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Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1920

Page

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Missionary and Baccalaureate Sermons Set for June 6

Dr I A Agar efficiency secretary of the Northern Baptist Convention will deliver the missionary sermon to the graduating class and Rev Frederick E Taylor of Indianapolis will give the baccalaureate sermon both at the First Baptist church on Sunday June 6 The recital by Mrs Bruner and joint programs with Prof Johnston are slated for June 1 and June 3 with the Juniors planning a May 28 reception for seniors and a meeting soon to discuss a further plan.

I. A. Agar General Board of Promotion The Northern Baptist Convention New York City Frederick E. Taylor First Baptist Church Indianapolis Goodell Agar Franklin Taylor Tor Bruner Stott Hall Prof. Johnston

King Jazz Stunts and Food Highlight Scientific Banquet

Members of the Scientific Association plan a six o'clock banquet at the Baptist Church this evening featuring jazz performances by each department and a three course meal. A secret program of stunts promises thrills, with Agnes White leading the social committee and special guests including the president and Mrs. Godell, Bean, Mrs. Sherwood, and the wives of professor members.

Scientific Association Baptist Church Agnes White C. E. Godell Bean Sherwood

Thurber and twelve tracksters head to DePauw meet

Coach Thurber and a dozen Franklin track team members left at 9 37 this morning for Greencastle to face DePauw in the second meet of the season. The squad arrives worn from colds and sprains but Thurber hopes to win multiple events against a strong DePauw lineup.

Thurber Greencastle Franklin DePauw Indiana University

Senior Gala Day Committees Named At Franklin College

Florence Merrill selects Ralph Thurston to lead a senior class committee to coordinate a spring gala with the faculty committee led by Coach Thurber. The May Day Queen selection remains undecided as plans progress with members Mary Huckleberry Agnes White Lavina Schrencker Edith Cribbs Warren Winchester Gerald Branigin and Charles Farmer on the senior group while Professors R C Roberts and Dwight Heath join the faculty panel.

Franklin College Ralph Thurston Florence Merrill Thurber Mary Huckleberry Agnes White Lavina Schrencker Edith Cribbs Warren Winchester Gerald Branigin Charles Farmer R. C. Roberts Dwight. Heath

Old Man Bye Looms Strong in Tournaments

Eleven women and twenty five men entered the men and women's singles tennis tournaments. Drawings for opponents and byes were made Thursday and several matches were scheduled for this afternoon. The first round should finish this week. Emma DeWitt Vories was brides maid at the marriage of her sister Tanthe to James McDanell of Warsaw Kentucky.

Kimbrough Teagardin Scott-Vandivier Cribbs-Collins Humphreys-Cook Roberts McArth Emma DeWitt Vories Miss Tanthe James McDanell Warsaw Sparta Kentucky McDanell Miss Vories

Almanac board inks engraving contract for 1922 annual

Stanley Schenck announces a six percent price increase with Dahn and Ollier Engraving for next year’s Almanack. The contract can be canceled if a cheaper bid is found and allows price drops before publication. Lloyd Cook will name department editors soon as photo collection begins for fall work.

Stanley Schenck Bress Adahhi Almanai Dahn and Ollier Almanack Board Lloyd Cook

New Staff Selection System At The Franklin Board

The Franklin Board and TH staff will use a new hiring method blending two former systems. Candidates must submit two papers one editorial and one straight news story and perform assignment work under the editorial department. A month of directed tasks will supplement the evaluation alongside past work and interest shown.

Franklin Franklin Board TH. Franklin

Franklin College clocks vary causing class hour confusion

A student reports six clocks on the Franklin College campus show conflicting times. The bookstore bell clock runs five minutes fast versus the treasurer’s office standard used by Western Union time, with readings from 3:46 to 3:50 pm across library, dormitory hall, and fundal clocks. Reverend Cassius M. Carter, class of 1887, visited Monday.

Franklin College Western Union

No Let Up Planned to Reach 3.5 Million Goal

Dr. A J Vining of the New World Campaign in Indiana and Franklin College secretary says the drive will continue until the full 3.5 million is raised. He notes Indiana has already raised 4.6 million and Northern Baptist Convention has subscribed 49 million according to latest reports.

A. J. Vining The New World Indiana Franklin Colege Franklin Nte Fae States, Inc Cout Janning Dy. Vining Northern Baptist’ Convention

Franklin College Quartet Plans Wednesday High School Concert

The Franklin College Quartet will perform a home concert next Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium. Tickets are in student hands and many expect strong attendance. The program includes secular and sacred pieces with solos by John Barnett and Kenneth An i Andrews, featuring mostly new material. The group is resting this weekend to be in top shape for the show.

Franklin College John Barnett Kenneth Ani Andrews Hone Stunt Pat Aes Franklin Preople Harid

Nack Staff Hopes to Quit Work Soon

Last sheet of copy for the Junior Annual will be in printers hands by Monday editor-in-chief Fred Robertson believes. The staff finishes copy and proofs. Indianapolis Printing Arts Co. praises the staff for producing a large volume in a short time. The Almanack is expected on campus before graduation. The college orchestra impressed during the Student Council movie series with Jean Waldo directed.

Fred Robertson Indianapolis Printing Arts Company Robertson Belive

Pan-Hellenic Dinner Plans Announced for First Baptist

Theodosia Beasley announces the Pan-Hellenic dinner at the First Baptist Church dining room Monday. Beta Phi’s Helen Bailey will be toastmistress with toasts from Irene Chandler Mildred Parker Margaret Williams Fern Me Guire Marian Rosa and others. Musical and literary features accompany the four course semi formal dinner. tickets suggest a larger turnout than previous years.

Helen Bailey Beta Phi Chandler Mildred Marjorie Young Theodosian Beasley Doris Deer Irene Chandler Mildred Parker Margaret Williams Fern Guire Marian Rosa Franklin College

Merrill New Head Of Language Body Chosen

Professor H Merrill will head the Language Association with Emma DeWitt Vories as secretary treasurer and Norma Merrill as a third executive board member. Spiker steps down to Franklin College and plans for a fall picnic were discussed with Norma Merrill named to organize.

Emms Vories Norma Merrill Merrill Association Emma DeWitt Vories Rotary Prof Spiker Franklin College

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Agar and Taylor Cassius M. Carter Monay Vening Gollege Big Gongert NACK Student Council Imany Jean Waldo Helen Chiley Merrill New
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