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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
3
The Franklin College juniors defeated the seniors 16 to 13 as Merrill scored three baskets and Vandiver added a fouled basket in a tight opener. Dils, Wilson, and Craig led the junior lineup while the sophomores beat the freshmen 18 to 9 in the second game.
Miss Millicent Hosmer of Indianapolis could not attend Y W G A meeting. Etelka Guthrie led the program with a brief talk on music noting its presence in nature. Esther Lyons sang and hymns were shared. Mary Jane Graham hosted a sewing party with a two course luncheon announcing her engagement to Leroy Theodore Cooke for December 29. Ruth Pritchard saw It Pays to Advertise at Englist's.
Friday night at the college gym Coach Thurber and his wife entertained about forty couples from the 1915 football squad. An interclass track meet with juniors as victors provided entertainment, with surprises announced by the coach. Medals shaped like ice cream and wafers were awarded after events including weight dash shot put hammer throw hurdle race and relay.
President John Skeen led last Thursday’s Y M C A meeting turning it into a testimony session. Over half of the men spoke briefly, delivering helpful words as the crowd felt renewed interest and pep.
Devotional entries and literary discussions are listed including Chaplain Roll Call and Quotations from Shakespeare. Items mention Ruth Stevens Ruth Swan in Indianapolis Saturday with sketches of Shylock Portia and a critic's report.
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