College Students Nab Suspect Amid Dormitory Pursuit
During the night a man was found wandering the college dorms by students who chased and captured him. He gave the name William Mills of Har teh and claimed to seek work. Chief Hayward identified him as William J. Miller of Philadelphia, wanted on a government charge, and he was turned over to federal authorities.
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Yuard
William Mills
Harteh
Hayward
William J. Miller
Philadelphia
Uncle Sam
Santa Claus to Visit Swarthmore on Christmas Morning
Early Christmas morning in Swarthmore will bring bells and shout of Merry Christmas as Santa begins at midnight from Baltimore Pike. His route visits town avenues ending at Strath Haven Inn, with families awaiting his hearty greetings and the town’s famous welcoming spirit.
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Swarthmore
Santa
Santa Claus
Baltimore Pike
Strath Haven Inn
League of Women Voters Meeting Report Card
The League met at Mrs. Thatcher’s home on Monday December 13. Mrs. Yarnall described work among the colored community prior to the action and praised ballot education. Mrs. Hull urged united women’s effort toward disarmament as a motion passed to study the topic further. Hartshorn of Haverford chaired the County League meeting and urged recruitment of new members. The League’s next issue promises an optimistic color cover funded by advertisers.
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League of Women Voters
A. G. Thatcher
E. A. Yarnall
William R. Hull Mac
J Llartshorn
Haverford
County League of Women
Dinner party at the inn honors Marion Paiste and fiancee
Mrs. F. M. Scheibley gave a dinner of eighteen covers last Saturday in Germantown to honor her cousin Miss Marion Paiste and her fiance Mr. John Booth. Their marriage will take place shortly.
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F. M. Scheibley
Marion Paiste
John Booth
Germantown
Woman's Club brings Christmas to Todmorden children
The Junior Section visits Todmorden school to deliver a Christmas show and gifts for fifty foreign children being raised as future Americans. Santa accompanies them with a tree and carols, as stockings filled with fruit candy and toys are distributed, largely funded by Swarthmore schoolchildren. A musical and dramatic event is planned for Monday, December 27.
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Todmorden
Santa Claus
Swarthmore
News Notes Calendar for December 24–30
December events listed include Santa Claus night on Friday, Christmas church services and holiday entertainments in Philadelphia. Activities run through Thursday with religious and charitable programs at multiple churches and the Woman's Club.
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Santa Claus
the Presbyterian Church
City Hall
Philadelphia
Woman's Club
Trinity Church
Golden Rule Society
Methodist Church
Christmas Greetings From Swarthmore Notables
Local readers learn of Christmas visits and travels of Swarthmore residents. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Smith send warm wishes from Wyalusing Pa while planning winter in Geneseo N Y. Other households, trips to Virginia Washington KS Florida and Syracuse are noted along with student returns from Oberlin College and Swarthmore holiday plans.
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John S. Smith
Wyalusing
Geneseo N. Y
Michael of the Gate Longtime Swarthmore Gatekeeper Receives Christmas Fund
After twenty one years guarding the railroad crossing Michael suffered a stroke and retired with his devoted wife. Swarthmore friends start a Christmas fund and a delegation will present a purse to brighten his days and maybe grant a Christmas wish.
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Michael
Swarthmore
George A. Hoadley
Swarthmore to Form Local Business Association
A Swarthmore movement to form a business association invites men and women to a January 14 supper at Strath Haven Inn to discuss organizing. Four existing enterprises in town would benefit from unified efforts, improving commerce and community welfare through local patronage and cooperation.
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Swarthmore
Strath Haven Inn
Ness
le Siey
Soprano Solo Cast and Cast Names Listed
Selected soprano Ethel Righter Wilson appears with Walter Coldicott Rossiie and a cast including Mrs Thomas Downs Gein Alice Barber Dr John W Adams George Corse in a program of vocal works with a noted ensemble.
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Soprano
Ethel Righter Wilson
Jaeceha
Thomas Downs
Christmas aid for Chester family through Swarthmore gifts
The Golden Rule Society aided a family in Chester after fever hit their home. Swarthmore friends arranged Christmas dinner and gifts for the scarred children as quarantine slowed outside help. The case reflects local charity networks during hard times.
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Chester
Golden Rule Society
Swarthmore
Westminster Guild Brings Santa to Chester Family
The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church will visit a needy Chester family to sing carols and deliver a Christmas basket with food and toys. The widow and her four boys aged two four six and eight will receive the gifts for Christmas dinner.
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Torian Church
Chester
Guild
Important Notice on Newsroom Credits and Editorial Bylines
A directive requires every publication to include the writer's name for news items and to list correspondents from organizations on the editorial page. The notice calls for proper attribution and clear bylines across all submitted material.
Landis Birth Announcement for Richard Warren Landis
Rev and Mrs Paul S Landis announce the birth of a son named Richard Warren Landis.
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Paul S. Landis
Richard Warren Landis
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