Jim Parker to write House column in Free Press
Free Press plans weekly Jim Parker column on House of Representatives activities. Editor invites reader input to guide his coverage and reflect supporters' views. County stock show and auction praised for strong turnout and economy. Gratitude extended to McDougal's for venue support and to 4H FFA members and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Parker
Free Press
House of Representatives
Jim
McDougal’s
FFA
Record $99,961.10 Set At 25th Comanche County Livestock Auction
The 25th Annual Comanche County Junior Livestock Auction grossed a record 99,961.10 over two days led by steers, hogs, and lambs. Grand Champion steer sold for 2,193.75 to Central Texas Energy Supply while Grand Champion hog and lamb fetched 725.00 and 782.00 respectively. Local 4H and FFA youth from Gustine, De Leon, Newburg, Comanche, and Sidney earned top prices as buyers like Columbia Meat Packing Company and Southern Savings and Loan placed premium bids.
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Comanche County
Larry Cure
Green Oaks Dairy
Comanche
Laura Elizondo
Bobby Downing
Gustine
Central Texas Energy Supply
Columbia Meat Packing Company
Melanie
Newburg and
Hasse
Sidney
Weather Temperature and Rainfall Serial Summary
January 19 to January 22 show mixed readings with temperatures around mid to upper thirties and rainfall traces. Data includes inconsistent marks and stray characters, but indicates cooler days with light precipitation on January 19 to 22.
Who's Who Made at D H S
Best Dressed Mike Keith and Terrill Sides Most Athletic Roman Saldivar and Lori Womack Most Beautiful and Most Handsome Lori Womack and Gary Salt Most Likely to Succeed John Conklin and Lisa Williams Most Congenial Kevin Caraway and Lana Keith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Keith
Terrill Sides
Roman Saldivar
Lori Womack
Gary Salt
John Conklin
Lisa Williams
Kevin Caraway
Lana Keith
Complete 1983 Junior Livestock Auction Report
Auction results list Grand Champion Lamb Jim Lester Gustine FFA 1156.80, Grand Market Swine Melanie McDougal Newburg 2.90, Market Steer Bobby Downing Gustine 1125. The report notes reserve champions, sponsor names, and sale prices for many breeds including Southdown Cross Adell Spruill Comanche 4H 106 2.55 and Hereford Deann Davis Newburg H 975 1.00, with additional reserves and first place winners. Page 8 references continued results and sponsors such as Central Texas Energy Supply, De Leon Clinic, and F & M Bank.
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Jim Lester
Gustine
Southern Savings
Comanche
Melanie McDougal
Newburg
Bobby Downing
Central Texas Energy Supply
Jackie Feist & Boyd Carpets
Adell Spruill
Comanche Co
Chester Market
Comanche National Bank
Champion Charolais
Janalyn Downing
FFA
Matthew Carroll
Frazier Clark
Shorthorn
Greg Priddy - De Leon Jr
Cook Insurance
Charolais
Bill Evans
Harold Parrish
English Cross
David Copeland
Red & White
Southdown
Beth Blue Gustine
Comanche Ford Tractor
Comanche co Post
De Leon FFA Drives Top Honors At County Livestock Show
The 48th Annual County Livestock Show at Comanche Livestock Center saw De Leon FFA and 4H members claim major titles. Leslie Morris led with the grand champion breeding goat and reserve, while Brad Bettis won market swine. Show winners also include Marlin Priddy and Melinda Owen in showmanship, as judges from A&M and Tarleton weighed in.
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De Leon FFA
Comanche County
Comanche
Leslie Morris
De Leon
Leslie
Brad Bettis
Hampshire
Marlin Priddy
Melinda Owen
Rabid Skunk Reported In City Limits
A skunk shot by a De Leon resident in his yard Sunday night January 16 was confirmed rabid after testing. The animal contacted two dogs. one vaccinated and re vaccinated, the other euthanized. Dr. Michael Burk notes two rabid animals locally and discusses vaccination and monitoring options. This is the first rabid skunk in about three years.
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De Leon
Michael Burk
Burk
Fred Williams Named President of Farmers and Merchants Bank
Fred D. Williams was promoted to President of the Farmers and Merchants Bank in De Leon last Thursday January 20. He joined the bank 18 years ago, arriving from Abilene in April 1964 to serve as Assistant Vice President, then VP in 1965 and EVP in 1980. Williams has led local civic efforts as Citizen of the Year 1969, and as longtime chamber and festival committee leader.
New Programs In Curriculum Of De Leon Public Schools
De Leon Public Schools have added several programs including Gifted and Talented for grades 4 through 6, selected by testing, directed by Mrs. Melba Shelby. The group, named Strivers, meets weekly to develop research skills, study communication modes, and publish a student newspaper. The district also expanded remedial reading and math, migrants programs with micro-computers, and a Pharmacy Bank of software discs funded per student. Resource rooms assist learners with problems, and early childhood special education serves 3 to 5 year olds. An ESL program shows early success with kindergartners and first graders taught by a team, while grades 2-8 are taught by Mrs Frances Danson. four ESL students have exited since.
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De Leon
Melba Shelby
USAIL
Utah
Education Service Center
Perkins
Betty Bettis
Frances Danson
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Gayle Wilkerson
Bookout Holsteins of
Dublin
Billy Ray Evans
D.H.S
F & M Bank
Paul Chapman
Cross
Heart of Texas Loan
Duroc
James Rucker
Dr. Turner
Gayle
James Mercer
James Blue
Danny Whisenhunt
Buddy Lane
Roy Johnson
James Ryan
Neal Morris
Loyd
Charles Williams
Kenneth Harvick
Mickey Love
Donnie Ward
De Leon Jr
Russell Duke
Tommy Hudson
H. Duroc
Carla Rieve
LeAnn Loudermilk
Jackson Johnson
Duane Crownover
Shawn Cogburn - De Leon Jr
Amanda Wilcoxson - De Leon Jr
Lacy Loudermilk - De Leon Jr
skunk
Duster area
cS i Mahon, Jr
Alvin Setzler
De Leon Post Office
C. L
Arvil
FRED WILLIAMS
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK
the Farmers and Merchants Bank
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