I don't, but have some old pics of Commerce at home I'll look at.
My sister graduated in '54 from CHHS and doesn't remember brick and she rode a horse in a parade down it for the rodeo deal back then but she said it could of been brick at one point.

I knew from family members that at one time 29th was brick. Of course at one time 25th (Commerce) was a major road into the business district of Capitol Hill. I have no facts to back that claim, but it is possible.

I knew from family members that at one time 29th was brick. Of course at one time 25th (Commerce) was a major road into the business district of Capitol Hill. I have no facts to back that claim, but it is possible.

Check out the pics on this website if you haven't been to it before. Some of you probably have seen these. Click on the historic photos. There are several.
Shows 25th when it was dirt and the streetcars.




Historic Capitol Hill Oklahoma City (http://www.capitolhillmainstreet.org/Historic.html)

Check out the pics on this website if you haven't been to it before. Some of you probably have seen these. Click on the historic photos. There are several.
Shows 25th when it was dirt and the streetcars.




Historic Capitol Hill Oklahoma City (http://www.capitolhillmainstreet.org/Historic.html)

Great Site!!! Thanks

Don't forget.....
Capitol Hill Rockin' Reunion this weekend 10am-7pm both days!!!

Hey peeps..... I'll be manning the SE High School tent ALL DAY Saturday (and 10am-2pm on Sunday).... so stop by and see me!!!
:kicking: :kicking: :kicking: :kicking: :kicking: :kicking:


Check it out: Capitol Hill Main Street's Rockin Reunion (http://www.rockinreunion.com)

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With all the Southside memories available....I think the 2010 Lightning Creek Flood should be remembered by us all. I can remember when it would get out of it's banks back in '53.....about the time Prunepicker was born...it was tough then but I shutter to think the tragedy that would have happened if the City hadn't done what they have done....100 year flood?????Hmmmm the old folks used to talk about it.....

Don't forget.....
Capitol Hill Rockin' Reunion this weekend 10am-7pm both days!!!

Hey peeps..... I'll be manning the SE High School tent ALL DAY Saturday (and 10am-2pm on Sunday).... so stop by and see me!!!
:kicking: :kicking: :kicking: :kicking: :kicking: :kicking:


Check it out: Capitol Hill Main Street's Rockin Reunion (http://www.rockinreunion.com)

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and you are one of the persons on the cover of the Beacon. July 1:yourock:

Sheesh:......... a Diva Queen now.....Mom likes to have her picture taken.....We all still Love her....

Sheesh:......... a Diva Queen now.....Mom likes to have her picture taken.....We all still Love her....

Yeah, Tall Girl told me about the pic and I stopped and picked one up.... but did you notice my new name....LOL!!!!

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Alright all of you Generals, Redskins and Spartanettes. Here's
a trivia question that I discovered today, thanks to Mom
and her marvelous instruction. Ain't she great? Notice that
I didn't say ain't she swe... fergitit!

Lest I traverse worse...

What was the original nickname of U.S. Grant? I about fell over.
Hint! It's not the Generals. Another hint! It's not the
Confederates, rebels or Yankees.

Alright all of you Generals, Redskins and Spartanettes. Here's
a trivia question that I discovered today, thanks to Mom
and her marvelous instruction. Ain't she great? Notice that
I didn't say ain't she swe... fergitit!

Lest I traverse worse...

What was the original nickname of U.S. Grant? I about fell over.
Hint! It's not the Generals. Another hint! It's not the
Confederates, rebels or Yankees.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++
Duh!!!!! it was the "Eagles" straight from the Big Top.....Newest high school on the South Side of OKC....I think in 1954??? Russell Browe was the Principal...he then went to Capitol Hill

What was the names of the hobby shops at 59th and Penn. and 44th and Western?

Big Top and Doncene's Hobby and Toy Shops................Don't Forget TG&Y....

Big Top and Doncene's Hobby and Toy Shops................Don't Forget TG&Y.... Was Doncene's the one at 44th and Western?

yes;......it was on the south west corner.....

yes;......it was on the south west corner..... Thanks, '64.

