Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1928 volume:

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Siv eel berg, a noble and true Christian character who has honorably served this institution for ten years in a most sincere and conscientious way, we affectionately dedicate this issue of the Bethannual. ILlfeOB Scroi F.iyhl .Vine 19 2 8 B E T H A N N U A I 19 2 8 BETHANNUAL STAFF Ta d Woblford Editor Mywtxk Ehicksox Prop. II. C. Wixg blade Assistant Editor Adviser Hoy Wkxlkk A’not It 1 it or Ten 10 2 8 B E T H A N N U A L 1 9 2 8 BETHANNUAL STAFF Ivar Jin dir son Businas Manager Cordon Johnson Adv. Manager Tiiki.ma Bhanht Circulation Manager Kmvix Brandt shut. Atlv. Manager Margaret Johnson .lest. Circ. Manager Klcven 19 2 8 li E T H ANNUAL 19 2 8 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE THE year 1928 is a remarkable year in Baptist History. It is four hundred years, March 11th, since Balthasar Hubinnicr, one of the four heretics mentioned in the Index of Prohibited Books issued by the Catholic church, was burned at the stake in Vienna, where his faithful wife was drowned in the Danube three days later, as martyrs for the faith, once for all delivered to the saints. Ilis noble words are fulfilled: Divine truth is immortal, and although in the present it may be arrested, scourged, crowned with thorns, crucified and laid in the grave, it will nevertheless rise again on the third day, victorious, and will reign in triumph for all eternity.” It is three hundred years since the immortal dreamer of Bedford, John Bunyan. was born. Though Baptists, these heroes by their life and contribution to soul liberty and a true gospel, belong to all mankind everywhere. In June this year at Toronto, the Baptist World Alliance will meet, when proper recognition of these heroes will be made. How much we have inherited from the pioneers and leaders of the past, we can never fully comprehend, and the extent of our obligation to them we cannot grasp. As heirs of the priceless legacy that lias come down to us from the past, we have every reason to realize on our inheritance and rise to higher and nobler achievements for Christ and humanity. The contribution of another year at Bethel cannot be described in monetary terms. It includes impressions upon the table of the immortal soul, which will remain when the rust of time has ceased to corrode. There are impulses to purer thinking, to nobler deeds, to a worth while life, which would never come in another environment. There are lessons learned not only from text books, but from the influence of Christian personality, which will ever be a guide in hours of perplexity and moments of indecision, pointing to the path that insures happiness and success. There is an investment made in lives by faculty, students, parents and home folks, pastors and other friends, without which life would be poor indeed, but having been received, it is a constant reminder of the one of whom it is written: For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for our sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich.” .Inti i on iti zchom thr rathe young life is throbbing Hut with a steadier ulse and gentler flow: Whose hearts tcere made for sacrifice and loving. Whose soul’s ideas grow zeith you as you grow— Oh, give to Christ your first, most sacred lox't, sin 1 of your heart's devotion give to Him the best you have. Twelve 1 9 2 8 BETHANNUAL 19 2 8 FACULTY A. J. WlNG BLADE, A. M. Principal The Christian xcho has faith has courage; ami faith and courage can master almost an crisis.” H. C. Wing blade, A. B. This is he that evert man should wish to he ’ K. A. Finsthom, PIi. B., TIj. M., B. D. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom. 1 have led thee in the righteous way.” Thirteen 19 2 8 B K T II A N N U A I 19 2 8 Bstiikr Saiu.b, PI). B. So didst thou travel on life's common xcay, in cheerful godliness, and yet thy heart the loxcliest duties on herself did lay.” Em� : Xki-sox. A. B. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.” Fraxcks Mav A.mikhsox, A. B. 'They are cultured who enjoy the best things in life. Anna M. Swi:i ih:ro, B. S. She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness C. E. Carlson, A. B. Write me as one who loves his fellowmen. Dki.viia M. Jacoiison’, 1 . S. She can so inform the mind that is -within us, so impress with quietness and beauty, and so feed -with lofty thoughts, that the dreary intercourse of daily life shall ne'er prevail against us. Fourteen 19 2 8 B K T II A N N U A I 19 2 8 A. M. Oi.sox Supreme t f Heroes—bravest, Noblest, best!” A. II. Obekc. Culm pleasures there abide.” Florkxcc Ahviu.a Price She is culm because she is the mistress of her subject—I he secret of self-possession.” GkORGi: FI. IiCLTCRKX ho. xoilh the ancient roots of man’s nature twines the eternal passion of song Edith L. I.ahsox Office Secretary Of all the sunbeams that (lid ever shine the very sweetest hath to thee been given” Fifteen 19 2 8 B K T II A X X U A I 19 2 8 GODSPEED TO THE CLASS OF ’28 By Henry Wingbladb WE arc told that a great president confessed that he felt more thrilled and honored when graduated from high school than when inaugurated to the presidency. And it was Lord Byron who sang: “Talk not to me'of a name great in story, The days of our youth are the days of our glory Ah, youth! That is the treasured possession of the high school graduate and of the class of 1928. When I was a high school boy, a great speaker stirred me with his address. On my going forward to thank him, his quick rejoinder was: I would give all that I possess for the youth that you possess.” Of course he would. And John D. Rockefeller would have done the same. Yet how fast youth flies. We are young, we arc young, we are young, and suddenly we are OLD. Four years in school seemed so long when you looked ahead. But, oh. how short when you look back! And the speed of your years will increase until they will fairly rush by. Now your years seem big like harvest moons. Soon, too soon, they will scorn like precious pearls. To the heart of ambitious youth, all things arc possible. “There is more beyond!” There are fields to conquer; there is a world to win. lint he who would be truly successful must take into consideration two worlds. There is the world all about us with its flowers and its stars. There is also the world within us with its mystic feelings and throbbing ideals. It is this world that makes us what we are. Jesus referred to it when He said, My Kingdom is not of this world.” That world includes love and sympathy; friendship and devotion; happiness and contentment; faith and truth. In this realm Christ is King. Wc may affirm our allegiance to Him and be the happy subjects. You have had many good times at Bethel. You have wrestled with many problems and won many victories. Remember that the real victories are the victories of the soul, of the spirit. He can make you more than conqueror over all the subtle and invisible enemies that beset your heart. My wish for you all is this: May no burden be so heavy, no temptation so strong, no problem so pussling, and no sorrow so poignant but that you shall rise triumphant above them all, with a stronger faith in the eternal verities and a clearer vision of the true meaning of life. You have been placed in this material world, but you need not be of this material world. “One ship sails east, another west, To the self same winds that blow; Tis the set of the sail and not the gale. That determines which way they go. Like the winds of the sec are the ways of fate. As wc journey on through life. Tis the set of the soul that determines the goal, And not the calm or strife. Sixteen SENIOR CLASS SONG Ilark, Oh hark, to the song roe sing thee; Sad. so sad. get 'tis mingled with glee. When thinking of the past and of friends that we must leave. We are happy at heart and get we do grieve, do grieve, do grieve. Chorus: Farewell, dear Bethel, We mag no longer delag; Farewell! Farewell! We must away, away, away. Noxc at last we must leave this dear, old school True, so true, to the Master’s Hale. Graduation is here and we're ready at last to depart, But it's sad to leave the school so enshrined in our heart, in our heart. Each will go his separate way; Christ is our guide and Christ our stag. Our future's before us, and, though rugged the path mag seem, • IVe'll think of thee, dear Bethel, thou school of our dream, our dream. —Paul Wohlford. Seventeen ■ 19 2 8 B E T II A N N U A L 19 2 8 Agnes Danielson Aggie” Vice President Student Volunteers; Matron Girls' Dormitory; Chorus. She stands a very woman, most iter feet and adored.” Gordon Johnson “Hunk' ” Clarion Staff. '27. 28; Hcthnnminl Staff. 28; Basketball. '27; '27. '38: President Alpha Beta. '27: Glee Club. ’- 7. '2s; President Student Council. '2m; Treasurer Athletic Association. '27; Chorus. The light that lies in. Iranian's eyes has keen my heart's undoing.” Harold Brygger Hrigadear Basketball. '27. 28: Track. ' 8; Baseball. ‘2S; Treasurer Alpha Beta, 'as; Chorus. “With a lady flirt a little; “fix manners so to do. Grace L. Bagne Smiles” Basketball; Chorus. irork with milenee. ichich is almost power. Edna Larson Ed Chorus. '• hold the t cor Id but as the icorld; a stage where every man must play his part. Marvin Samvelson Kitbla“ Debate. 20. 28; President Missionary Band. '27. '2s: dinner Oratorical Contest. '27: Pub-licity Committee. '25. '26. '27; Student Council. '25. '26. '27; Athletic Association. '23. '2«: Basketball, '25, '26; '36, '37 (Captain, '27, 28); Baseball. '26 (Captain. '27). '2s; I-'oot bad. '27; Business Manager Clarion, '26, '27; Business Manager Bcthannual. '27: Track. '26, 47. '28: President Sophomore Class; President 0. J. M. M. Mm ’26. '27. “Clean, simple, valiant, well-beloved.” Hoy S. Wexler “Dutch Puh|icity Committee. '26. '27; President Junior CInss: President Student Volunteers, '27. '28; President ). J. M. M. M.. '27. '2$; News Editor Clarion. '27. ‘28; News Editor Bcthannual. '2� ; Delegate to Student Volunteer Convention at Detroit. ‘28; Debating Team. '28; Chorus. c spoke and exacted the truth, and the basest believed him. Eleanore Mae Sackett Mr Her blithesome laugh is welcome everywhere. Eighteen 19 2 8 B E T H A N X U A I 19 2 8 Margaret Storvick “Margaret Pianist Alpha Beta. 27; I’iimist Chnpcl. '27. 28. “Her specialty is music. Anna Lundorbn “Lundc B.iskcllMlI. 28. “There's nothing so becomes a maid ns modest stillness and humility.” Hollis Johnson Holly Football, '2(i. '27: Basketball. '28. '27: '27. 28: Baseball. '27. '28; Track. '27. '28: Pianist Alpha Beta. '26. '27: Pianist Glee Club. '27. '28: Vice President Athletic Association. '27: Clarion Staff. '26. '27; Chorus. “Learn about teamen from me. Paul Woiilford Paid” President Sbplionmre Clna : President Junior Class; President Senior Class: Editor Clarion. '27. 28; Editor Bethannual. '2s; Football (Captain, ’28). '27: Basketball (Captain, '23, •28); 28. '27; '27. '28: Baseball. 20. '27. '28; Track, '27. 28; Student Council. 28. 27. '28; Publicity Committee. 25. 28; Chorus. “Satarc might stand up and say to all the world. 'This is a man!’” Tiiklma Brandt T. H.” Treasurer Junior Class: Publicity Committee; Clarion Staff. 27. 28; Bethannual Staff. '28. Chorus. Faith absolute, trust bei ond sitcech, and a friendship peerless. K AT I IKK IN K I ELTHOUS Kath Vice President Senior Class: Secretary Student Council. '27. '28: Vice President Allien-aenn Society. '27. '28; Chorus. Her trays are. ways of pleasantness, and all her tsiths arc peace. Ernest Tiiorskll Tho sell Glee Club; Chorus. “He who hears undisputed stray over the heart of a coiiuettc is indeed a hero. Robert Peterson Bob Secretary Alpha Bela. '28: Football. 