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Newcomers to De Leon are
Mr. and Mrs. Red Thompson,
who are now operating the
Harmon Insurance Agency.
The Thompsons, who came
to De Leon from Odessa, invite
you to come around and get
acquainted.
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Abilene Christian College, Har- Bunting, drums.
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es there will be an concert by
the Comanche High School
band, a water show and a
$1.50 per plate barbecue din-
ner.
State
Fred Williams, formerly of
bilene. has been elected As-
ltant Vice-President of the
irmers and Merchants Bank
according ton recent an-
buncement by Elmon Kerby,
resident.
I Mr. Williams. 24. is a 1957
taduate of Tom S. Lubbock
L School. Lubbock, and a
bb2 graduate of McMuny
bllege. Abilene, where he re-
lived his Bachelor of Busi-
es Administration degree. He
L had 4'. years of banking
Lperience with the First Na-
knal Bank of Abilene. This
Funeral services for James
Claude Wilkerson, 46, business
manager and managing editor
of the Comanche Chief, were
held at 3 p.m., March 27 in
the Comanche First Methodist
Church with burial in O ik-
wood Cemetery under direc-
tion of Comanche Funeral
Home. Rev. Plez Todd officiat-
ed.
Mr. Wilkerson, a resident of
Comanche most of his life,
died Thursday evening. March
26. in a Comanche hospital.
He was born May 4. 1917.
at Dawson and was married
to the former Miss Mary Eliza-
beth Smith March 22, 1941.
He was associated with his
April 13 at 8:00 p.m., for reg-
ular Friendship Night in De
Leon Chapter, No, 693.
Members from Comanche.
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this year. He is vice president
of the Texas Peach Growers
Association, zone chairman of
the Lions Club past president
of the Chamber of Commerce
and is active in the First Bap-
tist Church, where he teaches
a men’s Bible class. He was
this year voted to the board of
directors of the F&M Bank,
and is chairman of the De
Leon Welfare Organization. A
veteran of the Korean War, he
numbers his friends by his ac-
quaintances; has such a sun-
ny disposition that he is well
liked by both young and old.
His wife, formerly Dale Ran-
dals of Hico, is a graduate of
Texas Woman’s University,
Denton. She did postgraduate
work at New Orleans Charity
Hospital, where she was hospi-
tal dietician. Smith gives his
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And from the interest in
own area, we can safely
there will be several thous-
B people here Saturday,”
Ines said.
p. S. Senator Ralph Yar-
bugh will make the dedica-
» speech here as a part of
busy Saturday .-chedule. He
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ement to Step'.ienv i 11 e
fre he will be honored at a
10 a.m. coffe by the Steph-
lille Chamber of Commerce,
b will visit through the Stc-
Inville area with friends. He
make the dedication talk
ply after 1 :30 p.m., and
b fly to Wichita Falls where
has a 5:00 p.m. engage-
r
pngressman Omar Burle-
| from the Upper Leon Riv-
Falley area, also will speak
[he program as will Col. F.
Kiosch. district engineer of
I Fort Worth District of the
|S. Corps of Engineers and
IE. (Sam) Boger of Cle-
fce. president of the Bra-
IRiver Authority.
[he ceremony will start at
p p m., Saturday at the
flor Dam. After the speech-
FdaN KENT IN
fAHOMA REVIVAL
Fv Dan G. Kent is the cv-
ilist for the revival at the
I Baptist Church in Beggs,
Ihoma. He may be contact-
11 this address:
I Ban G. Kent
lf ,o First Baptist Church
I P.O. Box 306
Oklahoma
I may be reached -by
fc at COngrcss 7-3931.
Omar Burleson, veteran
Congressman from the
District, is conducting
orous, active campaign
the Democratic Primary
ination for reelection.
In seeking reelection, Burle-
son states he is basing his cam-
paign on his record of nearly
18 years service in Congress.
“In that time, 1 have nev-
er been a rubber-stamp, but
have fulfilled my responsibili-
ty to vote on each issue for
the best interest of my
try, my State, and my
rid,” Burleson said.
“I do not think the people
of the I 7th District want or de-
serve anything less.”
Burleson, at 58, is already
on of the senior members of
the U. S. House of Represen-
tatives in point of service.
His seniority has carried him
to the Chairmanship of the
potent House Administration
Committee, and to the
ranking position
powerful House
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These boys and others plan
to participate in other junior
rodeos in this area this season.
Pictured above are Damon
Shupp, Dusty Miller, Don
Kimmell and Robby Wilkerson.
