(pubbudwcL JbjL disdh L Qjuju l. Staff Editor, James Anderson Asst. Editor, Pauline Widen Bus. Manager, Donald Patet Art Editor, Ingrid Johnson (i)sL (pASLWlt SPIRE of 1946 folkqsL antL SsimhwM 1480-92 N. Snelling Ave. St. Paul, Minn. J'fflQWtflcL Turn the pages slowly for soon we shall have to say farewell to the rooms, halls and people seen on the following pages. Time and the seasons continue unabated while the material school must go, but the spirit of Bethel, House of God, will live on forever in the hearts of her sons and daughters in the four corners of the earth. Where Our Preachers Train—the Seminary Kduasl and diomtL Jb Ojua, (BsihoL 5vJa. CONTENTS Academic...............10 Achievements ..........44 Athletics .............63 Activities ............67 DEDICATED TO PROF. C. E. CARLSON Dean of College To you who as a teacher, advisor, and friend, have shown a kind interest in the molding of young people's lives, whose friendship has been coveted by all, and most of all, whose fellowship with the Lord has made your ministry fruitful and enriching, we sincerely dedicate this bock. Possessing sincerity, versatility, and brilliant instructional ability. Dean Carlson is a friend and representative of every Bethel student. His keen mind constantly evokes deep thinking in his classes, while his personality and humor make History and Economics lectures a welcome period of instruction. Varied readings and experiences have given him a background capable of handling many queries and problems of the students. The most popular mediator of campus misunderstandings he. wields wisdom with well-chosen words and thoughts. • • • • . IpAof MJOA . (pA adiQA . (psAAomdiiif Completed Sketch of Boys' Dormitory College and Chapel tBospl' (DiAmito up ml JthsL waip UpL Seventy-five years ago Bethel was organized on fundamental principles. During these many years the faculty and administration have always been sincere Christians vitally interested4in the spiritual welfare, and mental and physical development of their students. National periods of war, depression, and prosperity have failed to alter the ideals, traditions, and principles of Bethel. Bethel presents a strengthening Christian philosophy during these days of national crisis and changing policies. New students are welcomed by several prayer meetings daily, consecrated chapel services, and prayer and devotion in the class rooms. Student Gospel teams visit nearby missions, chapels and Old Folks Home to proclaim the true Gospel in prayer, praise and song. The powerful spiritual emphasis is accompanied with an equally sirong emphasis upon secular education. The policy of the school is evident in the opportunities for the students to train themselves in order to face the problems and temptations of the world today. Bethel students carry the high traditions and Christian codes cf their Alma Mater to the local and foreign fields for the Lord. From the local churches in the Midwest to the jungles of Africa and India; from the North to the isles of the South Seas, the sons and daughters of Bethel proclaim with Baptist fearlessness the truths from God's Holy Word. It is to these vocations as well as to the simpler walks of life that the Bethel faculty and administration send their students, trained in mature Christian living and in a high type of secular scholarship, as representatives of the Kingdom of God. 11 OjuudsmitL diwAif QotVtad (jJinqbladsi PRESIDENT One ship sails east, another west, To the self same winds that blow; 'Tis the set of the sail and not the gale That determines which way they go. Like the winds of the sea are the ways of fate. As we journey on through life. 'Tis the set of the soul that determines the goal. And not the calm or the strife.” 12 Jaculh C. E. CARLSON, A H., A M. Dean of Junior College, Economics, History, Freshman Conference University of Alberta, A.B.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota, A.M. EFFIE V. NELSON, A.B., A.M. Dean of Women, Librarian, German, Literature Des Moines University, A.B.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota, A.M. KARL J. KARLSON, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Dean of Seminary Church History; Jesus, the Christ of the Gospels; Paul, his Life and Letters; Peter, his Life and Epistles; The Epistles to the Hebrews; The Hook of Revelations. Bethel Seminary (Stockholm, Sweden); Clark University, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. 13 EDWIN J. OMARK, A.B., A.M., Th.B., B.D. Homiletics, Pastoral Theology University of Minnesota, A.B.; University of Southern California, A.M.; Bethel Seminary, Th.B., B.D. ANTON PEARSON, A.B., B.D. Old Testament Interpretation, Archeology, Hebrew Macalcstcr College, A. B.; Bethel Seminary, B. D.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary RUEBEN E. OMARK, A.B., B.D. Biblical Introduction, Greek, English Exegesis, Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Geography and Antiquities University of Illinois, A. B.; Bethel Seminary, B. D.; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary JhSL Ssminwa {ptogsL A ldu ADOLPH OLSON, A.B., B.D. Systematic Theology, Philosophy of Missions, History of Baptists Chicago University: Maealester College, A.B.; Bethel Theological Seminary, B.D. 14 foU qsL J'OCidhj CURTIS B. AKENSON, B.S. American History, American Government, World Politics University of Minnesota, B.S.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota HAYS P. ARCIIERD, A.B., A.M., D.D. Spanish Hamlinc University, A.B., D.D;. University of Minnesota, A.M. GERALD AHLQUIST, B.S. Higher Algebra, Trigonometry, College Algebra Bethel Junior College; University of Minnesota, B.S.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota LAVONE BERTHEL, A.B. Freshmen Composition, Debate Wheaton College, A.B.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota 15 NELS STJERNSTROM, A.B., Mus.B. Speech, Voice, Music Theory, Music Appreciation MacPhail School of Music, Mus.B.; Hamlinc University, A.B. RUSSELL JOHNSON, B.$. Botany, Minnesota Plant Life University of Minnesota, B.S.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota QdUsujsl J’acidh ESTHER SABEL, Ph.B. History of Religious Education, Religious Education, Personal Evangelism, Bible Doctrine, Exegesis, Vacation Bible School Methods University of Chicago, Ph.B.; Newton Theological Institute; Moody Bible Institute; Post Graduate Studies, University of Chicago SWAN A. ENGWALL, A.B., A.M. Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Bible Northwestern University; William Jewell College; University of Chicago; University of California, A.B., M.A.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota 16 folkqsL 3 aculhp INGEBORG SJORDAL, B.S. Swedish University of Minnesota, B.S. HAROI.D JOHNSON, B.S. Zoology University of Minnesota, B.S.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota PAUL EDWARDS, A.B. Physical Education, Christ in the Gospels Wheaton College, A.B.; Northern Baptist Seminary; Bethel Seminary PROFF. “X,” Ph D., LL.D., D.D., B.V.D. 3R’s Hard Knocks College Graduate work at Boot Camp 17 folkqsL J'cuziilhf E. G. NORSTROM, B.S., M.S. Bible Outline, Chemistry Macalcstcr College, B.S.