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Official Publication
ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION, AACA
Vol. 63 Number 4
July - August 2013
2013 OFFICERS President: Ernest Romanini ...................................... 100 Skytop Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870
.................................................................................(814) 231-2678…[email protected]
Vice President: N. Scott Deno ................................. 100 Skytop Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870
..................................................................................... (814) 238-4031…[email protected]
Secretary: Patricia Swigart .......................................... 2101 Ellis Ave., Huntingdon, PA 16652
................................................................................... (814) 643-1945…[email protected]
Treasurer: Gladys Guyer ...........................................11800 Guyer Rd. Huntingdon, PA 16652
............................................................................. (814) 667-3796…[email protected]
ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2011 – 2012 - 2013
William Forsht - 814-943-8766 ................................................................setter4@hotmail.com
Robert Struble - 814-355-5511....................................................................................no e-mail
Charles Kuntz - 814-946-8956 .............................................................. [email protected]
Scott Deno- 814-234-4031........................................................................ [email protected]
2012 – 2013 - 2014
Jeff Boring - 814-942-3373 ...................................................................... [email protected]
Charles Firmin - 814-632-5322 ........................................................................... [email protected]
Ernest Romanini - 814-231-2678 ......................................................... [email protected]
Harry Whitman - 814-466-6695 ........................................................................ [email protected]
2013 – 2014 - 2015
Pat Swigart – 814-643-1945 ................................................................... [email protected]
Mickie Loy – 814-944-2813 ....................................................................... [email protected]
Randy Clemens – 814-943-8626 .............................................................. [email protected]
Bill Guyer – 814-667-3796 ............................................................... [email protected]
PAST PRESIDENTS OF ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION, AACA
PAST PRESIDENTS
Antique & Collector Vehicle Appraisals
Maefield Enterprises
Ron Strapel, 1842 Marengo Rd.
Warriors Mark, PA 16877
Phone: 814-692-5578
E-mail: [email protected]
JOHNNY’S U-PULL IT
Central PA’S First
Self Service Auto Salvage
BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS
PULL YOUR OWN PARTS
AND SAVE MONEY
1555 Mill Run Rd. Open 7 days a week Altoona, PA 16601 Mon. – Sat. 8 to dusk
814-946-1295 Sunday 12 PM to 4 PM
Larrie A. Derman FAX (814)-4178
Owner-Supervisor Cell (814) 935-3815
(814) 684-3671
DERMAN FUNERAL HOME INC.
“Professional Service With Dignity”
Pre-Need Counseling 1200 Lincoln Avenue
Tyrone, PA 16686
Wynwood House Assisted Living Community
At PENNS VALLEY
Susan D. Romanini, R.N.
Community Director
www.wynwoodhouse.com
122 WYNWOOD DR. CENTRE HALL PA
Tele: 814-364-9770 Cell: 814-280-3551
Somewhere In Time Classics A division of Village Service Center
Route 104 – Penns Creek, PA 17862
Len Krautheim ,Owner
(800) 326-9976
Cell: (570) 850-0487 Res: (570) 837-1370
www.villageservice.com
1994-Robert M. Struble
1995-Russell Bambarger
1996-Russell Bambarger
1997-Stanley B. Smith, Jr.
1998-Stanley B. Smith, Jr.
1999-John R. O’Brien
2000-John R. O’Brien
2001-N. Scott Deno
2002-N. Scott Deno
2003-Patricia B. Swigart
2004-Patricia B. Swigart
2005-John R. Mueller
2006-John R. Mueller
2007-Nicholas Sabatino
2008-Nicholas Sabatino
2009-Francis P. Searer
2010-Francis P. Searer
2011-Bill M. Loy
2012-Bill M. Loy
2013-Ernest Romanini *Deceased
1951-William E. Swigart, Jr.*
1952-William E. Swigart, Jr.*
1953-William E. Swigart, Jr.*
1954-Stanley B. Smith* 1955-Dr. Max Tornatore*
1956-David T. Davis*
1957-Leonard L. LeCrone* 1958-Ernest L. Shank*
1959-Chester E. Geist*
1960-Chester E. Geist* 1961-Paul Swartz*
1962-Dr John C. Gourley, Jr.*
1963-Dr John C. Gourley, Jr.* 1964-William H. Harshbarger*
1965-Leonard L. LeCrone*
1966-Ferd D. Page, Jr.* 1967-Ferd D. Page, Jr.*
1968-Stephen Leoras*
1969-Stephen Leoras*
1970-Robert L. Meckley* 1971-Dr. James K. Gordon* 1972-Dr. James K. Gordon*
1973-Fred P. Lockcuff*
1974-Robert M. Struble
1975-Robert M. Struble
1976-Ferd D. Page, Jr.*
1977-Stephen Leoras*
1978-James L. Kingston*
1979-James L. Kingston*
1980-Larrie A. Derman
1981-Larrie A. Derman
1982-James F. Eichelberger*
1983-James F. Eichelberger*
1984-Charles Caracciolo*
1985-Charles Caracciolo*
1986-James Fisher
1987-James Fisher
1988-William Eardley*
1989-Wiliam Eardley*
1990-Ralph B. Grove
1991-Ralph B. Grove
1992-Ralph B. Grove 1993-Ralph Hoover*
1951 – 2013
CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE:
Wire Wheels - Kelsey Hayes 14 inch, P205/75R14 tires
(4) Complete with Coker Classic wide white wall mounted.
(1) Without tire, also includes (4) Spinners with Thunderbird logo.
All in very nice condition.
Asking $1500.00
Call John at 814-386-3203 (Huntingdon)
1953 MG TD with body damage not caused by a collision.
Purchased in1963, in storage for at least 15 years.
Eager to sell within next two months.
$5000 or best offer.