27; Basketball. '27. 28: Publicity Committee; Chorus. Both great in courage, conduct, and in fume. Fine teen 10 2 8 B E T H A N N U A I 19 2 8 WlNIKRED II. A. BlEBKBR ••117m” Secretary Chorus. Reaill; , truth, ami rarity are her .' Florence Johnson “Flats Deltaic. '2 : Clarion StatT. ’20, ‘27; 27. '28; Chorus. “She told hnn stones to delight his ear; she shouted hnn favors to allure his eye.” I.AWRENCB He LANDER “Sweep Basketball. '25. 26: Glee Club. 27. '28; Cliorus. The world shall praise me, worthily. Olga Magncsox Oleic 1'reslilont Allicnaean Society. '27. '2s; Treasurer Sven. 27: Chorus. -Urr attitude toward one man makes her almost unknown to the rest of men. Dorotmv Florin Dot Student Council. '2.‘� . '26; Secretary Junior Class: Secretary Senior Class: Secretary Athcnncnn Society. '27. '28; Secretary Athletic Association. '28. Then esteemed her furor more than a throne's foundation. Evelyn I.ange Louie” Secretary Sophomore Class: Chorus. I.o, she is pleasant to look on. Ethel Bkrglvnd “Reryy Cliorus. She only smiled, and she never spoke. She smiled and went away.” Carl Xordrll Reddy Chorus. I dare do all that may heroine a man.' Twenty 19 2 8 B E T H A N X U A I 1 9 2 8 Hildixg Lind “Lind Treasurer Sophomore Class: Basketball Manager. 27. 28; Debating Team. 27. '28. Ha the tcisdotn of cent uric I � pcak. Maroaket Johnson J orjw Clarion Staff. '27, '28; Uetliannunl Staff. '2a. The rcry rirtue of companion in Thee Loretta Henderson Pcggif Thou ireel fashioned to beguile.' Victor Erickson ••PM Treasurer Senior Class: Clarion Staff. 27. 28; Clce Club. 28; Vice President Alpha Beta. '2� ; President Missionary Band. '27: President O. J. M. M. M.. '27; Chorus. The trails of a man teilh a maid be strange. Edwin Oster Doc Glee Club. '28; Baseball. 28: Chorus. llViose main delight is the humor in geometrical figures. Anna J. Sokuom “Ann” Chorus; Commercial Graduate. 25. Whii all this hustle, haste, and hurraf He tike me. for I don't tcorra. Marik Stoesz Marie Cliorus. UuvplUj I think on thcc. Twenty-One 19 2 8 B E T II A N N U A L 19 2 8 SENIOR CLASS POEM Four short years have quickly passed While here at Bethel ice displayed Our tireless energy and pluck With here and there a gift of luck. We've primed and crammed to get our -cork, To pass the quiss and never shirk; In time, at lust, we see the end. The goal ioxcard which our way we wend. Now we're full-fledged seniors grown. Thirty-one, without a drone; With heads held high and ideals higher We'll work toward fame and never tire. With Christ enthroned within our hearts Our Lord and Master strength imparts To meet the storms that will assail, To stand for right and never fail. And yet, the hardest time of all Comes at the parting when we call, “Goodbye, dear Bethelas we start To meet the world with all its art. We'll not forget the lessons learned It'lien toxcard the xcorld our face we've turned, And Bethel days xcill “blues dispel As still xce say, “Farexcell! Far excell! —Katiikrixk A. Frlthous. Tirrnh 'Tiro 19 2 8 B E T H A N N U A I 19 2 8 Pavi. Wohlkord -....................President Katickkink Fklti ions ------- Vice President Donor)iv Fi.orin -..................Secretary Victor Erickson ------- - Treasurer CHRONICLES OF THE SENIORS ClIAPTRK 1 IN the full of four and twenty, and in the eighteenth year of the reign of Alfred, whose surname is Winghlnde, it came to pass that a multitude of the youth of the land, both male and female, both tall and short, both fat and slim, entered the portals of that temple of learning. Bethel Academy. And these were called Freshmen. For they were new in the ways of knowledge, to the dates of ancient history, to the chemical equations, and to the proper forms of English. And it came to pass that Alfred, whose surname is Wingblade, saith unto them that gathered in the hall of diversion and study, If it seem good unto ye, ye shall be joined together, one to another.” And Dclpha. the fair daughter of the House of Jacobson, was appointed to give counsel among them. And they cast lots for a leader and the lot fell upon Fritjof, of the House of Johnson. And lie went before and led them. And his chief aide was Eric, whose surname is Sjolund. And Alvin, of the House of Johnson, was appointed keeper of the mint. And Naomi, daughter of the House of Hultgrcn, was made recorder. And it came to pass after these things that there was a great, marvelous assemblage in this temple of learning. At this gathering only Freshmen were present, all the other tribes being barred. And there was much feasting and merrymaking to the clash of cymbals. Chaptrr 2 Uneventful days then followed till their second year of learning, when Alfred, whose surname is Wingblade. sent messages to them that had been Freshmen bestowing upon them the title of “Sophomore.” And it came to pass that laws were desired by the Sophomores. For peace must be kept. In assembly all the Sophomores joined in one common union, and named for them, as their lender, Erie, of the House of Sjolund, who was appointed to reason together with Evelyn, daughter of the House of Lange; and lidding, whose surname is Lind. And these made for themselves those rules that were pleasing unto them. And it so happened that on the twentieth day of the tenth month of the year of our Lord. 1925, that the multitude gathered again for another grand feast. Chaptrr 3 And the days and the evenings passed. And the class waxed stronger in knowledge. And it came to pass that Alfred, whose surname is Winghlnde, gave them the name “Junior.” For their knowledge was increasing with time. And. lo, all these tilings came to pass in the year of our Lord, 1926. Now, it came to pass that they cast lots a third time for a leader among them. And the lot fell to Paul, whose surname is Wohlford. Dorothy, daughter of the Tire Hi { -Three 19 2 8 B E T H A N N U A I 19 2 8 House of Florin, was made recorder, and Thelma, daughter of the House of Brandt, was chosen keeper of the mint. And. lo, these Juniors made merry among their fellow students on that day which is the twelfth in the days of February. And this day is dedicated to a worthy man whose name is Abraham Lincoln. Labored busily the Juniors, for alas! they had discovered that their stores were lacking treasures, lacking both gold and silver coin. Then offered they their talents to friends and strangers, and, lo, the coffers were filled to overflowing. And it came to pass in due time that these Juniors brought abundant joys to their elders, who are called Seniors. And, lo, n great and joyous celebration was held on the twenty-first day of the month of May. And there was much playing of cymbals and harps. Chapter 4 And, behold, the class prospered even as the days and evenings passed, and their time in this temple of learning grew short. And, lo. they were called “Seniors. And the year was the twenty-first in the reign of Alfred, whose surname is Wingbladc. Now, it came to pass that lots were cast for a leader among them. And, lo, this was for the fourth time. And Paul, whose surname is Wohlford, went before and led them. For he had been a leader in an earlier time. And Katherine, daughter of the House of Fclthous, was chosen to aid him. And they named for recorder, Dorothy, of the House of Florin. Even as they had chosen females before. And Victor, whose surname is Erickson, became keeper of the mint. Moreover, it came to pass that a great feast was held. And, behold, the guests, many of them numbered among the Seniors, were those who had won glory in the held of battle. And these were football victors. Now, it came to pass, that a drama was given for those who gathered in the great hall of diversion. And this was on the twenty-seventh day of the fourth month of that year of our Lord. And, lo, victory was theirs. For they were guided on the way bv a wise teacher. And, behold, he was Henry, whose surname is Wingbladc. In due time it came to pass that there was much joy and merrymaking to the playing of harps and cymbals, of timbrels and trumpets. And, lo, the Seniors were indeed the delighted guests of their younger brethren, the Juniors. Now, it came to pass after these things, that a last gathering of the Seniors was held in the forest by the big sen water. And there was much merrymaking among them. And, lo, this was for the last time. And it has come to pass that these Chronicles must end. For a great and overwhelming grief fills the hearts of the Seniors. For, lo, their days in this temple of learning arc ended. Ttrruli Four 19 2 8 B K T II A N N U A I 19 2 8 SENIOR PROPHECY Twenty Years Ilencr ONE cold day Mrs. Fred Wing (Thelma Brandt) sat in her home at Lone Man’s Point, Alaska, with a radio on the table before her. While waiting for her husband to return from hunting seals in his airplane, she tuned in on Station BLAB. To her surprise, over the waves of ether came, Bethel Broadcasting Station— Class of 1928 now asking for the whereabouts of the various class members; last heard of information being as follows: Grace Hague—Playing for country’s tennis team, raising a racket.” Ethel Hcrglund—Suffragette, popularly acclaimed a second Susan 13. Anthony. Winifred Hlecker—Still receiving the thrills that come under the familiar two-cent stamp. Harold Hrygger—A woman-charmer, handsome but harmless. Agnes Danielson—Special nurse to the crown princess of the Fiji Islands. Victor Erickson—A manufacturer of yarns, thin but Interesting. Dorothy Florin—‘If your eyes rebel, see Thorscll.” Lawrence Hclnndcr—A midget in Harnum !t Hailey Circus. I.orctta Henderson—Still observing Leap Year, only more frequently. Evelyn Lange—Happily married and envied bv the other 80 of us. Edna Larson—Mothers Club speaker on “How to get fat without eating.” Hilding Lind—Publisher of a monthly nugaxinc, “Green Grass for Theme-writers.” Anna I.undgrcn—Rejoicing in her recently patented hair tonic. Olga Magnuson—Having obtained Victor(y). Carl Nordell—An explorer having discovered the tomb of Adam. Florence Johnson—Completing her masterpiece in German, Zeigen Sir dem Hursch die Tur” (Show that Fellow the Door). Gordon Johnson—Conductor on train “Too-doo-loot” (To Duluth). Hollis Johnson—Playing the shoe-horn in Sousa’s Hand. Margaret Johnson—Cartoonist for the comic section of the Standnret.” Edwin Osier—Now wondering what attraction he found on St. Clair St. Robert Peterson—Professor of Pig Latin in South St. Paul. Eleanor Saekclt—“I can sing in almost any flat provided I have the right key.” Marvin Samuelson—Singing bis latest hit, “When you know you’re not forgotten by flic girl you got for notten.” Anna Sorboin—Formerly the Gift, now the Giver. Marie Stoesr.—Her habitual greeting, “Wlmt can I do to get thin?” Margaret Storvick—Concert accompanist for the great Marion Talley. Ernest Thorscll—Teacher of chemistry, specialising in Florin(c) gas. Roy Wcxlcr—Illustrating wrappers for match” boxes. Paul Wohlford—Famous writer on love and athletics, for they’re the same things —they both have their ups and downs. Information concerning any of these members will be greatly appreciated by the St. Paul Police Department, c o Katherine A. Felthous, Secret Service Expert. Twenty-Five NAME Grace Hague ..... Ethel Berglund ... Winifred Hlcckor Tlielnm Brandt .. Harold Brygger .. Agnes Danielson . Victor Erickson .. Katherine Pclthous Dorothy Florin ... Lawrence Helandcr Loretta Henderson Florence Johnson . Gordon Johnson .. Hollis Johnson ... Margaret Johnson Evelyn Lange Hilding Lind .... Anna I.undgren .. Olga Mngnuson .. Carl Xordcll .... Edwin Oster ..... Robert Peterson .. Eleanor Sackctt . . Marvin Sainuclson Anna Sorhom .... Marie Stocsr...... E:nesl Thorsell .. Roy Wexler ...... Paid Wohlford ... AGE AMBITION Just Right ...........