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Minnesota, M.S. THEODORE BERG M A N, B.M. Piano A. J. WINGBLADE, A.B., A.M. Church School Organization, The Department Sunday School, Greek, Sunday School Teaching Methods William Jewell College, A.B., A.M.; Post Graduate Studies, University of Chicago, University of Minnesota H. WYMAN MALMSTEN, G.Th., A.B. Assistant to the President and Field Representative OfgkiL Stogfi MRS. GUS LUNDBERG MR. GUS LUNDBERG ALICE ANDERSON EDITH LARSON MRS. JACOBSON REV. ALBERT BERGFALK Executive Secretary Minnesota Baptist Conference 19 (JloAA, 0$$JLC A£L President, Jim Anderson Vice President, Don Patet cSvpdwm UL Secretary, Virginia Peterson Treasurer, Doris Johnson cS nunwu . Sswitfitu 20 President, Warren Mngnuson Vice President, Gordon Johnson Secretary, Grace Swanson Treasurer, Bill Peterson SophoJfWAJL QLaAA. Anderson, Elcanorc Anderson, Phyllis V. Girls’ Chorus 43, 44, 15, ’46 Band ’43, 44 Chapel Choir ’43, ’44 Gospel Team '43, '44, '45 '46 Bjork, Maxine Girls’ Chorus '45-46 Gospel Team ’45-’46 Vice President of Dorm Council '46 Cabinet Chairman, B.W.A. ’46 Carlson, Barbara - Vice President of Girls’ Chorus '46 Gospel Team '46 Rooters’ Club ’46 Anderson, James ’45 Gospel Team '46 Sophomore Class President ’46 Soire Editor '46 Student Council ’46 Berry, Joy Girls’ Chorus ’45 Gospel Team '45 Builcr, Edna Carlson, Dorothy Gospel Team '45, ’46 7 21 Dahlman, Dorothy Girls' Chorus ’44, ’45, 46 President of Girls’ Chorus ’45 Band ’44, '45, '46 Clarion Staff ’44, ’45 Gospel Team ’44, ’45, ’46 Basketball ’44 Dark, Harold Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Daley, Robert President of Freshman Class ’45 Baseball Team ’45 ’46 Gospel Team Leader ’45, ’46 Spire Staff ’45, ’46 Basketball Team ’45, ’46 Darling, Kay Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Dryer, Lois Eva Girls’ Chorus ’46 Gospel Team ’46 Edwall, Alice Eddy, Walter Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Baseball ’45, ’46 Ekstrand, Carl Gospel Team ’45, ’46 22 Engwall, Doris Girls’ Chorus '45 Clarion Staff ’46 Spire Staff ’46 Gospel Team '45, ’46 Finstrom, Gladys E. Girls’ Chorus ’45, ’46 Gospel Team ’45, ’46 B.W.A. Treasurer ’46 Dormitorv Council ’46 Rooters Club ’46 Gardner, LcRoy Germany, Charles Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Debate Team ’45, ’46 Student Council ’45, ’46 Erickson, Dorothy Girls’ Chorus ’45 Forslinc, Gilbert Male Chorus '46 Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Gaydosik, Vivian Gustafson, Alford Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Male Chorus ’44, ’45 Band ’45, ’46 23 Hanilctt, Jean Vice President Girls’ Chorus ’45 Gospel Teams ’45, '46 Girls’ Basketball ’45 Hedberg, Marie Ann Gospel Team ’45 Girls' Basketball Team '45 Hedman, Florence Girls’ Chorus ’45, ’46 Gospel Team ’45. ‘46 Hinlz, Clara Girls’ Chorus ’45, ’46 Dorm Council ’46 Hcrbold, Eunice Girls’ Chorus ’45, ’46 Hollc, Helen Girls’ Chorus ’45, '46 Band 45, ’46 Gospel Team ’45, ’46 I Jensen, Dagmar Secretary Freshman Class ’45 Cirls’ Chorus ’45, 46 Jensen, Eloise Cabinet Member of B.W.A. Gospel Team ’45, ’46 24 Johnson, Doris M. Spire Staff ’45 Clarion Staff '45, 46 Treasurer of Sophomore Class ’46 Girls Basketball ’45, '46 Cabinet Member of B.W.A. 46 Johnson, Russell Gospel Team 46 Jorgensen, Grace Girls’ Chorus ’45, ’46 Girls’ Basketball '46 B.W.A. Assistant Secretary ’46 Krueger, Annclla Girls’ Chorus 45, 46 Band ’45, ’46 Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Spire Staff ’46 Johnson, Gloria Gospel Team ’45 ’46 Johnston, Donna Kirstcin, Lucille Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Treasurer of Dorm Council 46 Krueger, Myrtle Girls Chorus 46 Gospel Team ’46 Band ’46 t 25 Larson, Ha .cl Girls' Chorus ’45, ‘46 Gospel Team ’46 i Laucr, Clarence J. Clarion Staff ’43 Gospel Team !43, ’44, ’45, ’46 Lundquist, Jacquelyn Spire Staff '45 Clarion Staff '45 Girls’ Chorus ’45, ’46 Gospel Team '45, ’46 Larson, Raymond A. Treasurer of Religious Council '46 Student Council '46 Gospel Team ‘45, '46 Lundquist, Ruth Nelson, Bette Mac Band '44 Cheerleader ’44, ’46 Girls’ Basketball ’44, ’46 Rooters Club '46 26 Nelson, Robert Basketball ’45, ’46 Baseball ’45, ’46 Band ’45, ’46 Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Clarion Staff ’45 Male Chorus ’46 Patet, Donald Vice President of Sophomore Class '45 Spire Staff ’46 Male Chorus ’46 Pearson, Betty Peterson, Florence Girls’ Chorus, ’45, ’46 Gospel Team ’44, ’46 Pegors, Elaine Clarion Staff ’45 President of Girls’ Chorus ’46 Gospel Team ’46 Peterson, Carol Girls’ Chorus, ’45, ’46 Girls’ Basketball, ’45, ’46 Rooters Club 46 Peterson, Virginia Girls’ Chorus ’45, ’46 Gospel Team '45, ’46 Secretary of Sophomore Class ’46 Norberg, Lois Gospel Team ’45, ’46 27 Porter, Marjorie Girls Chorus 44, 46 Gospel Team ’44, ’46 Clarion Staff ’44 Rooters Club '46 Rask, Ruth Chapel Pianist '45 .'45 Girls’ Chorus ’44, ’45 '46 Band ’44, 45, ’46 Gospel Team '44, '45, '46 Secretary of Student Council 45 Secretary of Religious Council 46 Sahl, Edna Assistant Treasurer of B. W. A. ’46 Sclinc, Lois Kay Gospel Team ’46 Quigglc, Hazclruth Gospel Team ’46 Rcichcl, Dorothy Sandin, Robert Basketball 45, ’46 Baseball '45, '46 Clarion ’45, ’46 Spire ’45 Student Council ’45, ’46 Male Chorus ’45, ’46 Sherman, Gayle Gospel Team '45. ’46 28 Shindo, Frank Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Baseball Team 45 Swanson, Robert Male Chorus ’45, ’46 Walker, Janet L. Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Band ’45, ’46 Williamson, Bertha M. Stoneberg, Vernon Gosprl Team '46 Tanyas, Vasilc Student Pastor Gospel Team '42, ’43 Band ’42, ’43 Widen, Pauline Gospel Team ’45, ’46 Girls’ Basketball ’45, ’46 President of Dorm Council ’46 Secretary of B.W.A. ’46, Spire Staff ’45, ‘46 Clarion Staff ’46 Not pictured Schouwcilcr, Marianne Girls’ Basketball '44, ’45. ’46 Spire ’45 Clarion ’45 29 S minahiy Agcc, John Student pastor. Gospel Teams Ashmun. Ray Gospel teams, Male chorus, Soph. cl. treas., Student pastor Gustafson, Arnold Student pastor, Male chorus, Alexis treas. Huntley, Wm. Student pastor S U lA' Ankcrbcrg, Burton Student pastor, Gospel teams Danielson, David G. Student pastor, Student council, Male chorus, Jr. cl. pres. Hironaka, M. E. Student pastor. Spire staff, Photography, Inter-racial speaker Johnson, Elmer Student pastor, Gospel team, Alexis pres. 30 Johnson, Gordon Student pastor. Chaplain USN, Student council, Male chorus McBirnic, Robert Student pastor. Gospel teams Magnuson, Warren Student pastor, Class president, Student council, Male chorus Meyer, Paul Pastor, Gospel teams Peterson, Robert Student pastor. Class president, Student council Rockstad, Ernest Pastor Peterson, Win. Student pastor, Male chorus, Baseball, basketball, Gospel teams, Student council Johannson, Miriam Church Missy, Gospel teams 31 Student pastor, Mole chorus, Gospel teams, Alexis Emmcl, Birdcll Student pastor, Gospel teams, Dining hall steward Swanson, Grace Class Secy, Gospel teams, BWA vice pres., Alexis secy Yet never, never can we part While memory holds her reign, 'I'hinc, thine is still the grateful heart, Till we shall meet again. 32 —H. F. Lyle @ oIl qsL J'MAkmsLtL Despite the hazing, we, as freshmen, took when we entered Bethel in September, we were conscious of the warm friendliness and Christian fellowship which is characteristic of our school. After enduring green armbands and other such indignities for a week, and after watching Earl Lansburg devour raw liver under the leering eyes of previously initiated Bethelites, we discovered that even sophomores can be human, and are already burning the midnight oil (despite dorm council monitors) concocting new and weird methods for torturing next year's crop of lowerclassmen. Our class was organized with Delores Erickson, Wayne Peterson, Herbert Johnson, and John Legget as officers, and frof. Stjernstrom as advisor, and at our class meetings we drew up plans for the many activities which we sponsored. The crowning event of the year was the Junior-Senior banquet, which was held in the college auditorium in honor of the sophomores. Our class was considerably added to by returning servicemen, who quickly took their places in our rnidst. However, we were sorry to lose some of our members. Wayne Peterson and Bob Nyman, to the Army. Bud Siegel to the Coast Guard. Our year at Bethel has left an indelible impression on our minds and hearts and we are thankful for the Christian fellowship as well as instruction, which have helped us to study to show ourselves approved unto God, a workman who needeth not to be ashamed. PRESIDENT, Wayne Peterson VICE PRESIDENT, Herbert Johnson SECRETARY, Delores Erickson TREASURER, John Leggct 33 College Freshmen, Seminary Middlemen and Juniors M. Anderson Chicago. III. Seminary M. A. Anderson Denison, Iowa College I . Anderson Mpls.. Minn. College K. Anderson Chicago. 