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De Leon Free Pre**, De Leon, Texas August 10,1967
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A. J. STRICKLIN, JR.. Publisher
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INSURANCE
DE LEON FLORAL
and DRESS SHOP
MARY KIMBLE
DRESS SHOP
MULTIPLE sclerosis
AND RELATED DISEASES
AFFLICT AN ESTIMATED
500,000 AMERICANS
Entered as second class matter at the post office in De Leon.
Texas, 76441, under the Act of March 3, 1879
Published every Thursday at the De Leon Free Press Office
at De Leon, Texas, 76444
Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or
reputation of any person, firm or corporation that may appear
In the De Leon Free Tress will be glady and fully corrected
upon being brought to the attention of the publisher.
Dr. Clay Salyer
Chiropractor
121 E. Blackjack St.
GI 5-3317 — GI 5-3219
DUBLIN, TEXAS
WINDMILL A PUMP
REPAIR
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE — PER YEAR
In Comanche, Erath and Eastland Counties
flflJM) Per Year Elsewhere
Mr. and Mrs. James Steed
and children, Mrs. Olga Kcger
and Mrs. Neoma Koger visit- •
ed in the home cf Mrs. Opal
Steed last week. They enjoy-
ed an outing at Lake Proctor
Sunday.
Mrs. Francis Watkins and
daughter, Frankie, of Abilene
spent the week end with Mrs.
Bessie Young.
VISUAL ANALYSIS
CONTACT LENSES
HIGGINBOTHAM BLDG.
COMANCHE, TEXAS
Phone 356-3266
Mr. and Mrs. Fuzzy Rob-
ertson of Fort Worth, visit-
ed her parents, Mr. and Mr*.
Clyde Setzler last week.
Sunday School—9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship—10:50 a.m.
LELAND NABORS
REALTOR
|lish of San Angelo,
Mrs. Gertrude Warren
week end.
Mr. W. D. Day, formerly
of the Oliver Springs Com-
munity, passed away in Big
Spring on Saturday, August
5. Funeral services were con-
ducted on Sunday.
Mrs. Lillian Reese of Hous-
ton is visiting her hister, Miss
Mary Kimble.
COME BY AND SEE WHAT
THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT.
Cavitt,
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106 N. Austin
Comanche, Texas
Summer Hours: 7-12 — 1:30-6
Thur*. A Sat.: 7-12
Afternoon*
Harmon - Thompson Insurance
D. T. ’’Red’’ THOMPSON, Manager
JAMES F. FANNING
Attorney-At-Law
Travelers Hotel Bldg.
Phone 4715
Tues., Fri. — 2 pan. - 5 p.m.
DR. W. H. STEPHEN
OPTOMETRIST
102 N. Texas
Call 4475 Any Time For
Thursday Appointment
Comanche Of flee:
114 S. Houston St.
Phone 356-2488
Comanche, Texas
PILGRIM REST
PRIMITIVE BAPTIST
Elder Fred Bnen, Pastor
Lowe & Allen Streets
Services 4th Saturday night,
7:30, and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
FIRST PAPTIST
Rev. Ralph Heickman, Pastor
Sunday School—9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship—10:45 a.m.
Training Union—6:30 p.m.
Evening Services—-7;30 pjn.
Wed. W.M7S.— 6:30 p.m.
Wed. Prayer Serv.—-7:30 pm.
NORTH SIDE
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Manchaca Street
Sun. Morning Worship—10:30
Sunday Evening—7:00
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Payne Hattox, Minister
Dublin Highway
Sun. Bible Class—9:45 a.m.
Worship Service—10:45 a.m.
Evening Service—7:30 p^n-
Wed. Eible Study—7:30 p.m.
Dr. Verne A. Scott, Ji
Residence 968-3279
OPTOMETRIST
Dr. James Slider
Ofc. hrs.: 8:30 to 12; 1 to B
Closed Thursday A Saturday
Afternoon*
Rev. Bobby F. Weathers,
Pastor
Sunday School—9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship—11:00 a.m.
