JUNIOR COLLEGE EDITORIAL Carol Jane Engwall . Constance Swanson Clifford Bjorklund . . Bernard Hammerbeck BUSINESS Glenn Anderson STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Lemuel Petersen................Editor-in-chief Stanley Rendahl...............Business Manager . . . Editor .... Art Photography . . Sports Manager Ue 1940 S{U ie PUBLISHED BY feeihel EtuAesii AMxwxrfiosi OF BETHEL INSTITUTE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Gositesiti CAMERA Administration Faculty Student Council FILM Classes Seminary Junior College Christian Workers' Department Music Department DEVELOPING Religious Work Forensics Music Publications Clubs PRINTING Basketball Baseball Tennis Intramural Coed Sports SCRAPS 'N SNAPS tfosieuxoAxi The 1940 SPIRE is presented as a story and picture album of school life at Bethel. The mechanism of the Camera our administrative beards and faculty — governs and regulates the impression of life v hich is made upon the Film -our student body. By processes of Printing and Developing—cur athletic, religious, creative, and social activities—the Film is prepared and presented as a finished picture. It is the purpose of this book to depict Bethel life in its entirety, focusing attention not only on the routine, ordinary, expected subject matter, but revealing also the hidden, unanticipated, candid shots of campus activities as found in Scraps 'N Snaps. The sum comprises a true reproduction, an accurate representation of Bethel's constituency. In Memory of Dr. Arvkl Gordh, Th. D. Who car. record the work and worth of a Spirit-led man? Such a life sheds its influence, not only to the generation it serves, but also to posterity. In ever widening circles, that influence continues to the shores of eternity, leaving in its wake the blessings of a consecrated man of God. This can well be said of Dr. Arvid Gordh, who was taken from this life at the Midway Hospital, St. Paul, shortly after noor. on January 4, 1940. Dr. Gordh was born November lb, 1872, in Gothenburg, Sweden, and came to America while still a young man. He was converted and joined the First Swedish Baptist Church of Brooklyn. New York, under the ministry of Dr. O. Hedeen. Having answered the cell to the Christian ministry, he studied at the Swedish Baptist Theological Seminary of Morgan Park, Chicago, and at the Seminary in Stockholm, Sweden. He began his pastoral work in Orebro, Sweden, serving a Baptist church there for two years. Returning to the United States, the young Gordh spent two years at Newton Theological Institution and one year at the Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville. Kentucky. In 1903, he became editor of the Baneret, a privately owned denominational paper published in Minneapolis. Throughout his life, he made contributions in the literary field. His works of poetry and prose contain much food for thought end inspiration. From 1905 to 1911, Dr. Gcrdh served as principal of the newly-founded Bethel Academy. The next ten years were spent again in pastoral service in Brockton, Massachusetts, and New York City. For lour years he served as dean of the Theological Seminary, being successor to Dr. C. G. Lagergren. Since 1925, he continued teaching New Testament Greek. Because our beloved teacher was closely identified with the Swedish Baptists in America, he has left a vacancy which cannot easily be refilled. The testimony of the work he accomplished and of the plans he cherished have come to us as a sacred trust and an active challenge. Pn tiAesifci MeAicuje G. Arvid Hagstrom, D. D. The Camera of Life With Its Bethel Exposures Tho Camera is an imitalion, though an imperfect one, of the human cyo. Cur eyos are wonderful cameras, which God has given us so that as we pass thrcuqh life we can be constantly taking beautiful picturos, looking at them not only for tho instant, but storing them up in our memories and making them the rich treasures and joyous heritage of coming years. The pictures the eye takes are imprinted upon the brain and tho soul; hence the soul of man may be compared to a sensitized plate. If it is properly exposed to the light, the picture will be good. If the plate be incorrectly exposed, the picture will be ruined. So the impressions v hich ere being made upon the soul will either save or ruin it. Tho developing day is coming. This day is the exposing time. In order that we may in coming years have pleasing picturos hung in the art gallery of the soul, it is needful that considerate and constant attention bo given to the exposures made in these days of the impressionable period. Of course, it is impossible to keep out every disagreeable sight, but one can cultivate the habit of looking at beautiful things. God .who has given us our camera of life intended that it should have beautiful pictures to photograph Everything He hos made is beautiful The hills, the valleys, tho brooks, the flowers, the trees, the fields, the birds, the animals, the sky. the clouds, the moor., the stars —all these are the work of His hands and are beautiful to behold. They arc free. They are making impressions upon our soul's camera constantly. Some things we see are so new and startling that we feel the effect of them all at once. But the most lasting images are the daily sights of ordinary life. Hor.cc, it is most important to bo surrounded by beautiful things. Everything made by man is c copy of God'3 work. That i3 the reason there is so little that is really beautiful in large cities. The works of God are hidden by the imitations o: men. Our friends, our fellow students, our parents and loved ones, and our teachers, among whom we mingle and from whom we receive impressions by what they say and do as well as by what they ere. become the pictures v hich, by the camera of life, will leave their indelible imprint upon us. If we look for virtues and favorable things in thorn, those picturos will become a beautiful and lasting horitage to be kopt in memory's treasure chest for future years. These will make their valuable contributions to our lives, thus making the future brighter, more peaceful, secure and prosperous for all of us. I am a part of all I have met, end a part o: all 1 have received from others, said one author. How true this is. It is God’s wonderful provision for us God's heart yearns over us in great tenderness, and v hile v e live in the midst of an evil world, v e arc constantly to remember that God has made us millionaires in the possession of these faculties v ith v hich ho has endowed us for use here upon the earth, and also that v e are children of the King of Heaven, and that we are heirs of everlasting life and glory. We are heirs of God, and joint heirs v ith Je3us Christ, to an inheritance v hich is incorruptible, undefined, and that fedeth not away. May our Camera bo ever busy accumulating impressions that v ill contribute to this eternal inheritance. C-. ARVID HAGSTROM This year marks the sixth term that Dean Emery Johnson has been associated with the Junior College, Ir. 1933. he become professor of the zoology class, and continues teaching this course Administrative duties v ere taken over in the fall of 1936. With a dignity and reserve of manner, Dean Johnson executes his functions. The students well realize that in him they have a considerate friend and adviser. He oversees their intellectual and social activi ties; yet. he is never the first to declare what he has done. In later years, his science students will value the consistent and frank techniques vrhich Prof. Johnson cm ploys. Besides teaching students Hebrew end psychology. Dr. K. J. Karlson serves also as the Dean of the Seminary. He has tilled this position since 1926. As a professor, his affiliation with Bethel continues in its eighteenth year, ho having begun teaching here in 1922. Ministerial students find in Doan Karlson a ready helper and adviser. V ith spiritual problems, with financial distresses, with the placing of student pastors, he offers a ready hand and willing mind. Dean Karlson's influence reaches out into other spheres ol life. He ha3 undertaken literary efforts, writing books in the fields of psychology and religious education. He also holds executive positions in Swedish Baptist organizations. School flaasid To the average Bethel student, the Committee on Education of the Swedish Baptist General Conference of America (the Committee is commonly known as the School Board ) is a group of men and women who have an indefinite part in the school life of Bethel Institute. However, this group of twenty-one Swedish Baptists hold in trust from the Conference the administration of the school They supervise the schools activities and form the tie between the Conference and the school. An Executive 3oard of the Committee, made up of fifteen members, meets monthly to discuss business affairs of the School. A. E. Sjolund, Minneapolis, is chairman. Other officers are: E J. Anderson. St. Paul, vice-chairman. Walter Olson. Star.chfield. secretary; Mrs. Eric Johnson, St Paul, assistant secretary; and Thor Knutson, Minneapolis, treasurer. Additional members of the Executive Board are: Alfred Anderson, Minneapolis; Carl G. Burton. St. Paul; A. E. Clauson, Forest City. Iowa; Mary Danielson. St. Paul; S. P. Fogdall, Clarks Grove. Minnesota; W. G. Holmberg, Albert Lea. Minnesota; J. G. Johnson. Minneapolis; Marvir. Samuelson, St. Paul; Nels Sv anson, St. Pcul, and C. R. Wall, Minneapolis. The six members of the Committee who. because of distance, do not attend the regular meetings of the Board are: Walfred Danielson. Verona. New Jersey; Emil Friborg, Seattle, Washington; G. A. Gustavson. Rockford, Illinois; Robert J. Klingberg. Galesburg. Illinois; Ernest G. Nelson, Iscnti, Minnesota; and M. Peterson. Worcester. Massachusetts. The work of the Board for the past year has comprised, in part, the following actions: approval of the repairing of the Seminary gymnasium and hall floors; appointment of a now Seminary professor. Rev. Reuben Omark. pastor in Ludir.qton, Michiqan (subject to Conference approval); establishment of a Gordh Memorial Fund of $1,300. the annual income of which is to be av arded to the student in New Testament Greek who makes the greatest progress during his junior year in the Seminary. Action was also taken to appoint a nev President alter Dr Arvid Hugslrom retires next year; to enlarge the Junior College curriculum by the addition of classes in American government. English history, ar.d rural sociology; and to build a women's dormitory as soon as $25,000 in cash and pledges has been received. Chairman, A. E. Sjolund G. A. HAGSTROM—PRESIDENT An air of Christian dignity, A spirit that abounds, A soul of deepest insight— His person reflects each grace EMERY A. JOHNSON-JUNIOR COLLEGE DEAN A serious man for a serious task. As witness his office and class, Who yet finds time for iaugh and play, You should know— He's an all around man. K. J. KARLSON—SEMINARY DEAN A brilliant brain, a ransomed soul, A willingness to serve; In 3ethel he has found his goal— Our precepts to preserve. H. WYMAN MALMSTEN— REPRESENTATIVE Promoting interests in the school Is his primary aim, And Bethel friends, both far and near. Acquaintanceship acclaim. WALTER JULIEN—BUSINESS AGENT With deftness and efficiency He handles all the bank rolls. For he's our business agent; Our finances, he controls. MARTIN ERICKSON—EXEGESIS A busy St. Paul pastor, he, Whose willingness does please us. For he takes time To teach our students English exegesis. ESTHER SABEL— PRACTICAL THEOLOGY A gracious, quiet, cheery way; Of her smiling, there's no end. And when you learn to know her. You've found a priceless friend. C. E. CARLSON—SOCIAL SCIENCE Do you long to know clearly. To think quite correctly. And reason things out all alone? Then go to his classes And hear the discussions. You'll get intellectual in tone. ADOLF OLSON-SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY If there's a need. His kindly counsel is there to lead—for Although he's burdened with duties no end, He's never too busy to help a friend. EFFIE NELSON—LIBRARIAN A modest, unassuming way When giving us our learnin'; But in the classrooms every day She teaches more than German. tyciCuAtif, THEODORE BERGMAN—PIANO If you are full of music That cannot be expressed. Submit your case to Bergman— He'll help you gain finesse. EVERETT BACKLIN—GREEK EXEGESIS Three times a week He greets his class Of students in the Sem. But, ask them what he teaches? They don't know—it's Greek to them ENID PLATTS—ENGLISH A paper you're writing? You need a quotation? You've searched everywhere for relief? Miss Platts has a wealth Of just such, and she'll help You to find just the one you need. WILLIAM ADAM-PHYSICAL EDUCATION You wish for Grace and precision. Good form, muscles, and speed? Just speak to our Coach Adam; He'll prescribe what you need. E. A. FINSTROM—ANTIQUITIES When Seminary students Become weary with theology. They find their relaxation In his clcss of archaeology. GEORGE HULTGREN—VOICE A mass of notes, a group of throats, 'Tis out of these that sweet song floats? Some say It is inspired, I laugh and think— Patience is a virtue, Hultgren has acquired. ALICE JOHNSON—SWEDISH A smiling, happy lady, she. She is our Swedish teacher. And for the Swedish Baptist Church She helps make many a preacher. ERNEST NORSTROM—CHEMISTRY With a formula, formula here. And a compound, compound there. Here a formula. There a compound, Everywhere a formula, compound, Ernest Norstrom teaches Chem, E-I-E-I-O. EDITH LARSON—OFFICE SECRETARY A kindly word spoken And smiles that betoken A love for her work and the schccl, Her influence works like a rule. A. J. WINGBLADE— RELIGIOUS EDUCATION A memory of feces. A knowledge of Greek, Add unending kindness, And Wingblade's complete. S anding: H. Regers, A. Bloom-auitl R_ Olson- G Pa-oxah F Scaled: G. Samuclson. M Law-son, H. Carlson, R. Goodman, C. E. Carlson, J. Johnson. Student Council Before new and returning students had become absorbed in studies, they became better acquainted with each other at a Reception held in the Junior College Chapel on September 15. This was the first all-schccl event sponsored by the Student Council during the 1939-1940 session. The Council has been composed of twelve representatives from seven student activities and the two departments. The executive officers were: Rodger Goodman, president; Maurice Lawson, vice-president; and Henrietta Carlson, secretary-treasurer. The activity interests were promoted by Carl I.indman, Alexis Society; Ethel Tederman, College Club; Ruth Olson, musical organizations; Gordon Peterson, athletics; Alrik Blcomquist, student publications; Herschel Rogers, Religious Council, Joyce Johnson, forensic activities; Bruce Fleming, Seminary; and Grant Samuelson, Junior College. The Student Council was organized to foster a wholesome spirit within the student body, to promote and have general control over student organizations, and to encourage friendly relationships v ith other schools. The chapel song-leader, David Anderson, pianist, Grace Widen, and ushers, Glenn Anderson and Francis Otto, were appointed by the Student Council. A Flower Fund has been maintained through the receipt of chapel offerings. The Student Council and the Boarding Club share a joint responsibility in the maintenance of the Gospel Team bus. Several hundred little cowbells tinkled a welcome to the many alumni and friends for the Round-up Homecoming on November 3. Maurice Lav son was general chairman for this event. The annual student basketball trip this year to Rochester was exciting and interesting to those tha: went. Other all-school functions were: a sleigh ride perty January 29 and a picnic June 5. Meetings of the Council were held once a month when problems and programs of the activities were discussed. The sane advice of the adviser, Prof. C. E. Carlson, has been appreciated. The Student Council has possibilities of becoming a more potent factor in determining student affairs and promoting interest of school activities. HENRIETTA CARLSON. Th B Multnomah Jr College, Portland. Ore. Neighborhood Girls’ Club, 2 yrs.; Rescue Home work, 2 yrs.; Goepel team 1, 2, 3; A Cappella I, 2; Basketball 2. 