De Leon Free Press (De Leon, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 18, 1986 Page: 4 of 10
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De Leon Free Prera, De Leon, Texas 7*444
Thursday, December 18, 1986
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SOME TREE LIGHTS MAT BE
HAZARDOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
Classified Advertising Rates:
Minimum charge for classified
advertising is 85-00 for 25 words or
less. Each additional word is five
cents. Classifieds with border (28
words) are 86.00.
For Sale • Submersible and Jet
Jacuzzi pumps for household and
irrigation. See at DABNEY
HARDWARE in DeLeon. (tfc)
Window Sashes and storm doors
reglazed with glass or plexiglass.
Rescreen window screens, storm
doors and screen doors. Assorted
wood window sashes. All at
BARNES LUMBER COMPANY, 306
W. Ixibadie, De Leon. (tfc)
DELEON
RADIATOR SHOP
Professional Service on cars,
trucks, tractors, and
commercial equipment.
Clean, Repair, Rebuild, or
Replace IF necessary. Call
817-893-5171 Days, 817-8936144
nights for appointment, or
come by 203 North Austin,
De Leon, Texas. (41-44p-tfc)
Sean Catalog Agency. Monday -
Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 pm. 110 N.
Texas, De Leon, Texas. Phone 893
2086. (tfc)
BIG H HOUSE LEVELING -
FOUNDATION REPAIR Doors
Drag, Floors Swag, Walls Cracked?
We level all types - brick, frame,
pier & beam or slab. Call for free
estimate. Otis Harvey, 522 S.
Patrick, Dublin, 446-2856. (tfc)
FOR RENT: Office building,
downtown De Leon, fully carpeted,
excellent condition, 107 N.
Texas. Phone 734-2578 or 893-2087.
(tfc)
PHOTO PROCESSING - 12 prints -
82.63 or Twin Prints (24) $3.70; IS
Disc-83.22 or Double 130)-$4.57; 24
Prints - 84.39 or Double Prints < 48) -
86.55: 36 Prints - $6.78 or Double
Prints (72 ) 89.42. Not a special -
Regular Price. At Shelby
Pharmacy. 301 S. Texas. De I^eon.
893-2666 itfc)
Gaitan aad Piaaes Sale - Mhfc - 25%
Off. Sale expires Dec. 31, 1986.
Dmgtas Piaaa * MasiraL 1612 E.
Washington. Stephenville, TX 76401.
phone 817-865-4221.
(thru 12-25)
87JJ95. Call 8732738
De Leoa Variety, Sean Agency, and
De Lean Floral are open on Sundays
from 1 to 5 p.m. (tfc)
Homemade Pies! To place your
order, call Jenice Park 883-2768.
(27-SOp)
For Sale - Case 1370, 155 HP, cab,
air, radio, 20.8 x 38 duals. Clean and
solid -88,500.00.893-2333.
mamma
DECEMBER 31,1888
REGISTER NOW WITH
EACH WALK-IN
PURCHASE
At The
BLOSSOM SHOP
HOMES
FOR SALE
3 BR 1V5-1 brick bouse on oversized
comer lot. House completely
remodeled inside. 909 Ladelle. 893
6778. (tfc)
New 28 x 48 Scott double-wide 3 BR 2
bath. Serial No. 2849.816,900. Set up.
Call Westgate Mobile Homes,
Stephenville, Texas, 817-965-7876.
(tfc)
Baby Arriving Soon • Must sell!
Gorgeous 2 plus 2 mobile home. Low
equity, take over payments 8230 mo.
Call for appointment. 817-897-3402.
(ltc)
In may families using the same
Christmas tree decorations year
after year is a tradition. When it
comes to Christmas tree lights,
however, this could be an unsafe
practice, said Sarah Mitchell-
Tebow, County Extension Agent.
When stored tree lights are
unpacked take the time to check
each set. Inspect the bulbs to make
sure they operate and then remove
the plug from the socket and inspect
the wires.
