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Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1915

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Franklin Triumph Breaks Fifteen Year Jinx At Home

The Franklin team defeated Butler a thrilling football game ending a 15 year drought. Franklin surged in the last ten minutes to clinch the final score as crowds mobbed the streets in celebration. Kate Bonham starred for Butler though Franklin’s Nelp and line play carried the victory.

Butler Irvington Franklin - College Baptist Franklin Court House Thurber Merrill Nelp Kate Bonham

Butler Beats Butler State Rival In Dramatic Late Rally

On October 16 1915 Butler toppled its rival after a late three touchdown burst in the final six minutes. Franklin townsfolk flooded streets with celebration as a torchlight parade formed and a bonfire warmed spectators outside the Baptist church.

Purdue Wisconsin clash noted by Ruby Thompson

Ruby Thompson attended the Purdue Wisconsin football game in Lafayette on Saturday and also participated in the Purdue alumni reception that evening. The weekend scores include Wabash 13 Washington 3 and Colgate 13 Westpoint 0 among other results.

Wabash Washington Rose Poly Earlham Franklin Butler Chicago Indiana Wisconsin Purdue Illinois Ohio State Harvard Virginia Colgate Westpoint Ruby Thompson

Delta Delta Delta Hosts Pledges with Musical Rush Scene

The active members of Delta Delta Delta entertained fraternity pledges at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry George on Friday evening. A musical stunt showing a freshman during rush season was the main feature performed byIrma Coombs Pauline Hitz Marjorie Cooke Gertrude Dodd Ruth Muliendore and Mary Bradley. Out of town guests included Hazel Boyle Terre Haute Gaye Harris Greenwood Naomi Ogre Sheridan Virgil Eikenberry Reid McCain Flora and Mr. and Mrs. Bradley of Wabash and Huntington venues.

Delta Delta Delta Harry George Irma Coombs Pauline Hitz Marjorie Cooke Gertrude Dodd Ruth Muliendore Mary Bradley Hazel Boyle Terre Haute Gaye . Harris Greenwood Naomi Ogre Sheridan Virgil Eikenberry Reid McCain Flora Bradley Wabash Mrs. Bradley Huntington

Pi Beta Phi Hosts Indiana Alpha Visit After Game

Indiana Alpha Pi Beta Phi entertained Indiana Gamma at home Saturday afternoon. Twenty five Bullet chapter girls traveled to the game and were later driven about town. At six they returned to the fraternity room for a spread, praising the dormitory and management. They noted the fraternity room was not in their dormitory.

Indiana Alpha Pi Beta Phi Indiana Gamma Swan Miss Gordon Bullet

Y. W. C. A. Notes Faithfulness in Little Things

The weekly devotional was led by Miss Davis with the discussion theme Faithfulness in the Little Things of Life. Miss Regina Helm sang a solo as part of the evening program. The association urges every girl to attend all future meetings whenever possible and reminds that participation is time well spent.

Glee Club Final Tryout Names Revealed

At the final tryout the following men qualified for the Glee Club First Tenors Chester Steifey Roy Holbein Jasper Scott Loren Hanna Second Tenors George J Vandi ver Paul Montgomery Harry Van diver Ruskin Bunnell First Bass Phillip Schmith Richard Crecraft Harold Dickinson Ben Hanna Second Bass Elmer Dila Robert Sellers John Denniston George Barnett

Glee Club Chester Steifey Roy Holbein Jasper Scott Loren Hanna George J. Vandiver Paul Montgomery Harry Vandiver Ruskin Bunnell Phillip Schmith Richard Crecraft Harold Dickinson Ben Hanna Elmer Dila Robert Sellers John Denniston George Barnett

Class Elections Report With Freshman and Sophomore Officers

Freshmen president Wendell Roberts and vice president William Book lead a slate with secretary Anna Grace Harris and treasurer Ruth Ritchey. Sophomore president Paul Hatfield and vice president Swan Swenson announce Nellie Eikenberry as secretary and Eulin Klyver as treasurer, with Jessie Wolford as historian and Harry Gilmore as athletic manager.

Wendell Roberts William Book Anna Grace Harris Ruth Ritchey Paul Hatfield Swan Swenson Nellie Eikenberry Eulin Klyver Jessie Wolford Atheltic Harry Gilmore

Honoring Mabel Dunlap Curry Indiana Suffrage Leader

Miss Helen Benbridge of Terre Haute lauds Mrs. Mabel Dunlap Curry for her growing recognition in club work and women’s suffrage service. Curry, a State Speakers Organization member and University Extension Course alumna, has spoken across Indiana New York and Michigan with Amelia Kellar and Me Bite, earning high praise for her engaging, direct style.

Helen Benbridge Terre Haute Mabel. Dunlap Curry Franklin Curry R. Parker Rae Amelia Kellar Bite Buffalo Syracuse Oswego New York State New York City Mxa Carrie Chapman Catt Union

Notes From the Game Highlight Girls Support in Win

The report praises Kops Kelly and Gilmore for strong play and commends the North bleachers crowd led by Ida Fleming for songs and cheers. The piece notes the girls’ snake dance at halftime and calls for male college students to shout and sing as support. Coach Thurber credits the girls with boosting the team’s victory effort. Margaret Miller spent Sunday in Martinsville.

Kops Kelly Gilmore Eulin Klyver Erhe White Dr. Holstein Ida Fleming Thurber

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