the literary societies said: 'You would indeed be one sided, queer people, were you to take part in no activities outside the classwork. The Alpha Beta society sponsors the literary programs carried on in the English language. Numerous graduates of the school testify to the fact that the experience received in appearing before an audience at such programs has been of great value to them. Its platform gives the speaker a real audience and the advantage of helpful, constructive criticism at the same time. This year a good deal of interest was shown in the oratorical contest: eighteen entered the preliminaries. The girls seem to be the best dedaimers. The series of inter-class debates scheduled for the last part of the school year has attracted the attention by classes especially. The debate is beneficial to a greater extent than any other public discourse in that it compels the speaker to be alert and quickly decide on the best way to refute the opponent s statements: in short, to plan, think, and speak while on his feet. OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Lawrence Selin - - President Lloyd Lenning President Lloyd Lenning - - Vice President John Hedwall • Vice President Secretary Edith Jacobson Secretary T reasurer Hannah Johnson - - T reasurer Page Seventy-Two 4- 1 9 2 5 — T I I E BET H A N N UAL— 1 9 2 5 4- . £ r i: mu 11 n i: rum iiluiiij i nmmirLH i i H i Roger Wickstr.ind. Naomi HuWgrcn. Linnet Stjcrnsirom. Rudolph Ehnbom. Alpha Beta Final Debating Team SVEA LITERARY SOCIETY By Martin Ericsson A MONG the literary activities of Bethel the Swedish literary society Svea is one of the most active. Its purpose is to retain the Swedish culture at our school: to give the students an opportunity of studying Swedish literature and to be familiar with the people to which Bethel owes its birth and growth. The programs of the past year, under the leadership of Messrs. Martin Ericsson and Martin Erikson. have been very successful, and students as well as outsiders have shown great interest in the meetings by attending them. Thirty-one members have been welcomed into the society during the year. At the annual Svea Declamatory Contest the first decision was awarded to Arne Johnson and the second to Ernest Nelson. May we help to keep the interest of “Svea’' as vital at Bethel even in the future as it has been in the past. It has proved to be of great benefit to the students and may it continue to be so. OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER Martin Ericsson Lloyd Lenninc Ella Medelberg Carl Anderson Viola Erickson President Vice President Secretary - Treasurer Pianist SECOND SEMESTER Martin Erickson -Willard Samuelson EBBA ANDERSON Ruth A. Johnson HlLMA A3RAHAMSON Eric Sjolund - President Vice President Secretary - T reasurcc - - Pianist Sergeant-at-Arms Page Seventy-Three 1 9 2 5 — T H E BET H A NNUAL—1925 Top Row: Gen Id Norton. Eldon Lindbcrg. I'rithiof Johnson. Cbrence Wallin. Paul Ohl.n. Karl Eric Anderson. Carl Hassclblad. Harold G. Ellsworth. Folkc Ekblad. 0. Fred Swed-berg. Edwin Nylen. Middle Row: Lawrence Selin. Irving Ellis. Joseph Friberg. Alvin Johnson. Birger Swenson. Victor Erickson. Ernest A. G. Nelson. Adolph Orison. Alphin Conrad. Carl Olsson. First Row: Martin Erikson. Gordon Carlson. Arne Johnson Chas. Hntner. Lloyd Lenning. Alfred Larson. Gunnar Lindahl. George Schlofnunn. Norman Sandquist. Erie Sjolund. THE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION THE Ministerial Students Association consists of those who will some day be our great preachers and denominational workers. In the meetings of this Association the farmer boys, bankers, clerks, and others have their beginning as future preachers. They usually meet twice a month, when some of the boys put outlines on the board or preach short sermons. This is then discussed by the class, and the director, a member of the Seminary faculty, gives hints on how the sermon should be arranged. Professor Olson was unable, because of his classes at the University, to meet with us as he previously has. so we did not meet regularly until Dr. Hag-strom offered to rake Prof. Olson’s place. We certainly feel indebted to Dr. Hagstrom