A36-John Pure Supplement to Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 5,1985 Halifax Dealership in Full Swing After 9 Years Tobias Equipment Co., Inc. of Halifax R 4, Pa., has been serving greater southeastern Penn sylvania, since the John Deere dealership was established nine years ago. Located in Halifax, the business sells and services new and used agricultural and lawn and garden equipment in a recently built 9,000 square foot facility, just 700 feet from the original location. It was treasurer Dee Hoffman’s father, James R. Tobias, who founded the business some 26 years Little Family Business Big in Zieglerville There’s nothing “little” about Robert E. Little Zieglerville family business. Founded by Robert E. Little in 1950, the John Deere dealership has developed into a full service operator, serving the needs of cash crop and dairy farmers in that area of Pennsylvania. Located on Little Road and Route 29, Robert E. Little, Inc. is now run by the founder’s son, Bob, who is president and sales manager of the corporation. But Bob doesn’t go it alone; assisting him in daily operations are nine other family members including his wife, Doris, who works in the office; brother Paul, service manager; and Paul’s wife, Nancy, who works with Doris in the office; and nephew Courtney, brother-in-law Jade, and his son Jack, all mechanics; and sister, Doris, who is office secretary. The facilities are situated on about five acres of rural Zieglerville. The main building is 220 square feet by 40 square feet, which bolds a showroom, shop and storage space. In addition, there are paint and steam facilities and an extra area for parts. The Lit tles, needless to say, are not short on space. Stop by and let the Littles show you a complete line of John Deere farm equipment and lawn and garden supplies. ago. Dee’s husband, Dwight E. Hoffman has presided since the John Deere dealership was star ted. In 1976 a 3,000 foot parts and display area was added, as well as a 3,000 foot shop and 3,000 foot storage area. The business sits on approximately 3.3 acres. See Tobias Equipment for the traditional Frontier open house Feb. 22. sji V'-:-r *<i JrA ; - £ -' ' - r?'» v* ' ' * Kg? #>cjrv < -<■ £sM' i f? ", !1 'it?.' s.'A Tobias Equipment Co., Inc. of Halifax was established as a John Deere dealer nine years ago by James R. Tobias. C > v xC 1 r * / ' v" V? p/>/ " - ■*/ < «?■ ♦V' ;/v V >Vd :'" a"'" ■ ji”' <*V! ■ > 'Lex I^l m y&i' ,\ s >f ••V. .' '>ss A'M t iM rJU,; ’■,*■'■s(* N f f f : * 4. •<> ; *j*<■ '•'S 'p, j'-V'S v;’i i ski ' i ■*;; < > s ‘ 't', k4-'i % ***> ' . '/ V’-- ' i ' •vfCvt. ,*4 .TC&V It# St m&ls I® ’2 ' t&*: <' / '<<',♦* v; :v y* s ' 4 pK' J r'iV ■y v , t’*s K '-w v ' ' )* >V” ><!?;*!■ " ; >■ ' **r, H *' t ipx,- >1 .{W „ 'Jfk . ♦< . '- ✓ ' S< i JOHN DEERE v ' w kv/'&zi ll nU ' ,?j </' '&‘i '4M t"\£ P?i 3^1%/$v '-'■ i vk^h it J>v N v tev «• in ' @: til mw& iifi WmR, & c&- fell = %?ts %?£w,* \* ■> > v ♦vs if"
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