3; B. W. A. I. 2, 3; Sec'y Alexis, Social Chrmn 2; Missionary Band 1, 2, 3, Sec’y 2; Scc’y.Trcas. Student Council 3; Soc'y-Troas. Sonior class 3. RODGER GOODMAN. Th.3. Bethel Jr College Preaching; Roseland Sw. Bapt. Church. Chicago, 111. Male Chorus 1, 2, 3, A CappeT.a 1, Band 2; Pros. Student Council 3. ORVILLE JOHNSON, Th.B. Bethel Jr. College Preaching: Ogema, Wls. Student pastor I. 2. 3; Basketball 1; Baseball I, 2, 3; Vice-Pros. Alexis 3. S. BRUCE FLEMING. Th.3. Bethel Jr. College Proaching: Ebonozer Bapt. Church. Duluth, Minn. Oratory 1. S. M. J. C. C Oratory T. -ophv 1; Vice-Pros. A Cappella 1; Athletic Board I; Trees Alexis 1. Vicc-P.es. 2; Missionary Band 1, 2; Male Chorus 1. 2: Student pastor 1. 2, 3. Boarding Club Board Chrmn. 3; Student Council 3. NED HOLMGREN. Th.B. Bethol Jr. College Preaching: Isle, Minn. Vico Pres. Student Council, 1; Pros. Religious Council % Male Chorus 1, 2. 3, Pres. 2; Vice-Pres. Class 2; Pres Alexis 3; Studont pastor 2, 3; Tennis 3. MAURICE LAWSON. Th B Bethel Jr. College Student pastor 1, 2, 3. Male Chorus 1, 2, 3, Vico-Pres. 1, 3; Boarding Club Board 3. CARL LINDMAN. Th B. Bethel Jr. Colloge Preaching: Pillager, Minn. Missionary Band 2. 3; Student Council 3; Class Pres. 3; Studont pastor. FLORENCE LINDSTROM. Th B. Bothol Jr. College Missionary Band 1. 2, 3; Studor.t Council 1; Sec y Alexis 1; News Editor Clarion 1; Sec’y claes 2; Gospel team 1: Vice-Pres. B. V . A. 2. HERMAN TEGENFELDT. B.D. Western Washington College ol Education Proachina: Spring Vclo, Minn. Student Council 1. 2; Missionary Band I. 2. 3, Pres. 2; Basketball 1; Male Chorus I. 2, 3. Scc’v 2; A Cappella I; Student pastor I, 2. 3; Gospel team 1; Religious Council 2; Scm. Alumni Scholarship 2. VACLAV VOJTA. B.D N. W. Evan. Seminary.- Augsburg College. Minneapolis. Minn. Preaching: First Slovak 3apt. Church, Minneapolis, Minn. CARL YOUNG. Th.B. Bothel Jr. College Male Chorus 1, 2, 3, Trcas. 3; Basketball 1, 2, Capt. 2; Baseball 1: Tennis 2. 3; Vice-Pres. Alexis 2. Pres. 3: Clarion Assoc. Ed. I. Co-Ed 2: Boarding Club Board 1: Stifdent pastor 2, 3. SewuMaruf, £e u i GIgAA In September, 1937, sixteen young men and women enrolled in the Seminary junior class. Eleven of the class members had graduated from the Junior College, while five came from other schools. Herman Tegenfeldt was elected president of the group; Ned Holmgren, vice-president; and Florence Lindstrom, secretary-treasurer. These officers served for two years. The activities of the class in this two-year period consisted mainly of assisting and planning the annual Seminary spring banquets. In the spring of 1939, Carl Lindman was elected president; Herman Tegenfeldt, vice-president; and Henrietta Carlson, secretary-treasurer. Activities for the past year included a toboggan party in February and a class picnic in May. Each Tuesday evening from 10 to 11 o'clock the men of the class have gathered for a Preachers' meeting'' at which time they discussed sermon outlines. This has proved beneficial to their homiletical proficiency. Of the sixteen members who enrolled in 1937, six o: the original class have dropped out and two new members have entered. The graduating class consists of eleven members. The class gift to the school v ill be in the form of a $25 gift for the newly-established Gordh Memorial Fund, the annual income of which will be awarded to the outstanding junior Greek student. C. Holmbora. G. Peterson, G. Forro, A. Bloomquist, S. Larson, V. Slater, H. Har.son, E. Sherman, S. Renaahl, V. Olson, K- Johnson, J. Sorgoson, J. Valine, W. Shorwick. Middle GIgAA Members of the Seminary middle class are well known for their unusual signal. Two classmates on seeing one another each will raise one hand with the middle finger extended. This official class gesture is usually given cs a salutation. However, in times when the reputation of the class or of a member is subject to attack from some member of another class, this signal will bring aid from other middlemen. This year's middle class is also unusual in that there are no young women among its fourteen members. Several years have passed since such a class attended Bethel. Officers of the middle class during the past year have been: Carl Holmberg, president; lack Bergeson, vice-president; John Valine, secretary; and Alrik Bloomquist, treasurer. Among the outstanding events of this year's activities was a class trip to Red Wing, Minnesota. There, the middlemen met a team from the Red Wing Baptist Church in a basketball game. The middle class contains members of some abilities. Gordon Peterson is director of the band and student director of the Male Chorus and A Cappella Choir. Jack Bergeson has for two years been Steward of the Boarding Club. Seven of the middlemen have held student pastorates during the past school year. These preaching stations are; Alrik Bloomquist, Rusk, Wis.; Gus Ferre, Glen Flora, Wis.; Carl Holmberg, Isanti (North), Minn.; Kermit Johnson, Lake City, Minn.; Sidney Larson, Long Lake, Minn.; Stanley Rendahl, Eastern Heights Chapel, St. Paul- and Vern Slater, Grasston and New Brunswick, Minn. During the 193S vacation the members of the class were stationed from the east coast to the Pacific and north into Canada. Next fall the class members expect to be back in the Seminary to finish their theological training. 1 Standing: P. Lundgrcn. V. Pearson, R. Johnson, C. Stripe, G. Larson. E. Rail. R. Perrin, L. Kult-gron, G. Ohsberg. B Friborg, W. Haostrom, L. Petersen, V . Johnson. F. McOlash Seated: M. Lovegren, A. Johnson. C. Lundquist, T. Hclvorson. R. Olson. H. DcCamp. Not pictured: David Anderson. Marian Arland, Kenneth Johnson. Morriom Olson, Robert Paulson. Stanley Paulson, Lester Pipkin. fjuniosi GIgAA The official membership of the Seminary junior class is composed of sixteen members; however, there are ten special students in the Seminary who are added to this group. In contrast to the middle class, there is a high percentage of feminine representation in this class. There are four regular women students and two specials. The Pi Alpha Eta is an exclusive, life-time society of fifteen men of the first year Seminary class. It was organized last fall in memory of Dr. Arvid Gordh. Its present officers are: Bertil Friberg. president; Warren Johnson, secretary; and Carl Lundquist, historian. The Pi Alpha Eta has been meeting once every three weeks with some preacher as guest and speaker. On one occasion the group visited Pat Malone at his Anoka home, where the members saw his collection of stones. Other speakers have been the Reverends Martin Erikson, Milton Lind, Ewald Conrad, and Prof. Adolf Olson. The society's name is a transliteration of the life-motto of Dr. Gordh, the English being “Keep looking up. Five of the Junior class v omen formed also an organization which they called “The Better Halves. On Valentine's Day this group sponsored a party for the male members of the class. The class officers for the past year have been: Truman Halvorsen, president; Carl Lundquist, vice-president; Alvera Johnson, secretary; and K. William Hagstrom, treasurer. The entire class held an outing in the spring as its annual social function. Eight members of this group are holding student pastorates at the present time. They are: David Anderson, Osceola, Wis.; Bertil Friberg, Mido, Minn.; Truman Halvorsen, Hill-men, Minn.; Rawlin Johnson, East Balsam, Wis.; Gordon Larson, Hasty, Minn.; Carl Lundquist, Harris, Minn.; Vernon Pearson, Hillsdale, Wis.; and Robert Perrin, River Falls, Wis. Most of the other class members expect to be serving in some form of the Christian ministry this summer. I GORDON ANDERSON Grantsburg, Wisconsin Clarion 1; Gospel team 1, 2; Dc-bato 1, 2. AMBROSE COLLINS Walker, Minnesota Gospel team I, 2: Intramural basketball I, 2; Intramural sollball 2; Program Comm. Soph, banquet 2. EUNICE ELMGREN Rocklorc, Michigan Gospel team 1; Missionary Band 1, 2; B W. A. I, 2; Treas. College Club 2. DALPHY FAGERSTROM Duluth. Minnesota Gospel team leader 2; Clcrion stall 2; Spire etalf 2; Intramural football, basketball 2; Baseball 2; Treas. College Club 2; Pres. N. Y A. Club 2. SIDNEY CARLSON Farwoll, Minnesota Baseball I; Orchestra 1; Band 1, 2; A Cappella i, 2. Male Chorus I, 2; Intramural basketball 1. 2; Intra- muiol sollball 2; Gospel team 2. DCRIS JANE EGGLESTON Alcester, South Dakotc Circ. Mar. Clarion 2: Orchestra 1: A Cappella 1, 2; Missionary Band I. 2; Gospel team I, 2; Ass't Treas. B. W. A. 2. RUTH ERICKSON Powers Lake, North Dakotc Clarion reporter 1; A Cappella 1, 2. Missionary Band 1. 2. B W. A. 1. 2; Gospel team 1, 2. GLADYS HANSON Minneapolis, Minnesota Clarion reporter 1. 2: B. W. A. 1. 2; Sec'y A Cappella 2. ROBERT HOV1NEN Stcnchfield, Minnesota Gospol team 1; Baseball 1; Intramural football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; B Club 1, 2; Vico-Pros. Col-lego Club 2; Baseball Mgr. 2. KERMIT JOHNSON (Aldington, Michigan Pro . Roligiouc Council 1; Malo Chorus 1; Student Council 1; Band 1. Tennis 2. JOHN LINDQUIST Minneapolis, Minnesota Gospel team 1; Debate 1; Intra-mural basketball, (ootbcll 2. FRANCIS OTTO Bristol, Connecticut As.-.'! Editor Spire 1: Debate 1, 2: Gospel team leader 2. Pres. College Club 2; Basketball Mgr. 2; B Club 2; Intramural basketball, softball 2. DONALD JOHNSON, President Milaca, Minnesota Basketball 1, 2; Capt. Basketball 2; Baseball I, 2; Tennis 1, 2; Jntre-mural football 1. 2; B Club 1. 2; Board member Boarding Club 2; Gospel team leader 2 MARIE LARSEN Newell, Iowc Gospel team 1, 2. Basketball 1. 2; B. W. A. 1, 2. DEAN NCRDELL Cambridge. Minnesota Gospe. team 1, 2; Intramural loot-ball 1, 2; Intramural basketball, softball 2; Pres. College Club 2; Male Chorus 2; Vico-Pros A Cap-pella 2. LEMUEL PETERSEN St. Paul, Minnesota Vice-Prcs. Freshman class; Gospel team 1. 2; Editor, Student Publications 2. LLOYD SHOLD Grand Marais. Minnesota Gospol toam 2: Vico-Pres. College Club 2. Spire stall 2. Clarion staff 2; Chautauquan Comm. 2; Sec'y-Troas. N. Y. A. Club 2; Tennis 2. DOROTHY WEBSTER. Secretary Dodgevillc, V isconsin A Cappclla I. 2; Ass’t Secy B. W. A. 2; Clarion reportor 2; Gospel team 2. DEL RAY PETERSON Brahcrm. Minnesota Gospel team 1; Trees. College Club 1; Band 1. 2; Tennis 1; Basketball 1. 2; Baseball I, 2; Intramural loot- ball I. 2: B • Club 1. 2. J Treasurer I, 2; Misslon- -Pros. Men's }! Comm. 2. hrmn. Gospel Band 2. ETHEL RUFF V etaskewin. Alberta. Canada Clarion stall 1; Gospel learn 1, 2; Student missionary 1. 2; B. V . A. 1, 2. Spire stall 2; Missionary Band 2. ANNABELI.E SHERMAN Angorc, Minr.csctc Trcas. B. W. A. 1; Gospel team 1, 2; V:co-Pros. B. V . A. 2; Sec y Colloge Club 2. CONSTANCE SWANSON St. Paul. Minnesota Clarion stall 1: Ass't Sec'y B. W. A. 1, 2; Art Editor Spiro 1, 2; Religious Council 1. 2; A Cappolla 1. 2; Vice-Pres. 3. W. A. 2; Interpretative Reading 2. CAMERA SHY— Raymond Johnson Robert Perrin Fourth row: R. Johnson. L. Hult gion, G. Anderson, L. Petersen D. West. D Peterson. A. Johnson F. Otto, D. Anderson, V. Hauk, O Nelson. Third row: J. Lindquist, D. Fagor strom, D. Nordoll, D. Miller. R Hovinon, S. Carlson. A Collins H. Rogers, G. Andorson, L. Shold Second row: V. Fons, A. Johnson M Melin, E. Finstroin. D J. Eggleston, M. Larsen, R. Erickson, H Heath. G. Hanson, L. Smith. First row: G. Widen, G. Samuel son. D. Wobstor, D. Johnson. J Johnson, C. E. Carlson. E. Elmgren E. Rvill. ofthawiosie ClaAl During the past two years the sophomores have furthered their education, have established permanent friendships, have increased their abilities through extra-curricular activities, and have enjoyed fellowship in times of recreation. The sophomore class has a membership of 48. Of these, some will come back to the Junior College and Seminary, others will go on to schools of higher education, and yet others will find full-time employment. The class has had several social activities this last year. The first event was held November 24 at the Minnehaha Park lodge in Minneapolis. The students came dressed for a hard time party. In Janucry, the second-year students went to Ccmo Park for a toboggan party. The traditional sophomore dinner was held on April 26 in the College Coffee Shoppe. The banquet program was a take-off on Edward Spenser's Fcirie Queene. The theme of the occasion was Miss America versus Chivalry. Grant Samuolson was the toastmaster, and Don Johnson, Olga Anderson, Viola Waihela, and Ethel Ruff responded with toasts. On May 7, the sophomore students gathered at the lake home of Dean and Mrs. Emery Johnson. There they had an afternoon of recreation, picnic-ing, and singing. Another adventure of the second-year class was the sponsoring of the last three Chautauquan programs of the spring semester. This was an attempt to raise money for the class gift. Olaf Nelson and Lloyd Shold were placed in charge of promotion. A lecture on propaganda in the news, a demonstration of the high degree of efficiency with which a police dog was companion and guide to a blind man, and a rehearsal of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's expedition to the Antarctic continent were the three programs presented. Donald Johnson guided the class during the year in all of its activities. He was assisted by Joyce Johnson, vice-president; Dorothy Webster, secretary; Grant Samuelson, treasurer; and Prof. C. E. Carlson, faculty adviser. The members of the sophomore class will, in years to come, treasure the memories gathered during their sojourn at Bethel Junior College. With commencement on June 8, another milestone will have been completed in the lives of the 24 graduating sophomores. Yet commencement will mean but the threshold to larger spheres of influence and activity. F-'urlh row: R. V allin. B. Ham me bock. V . Ogren. E. Anderson A. Johnson. D. Bjerk, R. Kephart G. Nelson. L. Marquardt. M Swan son. G. Johnson. V . Kordir.o. H Mickelson. K. Norquist. W. Dahl slrom. M Toews, M. Olton Third row: D. Berry, C. Swanson S. M. Sv ensson. L. Joonson. E. Ja cobson, G. Swanson. H. Sorensen .M. Feierscn. A. Johnson. M. 3en nett. B. 3cnnc!!. M. Oliver. L. Bron Icov e. G Hoglund Second row: B. Johnson, L. 3el! sirorr., H. Fessum, L. Pearson. D J olander, V. Carl berg. M. Lund holm. L Chance, M. Johanson, L Berqlund, B. Danielson. E. Lund berg. First row: M. A. Lilienstrom. J Davenport. V. Carlson. G. Nyman Adviser V . Adam, G Soule, C. J Eng wall. H Fossum, M. Dahlquis! tyn Lluncai ClaAA It was lost and gone forever! The dignity and intelligence, expressed on the faces of many students upon their graduation from high school the previous June, was utterly lacking when the newcomers made their first appearances in the corridors of Bethel on September 7, 1939, to take their placement tests. They stood in the hall chattering, becoming acquainted, and forming impressions of each other and the school. Everyone was thirsty, and that cay the hall fountain poured forth