Wayne Judge Sr. Memorial Antique Power Show held in Garwin

‘Grandpa and his "Deeres’ was how LeRoy Thomsen (seated, second from right) felt with his John Deere 620 and six grandchildren. The tractor was purchased new by the late Earl Steiert and by Thomsen on the farm sale in the '70s. Pictured with Grandpa Thomsen are Andrew, Jack, Samuel, Lydia, William, and Christina. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

This Harley Davidson motorcycle is 76 years old and was originally owned by the late Les Landt. It was brought to the Antique Power Show by Les' son Rick Landt of Garwin. Rick is pictured holding his granddaughter, Macie Hedman, of Pella. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

Small engines were a passion of the late Wayne Judge, and Kalvin Kupka is carrying on that love as he shows some of Judge’s old "Hit-n-miss". One of them is pictured – a 1914 Rawleigh Schryer 3 HP Engine. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

Pat Ambler of Garwin is pictured with her John Deere AR. It was purchased new from the Marshalltown dealer by her father-in-law, Forrest Ambler in 1958. Used on the farm for many years the tractor is now retired to be a "show" tractor. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

Joe Parks is the chairman of the Lions Club which sponsored the Antique Power Show. Parks is pictured flanked by his 1955 Massy Harris Model 33 and an assortment of more Massey Harris. He is also passionate about the little gray Ford tractors. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

Doug Stamp of Garwin is known as "Mr. AC" with his vast collection of Allis Chalmers Tractors. He is pictured in front of an array of AC models. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

Jean and Newell Drury live near Garwin and brought this 1929 Model A and the 1965 Ford Fairlane to the Antique Power Show. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

The Wayne Judge Sr. Memorial Antique Power Show was held in Garwin City Park on July 2. Featured was a vast array of antique tractors and equipment, Hit-n-miss engines, cars, and even a 76-year-old motorcycle. The annual show is sponsored by the Garwin Lions Club and is under the direction of Joe Parks of Garwin.

Parks stated, “I do this to keep life in Garwin. It is a family event and provides a day for families to enjoy themselves.”

A good size crowd enjoyed the opportunity to leisurely walk among the antiques and reminisce. The kids could climb on the old tractors and “drive” to their heart’s content.

A bountiful breakfast was served by the Garwin Lion’s Club and the Fireman’s Association sponsored a pulled pork lunch.

The late Wayne Judge Sr. had a love for the old “Hit-n-miss Engines” and started the show in 2006. The tractors were added in 2009 and recently the old vehicles. Many of the implements showcased included tractors and implements currently being used in original condition. That’s called “ageless iron”.

Each registrant was entered into a drawing for a collectible toy tractor. Tom Waite of Garwin was the lucky recipient.

The day closed with a Tractor Ride to Union Grove Lake and back.

In conjunction with the show, a hog roast was hosted by Garwin Fire Department at the city’s shelter house. Proceeds from the roast were earmarked for the new fire station.

: ‘Grandpa and his “Deeres’ was how LeRoy Thomsen (seated, second from right) felt with his John Deere 620 and six grandchildren. The tractor was purchased new by the late Earl Steiert and by Thomsen on the farm sale in the ’70s. Pictured with Grandpa Thomsen are Andrew, Jack, Samuel, Lydia, William, and Christina. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

: This Harley Davidson motorcycle is 76 years old and was originally owned by the late Les Landt. It was brought to the Antique Power Show by Les’ son Rick Landt of Garwin. Rick is pictured holding his granddaughter, Macie Hedman, of Pella. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

: Small engines were a passion of the late Wayne Judge, and Kalvin Kupka is carrying on that love as he shows some of Judge’s old “Hit-n-miss”. One of them is pictured – a 1914 Rawleigh Schryer 3 HP Engine. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

: Pat Ambler of Garwin is pictured with her John Deere AR. It was purchased new from the Marshalltown dealer by her father-in-law, Forrest Ambler in 1958. Used on the farm for many years the tractor is now retired to be a “show” tractor. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

: Joe Parks is the chairman of the Lions Club which sponsored the Antique Power Show. Parks is pictured flanked by his 1955 Massy Harris Model 33 and an assortment of more Massey Harris. He is also passionate about the little gray Ford tractors. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

: Doug Stamp of Garwin is known as “Mr. AC” with his vast collection of Allis Chalmers Tractors. He is pictured in front of an array of AC models. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie

: Jean and Newell Drury live near Garwin and brought this 1929 Model A and the 1965 Ford Fairlane to the Antique Power Show. –Photo courtesy of Margaret Thomsen and John Gillespie