Pages past — Nov. 5

On this date ...

1971: The Flying Farmers organization was holding its state convention in Clovis.

A bout 100 members, from at least eight states, were expected to attend.

Mrs. Jerry Elliott of St. Vrain, wife of the group’s state president, said wintry weather conditions north of New Mexico could delay or prevent the arrival of some members.

The Flying Farmers were an international group of men and women who received “benefits derived from owning and operating an airplane,” club members said.

1961: Leslie Candy Co., located at 2211 W. Seventh St. in Clovis, offered “fresh, delicious homemade candy,” according to a newspaper ad.

The candymaker sold “broken pieces” for 30 cents per pound, or four pounds for $1.

1946: Snowfall had blanketed more than half of New Mexico as voters headed to the polls.

Officials said some Northern New Mexico voters in rural areas might be snowbound and unable to cast ballots.

In eastern New Mexico, snow was measured at 1 1/2 inches.

Drifts had blocked several roads between Grady and San Jon, officials said.

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