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Saddle up for parade and rodeoTapping heels of cowboy boots, flashesof silvered saddlery and snorts of high-stepping steeds prove it’s rodeo parade time in Georgetown again.Williamson County's 33rd Annual Sheriff's Posse Parade leads the second half of Western Week at 4:30 pm today.Entries will line up in San Gabriel Park, near the Sheriffs' Posse Rodeo Arena, starting at 3:15 p.m.Following the parade are 8 p.m, performances of the Sheriff s Posse Rodeo Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights. A• • • ft• • • ft• •••.*, •*•••• i . •*•*•••«• i .• • •• • • • •• • •• • • •• •• • • • • ••••••«• • • ft •• • • I . |* * ft • ft • IBy Don ScarbroughAngus and Frances Springer are spending some time in England this summer and evidently are the hub of considerablevisitations by present and past Georgetown folks.I had an entertaining letter from Frances last week, a portion of it describing an adventure of Dr. William C. Finch and rented automobile:“BILL PICKED UP the (rented) car at Marble Arch and was to go back to the hotel to pick up Lucy and the luggage. Learning to drive on the left side of the road is a frustrating experience for an American but driving in London is really harrowing. Everytime Bill approached Oxford Street he was confronted with a no right turn’ sign. For over an hour he drove in circles and kept finding himself on Piccadilly Circus — which was no circus to him.Back at the hotel Lucy was wondering where Bill was, and was contemplating calling the police. In franticSheriff's Posse Dance, starting at 9 p.m the same nights, will feature a different group performing at the Community Building in San Gabriel ParkWITH NEARLY 50 parade entries expected. the afternoon procession will include floats, riding clubs, band, local and regional dignitaries and of course, the Sheriff's Posse Drill TeamAlso featured in the parade will be a contest for decorated bicycles. First prize is $10. with $7.50 to be awarded to the second-place winner. $5 to third-place and $2.50 to fourth-place winners.State Representative Dan Kubiak of Rockdale is slated to appear in the parade, as is W'illiam Howe, touted as Williamson County's oldest man at 101. Elgin. Lampasas. Pflugerviee. Rcn iid Rock. Taylor and Austin will all be sending floats to the get-together, as will volunteer fire departments from around the countv.The parade will “move 'em out from San Gabriel Park onto Austin Avenue (U.S. 81). winding south on Austin to Eleventh Street, where it will turn east. At Main Street the parade will turn north, proceeding along Main to Second Street. Parade entries will turn west or. Second, then north again on Austin Avenue, heading back to the starting point in the park.WESTERN SHIRTS AND other necessary cowboy gear will be the order of the day as the Williamson County Sheriff s Posse Rodeo, proclaimed one of the best in Central Texas, holds its first performance in the Rodeo Arena at 8 p.m. Thursday.lop national rodeo performers will entertain audiences with their feats Thursday night, then again at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.Tickets are on sale at Sheriff's PosseRodeo Headquarters. 1201-B Church Stin Georgetown (863-3414). After 5 p.m..sales will be conducted at 106 E. Spring St (863-3017). Ducats will of course be available at the gate as wellRodeo admission is $3.50 for reserved seats. $2.50 for general admission and $1 50 for childrenTOE TAPPERS and fun-lovers will head for the western dances in the Com-munitv Building after each rodeo performance. Admission to the 9 p m. dances is $3 for couples. $2 for singlesTommy Allen and the Brazos Sounds will provide music for the Thursday dance, followed bv Shirley Hester Friday night and the Countrv Blues on SaturdayThe CR Shows Carnival will also be doing business in San Gabriel Park through June 26. with amusements and rides for all ages. Carnival activities begin at 6 p.m each night.Admission is free, with varying charges for ridesSo. saddle up and come on over to Georgetown's wild west park for a thigh-slapping good time.LOCAL WEATHERJUNE 15JUNE 21LowRain9476.009071.019474.009575.008670008762.109154.00Rainfall for the month .31: for the vear. 18.64
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The Williamson County Sun
Georgetown, Texas, US
Thu, Jun 24, 1976
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