Group of unidentified individuals, a few holding cakes, stand behind a table with a variety of baked goods on it at the Denton centennial celebration. Based upon certain elements in the photograph and an article that appeared in the Denton Record-Chronicle, we believe that this photo was taken on either April 10 or 11, 1957. According to the article, "A pre-Centennial food show and household exposition was held at the Penn-Reynolds-Jones, Post 840, American Legion, 629 Lakey Street... The food demonstrations will be directed by Mrs. Hazel Washington of the Carver Kitchen. The general theme of the program depicts 100 years of Negro progress in foods and better homemaking. A quest contest will be conducted. Prizes will be awarded by Noble Holland, Legion post commander." "Amicable Ammons Belles attended. Mrs. Ruby J. Knight and the Belles entered the cake baking contest and won second place. Mrs. Rufus Ebron, mother of Miss Imogene Ebron, was awarded first prize." We do know that Noble Holland is pictured, second from the left. Mrs. Ruby J. Knight is first from the right. And the two prize winners, Mrs. Rufus Ebron and her daughter, Imogene, are also pictured.
The official program for Denton's centennial celebration on April 21-27, 1957 contains information about the events week, a brief history of Denton's foundation and progress, a map of Denton in 1957, and several advertisements for local organizations. Several photographs of early Denton County scenes, various historical markers, early buildings of North Texas State College and Texas State College for Women, and other mentionable landmarks are included.
Dr. Livelong's medicine show arrived by a donkey-pulled wagon on the courthouse square. Homer B. Bronstad of Denton High School was Dr. Livelonger. In the photograph, the ABC Belles are presenting their "Over the Top Tonic", made by Strong and Robust. It was "Guaranteed to cure all Centennial aches and pains." Mrs. Sy Lockhart, president of the Belles, presented comedy lines. The article for this event appeared in the April 5th, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle on page 5.
Dr. Livelong's medicine show arrived by a donkey-pulled wagon on the courthouse square. Homer B. Bronstad of Denton High School was Dr. Livelonger. In the photograph, the ABC Belles are presenting their "Over the Top Tonic", made by Strong and Robust. It was "Guaranteed to cure all Centennial aches and pains." Mrs. Sy Lockhart, president of the Belles, presented comedy lines. The article for this event appeared in the April 5th, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle on page 5.
Dr. Livelong's medicine show on the courthouse square. Homer B. Bronstad of Denton High School was Dr. Livelonger and music was presented by Ben Boone, James Stanfield, Dale Phillips and Raymond Turner. In the photograph, the ABC Belles are presenting their "Over the Top Tonic", made by Strong and Robust. It was "Guaranteed to cure all Centennial aches and pains." The article for this event appeared in the April 5th, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle on page 5.
Photograph of Dr. Livelong's medicine show on the courthouse square. Homer B. Bronstad of Denton High School was Dr. Livelonger and music was presented by Ben Boone, James Stanfield, Dale Phillips, and Raymond Turner. In the photograph, the ABC Belles are presenting their "Over the Top Tonic", made by Strong and Robust. It was "Guaranteed to cure all Centennial aches and pains." The article for this event appeared in the April 5th, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle on page 5.
Twelve unidentified women pose in historical costumes for a group portrait in an unknown room during the Denton centennial celebration. This photo appeared in the Denton Record-Chronicle on Wednesday, April 10, 1957.
Twelve unidentified women pose in historical costumes for a group portrait in an unknown room during the Denton centennial celebration. This photo appeared in the Denton Record-Chronicle on Wednesday, April 10, 1957.
Photograph of Denton Fire Station No. 3 located at 1204 McCormick St., built in 1972. The station has a garage with three doors. Three firetrucks are parked inside the garage
Photograph of First Baptist Church of Denton, Texas on Malone Street. The church consists of several buildings, and its steeple reaches high into the sky. An American flag is erected in the front lawn of the church.
