Scooter race – Edward Fohmeyer, Lincoln school, was the first over the tape in the scooter race, and received a pocket knife, donated by H. He received a red reflector donated by the Carson Motor company. Alace Randall, Washington school, and 9 years old, was the youngest rider in line. He received a dozen trout flies, donated by H. Oldest and youngest rider – Chas Herman, 514 Main Street, was the oldest rider out, being 58 years of age. ![]() The bells were donated by New Departure.Īnother ten riders received leather covered gilt edge memorandum books, donated by the Morrow Coaster Brake company, Elmira, New York. Ten riders received bicycle bells, for honorable mention. Third prize, Josephine Roessler received a Nonpareil bicycle tire, donated by the Carson Motor company. Joseph’s school, received a Brownie kodak, donated by H.W. Wood, secretary of the Rotary club, made their decisions in the decorated class.ĭecorated Bicycles – First prize, Virginia Brown, Lincoln school, was awarded a beautiful gold wrist watch, donated by the Morrow Coaster Brake company, of Elmira, N.Y. Ross, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Fred Mantey, and W. Her decoration represented a May basket surrounding the entire bicycle, and filled with tissue paper made flowers, comprising roses, asters, daffodils and morning glories, all true to shape and color, and certainly presented a beautiful spectacle. Virginia Brown of the Lincoln school won first prize. Redda stated that some of the decorations were as beautiful as any he has ever seen in the nine states he covers. Two hundred and fifty bicycles assembled at Spruce and Main streets. The old record stood at 10690 feet, made by a 10 year old boy in Ontario, Calif. Two hundred and fifty bicycle riders paraded the streets Saturday morning, and Henry Patterson, a boy about 14 years of age, rode a six inch plank 10890 feet or 240 feet over two miles. May 26,1926 – The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction ![]() Like many western towns, the automobile was slow to come to the area and bicycles were an ideal way to get around the flat-bottomed valley.īelow is an article from The Daily Sentinel, May 26, 1926, showing just how popular bicycles were (the photos at the left show the gold watch and medals awarded to the winners the bottom photo is of Henry Patterson, who won the gold watch). This bicycle is being sold as is, please see photographs for details.Grand Junction has a rich and interesting bicycle history. This bicycle is looking for a new home, and it could be yours.īicycle has some chips in paint, we are currently unaware of the working condition of the lights, they may just need bulbs? This bicycle appears to be rideable, but we would recommend a tune up or safety check over by a qualified mechanic before riding. This bicycle features a tank that requires 2 D cell batteries to power the horn, a dual spring saddle, spring absorbing front end, front and rear fenders, a rear light that is built into the rear rack, turn signals in the rear rack as well as a brake light. These bikes were mainly produced by the Cleveland Welding Company. ![]() Hawthorne Bicycle was distributed by Montgomery Ward from 1934-1960 through their stores and catalog sales. ![]() This steel ladies bicycle was handmade in the U.S.A. You could be the proud owner of this vintage blue and grey Montgomery Ward Hawthorne ladies bicycle.
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