Bearcats Seek Second Straight Win Versus Eastland Mavericks
De Leon Bearcats host Eastland Mavericks at 8:00 Friday night aiming for a second straight win. Eastland is 1-1 after a 15-0 win over Ranger and a 12-31 loss to Haskell. Mavericks feature four standout players led by Tony Thomas and QB Terry Eaver with receiver B. W. Robertson.
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Bearcats Triumph Sparks Friday Night Frenzy in Comanche
Local chatter recalls seven trips to Comanche this week and praise for a recently held football game. Fans buzz about a big turnout, exciting Bearcats victory, and plans to rally at Eastland to cheer them on. Shoppers are reminded of Saturday bargains from downtown merchants. The note also mentions the bathtub’s 1850 invention and the telephone’s 1875 debut.
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Weather Summary Released by U.S. Corps of Engineers
The Free Press reports a weather record released by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. It covers a 24 hour period from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. including temperature and moisture measurements.
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Commissioners and Mayor Tour Fairfield Power Plant
Commissioners Campbell and Mitchell and Mayor Stewart visited the Fairfield Electric plant in a day trip hosted by the Texas Electric Service Co. They toured the facility where lignite coal is mined near the surface and strip mined.
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Delay harvest to boost peanut profits says agent
Floyd M. Key, county Extension agent, urges leaving peanuts in ground longer to increase yield and value. Tests at Texas A&M Tarleton show last four weeks raise harvested pounds per acre by over 50 percent. mature kernels fetch far more than immatures under 1972 price supports. Premature harvest risks disease but is unnecessary for many farms.
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John Gleaton Heads Cancer Society in 1973 74
The Comanche County American Cancer Society met September 13 1973 at Comanche National Bank for the first meeting of the 1973 74 year. John Gleaton was elected president with a slate of officers and board members listed. District Executive Director John Barnes reported on past year activities and the unit received a certificate for meeting national standards. Thanks were given to crusade chairpersons volunteers donors and community contributors including Rex Evans and De Leon Festival participants.
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William Chilton
Houston Robertson
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Joe Tupin
Azela Ellis
Dan Minish
Wayne Swindle
John Barnes
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Sidewalk Sale Lights Up Downtown De Leon
Downtown De Leon hosts the annual Sidewalk Sale featuring bargain merchandise baked goods cold drinks popcorn and more. Participating merchants include Heathingtons De Leon Floral Merle Norman Cosmetics Stephens Studio De Leon Auto Marcine's Blossom Shop Montgomery Ward R D Bell Dry Goods Western Auto and Shelby Pharmacy. Band parents Club sells cold drinks and popcorn while the Women's Chamber of Commerce offers homebaked items.
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Women's Chamber of Commerce
Nabors Wins First Prize In Free Press Football Contest
DHS sophomore Terry Nabors achieved the first perfect entry by predicting all ten games. Five contestants missed only one game with Tad Tate taking second by tie-break points, Martha Davis third. Several others missed one or two games. major tough picks included Cross Plains-Wylie Mississippi Missouri and Baltimore Cleveland. Nabors receives five dollars. Tate gains a yearly Free Press subscription and Davis a six month sub.
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Roland Almaguer
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Jackie Morgan
David Gilder
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Rick Brinson
Glen Davis
Brent Bush
Jackie Ravenshine
Amy Glazier
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Paul Tate
Charles pitmore
Jakie Brooks
Donnie Melton
Bruce Hodges
Charles Morgan
Mac Glazier
Lonnie Davis
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Mississippi- Missouri
Baltimore-Cleveland
C L Stewart to Speak at St Joe Baptist Service
Former Fort Worth pastor C L Stewart will be the special speaker at 11 00 a m service at St Joe Baptist Church on Sunday September 23 Rev Darrell Dossey invites all to attend to hear Mr Stewart speak.
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Bearcats Roll Past Indians 34-20 in Home Opener
De Leon Bearcats surge to a 34-20 victory over the Comanche Indians highlighted by Craig Smith rushing for 110 yards on 16 carries and Johnny Golden adding two rushing TDs. James Hodges and Smith fueled the offense while solid defense and a strong kickoff game sealed the win.
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Comanche County Property Assessments Rise 21 Percent
The Census Bureau report shows Comanche County’s taxable property base at 17.066 million, up from 14.122 million five years earlier. Nationally assessments rose 43 percent, Texas 46 percent, with local tax collections increasing to 36.7 billion from 25.2 billion five years prior.
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