Dr. William F. LaFon, Norman, is celebrating his 103rd birthday at his home in Norman this week. He was born Sept. 3, 1913, north of Edmond.

Following graduation from the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine and a residency in Wichita, Dr. LaFon opened his first practice in Waynoka where he practiced family medicine and was also the official railroad division point physician. He later moved his practice to Alva to be near a hospital.

In a video interview at his home in Norman, conducted by Waynoka Historical Society president Sandie Olson, he related his experiences when Alva physicians w...