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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
1
An editorial questions whether sending children to college truly pays off for families. It notes rising enrollments and previews upcoming first semester exams and grades while urging readers to consider if education remains a solid financial move before Franklin basketball travels for away games.
The passage recalls hints of secrecy around Franklin jive and game plans, suggests discarding unused text books for basketball wins, and nostalgically asks about 1919 when freshmen wore green caps. It preserves a tone of reminiscence and quiet curiosity about school traditions.
George Walden 17 joins Indiana Section American Chemical Society social committee. Rev L Roberts 02 led a church school training conference. Omer Hougham 02 reports partial recovery from stomach trouble. Arthur 00 now pastor at Edinburg Indiana writes of his forest in The Franklin. Arthur has a son Ford a freshman in college. Dr AL White Baptist Young People's secretary spoke at chapel. White married Franklin alumna Fairy Bridges of Letts and lives in Chicago. Ruth Day 4 recently married Joe Drake of Greenwood. Alvin Coans ex18 heads to Tucson Arizona for winter.
The Franklin College board aims to raise funds before bidding for a new science building. Officials say anticipated spring fundraising will cover only essentials now, with major construction deferred until material prices stabilize. A. Wright of J. C. Heath & Co. has been promoted to assistant manager in Chicago. Morning watch service at the dormitory operates eight groups of girls each morning at 7 o'clock under Y W C A supervision.
An unsigned senior co ed urges Franklin College to publish an Almanack after two years without one. The editorial notes the class size and cost, blaming delays on materials and prices, and warns juniors the school’s reputation could suffer if no yearbook appears.
The Franklin College pre medical program plans a course equal to standard medical schools and will stress pre medics as a science building begins next year. Delegates to Des Moines report busy, with McGuire and Barnett speaking at local churches and a round table by the Student Volunteer Band. The American Legion post at Indiana University rejected the name Cootie.
Mildred Parker and Treva Norton chosen as members of the Wigs and Queues dramatic club by Pi Beta Phi and Delta Delta Delta. The Girls Glee Club will handle music at the Baptist church Sunday morning. DePauw Daily lauds Pike Kingsolver and Ross for last Friday's basketball performance.
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