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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
7
Cardington England hosts the R-100 amid a string of British lighter-than-aircraft misfortunes. The giant airship, carrying about 100 passengers and several tons of baggage, awaits minor repairs and favorable weather for its first transatlantic trip to America.
A summer movie feature at the Varsity Theater promises thrills as The Big House airs this evening. The program aims to deter crime with a gripping inside look at prison life and a strong cast.
Los Angeles slugger Wes Schulmerich, known for heavy hitting with the Pacific coast league team, eyes professional wrestling. Former fullback for Oregon State and college wrestler, he began at Butte in the Copper Mines league before joining Los Angeles. In 1927 he hit .317, rose to .328 last year, and has hit .276 through ten weeks this season, keeping veteran bench man George Garner on the sidelines.
A party of travelers will motor east to the Weav ier home near London Conn for summer, including Mrs A D Weaver Mrs A B Weaver Miss Lillian Tecobs Miss Elizabeth Cermak of Lawrence and Jane Veatch of Kansas City They plan to leave tomorrow morning.
Prof and Mrs R D OLeary travel to Ithaca New York to visit their son Paul and Mrs OLeary. J Frank Jones president and Karl Klooz secretary of Lawrence Rotary club return from Manhattan where they attended a district Rotary International meeting. Mildred Blossom Ewing and Jean Frink attend Girl Scout camp at Dover this week. Lester Gregg of Worland Wyoming visiting Dr Lyle Powell and Mrs Powell Katharine Klein returns from visits in Wichita and Wellington with her grandmother Mrs J J Joge.
Bokhara Uzbekistan once a major plague spot due to swamps stagnant pools and polluted water is being cleaned up by the Soviet government. Officials say the measures aim to improve sanitation and public health in the ancient city once famed for its health risks.
Reads like a radio agenda with multiple orchestras and programs listed. Names include B. A. Rolfe, Maxwell House, Ollendorft, Longine, Conoco Adventurers, and The Par nassus String Trio. Also references Weather Forecast and Markets.
A vintage ad touts MELLO GLO Powder as a French process beauty product. It claims to prevent large pores and smooth the skin for a youthful look, emphasizing long-lasting coverage and a refined appearance from a new formula.
A listing of music acts and soloists including The Manhatters, National Farm and Home Hour, Keystone Chronicle Band, Thousand Melodies, Chicago Serenade, The Merry Makers, The McGrew String Trio, The Fuller Man News Items, Mildred De Weese, pianist, and The Goldman in Concert. Also notes Dutch Must and Minatrels in the Spotlight with time signal featuring Ovendore.
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