Periclesian Society Revived at Franklin College by Vote
At Franklin college Independent Literary Society met last Friday and unanimously approved constitutional changes reviving the Periclesian Literary Society the oldest on campus The revised charter removes class distinctions making membership open to any student and establishes the Periclesian Society under a new preamble and article name decisions recorded in December 1917
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Pemelesian Literary Society
War Tax Law Applies to Indiana Fraternities
The dean read a letter from the international revenue collector for Indiana at chapel Wednesday morning demanding fraternity officials supply information under the new tax law. Fraternities face a ten percent tax on dues and initiation fees with blanks issued likely for monthly reports. The dean called it a simple act of patriotism and pledged to assist.
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International Revenue Collector
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Franklin to Open Season Versus Central Normal in Local Gym
The 917-18 basketball season opens Tuesday night as Franklin faces Central Normal in the local gym at 7 30. Westover of Purdue will referee. Coach Thurber has named the players likely to see action including forwards Ross Hatton Blackwell Vandivier Dunn Reeve and guards Campbell Stnick Moeller Crim Porter Best Fornwald Kingsolver. Central Normal presents Tudor and Moore of Lyons as strong threats.
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Franklin publishes two college songs for learning
Acting on President Goodell’s suggestion The Franklin prints two college songs this issue. The first, Hail to Franklin, is the official college song with lyrics praising Franklin’s gold and blue and its storied deeds. The second, Stand Up and Cheer, encourages ongoing enthusiasm for Franklin with a cheering refrain and team spirit.
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Franklin College service flag fund begun by donors
Pleasant Huffman, Franklin College official, deposited five dollars with Treasurer Will Burton to start a fund for a service flag honoring students and alumni in national service. The banner will resemble the American flag with a red border and white field, blue stars marking each serviceman and biographical notes. Public contributions at about twenty dollars total are sought with no pledge cards.
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Perfect Plans for Oratorical Contest
Delegates from Indiana colleges will meet in Indianapolis at the Central YMC A Sunday December 22 to fix contest date judge selection and other details for the state oratorical event Orville Roberts of Franklin will attend as representative and is secretary of the Indiana State Oratorical Association.
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Indiana State Oratorical Association
Sergeant Hanna Letters From Camp Taylor Relate Snow and Christmas Plans
A Franklin letter from Sergeant Ben Hanna, former editor in chief, describes heavy snow, winter conditions at Camp Taylor, and his wish for The Franklin newspaper. He notes duties, guard needs, and possible Christmas leave for soldiers, while expressing nostalgia for college celebrations and best wishes for the season. He signs as SERGT. BEN HANNA.
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Glee Club Advances Plans At Franklin
The two Franklin glee clubs under Mr. Spencer and Mr. Voris are advancing in choral work. The girls' club plans operetta style staging and the men's club targets concert tours across the state, including a northern tour during Christmas and a southern tour in spring.
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Franklin Glee Clubs
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Franklin College students urged to pay pledges now
Esther Clagson, president of the YWCA, reports Franklin College has raised 1,400 for a large cause and urges students to settle their pledges within seventeen days, including vacation days, so the college can meet obligations. Each student must pay today through Mr Burton to end the year with a clear conscience.
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College book store receives 1500 blue books ending shortage
The college bookstore announces the famine is over as a box of 1500 blue books arrives and will cover supplies until after semester exams. Store manager Raymond Douthitt had only just received the bill for the depleted stock a week earlier.
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