M.Y.F.—5:30 p.m.
Evening Service—8:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer Serv.—7:30 p.m.
Choir Practice—8:00 p.m.
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“FAR SUPERIOR TO ANY
OTHER COMBINES"
Dee Keeton,
Willis, Oklahoma
"IT'S THE BEST
I EVER SAW"
R. I. Lewis,
Desdemona, Texas
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Call —
W. D. DOWELL
for
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DR. H. HAMPTON
OPTOMETRIST
9:00 a.m. to 11—1 to 4 pm
Closed Saturday Afternoon
247 N. Graham Street
Stephenville, Texas
INSURANCE AND BONDS
This agency tvrites practically all forms of casualty
and property insurance, as well as life Insurance.
PROTECT WHAT YOU HAVE
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Rev. T. W. Chapman, Pastor
Sunday School — 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship—11:00 a.m.
C. A. — 6:30 p.m.
Evening Worship—7:30 p.m.
Wed. Prayer Study—7:45 p.m.
12 Volt 24 Mo. Battery.. $14!
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Mrs. Ray Broom and chil-
dren are moving to Oliver
Springs Community while her
husband is serving In Viet-
nam.
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Mattresses
• New uuu ikuiaute
• Choice of Ticking
• Choice of Firmness
• Cleaned, Felted Cotton
• New Innerspring Unit
• New Mattress Guarantee
WESTERN MATTRESS
COMPANY
1502 Austin Ave., B'wood.
In De Leon Call 2731
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
THRASHES YOUR PEANUTS
ANYTIME, GREEN OR DRY"
Fagan Bays,
Stephenville, Texas
tablespoons col
2 lups (li<e<l oniol
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H ihestnuts
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J4 'up diced green
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FULL GOSPEL
LIGHTHOUSE
Sipe Springs Road
Rev. Marie Davis, Pastor
Sun. A.M. Bible Study—10:00
Worship Service—11:00 a.m
Youth Meeting—7:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer Meet.—7:30 p.m.
Evening Worship—7:30 p.m.
Travis Moore, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford Moore, has
received his discharge from
the U.S. Army, and is now
home.
and
daughter, Mrs. Bernice Eng-
visited
last
L. W. Richmon and son Ter-
ry of Brownwood, visited his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Millard
Richmon, last Saturday.
Mrs. Garland Perry under-
went surgery in Harris Hos-
pital last Saturday. She is re-
ported to be in serious condi-
tion.
Hospital News --
"PICKS SO CLEAN
IT'S STARVING THE CROWS"
D. L. Burnett,
Waco, Texas
BE FULLY PROTECTED
ARMSTRONG INSURANCE
AGENCY
Marie Armstrong, Agent
116 Texas St.
Bus. Ph. 2371-Home Ph.. 3424
Mrs. Dale Plaunty and chil-
dren left on Thursday
California to visit her
ents.
Southern Savin:
and Loan
WATER WELL SERVICE
Turkey feathers were once used
by Indian medicine men as power
ful charms at sacred ceremonies.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayland
Lesley and children of Lam-
peunas visited last week with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Rush Brownlee, and other rel-
atives and friends.
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS
fiuhlln Highway— 968-3413
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Daniels,
Mrs. Gene Westmoreland and
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Setzler
visited Mrs. Garland Perry In
Harris Hospital on Sunday,
August 6.
ZDe£>eon
Free Press
PRIMITIVE BAPTIST
Elder Andy Hudson, Pastor
Ham Street
Sun. Bible Study—10:15 a.m.
Worship Service—11:00 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Roas
visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy park
on Sunday of last week.1
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Mrs. Dewey Lindley ‘ and
Mrs. Jewel Parker visited
with their mother. Mrs. Bob
Atchison in Goldthwaite last
Thursday, August 3.
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Raymond Chambers,
Hydro, Oklohoms^
UNITED PENTECOSTAL
«. 1. White, Pastor
Sun. A.M. Bible Study—10:00
Worship Service—11:00 a.m.
Evening Service—7:30 p.m.
