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Vol. IV, No. 11 Swarthmore, Pa., March 18, 1932 $2.50 Per Year FIRE DAMAGES M. E. CHURCH Annual Easter Egg Hunt Next Saturday Entire Structure Threatened As • Flames Gain Headway $4,000 DAMAGE ESTIMATED LONG ILLNESS BRINGS DEATH What threatened to be the most dis- asterous Swarthmore fire since the burning of the Yale avenue school building was prevented last Friday morning by the prompt work of the local fire company at the Methodist Church on Park avenue. Damage estimated at $4,000 was done in the children's department of the Sunday school, the basement, and the ceiling of the Sunday school room. The fire was discovered at 7 A. M. by Mrs. Lloyd P. Stevens, wife of Rev. Stevens, the pastor of the church, whose home is just east of the church building. Mrs. Stevens immediately phoned in an alarm but the fire was already well underway and when the apparatus- arrived members of the church who were at the scene expressed their opinion that the entire building was doomed. A short circuit in the electrical wiring of the building is thought to have caused the blaze which spread from one corner of the Sunday school room up the wall and was making headway into the rafters when discovered. By the time firemen arrived, smoke was seeping out from beneath the eves and the flames were just beginning to gain momentum behind the stairway in the wooden tower of the old building. Water used by the firemen did considerable damage in the old part of the building. Three sections of the boiler which heats the building were damaged by the cold water and the manifold of the oil burner was also damaged. The central switch box for the wiring of the church was damaged and will have to be replaced. The ceilings of several rooms will liave to be teplastcrcd on account of water, and water also ruined the flooring in the old building. No services were held in the building last Sunday but repair work is.expected to begin within the next few days so that the church will be ready for occupancy on Easter. This Sunday the regular morning services will be held at the Woman's Clubhouse. The Sunday school and the evening services will not be held. The officers and members of the church wish to publicly express their appreciation to the Swarthmore Fire and Protection company for their prompt and efficient* services at the fire which occurred at the church. "We feel that without their prompt assistance, the handsome church edifice would have burned to the ground," declares Charles A. Smith, president of the Board of Trustees. The Queen Esther play will be postponed until further notice. • » m Live bunnies, baby chicks and Easier toys, will be given away again this year in The Swortlwtorean's Second Annual Mrs. Charles Parker Dies. "Was Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for next Saturday morning. The prizes will be on display in the window of The Swarthmorean next week... Last year more than three hundred children took part in the hunt which was held on the College campus. This year the hunt will be held at a different place Charter Member of Presbyterian Church WAS AN OLD RESIDENT On Wednesday morning, March 16th, Clara Branson Parker passed into the which will be announced at 11 o'clock Hfe of the Spirit. Council Delays Again on Setting Borough Tax Rate TAKE STEP TO CUT SCHOOL TAXES next Saturday morning from the west entrance to Borough Hall. Full details of the contest will be announced in next Friday's Swarthmorean but it may bc said at this time that twice as many eggs will be hidden this year as last so that each child will have a chance to get several. Just how the prize winning eggs will be identified will be announced next week although a new and improved system over last year will be used so that even the youngest child will know when he finds an egg that entitles him to a bunny, a chicken, or an Easter toy. The contest will be restricted to children ten years of age or under. Grownups are invited to come and observe thc fun and assist ye editor in keeping three hundred youngsters in tow. ■^ •» TRINITY DEDICATES MEMORIAL WINDOW The Albert Hill Memorial Window at Trinity Church was dedicated last Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock by The Very Rev. James M. Collins, rector of the Church of the Atonement, and Dean of the Convocation of West Philadelphia. The Dedicatory prayer was made by The Rev. George E. Nichols, D.D., of the First Baptist Church, of Philadelphia. Eighteen members of the Color Guard of the Sons of the Revolution, of which Mr. Hill was a member, attended under command of Col, Clarenr*- P-Franklin, and participated in the Service. The window, of three-lancet type, is twenty-five feet in height and depicts scenes from the life of Christ from the Baptism' to the Resurrection. It was designed and executed by Henry Lee Willett, of Philadelphia and is the gift of Mrs. Albert Hill and William M. Irish, president of the Sun Oil Company, of which Mr. Hill was Treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Parker