The Texas AAM University
Agricultural Extension Service
housing specialist suggests checking
the string of lights from one end to
the other, looking for cracked
insulation or bare and broken wires,
especially where the wire enters the
light socket.
If cracked insulation, bare wires
or cracked sockets are found discard
the lights, no matter how much you
like them. They could be a fire
hazard.
that all strings of lights are not the
same. Lights may be wired in a
series or in parallel circuits. If a
bulb goes out on a series circuit, all
the lights go off. In a two-wire
parallel set, the remaining lights
continue to bum when one bums
out.
If anyone has miniature
Christmas tree lights on a parallel
circuit, replace any burned out
lamps with a bulb of the proper
voltage size. Although the other
lamps will continue to work if
burned out bulbs are not replaced
they will be subjected to increased
electrical power, shortened life and
could become a fire hazard in your
home.
When decorating the tree, don’t
connect more than 200 miniature
lights or more than 50 large lamps
together through one string or cord.
Large lamp sets should not be
connected through miniature lamp
1948.Texas , li ---- Also check the plug to make sure
8599 Down. New homes, 7.99 percent the connections are good. One way
»-t*► < i=>* r « APR, double wides, 16 wides, 14 to tell without setting a shock is to
Tire A Battery Service - For the
best on-the-spot tire service, call 913
356-5265 or 356-5266. For prompt and
professional farm or truck tire
service, contact Powell Supply, 401
E. Central, Comanche. (tfc)
Custom Draperies made - no labor
charge when fabrics, etc., are
bought from our store. Free
estimates. W. H. Smith Dept. Store.
Phone 893-2135. (tfc)
Buying junk cars and pickups in any
condition. De Leon Auto Supply, 202
N. Texas, De Leon, phone 893-5787.
(tfc)
Private Voice, Piano, Organ
Lessons: Marie Helm is accepting
registration for lessons beginning in
January. Openings limited. Helm
has B.S. degree in music, 17 years
teaching experience. Lessons taught
in Comanche. Call 842-5955 (Sidney).
(2331c)
GIBSON Washers and Dryers -18 lb.
load, Vfc HP motor. See at Dabney
Hardware and Furniture, De Leon.
(tfc)
REDKEN Products - We carry a full
line of Redken products. Fontaine’s
of De Leon, Hwy 6 & 16, De Leon, 893
6377. (tfc)
ATTENTION!
You do have a choice.
Let me take over where your
phone company leaves off. I
have five years experience in
the phone business. This year
give an extension phone for
Christmas. Give me a call at
893-5200 or 893-6798 (home).
Ask for Garry PoweR
(tfc)
DON’T FORGET your Christmas
films from Weaver Drag. Come by
at 104 N. Texas or call 893-6496.
(ltc)
LOST: Monday, Dec. 15, a black
billfold between 10 and 11 a.m. in
Food Fare or in parking lot Keep
money, return billfold with papers.
Tom Taylor 879-2744. fltC)
FOR SALE: Big rolls of peanut,
sudan, and coastal hay - square
bales, also. Will deliver. Also,
complete propane system with tank.
Call 893-6553. (ltp)
For Sale - Two twin beds in good
condition, maple finish, 8100. Terry
Wofford 893-2319 or 8936464. (tfc)
FOR SALE - Side mount pickup tool
box - 835. Call 8936285 after 5 p.m.
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* Tubeless Tire-893.55
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38% OFF
All Gift Hems
All Christmas Centerpieces
And Silk Poinsettia
PM Plants.
