Allegheny Mountain Region, AACA

Memorial Day Show Boalsburg, PA - May 25, 2015

Boalsburg Village Memorial Day Celebration adjoins the Show Craft, arts etc. in the village and much more.

Registration opens at 9:00 Registration closes at noon Pre-registration $8.00 by May 23, 2014 Day of Show registration $10.00 NO AACA JUDGING First 100 participants receive a dash plaque

Winners will be chosen by random drawing and winners will receive gift cards. Must be present to win.

Make Checks payable to Allegheny Mountain Region, AACA

Clip and mail to Scott Deno 135 Watson Rd State College, PA 16801

Questions call Scott at 814-238-4031

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America’s Oldest Automobile Museum Huntingdon, PA 16652

1-800-228-8603 OR 814-946-1295 Box 214 Museum Park Official Publication John R. Mueller – Owner Huntingdon, PA 16652 J. Todd Mueller, Manager ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION, AACA

May/June 2015

Vol. 64 Number 2

SPACE AVAILABLE

May - June 2014

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1951 – 2015 Antique & Collector JOHNNY’S U-PULL IT Vehicle Appraisals 2015 OFFICERS President Scott Deno ...... 135 Watson Rd. State College, PA 16870 ...... (814) 238-4031 …[email protected] Central PA’S First Self Service Auto Salvage Vice President Gladys Guyer ...... 11800 Guyer Rd. Huntingdon, PA 16652 ...... (814) 667-3796 …[email protected]

Secretary: Patricia Swigart ...... 2101 Ellis Ave., Huntingdon, PA 16652 ...... (814) 643-1945…[email protected] Maefield Enterprises Treasurer: Francis Searer ...... 14 Park Place Lewistown, PA 17044 …[email protected] BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS PULL YOUR OWN PARTS ...... Ron Strapel, 1842 Marengo Rd. ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SAVE MONEY Warriors Mark, PA 16877 2013 – 2014 - 2015 Phone: 814-692-5578 1555 Mill Run Rd. Open 7 days a week Pat Swigart - 814-251-2299...... [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Altoona, PA 16601 Mon. – Sat. 8 to dusk Gladys Guyer - 814-667-3796 ...... [email protected] 814-946-1295 Sunday 12 PM to 4 PM Randy Clemens - 814-943-8626 ...... [email protected] Bill Guyer - 814-667-3796 ...... [email protected] Larrie A. Derman FAX (814)-4178 2014 – 2015 - 2016 Pete Searer – 717-242-2954 ...... [email protected] Owner-Supervisor Cell (814) 935-3815 Paula Clemens – 814-943-8626 ...... [email protected] (814) 684-3671 Robert Struble – 814-355-5511 ...... none Cathy Searer – 717-242-2954 ...... [email protected] 2015 - 2016 - 2017 DERMAN Harry Whitman – 814-466-6695 ...... [email protected] Scott Deno - 814-238-4031………………………………………………[email protected] Fred Hammer - 814-880-6315 [email protected] FUNERAL HOME INC. Gail Whitman - 814-466-6695…………………………………………………[email protected] “Professional Service With Dignity”

PAST PRESIDENTS OF ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION, AACA Pre-Need Counseling 1200 Lincoln Avenue

1951-William E. Swigart, Jr.* 1973-Fred P. Lockcuff* 1995-Russell Bambarger Tyrone, PA 16686 1952-William E. Swigart, Jr.* 1974-Robert M. Struble 1996-Russell Bambarger

1953-William E. Swigart, Jr.* 1975PAST-Robert PRESIDENTS M. Struble 1997-Stanley B. Smith, Jr. 1954-Stanley B. Smith* 1976-Ferd D. Page, Jr.* 1998-Stanley B. Smith, Jr. 1955 -Dr. Max Tornatore* 1977-Stephen Leoras* 1999-John R. O’Brien Somewhere In Time Classics 1956 -David T. Davis* 1978-James L. Kingston* 2000-John R. O’Brien A division of Village Service Center 1957 -Leonard L. LeCrone* 1979-James L. Kingston* 2001-N. Scott Deno Route 104 – Penns Creek, PA 17862 1958-Ernest L. Shank* 1980-Larrie A. Derman 2002-N. Scott Deno 1959 -Chester E. Geist* 1981-Larrie A. Derman 2003-Patricia B. Swigart Len Krautheim ,Owner 1960 -Chester E. Geist* 1982-James F. Eichelberger* 2004-Patricia B. Swigart [email protected] 1961 -Paul Swartz* 1983-James F. Eichelberger* 2005-John R. Mueller Space Available 1962-Dr John C. Gourley, Jr.* 1984-Charles Caracciolo* 2006-John R. Mueller

1963-Dr John C. Gourley, Jr.* 1985-Charles Caracciolo* 2007-Nicholas Sabatino 1964-William H. Harshbarger* 1986-James Fisher 2008-Nicholas Sabatino 1965-Leonard L. LeCrone* 1987-James Fisher 2009-Francis P. Searer 1966-Ferd D. Page, Jr.* 1988-William Eardley* 2010-Francis P. Searer 1967-Ferd D. Page, Jr.* 1989-Wiliam Eardley* 2011-Bill M. Loy 1968-Stephen Leoras* 1990-Ralph B. Grove 2012-Bill M. Loy 1969-Stephen Leoras* 1991-Ralph B. Grove 2013-Ernest Romanini 1970-Robert L. Meckley* 1992-Ralph B. Grove 2014 Ernest Romanini (800) 326-9976 1971-Dr. James K. Gordon* 1993-Ralph Hoover* 2015 N. Scott Deno Cell: (570) 850-0487 1972-Dr. James K. Gordon* 1994-Robert M. Struble  deceased Res: (570) 837-1370 www.villageservice.com

*Dr. James Gordon

Vapor Locks Staff COOK’S CORNER Editor: Gladys Guyer, 11800 Guyer Rd. Huntingdon, PA 16652 814-667-3796 [email protected]

The 2015 "Cook's Corner" recipes will be Photographers: Don Foor and Scott Deno In the Kitchen with the Swigart Museum Special Contributors May/June: Fred Hammer Scott Deno Homemade French Dressing Don and Carol Foor Patricia Hall Krow

1/4 C. vinegar 3/4 C. oil Webmaster: 3/4 C. sugar Scott Deno, 135 Watson Rd. State College 16801 814-238-4031 ... [email protected] 1 C. ketchup Archivist: 1 tsp. salt Jeff Boring, 128 Ingham Dr. Altoona, PA 16601 814-942-3373 [email protected] 1/4 C. onion diced Juice of 1 lemon Appointed Committees: Audit: Emery Turner Nominating: Scott Deno and Jeff Boring Mix all ingredients together and allow it to sit for one hour. Makes approximately 1 1/2 pints ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION WEBSITE ...... www.aaca.org/allegheny

Pineapple Cheese Log/Ball AACA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS HERSHEY, PA ...... www.aaca.org Gladys Guyer 501 West Governor R. Hershey, PA 17031 -- Phone 717-534-1910

1951 Founding Officers 2 packages of softened cream cheese 1 large can of pineapple drained (reserve liquid) Regional Director – William E. Swigart, Jr. 1 cup of chopped pecans Secretary / Treasurer – William A Huff, Jr. Advisory Committee – George W. Brisbin, David T. Davis, Paul K. Good, Carl Mix softened cream cheese and drained pineapple. Add 1/2 c nuts and mix E. Henderson, G. Bland Hoke, E.J. Leap, Fred Samuel, E.T. Studebaker again. If it is to dry add a little pineapple juice.

