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Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1919

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War Mothers Alumni Day planned at Franklin College

Plans for Alumni Day center on the college honor roll and war service. A memorial tablet for Franklin College dead will be dedicated. Mrs. Alice M. French, founder of the American War Mothers, will participate and a charter for Franklin College War Mothers will be sought. Lieut. Col. W. G. Everson may speak at the banquet. The celebration theme focuses on Franklin College’s war record. A new flag campaign and Italian front service are noted.

W. G. Everson Franklin C. E. Goodell Alice M. French American War Mothers’ Organization Franklin’ College War Mothers College Mra Sumiphayeemdaceeee Tagliamento Goodell

Never missed a day at school since 1904

Miss Esther Berryhill of Indianapolis has never missed a day of school since starting in the first grade at Lew Wallace school and has never been tardy. A Franklin and Short Ridge graduate, she also never missed a recitation and her grades, mostly A’s, have been consistently high. She considers her record unremarkable.

Esther Berryhill Lew Wallace School Indianapolis Shortridge High School Franklin Miss Berryhill

Personal notes on Misa Aline Root and Mabel Toombs

Misa Aline Root ex twenty one visited friends over Sunday and Monday. She has been teaching school this winter and expects to be in college next fall. Miss Mabel Toombs nineteen fourteen has returned to her home in Franklin after completing her year’s work as principal of Kirklin high school. Miss Toombs was a chapel visitor Monday morning.

Misa Aline Root Mabel Toombs Franklin Kirklin High School Miss Toombs

Gobs of Fun to Be Held in Franklin College Gym

Franklin College announces a Tuesday 7:00 PM Fun Frolic in the big gymnasium. The event, styled as a three ring circus, aims to raise money to pay off the motion picture machine debt and provide entertainment for about five hundred local residents.

Recreation Hall Lo College Franklin

Annual May Day Festival Planned by Faculty and Seniors

Committees drawn from the faculty and Senior class prepare the annual May Day program likely for mid month. Faculty committee includes Herriott Palmer as chair along with Roberts Thurber and Bernault. Senior class chairs are Margaret Miller Anne Tedford and Conrad Hamilton. event coordinated with faculty support.

Herriott Palmer R. C. Roberts John M. Thurber Arthur J. Bernault Margaret Miller Anne Tedford Conrad Hamilton

S A T C Unit May Take Part In Welcome Home Event

If state authorities request, Franklin's S A T C unit will join the Welcome Home celebration in Indianapolis next Thursday. College exercises will pause for at least a half day and many students plan to attend the afternoon events. Fred Robertson, former first sergeant, now leads the outfit for the parade with plans for a special car for the local crowd.

Franklin Indianapolis Fred Robertson

Thurston Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests From Summitville

Mr and Mrs Herbert Thurston entertained at Sunday dinner Misses Ethel Thurston and Bernice Mullins of Summitville Edith Heritage Edith Wright Mary Purviance Ray Tomlinson Alonzo Harvey Ralph Thurston and Harold Harding. Patronise our advertisers.

Herbert Thurston Ethel Thurston Bernice Mullins Summitville Edith Heritage Edith Wright Mary Purviance Ray Tomlinson Alonzo Harvey Ralph Thurston Harold Harding

Franklin and Hanover clash in title bid in today’s game

Franklin faces Hanover this afternoon in what could decide the eastern circuit title of the S C A L. Captain Spud Campbell moves to the mound with Herschell Winsted shifted to infield. freshmen may see outfield duty as Thurber reshapes the lineup. Franklin beat Butler 14 to 4 in the prior game and eyes another win to secure the circuit crown.

Franklin Hanover Butler Thurber Spud Campbell Herschell Winsted Blue and Gold Earlham

Enrollment Tops 46 for Summer Session Aimed at 100

Forty six students registered for the summer session, a larger early turnout than expected. Dr. H. N. Sherwood, director, expects total enrollment to reach at least 100 by year end. Enrollees this week include Everett Amos Kirklin Agnes Bowles Franklin Claude McDonald Fairland William H. McGrew Peru Hazel Rhode Columbus Mabel Toombs Franklin Eula Morrison North Vernon Eunice Morrison North Vernon. Next enrollment date is May 26 as high schools close, with numbers expected to double. Another entry date is June 18 for a twelve weeks course.

H. N. Sherwood Everett Amos Kirklin Agnes Bowles Franklin Claude McDonlad Fairland William H. McGrew Peru Hazel Rhode Columbus Mabel Toombs Eula Morrison North Vernon Eunice Morrison

Not Co Ed Tennis Tourney Plans Move Ahead

Plans for a co ed tennis tournament and later a mixed doubles event are being arranged and should be finalized within a week. Entries may be left with Miss Marian Chard or posted on the Chandler hall bulletin board. Esther Clagson, last year’s winner, shows good form, with several freshmen noted as fast accurate players.

Dinner Set Aims To Match Former Glory At Founders Day

Founders Day dinner at Recreation Hall draws big student turnout with a more lavish menu than before. Rev J B Ferguson returned from France will headline, with a 6 pm reception in Shirk Hall library and an informal supper intended to recreate Franklin era spirit.

Recreation Hall Shirk Hall

Athletic schedule for coming week at Indianapolis Hanover and Richmond

Paceday May 6 features I C A L baseball series with Butler at Indianapolis. May 8 continues with Hanover at Hanover. May 10 hosts track meet with Earlham in Richmond.

Butler Indianapolis Hanover Earlham Richmond

Pan-Hellenic Luncheon Draws 125 at Franklin College

About 125 alumnae actives and patronesses from three coed Greek letter groups attended the Pan-Hellenic dinner at First Presbyterian church in Franklin. An informal reception preceded the meal with hollow square table layouts and arms on place cards. Toasts followed the three course dinner presented by Phi Alpha Pi with honorees Misaee Mary Teagardin Mable Hayes Clara Evans and Rachel Bicknell.

Franklin College First Presbyterian Church Phi Alpha Pi Misaee Mary Teagardin Mable Hayes Clara Evans Rachel Bicknell Sufiday

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WAR Mothers Alice Doc” Moeller Roy Hunter Jap” Scott Bunny” Reeve Great Lakes U. S Prof. Palmer Campbell Butler National The Baptists J. B. Ferguson
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