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Newspaper

Swarthmore News

Location

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1920

Page

3

Anniversary program marks Swarthmore Presbyterian Church celebration

A Dorchester Ave reader from Chicago writes about Swarthmore Presbyterian Church events. The article describes a large anniversary dinner in the Assembly Hall, guided by Elder Philip E. Ward and Rev. Stanford Ph.D., with a formal roll call and a printed anniversary leaflet. The piece notes the dedication of volunteers and the hope of future visits amid current separations.

Tuttle Jackson Dfin F. Mons J. V. Shop Marr Dinme Decora Harge Assembly Hall Philip E.ward Stanver Ad of Education Prestorian Church

Xmas for 1000 Children by Philadelphia Welfare Assoc

The Prison Welfare Association will host a Christmas Day event in Judge Patterson's court room at City Hall. Judge Patterson will portray Santa Claus, with Chief James A. MacLaughlin aiding to deliver baskets of food. Gifts include shoes stockings and underwear for about a thousand children, aided by the Golden Rule Society of Swarthmore.

Prison Welfare Association of Philadelphia City Hall Judge Patterson Santa Claus James A. MacLaughlin Electrical Bureau Golden Rule Society of Swarthmore

Swarthmore Stamp Drive Aids Delaware County Fight

A community stamp sale and house to house canvass organized by Charles Bassett and aides will run in Swarthmore in December. Proceeds fund disease fight efforts by removing white plague from Delaware County. Residents encouraged to buy stamps and seal holiday letters and parcels.

Isis Swarthmore Imas Delaware County D Bassett

Suspicious Character Claimed by the Government

A burly foreigner with unknown language claimed shelter at the Swarthmore Garage last Tuesday. He bore blank English checks, gave the name Markus Tapa claiming German Pole origin, and was detained overnight before being turned over to federal authorities.

Swarthmore Hayward Markus Tapa Canada Salt Lake City Markus Uncle Sam

Thanksgiving Services Bring Borough Churches Together

The Friends Meeting House hosted a Thanksgiving Day gathering with borough residents and church representatives. Rev. Mr. Humphrey, Swarthmore Methodist pastor, along with Dr. W. H. Tomlinson and Dr. Elbert Russell spoke. The meeting closed with a united recitation of the Lord's Prayer.

Friends Meeting House Mr. Humphrey Swarthmore Methodist Church W. H. Tomlinson Elbert Russell

Lantern slides to illuminate northern lecture

An 8 o’clock December 10 lecture promises vivid colored lantern slides to present the land and its wonders. The speaker will soon begin another expedition to the frozen north after years gathering images.

Mr. MacMillan

Fancy Comb Found on Harvard Avenue Near Swarthmore

A Fancy Comb found on Harvard Avenue by a party who moved away from Swarthmore may be reclaimed by calling the local number. A shipment of attractive and inexpensive items has just arrived for sale.

Harvard Avenue Swarthmore

Illustrated North Pole Explorer Lectures at Swarthmore

Donald B. MacMillan, famed explorer from Peary's North Pole team and Crokerland expedition leader, will give an illustrated lecture on his perilous Arctic experiences at Swarthmore College this Friday. He will recount desolate landscapes, peril, and discoveries from his journeys.

Donald B. MacMillan Peary North Pole Crokerland Swarthmore

Swarthmore National Bank Report of Condition 1920

Bank condition report for Swarthmore National Bank Pennsylvania as of November 15 1920 shows resources total 905118.15 and liabilities including capital stock 50000.00 surplus 80712.09 and deposits 845926.17 with details on U S government securities, bonds, and other assets. Signed by Cashier Elric T Sproat and notary E C Walton with directors listed.

Swarthmore National Bank Swarthmore Pennsylvania Federal Reserve Bank Reserve Bank United States Psec Eee Aereees Delaware Elric T. Sproat E. C. Walton Senate Chas. D. Joyce Safford Garrett E, Smedley

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