09 Sep 1971
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Newspaper
De Leon Free Press
Location
De Leon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1971
Page
1
The report covers a 24 hour period from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. It notes rainfall of 2.82 inches in August and only six August days reached 90 degrees. Total rainfall for the year through August 1971 is 14.45 inches.
Local readers are invited to pick winners for the first annual football contest featuring De Leon Bearcats and five other matchups such as Hamilton and Comanche. Enter by Friday September 10 for a chance at $5 cash or a year's subscription, with many sponsors backing the event.
De Leon Bearcats kick off the 1971 football season at Hamilton Friday night at 8:00 p.m. Coach Jack Waggoner expects improvement after a 7-3 season and returns six starters. Hamilton, with a 4-6 record last year, features QB Gary Luker and a sharp passing attack led by Jessie Kirkland and Mel Henkes.
Coleman Bluecats beat De Leon Bearcats 1 0 in a scrimmage as Cole mans defense stifled the Bearcats while Coleman scored on a late 20 yard pass. Waggoner praised Bearcats defense and noted offense will improve.
In De Leon the Downing Store works to rebuild after a fire and restore its open operation. Local readers are invited to support with continued interest as community features expand with school and sports coverage.
Comanche County residents can obtain answers on Nixon’s August 15 executive order covering prices rents wages and salaries from the Comanche County ASC Office. The office at 100 North Cole Street Co manche Texas 76442 directs inquiries to Kenneth White County Executive Director and an eight person staff.
Notes from Hamlocke report on De Leon showing rising enrollment and new businesses with many ex residents returning. The piece highlights 1200 irrigation wells, expanding agriculture beyond peanuts, Lake Proctor recreation, and a thriving country club. It also recalls a local fish fry fundraiser with 162 attendees and aged community leaders.
Mrs Eldon Terrill of the Central Texas TB and Respiratory Disease Association invites local artists to submit designs for the 1973 Christmas Seal. A $1000 prize will go to the winner, with the design to be used on seals posters and TV. Deadline for entries is October 1 1971.
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