Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 April 1915 — LINCOLN SOCIETY WON HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE [ARTICLE]

LINCOLN SOCIETY WON HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE

Commission Form of City Government Ably Supported—Defeated Side Made Able Argument. ~ * The annual contest for points between the Lincoln and Webster Societies of the high school began Thursday when four from each' society debated on the proposition of substituting the commission form of government for the present form in Indiana cities. The Lincoln Society had the affirmative side and supported the commission form. Their speakers were Gwendolyn Kannal, Florence McKay, Orphia Gant and Elvyn Allman. The Webster Society was represented by Maud Elder, Marie Hamilton, Carl Eigelsbach and Robert Reeve. All made excellent speeches, showing considerable study and preparation. There was not much room for choice, but Elvyn Allman closed with an especially strong rebuttal speech and this doubtelss counted largely in the decision of the judges. The Lincoln Society received two votes and the Webster Society one vote. The judges were Mrs. A. Halleck, B. F. Fendig and W. I. Spitler. The contest between the societies continues this afternoon. Several other literary contests are being held, including readings, essays, instrumental and vocal solos.