Photograph of First Christian Church in Denton, Texas. The brick building is surrounded by several bushes and a wooden fence. The high, steep roof of the building is white.
Photograph of a sidewalk, flowers, trees, and benches in the Denton City Hall courtyard located at 215 E. McKinney Street . The side of the Denton City Council chambers is also partially visible. Denton's Municipal Complex was designed by O'Neil Ford.
Four cast members of "You Touched Me" performed at North Texas State College. The three individuals to the right are all toasting the man standing on the far left. The woman is Mary Haberger.
Photograph of fountain at Texas Woman's University. The fountain's edge is lined by faucets shooting water above the fountain. There are also lights illuminating the fountain.
Photograph of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Elm Street in Denton, Texas (built 1956). A statue is installed on the front wall of the brick building. The roof extends into an awning on the left side of the building, and on the right side of the building five vertical strips of stained-glass windows are installed.
Invitation to a student recital given by pupils of Mrs. E. F. McKissack of Texas Normal College in Denton, Texas. The recital was held Monday, April 13, 1891.
This photograph is of a parking lot in front of JCPenney, located in the far east end of the Denton Center in Denton, Texas. Several streetlights illuminate the parking lot. A truck, car, and unidentified person are seen in the lot.
Photograph of Kippy Jagoe, recently elected Honorary State President of the Children of the American Revolution, and several female members of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The women are wearing dresses and cloches. Some of the women have medals pinned to their dresses. A newspaper clipping describing recent events of Children of the American Revolution and a caption identifying those photographed are included.
Mrs. William Williams wrote Lota M. Spell of Austin, Texas concerning the installation of a historical marker at the site of John Simpson Chisum's home. John Chisum was a cattle king in Denton County in the mid-1800s.
Lota M. Spell of the Advisory Board of Texas Historians wrote Mrs. Will Williams concerning the installation of a historical marker at John Simpson Chisum's home in Denton County.
Photograph of the Denton County Courthouse located in the square of Denton, Texas. Several cars are parked around the courthouse. The clock in the tower of the courthouse is illuminated with red light.
Photograph of a Highway 77 intersection in Denton, Texas at night. A Piggly Wiggly is visible in the background. Several streetlights, headlights, and taillights are also visible.
Photograph of a Highway 77 intersection in Denton, Texas at night. A Piggly Wiggly is visible in the background. Several streetlights, headlights, and taillights are also visible.
Three newspaper clippings provide information regarding the Old Alton Baptist Church of Denton County, Texas. A photograph of the church building and a photograph of a choir are also included.
The Peoples Home Telephone Company Directory includes phone numbers and addresses for businesses and residents of Denton and the surrounding area. The directory also includes advertisements for local businesses. The directory was updated on April 22, 1922.
Post card containing letter from Bettie to Miss Hallie Thurman of Denton, Texas. The post card was processed in Ft. Worth, Texas on April 2, 1909. The front of the post card contains a photograph of a house with wood siding and a porch with columns. A brick chimney is visible on the rear of the house.
Photograph of Old Main Building, the Classroom Faculty Office Building, Stark Hall, and Guinn Hall of Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas. The buildings are visible in the distance over trees.
The article announces the presentation of Ten Nights in a Bar Room at the Courthouse on April 10, 1878. The announcement also includes a cast of characters and a synopsis of incidents throughout the play. Hon. Geo. Mellerch, Odd Fellow lecturer, opened the event. The Denton String Band furnished music.
Three crew members of "You Touched Me," a play performed at the North Texas State College. An unknown man is center frame laying down on a couch while an unknown woman leans over him. Mary Haberger is standing behind the couch looking at the man on the couch.
Photograph of an unidentified synagogue in Denton, Texas. A wooden Star of David is built into the glass above the double doors of the brick building. Three steps lead up to the doorway.
Photograph of the old JC Penney building at Denton Center looking west. The building was torn down for the present day Kroger Store. Several streetlights illuminate the parking lot. A truck, car, and unidentified person are seen in the lot.
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