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Gov. Preston Smith names Ellis chief justice of 7th Civil Appeals
Gov. Smith announced James A. Ellis as chief justice of the 7th Court of Civil Appeals in Amarillo, with Ellis promoted to associate judge and Robert C. Wright to succeed Ellis in the 137th District Court. The moves set Ellis as chief through the 1972 elections while Denton moves to the Texas Supreme Court. Wright will assume the 137th District Court on Jan 1 after ceremonies led by Howard Davison.
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Preston Smith
Lubbock
James A. Eliis
7Th Court of Civil Appeals
Amarillo
Smith
Elis
Robert C. Wright
Ellis
137Th District
Avalanche- Journal
Austin
Denton
99Th District Court
Texas Supreme Court
Wright
Charles L. Reynolds
James A. Joy
Tth Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Judicial District of
Exes
John Connally
137Th District Court
Jack Brown
el Paso
Appeals Court
Mra. Ellis
Myrle Peden
Rush School
Howard C. Davison
Davison
Ninth Administrative Judicial District
E. E. Jordan