New federal judge to serve Pecos court
Lucius Bunton was appointed federal judge on November 29 to serve the district of Midland Pecos and part of El Paso. Born in Del Rio and raised in Marfa Texas he studied at the University of Texas and earned degrees in law after returning from three years infantry service. He married Mary Jane Carson and has two children Cathryne and Lucius works for Texas attorney general in Austin. He began law practice in Uvalde for one year before moving on.
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Darrell Glover
Lucius Bunton
Midland
Pecos
el Paso
Larry Fuller
W.R
Bob) Bickley
Bunton
Ben's Spanish Inn
Robert Hinojos
Judge Bunton
del Rio
Marfa
Texas
University of Texas At Austin
Infantry
University of Texas
Mary Jane Carson
Cathryne
First United Methodist Church
Odessa
Lucius
Wood
Benson
Justice Department
U.S Senate
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Stock and court notes mix of grain prices and federal judge
Wheat and corn quotes report No 2 hard red winter at 4.06 and No 2 soft red winter at 4.19 while oats stand at 1.71. Cotton futures rise with midday prices up 1 point to 66.75 cents per pound. Dow Jones averages show declines in most sectors. The piece then notes Judge Bunton’s federal appointment process and plans to preside in Pecos, with scheduled Pecos trial dates and his base in Odessa.
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Chicago
NEW York
New York Cotton Exchange
Criminal Misconduct Reports and Local Break-ins Highlight Police Notes
Police logged a string of incidents including gunfire and vehicle vandalism near the American Motor Inn. A window at Room 126 was shattered and other property damage reported at Katherine Ivey and United Rubber Workers. Suspects fled in a blue pickup. no casualties noted. An ambulance responded to a fall at a residence. Arrests included Richard Wayne Bragg for public intoxication at Maverick Bar. School burglary reported with tools missing.
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Rebecca Burke
American Motor Inn
Highway 80
Police Department
Richard Wayne Bragg
Maverick Bar
West Highway 80
Pecos-Toyah-Barstow Independent School District
Gallardo to speak on upcoming 1980 Census
Mike Gallardo, Community Services Specialist for the U S Bureau of the Census, will present on the importance of the 1980 Census to the public and local groups on Wednesday Dec 19 at 6 p m at Reeves County Community Council 902 E 10th He works with community leaders to enlist cooperation for the count and notes that uncounted residents shortchange their community Apportionment of U S House seats and state and local representation depend on the population count The Bureau s slogan for 1980 is We re counting on you Answer the census
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Mike Gallardo
U.S
House of Representatives
Bureau
Christmas Break Schedule Announcement
The district marks holidays from December 20 through January 1. Classes end December 19 at 2 17 PM and resume January 2 at 8 30 AM.
Sheriff's Report and Local Thefts In Pecos Area
Sheriff's report lists theft of livestock recovered from Juan Morales and a juvenile in Saragosa. Florentino Flores and Robert Gaillardet, both Pecos residents, arrested for marijuana and drugs offenses. Burglary reported at 1019 S Oak with money missing. Thefts include two store employe forgiveness and juveniles seen with sling shots at Wackers. Public support praised in ongoing drug fight.
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Larry Turnbough
Pilar Montoya
Balmorhea
Juan Morales
Saragosa
Florentino Flores
Pecos
Robert Paul Gaillardet
Florez
Holley Honored as Phi Theta Kappa Inductee at WTC
Eight students join the Psi Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Western Texas College, led by Snyder residents Lisa Dennis Debe Longbotham Dilla Munro Debra Newman Monette Sentell Teresa Stephens with Stantons Paiga Lou Eiland Pecos native Jan Holley. Faculty sponsors are Dr. Mary Hood and Dr. Duane Hood. Jan Holley, daughter of Frances W. Holley of Pecos, is active in the WTC Rodeo Club and served in the Student Senate. she earned multiple Pecos High School honors.
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Miss Holley
Frances W. Holley
S. Plum
Pecos
WTC
Pecos High School
Opree auditions announced for the Globe Odessa
The Globe of the Great Southwest announces the return of the Opree with a January Odessa show on Saturdays. A general audition is set for Saturday December 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Globe Theatre for anyone with country and western music talent. Paula Simpson can be contacted for more information.
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The
Globe of the Great Southwest
Opree
Odessa
Globe Theatre
Paula Simpson
Globe Office
Bullock announces 1 tax rebate totals for Texas cities
Texas Comptroller Bob Bullock reports the local option one percent sales tax yielded over 467 million in 1979 city revenues. Pecos received 57364.06 raising to 346030.68. Balmorhea 912.57 bringing to 6042.22. Toyah 1237.30 totaling 5221.33. December allocation to 900 plus cities totals 76.6 million, lifting this year’s payments by 42.2 million over 1978.
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Austin
Bob Bullock
Texas
Pecos
Balmorhea
Toyah
Bullock
Morning smile inspires lingering wonder in spouse
A lighthearted reflection suggests that greeting the morning with a warm smile can spark curiosity in a spouse about what they dreamed last night, setting a pleasant tone for the day ahead.
Coming events in the Pecos Area
Community clubs and meetings fill the Pecos area week with Lions Club Optimist Club and Jaycee groups. Regular gatherings include senior center quilting, TOPS weight groups, and Rotary Jaycees with venues at Holiday Inn and local centers through Monday to Friday.
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Lions Club
American Motor Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Cantaloupe City
CPS Reddy Room
Senior Citizens Center
S. Cedar
Huff and Puff
Pecos
Saragosa Hall
Pecos AA
Al-Non
N. Oak
Balmorhea
Old Senior Citizens Center
Second
Hickory
la Leche League
Downtown Lions Club
Holiday Inn
Pecos Rotary Club
Pecos Jaycees
Alpine Lodge
FFA fruit pickup announced at Pecos High School
Persons who ordered oranges and grapefruit from the FFA at Pecos High School can pick up their fruit Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the vocational building, announced Lindy Duncan president of the group. No matter what meat item you buy your pocketbook pays for a karate chop to the ol wallet.
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FFA
Pecos High School
Lindy Duncan
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Sheriff's Report
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