Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
On this date ...
1968: Bob Stone, a pioneer businessman and church leader, died at his home in Clovis.
Stone, 72, a veteran of World War I, had lived in Clovis since 1916.
He operated Stone Grain and Elevator Co. from 1921 until 1943.
He became director of the Clovis National Bank in 1928 and had been chairman of the board since 1957.
He was also a deacon at Clovis' Central Baptist Church, on the New Mexico Baptist State Executive Board and on the board of the Baptist Children's Home in Portales.
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