07 Nov 1985
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Newspaper
De Leon Free Press
Location
De Leon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1985
Page
1
Last Sunday's Texas Weekly article outlines deer hunting pricing with mature buck hunts costing up to 1200 dollars for four days and various per‑point or per‑inch charges. Free Press hosts Deer and Turkey Contests. Turkeywalk Saturday benefits the American Heart Association as Bearcats eye a playoff shot at Glen Rose.
A Youth Revival is planned for November 8 to 10 at the United Pentecostal Church located at 105 Manchaca. Friday and Saturday services start at 7 p.m. with Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The evangelistic team comes from Texas Bible College in Houston and all are welcome.
A chili cook-off in De Leon at the American Legion Hall sponsored by Post 471 runs Saturday. Registration starts 8 a.m. with a small entry fee, cooking outdoors over open flame, rules review at 9:50 a.m., cooking 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., judging at 3:30 p.m., trophies for first, runner-up and worst chili, and public sale of all chili proceeds. Call 003-2738 after 5 p.m. for details. inclement weather backup noted.
Texas Parks and Wildlife announces the deer season runs from November 9 to January 5, 1986, with a 58 day opener this year and higher bag limits up to five deer in many counties. Turkey season rules include a swing tag allowing two Rio Grande gobblers in spring, and a three turkey annual bag limit, with East Texas counties restricted to one gobbler. Quail season opens November 2 and runs to February 23, 1986 with a 12 bird daily limit.
The Comanche County Division of the American Heart Association will host a five mile Turkeywalk at 9 a.m. in the west parking lot of the First Baptist Church. Participants recruit sponsors for pledges based on miles walked. prizes include savings accounts, clothing, toys, and gift certificates. Pledges can be made by calling Liz Sparger at 893-2137. money is due by 5 p.m. November 14.
Comanche County announces commemorative one ounce coins for the sesquicentennial with bronze at 5 dollars and silver at 20 dollars. Silver is .9995 pure. Front design by Mary Waller, back by Ruby Park. Coins sold at the Comanche Chamber of Commerce office. For info contact Trent Thomas in De Leon or Stewart Caffey in Sidney.
De Leon seeks a playoff berth by defeating Glen Rose to claim second in District 14 AA as Clifton and Dublin contend for spots. Glen Rose’s recent results include losses to McGregor 43 13 and Clifton 21 20 while beating Dublin 19 14 and Hamilton 40 21. Key players include Kenny Black Shane Timmerman and linemen Brownen Loyd Wooten Brent while Jeff Fellers Morrison lead linebackers and Chris Hart is end. Kickoff 7 30 p m Friday in Rose.
Garza's Produce owner Vince Garza and De Leon Police Chief Jerry Register report an early Monday arrest after a burglar tried to take pecans. Garza trapped the suspect using dollies and a flashlight, holding him at gunpoint until police arrival.
De Leon and Comanche observe Poppy Day with Unit 471 volunteers. The annual event raises funds to aid needy veterans and families through red paper poppies handmade by disabled and hospitalized veterans in Auxiliary shops. The program began in 1920 and emphasizes remembrance and patriotism nationwide.
November 11 marks Veterans Day with traditions at Arlington National Cemetery including a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and a program of speeches and music. AMVETS hosts the national observance. Disabled American Veterans hold a flag raising and mortgage burning at Chapter 43 in Van Dyke, followed by a noon barbecue.
Deer and turkey seasons start Saturday November 9 as the De Leon Free Press launches its 8th annual Big Buck Contest and 5th annual Turkey Contest. Three deer trophies awarded for best overall most points and largest spread. no one wins more than one. Turkey prize goes to heaviest tom. ties broken by board length. Entries accepted at Free Press office or by phone. photos and measurements arranged. Winners announced after season ends.
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