Wed. Prayer Meet.—7:30 p.m.
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ADMITTED:
AUG. 1 — Mrs.
Parker, Joe Haile.
AUG. 2 — Mrs. Allie Kay.
AUG. 5 — Mrs. Lewis Sin-
gle, Mrs. Zetta Mathis.
AUG. 7 — T. P.
Mrs. Zelma Davidson,
Goldie Mallonee.
DISMISSED:
AUG. 1 — Mrs. Mary Ma-
thison.
AUG. 2 — Joe Haile.
AUG. 3 — W. H. Lay, Mrs.
Ava Land, Ranald Lee Spru-
ill.
*nd Mrs;
ehlldren. G>
M»ry
Mo-> are
pts. Mr- “1
ver. Als0,
and Mra ’
peach
( Mrs. Joh:
eons,
;y and Jeff,
"A GREAT MACHINE-
DOES A BEAUTIFUL JOB
ferris Borger,
Lookeba, Oklah**1^
Maggie Boswell and
Ivah Bibby last week
Mrs. Gertie Warren has
been In Odessa visiting her
daughter and family, Mr. and
I Mrs. Ed Bailey, and attended
the wedding of her grand-
daughter, Miss Dianne Bailey,
to Mr. Allen McDonald.
CARD OF THANKS
I want to thank each at
you for the prayers, words of
encouragement and the many,
many deeds of kindness man-
ifested during my illness. We
shall ever be grateful to our
friends, neighbors and kin
May God bless each and ev-
ery one in the bountiful way
He has blessed us through
you Is our prayer. - Ray-
mond and Edna Patton, pd.
Current Rote
Per Annum
Compounded
Quarter!? I
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ashly of
Dallas visited their aunt and
uncle, Mr. and Mrs. O. L.
Howard, Mrs. M. B. Nelson,
Mrs.
Mrs.
end.
STYLE - RITE
BEAUTY SHOP
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sanders
have returned to their home
in McComb, Miss, after vis-
iting with his mother, Mrs.
Pearl Sanders, his brother
and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd Sanders and family,
and his sister and family, Mr.
and Mrs. W. T. Barnes and
Beverly.
NORTIISIDE BAPTIST
Rev. H. E. Newton Enterim
Pastor
Sunday School—9:45 a.m.
Worship Services—11:00 a.m.
Evening Tr. Union—6:00 p.m.
Worship—7:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer Serv—7:00 p.m.
W.M.S.—Monday, 3:00 p.m.
WORRIED ABOUT r
YOUR HEARING?'
Then you want Sonotone If you need'
expert help on a hearing problem/
thousand' of persons across the 1 S I
will tell you—Sonotone is THE com-’
puny to see. Thousands have also
found — through discouraging experi
cnce elsewhere—that Sonotone is the
most economical in the long run
38 YEARS OF 1 FADI RSHIP!
SONOTONE of FORT WORTH
921 Cherry Street Phone ED (■>
Write nr C'all For Appointment—Home or Ottk,
Ebenezer News
By Mr*. Whit Sidra
(August 7 Newsletter)
Visitors in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Whit Sides were
Mr. G. O. Hodge of De Leon.
Mr. and Mrs. James McClen-
den and Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Parker of Abilene, Bro. anil
Sister Hudson of De Leon,
and Mrs. Irvin Parker and
three daughters of Ro<by. Mrs.
Parker used to be Laura Hol-
land. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Holland.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ray-
mond Ragland was Miss Shel-
ly Ann Childress of Fort
Worth.
Mr. and Mrs. Ragland are
not feeling well.
Visitors in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Velder Sides were
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Herring
and son of Talpa.
Visitors in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Finis Sides were
Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Sides,
Karen and J. Paul, and Mr.
Wilburn Haddick of Sulphur
Springs.
Visiting In the home of Mr.
and Mrs. John Lightfoot were
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lightfoot
and children of Odessa.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pete
Sides were Mrs. Irvin Parker
and daughter of Roby, Mrs.
Ernest Mull and Leta Irene
of the Beattie Community,
and Mrs. Jerry Layman and
daughter of De Leon.
