Whatever happened to….

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)

— Carly McClellan of Gatesville was among the December graduates at Sam Houston State University. McClellan was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in journalism/public relations.

— Homer and Jean Davis of Gatesville were pictured in The Gatesville Messenger being each other’s Valentine for 55 years and counting. The couple said that living by Biblical principles had been the key for their longevity as a couple.

— Long-time Gatesville teacher Gerald Poe was named the February Educators Credit Union Student Choice Award winner. He was nominated for the award by Evelyn Duran and Amanda Cheshire. Gerald had worked for the Gatesville school district for 40 years.

— Gatesville residents Steven Dossman, a history major, and Graig Keeton, a multidisciplinary studies major, were named to the Dean’s List at McMurry University in Abilene.

— Gatesville Mayor Daren Moore proclaimed the week of Feb. 3-7 as “Energy Week” and urged local citizens to join with the Gatesville High School Student Council in observing the week. The student council was promoting energy conservation.

— Mark Staton, who spent five years at the local Ford store, had been named a service advisor at the local car dealership Coleman Autoplex. Staton was available for automotive service needs.

THIRTY YEARS AGO (1993)

— Coryell County 4-H Club member Coy Chambers was among eight calf scramble winners during a Jan. 30 performance of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show. Chambers was presented with  $500 for successfully catching, haltering, and leading a calf to the scramble judges.

— Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Moore of Mound were announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Nicole, to Nathan Gohlke, son of Mr. &and Mrs. Robert Gohlke of Jonesboro.

— Ron Chambers, park manager at Raby Park, reported that flowers were already starting to bloom at both Raby Park and Faunt Le Roy parks. Chambers said that some flowers had started to bloom in January, which was very unusual for the time.

— Kenney and Sadie Shelburne were about to celebrate their 49^th wedding anniversary. Kenney Shelburne and the former Sadie Mae Betros were married on Feb. 14, 1943, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco.

— Gatesville Hornet Jeb Waters, who was a senior at Gatesville High School, was participating in a tennis tournament against Troy High School. Waters qualified to participate in the regional tournament the prior year.

— The Gatesville VFW was hosting a dance with music by “Country Attractions” with Billy Spencer playing the fiddle.

FORTY YEARS AGO (1983)

— Three Gatesville Junior High School choir members, Clay Hunt, Lori Branham, and Todd Jones, were placed on the All-Region Choir in competition at Killeen High School. The choir director was Diana Fincher.

— Larry McDonald was one of 145 justices of the peace attending a Texas Justice of the Peace Training Center seminar held in Huntsville. McDonald was the justice of the peace for Coryell County’s Precinct 3.

— Harel Montgomery assumed duties as the new manager of Barnes Lumber Inc. in Gatesville, succeeding H.W. (Man) Kellogg. Montgomery’s appointment was announced by Clayton Ray, who was the general manager of the Barnes corporation.

— The First Baptist Church in Flat was to be torn down making way for a new $90,000 church facility. The old church was built in the 1940s. Church pastor David Johnston said the new church would be slightly larger than the old one.

— Sports Afield, a nationally circulated outdoor magazine, had announced the appointment of Gary’s Marine in Gatesville as an Official State Fishing Awards Station.

— Harel Montgomery was voted into the Gatesville Lions Club, becoming the 320^th member brought into the local club by R.M. Arnold over a period of more than 30 years. Arnold was one of the top-ranking Lions in Lions International in securing new members.

FIFTY YEARS AGO (1973)

— Steve Davis, a popular Gatesville High School student-athlete, was picked by the Gatesville Hornette squad as the school’s basketball “beau” for 1973. Davis was listed as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur T. Davis.

— Mr. and Mrs. Hill Martin were being honored on their golden wedding anniversary. Hill Martin and the former Vera Craddock were married on Valentine’s Day in 1923 in Gatesville. Both were born and raised in Coryell County.

— Roger H. Miller was honored by Gulf Oil Corporation officials. Miller was cited for the 49 years he was associated with Gulf. He was awarded a plaque at an appreciation luncheon at the Chateau Ville restaurant.

— The Stingettes, members of Gatesville High School’s colorful precision drill team, had chosen Diane Tatum and Debbie Magee as their leaders for 1973-74.  Diane was listed as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Tatum while Debbie was listed as being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Magee.

— Joy Lavern Barton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barton of Gatesville, was a candidate for a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas School of Communication in Austin. She was a 1968 graduate of Gatesville High School.

— A trio of Gatesville High School drill team leaders — Diane Tatum, Pam Richards, and Mary Jo Crow — had won a top Division 1 rating in the East Texas State University Blue and Gold Drill Team Contest held at Commerce.