VOLUME 54 November 2015 ISSUE11 CLUB OFFICERS President............................. Bob Ott Vice President...................... Jim Kriese Secretary............................ Liese Ott Treasurer....................... Linda Weaver BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jack Adams Alan Colquhoun Ron Crum Joe Gonsalves Paul Lubker Stratton Riggs Send Vibrator Correspondence by the 23 rd of the month to: Faye Hill P. O. Box 1221 Patterson, CA 95363 (209) 892-6533 e-mail: fhhd@gvni.com COMMITTEES Club House Cleanup.. Art Lucero, Thoral Kenner Club Merchandise................. Jim Kriese Coalition of Calif. Car Clubs...... John Carvahlo Fashions..................... Teresa Gissible Good Guy Award............... John Carvahlo Hard Luck.................. Alan Colquhoun Historian....................... Stan Braden Hubley Cars.......... Joe and Debbie Gonsalves MAFCA and NCRG............ Linda Mahnke MAFFI........................ Kevin Nelson Mileage and Attendance........ Ebbie DeWilms Outstanding Member........... Jerry Lutterman Photographer......... Merle and JoAnn Bledsoe Publicity......................... Sharon Ott Raffle............... Art and Mary Lou Lucero Refreshments................... Carol Hansen Roster........................ Linda Mahnke Safety, Truck and Property Custodian.. Fred Dick Scholarship.......... John and Nancy Pimentel Scrapbook.................... JoAnn Bledsoe Sunshine....................... Mary Adams Swap Meet Chairmen.............. Jim Kriese Keith Collins, Jack Martin Technical Director............... Keith Collins Tours................. Jack and Janice Martin Vibrator Editor..................... Faye Hill Website.......................... Faye Hill Some jokes, pictures and other information are obtained from other publications. We would like to thank those publications for sharing this information. We are glad to share any articles in our newsletter that would be of interest to other clubs providing proper credit is given.
President s Message Sharon and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the New England States, but it is always good to be home. The weather was superb, the colors gorgeous, food was great and the people friendly. While we were enjoying ourselves several club functions were taking place and I thank Jim Kriese for filling in for me. The tour to Cambria is next up on our schedule and has been in the planning stages for a while now. The Leffingwells have put a lot of time and effort into fine tuning every aspect of the trip that we are all looking forward to. The Christmas installation dinner will be Dec.19th at 4:00 p.m. at the Elks Club in Modesto (same place as last year). Signups will be at the November meeting or you can call me at 578-1372. Price is $100.00 a couple/$50.00 single. Era dress or era image is encouraged. The November meeting is the time to vote for our new officers and to fill our committee slots. It is my hope that you offer Jim as much support as I was given, and that everyone steps up to the plate; we all need to participate. It has been evident and quite apparent that the same people are always expected to fill the slots for officers and committees. This club has always been a vibrant and active club. Somewhere, somehow, things have subtly been changing. Newer members are apprehensive and uncertain of their involvement. Older members have drifted away from participation in planning and hosting tours, and are not as active as they once were. This club has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Perhaps an older member could pair up with a newer family and do a tour together, taking the burden off of one entity while at the same time building a new and valuable friendship. If you are capable of participating in tours, you can surely help plan and organize one. Just because the club is over 50 years old doesn t mean that we have to stagnate and do the same things year after year. Short tours, where we drive our cars, go for a quick lunch should be encouraged. I am not suggesting we eliminate our bus excursions or overnight tours, those are enjoyable as well, it is just that there is a lot of untapped resources available. As I was reminded at the Kennedy Center in Boston, Ask not what your club can do for you, but what can you do for the Modesto Area A s. Bob