relief as it never had—since last year. A few students were already homesick. It wasn't difficult to distinguish them, staring into space with two sparkling eyes. There was the usual querying, ‘ Where are you from?” usually followed by “Where is that? At last the hour arrived. A teacher appeared in the hall and guided the newcomers into the chapel. There was much whispering and guessing as to who this one might be. but the confusion was interrupted by the distribution of test blanks. On Friday afternoon following the examination, the class v as taken on a tour of the Twin Cities, after which the members enjoyed a picnic in Como Park. This event was memorable in many ways—friendships were born that are still developing, the glow of Christian fellowship was experienced by all, and then, too, the first introduction to Como Park was mede. A reception was given by the Student Council on Friday evening. September 15. Here again these new freshmen were made to feel at ease by learning a few more names and faces. The freshmen soon adopted the vocabulary and habits peculiar to Bethel students. By the time everyone was caught in the momentum ol school routine, a meeting v as called to elect officers of the class. Ger.e Nyman was chosen president. Carol lane Engwall was selected to be his assistant. Virginia Carlson became the scribe, and Glen Soule the custodian of finance. The class clso chose Coach William Adam as its adviser. In the class meetings that followed, suggestions were made for socials and parties. January 15 marked the date for one of the outstanding events; it was a “Kids' Party,” at which all the freshmen joined heartily in re-living their childhood days. The next direction that the class took v as toward the task of raising money in order that it might entertain the members of the sophomore class at the annual banquet. For this purpose a program in the form oi a Big Bethel Broadcast was presented. The success of the event was due to the splendid cooperation of the class end to the leadership of the president. The members of the freshman class of 1939-40 are looking forward to returning to Bethel next year in the hope that deeper spiritual experiences, new intellectual attainments, and closer fellowship with one another might round out their Junior College days. Scccnd row: E. Malm. M. Melin, O. Palmquisl. M. Jacobson. L. Smith, V. Carlson, L Bollstrorr., V. Fons. Firot row: V. Carlson, A. Prot-cott, R. Erickson, M. Dahlqulsl, L. Johnson, L Borsoll, M. I.undholm. N. Biliings, T. Clenienson. Clt Uiiicun 'faJosUie iA.' ub p.ardsne+it When roll was called in the Christian Workers' Department last (all, 16 students responded. Later, (our more enrollees joined the group to bring the number up to 20. There was a merging of cast, west, and middle-west in this group with three students coming from the east, five from the west, and twelve (rom the middle-west. The first class event of the year was in the form of a party with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wingblcde as host and hostess. The evening v as spent in playing games and singing. In contrast with the indoor party v as the outdoor picnic held at Minnehaha Park. If the weather v as a bit cold, no one objected. The cheery blaze of the campfire and the enthusiastic spirit of the girls made the atmosphere comfortable. The evening v as occupied with singing, conversing with one another, and, of course, eating. Two programs were presented by the group for themselves, one at Christmas and one at Easter, in which almost every student took part. One chapel service was conducted by these students. The following objectives of the Christian Workers' Course have been adopted in order to equip young people for efficient Christian service. The student should: 1. Have personal experience of the power of prayer and of the importance of spiritual nourishment. 2. Obtain an outline knowledge of the entire Bible and a detailed knowledge of the most frequently used books. 3. Have a knowledge of, and an acquaintance with, the techniques and tools for making available spiritual truth. 4. Have thought through, end defined his position in regard to, the major Christian doctrines. 5. Be conversant with the history of the spread of Christianity. 6. Have knov ledge of. and be able to apply, the best methods of Bible school teaching and organization. 7. Have an understanding of the psychic make up of children and adolescents. 8. Have a rational outlook toward social, political, and economic problems. 9. Be capable of intense study in making individual preparation. Although a student is not preparing for full-time Christian work, it is advisable for him to include at least one or two Christian Workers' courses in his program. Very few high school students know enough about the doctrines of the Bible. If they do not enter the Seminary or a Bible school, it is doubtful if they ever will obtain such knowledge. The Christian Workers' Course provides this training under the capable guidance cf Prof. Ernest Norstrom, Miss Esther Sabel, Dr. G. Arvid Hagstrcm, and Prof. A. J. Wingblade. Sou:ud. Prof. Hultgror.. Standing: C. Lundquist, M Lov«-gren, E. Tcdcrman, E. Lar or.. C. Engwall. F- Johnson. D. I. Egglo-cion, and F. McOlash Jl luAsic ub esp,aAi ne it “Praise the Lord with hcrp: sing unto Him with psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Sing unto Him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.''— Psalm 33:2, 3. Man has found many avenues through which to meet and worship God, hut he has found none more poignant or expressive than the avenue of music. Among primitive people this means of contact was merely a rouqh and bumpy footpath, but for the Christian of today, it has become a smooth, flowing highway to the throne of God. More than that it hes become the reflector through which one man may show the spiritual glory and wealth of his God to his fellowman, and also God s desire to impart that wealth and glory to all of mankind. However, skill is necessary to execute a truly beautiful piece of music. A good musician is a good craftsman, and in order to become a good crcfts-man he must have the secrets of his craft revealed tc him by one who himself is an artist in his trede. We have two such men at Bethel. George G. Hultgren, the well-known instructor in voice and leader of choral groups, is Eethel's director of music. His ability to recognize talent and develop its potentialities to the fullest extent, his patience in ironing out rough spots in either the Male Chorus or the A Cappella Choir, and the kindly humor and jollity that characterizes his every contact with student life—these things have made Hultgren a school favorite. Hultgren knows his music well. He studied under David Bispham and Oscar Seagle of New York City. He received instruction from Prof. Witherspoon and Oscar Saenger, the famous oratorio coach He spent some time in Milan, Italy, as a pupil of Gaetano Hebor.ato. At present, he is an instructor at the MccPhcil School of Music, and he also serves as organist at the Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Theodore Bergman is Bethel's instructor in piano and theory. There is a vibrant buoyancy and boundless energy about Bergman that finds expression even in his music. He is not only an artist, but he is also a teacher. He is able to interpret and fill every need of his pupils. He, too, has served a long and faithful apprenticeship. He was a pupil of Hamlin Hunt, Glen Dillard Gunn, Rudolph Ganz of Chicago, and Arthur Fredheim of New York City. At present he is an instructor in the MacPhail School of Music and organist at the First Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Although Bethel's music department is small, its quality is excellent. The school is indeed fortunate in having two such able musicians on its faculty. Froir. loft to right: F. Potorson, H. Rogors, P. Lundgror., V . Hag-strota, G. Ohtborg. Throughout the year the Religious Council held weekly meetings to discuss its plans end strengthen the groups subordinate to it. Once a month the leaders of the Gospel teams, prayer bands, and those in charge of morning devotions at the Boarding Club, were invited to meet with the executive officers. The president of the Council, Herschel Rogers, was in charge of the student chapels on Friday of each week. Those who assisted Rogers in the work of the Council were: George Ohs-berg, vice-president; Pearl Peterson, secretary; Paul Lundgren, treasurer; and William Hagstrom. To stimulate interest in Gospel team work as well as to inspire more active participation, a Gcspel Team Rally was held November 13. During the first semester of the year 1 $39-40 there were five Gospel teams actively engaged in various fields of religious service. The leaders of these teams were: Glenn Anderson, Robert Paulson, Francis Otto, Donald Johnson, and Val Hauk. The beginning of the second semester saw the following Gospel team leaders installed: Dalphy Fagerstrom, Dean Berry, Rodney Kephart, Olaf Nelson, and Leonard Hultgren. The Religious Council sponsored an Easter Gospel team trip which took a group through Western Illinois for a period of five days. A recent survey indicated that all Bethel students with the exception of 23 men and six women were actively engaged in some form of Christian service. A later survey revealed that 11 of these exceptions rallied to the teams. Another act of the Council was to reimburse the Missionary Band for the expenses the Band had incurred in transporting its teams during the year. The Gospel teams reported that their meetings have been encouraging and not without results. Members of the prayer bands have had sweet fellowship v ith cne another and Gcd. The vision of an active prayer and praise ministry has been caught. It is our anticipation that Bethel will go forward from grace to grace, and from glory to glory through her various religious activities. Stcndmo: R. Johnson. M. Swan son. W. Shcrwicfc, C. Lindnan. G Larson. C. Noison. E. Rufl. S. La-son. R. Keohcrl. T. Halvorscn. R Erickson. W Harjslrom. G. Ohs bora. E. Johnson, H. Teaonfoldt V. Pearson. E. Malm, L. Hultgrer. G. Samuelson, S. Paulson. E. An deison. Scaled: P. Lundarcn. V. Cadson E. Tcdcrman, M. Johcnson. L. Be: j lund. M. Lovegren, R. Olsen. H DeCamp. E. Lundberc, J. Davon non. D. J. Eaglcston. L. Pearson G. Swanson. V. Fons, P Pelorsor F. Lindslrom, A Johnson. M'iAAiona'up feand The Missionary Band is one of the outstanding religious organizations on Bethel's campus. Its main purpose is the promotion of the missionary vision and interest ct Bethel. As such, all its activities center dirocllv about the s:u-dents' relation to missions, not in the foreign field alone, but in all its aspects. For this year the officers have been: William Hagslrom, president; Ethel Ruff, vice-president; Mildred Lovegren, secretary-treasurer, and Fro:. Adolf Olson, faculty adviser. Every month the Missionary Band has held a meeting. At three of these gatherings returned missionaries from China told stories of the work from the fields. At two of the meetings motion pictures of missioncrv endeavors wore presented. Dr. Ewald Chalberg, at another meeting, emphesized the Prerequisites of a Missionary. One of the outstanding occasions was that one at which Dr. William Axling of Japan told of the unusual work of Kagawa. Each of these meetings stressed the practical relationship between the studen s and missions. The climax of this year's program was a Student Missionary Conference Retreat at Medicine Lake. Students from seven colleges rnet for three days for the purpose of gaining a renewed vision of missionary opportunities. The Lord so led that Bethel students were able to earn sufficient money to attend. Throughout the Retreat Rev. Clarence Hanson of St. Paul stressed the importance of abiding in Christ as revealed in the fifteenth chapter of lohn. Mrs. Stadsklev, a missionary from Africa, challenged the young people with the moving story of her labors with the Baouli tribe. At the soul-energizing Sunday morning session the entire group pledged its willingness to do whatever the Lord willed. Within the past year there has been a steady growth of missionary interest at Bethel. The Missionary Band hopes to raise its membership of forty-two individuals to even higher numbers as the interest grows. The members are anticipating mighty things from God in the years to come. CjoAfbel The live Bethel Gospel teams of 1939-40 have been under the leadership ol George Ohsberg, vice-president of the Religious Council. Each team has teken care of approximately three assignments in every four weeks. The purpose of the Gospel teams has been to spread the Word of God to the unsaved and to encourage Christians in their living. This objective has been accomplished by the distribution of tracts and by holding meetings in old people's homes, missions, young people's societies, country and city churches, hospitals, and by leading street meetings. Two thousand tracts were distributed during the first semester of school, and 3,000 the second semester. There were 72 Bethel students actively engaged in Gospel team endeavors up to the end of the school year. The teams served not only as ministering agents to the needs of outsiders, but provided opportunities for their own members to develop the talents which the Lord had bestowed upon them. The Gospel team leaders for the first semester were: Glenn Anderson, Francis Otto, Val Hauk, Robert Paulsen, and Donald Johnson. Leaders during the second semester were: Dalphy Fagerstrom, Dean Berry, Rodney Kephart, Olaf Nelson, and Leonard Hultgrem. Third rov: E Shorman. N. Holm-orcn. C. Lindmon, H. Tcgonlcldt, D. Anderson, S Larson. C. Young, T. Halvorson. M. Lawson. Socond row: J. Borgoson. C. Holrr.bcrg, V. Pearson. V. Olson, O. Johnson, R. Goodman. S. P.en-dchl, H. Henson, and K. Johnson. First row: W. Julion, A Bloom-quist, V. Slater, B. Fleming, E. Rull. B Friberg. G. Larson, and D. Miller. Student ftaAte'vi One of the foremost advantages o: the Seminary treining course lies in the fact that even while students are preparing for full-time service they are provided with actual church work through their student pastorates. Opportunities for pastoral experience were offered to approximately 25 young men from the school who, during the past year, served churches in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The training derived by the students was valuable in offering occasions for dealing with actual pastoral problems. Conducting services, performing visitation work, and, above all, dealing with the spiritual problems of men and women provided an excellent proving-ground for the future Baptist pasters. Most of the student pastorates consisted of small churches which were unable to support a full-time preacher. Most of the student pastors will continue in their fields during the coming summer, laboring in the work of the Lord. Permanent calls have been accepted by some of the seniors who graduated this spring and thus they will begin their first, full-time ministry. A list of the student pastors and the memberships of their churches are as follows: Church Membership David Anderson ......................Osceola, Wis. 12 Alrik Bloomquist ....................Husk, Wis. 30 Gustave JFerre ......................Glen Flora, Wis. 70 Bruce Fleming .......................Ebenezer, Duluth, Minn. 138 Bertil Friberg ......................Mido, Minn. 38 Rodger Goodman ......................Roseland, Chicago, 111. 