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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
1
In a dramatic February 14 chapel Dr Haynes urged four students to pass pledge blanks while reading names and amounts. The drive raised sums from 25 to 150 with dozens contributing and a total of 8461. The heartfelt appeal moved faculty and students as a strong response to skeptics about Franklinworth.
At Franklin College chapel on a February morning, eighty four students pledged 4611 to the endowment drive, with many planning pledges to come. The total may exceed 5000 as donors recount varied hardluck stories of self sacrifice and labor to pay tuition and support families.
Franklin College announces the inaugural dinner to celebrate Founders Day on March 7 1913. Alumni association and students push for a broader social life and responsible hosting as part of Commencement Week activities, with plans to expand beyond previous alumni luncheons.
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