De Leon Welcomes Dr Tony Russo Family to New Clinic
Free Press reports Dr Tony Russo and his wife Nancy and their daughter Francesca have moved to De Leon where he starts practice at De Leon Clinic. The Wilkersons praise the couple as assets to the community and medical field. Rainfall returns ease drought concerns for peanut harvest worries.
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Methodist Harvest Festival Returns With Changes This Year
The annual Methodist Harvest Festival is near, marking over two decades of community event. Granny's Attic is absent this year, while a new element joins the lineup alongside the familiar Country Kitchen and Country Store.
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Bearcat Defense Stiffens To Blank Ranger Bulldogs 20 0
De Leon Bearcats stifle Ranger Bulldogs in district opener, allowing only four first downs and 56 yards. Bunting scores on a 5 yard run, McKillip adds key TD, Sharp shines with two interceptions and a late 8 yard TD run as De Leon wins 20 to 0.
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County To Hold Public Hearing On Tax Increase October 20
Comanche County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on a proposal to raise taxes by ten percent on the 1982 tax roll. The hearing runs October 20 from 9 00 a m to 12 00 noon at the County Courtroom. The increase funds offset higher expenditures from redistricting rules jail standards and the Tax Appraisal District creation. A $50 000 property would see taxes rise to about $14.00.
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New Doctor Now Practicing in De Leon
Dr. Tony Russo has joined the De Leon Clinic staff and began practicing October 1 in De Leon. He moved here from Galveston with his wife Nancy and their 18 month old Francesca, living on Apache Drive. Russo studied at UT Austin and UTMB in Galveston, where he also did his internship. Mrs. Russo, born in Houston, was an art teacher with HISD. The Russos have just returned from a trip to Europe.
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Teachers To Hold In-Service Day On Monday
De Leon students will have a holiday Monday October 17 as teachers conduct an in-service day. The schedule affects classes and campus operations.
Cats Travel to Hico to Face the Tigers
De Leon Bearcats head to Hico for their second district game of 1983. Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. De Leon is 2-0 in district, Hico 0-1. Tigers slump with losses to Gorman Valley Mills Meredian Clifton and Glen Rose before district defeat of Dublin. Notable Tigers players include Mark Lewis Chuck Baley John Cook and Chris Roberson.
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Christmas Store renamed Methodist Pies with same menu
The shop will keep the same menu including sandwiches, hamburgers, cheese burgers, stew, chili, pies and coffee or tea. The barbecue remains finger licking good. The auction format changes as the church honors all who belong to the congregation.
Local Couple Arrested For Marijuana In De Leon Area
Acting on a tip from Constable Jerry Rich De Leon Chief of Police Jeff Bowling and Constable Rich secured a search warrant on a De Leon couple outside the city limits. With help from Comanche County Sheriff Shilo Garman Deputy Dave Jones and DPS Trooper Roy Kubiak officers found eight large high grade marijuana plants and other paraphernalia. The man and woman were arrested and plants sent to the DPS lab in Abilene. This followed a prior two week period with another drug arrest inside the city.
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Harris Picks Bearcats By 27 Over Hico
The Harris Rating System lists De Leon favored to beat Hico by 27 with Dublin edged by 18 over Hamilton and Ranger by 12 over Millsap. District 12-AA rankings place Dublin 40th, De Leon 139, Hamilton 155, Ranger 179, Hico 199, Millsap 202.
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Marilyn Alvarado Wins Football Contest
Marilyn Alvarado takes first place with a $7.50 prize in a football contest. Bill Clark of Gorman earns second place with $5.00. David Moss wins $2.50 for third place as the closest to total points in the De Leon Ranger game among those missing one game.
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Texas Family Land Heritage Program Honors One County Farm
Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower will honor one Comanche County farm for more than a century of continuous production. The 1983 ceremony at the State Capitol on November 10 will recognize W. J. Barnett Farm owned by Bobbye Barnett Allen and Paul J. Allen of Gustine, part of seven Comanche County honorees. The program founded in 1974 has registered 1,729 farms and ranches, with a short history and photos to be published in the 1983 Family Land Heritage Registry.
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Local Names Linked to Gorman Area Notice
The list includes N. L. Box, Buddy Sharp, David Glover, Mario Estrada, Shirley Sharp, Kelli Cook, Joe Snider, Jan Jones, Don Lawless, Pat Ripley, Carolyn Frasier, Norman Hale, T. J. Smith, Bradley Sides, and Ron Skiles of Gorman.
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De Leon Ex-Students seek Coming Home Queen voters
Ex-students of De Leon High School are urged to vote for the Coming-Home Queen to be named at the October 21 homecoming game versus Millsap. Ballots appear on Page 2 of the De Leon Free Press with a noon October 18 deadline. Ballots may be mailed or delivered to 304 South Texas Street.
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Fund Established for Ronnie Hale at De Leon Chamber
A fund is set up at the De Leon Chamber of Commerce for Ronnie Hale, a De Leon High School junior hospitalized with a stomach ulcer. With a $1,700 hospital bill and no insurance, Hale faces possible surgery. Donations can be made at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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