Hazel Future Farmers Feast Dads in Annual Banquet at School December 22 Murray, Kentucky, Thursday Afternoon, January 5, 1928-1932? One thousand and ninety-four times a year the members of the Future Farmers Club of Hazel put their feet under their dads' tables for food. But the one thousand and ninety-fifth time the dad gets repaid for all this obligation by honoring his boy with his presence at the annual Father and Son Banquet. Thursday evening, December 22, was again the annual occasion at Hazel high school and more than a score of dads were feted, honored, filled with good capon produced by the boys themselves and altogether treated to an enjoyable evening in every particular. That delicious dinner was largely the credit of those attractive members of the Home Economics Class who prepared it under the direction of Mrs. C. W. Denham and Mrs. Kenneth Grogan. Mrs. Mavis Jones Broach, the regular home economics instructor was unable to be present, but the way that dinner was prepared and served proved that she has taught her pupils well. Young Shelby Hicks, who well reflects the wit and bright intelligence of his dad, Rob Roy Hicks who was unfortunately prevented from attending, presided as toastmaster and performed his duties like an old hand at the game. Prof. Frank Melton, agriculture instructor at Hazel (WELCOMED)?? fathers, sons and visitors to dinner and introduced the officers of the club, Charles James, reporter; Herbert Alexander, secretary and treasurer; Trellis Douglas, vice-president, and President Shelby Hicks. Prof. Kenneth Grogan, principal of the school, made the address of welcome. Charles James explained the purpose of the organization and some of its accomplishments. He gave figures on results attained by the Future Farmers in their strawberry business undertaken last year. Next on the program was one of the most enjoyable bits of entertainment of the evening. Misses Rubena Wall and Celia Miller beautifully sang two numbers, Miss Wall accompanying on the guitar. The young ladies' voices blended together with rare beauty and harmony. Some radio station is overlooking a popular number. Prof. Melton was next introduced and illustrated his brief talk with a number of interesting and informative charts on distribution of hours of labor, production costs and commodity prices. Mr. Melton praised the fathers for their co-operation with their boys in carrying out projects. He announced that a Farmers' Short Course would be given at Hazel High School some time during January, the dates to be announced. The men then proved that the ladies were not the only people about Hazel who could sing when the Future Farmers' quartet, accompanied by Mrs. Melton at the piano, sang "Kentucky Babe". The quartet's personnel is Prof. Melton, Prentice Douglas, Vonleer White and John Brent Underwood. Supt. M. O. Wrather was introduced as one of the honor guests. Mr. Wrather asked the co-operation of the fathers in permitting their sons to make practical tests of their learnings. Mr. Wrather said that the government had learned after many years and much expenditure that the only way teaching of efficient agricultural practices could be made effective was through young farmers in the formative years. Senator T. O. Turner, another honored guest, spoke briefly on taxation problems. Mr. Turner informed his hearers that 69 cents out of each real estate dollar paid into the state treasury went for education. He also pointed out that many industrial improvements, formerly classified as intangibles, were now taxed as real estate and that lifting the taxes off real estate would remove income millions of dollars worth of business property now paying taxes to educate the boys and girls of counties like Calloway. Hon. R. E. Broach, former superintendent of Calloway County schools and business manager of Murray State College, was the principal speaker of the evening. Mr. Broach dwelt on the intimate relationship and companionship between father and son and told the boys that the way they could make their fathers happiest were to be true to their fathers' ideals and ambitions for them. Joe T. Lovett, editor of the Ledger & Times, was introduced and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet and eat with the Future Farmers again. Those enjoying the hearty banquet and altogether delightful occasion were:--- Audrey Simmons, Barkley White, Robert O. Miller, Dee Lamb, Duncan Ellis, C. W. Denham, W. D. Kelly, Jr., J. W. Underwood, Jake Perry, S. S. Herndon. E. W. Lamb, C. B. Underwood, H. E. Brandon, Jr., G. Owen, M. Q. Lamb, Littleton Ellis, James Lamb, J. C. Phillips, Edmond Brent Cherry, Jr., Enoch White, J. E. Littleton, Trellis Douglas. P. E. Morgan, Dr. E. W. Miller, Truitt Hawley, James Hill, Milstead James, Gaylon Snow, Clay C. Darnell, Claude Wilson, Charles James, Prof. M. O. Wrather, Shelby Hicks, Prof. Frank G. Melton, Hon. R. E. Broach, Senator T. O. Turner, Joe T. Lovett, Prof. Kenneth Grogan. Prentice Douglas, John B. Underwood, Vonleer White, Elder A. M. Hawley, Bill Jones, Ginath Owen, Jr., H. A. Wilson, Herbert Alexander, Oscar Turnbow. Otis Hatcher, Earl Skinner, George Simms, J. R. Miller, George Steegal, Clarence Herndon and John Alexander. Several fathers and sons were unable to attend on account of illness. The charming young Home Ec students who served the dinner were Misses Joe Ruth Brown, Leva St. John, Audrey Rose, Catherine Brandon, Geraldine Milstead and Velma Gray Douglas. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- News articles saved by Prof. Frank Melton My father taught at Hazel from fall 1927 through the 1934 school year, so the articles are all in that time period. I do not know any more than that about exact dates. I'm sure the pictures were taken for the articles at about that time. Frank Melton 4103 23rd Ave . West Bradenton, FL 34205- 1319 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genelaogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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