Cutting Horse Contest One of Unusual Events in Reunion
The cutting horse feature debuted at the 1982 Texas Cowboy Reunion and grows in popularity each year. The event judges horse and rider performance and will conclude with elimination rounds the morning of July 2 as final ratings are assigned. Past winners include Leonard Wright on Apron Race in 1936 and Claude Jeffers on High Power in 1934 with others noted for 1935 and 1933 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wright
Breckenridge
Martin Barnett
Claude Jefferson
R. L. Criswell
Seth A. Wood
John
Cecil Robert
Joe Cade
Emory Birdwell
Morton Barnett
Tom Wilson
Stanton Brunson
Billy Pease
Claude Jeffers
Jess Slaughter
Spade
Cowboy Rhoades a Lifetime in Texas Ranching Roles
Frank Rhoades of Throckmorton born 1874 in a Cow Camp on L. B. Harris ranch near San Angelo. He rose from bronco buster to ranch boss and manager, ranche d in North Dakota, then led the T-5 ranch near Throckmorton. He later served as Rodeo ring master at Seymour and for 14 years worked with the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Harris
San Angelo
Frank Rhoades
Throckmorton
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Rhoades
West Texas
Harris
Colorado River
Frank
Haskell County
TUX Outfit
SMS Ranch
Jones County
Brone Buster
Swenson
Throckmorton County
North Dakota
Teddy Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Texas
Rhodes
Baylor County Fair Association
Seymour
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Houston
Fiddlin Contest Highlights Reunion Show at City Auditorium
The Texas Cowboy Reunion finishes with the oldest fiddlers contest on Saturday at the city auditorium starting 8 50 a m. The event features breakdown tunes, no entry fee, and eligibility restricted to fiddlers aged 50 or over with professional musicians barred.
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City Auditorium
Texas Cowboy Reunion Welcomes Chuck Wagons From Ranches
Ranchers from 6666 Swenson Spur and Throckmorton to bring chuck wagons to the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds. The reunion will maintain a main wagon and provide meals for wagons while other guests pay per meal. Ranch owners and employees receive passes, while old time Cowboys may enjoy one free noon meal at the bunks near the wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peple
West Texas
6666
Swenson
Prizes Offered in Eighth Texas Cowboy Reunion Contests
Liberal prizes are offered across seven rodeo events at the eighth annual Texas Cowboy Reunion in Reunion. Calf roping cutting horse and junior contests feature special saddles boots and gear from sponsors such as Texas Cowboy Reunion Bryant Link Nocona Lariat and Levi Strauss. Day money ranges from 10 to 50 dollars with entry fees from 2.50 to 5 dollars. junior riders under 14 require parental consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Bryant- Link Company
W. R. Boone San Angelo
Exas Cowboy Reunion
Joe D’'Andre
Dallas
Nocona Boot Company
Nocona
Texas Cowboy
Reunon
Plymouth Cordage Co
North Plymouth Mass
Levi Strauss
Levi Strauss Pants Company
Stamford
Sanger Bros
Jack Little
Rodeo Judges Return for Texas Cowboy Reunion Events
The four judges who presided over last July’s Texas Cowboy Reunion will again oversee this year’s events. Frank Rhoades of Throckmorton Jess Slaughter of Big Spring George Humphrey of Guthrie and W B Willingham of Rotan will rotate to cover brone riding calf roping steer riding and other contests across the three day reunion. Willingham is a Hobba rancher Slaughter and Humphrey serve as Howard and King County sheriffs and Humphrey works as wagon boss on the 6666 ranch. Rhoades, a veteran judge, also once managed and ring master of the Baylor County Fair rodeo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rhoades
Throckmorton
Jess Slaughter
Big Spring
George Humphrey
Guthrie
W. BK. Willingham
Rotan
Willingham
Hobba
Slaughter
Howard County
Humphrey
King County
Rhoades
Baylor County Fair Association
Throcksmorton
Firestone Standard Tire Promises High Value and Safety
The Firestone Standard Tire touts low prices through controlled rubber and cotton sources and large volume. It highlights Gum-Dipping protection, extra tread cords, and eight pounds of rubber per 100 pounds of cord, claiming superior non skid wear and puncture resistance to encourage the Buy Firestone Save a Life campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
Wirestone
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Tula
Eve
Cin
Ace
Pepsi-Cola
America
Pepsi-Cola Bottling CO
R. H. Banowsky
MGR
Abilene
Reunion
Linz Bros
W. G. Harris
A. L. McKnight
el Paso
R. B. Hills
Lubbock
Aetna Life Insurance Company
L. Schwarz and Company
Swenson Land & Cattleco
Sreomnes
Orves Gata
Rowout Protector
Vexves
Wuos
Reote
H.ood
Liberia
Firestone Coviga
Cope
Wenesrth
Seth Owewan
Bowen
Iniure
Voice of
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Kk. Hamilton St
Stamford, Texas
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