Each year, the West Georgia Two-Cylinder Club has made at least one addition / improvement to the
Old Time Farm Days. This year the celebration was kicked off with a thirty mile tractor ride. The ride
started at the sales barn on Highway 61, then north to Villa Rica, west to Bremen, a barbeque lunch
at the home of Sandra & Richard Morris, south to Carrollton and after a ride through downtown, back to
the barn. Twenty-two drivers showed up in the rain which let up just in time for the ride. All the tractors
completed the journey and we had a great time. The following weekend, as everything we've done lately,
started in the rain and we thank God for it. Saturday morning, after a Friday night barbeque supper, the
sky was dark and it was raining. By time for the tractor parade the rain stopped and the day got
prettier as time went on. In spite of the weather and gas prices, we had a good turnout of exhibitors,
vendors, and visitors. This year's welcome ceremony included a tribute to Monroe Bell who passed
away on April 1st, as his wife Barbara brought in the USA Flag flying from a Farmall M. Monroe's
John Deere "L" series collection was on display. Everyone pitched in to have a great tractor pull, garden
tractor pulls, and the highlight pedal tractor pulls and races. Interesting observations of the children
include the little girl trying to pick up all the "pink rocks", the little boy slamming down his ribbon and
shouting 2nd place, and the little guy who just jumped up and down straddling his tractor until someone
showed him how to use the pedals (he went from last to first and won the race). Thanks to everyone
who helped to make this one of the best shows ever.

May Meeting
Our next monthly meeting will be Tuesday, May 13, 2007, at the AG ED CTR, at the intersection of
ALT 27 & Bypass 166.  We will be discussing upcoming events including Tractor Shows, Pulls, etc.
Our guest speaker will be Katie Murray, Agri-Science teacher and FFA sponsor of this year's scholarship
winner, Courtney Hylton from Temple High School. Through his generosity, Mr. Sonny Stapleton (this
year's raffle winner) has agreed to accept the cash prize and allow us to raffle the 1953 John Deere
40 Standard again this year. Ticket books will be available at the meeting. Door prizes at the meeting,
will include a John Deere Unstyled Model "BW with fenders" toy tractor.  As always, there will be good
food and fellowship. We need your participation in planning our activities. Bring lots of covered dishes
and be there by 7:30 p.m.

Prayers and Cares
     It was great to see Jesse and Joan Thornton on Saturday and Sunday at the April Show.  Jesse is
doing well under the care of physicians and his own private nurse, Joan.
     We have good news from Emil Davidson and "not so good" news from Virginia Davidson.  Emil is
recovering nicely from his heart bypass surgery.  His diabetes is causing blood sugar swings, but Emil
says he is doing MUCH better.  Virginia, on the other hand, couldn't stand all the attention Emil was
getting (just kidding, of course) and decided to have her own heart attack!  The doctors put in a stent,
retrieved two blood clots, and told Virginia to take it easy for a while in the Intensive Care Unit at 
Tanner Hospital.  She is at home now, taking medications to help her heal. 
     Both of these families have been through a lot lately.  We are so thankful they are doing better. 
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to recuperate.
 
Georgia Farm Power,   John Deere Day,   May 10th
Bring your antique tractors  !   And join in the fun !
This John Deere dealer is very good to us and we want to support them in any way we can.

Kyle Cook wins 14 HP Class Pull at Hackleburg, AL

On April 26th, Kyle, the Curry pulling team (pictured above with Sandy Burchett) and others participated
in a garden tractor pull at the  Hackleburg, AL Neighbor Day Festival. Hackleburg is absolutely the place
to be the fourth Saturday in April each year. The annual festival starts at 8:00 a.m. with a 5k run and a
1 mile walk. Live music, entertainment and prize giveaways begin at 9:00 a.m.  Every other year Sonny
James "The Southern Gentleman" (and was inducted into the CMA in November 2006) is on hand to
sign autographs. There are numerous entertainers performing all day. They have a motorcycle show,
a street rod and car show, and a tractor show with a tractor parade. They have an exhibit hall with arts,
crafts and quilts. There are numerous vendors, lots of food, lots of fun, kids activities and more.
                    Lawn Mower Pulling at Neighbor Day in Hackleburg, AL  May 2007
                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkhLCIVbwMQ
                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN4mNaUAf4A
 
