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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
3
The Franklin College publication notes the outcome of the primary oratorical contest and names the state contest representatives. It urges preparations and backing for next year and the state event, and mentions student visits by Mary Lee Galbraith and Gertrude Law.
Rev. Fred G Kenny appointed field representative for Franklin College after a long career in ministry and banking. He previously served at Woodruff Place Baptist in Indianapolis and Tipton Indiana. The announcement notes his Indiana Baptist convention secretarial work and State Mission Board service. A sectional state basketball tournament is planned for March at Franklin with Franklin High hosting. The event could draw 100 to 150 athletes as twelve sections compete. The college gym will host games using its top floor in Franklin.
The prohibition state committee discussed recruiting 100 college students during vacation to collect 200 000 voter signatures for the prohibition ticket. They proposed paying $25 monthly plus expenses, citing earlier success in other states. J Raymond Schmidt said representatives would visit colleges to enlist workers. Reid McCain and Jud McGuire were in Indianapolis on business.
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