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2015 2015 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Board Meeting 10 11 Parade 12 13 Regular Meeting - 7:00 Round Up Meeting after regular meeting 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 Seat Belt Workshop Ron Crum s 9:00 a.m. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Club News and Information November 1........................ Faye Hill November 2...................... Mae Kriese November 6.................... Dianne Kriese November 7..................... Keith Collins November 29.................. Nancy Pimentel Seat Belt Workshop Saturday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. Ron Crum s Shop Deposit: $10.00 - -- Lunch: Joe s Famous Tri-tip Deadline: Monday, November 9 November 6................... John and Dolly Terra November 8................ Paul and Teresa Gissible November 14.............. Elroy and Betty Eberwein November 15.............. Cliff and Myrtle Wagoner November 17............... Walt and Dorothy Durre November 28.............. Wally and Donna Nicolau NOTICE 2016 Roundup Meeting To be held After Our November Meeting At Parkview Christian Estates For more information call Keith Collins 854-1064 2016 Nominated Officers Vote At The November Meeting Nominated are: President - Jim Kriese Vice President - Alan Colquhoun Secretary - Burta Herger Treasurer - Fred Dick Three Board Positions - John Carvalho, Jo Ann Bledsoe, Leroy Stanton, Stan Braden, Dave Hansen, and Art Lucero. Additional nominations will be accepted from the floor before voting. Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2015 Meet at 8:30 a.m. at M and 10th Streets We go to Graceda Park when we leave the parade for a time to honor the veterans. Then to Lunch at Gervasoni s, 712 Ninth Street We can order from the menu. There is parking in the back. Questions? Call Johnny at 402-9039. Christmas Installation Dinner December 19, 4:00 Elks Club-- Modesto Signup at the November meeting or call Bob Ott at 578-1372 Price is $100.00 a couple/$50.00 single Era dress or era image is encouraged
Tours - 2015 November 11................. Veterans Parade.............. John and Nancy Carvalho November 14............... Seat Belt Workshop...................... Ron Crum s December 19................ Christmas Banquet................. Bob and Sharon Ott Patsy Cline Tour Eleven Model A s and cars gathered at the Oakdale Cheese Factory. We were looking forward to the beautiful drive for lunch at Rodz Grill. It was special. There were a variety of choices and lots of contented smiles. Onward to Columbia with a scenic drive through the country side. It was great to have time to appreciate the sights. Many of us had ice cream before the show even though we would be treated to double scoops after. It was so good! Personally, the show was exceptional. The songs brought back many memories. I saw a tear or two among some people. Most of us can remember the songs. We were treated to several encores after. Thank you to Jack and Jean Hanney and the Hansens who took over for our beloved Jack and Mary Adams. Our thoughts are with Mary. Jack s smile and positive attitude made us all feel good. He was very special. Mary Lou Lucero
In Memory Of Jack Adams October 23, 1932 September 2015 Jack Adams and Mary joined the Modesto Area A s in 1980. From that point on he embarked on a journey of driving and working on their Model A. They covered many miles and lead tours to many places. Jack served the Club in various capacities including two times as Club president and, with Mary, as Swap Meet Registration Chairs. He and Mary were named Outstanding Members in 2008. He was always willing to pitch-in and help anyone in any way he could. He enjoyed the Club members and made fast friendships over the years. He fought a long battle with cancer and kept a positive outlook during all that time. Jack has been a kind, caring, friendly good man. And he is missed.
