“Saving $25,000 A Year. How Swarthmore Class A Rating for Fire Insurance Saves the People of Swarthmore Thousands of Dollars Each Year” by Dr. John Byers Roxby, Chairman of the Membership Committee of the Fire and Protective Association (1 & 8 – BB, CO, and FE) – on how and why Swarthmore earned this money-saving … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 7, February 22, 1929…
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Vol. I, No. 6 – February 15, 1929
“The Community Library. Swarthmore Needs This Educational and Social Institution to Uphold Its Position as a Desirable Community” by Harold Barnes, President of the Swarthmore Public Library Association (1 – BB and SL) – Barnes was soliciting donations and memberships: “It seems a shame that Swarthmore, bearing the marks of one of the most distinctive … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 6 – February 15, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 5 – February 8, 1929
“International and Local Economics Subject at B. & C. Letter to Association about Swarthmore Avenue Paving Forwarded to Council. Professor Frazer Speaks” (1 – CO, SE and SX) – Herbert Frazer was identified as “head of the economics department at Swarthmore college.” “Mrs. J. V. S. Bishop Gives Book Review at Club” (1 – AE, … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 5 – February 8, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 4 – February 1, 1929
“B & C. Scheduled to Discuss Local Merchants’ Needs. Growing Business District Calls for Merchants’ Department in Association. Meeting Last Night” (1 – CO and SE) Inset: “No Charge for ‘Lost and Found’ Items” (1 – TS) – The Swarthmorean announced that it would heretofore publish descriptions of lost and found items, and asked readers … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 4 – February 1, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 2 – January 18, 1929
“New Library Well Under Way after First ‘Building Bee.’ Directors of Association and Other Workers Build Room at Borough Hall. More Plans for Drive” (1 – BB) “Children’s Library Adds New Books” (1 – CE) Inset map courtesy of Philadelphia Bulletin: “Where the Springfield Airport Is.” The accompanying caption read, “The proposed airport for the … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 2 – January 18, 1929…
Vol. I, No.1- Friday, January 11, 1929
“New Plans Made for Swarthmore Public Library. Committee Meets and Sets Week of February 11 for Membership Drive. Will Use Borough Hall” – (1 – BB) “W. C. T. U. Tea Wednesday” (1 – LQ and WO) – In honor of the ninth anniversary of prohibition, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union held a tea from … Continue reading Vol. I, No.1- Friday, January 11, 1929…