Pages past - Feb. 9

1972: Tucumcari native Arthur L. White has become the city’s newest police officer. White lived most of his life in San Jon in business with his father at White Water Well Service before becoming an officer. When asked why he decided to become a police officer, he replied that he had been interested in this type of work for a long time and decided to try it.

• Russell Stover’s was advertising Valentine’s Day fancy satin heart candy boxes for $3.95 or red foil candy boxes for $4.25.

• The United Department Store was advertising ladies dresses and pantsuits for $4 each, boys and girls shoes for $1.77 or two for $3 and two men’s long-sleeved shirts for $5 or $7, depending on style.

• The Tucumcari Rattlers basketball team lost its game last evening against San Jon by an 81-75 score.

• The Odeon Theatre was screening a Walt Disney Productions animated feature, “Lady and the Tramp.”