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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1927
Page
4
Tragic S-4 Submarine Sinking Captures Nation
Nation prays for rescue as six sailors trapped below the sea after the S-4 submarine disaster. Despite bitter cold and storm, Navy divers press on to save the entombed men, with survival time rapidly diminishing and public hope hanging on a possible miracle.
Death of Phineas Stephens Prompts Valley Aviation Drive
The Valley mourns Phineas Stephens who lost his life in aviation development for Shenandoah Valley airports. Friends recall his admiration for progress and his dedication to building air links. Col T Brown urges continuation of his work to honor him and establish a valley airport named for Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phineastephens
Virginia
Stephens
My. Stephens
Shenandoah Valley
T. Brown
Mr. Stephens
Virginia loses Phineas H. Stephens in fatal plane crash
Phineas H. Stephens of New Market, Virginia, died when his plane encountered an air pocket near Lexington. An engineer and businessman, he championed the Shenandoah National Park and airport development in the Shenandoah Valley, serving as airport committee chair for Shenandoah Valley Inc. He was traveling with Captain James A. Massin and Richard R. Fellers to meet Governor Byrd when the crash occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Virginia
Phineas H. Stephens
New Maret
Lexington
Stephens
Byrd
Shenandoah National Park
Senandoah Valley
Jephens
Nia
Death of Virginia figure linked to Hamilton Stephens
Ste was identified with Virginia and the south, a death tied to a public obituary. He was the grandson of Alexander Hamilton Stephens, former vice president of the Confederate states. The December 9 event in Washington saw a statue unveiled in Statuary Hall for a man denied U S Senate rights due to Confederacy ties.
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Ste
Virginia
South
Alexander Hamilton Stephens
Confederate States
Stephens
Washington
Man
United Sta’ Senate
Confederacy
Statuary Hall
National Capitol
Church and State in England Shock Parliament Rejection
The Philadelphia Ledger notes the British Parliament rejected the new Church of England prayer book, 247 to 205 in the Commons, despite Lords approval. The vote promises possible disestablishment and a dangerous mix of church and politics, with broad implications for English life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
House of Lords
House of Commons
House
Church of England
Rat protests and duchess jokes echo British satire
The Manchester Guardian notes intense mockery of Big Bill of Chicago and a Duchess of Richmond who keeps stuffed rats labeled as apostates in her drawing room. The piece recalls a live rat released in the House of Lords during the Catholic emancipation debate to censure peers who opposed the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Guardian
Chicago
Duchess of Richmond
Croker
House of Lords
Vermouth and a Fire Trial at Curtis Bay
The Baltimore Sun notes a damage suit linked to a January house fire on the French bark at Curtis Bay. Captain Cornee testified he was hosting guests and had poured three vermouth and ginger ale drinks before the blaze. One guest reportedly stayed to finish the drinks, hinting at nationality.
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France
Curtis Bay
Cornee
Christmas Club Savings Grow Into Widespread Thrift Habit
Ten years after Christmas Clubs began, weekly payments rose from 50 cents to one dollar or more. Individuals and small businesses increasingly use the plan, with banks adopting it for sinking funds. The clubs foster thrift, as December savings are easily accumulated and reinvested.
Oranda Brevities and Local Highlights
Oranda Virginia residents report most fall work done and Santa near. The Northern Virginia Power Company turned on the lights last Friday. Local guests include Mr and Mrs C O Watson of Stephens City visiting M M Orndorff family. Other notes mention busy merchants and lime manufacturers. M M Racey moved to Robert Brannon farm in Warren county. Clarencé Spitler moved from Robert Spiker property near Cedar Creek to the sold house on Valley pike belonging to Stickley and Orndorff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranda
Santa Claus
Northern Virginia Power Company
C. 0. Watson
Stephens City
M. M. Orndorff
A.L. Keller
Washington
Mr. Keller
Betty Boyer
Minebank Ford
M. M. Racey
Stone Shop
Valley Pike
Robert Brannon
Warren County
Clarencé Spitler
Robert Spiker
Cedar Creek Bridge
Stickley and Orndorff
Stamp and Seal Costs Mentioned in Letter
A letter describes postage costs with a U S stamp priced at 3 cents and a Christmas seal at 1 cent, noting the seal is shown on the reverse side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Civic League Questions Local Sanitation and Water Supply
The Civic League asks why a current spitting ban is not enforced and urges cleaner sidewalks free of store debris. It questions water quality for new factories and calls for soft, pure drinking water for all households. Publicity Committee Civic League.
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the Star
Civic League
Fight tuberculosis with Christmas seals wording reform
A public message argues tuberculosis control via Christmas seals benefits both cattle and people. It asserts buying seals funds insurance premiums and stresses protecting citizens as the state continues to eradicate cattle TB and safeguard public health.
Bank Directors Election Notice in Winchester Virginia
Farmers and Merchants National Bank announces a stockholders meeting to elect directors and consider changing the bank’s title. The session will be at the banking house on Tuesday January 10 at eleven o'clock, with cashier J H Yost overseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
United
J. H. Yost
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Opens Airways Fast
A nostril clearing remedy claims to open nasal passages in one minute. The fragrant antiseptic cream soothes inflamed mucous membranes and provides instant relief from stuffed nose, sneezing, and headaches. Apply a small amount in the nostrils. relief is rapid.
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Ely
Announcement of Cash and Carry Store purchase
Earl C. Iden announces new ownership of Cash and Carry Store at Braddock and Water Streets. Grocery and meat business to offer select goods, courteous service, and credit to deserving customers with delivery planned after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock and Water Sts
Earl C. Iden
Train Fare Schedule and Reservations Notice
Entom For fares schedule, Pullman reservations or additional information, apply to H. H. Burks, Agent, Berryville, Va.
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Berryville
Roanoke
Brieibt
Bluefield
Williamson
Norton
Waynesboro
Pullman
W Va
Bristol
Metrip
Chattanooga
Nashville
Memphis
Bristol Macinnah
Columbus
Broiler
Shenandoah Wa
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Baltimore
Gil Thoxape
Philadelphia
Magerstown
New Wael
Entom
H. H. Burks
Santa’s Whiskers Guarded By Daring Daughter
A 1927 Associated Editors sketch imagines a household daughter protecting Santa Claus from soot in a cozy scene of holiday care and courtesy.
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Santa
Associated Editors, Inc
Roosevelt on health and Christmas seals
A quotation attributed to Roosevelt emphasizes national health as a key asset and urges a national push to prevent deterioration. It links improving public health to buying Christmas seals to support health campaigns.
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Roosevelt
Vast Castor Oil Fields Reported Wild in Mexico
Report notes vast wild stands of castor oil plants in Mexico. Two varieties observed, one tall with seeds yielding about oil percent, and another more herbaceous type with seeds around 50 percent oil.
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Mexico
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