A Reporter Looks at Aviation With a Layman's Eyes
H A Armstrong surveys aviation progress with Ken and John Hunter nearing a new endurance record at Sky Harbor. He notes Army pilots near Glenview, Kingsford Smith’s east west flight, Lindbergh’s renewed front-page presence, and plans at Curtiss Reynolds field for a long takeoff runway and a foreign flight.
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Aviation
Curtiss-Reynolds
Glenview
Soldiers’ Field
Chicago
Charles Kingsford-Smith
New York City
San Francisco
Lindbergh
Daily Papers
Evanston Lions to Meet at Curtiss Reynolds Airport
The Evanston Lions Club holds its regular weekly meeting at Curtiss Reynolds airport on Friday with luncheon at the airdrome. Maj. R. W. Schroeder, manager of the local airport, will address the group on aviation.
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The
Lions Club of
Evanston
Curtiss-Reynolds
Maj
R. W. Schroeder
Cruise over city by Kenilworth pair flights over Chicago
Mr and Mrs William W Lill of 119 Abingdon road Kenilworth chartered a plane at Curtiss Reynolds airport Glenview last Saturday for a trip over Chicago and environs.
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William W. Lill
Abingdon Road
Kenilworth
Curtiss-Reynolds
Glenview
Chicago
Wilmette Rotarians and Optimists Visit Airport
Wilmette Rotary and Optimist clubs held weekly luncheons at Curtiss Reynolds airport. Forty six Rotarians attended Wednesday and forty four Optimists on Tuesday. Maj. R. W. Schroeder, airport manager and former world altitude record holder, spoke on aviation progress and upcoming north shore events.
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Wilmette Rotary
Optimist Clubs
Curtiss-Reynolds
Optimist Club
Maj
R. W. Schroeder
Maj. Schroeder
North Shore
Amelia Earhart Briefly Visits N S
Amelia Earhart noted woman flier dropped in at Curtiss-Reynolds airport for a brief visit last Saturday. She flew a Ryan Brougham and was joined by Mrs. Dewey Noyes and Mrs. Miller, aviation figures. After an airport interview about the National Air races on August 23, the trio left for Detroit.
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Amelia Earhart
Curtiss-Reynolds
Earhart
Ryan Brougham
Dewey Noyes
Miller
Maj
R. W. Schroeder
Detroit
Chicagoan and Son Sign Pilot Training Contracts
Alfred H. Hutchinson, president of Continental Scale Company, and his 17 year old son Edward M. Hutchinson of 8944 South Hoyne Avenue Chicago signed contracts this week at Curtiss Reynolds airport near Glenview to receive aviation instruction.
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Alfred H. Hutchinson
Edward M. Hutchinson
South Hoyne Avenue
Chicago
Curtiss- Reynolds
Glenview
Hutchinson
Continental Scale Company
Brothers Seek to Set New Endurance Record at Sky Harbor
John and Ken Hunter pilots of City of Chicago enter the second week above Sky Harbor North brook aiming to exceed the 420 hour world endurance record. They report a healthy crew and a flawlessly running motor as refueling and support come from family. The 420 hour mark currently belongs to Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brien set last July in St Louis.
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Ken
John Hunter
Sky Harbor
Glencoe
Wilmerte
John
Ken Hunter
City of Chicago
Northbrook
Dale Jackson
Forrest O’brien
St. Louis
Hunter Brothers
Jackson
O’brien
Albert
Walter Hunter
Irene Hunter
Major Landis and Family Take Weekend Air Trip
Maj. Reed G. Landis of Glencoe with his family flew from Curtiss Reynolds airport for a short trip. Landis, a World War ace, holds multiple aviation posts including chairman of the Illinois Aerial Navigation Commission, secretary of the Chicago Aero Commission, chairman of the Cook County Aviation Commission, and deputy coroner in charge of air accidents.
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Reed G. Landis
Glencoe
Curtiss- Reynolds
Maj. Landis
Aerial Navigation Commission of
Illinois
Chicago Aero Commission
Aviation Commission
Cook County Board
Progress Pageant Opens at Curtiss Air Field
Curtiss-Reynolds airport near Glenview hosts the second annual Pageant of Aviation Progress July 4 to 6 plus airport anniversary events. Highlights include Curtiss Stunt team and the Three Flying Sons-of-Guns led by Dale Red Jackson and Forest O'Brien who set a 420 hour endurance mark last July. A mass display of aircraft, parachute jumps, and aviation gear will feature along with a planned one way traffic system and radiobroadcasted traffic guidance for peak crowds.
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Curtiss-Reynolds
Glenview
Maj
R. W. Schroeder
Curtiss
Flying Sons-of-Guns
Dale “Red” Jackson
Forest O'Brien
8000 Visitors Record at Curtiss-Reynolds Airport
More than 8000 people visited the Curtiss-Reynolds airport near Glenview last Sunday. About 2200 cars entered the gates and 1505 paid passengers were carried by ships. The aerial field hosted balconies filled to capacity at times with demonstrations by Curtiss and private pilots and Army ships from Chicago adding to the display. A loudspeaker system broadcast running commentary on landings and takeoffs and upcoming events.
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Chicago Daily News
Curtiss-Reynolds
North Shore
Chicago
Glenview
Curtiss
United States Army
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