have been identified with the life of Swarthmore for many years. They were Charter Members of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Parker was one of the early members of the Woman's Club and one of the original members of the Sixteen Luncheon Club, giving generously of her strength and enthusiasm in every responsibility which came to her. Besides her husband, Charles Parker, she leaves a daughter, Helen Parker Hardcastle of Westfield, N. J.; Ellis Branson Parker of Swarthmore, and her mother, Mrs. Jane Bishop Branson of Chicago. Services will be held on Friday, March 18th, at 2 p. m. at Oliver Bair's 1820 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. Interment will be private. Everyone who knew Mrs. Parker will always remember her charming personality, her contagious smile, her numberless kindnesses to her neighbors and friends and her deep appreciation of the thoughtfulness of others toward her. During the last few years, only her intimate friends could know how brave and fea'rless she has been and how wonderfully she has been sustained by her husband and children—a treasured memory for those who have seen their courage and devotion, the life of faith which they have demonstrated. "They are not dead who live , In hearts they leave behind— For those whom they have blessed They live a life again And shall live through the years The Swarthmore school board mindful of the protests against a threatened borough tax increase last Thursday night took the first step towards cutting the school budget for next year. This step consisted of suspending for the time being the ruling that the salaries of teachers who have served a certain length of time should be increased each year. No teachers' salaries will be in- Police Force Cut From To Four To Cut Expenses Five The borough tax rate for 1932 was still undecided following a long discussion of this year's budget at last night's council meeting. The absence of Councilmen J. Archer Turner and Joseph S. Bates as well as Burgess Wm. R. Landis whose advice on ... n . .. t. „ ., certain police matters was desired, caused creased this year Dr. Arthur E Bassett, ^ fi J( ^^ Qn the rate ^ president of the board announced follow- de, d ., next Thursd even; ing the meeting. This will mean the J • saving of several thousand dollars on next year's budget. The contract of Frank R. Morey, supervising principal, has also been renewed with no increase in salary. This action in regard to Mr. Morey was taken with his approval in spite of an understanding that following his initial contract made when he first came here, his salary was to be increased. Mr. Morey stated that conditions being as they are he would not think of asking for an increase. Last year the school tax was cut one- half mill, for 1931 the tax cut was one mill, and in the 1929 budget, one half mill was cut. — •+.* — JUNIOR SECTION TEA TOMORROW Successful Bridge Party COUNTY WOMEN VOTERS TO BE GUESTS HERE On Tuesday, March 22nd, at 2 p. m. at .the Woman's Clubhouse, at the invitation of the Swarthmore League of Women Voters, the Delawa1^"County League will join with the local'.League in presenting the program. .". Mrs. William A. Osgood, of Philadelphia, Chairman of the Pennsylvania League's committee on Women in Industry, will lead the discussion on "Woman, her Place and her Problems in the Modern Industrial World." A number of women, representing the different local Leagues throughout the County will present various phases of the subject. Tea will be served and a reception for the visitors will follow the meeting. The hour of assembling has been fixed at two p. m. so that the visiting eounty women may be able to remain for the social tea hour. All interested are cordially invited to attend. ~ internal "Life, "iWgftW Each day more beautiful." Contributed— * * * In the death of Mrs. Charles Parker Swarthmore has lost a highly esteemed and much beloved resident. Mr. and Mrs. Parker were among the early residents here, and were prominent in all activities for the welfare of the Borough and to such people Swarthmore owes a great debt. Their home on Princeton avenue, where they lived for many years, was always open to their friends, The third of the successful series of of whom they had many, benefit bridge parties for its members and It is a difficult task to think of Swarth- their guests, being conducted by the Jun- niore without Clara Parker, for, though ior Section of the Woman's Club, will be she was ill for a long time, she never lost held at the Clubhouse Tuesday evening, interest in the town, or in her friends, or March 22nd, at 8:15 o'clock. in whatever was going on which might The charge is 25c for each person, and be of benefit to Swarthmore, and her an effort is being made to have each outlook upon life was always bright and member get up a separate table. These optimistic, a reflection of her own nature, bridge parties are proving a splendid wayj She was an ideal wife and mother, an to earn money for the assistance of the ideal neighbor and a loving friend, needy family the Juniors are helping. J To us, her friends and neighbors, she ..