Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
On this date ...
1970: Janice Paris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Paris, was crowned Miss San Jon during the Miss San Jon Pageant at the San Jon Sportatorium. Rayma Terry was first runner-up, and Linda Irving was second runner-up. Contestants were judged on their gown, talent and personality. Paris performed "Puff the Magic Dragon." During her personality quiz, she was asked, "What is the biggest problem that faces our young children today?" She replied, "Drugs and alcohol," then explained her answer.
• Rodney Batie, a member of the Quay County 4-H Club, showed the champion fat lamb and reserve champion mutton at the New Mexico State Fair. Wesley Grau of Grady showed the champion other breed fat calf and reserve champion crossbreed calf at the fair.
