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■\:>Va\ SWA ItTI PA. ^DOLIilfiGB ^JBRAEY fife Id THE SWARTHMOREAN VOL. XV, No. 24 SWARTHMORE, PA., JUNE 18, 1943 AMAZONS FROLIC AT PLAYERS CLUB Narbeth Directed Production of "Warrior's Husband9' WiU Ring Down Season's Curtain $2.50 PER YEAR HERE IS SWARTHMORE'S PURSUIT PLANE The Players Club brings its season to a close next week with John David Narbeth's production of "The Warrior's Husband", a comedy in three acts by Julian Thompson. The author makes merry with the legendary Amazons, the labors of Hercules, and the Trojan War, with side glances at the natures of man and woman and their reputed tendencies to fall into each other's arms despite their dignified pretenses. Mr. Narbeth not only directs but also plays the part of Sapiens, the warrior's husband. Anne Voigt, who drew such applause in "Patience", remains in character as Pomposia. Virginia Hale and William Mercer play the romantic roles as Antiope, the Amazon princess, and Theseus, the handsome Greek warrior. Others in the cast are Martha Raymond, Marguerite Gettz, Sally McFadden, Jean Prosch, Jack M. Howells, Lewis E. Goodenough, Paul F. Gemmill, H. Stevenson Fry and Bickley Parker. These are all experienced players, with the exception of Mr. Parker, whose father Stafford comes close to holding the Club's record for number of parts played. A bevy of damsels appears alternately as Amazon sentries, guards, huntresses and Grecian maidens. The scenes offer opportunity for some very effective staging. The first is in Hippolyta's palace in the land of the Amazons; the others are before and within the warriors' gaily decorated tents. The settings have been made under the direction of Carol Goodwin. Two youths are serving in responsible positions back stage, Jonathan Prichard III as electrician,, and Fred Morey as operator of music and sound effects. The popularity of Friday and Saturday nights has given the officers of the club some concern, and they hope members and patrons will take advantage of the available seats on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Performances start at 8:20 p. m., June 22 to 26. It had began to seem like a dream this long-talked-of, hard-worked-for plane which was the goal of last year's Bomber, drive. Now — at long last — the actual photograph has come through from the War Department to Mrs. William H. Thatcher who headed the community drive. Swarthmore's total of 9117,500 was short of the $150,000 purchase price of a Bomber, short too of buying two Pursuit planes at $75,000 each instead of the $50,000 figure which was quoted in error but this one and a good balance is carrying this community's effoft to combat. Mrs. Thatcher hopes that the sight of it will convey to all residents who participated in its achievement the satisfaction in a good job which she feels they deserve. JUNIORS ENJOY "OLIVER TWIST" School Awards Announced at Annual "Moving Up Ceremonies .99 The Junior Class Scholarship Cup annually awarded to the Junior who has achieved the highest scholar/hip rating was given to Kay Thurman at the high school "Moving Up" exercises Wednesday morning. Ann Myers who was valedictorian of the graduating class on June 3 was the former holder of the cup which was presented for the 13th year on Wednesday. "Moving Up" Day exercises are held in the high school auditorium annually to close the school year and are eagerly anticipated by the students. Graduates return for the occasion at which the graduating class gives up its place in the auditorium to the present Juniors and each of the other classes advance in turn. Other awards announced Wednesday included the annual American Legion Award Medal and Certificate to 9th grader Andy Kirk for service and character with honorable mention to Richard Taylor. Mary Elizabeth (Taddy) Evans received the American Legion Auxiliary Award for girls with Heather Champion given honorable mention. The annual Danforth Foundation Award of the book "I Dare You" to a Senior boy and girl for outstanding leadership was presented to Marion Bernard and Ned Rutherford. The Home Economics Cup to the best Senior pupil of the year in Home Economics was presented to Isabelle Mayo. The Time Magazine award in current events was made to David Webb with the highest score in the 11th and 12th grades and to Herman Holmes in the 9th^and 10th. Kay Thurman received the D. A. R. award for excellence in American History and, Nida Poteat the Elmira College key for the all-round girl. The National high school contest award and check for one of the best written examinations on post-war relations was made to Sidney Smith. . V ...