Armistice Day Reflections and Local Wedding News
Armistice Day observances reflect on disarmament and leadership by America as Fosdick voices a call for courage. A wedding at the Preston home on Rutgers Avenue unites Sewell Hodge and Reba Camp in a Friends ceremony with about 70 witnesses. Both graduates of Swarthmore College, they will reside in Swarthmore. Hodge works with Provident Life & Trust Co. in Philadelphia.
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Sewell H. Hodge
Reba M. Camp
A. W. Preston
Rutgers Avenue
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore
Hodge
Provident Life & Trust Co
Philadelphia
City Council Moves To Inspect Sidewalks And Fire Hydrant
Regular council session Nov 4 approves payment of 3455.38 for Mahoney work on Harvard Avenue. Public Service Committee ordered to inspect sidewalks and relaid out of line. New hydrant near Emmon barns reported stalled. Bills paid. Secretary’s report accepted. Police chief told to stop spoiling and burning leaves on streets.
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den M. & T. Mahoney
Harvard Avenue
Public Service Committee
E. Emmon
Moving Van Driver Fined After Sidewalk Incident
A Philadelphia based moving van driver operated by Frank F Goelz crossed the curb on Harvard and Rutgers Avenue, damaging the sidewalk. Police Chief Hayward arrested the driver, costing him fines and security to cover estimated damages under borough ordinance.
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Frank F. Goelz
Philadelia
Harvard
Rutgers
Elle
Hayward
New England Supper Offered by Trinity Ladies Auxiliary
A New England supper of ham and beans with corn bread and pumpkin pie will be served by Trinity Ladies Auxiliary on Thursday evening at the Woman's Club House. Tickets are to be bought early. Event occurs in November with details in the notice.
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Trinity Vara
Todmorden School
Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
New England
Woman’s Auxiliary
Trinity Church
Red Cross Campaign Seeks New Members This Thanksgiving
The Red Cross launches a campaign started on Thursday November 11 inviting anyone to join as a member by paying 1.00 annually. Each contributing member supports mercy deeds and disaster relief while sharing in the organization’s worldwide lifesaving work. The roll call continues until Thanksgiving Day.
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Great Red Cross Organization
Red Cross
North Chester Road to Open Sunday with Safety Push
Swarthmore prepares to use the new state road on Chester as the borough enforces strict rules. A warning to motorists calls for 15 mph speed, horn use when starting, checking behind, and staying right on the road to prevent accidents.
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North Chester Road
Swarthmore
State Road
Chester Road
Burgess
Police and Public Safety Committee
Serious Illness of a Foreign Missionary
Mrs. H. C. Schuler sister of Mrs. Leiper is seriously ill in a New York state sanitarium. The Schulers were Presbyterian missionaries to Persia and returned on furlough last July, visiting Swarthmore with the Leipers.
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H. C. Schuler
I. Leiper
Avondale Road
New York State
Brotherhood Dinner at Presbyterian Church
The Brotherhood dinner at the Presbyterian Church last Tuesday night featured Dr. John M. Mac, professor of botany at the University of Pennsylvania, as speaker. Mr. Benjamin Kneedler performed several piano solos, and the event was well received and considered a great success.
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Brotherhood
Presbyterian Church
John M. Mac
University of Pennsylvania
Benjamin Kneedler
Farland
Engagement Announced At Informal Luncheon
A luncheon hosted by Miss Alice Fricke drew about a dozen guests on Saturday. She announced her engagement to Mr. Henry Irvin Hoot of Chestnut Hill. Mrs. Eliza Ulrich Ullman of Swarthmore gave a reading after the meal.
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Alice Fricke
Henry Irvin Hoot
Chestnut Hill
Eliza Ulrich Ullman
Swarthmore
World Conditions Survey by Dr Ellis at Women’s Club
Dr William T Ellis lectured on the postwar world at the Women’s Club, stressing that isolation is impossible and the US must engage globally through commerce and religion. He noted Bolshevism’s fate is uncertain and warned that the real condition is widespread upheaval across war regions.
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Woman's Club
William T. Ellis
Ellis
League of Nations
America
Vauclain
Europe
Debate on League of Nations at Woman's Club
Members enjoyed a lively discussion on the League of Nations at the Woman's Club with positive and negative points raised. Mrs Andrew outlined objections citing the covenant's lack of spirituality and the independence declaration anchored in reverence to God.
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Woman's Club
League of Nations
Andrew
Missionaries Return Home on Furlough
One hundred thirty one Presbyterian foreign missionaries have returned to the United States on furlough this year, reports from Presbyterian headquarters in New York. They largely come from India China Persia Africa Siam and Brazil with fifty three from China thirty one from India ten from Persia and nine from Africa. Other countries supply three to five each. The Church maintains missions in twenty six foreign countries.
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Presbyterian Church
United States
Presbyterian Headquarters
New York City
India
China
Persia
Africa
Siam
Brazil
Woman's Club annual luncheon and membership expansion vote
The House Committee hosted the annual luncheon with a nominal charge for members. Mrs. Fritz and her energetic committee earned thanks. After lunch the meeting led by president Mrs. Yarnall discussed extending membership beyond the current limit of 250 to better serve the community.
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House Committee
Fritz
Yarnall
Dramatic Recital by Miss Fricke at Woman's Club
Miss Alice Bird Fricke presents a dramatic reading titled Mister Antonio at the Woman's Club Monday evening November 15 at 8 o'clock. The event, under the Men’s Bible Class of the Methodist Church, promises an enjoyable, rare treat for attendees.
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Booth Tarkington
Mister Antonio
Alice Bird Fricke
Woman's Club
Men’s Bible Class
The
Methodist Church
Woman’s Club
Golden Rule Society Gains Support From H. Clay Trumbull Union
The Golden Rule Society receives backing from the H. Clay Trumbull Bible Union based at Walnut Street Presbyterian Church. Philadelphia leader M. Marshall Smith, a church elder and employer of five to six hundred workers, endorses the GRS and its interdenominational mission.
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Golden Rule Society
H. Clay Trumbull Bible Union
Walnut Street
Swarthmore Presbyterian Church 25th Anniversary Program
The Swarthmore Presbyterian Church marks its twenty fifth anniversary with a three day celebration the last weekend in November. A banquet will honor church members and former pastors Rev Henry E Jackson and Rev William M Woodfin are expected to attend. Further details will follow.
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Swarthmore Presbyterian Church
Henry E. Jackson
William M. Woodfin
Swarthmore Community Calendar and Local News
A Swarthmore bulletin lists events from November 12 to 18 at the Woman's Club and local churches, including lectures, football, needlework meetings, and exhibitions. Local residents Henry C. Marshall and Harold Calvert are noted, with updates on John F. Conway’s wrist injury, church suppers, and wedding trip returnees Broadbent.
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Wm. T. Ellis
The
Woman's Club
Swarthmore
Dela
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Harry Emerson Fosdick
Council
RED Cross Campaign
Woman’s Auxiliary of
the Woman’s Club
Mary Pusey
Henry C. Marshall
Swarthmore, Pa
Harold Calvert
Langhorn
Miss Huber
York, Pa
John Ellery Tuttle
John F. Conway
Bruce Cook
Yale Avenue
Bruce
James Hanna
South Chester Road
Station Square
Sixteen Club
A. A. Torchiana
J. L. Benjamin
George C. Broadbent
Vassar Avenue
Fred Paist
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