KEY BROTHERS Abstracts related to Roscoe Turner, Meridian accounts
The Meridian Star, Meridian, Mississippi, Vol 39, #66, Wednesday,
June 26, 1935: p. 1, c. 1 -
VICTORY DAY FOR THE FLYING KEY BROTHERS
Col. Roscoe Turner, world famous speed flyer, is scheduled to
arrive in Meridian Thursday and will remain through the big day,
Friday....
The Weekly Corinthian, Vol XL, #26, Thursday, June 27, 1935:
p. 2, c. 6 -
KEY BROTHERS DRAW
NEAR TO NEW AIR MARK
THURSDAY LAST DAY
Overcoming many minor troubles which have beset them during their
endurance record the Key brothers, Al and Fred, today were about one day
and two nights from a new world mark.
At 3:22 p.m. Tuesday the "Ole Miss" completed its 507th hour in
the air. If they incur no mishap the Key brothers will equal the Hunter
mark at 2:13 p.m. Thursday and one hour later will establish a new
record.
The Meridian Star, Vol 39, #67, Thursday, June 27, 1935:
p. 21, c. 4 -
COLONEL TURNER
RUSHES HERE FOR
BIG AERIAL DAY
PHOTO: [Youthful picture capitioned COL. ROSCOE TURNER, unusual because
he was not wearing any hat.]
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Speeding eastward from the Pacific coast, famous Col. Roscoe
Turner was rushing toward Meridan Thursday to be on hand as the Flying
Keys passed their point of establishing a new world's endurance flight
record. He was expected to arrive shortly after 3 o'clock.
Representing the interests of the MacMillan Petroleum
Corporation, whose motor oil, Ring-free, is being used by the Key
brothers, the Colonel wired that he would be here in ample time to salute
the great achievement of the Ole Miss.
Well known in this vicinity is Colonel Turner, and many friends
were looking for his arrival. It is rumored that a banquet featuring his
favorite disk, genuine Mississippi catfish, is being prepared for him.
Sam Meyer is the host.
A reception committee composed of Thos. L. Bailey, T.R. Shumate,
Roger Hull, L.H.Archer and Marvin Cooper has been named by the Chamber of
Commerce to welcome the distinguished son of the state.
Colonel Turner recently took his Scottish Rite degrees at a
ceremonial staged here.
The Meridian Star, Vol 39, #68, Friday, June 28, 1935:
p. 1, c. 7 -
HEADLINE: OLE MISS PASSES 578TH HOUR--HUGE VICTORY DAY
AIR EXHIBITIONS PROVIDE THRILLS
KEYS KEEP FLYING SERENELY DESPITE RAINFALL AND INDICATIONS
OF FURTHER DOWNPOURS; BREAK UNOFFICIAL MARK MONDAY
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With unfavorable weather forecast for the next 24 hours the
Flying Keys paid little attention to rain and low-hanging clouds which
began to form heavily about noon, and continued to fly smoothly along,
determined to pass the unofficial record of Jackson and O'Brine of some
647 hours at 12:02 noon Monday.
The official weather report showed partly cloudy to cloudy Friday
night and Saturday; local showers in southeast portion Saturday. Last
reports from the Keys indicated they are glad the rain came so soon, as
it cooled things off.
INTEREST IS INCREASING
Interest in the endurance flight instead of diminishing in an
anti-climax began to increase Friday morning with cars again jamming the
airport.
Gas and oil consumption continue to remain constant with no
increase noted in use of either fuel. Ninety-six gas contacts with an
additional 384 contacts were reported. All have passed without serious
accident.
Floyd K. Pigford, local business man, who named the plane "Ole
Miss" for the state of Mississippi, was mentioned during special radio
contacts for his "fine spirit and loyalty to the Keys."
NEW MARK 12:01 MONDAY
Flight officials announced Friday that the "Ole Miss" would equal
the Jackson-O'Brine unofficial mark at 12:01 noon Monday.
"I hope we can stay up here longer than Monday," Fred told
members of the ground crew over his short wave radio set when informed of
the time that mark will be equalled.
"The old motor is performing mighty fine this morning. She
sounds as smooth as ever and seems to have just as much power as the day
we took off, but of course we know it hasn't," he added.
Intermitten showers cooled the atmosphere Thursday night and
served to make the night "stretch" comfortable, the fliers reported. At
dawn the sky was overcast, making for a low ceiling. But at mid-morning
the clouds began to thin and scatter and visibility increased.
