Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1932 volume:

The Bethannual 1932 I i[ s« 55 e£ ns sz r -ej is� z Editor-in-chief...........Gertrude Liljegrex Academy Editor..............Edna Lux do. rex College Editor..............VlOLETTE ScOTT Seminary Editor.............Wm. BaCKLUXD B. .17. T. Editor............... PEARLE Roi.D Business Manager............Charles Geiger To all who turn the pages of the 1932 Bethannual. which is the first Institute Annual, we trust that our aim shall be clear; namely, that friends shall find between its covers a representation of activities of Bethel Institute, that graduates shall have precious memories brought to their mind, that students shall now and in future years have the likenesses of instructors and fellow-students in their possession, and that prospective students may be drawn to the portals of Bethel where they may receive instruction in a place where the Lord Jesus Christ is honored and worshiped and where precious fellowship may be had with fellow-students. Foreword To Miss Edith Larson whose beautiful Christ-like character has been a benediction to students and faculty these many years, we affectionately dedicate this issue cf the Annual. The Path of Obedience I said, “Let me walk in the Helds”; He said, Nay, walk in the town”; 1 said, There are no flowers there”; He said, No flowers but a crown . 1 said, “The skies are black. There is nothing but noise and din”; He wept, as He sent me back, “There is more”, he said, “there is sin”. 1 said, 1 shall miss the light, And friends will miss me, they say”; He said, Choose tonight I am to miss you or they”. 1 pleaded for time to be given; He said, “Is it hard to decide? It will not seem hard in Heaven To have followed the steps of your Guide”. I cast one look at the Helds, Then turned my face to the town; He said, “My child, do you yield? Will you leave the flowers for the crown?” Then into 11 is hand went mine, And into my heart came He, And 1 walked in the Light Divine The path 1 had feared to sec. —George MacDon’.alu. Eight PRESIDENT G. ARVII) HAGSTROM. I). I). 'r'r'r',',',',','. The - - BKTHANNUAL - - 193 2 wwwjww Sm) President's Message Cecil Rhode . the founder and donor of the celebrated Rhodes scholarship, left among his papers when he pa- ed away the following significant statement: If there is a God. and he has work for me to do, then there's nothing more important for ine to know than to get at the task and do it. Remarkable words from the one who ha done so much for higher education. Higher education should always be considered as a highway, a true way, and the be t way of preparation for life and its high and holy tasks. That education should be so considered seems to be an accepted maxim by all of its promotors, and by such who have enjoyed some of the courses in the School of Experience. Also it is a preparation for the successful and happy life by the gradual adjustment of the spiritual possessions of man. This complete living is only that higher form of life which seeks the highest goal, is actuated by pure motives and employs the highest means for the development of personality by the fertilizing and training of the mind which in turn is then in a position to use every physical and mental talent as well as material resources to the achieving of the end in view. It trains and enables the student to do consistent thinking which leads to logical conclusions and in turn translates this thinking into actions for the benefit of others. He will then have, to some extent at least, grasped the meaning and importance of spiritual values to the extent of relaying them to his fellow-men. Religion, then, cannot be divorced from education if this is the goal in mind, and tragic indeed is education without such a goal. The significance of this is illustrated by a census taken in France where religion is eliminated from education in their school system. Accordingly, out of a population of less than forty millions, nearly thirty millions announced themselves as sceptics, agnostics, infidels or persons without religion. If we, in our fair land continue to divorce religion and education, we may in these serious facts have a statement of what conditions may become here. To avert such tragic results, schools like Bethel Institute arc attempting to compensate for that which is not given in the public school system, anil the tremendous weight of responsibility that rests upon these Christian institutions can hardly be fully comprehended. Former President Theodore Roosevelt in an address on this subject said: Develop the body alone and you have an athlete; develop the mind alone and you have a sceptic; develop the soul alone and you have a fanatic, but develop the body, mind and soul and you have indeed the noblest work of God.” It is the task of developing this noblest work of God in the youth who come to the halls of Bc:hel that she addresses herself in order that each may better know and more efficiently do the work of God. The significance of this is again emphasized by the fact that fifty years ago there were 110.000 high school students in the I'nitcd States, whereas at present there are about 4.SOO.OOO students. This is a challenge to such as arc preparing for the highest calling, that of the ministry and missionary service, that no short-cut methods of education, cither in quantity or quality will suffice as a preparation for this noble work. God is greater than human intelligence. yea even above the possibility of being fully understood and defined bv the human mind. If it were not so. His intelligence would be no greater than ours. But since He is so much beyond us, we can onlv know Him as we respond to Him with our own spiritual assurances. This response will he the ladder upon which we climb to the purer atmosphere of clearer vision, truer thinking, higher living, and fuller allegiance to Him as the Lord ami the Pilot of our lives. That Bethel Institute with all of its agencies may ever minister to that high and noble purpose is the desire and prayer of all who have entered into the cooperation of this ministry. Eleven The - - BETHAKNU; AL - - 1932 WaLFRED Danielson, A. B. Dean of Junior College History and Sociology Maculester College, A. B.; Pose Graduate Studies. University of Minnesota; Instructor, Bethel Academy I91S-1923; Missionary, Assam, India 1925-30; Instructor, Bethel Junior College 1931—. Alfred J. Wisc� i.ade, A. B.. A. M. Principal of Academy. Science and Mot hematics William Jewell College. A. B., A. M.; Post Graduate Studies, 1’niversitv of Chicago, University of Minnesota; Instructor. Bethel Academv 1907—. Karl J. Karlsox, A. B.. A. M.. Ph. D. Dean of Seminary Psychology, Hebrev, Church History, and Apostolic Times. Clark University. A. B., A. M„ Ph. D.; Harmony Fellow 1912-14-; Instructor in Philosophy, Clark University 1914-21: Instructor. Bethel Seminary 1922—. Esther Sab el, Ph. B. Advisor of Bible and Missionary Training School Bible Doctrine, .Wav Testament Creek. AVav Testament Exegesis. Personal Soul Winning, Story Telling, and Religious Education. University of Chicago. Ph. B.; Attended Moody Bible Institute, and Newton Theological Institution; Instructor. Bethel Institute 192-4—. T uv cv The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 10 ....3383 s Adolph Olson, A. B.. B. I). Theology, Baptist History, Missions, Church Polity, and Homiletics. Macalester College. A. B.; Bethel Seminary, B. D.; Post Graduate Studies. University of Minnesota and University of Chicago; Ministry 1914; Instructor Bethel Institute 1916—. Effie V. Nelson, A. B. English and German. Des Moines University, A. B.; Post Graduate Studies. University of Minnesota: Instructor, Bethel Institute 1925—. C. E. Carlson, A. B. History and Civics. University of Alberta. A. B.; Post Graduate Studies. University of Minnesota. Instructor Bethel In titute 192$—. E. A. Finstrom, Ph. B.. Th. M.. D. B. Greek, Old Testament Synthesis, Bihlical Introduction, Archeology and Geography. University of Chicago, Ph. B.; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Th. M.; Bethel Seminary, D. B.; Ministry 1916-20; Instructor, Bethel Institute 1920—. Thirteen y' ii L BKTHANNUAL - - 1032 G. Arvid Gordh. Th. D. Bible, AY u- T t flam nil Greek, Systematic Theology, AY«r Testament Exegesis, ami A'roi- Testa meal Synthes is. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Th. I).; Attended Bethel Seminary. Stockholm; Newton Theological Institution, and University of Chicago; Ministry 1912-22. Principal Bethel Academy 1905-12, Instructor Bethel Seminary 1922—. Ethei. Pai.een, B. S. Mathematics. University of Minnesota. B. S.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota; Instructor. St. James, Minnesota; Bethel Institute 1950—. Frances Mae Anderson. A. B. Latin. Fargo College, A. B.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota; Instructor, Jordan, Minnesota; Fargo College Preparatory School; Bethel Institute 19 —. Henry Wincblade, A. B., A. M. English. Washburn College, A. B.; University of Minnesota, A. M.; Instructor, Bethel Institute 1911— T-ourtvcn Alice Johnson. B. S. Swedish University of Minnesota. B. S.; Post Graduate Studies. University of Minnesota; Instructor. Bethel Institute 1931—. A. H. Obekc; Piano and Harmony Siegel-Meyers School of Music; Instructor. Bethel Institute 191$—. Anna M. Swedrerc, B. S. Shorthand. Dictation, Typing, and Sunday School Pedagogy. University of Southern Minnesota, B. S.; Post Graduate Studies. University of Minnesota; Instructor. Adelphia College and Seattle Pacific College: Instructor. Bethel Institute 1918—. Grace Cooper, B. A. Chemistry and Physics. Knox College. B. A.; Instructor, Barber Memorial Seminary 1929; Instructor. Bethel Institute 1931—. Fifteen The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 Mrs. Erl and Lind, A. B. Expression Gustavus Adolphus, A. B.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota and University of Chicago; Attended Curry School of Expression and Emerson College of Oratory; Instructor, Gustavus Adolphus College, Minnesota College; Instructor. Bethel Institute 1929—. Georce Hultcren Instructor in Voire, Chorus Director American Conservatory Chicago, Chicago College of Music; Studied under Gaetano Rcbonato in Milan, Italy; Instructor, Bethel Institute 1920—. Edith Larson Office Secretary Ida Erickson, A. B. Bursar Ottawa University, A. B. Eric I.indhoi.m, Th. B. Bethel Seminary, Th. B.; Attended University of Washington, Ministry; Instructor, Bethel Institute 1929—. Sixteen The - - BETHANNUAL - - 1932 A Brief History of Bethel Every tree, no matter how mighty, has once had a beginning and has grown, at first, as a weak sapling, bending with every blast. From air and sunshine it has drawn its strength, and ever deeper into the earth has it fed its tendrils. A school also has a beginning, sometimes very small, from which, please God. it grows and flourishes, and becomes an influence of inestimable power. The history of our Seminary is not inglorious. Sixty years ago a man of deeply spiritual appreciation threw himself into the precarious task of founding a school for ministers of the gospel. He was an artistic, sensitive soul, and a true gentleman withal. FIRST SEMINARY BUILDING He toiled and suffered, and died largely unappreciated. But from the Seminary which Dr. Alexis Edgren founded has gone out from year to year a group of loyal ministers who have preached the gospel with zeal and understanding. The result has been the founding of churches from coast to coast. Seventeen The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 f$C£ : I‘t,r time it seemed that the Seminary was to have no permanent abiding place. At first its home was in Chicago; then, in 1844 it moved to Sr. Paul, Minnesota, where it remained only one year. Then, upon the favorable invitation of the church at Stromsburg, Nebraska, it moved to that place. However, after three years’ sojourn DR. ALEXIS EDGREN in Stromsburg, it returned to Chicago, where i: became affiliated with the University of Chicago. Dr. C. G. Lagergren was for many years the able Dean of the institution. Later Dr. G. Arvid Gordh was elected Dean; and then Dr. Karl J. Karlson. The Academy was founded in 1905 with Elim Swedish Baptist church as its first home and with Dr. G. Arvid Gordh as its first principal. Two years later, the new Academy building at Como and Carter Avenues, St. Paul, became a more convenient home. Here the Academy remained until 1914. Professor A. J. Wingblade was elected principal in 1912. In 1913 Dr. G. A. Hagstrom, then pastor of the First Swedish Baptist church of St. Paul, was elected President of the entire school system of the denomination. Through his able leadership a new site was acquired on North Snelling Avenue in St. Paul, and soon two commodious buildings were erected. The Seminary was then moved from Chicago to St. Paul. Now both departments launched into a period of happy growth. The Seminary enrollment increased year by year, and the attendance in the Academy passed the three hundred mark. For several years a business college department was maintained in connection with the Academy. The dream now was to acquire an endowment to safeguard the future of the school. At the present time this is approximately $160,000. Eighteen The - - BETH ANN UAL - - IV 32 wsssssssss' In 1922 a long felt need was realized in the establishment of a Missionary and Bible Training School. Miss Esther Sabel was called to this work and became at once a valuable leader in this department. This work has developed and become ever more important with the passing of the years. FIRST ACADEMY BUILDING But still another need was voiced off and on. namely that of a Junior College. This, too, was realized last fall. Professor Walfrcd Danielson, a former teacher at Bethel, who had spent several years as educational missionary in Assam, was called to head up this department. This augurs well for the future. We should not neglect to say that the Music Department of the school has been a stay and an inspiration to all the other departments. The glee club and the large mixed chorus have done much credit to the school. Professor George Hultgren has headed up this department for a number of years. Nincu'cn V The - - BETH ANNUAL - - 1932 + + + + + + Bethel Institute is, in a sense, unique among schools. It is private; it is denominational; it is Christian. But, most of all, it is a mission school. Though comparatively small, its influence has gone far. From the time of the founding of the first department up until the present time, one missionary, on an average, has gone to foreign shores each year. And during the last five years alone, fifteen missionaries have sailed. Tin's should be a source of joy to those who have given the work their support. After all, a school is known best through its alumni. It is for the students who arc here today to go forth and give expression to the ideals of the school in daily living and in daily service. Then shall Bethel continue truly to grow. By HENRY WIXGBLADE. DR. GORDH HENRY WINGBLADE Senior Class Adviser The - - BETH ANNUA I______ 1932 « « � � � To the Seniors A picture presents a young man at the close of his clay’s work as he stands at his bench removing the apron and looking out on the street below. The question arises, What shall I do with my evening? From his vantage point he is able to see various possible choices. There is a cheap show blazing its advertisement. There is also an evening school with its bright sign. Beyond these is a church with its glow of welcome. The next few hours mean liberation from all rules and restraint. He may do as he pleases. What shall he please to do? Underneath this picture arc the words: “The hours of fate for young people—between seven and ten.” But all life is something like that. It is a series of choices. We may do as we please with our hearts and lives—and take the consequences. Any man may commit physical suicide. Any man may also commit moral and spiritual suicide. Judas did both—in the midst of the brightest environment that ever glowed on the heart of mortal man! Yes, we may do as we please, and take the consequences. We may follow the example of John, a youth of nineteen, and lean on His breast, and wish most of all to be called the disciples that He loves, and build, as it were, the risen Christ into our lives, and stand like Gibraltars of strength through future years—if wc choose. There is much of beauty and of good all about us to feed on. Why feed on poisonous weeds? The highest life that wc can live is a matter of “give and take”. Wc take the best and then we give out that best to a needy world. All right then; the secret for the future success of each member of the Class of '32 is to use every opportunity for self development, and then also to use every opportunity for service. The lesson is never learned, the work is never done, until we hear the loving voice say, “My child, come home.” Life is very short. Hasten to fill it with the fulness of God. May the richest blessing of Him who has loved us crowd the young lives of the Class of ’32 to the very brim. By Henry Wixgbladk T uxniy-three Twenty-four VV V VVVV The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 BROR LUNDGREX, President Senior C.ass Saratoga Springs. New York. Swedish. Baptist. Aim. Ministry. Prc . Freshman Class; Vice-Pres. Sophomore Cla� ; Viee-Pre . Junior Clas� ; Pres. Senior Class; Pres. Alpha Beta ‘50; Vice-Pres. Alpha Beta ‘31; Vice-Pro. Student Council ‘31. '32; As ’t Editor of Clarion '31, 32; Collector for Clarion ’29; Track ‘2S. 29; Bethel Male Quartette; Qlec Club; Chorus; Publicity Committee. CLARIS JOHNSON. Secretary Cokato, Minn. Swedish. Baptist. Aim. Social Service Work. Chorus ’29. '30, '31. '32; Basketball '29. ‘30; Sec. Athletic Board '30; Reporter Sophomore Class '30; Girls' Glee Club '30; Ass't Editor Clarion '31; Sec. of Junior Class '31; Sec. Senior Class '32; Treas. Student Council '32. JAMES DAVIES. rice-president St. Paul, Minn. Welsh. Alliance. Aim. Musician. Vice-Pres. Senior Class '32; Pres. Alpha Beta '32; Pres, of Debating Club '32; Pres, of Chorus '32; Glee Club '32; Basketball '31; Track '31; Tennis '31; Senior Class Reporter; Orchestra '31. ESTHER PETERSON. Reporter Quamba, Minnesota. Norwegian. Baptist. Aim, Teacher. Chorus, '31, '32; Treasurer of Athenean Society '32. WILLIAM ADAM, Treasurer Minneapolis. Minnesota. German. Baptist. Aim, Ministry. Football '29. '30, '31. '32; Captain '30; Basketball '29, '30. '31. '32; Captain '31; Baseball '29. '30. '31; Captain '30; Chorus '29, '30, '31. ‘32; Publicity Committee '29. '30, '31. '32; Clarion and Annual Staff '29, '30, '31. '32; Glee Club '30, '31. '32; Acapella Chorus '30; President Junior Class '31; President Athletic Board '31; Sport Editor '31; Treasurer Senior Class '32; Athletic Board 32. MARGARET URBAN Galahad. Alberta, Canada. German and English. Baptist. Aim, Nurse. Treasurer Student Council '30, '31; Treasurer of Sophomore Class '30; Secretary of Alpha Beta '30; Secretary Athenean '30, ‘31; Circulation Manager of Clarion '31. '32; President of Athenean '32. T ulenty-fice VERNADELL KROXSTEDT St. Paul, Minnesota. Norwegian and Swedish. Methodist. Aim. Dietitian. Basketball '29, ‘30. '32. Captain 30. '32; Tennis '29, '30; Chorus '29. '32; Debating Team '30, '32; Publicity Committee. IRMA NELSON Minneapolis, Minnesota. Swedish. Baptist. Aim, Medical Social Service. Chorus 31, '32; Svca Declamatory Contest '31. LLOYD MAGNUSON St. Paul, Minnesota. Swedish. Baptist. Aim. Athletic Director. Chorus '29. '30. '31; Captain Basketball 30. Basketball 29, 30. 