De Leon Christmas shopping and events lead town week
De Leon merchants stay open until 8 PM on Friday for Christmas shopping with Santa arriving at City Hall at 8. The annual De Leon Bands Christmas Concert is Sunday at 2 30 PM in the high school auditorium. Bearcats earn all district football honors and an elderly Baird storyteller shares a humorous note about a campground query. Cont'd to Page 2.
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De Leon Bands
esses
Baird
Texas
Florida
B.C
Mrs. V V Bell Celebrates 99th Birthday in De Leon
Mrs. V V Bell marked her 99th birthday on December 4 at home in De Leon after a life devoted to sewing for orphaned children and supporting veterans. Born in 1881 near Dublin and Stephenville, she worked in De Leon stores and helped raise four children, remaining active through crafting, gardening, and church choir work. She credits the good Lord for her longevity and continues to donate to charity and enjoy life at 309 East Alamante.
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V. V. Bell
Mrs. Bell
Erath
Dublin
Stephenville
Vernon Bell
De Leon
Emmett Akers
Hiram Smith, Sr
the
Smiths
De Leon Auto Supply
Grace Whaley
First Baptist Church
WMU
Patton Named Precinct 2 Comanche County Commissioner
Clodah Patton widow of Billy Patton was sworn in by County Judge Johnny Livingston as Comanche County Commissioner of Precinct 2. She becomes the county's first woman on the Commissioners Court and will serve out her late husband’s term until the November 1982 election. Patton, a six year commissioner, holds degrees from Howard Payne University and retired in 1976 after 42 years teaching in Pettit and Gustine. She has also worked in the McDougal Auction Barn accounting office.
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Clodah Patton
Billy Patton
Comanche County
Johnny Livingston
Patton
Livingston
Howard Payne University
Pettit and Gustine
McDougal Auction Barn
Comanche
Letters To Santa To Be Printed
The Free Press will publish letters to Santa Claus in its December 24 issue. Children should mail letters to Santa Claus care of De Leon Free Press Box 320 De Leon Texas 76444. Letters must arrive by Wednesday December 17.
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Santa Claus
Free Press
c/o
De Leon Free Press
De Leon
Texas
Christmas Coloring Contest Entry Form Appears
An entry form for the Free Press Christmas Coloring Contest is on page 4. Children age 10 or under should color the Christmas scene with crayons pencils or water colors. Entries due by 5 00 p m Wednesday December 17 at the Free Press office. Winners announced in the Christmas edition with prizes of 5 00 3 00 and 2 00.
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Free Press
Free Press office
Christmas Band Concert To Be Presented Sunday Afternoon
The De Leon bands directed by Don Halbrook present the annual Christmas concert at 2 30 p m Sunday December 14 in First. The Sixth Grade Band of 40 members opens with five numbers followed by the 65 member Junior High Band, then the 78 member Mighty Maroon Band closes with seven selections. A small admission charge.
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De Leon
Don Halbrook
Mighty Maroon
Christmas Edition Moves Up One Day
The Free Press announces a one day earlier Christmas edition for Tuesday December 23. News items and ads must be submitted by Monday December 22 at noon.
Peanut farmers vote December on marketing quota extension
U.S. peanut growers vote December 8 to 11 on continuing the national marketing quota plan for 1981 to 1983. If two thirds approve, nearly 3.2 billion pounds of peanuts could be eligible for loan supports. Secretary Bergland cites a 1981 quota of 2.88 billion pounds with potential 300 million more if extended.
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Bob Bergland
U.S
Santa Claus to Visit De Leon Friday Night
De Leon stores stay open until 8:00 p.m. Friday December 12 for Christmas shoppers. Santa will arrive at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall to speak with boys and girls. Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Division sponsor the event with Higginbothams Weaver Drug Dabney Hardware and Furniture W H Smith Western Auto Craig's Jewelry Montgomery Wards Bill's Dollar Store B H Trading Post Colorama Sears De Leon Floral and Marcene's Style Shop participating.
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De Leon
Santa Claus
Higginbothams
Weaver Drug
Dabney Hardware and Furniture
W. H. Smith Department Store
Western Auto
Craig's Jewelry
Montgomery Wards
Bill’s Dollar Store
B & H Trading Post
Colorama
Sears - De Leon Floral
Marcene’s Style Shop
Christmas Cantata At Methodist Church Dublin
The First United Methodist Church of De Leon hosts a Christmas Cantata this Sunday at 7:00 PM with combined choirs directed by Suzie McClure and a brass ensemble. Ensemble players include Tommy Sones Kevin Caraway Chris Caraway Donald McClure Marlin Priddy Jack Boen Vernon Harrison and Don Halbrook. Piano organ by Gladys Holdridge Nelda Priddy with soloists Xandra Mathis Marvin Holdridge Adele Baker Don Russell and narrator Nancy Brown.
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John Peterson
First United Methodist Church
De Leon
METHODIST CHURCH
Dublin
Suzie McClure
Tommy Sones
Kevin Caraway
Chris Caraway
Donald McClure
Marlin Priddy
Jack
Boen
Vernon Harrison
Don Halbrook
Gladys Holdridge
Nelda Priddy
Xandra Mathis
Marvin Holdridge
Adele Baker
Don Russell
Nancy Brown
Five Bearcats Named To First Team All District In Football
Ten 10-AA coaches named Bearcats to the all district squads with five on the first team offense and defense. Jimmy Lewis and Rickey Wilson headline the offense while David Stokes Jerry Walker and Edwin Hale lead the defense, plus several Bearcats on second team and honorable mention.
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De Leon Bearcats
David Stokes
Edwin Hale
Jerry Walker
Jimmy Lewis
Rickey Wilson
Jim Grimshaw
Bearcats
Walker
Stokes
Bearcat
Guy Dixon
Bart VanZandt
Jeff Fields
Bubba VanZandt
Roman Saldivar
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V.V. Bell
Santa
The Free Press
Chamber of Commerce and Women’s
Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Land
San Saba
James Morton
Eastland
Jerry Purcell
Bangs
Grandall Garrett
Larry Blackwell
Shay Hardy
Robert Caraway
Tarleton State University
Mark Steedclarinet
Clint Whitehead
Kerry Miller
Sherry Miller
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