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, 1927-09-14
STATE FAIR
DATES SEPT. Is TO II

The Wyoming State Fair. which
10 to II is a State institution sup
ported for the education and the
entertainment of the people.
The agricultural exhibits promise
to be larger and finer than ever
before. Nearly every county in
Wyoming will be represented at the
Fair, and the County Agricultural
Agents are showing a great deal of
enthusiasm in the collecting of ma
terial for exhibition. Particular at
tention is being paid to the attrac-
tive arrangement of the exhibits
and the Agricultural Hall promises
TO be resplendent with Wyoming
grown products.
Entries from such noted farms
and ranches as the Wolhurst Farm
of Littleton, the Modern Woodmen
Farm of Woodmen, Colo. the J.
d. Canary ranch of Littleton, the
John R. Logan farm of Seward.
ILL.,, and many others, assure an un-
precedented livestock show at the
Wyoming State Fair this year.
Many entries have been received
from swine breeders and a marked
interest has beer shown in the
Horse Department. All indications
point to one of the finest shows
of purebred and registered live
stock ever held in the State.
The Arts and Crafts Building,
which accommodates the women's
departments. is being expertly dec
orated for Fair week. Many new
displays are being worked out which
makers.
Rodeo events, cowboy stunts, RAG
ing. special acts, kids calf bucking,
thrilling airplane performances. live
stock parades, automobile parades.
comprise the afternoon program for
Fair Week. The programs are to
be staged in rapidfire order, some
thing doing every minute. and every
one is assured of a good time.
The new grandstand, n of the
finest amphitheatres in the State,
is now completed and ready to ac-
~commodate the thousands which viii
view the State Fair programs. The
Pioneer Building, the attractive log
building constructed by the Wyo-I
ming Pioneer Association this year,
is being furnished throughout with
rustic furniture in keeping with
the early shelters of the pioneer
settlers of Wyoming. A fireplace
occupies the east end of the build
ing and carries out the "Old West
atmosphere.
The Boys and Girls Club will
ccupy their new quarters in the
lower section of the new grand
stand. The fine exhibits being brot
by Club members will make their
elders brush up" their exhibits
and realize that in the Club De-
partment we have IN unusual
amount of enthusiasm and produce
which ranks with the highest.
"If it's good enough for Coolidge
It's Good enough for you"
, 1927-09-14

Lou Davis, work Of road 1900
c. d. Blaine, Special Deputy Sheriff -~----------- $50
Henry Wilson. work on roads 1900
Longey-Tempeton LumSer Co.. material for roads, amount
claimed SOFAS; amount allowed --------------- s671,
Dr. F. M. Lane fees a Health Officer -----~--~-------- 500
James Barham. county allowance for September ---------- 5000
Eugene Phelps. County Commissioner. salary per diem, and
mileage for september 42.ssI
Geo Burkw work o road 500
w. c. wilkins. work on roads with tractor 275Oo
w. C. Wilkins. County Commissioner, salary per diem, and
mileage for September 57os
IS. w. Aldich, County Commissioner. salary per diem, and
mileage for september 1925
is. W. Aldrich, work on road 1910
w. A. Houghton, work on road $3.50
Park County Fair Association, donation for Agricultural Pre-
miums 100000
Cody Enterprise, county printing 1918
Frank Blackburn, Sheriff, mileage for August ------- 1902
Mildred M. Anderson, County Superintendent. mileage for Aug. 2175
Cullen Transfer. freight and drayage ----~~----~------~ 58
State Treasurer, compensation for Peace Oficers --~--- 500
State Treasurer, compensation for Road Men ------------ 2911
The County Clerk turned a check from The Great Western Sugar
Go. in the amount of S252s5O. being one-haf of Hospital fees for
Alice Consoles and Clenente Gonzales Said check ws turned into
County Treasurer.
F. "A. Chisholm. County Agent, filed a report of the delinquents
lin the Rodent Control work, setting forth the charges against each
piece of land. Said charges. if paid 80 days after this dates shall
be a lien on such land, and shall be collected the m Is other taxes
Iby the County f
The roads petiuoned for by J B. Golf ct al, w. @. Sanzenbacher,
ct al, and W. "A. RAIDER were laid over until the October meeting.
n petition a presented by C. E. Hayden ct al for a Proposed
Public Road. The same IA ordered advertised.
The Commissioners OF the following irrigation districts, The
Clarks Fork Irrigation District, The Penrose Drainage District, presented
their Assessment Rolls Of their respective districts. showing description
lof all lands in said districts and the amount assessed against each
tract. The. County Commissioners examined said assessment rolls
and upon motion made by Phelps. seconded by Aldrich, and car
lrfed, approved each assessment roll. as to form, and ordered same
terrified to the County Assessor.
There being no further business the Commissioners adjourned to
meet october 4th, A. D. 1927.
W. c. WILKINS.
l(SEAL) -, Chairman, Board of County
ATTEST: Commissioners
BERTHA M. ROUSSEAU,
County Clerk.
, 1927-09-14

