THE january • february MAGAZINE 1973 'Market orientation applied' The Traffic Department

Vice Pmsident Market PROFIT Development CENTERS and Pricing G. F. Reynolds .

Ass!. Vice Pres. Automotive, Manufactured 8. Miscellaneous Products o · Ft E. Bennett

Regional Manager Sales New York G. V. Valley

N JAN. 16, as part of the Milwaukee R oad's increasing L. W. Schroeder O emphasis on marketing, the Traffic Department under­ went a major restructuring to meet the changing needs of the railroad's customers. The department's new organiza­ tional framework (shown above) is designed to make the railroad more effective in identifying and solving customer Director of Services distribution problems. K. G. Hosfield "We l1ave a sembled into one responsibility group all the elements necessary to provide immediate, innovative Restructures for 'Profit' ". ". "\ r "\ ,""I Director of Directo r of . . - -. Director of Director of Pricing-Grain Prici ng-F06d Marketing Research Customer Relations

W. H. Wall G. W.·Gunder R. H. Burn H. A. Springer " ~

Director of . Director of Director of , Pricing Marketing Research Customer RelaHo,ns

R. J.Stephenson G. U. Fisher E. S. Rogers \. ./

I' I' Director of Director of Director of Pricing Marketing Research Customer Relatio ns

R. T. Fleming E. A. Weill J. M. Fortrilan ., "­ .:/ " " - ". - "\ r: "\ ". ." Director of .oi rec.tor of. Oirector of . Pri cing _ Marketing Research Customer Rela·ti ons

W. P. Mulien R. 'J. Hodor . P. A. Larson j \. ./ " I I " ". "\ I' ""I Ass!. D.irector Manager Pricing' Manager Pn ci ng Pricing '" IFA '" Manager Pri cing - E;CcWRTA TCFB .. WTL GF.TC ,NL MONT L. E.Fancher F. K. Brennan R. M. Vieth "- ../ I ""I Manager Tariff Manager Divisions -­ M anager Commerce Publn. and Rate """ .. Quotations R. O. Peiers. G. B.Bowman E. P. Hora "- ./ ./

I' Regional Manager Regional Manager Regio nal Manager Regional Manager Regional Manager Sales Sales " Sales Sales Sales Detroit Ch icago Milwaukee Des Moines Washington D.C.

D. C. Workman Van Dunfee J. L. Phleger G. F. Meinlzer M. E. McCarrell ./ "­ ./ I I I I I I " I " "\ ". Regional Manager Regional Manager Regional Manager Regional Manager Sales Sales Sales Sales Kansas City San Francisco Seattle Portland

B. H.Desens D. W. Cooksy D. A.Kelier J. H. Mitcham ./ " ./ " I I "\ Director Director of Sales Analysis Sales Control and Planning