•]•,) he a Saleslady ... About so old ............To he quiet in class .... Antique .................To play a hand organ . You'd never guess _____To laugh out loud ------ Old enough to know To get his English IV .. better .............. KM-XX=l’nknown To use the Reception Room ................ Ask Olga ................To Ik a magician and change — s name Ask her inn .............To get a poor grade ... You’d be surprised ____To he more “Ernest ... Judge by his height ...To sing in the Farmyard quartet” ................................. Her dad can’t remem- To he near—? ............. her ................. Sweet Id and never—?.. To learn music ......... Don’t judge by weight.. To graduate from college of “Broomology” .. Thinks lie’s grown up .. To play mnrblcs ...... She won’t tell ..........To smile ............ Youthful ................To make sheets for a flower lied ......... Old enough to Stay hi To he an opponent of Reception Room ...... Shakcspcnre ........... So young ................To take public speaking ........................................... Records are lost ......To sing ................ He doesn’t shave yet ..To Ik short ........... Ask “Flo” ....... .....Watch him .............. Old enough to he To watch somebody ... married ............. Spring chicken ..........To Ik- polite ....... Not quite ...............To he big as “Pa”.... Looks are deceiving ...To play a mouth organ . I give up................To shell nuts for monkeys .......................................... She's got him beat ----To be natural .......... Beyond imagination ...To recite Swedish ....... He can vote ............To make square basket halls ............... YE SHALL KNOW FAULT FUTURE OCCUPATION THEM BY: Talking too much . Peddling peanuts in a zoo. . . . Her smile Singing too loud . Selling Ice-cream cones in Alaska Her alto voice Too talkative . Matron in .Man-Haters' House Her Dignity Dark Hair . Running a Bcautv-SI� op Her Ciggies Saving, Katy did.”... . Selling straw-hats to Kski-inocs His Laugh Doesn't know Keeping house for—? . Her desire to be matron He can’t tell . Herding grasshoppers . His ‘ .enl Too noisy . Someltodv’s Stenographer ... . A Bostonian “pastor's wife . Her sweet smile English 1V . Her Company Kitchen help . Washing windows without a ladder His ability to carry a tune without a handle She can’t help it . l ooking someone's meals . Her place in tiic hall lie knows—? . Boiling water without burn-ing it Her words of kindness about “Ed. Too far to Duluth . (lathering holes out of dough-nuts His gracefulness Too young . Debt Collector ,111s hot air about women Studying . Selling button holes Her determination to pet her English Hasn't found it . Keeping bees from buzzing .. Her personality Star gazing . Author of a more complete Dictionary His love affair Her willingness . Making wigs “No letter to-day . Her power lof attraction . IIis heard Lost it , You’ll he surprised Leaving too soon , Shoveling smoke Ilis Missouri brogue” California Bringing Ikmiio the bacon .... His, “Ruth. Ruth, Ruth Her laugh is too loud., Singing frogs to sleep Her headlights That ,,one Wondering how lie ever got along without her Ilis question, Has the mail come vet?” Canoeing , Trying to make him go to church Her unhobhed hair Bashf illness 'I'eaclung Public Speaking Her artistic ability Dreads a “No Treasurer of a Free Air Station His Boston Talk His little Mary Ann “Cot that article yet?”.. Teaching “team-work on a Davenport ' Tlie way lie speaks of “Alice May” 10 2 8 B E T II A X X U A L 10 2 8 £ )n a I M ivapel S. Thelma £ LawrerKe H Ann a 1 T tec nt -Seven 19 2 8 19 2 8 B K T II A N N U A L MY HIGHEST IDEAL (Each clans me tuber has chosen his own ideal) To ever keep one word, -Others,' before me ----- Ethel Bergluxd To do the one thine in life which is meant for me to ilic best of my ability.” Blkaxore Sacjcktt “To so live that I may he worthy of remembrance when life on this earth is o’er.” Maroaret Johxsox To always make the best of what have ------ Marie Stoesz To lire, to love, to learn. Live not for the seen, but for the unseen-. Love to make others happy. Learn never to say ‘Can't’ but ‘Will’.’’ To be in all thinys xcorthy of the name of man ' ----- IIiluixg Lixu To strive anti make the best of what I have.” - Margaret StorvicK To be a successful executive” - -- -- -- - Harold Bryccer To attain- perfection - -- -- -- -- - Hollis Johnson’ Olga Maunusox To be successful in xchatever undertake to do and in whatever the Lord leads me.” Thelma Brandt To be a successful athletic director, buildiny character as well as physical bodies” Paul Woiilfokd Tis easy enough to be pleasant. A When life flows on like a song. I Iiut the man worth while ------ Roy S. Wexlkr Is the. mau who will smile I Il'Afi everything goes dead wrong ' To do some kind deed every day. ------- Ansa Sorrom A life lost in I lie .Illness of Christ. pervaded by Ilis love and perfected in- it. overflowing of the Living water into a needy world - Edna Louise Larson To be more than just useful - -- -- -- - Gordon Johnson Where duty rails—never to be wanting there ... - Marvin Samuelsox A sunbeam in a dark place - -- -- -- - Wixipred Bleeker To make the best of everything'’ ...... Katherine Fklthous That the Lord Jesus Christ will use me in bringing many hundreds of souls to the throne of Qrace” - -- -- -- -- - Edwin N. Oster To be perfect in all that do throughout life Whenever a noble deed is wrought. ) Whene’er is � oken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise I To higher levels rise’’ - - • ' To be a humble voice for God Evelyn Lanok Agnes Danielson Victor Erickson To give as Florence Nightingale gave” ....... Grace Baoxe To live and help live - -- -- -- -- Loretta Henderson To show to the world the love of Christ and hoxo he is our great helper - Anna Luxdgrex To be a true minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ” - - - - E. A. Thomsell Representing Christ in whatever I undertake to do - Kokert Peterson To be the best poultry raiser in the Northwest” - - - - Dorothy Florin Give my best to the present ....... Lawrence Hexander Withholding nothing - -- -- -- -- Florence Johnson Twenty-Eight TwenlH-Xine 10 2 8 B E T II ANNUAL 19 2 8 SENIOR CLASS WILL We. tlic Senior Class of 1928, of Bethel Institute, in the City of Saint Paul, and State of Minnesota, being of sound mind, legal age, disposing mind and memory, do hereby in our last will and testament revoke all former wills made by us, and bequeath to wit: First—To the Juniors, our long-suffering and patience. Second—To the Sophomores, our appreciation of knowledge. Third—To the Freshmen, our diligent pursuit of study, our intrepidity, and astute observation. Fourth—To the respective members of next year’s Senior class we further bequeath as follows: Eleanorc Sackctt’s consonance to Willie Swan. Ernest Thorscll’s eccentricity to Faith Carlson. Lawrence Helander's cobweb sweeping propensities to Vivian Corrcll and Astrid Swanson. Harold Brygger’s pusillanimous infantry to Elizabeth Wiebc and Helen Bishop. Ethel Hcrglund's deductive reasoning to Myrtle Granbcrg and Raymond Ncnsc. Anna Lundgrcn’s expostulations to Vera Ledki and Champ I.undin. Edwin Ostcr’s chivalry to Joseph Mattson. Robert Peterson’s congeniality to Torry Orest. Carl Nordell's fiery crown to' Arthur ( iaimnond and Donald Wyatt. Marvin Snmuclson's excgctics to William Backlund and Ilarry Berg. Evelyn Range's deference to Clarence Hilbert and Ruth I. Johnson. Loretta Henderson’s disposable prepossessions to Myrtle Erickson and Marion Hallstrom. Victor Erickson's abilities ns a contortionist to Helen Florin and S. W. Swanson. Grace Bagne's eloquence and persuasive power to George Sinding and Lillian MacMillan. Katherine Fclthous’ taciturnities to Llewellyn Christiansen and Theodore Tupa. Gordon Johnson’s cherubic innocence to David Morgan and Raymond Olson. Olga Magnuson’s amiable dispositions to Helga Mossbcrg and Charles Peterson. Edna Larson's loquaciousness to Dorothy Dexter. Marie Stocsz’s articles to Lucille Glover. Roy Wcxler's precipitancy in affection to Helen Xoren and Dona Miller, lidding Lind's antic tittups to Justine Ncufcld and Gladys Rich. Winifred Blocker's endearing affectations to Ellen Antonson and Christine Carlson. Dorothy Florin's proficiency to Margaret Knutson and Louise I.inschcid. Hollis Johnson's long and varied experiences with life to Marie Skogman n:ul Margaret Robertson. Thelma Brandt's reticences to Esther .Johnson. Agnes Danielson's potential power over the genus Ilomo to Nellie Angstrom. Anna Sorbom's sedulous Industry to Linnca Pnlmquist. Paul Wohlford's felicitous vernacular to Edwin Brandt. Margaret Johnson's timorous modesty to Edith Anderson. Florence Johnson's contemptuous lingiiilitv to Glenn Campbell and Ada Peterson. Margaret Storvick’s percept!vencss to William Tapper and Ivor Anderson. Fifth—To the faculty who have been patient and conscientious in our instruction wc wish to confer our gratitude and thanks. Lastly—Wc appoint Miss Edith L. Larson as chief executrix of this will. Subscribed, acknowledged and decreed hv the Senior Class of 1928 on this fifteenth day of March in the year of our Lord or.e thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight. Signed, Witnesses: —Seniors ok 1928. Haroi.u Brycccr, Edwin Ostur, Margaret JOIIX'SON. Thirty CLASS OF 1929 Miss Xelsox -C I. A R IN CB GILBERT Ivar Axdkrsox Dona Miller -Hclkx Fi.orix Adviser - - - President Vice President - Secretary - Treasurer T IdrltiOne 19 2 8 B E T II A N N U A L 19 2 8 RADIO STATION N-E-W-S IT was a beautiful evening in June. The last strains of Lohengrin’s Wedding March had just died out as Torry Orest led his blushing bride, Nellie Angstrom, from the church to the limousine waiting at tin; curb. Who should be sitting at the wheel, resplendent in his shining livery, but Joseph Mattson. A few evenings Inter, the happy couple were seated in their comfy love nest, about to tune in on the evening radio program, when to their great amazement, who should conic walking in to see them but Miss Nelson, their former class adviser. She informed them that Champ Lundin was the popular and high salaried announcer at station N-E-W-S at the present time. They tuned in immediately and heard the old familiar voice announce “Bed Time Stories by Uncle Willie Swan.” Following this delightful presentation was an inspiring duet entitled “Where Is My Wandering Boy To-night?” sung by Vivian Corrcll and Faith Carlson, accompanied at the Baldwin Grand by Charles Peterson. Squcck—rrrk—ce !!!! “We have just been favored with a trumpet solo by Bethel Academy's ex-football hero. Raymond Neasc.” “The guest speaker of the evening will l c Clarence Gilbert, who has just returned from his seventh tour of the world, and whose subject will be ‘Celebrities I have met while globe-trotting’.” Wliec-nwrk—urp!! ? ? “In my travels I have met many old friends in strange places. One of my most surprising encounters was with Raymond Olson, a chemist in darkest Africa, who has become famous for discovering a formula for removing stains from paper towels. Mv stay here was also made most delightful by my old friend. David Morgan, who has now undertaken a business establishment there selling Frigidaires to the jungle natives. While crossing the Sahara Desert I was met by a Yellow Cab driven by Mr. Harry Berg, whose passengers were none other than two wealthy spinsters, Helen Bishop and Iiclga Mossberg, who were still trying to get a thrill out of life. One of my most interesting experiences was in Jerusalem, where I visited at the home of Dr. and Mrs. William Backlund (nee Helen Noren). Dr. Backlund has the largest animal hospital in Palestine. Myrtle Erickson is his assistant superintendent ; her favorite patients are guinea pigs. During my stay in Germany I met Margaret Knutson at the home of Donald Wyatt, Prime Minister of Germany, where she was obstinately demanding at least a payment on Germany’s war debts to America. Eek!!