Contributed by Vicky Fannaly
From the Enterprise, May 20, 1940: Marion Fannaly Sr. was chosen king of
the 5th Strawberry Festival at the Strawbery Stadium. His queen was Lou
White of Ripley, TN, a strawberry buyer's wife. The festival was sponsored
by the Young Men's Business Club of Hammond. The Strawberry Ball was held
following the festivities at Oak Knoll Country Club.
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