111. Seminary S. Anderson Sister Hay, Wis. College A. Haven F. Bergman D. Berry St. Paul, Minn. Brooklyn, N. Y. Sioux Falls, S. I). College College College M. Bible I. Bjclland Masurv, Ohio Jamestown, X. I . College Seminary L. I tor goon Lake (leneva, Wis. College A. Horne Minneapolis College H. Bradley Seminary I. Hrcitholz Cokato, Minn. College,.. 1). Brink Lake Wilson, Minn. College A. Brooks llouuiam, Wash. College A. Brown .M .niton. Midi. College B. lironko Iron Me.. Mich. College I . Budish Mills., Minn. College T. Ilurgcson Bristol. Conn. College 34 Carl foil Jamestown, X. V. College J. Carlson Ellison Day, Vi. . College W. Carlson Iowa College X. Castle San Diego, Calif. Seminary R. Cook M pis., Minn. College M. Croft D. Deeker R. Discliingcr II. Dobcl J. Dubuque Mpls., Minn. IlufYalo. Minn. Chicago. 111. Elk River, Minn. Iron Mt.. Mich. College . College Seminary College College S. Durfee Mpls., Minn. College M. Dcuracn Duluth. Minn. College R. Ekstraiul Evaiifion, III. College 11. K l on Mpls., Minn. College II. Ellison Traverse City, Mich. College Wt yo xi hx J) iMnUfCJt II. Edson _ A. Erickson I). Erickson f . Erickson M, Erickson Mpls., Minn. Sioux Falls, Iowa Stratford. Iowa I'acoima, Calif. Erie, Penn. Seminary College College College College 35 J. Ernest Little Falls, Minn. College J. Finstrom Kiron, Iowa College J. Fisher Worcester, Mass. College E. Forsberg Fairfield, Conn. College R. Foraline Cook. Minn. College E. Gates West Branch. Ia. College K. Gicse Davenport. Iowa College I). Goertzen Mt. Uakc. Minn. College D. Goldsmith Fergus Falls, Minn. College A. Grer.z Napoleon, N. D. College I). Groin-Duluth. Minn. College R. Groves Bingham Lake, Minn. College E. Grubb North Dakota College J. Hagen Clcarbrook, Minn. College 1 . Hammond Swca City. Iowa College L. Hansen Menominee, Wis. College K. Ileilstrom Kiron, Iowa College B. Hill Galesburg, 111. College R. llcchottcr . losty t New U-ipzig, N. 1). Centerville. S. D. f • dT College Seminary (I P 36 15. (tilings M|)U., Minn College C. Isaacson, Sister Hay. Wis. College E. Jensen Albert Lea, Minn. College G. Johnson Rockford. 111. College II. Johnson Uridegnort, Conn. College I. Johnson M. Johnson M. Johnson I. Kemi I.. Kingsley lirockton, Mass. Portland, Ore. Kcnmarc. X. I). Fargo. N. I). St. Paul. Minn. College College College College Seminary G. Kranta Red Wing, Minn. College C. I.andlicrg Mpls.. Minn. College E. Landslierg Sioux City. la. College L Larin J. Larson Mpls., Minn. Gladstone. Mich. Seminary College L. Larson X., Larson Pcrcival, Can. Sniiish, X. I . College College V. Larson V. Leven G._ I .ehman Pontine. Mich. Des Moines, la. Dennison, Minn. College College College J. I-ecKct Seattle. Wash. College It. l.inrlhlotn Moorhead, Minn. College S. Link I.ijtlc Palls. Minn. College E. Lovcgrcn Alabama College G. Luntlbcrg St. Paul, Minn. Seminnry P. I.unclhobn Iron Mt., Mich. College J. I.un U|uist Chicago. III. College M. Malm Gotlientnirg. Neb. College (I. Martinson Mani$ti«|uc. Mich. College F. Miller Seminary N. Moberg Harris. Minn. College K. Xeufeld Wolf Point, Mont. College A. Nelson Kush City. Minn. College C. Nelson M| l ., Minn. College J). Nelson Kllison Hay, Wis. College I). Nelson K. Nelson M. Nelson R. Nelson T. Nordrum Spicer. Minn. Carlton, Minn. Houston, Minn. Seattle. Wash. XVaskish, Minn. College College College College College 38 X. Olmsted Little Falls, Minn. College A. Olson Rutland, X. 1). Seminary C. Olson St. Paul. Minn. College J). Olson Mpls., Minn. College D. Olson Minn. College G. Olson Mpls., Minn. College E. Osier College L. Palmer Hrockton. Mass. College V. I’nlmquist St. Paul, Minn. College M. Paulson Albert Lea. Minn. College E. Peterson H. Peterson R. Peterson V. Peterson M. Peters Chisholm. Minn. Ellcndalc, Minn. Mpls., Minn. Highland Park, Mich. Lennox. S. I . College College College College College Mips Glcnburn, N. J). College R. Picker St. Paul, Minn. College E. Qucsnell S. Ray J. Ray met Mpls.. Minn. V. Rumney, X. H. Cambridge, Minn. College Seminary College 39 M. McKcynolcU J. Kehnbcrg Clearhrook, Minn. College College E. Kcmlahl Sioux Falls, S. I). College J. Renta Mora. Minn. College I). Richert Whitctail, Mont. College II. Sinca Warren. O. College M. Sorenson Cook, Minn. College M. Spns Bremerton, Wash. College E. Sundbcrg Omaha. Xeb. College A. Swan St. Raul. Minn. College Clarice Rhom Mpls.. Minn. College V. Schubring Wausaka, Wis. College I). Schwartz Duluth, Minn. Seminary E. Secstrom Ashland, Wis. College C. Sec Mnls., Minn. College G. Swan on 11. Thurcson T. Trune Aitkin. Minn. Mpls., Minn. Mora, Minn. College College College II. Travaille J. Troxel Mora, Minn. Hamburg, la. Seminary College 40 M. Tuey Cokato. Minn. College M. Turnquist South Range, Wi . College H. Voight Ellison Ray. W'is. College R. Voight Ellison Ray, Wis. College G. Voncsli Chicago. III. College M. Wcehlrycr North Dakota College K. J. Weaver Itrainenl. Minn. College S. Wallindcr Mpls.. Minn. College H. Sorter Mpls., Minn. Seminary H. Johnson Kenyon. Minn. Seminary 41 CL SiudsunL (jJhilsLL LiomsL Dear Folks: Something of interest happened on the Campus recently. About two days before our Easter vacation we received some literature in the form of a question mark in our mail boxes. In the bottom of the question mark were the words, “Watch for NAS.” None of us could figure out just what it meant. When we returned to school we had a letter from “Nas” informing us that he was coming. By this time we were all curious as to who this individual was. “Nas” finally did arrive—but, to our surprise, in poster form. There were four pictures, one showing a proud father, with his little baby, one with a boy perfectly natural, another in which one leg of the lad was shorter than the other, and then one in which doctors were trying to pull his leg to the right length. Some tried to make a story out of these pictures, but I must admit that some of us were “in the dark.” Finally a poster was put on the bulletin board informing us about a Student Mass Meeting where we would learn the facts about NAS. The whole school was out to this meeting—and was it a good one! We learned that NAS stands for New Athletic Stadium, and that those posters showed in picture form how our school has grown and developed in every way with the exception of the athletic program. But now, we’re actually on the way! We’ll have that building some day! All the students have decided to support such a work, and during the past weeks most of them signed pledge cards stating that they would pledge either $2.00, $1.50, $1.00 or $.50 per month for five years toward a new stadium. Believe it or not! The students were so enthusiastic about the future of our school that they pledged over $12,000 toward this project. The faculty members arc back of it, too. They have decided to contribute $2,500 even though they arc already giving to a great many things. We arc looking for folks everywhere who will be able to help—it would sure mean a lot to our school. Here’s hoping you can figure out a way of helping, too. With love, M.............. P.S. The school administration and Board arc heartily in accord with the students and have approved their program. 42 We All Agree THAT . .. 1. A good sports background is of great value to the pastor who attempts to give leadership to his young people in organized groups and in camp work. 2. Pastors, too, need to be physically fit in order to stand up under a strenuous program. 3. Our high school students could be greatly influenced in favor of the Christian life by Christian coaches and physical directors whom they admire on the athletic plane. A Bethel man as coach in every high school would be a worthy goal. 4. Young people who should train for Christian leadership have been attracted to non-Christian schools and to compromising schools because of their stronger athletic programs. Now that Bethel is a well-established college, a good athletic program will attract students even after the present demands on schools are relieved. 