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In the News (Mon 20 May 13)

  
  Pierce Arrow
Dodrill is the Connections Director and a Pierce Media Fellow.
Thursday October 4th the Rindge Police Department refused to comply with the Right-to- Know Act here in New Hampshire, after several attempts by the Pierce Arrow to obtain public records, regarding incidents on its Rindge campus.
According to the State General Laws, "Every citizen during the regular or business hours of all such bodies or agencies, and on the regular business premises of such bodies or agencies, has the right to inspect all public records.
www.piercearrownews.com   (0 words)

  
  America on the Move | Pierce-Arrow
The George N. Pierce Co. of Buffalo, N.Y., was formed in 1872 and began building automobiles in 1901.
Pierce continued to make a modified version of the Motorette until 1906.
Pierce changed its name to Pierce-Arrow after that make took off, and the name came to symbolize luxury and elegance, in part because the company hired many of the nation's top illustrators to create artistic advertisements for its products.
americanhistory.si.edu /ONTHEMOVE/collection/object_1318.html   (569 words)

  
 CanadianDriver: Motoring Memories - Pierce-Arrow
At the turn of the century, George Pierce of Buffalo, N.Y., operated the George N. Pierce Co., which manufactured household appliances, bird cages and bicycles.
Pierce decided to go into the automobile business, and the first real effort, after an initial flirtation with steam cars, was the 1901 Pierce Motorette, powered by a 2-3/4 horsepower French De Dion engine.
Some of Pierce's prestige slipped due to a conservatism that kept it tied to a six cylinder engine while its competitors had eights and twelves.
www.canadiandriver.com /articles/bv/pierce-arrow.htm   (808 words)

  
 Archived Headend Journals from the New York Museum of Transportation - Fall 2001
Pierce had, for a long time, purchased a number of parts and components from Studebaker.
When the new Pierce straight-eight engine appeared in 1929, many parts were similar to those on Studebaker’s eight, although each design was developed separately.
Pierce was once again independent, although various components (castings, some body panels, etc.) were still bought from Studebaker.
www.nymtmuseum.org /PastHeadends/HeadendFall01/PierceArrow.html   (983 words)

  
 Cartype : Pierce Arrow
Pierce trademarked this placement and it remained in place until final model in 1938.
Pierce was the only luxury brand that did not field a lower price car (eg Packard 110) to provide cash flow, and without sales or funds for development, the company declared insolvency in 1938 and closed its doors.
The final Pierce Arrow assembled was built by Karl Wise, the firms Chief Engineer, from parts secured from the companies receivers.
www.cartype.com /page.cfm?id=1045&alph=ALL&dec=ALL   (703 words)

  
 Pierce-Arrow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The forerunner of Pierce-Arrow was established in 1865 as Heinz, Pierce and Munschauer.
In 1933, Pierce-Arrow unveiled the radically streamlined Silver Arrow in a final attempt to appeal to the wealthy at the New York Auto Show; the car was well received by the public and the motoring press.
The car was announced with the phrase "Suddenly it's 1940!" and Pierce sold five examples of this car, but priced at $10,000 dollars during the worst of the depression, the rich were hesitant to spend so much on a car.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pierce-Arrow   (1151 words)

  
 Pierce Arrow Show In Branson Missouri
Pierce Arrow is still a don’t miss show.
Pierce Arrow is at the top of our list for a great last night show.
The guys in Pierce Arrow don't even seem to be as sincere as what they let on.
bransoncritic.com /Branson-show-Pierce-Arrow.htm   (1537 words)

  
 Operation Pierce Arrow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Operation Pierce Arrow was a U.S. military operation during the Vietnam War.
This incident was the start of nine years of U.S. air operations over North Vietnam and Southeast Asia, attempting to destroying the infrastructure, war material, and military units needed by North Vietnam and its Viet Cong allies to prosecute the guerrilla war in the South.
Pierce Arrow was followed by Operation Flaming Dart on February 7-11, 1965; Operation Rolling Thunder from March 2, 1965 to October 31, 1968; Operation Linebacker, May 9 to October 22, 1972; and Operation Linebacker II, December 18-29, 1972.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Operation_Pierce_Arrow   (234 words)

  
 George Pierce   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Pierce was a partner until 1878 when he left the firm to establish a rival concern under the name of George N. Pierce and Company, and in 1888 added a line of children's tricycles, a product that was becoming very popular at the time.
The earliest Pierce bicycles' nameplates used an arrow which was to become the familiar hallmark of all of Pierce's advertising and nameplates for decades to come.
Pierce had taken on George Birge as a partner in 1899, and Birge was president of the newly named auto company from 1908-1916.
ah.bfn.org /h/pierce/pierce   (1718 words)

  
 Pierce-Arrow - Classic Car History
Pierce made the leap in 1901 by producing two cars.
Pierce named his first model the Motorette, and he powered it with a one-cylinder De Dion engine.
Thirty-seven years is a long time for a high standard to be maintained without compromise, but Pierce Arrow held that standard in the face of many economic problems.
www.oldandsold.com /articles01/article823.shtml   (840 words)

