Town Talk highlights spring blooms and charity trail ride
Gayle Wilkerson notes sunshine and green shows in South Texas as spring arrives. The county Heart Association plans a trail ride next weekend with Kerry Dudley and Dr. Gary Easley, donations aiding the American Heart Association. Congrats to John, Donna, and Donald for a one act play all star cast and to students at the regional literary meet. Melinda Johnson is praised in De Leon.
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South Texas
county Heart Association
Kerry Dudley
Gary Easley
American Heart Association
John
Donna
Donald
Melinda Johnson
De Leon
Jouddled
John Conklin
Donna Maltby
Brownwood
Donald McClure
Kittens to compete in Region III-AA meet at Tarleton
Six Kitten track team members will participate in the Region III-AA Track Meet at Tarleton State University in Stephenville Friday and Saturday. Lori Womack will high jump at 4:00 p.m. Friday, with a 7:00 p.m. 400 meter relay, 7:30 p.m. 100 meter hurdles, and 8:00 p.m. 800 relay. Jill Scott and Verne Harrison run the 400 meter dash at 8:15 p.m., Cisneroz in the 200 meter at 8:30 p.m. Finals begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Kitten
Tarleton State University
Stephenville
Lori Womack
Womack
Sylvia Cisneroz
Dana Leal
Vickie Higginbottom
Jill Scott
Verne’ Harrison
De Leon to Host District 12-AA Boys Track Meet Thursday
De Leon will host the District 12-AA Boys Track Meet on Thursday April 21 with field events starting at 9:00 a.m. and prelims at 1:00 p.m. Finals begin at 4:00 p.m. Teams from Ranger Dublin Hico Millsap Hamilton and De Leon compete across four divisions in a full day of events including pole vault discus shot put high jump and sprint and distance races.
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De Leon
Ranger
Dublin
Hico
Millsap
Hamilton
varsity
De Leon School Board Announces 1983 84 Calendar
The De Leon School Board adopts the 1983-84 calendar with August 18 as faculty in service, August 22 opening day, Labor Day holiday September 5, Thanksgiving holidays November 24-25, and a sequence ending January 20 after winter break. Other six week periods and in service days are noted for staff and students.
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the
De Leon
Stolen Property Recovered West of De Leon
At about 5 p.m. on Friday April 1 German Constable Delton Keeze notified De Leon Constable Jerry Rich that stolen goods were found under a bridge four and a half miles west of De Leon. Jet values valued at 3500 dollars belonging to Hailburton and Company from Duncan Oklahoma were recovered. No charges have been filed.
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De Leon
Delton Keeze
Jerry Rich
First Christian Church Names New Pastor in De Leon
Rev. Carl G. Fuller has been called as pastor of the First Christian Church of De Leon, effective May 1, coming from Canton Texas. A native of Oklahoma he attended high school in Idabel and El Camino College in Los Angeles. He has served churches in California Oklahoma and Texas, most recently Wetumka Oklahoma, and has long been active in civic affairs.
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Carl G. Fuller
First Christian Church of
De Leon
Canton
Texas
Rev. Fuller
Oklahoma
Idabel
El Camino College
Los Angeles
California
Wetumka
School Break and Semester Schedule Snapshot
The calendar lists spring break from March 12 to 16 and the fifth six weeks ending March 30. Easter holidays cover April 19, 20, and 23, with April 24 through May 18 marking the end of the sixth six weeks and graduation.
Rural crashes in Comanche County claim one life
The Texas Highway Patrol reports six rural traffic accidents in Comanche County during March resulting in one death and four injuries. Year to date rural crashes total 18 with one death and nine injuries across the county.
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The
Texas Highway Patrol
Comanche County
Time Changes On Sunday In De Leon
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday April 24 and runs to October 30 with clocks moved forward at 2 00 a.m. The Fullers Rev Fuller a 32nd degree Mason Shriner Past Master of his lodge and Alberta are members of the Order of Eastern Star with three sons and two daughters all married Rev Fuller looks forward to meeting the people of De Leon and a long friendly stay.
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Alberta
Order of Eastern Star
Fullers
Fuller
De Leon
Heart Association Trail Buster Ride April 30 in Comanche
The Comanche County Heart Association sponsors a Trail Buster Trail Ride on Saturday April 30 from 1 to 5 pm. The 10 mile ride starts at Mercer's Gap Church with prizes for top fundraisers including a saddle blanket and saddle pad. Pre-register by calling Kerry Dudley or Dr. Gary Easley. Comanche Roping Club monitors will assist.
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Comanche County Heart Association
Mercer’s Gap
the
American Heart
Kerry Dudley
Gary Easley
Comanche Roping Club
County Cancer Crusade Dates Set For April 24 25
Volunteers will conduct a door to door survey as part of the society annual raising crusade. The statewide project results will guide geographic emphasis planning by the organization. This is the notable effort for the year.
De Leon Students Shine at Regional UIL Literary Meet
De Leon High School entrants placed at the Region II AA UIL Literary Meet held at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. Donald McClure finished fifth in number sense and calculator applications, Lisa Williams fifth in spelling, Lori Womack sixth in shorthand, Mike Keith seventh in shorthand, and Julie Vera seventh in ready writing.
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De Leon
Tarleton
Lori Womack
Mike Keith
Kindergarten Pre-Registration Dates Are April 25 26
Kindergarten pre registration will be held on Monday and Tuesday April 25 and 26 at the old lunchroom building of the elementary school. Parents should bring birth certificates and immunization records for registering children. Eligible children are five years old before September 1 1983.
Grand Jury Returns 24 Felony Indictments
The 220th District Court grand jury last week returned 24 felony indictments and named fifteen individuals. It also passed seven cases and returned one no bill, with a recess requested in another case to continue investigation.
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Comanche County
220th District Court
grand jury
Melinda Johnson to Serve on Texas 4-H Council
District 8 4-H Council retreat at State H Center Lake Brownwood April 15 16 installed new officers for 1983 84 Roger Mikeska of Temple named Chairman and Melinda Johnson of De Leon 1st Vice Chairman to represent District 8 on the Texas 4-H Council De Leon 4-H Club marks first member to join council duties include planning for State H Congress Roundup and Leadership Lab.
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Melinda Johnson
Texas 4-H Council
District 8
4-H Council
State +H Center
Lake Brownwood
Roger Mikeska
Temple
De Leon
Brent Sexton
Glen Rose
Cathy Carroll
Izoro
Yana Wingate
Gatesville
Statewide sales tax receipts dip as oil areas hit hard
State Comptroller Bob Bullock reports 33.7 million in local one percent sales tax checks shared with 974 cities. Nationwide, receipts fell over three percent from last year, marking a 21 year first annual drop. April payments totaled 19,858.32 locally, with varied city amounts listed including Brownwood 45,557.09 and Breckenridge 20,774.91.
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Bob Bullock
Bullock
Dublin
Comanche
Meridian
Bangs
Early
Brownwood
Cross Plains
Coleman
Cisco
Eastland
Hisco
Granbury
Tolar
Strawn
San Saba
Glen Rose
Breckenridge
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Gayle Wilkerson
KITTENS
Hailburton
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CARL FULLER
HIGHWAY PATROL
AREA IV
Marlin Priddy
Future Farmers of America
HEART ASSOCIATION
Julie Vera
register
D.H.S
Larry Simpson
Kevin Caraway
Chris Caraway
Rodney Hardin
Deann Davis
Newbury
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