Swarthmore News Office and Community Groups List 1917
The Swarthmore bulletin lists staff and year rates with editors Jullia R Hazard and Anna Camden Hall as associate editors. It names organizations and contributing editors including Library John Russell Hayes and Borough Council J Milton Hazard. It notes post office second class matter and June 29 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jullia R. Hazard
Anna Camden Hall
Wrthmore
John Russell Hayes
Board of Health
A. E. Bassett
J. Milton Hazard
William F. Butler
Samuel M. Dodd
Asso
Julia C. Yarnall
Players
Thomas H. Calhoun
Associated Charities
Helen C. Culin
Boy Scouts
Ambrose Hirst
Woman's Suffrage
Bertha Sellers
Woman's Club
Rebecca Holmes
Woman's Peace Party
Anna Co
Post Office
Swarthmore
Swarthmore News Faces Suburban Publishing Challenges
Swarthmoremaintains a self supporting local paper with a sinking fund and reserve. Subscriptions cover costs and readers would be reimbursed if publication ceased. Higher rates offset advertising shortfall as organizations contribute items. The paper celebrates public spirit and original style while facing detractors who read but never subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore
Swarthmore News
Community church drives aid with $718.59 for relief
Last Sunday the congregation raised $26.35 during the morning service. The church has contributed $718.59 for war sufferers in Armenia Syria and among children. Next Sunday Holy Communion will be celebrated and members received. A patriotic Fourth of July service will honor the day with a food conservation talk. Midweek service moves to 10 30 o clock with a patriotic note and Junior Choir to sing. July decor committee named and C E Society meetings suspended for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amn Nowmenia
Syria
Childre
New
T. M. Simpers
A. S. Johnson
L. G. Ashgton
R. T. Naisby
Camps to Be Guarded Morally
Secretary Baker urges federal, state, and local officials to shield drafted soldiers from corrupting influences in training camps. He notes no distance limits on federal power but promises to defer to local authorities while stressing a moral duty to protect health and morale of young servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
State of Defense
Scials
Presbyterian Church War Fund Subscriptions Report
In addition to the sums subscribed by the members of the congregation for the Red Cross war fund, the church records show further contributions and pledges collected during the recent drive. Details indicate broad participation across Sunday school and pastoral groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation For the War Fund of the Red Cross
Hoover Urges Food Saving Day During War Effort
Herbert Hoover calls for conservation of all food and urges fraternal organizations and civic groups to observe Food Saving Day with special exercises. He warns that war effort hinges on food and asks Swarthmore citizens to participate and prevent shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Perrly
Swarthmore
Armenian and Syrian Relief Fund Update
Swarthmore contributions since October 1 have reached 1349.27 dollars for Armenian and Syrian relief. The total reflects ongoing local donations to aid victims through the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore
Description of street and sidewalk improvements on Dartmouth and Amherst Avenues
The ordinance details "Queen City" Borough plans for widening and improving the northerly and southerly sides of Dartmouth Avenue and the easterly side of Amherst Avenue. It specifies widths 20 to 28.84 feet, lengths up to 465.7 feet, gutters 2.5 feet, and sewers and sidewalks to be installed along measured segments. It notes authority for the Borough Council to order additional improvements with costs assessed to abutting property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth Avenue
Amherst Avenue
Amherst
Oberlin Avenue
Dartmouth
Amherst Avenues
Sealed Proposals for Media Court House Marble Wainscoting
Sealed proposals due July 9 1917 at 1 0 A M for marble wainscoting the main stairway and second story front corridors of the Media Pennsylvania Court House. Drawings and specs on file at Media Commissioners' Office Crazer Building Chester or Broadway New York City. A certified check of 3 percent of bid accompanies proposal. The Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. Orson L Davis County Controller the flight to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Media
Delaware County
Court House
Commissioners’ Office
Crazer Building
Chester
Broadway
New York City
Orson L. Davis
Swarthmore Accepts Cresson Streets Plan Improvements
An ordinance approves acceptance of dedicated portions of Dartmouth and Amherst Avenues in Swarthmore Borough. It records Ezra T. Cresson’s agreement to improve streets abutting his property, with sewer completion triggering Borough acceptance after five years. The ordinance details street boundaries and the specific segments to be accepted as Borough improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth
Amherst
Ezra T. Cresson
Dartmouth and
Amherst Avenues
Borough of
Swarthmore
County of
Dela
Ezra ‘I
Cresson
Amherst Avenue
Swarthmore Borough
Dartmouth Avenue
Oberlin Avenue
Dartmouth Avenues
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Swarthmore Publis Company
HING
Vassar Avenue
John W. Adams
E. A. Stockton
Julia R. Hazard
Treas
C Percy Webster
Thomas W. Simpers
Preston
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Anna Co. Hall
Red Cross
Margaret C
Freedley
Stanley C. Howell
Woolman Collins
Elizabeth W
Emilie G. Pollard
Friends’ Episcopal
Helen K. Methodist Fricke
Presbyterian
Swarthmore, Pa
Presbyterian Church
Rutlege
George Schalles
Prone
Alma E. Aumack
Rutgers Avenue
First National Bank OF Media
United States
Federal Reserve
Vv. H. Miller
R. Fussell
Cashier
THE
Bank OF Safety and Service
Vincent 5
Pownall
Albert N. Garrett
Borovcu
A Perry
Louie Lee
William O. Ellis
Harvard Avenue
House
C. Swarthmore News
College
Ideal
Park Ave
Chester Road
Bittle
Pauline Frederick
Ideal Theatre
Morton
Springfield Consolidated Water Company
Fidelity Building
N. Broad Street
Philadelphia
Darby Office
Lansdowne, PA
First National Bank
Main
Bickmore Poultry Farm
Palmer’s Corner
Bell Central
Bell Telephone Company of
Pennsylvania
H. Mathews
Chester, Pa
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Clevele
Erie
Buffalo
Burraro
Cleveland
Cedar Point
Put-in-Bay
Toledo
Detroit
Falo” Ee
Buffalo ‘Transit Company
Cleveland, Ohio
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