Smith says “a co-pitot" was riding in the cab with him, and that he’s a lucky man. His initial fear of returning to the combine now conquered, Smith climbs into his pickup to head back out to the'fields, to operate the big replacement machine. HIGH NITRATES? Do You Have Poor Quality ■ Water Due To t High Nitrate \ Levels? 0 We May Have The Technical Solution To Your Problem = "HYDRO-MAG" • Satisfaction Guaranteed • Testimonials Available Call Or Write———— HIESTAND SUPPLY CO. RDI, Box 96 Marietta, PA 17547 (717) 426-1921 Dealer Inquiries Invited ''v s s'',s /vs'f" 5 <*vfc .,;. i<'' <'/ ;■ ~ /v v vV*> ,r ' <■ y- /- t'rf,- <s ■>/. / ??•< 5Ss \ Simplicity give reasons their m better. We just the 25th. Special Simplicity sale. Model 5116 G 16 HP LAWN TRACTOR 5 Speed gear drive Briggs & Stratton Twin Cylinder Engine FREE THATCHER with purchase. Over *lOO VALUE List Price *2595.00 Sale Price *2095.00 SAVE . .. }- # * 9 f?f St •■V s 0, ' ' With 42" Mower He rolls combine 5 times (Continued from Page Al) After what must-have seemed an eternity, the rolling stopped. The combine was upright, having landed on all four wheels. Smith recalls his back pressed firmly against the floor and his feet somewhere near the operating console. His bands were still clinging to the steering wheel, now bent partly down the steering column toward the seat. The top of the bent cab nearly touched the steering wheel. Forgetting how high above die ground he was in the cab. Smith flung himself through the win- f f > I- ■.*,?* ,V.» ' : yV.r V ,\ * S S / *500,00 dowless cab frame and fell to the field below. For the first time, he realized that the diesel engine was still running. He clamored back up the machine, with its ladder mashed against the side, and shut the motor down. With smoke rolling from the motor, its odor hanging in the air. Smith ran “like a deer” to a neighbor of the farm he was working in partnership with his brother. Perry Smith, Red Lion R 5. Not another person was close by. No one else had seen the accident. With the possibility of a field fire RUFUS BRUBAKER REFRIGERATION 614 Penryn Rd. Manhelm, PA 717-665-3525 Southern Service Center R.D. 3, Dry Wells Rd. Quarryville, PA 717-786-1617 NOW'S THE TIME!... With The Hot Weather Upon Us, Now Is The Time To Have That Dirty, Air Condenser Pressure Cleaned For Maximum Cooling. Call 786-1617 And Ask For Vic Leininger Or Del Beitzel For The Facts. THE ALL NEW 800 MW FLAT TOP COOLER v S -f < s ' I ★ Featuring... 1. Low Height For Easy Pouring & Cleaning 2. Rounded Corners For Easy Cleaning 3. All Stainless Steel Construction 4. Mueller Temp Plate Cooling 5. Mueller Dependability MOJONNIER parts available USED TANKS AVAILABLE • 400 Gal. Mojonnier • 600 Gal. Mojonnier • 900 Gal. Mueller mcaster Fanning, Saturday, August 6,1983—A27 Qoodjo^ rsxn O' e r ■ ~~ ■ Skills Coolers 8 his first concern. Smith gave no thought to the blood oozing from miscellaneous cuts and the sting of assorted brushbums. Gone were his glasses, his pipe, his tape, and the variety of. tools that combine operators keep handy for regular maintenance and adjustment work. Atypical of the close-knit fann ing community, friends and neighbors were quickly on the site, combing the downhill roll path that the combine had taken, and searching for his personal belongings. His glasses could not be found. With the wrinkled, “balled up” machine left to the care of others, Smith headed for the hospital. (Turn to Page A2B)
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