BLOSSOM SHOP
184 S. Texas. DeLeon
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THUS SALE
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Radial Tire
On sale -oMy $49.96
Valve Stems Inrtaded
WOFFORD'S THUS A
wides, 2 A 3 bedrooms, 96 mos. 817-
3232392,5 miles west of Granbury on
Hwy 377, Art’s Mobile Homes. “The
best housing values in Texas.’’ (ltc)
FOR SALE: 1964 mobile home. By
owner - like new. 2 BR, central air A
heat, furnished or unfurnished, must
sell. Pay equity and assume notes of
8102 per month. Call Bumice Daniels
at 734-2943. (ltc)
to tell without getting a shock is to
plug the set into the add-on
connector or a second set of lights
and plug that set into the connector
of the first set
The housing specialist explains
New If’ Wide Scott 3 BR - 2 bath.
Serial No. 2291. 813,900. Set up. Call
Westgate Mobile Homes,
Stephenville, TX 817-9637876. (tfc)
If you’ve been turned down for a
home loan, I CAN HELP. Terry 573
2408. (ltc)
Time is running out. 81,000
Christmas shopping spree. Trip for
two to Jamaica or Colorado.
Purchase your new Oak Creek Home
before Dec. 31. 16’ wides from
814,900. Art’s Homes 5731133. (ltc)
FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick
home on extra large lot, a terrific
buy at 834,900. Call 8932748
evenings. (29-30p)
Special Purchase!! 10 new
Magnahome : and Palm Harbors.
Recently taken over. Single and
double wides. Will be sold at cost!!
First come basis. HURRY! 817-323
5861. 5 miles east of Granbury on
Hwy377. Art’sea the Hm. (ltc)
New 16 x 88 Scott 3 BR-2 bath. Serial
No. 2882. 817,500. Set up. Call
Westgate Mobile Homes,
Stephenville, TX, 817-9637876.
New Home For Sale - 1650 sq. R
living area, double garage - 2280
total ft. Roger Winkles Construction
893-5030 after 6:00 p.m. (tfc)
Come to Graabnry - Save 81,000’s on
double wides, 14,16, and 18 wide on
sale. $2,000-83,000-84.000 off. Badge!
Mobile Homes, 135 Plaza East, Hwy.
377, Granbury. Call collect 5732451.
(2329c)
For Sale - 2 BR IV* bath, 2 car
carport, regular garage, 1200 sq. ft
storage bldg., nice back yard with
chain link fence and shade trees.
Call 8932632.
REAL ESTATE
4 Ac. - 31V* Frame Home, fine well,
pavement, 30x60 barn, fine garden.
$27,580.
App. 238 Ac. Sipe Springs, 150 cuR,
good deer, good femes, tanks,
spring. pavemenL $450 A.
<3 Ac., pavement, well, most cnR,
some trees, near lake. 1800 A.
99 A., pavement, 20 mi. west, old
boose, beautiful homesite. lots big
oaks, only $486 A.
2 BR 1 bath, frame w/carport,
L, fruit A nut trees.
HJ A., trees, fenced, on |
Would
Vet if
1
9X7 A., 2 BR 2 bath frame. A/H,
oHaahimgs. trees.
NA.- Sipe Shrines -
,19%, Kyra
lORjaice^ BR home. 4 miles oat.
4 BR 2 bath, brick. A/H. 18V livu*
32 home i
A/H. big shop. 1
2 BR 1
32 brick Inane, A/H.
32 brick. A/H. dm. br
MEETINGS HELD
EACH WEEK
Al-Anon meets each Thursday at 8
p.m. at 701 East Labadie in De Leon.
For more information, call 893-8837.
AA meets Monday and Thursday
at 8 p.m. at 50$ Sipe Springs Road.
For more information, call 893-5291.
Buy Now, Get Christmas Cash. Buy
your new home from Budget and
receive from $500 to $1,000 gift
certificate if you take delivery
before Christmas. Budget Mobile
Homes, 135 Plaza East, Hwy. 377,
Granbury. Call collect 5732451.
(23290
Used 14 x 52. 2 BR-1 bath. Serial No.
