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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1915

Page

4

Klyver Wins Franklin College Oratory Contest

Russell Klyver claimed first place in the Franklin College oratorical contest held December 16 in the college chapel, earning representation for the state contest in Indianapolis next February. Three rivals, including August Sundvall and Orville Roberts, delivered prepared orations on The Greatest of the Great and Christianity and Civilization, with Sundvall taking second.

College Chapel Russell Klyver Franklin College Indianapolis Phillip Schmith Oratory William Book Uncle Sam Orville Roberts August Sundvall Che Russell Kiyver Abraham Lincoln Russell North Vernon Franklin Jesse Webb Elba Branigin E. I. LaRue M. J. Voris Fred Owens Carl Burkhart Glee Club

Local patrons attend Birth of a Nation showing

Charlotte Cook Esther Myer Oscar Bogard and Hugh Lowery watched The Birth of a Nation at English's on Monday afternoon.

Charlotte Cook Esther Myer Oscar Bogard Hugh Lowery

Pi Beta Phi Christmas Party and Sorority Gatherings

Pi Beta Phi held a Christmas party in the fraternity room with gifts from a Santa Claus figure and carols, followed by a meeting. The Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club hosted a December luncheon at Mrs. Samuel Lanam home with decorations, a bridal shower for Mary Jane Graham, and out of town guests. Dormitory girls hosted their annual Christmas dinner with games, readings, and Santa Claus. Delta Delta Delta pledges gave a kid party with a spelling school and Christmas tree, ending with a luncheon.

Pi Beta Phi Alumpae Club Samuel Mary Jane Graham Jas Delta Delta Delta Pauline White Frances Arnett

Juniors edge Freshmen in tight defensive win 14 to 8

Juniors shut down Freshmen until midway in the second half, then pull away for a 14 to 8 victory. Middleton shines for Freshmen with all points and consistent play, while Moeller and Hays contribute for the Juniors and Nelp leads defense. Referee M. Abbott.

Junior Middleton Moeller Beerbower Hays O. Vandiver

Glee Club Plans Busy Holiday Concert and Trips

The college glee club will open the season with a concert at Tra falgar on Tuesday night and plan a six concert week on a northern state tour. They start in Indianapolis after Christmas then visit Marion Logansport Flora and other towns with pianist Miss Josephine Boyd reader Miss Verne White and performers Loren Hanna Wilhelm Nelp and Leo Vannuys.

The College Glee Club Trafalgar Indianapolis Marion Logansport Flora Glee Club Josephine Boyd Verne White Miss White Miss Boyd Loren Hanna Wilhelm Nelp Leo Vannuys Rudy

Cross Country Teams Form for Winter Workouts

Coach Thurber organized interested men into squads meeting three times weekly under leaders. The effort aims to boost track interest and fitness. a meet between squads may be arranged later in winter.

Thurber

Football for 1916 Schedule Takes Shape With Signings

Manager Schmith signs contracts as 1916 schedule forms up rapidly. Headline notes Wabash DePauw Louisville Hanover Earlham Butler and Kentucky Military Institute on the fall slate. Butler to be played in Indianapolis with Wabash and DePauw at home. Miss Gaye Harris of Greenwood visits Anna Grace at the dorm.

Schmith Wabash DePauw Louisville Hanover Earlham Butler Kentucky Military Institute Indianapolis Mias Gaye Harris Greenwood Anna Grace

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Pi Beta Phi Urday Aline Oldaker Anna Morris Dell Wishard Louisiana Iors Nelp Merrill I. Vandiver Anne Eee Renee Middleton, White Wilson Noid Chaney St Tou Gilmore Pruitt Oits
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