July 2015

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Spoken Wheels is the monthly publication of the Santa Anita A’sbased in Arcadia, California. The organization is dedicated to therestoration, preservation and enjoyment of the Model A Ford.It is a chapter of the national organization, MAFCA (Model AFord Club of America). Meetings are held on the last Friday ofmost months at the Arcadia Red Cross facility , 376 HuntingtonDrive, Arcadia California. Mailing address PO Box 660904, Arcadia.Web Site www.santaanitaas.org

General MeetingFriday, July 31 - 7:30 PMArcadia Red Cross, 376 Huntington Dr., Arcadia

ProgramOur speaker for July will be our fellow Santa Anita memberWilbert Smith PHD. Wilbert's topic will be about how toprotect and grow your retirement savings and investmentsin this economic market. He is a licensed financial advisorand an Independent Agent with Allstate Insurance.  He isan excellent speaker and will try to keep his topic at a veryunderstandable level. Let us welcome him -  Oooga!

President’s message - Bob travis fiction and fact

Arcadia, CA

Santa Anita Members CelebrateIndependence Day on July 4th

Well, the fourth of July has come and gone and I want totalk about hot dogs. That’s right, hot dogs. Did you know that1.5 million pounds of hot dogs were consumed on the fourthand Tracy Butkus (Perry) tells me that her company sold186,000 pounds in the Southern California area and we (theSanta Anita A’s) consumed 12 pounds of those! What a great celebration thanks to Mickey Fruchter andwife Bea, Marlin and Elaine, Sheri Johnson, John and CarolEmanuelli, Nancy Sharpe for the great pastries and BobMoore for the wonderful watermelon. Last, but not least,thanks to Tracy for contributing the hot dogs.

I have never considered myself to be a picnic kind of guybut I sure got excited about the one coming up on August 1��when we celebrate the club’s 40�� anniversary. Make it a truefamily affair, bring the kids, grand kids, cousins, relations andeven friends. Finally sign up at this month’s meeting. See you there,and remember - Drive an A every day.

The Santa Anita A’s - The first forty yearsPart Three – 20 years ago – 1995 by Bob Travis

The calendar year began with Elaine Perry as President,Toni Caswell as Vice President, Paulette Bruns as Secretaryand Trudy Ashby as Treasurer. (Take note – All ladies werein charge). The directors were Sig Caswell, Dick Thompson,Dick Canzoneri, Ellen Truesdell and Harold Baquet. TheSpoken Wheels editor was Cliff Mount. The paper had takenon a highly professional look. In the January issue Elainewas remarking about how time flies. I think she was justglad that half of her term as President was past. The annualauction was held this month (I had no idea that the auctionhad been around this long). Marlin wrote a very nice articlein tribute to his wife and their trip to Tacoma. Why theywent is unclear. The paper also included a notice of theforthcoming Big Three Auto part auction in San Diegoduring February which had become an annual outing forthe club. There were 18 advertisers in the issue.

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Eighteen Santa Anita A’s Model A’s and one Chevyparticipated in the South Pasadena Parade.

July31 - General Meeting

August 1 - San Dimas Park 40�� Anniversary Tour , see page 410 - Ladies Brunch - Annia’s, El Monte Airport, 11:00 AM12 - Board Meeting -7:00 PM. Emanuelli’s home.19 - Ladies Hat Day, see page 422 - Santa Anita A's Pancake Breakfast, see page 423 - San Fernando Valley Model A club swap meet26 - General Meeting

September12 - Chapman University, Huell Howser Exhibit Tour13 - Car show - Santa Anita Retirement Center, 5600 Gracewoood, Temple City, 2:00 PM - 4 PM, Contact Joe Farino 626-445-458919 - International Model A Day25 - Pot Luck Dinner Meeting, details TBA26 - Battleship U.S.S. Iowa Tour27 - Paradise Valley Club Swap Meet, San Bernardino

