Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 111, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1919 — TWO AIRPLANES TO VISIT CITY [ARTICLE]

TWO AIRPLANES TO VISIT CITY

AVIATORS FROM RANTOUL, ILL, TO BE IN RENSSELAER MAY 17TH Two airplanes from Chanute Field, Rantoul, Hi., will -be in Rensselaer, Saturday, May 17th for the purpose of securing recruits for the air service. The arrangements for the visit of the planes were completed by Samuel Fendig, president of the Business Men’s Association of Rensselaer, following the receipt of the following letter: Rantoul, Hl., May 9, 1919 To the President, Business Men’s Association. Dear Sir:— The War Department has directed that Chanute Field send out to a few cities in Indiana two airplanes to make demonstrations and exhibition for the jwrpose of securing recruits for the Air Service. Your city has been selected under a tentative plan, which provides for arriveal in your city about 9 or 10 a. m., Saturday, May 17 th. We will land in a field as nearly adjoining your city as possible, and if we can receive your co- operation, we will be very much pleased to perform acrobatic maneuvers and air navigations over your city for the entertainment of your people. There will be not to exceed fourofficers in the party, and as the Government provides for no expenses, except the operation of the planes, we are asking that three meals and lodging be provided for the party. If our program js approved and you are willing to cooperate, you are requested to wire or answer by return mail, for which we beg to thank you in advance. Very respectfully, HOWARD B. OURSLER, Captain, Quartermaster’s Corps, Publicity Manager, Flying Circus.'