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VOLUME 54 November 2015 ISSUE11

CLUB OFFICERS

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob OttVice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim KrieseSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liese OttTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Weaver

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jack Adams Alan ColquhounRon Crum Joe GonsalvesPaul Lubker Stratton Riggs

COMMITTEES

Club House Cleanup . . Art Lucero, Thoral KennerClub Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim KrieseCoalition of Calif. Car Clubs . . . . . . John CarvahloFashions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teresa GissibleGood Guy Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John CarvahloHard Luck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan ColquhounHistorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan BradenHubley Cars . . . . . . . . . . Joe and Debbie GonsalvesMAFCA and NCRG . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda MahnkeMAFFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin NelsonMileage and Attendance . . . . . . . . Ebbie DeWilmsOutstanding Member . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry LuttermanPhotographer . . . . . . . . . Merle and JoAnn BledsoePublicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon OttRaffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art and Mary Lou LuceroRefreshments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol HansenRoster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda MahnkeSafety, Truck and Property Custodian . . Fred DickScholarship . . . . . . . . . . John and Nancy PimentelScrapbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JoAnn BledsoeSunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary AdamsSwap Meet Chairmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Kriese

Keith Collins, Jack MartinTechnical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith CollinsTours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack and Janice MartinVibrator Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faye HillWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faye Hill

Some jokes, pictures and other information are obtained from other publications. We would like to thank those publications for sharing thisinformation. We are glad to share any articles in our newsletter that would be of interest to other clubs providing proper credit is given.

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 forfilling 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 alllooking forward to.

The Christmas installation dinner will be Dec.19th at 4:00 p.m. at the Elks Club in Modesto (same placeas last year). Signups will be at the November meeting or you can call me at 578-1372. Price is $100.00a 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 myhope that you offer Jim as much support as I was given, and that everyone steps up to the plate; we all needto participate.

It has been evident and quite apparent that the same people are always expected to fill the slots forofficers 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 activeas they once were.

This club has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Perhaps an older member could pair up with anewer family and do a tour together, taking the burden off of one entity while at the same time building anew and valuable friendship. If you are capable of participating in tours, you can surely help plan andorganize one. Just because the club is over 50 years old doesn’t mean that we have to stagnate and do thesame things year after year. Short tours, where we drive our cars, go for a quick lunch should beencouraged. I am not suggesting we eliminate our bus excursions or overnight tours, those are enjoyableas 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.”

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Club News and Information

November 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faye HillNovember 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mae KrieseNovember 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dianne KrieseNovember 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith CollinsNovember 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Pimentel

November 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John and Dolly TerraNovember 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul and Teresa GissibleNovember 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elroy and Betty EberweinNovember 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cliff and Myrtle WagonerNovember 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walt and Dorothy DurreNovember 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wally and Donna Nicolau

NOTICE

2016 Roundup Meeting

To be held

After Our November Meeting

At Parkview Christian Estates

Veterans Day ParadeNovember 11, 2015

Meet at 8:30 a.m. at M and 10th Streets

We go to Graceda Park when we leave the paradefor 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 theback.

Questions? Call Johnny at 402-9039.

Seat Belt WorkshopSaturday, November 14, 9:00 a.m.

Ron Crum’s Shop

Deposit: $10.00 - -- Lunch: Joe’s Famous Tri-tip

Deadline: Monday, November 9

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 AnnBledsoe, Leroy Stanton, Stan Braden, Dave Hansen,and Art Lucero.

Additional nominations will be accepted from thefloor before voting.

Christmas Installation Dinner

December 19, 4:00

Elks Club-- Modesto

Signup at the November meeting or call Bob Ottat 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 forwardto the beautiful drive for lunch at Rodz Grill. It was special. There were a variety of choices and lotsof contented smiles.

Onward to Columbia with a scenic drive through the country side. It was great to have time toappreciate the sights. Many of us had ice cream before the show even though we would be treatedto double scoops after. It was so good!

Personally, the show was exceptional. The songs brought back many memories. I saw a tear ortwo among some people. Most of us can remember the songs. We were treated to several encoresafter.

