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He's seen crude implements and tools once used for corn shelling.

"Even something as simple as nails sticking out of a V-shaped board," he says. "Some of the things the old folks used were so primitive it was amazing. But they just didn't have the money to buy some of this stuff."

By comparison, a manufactured sheller was fairly sophisticated. Still, it was hard work.

"It may have been 'the good old days', but I used to run those shellers at a lot of shows, and that's a lot of work," Ronald says. "It's a lot harder than modern-day farming. Of course, they didn't have the stress then. They didn't have to pay a half a million dollars for a tractor or a piece of equipment."

Ronald was raised on a farm, but he isn't particularly nostalgic about the experience. He opted instead for a career with the U.S. Post Office, where he worked for 37 years. In retirement, his focus is on corn collectibles.

"The hunt's as much fun as finding a piece," he says. "It's more fun than being able to say I have something that nobody else has. And besides, as soon as I get something new, I'll go to a show somewhere and see two of 'em."

Once a collector, always a collector.

"There's certain things," he admits, "that are just so rare, you've got to have them."

For more information, Ronald Hug, 8647 Triple Lakes Road, Dupo, III., 62239; (618) 538-5644.

The Corn Items Collectors: a group of about 400 collectors who meet at regional gatherings and one annual national meeting. The group also publishes a newsletter for members. For more information, contact Eloise Alton, 613 N. Long Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565-1544. Dues are S15/year. FC


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