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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1917

Page

3

Franklin Students Embrace Red Cross Support Efforts

Franklin college students and faculty show strong interest in Red Cross propaganda and volunteer recruiting led by Prof. H C Merrill. Co eds hear Miss Nelle Graves on Red Cross work as Wilson conscription day looms. The YMCA aids moral climate at army camps where non front line soldiers join Red Cross forces.

Franklin College Red Cross H.C. Merrill Red-froga Wilson U.S Red Cross Organization Franklin Matthews Nelle Graves

Local Names List Fragment from Mary Bradley Era

A fragment lists individuals including Mary Bradley, Helen Glessner, Miss Palmer, Mrs Pickrell, Norris Kerlin, Prof Merrill Paul, Foxworthy, Graces Barnes Anné Tedford Margarite Halt Ruth Graham Sorel Pruitt Lawrence Scheidt. No context or roles provided.

Mary Bradley Helen ‘Glessner Miss Palmer Mrs. Pickrell Norris Kerlin Prof Merrill Paul Foxworthy Graces Barnes Anné Tedford Margarite Halt Ruth Graham Sorel Pruitt Lawrence Scheidt

Mixed doubles schedule as weather delays play

Seven couples entered the tournament with four byes and two matchups set. Weather postponements hinder action as Hanna Closeon receives a bye. Fornwald Teagarden faces Merrill Roberts. Ross-Ross meets Welch Miller. Smith Bailey vs Fallon Hall. winners advance to face each other. Esther Closson crowned 1917 champion after tough winds.

Hanna-Closeon Fornwald-Téagarden Merrill- Roberts Ross-Ross Welch- Miller Smith-Bailey Va. Filaon- Hall Esther ‘Closson Misé Closson Ida Fleming Marguerite Hall Marian Ross Mary Teas Garden Closson

Franklin Bee Inspires Curious Tale From Townsman

A Franklin resident narrates a humorous incident about a busy bee near the town, told by a Franklin faculty member present at the scene. The tale blends local color with a light complicating moment as both observer and storyteller are identified among town's educators.

Franklin Camie

Fragmentary OCR Note Tracks Hall Studies and Time Reference

A partial OCR fragment mentions a hall, studies, rooms, and a time reference around 40 o'clock. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, places, or events to identify a full news item.

Periclesian

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