■'■. Royal Whitaker Stars in Role Supported by Capable Cast Tide The Players Club season for its junior members concluded Saturday with a dramatization of "Oliver Twist" by Muriel Browne. Under the direction of Charles T. Deacon a talented cast invigorated the familiar Dickens novel. William Price as the old thief Fagin did a topnotch performance in thc evil role which might well have been startling to the young audience. In Mr. Price's skilled interpretation Fagin's ill' deeds were not glossed over but given subtle treatment. The dramatic adaptation is also to be complimented on its choice of scenes. Two juveniles Royal Whitaker as Oliver Twist and Larry Franck as the Dodger turned in excellent performances. It was Larry's first appearance with the club and a promising one. The gentleman-crook Monks in the hands of Stephen Mucha -was completely credible and particularly well done. Mr. Mucha has good stage presence and his tall, caped figure lent exciting variety to the eerie shadows cast on Fagin's wall. Stephen Fry was a convincing Bill Sykes pinch-hitting for Washing- tori West. ' Sally McFadden's Nancy was her top role to date.with the club, natural and sincere in her gentle relationship with Oliver yet completely at home among her fellow thieves. Martha Keighton as Mr. Brownlow's housekeeper Mrs. Bed- win was most effective. Miss Keighton does that kind of role so well that the club's typing her is easily understood, but she has other potentialities. Rosemary Warrington made an appealing picture as Miss Rose and Aileen Warrington as her foster mother Mrs. Maylie added a sprightly touch of humor to the final act. Susan Wolters workhouse matron Mrs. Bumble was a bit part but done with the proper hypocrisy. v E. O. Lange as kindly Mr. Brownlow and David Young as his suspicious friend Mr. Grimwig enjoyed their character, roles and conveyed a true Dickens upper-class atmosphere. L. C. Hastings as Mr. Bumble was a proper foil for Mrs. Bumble "and Dick Wallace as Harr#Maylie 'completed the cast Fagin's house was nicely staged and the candle-lit scenes had the virtue 6f shadows and creepy atmosphere, but facial expressions which were completely lost also have their part in creating atmosphere. '■+• Studies as Navy Chaplain The Rev. Henry E Austin of Park avenue will spend the next three months at the Chaplain School of the U. S. Navy at William and' Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. Summer Recreation Program Lists Opening Ses- sions9 More Teachers The Summer Recreation Association calls attention to the following announcements of considerable importance to groups involved: Summer group members, intermediates, and juniors will assemble in the school gymnasium at 9 a. m. Tuesday instead of Monday afternoon as had been announced. The summer program director Mrs. J. J. Crookston and sports directors Gertrud Rath and Robert Cadigan will arrange sports schedules at that time.'Attendance at this session is extremely important. • * Each child in thc group from 2J4 years through those who have finished first grade is asked to bring a blanket o'f the army or steamer rug type to school on Monday morning for use in rest periods, however no blanket is to be brought without the owner's name attached. Also no sweater, rubbers, raincoat, or umbrella should come to school unless.plainly marked. «, The following instructors have been added to the summer recreation faculty : Mrs. William Ashton a graduate of the Putney School in" Vermont where she took work in pre-school education which she has used effectively since in day nursery and in Sunday School groups will conduct the pre-first grade group at Rutgers; Charlotte Werner of Glenolden a graduate of the Departntent of Education at the University of Pennsylvania and an outstanding teacher in the Newark, Del., schools will direct the pre- kindergarten group at Rutgers,; Faye Fluck of the Primary Department at Lansdowne Friends School will be in charge of the primary group at the College avenue school. CHARLES G. EMERY Charles Godfrey Ernery a resident of Swarthmore since 189/ died Thursday June ID after an illness of five months. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. David Braun at a Philadelphia funeral parlor. Interment was at Arlington Cemetery, Lansdowne. Mr. Eniery was well known in the business world because of his many years. of association with the William H. Horstmann Co., manufacturers of military uniforms and Columbia yarns, where he was purchasing agent and general manager. He had been retired for the past six years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin L. Kneedler of Swarthmore and Mrs. Malcolm S. Strieby of Wallingford, and four grandsons, Benjamin L. Kneedler, Jr., Charles Emery Kneedler, Russell C. Kneedler, and Charles Emery Keller. MRS. C. f! HOPKINS A/c Harry E. Brown has been transferred from the Pre-flight School at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville to Wesleyan University at Middletown, Conn. He spent last Sunday with his family of North Chester road. Mrs. Sarah ^Elizabeth Hopkins widow of Charles F. Hopkins died Tuesday evening, June 15, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Clay of Walnut lane where she had resided for the last, two and one- half years. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Concord, Mass., 80 years ago and was a sister of the late Thomas Whitney Surette who was well-known in the musical world. Mrs. Hopkins was also a musician, having played in Boston concerts when a young girl. She was also organist in the Unitarian Church in Concord, Mass. Services and burial took place in Lansdowne, Thursday. Mrs. Hopkins was a member of the Swedenborgian Church. Surviving besides Mrs. Clay are a son Donald F. Hopkins of. Upper Darby, a brother Charles D. Surette of Arlington, Mass., and grandsons Thomas, Robert and Daniel Clay of Walnut lane. Lt. Col. Harry Andrews, Jr., who is stationed in Australia recently had the distinct pleasure of conducting General MacArthur through his area. ^ Defense Council Bulletins ^ Office: Borough Hall — Telephone 0351 Open Weekdays 1:30-3:30 Daily • Siren to Signal Fires The fire siren will blow 3 short blasts for any fire while the college power plant is closed. The taps on the fire bell will be used to give the location of the fire as has been the custom. I All Clear Signal The all clear signal will be a 15 second steady blast on the siren. This is a temporary rule, the decision as to its continuance will depend on its success. Each senior post warden will observe the effect of this audible all clear during the next practice and report in writing to the local defense chairman. These reports wiU be sent to the county defense chairman and by him to the Philadelphia Metro* politan Council. VOLUNTEER ASKS GD7T CIGARETTES Cites Appreciation of Service* Men in Transit Through City For Gift Package Swarthmoreans are offered opportunity for direct service through one of their own neighbors to service men in transit through Philadelphia. For a year and a half Mrs. Thomas M. Jackson of Park avenue has been a volunteer night worker in the U.S.O. Troops in Transit lounge at 30th street station. She has talked with thousands of boys in the United States services coming in and out of the station from all parts of the world. With other volunteers she has given them help and information. After traveling hours on the' train men may rest if they ,wish on one of the beds in the dormitory. If they are short of cash for railway tickets it is provided. If they are hungry good food is available in the canteen. Buttons are sewed oh, First Aid service is provided, writing materials are furnished.1 Mrs. Jackson says the work is all most interesting — a little grim at times — but there are many lighter incidents. The boys come through on Friday on the start of a 48-hour furlough; they go back Sunday with their little packages from home. Volunteers have found as they serve the men who go through the station on their way out — not knowing where they are going or when they will be back — and as they talk with others who come back from overseas on furlough after grim experiences that nothing so cheers or comforts them as much as a whole pack of cigarettes to take along on their journey. Cigarettes are always on hand for smoking in the USO Lounge but the USO can not provide enough to make < possible these gift packages. "They are* so pleased when they receive a whole pack," says Mrs. Jackson, "one might think it very valuable indeed. If 50 people in Swarthmore would be responsible for a carton of cigarettes a month it would help a whole lot in our work at the Canteen." Already a few