French soldiers praise politeness of Americans in a wartime letter
Wil B Nelp writes from France in January 1918 detailing guard duties, camp life, and experiences of aviation training. He notes French people are polite, describes meals, language struggles, and life with fellow cadets including Hugh Lowery. He reflects on sports, training, and hope for move to flying duties while sending regards to Coach Thurber and Franklin.
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France
John Thurber
Lowery
Wil. Neip
Coach Thurber
Neip
Hugh Lowery
Nelp
John
States
Dotn
Frances
University of Minnesota
Wwe
Franklin
Hoosterdam
U. v S
U. S
Wil. B. Nelp
Banquetless Days at Franklin Commencement
President Goodell discussed with Dr. Barnard the proposal to replace regular meals with simple commencements banquets. Barnard noted these dinners, common at commencements, would be held as in the past with emphasis on their role as substitutes for regular meals.
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Goodell
Dr. Barnard
Franklin
Graduation Banquets Omitted In Speech To Schools
Dr Barnard urges high schools and colleges to drop graduation banquets this year due to food supply strains. He notes the need for simple festivities and asks presidents of senior classes to publicize the recommendation and cooperate in its observance.
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Barnard
United States Food Administration
Franklin College to Organize Bible Study Classes for Students
Franklin College plans five women and four or five men Bible study classes to Christianize students amid wartime. Leaders will be chosen, topics set, and sessions held at set times. Colonel E. M. House asserts world peace hinges on a Christianized democracy, motivating campus efforts with Y M C A and Y W A committees already appointed. Raymond Douthitt visits Sullivan for the weekend.
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E. M. House
Franklin College
Earlham
North Manchester
Franklin
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