170 —Supplement to Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 28,1984 both a tragedy and a new begin ning when a fire destroyed the firm’s offices and parts depart ment. Reconstiuction followed quickly, and the company’s Manager, Scott Edwards, reports that Harrison personnel are once again ready and eager to fill your 1 1 i ri • f International Harvester needs. Chambersburg Farm Service, Inc., f js-W- ***•£ Located in the town of Orangeville, a few miles north of Bloomsburg on Route 487, Neil S. Harrison, Inc., has been an In ternational Harvester dealer for 60 years. Originally founded by Rush Offers I. H. at Two Locations Chambersburg Farm Service, Inc. was the brain-child of some 15 farmers who incorporated their International Harvester dealer ship at 975 South Mam St., Chambersburg, in 1970. With John Hostetter as General Manager, the corporation thrived, doubling the size of its service facilities by 1973. In June of 1977, Philip Hammond took over as General Manager, and one year later a new warehouse was con structed on the firm’s six-acre tract, housing International’s innovative Parts Mart system. Two years later the firm pur chased Melrose Farm Supply, at 498 Buchanan Trail West, in Grr''’’castle, and now maintains a MORE TRACTION ACTION! AVAILABLE IN 4 SIZES FROM 15 TO 28 PTO Hi Ask about the wide variety of atl ments which are available for tractors. THESE ARE THE REAL POWER HOUSES IN OUR LINE FROM SOTO 187 PTO HP Come In And See Our Family Of All- Wheel Drives . No -12 Ensilage Cutter CHAMBERSBURG FARM SERVICE, INC. Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 264-3533 (717) 597-8811 (717) 532-8800 A new beginning for Neil S. Harrison, Harrison in the 1880’s, the firm included a general store, post office, and train station. Some years later, under the direction of Rush’s son, Neil S. Harrison, the store continued its pprjo- a ] store policy by supplying INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER ERIES 30 & 50 SERIE total of 34 employees at uotn locations. Current corporate officers in clude President John McKinzie, Vice-President M. Dice Statler, and the company’s General Manager Philip Hammond also acting as corporate Secretary- Treasurer. The company’s Sales Manager Marlin MaClay, Service Manager Nelson Snider, and Parts Manager Doug Buffington, manage their respective departments at both locations. The firm will feature equipment displays and specials on new equipment and parts at their Melrose store on February 6 and 10, and again at their Cham bersburg store on March 5 and 9. IH 14 SERIES FROM 52 TO 73 PTO HP IN A WIDE VARIETY OF MODELS. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER coal, roofing materials, fertilizer, lime, and other agricultural needs. The 1930’s saw the first ex pansion of the original Harrison facilities, with a new repair shop being added in 1973. January of last year marked MELROSE FARM SERVICE Greencastle, PA 17225 (717) 597-3138 Neil S. Harrison, Inc., is back in business after a fire destroyed the parts department and offices in January, 1983. Three high performance models International® • 5088 •5288 • 5488 International 50 Series tractors have an advanced design that gives you top performance, productivi ty, and reliability. Just look at some of the outstan ding features: • High-torque International turbocharged diesel engines • 18-speed transmission with Synchro Tri-Six shifting • Exclusive Forward Air Flow cooling • Exclusive Power Priority hydraulics • 3-year or 2500-hour extended warranty on engine and drive train • 2 wheel drive and all-wheel drive tpodels available 5088 DEMO IN STOCK 20.8 Rubber, 3rd Aux. Valve, Many Other Options Less $llOO Rebate or Go To England! WWfVW Call For Details... NEIL S. HARRISON, INC. •!• RD 2, Box 120 Orangeville, Pa. 17859 717-683-5586 Inc. company’s employees include Service Manager David Stoker, Parts Manager Gene Everitt, as well as Gene’s brother Clarence Everitt in the service department. Manager Scott Edwards would like to remind farmers to take advantage of the firm’s annual February Sale, featuring 10% discounts on all parts and service costs during the entire month. HI INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Oflicidl test
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