The Columbus Telegram from Columbus, Nebraska • Page 13

OUT OF OLD.NEBRASKA Auto speedsters in 1911 Nine believed drowned in two eastern towns Wednesday, Scpl. 15, 1971 Columbus, Nebraska The Telegram 13 Travelers of Ihe 1970's--as has always been the case--often discuss how long it lakes lo reach a given destination, each maintaining that his route and time was the best. modern transportation, the high-powered cars on superhighways, and jet airplanes with no limit on Ihcir or direction, we often forget that in the early 20lh century, individuals felt ihc new "horse-less carriages" were also capable of high speeds. According lo the a a World-Herald, 'a wager was made on an early-day speed contest which took place in August, 1911. When T.

J. Foley of Omaha speculated thai a Irip by automobile from Cheyenne, Wyoming, lo Omana, could be made in twcnly-four hours or less, 'H. Krcdrickson and his wife agreed to attempt to prove Foley right and others wrong. The Frcdcricksons lefl Cheyenne by car at 4 a.m. on Sunday, August 27.

After only four slops on the trip east, two for food and two for fuel, they arrived in Omaha at 12 midnight. The trip, a dislance of some 562 miles according to Ihe speedometer in Fredrickson's car, was accomplished in approximately 19 hours al an average speed of 35 miles per hour. The Omaha World-Herald took great pride in noting that the record time nearly equalled that of a Union Pacific Train which took 16 hours for approximately the same route, 11 even though (he railroads had or less of an airline to do it in." The speed run did not escape however. A letter found in the papers of Nebraska Governor Chester II. Aldrich (1911-1913) at the jNebraska Slate Historical Society, took the "speed demon" lo task.

He attached a newspaper clipping of the trip lo his letter. The author, C. F. Cunningham of Omaha, was ralher upset by the "record run." Hesuggesled that (he county attorneys of the various counties through which Mr. Kredrickson made "this Jaw-defying run" should begin enforcing I a i speeding- laws which set the speed limits in Ihe built-up "Roundup" for Scout program Fall is roundup time in Nebraska, and in keeping with thi.i theme the Pelah La Shauro District of Boy Scouts America is planning a "Round- up of Boys." All boys ages 8 through 11, or older, 'arc invited 10 be a part of Ihis activity.

The Pelnh La Shauro District consists Plalte, Colfax, Bonne and parl of Nance County, and Ihe roundup'is being coordinated District Commissioner i Herringlon. Tile roundup for (he city of, Columbus is being organized by Paul Swanson and will take place Saturday from 1 lo 4 p.m.. in Frankfort Square. At this gathering, Columbus Scouts will erect tents, offer "roundup" prv.es and offer the Scnluing life lo all interested boys. A School Night for Scouliiig is planned for Thursday night, Sept.

23, at which time boys eight through 10 in the entire district will be signed up in Cub Seoul, packs. "All interested boys a parents should make plans now lo visit the Scout roundups and ho parl of Ihis greal youth movement," a spokesman said. portions of tho city at no more lhan 10 mph, while in the open country the limit was set at 20 mph. Cunningham by charging that "Ihis sort of reckless and law-defying thing has exacted quile a notable toll in the way of human life in this and city, and if the.laws against, it are effective, they ought to be invoked in just such cases." One wonders what Mr. Cunningham's reaction would, be were he around to read today's newspapers, when a Cheyenne lo Omaha trip on 1-80 might be made al 75 miles per hour in about halt the time.

By United Press Intonrullooal More rain was expected today in flood-weary eastern Pennsylvania and in Texas, residents were asked lo remain alert for flooding as heavy showers caused by Tropical Storm Edith threatened swollen rivers and water reservoirs. Gale warnings were issued for Brownsville, north lo Port a i a Edith slapped the Gulf of Mexico will) 50-mile-an-hour winds. Tropical Storm had stalled about 100 miles soulh of Brownsville early today, bul the storm was expected to drift slowly northward. At least nine persons drowned Tuesday as water raged 15 feet deep through the main streets of Chester and Norrislown, Pa. four others were missing and believed drowned.

1 Out west, Ihe California heal wave began its third day and brought eye-smarting smog near the ground. An unidenti- fied San Francisco woman slumped to the street and died from heat prostration as thermometers hit a record high of 101 degrees in Ihe Golden Gate city. In San Jose the mercury hit 108, in Oakland it was 10G and in Salinas it was 103. Fair weather prevailed over Ihe rest of the country today with the exception of a few showers and thunderstorms near (lie Mississippi Valley. Temperatures ranged from 32 nl lo 91 nl Phoenix, Ariz.

7 members of 2 families have emergency operations Death of Bloomfielcl doctor attributed to heart attack BLOOMFIELD (UPI) The death Tuesday night of a Uloomfield doctor has been at- tributed lo a hearl attack. The 'Slale Patrol said the body of Dr. Kcinltold 59, was found in his car 3 1-2 miles south of here. The vehicle had lefl (lie county road and struck a fence, the patrol said. His death will not be counted as a a i fatality.

HAKEHSKIKM), Calif. (Ul'I) --Seven members of two families who gathered together lor a weekend dinner undcr- went emergency operations Tuesday in their fight against received from a home made chili sauce. Tli By underwent emergency tracheotomies Tuesday and four were lislcd in critical condition today and Ihrcc in serious condition. liolulism is an acute form of food poisoning that attacks the central nervous system and frequently results in death. Antitoxins arriving from all over the slate, according to Kern Counlv Health Officer Owens Kearns Sr.

Hut it lake another two days of laboratory studies to determine the exact slrain involved. Kearns said one of the women preparing last Saturday night's dinner opened a jar of Ihe sauce and because it sniellcd strange she added spices and tomatoes. II was the first reported case of botulism poisoning in the county in 12 years. There were only three such cases reported in (he slate in 1070. Usled in critical condition at Kern Clenera! Hospital were Desi 28, Juan Vega, 18, Martin Castro, 18, and liuniin Monlicl, 23.

In serious condition illwci'c Calr.lina Montiel, 46; Albino Montiel, 45, and Kobcrt Montiel, 20. POTATO PRIZE T1PTON, England (UPI)- I'rcd Webb won a contest lo guess how many potatoes school children would harvest. Tuesday he received his prize-- 1,567 polalocs. TOOLEYS FAMOUS FOR PRESCRIPTIONS Officers commended for Centennial work DUNCAN (Speaking as co- chairman of Ihe a Centennial Committee, i Clara Skorupa praised officers of St. 'Ann Society for i efforts in preparing Centennial float and dinner.

Society voted lo buy two more electric roasters. Game prizes were won by Mmes. Joseph Jarecki, Gerald Hosno, Edward Iwan and Dennis Dush. Mmes. Dusli and Leonard Drozd von special prizes; Mrs.

Donald Kargcs, door prize. Serving lunch were Mmes. Jack Micek, chairman, Ben Dush, Duane Bright, Chris Hoer, Harold Ksiazck. Ask the Man from Equitable about an income you can't outlive Floyd A. Campbell, C.L.U.

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