„*..«, | ^ag meant much to us, she has left beauti- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cookman and ful memories, and thus we shall hold her Miss Mary Cookman, of College avenue, always in loving memory, knowing that Saturday afternoon, March 19, the Woman's Club is to be the scene of a festive St. Patrick's Day Tea, which the Junior section of the Woman' sClub is giving in honor of the members of the Senior Club. Tea will be served from 3:30 until 5 o'clock, and all the Senior members are most cordially invited. Junior Committee. She will be assisted by the following sub-committees: Decorating: Mrs. Richard Ammerman, chairman, Mrs. Wm Sherwood, and Don Price. Food: Mrs. Henry Mock, Miss Mae Keech, Mrs. Albert N. Garrett, Jr., Mrs Copeland Palmer, Miss Pauline Wagner, Miss Muriel Mann, Mrs. Harlan Jessup and Mrs. Robert E. Sharpies. Music: Miss Catherine Hershey and Miss Barbara Turner. and Mrs. Edgar Reynolds, of Swarth more avenue, have returned from Southern Pines, N. C. "She is not dead, She is just away". Eleanor S. Perry. Hygiene Examination Papers Show Up College Freshman ♦ » m MISSIONARY DINNER POSTPONED INDEFINITELY The Woman's Foreign Missionary dinner that was to have been held in the Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 23 has. been postponed. In. its place the regular monthly meeting will be held at the home.of Mrs. William Earle Kistler on Tuesday evening, March 22nd at 8 o'clock. Miss Emilie Loveless a coworker with- Miss Gwendolyn Narbeth in Constantine, North Africa, will be present and address the meeting. .The. Calico Mite Bags will be returned at that-time. Men are also welcome. -' '-'- For many years one of the least interesting courses of study required of freshmen men and women at Swarthmore College is said to have been that of Hygiene. A few weeks ago, open rebellion made its appearance in the form of letters to the College newspaper, The Phoenix, pointing out that the course was too elementary and represented only a waste of time for those required to take it. In replying to this accusation Dorothy L. Ashton, lecturer in Hygiene, scores mightly in the discussion by including in a letter to The Phoenix excerpts from some of the more noteworthy examination papers of the Freshmen women. "These answers were made by students who have had lectures with free discussion for a semester and have also referred to a text book," says Mrs. Ashton. Q. Give the points of a good shoe. A. A good shoe should not difform the foot. ,t It should have a straight line. It should have a flat line on the inside of the foot. Q. Describe briefly the lungs. A. There are two lungs that completely fill the upper part of the diaphram. The trachea is a tube behind the oeso phagul. The lungs are two oval-shaped things on either side of the heart. The lungs might well be compared to two inflated tubes. The lungs are connected with the respiratory system. The lungs are a pair of rather smallish looking organs situated in the rightish side of the body. Q. Name three constituents of the blood and give their functions. A. Plazums are a liquid which makes it possible for the blood to flow. Someone wrote, "Artificial immunity means ways of birth control." There were two references to "soar throat". One rather embracing answer to the question, "In what part of the alimentary tract does the chief absorption take place?" ran thus, "The chief^absorption takes place in the stomach. The substance it wants it keeps, but the rest continues on its downward journey down through the kidney or bladder." Mrs. Ashton concludes her reply to critics of the course by stating that en- . tVance examinations might be used to weed out those for whom the course would be mere repetition. LEGION DRIVE FOR JOBS WELL BEGUN The Legion's block plan to afford em ployment to those neecHtig and desiring it is being carried out this week, and the results should be available for our next issue. The canvas sing of Swarthmore's householders is over fifty per cent ac complished and the Legion desires to thank the other Swarthmore Organiza tions for their whole-hearted and active support of the plan. The question has arisen as to the period of time covered by the pledges. This is tentatively placed at four months, but it is hoped that many householders will continue the benefits as long as possible or until the need becomes less acute. Should there be any householders who cannot supply work under this plan, but when a special meeting will be held. As council adjourned last night the following facts stood out in the budget situation : There is no way to cut the' mill and a half increase demanded by the sinking fund in 1932. The half mill library tax approved by the voters last year must be provided. The general tax can be cut one mill by cutting salaries and making general reductions in department budgets. This will mean a one mill increase-i"-the total tax rate or a rate o{ 'rTmill/i for 1932. - The general tax rate can be cut two mills by Omitting the $5,000 in the highway 'department for resurfacing. This would keep the total borough tax rate the same as last year. Last night council took definite steps towards making savings which will decrease the general tax one mill. When balanced against the 1 % mill increase for the sinking fund and the half mill library tax, this will necessitate only a one mill increase in the total tax rate. Next Thursday night's meeting will require a decision as to whether or not the resurfacing item is to be omitted or maintained, representing as it does a single mil! tax in either direction, r.