Conference to Boost Patriotism and College Life
A meeting attracts students from Indiana to South Dakota with five key reasons cited: educational and religious influence, low expenses, recreation, and broad views from attendees who include veterans from Europe. Speakers include John R. Mott and bishops Henderson and McDowell, among others, aiming to address wartime problems at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Michigan
North
South Dakota
Europe
United States
John R. Mott
T. 8. Henderson
Melvin E. Trotter
Dad" Elliott
Raymond Robins
Pi Beta Phi Entertain at Covert Home with Fresher Stunts
Pi Beta Phi held a Saturday evening event at Josephine Covert's home one mile north of Franklin. Thirty-nine couples attended at 6:30, traveled by car, sat on the floor, and enjoyed buttermilk and cornbread served in tin cups. Lanterns lit a bonfire for a weinerwurst treat and marshmallow toast, followed by freshmen-led stunts and songs. Refreshments were in national colors with pennants in wine and silver as favors. Guests included Ellen Payne Martha Drybread Doris Kelly Helen Gleason Carol Meeks from Shelbyville and chaperones Prof Stewart Miss Brown Scotsburg Ala Prof Roberts and Prof Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Beta Phi
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
Josephine Covert
Franklin
Amy Sutton
Fraternity
Pi Phi
Ellen. Payne
Marthena Drybread
Doris. Kelly
Helen Gleasner
Carol Meeks
Shelbyville
Lemmon
New Albany
Everingham
School organization selects executive committee members
The article lists four elected officers and eight retiring officers from a college group. Richard Payne, Clarence Mitchell, Fannie Hopkins, and Paul Foxworthy join the executive committee, while Philip Schmith leads as retiring president with Swan Swenson and Nellie Eikenberry stepping down. Pres. Douthitt assumes duties now as the council plans for the next year amid uncertain wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Eikenberry
Vance Curtis
Phi Alpha Pi
Russell Wilson
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Clarence Henderson
Phi Delta Theta
Mae Robertson
Iota Psi Nu
Magdalene Schmith
Pi Beta Phi
Clarence Lowe
Regina Helm
Independents
Esther Wilson
Delta Delta Delta
Track Meet Canceled After Baseball Slugfest
A muddled summary notes a baseball game with Matthe ws and Cully among hitters, followed by a canceled track meet with Earlham scheduled earlier. The report mentions Swenson and James pitching actions and an umpire Geisel while referencing visitors Ray Hunter of Columbus and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jad Han
Brett
Holimyr
James
Mathws
Smith
Paulus
McNity
Franklin
Hanover
Matthews
Cully
Campbell
Curtis
McNulty
Balse
Swenson
Geisel
Indianapolis
Pi Beta Phi Mother's Day Celebration Highlights
Pi Beta Phi held an informal Friday afternoon party May 1 for mothers and patronesses. Pruitt of Edinburg and Mrs Everingham of Huntaville Ill attended as out of town guests. A musical program entertained, then light refreshments were served by Ellen Payne Doris Kelly and Marthena Drybread. Carnations were favors. Mrs Pickerel attended as a guest. Elizabeth Lemmon visited Indianapolis with her mother. Helen Webb 47 returned home from teaching near Columbia City. Charles Goodell 60 of President August Sundvall visited Franklin. Sunny is in Chicago university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Beta Phi
Lemmon
New Albany
Pruitt
Edinburg
Everingham
Huntaville, Ill
Ellen, Payne
Doris Kelly
Marthena
Mrs. Pickerel
Elizabeth
Indianapolis
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J. M. Henderson
D. B. Kelly
Hanna's Quality Grocery
M. Tilson & Sons
the Fraternity
The
Ida Mn
Frankli
Su Frank
Nelp
Craig
M'Chin
Roberts
Nary
Lin
Earlham
Ray, Hunter
Columbus
Hélen Webb
Columbia City
Charles Goodell
Sundvall
Chicago
University
John Farnnwvald
Prather
Baller Bros,’ Bakery
Woods’ Rexall Store
Union Trust Company
Franklin, Indaina 7 Real Estate, Insurance
A. Wilson
Chas. B. Henderson
Franklin National Bank
United States Depository
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