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The club meeting for April 2024 was held at the Southaven Library with    members and guests in attendance. Food was provided by Bill Holt, Charlie Washburn,  Rob Wilkins, Chuck Pierce, Jay and Barron Beeson and Paul Schafer.

They brought us BBQ from Three Pigs, with all the fixins. They also had Banana Pudding for dessert. It was really good! I liked it better than Leonards!

Johnny opened the meeting by welcoming our guests, Russ Kaverz and Keith Johnson as well as all our members. With this being Keith Johnsons 4^th. meeting in a row, and after we made sure he brought enough $ for dues, He was unanimously  voted in as the newest member of our club! Welcome Keith!

Speaking of Keith’s, It was good to see Keith Walters at the meeting. Keith had suffered a mild stroke a few weeks back and praise the Lord he has made a complete recovery.

Larry then took the floor and gave a financial report, we are solvent! Larry also gave us an update on Sophie’s condition. She is in a rehab facility in Colorado and will be there for several months.

I took the mic at this point to let everyone know that Ray Fiveash’s Daughter -in-law had passed away. A memorial Service will be held at the Coleman Funeral Home in Olive Branch, Ms. Friday the 5^th of April, from 4pm to 6pm.  Ray’s 99 year old mother fell a few days ago and broke her ankle and after being told not to try to walk on it she did…….and she fell and broke her hip.

Johnny then took the mic and welcomed Bob Wescott to the meeting. Bob has been in poor health and is currently living in an assisted living facility. This was his first meeting in several months. The facility he is living at must be working for him because he looked healthy and was in good spirits. Johnny reminded the club that Bob has been a faithful member for over 50 years and as such asked for a  motion to make Bob Wescott a lifetime member. The vote was unanimous!

Johnny then reported on the progress we have made in West Memphis. This is the slow period when planning a show. It’s several months away and very little we can do other than have more printing done and prepare packets and etc.

He also announced that on April 9^th. Riverside Speedway will be hosting A sprint Car race featuring several big name NASCAR drivers. R\Entry fee is $40.

We also donated $500.00 to the Southaven Library with a promise that if our show did well we would give them another $500. The library said they would use the money to buy children books.

There was some discussion on where and when to have the photo shoot with all the members cars. We are looking at Bartlett Park with the Gazebo and Olive Branch City Park. Larry and I are to get with the powers that be and see if this can be worked out for June. This would be June’s monthly meeting.

Jay Beeson then took the floor and announced that the April Cruise in would be to the Bunny Run In Jackson Tn. at the Rock-a-Billy Baseball Park. We will meet at the Cracker Barrel in Lakeland and caravan to Jackson. Barron Beeson then took the floor and read some funny stuff from a 1970’s newsletter.

Money winners for April were: Georgia Boren winning $80.00, Bob Wescott winning $80.00 and Larry Lewis winning $80.00.

Our next meeting will be May 6^th. at the library in Southaven! Doors will open at 5:00 pm.

Upcoming Weekly Cruisins

 

     Most of these start around April some in March

1. Bartlett             Stage/Whitten                    Every Thursday evening

2. Edelbrock             Olive Branch                    1st    Saturday of month

3. Silo Square Southaven, Ms.                   Every Thursday evening

4. Hot Rods on Beale Mempho                               4^th. Tuesday of every month

5. Happy Daze Nesbit, Ms.                           1^st. & 3^rd. Sunday at 3:00

6. Green Cactus Oakland, Tn.                        Every Tuesday 5 – till

7. Southern Thunder Southaven, Ms.                   4^th. Sat. of every month

 

Upcoming Monthly Events

 

1. April 4^th-6^th. Show off on the Square                                         Batesville Ms.

2. April 6^th.    Cruisin with the ARC                                             Olive Branch, Ms.

3. April 6^th. 14^th. Showoff on the Square                                Batesville, Ms.

4. April 13^th.    Karnexion Spring Fling                                          Bumpus HD

5. April 18-20^th. Cruisin the Strip Rod Run                                      Pidgeon Forge, Tn.

6. April 27^th.     Bunny Run                                                             Rockabilly Park

7. April 28^th.     Arc of the Shoals Car Show                     Tuscumbia Ala.

8. May 3-4^th.     50^th.Nats South, Chilhowee Park                       Knoxville, Tn.

9. May 3-5^th. Blue Suede Cruise                                                   Tupelo, Ms.

10. May 11^th. Chrome and Classic Car Show                 Senatobia, Ms.

11. May 11^th. Delta Cruisers Car Show                     Marion, Ark.

12. May 11^th. WAMIHS festival Tildon Rodgers Park               West Mphs. Ark.

13. May 15-18^th. 2024 Buick Nationals                   Bowling Green, Ky

14. May 18^th. Royal Ambassador Car Show                              Faith Bapt. Church

15. May 17^th-19^th. 18^th. Goodguys Nationals (at speedway) Lebanon , Tn.

16. May 24^th-26^th. Mid America Nationals Springfield, Mo.

17. June 14-15 10^th. Annual Redneck Rumble Lebanon , Tn.

18. June 15^th. Crossroads Cruisers Car Show Booneville, Ms.

19. July 12-13^th. E.GM Truck Nationals (@fairgrounds) Lebanon, Tn.

20. July 14^th-15^th. Watermelon Festival Car show             Mize, Ms.

21. Aug 1-4^th. Street Rod Nationals                                   Louisville, Ky.

22. Aug  8-10 9^th. Annual Tri-Five Nationals                             Bowling Green, Ky.

23.     Aug   23-25^th. 49^th. Annual Frog Follies             Evansville, Ind.

24.     Sept 1^st. Wheels of N.W. Miss Car Show                         Iuka, Ms.

25. Sept 6-7^th. Triple Crown of Street Rodding             Lebanon, Tn.

26.   Sept 12-14^th. Cruisin the Strip Fall Rod Run Pigeon Forge, Tn.

27.   Sept  19-21 Delta River Cruisin @Southland Casino           West Mphs. Ark.

28. 20-21 19^th. Annual Redneck Rumble             Lebanon, Tn.

