November 2017 Volume 52 Number 11

Glenn Shull’s 1927 Erskine

Western Outlook November 2017

Editor’s Corner

This months Cover Car is a 1927 Erskine owned by Conestoga Chapter member Glenn

Schull. Glenn brought the Erskine for a special 90 year celebration held at the Marcus

Motors Studebaker Building which is now the home of Howard Lorton Furniture.

Marcus Motors Studebaker 12th & Broadway Denver Colorado

Circa 1930’s

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone, speaking of Thanksgiving the Conestoga Chap-

ter annual Thanksgiving at the Forney has been changed to November 19th.

Enjoy the holiday and get those Studebakers ready for winter!

Rick

Howard Lorton Gallery 90th year Celebration by Glenn Shull

The Howard Lorton Galleries in Denver is celebrating 90 years in the furniture business. The busi-ness occupies the old Marcus Motors Studebaker building on 12th and Broadway. The used car building that was right on the corner of 12th and Broadway has been replaced by a modern structure that is attached to the Marcus Motors Building.

In the planning of their celebration party, they thought it would be special if they had a 90 year old Studebaker on display. The party planner Christine contacted Christof Kheim of the Forney Muse-um and past president of the Conestoga Chapter to see if he could supply an appropriate vehicle. Chris-tof indicated that the only 1927 Studebaker in that he knew of and presently in the club was my 1927 Erskine. So, on October 7th from 4 to 8 p.m. the Erskine was displayed next to the front door of the Gal-lery. Christof brought a 1927 Cadillac that shared the “spotlight” on the other side of the red carpet. The Howard Lorton Gallery in the past occupied the old Rickenbaugh Cadillac building so the Forney Ca-dillac fit right in with the celebration.

We also had the privilege of a tour of the building. We were shown many of the architectural details and efforts to restore the building to it’s original glory. It was apparent that some of the previ-ous owners weren’t concerned about the preservation of this historic original building. Our tour includ-ing seeing the ramps that were used by the cars as they were moved from level to level. The original painted sign “STUDEBAKER SERVICE REPAIRS” that extends the entire length of the building is still visible on the back of the building. Mayor Hancock even declared October 7th, 2017 as “Howard Lorton Day”. Many thanks to the Cook family, owners, for the opportunity to be a part of their celebration. William (Bill) Cook is the grand son of Howard Lorton.

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Pikes Peak Studebaker Drivers Club

October 21, 2017

A crisp fall day for a drive to the home of Merv Mundorf for the annual swap meet/

potluck. The food was delicious and enjoyed by all. There were fourteen members pre-

sent, no new members or guests. The meeting was called to order by president, Dave B.

Activities and minutes of the September meeting were discussed and approved.

John Glusick gave a short report on the upcoming activities of CCCC, in relation to po-

litical action toward antique and classic cars in Colorado. Members next reviewed the

menu for the Christmas Luncheon. This will be on DECEMBER 16TH at The Old School

House, 26112 Nicholson Rd. at 12 noon. It is about 2 miles south of business Highway 50,

off of 27th Lane, Pueblo, Colorado. Hosts are the Paul and Mark Kock families. The

luncheon is being catered by Cicerelli's Park East Steak House. Decision was made by

members present and approved by same, that the Chapter will pay the cost of the meal

for each member attending. Members will be contacted soon to see if they plan on at-

tending. If you say you are planning to attend and do not do so, you will be asked to re-

imburse the chapter, unless you have a major problem in attending. Guests will pay for

their own meal. There will be a gift exchange. Please mark your gifts whether it is for

male or female. Cost should be $15 to $20.

New business: Dave Batchelor reminded everyone that nominations for 2018 officers

will be at the November meeting and election at the December meeting. A discussion

was held about the Studebaker National Museum car raffle. It was approved by mem-

bers to purchase tickets to support our museum.

After the meeting, members were invited to a tour of Merv's auto collection. We

would like to thank Merv for allowing the chapter to hold our meeting and potluck at his

home.

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Almost Thanksgiving, and I hit Google again for some facts and trivia about the holiday.

Everyone thinks the first Thanksgiving happened when the Pilgrims and Indians all got

together to feast. It is true that by the fall of 1621, only half of the pilgrims, who had

sailed on the Mayflower survived. The survivors, thankful to be alive decided to do a

feast. The Wampanoag Indians had taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land. The

Pilgrim leader, William Bradford invited the neighboring Indians to partake of the feast,

along with their chief, Massasoit. It wasn't until a fictional account appeared in the

book "Standish of Standish"(1889), that the Pilgrim's "First Thanksgiving" became asso-

ciated with the holiday. This idea did not become popular until after WWII. There are

only two accounts of the 1621 Thanksgiving. Edward Winslow wrote about it in a letter

dated December 12, 1621 and William Bradford wrote about it in his History of Plymouth

Plantation.

