1956 Texas Cowboy Reunion welcomes 1955 champions back
Many past winners are expected to return for this year’s Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo. Fred Dalby of Aspermont, 39, won the wildcow milking contest in 1955 and the GI calf roping saddle in 1954. G. B. McCarson of Throckmorton won the GI roping final night time 13.25 seconds in 1955. Lester Forrest of Maryneal claimed the calf roping saddle with 44.4 seconds total and 17.3 in finals. Dr. D. G Strole of Abilene won open cutting with Holly wood Snapper. Hamp Carter of Rankin took oldtime calf roping at 20.2 with Standefer second at 21.0. Melinda Lou Bartlett of Anson, sponsor, earned the sixth saddle after a tie with Rosemary Mickler. David Rushing and Tommy Riley led bareback bronc and saddle bronc respectively, as cash prizes and day money are also awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Fred Dalby
Aspermont
Dalby
G. B. McCarson
Throckmorton
Lester Forrest
Maryneal
Dr. D. G Strole
Abilene
Hollywood Snapper
Hamp Carter
Rankin
Tom Standefer
Morton
Melinda Lou Bartlett
Anson
Chamber of Commerce
Rosemary Mickler
David Rushing
Tommy Riley
Snyder
Johnsons from Austin Visit McClendon Family
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Johnson of Austin visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack McClendon and their sons over the past weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Johnson
Austin
Jack McClendon
Jimmy and
Clarice Leverett
Mrs. L. E. Gage
Abilene
Old Glory Mourns Clarence Erd Death in Stonewall Area
Obituary notes the death of Clarence Erd a longtime Stonewall County resident with funeral held June 22 at Zion Lutheran in Lagerton officiated by Rev Schoenborn. Local tributes mention family and many friends. other items record weddings illness rodeo plans and civic notices from Old Glory and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Erd
Stonewall County
Clarence
Zion Lutheran Church
Lagerton
E. F. Schoenborn
Triniity, Lutheran Church In
Albany
Martin Wende
Cisco
Henry Lohrmann
Austin
Marvin Senechal
Drake
N. D
S. D. Johnson
Pecos
G. C. Black
C. Hinshaw
Artesia
N.M
Ernest Hinshaw
Temple
Okla
Kate Hollenbach
New Mexico
Aspermont
Old Glory
Wesley Tabb
Robert Paul
Galveston
H. G. Klump
C. C. Tabb
Anson
Gerald Lambert
Idalon
Nancy Ella Hughes
Idalou
Rex Felker to Announce Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo
Rex Felker of Haskell Chamber of Commerce will serve as rodeo announcer for the Texas Cowboy Reunion again this year. He plans a rope spinning act in the arena and recalls his agile performance during Hardin Simmons days. Felker expects to have fun at this year’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Felker
Haskell
Chamber of Commerce
Felker
Hardin- Simmons
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W. R. Leverett
Sharon
Coleman
Kerrville
San Antonio
Sabinal
Sandy Leverett
Texas Normal Singing School
Southwind
Houston
Texas
T. E. Beil
R. O. Gibson
Beil
Pioneer Birthday Club
John Clark
P. N. Lusk
R. N. Sheid
Ewell Kittley
Swede Kittley
R. O. Gibson, Sr
Beno Hertzenberger
Bill Franklin
Stamford Hospital
B. R. Johnson
G. F. Spitzer
Jones County Implement CO
Minneapolis-Moline Sales & Service
Kiser
Kiser Milk Company
Upshaw
Cowboy
Huston Hardware
Christeen’s
West Texas
Stamford
Stamford Production Credit Association Spur
Munday
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