5. Athletics make school life more interesting and assist in building school spirit. Relaxation is needed with strenuous study. Typical Alumni Expressions PASTOR NED HOLMGREN: “I feel the Alumni Association can do a great deal and will do a great deal. Maybe the matter of a Field House will do something for the Alumni Association. We need something to draw us together. “I know of two young men from our church who this fall are going to another college for the simple reason that they love sports in a real way, and they arc going to a school that will give them the sports they want to participate in. It is a very real thing to any young person going to school. WILLIAM ADAM: “Of course, you all know how I feel about the Field House. I never thought I would stand on the holy grounds of Bethel and talk about a field house. I could name four who are not coming to Bethel because we do not have it now. “My boy is eight years old, and he is in bed sleeping right now. When he wakes up. however, he wakes up with energy to bum. He is full of vigor and what not. If as a parent I do not find some place for him to release that energy, I fail as a parent . . . “Listen! Our young people in our churches—some of you arc pastors—they arc full of energy. I have to say this evening that the problems that the church faces in the present day—well, we always wake up when it is too late. If we do not find avenues to release the energies of these young people— “The world has yet to learn to get along together. I know of no better place where the American youth learns to play and live together than in a gym. I challenge you alumni to unite our forces and use that force to put that program over.” 43 The score or so of student organizations have this year done their best to achieve the goals in keeping with former traditions. Perhaps the most productive and educational means of escape from the dull routine of class work and studies is to be found in being a member of some of the student organizations. On the next few pages are to be found pictures and write-ups dealing with these groups. Talents, whether they be musical, dramatical or literary, can be developed by the willing student who has the fortune of being elected or volunteering as a member in some group. Needless to say, much of Bethel's school life centers around the activities of the following groups. True to democratic principles, the officers and representatives are judged and elected by fellow students and faculty members who consider the candidates from all fair angles. The school is proud of the achievements of the student organizations, and the hundreds of young people who have been members during their school days will not forget the good times and experiences they had while serving a group 45 (IdwwsimswlA 1 Studswt founuL. Seated—left to right—A. Olson, C. Germany, B. Edson, I. Bjclland, M. Anderson, Dean C. E. Carlson. Standing—left to right—R. Sandin, J. Anderson, M. Johnson, W. Peterson, L. Sprcchcr, R. Larson, W. Magnuson. I sc move ... “I so second . . . 'All in favor? .. . “Motion passed . . . and with similar ease the student council governed Bethelites. The council in its legislative activities was a very effective connecting link between the student body and the members of the faculty and administration. It was very successful in guiding all the student activities and also organizing for the raising of funds for a new field house. Freshmen Week, the all-school Christmas Party, J. S. Banquet, Prexy Mag-nuson's stinging “Clarion article “From Hot Dogs to Diplomas were highlights of the year. Democracy was established and maintained because the council consisted of a representative from each of the student organizations. Officers were: President, Warren Magnuson; Vice President, Irwin Bjelland; Secretary-Treasurer, Barbara Edson; Faculty advisor, C. E. Carlson. Representatives v ere: Seminary, Bill Petersen; Junior College, Maynard Johnson; Religious Council, Ray Larson; Alexis, Lloyd Sprecher, Forensics, Charles Germany; Publications, Jim Anderson; Athletics, Robert Sandin; B.W.A., Alice Olson; Missionary Band, Mabel Anderson. 46 (RsdiqwiLdu fowvriL Spiritual activities on campus are sponsored by the Religious Council. The activities were three-fold. Noon prayer meetings, ably led by campus leaders, were held every day. The fellows and girls prayed separately. Gospel teams were organized, and carried the Message to missons, churches, and the Christian Cheer Center. Great spiritual blessings were brought through the evening prayer meetings. God's presence was deeply felt, as students prayed for a revival. By the end of the year the attendance had grown from a mere handful to a filled chapel every evening. The Religious Council officers were: President, Irwin Bjelland Vice President, Maurice Lundh Secretary, Ruth Rask Treasurer, Raymond Larson Advisor, Anton Pearson Left to Right:—Ruth Rask, Prof. Pearson, Irwin Bjelland, Maurice Lundh, Ray Larson. 47 (Bsdh L (jJomsma, CfAAOUcdwtL At the beginning of the school year all the new girls were officially welcomed into the Bethel Women's Association, the purpose of which is to develop spiritually, intellectually and socially. All girls, faculty women and wives attended the meetings and monthly parties held in the lounge of the Girls' Dormitory. Newcomers or little sisters became acquainted and accustomed to college life through their big sisters who were girls from last year. With the addition of the new wing, the Girls' Dormitory now accommodates about 100 girls, and the officers of the Association received much assistance in planning the meetings. Miss E. Nelson, Dean of Women, acted as advisor for the group, and offered many helpful suggestions. Officers for the year were: President ALICE OLSON Vice President GLADYS BILLER Secretary PAULINE WIDEN Assistant Secretary GRACE JORGENSON Treasurer GLADYS FINSTROM Assistant Treasurer EDNA SAHL Cabinet Leader ELOISE JENSEN Cabinet Leader DORIS JOHNSON Cabinet Leader ELAINE PEGORS Cabinet Leader MAXINE BJORK Big and Little Sister Chairman EVELYN SUNDBERG Seated left to right:—C. Finstrom, G. Swanson, Miss Nelson, A. Olson, P. Widen. Standing:— E. Sundberg, D. Johnson, E. Jensen, E. Sahl, M. Bjork, G. Jorgenson, E. Pegors. 48 1 Seated—Lucille Kirstcin, Miss Nelson, Pauline Widen, Miss Hadcman, Barbara F.dson. Standing—Clara Hintz, Delores Erickson, Gladys Finstrom, Maxine Bjork. iDffWL fowudL Something new this year was the dorm council, governing board for the women's dormitory. Ably headed by Fauline Widen as president, the group inflicted punishments on offenders of dorm rules. Parliamentary procedure functioned when a new lights out ruling was made. Two monitors for each floor kept order in the halls and saw that the laws were obeyed. Every ether Monday evening girls assembled in the lounge for a song fest, food, social program and an inspirational message. (DtfwL (Dobfiiu 49 Fifth row: E. Pcgors, R. Groves, J. Fisher, C. Peterson, R. Rask, J. Lundquitt, E. Hcrbold, R. Eckstrom, B. Carlson, N. Larson, M. Porter, M. B;ork. Fourth row: D. Nelson, F. Peterson, M. Johnson, M. Erickson, C. Nelson, M. Peters, L. Hanson, J. Lundquist, G. Erickson, M. Lund, V. Peterson. Third row: S. Wallingcr, D. Erickson, E. Jensen, E. Peterson, D. Dahlman, D. Jensen, C. Hintz, G. Finstrom, C. Nelson, D. Grobc, A. Nelson. Second row: B. Sinca, S. Durfee, H. Hollc, E. Sundberg, J. Walker, J. Carlson, E. Hedstrom, R. Giese, A. Grenz, G. Issacson, G. Vonesh. First row: P. Anderson, A. Bevin, G. Carlson, G. Jorgenson, L. Dryer, F. Hedman, A. Krueger, H. Larson. M. Krueger. tBsdhsL dPufiuA. PROF. STJERXSTROM The largest organization in school this year was the Bethel Girls Chorus of about fifty members. The girls were trained and directed under the supervision of Prof. Nels Stjernstrom, our talemed director of music. Several chapel services were much improved by the musical presentations of the chorus, and they also sang in some Twin City churches and at the Saturday night singspirations. Practices and rehearsals were climaxed by a five-day tour through Iowa to Chicago. We congratulate our girls on their very successful tour and fine musical programs. The officers were: President, Elaine Pegors; secretary, Nell Larson; treasurer, Janet Tisher. 