Bi-District Championship joy and local sports notes
DeLeon celebrates a Bi-District championship with Bearcats and junior high teams praised for sportsmanship. Wilkersons watched junior high girls games and Eastland varsity, while football and basketball seasons begin. Peanut harvests look strong and deer hunting successes are noted. A Bearcat pep rally at 4 45 p m precedes a caravan to Granbury. Thanksgiving reflections close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkersons
Huckabay
Eastland
De Leon Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
De Leon Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday of this week for Thanksgiving holidays.
Bearcats Hold Friday Pep Rally at Field House
The Bearcats plan a 4:45 p.m. pep rally Friday at the Field House. A caravan will follow the boys to Granbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granbury
Bearcats
Field House
De Leon Bearcats clinch bi district with 8 7 win over Mason
De Leon Bearcats edge Mason 8 7 to capture a third straight bi district title in Brady. Sig Wolfe's one yard run and Randall Sanders TD pass to Steve Hallmark sealed the win as De Leon retakes the regional clash against Clifton in Granbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE LEON
HB Sig Wolfe
Mason Cowpunchers
Bearcats
Wolfe
Mason
Sig Wolfe
Randall Sanders
Steve Hallmark
Andy Quinn
Jeff Rogers
Toby Hare
Daryl Ward
Rocky
Comanche County Votes Against Ambulance Service Takeover
In a 4-1 decision, the Comanche County Commissioners Court refused to assume ambulance service for precincts 1 2 and 3 despite a report from the Ambulance Study Committee urging county wide operation. Judge Brannan voiced support to keep ambulance services, citing five weeks without coverage and potential temporary funding options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Comanche County Commissioners Court
Charles Bean
Billy Patton
Nabors, Miller
Bean
Patton
Albert Brannan
Jack F. Heath
Sid Carney, Jr
Dorothy Cumming
W. L. Mehaffey
Judy Anderson
Robert C. Maddox
Comanche County
City of
Comanche
Brannan
Attorney General
Local Peanut Yields Above Average in De Leon Area
De Leon area peanut buyers report no major freeze damage to harvest. Damage percentages range from 4 to 1 percent. Very little aflatoxin mold noted. Grades and yields are high with most farmers enjoying a good crop. About 80 to 85 percent harvested. farmers aiding neighbors, harvest should wrap up soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De Leon
De Leon Clifton regional football tickets on sale
Tickets for the De Leon versus Clifton regional football game in Granbury Friday at 8:00 p.m. go on sale Tuesday morning at the De Leon school office until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday. Weaver Drug will sell tickets Friday until 2:00 p.m. Adult price is 2.50, students 1.00, and gate tickets 3.00. De Leon is the home team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De Leon- Clifton
Granbury
De Leon
Weaver Drug
Scott Wins Football Contest
This week's Football contest proved tough as most entries missed four or more games. Hadley Scott was flawless with one miss and takes first prize of $5.00. Don Lawless and Mark Decker tie for second and third respectively on tie-breaks. Others missing three games include N L Box Neil Rose Mahon Eddie Alvarado Donald Nowlin and James Hansford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley Scott
Comanche Bowie
Don Lawless
Mark Decker
N. L. Box
Neil Rose Mahon
Eddie Alvarado
Donald Nowlin
James Hansford
Clifton
Aledo
Bowie
Comanche
SMU
Arkansas
Baylor
Texas
Texas Cities Get One Cent Sales Tax Rebate
Checks totaling 13.2 million were sent to 640 Texas cities as November rebates of the one cent city sales tax. The distribution marks a nearly thirteen percent rise from last year with consumer spending cited as a sign of a healthy economy. Cities listed include De Leon 1268.77, German 704.81, Eastland 3996.61, Comanche 4695.98, and Dublin 2351.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bob Bullock
De Leon
German
Eastland
Comanche
Dublin
De Leon Police Warn Holidays Solicitors Caution Citizens
The De Leon Police Department urges caution during holidays as door to door solicitors and church groups may enter the city. Do not admit unknown sellers, record car license numbers, lock purchases in cars, and report suspicious incidents to local numbers 893-2065 893-5710 or 893-2360. Support local churches and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
De Leon
Senior Citizens Luncheon Guides Community Needs
Senior Citizens and city officials gathered at the Senior Citizens Center last Tuesday November 16 for a group discussion. Bob Lee of Ranger Junior College moderated the discussions on the Aging A Human Condition program funded by the West Central Texas Council of Government and the Texas Committee for Humanities. The group aimed to produce a community needs summary to be sent to the Governor's Committee on Aging. De Leon Mayor Scotty Campbell and Councilmen Emmett Moore and Jim Wilkerson attended with their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE LEON
Senior Citizens Center
West Central Texas Council of Governments
Emmett Moore
M. D. Stewart
Stewart
Jack Sherrill
Senior Citizens Club
Jim Wilkerson
Scotty Campbell
Bob Lee
Ranger Junior College
West Central Texas Council of Government
Texas Committee for Humanities
Governor’s Committee on Aging
Joe Wayland Chupp Fireman of the Week
Comanche County Fire Marshall Joe Wayland Chupp of De Leon is named Fireman of the Week. A 1970 recruit, he holds EMT and rescue certifications, works at Higginbothams, and serves on county rescue squads. He values the department and family time, enjoying boating, hunting, and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JOE WAYLAND
CHUPP
FIREMAN
Comanche County
Joe Wayland Chupp
De Leon
Commissioners Court
Austin
Fire Department
Red Cross
state of
Texas
Higginbothams
De Leon Lions Club
Northside Baptist Church
Wayland
Brenda Thornton
Pam
Sherry
Kenneth Chupp
Salvation Army Sets Goal for De Leon Drive
A goal of 850 dollars was set for the De Leon Salvation Army Service Unit Fund Drive which began Tuesday November 23. Campaign chairman Wes Harper and committee head Wayne Chambers urged local support noting past generosity. Funds collected in the drive will support the emergency fund program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De Leon
Salvation Army Service Unit
Wayne Chambers
Service Unit Committee
Wes Harper
Salvation Army Drive Supports De Leon Welfare Program
The Service Unit Committee of the Salvation Army raises funds to cover emergency aid in De Leon for food lodging and utilities through the fiscal year. It coordinates state wide efforts including camps for boys at Camp Hoblitzelle care for at risk girls and unwed mothers aid to paroled prisoners disaster relief and other services. Team captains are Norma Locke Larry Simpson Marsha Sides Wes Harper and Wayne Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
De Leon
Camp Hoblitzelle
Norma Locke
Larry Simpson
Marsha Sides
Wes Harper
Wayne Chambers
Bearcats vs Clifton Cubs in Granbury regional tilt
Bearcats and Clifton Cubs meet in a regional matchup at Pirate Stadium Granbury Friday night with both teams at 9-2. Clifton driven by a strong defense and passing game seeks another win after advancing from bi district. De Leon coach notes the Cubs’ solid defense and personnel from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearcats
Clifton Cubs
Granbury
Brady
Mason Cowpunchers
Pirate Stadium
Harris
Clifton
Waco Robinson
Academy
De Leon
Jack Waggoner
Cubs
Oklahoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
DeLeon
GAYLE WILKERSON
Amos
Bearcat
Alan Sadberry
DE LEON-CLIFTON
SCOTT
De Leon Funeral Home
Joshua
Glen Rose
Itasca
Moody
Whitney
Troy
China Spring
Hico
Aleda
bi-district
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!