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Rodeo Excitement Hard to Match Anywhere in Field of Sports Rodeo the unique sport with unmatched excitement, embodies that primeval thrill of an ath lete pitting his brain and skill against the cunning and strength of the animal. It has the spine tingling element of true physical danger for the participant and the color of a fiesta. All of this is rolled into a thrilling, fast moving package called "Rodeo" America's top thrill sport and a piece of living history. Rodeo, which means "round up" in Spanish, had its beginning on the ranges of California, the Southwest and Mexico. The Mex ican vaqueros were the first to throw off the cares of a long, hard day by competing with their compadres to see who could stay aboard an unbroken horse, or best rope and tie a calf. The American cowboy who followed the vaquero on the scene was just as eager to prove his skill. THE COWBOYS first compet ed among themselves, and then began challenging hands from the next ranch. Soon, the word that cowhands from neighboring ranches were going to compete with rope and horses attracted people from miles around. The first town -sponsored rodeo is said to have occurred at Pecos, Texas, in 1883. That year the cowboys were invited into town to hold their contests on the main street. (Levi Strauss had already been making his blue cowboy pants for 3 years, at this time.) In 1888, the citizens of Prescott, Arizona, built a corral and MORROW COUNTY SEPTEMBER 1 AND 2 And WRANGLER HORSE SHOW August 31 We'll Be Mighty Proud To Have You Come The Best Place in Town To Bunk Is The FLYING -A- MOTEL CONDON HWY. AND THE BEST PLACE TO SERVICE YOUR HORSELESS CARRIAGE IS JACK'S CHEVRON 294 N. Main Heppner Ph. 676-8995 charged admission to "a"' cow boy celebation. Rodeo, as we know it today, was on its way, Today, over 3,000 professional cowboys compete annually in more than 400 RCA rodeos throughout the country. Rodeo attendance appoximates 15 mil lion people each year. TOP COWHANDS travel much of the rodeo circuit, appearing in small towns and large throughout the country. Not many people realize that the cowboy pays entry fees, which may run into several thousands of dollars annually, for each event in which he participates. These fees are added to the prizes established for each event by the local rodeo management- Today, rodeo is a truly organ ized sport carried on twelve months of the year. However, the men in the big hats and Levi's who compete ' for" cash prizes are the heirs of a tradition and history that is as American as Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill. Frank Turner Seeks Senior Cowboy Title Frank Turner, Heppner old timer whose cowboy days were at their peak in 1901 to 1904, is going to enter the ro deo parade Saturday, Septem ber 2, and hopes to win the title of "Senior Cowboy" in the event. "If I am not the senior cow boy, I will be in the parade anyway," he declares. Frank and Johnnie Kenny are the only surviving cow boys of the beginning of the century here, the time of such real "he-men" cowboys as the Jones boys Gene and Newt, Ott Summers, Dave Presley, Mack Smith, Fred Crump, Guy Boyer, Henry Cannon and many others. Among widows of those who have gone on are Josie Jones, Heppner; Clara Boyer, John Day; Mrs. Fred Crump, Yak ima; and the former Mrs. Mack Smith, now Mrs. Letha -Archer, Heppner. Frank declares that Newt Jones certainly must have been one of the world's lead ing riders in the country in his time. He recalls one time that he and Newt were riding bucking horses by Willow reek at a spot that would be just about behind Frank's present home. The horse carrying Newt made a lunge and splashed into a deep hole in the creek. Both horse and rider disappear ed from sight. For a few mo ments Turner was fearful that his friend and horse were drowned for sure, but they came to the surface with Newt still in the saddle. He rode the horse out of the water and stayed on its back for another hour. Turner will' ride the Lowell Gribble's mare, Nancy, in the parade, accompanied by Barb ara Gribble on her 2-year-old colt. Both will be with the Wranglers. The aspirant for the senior cowboy title refused to divulge his age, but it will have to come out at the time of the parade. Boxed typing paper reason ably priced at the Gazette-Times. THE CORRAL GATES ARE OPEN FOLKS, AND EVERYONE'S COMING TO THE ANNUAL MORROW COUNTY RODEO SEPTEMBER 1 AND 2 WRANGLER HORSE SHOW-AUGUST 31 See The Display Of PRIZES IN OUR WINDOW We're Equipped To Serve Your Rodeo-Time Needs HALTERS REINS SADDLE BLANKETS SADDLE SOAP BRIDLES SPURS Gilliam and Bisbee Hdw. 106 E. MAT HEPPNER CLAUDE and MARGARET BUSCHKE j-r--, r i w : HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday, August 23, 1962 New State Highway