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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1927
Page
8
A German lad who left San Francisco thirty years ago to tramp to New York City grew into Count Felix von Luckner the World War sea raider known as the bloodless conqueror. He travels aboard the auxiliary schooner Vaterland with the Countess on a around the world goodwill cruise carrying German manufactured goods.
A crowd of about 5 000 crowded the Lake George wharf as Jack Dempsey arrived by steamer to start a 24 mile swimming race. The wharf collapsed sending people into two feet of water, with Dempsey and officials rescued amid the scramble. Several others were helped ashore, while promoter and staff managed the scene.
Eudora families hosted and traveled for the holiday weekend with dinners in Kaw Valley and Kansas City. Guests included Bett Brown, Forrest Brown, and relatives. Neil McCabria from Oklahoma City visiting James McCabria. Dale Metsker and son from Overland Park. and others from Des Moines and Lawrence. Minerva Rebekah lodge members held a regular session at the I.O.O.F. hall.
A vivid ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as fast relief for aching or swollen feet with several applications easing pain and swelling within minutes. Regular use reduces swelling and eliminates odors. The formula blends essential oils with camphor and antiseptics. guarantees a first bottle or money back.
Mrs Mary Allen led a study lesson followed by refreshments as Rev E Hollar closed with prayer. The society planned a meeting with Mrs Geo Broterson on August third. Mr and Mrs M H Cox hosted six guests including Willis Garratt and Ashley Garratt. Rev and Mrs Theo Hauck visited Kansas City and Miss Lucy Kaegi traveled with Rev Hauck's family. Mr and Mrs Robert Barlow moved to New Brittan Conn for a maintenance superintendent post. Elfried Schlegel resigned from Home Bakery. Teachers hired for 1927 28 in the grade school include Gale Beeman principal, Dortha Liston, Cecil, Gladys Swan, Lola Learnard. Dorothy White, daughter of Mr and Mrs H A White, earned KU Watkins Hall appointment for next year. Co E Cory made business trips to Topeka. Berean Sunday school honored newlyweds Daniel Boone and Alvin Durr with a party at Lothholz home. Progressive rook event featured bells theme with candy prizes and hostesses Durr and Altenbernd served refreshments.
Names of attendees include Mrs and Mrs Daniel Boone Rev Mrs Theo Hauck and many others. The list features Durr, Altenbernd, Gerstenberger, Wichman and Ziesenis families along with several married couples and their children.
Two children motor to Napoleon Missouri on Monday and stayed until Wednesday with Reverend Hauck and his wife. Mr and Mrs John Schuster hosted a dinner on the Fourth for guests including Miss Rose Weis of St Louis and Mr and Mrs Fred Slocum and son Erwin plus Mr and Mrs Herman Kodler of Kansas City Kansas.
Clarence D. Chamberlain sails from Cherbourg aboard the Steamship Leviathan returning to the United States after establishing a long distance air record. Accompanied by Mrs Chamberlain, the voyage follows the trans Atlantic flight to Germany. Commander Byrd and his three transatlantic colleagues are expected to board the vessel at Cherbourg.
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