Linda Kellough, 847-489-9244, [email protected]
1964 Studebaker
58,000 original miles
some new parts
$4,500.00
Contact mark Ritchie, at 570- 286 -2015 or cell 570-760-7508
FREE:
Car magazines
40 years’ worth of Car Driver, Road Track, and Motor Trend magazines
30 years’ worth of Old Car Price Guide, Car Parts and Car Collectors
magazines.
Contact Albert Vannice at 814-466-6115
WANTED:
Rim for a 1937 Plymouth Business Coupe
Tire size is 185R16 – 5 lug
Contact Jim Gemmill
410-374-3977
If you have a classified you would like to have advertised in Vapor
Locks, e-mail your editor at [email protected]
Vapor Locks Staff
Editor: Gladys Guyer, 11800 Guyer Rd. Huntingdon, PA 16652 814-667-3796 .... [email protected]
Photographer: Chuck Kuntz 2007 Mill Run Rd. Altoona, PA 16601 814-946-8956 [email protected]
Special Contributors:
Chuck Kuntz ...................................................... Burma Shave Jingles and Under the Hood
Emery Turner Special articles and Just for Laughs
Patrick Boab Unusual Vehicles
Stan Smith and Bob Struble Yesteryears News
Webmaster:
Scott Deno, 135 Watson Rd. State College 16801 814-238-4031.... [email protected]
Archivist:
Jeff Boring, 128 Ingham Dr. Altoona, PA 16601 814-942-3373 [email protected]
Appointed Committees:
Audit: Emery Turner
Nominating: Scott Deno and Jeff Boring
ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION WEBSITE ............... www.aaca.org/allegheny
AACA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS HERSHEY, PA .................... www.aaca.org
501 West Governor R. Hershey, PA 17031 -- Phone 717-534-1910
1951 Founding Officers
Regional Director – William E. Swigart, Jr.
Secretary / Treasurer – William A Huff, Jr.
Advisory Committee – George W. Brisbin, David T. Davis, Paul K. Good, Carl
E.Henderson, G. Bland Hoke, E.J. Leap, Fred Samuel, E.T. Studebaker
Vapor Locks is the official; publication of the Allegheny Mountain Region,
AACA, Inc., a non-profit club. It is published by and for the members of the
Allegheny Mountain Region on a bi-monthly basis. January, March, May, July,
September, and November.
Membership in Allegheny Mountain Region, AACA. Please contact any officer
or club member. Membership is $15.00 for a single or joint (husband and wife).
You must include your AACA National number.
Advertising cost in Vapor Locks. One sixth page $12.00 and one third page
$24.00 per year.
Classified Ads: For Sale or Wanted are Free of charge to members. Please
include Name, Price (if selling), Phone and E-mail Address.
Articles in this newsletter may be reprinted, providing proper credit is given.
The President’s Message
Greetings. The Memorial Day
Show is past and it was a great
success! The weather was
perfect.
The classic car turn-out lining
the show field totaled nearly 100.
The food vendors had a nice
variety of delicious food and had
very good day.
A big “Thank You” to Scott Deno and his committee of volunteers for
their effort in making the show a success.
As the Vapor Locks cover shows the “spirit award”, if we had one, would
go to Ed and Charlene Freidman. They brought a beautifully restored
1929 Ice Cream Truck and wore period clothing down to the belt hung
change machine. Ed also had a robust day selling ice cream at 1929
prices.
On June 9th several club members and guests toured to Warriors Run for
the annual Strawberry Festival hosted by the Shikellamy Region. It was
another beautiful sunny day. We had a seven car caravan to start the trip
but one broke down near Millheim and had to be returned home via
flatbed. The passengers rode in other cars and eventually the driver and
his Mrs. made it to Warriors Run in a modern car. The strawberries and
ice cream were worth it. Just ask Pete ‘Stan’ Searer.
By the time you receive this issue of Vapor Locks, the Forshts’ Picnic will
be over. I’m certain Bill and Jackie made it worth the drive.
I hope everyone is well and getting their old car out this season.
Enjoy the ride!
Ernie and Susan
Quote of the Day
It takes many bolts to assemble an automobile,
and one nut to scatter it all over the road.
~Author Unknown
Early License Plates
1917 Pennsylvania License Plates and the Allegheny Region George John Drobnock, Mount Union, Pa.
Porcelain License plates in Pennsylvania up to 1916 were manufactured under
contract with the Brilliant Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia, Pa. The
porcelain plate was in service to 1915, and in 1916 the Commonwealth
changed to a painted metal embossed plate.
Motor vehicle license plates were required in the Commonwealth beginning in
1903. Some larger cities and towns had their own automobile registration
plate with the introduction of the automobile, but on 19 April 1905 the
legislature passed an act to regulate motor vehicles. When the Act went into
effect in 1906 motor vehicles were required to have a registration plate front
and rear. With this act no counties or cities could require an automobile to be
registered locally. Only the Commonwealth had the privilege to require the
registration of a vehicle. The first plate cost $3.00, and registration passed
from county Prothonotary to the Pennsylvania Highway Department.
The 1906 porcelain plates were manufactured by the Ingram and Richards
Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Ingram and Richards produced
porcelain plates until 1911. Then in 1912 the state awarded a contract to the
Brilliant Manufacturing Company. In 1915 the lowest bidder was Quayle
Enamel Company of Albany New York. In 1914 Quayle defaulted on a
contract to produce automobile registration plates for the state of New Jersey.
This default left Pennsylvania nervous and the state awarded the contract
again to Brilliant. Brilliant continued to produce porcelain plates through
1915. In 1916 the State changed its format to an embossed metal plate. It is
not known how many porcelain plates were manufactured for 1916
(http://www.ricksplates.com ).
In 1916, the Commonwealth placed a bid for 1917 registration plates. The
new plates were to be painted and embossed metal, not porcelain. The last
porcelain registration was manufactured in 1915 by the Brilliant Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia.
