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EDGE&TA Branch 28

In early 1988 there were three men, Robert Moore, Joe Hardin, and Bruce Dawson, who got together to discuss the formation of an Antique Engine and Tractor Club. A meeting date of March 7th, 1988 at 7PM was decided upon and was held at the Ramada Inn in West Plains and the ads were ran in the local papers. There were twenty-nine people that attended that 1st meeting.

The first officers were selected and they were Ed Roinenen (President), Bruce Dawson (Vice-President), Gary Underwood (Secretary-Treasurer), and Joe Hardin (Safety Officer). It was decided to try and affiliate the club with the National Organization of Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Organization “EDGE & TA”. As a result Branch 28 became a reality and was named “Ozarks Older Iron Club”.

The first shows were held at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds in West Plains, MO. Later the shows were moved to Cabool, MO. At the Chamber of Commerce grounds. In 2001 the Ozarks Older Iron Club purchased 38 acres adjacent to the Chamber of Commerce grounds in Cabool and began construction of permanent buildings and facilities. Our current membership stands at approximately 100 dues paying members.

We currently have on grounds our clubhouse, a sawmill shed, a blacksmith and wheelwright area, 2 large storage and display areas, a lighted pulling track, and we have plans for more additions in the near future.

Meetings are the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the club grounds and guests and new memberships are always welcome.

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Our club’s origins began in LaGrange Texas where our charter members decided to start bringing back the local agricultural heritage of years gone by. Some of our club’s charter members included the initial officers; Roy Pieper, Patrick Wostarek, and Helen Wostarek.

During February 1994 we began with a few individuals with a shared interest in old tractors, engines, and other farm equipment who decided to organize into a social group which would share knowledge, resources, and exhibit together at local shows and events. The club was formally organized in May of 1994 with the club name “Rainbow Antique Farm Equipment Club”. A few months later the club changed the name to “Sharecroppers Antique Farm Equipment Club” which continues on today.

In July 1997 the club joined the national club “Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association” and became branch 96 in the South-Central region.

Our club’s purpose is the preservation of antique farm equipment through the restoration, education, display , and operation of such equipment at local shows and events. Our club members share knowledge of locating farm equipment to preserve, restoration techniques and locating parts, maintenance procedures, and unique operating procedures of agricultural equipment from a by-gone-era.

The Sharecropper’s Club enjoys sharing the agricultural history and knowledge of the past with the generations of the future.

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Meetings are every 4th Thursdays in the month with exceptions to November and December.

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EDGE&TA Branch 125

Club Mailing Address:
4110 Kerley Road, Durham, NC 27705

Club Contact Email:
[email protected]

Club Phone Number:
(919) 880-4418

In July of 2000 the officers and members of the Southeast Antique Machinery Society (SEAMS) voted to join EDGE&TA during our yearly directors meeting. On August 23 of 2000 we officially became Branch 125. We will retain our original organization name along with the Early Days Gas Engine and Tractor Assoc. Branch 125 designation. The Southeast Antique Machinery Society is a chartered organization in the state of North Carolina. The group was incorporated as a nonprofit historical preservation organization on August 20, 1993.

SEAMS first project was the procurement of the 1898 cotton compress in Charlotte NC. The Southern Railway funded the construction of the press in the late 1890’s so it could increase the amount of cotton shipped out of Charlotte to the ports of Wilmington and Moorhead City. The press would have been scraped in the early 1990’s to make room for a modern rail yard, but was saved by the efforts of the Southeast Antique Machinery Society. The Society has also taken on several smaller projects including the 350 hp 1905 Bates-Corliss reciprocating steam engine and the 1927 Skinner engine / generator set.

SEAMS is based out of Denton, NC were the organization was originally formed by a group of collectors, exhibitors, and volunteers. Although the group calls Denton our headquarters, the members are spread out across the southeast. Our members hale from the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia. You are likely to run into a SEAMS / Branch 125 member if you attend shows in any of the states mentioned, but once a year you’ll find us all down in Denton on the 4th of July for the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion.

Beginning this year SEAMS sponsored it’s first Steam School. The school is two days of classroom and hands on instruction on SAFETY and the care for and proper operation of steam equipment. This involves lubricating, firing and operating traction engines and portable boilers. The first class was a success and we look forward to putting on another early in 2001. It is an excellent class for those wanting to learn about steam equipment and it is very informative to those who already have some experience in this area. We hope to continue the school as long as there is interest to support it.

Frick Traction engine belonging to Joe Daugthridge of Raleigh, NC. Joe brings the Frick down to Denton for the Old Threshers Reunion every year and also does the village of yesteryear at the NC State Fair.

Club Contact Name: Judson Edeburn

Club Contact Address: 4110 Kerley Road, Durham, NC 27705

Club Contact E-mail Address: [email protected]

Club Contact Phone Number: (919) 880-4418

Branch Officers for 2025

President

Judd Edeburn

4110 Kerley Road, Durham NC 27705, [email protected], (919)880-4418

Vice President

Billy Pritchard

684 Holly Grove Drive, Randleman, NC 27317, [email protected], (336) 953-1615

Secretary

Melissa Cherry

3058 Dunn Road, Eastover, NC 28312, [email protected], (910) 229-2118

Treasurer

Tim Wade

137 Fox Lane, Roxboro, NC 27574, [email protected], (336) 597-8278

Safety Director

Tim Wade

137 Fox Lane, Roxboro, NC 27574, [email protected], (336) 597-8278

Editor

Vacant

Membership Director

Vacant

Contact Branch officers listed above for more information on Branch 125 or attending or participating in branch events.