The Mocksville Threshing Reunion & Engine Show Reunion

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January/February 1974
Gene L. McLaughlin 
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Several exhibitions of good belt power were given by means of a 40 h. p. Case steam traction engine pulling a Baker fan. This item is a h.p. testing device and will load any, or just about any, engine in general agricultural use. It has been found to put on a little too much brakes for our gas engines.

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Grist, just as fine as any ever seen, was made from corn by Bobby Cartner's 6 h. p. IHC cooperating with Robert Lyerlys Meadows stone burr grist mill. The grist mill is a recent addition to this reunion. We hope to find some good old fashioned corn for next years grinding.

Due to the interesting demonstration by Robert Hammer of his truck mounted 7 h. p. Economy engine and wood saw, there was an abundance of slab wood sawed to the proper length for the steam engines. There will even be a considerable amount left for next year, (or for next steam up, probably right away!)

There were 10 kerosene tractors on display and several were very nicely restored and running. They included an 18-32 K model Case, an 18-28 Hart-Parr, a WD40 IHC Diesel, an F12 IHC, 3 U.S. built Fordsons, one very nicely restored English Fordson, and two 10-20 McCormick Deering tractors. One of the 10-20's was used for a little log dragging and was also driven by some of the visitors.

There were several flea markets in operation throughout the day and they had a very interesting and wide variety of items for sale. We welcome the flea markets at this reunion, and anyone wishing information concerning facilities, etc. at this reunion should contact Robert Lyerly, box 402 A, Mocksville, N.C., or Gene L. McLaughlin.

For their untiring help, both in preparation for this event and in keeping activities going, especially food service, the sponsors of the Mocksville Threshing Reunion wish to take this opportunity to express their sincerest appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Lester West, Mr. and Mrs. John Richard Broadway, Mr. and Mrs. William Broadway, Margie Hellard and Ethel Private.

The sponsors of the Mocksville Threshing Reunion have enjoyed preparing for and holding this annual Fourth of July event and we are looking forward to seeing all our friends again next July, and we hope they will bring all of their friends.

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