50 B3 mdiL QncOdcUa David Danielson, Maurice Lundh, William Peterson, Robert Sandin Music hath charms tc soothe . . . which is made evident by our Male Chorus under the competent leadership of Mr. Stjernstrom. After the breathless excitement of tryouts, the fellows started practicing seriously every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and soon were singing at chapel services, banquets and in several of the Twin City churches. The fellows, impressive in their dark suits, visited conference churches in towns outside of St. Paul, and a trip was planned to sing in some of the churches of the neighboring states. Officers were President, Warren Magnuson; Vice President, William Peterson; Secretary, Maurice Lundt; Treasurer, Robert Swanson. fieih L maJsL Qh wA. Third Row: E. Grubb, B. Sherman, B. Herring, C. Selin, B. Swanson, G. Forslinc, W. Peterson, J. Brcitholz, I. Bjel-land. Second Row: D. Danielson, G. Johnson, C. Olson, B. Peterson, Mr. Stjernstrom, W. Magnuson, B. Nyman, R. Ashman, E. Landsbcrg, W. Peterson. First Row: B. Bronko, H. Christenson, J. Troxel, W. Palmquisl, J. Rentz, M. Lundh, B. Nelson, L. Larson, D. Patct. Stand up and cheer, ye loyal iriends and students of our Bethel College, blared lrom the band section oi our gym as school spirit at Bethel's basketball games and other activities ran high. When the band's director. Wayne Peterson, was called into the service, he was ably replaced by Howard Olson. fisdh L Smut Loft to Right, Bottom Row: Becky losty, Helen Voight, Evelyn Gates, Helen Hollc, Janet Walker, Phyllis Hammond, Warren Peterson. Center Row: Dorothy Dalman, Joyce Dcbuquc, Arlene Nelson, Dorothy Nelson, Delores Erickson, Gloria Isaacson, Ruth Rask, Nellie Krueger, lop Row: Myrtle Krueger, Jim Rent , Alford Gustafson, Robert Nelson, Alastcr Brown, Gus Lundbcrg. i Top Row: Carl Edwards, John Brcitholtz, Arlan Stohrc, Paul Wage. Center Row: Donald Brink, Carl Olson, Cordon Krantz, Jim Rentz, Warren Palmquist, Harold Christenson, Vernon Stoneberg, Herb Ellison, James Troxcl, Wayne Clay. Bottom Row: George Johnson, Carl Ekstrand, Allan Borne, Russell Johnson. With the cessation of hostilities in Europe and Japan, our men began to return in ever-increasing numbers. Up to now we have welcomed thirty-two veterans, many of whom were Bethel students before serving in the Armed Forces, while several are just beginning their studies. The Athletic Departments and the Male Chorus have increased considerably this last year. Welcome to Bethel, fellows, we are proud of the job you have done so well. fcx -§ hvk msin. 53 Mos: of our Seminary men were busy on week-ends and Sundays holding services in country and local churches. Some had regular pastorates, while many traveled from church to church preaching the gospel to those who have not constant access to the fine churches and auditoriums of the larger cities. God has greatly blessed our young men in their work, and we should continue to pray that they may profit from this valuable experience. Student (paAhfiA. Top row, left to right—L. Sprcchcr, B. Swanson, D. Danielson, Prof. Johnson, W. Magnuson, J. Agcc, R. Ashmun, R. Unmack. Center row—E. Grccnc, E. Rockstad, B. Ankcrburg, M. Lundh, B. Dischingcr, I. Bjolland, W. Huntley, C. Sahlin, W. Haring. Bottom row—G. Lur.dbcrg, R. McBirnic, W. Brittin, H. Johnson, W. Peterson, E. Johnson, F. Miller, R. Peterson, B. Sherman. Left to right—Oil Forslinc, Ray Larson, Wilbur Peterson, Maurice Lundh, Jacob Taves, Bob Daley, Charles Germany. Standing—Carl Ekstrand, Milton Speas. Most of us here at Bethel had the privilege of working. in one of the nine gospel teams which were under the supervision of the religious council. The gospel teams visited many of Minnesota's missions, churches, and homes to tell the wondrous story of the Christ who died for -as. Many souls were also won in the Fort Snelling Cheer Center, to which a team went every Wednesday night. Gospel team work gave us the chance to tell the story of salvation to those around us and also offered practical experience in leadership. 1 Cor. 9:16. For if 1 preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel. Rom. 1:16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel; for it is the power of Cod unto salvation to everyone that bclievcth; to the jew first. and also to the Greek. )oAp L J cwL aCead ML. aa Standing—Alastair Brown, Harold Christenson, Miss Brrthrl. Seated—Don Decker, Florence Bergman, Charles Germany, Roy Nelson. The forensic program of this year marked the re-instatement of a war casualty. The season opened with the Round-Robin Tournament during which eight debaters participated in two rounds of controversy for the purpose of choosing a varsity squad. The results were teams Christenson-Germany, Brown-Decker. Although the exigencies of reconversion made it impossible for the Bethel squad to participate in out-of-siate debates, its members were not idle. Several invitational meets were held with the University of Minnesota and other local colleges. Inter-squad debating was also a frequent exercise. The focal point of attention was the question, Resolved: That the foreign policy of the United States be directed towards the establishment of free trade among the nations of the world. Highlight of the year's work was attendance at the Northwest Debate Tournament, a widely publicized invitational. Meeting competition of a superior caliber, the varsity debaters were rewarded with many ratings of excellence plus invaluable experience. Under the coaching of LaVone Berthel, the team is looking forward to new victories and an enlarged program in the season to follow. (DsbaiiL £IuJb 56 I CUsadiu Socishj, The Alexis Literary Society is named in honor of the founder of Bethel Seminary, and the officers are responsible for a supposedly monthly meeting. All students from the College and Seminary were invited to the meetings at which a member of the faculty served as a critic. In order to discuss difficulties which arise in the churches, the programs included interpretative readings, debates, discussions, and exemplary church business meetings. These meetings were planned by the following cabinet members: President, Elmer Johnson; Vice President, Lloyd Sprecher; Secretary, Evelyn Sundberg; Treasurer, Arnold Gustafson; Social Chairman, Alice Olson; Faculty Advisor, Prof. K. J. Karlson. Top row: E. Johnson, L. Sprecher, A. Gustafson. Bottom row: Evelyn Sundberg, Prof. K. J. Karlson, A. Olson. 57 Seated—B. Sinca. Standing, left to right—A. Krueger, E. Pegors, J. Berry, N. Castle, F. Bergman, J. Dubuque. Standing, left to right—H. Peterson, M. Hironako, M. Paulson. After much inspiration and gala plans for a bigger-than-ever postwar Spire ' Editor, Jungle Jim, got out the big black whip in March and the book was soon whipped into shape! Rendezvous and tete-a-tetes gave way to dummy lay-outs and concentrated work. In April the rush was over. The door was unlocked, spring housecleaning was in order, and Jim hung the whip on the wall with a sigh of relief for a job well done. Seated—J. Anderson. Standing, left to right—B. Daley, P. Lundholm, D. Engwall, I. Johnson, P. Widen, D. Patct. Standing, left to right—C. Carlson, Miss Bcrthel, M. Erickson. Spite- SHI Jungle Jim—Editor Editor, JAMES ANDERSON Assistant Editor, PAULINE WIDEN Business Manager, DON PATF.T Faculty Advisor, LAVONE BERTH EL JhsL (j'la A school paper is one of the chief means whereby the students and these interested in school functions are able to follow the activities and progress of the school. Promotion of Christian principles, scholarship, school spirit and a better understanding among students, the aims of the Clarion v ere maintained through the editorials, devotional articles and President Wingblade's messages. This year the responsibility of publishing the Clarion has rested on the efforts of a few individuals, but nevertheless it has tried to proclaim the latest news and keep us informed of campus activities and gossip. One of the highlights of the year was a bubble gum blowing contest sponsored by the Clarion with faculty judges and prizes. Bob Sandin was Editor-in-chief with Nettie Castle as Assistant Editor, Jackie Lundquist, Business Manager, Doris Engwall as News Editor, and Miss LaVone Berthel, Advisor. Seated—Miss Berthel, R. Sandin, N. Castle, D. Engwall. Standing—G. Martinson, P. Lundholm, J. Dubuque, F. Bergman. 