The AACA Story By Bob Parrish,
National Director, Regions Development Support, Eastern Division
For some time there has been a desire to
tell the AACA story with upgrades. I
wanted to let our members know that a
new DVD has been produced to promote
our organization. The initial idea was to
have a program that would cover the past,
present and future of AACA. There are
some historic facts about how AACA was
formed, the organization as it is today and
a bit about the future.
The program is approximately 13 minutes
in length. A PowerPoint format is available upon request from National,
which can be viewed using a CD. This program is suitable for Region and
Chapter use for their meetings or other service organizations use, such as
Lion's Club, Kiwanis, Ruritans, etc. The program is very versatile; if a
Region or Chapter would like to customize the program to showcase local
tours, members, cars, etc., that is possible.
These DVD’s were passed out during the Annual Meet-ing. If your
region/chapter did not get a copy, they are still available from
headquarters. Soon it will be seen on You Tube and the applications are
endless.
I hope members will find the program interesting and educational.
Allegheny Mountain Region Board Meeting Home of Bill and Jackie Forsht, Altoona, PA
June 23, 2013
The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Allegheny Mountain
Region was held on June 23rd at the home of Bill and Jackie Forsht,
Altoona, PA. In attendance were: Treasurer and Vapor Locks Editor
Gladys Guyer, Secretary Patricia Swigart, Immediate Past President Bill
Loy and Auditor Emery Turner, Additional Board Members Jeff Boring,
Randy Clemens, Chuck Firman, Bill Forsht, Bill Guyer, Chuck Kuntz,
Micki Loy and Harry Whitman.
Board Members absent were President Ernie Romanini, Vice President
Scott Deno, and Robert Struble.
A number of region members were also present.
As Susan Romanini’s father had passed away, the meeting was
conducted by Gladys Guyer and Pat Swigart. Our sincere sympathy goes
out to Susan and Ernie.
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. by Past President Pat
Swigart.
The minutes of the May 19th meeting were read by Gladys Guyer.
Upon motion of Randy, seconded by Jeff they were accepted with
corrections. Motion carried.
Gladys gave the Financial Report. It was reported that we had received
an additional donation from Sheetz of $100.00 in gift cards which will be
used for the Del Grosso Show. Upon motion of Bill Loy, seconded by
Randy, the Financial Report was received. This will be filed for audit.
There was a discussion of consolidating the regular checking account at
Kish Bank and the Boalsburg Show account at Reliance Bank. Upon
motion of Jeff it was decided to leave these accounts as they are at the
present. This was seconded by Chuck Firman. Motion carried.
Fred Hammer gave a report on the July tour. At present there are four
couples signed up.
Several members attended the Strawberry Festival held at Warrior Run
by the Shikellamy Region on June 9. The report was that our region
members didn’t come home hungry. This is always an enjoyable day.
Allegheny Mountain Region Board Meeting
After the July tour, our next event is the Swigart Museum Meet held on
August 9 – 11. Bill Loy is in charge of parking and judging. He will need
help, so please let him know of your attending.
Fred Hammer gave a report of the trip he is planning for September 21
– 22 to Benezette, PA. More information will follow.
The Del Grosso Show will be held September 29, the region Annual
Meeting and Fall Dinner will be held at the Smithfield Fire Hall on
Saturday, October 19 and our Christmas Party will be held December 8 at
Laurel Lodge, Duncansville.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 P.M. upon motion of Chuck
Firman, seconded by Randy Clemens..
Everyone enjoyed a bountiful picnic with enough food for another 50
members along with hot dogs, hamburgers and grilled pineapple provided
by Chef Bill Forssht. Thank you Bill and Jackie for your hospitality.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia B. Swigart, Secretary
Allegheny Mountain Region
Board of Directors Meeting
August 25, 2013
1:00 PM
Patton Township Building
State College, PA .
Everyone is welcome!
For additional information, contact President Ernie Romanini.
COOK’S CORNER
Florentine Chicken Ring From Fred Hammer
1 can (10 ounces) chunk white chicken drained and flaked. ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 package (10 oz.) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed & well-drained. 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon zest ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls (Hint: To remove excess moisture from thawed spinach, hold it over the
sink and squeeze it with your hands.).
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine chicken, spinach, cheese,
mayonnaise, pepper, lemon zest, salt, and nutmeg; mix well. Unroll
crescent dough; separate into16 triangles. Arrange triangles in circle on
13” round baking stone with wide ends of triangles overlapping in the
center and points toward the outside. (There should be a 5-inch diameter
opening in center of stone.
Calico Beans From Fred Hammer
Brown ½ lb. bacon, ½ lb. ground beef, and 1 C. chopped onions. Drain off
grease. Mix together the following: ½ C. ketchup 1 tsp. salt ½ C. brown sugar 1 tsp. dry mustard ¼ C. white sugar 2 TBSP vinegar Pepper to taste Drain juice off each of the #2 size cans of beans: Pork & Beans, Red
Kidney Beans, Cut Green Beans and Butter Beans.
Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or in
crock pot 6-8 hours on low.
Look at Your Hands Con’t
And to this day when not much of anything else of me works real well
these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer.
These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of life.
But more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out
and take when he leads me home.
With my hands he will lift me to his side and there I will use these hands
to touch the face of God.
I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God
reached out and took my grandma's hands and led her home. When my
hands are hurt or sore or when I stroke the face of my children and I think
of Grandma. I know she has been stroked and caressed and held by the
hands of God.
Williamsport Antique Automobile Show Susquehannock Region, AACA
Saturday, July 20, the Susquehannock Region, AACA hosts its annual
Williamsport Antique Automobile Show on the Lycoming College
Campus. Antique vehicles only 1988 and earlier will be allowed on show
field.
Peer Judging awards
Registration 8:00 – 11.30
11:30 a.m.-all vehicles must be in display area.
11:30 – 1:30 p.m. judging of vehicles
3:00 p.m. Awards given out on field. To be eligible for awards, vehicles
must remain in place until 3:00
6:00 p.m. Picnic Banquet (Preregistration and payment required, $16.00
per person.
