Club News

Roger Sherwood talked to the owner and she is excited about the participation of the Packard-Studebaker-Hudson clubs. She said as long as the ground is dry, she has available a field where we can park. The entry fee is $5 for the event and they will have available for purchase B-B-Q sandwiches and dessert from Freddy's Frozen Custard. She stated that any or all of us could picnic on their grounds(bring your own blanket and/or chairs.)
We will meet at SE corner of S. 47th Street and Broadway at 11:00 AM and we will be at the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine in time for a picnic lunch/dessert and entertainment (see below). After the "Gypsy Jazz", we can tour the grounds and enjoy the fresh burst of spring in all of its glory.
"We are having an official Centennial Celebration, April 9-11. That birthday weekend the Kansas Forest Service will be here to help celebrate the trees; a short film documenting the history of these hallowed grounds will make its debut (courtesy of Jaime Green); and Doctor Walter E. Bartlett, himself, will be reincarnated to lead tours and tell his unique story ~ all in consort with Belle Plaine's traditional Tulip Time festivities. As usual, Art at the Arboretum will feature regional visual artists and live music will be performed from the Loblolly Stage. "Robin Macy, the current owner, is an original "Dixie Chick" and is the emcee.
 
Saturday Schedule
Showcasing uncommon art and virtuoso music
Noon – Cherokee Maidens & Sycamore Swing - Western Swing meets the Andrews Sisters
1:30 – Nouveau Quintet - Gypsy jazz at its finest
3:00 – Centennial Birthday Celebration
Featuring The Wichita Caledonian Pipe & Drums
with Presentations from Kansas Forest Service, Kansas Sampler Foundation, Kansas State University, Kansas Historical Society & A blessing for the next century.
http://www.bartlettarboretum.com/robin.php
 

We hope you join us. Call Jim Mershon at 316-634-2151 with information about how many will be in your party or email to packardjimbev@cox.net

Mystery Photo #7	Daryl Crotts provided the correct answer:       "The answer to your quiz is the lunch counter at Union Station in Wichita.  It was opened in 1913 and the lunchroom closed in 1935."
Mystery Photo #8	Becky Rich correctly answered all questions:     What occupies this spot today? Century 2 What brands of autos were sold at this dealership in the year 1914? Ford Who owned the franchise? J. R. Jones
Daryl Crotts also submitted the correct answers and supplied several interesting comments to #8.   Century 2 is where the Jones Auto Exchange building used to sit. Jones had the Ford franchise from 1906 until he started making the “Jones” automobiles in 1914. The sign on side of building says “Jones Auto Exchange”, on top of building it says “G.O. Morgan”, on window it says “Auto Accessories” and “Cars for sale”, on right aspect is: “Café” and on left sign says “Hair Cut 15 cents”.  With magnification, and other magic, this signage is also identifiable: on glass bulb above gasoline pump: Filtered Gas; Two Wayne Pumps-- both say Filtered Gas; Small sign against building says “Gasoline Made in Wichita, Sold Here”;  Café to West signage includes meals for about 10 cents and there is advertisement for Wonderland Park and sign says “Free Shows”; On Bulb above store—Day and Night Service; Barbershop Haircut 15 cents Shave 10 cents--2 bits; on West Side: At top--AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES, Jones Auto Exchange, Wrigley’s Doublemint, Peppermint [Gum]. (Jones sold auto accessories and parts before he sold/traded automobiles.-ed.) Daryl provided this interesting aside re the Jones-6: Jones was a Ford dealer who thought he could build a better car than Henry Ford.  He had a pretty good run producing an estimated 3000 cars and trucks right here in Wichita.  It is estimated that there are only six remaining “Jones”.  The car was mostly assembled in Wichita with parts made other places.  The “Geronimo”, made in Enid was also made from the same parts, some supplied from Wichita.  Production started in 1914 with Jones Six, a seven passenger Touring Car. In 1917 a four passenger Roadster and Sedan was added. In 1920 the Jones Factory at Broadway and 37th had a large fire destroying half the complex and 14 automobiles. After nearly 4,000 cars the Jones Motor Car Co. went into receivership.