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Newspaper

Swarthmore News

Location

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

Page

2

Local club officers and subscription rates announced

John W. Adams serves as President with E. A. Stockton as Vice-President. Julia R. Hazard is Secretary and Treasurer, Edward F. Hitchcock as director, and Thomas W. Simpers involved in subscriptions. Subscriptions are $2.60 per year in advance and single copies cost 6 cents. Friday, December 17, 1920.

John W. Adams E. A. Stockton Julia R. Hazard Edward F. Hitchcock Thomas W. Simpers

Christmas Joy Message From The News

A bright Christmas wish extends to all readers. May everyone find happiness and joy on this natal day.

The Secret of True Happiness and Unselfish Living

A reflective piece argues true happiness comes through unselfish giving. It urges readers to aid others amid widespread distress and to release attachment to material possessions. By sharing and service, one gains spiritual sight and lasting joy, aligning with a Christlike spirit.

Elysian Retreat

Swarthmore Golden Rule Society aids needy children with Christmas shoes

The Golden Rule Society of Swarthmore plans to supply shoes and stockings to needy local children. Committees will receive and distribute funds, prioritizing direct aid. An entertainment at City Hall Philadelphia on Christmas Day features Santa John M. Patterson and readings by Miss Mary Alice Rutter and others to benefit the effort.

the City Hall Golden Rule Society of Swarthmore Philadelphia Morton B. Crosby George Zimmer Samuel Lukens Paul M. Pearson R. B. Champion Robert Devereux Grace Lederle EF. J. Reitzel Howard FE. Young Dorothy Young Julia R. Hazard City Hall John M. Patterson Prison Welfare Association Santa Claus Mary Alice Rutter Helen Burner Finance Committee

Notices Rule for Paid Announcements in Our Paper

The paper announces a policy to charge for all paid announcements of meetings and entertainments with tickets. Advertisements must display price, be boxed and placed on the first page. Readers are asked to follow this rule to avoid reminders.

Nomination of Officers for Swarthmore Fire Association

At the last meeting of the Swarthmore Fire and Protective Association nominations were made for the coming year. President Henry B. Cookman and other officers were named along with directors Howard Pusey and George J. Watson. Delegates for state and county conventions were also proposed.

Swarthmore Fire and Protective Association Henry B. Cookman John B. Roxby Chester Roberts C. F. Sauter John Voelker Howard Pusey George Cookman Engineer Terrill Merle Crosby Roy Witmer

Striking Europe Voices Against War and Violence

A Milwaukee Leader excerpt argues that force cannot yield justice or peace and warns that violence breeds murder. It contends class war should be fought with brains, not guns, noting workers outnumber and outthink opponents and will win without arms.

Europe Milwaukee

Debs Urges Minds Over Blood in Class Struggle

The piece argues for a brains not guns approach to class conflict, warning against praising violence. It cites Eugene V. Debs saying he opposes bloodshed and seeks peaceful revolution while condemning exploiters, stressing gentleness and forgiveness toward capitalists.

Eugene V. Debs Debs

Christmas Lamp Sale Cuts 20 Percent in Prices

In our salesrooms every lamp is reduced 20 percent for the holiday season. Each lamp has a price tag showing the discount, creating a remarkable lamp bargain for home lighting needs.

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