ATHS News March-April 2016 - American Truck Historical Society

ATHS NUTMEG CHAPTER STEERING COLUMN
MARCH-APRIL 2016 – OUR THIRTY-THIRD YEAR
DON ARNAUCKAS, EDITOR
14 AVALON AVENUE
OAKVILLE, CT 06779
Next Meeting:
March 13, 2016
Pfahl’s Antique Truck Restorations
73 East Street, Route 132
Bethlehem, CT 06751
Meeting at 2:00 PM
ATHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Jonathan Yeomans
63 Bunker Hill Rd
Andover, CT 06232
860-803-5799
yeomansjon1@gmail.com
Vice President
Peter Yeomans
63 Bunker Hill Rd
Andover, CT 06232
860-742-6796
yeomansdor@comcast.net
Treasurer
Thomas Bachand
108 Harrisville Rd.
Woodstock, CT 06281
774-230-3553
tbachand@charter.net
Secretary
Betty Jay
12 East Main St.
Brookfield, MA 01506
508-867-4294
limrikki@aol.com
At-Large
Harold Foskett
187 Peake Brook Rd.
Woodstock, CT 06281
860-465-7503
foskettequip@snet.net
At-Large
Colonel Arnold Briggs
Membership
Elizabeth Robertson
Editor
Computer Asst.
Don Arnauckas
Kathy Arnauckas
175 Blackmore Pond Rd
West Wareham, MA 02576-1427
P.O. Box 373
Willington, CT 06279
14 Avalon Avenue
Oakville, CT 06779
508-317-7726 or 508-748-2500
ColonelBriggs@aol.com
860-429-3451
historiliz@aol.com
860-274-4758
dwatrans@sbcglobal.net
Show Chair
John Raymond
27 Rixtown Rd
Griswold, CT 06351
860-608-5033
Lindamraymond1@yahoo.com
Webmaster
Linda Raymond
27 Rixtown Rd
Griswold, CT 06351
860-591-1261
Lindamraymond1@yahoo.com
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hey folks, hope all are well, staying warm and enduring this unruly winter we have had so far. And by that I mean,
having to wear long pants instead of shorts and maybe a spring jacket instead of a t-shirt. Is it really February? From
a guy who loves snowmobiling this has been an awful winter. To most others I talk to, it has been glorious! If I can’t
have snow, then can I at least have more daylight? We have only used the 1946 Ford Marmon Harrington 4x4 dump
truck to plow once, a measly 10” in Andover that I’m pretty sure melted as fast as it came.
We had a nice meeting at Harold’s shop in January, seeing some good friends and meeting new friends. Many things
were discussed at the last meeting as you’ll see in the minutes but I want to drive home the point that we have the
potential at our fingertips for some serious club growth with a little bit of effort. As the schedule of events comes
out in this newsletter along with events from other clubs, people are starting to mark their calendars with events they
will plan to attend. Showing some club participation in some of the local car shows, truck shows, and other events
for like-minded individuals will help to get our name out. I am working on the social media side which has passed
the 255 followers mark. If a few members want to get together and go to an event, let me know and we will set you
up with some newsletters, magazines, and other propaganda to help get our name out there. Cruise nights are great
for that as well. If you can’t attend an event but feel it has great potential for meeting people, let us know and we’ll
find someone to attend for sure!
Speaking of events, before we know it our own truck show will be upon us. Sadly, I will be unable to attend this
year. It will be the first time I have missed a show in a long time. I would change my prior engagement, except that
my engagement to my fiancé would likely become null and void. Courtney and I will be on our honeymoon during
that day so I’m hoping someone can send me pictures long distance. Our Brooklyn Show has been a great event for
many years, long before I was here and I have full faith in our team that this year will be no different. That said, if you
have any ideas or suggestions, let us know as we always strive to improve. Most importantly, if we have any
connections at the weather station to influence the weather, you need to stand up now. Please and Thank you!
