Socorro Rewind

May 12, 1974

JOHNNY ADAMS now has his own auto service. The business is owned and operated by a well-known auto serviceman, Johnny Adams. Johnny worked at the S&M Ford for 12 years as a mechanic and service manager. Johnny’s auto service can offer a complete engine overhaul, air condition service, tune up and carburetor service. All work is guaranteed for 90 days or 4,000 miles.

HIGH POINT INDIVIDUAL for the Second Annual New Mexico Girl’s Track and Field Meet was Lynette Gutierrez of Magdalena High School. Miss Gutierrez won the 440-yard dash in 62.5, breaking the old state record of 62.9. She also won the 220 in 25.9. The old mark was 27.3. Portales won the team title at the Eastern New Mexico University hosted meet with 45 points. Lynette, who is 15 and a sophomore at Magdalena High School, also was awarded the President’s physical Fitness citation. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Gutierrez, Jr.

May 28, 1974

MICHAEL DAY was named the Outstanding Sophomore Boy for good citizenship; scholarship of at least a three- or four-point rating; and participation in school activities. He was presented at the Awards Assembly the Michael Bursum Memorial Award and medal. His name is now engraved on a plaque which is displayed in the trophy case at Socorro high School. The Michael Bursum Award has been given by family and friends since the school year 1955-56.

SAFEWAY

Canned Vegetables 4 cans for $1.00

Hamburger helper 2 boxes for $1.00

Chunk Tuna $.49

Flour 5 pound bag for $.79

Large Eggs dozen for $.56

May 29,1999

WHILE MANY GREAT recent high school graduates know exactly what their future plans are, there are still a few students who need to finalize their decisions soon. Michelle Jiron is leading the pack in final decision making. She recently signed a letter of intent stating she plans to enroll in Holy Names College in Oakland Hills, California where she was recruited to play volleyball. The letter states she agrees to remain eligible for all grants and scholarships both academically and physically and she will participate in intercollegiate volleyball. In return she will receive both athletic and academic scholarships. Jiron was discovered by Holy Names in a scouting report on the Internet. She said the coaches looked over her stats and liked what they saw.

LOMA THEATER

Never Been Kissed

All seats $4.00

Fri.-Thur.-6:45 & 9:05

Sunday Matinee 2:00 & 4:20

SUPERMART

T-Bone Steak $3.89 a pound

Miracle Whip $1.89

Folgers Coffee $1.99

Jeno’s Pizza $.69

May 22, 1974

SOCORRO POLICE DEPARTMENT officer Angel Garcia supervises while third-graders Diamond Padilla and Angel Trujillo ride their new bicycles. The bikes which were awarded for essays the girls had written about students’ roles as officers in the community. Captain Garcia and Lt. Luis Chavez recently spoke with classes at Parkview Elementary about officer duties, safety responsibilities and “stranger danger”. The bikes were provided by the police department. Garcia also helped a first-grade student Issac Vega balance on his new bike. Vega won the bike for his outstanding attendance during the school year.