12 Jul 1973
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Newspaper
De Leon Free Press
Location
De Leon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1973
Page
1
J C W urges De Leon precinct Four residents to vote yes on establishing a hospital district. The editorial warns of Medicare and access consequences if defeated and notes a sample ballot on page 8. Also mentions favorable rainfall aiding peanut crops and possible harvest gains.
The 59th annual Queen contest began July 9 with a tea at Mrs. Donald Alderman's home. Ten local girls compete, each with a sponsor, selling tickets to qualify for the Queen's Revue on July 31. The event includes interviews, stage presentation, and a $300 drawing prize.
In Comanche County 1972 filings rose 21 percent to 182 total from 1971. 45 criminal and 137 civil. Judge Byron L. McClellan presides over 52nd District Court with Jurisdiction including Comanche Bosque Coryell Hamilton. District court disposed 189 cases in 1972, 66 percent of filings. 99 cases remained on the docket. Statewide filings rose less than one percent. 47 percent of criminal dispositions were guilty pleas. jury verdicts yielded 74 percent guilty and 26 percent acquitted. The state’s docket totals reached 276,979 with 19 percent on docket 12–24 months and 28 percent over two years. The council will publish county and municipal data starting 1973.
Election officials expect 500 to 600 voters in precinct Four to decide district status for the Hospital District. Polls at De Leon City Hall run 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Absentee voting at City Hall 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until Friday. Election day is July 17.
Northside Baptist Church hosts a week long revival July 15 to 22 with Dr Malcolm Bane evangelist pastor of First Baptist College Station. Reggie Bowman of Pioneer Drive Abilene will lead the singing and has served as music minister in multiple churches. Evening services start at 8 00 and a morning session at 10 00 Monday through Thursday. Everyone is invited.
Eligible voters may cast absentee ballots at City Hall and City Secretary's Office in De Leon this week for the Four Hospital District election. Voters must reside in the district for six months and be registered. registration lasts three years and is extended with each regular election. Property ownership not required.
The Free Press presents a weather report issued by the U S Corps of Engineers. Temperature and moisture are for a 24 hour period from 8 a m to 8 a m July 7 to July 9 showing 0.01 and 0.52 inches of moisture.
Locke argues for creating a De Leon precinct Four hospital district excluding Gorman School District territory. He says it would empower residents to plan medical facilities and meet Medicare requirements, though a county-wide issue remains separate. If approved, it provides a path to future major improvements via another vote.
Avis Brinson a De Leon resident was named charge nurse for the Labor and Delivery Units at De Leon Municipal Hospital. A 1936 De Leon High School graduate, she trained at West Texas Memorial Hospital and previously held posts as surgical obstetrical nurse and school nurse.
The Athletic Department orders aluminum bleachers to replace painted lumber and provide comfort for football and track fans. A 480 seat Reserve Section from the 49 to 40 yard lines costs 5 per seat, valid for two seasons, with first option to buy after 73 and 74 seasons. Sale starts Monday July 23 at 9 00 a.m. on a first come basis.
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