Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 306, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 January 1918 — Young Artist Injured In Flying Accident. [ARTICLE]

Young Artist Injured In Flying Accident.

B. F. Fendig has received word that his nephew, Norman Brochardt, is now lying in a Ft. Worth, Texas, hospital, suffering from injuries sustained while making an aeroplane flight on Christmas day. The? young aviator had one arm broken and also suffered* internal injuries, the extent of which are not yet known. Mr. Brochardt enlisted in the Aviation Corps, of the army several weeks ago and was sent to the Ft. Worth field, where he has been making daily flights, preparing himself for active service. . The victim of the accident is a well known young artist and has gained onsiderable fame ’in that field. His many friends in this city will hope that his injuries are pot of a permanent nature and that he will not be incapacitated for future service to his country.