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1962: Skeen's Electronic Cleaners in Clovis encouraged customers to use their drive-up window with one-day service.

Skeen's also offered seasonal storage of clothing.

"Bring in all the clothes you won't need until fall," a newspaper advertisement implored. "Have them cleaned and stored free of charge. You pay nothing until you pick them up in the fall."

1947: After dropping five straight road games to open the season, Clovis baseball fans hoped to help the Pioneers find the win column in the season's home opener.

Clovis hosted Lubbock, which was undefeated.

Veteran Mel Kramer was slated to pitch for the Pioneers. Lubbock planned to start Len Heinz, who was coming off an 18-win season.

The newspaper headline a day later: "Hubbers spoil Pioneers' first home game, 14-10."

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