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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1920

Page

4

Y W delegates settle matters at Cleveland convention

Myra Carter Franklin College delegate reported from Cleveland where the Y W C A National Convention adopted a 3 million budget and set membership rules by church or affiliation. The eight hour day for women and church social ideals were approved. Mabel Vandivier plans summer school and Compustry class rules emphasize attendance.

Cleveland Myra Carter Franklin College A. R. Stark

Tracksters Await Continued From Page One

The Blue and Gold team includes five experienced runners and several freshmen and sophomores showing promise. A tentative Franklin lineup features Strohl and Campbell in sprints, Gates and Waldo in middle distances, and Chambers in field events. Earlham’s Snyder wins intercollegiate peace contest. Indiana University’s Lambert places second. Franklin, Hopewell, and Missouri relate to upcoming readings and public speaking showcases.

E. Campbell J. Campbell Farmer Robertson Crimson Franklin Thurber Strohl Risser Kingsoliver Waldo Pike Mile Smith Burgess Wood Nolan Chambers Kingsolver Carson Fornwald Earlham Donald B. Snyder Earlham College Valparaiso University Lambert J. Baker Indiana University

The Seniors by Marian Ross

Portraits of two senior girls Mabel Hanna and Maude Humphreys from Worthington and Lincoln high schools. Hanna active in religious clubs and student work while Humphreys, a science helper and basketball team member, heads toward a teaching career.

Earl Campbell Our Empire Engand Agnes White Scotland Maude Humphreys Wales Elizabeth Branham Canada Marian Ross Australia Mabel Hanna New Zealand Elsie Ensley Africa Lavina Schlencker India Mary Lewis Newfoundland Ruth Cook George P. Newte Charles Farmer

Charles Farmer the World’s Greatest Wizard and Comedian

The speaker introduces Charles Farmer as a famed wizard and comedian with applause. The description notes red hair, teeth, and a joking reference to a geometry or surveying focus. It mentions Farmer’s track team involvement and current research toward reducing useless noises by professors with a goal of easier sleep.

Farmer Red Feub

Humorous Portrait of Helen Glessner from Theodore Alabama

A satirical portrait describes Helen Glessner of Theodore Alabama as a wise woman who arrives from afar to drink from famed founts of learning. The piece notes her roles as dorm council member, house president, Scientific vice president in 1918-19, YW pennies keeper for two years, and Pi Beta Phi member, ending with a quip about Gand and Scott and a suggestion to ask him.

Helen Glessner Theodore Alabama Dormg Council Scientific Y. W Pi Beta Phi Sorority Gand Scott

Missionary Blaisdell speaks at joint M C A and YWCA meeting

Thomas C Blaisdell returned missionary from India addressed a joint meeting of the M C A and YW CA on Thursday evening. He is a University of Pennsylvania graduate who spent three years in India and will stay in the United States for a year before returning to India. Helen Constable sang as a special feature. Advertising progress for the 1922 Junior Annual was noted by the Sophomore board with staff announcements likely next week. The 125 page Franklin College catalog for 1920 1924 has its final proof sent to Dean Sherwood for revision and will be printed soon.

Maude Humphreys Linton Maude Scientific Y. W House Thomas C. Bliisdell India M.C. A YW. GC Mr. Blaisdell University of Pennsylvania United States Helen Constable Franklin College Dean Sherwood

Webster Websters Scrap of Paper thrills at Opera House

The Webster Literary Lottery presented A Scrap of Paper to a near full house on Wednesday. The cast delivered a highly realistic, well acted performance praised as one of the college’s best in years. Receipts totaled about $150.

Webster Literary Lotiery Opera House Websters

Calendar of campus events and a registrar bench note

The date book lists April 23 to May 4 events including Pi Beta Phi luncheon, Franklin track meet, Baptist Sunday school, chorus rehearsal, Kappa Delta Rico party, band practice, Shakespeare program, and a Goodell Field high school track meet. A carved oak bench by J. Beecher Deputy, registrar office, marks the registrar’s office.

C. Blaisdell Pi Beta J. Beecher

College Function Canceled Saturday Evening

It is definitely decided there will be no college function Saturday evening as most high school athletes must return home early. The student committee includes Kingsolver Pike Campbell Cook Gale McDermott Carson Scott Cribbs Cook Merrill MacArthur Beasley Beasley line, with Yandell as chairman. College authorities say May Day planned by the Senior class will not be affected.

William Kingsolver Earl Pike Earl Campbell Lloyd Cook Hugo Gale Floyd McDermott Leslie Carson Mildred Scott Edith Cribbs Ruth Cook Norma Merrill Grace MacArthur Theodosia Beasley Yandell €Line

Bernard Lewalski Chooses World Empire Title

Indoor baseball buzz grows as freshmen and sophomores prep for inter class meet. Miss Mildred Scott says teams will form next week with possible public watching. Frances Dean attends Beta Phi luncheon in Indianapolis.

Mildred Scott Frances Dean Indianapolis

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