- Is^citttingL -ap?.r .-ri-u-nc- of" diffwer:*. departments last night to the extent of one mill, one of the most important decisions was to cut the police force from five to four men. This change together with several other items totaled a saving in the Public Safety Department appropriation of $1572.67 as against the previous total of that department. Only in the instance of the three colored workmen who take care of the borough streets and sewers were salary cuts definitely decided. Possibilities of a ten per cent cut in the police captain's salary, a five per cent cut in patrolmen's salaries, a 10% cut in borough secretary and the borough stenographer's salaries, and a cut in the solicitor's fee from $1000 to $800, were discussed at length but were postponed for final decision next week. Some members of council felt that if any salaries are cut, all should be cut. Others felt that the borough patrolmen are receiving low enough wages now and that only the captain should be cut. Others felt that the present salary of the borough secretary was not too high regardless of conditions. In order to make up for the decrease in the number of policemen on the force, council went on record as desiring that only one man should be on duty during the day and that he should spend all of his time outside the police office. Detail work within the office such as answering the telephone etc. is to be done by the borough secretary or his stenographer. wish to participate in the idea or pur- _,. - - pose of the plan, they can signify their. ™* ",5.t_Jf>rce of three men W,U be desire to afford the equivalent asked in the pledges by contributing 30 cents a week to the Community Health Center, where the money will be used to provide employment. Such contributions should be sent to Mrs. Ellwood B. Chapman, Treasurer. As previously stated an effort will be made to assign a worker to certain geographical areas, so that the same worker will report to the same group of homes each month. Fifty-five such areas have been outlined and we hope to keep 55 workers busy for enough days each week to enable them to live. ■*♦» BAND IS GUEST AT HIGH SCHOOL Today the Darby Band will be entertained at the high school. They will play in the senior assembly at one o'clock. This promises to be a treat and is being looked forward to by the student body. The band will be served in the school cafeteria, before 'the programe; even musicians eat you know. ♦—» .— ■ Mrs. H. R. Faringer, or Harvard avenue, recently entertained at luncheon and bridge. • kept the same. T. E. Hessenbruch, chairman of the Sewer committee, saw the appropriation of his committee cut from $4940, the last previous figure, to $1640. The Public Property committee gave up $300 which had been budgeted for the new tool houses and store room on Dartmouth avenue. In going over the Public Saftey budget, Councilman Lewis, chairman of that committee, recommended that the extra telephone recently installed in the borough council room should be taken out and also that the elaborate telephone signal system added to the police "department equipment last year should be removed. In the Highway department, the three borough workmen who kept the streets clean etc. received a cut in wages of from 50c an hour to 40c an hour. Action on the $5000 in the budget for street resurfacing was delayed until the special meeting. The items discussed under the accounts' committee included an appropriation of $1000 for extra services of the solicitor. This was eliminated. Salary cuts of the borough secretary, solicitor, and the borough secretary's stenographer were discussed but action was deferred until the next meeting. -*.-«
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Title | Swarthmorean 1932 March 18 |
Subject | Newspapers - Pennsylvania; American newspapers |
Description | Unlike most communities its size, Swarthmore has boasted a number of newspapers covering both College and Borough news. The first community paper was the Swarthmore, published by the indefatigable John A. Cass. In 1929, the Swarthmorean appeared and continues as a weekly publication. |
Publisher | Robert E. and Ann Berry Sharples |
Date | 1932-03-18 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Delaware County; Swarthmore |
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Description
Title | Swarthmorean 1932 March 18 |
Subject | Newspapers - Pennsylvania; American newspapers |