There are people who never lose
an opportunity to enjoy being mis-
cradle.
, 1927-09-14

Days are short. Right after sup
per 1t Is dark enough to go soy
riding.
, 1927-09-14

You hear a lot of talk about self
made men. but all men are that.
, 1927-09-14
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

VUMMlOSlUNEKN PKUCEEDlNlN
e Gss2' w Ss$%issI ssstsnS s g s. .s sp9 d ! v ! Sss4. held Il
resent the w board % ssi in e +, ss9ss. u. sssssH sss,. ssA there n ,,s ssass
o0ms Es sssss,. and 3, Bertha e. IA. y s.I R9ss' 'su.., County MY. CLERK Jerk S.
The following accounts were allowed an ordered paid;
F F 5 H ps"ss. County consy T ss.ss.sr salary salary s Or august august -' $50 80 90 %
Meyer Rankin. County Attorney, salary for August - 1sassI
Eva E. Larson. Deputy County Clerk, salary o August 1890 1850
Mnered M. Anderson, County supt of Schools. salary for
Mildred M Anderson. County rruant officer. salary for Aug. ssss
F. A Chisholm. County Agent, mileage for August -- 57lo|
C D Blaine. Jantor. salary or August -~~----------- 10000
F. A Chisholm. County Agent, salary for August -------- $500
Minnie l. Phillips, Deputy Assessor, salary for August -- 10000
E. S Hopes. County Treasurer. freight o ca ST cuKrs - $500
T. $ Hopes. County Treasurer. stamped envelopes -~--- 10000
Mountain states sg Tl : N' Tl' Co.. 's'r phones lor or august ussDSp' s- -- 4ass
s sssss' N. 0i ass..ss ss&, oaaat1 y clerks ass' Stamped envelope. as
Town of Cody. lights 70 Court House and Jail TO August - 1904
Mildred Ne Anderson, expenses for August ----~-~---~-, 1880
oriQa Downing, Clerk of Court "opens fol- August -- 7os
Mrs $ r1ahertaoounty allowance for September --- 1000
Bertha Jones, County allowance for September ---- $500
Mrs. Adduden. County allowance for September ------~-- 1000
Mrs.. Annie McNiece. County allowance for September --- 1000
Mrs Alma Smith, County allowance for September m- $500
Noah Riley. Board and horse hire for Rodent Control $500
c. A. Marston, Justice of the Peace fees 2ss5
State Treasurer. supplies for patients at Lander School ~- 1920
Robt R Peterson, work during Rodent Control Campaign 6125
Perkins Bros Coz supplies for County Officers -- 5s1
Geo D BARNARD Stationery Co. stationery and office supplies 1857
$ A Nelson, premium on constables Bond ----------- $50
j. E. Golf. hauling ashes from Jail ---~---- 45o|
The Mills Company, office supplies --~--~~~------ S96.47l
F. A. Mills fees as Health Officer ~---~~------------- 5000
Louis Howe M D. fees . Deputy Health officer --.--- 500
Huntington Laboratories, brush for Janitor ----.--------- 1910
Cody Laundry. laundry or Jail and Court House ------- 375l
Cody Garage, oil and gas for Janitor ---------- 27O
M Ne'5 y. a csspesl t e s oos w ss O. con noDsas sarns 49, ss $50
F. W. Kurtz, plumbing work al Jail --~------- 100
Powell Real Estate Co, premium IN Insurance Policy a- 5s25
Prante Transfer. drayage and express --~~-~~-~--~---- 245
S. C. Parks. Jr, premium o. Bond ------------------- $50
Jeffeis Service Store. supplies for E R Langandss -- 5000
orina Downing. Clerk of Court, salary or August ------ 10000
Frank L. Thayer. work on roads --------~---- 2o5.oo
Frank w. Scott. hauling culverts ~--~-~~-~------------~~~ 1850
Orn Asers. wor IN roap aoooo1
, 1927-09-14
The proceedings of 2 regular meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, held at
Cody. Wyoming, September 9th and 7th A. D.. 1927.