31, '32; Football '29, '31. HAROLD JENSEN St. Paul. Minnesota. Norwegian. Lutheran. Aim, Music Teacher. Vice-President of Sophomore Class '31; Football '30. '31; Basketball '31, ’32, Manager ‘30; Tennis ’31; Track 31; Debating Team 32; Orchestia '30, '31; Glee Club '52, Chorus. JESSIE SHOOGLUN St. Paul, Minnesota. Swedish. Baptist. Aim, Office Work. Chorus '31, 32. LILLIAN NELSON Strandqtiist, Minnesota. Swedish. Baptist. Aim, Nurse. Chorus 29, '30, ’31, ’32. B ETHANNUAL - - 1932 T Wenly-iix ELIZABETH WALL Mountain Lake, Minnesota. German. Mcnnonite. Aim. Nurse. Chorus '29. '30. '31. ‘32. MIRIAM GAGXELIUS St. Paul, Minnesota. Swedish. Baptist. Aim, Nurse. Chorus ‘29. '30, '3!. '32; Glee Club '29. '30; Declamatory Contest '30. '31. WARREN ASHER St. Paul, Minnesota. German and Scotch. Free Methodist. Aim, Research in Science. Football '27. '28. '29. AGNESJANZEN Bingham Lake, Minnesota. German. Mennonite. Aim. Nurse. Chorus '29. 30. '31. '32. Chorus '27. '28. '29. '32. EUNICE BERSELL Houston, Minnesota. Swedish. Baptist. Aim. Musician. GERTRUDE LIL EGREN Lake Ncbagamon, Wisconsin. Swedish. Baptist. Aim. Mission Work. Vice President Athcncan '32; Chorus '32; Editor of Bcthannual '32. The - - BETHANNUAL - - 1932 T usenty -seven Th e BETHANN UAL C 32 MURIEL SKOOGLUN St. Paul, Minnesota. Swedish. Baptist. Aim, Medical Technician. Declamatory Contest 'SC, '32; Basketball '30, '32; Chorus; Girls Glee Club '30; Program Chairman Athenean '32. HAROLD LINDQUIST Blomkcst, Minnesota. Swedish. Baptist. Aim, Mission Work. Football '29. '30; Basketball '29. '30. '31. 32; Track '29. '30. 31, '32; Baseball '29, '32; Collector of Clarion '29, '30; Assistant Advertising Manager '29, '32; Chorus '29, '30, '3!, '32; Publicity Committee '31. 32. EVELYN MATTSON Ashland, Wisconsin. Swedish. Baptist. Medical Missionary. OTTO TJADEN Fergus Falls. Minnesota. Norwegian. Baptist. Aim, Ministry. President Alpha Beta 31; President Missionary Band '32; President Student Council '32; Editor of Clarion '32; Treasurer of Svea Society '32; Debating Team '31 ; Junior Treasurer '31. FERN LINDQUIST Blomkest, Minnesota. Swedish. Baptist. Aim, Teacher. Chorus '28, 29, '30; Pianist Alpha Beta '32; Reporter for Athenean '32. GEORGE WERNER St. Paul, Minnesota. German. Methodist. Aim, Teacher. Chorus ’31, 32. T weniy-cight ROBERT ASHBACH St. Paul, Minnesota. German. Lutheran. Aim, Veterinarian. Basketball ‘32; Treasurer of Sophomore Class '30; Sergeant-of-Arms for Alpha Beta 'SO; Baseball ‘31. PHYLLIS EKHOLM St. Paul, Minnesota. Swedish. Lutheran. Aim, Musician. Basketball ‘31; Chorus ‘31. '32. WILLARD SANDERS St. Paul. Minnesota. English and Danish. Alliance. Aim. Business. Chorus '29. '30, ‘31. 32; Clarion Staff; Basketball. MARIAN ALDEN Norbeck, South Dakota. English and Norwegian. Baptist. Chorus ‘29. ‘30. ‘31. ‘32. MRS. WM. BACKLCND Anaconda. Montana. Swedish. Baptist. Aim, Christian Service. Chorus '30, ‘31, '32; Pianist for Svca ‘30; Swedish Declamatory Contest ‘31, 32. 02 T iventy-nine 7 Ju . - BETH ANN UAL - - 10 32 Class Poem By Margaret Urban Toiling, rejoicing, and sorrowing. Each one through life must go. We have not equal sharing; Each one his place must know. We stand today in an open door; We see the struggle and strife. We look not back, though tempted sore. For we must be ready for life. Four years we have worked together; School days are like a game; For as much as wc have studied. That much has been our gain. ’Tis said that time is fleeting. So we’ll part as those of yore; Hut if we are true and faithful. We shall meet to part no more. The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 Class Song By Harold Ji:xsex, ’32 Hail to thee, Bethel! Hail to our school! Hail to our faculty tho’ you may rule! May all our students true to you be, Our Alma Mater, all hail to thee! In all your class rooms hours we have worked, Labored and toiled, though some wc have shirked Listened to lectures, wrote many a theme. Four years have gone now. How does it seem? May wc in years to come think high of you, How you have taught us and guided us, too. May we remember, classmates and pals, Memories of school days, dearest of all. Goodbye, dear Bethel, goodbye to you, Goodbye, dear teachers, faithful and true. May you remember, though wc arc but few, The class that left Bethel in ’32. THE CHAPEL HOl'R In tlic mist of each day’s busy moments. Our souls e'er seek refuge and bower. And vc pause for a season’s refreshing. In what's known as the Chapel hour. Whether we be weary or fainting. Or stormelouds hang low on our way, Wc may mount upon wings of an eagle. And our strength is renewed for each day. We push through the throng to the Master And feel the great throb of His power. As we touch the hem of His garment In what’s known as the Chapel hour. A glimpse of the face of the Saviour, A vision to eyes that are dim; Pours oil in the heart that is wounded. And balm for souls seared by sin. Like rains of refreshing, and sunshine. Which bless in the springtime each flower; He gives us the strength for each duty In what’s known as the Chapel hour. May Bethel ever be thankful For that place in the house of God Where each child may find courage to follow In paths where the Saviour has trod. On the dawn of Eternity’s Morning We’ll flee to His sheep’s safe bower And be sheltered from sin's cruel warfare. In Heaven's blest Chapel hour. J. S. A. (Meter from Children’s Hour. H. M . L.) Thirty-lico The - - BETHANNUAL - - IV 32 wsssssssss. Bethel Seminary Senior Class of 1932 Between two an:i three decades. ago there was born into this world, among countless others, eleven boys. These boys were most likely dedicated to the Lord in the first hours of their lives by God-fearing mothers and fathers. They have been the object of much concern. They were reared in Christian influence, and the home, the Sunday school, and the Church, each contributed its part in turn. From these three institutions certain individuals have contributed greatly to the shaping and molding of these eleven characters. In due time the Lord of Hosts, selecting His stewards for His vineyard, saw something in these lives which He knew He could shape into vessels “fit for the Master's use.” He called as in days of old: Whom shall 1 send? and who will go for us? Two from Anaconda, Montana, one from Denver, Colorado, one from Rothsay, Minnesota, three from Minneapolis, Minnesota, one from Rock Creek, Minnesota, one from Mason. Wisconsin, one from Akron, Ohio, one from Warren. Pennsylvania, answered “Lord, here am I send me. As the Lord sent Moses to the wilderness, Paul into Arabia for preparation, so these young men were sent to Bethel. Here they have studied, struggled, labored, prayed, and rejoiced together. There have been times of weeping also. Here they have been in the Potter’s Hands. Here they have been guided so wisely, so patiently, and so lovingly by the Lord's own teachers, and now they are ready under God for Commencement. True to custom the Senior Class has chosen a class motto. By a motto we understand, that which is adopted to be a guiding principle. Our motto, our guiding principle is found in Paul's second letter to the Corinthian Church, the twelfth chapter and the first part of the fifteenth verse. “And I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. The apostle Paul always inspires the Christian, and especially is his life and labors a challenge to the young minister. To me it docs seem that we could truly say of Paul that ever after his conversion it was the ruling passion of his life to wear out for His Savior. The way he chose to Ho it was by ever living for others. Note his intense love when he says to the Corinthians: To the weak became I weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” Listen to him as he expresses himself to his kinsmen at Rome. For I could wish that I myself were anathema from Christ for my brethren's sake, my kinsmen according to the flesh. In the first Gospel letter hear him: “being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the Gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us. This passion to spend and be spent for others controlled his life even unto the end. He found it true that it pays to serve Christ, and in his closing letter writing to Timothy, one of those to whom he cast his mantle, he says: Therefore I endure all things for the elects sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. Paul spent himself gladly in his turn and now it has come time for us to put our hands to the work. We very earnestly and unitedly as a class say by God's grace that we will most gladly spend and be spent for the souls of our generation. —M. W. S. Thirty-three 0(2? ■ The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 I VAR FABIAN ANDERSON. Th.B. Salutatorian Born at Port Alleghanev, Pa. Member of $ v. Bapt. Ch. Akron, O. Pastor of Dalbo Bapt. C'h . Dalbo, Minn. Graduate of Bethel Academy '29. Vice-Pres. Junior Class 'SO. Adv. Mgr. of Seminarie Posted '30. Editor in Chief. Bethel Evangel '51. Pres, of Alexis Society '32. FRANK LOWELL ANDERSON We regret very much that it has been necessary for Mr. Anderson to discontinue school on account of ill health. He plans to complete his work next year. WALTER ROY ANDERSON. I'h.B. Born at Anaconda, Mont. Member of $ v. Bapt. Ch., Anaconda, Mont. Graduate Anaconda High School '26. Semina rie Posten Collector '2S. Bus. Mgr. ‘29. Editor-in-Chief. Bethel Evangel 30. Steward of Bethel Sent. Boarding Club 31, ‘32. Male Chorus '27-'32. Sec. of Male Chorus '31. Vice-Pre . ’32. WILLIAM GUSTAVES BACKLUND, Th.B. 33orn at Anaconda, Mont. Member of Sw. Bapt. Ch., Anaconda, Mont. Pastor of First Bapt. Ch., Virginia. Minn. Graduate of Bethel Academy 29. Pres. Junior Class 30. Vire-Pres. Middlemen Class '31. Reporter Bethel Evangel '30. Asst. Editor 31. Vice-Prcs. Alexis Society '31 (fall semester). Male Chorus '26-'52, Pres. '30. Vice-Pres. '31. Pres. '32. Seminary Editor Bethannual '32. ALBERT JOHN BERGFALK. Th.B. Born at Rush Citv, Minn. Member of East Rock Creek Sw. Bapt. Ch., Pastor Isle and Opstcad Bapt. Chs. Graduate Rush City High School '21. Reporter Seminaric Posten '30. Bus. Mgr. Bethel Evangel '31. Vice-Pres. Senior Class '32. Male Chorus '30. '31. MAGNUS GORDH BERGLUND. Th.B. ralfdulurian Born at Cambridge. Minn. Member Lake Harriet Bapt. Ch., Minneapolis, Minn. Asst. Pastor Lake Harriet Bapt. Ch. Graduate Fort Bragg High School, Fort Bragg, Cal. '24. Asst. Librarian '30. Treas. Alexis Society '29. Vice-Prcs. Alexis Society '32 (spring semester). Pres, of Middlemen Class '31. Sec. of Senior Class '32. Male Chorus '29, 30, '31. Thirty-four The - - BETHANNUAL - - 1932 V ' V ' W W ELMER EI GENE BLOOM. Th.B. Born in Minneapolis, Minn. Member of First $w. Baptist Ch.. Minneapolis. Minn. Pastor of Sw. Bapt. Ch.. Becker. Minn. Graduate of Minneapolis Central High School. Graduate of Chicago College of Xaprapathv. Graduate Moody Bible Institute. WINFRED REUBEN DANIELSON. Th.G. Born at Rothsay, Minn. Member of Oscar Bapt. Ch.. Oscar. Minn. Pastor of Russell Bapt. Ch.. Russell. Minn. Attended Northwestern College. Fergus Falls. Minn., one year. Graduate of St. Paul Bible Training School. HAROLD WYMAN MALMSTEN, A.B., Th.B. Born in Minneapolis, Minn. Member of First Sw. Bapt. Ch.. Minneapolis, Minn. Pastor of Powderhorn Park Bapt. Ch., Minneapolis, Minn. Attended University of Minnesota '24. Hamline University 26. Graduate of Ottawa University '30. WALTER OSCAR OLSON. Th.B. Born in Minneapolis, Minn. Member of First Sw. Bapt. Ch.. Minneapolis, Minn. Pastor East Rock Creek Bapt. Ch., Rush City. Minn. Graduate of Central High School, Minneapolis. Minn. President of Junior College Club '31 (fall semester). Treasurer Middlemen Class 31. Scininarie Posten Collector '30. Seminary Reporter. Bethel Evangel ’31. MARVIN WALDEMAR SAMUELSOX, Th.B. Born in Warren. Pa. Member of Calvary Bapt. Ch., Warren, Pa. Pastor of First Bapt. Ch., Eveleth, Minn. Graduate of Bethel Academy- '28. President of Junior Class '29. President of Senior Class '32. President of Alexis Society '31 (fall semester). CHRISTOPHER WESTLUND, Th.B. Born at Skorpcd, Sweden. Member of Sw. Bapt. Ch., Mason, Wis. Graduate of Bethel Academy '30. Pastor of Anoka and St. Francis Sw. Bapt. Chs. Thirty-five fTto? The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 The Bible and Missionary Training School Young people art- very often told that the happiest years of life are those which arc spent in school. Truly, we who are members of the Bible and Missionary Training School of Bethel Institute consider that time happy which is being spent in preparation here for life service in the Kingdom work of Ood. Where one has a group of young people who have come together at the call of Ood for the purpose of making their lives meet for the Master's use. one may expect to find joy. As we consider the privilege of studying and thinking together upon God's Word and upon other lessons that shall lead us to better understand the Bible and help us point lost souls to the Savior, our hearts arc filled with gratitude to God that so great an advantage should be ours. What joy it is to know that God is ever-present—that we may begin and carry on our lessons in His name, relying upon His power to guide our thoughts so that we may learn those things which are best suited to help us serve the Lord wherever He shall lead. But not all our lessons are learned within the halls of Bethel, for we receive real practical training along several different lines of activity. We not only learn through this work, but we feel that we arc having a part in serving the Master in some such definite task as teaching a Sunday school class, doing church and Sunday school visitation, assisting in the work of various rescue missions, or performing church secretarial duties—with occasional opportunities to give a testimony at some meeting or to sing to the glory of God. Most necessary and most important is our prayer life. How precious are the times of communion with God in our daily prayer meetings, and in our private meetings with the Father in the Prayer Tower where we have fifteen to thirty minutes alone with Him. How-can we help but rejoice when the Lord God is constantly with us and when wc may take to Him our every joy, burden, perplexing problem, or sorrow—knowing that He will increase our joys and share our burdens—that He will supply our every need according to His own promises, and guide our every step. Of course, not everyone expects to become a foreign missionary, for we realize that there are fields white unto harvest all over the world, and that servants arc needed to gather to Christ all those who are lost in sin and without the Savior no matter who they are or where they may be found. The Lord Jesus' command is to go into all the world” to preach and to teach; and there are many whitened fields in our own land needing reapers, as well as the fields in lands beyond the seas. Truly it brings joy to our hearts to know that our Master has called us to labor with Him where He has most need of us. In ourselves wc can do nothing, but under the leadership of Him to whom all authority hath been given in heaven and on earth. wc may each one say with Paul, I can do all things in Him that strengthened me. I believe that the heart-cry and the aim of each student in the school may be summed up in these words of a song that has become dear to many hearts: My life on the altar for Jesus In giad consecration I lay. To be used when and where as He pleases, Or just set aside, as He may; Take me and make me All Thou wouldst have me to be; Fill me and use me! Have Thy way, Lord, in me.” —L. A. E. Thirty-six The - - RETHANNUAL - - 1932 LILLY ANN M. ENG STROM Minneapolis, Minnesota. Student Volunteer. Member of Elim Swedish Baptist Church. