Swarthmore News Notes Social Updates and Local Events
Swarthmore welcomes the George C. Friend family back from Camden and Chicago with plans to spend the summer in Ocean City. The Coates and other residents travel to Asbury Park New York City and State College for visits. Quarantine affects several homes for whooping cough while Louise Watterson recovers at Newport R I. Local clubs attend Delaware County Association women’s group meeting and a tea is planned for June 16. The public school closes June 22 with commencement on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George CC. Friend
Swarthmore
Friend
Camden
Chicago
Ocean City
Robert L. Coates
Edna Coates
Asbury Park
Gates
Coates
New York City
Eleanor Coates
State College
Louise Watterson
Newport
R. L
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Church Schedule and Sermon Series at Local Parish
Friday events include Ladies' Aid luncheon at 12 30 and worship at 7 30. Sunday features Bible School at 10, Morning Worship with Children's Day baptism, 4 Italian school, 6 45 Junior C E, and 7 30 Evening Worship on social teachings. Weeknight offerings span Trustees, Church Night, Junior Brotherhood, Missionary Society and Choir with a welcoming note.
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Fairview
C. E
Junior Brotherhood
Woman's Missionary Society
Sunday Services at Swarthmore Parish
Chester Road and College Avenue Swarthmore rector Rev. Walter A. Matos leads Sunday services at the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Road and
College Avenue
Swarthmore
Walter A. Matos
Family Hopes Amid Flood Silence at City Hotel
Mrs Foster voices cautious optimism after floods cut all contact with her son. She says his hotel lies outside the flooded area and expresses faith in his safety as the community shares in the bereavement of Joyce and her children. The quote echoes a Bible proverb about service.
Daylight Saving Crank De Serves Severe Penalty
An originator of the daylight saving idea is urged to life imprisonment at hard labor for weekly time changes. The piece mocks the proposal as idiotic and notes West Chester and Swarthmore are urged to resist adopting the idea next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Swarthmore
Charles D Joyce Dies. Bank Leader Remembered by Credit Board
Funeral services for Charles D Joyce were held at the family home with Rev Dr Lloyd Tompkins officiating. Attendees included Curtiss Bennett and Edward James Cattell who spoke of Joyce’s fine character and his motto that honest toil is sacred. Interment followed at East Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flloyd Tompkins
Holy Trinity Church
Curtiss Bennett
Newark
N. J
Edward James Cattell
Philadelphia
Paul M. Pearson
Tompkins
Imade
East Lawn Cemetery
Swarthmore Wedding Party Attends Orchard Gown Bridesmaids
The bridesmaids Katherine B Frick of Oak Lane Irene B Jamison of Philadelphia Eleanor Coates of Swarthmore and Marion J Lane of Chester wore orchid organdie with lace and Mitzi hats with buttercups. Best man Furdman Limeburner of Philadelphia and ushers Jack M Humphrey Loyal Young Osterlund James Wilcox Marshall Piersol attended. A reception followed at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine B. Frick
Oak Lane
Irene B. Jamison
Philadelphia
Eleanor Coates
Swarthmore
Marion J. Lane
Chester
Furdman Limeburner
Jack M. Humphrey
Wilkes-Barre
Counsin
Loyal Young Osterlund
James Wilcox
Wawa
Marshall Piersol
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Robert T. Devereux
Atlantic City
George C. Friend
Albert Seal
Vlachos
Blundin
MacIntyre
J. Russell Smith
William A. Jaquette
Martin B. Young
Edwin A. Yarnall
Woman's Club of
Delaware County Association of Women’s Clubs
Robert Miller
Bywood
Albert Garrett Thatcher
Miriam W. Hines
South Chester Road
Henry Roever
Wayne
Martin
B. Young
Edwin Yarnall
Methodist Church
Swarthmore Public School
Ellen Foster Stone
Swarthmore Avenue
W. Ambrose Hirst
B. B. Foster
Colorado
Mr. Foster
Pueblo
Col
Delaware County
Lansdowne Chester Media
Presbyterian Church
John Ellery Tuttle
D.D
Trinity Church
Charles D. Joyce
Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Co
Swarthmore National Bank
Union League
Joyce
Christian Science Society
Woman’s Club House
Borough Hall
the Religious Society OF
Swarthmore College
Joseph Swain
Walter F. Humphrey
the Lord
Schatte-Hanna
Ly Ohn
Spencer
Pennsylvania
Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA
Jesus Christ
Christ
Earth
Golden Rule Society
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
National Editorial Association
Vassar Avenue
Ing
Altoona
Williamsport
Chestnut Hill
Mrs. Schatte
W. S. Grimes
Booth’s Bakery
Harris & CO. Tailoring
Chester Road
Park Ave
Bell Phone
Swarthmore, Pa
C. Frank Williamson
Morton
Frank Brannan
A. W. Collins
Chester and Vicinity
Philadelphia Suburban Gas and Electric Co
Darby
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