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WHAT'S INSIDE

Calendar 1

Meeting Minutes 2

Announcements 3

Future Tours & Events 4 & 5

Past Tours 5 & 6

Odds & Ends 7

National News 8

Tech Talk 9

Era Fashion 10

Miscellaneous 11

Swap Meet & Natl Sched 12

Volume 33 Issue 11 P.O. Box 25, Wichita, KS November 2018

www.wichitaas.com

The Wichita A’s meet on the 4th Monday of the month except December. We do not hold a meeting during the month of December. Other meeting changes will be published in the newsletter prior to the scheduled meeting. The meetings are held at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th, Wichita, KS. Meeting time is 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted in the newsletter.

November is the Club Christmas

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7………... Ladies Christmas Luncheon……………………….. ….Hileman/Sharp

November 2018

26………. Christmas Party at Minisa Park 704 W. 13th…... Ruggles/Kibbe/Orrs

25……….. Club Meeting at Minisa Park 704 W. 13th………... ………….7:00 PM

1..………. First Tour of 2019………………………………….. ……Grabendikes

11………. Newsletter [email protected] ……....Sheila Orr

28………. Club Meeting at Minisa Park 704 W. 13th………… ………...7:00 PM

January 2019

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

That time of year again when everything raps up and the start of new things to come. By the time you receive this newslet-ter we will be preparing for our Annual Christmas Parties and festivities. Just a note, this year we are moving our Food Drive to the January meeting. May the blessings of Thanksgiving and the Spirit of Christmas be with you. Have a fun filled holiday and most of all enjoy and make memories to last forever! Sheila Orr, Editor

Rumbleseat Review November 2018

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Being a Model A owner for almost four years now, I am still amazed at the number of “thumbs up” I receive while driving my Model A car. I have met a number of people who wander over to view the car at filling stations or while parked at various shopping stores around town. For many people, the car brings back memories of grandparents or other family members who once owned such a vehicle. For others, the car evokes a sense of nostalgia similar to viewing a Norman Rockwell painting. With the holidays approaching, each person with a Model A can create a “Rockwell Moment” by adding a little “holiday bling” to their Model A. Simple wreath hanging from the grill and a bright red bow on the trunk will offer the viewer a momentary escape of the sameness in their day. So this season I am encouraging everyone to get into the spirit. Using your Model A as your canvas, add some festive touches and generate a feeling in all those you pass, a sense of an idealistic American Holiday in a Model A! Mike James, President

WICHITA A’S MEETING MINUTES Minisa Park, October 22, 2018

President Mike James called the October 22, 2018 meeting of the Wichita A’s to order. Wayne Orr moved and it was seconded and passed that the minutes from the last meeting be approved as printed in the newsletter. Motion passed. Mike James reported that the board had appointed Linda Kibbe as Vice President for the current year. He also asked that club members nominate candidates for our next MAFFI Brick. Treasurer Claudia Ellerman reported on the club’s finances and Richard Kibbe reported that the next Wichita Area Car Council meeting is scheduled for November 6. Bonita Graham had no Sunshine additions which everyone agreed was good news. The Augusta 150th tour and car show and a movie was summarized by Mike James. Dawna Ruggles reminded the club of the upcoming Christmas party on November 26. Jim Clark is in charge of the October 28th All Ford’s Day. Unfor-tunately the Cotton Gin Tour has been cancelled but hopefully will be rescheduled in the Spring. In new business, Gil Adams moved and it was seconded and passed to approve the board’s appointment of Linda Kibbe as Vice President. The Mennonite Church Thanksgiving Dinner is November 3rd. The Ladies Christmas Luncheon is December 7th at the Derby Olive Garden. Following a break and refreshments provided by Vicki Hildibrand, Glenda Sill, Joan Bruce, and Debbie Rice, Richard Kibbe moderated a time of Model A Story telling. Meeting Adjourned Dawna Ruggles, Secretary

