Corn huskers should plan to gather on the morning of Sept. 23 on the Gerken farm near Oak Center to test their skills against others at stripping the husk from an ear of corn.

One of the earliest of these devices was the simple handheld corn husker. An example of one of these tools is currently on display in the Vigo County History Center on 929 Wabash Ave.

It gave a new meaning to being “outstanding in your field.” My son-in-law called to invite us to help put up some of his neighbor’s fresh corn.

It gave a new meaning to being “outstanding in your field.” My son-in-law called to invite us to help put up some of his neighbor’s fresh corn.

It gave a new meaning to being “outstanding in your field.” My son-in-law called to invite us to help put up some of his neighbor’s fresh corn.

It gave a new meaning to being “outstanding in your field.” My son-in-law called to invite us to help put up some of his neighbor’s fresh corn.