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CONVAIRIETY
July I, 1953
RODEO WRANGLERS—Scenes from CRA rodeo put on as main event of
annual Juneteenth party indicate that 100-degree plus temperatures had little
effect on energies of the broncs. At center is a portion of the more than 1,000
spectators. I. L. Dowdy, CRA ranch manager and a judge for the rodeo per-
formers, looks over crowd as he waits for next rider to hit the dust. Performers
were from CRA riding and roping activities.
A GOOD TIME—At right, Leamon Osborne,
Jr., 3, Verdelle Osborne, 7, and Cathryn, 4,
choldren of Leamon Willie Osborne, Dept. 25-4,
watch rodeo at the Juneteenth party. In photo
at left, Emmett Hall, Dept. 25-3, keeps an eye
on the children at dinner time.
1,200 Families Enjoy Baseball,
Barbecue on Juneteenth Day
Approximately 1,200 Convair
FW families observed Juneteenth
Day (June 19) at the Convair
Recreation Association ranch
southwest of the city, according to
F. F. Foster, CRA plant-wide rec-
reation committee chairman.
Included on the program was an
All-Star baseball game played by
the CRA Little League team mem-
bers, and a rodeo produced by par-
ticipants in the CRA riding activ-
ity and directed by Commissioner
Jimmy Shackelford.
But refreshments and a barbe-
cue dinner were the biggest hits:
barbecue beef and all the trim-
mings, including baked beans,
onions, bread by the bushel, potato
salad and so on.
Biggest event of the day for the
children, however, was a moon-
light hayride on CRA’s haywagon.
When hunger and thirst were
slated—and the hayrides ended—
they traipsed home looking for-
ward to another Juneteenth Day
another year.
A letter of thanks from repre-
sentatives of the guests said, in
part:
“We take great pleasure in this
attempt to express the sentiments
of all who attended our Juneteenth
Party.
“Mere words are inadequate to
explain how all enjoyed the best
party of all. Juneteenth of ’53 will
be a cherished memory.
“Each of us sends his profound
thanks.”
Halt Called in
SD Dance Classes
Ballroom dancing classes at
Convair San Diego were suspend-
ed June 29 to permit both dancers
and instructors a short vacation
before start of summer sessions
July 13, Ellen Andreasen, CRA
commissioner announced.
“To permit weekend family out-
ings during the summer months
we will offer juvenile classes on
Tuesday and Wednesday morn-
ings,” Miss Andreasen said. “Chil-
dren’s classes will include tap
and acrobatic at 10 a.m. and bal-
let-acrobatic combination at 11
a.m. for children seven years and
younger. In addition, the usual
program will continue on Satur-
day mornings.”
Two new classes in ballroom
dancing will be offered on Thurs-
day evenings. A teen-ager class
in beginning Fox Trot and Swing
at 7:30 p.m., and Fox Trot-Latin
combination class for adults at
8:30 p.m. for those interested in
a refresher course and new steps
in Tango, Rhumba and Samba.
“This program offers a chance
for everyone to find out what fun
dancing can be and presents the
opportunity at a very low cost to
Convair employees and their fam-
ilies regardless of age,” Miss An-
dreasen continued.
Enrollment in any of the classes
may be made by calling Grace
McGrath at T-0975.
Movie on Nassau
To Be Shown July 2
A special movie showing the
vacation possibilities of the island
of Nassau will be shown at 12:15
p. m. tomorrow (July 2) in Con-
vair FW’s conference room 17, col.
75-C.
Many employees have asked for
information on Nassau vacations
and a member of the Nassau De-
velopment Board will be on hand
to answer questions, according
to L. L. Jarl, employee activities
coordinator.
“Those employees whose lunch
periods fall within this 45 minutes
are invited to attend,” Jarl says.
“Employees who do not lunch at
this hour may obtain information
at the vacation planning desk in
employee service section of Per-
sonnel department.”
San Diegoan Lands
40-Pound Sea Bass
Convair SD friends of Jerry
Connor (Dept. 24) were talking
this week of that “big one” that
didn’t get away after Connor
boated a 40-pound white sea bass
recently.
Connor, fishing with a Convair
party off the Coronado Islands,
landed the big fish after a 25 min-
ute battle. It was the largest
catch of the day for the party
that reported “just fair” luck.
The San Diego angler reports
it is his biggest catch so far this
year and approaches the weight
of a 44-pounder he caught some
three years ago. The anglers were
fishing from the “Sammy” piloted
by S. S. Marshall (Dept. 70).
CRA Activities
(CRA stands for Convair Recreation Association, an organi-
zation to' which all Convair employees belong. Financed by
proceeds from candy and soft drink machines in the plant, the
association is run by a Council of employees who are commis-
sioners of various activities. The association is run by em-
ployees for the benefit and recreation of employees. All
Convair people should feel free to join any of the groups such
as are listed on this page or to suggest organization of new
activities.)
Fort Worth
ARCHERY—H. L. Lucas, commissioner, ext. 6210. Open shooting from 2 to 5
p. m. for every one each Sunday at CRA ranch. Range is reserved from 6 to 10
p. m. each Tuesday for advanced archers.
BADMINTON—R. S. Sprague, commissioner, ext. 3146. Activity discontinued
until Fall.
