The June 24th North Platte (Ne) Telegraph reported that the first convoy in 1919 was slowed in Dawson County by quicksand. The 90th anniversary one stopped in Lexington for lunch and was in Omaha on the 24th, Grand Island on the 25th, and Ogallala on the 27th
The July 2nd Tooele (Ut) Transcript reports that the convoy had arrived after leaving Washington, DC, on June 13th in their 28 day trip to recreate the original one's path 90 years before.
Art Pope, the convoy director, is in a 1942 Ford Sedan that didn't see combat, but was used behind the lines by staff.
Let's Giddy Up 'N Go. --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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