Swarthmore Prep Gradates Twelve in 29th Commencement
Swarthmore Preparatory School held its 29th annual commencement on June 9 with twelve graduates receiving diplomas. J Everton Ramsey and Dr John Ellery Tuttle led devotions. Lieut Harry Gordon Milsom addressed the class, urging graduates to honor fallen soldiers and set examples as conscientious Americans.
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Swarthmore Preparatory
J. Everton Ramsey
John Ellery Tuttle
Harry Gordon Milsom
Jonathan K. Taylor
Leigh Chadwick
Robert F. Frable
Lieut. Milsom
America
Local Firemen Place Fourth in Glenolden Efficiency Test
In a field of 17 entries the Glenolden event saw the local fire brigade finish fourth. The S. F. and P. A. unit trailed the winners by 9 seconds, a strong showing given it used a smaller apparatus and lighter equipment. The volunteer crew, led by Chief Engineer Terrells and including H. Flaharty E Whitecat Sr J. Rupp FE Stevens Sr, practiced for two to three nights prior and earned borough approval to use a pumper for the demonstration.
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Glenolden
Terrells
H. Flaharty
E. Whitecat Sr
J. Rupp
FE. Stevens
F. Branian
League of Women Voters Resolution on War Mobilization
A late received League of Women Voters resolution notes the awakening spiritual consciousness about modern warfare. It states that nations mobilize all resources and erase distinctions between combatants and non combatants, with continued discussion on page four.
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League of Women Voters
Hundreds of Swarthmore Alumni Return for Day of Celebration
Hundreds of alumni returned to Swarthmore for Alumni Day drawing graduates from classes as early as 1876. Alumni traveled from many states including Florida to attend, with dining rooms filled and turnout spreading across the campus for the event.
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Swarthmore
Florida
Colorado
Marriage of Andrew Bunting and Sheldon Green in New York
Mr and Mrs Charles A Bunting announce the marriage of their son Andrew to Sheldon Rose Green on Saturday June 11 in New York City. The couple will reside on Greene Avenue New York. An error in the notice lists Charlotte as a child.
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Charles Andrew Bunting
College Avenue
Andrew
Sheldon Rose Green
New York City
Lewis A. Yerkes
Jean Haines Yerkes
James Carlton Henry
Woodbury, N. J
Presbyterian
Dean Alexander resigns as Swarthmore College dean
William Albert Alexander announces resignation after sixteen years as dean of the college. He will leave Swarthmore this summer to become librarian at Indiana University next fall. The class of 1915 dedicated Halcyon to him in appreciation of his loyalty and friendship to students. Continued on Page Three.
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William Albert Alexander
Swarthmore
Halcyon
Safe and sane Fourth of July urged by officials
A 1921 fire safety banner calls for less noise and fewer accidents on Independence Day. Mayors and newspapers are urged to cooperate with fire protection officials to prohibit sale or use of dangerous fireworks and promote a safe and patriotic celebration.
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Bureau of Fire Protection
Swarthmore College Honors Swain and Clothier with Doctor of Laws
Dr Joseph Swain and Morris L Clothier received the college’s Doctor of Laws degrees in a Monday ceremony at Swarthmore College. President Powell lauded Swain as a leader among educators while Governor Sproul extolled Clothier as a lifelong friend and deserving recipient of alma mater honors.
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Joseph Swain
Morris L. Clothier
Swarthmore College
William C. Sproul
Morris Lewis Clothier
Military Training Camps offer va tion at Camp Meade for Pennsylvania youths
Young men aged 16 to 35 in Pennsylvania can secure a U S military training camp stay at Camp Meade this August under the Military Training Camps program. Entries are being accepted at headquarters 1300 Commercial Trust Building Philadelphia telephone Spruce 5497 Horace B. Hare chairs the executive committee and the Pennsylvania quota is nearing capacity.
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Camp Meade
U.S
Plattsburg
Pennsylvania
Commercial Trust Building
Philadelphia
Horace B. Hare
Swarthmore Beats Haverford In Lopsided Baseball Game
Swarthmore defeated Haverford 22 to 10 on Saturday afternoon in what was described as the best baseball game of the season. Swarthmore surged early and maintained the lead throughout the contest.