The brothers asserted they were in good physical trim as they
swung into the 24th day of the flight. Al declared he was a bit tired
after a four-four "trick" at the controls between 4 and 8 a.m. but added
that he would "catch up" on his sleep during the day.
Daring stunts, everything that could be done with airplanes in
the air, were performed at Key Field Friday morning by Lieut. Hansel who
reached Meridian by plane earlier in the day from Maxwell Field,
Montgomery, where he is stationed.
He flies a Boeing Pursuit plane. His breath taking feats were
witnessed by thousands of specatators who were thrilled at his daring and
courage.
Lieut. Hansel and the army planes will give another exhibition at
the field Friday at 3 p.m.
CROWD STARTS COMING
People began coming to the port early in the morning and by 11
a.m. some 3,000 were on the field. Many stated they were returning in
the afternoon to see the famous army stunters give demonstrations . A
crowd nearly as large as that of Thursday afternoon was in prospect.
Little Nell, daughter of Al Key, spent most of the morning riding
a newly acquired pony. Sonny was not seen on the port. Evidently the
trying day and the many gifts had tired the little fellow out.
Flowers, gifts of every sort, telegrams continued to flood the
port coming in from nearly every section of the United States.
Hughes Exchange at Obadiah reported that every call made between
3 o'clock and 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon was in regard to the success
of the Flying Key brothers.
The Meridian Star, Vol 39, #68, Friday, June 28, 1935:
p. 1, c. 8 & p. 3, c. 1-4 -
HEADLINE: OLE MISS PASSES 578TH HOUR--HUGE VICTORY DAY
AIR EXHIBITIONS PROVIDE THRILLS
KEY BROTHERS AND MOTOR IN GOOD CONDITION;
ESTIMATE FROM 30,000 TO 40,000 VISIT AIRPORT
DURING RECORD BREAKING DAY
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The Ole Miss and her famous pilots, Al and Fred Key, watched
their 578th continuous hour in the air pass by them without incident
Friday at 2:32 p.m. after passing the old Hunter Brothers endurance mark
Thursday afternoon while thousands of persons cheered them on to greater
efforts.
Promptly at 3:13:31 p.m. on Friday, the Key boys were scheduled
to receive "in the air" the second daily $100.00 personal bonus check,
pledged by Jas. H. Skewes, for each future day or fraction therof, the
"Ole Miss" remains aloft.
The flyers routine was interrupted this morning by a delay in the
second refueling contact which was done purposely to permit Colonel
Roscoe Turner, "speed king" to personally convey his congratulations to
Al and Fred.
The colonel, flying his fast red and white monoplane played
around the "Ole Miss" for nearly 30 minutes as the famous flyers
exchanged greetings.
Turner also witnessed a refueling contact, keeping his wing tip
in between the refueling plane and the "Ole Miss" in order to inspect the
operation at close range.
"It was the greatest piece of refueling I have ever seen," Col.
Turner said upon landing. "Al, who was at the controls, performed a
magnificient piece of flying. The 'Ole Miss' didn't vary a foot and the
ships were so close together they could almost shake hands."
"Colonel, we can't vary a foot," James H. Keeton, Mobile, Ala.,
flyer who is in charge of the refueling plane interjected, "and I didn't
think you would either, with that prop chewing at your wheels."
Fred Key communicated today with reporter and said he and his
brother were "feeling fine" and "we're going to stay up just as long as
it's safe."
The Keys maneuver their small ship with amazing skill and
accuracy when greeting air visitors. They shoot the plane's nose right
in under the right wing, coming at times as close as 15 feet.
The huge crowd that has jammed the airport for the past few days,
gave no indication of losing its enthusiasm. Hundreds were on hand
early, many being attracted by a stunting program by a group of army
flyers from Maxwell Field, Montgomery, a special feature of a Victory day
celebration being observed today.
BIG VICTORY DAY
As the Key brothers sailed smoothly along Friday morning "Victory
Day" in their honor got under way when Major C.L.Chenault and his crack
flying team went through all the stunts in the bag, thrilling the huge
crowds on the port. Air salutes were exchanged between the Chenault team
and the now famed local record holders, whose names were on front pages
of nearly every paper in the entire nation Friday morning.
Colonel Roscoe Turner, famous speed flyer, took part in the
celebration.
