Aviation Stars To Compete In National Races
Forty four races are listed for the Cleveland national air races from Aug 25 to 31. Events include a world long distance record attempt, a nonstop endurance flight with refueling, and a free for all speed contest. Prizes total over 100000 with $5000 for distance and endurance winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecrippa-Howard Newspaper Alliance
Washington
Cleveland
Btn
Major del Prete
Ferrarin
Herbert Fahy
Navy Dirigible Los Angeles Could Attend 1929 Air Races
In Cleveland on July 24, Commander Herbert V. Wiley discussed with Cliff Henderson the possible bring in of the United States navy airship Los Angeles to the 1929 national air races. Wiley then departed for Lakehurst New Jersey to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
E. Hamilton Lee
United States Air Mail
Lee
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
Amer
Cleveland
United States Navy
Los Angeles
Herbert V. Wiley
Cliff Henderson
Lakehurst
N. J
Tacoma Premature Final Trials for Bromley's Lockheed Monoplane
Engineers worked overnight on Harold Bromley's Tacoma Tokio Lockheed monoplane's Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine ahead of a planned final test flight. Factory expert L W Paxson inspected the 425 horsepower engine to ensure no flaws. Spectators crowd the aero field near Rozawa military aerodrome awaiting Bromley's Friday or Saturday takeoff. The Explorer's low wing design contrasts with Vega and Air Express predecessors from the Bankan Nant line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Harold Bromley
L. W. Paxson
Bromley
Rozawa
Tokio
Burbank Ca’' Nant
State firemen training plan eyed for Indianapolis
Shelbyville fire chief William Briggs proposes a state wide two week training program in Indianapolis for one man from each of the 117 departments. Trainees would be stationed at 33 city stations and graded on efficiency to raise overall standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
L. Ert Slack
William Briggs
Shelbyville
Ind
State Fire Chiefs’ Association
Michigan City
Briggs
New Jersey
South Streets
Obsolete Plane Joins 103rd Observation Squadron Guard
Lieutenant Walter Peck returns from Santa Monica California in a Douglas O 2 H aircraft. The plane is added to the equipment of the 103rd Observation Squadron National Guard. Peck flew the craft to Schenfield then delivered it to Mars Hill Airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Peck
Santa Monica
Cal
One Hundred Thirteenth Observation Squadron National Guard
Schoenfield
Peck
Mars Hill
Prest-O-Lite Plane Flown on Business Trip
Richard Knox piloted the Prest-O-Lite plane on a business trip visiting Muncie and several Ohio cities on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ohio Cities
Richard Knox
Three Planes From Hoosier Airport On Business Trips
Three planes were flown from Hoosier Airport today on business trips with H. S. Brooks serving as secretary of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier
H. S. Brooks
Weather report from Indianapolis airport at 9 30 a m
At Indianapolis airport at 9 30 a m wind southwest 7 mph temperature 82 pressure 30 18 inches sea level ceiling and visibility unlimited field good
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Marion scholar prize awarded to Lillian Russel
Times Special reports in Marion Indiana that the John Herron art scholarship for Grant county has been awarded to Lillian Russel a member of the 1929 Marion high school graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
John Herron
Grant County
Lillian Russel
Marion High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indianapotis Times
East Aviation
Senne
National Broadcasting
Air Mail
Pacific
Omaha
Boeing Air Transport
Gary
Paul Brown
Elvan Parkington
Cambridge City
O. L. Grimes
Richmond
Donald A. McConnell
Embry-Riddle Aviation Corporation
Cincinnati
East Washington ST
Batiste
Madras
Hone Bas Modern Homes
Lewiston
Bath
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Coke Arcade
the People’s Dentists
West Washington Street
G & J Tires
Selig Tire CO
South East St
Baldwi
Record Center
Strauss
Struss
Hoosierdam
L. Strauss
Washington Street
Penge
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!