170 Truman Halvorsen ....................Hillman, Minn. 84 Carl Holmberg .......................North Isanti, Minn. 177 Ned Holmgren ........................Isle, Minn. 86 Kermit Johnson ......................Lake City, Minn. 34 Orville Johnson .....................Clecr Lake, Gibbon, Minn. 35 Rawlin Johnson.......................Balsam Lake, Wis. 55 Walter julier. ......................Becker, Minn. 59 Gordon Larson .......................Hasty, Minn. 25 Sidney Larson .......................Long Lake, Minn. 15 Carl Lindman ........................Pillager, Minn. 40 Carl Lundquist ......................Harris, Minn. 33 Dury Miller .........................Wood River, Wis. 39 Falun, Wis. 30 Vernon Pearson ......................Hillsdale, Wis. 39 Stanley Rendahl .....................Eastern Heights, St. Paul, Minn. 40 Vern Slater .........................Grasston, Minn. 67 Brunswick 54 Herman Tegenfeldt ...................Spring Vale. Minn. 41 Vaclav Vojta ........................Slovak Baptist, Minneapolis 150 Director. Prof. Hultgror.; M. Law-son. F. McOiash. C. Young. D Bjork. N. Holmgren, V . Johnson. S. Carlson. G. Poterson, G. Sou!«. V. Olson, A. Johnson. G. Larson, C. Hclmbcrg. T. Halvorsen, R Goodman, R Porrin, O. Johnson. H. Tcgcnioldt. C. Luncquisl. H. Han-con, J. Valine. A. Blcomquist. R. Paulson. Male. QUosimA. Yes, we had a wonderful tine.” echoed and re-echoed the halls cf the Seminary building on the evening of April 13 as the Bethel Male Chorus returned from its tour of the East. We were royally received everywhere, but after being gone for three weeks, it's good to be back again,” was the unanimous opinion. George Hultgren, the director of the Chorus, is or. outstanding soloist and voice instructor. During the summer of 1940 he will teach in the music department of the University of Southern California. At present, he is director of the Minneapolis A Cappella Choir. Clarence Oison, c former Bethel student who at present is organist of the Cambridge Baptist Church, accompanied the Chorus. Gordon Peterson was the student director The itinerary for this season included concerts in Illinois, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Apart from its spring excursion, the Male Chorus also gave concerts in the First Covenant Church and Central Baptist Church, St. Paul, and in Isle, Minnesota. During the fall semester the Male Chorus held a pow-wow at Hidden Falls where they played games and fried hamburgers over an open fireplace. In May the young men were invited to the home of Prof. Hultgren for an evening of singing and typical Male Chorus merry-making. With a restricted membership of from 20 to 25 students, the young men enjoy true Christian fellowship while they learn the finer points of musical interpretation and appreciation. The officers for the past year were: Virgil Olson, president; Maurice Lawson, vice-president; Orville Johnson, secretary; Francis McOiash, treasurer. and Sidney Carlson, librarian. Second row: S. Carlson, D. Bjork. D Mordcll, W. Johnson. F. McOlash, B. Hairiirieibeck, A. Johnson. G. Peterson. Prol. Hultgren, A. Bloomquist, R. Paulson. A. John son. W. Ogrcn, S. Larson, K. Nor-quist. L. Hultgren, D. Faqorstrom. First row: M. Lovogrcn, A. Prescott, G. Swanson, L. 3olletroin, R. Erickson, M. A. Ltljenstrom, L. Pearson, J. Davonporl, H. Sorensen, E. Tederman, R. Olson, D. J. Egglotton, V. Carlson. P Peterson. E. Jacobson, G. Hanson, J. Johnson, L- Smith. E Larson. A Johnson. M. Petersen, D. Webster. G fifxella GUoiri In September, 32 selected singers met in the College chapel for the first A Cappella practice, directed by our honored Professor George Hultgren. The aim of this organization is to develop harmony and unity of tone, precision of interpretation, and, above all, to receive instruction in rightly using one of God's most treasured gifts to His children, the human voice The officers were the same for the fall and spring semesters: Ethel Tederman. president; Dean Nordell, vice-president; Gladys Hanson, secretary; Alrik Bloomquist. treasurer; Joyce Johnson, librarian, and Gordon Peterson, student director. The choir has made three appearances this season: the first was at the impressive Christmas program, the second ct the Visitors' Day program, both being held in the College chapel, and the third at the commencement exercises held at the Central Baptist Church of St. Paul The repertoire this year included: The Nightingale ..............................Tchaikovsky The Music of Life ............................Noble Cain The Night Has a Thousand Eyes '................Noble Cain Listen to the Lambs .............................R. N. Dett Cherubim Song .................................M. Glinka “Bless the Lord, O My Soul ................Ippolitof-Ivanof “When Children Pray ........................Beatrice Fenner Jesus, Our Lord, We Adore Thee ..................W. James Beautiful Saviour ...................................F. M. Christiansen Lost in the Night ......................F. M. Christiansen This Night ..........................................F. M. Christiansen Today There Is Ringing ................F. M. Christiansen Lullaby On Christmas Eve ...............F. M. Christiansen Director: G. Pctorson. Trumpols: O. Palmquist, A Johnson, W. Oyien. S. Carlson, D. Corey. B. Friboro. Drums: A. Bloomquist, E. Anderson. Clarinets: E. S’.icrir.an, H. Do- Camp. Baritonos: D. Millor, K. Norquist, R Porrin. Baritone saxephono: R. Goodman. Trembono: M. Petersen. French horns: M. Toows, G. Sonic. F. McOlash. Band Each Thursday alternoon during the past school year band members met in the College chapel for rehearsal with Gordon Peterson as director. The band has provided entertainment at various school activities. It played for mast of the home basketball games, accompanied the student body on a basketball trip to Rochester, played music in keeping with the cowboy theme of the Homecoming banquet in November, presented half-hour concerts preceding several Chautauquan programs, and brought musical selections for the Class Day exercises. The band has been growing steadily in size and improving in technique and ability since its organization three years ago. The school has cooperated generously with this musical organization in providing seven instruments which the students have been allowed to use. Several new instruments will be made available for the band before the school season opens again. The organization's musical library has been enlarged this year, and plans are being made to increase the repertoire by adding several new marches, serenades, waltzes, and lighter classics. The school grants awards for participation in this organization. This year Alrik Bloomquist, Sidney Carlson, and Dury Miller have merited recognition for two years of faithful service in the band. On November 20 members and their friends went on a hay ride party from the Eaton Stables. Membership in the band is voluntary. Although the school gives no credits for the hours spent in rehearsal attendance, students have enjoyed giving of their time to this organization because of the personal benefit and pleasure which they have been able to obtain. Under the efficient leadership of Gordon Peterson the members have received valuable training, not only in the fundamentals of band technique, but clso in the principles of blending tones with one another. A mutual feeling of appreciation between the director and the members of the band has fostered a spirit which has been conducive to cctive participation in the activities of the past year. MuAac QttfutftA Special musical groups added much to the interest and enjoyment of the Homecoming program, Chautauqucr. programs, Chapel services, Missionary Band meetings, and other programs within the school. Throughout the year, these musicians have sung or played at churches in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and other Minnesota cities. Among the College and Seminary students, there arc five organized musical groups consisting of: two male quartets, two women's trios, and one instrumental trio. The Four Flats, a male quartet composed of Virgil Olson, first tenor; Gordon Peterson, second tenor; Ned Holmgren, baritone; and John Valine, second base, sang at the Male Chorus concerts at Isle. Minnesota, and the Central Baptist Church, St. Paul, as well as at school programs. The other male quartet, composed of Sidney Carlson, first tenor; Archie Johnson, second tenor; Wilbur Ogren, baritone; and Dale Bjork, second base, sang in the Cities as well as at Chisholm, Minnesota. The women's trio, made up of Al-vera Johnson, Ruth Olson and Joyce Johnson, represented Bethel at the Northwest District Rally at Willmar, and also in the churches at Fergus Falls, Eveleth, and Virginia, Minnesota. This trio, accompanied by Miss Fnid Platts and Ethel Ruff, will represent Bethel this summer on a tour that is planned to include many of the Swedish Conference churches. The v omen's trio, composed of Ethel Tederman, Elizabeth Larson, and Virginia Carlson, sang ct services at East Rock Creek. Long Lake, and North and South Isanti, Minnesota. The string trio, composed of Alvera Johnson, violinist; Gordon Peterson, cellist, and Virgil Olson, pianist, played at the South Isanti Church, Twin City churches, and at the annual freshman-sophomore banquet of Bethel. Third row S Paulson. G Hoglund. D. Anderson. Second row: F. MeO!o:h, C. Plait . First row: V. Carlson. C. Sv ar.-son. A. Johnson. J. Johnson. fyanertAicA. Bethel can v ell be proud cf the progress that has keen made this year in the forensic department. Several innovations heve accommodated more student participation. In competition with schools of the Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference, Bethel representatives also won high honors for themselves. Under the direction of Miss Enid Platts, forensic director, interpretative rending and extemporaneous speaking were added to the list of speech activities. Oratory was continued again this year. In a series of all-school elimination contests students were selected to represent Bethel in the Conference meet. The forensic festival was held this year in Mankato on April 27. Seven of the eight students who were privileged to go to the speech meet were ewarded superior ratings Although 45 junior college students from six schools took part in the contest. Bethel won seven of the eleven superior ratings given. Bethel had as its representatives in Mankato the following: interpretative reading participants—Constance Sv anson and Violet Carlson, poetry; Alvera Johnson and Joyce Johnson, prose; Francis McOlcsh and Joyce Johnson, drama. Stanley Paulson took part in extemporaneous speaking, and David Anderson and Gunnar Hoglund participated in oratory. At an evening banquet at the same occasion, three of the outstanding participants in the festival were chosen to give their selections. Miss Swanson, reading Old by John V. A. Weaver, and Hoglund, giving his oration on the moving picture industry, were accorded this honor, the third student being from Bethany Lutheran College of Mankato. The results obtained this year in forensics are gratifying to all who are interested in the activities of Bethel. Already, further plans are being made to improve to even higher degrees Bethel's forensic department ■ Standing: V. Pcutson. Stated: R. Johnson. F. Ot'.o. E. P'a'.ts, G. Anderson, G Hoglund. Jbebate The argumentation class began with the fall semester, thereby giving the debaters an early start for the year's activities. Under the supervision of Miss Enid Platts, forensic director, six men represented Bethel at several debates and tournaments. The debate squad consisted of Gunnar Hoglund, Gordon Anderson, Francis Otto, George Ohsberg, Raymond Johnson, and Vernon Pearson. The Pi Kappa Delta question for discussion this year was, Resolved, that the United States should follow a policy of strict (economic and military) isolation toward all nations outside of the Western Hemisphere engaged in armed international or civil conflict Because of the current interest focused on the European situation and our own Congress of the United States, this question provided many avenues for thorough investigation. Several non-decision, practice debates were held with neighboring colleges. The schools which Bethel's team met were: the Farm School of the University of Minnesota, St. Thomas College. Concordia College, and Hamline University. The team also entered two tournaments in which debaters from 10 other colleges and universities were represented. The first tournament was held at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and the second at River Falls. Wisconsin. In the latter Bethel won three out of the four debates which the squad had entered. As a climax to a successful debate season a spring outing was held in conjunction with other forensic students. « I Stcndtng: L. Smith. V. Pearson, D. Webster. G. Anderson. G Hog lund. M Johar.son, E. Finstrom. M. Petorson. H. Sorensen. B Daniel con. M. A. Lilienstro.-n. C J. Eng wall, A. Johnson. M. Toews. L Shold. Seated: G. Han.-.on. D. Bjork. L. Petersen. S. M. Sv entson. E. Platts. S. Rcndahl. D. J. Eggleston. Qla uo t Every other Wednesday of the past year Bethel students have lingered in the vicinity of their mailboxes, awaiting with anticipation their copies of the CLARION, the school newspaper. Upon the arrival of the long lookcd-fcr publication, a general scramble would ensue until every student had been able to obtain his copy. Then followed a quick scanning of all of the articles until the eyes would rest on a feature story or a choice bit of campus gossip, or whatever suited the mood of the reader. Those responsible for the production of this publication were as follows: Lemuel Petersen, editor; Dale Bjork, campus editor; Bernard Hammerbeck, Elna Finstrom and Vernon Pearson, sports; Carol Jcr.e Engwall, Gladys Hanson, Mary Ann Liljenstrcm, Muriel Petersen, Leone Smith, Helen Sorensen, end Viola Waihela, features; Glenn Anderson, Betty Danielson. Dalphy Fager-strom, Gur.nar Hoglund, Archie Johnscn, Miriam lohanson, Lloyd Shold, Sara Mae Swensson, Marvin Toews, Robert Wallin, and Dorothy Webster, news reporters; Grace Widen, typist, and Miss Enid Platts, editorial adviser. Cn the business staff were: Stanley Rendahl, manager; Doris Jane Eggleston, circulation manager, Archie Johnson, circulation assistant, and Dean Emery Johnson, business adviser. The CLARION has filled an important place in school life. All phases of regular and extra-curricular activities have been covered by one or more students. Interesting news items, events of importance to the students, sports reports, interviews, poems, jokes, incidentals, and a devotional section have added color and life to the publication. The entire CLARION staff has cooperated in the endeavor to produce a paper which would represent adequately every aspect of school life in an informative, enlightening manner The school newspaper was increased this year to a four-column bi-v eekly paper. This was made possible by the larger amount of advertising which was sold. There were 15 editions put out during the year. A Student Publications' Department was established also this year. This provided for a harmonious working of the staffs of the CLARION and SPIRE. Both publications had their headquarters in the same office. Both also had the advantage of the same editorial experience. On October 23, the CLARION staff sponsored an all-school skating party at the Rollerdrome on University Avenue for the purpose of raising finances for the budget of the paper. About 80 students enjoyed themselves for the evening in Christian fellowship. With the coining of the next school year, the new CLARION staff hopes to attain greater heights in the field of student publications _____ I Standing: R. Johnson, P. Lund-gror., C. Lundquisl, C. Bjorklund, S. M. Sv en3son, E. Anderson, D. Molondor, M. A. Liljonetrom, S. Rcndchl, B. Danielson. O. Anderson, M. Petersen. E. Platte, A. Johnson, G. Hoglund, E. Larson, D. Fagerstrom. Seated: L. Pctorson, A Johnson, G. Anderson. J. Johnson, C. J. Engwall, H. Sorenson, L Shold. 