“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…
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Vol. I, No. 13, April 5, 1929
“B. and C. Urges Spring Clean-Up. Will Replace Present Refuse Receptacles with New Ones at Once. Paint up and Clean up” (1 – BB, CO, and SE) – At the Business and Civic association’s meeting, most of the receptables “in the business district” were deemed to be “in very bad condition and an eyesore to … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 13, April 5, 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…
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. 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…