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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
2
A jumble of names shows individuals in towns like Indianapolis Columbus Lebanon Greenwood and Shelbyville spending Sundays and weekends at home visiting relatives teaching jobs and studying. Several entered schools and universities including Michigan and a few are listed as pledging Greek life or serving as witnesses in a trial.
News from Franklin College includes student elections and staff changes. Ruth Hanson serves as secretary to Indiana University’s secretary, while Hallie Hamilton’s athletic manager election is void and John Bailey assumes the post. Fern White and Ruth Mullendore head to Edwards, Mississippi to teach at Southern Christian Institute. A new Indiana book titled Lo the Boys and Girls of Indiana edited by Charity Dye is issued by Franklin library with sponsors Hodges, Mack Holliday, Malott, and Newcomer Walcott.
A review lauds a multi chapter work on Indiana history including early trails and key figures like Clark and Gibault. It credits Miss Dye and a team of contributors for thorough, entertaining content with well done illustrations and period verse by Francis Morrison.
A terse Edison aphorism appears highlighting that genius is one percent inspiration and ninety nine percent perspiration. The quote emphasizes work over simple talent.
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