Dodge Brothers Club

President’s Message July-August 2025

In the last issue of the Dodge Brothers Club News, I mentioned the 1919 Dodge Brothers touring car that was in the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life.  Afterwards I found the cover of the December/January 2000 issue of the Dodge Brothers Club News and there was the car.  Also, the Letter to the Editor had a story about this car and a response by the editor John Bittence.  In that issue also was a picture of Tom and Cindy Myers’ newest acquisition of a 1923 Dodge Brother Screenside, barn fresh, and look at it now.  While we are on the subject of Dodge Brothers autos on television and film, do you remember Mr. Haney’s 1924 Dodge Brothers Screen side truck, from Green Acres?  Go to YouTube and search for Mr. Haney’s truck, you will find many episodes of it.  I also believe that the truck was used in other films

I received a phone call from a president of another club in eastern New Jersey to talk about Dodge Brothers and our club.  As soon as I walked in one member said that he knew of someone who had an early Dodge, and I replied, “Malcom Miton.”  He had a 1914 with a low serial number.  I believe it was number 6.  When Malcom passed, it was sold at auction and someone told me that all the numbers were right; so it was an original car.  If anyone know who may have it now, please let me know.

Recently, there was a one- and two-cylinder car tour based out of Ocean Grove New Jersey, which is about one hour from our house.  Chris and I were invited to come down for lunch, and we did.  The car that I am standing next to is a 1904 Ford AC.  This car has a two-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine built by the Dodge Brothers.

What I like about our meets (or reunions) is that we get to visit and experience different parts of the country.  During the 2025 Meet we will be going to Ohio and Amish country.  I am looking forward to learning about their way of life.  By the time you read this, it will be over.  If you did not sign up for the 2025 Dodge Brothers Club Meet, be sure you make it to the 2026 event in Colorado.

Looking forward to seeing you soon in Berlin, Ohio, and at the Hershey Fall Meet in October.

See you down the road,

Earl Groendyke,

Dodge Brothers Club President