18 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
De Leon Free Press
Location
De Leon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1977
Page
1
De Leon citizens may pledge during the Jerry Lewis Telethon via a local number as the Chamber of Commerce launches the first locally coordinated telethon. Also notes Steen School in-service begins Monday with students returning Thursday, plus police plan enforcement of sidewalk bans and open fires with fines.
The De Leon Public Schools schedule the 1977-78 start for August 25 at 8:00 a.m. with renovation near completion and enrollment around 740. Kindergarten screenings are set for August 22, with registration for new students starting August 23. The Lunch program keeps last year prices and free meals apply for qualifying families. The Fighting Bearcats and Mighty Maroon Band begin practice for another strong year.
Representative Omar Burleson of Texas says he will not seek another term after more than thirty years in the 17th district. Aged 71, he announced early to give voters time to evaluate candidates for next May's primary. Burleson chaired House panels before joining Ways and Means in 1968 and will return to the district with his wife Ruth.
The record lists the Bearcat football schedule for September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 October 21 October 28 November 4 and November 11 with Cisco noted as a venue or opponent in the sequence.
Ruth Page district clerk releases list of Grand Jurors for the 220th District Court of Comanche County Texas. Jurors must appear at 9 00 a m on Thursday August 18 at the Comanche court. Names include Otis Baker Randy Barnes Hazel Bassett Bertha Blitch George Brazell Desdemona Dixie Pack Emmett Moore Roger Nabors Garth Priddy Thomas Cisneros James Roberts Tim Martin Bill Goforth J Earnest Ebell Harold Easley Jerry Wright Frank Hall Dena Evridge Claud Jones and Walter Nieman.
High School students and kindergarten screenings are planned for Monday. A Bearcats scrimmage is set for Coleman Friday night.
A new group of high school students called Junior Volunteers assists the De Leon Hospital staff this summer. They work alongside nurses and aides to support patient care and hospital operations, bringing energy and enthusiasm to the facility.
The De Leon Hospital Auxiliary sponsors a group of junior volunteers working this summer under Dorothy Bonick R.N. director of nursing services. One volunteer logged 90 hours and three others exceeded 80 hours each. Co chairmen oversee the program.
Mrs Bonick plans a volunteer schedule for after school with limited group size and a few openings for interested high school students. Returning Junior Volunteers from this summer include Donna Boen Pam Chapp Karen Condry Kelly Duncan Donna Fields Frances Lopez Ernestine Martinez Jennifer Mathis Joy Morris Carolyn McKillip Judy Newton Trudy Newton Missy Owen Debra Reeves Roxanna Paul Doddie Shoemaker and Deborah Stanford.
Texas moves to a year round vehicle registration system beginning January 1 1978. Pass car and light truck renewals will be staggered with prorated fees and notices mailed for each vehicle. The change aims to eliminate March lines and improve service efficiency statewide.
The De Leon area will host a local pledge line for the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. The De Leon Chamber of Commerce coordinates the telethon center at the Community Room of the F and M Bank. Volunteers are sought to answer phones and perform tasks, contact Joe Locke at the chamber office for details.
Chief Albert Biggs announced city enforcement of long neglected rules. Fines of 10 to 100 dollars will apply to riding bicycles or skateboards on sidewalks and to starting open fires within city limits. Authorities warn dry conditions raise fire risk and insurance rates. Cooperation from residents is requested.
The 8th annual Comanche Air Show happens this Saturday at Comanche Airport. Event free to the public with aircraft exhibits and schedule including remote controlled planes, National Guard equipment, Fort Hood helicopters, a VIP lunch, flag raising, and skydivers. Not a contest, sponsored by local citizens led by Dr. Bill Calhoun and several coordinators.
During the 63rd Peach and Melon Festival, 246 people used free blood pressure checks sponsored by the Leon Valley Migrant Health Project. Twenty four had elevated levels, about 9.8 percent, with half in care. Followups show six additional checks and one ongoing elevated case.
The Bearcats host Coleman Bluecats this Friday night for their first football action of 1977. B Team starts at 6:30 p.m. with varsity after. no admission charge. Fans should bring a town novelty for the bath house. Booster Club meeting follows. De Leon travels to Hamilton for second scrimmage on August 26.
The Peach and Melon Festival 4-H event lists winners across clothing divisions including Tailored Suit or Pantsuit Junior Cathy Bruton and Grand Champion Judy Johnson, Blouse Junior Cathy Bruton, and Pants Junior Cathy Bruton among others. In the Dress and Skirt categories Melinda Johnson and Cathy Bruton also earned top placements with multiple juniors and seniors named. Household Pot Holder results show Malcom Green as top junior, with Melinda Johnson in second.
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