Dash Plaques to the first 100 vehicles
11 classes 3 trophies per class
Best of show award., AAA award, and Mayor’ss award
For more information, contact Earl at 570-368-2570 or Herb at 570-546-7544
2013 Calendar of Events Allegheny Mountain Region
Region Events
August 9-11 Swigart Meet, Huntingdon, PA
August 25 Board of Directors Meeting, State College
Sept. 21 & 22 Tour to Benezette, PA
Sept. 29 Delgrosso Show in Tipton, PA
Oct. Possible Tour
Oct. 19 Annual Fall Dinner Smithfield Fire Hall
December 8 Christmas Party at Halbritter’s Laurel Lodge,
Altoona
Other Dates of Interest
July 20 Williamsport Antique and Classic Auto Show
July 27-28 Keystone Chapter host show at Lakemont Park
August 4 Corvette of Altoona Car Show at Delgrosso.
For information call 814-224-5222
August 2-4 Trucks Carlisle
August 18 Central Mountains Region Car Show, Clearfield
August 23-25 Corvettes Carlisle
Aug. 29-Sept.1 Auburn Fall
October 3-7 Fall Carlisle
October 11 49th Bedford Fall Foliage Festival
AACA National Events Calendar
July 25-27 Central Fall Meet, Grand Fork, N. Dakota sponsored by N
Dakota Region
August 18-21 Southeastern Divisional Tour, Flat Rock, NC sponsored
by the Great Smoky Mountains. Region,
Sept. 8-13 AAA Revival Glidden Tour-, Central, VT Green Mtn.
Region
Sept. 19-21 Southeasters Fall Meet, Cleveland TN sponsored by the
Cherokee Valley Region,
Oct. 9-12 AACA Eastern Fall Meet, Hershey, PA
Find information on all AACA Events at www.aaca.org
From Your Editor
Bill and I just got home from the two day tour and I
can tell you everyone had a fabulous time!
It was smooth sailing. No one had any mechanical
problems which made the tour better. The “Region’s
Mechanic” or so we like to think, Randy Clemens
was on the tour. Maybe that was the secret to having no problems. I
hope he goes on every tour.
.
If you couldn’t go on the July tour, there are still many great events listed
on the calendar of events for you to participate in.
The Swigart and Allegheny Mountain Region Meet is in August which
is always a great weekend. Complete details and your reservation for the
meet are elsewhere in Vapor Locks. Take note of the reservation
deadline.
The Glidden Tour is September 8-13. Allegheny Mountain Region will
be represented on this tour.
Fred and Nina Hammer have planned another great weekend tour
September 21 and 22 with the destination being Bennezette, PA and
surrounding area. Information for this tour is also included in this issue
of Vapor Locks.
Bill and Jackie Forsht will confirm plans for the Region’s Delgrosso
Show held the last Sunday in September. Information and your
registration form will be in the next issue of Vapor Locks.
I would like to thank everyone who is sending me articles and photos to
include in the Region’s new book. It really adds a lot to each issue and I
REALLY appreciate it. THANKS!!
There is a lot to report in this issue of Vapor Locks so I better keep
typing. I’ll meet you in the next issue with plans for the road.
Have a great day!
Your Editor,
Gladys
Look at Your
Hands From Emery Turner
Grandma, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. She didn't
move, just sat with her head down staring at her hands. When I sat down
beside her she didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I Sat I
wondered if she was OK.
Finally, not really wanting to disturb her but wanting to check on her at
the same time, I asked her if she was OK. She raised her head and looked
at me and smiled. 'Yes, I'm fine, thank you for asking,' she said in a clear
strong voice. 'I didn't mean to disturb you, Grandma, but you were just
sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK,'
I explained to her.
'Have you ever looked at your hands,' she asked. 'I mean really looked at
your Hands?' I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I
turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never
really looked at my hands as I tried to figure out the point she was making.
Grandma smiled and related this story:
'Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have
served you well throughout your years. These hands though wrinkled
shriveled and weak. Have been the tools I have used all my life to reach
out and grab and embrace life.
They braced and caught my fall when as a toddler.
They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back.
As a child, my mother taught me to fold them in prayer.
They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots.
They held my husband and wiped my tears when he went off to war.
They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent.
They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son.
Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was
married and loved someone special.
They have held my children and grandchildren, consoled neighbors, and
shook in fists of anger when I didn't understand.
They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the
rest of my body.
They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw.
Membership Directory Updates
Gladys Guyer
Charles E. Kuntz
3320 Sylvan Heights Dr.
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Dennis and Cindy Dively
4190 Evergreen Rd.
Claysburg, PA 16625
814-239-5808
Marge and Robert Cutright
2210 Wooded Way
Huntingdon, PA 16652
* Corrections or additions are in bold
If you would like an additional membership directory or if there are any
changes in you information, please contact Pat at 814-251-2299 or e-mail
[email protected] or contact Gladys at 814-667-3796 or e-mail
[email protected]. Updates will be printed in Vapor Locks as
they are reported.
Tipton/Altoona Speedway
Not certain how well known these videos are with members, but
on you tube there are a series of views showing racing in the 1920s
at
Tipton/Altoona Speedway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4klmJo5cEqQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=GRR
w_laoBC0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdsfrBOvC_k
Enjoy
George John Drobnock
Memorial Day Show
May 27, 2013
Boalsburg, PA By Scott Deno
Allegheny Mountain Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America
had a near best show ever on May 27th, Memorial Day 2013.
A display of well over 100 historic automobiles, trucks and light duty
military vehicles, and some hot rods was enjoyed by all on a near perfect
day.
The food vendors provided a great variety of good food which was in high
demand all day.
