20 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
1
The speaker urges higher ideals and a life of service, citing President Wilson, the example of Jesus Christ, and the Good Samaritan. He notes that ordinary talents and daily acts shape character and that graduates should apply their education to help others as they begin their lives.
Readers urged to mail a cut of residence or business for “Places of Interest in Swarthmore” to Box D Swarthmore News Office. The note invites residents to contribute visual glimpses of local places.
The forty second annual Swarthmore College commencement occurred Wednesday at 11 A.M. The program included an address by Honorable Edwin S. Stuart former Governor of Pennsylvania, state announcements, and conferring of degrees by the college president. SON 9 Shinnpestiea's Alma Mater
The Class of 1914 celebration in Woodland Theater featured Roy Ogden giving the President’s address and Joseph Melick presenting gifts with humor. The 14 Boys Glee Club sang as a thunderstorm drove the audience indoors, while the Indian drama The Arrow Maker impressed with Constance Ball's acting and authentic costumes.
The article profiles Dr. Joseph Swain, Swarthmore College president since 191, its election to lead the National Education Association, and his career from Indiana University to Indiana University presidency. It notes increased enrollment, expanded departments, and Swarthmore’s national recognition by Carnegie and other boards.
Mr. Robert C. Hall is cited as the graduate and Edward Rice, a 1910 high school alum, earns Phi Beta Kappa at Haverford. Mrs. K. W. Stockdale and daughter Gene return to Park Avenue for summer. Jane Fox engages to Dr. John D. Kistler of Pittsburgh. The paper urges ad placement and notes Cape Cod summer plans for Delta area families.
The Swarthmore College Senior Class held their banquet and dance at Strath Haven Inn on Friday evening June 12th.
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