and Professor Olson for the help in Homiletics which we have received under their leadership. The students are arranged in four groups with some of the old and new students in each group. These groups have charge of various religious services throughout the twin cities. Some of the Ministerial students have churches which they serve every Sunday. while nearly all the Ministerial students take churches during the summer vacation. A few years ago we had only speakers in each group, but since the Missionary Training class has joined us we have singers and pianists as well. We appreciate the help they render and we also enjoy their fellowship. Lloyd lenning At.frld Larson Charles Entner Gunnar Lindahl President Vice President Secretary T reasurer tv Pa a Seventy-Four % 1925—THE BETHANNUAL—1925 jr Top Hoic. Rudolph Dahlquist. Edwin Nylcn. Ernest G. A. Nelson. Roger Wickstrand. G. Martin Ericsson. Joseph Eriberg. Gerald Norton. Middle RoW: Gladys Lewis. Ingrid Stjernstrom. Ruth Adelc Johnson. Gladys Rundquist. E!na Forsscll. Agnes Danielson. Mrs. Grace Wilson. Chas. Entner. First Root: Emily Satterberg. Elsie Ericson. Esther Sabcl. Esther Ehnbom. F:ranccs Anderson. Carl Ackerman. I.innea Stjernstrom. Elizabeth Larson. FOREIGN MISSIONARY CANDIDATES “ , T 1 HIS Gospel of the kingdom must first be preached in all the world for a witness and then shall the end come.” These are the Master’s words. What an opportunity lies before us! The vastness of the fields ought to appeal to us. All arc not called to enter the foreign work, but are there not many who have neglected to obey the voice of their Master? What vast continents are shrouded in almost utter darkness, and while hundreds of millions suffer the horrors of heathenism and of Islam, the burden of proof rests on you to show that the circumstances in which God has placed you were meant by God to keep you out of the foreign fields.” were the words of Jon Keith Falcover, as he closed one of his addresses to the students of Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities. As appealing as those words once were, are they not more appealing now? Shall we. because of selfishness, keep the gospel to ourselves? No. Bethel Institute has an organization which consists of members who have chosen the foreign fields as their life service. The Student Volunteers have held meetings in the various churches in the Twin Cities, have visited Old People’s Homes. Missions and elsewhere. So in this way Jesus Christ is made krown: and. after all, is r.ot the Great Commission” for all of us to Go.” and disciple all nations.” and then we shall hear His words ”Lo. I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” OEFICERS Esther Ehnbom............................. - Secretary Francis Anderson .... - Treasurer Paor Seventy-Five I ±_1 9 2 5 — THE BETHANNUAL— 1 9 2 5 )- Lawrencc Selin. JelTord Loren. Alvin Johnson. Arne Johnson. Gilbert Phillips. Laura Rundquist. Hannah Flood. Carl Olsson. THE STUDENT COUNCIL THE Student Council is a group of students chosen by the student body as a whole to represent them in all vital matters concerning the school or government within the school. Each class has its representatives there. The Senior Class has three: the Junior. Sophomore and Freshman classes have two each: the Commercial Department has one representative in this body. The duties of this body are manifold although their power is. of course, limited. The faculty, when they deem it advisable to do so. present the suggestions of the student council to the student-body with an opportunity to vole their approval. THE ATHENAEN SOCIETY THE Athenaen Society is a social organization for girls. A girl on entering Bethel automatically becomes a member of this Society. Miss Jacobson has been our faculty adviser during the past year and deserves much credit for her advice and help in all the activities of the Society. 