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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1912
Page
4
The Franklin College weekly notes proudly commend the football coach and his loyal followers for their year’s work. The college anticipates better laurels next year and invites alumni and friends to share in the pride of current accomplishments.
The football management earns praise as the season closes with a rare surplus. The student body backed management loyally, showing high willingness and widespread participation. The note expresses hope that all Franklin College students will unite to support college activities and football, the pride of the institution.
A Franklin edition dedicates to the F men and popular coach John Thurber. It hopes the team grows stronger, maintains fair play, and that Thurber remains on the chapel rostrum until retirement. Thanksgiving details, patriotism, and holiday joy are expressed alongside school notes and local events including Clara Cosby’s Elizabethtown dinner.
Alumni subscribing to the Franklin endowment fund are named in the first installment with others to follow. October pledges exceed prior months as the campaign progresses, though slowly. Names include Winifred Acock, James Berryhill, Frank Betts, Royer, Burton, Childs, Tracey Clark, J. W. Clevenger, Elmer A. Davis, Arnold B. Doub, Faye Fulmer, Jolm Hil, Charles Hinkle, J. F. Howard, Almyra Huckleberry, Ralph Johnson, Kenny, Jessie Landis, Georgia Lewis, Caroline Mattingly, Norma Chamberlin, and others from several cities. Social events mention gatherings at Mary Graham’s home and Phi Delt house, plus Y M C A convention attendance in Hammond.
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