Franklin College weighs war effort and drills
Acting President Belknap urged resolve as Franklin College considers military drill for men while girls form a Red Cross unit. Coach Thurber cited eastern colleges' efforts. Nearly fifty men joined the first drill. plans will expand as officials finalize military training for wartime service.
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Red ‘Cross
Soo College
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Franklin
A. 'J. Belknap
Wood
Smith
Indianapolis
Thurber
Eastern Colleges
Belknap
Grafton Johnson
College Board
Red Cross
Townspeople urged support for college alumni reunion
Dr. Goodell appealed for local sentiment to back the college and promised full effort to unite town and college. He noted anticipated cooperation from the Star and announced plans for the largest alumni reunion at the 917 commencement festivities.
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Johnson County Praised for War Support Letter from Oswego
A former student in Oswego New York John Joplin writes home praising Johnson County for its wartime stance. He notes Oswego has formed guard and naval militia units and states Johnson County can be depended upon to help the nation. He rebukes claims the middle west is not awake to the crisis.
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Johnson County
John Joplin
Oswego
N. Y
the Star
Middle West
State Armory
Delta sorority delegates attend Tri Delta Province convention
Florence and Mildred Merrill attended the Tri Delta Province convention at James Millikin University during vacation dates as official delegates from Delta Zeta Chapter and Alliance of Franklin. Florence stated they had a memorable experience and one time.
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Florence and
Mildred Merrill
James Millikin University
Delta
Zeta
Chapter
Alliance ‘of
Franklin
Florence
Miss Marguerite Hall Visits Miss Haz M yl at Terre Haute
Miss Marguerite Hall visited Miss Haz M yl at Terre Haute during a social call. The brief note documents the cadence of friendship and local greetings in a small community.
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Marguerite Hall
Haz
Terre. Haute
College Reopens After midweek Start for Last Quarter
College re opened Wednesday with most students back in place to finish the final quarter of the academic year.
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Clara
Margaret
Jennings
Pauline
Oan Josephine
Phione
JM Henderson
Hanna's Quality Grocery
M. Tilson & Sons
the Fraternity
The
Frank Loveland
Opera House
LAUN
John Farmwald
Prather
Court House
Baller Bros.’ Bakery
Woods’ Rexall Store
A. Wilson
Chas. B. Henderson
Tres
Franklin National Bank United States Depository
James L. Wolff
Optometrist
Bay
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