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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1917
Page
1
Franklin College faces a funding dilemma as only twenty tickets remain of the two hundred needed to finance spring baseball and track. The council appeals to students to buy tickets or risk dropping athletics, hailing statewide reputations of athletes and the opportunity to bring honor to the college.
An appeal from Franklin College student body urges support to ensure athletics continue, stating the need for four hundred dollars before sports can proceed. The notice emphasizes college loyalty and duty to fund athletic programs.
The article notes military training courses being made compulsory for freshmen and sophomores in most Franklin schools, with regular credit given for the program. It compares this plan to Purdue and other larger institutions, mentions President-elect Goodelt’s favorable view, and suggests military work in Franklin may remain due to the wartime situation.
An April meeting of the YWCA led by Waneta Deer featured the Song of Our Syrian Guest and a helpful synopsis of the 23rd Psalm. Miss Edna Smith played an instrumental solo, and the group announced a combined YWCA and YMCA gathering for Tuesday April 24. Dr. F E Taylor of Indianapolis spoke, and college men filled out war service qualification blanks. A record will be kept at the college for government use. Eme Wier, 16, is mentioned.
Tennis men prepared for a college tournament after a chapel service. R C Roberts leads the event with fourteen competitors. First round pairs include Martz vs Huffman and Branigin vs Barnett, May 5 morning with track meet in the afternoon.
According to a letter received by Coach Thurber, the Butler freshmen will not debate this year due to their heavy schedules. The yearlings are busy with numerous activities, leading the committee on oratory and debating to decide against intercollegiate competition. The William J. Stott debating club, organized for the OxPress purpose, is mentioned in connection with the school’s debating plans.
The Quaker Maid victory highlights a peace program emphasizing universal brotherhood and nonwar education. Speakers argued war harms the race and home, urging peace heroes for children and a congress of nations to secure lasting world peace. The event featured musical interludes and decor to suit the occasion.
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