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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
4
The stage is set for the season's top baseball contest on Goodell Field tomorrow. Franklin hosts State Normal in a pivotal battle, with Coach Speers guiding a squad feeling confident after a strong run and prospects for a standout showing against the rival.
The Phi Alpha Pi chapter at Franklin Campus joined Kappa Delta Rho in installation ceremonies led by national officers from Colgate State College and Cornell. Founding dates trace to 1909 with members initiated into Kappa Delta Rho and Phi Alpha Pi in Franklin.
Denver May 28 One of the finest Franklin College reunions drew alumni and friends to the Bank Hotel banquet room. Forty four attended with several delayed by scheduling conflicts. Speakers included President Bailey and others who praised Franklin College and urged reunions to become a permanent feature of Northern Baptist Convention gatherings.
The College Quartet, featuring Ray Hunter Herbst Thurston Royte Kinsick and A E Davis, with Hugh Graham as reader and Hunter as violinist, completed a successful weekend trip. They performed old fashioned patriotic and humorous numbers before large crowds and plan another southern state tour next weekend.
In spring 1917 juniors plan a large reception for seniors with invitations sent to over fifty guests. The Delta Delta Delta annual house party was hosted at the country home of Mr and Mrs Harry George from Thursday to Sunday, as the usual formalities were observed.
Third annual May Day festival closed Wednesday with dramatic Mangeltache interpretation and an athletic program. The morning opened with chapel exercises and a track and field meet featuring 76 competitors, six medals, and top finishes by Campbell and Chespe. A faculty senior baseball comedy followed, then Fresh-Soph national pastime with yearlings winning 4 to 0. Continued on page 2.
Franklin college reports a record summer session with enrollment surpassing 100 after May 26 additions. A June 16 entrance date aims to bring total near 160 with new courses and education focus led by Prof. J C Webb. Names of enrolling students include Emma Bell, Ida Brewer, Margaret Dame, Vera Deardorff, Grace Dyer.
The 1918 1919 Franklin Wells staff was announced for the edition starting Monday. Immediate charges will be assumed by the newly named personnel as the first issue of the ew records this leadership change.
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