“More About Real Estate. Some Observations, Hints and Precautions Concerning Swarthmore Real Estate by William Eastburn Witham, Vice-President, Wm. H. Wilson Co.” (1 & 10 – CV and RE) – Witham described how Swarthmore grew and by 1900 became “an honest-to-goodness suburb” whose “land values were still quite low, because building lots were plentiful – … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 17, May 3, 1929…
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Vol. I, No. 16, April 26, 1929
“Swarthmore Musicians Give Benefit Program” by J. Russell Hayes (1 – AC and CW) – “Three of Swarthmore’s resident musicians, Mr. and Mrs. Donato Colafemina and Miss Mildred Spencer, gave a recital in the Masonic Temple, Chester, April 18, for the benefit of the Chester Hospital.” “Worthy of Eggs, Etc.” (1 – AC) – An … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 16, April 26, 1929…
Vol. I, no. 15, April 19, 1929
“Rev. Charles E. Bronson, D.D. A Well Known Swarthmorean Dies after Long Illness” (1 – AD and RS) “Hedgerow to Celebrate 7th Anniversary Sunday Evening” (1 – AC) Photo: “These Beauty Spots Must Be Protected” with caption “Shaded walks such as these can be encouraged and protected by cooperation with the Regional Planning Federation” (1 … Continue reading Vol. I, no. 15, April 19, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 14, April 12, 1929
“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…
Vol. I, No. 12, March 29, 1929
“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…
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…