In the business district, filled with happy, joyous citizens,
merchants' window displays carried fitting emblems which congratulated
the Flying Keyes. From all morning indications the afternoon was to be
one of the most brilliant the city has seen at any time since it was
incorporated.
TELL OF FLIGHT
The Keys talked to the crowds in the morning describing in detail
parts of the history of their momentous flight. During the afternoon and
night they will continue these discussions. Shortly after six o'clock
they will be again put on a nation-wide hook-up and their voices will be
heard in every hamlet and city of America.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber of Commerce
sponsored "Victory Day."
As the morning hours passed hundreds of persons from all sections
of the trades area came to the city. Numerous visitors from many states
were seen.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce established an information bureau
at the Great Southern hotel and information regarding the flight could be
obtained at that point.
Contributions to the Keys will be accepted as usual by The
Meridian Star or the new bureau of information.
Observers who estimated the crowd Thursday indicated it was their
belief that from 30,000 to 40,000 well wishers of the Keys had visited
the airport during the day. And although there was no way to accurately
estimate the crowds there was little doubt but that the airport grounds
had held the largest single number it had ever seen in all its history.
Notables in the business and aviation worlds, persons in all
walks of life were there to cheer and honor the courage of 1935's
aviation heroes who only a month ago were practically unknown outside of
the Meridian territory.
"OVER THE TOP" SUDDENLY
The huge crowds had anxiously watched the passing hours until the
fateful time drew near and only a few minutes remained before the record
was to be broken. Tense, drawn, expectant faces gazed skyward as the
gallant "Ole Miss" and her daring pilots jogged along at 1,000 feet. The
Brothers had come down to watch the milling multitudes. The zero hour
came suddenly.
The announcement of the record breaking boomed from the radio
room over a special loudspeaker and shocked thousands of persons, leaving
them stunned. Few spoke or moved for fully 30 seconds.
Then the full import of the message dawned upon them. Thunderous
cheers smashed the silence of a few minutes before; bedlam reigned as
horns, cheers and rebel yells smote tired but relaxing nerves. As the
cheering throngs milled around the port the drama of the spectacle was
augmented when the "Ole Miss" dropped to 200 feet, circled the port
several times, while Al Key stood on the gas tank in the rear cockpit,
waving his hands joyously to the happy thousands.
The right hand of fellowship extended by the entire city of
Meridian had been returned by two simple, courageous and daring world
record endurance holders.
FLYERS ARE APPRECIATIVE
And if Meridian people had supported the airmen with full
sincerity and open hearts there was no doubt remaining as to the
attitudes of the Flying Keys, now famed throughout the aviation world.
"We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts," was one of many
brief, simple statements verifying the loyalty of the men who have made
Meridian the most "talked of city in America today," and who further
dedicated their future to the future of Meridian, their home, in order
that "it may be one of the busiest cities in America and possess an
airport second to none."
Thousands of persons on the airport less inclined to give way to
their inner emotions joined in the mad, joyous celebration which extended
far into the night. A close friend to the pilots was seen to walk slowly
into the open hangar, tears welling in his eyes. To a companion he
stated: "I knew they would do it. They worked hard and had it coming to
them. Thank God. It is done."
As the cheering died away and excited peoples took up the matter
of how long the Keys will remain in the air, the "Ole Miss" lifted her
nose proudly, roared on and on through the rapidly waning hours of
afternoon to complete two more perfect refuelings.
FLIGHT STILL ON
As the night hours drew on most persons began to realize the real
endurance battle has just begun; the struggle between the tired flyers
and the sturdy motor only intensified. For the first time in 23 days Al
and Fred Key were able to relax from the gripping tension which has
sustained them night and day through nearly every kind of flying weather;
that tension which really maintained all their physical and mental powers
and made possible the brilliant flying feat with a dangerously overloaded
plane without accident. All that tension is gone and the danger of a
"let down" is apparent.
In all of Meridian's history nothing may be likened to those
madly cheering throngs Thursday afternoon as the record fell. They had
braved terrific heat and sun to salute the gallant title holders of the
world endurance record with refueling. Competent observers said it meant
"the real birth of Meridian into a greater and a better city."
Now famous, the Keys will probably find just financial rewards
for their efforts through 23 nerve racking, hellish days in the air but
from all indications they will be content to live up to their promise:
"To help make this city busy and build a fine airport with complete night
lighting facilities." The Keys have also stated they intend building up
the flying school to a point where it will be one of the very best in the
entire southland. This is their greatest ambition.