Map Just Published W A,- mum The Oregon State Highway Commission is now distributing its first completely new highway map in nearly 40 years. The new version will replace a map that has been in use, with yearly al terations, since 1924. A sample of the new map was reviewed and approved in April of 19G1, and actual work started four months later. All work was done by Highway Department personnel, with the exception of the color separation which was done by a commercial shop. In all, 11 separate color draw ings were necessary to show the various details including topog raphy, parks, airports, fish hatch eries, cities and counties. The first maps came off the i press this month, exactly one year from the start of the project. This first edition will fill the bal ance of the 1962 order of about 250,000 maps. The map will again be brought up to date prior to the start of printing on next year's edition. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stroh and family of Englevale, N. Da- Koia, were nouseguests over tne week-end at the home of Mrs. Stroh's brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nels Anderson. They stopped here while on a three weeks trip through the south and on to Seattle for the World's Fair. Mr. Stroh is in the insur ance business and Mrs. Strnh la a school teacher in Englevale. JOHN VAN BELLE of Outlook, Wn is the man who furnishes stock lor ine Morrow county roaeo. He is pictured here astride Bruno, his pickup horse. John Van Belle Furnishes Stock John Van Belle of Outlook, Wn will furnish the stock for this year's Morrow county Rodeo as he has done for the three previous years, Floyd Jones, ro deo board chairman, announces. Included will be 50 horses, all saddle broncs; 12 Brahma bulls; 15 dogging steers; 15 head and heel steers; and 10 wild horses. Jones himself will furnish the cows and calves for the event. Amone the saddle broncs com ing for the event will be the famous Blizzard, voted by mem bers of the Northwest Rodeo as sociation as the Bucking Horse of the Year in 1961. Blizzard is due for action In the finals this year for the un lucky rider that draws him. Last year he barely got a workout, disposing of his rider in a matter of a second or two. Eleven Win Titles As Roping Champs rna r( tha things thnt Ipnd's particular interest to the Morrow county rodeo is the number of local men who take an aenve nart hncinpccmpn as well as ranchers and combina t i o n rancher-businessmen. An pvpnt in which thov eniov participating and which brings delight to tne crowds is me mor row County Amateur can Hop ing, started in 1950. Names of the winners are weii- Imraim thrmiphflllt the COUntV. First tn pnntnrp thp title Was W. O. George in 1950, followed by Archie Murchison in laoi. Don Greenup cla i m e d the championship in 1952 and the present rocieo Doara cnairman, Floyd Jones, was winner in 1953. Following in order were bod ommnll 1 Qd Hnwnrrl Brvant. 1955; Roice Fulleton, 1956; Don Evans, 1957; Neil Beamer, 1958; Rod Murray, 1959; and Ron Cur- n, 1960. Thp 19fil chamuion in this fharlps Dalv. Who will be the winner at the 19C2 rodeo? Going with the honor of being the victor in the event is the beautiful handmade sa d d 1 e, made by Hamley and Company, Ponrllotnn nnri nrpspntpd bv Kin- zua Corporation. It is a valuable and cherished prize ior me win ner. This year's saddle is on display with other prizes in the Gilliam and Bisbee Hardware window. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Guild, son Bob and daughter Mary Lee of Snohomish, Wash., were guests last week at the homes of the J. O. Hagers and James Hagers in Heppner, and with the Homer Hagers in Hermiston. Mrs. Guild will be remembered as the form er Mary Patterson, a neice of Mrs. Hager. THERE'LL BE THRILLS AND SPILLS At The MORROW COUNTY RODEO YOU'RE NEVER SURE WHAT MAY HAPPEN AT THE RODEO WHEN LEATHER-PULLIN' COWBOYS MATCH THEIR SKILL WITH WILD STEERS AND BUCKING BRONCS. But You're Sure In Your Insurance Program When You Deal With C. A. Ruggles Agency HEPPNER PH. 676-9625 Planning a wedding, anniver sary, reception or special party? The Gazette-Times carries all forms of social announcements and invitations. Special orders filled promptly. Morrow County -it! September 1 and 2 Roundup your friends. Let's all go to the RODEO Heppner Hardware and ELECTRIC imp VMIOIS We've Got A Show That We're Proud to Present-And One That You're Sure To Enjoy Whether You're A Rider Or A Spectator. The Morrow County Rodeo Is 40 Years Old And Rated One Of The Best And Fastest-Moving. Morrow County Rocieo SEPTEMBER 1 AND 2 RODEO GROUNDS, HEPPNER Wrangler Horse Show FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Showing The Pride of Morrow County HANK OF vHzastern Oregon MEMBER, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION