Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1931 volume:

Ex L i b r i s THE BETHANNUAL 193 1 TENTH ANNUAL PUBLICATION By Students of Bethel Academy FRANCKS MAY ANDERSON To one whose anniversary of faithful, willing services at Bethel coincides with the Bethannual, and who has won our respect and admiration, we affectionately dedicate this issue. ANN ANDERSON Editor LEONARD Tl'RNQUIST Business Manager THE BKTHANNUAL : 1931 ! - Ass Anderson Editor, Brt iannual Lekoy Damak Editor, Clarion Eunice Mii.uk Asst stunt Editor, Bri tannual Amy Lambert Editor. Bethanmud '30 The Bethannual and Clarion The staff not only edits the Bethannual but also the Clarion, which is our monthly school paper. The Clarion reflects fully the school life and every phase of it is represented. It not only serves to stimulate and maintain the school spirit, and the interest of the students, but enables friends and former students, as well as parents of the students, to keep in touch with the work and activities of Bethel. I)r. Hagstrom’s monthly message is of great help and members of the faculty contribute to each issue. Although the Bethannual and Clarion are published by students, much of the credit is due to our advisor. Prof. H. C. Wingbladc. Six - THE BETHANNUAL : 193 1 } - The Bethannual and Clarion Staff Esth er Christ exsox Margaret Nyi.of. . Eunice Miller ... Axx Anderson ...... Leroy Damar....... Clarice Johnson. .. Amy Lambert....... Margaret Lofroth .. Bror Lundgren..... Harold Lindquist... Leonard Turxquist Charles Geiger William Adam ...... H. C. Wingbi.ade . . . Willard Sanders ... Gladys Krook...... Kenneth Larson ... Walter Olson ..... Standing .....Freshman Reporter . . . Sophomore Reporter Asst. Editor Bethannual ......Editor Bethannual ........ Editor Clarion . . .Asst. Editor Clarion . . Editor Bethannual '30 ....... Senior Reporter Asst. Business Manager . . . Asst. Adv. Manager ......Business Manager Ad vc rtising M a n age r ................Collector ..................Adviser ...............Collector ..Circulation Manager ...............Collector ..........Sports Editor Seven THE BETHANNUAL : 1931 ►- Contents BOOK I Foreword Faculty Scenes HOOK II Classes Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen HOOK III Organizations • ' Literary . Religious HOOK IV M usic Music Expression BOOK V Athletics Basketball Football Baseball Girls’ Athletics F.iijhl ‘'Foreword” The present edition of the annual. History tells us. marks the tenth anniversary of The hetlwnnual. Wc trust that as you have occasion to glance through these pages in the future, you may recall many happy memories, and that you may again be grateful for your school days at Bethel. To the members of the staff and to those who have so willingly offered their time and talent toward making the annual what it is. we wish to express our sincere thanks. -■ T H E B E T H A N N UAL 193 1 r - G. Arvid Hagstrom, I).I). President II is kingly virtues might have claimed a throne. THE B E THAN N UAL : I 9 3 I -4 President's Message Two of the greatest universalizing forces in tl� i world are Christianity and education. The former is ihe greater and more influential of the two, Thev level all clavscs. distinctions, ages and ranks of the human family. The cooperation of the two as renresented b Christian education is the most potent force in all the world for making and molding character, and the upbuilding and constructing a safe and sane human society. This is the process in which Bethel plays a distinct and definite part. No national or other lines can debar or exclude from the privileges and blessings thus offered. As an instance of how ail classes of people arc equalized according to disposition, abilitv, and personal application we quote from C. M. S. in a religious journal: “The two young people who brought to Kansas the highest awards for home economics and swine husbandry are Orcn Rcusscr of Clearwater, and Thelma Tjaden of Kcchi. The names of the all-American football team selected bv a committee of well known college coaches read like a telephone directory of Sweden, Denmark, Russia, Japan and Iceland. The two young Americans who have recently received the prizes as the healthiest boy and girl of the 4-H clubs of the United States have the good old fashioned names of Bodenhamer and Snydergaard. The finest specimen of athletic superiority in a mid-western university bear the names of Thor A. Larsen and Toyohiko Tjeiro. But what of it? The finest Greek scholar in my own university bore the name of Svend Thorenson. The Phi Beta Kappa awards went to Jenson Waldcnschift, Pendrift Borg, and Canute Wend berg. If, as Senor Marconi said the other night, speaking from Rome into my home in Topeka. Kansas, the time is coming in the knowledge of radio activity when the nations of the earth shall be practically united in a knowledge of one another to such an extent as to preclude the possibility of war on account of brotherly interest in and frienship for one another, what matter whether a man's name is Jones or Runymcad ? One of the finest pictures in the Book of Revelation is that picture of the time to come when all tongues and languages shall blend in one great universal chorus singing together the one universal song of the Redeemed. Everyone is human before he is anything else, and the likenesses of the different members of the human race arc far greater than the differences. Doubtless one of the larger ministries that Bethel Institute achieves is the contribution that is made to this larger vision of a Christ for all the world and the world for Christ, or the Gospel for all mankind, regardless of creed, color, race or condition. This Gospel i carried forth, not only bv the preacher, the missionary, in the most commonly accepted meaning of that term—the singer, but also by the teacher, the writer, the business man and woman, the Christian printer, tradesman, the homemaker and every other one who has caught the vision of a universal Saviour, a Redeemer for all the world, and who carries or broadcasts His message to men, women and children in all parts of the world. It is this that is the foundation of that conduct which makes Christian character and integrity possible. There is but one rule of conduct for anyone to do the right thing. The cost may be dear in money, in friends, in influence, in labor, in a prolonged and painful sacrifice; but the cost not to do right is far more dear. You pay in the integrity of your manhood, in honor, in truth, in character. You forfeit your soul’s content and welfare, your life's useful issue, and for a timely gain you barter eternal values. Every factor, every activity at Bethel Institute, including its publications—The Clarion, Bethel Evangel and Bethannual—has the one purpose in mind, to better equip and prepare students and young people for this sterling character and greatest of all tasks, the winning of the world to the Triumphant and Victorious Christ. This remains ever true, even though the daily grind of common and seemingly monotonous task' seem very remote from the great goal ahead. But such is the work of the Christian religion and its child that of Christian education. Everyone that h3s even a small share therein need not be discouraged for he is engaged in a real task, one that is a universalizing influence among the nations of the world. It has to do with the shaping of the thinking processes of man and lifting their gaze, their aspiration upward and Heavenward. God speed Bethannual of 1931 on its way in making its contribution toward the worthy prize of the upper calling in Christ Jesus! G. ARVID HAGSTROM. Eleven - THE BETHANNUAL : 19 31 fc- Built on the rock that is steady in storm, “House of God.’ by thy faith ever stand! Fervent in spirit and serving the Lord— Souls for thy fruitage, and men strong in God. —Fouts. Twelve THE BETHANNUAL : 1931 Faith’s vision hath found rich fulfillment in thee, The prayers of the faithful fail not with the Lord; Thy walls stand like first-fruits of marvelous growth, God’s witness to teachings firm—grounded in truth. —Fouts. Thirteen 19 3) - { T H E B E T HANK U A L i- ' «- - () stately pile whose arched halls Breathe out the wisdom of the past. And echo to the sage today. Discerning that but truth shall last. —Campbell. Fourteen • A THE BETH ANN UAL : 1931 fc- A. j. WINGBLADE, A.M. Principal ' Type of the wise who sour, but never roam, True to the kindred point of Heaven and Homer II. C. WINGBLADE 'Pure as the naked heavens, majestic, free, So did'st thou rave! on life's common way, In cheerful tjodliness, and yet thy heart The loveliest duties on self did lay. ANNA M. SWEDBERG True dignity abides with her alone IT ho in the silent hour of inward thought. Can still respect and still ever herself In lowliness of heart. C. E. CARLSON Thou hast both valor and wisdom.' T H E B ETH A N N U A I, 19 3 1 i - B. A. FINSTROM ut rich he veas of holy thoue ht an,I Kork. He was n so a learned man. ETHEL PALBEN Our hearty leaped up to ter her tome; Each loved her heller than the other. ALICE JOHNSON She hath a natural wise sincerity, .7 simple