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Attended McPhail School of Music and University of Minnesota. Aim. Foreign Mission Field. ESTHER CARLSON Valedictorian Anaconda. Montana. Member of Swedish Baptist Church. Anaconda. Montana. Class Secretary '32. Aim, Home Mission Field. FLORENCE JOHNSON Denver. Colorado. Student Volunteer. Member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Denver, Colorado. Graduate of South Denver High 26. Graduate of Mercy Hospital Training School, Denver, Colorado '29. Class President '32. Aim, Foreign Mission Field. PEARLE L. ROLD Harlan. Iowa. Student Volunteer. Member of Bethel Baptist Church. Harlan, Iowa. Graduate of Bethel Academy '30. Class Vice-President '31, '32. B.M.T. Editor. Bcthannual '32. Aim, Foreign Mission Field. JEANNETTE CARLSON Grove City, Minnesota. Student Volunteer. Member of Central Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minnesota. Graduate of Grove City High School '30. Secretary of Student Volunteer Movement '32. Aim. Foreign Mission Field. ELIZABETH N1LSON St. Paul, Minnesota. Student Volunteer. Member of Bethany Baptist Church, St. Paul, linnesota. Aim, Foreign Mission Field. Thirty-stcen The - - BETHANNUAL - - 1932 JEANNETTE ANDERSON Stroinsburg, Nebraska. Member of First Baptist Church. Stroinsburg. Nebraska. Graduate of Stromsburg High School ’2$. Aim. Evangelist's Assistant. VIOLET FLORELL Minneapolis, Minnesota. Student Volunteer. Member of First Swedish Baptist Church. Minneapolis. Minnesota. Graduate of North High School. Minneapolis. Minnesota '26. Aim, Foreign Mission Field. NELLIE ANGSTROM Seattle. Washington. Member of First Swedish Baptist Church. Seattle. Washington. Graduate of Bethel Academy '29. Aim, Home Mission Field. GRACE E. NORSTROM Elk River. Minnesota. Member of Bethany Swedish Baptist Church. St. Paul. Minnesota. Graduate of Bethel Academy 'JO. Secretary of Alexis Society 31. Bethel Evangel Staff '32. Aim. Nurse. EDITH GOODRICH Pillager. Minnesota. We regret very much that Miss Goodrich was forced to leave school on account of ill health. She hopes to complete her course next year. ALVINA CARLSON Eveleth. Minnesota. Member of First Swedish Church, Eveleth, Minnesota. Graduate of Eveleth High School 'JO. Aim. Nurse. Thirty-eight The ■ - BETHANNUAL - - 1932 EDITH V. PALM Lake Norden, South Dakota. Member of First Swedish Baptist Church. Lake Nonlcn, South Dakota. Graduate of Bethel Academy '23. Attended Northern State Teacher's College, Aberdeen. South Dakota. Class Treasurer 31. 32. Bethel Evangel Staff '32. Aim. Home Mission Field. BEULAH LIST Albert Lea. Minnesota. Member of First Baptist Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota. Aim. City Mission Work. Thir(ii-ntw Forty The BETHANNUAL- Departments ( U nil try rail antes) Academy Juniors Sophomores F reshmen Junior College Seminary Middlemen Juniors -1032 Bible and Missionary Training School Juniors ACADEMY Adviser....... President.... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer.. . . Back Row Clarence Toensing Charles Geiger Donald Bersell Emil Bly Victor Shcrling Robert Wallin Lester Howatt Rudolph Slcanse George Hoffman + r Th e - -BETHANNUAL- Juniors CLASS OFFICERS CLASS ROLL Middle Row Gcrda Okcrman Ruth Johnson Mary Louise Slccth Jane Ewald Myrtle Naslund Ruth Davis Elsie Anderson Vivian Webb Dorothy Sawyer Edna Lundgrcn - 1032 ......Miss Palcen Leonard Turnquist ..Margaret Nyloi Leonorc Nybagen .....Bonnie Alden Front Row Grace Peterson Ruth Leech Eleanore Raudcnbush Leonorc Nyhagcn Margaret Nylof Miss Palcen Leonard Turnquist Bonnie Alden Mabelle Johnson Mildred Olson Forty-one The - - BETH ANNUAL - - 932 wwwww Sophomores CLASS OFFICERS Adviser....... President..... Vice-President Secretary .... T reasurer.... .........Miss Nelson Svcining Haukedalen .... Arthur Hcdlund . Esther Christiansen .. . . Lois Magnuson Back Row Clarence Gustafson Henry Wall Clifford Knutson Gordon Danielson Andrew Boylan Virgil Olson Melvin Eidson CLASS ROLL Middle Row Robert Marvin Beatrice Myrick Marie Knutson Vina Olson Lorraine Johnson Louise Jack Ruth Swanson Vivian Peterson Marvin Tjornhom Frost Row June Sjoholm Avis Miller Svcining Haukedalen Miss Nelson Esther Christiansen Harold Tasker Lois Magnuson Forty-i wo The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 g m Freshmen CLASS OFFICERS Adviser.................................................Mr. Carlson President.............................................George Bauer Vice-President........................................ Allan Johnson Secretary.....................................................Naomi Liljegren Treasurer....................................................Joseph Hlavinka Back Row Olav Norsted Robert Peterson Siguard Forsmark Joseph Hlavinka Frank May Spencer Merrill Paul Anderson CLASS ROLL Miodi.p. Row Arthur Carlson Clifford Dickau Ruby Theline Lcnora Ilanson Evelyn Ireland Virgil Chamberlin Frost Row Meta Friesen Naomi Liljegren Mr. Carlson George Bauer Allan Johnson Ebba Erickson Forty-three V'Cf f7SE? The BETHANNUAL - - 1032 The Founding of Bethel Junior College and Its Aims The annals of Bethel reveal some very interesting prophecies. Among these, according to the memory of the old alumni, ’ were several which foretold the building of a College on the Bethel campus within a few decades after the beginning of the Academy. On the occasions when such prophecies were read by the exuberant seers of the graduating class there were interpretations which encouraged the “sons and daughters to prophesy and the young men” to sec visions! These visions were inspired by the same spirit of adventure and trust which Had prompted the fathers in their day to build so well that they now could dream of the future by reason of the past accomplishments. The 1 reams have come true. The constituency responsible for the establishment of Bethel Academy and the Seminary have taken the next logical step, and the result is Bethel Junior College. We have completed our first year. The founding came as a result of a move of faith and work combined. The General Conference of the Swedish Baptists, assembled in annual session in Minneapolis, June, 1931, welcomed a scries of reports and recommendations al! of which presented trumpet calls for advance along the home and foreign mission fronts. We believe that it was more than a coincidence that the proposal of the Board of Education, embodying recommendations for the immediate inauguration of the Junior College, and based «n the observations of a previous Survey Commission, was presented in an atmosphere that was surcharged by a warm mission spirit. As the Conference adopted the Manchurian Mission program amidst exprcN'ions of joy and also accepted with equal enthusiasm the so-called North Bank mission project of Assam.—two tasks which would seem to demand the limit in support,—what was more natural than the hearty adoption of a policy at home which would provide the necessary training for the workers who from now on would be in more frequent demand, not only at home and in other parts of the world formerly occupied but also in newer fields! The educational venture, as it truly appears, was divinely timed for a divinely instituted forward move on all fronts. This brief account of the establishment of the Junior College has reflected the aims of the institution. Stated more specifically, these aims are as follows: Culture, Character and Citizenship,'—all prefixed with the positive qualification Christian. There are many schools which profess the adoption of the three features mentioned but which exclude the essential qualifier. There are others which accept the Christian emphasis and wc take our place among these, with enthusiasm and without apology. It is our conviction that the constituency represented by Bethel is best served by its own educational institutions from the viewpoint of leadership training. The aims quoted, it will be observed, arc not limited to the clergy and other ordained Kingdom worker?, but they include the lay professions and callings of vocation as well. If we should venture a prophecy it is this: Bethel Junior College is destined for success, and the reasons are many. First, the foundation is iaid deep and solid. Second, our standards are tested by the educational requirements of the State University. Third, we have assurances of welcoming a substantial student body whose records prove ability and accomplishment. Fourth, a faculty of high quality is being built up. Fifth, we arc supported by a people who do not look back hesitatingly once they have set their hands to the plow. Foriy-four - B ET HANNUAL- - 1932 tiarft Row Aleck Olson Lowell Anderson Lari Widen Clifford Lindor Leonard Larson John Anderson Arnold Gustafson Allan Fredinc Ivar Anderson Franklin Nelson Marvin Samuelson Junior College CLASS ROLL Middle Row Nathan Essclstrom Lawrence Nelson William Bncklund Floyd Bergfalk Layton Jackson Henry Heartberg William Swan Henning Landstrom Clarice Wcssman Vcrn Wessman Orville Burch Front Row Walter Watkin Doris Benson Theodora Waldo Violettc Scott John Johnson Walfred Danielson Walter Olson Walter Anderson Helen Noren May Halstcnrud Pcarlc Rold Christopher Wcstlund Forty-five BET HANK UAL - - 1932 The - - Seminary Bark ro iv—Walter Watkin—-class president. Roland Lundgren. William Swan. Axel Backlund. Front row—Henning Landstrom—secretary. Layton Jackson. Henry Heartberg—treasurer. Lawrence Nelson—vice-president. Middlemen The middle class may he compared, if permissible, to a model T stalled in the middle of a hill. We have left the low-lands of strangeness, shyness, yea, even the greenness of our Junior year, and have reached the half-way point; here we pause—for reflection and for prospection. God's call to service came to us a we ploughed the furrows, stood beside the machinist's bench, worked in the office, studied our books, which necessitated, in our Junior year, a period of readjustment and acculturation to a new environment and new habits. Over now is this adjustment period and with it our mistakes, our regrets over lost opportunities, and our failures. But the glorious future, with its possibilities, opportunities, and privileges, lies before us. As it sounds forth its clarion call. we. having in the past experienced the strength and power of a loving God. respond with hope and courage. Our members are truly representative of the Old and New World. From Europe, from Canada, from historic New England, from the agricultural Middle-West, they come. The aims and policies, of the class of 1933, may be summarized in the words of the Apostle Paul: “Brethren. I count not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do. forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which arc before, I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Our prayer and desire to God is that we may attain to this noble and wonderful gqal in Christ Jesus our Lord. Forty six —H. L. - BETHANNUAL - lituk roi?—Aleck Olson. Frank May, Vern Wessinan. Lester Thompson—class president, John Anderson, Millard Sundin, Elmer Backlund. Clarice Wessman. From rr M—Bror Lundgrcn—vice-president. Franklin Nelson, Floyd Bergtalk. Earl Widen, Clifford Lindor, Nathan Esselstrom, Orville Burch. Juniors From year to year as graduates go from the halls of Bethel to take up the Lord's work :n various fields throughout the world, God is calling new recruits into training, to fill the gaps left hv their going. Every school year brings to our school a new group of enthusiastic young men. who are ready to pay the price of hard study, self-denial and many conflicting experiences, in order to be fitted for the Master’s service. These have heeded, as it were, the words of Jesus: Follow me and I will make you fishers of men. Before them is the promise of reward for faithful service, and behind them is the ever enduring command, Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. Days of beginning arc days of blessing. As we receive a greater vision of our task; its seriousness, its responsibility, its extent, and its joy, we realize that we are truly just beginning. Vet life in this world is only beginning, and when we come to the end of the road, and stand in the presence of our Leader, wc will realize that we have just reached the place of beginnings. Thus, trusting that these years of study in our Bethel may make of us “vessels, meet for the Master’s use,” we press on. —L. E. T. 1032 Foriy-sevtn The - - BETH ANN UAL - - IQ 32 Bible and Missionary Training School Practical Work Las! fall we came from east and west, from north and south, to the halls of dear old Bethel. Our chief purpose in coming wa� to study to show ourselves approved unto God, workmen that needeth not to he ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Our intellectual knowledge has been supplanted by practical work. Both have proved very valuable in equipping us for future service. Our practical work assignments, as well as our experiences, have been many and varied. Some of the girls have been glorifying God through song and testimony, while others have sown the precious seed into the hearts of Sunday school children. Secretarial and canvass work has comprised a part of the practical work. The visitation work has played an important part. The girls doing this work have visited especially the poorer districts. Their hearts have been touched upon seeing wrecked homes and souls struggling in despair. It has been their privilege to open the Blessed Book and to read life-giving words which kindle new hope in conscience-stricken hearts. The sick have heard about the great Physician who heals both body and soul; the depressed have been shown the Comforter; the needy have been asked to trust Him who provides for every need; the sin-sick oul have been pointed to the Lamb of Go«l which taketh away the sins of the world; and God's children have been exhorted to grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. It i interesting to notice how God works in a mysterious way His wonders to perform. We may plant ami water but God must give the increase, which He also has done. I am thinking especially of one family which has been visited by Bethel students for three years. At first it seemed discouraging but the students continued to work and pray. Gradually the girls won their way into the heart of Mrs. i -and she receiver! them gladly. A few months ago she and two of her boys were converted at an evangelistic meeting. She is now a rejoicing Christian. Her greatest desire is to see her husband ami friends brought to Christ who lifted her from shades of night to plains of light. We praise God for His manifestations of saving power. Nine delightful months have been spent in study, fellowship and service. Once more the end of a school year is drawing nigh. Some of us leave Bethel never to return but we expect to pursue, in greater measure, the practical work begun here. llis lamps are we To shine where He shall say; And lamps are not for sunny rooms. Nor for the light of day; But for dark places of the earth Where shame and wrong anti crime have birth; And for the murky twilight gray. Where wondering sheep have gone astray And souls arc groping after Him. And as sometimes a flame we see. Clear shining through the night,— So dark we cannot see the lamp— But only sec the light— So may we shine. His love the flame. That men may glorify His name. —E. C. Forty-ti(jhi Back roii-: Mrs. John Dikkers, Elcanora Nastrom, Grace Cooper. Muriel Bjorklund, May Halstenruri. Esther Swanson. Ruth Janson. Viola Steve. Mildred Svnnes. From roie: Helen Anderson. Mrs. Walter Anderson. Vice-President; Miss Sabel. Margaret Anderson, President; Mabel Nelson, Secretary-Treasurer; Ruby Theline, Evelyn Petersnn. Juniors Last September a number of strangers came to win their way into the heart and life of the Bethel family. Of course, they did not long remain strangers—who could in such a family? They were so warmly welcomed by the upper-classmen and faculty that they felt at home immediately and there was no room for gloom or loneliness. These Juniors came from far and near, willing to face uncertainties and difficulties for the privilege of attending Bethel. They have proved themselves true Bethelites, eagerly entering into the spirit of the school and rejoicing in the experiences which daily enrich their lives. They gladly share both opportunity and responsibility, and as they study their course they are keenly appreciative of the helpful Christian leadership of their instructors. One dominant desire fills their hearts: they long to be drawn closer to the Master in the fellowship of a yielded life and strive to be found faithful in this preparation for richer, fuller service to Him. They are finding in Bethel an answer to that need of deeper spiritual experience which will open the way to a more abundant life in Christ. And as they go forth in various kinds of service they will he better ahle to reach the hearts of those with whom they deal and to lead them also to the Master. _ I. $. Forty-nine 'sssssssssss' The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1 932 From Our Foreign Mission Mail Bag We have reached Tcneritfe. the 24th of March. Imagine how glad I was after 5.000 miles on the water to meet Florence Isackson, who conducts a Protestant Sunday School on this island, a Spanish possession, and. of course. Catholic. About fifteen people come, women and children only, as the men will not lister, to anything women have to say.. However, their work is still new. and the power of Christ's Gospel will break down these barriers even as it has in the past, and will continue to do so in the future. —Esther Ehxbom, Banza M ant eke. Belgian Congo. Africa. “He atone is worthy, let us praise Him.” I've been hearing some old Bethel friends singing that chorus in the old Ford—seems I could hear Byron. Bill Tapper. Reuben Olson. Eva. Evelyn F.. Gladys, and others. How I would love to just have one of those ' Ford prayer meetings once more—and then go on to a service where the spirit of the Lord is moving mightily. '1 hose are the things that we miss most of all out here. —Doris Frykexberc. Nellore, $. India. I am teaching Bible and music in the private school here in Goodhope in the morning. I do personal work in the afternoon. In the evenings I have choir practice. Then I have the teachers’ class for our Sunday Schools every Saturday afternoon. Sunday morning 1 teach the young people’s English class. The people are ignorant and poor, but they are obedient to ;hc command of the Lord. They put into practice what they promise. Fortcxata Sa:..mo ix. Now working in Goodhope and Forward Churche'. Philippine Islands. I have just been out in the district with Emily Satterberg for 10 days. Oh. the joy and inspiration one receives from coming into a village where the folks almost take you in their arms to show that they appreciate that you have come. 1 felt a wonderful nearness of Him a I saw the joy in the faces of the dear folks, and as we walked along the