Rex Freeman, Mankato, shows off his Massey mower, mounted on a 44 Massey tractor, that he uses to mow at the
Freeman residence on the southeast edge of town. Massey is the featured tractor this year at the Jewell County
Historical Society Threshing Bee and Antique Machinery Show this weekend in Mankato,
Freeman's antique tractors not
shiny, restored; used every day
By Gloria Garman Schlaefli
Rex Freeman, Mankato, owns two
Massey tractors, the featured brand in
the 26th Annual Antique Farm Ma-
chinery Show and Threshing Bee this
weekend.
Although they are antiques, Free-
!nan uses one or both almost every day
m maintaining an acreage south of
Mankato. He may use the tractor with
a loader to hoist shingles up on a roof,
to mow grass, pick up bales, or, in the
winter, to remove snow
These two°tractors are mechani-
cally sound, but lack the painted luster
of the collected and preserved antique
tractors. Freeman has plans to some-
day have them repainted, but right now
he is too busy using them:
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The tractors are a 1952, 33 Massey
and a 44 Massey, 1951 or 52. The 33
Massey was purchased by Freeman in
the early 1970s. "I bought it as aj.unker
from Cbet Hanson. The motor m the
tractor had blown up," he said. After
Freeman restored the engine, it now
runs "just fine." The tractor originally
belonged to J.C. Smith and was pur-
chased by Smith when it was new.
Lawrence Moser helped Freeman work
on the tractor motor, was a challenge,
"But, we got it going," Freemen said.
The 44 Massey, was purchased from
Bob Harvey about 15 years ago. "It
hadn't been used for a long time and I
got it going again," Freeman said. He
has a Massey Harris mowing machine
he uses with this tractor. When the
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26th AnnualAntique Farm
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and the Jewell county Fair
Thursday-Wednesday
July 17, 19-21
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tractor was first purchased, Freeman's
intention was to use the tires and the
rest for parts. He made a bulldozer for
the 44 and according to Freeman, "It
works great."
During winter months, Freeman
does custom snow removal with one of
the tractors. He also has a WC Allis
tractor he uses with abaler. "I just like
old tractors," he said.
Tractors are dependable
Freeman said the Massey tractors
are easy starters in the winter and have
good horse power for what is needed.
"They are dependable," he said.
Freeman admits his hobby is m
work on the tractors and keep them
operating. Freeman and his wife,
Tbelma, farmed near Mankato. Rex
worked as a lineman for the local Rural
Electric until he retired in ! 989. As for
reasons to have the two tractors--"I
guess once you've been,a farmer, you
never lose that intdrest, he said.
Freeman is a true native Jewell
County resident, as he has only lived
out of the county when he was in mili-
tary service. Rex and Thelma enjoy
having their acreage on the edge of
Mankato. Together they built their
house in 1962. They raised sheep and
calves on the acreage.
The Freemans have four sons, James
of Florida; Max, Belleville; and Dale
and Bob, both of Mankato. They have
12 grandchildren and 13 great-grand
children. Family photos line the walls
of the family living room and are dis-
played on wooden shelves that Free-
man makes. Woodworking is another
hobby of Freemans.
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
The governing body of MONTANA TOWNSHIP JEWELL COUNTY will meet on the 5th day of
August, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., at Robert Harvey Residence for the purpose of hearing and answering
obiections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax.
Detailed budget information is available at the Jewell County Clerk's Office or from a Township Board
Member and will be available at this hearing.
BUDGET SUMMARY
l'roposed Budget 2004 Expenditures and Amount of 2003Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum
lmnts of the 2004 budget. Est Tax Rate is subject t° change depending on the final assessed valuation.
2002 2003
Prior Year Actual 'Current Year
Actual Tax Estimate of
Expenditures Rate* Ex~:amditures
89 0.421 2,000
p ,,
Funds
General
Road
Special Mach ..........
Totals 89
~ess: Transfers
Net Expenditure " ' 89
Total Tax Levied 423
Assessed Valuation
Township 1˘005,269
City 0
Total 1,005,269
Outstanding Indebtedness,
Jan 1
G.O, Bonds
No-Fund Warrant
Lease Pur Princ
Total
*Tax rates are expressed in mills.
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2001
ol
Actual
Tax
Rate*
0.413
0.421
2,000 0.413
2,000
423
1,024,808
ol
1,024,808 ]
2002
0
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Proposed Budget 2004
Amount of Est.
2003 Ad Tax
Expenditures Valorem Tax Rate*
1,817 423 0.~404
1,817 423 0.404
1;817
423
1,047,440
0
1,047,440
2003
°
0
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
Robert Harvey,
Township Officer
The governing body of VICKSBURG TOWNSHIP JEWELL COUNTY will meet on the2nd day of
August, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., at Phil Vetter's Residence for the purpose of hearing and answering objections
of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax.
Detailed budget information is available at the Jewell County Clerk's Office or from a Township Board
Member and will be available at this hearing.
BUDGET SUMMARY
Proposed Budget 2004 Expenditures and Amount of 2003 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum
limits of the 2004 budget. Est Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.
