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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

8

Records Fall at Franklin College High School Meet

Large turnout at the Franklin college high school classic on Goodell field May 20 featured rapid-fire events and strong performances. Mittank of Fairmount Academy set a pole vault record, Williams of Sheridan and Metcalf of Brownsburg excelled in field events, while the Gary relay team claimed victory and Bedford runners earned a commendable second.

Goodell Field Gary Shultz Buller Swords Garten Manual

Metcalf,Fairmount athletes dominate field events meet

Readable results show Mittank of Fairmount Academy leading in multiple events. Winners include Evansville Shultz in 100 yard dash and Butler Shortridge in 440 yard dash, with strong showings by Washington D C and other schools. Mile relay clocked 3 49 4 5.

Butler Shortridge Murry Washington Township Mittank Fairmount Metcalf Brownsburg Shultz Evansville Swords Washington

They Call Her the Human Grapho Phone in Courier Journal

Urban witty note from the Louisville Courier Journal mocks a poised woman nicknamed the human grapho phone and playfully questions her airs and presence in society. The snippet reflects column humor and social portrait of a city figure.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Soldier Raf Flea Invitation Provokes Teasing Exchange

A visitor asks Miss Innocence to buy a raffle ticket for an old soldier. She retorts with humor, wondering aloud what she would do with him. The exchange captures light social banter in a vintage entertainment snippet.

Miss Innocence

The Worm Turns and Odds and Ends at Chapel

A collage of quips and small notes from readers and locals. Mentions include Lehigh Burr, Leota Denny, Madi son, Great Knowledge chapel visitors, and remarks on shoes and ears. Samuel Hall of Princeton visited Wayne Merrill. Mrs Teagardin and Mary joined Marguerite Hall for supper. Roy Dodd of Paris Crossing spent the weekend with sister Gertrude Dodd, who also visited at Paris Crossing.

Samuel Hall Princeton Wayne Merrill Roy Dodd Paris Crossing Gertrude Dodd

Ruth Nugg Visits Edinburg Guest of Margaret Miller

Ruth Nugg spent Sunday in Edinburg as a guest of Margaret Miller, enjoying social time and local hospitality.

Ruth Nugg Edinburg Margaret Miller

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