Next meeting will be at Pfahl’s Mack and Antique Truck Restoration in Bethlehem, CT which was a big hit last year. I
highly recommend that you all attend to see the beautiful work that is accomplished there. Take a look at the MayJune newsletter from last year for some good pictures. Also, bring a few bucks as we are now going to be running a
50/50 raffle at each meeting. You buy a raffle ticket and the winning number gets half the pot and the club gets the
other half. There is no obligation to buy, just a fun and friendly way to fund-raise a few bucks to support the club.
That’s all for now, see you in March!
-Jonathan Yeomans
Directions to March 13, 2016 Meeting at Pfahl’s Antique Truck Restoration located at 73 East Street, Route 132 in Bethlehem,
CT (203-266-6455)
Members are asked to bring a snack or dessert to share with fellow members. Matt will provide the rest including beverages.
Take a scenic drive to Bethlehem, check your map or GPS to get directions from your home.
Consider car-pooling with a fellow Chapter member or guest. Come early to see antique trucks and buses being restored and
look at Matt’s memorabilia. Wear your 4 x 4 boots as the “bone yard” out back could be muddy.
Here is a suggested route:
I-84 West to Exit 17. At first traffic light, take Right on to Route 63 North. Continue thru Watertown Center and follow
Route 63 for approximately 8 miles. Turn Left on Route 132 (Bethlehem/ Judd Farm Road.) You will see 2 “Entering
Bethlehem” signs. Watch for Bethlehem Elementary School on the Left. Pfahl’s Restoration (Green sign) will be on the Right.
Red Building behind house at 73 East Street.
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NUTMEG CHAPTER
MINUTES OF MEETING
January 10, 2016
Call to Order: 2:10 PM by Nutmeg Chapter President Jonathan (Jon) Yeomans.
Opening:
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Chapter President. Jon extended a heartfelt thank you from the
Club members to Harold and Cynthia Foskett for their genuine hospitality in welcoming the Nutmeg Chapter members to once
again hold the Club meeting at Foskett Equipment.
Thirty Club members were in attendance. Bob Manchester brought a long-time friend & guest, Richard Jakowski. Also, new
Nutmeg Chapter member Lance Dimock from Bolton, CT was introduced.
Secretary’s Report:
A motion was made to accept the Secretary’s Report of the November 8, 2015 meeting as it appeared in the Newsletter. The
motion was seconded and the members voted unanimously to approve the report.
Treasurer Report: Period from November 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015: Tom Bachand
1. Regular Club Account Activity:
Deposits: Thanks Giving dinner ticket receipts, dues, tee shirt sales and a donation.
Expenses: BTS Graphic bills for the past two Newsletters, postage for the Newsletters and Matthews Catering bill.
2. Show Account Activity:
A donation from the Nutmeg Chapter was made to the Haul of Fame Museum.
3. Tom stated that this financial period report reflects good ending balances for the Club’s accounts.
4. Tom presented the Annual Report to the Board and obtained necessary officer signatures. He will mail the Annual Report
to the ATHS as required.
Membership Report: Elizabeth Robertson
165 Club members have paid dues. Eighty-seven members have paid the 2016 dues and twenty-three of them owe
the $5.00 balance reflecting the increase in membership dues to $15.00. Forty-eight members are delinquent in
payment and six have paid through 2017. There was an opportunity to pay dues at this meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Past Members Memorial Plaque: Harold Foskett
The printer is dealing with font changes in the engraving process between original names listed and names to be
added. Harold continues to work diligently to bring this plaque up-to-date.
2. Social Media: The Website & Facebook
Jonathan continues to develop the Nutmeg Chapter Facebook page. He reported that the Chapter has 238
followers on Facebook. The Website, on the other hand, needs more development and members’ participation.
4. The Newsletter
Don welcomes chapter members’ contributions to the Newsletter in the form of stories, pictures, “for sale & wanted” ads
as well as business card advertisements.
NEW BUSINESS
1. New Year 2016 Nutmeg Chapter Growth Goals
Club Promotion: Jonathan has Newsletters and material for members to bring to future events and activities to
promote the Nutmeg Chapter and to help membership grow. Please check your calendars for future social events
at which material could be distributed to tell others about our organization and the annual show. Mike Rondeau
mentioned the possibility of a truck presence at the 300th Anniversary Parade in Palmer. He will let Jon know
further information as it develops.