October 3 - Homestead Museum, Ticket to The 20's Tour17 - Temple City Fall Festival and Car Show24 - Vista Steam Engine Museum Overnight Tour

November 7 - Graber Olive House Tour20 - General meeting, Note date change, one week early

December 6 - Arabian Horse show tour at Cal Poly12 - Christmas Party, Details TBA27 - Holiday Motor Excursion Tour

OFFICERSPresident: Bob Travis 626-574-0665Vice President: John McDannel 626-791-3221Secretary: Elaine Perry 626-443-0638Treasurer: Sheri Johnson 626-446-3367

BOARD of DIRECTORS Carol Emanuelli 626-286-5267 Mickey Fruchter, 626-797-2048 Immediate Past President Jerry Lampassi 909-899-6015 Don McBride 626-792-8652 Rick Phillips 626-447-0611

COMMITTEE CHAIRSAccessories: AC Byrd 323-721-1996Activities:Elaine Perry 626-443-0638Advertising:Dick Canzoneri 626-358-8182Club Liaison: Don McBride 626-792-8652Fashion Coordinator:

Bonnie Nelson 626-614-0528Ladies’ Day: Carol Emanuelli & 626-286-5267 Bonnie Nelson 626-614-0528Low End Boys: Marlin Perry 626-443-0638 With Brad Balmot, Ted Bruns, John Emanuelli, Louie Formia, Mickey Fruchter, Dick Homet, Gene Reinhardt, Randy Gross, Larry Rummens and Chris Wickersham.Membership: Randy Harper 626-357-6442

Participation Record Keeper: Jim Frick 626-303-5233Phone Committee: Board ofDirectorsRaffle – Ladies’: Bea Fruchter 626-797-2048Raffle – Men’s: Jack Dawson 818-790-6592Raffle - 50-25-25: Josie Byrd 323-721-1996Refreshment Host: Nancy Stancil & 626-448-0457 Nancy Sharpe 626-359-1751Refreshment Sign-ups: Carolyn McBride 626-792-8652Restorer Articles: Keith Smith 661-298-0625Roster: Joe Wilson 818-790-0995Seminars: Marlin Perry 626-443-0638Southern CA MAFCA RegionalRepresentative: Marlin Perry 626-443-0638Spoken Wheels: Editor - Joe Wilson 818-790-0995

Proofers - Olive Moore & Elaine PerryMailers - Elaine Perry & Sally Baquet

Sunshine Lady: Joyce Travis 626-574-0665Technical Director: Bob Travis 626-574-0665Tours Director: Jim Kroeger 26-710-6592

Webmaster:Eric Sandberg 818-330-9311

Youth Outreach: John Emauelli 626-286-5267

Santa Anita A’s Mailing Address:PO Box 660904 Arcadia, CA 91006Web Site: www.santaanitaas.org

calendar of events

sunshine lady - Joyce TravisGet well cards were sent to:Frank Ibinski, Art Moore, Leroy Gilbert & Jim Constantian

cookie bringers alert - Carolyn McBrideThis month’s Cookie People are: Josie Byrd, Ruth AnnLeVay, Bonnie Nelson (No-sugar)

officers, board & chairs

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photo donorsThis month’s photo donors are: John Emanuelli, JoeWilson, Bob Moore and Olive Moore.

Think About It

I’ve got to stop saying “How stupid can you be?”Too many people are taking it as a challenge.

I didn’t make it to the gym today. That makes it 5years in a row.

A BIG THANK YOU! From Mickey FruchterMany thanks to Bob & Joyce Travis for opening theirlovely home for our 4�� of July BBQ. They and theirentire family were terrific in helping to make the event asuccess. Also, thanks to Carol & John Emauelli, SheriJohnson, Bea Fruchter, Bob Moore, Marlin & Elaine Perryand Tracy Butkus-Perry for all their hard work and theirdevotion to the Santa Anita A’s. While I am at it, thanksto Vicky Bartlett for putting on a fantastic pre-paradecoffee and “all that one could ask for” semi-banquet.

