Chief Askew's Diary: March 24, 1930
A quiet day in Newnan; endurance driver Lady Dolores wows Macon
It was a slow Monday for Chief Askew, with a light docket in Mayor’s Court and no crime to speak of.
Across the state in Macon, the city was delirious over Lady Dolores, a female daredevil who drove its streets for more than four days straight. Paid subscribers can read about this remarkable woman, who drew throngs of fans in an era known for exhibitionism, but is unheard of today.
The publicity photo of Lady Dolores appeared in the Macon Telegraph, accessed via newspapers.com.
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