Peanut harvest and community notices in De Leon area
The De Leon Free Press reports farmers Jerry Solomon and Benny Matthews harvesting peanuts west of Downing and north of De Leon. It highlights Jerry Solomon's high yields and Earl Taylor's good crops. Also noted are Fire Prevention Week, 4-H Week proclaimed by Mayor Scotty Campbell, and a tax budget hearing for the De Leon school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Ruby Solomon
Downing
Ruby
Benny Matthews
Earl Taylor
De Leon
Earl
Benny
Texas
SCOTTY CAMPBELL
Emmett Moore
Jim Wilkerson
Wess Harper
Jeff Gray
Marlin Priddy
Reception This Sunday For New Doctors
De Leon Hospital Auxiliary hosts a welcoming reception for Dr. and Mrs. Peter G. Fagan and Dr. and Mrs. Eddie P. Moore. The 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. event on October 10 in the hospital lobby invites the public to meet the new doctors and view remodeled hospital areas now in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter G. Fagan
Eddie P. Moore
De Leon Hospital
De Leon Fireman Gary Wilson Named Fireman of the Week
Asst. Fire Chief Gary Wilson of De Leon Volunteer Fire Department is highlighted as Fireman of the Week in the Free Press. He owns Wilson Construction, operates heavy equipment, and specializes in irrigation ponds and brush work while active in 4-H and local youth programs.
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The
De Leon
Gary
Geneva Richman
Jim
Rickey-12
Julie
Wilsons
Gulf of Mexico
Geneva Wilson
Wilson
Rickey
Wilson Construction Company
Shelby-Heathington
James Orwell
Fire Prevention Week Highlights County Efforts
Comanche County Farm Bureau and all county fire departments promote Fire Prevention Week from October 3 to 9. Garry Davis notes Farm Bureau programs to reduce rural fire losses and support for fire departments. The NFPA reports annual fire losses include 12 000 deaths and 1 000 000 buildings burned across the nation.
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Comanche County Farm Bureau
Chicago
The
National Fire Protection Association
Garry Davis
Farm Bureau
Bearcats Begin District Play in Dublin
The Bearcats start district 10-A action at Dublin against the Lions with a 7 30 p m game time. Cross Plains edged Bangs 13 12 and Early beat Goldthwaite 21 15 while Ranger crushed Dublin 63 0 as Dublin carries a 0 5 record to the matchup with a 2 2 Bearcats squad.
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Bearcats
Dublin
Lions
De Leon
Cross Plains
Bangs
Early
Goldthwaite
Ranger
Fire prevention insight from Texas firefighter quotes safety values
A certified State of Texas fireman shares that fire prevention programs teach useful lessons for personal safety and protecting property. He notes that attending such activities helps individuals and communities learn to limit damage and preserve buildings during fires.
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State of Texas
Wilson
Nowlin And Clark Receive Gold Star Awards
Dee Dee Nowlin and Danny Clark were named Gold Star Girl and Boy at the 1976 Comanche County Achievement Banquet during National 4-H Week. Nowlin, with five years in 4-H, led in horse, swine, beef, sheep, horticulture, clothing, crafts, and leadership, and held council leadership roles. Clark, a six year 4-H member, pursued beef, horticulture, field crops, rabbit, dog care and training, dairy, veterinary science, and photography, with participation across county district and state elimination contests.
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Comanche County
Dee Dee Nowlin
Danny Clark
De Leon
Dee Dee
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BEARCAT
Jimmy Gilder
Weldon Day
Lloyd Eisenrich
Greg Sult
Jack Boucher
Larry Nabors
Kenny Barefoot
Mark Terrill
Danny Brinson
John Vaughn
Sig Wolfe
Mike Shelburne
Ronald Powell
Randall Grimshaw
Gregory Cisneroz
Chuck Bush
Tim Hare
CUBCATS
Chan Priest
Joey Mahan
Jeff Buckley
Shane Parker
Harold Lewis
Kurtis Garman
Brock Adams
Bart Van Zandt
Jerry Walker
Jeff Weaver
David Shelburne
Edward Sanders
David Stokes
Collis Park
Stephen Shoemaker
Richard Rodriguez
Ernest Alvarado
Glenn Brownlee
Rodger Coan
Ed Easley
Jim Grimshaw
Ricky Morrison
Stephen Murphy
Lynn Chapp
Matt Stockman
Lynn Brownlee
Eddie Ravenshine
Mike Wright
Benny Anderson
Sammy Wright
Shawn Waggoner
Clay Scott
Don Carruth
Tony Reyna
Rickey Wilson
John Day
Chris Reyna
John Dennington
Bobby Forrest
Terry Cogburn
Jeff Fields
Allen Stone
Robert Hudson
Melessa Leal
Bubba Van Zandt
Dale Collum
Charles Davis
Kerry Barefoot
Ernest Escamilla
Shane Stone
Timmy Gilder
Thomas Keith
Ken Keith
Todd Watson
Johnny Rodriguez
Eloy Rameriz
Mark Miller
Randy McLearen
Gary Wilson Fireman
Ann
Downing Church of Christ
GARY WILSON
Texas Farm Bureau Safety Department
Nowlin And
Clark
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