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Contents of This Issue Pages

Tulsa Opens $3,50O,(NX) Union Depot May 12 ........................................................................................ 4-8

A Technical Dcscril~tion of Tulsa's Nvw Dcpot .................................................................................... 9

St. I a u i s "Muny" Opera Opcns May 29 ........................................................................................... 10-1 I

Pensacola Bridge Opens Junc 12-13 .............................................................................................. 12-13

Dedicate Civil War Marker at Springficld, May 6 .............................................................................. 14

Meritorious Service ........................................................................................................................................ 15

News of the Frisco Clubs ...................................................................................................................... 16-23

A Page of Frisco Roy and Girl Graduates ................................................................................ 9 and 21

Ethel Barrymore Poses for Frisco Photographer .............................................................................. i.24

G. A. H. Vets Ride Frisco to Joplin May 5 ............................................................................................. 25

Veterans Reunion at Springfield June 22-23 ............................................................................................ 26

Frisco Trains 97.4 Per Cent on Time ........................................................................................................ 27

Locomotive Fuel Performance Records .............................................................................................. 28-29

Pension Roll ............................................................... ............................................. 30

In Memoriam ............................................................. ............................................. 31

........................ ............................................................................................ The Twilight Hour .................. : : 32

.......................................................................................................................... A Page of Frisco Children 33

.................................................................................................................................... Flashes of Merriment 34

Frisco Mechanic ........................................................................................................................................ 35-42

Frisco Family News ................................................................................................................................ 43-72

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TULSA OPENS $3,500,000 UNION DEPOT

E LbWEN-YEAR-Ol,D Eclipse SiXt-,, Thousand Persons the first train came to Tulsa, Newlon. pretty daughter of Mrs. M. C. Williams, who was "Doc." Nrwlon of "Tulsey-

town." peered fearfully down a stretch of glistening railroad track from behind the tails of her father's best Prince Albert coat. Pressing tightly arou~ld the stal- wart doctor and his youngest daughter were hundreds of roistering cowboys and blanketed Indians. Eclipse wasn't afraid of the Indians, because her father had charge of the Indian mission between Tulsa and Muskogee, nor was she afraid of the noisy cowboys who carried big six-guns on their hips. But that "iron monster" which was coming toward "Tulsey-town" from the east down those newly laid steel rails, bringing several coaches full of territorial dignitaries and railroad officials, filled her heart with dread.

Suddenly a shrill piercing whistle rent the stifling air, and a deep- throated shout came from the crowd. Far down the track a swaying engine, the biggest thing Eclipse had seen and the flrst engine ever to en-

- ter the Indian territory town, chuffed toward the group waiting on the baked clay platform in front of the clap-board station. Whistle scream- ing, and smoke belching from its diamond stack, the eight-wheeled engine was an awe-inspiring sight.

Eclipse felt the reassuring pressure of her father's hand a s the monster roared nearer, and the crowd slowly fell back from the rails. Several In- dians, overcome with this latest in- vasion into their country, fled in wild- est disorder, dropping blankets in their haste.

In a few minutes the engine slowed to a panting stop a t the station and from its coaches detrained the first people ever to enter "Tulsey-town" on a railroad train.

All of that happened in the long ago 1882.

Little Miss Eclipse Newlon is now a lovely gray-haired woman of 60, and the "iron monster" which pulled that flrst Frisco train into Tulsa has been superseded by locomotive power five times a s big. Long forgotten a re the dignitaries who rode the first Frisco train into Tulsa, and only a handful of the original Tulsans who rode that train a re still alive t o tell of the thrills of that day of days.

"Tulsey-town," then a hamlet in the territory boasting a population of 250 persons, has grown into a world famous oil metropolis of 150,000

~nspect New Plant at Gala Dedication Ceremonies

May 12 people, and the Frisco railroad, which struggled valiantly to reach Tulsa in 1882 with the southwestern terminus of its few hundred miles of track, has become a vast railroad system of 6,000 miles.

As the Frisco and Tulsa grew and their interests became more thoroughly entwined, extensions of trackage and other facilities followed in rapid sequence. The original frame depot, which stood between Boston and Main, was replaced in 1906 with a lBrger one of brick construction, and a s necessity demanded this latter station was enlarged from time to time. In 1910 a news stand was added and in 1915 the express company constructed i ts own facility in connection. Again in 1919 i t became necessary to enlarge, a separate baggage room was constructed, and the old space con- verted for additional passenger purposes. In the meantime, the Santa F e had entered Tulsa, and in 1912 arrangements were made for that road to use the station facilities jointly with the Frisco.

But Tulsa kept on growing and its importance a s a rail center grew also. Confronted with a serious grade crossing situation due to the growth of automobile traffic, agitation began for a series of grade eepa- rations through the railroad section, and with i t were heard repeated de- mands for a Union Depot.

The Frisco and Santa Fe, joined by the MissouriXansas and Texas, listened attentively to Tulsa's requests for a union depot, and in April, 1930, after long negotiations, construction of the union depot was started.

Miss Eclipse Newlon, now Mrs. Eclipse Mills, of 106 East Jasper street, Tulsa, was out of the city when Tulsa's new and magniflcent Union Depot was formally opened to the public on May 12. She sent her regrets to the Chamber of Commerce, and her niece, Miss Vinita Crutchfleld, represented her.

But Lon Stansbury, old-time Frisco station master, E. D. Jones, who was the first white child born in the old Oklahoma territory; J. M. Hall, another old-timer; Mrs. Arthur E. Tur- ner, who was seven years old when

the first woman passenger to ride a train into Tulsa, and others of the territory's older days, were on hand to celebrate.

What a day it was for Tulsa! Before 7:00 o'clock in the morn-

ing hundreds of admiring Tulsans were inspecting the new $3,500,000 depot, and it is estimated that 60.000 people passed through the new plant during the day.

Directed by Glenn Condon, chairman of the dedication program, a full day of entertainment had been planned for the forty officials of thirteen railroads who had accepted the invitations of Mayor George L. Watliins, and Omer K. Benedict, president of the Chamber of Commerce, to join with Tulsa in the dedication ceremonies, and for the hundreds of visitors from nearby towns in Tulsa's trade territory.

On the 'No. 1 track below the station, visitors were treated to a "transportation show," which strikingly 11- lustrated the improvements and re- finements in railroad power since the flrst engine entered the town in 1882.

Standing proudly facing toward the new station was engine 1507, newest of Frisco power, shined and polished in the shops the night before. Behind it, dwarfed in comparison, and nuz- zling into the 1507's tender, stood little engine 94, a n eight-wheeler replica of the flrst engine ever to enter Tulsa. Coupled to it were two old-time open-vestibuled coaches, such a s traversed the Indian country in the territory days. Road Foreman Sam Manlove, a 60-year-old veteran of the Frisco who spent thirty-eight years in an engine cab, proudly presided over the exhibit and explained the difference in the power of today and yesterday to curious thousands.

The Santa F e railroad also had a n exhibit for the admiring crowd. It consisted of a miniature'of their train, "The Chief," powered by a Ford automobile motor in a built-to-scale locomotive, with a train of seven cars also built-to-scale. The train was constructed by Santa F e shopmen a t ~ o p e k a , Kan., and attracted much favorable comment.

At twelve, noon, the flrst otticial re- ception in h-onor of the visiting rail- waymen was held a t the Mayo hotel, when the Tulsa Traffic Club entertained a t a . luncheon attended by more than 600 persons. S. S. Butler,

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Tnlsn's naw Union Debot. feet hioh and the walls o f

general traffic manager, represented the Frisco on the speakers' program.

Following the luncheon the delegation again returned t o the union depot, where a continual demonstra- tion was under way.

A feature of the afternoon was a n old-time stage coach, drawn by four mules, which toolc many distinguished guests from the depot to uptown hotels during the afternoon. Chief among those who rode the s tage coach were former United States Senator Gore. who arrived a t 3:20 p. m. on the special train of the Okla- homa City Chamber of Commerce trade trippers. The trippers were on 8 tour of the state, and arranged their Itinerarv to visit Tulsa a t the height of the depot opening celebration. hey

accorded a rousillg welcome and . we have a slatlod which i s the pride promptly a t 7:30 o'clock, the diners

burn oil. I've made many a run of as high aa 300 miles In my ordinary cl6thea and got out as h e s h as if I'd been riding back tn the coaches or Pullmans."

At 6:00 o'clock in the evening visiting railroad officials were again guests of Tulsa citizens, this time a t a sumptuous banquet In the Topaz room of the New Tulsa hotel. Three hundred were present. Mr. Harry H. Rogers, chairman of

the union depot con~rnlttee which en- gineered the proposition through to the final s l g n h g of the construction contracts, officiated a s toastmaster.

"We can all congratulate ourselves allke upon securing this splendid facilitr," he eaid. "Harmony has prevailed all the w a r throutxh and now

the Chamber of Commeyce when the depot committee was appointed; W. G. Skelly, president of the chamber when the contracts were signed; Willian~ Holden, who was secretary and executive vice-president of the chamber during the entire proceed- ings; Eugene Lorton. Victor Cochrane. Lee C. Moore, Frank Bryant, H. 0. McClure, Cass Mayo and Ben Conner. committee members. A moment's kilence was the tribute of the diners to the la te James J. McGraw. who had succeeded Fred W. Insulf a s chairman of the original depot committee.

The end of the banquet wag really the beginning of the evening's fes- tivitles, however, and when Chair- man Rogers adjourned the meetlng

paraded through Tuisa'm business district, headed by their band. Accom. panying Senator Gore in the stage coach were Carl C. Magee, editor of the Oklahoma News, and Walter M. Harrison, general manager of the Oklahoma City Times and Daily Oklahoman.

Through the courtesy of KVOO, 5,000-watt broadcasting station of the Skelly Oil Co., an almost continuous program concerning the depot ceremonies was sent out on the air. The day's broadcast began with the arrival of the Okrlahoma City trippers' train, and was followed by a dialogue between Sam Manlove, road foreman of equipment, and W. L. Huggins, Jr., Frisco publicity director. In response to Huggins' questions, Manlove described the Frisco's transportation exhibit into the microphone to thou. sands who were unable to attend the affair. He contrasted the new 1507 engine and the old '94 in a n interesting manner.

"I've driven both of these engines," he told the radio audience. "and there's almost as much difference a s night and day between them. W e could almost put the whole of engine 94 into the boiler of the 1507 if we sheared away 94's smoke stack. The new engine is almost four and a hale times a s big, weighing 582,700 pounds compared with the little engine's 189,000 pounds. The heating surface of the new one is five times greater and it has about 100 oil holes which we of1 with a Bingle-shot system just like we oil our automobiles, instead of 25 011 hoIes on the old engine which we had to oil by hand. They're more comfortable to ride, too, these new ones are. We're .protected from the weather by storm curtains, where on the old engines we were exposed to all kinds of weather. And the old timers were dirty with coal dust, while these 1500 class locomotives

of the participating railroads and the Tulsa citlzenship."

Railroad speakers who responded for their respective properties, in- cludlng Vice-president J. R. Koontz of the Frisco; Vice-president F. G. Houghton of the Santa Fe, and Z, G. Hopkins, assistant to the president of the Katy.

"The feature most pleasing to the Prlsco In connection with thls magnificent improvement is the ellmina- tion of grade crossings." Mr. Koontz said. "The station, however, Is most certainly a representative one in the United States, and we can a11 point to it with pride. Tulsa was really entitled to such a station from the roads serving it, because the relstion- ship existing between Tulsa and the carrlers has always been one of a most satisfactory nature. There bas been a welcome absence here of any feellng adverse to railroads, and we have maintained a very friendly tone in all our business relations. While the expenditure in this connection might have been avoided, we had faith in our own ability, and in Tulsa, to cope with existing conditions and we gladly went ahead with this expensive project, hoping to recompense Tulsa for what it has done for us. As time goes on there 'Is certain to be a change for the better so far a s transportation is concerned, and then our investment wlll pay us substantial financial returns such a s we do not and cannot expect a t present."

Tulsans who had been prominently identified with the statioq project from its inceptlon several years ago and who were present a t the banquet were introduced. They Included former mayor Dan W. Patton,. Messrs. Omer K. Benedlct, presldent of the Chamber of Commerce, E. Fred Johnson and John H. Dunkin, members of the original union depot committee; Alf G. Heggem, president of

left the hotel for the union depot, where Chairman Condon and a squad of Tulsa policemen were having considerable difficulty in keeping the station cleared of sightseers. In order that the speaking program and formal dedication of the station could be properly arranged, the building had been locked a t 7:00 o'clock. When the speakers were on the platform, a t 8:00 o'clock, the doors were thrown open, and thousands of people rushed into the building. Loud speakers on the station facing both Boston and Cincinnati streets carried the program to thousands more in the streets.

To Col. Frank G. Jonah, chief engineer of the Frisco Lines under whose supervision the depot was constructed, fell the honor of formally presenting the station to Tulsa.

Following his introduction to the crowd and over the radio by Chair- man Condon, Colonel Jonah expressed his appreciation for the city's co-op eration- in the project, and then presented to Mayor George Watkins, a railroad ticket five feet long and twelve inches wide.

"This ticket, Mr. Mayor," he said, "will taRe you anywhere along the Frisco's 6,000 miles, the Santa Fe's 11,000 mtles or the Katy's 3,700 miles, providing you have another and au- thentic ticket to go with it. And with It is my pleasure to present to you this magnificent station. on behalf of the interested railroads, to the elti- zens of Tulsa."

Following Mayor Watkins brief ac- ceptance speech, Omer K. Benedict, president of the Chamber of Com- merce, briefly summarized the history of the depot's early development, and Harry Schwartz, president of the Tulsa Federation of h b o r , presented the Tulsa Union Depot Company with the first brick to be taken out of the

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Rc tllt days llresr +kc ~ l l s t t h e i ts , irzlo day cvenirzg, M a g 12. The I 7 ~ 0 Eh0f0- grabhs above show air Indian build. both growrrufis nird children, a n d a grosrp of old livrc Trtlsa residci~ls at- tired irr costwmcs o f the early '80's.

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old structure when it was razed. While the program drew t o a close

En the walting room, a colorful assemblage gathered together a t the little Frisco station of Dawson, a few miles east of Tulsa. There on the tracks 1 with i ts two old-tlme coaches, and gathered about the little clap-board station was an aggregation which Oklahoma has not seen since the days of the old territorial government. In- dian chiefs with their beaded and moccassjned squaws, bronzed Indian children, cowboys and cowglrls in chaps and sombreros wlth six-guns suspended trom cartridge belts which swung low over their hips, st8 like looking gentlemen in bea and Prince Albert coats wit vers swinging on their thfghs haired ladies in black satin with mutton-chop sleeves or rue eighties, and old-fashioned poke bonnets atop their elaborately coifed hair, made up the colorful crowd. A t one side stood "Brigham" Young, efficient superintendent of terminals for the Frisco a t Tulsa. In his hand he held a watch which he consulted anxiously, for his job was to bring engine 94 and its coaches filled with, old-time passengers into the union depot promptly a t 8:30, in order that the program over station KVOO would be timed to the second.

Suddenly Young shouted, "All aboard, folks, we've got to roll!"

Great excitement attended the an- nouncement, and Engineer Manlove in the cab of 94 jerked several ecstatic shrieks from t h e asthmatic whistle of the old engine. Photographers' flash- lights popped tor a few laat pictures. and accompanied by several revolver shots from some of the more enthus- iastic cowboys, the train started on its, historic run.

To several people on the traln, tba l trip must have brought back memories of the long ago 1882, when a little elght-wheeler engine and a few open vestibuled coaches chugged into "Tulsey-town"-the flrst train t o en- t e r the village.

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wked on the raiI ettension into 11sa in the territorial days, and Mra. E. Turner, who rode the flrst train

lo Tulsa. There was Aunt Rachel .rr.rm-n Qd rmnre nlrl nrhn ramnm- Pe.rJr'.uu. "l JG"." v r u , r..., .,..rrr..-

bers all of it, and lhen some. Lon Stansbury. retlred Tulsa merchant, who was the first Frlsco agent In Tulsa, and who Is well acquainted with Frisca officials of today, fllled a n honorary posltion as "conductor" of the train, and looked the part In frontier regalia with revolvers on each hip. To lend another touch of

Here is J hnmy Wilson's "Catfish Bnnd," famous radio ewterfainers, photograplted on ertgine 94. j w t before the pioneer train left Dawson for tlre celebration at Tulsa. Leader Wilson, who is also a nwnzber of the Oklnlroma Iegislattrrc, is O I L tlre tet~der wearirrg ma Indian headdress.

realism and comedy there was Jimmy Wilson's "Catfish Band," of Sapulpa, famous KVOO broadcasters, who were attlred in costumes OC the day, even to a Jewish peddler with his satchel of shoestrings, balloons and novelties. His kind were famlliar sights In the days of long ago. And others in the group on the train included old-time residents of Tulsa who were In the territory when that firat historic train came down the rails, and who were lnvited guest8 on this ride by virtue of that early residence.

Engineer Manlove pulled manfully on the whistle cord as he entered the train sheda of the new depot, but t h e whistle of the 94 could hardly be I : ieard above the roars of a crowd lumbering several thousand people.

As the train came to a stop police ~truggled valiantly with the crowd

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be in the thick of the fun. The "Cat-

flsh Band" unloaded and played several numbers. Then came the In- dians and a war dance. Then came the old-timers in their frontier costumes. Eventually they pushed their way through the crowd and gained the upper level where another program took place on the speaking platform.

I t was a n informal program, but a good one. The "Catflsh Band" played number after number, and the Indians performed several dances. Crowding always about were thousands of Tul- sans who were going to see to it that Oklahoma's flrrt union depot received a genuine Southwestern opening-the gala open-handed kind that Oklahoma is noted for:

And they did it! Station attendants reported that the

last of the celebrants did not leave the depot until the wee hours of the morning.

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T ULSA'S new $3,- _

ma1 pub fitti mol St. Rai & Santa F'e Kallway and wlssour~- Kansas and Texas Lines.

The station is located on the right- of-way between Boston avenue and Cincinnati street viaducts and the assemblage of this railroad facility was developed under the general supervislon of Colonel F. G. Jonah, chief engineer or FrlSCo Lines.

While the building comprises only two floors such a8 track or ground level, and viaduct or main floor level, the stature is more than comparable to a five-story structure. In formu- lating the scheme the designer eni- phasized the Functions of the building in a pleasing yet decidedly frank expression of a modern problem with no attempt t o follow any traditional or historical style. The general outline shows the mass gradually building up and culminating a t the center in the highest portion of the waiting toom, creating a conservative, yet modernistic accomplishment.

The entire building is faced In variegated shades of Bedford stone, supported on steel beams connected t o heavy steel columns where the load is transferred dlrect to reinforced concrete footings resting on a soil bed of shale. The building is constructed of flreprool materials throughout, with masonry walls of concrete, brick and tile. Heavy reinforced columns on the track level support. the two concourses.

In the building's well balanced projecting wings on either side, the on-looker wlll flnd aimple and dignified ornamental fixtures showing motives whlch may be found In a r t pieces of the Central and North American In- dian. These, however, a re blended with modern Amerlcan forms, all of

between the main and -Jew Depot a Splendid Example negro waiting roomsl

was laid out with every

gineertng Consf vclctisn and Archi!ccturat Design

hich lend 'prestige to the monu- mental spirit in producing a graceful and effective skyline in keeping with that of the city in general.

The various units comprising this facility cover an area of approximately 27,000 square feet and the main waiting rooms, concourses, tfcket of- Ace, coffee shop, barber shop and news stand are on the viaduct levels. Bag- gage and mail rooms are twenty feet below on the track level, together wItb the power house, incinerator plant and express building.

The main entrances to the waiting rooms a re from both Boston avenue and Cincinnati street viaduct. The entrances a r e set back into a loggia and each provided with a broad mar- quise, extending out to the street curb and affording ample orotection from the weather.

The general walti coxTsldered the brignr spot or me structure. The celling height is 35 feet and walls are of marble and travertine stone. The paneled ceil- ings a re decorated la artlstlc and well- balanced tints, whlch, together wlth the Imported marble and terazzo floor laid in harmonious color blends, bring out a charming effect which lends a prestige of simple dignity and refine- ment. California stucco was used in all wall surfaces.

Great admiration was expressed by the thousands who Inspected the new depot for the lour masslve Ifghting fixtures which a re suspended above the maln waiting room. These Ax. lures are or modernistic design and constructed fn bronze and copper. sur- mounted by etched glass and furnish the primary lighting source for the waiting room.

The ticket office which l a aituated

attention to conven- ience and efficiency. Both the ticket office and information booth are e q u i p p e d with

intercommunicating telephone system to all parts of the structure. The ticket office has a direct outside sen- tilating system and light reaches it Prom large monitor skylights.

Both waiting rooms a re directly connected to the baggage check room and all hand baggage and trunks a re checked on the waiting room floor level. Hand baggage is lowered to the lower track level by means of a chute and lifted by an automatically controlled electric elevator.

The entire west and north side of the lower floor level is taken up by the baggage rooin for outbound and inbound baggage. A feature of this room is the high platform upon which the baggage is handled a t truck bed height, so a t no time does any baggage touch the ground.

One of the added features in this room is adequate space set out separately for dog kennels. These are provided with water and drainage facilities and wire guard doors are provided for summer use.

Heating for the building is provided by steam through an underground service from the power house and in such area where direct radiation is needed, radiators are suspended sllghtly above the floor for sanitary reasons.

Thls heating system is highly inodern and was laid out by means of bi-pass valves so tha t should occasion require, any set of heating units may be closed off independently without disturbing the others. Similar methods are also adopted in bi-passing the ice, hot and cold water lines and all are efficiently insulated and covered.

Other facilities Include women's and men's rest and smoking rooms, coffee shop. barber 8hOp and drug store.

of competing with itself. Every night there a r e 1,GOO seats set aside to be occupied free. In addition to this, the Municipal Theater Association pro- vides 30,000 reserved seats free each year to the city's unfortunates and undsrprlvileged, worklng, through 90 St. h u l a welfare organizations. Yet, the price of tickets lor its productions, with Broadway stars, with a chorus of .more than 80, with a great symphonic orchestra, and with a wealth of special scenic settings and costuming created especially to fit i ts great stage-90 by 115 feet-ranges from $2 for box seats down to 25 cents.

Back of it all is the Spirit of St. Louis, friendly, neighborly, demo- cratic, rubbing elbows amid scenes of beauty and to the accompaniment of delightful melody.

Famous New Yorlr critics journeyed from Broadway to see the opening production of "Nina Rosa" last season. They enjoyed, they were de- lighted, they praised the opera-but they were thrilled with the sight of an audience of 10,000 people enjoying that festival of beauty, a s they had not been thrilled before.

The Municipal Theater Association submitted its 1930 season a s "an artistic challenge to all the world". In 1931, it has provided a season of super- productions to surpass itself. Mr. Shubert has organized a staff of productions executives, directors and artists of outstanding reputation on Broadway, who co-ordinated under his direction are working out the artistic details of that season. He has en-

gaged a group of international favor- ites and Broadway stars, which in- cludes some of the foremost figures on the operetta and musical stage in America, who will appear from time to time throughout the season-for Jlunicipal Opera is not organized on the "stock company" plan-in roles in which they have won distinguished Broadway success, or for which they a re peculiarly fitted by personality and talent.

The reigning and recent musical successes which Municipal Opera pre- sents in 1931 include works of the foremost American and European com- posers of operetta, and comprises a tunefest unequalled in the opera's history. A list of the repertory with some of the stars to appear is: N a y 29-(for 10 clays)-"Three Li t t l e

G ~ r l s " , wi th Gladys Baxter , Nancy McCord, Evangel ine R a 1 e i g 11, Archie Leach, H a r r y Puck , Clifford Newdahl and t h e original company.

J u n e 8-"The S t ree t Singerp'-with Queenie Smith, G r e t a Alpeter, Doris Pa ts ton , Connie Graham, Archie Leach. J a c k Sheehan, Jaclc Good, George. Hassel l a n d H a l Forcle.

J u n e 16-"Music in May"-with Gre ta Alpeter, E d w a r d Nell, Jr., Gladys Raxt'er, Doris Pa ts ton , Clifford Xewdahl, Archie Leach a n d J a c k Good.

J u n e 22-"Nina ~ o s a " - w 1 t h G u y Robertson. Leonard Ceeley. R u t h Altman, G r e t a Alpeter . Doris P a t s - ton. J a c k Sheehan, Don Barc lay a n d E d w a r d Xell. J r .

T h r picture belozo w n s taken at thc S t . 1.orri.c .ilzrrricipal Opera last srrnznwr mi a rccord night. T h e seating cnpacity of the theater is 10,000, and a record crowd of 14,000 tcns ncco~~irrioriatrd last Alrgirst.

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J u n e 29-"Rose Mariem-wlth Q l i y Robertson, Leonard Ceeley. Gladye Baxter . G r e t a Alpeter. J a c k Shee- ban. Doris Pa ts ton , Hal Forde and Syhil la Rowhan.

J u l y 6-"The Countess J1arltBa"-with Gladys Baxter , Leonard Ceeley R u t h Altman, George Hassell. ~ a c G Good. Jaclc Sheehnn and Connie Graham.

J u l y 13-"The Three 3Iusketeers"- w i t h Leonarcl Ceeley, Hal Forde, Archie Leach, E d w a r d Nell, Jr., George Hassel l , Gladys B a s t e r , G r e t a Alpeter, Connie Graham, Clifford Xewclahl a n d J a c k Shee- han.

J u l v 20-"A Wonderfu l XirhtM-with Gladys Baxter Archie Leach. H a l Forde , Doris 'pa t s ton . G r e t a Al- peter. H a r r y Welsh. E d w a r d Sell . Jr.. Connie G r a h a m a n d Clifford Sewdahl .

J u l y 27-"Ireneu-with Queenie Smith, Gladys Baxter , G r e t a Alpeter. Doris P a t r t o n Connie Graham. Marie will tin^, Marice Christie. G u y Robertson, Archie Leach, J a c k Sheehan, J a c k Good a n d H a l Forde.

A u c o s t 3-"The Circus Princess"--with Goy Robertson. Gladys R a s t e r , George Hassel l , Doris Pa ts ton , Jaclc Good, H a l F o r d e a n d H a r r y Welsh.

Augus t 10-"Rio Rita"-with G u y Robertson, Leonard Ceeley, R u t h Altman Archie Leach. J a c k Good, Jaclc S'heehan, H a l Forde , Grera Alpeter. Doris P a t s t o n a n d Connie Graham.

Twel f th week to be announced.

Save for the opening production of "Three Little Girls", which opens Friday May 29, for ten days, each offering is scheduled for one week's presentation, beginning Nonday evening and closing with the following Sunday night's performance.

Thousands of visitors a re attracted to St. Louis each summer by the Municipal Opera's productions.

PENSACOLA

W EST Florida's GuH Coast is comlng into its own a s a resort area. Its beauti-

ful beaches-miles upon miles of clean white beaches where spark- ling green waters of the gulf gently lap the shore-soon wlll be easily accessible, and then its pleasures a r e expected to get their share of patronage.

BRIDGE OPENS JUNE 12-1 3

Pensacola, metropolis of W s s t Florida, is enjoying a healthy boom, although previous bitter experience is preventing repetition of t h e wild boom doings of 1925.

The reasons have been several, but the main reason, and the one we shall here consider, has been a n investment of approximately $3,000,000 In this section's future by a group of middle- west financiers. Thls investment is the $2,500,000 bridge across Pensa- cola Bay, and the connected project, which will be formally opened wlth a civic celebratbn on June 12 and 13.

The bridge stretches for four miles across a bay that is generally known a s the deepest natural harbor South of Newport News, Va. Except short fills each about half a mile long, it I s all-concrete construction. From the waterfront of Pensacola it reaches to Santa Rosa Peninsula, a long a rm of beautifully wooded land separating Pensacola Bay from Santa Rosa Sound.

Runnlng south across the peninsula, the State Road Department bas Con- structed a surfaced hlghway which leads to a second bddge, a creosoted timber trestle bridge wlth concrete deck which is about a mile and a half long and cost about $150,000. This bridge crosses the placid Santa Rosa Sound to Santa Rosa Island, a slender strand lying west for 40 miles.

On the island Is Pensacola Beach.

Three Mile Causewa-y and PensaCOla eastward along the Gulf to Apalachicola, however,

room, a n a summer aances a re expected to draw hundreds of the social set not only from Pensacola, but from n a dontgomeiy, .s well.

Extending

Beach Project to ~ t t m c t Thousandsfor Ded- '

ication Days

By JOHN W. COLE

statlon. The pler will extend out to deep water and will fork out in a sort of horseshoe effect. Within the semtclrcle will be a n aquarium for deep sea specimens of fish.

About a mile out in the Gulf will be anchored s permanent fishing barge. This barge will be located above the famous Pensacola snapper banks, and a shuttle boat system will carry sportsmen who want to snare the b!g red fish to and horn the barge. The barge will be equlpped with glass portholes In the bottom through which, on d e a r days, one may study the variegated beauties of deep-sea life.

Other features a re planned. I t Is hoped by the backers that Pensacola Beach wlll become the Atlantic City of the south and midwest, and t o that end they plan to provide many entertainment features.

Those outlined, however, a re defi- nltely assured, and work is under way on all except the fishing pler, whlch is being held in abeyance pending approval of War Department engineers.

The effect or these project9 upon Pensacola has been hlghly stimulating. Since work was started early in 1930 on the bay bridge. 2,600 men have been on the payrolls, according to official estimates of the Pensacola Bridge Corporation, the financiers and the Northwest Florida Corporation, thn nnntrarr+nra A t *hm nrocaht tlma

, Birmingham and Atlanta semi-tropical shrubbery. Without t l confidence inspired by the bridge pr

into the Gulf in front or ject, thls development might not ha! he casino will be a fishlng pier, of occurred. oncretb, under which will be boat The eKect of the bridge on a wid6 lniisrq nnd n n in-to-dnte life r n a ~ v l t~r r i tnrv Is rllfflmilt tn natimnte Prn

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of 600 families today where eight months ago there was nothing but

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there Is a general feeling that the Gulf Coast section will benefit.

This section is one of the most beautiful Bea coast sections in America, but 'few have sung its glories for the simple reason that few have seen it. The reason? Almost impassable roads.

Take Camp Walton, for instance. I t is a tiny resort town a t the eastern end ,of Santa Rosa Sound. For more than a score of years it has been just what i t is today, a beautiful place to rest, fish and swim, known only to the few. I t could be reached by driving through twenty-five or thirty miles of Okaloosa County sand-which few did -or by boat from Pensacola. Mary Esther, Florosa, Navarre, Port Dixie, Garniers, Niceville, Vila Taso, a re other smaller places which have been in a slmllar plight

But the Pensacola bridge opens up all thls territory to easy access by automoblle. The bridge, although built by p r h a t e capha1 a s a toll structure, is actually a link In the Gulf Coast Highway, which skirts the shore l r o m Pensacola Beach to Apalachicola. This highway, surfaced; with asphalt, will be completed and opened to traffic by the Florida High- way Department by October o r No- vember, according to E. K. Fogg, department engineer.

Then, Camp Walton and her- mister resort cities expect to thrive. Where now only a few hundred from Alabama and South Georgia come down during the summer, thousands are expected to flock to the beautiful stretch of shore when the new road is opened.

Whether the e Gulf Coast a s a r e s ~ as tre-

future of t h ort section is ie seem to thir m a will tell

ndous a s son ~ k , is a t ter which ti^, .. ... .,... Phe men who have invested their ney in the bridge and casino think

Among them are N. F. Helmers, .ude H. and Allan G. Siems of St. ul, Minn; George M. Drake and :nn Traer & Co., of Minneapolis, 1 B. 0. Mahaffey and associates of .Lotlls.

Certalnly It hundreds will come Where tney can get modern, up-to-date facilities.

The Chamber or Commerce. has taken charge at celebration plans and wIB spend thousands of dollars show- :.,- P..-- IK nnh *.-. 3n nnn 4 , d r , A ,..,,+, .Ye I."- I".""" C" Y",""" I Y . . L C U eU=ULY

a good time on June 12 and 13.

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e airplane v i m of the Pensacola bridgc Santa Rosa Peninsula appears Lt the center of the photograph, prolect zcw lnkm by U. S. Navy photographers frorn n height atld the winding road thru it lends to the now completed con- of three thorcsartd feet, and giver an rxcelleni and actual birds1- crete bridgc. Across the three and one half miles of Perua- egc view of the d c v d o ~ m m f . At the bottotn of the picture cola Bay, corrnccting the peninsula with Perlsacola proper, appears a stretch of Santa Rosa Island. Just beyond it is Santa stretches the magnificed concrete structure. The business and Rosa Sound and tlte dredges and piling for the eorrtirruation of residential district of Pe~rsacola may be seen dimly in the the bridge can be seen ezterrdklg out from the near shore. background.

KANSAS CITY LEADS Kansas City Terminal took first

place in the competition for the accident prevention merit cup in the transportation department during the first quarter of this year and the north shops, Springfield, Mo., took first in competition for the similar cup in the mechanical department during the same period. Injuries per thousand man-hours worked in the Kansas City terminal were .0090 and in the north car shops, .OllS.

Birmingham terminal was second during the first quarter in the transportation department competition with A150 injuries per thousand man-hours worked, and Western division was third with ,0161.

In the mechanical department, Southwestern division was second with ,0194 injuries per thousand man- hour8 worked, and Centrttl division was third with .0259 injuries per thousand man-hours worked.

DAD He may wear a last year's straw

hat, his finger-nails may need mani- curing; his vest may hang a little loose, and his pants may bag at the knee, his face may show signs of a second day's growth, and the t in dinner bucket he carries may be ful l of dents and doughnuts, but don't call him "the o ld man." He's your father. -,

For years he has been rushing around to get thlngr together. Never once has h$ failed to do the r ight thlng by you. He thinks you are the greatest boy on earth, bar none, even though you plaster your hair back, wear smart clothes, smoka cigarqttes and fai l to brlna home a cent. He Is the man who won the love and llfe partnership of the oreatest woman on earth, your mether.

He Is "Somew man, and not "the old man." I f you win as good a wife as he did, you w i l l have t o go some, boy.

"BILL" FINNEGAN HONORED There aren't many boys in the coun-

try who will spend the coming summer a s boon companions of Blackfeet Indians, have all their expenses paid while doing so and travel throughout the west and up to the Canadian border.

That's what Bill Finnegan wlll do thls summer. Bill, who is the son of C. E. "Charlie" Finneqan, baggage agent a t Tulsa. I s an Eagle Boy Scout and belongs to Troop 20, in Tulsa. H e is one of six Eagle Scouts in the coun- t ry to be selected to work on the Eagle Scout trail this summer, attached to the North Central Montana Council or the B. S. of A. Bill will leave after school is out for Colorado and up the Canadian border. He is the flrst boy. from Tulsa to be chosen for this work, and in addition he is the youngest Eagle scout in the city.'

DEDICATE CIVIL WAR MARKER, MAY 6

S PRINGFIELD, Mo., was the Memorial to Zagonyi's Raid them there were only about 400 scene of many notable events Confederate men in Springfield, in the davs of the Civil War, On Springfield, Ocf. 24, as Confederate General Price had

left, taking his trained men with 1861, Erected in him.

and the Frlsco Railroad has been fortunate in having two markers placed on Its property, commemo- rating historical happenings. One is placed on the lawn of the Frisco general oRice building and desig- nates the place where the first log cabin school in Greene County was built, and the second marker com- memorates Zagonyi's daring attack on Springfield, October 24, 1861. It was dedicated on May 6 by the University Club of SprlngReld with appropriate ceremonies. The last marker was placed tn the space allotted for the flower garden a t the UnIon Statlon.

T h e dedication ceremonies consisted of a dinner a t the Frisco station for the members of the Club and their wives, when Professor G. H. Benton of Drury College gave the story of the battle. W. V. Cheek, president of the club, gave the monument to the Frisco Railroad, and C. J. Stephenson, assistant to general manager, accepted the monument for the railroad.

The monument is the seventeenth one which has been placed in Spring- Aeld, and Dr. E. M. Shepard, historian of note, is chairman of the committee which directs the placement of the markers.

The charge of Charles Zagonyi, commander of Fremont's bodygard, on October 24, 1861, with some 300 men against probably 1,500 Confederates in the valley where the Frisco station is located, was one of the most brilliant in the history of the Civil War, Dr. Shepard said. Dr. Shepard remembers when a grove of sycamore trees grew where the Frisco tracks now come in- to the city and that the bullet holes, made during the battle were easily seen in the limbs and trunks.

There has been some dispute a s to whether or not i t was truly Fremont's bodyguard that Zagonyi commanded, but Dr. Shepard says there need be no dispute, for the story of how Fre- mont ordered Zagonyi to organize his bodyguard was written by Major Overhelmer, judge advocate in the service of Fremont and published only a year later in the Atlantic Monthly. .. The story, a s told by Dr. Shepard, is an Interesting one. General Lyon had sent lo Fremont time and again for .reintorcements, which Fremont had refused or neglected to send. When Lyon was killed, popular senti- ment turned against Fremont and he

Frisco Park felt that he should do something to win back the favor of the people. It was then that he planned the raid on Springfield, held a t that time by the Confederates.

Zagonyi, who had known military service in Hungary, was selected to organize the Fremont bodyguard,

T h e wtarker dedicated M a y 6 at S p r i i ~ g - field, M o . , nppears above.

which was to make the raid. He was a stickler for pomp and show and re- cruited the finest bay horses in all the region around St. Louis and trained his men in grand style. They were sometimes called a bit slightingly, "Lhe sidewalk cavalry." .

When everything was in readiness for the trip to Springfield from St. Louis, Fremont with Zagonyi and his men went by train to Jefferson City, then marched west to Warsaw, where they were met by General Siege1 and General Hunter with their forces. The Osage River was flooded, but the men made a bridge with slabs cut entirely with axes. They crossed on October 22. .Two days later they were en- camped near Bolivar and scouts told

Fremont then sent Zagonyi south to take Springfield by surprise, bnt when he arrived

within five miles of it, scouts told him that there were 2,000 Con- federates in Springfield awaiting him. Zagonyi would have been justi- fied in turning back, but instead he rallied his men, took a 12-mile detour into town and made his charge, rout- ing the poorly armed, ill-trained Con- federate men, about 130 of whom were killed. The number wounded was never known. Zagonyi lost about 70 men and nearly every one sf hlg men was wounded. Following the firing. they marched into town and onto the public square and seized the town.

