Butler Eagle newsboys visit with a couple cowboys during the North Washington Rodeo in August 1964. Pictured, from left, are Mike Robinson of Valencia, pickup man Armbuse Carter of Chipley, Fla., Charles Anderson of Saxonburg, Roger Gibson of Butler and rodeo producer Foy Reynolds of Bonifay, Fla. The 50th annual event kicked off Monday evening with a parade, and competition began Tuesday. The all-professional rodeo will run through Saturday. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 4 to 12, and are free to children 3 and under.