Portal:Owen Francis Langan

Owen Francis Langan

Works about Owen Francis Langan

• Owen F. Langan Was Speedy in Life and Death (1963) Jersey Journal

"Mr. Langan belonged to the Fourth Regiment of the New Jersey National Guard, which was little more than a social dub until 1912. He became champion hurdler of the regiment. He also took the Metropolitan and National A.A.U. championships in 1908. One day, while riding on a trolley car bound from Greenville, Jersey City, to Schuetzen Park, Union City, he was struck on the head by a crane boom, swung from the side of the rout. … He contracted for construction of the Watertown Arsenal, the Charles Street Jail in Boston, the Schrafft's plant in Somerville and many New England housing developments. Mr. Langan also contracted to build the Glen Gardner Tuberculosis Hospital and the Shell Oil plant at Sea Warren, New Jersey."

• Track Star Owen Langan (1963) Jersey Journal

"Mr. Langan died Thursday at St. Francis Hospital of a heart attack while undergoing a checkup. He retired 15 years ago from his director's post with the Federal Housing Administration in Newark. He was one of the first employees of the federal agency. Mr. Langan, a native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, lived most of his life in Jersey City. A great running star in his youth, he held records for the 220-yard low hurdles and was both Metropolitan and champion. … is first business venture was a partnership in the VitaGraph Pictures Studio in Jersey City."

• James Langan, Contractor, Dies (1941)

Death of his father. "James Langan, 85, father of the famous runner, Owen Langan, died yesterday afternoon at about 2:30, on the stoop of his home, 172 Lexington Avenue, where he had sat down to rest after a walk to the corner drug store. … He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary McHugh Langan, one son, Owen Langan, whose record as a runner is internationally known, and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lynch."

• Irish Fiddlers Play at Golden Wedding of James Langan (1931)

His parents' 50th wedding anniversary. "Old Irish Tunes played by two Irish fiddlers lent added merriment to the celebration of the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Lagan, 172 Lexington Avenue, Saturday night at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lynch, 174 Lexington Avenue. The rooms were decorated and varied entertainment was provided by the guests. Refreshments were served during the evening. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Owen Langan of Arlington …"

• Langan Gets Job As Sewer Inspector (1917)

"Owen Langan, former athletic star and crack runner several years ago as a member of the Irish-American Athletic Club, was yesterday afternoon appointed sewer inspector at an annual salary of $1,500."

• Langan To Be Named As Sewer Inspector (1916)

"Owen Langan will more than likely be appointed at to-day's meeting the City Commissioners to the position of sewer inspector. Langan is already filling this position on sixty-day appointment. He was appointed to this position pending a civil service examination."

• McCabe - Langan (1908 July 2)

His marriage. "At St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, on Second Street, last Saturday afternoon, June 27, Miss May Bernadette McCabe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McCabe, St., married to Mr. Owen Francis Langan, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Langan of this city, Rev. Father Smith officiating. Miss Cecilia Langan, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid, and Mr. Thomas J. McCabe, brother of the bride, best man. The bride wore a gown of white lingerie and a white Milan hat trimmed with ostrich plumes, and she carried white carnations. The bridesmaid was attired in white lingerie over pink silk and she wore a white hat with pink roses. Her flowers were pink carnations. After the ceremony a supper was served and later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Langan left for a wedding trip."

• Langan Showed Fast Pair Of Heels (1908 February 18)

Winning 50-yard dash. "Owen J. Langan the speedy representative of the Madison A. C. of this city, showed his heels on Saturday night to an unusually strong field of contestants in the games of Columbia University at Madison Square Garden and romped home a winner of the handsome medal offered in the 50-yard dash. The Madisons' representative had an allowance of 10 feet and fought his way through the preliminary trials and then in the final dashed to the front almost at the start and was never headed. The speed displayed by Langan was a surprise to his friends as he has had comparatively little training this year as compared with other seasons. In the past the indoor games at the Fourth Regiment Armory, Langan being a member of Company D have been of great benefit in fitting him for the games elsewhere but with athletics eliminated this winter at the armory Langan made but little preparation for the race in New York on Saturday which made his success all the more noteworthy. It proves the Jersey City boy to be just now at his best with proper handling coming season Langan should greatly to his athletic career. "

See also

Portal:James Langan, his father