Many of our readers need no reminder that deadline is
approaching for our 1988 Steam and Gas Show Directory, but in case
you have overlooked it, the date is December 15. We hope to have
all our free listings and paid advertisements in by that time, so
that we may proceed to print and publish on schedule. Mid-February
is the time we have set for start of mailing finished copies; in
that way everyone can know what is happening when and where. For
further information, see the ad on page 34 of this issue.
On another matter of importance to organizations, we are
preparing our advertising packets to help you tell the world about
your shows, reunions and other special events during the year.
These kits will help you in getting your ads ready, and sending
them to us on time. The packets will go out early in January.
Our readers are expressing themselves in letters. Lately, the
number has risen. Whatever you wish to tell us, or to tell others
through us, put it on paper and mail it to us. Gas engine and
tractor collectors and restorers are known for their positive
views. Considering the thousands of faithful subscribers we have,
the proportion of adverse comments is very low. And we have broad
shoulders.
Safety guidelines are always important. This month we’re
running another club’s guidelines.
This issue is No. 1 of Vol. 23, marking the start of the 23rd
year since the Rev. Elmer L. Ritzman founded GEM. Elmer was editor;
his wife, B. Earlene Ritzman, was co-editor, and Anna Mae Branyan
was business manager and columnist. We still keep in touch with
Mrs. Ritzman, and Anna Mae continues as columnist for IMA. The
contents of Vol. 1, No. 1 seem to have been pretty evenly divided
between stationary engines and tractors.
To all longtime readers, thanks for staying with us. To all new
subscribers, happy to have you join. To everyone, wherever you are,
a very happy, healthy and prosperous 1988 from all of us at
Stemgas!