W. J. Donahoe S. F. Lupe \. " ./ and productive responses to the each of whom has for both the profit centers and the sales transportation needs of our ship­ one of the major components. force. H. Kronberg, vice The vice has re- The Profit Centers said. "The to him all of the Milwaukee At the heart of the Milwaukee ment's new framework will allow our Road's field sales force, an Road's effort are the four traffic people to work with assistant vice and 11 centers. Since the term each other and the customer to tailor regional managers of sales. This center" is not completely the railroad's capabilities to the cus­ includes managers, sales rp,."rp~pnt atory, some confusion about these tomer's particular situation. tives and staff at all of the railroad's groups might arise without proper ex­ "The challenge we face is 53 sales offices. Reporting directly to of their purpose and func­ the service that the Milwaukee can the vice president-sales are a director tion. as attractive and profitable to of sales and planning, a di­ The of the center customer as possible. This chal­ rector of sales control and a director that the best way lenge is the essence of our of services. Each director is in charge a railroad to make money is to strategy, and we are totally com­ of a staff which a support sell its mitted to meeting it." role vital to the overall sales and mar- a form that The restructured Traffic effort. compo­ Under the vice president-market the profit centers do is cut nents which are to work development and pricing are the four across traditional organizational lines together to identify commodity-oriented profit centers, and effectively bring together all and solve the distribution both and scveral rclatcd pricing and mar- the various analysis and decision­ and of the railroad's elements. functions, data and skills that customers. Each profit center contains all the are necessary to rail rates and One component is the sales force elements necessary to service which are beneficial and which is geographically organized ment and forecast profitable to both the railroad and its and has throughout bution services. Working with an as­ customers. the United Canada and in sistant vice in each profit So the "profit" in the Orient. center is a director of pricing, a di­ works two The other component is rector of a di­ and for the railroad. the profit center group which is or­ rector of customer relations and a cost an­ ganized commodity lines and staff of 18 to 20 people. alysis, market equipment works to the railroad's serv­ Because of the complexity of pric­ information and customer relations ices and resources to the needs of ing in the grain and food products into one group which the individual customer. traffic areas, the grain and food prod­ attacks the same from all The sales force continues to serve ucts profit center has a director of the railroad is able to identify as the liaison between the and a director of the customer's needs and to railroad and its customers. Field The other three all of its resources to fill them. This sales are re~iDom;IOle profit centers are: lumber and paper will enable both the Milwaukec Road for making local contacts and serv­ automotive, manufactured and its customers to "profit" from the customer accounts in their and miscellaneous ; and activities of the profit centers. geographic areas, but work with one chemicals, fuels and metal Another dimension of the profit or more of the four profit centers de- The in each profit cen­ center is to a customer expand on the of commodities a limited number of his existing and him find commodities and they can concen­ ways to open up new for his Each profit center concentrates on trate on and a closer under­ goods. a limited number of related commod­ standing of the particular Each of the Milwaukee Road's needs of those commodities. a four profit centers handles all matters customer's transportation problem is to the particular commodities identified, the members of the to it. As much as possible, profit center go to work to related commodities and commodi­ sales rate and equipment ties with similar needs have fJ"'lHIU15 arc also included under v~,v",.",v to resolve the problem at a been of the Traffic Depart­ level of service and price The assistant vice in ment. to the customer and at a profit to the of each profit center has work- the department is the vice railroad. him a director of (in president-traffic, who has the broad Also the case of the and prod­ of that all the ucts profit center, two dircctors of are properly ing are a general manager of market­ pricing), a director of rc­ the desired results, ing and pricing in Seattle, a director a dircctor of customer rela­ directly to the vice of economics and cost and a tions and a staff for each director. are the vice director of services. Each of Collectively are responsible for ident-sales and the these directors heads a staff npl'U'lfTl'l_ and identifying the dis­ market support tribution needs of a customer and de- 6 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE *Standard Transportation Commodity Code

The Profit. Centers and the commodities they handle

Grain and Food Products Automotive,Manufacturedand Miscellaneous Products *S.T.C.C. No. Commodity 01 Farm Products *S.T.C.C. No. Commodity 09 Fresh Fish or other.Marine Products (Domestic and Import/Export) 20 Food or Kindred Products 22 Textile Mill Products 21 Tobacco Products, except 23 Apparel, also applies on other insecticides finished textile products or knit apparel 25 Furniture or Fixtures 27 Printed Matter 30 Rubber or Misc. Plastic Products 31 Leather or Leather Products 34 Fabricated Metal Products, except Ordnance 35 Machinery Lumber and Paper Products 36 Electrical Machinery or Equipment, also applies onSupplies . . *S,T,C.C. No. Commodity · 37 Transportation Equipment 08 Forest Products 38 Instruments or Photographic Goods, 24 Lumber or Wood Products, except also applies on Optical Goods, Furniture Watches or Clocks 26 Pulp, Paper, or Allied Products 39 Miscellaneous Products of . Manufacturing 40 Waste or Scrap Mat.erials . 41 Miscellaneous Freight Shipments 42 Containers, Shipping; Returned Empty, also applies on carriers or Devices 44 Freight Forwarder Traffic 45 Shipper Association or Similar Traffic Chemicals, Fuels and 46. Miscellaneous Mixed Shipments Metal Products 47 Small Packaged Freight Shipments

*S.T.C.C. No. Commodity (Import/Export Only) 10 Metallic Ores 08 Forest Products 11 Coal 09 . Fresh Fish or other Marine Products 13 Crude Petroleum, Natural Gas or Gasoline 10 Metallic Ores -14 Non-Metallic Minerals 14 Non-Metallic Minerals 19 Ordnance or Accessories 19 Ordnance or Accessories 28 Chemicals or Allied Products 20 Food or Kindred Products 29 Petroteumor Coal Products 21 .Tobacco Products, except insecticides 32 Clay, Concrete, Glass or Stone Products 24 Lumber or Wood Products, except Furniture · 33 Primary Metal Products; incl. . galvanized; except coating orother .26 Pulp, Paper, or AIIild Products allied processing 28 Chemicals or Allied Products 29 Petroleum or Coal Products 32 Clay, Concrete, Glass or Stone Products NOTE: All import and export commodities, except farm 33 Primary Metal Products; incl. products (S.T.C.C.No.01), are included in the galvanized; except coating or other Automotive, Manufactured and Miscellaneous allied processing . Products' profit center. termining the service, rate and equip­ Employees' Combined Fund ment package that is needed. All recommended pricing policy for the Milwaukee Road is formulated with­ Participation Tops Previous Year in each profit center. Although each profit center deals The 1972 Crusade of Mercy Cam­ whose solicitation efforts achieved with vastly different logistical, pric­ paign in the Chicago area drew a very the greatest increase in participation ing and transportation problems, the generous response from employees among the employees assigned to workings of each center are divided of the Milwaukee Road. him in the fund raising drive, high­ into the same three basic areas and During the fund drive on the rail­ lighted the luncheon meeting. the directors of each area have es­ road, Sept. 18 through Oct. 13, Mr. Neeley presented the Crusade sentially similar roles. pledges to the Employees' Combined of Mercy's "Outstanding Achieve­ The director of pricing in each Fund Raising Plan, in support of the ment" award to the railroad's em­ profit center has the overall respon­ Crusade and the other organizations ployees in recognition of their gen­ sibility for all matters involving the for which the Plan provides, reached erous support to the Crusade's 1972 pricing of commodities. a record $48,642, an increase of Campaign. The award was accepted The director of marketing research $5,635 or approximately 13 per cent by Mr. Quinn on behalf of the em­ coordinates all research activities over the amount raised in 1971. ployees. Individual awards were pre­ within the profit center relating to the William J. Quinn, chairman and sented to representatives of depart­ development and implementation of chief executive officer of the Milwau­ ments in which 50 or more per cent marketing proposals. kee Road, was a chief crusader and a of the employees made pledges to the The director of customer relations member of the Advance Gifts Divi­ fund drive. sion of the Crusade again this year. in each profit center knows the spe­ The Crusade of Mercy combines cific traffic needs of each product He was also responsible for both cor­ the appeals of the Community Fund area as well as the transportation porate and employee solicitation ef­ of Chicago, the Mid-America Chap­ capabilities of the railroad. He is the forts for several Chicago-based com­ ter of the American Red Cross, and customer's advocate within the profit panies. the Suburban Community Chest and center, evaluating all proposals based Mr. Quinn expressed his appreci­ 92 of its affilia ted Chests in 155 com­ on his specialized knowle·dge. ation for the railroad's fine showing munities. The community drives cov­ Supporting the profit centers and at a luncheon meeting on Dec. 19 ered local businesses, teachers and sales are the staffs of the economics attended by more than 50 company other municipal employees, hospital and cost analysis center, pricing serv­ campaign workers from various de­ employees, professional people, and ices center and the office of the gen­ partments. other residents not solicited where eral manager of marketing and pric­ He noted that the pledges this year they work. represented an increase of 8 per cent ing in Seattle, Wash. These groups In addition to the Metropolitan provide important input data and in the number of employees who had participated in the fund raising drive Crusade of Mercy, funds from the perform services to assist the profit Employees' Combined Fund Raising centers. in 1971. The increase, he remarked, reflects the growing awareness Plan are distributed to the American The restructuring of the Traffic Cancer Society, the National Foun­ Department does not mean that all of throughout the Chicago area of the crucial need to adequately support dation (March of Dimes), the Chi­ the railroad's customer-related prob­ cago Heart Association, the Boy lems will be immediately solved. But human care services in their efforts to improve the quality of community Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts it does mean that these problems will of America. be more readily identifiable. And life. Other speakers who cited the rail­ The response to the United Fund identifying a problem is the first step Campaigns by Milwaukee Road em­ in solving it. _ road's employees for their response to the appeal included President ployees in both Milwaukee and the Worthington L. Smith; William A. Twin Cities has been most gratifying Kertz, junior engineer in the divi­ according to Twin City Terminal sion engineer's office at Bensenville; Superintendent William F. Platten­ and Vincent Neeley, who acted as a berger and Milwaukee Terminal campaign coordinator for the 1972 Superintendent Norman H. McKeg­ Crusade in Chicago. ney. The presentation of the "Outstand­ Employee contributions in the ing Solicitor" award to Mr. Kertz, Twin Cities United Fund Campaign were $6,116.48-$3,230.40 from William A. Kertz (right), junior engineer the Minneapolis area and $2,936.08 in the division engineer's office at Ben· from the St. Paul area. senville, receives the "Outstanding Soli· citor" award from William J . Quinn, The employees in the Milwaukee chairman and chief executive officer of Terminals contributed $14,704.06 to the Milwaukee Road, for his efforts on the 1972 United Fund Campaign for behalf of the 1972 Milwaukee Road Employees' Combined Fund Raising Pro· the Greater Milwaukee Area, ex­ gram at a luncheon meeting for cam· ceeding the 1971 donation to the paign workers on Dec. 19 in Chicago. Fund by $1,413.39.

