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LOOKING BACK - September 1983

3 years ago By News Staff

Hoping To Ride – Children at Alamo Elementary are trying out the fire truck in hopes their class is victorious in a contest in which the winning class gets a ride on the big red fire engine. The class with the most parents attending an Open House Monday will get the opportunity. Pictured on the fire truck (l-r) in kindergarten classes are Tatiana Valenzuela, Madalyn Ward, Becca Franco, Josh Burnham, and Brandon Hutson. First graders (l-r) are Kerry Wofford, Jonathan Espino, Jill Mitchell, and Jason Franco.

September 1983 issue: Hoping To Ride – Children at Alamo Elementary are trying out the fire truck in hopes their class is victorious in a contest in which the winning class gets a ride on the big red fire engine. The class with the most parents attending an Open House Monday will get the opportunity. Pictured on the fire truck (l-r) in kindergarten classes are Tatiana Valenzuela, Madalyn Ward, Becca Franco, Josh Burnham, and Brandon Hutson. First graders (l-r) are Kerry Wofford, Jonathan Espino, Jill Mitche

LOOKING BACK - September 1973

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September 1973 issue: RUNBACK – Charles Johnson appears headed for the promised land on this kickoff return, but his time was already beginning to run out. Crane Players out of the picture rushed in to bring down the fleet Panther safety man. Other Panthers in the photo are (L-R) Randy Pogue (40), David Nunez (62) and Del Mack Ward (80).

LOOKING BACK - August 2000

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Fort Stockton Pioneer Photos are from the Fort Stockton Pioneer archives at the Pioneer’s office located at 210 N. Nelson St.

August 2000 issue: Gabryela Acosta, a second grader at Apache, gets a little help from her teacher Hortencia Aguilar with a math problem. Fort Stockton schools opened for the new year on Tuesday, August 15.

LOOKING BACK - August 1987

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Opening The New Radio Shack – Gary Weddle and his staff held grand opening ceremonies, complete with official ribbon cutting on Friday morning for the new American Energy of Pecos County Radio Shack dealership, at 1301 West Dickinson Blvd. Weddle and his parents have purchased the inventory of the Radio Shack formerly operated by Chris and Clayton Alexander in a downtown location, and the family operation in Fort Stockton’s new Radio Shack authorized dealer. Shirley Weddle, Gary’s mother, cut the ribbon to make it official. Shown are (L-R) Debbie Black, Anita Ballard; Laura Holland, Mrs.

Looking Back - August 1979

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ALL STAR GIRLS – Members of the Fort Stockton All-Star team that played in the United Girls Softball Association tournament in Abilene were, front row left to right: Becky Natividad, Rachel Morales, Crissy Natividad, Kelley Majors, and Karen Moore. On the back row, left to right are Loretta Garrison, Elva Lujan, Anabelle Garcia, Veronica Granado, Diana Mackey and Patricia Gonzales.

LOOKING BACK - August 1965

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CITATION – Oran W. Nicks, left, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Nicks of Fort Stockton, was presented the NASA leadership medal by President Johnon in ceremonies at the White House last week. Nicks was one of three space officials honored for their parts in the recent Mariner space probe which transmitted televised pictures of Mars.

Aug. 1965 issue: CITATION – Oran W. Nicks, left, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Nicks of Fort Stockton, was presented the NASA leadership medal by President Johnon in ceremonies at the White House last week. Nicks was one of three space officials honored for their parts in the recent Mariner space probe which transmitted televised pictures of Mars.

LOOKING BACK - July 1997

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July 1997 issue: Mrs. Faulkenberry’s Brownie Patrol – Front row (left to right), Whitney Acosta, Jocelyn Muniz and Leslie Galindo; second row, Analiz Leyva, Krystle Tillman and Chrissy Urias; back row, leader Sandra Faulkenberry.

LOOKING BACK - July 1982

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1982 issue: New Carpet Store: A ribbon-cutting by the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors officially launched the city’s newest carpet store last Friday morning – Hill Carpets, located at 417 N. Main, in the former Lewis Shoe Store location. Pictured at right of center post in photo are Willie Hill Sr., Sylvia Hill, and Willie Hill Jr., owners and operators. Ambassador Boss Harlan Lambert holds the ribbon at left and the other end is held by Judge Charles Warnock (far right) Miss Fort Stockton Melanie McKenzie, was also on hand to wish the business a successful future in the Blue Ribbon City. Words of welcome were given by Judge Warnock. Chamber President E.F. Triplett (to right of Lambert) and Mayor Bruce McKenzie. The Hills have a successful carpet operation in Odessa and have now expanded to Fort Stockton.

New Carpet Store: A ribbon-cutting by the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors officially launched the city’s newest carpet store last Friday morning – Hill Carpets, located at 417 N. Main, in the former Lewis Shoe Store location. Pictured at right of center post in photo are Willie Hill Sr., Sylvia Hill, and Willie Hill Jr., owners and operators. Ambassador Boss Harlan Lambert holds the ribbon at left and the other end is held by Judge Charles Warnock (far right) Miss Fort Stockton Melanie McKenzi

LOOKING BACK - July 1974

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July 1974 issue: MISS FS HOPEFULS – Posing on the sign of the Fort Stockton City Hall are nine of the 11 contestants in the Miss Fort Stockton Contest this year. Pictured also is contestant committee chairman Gail Lain (at lower right portion of picture). From left, Teresa Lewis, Muff Moore, Genora Cummings, Worthie Brooks, Tonya Frazee, Pam Jamison, Cheryl Freeman, Julie Bryce and Pat Weathers. Not available for the picture were contestants Linda Weathers and Rachael Gomez.

LOOKING BACK - July 1968

4 years ago By News Staff

July 1968 issue: OPTIMIST AWARDS – Three members of the Fort Stockton Optimist Club receive the congratulations of the zone lieutenant-governor, Wendell Taylor of Pecos, after being given awards at the annual club installation of officers Saturday night. Honored were, (L-R) Fred Roper, who was named Optimist of the Year; Charlie Barber, who received a life membership in Optimist International; Lieutenant-governor Taylor; and Pat Taylor, who received pins as a past president and previous life-member.

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