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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
6
The article records coach Thurber speaking at chapel about the team needing more material for the season and calls for aspirants to return to practice. Low turnout is noted with blame on weather vaccination and politics, urging students and even girls to attend and boost Old Gold and Blue spirit.
The Webster College literary and music program explores Hallowe'en origins and influence with papers from Swenson and Floyd Hanna. Debates on observance fear more harm than good feature Regina Helm Leslie Dunkin and Wan ete Deer Ruth Bell. A Hallowe'en festival stunt program is planned for Friday night in the gym after Hallowe'en.
A Franklin college meeting elected John Skeen president by unanimous vote for a Democratic Wilson League club. Richard Crecraft and others were chosen officers as about fifty men joined in days of work. A Thursday parade and horn and drum concert on the public square celebrated, with the dormitory and female supporters also joining the Democratic cause.
The Thursday night session of Everybody's Lones on The Y featured Miss Helen Glesaner reading a tale about a girl told a secret by her god mother. The message, that happiness comes from a shared secret, was followed by Esther Closson singing Just for Today and treasurer Mary Tea gardin outlining a Systematic Giving plan to fund missions.
At the Y M C A meeting Rev G H Jayne spoke on the glory and power of God. He cited a scripture lesson about a place near God and a rock to stand upon for all, urging students to accept the invitation, live close to God, know God, and heed His call. The gathering was marked by a strong spirit of prayer.
The Franklin team invites local supporters to attend the Friday afternoon game against Rose Poly at 3:00. Coach mentions a developing squad with Lowery's toe and Bowen’s precise passes, aiming for a spirited, early-starting showdown.
Land within a mile of Tulsa, population around 50 000, overlooks the Arkansas river valley and is marketed as desirable building sites. Wells indicate oil and gas potential, with the land also productive as a truck farm growing melons and potatoes near the Tulsa market.
On a Tuesday night freshmen girls at Franklin College dormitory were subjected to initiation rituals. The event included oaths about secrecy a green ribbon marking rank and a paddle penalty for noncompliance. The session featured blindfolds branding, snacks and campus songs.
The Hughes club formed during a Wednesday evening procession and was conducted to a house where a special meeting was held.
Earlham scored a late goal from a series of passes to force a touchdown and kick. Franklin rallied with passes crossing the line for a touchdown and goal. Players Cutrell Pitts Calvert Calvert Walt Wildman Hutton Mills Rees Shafer officiating officials named with referees from Indiana and Purdue. Special mentions go to Lowery Bowen Wilson and Rosa for notable play.
Roll call list includes Roberta ee psseeeeane Amrmative Heera Beerbower and Miss 8ley plus Mr Johnson Minor Owens Clarence Jayne Donald Dunkin Agnes Brown and Indiana figures. Names appear with titles and uncertain spellings in a damaged archival item.
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