Put on a piece of waxed paper or press and seal and shaped you log or ball. Vapor Locks is the official; publication of the Allegheny Mountain Region, AACA, (Mixture may be a bit sticky) After you get it shaped, use rest on chopped Inc., a non-profit club. It is published by and for the members of the Allegheny pecans to coat the outside. Move to another piece of waxed paper or press and Mountain Region on a bi-monthly basis. January, March, May, July, September, and November. seal and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Serve with your favorite crackers. 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.

Helpful Hint Advertising on the cover in Vapor Locks, One sixth page $12.00 and one third page $24.00 per year. To prevent pasta from boiling over, place a wooden spoon or fork Classified Ads: For Sale or Wanted are Free of charge to members. Please include across top of the pot while the pasta is boiling. 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 page 2 The President’s Message

HOSTING OF THE 2016 DIVISIONAL TOUR - Please help Pat Swigart, our WOW what a winter. Glad it is past. Spring has really sprung from winter to tour director, to fill in some needs. Of course, we can't have too many summer and the weather is inspiring. volunteers. We have a number of positions filled, but there is still a need for volunteers at several levels. Just contact Pat or me or attend a meeting. Hope you have gotten a car or two out for We will also need a logo and theme. a spin. I have only had the 1918 and wife's '57 Chevy out so far. Both One initial theme that seems to be a good start is "Boats, Buggies, and Bears" amazed me after a long winter's nap. They both turned over several times and or some variation on that. Please contribute your idea! started purring like they wanted to get going. Look forward to seeing you at an event soon. And, as always, feel free to contact me anytime and anywhere about comments, ideas, concerns, and Already behind us are the AACA southeastern and eastern Spring meets also suggestions. the Auburn meets. I really wanted to go to the Auburn Show again this year but opted to work on my Cadillac for some hope of getting it done for Hershey Your president this Fall. It will be "down to the wire". For those who went to Auburn this year, like Don Barlup, I will join you next year or else. Get a group together Scott Deno next year?

I am looking forward to the Summer Tours. Tours will get the car's oil and 2016 your blood flowing. Fred, our official tour director, great tours planned. It has to be good, with the afterglow on Fred and Nina's back porch with libations. AACA Southeastern What's a libation anyway? Divisional Tour Meeting BOALSBURG SHOW MAY 25 - The big item on my current list is the May 31, 2015 Boalsburg Show May 25th. It is shaping up to be another great show with additional sponsors. We have some volunteers already to assist in registration, 2:00 parking, and the new "membership" table, but consider signing up to volunteer Swigart Museum Office to help "spell off" those volunteers who start the day. Also, consider joining us 510 Penn Street, Huntingdon the Sunday evening before at 6:30 PM to do initial setup of the tent and field marks. Many hands make for easy work.

JIM THORPE TOUR - The tour to Jim Thorpe is next which might be the tour of the summer. Don't miss it! Train rides, strawberry festival and great driving country. What could be finer?

PICNIC AND NEXT BOARD MEETING - June 28, Forsht's picnic (come early and join us!)

Have Steam Will Travel ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION, AACA - pg1 ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION, AACA - pg. 2 Smithfield Fire Hall, Huntingdon, PA April 11, 2015 Scott asked if we could get this listed electronically. Pat will check

The Board of Directors of the Allegheny Mountain Region held their Tour report meeting on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Smithfield Fire Hall, Huntingdon. Gladys gave a report on tours that Fred Hammer has planned. At present the tour to Jim Thorpe has five and six couples attending. Board members in attendance were: President Scott Deno, Vice President and Vapor Locks Editor Gladys Guyer, Treasurer Pete Searer, Randy Clemens, Eastern Regional Tour Bill Guyer, Cathy Searer, Robert Struble, Gail Whitman, Harry Whitman, and Pat reported on plans for our hosting the 2016 Eastern Divisional Tour. Secretary Pat Swigart. There will be an organizational meeting on Sunday, April 19. Region

Board members absent were: Paula Clemens and Fred Hammer. members are requested to help with this tour. We have hosted two very successful National Tours and know this will be equally well received. Also Region members in attendance were: Ellen Deno, Jackie Struble, the this will only be a three day tour so there is not as much to plan on. Foors, the Lloyds, the Loys and the Turners. Gladys suggested that in place of an opening banquet we have an ice The meeting was called to order at 2:10 P.M. by President Deno. cream party. If anyone knows of someone who can make ice cream on site for a group of people, please let us know. Emery knows of someone and will The minutes of the March 15th meeting were printed in the Vapor Locks. check. Upon motion of Randy Clemens, seconded by Harry Whitman, the minutes were approved as written. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS The Financial Report was given by Treasurer Searer. The Financial Correspondence A letter was received from the AACA Museum regarding the CARnival that Report included the regular checking account and the Founders Tour account th th were presented. Upon motion of Randy Clemens, seconded by Harry they are hosting on June 20 . This will be the 20 year that they have had this Whitman, the Financial Report was received and will be filed for audit. event and they will have many activities for young and old.

OLD BUSINESS We received a thank you from the Pennsylvania College of Technology Memorial Day Show regarding the donation that we gave toward a scholarship. It was decided at the Scott reported that he checked with Kia and Stocker auto dealerships to January meeting to continue with this donation and upgrading it to $1000.00. sponsor and display at this event. They will let him know if they are interested. It was suggested that he also check with the Joel Confer dealership Cook’s Night Out The places for the Cook’s Night Out were discussed and will be listed in Susan Romanini has informed Scott that she will sponsor for Wynwood. Vapor Locks. This event has been very successful. The Lloyds volunteered to Susan had also gotten in touch with the other sponsors and vendors before we host the July 15th night at the Twisted Trout in Bedford. changed the fee. So they will be paying the former amount. Adjournment Scott got the contract from the Boalsburg Museum. Pete will look over Upon motion of Gladys Guyer, seconded by Harry Whitman, the meeting this. It was decided that Scott’s 1918 Cadillac will be on the dash plaques. was adjourned at 3:15 P.M. Gift cards will be given in the same ratio as last year.

