22 Sep 1955
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Newspaper
De Leon Free Press
Location
De Leon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
1
This note warns against cashing checks for strangers due to liability from mispayments as government disbursements rise. It threads in quirky anecdotes about peanuts, arithmetic puzzles, and a remark from Army service about head safety, ending with a self deprecating joke about being egg headed.
Following is a list of Grand Jurors for the term beginning October 3 1955 in the 52nd District Court Comanche County Texas. Names include Mrs W R Greenwaldt Comanche Jack W Moore Comanche Cecil Fisher Comanche W S Lane Comanche Mrs Ethel Mae Barry Dublin W L Carrouth De Leon L L Dendy De Leon Mrs Lyman Forrest De Leon L E Farley De Leon Ed Glover De Leon O C Allen Sidney Burton Cunningham Comanche Mrs J B Pogue Comanche I C Donegan De Leon L D Gardner De Leon Roland Miller Gustine.
Lt Col John E Butler Jr informs Mr and Mrs Charles Brownlee Sr that their son Charles Brownlee has been named Airman of the Month for August 1955. The award cites military bearing, appearance, duty performance, and squadron spirit and includes a three day extra pass.
Local community club lists firms and individuals who have agreed to contribute to sustain the organization. Additional signatories are anticipated at the next meeting, with meetings held on the last Thursday of each month.
Larry Jaynes of the De Leon 4H club captured first place at the Sears Gilt Show held Saturday September 17 at the Comanche County Livestock Barn. Other placers include Gayland Carson Billy Williams David Lancaster and Tony Preston. The event precedes the Area Show in Brownwood and a heavy litter contest with prize money.
The Community Club invites horseback riders to join the Waco Fair parade before the night rodeo performance on October 6. A small delegation should plan to stay overnight and return the next morning. Contact O. H. Moore or F. G. Harmon to arrange 4 to 6 riders.
Autry Stephens, a local gridder, will pass out tickets to his guests for the Comanche game. Wade Smith, a local postal employee, wins the other two tickets. Four more tickets remain up for grabs this week with a deadline approaching.
South Texas peanut leaders meeting in Floresville blame unlimited shelled peanut imports from Mexico Brazil and other regions for collapsing 1955 prices and pressuring acreage allotments. They warn shipments totaling over 100 000 tons will swell stocks to about 170 000 tons, risking government loan losses and harming farmers nationwide. Local buyers warn the situation could devastate growers and prompt further price declines.
Local businesses sign a pact to observe designated holidays January 1 July 4 Labor Day Armistice Veterans Day Thanksgiving and Christmas. Firms listed include banks supermarkets hardware stores barber shops furniture shops and service providers planning advance notices and printed holiday cards for customers.
De Leon leads De Leon Bearcats against Eastland in a tough test after a 19 0 win over the Mavericks. Ranger and Comanche memories color a potential district title ride as fans prepare for a hard fought game tonight.
Miss Audean Whitehurst recording secretary for District III attended the F H A executive meeting in Brownwood on September 13. The group planned the District meeting set for Winters on November 5. A buffet supper accompanied the gathering with several officers and sponsors present.
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