I liked going to the hobby shop on S.W. 59th. I'd drool over
the cool slot cars and that incredible track. I always wanted
my own slot car to race at the track. When I finally got a
car via mail the slot car tracks in the city disappeared. I
never got to race my Cox La Cucaracha. (http://www.vsrnonline.com/Library/Cox/CarsAndParts/Cuc_24.html)

Hey, just had someone remind me of some old Southside businesses....Anyone out there remember them?....There were ads for all of these businesses in the 1959 U.S. Grant Yearrook
#1...Smith-Grider's Grocery store 5615 S. Penn
#2...Hobby Land:...Models Galore:...5759 S. Penn
#3...Playland USA (Hobby Shop)...Grant Square Shopping Center
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Northside:.
200 N. E. 48th....Ice Arena.....Ice Skating in OKC in 1959????? Come on Lackmeyer check this one out....

"See ya next time"....

Hey, just had someone remind me of some old Southside businesses....Anyone out there remember them?....There were ads for all of these businesses in the 1959 U.S. Grant Yearrook
#1...Smith-Grider's Grocery store 5615 S. Penn
#2...Hobby Land:...Models Galore:...5759 S. Penn
#3...Playland USA (Hobby Shop)...Grant Square Shopping Center
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Northside:.
200 N. E. 48th....Ice Arena.....Ice Skating in OKC in 1959????? Come on Lackmeyer check this one out....

"See ya next time"....

Too far south and west for me........

Y'all be sure to run your antivirus. Mine just removed another 48.
They were all in the java. If your computer acts suspicious or has
suddenly slowed down, run the scan.

Hey, just had someone remind me of some old Southside businesses....Anyone out there remember them?....There were ads for all of these businesses in the 1959 U.S. Grant Yearrook
#1...Smith-Grider's Grocery store 5615 S. Penn
#2...Hobby Land:...Models Galore:...5759 S. Penn
#3...Playland USA (Hobby Shop)...Grant Square Shopping Center
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Northside:.
200 N. E. 48th....Ice Arena.....Ice Skating in OKC in 1959????? Come on Lackmeyer check this one out....

"See ya next time"....

Dont forget Buchanan's Supermarket at 59th and Western where the large pawn shop is now. There was also a smaller grocery store in the Capitol Hill area where my family used to take eggs from our farm when I was young. I can't remember the name or exact location but I know that a woman who worked there eventually married my grandfather after my grandmother died.

Y'all be sure to run your antivirus. Mine just removed another 48.
They were all in the java. If your computer acts suspicious or has
suddenly slowed down, run the scan. I have mine set up with an automatic scan that runs daily.

I have mine set up with an automatic scan that runs daily.
Have you had any viruses? All the ones today were in the java files.
I'm setting mine up for daily scans, too. It must be this site.

Have you had any viruses? All the ones today were in the java files.
I'm setting mine up for daily scans, too. It must be this site. Prune, I have been clean and green, no problems. (Knock on wood)

I actually went ice skating there as a kid!!

Does anyone know what year Grant had it's first graduating class? I don't!! Was wondering what grades it was when it first opened in 1953? Also, what years did it cover what grades??????????? Have tried to look it up but had no luck!! Need to know where I can get an article telling all of this.... Surely USG60 would know or even Gen64!!

Does anyone know what year Grant had it's first graduating class?
The first graduating class would have been 1955. The school opened
in 1953 with only 7th through 10th grade students. The following
year they added 11th grade students, ergo, 1955 was the first year
students could graduate. That is if anyone managed to graduate.

Just found this. From the Oklahoman July 19, 1955, Anna Gayle
Evans will graduate in 1956.



http://archive.newsok.com/Repository/getimage.dll?BaseHRef=DOK/1955/07/19&Type=Image&PrimitiveId=Ar0080301&imgExtension=png

Ooops. The article didn't attach.

Thanks Mr. Picker, I knew you could do it!! LOL Been trying to find this out for a while! Now I know.. Have another favor to ask while your runnin' hot! Would you see exactly when the Western Dip closed.. It is now the Smith building, 5201 S. Western which opened in 1965. Checked the tax records and found out that much. I think the Western Dip closed between 61' and 63'... Do you have anyway of figuring this out?????????????????????

Would you see exactly when the Western Dip closed? It is now the
Smith building, 5201 S. Western which opened in 1965. Checked the
tax records and found out that much. I think the Western Dip closed
between 61' and 63'... Do you have anyway of figuring this out?
You're meaning the original Western Dip. There was also a Western
Dip closer to S.W. 59th.

I'll see what I can do.

