Thanksgiving Service Highlights Community Spirit
A Swarthmore Thanksgiving service at the Methodist Church featured three speakers led by Rev. L. H. Ketels. Dr. William T. Ellis urged sharing America’s wealth more fully while noting inequality and Katharine Lee Bates’ Life More Abundant lines. Dr. Jesse H. Holmes urged health rules and a ripple effect of community health extending to the state.
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Wis
L. H. Ketels
William T. Ellis
America
Dr. Ellis
Katherine Lee Bates
Jesse H. Holmes
Holmes
Woman's Work in Seasons by Thomson's Seasons
A poem praising female diligence in domestic and social refinement. It extols training foliage and guiding carpentry of life, turning funeral pages, inspiring flavors, and brightening nature. The verse elevates home virtue, gentle care, and feminine dignity as society's highest taste and bliss.
Swarthmore High to Host Banquet for Alumni
Alumni and ex students of Swarthmore High will gather for a banquet at the high school building on Friday December 8 at 6 30 p m. The event invites former classmates to reconnect in a formal evening honoring past students.
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Aluni
Swarthmoreigh School
High Hool
Swarthmore High School
Candy Sale By Cake Club To Benefit Charity
The Cake and Candy Club will hold a candy sale on Tuesday afternoon at the Woman's Guild to raise funds for a worthy charity. Articles of clothing are displayed for sale and the borough is invited to attend and view the dainty meats and home made candy on offer.
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Edlework Guild
Woman’s Club
Frank Stephens
Needlework Guild
Old Santa Claus Delivers Christmas Cheer From Far North
In a playful verse Old Santa Claus and his fairy helpers work at an ice bound palace by the Polar sea making outfits and gifts for a happy Christmas tide. The note promises his arrival before daylight with sleigh bells and a classic call to the reindeer ending with a merry night to all.
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Polar Sea
Santa Claus
Santa
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Old Santa Claus
W. W. Lesley
Swarthmore
Mr. Lesley
St. Nick
Far North Land
Woman's Club Meeting to Feature Dr William Forbush
At the December 12 meeting the Swarthmore Woman's Club invites members to hear Dr William Byron Forbush speak on The Girl Problem. A Swarthmore resident, he has led the American Institute of Child Life and lectured at Friends Conferences and summer schools.
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William Byron Forbush
Forbush
Swarthmore
Detroit
Mich
American Institute of Child Life
Philadelphia
Lincoln Avenue
Baltimore Pike
Dr. Forbush
Friends
Swarthmore Meeting
Woolman House
Friends School For Social and Religious Service
Chautauqua
Swarthmore Fellowship Meets. Mexico Talk and Swarthmore
The Fellowship of Reconciliation meets December 12 at Woolman House with Dr. Hull summarizing Ocean Grove conference discussions and Mr. Marr introducing Mexico in a series on international relations. The Community Welfare Club adds the Swarthmore Scholarship for deserving colored boys and girls, with Aldan Jones as treasurer. Scholarships listed include Nassau, Woman's Club, Gaskill Mahan, and Swarthmore.
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Fellowship of Reconciliation
Woolman House
William S. Hull
Ocean Grove
George A. Marr
Mexico
Swarthmore
Woman's Peace Party of
Philadelphia
Community Welfare Club
Aldan Jones
Mr. Jones
Birthday celebration for Booth's Bakery manager Jack Winter
Mr. Jack Winter, popular manager of Booth's Bakery, celebrated his birthday anniversary last Saturday evening. A stag party accompanied by a gifted gold chain and many good wishes made the event enjoyable for all present.
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Jack Winter
Booth's Bakery
Ladies' Aid Society Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold an all day meeting in the church today. Luncheon is served at the usual time for thirty five cents and all women of the congregation are invited to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Swarthmore News Seeks Early 1916 Bill Payment
The Swarthmore News announces a new bookkeeping system and urges readers to settle all 1916 bills before January 1 to start the year with a clean sheet.
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Swarthmore News
Clothes for the war sufferers appeal spreads aid drive
A town urges residents to donate clothing for Armenian, Serb, French, or Belgian war sufferers. A car will pick up items by request to J Russell Smith, and donors may indicate preferred recipient group.
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J. Russell Smith
Parcel post tips to speed Christmas deliveries
Advice stresses naming street and house number for city delivery, and placing Christmas stamps on the reverse side of domestic parcels. It warns against putting stamps on the address side for foreign mail to speed delivery and reduce loss or delays.
Pea Nut Industry Overview From Yale Visitor
Dr. W. H. Tomlinson of Yale Avenue discussed the peanut industry after touring the peanut belt. He brought peanut stalks for display and invited interested readers to view the plant with peanuts at the News office.
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W. H. Tomlinson
Yale Avenue
Peanut Belt
Christmas Gift Packing by Friends at Whittier House
Friends meeting notes request barrel packing for Christmas gifts to homes and schools. The event at Whittier House on the seventh day at 2 PM invites groceries and toys, with a box supper at 5 30. The Friends Aid Society met on the fourth day for sewing and sale of useful neighborhood guild items.
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Friends
Whittier House
Friends’ Aid Society
Friends’ Neighborhood Guild
Swarthmore Community Welfare Club Christmas Celebration
The Swarthmore Community Welfare Club plans its annual Christmas treat for colored children. Those interested in helping should call the News office at No. 549 to participate.
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Community Welfare Club
Swarthmore
Swarthmore Notes and Society Events
Swarthmore calendar lists packing at Whittier House and theatre show at Ideal Morton with Bessie Barriscale in The Payment. Community notices include church services, brisk meetings, bazaars, and a Christmas banquet for Swarthmore High alumni.(Note: summary condensed to fit constraints)
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Whittier House
Bessie Barriscale
the Ideal
Morton
Ideal Theatre
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UNIO
Methodist
Thomson
HIC
CAE and Candy Sale
Wordsworth
Nassau
Woman's Club
Gaskill-Mahan
Ladies’ Aid Society
Milton
A. Trinity Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Swarthmore Presbyterian Church
Friends’ Meeting
Home and School Association
Presbyterian
Swarthmore College
E. B. Jones
Lafayette Avenue
Mr. W. W. Lesley
E. A. Knoblauch
Mary
Swarthmore Tea Room
Mildred Sheldon
Pittsburgh
Marion Smith
Palmyra
New Jersey
Janet Heath
Jenkintown
Kenneth D. Stuart
New York City
Emily Hyde
Kenneth D., Jr
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