Dr. Shepard told or a n amuslng incident. A Major White, who had recently seen hard fighting but who was to make the charge with Zagonyi, was sent ahead with a few men because he could not travel a s rapidly a s the cavalry. He planned to meet Zagonyi and his men before going into Spring- field, but became ill and was forced to secure a buggy. He did not know that Zagonyi had taken a 12-mile detour, and came into Springfield ahead of him, practically alone. He was immediately seized by the Confederate soldiers and imprisoned, one of the most indignant men imaginable.

Following the relating of the story by Professor Benton, President Cheek, in a short address, turned the stone over to the trust of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Con~pany for its care and keeping.

The response to his address was made by C. J. Stephenson. He said that h e was not so familiar with the battles waged during the Civil war, but that he could tell the assembled crowd of many battles of the railroad, how it had been the pioneer in building into this part of the country, of the towns set,tled sparsely and then densely along the Frisco's main line, and that one of the greatest battles of the ages was .at this time being waged by the railroads toward its unfair competitors, the trucks. H e also said the Frisco felt more than honored in having two of the seventeen markers placed on Frisco property, and that he could assure the members of the club that both markers would be given excellent care and attention.

They Opened Tulsa's Depot M a y 12 These nreu opened the new Tulsa Uniorc Depot. They

are, left to right, seated, E. E . Itinchart, ticket agerrt. Tulsa Utrio,~ Depot; 0. L. Yor~~rg , superintendent o f terriii- itat; I. H . HIOW, Frisco special nge~tt , and J . C . Briggs, traveling n~tditor. Frisco. Second row: J . d4 . Voncsh, traveling arrditor. Pullnrnn Company; G. S . Cltrisly, travel- I ' ing a~rditor, Sonta Fe; C . R. Welch, Iravelimg artditor, 1 , F r ~ ~ c o ; C . 6. Thomas, travelbig arrdilor, Saiita Fe; J . E . Maitniitg, fright ticket ageiif, arrd Floyd E. Thornpsori, ticket agmt .

~b Mrs. F . C. Harvey, Kansas City, Mo., rve~rt the distiriction of buying the first ticket in the liew Tulsa Utiiorr Depot. She appears standing at the witidow making the purchase from J . E. Mannint. nwhr ticket agent.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE

EASTERN DlV lS lON

I J. L Copening, operator. Aurora,

Mo., discovered brake beam down on No. 31, April 27. and stopped train. Ten merits.

P. L. Moore, operator, Bwedeborg, Mo.. discovered brake beam down and hotifled crew. Ten merits.

J. J. Swift, engineer; J. R. Thomas, fireman; 0. A. Smith, conductor; R. J. Stricker and W. C. Montgomery, brakemen, when handling Train 38. discovered automobile stalled on westward main track east of Valley Park and flagged No. 9 on Valley Park hill, notifying engineer so that he could approach this crossing under control. Ten merits each.

S O U T H W E S T E R N DIV IS ION W. M. Estus, telegrapher, Sapulpa,

flagged Train 534 because of brake beam dragging. Five merits.

C E N T R A L D IV IS ION J. H. Hodnett, agent a t Jenson, Ark.,

voluntarily returned to the office a t 8:30 p. ni. after he had gone off duty, advising dispatcher's office of a n electrical storm in the vicinity and help- ing wire chief in making test, saving twelve hours' delay in clearing wire trouble. Five merits.

B. T. Burge, brakeman, while flag- ging switch movement over street

crossing a t Hugo, saw a n automobile approaching a t such speed that it could not stop. He gave t h e engineer a stop signal, ran in front of car and turned angle cock, causing cut of cars t o almost stop before striking automobile thereby preventing personal injury to its occupants. Ten merits.

J. J. Ford, section foreman, while patrolllng track, was passed by Train 733 and noticed brake rigging down and dragging on one of the cars. He stopped the train and had the condition corrected. Five merits.

J. B. Ellison, conductor, secured material from carman a t Fayette Junc- tion, took it to Christie and made repairs to car with broken train line, saving delay and expense. Five merits.

L. W. House, ticket clerk, used his automobile to take a n old lady passenger from Fayette Junction to Fay- etteville so she could make a connection. Five merits.

RIVER DIV IS ION B. McAdams, conductor, and E. S.

Burgess, brakeman, shoveled coal ahead on Engine 1297. Train 832, to save delay a t Crystal City while the coal passer was walking track ahead of 805. Commended.

W. M. Webber, agent, Burdette, secured passenger business away from a bus line and opened station on Sun- day. Commended.

0. H. Marshall, brakeman, given let-

ter of commendation for influencing public to use Frisco service in pref- erence to bus line.

N O R T H E R N DIVISION H. Mathewson, engineer; A. T.

Bowman, fireman; C. Wagoner, conductor; Wnl. Redden and F. J. Shear- er, brakemen; all of Fort Scott, Kan., and C. McReynolds, section foreman, Carl Junction, unloaded car of horses when one was down and in bad condition and built a partition in the car to separate this horse from the others, doubtlessly preventing the horse from being killed. Ten merits each.

J. L. Reynolds, conductor, and L. A. Heinrich, brakeman, Fort Scott, Kan., repaired drawbar on car of gasoline, permitting car to go forward without delay. Ten merlts each.

J. L. Reynolds, conductor, and Wm. Redden, brakeman, Fort Scott, found a drawbar lying in middle of track and replaced it in the car from which i t came. Ten merits each. E T. Brodie, conductor, Sapulpa,

Okla., gave financial assistance to a woman passenger who was called from Chicago to Oklahoma recently because of the death of her brother and injury to her mother. Commendea.

BIRMINGHAM T E R M I N A L " 0. M. Reeser, forerhan, found -$ih

step loose on car and had ba'd,car ordered for penalty de'feet. COD mended.

'ISCO \ CLUBS

I i 1 terprising club, through it3 publicity committee, has had clyb stationery printed with a red Frisko emblem a t the top of the page and with import- a n t facts about the company's taxes, local payroll and other expenditures listed along the left margin. A letter of appreciation on thIs stationery is sent t o each patron who bas routed freight over the Frlsco. At a meeting of the club, held May 7, with twenty-five members and two risitora in attendance, A. L. Franklin, chairman of the publicity committee, repmted suffi- cient stationery had been ordered t o maintain this activity a n a n extensive scale.

Another committee making a report a t that session was the legislative cCtmmittee of which Dempsey Southard is chairman. J. H. Douglas, chairman of the traffic committee, announced that A. L. Allison, engineer, and 0. E. Hackworth, cashier, had been appointed to assist hlm in handling trafflc matters.

Prior to the meeting, the club had written several letters to consignees requesting that they give their business to railroads and several favorable replies were read in this session. J. E. Springer, who was recently appointed division freight and passenger agent a t Joplin, made a brief talk, which was followed by a general discussion in which nearly all members took part. The next meeting was set for the flrst Thursday in June.

Oklahoma City, Okla. A male quartet from the Douglass

.High School of Oklahoma City presented an enjoyable half hour of songs of the old South a s the chief entertainment feature a t the business and social session of the Oklahoma City Frisco Employes' Club, held April 16. The quartet was comprised of Messrs. William Dowd, George Wills, brvi l le Lovett and Alonzo Williams and was directed by Miss Zelia N. Breaus.

Arrangements for the program were made by Mrs. J. 0. Earley, chairman of the club's entertainment committee. The program was followed by a dance. In the business section of thls meeting. a report on solfcitatlon, disclosed that members of the club had shown considerable activity alonn this line of endeavor since the last session. C.

ndent of the was a visitor a t

Kan. A r l r rvcvucaua r I ISCO Employes'

Club held a n especially enthnsi- astic meeting May 5, wlilch was attended by about twenty-eight members and the follawing,vIsltors: W. H. Bevans, superintendent of the North- e rn division, Fort Scott; Geo. F. Mac- gregor, executive general agent, Kan- sas City; T. U. Young. special tepre- sentative, St. h u i ~ ; Robert Holland, retired roadmaster; A. Love, retired en tel ws w Ch

The attendance was approximately 325 and, besides employes, Included members of their families and a number of visltors. The feature event on the program was a n act by W. E. Salisbury, a representative of the Amerlcan Arch Company, who is an accomplished magiclan. Mr. Salisbury, who is a former vicepresident of the Society of American Magicians, came to Fort Worth from St. Louis to attend the meeting upon a n urgent invitation from A. T. Todd, storekeeper. A sensational feat performed by Mr. Salisbury was naillng Mr. Todd se- P ~ ~ W V In a wnnrlen hnr and then cnw-

A. Malmgren, president of t h e club, who e x ~ r e s s e d his nratiflcation at t h e attendance by both members and visitors. He also reported the tips and buslness that had been secured since the last meeting of t h e club. Mr. Bevans was the flrst speaker and he began by complimenting the club upon the large number of tips they had turned in and urged all members to keep up their solicitation work. Mr. Macgregor also made a brief talk and he likewise praised the club for the amount of buslness it had secured and urged members to trade with merchants who patronize the railroad.

Following Mr. Macgregor talks dealing chiefly with solicitation and competition were made by a number of visitors and members. 0. C. Miller, agent, called attention to the good work of Geo. Harbin in solicitation activities, pointing out that he se- cures a great deal of business and never misses an opportunity for lining up shipments or passengers.

Mr. O'Hara suggested that the club and the Ship-by-Rail Club join i n a picnic and upon a motion by E. E. Carter i t was decided that the club would go to Lazarus, the kind of picnic and transportation to be decided upon later.

Fort Worth, Texas The program of high-grade enter-

tainment and the large attendance a t the meeting of the Fort Worth Frisco Employes' Club of May 7 marked it a s one of the outstanding social sessions of the season.

m e program were: A aance entitled, "Dance of t h e Dolls," by little Misses Pauline Gilbert and Bettie Rew Logan; a soft shoe dance by Miss Leland Leach, daughter of Roy Leach, mechanical department, In which ahe was assisted by Clarence Mann, and a clever song ,and dance number b y Master Rudolph Pettiet, costumed a s a "man-about4own," with cane, gloves and a high hat.

A drawing for bn attendance prize of $5.50 followed t h e entertainment. It was won by Mr. John D. Wacey of the mechanical department. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing to music furnished by Russell Ward's eight-piece orchestra. An- nouncement was made during the evening that members had turned in 165 traffic tips during the month in comparison with 104 during the preceding month.

Hugo, Okla. The enterprising Hugo Frisco Em-

ployes' Club, which recently scheduled a series of business and social meetings with employes and residents of neighboring towns, held the second session of the series a t Soper, Okla., May 1. This meeting was well advertised and drew a n attendance of approximately 300, including business men, farmers and citizens of Soper.

Mr. Clark, agent a t Soper, and Mr. Hall, section foreman there, arranged a highly entertaining program, which included several numbers by a n orchestra, of .which Mr. Clark and his clerk, Mr. Butler, a re members. There were also several numbers by a boys'

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quartet and a novelty duet by Misses Dennis and Adtkins.

Mr. Scott Ferguson. a Soper business man, took charge of the business section of the meeting and introduced S. Kelton, president of the Hugo club. Mr. Kelton made a brief talk, dealing principally with unfair competition and the amount of taxes Frisco Lines pays. At the close of his talk Mr.

' Kelton called for a n expression of the views of local business men and Mr. Larecy, a merchant, responded with a talk In which he urged all present to patronlze the Frisco and praised the employes of Soper for their part In the development of t h e community. Mr. Butler, also a Soper business

. man, then spoke, stating that he was in sympathy with rallroaas and pleased with the service he received from them.

W. P. Roberts, brakeman, a member of the Hugo club, was called upon and made a talk praising the aplrlt of the people of Soper and told of the pick- up and store-door delivery plan that is now being formolated by Frisco Lines. A musical number followed Mr. Roberts' talk and following that Mr. Kelton concluded the session by telling those present that the services of the Hugo club were a t their disposal a t any time and lnvlting all to attend the social meeting which the club planned t o hold a t Hugo later in the month.

The flrst of the series of meetings which the Hugo club scheduled recently was held a t Fort Towson, April 24, and brought out all of the local business as well a s local employes and other citizens.

S. Kelton, president of the d u b , presided a t the session and outlined the present railroad situation, emphasiz- ing t h e amount Frisco Lines pays in taxes. He made a strong glea for the business which the men present control. Mr. Hall, president of the Bank 'of Fort Towson, was the next speaker and expressed hlmself a s being in favor of railroads over other forms of transportation. A number of other business men made talks also and almost without exception said they

qavored railroads. L. C. Beazley explained the new

merchandise schedules which Frfsco Lines has established from Paris and Dallas, giving merchants flrst morning delivery from Paris and second morning from Dallas. H. M. Cloud pointed &ut that the railroads meant much more to the people of Fort Towson than busses and trucks because of the tles the roads buy in that community.

The ckarnring little miss whose picture appears above is Virginia June Donald- son. 11-year-old dauqhfer of F. H. Donaldsorr. trainmartrr at Springfield, Ma.

For the past fore tnonlhs Virginia has been studying da.nting and is the star pirpil o f the Anna Louise Hor Bostel Dancing Strtdio at Springfield. Her jirsf public abfmrance was at the Frisco Veterans' Reunion of 1930, when she qnictlp slipped away f rom her nrothcr and won first prize irc the Charleston contest. She has e.rcelled in tab, ballet and acrobatic dancing and will appear at the SItrinr Mosque in Springfield at a public performance sometime in June.

Mentbcrs of the Frisco Employes' Clubs at Springfield are anlicipating her appearancc at one o f their entertainments in the near future.

Following these talks cigars were passed by meinbers of the club and a general discussion was entered into. A number of the merchants were of the opinion that store delivery would regain a great deal of business for the Frisco. It was suggested that a division picnic be planned and that business men of towns in the vicinity of Hugo be invited to attend.

Cape Girardeau, Mo. Solicitation and methods by which

the club could bring the company before the public were the principal topics discussed a t the meeting of the Cape Girardeau Frisco Employes' Club held May 7. Ten members were in attendance.

The solicitation committee reported that conslderable busin.ess had been secured by members since the last meeting and John Neal, president of the club, urged all members to t ry to get buslness from Arms whlch were not using the Frisco a t that tlme. Edgar Willer suggested that club members might use tire covers with the Frisco emblem on them. Action on this matter, however, was deferred

for later discussion A. Phillipson made a motion that each member in attendance bring another member with him to the next meeting and all were urged to do all possible toward having a large attendance a t the next session.

St. Louis Terminals Plans for the club's annual picnic

was the chief matter before the meeting 04 the St. Louis Terminale Frisco Employes' Club held April 30.

It was agreed that the annual out- ing should be held in July and 1t was also decided that the Terminals Club should Join the St. Louis Men's and Girls' c h b s In their annual boat ex- cursion, whlch Is set for June 17.

F. J. Lawler, aaslstant general freight and passenger agent, spoke on the problems of trafflc solicitation and J. L. Llvfngston, milk traffic agent, talked on the influence of truck competition upon shipments of dairy products. G. C: Mills of t h e accident prevention department, was also a speaker a t this session. H e compared safety methoda in the diff6rent forms of transportatfon. A report on solicitation showed that members had been

unusually ~ c t f v e In that line or a o tivlty durlng the month preceding the n

the principal business transacted a t t h e meeting of the Sherman Frisco Employes' Club held May 11 with fifty-nine members in attendafice.

I t was agreed that the present presldent and secretary should continue In office and Gordon Moore was dec ted vice-president and H. Reifen- rath, treasurer, in this session. The new by-laws required that the presldent appoint executlve, finance, program. refreshment and traffic committees, and the following were appointed to comprise these groups: Ex- ecutive committee ( the employes each committeeman represents follows his name), H. E. Fortner, engineers; FL L. Clinton, firemen; A. L. Lawrence, switchmen; Cai Barter, brakemen; Brice Vestal, conductors; T. E. Gid- dens, machine shops; Clyde Ford, clerks; W. C. Clark, maintenance of way; B. B. Walker, carmen, and W. 1%'. Johnson, roundhouse employes. Finance committee, J. J. Bryan, chairman; E. L. Sweet, T. A. Dickson, W. A. Morgan and Max McLinsky.

Appointment of program. refreshment and traffic committees was post- poned until a later meeting. It was decided that the first Monday in each month should be the regular meeting date for the club.

Fayetteville, Ark. The meeting! of the Fayetteville

Frisco Employes' Club held May 6 was opened with a n interesting talk by L. J. Price, recently elected president of that organization. Seventeen members were in attendance.

Mr. Price placed particular stress upon the importance of employes attending all meetings and urged all to give their best effort. Hugh Hays, president of the Rogers club, who was a visitor a t this meeting, made a n en- thusiastic talk, pointing out the necessity of employes co-operating in ad- vancing the interests of the company. Others making talks in this meeting were D. G. Lehn, agent; F. E. Bran- naman, assistant superintendent ; E. A. Morsani of Lincoln. Ark.: W. E. Lark, agent, Prairie ~ r o h e ; C. Mitchell, agent, Farmington, and J. W. Mayes, agent, Elkins, Ark. Mr. Price brought the meeting to a close a t 10 o'clock, requesting each member present to bring two more employes with him a t the next session, which was set for May 13.

Thesc Frisco Daughters Graduate This Spring Thirty-seven "sweet girl gradrrotes," nll of them datrykftr$ of Frisco tm-

ployes, appear on tire opposite page. They received their diploma^ lhis spring from high schoois and academies throughout Frisco-Lnnd, and the iMagazhte is p r o d to p#blish their photographs, aird wish their1 z t d . They arc as follows:

1. Margaret Lucile Smith, W c h i t a High School, East, daughter of Ray mmer Smith, engineer, Wichita; 2. Elsie Hale, 17, Central High School, daughter of W. 0. Hale, express messenger, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; 3. Aileen Alice Hulehan, 18, Central High School, daughter J. T. Hulehan, agent, Cape Girardeau, Mo.: 4. Mary Masters, Drury College, Springfield, daughter of F. H. Masters, freight car distributor, Springfield, 1110.; 5. Alice Lorene Hmpaw, 16, Ft. Smith High School, daughter Emitt Hoopaw, car repairer, Ft. Smith; 6. Virginia E. Piper, 16, West Plains High School, daughter B. F. Piper, agent, West Plains, Mo.; 7. Thelma Nease, 17, Cabool High School, daughter Will C. Nease, section foreman, Ca- bool, Mo.; 8. Margaret Backschies, 17, Amory High School, daughter F. G. Backschies, manager and wire chief, Amory; 9. Evelyn Stamper, 18, Joplin High School, daughter Mrs. E. S. Richards, wife of E. S. Richards, machinist, Joplin; 10. Mildred Graves, 19, Enid High School, daughter M. L. Graves, night roundhouse foreman, Enid; 11. Daisy M. Turner, 18. Enid High School, daughter C. A. Turner, machinist, Enid; 12 Elizabeth Allred, 16, Tulsa High School, daughter J. M. Allred, Tulsa; 13. Lizetta Wehling, Southeast Missouri State Teachers College, Cape Girardeau, Mo., daughter of J. J. Wehling, train dispatcher, Chaffee; 14. Mary Lucille Turner, 16, Hope High School, daughter G. H. Turner, agent, Hope, Ark.; 15. Wilma M. Clark, 21, State Teachers College, Springfield, daughter of R. S, Clark, clerk, mechanical department, Springfield: 16. Helen Boatrlght, 18, Joplin High School, daughter of B. 8. Boatrlght, car department employe, Joplin; 17. Edna Lee Owens, 17, Neodesha High School, daughter J. H. Owens, yard clerk, Neodesha, Kan.; 18. Ruth Virginia Hobart, 17, Webb City High School, daughter C. H. Hobart, soliciting freight and passenger agent. Webb City, Mo.; 19. Margaret Davis, 17, Central High School, daughter T. E. Davis, machinist, Kansas City; 20. Maxine Cargill, 18, Capitol Hill High School, daughter W. P. Cargill, boilermaker, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 21. Rowena Frances White, 18, St. Anne's Academy, Fayetteville, Ark., daughter J. R. White, boilermaker, Ft. Smith; 22. Fannye Greene, 18, Winfield High School, daughter IL. A. Greene, section foreman, Winfield, Ala.; 23. Jacqueline Potter, 16, Enid High School, daughter W. J. Potter, engineer, Enid; 24. Dorothy Montgomery, 16, Sherman High School, daughter C. V. Mont- gomery, general foreman stores department, Sherman; 25. Irene Burge, 16, Central High School, daughter of J. R. Burge, locomotive engineer, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; 26. Doris Thompson, 18, Springfield High School, daughter J. W. Thompson, general foreman, reclamation plant, Spring- field; 27. Lorene Kilpatric, Willow Springs High School, daughter A. W. Kilpatric, conductor, Willow Springs; 28. Naomi Lucille Pearson, 18, Central High School, daughter J. T. Pearson, section yard foreman, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; 29. Mildred Hammersly, 17, Ft. Smith High School, daughter H. H. Hammersly, locomotive engineer, Ft. Smith; 30. Josephine Olson. 20, Paris Junior College, daughter E. S. Olson, master mechanic, Paris, Texas; 31. Ledia M. Oexman, 18, Joplin High School, daughter Fred C. Oexman, car department, Ruth Yards, Joplin; 32. Margaret Irene Harris, 19, Neodesha High School, daughter G. C. Harris, roadmaster, Neodesha; 33, Delphine Jordan, 24, Austin College, Sherman, Texas, daughter C. C. Jordan, chief clerk to master mechanic, Sherman; 34. Mary Lou Smith, 22, M. S. C. W. College, Columbus, Miss., daughter Victor Smith, roadmaster, Amory, Miss.; 35. Clara Seanor, 17, Joplin High School, daughter G. L. Seanor, general foreman, roundhouse, Joplin; 36. Margaret Allard, 18, Southeast Missouri State Teachers' College, Cape Girardeau, Mo., daughter Harry Allard, claim agent, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; 37. Mable Webb, 18, Muskogee Central High School, daughter S. P. Webb, carpenter, Muskogee, Okla.

Tulsa. Okla. business secured. I t was brought out Approximately '175 employes and

their friends attended the business and social meeting of the Frisco Em- ployes' Club of Tulsa, Okla., held in the assembly room of the Public Serv- ice Company there April 17.

The business section of the session was given over chiefiy to a discussion of solicitation and reports on tips and

that a number of members had been soliciting quite actively since the last meeting and considerable business had been secured. Mrs. W. P. Kent, chairman of the entertainment committee, announced that a net profit of approximately $25 had been ob- tained by the dance which the club held in the Tulsa Elks' Club, April 7.

Following the business dicussion, those In attendance were entertained with a diversified program consisting of boxing and wrestling bouts and several numbers by the Richardson String Band, which is comprised of a father and his four sons. C. J. Quinn, president of the club, made a brief talk a t the close of the meeting, ex- pressing hts appreciation of the good attendance and urging all to attend the next meeting which was se t for n

Louis Men - m e cnree nundred and twenty-four

members and guests who attended the luncheon of the St. Louis Frisco Men's Club a t the American Hotel Annex, April 30, were entertained by a diversified program on whlch a n addresa by Dr. Ralph Wagner, p m fessor of speech a t St. Louis Univer- sity, was the outstanding feature.

Dr. Wagner dealt with the selling or eervice !n his talk and related hls experiences with various types of salespersons In a recent day of shop- ping, pointing out opportunities em- loyes have for showing interest in customers. H e concluded by empha- sizing that in selling the service of a railroad a n extremely important factor is manifestation of interest in the prospective shipper or passenger and his problems and asked all to bear in mind that the most Im- portant portion of the word, "con- tact", is "tact", whlch is essential to successful solicltation.

Following Dr. Wagner's address. Miss Ann Schwartz sang several songs, accompanied a t the piano by Miss Emily Sparks. The peppy music furnished by Bob Ansyln's Frlsco Orchestra d u r i n ~ the meal and b e tween numbers on the program was also a very pleasing feature.

Enid, Okla. The meeting of the Enid Frisco

Employes' Club, held May 4, was marked by the enthusiasm of both members and officials In attendance. Approximately 75 were present.

Brief, but [nstructive and interest- fng talks occupied the greater portion of the session. The principal speakers were. W, L. Huagins. Jr.. director of publicity, St. G. Snyder, traffic manager, City; E. D. Wallace, Custe W. R. Brown, superintend Cow. assistant superintend ,.... -. ,. Daughtrey ; Ora Shelton; J. W. Maring; C. E. Cast Campbell, all of Enid.

It was declded in this session that the club should sponsor a social func- tion to which local shippers should

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SHARP? AND HOW! One afternoon recently whlle

Mrs. Fred Sharp entertained women members of the Frisco Em- ployes' Club at Kansas City with a card party. Mr. Sharp. Friscb brakeman, happened to be a t home.

Of course it rtood to reason that there was no place in the house for him to take a quiet nap, and he asked the ladles i f he might join them at bridge. They consented, surprised a t hls wil l in~ness to be the "only manv a t such an affair.

Their surprise grew to amaze- ment when he won first prize at his table and the grand prize for the afternoon1

H e has recelved an Invitation to be present a t all future meetings, and in the meantime, the women members of the club are going to brush up on their bridge.

It was a very sharp afternoon for Mr. Sharp1

be invited. I t was suggested that Mr. George Matson of Radio Station KWKH, Shreveport, La., be secured a s the chief speaker and that the affair should be a banquet a t the Youngblood Hotel. It was moved and carried that the president should appoint ta committee t o work out the details, and Bob Worthington, club president, appointed the following: J. R. Dunworth, A. L. Fisher, Merle Shackley, Bud Harper, Homer Stone. J. W. Maring and H. E. Sistrunk.

Girls' Club, Springfield, Mo. The chief speakers at the luncheon

of the Sprlngfield Frisco Glrls' Club, held April 20. were F. H. Shaffeet, gen. era1 manager; J. W. SutleS, superintendent of motive power, and J. H. Brennan, superintendent or telegraph. About sixty were In attendance.

Mrs. W. R. Boyd, who was employed by Frisco Lines many years ago, was a visitor a t the luncheon and made a brief talk, following those by the officials. Miss Mildred Ackerman entertained 'the group with a piano solo. The committee which made arrangements for this ~ f f a i r was mmprised of Miss Bertha Sutherland, chairman, and Misses Pearl Davis and Ruth Uselton. Miss Beatrice Deming, presi- -lent, presided and a t the close s f the lrogram announced that tentative ar- angements were made for a bridge arty to be held In the near future.

Thayer, Mo. A study of solicitation methods oc-

cupied the entire meeting of the Thayer Frisco Employes' Club, held April 30. Fifteen were present, including the following visitors: C. B. Callahan, assistant superintendent;

THEY GRADUATE IN JUNE The Frisco Magcine is proud to

publish these photographs of sons of Frisco cn~playes who were awarded their diplomas frotn high schools and colltges of tlre land this spring. They are as follows:

1. Howard Tipsward, -.. - - _ High School, son of Wills Tips- ward, foreman, Tulsa; 2. William 6. Parrett , 19, Sapulpa High School, son of W. B. Parrett, chief lineman. Sapulpa; 3. Hubert Davldson, 18, Thayer Hfgh School, son of Walter Davfdson, section foreman. Thayer; 4. Jack Dewall, 19, Amory High School, son of R. L. Dewall, conductor, Amory; 5. D. N. Ryder, Jr., 17, Puxlco High School, son of D. N. Ryder, division lineman, Purfco; 6. Georgia Murl Crossley, 19, Capitol Hi11 Hlgh School, Eon of 0. W. Crossley, machinist, Okla- homa City, Okla.: 7. James M. Watts. 17. West Plalns High School, son of Frank G. Watts, cashier, West Plains, Mo.; 8. James R. Bryant, 18, Pensacola High School, son of J. E. Bryant, yardmaster. Pensacola; 9. Luther Den- ney Hunter, Clinton High School, son of Clyde E. Hunter, conductor, Clinton, Mo.; 10. Thomas Maxton, 17, Joplin High School. son W. H. Maxton, night yardmaster, Joplin: 11. Clarence Edward Whiteman, 17, Springfield High School, son of C. R. Whiteman, helper, stockyards, SprIngfleld: 12. Wilber C. Bothwell. 21, Drury College, Springfield, son of C. H. Bothwell, contract clerk, Sprlngfield; 13. John B. Larrimer, 17, Aurora High School, son of B. H. Larrimer, bill clerk, Aurora; 14. James H. Douglas. 22, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., son J. H. Douglas, general agent, Jop- Iin; 15. Lester William Dean, 18, Central High School, Cape Girar. deau, Mo., son A. E. Dean, agent- operator, Seventy-Six: 16. Howard K. Stow. 17, Springfield Hlgh School, son of J. J. Stow, telegraph Btorekeeper, Springfield; 17. Clyde Stephens, 22, Austin College, Sherman, son of Si Stephens, hostler, Sherman; 18. Jack Glascock, 18, Sherman High School, son E. E. Glascock, section stockman, Sher. man, Texas; 19. James Coker. 19, Central High School, Cape GIrar- deau, son of C. Coker, conductor, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; 20. George E. Vim, 17, m i d High School, son Asa Vion, locomotive inspector, Enld: 21. Herbert Foley. 18, Enid High School, son of W- J, Foley, master mechanic, Enid ; 22. Claude Herbert Davis, 18, Augusta High School, son I. P. Davis, section foreman, Augusta, Kan.; 23. Marion Robert Sisk, 17, Tulsa Nigh School, son V. G. Sisk, signal supervisor, Tulsa; 24. James Hugh Boyd, 19, Arcadia Kansas High School, son of G. F. Boyd, signal maintainer. Arcadia, Kan:

and Mr. Fullington and Mr. Chris- topher of Springfield. RIo.

T. H. Edmundson, secretary of the club, read a report on business secured by members of the club, which showed considerable activity in that work. Mr. Fullington and Mr. Chris- topher were called upon to tell of the solicitation methods used by the Springfield clubs and made interesting talks. Following these talks the meeting, was given over to a general discussion which was actively participated in by both members and visitors. Mr. Lark suggested that since the schools and colleges of the country were closing shortly, students and faculty members should be supplied with literature outlining the advantages of Frisco passenger service and it was agreed that this suggestion s11ould be brought to the attention of the trafflc department.

Clinton, Mo. Solicitation was the chief matter

before the meeting of the Frisco Em- ployes' Club of Clinton, Mo., held April 19, with twenty-two members and visitors in attendance.

C. 0. Claiborne made an interesting talk in which he explained the new rates and weights on livestock shipments. Mrs. W. S. Knapp also made a talk. W. S. Graham brought up the matter of holding club meetings the same evenings on which book of rules meetings a r e held and i t was agreed that this plan should be put into effect. The meeting was concluded with a general discussion in which nearly all present took an active part.

Colored Club, Birmingham, Ala. Fifteen members attended the reg-

ular monthly meeting of the Frisco Colored Employes' Club of Birming- ham, Ala, held May 6. I t was decided in this session that the club would hold their annual picnic July 18 a t Cordova. Ala.. on the Warrior River. Fishing, boating, ball games and barbecues will be the order of the day on that date. Members of the club a re planning to sponsor a special train for the occasion as they did in 1930.

Chaflee, Mo. The live Chaffee Frisco Employes'

Club laid plans for a number of activities in the meeting held in the passenger station there, April 23, with 20 members and visitors present.

Harold Hopkins announced that the club had been requested to enter a candidate in a contest for the selec- tion of a queen to reign over a carnival planned by the Chaffee High

Nine Frisco Sons and Daughters Graduate from Amory High SchooI

Nine sons and daughters of Frisco employes nt Atnory, Miss., posed for the accon8pairying group picture for the magazine's reporter, Miss Violet Goldsitzith of that city. They will gradrrate this year from the Amory High School.

The top row, left to right: Edward Stanley, son o f iM. V . Stanley, engineer; Melvin ~Mitclicll, step-son of D. Davis, Blacksmith; Hawes Parnell, step-son of Victor. Smith, roadmaster; W . N . Reed, Jr., son of Dr. W . N . Reed, Frisco physiclair; Ford Goodnton, son o f Paul Goodntan, conductor.

Girls, left to right: ~llarjorie Wade, daughter of J . T . Wade, deceased con- drrctor. Miss Wade was Salutatorian of the class. Margaret Backeschies, daughter of F. G . Backeschies, manager and wire chief; Frances Guyton, daughter of D. L. Gngton, coaductor, and Nell Lea, daughter o f IV. E . Lea, dispatcher.

School, and Miss Meta S a r i u s. meeting to succeed Clifford Peacher. daughter of the Chaffee agent, was who resigned recently. chosen as the club's entry. Mr. Hop- kins was appointed to handle publicity in connection with her candidacy.

M. H. Stubblefield reported he had been negotiating with the manager of a local theatre for a show to be given for the benefit of the unem- ployed. The club authorized him to complete the arrangements and appointed Harold Hopkins and Ray Fatchett to assist him. The matter of giving a bridge party was discussed and a committee comprised of Misses Anna Golden, Anna Guethle and Eliza- beth Greishaber was appointed to make a report a t the next session on the advisahility of giving this affair. Miss Lorena Bollinger was elected secretary just before the close of the

Madill, Okla. The meeting o t the Madill Frisco

Employes' Club, held April 7, was attended hy ten members and was occupied chiefly with an election of officers. H. E. Smith was elected president and R. E. Bell was chosen a s secretary of the c l u b

0. F. Nowltn, re thing president, opened the meetlng with a talk on general conditions. A solicitation discussion followed, in which everyone was urged to put forth his best effort to increase freight and passenger business.

Memphis, Tenn. The meeting of the Greater Traffic

Committee of the Memphis Frisco Em- ployes' Club, held Nay 13, was at-

tended by twenty-five members and was given over to reports on solicitation and general discussion.

Nearly all present had valuable traffic information to give and a number reported securtng business since the last session. F. T. Stroud suggested that someone in authority put out a circular, urging employes t o In- quire among merchants with whom they deal to determine whether they use Frisco Lines when traveling and shlpplng, explalatag to then1 that the money employes spend comes from the sale of servfca by Frisco Lines. The next meeting wan set for the second Wednesday In June.

Ladies' Club, Tulsa, Okla. The Frisco Ladies' C h b of Tulsa.

Okla., met in the home of Mrs. H. W. Hale, April 30, for a covered dish luncheon. About thirty members and a nunlber of vlsitors were in attendance.

Following a bustness session, the meeting was devoted to games. The reguIar meetings of this club a r e held the third Monday evening of each month a t 8:00 p m., and are open to all Frisco ladies.

Ladies' Auxiliary, Kansas City Bridge, pinochle and bunco were the

chief amusements a t the meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Frisco Employes' Sunnyland Club of Kansas City, IGIo., held May 5.

There were four tables of bridge, a t which Mrs. Wayne Land and Miss Bonnie Rutter won prizes. There were also four tables of pinachle and MI*. Jack Burch and Mrs. Louls Pon- cick were the prize winners. Mrs. Muleski and Mrs. Robert Malice won prizes in bunco. Door awards were received by Mesdames Bartlett, Ehni, O'Connor, Gray, Stoner, Poncick, En- nis. Geiger, Rodford, Harrlman, Mal- ice, Land, Breedlove and Wadlow. Grand prizes for the afternoon were donated by Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Medlock, Mrs. Breedlove. Mrs. McCaffrey, Mrs. Radford, Mrs. Finn and Mrs. Sartain. Refreshments consistiiig of cake and coffee were served following the award of the prizes.

Girls' Club, St . Louis, Mo. The luncheon of the St. Louis Frisco

Giris' Club, held April 28, was attended by about 110, including the following visitors: Mesdames J. R. Koontz. S. S. Butler and W. S. Merchant, all wives of officials, as honor guests, and H. B. Barry, A. N. Laret, E. R. 0. Mueller, J3. T. Miller; J. W. Flannery and J. W. Nourse, all of the St. Louis general off ices.

Bob Anslyn's Frisco Orchestra played for the affair and Eddie Burke,

GOV. WOODRING LIKES FRTSCO SERVICE

HON. HARRY WOODRING

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sho'(i~c above .boarding the Fri! "Surinylarrd" t ic the Kansm C union statiorz is the Govcrnor o f i

State of Kansas-Hon. Harry Woc ring. Whoa this picture was taken April 25 lie was enroutc to Cla rnore, Oklu., to fill a speaking eirga! v r ~ n t iit the neighboring coinrnc wealth presided over by his Deli cratic associate, Gov. "Alfalfa BI Murray. Governor Woodring enjoj Iris ride on the Frisco, and corn! tnented Fred Werner of our Kan. City passenger departn~ent zuho co+npanied hiin as far as Mia Okta., an tho splendid dining 1

service and the enterprising spirit Frisco entploye~. "I particrtlarly 1 the awy you Fri$cd people take cc of passenger$ after you secure the, he said. "T7iat fact alone tirakes i pleasure to ride the Frisco Litres.'

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banjoist of the orchestra, gave several solos. Miss Magers, of the Morse School of Expression, gave several readings and Miss Madeline Young, daughter of Mrs. Cora Young, of the agents' accounts office, sang several solos.

C. H. "Uncle Charlie" Baltzell made a n interesting talk in which he explained the details of the personally conducted tours to Pensacola, Fla., he is planning. Mrs. Louise Gibson, president of the club, ,announced the recent death of Miss Marceline Mc- Laughlin, one of the members of the club, and the following resolution of respect was read into the minutes of the meeting:

"We learn with regret of the death on April 10, last, of one of our loyal and faithful members, Miss Marceline McLaughlin.

"BE IT RESOLVED that the Frisco Girls' Club, by the death of Niss Nar- celilie McLaughlin, has lost a loyal and faithful member, and that the club extends its sincere sympathy to her bereaved mother, brothers and sisters."

Wichita, Kans. The meeting of the Wichita Frisco

Employes' Air Capital Club, held May 12, was marked by a large number of interesting talks by members and guests. Twenty-five were present.

Among those speaking in this session were, A. Malmgren, president of the Neodeslia Frisco Employes' Club; S. P. Haas, S. B. Ramsey, car foreman; E. J. Immle, "Stormy" Stevens, Ross ivIcCormack, former county at- torney; E El Carter, assistant superintendent; T. E. Keeting, agent, Wichita Heights; J. W. Thomas, conductor; R. H. Grimes, Mr. ~Xilligan, agent, Augusta, and Luke Wright. Most of the speakers talked on solicitation, courtesy and competition.

