Town Talk: Local Updates On Drought Hit Peanuts And Sports
Farmers face extreme drought shrinking peanut yields with mold contamination in loads. Cattle prices lag and grazing lands remain scarce. Kenneth White will update market cards later. Brian Weaver wins zone title in Punt Pass and Kick in San Angelo and eyes district in Dallas. De Leon High School hosts homecoming week with queen crowning and PTA ham supper at City Hall to support activities.
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Brian Weaver
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Veterans' Day Observed Monday October 24
Veterans' Day will be observed on Monday October 24 with federal employees banks and local services such as the U S Postal Service Farmers & Merchants Bank and Southern Savings and Loan closing in De Leon Armistice Day marked the WWI end at 11 00 a m on November 11 1918 and Eisenhower renamed the holiday in 1954 to honor all veterans
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De Leon
U.S. Postal Service
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Southern Savings and Loan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Vote Now For Coming-Home Queen
Ballots for the Coming-Home Queen must be mailed or dropped by noon on Thursday October 20. Mail to Box 320 De Leon or deliver to the De Leon Free Press office. The event began in 1976 with Mrs Eula Weaver as honoree and last year’s winner was Mrs N L Box. Sponsoring group is DeLeon Ex-Students Association led by president John Mack Weaver. Eligibility requires a De Leon High School graduate.
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Harry
De Leon
De Leon High School
Bonfire and Pep Rally Ahead of Bearcats Homecoming
A bonfire and pep rally are planned at the field house at 7 00 p m Thursday night to boost support for the Bearcats in the upcoming homecoming game.
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Bearcats Maintain Shutout Over Cross Plains Buffaloes 35 to 0
De Leon Bearcats dominate Cross Plains Buffaloes 35 0 as De Leon's De Leon De Leon. Wolfe rushes for 205 yards leading the offense while Powell Hammit Terrill Wolfe all contribute in a strong all around game. Panthers suffer injuries with Preston out six weeks and Hammit doubtful for next matchup.
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Sig Wolfe
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Wolfe
Greg Sult
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CROSS PLAINS BUFFALOES
De Leon
HB Sigwolfe
Randall Sanders
Gregg Hammit
Sanders
Greg Cisneroz
Cats
Gregory Cisneroz
Jody Walker
Ronald Powell
Powell
Cisneroz
Cross Plains
Jeff Rogers
Joey Wilcoxson
Abel Lopez
Rusty Weaver
Buffalo
Waggoner
Bryan Preston
Goldthwaite
De Leon Cross Plains
Harris Picks De Leon Over Goldthwaite By 22
Harris rating favors De Leon by 22 points over Goldthwaite in the weekly grid. Bearcats sit No 32 in Class A with a 118.5 power. other 10 A teams include Early 109 Dublin 138 Ranger 157 Cross Plains 200 Goldthwaite.
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Emergency farm loan deadline extended for Comanche County
Farmers Home Administration extends to December 2 the deadline for Comanche County farmers to apply for drought and disaster emergency loans. Bennie B. Davis notes loans may cover losses, with 3 percent on the first 250000, 5 percent after, and 8 percent for non loss based loans. Applications are taken at 104 North Cole Street in Comanche, Texas.
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Comanche County
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Comanche, Texas
De Leon High to Crown Homecoming Queen at Friday Game
Homecoming activities at De Leon High School include a class decorating contest judged Friday and the crowning of the Homecoming Queen Janell Straub at the Bearcats versus Goldthwaite Eagles football game. The Coming Home Queen will be named Thursday October 20 along with Band FFA and Football Sweethearts and the FHA Beau.
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FHA
Plans Nearing Completion for First Baptist Centennial
The First Baptist Church of De Leon plans a centennial celebration on October 30 with Pastor Billy C. Spencer as morning speaker. A basket lunch, memorial service, and nostalgia hour follow, marking the church’s 1877 founding and 1905 building site.
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First Baptist Church
Rev. Spencer
De Leon
Lingleville
Fort Worth
Southwestern Seminary
C. L. Mahon, Jr
Fellowship Hall
Harvest Festival Set for Fifteenth Annual November Event
The United Methodist Harvest Festival returns for its fifteenth year three weeks from now in November. Funds support the Outreach Program of the Methodist Church, including the Day Care Center, nursing home birthday parties, and half of Glen Lake youth camping fees. The Day Care Center serves about 35 to 40 children daily, with lower numbers in summer.
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De Leon PTA Ham Supper Before Homecoming Game
De Leon Parent Teachers Association sponsors a ham supper to raise funds for all De Leon schools. The event runs Friday October 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall before the De Leon Bearcats host Goldthwaite. Menu includes baked ham, potato salad, pinto beans, and dessert.
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De Leon Parent Teachers Association
De Leon Bearcats
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De Leon
Bearcats Versus Eagles In Homecoming District Clash
The Bearcats bring a 4-2 season and 2-0 district mark into Friday’s homecoming game against Goldthwaite, led by De Leon averaging 19.5 ppg while opponents score 7.8. Goldthwaite sits 3-4, 1-2 in district, with recent results including an 8-3 win over Early and losses to Bangs Ranger and San Saba, Hamilton, Santa Anna, and Florence in prior play.
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De Leon
Goldthwaite
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Bangs
Ranger
San Saba
Hamilton
Santa Anna
Florence
Eagles Return 13 Lettermen for Bearcats Clash
Five offensive and six defensive starters return for the Eagles. Facing Cincinnati will be QB and safety Jett Johnson, SE Mike Lee, FL Mike Connally, T Sammy Padilla, TE Jay Sims, linemen Jim Smith and Randy White, and E Mike Jenkins. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Bearcat Field.
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Bearcats
Jett Johnson
Mike Lee
Mike Connally
Sammy Padilla
Jay Sims
Jim Smith
Randy White
Mike Jenkins
Bearcat Field
Price Wins Football Contest Tie Breaker Title
R. D. Price wins this week’s football contest becoming the first two time winner this year. His entry missed one game and matched the 35 point tie breaker. Ana Weaver secures second place with 36 points, while a tie for third goes to Nancy Thompson and Jeff Weaver.
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R. D. Price
Ana Weaver
Ann
Nancy Thompson
Jeff Weaver
H. G. Sharp
Rocky Atchley
Gerald Hargrove
Roger George
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Seagraves
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First Baptist Centennial
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