We wish to also thank the 3 sponsors for the day: 1) Reliance bank, 2)
Mercedes-Benz of State College, 3) Industrial Commercial Realty and 4)
Sheetz Corp. for their help in making the show possible and a benefit to
the Pennsylvania military museum. Based on the success of the show, next
year at Boalsburg on Memorial Day is most likely assured.
The new location for the cars which is closer to the Boalsburg activities
was well received by everyone and is likely to be the format for next year.
One of the most popular new additions to the show this year was Ed
Friedman's Antique Good Humor ice cream truck complete with
OFFICIAL driver and ice cream (see cover of Vapor Locks)! It sure didn't
hurt that Ed provided all the kids with free Good Humor ice cream bars. I
can attest to the quality of the ice cream bars as Ed saw my child side
coming out and let me verify the quality of his product.
Please join us next year.
PICNIC AT THE FORSHT’S By Gladys Guyer
The picnic at Bill and Jackie Forsht’s was enjoyed
by everyone.
Jackie wanted nice weather and she must know
who to talk to. It was a warm day with the threat
of thunder storms but during the picnic hours it
was rain free.
It was a nice day to drive the old cars to the
Forsht’s. Following Bill’s directions everyone arrived safely. We
gathered in Bill’s garage with tables and snacks waiting for us. The
“guys” enjoyed looking at Bill’s collection and the “girls” enjoyed chatting
with each other.
The Board of Directors had a meeting where Fred Hammer described the
July 6th and 7
th tour as well as the Fall tour that he has planned. Both are
going to be great.
Now it was time for “Chef Bill” to work his magic with the hot dogs and
hamburgers. They were cooked to perfection and oh so tasty. With the
heat; I think Bill may have cooked a little himself. You know how there is
always one in the group who needs something special? Well, it was Pat.
She requested a burnt hotdog. It was a hard task but our Chef managed to
cook it just right or maybe it just happened, anyway the dog was just what
Pat ordered.
While Bill cooked the burgers and dogs, Gretchen Eardley was busy
beside him cooking corn on the cob. With the heat and the steam coming
off the corn water perhaps Gretchen was trying to get a facial. How did
that work Gretchen? No matter, the corn was delicious!!
By the time the burgers, dogs and corn was ready the covered dish table
was lined with a wide variety of dishes and of course we could not go
without desserts so we had those too!
The whole afternoon was just a wonderful event for all of us. Thank you,
Bill and Jackie for hosting a great picnic.
The 44 th Swigart Museum and
Allegheny Mountain Region Meet
August 9, 10, &11, 2013
Everyone is invited to attend the 44th Swigart and Allegheny
Mountain Region Meet. It will be held August 9, 10, 11 2013 on the
Museum Grounds along Rt. 22 near Huntingdon.
A wonderful weekend has been planned by Pat and staff. This is a
great opportunity to bring the old cars, talk with old friends, make
new friends, and… visit the museum.
During the day there will be seminars, basket raffles, face painting
and much more. This year’s banquet will be a dinner cruise at Seven
Points Marina.
Complete information is included on your registration form included
in this issue of Vapor Locks.
You won’t want to miss this great weekend!
Please be aware that the registration deadline is July 31, 2013.
Just For Laughs From Emery Turner
I Love You, Sweetheart...........
There was a group of women at a seminar on how to live in a loving
relationship with your husband.
The women were asked, ‘How many of you love your husbands?’
All the women raised their hands.
Then they were asked, ‘When was the last time you told your husband you
loved him?’
Some women answered today, some yesterday, some didn't remember.
The women were then told to take their phones and send the following
text/tweet: I love you, sweetheart.
Then the women were told to exchange phones and read the responding
text/tweet messages.
Here are some of the replies: The answers are funny.
1. Who is this?
2. Eh, mother of my children, are you sick?
3. I love you too
.
4. What now? Did you crash the car again?
5. I don’t understand what you mean?
6. What did you do now? I won’t forgive you this time.
7. ?!?
8. Don’t beat about the bush; just tell me how much you need?
9. Am I dreaming?
10. If you don’t tell me who this message is actually for, someone will die.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
A Sunny Sunday Motor Adventure By Fred Hammer
It was a beautiful day
in the neighborhood, a
day made for putt-
putting down the two
lanes to Warrior Run
for the Shikellamy
Strawberry Festival
and Car Show.
Bob & Jackie Struble
led the parade with a 9
a.m. departure from
Snappy’s in Old Fort.
In the back seat of Bob’s Buick were passengers Pat Krall and Bobbie &
Mike Kintner. All went well with Chuck Firman, Fred & Nina Hammer,
Ernie & Sue Romanini, Pete (AKA “STAN”) & Cathy Searer, Chris
Struble, and Harry Whitman making up a seven car caravan.
Well, that is until Millheim, when Bob’s backfiring Buick came to a
stuttering stop, and everyone piled out of their cars to check the damage.
Putt putting along
What could the problem be?
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Ok, maybe not everyone as
Sue and Cathy paused to chat
while Pete looked on.
Most of us, like Chuck Firman, showed
real concern – not for Bob; for the Buick
as Bob & Jackie stayed behind with a
promise to join us after the car was towed
safely home.
With the
Struble passengers parceled out to other
drivers, our now six car caravan took off again
with Pete in the lead. He set a blistering pace
except when Ernie beeped to remind him that
the Hammers didn’t have a working overdrive
and to hold the speed to 45mph. Someone else
said that Harry was beeping his horn to try to
get him to go
faster!
Regardless Pete
maintained a
pace which got us to Warrior Run safely
and still insured his place at the head of the
chow line where this picture was taken.
Meanwhile, Ernie was making last minutes
adjustments to Sue’s ankle chain. At least
that’s what he told the photographer.