QUARTET SINGING
TO BE AT COMYN
The Comanche County
Quartet Singing Convention
will meet at the Congregational
Methodist Church in Coman-
che Friday night, April 10, at
7:30.
The regular Second Sunday
Singing at the local Primitive
Baptist Church has been called
off in order that those who wish
may attend the singing at Co-
rnyn.
Representative Ben
Barnes of De Leon will be mas-
ter of ceremonies.
Proctor 'Reservoir is a com-
bination flood control and wa-
ter conservation project, built
by the Corps of Engineers in
cooperation with the Brazos
River Authority as one of a se-
sies of such dual purpose pro-
jects included in a cooperative
plan between Federal, State
and local interests to provide
stored water and flood control
for the people of the Brazos
River watershed.
The reservoir is located near
the town of Proctor in Coman-
che County on the Leon Riv-
er and will collect water from
approximately 1.225 square
miles of drainage area in Co-
manche, Eastland and Erath
counties. . ,
Included in the reservoir is
storage space for 31,400 acre-
feet for conservation of water
for future beneficial use; 310,-
100 acre-feet for control of
floods and 32.700 acre-feet
for sedimentation. The lake
covers about 4.600 acres of
land.
Federal funds pay for the
construction of flood control
aspects of the reservoir. The
Brazos River Authority has as-
sumed the cost of that part of
the reservoir set aside for wa-
ler conservation.
The Brazos River Authori-
ty is cooperating with the Up-
per Leon River Municipal Wa-
ter District on plans to furnish
a number of nearby towns and
cities with municipal water
and industrial water from the
conservation water storage
space in Proctor. Plans have
been completed for furnishing
water supplies to the City of
Hamilton.____________________
CAPPING CEREMONY FOR
CANDY STRIPERS TONIGHT
The De Leon Candy Stripers
will have their capping cere-
mony Thursday, April 9, at
seven o’clock, at the First
Christian Church. To receive
their caps, each girl had to
work at least twenty-five hours
at the hospital.
The public is welcomed
encouraged to come.
The De Leon F.F.A. boys
stood up aginst the wildest
stock of Mr. Roland Reid of
Fort Worth at the Weather-
ford Junior Rodeo last week-
end. Don Kimmell was cham-
RIDING CLUB TO STAGE
WEEKLY CONTESTS
Each Saturday night at the
Riding Club Arena, ribbons
and points will be given to the
men and women members to
determine the all-around cow-
boy and cowgirl at the end of
the year.
The plans for the Quarter
Horse Show, to be held April
in the completion
One hundred to 150
xpected for the 20
Hiram Smith, Jr. Elected
Citizen of The Year
wife credit for helping to keep
him in good physical condition
through her culinary skill, thus
providing him with the neces;
sary energy to fulfill all these
jobs “and,” she adds, “to
keep him,so good looking.” ,
They have three young chil-
dren, Allison Meridilh and
Byron.
The Chamber of Commerce
president, Charles Taylor, was
master of ceremonies for the
evening, and introdued Ben
Barnes, State Representative
for the 64th district, who in
turn, introduced the guest
speaker, Hal Woodward of
Coleman, a member of the
Texas Highway Commission.
His speech, “The Small
Town’s Answer to Galloping
Urbanization in Texas,”
pointed out the fact that it
was up to such organizations
as chambers of commerce to
make small communities more
attractive to citizens new
small industries and tourists.
Reese Upshaw, local post-
master, disclosed the winner of
the citizen of the year award,
and Mrs. Bill Wood, president
of the local Business and Pro-
pre-
Dr
banquet
BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
TO MEET FRIDAY NIGHT
The De Leon Baseball As-
sociation will meet Friday
night, 7:30 p.m.., at the
Chamber of Commerce Build-
ing.________________________
the Lowe Apartment on
third
on the
Foreign
Affairs Committee. In addition,
Burleson serves on two impor-
tant Joint Committees formed
from senior members of the
House and Senate, as Chair-
man of one and Vice Chair-
man of the othef:*-
“In all my years in Cong-
ress,” Burleson said, “I have
followed two guiding princi-
ples: First to know the views
of my constituents and to re-
flect their sentiments to the
greatest degree possible in my
actions as their Representative.
Second, to inform and advise
as closely as I can on these is-
sues which affect my District,
my State, and the Nation.
Burleson termed his
proach to government
of “ common sense,
through his years of public
vice.
A former Special Agent for
the Federal Bureau of Investi-
gation, Burleson is former
County Attorney and County
Judge of Jones County, and
served three years during
World War II with the Navy in
the Pacific.
As a leader in Congress.
