The Bethel Clarion
Vol. XVIII No. 12 BETHEL INSTITUTE April 28, 1939
ANNUAL VISITOR'S DAY
FETES BETHEL TALENT
Frisky Frosh Frolic
A new spirit invaded the College chap-el
last Friday evening. The assembled
students and their friends alternately
laughed and applauded as the Freshman
class members portrayed the events of
"School Days".
After a speech of welcome by the
president of the Freshman class, Glenn
Anderson, the theme song, "School Days",
was presented by Doris Jane Eggleston
and Dean Nordell. The first event of the
school day was the German Class under
the tutelage of Miss Marjorie Lager, im-personating
our efficient Fraulein Nel-son.
After an appropriate celebration of
their instructor's birthday — reverted to
in preference to a test—the joyful stu-dents
ran from the class-room in re-sponse
to the invitation of the closing
bell of the period.
Robert Peterson, a helpful sophomore
friend, contributed a humorous reading,
"Mr. Hayes' Memory System". Miss Car-men
Anderson participated in the pro-gram,
playing "Souvenir" by Drdla, and
"Salut d'Amour" by Elgar.
Karl Karlson, as Professor Norstrom,
conducted the chemistry class. After a
witty lecture by the instructor, the class
closed as a sleepy member, (Thor Kom-
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Chorus Visits Red Wing
The Bethel Male Chorus will travel
south again! On Thursday evening, May
4, the chorus will render its concert at
the First Baptist Church of Red Wing,
Minn., (about 80 miles south of the Twin
Cities).
Because of the inability of Professor
George Hultgren to make this trip, the
chorus will sing under the direction of
its student director, J. Gordon Peterson.
Ruth Fredine will accompany the chorus
at the piano. The program, with its ex-tra
features, will be about the same as
it was on the concert tour. Maurice
Wessman is the pastor of the Red Wing
Church.
Dr. Hagstrom Entertains
Tuesday evening, May 9, the seniors of
Bethel Seminary and the faculty with
their wives will be entertained at a re-ception
held in the home of Dr. and Mrs.
G. Arvid Hagstrom. This function is in
the honor of the Seminary seniors, and
has come to be an annual event.
COMING EVENTS
April 28 Baseball, Waldorf, there
May 2.... Sophomore Class Program
May 2 Missionary Band Study
May 3 Alexis
May 3 Baseball, Concordia, here
May 4 Male Chorus Concert
May 5 Visitor's Day
May 8 Baseball, Blake, here
May 9.... Seminary Grad's Reception
May 10 College Club
Male Chorus Memories
Beginning
With the playing of the first few pon-derous
chords of the 150 Psalm the 1939
Concert tour of the Bethel Male Chorus
began. The church was very near filled
and the fellows stood so neat and stiff
in the formal attire of a conventional
Bethelite. Some of the new members
looked pale and nervous while the older
members grinned confidently, having
gone through the procedure many times
before. The beginning as most begin-nings
was not polished and smooth, but
the concert ended quite successful with
the basses only one note ahead of the
tenors, the pianist coming in last.
Battle Royal
Look out for the window! Ferdinand
is on top of the pile of legs, arms and
heads, no, Micky is on top now. There
goes someone's shoes. "Oh, fright," Law-son
cries, "Who tore my pants?" And so
tenor, bass and director pull, slap, pinch,
tickle, tear, and not until the last cloud
of sneezing powder has blown away can
one smell the aroma of sweaty bodies, in-spect
the torn clothes, and soothe the in-jured
freshman pride. However, after
the battle is over the spirit of fellowship
has grown stronger because some new
members have been initiated into the ex-clusive
Russian fraternity, "De-pan-tsoff".
"Fern" Mail
Some folks look forward to receive fan
mail, but the boys on the male chorus
trip awaited anxiously the "Fem" mail.
"Where is the mail?" was the cry that
greeted every new destination. Oh boy,
twenty-two letters at the pastor's house.
Sidney secretly wonders if his mother
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CHANGES IN USUAL
PROCEDURE MADE
The traditional Bethel Visitor's Day
will be held this year on the evening of
Friday, May 5. Contrary to traditional
schedule, however, the entire program
this year will be in the evening. Ordi-narily
a program of events has been car-ried
out throughout the afternoon and
evening, beginning with "open house" in
the dormitories at two o'clock. This was
followed by "kaffe och dopp", and later
in the afternoon, a baseball game and
other athletics. The evening was taken
up by a combined Male Chorus and A
Capella Choir Concert.
