Duke and Ayres Celebrate Fifth Anniversary in De Leon
Duke and Ayres Inc marks its fifth anniversary with an Anniversary Sale in De Leon on Saturday April 30. The event features regular and special items at exceptional prices and invites all customers in the trade area to attend. Company officials including R R Rickard and L O Jones plan to attend and greet patrons, while new De Leon manager Lee Furtick invites the public to meet him and his family.
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Duke & Ayres, Inc
De Leon
Lee Furtick
De Leon Community Club Plans May Highway 15 Celebration
The De Leon Community Club met Tuesday at Bacns Cafe to discuss the May 1 fig celebration for Highway 15 completion. Strawn Desdemona and De Leon committeemen will participate with others to promote Little League and civic projects.
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De Leon
Bacns Cafe
Desdemon
Highway 15
Strawn
Desdemona
C. H. Locke
Eldon Terrill
C. H. Moore
Additional Band Uniform Donors Are Listed
The Band Parents announce extra donors to the campaign for uniforms including Durham Peanut Co Dairy Treat Fred Holdridge Emmett Locke W M Coley Bertha Ross Mollie Paine. The note thanks late supporters and says new band suits will be ready when the school term opens next fall.
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campaign for
Free Press
Durham Peanut Co
Dairy Treat
Fred Holdridge
Emmett Locke
W. M. Coley
Bertha Ross
Mollie Paine
Ely Visit Brings De Leon Relative Grandson on Leave
Visiting in De Leon A-2c Thomas L. Ely, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ely of Midland and grandson of Mrs. M. J. Wylie of De Leon, arrived for a 30 day leave to visit his grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Funderburgh hosted their son and wife Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Funderburgh and their son Phillip from Grand Prairie. The group spent Saturday at Lake Brownwood.
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Thomas L. Ely
J. T. Ely
Midland
M. J. Wylie
De Leon
Florida
J. L. Funderburgh
Cecil Funderburgh
Phillip
Grand Prairie
Lake Brownwood
Methodist Revival Begins With Youth Meetings
The spring revival at the Methodist church began Wednesday evening led by Memphis evangelist Moody B. Cunningham. Pastor Floyd W. Thrash preaches with evening services daily. next week services are 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Breakfasts for men are planned at 6 30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The revival closes Sunday May 8.
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Methodist church
Moody B. Cunningham
Memphis
Tennessee
Floyd W. Thrash
Child Dies After Short Illness
Arturo Lopez 18 month old son of Julius and Jesusa Lopez died at a Fort Worth hospital on Sunday April 24. Survived by parents a brother Julius Lopez Jr grandparents Augustin and Saloma Lopez Pedro and Encarnasion Garcia and other relatives. Funeral from North Side Baptist Church at 4:00 p m Monday April 25 with Rev T L Austin officiating. Interment De Leon Cemetery. Duet by Mrs Arlene Austin and Jeanne Kirk with Lajoyce Johnson at piano. Sharp Nabors Funeral Home in charge.
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Arturo Lopez
Julius and
Jesusa Lopez
Fort Worth
Julius Lopez, Jr
Augustin
Saloma Lopez
Pedro and
Encarnasion Garcia
North Side Baptist Church
T. L. Austin
First Baptist Church
De Leon Cemetery
Mmes
Arlene Austin
Jeanne Kirk
Lajoyce Johnson
To the World Give Your Best
A brief motto-like line urges giving one’s best to the world with the belief that best effort returns to the doer. The statement emphasizes personal effort and reciprocal reward.
Little League Schedule Released with July Lineup
Sponsors publish the Little League schedule with 7:00 p.m. games and a latest finish at 8:15 p.m. The season features matchups including Shelby Pharmacy, Higginbotham’s, Golden Oak, Lions Club, Western Auto, and Bethany Nabors across June, July, and into mid July.
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Shelby Pharmacy
Higginbotham’s
Golden Oak
Lions Club
Transfer deadline for school district changes in 1955
Parents must file transfer requests for the 1955-56 term during May. Applications signed by the parent or guardian must be submitted to the County Superintendent or the district superintendent on or before June 1, 1955.
Erath Singers To Meet Sunday in Stephenville Court House
The Erath County Singing Convention will meet Sunday May 1 at 2 p m at the Court House in Stephenville. The public is invited.
