Pages past - July 5

On this date ...

1937: Dozens were enjoying the swimming pool at Clovis' Hillcrest Park as temperatures neared triple digits.

The Clovis Evening News-Journal reported the pool was being used by "kiddies and many grownups."

1937: Dr. Clyn Smith was "pleasantly surprised" when a group of friends from the First Methodist Church honored him on his birthday with a "delightful party and lawn supper," the newspaper reported.

Smith lived at 420 Rencher St. in Clovis.

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