Dr Susan J Ingham Cunningham Dies at Swarthmore
Dr James Cunningham, a longtime Swarthmore resident, dies at 79 after a brief illness. She studied mathematics at Harvard and Princeton and earned a Doctor of Science degree tied to Swarthmore College. Swarthmore President Swain recalled her as a foundational, energetic figure in the college’s history.
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Cunningham
Harvard
Princeton College
Newham College
Ive
England
Swarthmore
Swain
N J. Cunningham
Discf
Mrs Mary Thatcher Retires as a School Director
The Swarthmore School Board honors Mrs Mary Thatcher for twelve years as a director and ten years as secretary. Officials praise her service to the community and the school system with gratitude for improvements in buildings faculty courses of study and efficiency during her tenure.
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Thatcher
Swarthmore
Swarthmore News
Births Announced for Miner and Wickham Families
Mr and Mrs James H Miner formerly of Swarthmore welcomed son James Henry Miner Jr born January 6 weight 6 lbs 15 oz Mr and Mrs Addison H Wickham announce birth of Harriet Gowdey Wickham on January 19.
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James H. Miner
Swarthmore
James Henry Miner, Jr
Addison H. Wickham
Harriet Gowdey Wickham
Swarthmore College Men Form New Club At Banquet
A banquet held by Swarthmore College men students on Wednesday night aimed to organize a new club.
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Swarthmore College
Swarthmorean Honors Swarthmore Bank Leader
The Delaware County National Bank of Chester elected C. Percy Webster as its seventh president after his tenure as Swarthmore National Bank cashier. Webster left A Watt & Co after years of service to join Swarthmore bank as cashier and later became vice president before this appointment.
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Delaware County National Bank
Chester
C. Percy Webster
Swarthmore National Bank
Webster
A. Watt & Co
Swarthmore Bank
Dr Paul Pearson to Speak at Swarthmore Club Meeting
Dr Paul Pearson head of a leading Chautauqua group will address Swarthmore Home and School Association at the Woman's Club on Monday evening February 14 at 8 15. He will discuss the school curriculum from both parent and school viewpoints and is a notable Swarthmore resident. The full program will be in next week's News. Remember the date and place.
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Paul Pearson
Chautauqua Association
Swarthmore Home and School Association
Woman's Club
Pearson
Swarthmore News Notes Preview Local Events
Friday evening January 28 8 p m Woman's Club reception Saturday January 29 skating on Crum Creek 8 p m reading Turn to the Right by Ruth Verlenden Swarthmore Preparatory School Sunday January 30 religious services see church notices on back page February 1 copy for current issue February 2 10 am Friends Reconstruction Sewing at Whittier House February 3 8 pm Council Meeting at Borough Hall and Home and School Association and Swarthmore Civic League notice of fire at C Frank Williamson coal yard Media damage slight Dr Susan J Cunningham obituary notes Captain Thomas J Dolphin sole surviving member of Swarthmore early days.
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Crum Creek
Ruth Verlenden
Swarthmore Preparatory School
Friends’ Reconstruction
Whittier House
Borough Hall
Home and School Association
Swarthmore Civic League
Motorcycle Accident on Yale Avenue Ends in Injuries
Monday night January 24, Robert Donnell suffered a serious motorcycle wreck on Yale avenue. He was thrown unconscious with multiple cuts. Police Chief Hayward arranged medical aid with Dr. William A Rainman and a Red Cross ambulance transported him to Chester headquarters.
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Robert Donnell
Yale Avenue
Dramatic Reading at Swarthmore Prep by Ruth Verlenden
Miss Ruth Verlenden will present a dramatic reading of Turn to the Right at Swarthmore Preparatory School Recitation Hall on Saturday evening January 29. The former student and college graduate invites all Swarthmore residents to attend.
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Swarthmore Preparatory School
Ruth Verlenden
Verlenden
Swarthmore Prep
Swarthmore Folk
Coates Coleman Dies After Short Illness
Coates Coleman died Thursday morning January 20 after a brief ptomaine poisoning illness. He leaves a widow and three children. Funeral services were held January 24 at 2 p.m. at his residence with Rev. Walter A. Matos officiating. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
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Coates Coleman
Coleman
Walter A. Matos
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Green Crothers announce marriage in New Orleans
Albert Lamborn Green and Emma Crothers announce their marriage on January 15 in New Orleans Louisiana.
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Albert Lamborn Green
Miss’ Emma Crothers
New Orleans
William A Attick obituary in Steelton PA
William A Attick aged 78 died suddenly from heart trouble while seated. Father of Mrs F S Reitzel, he lived with his daughter for six years and remained in good health until recently. A member of G A R Post 351 Steelton he attended the National Encampment yearly. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in Steelton.
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William A. Attick
F. S. Reitzel
G. A. R. Post
Steelton
Mrs Coates Elected A School Director
Mrs Robert Coates elected to fill the vacancy on the School Board caused by the retirement of Mrs Mary Thatcher. Her experience as a teacher and board member at Friends Central School, plus her executive capacity and public interest, make the selection fitting and likely popular.
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Robert Coates
Mary Thatcher
Friends’ Central School
Coates
Engagement of Margaret Goodwin and D Thomas Curtin Announced
Mrs. Frederick Watson Hadley of Swarthmore announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Goodwin to D Thomas Curtin of Boston Mass. Miss Goodwin is a popular Swarthmore social figure. Curtin is a noted lecturer journalist and well known author.
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Frederick Watson Hadley
Swarthmore
Margaret Goodwin
D. Thomas Curtin
Boston
Mass
Miss Goodwin
Mr. Curtin
Mid Winter Reception By Wo mans Club
The mid winter reception of the Womens Club will be held Friday evening January 28. The event is described as the season’s most brilliant social affair.
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Woman's Club
Womans’ Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Susan J. Cunningham
DR. Cunningham
Susan J. Ingham
Wintam Yy
the Players Club OF
Jerome K. Jerome
Hugh C. Stuart
the Woman’s Club
Swarthmorean
Thomas J. Dolphin
Franklin Chase Hoyt
Scribner
Ocean City
H. R. Faringer
New York City
C. Frank Williamson
Media
Swarthmore Fire Company
Dr. Pearson
J. V. S. Bishop
Harold Barnes
H. F. Rappold
Louise
Herbert F. Rappold, Jr
Germantown
Elizabeth Gaudy
Fourth and
Wesley Avenue
Dr. Bradley
Princeton
First Presbyterian Church
W. R. Snyder
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