November 2021

It is important to note than an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Fort Stockton sure put on an exciting Halloween. There were many trunk-n-treats, costume contest, pumpkins patches, and Halloween parties. The candy begins to mount up. You soon realize something has to be done with the mountain of candy. Even though it’s fun, it’s probably not the best idea to eat it all. So this year, after sorting through your favorites, why not find something else to do with the rest? Give my ideas a try.

• 1 18 ½ oz. package of candy corn • 1-½ cups peanut butter • 1 14oz.

November 1967 issue: FFA LEADERS – Four of these cheerful Fort Stockton students are the nucleus of the local chapter of FFA, and Mary Hayter (second from the right) was recently chosen sweetheart of the group. Her brother, Bob Hayter, (center) is the new chapter president. Other officers (at left) are Paul Weatherby, vice-president, and David White, secretary. David Davis (right) is the treasurer.

Dear Neil: Do I need to worry about mistletoe? If so, how can I eliminate it? Mistletoe is a parasitic plant. That means that it draws life out of the branches of afflicted trees, and it’s definitely is a concern when you’re growing trees that are highly susceptible to it (cedar, elms, bois d’arc, oaks and pecans, among others).

Ahead of the Halloween holiday, the First United Methodist Church held a community-wide Pumpkin Party in Fort Stockton on Oct. 30.

Up and down Main Street in Fort Stockton, businesses were getting into the Halloween spirit on Friday, Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. by handing out candy and other treats to families. Businesses owners and employees did not shy away from dressing up; there were a variety of costumes including mad scientists, unicorns, witches and TV/movie characters. Storefronts were also decked out for the occasion. Photos by Megan Wehring