Very sad to see that Paul Harvey has died at age 90. His life was intertwined with Route 66 in that he was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and had radio shows in Tulsa and St. Louis, both on 66, before settling in Chicago for the majority of his career.
He also gave radio shows for the little guys, the mom and pops of the world. If the traditional Route 66 isn't mom and pop, I don't know what is.
In addition, Ron Warnick in his Route 66 News, noted that on two occasions Paul Harvey directly touched Route 66. Once when he did a bit on Wrink's Market in Lebanon, Missouri, and was very impressed with the 99 cent bologna sandwiches.
Another time, the Friends of the Mother Road group was trying to raise money to work on Vernelle's Motel sign in Doolittle, Missouri. Mr. Harvey sent a personal check for $1,000.
On a more personal note, Paul Harvey also did a show on my grandfather's casket flowers in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Since he was such a farmer, the casket spray was made up of vegetables.
Good-Day!! --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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