Letter from the Hills Town News
Local letter page notes a borrowed book titled Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisenhower misplaced after about 14 months. The author recounts remarks by Marshall Zhukov in 1945 and comments on U.S. and Soviet relations. Route Two carrier Mr Coley retires July 30 with Ottis Dee Matthews taking over. Summit advice urges continuous social and economic progress and support for freedom and dignity.
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Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ike
Marshall Zhukov
Marshall
Eisenhower
Berlin
United States
Russia
United Nations
Mr. Zhukov
God
Local Melons Now Rolling On Market
Local melons are arriving in growing numbers with De Leon fame spreading. Locally raised cantaloupes appeared first, but the dark green watermelons now dominate the market. The Free Press has no full crop survey but reports strong assurance of a bountiful melon season culminating at the Peach and Melon Festival.
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De Leon
Local TV Show Is Big Success In De Leon
De Leon residents showcased products on WBAP TV last Saturday the 16th in a state wide Farm Editor Doc Rhumann program. Seven farmers and three cars displayed goods with J H Vance giving a speech on the Peach and Melon Festival. community leaders praised the show and promised continued support.
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Doc Rhumann
T. R. Patton
W. B. Nowlin
Whit Sides
J. H. Vance
De Leon
P & M Exhibit Plans Center on Community Booths
A city hall meeting last Monday refined a tentative score card for P and M community exhibits. Dallas Morning News sponsorship spurs broader participation as communities prepare displays, with 10 booths available at no charge and invites to join through W A Morgan or O H Moore.
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city hall
Dallas Morning News
W. A. Morgan
O. H. Moore
Community Club Sets Meeting At Black's Cafe
The Community Club meets at Black's Cafe Thursday night July 28 at 7 30. Roy Thomas to be installed as president for the year and discuss committee appointments and town benefit efforts with all members urged to attend. Cards will be mailed to remind members of the time.
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Black’s Cafe
Roy Thomas
Thomas
Butler named new manager of Sinclair Service Station
Milburn C. Butler announces the Sinclair Service Station will open Monday August 1 in De Leon. He is a longtime local with garage experience including Terrill Ford and invites old friends and new customers to call on him for services and parts.
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M. C. Butler
Sinclair Service Station
Milburn C. Butler
Sinclair
the
Terrill Ford Motor Company
Singing at Primitive Baptist Church on Sunday
A singing event is scheduled at the Primitive Baptist Church Sunday afternoon starting at 2 o clock. The public is invited to attend.
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Primitive Baptist Church
Fruit and Vegetable Stand Petition Circulates in City
Several copies of a petition protesting the city’s permit for curbside fruit and vegetable stands circulated this week. A sizable number of signatures were gathered. At press time no date for presentation or any action was reported.
P & M Building Fund Nears Two Thousand Dollars
An incomplete contributor list shows Peach and Melon Building Fund donations totaling 1890.00 with more names expected next week. Chairman J. H. Rip Vance noted additional contributions after typing, and disclosed several more amounts will appear in the forthcoming list.
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Free Press
Peach and Melon Building Fund
J. H
Rip” Vance
Peach and Melon Festival Merchandise Tickets Now
Merchants in De Leon distribute Peach and Melon Festival Merchandise Tickets to customers. Longtime residents recognize their purpose. newcomers should seek full information from their merchant at ticket retrieval. J. H. Rip Vance, festival committee chair, urges asking for tickets during purchases.
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De Leon
J. H. “Rip” Vance
Free Press Plans Photo Engravings Start Up
The Free Press has the materials to begin photo engravings but needs cooling equipment outlets and space straightened. Some newsy pictures are ready to run this week. likely next week for publishing.
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Free Press
Mrs Bond Undergoes Surgery Here Monday
Mrs Sam Bond underwent surgery at the local hospital Monday and is reported to be doing as well as can be expected. Her friends wish for her a speedy recovery.
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Sam Bond
Free Press thanks Judge Nance for honeydew cantaloupes
The Free Press expresses gratitude to Judge Nance for the delicious Honey Dew cantaloupes he provided this week. The note says they were really good.
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The Free Press
Judge Nance
Comanche County Names Ground Observer Corps Supervisors
Comanche County Judge Alton Kirkland announced the selection of post supervisors for Ground Observer Corps Posts in the county. The volunteers will observe and report aircraft movements to filter centers, supplementing radar networks for national air defense. Silver GOC wings are awarded after meeting required hours.
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Richard Thorpe
Sipe Springs
William T. Keith
De Leon
Paul Bradley
Proctor
Sam Phifer
Comanche
Oral D. Morris
Sidney
McDonald Applewhite
Gustine
Homer Miller
Lamkin
Jesse Reese
Newbury
Ground Observer Corps
Alton Kirkland
Comanche County
State Defense and Disaster Relief Office
United States Air Defense Force
United States
Banks Principal Lenders To State Norm Ranch Men
Texas farmers and ranchers relied chiefly on local banks for credit in 1954, says W. C. Chilton. On Jan 1 1955 Texas banks held 265,235,000 in farm loans, far above the 137,016,000 by Federal land Banks and 346,876,000 in CCC loans.