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Here are the new members who joined in the last sixmonths. Welcome them into our club.

Steve & Kathy Concidine626-335-2755, cell 626-260-7214113 Pflueger Ave, Glendora, CA 91741sconcidine@yahoo.comJoined Feb. 2015, 1931 Victoria

Mel & Maria Foye626-334-2680, cell 626-712-4773230 N. Viceroy Ave., Azusa, CA 91702melfoye@earthlink.netJoined Feb., 2015

Chuck Mauch & Maurine St. Gaudensno land line, Cell 626-674-0660697 Magnolia Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106ma659@earthlink.netJoined Feb. 2015, 29 roadster PU

August Birthdays 1 - Alice Mount 2 - Mike Kniest 5 - Terry Mills 8 - John Knox11 - Julie Reinhardt17 - Marlene Martinez18 - Barbara Dawson19 - Paulette Bruns22 - Sheri Johnson27 - Diana Kincart28 - Soli Solomon & Jackie Bordman29 - Jerry Lampassi Jr.

birthdays & anniversaries

new members

August Anniversaries 4 - Marlin & Elaine Perry 6 - Mickey & Bea Fruchter 8 - Joe & Sue Guarrera10 - Larry & Gloria Metz19 - Joe & Barbara Farino27 - David & Patty Lutz28 - John & Mary McDannel30 - Richard & Sandra Loe

Kevin BrownEl Monte29 SedanJoined April 24, 2015

Dave Galassi & Deborah Symons626-390-3492 Cell2174 Crary St., Pasadena, CA, 91104restyourcase@live.comJoined June, 2015

new member spotlight by bob harbicht

Steve & Kathy Concidine

To be writing about Steve & Kathy as“new members” is a little strange;they are actually re-cycled members.In fact, Steve was President of our clubback in the late-80’s and Kathy hasserved on the Board! They left the clubfor 20 years or so.

A year or so back, we honored our past Presidents and theywere invited to the meeting. On their way home theydiscussed what a fun group of people the Santa Anita A’s areand decided that maybe they should get back into the club.

Shortly after that a friend (a past Mayor of Glendora wherethey live) came by the house. It happened that Steve hadhelped get this gentleman’s Model A running about 20 yearsago. The friend had decided he wanted to sell his Model Aand wanted to know if Steve would like to buy it. So Steve& Kathy became the proud owners of a 1931 Victoria. Notlong after, they decided they wanted an open car too andpurchased a ’29 Phaeton. Sound familiar to anyone?

Both Steve & Kathy were born in Los Angeles and have livedin this area all their lives. They have two sons, one who is tobe married in September. Helping to plan the wedding makeslife a little hectic right now. Their other son has threechildren and lives in Burbank, perfect spoiling distance. Aswith many of us, their grandchildren are a major part of theirlives.

They are both retired school teachers and loved their careers.Kathy fills her time with scrap booking, line dancing, goingto the gym, and Christmas. She decorates from 15 to 20trees every Christmas, utilizing her collection of Hallmarkornaments. She has so many decorating supplies that Stevehad to build a shed in the backyard to hold them all.

Steve loves motorcycling and owns two Harleys. He alsoenjoys snowboarding. They love traveling both aroundAmerica and Europe.

Welcome back Steve & Kathy.

Susan Homet626-798-4964, cell 909-360-30301930 Minoru Dr., Altadena ,CA, 91001susan.homet@gmail.comJoined April, 2015

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Santa Anita A’s Pancake BreakfastSaturday August 22ⁿ�, 9:00 AM

The Santa Anita A’s Pancake Breakfastwill be held at Wilderness Park in Arcadiaon Saturday August 22nd. There will aTech. Seminar for the men and a game forthe ladies.

