31 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
De Leon Free Press
Location
De Leon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1977
Page
1
Rain over the weekend caused river flooding and fence repairs for area residents. Voters will choose two city council members three school board members and three hospital board members this Saturday. April 1 midnight is the license plate sticker deadline. The Seniors volleyball tournament raised funds for their trip with photos of winning teams inside.
The Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce sponsor a Friday April 8 breakfast at City Hall at 7 00 a m to launch a sustaining membership drive for De Leon Scouting. Marshall E Bruce, District Executive, Boy Scouts of America, Comanche Trail Council attends. Wayne Chambers chairs the drive seeking 2400 for the council area eight central Texas counties.
De Leon plans a second application to HUD for 1977 Community Development Block Grant funds. Approval from the West Texas Council of Governments was obtained for the first grant. A hearing on April 1 at 4 00 p m at city offices will discuss the application which totals 250000 for street sewer bridges and housing rehabilitation with possible full or partial funding.
The Women’s Division of the Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Saturday Easter Egg Hunt on April 2 at 2 00 PM for children aged one through nine with prize eggs. The event is hosted annually by the chamber division.
Mike Abbott of the Christian Church of Mound City Missouri will be guest speaker and singer for April 3 6 revival services at First Christian Church De Leon. Services start 10 30 a m and 7 p m nightly with special music and a singspiration Monday at 6 p m. Ron and Linda Brown assist in the special singing.
The Free Press profiles Bill Smith as De Leon fireman of the week. A 1963 De Leon High School graduate, he later became a mortician, worked with Nabors Funeral Home, then formed the Smith Chapman Flying Service with Keith Chapman, totaling about 2000 flight hours.
April 1 at midnight marks the cutoff for displaying 1977 vehicle stickers on plates. License plate strips are available at City Hall throughout March.
Johnny Gooden was hospitalized in Harris Hospital Fort Worth after an accident at Golden Oak Milling Company last Friday. He stepped on an unsecured cover and fell into an auger, severing his leg below the knee. He was operated on at De Leon Hospital then transferred to Fort Worth for further care. Gooden had long worked for Golden Oak Milling.
The De Leon Church of Christ announces a Gospel Meeting from April 4 to 10 with Evangelist D. L. Ashley of Albany Texas. Daily services start at 7 30 pm with Sunday Bible study at 9 45 am worship at 10 45 am and evening service at 6 30 pm. Topics include The Christian's Responsibility to the Church and Why Everyone Should Be a Christian.
De Leon Public Schools will host the District 10-A UIL Literary Meet on Saturday April 2 with events starting at 9:00 a.m. Students from De Leon and neighboring districts compete in elementary, junior high, and high school divisions for top placements and regional advancement.
The Reverend Jack Riley of Brownwood will headline a three day revival at the De Leon First United Methodist Church from Sunday April 3 to Wednesday April 6. Services Sunday are 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Weekday services are 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Reverend Dick Jenkins of Waco leads songs. Nursery is available for evening services. Donuts and coffee served at morning services to fit early schedules. Everyone is invited.
A Sunday evening event invites the public to attend Believers That Christ Saves for a congregational gathering. The notice emphasizes welcoming attendees to participate in prayer and fellowship.
The Corps of Engineers reports Proctor Lake rose more than seven feet after weekend rains. Rainfall measurements show 4.25 inches at the lake and higher local totals in De Leon. Lake level reached 1167.70 at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, above the 1160.06 reading before the storms, with inflow continuing and releases normal. Flooding damaged roads bridges and fences across the area as the lake rises toward the Leon inflow.
On March 23, De Leon High's Consumer Education class toured Floyd West and Company in Dallas with 24 participants. Two groups visited nine floors, heard talks from multiple departments, and enjoyed lunch, then stopped at St. Paul Insurance in Arlington before returning.
Voters in De Leon will choose city council members two seats, school board three positions, and hospital board three terms this Saturday April 2. Polls open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Incumbents J Wesley Harper E L Moore Neal Morris Eddie Lindley Joe V Morgan Walter J Beaty and Larry Boyd headline ballots with several challengers.
De Leon residents can have police monitored home watches during absences. Officers will patrol properties and collect newspapers from doorsteps. To arrange service notify City Hall at 2065.
Track teams Kittens and Bearcats compete this week at the Bulldog Relays hosted by Hamilton. Action focuses on sprint and distance events with college squads challenging for place among top performers.
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