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Story April 29, 1949

The Harlem News

Harlem, Blaine County, Montana

What is this article about?

Robert Griswold delivers a new Stearman biplane to Harlem from Minneapolis for pest-spraying operations against weeds, mosquitoes, and grasshoppers. Owned by Harlem Seed Co., the plane and Griswold's piloting services are donated for mosquito control, with local groups providing supplies amid expectations of a tough pest season.

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Plane Arrives for Use in Spraying Campaign

Robert Griswold flew in the new Stearman, 300 hp, black and cream biwing plane from Minneapolis this week. The plane will be flown to Great Falls for installation of the spray equipment, then returned to Harlem, all set for a busy season's use in spraying weeds, mosquitoes and grasshoppers. The plane, owned by The Harlem Seed Co. will be donated for use in spraying mosquitoes, pilot Griswold also donating his time for this purpose. Harlem Lions and the Community Chest are to supply the gas, oil and DDT spray. It looks like a rough year ahead for the mosquitoes.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Nature Triumph Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Plane Arrival Spraying Campaign Mosquito Control Grasshopper Spraying Weed Spraying Stearman Biplane Robert Griswold Harlem Seed Co.

What entities or persons were involved?

Robert Griswold The Harlem Seed Co. Harlem Lions Community Chest

Where did it happen?

Harlem, Great Falls, Minneapolis

Story Details

Key Persons

Robert Griswold The Harlem Seed Co. Harlem Lions Community Chest

Location

Harlem, Great Falls, Minneapolis

Event Date

This Week

Story Details

Robert Griswold flies a new Stearman biplane from Minneapolis to Harlem for installation of spray equipment in Great Falls. The plane, owned by The Harlem Seed Co., will be used to spray weeds, mosquitoes, and grasshoppers, with the company and Griswold donating it and his time for mosquito spraying. Harlem Lions and Community Chest will supply gas, oil, and DDT.

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