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Erath Singers
Erath County Singing Convention
Court House
Stephenville
Local Matchups Schedule and Play-off Start Dates
Listing of upcoming league games with teams such as Western Auto Higginbotham s Shelby Pharmacy Golden Oak and Lions Club Bethany Nabors. Series begins July 28 and runs through August 16 when the play-off starts with August 11 and 16 key dates noted.
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Higginbotham’s
Cats Blast Cisco In District Win
De Leon's Clyde Nonkester pitched and batted the Bearcats to a 10 to 2 district win over Cisco. Nonkester struck out 19 in a complete performance. Noonkester and Weiser led at the plate with three hits apiece. West added a run scoring triple. The Bearcats aim to tie league leaders next Friday at Granbury.
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Cisco
De Leon
Clyde Nonkester
Bearcats
Lobos
Clyde
De Leon Dandy
Tom Collier
Gerry Weiser
Weiser
Collier
Gerry
Nonkester
Noony
Wayne Lamb
Fred West
George Christie
Donald Christopher
W. E. Dickie
West
Noonkester
Majoor
Granbury
De Jeon
Pirates
Final Rites Held For 0. M. Locke
Olon Marvina Locke longtime county resident died April 22 after a heart attack. Born in Tallapoosa County Alabama he married Ada Me Kennie in 1905 and left a daughter Anice Locke of Ranger. Surviving are his wife, daughter, two brothers T. H. and W. L. Locke of De Leon. Funeral services held April 22 at First Methodist Church De Leon with Rev. Flood Thrash and Rev. James R. Hill assisting.
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Olon Marvina Locke
our county
Mr. Locke
Tallapoosa County
Alabama
John W
Harriet Locke
Ada MeKennie
Anice Locke
Ranger
T. H. Locke
W. L. Locke
De Leon
Methodist Church
New Hope
First Methodist Church
Flood Thrash
James R. Hill
First Christian Church
Homer Hafford
W. A. Morgan
L. Mahon, Jr
Al Strasner
Local Girls Attend State FHA Meeting in Galveston
De Leon Chapter Future Homemakers representatives Glenda Cowan Linda Terry Louise Decker and Doris Hall attended the State FHA Meeting in Galveston April 20 23 Mrs Rose Mary Scott homemaking teacher also attended The theme Peaceful Thinking Peaceful Living urged world peace Rev Walter K Kerr Tyler Methodist Church chairman Texas Youth Council gave the main speech Other speakers included Miss Lois Oliver Betty Gilbreath Jane Cagle Linda Terry was elected to serve as fourth vice president for 1955 56 after a state board review
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De Leon
Glenda Cowan
Linda Terry Louise Decker
Doris Hall
Galveston
Walter K. Kerr
Tyler Methodist Church
Texas Youth Council
Lois Oliver
Washington D. C
FHA
Betty Gilbreath
Valley Mills
Jane Cagle
Comanche
Linda Terry
Eli Terry
4 H Fun Festival Set For Friday in Comanche High School
Comanche County 4 H club boys and girls present a county share the fun festival Friday April 29 at 7 30 P M in the Comanche High School Auditorium. Winners advance to the District Contest at Hamilton May 7. Admission 35 cents adults 15 cents children. Proceeds fund 4 H camps. Entertainment includes skits songs and musicals.
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Comanche County
Comanche High School
the
U. S. Tire and Rubber Co
Stephenville Flower Show Invites Garden Clubs May 4
The Stephenville Garden Club extends an invitation to nearby garden clubs to attend its Spring Flower Show on Wednesday May 4 from 3 to 9 pm at the Stephenville Library Club Room on West Green Street. The theme This Land of Ours features period arrangements in five classes and Tex in sections, with dried arrangements table settings and a horticulture division. President Mrs G G Everett Sr and show chair Mrs H B Garrett welcome Central Texas clubs. admission is free with a free will offering to cover expenses.
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Stephenville
H. B. Garrett
Central Texas
Stephenville show
De Leon Proclaims Straw Hat Day With Civic Pledge
The city marks April 30, 1955 as Straw Hat Day in De Leon urging residents to replace old hats with new straw headwear and to support local merchants. The proclamation is dated April 28, 1955 and bears the city seal.
