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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1919
Page
2
The article urges readers to rally for a victory over Butler, notes a $1,250,000 five year fund for the college, and speaks of promoting the college through alumni and high school outreach during Thanksgiving. It mentions a fictional Gorby cabinet display and reflects on last Saturday's defeat with varying explanations.
Big plans unfold for the college chorus with about seventy members from town and church choirs. On Sunday afternoon December 14 the group will perform selections from The Messiah with Handel Largo pieces and solos, prior to possible related church services. Paul Foxworthy chosen warden of the belfry to oversee the Senior key to the bell room.
Arthur Hammerstein presents Somebody's Sweetheart at the Shubert Mural Theatre Indianapolis week of November 24. The Broadway hit features a 100 percent cast led by William Kent and Louise Allen with a plot about two American tourists in Spain amid comic predicaments. Tickets available from North Whiteside Company.
Alumni notes show Oscar W. Bogard and Esther L. Aikens abroad in Palacios Texas and South Bend Indiana respectively. Major Harry E. Jordan returns as superintendent of filtration for Indianapolis Water Co and spoke to the Indiana section of the American Chemical Society. Mabel Hayes pursues English at Brown University. Fall Frolic attendance is shaping up with many alumni replying and others planning to attend or send greetings. Events include tea by Indiana Delta Phi Delta Theta and open halls for alumni at Webster Hall and Periclesian Hall.
Butler injuries thin the lineup as Bowen and Ross miss the game with hand and leg issues. Jones moves from guard to tackle with Records taking guard duties. Four or five players listed as crippled and a dependable punter remains a chief problem for the Bulldog coaches.
The dormitory will close for four days with no activity as women leave Wednesday evening for Thanksgiving and return by Sunday or Monday. Many cannot go home and will stay with friends. several named students will not reach home until Christmas. The Comomners recently admitted seventy thirteen new members.
Franklin seeks a return game against Greencastle after two lopsided losses 30–18 and 20–17. Baptists have dominated the series, with Franklin College courts often yielding decisive defeats. Remaining schedule hinges on I C A L conference planning in Indianapolis, where football basketball baseball and track are set for the coming season.
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