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Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1920

Page

3

Y W C A to Present Tuesday Concert in Newcastle

Miss Maud Schmidt and Miss Barbara Schmidt of Newcastle will present an instrumental and readings program in the chapel on Tuesday evening February 3 under YWCA auspices. Proceeds go to buy new song books. Barbara Schmidt, Met Opera School graduate 1914, readies for an Artist’s diploma this June. The program features three vocal solos, readings, Italian monologue, scenes from Les Miserables, Daddy Longlegs acts, and instrumental numbers. Starts at 8 pm, about 90 minutes, admission 25 cents.

Maud Barbara Schmidt Newcastle Young Women's Christian Association Metropolitan School of Music Redpath Lyceum Bureau A. J. Bernault

Annual college dinner poised as social affair

Faculty and student committee plan a formal annual dinner with sub committees for eats decorations publicity stunts gym preparation and program under Pleasant Huffman. Glee Club and cadets expected to dress in formal attire as the ticket drive begins next week with price per plate to be announced.

Pleasant Huffman Professor Heath Opal Wright Liaya Ralph Thurston Marian Ross Leslie Carson Theodosia Beasley Glee Club Etite

Scandal at the campus as professors shimmage and slip

A chaotic campus note describes professors shimming and sliding on a slippery day. The account mentions a Russian Glide rumor and humorous missteps on treacherous sidewalks, with readers warned to restrain laughter or risk falling themselves. The piece teases a continuation on the next page.

Dame Ruimor Wes

Science classes adopt syllabus plan used by Chicago schools

Professor G introduces a semester plan with complete lesson by lesson syllabi, bibliography and questions for each topic. Deppe copies the format for Eugenics and Genetics Geology Botany and Embryology outlines. Students praise the structured approach as effective and widespread in major schools. Tag Day for Y M C A set for February 4 with dues collection in Chapel and a badge for paid men. A Y M C A social follows on February 5 in the Gym. Blanche White visits the dorm with Evelyn Hoagland and Helen Jeffery.

Chicago Deppe University of Chicago

Gratitude Expressed by Franklin College Students

The Franklin College co ed staff thanks the regular staff faculty members and students for loyal support in producing this issue. They express appreciation for the assistance received and present the product of their united efforts.

Franklin College Fera Franklin

Franklin College Quartet Wows at Southport Concert

The Franklin College Quartet performed a varied program at Southport on Wednesday evening, including sacred and secular numbers, group solos by John Barnett and Kenneth Andrews, and a crowd favorite piano stunt. The ensemble drew eager applause from Southport residents and Franklin supporters alike, with Fern Peagardin assisting and Russel Spear introducing the stunt.

Franklin College Quartet Southport Wly Kenneth Andeaws John Barnett Andrews Russel Spear Fern ‘Peagardin Aumber Franklinites

Yegg Breaks Into Beriault Home But Bonds Safe

Professor A J Beriault’s household was broken into when his wife found doors open and a trunk containing Liberty Bonds left ajar. Although a search ensued, the would-be thief fled empty handed, leaving bonds still missing but later recovered by the Beriaults.

A. J. Beriault Beriaults

Three Activities Rule Sparks Student Activity Debate

Franklin College faces a faculty proposal to limit student involvement to three activities per person. President Goodell’s chapel morning announcement causes unease among students who juggle multiple clubs while planners predict shifts in leadership and program focus.

Students stage decoration protest at chapel platform

About fifteen students disrupted the usual faculty platform by occupying the pedestal and leading a daily chorus. They declared a chapel choir of twenty voices selected by Mr Johnston from the glee clubs will sing daily in chapel and likely perform once weekly.

Iis Fothers Abul Ordin Johnston

New Series Plans And Student Support At College

The callez e movie series presented by the Student Council last semester proved financially successful. A report with definite statistics will be given at the next Student Council meeting. Arrangements are made for a second series this semester featuring Wallace Reid in the Lot tery Man. It is expected student support will match or exceed the first series. Last Friday Pi Phi girls held a spread in Gladys Rudd's honor.

Wallace Reid Pi Phi Gladys Rudd

Campaign to enroll 1000 Franklin students in 1925

Dr. A. J. Vining leads a Franklin college drive in Indiana to organize Baptist churches and students for the goal of one thousand students in 1925. Franklin clubs form statewide to rally support and unite efforts for the college's growth with Vining directing activities from a new headquarters.

A. J. Vining Greater Franklin Indiana Dr. Vining Vining Dean Sherwood

Eugenics and Genetics Course Set for Ten O Clock

A university course on Eugenics and Genetics remains scheduled for ten o clock despite earlier push to move to three thirty thirty. Mr Deppe arranged Thursday meetings to accommodate students while most prefer the original ten o clock time for full semester access.

Deppe

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