Texas Cowboy Reunion Directors Run All Volunteer Show
Feature on the Texas Cowboy Reunion notes ten years of non paid leadership with W. G. Swenson as president and manager and a full slate of volunteer officers directors and committee chairmen guiding the three day show. Funds above operating costs support improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Swenson
Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc
R . Swenson
A. C
L. M. Hardy
W.W. M. Braymer
Chas. FE
Chas. G. Inclish
H. G. Andrews
W. B. Harr
R. FE Hall
Cutting Horse Contest Details Through 1937 Winners
The article lists cutting horse contest results from 1934 to 1937 with riders such as J L McCarson on Dock and R L Criswell on Sport. It notes winners, seconds, thirds, and horses like Dixie Mon ty Apron Face and High Power, referencing places Palo Pinto Throckmorton Breckenridge and riders including Jess Slaughter Claude Jeffers and Claude Jeffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Slaughter
R. L. Criswell
Throckmorton
Dixie
J. L. McCarson
Palo Pinto
Dock
RB. H. McNeil
Monty
Leonard Wright
Breckenridge
Martin Barnett
Claude Jefferson Hot Stuff
Seth A. Wood
John
Cecil Robert
Joe Cade
Emory Birdwell
Morton Barnett
Swenson Leads Texas Cowboy Reunion Busy day in Stamford
President and manager W G Swenson drives the Texas Cowboy Reunion since 1930. In town for reunion time he acts swiftly with humor and pace. He serves as assistant manager of Swenson Land and Cattle Company. his father A J Swenson is vice president and GM of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Swenson
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford
Mr. Swenson
Swenson
Rudolph Swenson Leads Texas Cowboy Reunion Parade Effort
Rudolph Swenson, youngest Swenson brother, serves as director and assistant manager of the Texas Cowboy Reunion Inc. He oversees rodeo events with a loyal team traveling from Lubbock, Amarillo, and beyond. Warre B. Tayman, rector and parade chairman, organizes the grand procession with setup from February, drawing on his real estate and insurance background and former mayoral experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Swenson
Swenson Brothers
Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc
Rudy
Lubbock
Amarillo
Rudolph
Pitchfork
Dickens
King Counties
Swenson Land and Cattle Company
Warre B. Tayman
Mr. Tayman
Riders Dominate Championship Placings Across Years
The records show rider Jess Slaughter with a first place and Spade with fourth in one year. Bob Dixon rode Gold Medal to second and Claude Jeffers with High Power to third. Frank Miller with his horse won first prize in 1932, followed by Claude Jeffers and Wash Woods with second and third respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Slaughter
Spade
Bob Dixon
High Power
Claude Jeffers
Frank Miller
Wash Woods
Texas Cowboy Reunion Leader Seen Riding English Saddle
Vice President A. C. Cooper of the Texas Cowboy Reunion earns praise as a fine rider while rivals may push him to quit riding English saddles. Cooper and wife Mrs. Cooper are often seen on horseback in and out of reunion time. Cooper previously owned Stamford Inn for 19 years and acts as director and vice president of the organization since its founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Cooper
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Stamford Inn
Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc
Notable Texas Cowboy Reunion figure Judge Coombes
Judge C. E. Coombes, director of the Texas Cowboy Reunion Inc and chair of entertainment and registration, also serves as secretary of the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association. A prominent West Texas lawyer, he organized a book of his stories and poems, and last year received a hand carved six shooter from Paul Whiteman for promoting pioneer cowboy welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge C. E. Coombes
Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Judge Coombes
West Texas
Stamford
Coombes and Andrews
Paul Whiteman
Publicity Chief Huston Guides Texas Cowboy Reunion
Cleburne Huston, chairman of publicity and advertising for the Texas Cowboy Reunion, has held the role since 1932 and served on the board of directors for four years. As Stamford American publisher, he works to keep the Reunion in the public eye, with editorial space signaling approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne Huston
Huston
Stamford American
Concessions Director Louie Hardy Shines at Texas Reunion
Louie Hardy, director of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc., oversees concessions and decorations with Bill Braymer. Aged bronzed rider with a 10 gallon hat, Hardy balances farming and Buick agency duties while drawing compliments from sponsors about his looks. His wife, Mrs. Hardy, shares pride in his popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Hardy
Texas Cowboy Reuunion, Inc
Bill Braymer
John Turbeville Dies. Archer City Leader in Texas Cowboy Reunion
John Turbeville, Archer City board member of the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association, died June 9 in a Wichita Falls hospital after illness. Born October 31, 1862 in Flano Collin County, he moved to Archer County as a boy and rose from East & Harrold OX ranch hand to manager and part owner. He married in 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Turbeville
Archer City
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Wichita Falls
Turbeville
Flano Collin County
Archer County
East & Harrold OX Ranch
Mis
Turbeville Cowboy and Rancher Remembered by Reunion Leader
Mattie Davis, descendant of Col William B Travis, died. In 1919 Turbeville married Mrs Sam Cowan of Archer City, who survives him. He owned about 60000 acres of ranch and oil lands in Archer and Baylor counties and the Turbeville pool is named for him. Judge C E Coombes recalls Turbeville as the first cow boy he saw bulldogs steer, laments how he subdued a fleeing steer with force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Davis
William B. Travis
Alamo
Turbeville
Sam Cowan
Archer City
Archer
Baylor Counties
Archer County
C. E. Coombes
Stamford
The
Reunion Association
Mr. Turbeville
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Parade Chairman
Automotive Parts
N. Swenson
Stamford Produce Co
E. McLendon
Akericak's Want
Anson Stamford
Smith & Smith
Attorneys At Law
J. C. Penney Bidg
Stamford, Texas
Shamburger
Shamburger Lumber CO
J. H. Kinney
George Kinney
Packard
Ral
Kinney
Fune
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