September 2016 The Brass Lamp How the Automobile Shaped American Culture Americans did not invent the was Red’s Giant Hamburg in automobile, but over the last Springfield, Missouri. In 1947, century cars have come to Sheldon “Red” Chaney decided he define much of what it means could serve more customers faster to be an American. A symbol by opening a drive-through win- of independence and personal dow at his Route 66 hamburger freedom, cars made us mo- shop. The business survived until bile, transformed our society Chaney’s retirement in 1984, one and shaped our modern cul- year before America’s most iconic ture. In this article, we take a highway was removed from the look at just a few everyday U.S. highway system. ways cars helped alter our world. The Road Trip Most of us can relate to the all- another claimed to have pio- Drive-Through Service American experience of the road neered the concept, the coun- Americans have always been trip. Some of these trips, real or try’s first drive-through window addicted to speed. Speed imagined, have made for great was actually opened in 1928 by equals convenience, which literature and memorable film. the City Center Bank in Syra- for better or worse is one of Here are some that we found un- cuse, New York. the single most important forgettable. factors when defining the The first hamburger restaurant American ideal of a quality Continued on Page 6 >>> experience in our consumer- to offer drive-through service oriented society. Today, pharmacies, coffee shops and beer distributors offer drive-through service. While fast food chains McDonald’s and In-N-Out Burger have at one time or The historic Burger Hut restaurant along Route 66 in Needles, Calif. Image of the Burger Hut by Tydence, via Flickr Joseph F Yochim The President’s (314) 602-9498 President Column… Mark Goldfeder By Joseph F Yochim (314) 878-2786 1st Vice President/Programs Sharon Mercer (636) 928-8672 Greetings everyone! best of my knowledge there 2nd Vice President/Membership Ladies and gentlemen, mem- was absolutely no negative bers of the club, if you were feedback whatsoever. And a Louis Allen unable to attend the annual good time was had by all. Let’s (314) 741-4158 HCCM summer picnic you do it again next year! Treasurer missed an awesome event. The weather could not have been AAA inaugural employee car Susan Ebert more spectacular. At last show This event will take (314-791-5461) count there were over 55 place on Saturday, October 1, Recording Secretary members present at the club 2016 from 1:00 pm till 5:00 pm, picnic held on Sunday, August at AAA headquarters 12901 Dr. Gerald Perschbacher 21, 2016 at Paul Schroeder North Outer Forty Drive, St. (314) 849-5249 Park in Ballwin. As promised Louis, MO 63141. Registration Corresponding Secretary we had melt-in-your-mouth must be mailed in prior to Sep- smoked beef brisket and roast- tember 23, 2016. This is not an Directors ed turkey breast, baked beans, HCCM event. However, all of Bill Albertin(2016) Al Mercer(2016) and macaroni and cheese. our members are aware AAA is John Clark (2017) These items were provided by our number one true loyal cor- Ron Nelson(2017) Sugarfire Barbecue with funds porate sponsor in the greater Jackie Allen (2018) from the club—not to mention St. Louis area. Mr. Mike Right Mike Ebert (2018) all the yummy treats and will be celebrating his 50 years goodies and side dishes that of faithful dedicated service to Ron Nelson other members were kind and AAA. HCCM has been invited 9826 Affton View Ct. gracious to bring. Special and extended the invitation St. Louis, MO 63123 thank you to all those who (see page 7) to bring no less (314) 638-7131 helped and brought dishes and than 25 of our classic vehicles Brass Lamp Editor desserts to the picnic. To the to the event. Preregistration Don Hoelscher (636) 939-9667 Webmaster www.hccmo.com (314) 991-HONK Celebrating 72 Years In St. Louis! 