Some New News About an Old Road.
1. MURALS-- The April 19th Batavia (Il) Republican reports that a 200 square foot Lincoln Highway Mural will be placed on the side of a building at 10 South Second Street in Geneva. The $10,000 mural is a gift from the Lincoln Highway Coalition which has done so much to increase the public's awareness of the nation's oldest transcontinental highway, dating to 1913.
It will be at the Geneva Masonic Temple and is facing away from the sun to minimize damage. It is expected to last 15 years. Geneva is paying $600 for the installation and plaque. As of yet, there is no decision as to what will be on the mural.
2. IOWA TRIAL-- The April 27th Eastern Iowa News Now reports that Jessica Dayton, 20, of Belle Plaine has been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the beating death of Curtis Bailey, 30 on July 18, 2009.
There was a four and a half day trial and jurors deliberated for eight and a half hours before reaching the verdict.
Both worked at the popular Lincoln Cafe in Belle Plaine which has been closed since then. Let's hope someone gets it and reopens.
It's a Lincoln Thing. --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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