The Board met in its office. September 9Th, there being
present ". c wilkins. Chairman, Eugene Phelps. s. W. A1drch.
COMMISSIONERS and Bertha NJ Rousseau. County Clerk.
The minutes of the last Regular Meeting were read and approved:
The following accounts were allowed and ordered paid;
, 1927-03-16

FOR SALE-Martin ditcher in good
condition. Priced reasonable.
Address Box 295. 3-9p
, 1927-03-16
Worland Feeder Day Most
Successful Event Ever Held


Two hundred and fifty farmers
and ranchers visited tho Industrial
Institute at Worlsnd last Saturday.
1t was the close of the fifth annual
feeding experiment conducted by
the department of state experiment
farms OF the University of Wyom-
ing. The visitors were already at
the feed dots before the appointed
hour of 10 a. m. Keen interest was
apparent.
Purpose of the Work
To determine the feeds and com
binations of feeds most suitable for
livestock feeding in the Big Horn
Basin and nearby territory is the
purpose of the feeding experiment.
The feeds used were confined large
ly to those within the territory.
Alfalfa, cornsilage, barley and beet
b~y-products were largely used. The
experiments were carried on with
steers and lambs to determine the
most efficient combination of these
feeds.
The steers were a choice lot OF
, 1927-03-16

FOR RENT-Four-room furnished
house; new bath and gas equip
ment. Mrs. E. d. Watkins. 2-23c
, 1927-03-16
Presbuterian

We appreciate the presence OF
the many visitors who came last
Sunday and we cordially invite you
to come again.
ext Sunday morning the pastor
will preach on "The Great Refusal"
If all u people would unite earn
estly to study this portion of u
Lords teaching and worship to-
gether Sunday morning. we should
have a different attitude toward
life-come let us praise the Lord
for his goodness.
, 1927-03-16
LITTLE MARIAN DAVIS
DIES AT POWELL SUN.

Little five-year old Marion Davis
son OF Chas. Davis of Pat O'Hara
creek passed this life at Powell
hospital on Sunday after a short
seige of flu-pneumonia, and on
Monday was laid to rest In the
cemetery at that place. The many
friends and neighbors Of MI. Davis
Ell end sympathy to him in his be-
~reFhvement,
, 1927-03-16

Mrs. Fred Richards is spending
the week in town.
A dainty hand made handker-
chief will be given to each little
girl who buys her Jaunty Jill dress
at Mrs. Wards Neediecraft shop.
House wives will be glad to know
that we are prepared to dry clean
blankets. No shrink, no fade.
bright and soft just like new III
cleaned in Naptha, tits odorless Of
course" Dave Jones.
, 1927-03-16
Christian Science

Subject Matter"
Golden Text: Psalms 46:1O. BE
still, and know that L am God: 1
will be exalted amoung the heath
en-, I will be exaulted in the earth"
The public is cordially invited.
, 1927-03-16
S PEDALS
FOR ONE WEEK!!

