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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
1
The Sporting Editor notes Franklin High School is back in the spotlight with renewed pep after dormancy. Editors urge college spirit across the state through yells and songs and call for enthusiastic support of football. Franklin is rallying with fans and headlines praising prowess.
The article outlines the college wide effort needed to assimilate new freshmen into real campus life. It emphasizes learning songs and yells, embracing traditions, and active participation. Upperclassmen and faculty must foster spirit and involvement to sustain Franklin’s strong sense of brotherhood.
Wabash officials propose a Franklin Wilmington College game for November 6 at Franklin to aid scheduling as Crawfordsville venue is off limits. Coach Thurber says Franklin ready to meet Wabash anytime in Indianapolis or Franklin with December 6 as the earliest possible date.
The musical comedy Little Simplicity from the Shubert chain will play the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis on October 23 24 and 25 after successful runs in New York at the Astor and 44th Street theatres. The plot follows youthful students in Tunis and Paris as a flower girl Veronique conflicted by a cafe owner and a protected by Lulu. A chivalrous American student and Veronique’s rise to prima donna form the romance. William E K Morris chairs the Y M C A employment committee and the college faculty meets on the first Friday monthly. Subscribe for The Franklin.
Alumni updates note Esther Clesson studying medicine in Philadelphia and Elmer Dils and other graduates in Gary YMC A and various firms. Hanover game draws ex students including John Bailey and a call for Franklin’s First Home Coming Day with Butler visit and Halloween party details.
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