18 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
De Leon Free Press
Location
De Leon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1976
Page
1
The fragment mentions Coranche Public Library and a location or code EOox 43 Youanehe in Texas T7642. Further readable details are minimal and no clear event or outcome is provided.
Gayle Wilkerson notes Bearcats and JV and 8th and 7th grade teams all won district titles this year marking an unusual four team district sweep. The piece praises coaches and supporters, previews Friday night game at Brady for bi district title, and honors Homecoming Queens Terri Van Zandt Frances Lopez and Mrs Allene Box amid snowfall photos. Local merchants funded ads for the district championship tribute.
De Leon, 8-2 overall and 6-0 in district, battles Mason 7-3 in a bi-district playoff at 7:30 p.m. in Brady. Mason relies on a strong defense led by Pat Ziriaz with key backs Ken Jordan Elvis Martin, while De Leon counters with a robust defense and a productive offense led by QB Joe Bob Huddleston.
Frances Lopez and Terri Van Zandt were named Homecoming Queens after a tie vote at the De Leon event. Frances was presented by Toby Hare and Terri by Steve Hallmark while DHS President Joe Huddleston was absent due to illness. Ex-Students Queen Mrs. N L Box was also presented in the halftime ceremony.
The city will switch off water at 2:00 p.m. on November 23 and restore service about 6:00 a.m. on November 24 to connect the western half of the new water lines.
Gilbert Owen is the De Leon Volunteer Fireman of the Week. He joined in January 1958 and has served nearly nineteen years, currently as training officer having trained about 45 firefighters. He attended three firefighting schools at Texas A&M in summers 1969 1970 and 1971.
Tickets for the De Leon-Mason football game in Brady are available at the De Leon High School office. Reserved seats cost 2.50 for adults and 1.00 for students, with gate admission 2.50. Sales end Friday at noon.
De Leon dominates Ranger Bulldogs 34-0 to finish 6-0 in district play and extend their championship streak. Shannon Wolfe and Rocky Hardin lead rushing while Randall Sanders fills in at QB amid snowy conditions. Leading tacklers Jeff Rogers and Andy Quinn record 15 tackles each.
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