Description | Unlike most communities its size, Swarthmore has boasted a number of newspapers covering both College and Borough news. The first community paper was the Swarthmore, published by the indefatigable John A. Cass. In 1929, the Swarthmorean appeared and continues as a weekly publication. |
Publisher | Robert E. and Ann Berry Sharples |
Date | 1932-03-18 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Delaware County; Swarthmore |
Original Format | Newspapers |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Source | sn 88079382 |
Language | Eng |
Rights | Copyright, The Swarthmorean, 2015 |
Contact | Swarthmore Public Library Swarthmore@delcolibraries.org <mailto:Swarthmore@delcolibraries.org> |
Contributing Institution | Swarthmore Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | Vol. IV, No. 11 Swarthmore, Pa., March 18, 1932 $2.50 Per Year FIRE DAMAGES M. E. CHURCH Annual Easter Egg Hunt Next Saturday Entire Structure Threatened As • Flames Gain Headway $4,000 DAMAGE ESTIMATED LONG ILLNESS BRINGS DEATH What threatened to be the most dis- asterous Swarthmore fire since the burning of the Yale avenue school building was prevented last Friday morning by the prompt work of the local fire company at the Methodist Church on Park avenue. Damage estimated at $4,000 was done in the children's department of the Sunday school, the basement, and the ceiling of the Sunday school room. The fire was discovered at 7 A. M. by Mrs. Lloyd P. Stevens, wife of Rev. Stevens, the pastor of the church, whose home is just east of the church building. Mrs. Stevens immediately phoned in an alarm but the fire was already well underway and when the apparatus- arrived members of the church who were at the scene expressed their opinion that the entire building was doomed. A short circuit in the electrical wiring of the building is thought to have caused the blaze which spread from one corner of the Sunday school room up the wall and was making headway into the rafters when discovered. By the time firemen arrived, smoke was seeping out from beneath the eves and the flames were just beginning to gain momentum behind the stairway in the wooden tower of the old building. Water used by the firemen did considerable damage in the old part of the building. Three sections of the boiler which heats the building were damaged by the cold water and the manifold of the oil burner was also damaged. The central switch box for the wiring of the church was damaged and will have to be replaced. The ceilings of several rooms will liave to be teplastcrcd on account of water, and water also ruined the flooring in the old building. No services were held in the building last Sunday but repair work is.expected to begin within the next few days so that the church will be ready for occupancy on Easter. This Sunday the regular morning services will be held at the Woman's Clubhouse. The Sunday school and the evening services will not be held. The officers and members of the church wish to publicly express their appreciation to the Swarthmore Fire and Protection company for their prompt and efficient* services at the fire which occurred at the church. "We feel that without their prompt assistance, the handsome church edifice would have burned to the ground," declares Charles A. Smith, president of the Board of Trustees. The Queen Esther play will be postponed until further notice. • » m Live bunnies, baby chicks and Easier toys, will be given away again this year in The Swortlwtorean's Second Annual Mrs. Charles Parker Dies. "Was Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for next Saturday morning. The prizes will be on display in the window of The Swarthmorean next week... Last year more than three hundred children took part in the hunt which was held on the College campus. This year the hunt will be held at a different place Charter Member of Presbyterian Church WAS AN OLD RESIDENT On Wednesday morning, March 16th, Clara Branson Parker passed into the which will be announced at 11 o'clock Hfe of the Spirit. Council Delays Again on Setting Borough Tax Rate TAKE STEP TO CUT SCHOOL TAXES next Saturday morning from the west entrance to Borough Hall. Full details of the contest will be announced in next Friday's Swarthmorean but it may bc said at this time that twice as many eggs will be hidden this year as last so that each child will have a chance to get several. Just how the prize winning eggs will be identified will be announced next week although a new and improved system over last year will be used so that even the youngest child will know when he finds an egg that entitles him to a bunny, a chicken, or an Easter toy. The contest will be restricted to children ten years of age or under. Grownups are invited to come and observe thc fun and assist ye editor in keeping three hundred youngsters in tow. ■^ •» TRINITY DEDICATES MEMORIAL WINDOW The Albert Hill Memorial Window at Trinity Church was dedicated last Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock by The Very Rev. James M. Collins, rector of the Church of the Atonement, and