59 (BanxL “So IjSL thsAafoUL Seated—Miss Sahel, Kvelvn Sundberg. Standing—Irwin Bjclland, Mabel Anderson, Robert Sandin. Go ye therefore and teach all nations ... This year's missionary band truly accomplished much in the fulfilling of this verse. Missionary interest and vision were promoted by the monthly Band meetings they had in which various members testified as to their calls into foreign mission service and speakers and Christian movies were also featured. In the beginning of the year an entire week was devoted to missionary interest, and we had the opportunity to hear many inspiring speakers from the mission field. In addition to their work in promoting interest in foreign missions, study groups and prayer meetings were organized to increase interest in local mission endeavors such as Child Evangelism, and there was a program of cooperation with work of this type in other schools. A financial campaign was launched this year to raise money to purchase moving picture equipment for four of our missionaries. This group has sponsored a great work here at Bethel and we know that during this year our interest in the preaching of the gospel has grown through their efforts. 60 awL icacpL alL mdionA-. VYlaiL. 28:19 Laying the cornerstone for the new Boys' Dormitory. Dr. Hagstrom Dr. Wingblade Dr. Burton M. Sperandeo Convocation Soloist Showing the Progressive Capabilities of Bethel 1910 1946 62 dikldjLCA. The following pages present in pictures and writeups some of the athletic teams and their achievements of which we are proud. With the added athletic talent of returning servicemen there is a growing and greater demand for more training facilities. Under the auspices of the Student Council, plans are being made to raise several thousand dollars for a new athletic stadium. NAS is a growing and developing project, thanks to the cooperation of the faculty, students, and friends. The tendency towards better and faster teams has grown rapidly, and next year we hope to see it progress by leaps and bounds. 63 TYIsma, iBojJisdbcdL The Bethel gym was again a scene of bustling activity as Coach Edwards ran the bucket-men through their paces. The Indians, under Chief Peterson, were successful in holding their own against opposing teams. Uncle Sam enlisted the services of Captain Peterson, Bud Siegel and Bob Nyman, all first year men. Thanks to the sharpshooting and brilliant passing of our team they soon were acclaimed winners of the Southern Minnesota Championship. At all home games and at many played in the cities our fellows were cheered on by the students led by a powerful Rooters Squad. The spirit of confidence and the well developed cc-operation proved that the team spent plenty of time in practice and training. With the aid of experienced men returning, next year should bring out a No. 1 team. Good Luck. Captain Wayne Peterson Fighting for the Southern Minnesota Championship Standing—B. Sandin, W. Peterson, R. Nyman, R. Nelson, W. Siegel 64 5’lirdiL(BaAksibalL Under the able leadership of Delores Erickson the girls' basketball team shot through a highly successful season. Two losses were suffered, but these were atoned for in the return games. Delores Erickson and Carol Peterson were high point women of the team. All in all, the team showed a consistent spirit of co-operation as they worked together in achieving this year's tine record. With Paul Edwards again coaching the girls' team, the 1946-47 season should rival this year's successes. Captain—Delores Erickson Row 1. L. Raymctz, P. Widen, D. Grobc, D. Erickson, D. Richcrt, C. Nelson. C. Peterson. Row 2. Coach Edwards, D. Johnson, B. Nelson, E. Jensen, E. Peterson, J. Hagen. 65 (BaAobalL The boys slugging it out. Pete and his long reach The Bethel baseball team organized under Coach Edwards had a very satisfactory season. Chief Bob Sandin led his fellow Indians through several closely contested games. Bob led the batting list with .356 with Bill Peterson and Carl Olson a close .353 and .343. The fellows' greatest needs were opportunities and facilities for more and concentrated training. Plenty of good talent should be available next year and we hope they will be as successful as the 46 Indians. Pitcher and captain Bob Sandin 66 An inside glimpse of school life is to be seen in the following pages. It is certainly the activities of the student body which create and maintain the school spirit. Many are the times we as students have been thankful for the faculty-sponsored parties and the good times we have had. Needless to say along with the fun and parties, we have had times of close Christian fellowship. Nowhere else but in a school like Bethel does a student have the opportunities for Christian training under experienced authorities and Christian growth through association with devoted students. We have strived through our fun, studies and activities to live for Christ an unselfish life of useful service. 67 CldtwiiisiA 9nJtdALg MJL The following students have been elected by the school body to represent the five characteristics of a good all round student. Lucille Kirsten and Robert Unmack 68 UcAAjcdiUhj- Ruth Rask and David Danielson r 9 PiddvdiudsL Doris Eng wall and Warren Magnuson 70 (popLula iihf. Pauline Widen and Jim Anderson 71 CUMsditL Carol Peterson and Robert Sandin 72 Mrs. Hademan Housemother Mother to the girls in the dormitory and c good supervisor of housekeeping is Mrs. Hademan. Everyone at Bethel is well acquainted with her genuine friendliness and sincere Christian advice. Eric Borgeson Campus Caretaker and Chief Engineer Eric as custodian and engineer on the campus is one of Bethel's most colorful and entertaining members. He carries out his duties with always a ready smile and a cheerful word. Bob Nelson, Roy Nelson, John Leggett and Chuck Germany Standing with arms folded in peaceful contemplation of jobs well done are four members of the Ningpo Nonesuch Nanies, an organization connected with dishwashing Dishwashers 73 ' j.j. Bethlehem Baptist Church 8th Street at 13th Ave. So., Minneapolis ANTON E. SJOLUND, PASTOR Good News Hour—Station WLOL, Sunday Mornings at 8:45 SUNDAY SERVICES Bible School............................. 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship......................... 10:50 A.M. Young People’s Meetings (3).............. 5:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting........................... 7:00 P.M. Evening Evangelistic Meeting............. 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAYS Prayer Meeting............................ 7:30 P.M. DIAMOND JUBILEE YEAR 76 Edwin R. Greene Pastor (jreetinffd from COLLEGE AVENUE BAPTIST CHUREH 4647 College Avenue, San Diego 5, California SAN DIEGO'S GENERAL CONFERENCE CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES: 9:33 a m. Bible School 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship JUNIOR CHURCH 6:15 p.m. Youth Groups 7:30 p.m. Evening Service WEDNESDAY: 7:30 p.m. The Hour of Power 14L ivatji a l oodter ” lL( i _. . ,, h n cr ond Ihe ministry of the Word”—Acts 6:4 “lie unit (five ourselves continually to pray1 • 77 Temple Baptist Church 5S0-8th Street Rockford, Illinois G. A. Gustavson, Pastor 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Morning Worship 6:00 Youth Fellowship 7:30 Evening Evangel THE FRIENDLY CHURCH Temple Baptist Church N. E. 7th Avenue and Clackamas St. Portland, Oregon Dr. Linus Johnson, Minister Miss Lois Sorlcy, Secretary-Church Visitor Miss Helen Tjernlund, Minister of Music SERVICES 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Radio Service 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 5:30 p.m. Young People’s Services 7:30 p.m. Gospel Service Midweek Devotional Service 7:30 p.m., Wednesday 78 PAYNE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH Payne and Sims Avenues ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA WALTER O. OLSON, Pastor Sunday School and Swedish Service. 