Membership Pat submitted the list of AACA members in our area. We can check to Respectfully submitted, see if we know anyone who we could contact and ask if they would be interested in becoming a member of our region. Patricia B. Swigart, Secretary

2015 Calendar of Events Allegheny Mountain Region May 20 "Cook's Nite Out" Friendly's Restaurant in Altoona May 25 Memorial Day Car Show, Boalsburg, PA Board of Directors Meeting June 5, 6, 7 Weekend Tour to Jim Thorpe/Strawberry Festival June 17 "Cook's Nite Out" OIP in Burnham June 28, 2015 June 28 Forsht's Picnic 2:00 PM June 28 Board of Director's Meeting July 15 "Cook's Nite Out" Bill and Jackie Forsht's, Altoona, PA July 18 1 Day Tour to Ronnie Morse's garage in Clearville August 7, 8, 9 Swigart Meet Everyone is welcome! August 14, 15, 16 Tour to be determined August 19 "Cook's Nite Out" September 16 "Cook's Nite Out"

September 27 Delgrosso Show October 17 or 24 Fall Dinner October 21 "Cook's Nite Out" November 18 "Cook's Nite Out" CLASSIFIEDS December 18 "Cook's Nite Out"

NATIONAL EVENTS: Info at www.aaca.org FOR SALE: June 12-14 Elegance at Hershey 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible June 20 AACA 20th Annual Car Show & Flea Market 383 Engine July 27-31 AACA Vintage Tour, Lancaster, PA White with newer Blue Top and tires August 30-Sept 4 AACA Glidden Tour, OK City, OK Runs and drives September 14 -18 AACA Founders Tour - North East Ohio Needs some TLC October 7-10 Fall Hershey Must sell asap, lost storage! Other Car Events Asking $4,700 or best offer. June 3-6 Fords at Carlisle Contact Bill Soyster 814-943-5848 June 26-28 GM at Carlisle

June 6 25th Annual Orphan Tour For Sale from the Fort Bedford Region June 19 39th Annual Vehicle Parts A Roma. Pittsburgh, PA July 10-11 Alum Bank Car Show 1968 Lincoln Continental July 12 Fort Bedford Cruise In at Landmark Test 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Two door July 18 53rd annual Williamsport show - Susquehannock Region 73,335 Miles July 25-26 Keystone Truckers Show, Morrison's Cove Memorial Park, 462 Cubic inch engine Martinsburg Light blue with dark blue Landau Top. July 30-Aug. 2 BMW "Z-fest" in State College at the Penn Stater Hotel Asking $10,000 August 1 2nd annual Cancer Burnout at the Jaffa Shrine, Altoona Contact 814-623-5957 August 7-8 Trucks at Carlisle August 8 Raystown Lake Car Show 1:00 - 4:00 August 28-30 Corvettes at Carlisle September 20 Marion Center Car Show - Punxy Region Sept. 30-Oct. 4 Fall Carlisle October 10 Bedford Fall Foliage Parade, 10:00, Drivers Meet 1:30 From The Editor Just For Laughs Hi All, Pat Swigart

Warm weather is finally here and I am sure everyone has summer plans. Bill and I are getting really excited about going on tours. Senior's Breakfast Well, or should I say I am getting really excited. Anyone who knows Bill, knows he is not the excitable kind, but he is a good guy that goes with the The $2.99 Special flow and he does enjoy club events. I am the talker and socializer. I am not sure whether that is good or bad. No matter I can't wait to get with friends, We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the "seniors special" ride in the old car and have fun. was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $2.99

Again in this issue there is a lot of current information you will want to read Sounds good," my wife said" but I don't want the eggs". carefully and come join the group. I guarantee you will not be bored and I also guarantee you will have an enjoyable time. "Then, I'll have to charge you $3.49 because you're ordering a la Fred and Nina have returned from sunny Florida to their State College home carte," the waitress warned her. so Fred is tweaking the tours. If you have not made your reservations, do so and contact Fred. "You mean I'd have to pay for not taking the eggs"? my wife asked incredulously. Scott is finalizing plans for the great Memorial Day Show. "YES!" stated the waitress, emphatically. Bill Forsht is ready to cook those burgers and dogs for everyone at the Forsht's Picnic. "I'll take the special then," my wife said.

I have included some inspirational Memorial Day articles to remind us of the "How do you want your eggs?" the waitress asked. heroes who gave it all for our freedom.

"Raw and in the shell," my wife replied. Don't forget to send me your car stories or classifieds.

She took the two eggs home and baked a cake. I have a very special story to put in the next issue of V.L. It is about a great couple who loves to go on tours. The story was featured in a nearby newspaper. You will not want to miss it! DON'T MESS WITH SENIORS! WE'VE been around the block more than once. I am going for now to get prepared for the tours down the road. I will meet on the road going to club events.

Gladys

Every accomplishment

starts with the decision to try! Author unknown

"Forsht’s Picnic" Master of Orchestrion Honored Herbie Detrich Saturday, June 28

Altoona, PA Allegheny Mountain Region's car shows just wouldn't be the same without our dear friend Herbie Detrich. Jackie and Bill Forsht are hosting a picnic on June 28, 2015 and everyone is invited. It will be relaxing Herbie has travelled near and far to shows and entertained afternoon with a group of car club friends. thousands of people. Young and old enjoy the familiar Plan to arrive any time after 12:00 and be prepared to sounds of his beautiful orchestrion. His music has filled the eat about 3:00. The Forsht’s are providing air for 50 years and put countless smiles on amazed onlookers. Hamburgers, Hotdogs and place settings. During the Spring Dinner held on April 11, Herbie was Bill will be cooking perfectly grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. Of course Jackie will be supervising Bill’s grilling. Make sure you presented with an "Appreciation Award" for his dedication to burn some of the hotdogs. Everyone is asked to bring covered dishes to share. the Region.

Something Bill would say is "Get off your rear end and come to the picnic". Thank you for 50 years of devotion, commitment and loyalty to the Allegheny Mountain. ** Bring your lawn chairs ** Bring your beverages ** Bring covered dishes to share. ** Be prepared for a great afternoon ** Bring a smile and your appetite

Please e-mail Jackie at [email protected] or call 814- 943-8766 and let her know you will be attending.

Directions to the Forsht Lane, Altoona PA 16601

Exit off I-99 on the 17th St. 1.5Mi. Turn right onto 12th Ave. .05 mi. Turn right onto Chestnut Ave. 1.0 mi. Turn left onto Juniata Gap Rd. 1.0 mi. Turn right onto Wopsononock Ave. .05 mi. Continue onto State Rt. 4015/Grandview Rd. (E. Wopsononock turns into Grandview Rd.) .04 mi. Slight right onto Forsht Lane 164 ft. President Deno presenting Herb his Appreciation Award.

