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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
3
An ardent Sunday address argues for disarmament and criticizes wartime taxation. The speaker urges women's voting power to influence national policy on debts, navy funding, farms, schools, and public welfare, emphasizing unity and practical action to shape postwar legislation.
Lawmakers push for immediate funding while debate on the estimate lingers. Officials warn delays threaten programs and require swift action to avert projected shortfalls.
A fragment from The Lyre hints at a celebrated pitcher and a professor who uses a chalk piece in a playful seven notion, capturing a period tone and schoolyard humor in a condensed excerpt.
The piece notes a December night reflection on art and memory with references to poets and music. It also profiles Robert Haig vice-president of Sun Shipbuilding Co who, with Mrs Haig and Miss Agnes Haig, has spent two months visiting shipyards across seven European countries and will arrive in New York on Thursday.
The Madrigal Club of Philadelphia led by Henry Hotz will sing while the Players' Club presents The Courtship of Miles Standish. A December 28 card party at the club house benefits the debt, with reservations through Mrs. Skinner or Mrs. Barr. A December 29 children’s entertainment at 2:30 features The Theft of Thistle-Down. admission 10 cents supports a charity fund for underprivileged children under 14, space permitting.
The Woman's Missionary Society hosted an India exhibit with costumes, artifacts, and photographs brought by Mrs By TS Cook. Mrs F M Huntoon spoke on life in India, detailing child marriage, widowhood, religious extremes, and the lack of healthcare before gospel influence. She contrasted Indian cruelties with mission hospitals and urged acknowledgment of aid from abroad.
Proposals for house and lot on Northwest side Dartmouth Avenue Swarthmore Pa near Princeton Avenue in a 40 by 50 feet plot are due January 15 1922 at noon. Bidding subject to prior deeds building restrictions mortgage of 2400 dollars and a lease expiring November 3 1921. A 500 dollar certified check to Swarthmore Borough is required with each bid. Right to reject any bid reserved. Fred Robinson Secretary Swarthmore Borough Borough Hall Swarthmore Pa.
Letters Testamentary in the Mary T Gawthrop estate were originally granted to Henry Gawthrop who has died. Letters Testamentary now granted to George R Thompson as executor under the will. Creditors and those with day claims should present them to George R Thompson or his attorney Albert N Garrett Swarthmore Pa.
Months ago organizers sought funds to train native women for medical work. The raised sum greatly exceeds the request, drawing much applause. The society praises members whose generosity enriches its mission and aims.
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