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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
1
The Franklin editorial urges a near total student council reorganization with three faculty members on an executive committee to oversee all business. It argues the plan would not cut the $1200 indebtedness quickly and favors a student manager system to restore finances over three years, while opposing full college control.
Delegates from most Indiana colleges met at Franklin College to revive the Indiana Intercollegiate Press Association after wartime inactivity. The reorganization aims to unite state colleges, promote scholarly interests, and publicize student activities and achievements.
A brief from an express official notes about a thousand bags lost monthly, likely including student trunks. It advises proper labeling with strong tags, reinforced eyelets, heavy cords, and legible ink with full details to prevent vacation disruptions or romance derailment.
Coach John M. Thurber announces baseball and track schedule changes adding two games with Earlham and dropping one with DePauw. Baseball dates include May 13 Butler at Franklin, May 16 I C A L Championship at Franklin, May 20 Indiana University at Bloomington, and May 23 Muncie State Normal at Muncie. Track features May 10 Earlham at Richmond, May 17 I C A L meet at Franklin, and May 31 State meet at Crawfordville.
A short notice urges careful marking of luggage with owner name and address to recover items. It cites examples from Thompson, photographer. Franklin Bakery. Moore Furniture Co. Ott's Laundry. Dr Hamor. Dr LeGrange and The Evening Star.
S. E. Vandevier local agent announces daily train service. Light face A.M. and black face P.M. E-Express and L-Limited trains listed. Bert Weedon and G. F. Indianapolis, Ind. are noted in the agency copy.
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