Sure need rain. Hope and
,pray it rains soon.
By Mrs. A. M. Derrick
(Aug. 8 Newsletter)
Good attendance In church
Sunday morning. There were
three visitors, Nell McKinney
of Dublin, Sammy Baker of
Andrews and Mias Nancy
Sanders of De Leon. Let us
remind you the revival meet-
ing starts Aug. 20th, with the
pastor, C. C. Harper doing
the preaching. There will be
some special singers.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Kelt-
ner of Seagraves, Mr. and
Mrs. Corky Caraway, Brad,
Georfc Allen and Kent of Na-
ples were visiting their par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Caraway. George Is a patient
at the Hico Hospital. Miss
Ginya Keltner, who has been
visiting her grandparents, re-
turned home with her par-
ents.
Mrs. Mae Dean of Gorman
visited last week in the home
of her sister, Mr. and Mrs.
Berry Belyeu.
Mrs. Mary Thomas had
several of her children and
grandchildren visit her and
attended the Peach and Mel- .
on Festival. They were Mr.
and Mrs. E. G. Thomas and
Steve of Odessa, Mr. and Mrs.
Tommy Thomas and girls of
Fort Worth, Mrs. Marie Tho-
mas and Mrs. Dorthey Un-
derwood, Lisa and one of her
girl friends of Arlington.
Mrs. B. L. Painter had os
guests, Paul Painter of Fort
Worth, his daughters, Paula,
Nila and Teresa and Betty
Giesecke, one of Nila’s friends
from Desdemona, Mr. and
Mrs. Tom Shirey of Stephen-
ville and J. T. McKinnon of
Chickasha, Okla.
Milton Campbell of Big
Spring spent Thursday night
with Mr. and Mrs. Buddy
Hudson. He stated his wife,
Beatrice, who recently had
surgery, is recuperating nice-
ly-
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Der-
rick had as recent guests,
Henry Pilcher of San Angelo
and Bowman Standridge of
Stephenville.
Mr. and Mrs. Autry Cara-
way, accompanied by their
daughter and family, Rev
and Mrs, Rodney Irt>y and
children of Fort Worth, are
vacationing at their lodge in
Colorado.
f ARD op TRjU(g|
1 wish to eXp
«re thanks u ?
relatives for the S
and durin.
8‘ay In the De
A special thanks uS
enrich and hosplUj ?
their wonderful 4**
kindness was deep,' J
dated. - W. KuJ
S. J. (JACK) HUMPHREY
SEMINOLE (SlRff) - Sidney
Jackson (Jack) Humphrey. 52.
Seminole, died early Monday In
the Seminole Memorial Hospital,
niter hii illness of several weeks
I’unoral services are set lor
.1 p in. Wednesday in the Avenue
B C hurch of C hrist with Tom
Coffee, paxtor, officiating
Burial in Seminole Cemetery
will be directed by Singleton
Funeral Home.
Humphrey had been sanitation
unet in'cndciit for the City of
Seminole for the past 14 years
lie had lived in the Seminole
area for 31 years, moving here
from DeLeon. Humphrey, who
was boiti Nov. 15, 19)4, in
DeLeon, married Sybil Rhymes
of Seagraves on Feb. 27. 1940.
at Stephenville.
He had at one time worked
in Singleton’s Department Store
and Funeral Home. Humphrey
was a member of the Church
of Christ here, a member of
the Odd Fellows Lodge nnd
American Legion. He was a
veteran nl^orld War II.
Survivom include the widow;
four daughters, Mrs. Sharon
\'an Winkle of Okinawa; Mrs.
Karon Bakke of Houston.
Mrs. Glenda Tedford of Mineral
Wells, and Linda Humphrey of
Snininolc; one sister. Kirs.
Wenonah Harrison of DeLeon:
three grandchildren, and a
consul. C. B. Singleton of
Seminole
Planned dividi
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K4 /O 6 or 1
LOOO.OO only.
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12 monthfl
$10,000.00 a
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2/0 Savings
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