By John D. Wilson
Rush County Historian Apr 7, 2021
John Wilson
RUSH COUNTY - This is the 12th article in a series of writings to commemorate the Rush County Bicentennial in 2022. My last article was about Milton Wright, the father of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Milton was born and raised in Rush County.
There is much more to write concerning Rush County’s aviation history. There are several individuals and events that have shaped that legacy.
Howell brothers – Morris and Harry constructed a sod airstrip near Rushville in 1928. The airport was one mile south of town on U.S. 52. The Howell brothers operated their airport until shortly after WWII (1946). They then leased the airport and restaurant to Dick Thatcher and Lewis Ewbank, and later it was sold to Raymond Walker. The airport facilities burned in February of 1963.
Chicago volunteers helping homeless stay warm amid cold snap
By Sally Schulze
With dangerous cold settling over Chicago, there is a push to keep homeless people safe and warm.
CHICAGO - With dangerous cold settling over
Chicago, there is a push to keep homeless people safe and warm.
Jermaine Jordan and his group of volunteers are working to take them to area hotels. It’s a blessing every time we see him, one homeless person said.
The group moved dozens of homeless people to hotels during this The past couple days I ve been able to avoid my frostbite and this man helped me out. I m not on the streets, in a warm hotel room, a homeless person said.
What did the Wright brothers invent?
The Wright brothers invented the first airplane that could be controlled by the pilot. Among their many creations, they built the 1902 Wright glider, which was the first controlled glider with a movable rudder that allowed the pilot to more precisely control yaw, and the 1905 Wright flyer, which was the first practical flying machine.
When was the Wright brothers’ first successful powered, sustained flight?
Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful self-propelled sustained flight on December 17, 1903. The flight lasted 12 seconds, and the aircraft flew approximately 20 feet (6 metres) above the ground for 120 feet (36 metres).
Where was the Wright brothers’ first successful powered, sustained flight?