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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
2
Swarthmore News reports ongoing contributions for the Fourth of July celebration and urges readers to donate to make the event the greatest yet. The issue also notes mosquitoes breeding in high grass on vacant lots and encourages residents to exterminate them to prevent bites.
The Swarthmore Preparatory School graduation lists nineteen seniors including Grant Emerson Benjamin Edmund Fergusson Jr Russell Atlee Yarnall Ambrose H Van Alen. Edmund Fergusson Jr wins top scholastic honors. Ralph Stone Jr of Detroit receives the Haverford Cup. Fergusson earns the Fred W Schoen Cup for Dekathlon.
The speaker credits graduates with Christian examples in school life and expresses hope their alumnus status strengthens ties with the school. He urges honoring the good name and responsibilities as the class receives diplomas. Pins and rewards were handed out on Wednesday evening June 7 with parents present and refreshments served.
The College Settlement appeals for donations to fund summer outings for its children after May Flower Market proceeds are counted. They request early contributions and offer car use for excursions, noting the need to avoid debt and cover heat relief activities in town and country.
The article notes Benjamin West's Death of Nelson and a dinner scene where Nelson sat between the artist and Sir William Hamilton. It records Nelson's regret as he prepared for his final voyage and his connection to the historic painting.
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