August 2017 Omaha, Nebraska President's Message Hello Model A Enthusiasts, This summer continues to roll along rapidly. We are reaching the end of July and there is more to come. We have the Wheels at the Fort coming up on August 20 th. The By -Law Review Committee has been working very hard on our review of the By-Laws and the Procedure Book. I used the Procedure book a little this year, but it needs updating. Hopefully it will be ready and of great use to the next President and Board Members. Janet Graves has skillfully used her computer skills to keep us organized, which is very much appreciated. I look forward to seeing our members at the next General Meeting. Well, I have been puttering around World War One again. I was curious about the Tanks built by the Ford Company. The Ford 3-Ton M 1918 was one of the first light tanks designed by the U.S.. This little tank was a small two-man, one-gun tank. It was armed with a M1919 Browning machine gun and could reach a maximum speed of 8 mph. The 3-Ton had a 17-gallon tank that gave it a maximum range of 34 miles (Wikipedia). This design was started in the middle of 1918. It had two Model T Ford engines which were controlled by the driver, who was seated at the front. The gunner was beside the driver who had control of a.30/06 machine gun. This gun sat on a limited - traverse mount with about 550 rounds of ammunition. Initially 15 vehicles were produced and one was sent to France for tests. A contract for 15,000 tanks was awarded; however, the U.S. Tank Corps felt it did not meet the requirements they wanted. This contract ended by the Armistice which left the original fifteen tanks produced. (Wikipedia) I guess it was back to the drawing board until the next war. The First World War brought a lot of different languages and cultures together. So a lot of new slang came out of their togetherness in the trenches. The Americans were the Doughboys (there are a few theories for this)& Yanks, The British were Tommys & Kitchener s Army, The French were Poilu ( frontline) or Frog (frog eater), a soldier in a Scottish regiment were Jocks, A Kiwi was a New Zealand soldier, an Italian soldier was Macaroni. The Portuguese soldiers were Pork & Beans. The Germans were called Fritz, Krout (derogatory), Huns (also derogatory), Boche (derived from French caboche or blockhead, stubborn) & Jerry (sympathetic nickname). In World War I History: Front Line Slang by David Hunt, he states that is a psychological phenomenon that simultaneously identified and bound together those who shared the horrors and conditions of trench warfare and excluded those who didn t. Like civilians, politicians at home, generals and staff officers. Slang also allowed the men to avoid using terms like death, killed, and died and even renamed and trivialized the weapons of war into something less threatening. Slang also allowed commentary on nonlethal subjects such as the quality of the food and, of course, officers. Front line troops oftentimes felt more kinship with the enemy occupying the opposing trenches than those in the rear. (Hunt, David, WWI History: Front Line Slang, Oct. 2016. Words that we still use today are: Gone West (killed, dead), Landowner (dead & buried), rest camp (cemetery). pushing up daisies. A Whizz-Bang (a high velocity shell), Barrage (An excessive # or quantity), The Big Push (1916 Battle of the Somme- British), The Big Show ( Meuse- Argonne Offensive- American), Brass Hats (High Ranking Officers), to break new ground (to do something not 1 done beforeprobably reference to digging a new trench), chatting (lice were sometimes called chatts. And the soldiers would spend many hours visiting while removing them from their clothing, has been used since the 16 th century), Chew the fat (to sulk, be resentful- has lost its negative connotation since the war), Chow (started in Maritime 19 th century-in the Great War it passed on to the other services), dud (failure to explode), give her the gun (accelerating an engine), Kaput (done for), No Man s Land (acquired its military meaning in WWI), nose dive (sharp descent/ decline today, originally a fighter pilots tactic), tail spin (airplane term now means out of control ), over the top (today means the final plunge or doing something dangerous), put a sock in it (shut up), up against the wall (started with firing squads, now means in serious difficulties ), & thingumajig ( humorous substitute for a name unknown or forgotten due to the fast advances in technology during WWI). Well, I hope you had fun reading this. I hope it was not a dud, sometimes I feel like I am in a tailspin or in a nose dive. I will send this off to no man s land to be printed by some modern thingamajig. You get the picture! Stay Calm & Carry On, Sincerely. Esther
