America Out of Gas Crew Reaches French Shore
In a perilous night storm the vessel ran dry and sank. The crew escaped on life rafts and reached the French shore.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
1
Byrd and his three comrades reach Ver-Sur-Mer France
Commander Richard E Byrd and three companions landed at Ver-Sur-Mer after a taxing Atlantic flight in the plane America. The crew saved personal effects and mail, then rested at local homes as rescue teams reported the craft breaking up in the sea. They may not return to the United States by air and were greeted by local fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver-Sur-Mer
United States
President Coolidge
Byrd
North Pole
Atlantic
Joseph Croisfier
Ve-Sur-Mer
America
Paris
George Neville
Bert Acosta
Berndt Balchen
Sercop
Roosevelt Field
New York
Sea Resort
France
Brest
M. Coffier
M. Coffner
Normandy
Richard E. Byrd
Ver- Sur-Mer
H. A. Gibbons
Rodman Wanamaker
Coolidge Congratulates Byrd On Atlantic Flight
The President sent a cable of congratulations to Commander Byrd praising his Atlantic flight and assessing its impact on aerial navigation. The message lauds his career and notes the polar flight's contribution to scientific knowledge and future trans Atlantic navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Byrd
State Department
Atlantic
North Pole
Americans Reach Hurtling Sea After Atlantic Flight
The aircraft Amer ica, led by Commander Richard E. Byrd, ran low on gasoline and landed in the sea near Ver Sur Mer France. The crew eight saved by a pneumatic raft, then reached shore with fishermen and a light keeper guiding them.
Pay Now Save Discount Special July Rate in Effect
The Evening Star announces a July rate offer: $4.00 per year by carrier and $3.00 per year by mail. Pay now to receive the discount.
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THE
Evening Star
Winchester Credit Corp Note Sale Offer
Notice on selling a limited issue of 7 percent six and twelve month Collateral Trust Notes. Winchester Credit Corp located at 48 Rouss Ave begins offering the securities with details to be provided to qualified buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Credit Corp
Rouss Ave
Meeting Notice for Sarah Zane Fire Co Thursday
There will be a meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co on Thursday night July 1st. All members urged to be present. W LEE FISHER secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Shade's Cash Grocery Opens Under New Management
Store at 141 South Main Street announces a complete renewal under new management with new stock and friendly service. The ad invites customers to try the store for groceries and experience courteous treatment and competitive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Main ST
Ernest L. Shade
Squirrel Lodge tourists' home for rent
Late home of Mrs. Franck Baker, 25 West Piccadilly Boulevard. Mrs. Martha S. Busey, 35 West Piccadilly Street,is listed in notices seeking winter or seasonal rental arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franck Baker
W. Piccadily
Martha
Busey
W. Piccadilly
Local orders filled by Shenandoah Publishing House
Prices and ordering details for local readers in Strasburg Virginia. Fort Loudoun mention and a contact phone number 288 provided for orders. Publication by Shenandoah Publishing House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Glass Greene
Shenandoah Publishing House
Strasburg
Fort Loudoun
Two Real Thrillers At Empire and Colonial Theatres
Jack Holt stars at the Empire and Tom Mix headlines at the Colonial in double feature thrills. The Broncho Twister features Helen Costello with comic and news reels nightly and holiday matinees at standard prices. Upcoming week promises Rin Tin Tin Our Gang and Chas Buck Jones with Hills of Peril and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Holt
Empire
Tom Mix
Colonial
Wm. Fox
Helen Costello
Dolores
Maurice Costello
Our Gang
Chas
Buck” Jones
John Giber
Sabatini
Bardsley
Paramount
Baidie Cantor
Clara Bow
Special July Rate For Subscriptions Ends Soon
Be sure to pay your subscription before July 81st to save the discount. Special July rate now in effect at $4.00 per year by carrier.
Last Opportunity Bond Offering From Hansbrough Carter
Hansbrough and Carter advertise 6 percent bonds guaranteed by major surety endorsers with state tax refunds and 544 percent basis offerings. They also offer Potomac Joint-Stock Land Bank bonds backed by government, non taxable and yielding 5 to 5 percent, urging inquiries by letter or in person for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
County Raid Nets Two Colored Men in Prohibition Case
Federal agents and a deputy sheriff raided the Dudley Miller farm at Stephens City discovering a large quantity of mash a 40 gallon still worm and cap 200 gallons of mash four 50 gallon fermenters and 100 pounds of sugar at John Payton home. Payton and Lucian Jackson were arrested and sent to jail after partial admissions before Justice Tavenner. Bail set at 500 each with reporting to the October 3 grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyymr
Durting and
Doflenger
A. J. Wiggington
John Peyton
Lucian Jackson
Dudley Miller
Stephens City
Payton
Jackson
Winchester
Justice Tavenner
Darting
Wigginton
Peyton
Circuit Court
Tavenner
Gritty Swimmer Ruth Kit chen Fails to Land at Virginia Cape
Ruth Kitchen, a 15 year old from Round Bay Maryland, failed to land near Cape Henry as a strong tide carried her past the target. Accompanied boaters from Cape Charles, she dove into the sea at 12 50 pm to be picked up.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Ruth Kitchen
Round Bay
Virginia Capes
Byrd
Paris
Cape Henry
Henry
Virginia Beach
Cape Charles
Good Scores By Shooters At Practice Meet
Claude B. Stickley of Vaucluse led the Winchester Gun Club practice with 74 of 75 targets hit. Other strong scores included F. W. Pingley 73 of 75 and R. T. Jones 70 of 75, with several shooters posting lower totals.
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Claude B. Stickley
Vaucluse
Winchester
F. W. Pingley
R. T. Jones
H. Austin
D. W. Pitcock
A. Seabright
C. DeHart
H. Stotler
F. O. Hudson
More Than Dozen Stocks Attain New Records For Year
New York July 1 rising prices start the month with gains as more than a dozen issues hit new year highs while several others dropped to new lows. Call money rate fell from 5 to 4 percent amid about 30 million dollars in loans called. Trades totaled about 1.4 million shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Shorts
Farmers' Union To Meet Saturday Night
The Stephens City Farm Union will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8:30 pm tomorrow at the People's Bank building. Routine business will be discussed and it is hoped for full attendance.
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Stephens City Farm Union
People’s Bank
Stephens City
Skull caps free for youngsters at Empire today and tomorrow
Handley School colors maroon and white cap giveaway for boys attending Empire Theatre tonight and tomorrow afternoon and night. Star attraction is Jack Holt, drawing crowds of boys and men, while Tom Mix performs at the Colonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire ‘Theatre
Handley School
Jack Holt
The
Empire
Tom Mix
Colonial
Independence Day No Issue July 4 Star Publication
The Star will not publish on Monday July 4 in observance of Independence Day per standard custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
THE
Evening Star
Home Town 100 Jubilation Over Byrd Arrival
Winchester staged a premature celebration after rumors spread that the America had landed in Paris. Fire sirens and bells stirred crowds as radios eased hope, then doubt, when it proved Byrd’s plane was not yet sighted in Paris. Citizens packed streets with flags and cheers before the false report was debunked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Byrd
le Bourget Field
Paris
Friendship
Filyer
Commerce Chamber
Arn
Virginia
Richard Evelyn Byrd
France
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Special July rate offer for subscriptions
Special July rate now in effect for The Evening Star subscriptions. Pay now and save before the July rate expires.
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