Bearcats Edge Ranger 7-6 in defensive district clash
De Leon Bearcats edged Ranger Bulldogs 7-6 as Larry Kimmell raced nine yards for the lone TD in the second quarter after a 70 yard drive. Gary Park connected with David Tucker on a 38 yard pass setting up the score. De Leon led 12-9 in first downs and 22-159 yards total offense.
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De Leon’ Bearcats
Ranger Bulldogs
Jack Waggoner
De Leon
Bearcats
Ranger
Larry Kimmel
Roland Almaguer
Gary park
David Tucker
Kimmel
Bulldogs
DeLeon
Toby Mahan
Larry Kimmell
Monte Stewart
Ronnie Aguero
Ronnie Golden
West Texas Council of Government praised by local officials
De Leon Mayor Stewart and mayors from Comanche and Gustine urged the Comanche County Commissioners to explore the West Texas Council of Government. Francis B. Francois urged local officials that regional councils defend local control against state and federal encroachment. Proceeds from the Halloween Carnival benefit the library.
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De Leon
Stewart
Comanche
Gustine
West Texas
National Service
Bearcats Face Lions Friday Night in Dallas District Test
De Leon set to seek fifth straight win as Dublin Lions visit for a 7 30 kickoff. Coach Jack Waggoner says Dublin is the toughest opponent De Leon has met and expects their offense to be led by a strong personnel group and a prepared defense.
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De Leon Bearcats
Dublin Lions
Jack Waggoner
Dublin
De Leon
Waggoner
Lions
Bearcats
Dublin Football Preview Shows Healthy Roster Balance
Quarterback Mike Bowcher and halfback Tom Journey lead a returning Dublin defense with five starters back. Four linemen exceed 210 pounds as Dublin, 3-7 last year, seeks a first win this season. De Leon stands 5-2 with two 2A losses. Coach Waggoner says everyone is healthy and ready to play.
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Mike Bowcher
Tom Journey
Dublin
De Leon
Waggoner
Fourteen Amendments Proposed for 1972 Ballot
Tract outlines 14 proposed constitutional amendments to be voted on at the November 7 1972 election. Major changes include authorization for a constitutional convention and four year terms for major state offices.
Ballot amendments include salary hikes and rights guarantees
A list of proposed amendments will appear on the ballot in January 1974. They include raising legislators’ salaries from 4800 to 8400, creating a constitutional revision commission, allowing equal rights protections, and enabling tax exemptions for disabled veterans and survivors.
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Lamar County
justices of the peace
soil and water conservation district
De Leon Chamber Promotes Peanut Contest and Local Harvest Fest
The De Leon Chamber of Commerce will back the Peanut Quality Contest with local prizes and Caribbean trip incentives for last year’s winners. The Halloween Carnival at Festival Grounds will feature separate school booths, with proceeds funding library books, as De Leon grows as a recreation and retirement area. The De Leon Hospital expands with two lab machines costing about 4000 dollars while plans include a Day Care Center by the Methodist Church and renovations to the old Free Press building. A local music group Establishment V releases a new record with members including bankers merchants and an Angus breeder performing Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog.
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The
De Leon
pe Leon Friends of the Library
De Leon Hospital
Bill Lindley
DeLeon Municipal
Eisenrich
Methodist Church
Free press
Establishment V
Mark V records
establishment
Charles Taylor
Fred Williams
Gerald Frank
Jack Boen
Larry Bunting
Jeremiah
72 Bearcat Schedule 1972 De Leon Football
James Perkins announces the 1972 De Leon High School Bearcats football schedule. Games listed include Sept 8 Hamilton at home, Sept 5 Comanche away, Sept 22 Eastland away, Sept 29 Hico home, Oct 6 Dublin away, Oct 13 open, Oct 20 Cross Plains home, Oct 27 Ranger away, Nov 3 Santa Anna home, Nov 10 Early away, and Nov 17 Bangs home.
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James perkins
De Leon
Hamilton
Comanche
Eastland
Hico
Dublin
Cross Plains
Ranger
Santa Anna
Early
Bangs
Harvest Festival Sets Up Multiple Booths at De Leon City Hall
The November 6 festival plans divide sales into Country Kitchen Country Store Grandma's Attic Santa's Helpers and Gone Fishin. Dale Smith Ava Morgan Edna Myrl Stewart Nancy Thompson Judy Williams Mattie Buckbee Fred Williams and C M Caraway II oversee booths with food crafts gifts and activities. Proceeds benefit the community event at De Leon City Hall all day.
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Dale Smith
Ava Morgan
Edna Myrl Stewart
Mrs. L. V. Park Wins Grid Contest
Mrs. L V Park had the only perfect entry in the Free Press Football Contest selecting all ten winners including the Philadelphia Giants game. Tad Tate finished second by closest tie breaker score. several others missed one or two games. Park earns five dollars. Tate receives a one year Free Press subscription.
Bill Brown to Be Honored by Texas Electric Service
Texas Electric Service Company workers from De Leon and nearby areas meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Graham American Legion Hall to welcome seven new members into the Quarter Century Club. W. M. Brown Jr. completed 25 years with the firm in October. Burl B. Hulsey Jr. will present watches, F. N. Sayre will serve as master of ceremonies.
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Texas Electric Service Company
De Leon
American Legion Hall
Graham
W.M. Brown Jr
De Leon- Gorman
Burl B. Hulsey Jr
F.N. Sayre
Quarter Century Club
De Leon High School Song Sparks Student Pride
Students at De Leon High School share opinions on the school song. They say the tune and words bind town and school, reflect community spirit, and evoke pride in victories rather than defeats. Some call it old fashioned yet representative of De Leon and its people.
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De Leon High School
DeLeon
De Leon
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HAM LOCKE
Bobby Schuman
Nancy Thompson
Judy Williams
Judy Coan
Mattie Buckbee
MYF
C.M. Caraway II
DE LEON CITY HALL
BILL BROWN
M. M. Clark
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