I t was announced that a tire company had moved its quarters from the old station on Douglas avenue, and al ter a discussion it was decided that this should be secured for club meeting room if possible. Mr. Stevens announced that Richard EL Burke, former congressman, would be a visitor a t the next meeting of the club.

A report on solicitation, made a t the opening of this session, disclosed that members had been very active in that line of activity since the last session.

Muskogee, Okla. The meeting of the Muskogee Frisco

Employes' Club, held April 16, was devoted to solicitation and was attended by nineteen, including three visitors.

H. &I. Hammers, president of the club, opened the session by making a report on traffic tips secured by members. He announced that several of the ladles had turned in tips and had secured a number of passengers. Following the report, he made a brief talk in which he advised employes to keep patrons informed on Frisco service. Mr. Haney, interchange clerk, also talked, pointing out the value of -courtesy in solicitation. A general discussion followed. The club is planning to have its annual picnic in June.

Combs His With Towel "Have any of your childhood hopes

been realized?". "Yes. When mother used to comb

my hair I wished I didn't have any."

PLAN FOR 1931 GARDENS Florist Fe l lows Ships Planta and

Seeds to Frisco Gardeners

F RISCO patrons, who gave our railroad many compliments on the Frisco garden displays a t the

varlous stations during 1929 and 1930, will see more (h these gardens blos- soming a t the various stations on the Frisco i n 1931, according to Don. B. Fellows, Frisco Florist.

His greenhouse a t Springfield is teeming with activity a t this time, a s the shipping eeason is on in full force and h e expects to have all orders for seed and supplies for gardens completed by June 1.

The flower program on Frisco Lines was inaugurated in 1929, and received a fine response from agents and section men on the ltne. The 1930 program was bigger and better, but nothing compared with indications for the 1931 program. To date he has shipped out 17.135 bulbs; 5,338 window box plants: 760 apple trees; 100 pear; 50 peach: 15,000 hedge plants; 250 Chinese etms; 150 catalpa trees; 1,000 two-year-old California grown roses ; 10,000 miscellaneous shrubs, and from 200 to 300 evergreens. This does not include some 15,000 pack- ages of seed, and the orders have not been completed.

There will be approximately 76 Frisco emblems worked out in the red, green, yellow and pink alternanthera. The magnitude of furnishing plants for this number of emblem beds may be guessed a t when it is known that it takes approximately 200 plants for one bed.

Mr. Fellows has worked out one of the most attractive Frisco emblems in flowers a t the Pensacola. Fla., station that will be found a t any point. The emblem is worked out in 950 separate plants with the word "Frisco" in the center in yellow, with a pink border around the display and a t each end a nine-foot s tar in yellow. Other colors a r e also worked out in the display.

Mr. Fellows has some plans for gardens a t some of the more important points, which he will personally plant. H e has in mind landscaping the yard at the Frisco's general office building, planting a border around the entire lot of petunias and alternanthera, and two large flower beds on either side of the lawn.

H e is making plans now for one of the most elaborate displays in the flower bed a t the Springfield station which he has ever undertaken. The bed a t this time I s ablaze with 5,000 tulip plants in colors of pink, scar-

Ethel Poses

M ISS E T H E L BARRYMORE, famed actrese, h a s long Men opposed to InCorrnal phot*

graphs. News photographers in many cities 'have found that out to the sorrow of themselves and their city edi- tors. Not only does Miss Barrymore almost invariably refuse photograph- e r s requests, but her managers and as- sistants are instructed to protect her from photographers.

It was with some mlsglvings there- fore, that this M a g a z i n ~ began i t s ef- forts to secure an informal picture of the renowned sctress when she used Frisco Llnes with her theatrical company of 25 people, from Oklahoma City to Tulsa and from Joplin to Wichita.

First, the Tulsa office of Frisco Lines was requested to try for a picture of Miss Barrymore upon her a r rival there a t 12:lO p. m., April 21. The effort was made, but unsuccess- fully. J. E. Payne, assistant general passenger agent, wrote the Magasirte that the picture was unobtainable because "her manager objected and the manager of the theater here had instructions prior to their arrival to keep newspapermen and photographers away from Miss Barrymore."

The editor next tried a t Wichita, with a letter t o H. E. Morris, assist- a n t general freight and passenger agent and "Bill" Baker, city freight and passenger agent. Miss Barry- more arrived in Wichita with her company on train 311 a t 1:35 in the afternoon of April 25.

On April 28 the picture of the famous actress, which is shown above, arrived in the Magazinir offices.

"We got the picture," wrote Mr. Baker. "Mr. Morris and I went up to

for Frisco Photograph

MISS ETHEL BARRYMORE

the train and asked her manager for permission to photograph Miss Barry- more and he promptly said 'No'. We then decided we would ask Miss Barry- more In person, and she consented very graciously and raid t o be sure and give her a nice write-up. It was raining hard, otherwise we might have secured a better picture."

The Magazine staff salutes those enterprising Wichita representatives.

Gentlemen who can persuade Amer- ica's greatest actrescr to pause in a drizzling rain while her picture i s taken are salesmen of infinite tact. diplomacy and charm.

let, mauve and yellow. It has been one of the most attractive displays in Springfield and evoked much news- paper comment. When the tulip season is over he will plant a reproduc- tion in flowers of a 1050 class engine with tender. H e anticipates that this design will be forty-three feet in length and worked out in a five-color scheme with the alternanthera plants, and he estimates that i t will take between 7,000 and 10,000 plants for the one design.

Other points where he will have elaborate designs a r e a t Sherman, Southern division tracks, Boulevard tracks, Center Street and Eastern division tracks, Paciflc Street Junction and a t Washington Avenue and Com- mercial Street. These are all crossings in and around Springfield.

"The men who make the flower beds a r e getting requisitions made out

in splendid form," Mr. Fellows said. "These men know just what they want 'and a re asking for it. From t h e interest being taken, I think we will have the biggest year we have ever had, weather permitting.

"I have some wonderful plans i n store for a few of the points, the larger terminals, and intend to have rock gardens a t Newburg and Aurora, and a new park is being built a t Pitts- burg, Kans.

"I nm more than proud to announce that last year, Frisco gardens won three first prizes i n the various com- munities. At Ft. Scott the Frisco garden won flrst prize there for the best looking 'garden in the industrial section of the town. Fayetteville won flrst prize in the same division, as well as Arkansas City. The Pittsburg garden is entered in the contest again this year."

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GRATEFUL FOR INSURANCE J a m e s E. H e a l e y Receives $7,560

in Five Y e a r s

Sprin T""' divir ---- - .. ..- .. ,, forced to retire In 1926 because of im- paired health, assuredly demonstrates the kind of protection that is available to employes who take advantage of the grl off

case of James E. HeaIey, gReld, formerly a Central ;inn madmaster whn wag

up &urance which ~ r i s c i Lines ers Its workers. [n the early part or April, Mr. Hea- r received his sixtieth and final mthly check of $126.00 from the .. ..,..\^,I,"-. * E.- *--..----- " Mtuupuurtru L ~ I L U IIISUIUIIL.~ unupany.

During the last five years in which he has been unable to work. Mr. Healey has received a total of $7,660. Be- sides his insurance, he receives a monthly pension allowance of $50.20.

In Mr. Healey's particular case, he had paid a total of only $158.78 In premiums. when total disability forced him to retlre and then as is customary, premiums were waived. He flrst took group insurance August 1, 1923, when the supervisory plan went into effect on the system, subscriblng for $4,000, which at that time was the nianimum amount for the class of employes to which he belonged. During the next y ~ a r and five months, h e paid a nionth- ly premium 01 $3.20. On January 1, 1925, the maximum be could carry was raised to $7,000 conthgent upon 75 per cent of the group, taking it, and after taking the additional $3,000, Mr. Healey paid a monthly premium of $6.14 for another year and five months, having to retire a t the end of that time. H e received a check each month thereafter until the Pace of his policy, $7,000, and $560 which had ac- crued in interest, had been paid him.

I t is almost unnecessary to add that Mr. Healey is deeply appreciative of the income he has received. In a recent letter to G. L. Ball, superintendent of insurance, he extends his thanks to the Metropolitan Life In- surance Company and to Mr. Kurn who made possible the splendid .protection he has recelred lrnder the group plan, pointin# out that the money accumulated from his insurance had made it possible tor him La own his home and together with hi9 pension, it has enabled his family and him to live in comfort despite the tact he has been unable to do a day's work or earn a dollar since his retirement flve years ago. H e concluded his let- t e r by saying:

"Needless to say, I am a booster for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com- pany a s well a s the Frisco." .

G. A. R. Vets Use Frisco to Joplin, May 5

T H E photograph above was taken just prior to the s tar t of one of the most interesting passenger

movements on Frisco Lines in recent months. The occasion was the entrain- ing of approximately 200 delegates of the Grand Army of the Republic and allied societies, on a Frisco special a t the St. Louis Union Station, May 5. for Joplin, Mo., to attend the flfteenth annual encampment of the G. A. R.

The old gentlemen who appear in the picture a re among the few re- maining members of that rapidly van- ishing army who went from St. Louis. They appear in the photograph a s follows: Reading from left to right, Dr. C. P. Woodruff, department commander; John Langley, past department commander; John L. Pierson, assistant adjutant and quarter master general, and Louis Dunkel. The special, which was comprised

of two chair cars, two coaches, thirty sea t diner and a cafe car, left St. Louis a t 8:OO a. m. and arrived in Joplin a t 431 p. m. F. W. Dunard, soliciting freight and passenger agent, who secured the movement for Frisco Lines and made most of the arrangements. accompanied the train.

Mr. Dunard also represented Frisco Lines in making a hearty gesture of interest in the G. A. R. organization

and its allied groups. The Frisco's expression of esteem for the members of the G. A. R. consisted in the formal presentation of a gold coin to Com- mander Woodruff in honor of the occasion-the Golden Jubilee of the organization. Mr. Dunard made the presentation, which came a s a surprise, while the train was standing a t Newburg. Before a gathering of about 100 which assembled in one of the coaches, he presented the coin to Commander Woodruff and in doing so made a brief speech in which he summarized the Commander's service in the Civil War.

Commander Woodruff responded graciously, with a brief talk in which he praised the Frisco highly, stating that he had selected it because he was assured of the very best of service and adding that Frisco Lines had provided a splendid train for their accommodation. He urged all veterans and members of the allied or- ganlzations to use Frisco service whenever possible.

For the return of the delegation to St. Louis, arrangements were made to handle two coaches, a chair car and an observation car on Train 304-4 from Joplin to St. Louis.

A simflar delegation of about 100 used Frisco Lines from Kansas City to attend the Joplin encampment.

VETS REUNION JUNE 22-23 Fort Worth Proud of These Frisco Sons Pres. H e a t h A n n o u n c e s P l a n s for

A n n u a l M e e t i n g at Springfield By W. L. HEATH, Vtterans' Presidcn!.

S announced in the May Issue of the Mugoskrcr the annual reunion, barbeque, picnic, busi-

ness session end banquet of the Frisco Veteran Employes' Association will be held a t Springfield, Mo., on Monday and Tuesday. June 22-23.

The ennual reunion of veteran employes (all of whom have twenty years or more servlce wlth the company), has become a n event that is pleasantly antfciprtted by all veteran employes of the railroad. Think what i t means a t a time like this, when economic conditions appear to be chaotic, un- settled and depressed, to lay aside for a two-day period all thoughts of business and to meet and make merry with fellow veteran employes who have spent twenty to fifty years in the employ of the Frisco railroad and helped make it the outstanding railroad of the Central and Southwest. Think, too, of the thrill and pleasure of meeting on the picnic grounds a t the barbecue or around the festive board, fellow employes with whom you once buddied in train, shop or office work, but who you have not seen for twenty years or more.

The 1931 two-day reunion will consist of an old-fashioned picnic and barbecue and everything in the way of dancing, games, athletic sports, entertainment, e t cetera, that goes with it, a t Doling Park, one of the most picturesque places in the Ozark country, and a n entertainment in the evening by the Springfield Frisco Clubs, on the first day, Monday, June 22.

At 10:30 a. m., on the second day, the annual business sessions and election of officers will be held by the Women's Auxiliary a t the Kentwood Arms hotel, the forty-year Old Timers' Club a t the Colonial hotel, and a t 2 o'clock p. m., the annual business session, election of officers, e t cetera, of ,the Frisco Veteran Employes' Asso- ciation a t the Shrine Mosque. At 6:30 p. m., a farewell banquet will take place in the dining rooms of the Shrine Mosque.

The price of tickets will be $1.60 per person and one ticket will take you through the entire chain of enjoyable events, including all side at- tractions.

The committee in charge is putting forth every possible effort to make the 1931 reunion the largest in attendance and the most enjoyable of the reunions thus far held and there will be many pleasant surprises in store for the veterans and their families who attend.

F ORT Worth en~ployes a re proud of X. R. Campbell, Jr. (left ?hove), son of X. R. Campbell,

assistant superintendent, Texas Lines and Lawrence L. Burton, son of L. LeRoy Burton, son of maintenance of way timekeeper.

X. R. Campbell, Jr., is 18 years of age and graduates this year from Staunton Military Academy, Staun- ton, Va. H e has been active in boxing, tennis, track and basketball. He was a private, Company D, 1928-29; corporal, Company D, 1929-30; staff sergeant, Headquarters Company, 1930-31 ; Honor Company, 1928-29-30 ; Kablegram Staff, 1929-30-31 ; Black Friars, 1930-31; "Old Hoss Club," 1930-31. H e expects to enter Texas Christian University this fall.

Lawrence L. Burton, 17, will grad-

The official uptown headquarters will be the Colonial hotel, where booths will be open for registration and sale of tickets to those who do not order in advance, from 4 p. m., until 9:30 p. m., Sunday evening, and from 7:30 a. m., until 9:30 a. m., Yon- day morning, a t which time special street car service will be provided to take all in attendance to Doling Park.

You can't afford to miss this year's reunion. Make your hotel reserva- tions and order your tickets a t a s early a date as possible, through the secretary of the association, J. L. Mc- Cormack, Room 400, Frisco Building, Springfield, Mo., in order that the committee in charge may have advance information a s to what the attendance will be and thus enable it to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not renewed your 1930 membership, do so a t once and if you know a fellow employe who has spent

uate from W. C. Stripling High School. Ft. Worth. He was recently aelected a s the best drilled cadet in the Ft. Worth High Schools, after a five weeks' elimination contest a t the Ft. Worth Theatre in which 960 cadets participated. After graduation in June, he will leave for Camp Dallas, Mineral Wells, Texas, for a month's stay. Aside from this scholarship, which came with his winning the title of Best Cadet, he also won a silver loving cup. His ambition is to become a radio operator or perhaps an announcer and he is intensely interested in dramatics. In 1928 he won a medal for marksmanship on the rifle team, a t the W. C. Stripling High School and also won the medal in this same event for 1929.

WIN MUSIC CONTEST At the Interstate music contest,

held a t Pittsburg, Kan., April 24, attended by 3.500 high school students, Miss Carol Carson, soprano, daughter of F. H. Carson, freight cashier of Fort Scott, Kan., won first place. John Hopkins, tenor, son of J. R. Hopkins, switchman of Fort Scott, won second place. Bliss Virginia White, viola, daughter of B. C. White, conductor of Fort Scott, won first place.

Considering the number of contest- ants, the Frisco family a t Fort Scott is highly honored that three of its members were awarded such high honors.

twenty years with the Frisco railroad and does not contemplate attending the reunion, use your influence to secure his membership and bring about his attendance.

HE EXCELS IN SPORTS "Ike" Campbel l , of Enid, Is S t a r Performer f o r St. Joe A c a d e m y

T H E young athlete in the accom- panying photograph is Ivan C. ("Ike") Campbell, who became

widely known In Oklahoma during the past season for his stellar work a s center and forward on the basketball team of St. Joseph's Academy, located a t Enid. He is the son of the late Arch Campbell and Mrs. Campbell of Enid, and brother of Craig Camp- bell, who is well known locally a s a baseball pitcher and is coach for the

IVAN C. CAMPBELL

St. Joe Academy when he can spare the time from his position as yard clerk for Frisco Lines. A sister, Grace Campbell, is transportation clerk a t Enid.

Ike's team took second place in the s tate championship games the past season and was the only Ave to de- feat the championship quintet from Shawnee. His six feet of agile height proved a valuable asset to his aggregation and he journeyed with it to Chicago to participate in the high school tournament, sponsored by Loyola College there. Three of the boys from the St. Joe squad were chosen a s members of the all-Okla- homa high school team, and two on the second all-state team.

Ike is a senior in St. Joseph's Academy and is pitcher for the school's baseball nine. He is also a skillful tennis player.

Cunning Willle

Little Willie's kind o' funny- Takes it after Uncle Lafe.

Swallowed all his sister's money- Said that he was "playing safe"!

MAKING THEM MOVE W. R. Brown, superintendent of

the Western division, reports a re- markable case of rapid handling of foreign equipment in which seven Rock lsland cars loaded with stock were moved from Enld, Okla., to Beaumont, Kan., where they were unloaded and returned without incurring per diem.

These cars were received from the Rock lsland at Enid, at 11:30 a. m., April 24. They moved to Beaumont * immediately and were unloaded there, returning to Enid in time to be delivered to the Rock lsland a t 1 :35 p. m., having moved a total distance of 256 miles while In the possession of Frisco Lines a little over twelve hours.

Another instance in which an outstanding saving of per diem was accomplished was the movement of 15 cars of stock in Rock lsland equipment from Enid to Lela, Okla.

These cars were received from the Rock lsland a t Enid May 5, at 11:40 a. m., and moved to Lela where they were unloaded and returned the same day. They were delivered back to the Rock lslahd a t 10:50 p. m. on the day received, having moved a total distance of 120 miles without incurring per diem.

T R A I N S 97.4% ON TIME Maintaining its usual good train

performance, Frisco Lines operated 4,250 passenger trains 97.4 per cent on time during April, according to a report issued by the general manager May 8. During April of last year, 4,351 passenger trains were 97.8 per cent on time.

Of the Frisco divisions Central and river both operated their trains 98.3 per cent on time during April. Three hundred trains were operated on the Central division and 772 were operated on the River division. Three hundred eight trains were 94.5 per cent on time on the Central division during April of last year and 796 were 99.2 per cent on time on the River division during that month last year.

Five hundred forty trains were operated 98.1 per cent on time on the Eastern division during April in comparison with 558 trains 97 per cent on time there in April last year.

Records on the other divisions during April were Southwestern, 690 trains 96.5 per cent on time; Western, 150 trains 98 per cent on time; Northern. 1,020 trains 97 per cent on time; and Southern, 778 trains 96.7 per cent on time.

REDUCE D A M A G E 50% The number of cars damaged by

rough handling on Frisco Lines during the first four months of this year was less than half those damaged during the same months of last year, a report on the subject issued May 7 by the office of the car accountant, Springfield, Mo., discloses. The total number damaged during that period this year was 70 a s against 155 cars last year, a reduction of 54.8 per cent. There was an even greater decrease in the monetary amount of this damage, a reduction of 70 per cent.

The increase in the number of cars handled per car damaged was 80.7 per cent the first third of this year in comparison with the first four months of last year and the decrease in the amount of damage per car handled was 63.18 per cent compared with the corresponding period of last year.

Of the Frisco divisions, Central and Western tied for first rank, neither having a damaged car during the first four months. A total of 88,093 cars were handled on the Central division and 47,338 on the Western. Eastern division is ranked third by the report. Two cars were damaged there out of 222,386 handled.

Among the terminals, Tulsa is ranked first with four cars damaged out of 230,373 handled, and Kansas City is given second place with the same number damaged.

ERRORS REDUCED Forty fewer errors were made in

handling shipments on Frisco Lines during April than during March, a report issued May 6 by J. L. McCormack, superintendent of freight loss and and damage claims, reveals. A total of 367 errors were made in April in comparison with 407 in March.

Tulsa had the fewest errors in the Group One division of stations, making the sixth consecutive month that station has captured the pennant of its group. Thirteen errors were made there during April in handling 20,886 shipments. Springfield was second in the group with 27 errors in handling 27.281.

In Group Two, Birmingham had the best record during April, giving the group pennant to that station for the fifth consecutive month. Eight errors were made there in handling 14,095 shipments. Oklahoma City was second in the group with 12 errors in handling 10,944 shipments and St. Louis Broadway station was third, handling 10,051 shipments with 30 errors.

Wichita won the Group Three pennant with a perfect record. A total of 2,307 shipments were handled there during April. This pennant was held by Chaffee a t the close of April and Wichita held it during May. Hugo was second in Group Three.

LOCOMOTIVE FUEL PERFORMANCE RECORDS Ofice of Fuel Agent. St. Louis

URING the month of April we had a further decrease in our fueT performance, both freight

and passenger bervIce, while our switch performance agaln increased. Our performance per 1,000 gross ton miles for April this year was 156 pounds as compared to 162 pounds April last year, a decrease of 3.70 per cent. Gross tons per train mile decreased from 1,501 tons April, 1930, to 1,446 tons April, 1931.

The Southern division had the high- es t per cent of decrease, their performance being 142 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles April this year a s compared to 164 pounds April last year, a decrease of 13.41 per cent.

The Texas Lines had the next largest percentage of decrease in freight service or 10.63 per cent, this division being one of the few which was able to increase their average weight of train, their train haul increased from 846 tons April last year to 967 tons April this year.

In passenger service performance for April this year was 15.1 pounds per passenger car mile a s compared to 15.2 pounds in April, 1930, and 15.7 pounds last month.

Four divisions, the Eastern, River, Texas and Western, decreased their performance a s compared to April last year, while the other four divisions, namely Southern, South- western, Northern and Central, had an increase.

The switch ~er formance continues to be disappointing, particularly a t the larger terminals, Springfield being the only large terminal of the six having a decrease in performance as compared to a year ago.

Some of the observed good perform- ances of the past month a re shown herein:

EASTERN DlV lS lON Rolla Sub: Engineer SIDERS, fire-

man FOWLER, engine 1032, train 11, St. Louis to Newburg, April 21. handled 720 passenger car miles, burned 648 gallons oil, performance .SO gallon per passenger car mile.

Engtneer SHERRY, fireman ALLI- SON, engine 1502, train 10, Newburg t o St, Louis, AprFI 30, handled 1,560 passenger ca t miles, burned 1,209 gallons ofl, perrormance .77 gallon per passenger car mile.

Engineer ELDER, fireman THOMP- SON, engine 1512, train 10, Newburg to St. Louis, ApriI 25, handled 1,560 passenger car miles, burned 905 gal-

lons oil, perCormance .58 gallons per passenger car mile.

Engineer H. R. SMITH, flreman 8. B. SMITH, engine 41, train 33, Linden- wood to Newburg, April 13, handled 245,549 gross ton miles, burned 19 tons coal, performance 155 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles. ~ h 8 name crew on April 14th handled 302,935 gross ton miles, Newburg to Lindenwood for a performance of 145 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Engineer C. W. TEAK, Fireman W. 0. DAUGHERTY, engine 58, train 32, Newburg to Lindenwood, April 15, handled 318,321 gross ton miles, burned 20 tons coal, performance 125 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Engineer W. T. OSBORNE, fireman C. D. DAVIS, engine 34, train 36, New- burg to St. Louis, April 17, handled 345,718 gross ton miles, burned 19 tons coal, performance 110 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Lebanon Sub: Engineer CARTER, fireman MOORE, engine 1518, train 38, Springfleld to Newburg, April 22, handled 195,000 gross ton miles, burned 1,411 gallons oil, performance 7.1 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Engineer MILLEKEN, fireman M I L LER, engine 1514, train 4, Springfield to Newburg, April 28, handled 1,080 passenger car miles, burned 907 gallons oil, performance .83 gallons per passenger car mile.

Engineer A. A. McCELLAN, fireman E: UNGER, engine 1515, train 10, Springfield to Newburg, April 13, handled 1,680 passenger car miles, burned 1,008 gallons oil, performance .60 gallons per passenger car mile.

Springfield Sub: Engineer HUFF- MAN, fireman MATHEWS, engine 1504, train 5, Springfield to Monett, April 9, handled 440 passenger car miles, burned 302 gallons oil, performance .69 gallons per passenger car mile.

Engineer BROWN, fireman FRED LANE, engine 1516, train 3, Spring- field to Monett. April 13, handled 484 passenger car miles, burned 385 gallons oil, performance .79 gallons per passenger car mile.

W E S T E R N DlV lS lON Perry Sub: Engineer DOREMUS,

fireman YOUNGMAN, engine 1325, Enid to West Tulsa, April 8, handled 224,640 gross ton miles, burned 1,790 gallons oil, performance 8 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Engineer MacFARLINE, fireman THOMPSON, engine 1326, Enid to

West Tulsa, May 6, handled 227,350 gross ton miles, burned 1,530 gallons oil, performance 63 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Englneer COLLINS, fireman DECK- ER, engine 1329, Enid to West Tulsa, May 7, handled 213,360 gross ton miles, burned 1,500 gallons oil, performance 7 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Engineer DATE, fireman BENECKE, engine 1329, Enid to West Tulsa, May 5, handled 223,920 gross ton miles, burned 1,600 gallons oil, performancd 7.1 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

S O U T H W E S T E R N DlV lS lON Cherokee Sub: Engineer RENO,

fireman SWIFT, engine 4146, train 438, West Tulsa to Monetf May 8. handled 600,948 gross ton miles, burned 3.424 gallons oil, performance 6.8 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Engineer DODD, flreman GADDY, engine 4114, train 438, West Tulsa to Alton, Way 7, hahdled 266,390 gross ton miles, burned 1,740 gallons oil, performance 6.5 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

NORTHE,RN D lV lS lON Kansas City Sub: Engineer L. A.

BUCKNER, fireman JESSE MILLER, engine 4208, train third 131, Kansas City to Ft. Scott, April 24, handled 321,749 gross ton miles, burned 13 tons coal, performance 8 1 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Engineer R. E. ALEXANDER, fireman M. 0. BENNETT, engine 4216, train 130, Ft. Scott to Kansas City, April 17, handled 462,000 gross ton miles, burned 15% tons coal, perfdrm- ance 67 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Engineer WM. COOPER, fireman G. HIGHFIDLD, engine 4,219, train 130, Ft. Scott to Kansas City, May 9, handled 467,280 gross ton miles, burned 131h tons coal, performance 59 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles.

S O U T H E R N DlV lS lON Memphis Sub: Engineer HAL-

STEAD, fireman WYATT, engine 4217, train extra north, Yale to Thayer, April. 24, handled 458,000 gross ton miles, burned 15% tons coal, performance 69 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Engineer . PHILLIPS, fireman ED- WARDS, engine 4200, train 131, Thayer to Yale, April 16, handled 449,- 000 gross tqn miles, burned 14 tons coal, performance 62 pounds per 1,030 gross ton miles.

Engineer FISHER. fireman SAND- ERS, engine 4206, train 135, Thayer to Yale, March 29, handled 485,000 gross ton miles, burned 11 tons cod, performance 45 pounds per 1,000 l rose ton miles.

Willow Springr Sub: Engineer MORRIS, fireman MACK, engine 4136, train extra south, Springfield to Thayer, Aprll 16, handled 231,000 gross Con mlles, burned 10 tons coal, performance 86 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Columbus Sub: Engineer REY- NOLDS, fireman HUFF. engine 1615, train 931, Amory to Magnolia, April 7, handled 538,000 gross ton miles, burned 12 tons coal, performance 45 pounds per 1.000 gross ton miles.

RIVER DIVISION St. Louis Sub: Engineer CAMP-

BELL, fireman CABLE, engine 1053, train 806, Chaffee to St. Louis, April 15, handled 1,152 passenger car miles, burned 918 gallons oil, performance .79 gallons per passenger car mile.

Engineer JOHNSON, fireman NA- TIONS, engine 1019, train 802, Chaf- fee to St. Louis, March 10, handled 852 passenger car miles, burned 1,113 galloils oil, performance 1.5 gallons per passenger car mile.

Chaffee Sub: Engineer J O H N CURTIS, fireman CHRISTIE, engine 1015, train 808, Memphis to ChaKee, April 24, handled 810 passenger car mlles, burned 695 gallons oil, performance -87 gallons per passenger car mile.

Engineer WM. WELKER, fireman SLAYDEN, engine 4023, train 838, Memphis to Chaffee, April 12, handled 473,700 gross ton miles, burned 13 tons coal, performance 68.8 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles.

TEXAS LINES S. F. & T. Sub: Engineer G. 0.

WYATT, fireman D. B. MASON, engine 733, train 34, Ft. Worth to Sher- man, April 2, handled 90,725 gross ton miles, burned 549 gallons oil, performance 6 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

F. W. R. G. Sub: Engineer J. G. QUINN, fireman DAN CHEATHAM, engine 1243. train extra north, Brown- wood to Ft. Worth, April 8, handled 148,074 gross ton miles, burned 1,435 gallons oil, performance 9.7 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

E ~ g i n e e r JAMES HOGUE, fireman A. B. BROWN, engine 740, train extra north, Menard to Brownwood, April 10, handled 89,698 gross ton miles, burned 773 gallons oil, performance 8.6 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

Engineer G. A. MADDEN, fireman J. J. MARTIN, engine 722, train extra north, Whiteland to Ft. Worth, April 18, handled 142,037 gross ton miles, burned 1,512 gallons oil, performance 10.6 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles.

ST. LOUIS TERMINAL April 28-Engineer TANCELL. fire-

man WITTENBURG, switch foreman W. S. COOK, engine 3739, perrormance 83 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

April 28-Engineer BROGAN, fireman TAFF, switch foreman A. J. MAXLEY, engine 3752, performance 83 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

May 11-Engineer POPE, fireman HYNES, engine foreman FRANK OTT, engine 3750, performance 98 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

May 3-Engineer JAS. MOORE, fireman R. DAVIS, engine foreman L. FEWLER, engine 3751, performance 98 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

May 15-Engineer W. ABLE, fireman CHAS. MINOR, engine foreman CHAS. COX, engine 3747, performance 83 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

TULSA TERMINAL April 3-Engineer ALLRED, fire-

man ALEXANDER, engine 984, performance 129 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

April 3-Engineer HARRISON, fireman GEDDINS, engine 1229, performance 115 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

-4pril 3-Engineer PRESCOTT, flreman DUCKWORTH, engine 1229, performance 131 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

April 3-Engineer CRONEN, flreman HUBBARD, engine 3803, performance 108 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

FT. SCOTT TERMINAL April 23-Engineer M'cCRUM, fire-

man WHITE, engine 3736, performance 97 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

April 22-Engineer RUNYON, fireman KITCHEN, engine 3737, performance 106 pounds per switch locomotive mile.

ANOTHER VETERAN An old switch key recently sent to

the office of the Frisco iMagaziste has lent itself well to the conservation measures adopted in the present day. It has been in active service for forty- seven years, to the personal knowl- edge of its last owner.

The key belonged to W. A. Franks, bridge carpenter, of Sherman, Texas. Mr. Franks turned i t back to the store department, worn out, in May. 1931. H e said that on May 1, 1904, he was sent to the Southwestern division to relieve the bridge foreman there, and this bridge foreman gave him this Frisco standard switch key and told him that he had been using i t . for twenty years. This would mean that the key had been in active service for a t least forty-seven years, and perhaps longer.

I AGENCY CHANGES 1 - - -

The following were installed permanent agents at the stations which follow thelr names:

Vern L. Stocker, Everton, Mo., May 11. Emory Trotter, Crescent, Mo., May 11. George M. Doggett, Fairland, Okla., May 11. Chauncey M. Whirlow, Hackett, Ark., May 7. Oliver C. Bea- vers, Portia, Ark., May 6. John R. Taggard, Seymour, Mo., May 4. Al- fred H. Hughes, Walnut Ridge, Ark., May 7. Forest C. Pepple. Chaonia, Rfo., April 28. Frank A. Thomas, Combs, Ark., April 27. Thomas H. Lucy, Durham, Ark., April 29. Willie I<. James, Hunter, Mo., April 28. Wal- ter E. Guinn, Piedmont, Kan., April 27. George E. Mills, Qulin, Mo., April 29. Clyde B. Blevins, St. Paul, Ark., April 28. William D. Wilson, Avoca, Ark., April 16. Raymond L. Schmelz, Crescent, Mo., April 22. Leroy E. Henry, Fordland, Mo., April 11. Mrs. Susie L. Miller, Monmouth, Kan.. April 10. Edvard C. Kilpatrick, Ca- toosa. Okla., May 12. The following were installed tem-

porary agehta at the stations which follow their names:

Orvon G. Autry, Davenport, Okla., May 8. Jack J. Roberts, Riverton, Kan., April 26. Emory Trotter, Cres- cent, Mo., April 15. Robert D. Hud- gens, Poplar Bluff, No., April 21. Mrs. Mary E. Dean, Seventy-six, Mo., April 21. Fred Sweep, Everton, Mo., April 16.

Effective May 12, Casey, Okla., located on the Western division, Perry sub-division, M. P. 469.3, was closed.

Effective May 1, 1931, Sligo, Mo., located on the Eastern division, Rolla sub-division, Sligo branch, was closed.

Effective 12:Ol a. m., May 10, new Union Depot a t Tulsa, Okla., was opened. Earl E. Rineliart was installed permanent ticket and baggage agent. This is a joint agency with the A. T. & S. F., 31-K-T and St. L. S. F., controlled by the Tulsa Union Depot Company. With the opening of the new Union Depot the former depot ticket agency joint with the A. T. & S. F., with W. P. Kent, ticket agent, was closed.

C. R Catlin was installed permanent ticket agent, Tower Grove, Way 4.

Roy E Coons was installed temporary agent a t Walnut Ridge, Ark., April 25. H e had been handling the station since April 23.

Effective April 15, Christie, Okla., was closed a s a freight station, re- maining open a s a ticket only agency. John Bunyard was installed ticket agent.

J AMES hIILTON MULHSLL, locomotive engineer, Southwestern division, was retired March 31, hav-

ing reached the age limit. He was born March 8, 1861, a t Hodgensville, Ky., and attended the Kentucky public schools. He also went to Geths- man College one year. After working in various capacities for other roads, he entered the service of Frisco Lines October 11, 1901, a s a n engineer a t Monett, Mo., and remained in that position until retirement. He married Ollie V. Williams a t Killer, Texas, October 30, 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Mul- hall live a t 748 South Eddy, Fort Scott, Kan. They had no children. Continoous service of 29 years and 5 months entitles him to a pension allowance of $88.70 a month, effective Prom April 1. 1931.

JACOB SIMPSON HAMMERSLEY, pile driver engineer, Southwestern division, was retired January 31, 1931,

11 a v i n g reached the age limit. He was born a t Lo- gan, Ill., January 22, 1861, and entered the service of Frisco Lines in October, 1911, a s

i a B & B carpenter's helper a t Cement, Okla. He served on various divisions a s a B & B carpenter and

J. S . H.\MXElISLEY Dile driver ens.- - neer until retirement. H e married Miss Viola Coiner, a t Healton, Okla., in 1894, and to them were born four children, two of whoin a re living. Mr. and Mrs. Hammersley live at 1305 East Bryant, Sapulpa, Okla. Continu- ous service of 18 years and 3 months entitles him to a pension allowance of $20 per month, effective from Feb- ruary 1, 1931.

CHAR.LES CLIFFORD SANER, lo-

S i x Frisco Lixes veterax employes, with conrbitred service of 167 years and 3 nro>rtlts, were retired and placed on the Pemiorz Roll at a nreeting of the Board of Pe~zsiorrs, held April 15, 1931, at the St. Louis geiterul of ice .

Okla. H e was promoted to fireman August 4, 1904, and established seniority a s a n engineer May 80, 1908. serving in that position until retirement. He married Nola Richards a t Cherokee, Okla., June 30, 1907, and to them were born five children, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Saner live a t 118 South Maple street, Sa- pulpa, Okla. Continuous service of 27 years and 6 months entitles him to a pension allowance of $64.35, effective from April 1. 1931.

FRANCIS CARAHER LEA, agent- operator, Goltry, Okla., was retired March 31, having reached the a$e

limit. H e was born near Rolla, Mo., M a r c 11 6.

' ' - 1861, and was ed- 1 : In ' ucated in the public s c h o o l s of New Orleans. La. Before beginning h i s continuous service with Fris- co L i n e s , he worked for the K a n s a s C i t v

F. C . LEA Southern, the 1i. C. F. S. & S., Mis-

souri-Kansas & Texas Railroad, Iron Mountain, M. G . & 0. and the Midland Valley, serving those roads chiefly in the capacity of agent-operator. His first service with Frisco Lines was early in 1881, as extra agent-operator a t Leasburg, Mo., where he served a few weeks. On May 1, of that year, he re-entered Frisco service as agent- operator a t Stoutland, Mo. He worked a t numerous points on Frisco Lines, principally a s agent-operator. H e

MARK LAWLIS, locomotive engineer, Southern division, was retired March 31, having reached the age limit. He was born March 2, 1861, a t Colum- bus, Ind., and was educated there. His first railroad work was as fireman on the A. & P., in 1886. He was promoted to engineer in January, 1888. H e left that road and worked for the M. 31. & G.. in Mexico. from 1890 until 1894, going from there to the Santa F e where he worked between Los Vegas and Albuquerque, N. Mex. H e entered the employ of the A. & C., which was later purchased by Frisco Lines, a s an engineer in 1902, running from Hugo to Ardmore, Okla. He also worked froin Hugo to Madill and in 1912, began working on a mixed train from Madill to Ardmore. In 1928 he was transferred to the Southern division, where he remained until retirement. H e married Bessie Cook a t Columbus, Ind., March 21. 1900. They had no children. Mr. and Nrs. Law- lis live a t Amory, Miss. Continuous service of 27 years and 10 months entitles him to a pension allowance of $53.55 a month, effective from April 1. 1931.

