Brenton Barnfather - Revision history

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	[[File:BrentonBarnfather IBLS Retirement LiveSteamOct1981.jpg\|thumb\|center\|200px\|Brenton Barnfather]]		[[File:BrentonBarnfather IBLS Retirement LiveSteamOct1981.jpg\|thumb\|center\|200px\|Brenton Barnfather]]

			== Obituary ==

			From [[Modeltec]], May 1984:

			: [[Brenton Barnfather\|Brenton W. Barnfather]], East Coast Secretary for the [[IBLS]] from early 1971 through the spring of 1982, died January 14th, 1984, of a heart attack at the age of 78 years.

			== Bibliographay ==

			* "IBLS Secretary Report", [[Brenton Barnfather]], [[Live Steam Magazine]], January 1981

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	[[File:BLS Secretaries Barney Barnfather, Jack Kerr, Harry Dixon, Carl Purinton 1972.jpg\|thumb\|center\|300px\|At the 1972 BLS meet At Pioneer Valley Live Steamers in Southwick, Massachusetts is L-R: Barney Barnfather, Jack Kerr (Canada), Harry Dixon & Carl Purinton, all BLS secretaries or former secretaries. Photo provided by Bob Hornsby.]]		[[File:BLS Secretaries Barney Barnfather, Jack Kerr, Harry Dixon, Carl Purinton 1972.jpg\|thumb\|center\|300px\|At the 1972 BLS meet At Pioneer Valley Live Steamers in Southwick, Massachusetts is L-R: Barney Barnfather, Jack Kerr (Canada), Harry Dixon & Carl Purinton, all BLS secretaries or former secretaries. Photo provided by Bob Hornsby.]]

			== Secretary ==

			* Region: East Coast
			* Term: 1971 - 1978
			* Predecessor: [[Edgar Kruckeberg]]
			* Successor: [[Bob Hornsby]]

	== Secretary Announcment ==		== Secretary Announcment ==

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	: [[Bob Hornsby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby]], 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.		: [[Bob Hornsby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby]], 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.

			[[File:BrentonBarnfather IBLS Retirement LiveSteamOct1981.jpg\|thumb\|center\|200px\|Brenton Barnfather]]

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	: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.		: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.

	: [[Bob ~~Horsnby~~\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby]], 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.		: [[Bob Hornsby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby]], 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.

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	: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.		: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.

	: [[~~Robert~~ Horsnby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby]], 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.		: [[Bob Horsnby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby]], 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.

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	: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.		: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.

	: [[Robert Horsnby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby, 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.		: [[Robert Horsnby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby]], 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.

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	: As your [[IBLS\|International Brotherhood of Live Steamers]] East Coast Regional Secretary for the past 11 years, I feel that, attaining the age of 76, I should now step down and let a knowledgeable young man take over my duties.		: As your [[IBLS\|International Brotherhood of Live Steamers]] East Coast Regional Secretary for the past 11 years, I feel that, attaining the age of 76, I should now step down and let a knowledgeable young man take over my duties.

	: I have enjoyed every moment as your ~~[[IBLS Secretaries\|~~IBLS Secretary]] and have tried to call on as many clubs within my area as possible. Inflation has taken its toll and, on a fixed income, I have had to curtail some of that activity. It has been most rewarding to have answered all inquiries and to help all individuals who have sought my services. The many complimentary letters I have received have made this job worthwhile.		: I have enjoyed every moment as your IBLS Secretary and have tried to call on as many clubs within my area as possible. Inflation has taken its toll and, on a fixed income, I have had to curtail some of that activity. It has been most rewarding to have answered all inquiries and to help all individuals who have sought my services. The many complimentary letters I have received have made this job worthwhile.

	: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.		: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.

	: [[Robert Horsnby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby, 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.		: [[Robert Horsnby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby, 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.

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Bridgeport Post Sun 1972

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	Mr. Barnfather is currently engaged also in making some really miniature locomotives which he will give to Buckingham Gardens Convalescent Home for patients in wheel chairs, who can set up small train races or other types of games with these tiny perfect trains.		Mr. Barnfather is currently engaged also in making some really miniature locomotives which he will give to Buckingham Gardens Convalescent Home for patients in wheel chairs, who can set up small train races or other types of games with these tiny perfect trains.

			== Retirement ==

			[[Brenton Barnfather\|Brenton W. Barnfather]] wrote in <i>[[Live Steam Magazine]]</i>, October 1981

			: As your [[IBLS\|International Brotherhood of Live Steamers]] East Coast Regional Secretary for the past 11 years, I feel that, attaining the age of 76, I should now step down and let a knowledgeable young man take over my duties.

