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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
4
Representatives from three fraternities and the Webster literary society meet with President Goodell and the board to turn over four campus tennis courts to college control. The plan seeks equal access for all students and relief of private ownership, with final arrangements set for Monday at 10 in the president's office.
The Franklin alumni organization in Carroll county postponed the gathering from last Saturday. The new date is undecided but likely in the coming weeks. A strong group forms a solid nucleus for a club and could attract many to the college events.
The verse laments knitting mishaps and learning patience through yarn work. Fragments reference a teacher figure, time shifts, and ongoing efforts to master purling and across stitches amid rhythmic, nostalgic phrasing. The piece blends memories, art, and classroom movement with personal frustration.
A quirky essay on finger nails links grooming to social status and gender norms. It contrasts working men with luxury polish, mentions wrist watches and perfumes, and notes Carl Schlaudt's visit to Indianapolis and Helen Glessner's weekend with Carol Meiks near Shelbyville.
Plans for the annual college dinner in the gym on Friday night May 3 are nearly complete. Professor Roberts chairs the program committee and the class reps will handle tickets, with sales running until May 1 at 6 pm. Tickets are fifty cents.
Prof. Minnie Bruner Mrs. C H Hall and W A Voris were named judges by the song contest committee. They hope to render a decision before the college dinner. Contestants await the verdict, with the winner to be named at the animal? spring banquet, a prize concern for all students.
Earlham secures a vital win in a pennant race by a pinch hitter driving the game to a third inning. The triumph plus recent Purdue victory over Wabash signals a strong season for the team.
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