“Public Playground Definitely Assured – First Meeting on Grade Crossing Elimination – Plan for 4th of July – Tennis Tourney Starts” (1 – BB and SS) – headline “Meeting Gives New Impetus to Elimination of Grade Crossing. Informal Conference of Parties Interested Highly Successful. Plan Second Meeting within Thirty Days” (1 & 8 – BB, … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 24, June 21, 1929…
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Vol. I, No. 23, June 14, 1929
“Will Discuss Grade Crossings Tonight – Last Day Chautauqua – Baseball Team Schedules Opener – Playground Meeting Tonight” (1 – AC, BB, C, and SS) – headline “Chautauqua to Close with Play at Tent Tonight. Minister Wu Pleases Large Audience at Thursday Night Program. Proceeds to Library” (1 – AC and BB) – “Skidding,” the … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 23, June 14, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 21, May 31, 1929
“Report Tickets for Chautauqua Selling Rapidly. Children Above Eighth Grade Must Have Adult Tickets. Opening Day June 11” (1 & 10 – AC, IR, and RR) – In its description of the excellent programs ahead, The Swarthmorean noted how Don Manuel Tellez, the Mexican ambassador, “will tell intimate facts about our southern neighbor that few … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 21, May 31, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 20, May 24, 1929
“Citizens Demand Greater Protection for Swarthmore Ave. Railroad Crossing Following Fatal Accident Monday Morning” (1 – AD, BB, and CV) – headline “Season Tickets for Chautauqua Placed on Sale. Tickets This Year $2 Instead of $3 as Previously – Children $1. Proceeds to Library” (1 & 7 – AC and AE) – Photo with caption … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 20, May 24, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 19, May 17, 1929
“Taking Stock of Our Schools. Opportunity to See Classes in Session Before Annual Exhibit, and Meeting of Home and School, Monday Night” (1 – CE and CO) – invitation to all Borough residents to visit classes in the College Avenue building “Friends’ Pilgrimage” (1 – QS) – visits to “two of the oldest Meeting Houses … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 19, May 17, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 18, May 10, 1929
“‘Meet the Wife.’ Final Players Club Production of the Season Scores Real Hit; Officers Elected for Next Year” (1 – AC and CO) “Endowment Drive Continues” (1 – SC) Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Bulletin: “New Friends Library and Scenes from Pageant” with caption “The following persons took part in the pageant for the dedication of … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 18, May 10, 1929…