New Britain herald., 1927-06-17

lowest altitude was rom 4OO to 800 feet. Reports that Lind bergh had dropped a message as he passed over the factory were denied.
 The visit of the great aviator was unexpected. It was plan ned that he should come here last Tuesday for a brief recep- ton but that was found impos- sible and he Is expected to re- turn later.
 Reading, Pa, June IT R- Lindbergh flew north of this city about 9 o'clock (eastern standard time) this morning with two other planes as an es- cort. From his altitude the flier, if he had known the bear ings, could have seen workmen on the new $700,0O0 bridge now being constructed in East Read ing. and this week named 'Lindbergh Viaduct" in his honor.
 Lebanon, Pa., June IT R- Three airplanes. believed to in- clude Lindbergh"s Spirit of St. Louis." passed westward over the southern part of Lebanon county shortly before 9:30 a. m. standard time. The fleet ap- peared to be following the line of the South Mountains.
 Johnstown, Pa. June 17 (UP) -Col. Charles Lindbergh pass ed over Bedford at 10:10 a. m. He was following the Lincoln Highway.
 After crossing the mountain he swung southwest passing over Somerset at 1O:19.
 Both escort planes were with him.
 Connellsville, Pa. June IT (UP)-Charles Lindbergh in his Spirit of St. Louis. accom- panied by two other planes. flew over Connellsville at 1o:37 a. m., F. S. T. today. He was headed due west.
 Brownsville, Pa., June IT @ A monoplane believed to be Charles A. Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis passed over Brownsville at 1o:50 a. m. east ern standard time today, escort ed by two other planes. The planes were travelling in southwesterly direction.
 Bellair. O.. June IT (UP)- Col. Charles Lindbergh and his escort passed over Bellair at 11:12 a. m. They were heading due west
 Cambridge, O.. June IT (UP) Charles Lindbergh and two army airplanes passed over Byesville, five miles south of here, at 11:30 a. m.
 Columbus, Ohio, June 17 UP)-Col. Charles Lindbergh and his Spirit of St Louis passed Columbus at 12:15 this afternoon heading for Dayton. where an army escort of 29 planes will join them on the flight to St. Louis. The young fier paused in his homeward journey long enough to thrill monday crowds on the streets here.
 He brought his plane down to precariously low lever and flew directly over the business district, then turned and circled the downtown section twice while his escort Of two army planes high above circled the city.
 Another plane, probably an advance of the escort from Wright Field. Dayton. came up from the west and joined the circling aviators.
 Then all took off again at fast clip toward Dayton.
 Dayton, Ohio. June IT (UP) Charles Lindbergh winging his way back over the path he followed to fame in five short weeks ago, passed over Dayton at 12:5S E.. $. T. today.
 The hier, who scared away from Mitchell Field, L. l., at 8:17 this morning, had flown lit- tie more than one-half of the distance to St. Louis when sighted here.
 Richmond, Ind, June 1T R
 Charles A. Lindbergh, accom- panied by large number of es- cort planes, passed about four miles south of Richmond, head ing for St. Louis, at 12:30 p. m. (central time) today. A few persons here caught a glimpse of the Spirit of St. Louis" low against the horizon but large crowds which thronged the city streets were disappointed in be-