Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1930 volume:

' Tbf-= d Opy oAd u f 11 S-f cl. S x i b r t a ) !T + t' 6 ( t x K 9 I Betbannual Published by Students of BETHEL ACADEMY 1930 Foreword This is the ninth edition of the Bethannual. The staff has endeavored to picture the school life at Bethel Academy in such a way that it will be a treasured memory in future years. To each and everyone who has in any way helped to make this book what it is the staff wishes to express its sincere thanks. To Effif. V. Nki.son, who has instructed and guided us through many hard and trying days, and who by her sweet Christian influence, has directed our feet in the upward path, we affectionately dedicate this Bcthannual. I es. Faculty . .Students jiors Sophomores F reshmen Hook III......................................................................Music Hook IV...................................................................Athletics Basketball Girls Athletics Track Football Baseball Hook V................................................................Organizations Staff Religious Literary From (he hustling city Behind we left the noise of strife. Behind the throngs of surging life; We left the streets so gay and bright, I he city’s din and towering height. We longed for something more than To bring us joy and happiness. We bade farewell to friends and all, And gladly answered Bethel’s call. From hr fores!-clad hills Behind we left the lofty peaks. The shaded banks and trickling creeks; The silver lake and deep ravine. The beauty of the painter’s scene. Wc know those pleasures and those joys. The lure that’s there for girls and boys, YVe left it all. we left it when Our love for Bethel first began. i PRESIDENT G. ARVID HAGSTROM, D. D. True hearts spread and heave to their God as flowers do to the sun.' Twelve -Vr| |9.?0 B F. T H A N N U A I 1930 President's Message “Thou crownest the year with thy goodness. —The Psalmist. These words may not strike a responsive chord in every heart and the more pathetic is it when they do not. The years have much in them that speak of the goodness of a Kind Heavenly Father to the heart that has eyes to sec and ears to hear the story of the years. The past year at Bethel has been no exception, which is a teal cause of joy and thanksgiving. It has yielded its lessons and given an inspiration for coming years and tasks. We arc up against no easy task when we endeavor to make an inventory of the goodnesses of God—many of them such that money cannot buy—as home, parents, church, friendship, fellowship, happiness, health, courage, faith, love to God ami fcllowbeings, mental and spiritual growth and the development of character. Watch anyone who is bankrupt of these possessions try to secure them at the bank or investment broker and you will observe a ludicrous scene, for he is. indeed, a sorry spectacle. Yet. through the kind leading of God they have come into our lives almost as the air wc breathe and the sunshine we enjoy as wc have yielded ourselves to the will of God. An interesting anecdote comes to us from the life of Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer, speaking one hot July day to a school room full of girls in the slums of Boston. Each one of the girls held in her arms a baby which it was her task to tend. “Now, said Mrs. Palmer, what shall I talk to you about this morning, girls? Up spoke a small, pale-faced, heavy-eyed child, with a fat, heavy baby in her lap. Tell us how to he happy, and the rest took up the word; “Yes. tell us how to he happy. With pitiful tears in her eyes at the sight of those poor children of the dirty, sickly, miserable slums wanting to find happiness. Mrs. Palmer gave them three rules for being happy: First, commit something to memory every day— something good. It needn't be much—three or four words will do; a Bible verse is best of all. Do you understand? she said, much afraid that they didn't. But one little girl cried out: I know, you want us to learn something we’d be glad enough to remember i: wc went blind. That's it exactly,” answered Mrs. Palmer, with delight, something you'd like to remember if you went blind.” Her second rule was, “Look for something pretty every day— a leaf, a flower, a cloud, a star—and stop long enough before it to say, ‘Isn't it beautiful and the girls promised they would every day. Her third rule was: Do something for somebody every day. Oh, that’s easy, the girls cried; “we have to tend babies and run errands every day; isn't that doing something for somebody? And Mrs. Palmer told them it was. These simple rules might serve as a quizz concerning the message and measure of the past year. How much and what of that which is good, worth keeping and helpful have you stored in your memory to carry into another year? How much of that which is beautiful and lovely to look upon and think of have you paused to consider as a source of helpful reflection and food for thought as you continue upon the remainder of your journey? Then wc surely have not left to the Boy Scouts and similar organizations to do some deed of kindness to others each passing day. Wc all need to and with joy look forward to that harvest that such seed sowing assures. When Adoniram J ltd son lay chained in a foul Burmese prison his captors asked: “Well, what about the prospects of foreign missions now? Judson replied: They are just as bright as the promises of God. The prospects are bright for everyone whose life is in line with the will of God. Let us always remember that wc arc not living, studying and working for the present and for ourselves alone, but for the future and for others. A century ago in Boston a good old Baptist deacon, Joshua Upton, closed his place of business one hour earlier on prayer meeting night every week that he might have time for meditation and preparation for the midweek prayer meeting in church. This spirit pervaded this man's life and home and the results seemed well to justify the time and strength spent. From his family came two missionaries to the Indians in Oklahoma; one missionary printer, afterwards a pastor; another an editor of the Watchman ; a daughter married Daniel Sharp Ford, founder anil owner of the “Youth’s Companion”; another daughter became wife of a minister, and still another daughter who married became the mother of a minister. How well it pays to take time to pray, to meditate, to study and conscientiously work, both for the present and the future; both for ourselves and others. Surely God is good to Israel, even to such as arc pure in heart. —Ps. 73:1. —G. ARVID HAGSTROM. Thirteen ►•{ 1930 BETHANNUAL 1930 } - A. J. WINGBLADE, B. A.. M. A. Principal William Jewell College “llrrc stth quirt but awful baud I.ike the best emperors thou dost eoin maud.” H. C. WINGBLADE, B. A. Washburn College His pen was striking, resistless and bland. Ilis manners wrrr gentle, torn plying and grand.'-’ FRANCES MAY ANDERSON, B. A. Fargo College And -virtues she has many More than I with pen have skill to show. MARGARET DAHLEN. B. A. Macalester College “The (harm that in her spirit lives, no changes can destroy. U GEORGE FRIDEN, Th. D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Howe'er it be, 'tis only noble to be good. Fourteen 1930 B E T H A N N U A L 1930 )• - ESTHER SABEL. Ph. D. University of Chicago She seemed a thing that could not feel the touch of earthly years.M E. A. FINSTROM, Ph. B.. Th. M., B. D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary University of Chicago The true, strong, and sound mind is the mind that can embrace equally great things and small.” MRS. A. M. SWEDBERG, B. S. University of Southern Minnesota “Thou in our wonder and astonish■ ment Hast built thyself a livelong monu ment.” C. E. CARLSON, B. A. University of Alberta What impossible natter will he make easy next ” EFFIE V. NELSON, B. A. Des Moines University 'Sweet are the thoughts that savour of content. The quiet mind is richer than a crown.” Fif teen - { 1930 B E T HANNUAL 1930 MRS. ERLAND LIND, B. A. Gustavos Adolphus Curry School of Expression An eloi uener fcarer given to mortals” A. I I. OB ERG Siegel-Meycrs School of Music “Music is his very life.” ADOLPH M. OLSON Leipzig Conservatory “It'hat harmony is this — My good friends hark! Marvelous secret music. GEORGE HULTGREN Pupil of Scagle, of Witherspoon and of Saenger. Ah! when he sings, all music else he still.” EDITH LARSON Okhck Secretary ’ Tis her privilege, through all the years, to lead from joy to joy.” MRS. RUSSELL F. BAVIN, B. A. Macalester College “She speaks with friendly, helpful wisdom.” Sixteen 4 1930 BE T H A N N U A L 1930 } Class Poem The time has come at Bethel For the Seniors to depart; And soon we will he scattered, Yet united be at heart. Through problems we have struggled In our efforts to be true; But all things work together Whatsoever we may do. Dear Bethel’s halls are hallowed And its name we do revere; For the reason pure and simple That our God is always there. We have learned to work together; So united we will stand. Though we leave the halls of Bethel, And are spread throughout the land. We have started on life’s journey; Only God can know its end. But we’ll strive and e’er be faithful As long as life He’ll lend. And when life’s nearly over. And our task on earth is done. We’ll remember dear old Bethel, Through the many vict’ries won. She’s a lighthouse on life’s ocean, A compass on life’s sea; She is guiding lives of many men To a blest eternity. Looking down life’s road wc sec them, Happy, gay and free; It’s because they learned at Bethel, The road as it should be. Again we say, dear Bethel, Your name we’ll ne’er forget; 'Twas you who helped us-on the road, And our great goal to set. Farewell, then, dear old Bethel, Wc Seniors have finished our course; We’ll launch out on life's ocean, But many to you we’ll endorse. Farewell, God’s speed be with you, For many a year, stand bold; And many others be blest as we have been— The class of “blue and gold.’’ Eighteen —Elmer Josephson. -V{ 1930 B E T H A N N UAL 1 930 fc RICHARD D. HARDING Minneapolis, Minn. Class President '30. “He ads what he is, and speaks what he thinks and in all things keeps himself loyal to truth. RUSSEL W. JOHNSON St. Paui., Minn. ('lass Treasurer ’30; Basketball ’30. Collector Clarion and Bcthannual ’30. “The love hr bore to learning was a fault. EVELYN SKOOGLUN St. Paui., Minn. Class Secretary ’30; President Glee Club; A Capclla Chorus; Chorus; Publicity Committee. “In thy heart the dew of youth, On thy Ups the smile of truth. WALTER WATKIN Llanfair Garrrinion, Wales. Vice President Class 30; President Ministerial Students ’30; President Student Council ’30; Glee Club; Chorus; A Capella Chorus; Chairman Publicity Committee ’30; Orchestra ’29; Sports Editor Clarion and Bcthannual ’30. “As brimful of music and wit and glee. As ever a human person could be. RUTH WEISER St. Paul, Minn. Circulation Editor Clarion and Beth-annual ’30; Vice-President Glee Club; Senior Reporter; Captain Basketball Team ’27; Gym Class ’29, '30; Chorus; Second Team Basketball ’30. There is friendliness in her smile, ll'il in her speech, energy in her deeds. GUST ANDERSON Inglewood, Calif. Vice-President Ministerial Students ’30; President Alpha Beta ’30. “Genius must be born and never can be taught. MARJORIE HAMPTON Minneapolis. Minn. Assistant Editor Clarion ’30; Class Reporter ‘29; Debate ’26; Chairman Junior Program Committee; Chairman Senior Program Committee; Publicity Committee. “Self-dependent power can time defy. As rocks resist the billows and the sky. Nineteen +i 1930 B E T H A N N U A L 1930 ];♦- RUBY FRISK Carlton, Minn. Chorus; Declamatory Contest '27; Second Prize Declamatory '29. The sunbeams of a cheerful spirit duel I in her. EDWARD RIKFF St. Paul, Minn. Ministerial Student; Business Manager Clarion and Bethannual 30; Declamatory Contest '30; Debating Team '30. “All things that move between the quiet poles shall be at my command. AI.EDA NELSON Barnum, Minn. Chorus; Glee Club. The smiles that win. the tints that glow, A mind at peace with all below.” LEONARD JOHNSON Marquette, Mich. Class President '29; Student Council '50; Class Treasurer 2S; Alpha Beta Treasurer 2S; Publicity Committee; Chorus; Sergcant-at-Arms Alpha Beta 30. Oh. love, love, love. Love is like a dizziness, 'At winna let a poor body Gang about his bizness. LILLIAN PETERSON Siren, Wis. President Alhenaean ‘30; Class Treasurer 29; Student Council '30; Chorus. “An odor of innocence, and of prayer, and of love, and faith that never fails.” DONALD TANQUIST St. Paul, Minn. President Alpha Beta '29; Treasurer Athletic Board ’30; Glee Club; Chorus; Publicity Committee; High point man Track ' 29; Track '30. In running swift, and as nimble with his wits as with his limbs. MARY LOU KLEINSASSER Onii)A, S. Dak. When once I learn a thing I remember it. The trouble is with the cnee.” Twenty BKTH A NNUAL -■ { 1930 1930 }C-- I LLOYD SKANSE Minneapolis, Minn. Chorus; Debate '30; Football '30; Baseball '30; Track '30. Neither listlessness, nor mad endeavour, nor man nor boy. MARGARET ROBERTSON Minneapolis, Minn. Chorus. Some fragment from a dream of human life. LYDIA JOHNSON Russei.i., Minn. Chorus; Glee Club; Dormitory Reporter ‘30; Treasurer Sven ‘29; Secretary Svca '2$; Secretary Missionary Band ‘30; Publicity Committee. She was set in her ways and what was strange. If you argued with her she would not change. DOROTHY NELSON St. Paul, Minn. Chorus. In those locks where whose gazes Faint, entangled in their mazes. EARL A. UNDERWOOD St. Paul, Mink. Baseball ‘29, ‘30. II'ho doth ambition shun.' IDA ERICKSON Wentworth, Wis. Student Volunteer; Treasurer Svca ‘30. Type of the wise who soar, hut never roam, True to the kindred paints of heaven and of home. ASTR1D JOHANSON Hai.sinci.and, Sweden. Chorus; Glee Club; Publicity Committee; Swedish Declamatory ‘29; Pianist Sven ‘2S; Trcnsurer Sven '29; President Svca ‘30. Her loveliness I never knew Until she smiled on me. T went ij- one 1930 ► - -4 1930 BE T II A N NUAL MARGARET UNDBLOM Kui.m, N. Dak. ''Virtue alone is true nobility. DORIS BENSON St. Paul, Minn. Chorus; Glee Club. AH the iir is full of freshness. And nil the earth is bright and joyous. EDNA SWANSON Chorus; Secretary Glee Club. Sprightly and tightly and airily ringing, Thrills the street voire of the young maiden singing. VIOLET J. HELANDER Hexniso, Minn. Chorus; Secretary Missionary Band 29; Pianist Svea '30; Gym Class '29. '30. A quiet eon science makes one so serene. VIOLA WIK - - - Valedictorian Millard, S. Dak. Chorus; Vice-President Alpha Beta '30; Assistant Editor Bethannual '30; Assistant Editor Clarion and Bethannual '29; Secretary Student Council '29; Publicity Committee. I'll be merry. I’ll be free. I’ll be 'sad for nobody. NATHAN ESSEI.STROM Wentworth. Minn. And still their wonder grew That such a head could carry all he knew. FRANCES H. LODIEN Isanti, Minn. Vice-President Class '29; Secretary Missionary Band '30; Gym Class; Editor Clarion '30; Chorus; Second Team Basketball '30. Honest labor wears a lovely face. 1 T wenty-nvo 19.50 B E '1' H A N N U A L 1930 I— ESTHER KRAMER Buffalo Crnter, Iowa. Chorus; A Capella Chorus; Glee Club. This is all my choice, my cheer, A mind content, a conscience clear. HERBERT KALLMAN New York, N. Y. Vice-President Athletic Board ’30; Football ’29; Basketball 29, ’30; Baseball ’29; ’30; A Capella Chorus; Chorus. The world's no belter if we worry. Life's no loiterer if we hurry. LETT IE JORGENSON Chokio, Minn. Chorus; Gym Class ’29. “ would not row too fast. For sweet flowers are slow And weeds make haste. CHRISTOPIIER YVESTLCNl Mason, YVis. Ministerial Student; Secretary Svca ’29; Svea Declamatory ’29; Oratorical Contest ’29; Debate ’2$, ’29; Chorus. lie lives in that f oetic dreamland of his thoughts and clothes himself in poetry. ELMER JOSEPHSON Kansas City, Mo. Ministerial Student; Chorus: Glee Club; Debating Team ’30; Publicity Committee; Football ’30. Forever wilt thou love and she be fair. GRACE NORSTROM Elk River, Minn. Chorus; Glee Club; Secretary Alpha Beta ’30; Debate ’30. She's a winsome wee thing, She's a handsome wee thing. She's a bonnie wee thing. This sweet wee girl o' mine. RALPH H. GEBHARD St. Paul, Minn. Chorus; Glee Club; Basketball ‘29, ’30; Football ’2S; Baseball ’30; Track '30. In sooth, sweet sleep is meat and drink to me. T went y- three - { 1930 H E T H ANNU A L 1930 } - MARTHA F. PETERSON St. Paul, Minn. Chorus; Basketball '27, '2S, '29, ’30; Second Team Basketball '30. Her j'jyotts presence and sweet company hi full content he there did tony enjoy. MAY BERNTSON Baci.by, Minn. Chorus; Glee Club. The reward of things well done is to have done it. ROBERT MARSH St. Palm., Minn. Enjoy thy youth it will not stay, For oh! it is not always .May. RUTH ROBERTSON Minneapolis. Minn. Chorus. Fair and fair and twice so fair els fair as any may he. ERNEST L. DANIELSON Fergus Fai.i.s, Minn. Chorus; Glee Club. A fellow feeling makes one wondrous kind. EBBA ANDERSON Sweden. Secretary Sven. Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low. an excellent thing for a woman. MARTHA STAR IK A Swanvii.lk, Minn. Chorus—A Capella Chorus; Glee Club; Basketball '2$. Do thy duty, that is lest Twenty-four - { 1930 B E T H A N N UAL 1930 } - M A RGA R ET A N I)ERSON Sr. Paul, Miss’. Chorus; Gym Class. Xol only good, but good for something. ROLAND D. JOHNSON St. Paul, Miss. Football ’29. '30; Baseball 29. ’30. Sot that love study less but love fun more. AMY ANLUND Oai.bo, Minn. Chorus; Glee Club; Treasurer Alpha Beta ‘29; Secretary Athenacan ’30. So sweet a face, such angel grace In all this land has never been. WARREN ASHER St. Paul, Minn. Declamatory Contest ’29. ’30; Debate ’29, ’30; Oratorical Contest ’29. .Ill my days are trances .■Iml all my nights are dreams.” PEARLE ROLD Kirkman, Iowa. Student Volunteer. Treasurer Missionary Band '29; Vice-President Alpha Beta ’29; Vice-President Athenacan 30; Declamatory Contest ’30; Editor Bethannual ’30; Gvm Class ‘29, ’30. “Whom hopes cannot delude nor sorrows discontent.” PAUL DAHLEX St. Paul, Minn. Secretary Cla s ‘30; Basketball ’29. '30; Baseball ’29. ’30; Chorus; Track ’29. ’30. As tong as you are innocent Fear nothing, no one can harm you HARRIET IT NELL St. Paul, Minn. Chorus. She walks in beauty like the night. Tcvtnty-live -■Of 1930 B E T H A N N U A L 1930 )• - ARTHUR HOFFMAN St. Paul, Minn. Chorus; A Capclla Chorus; Football 2S, '29; Baseball ‘2S, 29. 