June 20, 1931
A man who married a school teacher in Clovis was being held on charges of bigamy in Floydada, Texas. Officials believe he was also married to a woman in Kansas City. … New seats were being installed...
View ArticleJuly 23, 1917
The Clovis National Bank tendered the contract for the construction of its new $15,000 home to contractor C.L. Overby. … Curry County men were given numbers to be drawn in an attempt to build up the...
View ArticleAug. 24, 1982
Curtis Mathes, located at 1611 N. Prince St., announced its grand opening special in a Clovis News-Journal advertisement. … “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and “The Beast” were showing at the Hilltop...
View ArticleOct. 8, 1937
The Clovis Evening News-Journal reported that city officers rounded up 15 hoboes and escorted them to the city limits, while four others were jailed for public drunkenness. … Otis Kelley, a graduate...
View ArticleNov. 4, 1929
Warren Davis, circulation manager of the Evening News-Journal, was appointed by Bishop F.B. Howden of Albuquerque as lay reader of the Episcopal Church of the district of New Mexico. … Eyebrow arch...
View ArticleNov. 9, 1955
Clovis Air Force Base personnel were preparing for departure to “Operation Sagebrush,” an Army-Air Force maneuver “fought” in an area surrounding Camp Polk, La. … “Daddy Long Legs,” featuring Fred...
View ArticleGaelic storm thunders into area
Freedom New Mexico Performing driving pipe sets, spirited fiddle tunes and haunting Celtic ballads, Gaelic Storm will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lyceum Theatre in Clovis as part of Clovis...
View ArticleDec. 30, 1933
City commissioners voted to make an application for a federal public works loan to be used for additional improvements to the city park. … “Man’s Castle” featuring Spencer Tracy was showing at the...
View ArticleGroup working to restore Lyceum Theater
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo From left, Mission Improv-able members Chris Trevino, Nick Johnson, Brandon Tautfest, Lydia White and Alexis Richards perform during a benefit show for the Lyceum...
View ArticleTicket feature: Will Banister performing on way to England
Courtesy photo: Johnny Mulhair Country music singer Will Banister will be performing Saturday at the Lyceum Theatre in Clovis. Freedom New Mexico Country singer Will Banister will be performing 7 p.m....
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