"God Speed the Plow"
by former OPA General Manager, John Fennell
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"In
the fall of 1910 a meeting of members of the
local York association was held in the
Richmond Hill Hotel to discuss the possibility
of organizing a provincial plowmen's
organization... Sixty-four enthusiastic
plowmen met in the Walker House Hotel on
January 6th, 1911... After much discussion it
was moved by Mr. T. A. Patterson and seconded
by Mr. W. H. Pugsley, "that we form an
Ontario Plowmen's Association."
Carried."
An excerpt from 'God Speed the
Plow', a history of the Ontario Plowmen's
Association by John Fennell. God Speed the Plow
The History of the Ontario Plowmen's
Association
1911-2000
This
200 page book explains in detail the development of the Ontario
Plowmen's Association and its showcase program, the International
Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show. Also included are chapters
entitled The Plow, Competitions, Local Associations, The Queens Story, A
Poster Parade, and much, much, more. The story tells of the dedication
and leadership that Ontario's rural community has given to make their
Plowing Match the premiere farm show in North America. A book for your
farm home and your local library.
About the Author
John Fennell, who retired as Secretary Manager of the Ontario Plowmen's
Association in 1999, spent the first year of his retirement recording
the history of the OPA.
To order a copy of "God Speed the
Plow" @ $20.00 (includes shipping & handling)
Contact:
The Ontario Plowmen's Association
188 Nicklin Road,
Guelph Ontario
N1H 7L5
Phone: (519) 767-2928 or toll free (800) 661-7569
Facsimile: (519) 767-2101
Email:
admin @goplowing.ca
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