—wow—urp ? ? Rubberless rubber lias been perfected by Elizabeth Wiebc and Dorothy Dexter. Dorothy acknowledges her Latin was a great help in this. It was my privilege, while on the ocean liner, 'The Titanic.’ to meet Mr. William Tapper, returning home from Lapland with his bride, Myrtle Granberg, who lias long been a missionary there. Rrrr—wccc ? ? While traveling in Greenland I was attracted to a scene such as I had never before, observed. There, in the window of the outstanding restaurant, stood Llewcl- Thirly-Tico 19 2 8 19 2 8 B E T H A N N U A L Thirty-Three 1 9 2 8 B E T II ANNUAL 1928 !yn Christianson, tossing flap jacks, while Margaret Robertson, dainty in her white array, carried them carefully to the hundreds of patrons. Edwin Brandt nrtd Lucille Glover arc conducting a farm in France. Thev specialize in raising bigger beets for better people. I was somewhat amazed, upon entering the Canary Islands, to find Justine N'cufoldt and Ada Peterson conducting a home for aged cats and friendless canary birds. Ellen Antonson and Edith Anderson are now active members of the Humane Society there. They say business is flue. Squak—-eck—-rrrrrr!!!!!! While in Venice I was greatly surprised to find Marie Skoginan and Christine Carlson employed as traffic cops on the Grand Canal. Arthur Ganunond. who is now a resident of Ilong Kong, China, has made a name for himself by the invention of a toothless comb with electric polisher attachment for bald-headed men. U rrp—squcck— ? ? While speaking to one of my friends in Brazil. South America, I received the interesting news that Glenn Camphlcll is a distinguished soap box orator. I had the privilege during my stay to hear him give a lecture on his favorite subject ‘More Pay and Less Work for Working Girls.’ 1 reached the North Pole shortly before Christmas, a very busy time of the year, and can you imagine?—awrk—ee-whrr—Ruth I. Johnson and Gladys Rich were busy working for Santa Claus, varnishing pop-corn halls. S. W. Swanson, under the pen name of 'Priscilla Pavne is conducting the 'Love Lorn Problems’ column for the 'Stockholm Tidningen’ in Stockholm, Sweden. Lillian MacMillan, it is said, has given up her career of schooling, and has settled down to a quiet life on a farm in Hollywood. While visiting a session of congress in Washington recently, I was overwhelmed at hearing a bill being introduced by Dona Miller, asking that fish be provided with bathing suits. I have not as yet heard whether that hill was passed or not. A research party consisting of Marion Hallstrom, Esther Johnson, and Louise Linschicd has just started on a trip around the world in search of George Sinding, noted chiropractor, who disappeared seven years ago. Helen Florin is busily at work training animal crackers at the Sanitary Food Company in Paris. Linnea Palmquist and Vera Led in arc also in that city, the proprietors of the Madame Style Shop, an exclusive ladies' store. Ivar Anderson, a prominent philosopher and independent thinker, has recently taken unto himself a wife. His main business is that of editing the ‘Duluth Herald.’ Astrid Swanson lias been stung in her career. For many years she has been caretaker of an apiary on Ellis Island.” Whrrrr—cccck—whurp ? ? Once again the melodious voice of the distinguished announcer was heard over the microphone introducing Mayor Theodore Tupa of St. Paul, the final speaker of the evening. Thus a most delightful evening was brought to a close after finding out the whereabouts of the various members of the Junior Class of 1928. Tkirt'j'Fonr .■Idx-iser I resident I’ire President Secretary Treasurer .Miss Jacobson C'aiii. Hkdwalt. Viola Wiic Amy Axlund Lkonaud Johnson 10 2 8 B E T II ANNUAL 19 2 8 WE —By US AS off to school I started to run, Who should I meet but May Bernston Crossing the Fair Giounds, while Knthcrvn Todd Came up the street with ever a nod To all the kids who were right in style, While Lillian Peterson passed with a smile Because 'twas Glenn who won the debate. And I hurried to school for fear I'd be late. Entering the hall our sentinel stood, Bob Marsh, our dignified goody-good And Dorothy Xclson we found behind The fountain guardian, good and kind. And Aleda Nelson will never cease Mailing her letters; with “Dues please” Into the room came Leonard Johnson, Which started the Sophies all on a run, All leaving the room save Ilommcrgrcn, Who known to skip anything never has been. In the office arc two of a kind Doing their best an excuse to find To tell why Sir Roland and Arthur too Had not been to class for a day or two; But Stanley II. knew what to do. He made on excuse hut 'twas not new For Ruby Frisk had helped him out To bring that very excuse about. We passed to the Study Hall to see Where all the rest of the Sophs could l c. There was Amy Anlund in her isle of dreams. As Marian Dahl berg always seems Wav off in the distance when Roy’s not about; E’en though Paul Daldcn came in with a shout To waken Malunood from his endless nap To hear the students laugh and clap For the great oration of our great Soph Warren Asher, the dignified prof. There Marjorie Hampton, who will seldom speak, Looked at Martha Starika, small, silent, and meek. And Martha Peterson had checks aglow For Melvin Jacobson came in as her beau; There Mac Blooinquist so prim and neat Was waiting for Mabel to come down the street And while Miss Weiser and Edith A. Tried to tell her ’twas basket ball day. And Lctlic Jorgenson the sky-scraping Soph Looked down on Ilelander with look and laugh. In the midst of it all Adclc Gibney Thirl; Sis 10 2 8 B E T II A N N U A I 19 2 8 Thirl if-Seven 1 0 2 8 B K T II A X X U A L 19 2 8 Was giving her piece to you and to me; While Russel Johnson and Allen Lee Were trying their best their studies to see. And Chrissv Westland, the Sophomore cook Gave Ethel Suiul quite a smile o'er his book. Ruth Robertson as modest as May Frightened us all in a terrible way By telling us that Miss Swanson Had really her Latin lesson done. Drugstores arc patronized by Ruth E. E. That’s where Boyce Vincent works you see. Lydia Johnson will write her A themes When she’s not busy making her seams. Then through the door came a breath of fresh air. Here comes Margaret Anderson, I declare, Followed close by the Swedish girl Astrid Johnson with smile and a curl. There's Ralph Gebhard, the brown-eyed Susan. Who breaks his leg in and out of season. Florence D. was .up in our class. Did you ever see such a quiet lass? We always, always found a trace Of Sophomores almost any place Always busy in work, school or play Never sad for a moment, we sav. There’s Mabel Stcnland studying, too; Just what the rest of us ought to do. Now Mabel Stcnland really is bright If color of hair can tell that right. And when Bill Backlund finds his queen 'Twill be Ruth Anderson we’ve seen. Beware! here comes our president, Carl Hcdwall. St. Paul’s greatest resident. Mind your business and you're all right; Mind bis. and you’d best be out of sight. We’ve numbered over and told to you Just what all we Sophs can do. Just two more and then we’re done Viola Wik and Ruth Johnson We're a jolly hunch of Sophs you sec As lively a bunch as there can be. TUirlll-liii.lht ett Miss Axdkrsox liHUH I.UXIKIKMX -Donald I.ixdorkx A X X A A XIJKKSON - Aleck Olsox - Adviser President I 'ire President Secretary Treasurer Thirty-Sine 19 2 8 B E T II ANNUAL 19 2 8 } ©be HreafjmantjiUe fiecorber Published Occasionally Home Edition Class Forecast—llrir hl and JIappy Editors: Heck Olson, Eunice Berscll the coming city ELECTION A number of our friends arc running as candidates for various offices. Give them your hearty support. John L. Swanson, popular candidate for Mayor, will, if elected. provide fresh dandelions to everybody next May. Wc feel quite certain of Bror I.und-gren’s election as Street Commissioner. lie says he will measure the streets with compass and protractor to keep them straight and wide. Herbert Gustafson, who is running for Commissioner of Parks and Playgrounds, will provide a parking place for all the Kiddy Cars in front of the Junior Iligb School. Ruth E. E. Johnson, a representative of our town, has staunch supporters to boost for iicr as superintendent of the schools of this county. OUR NEXT GOVERNOR (GOVERNESS?) Thursday, at two o’clock. Dent rice Fre-deen, suffragette candidate for Governor of Minnesota, will speak at the city ball. The following evening Harold Punk, who is her opponent in the race, will speak at Sparks Nolo. WATCH YOUR STEP Our friend, Richard Bowman, resplendent in his new uniform, with solid gold buttons down the front of his eoat, stands on the busy corner of Padlock Street and Lover's Lane and watches the happy couples going hither and yon. LADIES AND? Rev. Donald Lindgrcn, our new minister, has kindly offered to entertain the Indies' Aid Society next Thursday afternoon. He has promised an interesting musical program. CAN IT BE? When wc arrived at Yellowstone Park, we were surprised io find that David Johnson was to he our guide. He promised that if we should see a geyser spurt, he would climb it for our special entertainment. TRUANT OFFICER Niels Nielson is now the Truant Officer and he certainly instils wholesome fear in the minds of the school children. The attendance at school has become 100% perfect. COOK!! News has just reached us that Blciulu Nelson is teaching Domestic Science in the University of Minnesota. Her new book of recipes for cafeterias will be published in tlirce volumes. BECOMES FAMOUS Doris Eastlund, a famous musician, is teaching music by air mail in the higher grades. She is at present doing research work in Germany. Now our children will have the opportunity to lie taught by the latest methods. WE THOUGHT SO Harris Lindquist has o|� cncd a candy sliop which already shows its superiority to the Fanny Farmer Shops. Within the lust week over half of these have closed because of no business. NEWS FROM SOUTH AMERICA A letter has just reached us from Donald Harris, who is selling the latest model fifteen-jewel radio in South America. He says that the Misses Edna and Kina Danielson are rendering their services by broadcasting Bedtime Stories to the Indian children. GOLD 11! GOLD!!! Gold! Yes. indeed! l.e Roy Dainnr, on bis last exploration trip in the latest model fold ng Ford Aeroplane, discovered gold inside tiie South Pole of the moon. lie next will search for diamonds on Mars. HOPE FOR THE HEART-SICK Wc visited the new modern I.undgrcn hospital under the efficient management of Dr. Roland I.undgrcn, M. I)., who has become world famous in proving that the heart is on the right