30 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
De Leon Free Press
Location
De Leon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
1
The piece reflects on the Christmas season and the passing year 1976, noting both joyful moments and difficulties. It thanks merchants, subscribers, and contributors, and expresses appreciation for the community that supports the local newspaper while looking forward to continued service in 1977.
The De Leon Police Department reports arson against Hopi Alexander’s bee hives near the brick plant east of town. Dogs are being poisoned in housing areas and townwide with strychnine found on bologna and candy. A fine from 1 to 1000 dollars applies to offenders.
Santa Claus visit at De Leon City Hall drew 100 to 150 children as organizers held an auction and raffle to support the Guy Tidwell family. Total raised was 262.50 dollars, deposited at Farmers and Merchants Bank, with prizes donated by local businesses.
A recap of 1976 events notes Bearcat football players on Star Telegram 1A All State, district and state honors for Craig Smith Toby Hare Mark McKillip and Terry Nabors. Winners include Hadley Scott in the Free Press Grid Contest and local livestock show champions. Early 1976 births and Who’s Who selections are listed with multiple students named for various awards.
Last Wednesday night the front doors of De Leon City Hall and the display window of Craig's Jewelry were damaged between midnight and 1:00 a.m. on the 23rd. A 12 gauge shotgun blasted City Hall doors while a heavy object damaged the jewelry store. The alarm alerted police and investigators say they have leads in the attempted burglary or vandalism.
The De Leon Free Press announces a rate increase effective January 1 1977 due to higher expenses. New yearly rates are 7.35 in Comanche County 8.40 outside the county in Texas and 10.50 outside Texas with tax included. Newsstands rise to 20 cents per copy.
An adult and two juveniles face charges after extensive tire damage in De Leon spanning Christmas Eve into Christmas morning. Heaviest losses cited by Vincent Garza and Robert Hodges. The adult posted 2500 dollar bond. juveniles released to parents. Officers Jack Bennett and Cecil Biggs led the arrest. police chief Veil Freeman asks residents with flat tires found on the morning of the 25th to report details.
Southern Savings and Loan hosted an Open House at its De Leon office on Wednesday December 21 from 1 to 4 pm. About one hundred attendees visited Santa Claus and met Brownwood representatives including W R McCullough and several vice presidents. The De Leon office is managed by Evelyn Hare and the association operates offices in De Leon Brownwood Comanche Goldthwaite and Lampasas.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of De Leon presented the athletic department with a new non-sound Kodak Analyst 16mm projector. It plays forward and backward and was made for football films, replacing an old worn-out unit.
Mike Thompson a 1967 Hamilton High School graduate is this week’s Fireman of the Week. A veteran of the Army who served in Vietnam he later worked for Gulf States United Telephone in Hamilton and for a cable TV firm in Nacogdoches before joining Comanche County Telephone in De Leon where he has worked four years. He is an Installing Repairman and a three and a half year De Leon Volunteer Fire Department member married to Carolyn Coston with two daughters Carrie Ann and Jodie. He is completing state fireman training and enjoys hunting fishing and camping.
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