The American Thresherman Association, Inc.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President ................................................................. Josh Giacomo – Pinckneyville, Illinois
First Vice-President ............................................................. Paul Kurtz – DuQuoin, Illinois
Second Vice-President ........................................................ Ralph Smith – Chester, Illinois
Third Vice-President ............................................................... Kent Jansen – Sigel, Illinois
Secretary .................................................................. Deborah Schrader – Highland, Illinois
Treasurer .................................................................Beth Giacomo – Pinckneyville, Illinois
Chaplain ............................................................................. Larry Gaertner – Walsh, Illinois
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Juliet Brand ............................................................................................... Waterloo, Illinois
Marilyn Brickhaus ................................................................................ Perryville, Missouri
Craig Christopher .................................................................................. St. Louis, Missouri
Kenneth Crouch ........................................................................................ Highland, Illinois
Linda Crouch ............................................................................................ Highland, Illinois
Matt Elders ............................................................................................. Carterville, Illinois
Richard Farthing, Tractor Pull Chairman ................................................. Tamaroa, Illinois
Charles Greer ..................................................................................... Pinckneyville, Illinois
Gaylen Greer ..................................................................................... Pinckneyville, Illinois
Josh Hamilton .............................................................................................. Benton, Illinois
Charles Hoene ............................................................................................. Toledo, Illinois
Bernard Jansen ........................................................................................ Effingham, Illinois
Tom Jansen ............................................................................................. Effingham, Illinois
William Jansen ......................................................................................... Dieterich, Illinois
Andrew Kabat .......................................................................................... Nashville, Illinois
Mark Kellerman ................................................................................. Pinckneyville, Illinois
Tim Kellerman ........................................................................................... Oakdale, Illinois
Harold Kurtz ............................................................................................. Tamaroa, Illinois
Roger Lee ................................................................................................. Tamaroa, Illinois
Jason Mohr ........................................................................................ Pinckneyville, Illinois
Jim Mohr ........................................................................................... Pinckneyville, Illinois
David Porter, Horse Pull Chairman ........................................................... Oakdale, Illinois
Ralph Schrader ......................................................................................... Highland, Illinois
William T. Schrader .......................................................................... Pinckneyville, Illinois
Special Thoughts
The American Thresherman Association ties closely to the most famous Farm Power
Magazine published during the decades of the Steam Tractor Engine and Steam Age.
We are keenly interested in Farm Power and of the importance of its continual progress.
The key in agriculture has always been, and always will be, the available power which the
farmer has at his command. We dedicate our show to those many unsung men of yesteryear,
who lived in an era when our nation was in the prime of its development. Only the power
which the ‘Steam Engine’ gave them, made this phase of our development possible.
Thank You
Thank you for coming to our show. We’ve enjoyed your company
and look forward to seeing you next year, when we feature Minneapolis-Moline.
NEXT YEAR’S SHOW: AUGUST 14-18, 2013
For Additional Information Visit Our Website www.americanthresherman.com
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Various Activities On The Grounds Run Concurrently. Times Listed Indicate
Approximate Starting Only. Some Activities May Run At Additional Times.
DAILY
Blacksmithing ~ Gas Engines In Operation
Stationary Steam Demonstrations At North End Of Grounds
American & Southern Illinois Miniature Steam Railroad
Large Flea Market (Under Grandstand & SW Of Grandstand)
Sawmilling
9:00 am & 1:00 pm
Veneer Milling
11:00 am & 2:45 pm
Shingle Milling
9:30 am & 1:30 pm
Baker Fans & Prony Brake &
Dynamometer Testing
11:45 am & 3:15 pm
Primitive
Wheat Threshing, Baling,
Plowing & Potato Digging
By Horses & Mules
WEST OF MUSEUM BUILDING
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Wheat Threshing,
Baling & Plowing
By Tractor & Steam Engines
WEST OF MUSEUM BUILDING
Rides Available
Wednesday, August 15
Draft Horse Pull 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 16
Opening Ceremonies With Flag
Raising/National Anthem 9:00 am
Antique Tractor Pull
7:00 pm
1958 Or Older Tractors
Weighted Classes
Southern Illinois Rules
Tractor Parade Through Town
5:00 pm
Friday, August 17
Flag Raising/National Anthem
9:00 am
ITPA Tractor Pull 7:00 pm
Grandstand Admission
6,000 Lb. Super Stock
8,200 Lb. Super Stock
10,000 Lb. Pro Stock
9,000 Lb. Illinois Hot Farm
Stock Pullers Association
Stock 4-Wheel Drive Street Legal Pickup
No Haul-ins
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday, August 18
Flag Raising/National Anthem
9:00 am
Horse & Mule Relays 9:30 am
In Front Of Grandstand
Pedal Tractor Pull 10:00 am
Children 12 & Younger Accompanied
By A Parent - Tractor Will Be Provided
Bluegrass Music Noon-6:00 pm
New Stationary Steam Shed
ITPA Tractor Pull 7:00 pm
Grandstand Admission
9,500 Lb. Limited Pro Stock
10,000 Lb. Pro Stock
8,200 Lb. Limited Pro Stock
8,000 Lb. Illinois Hot Farm
Stock Pullers Association
Sunday, August 19
National Anthem 8:00 am
Church & Memorial Service
Immediately After Anthem
Antique Auto Show & Swap Meet
LOCATED WEST OF GRANDSTAND
Awarding Of Trophies
3:00 pm