1930 - 1934
The first annual session of the Rains County Fair, as well as succeeding fairs until the fair grounds were purchased, were held on the courthouse square in Emory. No entry fees were charged for exhibits. Ribbons were awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places, with cash prized for the best booths, $7.50 for 1st place, $4.00 for 2nd place, and a ribbon for 3rd place. The agricultural exhibits included milo maize, Hegari, Darso, oats, barley, rye, Kaffir, sorghum, soy beans, sweet clover, Sudan grass, peanuts, apples, peaches, pears, persimmons, figs, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, green snap beans, blackeyed peas, cream peas, field peas, onions, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, cabbage, cashaw, pumpkins, watermelon, ribbon cane stalks and ribbon cane syrup. Textiles included fancy sewing, embroidered pillow cases, dresser scarves, vanity set, center piece, embroidered towels, luncheon set, bedspread, needle point tapestry, infant wear, and quilts. Culinary entries included breads - white, plain biscuits, rolls, pone corn bread; cakes - pound, angel food, tea cakes, doughnuts and chocolate layer; pies - half moon apple fried, potato custard and molasses; candies - date loaf, peanut brittle and chocolate fudge. Home Dept. entries included preserves, jellies, canned fruits, canned vegetables. Best School booths were awarded $5.00 for 1st, $2.50 for 2nd, and a ribbon for 3rd; the booths were judged on general appearance, originality, quality and quantity.
Oct 31 - Nov 1, 1930 : 1st fair held in Rains County
Officers : J.H. Foster, President
John T. Rushing, V.P.
D.B. Yandell, V.P.
Dr. P.W. Pearson, V.P.
Gill McKay, V.P.
T.N. Winn, County Agent
Sam Braziel, Sec/Treas.
Publicity Committee : Tom W. Hill, Chairman
J.E. Fulkerson
Prof. T.H. Howard
Sam Braziel
Miss Ethel Whittle
Judge H.D. Garrett
Judge J.T. Rushing
Grounds Committee : S.H. Hood, Chairman
T.N. Tackett, Jr.
J.A. Amis
S.P. Cain
S.C. Alexander
C.A. Southerland
G.E. Cox
Monroe Arrington
O.B. Cline
A.J. Meyer
B. F. Lambert
Entertainment Committee : Morris H. Roach, Chairman
Mrs. Will Harris
T.N. Tackett, Sr.
J.E. Fulkerson
Mrs. Emma B. Edwards
Miss Bill Amis
Miss Nellie Grey Hill
Lute Lennon
Earl Sybert
Joel Lennon
Mrs. F.S. Alexander
Will Harris
Mrs. S.H. Hood
Miss Christine Wever
Prize Committee : Sam Amis, Chairman
H.O. McCallon
F.C. Montgomery
Buster Davis
Eugie Lynch
A.A. Plaxco
D.S. Peoples
H.H. McMillon
C.V. Ray
B.B. Rabb
Home Department Committee : Mrs. R.T. Pearson, Supt.
Mrs. J.A. Amis
Mrs. W.R. Huddleston
Mrs. Chas. D. Horton
Mrs. Maude Seaton
Mrs. R.M. Pollard
Mrs. Alex Humphrey
Mrs. B.B. Davis
Agricultural Exhibit Committee : Russell Gorman, Supt.
Sam Amis
A.V. Terry
Tom Thornton
S. Barker
K.F. Looney
S.H. Terry
George Clements
L. Martin
Jim Kennemer
J. Middleton
J.W. Formby
C. Huff
B.L. Meyer
J.A. Abercrombie
W.A. Curtis
Bill Scott
Hick Engleman
Dick Clewis
Rufus Barton
A.N. Betts
.Livestock Committee :
Cattle
M.M. Vincent, Supt.
Alex Humphrey
W. Pounds
Robert Hunter
E.M. Mason
J.J. Jenkins
D. King
H.B. Jones
John Plaxco
wine
:
Fred Blanton, Supt.