Burleson has consistently urg-
ed the return to a sounder fis-
cal policy, and the cutting of
unnecessary and extravagant
federal spending.
“I have tried to see that
your tax money is spent as
Final Rites Held March 27 For J. C.
Wilkerson, Jr., Comanche Newsman
father and brother in publish-
ing the Comanche Chief and
had been an active member of
the First Methodist Church and
a number of civic organiza-
tions.
Survivors include his wife;
one son. James C. Ill a stu
dent in the University of Tex-
as; one daughter, Marsha, a
senior in Comanche High
School; his ^rents. Mr. and
Mrs. J. C. Wilkerson, Sr„ his
maternal grandmother. Mrs.
O. O. Brightman. his brother.
Bill Wilkerson, all of Coman-
che, and two sisters, Mrs.
Charles E. Wetzel and Mrs.
Robert Barton, both of Hous-
ton.
Sipe Springs, Gorman, Desde-
mona and Dublin O.E.S. Chap-
ters are expected to be pres-
ent.
A banquet was held Monday
evening in the City gymnasium
by the De Leon Chamber of
Commerce, assisted by the
Business and Professional Wo-
mens Club. Some 100 persons
were on hand to witness a pre-
sentation of the “Citizen of
the Year” plaque to Hiram
Smith, Jr., who had been chos-
en by secret ballot prior to the
banquet.
Smith a graduate of De
Leon High School, received his
bachelors degree at Texas
A&M and his masters at the
University of Texas. He is
manager of the W. H. Smith
Department Store and is part-
ner with bis father in what is
deemed the largest fruit orch-
ard in Texas or Alaska. He was
president last year of the
school board and is secretary
Mr. Williams is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. J. Dean Williams
of Lubbock. His wife, Judy,
was formerly Judith Diane Hig-
ginbotham of Abilene. Their
Church affiliation is Method-
ist. He was a member of the
Abilene Jaycees, on the Board
of Stewards, Aldersgate Meth-
odist Church, and Vice-Presi-
dent. McMurry Exes Associa-
tion.
K TURNOUT EXPECTED FOR
PROCTOR DAM DEDICATION
ATURDAY, APRIL 14,1:30 P. M.
pl) — One of the largest
pwds ever to gather in Co-
inche County will be here
turday to help federal and
Ite officials dedicate the
k $14.7 r.iiaic.: Proctor Res-
ua un th*. Leon River, Bill
Lines, general arrangements
bnmittee chairman said to-
“It wouldn’t su-prise any of
to see 5.000 people from all
kr Texas come here to see
b help dedicate the new lake
b dam,” Gaines said.
(Gaines said hunlreds of fed-
|l and state officials, busi-
ksmen. civic leaders, profes-
Inal men and water and land
nservationists in areas out-
le the upper Leon River Val-
I. have been invited to at-
n the dedication ceremon-
Duncan Heads
School Board
In a reorganizational meet-
ing following Saturday’s trus-
tee election, Jimmy Duncan
was elected to serve as presi-
dent of the Board of Trustees
of the De Leon Independent
School District. L. E. Farley
was elected vice president and
Hiram Smith, Jr., Secretary.
Other business transacted
was the naming of James Per-
kins, former junior high prin-
cipal, to the post of high
school principal.
Also announced was the
sale of the site of the old high
uchocl to the First Methodist
Church for $10,010.00.
Fred Williams
experience has included the
Proof Department, Commercial
Teller, Trust Department and
Credit Department.
Omar Burleson Makes Statement
For Reelection To Congress
wisely, and as frugally, as you
would have spent it had you
been in my place.” Burleson
said. “The record will definite-
ly show that on many occas-
ions I have found myself in the
minority — especially on
needless spending of the tax-
payers ’ money. I am proud
that I have never failed to ex-
ercise the right to vote to do
as I thought best.”
“At every session of Cong-
ress, I have voted for expen-
ditures below that recommend-
ed by the Executive Depart-
ment. and far below that ac-
tually appropriated by the
Congress, except in the field
of National Defense,”
son said.
“When it comes to the de-
fense of this Country. I have
always voted for those things
calculated to make and to keep
our Nation stronger than any
other in the world.” he said.
Burleson has been an im-
placable foe of the constant
encroachment of the Federal
Government into the area
State and local affairs.
“As the Federal Govern-
ment has grown to its colossal
proportions, the threat of cen-
tralized power in Washington
has increased.” Burleson
pointed out. “To this, I am op-
posed. as my actions have
proved.”
“Big Government and high
taxes are the result of many
activities of the Federal Gov-
ernment which should be re-
served to the States. Big gov-
ernment with its far-flung op
erations has created needless
waste and extravagance.”
