Pages past — June 17

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1976: Regents at Eastern New Mexico University approved a proposal for a food catering service.

Officials were concerned that current employees at the university-operated food service might lose their jobs if a food contractor were hired, so they included a stipulation that any dismissals would be reviewed by regents.

Jim Parrish, who worked for the university food service, said he would not work for a catering company.

He said catering companies were only out to “make a profit” and the quality of their service was often less than acceptable.

1971: Clovis’ city commissioners took action to force an animal rendering company to move or shut down.

Commissioners said the Eagle Hair Co. at 901 E. McDonald was violating city code because of offensive odors.

The commission directed City Attorney Harry Patton to “take whatever steps are necessary to correct the problem,” the Clovis News-Journal reported.

Richard Rowley, a commissioner at the time, said the company made efforts to eliminate the odor but soon closed.

A 1973 city directory showed the building at 901 E. McDonald was vacant.

1951: About 400 women from across the state were headed for Portales and the annual convention of the New Mexico Association of Home Extension clubs.

Delegates attending the three-day gathering were expected to stay in the women’s dormitory at Eastern New Mexico University.

Pages Past is compiled by Editor David Stevens. For more regional history, check out his weblog at:

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