M.Y. Willis
M. Gilley
C.O. Shultz
Joe Kennemer
Cal Williams
Horses & Mules :
H. Horton, Supt.
G. Luckett
C.C. Freeze
Gus Osborn
D.N. Nelson
Poultry
:
Guy Holman, Supt.
Charlie Clayborne
W.R. Huddleston
Bill Northcutt
W.W. Gilbert
C.B. Horton
Community Booth Dept. : Mrs. G.D. McKay, Supt.
Miss Opal Rushing
Mrs. T.N. Winn
Mrs. M.M. Vincent
Mrs. M.M. Pollard
Mrs. W.A. Harris
Jim McBride
Girls Dept. :
Mrs. T.N. Winn, Supt.
Miss Eunice Alexander
Mrs. Ivy S. Price
Miss Peggy Arnold
Boys Club Dept. :
Douglas Vincent, Supt.
E. McGee
L. Neal
James French
S.H. Hendrix
School Dept. Committee : Miss Della Dorn, Supt.
John Smiley
Mrs. W.M. McGowan S.O.
Spinks
Concession Committe : R.T. Pearson, Chairman
"Chig" Alexander
Will Harris
Mrs. Dave Nabors
Nellie Grey Hill
Entertainment
Friday
10:30 - 11:00 - Grand Parade of School Children - by Schools
11:00 - 12: 00 - Sight-seeing touring of the exhibits
12:00 - 1:00 - Noon meal
1:00 - 2:00 - Sack Races, Jumping, Running, & other games
for girls
and boys. Horse Shoe Pitching and other games for men.
2:00 - Football game, Lone Oak vs. Emory
A good full evening's entertainment, beginning at 7:00 and lasting until
11:00
Saturday
9:00 - Track events for boys and girls
Fat men's races for the men
10:00 - Mule & Pony races
12:00 - Noon
1:00 - Games for the girls and boys
2:00 - Basketball games.
Other features will be added, and 2 full day of clean, wholesome entertainment
will be planned for all. Also, 2 full nights of good programs.
Oct 23-24 1931
J.H. Foster, President
G.D. McKay, V.P.
Sam Braziel, Sec/Treas.
Entertainment :
Friday :
Band Concert by Lone Oak Band
tarrapin race
egg race
sack race
Saturday : Baby Show
parade of prize-winning livestock
Negro Buck Wing Dance (prizes offered)
Free Battle Royal
Old Fiddlers' Contest
Oct 27 - 29, 1932
Entertainment
Thursday : carnival
Friday :
"Alba, Yantis, Quitman, Lone Oak & Grand Saline Day"
Lone Oak vs. Emory football game
Colt Show
Stringed Orchestra
Saturday : "American Legion
and Old Settlers' Day"
parade of Ex-Service Men of All Wars
livestock parade
baby show
old fiddlers' contest
carnival
Bellah's Minstrel Show - Blackface local talent
Oct 26 - 28, 1933
Entertainment
Thursday : carnival
Friday
: Grand Parade of School Children
Welcome by Judge H.D. Garrett
Colt Show
football game
Dough Boys
carnival
Saturday :
American Legion and Old Settlers' Day
parade of Ex-Service Men of All Wars
Ladies' Riding Contest
Goat Roping Contest
Oct 26 - 27, 1934
E.O. Disman, Pres.
G.D. McKay, V.P.
Earl Hill, Secretary
Sam Braziel, Treasurer
Executive Committee : Sam Braziel
Leon Stuart
G.D. McKay
R.T. Pearson
F.C. Montgomery
Tom Tackett, Jr.
B.B. Rabb
Joe Hood
Entertainment
Friday : carnival
& exhibits
Grand Parade of School children
Colt Show
judging of booths, livestock, poultry & agriculture
dough boys
carnival
free rodeo
Saturday : "American Legion and Old
Settlers' Day"
Working an Unbroken Mule
free rodeo
Horse Pulling Contest
Negro Quartet
parades
baby show
old fiddlers' contest