Now in its 21st year, the 101 Ranch Rodeo Queen contest has attracted a record number of contestants this year, according to Betty Daine, chairman of the Queen Contest for the Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Club.

The annual competition will be held during the 101 Ranch Rodeo Aug. 18-20 at the rodeo grounds, west of the city, Daine said. She is being assisted with the competition by Robin Smith and Darlene Harrison of the Ponca City BPW Club.

For the first time, the Queen's luncheon and style show on Aug. 20 will be open to the public. Tickets may be purchased for $10 until Aug. 15 through the Chamber of Commerce office. Judging of the queen contestants' horsemanship skills will also be open to the public on Friday at 6:45 p.m. in the rodeo arena.

The 1987 101 Ranch Rodeo Queen Kristin Martin will be on hand to assist with hosting the queen contestants, and will also appear with Sam Smith, local horseman, on Channel 5's Good Morning Oklahoma from 6 to 7 a.m. on Aug. 11, promoting the 101 Ranch Rodeo.

Daine said queen contestants will arrive in Ponca City at 11 o'clock on the opening day of the 101 Ranch Rodeo, Aug. '18, and will ride in the parade through downtown Ponca City at 5:30 that evening. They will also ride in the grand entry each night of the rodeo and participate in the coronation of the 1988101 Ranch Rodeo Queen midway through the rodeo on Saturday night.

The queen contestants will be judged 50 percent on horsemanship, 25 percent on personality and 25 per-cent on poise and appearance.

The winning queen will receive a Barrel Racing saddle from Grace Memorial Chapel, courtesy of Forrest Miles; a silver buckle from Group One Realtors and two dozen roses from Creative Flowers, as well as a trophy. All trophies will be provided by Ball's Trophy and En-graving, courtesy Jim Ball.

The first runner-up in the com-petition will receive $100 Savings Bond from Security Bank and a silver buckle from Eddie Douglas Auction & Real Estate. $75 savings bonds will go to the second and third runners-up, as well as silver buck-les. Pioneer Bank & Trust and Frontier Federal Savings & Loan will provide the savings bonds and Marcia Hickman of International Tours of Ponca City, and Dawson & Hart Smith of Cornerstone Restaurant, will provide the silver buckles.
The fourth runner-up will be given a $50 savings bond, courtesy American National Bank and First National Bank and a silver buckle furnished by Dorothy Lively of Marvel Makery, and Evelyn Pederson of Shelter Ins.

The Ponca City BPW Club will furnish a trophy for Miss Congeniality, and Ponca City Rodeo Foundation will provide a silver buckle for the contestant selling the most tickets to the 101 Ranch Rodeo.

Ponca City FFA School Barn will furnish stables for the queen contestant's horses and judges accommodations will be provided by Jay Miller of Miller Market.
Dining accommodations will be supplied by Dawson and Hart Smith of The Kettle; Rod Trant of El Palacio and the Rodeo Foundation will host the queens' luncheon on Saturday.

The queen contestants will be entertained by members of the Ponca City BPW Club while in Ponca City, Daine said. For further information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce office.

Fourteen Area Women Vying For 101 Rodeo Queen Title

Fourteen young area horsewomen will be participating for the title of 1988 101 Ranch Rodeo Queen during the annual 101 Ranch Rodeo which kicks off here Aug. 18 in the 101 Ranch Rodeo Arena.

These queen contestants will be appearing at Wal-Mart, Food Ware-house, Brace Books & More and McVay's Outfitters between 1 and 2 o'clock on the afternoon of Aug. 19 to sell tickets and autograph programs for the rodeo, according to Betty Daine, chairman of the Queen Contest for the Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Club. Working with Daine on the commit-tee are Robin Smith and Darlene Harrison of the local club. Rex Kenslow of Kenslow Buick, Olds, Pontiac, Cadillac & GMC is assisting with arrangements for the queen contest, it was announced.

Daine said for the first time, the Queen's luncheon and style show on Aug. 20 will be open to the public. Tickets may be purchased for $10 until Aug. 15 through the Chamber of Commerce office. Judging of the queen contestant's horsemanship skills will also be open to the public on Friday evening at 6:45 in the rodeo arena.
Kristin Martin, the reigning 101 Ranch Rodeo Queen, will be on hand to assist with hosting this year's contestants during the competition.

Hosting the contestants during their stay here will be Ruth Bocox, Janie Clinton, Darlene Harrison, Letha Grassman and Robin Smith, all members of the Ponca City BPW Club.

Daine said queen contestants are expected to arrive in Ponca City by 11 o'clock Thursday. They will ride in the parade through downtown Ponca City at 5:30 Thursday evening and will also ride in the grand entry each night of the rodeo and participate in the coronation of the 1988 101 Ranch Rode Queen midway through- the rodeo on Saturday night.

The young horsewomen will be judged 50 percent on horsemanship, 25 percent on personality and 25 percent on poise and appearance.

The winning queen will receive a Barrel Racing saddle from Grace Memorial Chapel, courtesy of For-rest Miles; a silver buckle from Group One Realtors and two dozen roses from Creative Flowers, as well as a trophy. All trophies will be provided by Ball's Trophy and En-graving, courtesy Jim Ball.

The first runner-up in the com-petition will receive $100 Savings Bond from Security Bank and a silver buckle from Eddie Douglas Auction & Real Estate. $75 savings bonds will go to the second and third runners-up, as well as silver buckles. Pioneer Bank & Trust and Frontier Savings & Loan will provide the savings bonds and Marcia Hickman of International Tours of Ponca City, and Dawson & Hart Smith of Cornerstone Restaurant, will provide the silver buckles.

The fourth runner-up will be given a $50 savings bond, courtesy American National Bank and First National Bank and a silver buckle furnished by Dorothy Lively of Marvel Makery, and Evelyn Pederson of Shelter Ins.

The Ponca City BPW Club will furnish a trophy for Miss Congeniality and Ponca City Rodeo Foundation will provide a silver buckle for the contestant selling the most tickets to the 101 Ranch Rodeo.

Ponca City FFA School Barn will furnish stables for the queen contestant's horses and judges accommodations will be provided by Jay Miller of Miller Market.

Dining accommodations will be supplied by The Kettle; Rod Trant of El Palacio and Todd Wade of Pizza Hut. The Rodeo Foundation will host the queen's luncheon on Saturday.

For further information, pleas contact the Rodeo Foundation at the Chamber of Commerce office.

Tina Jolene Bales of Sayre was crowned 1988 101 Ranch Rodeo Queen during Saturday's performance.