2. Nutmeg Chapter History
Jon is looking for help in identifying trucks and people in pictures from the Club archives. These are vintage vehicles that
have a story and discussion may help to chronicle these pictures and trucks. Jon is planning to make a display of these
pictures and will bring it to the meeting, as well as put it on the website to invite wider participation in this identification
process.
3. Brooklyn Truck Show, June 26, 2016
The following suggestions were made:
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a. Print more of the smaller posters, fewer of the larger ones to assure room for hanging at businesses.
b. Design the posters with big letters and color
c. Use stiffer poster paper for the smaller posters
d. Include the web address and Facebook address
e. Create a Square for android and smart phone users on the poster
f. Upload the poster to the web page in a PDF format so that members can print their own posters
g. Distribution should start now, not in June
h. Facebook page should have the date of June 26, 2016 for the Brooklyn Truck Show (free advertising)
i. Get the date of the Brooklyn Show on the ATHS Schedule in a timely fashion. ATHS will accept this
information after the Annual Report is submitted.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Don presented a framed photograph of the original 1982 signing of the Nutmeg Chapter Club Charter. This
picture will be displayed at the Haul of Fame. He is requesting help in identifying those pictured.
2. On behalf of the Haul of Fame, Denis expressed his gratitude to the Nutmeg Chapter for the 2015 donation.
3. Lance Dimock has frame and stake truck bodies for sale.
4. 50/50 Raffle: It was recommended that the 50/50 Raffle format could be utilized by the Nutmeg Chapter to generate more
funds in the form of miscellaneous donations. The 50/50 Raffle would be held at each meeting and the drawing would occur
at the close of the meeting. Raffle ticket cost would be $1.00. Discussion ensued.
Motion: A motion was made and seconded “Have a 50/50 drawing at every meeting. That would be six times a year, beginning
with the March 13, 2016 meeting.”
ACTION: By a show of hands, fifteen members voted in favor of the 50/50 Raffle, eight members were opposed.
Jon will pick up raffle tickets at Wal-Mart. Tom noted that it would not be a bookkeeping issue.
5. Future Meetings:
a. Matt Pfahl has invited the Club to hold the March 13, 2016 meeting at Pfahl’s Mack & Antique Truck
Restoration in Bethlehem, CT. Members are asked to bring desserts and sides. Matt will provide grinders.
b. The May meeting location will be announced. Jon will speak with Rob Coutu.
c. Jon Treat of Bolton, CT has invited the Nutmeg Chapter to have the July meeting at his family farm.
d. The ATHS National Convention dates are May 26 – 28, 2016.
6. Mike Pietraroia is dealing with health issues at this time and is unable to get to the meetings. Mike and Bev’s
address is: 15 Foster Lane, Windsor CT 06095.
STORY TIME
1. Harold Foskett shared some Nutmeg Chapter club history. He spoke of the meetings that began twenty years ago
and how Foskett Equipment began hosting the January meetings after the passing of Roger Gardner. He then told the
membership about another recent inheritance. Bernice West recently bequeathed Bob West’s metal chairs that had
seated the chapter members at the West’s garage and picnic grove for every May and September meeting so
graciously hosted by Bob and Bernice.
2. Jonathan shared a bit of history that he recently learned. It has to do with Mike Pietraroia who has artistically given us
the Mystery Trucks in the Newsletter as well as the sketches of the featured truck of the Brooklyn Show. Mike is a
long-time Nutmeg Chapter member who had a career at Combustion Engineering. Through work associations, Jon
has heard high praise for Mike’s technical talent with mechanical drawings that provide such intricate detail. Mike is
highly respected in his field and praised for having such a rare skill set. His reputation has earned him renown at Combustion
Engineering, now under the dome of General Electric, the company where Jonathan is employed.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Jay
Secretary
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Reprinted from the May/June 2008 issue of Road King
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Reprinted from May/June 2008 issue of Road King
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Reprinted from May/June 2008 Issue of Road King
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Reprinted from Sept/Oct 2015 Issue of Road King…..Follow up story
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ATHS CT Nutmeg Chapter Steering Column Calendar of Events for 2016
March 13
ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Meeting at Pfahl’s Antique Truck Restorations , 73 East St – Route 132,
Bethlehem, CT 06751. Meeting at 2:00 PM. Members are asked to bring snacks or dessert.