Student Talent Used
The plan this year is to have an eve-ning
program beginning at 8:00 o'clock,
and featuring as much student talent as
possible. Such groups as the Male Cho-rus,
A Capella Choir, Male Quartet, Band,
and String Trio will be featured, as well
as vocal and instrumental solos by the
students. Prize winning orations and dec-lamations
will also be on the program.
Invitations Sent
Special letters of invitation will be
sent to all the Twin City churches as
well as to Twin City students' parents,
and to members of homes in which stu-dents
are residing. However, all inter-ested
in the program are cordially invit-ed
to attend and students may secure let-ters
of invitation to send to their friends.
Instead of featuring "open house" at
the dormitory in the afternoon this year,
it will be held, together with a social
hour, immediately following the evening
program.
Dr. Gordh Honored
Continuing in the procedure of honor-ing
the Seminary faculty of Bethel, the
Alexis Society will honor Dr. Arvid Gordh
at the regular meeting, May 3.
DEVOTIONS
Grace to you and peace.—Phil. 1:2.
Unless it be that I have unwittingly viewed the site of some Indian massa-cre
or similar frontier-day combat, I have never seen a battlefield. Yet, I know
one intimately, for I have carried it in my very breast.
There, at times, have been arrayed the hosts of Satan against all the forces
I could muster. Great was the tumult and loud the shouting until, despairing
of all other resources, I listened again to the message of grace. Then came
peace.
The grace by which the sinner is saved is the grace that brings the saved
sinner peace. Peace comes in the assurance that the work of grace has been
done.
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
Whose sin is covered.
Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imiputeth not iniquity,
And in whose spirit there is no guile.—Ps. 32:1,2.
—Ralph Johnson.
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The Bethel Clarion
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STUDENT OPINION
Question: Should Bethel have an all-school
chorus?
At the present time in the Bethel mu-sic
department there are two organiza-tions
in which the students may receive
musical training outside of private les-sons,
namely the Male Chorus and the
A Cappello Choir. Some years ago in the
days of the Academy there was a large
school choir for all who were interested,
but in recent years this musical oppor-tunity
has been limited to those of dis-tinct
ability in singing.
There has been a feeling prevailing
among a number Hof the students who
live not been able to sing in. the A Cap-pella
Choir that they too would like to
receive some instruction in music as well
as those who are more fortunately favor-ed.
It is not the easiest thing to fill this
need and desire, but this may be a sug-gestion
to a working out of a satisfactory
answer, that of organizing an All-School
Choir for all that are interested. This
choir would not necessarily be trained
for concert presentation, but yet it would
afford the opportunity for a number
which would like to better themselves in
musical lines. This choir would not nec-essarily
do away with the A Cappella
Choir which could be given more direct
attention, or perhaps a chapel choir of
selected voices could be organized to add
to the already fine chapel programs.
When Bethel is so fortunate as to have
such men of rare musical ability as Pro-fessors
Hultgren and Bergman, every
musically minded student should have the
opportunity to come into contact with
these men. This is a real musical treat
of which many would long to take advan-tage
and therefore every student with a
love for music should be given some op-portunity
to at least become acquainted
with these men of note and to inspire a
greater love and respect for the fine art
of music.
THE BETHEL CLARION
It Can Happen Here
In the Spring a young man's fancy has but little time for love
For the heart responds much quicker to the baseball and the glove.
And the thwack of wood on leather does more to warm the heart,
Than countless puerile prickings of Cupid's harmless dart.
Who would languish 'neath the languor of a dark-eyed maiden's glance?
When the baseball diamond lures you, then its time to jilt romance.
Is there anything as wondrous in the fairest female's eye
As the soaring arching witchery of a lazy outfield fly?
Come then! Mighty men of muscle! Heed the nobler instinct's call.
Do or die for dear old Bethel . . . . In the pursuit of the ball.
Oh, Say Can You See?
Thanks to you, friend; "who would like to see the flag of U. S. waving over
Bethel."
Yours is a good suggestion.
Maybe you remember the rascals who tore the rope from the towering pole, some
time during the winter. And the reason for the flag not being up is that the old pole
must be climbed to replace the rope, and as yet, no stalwart Bethelite has been em-ployed
for the job. Maybe we should have a flag pole sitting contest, and that would
put something on top of the pole.
But we'll admit that a display of patriotism in a colorful flag waving at the peak
of the pole, would add to the decoration of our spring blossomed campus.
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Do You Xemember ?
"To Whom Honor"
The Alexis program, April 5, was in ap-preciation
of Prof. Olson for the work he
has done and the inspiration he has been
to the school. A short sketch of Prof.
Olson's life and work was given by Ralph
Johnson. The history of the Swedish
Baptist denomination was given as a ra-dio
broadcast. Miss Christenson from the
St. Paul Bible Institute played two mu-sical
selections on a vibra harp.