EDWARD WATTS HOLCOMBE, clerk, zone auditor's office, Memphis, Tenn., was retired March 31, having reached the age limit. He was born March 8, 1861, a t Charlottesville, Va., and was educated there in a private school and in the s tate university. He entered the service of Frisco Lines in November, 1888, a s a clerk in Kansas City. H e worked in various positions in the local freight office a t Kansas City and Memphis and was chief revising clerk a t Memphis during the last twenty-five years of his service. He married Mary AIacFarland a t Kansas City, July 3, 1900. They had no children. Mr. and Mrs. Holcombe live a t 1162 Englewood, AIemphis,

Continuous service oE 42 years and 4 months entitles him to a pension allowance of $70.25 a month, effective April 1, 1931.

comotive engineer, Southwestern di- married Miss Olive Honor Nichols in vision, was retired February 9, 1931, June, 1887, a t Seneca, Mo., and to because of total disability. H e was them were born two daughters, both born a t West Salem, Ohio, January 1, of whom a r e living. Mrs. Lea is de- 1883, and was educated in the public ceased. Mr. Lea lives a t Muskogee, schools of Ohio and Indiana. After Okla. Continuous service of 21 years ISAAC BENSON engaging in various kinds of work, he and 11 months entitles him to a pen- ISAAC BENSON, pensioned travel- entered the service of Frisco Lines sion allowance of $28.60 a month, ef- ing freight and passenger agent, died July 10, 1903, building fires a t Sapulpa, fective from April 1, 1931. May 5. He was born October 12,

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1867, a t Indianapolis, Ind., and attended school there. At the age of 18 he began work in a furniture store. He later became stenographer for several manufacturing concerns in Chicago, and served in the freight office of the C. & N. W. railroad a t Chicago and also served the C. R. I. & P. in the capacities of stenographer. ra te clerk and chief clerk in St. Louis. and later a s freight solicitor with headquarters a t Louisville, Ky. He entered the servlce of Frisco Lines on January 1, 1904, a s a freight solicitor a t Louisville, Ky. He was appointed traveling freight agent a t Cincinnati, January 1, 1910, and February 15, 1911, he wan made commercial agent a t Indianapolis. The Indianapolis agency was closed in 1917, and following that date he held various PO- sitions, including service agent, freight traffic department, St. Louis; traveling freight agent, Memphis, and traveling freight and passenger agent a t Cincinnati, the position he held until March 15, 1928, when he was retlred because of total disability. He married Rachel Smith in 1892, and to them was born one daughter. His pension allowance was $45.45 a month and during his lifetime he was paid a total of $1,543.30.

-- W I L L I A M L A W R E N C E B U T L E R WILLIAM LAWRENCE BUTLER,

pensioned passenger conductor, died April 17 a t the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. E. Morris, i n Puente, Calif. H e was born June 25, 1854, a t Augus- ta, Ohio, and entered the service of the old Memphis Lines as a brakeman in September, 1895. He was later promoted to conductor and served in that capacity until Decem- ber 14, 1923, when he was retired because of total disability. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Martha E. Butler. His pension allowance was $20.70 a month and during his lifetime he was paid a total of $1,821.60.

A N D R E W J. REDMON ANDREW J, REDMON, section fore-

man, Seneca, Mo., died in St. Louis while on the way to the Frisco hospital there April 30. H e was born in St. Louis County, Mo., March 14, 1863, and a t the age of 18 began railroad work a s a section man and three years later was promoted to section foreman. Nearly all of the remainder of his railroad career was spent in that capacity in the service of various roads. He has been employed by Frisco Lines during the past eighteen years. In 1889 he married Ida Hannah and .to them were born one son and three daughters, all of whom are living except one daughter. Mrs. Ida Redmon died a number of years ago. and on July 4, 1907, he married Mrs.

Mary Lewis, of Stonewall, Okla., and to them were born three sons and four daughters, all of whom are living. H e is also survived by his second wife. Funeral services were conducted a t the Baptist church of Ritchey, Mo., May 2, the pastor, the Rev. Luther Carlin, officiating. The pall bearers were Mr. IV. G. Mullens. agent, Neosho, Mo., and the following employes of the Ritchey section: George Ritter, Ben English, Virgil Jones, Judge Clevinger and Charles Armstrong. Among the Frisco employes in attendance were Frank Rus- sell, roadmaster of the Cherokee sub division; .Charles Slankard, foreman of 'the Racine section and two of his workers, Jesse and Ernest Buzzard, and nearly all of the employes of the Eitchey section. The burial took place in the I. 0. 0. F. cemetery near Xew- tonia, Mo.

W I L L I A M BARTON GREEN WILLIAM BARTON GREEN, pen-

sioned conductor, died a t the White Memorial hospital, Huntington Park, Calif., May 1. He was born July 4, 1863, a t St. Louis, Mo., and was first employed by Frisco Lines as freight and passenger conductor on the Southwestern division in October, 1902, and served in that capacity until March 21, 1923, when he was retired because of total disability. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Viola V. Green. His pension allowance was $30.65 a month and during his lifetime he was paid a total of $2,850.45.

H A R R Y D O U T H A T HARRY DOUTHAT, Frisco conduc-

tor, residing a t 310 East Central street, Springfield, died suddenly a t Clinton, Mo., Wednesday noon, May 6, a s his train was passing through that town. Physicians who examined him said death was due t o heart trouble caused by indigestion. He entered railway service as a brakeman on the old K. C. S. in 1901. In 1903 he was promoted to passenger conductor and remained in that position until his death. He is survived by his widow. Mrs. Anna Douthat, and three children, Dr. Robert Douthat, of Great Lakes Naval Station, Chicago; Max- ine, a school teacher, and Carol, student a t Springfield high school.

GEORGE WASHINGTON BARTON GnORGE WASHINGTON BARTON

(colored), pensioned box packer, died a t Covington, Tenn., May 15. H e was born a t Marion, Ark., March 10, 1859, and a t the age of nine began working as a house boy. After engaging in several kinds of work, he entered the service of Frisco Lines a t Memphis, Tenn., September 16, 1887, coaling

and hostling engines. All of his service was in the Meniphis terminal, coaling and hostling engines, coach cleaning, box packing and super- vising a box packing gang. H e was retired March 31, 1929, having reached the age limit. On February 22, 1880. he married Jince Bloodsoe. His first wife died, and on August 25, 1905, he married Josie Watkins. They had one daughter, Ruth, born February 27, 1909. His second wife died several years ago. His pension allowance was $49.70 a month and during his lifetime he was paid a total of $1,242.50.

DELBERT T I F F A N Y DELBERT TIFFANY, bill and

voucher clerk, office of division accountant, Fort Scott, Kan., died a t his

home a t 5:00 a. m., May 4, a t the age of 43 years. His illness was of s h o r t duration, termiiiating in a n embolism of the brain. "Bert," a s he was familiarly k n o w n, entered the service of the Frisco April 1, 1907, h a v i n g worked a t Spring-

field, Birmingham, St. Louis and for the past two years in Fort Scott, Kan. He leaves a host of friends on the Frisco system who will mourn his untimely death. He is survived by his aged mother, a son, 13 years of age, four brothers and four sisters.

CASUALTIES DECREASE 33.8% Total casualties on Frisco Lines de-

creased 33.3 per cent during April, and 28.7 per cent during the first four months of this year, both in comparison with the corresponding periods of last year, according to the monthly statement on the subject issued May 13 by H. W. Hudgen, director of accident prevention.

Casualties among employes decreased 43.8 per cent during April, and 38.1 per cent during the first four months compared with like periods in 1930. Among the different depart- ments, the greatest reductions was shown in the transportation department, amounting to 54.8 per cent during April, and 42.8 per cent during the first Pour months. Maintenance of way was second with a 40 per cent decrease in April, and 40.9 per cent decrease during the first Pour months of the year.

Aniong the various classifications of non-employes, the greatest reduction was among passengers-a decrease of 64.7 per cent, both for April and the first Pour months.

B EFOBE school was out when mother began to talk about a vacation In the Ozark mountains,

i t seemed ages away to Buddy and Sister then. But now school was out and the clothes were all packed nicely in the sultcases and a trunk, and Mother, Dad, Buddy a n d Sister were seated on one of the Frisco's fine trains, en route to the mountains.

The trip held more than the usual amount of interest for these two youngsters. They had spent a summer a t grandmother's farm, and a few weeks with their Uncle Frankr in Kansas, but to think that they would get to spend two wh'ole weeks In the mountains! Bnddy and Sister had never seen a mountain.

"Wbnder if there a r e bears on it," sald Buddy.

"Maybe, and maybe there are a lot of snakes. I hate snakes," said Sister.

But a t las t the journey came to an end. They alighted from the train a t 4:00 p. m. and were met by a kindly old man who drove a big old-fashioned surrey. Mother and Dad smiled a t each other as they noted the eupres- sions on the faces of the two children. They had , never ridden in a surrey, and their anticipation was keen.

"You folks should enjoy your s tay here," the old driver said after awhile. "I always bring the guests out in this rig because the roads a re a little rough, but your cabin is back at the foot of a mountain, where the air is the best, and the roads won't accomo- date a Car only so tar. I left orders to leave the trunk a t the crossroads store, and I'd call for it tonight."

"Is the mountaln big?" asked Buddy. "You bet it Is, Son," said the driver.

"It'll take you most all day to go up." "I wish it would take two," said

Sister. But finally, after rldtng through

lovely wooded groves, and along a n old wagon trail. they came to a spaci- ous old farm house, with small cabins grouped wound it. As a back-

-ground%o the home, a typical Ozark mountain rose in grandeur, i ts ridge

> dotted with dogwood and spruce. The -sun, which had gone down over the mountain, left the scene wrapped in a grey hBe.

/ Alighting a t the farmhouse, the driver carried their bags to a lovely little cabin of three rooms and Buddy and Sister eyed each room with delight.

And then one afternoon the man who had driven them up from the station came over to call. He asked Buddy if he had ever been Snipe hunting, and winked a t Buddy's Dad.

"No, but I can shoot and I brought my air rifle with me," said Buddy. "What is a Snipe?" he added.

"Well sir." said the driver, good naturedly, "a Snipe is a little animal about like a squirrel. When dark comes he tries to find places to hide in, and he'll jump most anything to get off the ground where the big ani- mals won't get him and where he can be warm. Now the way to catch them is for Sister and your Dad and I to go out and round a few up and we'll put you up here back of the house and give you a sack, and you catch them as we run them around."

"Are they good to eat?" said Buddy. "Well, I never heard of anybody

eating them. We'll let all we catch loose in the morning," the man answered. "Now go and get your rifle and we'll go."

But it happened that Mother was sitting on the porch of the little cabin and she heard the conversation. Go- ing inside she told Buddy that there was no such a n animal a s a Snipe and she and Buddy would play a good joke on the other three and for Buddy to carry out the plans and then to slip into the house and they would go to bed and the joke would be on Sis- ter, the driver and Dad.

Buddy, his slight disappointment overrun by his desire to turn the joke, grabbed his rifle and went outside.

"But I thought you said we would let them out in the morning," he said. "What do I need with the rifle?"

"Well, it's just in case you get scared and when you find you're catching too many, just shoot it off and we'll quit rounding them up."

And so they started off toward the wood back of the big farmhouse. They placed Buddy at a certain spot and the three of them left him there, holding a huge sack which was supposed to soon be filled with Snipes.

< . / \\ NO^ we'll have some fun G i t h those hree," she said. "You and I will just go in and go to ,bed. It's 9 o'clock anyway and we'll see how long they will play this game."'

And Buddy, chuckling to himself. went to bed, but not to sleep. Mother and he listened for a long time, but the three did not return, It must have been a t leaal midnight when they heard Dad call Buddy's name. And then before very long he came rushlng into the house.

"Mother, have you seen Bud?" h e asked excitedly. "We've kinda lost him." "Why yes," answered Mother. "He's

been in bed tor hours." And if Dad said anythfng, Mother

and Bnddy couldn't hear it, but he went out on the porch and soon s h e heard the three of them laughing and then Sister and Dad came in and went to bed without a word.

hTor was anything sald about it all the next day. The second day they packed up for home. How they hated to leave that lovely little vacation spot, but Dad had to get back t o work.

It wasn't until they were on the train that .the subject of Snipes came up again, and to this day Dad accuses Mother of puttZng Buddy up to it, although Buddy said i t was his own idea.

Anyway, the eon&xtor was a Mend of Dad's. As he came to take up the tickets, Buddy casually remarked, "Oh Mr. Wright, get my Dad to tell you about that big Snipe hunting trip he had ! "

Mother looked out the window, a smile on her lips, and Dad said, "Well. I guess I'll go up and have a smoke." And he went down the aIsIe with the conductor.

Nobody knew what he toId him, but when he had left Buddy turned to his Mother and said, "Mother. you're just great. And let's come here again next year and bring Dad and let him hunt some more Snipes.''

"We'll try to get him back at least," Mother said,. as the trafn sped on, taking them away from One of the most pleasant vacation spots which they had ever known.

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FRISCO CHILDREN No. 1-J. W. Clark, wandRon o f John L. Clark, section

foreman, Hancock, Mo. Z-Glda Lee Fyfle, daughter of Ralph Fyfle, F r i ~ c o employe, Northem division. S-Bur1 Russell. Jr., son o f J. B. Russell, switchman, Memphis, Tenn. 4-Robert Blessman, son of William Blessman, stoker helper, K m m City, MQ. 5--tXoda Lloya and Tom, Jr., daughter and son of T. R. Jackdm. chief clerk to mmter mechanic, Pap*, Tex. 6- G. L. Wyatr, Jr., age years. son o f H. Wya t t , section fore- m m , Rochelle, Tex. 7-Walter Eugene Marsh, son of Walter Mavsh, roadmoster. Pittsburg. Kans. 8-E. A. Harlin, agent, Pocahontas. Ark.. and son. Elmer. Jr. 9-Alberta Harlan and Evertt ~ a r k n , JT.. children or Evertt Harlan, machinfst, Linden- . wood. Mo.

/

Open Session "I was told you entertained your

neighbors informally last night." "Yes, I had a quarrel with my hus-

band on the front porch."

A L L W E T "How dld you l ike Venice?" "I only stayed a few days. The

place was flooded."

H A D T O B E R E M O V E D Titeatre-Goer: "Usher, I can't find

anythi,~g about the play in this pro- gm.nt.9"

Usher: "Sorry. sir, btrt w e had to make roova for tzvo I ~ C W ads."

More Than Usual Teacher: "Willie, how many bones

have you in your body?" Willie: "About nine hundred." Teacher: "That's a great many more

than I have." Willie: "Well. you see I had sar-

dines for lunch."

A N T I Q U E A D V I C E You let that 7i~idder Jonrs alo~ze,

Shr's too tarnatio~t fly; I.Vlten she sets i n her rasg chair,

She allus rocks so high.

THAT'S RIGHT "I'm cutt ing quite a figure,'' said the

chorus g i r l as she sat on a broken bottle.

A n Appetizing Story Customer: "Waiter, there's a fly in

my ice cream." Waiter: "Let him freeze and teach

him a lesson. The little rascal was in the soup last night."

R E M E I M B E R Yov. can firrd whatever you want zvhen

you don't waxt i t , by looking where it wouldn't be if you did want if.

Gangway 1 Agitated Passenger: "I'm sure that

was a human being we ran over." Bus Driver (in heavy dust) : "Ah

good! Then we're still on the main road all right."

B Y T H E WAY- The horse flies on the Ark must

have had a heck of a good time-a horse apiece!

Perhaps "In a battle of tongues, a

can hold 'her own." "Yes, perhaps she can, but she never

does."

A G O O D A N D BAD ANGLE "However old a man is," says a

psychologist, "he can always derive pleasure f rom watching a t ra in steam out o f the station." And le t us add, unless of course, he intended catching it.

P A R D O N ! Ar~ditor: "Nozo, let's see yonr pink

slips." Feminine Clerk : "Sir !"

W i l l Rogers Says- "It's a queer world! Remain silent

and others suspect that you are ignor- ant-talk and you remove all doubt of it."

"Keep both eyes open for the little things. The big things you see with one eye closed."

"Stone IIountain is the rock which California threw a t Florida and it landed a little short of the mark."

D U M B AT LEAST H c zvas a stranaer in the neighborhood

a id had bec~t brorrght to a dance at the local dmf-and-drrn~b hospital by an old frirnd, thr doctor. " H o w on earth can I ask a deaf and dumb girl t o dance?" he asked, a trifle ai~riously.

''Jltst sirtile and bow to her," replied the doctor.

S o the young ma)z picked out a pretty girl and bowed and smilrd, and she bowed and m i l e d , and away they da~aced. They danced not o d y one dance, but three, nnd he was on the point of bow- ing and sntiling for another when a strange 7rmn afiproaclred Itis partner and said. soulfully:

"I say, darling, when are w e going to have another dance. It's almost an Itour since I had one wi th yorc."

" I know, dear," answered the girl. "but I don't know h o w to get away from this deaf-artd-dtcnrb fellow!"

Not So Bad "I've got a pretty distasteful job

before me," remarked the genealogist. "Xrs. Newrich employed me to look up her family tree and I've got to in- form her that one of her relatives was electrocuted."

"That's nothing to worry about," said his friend. "Just write that the man in question occupied the chair of applied electricity a t one of our public institutions."

O N E W A Y H e had had his photograph taken nnd

zvlte~t the proofs carnr he showed tlteira to his ,wife.

"Oh, look, yorc Rave only one buttort on your coat!" she exclaimed.

"Thank heaven!'' he replied, "you've noticed it at last. That's w h y I had the photo taken."

I N A L I T T L E W H I L E "What was the excitement down at

the crossing?"

"Jinx t r ied to beat the express t o the crossing."

"Did he get a-cross?"

"No, but he will, just as soon as the tombstone maker can finish it for him."

A Strange Anlmal Telegram sent by a farmer to Irish

constabulary barracks: "Gray motor passed here killed a cow containing four gentlemen and two greyhounds, one of which was a clergyman."

A G O O D DEFINITIOI \~ A nroder,, girl i s one w h o can weet

tltr wolf at the door and come otct wi th a ftlr coat.

A T T H E BORDER "Well:' said the Customs lnspector

a t the Canadian border t o the dusky dr iver of the anclent Ford, "Have you any dutiable stuff?"

L4Nor sah," said the dusky driver. "I got me a couple bottles o' gin, bu t 'at aint no duty. 'At's a pleasure."

Notes From the General Chairman B y H . E. BURGESS

ACOh'E, Local No. 31, was visited on April 18. Brother S. P. Webb. president of Local No. 31, again

expressed his deep appreciation of having an opportunity .of visiting North Shop on the occasion of attending our ninth annual convention. It is a pleasure to learn that one is so deeply appreciative of the favor, as was conferred by Local No. 1 in taking the members of the convention on this short sightseeing tour, and giving visitors an opportunity to know under what conditions other me- chanics are working. Brother Webb offers the suggestion that each convention include a visit to the Spring- field shops, whicb is indeed a suggestion of merit and may be made possible to a larger degree than has been the order heretofore. We learn to do our work by seeing how others do theirs.

-- Stopped at Tulsa on April 15 and

found Brother John White and wife had gone to New Mexico to visit their daughter, who was ill. Learned later tbe young lady was much improved and had returned to Tulsa with her parents. Although I had a very pleasant visit with Brothers Price, Phillips, Moody and Johnson, who report everything going along in an easy way and asking for nothing but a n increase in business and a chance to get a "whack" a t it.

Fort Scott on 23. Had a very cor- dial invitation from President Jarboe to attend a party and lunch but on account of prior engagements it was impossible to be present. However, we met in a special meeting in the assembly hall a t the depot, where we discussed seniority and working conditions. I shall long have pleasant memories of my first visit to Fort Scott and attended a "Ship by Rail" meeting in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium. This was a gathering of merchants and rail workers of every road and of every craft, where much good was done for all concerned.

At Kansas City on April 22. This did not happen to be a meeting date

for Local So . 4, but it does not have to be a meeting night to see and talk with the men. Division Chairman and Mrs. Ralph Fyffe brought out the new automobile, as per notes of May issue, and "boy." it is some boat. If these good folks don't go some this summer it will be a mistake-and go they should. Gas is cheap, the drives superb and best of all, lots of good friends who will be ready to go along. Ralph is planning to go to Chaffee where there is real fishing, so look out for a big fish fry a t Kansas City when he returns.

Hugo, Okla., Local No. 20, on May 5. Tbis happened to be the date set aside on which the Hugo schools had their "May Day exercises," which were held at 5 : 3 0 p. m. a t the Fair grounds. This exhibition appeared to the writer to have been attended by every citizen-future and present-of Hugo. The program was very appropriate and splendidly staged. When the last stunt was over, and the four May Poles were wound-we could not quite suppress a justifiable rule of pride in tbe thought that it was the taxes paid by the Frisco railroad and its resident men-almost one-half of the total school tax-that made this event possible. Truly a concrete example of the value of the railroad to Hugo's culture and pleasure. But we also drove over Highway No. 70 and noted scores of places in this new slab where the trucks had broken it down; many places twenty feet long by five feet wide where the slab was broken into small pieces and pushed out of the roadway on to the shoulder of dump. We railroaders helped to finance this road a s well a s we did the schools; and shall expect to have to help to re-pave it. Oh! we tax- payers! We a re patient but it does not seem fair to have our competitors destroy our monuments of thrift, and to deprive us of the works we have erected for the pleasure of our citizens a t such a cost of sweat and grime. It is not a matter of record that the trucks who destroyed our highway, left even a dime to circulate in the channels of Hugo's trade.

And now the most notable social event of the season. Local No. 1, Springfield, felt indebted to Local No. 6, of Monett, and proceeded to cancel that debt. The party was held a t the American Legion hall. A sumptuous supper was served to eight hundred and fifty in the dining room a t 5:30 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., after which a program of fourteen especially selected numbers was given and after a few brief talks, a seven-piece orchestra took charge and kept it going a s long as anyone would stay to dance. About one hundred guests came from 310- nett, the management havjng put a car a t their disposal which arrived in Springfield on No. 4, a t 5:00 p. m., and returned on No. 1. All were sincere in their praise of the party and went home happy and tired and lay- ing plans for a return of the courtesy, which will take the form of a picnic, a t which every Frisco man within reach is hereby invited, tbe date of which has been set for dune 25. Space forbids going into detail of this party, but it was a huge success. Both locals feel themselves highly bene- fited for its having been given.

Local No. 2.5, Ft. Worth. A short call a t Fort Worth on April 14 , found all well and busy. It is reported that business conditions were easing some, and all hope for a good rally this summer. Mrs. Burgess was also a visitor a t Fort Worth and marveled a t its wonders a s revealed by a long drive through Fort Worth and suburbs as the guest of President and Nrs. Ferguson. A very interesting member of the party was the new Fergu- son baby, whose picture we hope to show in a near issue.

Local No. 26, Sherman, Texas. Had a very interesting visit with these men on April 13. Meeting was well attended, where the finest spirit of loy- alty prevailed, which was. made evi- dent by the number of short talks

.under head of good of the order. Mrs. Burgess was the guest of Mrs. B. B. Walker and Miss Ruth Walker during the meeting hours, and greatly enjoyed a drive about Sherman and Denison, sight-seeing the many beautiful features of the country. A visit to the shop was brief, but who could leave Sherman without a visit to the shop?

EMPLOYES RESCUE DOG Whlle the employes at the round-

house, Monett Mo.. were eat lng the i r lunch at t h e boon hour one d a y in January, t hey heard t h e barklng of a dog.

F o r a tlme t hey dld net glve it any par t icular notice, bu t the barks be- c a m e more insistent. So they inves- t igated, but were unable to find a dog in or near t h e roundhouse.

T h e next morning when they returned to work, t hey heard t h e ba rks again-coming f a r the r apar t . Af ter searching t h e grounds around t h e roundhouse, t hey happened near the overflow oil t a n k pi t a n d found a dog had fallen into t h e t a n k and had been vainly endeavoring to ge t ou t s ince t h e previous afternoon.

T h e y go t a ladder and o n e of the men climbed down into the t a n k and rescued t h e dog. T h e y vouch f o r the f ac t t h a t this dog will not be bothered with fleas. He was s o covered wi th oil, t h a t t h e color of h is coat could not be described.

"He w a s a mess!" one of t h e men said later. T h e y took h im in to t h e roundhouse where t hey wrapped him in gunny sacks. He was chilled through a n d completely exhausted a n d sank to a deep s leep f rom which he did not awaken for severa l hours.

W h e n h e finally awoke, t h e men brought h im warm milk and food, and according to t h e las t report , t hey found h im to be a collie a f t e r t hey go t h im cleaned slightly. He is completely recovered, now, a n d has adopted t h e roundhouse as his home, and of course daily receives a generous portion f rom t h e lunch baskets of h i s rescuers.

Husband: "If a man steals-no matter what-he will live to regre t it."

Wife (sweetly): "You used to s tea l k isses f rom m e before we were married."

Husband: "Well, you heard w h a t I said."

FRISCO MECHANIC FAMILY NEWS

WEST TULSA STORES DEPT.

TOXI MISHLER. Reporter

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mlllard. of Spring- field. Mo., while on their way to Texas. spent the day of April 26 with thelr son. Charles, of West Tulsa.

John Harris. thlrd trlck counterman. was absent May 8, account Illness.

Thos. H. Woolsey was conflned to his home several days this month, account of sickness.

Glenn V. Stone spent Mothers' Day. Hay 10th. 4 t h his parents a t Springfleld. Wn

PARIS, TEX. - W. B. PALMERTREE, RePorter

We a re glad to welcome Mr. Gum. yard clerk. back to Parls after a n illness of two months, and hope that he wlil soon regain his strength and be able to report for work.

We are indeed sorry to report the death. on the 18th of April, of one of our fellow employes. Bill Cooper. Mr. Cooper was only sick a short while and his death was a surprise to hls many friends and we extend our deepest sympathy to his loved ones.

The Frisco boys a t Parls now have a baseball nine that is hard to beat40me down and try us out, Hugo, or any other of you boys that want a game. Com- municate with M. L. Williams a t Paris. Texas. for a date. elther here or there. and we don't mean maybe. The members of the team a re a s follows: M. L. Williams, ticket clerk-operator: R. L. Williams, mechanic: C. S. McCord, ticket agent-operator : T. R. Jackson, clerk : W. B. Crawford, cashier: H. C. Taylor. agent ; Blllie Taylor, trucker : E. B. Xc- Gaha. yard clerk : L. B. Bell. boilermaker helper: B. C. Derrlck. chief clerk.

Paris Frisco Employes entertained the Hugo boys with a party a t the Lamar Country Club on May 2nd. There was a total of about one hundred couples there, and everyone had a big time.

MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT CHAFFEE, MO.

R. E. RICE, Reporter

General Chalrman *I. E. Burgess of the FAMC&CDE was a visltor to this department recently.

Among the graduates of the Chaffee High School, class of 1931, are the following: George Sample, son of Dr. G. A. Sample, local surgeon; Mary Helen Thornson. daughter of W. B. Thomson, retired mechanical department employe : Vesta Mae Lyle. daughter of Machinist J . M. Lyle; and Wallace Warner, son of Machlnlst J. A. Warner. Mary Helen Thornson is valedictorian of the graduating class, which numbers 31, 20 girls and 11 boys.

Car Carpenter Frank Grasser, has announced the arrival of a brand-new baby a t his home on Elliott Avenue.

Flreman T. E. Mlller. local chaltman. has been delegated to attend the Grand Lodge Convention. B, of L. F. Rr E.. a t Columbus, early In June. Mrs. Miller will accompany him.

W. H. Sainuels was a visltor in the -~ --- - - - ~

car department May 12th. Accident Preventlon Agent Harry Har-

rison attended the May mechanical department accident prevention meetlng a t Chaffee. May 6th.

Geo. Mc~fenna, chief clerk. is now the proud chauffeur of a six-cylinder four door sedan.

Miss Lucile Meidroth, daughter of Road Foreman J. S. Meidroth. Is spending her vacation In New York Clty.

We are sorry to learn of the death of Fred W. Blrd In the Clty Hospital a t St. Louls of double pneumonia. Mr. Bird was formerly employed in thls d e ~ a r t - rnent as car carpenter. Our sympathy Is extended to the famlly in thelr bereave- ment.

Machlnlst Apprentice Lional C. Jalrrett was transferred from Sprlngfleld West Shop to Chaffee, effective May 1st. We welcome Mr. Jalrrett to our midst.

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hubbard have as their guest her mother of Fort Scott.

F. G. Baker, electrical engineer, L. 0. Thommon and Jack Redvard S ~ e n t sev-

during Mr. Forster's s tay here. Needless bo say. their friends were glad to see them and how they will make many otGer vislta - ~ -

Mrs. A. W. Auhchon. wDfe of engineer. was called to Aurora, Ill., on account of Illness in the h n l l y .

Edwin Nixon. son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Nixon. was.awarde-3 s tar badne and two merlt badges a t the annual Disrtict Boy Scout Rally held a t Houck Field Stadium, Cape Glrardeau. before 3.000 persons. Edwin was awarded merit badges in public health and electricity.

JOPLIN, MO. - R. C. FLETCHER, Reporter

Among out-of-town visitors a t the roundhouse the last of April were Mr. Brandt. assistant mechanic: W. B. Berry, master mechanic: C. A. DeFrIes. division storekeeper: R. A. Watson, supervisor of special equipment; S. E. Melton, superintendent of B. & B. department.

We are glad to see J. W. Waterbery. bridge inspector. back on the job. He was in Joplin on the 4th of May.

Mr. Gilliland of Fort Scott is now the water service man In thls district with headquarters in Joplin He succeeds Ed. Wagner. who was transferred to work out of Neodesha.

Earl Lynch. englne water man and general all around man a t Cherryvale. was ulsiting here on April 28th.

The "Ship and Travel by Rail" Club met in the club room over the freight house on the 23rd of -4pril. A good crowd was out, but nothing llke there should have been. Things of vital interest to every rall employe In thls city come up a t each meetlng and it's up to us to support this club a t least with our attendance. Try and come out to the next meeting.

Meeting of the Frisco Employes' Club was held on May 7th. These meetings are real interesting and the club is really worklng good. Valuable Information is handed out each tlme. Come and hear for yourself. We have a real, live club. On April 17th the offlcers and committees met a t the freight house tn dlncuss plans for the club. If you attend one of these meetings you cannot help but boost the Frlsco.

Niel Wilson, incrpector a t the roundhouse. was cut OR on the 5th of May. The mechanical department suffered a severe "cut" in the approprtation for this month. necessitating the reduction of one man off the force and one-half time on Sunday. Jones, boilermaker, and Fletch- er, machinist. each work half day Sun- days, a s does Ed. Sharp. night machinist.

Mr. Rogers and Mr. Jealous, government inspectors. were here on the 6th of May and gave Joplln a clean sheet wlth the inspectors.

The Frisco family was increased by two ' people the past month. Two of Its employes became grandfathers.

Wm. E. Rhlnes, hostler a t the roundhouse, was one of the proud grandfathers. Wlllis Ray Rhines was born to Mrs. Leo Rhines. wife of the son of Wm. Rhlnes. on the 1st of May.

Vlrgil Black. formerly of the store department here, but now of Kansas City, is the other proud grandpa. Wm. Mor- rls Shaw was born on April 19th to Mrs. Wm. Shaw, daughter of Mr. Black. Both grandpas. both chlldren and thelr mothers a r e dolng flne.

Mrs. U. G. Boyd, wlfe of U. G. Boyd. a t the roundhouse, was called suddenly to Chanute, Ran.. on the 13th of May. on account of the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. Lou Webb.

Mr. Young, of the general manager's office. was in Joplin on business on the

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&I days In Chaffee rec6ntly. -

14th of May. John Forster. of Kansas City. snent a G. W. Moore. asslstant superintendent

L. C. Akln, counterman. has been suf- few days in Chaffee with hls old friend. of motive Wwer. in charge of the car rering lately wlth several bad boils and Uncle Bill Thomson. He and Mr. Thom- department, and M. BIcCaffrey, general carbuncles. son made a vlslt to the office and shor, car foreman. were here May 13th.

June, 1931 Page 37

A. 8. Abbott of Salem. Mo.. who was here on the 10th of May. visitfng hls brother-In-law. C. L. Seanor.

L. D. Slmpson returned to work April 27th after a long siege of rheumatlsm. His usual wide smile is evldence of vlc- tory.

Don't forget the boat trip June 17th. And wear your best bmster smlle.

The new traln 31 Is contlnulng a successful venture, arrlvlng dally on time and In most Instances ahead of schedule.

Adam Jura ta Is fllling the place of Oiler W. J. Webb whlle he is off account

ness wad taken up in order and some In- t e r e s t i n~ letters were read Prom Mr. Bur- gess. our general chairman.

Everyone agreed to do their work in keeplng up their part of the business.

Everyone has taken great Interest In seeing that our engines are A1 when they a re delivered.

M. T. Caughman was on a flshing tour last week-end. He reported a small catch, but as they were under size. he threw them back untll another season.

Graduation days &re here. Six Frlsco daughters and one Frisco

son graduate from high schQQls Bnd one Frisco son graduates from the University of Michkan. This is indeed a thlna to be proua of and we congratulate them all.

sickness. Alr Man August Hansen has waived

hls seniority In the frelght car department, preferring hls new posltion a t the Jefferson Avenue Coach Yards.

Car Repalrer E. F. Vance has ordered passes for hlmself and famlly, con- templating vlsits wlth relatlves and frlends In Texas and a t Kansas Clty.

Three cheers for April ! No personal lnjurles among the freight car workers

OFFICE O F AGENT PACIFIC, MO.

We belleve they were under welght as well as under slze.

Those flsh stories are always Interest- MACK COTHAM, Reporter

Clement Molllns, son of Denny Mulllns. engineer an the switcher a t PaciAc. Is In the Clty Hospital. St. Louls, account of a fractured arm, recelved In an automobile accldent May 3rd. W e sincerely hope Clement will be out soon.

Clayton Sandlfer. flreman. .of Newburg. has Alsplaced Roy Gallahorn on the switcher a t Paciflc.

John F. Glaze, switchman on the Pa- clflc swltcher. celebrated his 25th birthday. May 14th. Conductor Huckins presented hlm wlth a lovely red lollipop.

ing. There Is one from Mr. ~ l y d e Frazler. a machinlst laborer. who reports a flshlng experience wlth Mr. Charley Woods.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. a t St. Louls.

J. L. MORTON, Reporter

GENERAL YARDMASTER'S '

OFFICE-OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Supplyman J. L. Cowger and family

rislted wlth Mrs. Cowger's mother a t Anadarko, April 18 and 19. They report an enjoyable trlp and several "country feeds."

W. S. Melvin. rip track alrbrako man, went to El Reno. April 28th. on personal business.

Floyd Callls. coach cleaner. and family and Tom Sullivan motored to Turner Falls. May 2nd and stayed over May 3rd. They reported a nlce outlng.

Lee Decker, second shlft coach Inspec- tor, and family attended a blrthday dln- ner. ~ l v c n In honor of Mrs. Decker's brother. John Lyters. a t Edmond, Aprll 26th. Had a great time and a sumptuous spread a t noon day.

W. P. Myers, flrst shlft locomotive inspector. visited wlth his parents a t Sa- pulpa. May 2nd and 3rd. Mr. Myers. like all of us, likes to go back to the old home.

We extend our sympathy to Car In- spector C. H. Lawer and famlly, account of the death of Mrs. Lawer's father. U. S. Grant, which occurred Aprll 20th. ,Mr. Grant had lived here slnce 1900. H e had . been a clty peace officer the past 10 years.

R. C. Frederick worked. in Mrs. Law-

S. K. HORNUNG. Reporter Congratulatlons. "Burr" !

Of all thlnas--our agent. W. B. Mc- Evilly. a t Paciflc, has been elected presldent of the newly organized Lions Club. He's the blg Ifon's paw now. He extends an Invltation to all Llons to come to Paciflc June 8th for the Llons Club charter nlght. Big teed !

Uncle Billy Morrlll. of Paciflc, made a buslness trlp to Washington. Ind.

Miss Maud Snyder. roadmaster's clerk, at Paclflc. who has been o b account of the Illness of her father, returned to work May 18th. Durlng her absence Reglna James. of Sprlngfleld, relleved her.

Mrs. C. R. Sallee, wife of thlrd trick operator a t Paciflc, returned from the hospltal May 6th and is getting along very nicely.

Harrlson Wllls, passenger agent. St. Louls. attended the Lions Club meeting a t Paciflc. May 18th. to line up the boys for the Carthage Convention of the Lions International, May 25th.

Harry Essman. second trlck noerator a t Paciflc. Is sportlng a new Essex. We were expecting to see Harry In a new Chevrolet, but I t turned out to be a n Essex.

George hIinnlclc, former car distributor a t Oklahoma Cltv. and later aaent-over- ator a t Jones. 0kla.. has left the seriice of the Frisco and Is now in the grocery buslness, associated with his brother, Bob, a t Oklahoma Clty.

Brakeman W. C. Bryant was injured In a pecullar accldent a few days aao. Mr. Bryant was rear brakeman on train 432: traln stopped to take sldlng a t Dag~e t t . Okla.. and he ~ o t om caboose to flag. Just as he got off train and started back. the train backed up and Mr. Bryant was dragged under the caboose. -4t thls writing Nr. Bryant is aettlng along flne, no bones havlnp been broken, but he was severely brulsed.

We have had several changes in the clerlcal force the past few weeks. Flrst. Mr. Albert Swlndell. one of the oldest clerks on this division. resirned to enter the postal servlce. Mr. W. G. Fulks. Interchange clerk in thls office the past several years, bld In Mr. Swindell's vacancy as assistant cashier. Mr. J. W. Barkalow. second trlck yard clerk, bid In Mr. Fulk's vacancy. and Mr. L. M. Lee returned to Oklahoma Clty from Bris- tow as second trlck vard clerk.

Mr. Nat Burch, whd has been flrst trick. operator a t the east yard for the past three years, Is now second trlck operator a t Lawton. Okla.. the operator a t the east yard being dlscontlnued. We have no operators a t the east yard now. but send our wlre business by messenger to the Unlon Station.

Mrs. P. D. Sheehan. avife of General Yardmaster Sheehan, Mrs. R. S. Nance. wlfe of Conductor Nance, and several other Frisco people went to Tulsa May 12. to attend the openlng of the new Union Statlon there.

Chas. Vandlver. former rar clerk In t h e car foreman's offlce. Oklahoma Cltv.

er's place a t that time. J. N. Whlte. coach cleaner, returned to

work Aprll 22 after belng off sick about three weeks. Glad to see you back. John.

J. L. Cowger, supply man. ancl famlly. went fishlng on the North Canadlan, near Chlckasha. May 2 and 3. Jim reported a good catch, but we dldn't get the proof. W. A. Jackson, coach cleaner, visltecl

wlth hls mother and slster a t Sulphur

SOUTH TRAIN YARDS SPRINGFIELD, MO.

JESSE L. BRANDON. Reporter

Bud Yelvlngton. coach repair man. Is improving nlcely from a recent operation. Louls Bunch has been working for hlm.

