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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
1
A tentative lineup suggests Georgetown University and Indiana may feature on the home court. Details are uncertain, but the event centers on a likely college basketball game with these institutions in focus.
A reconstructed roster lists Earl Campbell at guard and forward Ross Faincat as stars. Shuck Pruitt Moeller Wald Hastings and other hopefuls compete for places with Plainfield Plainfield Plainfield and Patton from Ford among the contenders. The squad shows many high school stars ready for early practice with plans for eight home games and a December invasion, featuring Den Hanayer DePauw Normal Butler Indiana Purdue University Purdue University.
A history lesson degenerates as a student misstates the French ruler as Premier and another pupil jokes about a strike to the guillotine, prompting disruption in the class and raising concerns about classroom conduct.
The article reports a wartime shortage of notebook paper and blue books at the local book store. Raymond Douthitt, manager, cannot secure notebook paper and has only 5,000 blue books on order, with delivery uncertain between now and Christmas.
The Franklin community reports many graduates and local residents at Camp Shelby. Lieutenant Leroy Finkenbiner aged 45 and Esther Marie Finkenbiner, a 1917 graduate, are mentioned along with Hugh Vandivier and Zip Hayes. The message praises large Franklin enrollment and camp activities while noting stamps are free.
The article describes the Army Y M C A in a central camp area as a bustling center with 35 sections, five regular buildings, and space for a green carpet at the HQ. Soldiers from Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Vermont, and New York mingle with British and French officers. The Y serves as post office, money order station, library, waiting room, social hall, and entertainment venue while hosting drills and Sunday activities.
The article notes limited time remains for the state contest and many students have signaled intent to enter but no manuscripts have been started yet. It urges hopeful entrants to begin work promptly to prepare representative material.
Sugar is described as gold at the dormitory as efforts to secure fresh supplies fail. Mrs Wright has tried hard to obtain sugar for the coeds, but in desperation the dormitory decrees that the dorm girls shall use syrup in coffee and on cereals or go without.
Iota Pai Nu gathered Saturday morning with Eather Jones Ruth McDaniels Layina Schlenker Besse Innia and Gladys Doles. Esther Wilson Esther Lyons and Lieut Russell Wilson joined Sunday dinner with Professor and Mrs Arnett.
A fragment notes a society scene with a reporter named Ha and mentions camp life and a playful tone. Details are limited, but the snippet hints at social activity and local intrigue surrounding the camp.
The garlanded decor and students in khaiki trimmed outfits suggest a campus social event. Freshmen guests arrive at an informal gathering, with sophomores displaying decorated two piece outfits as part of entertainment.
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