1924-25 has been a year of activity and interest. On the afternoon of Oct. 19th a large group of girls met and went for a Pow Wow to Happy Hollow. After refreshments had been served, a short inspirational program was given around the glowing embers of the camp fire. A red letter day during this season was November 1st when the Society gave a Literary program. During the Fall of 1924 the Society took an offering in chapel, and this money went toward buying toys which were sent to Missionaries Danielson in India and Gustafson in China. On Feb. 13th the Society had a valentine party, which was enjoyed by a great number of girls. Page Seventy-Six 1 9 2 5 — T H E BETHANNUAL— 1925 � Top Rom: Eric Sjolund. Martin Ericsson. Lloyd Lcnning. Carl Olsson. Lawrence Sciin. Pro lessor H. C. Wingbladc. Second Rom: Naomi Hultgren. Bessie LcMastcr. Gilbert Phillips. Nels Stjernstrom. Hilma Abrahamson. Paul WaUendorf. Sitting: Ruth Palmquist. Prances Anderson. Gordon Carlson. THE CLARION THE official School Paper of Bethel Academy is the Clarion. It is a twelve-page publication printed on a good grade of glossy paper. The purpose of the Clarion is to record the important events of the school year, to bring the news to parents of students and friends of the institution, to give students practical experience in editing a newspaper, and to give space for the best literary products from students' pens. During the year Dr. Hagslrom has contributed a helpful message in each issue. Especially appreciated were the “Notes by the Way. written for the President’s Corner in the paper while he was in California. Essays have been selected from the English Classes for the paper. Each issue has had its class reports. Now. all that has been partly read, while we think that the sport section has had the most readers—except, perhaps, the “Home Bakery” column, edited by the assistant editor. Although Professor II. C. Wingbladc. staff adviser, has scanned each article to correct grammatical mistakes, to replace ill-chosen words with the right ones, to straighten out bungling constructions: yet he has. as far as possible, preserved the individuality and the style of the writer. The staff owes him much for his helpful and considerate advice. Pape SrvrntySrvrn 4 1 9 2 5 — T H E B ETHANNUAL— 19 2 5 d OLIVIA JOHNSON MEMORIAL MISSIONARY MOVEMENT ‘ Send three in my place.” These were the words of a dying woman still in the prime of life. Miss Olivia Johnson was born in Blekinge. Sweden, where she also found her Saviour when she was fourteen years of age. Here. too. she was baptized and joined the church. She soon felt the call for definite Christian work and came to the United States, where she entered the Woman's Baptist Missionary Training School in Chicago. After completing her course she spent several years as a Home Missionary ir. Kansas. She then entered Bethel where she won the love and admiration of all. After her graduation in 1913 she applied to the Foreign Missionary Board to be sent to Congo. Africa. As the Board at that time did not send unmarried woman to that country, she was advised to go to the Philippine Islands. In the fall of 1913 she set sail. 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 equip herself. It was during this visit that she became sick with influenza, and in January. 1919. God saw fit to take her. His ways arc not our ways neither Ilis thoughts our thoughts. Is it any wonder then that the faculty and students of Bethel wish to perpetuate the memory of Olivia Johnson and stimulate interest in Home and Foreign Missions? The Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement was begun in 1920 by the faculty and students of Bethel Academy. Its aim is to select a choice number of appropriate books for the library in the Philippine Islands which will serve as a memorial for Miss Olivia Johnson. O F F I C E R S Esther Ehnbom............................President ANNA JOHNSON - - - - - - - Secretary and Treasurer £ THE MISSIONARY BAND THE Missionary Band was organized for the purpose of promoting the Spiritual life of the students, who automatically become members upon registration. From seven-thirty until the first bell, which rings three minutes of eight, each school day during the entire year has been opened with prayer sessions. These meetings have been well attended and have brought blessings and happiness into the school. It has been a great joy to begin the day on our knees. God has heard the prayers which