truthfulness, and they have lent her a difruity. FRANCES MAY ANDERSON Whose c;ell taught mind the present age sue past ESTHER SAHEL . . . there abides a peace of thine man did not make and can not mar. Seventeen TH E B E T H A N N U A T 19 3 1 - A LI DA SNESRl!) Il' tol sweet delights a tjuiel life affords. GEORGE FIULTGREN Endowed with such a voice, so like the voices of the gods.” A. II. Oil ERG Like a minstrel he strikes the chords. ADOLPH OLSEN EDITH LOUISE LARSON “Music resembles poetry; in each are name- •• _ _ . livelier flower less graces which no methods teach and On'earth was never sown.’ which a master hand alone can reach. Eighteen - f THE BETH ANN UAL : 193 1 Senior Class Motto : Character is the diamond that cutteth all stones.” Colors: H'hi tc G rent Flower : Szveet Peas T ncuty T H E B K T H A N N UAL : 1 9 3 1 Class Poem By Roi.and-Luxdgrex The goal which long we yearned for Is reached through toil and strife; We stand before the open door That leads us into life. We long to start the battle And test our sword and spear. The brains that once were idle Will serve; we feel no fear. Farewell, we bid thee, Bethel, Where four long years we spent; Thou art of schools the model, A place from Heaven sent. Through weary days of labor, Through joyous hours of play, Thou wast to us an arbor Where every nook was gay. We always shall remember What sang of yore a bard— That it is only character That cuttcth stone so hard. This virtue, we assure thee, We know we can possess Through mercy brought from Heaven, And not our righteousness. Twenty-one -4 T H E BETHANNUAL : 19 3 1 fc« H. C. WINGBLADE Class Adviser Enough to say—he is “a chief beloved. T enty-U-JO THE B E T H A N NUAL : 1931 -♦H ►- Message to the Seniors Wc arc told that when Cecil Rhodes lay on his death bed lie expressed the regret: “So little done; so much to do.” And yet I suppose he had lived as much as several ordinary men, for. ns he said to Queen Victoria, lie had been building a new empire in Africa. Seniors are called by that name because they are older and more advanced than other classes; and yet, as Columbus put it when looking across the sweeping Atlantic: “There is more beyond.” I am sure that each member of the Senior Class feels that comparatively little has been done, and that very much more remains. Of course. That is well. It gives him all the more reason for staying alive and keeping up courage and enthusiasm. What, then, is the great need for a successful issue? The traveler must have a goal; the worker must have a purpose; the human heart must have an ideal. Emerson said: “Hitch your wagon to a star.” Another has said: “Hitch your star to a wagon.” We need to dream dreams, and then wc need to live those dreams. The heart must have light and love and courage, but those qualities must brighten and empower the most ordinary event. What shall the Senior choose as his goal? Life decisions will vary widely. Suffice it to say that every successful life must take into consideration “others.” Ask yourself the question: What can 1 do to touch and brighten other lives most? What is the great human need, and how can I help to fill it? The time for happiness is not the future; it is the present. If you are to be happy, you must be happy now, and the way to be happy now is “to do something for somebody quick.” Enlarge upon that infinitely and you have the life that is Christ. The top of “ten thousand mornings” to the Class of nineteen hundred thirty-one. —H. C. WlNCBLADE. i T H K B E T HANNUAL : 19 3 1 } - KENNETH RAYMOND LARSON “He spoke; they hearkened and obeyed.” President of Senior ('lass, ’31; Treasurer of Alpha Beta, '31 ; Declamatory Contest, '30; Oratorical Contest. '31; Debating Team, '31; Basketball, '31; Tennis, 30, '31; Clarion Staff, '31; Chorus. ROLAND LUNDGREN My mind to me a kingdom if. Ministerial Student; Vice President of Svca. '2$; President of Svea. '29; President of Missionary Band. 28. '29, '30; Vice President of Missionary Band, '30, '31; Student Council, '28, '29, '30; Advertising Manager of Clarion. '29, '30: Advertising Manager of Bcthannual, '30. EDNA DANIELSON She freaks tilth friendly, helpful wisdom.' Secretary of Senior Class, '31 ; Chorus. HILDA PETERSON A little lau jh, a little son . Helps the dreary days atony.” A Capclla Chorus; Vice President of Svca; Vice Pie'ident of Alpha Beta; Treasurer of Senior Class. MARGARET V. LOFROTII With thy dear keen joyanee Languor cannot he. Shadow of annoyante A ’ever came near thee. Basketball, '29, '30, '31; Senior Class Reporter, '30. '31; Chorus: President of Alpha Beta, '30; Vice President of Alpha Beta, '31; Girls' Glee Club. MAC KEEN HEDLl'NI) Shy and demure, hut full of fun.” Chorus; Gym. 30. LOYIS HANSON Coolness and absence of heat and haste indicate fine yutilities.” Chorus; Basketball, '29, ’30; Trcasurci of Athcn-can, '30. Twenty-four THE BETHA N NUAL : I 9 3 I ANNA HOLBV “Modesty and quietness tire hers.' Chur un HARRIS W. C. LINDQUIST “In all thy humors, whether grave or mellow, Thou’rt such a louehy. testy, pleasant fellow. Football. TO; Basketball. '29. TO. T1; Baseball. Tl; Sergeant-at-Arms; Track, 29. LUCILLE B. ANDERSON She speaks. behaves and acts just as she ought. Chorus. ALECK OLSON He kepi his plaee amongst the h ghesl. Treasurer of Freeman Class, 2S; Student Council, 30; Secretary of Svea. TO; Vice President of Missionary Band, 30; Secretary of Missionary Band. 31; Debate, 30; Ministerial Student. DOROTHY INMAN To live, and art, and serve the future hour. Debat ini', 2$; Declamatory, 30; Chorus; Basketball. 30; Tumbling, ‘30; Tennis, 30. ANN MARIE ANDERSON Devout, ye! eheerfu!; pious, not austere. To others lenient, to herself sincere. Student Council, 27, 2S, 29; Editor of Clarion, 29; Editor of Bcthannutd, 31; President of Oratorical Contest, 31; Baseball, 31; Track, 31. Sophomore Class; Declamatory, 2$, '29; Swedish Declamatory, TO. 31 ; Vice President of Alpha Beta, 30. 31; Secretary of Freshman Class; Reporter. Freshman and Sophomore; Secretary of Svea Society, 2S; Chorus. MILDRED WAHLEN Tit) modesty is a candle to thy virtue.' Chorus. Twenty-five -4 T H K B E T H A N NUAL 19 3 1 SANFORD RICKER IT rite me ns one that loves Ins fellow men.' MRS. CALLIE BLOOM To know her is to love her, To name her but to praise. Chorus. TINA PANKRATZ .I little diamond is worth a mountain of { lass.” Chorus. BEATRICE FREDEEN She is a living; treasure as a faithful and true friend.” Chorus. WALTER OLSON Tilled to the brim with personality.” Sports Editor, '30, ’31; Football. '30; Baseball, '31; Chorus. LEROY DAMAR True worth needs no interpreter.” Chorus; 2nd Basketball Team, '2S, '29; Advertising Manager of Clarion and Bethannual, '29, '30; Debating Team, ‘29, '30; President of Junior Class, '29. '30; Student Council. '30. '31; Basketball, '30. 31; Editor of Clarion, '30, 31. EUNICE MILLER She doelh the little kindness that others leave undone. Declamatory, '2$, '29, '30; Secretary of Alpha Beta, '29; Treasurer of Junior Class, '29, '30; Assistant Editor of Annual, '30, '31; Gym, '29; Glee Club, '29; Secretary of Sophomore Class, '2S, '29; Chorus; Secretary of Athenean; Debate, ‘30; Secretary ot Alpha Beta, 31. Twenty-six -4 THE BETH ANNUAL : 193 1 K- IRENE JOHNSON' Her smiling teas full, simple and coy.” Chorus. GENEVIEVE JOHNSON Her loveliness breaks its everywhere.” Chorus; Declamatory Contest, ‘30; Gym, ‘30, '31. RUTH L. BERNTSON .V creature not too bright or good. For human nature's daily food.” Treasurer of Svea Society, '30; Girls' Glee Club. 'SO; Chorus. MARGARET BRANDT Modesty is to merit as shades to figures in a future, giving it strength and beauty.” Secretary of Athcncan. '23; Secretary of Sophomore Class, '2S; Vice President of Junior Class. '2S; Chorus. WINN I FRED KAUFFMAN That s Fright He st, gravest, iiisest. kindest one.' Chorus. FLORENCE BARKER Outward sunshine, inward joy.' PAUL PETERSON “He spake in winged words.” Chorus, '23. '29. '30; Basketball 2r.«l Team. '23. '30; EVELYN JONES Thou has no sorrow in thy song. So winter in thy year.” Chorus; Gym, '30. Twenty-seven - THE BETHANNUAL : 1931 STANLEV HANSON Thou dost on;it thyself.” Baseball, '27-'3I; Chorus; '27 31; Basketball, ‘30. HAZEL CLARE TODD “Those t racrjut nets. Those thousand decencies that daily flow From all her words and actions. Chorus; Treasurer of Atheucan. ‘31; (Jym, '2$. ‘29. ELNA DANIELSON “.7 heart to conceive, the understanding to direct Secretary of Svca Society. ‘30; Treasurer of Missionary Band, ‘30; Chorus. ELVERA STROM Quiet, hut full of the spirit that makes big things possible.” Chorus; Basketball, '28. ‘29. GEKTRl'DE DeWITT ■' love tranquil solitude And such society As is quiet, wise, and good. Declamatory Contest, '30. RCTII KETCH AM Dependable in duty. Cheerful in word. Active in mind.” Chorus. DORIS MARTINSON She is mild and modest.” Chorus; Basketball. '29. T wenty-eight - THE BETH A N N UAL : 1931 );«•- GLADYS KROOK Tht heart of honor. The tonijue of truth. Chorus; Basketball Tram, '30. ‘31; Swedish Declamatory, '30; Declamatory, '30. ROY HANSON Most blameless is he, (entered in the sphere of torn non things.” Chorus. BERTHA BERQC1ST With malice toward none. With charity for all. With firmness in the right.” Secretary ar.d Treasurer of Freshman Class. 