COOK’S NIGHT OUT No cooking tonight!! Gladys Guyer AACA Youth Scholarships Fall 2014 By Earl Mowery Our April Cook's Nite was held at Dottavio's Italian House Restaurant in Tyrone. WOW!! The portion Each year the AACA provides five (5) cash sizes were huge, the food was delicious and the service was great. scholarships of $1,500.00 each to deserving

Our next Cook's Nite as you can see below is at Friendly's Restaurant in individuals who are pursuing a college degree. The Altoona on May 20 which just happens to be my Birthday. Bill will be taking following scholarships are offered. me out. I also think that Gail Whitman may be taking birthday boy Harry out too. Any guesses where we are going? AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Cash award to a student currently enrolled in an Plan to give your “Cook” the night off and join us on the 3rd Wednesday of institution of higher learning leading up to a degree in each month at 6:30. antique automotive technology and or restoration.

Where there is food there is always fun!!! YOUNG PEOPLE’S AWARD A cash award to AACA member, child or grandchild of an active AACA member in good standing for at least five years, who has been accepted into an Cook's Night Out Schedule accredited institution of higher learning or is now enrolled in such institution, 3rd Wednesday each month at 6:30 i.e., a four-year college leading to a bachelor’s degree or a two-year vocational education program leading to a degree. Applicant must be nominated by a May 20 Friendly's Restaurant in Altoona Region or Chapter of AACA and must be no more than 25 years old. Contact Person, Paula Clemens at 814-215-5949 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD June 17 OIP in Burnham A cash award to an AACA member, child or grandchild of an active AACA Contact Person, Cathy Searer 1-717-242-2954 member in good standing for at least five years, who has been accepted into an

July 15 Bedford Area Twisted Trout Restaurant accredited institution of higher learning or is now enrolled in such institution, Contact Bill and Judy Lloyd at 814-623-7931 or i.e., a four-year college leading to a bachelor’s degree or a two-year vocational e-mail [email protected] education program leading to a diploma. Applicant must be no more than 25 years old.

Trivia Answers: *Please note that one award is for an individual enrolled in an Antique Auto Major and can be of any age. 1. 2. Lucille The remaining scholarships are for individuals, no more than 25 years old and 3. Albert Champion (as in A.C.’s competitor, Champion Spark Plug!) enrolled in any curriculum that leads to a degree. 4. Mercedes 5. The first prototype was built by Bantam Car Company The AACA is committed to giving back to our members. Please take advantage 6. The electric starter of our program offer before December 1, 2014 and help the AACA secure a 7. The Henry J. car, named for the company founder, Henry J. Kaiser promising future. Anyone interested in applying can download the forms from 8. LaSalle 9. Rambler the AACA website (aaca.org/ junior/junior/scholarship.htm).

Restoration Scholarship Restoration Scholarship pg. 2

Pat Swigart and Gladys Guyer Jay visited Penn College prior to his evening performance at Allegheny Mountain Region sponsors a the Community Arts Center. scholarship at the Pennsylvania College of Leno's flair for comedy is Technology. The scholarsip goes to a matched by a passion for deserving student in the 2 year" Car collectible automobiles. He Restoration", a hands on learning joined students, faculty and program. AMR members who administrators in College participated in the Williamsport Tour a Labs. few years ago, toured the restoration department and saw the professional quality work that is put into each car. Leno was impressed with the pristine restorations as he toured the automotive restoration and collision repair labs. Below Mr. Leno is astounded by the The restoration students have won awards for their restoration of antique cars. immaculate work completed on the It is amazing what these students learn and their ability. Scripps-Booth car owned by the Swigart Museum.

Sunday, May 3rd, Pat Swigart and Gladys Guyer Above Student tour leader Kretz is travelled to the college and met the recipient of AMR's scholarship Vanessa Mathurin from Philadelphia as well as another student Joe Kretz. We spent the afternoon socializing with Vanessa and Joe. They were most gracious to us and were obviously proud of being a part of the program. They both wish that Penn College would make this a 4 year program.

We also were invited to a buffet of desserts reviewing info on a 1932 and the prepared by the culinary students. The desserts were the culinary student's beautiful Rolls Royce below with the senior project. Pat and I would give them an A+. They were absolutely special guest. Jay was admired the delicious! progress of both cars.

Later in the day the students received a once in a life time experience, a surprise that they would never in a million years could have guessed.

The surprise was……...Jay Leno! President of Penn College, Davie Jane Gilmour welcomed Jay Leno to campus. He arrived in a 1937 convertible sedan with a custom Dietrich body, driven by its owner, Claude Williams. Herb Seltzer served as the doorman. Williams and Seltzer To the right Jay is checking out the are members of the Susquehannock gorgeous Mustang and Chevelle. Region. Restoration Scholarship pg. 2 Restoration Scholarship pg. 3

Jay is also noticing the awesome After enjoying beautiful weather, and beautiful cars to cruise in, the students Verrill Wolf Wagon owned by the presented Leno a unique gift. Swigart Museum and restored by the students in the auto restoration The gift carried by Vanessa and Joe program. was a custom-made Bugatti mailbox in Wildcat blue. Jay was very Leno’s phenomenal familiarity with delighted with the gift. automobiles impressed students, as he shared a lot of information and On the right, Jay's tests the Bugatti in below shared a laugh with the a group picture with the students. students. There are lots of happy people in the picture. When the inside tour was completed Jay was ready to drive some cars. Jay took time to add his signature on

After a unique ride in the Scripps-Booth, the hood of the Bugatti. The students quite happy with the added touch. (below) he parks the car, to make room for What an experience the students and faculty had with Mr. Jay Leno. This day will long be remembered other cars. The final picture with was a Below Joe and Jay are ready to get groupie with the students, the Mustang moving. and instructors Klinger and Reasner with the four vintage vehicles that Leno test drove as well as the Bugatti and mini-Bugatti mailbox.

The quality of work the students do is amazing and it has not gone unnoticed.

The Chevelle is the next car. Jay is Giving the peace sign.

Above,Jay maneuvering the Wolf.

Continue reading a related story on the next page. And The Awards Go to And The Awards Goes To pg. 2

A 1970 Chevelle Super Sport restored by Pennsylvania College students Penn College Students for AACA earned a" First Junior Award" at the Fall Meet at Hershey in October 2014. The 1953 Verrill Wolf Wagon is owned by region member Pat At the 2014 Charlotte Auto Fair in NC, the Swigart. gorgeous Chevelle received a "First Senior Award". The awards are a great recognition The Wolf Wagon is a one-of-a- of the efforts of the students. Their kind automobile meticulously dedication, work ethics and craftsmanship have resulted in unique benefits. restored by Penn College students. Penn College students built In 2014 the Wolf Wagon made a and sold Bugatti mailboxes trip to the Elegance at Hershey an to fund their trip to invitation only concourse event. Charlotte– in addition to working “long nights and The car was originally taken to Hershey merely to be displayed as the eye- early mornings” to prepare catching rarity it is, but the judges liked it so much that they insisted it be for the show. From a camp- placed into competition. style breakfast in the morning to a cookout at Pat expressed "the students representing the Pennsylvania College of night, the students coordinated meals– in Technology were helpful, supportive and very proud of the work completed". Students receiving the Senior Award. addition to working on the Chevelle. The exceptional quality of work in the restoration of the Wolf Wagon by the Penn College students did not Another highlight at go unnoticed. Charlotte was collision repair instructor Roy The Wolf Wagon was judged to be the best post- Klinger driving the award- World War II car. The car won the “Dawn of a New winning Chevelle for a spin Era” award at the celebrated prestigious event. “ on the famed Speedway.