path through the woods, across the streams, and up the steep hills we couldn't help but feel that He was with u every step of the way. We met with many disappointments, too. but all is forgotten when we look at Him. —Lixda Erickson. Leopoldville. Congo Beige. Africa. It is such a joy to be able to have a share in this great work. It is indeed the greatest thing in the world to be doing the Lord's work and to feel that you are in the place He would have you be. On Sunday there were five baptized in a small stream near the village. There were 2.100 present and Rev. Harding preached the sermon after which the Lord's Supper was served. It was the strangest one of which I ever partook; yet I never saw one conducted with more reverence. The wine wa made from raisins which had been boiled, strained and mixed with water. They poured it from a motley array of teapots and tea kettles. We were served from individual aluminum sets which the churches are beginning to use. Some of the Christians had never had an opportunity to take the Lord’s Supper so it was a very momentous occasion for many of them. It was a great inspiration to me to visit such a meeting and observe the people at work. —Fern Koi.d, Tura. Assam. The command and also the promise given by the Lord Jesus in Matt. 28:19.20 arc very real to me here where He hav placed me in far-otf India, with the many opportunities for service. India is a beautiful country, but its people live in superstition and fear. But when they get the Gospel story their lives become beautiful also. Here at Nellore A. B. Hospital we have forty-nine nurses in training and the hospital is overcrowded most of the time. Then we have dispensary work in the villages. There are opportunities every day to tell vhe “Good News of the Kingdom. I am very happy in the Master's service here. —Ei.sie Larsox, Nellore. So. India. Fifty Fifty-two T}1€ . _ BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 Avis Miller, Margaret Nvlof, Secretary; Sveinung Haukedalen, Otto Tjaden. President; Leonard 'I urnquist, Bror Lundgren, Vice-President; Claris Johnson, Treasurer. The Student Council The Student Council is an organization of Bethel Academy consisting of representatives from each cla-s. who have the opportunity of assisting in the government and discipline of the school. In the spring of the year the Freshman and Sophomore Classes each elect two members, and the Juniors elect three members as representatives in the Student Council. This organization is frequently given the power and opportunity to appoint committees, and to voice their opinion on matters pertaining to the school and its welfare. Its main function, however, is to assist in the solving of major problems winch may arise among the students. For instance, if there is misconduct on the part of any student, or a violation of laws in general, the faculty may see lit to commit the student to the said council for trial. In such a case the council will confidentially investigate the matter and make recommendations to the faculty for final action. In this way the students have an actual part in raising and upholding the ideals of Bethel. —P. A. Fifty-lhrte ' WWW The - - B ETHAN X UAL - - 1932 THE B. I.A. STAFF r ' HOmt AOt fcOWSOR Jl G.UUEGREN EDITOR mcw tF © VIOUTTE. SCOTT COLLEGE EO. ft PEAftlE ftOLO 6.M.T.E0. A eONALUNDGREN fttftoEnx ed. w.G.ftftCvaono E Et . eo. (• • . C chas1 Geiger BUSINESS mgr. � i . pj WM. ADAM fcOV. MGR.. LEONARD TURNQUIST H. UN QUIST ASSTB.VAGR. ftCWEm ftM.hGR. C: f: WEHftt HLARTSURG ALLAN EREO NE sen. ftov. mgr. coll. ftow.mfi. The Bethannual This year marks the twelfth anniversary of our Bethannual; and being the first institute edition, that is. the first in which each of the departments is represented, we feel that it is even a greater success than it has been in previous years. We are truly grateful to each and every member of the staff for the earnest and zealous effort put forth in this purpose. It is through the ambition, skill, and talent of such students that we find it possible to enjoy this annual book of interesting and outstanding features. The contribution of our capable and artistic friends, Joyce Sheldon and Otto Tjaden. do indeed add much to the completion of our annual. Wc acknowledge our deepest appreciation to the kindly efforts of these students. Fifty-four —E. C. tsssssss,',',',', 7' h e . . BETH ANN UAL - - 19 32 Standing: Mabel Johnson, Martic Borgsirom, Allan Johnson. James Davies. Lcanore Nyhagen, Arnold Gustafson. Margaret Crban. Leonard Turnquist. Harold Lindquist. Bonnie Alden, Avis Miller. Stated: Charles Geiger. Business Manager; Bror Lundgren. Assistant Editor: Otto Tjaden. Editor; Allan Fredine, William Adam. The Clarion The first issue of the Clarion was published October. 1921. From that time on it was published monthly. It contained six pages of four columns each. On glancing through these former issues of the Clarion. I found many items of interest. One in which I was especially concerned was discussing the possibilities of organizing a Junior College at Bethel. This item was printed in the February. 1922. issue. This year a small printing press was given to Bethel by a member of the First Swedish Baptist Church of St. Paul. This made it possible for us to undertake the task of printing the Clarion in our own print shop. It is our aim and purpose to publish a four-page paper containing four columns, tri-weekly. Because of the diminutiveness of our printing department we arc limited in our ability to publish a perfect paper. However, time will lessen our problems. Despite the imperfections of this year’s issues, they are important. They tell of the realization of the dream of 1922; for we now have a Junior College at Bethel. There is no better way to keep a history of our school life than by compiling the issues of the Clarion into a book. This book will then contain happy memories of dear Bethel. —I. N. Fifty-nee «� s« vsw. The - - BETH ANN UAL - - ?J2 Standing: Walter Watkin. Business Manager; Clarice Wessman. Collector; John Dikkers, John Anderson, Reporter; Henry Heartberg, Assistant Editor; Layton Jackson, Collector; Franklin Nelson, Circulating Manager; Roland Lundgren, Assistant Editor; Earl Widen, Advertising Manager. Seated: Edith Palin, Assistant Circulating Manager; Floyd Bcrgfalk, Editor; I)r. K. J. Karlson, Faculty Advisor; Grace Norstrom, Reporter. The Bethel Evangel The Bethel Evangel is the official organ of the Seminary. It is a magazine which is published bi-monthly by the students of the Seminary. Perhaps some of our readers will better recognize this paper as the “Seminari-Posten.” When our seminary located here in St. Paul its publication was then known under that name, but was changed some three years ago to The Bethel Evangel. The purpose of this paper is to record the activities of the students and organizations within our department, to give the students good practical experience in publishing a paper, and also give space for the best literary products from the students' pens. During the past two years we have had very helpful and inspirational synthetical studies on the books of the New Testament by various pastors throughout our denomination. One book has been studied in each issue and tin’s year we have gotten as far as through the Epistle to the Ephesians. Each year a new editorial staff is elected by the student body. On that staff we have one faculty member to act as advisor. Dean Karlson has served in that capacity this year and wc are grateful to him for his helpful service and advice. —F. B. Student Volunteers The Student Volunteer Hand has this year, as in previous years, put forth every effort to keep alive in hearts already burning therewith, and kindle in new hearts the fire of Foreign Missionary interest. This organization which was first begun at Bethel in February of 1911. has grown in membership from eight, until today the number stands at twenty-five. Til's number has been exceeded only once. This was in 1930-1931 when it reached twenty-eight. Bethel carries today the distinction of having the largest Volunteer band in the state. In 1912 Bethel Student Volunteers had an active part in organizing the Twin City Student Volunteer Band, and were the hosts of the Conference in January of the following year. Many members w ho have at one time served as officers in this local organization, or have been otherwise active in its work, are today missionaries on the Foreign field. Others, whom the Lord has not seen fit to lead to the Foreign field are engaged in His service at heme. God has abundantly blessed the work of the organization throughout its years of activity, and it is to he hoped that the Band will ever stand as a group of willing volunteers, with a “Here Am I,” in response to the challenge presented by the motto it has fitlv chosen, “The World for Christ in this Generation.” —L. L. T. Fit'll scan The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 rov: Avis Miller, Henning Landstrom. Floyd Bcrgtalk. Leonard Turnquist, Win. Swan, Lilly Ann Engstrom, Mildred Olson. Middle rotx: Violet Scott. Marian Berglund. Ruby Theline, Elizabeth Nilson, Violet Florell, Florence Johnson, Edith Goodrich. From rotx: Pearl Rold. Miss Sahel. Lester Thompson. President; Layton Jackson. Vice-President; John Anderson. Secretary-Treasurer; Jeannette Carlson, Corresponding Secretary; Grace Cooper. f r r i V The - - BETH ANN UAL - - PJ2 The Missionary Band All great enterprises pertaining to the evangelization of the world have been backed by men who believed firmly in the simple words of Christ, ask and ye shall receive. Men who have faith enough to a k God for great things are the ones who really accomplish great things for the Lord. It is said that every prayer uttered by Hudson Taylor and Adoniram Judson in the name of Christ and for the glory of God was definitely answered. The Lord kept His word in perfect faithfulness to them that loved Him. Bethel Academy has always trusted in the power of Prayer as a means of overcoming all difficulties and as a means of maintaining a close walk with Christ among the students. For more than twenty years the Missionary Band has conducted prayer services daily at the Academy. In these difficult times of depression the students have found it a source of much comfort and strength to gather morning and evening and pour out their hearts unto God. The Lord has supplied our needs and we have rejoiced together in His care of us. The Missionary Band has also conducted the services at the Union Gospel Mission and the Linnca Home. Here the students have an opportunity to tell others about their experiences with God, and great blessing is thus derived by sharing His goodness with others. We have greatly enjoyed the opportunities of serving the Master in word and song. The Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement Olivia Johnson was one of the very first of the missionaries who have gone out to foreign fields from Bethel Institute. When she came to Bethel Academy as a student, she was already a graduate of the preparation she pos autumn of 191S. How well I remember, that fall, upon addressing the students in chapel one morning, how fervently she spoke to them, using as a text, 2 Tim. 2:1 S— Study to show thyself approved unto God, etc. In addition to her school work, she also acted as matron of the girls living in the Academy Dormitory. But this was the year of the dire pestilence that swept the world in the wake of the great war. and Olivia Johnson fell a victim to it in January, 1919. She died triumphantly, with these words on her lips. Send three in my place. God's ways arc past finding out, but we may rest assured that even in this case, “all things are working together for good. The very next year, the Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement was launched by the faculty and students of Bethel Academy to perpetuate the memory and work of this their beloved alumna. According to its constitution, the four objectives of this movement are as follows: !. Study Missions 3- Give to Missions 2. Talk Missions 4. Be Missionaries Public services arc held three times a year, at which inspiring missionary programs are rendered and missionary offerings taken. The membership is one dollar a year, the fund thus accumulating being used for missionary purposes. At present, books arc being purchased for a library at the mission where Olivia labored. Phis fills a long felt need, and at the same time serves as a fitting memorial of the noble life ami work of the one in whose honor the movement was instituted. By ANNA M. SWEDBERG Fifty-eight -BETHANNUAL-■ 193 Back row: Robert Peterson, Victor Shirling, Otto Tjadcn. Paul Anderson, Rudolph $kaa c. M'uldU row: Clifford Dickau, Leonard Turnquist, Arthur Hcdlund, Donald Berscll. Joseph Hlnvinka, (Jcorge Bauer. From row: Sigurd For mark, Allan Johnson, John Dikkers. President; Sveinung Hauke-dalen, Bror Lundgren. Ministerial Students The Ministerial Students Association can he traced back as far as 1914. The purpose of this association is, according to the constitution of the organization, to unite all the Ministerial Students in a common bond of Christian spirit and fellowship, to encourage religious work, and to cooperate with the Alexis Society in promoting the literary life of the ministerial students. In the earlier years of this association a short course in Homiletics was given for the benefit of the Ministerial Students. Professor Adolph Olson, as the instructor, took a great interest in this course. The Ministerial Students have had charge of the meetings at the West Side Mission and the Union Gospel Mission. St. Paul, and some of the Alexis Society’s meetings. The Ministerial Students have a great purpose in this organization, and this cannot he fulfilled but by the grace and strength of God. so that whatsoever has been accomplished all honor is due to Him. • —$. H. Fifty nine r r r r The - - BETH ANNUAL - - 1932 The Alexis Literary Society The Alexis Literary Society was named in honor of Dr. John Alexis Edgren, founder of our Seminary. The society has occupied an important place in the life and training of the students for many years. It meets every Wednesday night during the school year. This organization is the most prominent of the organizations among the students. Its membership comprises the entire student body, including the Bible and Missionary Training School and the Ministerial Students of the Academy. New officers are elected each semester. The president is always elected from among the member' of the Senior Class. The purpose of the society is the training of the students along literary lines, especially as expressed in speech. It aims to develop the students in mastery of the language, effective delivery, and clearness in presentation of the subject matter. A faculty member serves as critic being elected by the students each semester for that purpose. Thus the students as they appear on the programs have the advantage of having their work constructively criticised. In each program there is usually a song in unison, Scripture reading, the prayer, special numbers in song and music, an extemporaneous speech, and an address. Sometimes readings are given. Occasionally debates are held. In the first semester of this school year two declamatory contests were held, one in Swedish and one in English. Dr. Gordh gave prizes in cash to the winners. A series of addresses on some of the false teaching of the day were also given during the first semester. In the second part of the year, among other subjects treated, a series of talks was given on The Great Poets and Their Theology. The Athenaean Society The Athenaean Society is a girl's organization which has been active for twenty or more years and which has been a blessing to hundreds of girls who have enjoyed the warm Christian fellowship of classmates and who hove established valuable enduring friendships. The word Athenaean is an unusual name and has a significant meaning which has held a challenge to each girl who has had the privilege of membership. The word “Athenaean has been derived from the name of the Greek goddess. Athena, who presided over peace, defensive war, and needlework, and who was the incarnation of wisdom. The Athenaean girls have been seeking wisdom most eagerly all these years and have not discontinued the quest after leaving Bethel. At present the Athenaean Society is a democratic organization to which each girl in Bethel automatically belongs. Because of the fact that there arc no restrictions limiting membership each girl may become an active member if she so desires. The society meets at least two or three times during a semester anti each meeting includes a program and a social hour. The purpose of the meetings is to promote a stronger Christian friendship. —E. N. S Sixty DEBATORS Hildinjr Lind, Coach: Andrew Boylan. Louise Jack, James Davies. Vcrnadcll Kronsted. Sigurd Forsmark Alpha Beta Literary Society The - - BETHANXUAL The Alpha Beta is the leading literary society of Bethel Academy. The aim of this organization is two-fold. First, it tends to cultivate leadership and develop the ability to speak in public. Secondly, the knowledge of the student is increased by the informing programs consisting of prepared and extemporaneous speeches, lectures on literary men. reading, etc. Musical numbers of the programs arc represented by the student talent. Students have shown a great interest in the activities of the year by taking part in various programs as well as by locally supporting the school i:i the inter-school contests in declamatory, oratory, and debate, which are made possible by our membership in the inter-academic forensic league. The meetings have been well attended, interesting, and filled with enthusiasm. Regular meetings are held every other week on Saturday evening, and arc followed by a social hour in which the students have the opportunity to get better acquainted. —B. L. Sixty-one The - - BETH ANN Ui L - - 1932 Evelyn Clelland Oratorical THE WINNERS Muriel Skooclux Alt ha Beta Declamatory Mildred Olson Svea Declamatory Svea The Svea Society