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Swarthmore News

Location

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1919

Page

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Swarthmore Preparatory School Commencement Held June

The Swarthmore Preparatory School hosts its seventh annual commencement on June Twelfth in the main school building. Dr Selm Micker of West Chester will deliver the address to the graduates. A cordial invitation is extended to friends of the school to attend the exercises. Won by Wireless is presented by the boys at the Woman's Club Friday evening at 8 15 p m

Swarthmore Preparatory Selm Micker West Chester E Boys Swarthmore Preparatory de

Warthmore High School Commencement Notice

Warthmore High School closes with the Senior Class presenting Quality Street on Tuesday June 17 followed by commencement Wednesday June 18 at 3 PM The program includes prayer by Rev Samuel MacAdams school chorus Theodore Roosevelt The American Citizen John Emory Fricke MacDowell An Appreciation Ruth Mary Updegraft Limitation of Our Democracy Margaret V Worthington and an address by Dr Francis Harvey Green

Worthmore High School Barrie Rayer Samuel MacAdams Thool Theodore Roosevelt Sass John Emory Fricke MacDowell Ruth Mary Updegraft Margaret V. Worthington Francis Harvey Green

Swarthmore Police Chief Urges Summer Home Security

Swarthmore residents are urged by Chief Sweeney to notify the police if they plan weekend trips or will be away all summer to allow proper warding of premises. The notice warns that failure to comply could invite burglaries and stresses prompt reporting.

Sweeney Swarthmore

Community Aid Club Plans Weekly Meets at Mrs Calvert Home

The women of the Ladies Aid prepare garments from gauze and cloth, gathering at Mrs Frederick Calvert's home for a luncheon and work session. They will meet weekly or as possible, aiding aboard the ongoing relief effort during the dull season.

Frederick

Community Laundry Ad Promises Economy and Publicity

Fragmentary text describes a laundry ad claiming simplicity and economy for all customers. Mentions a sailor, a ship, and June, but details are unclear and names unclear.

Funeral for Mrs Carl Smith Held by Swarthmore Red Cross

The Swarthmore Red Cross and ARC Canteen workers attended the funeral of Mrs Carl Smith at Olver Bair on Monday May 16th at 4 30 p m. The service was conducted by Reverend Walter Matos and included burial rites of the Ebenezer church. Officers of Company TH S Reserve Militia bore the casket draped in the American flag. Many flowers and mourners from the Swarthmore Red Cross and Philadelphia Red Cross branches were present. The service honored the late William E Gadstone as a prayer was read.

Carl Smith Olver Bair Swarthmore Branch Red Cross Miers George Boyd ARC Corspierners Swarthmore Philadelphia Walter Matos Enieconal William E. Gadstone

Lawn fete by girls aid at Trinity Church on June 20

The Girls Guide of Trinity Church will hold a lawn fete on the church lawn at College avenue and Chester road Friday afternoon and evening June 20 from 3 to 10 PM. Films will be shown in Parrish House. Home made cake candy and ice cream for sale. A cafeteria supper will be served from 6 to 8 PM. Proceeds support Parrish House improvements.

Trinity Church Church Lawn

The Fickleness of Mob Spirit in Cairo Crowds

The article recounts continued demonstrations over Dr Ellis's status as an American and Herald correspondent. Crowds fill streets with cheering and flags until a clash between a British officer and an Egyptian soldier sparks disorder. Shots kill two British soldiers and four natives. authorities deploy strong repressive measures to restore order. Dr Ellis notes Gen Allenby’s conciliatory measures failed to yield initial positive results.

Eilis Herald Ellis Alenby Cairo

Notion to All Canteen Members Meeting Invited

On Thursday June 1st at eight o clock in the evening a meeting of all Canteen workers in the South Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter will be held at the Academy of Music Major General Leonard Wood and other officers will address the gathering Your ID card will assure admission and Swarthmore’s canteen workers are urged to attend to learn what this service has meant to the men of the American Forces

Pennsylvania Academy of Music Leonard Wood Swarthmore

Community notices urge return of donated sewing machines

The Red Cross members who loaned sewing machines to Borough Hall are asked to call at the Hall on Monday June 9 to identify and return their property. Also Swarthmore’s canteen service is set for Thursday June 12 and dues should be collected or sent to the chairman.

Red Cros Borough Hall Coates Swarthmore Ying

New Swarthmore Bank Appoints C Wal ter Stubbs Assistant Cashier

C Walter Stubbs arrives as the Swarthmore National Bank assistant cashier. He previously worked at Parks hore Pennsylvania and is highly recommended. The bank notes a pattern of promotion and wishes him success in his new role.

Swarthmore National Bank C. Walter Stubbs Stubbs Parkshore

Swarthmore News Notes June Events and Local Updates

Swarthmore weekly notes list Friday events including a senior play at Swarthmore College and a wireless show at the Woman's Club, plus Sunday religious services and a college commencement on June 9. Items mention grocery stores closing in summer, canteen and Flower Mission activities, and local moves, travels, and appointments. Lieut Warren to return from France. Dr Fergusson to become Massachusetts Sabbath School head.

Swarthmore R. R

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