side. While there, wc met Incx Johnson, wlm is superintendent of Forty 19 2 8 B E T II A X N U A I 19 2 8 Fori' ■One 19 2 8 B E T II xY N X U xY I 19 2 8 nurses. She told us tlwl Eleanor Brubaker was an X-ray expert, and Eva Johnson chief dietician. HERB'S YOUR CHANCE Our little town is growing every day. Judith Benson is opening an animal hospital for cats and dogs. As an introduction, every cat or dog Brought in on the opening day will be permanently cured, free of cluirgc. STARTING A I) VICK TO TIIK I.OVKI.ORN In our next issue, Anna Anderson will answer all questions of the lovelorn. Send in your questions immediately. The answers to your questions may help someone else. SECRETARY Gertrude Wage has accepted the position of secretary to Hazel Todd, who is Judge of the Juvenile Court of Beth ford, of which Freshmanville is a suburb. TEACHERS, LOOK! Eunice and Evelyn Miller, cooperating with the Superintendent of Schools, have organized a Teachers’ Agency. They have placed Della Skooglund, a recent graduate of the Nurses Training School, in a position as teacher of Greek in the Grades. ANNOUNCEMENT A reception, given by Fern Lindquist and Doris Martinson in honor of Gulli Curci. is planned for the twenty-eighth day of Sol. CAKERIE Owners: I.oyis Hanson and Irene Johnson. Try our Sjjecinltv— Chicken pie served with oyster stew. Ideated on corner of Immediate St. and Smile A vc. JEWELER Today’s Special Watch Repairing and Harness .Making Second hand Alarm Clocks Paul Peterson, Prop. DON’T GET EXCITED! Margaret Brandt is now the chief stenog rapher in the Supreme Court of tin United States. GREAT DEBATE There will lie a debate in the City Hail next Monday evening on a subject in which everyone is interested, namely—Resolved that Freshmen arc very important to the success of a school. Ruth Holmgren will uphold the negative side and Pearl Rold the affirmative. This should he a real success. Ruth Bcrntson has generously given her time to coach the team. TEACHER Hazel Selin luis been engaged for some time as a teacher of Matliemntics in the Bcthford grade school. All her students are said to he very brilliant. CARLSON SHI ELY MORTAR CO. Carl Conrad Carlson has Incorporated his Mortar Co. with the Sliiely Co. NURSERY Our town is smelling very sweet and fresh now. Signe Noreen brought her collections of (lowering plants here, and established a nursery. If you arc looking for a geranium, or begonia, or any other rare plant, order from her. BAND BOX WOMEN’S GOWN SHOPPE Hilda Peterson and I.via Bomstad proprietors. Latest styles and newest shades shown on request. •’orty-Tiro MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS 3 School Ctfe Ml Forty-Three IHu tc Department THE GLEE CLUB AMONG the various organizations for the development of the student’s faculties at Bethel is the Bethel Glee Club. Many a student has come to Bethel and there been given the opportunity to develop his vocal abilities in the Male Chorus under the able leadership of Professor Hultgren. The Glee Club composed of nineteen members have sung their way into the hearts of all who have listened to them. Each year the club takes at least one trip to cities in the vicinity of St. Paul. Last year a trip was taken through Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin singing in about a dozen Swedish Baptist Churches. Everywhere they were welcomed and asked to return. In February a short, weekend trip was taken to Little Falls, St. Cloud, and Brainerd. A more extensive trip has been planned for this year in which they plan to visit Chicago and other cities in Illinois. This annual concert tour is always looked forward to with a great deal of anticipation by the members of the club as they always have a splendid time at the same time that they arc rendering remarkable concerts. Fortv-Foiir 19 2 8 B E T II A N N U A I 19 2 8 Tiiki.ma Brandt Katiikkink Fklthous Vivian Cohkklt. 'if(ike a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: break forth and tiny for joy, yea, tiny praises.” l’s. 98:4. MUSIC DEPARTMENT MR. Adolph M. Olsen, violinist, is the new faculty member in the Music Department this year. He comes to us as a teacher of many years’ experience— having taught in St. Olaf's College for a number of years. Mr. Olsen is a pupil of Hans Becker and Hans Sitt of I.eip .ig, Germany. The large chorus of about one hundred twenty voices has practiced once every week under the able direction of George Hultgren. The opportunity of singing in the chorus is open to all students who can sing and who arc interested in the development of musical ability. Mr. Hultgren spent the past summer in Europe, giving con certs and studying in Milano, Italy, under the famous teacher, Gaetano Rebonato. Mr. A. H. Oberg has been the accompanist for the chorus as well as teaching a large number of pupils at the Academy and at the Pavnc Avenue Studio. An Easter Concert was given on March twenty-first by the Chorus and Glee Club assisted by Adolph M. Olson. Ada Peterson, Eagle Bend, Minn., and George Sinding, St. Paul, have this year earned diplomas in Piano. Certificate pupils arc: Katherine I’elthous and Thelma Brandt, Piano; Vivian Corrcll, Voice. Forty-Five An. Pkti-.rsox Gsohok Sixiiixc Fiirty-Six IO X THE SCHOOL CHORUS ,T1IIK school chorus, which is under the able leadership of Mr. George Hultgren. has closed a successful season with a -L pre-Easter concert. The concert was given on March 21, li)28. This chorus consists of one hundred twenty members who have practiced not less than once a week for the entire school year. ►■H I 3 o to X 0) v a a it i 5 a t t o it • THE CLARION THE Clarion is the official school paper of Bethel Academy. It is a publication edited by the students and published once a month. The Clarion, which is being successfully published, is celebrating its seventh anniversary. In this twelve page publication appear many varieties of reading mat ter. Our President, Dr. Hagstrom, writes for us some very inspirational messages in each issue. The Alumni .arc given a very representative space as we are always glad to hear what they have chosen for their life work. The best of the English class themes arc printed as arc also interesting letters from Bethel friends in the foreign missions. Sports, humor, and literary events arc always counted upon to add zest and life to the publication. Each class is represented hv a one column writeup. A school paper, such as the Clarion, is valued in that friends and parents who live out of the city can subscribe and be informed of the various activities that the students take part in. The editors gain a great deal of knowledge in English in that they correct and go over every article entered for publication. Standing—Florence Johnson, Vidor Erickson, Clean Comid tell, Prof. Henry Winyhlade. Edwin Hrandl, Willie SKdii. Hoy Wrjrler. Margaret Johnson Si IT INC—Thelma Brandi. Myrtle Erickson, l’,tnl Wold ford, Iror Anderson, Cordon Johnson Forly-Servn 19 2 8 B E T II A N N U A L 19 2 8 Martin Sam nelson Clarence Gilbert Irar A nderxon Myrtle Kriekxttn Hop Wexter Debating Teams [Hiding Lind ALPHA BETA LITERARY SOCIETY THE Alpha Beta is the leading literary society of Bethel Academy. The aim of this organization is two-fold. First, it tends to cultivate the strength of leadership and develop the ability to speak in public. Secondly, the knowledge of the student is increased by the informing programs consisting of prepared and extemporaneous speeches, lectures on literary geniuses, reading, etc. Under the auspices of this society, contests in oratory, declamation, and debate are arranged. Musical numbers of the program arc presented by the student talent. During the last year many interesting and profitable programs have been enjoyed by the students, as well as the public. Among the varied programs presented, there have been stereopticon lectures on the “Christmas Carol” and a Trip through Sweden. At one meeting of the society the candidates for the presidency of the United States were represented by different students, who presented the platform of their candidate. Also the Oratorical and Debating contests have been sponsored by the society. These programs were held in the afternoon. The regular meetings of the Alpha Beta Literary Society arc held every other Saturday evening. A fellowship hour follows every program, which is held in the dining hall of the Academy. Refreshments are served, and the students arc given the opportunity to better acquaint themselves with one another. Glkxx Cammbm. Victor Erickson Tiikodork Tl'PA I.koxahd Johnson Wii.i.iam Tappur -Gordon Johnson -Rohkrt Prtkrsox -IIaroi.d Bryookr - OFFICERS 1st S � :sn:u 2nd S President Tico President Secretary Treasurer President I 'tee President Secretary Treasurer i f 19 2 8 B E T II A N X U A I 19 2 8 Helen Xoretl A tide O'it ncy William To pin-r William Hacklund David Larson Declamatory Contest First Prize Oratorical Contest Swedish Declamatory Contest THE SVEA LITERARY SOCIETY TIIE Sven Society is Bethel Academy’s Swedish literary society. The purpose of the society is to stimulate interest in the Swedish language and in Swedish literature. Every student of Swedish descent should be interested in the country of his fathers, and in his mother tongue. He should take pride in learning the Swedish language because it is the language of his fathers. In order to be able to understand and appreciate Swedish literature lie should have a desire to master the language. The Svea Society aims to stimulate this interest in the students, for Sweden, its language, and its literature. The Svea Society hold's a Swedish declamatory contest each year. The winners this year were: William Backlund and David Larson, tie for first place; Olga Mng-nuson, second place. Several interesting programs have been rendered during the school year. At one of the meetings Dr. Hagstrom showed slides and gave a lecture on the history of the Swedish Baptists. OFFICERS 1st Skmkstkk Wif.MAM IIackmtxd.......................- President Ivan Axiikrsox..............................Pice President Ruth I. Johnson ------- Secretary Wiu.iam Tapper..............................Treasurer 2ni Semester I var A XDKRSOX - -- -- -- - President David Larson..................................Vice President Anna Axdkrson.................................Secretary Donai.d I.iximkkx ------- Treasurer Fort ; -.V Inc 10 2 8 B K T H A X X U A L 19 2 8 Standing (itenn CamiAtrU, William Baeklund, A nna Anderson, Keltrin Brandt. Clarence Oitbert Sitting—Katherine Frllhous, Paul H’ohl ortl, Cordon Johnson, Mur tic Kriekson THE STUDENT COUNCIL (iordox Johnson ------- President Pa l I. Won MORI) - -- -- -- - Vice President Katiikrixk Fkltiioii ------ Secretary ' 'ORGANIZED for the purpose of bringing a closer relationship between the fac-ultv and tile student body. The council meets with the principal to consider questions which arise and assist in their solution. The student body is represented by members of the various classes chosen before the close of each school year, with the exception of the Freshman class which chooses its representative at the beginning of the term. THE MISSIONARY BAND 'THKHK arc different organizations in the Academy which meet the needs of the different elements in the school. Among these is one known as the Missionary Hand. All Christian students are considered a part of this organization. The purpose is of a two fold nature. To maintain a warm spiritual atmosphere among the student body at all times. To testify in song and preaching at every opportune time which presents itself during the school year. The Hand regularly conducts services at the I.innca Home for the Aged and at the down town missions. Marvin Samuklsox.................