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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
2
Sporting editor Roscoe Freeman notes March 6 as the timing for a feature on Marion County sightings. The item hints at a mix of local personalities and a playful line about tigers versus wolves, with no clear event details beyond the deadline.
Franklin College secured the first postwar Indiana Intercollegiate Press Association convention to be hosted here within two months. Fifty to one hundred delegates from nearly every state college will attend, giving Franklin a notable boost. Faculty should coordinate with the local press club to arrange details.
W W Carson history professor at DePauw University condemns the attire and conduct of college women in an address to DePauw women. He laments the shift in social status and standards, noting bold dress and reliance on male escorts as problematic signs.
A fragment notes young women who value individuality and resist external guidance, cautioning that some may let their purpose be altered by powerful influences described as propellers. The text suggests a critique of conformity and external manipulation.
Dr Belle Allen a former missionary to Japan and India spoke in Franklin on the Missionary Campaign. She described Baroda India and the need for nurses and missionary work, addressing the YWCA Cabinet Student Volunteers and chapel exercises. Guest list included Helen Constable Louise Constable Fern Teagardin Marjorie Baker Theodosia Beasley and Norma Merrill hosted in Indianapolis.
Ruskin Bunnell of the 719th Marine unit is home on a thirty day furlough after serving overseas. He notes his regiment normally numbers 2,500 but more than 1,800 had been used to replace those killed or wounded as fighting ceased. He expected to be mustered out in six weeks after leaving Franklin to serve and visiting friends and fraternity brothers over the weekend.
Mission conference will bring missionaries secretaries and leaders from India and other regions. Franklin is honored as Herbert Thurston, president of the Indiana Student Volunteer Union, helps organize the event.
The social events for the next semester include Pi Beta Phi party on Feb 19 Delta Delta Delta party on Feb 20 Iota Psi Nu party on Feb 21 pledge parties for all three sororities on Feb 22 and the Annual College dinner on March 21.
Franklin College hosts the first after the war Indiana Intercollegiate Press Association convention in late March. Delegates from Purdue, Indiana University, Earlham, State Normal, and Franklin plan changes to the constitution to include coeds, reflecting women’s leadership in college publications. Delegates from Notre Dame DePauw Wabash Hanover and Butler may also attend.
Martha Boaz and Katherine Ruth ven visited the Pi Beta Phi house at Indiana University accompanying Martha Lou ise Miller.
Reported gossip notes Dean Belknap’s reputation suffered after allegedly taking a screen door. The tale touches a chem lab incident and echoes a somber line about “Lights out at ten.” Rumor also mentions Eleanor and George attending church and requesting worship programs at the door.
Repairs funded by the government restore Bailey Hall interiors after the so called ruthless reign. The first floor south wing gets a new floor while the captain’s office is repainted. The YWCA rest room is restored and the English recitation room returns to use. The Ancient Language room is moved and fully refurbished.
Mrs Nellie Wright and Prof Edna Feliges spent Saturday in Indianapolis. The pair traveled for meetings and to see local sites, returning by evening.
The Franklin gym hosts a slate of college and local matchups including Wabash February 12, Hanover February 15, Em Rogers February 22, Earlham February 25, Notre Dame March 1, and Butler March 6, outlining key regional showdowns at home venues.
Schedule snippet shows S E Vandevier as local agent with all trains daily including light face morning and black face afternoon E Express Lex Limited era. Bert Weedon and G F P Ay Inc relate to Indianapolis Indiana roadway or rail involvement in the notice.
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