Son of Frank J. Brown and his family of Emporla. Kan.. have returned home after vlsltlng in Sprlngfleld for some Httle tfme.

afrs. Jesse L. Brandon Is a t present in Claremore. Okla., taking the radlum water treatments.

Dorothy May Plttman, twelve, daughter of Walter Pittman, was honored wlth a party on a recent birthday. Arthough oonflned to her room by slckness, she enjoyed the party that was held on the lawn beneath her window. Twenty-two llttle frlends were entertained.

May 10. A very approprlate way to ob- serve Mothers' Day.

M. Hunter, machinist, and family spent Xay 2 and 3 with relatlves and frlends a t Carnagle. Pa r t of the tlme was spent flshlng In the Wasllita river. Quite a number of catflsh were vlctims of Mr. Hunter's angling prowess.

George Wrlght, rip track daborer. and famlly vlslted with Mrs. Wrlght's brother a t Norman May 10. W. R. Doster, mill man, and slster vls-

lted wlth a frlend near Yukon May 10. Ivan Reed, machlnlst and wiper, spent

May 2 and 3 with Mrs. Reed's parents a t Fayetteville. Ark.

Wanda. daughter of ye scribe. has been I11 several days from an attack of ma- laria. She returned to school May 12.

Mrs. G. C. Papin, wlfe of triple valve man, has been In the hospital for some tlme. She Is slowly Improving, but It wlll be some tlme before removal to the home. Mr. Papln's son, Emmlt. has just undergone another major operation for the removal of a tumor from his abdomen.

was a~v i s i t o r recently. . Mr. Vandiver i s now wlth the Natlonal Thrlft Company.

We have handled one clrcus and one carnival durina May. The 101 Wlld West Show loaded ancl moved vla Frlsco from Oklahoma City to Tulsa. May 4. and the Dodson World Fair Shows moved Oklahoma Clty to Claremore, enroute to Councll Bluffs. Iowa. May 1 4 . The 101 Show had 2 4 cars. ancl the Dod- son Shows had 30 cars.

P. D. Sheehan, general yardmaster. Is now grandpa, a son havlng been born to his son's wlfe a t Tulsa. Okla.. a few weeks ago.

LlNDENWOOIJ CAR DEPARTMENT

D. F. TOBIAS. Reporter

To YOU who scanned these pages last month for items of car department orlgin, we offer our most humble awloples. Will try not to let it happen agaln.

Car Inspector Herbert Schutte returned to duty April 27th after a vlslt tn Fort Worth and other Texas placcs of Interest. I t was hls good fortune to make the vlslt when the famous Texas Bluebonnet was in bloom.

Yard Oller Wm. J. Webb Is off duty, account the serlous illness of hls mother.

BACONE, OKLA. LOCAL NO. 31

He is dolng nlcely just now. T. J. Fahey. locomotive pointer, and

famlly opent May 3 ~ ~ l t h Mr. Fahey's slster a t Sherman. Texas. Mr. Fahey formerly worked for the Frlsco a t that ~o ln t . He met a number of old acaualnt- N. T. RISNER Reporter ances while there.

H. H. 'Grlggs, apprentice. went tlshlne north of the clty May 3. He broucht back qulte a string of the flnny trlbe.

Lacat No. Z 1 met the flrst Frlday nlght In May. Our local la 100 per cent. and we always have a good attendance. .Busi-

I\-. S. Melvin and Floyd Callis motored to Turner Falls May 10. Jus t had to take advantage of a n ideal afternoon for motoring.

Paul Purccll, boilermaker, underwent a n operation for the removal of an in- grown wisdom tooth. Said the operation caused him very little inconvenience.

We extend our sympathy to Lee Hor- der and family a t this time. account of the death of Mrs. Horder's mother, who passed a w a y N a y 16. Mr. Horclcr is a machinist a t the roundhouse.

W e a r e glad to report tha t Helen, 9 - sear-old daughter of John Cantrr.11, boilermaker. is s l o ~ l y recovering from on operation for appendicitis. She was stricken in February and is just now able to walk about.

Dcnce Howard. cellar packer on second shift. and family. visited with relatives and friends a t Francis May I ? and 12.

Lon DeJIott. coach painter. from Tulsa. is working here temporarily. doing some painting whirh will add greatly to the appearance of passenger t rains operatinq out of here.

L. E. Chancy. coach cleaner. expects to return to work May 21. H e has been away- from work since March for an operation for appendicitis. Glad to see you back. Lonnie.

A. K. Watters. coach yard a i r brake man. is planninp a short r a m t l o n a t Ft . Worth in the near future. Xlrs. Watters n-ill vlsit with relatives and friends a t Aldrich. Mo.. soon.

Wm. Burgess, maohinist, anrl family will vacation in California.

Rnrineer P. L. Pearson returned recently from a n extended trip in the North- west. Enjoyed his varatinn very mlich.

Engineer G. J. Westphal and famlly will vacation in the East. They exnert to stop a t St. J,ouis. Cincinnati. 1,cxinvtnn. K y . Kenova, W. Va.. and intermediate points. Not a bad tour.

Engineer G. J. Summers will go to Oakland. Los Angeles and San Diago for his vacation.

Enaincer W. 4. Gorman will varation in the A-orthwest, principnlly in Washing- ton . ..

Albert Chase. genial traveling instructor, was with us week of N a y 5. As f a r a s we Itnow hc found our records in excellent shape.

Trawl ing Oxweld Instructor Sharpe called on us hlav i 2 and 18. Mr. S h ~ r n e "brushes us up" on the flne points In thc use of the acetylene torch.

R. Sloan. t ravelinr oiecework checker. was with us N a y 1.1.. ~ x c e p t i o n s noteti were few.

Akster Nechanic R. B. Spencer. Gen- eral Car Foreman E. T,. Phelps and Chief Electrician C. L e Flaene called on us XIav 14. Quite a party for one day.

Wm. Temple. storemom clav counterman. motored to Love11 May 10 and returned the 11th. S a s s rrops in that region look ~ 0 n d e r f u l l y promising. 1XIr. Temple's daughter has been very sick, but is much imnroved a t this tlme.

S. D. Pollock. s toreroon~ trricker. is building a new house a t 2001 Northwest Thirtv-flfth street. A housewarming for "Dud" n-ill be in order soon.

0. S. XIomony, storekeeper. rests a part of each Sunday now. The former working arrangement kept him a t the storcroom the greater part of everv Sun- dav.

F. N. .Jones machinist, spent Sunday. May 17 . in Tulsa.

Joe Sims, coach cleaner, is the proud owner of a new Ford coupe. These model A Fords appeal to all of us.

The Frisco Baseball Club a t this point has developed winning ways : since being defeated in the season's opener. Here Is our record in the Twilight League to 'late.

Frisco. 4 : Film l*:schanae, 7. Frisco. 12 : Railway Express Co., 3. Frisco. 14 : Cotton Growers Club. 3. Frisco. 6 : Steff'ens Dairy. 1. Frisco. 6 : Film Exchange, 4. Frlsco, 7 : Phi Beti Chi Fraternity, 3. Frisco. 11 : Railway Express Co., 5. Out-of-town games : Frisco. 10 ; Lexlngton, 5.

F ~ i s c o , 8 ; Lrxinrton. 1. The latter clevm inninzs. "Bob" Ronner an(l Denny Howard

work alternate games in the box. with J a k e Kecrce catching. Gene Shor t r i d g ~ and Jim Norton formed the batteries in the out-of-town games.

We are, indeed, grateful to A. U. Lan- drum, state manager for the Old Colony Life Insurance Co.. with offlces located here, for presenting our club with twclve new uniforms. Thc shii ts bear the Frisco name on the front and the name of tile inhurance company on the back.

LOCAL NO. 19-MEMPHIS, TENN. - LARRY 1'. GLASS. Repor te r

C. J. Xil ler , machin is t i s d r iv ing a new F o r d coach.

XI. P. Reed. machin is t and d a u g h t e r s p e n t t w o w e e k s a t L o n g Beach. Cal.

J. R. Per ry , tool room a t t e n d a n t , h a s been on t h e s ick list.

Haro ld Wall. machin is t a ~ p r e n t i c e . - - h a s a new Whigpet coach.

Otto Ket tman. machinist a n d wife. a n d l i t t l e daughter . Way June . motored to Par i s . Tenn., a n d s p e n t a week w i t h relatives. They repor t a wonder fu l tr in .. .".

Nrs . C. C. Hall . wi fe a n d I l t t le son and d a u g h r e r of machinist a r e spending t w o w e e k s wi th h e r p a r e n t s in 3Iullins, S. C.

J. AI. JIeador, boiler inspector, h a s re turned a f t e r spending ten d a y s lnaf - i n g a round in Oklahoma City, Dallas and F o r t Wor th . Texas.

The B&B depar tment a r e recharg ing all the Are extinguishers a t Yale.

Geo. C a m ~ b e l l spent the l a s t of April a n d rhe first of May doing some work at Thayer . 310.

T h e r e h a s been a lot of pa in t ing go- i n g o n a round Yale and every th ing looks a lot bet ter . Geo. Campbell, w a t e r service man, h a s h i s place cleaned up, a n d painted everything.

Las t , b u t no t least , we had w i t h u s a t o u r las t class meeting, C. H. Ding- man, t rave l ing locomotive inspector . Mr. Dingman w a s in c h a r g e of the class. There were sixty-one attending this meeting. Everyone agreed th i s w a s a most in te res t ing class meeting, and w e a l l w a n t to t h a n k 1\11.. Ding- man. and w a n t h im to come aga in , and we a l l will be there. Af te r the c lass m e e t i n g t h e supervision a t Yale t rea ted a l l t h e men w i t h re f reshments a t t h e Yale Yard Cafe. Thanks .

LOCAL NO. 18-BIRMINGHAM, ALA.

W. 4. XYERS. Reporter

Charlcs Kennedy, pipefltter, has been quite ill the past few days. W e learn t h a t he is improving and hope h e will be back a t work with u s aqain soon.

C. Flack, welder. and Talmadge Purdy. machinist, made a tr ip to Xlemphis last Sunday to see the ball game. While there they rlsiterl the shops a t where they were royally cntertainerl by the supervision and shown all through the shops. They reported a flne time.

John Early, machinist helper. was stricken a few days ago. H e was immo- diately taken to Saint Vincent's Hospital. where it is reported he is now improving somewhat. We all wish him a speedy recovery to health and hope he will be back a t work with us again soon.

J. W. Surles, superintendent motive power, was hrre last week checking ovcr the equipment.

Clyde Har t , machinist apprentice, is visitlng relatives in Springfleld. 310.

T. L. Purdy and Dan Cosby. machinists, thought they would t r y their luck a t flshing recently when they made a trip to Lake Purdy. But we a r e of the opinion t h a t about all they caught was a bad cold. They didn't even have a good flsh story to tell when they came back.

George Sprague. traveling locomotive inspector, was here last week checking

the valve gear on the 4200 class engine% We a r e glad to report that Virgil An-

drcws, flrst trick caller, who was conflned to the hospital in St. Louis for quite some time, is back on the job again.

The stationary boilers of the power house a r e being overhauled a t the present time. Steam is being furnished temporarily by a n old locon~otive boiler con- ver te~l to oil burner until the repairs a r e com~letet l on the powcr house boilers.

We were all sorry to lose Jack Blaine. watrar service man. who was transferred to Thayer, No., recently. We wish him much success in his new duties.

Pete Crouch, night electrician, anrl Mrs. Crouch a r e visitlng relatives in Tennes- see. Gene Purcly is flllina the vacancy.

LOCAL NO. 20-HUGO, OKLA.

F. D. KNIPP. Reporter

Several friends were the guests of H. G. Tittle, sheet metal workcr, for the p a ~ t feu- weeks.

R. D. Walker. machinist. and H. F. Xarcrlm. third-class machinist. report they went flshing the other day anrl caught 165 pounds of flsh. They brought me one of the small oncs and it weighel 25 pounds.

Lonnie Hope. roundhouse clerk. made a flying tr ip to Dallas the o t h w night. H r had scvernl flats on his wav bark anrl of course the next morning he was la te for work.

Hugo Tinsley, machinist, and Dick Wil- liams, third-class machinist have been transferred to the tlny job. Thcy h a w a hard tlme getting alonq ~ i t h o u t a torch.

Noah Fields. third-class boilermaker. is trying hard to get ncw members for the band. H e is trying to get onc man t s plav threo different instruments.

H. E. Burgess general chairman, pail1 I.ocal No. 20 a visit a few days ago. I belicve Alr. Burgess found things running along smoothly.

LOCAL NO. 7-FORT SMITH, ARK.

H. W. CLAYPOOL. Reporter - W e enjoyed a visit from H. E. Burgesz

recently. which made us feel likr old times were back a m i n . W c a r e alnrays glad to see you. 3Ir. Burgess.

J. I3. hTaledon. first-class machinist. has been transferred from the last shif t to the day job on account of heavy work piling U D in the shop.

C. N. Moore. second-class marhinst. rc- centlv spent a week flshing and m j o y i w hlmsklf in a general was.

J. N. Coley, blacksmith. and W. Priest. blacksmith helper. bumped in on thc c a r department Job after their joh w a s abol- ished a t the roundhouse. They report lots of work keeping both c a r shop and roundhoune blacksmith work going.

C . I. hIcFar1den and 0. G. Laws. t r i l~le rack men. spent a day on the creek with "Mae" reporting that he landed a n S- pound cat -Ash. Oh, yea!

R. L. Maledon. second-class machinist, entered the comnans hospital to undergo treatment for hls stomach.

I,. Rr. Caviness has rcturned to work again and says he feels flne. H e can't s a y too much for Mayo's clinic, where he made two trips.

Another 4000 off the drop pit af ter a class 5 overhauling and another on.

B ~ s i n e s s is nickinr up again, with the Southern Paciflc delivering rreen wrapped tomatoes to us a t Paris. Texas. Latest reports ahow something over 1.300 cars. which go a s fa r a s St. Louis and Kans:is Clty via Frisco.

BACK SHOP N E W S

ALEX WATT and GORDON YOWELL. .Reporters

I. N. Fretz, lead man in the blacksmith shop. is back on the job again

after being off ten days rccently on account of neuritis in his shoulders.

Xielvin Rensch, blacksmith committeeman and blacksmith in the blacksmith shop, has been called back to work after being off for some time due to reduction in force.

On Friday night, N a y 1. Local No. 1 held a n entertainmcnt and banquet a t the American Leglon Home. Thev had a s thelr guest I00 members oC the i ~ o n e t t local and thelr supervisors and also thc supervisors o t the north and 6011th shops here. J. W. Surles, superintendent of motive power, a n d H. E. Burgess, general chairman of the system board, made short talks. Other talks were made by C. H. Garrison, neneral foreman a t 3In- nett. President. TValpert of the Nonett local. and President Houger of Local No. 1. Eight hundred fifty plates were served. There was also a n excellent en te r tah- ment provlded by the Ladies' A u x i l i a ~ y of L ~ c a l No. 1. Dancing followed thc entertainment.

Machinists Charles Rippee. Bud Daily and Machinist Apprentice Erskine Cat - Iin were called back to work May 4 a f te r beina off for some time due to a reduction In force.

R. J. (Dick) Tyack. machine shop committeeman. IOPC a h C w hat a t the entertainmcnt May 1. H e was informed that XI. B. Turner, lead man on the valve motion. was w8nrinr one thc next day. Of course, tha t% between you and I.

hIy "accomplice." in writing this column. Alex Wat t , sheet metal worker, hn i rained ten pounds this week Why? Re- cause of the rich milk he has been drinking since he bought a jersey cow.

JIachinist Hans xeilson has been off for some time on account of illness. We hope for a speedy recovery. For the lavt few davs he has been able to walk on crutches.

Orville Armstrong is back a t w o ~ k af te r a n absence of about six months on account of injury to one of his hands.

There a r e several of the boys who a r e on the sick list a t this time.

Edd Carrnder of Lake Side. California. brother-in-law of James Strade of the brass foundry, will SDend thc s u m m w here. Mr. Cnrender will attend the State Teachers' College while here. H e will return to California in thc fall. where he will resume his teaching.

Since our last reDort 317. and 1\Iw Levi Newkirk a r e the proud parents of a boy He has been named Vernon Dald,.

L. H. Baker is improving the looks of his residence by giving it a new coat of paint.

Frank Austin and wife visited a daush- ter in St. Louis the n-eek-end of, hIay 8.

LOCAL NO. 1-SPRINGFIELD, MO.

J. F. TVASSON. Reporter

Local No. 1 gave a n entertainment ant1 banquet on Friday. May 1. a t the Ameri- can Leglon Home in honor of the I l o n ~ t t Local No. 6, 100 coming from Monett. They arrived on train No. 4 &t 5 510 p. m. in an extra all=steel coach which wns furnished them through the courtesy of the Frisco management. They were mct a t the station by a fleet of cars which took them on a sightseeing trip of the city, af ter which they returned to the hall, where a dinner was served to 850 people. Supervisors from Monett who a t - tended were Clarence Garrison and P. A. Carter. Superrlsors from the north shop and reclamatlon plant. SpringAeld, were also present. Interesting talks were made by J. W. Surles, superintendent of motive power; H. E. Burgess. general chairman of the association ; William Walpert, president Local hTo. 6, hlonett. a f te r which all enjoyed dancing, for which music was furnished by the Gibbs Orchestra. The dancing ended just in tlme for them to catch their train. which left a t 1 a. m. All present declared it the end of a perfect day. W e hope that we may have many more such occasions.

Local No. 6 of Xlonett has extende~l

a n invitation for the Frisco annual picnic, which is always held in June, to be hehl thpre -.. . . .

I.oc;ll No. 1 mt.t in regular session on F141lay. Nay S, which was strictly a b~~s in t . s s mt.etinc. .\ ncw sivlc cmmmittct. was appointed. -4nyone knowing of anyone sick should report to their cam- mittee.

The following list contains the names of patients conflned in the Frlsco war(i of St. .John's Hospital a t Springflel?, 1\10. They will be glad to hear from t h e ~ r friends :

Miss R. Stephens, stenographer, Kan- sas City.

Mrs. I,. Lewis, waitress, Vinita, Okla. .J. Winchester, retired. Winona, 310. W. Crain. section foreman. Aldrich. 310. J. TV. Burns, clerk. Springfield. 310. 0. H. Akin, steel worker, Springfiel~l.

No. J . R. Frank , electrician, Springfield. 1\10, George XIessick, station master, Sprint-

fleld. 1\10. I.. Butler, section laborcr. Springfield,

XIo. R. H. Yelvington, carpenter. Spring-

field, 1\10. J. Murphy, engineer, Springfleld. 1\10. W. XI. Huesgen, boilermakcr. Sprinz-

field. Mo. Ruck Smith. watchman Springfield. 1\10, The reclamation plant employes should

feel ~ r o u d of their bowl in^ teams. The plant' boasts two full tea&, both mtem- bers of the Frisco Bowling Leame.

The St. Louisans. whose members a r c employer1 in the office. and the Blue Bon- nets, whose members a r e all shop employes, made a very good showins in thc league for the 1930-1931 season tha t just closed.

The St. Louisans. c a ~ t a i n e d by H. 1,:. Brown. chief clerk to the superintendent. won the flve-man championship a t the Great Frisco Tournament, thtit was held during February, over 2 3 teams representing different department4 of the railroad from points over the entire line. They also won the last half league championship and the championship for the entire year, winninr sixty-three annl losing thirty Fames. Four memhers of their team scattered over flfteen thousand pins each during the year. bein?; the only members of any team in the league to reach tha t total. Brown and Mongold of the St. Louisnns and Frank Feyen of the Oil Field Special team n-erc the only bowlers to roll every gamc scheduled dur ins the season.

The Blue Bonnets were a new team in the league this season, but made a very good showing, winninr twenty-four an4 losing twenty-seven during the last half season to go into a tie with the Texas Specials for sixth place in lague standing.

J. TIT. Thompson, general foreman a t the plant. is a member of the Texas Spe- cial team, being one of their highest SCOlYI'R.

Much interest was shown a t the plant during the season and great things a re expected nes t season.

LOCAL NO. 33--HAYTI, MO.

E. B. WHITEATER. Reporter

N O R T H S IDE S IDELIGHTS

EMERY HAGUEWOOD, Reporter

The entertainment and banquet givrn by Local No. 1 Friday evening, May I. was a great success. A large number of the membership of Local No. 6 of Monett were welcome visitors. The program of music and entertainment was very pleasing and the feed was enjoyed by all.

Bra. H. E. Burgess, general chairman of the F. A. of >I. C. & C. D. E.. was a welcome visitor to the roundhouse Friday morning. May 1.

Edward Roupe, machinist on a i r work. was absent from work several days during the past month due to illness, but he is back on the job again and feelinq fairly fit.

Mrs. .James Barton has becn confined to a local hospital, where she underwent a serious operation. We a r e glad to note her condition has improved to such an extent a s to permit her to be taken to her home. Mr. Barton is a machinist on the second shift.

XIr. and Mrs. .Joe Schellhardt recently made a trip to Warrensburg, where th ry attended a piano concert given by Parle- rewski. Xir. Schellharclt is a machinist on the third shlft.

Lewis Taylor. machinist on the clay shift. in a t present off on account of illness. W e hope it is not serious and that he will soon be on the job again.

John Fairley. machinist on the thin1 shift. recently visited with relatives a t Pra t t , Kan. Mrs. Fairley accompanlc~l him.

Mrs. George hlward has been makinr a visit with her folks a t Kansas City. Nr. Alward is a sheet metal workcr on the third shift.

Mrs. Silas Snlder has the sympathy of the roundhouse employes in the death of her brother. who met a tragic death hy drowning in a near-by river several nights ago while setting a trout line. Xlr. Snider is a machinist on the day shift.

T. E. Jackson, machinist on cab uwrlc. second shift, is sporting a new Chevrolet coupe. which he has purchased during the past month.

Luke Watson, cinder pit man. is also a, new owner of a Dodge coupe. Luke says that if one wants to t ry out tlir? speed of their new car they should xct outside the city limits.

Gorilen Powell. special apprentice. has been granted a two years' extension anil will take up machinist work.

Richard 4 . Seamon, machinist apprcn- tice, has been transferred here to put in the final year of his anprenticeqhip grt- ting roundhouse experience. H e came from the west shops.

Roscoe Stone, extra man, and XIiss Lorene Hoover, of this city, a r e this month's victims of Cupid. They were married Map 14. The roundhouse employcs extend their congratulations.

ST. LOUIS-LOCAL NO. 5

R. TV. R E E D and E. R. JIcNABB, Reporters

31. TV. Rhodes. machinist, is on the sick list a t this writing.

J. J . Appllng. machinist, was in Chaffce one day recently.

Claude Wills, boilermaker, was here one d a v recentlv. Claude was cut off some time ago a t this place.

The youngest son of 'Richard Hayes. ca r inspector, a t this place, was laid to rest in Braggadocia Cemetery on Sunday, May 3.

The youngest daughter. which is a twin to the one tha t passed away. is reported some better a t this writing. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community.

Theon Strack, machinist. moved in the house vacated by Sox Allsup. Theon will now be closer to his work and likes the community in whlch he will live.

Recent increase in membership of Local No. 5, due to the Frisco taking over the coach work a t Jefferson avenue coach yard, by transfer of members from othor points, a r e : N. E. Ball. H . E. Campbell. E. W. Fleeman. J. -M. Howe. 0. L. Har - vey. J. R. Hoover. T. J. Hagen. Floy Jones. R. TV. Kellogg, W. C. Moore. R. G. Raggles. C. L. Smith. A. J. Thomas. G . W. Turner. H. Walters and S. S. Um- phries.

A. J. Thomas has been elected by the crafts affected to serve a s committeemnn a t the Jefferson avenue coach yard.

All hail the new fast freight that was put in service daily out of St. Louis com- mencing >lay 6 . and each employe has appointed himself a committee of one to see that this t rain leaves on time each evenlng.

Your correspondent. E. R. McNabb, wishes to take thls opportunity to thank the edltor of the Frisco Magazlne and the eflorts of the offlcers of Local No. 3 for the new system pass, of which he Is very proud.

On April 24, durlng the absence of General Foreman W. J. Ficke and Mrs. Ficke, thleves entered and robbed the home of artlcles and cash to the tune of $250.00. However, the thleves were ap- prehended and the loot recovered and the culprlts placed In jail for safe-keeping.

Coy Barnett, boilermaker. has been promoted to welder, and his vacancy fllled by B. M. Shelton. formerly from Springfleld.

Jesse C. Davls, brown hoist engineer, has returned to work after belng otY sia- teen days suflering with the measles.

Allie A. Jones, welder. is also back a t work after being in the Frlsco hospltnl under treatment for six weeks.

Enloe Hume. mechanical laborer and assistant to the "Gold Striper." Is back on the job after having his tonsils rc- moved a t the Frlsco hospltal.

To help keep up prosperity some of the employes a t this point a re doing thelr bit by spendlng a little more now and then.

Albert Spachek. machinist, has had installed in his home a new electric ic.? - - ~ - - ~

box of n-standard make. Lee (Speedy) Williams. inside hostler.

has also had an electric ice box installed in his home.

Alonzo M. (Mlck) Hallack. blossomed out this month wlth a brand. new model A sedan and says I t is hls huntlng and flshlng hack.

J. H. (Farmer) Sanders, machinist. has purchased a new Ford truck equipped with an ice box to enable him to take sweet cool milk to the boys for noonct:ly lunch. Also has had his farm hortie equlpped wlth a n electric water syste:n.

R. F. (Hoot) Gibson has also purchased a new Chrysler gas buagy.

Walter W. Massey is the proud o w n v of a new Studebaker sedan.

W. J. (Bill) Henry does not have to consult the sun any more as he has purchased a new 21-jewel timeplece.

W. C. (Bill) Sturling, tankman In tlr2 passenger roundhouse. is learning thls month to drive a brand new Chevrolet sedan.

Excitement ran very hlfih a t the lunch period on May 2nd on the occaslon of E. S. (Eddie) Homewood. machinist and extra roundhouse foreman, havina drivcn hls new 1931 speclal model Chevrolct sedan to work. The car was certalnly well Inspected, but no NIP45 was made nwt. ---

V. H. Light. wlfe and daughter spent the flrst ten days of May on a visit a t Salem. Mammoth Springs and Callco Rock. Ark.

Geo. M. Fitch, bollermaker. and 111s family motored to Springfleld and spent flve days with relatives and friends.

Sidney Williamson. machinist. and wlPe vislted recently with.relatives and frlends in Amory. Miss.

Qulte a number of the boys a t thls point took advantage of May 10th an4 spent the day with mother, among whlch was your reporter, E. R. McNabb, who vislted with mother and the rest of the folks and frlends and attended a picnic near home, where well-cooked spring chlcken fllled the center of the table. "Yum, yum."

M. M. Lutes. bollermaker. vlsited two days a t the old home town of Lutesville. Mo.. with relatives and frlends and also on the occasion dld a little fishlng.

Ted Barnett. boilermaker, and coon hunter, reports a wonderful time and plenty of flsh while on a recent trlp to Herman. Mo.

Fishlng parties are now being organized for the season's outings. W. C. (Tubby) Melton, the boy from Nlxa. 1.c- ports a nlce catch of frogs and catflsh from the Mlsslssippi puddle.

Mrs. E. W. Peters, wlfe of machinlst. recently made a two weeks' visit with

home folks and friends a t Jonesboro, R. J. Ratzinger, wife and daughter. Ark. Lllly, clerk a t Fordland Mo are now

Mrs. W. B. Smith, wife of bollermaknr, vlsitlng F. G. Schratz's family.' vlsited thirty days in Springfield. Mo. Ray Millman, hostler, and famlly of

Mrs. Neal 0. Garner and daughter are Jonesboro were vlsitors here. vlsltors in Springfield thls month. T. S. Creager. porter, visited a t Node.

J. W. Davldson, brakeman, has now moved hls famlly to Sprlngfleld.

COACH yARD--KANSAS CITY, MO- Jack Blain, water service foreman cif Birmlngham. is now located a t thls sta-

J. J. SULLIVAN. Reporter tion. I. W. Hill, car inspector, and wlfe a r e

W. R. Edmisson. brother of Coach now on a trip to Potts Camp, Mlss.. to Foreman C. 0. Edmlsson. has reslgned see thelr daughters. hls position a s Frisco special agent and is devotlng all hls time to his farm. which adjolns Lake Tapawingo. One of WATER DEPARTMENT hls recent additions to the barnyard faill- SPRINGFIELD, MO. ily is a 400-pound sow, very appropri- ately named "Cleo" in honor of the giant CLAUDE HEREFORD, Reporter hippo In Swope Park zoo.

A pall of sorrow was thrown over tho Earl Getchell has been working on the coach yard on Sunday, April 19, by the hlgh llne recently, doing routine repalr sad news of the death of Assistant Yard- work. master Tom GratY. Tom, or "Dutch," as He and Henry Potter also made repairs he is known to his many frlends. was to the deep well pump a t Cliquot. fatally injured while on duty in the John Sumner and James Stephens have Rosedale yard, and leaves a host of been dolng general repalr work between frlends In the coach yard, who mourn Springfleld and Newburg. his loss. Charles Robinson has been worklng the

The vacation season was officially Monett job recently. opened on May 1, when Louis Langcl. W. D. Collins has been maklng a n ex- head coach cleaner. accompanied by Mrs. tended visit in Texas since the layoff in Langel, left for a n extended vislt on January. the West Coast, stopplng en route a t the W. E. Phllllps h able to be around Grand Canyon. Los Angeles and San considerably after belng conflned to the Francisco. During Louie's absence Tom hospital for some tlme. Conway is battlng for him. Arthur Buck has been staying "down

When thleves vlslted the employes' nu- on the farm" since the reduction In Jan- tomobiie parklng grounds adjoining the uary. coach yard recently. Machinists Dave Nack Pressley and Wm. Marrs have Wright and Artie Berry were the unfor- been called to work some recently. tunate ones to have all the wheels stolen Herman Hereford. son of the wrlter otY of their cars. and wife, is n member of the graduatlng

Barney Scanlon recently found a class of Springfleld High School. pocketbook contalnlng several checks and a large amount of currency, which was promptly returned to the passenger n-110 AND DEPT- lost it on train No. 112. EASTERN DIVISION

LOCAL NO. 24 ARTHUR BUNCH. Reporter

Roy Smith and famlly recently paid a RAYMOND I". DEES, Reporter short vislt to their relatives in Willow

Springs, Mo. C. W. Rerr, our efficient storekeeper. Zadock Breshears is still absent from

is back on the Job after being conflned work a t this time on account of illness. in Springfleltl hospital, where he undcr- Bud Peclc was off a few days on .as- went a n operation for appendicitis. count of sickness.

W. L. Peeler. rip track air man: pald Jim Carter and gang are rebuilding home folks a short visit recently. brldges a t Brownington. Mo.

Locomotive Inspector J. V. Adams 1s Bridges on the Salem branch a re belng the purchaser of an electric refrigerator. repalred by Ebb Nease and gang. Joe says no more Ice worries now. General repairing in St. Louls and

Miss Annle Dorrls Gou ldsb~ has re- vlcinity is belng done by Blll Skyles and turned home after a two weeks' visit in gang. the home of Mrs. R. F. Dees. Charley Wallace and Rang are repatr-

Night Machinist F. F. Woolf and Miss Ing buildings and stock pens between Xavis Boozer were quietly marrled Nay Springfleld and Lebanon, No. 5th. The bride Is the daughter of Dr. General repairing in Sprlngfleld is be- A. I. Boozer, prominent physician of this ing done by Baron and gang. clty. We congratulate both and wish them many happy days together.

Roundhouse Clerk A. R. Holmqulst and CAR DEPARTMENT wife made a short vlslt with friends in FT. SCOTT, KAN. XIoblle. Ala., and report an enjoyable time. JAS. N. HARGROVE. Reporter

Mrs. John T. Boldina, wlfe of machinist. and her father were recent vlsltors in Fishlng Is the pastime sport for the Arkansas and Tennessee. boys in this department with the usual

report that all the big ones get away. Tom Lybarger, car carpenter. Is sport- MECHANICALDEPARTMENT l nganewEssexsedan .

THAYER, MO. Leo Struble. car carpenter. and wife a r e very happy over the arrival of a

F. M.' PEEBLES, Reporter llttle stranger, who has come to llve with them. They have given hlm the name

airs. I?. M. Peebles and son. Charley. of Donald Lee. of St. Louls. Mo.. were visltlng here. Alvin (Slats) Smlth. car inspector. has

R. I. Plggott. age 52 years. brakeman. been conflned to the St. Louls hospita1 after a lingerlng illness, passed away a t for some time. We understand he is get- Thayer April 13. 1931. ting along flne and we all hope to see

Plnkie Whitby, brakeman. was oper- old Slats back with us again soon. ated on a t St. Louis hospltal. Mrs. L. L. Graham and Juanita. wife

E. B. Harrls, brakeman, who was se- and daughter of lead car man, spcnt a verely burned by a stove explosion a t few days the flrst of Nay in Blrmlns- hls home. died Aprll 25 a t Sprlngfleld ham visltlng Mrs. Graham's mother. hospital. The explosion occurred while Mrs. A. H. Smlth, wife of car inspector, he was pouring kerosene into the stove made a trlp to the St. Louls hospital to on what he believed to be dead embers, be wlth her husband whlle he was under- burnlng hls body frightfully. This hap- going an operation. pened January 24. We notlce James Sullivan, trlple rack

June, 1931

man. has shaved off his Httle mustache. We have not been able to 'flnd out the cause, in fact. we do not Just understand why he ever started to wear one.

Competltion is getting very keen between James Sullivan and Leo Struble to see whlch one can catch the largest and most flsh. Leo clalms he hooked the largest one, but In getting hlm out broke hls Ilne, letting hlm get away, but he is stlll trying for another one.

The boss, Eugene Moore. put 111s over- coat In whlte lead some tlme back, but on account of the severe weather was forced to get authorlty from hfs wife to get it out again ancl put it Into servlce.

YALE CAR DEPARTMENT

A. R. SPRINGER. Reporter

The wrecker crew are all smiles slnce wrecking outflt has Been given a class 5 and painted red Instead of the old gray. Bert Holmes, painter. thlnks it looks good.

The Frlsco baseball team Is doing flne, having won three out of five. They put down the Butchers' Union May 10 with a score of 8 to 4. with Roy Meadows, yard clerk. doing the pitching and S. C. McKee. blacksmlth and farmer, doing the catching. Manager Ware says they have a game booked with Jonesboro a t Jones- boro, Ark.. May 30. Let's all go.

Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Dubberly. machln- kt, second class. and wife. accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Dubberly. a r e on a two weeks' vacatlon in Georgia. The trip Is belng made by motor and the party wlll visit all points of interest between here and around Savannah.

Walter Dold's Uncle Zealr and cousin of Paragould spent a week with him recent1 y.

NEWBURG, Mom-LOCAL NO. 32

E. F. FULLER, Reporter

Fred Flagg. who was conflned to the Frisco hospital. is much improved and able to be back to work.

Wm. Murrell. third-class boilermaker. who had the misfortune to break his arm, is back @work after several weeks.

Mack Robinson. car man, had his foot badly mashed and was conflnecl to Frisco hospital. Is able tcr be around on hls crutches.

H. W. Bunch. Frlsco flreman of Sprinq- fleld, visfted hls relatives around New- burg in hls new Nash.

Orville FiCe vlsited home folks the week-end.

Walter Howard has acceptecl the position a s third-class car man.

Mrs. H. TV. Fuller and son Errol visited Mr. and Mrs. 0. J . Painter of Sprlng- field.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sisco are the procd parents of a baby, born April 22. 1931. - Shopmen extend thelr sYrnD&thies to Mr. and Mra. George Wllson account of the death or their baby.

Mrs. Fred Flagg, who was conflned to Rolla hos~i ta l . Is back home much lm- - . proved.

Mr. and Yra C. D. Ward and sons. Charles and C. D.. Jr.. motored to Spring- Aeld the week-end.

Mrs. Jack Hill and daughter, Gale, were shopplng in St. Louis thc week-end.

RECLAMATION PLANT

T. 0. CHAPMAN, Reporter

Mrs. Leonard Clark was called to Thayer recently to attend the funeral of her :grandfather.

John Bowman claims the fisherman championship for this season 4Y brins- inp back from White River a 12-pound channel cat. Come on fellowe. who can land a largtr one, and be sure to let us know about it.

John Carnahan was under the spell of Old Man Sickness for three weeks, but flnally broke loose from his hypnotic Dower. and Is arzain oueratlnr the radial krill dress as usual. -

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Joe Bill Wood, former offlce boy. has accepted a position and is now in the employe of the S. S. Kresge Company a t Aurora. Ill. We wish him every success in hls new line of employment, and sure do mlss hlm on his dallv rounds through - t h ~ plant.

TVilllam Nattocks has been off duty the past three weeks. due to a severe attack of acnte indigestion. which came upon him suddenly whlle a t work. H e is convalescing a t hls home under the doctor's care. but we hope to see him return to work soon.

Henry Warren. valve machinist, has returned to work ,after a long siege of sickness, diagnosed mostly rheumatlsm, from which he has suffered for the past s i s months. He Informs us he spent Part of his time recuperatlng a t the home of his son-in-law a t Tulsa.

Weldon White. who lives on hln farm near Plano and drives to the shov to work, increased his bank account 131.00 this month by cauturing and turning over to Greene County kuthoritles a mother wolf ancl seven young ones. The bounty being $10.00 on the grown animal ancl $3.00 each for the cubs. Weldon had quite a little sport in dlgging out and capturing the wolves and created considerable interest among fellow employes when he brourht them to the shop.

When the "big blowout" was pulled off on the night of May 1st by Local No. 1 a t the American Lepion Home. Albert Weaver mas there with his bln helican sousaphone to 811 his place In the splendid orchestra. Those of the Frisco family who know Albert. and have heard him play, know how to apvreciate hin presence on an occasion like that. for hls service Is always performed with a smile. and his music would do credit to Sousa's band.

While Paul Preston wcm traveling 3. few miles out of Sprlngfleld on hichwaY 66 recently. he took a notion to 11ght a cigarette. so trusting to Henry to steer the straight and narrow way by himself for a few seconds. he proceeded to light UD. H e also alighted wlth Henry In the ditch beside the road, with his head In the top and his body across the steerlnp wheel. He was lucky to have but three ribs broken, and was not off from work nut a short time. Try I t again, Paul. and better luck next time.

