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Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1919

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Former Franklin Professor Victor Hunt Dies in Washington

Lieutenant Victor A. Hunt, former head of the physics department at Franklin College, died December 22 in Washington after influenza pneumonia. Drafted in 1917, he rose from the ranks to obtain a commission and was buried at home in Ottawa Kansas. Alumni Faculty and students mourn the loss of the longtime professor and mathematics instructor.

Victor A. Hunt Post Washington Franklin Ottawa Kan Washington, D. C Hunt Franklin College

Franklin College Faculty Member Dies After Illness

Lieut. Hunt a Franklin College faculty member from Ottawa Kansas died after illness linked to flu while serving in the armed forces. Born in Ottawa he held degrees from Ottawa University and the University of Kansas and served in the chief signal officer's staff in Washington before his death. The funeral was held in Ottawa on December 26.

Acho Franklin College Lieut. Hunt Professor Hunt Ottawa Kansas Ottawa University University of Kansas University of Missouri Washington Hunt Elva van Meter The Baptist Church

Upperclassmen Give Orders to Freshmen

Franklin notes an intra campus decree where upperclassmen enforce pecking order among freshmen. Freshmen must wear a green ribbon at all times by chapel Monday. Sophomores act as sponsors to Yearlings and ensure the rules are followed.

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Enrollment Drop At 8 S A T C Cites Dismissals And Reenrollment

The last part of the semester shows enrollment well below the first twelve weeks as men dismissed from the 8 S A T C depart. About 190 have registered with final counts likely reaching 200. Some students misinterpret registration until they interview Mr Burton and arrange tuition payment. Returning soldiers, all former second lieutenants Conrad Hamilton Russell Shirley Charles Cross Orville Roberts and Thomas Lemon hope to finish the year with others expected to enroll at the start of the second semester.

Burton Conrad Hamilton Russell Shirley Charles Cross Orville Roberts Thomas Lemon

Clara Evans Heads YWCA Meeting on Prayer Power

A helpful YWCA meeting Thursday night featured leader Clara Evans guiding a discussion titled Through Prayer to Power. Short talks were given by Katherine Book Esther Classon Maude Humphreys Lucille Catron and Helen Glessmer with Edna Smith providing a piano solo.

Clara Evans Katherine Book Esther Classon Maude Humphreys Lucille Catron Helen Glessmer Edna Smith

William H. McCoy 1836 died after influenza at South Cle Elum

Franklin College mourns W H McCoy class of 61 longtime supporter and former math professor at Moores Hill who helped raise funds during 1869 1870 crisis. Born Clark County Indiana 1836 he died December 26 at his son’s home in Washington funeral held in Baptist church with Dr C H Hall and Rev R H Kent leading burial in City cemetery

Franklin College W. H. McCoy South Cle Elum Washington McCoy Franklin W. T. Stalr George W. Grubbs Martinsville T. J. Morgan John McCoy Charles McCoy Moores Hill College F. W. Brown George McCoy Cle Elum Lafayette Hillis Wichita Kansas Theodore McCoy Columbus Ohio Mr. McCoy Clark County Indiana Baptist Church C. H. Hall Robert H. Kent City

Senior Class President Resigns. Cross Elected to Term

A called senior class meeting at the college Wednesday accepted the resignation of Esther Closson. Charles Cross was elected to fill the term and a committee including Herbert Thurston Esther Myer and William Book was named to seek a commencement speaker from President Goodell. Revene Rinehart did not return due to flu illness.

Esther Closson Charles Cross Goodell Herbert Thurston Esther Myer William Book

YM G A Memorial at Y M C A Honors Lieut Victor Hunt

Y M C A meetings resumed under President Thurston and became a memorial service for Lieut Victor Hunt. Prof A T Belknap paid a touching tribute while Prof Roberts recalled Hunt's long service to Franklin College and the staff mourned his death. Special music highlighted the program.

Thurston Lieut Victor Hunt A. T. Belknap

Sorority Literature On Library Shelves

Representatives from three sororities met Wednesday to propose and censor rush material. The literature detailing organization work and information about the sororities is available to all women in the library. Women may view the material anytime until rush week but may not remove it.

Mystery Wordplay Sparks Teasing Exchange

A playful exchange hints at multiple meanings of S S while teasing readers to guess. The speaker dismisses direct answers and challenges others with a teasing note.

Basketball season to start Saturday in Indianapolis Y M C A

The Indianapolis Y M C A beams into a basketball schedule starting January 4 at Franklin and featuring two games per week. Key matchups include Hanover, Dental College, State Normal, Indiana University at Bloomington, Earlham, Wabash, Butler, Rose Poly, and Franklin with February 22 and March 1 dates pending.

Indianapolis Franklin Hanover Frank Dental College State Normal Indiana University Bloomington Earlham Richmond Wabash Butler Rose Poly

Franklin Prefers Single Basketball Date With DePauw

The Franklin Fighting Five aim for two games with DePauw but the Tigers, led by Coach J. M. Thurber, will play at Greencastle only and have not contracted for a second home date. Local fans expect Notre Dame and Indiana University to join the home slate.

DePauw Tigers Franklin Greencastle J. M. Thurber DePauw Tigers

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WM. H. M.coy Washington State Revene Rinehart Cecile Hurt Louise Constable Helen Louise Cooperider Marian Chard YM. G. A. Memorial Bylknap Prof Cc. Roberts Rush Pan-Hellenic Committee S. S Indianapolis Y. M. C Hatton Smart Spud Campbell Lin
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