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Flag Flies From Unique “Wrench Flagpole”
When WWII veteran Ken Lovejoy decided to put up a flagpole, he used something he had plenty of – wrenches – and created a practical tribute to two things he loves – his country and farming.
The 18-ft. “wrench flagpole” has stood the test of time since Lovejoy welded it together in 1990, when he and his wife, B
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Flag Flies From Unique “Wrench Flagpole” FARM HOME Novelty Items When WWII veteran Ken Lovejoy decided to put up a flagpole he used something he had plenty of – wrenches – and created a practical tribute to two things he loves – his country and farming The 18-ft “wrench flagpole” has stood the test of time since Lovejoy welded it together in 1990 when he and his wife Bonnie retired from farming and moved to town As a farmer he had plenty of experience welding Bonnie says “The base is a cast iron wheel from a horse-drawn mowing machine ” she explains “The pole is odds and ends wrenches he welded together ” Wrenches are welded in pairs for strength and though the flag can be raised and lowered the Lovejoys seldom take it down The flagpole has been the talk of the town since her husband put it up Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Ken Lovejoy 906 N Elm St Red Cloud Neb 68970 ph 402 746-3632
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