Merry

Christmas No

December Meeting

January 2019 Beverage

Brenda Broadhead

Cookies or Treats Rita Hoffmans

Sheila Orr Dave Dreiling

Bob Broeckelman

February 2109 Beverage

Claudia Ellerman

Cookies or Treats Orpha Eyres Marcia Kurtz

Bill& Karen Loveland Dawna Ruggles

Newsletter Deadline

Friday January 11, 2019 Sheila Orr

[email protected] or

MAFFI Brick Collection

October club meeting donations brought us to a current balance of

$70.77! Denny Ellerman

November 2018 Rumbleseat Review

December Birthdays 2. Jim Broadhead 5. Ruth Anne Praeger 11. James Sharp 12. Joyce Moore 13. Eric Baggs 15. Al Hildebrand 17. Darcy Beaver 18. Kerry Steffens 19. Meghan Stone 22. Eilene Cox 26. Gilbert Adams 26. Glorinda Sherer 30. Jack Hezlep 31. Bill Bowman

January Birthdays 1. Chris Cushman 5. Bridgette Baggs 5. Marcia Kurtz 6. Jeannie Rau 7. Lynda Cushman 8. Otto Praeger 9. Mike James 9. Randy Frazer 15. Carl Brandt 16. Richard Janne 18. Grace Brooks 18.. Julie Gier 19. Dave Dreiling 26. Jamie Berry 28. Lylia Clark 29. Lonnie Bennett

2019 Refreshment Sign Up Thank you to all that signed up to help with refreshments in 2019. The first two months are full but the rest of the year there are several open spots. If you enjoy eating the refreshments. It is not hard to help provide one time dur-ing the year. Stop at the store on the way to the meeting and pick up some cookies or a gallon of tea or punch and some ice to share with the other club members. The club provides coffee and paper goods. If you have any ques-tions please call Brenda Broadhead at

FOR SALE

REMINDER No club meeting in

December or December News-letter! If you have club news

that needs to be out before Janu-ary meeting please email or call me and I will email out to Club

members. Thanks, Sheila Orr

1931 Vicky, new tires and tubes, new exhaust system and new 6V alternator Asking $18,000 –Call Randy Bales


Club Christmas Party

Ladies Christmas Luncheon

What: Ladies Christmas Luncheon When: Dec. 7, 2018 at 12:30 PM Where: Olive Gardens 1718 N. Rock Road, Derby KS Cost: Members $10.00 and $20.00 for guest

Sign up with Donna Hileman and Judi Sharp

We have decided again this year to do donations for Birth-line in Wichita. Birthline is funded by donations only. They help women in need with pregnancies. We will be having a lady come and speak on the things they do. In-stead of white elephant gifts we are asking you to bring something from the list below. 1.They are asking for things for layettes: Clothing up to 2T Sleepers Onesies Blankets Bibs Burp pads Socks Lotion Pacifiers 2. Diaper, blue lid formula and wipes 3. Larger sizes of maternity clothes (new and nicely used)

When: Monday, November 26th Where: Minisa Park 704 W. 13th Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM dinner served at 6:45 PM The meal is catered by “When Pigs Fly” You must have signed up previously as the meal is catered. Those of you who wish, there will be a gift exchange. A $20.00 maximum per gift. If you bring a man’s gift, you will receive a mans gift. Those who bring a ladies gift will receive a ladies gift.

Reminder anyone who wants to help set up come at 6:00 to help set up tables and chairs!

Food Drive This year we will be doing our annual food drive in January. Items will be collected at the January 28th meeting. Gil Adams will be in charge of collecting and delivering our canned contributions. Lets not forget to give to those less fortunate!

56th Yoder Thanksgiving Dinner


PAST TOURS

FIRST TOUR 2019-NEW YEARS DAY

FUTURE TOURS

On November 3rd, several Model A’s and modern cars met in Wichita to travel to Yoder, KS for their Annual Turkey Dinner. The group met up with more members at the dinner. Bob and Barb Phye report that approximately 9 model A’s and 5 modern cars were in attendance. A great time was had by all and everyone left very FULL!

Submitted by Bob and Barb Phye

Wayne Orr, Frank Chenoweth and Glenda Sill patiently waiting for their food!