Pat and the students were thrilled to receive such an Returning to the college, it was back to How fast is Roy going? award. Pat gave all the credit to the restoration business restoring cars!! students at Penn College and expressed her gratitude by presenting the award to them. Congratulations to all of the restoration students and instructors for the phenomenal craftsmanship on the cars. Quite the dedication!! The students thanked Pat for their wonderful experience at the Elegance. They were absolutely The next and final level after a Senior Award is a Grand National. overjoyed and incredibility grateful for the special award. Penn College students will be participating in an AACA meet in June 2016; ideally, the Chevelle could win the highest honor at that event. The beautiful trophy is displayed at Penn College. Good Luck on your next adventure! THE SPEEDOMETER Boalsburg Show The concept of recording travel data is almost as old as the concept of vehicles. Early Romans marked the wheels of their chariots and counted the revolutions; "25th" Year estimating distance traveled and average daily speed. Memorial Day In the eleventh century, Chinese inventors came up with a mechanism involving a gear train and a Monday, May 25, 2015 moving arm that would strike a drum after a certain Pennsylvania Military Museum distance. Nautical speed data was recorded in the Boalsburg, PA 1500s by an invention called the chip log, a line knotted at regular intervals and weighted to drag in In 1990, the Governor's Chapter of the Allegheny Mountain Region began the water. The number of knots let out in a set amount of time would featuring cars at a show on the grounds of the PA Military Museum. determine the speed of the craft, hence the nautical term "knots". For several years the show was held in July at the People's Choice Festival. As

the People's choice Festival continued to grow our car show space was no The first patent for a rotating-shaft speed indicator was issued in 1916 to longer available. In 1996 the show date was changes to Memorial Day May. inventor Nikola Tesla. At that time, however, speedometers had already been The Governors Chapter was dissolved and the Region continued the show. in production for several years. The development of the first speedometer for This show has continued to be a great success. cars is often credited to A. P. Warner, founder of the Warner Electric Company. At the turn of the century, he invented a mechanism called a cut- The 2015 show will once again be held on Memorial Day at the Military meter, used to measure the speed of industrial cutting tools. Realizing that the Museum. Chairman, Scott Deno has finalized plans for another great show cut-meter could be adapted to the automobile, he modified the device and set There will be drink and food vendors in the area of the show. about on a large promotional campaign to bring his speedometer to the general public. Several speed indicator concepts were introduced by competing This will be a fun day with something for all ages to enjoy. Stay at the show sources at the time, but Warner's design enjoyed considerable success. By the and socialize, or go over to the town and see all the sights and sounds. end of World War I, the Warner Instrument Company manufactured nine out Whichever you choose to do, you will have a very enjoyable day. of every 10 speedometers used in automobiles. REMEMBER the Memorial Day Show is a NON JUDGED Show.

The , released in 1901, was the first  Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 participants. automobile line equipped with a mechanical speedometer. Cadillac and  There will be food available Overland soon followed, and speedometers began to regularly appear as a  Festivities in the village factory-installed option in new automobiles.  A random gift card drawing will be held at the end of the show. Speedometers in this era were difficult to read in  No For Sale Signs allowed daylight and, with no lamp in the housing, virtually illegible at night. The drive cable in Your reservation form is again in this issue of VL. Registration before May 24 early models was attached to either the front will be $8.00 and show day registration will be $10.00 wheels or the back of the transmission, but the A portion of the proceeds of the show assists Allegheny Mountain Region's integration of the drive cable into the sponsorship of a scholarship to a student in the "Car Restoration" student at the transmission housing wouldn't happen for Pennsylvania Technology College, in Williamsport. another 20 years. After that improvement was made, the basic technical design of a speedometer would remain untouched until the advent of the electronic For additional show information e-mail Scott at [email protected] or speedometer in the early 1980s. call Scott at 814-238-4031. WEEKEND TOUR Give me a T, Give me an O, Give me a URS. What's it spell? June 5, 6, 7 .Pottsville, Warrior Run Strawberry Festival, Lehigh Gorge Train

TOURS This tour will be an optional 1, 2, or 3 day fun filled weekend. Contact I am here to cheer you on!!!! Fred and join the group anywhere.

Allegheny Mountain Region has scheduled a variety of This will be a will be leisurely travelling on scenic back roads. We will be exploring, shopping, socializing and of course eating. Don't miss this chance tours for the summer and organized by Fred Hammer. to drive the old car and have a great weekend at the same time.

The Tours that Fred has planned is cost friendly and Mark your calendar for the Pottsville-Warrior Run Strawberry Tour 2015 exciting and with options and AMR is subsidizing. Friday, June 5, 2015 If you wish to not participant in a planned stop, it is your 8:00 a.m. - Optional breakfast at the College Diner, Hills Plaza, State College. choice. You may choose just to take a break, nap, read 9:00 a.m. - Depart Hills Plaza 11:30 a.m. -.Lunch at Country Cupboard, Rt. US, Lewisburg. etc. and then continue the tour with the group. 1:00 p.m. - Depart Country Cupboard and continue to Pottsville, PA. Everything on the summer tours is fun, interesting and 3:00 p.m. - Check in to Ramada Inn. Breakfast is included. Make your your choice. reservation asap. Call Chris at 570-622-4600. Be sure to mention AMR Car Club with Fred Hammer. He is currently holding rooms I am highlighting the tours in the next few pages. Review for Friday& Saturday June 5&6 Rate for 2 nights will be $73.15 and them and hopefully you will decide to get the old car on tax per night includes breakfast and a nice place for us to gather in the evening. Rooms for Saturday only will be $80 and tax-- all the road with other members. departures on Sunday.

4:30 p.m. - “Early Bird” supper at Hoss's Please call or e-mail Fred if you plan to go on ANY of the 6:30 p.m. - Heisler’s Dairy Bar for ice cream – depending on time. tours. Call Fred or Nina at 814-883-4402 or 814-880-6318 9:00 p.m. - Camaraderie in the common area of the hotel, and maybe some or e-mail [email protected]. magic from Don.

