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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1916
Page
1
Franklin shows a strong eleven as Coach John M. Thurber trains a largely new squad. The Butler track meet pleased fans and the Kentucky game surprised no one. A busy basketball schedule is expected with a deep talent pool and potential for efficient scoring.
Dean Belknap announced the freshmen class plans a public football challenge to the sophomore class. The event, set for Thursday afternoon, promises a quick contest and light campus drama amid class rivalries.
Molly Elliott Seawell, a noted author of historical romances for boys, died at her Washington home. Born in Gloucester County, Virginia, she moved to Washington with her mother after her father's death and began writing in 1886, publishing her first novel in 1890.
Announcement declares the 1917 Wabash DePauw football game will again be staged at Washington Park in Indianapolis. The joint alumni committee met and agreed Indianapolis best serves athletic relations. Roy Rich and Will Diddel represented Wabash while Geurnsey Van Riper and Heber Ellis represented DePauw in finalizing the contract with the Indianapolis baseball club.
LaFayette, Ind. The Boiler Makers return from a 38 to 6 loss at Northwestern and prepare for a pivotal conference game against Indiana on Stuart Field next Saturday. Purdue seeks its first conference win while Indiana, though the favorite, has not won since 2010.
Wittenberg defeated Earlham 14 to 7 Monday afternoon in a hard fought football game. Both teams played physical, straight football throughout the lengthy contest.
A short exhortation on neighborliness urging readers to consider how much comfort and happiness come from neighbors. It contrasts thriving communities with neglect, asks readers to assess their own helpfulness, and invites equal give and take in acts of kindness.
Dr A F Hughes Moores Hill president outlined a new junior college plan at Grace Methodist church describing a freshman and sophomore program designed to connect small college ideals with larger university opportunities. He noted faculty interest from Franklin College and said future Farm Life courses may be added.
Mrs John Ross Corbett and her daughter from China and Peru Ind are guests of Mr and Mrs F G Kenny. Mrs Corbett will return to China after the holidays. Mr Corbett was here in the summer representing the Standard Oil company in China.
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