The model rocket, and perhaps more importantly, the model rocket motor, were both designed in 1954 by OrvilleCarlisle, a licensed pyrotechnics expert, and his brother Robert, a model airplane builder.
During the late 1950's, many people, excited about the idea of space travel, tried to design and build their own flying rockets, just as decades earlier people thought of designing and building their own models of the new airplanes that were taking to the skies.
Orville realized that his designs could solve these problems and sent samples of his rockets and motors to Mr.
According to legend, Richard Carlisle returned to America, after touring England, and became a theatrical man. The last heard of him, was that he was known on the stage as Richard Risley and owned a small circus.
One of the chief attractions in New Carlisle was the livery barn.
On November 7, 1905, the question of whether the town of New Carlisle should erect an electric light plant was submitted to the qualified voters of the town at a general election.
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