Unfortunately, we do not always have space to print all the show
reports we receive. However, don’t be discouraged if yours
hasn’t been printed in the past-please keep them coming! Here
are a few samplings from some shows held in 1981:
The plow worked better than expected considering the strange
looking self-lift mechanism. This plow was acquired by six members
of the organization, so each owner had one bottom to clean off
after plowing! Many horses and other tractors including steam also
plowed at the October display. Joe Maurer, Rt. 1, Peral City
Illinois 61062
BELL TOWN ANTIQUE CAR CLUB Middletown, Connecticut
Richard Beckwith and I cochaired the show and thought it to be
successful. We do some things that are somewhat unthinkable, like
judging engines! We gave 14 nice school-type bells with a hardwood
base for them to sit on. We have had hardly any complaints. We have
three very impartial judges that know a lot about engines.
GEFF FRONTIER DAYS 1981 Geff, Illinois
FARMER AND THRESHERMEN’S JUBILEE New Centerville, PA
YADKIN COUNTY STEAM & GAS ASSOCIATION Yadkinville, North
Carolina
Many of the exhibitors had their engines belted to early
machinery. Some of the engines on display were Novo, McCormick
Deering, Stover, Hercules, Foos.
Sonny had his 1906 Case steam engine belted up to the saw mill
and kept the crowds entertained by sawing and blowing the whistle,
which could be heard all over town.
A good time was had by all, and the association is looking
forward to next year’s show on Saturday, May 29, 1982. Ellis C.
Hamby Rt 1, Box 643 Yadkinville. North Carolina 27055
COOLSPRING HIT AND MISS ENGINE SOCIETY Coolspring,
Pennsylvania
The fifth annual show was held June 20,21,1981 on the
showgrounds at Coolspring. Flea market dealers started to arrive
Friday evening. By noon on Saturday, 23 dealers had set up.
Thirty-eight gas engine exhibitors arrived from Ohio, New York
and Pennsylvania. Soon the ‘putt-putt’ of the engines could
be heard all over the grounds.
Also on exhibit was an antique motorcycle, cars and trucks. Big
Run Free Militia put on three demonstrations Sunday afternoon.
Approximately 2000 people attended the show from Vancouver,
Washington to Florida and all places in between. It was a very
successful show. Louise Miller, Box 14, Knoxdale, Pennsylvania
15847