at Bethel was founded in the fall of 1911. Its purpose was to further Swedish culture among; the descendants of Swedish people, and to spread the knowledge of the great names in Swedish history and the part that that country has played in the history of the world. That is still the aim of Svea. The Americans of Swedish descent have every right to he proud of their mother country, knowing that that country has names that shine in the fields of literature, science, and art. The name of Selma Lagerlof is known and loved throughout a great part of the world, as well as that of Esaias Tcgner. Karl von Linnc and Wilhelm Scheele are names that are honored by every scientist. In Protestant countries one of the greatest and most cherished characters is Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, who give his life that Protestantism might continue to exist and prosper. It is the duty of every American of Swedish birth to care for these memories and to keep them alive. This has been the work of the Svea Society in the years that have passed; and to this end its efforts will be directed in the future. -A. J. Sixty-t ico The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 103 Pl'BLIC SPEAKING CLASS Bark row: Eleanor Xastroin, Clifford Dickau, Harold Lindquist, Joseph Snyder, Millard Sundin. Elizabeth Wall. Middle row: Mabel Nelson. Ruth Johnson, May Halstenrud, Violet Florcll. Esther Swanson, Marian Alden, Margaret Anderson. Front row: Mrs. Walter Anderson, Helen Anderson, Evelyn Peterson, Mildred Synness, Viola Steve, Avis Miller. Esther Christensen. Expression The art of Expression is an art that can be used in great service for both man and for God. and is an art that we all need training in; this need is very well provided for at Bethel. Our Expression Department was first organized twenty-four years ago. in the fall of 1908. David E. Haglund was Bethel’s first Professor in Expression. He taught two years, from 1908 until 1910. Professor H. C. Wingbladc taught the next two years, from 1910 to 1912. Miss Price came in 1917 and taught for nearly twelve years. She left in January, 1929, and Mrs. Lind taught the rest of that year and the following year, 1929-30. Miss Alida Snesrud taught last year. This year we were very fortunate in having Mrs. Lind back again. She is one who puts her whole self into her work, and her beautiful character and wonderful ability have had a real influence on many lives. What we have learned in her class will he a great help and guide to us throughout all of our life's work. —M. A. Sixty-three BETHANNUAL - - ««« The - - 1932 Sixty-four CIIOOL CHORES ft The history of the choral cannot be completed in a short article, hot 1 will endeavor to sketch its development through the centuries as best I can. The only claim History of the Choral to orig-nality is through the presentation, as 1 have drawn from several sources. Henry Ward Beecher has said. “Hymns are the jewels which the church has worn, the pearls, the diamonds, formed into Amulets more potent against sorrow and sadness than the most famous charm of the wizard or the magician, and he who knows the way that the hymns flowed, knows where the blood of true piety ran, and can trace its veins and arteries to the very heart.” The earliest history of the Hebrew race is practically without song. Moses required no song for worship but there are traces of its presence. One might mention that the flrst instance of singing recorded in history is that of Miriam in the celebration of the delivery of Israel from the Egyptian pursuers. “Sing to Jehovah, for He hath triumphed gloriously.” The Hebrews played on instruments of music, and, where there have been instruments present, there must have been singing. The greatest fountain of song has been religion and people employed instruments (very crude, perhaps) and would use them to accompany words of devotion. In Genesis 4:21 we arc told that Jubal was the father of all such as handle the harp and the lyre. Moses is considered by many as being the author of the 90th Psalm, which ha: often been called “the swan song of Moses . In the book of Judges we meet with the song of Debcal and Borah. In Number: xxiii we have the song of Israel. “Spring up. O well”. From the prophet Samuel, David received the inspiration which is so beautifully reflected in the psalms or psalter, Thus the sacred song found its way into the temple and became the hymn book of the Jewish people. So we And that the psalms or songs have found their way intc every service of Christendom, to the Cathedral as well as to the meeting place of the humblest and, side by side, the rich and the poor sing. The very lirst Christians sang hymns. A definite place for a hymn was found at the last supper. “And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the Mount of Olives . The singing of hymns meant a great deal to the early Christians. They had to hide in the old Catacombs outside of Rome, and who knows but what Christians were persecuted and possibly met death as a result. I just wonder if some of the early songs these martyrs sang were not created like our negro spirituals, an outburst of hearts crushed. Gloria in Excrisis most likely was the morning song of the early Christians. It was not until the latter half of the fourth century that the importance of hymns in Christian worship was fully understood. Among the most prominent men who were instrumental in bringing the hymn into actual ritual worship were Bishop Ambrose, a godly saint, and St. Augustine, also St. Gregory. These hymns were a Sixty-five BETHANNUAL - - 1032 triumph throughout the Western Church. The meter to these hymns were trochaic tetrameter and the iambic trimeter. Some of the famous Latin hymns are: I’iciimae pasha! i J 'em San etc Spirit us The St abut Mater Dies hoe The king amongst composers of the Christian church is Palestrina, who developed the polyphonic style of singing, in three, four, five, or six voices and satisfied the rich ns well as the poor. His song “O bone Jesu” is a gem that will sparkle throughout the ages. Martin Luther, of Reformation fame, used the fundamental of Palestrina in developing the German choral which at once became a tremendous success. An example is “A Mighty Fortress is Our God’’ and Luther’s cradle hymn, “Away in a Manger”. The great organist, Johan Sebastian Bach, brought the hymn tune of the Reformation to its greatest heights and has won for it international fame. In England we find Isaac Watts as the real founder of the English Choral. It is said Watts had a tremendous battle on his hands in introducing singing of hymns into the churches. Congregations were rent asunder. This was particularly true of the free church. The hymns were sneeringlv called “The Watts Whims . The Watts hymns will stand as long ns the church remains. What would the church hymnal be without his “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross ’? The greatest revivals have always been influenced by soulful hymn singing. As examples I might mention the Wesleys of England with their stirring songs such as O for a Thousand Tongues”, and in America, Sankcy is represented with his “Ninety and Nine”, Bliss with “Hold the Fort” and “Almost Persuaded ”, Chas. Gabriel's “He Lifted Me”, Harkncss’ “O What a Change”, Fanny Crosby’s “The Silver Cord”. Others arc Alexander, Rodchcaver, Stcbbins. There arc two other hymn writers whose songs arc found in every hymnal, Cardinal Newman, who wrote “Lead Kindly Light”, and a monk named Mohr, who wrote “Silent Night”. Both of these songs have always and will always have a tremendous appeal. Then we must not forget the great hymn writers of Sweden, represented by Nels Frykman, Oscar Anfelt. Lina Sandcll, Joel Bloomquist, and last, but not least, A. L. Skoog, who although of Swedish extraction, wrote his songs in America. His songs always have a heart appeal. Other Swedish writers who have written in this country are Axel Francke, Carl O. Dahlen and David Nvgren. Thus in writing this short article 1 have mentioned hymns from the pens of the Cardinal, the Pastor, and the laymen—hymns that are universally adopted and used for the glorification of God and the salvation of souls. Only eternity will reveal the tremendous influence of the hymn on the hearts of men. Many jewels will shine in glory, adorning crowns of souls “saved by the blood of the Crucified One”. G KORC. 1: H U LTGR EX. The - - BETH ANN UAL - - IV 3 2 Hack row—John Dikkers, Layton Jackson, Win. Adam. Floyd Bergfalk, Bror Lundgren. Lor an Larson. Middle row—Virgil Olson, Earl Widen, James Davies. Allan Johnson. Harold Jensen. Millard Sundin. Front row—Clifford Lindor, Walter Watkin. Win. Backlund. Professor Hultgrcn, Walter Anderson, Lowell Anderson, Franklin Nelson. Bethel Male Chorus 'I'hc Bethel Male Chorus is one of the foremost organizations in our school. It has been an active organization since Bethel was in its infancy, the first male chorus being organized in 1906. During these tears it has been an inspiration to all who have had the privilege of hearing it. We have been especially fortunate to have had Professor George Hultgrcn as our director and instructor. Prof. Hultgrcn has studied under prominent American masters, and has also spent considerable time in Europe studying voice. e feel very thankful that we have had him for our director and wish through the Bethannual to thank him for his services. The Chorus is made up of almost a score of Christian young men. Several have been with the chorus for a number of years, extending through both them academy and seminary training. Most of our members are planning for definite Christian service. It has been the custom for our chorus to make a concert tour each spring. In these tours the club has represented the school in a very definite way. A tour is being made this spring also, and we trust that its ministry in song may be a blessing to many. Sixty-seven The - - BETHANNUAL - - 1932 ALUMNI OFFICERS Standing—Ida Erick on, Reporter; George Sinding, Assistant Treasurer; Edith Palm, Corresponding Secretary. Seated■—Nellie Wolford; Marvin Samuelson, Vice-President; Rev. Mr. 0. Milton Lind. President; Allan Fredine, Treasurer; Deborah Johnson, Assistant Reporter. Academy Alumni As the years go by and vc think of those who are graduates of Bethel Academy, we often wonder where they are now and what their contribution may be to the progress of the world in that work which they have chosen as their life-expression. If we could follow the members of our Alumni into their various professions, we should find that there are some fifty types of life-work represented. The field of endeavor necessarily is widely varied, including the time-honored professions of law, medicine, education, business, journalism, and certain other speciali .ed professions. In fact, there arc Bethel Alumni scattered over this land and even unto the uttermost parts of the earth in nearly every walk of life. Of the six hundred fifty or more Alumni, a large group, about twenty per cent of them, arc engaged in some directly and professedly Christian ministry and work. Nearly one hundred of them are serving our Lord and Master here in the homeland as ministers and evangelists, and many have followed Him to the far-off fields of service in the mission lands. These years since our Alumni Association began have surely witnessed the addition of a company of influential men and women to its membership. Wc know that Bethel’s influence will continue to he felt throughout the world even as in the past. Sixty-eight Athletics and Features VV ' W The - - BETH ANN UAL - - IQ 32 4w a, Another Cup for the Trophy Case This season has proved to he a complete success as tar as the Bethel basketball team is concerned. Looking back over the year’s encounters. we see plenty of color and Hash with red and white the predominating colors. The team has accomplished something this year that may be equaled again by another team but can never be bettered. Out of the ten conference games played this year Bethel has won ten and lost none. Beat that if you can. 'Phe team, under the very able coaching of “Swede” Nelson, former Minnesota star, has worked hard and conscientiously, and certainly the work has not been in vain. Besides having the satisfaction of having striven and succeeded, they have had their labors very amply rewarded by the beautiful silver loving-cup on display in the trophy case—a symbol of triumph for all time. The team was augmented from the start by four lettermen. two of them being the season's stars. Lloyd Magnuson and Bill Adam. 'The other former lettermen are the two Harolds, Lindquist, the track star, and Jensen, the pianist-composer. These, together with the new members, combined to make a team that has been proven undefeatable in the Twin City Academic League. Quod facini ns bene facia mas. What we do let us do well. —J. P. D. SCHEDULE OF GAMES December 12—Bethel 38 St. Paul Luther 13 January 15—Bethel 34 Minnehaha 14 January 19—Bethel 28 Augsburg 10 lanuarv 22—Bethel 23 20 J anuary 26—Bethel 36 Breck 23 February 10—Bethel 21 Augsburg 7 February 13—Bethel . .40 Minnehaha 20 February 20—Bethel 22 Concordia 9 February 24—Bethel 41 St. Paul Luther 20 March 1—Bethel 26 Breck 20 Track Bethel has prospects of a very good track team this year as it has many veterans back in its folds. Harold Lindquist, relay, dash and broad jumper; William Adam, relay and broad jumper; Lloyd Magnuson. discus and shot putter; Harold Tasker, high iumper and hurdler; fames Davies, distance man; Andrew Bovlan. hurdler. —H. T. Seventy Bark rose—Mr. Carlson. Robert Marvin. Harold Jensen. Willard Sanders, Clarence Toen injz. Clifford Dickaw. Raymond Nelson. Front ron—Robert Ashhack, I.loyd Magnuson. William Adam. Harold I.ind(|uist. Robert Wallin. INDIVIDUAL POINTS Confrrnur Llovd Magnuson Field Gonis 56 Free T irons 11 Fouls 19 Totul Points 123 G rum's 10 William Adams 49 12 IS 110 10 Harold Lindquist 11 2 13 24 9 Robert Wallin 10 4 6 24 10 Karl Koch 7 2 9 16 5 Harold Icnsen 3 1 1 7 S Clarence Tocnsing . . . • 0 0 4 s Robert Ashbach 0 3 S 3 s Willard Sanders .... 0 0 0 0 4 Clifford Dickau 0 0 1 0 4 Athletic Association Athletics at lictlicl are arranged by a special student organization, the Athletic Association. It was not considered feasible to have football during the past season, f so the Association put most its efforts into basketball. It is also encouraging tennis and track. —K. C. Severn u-on.' 'Sr' ',',',', , The - - BETH ANN UAL - - IQ 32 wsssssssss. William “Bill” Adam........................Guard Bill has been one of the best all around basketball players that Bethel has had and will have for a long time. He will leave a hole in June that will never be filled. He captained the team the second year he played and proved himself a real leader. The coach depended more on him than on any other man on the team to bring the team victoriously out of the fray. He played on two of Bethel’s championship teams. Lloyd “Maggy” Magxuson ...............Center When Maggy leaves in June he will leave a hole in Bethel’s team that will never be filled. If you want to see a man shoot baskets with closed eyes, pivot, guard, fake dribble, see Maggy. He was a wonder all three years and captained the ream the second year. Oh. how we will miss him. He played on two of Bethel's championship teams. Haroi.d “Lindquist Lindquist - - - Guard Lindquist, because of his speed and accuracy in shooting, was a valuauble asset to the team. His wonderful defensive playing proved him to be a star. When Harold leaves in June, he will leave a gap that will be hard to fill. Could he play? And how! He played on two of Bethel’s championship teams. Robi-rt “Bob Wallin......................Forward Bob was the thorn in the flesh of many an opponent for they seldom got by him. His speed and accuracy on long shots saved many a game for Bethel’s quint. He will be back next year to finish his days at Bethel. Scd niy-two 77 1 - - BETHANNUAL - - 1932 2 's'SSSSSSSSSs'r Robert “I3ob‘’ Ash bach Forward Bob, though small, proved himself to be a great fighter. Even though his opponents always towered over him, he was not worried because his great speed gave him the advantage. He will be missed next year because he graduates. Karl “Kock” Kock......................Forward Koek, though small of stature, makes up for it in speed. Many were his opponents who wondered where he was, only to find that lie had slipped through a hole and had sunk a basket. He will be back next year to fill his position. Harold “Jensen” Jensen.......................Guard Jensen, the sixth regular, was a real player. His quickness and speed on the door was a valuable asset to the team. His ability to help work the plays made him one of the most dependable men on the squad. We are sorry that he will he lost by graduation. Clarence “Tony” Toensing - - - - Forward Tony is a neat player, being a reliable man to put into the thick of the fight when a basket is needed. His long shots did much toward deciding the outcome of the games he participated in. Next year we will again see him in action. Willard “Slim” Sanders................Center Slim was a good center with the little training that he has had. Whenever he played he proved himself wide awake. His work under the basket was a great help in bringing the championship to Bethel. We will surely miss him when he leaves in June. Seventy-three The BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 The Coach Bethel was exceptionally fortunate in securing Raymond “Swede” Nelson for its Basketball coach. He was a star on the championship team of Mechanic Arts High School of St. Paul where he played center for four years and starred for them. He later entered the University of Minnesota and there played center for three years, starring there also. We surely wish him success in his future years. He was not only a capable coach but a splendid fellow, and a good sport in the game, or out. The hoys all respect his ability and admire his personality. He taught the boys a good game. We hope to see him again next year. —H. T. Seeenli -four I Ik girls who did not come to gym this year surely don't know what good times they missed. Baseball and basketball games were played enthusiastically by all of the girls. Two teams were organized with ‘Peggy” Nylof and “Joy” Sheldon as captains. Under their guidance many good games were played, the girls cooperating very well. The gym class surely is going to miss some of its good players who are graduating this year. Among these are “Dinga Kronstad and Muriel Skooglun. We will do our best without them and try to have as good a team nc. t year as we had this year. There were no inter-school games played this year, but there was good competitive playing between the two teams. M iss Palecn, our coach, made each gym period very enjoyable. We are very fortunate in having her as a pal, teacher, and gvm instructor. —L. N. The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 Girls’ Gym Class Seventy-fixe V The - - BETH ANN UAL - - U)32 Seniors 1942 There is a hustle and rush in the composing room of “The Clarion.’ The morning “extra” has just been run off. and preparations are being made for the afternoon daily edition. The mighty presses have become quiet, but the linotypes are srll clattering away, and the make-up men are bending over the forms, arranging the ads and news articles in their proper places. Gertrude Liljcgrcn, the Editor, sits in her own private office by a mahogany, marble-topped desk. She has a far-off look in her eyes. What can she be thinking of? Some bygone love affair?—But listen, she is musing to herself about something— Ah.” we hear her murmur, “those were good old days, when 1 was Editor of the Bethannua!.” “1 wish 1 could talk over those days with someone who was in my class—ho, hum,—there’s Otto Tjadcn over in the art department, but who wants to talk with a silly cartoonist who is always trying to pull some wise-crack about something or other?” Just at that moment Willard Sanders, the head reporter, came in; he had been out getting some high” points on the news of the day, and hearing the Editor’s lament replied. “Have you heard that Bethel Institute has hired some of the outstanding teachers of the country to instruct its students this year?” “Why no, tell me about it.” “Well, you’ve heard of Miriam Gagnelius, who is the highest in her chosen field. She is to be the Algebra instructor. “And you remember Eunice Bersell who used to write shorthand so fast that her notebook caught on fire? Well, she is the head of the commercial department, which, by the way. has over two hundred students in it now. “The third teacher of great note is to be the new English instructor, Esther Peterson. She has just returned from an extensive tour of Norway, Sweden and Denmark, where she has been checking up on the authenticity of the story of Beowulf. She has also written sixteen volumes explaining Chaucer’s English to high-school students.” While the reporter was catching his breath to tell some more news to his Editor friend, a young fellow rushed in with all the self-confidence and assurance of a newspaper advertising manager. He just radiated success and prosperity. Even the lady editor became quiet and listened to what he had to say. He was none other than James Davies, who had the reputation for getting so many ads that the newspaper decided to send him on a vacation to keep the staff from becoming overworked. “Look, he cried triumphantly, holding up three large ads. “How’s this for a collection of old friends?” We looked, and were indeed surprised. On the first ad was a picture of an ultra dignified music critic with long bushy hair, a flashing monocle, and a temperamental air which commanded respect instantly. Below the picture we read— Tonight only, at the auditorium, Prof. Haroldonski Jcnscnoski, famous music critic, will speak. All scats reserved, balcony £3.00.” “My,” we gasped, “just think of that.” “Another thing,” said James, “Did you hear that George Werner is also one of the head-liners in the musical world? Sure, he’s taking Russ Columbo’s place now.” “Is that so? How did that happen?” “Well, you see, Mr. Columbo happened to hear George over the radio once and he just quit. He said that there was no use trying any longer.” And here, said the young advertising man, “is a full page ad from the Hubert Furniture Company, one of the largest companies in the cities. You remember Marian Alden, don’t you? Well, she’s the head accountant of this company now.” Sevvnty-six r r r The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 “Listen to some more news,” put in Willard Sanders, I have several notes o� interest here: Warren Asher has invented a machine for picking potato bugs and dispatching them in a humane way. Scientists say it is one of the greatest inventions since Kli Whitney’s cotton gin.” Robert Ashbach, a wealthy farmer near here, has purchased a number of Mr. Asher’s machines to use on his farm.” “Ruth Backlund has just published a new cook-book which is called ‘Bill’s Favorite Dishes’. Phyllis Fckholm says she’s tired of always being so near the ground. She has just purchased a new tri-motored aeroplane in which she will cross the ocean to call on Agnes Janzcn, who owns a great chain of Beauty Parlors in France.” Irma Nelson is known the world over for the beautiful gowns she has designed for the wealthy ladies in London, Paris, and New York.” Jessie Skooglun is secretary to the kind-hearted president of the ’Home for Friendless Cats’ in Cleveland, Ohio.” Just then we heard a cheery hullo”, and turning around wc saw Bill Adam, the sports editor of the paper, beaming all over with joy at seeing his old friends. Well, well, any news?” said Gertrude. 1 should say there is. Lloyd Magnuson has just become high-point man in the Olympic meet which was held in Athens this year.” Fine,” said the editor. By the way, does anyone know what Harold Lindquist is doing now? He used to he one of the school’s best athletes. 1 do,” replied James, glad for the chance to contribute something again, “1 just got an ad from ‘The Lindquist Poultry Farm,’ located in Central Alberta, Canada. He says be is having great success, and keeps bis health by chasing the chickens around. Mrs. Margaret Lindquist also sends greetings to us; she says she just loves the work out there, and says that if any of us come out to visit them they will serve us with roast chicken.” Oh, boy! Let’s go right way,” said Bill, with a hungry look in his eye. Well, well, look who’s here.” cried the whole group in chorus. How are you. Bror? What are you doing? Do you know any news? Sit down and tell us what you know about our old Bethel friends. Bror Lundgrcn, who used to be our class president, sat down on the chair that was given him and began, Well, I’ve been travelling the globe a bit as a singing evangelist, and I have run across a few of my old friends. Just the other evening I was in New York and heard Evelyn Mattson, a returned medical missionary from India, give a lecture to a packed auditorium. In the northern part of Minnesota, where I held a series of meetings, I stayed at Elizabeth Wall’s home. Her husband is a successful doctor, and they were very kind to me. 1 also saw Fern Lindquist the other day; she is teaching up near Willmar. She says her pupils not only have to learn their three R's . hut they must also mind their P’s and Q’s. Lillian Nelson is directing a great choir in Strandquist, Minn. She told me about Miss Muriel Skooglun, the expression teacher at the University of Minnesota. When I was in Chicago I met Vcrnadell Kronstedt. She drove me around the city in her big Rolls-Royce and I had dinner at their beautiful home.” There’s just one person left that we haven’t mentioned, and I’ve been wondering what she’s doing,” said Gertrude. Who is that?” asked James. “Claris Johnson,” was the reply. Oh, Claris, 1 got a letter from her awhile ago, said Bror, 1 don’t just remember what it was she said she was—let’s see—Art Critic? No,—Interested in Art? Well, anyway, 1 know there was some kind of Art that she was very much taken up with.” —O. T. Seventy-seven Severny-eight Seniors As We Know Them A rame hat They Say H 'hat Makes Them Smile IVhat Makes ’Them Sore IT hat 'They Like To Do William Adam .“Sav, what is the assignment Let’s guess Paving for history 'To argue in Civics for today?” tests Marion Alden .The morning after the Her hair To slide on the rocks at Robert Ashbach .“Pretty good for a farmer. night before Bill Adam (1 wonder) 'Taylors Falls .To seek for unheard of Warren Asher Kv?” .“I disagree” . Nothing .Mathematics fame Argue Eunice Bersell .“Oh, joy!” .To get an A . Flat tires on tire Her lessons fames Davies .“Oh. Shucks” . . 1 laving Seniors buy Bcthannuals Another smile Pontiac Phyllis Eckholm .“Oh, Dear” Shiny Nose .Chew gum “Doris” Agnes fan .en .“() My No”. . . To he praised hv Mr. Wingblade To take swimming lessons Claris folmson .“Well” . Her diamond Am. 1 listory Tests . . Keep house Vernadell Kroustedt. .“Well, Gee!” Graduating before the Her brother .Step out rest of us . 53 rrj H X y y c ■o Gertrude Liljcgron ..“The Annual Staff will Pee Wee..................Waiting for Pictures. .Study meet in the Reception Room immediately after chapel”.......... “Listen, folks”............Being called President Gertrude...........Sing of the Senior Class. . Bror Lumlgrcn Seveniy-nine Seniors as We Know Them Name If 'ha 'I'liey Say What Makes ’I'hem Smile What Makes Them Sore What They Like To Do Harold Lindquist .. ..“Man alive” ... Ilis study periods Lessons .Make someone happy Not getting an A in English Keep silent Lloyd A'lagnuson . . . .“Hello, foe!” ...Girls Blue Slips .Shoot baskets Lillian Nelson . .“You socevc” . . Red hair Runs in her socks. . . . Entertain Callers Ksther Peterson ..“() Bov No” . Anything Ed. hasn’t a car .Go to Mora Willard Sanders . . . . .“Wcl-la” . . Bobbv Ashbach Jews harp Lake up collection frs’.ie Skoglund . .“Why” (with a sigh) . Not having to wait for Nothing street car at Pascal and Como Giggle Otto Tjadcn . .“You can’t do that”.... Hilda Printing Draw for the Girls Margaret Urban . . . “Oh, My” . . .George Hoffman . . 7:20 Class .Sleep in Class Ei .nbeth . .“ )h. Shaw” ...“I)r” Biology .Typing George Werner. . . . . .“() dear, () dear!”..... . . (You’d never guess) . . Do you curl your hair? Stand'ng by the . radiator Mrs. Hacklund ..“Oh!” .. . Discussions in English Being teased by Bill . .To cook for Bill I 03 W H £ aj aj a S- r -o a l ) s I 1 e | o Eighty-one The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 Juniors May 2, 1950. Dear Miss Palccn: At last my dream has come true. One of my dreams at Bethel was that some day I might do some historical research work in various countries. Well, now 1 am on my way. It is strange, isn’t it. how we run across some of our old friends here and there and everywhere. You see these are just a few glimpses of some of my schoolmates, as it would take far too much time and space to tell of what I have seen and done. Do you remember Donald Bcrscll, the most rapt listener in the Geomem Class? Well, I met him in New York when I purchased my ticket, as he is the ticket agent there. As I had time left before the boat was to leave, I went to a hotel and had a lunch, and here I found Karl Kock taking orders in real style. I had a letter from Mildred Olson, who is in China. She said Leonard Turnquist had gone to Alaska and was enjoying his work very much among the Eskimos. He also enjoys the long sleigh rides. Mildred was also telling how much Ruth and Gerda enjoyed their work among the Africans, especially when they had a bunch of little pickaninnies to care for. While still in Chicago I visited Ruth Leech, who is supervisor of the Children‘s Clinic, and one Saturday we went to a basketball game played between University of Chicago and University of Indiana, coached by Robert Wallin. Robert’s team won. We certainly were proud to think that Robert was our classmate. While in England, during the stop-over, I read in the sport section of one of the papers that two American girls were going to play the finals in tennis with two English girls, and to my surprise I read that Margaret Nvlof and Ruth Davis were representing the Americans. When I was on the boat sailing for Italy 1 met Elcanore Raudenbush. She was employed as a personal maid by a wealthy lady. Eleanore said that she had many interesting trips. She told me that Rudolph Skansc and Mary Slceth were studying music. Skansc was in Italy and Man' in Germany. Mary had seen Jane Ewald in Germany and Jane was busy making cakes for the German classes in Bethel. Eiyhly-lico The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 Elsie has heard from Eunice Anderson, and Eunice was telling her that Bonnie was still singing Dakota songs, but she wasn't alone about it now. Charles Geiger is a regular business man in Pierre. South Dakota. I beard that the famous experimental farm operated by Loran Larson. Victor Sbcrling, and Emil Blv is becoming a huge success. Edna Lundgrcn and Myrtle Xaslund were forced to leave Cuba because of the unsettled condition. Dorothy Sawyer had to leave also. Dorothy taught Medical Tcchnologue. When I arrived in Washington, 1 heard Clarence Tocnsing speaking in favor of George Hoffman. You know George is expecting to be president, at least he has high hopes now. I'm sure he'll win. aren't you? I orraine Klein has gone up in the air and is succeeding very well. I hope to loop the loop with her as soon as she Hies this way. Lorraine was telling me that Leanore is an associate professor of Geometry at the University of Minnesota. Aren’t you proud of the fact though that you gave her inspiration to take up such work? Isabelle Moors is teaching Yccal at the University also. Roseland Otting and Andrew Boylan arc working for Ringling Brothers. Rose-land is horse rider and does love her horses. Andrew has had many narrow escapes training his lions, but he has succeeded very well and has many pets among the Wild. He said he was going into the jungles to get some real wild ones. Edward Cambronnc is trying out some new electrical work, and if he succeeds, he will have discovered one of the greatest accomplishments in the field of electricity. At present John Dikkcrs is writing a scries of books on bis findings in bis excavating expeditions in Italy. John has found many interesting things. John certainly thinks the people in Rome are wonderful in all things, but. lie says it is a sad fact that Latin is a dead language and he is setting about to revive it again. 1 wish that I had time to write about all mj other experiences, but I'll stop now with a greeting and a promise to write again. Just Patsv. The - - BETHANNUAL - - 1932 «««««� Sophomores Yester Years “Backward, turn backward, oh. rime, in your flight—Make us all children again for tonight.” As we draw aside the curt.vn of time and thus reveal a living scene of by-gone days we immediately become enthralled, awe-stricken, and our hearts leap for joy. Why? Well, as we approach this view, we discover that we are to have the great pleasure of mingling with those, whose presence we find to be so alluring, not only because of their impelling personalities and overwhelming beauty, but because we recognize them to be the friends that have always been so near and dear to us. Yes, our comrade Sophomores. How different they are from the learned and dignified Sophomore of today. They are sweet though; and our hearts can only grow warmer as we gaze upon the innocent beaming countenances of these infant faces. The first to attract our attention is a curly-haired, cunning-faced little youngster who is apparently curious to know who we arc; for he runs toward us as fast as his little legs can carry him. When he gets very near to the place where we are standing, he stumbles and would surely fall, but 1 catch him by the arm just in time. “Ah,” I exclaim, “what would you be doing now had I not caught you?” Little Arthur Hcdlund adjusts his bow tic, puts on his cap and then calmly answers, “Oh, I suppose 1 would be getting up.” We continue on our way and soon we see three little girls, namely, Ruth Swanson, Lorraine Johnson, and Louise Jack, sitting by a small heap of sand. “And what arc you waiting for?” I ask. “Is that a rabbit’s hole?” Just then Marvin Tjornholm appears on the scene. “Oh. that.” he says, pointing to the heap, is where 1 planted a handful of feathers, and now we’re going to watch the chickens grow.” At length we hear sobs. “Ah,” says my companion, “someone is in distress.” So we hasten on to the rescue, and surely enough here we find little Vina Olsen crying as though her little heart would break. “M.v dear, why do you weep?” I ask. 'Boohoo,’’ is the reply, “he (pointing to Arthur Carlson) hurt mv feelings.” “Oh, you mustn’t cry because your feelings have been hurt. My feelings arc very often hurt, too, but I do not cry. “Boohoo,” sobs little Vina, “My feelings arc littlcr than yours.” A little farther on, we spy Henry Wall and Marie Knutson busily engaged in the art of building blocks. Henry apparently becomes provoked at Marie for he suddenly makes this outburst, “Oh, you go sit on a tack.” Eighty-four M V. 5 WD ,Jfjr f sir � c Eighty-Re - BETHANX UAL - - 1032 SOCKS , c pen '%L . T v ; I) I vcfir-. The - - BETHANNUAL - - 1932 Why, Henry.” 1 exclaim, “you mustn’t tell her to do that. “Oh. that’s all right.” he answers, “she never does anything 1 tell her to anyway.” Virgil Olson is now coming toward us. “See.” says my partner, “is not that child a picture of health? “Yes. he is no doubt a chooser of healthful foods. 