Edward McGuire (E. Mac) Townsend, graduated from Loveland High School in 1925 and attended OU, earning a law degree.  He married Claire Mae Ball. He served in the Army CIC, Counter Intelligence Corp during WWII. He and his wife stayed in Washington DC until 1948 and returned to Frederick to set up a law practice.  He served as a Tillman County Judge and County Attorney.

(information provided by family)