2008 Scholarship Recipient

Courtney Hylton from Temple High School
Will be attending West Georgia University
And University of Georgia for a degree in Agricultural Education
Family (left) Katie Murray Agri-Science Teacher and FFA Sponsor (right)
 

 Observed Monday, May 26, 2008

  Greater Kansas City Two Cylinder Club  
http://www.gkctcc.com/
http://greenstore.org/Plow%20Day%20Movie.wmv
Check out this club and plowing video !
 

 November 29, 2008 Carrollton, Georgia
  RJO Tractor & Equipment Auction 
one of the South's largest antique tractor auctions
1661 Centerpoint Rd.  770-832-2891  rjoauction.com

 

May 24, 2008 Newton, Kansas 

Dale Ray Thiesen   Dale.Thiesen@agcocorp.com  
964 Chisholom Trail
Work (620) 327-6738  Cell (316) 619-3625
Van Schmidt, Auctioneer 620-367-3800 / 2331   http://www.kansasauctions.net/schmidt  
 
 
May 30-31, 2008 Hanceville, Alabama
International Harvester Collectors
10th Anniversary Show, Chapter #23
Sherman Roberts 205-483-6508   http://www.nationalihcollectors.com/
 
 
May 31, 2008 Greenville, Alabama
Antique Tractor Parade   (6.2 miles)
Downtown from Courthouse to Oliver Street
Meet at the YMCA at 8am Leave at 9am
Return to the YMCA for lunch   (owners, drivers, & families)
Ron Warner   334-382-2571
Carey  334-382-2295   Harold  334-382-8989
Reeford  334-382-5828   Eddie  334-382-3523
 

 

June 11-14, 2008 Columbia, Missouri
National Red Power Roundup
Boone County Fairgrounds 
Roy Koirtyohann 573-687-3047   Jeff Pewitt 573-881-3053
http://www.showmeihc.com/   http://www.showmeihc.com/RPRU-Flyer.pdf
http://www.mrvsea.com/   http://www.nationalihcollectors.com/
 

June 13-14, 2008 Dalton, Georgia
11th Annual Show & Shine - Car, Tractor, & Engine
Northwest GA Antique Tractor & Engine Club
North Georgia Fairgrounds, Legion Dr. I-75 exit 336
Annette & Jack Bevil 706-673-6348  706-260-1915   http://www.nwgatec.org/
 

June 14, 2008 Carrollton, Georgia
West Georgia Summer Show & Pull  tractor pulls page

Hwy. 5 & Ringer Rd. ( Judy Steed 770-854-4077 )
 

June 19-21, 2008 Waterloo, Iowa
18th TWO-CYLINDER EXPOSITION
National Cattle Congress Grounds
319-824-6060  http://www.two-cylinder.com/events.htm
 

June 21, 2008 Santuck, Alabama
Antique Tractor Show & Pull 
http://www.southernantiqueiron.com/
  

June 28, 2008 Lawrence County, Alabama
Dixie Antique Tractor Pull 
2 mi.south of Hatton, off AL-101 on CR-343
Pull dates are the 4th Saturday of each month from April to October 
256-974-7555  256-353-8095
 


June 28, 2008 Clanton, Alabama
Peach Festival, Clanton, AL.
Harland Brasher 205-389-1416
http://www.southernantiqueiron.com/
  

July 1-5, 2008 Denton, North Carolina
SOUTHEAST OLD THRESHERS REUNION
Denton Farmpark, 1072 Cranford Rd.
Karen Miller 336-859-2755   http://vmarkets.com/farmpark/
 

July 10-13, 2008 Penfield, Illinois
Historic Farm Days   http://www.antiquefarm.org/
J. I. Case Collectors Association National Show
Silver King Tractors  American Truck Historical Society
Darius Harms 217-694-4132   Russell Buhr 217-694-4551
 

