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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
2
Be Alive on the Fifth Campaign Urges Safe Fourth of July
A National Safety Council drive warns of high July accident tolls and promotes the slogan Be alive on the fifth. It urges cautious driving temperance water safety and careful use of fireworks while public displays replace private fireworks. The message emphasizes reducing traffic and firework fatalities with simple rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gancee
National Safety Council
Pecos Rodeo Origins recalled in 1930s to 1883 heritage
The Pecos rodeo history traces from 1883 beginnings to the annual Fourth of July shows. It highlights the rise of rodeo culture, early queen contests, and Legion sponsorship leading to a two day event with calf roping, riding, races, and prizes attracting thousands of spectators across Texas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Richard Briscoe
American Legion
Ilocal Legion Post
Richard Brisese
Fort Stockton
Isora DeRaty
Airport Grounds
The
Legion Post
Tyee Ami
Hiltrgy
Nsola DeRacy
Colleges Offer Safety Courses
Colleges announce new safety courses aimed at reducing traffic incidents and promoting road awareness. Programs cover driver behavior, defensive driving, and campus safety protocols for students and staff.
Prizes Boosted For 1931 and 1932 Show
The article notes a second annual show in 1931 with total prizes of 2250 in purses and prizes. A free barbecue greeted visitors and Pecos residents, and Pecos faced Fort Bliss in baseball games. In 1932 the event was expanded with a larger scale performance and similar festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Fort Bliss
Fort Davis Rider Clay Espy Tops 1936 Rodeo Crowds
The 1934 and 1935 rodeos drew record crowds with Pecos Miss Gladys Lewis crowned rodeo queen and Legion Post producing top shows. In 1936 Espy of Fort Davis led the event to the greatest attendance and entry list in seven years, with $3500+ purse distributed among winners and profits reinvested into the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Lewis
Pecos
Ih Legion Post
Fenton
UU. Riley
the Mead
Bud
Rodeo Grounds
Enterprise
Uted
Clay Espy
Fort Davis
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