The Sparton Hangtown A`s

The Sparton
Hangtown A’s
Placerville, Ca
A Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America
August 2015 Vol 37
Issue 8
Presidents Message
After celebrating the founding of our country on the fourth, we came together on the eleventh for the President's Stew. A large contingent of Hangtown A'ers descended, or is that ascended, on the Sipe's country home where they enjoyed a delicious repast of Beef stew and a
plethora of salads and side dishes. There were also more desserts than I could try. All were
delicious, and space in my tummy was the limiting factor, not desire. All in all, a great event,
and our thanks to Claude and Connie for hosting it.
The year, and my tenure as President is half over. We now need to begin planning for several events. Are we going to decorate a tree along Highway 50? What are our plans for the
Christmas tree decorating party at the California Auto Museum, and or course, our own Christmas Dinner? These questions, and more, will be discussed at our August meeting on August 14
Enjoy the rest of the summer and come to our next meeting rejuvenated.
Bill Lincoln
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Upcoming Events & Tours
MAFCA
Aug 14
General Meeting 7:00 pm
Aug 15
Car Show Placerville Elks Lodge
Aug 15
Lunch & Private Collection Tour
Sept 11
General Meeting 7:00 pm
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Certificate of
Merit Award
2011 2013
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President’s Stew July 11, 2015
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President’s Stew July 11, 2015
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ONE TWO BUCKLE MY SHOE
Buckles and Shoe Laces of the Model A Era
By Mary Carlson
Buckles and shoe laces may not be exciting, but they were certainly necessary. As you will
see, there’s more than one version of the nursery rhyme and there are many options to
choose from when you are looking at buckles and laces for those era shoes.
Era Fashion
Buckles could be decorative (a subject for another article) as well as used to keep the shoe
securely on the foot. The images show the buckles on the outer edge of the strap or in the
center of the strap.
As Printed in MAFCA 2015
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Shoe laces were available in many lengths and materials. Most commonly, they were made
of silk, cotton or leather. Note that the ends could be wrapped tight in a fiber or metal tip or
end in a mini tassel. Leather laces did not have tips on them. You would not have found colors
more stimulating than black, brown, tan and white in the Model A era.
Era Fashion
This listing is for silk laces with
tassels and tubular cotton laces with fiber tips. They came
in 18” and 27” lengths.
These laces have tasseled
ends.
The white canvas shoes came in a strap with center
buckle style as well as a lace up style.
As Printed in MAFCA 2015
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The Sparton
2015 Board Members & Directors
SUNSHINE REPORT
President:
Eileen Brandstetter, Sunshine Lady
At this time I am requesting all members to please
call me, (530 391-1575) if you know of anyone who
is ill or has been injured. Thank you in advance, I
truly appreciate your help.
Thank You, Eileen
Bill Lincoln
916-284-7149
Vice President:
Carol McLaughlin
530-642-2153
Secretary:
Sharon Johnson
530-644-1250
Treasurer:
Phone: 530-391-1575
Email: justmeinedh@sbcglobal.net
Mary Tribbett
707-678-4270
Newsletter Editor:
Hymie Brandstetter
530-391-1881
Membership:
Kevin Vaught
530-672-2559
Past President (2013):
Carol Mueller
530-306-3285
2015 Committee Chairmen
Sgt. At Arms:
Bud Powell
530-621-3808
E-Mail contact:
Charlie Scott
530-677-2073
Librarian:
Ernie Gunderson
530-672-6612
NCRG Rep.:
Glenn Johnson
530-644-1250
Webmaster:
The Sparton
Hymie Brandstetter
530-391-1881
Refreshments:
Marie Rutenshroer
916-595-4811
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The
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Sparton
8/1
Eveline Welsh
8/12
Drain & Doris Marshall
8/13
Ree Brown
8/17
Bill & Waldie Graham
8/13
Barbara Garver
8/28
Fred & Ginger DeGregory
8/14
Agnes Forshey
8/15
Scotty Ross
8/16
Bill Barlow
8/16
Nancy Ehrlich
8/23
Sharon Johnson
8/27
Bonnie Antoniono
8/29
Robert Walrond
8/31
Dorothy Tribbett
See you at the next meeting Sept 11, 2015
Meetings are held at Price Hall
(Federation Church)
1031 Thompson Way, Placerville
September 11, 2015 @7:00 PM
Refreshments: Jeanette Powell,
Click Photo for Map
Nat Archer, Connie Sipe
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The Sparton
2200 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 442-6802
MAFCA
Model A Ford Club of America
250 South Cypress Street
La Habra CA 90631 Dues are $40 per year. Dues for new members
may be paid at any time. Dues paid between November 1 and December 31 are valid for the remainder of the year paid plus the following year. With your check send in your name, spouse's name and
complete address. An optional $10 initiation fee includes a club pin,
decal, badge, windshield card and a back issue of the" Restorer" magazine. If you use MasterCard or Visa include the expiration date and
your signature. Membership includes a subscription to the Restorer.
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Classifieds
If you have an ad, please submit it
to the editor by the 18th of the
month. All ads are published on an
“space available” basis.
1931 Model A Business Coupe,
7,000 miles on rebuilt engine,
wide tires, trunk instead of rumble seat. Best
for touring. One family car for over 60 years.
Call Bill, 530-622-2612
Engine Stand $50
Engine Hoist $200
Contact Mike Muetz
530-919-7866
Wanted: Right Front fender 1931 in
restorable condition & R/R 1931 Coupe Pickup
in restorable condition
Larry Ryder
530-622-9998
Place your Want-ad Here
Click To place your ad:
Hymieb@gmail.com
Click To place your ad: Hymieb@gmail.com
Please visit the all new website for the Hangtown A’s
All new design. Easier to navigate.
Lots of useful Information… New Tech Section, New
Fashion Section, Up-To-Date Tours/Activities
Www.hangtownas.org
The Hangtown A’s are now on Facebook. Keep up to
date with the latest happenings and goings on
https://www.facebook.com/hangtownas.org?
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First Class Mail
The Sparton
P.O. Box 2296
Placerville, CA 95667
HANGTOWN A’S INFO
OUR MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND FRIDAY
OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM AT THE FEDERATED
CHURCH 1031 THOMPSON WAY, PLACERVILLE, CA
WE ARE A CHAPTER OF THE MODEL A FORD CLUB OF
AMERICA.
LOCAL DUES ARE $20/YR. MAFCA DUES ARE $40/YR.
INFORMATION IN THIS NEWSLETTER MAY BE BORROWED FROM OTHER PUBLICATIONS. WE THANK
OTHERS FOR SHARING WITH US, AND ARE HAPPY TO
HAVE OTHERS USE ANY ARTICLE HEREIN, PROVIDED
PROPER CREDIT IS GIVEN.
WE ACCEPT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ON A SPACE
AVAILABLE BASIS. SOME ITEMS MAY BE EDITED FOR
SPACE OR STYLE.
OUR CLUB MAILING ADDRESS IS:
HANGTOWN A’S
P.O. BOX 2296
PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
ARTICLES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE 18TH OF
EACH MONTH TO THE EDITOR:
HYMIE BRANDSTETTER
hymieb@gmail.com
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