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Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1917

Page

2

Franklin Falls to Butler in Wet Field Clash

Franklin suffered a 6 to 0 defeat to Butler as the Blue and Gold failed to capitalize in the first ten minutes. Butler’s small yet determined backs broke the deadlock with a late first-half drive, while Franklin, hampered by a wet ball and fumbling, could not convert chances despite superior play in three quarters.

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Franklin and Butler Clash in 1920s Indiana High Scoring Duel

Franklin and Butler met in a game marked by late drives and a shifting kicking battle. Key players included Dailey for Franklin and Agnew for Butler, with substitutions altering lineups as the final quarter produced a late Franklin touchdown and a tense finish.

Butler Franklin Callie Indianapolis Franklin Butler Pruitt Seyfried Roberts Sullivan Harrison Davis Overstreet Brayton Riley Mullane' Patton Porteus Ross Brown Naugle Dailey Fornwald Myera Campbell Worle Ragsdale Agnew Shell Nelp Mattingly Riley Beck Matt Tingly Ralph Davis Princeton Capt. Palmer West Points Ed Davis Indiana Seateiftes Sevesrsee Acnanao Dee Myers

Dormitory Girls Seek Any Kind of Work for Eddy Fund

Dormitory students feverishly seek jobs to raise pledges for the Student Friendship Fund. They consider tasks from sales to clerical work to pay their way. The drive is led by a spirit of self denial to aid soldier welfare efforts.

Student Friendship Fund Y. M. Friendship Fund Eddy Fund

Gladys Doles Pledged by Tota Psi Nu

Tota Psi Nu announces the pledging of Gladys Doles in a formal sorority ceremony, marking her entry into active membership amid campus traditions.

Tota Psi Nu Gladys Doles

Glee Club Seeks Franklin College Talent for Tryouts

At Franklin College the glee club plans new membership despite current shortfalls. Applicants must read music and sing in ensemble, with acting and instrumental skills desired. Directors see latent talent and announce tryouts led by director W. R. Voris Friday evening after fraternity auditions conclude.

Franklin’ College”. Glee Caruso W.R. Voris Agyouts

Independents Enjoy Hallowe'en Saturday

Twenty five members of the Independent Literary Society with Prof. Beach and Miss Hunt as chaperones rode a hay wagon to Marjorie Owens' country home for a Hallowe'en party. The evening featured festive spirit, weather clearing after rain, and traditional Halloween fun despite food conservations. The moonlit sendoff left the group wishing for another Hallowe'en next year.

Marjorie Owens Professor Beach Miss Hunt Independent Literary Society Prof. Beach

Franklin Faces Rose Poly In Pivotal Terre Haute Clash

The Franklin football team departs in the morning for Terre Haute to play Rose Poly Saturday afternoon in the next to last game of the schedule. The Franklin eleven expect a hard contest against a strong Rose Poly squad.

Aagainst Terre Haute Rose Poly Franklin

Rose team prepares for tough clash on Goodell field

The squad plans several shifts to bolster the lineup as new attacks develop. Local fans expect a strong showing as the Rose team, heavier by twenty five pounds per man than Franklin, faces Hanover next Friday in a stiff season finale on Goodell field.

Rose Franklin Hanover Goodell Field

Important business at next council meeting highlighted

The Student Council announces upcoming meeting next Tuesday with executive board discussions planned. A poetry contest offers an 85.00 prize for budding song writers and alumni may compete for five prizes. a fee distribution recommendation also seeks to divert 1.25 from each 95.00 to Franklin while the rest stays in the general fund.

Douthitt

Geneva YWCA Members Review Lake Geneva Conference

Agnes White presided as Geneva committee chair at a Geneva YWCA meeting reviewing August Lake Geneva conference sessions. Attendees Mary Teagardin Esther Closson Florence Ratliff and Jessie Wolford shared impressions and urged a larger Franklin delegation next year. Theodosia Beasley provided special music.

Lake Geneva Agnes White Geneva Mary Teagardin Esther Closson Florence Ratliff Jessie Wolford Franklin Theodosia Beasley

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