Jish I was there, born in Polk County in l946, lived there until l953.
Then moved to the next county south. Guess I was to young to remember that
one. Do remember a neighbor bringing home a brand new Pontiac with an Indian
on the hood, now that was impressive. Kvach waiting to see what transpires
on the salt while I keep an eye out for forest fires here in north Idaho.
----- Original Message -----
From: <OHFASTONE@aol.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 12:34 AM
Subject: Motoring Songs
> I ran across a card that Wilbur Hildreth was passing out in the 1950's
when
> he was running for Polk County Sheriff (Iowa) that had there, this was
WAAAAY
> before my time.
>
> SING WHILE YOU DRIVE:
>
> At 45 Miles Per Hour Sing-
> "HIGHWAYS ARE HAPPY WAYS."
>
> At 55 Miles Per Hour Sing-
> "I'M BUT A STRANGER HERE, HEAVEN IS MY HOME."
>
> At 65 Miles Per Hour Sing-
> "NEARER MY GOD TO THEE!"
>
> At 75 Miles Per Hour Sing-
> "WHEN THE ROLL IS CALLED UP YONDER, I'LL BE THERE."
>
> At 85 Miles Per Hour Sing-
> "LORD I'M COMING HOME."
>
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