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1968: Hundreds of people turned out for the 12th annual Old Timers Day at Melrose.

Festivities included a parade, barbecue, "several contests and various displays," the Clovis News-Journal reported.

The celebration concluded with a rodeo.

This year's Old Timers Day begins at 6 p.m. today with a fundraising brisket dinner at the P.E. Complex in Melrose. A music festival follows and then a parade and other events are set for Saturday.

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