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Texas
W. C Chilton
Comanche National Bank
Comanche
Texas Bankers Association
Comanche County
Agricultural Commission of the
American Bankers Association
Chilton
Federal land Banks
Texasarmers
D.C.C
Shel b y Baptist Lead Field As Jr League Races Pass Half Way Mark
Shelby Baptist lead as the junior leagues reach midway with Shelby Pharmacy undefeated in Little League and Baptists at five wins one loss in Pony League. Higginbotham’s Golden Oak and Western Auto contend in Little League while Slats Patterson’s Pony League squad nears improvement. Lions Club Little League lacks top coaching though potential exists with more personal training. Admission is free with voluntary donations welcomed.
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Shelby
Baptist
the
Baptists
Higginbotham’s
Golden Oak
Western Auto
Lions Club
Shelby Pharmacy
Bethany - Nabors
wth
Baptists Hammit Motors
Terrill Pontiac
Slots Patterson
Hicks Visit De Leon Friends During Recovery
Mr and Mrs F D Hicks of Stephenville were visiting friends in De Leon Monday. Hicks is improving satisfactorily after surgery a few weeks ago. They said Mrs Ralph Tucker and sons Raymond and Ronald are spending their vacation in San Francisco and Mr Tucker will fly to California next week for a week’s trip with his family.
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F. D. Hicks
Stephenville
De Leon
Hicks
Ralph Tucker
Raymond
Ronald
San Francisco
Calif
Tucker
California
Candidates For Festival Queen Are Announced
Just before press time on Thursday afternoon the Free Press lists four entrants for Queen of the Peace and Melon Festival 1955. Ann Parsons is with the Lion's Club, Bertie Montague with the Community Club, Nancy Johnson with Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, and Pat Mahan with De Leon Garden Club. Votes cost one cent each as supporters rally for their candidate.
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De Leon
Lions Club
Ann Parsons
Lion’s Club
Mertie Montague
Nancy Johnson
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Pat Mahan
De Leon Garden Club
Weatherford and Allgood Visit in Alabama and Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs W W Weatherford of Vina Alabama and Richard Allgood of Altus Oklahoma arrived Monday to visit Mrs Ivah Pittman and J Doss Miller Jr Mrs Pittman is Weatherfords mother and Richards grandmother
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W. W. Weatherford
Vina
Ala
Richard Allgood
Altus
Okla
Ivah Pittman
J. Doss Miller Jr
Waitress A Girl Who Thinks Money Grows on Trays
A humorous caption portrays a waitress who treats tips as if money grows on trays. The quip hints at a lighthearted social joke about earnings in dining service.
Texas Farmers Receive Major Loan Support in 1954
Officials report that 75 percent of 1954 production credit for Texas farmers came from banks while $33,463,000 in farm mortgages held by banks at the start of the year funded production and operating needs. Mr Chilton notes 859 of 886 insured Texas commercial banks made farm loans in 1954.
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Farmers Home Administration
Morton Chapel Revival Set for July Dates
Morton Chapel Methodist Church announces a revival from Thursday July 28 through Sunday July 31. Visiting preacher Rev Edward Otwell appears with daily morning and evening services and prayers at 7 30 each evening. Pastor Rev J B Cole invites all to attend.
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Morton Chapel Methodist Church
Edward Otwell
J. B. Cole
Morton Chapel Church
Rev Hammer to Hold Revival at St Joe
Rev D L Hammer Jr of Alvord Texas will preach at St Joe Baptist Church near De Leon from July 31 to August 7. Morning services start around 10 30 and evening prayer at 7 30 with preaching at 8 00. All are invited to attend each service.
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St. Joe Baptist Church
De Leon
D L. Hammer, Jr
First Baptist Church
Alvord
Texas
Gospel Meeting Begins at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ at the corner of Manchaca and Moreland Streets two blocks west of the high school will host a gospel meeting from Friday July 22 through Sunday July 31. Evangelist H. E. Robertson of Lebanon Missouri will speak nightly at 8 o clock with a welcoming message for all.
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Church of Christ
Manchaca and
Moreland Streets
H. E. Robertson
Lebanon
Missouri
Sharbutts Celebrate Golden Wedding in De Leon Visit
Rev and Mrs J W Sharbutt of Gorman and their daughter Volva Clinger of Midland celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Tuesday in De Leon with friends, marking the milestone during a family visit. Charlcie Jo Clinger, also from Midland, joined the trip.
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J. W. Sharbutt
Gorman
Volva Clinger
Charlcie Jo
Midland
De Leon
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Ham Locke
Whitey Hicks
Mr. Hicks
Mrs. Hicks
WBAP-TV
Matt Stephens
Millard Richman
tary
Mr. Butler
tail fruit and vegetable stands
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BY DON SORELLE
P & M Building Fund
W. H. Smith Dry Goods Co
De Leon Implement Co
Fincher Feed & Produce
De Leon Grocery
Roy Hammers Furniture
Jones Cafe
Hammit Motors
De Leon Auto Supply
Faust Lumber Co
J. M. Holdridge & Sons Grocery
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Farmers Supply
Ralph Robinson Ins. Co
Don Merritt
Joe Hulsey
Sanders Garage
George Mason Grocery
W. A. Hill Mfg. Co
G. W
Doc” Carter
J. B. Morris
Anonymous
Mahan Chevrolet Co
J. D. Tate & Son
MR. NANCE
Patterson
Pony League
Festival Queen
MORTON CHAPEL
HAMMER
ST. JOE
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