O N WEEk!!
Beginning March 18th and Ending March 24th
We consider III long list of satisfied customers u greatest asset. This
list of satisfied customers gives us the buying power which enables Is
to qnote>th following prices. Every item is absolutely guaranteed. IL
for any eason You are tsatsfied with any item you purchase 1t IA
store. return the merchandise and receive credit fOr yor money. Watch
for our special list each week.
, 1927-03-16
HERALD WANT ADS
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Bliss Triumph pota-
toes; dug before frost. R. G.
Anderson, az miles southwest of
Powell. 3-16-23c
, 1927-03-16

FOR SALE-Desirable lots; cen
trally located. Mrs. H. W. Thurs
ton. 3-9c
, 1927-03-16

FOR SALE-Home made lard. Call
H. F. Schultz. Phone 5R14. 3-15tf
, 1927-03-16

FOR RENT-Two room house, well
furnished. Rent $500. Inquire
at Enterprise office. 5-IGc
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05
Bessie r. Baldwin
Is Appointed Member
of A. L. A. Committee

Miss Bessie r. Baldwin, Bis
marck, Of the North Dakota State
Library commission, has been ap-
pointed . member Of the member
ship committee Of the American Ii
.brary association. according to q
recent announcement from the as
sociakion headquarters in Chicago.
This committee, which Is one Of
81 A. L. A. committees, enables the
"A. Z. A. to give advisory assistance
to library trustees, librarians, pro-
spectives library workers and inter-
ested citizens. Library work with
the foreign born, work with the
blind, hospital libraries, institution
al libraries and library legislation
are only . few Of the subjects that
are studied and investigated by
standing committees.
In addition to the work Of the
committees, the association is con-
Quoting researches In the library
and adult education, library extern
sion, and education for Librarian
shin.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05

of Mrs. II. A. Brandes, $40 Fourth
street.
Mrs. A. D. Mckinndn will be hos
tess to members Of the Mothers
Service club at their meeting Tues
day evening at 1880.
Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Peterson of
Beulah were weekend guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Snow Of this
city.
Mrs. Ray Stephens visited friends
in this city Saturday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05
Bridge Me Another

Authorizations: A-ace; liking !:
Q-queen;. Jack; Xx-any card
lower than 10.
when you hold: hearts
X @ X X x: spades-Q ] x K;
clubs-k X X; diamonds-X, what
should you bid? .
2-When you hold: spades :
X x x X; diamonds--k X x; hearts
@ J x; clubs-X X, what should
you bid?
3-When you hold: diamonds
A X X x x; spades-A X K; hearts
x x: x -; x; clubs-x X what should
THE ANSWERS
1-One heart.
2-One spade.
3-One diamond.
Copyright, 1927, by the Ready
Reference Publishing Company.
Read Gussner's ad (Some-
thing 10 Discuss at Your
Bridge Party1, page 2.
The 10th is the last day Of
discount on Gas bills.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05
Hands For Sixth
Radio Bridge Game

The sixth of series of 20 radio
auction bridge games will be broad
cast from KFYR Tuesday, Dccem-
The listeners-in are urged to have
four players ready with cards and
to follow the game bid by bid and
play by play with the experts.
Following are the advance hands
for game six:
Mr.. Joseph w. Evans, of Houston,
Texas, South" the Dealer, holds:
Spades A rs
Hearts A j 8 spot 5 3
Diamonds 3
Clubs j 6 1872
Mr.. Wilbur C. Whitehead, of New
York, "West" holds:
Spades X @ 10 54
Hearts 976
Diamonds @ 8 spot
Clubs X 10 5
Mr.. Milton C. Work, Of New York,
"North," holds:
Spades j 9 8 spot 3
Hearts Q2
Diamonds 10 z 6 5 2
Clubs 8 8 spot
Mrs. F.. l.. Bradbury, of Dallas
Texas, "East," holds:
Spades 2
Hearts X 10
Diamonds A K jas
Clubs A o. a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05
Mrs. w. johnson Is
Honoree At Party