- - President Cil.KXX CamPhki.I. ------- Vice President f,� :ox.vm Johnson ... .... Secretary I var Axdkrsox - -- -- -- - Treasurer Pipy 10 2 8 B K T II A N N U A I 10 2 8 loi How -—Eric Anderson, Esther Sahel, Erie Frykcultery. Atria Johnson. Esther Hranill, E. E. Lindquist Middle Row—Marcus FritztU, Elsie Larson, Willie Stcan, S'cl lie Anystioiu, Esther Strom, Doris , Skoylund, Elsa Woryren. M sr ROW—Olya Maynttson, Vician Correll, Leonard Johnson. Hoy U'ejcter, Linnca SI)ernstrom, Myrtle Erickson, Affnes Danielson. THE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS THE goal of the Student Volunteers is to be followers of the Great Missionary, the Son of God. The members of the Student Volunteer Movement have heard the command, Go vc into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” They have come to realize that the Held of the world, and that in the uttermost parts the ripening harvest, calls for mustered force to gather in the sheaves. Many have seen the vision of the great need and have answered the call as did the Prophet Isaiah, Here am 1 I.ord, send me. They have gone to fill their place in the dark and vast regions beyond the sea. Others have consecrated their lives to the Lord's work, and arc willing as the Lord directs to answer the call. Each year our Student Volunteer group is enlarged. Their vision and missionary zeal is kept aglow through the meetings held during the year to discuss the work in the foreign field, and also by messages that returned missionaries bring. Only the love of God kindied in the deepest recesses of the soul prompts these young people to give themselves a living sacrifice to God. •’Send I he gospel lo ns faster'— Hear yon no! the heathen's erg I1 ‘•Grant the boon we nieeklg ask far. Do not pass us longer bp. You have heard that Christ, pour Master. In 11 is blessed, hoi p word. Hade pan tell lo all the message Can it be that gott've not heard! Yes, I hep're calling; gnu have heard them, .Yore. nig friends, what will gon do? See. the fields are white to harvest Hut. the laborers—ah. so few! t'p. mg friends! He up and doing For the cause white gel 'Iis dag: Let each one of us be zcilling To help hear the news azeag. Fifty-One 19 2 8 B E T H A N N U A I 19 2 8 Hack Row—Hot a ad Lundgren. Victor Erickson, Marvin Sam nelson, Willie Siren. St Hurt II. SininwM Miixu.k Row—Harr' Berg, Christopher WesUund, Ernest A. Thorscit. Gordon Johnson, Clarence dither I, Bror Limit re it FRONT Kosv—Glenn Cam phetl. I car Anderson. Kilirin Itnnidt, William llneklimd. Hop Wexler MINISTERIAL STUDENTS THERE arc calls coming daily to the ambitious men of today; calls for the business world for workers with promises of a rich reward for services rendered. But amidst the busy hum of worldly toil conics a call, soft but sure. Only the Heaven-ward turned car can hear that tender, pleading call; for it comes from the lips of God. Tlie Ministerial Students from our own country, from Sweden, and from Canada, have coinc to this our Swedish Baptist School to prepare to fill the gap in the gospel ranks and answer the divine call. Today America needs not less than live thousand ministers and missionaries annually to help stem the tide of spiritual loss; to this call only two thousand arc responding. One hundred fifteen of our Swedish Baptist Churches are without pastors, of whom sixty-five arc able to give adequate support. Recalling the words of the Book for devout study and indefatigable labor, the Ministerial Students have applied themselves to their work and have profited very much from the special class in Homiletics given bv Professor Adolph Olson. It has lieen a pleasure for us to conduct services together with the Missionary Training Students at the West Side Mission every Saturday evening, and monthly meetings at the Union Gospel Mission. Through our feeble efforts souls have been won to Christ, which is indeed a reward for our labor. OFFICERS Edwin Brandt ------ Wm.iam Backi.cn ii - Minruva Cook - - - - - (i :m . Okknman ------ I’reside lit Vice I resident Serrctarii Treasurer Flftif-Tiro 1 0 2 8 BETH A N N U A L 1028 OLIVIA JOHNSON MEMORIAL MISSIONARY MOVEMENT Lives of great men oft remind us We con moke our lives sublime. THE Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement stands ns n challenge to every true Bcthclitc. We nil arc acquainted with the story of Miss Olivia Johnson. God called her to the far away Philippine Islands to he a witness for Him. She followed as a true soldier of the Cross. After spending six years af active service she returned to the United States for a needed rest, and further study. It seems as though God used her as a key to unlock this door to the Philippines, and then called her away to that celestial shore. Many times we forget the faces of those who have gone on before, hut often we remember words which they dropped during their last hours. So might be the ease with Miss Olivia Johnson, we know her not as a person, we have not seen her, but the immortal words which she breathed during her fleeting moments still remain with us, and God help them to always ring in our ears. When drawing her last breath, and asked what her wishes were for the work of the Philippines she replied, “Send three in my place.” Fellow classmates, is it not sad that those three have not vet been sent? No, not even one has gone. There is a real challenge to us as members of the O. J. M. M. M. to go, God willing, and.hold the banner of Jesus Christ high where Miss Olivia Johnson planted it the year 1913. THE ATHENAEAN SOCIETY THE Athcnacan Society has an important place in our school. It is an organization for the girls only, and consequently all the girls enrolled during the school year arc considered to be members of the Athcnacan Society. Each school year is marked by many events that the girls cherish after school days arc over. One of the great events of the Athcnacan circle this past year was the Thanksgiving banquet. A large number of our girls were present. Long remembered will the message he that was given by Mrs. Mcars of the American Baptist Church, as well as the many musical selections given by our own girls. The girls also meet at other occasions during each year for a short program and social repast. As many of the Bethel girls work in homes and find it difficult to at tend other social gatherings, this society has been a means of furthering their friendship and social intercourse. Our wish is to see the Athcnacan Society expand from year to year, and to have even a greater place in the school in future years than it has at present. Fifty-Three Fifty-Pour Bn WAR l VlHKX C. Kagxak Wai.i. Ki.i.kx IIKUUNI) Naomik Torxulom ALUMNI DAY AT BETHEL, MARCH 24, 1928 OFPICKUS OF TUB - President Vice President - Recording Secretary Asst. Recording Secretary ASSOCIATION Komi I.aksox I.aura HrxixirisT A i.ion i) Hansox Bi.kaxohi Boxm:-N iciiois Corresponding Secretary Asst. Core. Secretary • - - Treasurer ■ - - Re wrier 1C OC X X o to 00 19 2 8 19 2 8 B Y T H A N N U A L Left to Kir.nr Dorothy Florin. Prof. E. Carlton, William Tapper. William Kackluml. Eilu-in Brutull. Mix Rffie Xelxou THE BETHEL ACADEMY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION THE purpose of this association is to deal with the various branches of athletics at Bethel. The officers arc William Back hind, president; William Tapper, vice president; Dorothy Florin, secretary; and Edwin Brandt, treasurer. Bethel otters not only education in all academic subjects but gives each student an opportunity to build up his body through good physical exercise and sports under Christian standards and principles. There is nothing which equips one for the game of life os to learn to play the game hard and fair, and not only be a good winner but a good loser as well. The Athletic Association tries to encourage athletics and has met with wonderful success in bringing out latent qualities in backward students. After the football season was over, a banquet was held in honor of the players at which each of the players was awarded a letter for upholding the honors in the games played. The Association aims to place sports where they should be for we realise that without sports the school spirit of any school would soon be dead. We aim to place athletics where they will be an inducement and a help to acquire the other academic knowledge in that it builds a strong physical body. Fifty-Fire 19 2 8 B E T II A N N U A L 19 2 8 SW E A R INGE X. our basketball coach, lias worked bard in rounding out a very strong aggregation. He lias been faithful and lias always proved to be an inspiration for the boys to do their best. The basket ball men have enjoyed playing under his tutorship and wish him the best of luck for his future in coaching. Games Field Free Total Personal Played Goals Th ro.es Points Foals Woiilford 13 50 17 117 22 II. Johnson 13 45 1G 10G 15 lied wall 11 13 5 31 6 Samuclson 11 7 3 17 17 G. Johnson 14 4 2 10 18 Brygger 15 2 2 (� 14 Peterson 10 2 1 5 12 Backlund 1 0 0 0 0 Following arc the games: January 6 Bethel 12 Bubbles Cafe 46 11 Bethel 10 Bethanv 9 18 Bethel 27 Seminary 16 19 Bethel 17 Ever-rcadv 28 Bethel 20 First Swedish Baptist 17 31 Bethel 15 •Augsburg February 7 Bethel 11 13 Bethel 19 Forest Lake 30 21 Bethel 13 s 28 Bethel 41 •Minnehaha 17 March 2 Bethel 14 •Minnesota College 40 9 Bethel 20 •Minnehaha 16 Bethel 21 Seminary 24 Bethel 23 Alumni 15 27 Bethel 22 ••Minnesota College 25 •Twin City Academic League games. ••Championship game. FilUj-Six 10 2 8 B E T II A N N U A L 10 2 8 StaniiiN'c-C. K. Curt son, Athletic Director; CarI Hcdwull, William Hack hunt. Hubert Peterson, Hit ditto Lind. Manager Sinixn—Hollis Johnson, Paul II 'oklford, Martin Sat, met so it. Captain; Cordon Johnson, Itorotd Hnjtjrjer BASKETBALL TJ IK excellent showing made by the basketball boys this year was largely clue to the good coaching of Louis Swearingen. He has had much experience and this combined with the cooperation of the team could only result in a successful season. Everyone of the players can truthfully say that he has clone his best for the past season. They didn’t win all their games, but those that they lost were lost with a good spirit. The boys always came on the floor with their usual manifestation of “pep. They treated their opponents with kindness and were only opponents during the games. 'Ve are sorry to some extent that so many of the members of the team arc Seniors. We arc hoping, however, that someone will be able to (ill their places and win the cup next year. With the loss of Paul Wohlford, Harold Brygger, Hollis Johnson, Gordon Johnson, Marvin Samuclson, and Robert Peterson it is necessary to have an entire new team next year. We are glad to say that some of the players aren't Seniors and with them and the addition of new ones next year we will look forward to another season of victory. We arc sure that many of these boys, as they continue their education, will be playing in college teams next year. Watch for them! You will have no difficulty in distinguishing them as they always play on honest game. Fifty-Seven 19 2 8 11 E T H A N N U A L 19 2 8 Makvix Sami’elsox, Sammy”............................................Captain and Forward Sammy was a commanding leader who knew Imw to handle serious situations. He proved to he one of our trickiest players. This is Marvin’s third successful year on Bethel's squad, and his absence next year will lie keenly felt. “She should Afire seen ruin ptai Summit. Paul Woiilkoud, “Paul”...............................................