Contact Matt at 203-266-6455
April 24
Belltown Annual Antique Car Club Gas & Steam Engine Show (always the last Sunday in April), Firemen’s
Field, Rt. 16 in East Hampton, CT. Contact Larry Emmons at 860-267-8584
April 30
The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association 12th Annual Spring Power-Up at our grounds in Kent, CT
10 am to 4 pm Rain or Shine. Check website for more details: www.ctamachinery.com
May 1
ATCA Western Mass Chapter Annual Antique Truck Show (always the first Sunday in May) Yankee Candle
Corp. Headquarters; 1 ¼ mile north of Yankee Candle Flagship Store on Routes 5 & 10 and Yankee Way,
South Deerfield, MA. Contact Craig Gaudry at 413-834-1677
May 7-8
Quinebaug Valley Engineers Association’s 18th Annual Spring Swap Meet & Gas-Up, 544 Amston Road (Rt.
85) Colchester, CT. Hours 8 am to 3 pm. Vendor information: Karl Hanson @ 860-334-2838; Show Info: Ed
@860-208-2422 or visit website www.ZagrayFarmMuseum.org
May 22
ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Meeting at Coutu’s Truck Country in Willimantic, CT
May 26-28
ATHS NATIONAL CONVENTION & ANTIQUE TRUCK SHOW in Salem, OR at the Oregon State Fair & Expo
Center. Contact 816-891-9900 or visit www.aths.org for further details.
June 5
ATHS Ocean State Vintage Heavy Haulers Annual Truck Show, Johnston War Memorial Park, Johnston, RI.
Contact Joe Pigitore II at 401-692-0095
June 5
ATHS Metro Jersey Chapter Truck Show at the Automatic Switch Company, 50 Hanover Rd., Florham Park, NJ
9 am to 3 pm. Contact Tom Mulligan at 973-726-4586 or email thomasmulligan@msn.com
June 11-12
ATCA CT Yankee Chapter Show 8 am to 4 pm (Always the week before the Macungie Show), Bethlehem
Fairgrounds, RT 61, Bethlehem, CT. Contact Bill Mitchell at 203-739-0018
June 12
Double D Living History Farm & Toplands Farm 3rd Annual Spring Open House & Tractor Show at Toplands
Farm, 102 Painter Hill Road, Roxbury, CT 11 am to 4 pm. Come see 170 + Antique Farm Tractors, Gas
Engines, Trucks and Country Life Artifacts! For more info call 860-354-0646 or www.toplandsfarm.com
ATCA Annual Truck Show & Flea Market, Macungie Memorial Park, RT 100, Macungie, PA. Contact ATCA at
610-367-2567 or Tom Oehme at 717-626-1204
June 17-18
June 25 & 26
Transport for Christ Truck Rally Weekend, Lebanon Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. Contact Cerwin or Doris at
717-665-6347 or www.transportforchrist.org
June 26
ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Annual Truck Show & Flea Market (always the Sunday after Father’s Day)
Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Brooklyn, CT. Contact John Raymond at 860-608-5033 (cell)
July tba
ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Meeting (time and location to be determined)
July 14-16
Walcott Truckers Jamboree, Walcott, Iowa at I-80 Truck Stop, Exit 284. Call 563-284-6961 or
www.iowa80truckstop.com
July 16-17
Quinebaug Valley Engineers Association 21st Annual Summer Show 544 Amston Rd, Rt.85 Colchester, CT
Hours 8 am to 3 pm. Vendor information: Karl Hanson @ 860-334-2838; Show Info: Ed @860-208-2422.
www.ZagrayFarmMuseum.org
July 17
ATCA Uncle Sam Chapter Show at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Route 29, Greenwich, NY. 8 am to 3
pm. Contact Clarence at 518-642-9437 or Andy at 518-753-2169
Aug 5, 6 &7
Northeast Rockbusters Show at Mark Gluck’s Farm 159 Packerville Road in Plainfield, CT. More information
visit www.nerockbusters.com or call Mark Gluck at 860-608-6013.