Thank you to Jack and Jean Hanney and the Hansens’ who took over for our beloved Jack andMary 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 AdamsOctober 23, 1932 – September 2015

Jack Adams and Mary joined the Modesto Area A’s in 1980. From that point on heembarked on a journey of driving and working on their Model A. They covered many miles andlead tours to many places.

Jack served the Club in various capacities including two times as Club president and, withMary, as Swap Meet Registration Chairs. He and Mary were named Outstanding Members in2008. He was always willing to pitch-in and help anyone in any way he could. He enjoyed theClub 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 GissibleEra Fashion News ….From Teresa GissibleEra Fashion News ….From Teresa GissibleEra 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’malways surprised when they don’t RUN! Then, you can forget about guests too! Anyway, bed jackets are a littlepasse, 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 majorgarment, unless it was a matching set. Era styles didn’t change much in the four years as you can see from thepictures. I can remember my Grandmother wearing blanket style robes like this. Fond memories.

To all of you, I’d like to wish you aVery Happy Thanksgiving

COORDINATED NIGHTWEAR

In spite of the changing waistline of general fashion, robes and negligees changed very little during the Model A era. Theearly ones usually had a one-button or tie closure low at the left hip, with collar and lapels extended to the closure. If thegarment had a sash, it was wrapped at the level of the button or tie. The lapels continued under the sash to the point ofclosure. 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 shortsleeves; 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 patchpocket. 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 lacetrim, 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 femininelove 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/W1928

C. This beacon cloth bathrobe has wide bands of satin trim in the long shawlcollar, front edges, deep cuffs, and big pockets. A cord with tassels girdles thewaist. Montgomery Ward, F/W 1928

D. A beautiful lounging robe of velveteen corduroy, lined, or unlined. The largeshawl collar, kimono sleeves, and pocket are edged with two rows of satin ribbonruffles, side sash closing. Montgomery Ward, F/W 1928

E. This blanket robe in assorted patterns features a collar, useful pockets, and afancy tasseled cord girdle. Montgomery Ward, S/S 1929

F. Softly feminine in style, is this lovely new negligee of lustrous printed silk andRayon satin with deep sleeve ruffles and gathered flare flounce of solid matchingcolor satin. National Bellas Hess, S/S 1930

Fashions Continued

G. The popular Coolie coat in imported Japanese challis. Japanese floral designon 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 ofRayon 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 deChine, or even lightweight wool or wool crepe. These were worn for warmth while reading in bed, or just for the feelingof 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 Ottby Linda Mahnke

The adventure started Saturday morning out at the Fruit Yard. Our first stop was in Snelling forgas and to meet up with the rest of the group. 49 travelers in 14 Model A’s and 11 modern carsheaded 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 readyso we had a chance for some rest before meeting our tour leaders Paul and Teresa to head up the roadto the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad for dinner, the train ride and campfire. After thedinner we all loaded into the train cars, some open to the sky and enjoyed a narrated ride through thepine trees. After an evening of being entertained by campfire singing, it was back onto the train for amoon 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 fewcars including Jack and Jean Hanney’s parked on the side of the road. It seems a deer had decided tojump out in front of their car. No one was hurt, well maybe the deer, although he had gotten up andrun away after smashing a few parts on the front of their car. The parts and pieces were gathered andJack 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 enjoytouring around the Oakhurst and Yosemite area. I believe one car had to be towed back to the hoteland 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 theanswers to 10 questions about how much we know about our club President Bob Ott. Questions werelike what sport did Bob play in school, how long have he and Sharon been married, how old was Bobwhen he came to the USA, fun stuff. The winners were Linda Mahnke and Ron Crum, second wasDebbie Gonsalves, third was a tie with Ebbie DeWilms winning that. We were then all off to dinneron our own.

Everyone loaded up Monday morning in small groups to head home or explore the area a littlemore. 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 theSouthern 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 toKalamazoo. 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 theFoundation.

