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VOL. XV, No. 23
NEW DATES FOR
BLOOD DONORS
Mrs. Soule lists September Dates
and 34 Donors Who Served
Three Times or More
SWARTHMORE, PA., JUNE 11, 1943
Blood Donor Days for this borough
are already set for September 22, 23,
24, and 25 according to announcement
by Mrs. Phelps Soule Red Cross chairman for blood donors in this community. Ridley Township's High School
just on the .edge of Swarthmore has
been selected as the site for the donations as the most central to the participating communities Ridley Park,
Ridley Township, Morton, Rutledge,
and our own village. y .
The first four-day event in which
this borough has participated will probably list the largest quota for it to
meet to date. The success of Swarthmore's Memorial Blood Donor Days
which resulted in a total of 281 pints
of blood could not have been achieved
without the excellent cooperation of
these boroughs, and Mrs. Soule urges
all Swarthmoreans to make a notation
of these fall- dates in order that this
borough may register its share of
donors.
By careful experimentation -Mrs.
Soule has ascertained that the new site
will add only 10 minutes to the time
required for donations at the Woman's
Club. The Red Cross Motor Corps will
provide transportation for all donors
from this borough to and from the
Ridley Township school. Students of
the college will hold their own Blood,
Donor Day on September 30.
Twenty-six persons received silver
buttons marking them as third time
blood donors at the Memorial Day
event:
Mrs. A. F. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs,
Fred R. Wilson, Mrs. Norman Borden,
Mrs. Paul M. Paulson, Guy A. McCorkle, Mrs. Harold G. Griffin, Avery
Blake, A. H. Van Alen Anthony Ventner, Oliver Pearson, Nancy Hoot, Walter C. Giles, Frank G. Keenen, Maurice
Mandelbaum, Mrs. John Stokes, Mrs.
L. J. Koch, Mrs. Philip C. Snow, Frank
Masselli, Dr. Helen Cramp, Mrs. Margaret Freedley, Harry Wood, Mrs.
Harry R. Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth
Groff, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Faulkner.
Fourth time donors were Mrs. Walter Scott, Mrs. Charles M. Fairbanks,
and Mrs. Glenn R. Morrow. Fifth time
donors were David Young, J. H. Swimmer and Robert E. Bair. Sixth time
donors were Mrs. Walter A. Schmidt
and Mrs. Edwin W. Crosby.
ISLAND NAMESAKE
Dr. Samuel C. Palmer emeritus professor of Botany at the college has just
received a chart of Frobisher Bay,
Baffin's Land, Canada . from Cmdr.
Donald B. MacMillan, U.S.N.R., which
shows Palmer Island near the entrance.
A letter from Cmdr. MacMillan states
that the island is named for Dr. Palmer.
The map may be seen in the Swarthmorean office by anyone interested.
In 1929 Dr. Palmer went as explorer
MacMillan's guest aboard the "Bow-
doin" on the Baffin Land exploration
trip to Cumberland Gulf. Owing to bad
ice conditions the party was unable to
make the entrance to the Gulf and entered Frobisher Bay to the south. One
of Dr. Palmer's pictures now on exhibit in The Swarthmorean window
shows-the "Bowdoin'' in the narrow inlet where h was caught in rocks and
ice off Lok Land and held, for three
days on that expedition.
Way back in 1900 MacMillan succeeded Palmer as coach in the athletic
department bf the Swarthmore Prep
,. School and continued to work for three
t^y:years under Athletic Director Palmer
until he left to attend Worcester Academy. From there he joined the Perry
expedition on which Perry discovered
the North Pole. For the past two years
he has been on active duty with the
Navy.
Imprisoned in Italy
Second Lieutenant Curtis S. Jones
son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Jones of
Yale avenue is a prisoner of war in
Italy according to information released
by War Department Monday.
Lt. Jones was in a group of 57 Infantrymen who were taken prisoners
at the beginning of the Tunisian invasion. He has been with the armed
forces since February 1942.
He is a graduate of Duke University,
class of '39.
Co. H Asks Help of Citizens
to Establish Needed
Training Range   -
Members of the Swarthmore Military
Training Corps (Company H) will
shortly canvass the borough for contributions toward establishing and maintaining a rifle range which is a very
necessary part of the training program
available to those eligible for induction
into the Armed Forces.'