  
 Pierce Arrow - POSTERS
The name "Pierce Arrow' was once one of the most recognized and respected names in the automobile industry.
At the time, Pierce Arrows could be found anywhere the rich and powerful worked and played.
Shortly after beginning production of automobiles, The Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company commissioned prominent illustrators of the time to create beautiful artwork for their catalog illustrations posters and magazine advertising.
www.rare-maps.com /details.cfm?&type=posters&auto_key=100016   (246 words)

  
 Best Read Guide: Branson: Pierce Arrow Theater Just Turned Up The Heat! 02/21/00
The Pierce Arrow Theater, Branson's Hottest Show, just got hotter featuring a talented male vocal group that includes the world's lowest bass singer, and several new additions.
Pierce Arrow Vocal Group just got bigger and better with the new addition of Michael Chabliss, the fifth vocalist.
Pierce Arrow is not only the hardest working vocal group in Branson but also now the largest.
www.bestreadguide.com /branson/stories/20030221/sho_piercearrow.shtml   (579 words)

  
 Pierce Arrow - Branson Tourism Center Groups Department
Pierce Arrow Branson's Hottest Show features a cast who brings the audience along with them to enjoy the time of their lives.
The Pierce Arrow Vocal Group's magical mix of vocal talents includes, Denny Franks who is celebrating his 11th year with Pierce Arrow, Tim Storms, Cole Currier, Casey Ellison and Gary Koreiba.
Pierce Arrow Theater is family fun for parents and kids of all ages.
www.bransontourismgroups.com /pierce-arrow-show.htm   (430 words)

  
 Pierce Arrow Car genealogy trace info wanted
Hendry's Pierce Arrow Book is no longer in print, but his "Cadillac: Standard Of The World" has just been revised and is still selling well.
Earl Snodgras is a collector of early Pierce Arrows, pre 1916 and misc Pierce antiquities.
He is a member of the Pierce Arrow National Society and is an active member of that group.
www.worldint.com /journeys/eccles/pierce_arrow/pierce.html   (476 words)

  
 Pierce Arrow Theater - Branson, Missouri - Tim Storms   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Born August 28, 1972 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and raised in Waterloo, Indiana, Tim developed an ear for vocal music at a young age.
He was voted Branson’s Bass Singer of the Year for three years in a row and is in the Branson’s Entertainers Hall of Fame.
Tim joined Pierce Arrow at the beginning of the 2006 season and currently lives in the Branson area with his wife, Angie, and daughter Emma.
www.piercearrowtheater.com /bios/tim.html   (233 words)

  
 1933 Pierce Arrow LeBaron Convertible Sedan
Pierce Arrow and LeBaron Built 4 of these cars in 1933.
It was sold new to the president of Bethlehem Steel.
This car is absolutely authentic, documented by the Pierce - Arrow society.
www.vaultcars.com /33Pierce/33PierceArrow.htm   (552 words)

  
 Best Read Guide: Branson: Pierce Arrow Theater 10/18/00
The Pierce Arrow Theater, Branson's Best New Show according to the Springfield News-Leader, features a talented male quartet that includes the world's lowest bass singer and a hysterically funny award-winning comic.
Pierce Arrow perform a wide variety of musical selections.
"Branson's Now Most Recommended Show", the Pierce Arrow Theater, is located on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway across from the Shoji Tabuchi Theater.
www.bestreadguide.com /branson/stories/20011018/sho_piercearrow.shtml   (463 words)

  
 Pierce Arrow XT Cab and Chassis
The new Pierce Arrow XT custom fire apparatus cab and chassis is designed for busy city and suburban departments that make thousands of runs a year.
Pierce's TAK-4 independent front suspension to give improved ride, greater maneuverability, better braking and reduced maintenance.
The Arrow XT cab and chassis can be specified on Pierce pumper, aerial and rescue vehicles.
firechief.com /news/firefighting_pierce_arrow_xt   (260 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Pierce Arrow: Books: Marc Ralston   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Arrow Sheet Music — Buy the sheet music for Arrow at Sheet Music Plus.
Pierce Arrow Show In Branson, Missouri — Branson Tourism Center offers discount lodging and show tickets.
Eagles Lodge 3rd Nite Free — Pierce Arrow visitors - third night free when you choose Eagle's Lodge.
www.amazon.com /Pierce-Arrow-Marc-Ralston/dp/0498024512   (505 words)

  
 1934 Pierce Arrow at the Forney Museum
In 1872 Pierce bought out the other two and named the firm the George N. Pierce Company.
It was in 1909 that George Pierce added the Arrow to the name and changed the company name to the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company.
The famous fender headlamp was added in 1913 and remained their most identifying feature.
www.forneymuseum.com /PierceArrow.htm   (258 words)

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