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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1918

Page

4

First Round Concludes in Local Men’s Tennis Tourney

With byes and forfeits shaping the draw only two first round matches finished. Creevatt beat Hunter 6-2 6-1, last year’s champion appears set to repeat. Overstreet advanced by default bon final progress with Harvey 6-0 6-0 over Shirley. Reeves, Smith, Kin nick, Smith and Ross drew byes. Cline beat Porter by default.

Creevatt Litte Hunter Overstreet Harvey Shirley Reeves Smith Kinnick Ross Cline Porter Harvey-Reeves

Davis speaks on what men expect of women as Christians

W C A A L E Davis addresses Y W C A about the future role of women. He argues women will be expected to think act and do more, especially as Christian college women. He notes civilization gives women a great part to play and outlines men’s expectations respectfully.

Ale. Davis Y. W. the Ehose Domen Colege

White Plague Threatens France as Red Cross Aids Fight

The article contrasts tuberculosis with battlefield casualties, noting France relies on American Red Cross help to battle the White Plague. It praises the drive to open 300 tuberculosis dispensaries and repurpose hospitals, with Red Cross doctors and nurses dedicating themselves to this fight as a debt repayment to France. It ends with a milkman exchange about rain.

Red Cross America American Red Cross France Sted Cross

H S Sectional Meet Sentries Listed for Goodell Field Event

A noisy fragment lists entrants for the H S sectional meet at Goodell Field on the 18th with many athlete names and events such as 20 yard dash 440 yard dash mile run hurdles and field events. The note ends with a humorous guard line at Camp Taylor about a rookie from the dairy lunch and a countersign.

Camp Taylor

High School Track Meet Promises Exciting City Contests

Tomorrow Goodell field hosts a state sectional high school track meet with Franklin Jushville Soelbyville Martinsville and Greenwood entries. Prof RG Roberts and Coach J M Thurber oversee events. The winner advances to state competition in Lafayette next Saturday.

Goodell Franklin Jushville Soelbyville Martinsville Greenwood Rg, Roberts J. M. Thurber Eam Wis Lafayette Friddie White Hunter Hack and Winkler Shelbyville

Y M C A Exchange Leaders Plan Triangle Program

Y M C A and Y M C A exchanged leaders this week. Y W officers Anne Tedford Esther Myer Inez Owen and Esther Closson led the plan. They explored the basis of the triangle with mental physical spiritual and the moral. Irene Chandler played piano and Esther Closson sang. The slogan Be Square remained with the men. The program was a success and likely to recur annually.

Y. M Y. W Anne Tedford Esther Myer Inez Owen Esther Closson Irene Chandler

Freshman Pride and a Math Misstep in Class

A school cheer honors freshmen and yearlings while a blonde freshman struggles in math. Professor Hodge asks a question twice. a neighbor whispers the answer. The student mishears the hint and proclaims an incorrect fraction, seventy seven over eight.

Prof. Hodge

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