Would you see exactly when the Western Dip closed? It is now the
Smith building, 5201 S. Western which opened in 1965. Checked the
tax records and found out that much. I think the Western Dip closed
between 61' and 63'... Do you have anyway of figuring this out?
You're meaning the original Western Dip. There was also a Western
Dip closer to S.W. 59th.

I'll see what I can do.

I found an article about the Western Dip being sued by a lady because
she was scaled with hot coffee! $62,400!

Western Dip Lawsuit (http://archive.newsok.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RE9LLzE5NjIvMDkvMTkjQXIwMDQwNw%3D%3D&Mode=Gif&Locale=english-skin)

Thanks Mr. Picker, I knew you could do it!! LOL Been trying to find this out for a while! Now I know.. Have another favor to ask while your runnin' hot! Would you see exactly when the Western Dip closed.. It is now the Smith building, 5201 S. Western which opened in 1965. Checked the tax records and found out that much. I think the Western Dip closed between 61' and 63'... Do you have anyway of figuring this out?????????????????????

Ask '64. If he doesn't know he will make something up......:tiphat:

Alright Papa:...here goes....Truth said:.."In the Spring of 1964 a bunch of the seniors of U.S. Grant Highschool went to the Western dip for our last lunch at The Dip."
the spring of 1964.... I remember when K.E. and Francis Smith built their building as they were close friends of my soon to be In-Laws....that's all I Know....It was a good "Greasy" dive though. Enjoyed their French Fries...Large basket was 25 cents....with or without MUSTARD....

Alright Papa:...here goes....Truth said:.."In the Spring of 1964 a bunch of the seniors of U.S. Grant Highschool went to the Western dip for our last lunch at The Dip."
the spring of 1964.... I remember when K.E. and Francis Smith built their building as they were close friends of my soon to be In-Laws....that's all I Know....It was a good "Greasy" dive though. Enjoyed their French Fries...Large basket was 25 cents....with or without MUSTARD....

Told ya'!! (Good to have you back)

Alright Papa... here goes... Truth said... "In the Spring of 1964 a
bunch of the seniors of U.S. Grant Highschool went to the Western
Dip for our last lunch at The Dip." The spring of 1964... I remember
when K.E. and Francis Smith built their building as they were close
friends of my soon to be In-Laws... that's all I Know... It was a good
"Greasy" dive though. Enjoyed their French Fries... Large basket was
25 cents... with or without MUSTARD...
Was that when they moved south toward S.W. 59th? We called it
the "Grease Pit". Great burgers and fries. I closed in the 70's if
memory serves.

You're meaning the original Western Dip. There was also a Western
Dip closer to S.W. 59th.

I'll see what I can do.

Thanx!! I remember both of them but was referring to the original at 5201 S. Western!!

Alright Papa:...here goes....Truth said:.."In the Spring of 1964 a bunch of the seniors of U.S. Grant Highschool went to the Western dip for our last lunch at The Dip."
the spring of 1964.... I remember when K.E. and Francis Smith built their building as they were close friends of my soon to be In-Laws....that's all I Know....It was a good "Greasy" dive though. Enjoyed their French Fries...Large basket was 25 cents....with or without MUSTARD....

If the Smith Building opened in '65" (which it did) when did they start construction to be able to open!! I would say as soon as you finished your last mustard dipped 'french fry' they must have had a demolition crew on standby for the demise!! Also a "Lightning fast" Construction crew with shovels in hand ready for the New building!! Not disputing anything, but this whole deal just doesen't add up!! By the way, did you know that Francis waxes her upper lip (she's my aunt) says she has never heard of you!! LOL only kidding!! Have a sense of humor. Until we know when it actually closed, I will stick with the 1961 - 1963 time frame!! Could you have went there after Junior year graduation?? If she's a soon to be relative why don't you ask her when they bought the place and when the western Dip closed?????? If she is still alive I may just give her a call!!

If you call her and get in touch with her tell her to check on Kay's Mom for us. Frances died quite some time ago. Was at her Funeral.....I'll get hold of Doc smith and ask him though......I see his daughter Sandra every now and then......

Gross mustard dipped french fries!

you oughta Try it......make a man out of you....will also lessen your body intake of French Fries....

Gross mustard dipped french fries!

much better than mayo......

