Don McAlavy A nybody living in Clovis from 1932 on to the 1970s knew Louie Augustinos as he owned one of the most popular eating establishments. His specialty — hot dogs. He ran the Coney Island Cafe at 208 1/2 Main from 1932 to Dec. 19, 1973, when he died from a stroke. Augustinos was […]
License plates to support your cause, too
July 19, 2006
By Ned Cantwell: state columnist Some New Mexicans decorate their vehicles with what the state laughingly calls “prestige plates.” For an extra 15 bucks you can honor your cat, FLUFFY, describe your personality, IMWILD, or boast your own name, JACKO1. These are commonly referred to as “vanity plates” and the purpose is “LOOKTME.” This whole […]
Birch, Castleberry Veteran Profiles (Nov. 19)
November 18, 2005
C.K. Castleberry Date of birth: Sept. 6, 1924 Dates of service: 1941 to 1961 Hometown: Nome, Texas Lives in: Clovis Theater and location of service: Pacific, New Guinea, Philippines Branch: Army Air Corps Rank: 1st Sergeant Unit and Specialty: 10th Service Squadron; mess sergeant In his words: Serving as a mess sergeant in the South […]
Bob Ware, Verald Blandford
November 1, 2005
Sharna Johnson: CNJ Staff Writer Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief profiles. Bob Ware Date of birth: May 4, 1928 Dates of service: October 1946 to March 1948 Hometown: Clovis Lives […]
Lee Roach, Lee Scott
October 25, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief profiles. Lee Roach Date of birth: Nov. 27, 1918 Dates of service: April 3, 1941, to March 29, 1946 Hometown: St. Vrain Lives in: Clovis […]
Lloyd W. Hinderliter, Charles Jones, Marshall VInson
August 31, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief profiles. Lloyd W. Hinderliter Date of birth: Aug. 25,1922 Dates of Service: Jan. 19, 1943, to Nov. 13, 1945 Hometown: Waynok, Okla. Lives in: Clovis […]