BALLROOM DANCING—I. M. Pemberton, commissioner, ext. 3121.
BAND—Rehearsals at 7 :15 p. m. each Thursday at CRA center.
BASEBALL—Jack Brittain, commissioner, phone LO-2959.
BASKETBALL—Ed Tucknies, commissioner, phone SU-5139. Second shift, W. D.
Martin, ext. 6161.
BRIDGE—Wendell Eldred, commissioner, ext. 4239. Regular sessions at 7:30
p. m. each Friday, CRA center.
CAMERA—L. S. Orrick, commissioner, ext. 2100. Second shift, Aaron Murray,
director, ext. 4243. Regular meeting July 6 at 7:30, CRA center. Intermediate
group meeting 7:30 p. m. July 13, CRA center.
CHECKERS, CHESS, DOMINOES—J. E. Pair, commissioner, ext. 6116.
CHORAL—Roy Cantrell, commissioner, ext. 5120. Sing-song from 11 :20 to
11:45 a. m. each Wednesday in Dept. 31 and each Monday and Tuesday at 50
foot aisle, Col. 71-R.
DRAMA—E. S. Brown, commissioner, ext. 5245. Monthly meeting, 8 p. m. July
9 at CRA Playhouse, 2966 Park Hill Dr.
FISHING—Bill Parrish, commissioner, ext. 5296.
GOLF—Fred Foster, commissioner, ext. 3261.
HORSESHOES—Finn Wahl, commissioner, ext. 3132. Activity during lunch
periods only.
HUNTING—Bill Parrish, commissioner, ext. 5280.
ICE SKATING—Glenn Carter, commissioner, ext. 5280. Activity discontinued
until September.
LITTLE LEAGUE—A. K. Lawley, commissioner, ext. 4293.
MODEL AIRPLANE—R. J. Heist, commissioner, ext. 3242. Practice flying 5 :30
p. m. July 1 at CRA flying circle.
MODEL RAILROAD—Frank Chaddock, commissioner, ext. 5138. Meetings at
7 :30 p. m. each Tuesday (work night) and Thursday (operating night) at CRA
center.
MOVIES—Miscellaneous movies each Monday during lunch period at 50 foot
aisle. Serial on Wednesdays.
RADIO—Robert Raines, commissioner, ext. 7268.
RIDING—Jimmy Shackelford, commissioner, ext. 3184. For schedule of adult
and children’s classes, contact CRA office, ext. 5141. Rental horses available
daily.
ROPING—Jimmy Shackelford, commissioner, ext. 3184. Roping at 2:30 p. m.
Sundays at 9 :30 a. m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 :30 p. m. Wednesday and Fridays
at CRA ranch.
SOFTBALL—Jack Brittain, commissioner, phone LO-2959.
SQUARE DANCING—Ross Carney, commissioner, ext. 3155. Dancing every
Monday at Northside Recreation Building, 18th and Harrington. Beginners 7 to 8
p. m. Advanced 8 to 10 p. m.
STAMP AND COIN—J. D. White, commissioner, ext. 2250. Regular meeting
for both groups at 7 :45 p. m. on first and third Tuesdays, CRA center.
TABLE TENNIS—John Rangel, commissioner, ext. 5141. Home phone WE-5246.
Table tennis at 7:30 p. m. July 14 at CRA center.
TENNIS—Terry Stephens, commissioner, ext. 514. Play each Tuesday and
Thursday from 7 to 10 p. m. Forest Park Courts. Instruction 7 to 8 p. m. Tuesdays.
VOLLEYBALL—H. L. Shaw, commissioner, ext. 5141. Play from 7 to 9:30
p. m. Tuesdays at City Recreation Building, 215 West Vickery.
WASHER PITCHING—Hugh Pennington, commissioner, ext. 3137. Summer
washer pitching “singles” tournament 2 p. m. July 11 City Recreation Building,
215 West Vickery.
Daingerfield
BOWLING—Velma Lilley, commissioner, ext. 368.
DOMINOES AND CHECKERS—H. S. Mauldin, commissioner, ext. 418.
HORSESHOES—P. G. Wells, commissioner.
HUNTING & FISHING—J. F. Turner, commissioner, ext. 328, 463.
MODEL AIRPLANES—J. R. Southard, commissioner, ext. 446.
PISTOLS & RIFLES—E. C. Frye, commissioner.
WASHERS—Pete Ball, commissioner, ext. 418.
Archers, Pistol Shots, Riflemen
To Compete in Novelty Event
Choose your weapons!
Convair SD sportsmen, be they archers, riflemen or pistol shots,
will be doing that this weekend, Sunday, July 5, in the first novelty
shoot to combine the talents of these three activities.
Each contestant will use his own chosen weapon, aiming at targets
standard for his particular sport. Prizes will go to the best scorers
in different handicap divisions.
CRA Commissioner Ash Bishop will run the event with assistance
from Eddie Generas of the Archery Club and Jerry Schultz of the
Gun Club.
“There is no entry fee,” Bishop announced. “Just show up at
Gillespie Field near El Cajon by noon, and bring your shooting irons
or your bow, CRA will supply ammunition for the pistol and rifle
shooters.”
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