people have contributed cartons to Mrs. Jackson for her personal distribution and in the belief that many others would like to do so this appeal is printed. Gift cartons can be left at The, Swarthmorean office or with Mrs. Jackson. Among the experiences which Mrs. Jackson related was this incident which was crucially important to the 2 service men involved. A boy who had returned from one year overseas duty , had only a weekend before leaving ' again1. His only relative was a younger brother to whom he had been father and mother in the years of his growth. During his absence overseas the younger brother had entered the service and was-, stationed in Atlantic City where the older brother was unable to reach him by phone. Mrs. Jackson called the U.S.O. headquarters in Atlantic City which arranged with the younger brother's commanding officer for several hours leave on Sunday so tha.t the two servicemen could visit before the older one returned to foreign duty. MOSQUITO MENACE MEETING Notice has been received by Borough Council of a mass meeting on the Mosquito Menace at the Fire House, Norwood, Pa., Monday night June 21st at 8 p. m. The Honorable Arthur Bretherick sponsor of Senate Acts 214 and 215 for Mosquito Elimination will explain their purpose. County commissioners and mosquito commission have been asked to attend and report Borough Council urges all citizens to attend. Fourth Graders Picnic The College avenue 4th grade mothers group ended the year with a picnic for the children and parents Friday evening at the college picnic ground near the Field House. Fathers and children enjoyed baseball, and dixie-cups were served to everyone. .. Mrs. Frank H. Holman thanked her- committee members Mrs. Donald G.- Follett, Mrs. Raymond K. Denworth, Mrs. Carroll P. Streeter, Mrs. Ray h. Harlow, and Mrs. Charles H. Grier for a happy, constructive year together. She announced that Mrs. Robert H3- kert would be chairman next year. !i i\ '? ;H i •I i ■ • j - y- ri i\ ■; - j: •V-U1 "S • 'sl- M ■■■ SS.-'i.t-d.-'^Xj.^xi
Object Description
Title | Swarthmorean 1943 June 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 | Peter Told |
Date | 1943-06-18 |
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. |
Description
Title | Swarthmorean 1943 June 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 | Peter Told |
Date | 1943-06-18 |
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 | ■\:>Va\ SWA ItTI PA. ^DOLIilfiGB ^JBRAEY fife Id THE SWARTHMOREAN VOL. XV, No. 24 SWARTHMORE, PA., JUNE 18, 1943 AMAZONS FROLIC AT PLAYERS CLUB Narbeth Directed Production of "Warrior's Husband9' WiU Ring Down Season's Curtain $2.50 PER YEAR HERE IS SWARTHMORE'S PURSUIT PLANE The Players Club brings its season to a close next week with John David Narbeth's production of "The Warrior's Husband", a comedy in three acts by Julian Thompson. The author makes merry with the legendary Amazons, the labors of Hercules, and the Trojan War, with side glances at the natures of man and woman and their reputed tendencies to fall into each other's arms despite their dignified pretenses. Mr. Narbeth not only directs but also plays the part of Sapiens, the warrior's husband. Anne Voigt, who drew such applause in "Patience", remains in character as Pomposia. Virginia Hale and William Mercer play the romantic roles as Antiope, the Amazon princess, and Theseus, the handsome Greek warrior. Others in the cast are Martha Raymond, Marguerite Gettz, Sally McFadden, Jean Prosch, Jack M. Howells, Lewis E. Goodenough, Paul F. Gemmill, H. Stevenson Fry and Bickley Parker. These are all experienced players, with the exception of Mr. Parker, whose father Stafford comes close to holding the Club's record for number of parts played. A bevy of damsels appears alternately as Amazon sentries, guards, huntresses and Grecian maidens. The scenes offer opportunity for some very effective staging. The first is in Hippolyta's palace in the land of the Amazons; the others are before and within the warriors' gaily decorated tents. The settings have been made under the direction of Carol Goodwin. Two youths are serving in responsible positions back stage, Jonathan Prichard III as electrician,, and Fred Morey as operator of music and sound effects. The popularity of Friday and Saturday nights has given the officers of the club some concern, and they hope members and patrons will take advantage of the available seats