Era Fashion News.From Teresa Gissible Just in time for a cool winter s nights. Lets talk about robes, negligees and bed jackets. First, the term negligee meant a fancy, graceful lounging robe, suitable for answering the door or receiving company. WHAT?? I don t know about you? But, if I have to answer the door in my robe, I m always surprised when they don t RUN! Then, you can forget about guests too! Anyway, bed jackets are a little passe, unless it s part of a set now days. Robes, negligees and bed jackets are all a part of coordinated apparel. Your nightgown would be the major garment, unless it was a matching set. Era styles didn t change much in the four years as you can see from the pictures. I can remember my Grandmother wearing blanket style robes like this. Fond memories. To all of you, I d like to wish you a Very Happy Thanksgiving COORDINATED NIGHTWEAR In spite of the changing waistline of general fashion, robes and negligees changed very little during the Model A era. The early ones usually had a one-button or tie closure low at the left hip, with collar and lapels extended to the closure. If the garment had a sash, it was wrapped at the level of the button or tie. The lapels continued under the sash to the point of closure. Popular colors for robes and negligees were rose and light blue, with lavender and peach added in 1930-31. ROBES: Robes were made of many materials. Summer robes were of light-weight materials and frequently had short sleeves; winter robes were of heavier fabric and had long sleeves. Bathrobes were made of blanket cloth, wool flannel, quilted Rayon, and printed corduroy, to name a few. They had comfortable wide sleeves and usually at least one patch pocket. Double-breasted robes with four buttons are rare. NEGLIGEES: These were in such materials as silk flat crepe, cotton crepe or brocade Rayon crepe, had ruffles or lace trim, wider sleeves, usually no pockets, and no sash to mar the graceful drape. A. Beautifully chic and dainty, this negligee will appeal to the eternal feminine love for soft frills. All-silk crepe de Chine frilled with rows of lace. Montgomery Ward, F/W 1928 B. A colorful serpentine crepe kimono in figured design, with Japanese sleeves. The long collar and pocket trim is of a contrasting color. Montgomery Ward, F/W 1928 C. This beacon cloth bathrobe has wide bands of satin trim in the long shawl collar, front edges, deep cuffs, and big pockets. A cord with tassels girdles the waist. Montgomery Ward, F/W 1928 D. A beautiful lounging robe of velveteen corduroy, lined, or unlined. The large shawl collar, kimono sleeves, and pocket are edged with two rows of satin ribbon ruffles, side sash closing. Montgomery Ward, F/W 1928 E. This blanket robe in assorted patterns features a collar, useful pockets, and a fancy tasseled cord girdle. Montgomery Ward, S/S 1929 F. Softly feminine in style, is this lovely new negligee of lustrous printed silk and Rayon satin with deep sleeve ruffles and gathered flare flounce of solid matching color satin. National Bellas Hess, S/S 1930
Fashions Continued G. The popular Coolie coat in imported Japanese challis. Japanese floral design on the sleeves, lower edge and back as pictured. National Bellas Hess, S/S 1930 H. This negligee is luxurious yet practical and it s washable. Double thickness of Rayon twill satin forms border and cuffs. Rayon girdle cord. Sears, S/S 1931 I. Crepe robe trimmed with fine, lacy, embroidered net. Side sash tie closure. Sears, S/S 1931 BED JACKETS: Bed or boudoir jackets were available in all four years and in a variety of materials such as silk, Rayon, and crepe de Chine, or even lightweight wool or wool crepe. These were worn for warmth while reading in bed, or just for the feeling of luxury and elegance imparted to a less expensive nightgown. A. This lightweight wool challis jacket is trimmed with wool embroidery in pastel shades. Woman s Home Companion, October 1930 B. Bed jacket of white satin and rose beige lace. The lace forms a cape over the shoulders. Harper s Bazaar, January 1931 C. A peach colored taffeta bed jacket quilted in a rosebud design, and lined in blue. Harper s Bazaar, January 1931