Willlam Osmon and Perrv Llssenbv are flne "buddles" workinr tokether on the blg steam hammer. "BI11" made Perry a present last year of what he said was a flne pedigreed pear tree. Perry very araclouslv acce~ ted the valuable gift and planted it in a chosen spot on -Ills lot. Under his care it thrived and made a flne showlng in growth, but now just imagine what he sald and how he looked when he said it, when he was informed by much experiencecl and unmistakable authorlty this spring that the tree was not a pear tree, but a common slippery elm.

LOCAL NO. 8-ENID, OKLA.

H. H. FULLER. Reporter

>I. A. Wagner, machinist. returned to work May 1st after being off past slxty days with an infected hancl, resulting in the loss of the index flnger of his right . hancl.

Frank Holman, former roundhouse foreman, has bumped back on the rod job account rounclhouse foreman's job abol- ished May 1. Sure sorry these reductions are necessary. but glad Frank is golng to stay with us.

B. G. Adams, electrician, wffe and baby daughter, are leaving June 1st for Los Angeles. Bresno and other California polnts. where they will visit with Mrs. Adnms' parents in Fresno. They expect to be ax-ay about one month.

Mrs. Karl Recknagel, Wlle of Karl Recknagel, timekeeper In Mr. Wley's of- Ace. left on the 6th for Loa Angeles to visit her sister, MISS Florence Foglesonq. She wlll be joined by Mr. Recknagel in about flfteen days. Together they will tour the West Coast.

A welcome addition to our ranks Is that of Horace Ackerman. machlnist appren- tlce. from west shops. Springfleld.

The ball team Is shaping IIP In order and wlth a few more days of prac- tice wlll be ready to take the fleld. T. 1.. Rently Is manager and wlth the rlght kind of support from the bunch we will have a wlnning team in the Aeld, so let everyone boost.

Conditlons on the Western dlvisfon seem to be plcking UP. The car department resumed operations May ls t , getting the rolling stock in good conditlon In anticipation of a bumper wheat crop to move: and wlth another 1.000.000- bushel elevator under construction on Frlsco trackage things are logkin!: br i~hter .

"R111" Venable. tool room attendant, employed Joe James. boilermaker. to give his Ford a class S'overhauling. Joe managed to get it all apart and scattered all over the back yard. but up to date has been unable to get the pieces all back in it and thinks he will have enough parts to make a t least two Fords. If Joe tries to sell you a car you will know where he got it.

LOCAL NO. 30-PITTSBURG, KAN.

N. T. XAHAN. Reporter

We are sorry to report the death of Mrs. Mary L. Wright. mother-in-law of H. F. J,acey, general roundhouse foreman. W e extend our deepest sympathy to the family.

Dave Dewar. machlnist. was OK dutv a week or two ~ 4 t h a badly burned hand.

Stanley Wood, machlnist of Spring- field. has been work in^ in Dave Dewar's plare for a few weeks.

Fireman Emmett Fuitz was OK duty for a week vfslting his brother In Jackson. Miss.

We are sorry to report the death of Flreman Earnie Wills' mother, who died in Colorado.

Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Jfahan are spending two w ~ e k s visiting relatives In Oklahoma ancl Texas.

B. & B. DEPARTMENT SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION

J . C. WOODS, Rcporter

S. H. Dean and bridge gang, also George Simpson's paint gang, a r e laid off through the month of May. All other gangs are working four men on a six- dav week bask.

W. E. Fountain and men are renewing brlclge near Ft. Sill : also looklng af ter new work in connection with the buiicl- Ing of the new Union Station a t Okla- homa Citv.

Virgil Leak and men are keeplng u p the light repairs on Okla Sub.

0. V. Smith and men are busy plank- ing the tracks and (loin$ othcr work in connection wlth the flnishinp: of the new Unlon Statlon a t Tulsa. whlch the Frisco expects to occupy on and after May 10.

TV. A. Lantz and men are doing general repalr work on stock pens and

'bridges in vlcinlty of Okmulgee. E. F. LMa6gl and men a re flnishinq

sidewalks a t Ada: also expect to do quite a lot of regalr work on South Washlta. near Woodville.

Wm. Everane is back a t work after a vlsit to the Mayo Sanitarium at Roches- ter. Minn.

Wm. B r l g ~ s Is back in nelghborhmd after a ~ h o r t vlslt to hospital, where he underwent' a minor oneration.

Carl Smtth. who left the B. k B. Ue- partment. has located with hls mothcr on a farm in McDonal County. Hlssourl.

I EASTERN DIVISION I C L I N T O N A N D OSCEOLA SUB

MRS. A. W. L I F F E E , Reporter

1\15. Wm. Knapp, engneer, was in ICan- uas L ~ t y on business recently.

Chess AIcICean. flreman, and family have returned from California after several weeks' vacation. They report Mis- souri still looks better to them.

Dr. H. W. Insley, one of our popular and efficient docto~u. was married April 9 to Mrs. Eva Pernick of Pittsburg, Kan. Best wishes a r e extended to them for a happy wedded life.

L. B. Mack, flreman from the main line. has taken a job up here. H e spent the weck-end in Springfleld.

Mr. J . L. Harvey was here this week, looking after business.

Mrs. Joe Meirotto, wife of Fireman Mei- rotto, left for California to visit relatives.

We see C. S. Kline, conductor, is sporting a new Ford.

A new supply of clectric lanterns a r e being furnished to the Clinton sub trainmen.

Dan Hurlburt. caller. was in St. Louis the eleventh. having his eyes tested. Dan was formerly in the train service and was taken out on account of his eyes. H e is trying to bc reinstated. in which effort we wish him the best of luck.

C. S. Kline had the misfortune to hurt his foot and was off scveral days.

C. A. Yeager. flreman, laycd off and is spending a few days with his wife and baby In Springfield.

We a r e glad Lo report Mrs. Ches: S.ta- ples. wife of Engineer Staples. IS Im- proving after several weeks of Illness.

4. W. Liffee. flreman on the south local layed off over a recent week-end.

J im Carter, bridge foreman, and gang a r e a t Latour this week.

W. S. Graham, conductor, is attending the 0 . R. C. conventlon in Kansas City. AIrs. Graham spcnt the flrst of the week in Kansas City.

Mrs. J. H. Temnle. wife of Encinecr Temple, entertainei the Fairview ~ u l l t - ing and Sewing Club.

Wm. Balke, roundhouse foreman, has been trying to beautify North Cllnton by building a lily pool and making flower beds.

H. W. Baldock. brakeman, and wife a r e both on the sick list.

H. C. Franklin, brakeman, has re- modeled his Buiclc. I t now is equipped with a wood saw.

We all regret the death of Conductor H. L. Douthat. who died suddcnly on May 6. while on duty a t North Clinton. We offer our sincere sympathy to his family. Mr. Douthat had been in the service for SO years and was beloved by all his associates and friends.

C. 4 . Duggins, emergency brakeman, relieved his father, R. A. Dugglns, the seventh, so he could attend the Douthat funeral. R. h D u e ~ i n s was Mr. Dout- -- hat's brakeman.

Mr. T. B. Coppage was up from Spring- fleld to at tend the funeral of Mr. Dout- hat.

Cashier Hart . Operator Perkins and Freight Clerk Shaw bought Dan Hurl- but, the caller, six pieces of pie one day last week. Ycs. he a te them, and said he didn't like pie, either.

N E W S SERVICE D E P A R T M E N T SPRINGFIELD, MO.

J. P. RRIGQS, Report 'er

W e extend o u r s y m p a t h y to Mr. E. C. Sooter. manacter of t h e S~r inr r f le ld news s tand , whose mother pas'sed :way April 17th.

Miss Just ice, comptometer onerator . visited in Aurora , iiIissouri, oh April 10th a n d repOrCed having a flne time.

Mr. Berry. m a n a g e r of t h e Springfleld agency , h a s finally-found a place w h e r e he believes peonle g o to bed before the w e e hours in t h e morning. W e hope h e can now g e t a l l the res t h e requires.

Mr. W. W. True , vending machine repa i rman. w a s In the office las t week and while here. repaired a l l o u r relief machines.

I t seems a s though o u r Storeroom Manager B e r t F e r b r a c h e is never go ing to see the ball Kame in St'. Louis. H e has planned to g o for t h e las t two or th ree weeks and i t happens t h a t he w a s required t.o be in Springfleld each time. Well. Ber t , w e al l wish vou luck and hope you see a good g a m e w h e n you do 60.

Mr. a n d Mrs. J. F. Reid spent t h e week-end of April 19th v i s i t ing in K a n s a s City. Joe s a y s Chat h e l ikes t h e town of Springfield, bu t t h a t he st i l l c raves to be in old I<. C.

R. C. Osborne, super in tendent news depar tment , spent t h e usual t ime on t h e road a n d also checking var ious aeenc ies a n d s t a n d s -

Miss Jus t ice h a s been a l l smiles the last fen. days. accounted for hv thc reason t h a t s h e is go ing to visit h e r s i s te r a t VanBuren, >lissouri. W e hope you have a swell time, Vivian, and t h a t you j e t t h e smiles continue.

Mr. Al Davidson, t rave l ing auditor , droped in t h e office for a f e w minutes las t week . W e a l w a y s l ike to have visi- to rs even though only for a shor t time.

PURCHASING D E P A R T M E N T ST. LOUIS, MO.

W. L. RITTER. Reporter

Clarke Pinkerton says he intends flnish- ing his musical education by taking up saxophone lessons. H e brags of beins musically inclined, claiming a t the early age of 5 he played on the linoleum and went so f a r a s to make a flute out of a pea blower.

Martin Hickey says he Hkes music too, but the harmonica he had when a boy is now broken so he hasn't played for quite a spcll.

Grace JlcEvoy wants to know if a bat- ter hits a home run if he runs all the way home and stays there or if he j m t klsses his wife and comes right back.

Lewis Cunningham is somewhat put out because we didn't mention his namc in the news last month. Since his "Tin Lizzie" is in thc cemetery and he is unable to take his Sunday school glrl friend home, what can we say about him.

Since hearing Prof. Wagner talk a t :hc

Fricxo Men's Club meeting we have gathered a fcw points of our own.

If it s ta r t s raining and s o u drop into a store for a n umbrella, the maid pops up and says. "Well, sir." You say, "An umbrella, please." Shc. "What color and what (lo you want with it." You. "Any color, I'm color blind anyway." and she throws a n icy stare-Beat i t !

You dccide to get a rain coat and the guy slips up and says "Howdy Pal-flne day for fishing, think the Cardinals will win today: a r e you going to see the Derby?" Hand him a fas t good right. He's selling weather tickets.

Herb Clay informs us the only remedy for a person with a n ailing stomach is to drink soup. However, he can't understand why the restaurant owners, a f te r hearing the different gargles, don't furnish a fau- 'et with each bowl.

Mary Graddy says when R. B. MI-- Eride is telling her how. to play golf. Rernice Hower chimes In, and when Bernice is telling her how to play bridsa. Mac butts in. Never mind. Mary, we'll buy each one of thcm a hlg horn anal you take a correspondencc course on each game.

Anyway, there being no engagements, birthflays or otherwise to announce this month, Suppose we'll ~ l 0 . 3 ~ .

AGENT'S OFFICE-MONETT, MO.

PEARL E. LEWIS. Rcporter

Treva Lea, yard clerk, has deserted the ranks of Ford owners and is now driving a classy looking Chevrolet.

Clarence Heying, who has been working a s clerk a t Paciflc, has returned to Monett and displaced Caller Paul Kirby.

Miss 3Iarie Brite has been employed a s extra telephone operator a t this station and we welcome her a s a member of the Frisco family.

Thc tulip hed in the Frisco garden a t this station is in full bloom, and adds much to thc appearance of the station grounds.

The strawberry season wil be in full swiug by the 25th and you folks. who have never tasted a n "Ozark Strawberry Short Cake." had better come over and trxv one.

W. B. Green, retired conductor from the C e n t ~ a l clvision. who has niadc his home in California since his retirement about six years ago, passed a w a y in a hospital a t Lomita. Calif. -4pril 30.

Conductor H. Kirk is again on duty on the motor car hetween Nonett and Fay- etteville, af ter a lay-off of several months.

Yardmaster E. 0. Gillette and wife a t - tended the or~enins of the new Frisco Station a t Tulsa. May 12.

Caller Don Lavy has a t last carefully laid away his rcd sweater in moth balls for the remainder of the summer.

As a fleet of 67 airplanes were seen ncaring Monctt. May 14. some people thou.ght it might be strawberry pickers comlnz to the Ozarks. Those who have seen the comlng and going of these pickers will not be surprised to see them ar - riving in a few s7earq in that manner. a s they already come in cars all the way f rom F o r d s to Packards .

The quest for Ash worms is increasing daily and with a n epidemlc of spring fever around here, the creek banks a r e having lots of company.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT TERMINALS

SPRINGFIELD, MO.

NORMAN HINDS. Reporter

Homer Dennia h a s bid In the rteno- ticket clerk posltion In the passenger s ta - tion. W. B. Kllllngsworth has succeeded hlm as secretary t o 0. W. Bruton, superintendent of termlnals.

George McKeon recently enjoyed a short vacatlon, which he spent a t hls home near Nixa, Mo.

W e regret to report the death of Bert Harrls, Southern divlslon brakeman. whlch occurred Aprll 30. Mr. Harrls died as a result of burns whlch were caused by a n explosion In a stove whlch lgnlted his c l o t l ~ l n ~ and although he Hved thrpe months after recelvlng the fatal burns his case w a s hopeless, so severely was h e Injured.

The raxlnfi of the old Ozark bulldlng whlch Is now belng done. marks the pass: Ing of one of North Springfield's land marks. The bullding forn~er ly housed one of Sprnlgfleld's flnest hotels and later nerved a s the general offlces of the Frlsco a t Sprlngrleld.

J. E. Wheeler, ex t ra clerk. is a t prcs- ent working a t the frelght offlce. w h ~ r a he Is holdlng a temporary vacancy.

E. J. McCrory has recently purchased a new automobile tha t he may enjoy t!le fine syrlng weather on wheels rather than on foot.

& l r s . - - ~ u y Pollard and small son recently. enjoyed a short visit with relatlves in Kansan City.

J. P. Banks Is In Houston. Texas, a t - tending the convention of the Brother- hood of Rallway Tralnmen.

The new home whlch L. L. Glore is havlnq built is rapidly nearlng completlon. Mr. Glore is to be conaratulated on

~ ~ .. possessing such n wonderful-home.

George Brllea recently enjoyed a visit with frlencls and relatlres in Kansas.

OFFICE GENERAL MANAGER SPRINGFIELD, MO.

ORVILLE COBLE. Reporter

Z M. Dunbar has been vislting hls old home In Washington. Ind.

Mlss Anna Wllllgan Is the possessor of a hew Dodge P d a n .

Mlss Grace Yochum h the mb credit to the general m a n a g e y ~ ofAce this month Dn the trafflc sollcltatlon honor role, she havlng turned In nlne tips, s ix for carload buslness.

Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Peterson have been the guests of honor at a number of charmlng pttrtlea since theIr marriaqe last month.

J. M. Connelly and P. A. Moffltt both won prlzes a t bridge recently. Does the fact tha t Moffltt's ~ r l z e was the "boobv" detract from its news value?

SECURITY NATIONAL BANK Reasons Why:

4% on S a v i n g s b a l a n c e s in excess of the flrst $600

3x7, on S a v i n g s b a l a n c e s u p to $500

2% on C h e c k i n g Account b a l a n c e s in e x c e s s of $1,000

Mmimum Safety-Cent~al Location Elghth Street, Between Olive and Looust

St. Louis, Mo. Canvenlent Hours-9 to 5 Daily.

9 to 6:30 Saturday

the marrlage ot their daughter, Leta. to Durlna the recent ralny spell Grover Mr. George Carnahan of Denver. Colo..

Danley was trying to lease a boat in or- ~ h i c h took place a t Denver Sunday, hIuy der to se t s trawberry plants. 10. Mr. and Mrs. Carnahan wlll arrlve in

Monett for a vlsit wlth relatlves June 1.

SPRINGFIELD STOCKYARDS SPRINGFIELD, MO. MECHANICAL DEPT. NEWS

SPRINGFIELD, MO. K. A. McEWEN, Reporter

The many Frlsco frlencls will regret to hear of the death of J. Ear l Roper, book- keeper for the Owen Bros. Livestock Commlssion Co. of Sprlngfleld and formerly connected wlth the stockyards in hlemphls. Tenn. Your reporter was In the party whlch accomuanled the body to the burial a t Bvhalla. Mlss.

Monday, k1ap i l , was a record breakw for total number of cars shlpped from the Springfield stockyards In one day. Total shlpment amounting to practically a trainload of livestock. No cause for a n y layoffs a t this place.

A new sheep house has recently been erected In antlclpatlon of the cominy shcep "season." Shipments of sheep will probably run severnl times the numbrr of cars last year. Wlth favorable spring weather, the lamb loss has been reduced to a n absolute mlnlmum and indications a r e the Ozarlc lambs wlll reach the market earlier and In better condition than In any previous year. Several large ordcr buyers from the north and east have rc- rently established branch offlces In Sprlngflelrl. whlch will result in a more lively market In sheep than has been the situation in recent years.

The employes a t the Frlsco yard a r e golng Into gardening on a large scale. availing themselves of the space between the loading chutes. Where weeds flour- lshed last year we now have everything but watermelons, and we declded against plantlnq them because of too marly "guests" comlng through vla the "sltlo- door Pullman" route.

Authority has just been recelved to In- stall a waterllne extending t h e length of the loarllnq dock to use In drenching horn. Work wlll commence on thls a t a n early date. I t is estlmated t h a t thls In- stallation wlll reduce hog clalms fully 51) per cent and wlll speed u p handllng of the cars In the traln yards. Drenchlna

ALTA NORTHCUTT, Reporter

Don't slip-get a trafflc tlp. Mr. Llster's son, who Is a student s t

the Missouri Military Academy, won flrst place in t h e 1951 trombone contest held in Southeast Mlssourl Teachers' Collcpe a t Kirkville. Congratulations a r e due both rather and son.

W e a r e glad to report t h a t J. L Ryan made a rapid recovery from a n a t - tack of influenza. Guess the thought of a tr ip to Washlngton. D. C., where he Is sittlng In on a special hearing at the present time. buoyed hlm up.

4 new little Bobby, whom they call xicholas for a change, recently arrlved a t "Bobby" Hudgen's home. Guess he must be a good little boy, though. for his dad hasn't been tardy to work yet.

Hazel Clark, stenographer excelente, is a s accurate a s a printlng machlne. And. boy! how she can type. When she begins turning in trafflc tips as fast a s she turns out "prlnted" pages. we a r e sure there will be no engines In whlte lead, o r empty cars slttlng on the sklfnm.

Almost, we have a new addltlon to the mechanical department family. We congratulate Mr. Surles on the acquisition of a new daughter-in-law.

W h a t w i t h a l l t h e engineers a n d flremen'clamorlng to scrutinize t h e 1931 edit ion of t h e englnemen's roster , a n d t h e compiling of some speclal w o r k t h a t requlres t h e ass l s tance of th ree s tenographers . F. S. R o u t t i s as busy a s a c r a n b e r r y merchant these days.

If you have not already planned a trip to the Northwest. we a r e sure you ~ 1 1 1 after talklng to Joe Guthrle about the glorious, serene beautles of Washlngton and Oregon. H e has Just returned from a vlslt wlth hls parents, and under hls

FRANK KYLER. Reporter . INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS "The Universal Unioasitv"

Box 8617-E. Scranton. Penna. Swltchman 0. G. Donlavy has returned W I ~ I I O ~ rosl or obllgallnn, pleaae rend me full par-

to Rochester. Mlnn., where he wlll be ikulus a b u t tho JublecL belas ahlch I have marked 8: clven a n examlnatlon followina a recent operation.

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Clarence Heylng has bumped oa thc third trlck calling job. whlch displaces \Vm. Scott, who has not yet placed himself.

Swltchman Ernest Mltchell vlslted with hls brother. Forest Mltchell. a t the St. Louis hospital recently.

Assistant Yardmasters J. E. Shlplcy and W. P. Fenton lald off recently. belug relleved by L. A. Taylor and S. 0. Ritten- house.

Billln Rlttenhoune. son of Sw1tchms.n S. 0. Rlttenhouse. who has been seriously Ill. has been released from the hosoitnl and has returned to his home very much Improved.

Swltchman Harmon Gray has been assigned the temporary vacancy of helpcr on the 11:59 p. m. crew.

The strawberry movement has startell. and wlth the publication of these llnes. should be In full swlng. Monett expects to begin nhlpping about May 25 or 30.

Orders a r e belng rapldly nlaced for the new electrle lanterns, whlch a r e mlghty flne. ......

Switchman J. H. McTlgue and wlfc attended the maduatlon exerclses a t AII- rora. Mo.. recently. Mrs. McTigue's brother was a member of the class.

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cannady announcc

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excellent description thoughts of tha t scenic country merge into realities. And. by the way, nrhile on your trips this summer, don't forget to keep your ears a n 1 eyes open for traffic tips.

I t seems very hard for Mr. Primm to keep on his fee t ; but we a r e hoping this lovely weather will scare away all the influcnza germs that a r e b e s i e r i n ~ him and t h a t h e will soon be back a t nls desk permanently.

While holdinr a n offlce fob a eirl will nsually sandwlch in a few spare moments to pou-der her nose, regardless: but when one takes on a real job. Hke Mable Vane--nee Mable Dyer. fo rn~er ly a n &I. C. B. clerk, this department-wc hardly see how she can find even a few spare moments. Mable's new "boss" is a very adorable little bundle of pink and white. Frances K a y Vane is her name.

J immy Burns decided he was weighing a little heavy and off to the hospital h e went to have his tonsils removed. H e is home now and, we understand, is doing nlcely. Bet he'll be glad when the doctor ~ e r m i t s hlm readv for a "Lucky Strike" instead of a " ~ u i c y Fruit."

Norman Sutton, formerly a n employe of the telegraph department. is dlshing out our daily allowance of mall to us while J lmmy Burns is off sick. W e extend felicitations- to Norman.

M O N E T T LOCOMOTIVE D E P A R T M E N T N E W S

AIARGUERITE FROSSARD, Reporter - What we would term a wonderful vtt-

cation tr ip was begun on N a y 1 by Hill Musick. flreman. when he boarded the train en route to Los Angeles. Cal., wherc he planned to join a party of friends for a further sojourn up into the mountains, there to revel in the deliqhts of fishing the clear. rollicking mountain streams. amid the beautiful evergreens and the luxuriant wlld undergrowth.

Engineer J. W. Ruagles and Mrs. RUE- gles visited their daughter in Indianay- 011s. Ind.. for a few days the lat ter part of April.

One of these days someone is goina to mistake the Holland home for a Chevro- let agency, in view of the number of cars of tha t make housed about the premises. Paul has been drivlng a Chevie coach for several months, and Just recently Ills brother Bob decMed on t h a t brand of limousine for hls 1931 locomotion. At least there'll be no araument in that family over their various types of cars.

Mrs. C. E. Neely, wife of car clerk, spent a very pleasant two weeks the latter part of Aprll visiting relatives a n J friends a t Little Rock, Ark.

-4 party of six from Monett, among whom was Carroll Donlavy, englne crew caller, attended Grand Chapter meetlng of the Royal Arch Masons a t Boonville. 310.. on April 27. 28 and 29. The tr lp proved very Interesting. In t h a t they visited the State Reform School a t Boon- ville: also went through the State Cavi- to1 and other places of note when passing through Jefferson City.

Conrratulatlons and the best of wishes to John R. Wood, thlrd-class machinist, who recently took unto himself a wlfe, in the charming Mss Blanche P a r i s of thls city. John oplnes tha t the roundhouse force was unnecessarily exuberant and animated over the event. for they force- fully Insisted on celebrating the occasion with a public parade up and down the city's main street. with John ensconcc.1 on a n open platform-the agonized center of attractlon.

Now. wouldn't you thlnk that a pair of presumably experienced robins would seek a more comfy, alluring spot in which to build thelr nest than the hard. unyielding surface of a tank frame on a white leaded enalne standlng near a noisy. smoky roundhouse? The particular pair of robins to which we refer evidently were Alled with new and modern ideas and thought it best to obtain the aclvant- ages of the clty for bringing into the

u~orlcl their prospective brood-or perhaps had mechanical ambitions for some of their young ones which they hoped close proximity to the roundhouse might nourlsh and foster. Whatever the motive, they constructed their symmetrically 1-ounr1 nest right a t the corner of the our- side channel of the tank frame on engine 4004, and there a few days later appeared three beautiful blue-green eggy. These the mother robin nurtured a n J guarded jealously until all in good time the shells cracked open ancl exposed to view a mass of long legs. long, craning necks, and gaping beaks of prodigious size. Despite the unhealthy atmosphere their development was rapid and now they have flown away and left us-probably have abandoned the hope of mechan- cal careers and returned to their native haunts among the fresh green trees a n J bushes.

J. C. Brekenfeld should soon be reaping his reuvard for the many trips he made to the river In 1930 carrying Mel- len's food to the llttlc Ashes. However, so f a r this year he has not reported the es- cape of a single "big one."

We wish to extend out sincere sympathy to Mr. Lister in the sorrow occasioned by the passing away of hls father recently.

Miller Elliott has reverted to bachelor- hood recently. H e says he is surely glad e rgs a r e so c h e a ~ nowdavs: else hls . . grocery bill woulrl have equalled his 1103- yital bill, occasioned by the fac t tha t Mrs. Elliott has been confined in n local hospital undergoing a n operation for sinus trouble.

Things a r e a Httle slow for Mable Campbell around here. so she has deter- mined to make a weck-end trip to Okla- homa City some time soon. W e a r e hoping she doesn't s t a y ; for things would be slow around here sure enough then.

If we will al l put our shouldem to the wheel there will be a rise in business contemporaneous with the rise in the thermonletor t h a t is just in the offing.

OFFICE O F CAR ACCOUNTANT SPRINGFIELD, MO.

MARIE ARNOLD, Reporter

With our apology for not having a n y news for the May hfagazlne. we offer the best news we had, but couldn't And time to report. Aileen Renshaw ( T h y ) an-

I Consolidated Lamp Company I L I G H T I N G SPECIALISTS

Arentu for \\'ERTISQHOZTSE LAXPS

1622 Chemical Building St. Louis, 1\10.

DESKS CHAIRS TABLES

FILISC CABINETS STEEL FURSITURE

RAILROAD SETTEES

E. A. HOLSCHER OFFICE FURNITURE CO.

I 1106 Pine Street S A I N T LOUIS I

nounced her engagement the latter part of March and a f te r being feted with various showers, dinners and parties. was married on April 1 to Mr. Bert Biggs. also a n employe of the Frisco in Nort'n Springfield, and after a few weeks in H o t Springs, has returned and is now living on North Benton avenue. Best wishes of the entire office for her future happiness went with Aileen.

Muriel Iseminger visited her parents in Orlando, Fla.. and returned to Springfield In time for Neta Mooney to s t a r t west for a visit with her brother in Spokane. Word received by her parents a f te r Neta left did not presage a very happy visit for her, as her brother, a sign painter. had fallen several feet to a cement pave- ment and broken both arms, one of them in two places, fractured his knee and lost . several teeth.

Minnie Bowers left on the fifteenth for two full weeks of sightseeing in New York, Boston ancl Washington. She was acconlpanied by her sister, who is employed by the Queen City Wood Works of this city.

Mary Howell has been absent from the offlce more than a week a t this time on account of the severe illness of her fathc?, who is yet in a critical condition.

Better news comes lately from Bobby

ST. LOUIS ADVERTISERS ~ - ~ -

I N V E S T M E N T B O N D S

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I Owens Paper Box Co.

1 PLAIN AND FANCY BOXES

I Hy. L. Schafermeyer Locksmith and Machinist I

Safes Opened and Repaired I 408-10 N. 3rd St.

St. Louis, Me. MAin 0245 I I JEFFERSON 0414 JEFFERSOS 0415 I I Becht Laundry Co. I

W e Specialize ;n Fanzily Laundry

330 1 - 1 1 Bell Ave. St. Louis

Gene Shawley. who was s o badly burncd about two months ago. Although very little of the grafted skln has lived and he suffers a great deal of pain, especially during his severe treatments. i t Is thought t h a t he is slightly improved.

Anna Mason and Marjorie Renshaw a r e a t present anticipating several weeks in California. whlch will include a trip through YOsemlte National P a r k and a day a t the Grand Canyon In Arizona en route home. in addition to a visit to Catalina Island and San Mego.

E. B. Lutlwlgs, flle clerk. went to Tulsa on the 12th to attend the opening of the new station and visit 111s sister.

Blanche Bramhall spent a few days this month in attendance a t the Travelers Protectlve Association a t Sedalia.

G. Broyles relieved Christopher on third 31\10 Monett.

Frank Burton. thlrd Dixon, is off for few clays. C. H. Reed relieving him.

The prize for sheer awkwardness goes to your humble correspondent this month. She managed to get her hand caught in the wringer of the electric washer, bruis- ing i t quite badly. H e r misfortune re- sulted in a day's work each for C. H. Reed and L. 11. Roach.

We were all glad to receive the notice tha t E a s t Lynne. Collins. Sparta and Aldrich had been reopened a s telegrap!l offices.

the porter returned it all intact. Henry immediately rewarded the porter for his honesty and wants him to know tha t ha will always appreciate his klnd act.

W e a r e very sorry to report the death of Special Agent Louis Roseman, who died in the Frisco hospital April 29. 1931. Mr. Roseman Is survived by wife and several small children. W e extend to them our heartfelt sympathy.

\Ve a r e all very much pleased over the new business now being handled between the Frisco and the Alton C Southern Rail- may.

Also, a re very glad to note tha t business in general has increased so tha t we now a r e using the 3 p. m. Llndenwood and 10 p. m. transfer crews which gives work to several of our senior men who have been on the extra board for some

ST. LOUIS TERMINAL'S C L U B

ROBT. A. HALET, Reporter T E L E G R A P H D E P A R T M E N T

0. L. OUSLEY, Reporter

tlme. \\re a re sure tha t all a r e agreed tha t

effective results a re being obtalned in overcoming truck competitlon in the rapid t h e being made In transporting freig::r and merchandise by our new train No. 31 a s It is now performlng and hope there beneflts will become permanent wlth Im- provement a s time goes on.

W e all want to extend our sincere congratulations to Superintendent P. W. Conley and Mrs. Conley on the celebrls- tion of their golden wedding annivcrsarg. IVe a r e sure their Hfe. while rearing their large family, has been a happy and blessed one and earnestly hope tha t nothing ever happens to mar this joyful rela-

T. M. Maxwell, telegrapher, "S" of- Ace, is spending a ten-day vacatlon in Georgia. H e is being relleved by J. 1). Anderson.

N. A. Sutton, messenger. has returned tionship. Switchman Henry Clendennin recently

made a trip to Houston. Texas, to visit

to work after having spent several days in the hospital.

C. A. Ferauson, messenger. has return- I SOUTHWESmRN DIVISION I his son. H e was accompanied by his wife and daughter. Henry had a very exciting experience before reaching Hoas- ton. H e lost his purse containing his passes and al l the money he had with him. They were on train No. 117 between Tulsa. Okla.. and Dallas. Texas. On ap- proachlng Dallas the colored porter on xo. 117 came to him and asked Henry if he had lost 2nything. Henry said. "Yes, n ~ p wallet. and on describing i t

ed from a week's vacation In Pensacola. H e was relieved by R. J. Cosby.

C. B. Crump. telegrapher, spent a few days In Kansas City the first of May visiting relatives.

Mrs. Edith 31. Austin and Mary Lou Diss. telephone operators. Ft. Scott, spent Sunday. May 17, In Tulsa looking over the new station and visitlng frlends.

John Chesnep, Arst trick operator. Ed- ward. who has been ofY duty .several weeks on account of illness. is improred but has not vet been able t o reDort for

OFFICE O F GENERAL AGENT OKMULGEE, OKLA.

THELMA I. COBB. Reporter

Mrs. J. E. King, wife of the yardmaster. has returned from St. Louls, and b pre-

work. J. F. Bauah. cashler-operator a t La-

mar. was called to Kentucky early in May on account of the death of his father. Our sincere sypmathy is extended him.

airs. TI7. 0. Long, wife of nlght wire chief. Ft . Scott, is vlsltlng relatlves In Missouri.

T E L E G R A P H NOTES O F EASTERN DIV IS ION

says pipe makes work easy H E L E N FELLOWS. Reporter

C. R. Catlin, first trlck. Tower Grove. resumed work May 5, af ter a nlnety-day leave of absence. W. F. Reckentin, who had been working flrst, went back to hls regular job on second, displacing P. 1':. Paulsell. who had been dolng the extra After a hard day's work in the

switch tower outside the La Salle St. Station in Chicago, Telephoner Ewald-leans back and lights his pipe.

work there. P. E. Paulsell bumpecl G. C. Vermlllion

on flrst N. T.. Nonett, who had been relieving R. V. Porter. R a y IS still in the hospital. St. Louis.

L. 31. Roach worked Arst trick, Swede- borg, for a week, relieveing R. TV. Pat -

"Things have happened pretty fast today," he says, "but what of it ? With the old pipe between my teeth and Edgeworth

burning away in it, 1 should worry. For a good Edgermrthisa blend many years I've depended on Edgeworth to smooth of fine old burleys. out rough ednes-it's never none back on me vet.''

terson. Slfgo station being closed May 1st. R.

B. Lemons became ellafble for a bump. H e bumped second trick Jerome. displacing H. D. Petty. who in tu rn bumped A. E. Trotter. third Cuba. Trotter bumped R. L. Schmelz. agent Crescent. thus put- t ing Schmelz on ex t ra board agaln.

J. TIT. Finley. second xewburg. was off the night of May 7 to at tend the May Day fete given by grade school. His daughter. Verda. was crowned Queen of Nay. C. H. Reed relleved him.

H. T. Morgan, second trlck E a s t End dispatcher. went to St. Louis May 16. being relieved by TV. X. Christopher. H.

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placlng Roy Sloan on thlrd: understand Sloan is bumplng H. D. Edwards, agent. Cache.

TULSA REVISING BUREAU TULSA, OKLA.

MARGUERITE HEFRBN, Reporter

The Frlsco bowlinr: teams nnlshed sea- ond and fourth in the Clty Bowling League, the Red Ball s'econd and the Red Ravens fourth. Thls was a six-team ieague.

D. M. Rennlck reslgned Aprll 20. E. F. Frelner, who took his place. came In on train 9 a t 7:15 a. rn. the mornlnp of the 22ncl and went directly from the train to the baggage room for the ~evis ing bureau's dally mat1 a s was his duty durlng his previous s tay here. We are glad to have he and his wlfe wlth ue again.

We wlll all be "tripping agaln." t a k l n ~ advantage of the Decoration Day holi- day.

Anybod desiring Information about t he speed raws of Oklahoma and use of a Tennessee llcense in thls state, please confer wlth this reporter, who has some very recent experience in that Ihe. I t is somewhat expenslve to have a boy frlend

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,,,., ,, ..,,., %.,-,...-. -.. .-. J. West. general clerk. continues to forge ahead In interscholastic meets. thls time having placed first a t Stillwater May 7, which makes her ellgible for the natlonal contest a t Cleveland. Ohio; however. Miss West's school activities are such that she will not be able to take advantage of this honor.

Nlss Maurine Mahan, formerly of thls offlce and now stenographer to the asslst- nnt au~erlntenclent a t Oklahoma City, - - * ~ - --- ~ - - - . .

spent a week-end a t Sapulpa. Mlss Lois Flanagan attended the grad-

uatlon exercises a t the St. Johns' hospltal a t Tulsa May 21, her sister belng one of the nurses graduating In the 1931 class.

Fred Morgan has resumed 111s flshing expeclltions for the season. However, the flsh just don't seem to be biting for Fred th ln vear. as he has not reported any sen- - - - . ~

Kiuona~ catches. Mrs. Ida Macmillan of the ticket offlce

has returnecl from the St. Louis hospital.

OFFICE SUPT. TERMINALS WEST TULSA, OKLA.

JfISS EDNA A. WOODEN. Reporter

Word has been received from 9. A. Crawford who ha spent several months In San Antonio. Texas, for the beneflt of his health. that he Is getting along nlcely and asks to be remembered through thls column to his many friends. H e states tha t he derlves much pleasure from the Frlsco Magazine, which he recelves regu- larly and looks forward eagerly from one Issue to the next We are all glad Mr. Crawford Is improving and take thls means of extendlna to hlm our very best

wishes for a complete recovery and hope that he will soon be able to return to hls home here among the many Prlends who have mlssed him. L. J. Morrls, swltchman. Is vlsitlng

relatives a t Great Bend. Kan. J. B. Stedman. swltchman. has returned

to duty after being absent for some tlme account Illness.

Xr. ahd Mrs. Glenn Branchard have gone to Los Angeles, Cal., having been callecl there by the serlous Illness of Mr. Blanchard's father.

H. J. Dalley and F. W. Warren, yardmasters. have both returnecl from St. Louls, where they have been for some tlme account Illness. Both Mr. Dalley and Mr. Warren pralse the Frisco hospital and state they cannot speak loo hlghly of the treatment accorded them.

Frlencls of Mrs. E. L. Workman, of Concluctor (Buck) Workman, who was severely burned by a gasoline explosion some time ago, will be glad to know she Is Improving rapidly and is able to be removed to her home. TV. E. Eagan. general yardmaster. Is

spending a few days at %lcAHster, where he Is taklng the thlrty-second degree of the &fasonic Consistory. Mr. Eagan is being relieved by D. J. Lyons. 0. E. Guln. chlef yard clerk, was mb-

sent from duty several days account an infected tooth.

N. A. Colllns. operator, who for several years has worked second trick a t West Tulsa. has becn bumpcd by Edward Schlicht of Lawton. Mr. Collins bumped 34. E. Heinzman. U+IO was worklng third trfck, and Helnzman In turn bumped on second trlck a t Sapulya.

Messrs. Mlke Saxon and H. W. Taber have gone to Houston. Texas, where they will attend the natlonal convention of the Brotherhood of Rallway Trainmen.

H. ,P. Grlmes, switchman. who has been quite 111 with pneumonia, has gone to his home in Wagner. where he is convalescing.

