Kutztown University - Keystonia Yearbook (Kutztown, PA)

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Euzabktii Bki.i,, Morrisvillc. Elizabeth Bell gave her first yell at Morris- ville, Pa., somewhere between sunrise and sunset —not early—that’s the Civil War. The reason that Elizabeth speaks English so well is due to the fact that her father was born in England. Elizabeth attended the public schools of this place, and on graduating from the High School entered Keystone State Normal in 1910. She was a studious girl while here, and her favorite sports were tennis and ball throwing with several of her “affinities”—but, Elizabeth, who are they? She was a member of Keystone Society. Mabi:i. Kith Bi-ntiki.d, Emails. Our charming May Belle” made her debut one stormy night, January 13, 1892. Up to the age of half-past five she was tramping around her mother’s feet. Her mother got tired of this, so her worthy parents decided to send her to school. She started, therefore, in the public schools of Upper Milford Township, where she remained until she was eight. Now, her parents thought it best to migrate to the neighboring town, Emaus, and have their little Mabel con- tinue her work in the public schools of that place. They did so, and Mabel graduated in 1909. Of course, Mabel must become a teacher because it seems to be an inborn instinct of the Benfield family. vShe therefore came to the Keystone Stale Normal School in all her charming beauty, in the fall of 1909. Mabel is such a bashful girl that she wouldn't think of talking or even looking at classmates of the opposite sex. But Mabel will change her mind after she gets out teaching. She will find out how lonely she would be if—well, think the rest. 20

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Annii-; Alice Bear, R. I). No. 2, Hreinigsville. This strenuous young lady arrived too late to help in the destruction of Carthage, hut Seips- town was glad to have her when she did come. She taught young hopefuls in that town for four years, and then became a student at the Keystone State Normal School. She will very likely return here as “gym” teacher in a few years. It will be wise for the authorities to he sure that all apparatus is very durable and the windows well barred. Otherwise—well, Annie believes in the old adage, “Whatever thou doest, do with all thy might. Elmer Heydt Bechtel, .... “Got another!” He has high ideals because he roomed on third hall. He was born on Feb- ruary 17, 1884, in Washington Township, Berks County, being the son of Charles R. and Emma B. Bechtel, who then moved upon a farm at Landis’ Store. He began to attend school in 1889 in District Township, while Henry E. Kemp was teacher. He came to Keystone State Normal School for the spring term of 1901, and for the winter and spring terms of 1902, but then began to teach and taught successfully for seven years in his native county. He passed the “exams” for middler in the spring of 1909, and then continued his work at Normal. While here, he was an active member of the Keystone Literary Society, as also of the Y. M. C. A. He expects to follow the profession of teaching in the public schools of Pennsylvania. Landis’ Store. 9

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Cocalico. Alfred Crouse Bennetcii, In the latter part of the year, in the month of December, in the famous year 1890, a most welcome addition came to the world. He received his first education in a district school near West Reading. After residing in Lebanon County for some time, he came back to Berks County again and continued his education in the Sinking Spring Grammar School. He grad- uated from the Spring Township High School in May, 1909. He then entered Keystone State Normal School, where he joined the Philomathean Literary Society and Y. M. C. A. Alfred “the Great” became popular in his literary society by his “evolution speeches,” and through his excel- lent work, became an orator at their anniversary. He was known by all his comrades through his “grocery business.” He passed a Civil Service examination, and once decided to go to the Philippines to teach under the protection of the “Stars and Stripes,” but he changed his mind. Pity “Poor Alfred.” He is afraid to leave his D— alone for three years. He is also an excellent heavy-weight man. Daniel Berger, Strausstown. This human being showed its first broad smile on a warm June day in 1891 while Benjamin Harrison was in the President’s chair. But quite likely Benjamin Harrison never knew that on that day was born a youngster who would in the future be in the Government’s service. Nevertheless, Daniel is here and doing things. Daniel is an earnest worker, and would never refuse you a smile, even though Virgil kept him hustling. The opposite sex never worried him, since they were not attractive enough to draw his attention. There is hope for Daniel, and we wish him all possible success. 21