8 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE each bi-level car. Transit District Awarded Grant Two other mass transit districts are located along the railroad's north The Northwest Suburban Mass Tran­ ing, and station improvements in commuter line. They are the North sit District (NWSMTD) , presently Elmwood Park, River Grove, Frank­ Suburban Mass Transit District consisting of 11 suburban communi­ lin Park, Bensenville, Itasca, and (NSMTD) and the Greater Lake ties between Chicago and Elgin, has Bartlett. County Mass Transit District. received grants totalling $26.9 mil­ In addition, the NWSMTD used a The NSMTD was formed in 1971 lion from the State of Illinois and the portion of the grant to purchase the to improve mass transportation oper­ Federal Urban Mass Transportation title to the entire Milwaukee Road ations in the north and northwest Administration for improvements in fleet of 62 bi-Ievel commuter coaches. suburbs of Chicago, many of which the Milwaukee Road's West Line All commuter equipment, both new are served by the Milwaukee Road. commuter service. and used, purchased by the transit Seventeen municipalities and North­ A commemorative dinner was held district will be in public ownership. field Township (in Cook County, Ill.) for the trustees of the NWSMTD at On Jan. 6, a Milwaukee Road presently belong to the District. Nordic Inn Country Club in Itasca, commuter train stopped at the Bart­ The Lake County District was Ill., on Jan. 14. The Milwaukee lett (111.) commuter station long formed in 1972 and represents all of Road's "Project Transi-Plan", which enough for Donald W. Buckner, Lake County, Ill. , with the exception began in 1970, was declared "con­ NWSMTD chairman, to affix the first of those communities included in the summated and concluded" on the NWSMTD ownership plate to one of North District. railroad's West Line by the Milwau­ the bi-l evel cars in the train, signify­ In October, the NSMTD, with the kee Road's Project Transi-Plan Task ing the new ownership of the rail­ concurrence of the Lake County dis­ Force Chairman, Thomas H. Ploss. road's bi-level fleet. trict, filed a preliminary $7.2 million The commemorative dinner marked The ownership plates, which read capital grant application with the the beginning of the NWSMTD mass " NORTHWEST SUBURBAN Federal Urban Mass Transportation transit improvement Project funded MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT, Administration and the State of Illi­ by the grants. OWNER: CHICAGO, MILWAU­ nois Department of Transportation. The NWSMTD will now proceed KEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC These grants will be used to buy to the purchase of 13 new locomo­ RAILROAD COMPANY, LES­ two new locomotives, five new bi­ tives, 36 new bi-level cars, a new SEE," are painted in the orange and level commuter cars, centralized traf­ coach yard in Hampshire, Ill., a new blue colors of the State of Illinois and fic control for the Milwaukee's entire West Elgin station, improved signal­ have now been placed on the side of north commuter line from Chicago to Fox Lake, 41 new train radios, a third track into Chicago Union Sta­ tion, and six new stations and plat­ forms at Morton Grove, Deerfield, Libertyville, Grayslake, Roundlake and Fox Lake (all in Illinois) .