on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Performances start at 8:20 p. m., June 22 to 26. It had began to seem like a dream this long-talked-of, hard-worked-for plane which was the goal of last year's Bomber, drive. Now — at long last — the actual photograph has come through from the War Department to Mrs. William H. Thatcher who headed the community drive. Swarthmore's total of 9117,500 was short of the $150,000 purchase price of a Bomber, short too of buying two Pursuit planes at $75,000 each instead of the $50,000 figure which was quoted in error but this one and a good balance is carrying this community's effoft to combat. Mrs. Thatcher hopes that the sight of it will convey to all residents who participated in its achievement the satisfaction in a good job which she feels they deserve. JUNIORS ENJOY "OLIVER TWIST" School Awards Announced at Annual "Moving Up Ceremonies .99 The Junior Class Scholarship Cup annually awarded to the Junior who has achieved the highest scholar/hip rating was given to Kay Thurman at the high school "Moving Up" exercises Wednesday morning. Ann Myers who was valedictorian of the graduating class on June 3 was the former holder of the cup which was presented for the 13th year on Wednesday. "Moving Up" Day exercises are held in the high school auditorium annually to close the school year and are eagerly anticipated by the students. Graduates return for the occasion at which the graduating class gives up its place in the auditorium to the present Juniors and each of the other classes advance in turn. Other awards announced Wednesday included the annual American Legion Award Medal and Certificate to 9th grader Andy Kirk for service and character with honorable mention to Richard Taylor. Mary Elizabeth (Taddy) Evans received the American Legion Auxiliary Award for girls with Heather Champion given honorable mention. The annual Danforth Foundation Award of the book "I Dare You" to a Senior boy and girl for outstanding leadership was presented to Marion Bernard and Ned Rutherford. The Home Economics Cup to the best Senior pupil of the year in Home Economics was presented to Isabelle Mayo. The Time Magazine award in current events was made to David Webb with the highest score in the 11th and 12th grades and to Herman Holmes in the 9th^and 10th. Kay Thurman received the D. A. R. award for excellence in American History and, Nida Poteat the Elmira College key for the all-round girl. The National high school contest award and check for one of the best written examinations on post-war relations was made to Sidney Smith. . V ...■'■. Royal Whitaker Stars in Role Supported by Capable Cast Tide The Players Club season for its junior members concluded Saturday with a dramatization of "Oliver Twist" by Muriel Browne. Under the direction of Charles T. Deacon a talented cast invigorated the familiar Dickens novel. William Price as the old thief Fagin did a topnotch performance in thc evil role which might well have been startling to the young audience. In Mr. Price's skilled interpretation Fagin's ill' deeds were not glossed over but given subtle treatment. The dramatic adaptation is also to be complimented on its choice of scenes. Two juveniles Royal Whitaker as Oliver Twist and Larry Franck as the Dodger turned in excellent performances. It was Larry's first appearance with the club and a promising one. The gentleman-crook Monks in the hands of Stephen Mucha -was completely credible and particularly well done. Mr. Mucha has good stage presence and his tall, caped figure lent exciting variety to the eerie shadows cast on Fagin's wall. Stephen Fry was a convincing Bill Sykes pinch-hitting for Washing- tori West. ' Sally McFadden's Nancy was her top role to date.with the club, natural and sincere in her gentle relationship with Oliver yet completely at home among her fellow thieves. Martha Keighton as Mr. Brownlow's housekeeper Mrs. Bed- win was most effective. Miss Keighton does that kind of role so well that the club's typing her is easily understood, but she has other potentialities. Rosemary Warrington made an appealing picture as Miss Rose and Aileen Warrington as her foster mother Mrs. Maylie added a sprightly touch of humor to the final act. Susan Wolters workhouse matron Mrs. Bumble was a bit part but done with the proper hypocrisy. v E. O. Lange as kindly Mr. Brownlow and David Young as his suspicious friend Mr. Grimwig enjoyed their character, roles and conveyed a true Dickens