10:00 a.m. English Worship Service........... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service............... 7:45 p.m. Midweek Service, Wednesday.... 7:30 p.m. A CORDIAL INVITATION TO STUDENTS Grace Baptist Church 38 Prospect Place BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT 79 Pastor James Sclander Greetings from the First Baptist Fhurch WILLMAR, MINNESOTA Our Message: IVc Preach Jesus Christ and Him Crucified. Our Constituency: Extends beyond the boundaries of creed, color, and caste. Compliments of Ballard Baptist Church A. C. Conrad, Pastor VISITORS WELCOME 80 20th Avenue N. W. and W. 63rd Street Seattle, Washington COMPLIMENTS Addison Street Baptist Church 1242 Addison Street Chicago 13, Illinois ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH 16827 Appoline Avenue Where James Couzens and Meyers Road meet. DETROIT 27, MICHIGAN DR. MORRIS PETERSON, Pastor 13516 Indiana Detroit 4, Michigan fil Come to Elim Baptist Church Madison St. at 13th Ave. N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA J. G. Johnson, Pastor SUNDAY SERVICES 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Swedish Service 11:00 a.m. English Worship Service 5:30 p.m. Young People’s Service 7:45 p.m. Gospel Service Thursday Evening Prayer Meeting Good Singing All Arc Welcome Whenever you are in Chicago, visit the Emerald Avenue Baptist Church A Cordial Welcome Awaits You EMERALD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 59th Street Emerald Avenue Chicago 21, Illinois Rev. Virgil A. Olson, Pastor 82 First Baptist Church Kiron, Iowa Carl L. Holm berg, Pastor SERVICES 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 6:45 p.m. B.Y.P.U. 7:30 p.m. Evening Service Midweek Prayer Service Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Organization Meetings of the Month: White Cross Society, 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dorcas Aid Society, 3rd Thursday, 2:00 p.m. W.I.C. Missionary Society, 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 5t. Paul’s East Side Gospel Lighthouse INVITES YOU To Join Us in Proving God's Promise '‘And God is able to make all grace about toward you, that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound unto every good work. II Cor. 9:8. Sunday Services at 9:45, 11:00, 6:30, 7:00 and 7:45. DAYTON’S BLUFF BAPTIST CHURCH Fifth and Mendota Streets St. Paul, Minnesota John W. Walkup, Pastor 83 tL (graduate 6 rom The Chandler Street Baptist Church 123 Chandler Street .Juiiiestuun, AT. Y. PASTOR-REV. V. E. HEDBERG First Baptist Church Midway between the Twin Cities and Dos Moines on Highways 9 and 69. Forest City, Iowa Gordon E. Johnson, Pastor SERVICES Sunday School.................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 a.m. Junior, Senior B.Y.P.U........... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship.................. 8:00 p.m. Midweek Service, Wednesday..... 8:00 p.m. 84 Church Bible School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship....................... 11:00 a.m. Junior B.Y.P.U......................... 7:00 p.m. Good Tidings Service................... 8:00 p.m. Senior B.Y.P.U......................... 9:15 p.m. Philip N. Backstrom, Pastor Our Desire— “That ice may present every man perfect in Christ ‘Jesus.” Col. 1:28. ratulationd to tli a dan ojt ’46 An Opportunity to Worship and Serve On Our Own Campus Snclling Avenue Baptist Chapel St. Paul, Minnesota Harold S. Carlson. Pastor Mabel Anderson, Church Miss. 85 Congratulations and Greetings from the MINNESOTA BAPTIST CONFERENCE We invite you to share in our fellowship on behalf of Christ and Home Missions in Minnesota Be sure to visit our beautiful Bible Camp at Big Trout Lake GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Headquarters at BETHEL COLLEGE and SEMINARY 1480 No. Snelling Avenue St. Paul 4, Minnesota ALBERT J. BERGFALK, Executive Secretary CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH THE CHURCH THAT CARES Roy Street and Shields Avenue L. E. PETERSEN, Pastor A Loyal Friend of Bethel Folks Worship With Us Regularly 86 GREETINGS Salem Baptist Churr.h of Ashland, Wisconsin ORVILLE JOHNSON, Pastor “Ministering to the souls of men. ☆ HERE’S Where Things Are Happening! ☆ Northwest Baptist Church of Chicago at Budlong School. 2701 Foster Avc. Henry Kraakevik, Chairman 6208 N. Artesian Avenue McNaughton St. Baptist Church 35 McNaughton Street Arkon, Ohio Cecil Lindbloom, Pastor SERVICES Sunday School....................... 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship.................... 10:45 A.M. Young People’s Service.............. 6:30 P.M. Evangelistic Service................. 7:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday........... 7:30 P.M. “The Friendly Church, A Stranger But Once' When in Muskegon plan to visit the Lakeside Baptist Church Denmark at Miner LESTER E. THOMPSON, Pastor Muskegon Michigan 07 The First Baptist Church Grove City, Minnesota Extends its warm greetings to Bethel College and Seminary, which stands as a mighty B ulwark for the Faith, E vangclical in doctrine, T rustworthy, H Heart-warming, E ever forging ahead, and L oyal to the Word of God. Congratulations! Jeremiah 33:3 PAUL S. MEYER, Pastor First Swedish Baptist Church of Boston 286 Ashmont Street Dorchester, Massachusetts Services: 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. “The church of a friendly welcome” E. A. FERN'LUND, Pastor The Grace Baptist Church Wilmington, Delaware ( onyratu. Lt tom Chii of 1946 Immanuel Baptist Church Iron Mountain, Michigan ARTHUR E. ELLISON, Pastor We’re proud of our Upper Michiganites at Bethel— BOB BRUNKO— JACKIE L.— BETTY P.— JOYCE D.— JOYCE L.— PAULINE L.— GRACE M.— BILL H.— and MRS. EDITH IIADEMAN. 88 The First Baptist Church of Grantsburg, Wis. Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1946 Col. 2:2, 3: “Christ—in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom.” ROGER YOUNGQUIST, Pastor COMPLIMENTS OF THE CHAPEL STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Norwood, Mass. HARRY ARONSON, Pastor Always victorious in Christ 'Wot to be ministered unto but to minister.” First Baptist Church Evdeth, Minnesota DONALD N. EKERHOLM, Pastor Calvary Baptist Church Corner Lake and Elmwood Streets Evanston, Illinois REV. C. WAGSTAFF, Minister SUNDAY SERVICES Church Bible School............10:00 A.M. Morning Worship................11:00 A.M. Young People’s................. 5:00 P.M. Prayer Service................. 7:00 P.M. Gospel Hour.................... 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY SERVICES Fidelis Class.................. 7:00 P.M. Meditation Hour................ 7:45 P.M. We preach and teach The Scriptures for Seeking Souls You arc cordially welcome! 89 A CHURCH THAT CARES Greetings to Bethel and Congratulations to the Graduates of 1946. THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S SOCIETY First Baptist Church COKATO, MINNESOTA A. E. APPLEQUIST, Pastor Congratulations to the Grads of ’46 First Baptist Church Alcester, So. Dak. CLIFFORD M. DICKAU, Pastor 'Holding Forth the Word of Life” SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday School........................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship......................11:00 A.M. Y. P. Service........................ 7:30 P.M. Gospel Service....................... 8:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY Midweek Service.................... 7:30 P.M. Choir Rehearsal ................... 