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Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1918

Page

2

Franklin college glee club closes successful 1918 season

The Franklin college men's glee club wraps up its 1918 season with a 14th public appearance and a concert before about 325 people at Fairland. Despite auto trouble delaying one trip, the troupe delivered an orderly program under Baptist Young People's Union sponsorship, earning praise for promoting education and gospel. Members listed include Jasper Scott, Merrill Webb, Royce Kinnick, Glenn Seitz, Omar Dayton, Harry Vandivier, Russell Shirley, Richard Crecraft, Russell Spear, Charles Overstreet, RB Roberts, Charles Farmer, Roy Hunter, Davis Harrison, Gordon Clevenger, Harold Campbell, and Andres Sendon.

Franklin College Clu Fairland Baptist Young People’s Union Jimmie Ross Boge's Glee Club Oe Eg BCU Jasper Scott Merrill Webb Royce Kinnick Glenn Seitz Omar Dayton Harry Vandivier Russell Shirley Richard Crecraft Russell Spear Charles Overstreet Roberts Charles Farmer Roy Hunter Davis Harrison Gordon Clevenger Harold Campbell Andres Sendon

Special Lyceum Lectures Promised By Local Y M C A Cabinet

The Y M C A announces two lectures by prominent men to be staged over two weeks here. The program, led by Herbert Thurston, aims to provide a college linked lecture series during winter months. The first speaker next Thursday will be Rev I A Hayward of Seymour First Baptist Church, a Wisconsin native now based in Indiana and noted as a lyceum speaker.

Herbert Thurston I. A. Hayward First Baptist Sharch Seymour Hayward Wisconsin Indiana

Katherine Ruthven Guests at Dolly Wells Home

Katherine Ruthven spent the weekend with Dolly Wells at Wells home in Edinburg.

Katherine Ruthven Dolly Wells Edinburg

Scandal and campus life mix in spring chatter

The piece weaves rumors of a deputy found with a college belle in a dark tower, a freshman quip about favors from a Sig Alph party, and notes on summer students petitioning for roller skates. It hints at campus tensions, sports talk, and mischief as spring arrives on campus.

J. Beecher

DePauw Tigers Football Troubles Referee Decisions

The DePauw Tigers are described as aggressive players who dislike losses and frequently clash with officials. The text recalls their past as the DePauw Sisters and notes their kicking tendencies and past league expulsion attempts, ending with a critical reflection on their character.

Crecraft Likely To Face Smith In Final At Franklin Tourney

Richard Crecraft advances to the finals of the Franklin College I C A L tennis tourney after beating Harvey 6 1 6 1 in the semifinal. He will meet the Porter Smith winner in the final, with the title likely decided this afternoon on the east court.

Crecraft Smith Tourney Harvey Richard Crecraft Fairmount Academy Ceecraft Porter - Smith

Misnamed names and coaching notes from the college

The passage cites coach Fisher or Fischer and mentions figures like Rev. F. G. Kenny, class of 1899, in a role at Fort Harrison. It notes ongoing association with students including references to Weill, Tigers, and a building secretary position in Building No. 1.

F. G. Kenny YIM. G. A. Work Fort Harrison

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