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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
1
The Franklin newspaper is listed as second class matter, mailed from Franklin Indiana with filing date November 18 1908 under the act of March 3 1879.
The May 10 1918 issue lists editorial staff including William Book Nellie Eikenberry and associate editor Yandell Cline. Reporters Esther Myer Marion Ross Jesse Wolford Richard Crecrapt Marguerite Campbell Katherine Book. Business manager Pleasant Huffman circulation Meyer Andres Sendon. Volume XV No 30.
A letter from B Nelp lauds senior athlete and scholar Nedp for supporting a prize for scholarly achievement and campus development. The writer calls Nedp a patriot to his alma mater and urges continued student advancement.
The annual college dinner drew strong attendance and praise. Prof Roberts and his committees organized the event, with Baptist ladies serving, while townspeople joined in a lasting sense of fellowship between students and locals.
The government calls for intensified War Savings efforts with a statewide drive the week of May 27 in Indiana to raise 7 500 000 from Thrift Stamp sales. Officials expect at least 2 50 worth of stamps per person in the county and state as the movement gains understanding. Indiana already ranks third nationally in Thrift Stamp activities and school workers have organized effectively to promote the effort.
The Indianapolis Star notes the War Savings Stamp plan aims to mobilize millions to invest small amounts like 2.50 each, creating a $20 million pool. It emphasizes that many contributors cannot buy Liberty Bonds but still support the war effort while earning interest backed by the government.
A Columbus Republic editorial rebukes claims college diplomas are useless for wage earners. It argues education shapes character and benefits society beyond mere monetary gain, contrasts avarice with scholarly values, and defends higher learning against anti intellectual sentiment.
In a friend letter Jesse Belymer writes about his surroundings in a French village near historic ruins. He mentions his lieutenant George Middleton, ex-19, or Edinburg, as part of the camp or unit.
Helen Glessner visits her grandmother’s residence near Shelbyville for a weekend gathering.
Orville Roberts received word from the U S Office of the Surgeon General about a new vocational instructor post in a forthcoming service branch. The program, first used in Canada to teach disabled soldiers trades, aims to help ill or wounded U S troops on the front return to self support. Roberts, a Franklin High School manual trainer, is expected to join, leaving his popular post as he brings skills in woodwork, machine and electrical training. Also noted are $65 remaining on Y M C A war pledges and Miss Mary Elizabeth Branham visiting Anne Jedford.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledges George Mattingly while debates and sermons mark weekend events at Sullivan. Lebanon high school crowd attends commencement. Barnett brothers visit Franklin friends. Colgate grants Doctor of Laws to President Gondell. Goldie Spencer visits Indianapolis dinner. 1918 1901 staff auditions approach. Prof Herriott Palmer attends state teachers meeting in Indianapolis.
A brief item notes W S 8 B at a wartime stamp drive urging citizens to buy war savings stamps as a patriotic duty. The notice stresses support for the war effort through simple lettered slogans.
Coach John M Thurber commemorates August Sundvall as a versatile student leader and athlete from Wisconsin who embraced service, leadership in Y M C A groups, public speaking and theater, and who sacrificed his life in battle. The piece honors his fearlessness and impact on Franklin College amid wartime sacrifice.
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