Dean of the Convocation of West Philadelphia. The Dedicatory prayer was made by The Rev. George E. Nichols, D.D., of the First Baptist Church, of Philadelphia. Eighteen members of the Color Guard of the Sons of the Revolution, of which Mr. Hill was a member, attended under command of Col, Clarenr*- P-Franklin, and participated in the Service. The window, of three-lancet type, is twenty-five feet in height and depicts scenes from the life of Christ from the Baptism' to the Resurrection. It was designed and executed by Henry Lee Willett, of Philadelphia and is the gift of Mrs. Albert Hill and William M. Irish, president of the Sun Oil Company, of which Mr. Hill was Treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Parker have been identified with the life of Swarthmore for many years. They were Charter Members of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Parker was one of the early members of the Woman's Club and one of the original members of the Sixteen Luncheon Club, giving generously of her strength and enthusiasm in every responsibility which came to her. Besides her husband, Charles Parker, she leaves a daughter, Helen Parker Hardcastle of Westfield, N. J.; Ellis Branson Parker of Swarthmore, and her mother, Mrs. Jane Bishop Branson of Chicago. Services will be held on Friday, March 18th, at 2 p. m. at Oliver Bair's 1820 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. Interment will be private. Everyone who knew Mrs. Parker will always remember her charming personality, her contagious smile, her numberless kindnesses to her neighbors and friends and her deep appreciation of the thoughtfulness of others toward her. During the last few years, only her intimate friends could know how brave and fea'rless she has been and how wonderfully she has been sustained by her husband and children—a treasured memory for those who have seen their courage and devotion, the life of faith which they have demonstrated. "They are not dead who live , In hearts they leave behind— For those whom they have blessed They live a life again And shall live through the years The Swarthmore school board mindful of the protests against a threatened borough tax increase last Thursday night took the first step towards cutting the school budget for next year. This step consisted of suspending for the time being the ruling that the salaries of teachers who have served a certain length of time should be increased each year. No teachers' salaries will be in- Police Force Cut From To Four To Cut Expenses Five The borough tax rate for 1932 was still undecided following a long discussion of this year's budget at last night's council meeting. The absence of Councilmen J. Archer Turner and Joseph S. Bates as well as Burgess Wm. R. Landis whose advice on ... n . .. t. „ ., certain police matters was desired, caused creased this year Dr. Arthur E Bassett, ^ fi J( ^^ Qn the rate ^ president of the board announced follow- de, d ., next Thursd even; ing the meeting. This will mean the J • saving of several thousand dollars on next year's budget. The contract of Frank R. Morey, supervising principal, has also been renewed with no increase in salary. This action in regard to Mr. Morey was taken with his approval in spite of an understanding that following his initial contract made when he first came here, his salary was to be increased. Mr. Morey stated that conditions being as they are he would not think of asking for an increase. Last year the school tax was cut one- half mill, for 1931 the tax cut was one mill, and in the 1929 budget, one half mill was cut. — •+.* — JUNIOR SECTION TEA TOMORROW Successful Bridge Party COUNTY WOMEN VOTERS TO BE GUESTS HERE On Tuesday, March 22nd, at 2 p. m. at .the Woman's Clubhouse, at the invitation of the Swarthmore League of Women Voters, the Delawa1^"County League will join with the local'.League in presenting the program. .". Mrs. William A. Osgood, of Philadelphia, Chairman of the Pennsylvania League's committee on Women in Industry, will lead the discussion on "Woman, her Place and her Problems in the Modern Industrial World." A number of women, representing the different local Leagues throughout the County will present various phases of the subject. Tea will be served and a reception for the visitors will follow the meeting. The hour of assembling has been fixed at two p. m. so that the visiting eounty women may be able to remain for the social tea hour. All interested are cordially invited to attend. ~ internal "Life, "iWgftW Each day more beautiful." Contributed— * * * In the death of Mrs. Charles Parker Swarthmore has lost a highly esteemed and much beloved resident. Mr. and Mrs. Parker were among the early residents here, and were prominent in all activities for the welfare of the Borough and to such people Swarthmore owes a great debt. Their home on Princeton avenue, where they lived for many years, was always open to their friends, The third of the successful series of of whom they had many, benefit bridge parties for its members and It is a difficult task