1 reply. Then, to the robust looking youngster. I inquire— My, what a fine boy. Tell me. do you ea: all kinds of vegetables that make little hoys so healthy?” “No—1 only eat one kind of vegetable—Pickles.” Our next experience is of a rather humorous nature, and causes us to smile. Gordon Danielson says. “June, did you hear about the baby that was raised on elephant's milk ?” “No. whose baby was it? “The elephant's. The time is passing rapidly and soon we must leave, but first we visit a class rehearsal the members of which arc Lois Magnuson. Clifford Knutson. Beatrice Myrick. V'vian Peterson. Grace Anderson and Julian ... They are to answer questions asked by a stern and seemingly hard teacher. He brings them to attention by striking his desk with a fierce blow, and then asks in a loud voice. Who created the world ? Each looks at the other. No one answers. Again he strikes his desk. This time more violently than before. “I say. who did it! Who created the world? “During this time little Lois Magnuson was becoming more and more concerned. At length she timidly raised her hand and said. 1—I did. b-but 1 won’t do it again.” The scene is suddenly interrupted by Melvin Eidson. who skips in singing “Bye-bye Blues.” “And pray tell what is the meaning of this? exclaims the teacher. “Just my way of saying—wc must go now! answered Melvin. Then as the last strains die away the curtain falls and we are left alone in sweet memories of past days. Eighty-six —E. C. —S. H. r The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 PIONEERS ■Y N - I 1932 Junior College Great things have little beginnings.” Thus wc regard the progress of our Junior College. We arc only a little group of pioneers beginning the great enterprise which will result in the establishing of a large Bethel Junior College which will be known all over the world. We feel certain that our goal will be reached for they all have love for, and faith and confidence in the ablest of drivers—Dean Danielson, who has driven the pioneers safely through the year of ’32. Wc are more than proud of Dean W. Danielson. The students have also contributed their share to making this journey a success; John M. Johnson, the president, sits with patience upon the fender—watching the road with eager, searching eyes. Leonard Larson and Charlotte Miller have a gay time as they occupy the privileged position next to the Dean. Doris Benson, Allan Fredine, and Helen Norcn are also on the outlook from their exalted places. Helen is the spice of the class with her many humorous readings. Theodore Waldo and Violcttc Scott seem to enjoy themselves in the back of the truck while they watch Arnold Gustafson and Clifford Lindor take a little exercise. —V. S. Eighiy-sectn The BETHANXUAL - - 1932 Freshmen St. Paul Dispatch, July 23. 2042. Robert Chamberlain, famous archeologist, while tearing down the building that was once Bethel College, made a very interesting discovery. In the corner of what had been the boys’ locker room an old leather covered notebook with yellowed pages was found. From sheer curiosity he took it home and began to look through :t. He found that one of the pages contained a brief description of a certain class reunion held in July. 1942. at Bethel Academy, a class of which his great-grandfather. Virgii Chamberlain, was a member. The following is as it is in the hook: A banquet was held in the dining room of Bethel Academy and the entire Freshmen Ctrss of 1931-1932 was present as well as the husbands and wives of those who had been successful in securing such. “George Bauer. Master of Ceremonies, opened the evening with a little speech. He said that his hamburger and sauerkraut business was flourishing. He also presented (with a flush of pride) his wife. Marie Knutson. He had succeeded in producing a ham and egg plant (produced by crossing a pigweed and an eggplant) to which he attributed his success. Clifford Dickau was next and gave a very amusing account of his activities as a bandmaster in Edmonton. Alberta. He said he had achieved his highest ambition, that of teaching his wife. Julianna Engleberts. how to play the trombone. “Sigurd Forsmark also gave an interesting account of his progress and success as an orator. He said that his wife. Evelyn Ireland, was always a source of inspiration and help to him. “Virgil Chamberlin got up next and everyone blinked because he was wearing a flash!} new suit of red corduroy. He said that as caretakers at the ‘Home for Homeless Cats he and his wife. Meta Friesen. were very pleasantly occupied. Joseph Hlavinka had just returned home on furlough from Bohemia, where he had spent seven years as a missionary. He also introduced his wife. Jeanette, to the other members of the class. Robert Peterson, the great author, had just completed a book called “Public Behavior and Etiquette. Eighty-tight The - BETHANNUAL - - 1032 “Mantor Hanson held the little group spellbound while he explained the workings of a new machine which he had just invented. That wonderful machine washed dishes, heat rugs, and did many other laborious tasks that made his life miserable. “Olov Norstcd and John Witthans had just returned from Little America, where they made some important excavations. Among these was a set of false teeth which they supposed had belonged to a dinosaur. They discovered later that they were parts of an ancient garden rake that belonged to the natives. “Lcnora Hanson had been in the jungles of Africa on her ‘errand of mercy.’ Jack Murray had been her ‘faithful follower' and was discouraged because he had received no encouragement from her. “Robert Marvin and Ebba Erickson were living in Alaska. They had founded a large school for the Eskimos, but they both agreed (just fancy) that it was difficult to teach the Eskimos Algebra and Ancient History. “Allan Johnson had just completed preparations for a vacation to be spent in the Canadian North woods. He said that he wanted to be alone (tsh. tsh), to write a book that he intended to call ‘The Frivolity of The Feminine Sex.’ “Evelyn Clclland exhibited a silver cup that she had won playing tennis. She was the only undefeated woman champion that the U. S. had ever had. “Naomi Liljegren gave a thrilling account of a car race in which she defeated all competitors, (just like her) setting a new world's record tor automobiles. Her time was 279.001 miles per hour. “In closing. Professor C. E. Carlson, class adviser, wished everyone the best of luck in their future life. The class gave him a rousing cheer as he drove off in his new Dodge.’ This gives us a faint idea of life as it was in the remote past. -A. J. —X. L. Highly-nine The - - B ETI I ANNUAL - - 1932 Seminary “If” (OF DORMITORY LIFE) If you can go to bed when all about you Arc raising a rumpus and blaming it on you; It you can curb yourself when out of bed they rout you. And give them credit for their humor, too; If you can work when precious time is fleeting, And being tricked by one, don’t deal in tricks, Or being beaten, don't give way to beating, And yet don't study till your conscience pricks; If you can work and not make work your master, If you can play and not make fun your aim, If you can tear your pants or break the plaster, And treat those two misfortunes just the same: If you can bear to have the shirt you’ve laundered, Twisted and torn to make it rags for dust. Or see the room you loved to live in, plundered, And stoop to set it up again in child-like trust; If you can make one heap of all your school-work. And study through long hours of stress and strain, And find ne’er a bit of time for fool-work, Nor see a trace of what you’ll gain: If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew, To study when the battle’s raging on, And still keep on when there is nothing in you, But thoughts of the exam that’s coming on; If you can talk with jests and keep your virtue, If you can walk with bards nor lose your sense of fun, If neither taunts nor water guns can hurt you, If you can laugh to see your neighbor on the run: If you can carefully divide the minute, With proper parts of toil and fun, Yours is success and all that’s in it. And—Which is more—you'll be a Man, my son! John Evan Silas Rudyard Kmm.inc Anderson. A inclif Ninety-on? The - - BETHANNUAL - - 1932 Dear Beth elites: Having been requested by so many of you to tell of my recent adventure in the dark continent 1 shall write to all of you at one time instead of sending individual letters. I am positive that when you have perused the contents of this letter you will be just as amazed as I was when 1 arrived upon the scene of my unusual and peculiar experience. 1 shall not tire you with the detail of my journey to Africa but will ask you to convey yourself with me there for a moment and picture yourself approaching a very extraordinary picturesque little village. The first thing that greets your eye is a little archway over the entrance to the village and on it are inscribed the words MIZPAH. Imagine my joy in encountering such a greeting in a heathen land. I was soon, however, to learn the secret of this strange occurrence. There were several beautiful buildings, each having the appearance of being constructed with love and care. As I proceeded to examine them my attention was caught by the figure of a woman dressed in a black robe and with a little black and white cap on the top of her head. She was bumping up and down the rough street on a bicycle. So familiar did she seem that 1 paused in astonishment—and little wonder, for as she came closer to me I recognized her. It was none other than Pearle Rold and what do you suppose was fastened to the handlebar? A portable typewriter! Conceive of my utter amazement as after our first greeting, she said, “I am sure you will write an article for our weekly paper. Here, you may use my portable. Pearle hastily answered all the questions which had entered into my mind concerning this village. Its name was Bethel. 1 became fascinated and wondered if I had been suddenly transported on Alladin’s magic carpet back to St. Paul, for across the street 1 read on another building “Bethel Seminary.” Oh, yes, Grace Norstrom married and her husband is its President. Jeannette Carlson and her husband arc instructors there. Jeannette wanted to work among the Scmi-Nagas but she was content to come here. But, she continued, “Let me tell you more. We have a wonderfully equipped hospital and its superintendent is none other than Alvina Carlson. Edith Palm and Violet Florcll are her worthy assistants. Edith is the field secretary and collects all the funds and Violet furnishes all the cripples with crutches besides administering anaesthetics.” But who arc those women coming this way dressed in black caps and gowns? “Oh,” Pearle said, cnthusiaticallv, they are Florence Johnson and Esther Carlson. They always wanted to wear caps and gowns so now they wear them all the time. They arc just as inseparable as ever and now they have charge of our home for orphans.’ Why,” 1 exclaimed, who is this bouncing down the street in a .Model T Ford?” I soon discovered that it was our own Nellie Angstrom, laughing and talking, with a car full of little black boys and girls. I learned that she gathered up all the children for miles around in her old Ford and brought them to the mission school every day and home again. Lily Ann Engstrom was in charge of the school since Betty Nilson left. Betty was married to an evangelist with antics like Billy Sunday.” Do you know that Beulah List is the pastor of our beautiful new church and her husband is the assistant? I am the deaconess and ride miles each day on my bicycle to do visitation work. 1 have gained seventy pounds because of my daily exercise.” Just then there came running up to me a little golden-haired lad, who exclaimed, My mamma saw you through the window and sent me to fetch you. My mamma knows you, she does. 1 went with the lad to meet his mamma and other brothers and sisters. His jolly mother turned out to be our old friend, Jeannette Anderson, with a different name now, however. I know you will agree with me that it was a most interesting and profitable day tor me. When I sec you 1 will give you a more detailed account of my trip. Mizpah! Sincerely, Marian Bergluxd. S'incti -nco The - - BETH ANNUAL - - 1032 Ninety-three The - - BETH ANN UAL - - 1932 In Appreciation To Mr. H. C. Wingblade tor his w’se counsel .and assistance in the editing of this issue of the Annual. To Mr. Brown, manager of the Annual Department at Buckbee-.Mears, for his kind, courteous, and generous co-operation. To all our advertisers who have helped to make this volume possible. To those who have contributed by written articles or arfstic touches. We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude and thanks. Xinety-four i Congratulations! | We extend to the members cf the Class of 32 our best | wishes for their future prosperity and well-being. � I Call Midway 6069 for Service ! ! -°- | Inter-Cify Printing Co. I Printers of the Bcthannual and Clarion ( I Cor. Snelling and Sherburne Aves. ! SAINT PAUL , NEW AND USED j BOOKS I ! I RELIGIOUS—EDUCATIONAL Buy For Less | J ! 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Christian atmosphere, ideal location, accredited work in all departments, Academy accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the State University. THE NEW JUNIOR COLLEGE offers high grade training, fitting students for entrance to Senior Colleges. Low expenses, opportunity for self-help, etc. AN APPEAL TO ALL! BETHEL offers a splendid opportunity for investment in Christian education and character. Consider the rich returns on donations of money for scholarships, dormitory buildings, equipment in various departments, endowment of chairs in Bible, Sunday School Training, etc., and toward the running expenses. For catalog and information regarding courses, gifts, etc., address G. ARVID HAGSTROM, Pres., BETHEL INSTITUTE 1480-1492 No. Snelling Avc., St. Paul, Minn. Teacherisms Mrs. Swedbcrg: “All of you who are absent raise your hands. A. J. Wingblade: “If I put a $10 bill in your book, you wouldn't even cc it. Dr. Gordh: Oh. sure you know it. It's just sunk in but will come to the surface soon. Prof. Finstrom: Do you have anything to add to the discussion? Rev. Lindholm: At least he had his three points. Dr. Karlson: “Heh! Nevertheless it's a fact. Prof. Olson: Well, we will let you write a little today. Dean Danielson: Have you enough reading to do? Take the next chapter. Prof. Obcrg: “Prof. Hultgrcn won't be here—we'll try to get along the best we can. Prof. Hultgrcn: Have you got sinus trouble? Car.'t you read the signs? tetteeth! Just like a mouse's tail going around the corner. Mr. Lind: “Oh. is time nearly up? Well, we'll just finish this and then— Miss Sahel, at the dinner table: I like dates but not alone. Prof. Carlson: I don't cate how you get it—just so you do—now I couldn't possibly valuate Hoffman's recitation, for it's too much bluffing. Prof. H. C. Wingblade: That's easy—just make a game of it, but this above all to thine ownself be true, and it shall follow as the night the day. Thou canst not be false to any man. Yes, indeed, yes. indeed.” Miss Anderson: Well, for instance, my Scotch brother-in-law, or mv six foot relatives. Miss Cooper: Listen here, now; we must hurry if we're going to get through! Mi� Johnson: Yah? Will you kids behave? Miss Nelson: Herr Werner, name the coordinating conjunctions, and in order! Miss Paleen: Well, about time for another kindergarten cxerci'e. Mr. Carlson: Iceland is about as big as Siam. Robert Ashbach. on examination paper: Iceland is about as big as Mr. Carlson.” Prof. Finstrom: You're late again this morning. Evelyn Peterson: Well, when I looked in the mirror this morning and couldn't see myself, I thought I had gone to school. It was some time afterward that 1 discovered that the glass had dropped out of the frame. John Dikkcrs: “Well. I knocked 'em cold in Latin, all right. Edna I.undgren: What did you get? John Dikkcrs: Zero. SPEAKING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Latin doesn't bother inc at all. I never burn the midnight oil over it. I don't have to spend all my time memorizing passages from Virgil. If I stay out late the night before I don't worry about getting my Latin lesson for the next day. I don't grow pale and frightened when Miss Anderson announces an exam. Unlike most students I have never flunked a Latin exam. (I don't even cram for them.) Latin doesn't bother me at all. I don't take Latin. Elmer Backi.und. I i s i i : j : I i i I i i i • ! i : I i i i i i ! i : ! I i : i i i ! ! i i Ninety-seven HOME COMFORT — Ask your coal dealer for Pittsburgh Coal Company's coal, famous for high quality— If you live in Minneapolis. St. Paul, Duluth or Superior, we will deliver direct to you steam treated clean coal. Enjoy home comfort with coal o high quality. Pittsburgh Coal Company CEdar 1450 MAin 4441 Compliments of £ i Midway Creamery Company 1564 West Como Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota To the members of the sophisticated Senior Classes we—as members of the under-graduating classes—wish to write you although it be with fear and trembling. However, the time has come when we must ask your judgment on this question which has caused many nights of restlessness and days of anxiety, therefore we would like to know the worse at once. You will understand our writing you in this matter of such importance, when we tell you that many homes and human lives have been upset by similar trouble. Ye know that you will answer as no others can; since you have in your possession more learning than we could hope to acquire. .As this may mean life or death to many, please tell us from the bottom of your hearts— (Continued on page 100) Ninety-eight Stones or Lives? 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Address__________ ____________________________________________ City---------------------------------State_____________________ t-------------------------------------------------------------------- Ninety-nine Sincerest Congratulations to the Class of 1932 Carl O, Erickson Photo Artist Official Photographer for 1932 Annual Phone GArfield 3618 171 East Seventh Street ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Jik Westlund’s Market House H C.J. H.WANDERSON [1 QUALITY MEATS AND PROVISIONS University Ave. at Snelling Ave. Phone NEstor 1321 University Ave. at Prior Ave. ST. PAUL, MINN. 597 N. Snelling Avenue On the morning of April 25th, Marian Strode walked into Alvina’s room and found her just as Husterated as could be. What's the matter, Alvina? I’m just wondering who serenaded under my window last night about 1 o’clock and sang ‘Constantly abiding’.” We wonder . !! (Continued from page 98) Do you think Mildred Olson will ever be as tall as Willard Sanders? One Hundred One Hundred One 1 Compliments of ! 