Stamford to Host Second National Girls Softball Tourney
Stamford, Aug. 8 to 12, hosts the second annual National Softball Congress State Girls Tournament with teams from San Angelo, Waco, Breckenridge, and Stamford committing. Wendeborn Field hosts all games as the winner becomes Texas representative for the Worlds Tournament in Phoenix in early September. Hal Fees, Stamford recreation director, directs entries with further inquiries to Bowl21, Stamford. The New Slope Home Demonstration club meets July 13 with Mrs. Thelma Hanson.
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Stamford
National Softball Congress
Texas
Hal Fees
San Angelo
Waco
Breckenridge
Wendeborn Field
Stamford Albstars
Bowl21
New Slope Home Demonstration Club
Thelma Hanson
All Candidates Pay Filing Fees for County Elections
Jones County reports all candidates for county and precinct offices have paid filing fees. The July 29 primary went to the printer this week. Low opposition in major county offices raises assessments. fees reflect anticipated primary costs. Staffing at the Reunion grounds rodeo includes Carl Swenson Olive McDoug! Rex Prewit.
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Jones County
Carl Swenson
Olive McDoug
Faye Kelley
Rex Prewit
Fine Saddle Awarded For Calf Roper Contest
A fine saddle will be the prize for a special service and ex service men's calf roping contest at the Texas Cowboy Reunion. Ten WW II veterans with the lowest times in the regular calf roping will compete, with past saddle winners ineligible. Last year Jack Peek of Seymour won with 17.45 seconds, and he served in the Navy.
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Aregular Cowboys
Jack Peek
Seymour
Peck
Stamford Sponsor to Ride Sorrel Horse at Reunion
Stamford sponsor Louise Livengood will ride a sorrel horse named Sugar Foot at the Texas Cowboy Reunion. Her escort is Louie Mack Hardy of Stamford.
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Stamford
Louise Livengood
Sugar Foot
Louie Mack Hardy
American Quarter Horse Show and Round-Up Schedule
Program spans three days with morning matinees at 8:00 in the arena. events include wild cow milking calf roping and cutting horse contests, grand entries at 2:15 and 8:15, judge introductions, and multiple chuck wagon dinners. A memorial service and Texas Cowboy Reunion Association meeting are planned at the bunkhouse and grounds.
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Arena
Arena Cowboys
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Bunkhouse
J. Bk. Swenson
Spur
Third Day Events at Calf Ropers Show and Arena
On July 4 the schedule features Wild Cow Milking and Old-Time Calf Ropers’ Contests, a 12:00 lunch, 2:15 arena grand entry, and a finale in reining. Evening finals include Ex-Servicemen’s Calf Roping and Cutting Horse Contests with sponsor prizes and arena acts.
Texas Cowboy Reunion Welcomes Visitors For 20th Year
W G Swenson president of the Texas Cowboy Reunion extends a warm greeting to guests. The event draws a record entry of cowboys and sponsors, with improvements on the grounds and renewed commitment to visitor enjoyment. Officials and chairmen pledge to ensure a memorable stay and hopes guests will return.
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W. G. Swenson
Swenson
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Howdy from J E Swenson to West Cowboys at Reunion
J E Swenson president of the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association sends a greeting to oldtime members gathered for the annual reunion in Spur. He extols Judge C BE Coombes and Secretary Charlie Coombes for their unselfish, tireless work and recalls Kid Jeffers praise of leading the group.
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Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
J. E. Swenson
Spur
C. BE. Coombes
Swenson
West
Kid Jeffers
United States
Charlie Coombes
J. BE. Swenson
W. G. Swenson
M. Hardy
Joe Walker
Clay Markham
Roy Arledge
Liberty Bell Visits Stamford for Savings Bond Drive
The Liberty Bell replica toured 37 Texas towns on a 12 day trip ending at Haskell after visiting Stamford. Mayor Clay Markham welcomed attendees while A C Humphrey urged Jones county residents to meet the 77 500 quota. Leroy Johnson spoke on the bell’s American significance as children rang the bell.
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Texas
Stamford
Clay Markham
John Reese
Chamber of Commerce
A. C. Humphrey
Leroy Johnson
Humphrey
Jones County
Stafford
Local polio ward releases reduce Stamford cases
Four Stamford residents were discharged from Hendrick Memorial hospital polio ward this week, lowering local patients under treatment. Recovered were Kay Vasquez eight Gary Taylor ten Mary Wilson fifteen and R L Helms twenty four. James Andy Wells junior four remains the only new Stamford admission. Doyle H Johnson two of Rule was released from Abilene hospital and A J Thorn twenty five of Anson was noted.
