Looking Back

September 1995: Comanche Springs Art Association members, shown here during ribbon cutting ceremonies at the Wheels and Frills Museum, have taken an active role in beautifying Fort Stockton. Pictured are: (l-r) Norene Joplin; Mary K. Mills, secretary; Ruth Hardgrove; Wilma Shuster; Nita Henderson, vice president; Ora Mae Meli, president; Katherine McKenzie; Alanzo Martinez and Elodia Gonzales.

September 1982 issue: Panther quarterback Van Watson (12) hit on six of his first seven passes Friday for 87 yards and two long strikes which set up Fort Stockton touchdowns by Richard Morales (20), shown throwing a key block for Watson here.

September 1971 issue: FS CHOIR OFFICERS -- Shown here are the newly elected officers of the Fort Stockton High School a capella choir. Officers are (seated, L-R) Time Castle, president; Lali Rivera, secretary treasurer; Mike Duerksen, reporter; and Nida Ford, robe engineer. On the back row are (L-R) Billy Glaze, robe engineer; Bayta Rainwater, librarian; Gail Weatherby, alto section leader; and Steve McKenzie, bass section leader.

September 1962 issue: THOSE WHO DARE – Mrs. A.C. Atkins, president of the Magno Usui Study Club, shown at left, was honored at the president’s day-guest day program which opened the season for the club. “Those Who Dare” will be the general subject of programs during the year. Other officers, shown left to right, are Mrs. Frank Baker, vice-president; Mrs. Alpheus Harral, treasurer; Mrs. M. S. Calhoun, recording secretary and reporter; Mrs. Walter Holcombe, parliamentarian; and Mrs. Omer D. Price, corresponding secretary.

August 1982 issue: Refreshment Break – Children taking part in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church pilot program, “The Mass and You,” take time out for refreshments. Children pictured facing the camera at the front table at left are Sal Hernandez and Elva Carrasco. At right are Jacqueline Holguin, Michael Macias.

August 1975 issue: YAY, IT’S FINALLY OUT!” The long-awaited event of any Fort Stockton High School student’s summer, the annual “Howdy Party” was held Thursday evening at Fort Stockton High School. During the party, students picked up their 1975 Panther yearbook, and enjoyed an autograph party. Selling the annuals (from left are Editor Stephanie Smith, Armando Ramirez, Diane Prien and Grant Bloom.

Aug. 1965 issue: FS TWISTERS – Pictured above are members of the Fort Stockton Twisters softball team which won second place in last weekend’s tournament here. Ballinger won the final game 4-3. In front row, (L-R) are Lawanda Wilson, Melba Draper, Charles Marthin (coach), Irma Reid, Mickie Martin. Standing: Barbara Freeman, Loyce Lang, Mary Lou Hursh, Doris Meadows, Wilma Sanders, Gay Neel Ham, Jessie Jenkins, Correne Irwin. The team will play in the Big Lake Tournament this weekend.

August 1966 issue: FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE – Nine Fort Stockton Lions Club members received perfect attendance awards at a noon luncheon last week. Present to receive their awards were, front row (L-R) G.L. Ray, E.F. Triplett, Howard Colson Sr., and Delmon Hodges. Back row, Walter Buenger, L.V. Arnett, Michael Walling and Paul Counts. Albert D’Andrea was not present to receive his award.

July 2001 issue: Lynaugh Unit Assistant Warden Paul Morales tees up while Sergeant Cornoyer looks on during the special Olympics benefit golf scramble. July 2001 issue: Officers of the Ft.

July 1992 issue: RANGE JUDING CONTEST WINNERS from the Pecos County 4-H team were (back, left to right) Duwain Vinson, Stewart Robbins, Phillip Peacock and Laree Vinson. Front, left to right, are Phillip Vinson, Timothy Hayter, Joe Bob Hayter and Dusty Dulaney.