4 I SfUAe. £tafjj With eagerness, the staff which was elected to publish the 1940 SPIRE took on its duties at the beginning of the second semester. The group immediately laid plans for a larger yearbook; it was decided tc increase the number of pages, include more pictures and features, and represent more fully the school life. Although limited by lack of finances and time, the steff turned out a book which it feels is creditable to Bethel. Carol Jane Engv all was elected to the position of editing this year's annual. She was assisted on the editorial staff by the following writers: Elving Anderson, Olga Anderson, Henrietta Carlson, Gunnar Hoglund, Eleanor Jacobson, Archie Johnson, Arlene Johnson, Joyce Johnson, Curl Lundquist, Ethel Ruff, Helen Sorenson, Marvin Toews, and Viola Waihela. Bernard Ham-merbeck served as Sports editor. Glenn Anderson was chosen as Business Manager. His duties ranged from the selling of advertising to the handling of financial receipts. Doris Molander was an advertising assistant. A corps of ten students helped to secure subscriptions from members of the student body. These solicitors were. Dale Bjork, Betty Danielson, Dalphy Fagerstrom, Gunnar Hoglund, Robert Hov-inen, Archie Johnson, Rawlin Johnson, Elizabeth Larson, Mary Ann Liljen-strom, and John Lindquist. A drive was organized to enlist outside subscriptions. This project was supervised by Arlene Johnson, Paul Lundgren, and Lloyd Shold. Muriel Petersen managed the circulation and distribution of the annual. Sara Mae Swensson served as stenographer for the staff. The art work for the SPIRE was done by Constance Swanson, this being her second year in the capacity as Art editor. No one knows the hours she spent planning and executing layouts for the annual. Her work enhances the book immensely. Clifford Bjorklund used many hours in taking and developing snapshots for the SPIRE. As staff photographer, he has done commendable work. The production of the 1940 SPIRE was supervised by Lemuel Petersen and Stanley Rendahl, who v ere elected Editor and Business Manager of Student Publications, respectively. Faculty advisers of the publication were: Miss Enid Platts, literary, and Dean Emery Johnson, business. The staff feels rewarded for its hours of work and its load of worry and planning if the 1940 SPIRE adds to the glory of Bethel Junior College and Seminary. Members of the Student Publications department (CLARION and SPIRE staffs) had a dinner on February sixth to promote enthusiasm for the publishing of the yearbook. A working relationship has existed between the two staffs throughout the year. Galley GluiI College Club is a Belhel literary society. Its purpose is to provide entortainmont of an educational nature in monthly programs. The club sponsors student forensic contests, arranges musical programs, and invites outside speakers to its meetings. The officers of the fall quarter were: Francis Otto, president; Robert Hovinen, vice-president; Olga Anderson, secretary; and Eunice Elmgren. treasurer. Serving during the spring semester were: Dean Nordell. president; Lloyd Shold vice-president; Annabcllc Sherman, secretary; and Dalphy Fagerstrom. treasurer. A te ui RecSieation, Club The Men's Recreation Club offers opportunity for social development and Christian fellowship of its twenty members. Tournaments are sponsored for such games as ping-pong, checkers, and chess. The paying of a small membership fee entitles one to the use of the club's quarters and equipment. The officers for the 1939-1940 term were as follows: Gene Nyman, president; Grant Samuelscn, vice-president; Glenn Anderson, secretary-treasurer; Melvin Swanson, custodian; and William Adam, faculty adviser. HtyA eu, NYA workers organized into a new club this year ler the purpose of encouraging more efficient work and closer co operation, and of providing an opportunity for group fellowship and activity. The members met each month for a luncheon. The officers for this year have been: Dalphy Fagerstrom, president; Gunnar Hoqlund. vice-president; Lloyd Shold. secretary-treasurer; Rodney Kephart. sergeant-at-erms; and Hilton Hanson, adviser. Al xii JliteSuiAy Society The Alexis Literary Society is a campus organization for ministerial students. It gives exercise for clearness of thought and freedom of expression. Outstanding features of the year's program included a debate on pacifism, a model church business meeting, a hobby night presentation, extempore speeches, and a musical reading program. The following served as officers for the first semester: Ned Holmgren, president; Herman Tegenfeldt. vice-president; Henrietta DeCamp, secretary; Rawlin Johnson, treasurer; Al-rik Bloomquist. social chairman; and Ruth Olson, refreshment chairman. The spring semester leaders were: Carl Young, president; Orville Johnson, vice-president; Mildred Lovegrcn, secretary; Kermi: Johnson, treasurer. Carl Lundquist, social chairman; and Ethel Tedermar.. rclrcshmcnt chairman. I Officers for the fall semester were: Viola Waihcla. president; Constance Swanson, vice-president, Olga Anderson, secretary: Dorothy Wobstor, vico-socrolary: Joyce Johnson, troaeuror; Doric Jane Eggleston, vice treasurer: Ethel Rufl, Henrietta DoCamp, Pear! Peterson, and Elna Finslroro, cabinet chairmen. Officers lor the spring semester were: Viola Waihola. president. Annabelle Sherman, vice-president. Miriam Johcnson. secrotary: Louise Joonson, vico-socrotary; Olga Anderson, treasurer: Lorino Chance, vice-treasurer; Virginia Carlscn. Carol Jane Engwall, Ethel Tcdcr-man, and Arlene Johnson, cabinet chairmen. Miss Effie Nelson, Dean of Women, serves admirably as faculty adviser to the aroup. Standing: C. Your.a, D. Petersen. J. Borgcson. B. Friborg, S. Ren-dahl, V. Pearson, W Johnson. N. Holmgren, D. Johnson. Sected: G. Forro, F. McOlash, R. Hovinon, C. Peterson, A. Blcom-guist, O. Johnson. S. Paulson, W. Adam, V. Olson. Bethel l UoM tvL AiAociatuwt The Bethel Women's Association, whose purpose is to help the Bethel coeds intellectually, socially, and spiritually, has had a successful yecr. At the beginning of the fall semester the new feminine members of the student body were given an official welcome at a tea sponsored by the faculty women and wives. The new coeds were assigned to Big Sisters, who were to aid the newcomers in orientating themselves to the mysteries and perplexities of college life. At each of the monthly meetings, attempts were made to provide programs which were varied in content and interesting in presentation. On special occasions such as Thanksgiving Day. Hallowe'en, Christmas, Washington s birthday, and Easter, programs with emphasis on the significance of those day3 were presented. At the two installation services held, candle-light and soft hymns provided an inspirational background. With the coming of sweet spring, the coeds found much enjoyment and exhilaration in a picnic. 7he B Glut The B Club is an honorcry organization for those who win letters of award in athletic competition. The members gather at irregular intervals for fellowship. During the fall semester, Dick Seaberg, first baseman for the American League Philadelphia baseball club, spoke to the sportsmen. In the spring, a dinner was held at which new members were initiated. The Club also promotes school spirit for the basketball games. To be eligible for a letter, an athlete must have competed in one major sport. Basketball players must have played 80 minutes in intercollegiate competition. 40 minutes being in conference play. The baseball men must play eighteen innings to win a letter. The tennis award is made to an athlete who participates in four lull 3cts. Officers of the Club for the year v ere: Virgil Olson, president; Francis McOlash, secretary-treasurer; and Coach William Adam, adviser. be feaaAxIUnjCf, GUJx Ninety-five students file into the dining room of the Boarding Club at each meal time to enjoy the food prepared by Mrs. R. Olson and her holpors. The dining hell, located ir. •he south part ol the Seminary building basement, has a smoke-dressed fireplace in the southwestern corner, opposite which are doors to the adjoining kitchen. Thirteen tables with six or eight chairs at each table include the furniture. It is a cheerful place that students remember for its social and material contributions. The Boarding Club is a cooperative student organization. The administrative responsibility is vested in the Boarding Club Board, composed of five members. Steward lack Bergeson, and the faculty adviser. Dr. Karl I. Karlson. The board is made up cf Bruce Fleming, chairman; Alvora Johnson, secretary; Maurice Lawson, Donald Johnson and Carl Lundquist. Stoward Borgoson stands ready at mecltime to smile at guosts and welcome them to '.he club. But Jack has other duties. He arranges the secting, figures out refunds and prices of the meal tickets, and authorizos all bills. He is also responsible for buying, paying the workers, transacting business with the bank, and the gathering of donations •or the Boarding Club. Good-natured Mrs Olson has three helpers: Ruth K. Olson. Henrietta DeCamp. and Carol Jane Engwall. Miss Engwall replaced Henrietta Carlson, whose term expired with the close of the first semester. On the dish-washing staff are Stanley Paulson, Warren Johnson, and Francis McOlash. who was promoted from handy man to take tho place vacated by Alrik Bloomquist at the end of the first semester. Rawlin Johnson replaced “Mickey as handy man. In connection with the Boarding Club, Ethel Toderman and Anna-belle Sherman operate a Coffee Shoppe in the Junior College building basement. All students are required :o eat ut the Club unless they are excused by the Policy Committee which is composed of the two deans, Emery Johnson and Dr K J. Karlson, and President G. A. Hagstrom. Students are admitted to the Club by presenting a meal ticket which may be purchased in the school office for three dollars end seventy-five cents. If any meals arc missed by the student and he has checked out beforehand, he is given c refund in the form of credit on the next week's ticket. The purpose and aim of the Club is to provide the best of foods and eating facilities to the club members at a reasonable price It fosters a social and spiritual spirit during meals and in the prayer meetings which are conducted daily in the Seminary Chapel after breakfast and evening dinner. Besides donations, buying from wholesale houses end on the open market enables the Club to provide lor its members at a reasonable outlay. Approximately eighteen hundred quarts of home-canned goods, two hundred bushels of potatoes, a hog and some beef were donated this year by several churches The Club holds half-interest in a school bus. which is used to transport the contributed articles from where they have been donated. STiTutn, O) di pout, tooh V- 'v ,c .o'° ft a V „ H xt,bcrt ' C°nCQta UOBIO 34}8UdJJ pVivo pun 9l{ vt0 U- v -55jr? ;ftrson, teU coni the s to be honord oter on accord iV osen fo hasketb «8tntalK th« sec? ■V, them QjfC - CONFE r stars Captain the ' tear 4 season, tnaian$ j F,NaL ST ; Roch«sf0r | Tracy ....... • Bethany Bethel .....■ Mother.. , -‘-Y,-: . — Att? —t- _• - VasUtty PlcufesU CAPTAIN DON JOHNSON—Milaca, Minn.—a forward and one-year let-terman. Don wcs elected captain for the 1939-1940 season, end his play certainly fulfilled his teammates' faith in him. Don ranked third in conference scoring, and his point-per-game average was the second best in the confer ence. He scored 178 points during the season's play, averaged 64 per cent of his free-throw conversions, and had the outstanding set-shot in the conference. Don was also voted a position on the All-Conference team. DEL RAY PETERSON—Braham, Minn.—a forward and one-year letterman. Del was the leading scorer for ,the team during the season, collecting 189 points for an average of 12.6 points per game. He ranked fourth among the conference leaders in scoring with an average of 11.8 points per league game. Del was given a position cn the All-Conference team for the second successive year. GORDON PETERSON—Worcester, Mass.—a guard and two-year letter man. Gordie ranked third in team scoring, was the outstanding defensive player, and proved cf great value at the backboard. ROBERT HOVINEN—Stcr.chfield, Minn.—forward and one-year letterman. Bob earned for himself the title of team scrapper and was one of the fastest men in the league. His lack of height was more than offset by his fight and speed, and his ability to tie up taller men was a highlight of every game. BERNARD IIAMMERBECK—Warren, Oregon—forward and a freshman. Bernie was held in reserve through most of the season; however, he received some valuable experience. He could sheet well with either hand, but his lack of game experience proved a handicap. STANLEY PAULSON—Anoka. Minn.—a guard and two-year letterman Stan was one of the steadiest, yet scrappiest, members of the team, and his fighting spirit was a vital factor in every contest. He also possessed an excellent push-shot and was a good floor man. GENE NYMAN—Fergus Falls, Minn.—center and first-year man. Gene was the outstanding freshman member of the team. An injury to his ankle in mid-season removed him from further competition. This was a serious blow to the whole team. He was the best feeder on the outfit, possessed a good hook-shot, and was strong at the backboard LOWELL MARQUARDT—St. Paul, Minn.