Laverne, in far northwestern part of Oklahoma
Town’s population: 1,223
American Legion Post 273, District 8B, were the parade marshals for the Laverne Independence Day Parade. They also conducted a ceremonial retirement of unserviceable flags during the Fourth of July evening celebration.

Picture of our veterans on our veterans float. Driving the tow vehicle was adjutant Curtis Hemme.

L-R front row:
Commander Wayne Flowers
Service Officer Barbara Swineford
Chaplain Ray Hendrick
Veteran Rod Shaffer
Member Glenn Shuman
Member Jimmie Shobert

L-R back row:
Veteran Tom Meyer
1st Vice Commander Kenneth Mulbery
Member Fred Kamp
Member Dale Eldridge
Sergeant at Arms Gary Carnagy