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It began in -1962 as a gathering of some 400
steam engine enthusiasts. Today the annual
showing of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and
Hobby Association Inc. is a steam engine
reunion and more.
Steam engines in action, antique cars and
tractors, model engines still remain the
main attraction of this unique show, but the
reunion now offers events and activities for
people of all ages and interests.
Welcome
TNRESNERNIEN REUNION
VISITORS
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Clothing and Footwear
Hours: Open 6 days a week
Monday to Wednesday 9-6 pm
Thurs. to Fri. 9-41:13 parr
Saturday 9-6 pin
MAIN STREET, BLYTH
523-9709
Before the advent of gasoline fired engines, wood was a prime source of fuel In Blyth on
September 6,7 and 8, the fires will be stoked, the whistles will blow and the giant steam
engines will be on display at the 24th annual Thresher's Reunion.
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Continued success to the
HURON PIONEER THRESHER
and
HOBBY ASSOCIATION
and Best Wishes on your 24th Reunion
in Blyth
WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE!!
THE 'VILLAGE OF BLYTH
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Old time crafts, contests and musikal
entertainment play a major role in the/reu-
nion that attracted more than 1, ,000 vitors
to Blyth last September.
This year the 24th annual re tnio will be
highlighted by several special eve .
A recent addition to the fun is the Old
Time Fiddlers' Jamboree, to be'laeld Friday
evening. September 6. Johnny Brent will be
master off ceremonies at tis toe tapping
musical evening.
Johnny will also be On ha�the
popular Step Dance Co petition Mt -Fid-
dlers' Contest, staged ,Saturday after-
noon, September 7.
Music is an important part of the enter-
tainment at the annual T'hreshermen's Reu-
nion. On all three days bands will perform
and will include the Ontario Provincial
Police Pipe Band on Friday afternoon, the
Clinton Legion Pipe Band on Saturday after-
noon and the Cameron Highlanders on Sun-
day afternoon. The three bands will take
-part in daily afternoon parades and will also
perform on the grounds of the reunion.
The Heritage Fiddlers from Komokawill
be back at the reunion again this year to pro-
ide afternoon entertainment on an outdoor
stage and play at a Saturday evening dance,
to be held in the Blyth Arena, from 9 p.m. to
1 a.m.
There will be clown acts and puppet shows
for the children, an extensive craft show in
the arena and Sunday morning church ser-
vices forthe entrie family.
And tere will be steam engines. Steani
engines and more. Visitors will see large
steam engines, model steam engines, a
shingle mill, baker fan, hay press, gas trac-
tors, gas engines, antique cars, a hang ted
separator, grain threshed and lumber saw-
ed by steam; horse power, a black smith
shop, log sawing competitions, belt setting
competitions and bag tying contests.
From the start of the show on Friday at
1:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 9•
a.m., there will be something for all ages
and interests and this family styled country
event.
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Welcomes visitors to
the 24th Annual
THRESHER'S REUNION
September 6 - 7 - 8
See us for your baking needs:
SPICES -SNACKS -CANDIES -PET
FOOD -PICKLING SUPPLIES -
NUTS -VEGETABLE OILS etc.
OPEN: Monday -'Wednesday
10 am - 6.pm. Thursday -
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
523-4789
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