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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1916

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Franklin Faces 2–0 Defeat At Rose Poly In Midseason Showdown

Rose Poly defeats Franklin 2 to 0 as Lowery recovers fumble for a safety early. Franklin showed improvement in line and passing with Shafer and Lowery praised, while Nelp and Overman remain key factors for the Blue and Gold. The article notes promising turnout for a Franklin college orator contest with a state event planned in December.

Franklin Rose Poly Lowery Shafer Craig Bowen Ross Nelp Overman Grafe I.E Davis Hastings Henry R.T Werneke Jordan Yatsko R.H Shafer Wtlons Ragsdale Gale Saree Floyd Gale Buck Orr Grabe Wagner Yatsko Barnes Henry King Evehart Indiana Robinson Bryan Colgate

Independent Literary Society Holds Hallowe'en Social

The Independent Literary society hosted a Hallowe'en social at Paul Scott's country home on Friday. Members rode a hay rack to the event and enjoyed a good time with abundant refreshments.

Independent Literary Society Paul Scott

Webster Society to Draft Resolutions Over Student Conduct

At Friday’s Webster Society meeting an eight member committee was named to draft resolutions for the faculty. The statement condemns Webster for actions by students at Thursday night celebrations and the Friday afternoon football game and pledges Webster’s help in preventing a repetition of such conduct.

Webster Et Lirary Society Webster

Why Franklin Girls Should Go to Geneva

The Geneva committee led by Anne Tedford explains the Geneva summer conferences at Lake Geneva Wis to Franklin college girls. Mary Phillips lists benefits including rest friendships mental and spiritual strength and understanding of others. Ida Fleming argues the Franklin attendance would broaden minds meet top students from six states and boost Franklin’s visibility.

Y. W Geneva Anne Tedford Marguerite Hall Wis Mary Phillips Lake Geneva Ida Fleming Franklin College U. W Franklin

Rube Craig Scores First Touchdown in Three-Year End Stint

A Franklin recap corrects a misprint naming Lowery as the scorer. Rube Craig, the sturdy left end, tallied a TD against Earlham marking his inaugural scoring feat after three years with the team.

Rube Craig Earlham Lowery Franklin

Psi Nu honor guests with biking breakfast event

Psi Nu sisters hosted a Saturday morning biking breakfast to honor visiting guests Florence Ratcliffe Clarice Ratcliffe Helen Conatable Edna Bunch Mary Reese Pauline Kinney Mable Obenchain and Anne B Searight.

Psi Nu Anu Florence Ratcliffe Clarice ‘Ratcliffe Helen Conatable Edna ‘Bunch Mary Reese Pauline ’Ne‘Kinney Mable Obenchain Anne B Searight

Webster Social Harvest Barn Party Lights Up Evening

Berney and Webster society members gather at Conrad Hamilton’s near Morgantown for a social evening. They ride two trucks to the barn site with bonfires lit and lanterns, husk corn, bob for apples, enjoy pumpkin pie donuts and cider, and welcome guests Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Unversion and others.

Berney Soo Conrad Hamilton Morgantown Webster Mr. and Misf. W. H. Unverson Hazel Gibbs Evelyn Dunkin Harold Dickenson Nelle Smith Marie Smith

Earlham Takes Straw Vote For Hughes Over Wilson

Earlham College conducted a straw vote last Thursday with Charles Evans Hughes winning by four votes. The faculty favored Wilson by one, men split evenly between Wilson and Hughes, while the female students supported Hughes with eighty six votes to eighty one for Wilson and two for Hanley.

Earlham Qcharles Evans Hughes Preas Hughes Wilson Hanley

Franklin College condemns card playing on campus and in buildings

The student body faculty alumni and friends of Franklin College announce their disapproval of playing cards for money or gambling of any kind on campus or in campus buildings. The note signals a formal stance against gambling activities associated with the college community.

Franklin College Franklin

Franklin schedule sparks push for Butler clash

The Hanover game serves as prep for the Butler fight with players to hike to Cullen Thomas football lot and supporters urged to attend yell practice. Coach Thurber leads training as students, including dormitory cheering by Mary Bradley’s group, rally for Franklin to back the team.

Franklin Echine Hanover Butler Cullen Thomas Thurber Frank

Y M C A Meeting Turns To Old Fashioned Testimony

An old fashioned testimony meeting followed a scripture reading at the Y M C A. Herbert Thurston read the lesson while John Skeen shared impressions from Franklin College. Members called out experiences as testimonies were collected, with offerings noted along the rows.

Herbert Thurston John Skeen Franklin College
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