More than aįew menfolks expected training planes to be falling out of the sky with Some thought it a grand development, especially the younger That the WASPs were coming spread like a prairie fire across Central Move her WASP program to this new, nearly ideal West Texas facility. So when the British pilot training programĬeased at Sweetwater's Avenger Field, Cochran seized the opportunity to That the first "class" of WASPs trained on an airfield south of Houston.īut conditions there, in the view of program head, Jacqueline Cochran, Getting into the history or politics of this program, let's note only Government's program to train women pilots to ferry militaryĪircraft and perform other flying services began in 1942.
Were at that time only WASPs in training. Pilots (originally Women's Auxiliary Service Pilots).
Were a species to themselves-the WASPs, the Women Air Force Service They were, as anticipated, beautiful creatures, with tiny waists, and naturally graceful fliers. We even knew which day, and almost the hour.Īctually, a strong wind out of the southeast brought them over the But they hardly were prepared for the great WASP invasion of ( adapted from an article, “The Day the WASPs Landed,” by Herschel Whittington, published in Dispatch magazine, July/August 1990)įolks in West Texas have grown accustomed to wasps-they deal with themĮvery day. Popular singles include “Ain’t Dead Yet,” “The Shrimp’s on the Plate,” “Way Too Soon,” and “Back in My Texas Home.”įor reservations or more information, contact the Lumberyard at 32. They have released four CDs: Off the Beaten Trail, Ain’t Dead Yet, ‘Bout Time, and Hot Texas Swing Band. Over the past few years, they have created a name for themselves by winning such awards as the Academy of Western Artists’ 2013 Western Swing Song of the Year, “Way Too Soon.” Their CDs, Ain’t Dead Yet (2016) and Off the Beaten Trail (2017) were both finalists for Western Swing Album of the Year, and the City of Austin proclaimed October 17, 2013, “Hot Texas Swing Band Day.” Some of their songs may remind you of Asleep at the Wheel-or even Bob Wills-but others have their own distinctive sound, combining traditional western swing with rockabilly, Latin, and modern beats. Also from Austin, this band is one of the best Texas Swing bands in the country. The Hot Texas Swing Band makes its debut at the Lumberyard Saturday. Top singles include “Carolina Morning,” “July, You Are a Woman,” “Careless,” “Hearts from Above.” and “Long Road to Nowhere.” They have released five mainstream albums: Careless (2007), Naïve (2008), Live at Billy Bob’s Texas (2009), Raise My Glass (2011), and Hearts from Above (2014). Micky and the Motorcars are a hot alternative Texas country band originally from Idaho but now based in Austin. On Friday night, it’s Micky and the Motorcars and on Saturday the Hot Texas Swing Band. It’s midsummer’s eve tonight, the weather is hot, and so will the music be this weekend at the Lumberyard with two popular bands in town. MICKY & THE MOTORCARS, HOT TEXAS SWING BAND AT LUMBERYARD THIS WEEKEND Only three opponents scored on them, and only one, Big Spring, was able to win, that by 18-12. Just to show they weren’t tired out, the Roscoe lads played Snyder a basketball game Thanksgiving night, and also won over them.įor the season, Roscoe won 8 of 9 games and scored 179 points to their opponents’ 60. The generalship of Cecil Smith would have done credit to any college player and the entire line played a great game against their much heavier college opponents. Behind perfect interference, Sam Fitzhugh made several long runs, and Jack Johnson and Schley Copeland played the game of their lives. But during the second half, it was a different story. outplayed Roscoe in the first half and were leading 17 to 13 at the half. The game furnished several thrills that kept the crowd in a high pitch of excitement. Roscoe high school closed its season in glorious fashion Thanksgiving Day by defeating the Abilene Christian College reserves on the Roscoe field 26 to 17. (from The Roscoe Times, December 1, 1922)
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