upper-class atmosphere. L. C. Hastings as Mr. Bumble was a proper foil for Mrs. Bumble "and Dick Wallace as Harr#Maylie 'completed the cast Fagin's house was nicely staged and the candle-lit scenes had the virtue 6f shadows and creepy atmosphere, but facial expressions which were completely lost also have their part in creating atmosphere. '■+• Studies as Navy Chaplain The Rev. Henry E Austin of Park avenue will spend the next three months at the Chaplain School of the U. S. Navy at William and' Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. Summer Recreation Program Lists Opening Ses- sions9 More Teachers The Summer Recreation Association calls attention to the following announcements of considerable importance to groups involved: Summer group members, intermediates, and juniors will assemble in the school gymnasium at 9 a. m. Tuesday instead of Monday afternoon as had been announced. The summer program director Mrs. J. J. Crookston and sports directors Gertrud Rath and Robert Cadigan will arrange sports schedules at that time.'Attendance at this session is extremely important. • * Each child in thc group from 2J4 years through those who have finished first grade is asked to bring a blanket o'f the army or steamer rug type to school on Monday morning for use in rest periods, however no blanket is to be brought without the owner's name attached. Also no sweater, rubbers, raincoat, or umbrella should come to school unless.plainly marked. «, The following instructors have been added to the summer recreation faculty : Mrs. William Ashton a graduate of the Putney School in" Vermont where she took work in pre-school education which she has used effectively since in day nursery and in Sunday School groups will conduct the pre-first grade group at Rutgers; Charlotte Werner of Glenolden a graduate of the Departntent of Education at the University of Pennsylvania and an outstanding teacher in the Newark, Del., schools will direct the pre- kindergarten group at Rutgers,; Faye Fluck of the Primary Department at Lansdowne Friends School will be in charge of the primary group at the College avenue school. CHARLES G. EMERY Charles Godfrey Ernery a resident of Swarthmore since 189/ died Thursday June ID after an illness of five months. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. David Braun at a Philadelphia funeral parlor. Interment was at Arlington Cemetery, Lansdowne. Mr. Eniery was well known in the business world because of his many years. of association with the William H. Horstmann Co., manufacturers of military uniforms and Columbia yarns, where he was purchasing agent and general manager. He had been retired for the past six years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin L. Kneedler of Swarthmore and Mrs. Malcolm S. Strieby of Wallingford, and four grandsons, Benjamin L. Kneedler, Jr., Charles Emery Kneedler, Russell C. Kneedler, and Charles Emery Keller. MRS. C. f! HOPKINS A/c Harry E. Brown has been transferred from the Pre-flight School at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville to Wesleyan University at Middletown, Conn. He spent last Sunday with his family of North Chester road. Mrs. Sarah ^Elizabeth Hopkins widow of Charles F. Hopkins died Tuesday evening, June 15, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Clay of Walnut lane where she had resided for the last, two and one- half years. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Concord, Mass., 80 years ago and was a sister of the late Thomas Whitney Surette who was well-known in the musical world. Mrs. Hopkins was also a musician, having played in Boston concerts when a young girl. She was also organist in the Unitarian Church in Concord, Mass. Services and burial took place in Lansdowne, Thursday. Mrs. Hopkins was a member of the Swedenborgian Church. Surviving besides Mrs. Clay are a son Donald F. Hopkins of. Upper Darby, a brother Charles D. Surette of Arlington, Mass., and grandsons Thomas, Robert and Daniel Clay of Walnut lane. Lt. Col. Harry Andrews, Jr., who is stationed in Australia recently had the distinct pleasure of conducting General MacArthur through his area. ^ Defense Council Bulletins ^ Office: Borough Hall — Telephone 0351 Open Weekdays 1:30-3:30 Daily • Siren to Signal Fires The fire siren will blow 3 short blasts for any fire while the college power plant is closed. The taps on the fire bell will be used to give the location of the fire as