712 La Vista, McAllen, Texas 78501
The Mercedes Livestock Show celebrated its Golden Anniversary
this year, March 15-19. Primarily dedicated to livestock, rodeos,
carnivals, and the general aspects of entertainment, it has been a
star in the array of annual events regularly staged in the Rio
Grande Valley. Four years ago H. E. Vogel had the inspiration of
putting together an accumulation of old farm machinery as a part of
the show. His dedicated efforts have seen this antique equipment
display grow in every aspect. This year there were over one hundred
exhibitors who displayed their old iron to an excess of 25,000
spectators. The antique machinery display is a genuine crowd
attraction.
During the last weekend of February, C. K. Koelle staged a John
Deere show on North Shary Road, Mission. At this time a general
meeting of interested persons was convened by Herb Vogel to form a
group dedicated to perpetuate memories of farm living and equipment
from the past. Thus the Rio Grande Valley Old Farm Equipment Club
was spawned. God willing, this new organization will celebrate its
Golden Anniversary with the Mercedes Livestock Show Centennial.
