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21 Jul 1977
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De Leon Free Press in De Leon, Texas
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Newspaper
De Leon Free Press
Location
De Leon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1977
Page
1
Gayle Wilkerson’s Town Talk Item
Local column by Gayle Wilkerson covers community notes and upcoming events in town. Short items mention residents, gatherings, and neighborhood updates with a casual, period-voice tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Wilkerson’'s
Legislature approves school financing bill in Texas two year plan
In special session the Texas Legislature advanced a 945.4 million dollar two year school financing package. The plan increases minimum salaries for experienced teachers, raises beginning pay, adds equalization funds, and expands maintenance and transportation aid. De Leon district gains 145000 dollars with 110600 increase. other local districts also see state aid changes as districts weigh local tax structures against the new funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De Leon
Free Press
Texas
Gustine
Sidney
Goldthwaite
Priddy
Rising Star
Bearcats ranked sixth in state in pre season Texas Football
De Leon Bearcats placed sixth in the Texas Football pre season rankings for 1977. The squad, state champions in 1975 and finalist last year, returns 13 lettermen and features standout players including Sig Wolfe and Jeff Rogers. The Bearcats are favored to win District 10 A with a deep roster including Sadberry Piston Wilcoxson Clark Morris Walker Hare Eisenrich Barefoot Powell Sanders Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De Leon
Sig Wolfe
Jack Waggoner
Jeff Rogers
Alan Sadberry
Bryan Piston
Joey Wilcoxson
Randal Clark
Toby Morris
Greg Hammit
David Walker
Anthrax Reported Near Dublin Cattle Quarantined
One confirmed anthrax case in cattle diagnosed by a Stephenville veterinarian in Edna Hill near Dublin. Twenty cattle have died on six ranches and the area is quarantined. Federal authorities urge vaccination on adjoining ranches, which is done. Dry weather favors anthrax spores in the soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
Edna Hill
Dublin
Lesser Cornstalk Borers Invade Comanche Peanut Fields
Comanche County Peanut Pest Management reports high Lesser Cornstalk Borer populations across the county with infestation in about half of plants in several fields. With peanuts pegging, control via watering in granular materials on irrigated peanuts or basal directed liquid sprays is recommended. County Extension Office provides more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Sig Wolfe Named Blue-Chip Texas High School Star
In Texas Football magazine 1977 high school rankings, De Leon Bearcat running back Sig Wolfe is listed among blue-chip seniors. Wolfe stands 5-11 and weighs 202 pounds, noted alongside other top college prospects based on scouts and coaches' confidential recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Football’ magazine
Texas
De Leon Bearcat
Sig Wolfe
National Farm Safety Week Promotes Safety Is a Good Investment
July 25 31 observance urges accident prevention in farming highlighting medical costs equipment damage and production loss. Local vet Dr Michael Burk cautions on carcass disposal and delays in cattle vaccination while urging immediate veterinary contact for sudden cattle deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burk
Beaty Wins Lone Star Farmer Degree at State FFA Convention
Tim Beaty son of Mr and Mrs John Beaty received the Lone Star Farmer's degree at the 49th annual state FFA convention. He was among 1 354 Future Farmers statewide to earn this degree for leadership and agriculture activity. Donnie Morris Larry Womack Garth Priddy and Jimmy Mahan attended as voting delegates and local advisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Beaty
FFA
Tim
BEATY
LONE STAR FARMER
John Beaty
FFA Association
De Leon
Cross-Timbers FFA
Donnie Morris
Larry Womack
Garth Priddy
Jimmy Mahan
Western entrance to Copperas Creek Park to close
The Fort Worth District of the Army Corps of Engineers plans to modify Copperas Creek Park entrances at Proctor Lake by closing the westernmost access from Highway 2861. Campers will be required to use the southeastern entrance to reach the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COPPERAS CREEK PARK
PROCTOR LAKE
Fort Worth
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Proctor Lak
Corps
Park Entrance Change Affects Public Access On Route 2861 Texas