Mrs. G. G. Harrlson has returned home after spendlng several days vlslting Irlends ancl relatives in Springfield and Wlchlta.

F. 31. Mitchell. switchman, Is absent from duty account Illness. Mr. Mltchell is in the hospital a t S t Louis.

F. A. Hallum. switchman. is also in the hospltal a t St. Louis account Illness.

Miss Margaret Cole has returned to Memphis. Tenn.. after spendlng several days vlslting her parents. Mr. and Yw. Fred Cole.

T. E. Eagan, smltchman, has secured leave of absence and with Mrs. Engan have gone to Bowers Mill. No.

Jos. N. Palsley, clerk, who was absent from duty account illness, has returnecl.

TRAFFIC MANAGER'S OFFICE OKLAHOMA CITY

LUCILLE BATTERN. Reporter

H. G, Snyder, trnfflc manager, accompanied the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on thelr thirtieth annual good mlll tour May 11 to 1% We handled this special train Holdenville to Tulsa.

Handled the Mlller Brothers 101 Ranch Wlld West Show. consisting of twentp- five cars, Oklahoma City to Tulsa. Yay 4th.. , :

Mrg: H. G. Snyder. wlfe of trafflc man- 'agrr. Is now visiting relatives and frfencls in Shrereport, L a

Mrs. R. 0. Hopklns. wlfe of asalstant general agent is now nvlth her mother at Lawson. Mo.. who Is. very ill. We all join in wlshing her a very speedy recovery.

R. 0. Hcpltlns. asslstant general agent. was OR duty a few days this month account Illness.

Oklahomn Clty trafflc department was favored wlth vlsits from many of our Frtsco friends thls month. who came down for the grand openlng of Tulsa's Union Station and then dropped over to call on us. Amone those oresent were Meaar?

Coffee's joys . . . without losins

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WHEN the run is over d o you have to forego coffee because i t keeps you awake?

It's usekss to give up coffee. Drink the new IMPROVED Kelc lqg 's Kaffee Hag Coffee.

Here'a a coffee to delight you. T h e new blend perfected by Kellogg in Battle Creek makes i t a drink for the most critical coffee laver. The choicest coffee beans

F own are used with the harm- ul drug caffeine removed. I t i s

real coffee- not a substitute. T r y this wonderful coffee. T h e

coupon will bring you a generous sample. O r your grocer will supply you w i t h a vacuum- sealed tin.

KAFFEE HAG COFFEE.

KELLOX COMPANY D e p ~ NJ-6, Battle Creek, Michigan

Please lend me, postpaid, semplc cmn of Kd- logs's Kbffce H a g Coffcc. I enclose ten cent. (rtamp or coin). (Ofcr $odd i n U. S. A. only . )

J. R. Koontz. W. S. Merchant, J. E. Hilton and Col. Jonah.

Our Union Station is nearing completion and a t this time the tentative grand opening date is ect a t June 26.

R. 0. Hopklna accompanied tho New York Life Insurance delcgation. consist- Ina of thirty-flve ~>eoplc, to St. Louis arRr 14 on s o . 10.-

W e feel very fortunate in securing the patronage of our Hon. Gov. Wm. H. Murray so many times, he a ~ a i n favoring our line with his presence. Oklahoma City to Kansas City April 26. to speak a t a m c e t l n ~ of the South Central Buslness Association A11rll 2 i .

MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT NEWS-TULSA, OKLA.

L. A. MACK and AMELIA KALT. Reporters

Joe Kay, staybolt inspector, spent several clays a t Winslow, Ark.. the latter par t of April. H e was delayed by high water and stated he would not go back until the rivers went down and the roads were dry.

Miss Ruth Ann Bivens of Francis. Okla.. was a week-end visitor a t the home of Mr. and 311's. A. J. Charron.

Jesse Crews. formerly car foreman a t S a p u l ~ a and T u l s a was a welcome visltor a t Tulsa N a y 1.5. Mr. Crews, who is employed by the General Amerlcan Tank Car Company. is now located a t Ft . Worth. Texas. HIS famlly has been increased bv the arrival of twin sons, who a r e now nine months o1.d

Miss Eloise Gamble. who Is .attending school a t Shawnee. Okla.. spent the week- end in Tulsa wlth Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Alexander and Mr. and Mry. H. G. New.

Miss Myrtle McConnell. distributlon clerk. vlsitecl a t Eclmond. Okla.. May 10.

Mrs. W. F. Krafft and chlldren Spent several days recently visitina with relatives and friends In Sprlngfleld. Mr. Krafft claims to be a good cook. but we noticed he seemed very anxlous for Ills urife's return.

The little son of H. C. Price, locomotive Inspector, was fatal ly Injured in a n automobile accident April 30. Mrs. Price. t h e boy's mother, was very seriously and painfully Injured and is stlll conflned In t h e hospital. W e extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.

Lee Miller. boliermaker, was cleanlng hls shotgun night of May 16. The gun went off accidentally: result. Mr. Miller los t the little flnger of his left hand. H e will be off several days.

H. J . Ray, machine shop foreman. I s t ak ing treatment a t the St. Louis hospital. H. A. Dellls, machlnlst. is taking Blr. Ray's place until h e recovers.

Mrs. 31. L. Londagin. wlfe of electrician, was called to Shreveport, La.. Ma\- 16, on account of the serious illness of her mother.

] RIVER DIVISION I CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO.

INEZ LAIL. Repor te r

Our deepest sympathy Is extended to Janles N. Clark. switchman, account of the death of his slxter. Miss Ollle Clark. Miss Clark had been In ill health for the past several months and during most of tha t time she had been conflned to

Out of the nlghl comes .damn, Out of symnathy comes sewlee.

Mrs. C. 1. Forster, Funeral Home No. 918-920 Brooklyn AVO,

KANSAS CITY, MO. GRand 0336

her bed a t the St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girarcleau, No.

The measles epidemic I s still in vogue In Cape Girardeau and the latest bnes to be conflned to their homes a r e the young sons of Edgar Wlller, cashier. S. L. Uhr, signal supervisor, ant1 Chas. Noeder, yardmaster.

On April 15th. I. C. car 5351.5, bananas, was bllled from New Orleans, La., to Cape Girardeau. 310. On April 16th a t 9 : 3 0 a. m. this car was placed on our team track and was ready for unload- ing. We're s u r e tha t this service Is un- beatable.

Mrs. J. Z. Tucker, wife of Conductor Tucker, and daughter. Mrs. Robert Flynn. have been visiting a t the home of Mrs. Tucker's sister. Mrs. E. L. Schindler, in Cape Girardeau.

Cleatus Price, clerk, of Pocahontas, Ark.. was a recent visitor in our office.

Business continues to be good a t this station and in the midst of all the crles about hard times we have shown a good increase each month. Our L. C. L. ton-

nage, a s well a s the carload freight, has shown a marked increase.

Mr. and Mrs. Don Parr . Mrs. E. L. Schindler and the writer spent Sunday, Xprll 2.5th, In Paducah. Ky.

SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE CHAFFEE, MO. -

ANNA GOLDES. Reporter

C. K. Sims of For t Scott. Kan.. was visltor in the offlce for a short time whlle In Chaffee urepuring to move his family to their new home.

l\Iiss Leota Friend of Kansas City stopped for a short time while on her way from Oran to St. Louis. Miss Frienfl has been paying a short vislt to her parents a t Oran.

Mr. and Afrs. Coy Bynum and little son of Lilbourn have been the guests of Nrs. M. H. Osburn of South Main street. Mr. Eynum was formerly a member of thc engineering forcc a t this point.

Removal of carbonate scale is accomplished with Dear- born Special Formula No. 134 inexpensively, rapidly and thoroughly. I t is used extensively by railroads and in many industries for cleaning scale from feed water heaters, water lines, cooling coils, Diesel engine heads and jackets, con- densers, pumps, evaporators, meters, pasteurizers and boilers.

Here, as elsewhere, the service of the Dearborn Chemical Company follows the product to the satisfactory accomplishment of the purpose for which it is sold. Specify Dear- born Special Formula No. 134.

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Offices in A l l Principal Cities

111'. and Mrs. R. J. Robinson have been visiting wlth their daughter, Ethel Ma?. who is attending Central College a t Fay- ette. Jlo.

Miss Juanita Morgan visited with frlends a t Wilson, Ark., a few days last month.

Miss Elizabeth Grieshaber, accompanled by her mother, motored to Ste. Genevieve recently to spend week-end with friends and relatives.

Maple Daviclscm took a =eek'e vacation last month, rpendlng hls t h e a t St Louis and Cape Girarderru. SIlss Martha Rey- nolds of Hayti took care of the steno- graphic work on his desk during his absence.

R a y Fatchett. accornpanled by a number of other ball fans of ChafPee. went to St. Louis N a y 2 to see the Cardinals play.

Mrs. W. 0. Long of For t Scott. Kan.. has been the guest of Mrs. F. H. Diers- sen. Mrs. Long also visited wlth her mother a t Caruthcrsville. Xo.

Mrs. Joe Huber has been visiting wlth her son and family at Hayti.

MISS Gwlnrldyn Moore, d m g h t e r of Conductor Frank Moore. w a s crowned queen of the ChafPee Hlgh School Carni- val on May 1. Miss Moore and Mls:~ Sarlus, daughter of general agent, ran a very close race for thls honor.

Mlss Eva Barber, daughter of Con- ductor and Mrs. J. E. Barber. was married to Porter Farmer of St. Louls. Mo.. a t the home of her parents in Chaffee on May 2. Miss Barber attended hlgh school a t ChaKee and has many friends among the younger set of this place.

B. 43. Spcrry and W. R. XIcDonough of Memphis were In Chaffee on business last month.

B L Y T H E V I L L E O F F I C E

MART FERRELL. Reporter

Harold Hopklns of the ChaEee offlce w a s a Blytheville visitor recently.

Miss Frances Fisher of Sikeston. Mo.. w a s the week-end guest of the writer about May 2.

E. F. Blomeyer. agent. was In St. Lou!s lat ter par t of Aprll.

J l r , and Mrs. John Poindexter motored to Walnut Rldge, Ark., Aprll 25. where they vlsited the latter's mother.

Mr. and Mrs. E d Foster and children. Jack and Betty, visited home folks in Gldeon. Mo.. Mothers' Day.

JIr. and JIrs. 31. T. Moon drove to Steele. No., evening of May 6. where they enjoyed a recltal presented by the u u ~ l l s of Miss Marie Moon's dancinx . . class. On May 7 they attended a plan: recital a t Holland, Mo., presented by the puplls of Mrs. Cecll Lowe.

Mlss Mary Ferrell was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. 147. S, Johnston of Wllson. Ark.. recently.

R. E. Buchanan of Nemphls w a s a business vlsltor in Blythevllle about April 28th.

Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Johnston and daughter of Wilson. accompanied b y .Mr. and Mrs. Goldman, drove to Blytheville May 9. Mrs. Johnston and Rosemary were en route to Success, Ark.. for a few days' visit.

hTorrIs Noon Is expected home the first of June from Fayetteville. Ark.. where h e has been attending the unlverslty for the past year.

Mrs. Ada Cartcr and daugliter Nadlne of Kennett. No., were guests a t the E d Foster home early part of May.

Mr. and Mrs. Rlee of C h a f e e were u-eek-end guests of the W. T. Moon ram- i l s N a y 3. Mr. Rice works In the ma- chanlcal department a t ChaPfee.

r i O R T H E R N DIVISION

OFFICE OF SUPERINTE.NDENT FORT SCOTT, KAN.

31155 BLANCHE BICKNELL. Reporter

D. A. Stevens has been assigned to the temporary ~)osition of ticket cashier, first trick In the For t Scott ticket office. H e is working in the place of D. L. Johnson. who is still off account sickness.

Jack A. Young: has returned to work, having been on a Leave of absence account sickness. Jack has taken the helper posltion a t Pleasanton.

XIlsses Dorthy and Grace Leeper. daughters of W. A. Leeper. brakeman. were recent visitors in Pittsburg. Kan.

Miss L a u r a Clark vlslted friends and relatives In Oklahoma City.

Bert Sheppy and wlfe have left for a trip to Del Rlo. Texas. expecting to stop off a t Dallas and San Antonio en route.

Operator J. F. Baugh has returned from Bowllng Green, Ky.. where he was called account death of hls father.

Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Knox a r e the proud parents of a son. born Aprll 2 8 ; weight. 9 pounds. 5 ounces. They have named hlm Robert Eilward.

311-8. Emma Miller has been assigned to the agency a t Rlvorton. Kan. Mr. E. J. Lemn~ons has been assigned to the agency a t Patterson. V. L. Stocker has been assigned to the agency a t Everton.

Mr. Gordon Jennings, agent a t Beulah, Kan., passed away a t the For t Scott hospital May 5. Mr. Jennlngs had worked for the Frlsco for twenty-five years, employed in various capacities In the transportation and accountlng department. F o r the past two years he has been agent a t Beulah.

Claude Reeder. tlmekeeper, w a s ofP duty a few days account death of his mother- in-law. Mrs. J. W. McDonald.

Carl Cowan w a s the successful appll- cant for t e m ~ o r a r v uosltlon. third trick ticket clerk. For t ~ c o i t .

Miss L a u r a Clark substituted in the of- Ace for a few days In place of Mlss Ber- nice Heinbach, who has taken a week's vacation. Chester Fulton substltuted one d a y in the ~superlntendent's offlce.

NEWS OF PITTSBURG, KAN.

ESTHER 31. CHASE, Reporter

I t Is wlth deep regret tha t we report the passing away of Mrs. Mary A. Wright, mother of Mrs. H. F. Lacey. Funeral servlces were held In Sprlngfleld on Aprll 24. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the famlly in their sorrow.

W e wlsh to welcome Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wolfe to our d t y and hope they will enjoy thelr s tay here wlth us.

Mrs. Carl Chase. Mrs. Walter Marsh and son Eugune. *Miss Hannah Gaw and Nlss Eda Nigh attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Wrieht in Sprlngfleld.

We wish to extend our sympathy to Mr. and Xrs. J. N. Bruton In the loss of a brother-in-law, who passed away a t Edna. Kan.

Mr. Wm. Beard has returned from Denver. -.here he spent ten days attending a railroad convention.

ST. LOUIS TRUCK & MFG. CO. Nanufactui'ers o f

"American" self-oi l ing steel t rucks. hand a n d t ra l le r servlce, fo r rai lroad p la t forms , warehouses, docks and industr ies . S"Uo N. Hnll St. St. Loulrr, 310.

B. W. Davis, brakeman. was absent from work for a few days on account of sickness.

Division Englneer J. 0. Armstrong spent a clay here on company business.

We wish to extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Grotjohn In the loss of her mother, who passed away N a y 13.

Work has been started on the new spur which will serve the Palmer Brothers Produce Cornpany.

Has that

chain of yours

finished I t s trick?

Many a watch-chain that ought to have been retired months ago is still struggling along on a railroad man's fine watch. Maybe that's true of the chain you're wearing!

Shown waiting for the highball, Engineman Fred W. Paul, who pulls the Broadway Limited, crack New York-Chicago Flyer on the Pennsyl- vania System, knows his Simmons Chain does justice to his fine watch! . . . Prices up to $15, including chains specially designed for certain railroad watches, and with your emblem attached. Ask your watch inspector to show them to you. Simmons Friendship Bracelets, Wrist - watch Bracelets, or Necklaces and Ear- drops make ideal gifts for wives or sweethearts. R. F. Simmons Co., Attleboro, Mass.

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OFFICE O F T R A F F I C MANAGER straw hat. All of us will say that we honeymoon wlI1 bd made to BulYalo, N. KANSAS CITY, MO. will use the old one agaln-but all will Y.. with tha t grand old standby of new-

probably weaken and get a new one. lyweds-Niagara Falls-as a side trlp. MARK CASSIDY, Reporter Ray Ruislnger returned from Minne- So all you 6006 and loud yellers ( I sup-

apolis and says the marriage will go pose tha t Is the correct name) assemble June l s t ! And tlme to get out the old through as per schedule-June 2. The some time around the mlddle of June to

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Springfield Traction Company

June, 1931 Page 55

e n t : G. F. Macgregor and W. B. Berry of Kansas City and W. F. Brandt of Monett.

Glad to have these men attend our Booster Club meetlng held on tha t date. W e had thlrty-one In attendance and everyone enJoyed the meetlng.

Agent Geo. Taaffe. Frank Hnrnm and E. H. Pumphrey of Cherryvale also a t - tendea the meeting.

I t surely pleases us to know t h a t our employes, whether on o r off duty. a r e always on the alert and slrlvlng t o please our patrons. On the morning of May loth, comlng out of Joplin on train 311. there were 5 men In the drawing room of the Pullman and. a s the traln comes through Joplin rather early in the morning. these men decided they would ra ther sleep than eat. About the time the traln arrived a t Colun~bus they began to feel the pangs of hunger and started inquir- ing around a s to how they could get somethlng to eat. Porter in thls car

' secured a Hat of just what they would llke to eat and turned same over to extra Operator J. T. Marney, who was on the train on his way to Neodesha to protect some extra work there. Marney got off the traln a t Oswego and while they werc doing thelr station work there, called the operator a t Neodesha, requesting he call Lee Edge's Cafe here and have him bring their breakfast over on arrival of No. 111. which was done. Flagman on thls traln, J. B. Haefliger. was instru- mental in working out a plan whereby these men would not have t o go hungry until they reached Wlchlta. and we feel all of these men a r e to be complimented on their solicitude in taklng care of these passengers in thls manner. Surely. thls goes to show the public tha t their patronage 1s highly deslred, and that the motto of the employes on the FRISCO is "WE STRIVR TO PLEASE.''

Operator J. A. Mlller, Jr., and wlfe spent Mothers' Day with Mr. Xllller's parents a t Webb City. Glad to report t h a t his mother. who has been 111 is reported a getting along nicely.

Brakeman R. D. Doty and wlfe spent Sunday, N a y 10, vlslting Mr. Doty's n i o t h ~ r . . . . -. . -. .

R. 11. Batterton relieved Dispatcher Spindler a t Joplin a couple of weeks during May, account Splndler being on a varation. E x t r a Operator J. T. Marney relieved Batterton as operator at Neo- desha during thls tlme.

H. C. Lockard and wlfe spent Sunday. May 10th. with Mr. Lockard's mother at Elk Falls. Kans.

Conductor Geo. M. Christy. wlfe and daughters a r e enjoying a month's vacation a t Houston. Lo8 Angeles and other polnts In the West. Mr. Chrlsty is a t - tending the conventlon of the B. of R. T. a t Houston and also expects to spend a few days in New Orleans before returning home.

Yard Clerk Dorsey Smlth spent a few days durlng May a t For t Scott. vlsitlna hls parent; and understand dld some flshing while there.

WICHITAi KAN.

LOTA L. WILLIAMS. Reporter

After several weeks of cool, rainy weather. summer has hit us with a bang! While the mercury soars and we sizzle. (I t ' s really about t h a t hot.) How nice would be the shade of the old apple tree. a f a n and a glass of cool lemonade!

According to all the signs, the flsh should be bitlng good todny and Frank W. Archer is plannina to t r y out hls best b a i t We'll eat the flsh la te r !

We wlsh to extend our sympathy to Mrs. L. 0. Cook in the death of her father at Boulder, Colo., on April 11. Mr. and Mrs. Cook have many frlends in Birmingham. Ala.. where they formerly reslded. Mr. Cook is specla1 oKlcer. now located In Wichita.

Mrs. C. S. Underwood and twins. Charles and Davld. recently vhlted friends s t Neodesha f o r several days.

Mrs. Bill Jones, the former Miss Helen Whitmore of thls office, recently pald ua a n office call. She says there is no such thing a s qulttlng work when one gets marrled, but she seems quite happy with her new job of homemaking. We hope she will come to see us again soon and brlng the young son with her.

C. S. Underwood. traveling freight and passenger agent. accompanied the Bieo- desha High School Band and Orchestra from Neodesha to Plt tsburg and return. in a special t raln April 27.

John Davldson. Distrlct Governor of the Missouri-Kansas-Arkansas dlstrlct of Klwanls International and Secretary Curt Hubbel with delegates from various clubs from this dlstrlct used Frisco s e w - Ice in special Pullman out of Wlchita. April 30, enroute to the conventlon In Mlami, Florlda. At Memphls the Wichlta party was jolned by delegates from Den- ver. Dallas. Oklahoma City, Kansas Clty and Memphl~ , making up a special train.

A stop-off of about a n hour was made a t Birmingham where most of the party took some needed exerclse and where Secretary Hubbell took a moving picture of the crowd. H. E. Morris accompanied the delegates a s fa r a s Birmingham. Shortly after leaving Memphis. Governor Davldson recefved a telegram announc- ing the arr ival of a new "Kiwaniqueen." the daughter of H. A. Baker of this offlce.

XIr. Raker Is very much the proud young father. They have chosen the name of I la rgare t for the baby.

Mr. Baker's mother recently vislted here and her young grandson. Ned Baker, returned to Kansas City with her.

J. XI. Kurn, president, and F. H. Shat- fer. general manager. mad9 a short s top between trains here in April.

Ethel Barrymore. recently in Wlchlta, a passenger on the Friseo from Joplin. quite grnciously permitted H. A. Baker to take a kodak plcture.

General Manager Shaffer and Super- intendent of Transportation J. H. Dog- well spent Monday and TueedW, May 4 and .5, renewing acqualntances a m n e ; Wlrhlta patrons of the Frlaco. These visits of our officials a r e always very much welcomed by our t rab ic depart- m m t .

Superintendent Revans and Asslstant Superlntendent Carter. with Executive General Agent Mac~regor , were here on the 7th. calllng on thelr friends.

A t the Frisco employes' meetlng held a t the local freight offlce. the evening of the 1 1 t h there was considerable discussion a s to the possibility of converting the old Frisco Dssenaer station into a yardmaster's office and club rooms for meetings and entertainments of the Club. unless the building is rented to some business concern. The Firestone Tire Company will soon vacate the building, Incident to moving into their new building.

On the 14th a number of out-of-town railroad representatives were in Wichita. many of whom called a t our oKice. A

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Traffic Club match game of golf was t h e main attracllon in the nfternoon, af ter all the shlppers had been called on in the a. m. and persuaded tha t thelr health required some outdoor relaxation.

The shop craft department took advantage of one of t h e flrst sunny days for a picnic at Llnwood Park the evening of the 14th. Mr. Glll of the roundhouse reported there w a s to be a ball game. and plenty of eats in the way of Ice cream an' everything. I t sounded so good t h a t I think everyone had a great tlme.

I CENTRAL DIVISION ( MECHANICAL D E P A R T M E N T

FT. S M I T H , ARK.

I R E N E WOESTMAN. Reporter

Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Crawford spent Sunday. May 3. in Kansas City v i s l t i n ~ with thelr son. Lewis. who is a student a t St. Mary's College.

I t is with great sorrow we report the death of W. -4. Davis, engineer on the Arthur Sub. which occurred on April 28. Although Mr. Davis had not been In good health for some time. he took seriously 111 qulte suddenly and dled within a few days. H e was very popular among ills fellow workmen and held in hlgh esteem by all who knew him, and we wish to extend our slncere sympathy to his fanr- ily In their great bereavemcnt.

Mrs. E. H. Carstensen, who recently had to undergo a n operalion a t St. Ed- wards Mercy haspltal in For t Smith, is convalescent and we a r e pleased to learn she will be able to return home wlthln a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. George McKenna and their son and daughter of Sprlngflel,.l. 310.. were recent vlsltors in For t Smitir, where they spent several days with thelr son. E d IIcKenna, and Mrs. McKenna.

C. M, Monroe is in the hospital a t Parls, Texas, suffering from a carbuncle on his neck ; however. the last report received was that he was greatly improved.

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I WESTERN DIVISION I T R A N S P O R T A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T

ENID, OKLA.

CAMPBELL & HICKS. Reporters - W. R. Watts. brakeman, who layetl off

some time ago on account of the serious lllness of hls llttle daughter, Is now back a t work and reports the youngster getting along nlcely. We hope tor her complete recovery.

You will all remember the picture of the engine on page 22 of the last Issue of

the Magasfne, and we are glad lo say that F. S. (Doc) Potter was the engln- neer In thls crew. Mr. Potter's son. W. J.. is now an engineer on the Western dlvl- slon, having been in service since 1902. Mr. Potter brought the plcture to the of- Ace to show us and remembers his father talking about this derailment.

A. D. Gatz. towerman a t Enid, who has been oft duty the past sixty days due to serious illness. Is now back a t work.

Mrs. J. A. Harter, wife of engineer, Who has been quite seriounly 111, Is now recovering nicely, having left the hospital a short time ago.

Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Kengle, B. & 8. foreman. a r e spendfnd their vacation wlth relatives In Cincinnati.

D. E. Callahan Is spending a few days with his brother in Kansas City.

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A. Braden. aKent a t FIoraI, has been called to Amarillo on account oC the serlous Illness of hls daughter.

Nlss Blanche Yowell. cashler. and her mother. who were seriously Injured In an automobile accident just before Easter. are gettlng along nicely, and expect to be discharged rrom the hospital soon. They are now in the Baptist hospital a t Enld.

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C. W. Kennedy, conductor, 1s quite serl- ously ill in the Baptlst hospital, having suffered a sllnht stroke just a f te r com- pletlng his r u n on 609 MaJ' 7.

The Western divlslon Is right on the job al l the time and the following In- stances on handling foreign equipment a r e good examples :

At 11:30 a. m. April 24 r e recefved seven cars of cattle from the Rock Island a t Enid destined Beaumont, moved on stock traln to Beaumont. 128 mlles. empty equipment returned to Enld and deiiv- ered to the Rock Island a t 11 :35 P. m. the same date.

Sixteen cars of stock In S. P, care received from the Rock Island a t Enid a t 11:lO p. m. the 28th. moved to Latham. unloaded, returned to Enid m d emptles dellvered to the Rock Island a t 10:15 p. m. s a m e date.

I TEXAS LINES I I

MECHANICAL AND STORES DEPT. FORT WORTH, TEXAS - J. D. WACEY, Reporter

It Is a pleasure t a report t h a t most of the boys in the hospital last month a r e better: Chas. Young. c a r Inspector. on belng released, has gone to a s1ster.n In the country t o recuperate; R. C. Moore, c a r Inspector. Is a t home and able to be about wlth the nld of a cane; J a y H. Thomason, s tores department, Is also at home, but not dolng s o well : J. W. ( P a t ) Wl t t Is back on t h e Job: L. C. BodkIn. sectfon foreman, Is considerably improved and expects to be discharged wlthln the next few days.

Business Is plcklng UP In Ft. Worth. Four addltlonal men were put to worR on the rip track recently to repair graln cars. expecting a bumper crop: C. H. Rhea and J. W. Fooshee. havlng been lald off several months ago. were called back: W. M. Bar ry and J. 6. Spragglns were transferred here from Sherman.

After watching several t rains of emptles going south a n d loads coming back fllled wlth the "lowing,, herd." we began to think "prosperity, which has been reported rlght around t h e corner so long; was movlng Into town over the Rlo Grande.

Local No. 45. F. A. of M. C. 1C C. D. 5.. had a well-attended meeting on May 6. Mr. B. B. Lewis. presqdent of Frisco Employes' Club of Ft. Worth, was present. aivlnc a - s ~ l e n d f d talk on "Save Our . - - - Road." R B. Snow. nreman, was 6tt over the

week-end of April 25 vlsltlng hls wlfe a t Abllene. Texas.

T. J. Dean, englneer, Brownwood-Me- nard local, has been qulte s k k a t hls home here.

Our deepest sympathy Is extended t o Mr. M. E. Hollbaugh, roundhouse clerk. In the loss of his brother-In-law, whose burlal took place at Cleburne, Texas. May 5. Also to Mr. nnd Mrs. G. F. White In the death of their Infant. whlch occurred May 13.

Mrs. R. W. Courtney, wile of electrlclan, who has been slck for a long time, Is contlnulng to Improve. We trust to report a complete recovery soon.

G. D. Skelton, outside hostler. is back on the job agaln after a siege of Illness. George says he feels well enough to ea t a bear steak. catch t h e bear and cook I t hlmself, but the doctor thinks splnaeh

"PICTURES THAT PLEASE"

,RUMBAUGH3 STUDIO P H O T O S FRAMING

E N L A R G E M E N T S K O D A K F I N I S H I N G 31ONETT. MISSOURI

and oramge juice are preferable. ConCraturatlons a r c extended to Mr.

e n d Mrs. G. W. Reece on the blrth of a daughter April 27. Mother and daughter a r e dolng nne. B111 Is dolng very well. considering thls Is 111s flrst t h e . posing as a "Pa '' -- - - -.

J. T. Odell. road foreman. has been unusually busy durlng the past month getting stock trains over the road. Move- ment of llve stock h a s been conslderably heavler than last r e a r in thls sectlon.

Both engineer's and fireman's ex t ra board have been movlng rather Hvely. due to slight Increase in buslness and some slckn-s in the ranks of the regular men.

H. F. Vaughn, fireman, has b16 In the passenger swing job after glving u p the outside hostllng job. possibly wlth the thought In mlnd of havlng more time to keep the weeds, grass and other forms of obnoxlous sprlngtlme vegetation out of hls beautlful flower beds.

Those attending the May meeting of F t . Worth Employes' Club were rewarded wlth a real t reat of entertainment. Lew White's Dancing School gave several ln- terestlng numbers In t a p and clog dancing. The real feast of the evening was the feats of m a s k and Illusion produced by W. E. Salisbury of the Amerlcan

Arch Company. Mr. Salisbury is n very talented maslcian and hls kindness ln ap- pearlna before the club has endeared hlm In the thoughts of those In attendance. Several hours of dancing to the stralns of Ward's Orchestra was enjoyed following Mr. Salisbury's act. Ye correspondent walked away wlth the attendance prize, amounting t o $5.50. I t was indeed a glorious evenlng !

R a s Arms, swltch englneer. is a very b u s y person these days, a r r a n g l n ~ f o r Enginemen ' s Memorial Service t o b e held t h e th i rd Sunday In J u n e at t h e T r a v l s Avenue Church. Indlcat lons a r e t h a t a beaut i fu l a n d impressive servlce will be enac ted In memorv of englnemen who have answered 1.helr l a s t call.

The Interest revealed by the mechanical a n d shop employes in the Employes' Club Is very pleasing. Quite a few trafflc t ips have been reported from this source dur. in6 the past month and the attendance a t the May meeting was really something to be proud of. Do not rest on your oars boys, o r you wlll drift down the s t ream: keep the good work golng.

J. M. Turner. passenger englneer. h a s been laylng off a few trips enjoying Ilfe.

John Gresham, hostler helper. accompanled by 111s wlfe. vlslted hls mother a t Rogers, Texas, for a fenr days recently.

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THE MONETT TIMES T h e bes t local paper In t h e Ozarks. Boos t lng f o r I ts Communl ty and for

t h e Frisco. Dally (b mal l ) $4.00 per year.

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I H a v e Purchased t h e Monett D r u g Co., a n d Wlll B e Pleased to

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PHONE 60 MONETT. MO.

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A Good, P r o g r e s s i v e B a n k i n a

Good Rai l road T o w n MONETT. MO.

B. Boydstun. machinist. was oft Aprli 8 attending the spring Shrine ceremonial of Moslah Temple.

V. P. & G. S. OFFICE-FT. W O R T H

MARY BESS SMITH. Reporter

"hTow is the t h e " for all swimming enthusiasts to hunt the old sults and ac- ccssories, and hie ourselves OK to our favorite swimming holes. TVotta Life !

Snatches of conversation from here and there :

"Say. I sure know a keen place where t h e birr ones a r e biting" (Mosquitoes. ChlRgel.s or Ash?).

"What wouldn't I give for a colrl one?" (Wonder whether tliat meant "The %se t h a t - ~ e f r e s h e s " ; "10. 2 and 4." or what-have-we?)

"How's your golf game? W h a t s a y we ao out for a little stroll along t h e course?'

"How about some baseball this al tcr- noon. Pollv?" -~ ~ ~

" ~ e t t e r -come along-we're going to have a great time-You know, taking a portable, plenty of food. and all the trim- mlns'."

"And does tha t little speed boat of mine make a streak of greased lightning look like slow motion?" (And what could be nicer than a surf board hooked on to t h a t said motorboat and then nle on the s u r f board?)

"Did vou s a v tennis?-I'll be right with . - - ~ - you."

"I'll see you on the bridle path Sun- d a y a. m., S'Long!"

"hfarvelous weather for flying, ch w h a t ? How about a little spln?

"Well. I hnve the ole bus all fllled u1> a n d we're headed for the wlde open spaces-See vou subsequently."

C. D. ~ o G a r d has just come In off of a brldge lnspectlon tour and has he ac- .qulred tha t "summer tan." even to his ears. Certainly is becynlng. Nr. Howard;

Mighty glad to see the W. 0. Moores. Do hope Mrs. Moore will be feellng great soon. Now. what we recommend Is a n lce long s t a y down h e r e g u a r a n t e e d to cure. too.

I t must be the weather-anyhow. glad t o know there Is no one on the slck list.

Personally (pardon nie for gettlng tha t way). I've got a blg swlinming date to flll-so. I'll be seeing you.

LOCAL F R E I G H T OFFICE FT. WORTH, T E X A S

J. P. SPENCER. Reporter -- XI. C. Wlgglns. collector, recently hurl

t h e depressing experlence which happens qu i te too often to many automoblle own- .ers. His Ford coupe. parked for just a few minutes on a busy downtown street. was stolen. Brand new tires and a tank full of gas just previously purchased rolled a w a y wlth the Ford. whlch 1s still mlss- Ing. Mr. Wlgglns Is now drivlnr: a Chev- rolet coupe. which he bought In Brown- wood.

A. F. Lauterbach, car clerk, motored to Hanillton recentlv. where he vlslted friends and relatires.

P. C. Reeves, statlon accountant. who reccntly moved from the north slde to his

extensive suburbah estate. Magnolia Manor, h a s been busy planting frui t trees. potatoes and other garden vege- tables. H e haa also been buylng up a b i r bunch of chickens. W e a r e al l looking forward to a chicken dinner one of these days in the near future.

Qulnt Taylor, bill cierk, another subur- banite residing near the environs of Handley. has also been busy plantinq melons. potatoes, etc. H e reports tha t the late frost practically kiiled all the peaches.

Broad grlnn have recently been seen on the faces of Mr. G. E. Llttlefalr. general agent. and D. 0. Etter, chief clerk. -\ consirlerable increase in station revenues was reported in April this year over the corresponding period a year ago. We a r e hopeful tha t this is a sign tliat business has now turned the corner toward a bigger and better prosperity and tha t the depression s o long in evlclence wlll shortly be a thlng of the past.

STORES D E P A R T M E N T SHERMAN, T E X A S

IT'A SEWELL, Reporter

TV. H. Bimmerman. sectlon stockman. in on the slck list a t present. H e Is being relieved by James T. Bcll, extra man.

Mrs. Scottie Russell of St. Louis. Mo., has returned home after a vlsit wlth her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Veazy, and other relatives here.

Xr . and Mrs. H. S. Peavy have returncd to Brownwood. hlr. Peavy has been roundhouse foreman here for the past year. but as tha t job was pulled OK he displaced Guy Scott as foreman a t Brown- wood, Mr. and AIrs. Scott have returned to Sherman to reside and he Is working In the machine shop.

J. J . Bryan, electl'lclan. and wlfe : TV. Mr. Johnson. machinist. and wife, and Mrs. Jlmmle Honaker. wlfe of accountant In thls office, formed a party and a t - tended the Shrlne convention In For t Worth N a y 7 and 8.

Mrs. A. A. Graham has returned from a n extended trlp to polnts In California.

Hobert Clascock of this department is takinfi a thirty-day 1eaJ.e of absence a t present for vacation purposes.

We a r e busy dlstrlbutlng graln doors and coopering material now and condl-

OFFICIAL FRISCO WATCH INSPECTORS

Dllworth Jewelry Co ......................... Jasper. Ala. Haltonl, C . W............................... Ft. \\'orlh, Texas

I St. Charles Hotel I I O N E BLOCK FROM D E P O T 1

E. G . GRAJILIXG, Owner and Proprlemr

European Plan CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI

tlons show tha t there will be a bountiful grain crop on the Texas Lines and Sey- mour Subdivision. They expect to begin cutting the grain about June 1.

T R A F F I C D E P A R T M E N T FT. WORTH, T E X A S

CORYLYNE PLEDGE. Reporter

Frank Hubert spent part of his vacn- tlon flshlns and says he cought one flsh weighing seven and one-half pounds an#l several of flve pounds. H e returned to

Uant to know hw ta getg a hand I ike that clean in bdsecondsl Laua Soap dra js deep- in dirP OX+ of We hands quicker than an othersoap in t h e h d - without- hurting -the skin.

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CENTRAL BOARDING & SUPPLY COMPANY COMM ISSARY CONTRACTORS

General Office Branch Offices F. J. ENGLEAIAN, Fresldenl CUP KRESS, Supl., SprlnEBeld, Alo. ST. LOUIS, MO. G. I. FITZCERALD, Vlce-Pres. and Sec'y 31. S. EiiGLEJIAN, \We-Ptes., Dallas, Tex. RY. Exchawe Bld~. SPRIKCFIELD, 310. CHAS. GRAY, Manafzer, Sprlngfleld, 310. E. B. SHARKEY, Manager, Ft. Worth, T e r KANSAS CITY, MO. , IT. WORTH. TEX. JOS. M. O'DOWD, ~upt . , Sprin@5eld, 310. G. R. PIERCE, ~upt . , st. LOUIS, YO. DALLAS, TEK.

Conauctor Durat. Brakemen Jome and Morgan are on the Amory-Aflceville local, wlth Sunday lay-over. Amory.

J. E. Hutchlson made this oKlce a short visit on Frfclay. May 1.

Operator 31. C. Baker and famlly have just returned from a week's vlslt a t Willl- lord and Ravenden. T. C. Adams from Magnolia relleved hlm.

bout June 1 we hope to have a movement of 25 to 30 Cars of triumph potatoes from Chls station. Few cars of cab- bage now movlng.

Speclal Agent G. W. Houtz. Blrmlng- ham, vislted In Allcevllle the latter part of May.

TRAINMASTER'S OFFICE AMORY, MISS.

VIOLET GOLDSMITH, Reporter

W e a r e glad to see C. W. Kerr, storekeeper, back a t work a f t e r belng in the hospital for several weeks.