2$, '29; Secretary of Student Council, '29, '30; Secretary of Svea. 30. '31; Chorus; Declnmatorv, '30. 31. EULALIE M. L. BERN We meet thee like a pleasant thought.' Chorus; Declamatory. DORIS KASTLl'ND .• maid forever dear, forever kind.” Pianist. Alpha Beta. '2S. '29. '30. '31; Pianist, Chapel, '30; Pianist, Athcncan, ‘30; Secretary of Junior Class. '30; President of Athenean. '31; Chorus; A Capella Chorus, '29; Student Council. ELEANOR BRCBAKER Her grace of motion and of look, the smooth and stately majesty of step. Declamatory Contest. '31; Gym, '27, '2$, '29; Chorus. DORIS Fl'RST Her winning smile and glee of sunshine fell. Chorus. JOHN JOHNSON ‘The best portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered, ads of kind• ness and of love.” Twenty-nine -4 THE BETHANNUAL : 1931 fc -When We Were Young £ Buth Ketch am Gladys A rook Aardanet LoFrobh Eleanor Jllja haze Clare' Aareen Brubaker ™ Todd Ann waiter Olson Anderson p □vera Strom Irene Johnson w Marris Lindcjuisb w Elna Danielson L EdnaDanlelson Kenneth Larson ' ► y Lucille I® Eunice Hiller And erson Doris Furst Aina Pankroti Beatrice Freeden LeKoi) and Margaret Doris Aarlenson Damer Thirty THE BETH ANN UAL : 193 1 - History (As We've Made It) In the year of 1827, about thirty pioneers started out for the West in a covered wagon. The grass was green, flowers were blooming, birds were singing. Everything was fresh and green. Enthusiasm permeated the group from the very beginning. In the driver’s seat sat Bror Lundgrcn who had been chosen by the other pioneers as driver of the covered wagon. At his side sat Miss Frances May Anderson, who acted as a guide to the company and adviser to the driver. Ann Anderson was the journalist and Aleck Olson took care of the financial end. The trail became more strange as they journeyed along. In the distance, oftentimes. they could see what appeared to he insurmountable hills. But, as their horses were strong and persevering, they managed to reach the summits. But it was not all struggles. They spent several social times together and became better acquainted. The trail led them to a trading post where they stopped and sold a great many copies of a certain book they were selling. For this they received a reward. (Beth-annua! Sales Contest.) After leaving the trading post they journeyed on until they came to a small settlement. Here they decided to stop for a few days of recreation. When they resumed their journey, they found to their disappointment that some of their members were not continuing their journey. But they were very happy to find that others had joined them. Although the first driver had been very efficient, the group thought it well to relieve her of the responsibility and Ann Anderson was given this position. 1'his time Miss Margaret Dahlen consented to be their guide. Della Skooglund was financier and Ann Anderson was also journalist. The days began to lengthen as they proceeded on their way. The verdure and freshness of spring developed into the beauty and richness of summer. After having journeyed on for many more miles, they became weary of the journey and felt the need of a hit of recreation. So they let their horses graze while they enjoyed a period of social gaiety. (Sophomore Automobile Party.) They resumed their journey feeling much refreshed. They met many difficulties hut these they surmounted and began to feci greater confidence in themselves. On and on they traveled. They had just climbed one hill when they came upon a settlement. Here they stopped for a short time and enjoyed the hospitality of these people very much. But they were urged on by the call of the “West.” T hirty-one -it THE BETHAKNUAL : 1931 They decided it was now time to change offices again. LcRov I), became driver, Eunice M.. financier, and Roland Lundgren. journalist. After they had traveled on for many miles, they followed out the suggestion of their adviser. Miss Dahlen. and had a party. This turned out to be very exciting as a hand of Indians ran off with their delicacies. But they finally did receive them, however. Just as they rounded a bend in the road, they came upon another covered wagon which was going in the same direction as they were. Wishing to show the congeniality which they felt towards this other group, they invited them to a repast. Everyone came in his finest attire. This added to the dignity of the occasion. Each one had a very good time—especially Margaret Eofroth and Edwin Backie, who went fishing. The other group soon reached it destination and this group stopped a short while to help their friends get settled. During this vacation Edwin Backie was attracted by a beautiful young maiden who consented to be his wife. His marriage, however, did not prevent him from continuing his journey. 'Phis body of pioneers was now on the last end of its journey. A high mountain loomed up before them in their pathway. But. as they were pioneers in the real sense of the word, they did not falter with Kenneth Larson driving. Margaret L. and Hilda Peterson were journalist and financier, respectively. The scenery became more rich and beautiful the farther they went. They experienced many thrills in this new and beautiful land. It was indeed a wonderful experience. Although funds were low by this time, they decided to have a party anyway. Their wise friend and guide, now Prof. H. C. Wingblade. suggested that each one make a study of some definite thing along the way. Every person responded to this and received much benefit from the work spent on these subjects. But they were not so much engaged in their work that they forgot their social times. One very happy occasion was a feast given them by another group of pioneers. And now this hand, which was largely the same as that which had started out, although some had stopped off and several had joined them, were nearing their destination. Although they had enjoyed this long, beautiful, and interesting trip very much, there was much joy in every heart when they reached their goal. And they immediately set about to build up a new Utopia. —M. W.; E. D.; R. L. T hirty-tvjo - � •{ T HE BETH A N NUAL : I 9 5 i Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1931 We. the Senior Class of 1931, of Bethel Academy, of the State of Minnesota, being of sound mind and legal age, do hereby, in our last will and testament, bequeath, to-wit: First—We bequeath our sincere appreciation to the faculty for all the conscientious instructions they have given us. Second—To the Juniors of 31 we bequeath the front scats of the chapel. Third—To the Sophomore class, our ability in winning the Bethannual contests. Fourth—To the Freshman class our success in attaining the peaks of learning; And to each individual as follows: Eleanore Brucbakcr’s love letters to Otto Tjadcn. Edna and Elna Danielson’s part in water fights to Marian Alden. Bertha Bcrquist s sensiblcness and Tina Pankratz’s soberness to Irene Jacobson. Roland Lundgren’s love affairs to Harold Lindquist. Eulalie Bern’s smile to Louise Johnson. Beatrice Fredecn’s dimples to Bror Lundgren. Winnitred Kauffman's wise cracks to Boh Ashbaek. Evelyn Jones’ modesty to Dorothy Wingblade. Dorothy Inman's slowness—and Margaret Brandt’s boisterousness to Jane Ewald. Hilda Peterson’s nonsense to Earl Larsen. Doris Martinson's tallness to Miriam Gagnelius. John Johnson’s shortness to Willard Sanders. Walter Olson’s and Paul Peterson’s quietness to Bud Hoffman. Anna Holby’s and Elvera Strom’s noisiness to Esther Peterson. Margaret Lofroth’s boy friends to Rosetta Lawrence. Thirty-three - THE BETHANNUAL : 1931 ►“ Doris Eastlund's musical ability to Don Lindgrcn. Ruth Ketcham’s hope chest to Bill Adam. Maureen Hedlund’s and Geneive Johnson’s ability to type to George Warner. Kenneth Larson’s innocence to Dorothy Johnson. Mrs. Gallic Bloom’s house-keeping ability to Clarice Johnson. Eunice Miller’s stage fright to Vernadcll Kronstedt. Sanford Rickers’ spectacles to Agnes Jansen. Ann Anderson’s knowledge of Como Park to Harriet Havlish. Lucille Anderson’s twin brother to Amy Lambert. Gertrude De Witt’s reserve to Flo Robertson. Lovis Hanson’s beau to Margrct Urban. Gladys Krook’s neatness and Ruth Berntson’s optimism to Ruth Anderson. Mildred Wahlcn’s studiousness to Lloyd Magnuson. Hazel Clare Todd’s love of Virgil to Lillian Nelson. Rov Hanson’s seriousness and Stanley Hanson's love of study to John Dikkers. LeRoy’s love dreams to Irma Nelson. Florence Barker’s love of elocution to Phyllis Lkholm. Harris Lindquist's love of Mechanic Art’s girls to Harold Jensen. Lastly:—We wish to appoint Prof. H. C. Wingblade Chief Executor of this will. Sealed, published, and declared by the Class of 1931. the testators, who have to this, our will, set our hands and closed our seals this twenty-eight day of April in the notably year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred Thirty-one. (Signed) THE CLASS OF 1931. Witnesses: R. B., B. F., and D. I. Thirty-four - l THE