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Aug 6
Green Mountain ATHS Chapter Show at Bellows Falls High School, Bellows Falls, VT. Contact Roger Martin at
802-439-5797 for further detail.
Aug 7
Belltown Auto Show, Firemen’s Field Rt. 16, East Hampton, CT. Contact Larry Emmons at 860-267-8584
Aug 10-14
SPAAMFAA Summer Convention & Muster in Middletown, NY hosted by the Hudson Valley Region Chapter.
See website for more information: www.spaamfaa.org
Aug 12-13
17th Annual Brockway Show, Brockway Museum, I-81 Exit 12, Cortland, NY. Contact 607-299-4185 or
www.brockwaytrucks.org
Aug 14
ATCA Mid-Hudson Chapter 13th Annual Antique Truck Show, Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Platz, NY
9 am to 4 pm. Contact 845-255-6211 or walotis@yahoo.com ; or call 845-616-6060
Aug 21
ATCA Granite State Chapter Show, (Please note: the 2016 Granite State Chapter Truck Show has moved
again) New location is the Deering, NH at the Feather Airport off RT 202 on Old Concord Rd. 7 am to 3 pm
NO dogs, contact Don Smith, President at 603-664-9761
Sept 11
2016 Wishes on Wheels Convoy, to be held at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, CT. For more information visit
www.wishesonwheels.com
Sept 17
Friends of Autocar Annual Show & Luncheon, at the Goshen Fire Co., West Chester, PA off PA Rt.3 (West
Chester Pike). Contact Ted Goldsborough @ 610-667-0629or email at goldsborough@gmail.com
Sept 23, 24, 25 The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association 32nd Kent Fall Festival at the CAMA Museum Grounds, Rt.7
Kent, CT from 10 am to 4 pm Rain or Shine. . Check website for more details: www.ctamachinery.com
Sept 24-25
ATHS Hudson Mohawk Chapter 27th Annual Antique Truck Show, Ballston Spa, NY at the Saratoga Country
Fairgrounds. Pre 1990 Trucks, typically over 300 trucks with flea market. Grounds open at 8:30 am. NO pets
allowed. Contact Jeff at 581-371-8881
Oct 1 & 2
Quinebaug Valley Engineers Association Fall Festival & Swap Meet, 544 Amston Rd., Rt. 85 Colchester, CT
Hours 8 am to 3 pm. Vendor information: Karl Hanson @ 860-334-2838; Show Info: Ed @860-208-2422.
www.ZagrayFarmMuseum.org
Oct 16
ATCA New England Chapter Truck Show, Bolton Fairgrounds, Rt. 117, Lancaster, MA 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Contact Bill Semple at 978-460-0465 or oldtrucksrfun@verizon.net . Able to deliver trucks on Saturday, selfcontained motor home parking, vendors and food available. Parking for 500 trucks.
We strongly suggest that you contact number(s) before traveling to a listed event to verify that the information
contained in this list is correct. Refer to “WHEELS OF TIME- THE ROUTE GUIDE” for other ATHS events.
Colonel Arnold Briggs
175 Blackmore Pond Road
West Wareham, MA 02576-1427
Cell: 508-317-7726
Home: 508-748-2500
Email: ColonelBriggs@aol.com
Follow the Nutmeg Chapter on the Web & Join Us on Facebook.
Jonathan has downloaded many photos on Facebook from past shows.
It is a great way to spend a winter’s day looking at some great truck photos of the Nutmeg Chapter shows!
