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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1920

Page

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Anson May Cut Activities Initiatives At University

Beginning next fall every freshman will be assigned a faculty advisor to track social and academic progress. Sponsors will maintain records and advise students personally. Prof J E Smith led the faculty meeting which approved the advisory system now common in large schools and used at Indiana University as a step toward closer faculty guidance for undecided students. Continued on page two.

J. E. Smith United States Indiana University Wednasiay

Form World Fellowship Club Establishes Missionary Group

Nearly thirty students joined the Student Volunteer Band to form the World Fellowship Association aimed at life service and mission work. Twenty members will attend the Student Volunteer Convention at Earlham on April 16-18.

World Fellowship Association Ag Life Service Earlham

First direct copy reaches The Franklin print

The Franklin marks a milestone as stories go straight from reporters to the printer for publication for the first time since its inception. Reporters see their own work in print without prior rewriting and a staff meeting outlined new writing standards.

The Franklin

Women May Swim as Gymnasium Work This Spring

Mrs Will A Burton will conduct women's swimming classes this spring and summer with 3:30 and 4:15 sessions for beginners and advanced pupils. Freshmen sophomores and summer school women are included. swimming may substitute for regular gym work this year. A women’s swimming contest will be held, with last year’s winner Katherine Ruthven. Burton led girls swimming last spring and summer with noted success.

Burton Will A. Burton Katherine Ruthven

Franklin College offers $25 prize for best essay on present day economic problems

Mrs. Nell B. Gonsalves of Hubbards Woods Ir offers a twenty five dollar cash prize to Franklin College students for the best essay on current economic issues. Essays of 25 to 35 hundred words must include footnotes and a bibliography with a brief. entries due by April 23 with three typewritten copies by June 1.

Nell B. Gonsalves Hubbards Woods Franklin College Nglish

Annuals drive urged by Junior class business manager

The Junior class appeals to students to buy yearbooks now. Fern McGuire, the business manager, urges seniors and new students to sign and pay for their five annuals and a general fund to ensure publication and avoid being left out.

Fern McGuire

Kenneth Tomlinson to Miss Reba Wright Engaged in Summitville

A formal engagement announcement notes Kenneth W. Tomlinson and Reba Wright of Summitville plan marriage. The event featured a beautifully appointed party and a guest list including Thurton at Summitville High School.

Kenneth Tomlinson Kenneth W. ‘Tomlinson Reba Wright Summitville Omlii ‘Stude Summville High School St ‘Thurton

Franklin College Romance Rules From 1867 68 Catalog

A dated 1867 68 catalog reveals how Franklin College treated student engagements and marriages. The rule stated that any student couple entering into a marriage contract while at the college would end their connection with the school, reflecting era customs.

Alton Franklin College

Senior Class Chooses Under Cover Mystery Play

Near graduates select a three act mystery drama set in New York with roles for seven men and six women. Cast to be chosen Tuesday night by Prof. A. J. Bernault. rehearsals begin immediately.

New York A. J. Bernault

Y W C A Cabinet for 1920 21 Chosen

The 1920 21 Y W C A cabinet was announced by president Myra Carter. New members include Mary Belle Hougham Agnes Boles Ethel Morris Theodosia Beasley Ethel Hewitt Anna Gollins Mary Purviance Mary Graham Fern McGuire with four old members retained Theodosia Beasley Ethel Morris Mrs Theo Sharp and Myra Carter Katherine Noyes gave a talk. A baby bond was presented to the association.

Myra Carter Mary Belle Hougham Agnes Boles Ethel Morris Theodosia Beasley Association Ethel Hewitt Anna Gollins Mary Purviance Mary Graham Fern McGuire Home Committee Theodosia Beasley Theo Sharp Katherine Noyes Katherine House Indiana Harbor U. W. Treasury

Woman athletic director named at local school

Miss Marian Chard resigns to work in Kansas City schools and Miss Scott takes charge of women's athletics. Scott, a strong basketball and tennis player, plans indoor baseball and volleyball and will organize supervised tennis matches for freshman and sophomore gym classes.

Thurber Marian Chard Kansas City Miss Scott Scott

May Day Festivities Likely Postponed To Preserve Track Meet

Senior class votes to postpone May Day to later in May so a full day is devoted to college functions and class stunts. May 4 track meet on Goodell Field cannot change date, and morning to afternoon time would otherwise be taken by events. Prohibition speakers Dr. Lynn Williams and B C Bakjer to speak Monday during chapel exercises, likely around 4 pm, promoting World Prohibition Movement.

Goodell Field Lynn Williams B. C. Bakjer Intercollegiate ‘Prohibition Association Prohibition Association Franklin College

College to Furnish Tennis Match Balls and Equipment

Franklin College plans to buy and install tennis gear for spring matches. Four nets, court tape, a professional tourney marker, and a backstop are being added. The college will supply balls for inter school and inter class play and arrange a local tournament once possible.

Butler College Franklin College Gérald Rods Hugo Gale Roberts Heath Haat Spring

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