Annual Tex Reunion Draws Cowhands to Stamford
The Eighth Annual Tex Reunion gathers cowhands from Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma to Stamford for a three day celebration. The Texas Cattle union began in 1930 and has grown into a major event with 8000 roofed grandstand seats and extensive grounds. W G Swenson leads the reunion with the Swenson Cattle Company managing the event.
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Tar
New Mexico
Okla
Stamford
Texas
S.M.S
Rodeo
Whpic
Prown
W. G.swenson
Swenson
Swenson and Cattle Company
S. M. S. Ranches
West
Will Rogers Last Rodeo Draws Crowds at Stamford Reunion
The Stamford Cowboy Reunion draws about 1400 oldtimers and cowhands with 1930s roots, featuring a rustic rodeo and events like cutting-horse contests. Will Rogers attended the 1935 rodeo, the dustless arena debuted, chuck wagons, parades, fiddlers, and square dances keep frontier traditions alive. The Texas Cowboy Reunion Incorporated funds grounds improvements through rodeo profits with no paid officials.
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Old West
Oldtimers’ Association
Southwest
Stamford
Will Rogers
J. A. Low
Doole
Texas
Rogers
Cowboy Bunkhouse
The
Texas Cowboy Reunion Incorporated
Chuckwagon at Reunion Catered by Rule-Jayton Wagon
Among the chuckwagons at the Reunion grounds is one operated by C. M. Prancis vice president and general manager of the Rule-Jayton Cotton Oil Company Stamford. Friends, customers and invited guests enjoy the hospitality of the Rule-Jayton wagon.
Bunkhouse Fund Receives Several Gifts Including 48 Dollars
Judge C F Coombes of the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association records an unsolicited 48 dollar donation to the bunkhouse fund. Earlier gifts include 5 dollars to Frank Kell of Wickits Falls, 40 dollars from Roy Parks of Midland, and 3 dollars from Mr. Cummings of Midland.
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Bankhouse
C. F. Coombes
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Frank Kell
Wickits Falls
Roy Parks
Midland Ranchies
Mr. Cummings
Midland
Cutting Horse Contest Highlights Unusual Event Winners
The report notes a cutting horse contest with riders including Jess Slaughter winning first place and Spade fourth. Gold Medal ridden by Bob Dixon took second, High Power with Claude Jeffers third, and in 1932 Frank Miller with his horse won first prize. Claude Jeffers and his horse placed second, Wash Woods and his horse third.
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Jess Slaughter
Spade
Bob Dixon
High Power
Claude Jeffers
Frank Miller
Wash Woods
Horee
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Rae
Lvain
Basset
Reunion
American Legion Band
the Reunion Grounds
Operated By
C. M. Prancis
Jayton Cotton
T. A. Upshaw
A. J. Swenson
V-Pres
E. J. Keese
Chas. F. Markham
Ass't
G. C. Carothers
W. W. Scott
W. G. Swenson
J. H. Scott
E. G. Keese
First National Bank
Federal Deposits Insurance Corporation
Cooperative
Cowboy
Lone Star
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