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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1963
Page
9
The Texas Cowboy Reunion began in 1920 to preserve old west traditions. The three day celebration features chuck wagon meals, a grand street parade, rodeo events, fiddlers contest, and square dances honoring both historical and modern cowboys.
The Jones County Home Demonstration Council met with nineteen members and three visitors. Delegates will be elected in July, a 4 H Dress Revue is set for July 5 at Anson High School, and a Rally Day on June 28 at Hamlin Oil Mill Guest House. A yearbook committee will meet in July, and the 1964 program guides Home Demonstration Club activities through August fairs and exhibits.
In auto selling circles the phrase Used Car is being replaced by Pre Owned as the preferred label for previously owned vehicles. Dealers cite marketing appeal and consumer clarity in adopting the term Pre Owned across showrooms and ads.
Adrian Parker of St. Jo supplies stock for the 1963 Texas Cowboys Reunion rodeo. He adds new animals including wild horses from North Dakota reservations, promising spectators and contestants thrilling exits as bucking broncs and Brahma bulls storm from the chutes.
Stamford residents recall the big street parade with numerous organizations entering floats in varied divisions for prize money. Secret judges determine winners after lengthy preparation and careful display along crowded streets.
Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo offers five prize saddles and thousands of dollars in cash plus merchandise like spurs bridles and belt buckles. Sponsors include Swensen Land and Cattle Co Cities Service Oil Co and various donors with go round and event prizes across riding calf roping cutting horse and sponsor contests.
Crusader RA Chapter of First Baptist Church spent Friday night at Grady Taylor's cabin on Lake Stamford. The group swam boated played baseball and enjoyed table games with a hamburger supper. Rev. Jack Southerland and Pascal Harris visited for a sing song and a brief talk. Counselors were Mr. Taylor and Herschel Kelley with other helpers listed.
Stamford insurance agent Hlerschel Kelley attended the Institute of Insurance Marketing at Southern Methodist University June 16 20. The trip was sponsored by Western Republic Life Insurance Co. Kelley represents the firm. The graduate seminar focused on estate planning with Charles Gaines directing instruction. Instructors included two attorneys and a Dallas bank trust officer. Topics covered estate planning business insurance pension and profit sharing plans.
Sherry Hansen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Hansen of Lueders is shown crowned Junior 4-H Queen at the 4-H Club camp held recently in Lueders. Her escort is Harry Harvey son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrick Harvey of Lueders.
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