Upcoming Events August 12 Regular Meeting August 18 FRIDAY Eat out at Twisted Tail in Beebeetown, Iowa (see below) August 20 Vintage Wheels at the Fort Car Show (see p. 3) August 26 Club Picnic (see p. 4) August 27 Board Meeting (see below) Club events after August - September 16 International Model A Day SAVE THE DATE (see p. 8) October?? Cemetery Tour details TBA October 27-29 Bus trip to Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan (see p. 6) August Board Meeting August 27 th, Sunday afternoon, 2-4pm, Sump Library, Papillion MONTHLY EAT-OUT NEWS by Anne Krueger (402-393-8274, akru@cox.net) The July eat out was at Romeo s on North 90th. See the happy diners below Although it was a busy night, Romeo s accommodated our extra drop-ins as best they could. That handsome young man in front is Gavin, Jeff Graves girlfriend s son, sitting next to Tami, Jeff s girlfriend, and Jeff. Also attending, were Bob and Mary McKinney, Ed & Sue Dellinger, Don & Janet Graves. In the booth in back were El & Dot Gertner and Bob & Janet Benton. Yay! Tacoritos!! August Eat-out: FRIDAY, August 18th at 6:30PM : Twisted Tail in Beebeetown, IA http://www.twistedtailbbtown.com This is a popular eat-out. FRIDAY night is Baby Back Ribs night. Sunset on August 18 is at 8:17PM so you might want to drive your Model A! If so, here is a map that avoids the Interstate: Directions from Missouri Valley to BeeBeeTown, Iowa from maps.google.com If you want cookie, bring cookie Head south on S 6th St toward E Ontario St 0.4 mi Turn left onto Canal St 0.5 mi Continue onto 335th St 5.3 mi Slight left toward 335th St 220 ft PLAN AHEAD FOR THIS EAT-OUT: Thursday, September 21: Dundee Dell If you would rather take the Interstate, see the map and diretions on p.2 of this newsletter. Meeting Treats Thank you to Karen Wickey and Marilyn Cahalane for bringing treats to July Meeting. The McKinneys are the lone treat providers signed up for the August meeting. They need HELP. Please call Anne Krueger if you can help! 2
Upcoming Events VINTAGE WHEELS AT THE FORT, Sunday August 20 The date for our fifth annual WHEELS AT THE FORT car show and family fun event at Fort Omaha is rapidly approaching. As in past years.this event can use the help of every member of the Meadowlark Club to make it a successful event. A sign-up sheet was offered at the July meeting and will be available again at the August 12 th meeting. This sign-up helps us plan to cover all the duties necessary to make this another wonderful day for the participants and guests who have made this an annual event. However, if you cannot choose a task, simply come to the show location at Fort Omaha and we will welcome your help with set-up of tents, ropes, food tent, etc beginning at 8:30. Or you can help with parking vehicles. We hope to have more parking assistance than in past years to avoid even the remotest possibility of damage to show vehicles or public safety. We will also need volunteers to spend an hour during the day monitoring traffic at 2 or 3 locations and to drive a golf cart to help guests up the hill from the public parking lot. The food tent is always happy for volunteers to give the chefs and wait staff a break. There are also many small brief tasks like moving chairs, helping entertainers move equipment, etc. which make the day go smoother. Everyone is welcome to pitch in at any time. We also welcome anyone who is willing to participate in the free Rides in a Vintage Car activity. This is a very popular event and with more drivers and cars participating everyone can have time to relax between trips around the parade ground. And, of course, when this is all over we need volunteers to help tear down and clean up the grounds. None of this is hard work and the more helping hands we have the easier and more fun we will have. Pick up some hand-outs for the event at the August meeting and spread the word among your friends to attend this fun event, either with a show vehicle or just to enjoy a fun family day at the Fort. Call Barney Deden with specific questions or concerns. 402-558-3314 or barney@deden.net See more photos from the 2016 Vintage Wheels at the Fort at this Google Photo site. 3
Meadowlark Club Picnic Enjoy the fading days of summer with your fellow Model A ers at the Papillion Park Shelter on Saturday, August 26 th. We have reservations from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Mike and I are hoping to have our Model A dependable for the drive. The main entrée will be Fried Chicken. Please sign up at the meeting and of course, all are asked to bring a side dish. We hope to start the meal at 11:30. I will bring the paper products, silverware and drinks consisting of Lemonade and water. Mike and I will be out on a RV trip returning on Aug 23 rd. Feel free to call me on my cell if you want to sign up or cancel. 