Hunting Season Opens Saturday Across Texas
Hunting seasons begin Saturday November 12 and run through January 1 1984 for deer turkey and quail with limits of three deer two bucks two gobblers or bearded hens and antlerless deer by permit in Comanche County. Deer and turkey must be tagged immediately and kept on carcasses for processing. Legal shooting hours from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. Ten safety rules cover handling guns, muzzle direction, target verification, and storage.
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Town Talk preview and local notes on hunts and events
Deer season opens with reader photo and measurement submissions for trophies. Bearcats face Boyd in bi district Friday at 7 30 p m in Granbury. Comanche County Commissioners set a public meeting for tax rate on Monday November 14 at 9 00 a m in the Courthouse Court Room.
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Bearcats Meet Undefeated Boyd In Bi District Play Friday
Granbury hosts undefeated Boyd, the 11-AA champion, in bi district after Bearcats clinch 21-3 win to move to state playoffs as District 12-AA's No 2. Boyd dominates with a 10-0 record and high state ranking. tickets at gate only, adults four dollars, students two.
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Black Trial To Begin December 12
The trial of Delbert Lloyd Black will begin on Monday December 12 in the District Courtroom in Comanche. Black is being tried for the death of his five year old son Richard.
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Harris Favors Boyd in Granbury Bi District Showdown
The Harris Rating System tags Boyd as a 20 point favorite over De Leon in Fridays Granbury bi district game. Boyd holds rank 10 with a power of 152 while De Leon sits 82 at 131. Other local games see Cisco favored by 2 over San Saba, Dublin 6 over Archer City, Winters 6 over Mason, and Coleman 1 over Breckenridge.
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Deer and Turkey Hunts Open With Free Press Contests
Deer and turkey seasons start Saturday November 12 with the De Leon Free Press sixth annual Big Buck Contest and third annual Turkey Contest. Three buck trophies cover best overall most points and largest spread with no double awards. a Turkey Tom by weight is also judged. Entries open to all ages from Comanche and surrounding counties. state entries not accepted this year. Bring your prize to the Free Press or call 893-6868 or 893-6355 for photo and measurement arrangements. Winners announced after hunting season.
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Veterans Day Ceremony Planned at Van Dyke DAV Chapter
Veterans of all wars will be honored on Friday November 11 with an 11 a.m. flag raising at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter Home in Van Dyke. The day includes games such as dominoes and horseshoes followed by a 4 p.m. barbecue dinner with no charge but open to donations to cover expenses.
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Turkey Walk This Saturday at De Leon First Baptist
The Comanche County American Heart Association sponsors a five mile Turkey Walk this Saturday November 12 at 9:00 a.m. in the west lot of the First Baptist Church De Leon. Participants pledge based on miles walked with prizes for top fundraisers including a 12 inch color TV and a trip to Puerto Vallarta for the top Texas raiser.
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De Leon Students Shine at Dallas State Fair
De Leon students participated in the Dallas State Fair with David Lindsey placing 19th in lightweight Chianina steer and 4th in Charolais heifer, Annette Priddy 9th in Shorthorn heifer, Greg Priddy 3rd in Shorthorn heifer, and Mike Mahan 10th in Simmental heifer.
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Annette Priddy
Greg Priddy
Mike Mahan
Northside Baptist Church Choir Concert Hosted by Cottonwood
Northside Baptist Church hosts a gospel choir concert presented by Cottonwood Baptist Church this Sunday night at 7 00 p m. The event, located east of Dublin on the Hico highway, features the church choir a ladies ensemble and three soloists according to spokesperson Mrs Doyle Chambers.
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Veterans Day honors those who served in war
Friday November 11 marks Veterans Day nationwide honoring service members from World War II Korea and Vietnam. The day began as Armistice Day in 1918, renamed by President Eisenhower in 1954, with national observance at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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De Leon Chamber Plans Christmas Decorating Contest and Shoppers' Night
The De Leon Chamber of Commerce and Women's Division sponsor Shoppers' Night and a Christmas Home Decorating Contest on Monday December 5. Stores stay open to 8 pm and Main Street blocks 6 to 7 pm for carols as Mayor Doyle Smith lights the trees with Santa visiting youngsters. Prizes include a bicycle and cash awards for the decorating contest with entries limited to city limits and deadline December 16. Call 893-2083 to enter.
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American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day Reminds Service Honor
On November 11 the Auxiliary will offer the red crepe poppy to the public in De Leon by Unit 471. Volunteers will participate in the nationwide Poppy Day program to honor citizen soldiers who died in four wars. Funds aid needy veterans and their families through handmade poppies crafted by disabled and hospitalized veterans in Poppy Shops. Poppies are offered for a contribution, not a set price.
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De Leon
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USDA Seeks Comments on 1984 Peanut Price Differentials
The USDA invites public input on price support differentials for the 1984 crop peanut program. Authorized under the Agricultural Act of 1949 section 403, the differential adjusts support levels for quality and other factors. Rank notes suggestions already received regarding 1963-crop Virginia peanuts, including premium reductions for extra large kernels and eligibility changes.
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