History played out in Jewell
October 15, 2020

Members of the 2020 Jewell Corn Show Parade color guard were (from left) John Woerner, Jordan Thornton, Boden, Gerald McAtee, Spencer Lindberg and Bill Griffeth. David Eberhart, Lindsborg, marched behind the Color guard.
The Sesquicentennial Corn Show Program is in the books! The program highlighted Jewell's early history and the sacrifices of Jewell's men serving in the armed forces of the United States.
Historical characters were Rev. H. G. Breed, early day Jewell preacher portrayed by Bob Freeman. Lola Abram, was the song leader for the segment on the churches of Jewell.
Joe Eilert had the role of William "Billy" Street who was the captain of Fort Jewell's Buffalo Millitiamen. Nathan Saint took on the role of James A. Scarbrough, for whom Scarbrough Hill was named.
The four historical women port...
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