You Gotta Be Good to Win at Texas Cowboy Reunion
A roundup of 1960 Texas Cowboy Reunion winners across calf roping saddles, cutting horse, bronc riding, bull riding, and sponsor contests. Arnold Morris wins oldtime saddle in 17.4 seconds. Jack Bridges ties three calves in 39.4. Fred Dalby repeats not allowed with 114 on four shows. Horace Carter earns double-mugging saddle with 57 and 163 best on one. Becky Sumertin takes cowgirl sponsor saddle with 21.4. Zorro owned by Fedell Ansley wins cutting horse. Kenneth Norvell tops bronc averages with 28% on two. Jackie Dyer wins bull riding at 288. Tommy Hiley leads saddle bronc with 282. D R Wright wins set of spurs with 22.2. Paulette Allen earns silver belt buckle in sponsor contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Morris
Wichita Falls
Jack Bridges
Glen Rose
Fred Dalby
Aspermont
Horace Carter
Dalhart
Becky Sumertin
Koby
Gene Rambo
Pat Merriott Murphy
Snyder
Zorro
Fedell Ansley
Fort Worth
Preddie Christian
Forestburg
Bobby Short
Odessa
Jackie Dyer
Andrews
Sonney Harrell
Doug Younger
Chico
Tommy Hiley
Lubbock
T. Hibbert
Breckenridge
Harold Williams
Monday
D. R. Wright
Rites Held Tuesday For Mother of Jack Watson
Services were held Tuesday morning at Haskell First Methodist Church for Mrs. MU Watson mother of Jack Watson of Stamford. She was 73 and had suffered illness in recent years while treated at Stamford Sanatorium. Born February 19 1888 in Collin County she died Sunday in a hospital. She also survived by two other sons M B Jr of Weatherford and Tom of Olney a daughter Mrs Maidee Curry of Dallas four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell First Methodist Church
Tueday Morning
MU Watson
Jack Watson
Stamford
Dallas Corley Family Plans Visit During Cowboy Reunion
Mr and Mrs Paul Corley and their children Paul Jr and Nancy of Dallas will visit Mr and Mrs Charlie Corley during the Cowboy Reunion event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Corley
Paul Jr
Nancy
Dallas
Charlie Corley
Newcomers June 25 and 27 births at local homes
A girl was born June 25 to Mr and Mrs Sam Geionety in Stamford and another girl on June 27 to Mr and Mrs Ruben Rios Mungia in Haskell. Gulf Oil Corporation via local consignee George Rollins will supply the rodeo sound system again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Geionety
Stamford
Ruben Rios Mungia
Haskell
Gulf Oil Corporation
George Rollins
Billy Ed Quade Wins Galveston Fishing Trip Contest
Billy Ed Quade won a three day deep sea fishing trip to Galveston as a prize in a Fort Worth Star Telegram promotion. The trip was awarded to the carrier boy with the most new subscriptions over a six week period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ed Quade
Galveston
Fort Worth
Carrier Boys
Disabled Should Check on Social Security Before Friday
June 30 1961 is the deadline for many disabled workers to apply in person or by mail to the Abilene Social Security district office. Missing the date could forfeit disability benefits and future retirement or survivors benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Tuley, Jr
Abilene
Hospital Patient List and Disability Benefit Reminder
The column lists surgical and medical patients by name and town including Karla Hallam Stamford and Jim Burfiend Aspermont. Tuley explains disability benefit rules requiring five years of social security credits in ten years prior to disability and urges affected workers to contact the Abilene Social Security office by June 30 1961 to file claims.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paulette Allen
Rochester
Betty Fry
C. L. Cromwell
Abilene Reporter-News
Hunt
Libby
Penneys
Poam Rubber
Kapok
Rebber
Spock
Caliche
Joe Benton
Libby’s
Bag
Ri Plus Parts
Brafford
Anson Highway
Sta
Ford
White Swan Instant
Marshall Pork
Veal
Hamburger
City Grocery & Market
Belinda Forester
Tony Parnell
C. R. Stevens
C. Elliott
Tuley
Social Security Office
Fannin Street
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