We wish to congratulate several Frisco boys and gi r l s who have recently q a r r l e d namely: Mlss Maurlne Mas,. d a u ~ h t e r bf Conductor E. E. M ~ Y , to k i l e y 'Eason Camp, Jr . , son or ca r drstrlburor R. E. Camp a t AmOry, February 10. t he w e d d ~ n a not a n - nounced- until th is month. Also Miss .. - - ~

Mavis ~ o o z e r daughter of Dr. Boozer, to F rank wdlfe , who is employed a t the Amory roundhouse..

W e also wish to congratulate En- gineer C. M. Hunt who was recently marrled t a Miss E t m a Stanford of Guin, Ah . , and Mlss Ava Glozler, daughter of l a t e Conductor R. T. Glozler, to Herbert Williams, who 1s Frlsco watch Inspector a t Allcevllle.

ong gratulations a r e also In order to Conductor D. L. Guyton and D. Kleck- lev who a r e both D ~ O U ~ arandfathers.

b l enn ~ a c k s c h l e i , of onr roe, La., Is

visi t lng hls parents. F. G. Backschies, manager and wlre ehlef, and Mrs. Backschles.

C. 0. Smlth h a s been assigned agen t a t Koshkonong, Mo.. having been agen t a t Glenn, Ala., for about ten years.

H. R. Wade. assistant SU~erintendent. and Mrs. Wade a t t e d e d ' t h i ~ Derby; May 16, In Loulsville. Ky. W e are rlad to know llttle Bills

Joyce Lidddl, daughter o r ~ r a k e m a h J. V. Llddell, 1s Improving, having been in the M e m ~ h i s h0SDital for several weeks.

Nr. Gresham. who was gardener a t Amory for several years, has recently been retlred.

We were all sorry to learn of the death of Harve Antram, who was an engineer on the Birmingham sub. M r . Antram dled March 30. 1931.

There have been several deaths recently and we oRer ou r sincerest sympathy to the famllles of each.

Mrs. W. P. Stanback, wife of agent a t Olive Branch, died in the Memphis hospital March 27.

Switchman J. S. Eubanks was kllled in the yards a t Amory on March 30.

Agent J. S. Crenshaw's sister dled the l a t t e r par t of ~Afarch. Mr. Cren- shaw 1s agent a t Greenwood Springs, Mlas.

Mr. I). P. FalrIey's o a n g son, age 2, Bled the flrst pa r t of Gay. Mr. Falrley 1s agent a t Fountaln, Ala.

Mrs. R. E. Galnes' mother, whose death occurred the la t te r par t of March. Mr. Gaines is with the BLB department a t Amory.

Mrs. W. B. Sanders. wife of conductor, has returned from a visit to friends in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Mr. C. H. Keesee, engineer, Mrs. Keesee and son. James. have moved from Amory to Columbus, Mlss.

Miss Violet Goldsmith recently spent a n exlremely pleasant visit In the home of Mr. and Nrs. W. J. Patterson, storekeeper, a t Pensacola and also visited Miss Jeanne Gabriel, daughter

of H. E. Gnbrlel, assistant suoerln- tendent.

Whlle in Pensacola Mr. Patterson secured speclal permlsslon to t ake a par ty of hls Wends on board the C. A. Larsen- a Norwedan whaler. whlch is the la iges t boar-of- l t i -k ind ' K i h e world and 1s famous for going t o t he ald of the B ~ r d South Pole exnedltlon. The whaler - accompanled commander Byrd lo a n outpost on the ice packs a t the bottom of the world two years apo. The C. A. Larsen left Its home - - - - . ~ ~ - ~ ~ -

port. Sandefjord. or way, last August 6, and is a small town. c o m ~ l e t e , having aboard doctors, barbers, library, miniature farm and sheep. This boat carries a r r ew of 300 men and la t he largest cargo vessel ever to enter Pen- sacola bay, bringing two mllllon gallons of whale 011, du ty on the oll a t six cents a gallon amounrlng to $120.- 0 0 0 . To Bet this carao of all 9 2 5 whales were killed. -,

POCAHONTAS, ARK.

CLEATUS PRICE. Reporter - -

Mr. W. I. Ludwig, cashler-operntor. Pocahontas Ark., at tended convention of ~ n l g h t s ' o f Columbus a t Lit t le Rock. Ark., May 6-6-7. H e was relieved by Mr. C. C. Ogle,

Mr. R. T. Harty, claim agent. Poplar Blur . Mo., ha s been in Mlsslsslppl for about three weeks on company business.

Highway No. 67 between Pocahontas and Walnut Rldge Is under construction. Thls wlll give the Frlsco several hundred cars of materlal.

The radlsh movement In Chls tarrl- tory Is over, havlng shlpped seven ca r s from Blggers, Ark.

Mr. Lon Foreman, recelvifig clerk Chaffee, and chalrman roth her hood Railway Clerks, is a t tendlng clerk's conventlon. Denver. Colo.. he b'elng re- Ileved by Cletus Prlce, Pocahontas, Ark.

The M o u n t V e r n o n C a r M a n u f a c t u r i n g Co.

Repair. Slwp, Capacity Per Annum: 500' x 150'

10,000 Freight Cars; Fully equipped with C r a n e s , E l e c t r i c 1 150,000 Chilled Tread

Riveters, etc., enabling Wheels; us to work in all kinds R 20,000 Tom Forgings of weather 'b,

BUILDERS OF FREIGHT ' CARS OF ALL KINDS

MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS

OFFICE TERMFNAL ACCOUNTANT . BIRMINGHAM, ALA.

Q. T. DUNLAP. Reporter

t he division- and s tores accountant's office, Springfield, and reported to his new work on Aprll 18.

Mrs. Iona Shearln of the divlslon accountant 's oftice, Memphls. displaced Helen Roberts, sleno-clerk, and reported April 27.

Helen Roberts bfd in new position in divislon and stores accountant's office, Sprlngfleld. and reported there April 20.

I t la ter developed tha t iMiss Mahan, from Sapulpa, who made the original bumo, secured a Dosirion in the trans- portstfon departinent a,t Oklahoma City; so Mrs. Shearin returned to her posltlon In Xernphls and Helen Rob- e r t s returned to Birmlngham on May 4.

The. local Boosters Club entertained wi th a dance on May 5 a t the High- land Pa rk Country Club and a good tlme was enjoyed by all.

Mrs. Marie Shlne, wife of J e r ry Shlne. deceased, former engineer and - roundhouse foreman a t Muskogee Okia., was recently called to ~ i r m l n g : ham account serlous Illness of her son, W. E. Shlne.

We were grea t ly shocked to hear of the sudden death oC Delbert Tiffany In Ft. Scott. Kan. Mr. Tiffany was for- rnerlv terminal accountant here where he hkd many frlends. Delbert Tiffany Jr.. is making his home with his grand: parents. Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Essary, of Birmlngham.

OFFICE O F DIVISION ACCOUNTANT

MEMPHIS, TENN.

COOK and STEPHENS. Reporters

Dld you sll ever hear of a traveling stenographer? We have one In our offlce. Mlss Ione Shearin was notlfled tha t she was belng "bumped" by Miss Maurine Mahan, so she rushed down

to Birrnlngham. Then word came that Mlns Mahan had left our department so Ione had t o come back. And how glad we were to see her-after being without a steno for five days. She says $he enjoyed her v is i t in Blrrning- ham but there is still no place like home.

Lit t le C. E. Reed, Jr., has been the victim of whoaalng cough but we a re glad to report that a t this tlme he is almost well.

We had a n accident "in the family" last week when l i t t le Miss Zoe Hugh- ett , daughter of shop accountant, had the misfortune to fall and break her arm.

Mrs. W. R. McDonough and daughter. Mary Elaine. accompanied Mr. Mc- Donough to Chaffee for the week-end of M a y 15.

miss I la Cook is ge t t ing to be quite a bridge player, having won a prize a t a recent bridge party.-

Mrs. 4 . E. Biggers is spending a week with her sister in St. Louis.

Ralph Stephens is spending each week-end in Chaffee vlsiting his mother.

C. y. Skates, traveling accountant. was in this office recently checking joint facility bllls.

Friends and Memphis of the office force have been making frequent tr ips out to White Haven to see t he rose garden and lawn of Audie Biggers.

The BiggMs a r e reaping the reward fo r the many hours of work around tllelt h ~ m e as It 1s really a place of beauty and thelr fr iends a r c always welcome.

3llss Jn l ta Gossett Is now living in the Glenview sub-division.

R W. Oiney, cornpletlon report en- ~ I n e e r , has been transferred to the St. Louls office. We a r e sorry t o lose Dick but hope he enjoys his new work.

Mr. and Mrs. P a u l Schmltz have our- chased furni ture and a r e reallv k & ~ - ing house now. W& a re expecting t o be invited to B housewarming soon.

Mrs. Della F a y was the gues t of her daughter. miss I la Cook,,, on May 2.

After being "bumped, and not having any place to bump, Otis Hardin came back to this Office to tell the force goodbye before re turning to his home in Ohio. We hope Otis finds some new work soon but tha t he will not forpet his Frisco friends or forget to boost Por the Frisco Lines.

SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE MEMPHIS, TENN.

BERTHA HARRIS, Reporter

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. March a r e vaca- tioning in California guests of Mr. Marsh's brother in d o s Angeles. Mr.

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a n d Mrs. Marsh w e n t o u r v ia S a l t L a k e Ci ty and will r e t u r n r i a Grand Canyon. v i s i t ing o t h e r points of in te res t on the i r trip. Mr. Marsh is third tr ick d i spa tcher a n d h a s been in service of t h e Frisco 43 years.

H a r r y Mart in, t imekeeper, made a t r ip to Pensacola recently on business.

XI. F. Shannahan , chicf clerk, recent- l y made a motor car t r ip over t h e line, 31emphis to Springfield, a n d reported a fine tr in. - - ~ - - .. . .- .

Mrs. R. E. F l e m i n g and daughter . Mary Virginia, wi fe a n d d a u g h t e r of OS&D clerk. th i s office, s p e n t >lother's D a y a t Thayer v i s i t ing h e r mother, Mrs. Palmer.

Johnnie E v a n s B&B c le rk spent a recent Sunday a n d Monday in Pensa- cola fishing. J o h n s a y s h e c a u g h t a lo t of fish.

G . W. Williams. our agent a t 3loun- tain View, w a s called to Seymour re - cently account serious i l lness of his mother .

Russel l Rryan a n d wife have moved f rom Thayer to Mountain View. where they will be located f o r some time.

B. & B. W A T E R SERVICE D E P A R T M E N T

S O U T H E R N DIV IS ION

B I U Y E BENNETT. Repor te r

Hello everybody. This i s s ta t ion E B B back on t h e a i r a f t e r a n absence of t h r e e months. W o n d e r if anyone missed us! Well w e a r e g lad to be back anyway, and we're s t i l l lreeplng busv down here.

w e w a n t to introduce some mighty fine gentlemen. if they need a n in t ro- duction. Mr. R. L. Redding, o u r new genera l foreman BBBWS, and Mr. W. H. P r y o r , o u r new foreman w a t e r se rv- ice. Mr. Redding has been one of our department for many years. s tar t lng with the Frlsco flrst in 1903 In the B C B depar tment . Southern division. H e h a s been one of o u r brldge inspectors for severa l y e a r s and w a s officially appointed genera l foreman, May 1. Mr. P r y o r comes t o u s f rom t h e R i v e r divlslon w h e r e h e w a s foreman w a t e r service. W e welcome X r . Pryor . a n d c o n g r a t u l a t e them both.

G. G. Homer , o n e of o u r inspectors, w e n t t o t h e St. Louls hospital o n X a y 2nd for t rea tment . U7e hope Mr. H o m e r is rapidly i m p r o v i n ~ and will soon be on t h e job aga in .

R. E. Galnes. foreman. who has been in Bi rminnham Termina l for sometime. is now o t t on t h e line wi th a br idge g a n g a n d l ikes it, h e says.

J a c k Blaine, fo rmer ly W. S. repa i r - man In Birminrrham Terminals . w a s re - cently ass igne2 to t h e Xfemphis and Wlllow Spr ings Subs, wl th head- q u a r t e r s a t Thayer , Mo.

Mighty g lad to h e a r f rom W. A. Dig- m a n down a t P l e a s a n t Ridge, b u t hope he'll h a r e more cheery news t o repor t n e x t time. H e r e p o r t s t h e fol lowing associates 111. M. T. Odom. W. 0. B r o w n a n d W. W. Garre t t . b r ldge carpenters . a l so Mrs. J o h n F. Sellers. wi fe of o n e of his carpenters . TVe wish them a l l a speedy recovery.

Mrs. J o h n Stone a n d children of T h a y e r recently visited Mr. Stone, who i s w o r k i n g in t h e Bi rmingham Termi- nal House gang .

Mr. a n d Mrs. J. E . Shipman renor t t h a t t h e y a r e v e r y happy i n the i r n e w duplex home a t 849 Cox Ave., Memphls. w h e r e they recently movea. Mr.. Shlp- man Is o u r B&B foreman In t h e Mem- phis Terminal .

J o h n Lowrimore and E d Riley. car - penters . w e n t in t h e St. Louis hospital d u r i n g May.

J. .E. Evans , c le rk t o B C B a n d w a t e r servlce foreman. s p e n t t w o days, April 26th a n d 27th a t Pensacola fishing. J o h n n i e s a y s h e didn't ca tch a n y whales, b u t g o t s o m e m i g h t y nice sa rd lnes.

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. D i g m a n recent ly visited Mrs. Digman's s i s t e r a t Pasca- goula , Mlss.

Congra tu la t ions a r e In order. Miss

Frances Bryan. daughter of' 31r. R. D. Bryan , pumper a t Mountain View, Mo., became t h e bride of Mr. E a r l Hall , Sa turday , J l a y 9th. The y o u n g couple were marr ied a t Salem. Arkansas. W e wish them much happiness.

W e wish to extend sympathy to JIrs. R. E. Gaines in the recent loss of h e r mother.

Mrs. Mr. -4. Digman h a s re turned to h e r home a t Atmore, Ala., a f t e r spend- i n g two weeks wi th f r iends a t BIonroe- vi l le a n d Fr i sco City.

Air. a n d Mrs. R. D. B r y a n a t I I t . View had a s the i r g u e s t s over the week-end of May 9th Mr. a n d Mrs. W i l b u r E d w a r d s of ' Thayer. Xr. B r y a n i s o u r pumper a t >It. View and Mr. E d w a r d s i s second t r ick opera tor a t Thayer.

Mr. S tan ley H o r a k tel ls u s t h a t h e ix del ighted to a g a i n be back on t h e Willow Spr ings Sub, his home te r r i to rv where he s t a r r e d to work on t h e K. C . F. S. M. R. R. in 1699. Mr. H o r a k h a s been doing construct ion work f u r t h e r south for sometime.

LOCAL F R E I G H T OFFICE MEMPHIS , T E N N .

VIHGISI.\ GRIFFIN, Reporter

S. L. Oliver spent April 18 in Tunica, Miss.. driving down with Slm Clark of Clark. Burkle R Company.

H. Q. Flanigan, OSRD clerk, is getting to be a n old-timer In the service of the IYisco. having rounded out 23 years on April 20.

T. E. B a g ~ c l l , assistant cashier, and family spent the week-end of April 2.7 In New Albany with 3Irs.Bagwell's sister.

S o r ~ v to hear of the death of E. M. ~ r i s s o m ' s brother In Amory, Mlas., Aprll 26. The family has our d e e ~ e s t sympathy.

T h e Sixteenth District Rotary Club Convention was held in Memphls April 27 and 28. of whlch club S. L. Oliver 1s a n active member, and. being on several committees, he attended both clays.

J. T. Carrigan. bill clerk, returned to work Aprll 28 looking flne; he having been OK several months account illness. E. W. Holcombe dropped In to see u s

several days ago, and we were so glad to ree him. H e w a s pensioned on April 1 end says he has been real busy since. working in his garden and flower beds.

H. 9. Flanigan spent Sunday. May 3. flshing near Blytlleville. Ark. He, his wife and her mother and father drove over, and he s a s s 24 flwh were caught. "Boots." does that mean you caught them al l? T. B. Heflin, check and receiving clerk.

returned to work May 6 af ter being off several days account illness.

Glad to report Mrs. L. W. Tankersley. wife of OS&D clerk. is getting along nicely now, a f te r being real sick with the flu.

Miss Faye Barbee. ex t ra clerk, spent several days recently in Kansas City. visiting friends.

A. V. Garrett. OS&D clerk, Is confined to his bed now and is quite ill. I a m sure he would be glad to see anyone from this office. Xrs. Lelia Lenihan and I vislted wit11 him a while recently and it scemed to cheer him up a bit.

Another weddlng in our office family. Gordon Robertson and Miss Bessie Ben- ham were married on May 9, leaving im- mcdlately for Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles. We wish to extend this couple the w r y best of luck and happiness. J. F. Wright, ra te clerk, left midnight.

April 9. by motor for Muscle Shoals. spending the next day there.

Mrs. J. L. Fazzi, wife of inbound delivery clerk. left May 17 for several weeks' vlsit with relatives in New York City. Mr. Fazzl tells me he Is golng to be some lonesome.

Sorry to hear of the sudden Illness of Joe Varossa's mother several days ago. ancl tha t she Is not improving. Mr. Va-

roasa la a representatlve oE thc Patterson Tranalcr Company and is stationed on our ~.>latfolm~.

OFFICE D IV IS ION ENGINEER MEMPHIS , T E N N .

C. C. SICKLES, Reporter

The new Jordan Spreader Ditchcr SF 9901 has bren working on the Tupelo Sub for srveral weeks and is doing some mighty flnc work in the way of cleaning ditches.

.T. H. Brooking, of Kansas City was in the office April 2Sth. Looked good to see Mr. brook in^ around the office. a s h k was division 'englneer here for some nine years before taking n position with the ~ i s t Construction Comp&iny.

R. A. Watson. of Sprlngfleld, was in Memphis the flrst of this month

Claud Andereck. dispatcher's clerk. made a trip to Denvcr. Colo.. week of May 10th. to attend the Clerks' Con- vention Mr. Lee Moore is h a n d l i n ~ his job while hc is awav. Looks good to see Lee about the office, a s he was B&B clerk tor wveral w a r s .

> I n . M7. ICoontz spent several days the flrst part of J Iag in Hot Snrings attending the P. T. A. Convention. Mrs. Koontz reports t h a t all of the delegate- had a splendid time while there.

Meeting of the roadmasters on the Southern clivislon w a s h d d iR Mempbi.; on -4pril 27th. After the regular b u d - n w s nrm flnlshed. the meeting waa turned over to a discussion of general conditions and how to better them.

Yard Foreman P. E. Cunningham has been entertaininr his son. Ben. for some three weeks. Ben is with the Govern- ment and for the next two years will be aszirned to clutv a t Quantalno Bay. Cuba.

Dispatcher Marsh and wife left Masr 3rd for a trlp to California and other polnts of Interest. This Is a well earned \acatlon for Mr. hlarsh, ancl while we will greatlv mlss him around the office. we sincelVely hope thev ~ i 1 1 have a grand time while gone. hir.'Bradley Is working his shift.

Division Engineer J. 0. Armstrong of For t Scott was In the office Aprll 27th and 28th.

Carl Hoff. asslstant englneer a t St. ~ o u i s . . was in our office one day recently.

Rearrangement of Georgia Street Yard. nmde necessary by the leasing of a larat- t ract of our property to the National Tube Company, has been completed.

Mr. ancl Mrs. J. R. Scott. of Spring- field, has been visitinr a t the C. M. Scott home a t Memphls. Mr. Scott says he is enjoyinn his retlremcnt flne and is busy all the time.

Brirlre Engineer Hennessy made a trip to Pensacola the of May 11th. J. H. Cunnlngham has been promotccl

to frog repairer and Winslow Mock has been made frog repairer helper.

The new undernass a t Fordland ha- been completed. This subway was made necessary account U. S. Hihway No. 60 crossing our line a t this polnt.

Congratulations a r e extended to Gordon Robertson and wlfe. Understand Gordon was married to 3flss Benham the flrst nart of 3Iav and Denver was chosen for the weddlni trip, a s Gordon had to be in Denver to attend the Clerks' Conven- tion. All join in wlshing them a long and happy yedded life.

BIRMINGHAM T E R M I N A L

NELLIE ,3IcGOXVEN, Reporter

Mr. C. J. Thompson. assistant to superintendent terminals. and Mrs. Thompson attended the marrlage of Mr. Thompson's sister In Memphis on April 17th. Mr. Thompson acted a s best man.

F. L. Dulaney, operator. Is vlsltlng In New York City.

7Z/3&0 FMPLOSS'/~~~~WZINE

These Advertisers Congratulate Frisco Lines on Construction of New Tulsa Union Depot

MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY GENERAL CONTRACTORS

v TULSA, OKLAHOMA

Best Wishes to Frisco

BLISS HOTEL

225 Rooms 225 Baths Two Blocks South of New

Union Station

TULSA, OKLA.

M A R A T H O N PETROLEUM

A. L. HALL SHEET METAL WORKS

SHEET METAL CONTRACTORS

Telephone 4-9071

323 West 2nd Street TULSA, OKLA.

QUALITY PRODUCTS

a a a a a a a a a a a a Experience alone has taught Frisco's technologists- as well as technologists for other railroads- the wisdom of speci- fying the use of Marathon Fuel Oils. They have learned that with each purchase of Marathon Fuel Oils comes lower costs and improved operation.

Marathon can put the same efficiency and low oil and fuel consumption irto the operation of your automobile engine. Drive in where you see the sign of the Marathon Runner. There you will find motor oils, gasolines and greases known and accepted for years by mdlions of motorists as products of intrinsic value giving increased performance.

MARATHON OIL COAWANY Thompson Building, Tulsa, Oklahoma

June, 2931 Page 65


W i t h Good W i s h e s to the Frisco-

The Builders Concrete Company 827 E. ADMIRAL BOULEVARD

TULSA, OKLAHOMA

Congratulations to the Frisco on the completion of the new Union Station. The overhead doors in the mail and baggage rooms were manufactured and installed by the

Overhead Door Co. of

Ok lahoma a n d Arkansas

OKLAHOMA CITY

G E N U I N E

B L O X O N E N D FLOORING

was installed on the raised baggage platforms of the new Frisco Station a t Tulsa. Laid in lengths approxi- mating 8 feet. Lasts a life-time and stays smooth.

Carter BIoxonend Flooring Co. KANSAS CITY, MO.

Congratulations to the

FRISCO on the

NEW TULSA

D E P O T A Friend

Dominating the skyline of Tulsa, the view of The Exchange Bank Building is particularly impressive from the new Unlon Depot

Commercial and

Savings Banking

Trust and

Investment Banking

Building for Prosperity EAL builders a r e forward looklng Indlvlduals and Institutions R who, regardless of economic condltlons, work oonslstently toward a sound buslness development of their particular busl-

nesses and the city and s ta te In whlch t h a t buslness Is located. The cornpletlon of the Tulsa Union Depot project is a n Im-

portant step in tha t dlrectlon. We sincerely congratulate and express appreclatlon to the

management of the Frlsco for thls contrlbution to Tulsa .and to Oklahoma-It is a worthy monument.

The Exchange Banks of Tulsa also take pride In their contrlbution toward the completion of thls project:

The late James J. McGraw, president of The Exchange Natlonal Bank, was the chalrman of the orlginal Unlon Depot Commlttee whlch opened and carried on negotiations wlth the railroads. HIS untimely death. March 3, 1028, found hls work unflnlshed. Succeeded by his friend nnd business assoclnte, Harry H. Rogers, as presldent of The Exchange Banks, 311. Rogers also carrled on as cllnlrman of the Unlon Depot Commlttee untll completlon wns assured.

Prosperity Is In the maklng. The Exchange Banks of Tulsa pledge co-operation in furthering the development of the great Southwest.

a n e ~ n @ &~xchan$~ -Exchange National Bank Trust Companq W n a l Company

Capital, Surplus and Undivided 'profits Exceed $10,000,000 Resources Exceed $100,000,000

F&co ~ ~ M P L O ~ ' ~ C H U A E


MISCELLANEOUS AND ORNAMENTAL

IRON WORK

Furnished by

South west Ornamental Iron Company

KANSAS CITY, MO.

Grinnell Heating and Plumbing Co.

Fairfax Bldg.

KANSAS CITY, MO.

GENEHAL CONTRACTORS

MOTO-MIXED CONCRETE 1116 S . Lewla TULSA, OKL.4.

We are very proud to have furnished and installed all of the Terrazzo in the Tulsa Union Depot.

United Tile & Terrazzo Co., Inc.

A. L. RIZAN, Pres.

I Tulsa New Orleans

S A L A R Y L O A N S TULSA INDUSTRIAL LOAN AND

INVESTMENT COMPANY 212 Philcade Bldg. Tulsa, Oklahoma

4-7197

6 Per Cent on INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES

CONGRATULATIONS

UPON THE OPENING OF TULSA'S N E W UNION STATION

W e welcome your visits to a

Hotel o f distinction where service is paramount

v

THE MAY0 600 Rooms 600 Baths

RATES FROM $3.00

Jznze, 1931 Page 67


I The interior walls of the new Tulsa and Oklahoma City Stations are California Stucco

KANSAS C I T Y P L A N T : Located a t 2037 East 19th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, and operated by the CALIFORNIA STUCCO PRODUCTS COMPANY O F MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS P L A N T : Located at 7409 Forsythe Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri, and operated by the ST. LOUIS M A T E R I A L & SUPPLY COMPANY.

PRECAST SLABS Furnished on Tulsa Depot and on Oklahoma

City and Tulsa Power Houses

PRECAST NAILING SURFtACE SLABS Furnished on Oklahoma

City Depot

Precast Slab and Tile Co. Fonnerly Brock Bron. Mfg. CO.

4434 Hunt Avenue

ST. LOUIS, MO.

ARKANSAS RIVER SAND COMPANY

TULSA

I Plnckneyvllle Perry County Coal From Plnckneyvllle. Ill. I

I BINKLEY COAL COMPANY 230 N. Miehlgan Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. I

I Merchants Bk. Bldg. Rallway Exch. Bldg. INDIANAPOLIS ST. LOUIS I

Start your motoring economy at the black

and white pumps!

ALLEX ELECTRIC CO. 312 Philcade Bldg.

Tulsa, Okla.

3-54US

ON

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

ENGINEERS

Use Cities Service Oils and Gasolene ITIES. Service 4 C olene assure

motoring pleasure toring dollar . . . Service controls eve duction from oil fit stations . . . becaus, the quality along ev

9ils and Gas- way with the most rigid tests Y 0 u utmost known to science . . . because Citiw

tor every nlo- Service itself uses these oils and because Cities ry step of pro- gasolene in the operation of its e,ds to service power plants and transportation e it safeguards systems . . . representing inillions ery step of the . of times the energy of your car.

Lities service Refining Company CITIES SERVICE OILS AND GASOLENE

KERlTE T h e Pre-eminent

Insulation for

Wires and Cables

THE KERlTE %2X"L!2 COMPANT INC " I W rrrm an- s.N -YO

The Gideon - Anderson Co. MANUFACTURERS OF

Hardwood Lumber AND

Slack Cooperage Stock GENERAL OFFICES

Band Saw Mills and Planlng Mllls GIDEON, MO. SALES OFFICE

AND DISTRIBUTING YARD:

110 Angelica Street Telephone: Tyler 001 1-Tyler 0012

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Ayer & Lord Tie Co.

I N C O R P ~ R A T E D

Railway Exchange CHICAGO

Railroad Cross Ties

Timber Products Lumber

Poles Piling Fence Posts

Wood Treatments & Preservation

P L A N T S

Carbondale, Ill., Grenada, Miss.,

Louisville, KY.. North Llttle Rock, Ark.

Montgomery. Ala.

Marine Ways-Paducah. KY.

"CREOSOTE OIL PREVENTS DECAY"

C. A. ROBERTS CO. " SHELBY"

Seamless Steel Tubing CHICAGO ST. LOUIS

DETROIT INDIANAPOLIS

Hedges-Weeks Construction Co.

Rooms 415-418 Holland Bullding

Railroad Masonry Contractors SPRINGFIELD. MO.

The New York Air Brake Company

I Manufacturers the

STANDARD AIR- BRAKE EQUIPMENT

I GENERAL OFFICES 420 Lexington Ave., New York City

WORKS Watertown, New York

Unit oj Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation

Linde Oxygen Prest-0-Lite Acetylene Oxweld Apparatus and Supplies Union Carbide Carbic and Carbic Flood Lights Car Inspectors' Lamps Haynes Stellite High Abrasive Welding Rod

CARBIDE AND CARBON BLDG., CHICAGO CARBIDE AND CARBON BLDG,, NEW YORK

June, 1931

T O N C A N Copper Mo-lyb-den-urn Iron Culverts

Manufactured by

Tri-State Culvert Mfg. Co. Second and Butler, MEMPHIS, TENN.

CHAS. R. LONG, JR. COMPANY

LOUISVILLE CHICAGO

ST. LOUIS

Manufacturers of

All Kinds of Railway and I n -

dustrial P a i n t s , Varnishes and Lacquers.

Warden Pullen Coal Co. MINERS and SHIPPERS

HENRYETTA - OKLAHOMA I

J. W. McMURRY CONTRACTING CO.

R. R. 6. BRIDGE CONTRACTORS

511 Railway Exchange Building, KANSAS CITY, MO.

Smokeless Fuel Company HUNTINGTON, ARK.

M I N E R S A N D SHIPPERS O F I Semi -Anthracite Coal

FRISCO SHOPS Use

"Oswayo" Blacksmith Coal .

"Best by Every Test"

MINED AND SOLD BY

BLACK DIAMOND COAL MINING COMPANY

BIRMINGHAM. ALABAMA

LIST CONSTRUCTION CO. Railroad Contractors

415 Railway Exchange Building

KANSAS CITY, MO.

~rmmmmm~~~mmrmrnrmm~~lnmn = - it - Barnard Stamo Co. - - E - - RUBBER STAMPS, SEALS &.STENCILS - - - - - - - - - - - - - = Tradechecks, Pads, Ink , Etc. - - = Fac-Simile Autograph Stamps - - - - - - - Z 310 Olive St. St. Louis, Mo. - -

W. H. (Bill) REAVES 1169 Arcade Bldg.

St. Louis, Mo.

I Representing the P. & h l . Co. I

Be Sqzcme To Yozcr

M O T O R

Wil l iam Barnsdall founded the world's first refinery in 1860 -Today, after 70years, the name associated with petroleum from the very beginning, offers you the finer BE SQUARE petroleum products.

bjinorier: BARNSDALL. OKMULGEE. WICIIITA . S a l e Oficw: TULSA, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, ST. LOUIS, KANSAS CITY, ST. PAUL. LOS ANGELES

]E/~&co ~ M P L O Y L ~ S * ~ C ~ C ~ ; O ~ ~

ANDERSON-PRICHARD OIL CORP. REFINERS OF

INDUSTRIAL NAPHTHAS OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.

I -

MINES ON THE FRlSCO AT CARBON HILL. ALABAMA I I MOSS & McCORMACK I I MINERS AND SHIPPERS I

I COAL- Blacksmith, Bunker, Steam, Domestic- COAL 1901-4 American Trust Buildin0 BIRMINGHAM. ALA.

Steel Tlrer. Steel Tlred Wheelr, Steel Axlen, 8teel Ipringa, Rolled Sfeel Rlnnr. So116 W r o m a h t 8tecl

Whcela. Steel Aowlngn. Steel Crunher Rollm and Rhella. Rolled Steel Gear Blanks.

Steel C'nntln~r, Steel Plpe F l a n g ; ~

I Standard Steel Works to. Main Office and Works: Burnham, Pa.

I John V. Boland Construction Co. I I ALLHANDS and DAVIS I I F O R S T E R P A I N T A N D CHIMNEYS. CONCRETE and BRICK M A N U F A C T U R I N G CO. I

FURNACES 1 OIL STILLS and BOILER SETTINGS

I ('HICA(:O OFFICE: Stock Exrbnnge Bldg. Chemical Bldg. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Railroad Contractors

619-20 Frlsco Bldg.. Joplin. Mo. 501 Southwestern L i fe Bldg.. Dallas. Texas

WINONA, MINN. Reflners and Manufacturers of GRAPHITE AND GRAPHITE

SPECIALTIES ROOF PAINT. ROOF CEMENT, ETC.

The Only Efficient Locomotive Cleaner CI?)

The D. & M. Cleaning Process Railway Exchange

CHICAGO, ILL.

BENTZINGER BROS. Manufacturers of

B R U S H E S Main and Market St .

St . Louis, Mo.

Brookside-Pratt Mining t o INCORPORATED I

A. R. Long, President Albert Allison. Secretary-Treasurer I

I I I I PRODUCERS OF I I I I Steam and Domestic Coal

ESTABLISHED 1893 I

Manassa Timber Company PILING

OAK-CYPRESS--PINE

Arcade Bldg. St. Louis, Mo.

Kansas City Bridge Company Builders of Railroad and Highway Bridges

River Improvement Work KANSAS CITY, MO.

CIW0Booth & CO- Railway Supplies

RAILWAY EXCHANGE BLDG. CHICAGO, ILL.

Mines on Frisco, Southern and I. C. Railroads

Brown-Marx Bui lding

BIRMINGHAM, ALA.

STEWART MACHINERY COMPANY Buder Building, St. Louis, Mo.

Deep Well Pumps-Steam and Centrifugal Pumps--St6am Traps-Raduclng Valves-

Ventilators

Galloway Coal Company

E X C L U S I V E M I N E R S O F

ELK RIVER and GALLOWAY COAL

General Office:

Memphis, Tenn.

M I X E S A T

GALLOWAY, CARBON HILL and HOLLY GROVE, ALABAMA

M I K E S LOCATEI) ON FRlSCO RAILROAD

Viloco Railway Equ ipmen t Co.

For Dependable Sewice

"VILOCO" Pressed Steel Brake Step

"VILOCO" Automatic Rail Washer

- - "VILOCO" Bell Ringer

"VILWO" Exhaust Pipe

"VIMCO" Improved Sander

"VILOCO Pneumatic Whistle Operator

R E I D A N D LOWE RAILROAD AND

BRIDGE CONTRACTORS

Grading and C o n c r e t e B r i d g e Work

ALA.

Unxld Railroad Fusees INSURE SAFETY

Best by Every Test UNLXCLLlED MANUFACTURING

COMPANY, Inc. NEW YORK, N. Y .

Indiana CZb Illinois Coal Corporation M I N E R S and S H I P P E R S of

NOKOMIS COAL, Mined in Montgomery County, lllinois

OLD COLONY BUILDING CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

W. 0. SCHOCK CO

FUEL OIL

ST. LOUIS, MO.

American Handle Company Manufacturers of

HIgh-grade Hickory, Axe, Adze, Pick, Sledge, Hatchet, Hammer

and Railroad Tool Handles JONESBORO - ARKANSAS

" HERCULES " -Red Strand- WIRE ROPE

GRIDER COAL SALES AGENCY Mine Agents

OVER 3,000,000 TONS ANNUALLY BEST GRADES ALABAMA STEAM and DOMESTIC COALS

Railroad Fuel a Specialty

14 14- 18 American Trust Bldg., Birmingham, Ala.

St. Louis Surfacer and Paint Company

RAILROAD PAINTS, VARNISHES ENAMELS

Arlington Ave. and Terminal Belt Ry.. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Grip Nuts- are not nut locks, nor jam nuts, nor just lock nuts. They're Standard Nuts - that lock.

Carefully gauged for uniform size, they fit your wrenches; no slipping, no filing wrench jaws to fit. That speeds up work - with safety.

Grip Nuts' deep, full threads hold firmly under every test; their lock is ps i t ive and automatic. If you've applied Grip Nuts, you've locked them; they hold until you wrench them off.

GRIP N U T COMPANY 5917 South Western Avenue Chicago, Illinois

BUFFALO BRAKE BEAM COMPANY B R A K E B E A M A N D BOTTOM ROD S U P P O R T S

THE OHIO INJECTOR COMPANY 1437 Monadnock Block CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Manufacturers of

OHIO LIFTING INJECTORS CHICAGO NON-LIFTING INJECTORS

CHICAGO AUTOMATIC FLANGE OILERS, CHICAGO . LUBRICATORS, OHIO LOW WATER ALARMS, CHICACO AUTOMATIC

DRIFTING VALVES, LOCOMOTIVE BOILER ATTACHMENTS, OHIO CAB SQUIRTS

Bunn S ecial, 21 jewels, 10k yellow gold- hied case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .560

Bunn Spiul. 21 jewels, 14k white or green geld-filled case . . ................ 65

Bunn Special, 23 jewels, jeweled Motor Barrel, 10k yellow gold-filled case. . 70

Bunn Special, 23 jeweln. jeweled Motor Bar a l e ' , 75

re]. 14k white or green gold- d case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sungarno. z~ jewel1 14k white, 8 filled case. .

A G R E A '

The 60-Hour Mainspring "Spedks" Your Language

You are constantly fulfilling the requirements of dependability, efficiency, safety-and know the importance of reserve power.

Lou (Accuracy) Acker, Technical Superintendent of Illiilois Watch is pointing out to three of your fellow railroad employees the efficiency, reserve power, and dependability of the 60-hour mainspring in Illinois Railroad Watches. Notice on chart the constant rate of performance of the 60-hour mains ring from an actual test. For practically 38 hours the Illinois BUN$ SPECIAL keeps ticking away ia the same cadence. The average watch, without 60-hour mainspring feature, starts losing power approximately 18 hours after winding.

Buy an Illinois Railroad Watch, wind it every 24 hours, and provide yourself with safety and dependability in a timepiece. Your jeweler will tell you of many other superior features in' Illinois Railrozd Watches.

Remember too, when considering the urchase of a watch for other

by American craftsmen. f members of your family, that IHinois Vatches are made in America

h v an Illinois Watch in oreference to sn im~or ted m e and increase - --, ~ . . ~ ..---- ---

B, jeweled Motor Barrel, American employmeat. :reen or natural ~ o l d - .................... w The ILLINOIS WATCH-Established 1870-Springfield, Illinois

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faster schedules again short- . ,

en the time enroute via Frisco ' ,- ,

Lines . . . Let Frisco merchandise cars add wings to your

I LCL shipments from, to and thru Frisco-land. * ,

S. 5. BUTLER General Traffic Manager

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