, 1935-07-04
CELEBRATIONS.
MARK FOURTH
OVER TEXAS.
Puts On Boots
And Spurs to Take
Principal Part In
Annual Rodeo

Led by Governor James v. Alfred,
Texans took the day off Thursday to
celebrate the Fourth of July In var
ious ways.
At least Is rodeos, sporting events
typical Of the western part Of the
state. we're on the list Of the days
activities. Chief among these was the
Annual Cowboys Reunion at SIAM
fd#d where Governor Alfred was
equipped with boots. spurs, big hat
and q horse.
VIII Rogers dropped in at the re-
union Wednesday and made a hand
in the arena. Before departing for
Claremore, Oklahoma, the cowboy
Aumorist said the rodec was a good
Cne."
Etex Sold on Share Wealth
Another big range classic was at
Pecos. where on July 4, 1888, the
worlds first rodeo was staged. A
carload OF wild longhcrns from Mex
leo we're on hand to make 1t inter
tsting for the cowhands.
Other rodeos were at Olney, Elec-
ira, Graham, Henrietta, Lake Paul
ire, Cnear Quanah), Sudann Morton,
canadian, Clarendon, Berger, Here
Acrd, Dalhart and EStelline.
\ Although plans for Senator Huey
Long Of Louisiana to speak at Long
view didn't work out because the
senator had pressing business across
the state line, a share-the-wealth
speech was on the program in that
East Texas town. The Rev. @. X.
lSmith. share-the-wealth organizer.
Twas the speaker. A double-header
West Dixie Baseball game. a water
carnival, bathing revue. a golf tour
nament and the opening Of a 30-day
dog race meet also were on Long
views program.
At Amarillo, center Of the spring
dust and drought plaques. speed
boat races drew entries from six
states. The Amarillo City lake was
the site. and Il was the first boat rae
Ing event ever staged in the Pan
i&ndle city.
Picnics Popular
An outbcard motor race at the
municipal harbor with outstanding
racers Of the southwest competing
was the feature Of Beaumont's cele-
bratiCn. Other events there included
a baby parade. a holiday parade, a
water carnival and fireworks.
A picnic for the combined veter-
ans organizations headed San An
|tonio's list Of events. Patriotic events
included the firing Of Salutes by the
military posts in the San Antonio
lsection and by c. NJ. I. c. students
2at Camp Bulls.
Lake Worth was the chief point
sof interest at Fort Worth, where
bathing revues. a pyrotechnical dis
play. a pageant by 800 children. div
ling, swimming. golfing, rogue con-
tests and picnics were on the pro-
gram.
Beat racing on Lake Wichita was
the feature Of the celebration at
Wichita Falls. and baseball and golf
were on the program at the neigh
boring city Of Vernon.
III Carnival Spirit I'm Air
The q miles OF beach at Calves
fon was wide open TO pleasure seek
.crS and fishermen. A Shrine flag
raising ceremony. fireworks and
Band music also were on the pro-
Dram az the Gulf city.
The oil field workers union picnic
PAUSED much interest in the Goose
Greek section, and Freeport had a
aig barbecue on the program on
&lch Lieutenant Governor Woodul
sd former Gov. Ross Sterling were
principal speakers.
A Mardi Gras program was on the
slate az Slaton. between the edge
of the plains and Lubbock. It con-
sisted OF a parade. basket dinner and
pm historical pageant.
A state park dedication az Crock
ktt aroused wide interest.
Many persons from Texas join
ed their neighbcrs from Arkansas
and Louisiana in a celebration a.
Shreveport. where the carnival spirit
fwas in the air.