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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
1
Franklin College braces for a landmark year as coach and players boast depth and experience. The 11 seasoned starters, enthusiasm in practice, and plans to open against Purdue set the stage for a strong campaign. Local readers eye hopefuls and school spirit.
Franklin College ends lax enforcement of the Physical Culture rule for Freshman and Sophomore co-eds. Medical examinations will determine fitness and require the course, aligning with practices at larger colleges. Authorities say supervision and rule enforcement foster discipline and uphold college traditions.
Alumni columns list Charles Mullikin teaching in Nebraska and Kay becoming Evening Star manager. Polly Smith and Raymond Moeller teach in their cities. Jasper Scott visits Franklin from Bedford. Pred Owens V6 toast at Rotary. Raymond Sellers welcomes at the event. Others include Elmer Whitcomb in Carthage and Claude Yeoman back to farm life.
In a letter to The Franklin, the editor denounces the year old co ed rush plan as a failure. The piece argues the fourteen week rush replaces a one week period, violates Pan-Hellenic rules, and harms freshmen by delaying discipline and subordinating academics.
Saunders oversees a new science hall project at Milligan where illness slows progress during a critical build phase. Ex cadet Charles Overstreet Jr visits Annapolis and Rev H N Spear visits his son Husgell. Franklin College plans corrective gymnastics for girls to address spine curvature and flat feet with Miss Marian Chard leading. Regular gym work for girls expected to start next Tuesday.
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