Gil & Melanie Adams, Jim & Brenda Broadhead, Bob & Barb Phye, Arley & Lonnie Bennett, Kathy James

Jim & Brenda Broadhead getting meal tickets

The first tour of 2019 will begin at Old Chicago in Old Town, 300 N. Mead St. Plan to arrive at 11:30 AM. There will be a short driving tour following the meal. Be sure to bring your First Tour Card. Those driving their Model A will have their cards punched. If this is your first tour, you will receive a card. You do not need to make reservations, just drive your “A” and have a great time! Don Grabendike


PAST TOURS & EVENTS

All Ford’s Day

All Ford’s Day was held at Sedgwick County Park on Sunday, October 28th. The Wichita A’s had 12 Model A’s and 3 modern cars. The weather turned out great! Jim Clark cooked us some delicious hot dogs! Thanks to all who attended –we had a great time!

Our chef, Jim Clark , preparing our lunch!

Part of our Wichita A’s enjoying the fellowship.

Alan Orr with grandchildren Addy and Cooper

Sue Cushenbery, Bob and Barb Phye enjoying their meal


What will you find when you take 4 men to a garage?

Wichita A’s Club member, Ray Harshfield brought home another Model A. The 1930 Coupe has been in storage for several years. Ray asked for help and John Stone, Ray Hoffmans and Richard Kibbe volunteered to help get the car out of the garage where it was stored. After airing up the tires they got it out and it is now in John’s garage where John and Ray are going to get it back on the road. RK

The helpers, Richard Kibbe, Ray Hoffmans and John Stone! Proud new owner of the 1930 Coupe,

Ray Harshfield!

Floyd Zwahl

Floyd Zwahl, one of our longtime members moved to Wetmore, KS sever-al years ago. He has recently sold his ‘28 special coupe to the Spring Creek Classics Car Museum in Wetmore. A family in Wetmore put together the neat museum in an old Chrysler/Plymouth dealership and an old Texaco station. Several of us stopped there on our way to the St. Joseph, MO regional a few years ago. We all agreed it was a really nice collection and decorated with lots of dealership memorabilia. If you ever plan to be in the area, call to set up a visit. Info: www.springcreekclassics.com/

Submitted by John & Susan Stone

Want to join or re-new MAFCA or MARC online?

MARC membership form on line at: http://model-a-ford.org/?wpsc-product=membership MAFCA membership form on line at: https://mafca.com/cart/index.php?mafca_new_member=yes


MAFFI Newsletter Minute November 2018

Send a Brick for Christmas!

Since 2011, when we first started raising money for the construction of the Model A Museum, about 1550 bricks have been ordered in memory or in honor of your favorite Model A’ers, Model A clubs and regions. We have room under the gas canopy at the Museum for about 110 more bricks. It would be a wonderful thing if we could finish off that area by Model A Day 2019! So how about ordering a brick for a loved one for Christmas. A personalized brick would make a great gift for that parent or grandparent who really doesn’t “need” anything and of course, it would benefit the Model A Museum as well. If your Model A region or club doesn’t yet have a brick at the Museum, now would be a good time to do that as well. Use the brick order form in the upcoming issue of the ‘A’ Preserver or copy and paste this link into your browser: Http://www.maffi.org/WSContent/Download/BuyABrickDonation.pdf It will be in place at the Museum by September 21, 2018 Merry Christmas and thank you, Loukie Brick Coordinator Thank you, Marsha Quesnel, MAFFI Trustee

Revised dates: October 6-10, 2019

Kanab, UT


Copied from the July 2018 issue of Road Runner Newsletter

As printed in the June 2018 “Ford Torque S.A” the newsletter of the Model A Ford Club of South Australia

The Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club encourages members to join both National MARC and

MAFCA Clubs.

MARC 6721 Merriman Garden City, MI 48315 http://modelarestorers.org U.S. Membership Cost: $45

National model a clubs

MAFCA 250 S. Cypress St. La Habra, CA 90631-5515 www.mafca.com U.S. Membership Cost: $50

For membership information you can check MAFCA and MARC web sites.

