Looking Back

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. Walter’s older brother, John, also an Eagle, had the honor of presenting the badge to the family’s second member to attain the highest rank in Scouting. Shown on the significant occasion are (L-R) Assistant Scoutmaster David McMasters, Mrs. Dewey Campbell, mother of the tow Eagle Scouts; John Walter; Dewey Campbell, their father; and Scoutmaster Ray Armstrong.

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. Other officers (at left) are Paul Weatherby, vice-president, and David White, secretary. David Davis (right) is the treasurer.

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.

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. The owner and members of their family were joined by numerous friends during opening day. Included in the photo in the front row are (l-r) Becky Nell Young, one of Mrs. Shannon’s daughters, holding her baby son, John Young; Mrs. R.L Walker, mother of the owner; Mrs. Shannon, her sister; Becky Walker; her daughter, Mary Kay Shannon; a longtime friend of the family, Larry Bass; and Miss Fort Stockton, Connie Riggs.

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. Shown are (L-R) Edward Winkler, president of the Fort Stockton Historical Society; State Rep. Richard C. Slack of Pecos; oilman Lee O. White of Fort Stockton, and Elton Holland, president of the of the Chamber of Commerce. The new plaque summarizes the development of the petroleum industry in Pecos County, which has benefited Fort Stockton so tremendously.

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.

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. Pictured are (in no particular order) Tyler Garcia, Alana Gonzales, Alexandra Gonzalez, Lambert Gonzalez, Jordan Oglesby, Chelsie Woodward, and Genna Young.

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.