July 18-19, 2008 Rome, Georgia
The Great Valley Exposition
I-75 exit 306, 11.4 miles west on Hwy. 140
John Lowrey  706-252-0121
 

July 26, 2008 Lawrence County, Alabama
Dixie Antique Tractor Pull 
2 mi.south of Hatton, off AL-101 on CR-343
Pull dates are the 4th Saturday of each month from April to October 
256-974-7555  256-353-8095
 
  
July 26, 2008 Morganfield, Kentucky
Waverly KC - Sunday Tractor Ride - Sacred Heart Church
674 State  N Route 141  ( all be in the country )
10 mile ride to a location for food, drinks, and 
tractor viewing, and then return.
Motels  and camping areas available
J.D. Kramer   270-748-0586   jkramer@ezaccess.com
270-389-1702 TEL.   270-389-1703 FAX   270-952-0619 CELL


August 15-17, 2008 Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Crossroads Of Dixie Antique Tractor and Engine Show & Pull
Rotary Park, off Hwy.43
Russell Counce  931-829-2514   http://www.crossroadsofdixie.com/
 
 Turin
August 16, 2008 Turin, Georgia
14th AnnualAntique Farm Tractor Pull and Show
Sponsored by the Coweta County Farm Bureau (The parade will be at 10:00 a.m.)
Tractor pull stock & modified weight classes from 3,000 through 12,500 lbs. with 3 pull limit.
Bill Banks  770-599-3611
 

August 20-23, 2008 Portland, Indiana
Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association
43rd Antique Engine & Tractor Show
Gathering of The Orange 25th Anniversary
3000 Engines & 800 Tractors
300 Engine & Tractor Parts Dealers
200 Craft and Antique Dealers
Jay County Fairgrounds   http://www.tristategasengine-tractor.com/
Al Confer 765-369-2655   Jack Rouch 260-726-4036
 

August 23, 2008 Lawrence County, Alabama
Dixie Antique Tractor Pull 
2 mi.south of Hatton, off AL-101 on CR-343
Pull dates are the 4th Saturday of each month from April to October 
256-974-7555  256-353-8095
 

Aug. 30 - Sept. 1  Easley, South Carolina
Dacusville Farm Days - Labor Day Weekend
Robinson Field - 14 miles northwest of Greenville
Farm Days Festivities include a parade of tractors, arts and crafts,
wheat threashing, country cooking, saw mill, veneer mill, and more.
Jimmy Robinson 864-836-6893
 

? September 5-7, 2008 Eagleville, Tennessee
Pioneer Power Days Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Show & Pull
21st Annual Tennessee Valley Pioneer Power Association Show
Hundreds of Antique tractors and gas engines on display,
parades, tractor pulls, antique farm machinery in action,
shop & swap and pioneer arts and crafts vendors.   http://www.eaglevilletvppa.com/
Show: Buddy Woodson  615-274-6987  615-289-3901
Show: Jimmy Lamb  931-294-5973  615-330-2852
Pull: Milton Geasley  615-274-6651  615-414-9632
Pull: Eugene Gregg  615-390-3380
Vendors: Kathy Kieffer  931-364-2085
 

September 12-13, 2008 Jasper, Georgia
Farm Days Of Yesteryear
Across from old high school 
Hwy. 515 east 1.5 miles on Hwy. 53 
Troy Morris  706-692-9437 
 

September 19-20, 2008 Chatsworth, Georgia
Peach State 4th Antique Tractor and Engine Show & Pull
Murray County Saddle Club 1/2 mile east on Hwy. 52 
Randy Tallent 706-280-5341

 

September  19-21, 2008 Inman, Georgia
Inman Farm Heritage Days
Antique tractors and engines, displays, demonstrations,
vendors, and fun for the family.
info: Rick Minter 770-461-2840   http://www.inmanfarm.com/
 

September 27, 2008 Lawrence County, Alabama
Dixie Antique Tractor Pull 
2 mi.south of Hatton, off AL-101 on CR-343
Pull dates are the 4th Saturday of each month from April to October 
256-974-7555  256-353-8095
 
 
September 27, 2008 Rock Spring, Georgia
Rock Spring United Methodist Church Show & Sell
Chickamauga Antique Tractor Club
Highway 95   Jeff Carlock 706-375-6801 or 3299
 
