Looking Back

April 11, 1974 issue: SWORN IN – The three successful candidates in Saturday’s Fort Stockton City Council election were given the oath of office Tuesday as aldermen by City Attorney Alex Gonzalez (far left). The three immediately began twoyear terms at Tuesday night’s council meeting. They are (L-R) re-elected Mayor Pro Term Bill J. Hinson, newcomer Alderman Gene Day, and Alderman Dr. Paul L. Pearce.

April 12, 1962 issue: FIRST IN JUDGING – The Pecos County 4-H livestock judging team, left to right, Ross Jones, Hank Taylor, Adult leader Charles Taylor, Budd Hammond and Butch Taylor, won first over a field of 14 teams last weened at Sul Ross.

April 3,1961 issue: MAYNARD CLUB OFFICERS - Shown are the officers of the Maynard Club that meets each Thursday afternoon in the basement club room of the George Baker home. They are left to right Alice Tilton, secretary, Kathy Hillin, president, and Cynthia Conner, treasurer.

March March 18, 1993 issue: COUNTRY ADDRESS OPENING celebration was held on March 13. New owner Joyce Childs was assisted by her granddaughter, Lyndsey Childs in cutting the blue ribbon supplied by the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Numerous friends and members of the ambassadors club attended the gala event.

March 15, 1973 issue: FSHS ROYALTY - Monte and Worthie Brooks, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks of Fort Stockton, were named Mr. and Miss Fort Stockton High School at the annual favorites dance Saturday night. After being named the most popular couple at FSHS, the brother and sister were escorted to their throne by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, hosts at the dance. The favorites were picked in an all-school election held recently.

March 13,1958 issue: STUDENTS BENEFIT: Music teachers of Fort Stockton schools work hard to interest students in programs presented by the Fort Stockton Community Concert Association. Students from all five schools are always represented. Those who have enjoyed the first two programs of the 1957-1958 season are, left to right, Lupe Celaya, Senaida Gonzales, Alicia Franco, from Butz elementary, Mrs. John Wood, Virginia Peeler, Maudie McIntyre, Linda Lewis, Kathy Hillin, and Sara Bullock, from Alamo elementary.

Feb. 9, 1989 Issue: SNOOPY ANTICS - Randy Ham, left and Jim Larson ham it up during “Snoopy!!”, a musical presented the past two weekends by Fort Stockton Community Theatre.

Feb. 14, 1980 Issue: RIBBON CUTTING AT NEW CARPET STORE . . . The new home of Urias Floor Coverings, 101 S. Main, celebrated its grand opening Friday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting held inside the store. Owners of the business, Mr. and Mrs. Humberto Urias (center, with scissors) did the cutting honors as members of the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and employees of the business watched. In ins new downtown location Urias Floor Coverings has a modern showroom featuring many name-brand carpets and floor coverings.

Feb. 12, 1970 Issue: GOOD START - Off to a good start in the 1970 volleyball season are the FSHS Pantherettes. This year’s team includes (top row, LR) Patty Beattie, Eva Garcia, Mrs. Clifton James, the team coach, Gloria Medina, and Marcia Gonzales; plus (kneeling in center, LR) Cecilia Garza, Backy Ramos and Diana Blanco; and (front row, LR) Elidia Carrillo, Eva Terrazas, Emma Valenzuela, Imelda Lujan, Emma Sue Rivera and Connie Hernandez.

Feb. 4, 1960 Issue: HONORED - Dr.