One last note on this. Most of you know I am into genealogy, and decided not only to

do mine, but also Jim's. I discovered that one of Jim's ancestors was at that thanksgiv-

ing feast. William Brewster is one of Jim's distant ancestors. Brewster is a well known

man of his time, and a stained glass window honors him in the Capitol. You never know

what you will find when you go searching for family, whether near or far (in the past).

Happy Thanksgiving and good wishes to everyone.

Trish Harness

The remaining upcoming events for 2017 for the Pikes Peak Chapter

are:

November 18th, Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Chapter Thanksgiving

Dinner, Village Inn, 1430 Harrison Rd at Noon

Host: Marsha White 719/591-1697

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Western Wheels Chapter

Thanks to Harry & Bonita Case who planned a tour to Torrington, Wyo. We drove on the back roads to

see some of the fall colors and enjoyed dinner at Grandpa Chewys in Torrington. Members attending

were Cases. Meyers, Don Steinwart, Stuart Tritt and Mary Miller. A short meeting was held to discuss

meetings for the next two months. The November 11th meeting will be held at the Main Moon Buffet,

405 west 27th. Scottsbluff at 6pm with Earl and Becky Johnson as hosts. Get ready for a game of 31.

Its that time of year for officer nominations. Perry will be chair and Stuart will assist.

Some members attended the October Fest in Sidney, NE. on October 7th, but I have not received any

information on the car show.

A large car and parts auction was held in Gering the last part of Sept. I have heard Perry & Loren bought

a couple of Stude Pickups.

December 9th Western Wheels Christmas Party will be held at the:

Flight Deck Restaurant in the board meeting room at Western Nebraska Regional Airport at 5:30 Social

and 6:00 pm dinner. Don & Betty Steinwart hosts.

January 13th. 6 pm El Charritos Scottsbluff Mary Miller hosts. Lois Robins a retired librarian will be our

guest speaker.

February 10th. Valentines Super. The guys will have time to get their favorite soup recipe out.

Welcome new member Ken Massberg from Kimball, NE. Ken owns a 1952 Studebaker Fire Truck.

Wishing all a happy Thanksgiving. A favorite Thanksgiving Poem

May your stuffing be tasty.

May your turkey be plump.

May your potatoes and gravy

have nary a lump.

May your yams be delicious

and your pies take the prize.

and may your

Thanksgiving dinner

stay-off your thighs.

Mary

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Wyoming Chapter President Message

Greetings my Studebaker friends. I can’t believe another year of Studebaker fun has come and gone. We

had a busy but fruitful year. Our membership grew and I look forward to meeting those new members.

We updated our bylaws to bring our Chapter into the 21st century. We had many fun outings and we

now even have a Facebook page. If anyone has any ideas for next year, lets hear it. Our next meeting is

our Christmas Party in March. It will be held on March 17th, St Patricks Day. Jim and Carol Harkins have

graciously volunteered to have the meeting at their home in Casper. It is also our meeting for election of

officers for 2018. Hope to see you all in March!

Bruce

Wyoming Chapter October Meeting

October 21st at the Bozeman Trail Steakhouse in Buffalo, WY. President Bruce called the meeting to

order at 1:22 pm. September minutes were read and approved. Treasure Jim Rapp presented our bal-

ance and a bill for $15.50 for postage and a bill for $52 for The Western Outlook to cover the printing

and postage cost for the four members that receive the hard copy of the newsletter.

Old Business:

A) Fall Colors Tour was well attended and very enjoyable. Members came and went due to schedules

so all in all we had 16 members that joined in the fun.

B) Raffle tickets for the Studebaker Museum. The Wyoming Chapter has 3 on Bruce’s fridge and has 3

left if anyone is interested.

C) Facebook– Vice President, Rick Hawkins, has made a Wyoming Chapter Facebook Page. Leslea said

it works great and hopefully everyone will check it out. Here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/Wyoming-Chapter-SDC-1743846645916752/

D) Report from Nomination Committee - Jim Harkins reported that he and Leonard had split the mem-

bership list and contacted pretty much everyone. Tentatively for officers we have:

President—Bruce Berst , Vice President—Jim Harkins, Secretary – Tammy Raver,

Treasurer— Leonard Hollar. Jim Rapp has volunteered for Tour Master

If anyone wants to run for one of these spots OR to nominated someone please contact either Jim

Harkins or Leonard Holler and we will get you on the ballot that will be handed out at the March

meeting.

