A call for volunteers to aid in the registration of all young men between the ages of 21 and 35 in compliance with the Selective Service Act was issued by County Clerk Claude Gamble. … The Girl Scouts of Troop Four celebrated their third anniversary at the Methodist Church, with singing and folk dancing. … […]
Sept. 18, 1964
September 11, 2007
Work was in progress on the new addition to the main fire station. The structure was being built at a cost of $29,000. … A drive-thru car wash was being operated at 1500 Thornton for 50 cents. … A 12-year-old Clovis boy accidentally shot in the head at his home was listed in critical condition […]
Sept. 2 Weddings
August 31, 2007
Reeves-Lemon Christine Reeves of Clovis and Jake Lemon of Portales were joined in marriage Dec. 30, 2006, at Kingswood United Methodist Church. The bride’s father, Dr. Brad Reeves, performed the double-ring ceremony. Reeves was assisted by Josh McAlister, minister of discipleship. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Brad and Sherrie Reeves of Clovis. She […]
AUg. 3, 2007 Religion Briefs
August 2, 2007
Church holding rummage sale Trinity United Methodist Church at 1320 W. 21st St. will hold its annual rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the church’s multi-purpose room. Most of the proceeds will be used to benefit local mission projects, according to church representatives. Information: 762-3115.
Aug. 5, 1971
July 26, 2007
Jerry Dean and Ruben Reyes of Clovis were among 2 million men born in 1952 who faced the possibility of being drafted under the lottery conducted by the Selective Service System. … Clovis boxer Earl Large lost to Chico Castillo at a match held in Juarez, Mexico. … Among 69 building permits issued was a […]
Easter Sunday church services
April 6, 2007
By Freedom Newspapers —Advent Christian Church — 9:30 a.m. egg and jelly bean hunt, 11 a.m. worship service, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis —Agape Fellowship (formerly Living Faith, Portales) — 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., 2012 S. Ave. D, Portales —Bethel Assembly of God — 9:45 and 10:45 a.m., 1521 Norris St., Clovis —Broadview Nazarene […]
Engagements 8/13
August 12, 2006
Jones-Hill John and Becky Jones of Lazbuddie, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kelsey Jones, to Clinton Hill, both of Portales. He is the son of Mark and Dee Hill of Melrose. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at Kingswood Methodist Church. The reception will follow the […]
Obits — 7/5
July 5, 2006
CNJ staff Services pending Maria Floripa Gonzales, 79, of Texico died Monday July 3, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. Services will be announced by Muffley Funeral Home. Irene Vardell, 97, of Albuquerque and formerly of Clovis, died Monday, July 3, 2006 at La Vita Llena in Albuquerque. Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home. […]
Kemper, Freddie
June 2, 2006
Freddie Don Kemper, 72, died Sunday, May 28, 2006 at his residence in Hobbs. Mr. Kemper was born Oct. 28, 1933 in Callahan County, Texas to George and Ada Lacey Kemper. He grew up in the Denton Valley and graduated from Clyde High School. He attended South Plains College in Levelland. He served in the […]
Grady church celebrating 100th
May 11, 2006
CNJ staff Grady United Methodist Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary Sunday morning. Sign-in and greeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. with services at 9 a.m. A food fellowship will follow in the kitchen area. Church officials encourage attendees to bring pictures and stories to be shared during the informal service. The small church began […]
Johnson, Sophie
April 12, 2006
Sophie L. Johnson, 93, of Santa Rosa died Friday, April 7, 2006, in Raton following an illness. Born June 26, 1912, in Fort Sumner to James Alfred Irwin and the former Sophie Louise Gerhardt, she was raised and attended school in Santa Rosa. She married Rudolph Johnson on Oct. 22, 1928, in Las Vegas, N.M. […]
Wood, Gladys
March 8, 2006
Gladys Alverna Wood, 101, of Portales, died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales. She was born Aug. 14, 1904, on a farm near Abilene, Kan., to Samuel Aaron and Laura Ellen Kopenhaver Romberger. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1924. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing and participating in […]
Lovelace, Ann
February 20, 2006
Ann Lovelace, 82, of Farwell died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, at Odyssey Healthcare Hospice in Amarillo. She was born Sept. 24, 1923 in Snyder, Texas, to Grady and Hattie Nabors. She graduated from Ira High School in 1940 and attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, earning a bachelor of science degree in home economics with […]
Duke, Nell A.
February 14, 2006
Nell A. Duke, 95, of Fort Sumner, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at Retirement Ranch Care Center. She was born Nov. 26, 1910, in Marietta, Okla., to Walter and Susie Ellen Welborn. Following high school, she took a business course and went to work at Ware’s Department Store in Littlefield, Texas. She later worked for […]
Local churches perform living nativities
December 21, 2005
Mary, played by Cas Velez, left, and Joseph, played by Kolton Miller, 12, await the arrival of the three wise men during a performance of the First United Methodist Church’s Living Nativity Wednesday at the church. (Staff photo: Eric Kluth) By Tonya Garner: CNJ staff writer Nativity sets are a popular holiday decoration in many […]
Kimbrough, Almeda “Kay”
November 11, 2005
Almeda “Kay” Valrie Kimbrough, 81, of Dallas, died on Sept. 24, 2005. She was born Jan. 9, 1924, to Walter Oliver and Mary Lavinia (Pierce) Kimbrough in Childress, Texas. The family moved to the Clovis area in 1925, and she graduated from Clovis High School in 1941. She received a bachelor of science degree from […]
Robert Dunn
November 11, 2005
Mr. Robert C. Dunn, 81, of Portales died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at the Farwell Convalescent Center. He was born June 7, 1924 ,in Roby, Texas, to Ada and Walter C. Dunn He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, W.D. “Dude” Dunn, W.T. “Tam” Dunn and Louis Dunn; two sisters, Violet Harris […]
Greathouse, Delores
November 11, 2005
Ruth Delores Strebeck Greathouse, 81, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born Jan. 15, 1924, in Newton County, Miss., to Sidney George and Ruth (Johnson Strebeck). She moved to Artesia at the age of 10 and graduated from Artesia High School […]
Sudderth, Obereta
July 11, 2005
Obereta Sudderth Services: Have been held. Obereta Sudderth, 90, formerly of Bovina, died Monday, June 27, 2005, at Prairie Acres in Friona. She was born on June 9, 1915, in Grandfield, Okla., to John H. and Ina Perkins West. She moved to Parmer County in 1918 from Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma Lane in 1933. […]
Frost, Lloyd
June 28, 2005
Lloyd Frost Services: Have been held. Lloyd W. Frost, 84, of San Jon, died Thursday, June 16, 2005, at Albuquerque Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 1, 1921, in Wheatland, to Frank and Ethel Frost. He married Mary Helen Rose on Oct. 22, 1938. They moved from Wheatland to San Jon in 1959. […]
