Pages past — July 28

On this date ...

1975: A San Jon couple had been killed when an explosion rocked their home the day before.

Erman and Thelma Waller, both 67, died. They’d lived in the area since 1937.

Officials said a leaky butane line caused the explosion, which was so forceful it forced the home’s floors through its roof.

Debris was scattered a block away.

1970: Retirement receptions were honoring two longtime Eastern New Mexico University faculty members.

History Professor Ira C. Inde and education Professor Thelma Mallory had 62 years of service to ENMU between them.

1960: Area softball players were preparing for the weekend Clovis Jaycee Invitational tournament at Jaycee Park.

Teams entered included Horton and Sons, Powell’s Machine Shop and Helton Oil.

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