Swarthmore College Commencement Under Open Sky
Governor Walston and Governor Miller addressed graduates at an open air commencement ceremony near Swarthmore College. They urged simple living and civic integrity as a new endowment fund reached 350 810 dollars, with a 50 000 dollar gift for a girls dormitory wing forthcoming. After speeches, trees were planted on the campus and several fellowships were awarded to Raymond Bye Anna Michener Rathel Knight Hannah Steele Katharine Green.
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Walston
United States
Ralston
Miler
Wilson
Stuart
Tener
Brumbaugh
Doctor Swain
Joshua Lippincott
Raymond T. Bye
Lucretia Mott
Anna M. Michener
John Lockwood
Rathel ‘T. Knight
Hannah. Leedom
Hannah [. Steele
Martha E. Tysn
Katharine Proctor Green
Installation Service at Presbyterian Church
The Installation service for Rev. John Ellery will be held Wednesday June 21 at 7 45 PM in the Iranian Church with Rev Dr Grahan presiding. The installation sermon will be delivered by Rev J Ross Stevenson and the charge to the people by Rev William Kruse with Rev P H Mowry Chester giving the discourse. An informal reception for Dr and Mrs Little follows and all are invited.
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John Ellery
D. D
Wedness
C. R. Williamson
Third Presbyterian Church
West Chester
Willian Kruse
Elwyn
P. H. Mowryhester
Uttle
Ybody
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Student recital showcases Mrs Mary Prescott’s skill
A recital at Mrs Prescott’s residence Thursday at 8 drew delight from parents and friends. Ice and ice cream were served as part of the pleasant event reflecting rising civic interest in local talent.
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Mary B. Prescott
Sidence
Swarthmore High School Commencement Exercises June 13
Swarthmore High School held commencement exercises on the evening of June 13. The program featured an invocation by Rev R M Little a chorus piece Row Us Row Us Swiftly by Fabio Campana a piano piece The Dragon Flies by Moldemar Bargiel a girls glee recital One Factor of Pennsylvanias Social Betterment by Walden De Forest Van Haagen an oration Opportunities for Women Yesterday and Today by Dorothy Larned a solo At Dawning by Cadman a second oration Pilgrims of the Sky by Philip Howard and the presentation of diplomas by Mr Albert Ainsworth president of the Board of School Directors.
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Moldemar Bargiel
Pennsylvania
Walden de Forest van Haagen
Dorothy Larned
Charlotte Bunting
Swarthmore Preparatory School Holds June Commencement
Commencement exercises were held in the school gym on Thursday at 10 30 A M. The program included devotional exercises by Dr E M Fergusson and multiple orations by students Clinton E Walter Jr Lan C Davell Jr and Russell Atlee Yarnall. Music featured piano solos Venetian Love Song and Hungarian Rhapsody with farewell address by Rev G B Burns.
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Swarthmore Preparatory School
Clinton E. Walter, Jr
Lan C. Davell
Nevin
Class Day at Swarthmore High School Featured Student Performances
Swarthmore High School held its Class Day on Monday evening June 12 to a large audience. The program included an Ode sung by graduates, a class history by Miss Helen Ramsey, a rhymed alphabet by Miss Carolyn Day, and a humorous prophecy by Frank Holman. Two short comedies and a Fantasy with fairy charm showcased dances by Miss Gract Stockton and others.
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Swarthmore High School
Helen Ramsey
Carolyn Day
Frank Holman
Stockton
Miss Gract Fairy
Woman's Auxiliary Sale at Trinity Church Lawn
The Woman's Auxiliary of Trinity Church will hold a sale on the church lawn Saturday afternoon June 17 from 3 30 to 7 30 featuring home made cakes pies bread ice cream candy and peanuts with activities for children.
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Trinity Church
Morton
Swaxnmore News Office Closure Notice
The Swaxnmore News office will be closed on Tuesday July 4. All items for the July 7 issue must be received by Monday morning July 3.
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Swaxnmore
Novelty Concert Planned at Strath Haven Inn
On Friday evening June 16 the Clover Four will perform a novelty concert at Strath Haven Inn in two parts a concert and a costume sketch. The quartet includes Miss Jane E. Miller soprano Miss Mary Griggs reader Miss Martha Westcott pianist and Miss Mable M. Kirby accompanist and Aunt Forgetful. Chester Miller Ed Brill and John Curtis Jr prelude before the main program. Residents of Swarthmore are invited.
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Clover Four
Strath Haven Inn
Philadelphia
Jane E. Miller
Maryee Griggs
Martha Wescott
Mab
Swarthmore
Chester Miller
A. Brill
John Curtis, Jr
Swarthmore Fourth of July Prizes Hopeful for Cash Awards
The Swarthmore Safe and Sane Fourth Association weighs at least ten dollars in cash for best decorated car and possibly best comic costume prizes. Medals will be awarded in all sports, with revised events and entry blanks to Mr. H Chalmers Stuart. Prizes may also honor best decorated house and float. funding depends on citizen contributions to thirteen district treasurers.
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Swarthmore Safe and Sane Fourth Association
H. Chalmers Stuart
Swarthmore
Albert W. Preston
Harlan Jessup
Welcome for new pastor at Presbyterian Church
A large crowd gathered at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning and afternoon June 11 for Children's Day and to welcome incoming pastor Rev. John Ellery Tuttle. Rev. Luther Ketels was absent due to illness. A hymn of welcome by Lizzie De Armond was sung. Continues on Page Three.
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Presbyterian Church
John Ellery Tuttle
Luther Ketels
Lizzie de Armond
Potter Engagement Tea Announces Swarthmore News
Miss Ruth Potter and Mr Leonard Ashton announced their engagement at a four oclock tea hosted by the Misses Potter. Guests were greeted by Miss Dorothy Ashton Miss Elizabeth Mc Connell and Mrs Edward Bassett as they entered rose scented rooms decorated to resemble a garden. Each guest received a rose bud with a blue ribbon card bearing the couple names.
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Ruth Potter
Leonard Ashton
Swarthmore
Potter
Taber Ashton
Community Notes and Local Schedules June Swarthmore
Saturday events include home made cakes and a lawn sale at Trinity Church and Morton movie showings. Sunday church services are listed at Friends Meeting Trinity Methodist and Presbyterian. Other items mention vacations, burglaries, local visits, and upcoming copy deadlines.
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Indiana
Jos Kk. Swain
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and Miller
Delaware
Chara Marshall
Woman’s Medical College
Isaac H. iCithier
Titu
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Ney
Swarthmore Public School
R. M. Little
Fabio Campana
E. M. Fergusson
Leslie Arnold
Rirdmund Morris Fergusson, Jr
Unseen Army
Russell Atlee Yarnall Ward
A. T L. Tomlinson
Ilead Master Piano
Liszt
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Strath Haven
Friends’ Meeting
Trinity and Methodist Churches
Hannah T. Mitchell
Lansdowne
Robert Hall
Hall Homestead
Windsor
Vermont
Swarthmore Tea Room
George Cresson
Richard Ogden
Cresson
Frank V. Burton
Bridgeport, Conn
Ida Belle Downey
Western College
Smith College
Jeanette Laws
Florence E. Witsel
Berjnardsville, N. J
Bittle’s
Warren Foote
Manasquan River
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