HALF CENTURY OF PROGRESS Rantoul, Illinois WELCOME & THANK YOU Half Century of Progress Committee members of the I & I Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club extend a very warm welcome to all our visitors and volunteers, local and around the world, who make this biennial show possible. The generosity of our many exhibitors is deeply appreciated. Their sharing of antique farm machinery makes this Half Century of Progress a world-wide attraction. We are grateful for all the sponsors, organizations and volunteers who generously give of their resources and time to make the event a success. We want to thank Becks Hybrids for once again being the premier sponsor of the show and for the great crops we will be harvesting again this year. We also want to thank Mayor Sam Hall III and the Village Administrator Scott Eisenhauer as well as the members of Rantoul Fire, Police, Public Works and Recreation Departments for all of their services. This year we are spotlighting Feeling the Earth Move. At one end of the grounds, you will find the Caterpillars moving earth as they celebrate 100 years of Caterpillar. Across the grounds to the East the tractor pulls will be rumbling in the dirt. To top it off there will be all shapes and sizes of tractors plowing up the prairie in between. This year we will spotlight the class of 1975 tractors and equipment from the muscle tractor era of farming. Don't forget all of the harvesting going on that is a huge part of the show. We want to extend a big Thank You to all in attendance and hope you enjoy your visit. We encourage to be mindful about what's going on and always keep a safe distance from the demonstrations. Safety is always the number one goal so we can all do this again in two years. Thank You for Attending! everyone Russell Buhr Co-chairman Half Century of Progress Derek Harms Co-chairman Half Century of Progress SM-LA2263103 HALF CENTURY OF PROGRESS Rantoul , Illinois WELCOME & THANK YOU Half Century of Progress Committee members of the I & I Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club extend a very warm welcome to all our visitors and volunteers , local and around the world , who make this biennial show possible . The generosity of our many exhibitors is deeply appreciated . Their sharing of antique farm machinery makes this Half Century of Progress a world - wide attraction . We are grateful for all the sponsors , organizations and volunteers who generously give of their resources and time to make the event a success . We want to thank Becks Hybrids for once again being the premier sponsor of the show and for the great crops we will be harvesting again this year . We also want to thank Mayor Sam Hall III and the Village Administrator Scott Eisenhauer as well as the members of Rantoul Fire , Police , Public Works and Recreation Departments for all of their services . This year we are spotlighting Feeling the Earth Move . At one end of the grounds , you will find the Caterpillars moving earth as they celebrate 100 years of Caterpillar . Across the grounds to the East the tractor pulls will be rumbling in the dirt . To top it off there will be all shapes and sizes of tractors plowing up the prairie in between . This year we will spotlight the class of 1975 tractors and equipment from the muscle tractor era of farming . Don't forget all of the harvesting going on that is a huge part of the show . We want to extend a big Thank You to all in attendance and hope you enjoy your visit . We encourage to be mindful about what's going on and always keep a safe distance from the demonstrations . Safety is always the number one goal so we can all do this again in two years . Thank You for Attending ! everyone Russell Buhr Co - chairman Half Century of Progress Derek Harms Co - chairman Half Century of Progress SM - LA2263103