CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage based I’m Diggin’ It Metal Detecting Club met at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at the Carthage Braum’s for their August monthly meeting.
The club discussed and showcased some of their finds from the previous month. Finds from the previous month are eligible to enter to win a prize, with the winner voted on by the members in attendance.
Category winners for August were:
Civil War: .36 caliber bullet, Tom Bayless
Jewelry: ring, Tom Bayless
Nicest Coin: 1925 Peace Dollar, David Hoover
Oldest Coin: 1882 Indian Head Penny, Jarrod Miller
Relic: U.S. Military lapel pin, Jarrod Miller
Token: Crystal White Laundry Soap trade token, Ambree Hoover
Toy: 1930s Barclay Lead Soldier, Ambree Hoover
Each category winner receives a silver dime as a prize.
Members present were: President Tom Bayless, Treasurer David Hoover, Randy Miler, Matt Barrett, Jarrod Miller and Ambree Hoover.
After the meeting, members went and hunted around the Carthage area. A good time was had by all.
The next meeting will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at Braum’s. Don’t forget your August finds. For questions, or to join the club, visit I’m Diggin it md group on Facebook.
