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Newspaper

Franklin

Location

Franklin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1917

Page

3

Military personnel list from World War I era with unit placements

A long roster of individuals labeled as Private, Private First Class, Lieutenant, and Corporal, with units and base locations across the United States and Europe. Some entries note hospitals at Fort Harrison and shipboard or overseas service in France, Quantico, and the Atlantic coast.

Wayn Phili Rt Wilhelm ‘Nelp John Bailey Hugh Lowery Aviation Columbus Ohio Hallie Hamilton Fort Harrison James ‘Whipple Infantry Walter Richardson Hospital Corps Ft. Harrison Wendell Roberts Cincinnati Ralph Shepherd Gettysburg Conrad Hamilton Russell Wilson Glenn Templeton Victor A. Hunt Reuben Craig Ben Hanna George Barnett Noble Carter Camp Taylor Louisville Kentucky

Y M C A Holds War Affected College Meeting

The article notes a college Y M C A meeting led by Professor Roberta in Periclesian hall at 6 45 p m. Officers include Vice president Herbert Thurston and treasurer Richard Payne. President and secretary have been called into National service. A banquet is planned for next Tuesday night.

Herbert Thurston Richard Payne Periclesian Hall Roberta

Y W A Meets In Deputy Office With Y I V Invitation

A reader friendly notice describes a book store event and a Sunday 4 PM vesper service led by Miss Herriott. It lists officers for the coming year including Esther Glosson as president Ruth ? as president and Esther as treasurer. The Y W A extends a special invitation to new girls to join.

Franklin College Campaign Reaches Half Million Endowment

The Half Million Endowment Campaign begun by Franklin College aims to raise funds with a Rockefeller Foundation pledge of twenty three cents for every dollar from other sources. The four year program ends October 1. Franklin College has surpassed $400,000 and now totals $835,266 in Rockefeller fund support.

Franklin College Rockefeller Foundation Rockefeller Rockefeller Fund

Autumn wedding unites Ruby Billingsly and Ralph Sheek

Miss Ruby Billingsly and Mr Ralph Sheek were married Monday at the Billingsly home on West Broad Way with vows by Rev H Randal Lockabill. Edith Dearmin sang and Samuel Gregg played. The bridal party included Esther Clark and George Walden with flower girl Frances Sheek and ribbon bearers. The bride, a Greenwood High School and College of Dramatic Art graduate, wed a Pleasant township farmer.

Samuel Billingsly West Broadway Ruby Ralph Sheek Floyd Sheek Edith Dearmin Samuel Gregg H. Randal Lockabill Frances Sheek William Smith James Ward Esther Clark Petersburg George’ Walden Franklin Greenwood High School College of Dramatic Art of Indianapolis Pleasant Township

Freshmen Receptions Highlight Webster College Week

About seventy five persons were received in Webster Hall Thursday evening with special music and light refreshments. The literary societies plan receptions for new students and fraternities will entertain during the week as alumni and actives greet pledges. Short speeches by faculty marked the event, with cats served. the final week event is a faculty ceremony with students.

Uatial Webster ‘Hall Ceriteare

County high schools urged to close for two weeks

The county high schools are described as being in desperate need of closure for two weeks. Officials suggest boys may assist in farm work during the period. The statement emphasizes heed to reduce strain on schools and farms.

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