| Home 1904 1906 1908 1909 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 2010 Home |
1961
Thank you for visiting Sedona Legend-
The Jack and Helen Frye Story!
The Jack and Helen Frye Story!
Copyright © 2003
Sedona Legend Helen Frye Website
Created By R. D. Reynolds
All Rights Reserved
Sedona Legend Helen Frye Website
Created By R. D. Reynolds
All Rights Reserved
Sedona's Celebrity Love Story!
This is the official not to mention only web portal in the world
dedicated exclusively to the legacy of Jack and Helen Frye!
dedicated exclusively to the legacy of Jack and Helen Frye!
The Frye Legacy-
a Lifetime of Accomplishment!
a Lifetime of Accomplishment!
By Randall Reynolds
The Sedona Legend Web Site is a historical narrative enhanced with photos presented for
educational and entertainment purposes. Some materials may be displayed in regard to the
United States Fair Use Act. This web portal is totally non-profit and generates no income, nor
does it seek or has it ever accepted a single donation. It is an independent venture.
educational and entertainment purposes. Some materials may be displayed in regard to the
United States Fair Use Act. This web portal is totally non-profit and generates no income, nor
does it seek or has it ever accepted a single donation. It is an independent venture.
While this web site is not "officially" affiliated with Red Rock State Park in any way, it was
envisioned and created to give park visitors a more indepth historical perspective in regard to
the former 700 acre Frye Ranch property.
envisioned and created to give park visitors a more indepth historical perspective in regard to
the former 700 acre Frye Ranch property.
Sedona Legend is encouraged and supported by the Jack Frye Family, to include Jack's
daughter, Nevajac Frye, Jack's late sister, "Sunny" Frye Thomas, the Helen Frye family,
and the many friends of Jack and Helen Frye.
daughter, Nevajac Frye, Jack's late sister, "Sunny" Frye Thomas, the Helen Frye family,
and the many friends of Jack and Helen Frye.
| Home 1904 1906 1908 1909 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 2010 Home |
The Jack Frye International Training Center
This information appears on this page because Page 1962 was not available for this event.
On April 26, 1962 Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc. showed their appreciation for Jack
Frye, former long-time president (13 years) and an original founder, (recently passed away in
1959) by opening a grand training center for new employees, which would instruct hostesses,
pilots, and flight engineers. A facility which would well make Frye proud. The training center
was a red brick 8-story building in downtown Kansas City at 1307 Baltimore Avenue.
The dedication was well attended by 1500 guests, to include Jack’s family; his sister, Mrs. Sunny
Frye Thomas; his widow and daughter, Nevada Smith Frye and Nevajac Frye; and Dr. William H.
and Laura Frye (Jack’s father and step-mother). Also in attendance, was personal friend of
Frye, and former U.S. President, Harry S. Truman; current TWA president, Charles Tillinghast;
TWA board of director chairman, Ernst R. Breech; Kansas City Mayor, H. Roe Bartle;
Lieutenant Governor, Hilary A. Bush; and U.S. Congressman, Richard Bolling, (both of
Missouri). This is just a short-list of the many dignitaries in attendance, many of whom were
intimate friends of Jack Frye. Mrs. Frye was ill during the event and had to retire to her hotel
room for much of the celebration except for a photo op.
Nevajac Frye, Jack’s only child, officially dedicated the (exterior) of facility with a “cloud gun”.
Makes one wonder if it was the same cloud gun used by Helen Frye on February 5, 1946 when
she and Jack Frye launched TWA’s new trans-atlantic passenger service with the Lockheed
Constellation “Star of Paris”. President Truman regaled his old friend by describing Frye as
“one of the great men of an era who saw the future of air transportation and had the
imagination to make that future a realization.”
Two commemorative bronze plaques were unveiled by Jack’s daughter, TWA officials, and
President Truman, one was a wall inscription, the other a likeness of Frye in the guise of a five
foot bronze wall relief (head and shoulders) mounted in the lobby of the new facility.
Frye, former long-time president (13 years) and an original founder, (recently passed away in
1959) by opening a grand training center for new employees, which would instruct hostesses,
pilots, and flight engineers. A facility which would well make Frye proud. The training center
was a red brick 8-story building in downtown Kansas City at 1307 Baltimore Avenue.