—guard and a freshman. Although Lowell was held in reserve during much of the season, he also saw considerable action. He displayed plenty of fight and was a good defensive man; however, his lack of playing experience proved quite a handicap. GUS FERRE—Springfield, Mass —a guard and three-year letterman. Gus was the team veteran for the season as he steadied the club through its fifteen games, and he very aptly earned the title of “old reliable. Gus proved to be a tower of strength at the backboard, and his defensive work was outstanding throughout the year. COACH WILLIAM ADAM—Too much credit cannot be given to Coach Adam for the fine team which he developed during the past season. Especially noticeable throughout the year was the display of sportsmanship which he required of all his athletes. This fine game spirit coupled with cooperation between the team and Coach Adam prcduced a group of which Bethel can be most proud. We salute you. Coach William Adam, as an excellent example of true Bethel spirit! Standing: R. Hovincn, B. Ham-morfcock. S Paulson. D Johnson, D. Peterson, G. Ferre, L. Mar-quardt, G. Peterson, and G. Hy- ir.an. Seated: R. Wallin. Coach W. Adam, and F. Otto. BaA eHuiii VcMitif, Hecasid Another winning basketball team wes produced this year as revealed by the scorebook. The Bethel Indians finished fourth in the Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference with six wins and four losses and placed two men on the official All-Conference team. Six lettermen answered the varsity call of Coach William Adam, and to this nucleus of veterans were added four freshmen prospects. The games early in the season produced a great deal of enthusiasm. However, as the season progressed, a lack of capable reserves and several serious injuries weighed heavily upon the Indians. Taken as a whole, however, the season was quite successful. The quintet won eight of its fifteen games against varsity competition. The squad averaged 45.5 points per contest, while it held the opposition to an average of 42.3 poin.s per game. The athletes caged 53 per cent of their free throws. The hoopsters played the following schedule: Saturday, December 2—Bethel, 53; Gustavus Adolphus, 46. Friday, December 8—Bethel, 45; Farm School, S3. Saturday, December 9—Bethel, 45; Luther, 24. Friday, December 15—Bethel, 39; Albert Lea, 29. Wednesday, December 20—Bethel, 46; Concordia, 31. Friday, January 12—Bethel, 50; Waldorf, 37. Friday, January 19—Bethel, 51; Concordia, 27. Saturday, January 20—Bethel, 46; 3ethany 53. Monday, January 29—Bethel, 45; Tracy, 52. Tuesday, January 30—Bethel, 43; Worthington, 59. Friday, February 9—Bethel, 28; Bethany, 36. Friday, February 16—Bethel, 51; Albert Lea, 30. Friday, February 23—Bethel, 42; Rochester, 58. Saturday, March 2—Bethel, 61; Luther, 42. Tuesday, March 5—Bethel, 37; Farm School, 57. Coach Adam. V. Carlbcrg. I. Davenport, C. Swanson, K. Ferre, E. Larson, A. Johnson, V. Carlson. M. Larson, O. Palmquist, L. Joon-son, O. Anderson, E. Finstron, M. A. Liljenstrom, D. Molander. Coed BaAJzethall During the basketball season. Bethel women were not merely interested spectators at the varsity men's games; the coeds also played basketball. Although no games were scheduled with schools in the Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference, contests were held with teams from the Twin Cities. Six of the eleven games played by the Bethel cagcrcttes were won by them. 3ethel coeds scored a total of 183 points for the season, while their opponents surpassed them by 203 points. Of the twelve regulars cn this year’s team, only four were members cf the 1938-1939 squad. These veterans were: Elna Finstrom and Olga Anderson, guards; and F.lizabeth Larson and Marie Larsen, forwards. The eight new recruits were: Opal Palmquist, Mary Anne Liljenstrom, Corrine Swanson, and Virginia Carlson, forwards; and Louise Joonson, Joyce Davenport, Arlene Johnson, and Karin Ferre, guards. Elizabeth Larson won the scoring honors for the season's play. Mario Larsen and Mary Anne Liljenstrom came second and third. Bethel's schedule and scores for the past season are listed below: Saturday, December 9—Bethel, 13; Alumnae, 16. Tuesday, January 16—Bethel, 7; St. Paul Neighborhood House, 19. Tuesday. January 30—Bethel, 16; Farm School, 14. Tuesday, February 6—Bethel, 20; Neighborhood House, 13. Friday, February 9—Bethel, 31, Farm School, 22. Friday, February 16—3ethel, 20; Phyllis Wheatley Settlement House. 14 Monday, February 19—Bethel, 28; Farm School, 16. Thursday, February 29—Bethel, 14; Christ Child Center, 15. Tuesday, March 5—Bethel, 9; Wells Zephers Settlement House. 49 Thursday, March 7—Bethel, 15; Wells Zephers Settlement House. 17. Monday, March 18—Bethel. 10; Elim Baptist Champs, 7 Standing: F. McOlash. V. Hauk, S. Paulson, D. Potorton, G. Nyman. A. Btcomquist. Sooted: D. Johnson. O. Johnson. Coach Adam, V . Johnson, T. Halverson. ZiaAeJudi Baseball at Bethel is becoming an increasingly important sport and extra-curricular activity. The athletes, including nine returning lettermen, several outstanding freshmen, and some transfer men. formed the largest diamondball squad that has ever turned out in the school's history. The team's strength was composed of the following outfit: Alrik Bloomquist and Warren Johnson, catchers; Francis McOlash, Val Hauk, and Orville Johnson, pitchers. Gordon Peterson, first baseman; Warren Johnson, second baseman; Donald Johnson, shortstop; Del Pay Peterson, third baseman; Val Hauk, Lowell Marquardt, and Orville Johnson, outfields; and Truman Halverson, Olaf Nelson, Stanley Paulson, Gus Ferre, Dalphy Fagerstrom, and Gene Nyman, utility men. Because of the many other extra-curricular activities that the team members participated in and also because of tho short practice sessions that were allotted. Coach William Adc m tried to get the team into shape as quickly as possible. Hardest opposition was expected from Waldorf College, last year's baseball champions in the Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference. Concordia, Bethany, and Luther, the other members participating in the baseball league, clso had hustling teams. The Bethel nine had the following schedule as its 1940 competition: Friday. April 19—Blalce There Monday, April 22—Luther................There Friday. April 26—Cretin............... There Monday, April 29—Marshall. ........... There Saturday. May 4—Luther................ Hero Friday. May 10—Waldorf............... Hero Saturday. May 11—Bethany............. Here Wednesday, May IS—Concordia....... Hero Friday, May 17—Bethany................ There Thursday. May 23—Blake ................Here Saturday. May 25—Waldorf. There Wednesday, May 29—Concordia........... There I Standing: G Pctoison, D. Johnson, G. Forre. C. Young, G. Hyman, Coach Adam. Kneeling: K. Johnson, D. Faqer-oirom, L. Shold, C. Bjorklund. B. Hammerbeefc. lestsuA. Five returning veterans and five prospective netsters constituted the 1940 tennis team for Bethel. Those who turned out for intercollegiate competition were: Don Johnson, Carl Young, Gordon Peterson, Gus Ferre, Kermit Johnson, Ned Holmgren, Clifford Bjorklund, Bernard Hammerbeck, Warren Dahl-strom, and Lloyd Shold. The first four named have had considerable experience. With Don Johnson—a strong Number One man—the team was feared in conference play. The team was handicapped by inadequate court facilities and by lack of time for practice. However, the players developed rapidly into a winning team. Tennis matches were played with Conference teams on the same day that the schools met on the baseball field. The Bethel racquet smashers met the following teams: Friday, May 10—Waldorf...........Here Saturday, May 11—Bethany.........Here Wednesday, May 15—Concordia......Here Friday, May 17—Bethany...........There Saturday, May 25—Waldorf.........There Wednesday, May 29—Concordia......There Tennis has been put on a major scale at Bethel. Coach Adam believes that the student body should work hard to keep this activity on the sports calendar. I Ont'uanu'ud Sfwsitl All college students enrolled in the physicol education classes participated in intramural tournaments throughout the year. The women's division ran off schedules in volleyball, basketball, and soltball. The men also had three series of competition, playing touch football, basketball, and soltball. Olga Anderson captained the winning coed volleyball team. Her team competed with groups headed by Virginia Carlson. Viola Carlberg, and Elna Finstrom. In basketball. Helen Heath led tho victorious team. Her opposition was against the teams of Doris Molander, Harriettc Fossum. and Doris Jane Eggleston. After spring vacation, interest shifted tc softball. The same plan was followed in playing these games as was used in the first two tourneys. The men's touch football classic was played between three teams. The Left-overs, undefeated champions, were led by Dalphy Fagerstrom. The other teams were: Comets, Gene Nyman, captain; and Seminary. Vernon Pearson, captain. Highlight ol the play was a post-season game between the Left-overs and an All-star team, in which the former vindicated their title. In the basketball series, Warren Dahlstrom’s freshman team came out victorious. The other teams were captained by Gerald Larson. Grant Samuelson. and Glenn Anderson. As a climax, the Irosh champs scored a one-point victory over the Seminary Middlemen. The men also engaged :n a softball tournament during the spring season. In all of these games, every college student had a chance to participate in athletic activities. Cliff plays a wicked racquet. . . . Swing it. . . . A heavy sock. . . . Intramural champs glaring beck at the sun. . . . These boys know the ropes. . . . This bat got out of the belfry. . . . Sideline participants. . . . The girls go into action. . . . Baby Ruth, the Second. . . . Note! Base, ball. . . . The power behind the throne. . . . Bull session about intramural football. . . . Can he catch it. . . . Merrily, we roll along, or Fixing ye ol' tennis courts. f One of the purposes of the school is to educate the students in a Christian atmosphere. An emphasis of this spiritual life is the chapel services which are held each day in both the College and the Seminary chapels. At 9:45 a. m. the students come into the chapels for a half-hour period of prayer and devotion. They pause in their daily routine for worship and spiritual refreshment. Bethel students and alumni retain pleasant memories of these chapel services. The order of worship is simple, yet varied as each leader takes charge. Usually the service consists of the playing of a piano prelude by Grace Widen; singing of songs, led by David Anderson; reading of Scriptures, and offering of prayer. The speakers are often outside pastors or well-known men. Members of the faculty sometimes speak on some phase of school life, while a number of the chapel services are used for class meetings, pep assemblies and separate meetings for the men and women. In the Seminary services the order is similar to that of the College; however, most of the messages are delivered by the Seminary students themselves. Each Wednesday a combined service is held in the College chapel when the entire student body and faculty gather to hear some noted speaker. In several instances the students had the unusual opportunity of hearing nationally famous preachers deliver the Word of Gcd. A few of these were such men as Dr. Harry Ironsides, Moody Memorial Church, Chicago; Dr. Paul Rood, president of the V orld's Christian Fundamentals Society; Harvey Springer, cowboy evangelist of Colorado; Dr. Gordon Brownville, Tremont Temple, Boston; Byron JUNIOR COLLEGE Wilkinson, youth evangelist of the South; Dan Gilbert, Christian news commentator; Dr. William Ax-ling, missionary-statesman of Japan; Dr. W. H. Rogers, formerly with the First Baptist Church, New York City; Dr. David L. Cooper, founder of the Biblical Research Society, Los Angeles; and Dean Harold Lundquist, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. Several foreign missionaries visited Bethel and described the work that is being accomplished in foreign fields of service. Seminary seniors were heard at the Friday services in the College during the latter part of the year. This feature was introduced so that the students might become acquainted with the preaching abilities of each one in the Senior class. The annual Prayer and Missions Day was held on October 23. The purpose of the day's program was to ask God for guidance in school affairs and also to intercede for the Christian missionaries. There were three services at which were heard Dr. George Weiss from Morocco, speaking on behalf of foreign missions; Rev. Marvin Samuelson, portraying Minnesota mission work; and Miss Grace Cooper of Belgian Congo, telling of her labors v ith the African Negro. Miss Esther Sabel was chairman of the committee which planned for the traditional event. On Founder's Day, February 20, services were held celebrating the 101 anniversary of the birth of John Alexis Edgren, founder of Bethel Seminary. Rev. L. J. Ahlstrom, Sr., biographer of Dr. Edgren and oldest living graduate of Bethel, brought glimpses into the life of this staunch Swedish Baptist pioneer. The faculty members who have been responsible for the efficient planning of the chapel services were Prof. A. J. Wingblade for the College and Prof. Adolf Olson for the Seminary. nr AFRICA Abyssinia Miss Edith Anderson, '21 Belgian Congo Miss Esther Bodien, '22 Mi3s Grace Cooper, '33 Miss Esther Ehnbom, '2S Mrs. Martin Engwall. 17 Miss Ida Erickson, '30 Miss Alice Jorgenson, '21 Miss Mildred Olson. '31 Miss Emily Scttorberg, '27 Mrs. Harry Watkins. '30 East Africa (Tanganuika Torn) Rev. Erdie N. Nelson French Equatorial Africa Mrs. Harold S. McClure. '31 Mr. Richard Paulsen. '34 Rev N G. Pearson. '28 Miss Viola Steve, '34 Morocco Rev. George Weiss, '31 Mrs. George Weiss, '31 Nigeria Dr. Charlos Entner, '24 Rev Aleck Olson. '31 Transvaal Mrs. Ernest Anderson. '19 tRov. Marcus Fritzell, '29 +Mrs. E. H. Morrish. '18 +Dr. E. Hjalmar 03lrom, '07 FINLAND Rev Emil Nyland, '21 GREECE Rev G. Theofil Wickman, 09 JAPAN Mrs. Arthur Collins, '27 •Rev. V. E. Hedburg, '99 MEXICO ‘Miss Elsie Wik. '23 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Miss Signe Erickson, 28 Rev. Ernest Gulbranson, '36 Mrs. I mise Rounds, '37 'Mrs. Gervasio C. Bellsaillo, ‘30 fMiss Olivia Johnson. T3 INDIA Assam Dr. Jonas Ahlquist, '11 Mrs. Jonas Ahlquist. '10 Rev. Bersgt Anderson, '24 Miss Elna Forsell. '26 Rev. Reuben Holm. '29 Miss Fern Ro!d. '37 Rev. John Selander, '15 Rev. Victor Sv ord, '15 Mrs. Victor Sv ord, 'IS Rev. I. E. Tanquist, ‘09 Bengal Orissa Rev. August Berg, '24 Burma Miss Irene Daleen. 28 Rev. Franklin Kelson. 34 Rev. Gustaf A. Sv ord, '14 Guntur Dist., South India Rev. Eric Frykenberg, '29 Mrs. Eric Frykenberg, '29 Kellore. South India Miss Elsie May Lcrson. '21 ‘Rev. A. J. Dahlby. '10 ‘Mrs. A. J. Dah’.by. 19 •Rev. Wcllred Danielson, 10 Mrs. Wailred Danielson, '17 'Dr. E. Hjalmar East. '96 Miss Esther Nelson, '29 •Rev. N. C. Farsons. '04 •Rev. Frank Rehn3trom, ’15 “Rev. E. O. Schucren, 02 Rcv. O. L. Swanson, '92 •Rev. Roger Wicksirand. 25 TDr. Ola Hanson SIAM Rev, Peter Vcth, '36 SOUTH AMERICA Argentina CHINA Shantung Miss Susanna Anderson. '15 Shensi Miss Marie V istrand. ‘19 Suiyuon Rev. Hjalmar Ekblad, '25 Szechwan Dr. Rudolph Cook, '13 Miss Esther Nelson, '16 Miss Margaret Ahlquist. '17 Dr. Elam Anderson. '13 'Mrs. Horace L. Jacov ay, '23 ‘Prof. David Gustalson. 'll ‘Miss Esther Gustalson, '16 •Miss Ruth Mayo, ‘33 •Rev. Carl F. Wiking, '93 fRev. Carl Salquist, '93 Miss Margaret Olson, '37 •Rev. A. B. Holm, '24 fRev. Adolph G. Wingren. '09 • No longer in active service on the foreign mission field. f Deceased. feetUel Alu n+U liAocicitUui “Bethel, Bethel, alma matcrl Our best we pledge to thee. That refrain rings in the hearts of the thirteen hundred alumni of Bethel Institute, who are members of the Bethel Alumni Association. These alumni are united in their allegiance to their alma mater by their single purpose of “building Bethel better. The officers of the association for the year 1939-40 arc as follows: Rev. V m. Tapper, president; Rev. Martin Erikson, vice-president; Alice Anderson, recording secretary; Elmer John, treasurer; Rev. H. Wyman Malmsten, Alumni secretary. On November 3, 1939, one of the Association's two big events of the year the Annual Homecoming, was celebrated as a Fall Round-Up. Cowboys and cowbells helped to transform Bethel Institute into Bethel Ranch. The other annual event of the Association was the Spring Alumni Banquet, which was held Saturday. June 1. Several local chapters of the Association have been organized throughout the world to provide an opportunity for Bethel graduates to fellowship with other Bethel alumni in the same territory. Their purpose, too, is to promote Bethel. Following are some of the local chapters that have been organized: The Arrowhead (Northern Minnesota), Willmar, Chicago, Southern California, Columbia (Pacific Northwest), Denver, and Assam, India. Bethel graduates may be found throughout the v orld, busy in the Lord's service. The numbers of Bethel alumni in various walks of life are as follows: Home missionaries and ministers................................ 