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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
4
Open house at the dormitory Saturday night drew a modest crowd attracted by games and punch. The event occurred amid other outside attractions as Gladys Rudd left Franklin for Butler College to be near her ill father.
The Franklin College Quartet performed at First Baptist church in Lebanon with solos by Kenneth R. Andrews and John A. Barnett. The reader Mr. Andrews also spoke as the ensemble delivered a varied program to a large audience, drawing hearty applause and several encores. The group plans spring travels and a growing schedule for weekends and vacation.
New students and courses mark the start of the second semester despite office scheduling conflicts. About 315 students are enrolled with few changes to existing schedules and several new offerings in English drama since 1750 and World History.
Monday noon in the college chapel members of the G O P started a Republican club at Franklin College. Rogece Freeman led the meeting with a committee to name the group draft a constitution and set officer elections. A later meeting is planned with state Republican leaders set to speak. The committee weighs affiliating with the Lincoln League.
A. M. McGuire of Indianapolis was in town Tuesday evening visiting his daughter, Fern McGuire, continuing Franklin advertisers patronage.
A chorus of faculty signals strong support for Friday night’s home game. The president cites a possible trip cancellation to attend if the team plays, while coaches and professors urge players to win and stay focused, with expectations of a decisive victory.
Coach warns the Friday night match with State Normal will be one of the stiffest Franklin has faced in years. Normalites Winters and Green stand out among a fast, accurate squad. Last Friday Normal beat Rose Poly 33 to 22 on Rose Poly’s floor, a result that may hint at the Butler game in Indianapolis. Prof Heath announces the curtain raiser features Hopewell versus Edinburg, both coached by State Normal men, promising an unusually hot contest. New lights at piracy corner and Power House will guide fans to the gym.
Ruth and Frank Beck welcomed a number of young people to their Lebanon home after a Friday night concert by a local quartet. Reports say the visiting quartet were royally entertained during their stay.
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