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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
4
The Franklin published weekly by Franklin College students reports on campus life and staff notes. It notes editors and business staff, lists alumni reporters from Greek letters, and includes a brief campus cheer about the Hanover game and the song Hail to Franklin.
The Tomlinson Hall event showcased several surprises with subjects focused on social evils reflecting a nationwide awakening. Each school produced strong orators and the first and second places were well earned. Notre Dame’s absence was noted and appreciation for the winner’s two years of work is expressed.
Siasm began immediately for next year's contest. It is a wise plan. Let's try it.
A campus dinner aims to unite students and townspeople with talks by Dr. W L Bryan of Indiana University and others. The drive emphasizes a new endowment fund and hints at a possible June 25 commencement date to extend spring vacation, urging attendance and support despite cold weather.
The Dormantiacs staged a high class gymnasium circus in two rings with paid seats. Merle Deputy performed an aeroplane jump while Mildred Merrill Freda Sink and Hazel Sanders wowed the crowd with high jumps and ring master duties. Oakey Miles drew praise as a rising star and Marie Ditmars showed strong trapeze work. The next show promises wild animal acts and louder calliope music.
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