Looking Back

Body February 1977 issue: GETTING PREIZES for best designs in the Pack 154 Rocket Derby were (front, L-R) Keith Reed, Danny Leitner, Mike Detrixhe, Rob Neal, Robert and Rob Neal, Standing (L-R) are winners Pat Cordero, Patrick Yeager, Jimmy Wynne, Gary Lewis, Scott McGuire, Gilbert...

Body February 1969 issue: CHARIMAN’S CHOICE – Mrs. Frank Warren Jr.

Body January 1991 issue: “FRECKLES”, shown by Timothy Hayter, was the winning hound entry at the Pecos County Stock Show. January 1991 issue: 1991’S FIRST BABY, Sabrina Marie Jaques was born at Pecos County Memorial Hospital at 11:52 a.m.

Body January 1983 issue: Tiny Tot Queen Tatiana Valenzuela, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Valenzuela, unwraps a piece of Christmas candy as she prepares to make the parade trip with Tiny Tot King Christopher Franco, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Franco.

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

Body January 1958 issue: ROCKETRY TALK – Four youthful Fort Stockton rocket enthusiasts compare notes on missile design and fuel use. From left to right are Bryant Wilson, 17; Richard Harral, 17; Jackie Simpson, 15 and Phil Duncan, 15.

Body December 2000 issue: Templo Hossana Pentecostal Church on Sanderson Highway (285) has a new pastor. Johnny Almanza was appointed as the new pastor and has been leading the congregation since mid October.

Body December 1986 issue: Holiday Treats – Girl Scout Troop 200 gathered to present Thanksgiving treats to residents at Comanche View Retirement Center on Tuesday.

Body December 1979 issue: HOLIDAY FASHIONS . . . During the parade and open house last Saturday evening, shoppers at Linda’s Fashions had a special treat. “Live” models took the mannequins’ places in the store’s windows, modeling an array of holiday fashions.

Body December 1964 issue: GONZALEZ DINNER – Alex R. Gonzalez, right, former Peace Justice of Precinct 1, was honored by family and friends at a farewell dinner Saturday night in Ramada Inn. Gonzalez is moving to Washington shortly to join staff of Congressman-elect Richard White.