curtis implement co.

Jefferson, Iowa
Years of Operation: 1946 - 1967

Curtis Implement Co. was formed by LeRoy and Harold Curtis in 1946 located at 204 N. Vine Street. In addition to Oliver, they were dealers for New Holland, Stan-Hoist, New Idea and other short lines.  The Curtis family also farmed with Oliver machinery as shown in some of their advertisements. In 1964, the dealership received the President's Honor Council award from the Oliver Corporation. After 20 some years of operating the dealership, LeRoy Curtis was ready to retire. Curtis Implement had a close out auction on December 28, 1967. Gregory Implement, owned by Mike Gregory, was appointed the new Oliver dealer for Jefferson in July 1967.

Ad from 1966 showing some new Oliver machinery on the lot at Curtis Implement

Ad from December 1962 promoting the new Oliver 1600. Notice the Oliver Sales - Service sign on the building in the background.

Curtis Implement received the 1964 Oliver President's Honor Council Award. Pictured L to R: Sam White, Jr, Roy Curtis, and Ida Curtis.

Ad for new Oliver 770's arriving at Curtis Implement in 1964.

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