K. W. Cunningham K. W. Cunningham, who retired as office assistant to the president in January 1964, died Sept. 19 in Clear­ water, Fla. Mr. Cunningham began his career with the Milwaukee Road in the office of the car accountant in Chicago in 1929, following several years in the accounting department of the Illinois Central. He was later employed as an accountant in the offices of the chief statistician and the vice president of operations before becoming statisti­ cian to the president in 1950. He advanced to the position of Trustees of the Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District display the new ownership plates that have been attached to the railroad's fleet of 62 bi·level commuter cars. office assistant to the president the The NWSMTD recently purchased the cars through grants made by both the Federal following year, and assumed the Urban Mass Transportation Administration and the State of Illinois Department of added duties of chief of the pass bu­ Transportation, placing the cars in public ownership. A Milwaukee Road commuter reau in 1952. train was stopped at the Bartlett, III., station on Jan. 6 for the installation of the He is survived by his wife, Ethel; first ownership plate by NWSMTD Chairman Donald Buckner. Left to right are Vincent Stann, district trustee from River Grove; Lois Geister, district vice chairman from a son, Ken, Jr.; and i daughter, Mrs. East Dundee; Herbert Hansen, district trustee from Elgin; Buckner; and Frank Byrne, Donna Derengowski. Funeral serv­ district trustee from Elmwood Park. ices and burial were in Clearwater.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 9 ANY ATTEMPT AT COMPUTERIZING Department, Carscope performed the The Milwaukee Road's Carscope com· a railroad begins with the freight car, function of consolidating the various puter system keeps a constant record of the unit of expression of what the car-tracing functions performed by all cars on the railroad, both empty and loaded, and provides information to railroad has to sell and one of the several departments into one office assist management in forecasting and largest items in its capital outlay. with ready access to recent car-move­ planning car movements, managing car A primary goal of computerization ment reports from terminals, report­ pools, handling customer inquiries, and in the railroad industry and on the ing points and interchange points improving yard operations. Shown above is the railroad's Bensenville Yard near Milwaukee Road is to improve freight across the railroad. Chicago. car utilization by maintaining com­ Carscope rapidly proved itself by plete up-to-the-minute car movement reducing the time required to report limited extent, foreign roads. This information so that every car on the a car's last known movement from was the first time control of specially­ railroad can be located and used two days to 12 hours. But beyond its equipped cars over foreign roads had efficiently. initial purpose of answering customer been attempted by an American rail­ The movement toward computer­ inquiries concerning car movements, road. izing the Milwaukee Road's freight Carscope became an increasingly Before incorporation of the car dis­ car information network began on valuable aid to railroad management tribution function, the traditional Dec. J, 1959 with the establishment as a source of new statistics and serv­ method of booking specially­ of Carscope (then called Car-Scope) ices such as reports to aid in car dis­ equipped cars involved a time lag that in Chicago Union Station as a central tribution and various traffic analysis sometimes extended to a week or clearing point for customer inquiries studies. more. With Carscope, however, the concerning carload freight. All infor­ Car distribution reporting, includ­ whereabouts of these cars, both mation processing was then per­ ed in Carscope's functions in mid­ loaded and empty, could be deter­ formed on non-computerized, punch­ 1960, allowed better utilization of mined within the system's 12-hour card-processing machines. specially-equipped Milwaukee Road time frame. As part of the railroad's Operating cars on both the Milwaukee, and to a While Carscope greatly improved