One fact which was overlooked by the thousands was the enormous
Key over the runway door of the airport. Three prongs were on that Key.
That same three which has been apparent in all flight plans from the day
of the take-off on June 4. The prongs represent the ship, Al and Fred
Key-- three.
SEVEN-YEAR DREAM
During the night radio contacts the flyers restated: "This is
the climax of a seven-year-old dream of ours and the happiest day of our
lives." They frequently mentioned Jas. H. Skewes, editor and publisher
of The Meridian Star, who personally donated $100 per day from Thursday
until the Flying Keyes make a landing.
"We think Mr. Skewes has the best newspaper in the world and the
best organization."
Fred and Al stated from now on until the flight is terminated
they will fly the famous plane near the airport and at a high altitude in
case of a forced landing.
"This must be done," they said, "for the reason the rules of the
flight stipulate the ship must be landed in the field of departure."
Fred said they will stay at least one week at the Lamar hotel
when they come down, and after that take up the matter of enrolling a
large number of flying students for their school.
"We intend to stay at home as much as possible."
In describing how they felt when the record fell, the Keys
stated: "We just glowed all over. We can't express our feelings. It
was sort of a dream from which we waked up to find that we had won."
WORRY OVER WEATHER
A slight overcast condition caused the flyers some worry at this
time and the weather report was relayed to them.
Asked how the motor was performing, they replied: "It is smiling
all over. Went out this afternoon and had a long chat with it; greased
and oiled around. If anything it is running smoother than ever. but,
you know, it is just a piece of machinery and the hours can't be
subtracted. When something happens it will come all of a sudden."
Fred Key stated the normal flying hours of a motor run about 300
hours without a major overhaul which comes at about the 500th-hour mark.
He added the normal life of a motor is about 2,100 hours.
Other reports at this time stated the rear bank of plugs have not
been changed, as they "do not show any signs of trouble." The breaker
points on the right magneto have been changed twice during the flight.
A number of people behind the hangar knocked over the radio
aerial wires at this point and further reports were discontinued until
officers could move the people away.
Someone wanted to know if Al is a good flyer.
"Yes," answered Fred. "He is. He is plenty tough and can fly as
long as anybody. This is due to laziness. You know, just sitting around
doing nothing."
The Key Brothers indicated as heretofore, "It's the same old
seven and six up here. We are just hoping all you people will continue
to visit the airport and come to see us after this thing is over."
Sonny, son of Fred, told his daddy: "Mother loves you and I do
too. Are you going to land tomorrow?"
"I don't know Sonny. It all depends on the weather and the
ship."
WANTS DADDY TO RIDE
Sonny told his Daddy, "I got my pony this morning. Hurry on down
so you can ride him too. I am sure proud of my daddy."
Fred told the people he was able to smoke in the plane by taking
a paper container, filling part of it with water to catch flying sparks.
He said he could not smoke in the wind as it burned the cigaret out too
soon and "before I get it lit good."
In talking of the weather, Fred declared he could see the Forest
beacon and he judged the heavy cloud in the northwest was moving out. He
added he saw nothing in the way of other clouds behind it.
At the last radio contact, Al said the record did not mean so
much to them as did the spirit shown by the local public. "We will do
everything to live up to the honor bestowed upon us. Thank you one and
all."
The plane was then at 3,500 feet just east of the field. To
Doctor Leroy Rush he said: "I will never forget what Doc did to stop
that aching tooth."
J.D.Sellers, directing official for the N.A.A. and in charge of
checking the official time on the flight, wired the association's
headquarters at Washington the following:
"Al and Fred Key established a new endurance record at 3:13:30
p.m. and intend staying in the air until they are forced down."
TO SEND BAROGRAPH
Sellers said the barograph sealed aboard the "Ole Miss" before
she took off, will be sent to Washington when the flight terminates.
Inspection of this instrument, he said, will determine whether the record
will be recognized as official.
Speculation was rife regarding the length of time the "Ole Miss"
will remain in the air. One fact appeared certian, the brothers will not
nose their plane down until the motor forces them to. Of this they
assured the crowd and their ground crew shortly after the record hour had
been passed.
"We are going to keep her in the air just as long as she keeps
perking," Fred said, and if the smooth purr of the plane was any
indication the "Ole Miss" will soar for many more hours.
