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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
3
The plan would fence reserve volumes to restrict public access with the librarian sole custodian. It aims to protect small department reserves and may start Monday if shelves and fencing are ready, though it could hamper reference work.
The student council movie series postpones the next screening to Tuesday, December, due to the presentation of A Pair of Jacks next Tuesday evening. Only two pictures remain in the series, one before Christmas vacation and one after, with the next production still unnamed.
Franklin College officials announced the first Fall Frolic was a success and will become an annual observance. The tentative next date is October 30, aligned with the State Teachers Association meeting in Indianapolis, with football games Franklin Rose Poly or Franklin Earlham on Frolic day.
The Oriental-American fantasy Katcha Koo at the Franklin Opera House drew near full houses on Tuesday and Wednesday. Proceeds of 166 dollars go to Franklin charity, with students in lead roles and Franklin children in the ensemble. Alumni and friends have contributed to a Student Volunteer fund for Des Moines Indiana attendees, while a Messiah selections program from the college chorus is planned for December 14 at the Franklin Baptist church.
Franklin College reports a $502.35 share from the Franklin-Wabash football game with about $3400 net profit from the event. Student Council projects $150 from the movie series, to be applied toward roughly $600 debt, potentially wiping out the hangover debts though unpaid bills may still create a shortage. About $1600 was taken in from the game with a 50 50 split. parade attendance boosted seat sales. The official college quartet has been chosen to perform in song and monologue with dates to be set.
An order for two car loads of boiler-furnace coal has not arrived after two months. Educational and benevolent institutions may receive priority in fuel distribution as a few cars could keep the college through the strike. Dean H. N. Sherwood will attend the Indiana Schoolmasters Club meeting at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis where he is a charter member.
Prof. Dwight C. Heath of the Mathematics department was elected president of the Scientific Association at a Wednesday meeting. Prof. B C Roberts discussed alcohol uses in industry and fuel, noting a 65 cent per gallon educational price vs 4 90 price elsewhere. Agnes White named secretary and Gordon Clevenger admitted from Biology. dues up to 50 cents for a year banquet fund. Psychology to lead next meeting.
William Kingsolver of Kirklin named captain-elect of Franklin College football for 1920 after serving as varsity quarterback this season. He is junior class president, Student Council vice president, captain of the 1920 track team, a four letter athlete, married, and member of Kappa Delta Rho. A Prohibition Association branch will not be organized here.
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