Dr. and Mrs. C. O. Patton in 1953. The doctor is dean of El Paso’s business and professional men who are still active in centennial year.

 
  The Doctor married Nettie Tucker, and they have one daughter, Alpha Patton Cleary, talented pianist and music teacher. Although eighty-one years of age, Dr. C. O. Patton walks to work every day, and his dental office is the oldest business or professional office in El Paso operated by the original owner.

Lester Pfister

Lester Pfister was born July 6, 1897 on a farm northeast of El Paso, the second son of John and Emma (Haas) Pfister. The father died when Lester was eight years old, leaving the widow with five children, two boys and three girls. Lester managed to attend school through the eighth grade, the final year being at McKinley in El Paso. Then he hired out as a farm hand and at eighteen began farming independently with his brother Lloyd. He was married to Helen Vogel on September 24, 1924, and to this union eight children were born, the youngest and the oldest dying in infancy.

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