Bearcats Claim Fifth Consecutive District Title
The De Leon Bearcats are district champions for the fifth straight year with bi district play set against the Wall Hawks in San Angelo Friday night. The Free Press thanks sponsors F and M Bank, De Leon Booster Club, City of De Leon, Sadberry Garage and others for supporting this edition.
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65 Club Members Attend Shrine Circus in Fort Worth
Sue Wilson reports that 131 65 Club members and guests attended the Shrine Circus in Fort Worth on a Saturday in November. The pageantry Grand Entry opened the show followed by acts including a neck slide, lion tamers, giant revolving wheels, perch performers, acrobats on unicycles, equestrian groups, aerial ballet, high fliers, performing dogs, motorbike baboons, elephants, and the Quassars with a space ship finale. Hostesses listed include Cindy Feely, Karen Gardner, Tola Wilson, Jeannette Belyeu, Sue Wilson, and Lena Taylor.
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Sue Wilson
Shrine Circus
Coliseum
Troyana
Josip Marcan
Josip
Johnny Luxem
Les Geraldo
Cindy Feely
Karen Gardner
Tola Wilson
Jeannette Belyeu
Lena Taylor
GS Club
Fort Worth
De Leon Merchants Extend Thursday Hours to 8 PM
The De Leon Chamber of Commerce sponsors Thursday shopping until 8 p.m. through the holiday season except November 24 Thanksgiving. Residents are urged to visit De Leon businesses this Thursday night November 17 and shop to 8 p.m.
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De Leon
Chamber of Commerce Barbecue Bun Supper Planned
The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a barbecue bun supper on Thursday night November 17 from 6 to 8 at City Hall. Menu features barbecue buns with all trimmings and dessert. Proceeds fund downtown Christmas decorations.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The De Leon Chamber of Commerce
New Phone Number Assigned For Emergency Calls
Chief of Police Rodney Jeanis announces a new emergency line 893-2424 for fire, accident or police calls. De Leon City office answers 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. De Leon Hospital handles calls after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends.
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Rodney Jeanis
De Leon
De Leon Hospital
Fireman of the Year Honoree Stanley Ware Hailed by De Leon
The Free Press notes Stanley Ware was named Fireman of the Year last week and clarifies he did not serve in the Air Force. It emphasizes his community service and dedication to De Leon and its residents.
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De Leon
Bearcats Clinch Fifth District Title With Comeback 7-6
De Leon Bearcats overcome a six point deficit to beat Ranger Bulldogs 7 to 6 and secure the undisputed district championship. Randall Sanders connects with Greg Cisneros on a 22 yard pass for the go ahead score, Sig Wolfe adds a one yard TD run, and Sanders kicks the extra point. Wolves and Powell key on defense as Bearcats gain 68 rushing yards by Wolfe and 22 by Powell while Ranger halts two fumbles and an interception in the first quarter. Injuries to Wolfe and Sanders noted as bi district awaits.
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De Leon Bearcats
Ranger Bulldogs
Bearcats
Bearcat
Dublin
De Leon
Bulldogs
Jay Rogers
Ranger
Bulldog
Randall Sanders
Greg Cisneroz
Sig Wolfe
Sanders
Ronald Powell
Wolfe
Alan Sadberry
Powell
Cisneros
Chuck Bush
boots
David Walker
Abel Lopez
Jeff Rogers
Joey Wilcoxson
Waggoner
Cats
De Leon Ranger
Bearcats travel to San Angelo for bi district clash
The De Leon Bearcats visit Bobcat Stadium in San Angelo to play the Wall Hawks, district 9 A champions, in a bi district playoff at 7 30 p m. Wall Ze 10 0 on the season and highly ranked in Harris and AP. Bearcats are 7 2 1 and last won district 10 A for a fifth straight year.
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Hawks
Coahoma
Clyde
Jim Ned
Iraan
Junction
Reagan County
Eldorado
Mason
Menard
Robert Lee
Wall Hawks
George Sharkey
Clayton Weishahn
Weishuhn
Wall
Barry Brodman
Roger Strube
Craig Biedermann
Craig Whittley
Karl Weishuhn
Bearcats
San Angelo
De Leon
Texas Voters Approve Five Constitutional Amendments in Election
Texas voters approved five amendments and rejected two in Tuesday’s statewide vote. Amendments passed include enlarging the Court of Criminal Appeals to nine judges, additional veterans land bonds, bail denial for certain felony repeat offenders, tax relief for cultural and historical resources, and a name change for the Judicial Qualifications Commission with related governance. County totals show mixed support across measures.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Caraway Joins Commodities Firm in Brownwood Office
Lennard Caraway, a Texas A and M graduate and former Woodstock broker, leads Heinold Commodities Inc new Brownwood branch in the First National Office Building. The office, among 70 nationwide, offers instant price quotes, direct exchange lines, and rapid trade execution. Caraway runs a De Leon cow-calf operation. the firm is affiliated with DeKalb AgResearch and Heinold Hog Markets, with major exchange clearing memberships.
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Heinold Commodites, Inc
First National
Brownwood
Lennard Caraway
De Leon
Caraway
Texas A & M University
animal science
Woodstock Trading Co
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
DeKalb AgResearch, Inc
Heinold Hog Markets, Inc
Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday at First Baptist De Leon
The De Leon churches host a community Thanksgiving service this Sunday at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church with a 6 p.m. covered dish meal. Rev. Ron Ramey delivers the message titled The Beauty of Thanksgiving, and music is provided by Pat Webb and the St. Joe Baptist Church choir. The offering supports indigents and transients in De Leon. all are invited.
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De Leon
First Baptist Church
Ron Ramey
First United Pentecostal Church
Pat Webb
First Baptist
St. Joe Baptist Church
Bill Linkletter
Billy Spencer
Elmer Whitehead
Cornelio Rameriz
Hiram Smith, Jr
Jim Fitzhugh
DeLeon Singleton
Terry Chapman
Charles McClure
De Leon Board Adjusts School Calendar and Textbook Committee
The De Leon Board of Education met on November 8 and moved the Thanksgiving holiday period by shifting the teacher work day to November 23. The session also named the Textbook Committee for 1978-79 with James Perkins as chair and listed members across English, Texas History, General Business, Driver Education, Economics, and Office Procedures.
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The De Leon Board of Education
James Perkins
Sharon Lesle
Texas
Carolyn Frasier
Nelda Priddy
Ronnie Nations
Addie Ratliff
Chan Priest
Ronnie Clifton
Grady West
Wanda Patterson
Co Publisher Judy Wilkerson Named Outstanding Woman in Pleasanton
Judy Wilkerson and husband Bill co publish the De Leon Free Press and Pleasanton Express. She moved to Pleasanton in 1975 and became the first woman president of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. She led Atascosa County Democratic delegations, headed Cowboy Homecoming, and serves on multiple boards while writing a weekly column.
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Pleasanton Express
Pleasanton
Texas
Fred Hilgers
Pleasanton Rotary Club
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Judy
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Atascosa County
Cowboy Homecoming Association
Little Theatre
All Saints Episcopal Church
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