BETH ANN UAL : 19 3 1 K Sen tors As We Know Them NAME WEAKNESS PASSWORD HOBBY Leroy Damar . Ann-imation By crackv ..Slinging hash. Rov Hanson .Absence from class I don’t know . . . . .Working at Montgomerys. Gludvs Krook . Shortening salts Dct knallsr ock Getting her front teeth gor knocked out. Genevieve Johnson . . .Spit curls Oh! say kid Showing her dimples. Dorothy Ininan .The latest .Oh! my dear Looking up the front stairway. Loyis Hanson .Alumnus .Aw shucks! .Getting letters. Paul Peterson .Oratorical abilitv . G’s! .Carol-ing. Walter Ol on .His permanent wave You bet your boots .Arguing in Sociology. Aleck Olson Doing charity work for Yeeah! Proving the woman’s the dorm girls place is in the home. Stanley Hanson .Blushing .What's the U'e? .Visiting Charlie Hasset. John Johnson .Eng. IV and cream puffs Perzaclv! . . . . Imitating Amos n Andy. Kenneth Larson .Hamburgers .Man Alive! . .Calling class meetings. Harris Lindquist • Chocolate bars Ileissc Hundi!.. Watching for Miss Nelson. Roland Lundgren .Beulah Land! • No. do you? .. Proving he’s right. Winnifred Kauffman Her sole—walking across Oh! Jooones! Writing class songs. the fair ground Doris Eastlund .Prolonging her S’s I ll say! . Tickling the ivories. Beatrice Fredeen Expressing her sub- Oh! for goodness Having week-end guests. conscious thoughts sakes! Anna Holbv .Swedish brogue Because! . . Looking at the world over her specks. Ruth Ketchain .Her name • Oh ! for crying out loud ! Conversing with Aleck. Maureen Hedlund .Ketcham Oh! Man! Excusing her short-hand. Margaret Lofroth .Plug hats • Couldn’t vou die! Sitting on the tables. Thirty-five THE BETH ANN UAL I 9 3 1 ) - Seniors As We Know Them NAME WEAKNESS PASSWORD HOBBY Sanford Ricker ...Grace I reckon -Lecturing. Lucille Anderson Lessons Mv dear .Dav dreaming. Ann Anderson . .Leroy . Ooooli? . Kitchening. Ruth Bcrntson . .Charles I (first) .Ouch! .Pleasure riding. Florence Barker .Ironing shirts for the clergy Oh, fie! on you Studying the stars from the Chapel roof. Bertha Bcrquist .. .River-Lake Tab. ...... I thot I d pass out.Curling her hair. Eulalie Bern .. Pavne Ave .Oh! Heck Walking to school. Gallic Bloom Bookstore hills .Oh. Elmer! .Doubling i:t History. Margaret Brandt ...Spelling • Certainly Getting in Dutch. Eleanore Brubaker Deutsch letters .Oh. Toad! Pleasing Sncsrud. Evelyn Jones ..Kidding Charles .Say, you! Proving everyone is insane. Doris Martinson Chocolate bon boils .... • Oh. cars! Tennis. Tina Pankratz ...Deutsch -We haven't heard it Going to Yellowstone Park. Hilda Peterson Swedish language .... .Va-sa! Match hunting. Elvcra Strom .. .Marcels • Oh. goodness! . Petting horses. Hazel Clare Todd .That’s terrible! . Being lovable. Mildred Walden ...Chemistry . Didn’t you think that Swedish was hard today ? Getting A’ . Eunice Miller ...Idealizing some people Do you? or don't you ? Saying the unsaid. Elna Danielson ...Being taken for Edna . Yaaa—hut—! . Sewing (?). Gertrude Dewitt Say! Keeping Silence. Edna Danielson ...Giving Gkc lessons Oh. Buy! Water fight'. T liirly-slx -4 THE B E T H A N N U A L T hirty-stvcu THE BETHANNUAL : 1931 K— -4 Class Song l ime is passing swiftly from us. Bethel days from us have Hcd. Lean the harder on the Master By His hand you must be led. Hear Him gently pleading calling Each dear classmate one and all, Ere you leave for greater service. Answer first His loving call. Farewell, then to you dear classmates Farewell, teachers kind and true We will cherish ever gladly. All that we have learned from you. Soon from Bethel’s halls we'll journey: Other friends must take our place For a goal is set before us. We must strive to win the race. Here we’ve fellowshipped together Teacher, friend and classmate true, There is nought these ties can sever. Nought that can these tics undo: Look not back with hearts that sorrow; God is on His throne on high Seek for greater things tomorrow. Trust when e’en no help seems nigh. Refraix— Farewell, then to you dear classmates Farewell, Bethel, kind and true. We will cherish ever gladly. All that we have learned from you. —Winn if red Kaufman ’31. Thirty-right T HE BETH A N NUAL 19 3 1 Junior Class President.............................................Wm. Adam Secretary ...............................................CLARICE JOHXSOX Treasurer .........................................IRMA NELSOX Reporter ....................................................Amy LAMBERT Advisor .......................................... Miss Nelson T hnty-mne THE BETH ANN UAL : 193 1 )r— From Mr. Wingblade’s Desk, June 1, 1945 My collection of trained fiea is making a great success with the Ringling Brothers’ Circus. —Robert Ashback. I have given up my career of teaching anti plan to settle down to a quiet life on a farm in Hollywood. —Jake Ewald. 1 hitched my wagon to a star and I’ve had a fast ride all these years. 1 understand the rest of you are walking. —Bror Lundcren. My guitar is ;ill true to me. 1 have just invented a stringless kite. —George Werner. —Willard Sanders. I hope to reinstate of defense. The Minnesota State Fair rewarded me with the first prize for my chickens. —Dorothy Johnson. My reducing station I took myself a wife the 27th of May. —George Hoffman. My greatest event by the capturing of an Au At 7 o'clock every morning you can hear my cheerio talks over the National Broadcasting System. —Harold Jensen. hat-pin 3s a weapon —Lillian Nelson. 1 am the private secretary of the President of Utopia. —Esther Peterson. ias proved a success. —Louise Johnson. I am still conducting a home for the aged cats and friendless canary birds. —Irene Jacobson. the North Pole was tralian sunfish. —Bill Adams. 1 had a very interesting trip through Europe. I am glad, however, to be back in America. —Phyi.i.is Ekholm. I am selling Desert. umbrellas in the Sahara —Donald Lincgren. I just returned from the Mayo Hospital in Rochester after being confined to the institution for five weeks. The physician said that I had a bad case of dandruff and they could not do anything for me. —Earl I.arson. Have just finished a series of lectures in the St. Paul Auditorium on “The Advantages of being a Nurse. —Agnes Janzen. I study human nature, and i know my subject. —Amy Lambert. I am continuing my research in ART.’’ I find it a very iniciesting subject. —Clarice Johnson. I maintain that the only permanent wave is ihe ocean wave. —Florence Robertson. forty ■ -4 THE BETH ANNUAL 1931 Fnrly-onf +i THE BETHANNUAL 19 3! ►- Last week 1 was stung in mv career. For many years I have been caretaker of an apiary in Miami. — Harriet Havi.isch. Have proved myself successful in training animal crackers at a Sanitary Food Co. in New York. —Miriam Gacnei.ius. I am still in charge of the Girls Rifle Club of Bethel. —Vernadei.i. Kronstedt. Signed a contract with KSTP recently to sing live nights a week. —John Dinners. I am lying on the sunny Palm Beach trying to get tanned. —James Davis. I find happiness in taking care of •'Bills. —Ruth Anderson . Since I have learned to use chop-sticks I enjoy my work among the Chinese. —Margaret Crban. I am enjoying my work as school superintendent of South Dakota. —Marion Ai.den. My missionary work in Congo keeps me very busy. ■Gertrude Lii.jigren. I am doing research work on the subject, 1 he Impossible Impossibilities of the Impossible.” —Margaret Knudsi.ein. I am known as the world’s gieate't authority on the subject, How to Tame Dormitory-mice. —Rosetta Lawrence. I am chief manager of the Ford Plant in St. Paul. —Haroi.d Lindquist. Mv latest painting has been placet! in the Royal Palace of England. —Otto Tjaoen. I am teaching domestic science in Juneau, Alaska. —Dorothy Winc.bi.ade. I am the Minnesota Superintendent of Public Instruction. —Elizaiieth Wall. Ich spreche immer Deutsch. —Herr Li.oyu Magnuson. 1 am revising the Mother Goose Rhymes. —Irma Nelson. V. Forty-two -« THE BETHANNUAL : i 9 3 1 f - Sophomore Class Pr?ildent ..................................LEONARD TURNQ U 1ST Secretary ..............................................E.MII. Blv Treasurer .................................................MARGARET URBAN' Reporter............................................MARCARET NV EOF .7ilvisor ..............................................Miss Paleen Forty-three -4 THE BETHANN UAL : 1931 li- News Casting In the living room of Leonard Turnquist and his wife, nee Florence Robertson. A chat concerning the affairs of the day proceeding between the 1 urnquists and Blys, when------- Mrs. Bly, nee Jane Ewald— It’s eight-thirty. Let’s turn on the radio and listen to ‘News Casting' ”. Mrs. Florence Turnquist— Let’s! You turn it on, Emil, you’re nearest to it.’’ Mr. Turmjuist— But the closing reports of the Stock Exchange arc given at this time and—” Mrs. Florence Turnquist tin a threatening tone of voice)— Leonard.” Mr. Turnquist— O very well, my dear.” Mr. Bly—“We must please the ladies.” Announcer. Isabel Moors— This is station SOPH announcing the Columbia Network. We now bring to you the regular evening features, ‘News Casting’ pre-•ented to you by the Edward Cambronne and Clarence Gustafson Manufacturing Company of New York, and announced to you by Wallace Langmadc.” “Tonight we have a big headliner, Grace Peterson has been elected President of the Planet Mars, Grace Peterson, formerly of Bethel Academy, was a favorite during the primaries as well as in the election. We all wish her success in the new office. Ruth Leech has been promoted to Chief Librarian of New York City's public •ibrarics and Ruth Davis will be her assistant! Both of these young ladies are experienced in library work and merit the position.” Lester Howctt, noted philosopher, says that the solar system is reversing its movements. He states that Mars is getting too close to Venus, therefore causing the sun to become hotter.” John Dikkcrs, the famous tenor of the day. won the endurance marathon for singing. He sang 117.009.600.000.007 words in 45 minutes and eight seconds. Chief of (women) Police of Chicago. Miss Mabel Johnson, proclaimed today that men caused fifteen more accidents per hour than women. Adolph Nelson, Shakespearian dramatist, was jailed for disturbing the peace while practicing ‘Julius Ceasar'.” Agnes Janzcn gave a syncopated concert for the benefit of the poor. The audience responded liberally with applause as well as checks and bills. Marvin Tjornhotn and Cora Rich, teachers of the Latin and Greek, announced that they would give lectures over the radio on Station B U N K every day for the next six weeks beginning at 3 P. M. daily.” Forly-four Forty-five THE BETHANNUAL 193 1 “Victor Shirling. inulti-millionaire oil magnate, is now giving away quarters instead of half dollars. He says times are not as prosperous as usual.” “Myrtle Xaslund and Joyce Sheldon have put on the market for the first time this year their one volume edition. ‘Who s Who in 1942.’ It has been the best seller for the first day.” ‘ Paul McMillan, internationally known florist, has discovered a new Howcr by splicing a tulip bulb with two apple seeds. The new dowers are very beautiful with tulip leaves and stems, mixed apple, and tulip petals in shape of a rose for the Mower. Mr. McMillan has patented the Mower.” “George Hoffman and his bride. Margaret Nylof. have gone as the first missionaries to Pluto, the newly discovered planet. They went in a Space Ship invented by Virginia Holmgren. It will be fifteen years before they can come home on their first furlough as this planet is 250 light years away.” “Mary Louise Sleeth. football coach of Bethel Academy, has decided not to have any boys on her team, because they are not feminate enough to play such a strenuous game.” “Margaret Urban has just written a new edition to her collections and writings on World History.” “Emil Klftmann has been awarded Transport Pilot's licenses after six years of ocean flying as stowaway. “Elsie Anderson and Bonnie Alden arrived today on the Steamer ‘Lucioccs’ with their chaperon. Marion Johnson. Each young lady had eight trunks of Parisian frocks.” “Loran Larson has been named poet laureate of England. He gained his position bv the writing of a poem called ‘Bona Regina’. ‘‘A new beauty shop. Comin Beskind. has been opened by Eleanor Raudcnbush on Fifth and Broadway. New York City.” “The most popular artists of the air have been chosen by the public. They are Violet Manuel and Martha McMillan of the Sherwood and Parker Refrigerator Company. The contest has been going on for three months, and the public’s choice has been cleverly made in the estimation of radio officials.” “Edna Lundgren. the famous lady explorer, in one of hei expeditions to the South Sea Isles found the long lost Donald Lindgrcn. living the life of a hermit. “We have time for one more bit of news. Leanore Nvhagcn. in her trip through the fourth dimension, stopped at Clarence Loensing's air station to refuel her speed-ship and found Gertrude Liljcgren operating a means of communication with her own people, and so wc just received her dimensogram.” Well, folks, again it is time for me to bid you adieu. Goodnight. 'Phis is Station SOPH signing off. Good evening.” Forty-jix —D. L. —E. L. Freshmen Class President Secretary . Treasurer Reporter si d riser. .........Avis Miller ESTH HR CH RISTIANSON’ .....Charles Geiger EsT HliR C H RI ST IA N SO X ...... Prof. Carlson Forty-seven — THE BETH ANN UAL : 193! ♦- Fresbies in the Future Tonight, as we sit and ponder over interesting events of by-gone days, wc seem ecstatic, as if in a trance, for today wc were visited by a great wizard who is said to be able to prophesy with so much accuracy that he has battled the greatest minds of the universe. Naturally, the first thing we asked him about was our former classmates. Charles Geiger, he said, was on a good-will tour at Mars—(Incidentally, we were aware of the fact that Charles had high ambitions in life, but has he not risen to heights almost beyond our realizations?) Vivian Petersen and Margaret Dnmar arc in Paris engaged in the study of architecture. He said they have prospects of a successful career, but he fears certain rumors concerning approaching wedding bells. Milton Sattcrberg and Arthur Hedlund have both achieved great fame in their study of law. These lawyers of great repute boast that they have not lost a single case in all their practice. It is understood that they bribe the jury with their dazzling smiles. Svcinning Haukedalen has finally realized his greatest ambition, that of being a famous evangelistic speaker. Thyra Bcrntson, Gladycc Sundbcrg. and Marie Knutson have become department store models. Knowing the girls’ weakness for beautiful clothes, wc feel assured that they are now contented. Clarence Gustafson is the Chef in the White House at the present time; Harold Harding is his helper. Always having had a great weakness for pies the boys feel lucky in being able to make their own. Gertrude Rorschack is roaming in the jungles of Africa, collecting material for her latest book. She remarked that as the food of the natives of Africa is revolting to her, she carries with her several barrels of lutefisk to revive her drooping spirits. Aganetha Stocsv has won great fame as a champion skiier. She is at the present time demonstrating her great skill in the hills of Switzerland. Our friend. Harold Tasker, went to the wild and woolly prairies of the west, where men are men, and made a cowboy out of himself. Harold, too, has a prospective future and the wizard sees in the picture a cute little freckle-faced girl. Forty-eight -if THE B E T H A K N U A L 193; f - Forty-uifti' -4 THE BETHANNUAL : 1931 Melvin Eidson has devoted his entire time to the study of radio, tty putting forth tremendous efforts, lie has succeeded in perfecting an invention to eliminate static. Carrie Tvedt, well acquainted with the sad vocabularies of most of us. he said, is at work on a huge dictionary of her own, which, she declares, will he an improvement on a part of Noah. She is adding a choice supply of her own coinage, which will make a welcome addition to anyone’s word supply. It seems that each one in the class has found his place in life. And obviously, each one is Happy. Fate has also dealt very kindly with the writers of this little report. We reside in the house where the loving Shakespeare was born. Yes. it is the dear little house at Stratford-on-Avon. Our family circle consists of only we two but we feci fortunate in this and. too. we are happy. And. as in days of yore, we still say, “It is better to have lived and loved than never to have lived at all. —A. M. —E. C. Fifty - THE BETH ANNUAL : 19 3 1 f - Tbe Student Council The Student Council, representing the student body, is responsible for the conduct and discipline maintained at Bethel. Each class selects its own representative and each representative has the opportunity to discuss with his particular class the different matters of business in regard to the reputation and welfare of the school. Bethel, throughout its history, has stood firmly upon the solid rock. Jesus Christ.” The members of the Student Council arc prayerfully and conscientiously striving to maintain this high standard. The warm spiritual atmosphere that prevails at Bethel is enjoyed by all the students who have the privilege to secure their instruction and training here. Nothing pleases the Student Council and the faculty members more than proper conduct of the students. Surely nothing pleases God more than proper conduct demonstrated bv young men and women, particularly in a school where His Holy Name is held in highest esteem. Realizing the significance of proper conduct and behavior in Bethel, this institution finds it necessary and important for such an organization to be evidential. -J. IX Fifty-luo -4 THE BETH ANN UAL : 193 1 i The Athenean Society This society pertains only to girls. It doesn't take any new girl long to find out what the Athenean Society is. Every girl who enters Bethel Academy immediately becomes a member of this society. It is a literary society, the purpose of which is to help the girls get together socially and intellectually. We aim to make every meeting profitable to every girl who attends it both mentally and spiritually. Something interesting is planned for every meeting. A good lunch is served and is usually kept as a surprise until the afternoon of the meeting. This year we have had more meetings than previous years and in the future we hope it will become a regular monthly affair. At the first meeting of the school year all the new girls arc welcomed into the society. We play games and have all the fun we want. Every one gets acquainted and feels at home thereafter. At one of the meetings this year we had the girls of the Seminary as our guests. The aim of this meeting was that the girls of the Seminary and Academy might become better acquainted. Representatives from both the Seminary and Academy took part in the program and we all felt that our purpose was accomplished. We have had parties of various kinds. Wc had a dish towel shower on Mrs. Bcdien, who has been a great aid to us at our meetings, and a surprise for Edith I.arson, who is a help to us all at all times. We sometimes have Missionary Speakers and others of interest to the girls. 