Pecos Police log records burglaries thefts and a fire
A Friday 2:30 a.m. goat sighting in the 1300 block of East Fifth Street prompted a Pecos Police response. An attempted burglary at Avalon Club and later home break in on East 12th Street were investigated. Sunday reports include a broken highway sign on Highway 80 and a stolen White 1968 Ford Falcon found near Pecos. Fire units battled an apartment roof fire at Cedar Street.
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Pecos
East Fifth Street
Babe Kellar
Avalon Club
Audie Bradford
East 12Th Street
Golliher and
Urquidi
Paula Chavez
East Fourth Street
Santa Rosa Catholic Church
Eighth Street
Pecan
S. Cedar
Life Sentence Upheld for Habitual Burglar Hubblen
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upheld James Hubblen’s life sentence for habitual burglary as justified by his two prior convictions. Trial testimony described Hubblen and accomplice Christopher driving with Copeland, aiding a planned burglary at the Second Street Club, sharing $64 in coins, and being stopped by police for a stop sign violation where coins and a lost lighter tied to the club were found.
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
James Hubblen
143Rd District Court
Hubblen
United States Supreme Court
District Court
Melvin Christopher
Christopher
Ft. Stockton
Pecos
Copeland
Second Street Club
Aline Hudson
Christropher
Raul Flores
Flores
Plan Underway To Plant Garden At Pecos Nursing Home
A garden project begins at Pecos Nursing Home to provide patients with enjoyment. A shade tree is planted with plans for a rose garden fruit trees evergreens outdoor furniture and bird features. Memorial plant donations are promised and donations can be arranged through Mrs. Fred Stewart at 445-3325.
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Pecos
Fred Stewart
Linda McMahon Makes Dean's List at McMurry College
Linda LaVon McMahon of Verhalen is named to the Dean's List at McMurry College Abilene for the 1967 fall semester. A sophomore majoring in elementary education she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Lee McMahon.
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Linda LaVon McMahon
Verhalen
McMurry College
Abilene
Linda
Joe Lee McMahon
Fleming Assumes Security Duty in Vietnam Air Base
Airman First Class Larry D. Fleming, son of Mr and Mrs Dee C Fleming of Pecos Nebraska, assigned to U S combat air forces in Vietnam, serves as a security policeman at Nha Trang AB as part of the Pacific Air Forces. He is a Pecos High School graduate.
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U.S
Combat Air Forces
Vietnam
Larry D. Fleming
Dee C. Fleming
Nebraska
Pecos
Nha Trang AB
Fleming
Pacific Air Forces
Pecos High School
UT Austin Fin Aid Deadline Nears for Seniors
UT Austin urges high school seniors to file by March 1 for financial aid consideration. Applicants must submit an application, transcript, and family financial statement to access programs including National Defense loans and Educational Opportunity grants. Texas Opportunity Loans up to 1000 dollars require eight hours, while Connally Carrillo Act exemptions target low income graduates with Texas residency.
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Carpenter
Texas Opportunity
Texas
East Texan Chosen Chamber Speaker at Pecos Banquet
Bob Murphy, noted East Texas attorney and public speaker, will address Pecos Chamber members and guests at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on March 7 at Pecos Valley Country Club. Murphy, born in Nacogdoches County, Texas, has held several civic roles including District Attorney and County Attorney.
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Bob Murphy
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Pecos Valley Country Club
Bob
Texas
Nacogdoches County
Safeway Declares Share Dividends and Board Changes
Safeway Stores, Inc declares a dividend of 27.5 cents per common share payable April 1, 1968 to shareholders of record March 1, 1968. Board increases directors to 21 from May 21 1968 and designates 18 nominees for the 1968 annual meeting in Baltimore. Glenn K. Mowry named as a nominee to fill the vacancy. Annual stockholders meeting set for May 21, 1968 in Baltimore. record date April 12, 1968.
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Safeway Stores, Incorporated
Glenn K. Mowry
Safeway
Oakland
Baltimore
Maryland
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed
February 16 admissions include Mary Franco Arthur Mayes and Felicita Florez with dismissals for Ruth Lucas Petra Gutierrez Socorro Mendoza James L Halsey Karyn Simmons and Delia Martinez. February 17 shows Ronnie Lee Sandell Alberto Arias Luce Martinez admitted.
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Hospital News
Mary Franco
Arthur Mayes
Felicita Florez
Ruth Lucas
Petra Gutierrez
Socorro Mendoza
James L. Halsey
Karyn Simmons
Delia Martinez
Ronnie Lee Sandell
Alberto Arias
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Josie Rayos
Juarez
Kenny Golliher
Highway 80
Texas Highway Department
Golliher
Audrey Shepburn
Alan Arkin
Richard Crenna
Darif Frem Zimbalist, JR
Walt Disney Res
Siister
Walt Disney
Beaver Valley
Pecos Drug
S. Oak Street
Bozeman Drug
W. 3Rd Street
OMIM
Asado
Glover
Tucker
Princess
White Swan
Folger’s Coffee
Hamburger
Chuck Roast
Morton
Monarch
Bama
van Camp
Vienna
Mortons
Gladiola
Joe’s Superette
P.m
Linda McMahon
Oual
Central Drug
Walgreen Agency
South Cedar
Jesse James
John Rediger
Student Financial Aids Office
University Station
Austin
Reeves
Midland
Tex
Reed Drilling Tools
Permian Basin
New Mexico
Lea
N.M
Ward
County
Andrews Chaves Cochran
Coke Crane Crockett Ector
Eddy Fisher Gaines Glasscock Hockley Howard Irion Kent Lea
Loving Martin Menard
Midland Nolan
Reagan Reeves Runnels Schleicher Sterling Stonewall
Terrell Terry Upton
Val Verde
Winkler Yoakum
East Texan Chosen Chamber
Stephen F. Austin State College
United States Merchant Marines
University of Texas
Texas Bar
Texas House of Representatives
Nacogdoches
Second Judicial District of
Church
Boy Scouts
Luce Martinez
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