D32—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 18,1984 New book features Heebner firm TELFORD - A book written by a Telford man on a pioneering manufacturer of farm machinery in Penn sylvania will be available for the first time at next week’s annual Rough and Tumble reunion at Paradise. The book, written by Francis Blase Jr., of County Line Road, Telford, is entitled “Heebner & Sons, Pioneers of Farm Machinery in America, 1840-1926.” The book centers on the Heebner & Sons firm of Lansdale and covers nearly a century of operations from the days when ag mechanization first dawned on a large scale to the start of giant assembly line production. Blase has worked on the history for the past four years. The book is in two parts one dealing with the history of the Heebner firm and the other containing an illustrated description of many of the pieces of fanning machinery it manufactured. The book will also be available at the 250th anniversary celebration of the Schwenkfelders this fall. David S. Heebner, who founded the firm, was a Sch wenkfelder. Among the many contributors of help in MAGNUM Bred for high yields, disease and pest protection. Proven high yields in extensive tests, Magnum has outyielded Arthur 71, Hart, Roland and Pioneer 576 from 3 to 5 bu./acre. Magnum has also outyielded new varieties such as Caldwell, Fillmore, and Pioneer 2550. Excellent test weights, too. Early maturity, combined with good winterhardiness for dependable top oroduction. Excellent test weights. Short, strong straw. Excellent all around disease protection. Order certified Magnum today. )WN, PA / y 4GRIPRO i»v Agnp Vi , Mission y Uk. Francis Blase Jr. putting the book together, according to Blase, were Samuel Kriebel and son, Roger, of Mainland, of Sch wenkfelder descent, collectors of old farm machinery; The Landis Valley Farm Museum and Hatfield Packing Co. New northern soft wheat variety. j y of North American Plant Breeders Inc PO Box 2955 - 'imitation of warranty and remedy on each bag of Agrtpro -'1 of the terms of the sale thereof 4 1960 J MAD LANCASTER FARMING FOR COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE MARKET REPORTS PH: 717-299-2571 Sam Kriebel, of Mainland, operates “The Pennsylvania," a stationary thresher manufactured by Heebner & Sons of LanscMe. Level-tread mill powered by a horse was invented by Heebner & Sons in 1872 and received the Gold Medal at the 1876 Centennial Celebration in Philadelphia for the best example of horse power. (m/ utility Building Systems 7 KEENER RD., LITITZ, PA. 17543 PH: (717) 626-5304 MERVIN MILLER YOUR RELIABLE BUILDER • DAIRY • BEEF • SWINE • POULTRY • HORSE BARNS • ALLPURPOSE BUILDINGS Pennsylvania * DAYS Stop At Our Booth During Ag Progress Days Leasing is a practical and economical management tool used to meet your equipment requirements without substantial cash flow interruptions. Let FMC Leasing Work For You ★ 100% Financing Available ★ Guaranteed Ownership ★ Affordable Rates ★ Payments Fully Deductible For Tax Purposes ★ Preserves Bank Credit Lines For Daily Operations FMC Finance Corporation Offers Nationwide Financial Services to Agricultural, Industrial, Municipal Accounts FMC Finance Corporation 2050 No. Broad Street - Box 808 Lansdale, Penna. 19446 (215) 368-6700 Free Tote Bags •FMC Cornell Mfg., Inc., Laceyville, Pennsylvania, will again dis play its operating Bam Cleaner model featuring the famous 5/B-inch round oval steel link chain. Ask how a Cornell 16 bu. Feed Cart can be yours FREE! In the Wood Splitters part of the exhibit, check-out the once in a lifetime deals now being offered on our com plete line of models. The Van Dale line of silo un loaders and feeding systems will also be represented. See Cornell Van Dale Dollar-Deal ing-Days at the show. Stop by and say hello to Clete Bolton. ~U& ktOVUCc f^ /cornell) v^x Acrform***** SKID LOADER BACKHOE SERVICE INSTALLATION WATER SEWER LINES
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