has been the custom. I All Clear Signal The all clear signal will be a 15 second steady blast on the siren. This is a temporary rule, the decision as to its continuance will depend on its success. Each senior post warden will observe the effect of this audible all clear during the next practice and report in writing to the local defense chairman. These reports wiU be sent to the county defense chairman and by him to the Philadelphia Metro* politan Council. VOLUNTEER ASKS GD7T CIGARETTES Cites Appreciation of Service* Men in Transit Through City For Gift Package Swarthmoreans are offered opportunity for direct service through one of their own neighbors to service men in transit through Philadelphia. For a year and a half Mrs. Thomas M. Jackson of Park avenue has been a volunteer night worker in the U.S.O. Troops in Transit lounge at 30th street station. She has talked with thousands of boys in the United States services coming in and out of the station from all parts of the world. With other volunteers she has given them help and information. After traveling hours on the' train men may rest if they ,wish on one of the beds in the dormitory. If they are short of cash for railway tickets it is provided. If they are hungry good food is available in the canteen. Buttons are sewed oh, First Aid service is provided, writing materials are furnished.1 Mrs. Jackson says the work is all most interesting — a little grim at times — but there are many lighter incidents. The boys come through on Friday on the start of a 48-hour furlough; they go back Sunday with their little packages from home. Volunteers have found as they serve the men who go through the station on their way out — not knowing where they are going or when they will be back — and as they talk with others who come back from overseas on furlough after grim experiences that nothing so cheers or comforts them as much as a whole pack of cigarettes to take along on their journey. Cigarettes are always on hand for smoking in the USO Lounge but the USO can not provide enough to make < possible these gift packages. "They are* so pleased when they receive a whole pack," says Mrs. Jackson, "one might think it very valuable indeed. If 50 people in Swarthmore would be responsible for a carton of cigarettes a month it would help a whole lot in our work at the Canteen." Already a few people have contributed cartons to Mrs. Jackson for her personal distribution and in the belief that many others would like to do so this appeal is printed. Gift cartons can be left at The, Swarthmorean office or with Mrs. Jackson. Among the experiences which Mrs. Jackson related was this incident which was crucially important to the 2 service men involved. A boy who had returned from one year overseas duty , had only a weekend before leaving ' again1. His only relative was a younger brother to whom he had been father and mother in the years of his growth. During his absence overseas the younger brother had entered the service and was-, stationed in Atlantic City where the older brother was unable to reach him by phone. Mrs. Jackson called the U.S.O. headquarters in Atlantic City which arranged with the younger brother's commanding officer for several hours leave on Sunday so tha.t the two servicemen could visit before the older one returned to foreign duty. MOSQUITO MENACE MEETING Notice has been received by Borough Council of a mass meeting on the Mosquito Menace at the Fire House, Norwood, Pa., Monday night June 21st at 8 p. m. The Honorable Arthur Bretherick sponsor of Senate Acts 214 and 215 for Mosquito Elimination will explain their purpose. County commissioners and mosquito commission have been asked to attend and report Borough Council urges all citizens to attend. Fourth Graders Picnic The College avenue 4th grade mothers group ended the year with a picnic for the children and parents Friday evening at the college picnic ground near the Field House. Fathers and children enjoyed baseball, and dixie-cups were served to everyone. .. Mrs. Frank H. Holman thanked her- committee members Mrs. Donald G.- Follett, Mrs. Raymond K. Denworth, Mrs. Carroll P. Streeter, Mrs. Ray h. Harlow, and Mrs. Charles H. Grier for a happy, constructive year together. She announced that Mrs. Robert H3- kert would be chairman next year. !i i\ '? ;H i •I i ■ • j - y- ri i\ ■; - j: •V-U1 "S • 'sl- M ■■■ SS.-'i.t-d.-'^Xj.^xi |
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