The Training Corps has been meeting
each Thursday, in the High School
Gymnasium - since July 1940. In that
time 250 men have received Military
Training, of whom more than 50 are
in the various branches of the service
and' all give credit for their present
success to the preliminary training received.
Twenty-eight members of the Corps
are Auxiliary Policemen and are sworn
in as Special Officers of the Borough.
They have assisted the regular force in
Traffic Control.
On the basis of its record, the Corps
feels justified in asking for the support
of the citizens. The amount' asked will
be very small and will not be a burden
to any one. »
GIRL SCOUTS AH)
CANNING GROUP
Collection of Jars for Fruits and
Jellies Set for Monday,
Tuesday
Empty containers for fruits, vegetables, jellies and juices will be collected by Girl Scouts of Swarthmore
on Monday and Tuesday June 14 and
15. Every householder is urged to place
on the curb empty jelly glasses, Mason
jars, and other suitable canning receptacles of standard pint and quart sizes.
It is essential, that they have caps, lids,
or covers that fit. No use can be made
of odd sized containers without fitted
caps. -They simply present a problem of
extra handling and a.breakage hazard.
Girl Scouts are cooperating with the
Canning Commfttee of the Swarthmore
Defense Council in this project With
the canning season just around the
corner the Scouts aim to have the collection organized in an orderly fashion,
in advance of the committee's needs.
Containers will be collected Monday
south of the railroad and Tuesday
north of the railroad. The borough will
be covered by groups of Girl Scouts,
assigned in pairs to each street block.
The extent of the undertaking and the
steps involved will not make it possible
for Scouts to ring doorbells or come to
front steps. Armed with express wagons, clothes baskets and large shopping
bags, they will carry the jars to central
collection points, where Burgess Pitman has arranged to have them collected.
Thus Girl Scouts will assist the Canning . Committee in its worthy enterprise of canning excess produce for the
free lunch program for undernourished
children of the Philadelphia Public
Schools. The Philadelphia Board of
Education provides sugar for the project. Canned goods sold last year repaid
the Woman's Club for use of its equipment and ether income was used for
community philanthropy.
Mrs. Charles Israel is chairman of
the collection and will be assisted by
Mrs. James Evans in organizing Troop
16 Girl Scouts for the work. Mrs. Mel-
vin F. Wood and Mrs. Phijip Alden are
in charge of Troop 83, and Mrs. Theodore W. Crossen will direct routes for
the crew of Senior Girl Scouts Mariners of Troop 78.
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Gets Architecture Medal
At the Commencement exercises of
the University of Pennsylvania on June
2 Pvt. Louis de Moll was awarded.a
medal in "Elements of Architecture" in
the School of Fine Arts.
He had completed his freshman year
in architecture -when he volunteered to
serve in the armed forces and since
February 3 has been stationed at Camp
Swift, Texas, with the Engineers.
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Continues Scholarship Record
Jeanne Theis has just been notified
that she has been awarded the State
Competitive Scholarship for Delaware
County at ths value of $100 per year
for four years. Examinations for*the
Senatorial competitive scholarship are
held in all county seats each year.
She had previously been awarded an
open scholarship to Swarthmore College and also the Claude and Mary
Roberts Smith Scholarship at Swarthmore High School with the value of
$200.
"OLIVER TWIST"
AT PLAYERS CLUB
Production for Junior Members
Is Drawing Adults to Evening
Performance Saturday
The Players Club season for its Junior membership comes to a close tomorrow with the production of "Oliver
Twist".
Two performances are to be given.
The matinee at 2:30 is for children
below Junior high school age. The evening performance at 8:20 is for older
children and adults. This dramatization
is one entirely suitable for adults as
well as for children, and it is believed
a great many grown-ups will avail
themselves of the opportunity to familiarize themselves again with this
Dickens classic
The cast is almost entirely adult, including such experienced players as
William Price, Sally McFadden, Washington West, Martha Keighton and
others. The director is Charles T.
Deacon.
A serious effort has been made in
the selection of this cast and in the
staging of the five scenes to offer a
production which would provide suitable entertainment for all ages during
the extended spring or "summer" season of the'Players Club.
