“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…
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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…
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. 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…
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…