Pages past - June 8

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1971: The Pioneer Days parade had lined up 52 entries with four days to go.

Police were scheduled to lead the way, followed by a color guard from Cannon Air Force Base, politicians and Miss Clovis.

Floats already signed up would represent Barry Hardware, the Senior Citizens Kitchen Band and the Y-Square Dance Club.

KICA Radio had four floats planned.

Troy Sherwood was scheduled to bring his horse-drawn hearse.

1946: Harris Beauty Academy in Clovis was planning to reopen and promised students they could "earn top wages" in a field where "there is a critical shortage of good beauty operators."

Classes were set to begin in July. Enrollment was limited. The phone number to call: 342

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