The brothers' immediate goal now is the 648-hour unofficial mark,
which is not recognized by the N.A.A., set by Dale Jackson and Forest
O'Brien at St.Louis in 1930. If the Keys remain aloft that mark will be
surpassed Monday about noon.
The local police and county officials did an admirable job in
handling the hundreds upon hundreds of vehicles. Cars were parked in
such a manner as to be able to leave the port without difficulty at any
time. Few traffic troubles marred the afternoon.
As usual the city had all roads to the airport graded and
sprinkled to keep down dust. Hundreds of persons complimented the fine
condition of the highways and the splendid manner in which the local law
enforcement officers took care of the heavy traffic, which was probably
the heaviest the airport road has seen.
The 900 Taxi company estalished special rates to the airport and
continued to offer free transportation to ground crew officials.
Happiest, probably, in the tremendous crowd were immediate
members of the Key family.
On hand were the flyers' wives, Mrs. Louise Key, blonde, slender
wife of Fred, and Mrs. Evelyn Key, tall brunette, wife of Al. With them
were Al's five year-old-daughter Nell, and Fred's son, "Sonny," 4,
together with the brothers' parents, Dr. and Mrs. E.B.Keys.
TOO HAPPY TO TALK
"Just too happy to talk," said Louise. She, with Sonny, were in
the air alongside the "Ole Miss" as the record was set. The excitement
and strain attending the flight were too much for Mrs. Al Key. She was
unable to board the plane carrying other members of the family and was
ordered to rest in the Keys' temporary quarters in the administration
building. Nell elected to stay with her mother.
....[bottom of copy of page cut off] the flyers' health. Over a
shortwave radio set through which almost constant contact is maintained
with the ship, Dr. Key warned his sons to take care of their health.
"Don't stay up there until you become ill," he advised.
Mayor Clint Vinson informed the flyers that in honor of the
historic feat, the Meridian city council voted to change the name of the
flying field from "Municipal Airport" to "Keys Field." "We salute you on
behalf of the 25,000 of your home city", said the mayor. "We are proud
of you here in your home city."
Earlier in the day "Sonny" Key talked with his father over the
radio. After urging him on to a new record, the chubby-cheeked youngster
told his Dad he (Sonny) had been added to the grond crew.
"That's fine, son," Fred responded. "What are you doing?"
"I'm chief chocolate milk drinker," Sonny shouted back with a
touch of pride.
COL.TURNER ARRIVES
Shortly before 3 p.m. Col. Roscoe Turner, noted speed flyer,
nosed his big red and white ship down at the airport. The colonel, a
personal friend of the Keys, flew from California to congratulate the new
record holders.
The Meridian Star, Vol 39, #68, Friday, June 28, 1935:
p. 3, c. 5 -
....Mississippi has always occupied a unique place in aviation,
for it was in this state that Katherine Stinson, the first woman aviator,
was born. Her brother, Eddie Stinson, also a well known flyer, was born
in Mississippi.
The Meridian Star, Vol 39, #70, Sunday June 30, 1935:
p. 9, c. 1-2 -
SCOUTS IN CAMP, PUTTING SPEED KING
ON WITNESS STAND, LEARN FLYING HOPE
IS THAT PLANE WILL STAY TOGETHER
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"Get in the ring, Colonel!" "Make a speech!" Such were the
exclamations which greeted Colonel Roscoe Turner, world-famed flyer and
air racer, as he was introduced by Chief H.E. Bonds to the boys at Scout
Camp Binachi Saturday.
Standing beside the outdoor boxing ring, the Colonel made a short
talk and answered questions for the scouts concerning aviation. The
flyer favorably commented upon the quality and quantity of the food
served at camp, the cleanliness of the premises, and the unlimited "good,
fresh air."
Following is a list of quesitons and answers which constituted
the conversation between the Colonel and the scout assembly:
Col. Turner: "Who is the best man in this outfit?" All the boys
raised their hands.
Question: "How do you feel when you're flying along up in the
air?"
HOPES FOR BEST
Col. Turner: "Well, when you're sailing along up there you hope
everything stays together and doesn't come apart until you get down."
Question: "What is your speed record from Los Angeles to New
York?"
Col. Turner: "Ten hours and two minutes. I had to refuel two or
three times and lost not less than four minutes each time. This speed
plane I used in that race travels about half as fast as a .45 bullet,
which is more than enough to give you ear trouble if you don't wear some
kind of a helmet."