The dedication was well attended by 1500 guests, to include Jack’s family; his sister, Mrs. Sunny
Frye Thomas; his widow and daughter, Nevada Smith Frye and Nevajac Frye; and Dr. William H.
and Laura Frye (Jack’s father and step-mother). Also in attendance, was personal friend of
Frye, and former U.S. President, Harry S. Truman; current TWA president, Charles Tillinghast;
TWA board of director chairman, Ernst R. Breech; Kansas City Mayor, H. Roe Bartle;
Lieutenant Governor, Hilary A. Bush; and U.S. Congressman, Richard Bolling, (both of
Missouri). This is just a short-list of the many dignitaries in attendance, many of whom were
intimate friends of Jack Frye. Mrs. Frye was ill during the event and had to retire to her hotel
room for much of the celebration except for a photo op.
Nevajac Frye, Jack’s only child, officially dedicated the (exterior) of facility with a “cloud gun”.
Makes one wonder if it was the same cloud gun used by Helen Frye on February 5, 1946 when
she and Jack Frye launched TWA’s new trans-atlantic passenger service with the Lockheed
Constellation “Star of Paris”. President Truman regaled his old friend by describing Frye as
“one of the great men of an era who saw the future of air transportation and had the
imagination to make that future a realization.”
Two commemorative bronze plaques were unveiled by Jack’s daughter, TWA officials, and
President Truman, one was a wall inscription, the other a likeness of Frye in the guise of a five
foot bronze wall relief (head and shoulders) mounted in the lobby of the new facility.
I had treasured contact with Jack’s sister for many years, in person and on the phone. Sunny
related to me she was touched by the event above and thought it was well deserved. Further to
this, she stated she was charmed in meeting Truman and stood next to him at the ceremony,
whereas, President Truman nudged her and said, "I liked Jack because he'd let me win at
poker". Of course, Truman is referring to his many games of poker with Frye and others, who
all, it seemed, would let Truman win. Jack was a crack player and if he “let Truman win” it was
out of courtesy and friendship. Little known, is the friendship of the two which spanned nearly
20 years. Truman was quoted another time by media in describing Jack Frye, “he had
imagination, which damn few businessmen have!" An accurate description of Jack Frye who was
often described as “the man with a habit of making dreams come true” this certainly benefited
TWA in the earliest years! Frye was one of the men who helped Truman attain the White
House. See Page 1940 (Harry Truman Future President).
related to me she was touched by the event above and thought it was well deserved. Further to
this, she stated she was charmed in meeting Truman and stood next to him at the ceremony,
whereas, President Truman nudged her and said, "I liked Jack because he'd let me win at
poker". Of course, Truman is referring to his many games of poker with Frye and others, who
all, it seemed, would let Truman win. Jack was a crack player and if he “let Truman win” it was
out of courtesy and friendship. Little known, is the friendship of the two which spanned nearly
20 years. Truman was quoted another time by media in describing Jack Frye, “he had
imagination, which damn few businessmen have!" An accurate description of Jack Frye who was
often described as “the man with a habit of making dreams come true” this certainly benefited
TWA in the earliest years! Frye was one of the men who helped Truman attain the White
House. See Page 1940 (Harry Truman Future President).
Above (right) we see President of Trans World Airlines Charles Tillinghast, Mrs. Jack Frye, Lili
(Nevajac) Frye, former U.S. President Harry S. Truman, TWA Board of Directors Chairman
Ernest R. Breech. Note: Early on TWA used the wording Trans World Airline and later Trans
World Airline(s). Inscription on the plaque reads as below:
(Nevajac) Frye, former U.S. President Harry S. Truman, TWA Board of Directors Chairman
Ernest R. Breech. Note: Early on TWA used the wording Trans World Airline and later Trans
World Airline(s). Inscription on the plaque reads as below:
1500 V.I.P. guests adjoined the massive
training center on a beautiful spring day.
training center on a beautiful spring day.
To the right, the wall engraving is unveiled by Jack's daughter Lili, Tillinghast, Truman, and
Breech. The wording to my understanding is from Jack Frye himself, as seen below.
Breech. The wording to my understanding is from Jack Frye himself, as seen below.
| The inscription read: "Persistent training is the key to TWA excellence and the foundation of public trust in all of us" |
| Inscription on the Jack Frye bronze read: Jack Frye President of TWA 1934-1947 "This building is dedicated to him as a tribute to his leadership in the worldwide air transportation industry” |
All photos on this page are courtesy of Trans World Airline via Starliner Magazine- TWA's
in-house publication. Some files are linked to larger files. Interestingly, the image at the top of
this page is a cropped version of the original which as a glossy 8 by 10 is held by the Frye
family. Missing above is a giant oval TWA emblem which was mounted above the plaque.
in-house publication. Some files are linked to larger files. Interestingly, the image at the top of
this page is a cropped version of the original which as a glossy 8 by 10 is held by the Frye
family. Missing above is a giant oval TWA emblem which was mounted above the plaque.
Recognition and Honor of the Father of TWA
Honoring
a Friend-
a Friend-