50. I will ixork in my own sphere nor wish it to hr other than it is. This alone is health and happiness. MAE BLOMQUIST St. Paul, Minn. “Her very frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maidens are. WALDON JOHNSON Warren, Minn. Up! Up! my friend and t uit your hooks. Or surely you’ll grow double. DOROTHY HLDBLOM - Post-graduaie Minneapolis, Minn. Our hearts leaped up to see her tome; Each loved her better than the other. HELEN FLORIN - - - Salutatorian St. Paul. Minn. Class Treasurer '2S; Class Treasurer ‘29; Circulation Manager Clarion and Beihannual ‘29. With laughing ryes and pleasing manners. Yet serious purposes, loo. RHODA CARLSON Minneapolis, Minn. Chorus. I leave thy praises unexpressed; I leave thy greatness to he guessed.' DAVID MORGAN St. Paul, Minn. How blest is he who crowns A youth of labor with an age of ease.' Twenty-six -♦■{ 1930 B E T H A N N U A L 1930 } - H. C. WINGBLADE “Thy soul is like a sear, and dwells apart: Thou hast a voice whose sound is like the sea. Pure as the naked heavens, majestic, free; So dost thou travel on life's common way In cheerful godliness; and yet thy heart The lowliest duties on herself doth lay. Looking Ahead A great Christian surgeon, addressing a large group of young men at a banquet, pivoted his message on these words: “Where are you going to be ten years from now?' Some of us have seen the picture of two men sitting together at dinner. The date is 1940. One is successful and prosperous; the other is a comparative failure. The former speaks: “You remember, Joe. ten years ago. You had the same chance that I had to enter upon this course of training, but you did not care. I took it; you did not. I am superintendent of the plant; you are working at the same bench. What will the next ten years mean to the class of nineteen thirty? That will depend on the vision and on the will power of each individual member. Hugh Black once said to the students of a great college: “The universe is just as big as you are big enough to inhabit it.’’ God said to Israel: “You shall possess your possessions.” Mary Freeman Palmer arose each morning with the words: “Another great day!” You are out of high school now. The next ten years will pretty well tell the story of your future. Keep yourself pure! Stir up the gift that is in you! Lay hold of eternal life! And do not forget how to G-R-O-W: Go Right on Working. All right, plan your work—Then work your plan. And, by the grace of God, 1940 will NOT find you a failure. —H. C. WINGBLADE. TuJtniy-seven -4 1930 B E T HANNUA L 1930 Chronicles of America, Sweden, and Wales The ideal, aim, and purpose of this history is to show to the world that the eminent men and women of today have lived throughout the past ages. As you carefully study the progress of civilization, you have marvelled at the achievements of great men and women that have been leaders in the steady march upward and forward through the ages, men and women that have been pioneers in all branches of learning. You will marvel still more when you have read this brief history, for it reveals to you the identity of these seemingly mythical characters. For convenience their names will be given in modern English. Chapter I. 1st Century to 11th Century. In the days prior to the 12th century there dwelt a certain Miss Anderson, a woman who possessed outstanding linguistic ability, and who was also a great mathematician. She was appointed adviser to a band of intelligent students. Several of them had previously only received a meager education. Consequently, history says very little concerning the majority of them. However, a few of them possessed rare gifts. Ivar Anderson, who in the 18th century became famous, was elected leader of the students. I quote a list of names recorded in old manuscripts. These you will recognize as persons living today. The following are women worthy of mention: May Bernstcn, Ebba Anderson, Martha Starika, Amy Anlund, Lydia Johnson, Astrid Johanson, Helen Florin, Lcttic Jorgenson, Ruth Robertson, Margaret Robertson, Violet Hclandcr, Marjorie Hampton, Ruth Weiscr and Ruby Frisk. Men of note arc Gust Anderson, Christopher Westlund, Robert Marsh, and Leonard Johnson. Other great leaders of this group who rose to fame during the 18th century but who have long since faded into oblivion are William Backlund, William Tapper, and Clarence Gilbert. Chapter II. From 11th Century to 15th Century. From the 11th century onward until the dawn of the 15th century great changes took place. The position of adviser fell into the hands of Miss Jacobson, a great historian, who was highly esteemed by all the students. The leaders during this period were: Clarence Gilbert, Ivar Anderson, William Backlund and William Tapper. While searching in the archives of this great institution, 1 found an invaluable document called the B Book. The names of two persons who are still living arc mentioned. Amy Anlund is spoken of as the secretary of the Student Council during this era. Leonard Johnson was active in literary circles. He was treasurer of the famous Alpha Beta literary society, and he also was sergeant-at-arms in the renowned Svca literary society. Ttvtniy-eight - ■� :{ 1930 H E THANNUAL 1930 £♦- Chapter III. From 15th to 19th Century. Following: the middle ages a great awakening took place. Some of the outstanding men of the past ages soared to heights of fame in this era. but today they are almost forgotten. Miss Nelson undertook the responsible position of adviser in this prosperous and progressive age. She not only exerted a great influence over the students while in the class rooms, but it is evident from reports concerning the student activities that her influence was strong in this direction. Leonard Johnson, whose name was prominent in the past two ages was elected president of the Student Association. Lillian Peterson was treasurer. Not much was said of her previous to this time, but it is obvious from information gleaned from various sources that she became prominent. This is also true of several others. Ruth IVeiser had the most comprehensive sense of humor of any of the world’s great writers. She wrote several satires in which she held up to ridicule her contemporaries who possessed ingenuity in ideas but lacked ability to pass from an idea to its suggested action. Astrid Johanson, whose influence was felt in all Scandinavian countries centuries ago, came to America sometime during the 11th century. She became famous when she won first place in the Swedish Declamatory Contest held under the auspices of the Svea Literary Society. Ruby Frisk was likewise successful in the English Declamatory Contest held about the same time. Lydia Johnson was the efficient secretary of the Svea Literary Society in this era. Marjorie Hampton is mentioned as one of the world’s most promising journalists. Wc find the name Pcarlc Rold among a list of officers connected with a religious organization called the Missionary Band. This organization was extremely active, which fact speaks well for the character of the student body in general. Richard Harding, of whom we hear very little until he joined this intellectual group during the Elizabethan Age, did not enter the front ranks until the next age. Edward Rieft', a powerful speaker and a man possessing remarkable executive ability, is several times referred to in the foremost periodicals of his day. Walter Watkin, one of Europe’s most progressive men, after years of travel, which far exceed that of Mandcvillc’s, drifted into the midst of this group of learned men and women. He left Wales during the early centuries and after spending a few years in England went to Canada and finally to America. A remarkable feature of this age is the progress and success achieved by a few of these men in the athletic world. Herbert Kallman ranks among the foremost athletes of his day. Paul Dahlen and Ralph Gcbhard were steadily climbing the ladder of success during this period of revival in the athletic world. One other man T iventy-ninc � { 1930 BETHANNUAL 1930 } - worthy of mention is Donald Tanquist; he performed great feats in the track meets held annually. There arc many names of which history says hut very little, yet the future will reveal the greatness of many of these. In the next chapter I shall endeavor to give an honest and a just account of all persons and activities of interest and importance. Chapter IV. The 19th and 20th Centuries. The past age was a period of expansion in knowledge, commerce, religious freedom, and human opportunities. The great men of that age were noted for their resourcefulness, their initiative, and their desire to realize the utmost out of life. Hut they were highly imaginative and their achievements were comparatively small when we think of the development and the practicability of this age. Professor H. C. Wingbladc, one who has influenced, helped, and instructed hundreds of the most scholarly persons the world has ever known, was appointed adviser. He was a master in English. His pupils, especially those of the present day. speak of the invaluable information, the learned interpretation, and the store of general knowledge that they received from him. His generosity, an outstanding trait in his character, was manifested when on one memorable evening the group of students were invited to bis home where they were royally entertained. Richard Harding, today a well known railroad magnate, was president. The efficient management of all affairs, which was duly and conscientiously carried out by his staff, was due to intelligent and sound leadership. It was said that he had the interest and welfare of his fellow students at heart. On one occasion he