Ozona History

Aug. 15, 1935
The Crockett County school term for 1935-'36 will open Monday, September 2, according to Superintendent C. S. Denham. New books totaling 2,583 have been received by the Crockett schools and are being stamped this week and checked for issuance in September. 
Other interesting notes along with the receipt of new books are the announcements that high school work will be taught in the suburb Mexican school and that two new courses are to be offered in the high school curriculum. With the exception of three changes already made, the teaching staff of the Crockett County schools will remain identical with last year’s roster.

Aug. 16, 1945
There was little outward celebration of Victory in the Pacific in Ozona after the president’s announcement of the Jap surrender came early Tuesday evening, but there was a tenseness and eagerness in every face as the realization came gradually that World War II was at last at an end after nearly four years. Many had been apprised of an impending important announcement to come at 6 o'clock and were at their radios to hear the historic announcement of the end of the most destructive war in history. 
Quickly the news spread through the downtown area and many who had not heard the announcement rushed to radios to hear more of the continuous running account of the Jap surrender. Contrasting with the reported wild celebrations which took place in most of the larger cities of the nation, victory and the war's end was accepted quietly here. All places of business, with the exception of restaurants, were closed or observed holiday hours Wednesday. 
A large number of Ozonans of all religious denominations in the city joined in a community service of thanksgiving held Wednesday evening at the First Baptist Church, with Rev A. A Carter, pastor of the Methodist Church, directing the service and bringing the message. The minister thanked Almighty God for the victory of our armed forces and asked Divine guidance for the world in its adjustment to peace.

Aug. 11, 1955
Congressman J. T. Rutherford of the 16th Congressional District said today that approximately 220 men will be stationed near Ozona in conjunction with a radar station being planned for Crockett County by Air Defense Command. Rutherford revealed that General E.E. Partridge, Commanding Officer of ADC, told him 20 officers and about 200 enlisted men will make up the statin. 
Representatives of ADC have recently reviewed the preliminary drawings of the station and it is expected that the Corps of Engineers will receive a construction directive in September, General Partridge told the West Texas Congressman. Rutherford said cost of the installation will be approximately one million dollars. Actual construction probably will be stated in November and is to be completed in June or July of 1956.

Aug. 14, 1975
A LOT OF STEEL AND CONCRETE — Last Thursday workmen spent ten hours literally "building a bridge." Steel and concrete beams were lifted by a giant crane and placed in order across Highway 163 by Zachry Co. workmen at the site of I-10 where it crosses the state highway. Traffic was stopped for up to 25 minutes at intervals while the work was going on. The route of 163 may be seen at the bottom of the picture.