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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
The Louis Emmons property pool remains closed to the public except under specified sales and is limited to Swarthmore residents on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Disorderly conduct near the pool line is a misdemeanor and nonresident use on other days is trespass.
Mrs Miret M Barber and Miss Mae Lyndh hosted guests on their lawn before heading to a summer shore home. Harold Graham Marr and Anabelle Potter announced their engagement amid well wishes. Trinity Church Girls' Guild plans a lawn fete at College Ave and Chester Rd on June 20 with cake candy ice cream a cafeteria supper and a parish house improvement fundraiser.
Presbyterian churches schedule picnics for Saturday at Chester Park and Darby Creek. The event aims for a simple old fashioned celebration with broad church participation and a cheerful, communal atmosphere.
The notice states first class mail will remain two cents per ounce after July 1 1919 and one cent for letters, with redemptions from the unused two-cent cards and envelopes printed on page four.
Philadelphia has long led the nation in Fourth of July injuries and deaths. Dr Krusen director of health and charities urges Boy and Girl Scouts to lead a safe celebration in a weekly health bulletin. He says patriotism should not be measured by injuries and losses.
Tuesday evening June 17 in the auditorium the Swarthmore High School presented Sir James Barrie’s Quality Street. An appreciative audience of Class of 1919 parents and friends enjoyed the play with prologues by Julia Alexander.
A visit to Sleighton Farm reveals a peaceful campus near Swarthmore with fine buildings, shaded paths, and abundant flowers. The article describes a reform program for girls from city slums and criminal areas, offering a chance for a better life away from the city.
Swarthmore urged a safe clean Fourth of July with Boy Scouts asked to help ensure no mishaps. The Burgess V T Pownall stressed parental responsibility and enforcement of borough firearms ordinances to protect children.
Swarthmore Preparatory School conducted its 27th annual commencement on June 12 with 16 graduates before about 150 attendees. Dr. S. C. Schmucker of West Chester State Normal School delivered the address, urging the class to keep their ideals and making a lasting impression. The graduating class is regarded as one of the strongest in the school's history, as Assistant Headmaster S Norman Wilson presented diplomas and offered congratulations.
War memorial event organizers request every service member from World War I to send full name and street address to Walter R. Johns, Secretary, Media, Pa. Register promptly to receive an invitation and join the observance.
Residents urged to clean garbage cans before leaving for summer and to send their cars to Morris Refuge Home for disposal to prevent roaming and neglect.
Mrs William Plumer Potter announces the engagement of her daughter Anna to Harold Graham Marr. Marr served twenty two months abroad with the Signal Corps returning home recently after the war. The announcement was made quietly due to Judge Potter’s death. Mrs Leonard Ashton hosted a small lawn gathering of twelve guests who understood the news and wished the couple happiness.
Great preparations are under way for the Delaware County Peace Jubilee to be held at Media on Friday and Saturday June 27 28 Swarthmore will be well represented with the Emergency Aid serving sandwiches to the soldiers during the festivities Let everybody help to make the home coming of the boys a joyous occasion.
Mr and Mrs George H Troxell celebrate the birth of son Victor D Shirer Troxell on Thursday June 12. Mr and Mrs George Miller of Dartmouth avenue announce the birth of son George Miller Jr born Sunday June 16.
Motorists speeding on Chester Road will be arrested and fined under strict enforcement. Residents are warned to keep garage doors closed and locked to deter theft by passersby. Chief Sweeney investigated a wallet loss leading to a larceny arrest. the suspect admitted guilt and was jailed for trial, later released on bail with partial restitution.
The list covers Swimming in Emmons pool and lawn fetes at Trinity Church on Friday. Sunday school picnics at Chester Park and Darby Creek. Services at Christian Science Boro Hall and Friends Meeting. Emergency Aid at Mrs Calvert home Tuesday. Sewing at Whittier House Wednesday. Swarthmere stores close for summer. Flower Mission at R R Station and mid week prayer services.
Mt Holly coal dealer J B Lipincott plans two new concrete trestles after inspecting Swarthmore yard. Green’s crushed stone samples promoted. Waltham Law’s oration argues America’s sea future with strong delivery. Edith Watson and Benjamin Collins announce June 28 wedding. Emmons Pool season schedule shown. Mrs Elizabeth Moore heads to Mt Gretna cottage for summer.
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