The Corps proposes a single entrance to a park near the project headquarters along highway 2861. The move aims to enhance visitor protection, reduce day traffic, streamline information distribution and camping fee collection. Public comments are invited by August 20 1977 via the Proctor Project Office or Operations Division in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps
Proctor
Box
Comanche
Texas
P. O. Box
Fort Worth
P and M Festival Publicity and Parade Entries
Festival committee members will appear on KWTX and other stations July 27 29 and 30 to publicize the De Leon P and M Festival. Call 893 6600 or 893 2015 to enter parade floats with assigned numbers. Parade by 5 30 in front of the Senior High School with prize money for civic commercial decorated and out of town floats plus duchesses cars and other events and a seed spitting contest August 6 on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Johnny Watkins
KWTX
Ed Pewitt
Murray Cox
Harry Holt
Abilene
De Leon P & M
De Leon Free Press
Main Street
Fire damages De Leon High School estimated at 20000 to 25000
Firefighters estimate damage at De Leon High School between 20 000 and 25 000 dollars after an attic blaze caused by faulty wiring. Jimmie Dee Warren entered the building to shut doors as crews from Dublin Comanche Gorman and Rising Star fought the flames. Three classrooms and part of the hallway were damaged with bids for repairs to follow. Superintendent James Perkins says school will open as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De Leon High School
De Leon
German
Dublin
Comanche
Rising Star
the
Jimmie Dee Warren
Gorman
Bicycle Recovered After Theft Investigation
Local police recovered a bicycle belonging to Brad Sanders that had disappeared from the Dairy Treat. De Leon officers questioned suspects at City Hall after identifying the bike as Brad’s. a 24 year old woman was arrested and pled guilty, receiving a fine of 150 dollars plus 48 dollars in court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Sanders
Dairy Treat
Blue Haven Courts
Blue Hawe
Uvalde
De Leon
Rodney Jeanis
Albert Biggs
Wayne Sanders
Randall
Brad
Biggs
Comanche
De Leon Police Install First Radar Unit
The De Leon Police Department now uses a radar unit in patrol cars on loan from the Department of Public Safety. Chief Albert Biggs says the device improves public safety, with motorists already slowing down. New units cost 1800 to 2000 dollars, and nearby towns already use radar systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De Leon
Albert Biggs
Department of Public Safety
County Sheriff Reports June Activity in Comanche County
Comanche County Sheriff's Department documented one burglary six thefts one vandalism case and one assault complaint for June. Sheriff Shilo Garmon and Deputies Robert Donaldson led the patrols and investigations through the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
After hour calls tally and warrants executed
W. B. Elliott received after hour calls totaling 162. Officers served thirty six warrants and forty six civil papers were executed. Jail population during the month of June numbered thirty eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Elliott
Creighton Named One of Best Senators
Texas Young Americans for Freedom identified the top lawmakers from the 1977 session. The five best House members were Brad Wright, Bill Hollowell, Bob McFarland, Fred Orr, and one more. The four best senators named were Tom Creighton, Ike Harris, Grant Jones, and Walter Mengden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Young Americans for Freedom
North Texas
YAF
Brad Wright
Houston
Bill Hollowell
Grand Saline
Bob McFarland
Fort Worth
Fred Orr
De Soto
Tom Creighton
Mineral Wells
Ike Harris
Dallas
Grant Jones
Abilene
Walter Mengden
De Leon Coach Waggoner Named Coach Of The Year
De Leon football coach Jack Waggoner was named Coach Of The Year by Texas Football magazine in a feature alongside other class winners. The award, by the magazine with the Texas Sportswriters Association and with approval from the Texas Coaching Association and UIL, highlighted Waggoner despite De Leon’s bid for a second straight title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearcats
De Leon
Bearcat
Jack Waggoner
ee se
Texas Football
Waggoner
Texas Sportswriters Association
Texas Coaching Association
U.I.S
Al Williamson
Meridian
Fred Johnson
Rockdale Tigers
Bob Schneider
Canyon
Jerry Comalander
San Antonio Churchill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senate
House
legislative
Brownwood
Cross Plains
Michael Burk
P & M FESTIVAL NEWS
James Perkins
Deleon Police Department
Eastland
CREIGHTON
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