The Warren County Missouri Old Threshers Association is dedicated to preserving the history of our agricultural heritage through our museum and our efforts in educating the public. Chairperson Kenneth Bruning reported that equipment was moved into the museum in the fall of '93. Some equipment had to be moved from the property of Clarence Oberhellmann, who donated the majority of the antique machin
ery. The Threshers purchased a 45 HP Case traction engine in 1992. Separators, binders and various other machinery have been donated since the Threshers Association was started in 1977. The museum building was built in 1992 from funds which were donated and monies from club projects. The building is 60 feet x 110 feet, and is full of machinery. Inventory runs the gamut from hand tools to the 45 HP Case. A quick rundown of equipment consists of the 45 HP traction engine, separators, binders, saw mill, 27 tractors, 25 engines, five garden tractors plus other small items too numerous to list. Some interesting tractors are a Cletrac, a Clark Dozer used during World War Two, General, Avery and Leader. The engines run from John Deere to Stover. The most interesting piece is a self-propelled saw rig powered by a 4 HP Famous engine. All this and the remainder of the machinery should be seen. The museum is located in Warrenton on Palmyra Road, which intersects Route 'W' that comes off of Route 47 at Warrenton. For additional information, write: Warren County Old Threshers Assn.