When told that James Keeton, of the Key flight refueling crew,
was once a scout at Camp Binachi, Colonel Turner declared no one could
wish for better training than was afforded at the camp. "In fact," he
stated, "if I only had time, I would like to come out here and spend a
couple of weeks."
Question: "Do you think aviation is in its infancy in the United
States, or is it pretty well advanced?"
Col. Turner: "It is pretty well advanced. As far as pilots are
concerned, America heads the quality list of the world."
Question: "How old are you, Colonel Turner?"
HE IS 39
Col. Turner: "I was expecting something like that. I'm 39."
Question: "All the flights you have been making recently have
been in the stratosphere, haven't they?"
Col. Turner: "No. Nobody has made any real speed in the
stratosphere yet. Personally, I don't think you can make any better
speed in the stratosphere than at ordinary altitudes."
Question: "Will the Keys have any serious trouble landing with
their flat tire?"
Col. Turner: "No, I don't anticipate any trouble at all for
them."
Question: "What is the top speed of the plane you flew to
Meridian?"
Col. Turner: "Two hundred miles per hour. My racer, which I
expect to enter in the races at Cleveland soon, will, of course, go much
faster than that."
The Flying Colonel expressed a doubt as to whether he would be
successful in the Cleveland air races this year. He stated his new plane
would not be ready for use for nearly a year yet and that the racer he
will use in the Cleveland competition is more than three years old.
DOES NO TRAINING
Colonel Turner was asked if he went into physical training before
entering an air race. He replied that he did not, in spite of frequent
rough air conditions brought about by air pockets.
One of the scouts, made somewhat bolder than the others by his
enthusiasm for flying, inquired of the Colonel how much gasoline he used
per hour in his planes.
"My cruiser," the flyer replied, "uses from 30 to 35 gallons per
hour, but the racer quite often uses more than 100 gallons per flight
hour."
[Katherine Hepburn and Charles Boyer, the new matinee idol, as they
appear in "Break of Hearts," the Temple feature for Wednesday only.]
The Meridian Star, Vol 39, #71, Monday, July 1, 1935:
p. 1, Center Page -
PICTURE - Top left, Col. Roscoe Turner, speed king, the highest plane in
the air, watching William Ward, Jr. and James Keaton, in second
plane, refuel the Ole Miss, manned by Cols. Al and Fred Key,
the bottom ship.
The Meridian Star, Vol 39, #71, Monday, July 1, 1935:
p. 3, c. 3 -
BIRDMEN REACH THEIR OBJECTIVES
...."Why should we worry over Will Rogers and Lindbergh ignoring
our invitation to drop in and see us? Of course a four-bit telegram
wouldn't have hurt either of them to have acknowledged our invitation.
We had a bigger man than either of them in Roscoe Turner, a native son,
one of the greatest if not the greatest flyers of all times. Think of
it, left Los Angeles at 7 a.m. wired us he would be here on time and just
five seconds before the record was broken slipped over the trees from the
West like a bullet, right on time. You can't beat that. Give me Al and
Fred, Ward and Keeton, Jimmy Skewes to put on a show anytime, and haven't
those boys PUT IT OVER?" [quote identified in this article as Joe Smith,
Sr., a local businessman who was active in promoting the Key flight]
The Meridian Star, Vol 39, #73, Wednesday, July 3, 1935:
p. 1, c. 1 -
HEADLINE- COLONEL ROSCOE TURNER FLIES TWO KEYS TO MEMPHIS
...."Colonel Roscoe Turner, air speed king extradordinary, flew
the two Keys to Memphis, in his own racer."
The Meridian Star, Vol 39, #73, Wednesday, July 3, 1935:
p. 2, c. 5-6 -
FLYING COLONELS STEAL SPOTLIGHT
AT WRESTLING BEE
The flying colonels of the air, Fred and Al Key, endurance flight
record holders romped off with the spotlight, as they made their first
public appearance at the regular weekly wrestling bouts, staged at the
legion open air arena Tuesday night.
...."We are just happy to be back down here with you folk," was
all that the shy Fred could say, when called on first.
"And we are not here to challenge Colonel Roscoe Turner to a
wrestling match," joked Al. "We put in all the wrestling we want for a
along time."
Abstracts (c) Copyright 1993 Stephanie L. Sandy
Data transcription by: Milton Sandy, Jr. Corinth, MS - April 26, 1993