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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
2
The Franklin asks readers to reflect on party loyalty and Wilson’s foreign policy. It questions the value of neutrality, the impact of a potential administration change, and what a settlement at home and abroad might entail for Indiana students and the nation.
Paul Schafer returns to bolster Franklin football prospects as the team fills key positions at center quarterback and fullback remains unsettled. Archie Jordan from Detroit shows promise while Harold Hastings of Wanamaker competes for a role and could become a capable punter. Coach Thurber splits squads for practice with scrimmage on hold until training advances and 25 candidates contribute to building a stronger squad.
The Silk Association of America reports longer, less flare skirts will prevail this fall. Ankle length styles, often pleated and using substantial fabric, are predicted. Paris fashion cycles have not embraced ultra short skirts, while silk hosiery demand rises.
Earl Carr and Leah Colson were married last Saturday September 6. The ceremony marked a new chapter for the couple with family and friends in attendance.
Miss Jessica Anderson won the women's medal with 55 for nine holes while Noel Anderson took the men's medal with 47. Susan Ott finished close behind with 57. Helen Whitesides and Martha Olt showed steady play despite bad luck. Charles Staff and Fremont Miller tied for second with 50. Attendance was small.
A. L. Trester, permanent secretary of the Indiana High School Athletic Association, mails 386 member high schools the annual membership list. Johnson county schools Franklin, Edinburg, Greenwood, Trafalgar, Hopewell and Whiteland are listed as members for the year.
Governor Ralston proclaims Saturday October 7 as Riley Day across the state. He urges schools to observe the day on the prior Friday and churches to hold special services the following Sunday, honoring James Whitcomb Riley.
Prof. E. R. Phillips will coach the Edinburg high school basketball team this winter and has begun preliminary practice. Three members of last year's squad return, with several second-string players vying for regular positions.
Quarterly services were held at the First Baptist church on Sunday morning with the hand of fellowship extended to several members who recently joined the church.
Harry Gilmore and Robert C. Sellers who worked in Kansas during harvest last summer are now in Los Angeles California employed in a wholesale fruit house.
Donald Dunkin son of Rev. D G Dunkin and Franklin college student will preach at Amity Baptist church in morning and evening services next Sunday.
Mark Webb was brought to Long hospital in Indianapolis on Monday seeking relief from rheumatism affecting his right knee. He may undergo a minor surgical procedure.
Efile Winterrowd, 16, teaches Latin and German at Columbus High School. Rheuben Seltner, 16, attends Chicago University. In biology class they discuss animal and plant cells. a question about locating the largest cell leads Mr. Denniston to joke about the county jail.
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