Old Glory Residents Attend Denton Wedding
In Old Glory Texas showers dropped about an inch, swelling totals nearby to near two inches. Denton hosted the wedding of Brenda Vahlenkamp and Mark Etheridge, with Virgil Vahlenkamp family ties noted and many locals visiting over the weekend.
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Old Glory
Denton
Oren Baldree
Marcene
Herbert Vahlenkewnp
Virgil Vahlenkamp
Brenda
Mark Etheridge
Rockdale
June Rainfall Short of Normal in Stamford Area
A brief drought lingered as showers failed to reach normal levels for June. Total rainfall reached 3.1 inches after 16 inches on June 21 and 6.5 inches on June 22 24, leaving year to date at 8.91 inches about 3.5 inches below the 12.45 inch normal through June.
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Stamford
Texas Cowboy Reunion poet Walt Cousins tribute poem
Walt Cousins of Dallas, a poet and historian for the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association, published a tribute poem in July 1938 for the Cowboy Reunion. The verse recalls Stamford, July Fourth celebrations, and pard memories, preserving frontier imagery and a longing for reunion.
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Walt Cousin
Dallas
Radford Grocery News
Rad
Symbols Painted on Horses Mark Indian Warriors Peaces and Feats
Indians used symbolic horse paintings to mark events. A notable symbol, the Upside Down Right Handprint in red on the right shoulder, signified courage and a message of death. The motif evolved into revenge after Colonel Wright's troops killed and captured hundreds of Appaloosa horses.
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West
Wright
Road repair bids for Farm to Market W344 in Jones County
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation invites bids July 26 27 for reconstructing 2.2 miles of Farm to Market Road W344 from US 83 277 to PM 600 between Hawley and Abilene. The project will involve lime stabilization work.
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Roger Welsch
Abilene
C. M. Kitchell
Jones County
State Department of Highways and Public Transporta
Hawley
Portrait of a Warrior Horse Red Cloth Ties and Hunting Prayers
The text describes a horse used in combat and hunting with signs of death in its tail and forelock. Mane clusters prevent entanglement in weapons, and red cloth ties protect the tail from grasping enemies. Hunting horses bear symbols and a hunting prayer on the hindquarters seeking the Great Spirit’s favor and the hunter’s safe return with meat.
Bull Riding Draws Beginners for Rodeo Thrills
The Brahma Bull riding event attracts the most beginner rodeo entrants. Newcomers have a better chance to win since spurring the bull is not required. Despite higher injury risk, the event holds unmatched appeal for true adventure seekers in the arena.
Blood, Living Locomotive to Bull in Rodeo Commentary
An article explains why pickup men are not used in bull riding due to bulls’ ornery nature and the clown’s role in diverting the animal. It notes riders fear sharp hooves and kicks, and recalls 1975 film footage by the American Quarter Horse Association for a documentary on the modern American cowboy.
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The
American Quarter Horse Association
We Are Able to Offer The Recreation Vehicle Owner
A promotional notice touts a large protection package for recreational vehicle owners with a single easy to swallow premium and broad coverage aimed at simplifying policy choices.
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