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PAGE A-4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1995.
Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion 1995
Third generation becomes caught in passion for Reunion
A three generation family tradition
Todd Andrews, left, and Mike Andrews, centre, are carrying on a long-standing family tradition as they become
more involved in the Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion and Hobby Show. Todd will be overseeing the small models
display while Mike will be involved in the general running of the event, as a member of the executive. Their father
Bill, background, has been active with the Thresher Association since its inception in 1961.
An origina
A life-long love of steam engines as
well as more than 50 years as an
operator, resulted in J.W. Andrews
of Auburn becoming one of the first
members of the Thresher Reunion
gatherings. (1986 picture)
By Janice Becker
What started merely as a "source of income
and a way of life in the 1930s, translated into
a life-long love for the threshing machines
and farming equipment of the day for one
Huron County man and his family.
J.W. (Warner) Andrews was among the
men, who were first involved in what is now
known as the Huron Pioneer Thresher and
Hobby Association Reunion, which started
34 years ago.
In the early days, the reunion was true to
its name, just a gathering of the threshing
crews which once travelled the area, helping
farmers with the harvest. It was a meeting
of old friends, some toe-tapping music, lots
of food, exhibits of antique threshing
equipment and maybe a few refreshments.
Years later, the annual gatherings became
incorporated as an association and J.W. was
there from the beginning.
In 1968, he purchased a 1911 Case steam
engine for $2,500, then began to restore the
dilapidated machine. -
"It was similar to the ones he had operated
. for more than 50 years during harvest season
out west," says J.W.'s grandson, Mike
Andrews of London. "For 52 years, my
grandfather would kiss his family goodbye,
then head west for one month each summer
for the harvest."
The Case was trucked in from Manitoba
and was in pretty rough shape, says Bill
Andrews of Auburn, J,W.'s son.
With the huge task ahead of him restoring
the Case, J.W. enlisted the help of Bill to
accomplish the work.
A second generation had become involved
in the Thresher Reunion, through the display
and appreciation of antique machinery.
Started in 1968, the Case took more than
six years to restore, but is now a sight to
behold. It appears to have been cared for
with gentle hands for its entire 84-year life.
Because of the sheer age of the equipment,
all replacement parts had to be crafted by the
hands of J.W., Bill or by request to a
machine shop. Years of experience working
with steam engines enabled J.W. to know
just what part was needed. The Case was
eventually returned to its original state.
However, anything 84 years old needs
medicine once in a while, says Mike. To
keep the steam engine in good repair, it
requires regular maintenance and attention.
It has-probably been fully restored twice
since it was purchased 27 years ago, says
Mike.
As well as exhibiting his restored antiques,
Bill participates in the tractor pull and has
overseen transportation, gas engines and the
flea market during his tenure with the
association.
Also acquired by Bill was a John Deere D
tractor and an Oliver 80 which have now
been passed to his two sons, Todd of
Toronto and Mike.
Though not as taken by the mechanics of
restoring and refurbishing pieces of
agricultural history, third generation
Andrewses hive become involved with the
Thresher Reunion through the organization
of the event and sitting on the executive
committee.
Midway through his three year term as an
executive member, awaiting the presidency
next year, Mike says one of his greatest
Continued on AS
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