The day proved a momentous one for Spearman residents, the pilot was Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974), traveling from California to New York with his wife, Anne, with about one hundred miles worth of fuel left in his plane. Lindbergh, chose to stop in this small community to refuel in order to avoid the inevitable crowds his arrival would cause in a larger town. A passing motorist was sent into town to purchase fuel for the airplane while the Lindberghs rested, enjoyed refreshments, and gave their hostess a tour of the airplane.
As news spread of the Lindberghs' landing, school children were excused from classes to see the famous aviator and watch the plane depart two hours later. Although brief in duration, the visit by Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh to this small rural community was a significant local event.