Please make your reservations for hotel, train, etc. asap. Saturday, June 6, 2015 9:15 a.m. - Travel to Yuengling Brewery Information for reservations is included in each tour 10:00 a.m. -.Yuengling Brewery Tour article. 11:30 a.m. - Lunch 1:00 p.m. - Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectibles. Pottsville - Strawberry Festival Tour pg.2 ONE DAY TOUR

3:00 p.m. - Depart Pottsville to Jim Thorpe & the Lehigh Gorge Special train ride, 4:30 p.m. to approx.7:00 p.m. The Cost is $35 per person for this Ronnie Morse's Garage in special ride; however, each club member will receive a $10 "rebate" from Fred, compliments of the Allegheny Mountain Region! Clearville, PA. 7:00 p.m. - Return to Ramada Inn 8:00 p.m. - Late Dinner Saturday, July 18, 2015 9:00 p.m. - More camaraderie at the hotel and maybe more magic with Don! A leisurely, country-side drive on two-lane highways through little Sunday, June 7, 2015 towns, this one-day trip will feature lunch at Mike's Place in 9:00 a.m. - Depart Ramada Inn Clearville, PA, followed by a visit to the Ronnie Morse Garage. 10:30 a.m. - Strawberry Festival and Car Show. We will have lunch, strawberries and ice cream at the festival (Bring your lawn chairs). 8:00 a.m. - State College area folks, optional breakfast at the Waffle Shop, 4:00 p.m. - Depart Warrior Run 1229 N. Atherton St. (also can enter at the corner of Clinton Ave. & N. 6:00 p.m. - Supper either in route or in State College Allen) 9:00 a.m. - Departure from the Northland Center Giant Food

Market at the NW corner of N. Atherton St. and Blue Course Dr. (catty- This is going to be a GREAT Tour with very affordable room rates!! corner from the Waffle House). Travel will be south via SR 45, US 22 SR

866, SR 36, and SR 26 and meet the Altoona people who want to join us. Again you must make your reservations early for the hotel and the train. Folks along the way might want to join the caravan in Williamsburg at

10:00 a.m. or in Martinsburg at 10:30 a.m. Please let Fred know in Remember to bring your lawn chairs to use at the festival. advance at [email protected] of your plans. Thanks! We will travel

to Everett and meet with the Everett and Bedford members at Mikes

Restaurant. 12:00 p.m. - Lunch at Mike's Place. It is on the right as you enter town. 1:00 p.m. - Travel to Ronnie's Garage. From Mike's south approximately 1/4 What you need to do now: mile, turn right on SR 26 south. Go approximately four miles to Five Forks. Ronnie's is on the left. Look for a big red building with lots of Make your hotel reservations at the Ramada by calling Chris at 1-570- parking. 622-4600. Be sure to mention AMR Car Club and Fred Hammer. After our visit: Return by the same route with an eye out for a restaurant along Make you train reservation by calling Lisa at 610-562-2102 the way. Supper suggestions welcomed.

Contact Fred as soon as you know that you be will able to join the Lawn Chairs may be a good idea.

tour. [email protected] Now, all we need is you! Drive the old car and go with us. When you see Ronnie Morse's place your eyes may pop out of you head!!

Contact Fred as soon as you know that you be will able to join the tour or for questions. [email protected]

The Skyline Drive Revisited AACA INVITATION August 21 – 23, 2015 Nancy Gates Director of Marketing & Publicity Friday, 8-21-15 (All times are app. and small changes may be made) 717-566-7100 ext. 123 [email protected] 8:00 a.m. - Depart from the Northland Centre Giant parking lot on N. Atherton St. Travel SR 45, US 22, and US 522 south. Hello AACA Family! 9:00 a.m. - Join tour members from Huntingdon and Blair Counties. 10:00 a.m. - Join Bedford County members at McConnellsburg. We’re excited about the upcoming 20th annual AACA Museum CARnival 12:00 p.m. - Lunch at Southern Belle Restaurant S. of Berkeley Springs, WV th 1:30 p.m..- Leave Berkeley Springs Car Show scheduled for June 20 here on the grounds of the AACA Museum 3:00 p.m. Stop at Virginia Farm Market, intersection of SR 679 & US 522 in Hershey, PA.

Reviews say that this market is over-priced, so buyers beware. We would love to have lots of AACA members from our local regions and 4:00 p.m. - Arrive at Travelodge, intersection of US 522 & US 17. Call for chapters participate and to join us for this fun filled day. It is all makes, reservations at 540-665-0685 Mention AMR Car Club. (Optional brew models, and years of vehicles in our Car Show, featuring a special area in run to Food Lion at NE corner of I-81 cloverleaf -- Scott & Fred) front of the Museum for Station Wagons. 6:00 p.m. - Walk to Cracker Barrel Restaurant for supper 7:30 p.m. - Return to hotel, relax, socialize, talk Don into doing magic, etc. The Car Show will also include tailgating on the lawn, a 50/50 Drawing, Raffle Prizes, Live Entertainment, our popular Valve Cover Racing and more! Saturday, 8-22-15 Details on the show along with a link to the registration form can be found at

8:00 a.m. - Breakfast at the hotel http://www.aacamuseum.org/20th-annual-museum-carnival-car-show/ 9:00 a.m. - Travel to White Post Restorations; arrive approx. 9:20. 12:30 p.m. -Lunch in Riverton – we have several choices: McDonald's, Wendy's, Golden China Restaurant, or Jalisco Mexican Restaurant. 1:30 p.m. - Drive 32 miles of the Skyline Drive! 2:00 p.m. - Arrive at destination (I just put this in to see if you were paying attention.) 6:00 p.m. - Quality Inn, New Market 540-740-3141 for reservations. Mention The Recycle Gallery AMR 6:30 p.m. - Dinner at the Johnny Appleseed Restaurant. The Shenvalee Golf Unique sinks Resort no longer has a buffet. Their “Miller's Grill” is booked for a three-day From Free pictures golf tournament that weekend. 8:00 p.m. - Pack's Frozen Custard, 211 East Lee Hwy., New Market (By special demand...command? from Gladys.) 9:00 p.m. - Socializing at the hotel (What does Don have up his sleeve?)

Sunday, 2-23-15

8:00 a.m. - Breakfast at the hotel 9:00 a.m. - Depart for home – State College is 199 miles north. Others have less of a trip. 12:00 p.m. - Lunch at Weaver's Restaurant, Hancock, MD 4:00 p.m. - Centre Countians arrive home in time for supper out! Spring Dinner Spring Dinner page 2 Photos by Don Foor

The Region's annual Spring Dinner organized by Pat Swigart and Gladys Guyer was held at the Smithfield Fire Hall.

Pat and Gladys opened the afternoon with socializing and a variety of delicious appetizers and "Pat's punch". The Fire Hall was bubbling with chatter as everyone was eager to get reacquainted with members they had not seen in awhile. The girls enjoyed chatting and the guys caught up on winter car stories.

As the aroma of turkey and stuffing began to increase our President took charge of the dinner. The room was becoming quieter as he requested everyone take a seat. President Deno welcomed and thanked everyone for attending. The dinner proceeded with the blessing given by Robert Cutright.

It only took a few minutes for everyone to start to the buffet. I think a couple of the guys who shall remain nameless, tried to line jump to get there food first.