412 Wives of home missionaries end ministers......................... 60 Foreign missionaries (graduates and students total 79)........... 53 Educators ....................................................... 92 Nurses ......................................................... 49 Doctors ......................................................... 26 Other professions ............................................... 28 Business ...................................................... 151 Trades and other occupations................................... 213 Housewives .................................................... 149 Still in training at other schools............................... 64 “As this page is dedicated to the Alumni Association of Bethel, I am wondering if we as members of this organization are not being called upon to rededicate our interests and support to our alma mater Bethel has always been worthy of our highest commendation. In a day such as this she has a unique position in the realm of higher education, both as to her liberal arts course and Seminary training. Bethel with her strong spiritual emphasis surely ought to command the continued and growing cooperation of every former student. The Alumni Association can do much for Bethel's future. Let us encourage prospective students to enroll, let us give, let us pray, and let us visit cr.d keep in touch with our Bethel. “As an Alumni Association we welcome the graduating classes of 1940 into our ranks. May our common interest in the future growth of Bethel Institute strengthen our Association and our loyalty to our school. William C. Tapper, Alumni President bcUly Vacation Bible School li o'ih During the summer months of 1939, approximately 1,700 boys and girls attended Bible Schools conducted by students of Bethel Institute who gave almost 68,000 hours of Biblical instruction. At least twenty-five women and ten young men conducted Bible schools in the larger and smaller churches of our denomination. The majority of the schools were within Minnesota, but some of them were held in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kentucky. Bethel students are fortunate in their opportunities to receive instruction during the school year, and then in being able to gc out and put their education into practical application, as the Lord commanded. Ruth Olson and Henrietta DcCamp supervised schools in Mora, Minn., Milltown, El Salem, Woodville, and Frederic, Wis. Marie Larsen and Gladys Peterson were in Cokato. Henrietta Carlson conducted schools in Isle and Spring Vale; Ethel Tederman in Dad's Corner and Soudan; Ruth Erickson in Langley and Sunrise; Marie Dahlberg in the First Swedish Baptist Church, St. Paul, Adeline Prescott in Pillager; Pearl Peterson in Roseau; Elaine Youngquist in Cambridge, and Joyce Johnson in Elim and Zion Baptist Church, Minneapolis. Elizabeth Larson and Bernice Anderson conducted four weeks of D. V. B. S. in Menominee, Mich., in two churches there, and two weeks in Escanaba, Mich. Many of the young men conducted 3ible schools in addition to serving their churches. Plans have already been made for the sending out of v orkers into the vineyards this summer to present Jesus Christ as Saviour. Friend, and Lord. Four Daily Vacation Bible Schools which were held last summer by Bethel students are shown below. They were held at the following churches, beginning at the upper left hand and going clockwise: Hillman, Minn.; Milltown, El Salem and Woodville, V is. 7he Jhfe- oj a Sent StudterU The morning after the night before. ... Up bright and early. ... To do or not to do (wash the dishes). . . . Daily devotions and meditation. . . . Reading room, hang-out before and between classes. ... All here for Miss Sabel's 8 o'clock class. . . . The pause that refreshes. . . . Three gallants hoofing it. . . Homiletics in action. . . . Treating his girl friend to a mid-morning snack. . . Prof and student get together. . . . Taking it easy in the library. . . . Checking up on the jalopy. ... A Swede and his coffee. . . . Reminiscing on that letter , . . The Trumpeter. . . . Those long winter evenings. P'lap.aied rUJo-me uL vunCtosuf, Another step was taken toward making the vision of a greater and better Bethel a reality when the school board of Bethel Institute voted to bring before the Swedish Baptist General Conference a recommendation to the effect that a women's dormitory be built on the corner of Arona Street and Como-Phalen Avenue. The need for this dormitory has become urgent in the past few years. It is essential to the social and scholastic life of an accredited school like Bethel to maintain an adequate home for its students. There would be many advantages in having a dormitory for our young women. It would facilitate supervision over the girls who are entrusted to Bethel's care for the year. It would give them greater opportunities for fellowship as the occupants lived and worked together. Often the practical lessons learned in living with others are more important than lessons learned in the clcssroom. A dormitory would also create a sense of greater unity among the students. To build this structure Bethel Institute will need the financial support of the Swedish Baptist denomination. The total cost, unfurnished, will be $40,000. The project v ill require co-operation from everyone interested in Christian education in order to raise this amount. The response to the plea for funds for this building has been encouraging. Churches, organizations, and individuals of our Swedish Baptist General Conference have been co-operating in a splendid manner by donating funds. The cash on hand April 30, 1940, was $6,000. Additional pledges came to $16,000. 3y this time there has undoubtedly been an increase in these figures. The provisions in the proposed plans are for eight single rooms, fifteen double rooms, a housemother's apartment, kitchen and dining facilities for 50 girls, a large living room with fireplace, c recreation room, music room, large laundry, and an ironing room. It is hoped that at the meeting of the General Conference this year a unanimous vote to build the dormitory will be voiced. Should this decision be made, the women's dormitory of Bethel Institute will be begun as soon as possible. This is a vision worthy of much work and much prayer. Custodian Beck Mn.. feecJz For 25 years, Custodian Alex Beck has been a familiar figure on the Bethel campus. He has been associated with the prospective ministers of the Swedish Baptist General Conference for the las: quarter of a century. As each graduate leaves school for fields of service, he carries in his memory hall a large niche for Mr. Beck. No matter what the weather, Mr. Beck, as school fireman, has maintained an even temperature in both the Junior College and Seminary buildings As a friend of the students, he is well loved. He is always interested in the welfare of every Bethelite. Mr. Beck, the youngest son in his family, was born in Finland; however, while he was yet young, his family moved to Sweden. In 1888, when he was a little over 20 years of age, Mr. Beck came to America. The first winter he was here, he worked at chopping cord wood near Iron Mountain. Michigan. It was at this town that he met a young lady—the one who has been his wife through many years. Coming in 1901 to St. Paul, Mr. Beck had several odd jobs for a short period of time. While Dr. G. Arvid Hagstrom was still pastor at the First Swedish Baptist Church of this city, Mr. Beck became custodian o: that building. After Dr. Hagstrom had become president of Bethel Institute, the Seminary building was erected in 1914 and the Academy (now the Junior College) in the following year. With this new property someone was needed to take care cf it properly. It was then that Dr. Hagstrom recalled this friend of former service, and was instrumental in getting Mr. Beck as custodian. In this occupation Beck has continued for 25 years. Although Mr. Beck has stringent obligations here at school, he is still interested in his church work. For many years he was a deacon. In the summer months with lesser duties, he can attend church services quite regularly. Mrs. Beck has also been a faithful woman—to her home, to her church, and to Bethel. Everyone respects her for her Christian character. At present, she is a member of a committee of the Bethel Institute Women's Federation Thousands of Bethel students have left the campus remembering the work and good will of Mr. and Mrs. Beck. In the heart of each graduate is a memorial of them which has no earthly origin or termination. J I HOW WE MAKE OUR WAY Bethel is distinguished for its high percentage o: students who are v orking to pay their expenses as they are being educated. This is one of the blessings o: Bethel Institute—no one feels inferior because he must work, for all are v orking. The office force, v ith each student working from 2b to 44 hours a month . . . Bethel's laundresses . . . NYA—resting as usual. ... As they scrub floors, wash dishes, clean houses, and care for children in order to remain in school. . . . One duty—sorting the mail. . . . Library staff. . . . Helping Spring along. . . . Lir.dgren at the Hamline Hotel. . . . Posters, signs, artwork—our specialties. . . . Egg distributor (and capitalist). . . . NYA—office work. . . . Johnny takes over at noon in the office. . . . The Book store prospers, and why not? . . . Get to work Dahlstrom.. . . Dishes no end. . . . Boarding Club crew. . . . Looks easy. . . . Our school is clean. QlcuidU (Editor's Note: Four familiar essays written for freshman composition class were selected for publication. One appears on this page; the other three on following peges.) V eather report: Cloudy with probable scattered showers. Yes. clouds are the forerunners of rain; in fact, Webster says, Clouds are visible masses of water vapor floating about in the atmosphere. Yet 1 think that clouds are more than that. They are just like smiles- there are clouds that make us happy; there are clouds that make us blue; there are clouds that have a tender meaning; there are clouds that steal away the dew. Clouds really are queer objects. They come and go; they're here today and gone tomorrow; they're in the west one moment and in the east the next; one day they're flying high above the earth and the next day they seem unbearably close to us; one day they're dull, gray, dirty-looking objects and the next day they are beautiful, silvery-white, fleecy masses On the v estern slopes of these vast United States, rain is a very common thing. Accompanying these incessant showers are those ever-present clouds. With this weather they seem to come unspeakably close to the earth. They shut out the sun s bright rays, and everything is veiled in a dim, dull, sort of semi-daylight. The gray, dingy clouds reflect a gloomy, morbid, suppressed feeling, and this mental state is prevalent among everyone in the community However, as early spring appears, the clouds break occasionally, end the warm sunlight shines through. How cheerful and optimistic everyone appears when this heavenly tonic spreads its warm beams over the earth. Friends greet each other with happy words, and everyone is inspired by the return of Old Sol. The boys in the neighborhood take out the ball and bat. the girls revive their games of hop-scotch, the gardener turns over a few spadefuls of sod, and the energetic housewife starts digging in her window-box. In early spring, however, one day's weather is no gucrantcc of the next's, and a sunny, cheerful day may be followed by more ominous clouds and a possible variety of drizzles, rains, or cloudbursts. These spasmodic recurrences of winter weather dampen spirits only temporarily, however, for the boys are always on the alert watching for those stormy clouds to part, and the moment those dull gray clouds do break into smaller light gray masses and the sun again shines through, the boys go back to their ball game as happy and carefree as if there had never been any dark clouds end wet weather. As the months carry on into later spring, the cloud formations begin to change. The days become warmer, and the high-flying, silvery-white, carefree-appearing clouds inspire thoughts of romance to the lovers, ambition tc the sportsman, and relaxation to the weary Especially interesting is this refreshing thought of rest and relaxation. Don't you enjoy lying back in your lawn chair as you watch the beautiful white drifts of clouds playing tag with each other? I do. Seeing those refreshing clouds sailing aimlessly about in the beautiful blue sky and occasionally drifting out of sight gives me a joy, a satisfaction, an inner feeling that is hard to express. Everything is so free, natural and contented. I wish I could be that way always, but now—now I think I shall drift away on a cloud—far, far away—to dreamland. —Bernard Hammerbeck. Winter Palace of King 3o:eas VI. . . . Bergman teaches harmony. . . . Cliff gets that picture. . . . Package from home? . . . The lion's den. . . . Bsthelites marvel a; New York skyscrapers. . . . Snow difficulties on Male Chorus trip. . . . After another day. ... We stick together. . . . Sacred domain. . . . Scientist in the making. . . . Office telephone keeps busy. ... At 12:15—Coffee Shoppe, lunch, and a good time. . . . Anderson, the printer of the SPIRE and the CLARION. . . . Zoo lab looks interesting. . . . Como Park in winter's thrall. ... A study in lines. . . . Into mischief again. . . . She can be serious. . . . Gracie does study (goes steady, too). . . . Football champs. . . . Making love—how improper. . . . Nyman struts his stuff. . . . NYA shows us how. . . . That colleaiate swagqer— and from a fern ... Pi Alpha's in the east. . . . Decked out for Old Clothes' Day. I On the Jni o{ Znaupti+iCf Most of us are near-sighted! Now don't misunderstand me. I don't mean that we have faulty eyes, but it does seem that in our studies wc consider only those things that are immediately at hand We study our text-books and a few other required volumes, but we neglect many of the great masterpieces that have been handed down to us. In other words, our mental eyes seem to be focused so that we do not visualize the great but as yet untouched fields of literature. Sometimes I enjoy trying to exercise my mental eyes by entering a library and browsing over the books. Perhaps it sounds strange to say browse over books, because the dictionary usually uses this term to express the action of cattle and other animals as they graze. But when cattle graze, they nibble a little tuft of grass here and another patch there, never stopping to eat all the grass. Similariy in reading, there is great enjoyment in tasting of this book and nibbling a little of that, selecting a few choice morsels from each cne. Then when one finds a bock that is especially interesting, he may return and read it from beginning to end Not that it is well only to dabble. But it is enlightening for us to catch a glimpse of the whole field of literature and to realize what a store-house cf precious ideas is awaiting us. Indeed, in relation to this great field, I feel infinitesimally small as I browse. Elizabeth Brown ing expressed this idea in Aurora Leigh. Books, books, books' I had found the secret of a garret room Piled high with cases in my father's name; Piled high, packed large—where, creeping