10 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE lines to input/output devices located at 158 points on the railroad. These devices transfer car movement in­ formation from punched cards to paper tape for transmission to the computer. In addition, the railroad's sales offices and most major shippers, both on- and off-line, have access to the computer for inquiries via tele­ type or Western Union TELEX cir­ cuits. An IBM System 3 computer is now undergoing tests prior to its in­ stallation in the railroad's Bensenville Yard near Chicago. The System 3 computer is designed to replace the outdated card-to-tape, tape-to-card and printing machines presently in service there. The advantages of the Bob Miller, first·train clerk in Bensenville Yard, prepares an initial report card, which new system are that it will allow contains complete waybill information on a car received in an interchange with much faster data transmission be­ a connecting railroad. This card will later be transmitted to the Carscope computer. tween Bensenville and the Carscope car utilization on the railroad, it could road as events happened rather than computer in Chicago, and that it will not provide management with a com­ several hours afterward . be able to provide an inventory list of plete panorama of freight hauling op­ Tn August 1972, the Carscope every ca'r in the yard, either for the erations. A l2-hour-old picture of computer system and the Corporate yard as a whole or by track number, car movements on the system proved Planning Department's computers at the press of a button. insufficient for proper assessment of (Management Services Department Automatic Car Identification the rapidly changing business pat­ prior to Jan. 1, 1973), formerly (AC!) scanners are scheduled to be terns present on a railroad. housed in separate physical facilities, connected to the System 3 computer The volume of freight traffic and were moved to a central location on in the future to provide an accurate the number of sophisticated reports the third floor of Chicago Union list of all cars passing the scanners in required by various departments and Station. This combining of computer the Bensenville Yard. outside agencies steadily increased to facilities has greatl y enhanced the Two basic types of information are where, in 1966, a full computer in­ total operational capabilities of the transmitted to Carscope for inclu­ stallation was considered necessary Carscope system by allowing one of sion in the system's car record files­ to increase Carscope's capabilities. the Corporate Planning computers­ initial reports and car movement In March 1967, a third-genera­ an IBM 360 model 50-to be used reports. tion computer with a random infor­ whenever the Carscope computer An initial report describes a car mation storage capability (an ad­ fails or requires maintenance. loaded on the Milwaukee or received vanced computer system developed in The Carscope computer is con­ from a connecting line. Included are the mid-sixties) was installed in Car­ nected through 53 communication the car's initial and number; type scope making "real" rather than "his­ torical" time operation possible for the first time. The real time capability of the computer meant that for the first time management could assess the business environment of the rail-

Ronald "Gene" Eppley, IBM clerk in 8en· senville Yard, puts car movement cards into a Perpetual Inventory Car location (PICl) rack. Each track in the yard has a corresponding box in the PICl rack. As a car is moved from one track to an· other, during yard operations, its move· ment card is transferred from the box corresponding to its old location to the box corresponding with its new location. RIGHT: A. Y. "AI" Blake, second·shift yardmaster in 8ensenville Yard, uses a computer·generated inbound train list to provide information that will assist him in planning switch movements within the yard and the preparation of outbound trains.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 11 Supporting the Car­ scope com puter sys­ tem are 16 cathode ray tube terminals such as the one shown at the right These ter­ minals are used to provide the Transpor­ tation Department with information to answer customer in­ quiries concerning the location and move­ ment of cars_