ERA FASHIONS


Linda Kibbe

Modern feet rejoice in the twofold Smartness of

FOOT SAVER SHOES

To the clever woman of today, perfect footwear is something more than merely smart. Beauty of line she insists on...richness of leathers and an air of svelte grace. But her shoes must do more than merely look young. They must feel young, too! Because they are superbly comfortable, Foot Saver Shoes endow their wearers with the lithe swing of youth. Slipping into a pair of these distinctive shoes is like the dawn of a new day! Foot muscles that were cramped and aching, softly relax...twitching nerves cease their nagging...all because of the Foot Saver patented, inbuilt construction which skillfully prevents arch strain...Let Foot Savers bring to your weary feet this twofold smartness of freedom and style!

Copied from January 1931 issue of the Woman’s Home Companion


Copied from the Script A News

Nov 27-Dec 1, 2018….. MAFCA National Award Banquet……………………………. …………………….Tucson, AZ

Feb 28-March 3, 2019…. MARC Membership Meet...Live Oaks Region………………... Richmond Hill (Savannah), GA

June 10-15, 2019…..….. Central Iowa Model A Club Regional Meet………………….. …………….......De Moines, IA

August 4-10, 2019……... MARC National Meet...Sweet 16 A’s Region………………… ………………..... Dearborn, MI

October 6-10, 2019……. MAFCA National Tour...Canyonland Special Interest Group.. …………………….Kanab, UT

June 1-5, 2020…………. “Fords "A" Plenty In 2020” Midwest Regional Meet………... ……..………...by Plain Ol’ A’s

LOCAL AND NATIONAL CALENDARS

Rumbleseat Review October 2018

March 8-9, 2019…… 44th Annual KS Sunflower Swap Meet for Charity………….…Century II ………….Wichita, KS

March 15-16, 2019…. Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet…………………………………………….. ……….Chickasha OK

April 24-28, 2019… Spring Carlisle Swap Meet…...www.carsatcarlisle.com…………………. ...…..…...Carlisle, PA

May 9-11, 2019…… Chickasha Spring Swap Meet…www.chickashaautoswapmeet.com………. ……....Chickasha, OK

June 11-15, 2019……. Petit Jean Swap Meet………………………………………………………. ………..Petit Jean, AR

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS

Central Iowa Model A Club Regional Meet

June 10-15, 2019

44th Annual Kansas Sunflower Swat Meet

For Charity

March 8-9, 2019

Century II 225 W. Douglas

Wichita KS

Wichita A's Club Meeting

Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th. N

Meeting Starts 7:00 PM

4th Monday of each month except the month of May. It varies due to Memorial Day holiday.

There is not a club meeting in the month of December.

MARC National Meet

By the

Sweet 16 A’s Region

August 4-10, 2019

Dearborn, MI

2020 MIDWEST REGIONAL MEET

by the

PLAIN OL’ A’S

Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club P.O. Box 25 Wichita, KS 67201

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The Rumbleseat Review is the official publica-tion of the Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club, Inc., a local chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America and the Model A Restorers Club. It’s purpose is to keep mem-bers informed of past, present and future events, activi-ties, and club news. In addition, this newsletter includes articles and other information to aid in the restoration and enjoyment of the Model A Ford automobile.

This publication is mailed or emailed to mem-bers, prospective members and editors of similar publi-cations prior to monthly meetings. Meetings are usually the fourth Monday of the month. Members may publish antique car related ads only for free of charge which in-cludes items wanted, items for sale, or items for trade. We invite members to submit articles containing tech-nical Model A information and other interesting tidbits for publication in this newsletter. Items to be published must be submitted to the newsletter editor by deadline shown in the calendar. Wichita A’s membership dues are $25.00, per year (October to September30). MAFCA dues are $50.00 per year and MARC dues are $45.00 per year. A business card advertisement in this newsletter is $25.00 per year.

Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club Contacts

President, Mike James

[email protected]………

Vice President, Linda Kibbe

[email protected]…..

Secretary, Dawna Ruggles


Treasurer, Claudia Ellerman


Tour Chairman, Don Grabendike

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Membership, Susan Stone

[email protected]…...

Newsletter Editor, Sheila Orr

[email protected]………….

Webmaster, Darren Schuster

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