“Friends in Chester. The Pennsylvania Military College Merits Recognition in Its Field; Its Proximity Is Another Advantage to Swarthmore” by The Editor (1 & 10 – ED, SL, and SS) – Sharples recommended incorporating the property of the P.M.C. into the borough, and extolled the teaching, comparing it to the college’s Honors Courses. He also … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 14, April 12, 1929…
Editorial articles (ED)
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. 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. 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. 3 – January 25, 1929
“Women Told at Club Meeting How Plays Are Staged. Work of Jasper Deeter with Hedgerow Plays Is Described. Mrs. Eaton Chairman” (1 & 3 – AC and WO) “Fiddle Tunes and Old Songs Feb. 1” (1 – AC) Photo courtesy of the College Phoenix: “New Friends’ Historical Library Wing” (1 – SC) “Friends’ Library Nearly … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 3 – January 25, 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…