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FOR SALE or WANTED
1991 Kenworth & 1967 Parker Dump Trailer
1991 Mack MH 600
Features 300 Mack w/ 5 speed transmission. 11R 22.5
tires, 441K miles. Good mechanical condition. $5900 or
best offer. Contact Bob West, Jr. 207-233-6401
1954 DODGE JOB RATED R
1991 Kenworth T-600, CAT 3406B, 350 HP, Jake Brake, 9speed overdrive, 12K front, 40 K rears, 411 Ratio, AC/PS
New wetline & Brakes. 1967 Parker Dump Trailer, 24 Ft
Alum. On a 27 Ft. frame, virgin tires, new brakes &
springs. Located in Wolcott, CT. $26,500 OBO. Will sell
separately. Call John Sestilli at 860-637-7379
FOR SALE
1948 Fruehauf 28 FT Van, single axle, stainless steel
corrugated sides and roof, side door and rear swing
doors. Round nose. Needs work on upper coupler. $600
6 Rolls of 3-inch Fire Hose (50 feet long each) with
gasoline powered water pump. $150 Contact Robbie
LaPlante at 860-214-9839
WANTED:
Commercial Car Journals from 1945 to 1957
Will Buy or Trade Duplicate Copies for Same
Years. Contact John Montville at (845) 462-6469
Noon & Evenings
331 CUBIC INCH (HEMI) V-8 5-Speed Transmission.
Restored by Bill Tilghman and displayed at Golden Age of
Trucking Musuem. $15,000 or best offer. Contact John
Dwyer at 203-206-8484.
FOR SALE
Right-hand Steel Door for a 1940’s – 1950’s Autocar.
$100 or best offer. Call Tom Holcombe @860-673-1936
LOOKING FOR A LEFT-SIDED WOODEN DOOR FRAME for
a 1946 Autocar. Anyone have AIR, TEMP, OIL and
AMMETER Gauges (2 1l2”) for a 1946 Autocar?
Contact Tom Holcombe at 860-673-1936
Looking for 2 – 20” rims (see diagram) Contact
Lee Johnson at 860-617-6445
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WANTED
Dash Plaques from the Nutmeg Chapter Shows
for1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994. Also Chapter show
plaques from New England, New York & PA
Contact Jim Dowd “JD” at 413-596-8547
ATHS Dispatch January 18, 2016 Reports:
FOR SALE
Rear-End out of a 1971 IH 1600 with 2-speed axle.
This came out of a fire truck from TN with 36,000
miles on it. Call Lee Johnson at 860-617-6445.
Golden Age of Trucking in Photos – Dump Trucks
by Donald W. Arnauckas
Eighty-two Black & White and Color Photos taken in
Connecticut and nearby States in the 1950’s, 1960’s and
1970’s. Photos of Construction Company Trucks and some
Dump Truck Owner-Operator Trucks. These were working
trucks that will be remembered by Drivers who were part
of the “Golden Age of Trucking”. Send check or money
order for $35 plus $5 for S & H to Golden Age of Trucking
Publishing, 14 Avalon Ave., Oakville, CT 06779. Contact
Don at (860)274-4758 (CT) or dwatrans@sbcglobal.net
NUTMEG CHAPTER MEMBER’S TRUCK
Mike’s Mystery Truck?????
This 1972 Mack R 487P and the 1972 MF 220 Skidder is
owned by David Barber of Groton, CT.
Nutmeg Chapter Member’s Truck is new to
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our newsletter. Nutmeg members are encouraged to
send a photo of their truck to the Editor and we will
include them in future newsletters. Mail or Email
your truck photo to Don along with any details.
Winter Means Home Heating Oil Trucks
1960’s Diamond T DF
1970 Diamond-Reo C-101
1940’s Brockway
1960 International B-170
1940’s Autocar U-90
1965 Autocar
Some of these photos are from George Fiebe
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Eugene Wochomurka, Nutmeg Chapter
Member
From Movin’ Out Dec 2015 Issue
Eugene Carl Wochomurka, 86, of Tolland, beloved
husband of 29 years and best friend of Shirley (Tluck)
(Turek) Wochomurka, passed away peacefully on
Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Woodlake at Tolland with
his family by his side. Born on December 27, 1929, in
Rockville, CT, son of the late Edward and Louise
(Kimmel) Wochomurka, he grew up on the family farm in
Tolland. After attending Howell Cheney Technical School,
he honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean
War. “Gene” worked for many years for John Limberger
Construction (Ellington), Stephen D. Williams & Co.
