Lots has changed through the years, but it is still a focal point of farm life in JC
Members of the Jewell County Historical Society gathered Saturday afternoon to bind wheat for the upcoming threshing bee. People who were there were Bill Thomas, Dale Wright, Chris Belden, Tanner Shipman, Noah Shipman, Harlow Vader, Gilbert Limon, and Delvin Hanson. Theshing wheat has always required a good size crew. Saturday was not exception. Pictures above is the binder and two wagons used by the crew.
Blaine Frost, Esbon, displays the American flag he put on the combine he is driving this wheat harvest. He along with his dad, Wayne, brother, Whitley, and hired man make up the Frost crew. Photo by Leta Frost.
Bill Thomas stopped to adjust the header on the binder during wheat binding Saturday afternoon. The 46th annual Jewell County Threshing Bee is planned for July 20 and 21.
Chris Belden (left) walks alongside the trailer as Noah Shipman tosses a bundle of bound wheat on the trailer Saturday afternoon.
Tanner Shipman stacks the bound wheat on the trailer Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Jewell County Threshing Bee.
Members of the Jewell County Historical Society gathered Saturday afternoon to bind wheat for the upcoming threshing bee. People who were there were Bill Thomas, Dale Wright, Chris Belden, Tanner Shipman, Noah Shipman, Harlow Vader, Gilbert Limon, and Delvin Hanson. Theshing wheat has always required a good size crew. Saturday was not exception. Pictures above is the binder and two wagons used by the crew.
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