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PRINTERS Leave It To Lund'' 406 Sixth Avenue South Minneapolis, Minn. McClain Hedman Company COMPLETE OFFICE OUTFITTERS Printing—Engraving GArfield 7587 135 East Fifth Street (Bet. Robert and Jackson Sts.) Mr. Hultgren: “Why don't you sing the chorus of this song? Eleanore Raudenbush: “Well, I started to. but I saw that it said 'refrain', so I quit. Freshman: Don't count your chickens before they arc hatched. Sophomore: Do not calculate upon your juvenile poultry until the process of incubation has been fully materialized. Esther Christensen: Sis transit gloria mundi; what does it mean? Ruth Johnson: It means he was sick transiently and went to glory on Monday. Esther: “How lovely it is to know Latin. Miss Anderson: Beatrice, translate this sentence, 'Eurvdicen in Matrimoniuin duxerat.’ Beatrice: He (Orpheus) led Eurvdicen into matrimony. Miss Anderson: Did Orpheus take Eurvdicen by the hand and drag her into matrimony ? Beatrice: No, it means he married her. Victor was translating Latin and soon he stopped and scratched his head, thought awhile and said. I can't remember what these words mean, I guess my memory is a thing of the past. Heard at the Basketball game between Bethel and Concordia: Jeannette Anderson: “What part of the game is this? Franklin Nelson Only the 1st half. Jeannette: “How many halves arc there? i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i ! i j i i i I i ! One Hundred Three I RECOMMENDING BETHEL I i i ! i i i i ! i i i i i i I ! ! ! i i I f ! i I ! ! i i The Graduates of 1932 Bethel Academy FOR A BETTER BETHEL Seniors of the Bethel Bible and Missionary Training School COURTESY OF THE Juniors of the Bethel Bible and Missionary Training School BOOSTING BETHEL The 1932 Senior Class of Bethel Theological Seminary H. C. Wingbladc: What is there about the question that troubles you? George Werner: “It isn't the question that bothers me, Mr. Wingbladc: it's the answer. Mr. Carlson: A fool can ask questions that a wise man cannot answer.” Emil Bly: I suppose that’s the reasons why so many of us flunked in the history exam.” H. C. Wingblatle: Did you learn Gray’s 'Elegy in a Country Churchyard' as I assigned ?” Elizabeth Wall: No. Mr. Wingblade. the cemetery is three miles from where I live, and I didn’t have a token. i i i I : I i i hi i i i i i I i i l I I ! One Handreil four Compliments of The Juniors of Bethel Academy For the Progress of Bethel The Sophomores of Bethel Academy Consider the New Department We, Too Are For Bethel The Pioneers Freshmen of of Bethel Junior College Bethel Academy Through the Favor of The Middlemen For the Progress of Bethel The Juniors Bethel Theological Seminary of Bethel Seminary I MY TASK j (Sonnet written for Engli h IV) i Oh, world of ours, how strange you seem at times, ! To make me write a poem that has a serious thought: j In days of old the poets wrote their rhymes • With case and simple style and thought it naught. Can it be true that I should have this task { In English Four a sonnet to produce? j And sonnets, too. arc hardest, if you ask; Now this is mine, if I should win or lose. I This world is such that we must do our part j And ask no odds, but work with all our might; Now this is not what you consider art. ’ Hut'feet and rhyme arc figured in just right. Now all i done, my friend, thanks be to you: Please mark me high, or I'll again feel blue. I —L. M. Ont Hundred Fit,' Compliments Como Sweet Shop Robert Cross, Prop. Icc Cream, Candies, Lunches ar.d Good Coffee Full Line of Magazines and Stationery, Films, Developing and Printing Store for Bethel Students Phone MI 3600 1201 Sncliing Ave., cor. Snelling Como St. Paul, Minn. Tennis is the only sport where love means nothing. Harold Jensen: Pardon me. but haven’t I run across your face before, sometime or other ? ' Clarence Gustafson: No. thank goodness, it was mv left leg you hit la time.” Arthur Carlson: “Ever had economics?” Theodora Waldo: No, just measles ami chicken pox. After a terrific struggle, Hazel McKinney finally finished her examination paper, and then at the end wrote: Dear Miss Sabel: If you sell any of mv answers to the funny papers, I expect you to split SO-50 with me. Melvin Eidson: Yes, I like going to school, and I like coming from school; it’s the staying there between times that sticks me. Freshie (In Gym): What's that?” Soph.: Why, that’s the horizontal bar. Freshie: And is that guy standing next to it the bartender? Budd Hoffman, rushing into a store, and asked for a Mousetrap: Quick! said he, I want to catch a train. George Werner: I think I'll take poison and end it all. Clifford Lindor: You're crazy! Take Eng. Lit.; it's surer. WANTED—Something to make me grow up. Marian Gagnelius. WANTED—Someone to take us to the Junior-Senior Banquet; no blondes need apply. Eunice Anderson. FOR RENT—My services as a baker for Athletic Contests; guarantee to attract attention anywhere. Lloyd Magnuson. | i One Hundred Six ... ! Egler Anderson FURNITURE AND HARDWARE | N. E. Headquarters for j The Genuine Frigidaire, Refriger-. ators and the New R. C. A. Victor Radios j 1903-5-7 Central Ave., 1 GLadstonc 1782 Minneapolis 1 Members of Dry Cleaners and Dyers Institute Peerless Cleaning and Dyeing Co. We Give Super Care to Your Wear” Phone NEstor 6311 729-31 N. Snelling Ave., Cor. Minnehaha St. | Office Hours: 9 to 12 M; 1 to 5 PM ,, Evenings by Appointment j Mldwav 2006 j ! Dr. T. H. Hoivik i DENTIST j j 1495 Hamline Ave., Cor. Nebraska ' St. Paul, Minn. Residence: 1217 Monroe Street O. E. Larson’s Mortuary FUNERAL DIRECTORS Phone GLadstone 2091 Office: 2301-2303 Central Ave., Minneapolis ! ] JOSTEN’S j TREASURE-CRAFT JEWELERS AND STATIONERS Class Rings Class Pins j Medals | Trophies | Owatonna, Minnesota Frank L. Peterson Son COAL, COKE AND FUEL OIL Transfer—Storage Office: 1087 Payne Ave.—TO 6967 Res.: 1092 Edgerton St.—TO 7196 | 1 Publication Work a Specialty • Church Calendars, Weekly or Monthly College and High School Newspapers ! The Standard J Press I PRINTERS 305 Fifth Street South | Minneapolis, Minn. The Froman studio sure enough; The Soph will sometime' swerve; The Junior most depends on bluff; The Senior on his nerve. i i i I i i i i i I i i ; ! I I : I I I ? I i i i ! i i i ( j i i i ! I i i i One Hundred Seven Bethel Institute Student Directory 1931-1932 .Adam, William 2120 .Aldrich Avc. No., Minneapolis, Minn. .AIdea, Bonnie Norbeck. So. Dak. .Aldcn, Marian Norbeck, So. Dak. .Anderson, Elsie Eagle River, One., Canada .Anderson, Eunice Sll N. Snelling Ave., Si. Paul, Minn. Anderson, Grace Sll N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Anderson. Helen Rock Creek, Minn. Anderson. Ivar 5S11 Seneca Ave., Detroit, Michigan Anderson, Jeannette Stromsburg, Nebr. Anderson, John $................... Cokato, Minn. Anderson, Lowell 3030 47th Avc. So., Minneapolis. Minn. Anderson. Margaret 3050 47th Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. Anderson, Paul Angle Lake, Alberta, Canada Anderson, Faith .........St. Francis. Minn. (Mrs. V.) Anderson, Walter .. ....... 601 Cedar St., Anaconda. Mont. Angstrom, Nellie ....... 5025 11th Ave. W., Seattle, Wash. A'hbach, Robert .. Como Station, St. Paul, Minn. Asher, Warren ... ............73S E. 4th St., St. Paul, Minn. Backlund, Axel ........ Grand Marais, Minn. Backlund. Elmer .........1405 24th Ave. No., Minneapolis, Minn. Backlund, Ruth (Mrs. W. G.) 601 Cedar St., Anaconda, Mont. Backlund, William ............ 601 Cedar St., Anaconda, Mont. Bauer, George ........ Pipestone, Minn. Bearinger, Hattie V Hagerstown, Maryland Benson, Doris 75S E. Geranium St., St. Paul, Minn. Bcrgfalk, Albert......... Rush City, Minn. Bcrgfalk, Floyd ........ 2424 26ili Ave. So., Minneapolis. Minn. Berglund, Magnus Denver. Colo. Bcrglund, Marian Denver, Colo. Bergstrom, Gosta Sweden Bersell, Donald . Houston, Minn. Berscll. Eunice Houston, Minn. Bjorklund, Muriel . Henning, Minn. Bloom, Elmer Rubbinsdale. Minn. Bloom, Mrs. Wilbur. Mankato, Minn. Blv, Emil Galahad, Alberta, Canada Borgstrom. Marie 1020 N. 59th Avc. W., Duluth, Minn. Boylan, Andrew ...437 Wheeler Avc., Sr. Paul, Minn. Burch, Orville...........................Centuria, Wis. Cambronne, Edward 2511 Territorial Road, St. Paul, Minn. Carlson, Alvina...... 521 Roosevelt Avc., Evcleth, Minn. Carlson, Arthur . .... 1499 Simpson Avc., St. Paul, Minn. Carlson, Esther......................... Anaconda, Mont. Carlson, Jeannette ..................Cokato. Minn. Carlson. Lorien 1467 Blair St., St. Paul, Minn. Chamberlin, Virgil 1699 Harvester Avc., St. Paul. Minn. Christenson, Esther Ruthton. Minn. Clclland. Evelyn......... 1555 Almond St., St. Paul, Minn. Cooper, Grace. ... ......................... 245 Lake St., Galesburg, III. Dahlen, Helen .. .. 1491 Simpson Ave., St. Paul. Minn- Damar. Margaret ..........................Opstead, Minn. Danielson. Gordon S31 Blair St., St. Paul, Minn. Danielson, W. R....................................Rothsav, Minn. Davies, James ............1619 Edmund St., S:. Paul, Minn. Davis, Ruth.......... 462 So. Saratoga Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Dewey, Glen............................420 7th Avc. E., Duluth, Minn. Dickau, Clifford. .Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Can. Dikkers, John ...... Bingham Lake, Minn. Dikkcrs, Virgic...... Bingham Lake, Minn. (Mrs. J.) Eidson, Melvin. 1630 Marshall Avc., Apt. 7, St. Paul, Minn. Ekholm. Phyllis . 1642 W. Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Engelbcrth, Julianna ..................471 Broadway, St. Paul, Minn. Engstrom, Lilly Ann . 1536 Jefferson St. N. E., Minneapolis. Minn. Erickson, Ebba ...... Bowdoin, Montana Essclstrom, Nathan ..Wentworth, Wis. Ewald, Jane............ 1673 Wesley Avc., St. Paul, Minn. Flood, Mathilda .. ....................... Ogcina, Wis. Florell, Violet ... 4827 N. Girard Avc., Minneapolis, Minn. Forsmark, Sigurd......... 205 E. 50th St., New York City Frcdine, Allan .... 725 McSorley St., Red Wing, Minn. Fricscn, Meta .......................... Butterfield, Minn. Gagnclius, Miriam............................794 Jcnks St., St. Paul, Minn. Geiger, Charles.......................... 1101 11th St., Rapid City, So. Dak. One Hundred Eight School Directory (Continued) 23 00 Goodrich, E lith Pillager, Minn. Gustafson, Arnold II. Red NVing, Minn. Gustafson, Betty . St. Paul, Minn. Gustafson, Clarence 1783 Glen Terrace, St. Paul, Minn. Guston, G. David 123 Hayward Avc.. Brockton, Mass. Halstenrud, May . . . . Kcnmarc, No. Dak. Hanson. Lcnora Corrcll. Minn. Hanson. Mantor 93$ Union S:., St. Paul, Minn. Haukcdalcn, Svcinung Kipling, Sask., Can. Heartbcrg, Henry . Sedgewick, Alta., Can. Hedlund, Arthur Korsnas. Sweden Hlavinka, Joseph 1503 So. 5th St., Minneapolis, Minn. Hoffman, George $14 Selby Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Holmgren, Virginia 1514 Thomas St., St. Paul. Minn. Howatt, Lester 163S St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul. Minn. Ireland, Evelyn............1895 Roblyn Avc., St. Paul, Minn. Jack. Louise 1271 Fairmount Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Jackson. Layton .................. Amery. Wis. Janson, Ruth..................... 36 Ford St., San Francsico, Calif. Janzcn, Agnes ......... Bingham Lake, Minn. Jensen. Harold .. .. 1642 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Johnson, Allan .... Kipling, Sask., Canada Johnson, Claris..............Cokato, Minn. Johnson. De Borah .... 1204 Edgcrton St., St. Paul, Minn. Johnson, Donald 1496 Arona Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Johnson, Ethel . . . 1496 Arona Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Johnson, Florence....... Route 2, Box 15$, Denver, Colo. Johnson, John M. 63 Macalestcr Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Johnson, Lorraine S5S Walker Avc., St. Paul, Minn. Johnson, Mabclle ................Balaton, Minn. Johnson. Ruth Fergus Falls. Minn. Kelley, Katherine 4S7 Central Avc., St. Paul, Minn. Klein. Lorraine SSS Grand Ave.. St. Paul, Minn. Knudslicn, Margaret 1446 Arona Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Knutson, Clifford Daytons Bluff Station, St. Paul, Minn. Knutson, Marie...... Daytons Bluff Station, St. Paul, Minn. Koch, Karl ................ 1207 James St.. St. Paul, Minn. Kronstcdt. Vcrnadel 1492 Arona Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Landstrom, Henning $4 Ashland St., Lvnn, Mass. Larson, Edith .. . 1601 Lafon St., St. Paul. Minn. Larson, Edna Route 2. Cass Lake. Minn. Larson, Esther Route 3, Cambridge, Minn. Larson. Leonard Gladstone, Mich. Larson, Loran ................ Cambridge, Minn. Leech, Ruth ................ 1796 Julie: St., St. Paul. Minn. Liljcgren, Gertrude Lake Xcbagamon, Wis. Liljegren, Naomi Lake Xcbagamon, Wis. I.indor, Clifford .... 106 X. 30th Avc. W., Duluth, Minn. Lindquist, Fern... Blomkcst, Minn. Lindquist, Harold Blomkest, Minn. List, Beulah Albert Lea. Minn. Lundgrcn, Bror ............. 125 Church St.. Saratoga Springs, X. V. Lundgren, Edna Princeton, Minn. Lundgren, Roland............ 125 Church St., Saratoga Springs. X. V. Magnuson, Lloyd .... 1499 Portland Ave-, St. Paul. Minn. Magnuson, Lois......... 1499 Portland Ave., St. Paul. Minn. Malmsten, Wyman 1121 $th St., So., Minneapolis, Minn. Marvin, Robert ........$21 Fairmount Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Mattson, Evelyn.. Route 1, Box 123, Ashland. Wis. May, Frank ................ Hutchinson, Minn. McKinney, Hazel.....................Clearbrook, Minn. Merrill, Spencer 1743 Juliet St., St. Paul, Minn. Michaclson, Robert . .. Alexandria. Minn. Middleton, John W.................... Box 71, Brunson, So. Car. Miller, Avis ..... Route 4. Bcmidji, Minn. Miller. Charlotte . 2327 Ellis Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Mobcrg, Clifton ... . 39S6 42nd Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. Moors, Isabelle........ 14$2 Blair St.. St. Paul, Minn. Murray, John . . 1442 Simpson Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Myrick. Beatrice. 1454 Wellesley Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Xaslund, Myrtle. Route 1. Isanti, Minn. Xastrom, Elcanorc 1319 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Nelson, Adolph................. .. $$1 Ivy St., St. Paul, Minn. Nelson, Franklin ...........3048 Elliot Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. One Hundred Nine School Directory (Continued) Nelson. Irma 1940 Pierce St.. N. E.. Minneapolis, Minn. Nelson, Lawrence ........ Stanley, No. Dak. Nelson, Lillian Strandquist. Minn. Nelson. Mabel .. ... Rush City. Minn. Nilson, Elziabech. ...... 2255 St. Clair St.. St. Paul. Minn. Noren. Helen ............2648 Hayes St. N. E.. Minneapolis, Minn. Norstetl. Olav ................816 Sheldon Ave.. St. Paul, Minn. Norstrom, Grace .............. Elk River, Minn. Nvhagcii, Leonore 1495 Graiul Ave., St. Paul. Minn. Nylof, Margaret ......... 1367 Osceola Ave., St. Paul. Minn. Okerman, Gerda ............... 702 V. 6th St., Concordia, Kansas Olson, Aleck................... Karlstad. Minn. Olson, Mildred .............. 1607 Eighth Ave.. Rockford, 111. Olson. Vina . . Routh 2. Cambridge. Minn. Olson, Virgil 2387 Chilcombe Ave., St. Paul. Minn. Olson. Walter . 2624 Hlaisdell Ave. So.. Minneapolis, Minn. Otting, Roseland 577 Simpson Ave., St. Paul. Minn. Palm. Edith Lake Norden. So. Dak. Peteis, Mildred 1931 Sheldon Ave.. St. Paul. Minn. Peterson. Esther ................. Quamha. Minn. Peterson. Evelyn............................. Isle. Minn. Peterson. Grace 1794 Laurel Ave., St. Paul. Minn. Peterson, Robert .............. Milwaukee. Wis. Peterson, Vivian Daytons Bluff Station. St. Paul. Minn. Raudenbush. Eleanor .. 1456 Como Ave.. St. Paul. Minn. Robertson. Florence 216 Cecil St.. S. K., Minneapolis. Minn. Rold. Pearle ... ................. Harlan. Iowa Rorschach. Gertrude Ladysmith. Wis. Samuclson, Marvin .121 Parker St.. Warren. Pa. Sanders, Willard 1288 0 ceola Ave., St. Paul. Minn. Sawyer, Dorothy 464 Mt. Curve Blvd.. St. Paul. Minn. Scott. Violettc .............. 506 S. Court St.. Kveleth. Minn. Sheldon. Joyce .1517 Randolph St.. St. Paul, Minn. Slicrling. Victor .... Napoleon, No. Dak. Sjoh.drn, June 1135 James St.. St. Paul, Minn. Skanse. Rudolph ........................Milaca. Minn. Skoogiun. Jessie 989 Burr St.. St. Paul. Minn. Skoogiun. Muriel 732 Maryland St.. St. Paul. Minn. Slccth, Mary Louise 99 S. Fail view Ave.. St. Paul. Minn. Snyder. Joe Route 3. Fremont. Nebr. Steve. Viola . ......... Dollar Bay, Mich. Stvesz. Aganetha ........ Butterfield. Minn. Strode. Marian.......... 703 Third Ave. So.. St. Cloud. Minn. Sundin, Millard ............81 E. Third St.. Proctor, Minn. Swan, William ................. Ogema, Wis Swanson. Esther ............106 Center St.. Warren. Pa. Swanson. Ruth . . 1408 Charles St.. St. Paul. Minn. Swenson. Birger.........St rand burg. So. Dak. Synnes. Mildred ............. Clearbrook, Minn. Tasker. Harold 1413 Como Ave. W.. St. Paul. Minn. Theline. Ruby ................ Isanti, Minn. Thompson. Lester ....... Agate. Colo. Tjadeu. Otto 907 Lincoln Ave. E.. Fergus Falls. Minn. Tjornhoin. Marvin 1653 St. Anthony Ave.. St. Paul, Minn. Tocnsing. Clarence 17S9 Juliet St.. St. Paul. Minn. Turnquist. Leonard ... Grantsburg, Wis. Tvedt. Carrie ............. Ruthton. Minn. I'rban. Margaret Galahad. Alberta. Can. Vetter. Myron 2137 Temple Court. St. Paul, Minn. Waldo, Theodora . 427 W. Second St.. Geneseo. III. Wall. Elizabeth 415 Center St- Garwood. N. J. Wall. Henry .. .. 415 Center St.. Garwood, N. J. Wallin. Robert Ru ell, Minn. Watkin. Walter Llanfair. C'aer.. Wales Webb. Vivian ............ 1372 Portland Ave., St. Paul. Minn. Werner. George S74 Pascal Ave.. St. Paul. Min. Wessman. Clarice . ...... Cokato, Minn. Wessman. Vern ................ Cokato. Minn. Westlund. Christopher Mason. Wis. Widen. Earl 3440 47th Ave. So.. Minneapolis. Minn. VVitthans. John 663 Simpson Ave.. St. Paul. Minn. One Hundred Ten AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS - ■ J- ’'v � . -V w -Hf „ w I . ■ .. - V ’ —N i ♦ - '