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Wyoming Chapter Continue

E) Trophy Sponsorships:

1.) A photo of the Buffalo Car Show recipient was passed around.

2.) Discussion of other possible sponsorships such as Glenrock Show & Douglas Show were tabled to we

have the show dates. A designation or guidelines was mentioned as how the trophies should be award-

ed. More discussion on this will be at the March meeting.

F) Studebaker Museum: The bricks at the national museum were still being researched and tabled until

our March meeting.

New Business:

A) Meeting Dates for 2018: March 18th Christmas Party, Casper, Jim and Carol Harkins will host April

21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August will be at the Zone Meet in Custer SD which is Sept 1-3, Sept

22nd - Jim Rapp will start working on our Fall Colors Tour up through Sheridan and to the Custer

Battlefield in Montana. Oct 20 is open. We need hosts for all the other open dates.

B) Bruce was contacted about a Studebaker estate sale. He sent the info to the Dakotas chapter in

hopes they could gather items for the 2018 Zone Meet Auction.

C) Studebakers for sale at the Sunrise Mine warehouse in Wyoming. Bruce will try and get more info

for the next newsletter.

D) Correspondence:

1.) Thank You Card from the Potters

2.) Yellowstone Chapter contacted Jim Rapp about going together for a joint newsletter. This was

put before the group and we all said NO. We are Very Very Pleased with being included in The Western

Outlook. Thank You Rick!

Ellis Black made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Carol Harkins seconded. Meeting was adjourned at

1:58pm

Respectfully

Tammy

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1960 Lark Convertible Fully Restored, all New in 2010 metal flake brown paint, brown interior, top, tires, drive train, large white wall tires, 259 cu in V-8, Auto Trans, manual steering, manual brakes , $11,000 Carl 303-884-5884

1976 AVANTI, 350 V8 R7 400 P.S., P.D.B. Power windows, Air Conditioning, Wire Rims, $16,500 Contact Jim @ (303) 933-8421

1927 Commander for sale, Contact the Transportation Museum in Cheyenne

Mel Oakland …. 1957 Silver Hawk , car is in California 559-901-9609

Looking for a set of 1941 - 46 Chrome headlight trim rings for a Champion. Bruce Berst

(307) 267-8370

Jim Harkins . . . Has Lark Wagonaire parts for SALE . . . (307) 262 - 6634

Rick Whalen . . . For SALE . . .1939 Coupe Express minus engine & transmission Body

90% complete would make an excellent street-rod or resto-mod $5000.00 Firm (307) 262

- 8952

Pikes Peak Chapter Conestoga Chapter

President: Dave Batchelor 719-784-6140 President: Deb Hokanson 303-935-8270

Vice Pres: Dan Shake 719-947-3957 Vice Pres: Jay Hokanson 303-935-8270

Secretary: Trish Harness 303-933-8421 Secretary: Lori Sander 970-396-0359

Treasure: Chuck Donkle 719-456-2707 Treasure: Shelia Rink 303-986-6478

CCCC Rep: John Glusick 719-372-3766 CCCC Rep: Roger Zaner 303-426-8843

Tour Master: Jay Hokanson 303-935-8270

Sunshine Fund: Joann Beldt 303-776-3753

Wyoming Chapter Western Wheels Chapter

President: Bruce Berst 307-267-8370 President: Mary Miller 308-436-5359

Vice Pres: Rick Hawkins 970-568-0141 Vice Pres: Earl Johnson 308-380-8228

Secretary: Tammy Raver 307-259-7519 Secretary: Stuart Tritt 308-235-3386

Treasure: Jim Rapp 307-461-2829 Treasure: Perry Meyers 308-783-5144

Tour Master: Jim Harkins 307-262-6634 Tour Master: Betty Steinwart 308-436-5461

The Western Outlook is the newsletter of the Conestoga, Pikes Peak, Western Wheels and

Wyoming Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club.

Chapter Officers

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National Studebaker Drivers Club Membership Application

Name____________________________________________

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Address__________________________________________

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Phone____________________________________________

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Dues: First Year & Student Rates- $24.00

US —Regular Membership.- $31.00 –1st class $60.00

Canada— Regular $39.00- 1st class mail- $60.00

To join SDC, complete this application & send your check

or money order in US funds to:

Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc.

P.O. Box 1715

Maple Grove, MN 55311-7615 Telephone: 763-420-7829