402-290-2894. See you then!! Marilyn Cahalane Joslyn Castle Car Cruise Sunday, September 3 12-4PM This great event at Joslyn Castle has been moved to September 3 this year in hopes of cooler weather. It is really cool to see all kinds of vehicles displayed around this beautiful castle. Information and Registration Form are online here. Proceeds benefit the preservation and programs of the Joslyn Castle Grandparents Day at Golden Living Saturday, September 10th at Golden Living Ann Joseph, the Director of Activities at the Golden Living Center, has invited the Meadowlark Model A Club and the Centennial Model T Club to display their cars for the residents of the home again this year. Last year we had 14 A s and 10 T s lined up in the parking lot for residents and their families to enjoy. Ann will provide an afternoon of music, food, cold drinks and fun. This is a good opportunity to meet and visit with members of the Centennial Model T Club and mingle with the resident senior citizens and some older veterans at the home. Plan to meet at my (Barney) shop at 3301 South 66 th Avenue Circle, (just north of 66 th Avenue Circle and Grover Streets) anytime between 1:30 and 2:15 September 10th. We will leave together at 2:30 for the 5 minute drive to Golden Living at 5505 Grover Street. Questions? Call or email 402-558-3314 barney@deden.net Inland Truck Open House Tentiave Date: Sept 14. More next month. A s at Arbor Lodge Sunday, September 17 We are also invited to the Apple Jack Festival in Nebraska City on September 17. The cars attending will be parked around Arbor Lodge. This is a great chance to visit this historic mansion, if you haven t done so before. The contact person is Gayle Hanshaw. Anyone with questions, suggestions and/or comments may contact Gayle via email: vghanshaw@aol.com or phone: 402-570-8623. 4
Past Events Tour to Highway 66 Concourse Classic A really hot day! Great time for an indoor car show! 109 beautiful cars and motorcycles. Punctuated by four parachute jumpers Meadowlark members were well represented in the cars on display, although not all with Model As: Miller s 1914 T, Graves A-400 & Taxi, Bowden s 1950 Woodie & Olsen s 1939 Lincoln Zephyr. Followed by a nice lunch of ribs and pot luck dishes at McKinneys 5
Bus Trip to Hickory Corners FAQs How many have signed up so far? 46 paid deposits and a couple of promises Can I invite my friends? Yes, we still have open seats, but do it soon Where can I find the reservation form? http://meadowlarks.omahaneb.org/ gilmore.pdf Who should I write the check to? Meadowlark Model A Ford Club When is the final payment due? September 9, but please pay as soon as you can. Total is $135 minus $50 deposit is a remainder of $85 ($170 for two) Can I get a refund if I pay the deposit and then find out I can t go? Yes, until August 8 What hotel will we stay at? Four Points Sheraton in Kalamzaoo. Call 269-385-3922 and make reservations for Oct. 27 and 28. Tell them you are with the Meadowlark Model A Club. Or go to https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/book/ Meadowlark to reserve your room. Can I bring my big cooler? No, a little one like a 6-pack cooler that will fit under the seat is ok. No alcohol, please. NEEDED Ken Grigsby is in need of pistons and rods to be used to make trophies for the 2018 Skills Car show. Please contact him if you have any. We will need members of an Election Committee soon. Please think about serving in this capacity. Gretna Parade Eleven Model A's and 1 Thunderbird participated in the ever popular Gretna Days Parade this year. Weather wise it couldn't get much better with temps in the lower eighties. It is always fun lining up when cars are trying to go both directions on a street with one lane open. After the parade we ate lunch at Langdon's. Langdon's has supported the club by sponsoring a trophy in the Skills car show these past 3 years. We had great opportunity to socialize waiting for the parade and at lunch. Those who participated were Greg and Priscilla Bowden, daughter and grand daughter, John and Kristy Leddy and family, Barney Deden, El and Dot Gertner, Bob Benton, Brian and Jodie Gernandt and daughter, Randall and Cori Vance and family, Steve Zikmund, Bruce and Lori Rima, Charlie Earnest, past members Ray and Linda Crisman, and Dale Jergensen. Submitted by Dale Jergensen 6
Past Events Pawnee City Tour The McKinneys set up a nice tour to Pawnee City. On the way, we stopped to see the beautifully restored St. Anthony s Catholic Church in Steinauer. In Pawnee City, our main stop was the Pedal Clinic, where over 600 Pedal Cars and lots more are on display, with a bonus of two Model As in the garage. Another bonus was a restored service station next door with a 30 Pontiac Coupe under restoration. We had lunch at the Schilling Bridge Winery. It was a little early for wine so most of us had their excellent Root Beer. Then, we drove to Auburn where we dined and stayed for the night at Arbor Manor. Dave and Esther Miller were on their maiden voyage in their new 1931 Town Sedan. Others on the trip were Bob & Mary McKinney, Don & Karen Noodell, and Don & Janet Graves We drove through some beautiful country in southeast Nebraska. Besides the very green corn and soybean fields, there were lots of wild flowers. The Florida Blue Lettuce wild flower seemed to attract Painted Lady Butterflies. They were fluttering all around us and some hitched a ride on our raditators. We made a few butterfly eviction stops. 7