This year there will be a cost of $2.00 per person to helpcover the cost of the food and park. We will have pancakes,sausage, eggs, coffee and juice. There will be prizes for theladies games and lots of fun. This year Bob Moore hasvolunteered to cook your pancakes.

We need to know in advance how many pancakes to puton the griddle, so you will need to sign up and pay at the Julymeeting. If you are unable to attend meeting call Elaine Perry(626) 443-0638. The deadline is Aug. 17��.

Direction to the park: North on Santa Anita to Elkins, turnright on Elkins, go east to Highland Oaks, turn left on HighlandOaks to Wilderness Park. It is on the right up the hill.

We need helpers to work in the kitchen, making coffee,cooking eggs etc. If you can help please sign up at the generalmeeting.

SIGN UP AT MEETING

coming eventsSanta Anita A’s 40�� Anniversary PicnicSaturday, August 1 by Mickey Fruchter

Meet at the west end of the Duarte - Walmart Parkinglot at 10:00 AM.

This is the first and only 40�� anniversary picnic we willever have. We need a few helpers to assist with the “Limbo”,“Bean Bag Toss” and “Hula Hoop Contest”. Prizes will beawarded. The Club will provide hamburgers, buns, tomatoes,lettuce and condiments. We will also provide watermelon,drinks and ice cream. You can bring something to share withyour family and fellow members (i.e. cookies or?)

We have about 50 who have signed up and we have roomfor more…So, if you have not signed up and you would liketo join us…PLEASE let Mickey know. I could use a few helpersfor the picnic…so please let me know if you could assist.I really need to know how many to expect. As the Picnic isthe day after our general meeting it will be too late to buymore food, drinks and etc.

Call Mickey at (626) 797-2048 and let me hear from youby Monday, July 27th. Hope you can all join us in thiscelebration.

LADIES “HAT” DAYWednesday, August 19 by Carol Emanuelli

This year’s Ladies “Hat” Day willfeature a luncheon with a fashionshow of hats presented by theGoorin Bros Hat Shop, Pasadena. The event will be held onWednesday, August 19, 2015, at theAlmansor Court, 700 SouthAlmansor Street, in Alhambra, CA.The time for this event is 11:30 AMto 3:30 PM. The cost for members is $15.16 and $25.16 for yourguest. Deadline for reservations and payment is August 5.Make your check payable to the Santa Anita A’s, but mail itto Carol Emanuelli, 9842 Key West Street, Temple City, CA91780. If you have any questions or need directions pleasecall Carol at (626) 286-5267. Attendees are encouraged to wear any kind of hat youdesire. Era hats are always welcome but NOT a necessity. Ladies we look forward to seeing you and the variety ofhats we all will be wearing.

Please note that there has been a correction to theaddress previously announced - 700 South Almansor iscorrect.

Past events

Antique NationalsJune 28 by Olive Moore

About one hundredracers and over 700spectators were on handat the 45th AntiqueNationals sponsored bythe “Four Ever FourCylinder Club (of whichArt Moore is president).We were blessed with alight cloud cover in the morning keeping the heat down untilearly afternoon. Fontana's Auto Club Dragway was buzzingwith excitement. Pre-1954 cars were preparing to race thequarter mile bracket drag. Some "oldies" were hesitant togo down the track for fear they may break something so theyparticipated in the car show with all pre-1974 beauties.

The four banger showing was rather sparse thisyear.  There were only four flatheads and one overhead.One brave Model A driver that raced was Clark Crump, a FourEver Four Cylinder Club member and was so kind as toshare his photo for the newsletter.

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Hill climb in Santa MargaritaJuly 21 by Olive Moore

  Instead of it being called a hill climb it was called "TimeTrials" since it wasn't on a hill.  It was held on a ranch in SantaMargarita on a private runway.  That was really nice becausethere was no traffic to consider at all.

