Down Da 66: Watch Out for Crashing Planes-- Frank Kohlrus-- Spindle Wrap

Some New News About an Old Road.


1. WATCH OUT FOR CRASHING PLANES-- Well, not EXACTLY on 66, but by it. The April 29th Oklahoman reported that a plane crashed on the Will Rogers Turnpike, I-44, near the Miami exit. One person died in the fiery crash and authorities hadn't identified him.

However, family members said the pilot was Clair Tromsness, 74, who owned the Miami Missionary Tent Manufacturing Company. The plane was modeled on a WW II fighter plane.



2. FRANK KOHLRUS-- On April 30, Springfield State Journal Register columnist Dave Bukles did a story on Frank Kohlrus who owns the old station in Williamsville, Illinois. It used to be Die Cast Motors and sold a variety of miniature cars and Rt 66 souvenirs, and 25 cent pop.

He drove a tow truck in Springfield for 20 years and today is known for sharpening things.

His station has a half truck coming out the front with a "For Sale, Half Off" sign and a Betty Boop on the door. I like, but long for the Regular gas sign for 31.9 cents and ethyl for 34.9 cents by the pumps.

Don't we all wish.


3. SPINDLE WRAP-- From the www.savethespindle.com site: "On Friday, May 2,2008, the Spindle was dismantled and removed from the Cermak Plaza parking lot where it had stood for 19 years. The Plaza management company gave no advance warning about plans."

They admitted that the Spindle had fallen into a "state of disrepair," but, "The spindle could not be ignored and whether people liked it or not, it was truly art in the most fundamental definition of the word."

"Within months, a Walgreen's will be in the Spindle's place."

No More Spindle to Kick Around.


Just Some News About an Old Road. --RoadDog