graciously entertained them at his own home. Walter Watkin served as vice-president. He was active in religious work. Evangelistic singing is said to have been his special field. Evelyn Skooglun, an able pianist, was secretary. Russell Johnson, an upright and jus: man was treasurer. Ruth VVeiscr, a great writer of the past age. but now considered a genius in the literary world, was reporter. Her present important position in literary circles is based on her originality and fearlessness of thought, and the unfailing sprightliness of her conversation. Gust Anderson, a serious, thoughful. and goodly man, was active in religious work. Astrid Johanson retained her high position in her own field during this era. Lillian Peterson and Amy Anlund have always served faithfully in the interest of the many activities connected with this great institution. While relating the facts concerning those who have been leaders and officers, I shall mention those who were responsible for the publication of the school’s monthly paper the Clarion—and the Hcthannual. The editor of the Clarion retired, because of ill-health, so Frances Lodicn, who rose rapidly in journalistic work, was then appointed editor. Marjorie Hampton was assistant editor. Without her suggestive Thirl y - .1 1930 B E T H A N N U A L 1930 } - originality we might never have had those interesting productions which she extorted from persons of the greatest abilities. Edward Rieff displayed his gifts as an orator when he took part in the great annual debate. But his success as business manager places him among the most eminent business men of his day. The names of others who contributed considerably in the work have already been mentioned. 1 his same group of staff officers collaborated with the chief and assistant editor of the Beth-annual. The fact that the editor, Pearle Rold, possessed both literary and business ability accounts for her remarkable success. Viola Wik, the assistant editor, also possessed similar ability. Judging from comments made by contemporaries, she ranked high scholastically. Donald Tanquist was president of the Alpha Beta Society during the 19th century and Gust Anderson during the 20th century. Elmer Josephson and Hilding Lind distinguished themselves as debaters. Three men were mentioned for their athletic accomplishments during the Elizabethan Age. These men, Herbert Kallman, Paul Dahlcn, and Ralph Gebhard. however, did not win their laurels until the 20th century, when they defeated all competitors. Especially in the most popular game of that day, namely, basket-ball. It would be impossible to relate here the names of those students who today arc prominent figures in all walks of life. You are familiar with the persons mentioned throughout this history because their present day names have been used. Whenever you read of pioneers and leaders in every conceivable branch of learning and every high and noble profession from the early days before the 11th century, you will readily recognize the great men and women who received their training and instruction in this grand institution which is called Bethel. Class Motto: “Tonight we launch, where shall we anchor?” Class Colors: Blue and Maize. Class Flower: Jonquil. RICHARD HARDING.........................................President WALTER WATKIN .....................................Vice-President EVELYN SKOOGLUN.........................................Secretary RUSSELL JOHNSON.........................................Treasurer Thirly-one Inside Information on Us Seniors Xante If hat They Say If hat Makes Them Smile If hat Makes Them Sore If hat I hey Like To Do Lydia Johnson .......... Ya! I'll sav ........................Brother Leonard........Having her naps disturbed Write Stories. Ralph Gcbhard...........“Sprechen Sie Deutsch ................ Toody ............... Postponed Basketball games Sing a song of sixpence. Lcttv Jorgenson ........“Oh! Ya ..............................Her brother’s girl.....Shorthand ............Have a good time. Do you mind if I look at Mary Lou Kleinsasser my notes? ............................... To milk S. I). Cows”.Inverted Word Order .Argue in German Class. Nathan Esselstrom....... Hello Nothing ........................To take a vow.........Swedish ..............Keep still. Esther Kramer. “a ................................... Mistakes in German ...Her Brief Case........Go to Northwestern. Earnest Danielson ......“Read your English? .Amy Anlund Leaving Glee Club early .Go to work. Margaret Lindblom....... Yes! I should sav”...................Another Smile..........Missing a quiz Nursing. Paul Dahlen............. Just try and find out .............. Pillsburv's Best”.....(I wonder).............Sec how far he can run. (We would also like to Aleda Nelson............ Oh! Gee ....................... know) ....................Geometry at the board .Step out. Warren Ashur............ Well, Ya sec it’s this way ... Absolutely Nothing ..........Sermons ...............Try to sell his Packard. Dorothy Nelson Well, I don't care .................. Him .................Poor Marcels...............Stay home from school. Gust Anderson........... Go to bed, fellows .................Hulda .................Having his room stacked .Stand behind the pulpit. Grace Norsirom.......... Really? ............................Ricker.................Anything below A ...Argue with Riett. Ebba Anderson........... Nothing? ........................... Talk a little louder, please To be offered a ride Blush when she’s called on. Christopher Wcstlund .. Where's my iniquities? ...............Photographs ...........Academy Girls.........Play marbles. Margaret Anderson....... Oh, Lcttie! ......................... 100 in English.......To crack the ice ......Walk home from? Amy Anlund Oh! I just borrowed him Ich lie be Dich........Being teased ..........Light housekeeping. Walter Watkin........... l ack ska du ha .....................Committee Meetings.....Peanut Butter. Talk. Doris Benson............ Tee Hee .............................Aleck Olson ...........Street car rides ..... Take Cod-liver Oil Being sent out of English l.arl I nderwood .......“Well, what do you know?” ..Water-guns ................... IV Lean on the fountain. May Bernslon ........... Now, I think” .......................To win an argument.....Eating Sandwiches...........Her lessons. Khoda C arlson .........(Silence is Golden)...................Chewing Gum ...........To miss the Snclling car Cut School. Donald I anquist........ May I take you to a party?”.. Tying Snyder's feet together. “Andy ................Use his Chev. for a bus. Ida Erickson ........... I hanks ...........................To get a cheek.........To get a bill ..Type letters. I can't quite sec the proof Lloyd Skanse............ of this ..........................His speedy Ford .......The Kitchen............Draw. Helen Florin “Oh, Goodness”........................ A. J. Wingbladc ......Going home at 10 A. M. .Geometry. i 1930 BE T H A N N UAL 1930 }-' Inside Information on Us Seniors Name H'hat They Say 11' ml Makes Thrm Smile H’hut Makes Them Sore H'hat They Like To Do The morning after the night Edward Ricff .' Va! Me too Grace (Not to have his own way) Argue. Marjorie Hampton .“There’ll be a staff meeting No speaker in Chapel .... Parties Skate? Violet Helander Oh. Jov When Stanley talks to her Squirt guns Play Basketball. Astrid Johanson .... . No. Do You? . Swedes Grief” Typing. Robert Marsh . (He believes in silence) Marian Fords Be a Gentleman. Herbert Mailman I'll pay it all right .Solid Geometry once a week Valentines Shoot Baskets. Oh Uh RiefI “Laugh. To be shorter than Walter Rimer Josephson ....... Help Skoogv change Hat 'Til bite Oh' this Car” Walden Johnson . May I ? Bethel Students His Birthday Photo Go to Payne Avenue. Ruth Robertson . Oh. Shoot, No (You'd never guess) “Do you curl your hair? Tell Margaret how. Russell Johnson . Dues. Please” DeBorah Christmas Mail Hike with the Boy Scouts. Martha Staricka .“Can you do this? A letter from ?—home Shorthand Powder her nose. Roland Johnson Oh. Ya . Swanic’s smiles The Whippet Be a chauffeur. Rdna Swanson “Gimme a break” Four Score and Seven Men Her hair Look sweet. Harriet Tuneil “1 don't know” Ruby Long hair Pick potato bugs. Leonard Johnson “Ham Sandwiches” J. S. Banquets Girls’ Dorm. Rules Drive the Seniors' Ford. Viola Wile .“Oh! You're funny Anything Carrots Converse with—? Printing. Earl, have you collected anv Richard Harding more money? Hallie Butinskies in Class meeting Play the organ. Frances I.odien Hallowe'en Tricks Being left in suspense Hike up the steps. Lillian Peterson $IAO please Pojkar Musical Horns Tend to Book Store. Persecute Walter. Mav Blomquist Oh. my!” Graduating ahead of the Let’s guess Correspondence Work. rest of us 5{ 1930 BETH ANN UAL 1930 }s— Senior Class Will Wc, the Senior Class of 1930 of Bethel Academy, City of St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, of the United States of America, being of serious, and sound minds and legal age, do hereby in our will and testament bequeath: To our Principal, A. J. Wingbladc, a new group of students who are neither too fresh nor too green. To our Adviser, H. C. Wingbladc—A fountain pen that writes only “A’s” and “BV Also a new Senior Class who will get the point. To our Latin teacher, Frances May Anderson, the privilege of becoming a second Paderewski. To our History teacher, Effie V. Nelson, our ten volumes of “How to Keep Whispering Boys from Becoming Ladies’ Aiders.” To our Deutsch teacher, Margaret Dnhlcn, a fully equipped kitchen. To our Commercial teacher, Anna M. Swedberg, the patience to bear all the “types in the typewriter and all the ‘shorts’ in the shorthand.” To our Expression teacher, Mrs. Erland Lind—May the fruits of the masterful orators of the coming year be her compensation. To our Science teacher, Emanuel Carlson, the privilege of finding out whether or not Mars is inhabited and by what theorem it might be proved. To our Greek teacher, Earnest Finstrom, a studious group of young men who will help him explore the realm of the unknown. To our Swedish instructor, Dr. George Eridcn, we give the honor of bringing back from Sweden brides for our ministerial students. To our Music instructor, George Hultgren, wc bequeath a peppy new chorus who will learn to sing the “Spring Song.’ To our Piano teacher, A. H. Obcrg, a larger and better Glee Club, with sopranos who can hit the high notes. To our Bible teacher, Esther Sabel, a fairy to remind her of the things she forgets. To our Office secretary, Edith Larson, a group of students who do not continually ask, “Has the mail come yet?” To our Cook, Cecelia Bodien, a mechanical maid to aid her in the kitchen during class periods. To our Janitor, Aleck Beck, a group of students who will never throw papers, chew gum, or forget to keep their shoes clean. To our fellow classmates wc bequeath: Freshman—the pleasure of gazing at our pictures that will adorn the walls. Sophomores—the privilege of winning the Bethannual contest, if they can. Juniors—the honor of finding out how long Paradise has been Lost, and when it will be Regained. To the School as a whole: We bequeath an ample supply of rear towels to dry the copious flow of tears over the loss of the dignified Senior Class. To the Seminary: Wc bequeath a new student body who has for them a fellow feeling and who will attend their programs without being coaxed. In Witness Whereof, Wc, the Senior Class, hereunto set our hand and seal on the same date as above written. In the presence of Cecelia Bodien, Aleck Beck. Drawn up by Lydia V. Johnson, Doris M. L. Benson, Marjorie E. Hampton. Thiriy-iour MISS DAHLEN.......................................Adviser LeROY DAMER.....................................President MARGARET BRANDT............................Vice-President DORIS EASTLUND..................................Secretary EUNICE MILLER...................................Treasurer ROLAND LUNDGREN................................ Reporter Thirty-scorn —3( 1930 BETH A N N UAL 1930 fc« Junior Zoo A Three Act Play FIRST ACT “I don't like this,” remarked Chord, the Ostrich, a newcomer at the zoo. “LcRoy Damar got married and now I don’t have any home. You had just ought to see the modern home that lie has. lr has everything from wireless electricity to television picture screens for portraying the world’s news.” A trio of voices was heard; they were the guinea pigs of Harris Lindquist, the Australian blucjay of Irene Johnson, and the Giraffe of Hilda Peterson. “That’s what our masters did. too. And do you know Harris got Eulalie Bern after all. The guinea pig told how Harris is now living on a beautiful farm near Brainerd. “Oh, Irene is down on a coffee plantation in Brazil. Her husband is a coffee inagratc.” chirped the blucjay. “They say Irene has developed a new blend of delicious coffee.” The giraffe ate some leaves from a tall palm, then said. “Hilda and her life companion are still on their honeymoon. To make it realistic they arc traveling in the land that proverbially flows with milk and honey.” “'Peaching Domestic Science on an air liner caused Hazel Clare Todd to put me here.” sobbed a Chinese white rat. “I was happy when Hazel was living in St. Paul, but now. Oh! my! Oh! my! times certainly have changed. I believe these humans are funny.” (The last in a philosophical tone.) A Pirunian Chcmpanza popped up and remarked, “Loyis Hansen and Doris Martinson arc teaching romanticism to prospects on ante gravo balloons.” Enter—A sober looking Dutch crow. “Some people have all the breaks. Stanley Hanson just left for a scientific exploration trip to the moon; with Eunice Miller and Beatrice Frcdccn as secretaries. Both Eunice and Beatrice won international fame in Speed Typing and Shorthand. Just think Eunice can’t even keep an eversharp sharp because she writes so fast. I understand that the typewriter Beatrice uses must he especially cooled to prevent burning it up. Kenneth Larson is the pilot of his Sol Ray Astrological Submarine. From an Italian fighting Cock: “Paul Peterson puts me here while he and Roland Lundgren are busy moving skyscrapers with Roland’s new invention, the Super Pneumctio Ether Hoist and Crane.” SECOND ACT Enter—A queer double duct. (A species of pairs.) The first duet is composed of Roy Hanson and IClvcra Strom and they seem to have a silent voiceless solo together. There seems to be perfect harmony. A striking contrast: The other couple (duo), two Amazon Parrots in the absence of the mistresses, Ruth Bcrntson and Margaret Lofrorh, were arguing vehemently. They even got Chaltcrc, the Spanish squirrel, a gift of Dorothy Inman, into this argumentative song, forming a very harmonious discord. Thirty-eight Thirty-nine 1930 B E T H A N N UAL 1930 f - Such words as “No, Ma'an, lie’s mine,” “You lay off him, etc.,” as well as a voice which sounded very much like Aleck’s were heard. Can it he possible? Further conversation was abruptly checked when Doris Furst, assistant keeper of the zoo, came round and cracked a wicked looking whip. Talk about momentum! Here was a good example. After a while our first visitor left instantly. Splashety! Splash! 'Flu's was heard from a large tank in which could be seen the heads of a couple of Antarctic Seals which Margaret Brandt, Fern Lindquist, and Bertha Berquist had captured on their recent tour of Antarctica for the International Geographical Society. “Have you heard the latest, pipes a Montana Mink, the gift of Anna Anderson, who is now a farmer’s wife. Heads both furry and feathery turn in the direction of the voice and sec a Philippine, Angora cat, (gift of Eleanor Brubaker, which she had acquired during her stay in the Philippines as chief office stenographer for the Governor. In fact it was a gift from the Governor himself. But fate plavs strange tricks with human hearts and now she doesn’t care for the Angora cat). “Pray, what is that? “Yes,” Edna and Elna Danielson have a large turtle farm in part of the Gulf of Mexico. 1 just heard Mildred Wahlen say that she never tasted as delicious turtle soup as their turtles make. (Curtain Falls.) THIRD ACT “Whoopee! Society is coming this way,” slyly remarked a Siberian Fox, the zoo’s old friend, donated by Doris Eastlund. “You ought to see the swell dames coming.” Of course everybody put on his best manners and even the blucjay was subdued. Enter—Ladies. Anna Holby. Gladys Krook, and Evelyn Miller leading an English Bulldog, a Spitz Terror and a— a— Floundering Lander (excuse please, I mean a New Foundland dog for the last one.) The zoo is still quiet, the ladies are among themselves. Fragments of the conversation are gathered and we understand that Anna is the wife of the President, Walfrcd Lunds ten, of the Atlantic Ocean Gold Extraction Company. Gladys Krook is Mayor of Cashington, while Evelyn Miller is Business Manager of the Einstein Gravity Insulator Uniform Manufacturing Company, of which Edward Backic is the President. 'File distinguished guests depart. General discussion of the events and achievements of the Junior Class of 1930. Some very emphatic remarks arc made by various members of the zoo. Supper time ends the conversation. EPILOGUE: For (he benefit of our friends who may not know of the achievements of the above mentioned class, let it be said that we have endeavored to show you through this picture of our zoo, some of their accomplishments. Words would fail us and space as well as time docs not permit us going into detail. Nevertheless we know they both have and will continue making their marks in the world not to mention beyond this sphere. “They while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night. Early 1930 N U A L 1930 K— K E T H A Sophomores MR. CARLSON...... VIOLET SWAN . HAROLD JENSEN. CLARICE JOHNSON ROBERT ASH BACH .....Adviser .... President Vice-P resident ..... Secretary . . .Treasurer on? 1930 B E T H ANNUAL 1930 f - Sophomore Announcements First the Senior reflects, then the Junior and finally the Sophomore. As second thought is always better than the first, then the mental functionings of the Junior must be above those of the Senior; and as we come on, thinking the second thought after the Junior, we can sec no other conclusion, than that we must unmistakably stand supreme in our reflections. As Sophomores we look back and see behind us the verdant hills of many Freshman days. We observe that our mistakes are as numerous as the stars. But entering in upon our Sophomore year we have carefully labeled them all and put them on a shelf that we may avoid them in the future. Furthermore, we have two more years ahead of us in which to amend our ways. The Junior is less fortunate; lie has two years of mistakes to look back upon and only one