Pages Past — Dec. 27

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1973: Clovis city commissioners, after lengthy debate, voted to grant a license for a second taxicab service. City Cab Co. opposed the competition, but Commissioner Pat Sandoval moved that the license be granted, “because Clovis is growing and there is a need for more cab service.” Commissioner Jewell Joiner was the lone dissenter, saying he didn’t want to see City Cab owner Gail Moore “go broke.”

1964: Burglars entered a Clovis residence through an unlocked garage door and made off with $300 in loot. Heber Stewart of 401 Sheldon St. said intruders took a $125 watch, a $150 camera and a case of liquor. Other weekend robberies saw the loss of an adding machine from 1101 W. Seventh and a large bowling trophy from 201 Redwood.

1960: A truck slammed into the Denton filling station at Kenna, severely damaging the large brick overhanging roof and its supports. The truck’s driver, Cecil Garner of Shreveport, Louisiana, said the accident happened because he was trying to avoid colliding with a car that had turned in front of him. Garner suffered a broken leg in the mishap. Ed Denton said he did not know how long it would be before repairs could be made.

Don’t forget your trade …

1966: McDaniel’s Inc. at 1020 Main in Clovis offered “fabulous savings” on Frigidaire appliances. “Closing out to make room for new models,” a newspaper ad read. Refrigerators were as low as $189 with trade. Electric ranges went for $179 with trade.

Never be without TV …

1955: Doc and Tom’s Radio and TV Service was located at 113 E. Sixth in Clovis. “We sell the best and service the rest,” the owners claimed. They offered 24-hour emergency service — just call 5452 or 3996.

Pages Past is compiled by Clovis News Journal Editor David Stevens. Contact him at:

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