"Be Prepared"
Dr. Arthur B. Johnson, a prominent
medical man of Minneapolis, spoke to the
College Club, Wednesday evening, April
19th. A very impressive, as well as en-tertaining
talk was given on "Life's Pre-paratory
Problems". Special singing was
rendered by Arvid and Wilford Young-quist,
members of the Goodfellowship
gospel team of the First Swedish Baptist
church of Minneapolis.
Freshman Fun
On Friday, April 21, the Freshman class
sponsored the annual class program. De-tails
of program will be found on page 1.
"Little David, Play on Your Harp"
On Monday evening, April 24th, the
last program of the Chautauquan series
for the current school year was present-ed
in the College chapel.
At that time, Ruth Linrud, distin-gished
soprano soloist and harpist, gave
her program in two sections, the first of
which she appeared in Scandinavian cos-tume
and presented a number of Nor-wegian,
Swedish and Irish folk songs. As
a special feature Miss Linrud played an
instrument which was a copy of a ninth
century Irish harp.
The second part of the program in-cluded
several classical selections, well-cknowns
songs, a description of the
mechanism of a harp, and concluded with
a group of hymns.
Evening of Song
"An Evening of Song" is the caption
given to the program to be rendered this
evening by the Bethel Institute Woman's
Federation. The Elim Swedish Baptist
Choir, well known in the northwest as a
fine musical organization, will be the
feature attraction of the program.
Other features on the program will in-clude
a mixed quartet, the Bethel String
Trio, readings by Mrs. H. Wyman Malm-sten
and a historical sketch given by
Mrs. G. Arvid Hagstrom. Rev. J. G. John-son,
the pastor of the church the choir
represents, will give a short talk in or-der
with the evening's events.
This program is sponsored in behalf of
the Bethel Institute and therefore should
enlist the support and backing of every
true Bethelite.
Sophs Present Program
The class of '39 will present the annual
sophomore program Tuesday, May 2nd,
at 8:00 p. m. The class is featuring
three Twin City artists in this traditional
presentation.
Gertrude Ehlen, soprano, is a soloist in
the Minneapolis A Cappella Choir, di-rected
by Prof. George Hultgren.
John Dennis, high school violinist, is
well-known for his concert work in the
vicinity of St. Paul. He has at various
times assisted in the Minneapolis A Cap-pella
Choir concerts.
Harry Bromlay, magician, is famed for
his clever and amusing performances.
This will be the last program sponsor-ed
by this year's graduating class. Tru-man
Halvorsen, class president, is in
charge of arrangements. George Darry
heads the committee directing ticket
sales.
Male Chorus Memories
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has remembered him. Nearly all receiv-ed
a letter except Olson—the mailman
couldn't find him so he sent his mail
back to the U of Minnesota. More "Hard
Trials".
Thill
It was a thrill for "Axel" Holmgren to
take a bow for the Quartet, for the trum-pet
player to hit high C, to hear the last
three measures played correct in Olaf
Trygvasson on the Hammond organ, to
welcome the girl friends at Albert Lea.
All of these were enjoyable to be sure.
The greatest thrill for the chorus as a
whole, however, was the complimentary
praise for Prof. Hultgren after a success-ful
concert. "Well, boys, you did fine
work this evening, the best concert so
far." This is a thrill that repays all of
the practice, hard work and even being
the goat by carrying a flat iron around
all day in the suitcase.
Finis
There could be no more fitting conclu-sion
to the concert tour than the singing
of the majestic "Hallelujah Amen." In
singing the last number the fellows held
hands and sang as one body united in a
bond of Christian fellowship. As the
final Amen faded away there was noth-ing
that remained but the happy memory
of a most enjoyable Male chorus tour.
C. J. & H. W. ANDERSON
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From Reggy . . .
deer susie hear i yam back frum tha
mail chorus trip an bit was tha guns
ever glad ta sea i wonce again period
inceedentilly wat has cum over ruth and
ethel an doris and eunice un all those
uthers lately since last saturdai to 'be
spesifils period we here thut fanny (scan
ta yoo) ,paulson had quite inturestin
(ahem!) gests ut hiz home last sundai
period we also hen thut glenn anderson
amung uther things has taken up tha
practice uv dodging mayonalse botels
lately (we wunder how cum) period and
we wud like ta no whi tha mail korus
boys like Topeka so much (course 22
gurls and 2 boys did enturtane them!)
period imagine snuffy smith's dismai last
fridai nite wen tha kertain fell revealing
herself feeding comb-cutten cake to the
worm (the worm turned—red!) period
sid larson isnt doin haf bad fer hisself
thees days 'taus we note a littal dark
hared Burl abeeing acourted uv late (we
like ya two purl) period til i rite agin I
continu to remane truli reggy.
