DT Data Page #: 363

Newspaper: Humboldt Times

Newspaper Date: 7/1/1937

Page #: 5

Item Type: Story

Place: Orleans

Text: The story of the first auto that made it to Orleans. It happen in the early part of Oct. 1911 when the construction of the new road was being completed. John Gries of Ferndale, drove his Maxwell the 14 miles that was under construction. Frank Smith was in serious competition to be the first.

Key Words: Story, Auto, First, Orleans

Microfilm Call # : MF 10