Burleson stated he was
proud of the “trust and con-
fidence placed in me by the
people who send me to Cong-
ress — and to violate that
trust in any respect would be
unthinkable.”
He urged residents of the
17th District not familiar with
his background of service to
investigate the record he h«as
made — “And if you believe
1 have been faithful to duty
and worthy of your continued
support, then your active par-
ticipation in my campaign
will be greatly appreciated.”
Well-known throughout Tex-
as, Burleson is a native of the
17th District. He was born
and raised on a farm between
Anson and Stamford in Jones
County. He attended rural
school, and graduated from
Anson High School. Following
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Sharp And Bell
Are Reelected
To City Posts
Dr. T. H. Sharp as mayoi
and R. D. Bell as commission-
er, were both reelected to their
posts in the local city govern-
ment in Tuesday’s municipal
elections.
Five others received several
write-in votes.
Following are the results of
Tuesday’s voting:
FOR MAYOR —
Dr. T. H. Sharp ... 130
Bill Wood......... 18
FOR COMMISSIONER —
R. D. Bell........ 135
Delton Nabors ...... 5
R. V. Bond ........ 2
Russell Howell ...... 2
Arvil Setzler ........ 1
Votes cast for Wood, How-
ell, Setzler, Bond and Nabors
were write-in votes.
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a third
were:
Cynthia Davis, clarinet; Janie
Armstrong, clarinet; Marsha
Branum, alto sax; Nickey Chil-
dress, baritone.
The twirling ensemble, con-
sisting of Janet Park, Marsha
Branum, and Beverly Maltby,
received a second place divis-
ion. The cornet ’trio, consisting
of Janet Park, Rosa Lou Short,
and Lannis Callison, also re-
ceived a second place division.
Mrs. J. D. Roch, Mrs. J. M.
Holdrid^e, Susan Warren. Ann
Harvey, and Mary Ellen Wier,
assisted the members as piano
accompanists. Sponsors for the
group were Mrs. Marvin San-
ders and Mrs. T. J. Callison.
FIFTH GRADE PROGRAM
“ TO BE HELD ON APRIL 23
The Fifth Grade program
for this year will be held April
23rd, 7:30 p.m., at the High
24th are
stages.
horses are e:
events.
Members are urged Io re-
member that work nights to
complete the bleachers at the
arena arc Monday. Wednes-
day and Friday.
Acres
5 budded p"
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jyy dirt
orn
Band Members
Win Top Medals
Saturday, April 4th, at the
Cisco Junior Hirdi Band Con-
test, the De Leon junior High
Band, under the direction of
Charles Larry Pierce, received
a second division in concert
and a second division in sight
reading performance.
Members from tlie Junior
High and Beginner Bands who
entered the solo and ensem-
ble competition won seven
first place divisions, sixteen
second place divisions and
four third place divisions.
Members receiving medals
for a first place division in so-
los were: Msrrilyn Barron,
clarinet; Connie Baber, flute;
Cynthia Higginbottom, flute;
Donice Scott, tenor sax; Mike
graduation, Burleson attended Sanders, baritone; Rocky
Members receiving second
graduated from Cumberland place division in solos were:
Law School. Later, he studied Janet Park, cornet; Rosa Lou
postgraduate law at the Uni-
versity of Texas.
Burleson married Ruth De- .
Weese, daughter of Reverend Jane Pair, clarinet;
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Flute; Brenda Park, Alto
Beverly Maltby, alto sax; J
et Park,
Branum,
Park, twirling.
Members receiving
place division in solos
fessional Womens Club,
sented Smith the plaque.
F. A. Eisenrich was
chairman.
Decorations featured the
Citizen of De Leon Theme, us-
ing a miniature replica of 3
blocks of the main business
district, peopled with minia-
ture figures of men and ladies
in gala attire, carrying ban-
ners labeled “Citizen of the
Year.”
Purple iris and wisteria blos-
soms centered each table,
while overhead, stars twinkled
against a midnight blue sky
(courtesy of the Junior and
Senior classes).
pion bareback bronc rider.
Robby Wilkerson was second
in the ribbon roping. The other
two boys turned in good
times and high scores but fail-
ed to get in the top places.
PARENTS OF GIRL
Mr. and Mrs. Jon
really celebrated on
rick’s Day. March 17.
Becky Sue Coan joined the
family this year on St. Pat-
rick’s Day. weighing 7 pounds,
14 ounces.
She has a brother. James
Rodger, who was born on St.
Patrick’s Day two years ago.
are Mr. and Mrs.
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