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OLIVER HART PARR "70"

History of Our

By Elden

Jim Fox, 10525 Millin Drive West Fostoria, Ohio 44830

Elden and Jim Fox at the Ohio State Fair.

In 1935, this tractor was purchased for $727.00 from Stroman Implement in Fostoria, Ohio. It was used to farm 137 acres East of Fostoria with the help of a team of horses. It was the owner's main source of power until 1969 with the assistance of an Oliver "60".

During the off seasons between 1958 and 1965, the owner took it to work at a logging camp in southern Ohio. While pulling logs, the tractor was overturned and the front end was broken off; it was then replaced with a wide front end that was modified to fit the tractor. The hood, fenders, and steering wheel were also damaged.

The original owner died in 1969. The tractor stood idle until my son, Jim, and I purchased it for $...

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