, LEFT, Ward Conners, ya r d con d u c to r i n Bensenville Yard, uses a train list in the clas­ the initial rcport. sification of ca rs from a recently arrived Pertinent waybill data is reported train_ on each loaded or empty car, includ­ ing specially-equipped cars, trailers (box, flat, etc_); state to and from; on the Milwaukee to its delivery to a or containers, which originates on line commodity; consignee; final desti­ consignee or a connecting railroad_ or is received from a connecting rail­ nation; on-line destination or junc­ Included is such information as ton­ road. Destination information is also tion station; connecting roads; point nage; arrival and departure times at reported on all empty equipment, lo­ of origin; and the shipper. terminals and other reporting points comotives and cabooses. In addition, Movement reports describe the enroute; and train numbcr( s) to sup­ each movement of cars, trailers, con­ car's travel from its point of origin plement the information contained in tainers, locomotives and cabooses is

Input/output devices, such as these in Bensenville Yard, are This IBM System 3 computer is now undergoing tests prior located at 158 points on the railroad . The punch-card to to its installation in Bensenville Yard . The System 3 computer paper-tape machine (center) is used to produce a paper tele­ is designed to replace the card-to-tape, tape-to-card and print­ type tape from punched machine cards containing car-move­ ing machines presently in service there. An advantage of the ment information. The tape is then sent, via teletype trans­ new system is that it will allow much faster data transmission mitters (foreground), to the Carscope computer. than the old equipment.

