The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-04-20

States army aviation corps would be
sent to Kenosha for the uss of the
guardsmen aviators.
RhenstrOm Might Command.
Kenosha's chance to land the flying
field are greatly enhanced because of
the fact that former Lieutenant Elmer
u. Rhenstrom, better known as "Swede"
Rhenstrorn, a near-ace in war days, hal
offered his services to the government
In the event that the unit is established
mere. Rhenstrom was one of the most
efflcient and daring aviators from Wis
consin during, the war and his record
gained him recognition from high army
ofnclals. He is qualified to take com
mand OF an aviation unit and because
OF the rarity of such aviators, this may
be determining factor in landing the
flying field for Kenosha.
In addition there are at least six
other licensed aviators who reside in
Kenosha and who have shown willing
ness to join the new unit if it should
be organized here. There are also a
number aviators in Racine who would
be interested in the venture The
ranks OF the unit would be open to Ke-
nosha young men who wish to learn
the flying game and it is anticipated
that there would be little trouble in
recruiting it to full strength.
Might Use Camp williams.
In the application it was pointed out
that Camp Williams, the quarters of
the cavalry unit now stationed here.
would be available for the use of the
department for the proposed aviation
camp. In the neighborhood of Camp
Williams are fields which might be
leased by the government and which
would give it a four-way field. Lieut.
Rhenstrom declares that it is an ideal
site for such camp.
The government has already located
nylng fields in several states under the
provisions of this act. One of these is
at kokomo, Ind, where a score of
planes have been sent the Indiana
guardsmen. and hangers and a comnlete
held have been erected. Other states
are seeking the location of units. bnt
thus far less than half have been
awarded.
Cavalry Record HELPS.
The splendid record which has baen
made by Kenosha cavalry. Troon p
under command of Captain John n
Alexander, has brought Kenosha into
prominence as city where the Ma
tlonat Guard is supported and this will
go lar towards aiding the city in land
ing the aviation unit. Captain Alexan-
der is furthering the application for
the establishment of the new unit
1t was declared that the location ~
the aviation unit would in no wav in
terfere with the continuance of the
cavalry troop and that both military
units could be carried on simultaneous
~ and without interfering whatsoever
with each other.
Army Cut May Cause Delay.
Kenoshans who are interested in the
securing of the flying field for Kenosha
declared that there was a possibility
that the recent cut, in the army an
preparations might put an end to the
establishment of aviation units thruout
the country for the immediate future.
1t was admitted that this item Of the
budget would have to be sliced gener-
ously if the reduction in the army bill
was adopted by congress.
Investigation at Kokomo, Ind, where
the aviation for that state is located,
revealed that it took five months to
secure word from the war department
on the application. 1t is declared that
much of the "red tape" has now been
eliminated and Kenoshans who are in
terested in the application believe thas
an answer will be Forthcoming shortly.