October 2-12, 2008 Cumming, Georgia
Cunning Country Fair and Festival
Hwy. 400 exit 15
Tracy Helms  770-781-3491   http://www.cummingfair.net/
 

October 11, 2008 Richland, Georgia
SOWEGA Bigwheelers
Trac-Tow-Rama Show and Pull
Jack Morrell 229-887-3816   Billy Lightner 229-938-5510
229-336-8606   229-328-6569   http://www.sowegabigwheelers.com/

October 14-16, 2008 Moultrie, Georgia
31st Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition
Spence Field, 290-G Harper Boulevard
117,000 sq.ft. indoor, 100 acres outdoor, 1200 exhibitors
plus field demonstrations (you can't see it all in one day)
Dawn Blanton 229-985-1968   http://www.sunbeltexpo.com/
 
October 24-25, 2008 Dothan, Alabama
Wiregrass Heritage Festival
Kathie Moore 334-794-3452   http://www.landmarkpark.com/
 

November 1, 2008 Bostwick, Georgia 
19th Annual Cotton Gin Festival
Tractors, Parade, Entertainment, Arts and Crafts
706-342-2206   http://www.bostwickga.com/cottonginfestival.htm
 
 
November 7-8, 2008 Cumming, Georgia
Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Exposition
Hwy. 400 exit 15   John Walls @ 70-886-3507
http://www.cummingfair.net/html/steam_and_gas_expo_.html
 

November 29, 2008 Carrollton, Georgia
RJO Tractor & Equipment Auction 
one of the South's largest antique tractor auctions
1661 Centerpoint Rd.  770-832-2891   http://www.rjoauction.com/
 
 

July 7, 2007 Fayette, Alabama
Fayette County Tractor & Truck Pull
info: Chad Gilreath 205-826-0316   Neil Hindman 205-270-1618
 
July 21, 2007 Speake, Alabama
Fire & Rescue Tractor Show
info: 256-353-5167
 
September 29, 2007 Ft. Deposit, Alabama
6th Annual Pulling in the Pines Antique Tractor Show & Pull
Southern Antique Iron
info: Ren Heartsill 205-849-6938
 
October 6, 2007 Carrollton, Georgia
West Georgia Winter Show & Pull 
Hwy. 5 & Ringer Rd.  ( Judy Steed 770-854-4077 )
 
October 13, 2007 Vernon, Florida
6th Annual Pulling for Education Show & Pull
info: Sandra Cook 850-535-2426  
http://www.visitwashingtoncountyfl.com/events/pulling_for_education.html
 
October 18, 2007 Carrollton, Georgia
Agricultural Heritage Days  
School children tour - Bring display tractors
AG ED CTR, at the intersection of ALT 27 & Bypass 166
info: Virginia Davidson  770-854-4914
 
December 7-8 & 14-15, 2007 Ft.Meade, Florida
5th Annual Christmas Celebration
To benefit "Toys for Tots" and "Food Basket"
Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club Inc.,
7000 Avon Park Cutoff Rd, Ft Meade FL 33841
info: 863-285-9121   http://www.FloridaFlywheelers.org/
 
December 8, 2007 Carrollton, Georgia
West Georgia Two-Cylinder Club Members Christmas Party
Saturday, December 8th, 6:30pm at the AG ED CTR,
at the intersection of ALT 27 & Bypass 166.
Dress comfortably and bring your camera.
Reservations are required by November 30th.
Santa needs to know how many will be coming and especially how
many boys and girls you will be bringing and their ages if under 12.        
Call Peggy Martin at 770-459-2456
 
January 11-12, 2008 Murfreesboro,Tennessee
Southern Invitational Indoor Tractor & Truck Pull 
Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee Miller Coliseum,
304 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
One of the top indoor pull events with top trucks and tractors
that includes two classes of Super Stock, Super Farm, Pro stock,
two classes of Hot Farm, Alcohol and Open four-wheel and
two-wheel drive categories. The festivities include vendor booths,
great concessions, food and much more   http://www.southernmotorsports.net/
info: David Holbrook 615-904-2079 or 615-406-0382  Joe Wamble 731-697-3424  
 