BUSINESS ASS'N HEAD
Bereaved
Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Morey with
their sons Frederick and David left
Sunday for York, Pa. where they attended funeral services Monday morning June 7 for Mr. Morey's father
Frederick A. Morey whose death had
occurred at 8:30 p. m. on June 3. Mr.
Morey had been notified two weeks
earlier of his father's serious illness and
had spent several days with him before
his death.
Surviving besides the superintendent
of >the local-schools are two other sons
H.~A. Morey, Frederick Morey, and a
daughter Mrs. Wallace W. Berchtold,
all of York. Interment was in the family plot in Greenmount Cemetery, York.
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Given Key Posts
Miss Marion Kirk daughter of Mrs.
Howard Kirk of South Chester ffcad, a
junior at Bryn Mawr College, was recently elected captain of the varsity
basketball team for next year. Marion
was also elected art editor of the year
book.
Robert D. Honeyford Swarthmore
Business Association president who
enters the Army on June 17. Mr.
Honeyford's business The Bouquet
Beauty Salon on South Chester road
will be managed during-his absence
by Mrs. Honeyford who has been
active in its management in the four
and one-half years it has existed here.
REUNE IN NORTH AFRICA
Second Lt. Charles F. Seymour had
satisfying proof a short time ago that
the world's smallness is more than
hearsay.
When, soon after landing in North
Africa, he went into the nearest town
he recognized the shoulder insignia of
his cousin's outfit. When approached
the wearer said "sure" he knew Lt
Geoffrey Dolman and would take a
message to him. Quickly Lt. Seymour
sent his card with a note asking his
cousin 'to meet him as soon as possible.
In haste which betokened his. own
delight Lt. Dolman sped down' and
"bumped" into Lt Seymour outside the
Red Cross headquarters. The' cousin
Lieutenants spent the afternoon and
evening together.
Seymour is the son of Mrs. Melaine
Dolman Seymour and Dolman of John
Dolman, Jr., of Vassar avenue.
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CAN REGISTER
TUESDAY A. M.
Corporal James L. Jackson has been
transferred from Houlton, Me., and left
June 5 for Denver, Colorado, after
spending a six day leave at the home
of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. F.
Jackson, on Park avenue.
^ Defense Council Bulletins ^
Office: Borough Hall — Telephone 0351
Open Weekdays 1:30-3:30 Daily '
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No Local Audible "All-Clear" Ruling Yet
The Delaware County Council of Defense has no official knowledge at this
time of a proposed "all clear" audible signal. As soon as the information is received by the local council it will be published in this column.
There have been requests by individual members of the Defense Units for
interpretation of new rules. Any questions should be submitted in writing-to the
Defense Council and a ruling will be published.
Victory Gardens
Many Victory gardeners have been eating radishes and lettuce from then-
gardens and other produce is coming along in good shape.
Frank Ma£elli, the genial barber takes the honors for the first ripe tomato on
Memorial Day. Last Friday Postmaster A. P. Smalley had a number of fine large
ripe strawberries on display in the bank lobby.
Most of the gardens show the results of patient and hard work.
To Collect Canning Jars
The Girl Scouts are to collect glass jars and jelly glasses in preparation for the
summer canning program. The south side of the railroad will be canvassed on
Monday June 14 and the north side on Tuesday June 15. The jars and glasses
are to be deposited at designated corners and the borough truck will pick up
the material the same night In case of rain on either day the schedule will be
postponed 24 hours.
Consumer Information
The new ceiling prices in dollars and cents are in effect on rayon hose. Reductions range from 5 to 40 cents a pair, so stockings that formerly sold for $1.15 to
$1.35 can now be bought for from 93c to $1.05. These new prices apply to all
Grade A and B hosiery now in retailers' stocks.
After July 15 all hosiery must be marked by Grade A or B in accordance with
standards set by OPA. All full-fashioned rayon hosiery will then have to be
marked by the manufacturer with the ceiling price, grade and gauge. In the case
of seamless hosiery, needle count, instead of gauge will be marked.
Gauge means the number of stitches per 1J4 inch of fabric. The higher the
gauge, the finer the weave. Irregulars, seconds and thirds have lower top prices.
