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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
2
Alumni are urged to submit nominations during Commencement Week as per the association constitution. Members should mail the completed form to Clarence E. Arnett, secretary, with life or annual dues to cast their ballot for President, Vice-President, and Secretary.
The article explains that daylight saving time goes into effect Sunday at 2:00 a.m. and continues until October 1, shifting schedules for Franklin College students. It notes confusion over the one hour shift, plans to adjust alarms, and the impact on class times and daily routines as days lengthen.
Franklin’s basketball team, led by Captain Ross and Campbell with Smart delivering big plays, edged DePauw 20 to 17 after a 33 to 34 win earlier in January. Hatton dominated the Hanover and State Normal games, while Earlham fell 20 to 12 as Franklin closed in on the championship. The squad’s defense and crowd energy, including the band and yell leader Spear, powered a season turning point.
Franklin College ends its season as statewide champions with a strong 3 5 7 point total and 244 points conceded. Purdue topped them once, but Franklin’s 54 to 4 win over Butler and standout performances by Campbell Smart Ross and Tilson anchored a dominant campaign. The Blue and White are poised to repeat next year.
In a competitive tally Franklin defeats Hanover 41 to 20 and Purdue earns likely first place with a win over Franklin. Wabash beats Indiana and Notre Dame boosts its standing, while Butler and Hanover battle for cellar position. The state rankings list Franklin second, followed by Wabash, Indiana, Notre Dame, DePauw, Centrals, Earlham, State Normal, Rose Poly, Hanover and Butler.
Fragmentary lines mention piston rings and rusty nails as hints of car trouble. The text suggests many motorists with mortgaged homes face financial strain causing business failure or hardship in maintaining vehicles. The readable portion lacks clear events or entities.
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