Welcome
New Members
Dennis and Cindy Dively
4190 Evergreen Rd
Claysburg, PA 16625
Car: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Recommended to Allegheny Mountain Region, AACA
By Fred and Nina Hammer
President Ernie Romanini, the Officers, Board of Directors and all
Allegheny Mountain Region, AACA members would like to welcome you
to the club
Trucking in the USA By Chuck Kuntz
The John Jurkowski Collection
Ready for Transport
The girls taking it easy
Its ok Chuck, you'll
get your ice cream
Good job Ernie!
Smile Pete
COOK’S NIGHT OUT No cooking tonight!!
Idea from Fred Hammer
We are going to try new idea for
members of the Region. On the 4th
Wednesday evening in July that is
July 24 members are invited to come socialize, share a
meal together and of course give the cook the night off!
July’s “Cooks Night Out” will be at Hosses in Huntingdon
located along Rt. 22?
We would like to see you arrive in the old car but we would
rather see our friends regardless of what you drive.
Replies to attend July’s “Cook’s Night Out” is not required
but would be greatly appreciated. Replies will help make
sure the restaurant will be prepared for us. If you decide
last minute you can join us, please come and don’t worry
that you have not replied. You can just show up!
July’s contact person will be Gladys Guyer. You can e-mail
her at [email protected] or call 814-667-3796.
If you cannot come but would be willing to give your opinion
on making “Cook’s Night Out” a monthly event, please send
Gladys an e-mail at [email protected].
Hope you give the “CooK” the night off and join us on July
24th, 6:30 p.m., Hosses in Huntingdon.
Motor Adventure Con’t
We had an enjoyable afternoon looking at others’ cars, swapping tall tales,
even renewing the acquaintance of Gene Loomis, a member of the Jeepster
club that had joined us at last September’s Fall Jeepster Meet. Bob &
Jackie caught up to us for the remainder of the afternoon, and rumor has it
that Bob made up for lost time with three servings of strawberry shortcake
and ice cream with strawberries, some of which he even shared with his
shirt!
Nina and Sue managed to buy some
strawberries to take home.
At the close of the strawberry festival, our
caravan broke up with the Romanini’s, the
Hammer’s, and Harry Whitman stopping for
supper at the Twisted Bull in Mifflinburg. All
agreed that for $6.99, this is one of the best
soup and salad offerings in central
Pennsylvania. Because of road construction, most of the
main street in Mifflinburg was closed, but
Fred knew a second detour which took us to
two of the covered bridges that are part of a
possible upcoming one-day Five Covered Bridges Tour.
Ernie capped the day
with a final note to
Fred: “…if there’s a
gravel road involved
that should not be a
secret (but you did find
a way to get Harry
Whitman to slow down
– Ha!)”
They are looking good!
Nice photo at the covered bridge!
YESTER YEARS NEWS Form the July/August 1990 issue of Vapor Locks
What was happening in Allegheny Mountain Region in 1990?
1ST
BENZEL BAKERY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
On Saturday, June 9, when the early birds arrived at 8:00 a.m. it was
pouring rain, dark and dreary. Cars started to come in about 8:30. By
show time at 10:00 a.m. the weather had turned for the better. We had 47
cars and certainly want to complement those who braved the elements and
brought their special vehicles to our show.
The Benzel’s went all out to make us welcome. Chef Ann and her
assistant served a delicious brunch from 9:00 to 10:00. Bill Benzel and his
staff, with the help of Tom Riley had planned a wonderful day. Two
magicians and a clown making balloon animals for the big and little kids
entertained the crowd. Then there was the Trolley Bus bringing folks back
and forth from the WTAJ parking lot and free tours of the bakery. Those
things plus the music provided by our members Herb and Aggie Detrick
with their orchestrion made for a carnival like atmosphere.
For each car displayed, in addition to the brunch, Benzel’s gave a dash
plaque, Penny sticks cap and a gift package of their products. They also
gave a cash donation to our Treasury.
If you missed it this year –watch for next year’s date, because we’ve been
invited back.
A HUG THANKS TO THE BENZEL FOLKS!!!
Note:
The Allegheny Mountain Region was invited back to Benzel’s for several
years with the number of cars increasing each year.
Saturday morning July 6 a group of enthusiastic members gather at
McDonalds in State College for a two day tour. We of course couldn’t
begin the tour without breakfast so the “girls” gathered at one table and the
“guys at another and enjoyed our food. All was going well until Mickie
told a joke and the laughter started and didn’t stop. The McDonald’s
employees probably thought we were a bunch of nuts. This laughter went
with us the whole trip.
At 9:00 a.m. the Hammer’s, Loy’s, Clemen’s, Ingham’s, Deno’s, Lloyd’s
and the Guyer’s returned to their cars to begin what would be the start of a
fabulous weekend. Our leaders, Fred and Nina Hammer led us to
Boalsburg where we got on Route 45 to the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum.
Here we learned the history of the Heiss family who opened the buggy
making business in 1883. Scott and Ellen tried out a carriage but could not
find a driver or a horse. They
were disappointed but recovered
quickly when they heard it was
almost lunch time.
Fred got everyone together for a
group photo and had our tour
guide take our photo. What a
group!!
Benezette Tour Con’t
will suffice to get us aboard. More details will follow as I negotiate with
the people in charge.
SO, WHY IS THIS THE PLACE WHERE THE GEESE WEAR PANTS?
Glad you asked. In Germany, where both the founding Bauer family and
the railroad’s first steam locomotive came from, parents told their children
a fairy tale of “Bucksgahuda”. If the children didn’t mind their flock of
geese and do their chores, the story goes; a giant gander would swoop
down and cart them off to another place. In this place, the gander would
turn the children into baby geese, still wearing their little boy knickers,
who never grow up. Our Bucksgahuda is the place where the little trains
never grow up.
After lunch in St. Marys, we will take SR 255 back to US 219, and then
north to Mefferts Run Road just south of Wilcox.
Here we will visit the Winery at Wilcox, and enjoy a tour and wine tasting.
We can buy here, or at its outlets at the Nittany Mall in State College and
the Dubois Mall.