year in which to make amendments. As for the Seniors, they are utterly in the rut as they must, in looking back, see three long years of error and misfortunes; while their season for repairing is at best only a few months. At this time permit me to say a few words concerning the success of the various clubs formed by the Sophomore Class at their .atest meeting. Probably, and most likely, and at the same time most assuredly, the most important position awarded was that of first substitute cook. Said office was given to Howard E. Burke because of bis dignified appearance and at the same time, that of an individual of the greatest race of cooks, i. e., the Irish. Harold Jensen was elected without a dissenting vote, to the lofty title of Chief Promulgator of the Independent Order of Trouble Producers. I his position was evidently misplaced, for he was entirely innocent oi any wrong-doing. Miss Mariam Gagnclius became the President of the Brcad-and Milk Society, as she possessed an uncontrollable passion for this dish. I'his came on very suddenly when she took up Domestic Science. Mr. Harold Lindquist was unanimously voted Grand Mogul of the Exclusive Order of Heated Atmosphere Distributors, or, in other words, Hot Air Shooters. Mr. Lindquist was the sole member of this organization, and hence the name Exclusive Older. His duty was to build fires and to distribute promiscuously heated atmosphere, and it might he mentioned at this point that he never failed in the performance of the duties of his office. Forty-fico Forty-three • ’( 1930 B E T H A N N U A L I 930 The Snclling Avc. Symphony Orchestra, an exclusive organization, formed for the purpose of creating an interest in classical music, had among its members, the world renowned Gladys Erickson, famous for her composition of sounds with the violin, indescribable by mortal being. There were also on the roll of membership such celebrated names as Lloyd Magnuson, barreltonc; and Muriel Skooglund, contralto. The collector of these notes is compelled to admit that he was chosen leader of this wonderful group of artists. Mr. Ashbach was the logical candidate for the position, but tile organization could find no architect willing to erect a leaders’ stand. Consequently the writer of this agony was given the exalted position, as his brevity of stature was sufficient to give him a commanding view of the surroundings. In fact, at band practice, he even bad to elevate himself downward so that his words could he heard. These arc not by any means all the incidents which occurred during the Sophomore year, but time and the police force do not permit a longer discourse. However, the few facts mentioned will, in a measure, demonstrate that life as a Sophomore was not entirely a period of darkness and sufferings as the Freshman, Junior and Senior year must lx?. At this time, Ladies and Gentlemen, and also afore mentioned, let me give you some sound advice. He a Sophomore and have a chance in the world! And so, gentle readers, the author wishes to say to you as the hospital physician said to his first patient, “Pax Vobiscum.” Forty-four 1930 B E T II A N N U A L I 930 fc« - Freshmen MISS NELSON...... LEONARD TURNQUIST LESTER ANDERSON. .. EDNA LUNDGREN.... EMIL BLY......... CORA RICH........ ......Adviser .... President Vice-President .....Secretary ..., Treasurer .....Reporter Forty-(ice -4 1930 B E T HANNUAL 1930 f - Freshmen Now But Not Forever May 10. 1950. Dear Betty: I must write to you and tell you all about the visit 1 made to Bethel Institute last winter. I surely had the surprise of my life, when I got there. I wish you could have been with me. The Academy and Seminary have twice the enrollment they had when you and I spent our happy days there. '1'hey also have a large Junior College. 1 have not time to tell you all about the buildings as I have so many other interesting things to tel! you. Who do you suppose was the first person 1 met as I entered the hall? It was President Emil Bly, I). D. Just think of it. he is the president of Bethel Institute. Who could have dreamed of such a thing twenty years ago? He asked me to come into the office, and can you believe it, there was Mablc Johnson the office secretary. While we were talking about the past, Leonard Turnquist, the Principal, walked into the office. He said that the Reverend Joseph Snyder, Missionary from Africa, was going to speak in Chapel, and Cora Rich, the world’s greatest soloist, was going to sing, so 1 stayed for the Chapel service. 1 surely did enjoy it. The Male Quartet from Brooklyn, New York, also sang. You know they are Arthur Schultz. Adolph Nelson. John Binder, and Theodore Anderson. They surely arc wonderful singers. Elizabeth Wall, instructor in English Literature, also gave a short, but very interesting talk. A: noon I went down to the dining hall to get some lunch, so I also had a chance to talk to Anna Lcen. You know she is Matron at school. O yes! I must not forget to tell you that just as I was about to take the elevator up to sixth floor I met Bonnie Alden and Margaret Urban. Bonnie said she still enjoyed teaching Greek. Margaret and family had just come from New York to spend a few weeks in St. Paul with relatives and friends. And Betty, can you believe that Lester Anderson is instructor in Swedish? He was in Sweden studying for two years, so he must be an expert at it. Forty-six -+$ 1930 B E T H A N N U A L 1930 y 1930 BETHA N N UAL I 930 f - Thc Academy has a large Mixed Chorus of 275 members. Stone Obcrg has a difficult task directing them. Elsie Anderson is the pianist. In the evening 1 was invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gilbert. After dinner we went to the Central Baptist Church to hear the Reverend O. J. Magnuson from Texas. Victor Shirling is the Pastor of the Central Church. You remember Edythe Bly and Pearl Anderson from Canada. They liked Minnesota so well that they are now living on a dairy farm north of St. Paul. 1 also heard that Edna Lundgren. Florence Robertson, and Agnes Janzen founded an orphans’ home in Chicago. 1 had a letter from Anna Larson yesterday. It is the first letter I have received from her since she went to China. She said she enjoyed her work very well out there. Harold 'Lasker and Clarence Gustofson just returned from Palestine while I was visiting in St. Paul so I heard them speak at the Lake Park Church one evening. Marion Kauffman is in Europe taking up music. She is going to broadcast over the radio from Italy a week from tonight. Have you heard where Gladys Dalby is now? Last time I heard of her she was working in a beauty parlor in Kansas. Write to me real soon and let rr.c know how you arc getting along. Respectfully, Mary Fortu-ci iht -♦:{ 1930 B E T H A N N UAL 1930 } - Music and Expression Department MISS DORIS EASTLUND T he Music Department of Bethel Institute just completed its fourteenth year in its present quarters. During that time over a thousand students have studied in the department. Quite a number have received diplomas and certificates. A certificate in piano will be given this year to Miss Doris Eastlund. The faculty are Prof. George Hulrgren, instructor of voice and history, and director of the Music Department; Prof. A. H. Oberg, instructor of piano, organ, harmony, etc.; Prof. Adolph M. Olsen, instructor of violin; and Mrs. Medora Lind, teacher and head of the Department of Public Speaking. Mr. Hultgren has studied under prominent American masters, among whom arc David Bispham of New York City, the greatest of voice instructors; Oscar Seagle, noted New York baritone, pupil of Dc Reskc, famous Paris teacher; Prof. Witherspoon; Prof. Oscar Saenger, famous oratorio coach, with whom he studied in Italy. Mr. Olsen is a graduate of the Leipzig Conservatory, Leipzig, Germany, having studied for four years with Hans Becker and Hans Sitt. For many years he was teacher of violin and piano in connection with one of our state colleges. He has been in the Twin Cities for some years. Mr. Oberg began the study of piano under Prof. Harold Quam. Studied three years in Sweden, piano, harmony and counterpoint, under Musikdirektor Dahlstrom, a graduate of the Musical Academy of Stockholm. He continued his studies in the United States under such men as Adolph Rosenbccker, William Sherwood, and Daniel Prothcroe. Mrs. Lind is a graduate of the Gustavus Adolphus College and of the Curry School of Expression in Boston. She has conducted classes in connection with various institutions in Minnesota for a number of years. The Music Department sponsors several concerts during the year. One was given on November 22, and the other will be given in May. The Bethel Mixed Chorus, the Bethel Male Chorus, and Girls’ Glee Club, etc., have been directed by Prof. Hultgren, Prof. Oberg, and other members of the music faculty. Fifty - :{ 1930 B F. T H A N N UAL 1930 j- - The Bethel Academy Athletic Association THE ATHLETIC BOARD Standing: Herbert Kallman. Donald Tanquitf. Clarice J hn on Sitting: Prof. C. E. Carlson, Waif red I.undsten. Miss Dahlen This is one of the important associations of Bethel, as athletics or recreation is essential in any group or student body. It helps to create a school spirit which perhaps no other school activity could. There are various branches of athletics this association deals with, such as foot-ball, basket-ball, track and base-ball. 