"That Lively
Gaited
Swooray"
DEDICATION DAY
"The legendary Texas Cowboys' Christmas Ball and Pioneer Hall was designated by the Texas Historical Commission as an Offical Texas Historical event and site to promote historic preservation and celebration of Texas history."





The March 6th Dedication Ceremony was attended by Jones County Historical Commission Chair, Rowland Foster; State Representative, Joe Heflin; Jones County Judge, Dale Spurgin; Ball Band, "Muddy Creek";  Ball patrons, and Ball Association Members
Suanne
and
Bernie
Nettie, Rhonda
and
Donna
Historical Marker
Christmas Ball House Band
"Muddy Creek"
State Representative
Joe Heflin
Historical Commission Chair
Rowland Foster
Chester
and
Pearl
Ball Association
Members
Dedication Cake
Dedication Invitation
Program Front Cover
Program
Texas Anthem and
Pledge to the State Flag
Ball Association Ladies
at the refreshment table.
News release .
"The Abilenian"
by Roy Helen Ackers
Thank You Note
from
Representative
Joe Heflin
The 1885 rules remain in effect requiring ladies to wear dresses on the dance floor, and gentlemen to check their hats and spurs.