If one looks at the total historical progression of the airport, one is struck with the impression that this airport has gone through a series of up and down cycles that occurred generally because of forces and opportunities that were external to the area, such as grants from State and Federal sources. The first recorded Pioneer article located is dated June 8, 1929, and entitled “Club sponsors local airport”. In 1929, there was an “Exchange Club” and “Exchangites”, which decided to promote interest in an airport for the city. The American Legion had expressed interest in a joint promotional effort, but pulled out, believing that “the solid support of the one organization would prove more beneficial than the haphazard efforts of two”.