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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1918

Page

3

Templeton in Aviation Corps Letter From Vernal Soldier

A letter from Vernal native Vernal Templeton, serving in the U S Army Signal Corps at Ft Thomas Kentucky, describes army life, daily routines, and morale. He notes meals, chores, and slang such as punk for bread and varnish for sweets, and mentions leaving soon for Texas or California with mail to be forwarded.

Herriot Palmer Vernal Templeton U.S Ft. Thomas Kentucky Miss Palmer Signal Corps Regular Army Fle Deotsehinen Hie Texas California

College faces month-long coal shortage amid supply limits

Treasurer Will A Burton announced enough coal for about a month as a new car load arrived yesterday and was unloaded promptly. A fuel administrator ruling says further imports may be nearly impossible after current stock runs out, though officials hope conditions improve soon. The college has stocked several tons for local residents to share amid the shortage.

Binsky Will A. Burton Thas

Fragmented text outlines student pledge payments

The passage describes students or groups who pledged funds and are expected to pay immediately or repudiate the pledges. It mentions amounts around S100 to S160 and references a Christ church variation, with gradual redemption of the pledged money.

Personal News Roundup From Indiana Dorm Life

Martha Miller was in Indianapolis Tuesday. Miss Hazel Greenwood of Washington entered school. Lavinia Sehrenker spent the weekend at home in Muncie. Alien Kunis visited his sister Bess at the dorm. Ruth Williams and Anne Tedford spent Sunday in Columbus. Miss Gladys Etel spent the weekend at home in Vernon. Nee Gipson will spend Friday and Saturday in Indianapolis. Mildred Byers dislocated her left shoulder Thursday. Katheryn Roland will shop for green pencils in Indianapolis Saturday. Mrs J W Meiks hosted her daughter Carol over the weekend. Carol Meiks and Opal Wright will see Maude Adams at English Saturday. Helen Bailey and Mary Short will see Maude Adams at English Saturday night. Margaret Glosson of Logansport spent the weekend with her sister at the dorm. Eleanor Dolan, Grace Barnes and Gertrude Dodd on the dormitory sick list. Magdalene Glick and Eleanor Dolan saw Love O Mike at the Mural last Saturday. Mrs___ was the guest of her daughter Carol over the weekend. Magdalene Glick spent several days at her home near Amanda Ohio. Ruth Gratam colas rained Ruth Williams and Glaries Baty at once six o'clock dinner Saturday. Dolly Wells, Leba Byson and Elsie Basles spent the weekend at their homes in Edinburgh. The juniors had a Y M C A meeting last night with the topic selfline Personal Disputes. Parks were hard by several men present.

Kings and Contenders Face Cheering Showdown

The Cyreoneastie crew plans a major game in the Boawnian gymnasium tonight as Kingsolver Blackwell Mal fingly Crim and Steeves prepare. Recent setbacks include a loss to Franklin and a win over KarHram with a second defeat at Trdainagotis.

Kingsolver Blackwell de Patow Franklin KarHram Richmond Tiamds Ofhe Dental College Trdainagotis Cyreoneastie Boawnian Gymnasium Oor Diachina Sefrools Dileaediers ii Ue Ile Oneal Delaow Covel Chae Indianagelis Sabailay

Wigs and Queues Prepare The Lion and the Mouse

The Wigs and Queues began practice for The Lion and the Mouse to be staged at Franklin opera house late February. The play centers on a young girl who uncovers a conspiracy of the wealthy financier Ryder against Judge Rossmore. Ryder is moved by the girl to reverse the senate vote, saving the judge. The club will donate a portion of proceeds to Red Cross relief work.

Earness United States Senate John Burkett Ryder America Rossmore Pluc Senate Vhien Ryder Riilionaire Dramatic Club

Girls Basketball Tournament Nears Final Showdown

After a vacation the girls resume practice for the final contest likely next week. The Preshimen lead with a high win percentage while the sophomores trail. juniors and seniors are tied with no wins yet. The Sophomores and Freshmen are set for a lively clash as Heber Miller and Nelte Gipson boost the roster.

Preshimen Sophe Atngres Ae Jnaniers Neitfier Sophs Breshmen Aassured Alefodetr Chie Brestiaten Sopheniacres

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