Portales Past

April 11, 1969
H & R Block advertised their service for Federal & State taxes at $5 and up.

April 13, 1969
Gibson’s Discount Center advertised a 20-cup aluminum percolator for $1.57.

April 15, 1952
Portales becomes eligible for a TV station granted by the FCC on a UHF (Ultra High Frequency) range.

April 16, 1969
A Ford Maverick was advertised for $1995 at Bruce Blackaby Ford in Portales.

April 17, 1952
• President Floyd D. Golden announced the award of a bid for furniture and equipment for Golden Library. The total amount was $46,112.54.
• A 14-ounce bottle of catsup was advertised for 21 cents.

April 18, 1952
“You Never Can Tell,” staring Dick Powell and Peggy Dow was playing at the Varsity Drive-In theater.

April 20, 1969
The average salary for Portales teachers will go from $6, 945 this year to $7, 452 for the next school year.

April 22, 1969
The Utah Symphony Orchestra visits ENMU tonight with a concert.

April 23, 1969
“The Lady in Cement,” starring Frank Sinatra, was playing at the Varsity Drive-In.

April 24, 1952
Janie Elliot from St. Vrain became the 1952 ENMU Rodeo Queen.

April 25, 1952
The ENMU Rodeo opens today with six big events, calf roping, ribbon tying, steer riding, bronc riding, girls barrel race and the girls boot and cigar race.

April 27, 1952
Johnny Hazard was included in the day’s comics in an episode where Johnny rescued a mammoth from the claws of a wounded tiger.

April 29, 1952
Roosevelt County hosted the Favorite Mothers Contest.

April 30, 1969
At Food Town a one-pound can of coffee was advertised for 55 cents and lemons at 19 cents a pound.

May 1, 1952
The ENMU band leaves for Chihuahua, Mexico to perform at a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

May 2, 1969
A one bedroom apartment was advertised in the classifieds for $50 a month with all bills paid.

May 4, 1952
The Greyhound baseball team dropped the Highlands Cowboys 17-16 in what was called a storybook finish.