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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
1
Advertising terms and application information appears as a second class matter entered November 18 1908 at the Franklin Indiana post office under the act of March 31 1878.
The Franklin staff notes the upcoming final college board meeting and asks who will serve as dean when students return in September. The piece repeats a prior suggestion and argues the existing faculty should fill the vacancy, citing strong candidates among the world class faculty.
The Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic League mass athletics plan is vindicated after a successful mass track meet at Goodell field on May Day. Of about 125 students, 75 competed with many new track participants, and several posted strong marks.
The writer argues that current athletic authorities cling to undemocratic ideas and a win-at-all-costs mindset. A trial of a new plan could transform training, benefiting men at all schools who now miss suitable athletic development.
The article reflects on the Senior Faculty baseball game and the importance of harmony between students and faculty at Granville. It argues that college unity depends on faculty engagement with students as individuals, balancing instruction with interest in student life.
The writer wishes rain to be postponed until July or August to allow parties and picnics, let farmers finish planting corn, and keep people content. They note weather boosts are welcome only when circumstances allow and promise to voice discontent otherwise.
The writer jokes about postwar travel to Europe to persuade Germany to sign the peace treaty now. They imply advertisers expect a summer influx of students as weather delays loom and predict the treaty should be signed before June 18 as living becomes tough after that date.
The 1919 Franklin College Glee Club closed a record year with a home concert at First Baptist church to an audience of over 300. Soloists Hugh Graham Roy D Hunter and Prof. Irving Schwerke performed, with encores after each number and the season described as the most successful in years.
Miss Clara Margaret Jennings and Charles B. Staff were married at the Jennings home Tuesday. The couple, prominent Franklin alumni, plan to live with the bride’s parents this fall. Jennings, class of 1919, studied at Indianapolis Conservatory of Music and Delta Delta Delta. Staff, Franklin 1914 and Indiana Law School graduate, is deputy prosecutor for Johnson and Brown counties and Sigma Alpha Epsilon member.
The event crowned Indianapolis co ed as Queen of May after a procession of fifty white clad coeds forming laurel chains. Fritzie Deppe Connie Belknap and others led the coronation by Dr J L Beyl. The younger generation won the tennis match 5 7 6 3 6 2 2 6 6 8. Three dances followed the ceremony including the Maypole dance.
A readable fragment lists various businesses and professionals including a jeweler Co. Flinn & Henderson Simmons Nort Whitesides Farmers Trust Co Theo Douglass dentist Interstate Public Service Co The G H Weating Co Franklin Bakery Madore Furniture Otts Laundry Dr Humor dentist Dr C T LeGrange The Evening Star and others, indicating a local business directory snippet.
S. E. Vandevier local agent advertises daily trains including morning and afternoon express and limited services. Bert Weedon of G. F. & P. A. based in Indianapolis, Ind. Information reflects timetable details and agent contact.
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