2015 President s Party for Bob Ott by Linda Mahnke The adventure started Saturday morning out at the Fruit Yard. Our first stop was in Snelling for gas and to meet up with the rest of the group. 49 travelers in 14 Model A s and 11 modern cars headed out to Miner s Restaurant in Mariposa for lunch. We all got to our hotel the Yosemite Sierra Inn in Oakhurst a little early, the rooms were all ready so we had a chance for some rest before meeting our tour leaders Paul and Teresa to head up the road to the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad for dinner, the train ride and campfire. After the dinner we all loaded into the train cars, some open to the sky and enjoyed a narrated ride through the pine trees. After an evening of being entertained by campfire singing, it was back onto the train for a moon light ride back to the station. We all got in our cars and headed back to the hotel. On the way back our group came across a few cars including Jack and Jean Hanney s parked on the side of the road. It seems a deer had decided to jump out in front of their car. No one was hurt, well maybe the deer, although he had gotten up and run away after smashing a few parts on the front of their car. The parts and pieces were gathered and Jack was able to drive their little blue Model A back to the hotel. Sunday we were on our own to tour Yosemite, Bass Lake, Globe Rock or just shop and enjoy touring around the Oakhurst and Yosemite area. I believe one car had to be towed back to the hotel and with all the Model A guys buzzing around it the problem was found and fixed. At about 4:00 we all gathered around the pool area for a game of About Bob we had to know the answers to 10 questions about how much we know about our club President Bob Ott. Questions were like what sport did Bob play in school, how long have he and Sharon been married, how old was Bob when he came to the USA, fun stuff. The winners were Linda Mahnke and Ron Crum, second was Debbie Gonsalves, third was a tie with Ebbie DeWilms winning that. We were then all off to dinner on our own. Everyone loaded up Monday morning in small groups to head home or explore the area a little more. I think every one had a fun weekend celebrating our 2015 club President Bob Ott. Thank you Paul and Teresa for planning a fun, relaxing and sometimes exciting weekend in the Southern Yosemite area.
Model A Ford Foundation, Inc. Trip Report Carol and I flew to Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 16th, rented a car, and drove to Kalamazoo. September 17th was the annual trustee meeting. The meeting started at 8:30 a.m. and lasted until 4:30 with a working lunch. The meeting covered all the business of the Foundation. All Model A people should be very proud because the museum is paid for and the endowment fund is fulfilled at this time. However, we need to increase the endowment fund. Because of low interest rates it is not making as much interest as was originally projected. September 18th the trustees had a work day at the museum to catch up and to prepare for Model A Day. Carol and I were given the job to inventory 13 boxes of donated historical material. September 19th was Model A Ford Day at the museum. We had some rain and wind, but it mostly cleared by afternoon. Carol and I were assigned to park all the Model A s. Keith Collins helped us some with this and Barbara helped by preparing lunch for us in their RV. About 100 Model A s attended the event. During a mid-day ceremony Charles Sorensen, Eugene Farkas, Claude Red Grow, and George DeAngelis were inducted into the Model A Hall of Fame and their photographs will hang alongside Henry and Edsel Ford. Along with the Collins, Mark and Marsha Quesnel, Marshall s daughter and son-in-law, were there for Model A Day. Marsha helped our fashion coordinator dress a mannequin in Marshall s Model A suit plus all the accessories that he had modeled in various fashion event. His Victoria sits directly in front of the door as you walk in the museum and the mannequin stands at the front of the car. It is an impressive display that we can all be proud of. Our club name is also prominently displayed as a major donor right by the front door. This, too, we can all be proud of. It was a worth-while, productive trip. Everyone should put the museum on their bucket list of things to do. Here is a photo taken on a tour in 2009 of Marshall dressed in Model A attire.