8:30 P.M. SUNDAY in Minnesota’s “Fish Bowl” is not complete without a visit to The First Baptist Church GREETS BETHEL and WELCOMES YOU TO ELIM When in Seattle VISTOR LARSON, Pastor “The Good News Church” Hawthorne at 7th Avenue Alexandria, Minnesota Our Pastor, John D. Lundberg, “for the Word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.” Rev. 1:9 Elim Baptist Church No. 46th and Sunnyside Avenue Seattle, Washington 90 Bethel Baptist Church Ellison Bay, Wis. VISITORS WELCOME (WISCONSIN'S CHERRYLAND WILLIAM AULT, Pastor Cypress Street Baptist Church 1000 Rcancy Avc. St. Paul 6 Minnesota Services: 9:45 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 7:45 P.M. “A BIBLE CHURCH” CHARLES N. CURTIS, Pastor THE BETHEL CHURCH of Duluth, Minn. Thanks God for our School, Bethel When visiting in Duluth you will find “The Bethel Spirit” at BETHEL CHURCH May God ever keep Bethel “THE HOUSE OF GOD” Compliments of TheBethany Baptist Church Territorial Road and Seal St. St. Paul, Minnesota Sunday School.................. 9:45 A.M. (10:00 A.M. at the Chapel) Morning Worship................11:00 A.M. (Service at Chapel) Young People’s Meeting......... 5:45 P.M. Evening Service................ 7:45 P.M. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday.. 8:00 P.M. We invite you to worship with us. LLOYD E. SPRECHER, Pastor 91 Compliments of Belmont Street Baptist Church Worcester, Massachusetts ERIC N. LINDHOLM, Pastor (Academy ’19; Scm. ’22) A FRIENDLY CHURCH IN THE HEART OF NEW ENGLAND Bethel Baptist Church 24th St. and 28th Avc. S. Minneapolis, Minnesota S. E. WALDEMER, Pastor Sunday School............. 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..........11:00 A.M. Young People’s Meeting... 5:30 P.M. Evangelistic Service..... 7:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday. 7:30 P.M. A FRIENDLY CHURCH WITH A GOSPEL MESSAGE COMPLIMENTS OF The Baptist Temple Church Bridgeport, Conn. JOHN A. SWANSON Pastor Greetings from the Karlstad Baptist Church A Friendly Church With a Cordial Welcome to all. R. G. CHISHOLM, Pastor 92 Aleck Olson Our Missionary to Nigeria, West Africa Central Baptist Church MAURICE A W ESS MAX, Pastor 12th Street at Dakota Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota “A Friendly Church With a Living Message.” COMPLIMENTS OF First Baptist Church Pastor, E. E. STREBLOW “Holding forth the Word of Life” on the North Shore WE WELCOME YOU Grand Marais, Minn. Greetings From the First Baptist Church Red Wing, Minn. Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing. Our great Redeemer's praise, The glories of our Cod and King, The triumphs of His grace. If passing this way stop in. ORVILLE M. BURCH, Pastor Bethel Baptist Church Mankato, Minn. SERVICES Sunday School............ 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..........11:00 A.M. B.Y.P.U.................. 7:00 P.M. Evening Service.......... 8:00 P.M. GREETINGS from Dalbo Baptist Church Dalbo, Minn. CHRISTIAN GREETINGS FROM First Baptist Church 10th and Harmon Minneapolis 2, Minn. COMPLIMENTS OF Ogcma Baptist Young People Ogema Baptist Church Ogema, Wis. Greetings to the Class of ’46 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5, 6.) The Maynard Baptist Church Maynard, Minnesota H. R. HILL, PASTOR 93 WELCOME Greetings from Grace Baptist Church Erie, Pennsylvania Compliments of Houston Baptist Church Houston, Minnesota “Minnesota’s Oldest Swedish Baptist Church” Ninety-two Tears of Gospel Witnessing ERNEST E. NELSON, Pastor Compliments of Temple Hill Baptist Church Cadillac, Michigan CARL A. OLSON, Pastor Compliments of Nels E. Stjernstrom Vocal Instruction GREETINGS Hamlet Lake Baptist Church Two miles north of Bay Lake Worship with us on your vacation PAUL EDWARDS, Pastor Lakeside Baptist Church “We have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.” I John 4:14. WENTWORTH, WISCONSIN You may not study while at Bethel, but you will come here. Bethel Coffee Shoppe Theodore Bergman A Specialist in Teaching Fine Piano Playing BETHEL COLLEGE, St. Paul MacPHAIL SCHOOL, Minneapolis 94 THE FIRST MGA BAPTIST CHURCH uf IMPUR midway between the Ledo Burma Hoads MGA HILLS DISTRICT ASSAM, INDIA Preaching Services in — Welcome to fie the I Student A Sangtam Konyak Lhnta Sema Chang Ad Bengt Edna Anderson Missionaries at the Impur Mission Station Naga Hills District Province of Assam British India Assamese S. English 95 THE ST. PAUL BIBLE INSTITUTE 1361 Englewood Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota Rev. George D. Strohin, Ptcsidcnt-Dcan Institute Courses open to High School graduates in Bible, Theology, Missions, Christian Education and Music. Degrees granted in Theology and Music to those who present sixty hours of credits from a recognized college. Write today for a free prospectus. Compliments of the ST. PAUL FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION AXEL A. OLSON, Executive Secretary 353 Robert Street Between Fourth and Fifth Streets 9f SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA Compliments of STANDARD CONSTRUCTION CO INC. 250 Builders’ Exchange Building MINNEAPOLIS 2 MINNESOTA COMPLIMENTS OI- GUST A. LARSON Buick Pontiac COMPLIMENTS OF University Avenue Lumber Company Sales 809-811 Third Street West 601 University Avenue St. Paul 3, Minn. 97 Ashland Wisconsin EL 3781 DA 0484 Conveyor Specialties Company Expert Wedding and Commercial Baby Photographers Industrial Personality Portraits Professional Home Portraits Theatrical 666 East Third Street Anderson Studio St. Paul 6, Minnesota TOwer 6414 Your Neighborhood Photographer 25 Tears' Experience in the Business Manufacturers 1547 University Avenue of Bus. Ph., MI 3690 Home Ph., EM 9081 CONVEYOR DOORS ASHTON BUILDING DAIRY CONVEYORS Ground Floor SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA Compliments of Westlund’s Market House Quick Freeze Service Tip-Top Bakery Meats, Poultry, Dairy Products 1558% Como Avenue West and Frozen Foods Open Sundays until 7:00 P.M. Cor. Snclling and Thomas NEstor 8621 Swenson Brothers Midway Department Store Furniture - Hardware University at Snelling Electrical Appliances Wearing Apparel Shoes - Sportswear OPEN EVENINGS TOwer 1021 990 Payne Avenue Monday - Thursday - Saturday 98 CEdar 4786 Expert Repairing Resting Music Store—School Finest Band and Orchestra Instruments Combination Instrument-Instruction Plans PIANOS - RADIOS ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES NELS K. LANGSTEN, Prop. 34 E. Sixth St. St. Paul, Minn. Hurley’s Women 9s and Men’s Wear Home of Nationally Known Lines at Popular Prices University Near Snelliug Midway 3130 St. Paul, Minn. Best Wishes from Falcon Cleaners Larpenteur and Snelling NEstor 8616 St. Paul, Minn. Look for the Name ROBLEE AIR STEP Christenson’s Brownbilt Shoe Store Snelling at University St. Paul Minn. Quality Work Prompt Service Midtown Cleaners 1558 Como Avenue at Snelling Midway 4287 Healy Plumbing and Heating Company Mechanical Equipment Contractor No job too large—none tco small. 278 West Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul 2, Minnesota CEdar 3631 E. D. Dahlman Manufacturer of the DAHLMAN Potato Picker and Bagger Digger Chain Our Specialty Grandy Minnesota Barr’s Flower Shop University at Snelling NEstor 7941 “Everything in Flowers and Plants” 99 C. J. H. W. Anderson Jewelers - Optometrists 1573 University Avenue Midway 9910 St. Paul, Minn. Blomberg’s Food and Drugs Anderson’s Meats 1579 N. Hamline NEstor 7996 St. Paul, Minn. Greetings from BORGSTROM’S PHARMACY 964 Payne Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota SLATER’S RESTAURANT 1557 University Ave. “A GOOD PLACE TO EAT” Compliments of Ahlstrom Furnace Company “We make warm friends99 Ashland Wisconsin LINCOLN 5c - 10c - $1 - Up E. L. Brink, Prop. 1549 VV. Larpenteur Ave. Midway 7849 St. Paul, Minn. MINNEHAHA FEED FUEL CO. 842 East Minnehaha Avenue 855 East Seventh Street Phone: Tower 1223 Auto - Horne - Portable GREG’S Radio Laboratories 1595 University Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Midway 0866 C. G. JOHNSON MEN’S SHOP 504 No. Snclling Ave. St. Paul, Minn. MI 6491 Nationally Advertised Merchandise Elgin - Hamilton and Grucn Watches Beautiful Selection of Diamond Rings CARLSON JEWELRY STORE 955 Payne Avenue St. Paul Minn. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND PHONOGRAPH RECORDS All leading labels Automatic Games Supply Co. 1607-1609 University Ave. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND 100
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