Rt. 4, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.
The Stumptown Steam Threshers Association held its thirteenth
annual show at their showground’s September 6 and 7 of 1975.
The grounds are located 1-1/4 miles west of New Athens, Ohio.
A wet, foggy morning dampened our spirits some the first day. It
was raining at 5 o’clock that morning, but the old saying
‘rain before 7 quit before 11’ held true. Smoke from
several of the steam engines began to go toward the heavens, as the
sun came shining through, and the show got underway.
Scale models were on display, gas and oil pull tractors, and old
fashioned threshing machines of different makes. On both days the
sawmill, Baker fans, shingle mill, threshing machines, and a straw
baler could be seen in action. Corn meal grinding on a stone burr
mill, of hand picked corn of excellent quality, was there for the
people to buy, from which they could make corn cakes, corn bread,
and muffins.
There were flea markets everywhere on the showground’s.
Eating stands and concessions were there, too, to curb the hunger
of young and old.
On Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock, a slow engine race was
held. The winner was Mr. Griffin who was running a Garr- Scott, the
steam engine owned by George Richey of Norwich, Ohio.
The Ladies Auxiliary had a flea market, a bake sale, rummage
sale, and a bazaar. They also had a drawing on Sunday afternoon for
a lovely quilt. In addition to all this, they also sponsored the
Queen Contest and the Thresherman of the Year Award. Mrs. Agnes
Humphreville of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio was crowned Queen of 1975. Mr.
Charles Harrison of Scio, Ohio, and President of Stumptown, was
awarded the Thresherman of the Year Award.
At 4 o’clock each day, there was a parade of steam engines,
tractors, and antique cars. After the parade on Saturday a Whistle
Blow was held. You had to hold your ears, but it was enjoyed by
all.
At 7:30, right before the Fiddlers’ Contest, a group of
young girls did the Can – Can. Their costumes were very colorful
and the dance was enjoyed by everyone. These girls were under the
direction of Mrs. Virginia Keyser.
After the dance the Fiddlers’ Contest got underway with its
toe tapping music. It was an enjoyable evening of old time fiddle
music. This contest was under the direction of Raymond Laizure.
Sunday morning, the second day of the show, was cool, with clear
skies and a warm sun beaming down all day. The church services were
held out in the open with Mr. Marion Rogers taking charge of the
services. Reverend Winford Burkhead was in charge of the music. It
was a very good program.
Our visitors on both days were from Texas, Illinois,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, and of course Ohio.
Several committees work together each year to make our show both
enjoyable and successful. We hope to see all of you at our 1976
show which will be held September 11 and 12.
Officers are: Charles Harrison of Scio, Ohio-President; Earl
Hamilton of Lisbon, Ohio – Vice President; Lester Toole of Cadiz,
Ohio – Secretary; Melba Toole of Cadiz, Ohio – Treasurer.
