Bearcats Face Undefeated Dublin Friday Night
The De Leon Bearcats travel to Dublin to meet an undefeated Lions squad led by John Hodges and Mike Jurney in a critical game before the district opener. Dublin, now 3-0-1, uses a fast pace offense and a strong split six defense as De Leon aims to rebound behind freshman QB Craig Smith and Gary Park.
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De Leon Bearcats
Dublin
Ralph Harris
Lions
John Hodges
Mike Jurney
Jurney
Hodges
Darwin Hester
Randall Joiner
Waggoner
Bearcats
Robert Gilder
Hico
Craig Smith
Gary Park
Park
De Leon Hico Game Scouts Lead Community Effort
J C W notes De Leon Hico game night flag raising by Ramblings Scouts and a new weekly project. Cub Scouts plan window decoration urging voting while supporters thank leaders for improving town. POW MIA bracelets sold to raise funds with tax deductible donations to Dallas Cares.
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De Leon
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
The Free Press prints a 24 hour weather summary from 8 a.m. to 6 a.m. including temperatures and moisture readings reported by the Proctor Reservoir Weather Station.
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proctor Reservoir
County Tax Notices Sent to Comanche Residents
Thousands of Comanche County property owners receive tax statements for the new pay period starting October 1. Offices report mailings as 7,285 statements for personal and real estate plus district levies across Gustine Sidney May Blanket Mullin and city and CISD taxes. A bake sale by the Jr High Band is set for Saturday October 7 at 9 00 a m in front of Weaver's Drug.
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Comanche County
County of
Comanche
Maudie Creek
Gustine
Sidney
Mullin
John Beaty
Elrod
John Weaver
De Leon
Vane Elms
Comanche Independent School
James Bachus
CISD
Pearl Gray
De Leon Independent School district
Jr High
Weaver's Drug
Hico Tigers trounce De Leon 50 19 in Friday game
Hico Tigers dominated De Leon with a 50 to 19 victory as Galen Christian and Lindsey combined for multiple scoring plays. De Leon managed only a late rally after a slow first half, while Hico showcased strong offense and stout defense led by Bud Golden and Ronnie Frost.
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De Leon
Hico Tigers
Bearcats
Hico
Galen Christian
Benny Baley
Tigers
Galen Lindsey
Danny Polk
Craig Smith
John Swint
Smith
Gary Park
Bailey
Christian
Lindsey
Jack Waggoner
Sledge Wins Football Contest For Second Time
James Sledge, DHS sophomore, becomes the first two time winner of the Free Press football contest after another week of entries with seven correct games. He misses tie-break by 15 points. Tad Tate and Roland Almaguer place second and third. Missing four games are Ruby Park, Neil Mason, Jackie Ravenshine, Stephen Decker, Ronnie Williams, Jackie Morgan, Autry Andress. Sledge earns five dollars. Tate and Almaguer receive one year subscriptions.
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James Sledge
DHS
Free Press
Sledge
Tad Tate
DHL
Roland Almaguer
Ruby Park
Neil Mason
Jackie Ravenshine
Stephen Decker
Ronnie Williams
Jackie Morgan
Autry Andress
Comanche County Farm Receipts Reach 15.6 Million
A Standard Rate and Data Service survey shows Comanche County farm receipts totaling 15.644 million in the past year. Cash from crops accounts for 38 percent while livestock dairy and poultry make up 62 percent. Inflation eroded net gains, but 1972 prospects look brighter for most commodities despite Agnes impact.
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Comanche County
Standard Rate and Data Service
Department of Agriculture
Agnes
Teachers To Hear TSTA Spokesman
The Comanche County Teachers Association will meet at De Leon High School auditorium on Oct 9 at 7 00 p m The speaker is Billy E Snow of the Texas State Teachers Association in Austin Snow brings extensive public school experience and holds degrees from North Texas State University He is a life member of TSTA NEA and the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers and has served in multiple leadership roles within TSTA He is listed in Who's Who in American Education and Who's Who in the South and Southwest and is the staff person for the TSTA Teacher Welfare Committee
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Comanche County Teachers Association
De Leon High School
Billy E. Snow
Texas State Teachers Association
Austin
Snow
Division of Special Services
North Texas State University
the
National Education Association
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
TSTA
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J.H. Fair place
Earl Taylor
J.C.W.’s
DALLAS CARES
Dallas
Texas
BAKE SALE
Dianne Nix
Vickie Orwell
Jamie Barker
Amy Glazier
Susan Torrance
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