to think of Swarth- their guests, being conducted by the Jun- niore without Clara Parker, for, though ior Section of the Woman's Club, will be she was ill for a long time, she never lost held at the Clubhouse Tuesday evening, interest in the town, or in her friends, or March 22nd, at 8:15 o'clock. in whatever was going on which might The charge is 25c for each person, and be of benefit to Swarthmore, and her an effort is being made to have each outlook upon life was always bright and member get up a separate table. These optimistic, a reflection of her own nature, bridge parties are proving a splendid wayj She was an ideal wife and mother, an to earn money for the assistance of the ideal neighbor and a loving friend, needy family the Juniors are helping. J To us, her friends and neighbors, she ..„*..«, | ^ag meant much to us, she has left beauti- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cookman and ful memories, and thus we shall hold her Miss Mary Cookman, of College avenue, always in loving memory, knowing that Saturday afternoon, March 19, the Woman's Club is to be the scene of a festive St. Patrick's Day Tea, which the Junior section of the Woman' sClub is giving in honor of the members of the Senior Club. Tea will be served from 3:30 until 5 o'clock, and all the Senior members are most cordially invited. Junior Committee. She will be assisted by the following sub-committees: Decorating: Mrs. Richard Ammerman, chairman, Mrs. Wm Sherwood, and Don Price. Food: Mrs. Henry Mock, Miss Mae Keech, Mrs. Albert N. Garrett, Jr., Mrs Copeland Palmer, Miss Pauline Wagner, Miss Muriel Mann, Mrs. Harlan Jessup and Mrs. Robert E. Sharpies. Music: Miss Catherine Hershey and Miss Barbara Turner. and Mrs. Edgar Reynolds, of Swarth more avenue, have returned from Southern Pines, N. C. "She is not dead, She is just away". Eleanor S. Perry. Hygiene Examination Papers Show Up College Freshman ♦ » m MISSIONARY DINNER POSTPONED INDEFINITELY The Woman's Foreign Missionary dinner that was to have been held in the Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 23 has. been postponed. In. its place the regular monthly meeting will be held at the home.of Mrs. William Earle Kistler on Tuesday evening, March 22nd at 8 o'clock. Miss Emilie Loveless a coworker with- Miss Gwendolyn Narbeth in Constantine, North Africa, will be present and address the meeting. .The. Calico Mite Bags will be returned at that-time. Men are also welcome. -' '-'- For many years one of the least interesting courses of study required of freshmen men and women at Swarthmore College is said to have been that of Hygiene. A few weeks ago, open rebellion made its appearance in the form of letters to the College newspaper, The Phoenix, pointing out that the course was too elementary and represented only a waste of time for those required to take it. In replying to this accusation Dorothy L. Ashton, lecturer in Hygiene, scores mightly in the discussion by including in a letter to The Phoenix excerpts from some of the more noteworthy examination papers of the Freshmen women. "These answers were made by students who have had lectures with free discussion for a semester and have also referred to a text book," says Mrs. Ashton. Q. Give the points of a good shoe. A. A good shoe should not difform the foot. ,t It should have a straight line. It should have a flat line on the inside of the foot. Q. Describe briefly the lungs. A. There are two lungs that completely fill the upper part of the diaphram. The trachea is a tube behind the oeso phagul. The lungs are two oval-shaped things on either side of the heart. The lungs might well be compared to two inflated tubes. The lungs are connected with the respiratory system. The lungs are a pair of rather smallish looking organs situated in the rightish side of the body. Q. Name three constituents of the blood and give their functions. A. Plazums are a liquid which makes it possible for the blood to flow. Someone wrote, "Artificial immunity means ways of birth control." There were two references to "soar throat". One rather embracing answer to the question, "In what part of the alimentary tract does the chief absorption take place?" ran thus, "The chief^absorption takes place in the stomach. The substance it wants it keeps, but the rest continues on its downward journey down through the kidney or bladder." Mrs. Ashton concludes her reply to critics of the course by stating that en- . tVance examinations might be used to weed out those for whom the course would be mere repetition. LEGION DRIVE FOR JOBS WELL BEGUN The Legion's block plan to afford em ployment to those neecHtig and desiring it is being carried out this week, and the results should be available for our next issue. The canvas sing of Swarthmore's householders is over fifty per cent ac complished and the Legion desires to thank the other Swarthmore Organiza tions for their whole-hearted and active support of the plan. The question has arisen as to the period of time covered by the pledges. This is tentatively placed at four months, but