Swarthmore College Commencement Week Schedule
A detailed program lists events from June sixth to sixteenth including senior banquet and luncheon, Baccalaureate by George A. Hoadley, class day, senior play Arrow-Maker, alumni meetings, grand parade, athletic events, and commencement address by Hon Edwin S.rt with degree conferrals. Train times from Broad Street to Swarthmore are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Man
E. A.M
George A. Hoadley
Parrish Hall
Whittier
Sigma Rho
William J. Hall
Edwin S.rt
Swarthmore
Antiques and Horribles Parade Planned for Fourth
Swarthmore Fourth Committee advances plans for an antiques and horribles parade to open at 5 30 AM from a central pass. The event will feature old time and humorous acts including Buster Brown and Up That F Father, with clowns in various costumes to delight all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore
Carroll Thayer
Buster Brown
Dolman, Jr
Swarthmore News Hit By Philadelphia Water Main Break
A 48 inch main break crippled Philadelphia industries last week delaying Swarthmore Publishing Company’s monotype press. Only late Wednesday into Thursday material could be printed for Saturday, forcing reuse of pre set material and an unusual emphasis on church news while local town news was scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Swarthmore Publishing Company
Monotype
Antiques and Horribles Celebrate with Community Appeal
A local feature invites male readers to join the "antiques and horribles" event. J Harlan Jessup chairs the Finance Committee and solicits contributions by check to him or at E C Walton’s real estate office. A father praises the celebration and offers support but cannot assist actively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harlan Jessup
Jessup
E. C. Walton
Union Hall Association Seeks Funds for Colored Community Hall
The Union Hall Association buys a lot near the colored quarter and gains a charter to build a hall for religious intellectual and social welfare. Estimated cost is not less than 2000 dollars. colored residents have contributed but need wider community support for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall Association
Percy Webster
A. G. Thatcher
Hannah Clothier Hull
Milton Hazard
Martha B. Young
Abigail Davies
George A. Marr
Joseph Quinlan
Isabel Kamp
Evelyn B. Hall
Albert Maddox
Memorial offerings and church notes in Swarthmore
A list of donors pledging contributions to Trinity Church Swarthmore with details on payment timing. Also news notes covering the church’s opening service in 1895, missionary appointments, and the 1903 consecration. Local society items include social events, retirements, editor resignation, storm damage, and upcoming summer editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Clark
Henri M. G. Huff
Walter A. Mates
Whitaker
Alice P. Garwood
Swarthmore News
In Dr Hoadleys Honor Faculty Supper For Prof Hoadley
The Benjamin West House lawn hosted a twilight supper on May 26 to honor Professor Hoadley as he nears retirement under the Carnegie Pension Fund. About twenty professors praised his long career and esteem among colleagues. President Swain will host a similar gathering that evening.
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Benjamin West House
Battin
Professor Hoadley
Carnegie Pension Fund
Hoadley
Swain
Dr. Hoadley
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Swarthmore College
Trinity Church
THE
Calvary
Woman’s Association of the Methodist Hospital
W. S. Fricke
Edgar W. Morris
Rutgers Avenue
Ocean City
Minnie C. Thomas
Edwin A. Yarnall
Mrs. Yarnall
Ruth
Royal Thayer
Booth’s Bakery
Philip E. Howard
Clifton Springs
N. Y
Thomas J. Dolphin
Bradbury Post
G. A
Yale Avenue
Cornell
Park Avenues
E. B. Ward
Mrs. Ward
Brookline
Frederick A. Child
Girard Avenue
J. B. Lodge
Five-hundred Club
Oak Lane
Helen Marr
Springfield
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