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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
1
Memorial Day services in Swarthmore opened with a Boy Scout ceremony at Eastlawn Cemetery over the grave of Earl Keighton. Rev. W. F. Humphreys offered prayer as flowers were laid, a rifle salute fired, and taps sounded, followed by continuation on Page Four.
The Delaware County League of Women Voters held its quarterly session at the Swarthmore Woman's Club House on May 31 with Mrs. Hartshorn presiding. District leaders reported on membership and progress, highlighting Radnor Township's enrollment and Swarthmore Borough's need to recruit more women voters to train for informed citizenship.
The church choir will present a monthly music service next Sunday June 5 at 7 30 PM. Selections come from Russian church composers including Gretchaninoff Arkhangelsky Arensky Kopylov and Tschaikowsky with pieces like O Praise the Lord in Heaven Hear My Prayer O Gladsome Light and Nunc Dimittis to be performed.
Swarthmore College marks commencement week starting Thursday June 9 with a senior luncheon and the outdoor class play Sherwood. Alumni day Saturday features Governor Sproul and other notables, a 3 p.m. Hav erford Swarthmore baseball game, and a 6 p.m. reception for the Swain and Aydelotte couples. Dr Joseph Swain delivers the baccalaureate Sunday at 11 in Parish Hall, and the outdoor auditorium hosts the Monday 11 a.m. commencement with speaker Thomas Mott Osbourne Ph.D.
The Swarthmore Preparatory School will hold its commencement on Thursday June 9 with Lieut. Harry Gordon Wilson as speaker. Wilson, sole surviving officer of the First Canadian Division, now heads the Co operative Association of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co. The Junior commencement is set for Tuesday evening June 7.
The Mary Lyon School held commencement festivities starting Friday May 27 with field day events including relay races calisthenics aesthetic dancing pyramids horseback riding and baseball. Memorial Day May revels of Seven Gables featured plays The Shut Up Posey and Robin Goodfellow and several fancy dances were performed on the green. The June Revels occurred midweek.
John H. Sorandes, an expert rug dealer, presents Oriental rugs from Persia and other regions. The collection includes many qualities and distinct regional styles, reflecting the loom crafts from ancient to modern productions.
The commencement program was not received in time for publication. Full details will be provided next week. The ceremony is scheduled for June 23.
Friday evening June 10th features strawberries and ice cream on sale with aprons fancy work candy and grab bags. Don’t miss the movies and many fun activities. a champion ice cream consumer will be crowned and all may feel like champions. Come early stay late.
The League of Women Voters meeting scheduled for Friday evening was postponed due to commencement activities. A new date will be announced later.
The article notes the Uineia tune and urges everyone to note the time change to avoid being an hour late for church. The message emphasizes punctuality and community participation in service.
Swarthmore High School defeated Germantown High School 9 to 6 on Tuesday at Germantown, ending Germantown's 20 game run. Prentice Manning pitched six innings and homered, with Capt. Powers delivering an excellent catching game. The win marks Swarthmore’s eleventh straight and twelfth victory this season as they prepare to host Lansdowne High today and George School tomorrow at George School.
A bicycle and auto collided at Park avenue and Station Square and Chester Road. The car was driven by H B Green and the cyclist was William Lederle. No injuries occurred though both front wheels were damaged. a safety signal is urged at the intersection.
News Notes for June 3 to June 9 list local sports matchups at the athletic field and away, school commencements at Mary Lyon and Swarthmore Prep, a senior class play at Swarthmore College, Father’s Day reminders, and social visits. It also notes Daylight Saving, local visits by Miss J M Blanterner and Mrs Edgar Yarnall, portrait work by Caroline van Helden, social gatherings at Trinity Church, and an American Legion board party.
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