The biggest part of the Aubrey Centennial celebration wound up Saturday night with a square dance on the streets.

But before it was over, Aubrey folks had done a little of almost everything to celebrate their city’s 100^th birthday.

Friday night there was a big barbecue and the beard contest, and coon hunting contest winners were announced.

Capping off Friday festivities was a speech by State Rep. Alonzo Jamison.

"Reckoning time as from the Book of Genesis or even from the birth of Christ, a hundred years represents but a tiny segment of human experience. But reckoning time in terms of those of us living today and what we have experienced personally, a hundred years is a long time, especially in this part of Texas where we are less than a hundred years from the hard frontier," he told the group.

He pointed out that the same year of birth of Aubrey was also the time when the Chisholm Trail was founded. And most of the towns in Denton County were not present – at least not by their current names.

"In centennial observance, the custom is to wear beards and early-day costumes to evoke the spirit and memory of the past. But for all who have lived here and who have roots in this community, the ghosts of those who have gone before us and who built these churches and schools evoke more poignant memories."

Jamison pointed out the changes time had brought on the area, Coastal Bermuda replacing cotton as the king of crops, new people, new homes, and a new school.

"You no doubt have your problems, but one is safe in the streets here, there are no riots, no draft card burners – churches flourish, people are neighborly and your peaceful hills, streams and timber are good assets that are attracting new people and new homes to the area," he said. "I think your future is very bright."

The winner of the coon hunting contest which was announced Friday night at the barbecue was N.D. Vaughn of Krum.

Actually, he and Sam Redfearn tied. Each had caught a coon weighing 15 ˝ pounds. So they drew straws and Vaughn won the right to the trophy.

In the three categories of the beard contest, first place winners were Alvin Weaver, best shaped; Cecil Bruce, moustache; and Charlie Canfield, best growth.

During the Saturday festivities, the Pilot Point Drifters a band from Pilot Point, entertained the crowd in downtown Aubrey.

Trophies were awarded Saturday afternoon to the oldest man and woman still living in Aubrey.

They were Jerry Martin, 90, and Mrs. W.P. Nelson, 96.

Also trophies were given to the best dressed lady, girl and boy.

The first three place winners in the best dressed lady contest were Mrs. Sudie Milton, first; Mrs. Ike Rue, second; and Mrs. Mary Jo Wilson, third.

In the girls contest it was Sandy Carter, first; Kelly Wilson, second; and Tammy Starr, third.

The top boys were Bobby Wheeler, first; Shell Wilson, second; and Doug Kruger, third.

Saturday afternoon there was a cake walk, country store and a drawing with prizes donated by local merchants being given away.

Saturday the finale was a square dance in the streets.

All during the affair, several fellows got thrown in jail for not having beards.

But it was all in fun and nobody complained.