First quality, full fashioned—42 gauge, $75 to £84; 45 gauge, $81 to $J92;
51 gauge, $.93 to $1.05; 54 and 57 gauge, $1.04 fo $1.18; First quality, seamless —
280 needle count, $^3 to $37; 300 needle count, $37 to $.43; 320 needle count,
$39 to $.44; 340 needle count, $.47 to $.53; 360 needle count, $^ to $.64.
Most small stores are allowed a higher ceiling price than larger stores, in line
with traditional business practices.
Ask Clerical Volunteers
The Ration Board at Clifton Heights appeals for clerical and stenographical
help by volunteers. Even an hour's work will be of great assistance,
The office which is on the bus line is open from 9 to 5 weekdays except
Saturday when the hours are 9 to 1 p. m. Assistance can also be given three
nights a week—Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 until 10.
Summer Recreation Staff Skilled
and Experienced; Riding to be
Graded to Pupil Ability
The , enthusiastic response to the
summer recreation program necessitates an additional day for registration.
On Tuesday June 15, therefore, in
Room Number 1 at the College avenue
school and in the assembly room at
Rutgers, registrations will be received
from 9 until 12.
Mrs. J. J. Crookston, director of the
summer recreation program announces
the following staff members: r
Robert Cadigan of Friends Central
School faculty will be in charge of all
boys' sports and Gertrud Rath sister
of Virginia Rath of the college will be
the leader for all girls' sports. Graduate
of Hollins College, Miss Rath was physical education instructor in the Roanoke, Va. High School for two years
and is now assistant to the principal of
Abbot Academy at Andover, Mass.
Mrs. E. N. Hay who pioneered in
pre-school education work, Mrs. Pem-
berton Dickson, and Mrs. Daniel Kenny
the school nurse will be in charge of
the pre-school group at .the College
avenue school with Barbara Brown and
Ann Bradford as assistants. Mrs. J.
Francis Taylor who directed the nursery school at Mary Lyon until its removal to New "York City and is now
head of the nursery at Media Friends'
School will have charge of the same
age group at Rutgers with the assistance of Patsy McCahan and Jean
Dickson.
The course in metal crafts which
proved so popular last year under the
direction of Mrs. Wayland H. Elsbree
of Wallingford will be under her care
again this year. Mae Schwartz < of the
Friends Central School faculty will instruct the course in modeling and painting. Information in regard to. the swimming certificate which is a prerequisite
to canoeing instruction may be obtained by calling Registrar Mrs. George
M. Allen, Swarthmore 2582.
Riding instruction will be given by
Mrs. J. Alfred Calhoun experienced instructor of riding in summer camps
and assistant to Miss Rath at the college. Instruction will be graded according to the needs, desires, and riding
ability of those who register. Groups
will be classified according to demon*
strated ability in order that beginners
may have ample time for careful initial instruction and those more advanced will not be held back by beginners.
Can Use Old Records
The American Legion Auxiliary will
meet Tuesday June 15 from 10 a. m.
to 4 p. m. at Mrs. 0. J. Gilcreest's
home on Harvard avenue to make useful articles from salvage. Members are
asked to bring box lunches; a beverage
will be provided. Dates for future
meetings for this purpose will appear
in The Swarthmorean.
The Red Cross and U. S. O. are
calling for more books for the new
groups of boys to be sent overseas.
Swarthmoreans are asked to raid their
libraries and contribute many more
good books. Most desirable are paper
covered,.pocket editions of good literature.
Another old record campaign is about
to begin in Swarthmore. Used records
no matter how battered are being converted into new records for shipment
to. overseas forces. A shortage of material for, new records necessitates the
ufe of second hand records in this way.
An organized project is being planhed
for collecting salvage of this type.
Alma Mater Honors Shirer
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Among the 10 surviving members of
the Class of 1893 present at a special  ~
luncheon tendered on Tuesday by the
President of the Philadelphia College
of Pharmacy and Science was Victor ?
D. Shirer of South Chester road.        .''•*;.
In  recognition  of his  SO years  of
service since his graduation from the -
College, Dr. Shirer was presented with •'£
a Semi-Centennialist Certificate at ijhfcVv
annual meeting, of the Alumni Assodt^ >
tion,   which   followed   the   luncheon.
Thirty-five, other certificates were s%t
to the remaining members of The Cfas*
of 1893 who were unable to be present
at the ceremony. ^   •
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