Darry Produce
We suggest that Floos take at least
one good' look at a Sociology book. The
author's name is spelled Maclver, not
McKeever as she had it in her announce-ment.
Some evolutionists are afraid to trace
their ancestery for fear that they will
find one half of their forefathers swing-ing
by their tails and the other half
swinging by their necks.
One glance at a pair of brilliantly col-ored
socks brought fourth the following
remark from Professor Norstrom: "Whee,
I'll bet that his feet began to water when
they think of the hose."
How to spill an entire dinner in three
easy movements.
1. Struggle with a bit of meat near the
edge of the plate.
2. Lean with a heavy hand on the han-dle
of the fork.
3. With one smooth motion flip the
plate completely over in your lap.
(For further details see Bernice An-derson.)
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Bethel Baptist Church
24th St. and 28th Ave. S.
Rev. WALFRED HOLMBERG
Minneapolis, Minn.
EVERYBODY WELCOME
Central Baptist Church
Roy and Shield St.
Rev. ERIC ANDERSON
St. Paul Minnesota
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Props.—D. Ganstrom, R. Peterson
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Enthusiastic Turnout
Promises Good Team
An unexpected return of old man win-ter
forced an unplanned rest for Bethel's
baseball players. With several inches of
snow covering the playing field, the
squad had to amuse themselves by telling
old baseball yarns to pass the time and
still keep in the spirit of baseball.
After the departure of the snow, prac-tice
has been held every day, thereby giv-ing
the Coach ample opportunity to look
the players over. In an interview, Coach
Adam said, "As yet all positions are wide
open, and when the time comes to choose
the team, past performances will be no
gauge to this year's team." He also
hopes to have enough men for two teams
so that more games can be scheduled.
0. Johnson and F. McOlash will bear
the pitching burden with Blomquist and
Pearson on the receiving end. Carl Holm-berg,
batting champion of the confer-ence
last year, is at present holding down
the first base position. On second is Gus
"hard working" Ferre. At shortstop will
be either the veteran Dickau or Ray
"Handsome Applequist. One of these
two men will play shortstop and the oth-er
the outfield. At third base is W. John-son.
In the outfield Rueben Dahl, Rodger
Nordell, and Arvid Edblom have shown
great possibilities. Among the freshmen
that have been impressive in early prac-tice
sessions are R. Hovinen, D. Peter-son,
and S. Carlson.
Bethel Wins 22-6; 5-3
In a practice game played at Bethel on
April 24, the Red and White trounced
Minnehaha 22-6.
On April 25, Bethel engaged the St.
Paul Boys Club in another practice ses-sion,
and came out victorious by the
score of 5-3. The big guns of Bethel
were silent as they made only 5 hits, but
capitalized on walks and errors.
Handball Won by "Duff"
In the final game of the hand ball tour-nament,
Duff Wessman, Seminary Senior,
won a hard earned victory over Maurice
Lawson to win the championship. It is
planned to have a feature game in the near
future between last year's champion.
Aymond Anderson, and this year's charn,
pion, Duff Wessman.
Baseball Schedule
Apr. 28 Waldorf there
May 3 Concordia here
May 8 Blake* here
May 12 Luther there
May 13 Bethany there
May 16 Blake* there
May 19 Luther here
May 26 Waldorf here
May 27 Bethany here
June 2 Concordia there
*Non-conference games.
Frisky Frosh Frolic
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medahl) fell from his chair to the floor.
Bernard Johnson, as the handy-man, suc -
ceeded in entertaining the audience be-tween
classes.
As a musical interlude, a vocal duet
by Doris Jane Eggleston and Joyce John-son,
and a trumpet solo by Thor Komme-dahl
were offered.
The English class was under the su-pervision
of Pearl Peterson. Among the
brilliant students of English were Leone
Smith, Gladys Hansen, and Reuben Dahl,
who read original themes.
A dormitory skit by Viola Waihela and
Leone Smith was acceptably received.
Miss Platts, advisor of the Freshman
class, presented some thought-provoking
comments on student "boners" as a con-clusion
to the program.
Contestants Visit Concordia
Five Bethel students will participate in
the Southern Minnesota Junior College
Conference declamatory and oratory con-test
at Concordia Junior College in St.
Paul, Friday, April 28.
Plans are also being completed to en-ter
a group of contestants from Bethel in
the regional contest at Eau Claire, Wis-consin,
on 1Saturday, April 29.
