Sim Campbell and John Stallcupt stand on top of the "Balanced Rock" at the Narrows in this photo from the early 1930s. It was a popular recreation spot of Texas County young people for many decades.

I knew this wouldn’t be easy when I saw the twinkle in both pairs of blue eyes. “So what would you say is the secret to the 72 years of your successful marriage?” I asked John and Thelma “Sim” Stallcup. “Don’t argue!” said John who turns 94 in August and still has his rugged “Marlboro man” good looks.

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