Mrs. w. johnson was the guest
of honor Friday evening when a.
group Of friends entertained at a
surprise party at her home on the
occasion Of her birthday anniver-
sary.
Following social evening a
course luncheon was served. Guests
at the .,arty were Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Weise, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Slomer,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Thysell, Mrs. Cliff
ford Scott, Misses Duretha Thysell,
Marie Jackboson, Mary Scott, and
Messrs. Dale Langford and Clar-
ence Scott.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05
Bridge Party For
GWendolen Welch

Mrs. E. J. Schultz and Mrs. r. T.
Bakken entertained ct bridge Sat-
urday evening in compliment to
Miss Gwendolen WEIGH, whose we'd
ding will take place early in Janu-
ary.
Cards were played at three tables
with honors going to Mrs. ]. L. Null
len and Miss Hazel Lenhart. A
guest prize was presented to Miss
WEIGH.
A course luncheon was served at
the conclusion Of the games. The
decorations were carried out in a
color scheme Of pink and white.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05
Hints on Etiquet

l. If invited to a Christmas din
ner party, is it necessary to take
gifts to other guests?
z. How are Christmas gifts diff
ferent from those sent in response
to wedding invitations
3. What should be the guide to
selecting Christmas gifts?
The Answers
I. No, unless all agree to bring
ten-cent joke presents or some
other plan is made.
2. Less formal.
3. Ones purse, primarily. A gift
way beyond your means is embar-
RAISING to the recipient.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05

Miss Ednah Rust has returned
home from . two weeks trip to
Chicago and other eastern points
where she was the guest Of rela-
tives and friends. En- route home
she visited friends in Fargo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05
Miss Ruth Shuren
Hostess to Kings
Heralds Friday

Miss Ruth Shuren was hostess to
the Senior Kings Heralds Of the
Methodist church Friday evening.
An attractive color scheme of red
and green was carried oct in the
decorations. Following . short bust
ness meeting . musical program was
given.
Misses Thelma Kaline and Esther
Lem assisted the hostess in serving
. refreshment course at the close
Of the evening.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05

The Parent Teachers association
of the Ri:hholt. school will meet
this evening at 8 o'clock at the
school. The fathers as we'll as the
mothers are invited to attend. and
a program and social hour will be
held
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05

The Eastern Star vii: bold a reg
ular meeting Tuesday evening at
1880 at the Masoni: Temple. Re-
freshments will be served and a
social hour will follow the meeting.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05
Social and Personal
Mrs. C. L. Young Gives
Informal Party For
Miss Welch Saturday

Mrs. C. L. Young was hostess
Saturday afternoon at q sewing
party honoring Miss Gwendolen
WEIGH.
The guests spent an informal
afternoon at the close Of which q
refreshment course was served by
the hostess.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05

We specialize in laaies' and
children's work, artistic hair
cutting, facias, soft water
shampoos, scalp treatments.
Hotel Prince Barber Shop
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05

Annual Chicken Pie Supper
and fancy work sale at Pres
byterian church Tuesday, Dec.
9Th. Supper at 6 p. m. and
sale starting at 1880 a. m.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05

When you are doing your
Christmas shopping do not
forget the gift shop in the
basement of the Hotel Prince,
A new shipment Of North Da'
kOta Pottery expected this
week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05
Bridge Club Meets
at ROSenthal Home