(Tolland), and other local contractors as a heavy equipment
operator. He was also an honorary volunteer fireman with
the Tolland Fire Department, and he was a member of the
American Truck Historical Society and the ATHS –
Nutmeg Chapter for many years, for which he proudly
displayed a treasured 1939 Ford dump truck.
Eugene took immense pride in his home and gardens. He
enjoyed working on his trucks, rebuilding old tractors, and
cutting fireplace wood using the saw-rig that he had built.
He enjoyed traveling and listening to Country Western and
German music. His greatest pleasures were being
surrounded by family and friends to whom he would rattle
off hundreds of jokes. Gene’s gifts to us were his timeless
optimism, his loyal and lifelong friendships, and his true
dedication as a father and husband.
Besides his devoted wife Shirley, he leaves his daughter
Cheryl Looke (Stephen) of Broad Brook and his grandson
Fred Yates IV, of Boston, MA. He is also survived by his
step-daughter Karin Turek and step-sons Karl Turek of
Manchester and Dr. Paul (Ashley) of Beverly Hills, CA
and their children. He is also survived by his sister, Mary
Clough (Warren) of PA
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at the
Burke-Fortin Funeral Home in Rockville, CT, with burial
at East Cemetery in Manchester. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Tolland Fire Department, P.O. Box
827, Tolland, CT 06084.
2016 DUES
Editor’s Note:
Thanks to Elizabeth Robertson for notifying us of the
death of Eugene.
Do you have a ( - ) on your mailing label? If so, this
means that according to membership records $5 is
still owed for the 2016 membership year, due to
increase in dues. Thank you!
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FROM THE EDITOR’S LOG BOOK
CARES & CONCERNS
Mike Pietraroia, of Mike’s Mystery Truck fame, was hospitalized for a few weeks in December. Luckily he was home before
Christmas. Mike is improving each day and hopes to attend our March meeting at Matt Pfahl’s. Mike can be contacted at
860-688-1709 or by email at mbpie12@att.net. Glad you are on the mend!
Jon is asking for assistance in developing the Nutmeg Chapter’s ATHS website. Whether you are a
long-time member or a new member, YOU can be an important part of Jon’s quest to develop the Club’s history
for the website. Each member can be a tremendous resource of information that will help Jon in his quest to
put the Club’s history “on the Net.” Why not jot down a memory or two and bring it to our March meeting.
Together we can get our Chapter’s website up and running for all to visit!
Do YOU have any photos, short stories on your restoration project, the history of your antique truck or “road stories” to
share with fellow antique truck enthusiasts? It’s really easy! Just give me a call, send a note or email me and I will put
something together for you. Everyone has a story that will interest your fellow truck enthusiasts. You’ll be glad you did!
860-274-4758 or dwatrans@sbcglobal.net
You can advertise FREE in our Newsletter! If you have something to sell or some part for your restoration project that you
are looking for, contact Don at 860-274-4758 or dwatrans@sbcglobal.net.
Mike’s Mystery Truck is a 1942 Dodge “Power Wagon” 4 x 4 Rescue Truck from the Town of Windsor. Thanks
again to Mike Pietraroia for his continuing support and contributions to The Steering Column!
2015 Show Tee Shirts & Dash Plaques are still available!
Support the Nutmeg Chapter by purchasing our Brooklyn Show Items at our March 13, 2016 meeting.
2015 Dash Plaques
2015 Tee Shirts
$5
$15
Did you know that the Nutmeg Chapter Newsletter is available via e-mail? Photos will be in color in the e-mail version
rather than black and white. Please contact Don Arnauckas to receive The Steering Column’s e-mail version.
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IF YOU OWN A TRUCK (S) ENTER INFO HERE AND ON AN ADDITIONAL SHEET if necessary:
MAKE _________
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NUTMEG CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL ESTABLISHED IN 1983 PUBLISHES THIS NEWSLETTER, EMAIL: yeomansjon1@gmail.com.
ATHS BYLAWS STATE THAT LOCAL MEMBERS MUST ALSO BE A NATIONAL MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING.
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