Farmers Branch To Sell Permits For Beardless

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas - Although the first settlement in Peter's Colony won't begin observance of its 121st anniversary until Sept. 15, there will be immediate pressure on townsmen to start growing beards.
But any reluctant beard grower can pay $2 for a "shaving permit."  Permits will go on sale Tuesday.
The Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce which will sponsor the 121st birthday celebration Sept 15-21, reminded the public: "Farmers Branch was the first settlement in Dallas County, had the first school in North Texas, the first business house, and as some citizens claim, the first outlaw."

The Dallas Morning News
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams