Looking Back

Body November 1989 issue: ENJOYING BROWN BAG LUNCH – Seated on the patio of Annie Riggs Museum during the sing-along are Senior Citizen members Hazel Miller, Gertrude Stephens, “Teach” James, and Neth Sullivan. Center members were guests of the Main Street Project for a special Oct.

Body November 1977 issue: FAMILY’S SECOND – Walter Campbell (third from right) was presented the rank of Eagle Scout in a Troop 54 court of honor ceremony at First United Methodist Church last Saturday evening.

Body 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.

Body October 1993 issue: FORT STOCKTON FARMER JAMES MOUTRAY (right) was named Outstanding Conservation Farmer 1993 by the Trans-Pecos Soil and Water Conservation District. SCS official Terry Whigham presented Moutray the award at the annual meeting of Coyanosa Co-Op Gin.

Body Comanche Springs Florist, Bobbye Shannon’s new Fort Stockton business, was officially opened with a ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors at the firm’s 507 N. Main St. location.

Body October 1974 issue: DEDICATION DIGNITARIES – On hand for Tuesday’s dedication of a new historical wall plaque at the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce building were these four officials an several other interested Fort Stockton citizens.

Body September 1961 issue: SIXTY YEARS OF MARRIAGE – Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Green celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on October 6. Here they pose with the cake made for them by their daughter, Mrs. Alva Carpenter.

Body September 2003 issue: Ten students from Fort Stockton Middle School qualified for participation in this year’s Annual 7th Grade Talent Search for mathematically and verbally advanced students sponsored by Duke University’s Talented Identification Program.

Body 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.

Body 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.