have been offered up. and souls have been saved. Every other Friday evening at six o'clock the Band has had charge of the prayer meetings in the Seminary Chapel. Our meetings, however, arc not limited to the school, as we extend the work to the various churches in the twin cities. On Sunday afternoons, these students have charge of the Young People's meetings. Thus, students are given the opportunity to develop their talents by speaking, singing, etc. Three of the students drove up to Larsmont. Minnesota, during Easter vacation, where four services were held. OFFICERS O. F. SwEDBERG...........................President Alphin Conrad............................Vice President Page Seventy-Eight T 1 9 2 5 — T H E B E T HANNUAL— 19 25 U THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION THEY tell us that a rolling stone gathers no moss''—a true saying, indeed. Surely the Alumni Association so busies itself at all seasons that it can attract no lichen. Our officers have so faithfully discharged their duties that a real band of unity has continued between the different classes. President August Berg’s successor for the ensuing year is Richard Hailand. Ellen Hedlund and Eleanor Bonde. Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, were so efficient that they were re-elected to their positions. By the way. Ellen gave a perfect model of report at the annual meeting; it was a delight to hear it! Last Spring, the annual banquet was held at the First Swedish Baptist Church of Minneapolis. It was an occasion long to be remembered for rousing toasts, for Rev. Hamlin's inspirational message, but. above all. for over heated meat juice! In the young o' this year we had our annual business meeting. Dr. and Mrs. Jonas Ahlquist graced us with their presence at the occasion. Dr. Ahl-quist (of the class of 1911) has now left America for a few months' study in London. His wife (class of 1910) and their family will remain here for some time, after which Mrs. Ahlquist will join him in England and they will return to l una. Assam, in India. It is of interest to note how many of our Alumni folks have been active in the work of Christ’s kingdom as ministers of the gospel, as teachers, and as physicians. We do not hesitate to say that surely not a few of these Christian workers received their first call or gained a great impetus for their high calling while they were within the direct influence of the instruction and fellowship of Bethel Academy. Our constant prayer is that Bethel may remain true to the faith that is in Christ Jesus. May she ever triumphantly wave the banner, the blood-stained banner of our glorious Lord. Then will He lead us on to certain victory. Elna Forseu. Vntjc SrvtttlyNinc 4 JJ 2 5 — T II K BHTHANN UAL— 1925 :p THIS HAPPENED SEPTEMBER 16. Sunburned crowd pours into Academy—vacation is over. Freshman from the red school house” wants to know what faculty” means. 20. Broncho” makes maiden speech at Gel Acquainted Social—grammar teachers looking forward to busy season. New discovery made: Professor Willman is afraid of mice. 26. Homesickness sets in— Dearest Mama: I have now been here one week and two days— 27. First Alpha Beta decides that The old is better than the new.” Decision 50-50 in favor of us. OCTOBER 4. Atmosphere at first Svea is dangerously charged with politics. 5. Bethel is slain in first football game with Luther. Score: 0-18. 6. Carl Olsson in inaugural after long suspense tells newbaked Seniors. You’ve got youth.” 8. Athenaeans pow-wow in Happy Hollow—partake of grapes and cookies! 18. Coolidge and La Follette” address Alpha Beta crowd—they wear the same swallow tail” to save on rent. 20. Bcthelites. with Dr. Hagstrom in the front rank, unflinchingly face gun of photographer. 24. Domestic orchestra appears, in which John Hedwall blows his own horn 26. Boys' Quartette and sundry other talent go to Sandy Lake in snorting” Ford to surprise natives with meeting. 29. Clyde Gustafson observes that the low grade on quizzes is probably due to the poor grade of paper they are written upon. Of a dull evening Linnea sighs. Oh. I wish somebody would tell him. ‘Go west, young man.’ N O V E M B ER 1. Ministerial hunters, plus Rudic Ehnbom. start out for Northern woods. Deer bagged but Rudie spends night with the bears. 4. Election spirit intense—Seniors vote, if possible, for Magnus or Schall. 7. Annual hikers wade through snow—Mrs. Berggren does survive it. did enjoy it! 8. Swedish Royal Vice-consul speaks at Svea. Martin Ericson brings him a glass of water! 10. Armistice program: Dr. C. S. Howard makes us weep and laugh for an hour and ten minutes. 2. Look out. my vaccination!” Some were shot” in their arms: none in their noses. 14. Big fire at Gibney’s! Hanna Flood roasts a cow on it for hungry fellow Seniors. 19. Hazel brings forty-seven to Thanksgiving Concert. She wins. 2. Clarion' out. jammed with pow-wow reports. Mrs. Swedberg is said to have had charge of “pantry at faculty's outing. Basketball team whetting knives for coming encounters. Page Eighty 1 9 2 5 — T II E BETHANNUAL— 1925 THIS HAPPENED DECEMBER 1. Extra! Fishes get company—Hugo Mossberg falls through ice. 2. Eighteen orators dinning out mighty messages. Orchestra assists in keeping audience awake. 7. Bethel Church starts something—a good thing—Bethel Days in Twin City Churches. 9. Thirteen shopping days before Christmas—Otto buys present for best girl. 10. Charlie begins series of announcements in chapel, touching the making of a skating rink. 11. Exponents of classes begin to push for the Bethannual in chapel program— Nylen tells story about “Ole on the roof. 16. Emil Olen gets bigheaded. Why? The mumps. 18. Boys give party for girls: It’s 1934 but love stories interest them still. 19. Still nearer Christmas—stiff, straight locks of masculine, heads arc made into pretty curls at Madamoiselle Lisa Larson's Beauty Parlor. 20. Train for Iowisconsinville leaves 8:19 A. M.—Hurrah! Home for the Holidays. JANUARY 6. “Christmas recess ends 8:00 A. M..“ says “Handbook”: we arc aware of it Teachers are not particularly amazed that we are not far ahead with the Studies. 10. Dorothy Florin is spelling champion in the Alpha Beta contest, but we doubt whether she could spell “Splendiferous.” the kind of time Marie Carlson had at home during vacation. 1 7. Oratorical contest. Gordon Carlson has trousers pressed to impress judges. That helps. Arne Johnson catches second place. 18. Bethel Day in First. St. Paul. “Curly gets cold feet and hands before he reaches home. High wind and thirty below. 21. Roy L. Smith gives us a new version of examinations—those after you quit school. 28. Nuptials! Efficient Commercial teacher gets husband and pastor all in one person. They arc upon us! The exams. In defiance of it. all students go to hear Hellen Keller. The skating rink is a reality: Sjolund is Star Speeder: Conrad hockey player. Pape EiijhlyOne ±_1 9 2 5 — THE BETHANNUAL— 1925 ;h THIS HAPPENED FEBRUARY 3. Second Semester begins. 'A new chance to make good —Ar any rate a new slate to scribble on. 9. Hard Time party—Seniors turn selves into ragamuffins, gypsies, prelates, officers, scrubbing women, happy in spite of poverty. 10. Bethel's first annual Missionary Day. Missionary O. L. Swanson pictures beauty as well as horrors of mysterious India. 13. Friday 13. bad day. Athenaens in debate decide That boys should be along at valentine parties.” Boys ratify new amendment. 16. Juniors, by natural bent or otherwise, have backward party —enjoyed themselves. 1 8. The fortress of the theologians is shaken to its foundations as the Academy debators. Call Olson and John Hedwall. invade the northern territory. 20. Juniors positively noi backward, sell Bethannual to 100 per cent of their membership. 21. The silent system. not at all a bad performance, links Bessie and Ed together forever after. 28. Roger Wickstrand by dint of good arguments in contest, is declared Senior representative for the Final Debate. New order of song service in chapel makes many knees grow week. MARCH 2. Freshmen have Birthday Party”—Miss Jacobson, class adviser, finds them as mentally and physically fit as might be expected. 4. Presidential Inauguration. Bethel tries to get it by radio. Stanley Forsman officiating at the dials. 5. Civic class gets Ed's version of oath of office: I do solemnly cuss' that I will—.” 