They quickly retreated. The last thing they wanted was the food police to get Enjoying the Spring Dinner! involved. I should have asked our photographer Don Foor to capture a photo of the two for evidence. That's ok we will be aware of line jumpers at the next dinner.

The meal was: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, noodles, gravy, corn, cranberry sauce, applesauce and rolls, OH MY, and to top it off there was a variety of cakes for dessert.

Everything was absolutely delicious. The chefs at the Fire Hall received a big round of applause for the wonderful meal.

President Deno talked about the upcoming summer tours and how nice they will be. He encouraged members to attend.

The afternoon continued with a presentation to a very special guest, Herbie Detrich. Herbie was presented with a well-deserved "APPRECIATION AWARD". (See article elsewhere in VL.)

There was one young lady present at the dinner. Princess Marissa, the niece of Jackie and Bill Forsht. It was only fitting that a princess received a gift. Pat brought a big smile to Marissa's face when she presented her with a gift. Is the buffet ready yet?

AACA Southeastern Divisional Tour, 2016 pg. 2 Divisional Tour, 2016 Gladys Guyer and Pat Swigart

Tour Chairman, Pat Swigart Cathy Searer will manage hospitality but would like additional volunteers to assist. Many things are involved with the hospitality room. Getting snacks, Come to the preparing snacks, drinks etc. No matter what the job, they are all important. (You know at these tours there is a lot of eating) Scene in 2016 We will need assistance and support from the region members in the following The Allegheny Mountain Region will be hosting the 2016 Eastern areas: Divisional Tour on July 18 - 20, 2016. There was an organizational meeting on April 19 to started planning for the three day tour. Many thoughts and good ☺Banquet and Meals; ideas were offered. Decision time has begun! There will be additional meetings in 2015 and 2016 to completely to design a tour. ☺Hospitality; Events;

This tour is going to be an enjoyable tour centered out of Huntingdon. ☺Publicity Participants will be touring in Huntingdon, Lake Raystown, Penn’s Cave and Big Valley areas. The tour will also be limited to 100 cars. ☺Trophies

As with every successful event and Allegheny Mountain Region has ☺and more. many, it takes time, work and dedicated volunteers have a nice tour but we will not settle for that. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A GREAT TOUR!!! It Come to the next meeting on Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 P.M. at the Swigart may sound like a lot of work but when you do it as a group it is not work at all. Office at 510 Penn Street and see what it is all about. It is a lot of time It is exciting to acknowledge that the Region CAN DO IT!! All it requires is consuming work, but a lot of fun and time is FREE. Hosting a National really volunteers. There are large jobs and small jobs. I know what you are thinking; makes the Region stand out and demonstrates what we can accomplish. there is nothing I can do. Nonsense!! There is something you can do! Come and have a good time with us preparing for tour Scott Deno will be chairing the Routes Committee. As you may remember, he successfully led us through the Glidden and Founders Tours. He If you cannot attend this meeting and would volunteer to help, please call Pat will need a support team to help set up coffee and lunch stops, running the Swigart at 814-251-2299. tours to finalize them and man the different locations where we will be stopping. Scott will be looking for Parkers, people to put up directional signs and removing them, drive a trouble truck to assist anyone with car problems and more. Would you like to be part of Scott's team? "Quote of the Day" Gladys Guyer has volunteered to be the Registrar/Financial and be in Whatever we accomplish as a team belongs to our entire group, charge of the tour book. a tribute to our combined effort Phil Jackson JUST FOR THOUGHT pg. 2 JUST FOR THOUGHT The floorboards creaked behind me. I turned to see Mema coming in from the I leaned against an oak at the side of the road, wishing I were invisible, keeping my kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron. distance from my parents on their lawn chairs and my younger siblings scampering about. I almost hid the photo because I didn't want to listen to the same stories I'd heard year after year: Your uncle Bud had this little rat-terrier named Jiggs. Good old I hoped none of my friends saw me there. God forbid they caught me waving one Jiggs. How he loved that mutt! He wouldn't go anywhere without Jiggs. He used of the small American flags Mom bought at Ben Franklin for a dime. At 16, I was to put him in the rumble seat of his Chevy coupe and drive all over town. too old and definitely too cool for our small town's Memorial Day parade. I ought "Remember how hard Bud worked after we lost the farm? At haying season he to be at the lake, I brooded. But, no, the all-day festivities were mandatory in my worked all day, sunrise to sunset, baling for other farmers. Then he brought me all family. his wages. He'd say, "Mama, someday I'm going to buy you a brand-new farm. I promise." There wasn't a better boy in the world! A high school band marched by, the girl in sequins missing her baton as it tumbled from the sky. Firemen blasted sirens in their polished red trucks. The uniforms on Sometimes I wondered about that boy dying alone in a muddy ditch in a foreign the troop of World War II veterans looked too snug on more than one member. country he'd only read about. I thought of the scared kid who jumped out of a "Here comes Mema," my father shouted. foxhole in front of an advancing enemy, only to be downed by a sniper. I couldn't reconcile the image of the boy and his dog with that of the stalwart soldier. Five black convertibles lumbered down the boulevard. The mayor was in the first, handing out programs. I didn't need to look at one. I knew my uncle Bud's name Mema stood beside me for a while, looking at the photo. From outside came the was printed on it, as it had been every year since he was killed in Italy. Our sharp snap of an American flag flapping in the breeze and the voices of my cousins family's war hero and I knew that perched on the backseat of one of the cars, cheering my brother at bat ."Mema," I asked, "what's a hero?" Without a word she waving and smiling, was Mema, my grandmother. She had a corsage on her lapel turned and walked down the hall to the back bedroom. I followed. She opened a and a sign in gold embossed letters on the car door: "Gold Star Mother." bureau drawer and took out a small metal box, then sank down onto the bed. "These are Bud's things," she said. "They sent them to us after he died. "She I hid behind the tree so I wouldn't have to meet her gaze. It wasn't because I didn't opened the lid and handed me a telegram dated October 13, 1944. "The Secretary love her or appreciate her. She'd taught me how to sew, to call a strike in baseball. of State regrets to inform you that your son, Lloyd Heitzman, was killed in Italy." She made great cinnamon rolls, which we always ate after the parade. What embarrassed me was all the attention she got for a son who had died 20 years Your son! I imagined Mema reading that sentence for the first time. I didn't know earlier. With four other children and a dozen grandchildren, why linger over this what I would have done if I'd gotten a telegram like that. one long-ago loss? "Here's Bud's wallet," she continued. Even after all those years, it was caked with I peeked out from behind the oak just in time to see Mema wave and blow my dried mud. Inside was Bud's driver's license with the date of his sixteenth family a kiss as the motorcade moved on. The purple ribbon on her hat fluttered in birthday. I compared it with the driver's license I had just received. the breeze. A photo of Bud holding a little spotted dog fell out of the wallet. Jiggs, Bud The rest of our Memorial Day ritual was equally scripted. No use trying to get out looked so pleased with his mutt. There were other photos in the wallet: a laughing of it. I followed my family back to Mema's house, where there was the usual Bud standing arm in arm with two buddies, photos of my mom and aunt and uncle, baseball game in the backyard and the same old reminiscing about Uncle Bud in another of Mema waving. This was the home Uncle Bud took with him, I thought. the kitchen. Helping myself to a cinnamon roll, I retreated to the living room and plopped down on an armchair. There I found myself staring at the Army photo of I could see him in a foxhole, taking out these snapshots to remind him of how Bud on the bookcase. The uncle I'd never known. I must have looked at him a much he was loved and missed. thousand times—so proud in his crested cap and knotted tie. His uniform was decorated with military emblems that I could never decode. I picked up the photo "Who's this?" I asked, pointing to a shot of a pretty dark-haired girl." Marie. Bud and turned it over. Yellowing tape held a prayer card that read: "Lloyd 'Bud' dated her in high school. He wanted to marry her when he came home." A Heitzman, 1925-1944. A Great Hero." Nineteen years old when he died, not girlfriend? Marriage? How heartbreaking to have a life, plans and hopes for the much older than I was. But a great hero? How could you be a hero at 19? future, so brutally snuffed out.

