Bearcats Visit Comanche in Friday Clash
De Leon Bearcats travel to Comanche to face the Indians at 8 00 Friday aiming for their first win. Comanche, staggered 48 13 by Granbury in the opener, fields a larger, more experienced lineup with five offense and five defensive starters plus seven lettermen. The Indians use a split six defense and power offense and seek improvement after six fumbles and three interceptions. Bearcats chase revenge for last year’s 26 6 loss.
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De Leon Bearcats
Comanche Indians
Comanche
Bearcats
Indians
Granbury
Waggoner
De Leon
De Leon Bearcats Fall 19 7 to Hamilton Bulldogs in Opener
De Leon suffered a 19 to 7 defeat as Hamilton University Bulldogs opened the season with a win. John Swint powered a first drive score for De Leon, but the Bearcats could not maintain the momentum. Harrison Hamilton led the Bulldogs on offense and defense to seal the victory.
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De Leon Bearcats
Hamilton Bulldogs
Bearcats
John Swint
Robert Gilder
De Leon
Hamilton
Swint
Hamilton Blasts Bearcats 19-7 in tough road win
Hamilton defeated Bearcats 19-7 as Kirkland rushed 25 times for 202 yards and two scores including a 32 yard TD. Swint led Bearcats with 103 rushing yards while Park added 29. Coach Waggoner cited mistakes and inexperience, praising Myron Adams and offense leaders Kenneth Quinn and John Swint. The Bearcats travel to Comanche to face the Indians.
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Bearcat
Swint
Gary Park
Jack Waggoner
Bearcats
Waggoner
Myron Adams
Kenneth Quinn
John Swint
Comanche Indians
Comanche
J C W Ramblings Preview and Community Notes
J C W discusses upcoming high school football tripleheader in Hamilton and Comanche with seventh and eighth grade and B team games. He honors Donnie Melton for winning the season opener and teases football forecasts with Caraway and others. He also calls for a Cub Scout den mother and praises Scouts as a path to good citizenship.
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Marney Wilkerson
Terry Adams
Hamilton
Bearcats
Comanche
Donnie Melton
Donnie
C.M. Caraway
Fred Williams
George Mason
Wallace Cook
myself
Caraway
Low Summer Water Rates To Be Continued
The summer water rate of 30¢ per thousand gallons over the first five thousand gallons is continued until further notice. Under this plan you can use water at small cost, so turn hydrants on for lawns and fall gardens. Also remember to obey right turn on red, traffic lights after stop, and park between yellow lines, city commission rules.
De Leonian Yearbook Sale Set for September 19
The De Leonian yearbooks go on sale next Tuesday September 19. A salesman will visit all grades from 1 to 12 to issue receipts for reservations. Yearbooks cost 4 dollars if paid in full on September 19. or 1 dollar down with 3.50 due in May 1973.
Salvation Army Fund Drive Initiated in De Leon
The Salvation Army Service Unit in De Leon kicks off a September 19 fundraising drive led by Deral Brown of Farmers & Merchants Bank. Ralph Kowalke volunteers to organize the local campaign as the committee, part of a year round relief network, urges support for food lodging utilities and basic needs during crises.
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Salvation Armuy Service Unit
De Leon
Deral Brown
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Service Unit Committee
Ralph Kowalke
Salvation Army Regional Service Unit
Camp Hoblitzelle
Rural Route 3 Is Discontinued After September 15 1972
Rural Route No 3 from De Leon will be discontinued after service on Friday September 15 1972. The territory will be served by Rural Carrier Route 2 under W H Pittman. Route 1 vacancy due to C H Locke retirement will be reassigned to Pittman creating a total of 91 miles traveled daily with 288 mail boxes and 295 families. Wade W Smith from the discontinued Route 3 moves to Route 1, with Route 1 comprising Old Route 1 and 19 miles of Old Route 2, totaling 87 miles with 245 boxes and 262 families. Upshaw notes customers on Old Route 2 will see slight delays but routing changes should improve timing. potential schedule shift from 0900 to 0830. Consolidation supports cost alignment and avoids a January rate increase.
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De Leon
W.H. Pittman
C. H. Locke
Mr. Pittman
Wade W. Smith
Locke
Turkey Creek
Duster
Upshaw
United States
Quarterback Club Meeting Notice
The Quarterback Club invites members to Tuesday evening meetings at 8 00 in the Community room of the bank. All members are urged to attend on Tuesday September 19 with a note to include all ladies.
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bank
Learn More About Homemaking Join Demonstration Club
In Sept, Comanche County homemakers will be contacted about joining a home demonstration club. Martha Stephens, County Extension agent, says membership is open to anyone seeking homemaking knowledge. Members share skills, fellowship, and up to date home care information. Call Mrs Stephens at the Extension office for details.
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Comanche County
Martha Stephens
Mrs. Stephens
Melton Wins First Football Contest
Donnie Melton pastor of Northside Baptist Church wins the DeLeon Free Press season opening football contest. He missed only one game while several entrants missed multiple games. Melton earns five dollars for first place. Ravenshine and Hammon receive a year’s subscription to the Free Press.
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Donnie Melton
Northside Baptist Church
DeLeon Free Press
Rev. Melton
Goldthwaite
San Saba
Jackie Ravenshine
Brownwood
De Leon
Hamilton
Ronald Hammon
Ray
Joiner
David Carruth
Paul Tate
Milton Smith
Bruce Hodges
Lonnie Davis
James Weaver
Amy Glazier
Harold Hamrick
H.G. Sharp
Jackie Morgan
Ravenshine
Hammon
Free Press
PAR Golf Championship Ends With Dan Caraway Crown
C M Caraway IIl earned PAR club champion honors after three rounds totaling 221 in medal play. Jim Wilkerson finished one stroke back in second, with Jake Durham of Comanche third at 223 and James Perkins at 228. Tad Tate and Bill Tate posted 229. In match play Wilkerson won the championship flight with Johnny Newhouse second. Gene Ratliff won first flight match play with Elton Wells runner-up. Mac Stephens took second flight honors and Dale Spivey won third flight medal, with J C Preston third and consulation winner as noted. An awards banquet is set for Tuesday September 20 at 730 pm to honor men and women tournament winners. PAR members and guests are urged to attend.
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C.M. Caraway IlI
PAR
Caraway
Jim Wilkerson
Jake Durham
Comanche
James Perkins
Tad
Bill Tate
Johnny Newhouse
Gene Ratliff
Stephenville
Elton Wells
Bob Spies
Mac Stephens
Dublin
Doc Wright
Bill Dudney
Dale Spivey
Jim Asmus
J.C. Preston
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proctor Reservoir
Leon
Peggy Nowlin
Craig Smith
Pam Chapman
Jo ae
Bulldogs
Jesse Kirkland
Gary Dodd
Kirkland
Paula Thomas
Becky Lowery
Brenda Nowlin
Donna Barron
J.C .W
Your City Commission
De Leonian
Salvation Fund
MELTON
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