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Show Sponsoring Club of Salinas PRC A Rodeo is 36 This Year Hie Salina Riding Chib which sponsors the traditional Fourth of July Rodeo, will mark its 36th year in 1983. The dub was organized in 1947 with Reed Hansen as president and approximately 17 members. The first July 4 Rodeo was a affair held 'in 1962 and bodsted a $100 purse.' In contrast the 1983 Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association Rodeo which runs two nights will provide prizes totaling approximately $1,500. two-da- y . In the early 1960s the dub, under President George Monroe, sponsored several two-da-y quarter horse shows as well as a number of wild horse chases in the East Desert. Several colts captured on those chases were prizes in a colt catch event at the rodeo. All horse July 4 parades were held in Salina in the mid 1960s when the Buss Carson Champion Come ship Rodeo appeared. McKay Rob- -' erts was president of the Riding Chib at that time. hours were logged by members who also made numerous donations to community projects. Purse in the rodeo had climbed to $120 added in 1968 with team tying an additional event. Joe Deaton was president in 1969. Improvements to the concession stands were made at Ralph Baker was dub president in 1977 when new bleachers and wire fencing were added to the rodeo grounds. You to Come out to the this time. New bull pens were constructed in 1981 when Alan Gurney was president. The rodeo also went from IRA to FRCA in order to draw professional top name cowboys. SAFARI MOTEL The Riding Club clubhouse was renovated in 1970 when Jeny Payne was president. Pete Owen was the stock contractor for the rodeo that year. v A new announcers stand was constructed in 1973, the first year the rodeo was associated with IRA. Met Johnson was the first announcer to occupy the booth. The Riding Club received the district Civic Betterment Award in 1974 and placed second in the state. More than 1,345 man and woman & bucking chutes, steer pens and stripping chutes. This Weekend Before or After the Great Salina Rodeo Afterward or Anytime Youd Like a Great Meal This Independence Day weekend, rodeo fans can see the Salina FRCA Rodeo Saturday at 8 p.m. and Monday at 8 p.m. A dance will follow the Saturday rodeo and fireworks are planned for after July 4ths rodeo. Salina Third Sponsoring Chicken Fry - Meal and RESTAURANT, Greg Noyes was named president in 1982 when the dub put in new Enjoy a Great The Salina Third LDS Ward will be sponsoring a chicken fry this Saturday, July 2 at 6 p.m. Salina , 529-736- 4 4 SAFARI MOTEL Cost of the dinner is by donation. The dinner will end in time for anyone to make it to the rodeo that evening on time. And RESTAURANT . Who Knows I More About I Independence j Than Your Insurance BRANDING IRON RESTAURANT 529-985- The dinner will be held at the Salina American Legion Halls park and the public is invited. t Independent at 34 N. State, Salina If Youre Reading This Ad at the Salina Rodeo, Then Wed Like to Invite Agent? Robin Miclielson I Southern Agency 1 69 E. Main Thursday, June 30, 1983 529-743- Page 6 2 |