“Librarian Appointed for New Library; New Members Sought. List of Members of Public Library Published; Books Now Being Catalogued. Merger Completed with Children’s Library Plan” (1 & 8 – BB and CO) – “Miss Grace Lindale of Wilmington Delaware will serve as the first librarian in the Swarthmore Free Public Library.” With some 1,100 members … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 12, March 29, 1929…
Children’s education (CE)
Vol 1, No. 11, March 22, 1929
“Exchange Program at Players’ Club. ‘Barnstormers’ to Bring Over ‘Peg of My Heart – Nomination of Officers. Play Chosen for May” (1 – AC and CO) – In April, the Players’ Club would feature the Ridley Park Barnstormers’ production of “Peg of My Heart.” The Players’ Club May comedy, “Meet the Wife,” was being directed … Continue reading Vol 1, No. 11, March 22, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 10, March 15, 1929
“Three Novels a Year. Swarthmore Woman Writing Three Complete Books Each Year – Publishers Reprinting One-Half Million Copies of Most Popular Works. An Interview with Grace Livingston Hill, One of Swarthmore’s Most Widely Read Authors” (1 – RS and SN) – “Along with her literary work, Mrs. Hill is greatly interested in religious work and … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 10, March 15, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 9, March 8, 1929
“How to Direct a Play. John Dolman, Jr., of Swarthmore, and Active in the Players’ Club, Writes a Book Which Should Be of Interest” by J. J. Gould (1 & 8 – AC, CO, and SN) – Glowing review of John Dolman, Jr., The Art of Play Production, that faulted it only for the way … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 9, March 8, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 8, March 1, 1929
“Who Shall Be Assessor? A New Bill Before the Legislature Provides for the Appointment of a County Board of Assessors Instead of by Election. An Analysis of the New Bill Which Is of Importance to the People of Swarthmore” (1 – DC and RE) Photo: “A Swarthmore Scene of Beauty” with caption “Along Crum Creek … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 8, March 1, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 7, February 22, 1929
“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…