Member News Contact Karen Wickey (402-217-5342; rednailsantoes1955@yahoo.com) if you have any member news, good or bad, that you would like to share. Lucky Bob beat the knife last month. He was all set to have the roto-rooter treatment on a carotid artery when the doc decided maybe the equivalent of Liquid Plumber would do the trick. Let s all hope. Karen Wickey s brother was in an industrial accident somewhere in the Northwest. Karen has gone to help with the situation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Karen, her brother, and all of their family. MAFCA is now on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ modelafordclubofamerica Tech Talk Second Try: The parts are in, so let s talk about the two-tooth steering column. It has several parts that need careful examination to see if they are usable again. We ll take a close look at all those parts and then assemble the puzzle. Don Birthdays and Anniversaries August Day Name Event 7 Gayle Hanshaw Birthday 9 Mike Tritsch Birthday 12 Barbara Bunch Birthday 14 Jim & Jill Musel Anniversary 15 Lori Rima Birthday 16 Judy Beckman Birthday 17 Ken Krueger Birthday 23 Becca Gernandt Birthday 28 Tom Beiriger Birthday 29 Anne Krueger Birthday 31 Jan Hartenhoff Birthday 31 Carol Hendrix Birthday September Day Name Event 6 Ken & Melody Grigsby Anniversary 8 John & Kristy Leddy Anniversary 10 Verl Chase Birthday 11 Charlie & Suzanne Anniversary Earnest 17 Don Graves Birthday 24 Janet Benton Birthday 25 John Leddy Birthday 29 Jeff Graves Birthday The Grand International Model A Day 100K Tour September 16 Be sure to save the day See hints > More details next month The Grand International Model A Day 100K Tour 8
Members may place FOR SALE or WANTED ads in this newsletter for free space permitting. Send the information to the newsletter editor, Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org). Business card ads (like those below) are $12 per year for members and $24 per year for non-members. If you would like to place one of these ads or know a business who would like to, contact our Treasurer, Janet Graves. We could use a few more ads to support the newsletter. If you know of a business that might like to advertise here, please ask for a business card. We will put the ad in for one month and send a copy to the business to help them decide if they want to continue for a year. To advertise in our newsletter, please contact our ad manager at Meadowlark Ad Manager, PO Box 6011, Omaha, Nebraska, 68106 or MeadowlarkModelAFordClub@winstream.net This spot FOR RENT If you know of a business that might like to advertise here, please ask for a business card & give it to Janet Graves. We will put the ad in for one month and send a copy to the business to help them decide if they want to continue for a year. Please patronize our advertisers and tell them you saw their ad in our newsletter. 9
N 42 nd ST The Meadowlark Club is a chapter of both national clubs. This is the official publication of the Meadowlark Chapter. Members may publish at no cost, ads for items wanted, for sale, or trade. They are also invited to submit technical Model A information and other interesting tidbits. Material should reach the editor by the last Saturday of the month. The Newsletter Editor is Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org, 402-453-7166) MAFCA http://www.mafca.com/ MARC http://www.modelaford.org/ Club Address: PO Box 6011, Omaha, NE 68106 2017 Officers President Esther Miller 402-593-2009 daemiller@cox.net VP/ Pres. Bob McKinney 402-332-3993 MaryBobMcKinney@cox.net Secretary Sue Dellinger 402-298-8549 suened@jagwireless.net Treasurer Janet Graves 402-453-7166 janet@omahaneb.org 2017 Board Members Howard Denker 402-333-1393 popoutomaha@centurylink.net Lee Hendrix 402-895-2432 leehndx@gmail.com Anne Krueger 402-393-8274 akru@cox.net Don Graves 402-453-7166 don@omahaneb.org Karen Noodell 402-234-6110 dn20256@windstream.net Monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month (except January) at 6:30PM at the Douglas County Health Center in the Town Hall. 42 nd & Woolworth Ave. in Omaha. Guests are welcome. See map and directions below. Our regular meeting place (Woolworth is 5 blocks north of Center ST): Enter on the south side of the building at ground level, go past the reception desk, and take the elevator to 1 st floor. Our meeting is in the Town Hall. Membership dues for the Meadowlark Club are $24.00 per year prorated monthly for new members. Membership in one of the national clubs is required. You may join both national clubs if you wish. MAFCA dues are $40.00 per year and MARC dues are $45.00 per year. Prospective Members: Please call Membership Chairman, Don Graves, (402-453-7166) for more information. Club web address: http://meadowlarks.omahaneb.org Club web master: Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org) Newsletter editor: Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org)