Town Talk opens hunting season with safety note and Big Buck Contest
Gayle Wilkerson invites deer hunters to enjoy opening day safely and reminds them of the Free Press Big Buck Contest. A photo and measurements may be taken for the contest. Also reports De Leon football fans saw an excellent game as the Bearcats hosted San Saba, losing by nine while holding the Armadillos to 15. Cont'd to Page 5.
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Community Thanksgiving Service Scheduled at First Christian Church
The nationwide Thanksgiving service will be held Sunday night November 18 at 7 00 p m at the First Christian Church inviting all to attend and give thanks.
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Bearcat defense slows San Saba in 15-6 win
De Leon scores the lone Bearcat touchdown as De Leon edges San Saba 15-6. San Saba’s 35 point district average was stifled by a standout Bearcat defense holding the Armadillos to 15 first period points and forcing a late game stand. Key plays include Hallback Jimmy Leon’s opening kickoff return to the De Leon 40, a 44 yard pass for San Saba’s score, and Dennington and Ledbetter connecting for the final TD. leading tacklers were Lewis with 15 and Walker with 10, Hale with an interception, and Clynt Taylor suffered a broken arm.
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Lex Shelby Spotlight in De Leon Chamber Spotlight
Lex Shelby, a De Leon pharmacist and owner of Shelby Pharmacy, is highlighted for his community work and professional service. A OU graduate licensed in 1948, he chairs hospital and nursing home drug regimens, serves on local boards, and promotes regional industry. The piece notes De Leon’s hospital praise, civic unity, and Shelby’s call for young men to join effort.
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Texas Pharmaceutical Association
American Society of the Consultant Pharmacists
Texas Pharmacy Consultants Association for Nursing Homes
National Association of Retail Drug
County Farm Honored Under Family Land Heritage Program
Comanche County's Garland Johnson Farm, established in 1879, is named in the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program. Owners Mr. and Mrs. Garland Terris Johnson invited to a November 14 ceremony in the Texas Capitol Rotunda with Governor Clements and Dr. Dorman Winfrey speaking. Certificates will certify at least 100 years of continuous family agricultural production.
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Big Buck Contest Opens With Deer Season
As deer season opens on Saturday November 17 the Free Press sponsored Big Buck Contest begins. Three trophies will be awarded for best overall most points and largest spread with no entrant receiving more than one prize. Entries will be photographed for publication.
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Packing and mailing tips for holiday season
Practical guidance for preparing parcels using home materials. Choose large enough containers with cushioning material to prevent shifting. Avoid corn, use tape like cellophane and masking tapes not allowed, use pressure sensitive and reinforced tapes. Provide legible sender and recipient addresses with ZIP code on the outside and include return address inside.
Deer Season Opens Saturday November 17 in Texas
Deer season for most of Texas begins Saturday November 17 and runs to January 1, 1980. Turkey season overlaps, quail season runs November 17 to February 17, 1980. Deer limits are two bucks. turkey two gobblers or bearded hens. Tags must stay on carcasses until processing. lockers require tagged game and may impose fines for untagged items. Gun-season doe or antlerless deer require landowner permit. Shooting hours are half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. Quail limit is sixteen per day with 48 in possession.
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Bearcats Travel To Early For Final 1979 Season Game
The De Leon Bearcats travel to Early for their final 1979 game, kickoff 7 30 p m. Early sits 5 3 1 in records, 4 2 in district. De Leon stands 3 5 1 overall, 2 3 1 in district. Event open to all, whitetail deer contest, with photos and measurements at Free Press office. winners announced after the season. Longhorns and Mavericks tied 12 12 in Eastland opener. Early beat Ranger 64 7 and lost to Dublin 21 16 in district play. stars include James Adams Bart Powell Mike Ledsome Greg Eoff Taylor Duffer Wes Johnson and others. Fifteen lettermen return from last year’s 6 4 squad.
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Goldthwaite
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Dublin
James Adams
Bart Powell
Mike Ledsome
Greg Eoff
Taylor Duffer
Wes Johnson
Rance Barnes
Brad Jones
David Stringer
Rural Homeowners May Be Eligible For Loan Or Grant
An Eastland County homeowner with a house needing repairs may qualify for a Farmers Home Administration loan or grant. The program offers repair loans and grants to erase health or safety hazards, with grants limited to low income elderly homeowners aged 62 or older. Income determines eligible assistance, with higher income potentially qualifying for a home improvement loan to meet minimum property standards. Contact Eastland County Office Room 312 Eastland National Bank Building Eastland Texas 76448. Office hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Telephone (817) 629-8508.
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De Leon Students Off Thanksgiving Break Work Day
Students in De Leon Schools will have a Thanksgiving break with Wednesday through Friday off following a Teacher Work Day on Wednesday, November 21.
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Final Foo Contest Final Football Prize Ad
This week marks the final week of the Football Contest on the football page sponsored by De Leon merchants. Prizes total one award of $100 to the winner. Entries must be at the Free Press office or postmarked by Friday November 16.
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