Franklin hosts thirteenth Indiana high school meet in style
Franklin college welcomed the Indiana High School Athletic Association track and field meet, a large crowd enjoying hospitality, with Prof. R. Chester Roberts and Coach John M. Thurber as general managers. Officials included J. D. Lightbody, C. H. Thurber, and C. L. Reagan, among many alumni and students.
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Franklin
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Franklin College
Earlham
Wabash
Pres. Hanley
R. Chester Roberts
John M. Thurber
Will A. Burton
Dr. Klyver
Burton
Russell Klyver
Richard Crecraft
Richard Payne
Wayne Merrill
J. D. Lightbody
Chicago
Clarence Thurber
Purdue
Thurber
Julian Carter
Chester Steffey
Congratulations to Prof Thurber on track meet success
The Board of Control congratulates Prof John M Thurber of Franklin Indiana for the track meet, noting no objections from any state section and praising preparation and success. The message thanks him for his time and energy and sends best regards from the Board and Bell.
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Board of Control
New Acquaintances in Life and Friendship
A quote by Johnson on forming new acquaintances as life advances. It argues that not cultivating new friendships leads to loneliness and stresses keeping friendships in constant repair.
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Johnson
Butler Defeats Franklin in Close Tennis Match
Butler over Franklin in straight sets both singles and doubles after a tight 10-8 first set. Kramer and Wooda, Woods Montgomery and Klyver starred for Butler as Woods handled local volleys. Mayno leads Rose Poly with Mayno and Montgomery winning doubles. Mayno runner up in singles.
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Butler
Franklin
Kluver
Montgomery
Franklin College
Klyver
Woods
Kramer
Wooda
Wente
Rose Poly
Hanover
Mayno
Wabash Repeats Baseball Triumph Over Franklin in Crowded Finale
Wabash College defeated Franklin 4 to 4 at Crawfordsville last Friday to claim the 1916 state baseball championship. Swenson delivered a standout performance but saw little support as Franklin outhit the Scarlet team two to one and failed in clutch moments. In the sixth, Eby broke his ankle sliding into second, removing a key Wabash fielder and reshaping the contest.
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Wabashi
Franklin College
Crawfordsville
Swenson
Franklin Lads
Scarlets
Wabash
Eby
Little Giants
Butler falls to Franklin as Lefty Beard shines on mound
Franklin edges Butler 5 to 4 in a pitching dominated game. Culley’s ball tosser kept hits scarce while Overstreet drove a three bagger and a two bagger. Craig and Neto stood out for Franklin as the losers showed flashes of strength despite the narrow defeat.
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Butler
Franklin
Culley
Overstreet
Slaughter House
Craig
Neto
Life's Dream and Self Victory Quote
A short reflection frames life as a fleeting dream and suffering, quoting Napoleon on living and the sincere man’s constant struggle to master himself. The line emphasizes transient existence and inner victory as timeless themes.
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Napoleon
Home Town Poem Sung at Charlotte Emerson Club
The Charlotte Emerson club met at Mrs. Lydia Brown’s home to close the year’s work on Indiana studies. Roscoe G. Stott read The Song of the Home Town written after a Franklin visit, praising welcome and continuity in the little home town. Mrs. Featherngill reported Indiana Historical Society growth and work, and Mrs. Taunton spoke on Indiana’s Centennial Forecast.
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Featherngill
Indiana Historical Society
Taunton
Indiana
Poem Pays Tribute to Dr Stott on Eightieth Birthday
Friends of Dr William T Stott receive a folder announcing his eightieth birthday at Franklin College. A poem by Roscoe Gilmore Stott honors his father with lines about learning, giving, teaching youth, and enduring faith through eighty years of service.
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Dr. Stott
William T. Stott
Franklin College
Artist Mr Banks and Milburn Courting Comment
A London Telegraph quip notes an artist Mr Banks asks if his wife paints well while Miss Milburn compliments her looks and youth, provoking a light exchange on artistic abilities and appearance.
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Mr. Banks
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. H. Thurber
P. van Riper
B. Dyer
R. Hougham
C. L. Reagan
G. M. Lyons
H. F. Thurston
A. Sundvall
R. Pavy
C. Mullikin
P. Hatfield
H. Gilmore
D. Bogard
H. Doub
C. Arnett
R. Kluver
H. Dickinson
E. Dils
O, Roberts
R. Payne
W. Roberts
D. Smith
R. Moeller
D, Beerhower
W. White
H. Vandivier
P. Huntington
W. Book
C. Williams
G.templeton
J. Mayfield
L. Bills
G. Branigin
Franklin, Indiana
Howdy
Charlie
Bess
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