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De Leon
area
City of
Tri City Road Completion Celebration Planned
Strawn Desdemona and De Leon plan a May 17 celebration in Desdemona for Highway 16 completion from De Leon to Strawn. The event includes a ribbon cutting, De Leon High School band, speakers from Austin Strawn Desdemona and De Leon, a barbecue with 50 cent meals, and free admission. Tickets available at Weaver Drug Shelby Pharmacy and from O. H. Moore.
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De Leon
Weaver Drug and Shelby Pharmacy
O. H. Moore
Lions Elect New Officers Tuesday
At the meeting Tuesday evening the Lions announced and elected the nominees recommended by the nominating committee to fill club offices for the coming year. Names chosen include Waynes Chambers as president Lex Shelby as 1st vice president Kermit Neel as 2nd vice president and K H Rowland as Tail Twister Tommy Austin Lion Ernest Repass as secretary treasurer and James Miears as another officer. The board of directors will include Hiram Smith Jr Mack Foust George Christie R H Campbell and P B Rann.
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Waynes Chambers
Lex Shelby
Kermit Neel
K. H. Rowland
Tail Twister
Tommy Austin
Lion Tanner
Ernest Repass
James Miears
Hiram Smith, Jr
Mack Foust
George Christie
R. H. Campbell
P. B. Rann
Tarleton Holds Parents Day at Stephenville Campus
Tarleton State College will celebrate its annual Parents Day on Sunday May 1 with a 10:30 a m registration to 3 p m schedule. Church services lunch open house and faculty reception run through the day followed by ceremonies at Memorial Field to honor students and crowning.
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STEPHENVILLE
Tarleton State College
Tarleton
County FFA Tractor Meet Set for Dublin on May 3
Ben Robbins of Robbins-Poston Tractor Co announces a County FFA Tractor Operator contest for Future Farmers. The event, May 3 at Homer Self Farm on the Dublin Stephenville road, begins 830 AM with ten area Yo-Ag winners advancing to district contests for a chance at a Ford Tractor grand prize in Houston July 19. Local clubs Dublin Huckabay Lingleville Stephenville Comanche De Leon Gustine Sidney participate and the public is invited.
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bins-Poston Tractor Co
FFA
Homer Self Farm
Dublin-Stephenville Road
Robbins- Poston Tractor Co
Houston
Stewart Company
Texas
Ford Tractors and Implements
Future Farmer Clubs
Dublin
Huckabay
Lingleville
Stephenville
Comanche
De Leon
Gustine
Sidney
Thomas Granger Named To Post As Executive Secretary
Rev. Thomas B. Granger pastor of First Methodist Church Georgetown was named Executive Secretary of the Central Texas Methodist Conference Board of Education. The appointment takes effect after the conference session in Fort Worth June 8 to 12. Granger will organize a education program for church workers and coordinate work at colleges and training schools in the conference. He is a Waxahachie native, married to Elizabeth Shores, with two children, Gary and Judy. He has served at Waxahachie Circuit Line Street and Matthew Street churches and earlier taught music at-Lunsford? Ross College Alpine and Ennis.
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GLEN ROSE
Thomas B. Granger
First Methodist church
Georgetown
Central Texas Methodist Conference Board of Education
Glen Lake Methodist camp
Granger
Central Texas Methodist Conference
Fort Worth
W. H. Cole
Waco
Waxanachie
Line Street
Matthew Street
Hillsbaco
Bangs and Yeanters
Beore
Lur Ross college
Alpine
Ennis
Parent's Day Queen Contest Nominated Carleton Coeds
Ca det Corps events begin at 4 15 p m and conclude the Parent's Day activities Evelyn Carleton from Gonzales Gage Nell Carter from Pampa Marilyn Frazier from Stephenville Nancy Gibbs from Burnet Sandra Herrell from Olden Linda Lee from Stephenville Pat Morrison from Gorman Frances Mote from Vernon and Jerry Stubblefield from Woodson are listed as nominees
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Evelyn Carleton
Gonzales
Gage Nell Carter
Pampa
Marilyn Frazier
Stephenville
Nancy Gibbs
Burnet
Sandra Herrell
Olden
Linda Lee
Pat Morrison
Gorman
Frances Mote
Vernon
Jerry Stubblefield
Woodson
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Jack County
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Kaufman County
Sharp-Nabors Funeral Home
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
Western Auto
Bethany-Nabors
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0. M. Locke
Rose
mary Scott
Hamilton
TRI-CITY
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Parents Day Sun
FFA Tractor
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Mr. Robbins
Thomas Granger
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