0354. $7X95. Set up. Call
WESTGATE Mobile Homes,
Stephenville, TX 817-0637876. (tfc)
HOMES
FOR RENT
FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 bath
house; large yard, excellent garden
area; has its own water well - no
water bills. Contact Century 21
Clayton at 8836441 or 9635242. (tfc)
FOR RESIT: New mobile home, 3
BR 1% bath, furnished. $250 per
month. In Gorman. Deposit
required. Phone 734-2754. (tfc)
NOTICE: If you need a nice, dean
and modern place to live, at a very
reasonable rate, call M36420 after 6
p.m., or see BUI Jackson. (tfc)
FOR RESIT: 2 bedroom boose, nice.
Promontory Park. CaU 8834671.
FOR RENT: 2 BR boose, 2 story
with balcony overlooking lake.
Partially furnished including
washer and dryer. Newly
redecorated w/wood burning stove.
Buffalo Springs. $275 month.
References and deposit required.
CaU 1732739. (ltc)
FOR RENT: Small furnished one
bedroom trailer, dean and neat.
Ideal for ample or dgle. $158 a
month. No pets. CaU 8835793. (ltp)
Bonne For Rent - 1 Qgg
916-356-5262 daytime or 817-8935718
agt*. (2332c)
sets and indoor lights shouldn't be
used outdoors.
Use extension cords that are
capable of transmitting the current
to the lights without overloading the
cord, triggering circuit breakers or
blow! g protective fuses.
A circuit breaker or fuse which
blows when the lights are connected
is signaling something is electrically
wrong. Don’t use that string of
lights until the extent of the problem
is known and can be corrected. If in
doubt, throw the set away.
When buying new miniature
Christmas tree lights, look for
certification on the package, such as
an Underwriter’s Laboratory or
“UL” label, that shows the set meets
the performance specifications of an
independent testing laboratory.
These sets will have passed a series
of performance tests designed to
eliminate hazards.
Once the lights are on the tree,
safety precautions are still
necessary. Remember to always
turn the lights off when you leave
home or go to bed.
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BY CHARLESCHUPP
He attended an automobile
auction in Fort Worth, and it was
still raging when the noon hour
arrived.
A caterer was on the grounds, and
was overjoyed at the brisk trade he
did because of the lengthy
proceedings. He sold our herd a
sandwich, and a beverage.
Around sundown when our subject
began his journey back to DeLeon
his stomach began to feel as though
he’d Ingested an anvil. His head
throbbed, and clammy sweat began
to form on his brow.
“I’ve been poisoned,” he surely
reflected. When he could go on no
longer he pulled over to the shoulder
of the road and indelicately
regurgiated that tainted sandwich.
Shaken, he got back into his car,
regained his composure, calmed his
shaking hands and resumed his trip.
It’s hard to say when he first
realized that he was coming home a
lesser man than when he left, but the
realization prompted him to turn his
vehicle and return to the site of his
calamity.
In the dark though, he was not able
to pinpoint that exact spot, and
eventually he gave up his quest and
came on to the house.
As he made his rounds the next
day, he did not want for sympathy.
His friends offered him more than he
could stand. His loss was a topic for
discussion wherever he went, but
somehow he knew they were
giggling at his predicament as soon
as his back was turned.
Doyle Taylor, of these parts, even
offered a “loaner,” but our subject
turned Doyle down with half hearted
gratitude, reports Donald Farrow
who ain’t above passing a story on.
When Clifford Babbitt gave up
that sandwich to the bar ditch he
also gave up something much more
important.
Maybe you can recall the cute
little Christinas song of years back
that went, “All I want for Christmas
is my two front teeth....”
Clifford can identify with the tune
but he’d change the wording to, “All
I want for Christinas is my upper
plate../’
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Wilkerson, Gayle E. De Leon Free Press (De Leon, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 18, 1986, newspaper, December 18, 1986; De Leon, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1143310/m1/4/: accessed July 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Comanche Public Library.