7. An American Swede runs off with first honors in Swedish Declamatory contest. It’s Arne. 14. Both Alumni boys” and girls ' prove that they are still athletic—Best home teams. Their big Adolph handles a basketball as if it were a pea. 1 7. Mr. and Mrs. Hagstrom return from California—welcomed by Bethel family in banquet. 1 8. Grade cards are given out—interesting reading. 20. Slump in basketball, championship in Twin-City Academic league lost by one point. 21. Hildur Johnson wins Alpha Beta Declamatory Contest. Beulah Wickstrand takes second place. 28. Track team begins fast. No more pork chops, no more candy—hopes for sweet revenge on Minnehaha on their minds. Two Bethel children have for some time shown symptoms of a peculiar magnetic disease—it seems to abate when they arc in each other's presence. Pitgt F.igktyTxe 19 2 5 -THH BETH ANNUAL—1925 THIS HAPPENED APRIL 1. All fools' day. It's fine to have the chance of being natural one day in the year! 2. Girls' Banquet tremendous success—they blame it on the fact that no boys were there. 3. Rev. Anton Sjolund holds Pre-Easter services at school. Impressive gospel messages give good results. Students reluctantly leave books and go home for Easter vacation. 14. Students more reluctantly return to school and studies—the last mile of the way to go. 16. Biology class ''chloroforms” cat with ether! amid weeping, wailing and fainting. 17. Carl Olsson blushes becomingly when Prof. H. C. Wingblade. before the Senior class, announces that Carl is Valedictorian and Paul Wallendorf Salutatorian. Applause! 23. Campus Day. Oh. how beautiful Mother 'Alma” stands when all cleaned up! Carl Anderson out evenings. Charles XII's Biography docs not satisfy— In the Spring a young man's fancy.” and so on. One Sunday evening Paul Ohlin. thought it interesting to Hear Dr. Riley..” So did a certain Junior. It's in the air—Bethany is minus its regular janitor. Ernest—flies to Sandy Lake. MAY 2. Visitors' Day. Roger is champ” in Inter-class field meet. Visiting Saints’ and Millers” have terrible tug-of-war. 6. Students secretly read continued story in new issue of grade cards. 8. Dr. Holland gives wonderful presentation of Lcs Miserables” at Seniors' Program. 9. The Faculty—and the students too—are cheated out of a holiday. The field meet with Minnehaha doesn't come off. 10. Naomi shows that she's got the stuff for arguing. She becomes Freshman representative to the Final Debate. 12. Earl Zehnder surprises the world by equalling Faculty high point man in telling the titles of songs when a phrase of their melody is played. 14. Dr. Hagstrom saves Ministerial and Missionary Training picnicers from what might have been a dangerous man at Phalen Park. THIS MIGHT HAPPEN JUNE 2. Seniors at picnic grow into second childhood. 3. Publicity Day—Alma Mater is parading her virtues. Why hide her candle under the bushel? 6. Everything begins to be the last.” Final chapel today. 9. Final exams begin: victory or defeat. 1 2. Commencement—some fast beating hearts and some tears: it's all over now! Page High If T hrte Oort GOAL rffl ff t , v - si . St] st . a y c. o rt,tL bacs: cAfirArnco r £ fa a r S At. . rfA A A 4 0 r ) c‘r r cats urn KOCCH vv c? ' r c r O 0c rncl'S acs t A THi. K‘rc . Of CO P tsrr � v a, v . a.- ■ f c -r -v i yns. fir f A.s wnsv ULCTTCKS v ro� tVa ll , oASKt rtsnt.1 Oe« r t. - ■«: Ot' ? aesT o' fp s rc. r . . r Hu rS ‘V- rv r. A sr . .1 D, yoA A. Aft at.tr. r r� s,ny Kurt At ■T Lmm yrtr t csKAi ’ or cf rrr ct- Ot i rcftrf . A foj r � all h At. f -o i «v;c «■© £ TO OUR ADVERTISERS WE students of Bethel Institute appreciate your patronage, and wish to thank you for encouraging us to publish this book. The Bethannual will, for us throughout our lives, be a cherished record of our school days. It will to you be a lasting monument, in itself humble, but in reality of no small importance. For. it will prove that there are still far-seeing men engaged in the world's business who encourage institutions of learning, who realize that education is necessary for the development of a nation. It is true that you are not likely to get any great immediate return in dollars and cents on this investment. But remember, this