De Leon Free Press Moves and Community Welcome
JCW and companions praise De Leon and note the Free Press relocation to the old bank building with thanks to local businesses. They invite readers to visit, share stories, and contribute items for a College News column while thanking supporters and wishing prosperity for the new year.
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Nancy
Lance
De Leon
Homer Stephens
Elmo Abby
Comanche County Tractor
Jack Boyd
Higginbotham’s Lumber
Rodger Coan
Jack Taylor Strickland
Comanche Chief
Free press
College News
De Leon Native Larry Hight Receives Bronze Star
U S Army Specialist 4 Larry D Hight 21 son of Mr and Mrs Amos Hight Route 2 De Leon Texas received the Bronze Star Medal in Vietnam for meritorious service while with Company C 1st Battalion 6th Infantry American Division 198th Light Infantry Brigade near Chu Lai The specialist entered the army in July 1969 completed Basic at Ft Bliss Texas and was last stationed at Ft Ord California He also holds the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
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U. S. Army
Larry D. Hight
Amos Hight
Route
de Leon
Texas
Vietnam
Spec. Hight
6th Infantry
Chu Lai
army
Ft. Bliss
Ft. Ord
Calif
Mayor Proclaims January 1971 as March of Dimes Month
De Leon mayor M D Stewart proclaims January 1971 as March of Dimes Month urging citizens to support the national birth defect research and treatment program. The proclamation notes over 100 birth defects centers, ongoing progress, and the goal to protect 250,000 newborns annually.
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STEWART
National Foundation
Foundation
Naonal Foundation
I . M. D. Stewart
De Leon
Peanut Quality Contest urged for Texas and Oklahoma growers
The Chamber notes promote entry for peanut growers marketing 10 000 pounds or more of high quality peanuts from De Leon and nearby towns. Entries can be compared at the Chamber office for a chance at an all expenses paid Bermuda trip. The piece also discusses peanut research efforts in De Leon German Comanche area and Stephenville, praising local work and urging community support.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Quality Committee
De Leon
Chamber of Commerce office
Bermuda
department of Agriculture
John White
Comanche and
Gorman
State Department of Agriculture
Jack Williams
Tex. A.&M
pe Leon- German
Shelby Newman
Stephenville Experiment Station
Williams
Stephenville
College Board
Tarleton
University
De Leon- German - Comanche
Jim
Nancy Wilkerson
Austin
Sipe Springs
Highway 16
Nancy
Detroll Caraway
Truman Roberts Elevates to State Criminal Appeals Court
Truman Roberts of Hamilton, long serving presiding judge of the 52nd Judicial District, assumes office on the state high court in criminal matters during a public ceremony at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. He won election in 1970 to succeed Judge Ernest Belcher of Stephenville.
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Truman Roberts
Hamilton
52nd Judicial District
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Doctor D W Rodgers Dies in One Car Wreck Near Carbon
Dr. D W Rodgers 60 a German physician was killed in a single vehicle crash Sunday night six and a half miles north of Carbon on FM 2526. Funeral services were held Monday at the First United Methodist Church of German with Rev. Frank Williams officiating. Burial followed at Gorman Cemetery. He practiced in Gorman for 32 years and helped deliver more than 8 500 babies. He is survived by his wife three sons a daughter his father two brothers a sister and seven grandchildren.
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David Verl Rodgers
Carbon
Rodgers
First United Methodist Church of
German
Frank Williams
Audie Moore
Church of Christ
Cross
Gorman
Edward Verl
Seminole
George
Jim
Linda Rodgers
Dallas
Don E. Rodgers
S. R
Roy
Slyvia Barker
Big Spring
Footballers To Be Honored With Banquet
The De Leon Quarterback Club hosts a banquet Saturday at 7:00 PM in the elementary cafeteria honoring De Leon football teams coaches and cheerleaders. Co speakers Rick Mason OU defensive end and Stan Mauldin UT junior linebacker will address attendees. Awards will be given and tickets cost 4 50 with one adult and one player.
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De Leon
Rick Mason
Stan Mauldin
University of Oklahoma
Mason
O. U
University of Texas
Mauldin
U. T
Peanut Box Score Marketing Cards Return in De Leon
Comanche County invites locals to a Sunday sing at De Leon primitive Baptist Church from 1 to 4 p.m. featuring Jim and Andy Hudson as MCs. The event promotes advertising for business growth and community uplift with a charitable, fellowship-filled atmosphere.
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De Leon
De Leon primitive Baptist Church
De Leon Cagers Sweep District Openers In Twin Wins
De Leon opened district play with two wins at home. The girls defeated Ranger 40 32 as Paula Thomas scored 18 and Becky Dossey 14. Bearcats beat Ranger 69 43 led by Herman Hardin 19 and David Carruth 18. The girls travel to Goldthwaite Friday.
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DE LEON BEARCATS
De Leon
Ranger
Larry Nabors
Billy Hamilton
Gary park
Mike Huddleston
Randy Hardin
Herman Hardin
David Gilder
David Carruth
Charles Dilmore
Dwayne Ch pp
Vickey Cogburn
Smith
Milton Smith
Deborah Nowlin
Lesa Miears
Judy Sharp
Becky Dossey
Joanne Lane
Sue Johnson
Ann Calder
Sherry McClellan
Nancy Sanders
Tina Walker
Mona Hornsby
Paula Thomas
Sandra Burkeen
Brenda Nowlin
Mildred Lingle
p’ Arla Scott
FREE Press
Melton Smith
cky Dossey
Brenda Nowling
Ann Gilder
Jo Ann Lane
Goldthwaite
Bearcats
Ranger Bulldogs
Cats
David Gilberll
Nabors
Thepe Leon
Eastland
Becky Yossey
Bearcat
Ne Leon
Mavericks
Treadwell
Youths Complete Red Cross Lifesaving Course in Comanche
Six Comanche County youths finished the Red Cross Lifesaving and Water Safety course at Princess Geraldine's Playhouse. Mara Hasty and Cheryl Stricklin of De Leon completed the Junior Lifesaving segment while James Fanning Roy Hitt David Marshall of Comanche and Vickie Hamrick of De Leon finished the Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety course. Instructors Joe Waring Sam Marshall and Dan Burleson plan additional courses at Princess Geraldine's. interested persons should contact them for details.
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Comanche County
Red Cross
princess Geraldine’s Playhouse
Comanche
Mara Hasty
Cheryl Stricklin
De Leon
James Fanning
Roy Hitt
David Marshall
Vickie Hamrick
Joe Waring
Sam Marshall
Dan Bu
De Leon Fire DepartmentTraffic Warning Issued
The De Leon police and De Leon Volunteer Fire Department warn that individuals following fire trucks or interfering with fire department traffic will receive tickets. Authorized personnel may seize license numbers. The policy takes effect immediately.
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De Leon Volunteer Fire Department
fire department
De Leon
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D. V. RODGERS
ASCE
Andy Hudson, M.C
DE LEONE
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Ronnie Frick
Robert Gilder
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