JUST FOR THOUGHT pg. 3 Honoring our Nations Heroes Sitting on the bed, Mema and I sifted through the treasures in the box: a gold watch that had never been worn again. A sympathy letter from President Monday, 25 May, 2015 Roosevelt, and one from Bud's commander. A medal shaped like a heart, trimmed Americans across this with a purple ribbon. And… at the very bottom, the deed to Mema's house. nation will pause to "Why's this here?" I asked. observe Memorial Day.

"Because Bud bought this house for me." She explained how after his death, the Since its first official U.S. government gave her 10 thousand dollars, and with it she built the house she observation on 5 May, was still living in. "He kept his promise all right," Mema said in a quiet voice I'd 1868, when it was called never heard before. For a long while the two of us sat there on the bed. Then we Declaration Day, it has put the wallet, the medal, the letters, the watch, the photos and the deed back into the metal box. I finally understood why it was so important for Mema—and me— been a day of to remember Uncle Bud on this day. remembrance for those who sacrificed and died in If he'd lived longer he might have built that house for Mema or married his high- our nation’s service. school girlfriend. There might have been children and grandchildren to remember Honoring our "Heroes" him by. It was originally dedicated to honor Civil War soldiers, we know it today as a As it was, there was only that box, the name in the program and the reminiscing celebration in memory of all who have fought for and defended our right to around the kitchen table. "I guess he was a hero because he gave everything for freedom. what he believed," I said carefully. "Yes, child," Mema replied, wiping a tear with the back of her hand. "Don't ever forget that." In 1968 the observation of this day was established to be the last Monday in

I haven't. Even today with Mema gone, my husband and I take our lawn chairs to May. Today it remains a time of observation to honor and to respect those who the tree-shaded boulevard on Memorial Day and give our three daughters small fought to protect the liberties that our Founding Fathers proclaimed. American flags that I buy for a quarter at Ben Franklin. I want them to remember that life isn't just about getting what you want. Sometimes it involves giving up To those who died securing peace and freedom. To those who served in the things you love for what you love even more. That many men and women did conflict to protect our land. To those who sacrificed their dreams. To those the same for their country—that's what I think when I see the parade pass by now. who fought to preserve the hope of our nation keeping America the land of the free. We owe our thanks and our honor!! And if I close my eyes and imagine, I can still see Mema in her regal purple hat, honoring her son, a true American hero. Memorial Day is not only recognizing their service but to respect their devotion to duty and to ensure that the purpose for which they fought will never be forgotten.

From the soldiers who fought bravely during the American Revolution to the men and women of today’s Armed Forces, America’s fighting forces, have responded bravely to this nation’s call to duty.

On the battlefield and in their assurance of readiness, members of the nation’s military remain bound to their duty. For more than 200 years, America’s Armed Forces have been the surest guarantee that Freedom will continue to ring across this land. True American Heroes!

Car Trivia Test your brain. Invitations

1. First US carmaker to mass-produce cars with standardized parts: This model of car had no options, not even the color. "You can have any color, as long as it is black!" said the company owner. 53rd Annual Williamsport Show 2. "Come along with me, ______, in my merry Oldsmobile." Sponsored by the Susquehannock Region AACA 3. What do the initials A.C. stand for in A.C. Spark Plug? Saturday July 18, 2015

4. The German automaker Daimler named a car for the daughter of one of his ♦ The show will be held on the quad of the Lycoming College. employees. The girl’s name? ♦ Vehicle registration will be from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. 5. Which American company designed the Jeep, and who built the Jeep? The ♦ For additional information: answer surprised me, and it may surprise you, too Contact Show Chairman Herb Seltzer at 570-546-7544 or e-mail [email protected] 6. Charles Kettering’s invention was one of the most important advancements the auto industry has ever known. It first appeared on Cadillac's in 1912. Cars equipped with his invention sold like crazy. His company: Dayton Engineering Laboratories Co. What was his invention?

7. This small, inexpensive car was named for the chairman of Kaiser Motors: 2nd Annual Burnout Cancer

8. In the 1930s, offered this brand of car, priced between Vehicle Event Buick and Cadillac August 1, 2015 at

9. In the 1950s, this new smaller car was such a success for American Jaffa Shrine in Altoona, PA Motors, they soon dropped the big Nash and Hudson cars. Benefits: The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and Jaffa Children's Hospitals.

If it drives and you want to bring it to show, please do so. Trophies, Vendors, Chinese & silent auction, Food, Concessions and live entertainment all day.

Pre-registration ends July 15, 2015 Day of show registration $15.00

"1965" YESTER YEARS NEWS How About a Dodge? From 50 YEARS AGO The Vintage Car Show.com

Astroturf - The original AstroTurf brand product was co-invented in 1965 by Donald L. Elbert, James M. Faria and Robert T. Wright. It was patented in 1965 and originally sold under the name "ChemGrass." It was re- branded as AstroTurf by company employee John A. Wortmann after its first well-publicized use at the Houston Astrodome stadium in 1966.

Operation (Game) - Initially produced by Milton Bradley in 1965, Operation is currently made by Hasbro, with an estimated franchise worth of USD $40 million

NutraSweet invented. - The NutraSweet Company makes and sells NutraSweet, their trademarked brand name for the artificial sweetener.

The compact disk was invented in 1965 James Russell. He was granted a total of 22 patents for various elements of his compact disk system. However, the compact disk did not become popular until it was mass manufactured by Philips in 1980.

See 'n Say an educational toy created by the toy company Mattel in 1965 after the success of its talking Chatty Cathy doll. For nearly 50 years See 'n Say has remained one of the most memorable and iconic childhood toys for boys and girls (and no batteries).

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