is not the morning's newspaper that will be scrapped before night—no, you will find the Bethannual on the library tables of every home where it goes, not for a few hours but for many years. Your advertisement is in a book whose entire contents are almost memorized by many students. We assure you that it will be our pleasure to see your business prosper, and that we shall always follow you with our good will. Compliments CARL O. ERICKSON Photo Artist Our Prices Much Lower Than Our Work Merits Phone, Ga. 3618 171 E. Seventh Street ST. PAUL, MINN. You will be satisfied if you buy your: Piano, Victrola, Church Records, Organ, Bibles, Hymn Books, Etc At Benson Music House 1225-27-29 Washington Avc. So., MINNEAPOLIS Residence: 1217 Monroe St. Both phones O. E. LARSON V nder taker Funeral Director Office: 2301-2303 Central Aye Minneapolis SCHOOL RULES 1. Students should congregate in the halls. It relieves congestion in the class rooms. 2. No student should ever be in class when the second bell rings. 3. If you wish to take a bcok home, simplu take it Don't bother the librarian. She has other work to do. 4. Peel perfectly free to whistle in the halls. It cheers the hearts of the faculty. 5. In case of fire, wring your hands: if they're not handy, wring a towel. 6. No student is allowed to attend chapel. 7. Students are urged to be out whenever possible. It relieves the faculty of overwork. Please do not bother with admit slips or makeup work, as it entails too many obligations. 8. Students arc requested not to look a: the bulletin board. The notices there do not concern you. 9. Don't use your books in class; save them for the exam. You say that you don't believe a word of it? That's fine! Neither do we. because it isn't so. anyway! 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WELCOME CHANGE You look so pleased, old man: the fortuneteller must have predicted something good. You bet! She predicted that 1 would have a financial reverse. I don't sec anything joyous in that. You would if you knew anything about my finances. I tell you if they don't reverse pretty quick I'll be busted. Hamline University J Founded 1854 St. Paul, Minn. A Christian college Co-educational Offers liberal arts and pre-pro fes-sional courses Expenses moderate Fall term opens Sept. 14 For Catalog Address SAMUEL F. KERFOOT President SAID HE ANGRILY Harry. said his pretty young wife, that man in the corner has not taken his eyes off me for a second since wc came in. How do you know? he growled. Joe: I just bought a new suit with two pairs of pants. Jim: Well, how do you like it?” Joe: Fine, only it's too hot wearing two pairs. NOVELTY (OH!) BUBBLE The Maw: You seem a bright little boy. I suppose you have a very good place in your class?” The Boy: Oh. yes. I sit right by the stove. —Vikir.gcn (Christiana). MYSTERY Customer: How do you sell this limberger?” Store-keeper: I often wonder myself, ma'am!” CONGRATULATIONS We extend to the members of the class of ’25 our best wishes for their future prosperity and well-being CALL MIDWAY 6069 FOR SERVICE INTER-CITY PRINTING CO. Printers of the Clarion Corner Swelling and Sherburne Avenues SAINT PAUL Burton (3 years old): May I feed the chickens? Aunt Josic: No. my dear, my chickens are naughty.” Burton: Why arc they naughty?” Aunt Josic: Because they do not lay any eggs for me.” Burton: Why. Aunt Josic. doesn't the gro- ccryman lay eggs for you? He docs for my mother. Miss A. Moletor Mrs. C. C. Markham Hamline Millinery NEVER DO THIS Farmer: How did you come by that black eye. Jarge?” Jargc: The old cow had a way of flicking me in the face with her tail, so I tied a brick onto it. SIMPLE MATHEMATICS Ever hear this one?” asked one of the group. A dog was tied to a rope fourteen feet long. Twenty feet away was a fat. juicy bone. How did the dog get to the bone? Oh. that's old stuff.” answered one of the others. You want someone to say. ’I give up.’ and then you'll say. That's what the other dog did.' No. you're wrong, for the dog got the bone. Well how did he get it? Why. the other end of the rope was not tied. Our Motto Is SERVICE Phone, Midway 1624 6S9 No. Sxblliko Avenue How would you classify a telephone girl? Is hers a business or a profession?” Neither, it's a calling. Tommy, stop eating with your fingers!” But. mother, weren't fingers made before forks?” Not yours. Tommy. Phone Midway 3600 Como Sweet Shop Basil Celany, Prop. ICE CREAM, CANDIES FRUITS and LUNCHES Full Line of Magazines and Stationery VVc Deliver Ice Cream in Bulk or Brick Line of Patent Drugs 1201 Swelling Avb. (Corner Snelling amt Como) St. Paul, Minn. AH Work Neatly Done, Quality Material Reasonable Prices P. G. 