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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
2
The Swarthmore News notes June brings busy days with weddings and graduations sharing the honors with a time of farewell as trunks are loaded for vacation. Youth look to life’s journey with blue skies while older folks recall gray skies, yet optimism in youth remains a hopeful glow on life’s horizon.
A humorous verse laments alphabetic mischief in print where lowercase i and uppercase U mix oddly and names shift from Martin to Martha. The speaker blames the printer’s helper for the chaos causing annoyance and even calls for burning the paper.
A letter argues both sides erred in the Ludlow clashes, noting the militia decline left mine guards in place, sparking violence. It says most strikers were foreigners and urges restraint and arbitration. The piece also covers Rose Valley plays and Woman Suffrage Party events with speeches by Ruth Verlenden and Mrs Bedford.
A Swarthmore resident writes to The News criticizing Colorado strike coverage. He claims eastern papers rely on strikers and cites testimony before investigating committees, arguing Ludlow events are misrepresented and that Alma Lafferty’s sworn testimony is key to the case.
A large turnout from Swarthmore Lansdowne Media and nearby Delaware County communities attended the Suffrage Carnival held on a date in Tansa.
Council met with full attendance on June 4. A letter from the Woman's Club declined to sell land for a public pathway. Fire Association loan request for a new engine denied. Delaware Co Electrical Co allowed other firms to use its poles on Princeton Ave. Kenyon Ave houses to sewer connection requested. Cosmos Club seeks enlargement of quarters in Borough Hall. Arthur T. Phillips licensed as a plumber. Fire truck permitted to Lansdowne on June 6. Highway and Public Property committees empowered for labor and hall expansion. Accounts committee presented bills. 1914 tax rates passed unanimously. Richard C. Sellers resigns from Board of Health. Dr. Geo. Kusel nominated to fill vacancy. Auto-truck insured for 2000 dollars. Fourth of July appropriation deferred. Secretary’s monthly report received.
At the fair Lewis and Prof Battin's sister offered palm readings for a fee. A separate tent housed a long necked goose with a loud quack. A prize awaited guests who met certain rules as an archery contest drew spectators.
The city council presented an ordinance at first reading addressing speeding by automobiles and related traffic controls. The measure outlines enforcement approaches and potential penalties to enhance road safety.
The Rose Valley Folk marked Alley Day on June 6 with a lawn view of Rose Valley’s winter, a picture dance led by Mr. Will Price and ladies of Swarthmore, and a tonic theme celebrating old customs over rapid modernity. Members used proceeds to modernize the Club House and plant gardens, while reflecting on friendliness and progress in their community.
In Current Opinion a fatherly tale from Emily P. Bishop's Seventy Years Young shows a girl's prayer for her brother to become better and for mercy to birds. She prays the trap harms none, then destroys it, illustrating compassion guiding action.
The notice outlines a Children’s Day service on Sunday at eleven with the pastor speaking and a chorus led by Mr. Charles E. Hirst. It mentions a song service, a June 21 young people’s program, a weekly prayer meeting, and active youth leadership in the Ladies’ Parlor led by Harold Warren and Allen Brown. It also notes Elias Baddour’s Jerusalem talk and Rev. Woodfin’s address to the Dolphin County Sunday School Association on liquor traffic, plus a county campaign plan modeled on Delaware County.
Children's Day baptism planned at morning service and special Sunday School exercises in the evening. The Adult Bible Class led by Pastor Ketels grows in numbers and invites all to attend at the regular Sunday School hour. The class originated under Dr Roxby before his removal. Members express continued satisfaction with attendance.
The Strawberry Festival reported a successful final rally and social events amid community celebration. Local organizers praised turnout, noting strong participation from residents and volunteers who supported the festival’s goals.
The annual First-day school picnic is set for June 13 with departure groups from Mr Clayton Walton and Mr Will Walter at 9 o clock. It will be held in Dr Mart Place woods with wading stream, ice cream, and lemonade provided. Dr Benjamin F But retires as superintendent after many years. The Baccalaureate Address will be delivered next First day at 11 30 in Iish Hall by George A Hoadley president of the College.
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