Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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Charles S. Miller A.B., M.A.. I’li.D., Allegheny College, University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University, New York University Superintendent of Lansdowne Schools S. N. Ewan, Jr. B.S., M.A., Haverford College, University of Pennsylvania Principal of Lansdowne High School

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Same oj Lartsdowne We have chosen as the theme of this hook the seal of him, Lord Lansdowne, for whom our borough was named. Perhaps the history connected with this naming is not as romantic as some would wish it to be, but we feel that, in view of the theme, it is exceedingly appropriate to record it here. It so happened that a certain man, Mr. Griffin by name, owned a strip of land on the southern side of the railroad tracks. During his moving from Philadelphia, there was considerable difficulty in the shipment of the furniture. At the time, the station was called, “Darby Road'’ for the borough was not incorporated. Recause of the similarity between this name and “Darby,” Mr. Griffin's furniture was shipped to the latter. Being aggravated by this inconvenience which he realized might easily reoccur, Mr. Griffin petitioned Mr. Scott, President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, for a change of name. Since he greatly admired Lord Lansdowne, then prominent in the British Parliament, Mr. Griffin suggested that the town be called Lansdowne. Many other appellations were submitted by various residents. However, he in no way conceded to their wishes. Finally, in desperation, Mr. Griffin had a huge sign painted which read, “Lansdowne.” One dark night he substituted this for the Darby Road one. No action was taken by Mr. Scott to restore the former name, so in a short time “Lansdowne” appeared in the time-tables and became the permanent and lasting name of our incorporated borough.

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The retirement of Miss Edna Hall at the close of this school year completes a life service to the Lansdowne High School. In her work in the History Department and during the last few years her services on the Attendance Records have given constant evidence of her sterling character. May the future years hold even more service and pleasure than those of the past. - S{ 8 )9