Fords and Friends Gathering

By John Emmering

A determined group of 10 of our members plus another seven members of the Naper A’s Model “A” Club braved heavy rains followed by hot, humid weather to attend the 5th Annual “Fords and Friends” get together on Saturday July 24th. Most NIRG attendees traveled in modern cars, however event organizer John Emmering brought out his 1951 Ford.   Ron Blum, Tom & Judy Buscaglia, John & Robin Emmering, Tom O’Donnell, John & Este Scheve and John Slobodnik and his son John, Jr. came out to the event.  Model “A” Club members bringing cars were Lindy Williams, 1930 Coupe, Tom Eklund, 1931 Victoria and Steve Paul brought out his 1921 Ford Model “T”. Naper A’s won the car turnout competition this year.