Let's not get carried away with the "Mustard fry's' - Hopefully, Mr. Prunepicker will find documentation to clear this difference of opinion up!! I just found out that my Neighbor works for a Dr. Smith who is in his late eightie's (She's been there for almost 45 years) and he is located on S. Western!! Maybe he is the guy we need to talk to? (if it's the same doctor) I will check with my neighbor and see what the 'POOP" really is!! Gen64, don't get angry with me, you may be 100% correct, but I would like to know when the damn place closed!! I'm wrong on a regular basis, but there doesen't seem to be anyone who knows when the &^*&Ying Western Dip closed!!!!!!!!!!!!! This has been cussed and discussed for 2 years and still NOTHING!! We need to find out the fact's, then I will write you a letter of apology (if I am wrong) if that's what you want! I JUST WANT THE CORRECT ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe PaPaOU can help us or even Soonergirl???????????????????????????????????????? ??????????

I don't think Doc still Practices as an optometrist but, he is still heavy in the OIL BUSINESS and he is about 82 in age.....Daughter's name is Sandra and I think the boy (his son) is named Keith.... that was his name a few years ago......When you find out I'm right you can apology to me at Cattlemen's and bring your credit Card and Money......

OK! Let me muddy this up some more. When did the Western Dip that was located near 58th and Western close? I have a friend who's mother worked there. I remember eating there in the mid 60's.

OK! Let me muddy this up some more. When did the Western Dip that
was located near 58th and Western close? I have a friend who's mother
worked there. I remember eating there in the mid 60's.
I know it was open in the mid 70's. Had a friend who worked there.
They used nothing but the finest 30 weight for the fries.

I drove by one day in the early 80's and thought I'd get a burger.
It was gone. That's about all I know. Shipman's closed about that
time, too. I still remember the last dozen or so biscuits I had.

I got the recipe for dem biscuit/rolls from someone who worked there. I'll post if I can find it. Loved em.

I got the recipe for dem biscuit/rolls from someone who worked there.
I'll post if I can find it. Loved em.
Biscuit rolls? Can't say that I ever had'em because I didn't. These
were at the Western Dip?

Mustard on the fries originated there.

Biscuit rolls? Can't say that I ever had'em because I didn't. These
were at the Western Dip?

Mustard on the fries originated there. No! Shipmans.

No! Shipmans.
You mean the biscuits they served! Right?

I talked with Shipman's son a few weeks ago at Coits.

I don't think Doc still Practices as an optometrist but, he is still heavy in the OIL BUSINESS and he is about 82 in age.....Daughter's name is Sandra and I think the boy (his son) is named Keith.... that was his name a few years ago......When you find out I'm right you can apology to me at Cattlemen's and bring your credit Card and Money......

Do you know Doc Smith's life long secretary's name??? She eats lunch with him everyday, Sherri's Diner quite often and that joint that was once Kip's Big Boy about 60th and S. Western!!!!!!!!

The OKC history website that Steve and Doug have been working on, Retro Metro OKC, is now up and running!! Check it out!

http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=22486

http://www.retrometrookc.org/

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FYI... to all of you who had Mr. Semrad as a teacher, principal, administrator.........

Mr. Everett Semrad's widow, Darlene Ruth Semrad, died yesterday at the age of 88. Graveside services are Tuesday at 10:00am at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Please keep their daughters (Barbara & Diana) and family in your prayers.

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Now there was a FIRST Class Lady:.....Sorry to hear that....

FYI... to all of you who had Mr. Semrad as a teacher, principal,
administrator...

Mr. Everett Semrad's widow, Darlene Ruth Semrad, died yesterday
at the age of 88. Graveside services are Tuesday at 10:00am at
Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Please keep their daughters
(Barbara & Diana) and family in your prayers.
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I was thinking about on Saturday. She was nice to talk to.

Bumping this up so some new forum people can find it easier.

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Bumping this up so some new forum people can find it easier.

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Do yo mean Mrs. Semrad's passing?

Do yo mean Mrs. Semrad's passing?

????? I'm sorry Prune, I don't know what your question is referring to.....????????

Bumping this up so some new forum people can find it easier.

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Do yo mean Mrs. Semrad's passing?



I'm sorry Prune, I don't know what your question is
referring to...
I didn't understand what you were bumping up and there wasn't a link.
I've never understood what bumping up means.

I didn't understand what you were bumping up and there wasn't a link.
I've never understood what bumping up means.

Bumping, in this context anyway, is posting primarily so new content moves the thread to the beginning of the new posts lists, as contrasted to posting primarily to add significant content.