- Center In losing Paul through graduation there will lie a vacancy extremely hard to fill. Paul has been our center for the past three years, always putting himself into the game determined to win, and when others were incapable he carried on the fight. Wohlford has been high point man the last three seasons. ’’Too lule girt —he' taken. Hollis Johnson, “Holly - -- -- -- - Forward Through his speed and scoring Holly did more than his share in placing tlio quint in the front lines. He continually outwitted his opponents by his clever pivoting and speedy offensive work, and proved that size does not always determine a player’s ability. He's still ! onn( uml available. Gordon Johnson, “Bunky” - Guard Gordon, our two year veteran, developed into one of the finest guards that ever donned a Bethel uniform. ’’Bunky,” towering six feet two inches, proved almost impassable to the opjmncnts. lie also graduates. ”. I tax—almost married. Harold Bkygokii, “Brigndcar”......................................................Guard The squad was strengthened Ixitli offensively and defensively by the enrollment of Brvggcr. The high anticipations when he first appeared on the lloor were not shattered. Before coming to Bethel Harold played a center position hut worked in at guard splendidly. He's not married—bttl coulempUitiny.' FtfUjKUjht 19 2 8 B E T H A N N U A J 19 2 8 E. Carlson', Prof ................................................ Athletic Director This is Carlson's first year at Bethel as athletic director. The Imys have appreciated the interest and cooperation which he has shown, and indications are that athletics in coming years will advance under his capable management. He's a teacher, girls. Carl Hrdwall, “Cooler”............................................................Forward Though not a regular on this year’s quint we hope Carl will lie hack next year to strengthen the team, lie has proved to he capable at the forward position and'always a ready man. ''Single—eery much so. Robert Pkterson, “Bob” --------- - Guard Boh was always a good man to put in at any time, and when in the game did his best. He is a new man, hut after seeing him play one would think him a veteran. .•I Sophomore girl has him. William Backhand, Bill” ... - Guard Bill claims for himself the distinction of living the Champion Bench Warmer, hut I lie squad, seeing in Hacklund leadership and great |n ssibilitics, elected him captain of next year’s team. 8till smilin'!—Inti taken. IIildino Lind, “Lind” ..................................................................Manager Choosing a cnpnhlc manager is not always an easy matter, hut in land we found the qualities desired. He was always on the job. Girts, he’s thinking it orer. Fifty-Sine 1 19 2 8 B E T II A N N U A I, 19 2 8 Tor Row—V. E. Carlson, Athletic Director; Horace Smith, Warren Asher, Marvin Suinttclson, AlphiH Conrad, Coach Middlk How—Clean Campbell, Theodore Taint. William dockland. Holier I Peterson. Kaumond Mease Kiiist Row—Carl liedtcall, Paul Wohlford, Clarence Gilbert, Captain; Gait Mpcnt, Hollis Johnson FOOTBALL JUST the term “Football” would innkc mr.nv shudder and shiver. They think of it as a game which requires only grit and no science. However true this might have been some years ago. it is not true today. Football is getting to he recognised as a game of skill and one of upbuilding of character. With tlu- latter in view Bethel is going to have a good Football team next year, which is seen from the results of what was done this season. It was cpiite a problem to get enough of the boys to don these uniforms. Finally, after a great deal of persuading, we did get a team. We met St. Paul Academy and also met a defeat. Wc played several other games and every one of them gave us reasons for hoping for a good team for next year. Clarence Gillx-rt was elected captain and lie had the co-operation of every one of the players. BASEBALL AND TRACK TilF SK balmy, spring afternoons are well redeemed by the Bethel baseball stars. It has been somewhat disappointing this year, for the weather has prevented the team from getting out on the diamond. The hoys who are playing are all determined to make up for lost time. Bethel has always had a track team, one which has kept up the record in its scope as well as the other teams which our school always manages to have. Tills sport has also been somewhat hampered by the delaying spring, hut the delay has made the candidates all the more eager to get out. Sixty 19 2 8 B E T II ANNUAL 19 2 8 THE SCHOOL DIARY SEPTEMBER 13— Bethel Academy Registration. 14- First day of school.—Just like getting home again. 17—Get acquainted social.—After looking at a few of the new arrivals, we conclude that our friend Champ loses the honor of being the school midget. 17—Saturday at last. Whew! It seemed like that week would never end. Oh, well, there are only 90 days until Christmas vacation. 24—First Alpha Beta Meeting. 30- Bethel students given reception by Central B. Y. P. U. OCTOBER 1—First Sven Meeting. 1—Oh, my, where’s the Humane Society. The way we have to work. Just think of it! Algebra, Geometry, History, and all the rest of such mental tortures for tin next 9 months. 4—Athenacan Meeting.—Girls listen to inspiring message on “Service.’’ 11 -Armistice Day. 1- 1—Dr. Philpott speaks in chapel. 21—Bethel football team ran Brcck High all over the field, winning bv the decisive score of 30-0. 26—Grade cards make first appearance- much trembling ensues. 28— Only 27 clays more, and then Turkey. 29— Alpha Beta.—Very warlike. Hilding I.lnd and Hollis Johnson are victors. 31—Senior Social.—First class party of'the year. NOVEMBER 7—Junior Social.—A tremendous success. 11— Annual Hike—to Fort Snclling. Just think! We had to walk. 12— Girls’ Banquet. 14—Sophomore Social. 19—Alpha Beta.—Victor Erickson gave illustrated lecture on Dickens’ “Christinas Carol.” 21—Freshman .Social.—Presides eat their pic unmolested. 2- 1—'Thanksgiving Day. DECEMBER 2 Football Banquet. Food for the mind and the body. 3—Oratorical Contest Tryout. .1—Interelass Basket Ball Tournament week. 7—Grade cards make second appearance. 9—Seniors are Basketball Champions. Hurrah! j0—O. J. M. M. Program. 14.—Miss Sable, Reuben Omnrk, and Roy Wcxler arc Bethel’s delegates to the Student Volunteer Convention at Detroit. 15— •Athenian Christmas Party. Girls provide entertainment. J3—Declamatory Contest. Helen Xoren, Adelc Gibnev, and Vera Ledin arc the stars. 16— Here’s some real information: No school until after Christmas. I Sixty-On 10 2 8 11 E T H A N N U A I 19 2 8 JANUARY •'I—Same old pencils, same old book —greet us after much needed vacation. 3—Swedish Artists visit Bethel. Paul Hultman and Northland Trio give concert. I- 1—Last Svea meeting for semester. Stereopticon slides of Sweden were shown. 21—Boys’ Banquet. 25—Studious Atmosphere pervades Bethel’s halls.—Semester exams. 28—Just a reminder: No more school until next term. 31.—Revival of learning marks the beginning of a new term. FEBRUARY 2— Students reseated in Chapel.—Seniors given places of honor in front rows. 3— Declamatory Contest of the Twin City Forensic League. Bethel wins second place. •I—Oratorical Contest. 8—Missionary Day.—We listen to speakers from foreign countries. 11 Junior Program.—One of season's outstanding events—at least so the Juniors snv. II— Steady! Click! We all had our likenesses plmtoed by a camera. 15— Basket Ball game with Minnesota College. We won. 25—Student Volunteer Convention at St. Peter. As far ns we know, everyone returned. MARCH 3—Sven Declamatory. II—Grade cards again. Nothing can shock us now. 1G—Final Oratorical Contest. Bill Tapper catches first place. 21— Spring Concert. 24—Alumni Day. 24—Athletic Banquet. 30—Raster recess begins. APRIL 1— April Fool's day. A day on which we can be natural. 10— Return to school for the absorption of more wisdom. 14—Preliminary Debate. 27— Senior Program. 28— Campus Day.—Free lunch at noon! MAY 2— Meet our old friends again—the grade cards. 5—Visitors’ Day. Students wear an intelligent look. 11— Juniors seem to lie busy. 12— Junior-Senior Banquet. Seniors are royally entertained. 16— Music Pupils’ Recital. 22— Senior Picnic. 27—Baccalaureate Sermon. JUNE 2—Final Chapel. •I—All become unusually studious—except some seniors. 5—It's an old story. For the last time in the year we are called upon to perform the arduous task of trying to get a passing mark in that peculiar pastime of all teachers, commonly known as exams. G—Final exams.—nuf sold. 7— More exams.—too much said. 8- And Inst, but not least COMMENCEMENT. t Strip-Two 19 2 8 19 2 8 B E T H A X X U A L WHO’S WHO AT BETHEL Tallest.................. s Wittiest................. Most Able................ Most Comical............. Happiest................. Most Popular............. Most Musical............. Least Noticed............ Most Mischievous......... Best Natured............. Most Studious............ Most Athletic............ Most Talkative........... Most Handsome............ Most Ambitious........... Most Dignified........... Most Idle................ Most Attentive........... Best Talker.............. First to Class........... Most Solemn.............. Most Swedish............. Most Quiet Talker........ Admirer of the Studebaker Slowest Walker........... Lightweight.............. Anti-Swede............... .........Harold Funk Llewellyn Christenson ...........Ray N'ease ..........Ruth Wieser ......Nellie Angstrom .........Edna Larson .........Bob Peterson ........Paul Wohlford .........Adele Gibney .....Winifred Bleekcr ..........Torrv Orest .....Harris Lindquist .........Grace Bagne . Christopher Westlund .........Hilding Lind ........Donald Harris ......Clarence Gilbert ...........Ruby Frisk ............Ray Olson ......Harold Brygger . . . . Marvin Samuclson ...........Rov Wcxlcr ......Theodore Tupa ......Helga Mossberg .........Willie Swan ..........Dona Miller .....Roland Lundgren Si x I ' -Tii yet £burcli pouter for Students Where You Are Always Welcome Central Swedish Baptist Church One block S. II . from Snelling and University Aver. Emc N. I.JNonoi.M, Pastor Evkry Sunday— 9:13 a. m. Riblc School. 11 H10 a. m. Swedish Service. 5:30 p. in. (7:00 during July mid Aug.) R. y. p. u. 7 :45 p. in. English Service (7:30 Oct. to April). Evkry Thursday— 7.-15 p. in. Midweek Service. A friendly church xvherc students are al-.cays xcclcome. A ’c want YOU to feel W E I. C O M E nt u .yy Bethany Swedish Baptist Church Take Unlv. Avc. car to Raymond Avc. Sign on corner will direct you. ■' little Church xvith a hit heart.” Arthur E. Ki.i.isox. Pastor. The Lake Park Baptist Church (('omo and Pascal Ax-enurs) Express their cordial appreciation to all Rcthcl students and faculty who have so generously given of their time to the Sundae school work. •Rooks true to the Book ------ i ! I 1 i I F Compliments of I RST Swedish Baptist Church 13tli Ave. and 8th St. South. Minnb.vpoi.is. M inx. You are cordially invited to visit The Elim Sivedish Baptist Church 13th Ave. and Madison St. X. E. Minneapolis, Minn. It. A. Ari.axdsk. Pastor. The Pirst Home of Bctliol Academy. For time of services see the Students' I land Rook. i..—. For sale at the 235 East Seventh Street UNION GOSPEL MISSION BOOK CORNER Religious Books, Bibles, Gospel Records, Cards, Tracts, etc. Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnehaha Baptist Church Cor. 42ml St. and 11 rt Ave. South Sunday School 9:45-10:45. Preaching 11 :(H) A. M. and 7:30 P. M. R. Y. P. U. G:I5. In Minnehaha you will forget that you arc a stranger—we will make you feel at home and you will wish to stay at home— at Minnehaha Chapel—as much as possible. Our church is young and small. Come and help us grow. Rev. C. R. Saxdkks, Pastor. I Sixty-Four “You seem fond of the druggist's little boy. “Yes, he kin git all the pills lie wants for our air gun.” “This is on imposition. Your signs say, ‘Shoes repaired while you wait.’ I’ve been waiting here over two hours.” Well, isn’t that waiting?” It’s easy to save money if you haven’t the imagination to think of anything else to do with it. The young man that would get up with the sun should not stay up later than 10:00 1 M. with the daughter. Funk, an honest speeder, had just hit a dog and had returned to settle his damages if possible. He looked at the dog a moment and addressed the man with the gun. “Looks as if I’d killed your dog.” “Certainly looks that way.” “Very valuable dog? Will $a be enough?” “Well, I guess so.” “Sorry to have broken up your hunt,” said Funk pleasantly as he handed the owner a crisp five dollar bill. “I wasn’t going hunting-—jest going out in the woods to shoot the dog.” � “How are you getting along at school, Chuck?” asked his father. “Fine,” answered the son. I have learned to say ‘thank you’ in French.” Good,” came back the father, “that’s more than you ever learned in English. Originality: Doing what some other fellow did so long ago that people have forgotten all about it. t The height of bashfulness is a groom taking mistletoe along on his honeymoon. ■ • A doctor had just finished taking tin- temperature of a stock broker, who was suffering with a raging fever. “It's gone to 102.” lie announced in a hushed voice, eyeing the thermometer. The half-conscious patient raised himself on his elbow. “Sell! Sell!” he shouted. “So you figure my hoy bidding will be a big executive some day? ’ Yes, it always takes him so long to cat his lunch.” NOT IN THE SAME CLASS In shaking hands you use some sense, You’re not with bliss enfolding them; Hut ah, mv dear, the difference ’Twixt shaking hands and holding them. Gordon Johnson who was suffering with liver trouble was told by his doctor that if lie laughed fifteen minutes every day before each meal his condition would improve. One day in a restaurant, while having his laugh, a man at the opposite table walked over and said in an angry tone, What are you laughing at?” “Why, I’m laughing for my liver,” lie replied. “Well, then,” said the offended gentleman, “I guess I had better start laughing also. 1 ordered mine half an hour ago.” Sixty Five ■+ The 1928 Bethannual 6t9 We have enjoyed our association with Paul Wohlford and Ivar Anderson of Bethel Academy in the publication of this year book. ((We hope it will prove to be a valued record of years spent at Bethel as well as a messenger to many of the Christian interests and activities of the Bethel Academy X ! ■ I : i : Augsburg Publishing House School Annual Crafts masters MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. PRINTERS OF THE 1927-1928 BETH ANNUALS Sixty-Six BUCKBEE-MEARS COMPANY Designers and Engravers of School Annuals ST. PAUL, MINN. WE SPECIALIZE IN CUTS FOR SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS i. i Our College Travel Department announces special Collegiate Tours l Europe, visiting England. Belgium. Holland. The Rhine, France —$385.00 complete. Also tours to Honolulu, Alaska, South America. Mediterranean Cruises, around the world cruises. Accommodations on the l cst steamers alloat and stopping at excellent hotels.” :1 Sixty-Seven WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW: Will Ncasc ever shave the fuw. off? Will Leonard ever invent a dish washing machine? Will Christopher ever win a popularity contest? Will lidding ever philosophize on love? Will Tupn always he n cave man? Will Bill Swan ever become a newspaper magnate? Will Florence ever find the way to the Justice of Peace? Will Funk ever “grow up? Will Torry ever talk sense? Will Boh Peterson ever he a slaughter-house proprietor? Will Gilbert ever get rid of his freckles? Will Robert M. ever graduate? Will Bryggcr ever lose his laugh? Will Winnifrcd ever learn German? Will Agnes ever succeed as a matron? Will Edna Larson ever stop falling in love? Will Paul W. ever become gentle? Will Ernie T. ever learn to sound his r's? Will Edith L. ever put Harris Lindquist out of the office Will Ivar ever see his sweetie? Will Harris Lindquist ever stop asking for mail? Will Bror ever stop blushing? Will Iicdwall ever stop bluffing in class? Will Backlund ever stop growing mustaches? Will Sammy ever become a poet? Will Niels ever like the Seminary? Will Helen Florin ever stop saving. “Oh My”? Will Glenn ever become a Swedish Orator”? Will Roy ever Mary Ann? Will “Hunky” ever lose interest in Duluth? Will Nellie ever sing “Smile a While ? SlxOl-Hi' hl -------------------------------------------- [ Compliments CARL 0. ERICKSON Photo Artist OUR PRICES MUCH LOWER THAN OUR WORK MERITS JL’honc, Gar field 3618 IT I E. Seventh Street ST. 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Iledwnll—Yes, but there was only ten of them then. 0 0 0 I.ook out, I.awrence, if you jump into the air to avoid a car you may bump your head on an airplane. (A pocket full of recommendations is fine, but a head full of knowledge is far better.) 0 0 0 A Scotchman invited to a golden wedding, was told that each guest would be expected to take a golden present. He took a goldfish. t « • Hilda P.—I don't know beans about this. Paul P.—You are not supposed to; this is algebra. 0 0 0 There are several who have considerable trouble with their eyes. The only cure for this trouble is to take up a better study than that of the moon and the stars. 00 Vivian—The doctor gave me orders to walk three miles a day. Roy—I bet Ililding wishes he had made it four. 0 0 0 Mike—Will you give me a job? Ike—I can’t give you a job, cause I haven’t any work to do. Mike—Oh, that’s all right. I like that kind of a job. 0 0 0 “Sonny, where did you get dat watermelon?’’ urged his mammy. “I don picked it out'n de gin’rols garden, so he wouldn’t have so much to do,” he answered meekly. 0 0 0 Teacher—What’s a hypocrite? Johnny—A boy vot comes to school mit a schmllc on Ids face. • ♦ • Doris Martinson, a school girl with large feet, was sitting with them stretched far out into the aisle and was busily chewing gum when the teacher espied her. “Doris!” called the teacher, rapidly. “Yes, Ma’am?” questioned the giri. Take that gum out of your mouth and put your feet in.” • • Doctor—Your little hoy seems underdeveloped for his age. Have you a yard stick? Mother—No. I always use n brcom handle. m “Sav, Pop, what is gravity?” “Gravity, my hoy, is a force which brings down everything in this World—except prices.’’ ■ A small girl asked her mother: If I grow up. will 1 have a husband like papa?” “Yes, my dear,” the mother replied. And if I don’t gtt married, will I he an old maid like aunt Susan? “Yes,” was the reply. The child put her hand to her head and thought for a moment, then she said: “Well, I am in a fix!” In English III Prof. II. (’.—What would you do if you were to describe a friend? Hneklnnd I would first think of some person or animal which she looks like. Irene Have you heard that Virginia walks at night in her sleep? Edna—She does what? Irene—She walks. Edna—How absurd when there are so many cars behind the Seminary. 0 0 0 .....y—When do I waste time? Hollis—When you talk to me. 00 Tapper—You must never tell me again that you can’t sing. I know it now. Serenty-Tico B E T H E_ L JL N S_ T X T U T E Institute includes KTI1 EL—Academy and Theological Seminary Academy 265 nr ol 1 men t—S cm i n a ry 1-9 Bible and Missionary Training School 41 hrec buildings—well equipped igh ideals elps young people to help themselves ight acres campus—strategically located ow expenses ife interest emphasized nteresting courses and activities ndividual attention in instruction o better opportunity for life equipment crious minded teachers render crvicc unexcelled raining for all forms of Christian work nvested funds and lives yield large returns borough going attention nto all are oAcred the best opportunities bat Christ might in all have pre-eminence liter next term by Writing for catalog and information to G. ARVID HAGSTROM, President Bethel Institute, St. Paul, Minn. SerenlthTkrte Macalester College Offers a well-articulated course of study leading to the I Bachelor of A rts Degree................................ Due emphasis is given to the intellectual, religious, social and athletic activities of campus life. For Catalogue and Information, address i The Registrar, Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota Service to Midway and its Institutions Every department of this bank is adapted to give satisfactory service and insurance protection to Midway Educational Institutions, and to their Alumni and Student Bodies. Conveniently located in the heart of Midway. The Midway National Bank of St. Paul UNIVERSITY AT SNEM.IXG II. II. Higki.ow. Pres. M. F. Ernst. Viee-Pres. E. N. Leak, Cashier Seventy-Four What Is Your Qreatest Evergrowing Interest? + i There cannot be anything greater than the Christian Education offered at Bethel Institute 1 1-80-92 Xorth Sue!liny .Ivenue Dkpahtmkxts: ACADEMY. A. J. mi, A. M., Principal. College and Seminary Prepara- tory, Music, Public Speaking and Bible Courses. Accredited. Graduates working successfully in Home and Foreign fields. Enrollment 265. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Karl .L Karlson, Pli. D., Dean. Courses leading to Tli. G., Th. B., and B. D. BIBLE ANI) MISSIONARY TRAINING DEPARTMENT, offers in the English language high grade training in biblical subjects, fitting students for all lines of religious and missionary work. Opportunities for self-help. Strategic location, midway between two large cities. Strong religious and missionary spirit. A school with a purpose, which makes investments of life and money worth while. Help us make Bethel an increasing influence for God and the Kingdom. Write for Catalog and an opportunity to make investments to G. ARVID HAGSTROM, President Brthri. Ixstitittk St. Paul, Minn. Servnhj-Fivc ■ HE Northwestern Baptist Hospital y Association wishes to take this opportunity to extend this annual greeting to the students of Bethel Academy and the Seminary. (£ Numbers of Bethel students, after completing their academic work, have entered the Mounds-Midway School of Nursing to prepare themselves as nurses in some service at home or in the foreign field. (( The Association is hopeful that as each succeeding class reaches its commencement, there will continue to be those who will enter the Mounds-Midway School of Nursing to take this training which the Association is in a position to make available to them NORTHWESTERN BAPTIST HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION Genoa I Offices: 1700 University Avenue, Saint Paul + Seventy-Six £ t n i 5 OK E, tf)t JSetjjannual taff, fjabe spent man? hours of enjoyable labor in trying to publish a successful annual. 3ff you are pleaseb toith our efforts, then toe are inbeeb toell repaib. Seventy-Seven AUTOGRAPH Stventi -Eight AUTOGRAPH Stventv-Nine