Upon leaving this winery, we will travel south on US 219 to Old Grade
Road and the Laurel Mountain Winery where we can have a second wine
tasting and then take a self-guided tour of their antique museum and see
the farm equipment that has been in the family for generations. Guess
five of twelve mystery tools and win a bottle of Concord or Niagara!
We will then continue south on US 219 to US 322 east and our supper stop
in Clearfield at Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub, nationally known as the home of
the "World's Largest Hamburger Challenges.” This is an experience you
won’t soon forget. Bring your hunger and your camera! Check it out at
http://dennysbeerbarrelpub.com/
A final 26 miles will put our out-of-county participants on I-99 at Port
Matilda, and another 12 miles beyond that will deliver Centre Countians
back to State College where our September tour originated.
Please respond to Fred Hammer at [email protected] and let him
know if you would like to join the group. Fred must make restaurant
reservations for meals. This will ensure that you are made aware of
any changes in the itinerary.
Tour Con’t
Leaving Mifflinburg we
enjoyed a nice lunch at the
Twisted Bull Restaurant.
We left lunch and enjoyed
the scenery on Buffalo
Run Road with our next
stop being the Piper
Aviation Museum. The
Piper headquarters was located in Lock Haven from 1937 until
closing in 1984. It was well known for its “Cub” and for a
series of aircraft bearing Indian names such as Aztec, Cherokee,
Cheyenne, Comanche, Navajo
and Pawnee. Piper aircraft
grew to be the world’s leading
producer of general avaition
aircrafts. Ellen Deno poses
beside one of the museum
planes
From the Aviation Museum,
we cruised to the Comfort Inn.
We checked in, freshed up
and met in the dining area for socializing before we headed out to dinner at
the Variety Buffet. After a HUGE meal what else would our group do
other than return to the Comfort Inn dining area where we talked and
laughed until it was time to turn in for the night.
Sunday morning, we enjoyed a
wonderful hot complimentary
breakfast checked out of the
Comfort Inn and began our
second day of touring. Before
departing, Pete and Cathy Searer
joined the group. Leaving the
hotel Fred and Nina took us for a
beautiful 33 mile drive on
Renovo Road to Hyner View
where some of the group had never been. Hyner View State Park features
a scenic vista overlooking the West Branch of the Susquehanna
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River and is a favorite spot for
hang gliding. This is one of the
nicest scenic vistas in
Pennsylvania state parks. You
can see for miles upstream and
downstream over the West
Branch of the Susquehanna
River and surrounding
mountains. Hyner View is georgeous by itself but we had the opportunity
to watch several hand gliders flying.
What a sight to see them take off
and land. We left Hyner View and
again had very beautiful drive on
country roads.
We made a stop at Eagle Ridge
Nursing Home where the residents
enjoyed looking at our cars and
talking to us.
By this time we needed to head to LUNCH. We never miss a meal! Off
we went to Socky’s Restaurant another great place that Fred chose. When
we had finished lunch we headed out to Moshannon and stopped at Fish
Dam Run and St. Severin Old Log Church built in the 1800’s. With the
threat of rain we moved on towards Philipsburg. The sky was getting dark
so about half way there, we pulled off and the drivers of the convertible
cars decided to put their tops up. It is a good thing they did because a
couple miles from Phillipsburg it started to rain. In Phillipsburg we were
stopping for a tour of the Rowland Theatre.
With the rain coming down, the Clemens and Inghams decided to fore go
this stop and instead left the group and headed home. Everyone was
waiting outside the theatre by the time the Guyer’s arrived. They made a
wrong turn or two but eventually arrived. No matter the tour waited for us.
The history of the theatre was quite interesting and very beautiful. We had
the opportunity to go back stage, down in the orchestra pit and sit in the
orginal theatre seats.
Benezette Tour Con’t
The Museum is not in town but out on a rural road where first the
pavement ends, and then the plumbing. The big attraction here -- for Tom
Mix fans -- is his birthplace. The big attraction for Roadsiders is Tom
Mix's celebrity outhouse. Since the death of Mr. Flaugh, the museum's
wife and daughter were unable to keep up the place and have since sold it
as a hunting camp. We will discuss keeping this stop on the itinerary.
And, now let’s get to Benezette, another thirteen miles west on SR 555.
At supper, separate maps will be distributed and drivers can choose their
own paths to elk viewing. Benezette is in the heart of elk viewing
country. Elk can be seen year round, in town, on Winslow Hill, even
walking through the parking lot of the Benezette hotel. Many are seen
munching grass in people’s yards.
We will all have supper together at the local restaurant. Our
accomodations for the night will be at the Best Western. The cost of the
room if we take 10 rooms is $92.65 and $8.34 tax for a total of $100.99
which includes breakfast 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. Fred has reserved his room
room and it "rang up" as $98.10 and $8.83 tax for a total of $106.93. This
is as per the computer. Once AMR has hit TEN ROOMS, then the rate
will change for ALL the reservations prior and later to $92.65 and
$8.34 for a total of $100.99. There is no penalty for cancellations.
The 30 mile drive to Dubois will take about an hour due to night time
driving and the possibility of animals on the highway.
DAY 2
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart at 9 a.m., and head north on US
219 to Brockway where we will turn right and continue on US 219
through Brockport and on St. to the Bucksgahuda and Western Railroad
Museum on into Ridgeway. At Ridgeway, we will turn east on SR 120
and proceed via N. St. Marys Parkway Road in St. Marys. This part of our
trip will take about an hour. The visit will take about two hours.
This museum is a must for railroad buffs! It preserves industrial railroad
equipment and other items relating to the railroad industry at a time before
forklifts and conveyors were invented. Trains of this size were the
backbone of many industries, including sawmills, coal mines, brickworks,
and construction sites. Find out why Bucksgahuda is the place where "The
Geese Wear Pants."