29. 28^th. 15^th. Sardis Classic car Show                     Downtown Sardis

30. 4-5^th. C-10 Nationals Truck Show Nashville Speedway

31. 6-13^th. Cruisin the Coast                                                  Gulf Coast of Fla.

32. 19^th. Cars For A Cause Classic Car Show Silo Square, Ms.

33. 2^nd. Truckin the Trace (GM Trucks)             Tupelo, Ms.

                         Scripture of the Month

 

Ephesians, Chapter 4 verses 29 thru 32

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with who were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander along with every other form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God has forgiven you!

 

Prayer Requests

Let’s all continue to pray for Sophie Nolan. It’s been a trying time for the family, so let’s continue to ask God to give them strength, patience and courage and healing for Sophie.  Let’s also remember Lonnie Johnson. Lonnie had Shoulder surgery the first of the month and he will be laid up a few weeks in recovery. We also need to remember Ray Fiveash as his family in the loss of his daughter-in-law. We also should offer a praise for the Keith Johnson’s recovery from his stroke.

HUMOR

A husband walks into a Victorias Secret to purchase a sheer negligee for his wife! He is shown several possibilities that ranged from $250 to $500 in price. The sheerer the negligee the higher the price! He opts for the sheerest one they had and takes it home. He presents it to his wife, asks her to go upstairs, try it on and model it for him! She takes it upstairs, sees the price tag and starts to plan!

She says to herself, I have any idea….it is so sheer that I might as well be wearing nothing. I won’t put it on, I’ll do the modeling naked, return it tomorrow, and keep the $500 refund for myself.

She appears naked on the balcony and strikes a pose! The husband looks up and say’s “ Good Grief, you’d think for $500 they would have ironed it”!

Parts Department

1. 1957 Pontiac hardtop, needs floors $4500.00, 1956 Buick Convertible, needs restoring $12,500.00, 1954 Chevy truck, 1958 Thunder Chicken, needs restoring, $2,500.00, 1935 Ford 2-door sedan $800.00, 1936 4 door sedan $800.00, 1940 Ford Pickup $800.00, 1957 Pontiac 2 door hardtop needs resto. call Tommy Starkey at 662-429-8402

2. Hunter Model 600 Tire balancer $800.00 call Sid Johnson at 901-486-7714

3. Also, in need of a new home: 1947 Ford 2 door sedan. Tune port 350, 700R4 trans, 9“ Ford rear end, Aluminum Radiator, A/C, P/B, P/S, Seafoam Green, new Tires. Drives Great. Call Sid Johnson at 901-487-7714

4. Larry is selling a cut-off saw for $100.00, a new Offenhauser 2-4’s intake for a 454 for $200.00 , 4 bucket seats at $50.00 each and a large sandblasting cabinet for $75.00.  Call Larry Lewis at  901-219-6825

5. Gear Vendors Overdrive Unit with a turbo 350 adapter. $1700.00 call Larry Lewis at 901-21906825

6. Tommy Boren is selling a rust free 32-34 pickup cab, various aluminum and steel wheels. Call for prices! 662-393-9703 ask for Cousin Tommy. Tommy also has a couple of Vintage Sun machines that are free for the taking. These would make great additions to your Man Cave. And they are free!!

7. 1936 Red Plymouth Roadster with a 383 engine. Jerry Magsis 901-581-4792

8. Tommy Starkey has info on a 33-35 Chevy Coupe that is for sale. It’s an older street rod that needs freshened up. Tommy’s number is 901-387-7165

9. Keith Walters has several items for sale. Parts that fit a 63-66 C-10 Chevy include a fuel tank, with straps and sender for $175, a new body bushing kit for $50, and a three speed transmission for $75. He also has a 307 engine that needs valve seals for $150 and a set of round mirrors for $20.

10. 1938 Plymouth Coupe, previously owned by Robert Burnett, for more info call Curtis Reddon at 901-786-8703

11. 1935 Chevy 4 door sedan, 400 small block, automatic and cold air. Very nice driver! $35K for more info call Jimmy Grinder @ 901-262-9205

12. Visor for 50’s model Ford, Chevy’s and other makes. Gutter mount, but I have the Fulton style brackets if you want to use those. Excellent condition, satin black with chrome trim around edge. $250.00 Call Bradshaw 834-1103

13. Larry Lewis is selling a nearly compete 1934 Buick 2 door sedan. It needs a very little to be road ready. Already painted, engine and trans install and running. Needs some upholstery work and a few odds and in’s to the be complete. $20,000. Larry Lewis at 901-219-6825

               Services

1. Custom brackets, artwork, signs, CNC cutting or fabrication. 18 ga. To 5/8 inch! Call Herb Gould, Condor Metal 901-482-3428

Media Section

 Lin Neal’s Real Deal Racing report airs every Saturday at 10:00 am and again on Sunday at 2:00 pm. You can watch past issues on face book at Real Deal racing Report or online at News Talk 98.9. The Sunday spots will continue until someone else takes that spot. The Motor Mouth show comes on immediately after Lin Neals spot.

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