All Model A people should be very proud because the museum is paid for and theendowment 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 forModel A Day. Carol and I were given the job to inventory 13 boxes of donated historicalmaterial. 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. KeithCollins 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, EugeneFarkas, Claude “Red” Grow, and George DeAngelis were inducted into the Model A Hall ofFame 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 inMarshall’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 mannequinstands at the front of the car. It is an impressive display that we can all be proud of. Our clubname is also prominently displayed as a major donor right by the front door. This, too, we canall be proud of. It was a worth-while, productive trip. Everyone should put the museum on theirbucket list of things to do.

Here is a photo taken on a tour in 2009 of Marshall dressed in Model Aattire.

News of the Past

by: Burta Herger

50 Years Ago - November 1965

The meeting of the Modesto Area Chapter Model AFord Club was held in Hughson.

Officers elected were: president-George Nunes, vicepresident- Howard Knapp, and secretary-treasurer-FranThiel.

A party was held where everyone dressed in eraclothes 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 8:02p.m. The Hergers introduced Paul & Ronna Lubker (2nd

meeting), Jim Mahaffey (1st meeting), and Helmut fromAustria, husband of Frank’s niece.

Stu thanked all for the surprise housewarming lastSunday.

The Waters will lead the tour to Fallon House inColumbia. The Olettas will put on the Kiddie’s ChristmasParty in the Eagle’s Hall. Hank Welch will attend ameeting of the CCC in Fresno where a bill wanting to taxthe sale of new and left over parts requiring a receipt willbe discussed. Club will pay for Hank’s gas and lunch.At the Christmas Banquet there will be a box for Toys forTots and canned food.

Donna Crum was the only one interested in enteringthe Christmas Parade. The club voted to pay the $10entrance 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 radiatorclock, Herger - gas pump, Noxon - gear shift knob,Barber - lap robe, Farrow - era necklace. Webber - Fordglasses. Farrow - era compact, Oletta - panel deliverybank, Woolf - gas pump phone, Lutterman - era fox stole,Braden - cast iron Model A Car, Morrison - era men’ssocks 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 theEmpire Community Hall at 8:00 p.m.Friendship time: Leonard and Jody Kaiser interviewedTony & Nita Huguley.

Ron Crum thanked Keith & Barbara Collins for thecamp out. Chuck Mahnke gave information for theVeteran’s Parade. Pat Oletta was getting sign ups for the

Children’s Christmas Party. Ron announced theChristmas Parade in Modesto will be at night and GaryRenard will drive the club tuck in it. Burta thanked Ron &Donna Crum for the year of tours.

Diane Kriese presented mileage pins to Mary PatThompson and Doug Giles 1,000 miles, Jack & JanisMartin 15,000 miles, Gwen & Roland Barber 20,000miles, 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’sDay Parade.

Roland Barber & Linda Weaver reported that new“cars for sale rules” are being worked on and they will bemeeting with the food people in January. Chuck Mahnkeis sharing information with Judy Boudreau.

Mary Lou Dark announced the following nominationspres. - Jerry Lutterman, V P - Elroy Eberwein, sec. VickieMorrison, treas. Ellie Giles, board members - MileHolmes and Walter Bandhorst which were m/s/p by EarlHeath and Lauren Campbell to be accepted as presented.

Walter Brandhorst states the last seminar is to be atHerger’s on safety features. He also reported on theHubley race track and timing device. It was m/s/p by StanBraden and Jody Kaiser that Walter make a three-trackrace track with timing device.

Jerry Lutterman present the 2001 budget which wasm/s/p by Cliff Wagoner and Mary Lou Dark.Burta reported that we underpaid our tax bill last year andwill refile.

Jerry reported that Bob & Cecelia Bell have not metmembership requirements and that Bob Scott and Rod &Marty Rosecrants will resign.

Jim DeWilms and Marshall Lewis will take thecanned food and Toys for Tots again this year.

Raffle winners: Megan Palmer, John Pimentel, RonBoudreau, Lauren Campbell and Diane Kriese Christmaslights, Dave Palmer - “A” tool kit, Earl Heath - Model ACar, Dan Dark - flask, Mike Mahaffey - man’s clubwatch, 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 MembersPlease add Andy and Kay Anderson to

your roster. Their address is: 3801 PioneerRoad, Hughson, CA 95326-9337. Theirhome phone is 883-4836 and cell phone is968-0142.