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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
5
A historic rodeo month opens in Sar Saba with a Thursday parade on June 27 and three nights of World Championship events at Rogan Field. The feature bareback bronc riding explained: no saddle no rein, eight seconds, judges score rider 1-20 and horse 65-85, with penalties for sharp spurs or faulty gear.
The article explains how strong riders handle harsh bareback rides, noting that a fall or lost flank strap may trigger a re ride. It warns watchers to study drone and rider rhythm, highlights risks when daylight appears between horse and rider, and describes the horse’s violent twists and unpredictable pitching that can throw the rider.
Mrs Bunky Barefoot and son Dennis Ray visited Friday with uncles Mack and Warner Tyler after moving from Colorado to San Angelo. Mr Barefoot ill in Big Spring hospital. The Barefoots once lived here. J D Howards of Aransas Pass visit Mrs Clint Roberds' family. Marie Gann and baby of Brady also visited. Aubry Hale and children from Waco visited Tyler family in San Saba. Mrs Travis Walker and Mrs J H Sellman traveled to San Antonio June 12. Sellman accompanied by daughter DD M Skidmore and grandchildren Skippy and Sam back to San Saba for a visit.
Chappel June 17 The Baptist meeting closed Sunday night with two conversions. Mr. and Mrs. Ansley Lackey hosted the annual Brazil reunion at Hancock Springs in Lampasas. Forty eight Brazil family members attended. Armour Long of Big Spring and Otis and Jessie Brazil of San Angelo visited. Armour attended High Valley church Saturday. Frank Allen and family attended the Davis and Allen reunion at Gunderlin Park near Lampasas, about 1004 people were there.
Mrs. Julian Millican recovered at home after a stay at Rollins Brook hospital Lampasas. Jerry Lemons Teresa of Junction visited their parents and attended weekend meetings. Mrs May Jonas of San Saba remains ill. Maynard McCoury on the sick list. Ella Gage spent time with Edgar Lows in San Saba. Truett Gage works at Lometa Locker Plant. Cullen Baggett and family and Ancel Harris of Dallas visited Jack Pressleys. Linda Keeney and Don Keeney stayed with grandmother Fleming at Valley Springs. Julian Millican went to San Angelo to fence for Manse Millican. Phil McCoury works as carpenter helper in San Saba.
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