Holiday decorations in the Christ |
mas colors were used Saturday eve-
ming when Mr.. and Mrs. H. W..
Rosenthal were hosts to their bridge |
club.
A four-course dinner was served
at $50 after which bridge was
played at three tables. Mrs. L. P.
Warren and Mr.. F. p. Frisch won
high scores in the games.
The Parcnt-Teachers association
of the Ri:hholt- school will meet
this evening at 8 o'clock at the
school. The fathers as we'll as the
mothers are invited to attend, and
a program and social hour will be
held.
Miss Ednah Rust has returned
home from q two weeks trip tol
Chicago and other eastern points
where she was the guest Of rela-
tives and friends. En- route home
she visited friends in Fargo.
Judge Fred Jansonius and Court
Reporter Edwin McCarty went to|
jamestown today where Judge jan
sonius will open . jury term of
court for Stutsman county tomor-
row.
The Eastern Star vii: hold q reg
ular meeting Tuesday evening at
1880 at the Masoni: Temple. Re-
freshments will be served and a.
social hour will follow the meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Andrus and
daughter, Patricia, left for Grand
Forks Saturday where they were
called by the illness of Mr.. Andrus'
father, w. p. Andrus.
st. Mary's Sewing circle will
meet Tuesday afternoon ct 2:30 at
st. Mary's auditorium. All ladies
Of the parish are requested to at
tend.
Miss Lois Bigler, who Is teaching
near Wilton, spent the weekend in
Bismarck as the guest Of her moth
er, Mrs. Matte Bigler,
Miss Mary Parsons Of Bismarck
spent the weekend in Fargo as the
house guest Of Miss Mary Ethel
Fleming.
L. Vandcroloom resarncd TO his
home at Dickinson Saturday after
transacting business here.
Mrs. G. H. Leick Of Hebron spent
Friday and Saturday here, looking
after business affairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Siegal Of
Steele spent Friday in Bismarck as
the guests Of friends.
o. H. Amnndson Of Jamestown
transacted business in this city
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Brendcn of
Driscoll were business callers here
Friday.
"A. r. Hollister Of Madison, s. D.,
spent Saturday in this city On bust
ness.
N. L. Gable Of Minot was busi-
ness caller in Bismarck this week
end.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05
Mrs. Scheffer Presents
Pupils in Musicale

A musicale was given at the In
dian School Sunday evening under
the direction of Mrs. Hermann
Scheffer. The following program
was presented:
Serenade ............ MOszkowskl
creed barrett
Roses Everywhere ........ Denza
Glee Club
Duet: Calm as the Night. :. Goethe
Misses Dency Dickinson and
Lucille Coghlan
Husheen ............... Needham
Miss Lillian Peltier
To You ............. Oley Speaks
Sunbeams =. .............. Ronald
Miss Dency Dickinson
Two Roses .............. Gllberte
Miss Lucille Coghlan
Spirit of God. ......... Neidlinger
Miss Clara Peltier
Two Indian songs:
Pap-pooh-ah ......... Lieurance
Misses Clara and Lillian Peltier,
Ida Azure and Alice Slater.
The Bismarck hospital alumnae
will hold . regular meeting Tues
day evening at 8 o'clock at the home
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-05

Dance, A.O.U.W. hall, Tues
day, Dec. 6. Welk's Novelty
Orchestra. just back from
Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-11
.FECHET APPOINTED
TO HEAD AIR CORPS
President Makes Selection.
Change Effective Upon
PatriCk's Retirement.

Brig. Gen. James E. Fechet, assist
ant to the chief of the Army Air
Corps, has been selected by President
Coolidge to succeed Maj. Gen. Mason
M. Patrick, chief of the. Air Corps
when he retires December IS next, be.
cause of his reaching the age limit.
The Presidents selection was made
upon recommendation of Secretary OF
War Davis.
Gen Fechet was appointed to his
present position as assistant to the
chief to succeed Col. William Mitch.
ell. At that time he was commander
of the Army Air Corps in Texas with
headquarters in San Antonio.
Gen. Patrick, whom he will succeed,
is probably best known to the public
over his personal activities as nat
ural flyer and from his knowledge
of military aviation. He first distin-
guished himself after being appointed
chief of the Air Corps to succeed Gen.
Menoher more than four years ago,
by learning how to fly. He was the
first man Of his rank to operate an
airplane, and today has the distinc-
ton of being one Of the oldest air
pilots in the United States and the
oldest pilot in the Air Corps. He will
be Ga years old on the day Of his re.
tirement. next December Is.
Among some of the notable achieve
ments of the corps under the direction
of Gen. Patrick were the around.the-
world air expedition, and more re.
Gently the celebrated good will air ex-
petition to Latin America.