Chautauqua Delights Swarthmore With Rare Musical Treat
The big Chautauqua tent on the college farm has drawn music lovers this week with a diverse program of voice and instrument. The smaller tents echo solos and symphonies, intriguing visitors about the summer line up on A and B circuits. The event showcased carefully chosen acts, emphasizing variety and a well balanced, non repetitive program as part of a cooperative effort.
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College Farm
Wayfarer
Swarthmore
Chautauqua
Graduation Day at Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School
The tenth anniversary exercises at the Industrial and Agricultural School at Downingtown on May 25 honored eleven girls and one boy graduate. Veterans carried a flag as the Boys' Band played and the third floor of Pennsylvania Hall became an auditorium. Principal Creditt praised resilience, and W W MacElree lauded the graduates' speeches. Students showcased work in sewing, cooking, carpentry, and clerical skills. West Chester and Downingtown residents show growing support for the school’s future.
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Industrial and Agricultural School
Downingtown
Pennsylvania Hall
William A. Creditt
W .W. MacElree
Dred
Esee
Hampton
West Chester
Down Ngown
Swarthmore
Flower Mission Seeks Help For Worthmore Donor Donations
A query asks who can assist with a poor habit affecting valued Flower Mission contributions from Worthmore. The message seeks guidance on support and potential volunteers.
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Worthmore
Strawberry Festival Today at Strawhe Church Store
Westminster Guild invites the community to a strawberry festival on the lawn from 3 to 10. Ice cream, candy, iced tea, and lemonade will be for sale to raise funds.
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Strawhe Church
Ida Westminster Guild
Sian aNae
Swarthmore High School Commencement and Class Day Notices
Due to severe overcrowding admission to Swarthmore High School commencement week will be restricted to auditorium seating. The graduating class will distribute tickets for Class Day on June 16 and reserve seats for Commencement Night. Other students will receive one or two tickets for family use, with remaining tickets allocated by the School Board president or principal to applicants in order of request.
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Swarthmore High School
Swarthmore Preparatory School Twenty-third Annual Commencement
Swarthmore Preparatory School holds its twenty third annual commencement ceremony with graduates named and diplomas presented by faculty and administration at the school campus in Swarthmore.
A Baby's Love Program and School Recital
A program listing scripture reading, class song, and orations by J Murdock Blake Randolph Ashton Andrew Simpson and Alonzo R Horsey Jr plus piano solos by Rachmaninoff and Leschetizky. Includes awards diplomas and an address by Dr William B Forbush with a school song and a devotional tribute to a baby's love by W A Houpek.
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J. Murdock Blake
Randolph Ashton
Andrew Simpson
Alonzo R. Horsey, Jr
William B. Forbush
The Intruder
A compact poem praising a mysterious figure described as small yet powerful. The speaker notes the paradox of naked presence demanding reverence, compares him to a bulky freight of his traits, and ends by urging readers to ask his mother for the truth.
Taft to Deliver Address at Swarthmore College Commencement
The Swarthmore College commencement program outlines events during Commencement Week. Activities include a June 4 faculty reception, a June 11 senior banquet and dance at Strath Haven Inn, a June 12 luncheon hosted by President Swain and Dean Meeteer, and a June 13 address by President Joseph Swain.
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William Howard Taft
Swarthmore College
Strathhaven Inn
Swain
Dean Meeteer
Joseph Swain
Philadelphia Banking Chapter Elects Officers for Upcoming Season
The Board of Governors of the Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Banking, met Tuesday night and elected Carl H. Chaffee as president of the coming season. Norman Tl. Hayes was chosen as vice president, W. A. MecCamy as secretary, R. C. Alexander as treasurer, and John C. Wallace as assistant secretary.
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Philadelphia
American Institute of Banking
Carl H. Chaffee
First National Bank
Norman Tl. Hayes
Philadelphia National Bank
W. A. MecCamy
Fourth Street National Bank
R. C. Alexander
Central National Bank
John C. Wallace
Philadelphia Trust Company
Swarthmore News Notes June Week Schedule Highlights
Community events listed for June include a Strath Haven Inn opening and music recital at the Woman's Club, church services, an observatory open night, a school commencement, and a Friday prayer service. Local residents Dr Goddard Sabbatical leave, Miss Helen Dare Mearns teaching in Luzerne, and notable visits to Atlantic City and Buck Hill Falls are noted along with a Southern orator Speaking in Chester.
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Frederick R. Gerry
Swarthmore Preparatory School
Rachmaninoff
Lucia
Leschetizky
Gabriel L. Hines
W. A. Houpek
Ile
Soiree Singers
Crawford Adams Co
Varkony-Hines Co
Soiree
Colangelo
Gram
Thomas E. Green
the Public Ledger
Strath Haven Inn
Marie E. Helms
Woman's Club House
Trinity
Friends’ Meeting
Presbyterian
Methodist Church
Jos. Swain
Buck Hill Falls, Pa
Dr. Goddard
Pearson
Susanna Gaskill Mahan
Downingtown Industrial School
William M. Woodfin
Atlantic City
H. F. Mearns
Rutgers Avenue
Chambersburg
Wilson College
Helen Dare Mearns
Miss Mearns
Luzerne
New York
J. Russell Smith
Round Hill
Virginia
Hayward Gay
Carl Gay
Woman's Club
Samuel W. Lucall
Georgia
Third Presbyterian Church
Chester
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