The Gage Drug Store, 454 Clovis Ave from 1946-1967, was the hub of social activities for Clovis High students as well as local citizens. George Gage served on the Clovis City Council from 1952 to 1960. Historic program, Tuesday, October 13, 2009, Clovis Memorial Bldg, 453 Hughes at Fifth, 7:00 PM. Add information, 297-8033.

Our first knowledge of honoring veterans was verified by a program for a Decoration Day Service held on May 30, 1897 in Clovis.  A ribbon, dated November 8,9,10, 1916, states: “Clovis welcomes the brave soldiers of ’61 and rejoices with them that the Union they restored still lives.” Clovis Civil War veterans were early pioneers of Clovis.