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The Ennis News

Lions scrimmage at Legacy, Aug. 19

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HC Sam Harrell and the full coaching staff will tune-up the full varsity football team at Mansfield Legacy H.S. in a Thursday scrimmage at 6 p.m. The Lions must replace 15 graduated starters, more than any team in District 8-5A.

Frontline powers Italy in 5-set win

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In the season debut for both teams, Italy proved its mettle when they overcame a crushing second set pounding, to trim Blooming Grove, 3-2, in a high drama, five-match battle. Going toe-for-toe under the Coliseum Dome, the BG Lions won the second, 25-9, before the hosts eventually regrouped to claim the rubber-match, 15-11 fifth to begin the new season.

Memories of Ennis

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Ennis native Martha Jane McBrierty was one good looking young lady. She was not only crowned Redbud Queen while a senior at Texas State College for Women (TSCW) in 1954 but she reigned as queen of Texas A&M’s Cotton Ball the previous year. McBrierty was a secretarial major who was also active as a cheerleader, was a member of the campus’s tap dancing group and the school’s literary club.

“Her outdoor hobbies are golf and swimming,” according to the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Daily Horoscope 08/14/2021

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Put more thought into any changes you want to make this year. Letting your emotions take charge will lead to mistakes that can disrupt your home environment. Focus on meaningful relationships, physical fitness and health. Refuse to let indulgent behavior or over-the-top friends lead you down the wrong path. Listen carefully. Recognize when someone is exaggerating or promising the impossible. Refuse to let your emotions take control or cause you to neglect your responsibilities. Don't take on too much.

Daily Horoscope 08/13/20221

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Pay attention, and you'll be able to take advantage of unique opportunities. Be open with friends, relatives or loved ones, and make plans that will help you create a healthier future. Refuse to let outsiders interfere with your plans or meaningful relationships. Stick to what's tried and true. Work in conjunction with people who share your objective and concerns. You'll accomplish more if you are open to suggestions. A relationship with a friend or loved one will be enlightening. 

Memories of Ennis

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Vladimir Matskevich, minister of agriculture for the Soviet Union, visited farms in Ennis and surrounding communities in August 1955 during a tour of Texas in which he was studying cotton production. The farm of Bill Bozek near Ennis was one of the properties visited.

Daily Horoscope 08/12/2021

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Determination will help turn your dream into a reality. Examine the changes going on around you, and you'll come up with a plan that will help you take advantage of the circumstances that unfold. Consistency, preparation and working alongside individuals you trust will be key. Protect your interests. An offer will have pros and cons. Pay attention to the small but essential details that can alter the outcome. Don't take an unnecessary risk. Look out for unrealistic promises and pushy people. 

Memories of Ennis - Funny Column

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Amusing comments from an editorial published in the Ennis Daily News in 1922 was syndicated in several other Texas and regional papers. One of the funny remarks was: “You can’t judge a man by his clothes, but as a rule you can judge him by his wife’s clothes.”

Daily Horoscope 08/11/2021

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Push to get things done on time. Your word is only as good as your actions. Consider making necessary changes as the year progresses. A tactical approach to how you handle friends, relatives, money and peers will pay off if you maintain structure and consistency. A creative or physical outlet will ease stress. Look for a unique way to spend your spare time. How you relax or spend your cash will affect your peace of mind. Commit to a long-term plan. A financial opportunity looks promising. 

Memories of Ennis - Radio Fan

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Radio was just starting to happen in the early 1920s and one fan of the new-fangled device was an Ennis man named N. Brunson who had developed a state of the art set with a signal that was strong enough to pick up international broadcasts. In 1923 Brunson was able to intercept a speech by former British Prime Minister David Lloyd George that was being broadcast over Station 2LO in London.