Railroads Aim At Air Speeds In Streamlined Trains
Pittsburgh research shows streamlining cuts power loss at 60 to 90 mph with models resembling caterpillars. Hanover's Flying Railway, a 30 passenger coach with aircraft motor, runs at 110 mph using a rear propeller. German Kruckenberg plans fleet of propeller coaches to rival air travel costs.
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Tittsburg
Pittsburgh
Hanover
Germany
Westinghouse Research Laboratory
National Railways
Franz Kruckenberg
Carnival Stunts Open New Class After Program
After a program was given, a new class was initiated. Carnival stunts featured balloons caps noisemakers and confetti for amusement.
Spink Grade Pupils Are Given Diplomas
Redfield South Dakota June 9 Spink County eighth grade diplomas were awarded to 208 common school pupils at Redfield high school auditorium. Former secretary of state Gladys Pyle gave the address on Pioneers noting rising opportunities in science medicine aviation and radio. Special musical numbers featured the Dunn sisters and Mary Ford with a saxophone duo. County superintendent Mrs. W S Hodgson presented the diplomas. Fourteen pupils were named on the honor roll receiving special diplomas.
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Spink
Redfield
Redfield High School
Spink County
Gladys Pyle
Pierre
George Washington
Alpena Grads Hold 1931 Alumni Banquet
Alpena high school alumni society held its annual meeting and banquet at the Methodist church parlors on a Saturday in June. The event gathered local graduates for fellowship and remarks reflecting on school memories and future activities.
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Alpena Grads
Alpena
Alpena High School
Methodist Church
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Railroads Aim
William Hill
Niagara River
Hill
William Hill, Jr
Aial
K. T. Aisenbrey
C. Barringer
EB. Shull
Teasurer
A. J. Brigham
Easton
Olia
Walker
Walker’s Greenhouse
Ohio
S. W
Chesterfield
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