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SHOKS “A SCRIPTURAL DECLARATION A young man familiar with the Scr-.ptures. happened to be sitting by a young lady for whom he conceived a violent attachment, and made his proposal in this way: He politely handed to his lady a Bible with a pin stuck in tlx- following text, from the Second Epistle of John, verse five: And now I beseech thee. lady, not as (hough I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. She returned it. pointing to the second chapter of Ruth, verse ten: Then six fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground and said unto him. Why have I found grace in thy sight that thou shouldcsi take knowledge of me. seeing 1 am a stranger?' He again returned the book, pointing to the thirteenth and fourteenth verses of the Third Epistle of John: Having many things to write unto you. I would not write to you with paper and ink. but trust to come unto you and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. From this interview, a marriage took place the ensuing month. Teacher: John, explain the following propo- sition. John: What is there about it that you don't understand ?'' Phones: Humboldt 1379 Humboldt 1370 R e side nee: Ph on e: 1402 Fairmount Avc. Emerson 1902 Peter Westlund Wholesale and Retail Meats I I ay the Highest Prices at all Times for FRESH POULTRY, EGGS AND VEAL 927 Rice Street Sr. Paul IN SERVICE Benevolent Gentleman: My little bow hav; you no better way to spend this beautiful afternoon than by standing in front of the gate idling away your time? Boy: I ain't idlin' away my time. There's a chump inside with my sister who is paying me 10 cents an hour to watch for papa. Examiner (questioning applicant for life-saving job) : What would you do if you saw a woman being washed out to sea? Applicant: I'd throw her a cake of soap.' Examiner: Why a cake of soap? Applicant: To wash her back. Teacher: When was th; last revival of learn- ing? Student: Before the last exam. He: I dreamt last night that I was married to the most beautiful girl in the world. She: Oh. George.—and were We happy?” Is Size an Advantage? Macalester College is not the largest educational institution in Minnesota—but why should a college be large? It believes that character training is fundamental in all education, and that the best work can be done, both by students and professors, if the numbers are small. JOHN C. ACHESON President St. Paul, Minn. Clothes and Rug Cleaners, Dyers and Cleaners l'ho:ic Nestor 6)11 72V7J1 NO. SNEl.LING AVE ST. PAUL G. J. PETERSON Mat’s and IVomen s Furnishings, Infant’s IF ear, Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions University and Snelliny Avenues Tel. Nestor 1681 ”£eave it to £und” cIhe Jlun l jPrC Inc. Designers - Engravers - Printers-Binders 4l6 4l8 Eighth Avenue So., Minneapolis telephone §en tun 5907 (printers of '' he 1925 cBethannual” Compliments Midway Creamery Company 1563 West Como Ave., St. Paul, Minn. BETHEL INSTITUTE Comprising BETHEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY and BETHEL ACADEMY 1480-1492 NORTH SKELLING AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA DEPART M E N T S High School Preparatory A usic Expression Bible and Missionary Training Theological BETHEL HAS Faculty of twenty, enrollment of 311, 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. ARVID HAGSTROM, President BETHEL INSTITUTE St. Paul, Minnesota MOUNDS PARK SANITARIUM, a Baptist General Hospital, beautifully located at Indian Mounds Park 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 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 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 Autographs offitl