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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
4
A committee drafting the constitution and bylaws for the proposed women's press association has not reported yet. Plans call for organization to take effect this year with press work starting, but no petition to Theta Sigma Phi will be submitted until next fall.
Traveling secretary Miss Ruth Stolte of the Y W C A visited Franklin Wednesday. She spoke at the cabinet meeting in the afternoon and led the regular Y W C A meeting that night. Marjorie Young provided special music. Miss Helen Webb returned to Franklin after a year at West Middleton High School.
Franklin defeats Butler 14 to 7 in an Eastern division showdown as Kingsolver Ross and Green power the attack with home runs and multi hit output. Franklin leads the race with two wins over Butler while Butler dropped a clash with Earlham in a key league contest.
The American War Mothers formed in Indiana in 1917 to unite mothers and daughters of service members. Mrs. Alice M. French organized efforts, mobilizing county chapters and holding state meetings in 1917 and 1918. Indiana became headquarters, reflecting a national expansion with governors appointing state mothers and a first national convention held in Indianapolis in August 1918.
A campus event features a New York comedy and free attractions with general admission set at fifteen cents. Side shows abound as many college organizations participate with acts. A coed swimming regatta is planned.
A campus program features a secretary speaker discussing an American soldier in France and peace conference issues. The event includes two men's glee club numbers and a special class stunt. The mystery of after chapel meetings will be explained. rumors of freshmen and junior stunts, no dates or flowers, and a hinted Kentucky steal add to the evening’s flavor.
A Franklin College committee plans a memorial tablet to honor War Mothers who gave their lives for the country. The dedicatory address may be delivered by Lieut. Col. Everson. A Franklin War Mothers table will feature at the Alumni Day banquet. eligibility extends to alumnae with sons in the service and graduates or undergraduates who served.
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