'This Board tries to make it possible for all to have a share in these various sports. The girls have their gym classes and basket-ball: they also receive letters when participating in required number of games. The boys get letters in foot-ball, basketball. base-ball and inter-sclmol track. When a student cams live or more letters they are presented with a sweater. 'This is an inducement to many of the students as there are but a very few who are able to win the five letters. We read in papers where the Athletic Boards are having difficulties as there is very little cooperation between Board and teams; r.t Bethel the teams arc always satisfied with the way in which the Board deals with athletics. Pit tir-six i 1930 BET H A N N UAL 1930 }• - Basketball Results DECEMBER Bethel 17 Bethel Church... 11 ‘•Bethel 27 Minnehaha 12 Bethel 13 Cretin 38 JANUARY “Bethel 20 Phalcn Luther 22 “Bethel 24 Concordia 1$ “Bethel 41 Augsburg 4 “Bethel 23 Minnesota College IS FEBRUARY •Bethel 33 Minnehaha 10 “Bethel 21 Minnesota College 17 Bethel 20 V. M. C. A. Jr... 16 Bethel 24 Concordia 23 •Bethel 46 Augsburg S “Bethel 34 Phalcn Luther.... 14 MARCH Bethel 37 Y. M. C. A. Inter 19 Bethel 27 Hope Luth. Ch. .. 11 Bethel 44 Mpls. Triangle 14 Bethel 20 Alumni IS ’League games. Games Field Free Total Personal Played Goals Throws Points Fouls L. Magnuson 17 98 16 212 14 11. Kallman .17 35 14 84 8 R. Gehhard 17 29 14 72 S W. Lundstcn . . .10 11 12 34 13 W. Adam .17 12 5 29 15 P. Dahlen .17 8 6 22 8 H. Lindquist . . S 1 0 2 0 R. Johnson . . , 2 1 0 2 0 L. Grandahl 5 0 0 0 0 MADISON NEXT A few of the faithful supporter- were down to see us off—some of the hoys hnted to go to bed. However, after a bumping night’s sleep wc arrived safe and hungry at the Badger capital. The head man of the Tournament was made our baggage man while wc broke the fast. At Madison all streets lead to the cnpitol building, and wc walked some of them before we found our lodging places in the interior of stately fraternity houses. Our first game was on Thursday at 4 P. M. with St. Johns Military Academy. 1 heir players seemed plenty big-'—and they could yell too. These huskies actually had the audacity to beat us; the score was IS to 28. Our next opponent was the Racine College quintet which we defeated without serious effort the following day. For Saturday morning at 9 A. M. we were matched against Harvard of Chicago. In order to he set for this early hour we journeyed to the Wisconsin Onion Friday evening and entered a “beefeaters chamber, and there in the quiet of the evening hour wc ate beef—and paid for it too. In spite of the beef wc ate defeat came our way Saturday morning. Of course we could easily have won, but there were strings over our basket. Now free from all worry wc simply watched the remaining contests. And on Sunday we came home. With a railway coach to ourselves, and plenty of lunch and fun, we were comfortable all the way, and arrived home with spirits undefeated. A. BEEFEATER. Sixty-one J - { 1930 B E T H A N NUAL 1930 }■ •- Third Row: I.cttic Jorgenson, Gladys Dalbv, Eleanor Brubaker, Eunice Miller. Florence Robertson, Margaret Anderson, Rivera Strom. Second Row: Pearle Roltl, Frances Lodien, Dorothy W’ingblade, Violet Ilclander, Gla !y Krooli, Lois Hansen, Ila cl Clare Todd. First Row: Doris Martinson, Dorthcn Tanqiiist. Miss Dahlcn. Ruth Wciscr, Muriel Skooglun. Girls’ Athletics An unusual interest in basketball has been manifested among the girls cf Bethel during the past year. Every Wednesday afternoon from September until January, Miss Dahlcn, our able gymnasium instructor, coached us in the points of basketball such as dribbling, pivoting and making baskets. This practirc besides other gymnasium work has been very beneficial to the girls. During the basketball season Miss Dahlen picked the twelve girls which made up the first and second teams. The members of the first team were Evelyn Mathews. Gladys Krook, Margaret Lofroth, Dorothy Inman. Vcrnadcll Kronstcad, and Muriel Skooglun. The members of the second team were Martha Peterson. Lois Hanson. Clarice Johnson, Ruth Wieser. Dorthea Tanquist and Frances Lodien. Two speedy games were played with the Macalcstcr College girls, the first on their floor and the second one in our own gym. A reception was given afterward for the visiting team. An inter-class game was played on alumni day which i proved very interesting to the crowd. The gym class has also been divided into two teams which are competing in a helpful health contest. In the spring kittcnball and volley-ball are played. So the girls of Bethel are developing phv sically as well as mentally anti spiritually. Sixly-livo -� :{ 1030 BE T H A N N UAL 1930 } - WALTER WATKIN Sports Eilicor Clarion and Bethannual ROLAND LUNDGREN Advertising Manager Clarion and Bethannual CORA K kCl i Class Reporter AW ANDERSON I'.ditor Clarion ’29 MARJORIE HAMPTON Assistant Editor Clarion 29. 50 EDWARD RIRKF Business Manager (Marion ami Bethanmtal II. C. Wl NO BLADE Advisor RUSSELL JOHNSON Collector Clarion and Bethannual RUTH WEISER Circulation Manager Clarion and Bethannual Sixty-four LEROY DAMAR Assistant Advertising Manager Clarion and Bethannual HOWARD BURKE Collector (Marion and Bethannual -♦•f 1930 B E T H A N N U A L 1930 } - VIOLA VVIK Assistant Editor Kcthannual '30 PEARLE ROM) Editor Bcthannii.il '30 FRANCES LODIEN Editor Clarion 30 The Clarion and Bethannual The Clarion is the official school paper of Bethel Academy. It is a twelve-page edition published each month bv the students. The purpose of the Clarion is to stimulate school spirit, and to keep our friends and former students in touch with our school. Every class has its report, and the various organizations are represented by their articles. The Clarion always contains several of the English themes. Different members of the faculty have an article of great interest in each issue. One page of the paper is devoted to the devotional and chapel notes. Doctor Hagstrom has an inspirational article in each paper. The staff not only serves in editing the Clarion but also assist:, with the Beth-annual. The members of the staff have gained much valuable experience and have enjoyed their work very much. We express our gratitude to Professor H. C. Wingblr.de for bis helpful and considerate advice. Sixty-five -■ :{ 1930 BETHANNUAL 1930 }• - The Student Council This organization is composed of students elected hv the student body. Each class selects its own representative, thereby enabling the respective classes to voice their opinions in matters of business affecting the school’s reputation and welfare. The organization serves as a medium through which the students can have a part in the administration of the school. Its aim, ideal, and purpose is to maintain the high standards for which the school has firmly stood throughout its history. All matter and conduct foreign to the teachings and principles of Christianity arc strictly prohibited. This steadfast adherence to the fundamental doctrines of Christianity is the keynote of Bethel. Consequently, students enjoy the privilege of receiving their instruction and training in a warm spiritual atmosphere. Both the faculty and the student body collaborate in a united effort to maintain this high moral and spiritual life. Thus, the importance and necessity of such an organization is evident. Sixty-six heard and responded to me i iu i i inv ■■•••• what late in life, and finding themselves unequipped with the necessary education to cope with the great task, they turned to Bethel. Here they receive their high school training which qualifies them for entrance to the Seminary. Apart from the advantages derived from the close contact with the Seminary, the Ministerial Students enjoy innumerable opportunities for Christian service. Throughout the entire school year, work is carried on in the various missions, boardinghouses, and old people’s homes. Sixty-seven ...... ”l s. it was a ...... kiv� vu icv.uiiteration to Him who has seen fit to call us into His service. It has given us joy to send letters to Missionaries now out on the field, and to send Christmas boxes to the children of Belgian Congo, and Nicaragua, Central America. The latter box was sent by the Missionary Band of the Academy. A burden of prayer has been laid on our hearts, for the work of the various fields, the missionaries and the native workers. And as we have prayed, we have kept our own call before us, realizing that God will use us to help answer these prayers. OFFICERS Edith Johnson...............................................................President William Swan...........................................................Vice-President Milder Carlson..............................................................Secretary Evelyn Fogclberg........................................Chairman Program Committee Sixty-eight -4 1930 B E T H A N NUAL 1930 ]-«■•- Missionary Band Spurgeon said. “The morning is the gate of the day and it should be well guarded with prayer.” The Missionary Band is an organization the aim of which is to maintain the religious atmosphere at Bethel. Every morning there is a prayer meeting to which every student who feels the need of prayer is invited, and there has God blest us as we have been before his throne on bended knees, and pleading lips beseeching him for power, grace and guidance for the coming day. The Missionary Band has also conducted the evening prayer meetings, and, besides, held meetings at old people’s homes, Missions, etc., and we do rejoice that wc can say that God has heard our prayer and crowned our labor with souls won for his kingdom. As we leave Bethel this spring we feel that the strength which we have received through our prayer togcthci with our fellow students will be a means by which wc might be able to spread the news of Christ in a more efficient manner than hitherto. Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement The last words of Olivia Johnson, Send three in my place,” arc not yet forgotten and neither has the work fo which she gave her talents, her time, yea. even her life, ended. During the past year several programs have been held when opportunity has been given to all to contribute money for the work of the movement. Wc thank God that people even outside Bethel have seen the importance of its work and have sent their contributions. The money received is used to build a library in the Philippine Islands in the honor of Olivia Johnson. It is the prayer of the students of Bethel that some day through the work of this movement the call of God might come to someone to go to the Philippine Islands and continue the work which Olivia Johnson began. The Athenaean Society 'Pile Athenaean Society is an organization exclusively for girls. Every girl, upon entering Bethel Academy, becomes a member of this society. It is an organization whose object is to develop the talents of the girls in speaking in public, to give them something worth while in a literary sense, and to bring them into social contact with each other. Every meeting we have had lias proved a blessing. We gathered at two o’clock either in our Chapel or down around the tables in the dining room. All our programs began with hymns, Scripture, and prayer. Then we would listen to messages which never failed to be helpful. That the Athenaean Society may continue to be a blessing in the future years is the wish of the Society of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-nine and Thirty. Sixty-nine -■ 11930 BETH ANN UAL 1930 } - Top Row: George Wcise, Hilding Lind, Leroy Darner Front Row: Rimer Josephson. Rdward Reiff, Aleck Olson The Alpha Beta Society The Alpha Beta Society is one of special interest in school life at Bethel Academy. The aim of the society is not only to have interesting programs, ’nut also to serve to develop the student's talents, and to cultivate leadership among the students. Bethel Academy is a member of the Twin City Inter-Academic Forensic League. This fact makes it possible for the students to compete with students of other schools in Declamatory and Oratorical Contests and also in Debate. By taking part in these various programs the students are given an opportunity to appear before the public, which always proves beneficial. The society holds its meetings every other Saturday evening. Programs of various natures have been given. The members of the Expression department had charge one evening. All preliminary contests in the school are sponsored by the society. The programs arc followed by a social hour in which the students may learn to know each other better. During the past year we have spent this hour in the gymnasium playing various games. Seventy is natural that wc should na c .« - tlic Swedish language. This is the purpose of Svea Society. Every two weeks wc give a program in the Swedish language and our meetings during the past year have been very 'ell attended. It is customary every spring to have a declamatory contest in the Swedish language open to all who are interested and wish to enter. Five contestants took part this year. First prize was won by Christopher Westlund, while Lydia Johnson won second prize. The Svea Society endeavors to interest more students in the Swedish language and give them an opportunity to practice Swedish by taking part in programs, etc. We hope that the Svea Society will continue its meetings in future years as it has in the past and that more students will he interested in learning the language that was loved and spoken by those who founded Hethel Academy. Seventy-one AAjtiii Association One of the purposes of the Alumni Association is to work for our Alim Mater. For a number of years the question of decorating the Academy building has been talked about in out meetings. During the past year, however, we have really started the work which has now been almost completed by the School Hoard. The Reception Room in the Academy has been transformed into an attractive room through the efforts of the Alumni Association which paid for the paint and labor. The Association also paid for the labor for painting the lower hall in the Academy building. The Academy has an Alumni Day in the spring of each year on which day the alumni who find it possible to do so gather at Bethel. The Association gives a program at the chapel in the morning and a program in the afternoon. The Association has a dinner and business meeting in the evening after which there arc basketball games. Since the Berhannual was published last year, two of our members have gone out to foreign fields as missionaries. They are Roger Wickstrand (25). who is now in Assam, India, and Esther Hodicn (22), who is in Abyssinia, Africa. We wish for all our missionaries God’s blessing in the work of His kingdom. Two members of our Association left our number during the past year. Miss Vivian Corrcll, who was numbered among the class of 1929, passed away on May 1, 1929, and Roy Wexlcr, class of 1928, on November 27, 1929. We are sorry for the loss of these two consecrated young people, but our loss is Heaven’s gain. Seventy-tuso ■ { 1930 BETHANNU A L 1930 (Eatenfcar Seventy-three - { 1930 B ETHA N NUAL 1930 ]{— Sayings Prof. Carlson: ‘‘Theorem please.” Prof. A. J. W.: “That’s easy. Just learn it that’s all.” Miss Dahlen (in a recent oration) : “I’m thankful too.” Prof. Carlson: “How do you know?” Miss Nelson: “Let’s not have any Men’s Ladies Aid today.” Prof. H. C. VV.: “Only ten pages, you’ll have a good time with it.” Miss Anderson: “Will you all pronounce that please?” Mrs. A. M. S.: “Can vou all spell that without my writing it on the board?” Harold J.: “What is so rare as a warm day in March and no wind?” Lars G.: A cheerful companion who doesn’t talk too much.” Paul P.: “What is college bred, Ted?” Ted A.: “They make college bred my boy, from the flour of youth and the dough of old age.” Dog Catcher: “Does your dog have a license?” Ralph G.: “Yeah, he’s just covered with ’em.” Maggy: “There are several things 1 can count on.” V. K.: “What are they?” Maggy: “My fingers.” LcRoy I).: “I’m a thought reader. I can tell exactly what a person is thinking.” Margaret L.: “In that case, I beg your pardon.” Rob A.: “I hear you arc always at the bottom of the class. Can’t you get another place?” Dorthca T.: “No, all the others arc taken.” Gladys K.: “Roland is frightfully shallow.” Evelyn S.: “Mentally, perhaps, but not physically. He took dinner at my house last Sunday.” Stanley H.: “They say that History repeats itself. I wish I had one that did.” Seventy-four ‘ CHURCH HOMES FOR BETHEL STUDENTS WHERE YOU | ! ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. Compliments of Compliments of First First Swedish Baptist Church Swedish Baptist Church ST. PAUL 13th Ave. and 8th St. South, Payne Ave. and Sims St. Minneapolis, Minn. Central Swedish Baptist Church One block S. W. from Snclliug and University Aves. You arc cordially invited to visit The Elim Swedish Baptist Church, 13th Ave. and Madison St. N. E., Minneapolis, Minnesota. R. A. Arlander, Pastor Eric N. Lindholm, Pastor The First Home of Bethel Academy A Friendly Church Where Students Are Always Welcome. For Time of Services, See the Students’ Hand Book Lake Park Baptist Church Pascal, near Como { 9:45 Bible School | 10:50 Morning Worship | 5:00 Vesper Service j 7:00 Evening Worship We desire to express our sincere and hearty thanks to the students of Bethel for their interest and cooperation and we invite them to continue to join with us in worship and service of God. Books True to the Book for Sale at the Union Gospel Mission Book Corner Religious Books, Bibles, Gospel Records, Cards, Tracts, Etc. 235 E. Seventh Street SAINT PAUL, MINN. j Seventy-five What Is Your Greatest Ever-Growing Interest? There Cannot Be Anything Greater Than the Christian Education Offered At BETHEL INSTITUTE 1480-92 North Snelling Avenue DEPARTMENTS: ACADEMY, A. J. Wingbladc, A. M., Principal. College and Seminary Preparatory, Music, Public Speaking and Bible Courses. Accredited. Graduates working successfully in Home and Foreign fields. Enrollment 235. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Karl J. Karlson, Ph. D., Dean. Courses leading to Th. G., Th. B., and B. D. Enrollment 40. BIBLE AND MISSIONARY TRAINING DEPARTMENT, offers in the English language high grade training in biblical subjects, fitting students for all lines of religious and missionary work. Enrollment 53. 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 Bethel Institute St. Paul, Minn. ... Seventy-six j I I i i i i i i i j i i i i i i i i i i i 9 i I I i ! I i rReady to Serve ER training completed. Her life before her. Where not may the path of this new nurse lead ? 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