January 16-19,  2008 Ft.Meade, Florida
21st Annual Old Engine & Tractor show with special swap meet
Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club Inc.,
7000 Avon Park Cutoff Rd, Ft Meade FL 33841
info: 863-285-9121   http://www.FloridaFlywheelers.org/
 

January 18-19, 2008 Winona, Mississippi
Antique Tractor Pull, Car and Tractor Show (Parade 9:00am Saturday) 
Stock, Super Stock, Mod  Weight Classes 3500 to 10,000 pounds
     (Friday Afternoon/Evening Practice/Play Pull)
Montgomery County Coliseum  200 Recreation Park Dr, Winona, MS 38967
John Bennett 662-417-4485  Stacy Hamilton 662-809-2515 
http://www.meangreenpulling.com/_wsn/page3.html
 

February 15, 2008 Ft.Meade, Florida
Consignment auction to benefit Florida Flywheelers
Tractors, parts and implements from all manufacturers
Heartland Auctions with Dennis Polk & Assoc. Auctioneers
For info or to consign, email: Jeff McManus jmcmanus2@winco.net Subject: FL_Flywheelers_Auction
Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club Inc.,
7000 Avon Park Cutoff Rd, Ft Meade FL 33841
info: 863-285-9121   http://www.FloridaFlywheelers.org/
 

February 20-23, 2008 Ft.Meade, Florida
16th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show (Featuring Case Tractors)
Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club Inc.,
7000 Avon Park Cutoff Rd, Ft Meade FL 33841
info: 863-285-9121   http://www.FloridaFlywheelers.org/


March 12-15, 2008 Moline, Illinois
Gathering of the Green conference for John Deere collectors, restorers & enthusiasts.   
Holiday Inn Moline Airport, 6902 – 27th St., Moline, IL 61265  
info: 815-246-9944   815-578-8635   http://www.gatheringofthegreen.com/
 

March 22, 2008 Vernon, Florida
Holmes Valley Heritage Day  Antique Tractor Show and Pull   
Preserving Our Past Association   Ronnie Hudson 850-527-5440
 
 

March 29, 2008 Carrollton, Georgia
RJO Tractor & Equipment Auction 
one of the South's largest antique tractor auctions
1661 Centerpoint Rd.  770-832-2891      http//www.rjoauction.com
 

April 4-6, 2008 Wedowee, Alabama
Southeast Regional Antique Tractor and Equipment Show 
Kiwanis Park, Hwy 431  
Rayford Johnson  256-396-0343 day  256-396-5486 night
 Southeast Regional Antique Tractor and Equipment Show Kiwanis Park, Hwy 431   Rayford Johnson  256-396-0343 day  256-396-5486 night 
 

April 12, 2008 Carrollton, Georgia
West Georgia Two-Cylinder Club Tractor Ride For Education  
The 32-mile route has been planned to provide rest stops, a BBQ lunch
Herb Smith 678-378-2146   flyer page
 

April 18-20, 2008 Carrollton, Georgia
West Georgia Two-Cylinder Club Old Time Farm Days 
15th Annual Show - more exhibits, more vendors, two tracks for activities
Phil or Peggy at 770-459-2456      flyer page
 

April 26, 2008 Lawrence County, Alabama
Dixie Antique Tractor Pull 
2 mi.south of Hatton, off AL-101 on CR-343 
Pull dates are the 4th Saturday of each month from April to October 
256-974-7555  256-353-8095
 

May 3, 2008 Chickamauga, Georgia
Lee & Gordon's Mills Farm Show
71 Red Belt Road
Jeff Carlock 706-375-6801 or 3299   http://www.cityofchickamaugageorgia.org/
 

May 3, 2008 Lakemont Georgia
Old Fashion Farm Days in Rabun Co.
Plowing, Crafters, Barnyard, Wagon rides, Old Tractors,
Country Lunch, A Day of Fun "Down on the Farm".
Gary Vanlerberghe 706-782-2776   http://www.hillsideorchard.com/retail/index.html

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