1 he Athenean Society has proved a sure success and lias been very profitable to the girls of Bethel Acadcrnv. —E. B. The Missionary Band At regular intervals, throughout the school year, the students of Bethel Academy conduct gospel services at various missions, in churches, and in an old people's home in the Twin Cities. The greatest aim of these meetings is to win souls for the Master. However, the students also obtain a great deal of valuable experience in conducting these services, in developing their talents, and in preaching the wort! of God. We are truly thankful for the many blessings the Lord has bestowed on the Missionary Band this school year. Wc have felt the presence of the Lord in our daily prayer meetings. The students have shown splendid cooperation, and we all feel richer and happier for these opportunities of tcstifving of the saving grave of God. —L. T. The Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement “Send three in my place” were the last words of Miss Olivia Johnson, missionary to the Philippine Islands, as she made the supreme sacrifice. She was a graduate in the class of 1913, and after five years of missionary service was called home to be with the Lord. In memory of her; in response to her request; and with deep interest in the work she had begun; the facultv and students founded the Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionarv Movement in 1920. During the years since, meetings have been held two or three times during each school year, at which time missionary programs have been rendered and money raised for the cause. The task is not yet finished. Still the cry comes from the Philippines, “The harvest truly is great but the laborers arc few. Two of the three arc there from our own school. Pray the Lord of the harvest that He sent! forth more laborers into His harvest. —L. T. Fifty-three THE DEBATERS Kenneth Larson. John Dikkers, Coach A. i IiI Iin- Lind, Elizabeth Nelson, Otto Tjaden, Eunice Miller. The Alpha Beta Literary Society 'This society is the leading literary organization at Bethel. Every student is a member and the programs consist of debates, addresses, extemporaneous numbers, speeches, musical numbers, and parliamentary drilling. A social hour follows each program. Contests arc held during the year; among these arc the Oratorical, Declamatory, and Debate. Much credit is due to our presidents. Margaret Lofroth and Kenneth Larson, for the interesting and helpful programs which have been put on. Fifty-four THE BETH ANN UAL : 193 1 } - THE WINNERS Eunice Mii.ler Paul Peterson- Ann- Anderson Declamatory Oratorical Sira Declamatory The Svea Literary Society The Svea Society is a Swedish literary organization. Its aim and purpose is to stimulate interest among the Swedish speaking people as well as among others who arc interested in that language. Here, those who are studying this language have an opportunity to speak and sing, thus getting practice in expressing themselves before the public. Miss Johnson, our Swedish instructor, has indeed been an inspiration in this society, and according to the size of her classes the Swedish language is not taking the rear place, but is among the foremost. Every student of Swedish descent should take a course in Swedish. The history is fascinating and it makes the blood tingle when you study about the battles the Norsemen fought for the love of their country. We also have the declamatory contest, and debate, which is an annual affair, and some of the “Swedish Americans” surprise us with their fluent use of the language. The society meets several times a semester, giving programs which are both inspiring and recreational. Fifty-five 1931 - T HE B E T H A N N U A L : The Ministerial Students' Association God. in his plan of salvation for mankind, lias seen lit to entrust the proclamation or the preaching of the good news into the hands of those whom he had called for that specific purpose. The members of the Ministerial Students' Association are those who have felt the call of the Master into the whitening harvest fields. The Association brings these, who feel the call, into an organized group where Christian fellowship and comradery prevails. The group is affiliated with the Bible and Missionary Training Students in the work of furthering the gospel while its members are preparing for full time service where God may call. It has charge of the meetings down at the In ion Gospel Mission one evening every month. Its greatest work is that at the West Side Mission, where two groups each take charge of the service every other Saturday night. Visible results have been seen but only Eternity can tell the true value of these services. Other services are held from time to time where there is a call for such service. The individual members of the association are encouraged to have, and most of them do have, an active part in the work of the church of which they either are members or attend rcgularlv during their period of training. —A. O. Fifty-six —1 THE BETH ANNUAL : 193 1 R- The Student Volunteers Still the missionary cry. Come over and help ns. is sounding forth from the lands where Christ is not known: and still young hearts are saying. Here am I; send me. It is the purpose of this organization to enlist students who fee! this call and wish to express their willingness to go to the foreign fields. Thus these students arc brought into a missionary union wherein they can enjoy the fellowship of each other and have a more direct contact with missionary work. During the past year three or our volunteers have entered missionary service abroad. In this way we are given a direct and vital relationship with the missionary fields themselves. Regular local meetings are held in the school as well as frequent meetings in the churches of the Twin Cities and other places. In this way we receive training and have opportunity to help in propagating the cause of missions. Dr. R. H. Glover, in emphasizing the fact that the world needs Christ, has fittingly said. “Perhaps the most convincing argument that the world needs Christ is in our own hearts. If I can get along without Him here, then I may conclude that the heathen can get along without Him there.” —L. T. Fifty -seven -• -1 THE BETHANNUAL : 1931 K-- “Glcanings from the Classes” Since the First Annua! 1922 Roland Miller, business manager for the lirst Annual—the ‘‘Blue and Gray — is a successful accountant. George Ferre, who was the youngest preacher in the school at the time of his attendance, is a medical student in addition to being a pastor. Elcanorc Bond-Nichols, who so ably kept everything running smoothly in the President’s office at Bethel, now reigns as queen in a home of her own. She is the wife of a dentist, and mother of two charming youngsters. Margaret and Carol. 1923 Alice Fig. of whom it was said in the 1923 Bethannual. “Whosoever diligently docrh good procurcth favors,” is now surgical nurse in the state of Washington. Edith Palm, who sold 66 of the 1923 annuals, is back at Bethel attending the B. M. T. Dept. Richard Hoilnnd, who was president of his class, is now Director of oung People’s Work for the Baptists of the Northern Baptist Convention. Elsie Wik, editor-in-chief of the ’23 annual, has had a varied experience, first as a student at Mac., then Missionary teacher in Mexico, and now attending school in Philadelphia. 1924 Alford Hanson, one of the nth Bethelites from Correll, Minn., has now begun the practice of dentistry in Ortonville. We expect to hear of wedding hells soon. Lcland Jacobson, “Crapes,” has now grown taller than his other brothers and is making a name for himself in Southern California. Sylvia Strom from “Beulah. North Dakota —and who did not know of Beulah in her class?—is becoming well-known as a teacher and preacher in Beulah and Dickinson. 1925 Gordon Carlson was editor-in-chief of the 1925 annual, and Hilma Abrahamson was assistant editor. She is still his assistant, but now in the parsonage at kiron, Iowa. Esther Ehnbom has already served one term as missionary nurse in the Belgian Congo, and Roger Wickstrand is spending his first term in India. Carl Olson, president of his class and advertising manager of the Annual, still leads his flock in Joliet. 