Ozona History

July 1, 1926
After months of preparation and the spending of considerable money, Ozona has launched its first semi-annual rodeo and celebration under the management of the Celebration Assn. and the first day of the three-day entertainment began this morning. 
Many people are in town from surrounding towns and communities, but the large crowd is not expected till noon of Friday. However, as many people are present now in Ozona as was formally attendant upon Ozona’s celebrations, and more are expected. 
The city is ready. Bakers, grocers and others who have to supply this great town with food and drink have been making preparation for days and supplies are on hand now to care for any reasonable demand. Water and ice have been provided in abundance.

July 2, 1936
The Centennial of the ranch industry, celebrating a hundred years of progress in livestock producing and the amazing development of the West from its roughhewn pioneering days to a cultured, far flung empire of plenty will be fittingly observed here the next three days when Ozona plays host to all Texas and to visitors from many other states at its Centennial year Rodeo, Race Meet and official Texas Centennial Ram Sale. With crowds numbering into the thousands already thronging its streets, filling hotels, apartments and the homes of residents, the stage is all set for the greatest show in Ozona’s history.

July 4, 1946
A copy of the "Aircraft Yearbook of 1948” has been forwarded from Washington, D C. by Congressman R.E. Thomason of this district for presentation to the Ozona High School library, according to a letter received by the Stockman from Mr. Thomason this week. “This work is very timely and valuable, and I am sure will be found of much use for reference on the subject of aviation,” Mr. Thomason wrote.

June 28, 1956
TOP STATE HONORS in wool and mohair judging in both the Senior and Junior divisions were copped by these two teams of judges from Crockett County 4-H Clubs. The Senior team, back row, includes Carl Conklin, George Bunger and Pierce Miller. The Junior team, front row, includes Jay Miller, Frank Childress and Bill Jacoby. Carl Conklin was high individual in Senior judging with a total of 660 points. Frank Childress was high individual in the Junior division with a total of 605 points. Jay Miller was second high individual with 595 points.