There were probably about25 cars that participated - all 4bangers of course. Art's yellowspeedster wasn't quite up topar so Olive in her purplecar  led the SP-2 class(speedster/overhead) with a8.222 ET with her best speed of65.81. MPH. Art's was faster at66.26 MPH but lagged with anET of 8.328. These races are1/10 of a mile or 528 ft.

South Pasadena Fourth of July ParadeJuly 4�� - believe it or not Joe Wilson

We had it all - Breakfast at Vicky Bartlett’s, a long waittime short distance parade, then 12 pounds of dogs forlunch at the Travis’s. Good turn out - 35 for breakfast, 19cars in the parade and 45 for lunch. Yes, food brings ‘em out!

Past events -more

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Past events -more SAA General Meeting Minutes - June 26,2015

• The meeting was called to order by President Bob Travisat 7:31 PM.• The flag salute was led by John McDannel.• Membership: Randy Harper introduced guest Larry Pare• Tours: In absence of Bob Travis, Jim Kroeger announcedupcoming tours: June 28�� Henry Ford Picnic July 4�� South Pasadena Parade July 11�� Quakes Night Game Aug.1�� Anniversary Picnic  Aug. 22ⁿ� Pancake Breakfast Balloon festival overnighter has been postponed.• General Announcements Mickey said be sure to signup for after parade picnic. Healso said signup for 40�� anniversary picnic. We will havegames and tour to Early Ford Shop. Carol Emanuelli gave some corrections about Ladies HatDay. Sign up tonight. Ken Mallory said that his hiking group has some openingsand if you are interested in joining let him know. Sheri said she has preferred parking passes for theQuakes game. She needs a final count by Monday.• Program: John McDannel introduced Beth Costanza andGail Marshall who presented a very interesting program onArcadia’s Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Fame and gave somehistory of the Santa Anita Race Track.• BREAK• Recall to Order• Minutes: The minutes of the May General meeting wereapproved as printed in the Spoken Wheels.• Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was approvedas read.• Seminar: Marlin reported the Low End Boys worked onDon McBride’s car.• Sunshine: Card sent to Frank Izbinski. Art Moore is notfeeling very well. A card will be sent.• Old Business: Thurston LeVay announced he still has aPhaeton for sale price reduced to $17,500.• Thank you's to:

Cookie bringers Tracy Butkus, Patti Lutz and Ken Malloryfor Bob Moore.

Nancy Stancil and Nancy Sharpe for refreshment set-up.• Congratulations to:

50/25/25 winners: Nancy Stancil & Bob Travis - $20.50 each Name badge winners John & Carol Emanuelli Drove Model A to the meeting winner Rick Phillips• Men and Ladies Raffle• Meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,Elaine Perry, Secretary

Quakes Baseball GameJuly 11, 2015 by Sheri Johnson

The Santa Anita A’s and the SGVMARC went to see theRancho Cucamonga Quakes play the Inland Empire 66ers.

This year it was decided to go to the event in moderncars which was a Saturday night game. We enjoyed the tri-tipand pulled pork picnic/BBQ before the game started.

Due to some last minute changes at the stadium, we ateour delicious BBQ food in the “Fault Zone” and then madeour way to our seats behind home plate. The game endedwith a 6-4 win by the 66ers and a great fireworks show.

Participants included:31 members, 2 sons, 1daughter, 1 son-in-law,1 daughter-in-law, 4grand daughters, 6miscellaneous friendsand 1 dog.

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have been a proponent for the use of Sat-Bill gas treatmentto reduce the effects of this fuel. And I have been urging clubmembers to specifically use Sta-Bil Marine gas treatment asopposed to what I’ll call “Basic Sta-Bill”.

Recently Randy Harper who rebuilds carburetorsreported to me that he has observed corrosion effects onthe brass parts that he attributes to the use of the marineversion of he product. In some cases the corrosion is sodetrimental as to render the parts unusable. As a result I amnow recommending the use of the basic Sta-Bill only. It isavailable at any of the auto parts stores.