111. 1926 Arthur Ellison, who has already held the office of President of the B. A. Alumni Association for one year, is the beloved pastor of the Bethany Church. St. Paul. Anna Stjcrnstrom, editor of the ’26 Bethannual. has served as church missionary both in St. Paul and Brooklyn, N. Y. Fifty-eight - THE BETH ANN UAL : 193 1 K- “Gleanings from the Classes’ Since the First Annual (Continued) 1927 Alphin Conrad, together with his “twin,” Reuben Holm, arc touring the East after graduation from .Macalcster College. They plan to go to India. Elvera Wik, after teaching for a time, could not resist coming back to Bethel for another year, this time to take the Missionary Training course. Phoebe Strom, how she loved to sew up coat sleeves and hide hats, now finds managing a class room of youngsters a big job. 1928 Winifred Bleeker has completed the course in technology in St. John’s Hospital. St. Paul. C. Gordon Johnson, advertising manager of the ’28 Bethannual, and president of the Student Council, will continue serving the Red Wing church after his graduation from the Seminary this spring. Robert Peterson. “Bob. is enjoying the experience of a life-time, being in charge of organizing one of the departments of the Goodyear Rubber Plant in South America. Paul Wohlford, editor-in-chief of the Bethannual. is a Junior at the St. Cloud Teachers’ College. 1929 Ivar Anderson, editor-in-chief of the 1929 Bethannual, and William Backlund, business manager, are both at the Seminary. Theodore Tupa still plays his violin, now with the Chorus of the Hamlinc University where he is a student. Clarence Gilbert, president of his class, finds a full program in attending the University, working at the Y ”, and being the head of his home. 1930 Paul Dalden. who helped Bethel win the basketball championship, is an engineering student at the U. of M. Richard Harding, President Harding.” finds the insurance business an interesting one. Hilding Lind, student at Hamlinc University, coached with success Bethel’s debating teams this year. Walter Watkin is again singing for us at Bethel. He got homesick for his Alma Mater while in the East. Viola Wik, valedictorian of her class and assistant editor of the Bethannual. finished with honor her first year at Normal. —E. L. Fifty -nine Edith Louise Larson1 In Appreciation To one who helped launch the first Annual on its successful career and who has, since then, been greatly responsible for the success of the Bethannual by her cheerful and untiring service to all. om-A xis m - - T H K B ETHAN NUAL : 19 3 1 - THE BETH ANN UAL : 193 1 ►- The Music Department The music department is one of the most up-to-date and growing departments within our school. The courses offered this year have been piano, organ, voice, violin, harmony, and history. This year has proven to be a successful one, inasmuch as forty-five students have availed themselves of the studies offered in the various courses. Students have also received training in the Mixed Chorus, The Men’s Glee Club and the Orchestra. The Orchestra has played at several occasions during the year. Our Mixed Chorus took part in the programs of both the Fall and Spring concerts, and our Men’s Glee Club, as well, has given several concerts. Wc have been very fortunate this year to have had a very able and efficient Music Faculty. Words fail to express our appreciation and gratitude to them for the untiring efforts they have put forth. Prof. George G. Hultgren has been our instructor in voice and the director of our choruses. Prof. Hultgren is well known throughout the Northwest and we feel especially fortunate in having had him on our music faculty. Prof. A. H. Obcrg has been with us again this year as instructor in piano, organ, harmony and history. To him we also wish to express our heartfelt thanks. Prof. Adolph Olson has been instructor in violin. This year a certificate in piano is awarded Fllcn Arvidson. Miss Arvidson has completed a two-year course in piano, harmony, and history. She graduates this year from the Bible and Missionary Training Department of the Seminary. An appreciation of music cannot he too much emphasized in this day and age. not only to those who intend to teach, but to young people in general. Therefore, we feel that a music department such as ours is a department well worth while and we heartily recommend the courses offered by it. -f. B. Sixty-three I - THE BET H ANNUAL : 1931 ►- The Bethel Male Chorus Psalm 100:1-2. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. We are proud of the male chorus whose sole purpose and aim is to glorify God through message of song and testimony. Bethel’s male chorus, composed of twenty-three Christian young men. under the splendid direction of Professor George Hultgrcn. assisted by Lowell Anderson, is just such an organization. It has been customary the past few years for the boys to take an extended tour for a week or ten days every spring. This year, because of hard times. it seemed best not to plan on such a large undertaking. After careful planning and much consideration. two short trips within Minnesota were purposed. On these two week-end trips, concerts were held in the Swedish Baptist churches of Dalbo, Isanti North, Cambridge. Fergus Falls, Alexandria. Willmar, and Grove City. —W. A. Six y -four J I — THE B E T H A KNUAL : 1931 } - The Orchestra After the lapse of a year, the Orchestra of Bethel Academy was re-established. No one can pay for the unlimited success which has been wrought out through the work of the director. Miss May Anderson. The Orchestra is a great benefit to the school as well as to its students and faculty body. Through this musical organization, we. the participants, gain valuable resources and knowledge of music. It is sweet, pure music, not like that which victrolas offer. In playing outside of Bethel it helps to boost the school along. This year we have played for several different banquets. One of them was the Brotherhood Banquet. We have been working out a fine brass quartet, which is doing its utmost. The Orchestra this year has an enrollment of approximately eight members. With Miss Nelson at the piano, we have tried to accomplish the unfinished work of last year. We want to thank her for her splendid cooperation in this matter. With this and this only in mind, let us as students remember the Orchestra of “31”. Let us hope that Bethel will be represented every year by an Orchestra. —P. P. Sixty-five 1 —THE BETH ANN UAL : 193 1 ►- The Expression Department Expression is the art and science of expressing one's thoughts and feelings by voice and action. Ease in expression and speaking is a necessary attribute to everyone, and it should be included some time in every student’s curriculum. Nearly every one has experienced the dreadful feeling of self-consciousness some time in his life. How miserable it made one fee!! After his Gettysburg speech, Lincoln felt nearly crushed. Why? Because of his utter lack of training in public-speaking. Thus we see that even great men need training. It is after such a situation that most people feel the need ot training in publicspeaking ; it is for such a situation that Bethel comes to the students' rescue, offering efficient instruction in a public-speaking class. A text-book is used which gives one the foundation and fundamentals of expression. Written assignments and oral class work help to enliven the many chances to display and develop talent in the literary societies, debates, declamatory and oratorical contests. All these features assist the student in natural, easy public-speaking. Bethel strives to lead a student’s natural ability in the right channels where it can be of most service in the Master’s kingdom. -G. J. Sixty-six - THE BETHANNUAL : 1931 )• - The Athletic Association of Bethel Academy Athletics being one of the essentials at Bethel, we have the Athletic Association to take care of the various problems arising along this particular line. The association is made up of five students, the boys’ supervisor, and the girls’ supervisor. The five students arc appointed by the Student Council. The members are. President. Vice President. Secretary. Treasurer, and one other member. The Treasurer takes care of the financial part of the games and banquet. The others take care of the regular course of business. This association take; up the various questions pertaining to football, basketball, track, baseball, girls’ games of various sort, and some others. It has to do with the awarding of letters and sweaters. The girls, as well as the boys, have the right to earn letters and sweaters. This some of them do. The athletic banquet was sponsored this year by the association. Each member of the association took an active parr in seeing that the banquet was a success, and each surely did his best. It put over one of the finest program and banquets in years. Cooperation seems to be easy for them. Sixty-eight � 1 THE BETHA N N U A L : 1931 K - Basketball Basketball was not as successful this year as it was last year. We won the Twin City Academic championship in 1929-30—but not in 1930-31. I his year’s team was not slow by any means; it was just as fast as the other teams that have fought for their Alma Mater. The guards this year were of the heavy type and that slowed up the team to some extent but our speedy forwards and centers made up for that. We certainly missed our four stars that helped us win the championship last year, but we have to forget about them and look forward for the next stars that will be coming along soon. Our team was also weak at shooting. We really had only two of last year’s team star players back this year; they scored just about all of the team’s points. Our captain and center. Bill Adam, scored 172. and our forward. Lloyd Magnuson, scored 116. The rest of the players could have scored more but they fed the ball to these two boys instead. Under the direction of our coach. Malmstead, the boys played the best they could. They were willing to follow out instructions and gave everything that they had when needed. The hoys were always there to give all they had for their school. Our team iinishod second place with Phalcn Luther and could have beat Concordia for the championship but for some reason or other they lost both games to them. Graduating with the Senior Class this year will go three players: Harris Lindquist. Kenneth Larson, and Roy Damar. We hope to get some new ones next year and together with the old ones, hope to win the cup again next year. We commend the Bethel team for their clean playing and for the line manners in which they represented our school. Sixly-nint r h k -« ' B ET H A NNUAL 19 3 1 } - Li.oyd Magnuson “Maggy FORWARD Mawey ecnicJ t i Iv j'i where In opponents didn't want him. 111 keen eye for sltooiine l a kt-i� . coupled iv it I hi exccltci. defcit'ive work. mad.- Bethel look like champion .it .ill time'. Next year me will .ie.iin ec him in aft ion. . HaROI.D LlXDQUlST Harold FORWARD Harold wa one of tin- K t player in the leajjne. Ili 1 nick res and speed on the floor were valuable aevcis to the learn. Hi ability to help work rbe pl.iyi made bin one of the nintl dependable men on the Kpi.nl. lie will attain Iv back next year to Irwin foe Kellie!. Lsroy I) a mar “Roy” CVARD Koy played stationary guard and hi e larding Ixokc up many oi the oinnwiem's play . On often he alto aide a� i :cd hi tcatn-inatc in working the play . 'c certainly will mi him next year. Captain- Wii.i.iam Adam Bill CKXTF.M Bill proved to Iv a L'mj captain a well jo a wood player. H always out .jumped hit oppo-ncirt and ld� pivot inw and basket lioot inw pin Bethel ill I lie liwlil. Bill teat the bc t center in the conference and ‘cored the iron points in the league. lie wa a wonder on hi. hot . He will come hack next year to ftcht for tin- last time. Harris Lindquist “Lindquist GUARD I lairi played rut nine guard and wa a valuable player to the team, lie always played well and hi lone � liot won many a game. Hi • • . by k rad ii at ion, will be keenly felt. (rKORCH Hoffman “Bud FORWARD deonre. lltoiiwh small, i a eicat lighter. Kvcn though hi opponent iuu fcJ I� • 11. I v wa� not worried l� c� .iu� e Si gic.it jxc l gave bim the advantace He will Iv hack nvxi year to hold a position on the team. Seventy Malmstth «lHnr.i fi;il‘cu .••� anility a an excellent i« .cl-. atul his carciness and interest in i lie U� y� alw ays m.ulc I hem Iteltt llicir hafilp !. H ro:d Jensen “Harold FORir.tRO 11.1r«!il dis! ii.� : p'.iy ntnc i hut whenever if � under tire, lie conducted him-.If -pleniliilly. Next year lie i- coin lo prove b � ‘elf a valuable a� � ct so the team. Wai.i.ace Lant.madf. “Wallic” C.VARD Wallic proved to be a store wall under the basket, lie also showed fine f«.fn. m U,sleet slumluic. He did much in inakinc the leant -iwcroful. We will -ce him nrvt year. James Davies “Jim CESTER Jim claims for himself the distinct inn of leine the champion Bench Wanner, hut he dill liis best always when lie was in I he vanie. With a little more experience next year, we look forward to seeinu him a a ercat player StveMy-ont Field Frr? P ayrJ G oa!t Throw Point t Foul) William Adam . . 14 81 8 170 12 Llovd Magnuson . 12 55 6 116 q Harold Lindquist . 14 14 3 31 7 Harris Lindquist .14 3 3 9 5 George Hoffmann .. 13 3 3 9 5 Kenneth Larson .10 2 1 5 2 Rov Darner . . 11 7 1 3 4 Harold Jensen 9 1 1 3 3 Wallace Langmade .. 13 1 1 3 6 Earl Larson . . 8 1 1 3 3 Jim Davies .. 7 1 1 3 2 Football Bethel was fortunate in securing W. Malmstcn as coach for football. On September 16. 1930. the coach had roll call and about 18 men reported; much drilling was used to teach us the why” and how of football, and we give “Swede” all credit due him for the team he turned out. Bethel had no regular schedule of football games, but we played some well organized teams. When the season closed, it found Bethel with an average of 400 ■ The scores: Sept. 26—Washington High 20 Bethel 8 Oct. 10—Blake 33 Bethel 0 Oct. 17—St. Paul Academy: 26 Bethel .6 Oct. 21—St. Philips Academv 6 Bethel 7 Oct. 25—Columbia Heights 6 Bethel 0 Oct. 31—Breck 13 Bethel 14 Sfvntly lv:o THE BETH ANN UAL : 193 1 Baseball Baseball was again taken up by Bethel students after it had been dropped for a year. Bethel did not have a team in 1930 but when the call was given for the first practice in 1931. fifteen fellows reported, ready to get into condition for the great season of baseball. As long as the Twin City Academic League does not have a baseball schedule, it was decided by the School’s Athletic Counsel to make it an Institute team and that is why so many Seminary students came out for the team. We certainly were glad to have so many Seminary fellows come out because not many fellows came out from the Academy. With the wonderful coaching from Ir. Hronko Johnson, from Macalester college, the boys soon got into condition and started to play a schedule of about six games. We were certainly glad to have the services of such a capable coach as Mr. Johnson. The boys all received a great deal of enjoyment out of it and they also put everything into the game that they had. We certainly want to thank the following hoys that played on the team for the wonderful way in which they fought for dear old Bethel: Bill Adam. Bill Backlund. Karl Widen. Frank Nelson. Walter Olsen. Wallace Langmade. Harold Harding. Harold Tasker. Harold Lindquist. Walter Anderson. Bob Ashback. and Lowell Anderson. Track Bethel did not have regular school competition in track this year, hut we will enter the T. C. A. L. Track Meet on May 27. Some of the hoys have been out working with the put and discus. Candidates for various events arc: Harris Lindquist, discus: Lloyd Magnuson. discus; Bror Lundgren. pole vault; “Red Adam. 100-yard dash. There will he a contest staged in itself to determine which of the remaining candidates arc to he represented in the other events. Tennis Bethel’s tennis courts arc always filled with ambitious aspirants to the tennis crown of the school. Great interest was given to the “feminine sport this year. An elimination contest will he staged, for which the winner will be given a medal. Sevsnty-:hrct - { T HE BETH A N N U A I : 19 3 1 }- - Girls' Basketball The jiirls that did not come out every Wednesday and Friday for athletic work missed a “time of their life. If they had seen the many things the Gym has seen, they would he very down-hearted. We have worked hard in our pleasure to help build up our bodies and with the help of a snappy” coach we have done many more things this year than ever before. Somersaults, dives and stunts were some of the few things “Peggy” Nylof. Marion Johnson. “Flo Robertson, “Dot Inman, and “Dinga” Kronsredr performed in their famous tumbling team, the first ever in the school. The basketball season came in with a “bang” and after practicing dribbling, passing and basket shooting we picked a “peachy team. Those that made the first team were: Gladys Krook. center; Margaret Nylof, right forward; Joyce Sheldon, left forward; Dorothy Inman, left guard; Florence Robertson, right guard; Vcrnadell Kronstedt, captain, center, guard: the second team was as good as the first so we really had one good team of twelve girls. Two fast and furious games were played with the “Aggies” (Farm School) and many games among ourselves. With the exception of a few accidents, the season passed too swiftly for us. Hikes were taken throughout the year. New kittenballs and bats were purchased so that Kittenball has progressed a few more points. The little book, called “The Rook of Rules was a secret of good playing. Flic girls’ gym class has proven itself to he a vital factor in building our bodies and making them fit to carry on better our spiritual and mental problems. —V. K. Seventy-four THE BETHANN UA L : 19 3 1 K- School Calendar Seventy-five -«t THE BETHANNUAL 193 1 It is Finished! We have made mistakes, for we arc human, hut if we have given you any moments of happy reminiscence, our work has not been in vain. SfVfnty-tix