European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 05, 1978, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 2 the stars and stripes saturday August 5, 1978 Berta Benz and her husband Karl Arete Center of attention in 1894 As they a driving Force take a spin in a new Benz Vlk Toru. Six years earlier mrs. Bent and the Cou ple s sons had done much to refute criticism of her husband s invention. That was the Way Berta Benz by Randy barnetts4s Auto writer the famous London to Brighton run for old cars is celebrated annually by Auto aficionados to note the repeal of the High ways act. That act required car owners to drive at a walking Pace and to have a Man carry a red Flag in front of the car warning of its approach. This weekend in Germany another run notes the celebrated journey of Berta Benz. And her two sons whose Long distance drive 90 years ago this month proved once and for All the potential of the the Berta Benz memorial drive More than 100 cars built up to 1940wiu make the run saturday from Mann Heim to Pforzheim and on to Stuttgart where the event ends sunday at the Daimler Benz museum. Drivers from 10 nations will participate. Berta. Described As a High spirited woman was the wife of Karl Benz re Garden by most authorities As the inventor of the automobile. She played a most significant role in automotive history when she and her sons took off at five on tha August morning of 1888. When they left Benz who knew nothing of their plans was inst sep it would be a dangerous adventure be cause in those Days roads were for horses Only and no Auto facilities existed. But Berta and her sons stung by newspaper stones that Benz s horseless Carriage was useless and ridiculous were out to counterattack. The trip is described As follows in a Das Sage from the Book. From engines to autos published by Daimler Benz a Eugen was at the steering lever next to him sat his Mother and Richard sat opposite her on an emergency seat some Umes Reue tag his brother at the conus they drove from Mannheim to Weinheim dip and rises in the Road which today a draw ukes no notice of whatsoever to them real menaces Womoch. They made their first i filled the Radiator with water and gasoline from the apothecary. The 21 la tej Bix to b61 up the Iii Toba Schlott. Eugen and Ris Mother had to leather on the Block Brake and they took on More water. In u in Ferdinger. This party of Pioneer distance Drivers asked an innkeeper How they could get around inc Mountain Block ing their Way. And they were directed to Bro Zingen. Where they reassured them selves that after All these exertions they would have no trouble reaching Pforzheim which was not far away. Despite the darkness they had no headlights they arrived safety in Pforzheim. Too tired and Dusty to go calling on their relatives they put in at an inn. After a few Days they were Able to Start Back Benz who had his Headquarters i Mannheim was notified of his family s achievement by Telegram one that also Telephone Bills can be paid through Amelco ?7. American _ express their accounts to Rover k ii. American Chi to Bank a. Wiull Ute. W. A automatically debited from banking facility checking accounts is a. James m.gkaulrt5banking division of off sinwn11minimum balance of $300 for military ban Bills he said. Once Gen. Will ret ii on oct. Stuttgart is u e. Ott Vii corps common bounced plans to retire oct. Years of military sender in spokesman said Friday. Ott. 56. Received his third i timed command of Vii corp prior to his Vii corps duty. I Mander of the army Field mat fort Sill. Okla. And served Dant of the Field a artillery Schmohe was born into a military a Tofield Barracks. Brig. Gen. Edward s. 0 rating from High school in ibus ga., Ott attended " in then entered the . _ my at West Point in 1941 and 1944. His class was one of two ated officers in three Yean increased world War ii dems upon graduating from was commissioned a second i served in Field artillery with div in Europe during world w other wartime assignments 1rea and Vietnam both with " is married to the former j diner Helmick and they have
