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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1913
Page
1
The Y M C A members express appreciation for a song rendered by Goldie Spencer Erma Combs and Ruth Wooden on piano. August Sundvall led with The Man Who Couldn't as the topic. Russell Klyver invites others to next Thursday’s meeting.
The Young Women’s Christian Association met Thursday evening with Gaye Harris as leader. Her talk on Patience stressed its daily value and virtue. Mrs. Hanley was present and visitors were welcomed. Special music was performed by Reid McCain. Dinner at the Phi Delt house included Gaye Harris and several others from DePauw.
An old student recalls the initial Franklin College building a 26 by 38 foot frame structure painted white costing 950 dollars. The school opened under private renting before October 2, 1837 with Rev. A R Hinkley teaching until Prof. Tilton arrived. Tilton led for three years until October 1840, often teaching alone with occasional assistants.
Franklin overwhelmed Moores Hill in a rain slowed contest at Goodel field. The Gold and Bluebacked team dominated with standout runs by Yount Abbott Hayes and Vandiver while Briscoe Briscoe and McCain led the visitors. Franklin led 84 to 0 by halftime as the home team displayed sensational team play and stifling defense.
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