(Because we are visiting the railroad on an “off” day, a minimum charge
of $100 is required and will be divided among attending attendees. This
Benezette Tour
September 21 and 22, 2013
Tour planners Fred and Nina Hammer
Mark your calendar now!! Below is the itinerary.
This weekend tour will take off with breakfast at 9:00 a.m. leaving at 10
a.m. from Eat’n Park off N. Atherton Street in State College. With this
late start, we hope to see many of our friends from outside Centre County.
Have an early breakfast, and don’t forget your camera!
From Eat ‘n Park, we will travel a short three miles to Centre Furnace on
Porter Road where we will visit the “the Grand Sycamore – an old tree that
was on this site long before anyone came to the area to find iron. It was
about 40 years old when Centre Furnace was founded in 1791. This
particular sycamore tree is so big; it takes at least five children and an
adult to get their arms around it.” Imagine! A tree that was alive when
the US Constitution was written!
From Porter Road, we will travel north via Fox Hollow and Fox Hill
Roads to the Unionville Pike which will end at Eagle Valley Road. Four
miles east on Eagle Valley Road will deliver us to the Mountain Valley
Diner which is famous for home-roasted turkey dinners. Here, you will
learn why we suggested an early breakfast.
After lunch, we will backtrack to Unionville (known by the USPS as
Fleming, PA, to avoid competition with another Unionville, PA), and take
the Rattlesnake Pike north to Black Moshannon State Park. Along the way
on this well-named winding road, travelers will see the old stone mile
markers left over from what was once the Philadelphia to Erie Turnpike.
At Black Mo. as the locals call it, we will take a short walk -- part way on
a boardwalk -- into the bog which provides a habitat for diverse wildlife
not common in other areas of the state. No special footwear is needed.
Leaving Black Mo., we will head north on Casanova Road, past
Moshannon Creek, Bear Run, and Six Mile Run, and into the Elk State
Forest, and the White Birch Forest of the Quehanna Wild Area. Have
your cameras ready as the last time I traveled this area, I saw my first wild
coyote warily watching me as he crossed the highway behind my vehicle.
Prepare to slow down as we travel beautiful Wykoff Run Road through
Sweet Valley into Sinnemahoning where we will turn west on SR 120 to
Driftwood and the Tom Mix Birthplace & Museum
Tour Con’t
When we left the Rowland, the rain had slowed down for the last leg of
our weekend. The last optional stop was at the Port Matilda Hotel for
dinner. After dinner everyone left in the direction of choice to go home.
Any tour as you know has to have a
coorindanator. For this tour A BIG
THANK YOU to our illustrious
leaders Fred and Nina Hammer. Fred
spent countless hours planning our
itinery, making reservations at the
Comfort Inn and restaurants. Fred
with Nina by his side drove and timed
the route. They visited each
destination and made all
arrangements to plan our timeline. Fred did an excellent job keeping us on
time and together. If he noticed that a car from our group was not in line,
he pulled over to the side of the road until we regrouped. Perfect plan, did
Nina think of this? No matter, the Hammers were wonderful tour guides
taking us on a great weekend adventure.
Hope to see you on our next
great adventure.
The history of
Those Beautiful Woodies Of the
1930’s, 1940’s & 1950’s
1930s and 40s]
The Woodie, was an early style of station wagon whereupon the rear
portion of the car's bodywork was made of wood. This wood was typically
visible and covered in a clear finish. In early days, when cars were built,
most were made of aluminum or steel panels bolted on top of a wood
frame. Woodies were cheaper to build as and transferring shipments.
Although the Woodie was less expensive to build, it wasn't long before
Woodies were built in luxury form as well
In America in the 30s, the Woodie was
used also by lodges, inns and country
clubs to carry groups of people and their
luggage. The idea of having a vehicle
with large amounts of room, caught on
with wealthy landowners who needed a
vehicle suited for traveling in the
suburbs.
During World War II, saving steel was important; this made the concept of
using wood instead on vehicles ideal.
After the war, a large amount of mass
produced Woodie wagons became
appealing to middle class families who
needed a vehicle. They were also called
station wagons in America due to the fact
railway stations used the vehicles for
hauling luggage to haul all their children
around in. The popularity of Woodies for
personal transportation peaked by mid-
century, then it was on to something new.
1950s and 60s
In the fifties, woodie resale values
plummeted, used car dealers had
plenty of cheap, poorly maintained
wood-clad cars. Unfortunately, the
wagon's most prominent feature, its
wood body, was also its greatest
drawback.
Wood bodies required maintenance - not
a problem for the wealthy with
household staff. But as a 'do-it-yourself'
chore, it was frequently neglected.
In 1950, Plymouth discontinued their
Woodie station wagon. Buick in
1953.
After the demise of models using
actual wood construction,
manufacturers continued to evoke
wood construction with sheet-vinyl
appliques of simulated wood grain,
sometimes augmented with three-
dimensional, simulated framework—
and later by a simple series of indented grooves in the bodywork. New
wagons of steel merely looked wooden. Woodies were popular in the U.S.
and were produced as variants of sedans and convertibles as well as station
wagons, from basic to luxury.
Reintroduction of woody decorated station wagons in America began in
1966 when Dodge offered the look for the first time in 15 years. By 1967,
simulated "wood" decoration was used exclusively on top line models,
with unadorned vehicles denoting lower price and status models. The
1966 Chevrolet Caprice in its second
season, added to the four-door hardtop
body style a full line of models
including a vinyl-wood trimmed
station wagon, the Caprice Estate
From the early 70’s the wood look was
obtained with vinyl and wood grain
film, and other simulated wood grains.
This was continued by some
manufacturer thru 2010
1937 Ford Deluxe
Station Wagon
1930 Ford Woody
1940’s Nash Surburban
1948 Chrysler Town & Country
Convertible
1951 Ford Custom 79
Country Squire
1950 Buick Roadmaster
1966 Chevrolet Caprice
1953 Buick Roadmaster