News of the Past by: Burta Herger 50 Years Ago - November 1965 The meeting of the Modesto Area Chapter Model A Ford Club was held in Hughson. Officers elected were: president-george Nunes, vice president- Howard Knapp, and secretary-treasurer-fran Thiel. A party was held where everyone dressed in era clothes and danced to records for the same years. The raffle was won by Marie Winford. Lorraine Jamison, Secretary-treasurer 25 Years Ago - November 9, 1990 Pres. Stu Slattery called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. The Hergers introduced Paul & Ronna Lubker (2 nd meeting), Jim Mahaffey (1 st meeting), and Helmut from Austria, husband of Frank s niece. Stu thanked all for the surprise housewarming last Sunday. The Waters will lead the tour to Fallon House in Columbia. The Olettas will put on the Kiddie s Christmas Party in the Eagle s Hall. Hank Welch will attend a meeting of the CCC in Fresno where a bill wanting to tax the sale of new and left over parts requiring a receipt will be discussed. Club will pay for Hank s gas and lunch. At the Christmas Banquet there will be a box for Toys for Tots and canned food. Donna Crum was the only one interested in entering the Christmas Parade. The club voted to pay the $10 entrance fee. The following won the election for new officers: pres. Fred Woolf, v.p. John Carvalho, sec. Mary Lou Dark, treas. Linda Weaver, bd. of directors Harry Webber & Dahl Waters. The following were raffle winners: Sutherby - radiator quail & era necklace, DeWilms - Ford radiator clock, Herger - gas pump, Noxon - gear shift knob, Barber - lap robe, Farrow - era necklace. Webber - Ford glasses. Farrow - era compact, Oletta - panel delivery bank, Woolf - gas pump phone, Lutterman - era fox stole, Braden - cast iron Model A Car, Morrison - era men s socks and garters. Name tag prizes: Herger - pen, wall hangings to Langill, Hutchins, Bell, Wilkinson, & DeWilms. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Louise Noxon, Acting Secretary 15 Years Ago - November 10, 2000 Pres. Burta Herger called the meeting to order in the Empire Community Hall at 8:00 p.m. Friendship time: Leonard and Jody Kaiser interviewed Tony & Nita Huguley. Ron Crum thanked Keith & Barbara Collins for the camp out. Chuck Mahnke gave information for the Veteran s Parade. Pat Oletta was getting sign ups for the Children s Christmas Party. Ron announced the Christmas Parade in Modesto will be at night and Gary Renard will drive the club tuck in it. Burta thanked Ron & Donna Crum for the year of tours. Diane Kriese presented mileage pins to Mary Pat Thompson and Doug Giles 1,000 miles, Jack & Janis Martin 15,000 miles, Gwen & Roland Barber 20,000 miles, and Cliff & Myrtle Wagoner 40,000 miles. Linda Mahnke had a roster going around for updates. Burta reported that Carleen Mahffey is still very ill. Gary Renard will drive the club truck in the Veteran s Day Parade. Roland Barber & Linda Weaver reported that new cars for sale rules are being worked on and they will be meeting with the food people in January. Chuck Mahnke is sharing information with Judy Boudreau. Mary Lou Dark announced the following nominations pres. - Jerry Lutterman, V P - Elroy Eberwein, sec. Vickie Morrison, treas. Ellie Giles, board members - Mile Holmes and Walter Bandhorst which were m/s/p by Earl Heath and Lauren Campbell to be accepted as presented. Walter Brandhorst states the last seminar is to be at Herger s on safety features. He also reported on the Hubley race track and timing device. It was m/s/p by Stan Braden and Jody Kaiser that Walter make a three-track race track with timing device. Jerry Lutterman present the 2001 budget which was m/s/p by Cliff Wagoner and Mary Lou Dark. Burta reported that we underpaid our tax bill last year and will refile. Jerry reported that Bob & Cecelia Bell have not met membership requirements and that Bob Scott and Rod & Marty Rosecrants will resign. Jim DeWilms and Marshall Lewis will take the canned food and Toys for Tots again this year. Raffle winners: Megan Palmer, John Pimentel, Ron Boudreau, Lauren Campbell and Diane Kriese Christmas lights, Dave Palmer - A tool kit, Earl Heath - Model A Car, Dan Dark - flask, Mike Mahaffey - man s club watch, Liese Ott - ladies club watch, Jack Martin - Pilgrim decorations, Diane Kriese - crystal centerpiece. Name Badge Lauren Campbell - Ford belt buckle. Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. Linda Mahnke, Secretary Welcome New Members Please add Andy and Kay Anderson to your roster. Their address is: 3801 Pioneer Road, Hughson, CA 95326-9337. Their home phone is 883-4836 and cell phone is 968-0142.