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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
4
The college outlines a real college sing for commencement week to engage alumni and students. It envisions campus improvements including multiple new buildings and a separate conservatory, funded by a loyalty fund targeting several thousand dollars within two to three years.
A history of Franklin college's loyalty fund started by Dr. Hanley. Alumni gifts averaging 150 dollars yearly funded expansion, including purchasing land adjoining the athletic field. The board and president control disbursements, aiming to enlarge campus for future buildings and growth.
The YWCA held a Thanksgiving gathering led by Gertrude Dodd who tied the talk to a sermon on Gratitude by Charles Fetterson. She urged giving food to the poor as fulfilling duty and thanked Americans for life liberty and homes amid war per President Wilson’s proclamation. A duet by Mildred Byers and Edith Wright and a solo by Esther Closson complemented the program.
The Charlotte Emerson club spent a busy afternoon in the Red Cross rooms arranging to send a box of chocolates to every soldier from Franklin who has gone out as a Christmas remembrance.
An Indianapolis gathering of Franklin alumni and educators drew over ninety attendees despite low initial expectations. President Goodell and Superintendent Webb led speeches praising Franklin College, urging ongoing adaptability and mental openness to future progress.
The article notes centuries of pursuit for perpetual youth, citing De Soto among many seekers. It argues people fear aging because older appearances diminish charm and the physical toll of age. It frames age as a minor factor compared with enduring consequences of living long.
Charles W. Jewett, a former Franklin college student and DePauw alumnus, was elected mayor of Indianapolis. He starred in Franklin athletics as halfback and shortstop, captained DePauw football, excelled in debates, and was active in Phi Delta Theta. The Franklin alumni parade and praise followed the announcement amid tributes from President Goodell.
Franklin college news outlines a short holiday break with classes ending December 1 and resuming December 26 to allow grade schools to close earlier for farm work. Exempted conscripts must report new addresses to avoid slackers penalties. The Independent Literary Society will be revived as the Periclean to honor alumni and distant members.
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