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Morning Call
Pocono Old-Tyme Farm Equipment Association preserves region's heritage with machines that once worked its land July 20, 2001By JACKY MARTIN Special to The Morning Call - Freelance A visit to the West End Fair several years ago led to the birth of the Pocono Old-Tyme Farm Equipment Association. According to Cindy Kuehner, whose husband, Burdell, serves as the organization's vice president, "A bunch of us were talking here at the fair in 1994 or 1995. Most of the couples were brought up on farms in this area and were reminiscing about the old farming days. They decided to meet at one of the homes, and that's how it all began." Times News PicturesCorn Sheller
Steven Staples shovels corn into a box on a corn sheller. Wyatt Staples feeds it
into a chute. A hit-and-miss engine provides the power. Steven said his equipment is in pieces but "We're all friends here" so he was demonstrating someone else's equipment. Binder
A McCormick Deering binder was used to cut grain and make it into sheaves to be hauled to the barn or a place in the field for threshing to separate the grain from the straw.
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Times News
Pulling for farms Friday, September 9, 2011 Olde Tyme Farm Equipment Association salutes classic workhorse machines The Olde Tyme Farm Equipment Association antique farm equipment, gas engine and tractor show was held recently at the West End Fairgrounds. Vice President Dennis Borger, one of the founding members, said people in the West End of Monroe County had been talking about hosting a local show when they attended a tractor pull at the fairgrounds. Bill Gethen said if anybody was interested in starting a show they could meet in his garage. From that lowly start in 1995 the club now has over 400 members. The idea is to preserve farming and to "preserve, restore and educate people about antique farm equipment, implements and toys." There were truck, tractor and pedal tractor pulls showcased during the show. Regular meetings take place the second Thursday of each month at the West End Fire Hall in Brodheadsville, Route 715. They begin at 7:30 p.m. Just show up - newcomers are always welcome. The club holds its annual show, tractor pulls and a benefit pull at the end of the year. By ELSA KERSCHNER [email protected] We take pride in our work.
Ralph Bond is restoring a John Deere B. It is the first B he worked on. Kenny Skinner said he is also restoring a tractor - a John Deere 360. It is his first
restoration project. They look over a John Deere B. |
Corn Planter
The hitch on this corn planter was cut short and remodeled so it is suitable for
use with a tractor. It was horse-drawn equipment in its early days. |
Allis-Chalmers 190
One of the larger tractors was an Allis-Chalmers 190.
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Oliver Tractors
A row of Oliver tractors includes, from right, Oliver Hart-Parr 7 from 1936. It is owned by Adam Kuehner of Kunkletown. A 1949 Oliver 88 broke the front end
when it hit a groundhog hole. It was bought, restored and is exhibited by Bill Gethen. Next is an Oliver 77. An Oliver 66 was a Lucky Diesel. It was at the side of the road in terrible condition to be sold when Bill Gethen and Dale Craig bought it. The Oliver Super 44, one of only 772 of the model that were built, lost its mower as it went through several owners. |
Kids Pedal Pull
Grace Staples entered the youngest class in the pedal pull contest. Trophies are
on the table beside the pulling course. |
Kids Trophies
Logan Franks, held by Dennis Franks, did "an awesome job" said a member of the
audience. There were prizes for all children and ribbons and trophies for winners. Logan proudly holds his first place trophy for his pedal tractor pull effort |
Kids pedal Pull
Taden Dunbar puts serious effort into his tractor pull.
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Kids Pedal Pull
Kimberly Franks pedals the course in the pedal tractor contest at the show.
Tractors increase in size as the children in the classes get older. |
Thresher
The threshing machine is from Messinger Manufacturing Company of Tatamy, Pa. It
is an Ideal No. 20 model. The barley goes into the bags at the side of the machine and the straw is blown onto a pile which was later baled. |
Oliver 70
Adam Kuehner's 1943 iron-wheeled Oliver 70 provided the power for the threshing
machine |
The General
A group looks over The General which was built by the Cleveland Tractor Company. David Hamm exhibits it.
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Times News
Benefit tractor pull set for Dalton Davidson family
Saturday, October 2, 2021
The Pocono Old-Tyme Farm Equipment Association is holding a benefit 4 x 4 Tractor Fun Pull on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 at the West End
Fairgrounds in Gilbert.
All the proceeds will go to the family of Dalton Davidson, who was recently killed in a tractor accident. This is a tribute to Dalton and his love of life, family, friends and tractors.
Dennis Borger, president of the Pocono Old-Tyme Farm Equipment Association, says that they do a benefit pull every year to help someone in their
community. "We took a vote on it and everyone wanted to see us do this benefit to help
the Davidson family," he said.
The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. This Tractor Fun Pull is just that, a fun day of pulling. There will be no trophies, no prizes and no rules (safety rules DO apply.) Anyone who would like to participate in the pulls is welcome. Spectators are invited to experience the pulls, fun and food. All proceeds will benefit the Davidson family.
Saturday, October 2, 2021
The Pocono Old-Tyme Farm Equipment Association is holding a benefit 4 x 4 Tractor Fun Pull on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 at the West End
Fairgrounds in Gilbert.
All the proceeds will go to the family of Dalton Davidson, who was recently killed in a tractor accident. This is a tribute to Dalton and his love of life, family, friends and tractors.
Dennis Borger, president of the Pocono Old-Tyme Farm Equipment Association, says that they do a benefit pull every year to help someone in their
community. "We took a vote on it and everyone wanted to see us do this benefit to help
the Davidson family," he said.
The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. This Tractor Fun Pull is just that, a fun day of pulling. There will be no trophies, no prizes and no rules (safety rules DO apply.) Anyone who would like to participate in the pulls is welcome. Spectators are invited to experience the pulls, fun and food. All proceeds will benefit the Davidson family.
