Excitement Builds for Stamford Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford gears up for the 27th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion on July 2 to 4 with parades, rodeo contests, cutting chores, barrel races, and night rodeo performances. Entries are lining up for six saddles and purse prizes as cowboys and cowgirls prepare for a lively weekend of work and play. Guests Bob Walker and Andy Lyons visit from Washington, D C, while locals anticipate daily schedule highlights and roundups.
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Stamford
Bob Walker
Andy Lyons
Washington, D. C
Bob
Lee Walker
Pioneer Cowboys To Elect Officers Tuesday Morning
The Texas Cowboy Reunion Association will elect new officers at the Hunkhouse on July 2 at 10 a.m. Memorial service follows July 3 at 2 p.m. Arlington’s Bob Weatherby and Walter Johnson of Blackwell assist with the event. Members enjoy roping, rodeo talks, and a free chuck wagon meal.
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Newfficers
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association Organization of
Oldtime Cowboys and Cattlemen
Bob Weatherby
Arlington
Rotan
Walter Johnson
Blackwell
Texas Cowboy Reunion
H. E. Culwell
Avoca
Texas Cowboy Reun
Crewes
Marpac
Safeway Transfers Leon Hallman To Abilene Store
Leon Hallman longtime Stamford Safeway manager is transferred to Abilene to run a new store on South Butternut Street formerly Caudle operated. Curtis Witte of San Angelo will take over Stamford store. Witte has ten years with the company and earlier served as Caudle’s assistant. He is married with two sons, ages four and two, and will move when housing is ready.
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Leon Hallman
Stamford
Curtis Witte
San Angelo
Clyde
Mr. Caudle
Stamford to Observe Fourth of July Holiday Again
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce Retail Trade committee says Independence Day July 4 will be a traditional holiday observed this year. The move aims to give Stamford residents a chance to entertain Reunion visitors and aligns with local business customs.
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Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Reimer Family Mourns Rosebud Father Death
H F Reimer of Rosebud died June 19 after illness. Funeral at Salem Lutheran Rosebud June 20 at 4 pm with Rev Mueller officiating. Survived by wife two sons Hugo Jr Temple and Arnold Stamford six brothers sister and five grandchildren. Stamford friends attended including Pastor Sprecher Mrs. Hardie Hewett and daughter Billie Hewett Erna Schaake and Dan Rinn.
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Rosebud
Pam
W. A. Mueller
Hugo, Jr
Temple
Arnold
Stamford
Sprecher
The
Christ Lutheran Church
Hardie Hewett
Billie Hewett
Erna Schaake
Dan Rinn
Stamford Guard Company Heads to National Guard Camp
Stamford Guard Company under Captain James W. Lindsey plans to attend the National Guard camp at North Fort Hood from July 7 to 21. The unit totals four officers, one warrant officer, and 75 enlisted men, with an advance detachment leaving July 6.
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Joe FE Ford
James HH. Kelley
Arnold J
Wedeking
Warren G. Alberts
Elvin
Hill
Felix BE. Reid
TV Ad Spot Highlights Texas Cowboy Reunion Guests
KRBC TV Abilene aired Wednesday night coverage of the Texas Cowboy Reunion with host Harry Holt interviewing guests including quarter horse chairman Hot Merriott and his daughters Pat and Lines, sponsor Mia, A J Mills official hostess, and Stamford sponsor Judy Metz.
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Krbc TV
Abilene
Hot Merriott
Quarter Horse
Pat and Lines
Mia
A.J. Mills
Judy Metz
Stamford
Rodeo Blood and the Cowboy Spirit Across Generations
Cowboys and cowgirls drive rodeos with passion and cost. The piece notes riders, ropers, and horses at the core, the shared camaraderie among competitors, and the ethic of fair play, hard work, and family support amid the sport’s expenses.
First Rodeo Contests Slated for Texas Reunion Parade
The Texas Cowboy Reunion festival opens Tuesday July 2 with a parade led by Rey Arledge and Greater Mississippi officials. Float and riding entries compete for prizes, with sponsors, visiting dignitaries, and a high school band, plus a junior cowgirl and cowboy baton event.
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Rey Arledge
Marly Paper Next Week Publication Change
The Stamford America will publish a reunion focused issue next week on July 2, one day earlier than usual, with advertising and news routed to the American office ahead of natal.
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Stamford America
Natal
Avoca Homecoming Saturday Dedicated to Patrons and Friends
Avoca plans its second homecoming on Saturday June 29 at the school with 1 pm registration. The event honors patrons and friends, includes a memorial service, light program, music, photos from old days, and an election of officers in the air conditioned auditorium. Reverend J E Siewert and Reverend Joel Vo Grimes will lead services. Rev Mer Shewhert returned as a former pastor.
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Jensen Ear
J. E. Siewhert
Vernon
Mer Shewhert
Avocaa
Joel Vo Grimes
Wile Khe
Avoca High School
Lucy Peurifoy
Christine Hammer
Margie Grimes
Effie Lindsey
Murrie White
Juanita Williams
Maynor Caton
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