Rimrock City Opens With Western Pageantry Near Odessa
A new replica Western town near Odessa hosts a formal opening with gunfight displays as crowds watch a marshal and sheriff subdue a suspect. Notables include Wilson Connell and Odessans Josh Parr and Harry E. Lawrence, with attractions from a sky ride to a 300-seat Wagon Yard Restaurant and a cemetery of old markers.
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Rimrock City
Odessa
Red Garter Saloon
Dead Horse Gulch
Wilson Connell
Fort Worth
Adam Long
Tulsa
Long
Frontier City
Oklahoma City
Swimming Event for Women at McKinney Pool Odessa
The Ector County Recreation Department announces Ladies Swim Night at McKinney Pool in South Odessa on Crame Highway. It runs Thursday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is 20 cents for children and 33 cents for adults.
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Ector County Recreation Department
McKinney Pool
South Odessa
Crame Highway
To Honor MacArthur Award From Japan Next Tuesday
Gen Douglas MacArthur will receive the grand cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun from a representative of Emperor Hirohito. Consul General Matsuo Tanaka to present the award next Tuesday.
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New York
Doug‘ag MacArthur
Order of the Rising Sun
Hironite
Matsuo Tanaka
Pastor Keeps First Baptist Church Downtown Dallas
AP report notes Dr. W. A. Criswell of First Baptist Dallas defends a downtown location. The church, valued around 10 million dollars after buying the Burt Building, operates a gym, bowling alleys, and skating rink. Buses under the Good Shepherd Department transport low-income children and parents to services, guided by lay volunteers and staff.
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Dallas
W. A. Crisweth
Texas
First Baptist Church of
First Baptist
Burt
Good Shepherd Department
Criswell
Dr. Criswell
First Baptist Church
Good Sheperd
Johnny Barret
Graham
Barrett
Good Shepherd
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