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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
4
A satirical portrait of college life and its students as a mix of Broadway fantasies and financial folly. The piece jokes that youths spend dad’s money for four to five years of indulgence, degrees turned to debauchery, and evenings in revelry. It ends noting that few truly pursue genuine education.
Margaret Miller was absent from school on Monday due to the death of her aunt Mrs. Sherman Magaw as reported in local notices.
The piece highlights the Franklin team last season with captain Lowery hampered by illness, Neip and Bowen forming an unbeatable guard duo, and strong forwards Hastings, Ross, and McClain delivering notable play. Ora Beerbower and several subs are praised for perseverance as coach Thurber guides a resilient squad despite sickness and gaps. A local note adds an upcoming girls’ meeting led by Miss Richardson.
W C A officers form a cabinet with Ruth Graham as secretary Bather Myer as treasurer Vanela Deer chairs finance Anne Tedford leads Bible study Trene Chandler heads social Esther Wilson leads missionary Elizabeth Lemmon chairs association news Jessie Wolford heads Geneva Agnes White leads social service Mary Phillips heads home Reba Craven serves on the group.
Phi Alpha Pi fraternity entertained more than thirty guests Saturday evening in a St Patrick's Day party chaperoned by a parent. The event featured casual socializing and a festive atmosphere for the group of friends.
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