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from the bench by bob travis

marlins musings by Marlin Perry

February reported the great success of the auction andannounced the upcoming formation of the nominatingcommittee for the next club year. Sig Caswell (the Hummer)wrote a great article on his trial and tribulations during theTacoma trip and Marlin described their trip to Arizona tovisit longtime friends Alice and Rodger Wilcox. Marlincontinued to take pot shots at his good friend Harold Baquet.Cliff Mount reported that one of the hit songs for the 30’swas “I Love a Parade”.

At the March meeting the nominating committeeannounced the proposed slate of officers for 1995-1996 andpromoted the upcoming yard sale which had now becomean annual event. The newsletter contained an absenteeballot for voting on a proposed change in the bylaws relatingto an increase in dues to $15.00. Marlin reported on thetour and Big Three swap meet held in San Diego. April was a quiet month. John and Mary Stevenscelebrated their golden wedding anniversary and results ofthe annual yard sale were considered a success. Marlinthanked the club members, especially Elaine, for their helpduring his tenure as tour director. In May the results of the election revealed the followingofficers/directors for 1995-96: President – Ron Ashby, VicePresident - Toni Caswell, Secretary- Bea Fruchter, Treasurer

– Margaret Hunter, Directors - Greg Berlin, Herb Cuckler, AlGarduno, Elaine Perry (Past President) and John Stevens. Allwere sworn in at the Installation Banquet. Cliff Mountremained editor and wrote a very nice article aboutMother’s Day titled “What a Day”. The club tour for themonth was a wonderful trip to the poppy fields which werein full bloom. New President, Ron Ashby chaired his first meeting inJune and in his president’s message thanked everyone fora great first tour. Planning was begun for the 4�� of Julyparade (Sierra Madre) with a picnic to follow at theCanzoneri home with Dick cooking hot dogs. ApparentlyMarlin and Harold Baquet had something going on in jest asMarlin reacted to a mystery letter that he was sure waswritten by Harold. The newsletter announced that Wingsand Wheels coming up and urged members to register forthe event. The Fourth of July parade was a huge success with 29cars participating followed by a great traditional hot dogpicnic at the Canzoneri’s. Marlin provided an articledescribing his experience at Wings and Wheels, especiallyhis ride in a vintage airplane. Interesting enough, Marlin andI both rode together in the same aircraft at a later event.Cliff Mount authored a great article titled “Bubba and theArt of Model A Maintenance”. The new member of themonth was John Wilson from Fallbrook. Harcourt Hervy wasadvertising a 1929 Tudor “Just out of the barn” for $3000.

This past month has found all Model A events with goodattendance - club meeting, Regional meeting, 4�� of Julyparade and the Quakes Game. The July 4�� parade was wellattended.

Members taking dignitaries down the parade routewere: Larry & Tracy Butkus, Kevin Brown, Mickey Fruchter,Bob & Judi Moore, Terry Mills, Don & Carolyn McBride, JoeFarino, Jack Dawson, Leroy Gilbert and Elaine Perry. Thankyou to all for helping.

Other members also in the parade were: Rick & CarolynPhillips, Vicky Bartlett, Charlie & Diane Lohr, Tom Johnson,Ken Mallory, Joe & Joy Wilson, John Emanuelli, JohnSpielmann, Wilbert Smith, Jim Kroeger and Janet Beggs.

Thanks to Vicky Bartlett for hosting the pre-parade coffeeand donuts and her helpers Carol Emanuelli and Bea Fruchter.Also thanks to Bob and Joyce Travis and their family forhosting the after parade picnic as well as Mickey fororganizing the food and Bea, Carol and Sheri for helping. Avery special thank you to our daughter Tracy and hercompany Papa Cantella’s for the donation of the great HotDogs we ate for lunch.

Once again thanks to all, we had a good day.

