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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
2
The item lists weekly publication by Franklin College students in Franklin Indiana. It provides address Room 44 and price details by year and per copy. It notes second class matter status from November 38, 1908 and post office filing under the 1879 act.
The staff list shows William Book as editor in chief and Wellie Eiken Berr as associate editor with Yandell Cline in publicity. Reporters include Esther Myer Marion Ross Jesse Wolford Richard Crecraft Marguerite Campbell and others. Business staff feature Pleasant Huffman Andres Sendon and a business manager circulation manager.
A nostalgic quip repeats that the Kaiser is blamed for a string of misfortunes from stamp licks to snow slips. The refrain points to a stubborn cultural tendency to assign fault broadly to the Kaiser, wrapping everyday slips in a running joke.
A lighthearted column notes days until summer, fall weather, semester resolutions, and thrift stamps. It teases student Xcellence, hints at campus pride, and mentions plans for exams, a possible championship, and a floorside game to close the week.
The piece debates when cheering is proper in chapel. It supports hearty cheers for glee club performances and inspiring coach talks, but argues against cheering during religious portions or when a visitor leads exercises. The author urges overall pep at appropriate moments while preserving reverence for religious segments.
DePauw Daily argues true American patriotism rejects cheap theater patriotism that uses flags and slogans to boost entertainment sales. The piece condemns speakers and shows that rely on nationalistic appeals to force applause and audience approval.
The piece recalls the 1915-16 season and the famed Wonder Five defining Wabash and Franklin's reputations. It frames a challenge to remember the teams' glory and hints at a forthcoming confrontation between the schools.
The article recalls players from the Wonder Five era and notes most joined the military or aviation service during wartime. It lists Lowery, Yeoman, Kluger, Vandivier, Mullikin, Foxworthy, Bailey, Hamilton, Bowen and others serving in France, Louisiana camps, Pensacola, or hospital corps. It also mentions the Stonebraker era and an afterthought spread hosted by Magdalene Glick and Grace Barnes with a dinner menu.
The W C A presents a budget totaling 231.40 in receipts and 185.15 in expenses. Estimated receipts include membership dues 125.00, honorary dues 25.00, systematic giving 46.40, and other items. Expenses cover committees and programs from membership 6.00 to foreign missions 23.20, with a balance of 46.25. Rev. Rhys Price Jones spoke at chapel as President Goodell praised his message. Esther Frances Jones will spend the weekend in Indianapolis.
President Goodell attended the executive committee meeting of the State Baptist Board in Indianapolis on Wednesday.
Campbell leads with 5 points and Knoop 2 while DePauw players Carlisle Kriner and McClure add 4 3 and 2. Franklin Ross hits 3 of 6 foul shots for DePauw as Carlton Billingsley and McClure also shoot well. Referee Westover from Purdue. Next game set for Friday at DePauw.
Franklin overcame a slow start to edge State Normal 22 to 15 as the last six minutes turned the game. Ross led Franklin with nine points in the final half while Knoop Hatton Campbell and Moeller strengthened the Blue and Gold defense and contributed on offense.
Franklin college gym hosts the district tournament on Friday and Saturday March 8 and 9. Ten teams compete: six from Johnson county and four from Shelby county, including Franklin Edinburg Trafalgar Union Whitgand Hopewell Shelbyville Morristown Waldron and Fairland. The winner earns a trip to Bloomington.
Gordon a former domestic science teacher in 1915 16 at the college announces her marriage to Stacy Orin Sears. The ceremony was at her Milton Massachusetts home on New Years. She later served with the University of Maine extension division at Orono Maine. Paul Cross and Gimbert Hyde former students were guests of Phi Dell brothers last weekend.
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