28 Nov 1985
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Newspaper
De Leon Free Press
Location
De Leon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1985
Page
1
Gayle Wilkerson reports a Sunday night Thanksgiving service that filled the church and drew thanks from area residents. The piece notes gratitude for everyday blessings and mentions the Free Press office will close Thursday and Friday for the holiday.
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit De Leon as the Chamber hosts the first Shoppers' Night of the season. Mayor Campbell lights the Christmas display at 6 p.m. with Santa arriving then. A downtown outdoor tree will be installed and donations for lights are invited. A second Shoppers' Night is set for December 9 with $75, $50, and $25 gift certificates awarded.
Thanksgiving evolved from early Plymouth harvest feasts to a national holiday. The first festival in Plymouth featured Massasoit and hunters, with turkey and deer, lasting three days. Washington and Lincoln formalized dates, Roosevelt altered timing in 1939, and Roosevelt again shifted to the fourth Thursday. De Leon businesses closing for the holiday reflect widespread observance.
A 12 year old pupil from a local school was struck by a vehicle at 3 40 p m on Texas Street in front of the First United Methodist Church while crossing from Frank's Appliance toward the church The driver Steven Forrest kept to a slow speed in the school zone and the boy did not use the crosswalk Police chief Jerry Register said the injury was not serious and the student was taken to a local hospital for treatment
Jack Heath retires as De Leon Hospital administrator after 11 years of service. He previously served 20 years in the Army Medical Service Corps, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel in 1972. The hospital completes its transition to new ownership by the hospital district.
De Leon merchants announce free turkey drawings for Christmas. Each store hosts registration boxes starting December 2, with drawings on December 20 at 10 a.m. Winners notified by stores pick up a turkey certificate. No purchase required. each business will have a winner.
A reflective note on family joy and shared meals through difficult times, expressing thanks for laughter, food, and support over the past year in a tradition of prayer and gratitude.
The Texas Highway Patrol investigated eight rural traffic accidents in Comanche County during October. One person was injured. Yearly totals: 118 rural crashes with three deaths and 61 injuries in the county.
A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested after vandalism at De Leon Elementary School and T. C. Burlison residence on Tuesday night November 19. Damages totaled about 2500 at the school and 1500 at the home. a walkie talkie was stolen. Suspect charged with two counts of burglary in juvenile court.
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