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Stamford
Hendriuk Memorial Hospital
Kay Vasquez
Mr Arm
Pete Vasquez
Gary Taylor
Piece Paylor
Mary Wilson
B. N. Wilson
R. L. Helms
James Andy Wells, Jr
J. A. Wells
B. Peritchett
Avoca
Hendrick
Abilene Hospital
Doyle Hy Jolson
Fred H. Johnson
Rule
A. J. Thorn
Anson
Fort Worth Stock Show Officials To Lead Reunion Parade
Officials of the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show will take part in the Stamford Rodeo and Reunion parade. Watt, president, and Ernest Allen, vice president, will bring their silver equipment and ranching interests from Throckmorton County and near Fort Worth. Light showers Thursday bring up to 0.25 inch rainfall and a cooler snap after warm days.
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Stamford
Thursda Mound
City in a Bustle Prepares for 20th Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford readies for the 20th Texas Cowboy Reunion with floats being decorated and costumes pressed. The parade will feature the Texas governor, eight bands including Hardin Simmons Cowboy band, chuck wagon meals, and a full rodeo lineup starting at 2:15 PM.
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Stamford
Texas Cowboy
Texas
BM Swenson
Grady Bowdry
Sponsors Win First at Texas Cowboy Reunion Saddle Prize
The Texas Cowboy Reunion awards first prize a special made saddle to a sponsor winning the sponsors contest at Stamford. Second prize is spurs and a belt buckle set. third through fifth prizes include a breast collar, saddle blanket, riding bridle, bits, and a Mallory 15 Stockman's hat. Sponsors register July 1 at 1 PM, parade in grand entries, and are judged on time with penalties for certain arena mistakes.
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West Texas
Stamford
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Holland Jewelry Company
San Angelo
D. and H. Department Store
Hamlin
Rotan
R. F E. Cox and Co
Fort Worth
Titche-Goettinger and Co
Dallas
Texas Cowboy Reunion Grounds
Hubert Watson
Watson
Ryland Gleaton
Edgar Ellis
Louise Livengood
Gleaton
Churches Extend Invitation to Visitors for Texas Cowboy Reunion
All Stamford churches invite city visitors to attend services this Sunday. Sunday school runs 9:45 to 10:00 a.m. and morning worship begins around 11 a.m. Youth meetings occur in the evenings with services from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. Pastors emphasize visitors are warmly welcome.
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Stamford
Nother
Mavericks To Stage Exhibition Dance At Cowboy Reunion
The Mavericks will perform an exhibition dance at the Texas Cowboy Reunion with new blue and black organdy dresses for the girls and black trousers with white shirts for the boys. Twin Stars at Night will be featured. Hughes Jr. calls the dances. a platform will be set in the arena. four couples will ride in the parade on a hay wagon with gingham dresses, parasols, and coordinated attire. The dancers are Nancy Martin with Rickie Giles, Jane Neal with Bobby Rogers, Raylyn Flowers with Morus Hammer, and Sonja Chandler with Joe Wash.
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Hughes, Jr
Podeo
Nancy Martin
Rickie Giles
Jane Neal
Bobby Rogers
Raylyn Flowers
Morus Hammer
Sonja Chandler
Joe Wash
Planning and Keeping Reunion in Smooth Operation
Stamford citizens coordinate the Texas Cowboy Reunion two months ahead with W G Swenson as president and a full slate of officers and chairmen. The effort is a community project driven by planning, cooperation and many volunteers to ensure a flawless show.
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Stamford
Citizens Asked to Go Slow on Watering Lawns and Gardens
Stamford residents are urged to conserve water amid excessive heat as pumping capacity is strained. Gracie Bowdry said water from lakes will be used to sprinkle the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds and residents should limit lawn and garden sprinkling.
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Stamford
Gracie
School Transfers Due By August First
Everett Beaver county superintendent of Jones county urges that students transferring to a different district must file by August 1. He asks all parents to call in July to determine transfer need and, if required, submit the application to the county superintendent on or before August 1.
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Everett Beaver
Jones County
Beaver
Nathan Lindley Burned Refueling Tractor Near Flovdada
Nathan Lindley of Stamford sustained burns Tuesday morning near Flovdada when his clothing caught fire during refueling of a tractor. He was taken to a Flodada hospital for treatment. His injuries were painful but not considered serious. W B Lindsey, father of the injured man, travelled to Floyodada to check on him.
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Nathan Lindley
Stamford
Flovdada
Flordada Hospital
W. B. Lindsey
Floyodada
Clown Lewis Blair And Educated Mule At Texas Reunion
Lewis Blair and his mule Will return to entertain the rodeo crowd at the Texas Cowboy Reunion. Blair, a skilled rodeo clown, will use his wit to divert the Brahmas in the arena and keep the event lively.
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Lewis Blair
Mule To Beat
Blair
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