27 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
1
A declaration of the Red Cross's mission and reach as a global charitable force. The speaker proclaims service to the wounded, sick, widowed, orphaned, and dying, emphasizing health, shelter, food, clothing, and mercy across war torn and disaster areas.
A Methodist church plans a Saturday 7 o clock service with a children focused program. A collection will be taken for the War Suit fund in B Lands as the school’s usual girl sewing project supports the effort.
A cryptic fragment notes a correction about an omitted author name in a local obituary or memorial piece referencing Frie mK and Christ bitcie. The garbled OCR suggests a correction appears in the page’s front matter or caption column.
Santa Claus visited Swarthmore on Christmas morning handing out toys and spreading cheer. He refused gifts for himself, directing donations to charity including trousers for a nine year old boy living on Baltimore Pike, left parentless and supported by a single father.
Herbert P. Onyx seated on Council as a Citizens Committee reports funds raised for a new automobile for the Chief of Voices. The committee is thanked and the car will be presented when delivered. Highway and health actions, and 1919 Borough secretary election are noted. The Sun Dial Christmas issue from Sun Shipbuilding Company is praised.
A reflective verse urges volunteers to recall the cost of wartime blood donations. It pleads for timely action and devotion to service, warning that hesitation could betray those who suffered. The piece addresses a higher savior and calls for renewed resolve to honor fallen comrades.
Swarthmore College addresses urge for permanent patriotism as the German autocracy ends. The speaker warns autocracy persists in new forms and calls students to dedication in the fight for human freedom and the future, beyond past overseas service.
Swarthmore News notes errors in its Christmas Honor Roll copied from the station list. A sergeant’s name was omitted and others listed with wrong ranks, prompting call for careful corrections to properly designate sergeants and lieutenants in future editions.
Last Sunday at Presbyterian Church featured a Christmas morning service with Russian church music and Ruth Hill as violin soloist. Vespers included traditional carols, and the Sunday school grows rapidly with a new hymnal Alleluia to be used after Christmas.
Mr and Mrs W K Buse celebrate the birth of a daughter named Jean Suplee born December 24. Mrs Buse formerly Miss Suplee of Princeton avenue.
Community notices list December 27 to January 2 events including Red Cross sewing at Borough Hall and mid week prayers. Local residents share holiday visits with Simmonds, Marrs, Reynolds and others. Over 100 Swarthmore homes were visited by Santa Claus. next issue will publish the list.
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