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Swarthmore
Haverford
Swarthmore College Commencement Ends With Resignation
The forty ninth Swarthmore commencement marked President Joseph Swain’s 19 year tenure ending as 107 graduates received diplomas the largest class yet. Thomas Mott Osborne spoke on American Ideals. Swain’s baccalaureate address titled The Higher Life was published in full.
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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore
Joseph Swain
Swain
Thomas Mott Osborne
Naval
Portsmouth
N. H
Swarthmore High seniors host banquet at Strath Haven Inn
Thirty two members of the Swarthmore High School senior class attended a banquet Tuesday evening at Strath Haven Inn. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chalmers H Stuart Mr and Mrs Clyde H Lady Miss Knapp Miss MacElree and Miss Meyer. Continued on Page Two.
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Swarthmore High School
Strath Haven Inn
Chalmers H. Stuart
Clyde H
Miss Knapp
Miss MacElree
Miss Meyer
Baby Scales Wanted for Todmorden Mills Clinic
A pair of baby scales is sought for the Baby Clinic at Todmorden Mills. Please contact Mrs. Edwin A. Yarnall if you can loan or donate a set.
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Todmorden Mills
Edwin A. Yarnall
Rabies Outbreak Prompts Dog Quarantine Extension
A county wide epidemic of rabies leads to dog bite warnings and a 90 day quarantine. Authorities urge owners to muzzle pets and cooperate as several dogs are shot, including fox hounds, to protect residents.
President-Elect Aydelotte Receives Ovation at Banquet
President-elect Frank Aydelotte received a great ovation at the alumni banquet last Saturday evening. He gave a splendid address and urged building solidly, stating Swarthmore should educate those admitted and give them a vision of the truth that makes men free.
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Frank Aydelotte
Swarthmore
Presbyterian Church En Enlargement Plan Adopted
A special meeting approved enlarging the Presbyterian Church building and updating Memorial Chapel with an estimated cost of 37 500 dollars. About 200 more seats will be added and the pulpit end modified to admit a memorial organ donated by a church family. A permanent chancel will be built.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Fourth of July Celebration Plans Emergence
Tentative plans outline a community Fourth of July event with athletic sports and possible evening movies. The program will be finalized next week and hopes extend to the current News issue.
Red Cross Appeal Seeks Volunteers For Europe Garments
An appeal from Red Cross headquarters in Philadelphia calls Swarthmore volunteers to sew garments for European children. Beginning June 29, workers are asked to meet in Whittier House every Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
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Red Cross
Philadelphia
Swarthmore
Europe
Whittier House
News Notes June Schedule Highlights
Friday June 17 H S class pay at Woman's Club. Saturday June 18 High School commencement at the College outdoor auditorium 3 30 p m Interborough League baseball game at H S grounds Sunday June 19 Religious Services See Church Notices on back page Monday June 20 Keep your dog muzzled Tuesday June 21 Join the Needlework Guild Copy for the current issue of the News received today. Wednesday June 22 All grocery stores close at noon Thursday June 23 Vacation days
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H. S
Woman's Club
H. S. Grounds
Needlework Guild
Swarthmore College Graduates Ten in Year
Ten young men and women from Swarthmore Village graduate this year. Names include Mary Lovett Fresconi Miriam Atkinson Jenkins Ruth Cromwell McClurg Eleanor Paxson James Bogardus Dennison Eugene Girdwood Staunton Moylan George Place and Grant Emerson Benjamin. Several plan summer assignments and weddings are noted with trips to Camp Kearsarge and Pocono Pines.
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Swarthmore College
Mary Lovett Fresconi
Miriam Atkinson Jenkins
Ruth Cromwell McClurg
Eleanor Mary Paxson
James Furnas Bogardus
David Mathias Dennison
Eugene Nelson Girdwood
William Staunton Moylan
George William Place
Grant Emerson Benjamin
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Swarthmore Prep
League OR Women Voters
Dean Alexander
DR. Swain
MR. Clothier
Aydelotte
RED Cross Appeal
Miriam Jenkins
Friends’ Service Committee
Helen Culin
Camp Kearsarge
James Bogardus
West Coast
Staunton Moylan
the Insurance and Bonding Co
Rochester
N. Y
Roy B. Champion
Holland, Mich
Macatawa Park
Champion
Thomas St. Safford
Nedlework Guild
J. P. O'Neill
Cornell Avenue
Ruth McClung
Pocono Pines
George T. Ashton
Christian Science Services
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