The 8th annual show was held August 1, 2, 1981 at the Fred
Donohue Farm in Ludington. Many old engine exhibitors from all over
the country turned out with their engines which included Stovers,
Hercules, Hollands, Leaders, Galloways, Associateds, Novas,
Maytags, Deeres, Stearns and many other makes. Some of the tractors
on display were Minneapolis cross motor, John Deere, Huber, Rumely,
‘T’ conversion and others!
Men were threshing oats and baling the straw while others were
making cedar shingles on an old shingle mill. Many club brands were
burned into shingles for visitors.
Engines and tractors were belted to buzz saws, burr mill
grinders, pump jacks, grist mills, threshing machines, balers,
shingle mills and other antique equipment.
Ladies were busy in the tent selling flea market goods and baked
goods plus handling the door prizes.