The first 40 Years - continued from page 1

Sta-Bil “Basic” Sta-Bill Marine

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For Sale1938 Ford DeluxeCoupeLooks good & runs even better - 78,000 original miles

Stock flathead V-8 with 2,700 miles since completeoverhaul in April 2008. Upgraded to hydraulic brakes. Lotsof documentation, receipts and records on history andwork performed. Included with the car are many extraparts and a library of aftermarket books. The car hasmatching frame and engine/transmission numbers.

For further information or detailed inspection and test drive”Contact Mike 626-674-0394 or email mfkniest@aol.comAsking $25,000

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For Sale - 1930 Model A Ford Tudor SedanNew tires, new drums andbrakes, new clutch, alternator,newly relined gas tank, newbabbited engine with 40 miles,good interior, body paint good,fender paint is OK. Extendedleg room front seats. No rust.Condition is very good.

This is AC Byrds Car.  Call Bob Moore 626-358-2027.

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In August the planned picnic to be held in WildernessPark had to be moved at the last minute due to extreme firedanger. It turned out to be a great event anyway. There wasa tour to the Quakes baseball game. Sound familiar? Marlin’sarticle on his visit to a number of club members wasinteresting and Cliff Mount introduced a new feature to thenewsletter, a comic strip called “Blue Roads”. The Rim ofthe World tour as well a tour to the Merle Norman museumwas advertised. The new member of the month was JoeGuarrera. The technical article talked about how to preventbreaking the water outlet during torqueing of the head.

During September the club participated in the Rimof the World tour held at Big Bear and reminded membersthat the Tri-meet is coming up soon. Marlin wrote a verynice article telling about the good times had by all. A newname badge was approved by the board and the newslettercontained an article on fashions.

The October newsletter included extensive coverageof the Tri-meet to be hosted by Santa Barbara’s A’s. It wasthe nineteenth consecutive event according to Marlin who,as usual, wrote a nice article. Cliff Mount noted that a tophit for 1931 was “I found a million Dollar Baby in a five and10 cent store”. Remember that one? The technical articlewas short and sweet on how to “Stop Rear End Oil Leaks”(The one on your car). Apparently the annual Halloweenparty was a rousing success and Helen and Horace Cortezwere a hit. The new member of the month was JohnMutschler.

November saw the club focused on the annualcanned food drive. Mel Gross hosted and presented a seatbelt seminar with help from Harcourt Hervy. The season forproviding cars to local high schools at half-time had beensuccessfully completed under the leadership of HaroldBaquet. Plans were being made for the annual Holiday partyand the technical article dealt with “Towing the Model AFord” and how to build a tow bar (Jack Dawson knows how). December saw the year come to a close on a positivenote with the canned food drive a success and a wonderfulholiday party. The focus was now on the up-coming auctionto be held in January. Once again Marlin contributed twogreat articles. In conclusion, the club enjoyed a good year

The first 40 Years - continued from page 8

Model A Ford Club of AmericaSanta Anita A’s is a chartered member ofthe Model A Ford Club of America, Inc.(MAFCA). It is a California not-for-profitcorporation and a national historical societydedicated to the restoration andpreservation of Model A Ford vehicles asmanufactured from 1928 through 1931.

We encourage our SAA members to also participate in the MAFCAorganization. Check out their web site. It contains a wide variety ofinformation about the organization, activities, technical referencesand instructions on how to join the organization. (www.mafca.com)

For Sale Wheels - 19 InchModel A standard 19 inch wheels. Steal as many as youwant for $25. Each. Or, you can buy new ones fromsuppliers at $385 each. Call Dick Canzoneri 626-358-8182

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NEXT GENERAL MEETING - July 31, 2015 ARCADIA RED CROSS HEADQUARTERS

In this issue:

• Bob Travis presents part three of The SAA 40 year history.

• Tom Endy continues his series of stories on SAA veterans.

.• Three major events scheduled for August - Reservations required.

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