The lady Natalie Betten i n 1860's period dress. Beehive A s - The Model A Ford Club of Northern Utah

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1 Rumbleseat Review June 2014 Beehive A s - The Model A Ford Club of Northern Utah President s Message: In my past experience filling a schedule for an organization such as ours has required a little "digging". For us it's more a matter of choosing from a wealth of great options. June is going to be a plenty busy month. Watch the "Rumbleseat Review" and our web site carefully and take advantage of what's being offered to us. There are a lot of cliches that apply like: "Get it while the getting is good." I've been making a lot of phone calls and other inquiries and I've come to The lady Natalie Betten i n 1860's period dress the conclusion that people don't easily lose A tour at driving of the golden spike interest in their Model "A"s. It's poor health that separates us from them. Our meeting at Mike Bachman's shop and tour to Promontory were a blast. That's not just the hot dogs talking! I'm excited to check out Ron Horton's place this month. Adding some diversity to our meeting locations is apparently a great plan. We just need to do everything we can to keep everyone informed where to go so no one gets left out. Well no point in me flapping my yap and repeating the whole newsletter. Keep in mind that our meeting on the 9th is LAST CALL for Shirt orders. Also note that Dave Spinden's Huntsville Engine Show Tour and RC Willey's car show both occur BEFORE our June Meeting. Keep 'em rolling and be safe, Cliff

2 2 Out and About: Thanks to Mike Bachman for hosting us, the May meeting, at his place of business and auto paraphernalia shop. John Hall provided the refreshments. Thanks John. Marvin Thurn, a retired electrician from HAFB, has returned from Europe. He gave the meet-a-member presentation. Marv has a P/U and coupe under reconstruction. Twenty-two club polo shirts were sold at $25.00 each. We have met the minimum number to pay for set up costs and perhaps make a buck or two for the club on next sales. More shirts are now on order. Your Prez Cliff Betten won the 50/50 raffle winner s split. Clay Pitkin s father passed away recently. Our condolences go out to him and his family. An estate sale is planned of his autos and tools. Clay will keep us briefed on the details of the upcoming sale. Jim Torghele was the only one to drive an A to May s meeting. The Golden Spike Monument tour Seven A s, one Shay-A-Essex mongrel, and one modern vehicle--the contents of which were all Beehive A club citizens met at the usual spot in Farr West on Saturday May 10 to proceed out to the annual driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory Summit. Prez Cliff Betten assumed the reigns as wagonmaster. Upon our arrival, the l. Lady Betten at railroad celebration park personnel gave us preferential parking, thanks to them. The highlight of the tour was our one and only Madame Natalie Betten, Cliff s mom, who arrived in 1860's period dress plus the umbrella. She soon became the center of attention and answered many questions of the crowd. Madame Betten arranged it that she was in the ceremonial program presentation right behind the main speakers when the replica locomotives faced each other. For a party crasher Natalie did it classy and right. For a lunch treat Mike Bachman treated us with his Mighty Mikes Brats. Those who attended were the Johnson s Dan and Chris, the Painter s Keith and Marie, the Bachman s Mike and Debbie, the Spinden s Dave and Jo, the Torghele s Jim and Charlotte, the Betten s Cliff and mom Natalie, the Wheelwrights Ray and Mary, Rich Kotter, and Brownie Petersen. The day was perfect for a tour, a jacket was required, but rain was never a threat.

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4 4 At the Model T Ranch Thanks to Russ and Danna Baker for providing the Soda Springs tour article and photos. At the Enders Hotel in Soda Springs The RC Willey Car Show The 11 th Annual Car Show Riverdale RC Willey store is this Saturday June 7 th. The time is 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The store is located at 4045 S. Riverdale Rd. in Riverdale. We do hope you plan to attend. This is a money maker for the club plus you get to lunch at Willey s renown fine dining restaurant and are eligible for prizes. Come and enjoy the comradery and socialization. Additional information is included in a flyer on page 8. Since this happens before our club meeting the 9 th a reminder will be sent out to all members.

5 5 June Meeting: (New location again for this month) The honorable gentleman, T and A man, and dare devil, Mr. Ron Horton of Pleasant View has invited us as guests to his home for the Monday June 9, 7:00 p.m. club meeting. He lives at 1752 W. Pleasant View Dr., North side of the street. For those of you who will be driving Highway 89, proceed to the rocky point power line area and turn Eastward onto Pleasant View Drive and drive 3/10th s of a mile to Ron s home. There is a wagon wheel mail box out in front. Thanks Ron for the invite. Tentative Model a tour schedule June: Harold Probasco swap meet and antique engine show. Huntsville. 6-7 Dave Spinden suggested we meet at Rainbow Gardens parking lot 10:00 a.m. Friday June 6 to convoy up to Huntsville for this one. Historic 25 th Street 12 th. Annual Car & Motorcycle Show. 6 th afternoon, Ogden, Utah. RCWilley Car Show at the store on Riverdale Rd. 7 th. This is a money maker for the club. See flyer page 8. Eleventh Annual Antique Power Show. Wallsburg, Utah with the Model T, A, & B Ford Reunion. Wallsburg, See flyer page 9. The FAST or Ford A Speed Technology organization will do a sanctioned drag race Saturday 21 st at the Erickson asphalt airplane landing field. 1:00 p.m. A tour to Wallsburg the 21 st. Stock car may also run or race. Drive an antique car there is no entry charge. West Haven City Car Show & Swap Meet. 27 th. 3:00 p.m. swap meet. 5:00 p.m. car show. Dennis Thompson is handling the auto related parts swap meet. Also more info at July: Cache Valley Cruise In. Cache County Fairgrounds, 400 S. 500 W. Logan MAFCA 2014 National Convention, Puyallup, Wa Mike Bachman cabin stay over at his Island Park, Idaho cabin. Leave

6 6 Ogden the 31 st prior to the... West Yellowstone Rod Run Show. 31 st through Aug. 3. August: Bear Lake day tour. Jim Torghele host. 23 rd. September: 36 th Annual Peach Days Car Show and Fun Run. Brigham City Crystal Hot Springs. 20 th. International Model A Days event. TBD. October: Bison Roundup Antelope Island. TBD. November: TBD. December: Christmas party and officer installation. Perry, Maddox. 9 th. May meeting pics at Michael B s garage.

7 7 PS: Quote: The one thing that I like about Model A s is that they attract pretty women Cliff Betten Merial Hawkins No matter the price No matter how new The best safety devise In your car is you Burma Shave

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