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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
3
Soos president returns from the East as junior class officers fear publishing costs will exceed budget. Printing and binding for Ian Almanack may cost at least 82,200 with 400 from the college. an appeal to the college board for funds appears likely. Mr. Johnson is expected home next week.
The article notes Franklin College support for the Wabash DePauw clash in Indianapolis. It highlights Roy Rich and Edward Ziegner organizing ticketing and publicity, and urges forming a Franklin Alumni Association to aid future events.
Earlham edged Barnham 8 to 6 after two place kicks in the second and fourth quarters. Raiford starred for the Quakers with two successful goals, while Franklin added two points from a safety. The Barnsalis crippled squad struggled to match Earlham’s intensity.
The article lists numerous campus organizations including Glee Club Chorus and many societies such as Delta Delta Delta Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Delta Rho Phi Delta Theta. It notes students volunteer through Dormitory Council Dorm Freshmen clubs and press clubs while studies remain strong with higher activity not harming academic standards.
The Debating Club will meet Tuesday night to discuss whether initiative and referendum should be integrated into the Indian legislative system. Supporters include Capt. Lloyd Cook Harry Bailey and K W Fomlinson, while Capt. David Bunnel Hailie Hamilton and Bohneck Wainscott oppose. A regular debate series will continue with a new format at each meeting.
The Franklin High School band holds frequent rehearsals this week for a West parade segment. Students plan yellow chrysanthemum decorations for the girls and a single noisy coin horn formation for noise, with ten dozen frog-chasing horns sold for Thursday in Indianapolis.
A dormitory freshmen group held a meeting on October 27 forming a secret organization. Dorcas Milla was elected president, Margaret Lewis vice president, and Thelma Evans secretary-treasurer. The club plans Japanese activities and meets weekly in room 300.
Fragmentary notes mention an appointment and a toastmaster, with names like Branigin and Peace W. lag, unclear roles, and possible speakers. key details are obscured, leaving the main action and entities uncertain.
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