2 for this event is required. Any- Sunday, October 9, 2016, at the none other than KMOX radio one in need of any further in- Museum of Transportation at personality Johnny Rabbit! Mr. formation please contact Peter 3015 Barrett Station Rd. St. Lou- Elz (a.k.a. Johnny Rabbit) is go- Bitzer or Joe at 314-602-9498. is, MO 63122 from 11 AM until 3 ing to put together a special PM. All vehicles participating presentation geared specifically Wheels in motion! The 20th must be in place no later than to our club and the Route 66 anniversary of the Wheels in 10:30 AM. The registration for anniversary. Be prepared for Motion will take place on Sun- this event must be received by some surprises and good clean day, September 11, 2016 rain September 30, 2016. Just a re- fun. All members will be noti- or shine. Location: Westport minder all vehicles participating fied whether or not they have Plaza upper parking lot. This is must be 1931 or earlier. earned free admission to the not an HCCM sponsored event holiday party. I will have more but we participate. All pro- White elephant auction: The specific information at the Sep- ceeds from this event are do- annual white elephant auction tember general meeting. It will nated to the National Chil- will be held in conjunction with be available on the website dren’s Cancer Society. For fur- the monthly general meeting on along with the Brass Lamp ther information on “NCCS” Friday, October 21, 2016. Start- newsletter. visit www.thenccs.org. “To im- ing time is earlier at 6:30 PM. prove quality of life for chil- Remember this meeting will take Glenn Echo Country Club is a dren with cancer and their place in room 156A, North Wing private golf club that was families worldwide.” I would (same room as last year). Over founded by George McGrew like to encourage all members $700 was generated that was and his son-in-law Albert Bond to participate in this event. donated to the charity chosen. Lambert. Completed in 1901, it Start rummaging through your was the first 18-hole golf Don’t forget our HCCM gen- stash of interesting items that course in the St. Louis area and eral meeting on September you would like to donate to be the first golf course west of the 16th at 7:30 PM at Logan Col- auctioned for charity. Last year Mississippi. The course also lege. we had quite the cornucopia of hosted the golf events for the items to be auctioned. Not to 1904 summer Olympics. HCCM’s swap meet/classic mention what a great time every- [Source: Wikipedia.com] car show: This year’s swap one had. HCCM corresponding meet will be held on Sunday, Secretary Gerry Perschbacher has I think that’s enough infor- September 18, 2016 at the volunteered to be our master of mation for now. I look forward Hollywood Casino parking lot. ceremonies for this event. to seeing all of you at the Sep- This venue continues to grow tember meeting where I have a in size and the location has Chili cook-off: The annual special surprise for our evening grown quite popular with all of HCCM chili cook-off will be held presentation. the vendors. We are still in in conjunction with the general need of members to help out meeting on Friday, November Sincerely by participating to assist the 18th 2016 at our usual room loca- Joseph F. Yochim vendors into their proper loca- tion at Logan College. Starting tion. For members who do not time will be 6:30 PM. All mem- enjoy watching the sun rise bers are encouraged to bring a please come later in the morn- chili selection of their choice and/ ing and help out with judging or a side dish. Members will of the classic cars. As in years need to provide their own Ro- past the club will be providing laids and Tums! several tables for items for sale. Members wishing to sell Christmas party! If you did not automobile related items need read last month’s edition of the to have each item identified Brass Lamp, then you did not with the make, model, year, the hear the big news. Back by pop- price and who it belongs to. ular suggestion our club will be returning to the Glen Echo Coun- HCCM BRASS & nickel show! try Club, 3401 Lucas and Hunt The 11th annual Brass & Nickel Rd., Normandy, MO 63121 on show that is absolutely free to Sunday, December 4, 2016, be- Glen Echo Country Club participants will be held on ginning at Noon until 3:30 PM. Our master of ceremonies will be 3 Recently I was fortunate to be in Los Angeles on business. While Mr. President at the Petersen in the Los Angeles area I decid- By Joseph F. Yochim ed to go visit the Petersen Auto- motive Museum. This museum has been in numerous Holly- wood movies, featured pro- grams and in magazines, so it was on my bucket list of places to visit. I would like to share with you first what I learned. Information in this article has been summarized from The Pe- tersen Automotive Museum fly- er. More information is on the Web at www.peterson.org. The museum is “a Los Angeles lega- cy that attracts worldwide admi- ration.” A native of Southern an and model for Coca-Cola, to the famous Petersen Vault.