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Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1919

Page

2

Seniors Make Plans to Keep Wolf Away

Fifteen graduates plan teaching next fall with some pursuing other careers. Several will stay in school or work short terms, while others head to Chicago University, Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, or the Metropolitan for further study.

Arnold Davis Chicago University Esther Closson Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania Esther Berryhill Metropolitan Gladys Coles Russell Shirley Charles Cross Anne Tedford Esther Myer Pauline White Irene Chandler Bertha Garrett Orville Vétion Hazel Keller Conrad Hamilton

Co-Ed Tennis Champion Esther Closson Repeats Victory

Esther Closson won the co-ed tennis title for the third straight year, defeating Mildred Scott in straight sets 6-0 6-1 Thursday afternoon. The Student Council cup will bear Closson’s name twice as the champion for consecutive seasons.

Esther Closson Miss Closson Mildred Scott Miss Cloggan

Faculty Reception Tonight at Stott Hall

The annual faculty reception for the Seniors alumni and their friends occurs tonight at 8:00 o clock in Stott Hall. The event follows the week of festivities and gives departing students one last party. The college bulletin catalog has arrived and is being distributed now. Harry Bitters is limping from an injury suffered in the Indiana Franklin baseball game.

Stott | Hall Harry Bitters Indiana-Franklin Dramatic Club Mary Jane Polly Pogue Dean Belknap Grand Island Glee Club Press Club Butler

Highlights of 1918 19 at Franklin College

The 1918 19 year stood apart with the S A T C presence delaying fall classes and boosting enrollment. Influenza caused an extra break, but upon return activities flourished including plays, elections, parties, club events, sports, and commemorations. Notable alumni Ray mond Douthitt Dr Stott Lieut Hunt William McCoy and Lieut Russell Klyver among those lost.

Franklin la Comtesse d Raymond Douthitt Dr. Stott Lieut. Hunt William H. McCoy Lieut Russell P. Klyver

Biblical Department to Be Organized Soon at Franklin College

Franklin College will organize a Department of Bible this summer with Dr. P. L. Powell as head. Powell, a former pastor in Franklin and Hamilton, N Y, has chaired Homiletics at Colgate and studied at Lee and Stanford during leave. A Denison alum, he recently completed Bible study at Chicago University and will begin his duties August 1.

Franklin College P. L. Powell First Baptist Church Franklin Baptist Church Hamilton N. Y Powell Theological Seminary Colgate University Lee Stanford University California Denison University Chicago University Ithis

Annual Campaign for New Students Begins

After Commencement Franklin College launches a summer drive for new students. About 300 prospective names from chapel and 500 from alumni lists feed Coach John M Thurber’s statewide recruitment. The five year program aims to boost enrollment to a school history high as the College Quartet promotes Franklin nationwide.

John M. Thurber Franklin College Goodell Thirker Franklin College Quartet Herbert Thurston A. E. Davis Roy Hunter Royce Kinnick

Ten Baseball Players and Nine Tracksters Receive Letters

On Coach Thurber’s recommendation athletic letters were awarded to ten baseball men and nine track athletes. Baseball letter recipients include Captain Campbell Pruitt Kingsolver Ross Winsted Green Bittera Lowery Gale and Pike. Track letter recipients include Captain Cross Hamilton Kingsolver McClure Robertson Harrison Lowery Naugle and K Campbell.

Thurber Captain Campbell Pruitt Kingsolver Ross Winsted Green Bittera Lowery Gale Pike Cross Hamilton McClure Robertson Harrison Naugle K. Campbell

College organizations hold festivities across campus

The annual commencement time festivities of college groups unfold with sorority breakfasts and alumni gatherings. Pi Beta Phi hosted an alumni luncheon. Kappa Delta Rho held a banquet. Phi Alpha Pi alumni joined a new order. Phi Delta Theta plans a lawn banquet with Robt. A. Brown as principal speaker. Sigma Alpha Epsilon banquet followed a theater performance with toastmasters and notable responses.

Pi Beta Phi Pritchard Kappa Delta Rho Phi Alpha Pi Order Phi Delta Theta Elba L. Branigan Robt. A. Brown Indianapolis Phi

J H Thompson FinePhotographs Ticket Office

The notice lists J H Thompson as the fine photographs studio with a ticket office and waiting room located at the corner of Main and Madison Streets.

Main and Madison Streets

Train schedule snippet with Bard Bert Weedon note

S. E. Vandevier local agent announces daily trains with light and dark face times. E express and L limited are listed. Bert Weedon, G. F. P. A. Indianapolis, Ind.

A. M L— Limited Bert Weedon Indianapolis Ind

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