2002 2003 Proposed Budget 2004
Prior Year Actual Current Year Actual Amount of Est.
Actual Tax Estimate of Tax 2003Ad Tax
Funds Expenditures Rate* Expenditures Rate* Expenditures, ValOrem Tax Rate*
Gea~eral "/' ' ,1,817 3,300 3,627 '0 0.000
Road
, , , i w
Specia! Much .......
Totals 1,817 0.000 3,300 0.00
Less: Transfers"
l'qei Expendioare ........ L817 3,300
TotalTax Levied 0 ' 0
As~d Valuation
Township i,i56,386 .... [ 1,217,761
c~vo !i o
Total 1,i56,386 [ 1,217,761
Outstanding Indebtedness,
Jan 1
GO. Bonds
No-Fund Warrant
Lease Pur Princ
Total
*'Fax rates are expressed !n mills.
_ ~_.J [ [ I i ii I] I i i i ii
2001
, ,, ! •
3,627 0 0.000
3,627 ,
0
1,229,372
0
1,229,372
2003
Charli Barrett
Township Officer
Game department Thursday, July 17, 2003 JEWELL COUNTY RECORD1
taking applicaitons
for special hunts
Each year, the Kansas Department
of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offers
a number of special hunts on KDWP
lands. Hunters looking for a high-qual-
ity hunting experience are encouraged
to explore the variety offered by these
special hunts. Dozens of these spe-
cially planned hunts for upland birds.
waterfowl, deer, and 2004 spring tur-
key are available by application. There
is no charge for the hunts but applica-
tions must be submitted by July 25.
Most of these hunts provide oppor-
tunities on public areas that are nor-
mally closed to hunting or are smaller
wildlife areas. By limiting the num-
bers of hunters on these areas, the
department hopes to present a less
crowded hunt than might often be found
on a public wildlife area. Hunts are
available at Lovewell, Jamestown,
Griswold and Brzon Wildlife Areas
Most of the hunts are open all hunt-
ers, but some are designed specifically
to accommodate young or disabled
hunters. Descriptions, locations, and
hunt dates are outlined in an applica- Alec Robbins, Mankato, is ready to show this antique 1951 30 Massey Harris
tion booklet available at the Lovewell Bee and Antique Farm Machinery Show this weekend. Alec, with the help of his father, Steve, and
Area Office, other KDWP offices, restored the tractor.
county clerk's offices and most license
vendors.Thebookletcanalsobedown-Restoringtractors is family 'guy
loaded from the departments website,
www.kdwp.state.ks.us, thing' for men in Robbins family
If the bottoms of your pots and pans
are discolored or burnt, rub them spot- By Gloria Garman-Schlaefli As a young boy, Lee's son, Steve, tractor set on the farm, unused.
less using a wet sponge and a paste of James Robbins purchased a new 30 can rememberseeingthe tractorhooked years ago Lee and Steve
2 parts salt to 1 part vinegar. Massey Harris tractor in 1951 from up to a buzz saw on the farm. The son, Alec, decided to make it a
Fullers, Beloit, for about $1,300. tractorwasnotusedofieninlateryears, and worked together as a team!
Usethesnowbrushfromyourcarto His son, Lee, was 6 and can remem- asabiggertractor~Taspurchased."We store the tractor. It wascom
clean under the refrigerator. The long ber his father getting the shiny new red used that tractor for many years," Lee July 2002 and made its debut
handle and narrow brush work into tractor and bringing it home to the said. Now restored, running and shiny year's Jewell County
hard to reach spots, family farm southeast of Mankato. as new, the tractor is owned by James' Machinery Show and Threshing
Lee learned to drive the tractor great-grandson Alee, Mankato. The tractor will again make an a
Put a penny on a bee sting to take which was used for the farming and Rebuilding was family project ance at this year's event.
the pain away. ' custom baling jobs. For 20 years the 30 Massey Harris "We rebuiltl
said. Alec said rebuilding the ˘
was the most challen
restoration. Work
shop building in Mankato.
Alec glad to have
Alec was only
great-grandfather (James) died,
did not get to know him. "I'm 1
have the tractor," he said
The Robbin;
ing the tractor was a
and they are pleased with the t
The Robbins also have
antique Farmall tractors and
Farmall and Massey
"They are better than an
in Jeweil County any day."
State park staff
sponsor sand
contest Sunday
The eighth
.~.: Sculpture Contest at
Park is scheduled for
Southwinds Beach area.
i~ ..... i to 5 persons may register at
.... ;~: :~., :~:" . . '~:~ . Park office from 8 am to
:' ~ . ~: .... : : ~:,~.:::~:~. .... Sunday.
:' :~.( ' : .~:.-- '~':4,~: Sand castles will be
":~ ': : " ~ ' ~* ':~ top three sand castles.
This Massey 33 tractor, owned by Flex Freeman, Mankato, is equipped with a loader which was used for various When making cookies
farming chores, including making hay stacks, a popular method of storing hay for feeding farm animals. Freeman owns for nuts, try using coarsely
another Massey tractor, the brand featured this year at the antique machinery show in conjunction with the threshing pretzels for a simih
bee this weekend.
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