Pages past - May 10

On this date ...

1982: Orpheon, Men of Song were scheduled to present their fourth annual spring concert at KWKA Theatre, 205 Main St., in Clovis.

The organization featured "business and professional men, farmers and representatives of Cannon Air Force Base and retired men with the Clovis community," the Clovis News-Journal reported.

Harry Barton, longtime choral director at Clovis High School, directed Orpheon.

The choir was accompanied by pianist Vi Petty.

1967: Allsups 7-11 Stores advertised six stores in Clovis-Portales.

Specials included:

• Ice-cold watermelons 10 cents per pound;

• Golden ripe bananas 10 cents per pound;

• Ten-pound bag of potatoes: 39 cents;

• Free bread with purchase of barbecue chicken.

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