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Friday, November 08, 2024Community Events

Reception honoring Helen Holmes

The reception will follow the unveiling of a new highway memorial sign at Hwy 33 & 12th Street in Guthrie in honor of Holmes. A second memorial sign will be placed at Hwy 33 & I-35. 

“Major Holmes’ passion for Guthrie and Logan County made her a beloved figure in our community,” said LaVerne Dowding, president of BancFirst Guthrie.” “We are looking forward to the unveiling of the highway memorial sign and honored to host the reception following.” 

Helen L. Freudenberger Holmes was the Mayor of Guthrie, a distinguished newspaper journalist, teacher, and Logan County historian. In addition, she was the first Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) and military member sworn in to active duty in World War II from Oklahoma. She retired with the rank of Major. Holmes was inducted into the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences as Distinguished Alumna.

When:
Friday, November 8, 2024 9:30 AM
Where:

BancFirst Lobby

202 W Oklahom Ave

Guthrie Ok 73044 

For More Info:
Tina Heyvaert
405-282-4415
tina.heyvaert@Bancfirst.bank
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