Bearcats Win 10-A Basketball Title Over Early
Coach Larry Nabors led De Leon Bearcats to a 62-59 victory over Early in Comanche for the district 10-A title after a 49-47 overtime win against Dublin. Craig Smith led with 18 points, Daryl Ward 13, and Rocky Hardin 10 as De Leon snapped Early’s three-year hold on the championship.
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Larry Nabors
Bearcat
Bearcats
Dublin
Longhorns
De Leon
DHS
Comanche
Early
Craig Smith
Daryl Ward
Rocky Hardin
Stephen Decker
Joe Bob Huddleston
Gregg Hammit
Steve Hallmark
Toby Hare
Clifford Coan
Mark McKillip
Jakie Brooks
Nick Wolfe
Eisenrich Seeks De Leon Mayor Post In Candidacy
Pat Eisenrich announces candidacy for mayor of De Leon highlighting a four-member council, strong town ties, support from family, and a platform of improving water, sewage, streets, and services. She emphasizes collaboration with local groups and promises hard work, listening, and steady progress.
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De Leon
Airport Association
Band Parents
Peach and Melon Committee
Bearcats Face Wall in Bi-District Play
After clinching district 10A, De Leon Bearcats meet Wall, district 9A champion, in bi district Tuesday February 24 at 7 30 p m at Comanche gym. Wall is No 6 in Texas 1A. A Bearcats win advances to the regional tournament in Denton Friday and Saturday.
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De _ Leon Bearcats
Wall
Comanche
Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
Bearcats
Denton
Grand Jurors Named for March 1 Session
A jury list names grand jurors who must appear Monday March 1 1976 at 9 00 A M in Comanche and De Leon areas. Listed are James R Arthur Mrs Phil Riewe Mrs Leonard Bonick Mrs Neta J Boyd Jackie Ravenshine Randle Joe Evans Julian Lopez Mrs Susan Stepp Daniel Cisneroz Michael Adcock Stewart Caffey James R Kennedy Lennard Caraway Mrs Norman Chandler Gene Gilbreath Joe C Beaty Monte Carmichael Mrs William H Smith Jr and others with addresses across Comanche Dublin De Leon Gustine Lampkin Sidney and Sidnay. Continued to Page 12.
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James R. Arthur
Rt. 1
Comanche
Julian Lopez
E. Fleming
Susan Stepp
N. Mary
Daniel Cisneroz
De Leon
Michael Adcock
Gustine
Stewart Caffey
Sidney
James R. Kennedy
Lennard Caraway
Norman Chandler
Lampkin
William H. Smith Jr
Comanche Pr
Weaver Named Mental Health Chairperson
Mrs. Eula Weaver of De Leon was named Mental Health Chairperson for the May 1976 campaign. Carroll B. Bryant, president of the Texas Association for Mental Health, announced the appointment. The association will recruit volunteers for house-to-house outreach during Mental Health Month and promotes education and public information on mental health issues.
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Eula Weaver
De Leon
Carroll B. Bryant
Texas Association for Mental Health
Weaver
Texas Public School Week Open House Notice
The community is invited to observe Texas Public School Week from March 1 to March 5. Open house is Monday March 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at elementary and secondary schools with tours of classrooms and new Early Childhood and Special Education facilities. A High School concert and an Ag ribbons display will be shown. refreshments available in the Elementary Lunch Room and Home Economics Lab.
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De Leon
Texas Public Schools
Texas
Mayor Stewart Declines Re-Election for Mayor Post
Mayor M D Stewart announces he will not seek another term. He praises Scottie Campbell, a three year City Commission member, as ready to become mayor, noting Campbell’s knowledge of land values water system and community interests.
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STEWART
M.D. Stewart
Scottie Campbell
Campbell
Scout Fund Raising Drive Underway In De Leon
The Scout Fund Raising Drive began with a 7:00 a.m. breakfast at LaDon's Steak House. Hiram Smith Jr leads the effort with Donnie Nowlin Larry Simpson and Gayle Wilkerson directing three volunteer teams. De Leon has 79 scouts who will benefit from donations as James Perkins serves as Scoutmaster. Scouting marks its 66th birthday.
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LaDon’s
a.m
Hiram Smith, Jr
Donnie Nowlin
Larry Simpson
Gayle Wilkerson
De Leon
James Perkins
Joy Culwell To Speak At De Leon Chamber Banquet
Joy Culwell a humorist and radio personality from Colorado City will headline the De Leon Chamber of Commerce Banquet at P.A.R. Country Club on Saturday February 28 1976 at 730 p.m. She hosts Joy to the World on KVMC and is active in community service while teaching a Sunday School class and leading a women’s club.
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Chamber of Commerce
PAR Country Club
Joy Culwell
Abilene
KVMC
Colorado City
De Leon
Billy J. Culwell
Tommy
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Union Texas Petroleum
Katharyn Duff
Joy
First Baptist Church
Woman’s Club
De Leon Chamber of Commerce
P.A.R. Country Club
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De Leon Free Press Bearcats
Bret Sharp
Free Press
Daryleen Hodges
Janet McGinnis
PAT EISENRICH
Proctor Lake
Lions Club
E.S.A
Study Club
Shakespheare Club
Garden Club
Jury
The
Mental Health Association
Texas Department of Community Affairs
Pierre
association
Lantern Lane
Austin
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