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EDGE&TA Branch 164

The club meeting is the 2nd Thursday of Each month.

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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EDGE&TA Branch 96

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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MVATP INC. was formed in 1989 with the purpose to promote and conduct the restoration and exhibition of antique tractors and farm machinery. To conduct contests involving antique tractors. To promote educational programs in diesel-mechanics and farm machinery mechanics for the youth of the Magic Valley in Idaho. Members are diverse in what they like to do within the group (collect toy models, antique tools, etc.)