His Model Wife One Act at Strath Haven
The Strath Haven Inn Stock Company presents His Model Wife a comedy about an artist heir and a model mistaken for his wife. A concert precedes the sketch featuring Nancy Beale Sarita Hughes and Jack Stewart with proceeds to the Strath Haven Canteen. Cast includes Virginia Melick Eleanor Pert Park Irene Marvin Agnes McShearson Everett’s Aunt Florence Stokes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fodel
Starth
Strath Haven
Eleanor
Arthur
Wilhelmina
Parks
Nancy Beale
Sarita Hughes
Jack Stewart
Will Haven Inn Stock Company
Woman's Committee Council of National Defense forms in Delaware
The Woman's Committee Council of National Defense in Delaware forms to mobilize women for national service. Mrs Jaquette is organizing the effort with representatives from Swart and local churches meeting January 4. Officers named include Chairman Beistle Vice Chairman Mrs Leshton and Secretary-Treasurer Ms Jackson.
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the Woman’s Committee
Council OF National Defense
Ice
Thar
Birth of Lydia Morn to Mr and Mrs Lodge in Philadelphe
Mr and Mrs Donald Lodge of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter Lydia Morn on Tuesday February 5. The mother formerly Lydia Seal of Swarthmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lodge
Philadelphe
Lydia Morn
Misse
Lydia Seal
Swarthmore
Active Scouts Turn a Borough Hall Room into Headquarters
Scout Master Hirst asked council to reuse a vacant semi basement room in Borough Hall for Boy Scout HQ. The boys cleaned and painted the space, added electric lamps and furniture from benches and chairs, and displayed flags and pennants. They are aiding Liberty Bond sales and government information efforts, with 21 Scouts collecting 15 names each for pamphlets. Twenty of the boys earned government medals for bond work, and Swarthmore Troop ranked third in Delaware and Montgomery counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirst
Council
Borough Hall
Wilson
McAdoo
Boy Scouts of America
U. S. Emergency Corps
U. S
Tion
Washington
First Day School To Host Meeting At Collecting House
A fragment indicates a First Day School and Friends plan a meeting at the Collecting House next. It notes a schedule change from the usual venue with unclear date details. The item signals a community gathering in a historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usu
People’s Association Campaign Advances Countywide Push
The People’s Association membership drive gathers momentum with Chester Lansdowne Haverford Wayne and other towns forming campaigns. A monster rally is planned for Saturday March second in Media to close the drive with a five thousand member goal and national speakers.
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People’s Association
Chester
Lansdowne
Haverford
Wayne
Swarthmore
Ridley Park
Glenolden
Pike
Swarthmore Jurors for March Team
Swarthmore jurors slated for March Petit Jury are listed by weeks. Second Week Eugene H. Mece sride J D Wood. Third Week Lewis Kimes Richard Ogden J D Durnall Walter Shoemaker H M Crist. Fourth Week Lewis N Emmons Albert Thatcher. Fifth Week Shade E. Simmonds Wm Sharpless. Seventh Week Clarence Hannum. Eighth Week R C Brooks Albert Johnson Carroll Thayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene H. Mecesride
J. D. Wood
Lewis Kimes
Richard Ogden
J. D. Durnall
Walter R. Shoemaker
Professor H. M. Crist
Lewis N. Emmons
Albert Thatcher
Shade E. Simmonds
Wm. Sharpless
Clarence Hannum
R. C. Brooks
Albert Johnson
Carroll Thayer
Swarthmore College Musical Clubs at Strath Haven Inn
Freeman Barnes directs Swarthmore College Musical Clubs at Strath Haven Inn on February 12. The senior leader, son of Professor Harold Barnes, shares duties with Joseph A. Hopkins as music supervisor. Despite war conditions the season is expected to be the club’s best. The concert will be followed by a dance inviting all Swarthmoreans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore College
Strath Haven Inn
Swarthmore Needlework Guild Meeting Invites Members
Mrs Thomas S Safford of 410 Cedar Lane hosts a Swarthmore branch gathering Monday February 18 at three o'clock. Bring knitting or sewing. tea provided. Nonmembers may join by contributing two new clothing items annually. surgical shirts and pillow cases go to Chester Hospital. guests urged to donate twenty five cents for materials. Contributions to treasurer Mrs W R Landis. BE. M. Andrew, Secretary.
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Swarthmore
Needlework Guild
Thomas S. Safford
Cedar Lane
Chester Hospital
W. R. Landis
BE. M. Andrew
When We Come Back War Song Published At Local Stores
The patriotic song When We Come Back by John Curtis Jr is on sale at Shirer's Drug Store and Strath Haven Inn. Leaders at training camps have adopted the tune and demand is high as the first edition nears exhaustion. Frank S Naugle of the Aviation Service wrote the words and a service star honors him on the title page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curtis, Jr
Shirer’s
Strath Haven Inn
Frank S. Naugle
Aviation Service
Walt Mason Returns to Swarthmore News Ad Space
C Frank Williamson, a leading coal and lumber merchant of Morton, resumes advertising in the Swarthmore News in a Walt Mason style after several months of prose filler. Watch for the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Frank Williamson
Morton
Walt Mason
Swarthmore News
Williamson
Swarthmore
Life Portrayals of Chas Dickens at Swarthmore Prep
William Sterling Battis will appear at Swarthmore Preparatory School on Saturday February 9 at 8 PM in Life Portrayals of Charles Dickens. The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Dickens
Swarthmore Preparatory School
William Sterling Battis
Charles Dickens
Weekend Community Events and Local Notes
A collage of events lists performances at Parrish Hall and the Ideal theater, church services on February 10, Red Cross meetings, surgical dressings sessions, and Lincoln’s Birthday club activities. Also notes weather, travelers, Ladies’ Aid, and local advertisements with farm specials and delivery by Makefield Farm Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soph Shaw
Captain Jinks of
The
Horse Marines
Parrish Hall
the Ideal
Morton
Trinity Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Swarthmore Presbyterian Church
Friends
Red Cross
Borough Hall
Strath Haven Inn
Woman's Club
William WP. Potter
Heatless Monday Slows Swarthmore News Production
Swarthmore News is late this week due to alterations in the printing establishment of John Spencer delayed by heatless Monday and hindering the usual publishing schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore News
John Spencer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Everett
Isonery
Delaware
Montgomery Counties
Swarthmore Scouts
People’s Association Campaign
Strath Haven Inn Stock Company
the Inn
S. S. Farley
Friends’ Meeting
Michael
Ladies’ Aid Society
P. E. Howard
Lillian M. Limeburner
St. Petersburg
Florida
Mrs
H. B. Shidle
Ormond, Florida
Makefield Farm Company
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