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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
3
Notice from the newspaper clarifying that letters must be signed with name and address for publication. Anonymous letters will not be considered. The News states that publishing a letter does not imply endorsement and invites open discussion of general interest.
A Swarthmore column discusses church life and health conscience. It argues for better ventilation in church buildings and links spiritual welfare to bodily health, citing Christ’s healing outside churches and urging active efforts by ministers and congregations.
Sunday offerings at the Presbyterian Church will support the War Children Relief Fund in New York City. The plan is to send small boxes of winter clothing and essentials to as many children as possible, collected through church services and Sunday School.
A church Christmas drive emphasizes giving over receiving with small stocking gifts including a toy, candy, and pennies. Various church events unfold from Thanksgiving services to missionary programs, sales, and youth activities led by Elders Illis and Howard, with Dr. Tuttle addressing Swarthmore Preparatory School and attending multiple church groups across the week.
A Sunday service featured Mrs. Sevior Mrs. Ayres Mrs. Gen Jackson and Miss Tuttle with a committee decorating with a cornucopia of fruit and vegetables. A large choir under Elder Wood performed morning and evening selections. Beginning next Sunday the first Advent service will span morning and vesper each day through Christmas, per seasonal observances.
The Williamsport gathering, November 21 to 24, featured Senator Borah and Oklahoma’s Kate Barnard among the speakers. Borah urged federal action after endorsing state amendment avenues. Barnard, famed for prison reform and Oklahoma governance, influenced constitutional provisions and parole law, aiding Indians and orphans. Pennsylvania’s M. Carey Way also attended.
Thomas, Bryn Mawr College president, and Mrs Wilfred Lewis of Philadelphia served as toastmistress as a state suffrage convention opened with an executive board meeting. A Lycoming County reception followed for state officers and visiting suffragists. Prof Charles Zueblin, Louis F Post, and Dr Anna Howard Shaw spoke at a Wednesday night session. Thursday focused on party rules and issues.
A humorous dialogue shows Mrs. Youngbride quizzing about an ice dealer. The new supplier promises colder ice for the same price, prompting playful doubt from the other speaker.
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