May

Meeting and Activity Highlights: In March, Tanner and Rowdy Voss brought in their “SC” Case and talked about their restoration efforts. 

For April, Jerry Kurka brought his Moline “ZA”.  Dan Cassill, who helped with the restoration, gave a presentation about the tractor and included some historical information about the Moline Company.  Also during this meeting Tanner Voss received a plaque and donation towards the restoration of a 720 Diesel.  Photos of progress were passed around.  Additionally, Max Manning was presented a plaque as thanks for his many extra hours of work which makes possible our great meeting site at Mowers and More.  A big thanks to Max and all those that have participated in meetings.  On a final note, Dave Timmerman reported that one day gate fees at Old Threshers in Mt Pleasant, IA have been raised to $12.  This includes admittance to the evening show. 

Upcoming meetings and activities: There will be no regular meeting in May, June, and July at Mowers and More!!  On May 19 the club will tour the Titan Tire Plant in Des Moines .  The tour is scheduled to begin between 5:30 and 6:00 pm and last about 2 to 2 ½ hours.  The plant is located south of I-80 on 2^nd Avenue .  If you would like to carpool, please plan to meet at Mowers and More at 3:00 pm to depart for Des Moines . 

At 7:30 pm on June 16, the club will meet at the Bloomfield power plant for a tour of this facility.  They plan to show us how the big engines are fired up.  The power plant is located just west of the southwest corner of the Bloomfield square.

Two-cylinder Days: About the same agenda as last year.  The show will be held at Bridgeview in conjunction with the Wapello County 4-H Expo.  Featured tractor is the Massey Harris.  Watch for more information in the next issue or pick up a flyer from Duane Bass.

Drakesville Reunion: The reunion will be held July 24-26 this year.  A parade is planned for Friday night with lineup at 6:00 pm.  On Saturday, there will be a tractor ride departing for the Lake Wapello area at 10:00 am.  Entry fee is $5.

New Club: The “Lapland Cowboys” club, which meets in Moulton has a new website (a very good one!): www.freewebs.com/laplandplowboys/index.htm

They plan a tractor pull at the Appanoose County Fairgrounds on June 21 with registration at 9:00 am.  Check out their website for other upcoming events.

Albert City : Roger is working on a trip to this event in August.  I will pass along more information in the next newsletter.

Old Threshers Swap Meet – The annual swap meet is May 23-24.  For vendor information call 319-385-8937 or try www.oldthreshers.org.

Membership Dues: It’s that time of year again!  If you have not already done so, please give your $10 membership dues to Garry at the next meeting or mail them to:

Garry Feldmann

306 West North

Bloomfield , IA 52537

You can also reach Garry at 641-664-2237 or g.feldmann@mchsi.com. Your label will indicate if your dues are currently paid.

Banks: If you desire a Poppin Johnnies bank, please see Garry at the next meeting.  We have had problems in the past with more banks being ordered than were actually picked up.  We must eliminate this problem or discontinue this service.  Thanks for your cooperation.

Our website is  www.poppinjohnnies.com.  If you have ads or restoration photos to share, you may contact Dan Cassill thru the web or see Virgil Cassill.  Regular camera photos can be scanned by Dan and posted without any problem.  Please share!!

Send want-ad items and articles for the newsletter to Virgil Cassill, 12441 Daisey Blvd. , Drakesville , IA 52552 or vcassill@netins.net.  (641) 722-3880.  Also, if you move or change email address, please, drop me your new address!!! I am not a very good detective!

Calendar:

May 19 – Tour Titan Tire

May 23-24 – Old Threshers swap meet

June 16- Bloomfield Power Plant tour

June 21 – Lapland Plowboys tractor pull

July16-20 - Two Cylinder Days

July 18 – Tractor Pull at Ottumwa Park

Aug 8-10 – Albert City Show

Note:  NO REGULAR MEETINGS AT MOWERS AND MORE FOR MAY, JUNE, AND JULY.