			: I have enjoyed every moment as your [[IBLS Secretaries\|IBLS Secretary]] and have tried to call on as many clubs within my area as possible. Inflation has taken its toll and, on a fixed income, I have had to curtail some of that activity. It has been most rewarding to have answered all inquiries and to help all individuals who have sought my services. The many complimentary letters I have received have made this job worthwhile.

			: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.

			: [[Robert Horsnby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby, 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.

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	Announcement has been made that a new Secretary has taken the assignment for the [[IBLS\|Brotherhood of Live Steamers]] along the Eastern Seaboard.		Announcement has been made that a new Secretary has taken the assignment for the [[IBLS\|Brotherhood of Live Steamers]] along the Eastern Seaboard.

	[[Brenton W. Barnfather]], 3 Fleetwood Drive, Sandy Hook, Connecticut 06482 will handle BLS matters in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohi, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Anyone in those states should direct any BLS matters to him.		[[Brenton Barnfather\|Brenton W. Barnfather]], 3 Fleetwood Drive, Sandy Hook, Connecticut 06482 will handle BLS matters in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohi, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Anyone in those states should direct any BLS matters to him.

	"Barny" has been an active Live Steamers for many years and is Secretary of the [[Pioneer Valley Live Steamers]], hosts for the 1972 BLS National Meet.		"Barny" has been an active Live Steamers for many years and is Secretary of the [[Pioneer Valley Live Steamers]], hosts for the 1972 BLS National Meet.
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	The thanks of all Live Steamers goes to these men - and to [[Ed Kruckeberg]] who has been caring for the East Coast section. It's a big job and we all appreciate their efforts!		The thanks of all Live Steamers goes to these men - and to [[Ed Kruckeberg]] who has been caring for the East Coast section. It's a big job and we all appreciate their efforts!


	== Bridgeport Post Sun 1972 ==		== Bridgeport Post Sun 1972 ==

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-Brenton "Barney" Barnfather was IBLS East Coast Secretary from 1972 until 1978.  He also served as secretary for [[Pioneer Valley Live Steamers]] at Southwick, MA for many years.  He was one of six committee members who helped develop the [[IBLS Wheel Standard]].
+Brenton "Barney" Barnfather was IBLS East Coast Secretary from 1971 until 1978.  He also served as secretary for [[Pioneer Valley Live Steamers]] at Southwick, MA for many years.  He was one of six committee members who helped develop the [[IBLS Wheel Standard]].
 [[File:BLS Secretaries Barney Barnfather, Jack Kerr, Harry Dixon, Carl Purinton 1972.jpg|thumb|center|300px|At the 1972 BLS meet At Pioneer Valley Live Steamers in Southwick, Massachusetts is L-R: Barney Barnfather, Jack Kerr (Canada), Harry Dixon & Carl Purinton, all BLS secretaries or former secretaries. Photo provided by Bob Hornsby.]]
 == Bridgeport Post Sun 1972 ==

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	: As your [[IBLS\|International Brotherhood of Live Steamers]] East Coast Regional Secretary for the past 11 years, I feel that, attaining the age of 76, I should now step down and let a knowledgeable young man take over my duties.		: As your [[IBLS\|International Brotherhood of Live Steamers]] East Coast Regional Secretary for the past 11 years, I feel that, attaining the age of 76, I should now step down and let a knowledgeable young man take over my duties.

	: I have enjoyed every moment as your ~~[[IBLS Secretaries\|~~IBLS Secretary]] and have tried to call on as many clubs within my area as possible. Inflation has taken its toll and, on a fixed income, I have had to curtail some of that activity. It has been most rewarding to have answered all inquiries and to help all individuals who have sought my services. The many complimentary letters I have received have made this job worthwhile.		: I have enjoyed every moment as your IBLS Secretary and have tried to call on as many clubs within my area as possible. Inflation has taken its toll and, on a fixed income, I have had to curtail some of that activity. It has been most rewarding to have answered all inquiries and to help all individuals who have sought my services. The many complimentary letters I have received have made this job worthwhile.

	: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.		: I have a young man that is well versed in the Live Steam field, under the tutelage of [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Purinton]], our first IBLS Secretary.

	: [[Robert Horsnby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby, 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.		: [[Robert Horsnby\|Mr. E. Robert Hornsby, 62 First Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 will take over the duties of secretary for the East Coast Region on December 1st, 1981.