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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
2
Dave Bunnell and Woody Wilson visited Keiths on Tuesday. Families hosted friends and relatives over the weekend with several trips to Indianapolis and visits in Peru and Columbus. Dr Earl W Crecraft of New York City to spend holidays with home folks. Rev S L Roberts travels to Rochester for an operation.
The Delta Delta Delta girls held their annual Pine Tree party Saturday evening at the dormitory. The seat room was festively decorated for Christmas. A six o'clock supper followed by games and contests provided ample amusement, especially the arab bag as the evening's feature.
The Franklin community is urged to observe the custom of placing lighted candles in windows on Christmas Eve. The practice is described as a heartwarming tradition that adds festive spirit to the season.
A student projection outlines reasons to travel to Lexington on November 28 to join intercollegiate prohibition events. It highlights meeting leaders from the north and south, observing the national contest, and gaining practical conference insight to push for constitutional prohibition and social reform.
Gamma chapter at Indianapolis hosted a Pi Beta Phi fraternity dance Saturday evening with Helen Bailey Catherine Magaw Magdalene Schmith and Mary Beard among the attendees. Wilbur Everingham 02 visited with his niece Mary Elizabeth Branham at the dormitory Wednesday.
The eight S A E s hosted a Friday night Abe Martin gathering at William White’s home. Attendees traveled in school hacks and enjoyed a country store themed setting with an old fashioned rabbit supper. A life sized Velmos Vow film showcased Bruce Bowen and Lovey Dovey Doce Douthitt in lead roles. Phi Delta Theta Christmas fund totaled four dollars, to be placed in the church box for Prof. Clark and Mrs Vance Curtis. Agnes Brown and Donald Dunkin heard Old Melodies Concert at Murat Theatre. Noble Cutler traveled to Indianapolis on Saturday.
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