Loading...
Clinton News-Record, 1986-09-06, Page 281',We 6 A READER WRITES - "We all admire the founders 13Ilytb11,1) Welcomes you to the 25th THRESHER'S REUNION - During your,visit to Blyth enjoy our ROAST BEEF BUFFET Served Saturday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. Including: Salad Bar, Dessert and Beverage ®ENJOY OUR® LUNCHEON SPECIALS Served Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friendly atmosphere and' good food make your meal ideal. Choose your favorites from our bountiful buffet. t e BIytI Inn 523-9381 Dear Editor, Blyth turned back the pages of time one Saturday in 1962. I recall coming to the first steam show here with my Uncle Harold Sloan. There were four steam engines two I remember were Stewart Muir's 25 hp Sawyer Massey: this was its first show since Stewart did an excellent restoration on it in his Paisley machine shop. A second engine was George Searson's. Lobsinger Bros. from Mildmay were there with one of their Lion threshers, the only one with a complete glass side. This was an interesting display as show visitors could see the grain pass through the various components in the separator. The separator was a 24 x 36 size and is now on display in the Ontario Agricultural Museum in Milton. Another at- traction was a John Deere model 80 diesel tractor equipped wEth dual wheels. There was a portab e sawmill on the grounds' in operation. Thit show had several attractions: Baker fan to test belt horsepower, gas tractors, and old cars. Since the first show it has grown greatly and we all admire the founders of the associa- tion for their insight in organizing what is to- day The Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby da Association. Jim Sloan RR 2 Chesley Licensed under L.L.B.O. Sidewalk Special 2 Days Only - Friday & Saturday, Sept. 5 & 6 New Line of CAR & TRUCK FLOOR MATS OFF RADFORDS 'AUTO, FARM and INDUSTRIAL PARTS RADFORD and CONSIRUC1ION • OWN 523-9681 BRUSSELS 887-9661 An impressive model steam locomotive, constructed by Charles and Russel Sibbick,of Brantford, attracted onlookers at the Blyth Threshermen's Reunion in 1984. The Sib- bick's display of antique gas engines is one of many exhibits. (Shelley McPhee-Haist Best Wishes to the 25th Annual Thresher's Reunion in Blyth It's my pleasure to serve the area. Sincerely, Murray Cardiff, M.P.