it is hoped that many householders will continue the benefits as long as possible or until the need becomes less acute. Should there be any householders who cannot supply work under this plan, but when a special meeting will be held. As council adjourned last night the following facts stood out in the budget situation : There is no way to cut the' mill and a half increase demanded by the sinking fund in 1932. The half mill library tax approved by the voters last year must be provided. The general tax can be cut one mill by cutting salaries and making general reductions in department budgets. This will mean a one mill increase-i"-the total tax rate or a rate o{ 'rTmill/i for 1932. - The general tax rate can be cut two mills by Omitting the $5,000 in the highway 'department for resurfacing. This would keep the total borough tax rate the same as last year. Last night council took definite steps towards making savings which will decrease the general tax one mill. When balanced against the 1 % mill increase for the sinking fund and the half mill library tax, this will necessitate only a one mill increase in the total tax rate. Next Thursday night's meeting will require a decision as to whether or not the resurfacing item is to be omitted or maintained, representing as it does a single mil! tax in either direction, r.- Is^citttingL -ap?.r .-ri-u-nc- of" diffwer:*. departments last night to the extent of one mill, one of the most important decisions was to cut the police force from five to four men. This change together with several other items totaled a saving in the Public Safety Department appropriation of $1572.67 as against the previous total of that department. Only in the instance of the three colored workmen who take care of the borough streets and sewers were salary cuts definitely decided. Possibilities of a ten per cent cut in the police captain's salary, a five per cent cut in patrolmen's salaries, a 10% cut in borough secretary and the borough stenographer's salaries, and a cut in the solicitor's fee from $1000 to $800, were discussed at length but were postponed for final decision next week. Some members of council felt that if any salaries are cut, all should be cut. Others felt that the borough patrolmen are receiving low enough wages now and that only the captain should be cut. Others felt that the present salary of the borough secretary was not too high regardless of conditions. In order to make up for the decrease in the number of policemen on the force, council went on record as desiring that only one man should be on duty during the day and that he should spend all of his time outside the police office. Detail work within the office such as answering the telephone etc. is to be done by the borough secretary or his stenographer. wish to participate in the idea or pur- _,. - - pose of the plan, they can signify their. ™* ",5.t_Jf>rce of three men W,U be desire to afford the equivalent asked in the pledges by contributing 30 cents a week to the Community Health Center, where the money will be used to provide employment. Such contributions should be sent to Mrs. Ellwood B. Chapman, Treasurer. As previously stated an effort will be made to assign a worker to certain geographical areas, so that the same worker will report to the same group of homes each month. Fifty-five such areas have been outlined and we hope to keep 55 workers busy for enough days each week to enable them to live. ■*♦» BAND IS GUEST AT HIGH SCHOOL Today the Darby Band will be entertained at the high school. They will play in the senior assembly at one o'clock. This promises to be a treat and is being looked forward to by the student body. The band will be served in the school cafeteria, before 'the programe; even musicians eat you know. ♦—» .— ■ Mrs. H. R. Faringer, or Harvard avenue, recently entertained at luncheon and bridge. • kept the same. T. E. Hessenbruch, chairman of the Sewer committee, saw the appropriation of his committee cut from $4940, the last previous figure, to $1640. The Public Property committee gave up $300 which had been budgeted for the new tool houses and store room on Dartmouth avenue. In going over the Public Saftey budget, Councilman Lewis, chairman of that committee, recommended that the extra telephone recently installed in the borough council room should be taken out and also that the elaborate telephone signal system added to the police "department equipment last year should be removed. In the Highway department, the three borough workmen who kept the streets clean etc. received a cut in wages of from 50c an hour to 40c an hour. Action on the $5000 in the budget for street resurfacing was delayed until the special meeting. The items discussed under the accounts' committee included an appropriation of $1000 for extra services of the solicitor. This was eliminated. Salary cuts of the borough secretary, solicitor, and the borough secretary's stenographer were discussed but action was deferred until the next meeting. -*.-« |
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