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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1919
Page
1
Local notes describe the long standing Butler and Franklin football rivalry in Indiana. Crowds anticipated the annual contest with tense expectations after a week of pep rallies and strong showings, though some players reportedly faced distractions and doubts about the matchup.
A group of college journalists gathered Tuesday evening to discuss editorial practice and real paper experience. The meeting covered training, assignments, and aims to sharpen reporting and writing skills for campus publications.
A report describes a colored school where teacher supervision limits social time for children from five to twelve. Boys and girls in higher grades have one hour of social life under strict oversight. A discussion reveals confusion over seasonal differences, with a girl noting that summer means baths while winter prevents them.
The Franklin College basketball season opens with an all star team of former big scorers and a strong winter schedule. Coach Thurber aims for several home games and a Michigan Aggies matchup. Denison University and Andiang University are also discussed, with a Greencastle demand shaping travel plans.
President Goodell sends letters to all alumni detailing big events at Franklin College and the plans for the institution's future. The notice emphasizes widespread interest and the importance of former students staying informed.
Fragmentary copy mentions Frankie Colont and Stinicnis Gae but lacks clear action or outcome. The readable bits suggest a campaign-related note tied to a home visit or statement, with unclear subject and place. More complete text needed for solid summary.
The Scientific Association plans to set a standard for scholarship so admissions to Sigma Xi or Phi Beta Kappa may be eligible for membership. A resolution at the first meeting formed committees to revise the constitution and study scholastic requirements while seven new members from biology chemistry and mathematics departments were welcomed. Professor Dwight Heath discussed his research on applying Heuer ster imagery to mathematics and demonstrated how stereoscopic pictures reveal complex geometrical figures.
A group plans to contact Japanese friends to appoint a guardian angel and to translate Rights Forever into Japanese. Committees decide on a name, colors, insignia, and arrange for wiring of Room 300 for the new organization.
Several upperclassmen reach the summit of the Superior Intelligence examination though all scores remain within its range. Dr Beyl and collaborators modified the Simon-Binet system to simplify and improve accuracy in psychological testing. Pleasant Huffman nearly perfect on the vocabulary test. most passed the first requirement.
Fragmentary lines indicate fifteen sons of only were put in the basement of a plant. Carloads ordered by the college over a month ago have not arrived, likely due to government actions during a fuel shortage. The situation is described as not serious despite delays.
A committee was appointed to revive and construct college traditions at Franklin College. Duties for each class have been ordained and seniors will receive the key to the belfry and take a solemn duty to ring the college bell during the next athletic victory. Continued on page three.
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