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Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1919

Page

3

Ross Upsets Carnahan In Tight Tennis Semi Final

Matt Ross defeated William Carnahan in a three set semifinal 6-3 2-6 7-5 to reach the final. Harvey beat Hunter to set up the final round in a slower earlier match on campus.

Matt” Ross William Carnahan Harvey-Hunter Harvey Sailor Ross Carnahan Harvey- Hunter Matt Hiowever Lawford Deuce Southport

GO-EDS Embrace Outdoor Coed Tennis Scene

Co ed tennis gains attention on campus as dormitory residents flood the outdoor courts each evening. Learners show promise while Esther Closeon plays well and Mildred Scott aims for championship honors amid growing interest in the sport.

Esther Closeon Mildred Scott

Up Here They Join Anvil Chorus

A fragmented clipping notes political tension with Mexico and Hungarian Reds prepared to fight, linking revolutions and defeats as warnings, while references to Atlanta and Omaha papers frame the chaotic political climate.

That Mons Jazz Profs Leving and Schwerke Debate

An article questions the origin and meaning of jazz, tracing it to New Orleans bands like Razz's Band. It explains jazz as rhythmic, accented playing across brass and wind instruments, warns piano cannot produce true jazz, and notes the leader must curb musicians' embellishments.

America New Orleans Razz St. Charles Hotel Winter Garden New York

Franklin Men Return With 3 Service Bars

Four Franklin men who served in World War I return from Base Hospital 32 and the 150th Field Artillery. Hallie Hamilton and Erwin MacDonald from Lebanon and Harry Gillmore from Franklin City, plus Lewis Merrell ex 20, all earned three gold service stripes. Merrell saw extended front-line service in France and Germany. They may come back to Franklin next fall to resume their education.

Rainbow Franklin Base Hospital Hallie Hamilton Harry Gilmore Erwin MacDonald Hamilton MacDonald Lebanon Gillmore Indianapolis France Lewis Merrell Merrell 150Th Field Artillery Germany America

Esther Berryhill Chosen Queen of May

Esther Berryhill is selected queen of May while Miss Closson finished third with 27 ballots. The remaining maid counts used seconds and thirds, disqualifying firsts under 27 unless paired with many seconds and thirds. Misa Book led with 43 ballots, Ritchey 41, Thompson 39, and Miller 34.

Esther Berryhill Miss Closson Maids of Honor Misa Book Ritchey Miss Thompson Miss Miller

Athletic schedule changes modify baseball and track games

Coach John M. Thurber announces baseball games with Earlham added and DePauw dropped. The revised schedule lists Indiana University at Bloomington on May 20 and Muncie State Normal at Muncie on May 28. Track changes shift the I C A L meet to Franklin on May 17 and the state meet to Crawfordville on May 31.

John M. Thurber Earlham DePauw Indiana University At Bloomington Muncie State Normal Muncie Franklin Crawfordville

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Ross Victor Hunter Esther Closson Atlanta Constitution Mexico Omaha Prof Leving Schwerke Europe Franklin Opera House Sirens the Sea Louise Lovely Carmel Myers Jack Mulhall William Russell THE Citizens National Bank United States Depository Stainbrook & Ballard B. A. Devore City East Jefferson Street Wile-Casady Company Franklin College Glee Club First Baptist Church Our
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