in and out Among the giant fossils of my past. Like some small nimble mouse between the ribs Of a mastodon, I nibbled here and there At this or that box, pulling through the gap. In heats of terror, heat, victorious joy, The first book first.” There is a sort of secret satisfaction in thus laying aside all cares for a time and simply wandering wherever fancy may lead. It's much like that contraband pleasure we had as children as we crept in the pantry and reached in the cookie jar or clambered up to the top shelf for jam. Yes, it's lots of fun to read whatever catches our fancies. As Samuel Johnson said, A man ought to read just as inclination leads him; for what he reads as a task will do him little good Just recently I browsed over the becks in our school library. As my eyes roamed over the shelves I noticed c book by Morley entitled Shandygaff. I found it to be a collection of essays. Especially interesting to me was a very clear and almost pathetic character sketch of a German druggist named Schulz. I enjoyed it partly because of its reasonable attitude toward the Germans. For some reason the next book I picked up v as Arnold's Culture and Anarchy. As I opened the book, the first word I saw was Oxford” and nearby I saw the name of Newman. Immediately I became interested. As I read, it seemed that Arnold was unconsciously demonstrating the truth of Newman's ideas on education. Arnold says that students at Oxford seized at least one truth—that beauty and sweetness are the essential characters of a complete human perfection. On the next page he told of his impressions concerning Newman s work in the Oxford movement. I felt as though I had met an old friend. This idea of attempting to obtain a single complete view of truth has impressed me greatly. It seems that all the studies fit and dovetail (Continued on Page 64) School board is in session. . . . Dean Johnson meets a salesman. . . . Bethel Broadcast crooners. ... On the road to success. . . . Going to the reference books. ... As Wingblade prepares for class. . . . Line-up at noon in the Coffee Shoppe. . . . Malmsten stops in between trips. . . . Time to go home. . . . Getting in shape for that date. . . . The Scm stands out. . . . Lightly over the keyboard. . . . Sun-bathing in a chapel window. . . . This German gets me down. . . . Where's the chauffeur? ... If you don't find it the first time, re-search the library. . . . This gets in my hair. . . . Spring's on the campus. ... Ice cream man. . . . “How to Make a Straight A' by Shold and Collins. . . . Gospel team in Illinois. . . . Dean Karlscn poses. . . . Trying to find an audience. . . . “Every one find your books, and sing. . . . Friberg plays flunky. . . . Just before the exams. ... Who can forget the Rochester bus trip? 6ft QettifUf (leadhf, jjOA, Ghu iclt The scene in any rural home on a Sunday morning is just short of being a circus. In order to obtain this setting you must have a few necesscry things: One husband, one wife, at least two children (which should be beys), two dogs, three or four cats, and a radio. The activities of the morning begin when the head of the house exclaims, Say, Ma, it's seven-thirty! Why didn't you wake me before? We'll never get the chores done in time to go to church.” Oh, yes, you will, if you go right out instead of listening to the radio all morning. Well, I'll have to awaken both boys if we're going to make it.” Now listen, John, let the little fellow sleep; you haven't as much to do as you think.” After this conversation is over. Father and Junior are soon seen going out to the barn while Mother is preparing breakfast. An hour and a half later the two men re-enter the house and have breakfast. Soon the meal is over, and then Father yells for his shaving cream and is told it's just where he put it last time. Hey, Ma, isn't there ar.y hot water? You expect me to go to church and then you don't have water for shaving. You and the kids can go alone. Ml stay home and listen to the radio; I don't feel like dressing up anyway. Now listen, John, warm some water, and you'll soon be through. Jackie! hurry up and wash so Father and brother can shave. Aw, Mom. don't yell at me all the time. I'll get through. Here's where big brother usually has a word. “Ya. he'll get through, but why in the world doesn't he wash before we come in? Every Sunday he gets into the sink just as I'm ready to begin shaving. Fifteen minutes later everyone is ready to go out the door when Mother calls, Are the cats and dogs outside'? Soon a merry-go-round is in progress with Sor.ny chasing the cats through every room and Junior coaxing Sport and Lula Belle, the two dogs, to go outside. When this is accomplished, the family gets into the car only to have Mother ask if Father closed the drafts on the stoves. Of course he didn't, so Sonny is sent in to close them. (You know. Sonny is still young so he can run faster.) While Sonny is gone. Junior notices that the windmill is still going so he runs to shut it off. Both boys soon come back and finally all ere ready to depart. Well,” exclaims Mother, we're only ten minutes late after all.” - Kenneth Norquist. together and explain each other. With historical background and with the aid of other divisions of learning, literature becomes alive and real. I investigated and explored other interesting books as I continued my browsing. Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch has v ritten a book On the Art of Reading which I should like to read soon. I have always wanted to read Ibsen's The Doll's House. Perhaps ! shall before long. There is much left to read—much of experience and many ideas and thoughts stored up in these books. As I turned away from the shelves to conclude my little browsing expedition for this time, 1 felt that I had hardly begun to penetrate the outside of great literature. —Elving Anderson. ■niendU of 1940 £{u ie Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Adam......................................St. Paul, Minn. Miss Eunice Anderson........................................Chisholm, Minn. Miss Mildred Berglund......................................St. Pcul, Minn. Miss Violet Bergquist.........................................Chicago, 111. Bethel Baptist B. Y. P. U................................Ellison Bay, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bodine...................................Oak Park, 111. Mrs. Ida Breding...................................... Powers Lake, N. D. C. E. Carlson..............................................St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Carlson.....................................Moline, 111. Mr. and Mrs. E. Cavallin...............................Two Harbors, Minn. Rev. R. A. Dahlquist........................................Alcester, S. D. Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Engwall...................................Chicago, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Erickson.................................Cloquet, Minn. Rev. Mcrtin Erickson.......................................St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Fehrm.....................................Chicago, 111. First Baptist Church...........................................Mdaca, Minn. Miss Florence Hagstrom......................................Pasadena, Calif. G. Arvid Hagstrom..........................................St. Paul, Minn. Howcrd Hegberg..................................................Isle, Minn. David Hofer................................................ Dal ten, S D Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hoglund.......:............................Chicago, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Arne Hultgren....................................Chicago, 111. Carl Johanson..............................................Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Alice Johnson.........................................St. Paul, Minn. C. George Johnson........................................Sioux Falls, S. D. Gene Johnson...................................................Dalbo, Minn. Miss Hazel Johnson...........................................Stephen, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Johnson..................................Chicago, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson...................................Turlock, Calif. Dr. K. J. Karlson..........................................St. Paul, Minn. Mr. Leonard Larson...........................................Detroit, Mich. Miss Edith Mattson............................................Chicago, 111. Miss Ruth Mayo..-..........................................Eau Claire. Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Naslund....................................Barnum, Minn. Mrs. Anton Nelson..........................................Marinette. V is. Miss Effie Nelson..........................................St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ohs........................................Chicago, 111. Miss Esther Ohs...............................................Chicago, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Bengt Olson......................................Chicago, 111. Mr. and Mrs. F. Oslund.........................................Moline, 111. Miss Hazel Osterberg........................................Pasadena, Calif. Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Petersen...............................St. Paul, Minn. Miss Caryle Segerstrom......................................Brooklyn, N. Y Mr. and Mrs. Harold Soderberg..............................Oak Park, 111. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Swensson................................... Moline, 111. Mrs. Tanquist ............................................Alexandria, Minn. Miss Florence Van Dyke.....................................St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wadling.....................................Chicago, 111. Miss Adeline Walheim.....................................Sioux Falls. S. D. Warren Swedish 3aptist Church..................................Warren Ore Dr. Wm. Wider............................................Minneapolis. Minn. A. J. Wingblade..........................................Minneapolis, Minn. Sosi%lta+nGSie. GIgA± (Chosen by popular vote) Viola Waihela Constance Swanson Joyce Johnson Eunice Elmgren Ruth Erickson Alvera Johnson Marie Larsen Olga Anderson Annabelle Sherman Grace Widen MOST REPRESENTATIVE MOST STUDIOUS MOST VERSATILE MOST DIGNIFIED MOST DEPENDABLE MOST MUSICAL MOST ATHLETIC WITTIEST BEST NATURED NEATEST Donald Johnson Ambrose Collins Grant Samuelson Dalphy Fagerstrom Lloyd Shold Dean Nordell Del Ray Peterson Robert Paulson Walter Julien Robert Hovinen BETHEL BOOK STORE Bibles Books Pens School Supplies 1480 N. Snelling St. Paul Phone Nestor 9120 Johnson's Standard Service Como - Snelling Tires - Batteries - Lubrication and Accessories Saint Paul Minnesota Quality Baked Goods LOFROTH BAKERY 1199 Payne Avc. To. 7114 St. Paul. Minn. SERVICE SATISFACTION RESTING MUSIC STORE SCHOOL Popular Rates cn Instruction Fine Musical Instruments Expert Repairing 34 E. Sixth CEdar 4786 St. Paul, Minn. C. J. S H. W. ANDERSON C. G. JOHNSON JEWELERS Your Nearest Men's Shop OPTOMETRISTS 504 N. 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This 1940 SPIRE, fourth annual edition of the Bethel Institute yearbook, was conceived in the minds of the editorial staff, was promoted financially by members of the business staff, and has been presented to the students, friends, and faculty members of Bethel Credit is given to the reporters for the pages they worked on. They are as follows: Dedication ...................................................Ethel Ruff Deans, School Board..................................................Lemuel Petersen Faculty.................. Helen Sorensen, Eleanor Jacobson, Carol Engwall Student Council.......................................................Joyce Johnson Senior Class......................................................Henrietta Carlson Middle Class................................................Elving Anderson Junior Clcss.........................................................Archie Johnson Sophomore Class......................................................Lemuel Petersen Freshman Class........................................................Helen Sorensen Christian Workers' Department.................................Olga Anderson Music Department....................................................Eleanor Jacobson Religious Council.............................................Ethel Ruff Missionary Band............................................F.lving Anderson Gospel Teams..........................................................Viola V aihela Student Pasters......................................................Gunnar Hoglund Male Chorus..............................................Archie Johnson A Cappella Choir......................................................Joyce Johnson Band ......................................................Marvin Toews Music Groups.............................................Arlene Johnson Forensics ...............................................Olga Anderson Debate ..................................................Vernon Pearson Clarion .....................................................Carol Engwall Spire ......................................................Lemuel Petersen College Club......................................................... Viola Waihela Men's Recreation Club....................................Archie Johnson NY A Club ..................................................Elving Anderson Alexis Society...........................................Carl Lundquist BWA .....................................................Olga Anderson “B Club.............................................................Lemuel Petersen Boarding Club....................................................... Marvin Toews Basketball ..........................................Bernard Hammerbeck Coed Basketball..........................................Arlene Johnson Baseball ............................................Bernard Hammerbeck Tennis ..............................................Bernard Hammerbeck Intramural Sports....................3ernard Hammerbeck. Arlene Johnson Chapel .....................................................Gunnar Hoglund Bethel Missionaries......................................Carol Engwall Alumni Association.......................................Arlene Johnson Daily Vacation Bible School Work......................................Joyce Johnson Proposed Women's Dormitory...............................Betty Danielson Custodian Beck..............................................Elving Anderson Much credit goes to Constance Swanson for her splendid art work in the SPIRE. Acknowledgment is also made for the campus photography done by Clifford Bjorklund. The staff also extends its gratitude to John Anderson of the Anderson Press for the printing of the SPIRE, to :he Empire Engraving Company for engraving the pictures, to the Carl O. Erickson Studios for group and portrait photography, end to all others who have cooperated in publishing the 1940 SPIRE. This yearbook is a partial testimony to the many activities which transpired on the Bethel campus during the 1939-1940 school year. It is yours for future perusal. V I CZDCDCDCDCDCDCDCDCD ZDCDC2)CI?CDCD(ZD
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