Liberty Loan Subscriptions Surge in Swarthmore
Swarthmore sees Liberty Bond subscriptions climb from 46 to 89 in a week with total pledges of 36 450. Three five thousand dollar subscriptions boost totals as two bond clubs offer weekly contributions of one or two dollars. Swarthmore National Bank acts as agent for Chautauqua Association and Scott Paper Company buyers, with expectations of five to ten thousand dollars each. A prior forecast of near one hundred thousand dollars remains reaffirmed as bank reserves rise.
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Liberty Loan
Swarthmore
Liberty
Chautauqua Association
Scott Paper Company
Swarthmore National Bank
Swarthmore Notes Highlight Local Moves and Events
Mr Walter De Garmo visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Kent. Thomas Winter Andrew and Mrs Andrew moved into a new North Chester Road home. Harrison Smith sold Park Avenue house to R M Little of New Chester Water Co. Mrs C P M Jack will relocate to Rose Valley. Dr Harlan Updegrafft bought 124 Park Avenue. Mrs C A Smith attends State College commencement. L C Emmons moves into a new residence. details to follow. Miss Charlotte M Smith to graduate State College as domestic science teacher. Decoration Day linen shower for Flora Young. W C T U sermon criticizes liquor revenue and calls for prohibition.
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Thomas Winter Andrew
North Chester Road
Harrison Smith
Park Avenue
R. M. Little
New Chester Water Co
Little
Charlotte M. Smith
Postmaster Smith
State College
Organ recital and summer classes at Swarthmore church
Miss Margaret Hill leads an organ recital tonight at 8 15 assisted by Miss Abbie R Keely. A summer mixed Bible class starts next Sunday in the parish building Woman’s Room. Children’s Day is observed with a morning sermon and Junior Choir service. Adults gather for Sunday School vespers led by superintendent Wood. The session meets Monday for dinner and business. Baptisms planned at the morning service next Sunday. inform the pastor.
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Margaret Hill
Abbie R. Keely
Swarthmore
Wood
Webster
Annual Meeting of the W. C. T. U completes officer slate
The annual meeting at Mrs. Marr's home on May 23 elected officers for the coming year. Presiding was Mrs. Marr with Mrs. Mahan as vice president at large and church vice presidents including Mrs. Reynolds and others. Reports from department heads highlighted Flower Mission work, literature subscriptions, jail magazine deliveries, temperance prizes, and special essay prizes.
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Marr
Daniel
Mahan
Reyinolds
Presbyterian
Gcgas Smith
Methodist
A. C. Lewis
Episcopal
Daniels
Friends’ Meeting
Mase
Katherine Price
Franklin Ellis
Marjorie Turner
Mary Lyon School
Ellis Yarnall
Yarnall
An Experiment in Patriotism Continues at Community Center
Children gathered on the platform formed a flag with bunting and sang the Star Spangled Banner, provoking tears and a stirring reaction among native born and alien attendees alike. The piece promises to reveal how a church was transformed into a community center in a forthcoming installment.
Prohibition Argument Cites Grain Waste and Bread Supply
An essay argues that grain diverted to stills and brew kettles would yield a bushel per person and, ground into flour, feed 25 million families for a winter. It frames this as a strong indictment of wasteful practices and supports prohibition.
Ladies' Aid Society Meets at Presbyterian Church
The regular all day meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church is held today in the church. Luncheon will be served at the usual time. All women of the congregation are urged to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Clymer Young Wedding Details at Park Avenue Home
Miss Edith C Young served as maid of honor in Georgette crepe. bridesmaids wore turquoise and pink gowns with sweet pea bouquets. The ceremony was led by Rev Clinton Ballzell Adams with Rev John Ellery Tuttle assisting. reception at 227 Park Avenue followed by a wedding trip and summer stay in Swarthmore and Philadelphia.
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Edith C. Young
Dorothy KF. Young
Lydia Thompson
Alberta Thompson
Caroline Miller
Georgette Crepe
Gertrude Purdy
Edith Miller
T. Arthur Marion
Joseph Free
Frank Clayton
Edgar Free
Walter Farley
Willis Marshall
George Cornelius
Clinton Ballzell Adams
John Ellery Tuttle
Park Avenue
Railroad cuts Liberty Loan payments for workers
A Pennsylvania Railroad notice from the general manager announces monthly Liberty Loan payments drop from 10 to 5 dollars, effectively about 1 dollar per week, making the investment accessible to all employees. Applications will be distributed soon with the change highlighted in red.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
U. S. Liberty Loan
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Warthmore
Sunny Little Swarthmore
York
Walter de Garmo
Cocoanut Grove
Florida
Arthur Kent
Mr. de Garmo
Swarthmore College
Charles P. M. Jack
Rose Valley
Carroll Thayer
Harlan Updegrafft
C. A. Smith
Martin B. Young
Ocean Grove
Cleveland
Buffalo
Mountains
Great Lakes
Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Company
Flora Young
the Daughters of the Revolution
Valley Forge
Mrs. J. Everton Ramsey
Howard
Pennsylvania
W. C. T. U. Bulletin
THE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Clymer—Young
P. R. R. Liberty Loan
Frank Brannan
Chester Road
Albert N. Garrett Swarthmore, Pa
Eastbourne
Pacific Ave
Park Place
Atlantic City, N. J
Ocean View
Garwood & Johnson
Delaware County
Lansdowne, PA
Douglas Fairbanks
Ideal Theatre
Morton
C. Frank Williamson
Morton, PA
Powell’s Dairies Media
R. F.D
Keller’s
Clover Crest Dairy
Springfield Consolidated Water Company
Fidelity Building
N. Broad Street
Philadelphia
Darby
First National Bank
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