Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
On this date ...
1969: Worley Mills, a manufacturer of feed pellets, and Tucumcari Industries, a maker of outerwear, were scheduled to hold open houses this weekend after expansion of their operations in Tucumcari. Tucumcari Industries was touted for its million-dollar payroll, and Worley would serve free barbecue during its event.
• Candidates for Pinata Queen for the annual Tucumcari festival were announced. They were Pam Reid, Patricia Maestas, Marilou Broce, Jackie Ann Cothern, Della Sanchez, Judy Jimenez and Ginger Freed.
• Lloyd’s Shoe Store in Tucumcari advertised women’s flats for $3, children’s shoes for $2 and seamless women’s hose at $1 for two.