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Photos by Lynn Webb, Holiday fun High steppers High stepping it through the parade route, the Fort Hood drill team leads the way for the local color bearers in the annual rodeo parade. Most essential item The little shack out back was one of the most essential products of our western heritage and this float sponsored by Southern Union Gas captured the first place award in the commercial division of the 1974 Pecos rodeo parade. Saturday night special Saturdays out west always consisted of a bath and this aspiring young cowboy gets his bath while belle Leslie Millsapps cleans clothes in time for the trip to town. Travel in style Many a country boy and his favorite girl found this method of travel to be in style when the Pecos rodeo got started for the first time and this courting couple finds they do not have to worry about such trivia as an energy crisis. Shoe saver Although his scooter is a mite small, this member of the Odessa Shrine group finds out the parade route is quite a bit shorter if you don't have to walk. Golden Girl leads the way Newly crowned Golden Girl Kristi Kesey and her escort Craig Duke ride the Young '' ...emaker float as the first of several floats entered in the traditional rodeo parade. Being number one in the parade is one of the first duties of the newly crowned Golden Girl each year. John Pitts Patriotism personified None other than Clay Slack, son of state representative Richard Slack, rides with belle Evie Wilson, depicting the patriotic spirit of the annual July 4 rodeo celebration which begins with the parade through the city. Courtin’ country style While the womenfolk of the house tend the young ones and they weekly wash belle Cindy Stafford is courted country style by her beau in this float sponsored by Business and Professional Women of Pecos. “ye Turn of the century ! Shortly after the turn of the century this 1916 case tractor driven by Susan Bates and Mary Woody was a common sight as man replaced the horse with iron horses, making his work a mite easier, giving him time to really enjoy July 4 and rodeo time. Western ingredients One of the most important ingredients in Pecos and Western heritage is the Indian John Lewis and daughters Tia and DeDe take an easy win in the costumed rider division of the annual rodeo parade in Pecos. N hon One of the main ingredients of our heritage is the holiday picnic where watermelon was always a part of the menu. In this float from Security State Bank, the watermelon is sliced and ready for the little ‘poke to finish his fiddlin' so he can get to eatin’ ‘Jed Clampett’ Dandy Tooling into town with the family wares safely tucked onto the side of the vehicle is always a smart thing to do. Danny ‘‘Jed Clampett’’ Dandy is ready for a bath of the laundry, whichever is most important.
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Pecos Enterprise
Pecos, Texas, US
Thu, Jul 04, 1974
Page 5
Full Page
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Deana L.
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