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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

3

Dormitory Christmas Dinner Sparks Joyful Night

A dormitory held a festive Wednesday night event with a Christmas lobby display and patriotic dining hall, featuring toasts by Kath erine Book Marian Ross Esther Frances Jones and Dean Belknap. President Goodell spoke, then guests drew numbers for gifts on three floors and donated toys to a mission.

Katherine Book Marian Ross Esther Frances Jones Dean Belknap Nellie Eikenberry President Goodell Mission Bays Id Gipla Franklin N ‘Tucker Virginia

College seeks plan to reward second string players

President Goodell proposes a scheme to recognize deserving second string athletes for aiding varsity teams. He cites DePauw and Methodist models and notes chairing a program that honors regular practice contributors who rarely letter. Ex senator Ezra Mattingly spoke at chapel urging greater war effort.

Goodell DePauw Pracand Jerus Ezra Mattingly

Webster and Periclesian Debate Set for Second Semester

Franklin College reports formal acceptance of a debate challenge from the Pemelesian Literary Society to be held during the second semester. Plans include February or later timing, with venue likely the college chapel and a yet undecided topic. Committees will meet with President Goodell to finalize details.

Webster Literary Society Pemelesian Society College Chapel Webster Periclesian Goodell Peri Franklin College Pemelesian Literary Society Jesse Wolford Gladys Doles Sec'y Perieclesian Society I 4 Inters Cet Mmeie Ag David Bunnell Andres Sendon Raymond Douthitt Frank Beck

Franklin College Band Impresses in First Public Run

The Franklin College Band under Professor W S Van Nuys impressed at its debut during the Central Normal game Tuesday night. Twenty members played a strong program after weeks of practice, promising regular college song performances at remaining games.

Sectet Prof van Nuys Franklin College Franklin W.S. van Nuys

Christmas Meeting of Y. W. C. A. Held

A Christmas gathering of the Y W C A featured references by leader Esther Closson and vocal solos by Eleanor Dolan Mildred Byers and Esther Frances Jones. The New Brunswick talking machine played selections while honorary members and special guests attended.

Esther Closson Eleanor Dolan Mildred Byers Esther Frances Jones New Brunswick

Franklin and Central Normal Clash In Holiday Layout

Franklin 40 Central Normal 24 as captains Ross and Tudor lead in a post holiday basketball schedule. Line scores list Campbell and Knoop for Franklin with Mason and Moore for Central, with multiple substitutions shaping the game.

Ture Rose Poly Franklin Gome Central Normal Capt Ross Fees Eee Tudor Nation Ae Bled F Apt Mason Knoop Moore Campbell Leitzman iShuck Cunningham Campbell Knoop Hatton Vandivier Blackwell Central Mason Moore Peak Dunn Reeves Mattingly Porter

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