Rev. and Mrs. Svein Tverberg

Born Jan. 4, 1877, Voss, Norway, to StefI~n (1843-1936) and Brytva Rongve (1854-1925) Tverberg. Immigrated in 1903. Naturalized 1911, Madison, Minn. Was asked by his pastor to help with the church work in the community. Started teaching parochial school. Attended: Luth. Normal School, Madison, Minn.; Luther (United) Sem., 1911-14. m. Stine Elise Holland, June 12, 1914, Northfield, Minn.
Accepted call as missionary to Madagascar. Studied medicine one yr. Berlitz School of Language, Oslo, 1914-15. In charge of Behara station in Madagascar 15 yrs.; Manambaro, 4 yrs.; Ambovombe, 3 yrs.; Antanimora, 4 yrs.; Tsihombe-Beloha, 7 yrs. Retired in illaer. and served parishes interim: Harlowton and Baker, Mont.; Oakes and Crosby, N.D.; Flandreau, S.D.; Hazard, Neb.; Bricelyn and Hartland, Minn.; Mauston and Wittenberg,Wis

TVERBERG, STINE ELISE Born Apr. 29, 1885, Skjold, Haugesund, Norway to Størkel P. and Elisabet Langeland Haaland. Immigrated in 1902. Graduated from Luth. Normal School, Madison, Minn., 1912.
Children: Dr. Miltzo, Mauston, Wis.; Dr. Luttier, Pipestone, Minn.; Mrs. R.J. Helvig, Wash. D.C.; Mrs. Ivan Moore, Albuquerque, N.M.; Mrs. D. Lerseth, Beresford, S.D.; Mrs. C. Thompson, St. Paul, Minn. Honored by Dr. and Mrs. (daughter) Conrad Thompson, St. Paul. Dr. Thompson is director of Evangelism in the American Lutheran Church.