12 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE reported to the computer. The Car­ With customers becoming ever scope computer holds as its data more conscious of the cost and qual­ Kellow Named VP­ base selected waybill information; the ity of railroad transportation, the Corporate Planning railway equipment register identifica­ Carscope computer system has be­ tion of all cars, including Milwaukee, come an increasingly valuable tool Gaylord A. Kellow, vice president­ foreign and private; the arrival, in the Milwaukee Road's effort to management services, was elected departure, classification, interchange provide better and more economical vice president----corporate planning, delivery and/or receipt of all cars; service to its customer's, at a profit on Jan. 1. and sta tus reports on all cars, trailers to the railroad. In making the announcement, and containers loaded, unloaded, The last installment in this three­ President Worthington L. Smith placed, released, back-ordered, re­ part series dealing with computers stated that the designation manage­ paired and stored on the Milwaukee and what they do on the Milwaukee ment services department is being discontinued and that the function Road. Road will be carried in the March­ involving data systems and opera­ As car movements records are April issue of the Magazine. It will tions, as well as cost research activ­ received, they are edited and updated describe the functions of the Corpo­ ities, will be carried out under the for the computer's car file. Informa­ rate Planning Department and how various other departments within the jurisdiction of the new corporate tion coming into the computer is in company use the information it pro­ planning department. the form of messages. Each message vides. • A native of Cresco, Iowa, Mr. Kel­ contains a message header which low was employed by the Milwaukee dirccts the flow of information into Road in 1935, following graduation the computer's memory files and into Oliver R. Anderson from the University of Iowa with a the computer's message switching degree in civil engineering. He was files for transmission on the next ter­ Oliver R. Anderson, 69, of 6040­ assigned for a period of time to the minal through which the train will 121st Southeast, Bellevue, Wash., engineering department and later pass. retired regional manager of sales for served as assistant to general man­ From the computer's data base the Milwaukee Road, died Nov. 13 ager and operating vice president. A in Seattle. specialized reports are prepared for large part of his early career was de­ A native of LaCrosse, Wis., Mr. the Operating, Transportation and voted .to special studies and related Anderson started with the railroad Traffic Departments to aid in car dis­ management functions. there in 1920. After serving in vari­ tribution and sales analysis. Depend­ He was appointed data processing ous passenger department positions manager in the finance and account­ ing upon the situation, the reports in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, he can be as general or as specialized as ing department in 1959, advancing became general passenger agent III to director of data processing in 1962. necessary. For example, such reports St. Paul in 1946. could contain information ranging He was transferred to Seattle in He received a master of business from the number and location of 1948 as general passenger agent, and administration degree from the Uni­ every empty box car on the railroad was appointed general freight agent versity of Chicago in 1965, shortly to the number and location of every there in 1958. In 1959, he was trans­ before being promoted to director of 50-foot double-door box car on a ferred to Chicago as assistant to the management services on Nov. 1, particular division or in a particular freight traffic manager, and in 1960 1965, when the management services yard or station. was appointed general passenger department was formed. He has been Other such specialized information agent. vice president-management services includes daily reports for the power In 1961 he was appointed traffic since Nov. 1, 1969. desk in Chicago on the location of manager of the Illinois region and in Mr. and Mrs. Kellow live at 337 every locomotive and caboose on the 1963 moved to Seattle as traffic man­ Flora Place in Highland Park, II\. railroad; state to and state from re­ ager. He became regional manager ports on loaded cars entering or of sales there in 1966, when the traffic leaving each sales territory; carload­ department was reorganized. He re­ Willian, R. Manion ings by commodity for each division tired April 30, 1968. William R. Manion, 72, of Ely, or the entire railroad; and reports Mr. Anderson was past president Minn., retired supervisor of passen­ which provide information based on of the Seattle Chapter of the National ger train personnel, died in Minne­ any of numerous other variables, Defense Transportation Association; apolis on Nov. 26. such as car initial, number, contents, the Transportation Club of Seattle; He is survived by his wife, Alma; and destination, on file in the com­ and the Seattle Chapter of SKAL, an a daughter, Mrs. Delores Ingwal of puter's memory banks. international travel organization. Edina, Minn.; three sons, William R. The Carscope computer also gen­ He is survived by his wife, Irene; of San Diego, Calif., James T. of erates twice-daily reports on all cars a son, Reese of Santa Monica, Calif.; Laguna Hills, Calif., and Phillip C. interchanged for the Association of two daughters, Mrs. Peter (Jean) of Hartford, Conn.; 22 grandchil­ American Railroad's TRAIN com­ Groves of Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. dren; four great-grandchildren; and puter system in Washington, D. C .. Wallace (Gail) Carey of Montesano, a sister, Catherine B~skar of Pres­ In addition, more than 250 shippers Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Grace White of cott. receive daily reports on the move­ Madison, Wis.; and seven grand­ Funeral services and burial were ment of assigned cars. children. in Minneapolis.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 13 John H. Verron, appointed district manager-sales, Denver, Colo. L. Russell Gates, appointed sales Appointments representative, Seattle. David E. Sekstrom, appointed sales representative, Seattle. M. Douglas Martin, appointed sales representative, Chicago. Robin L. Peterson, appointed sales representative, Billings, Mont. Stephen B. Blatz, appointed sales representative, St. Louis, Mo. James A. Aller, appointed sales representative, New York, N.Y. Michael J. Bibler, appointed sales representative, San Francisco, Calif. William G. Herrick, appointed sales representative, Seattle. E. S. Rogers P. A. Larson W. H. Wait W. P. Mullen Thomas J. Nowatzki, appointed sales representative, Indianapolis, Ind. Bernard R. Tipp, appointed sales representative, Davenport, Iowa. John W. Webner, appointed sales representative, Tacoma, Wash . Clark E . Jones, appointed general manager-marketing and pricing, Se­ attle. Gene B. Beckman, appointed di­ E. A. Welu J. M. Fortman G. W. Gunder R. T. Fleming rector of pricing services, Chicago. Frank K. Brennan, appointed as­ sistant director of pricing services, Chicago. Lawrence E. Fancher, appointed manager of pricing, Chicago. Robert M. Vieth, appointed man­ ager of pricing, Chicago. Guy B. Bowman, appointed man­ ager of commerce, Chicago. Edward M . Hora, appointed man­ R. J. Hodor H. A. Springer G. U. Fisher R. J. Stephenson ager of rate quotations, Chicago. Roy O. Peters, appointed manager Safety Department assistant vice president-sales, Chica­ of division, Chicago. Effective Jan. 1 go . Gary M. Schroepfer, appointed Maurice E. McCarrell, appointed director, economics and cost analysis, E. E. Gilles, appointed district regional manager-sales, Washington, Chicago. safety engineer on the Milwaukee D.C. Robert E. Bennett, appointed as­ Division (except R&SW District) Van S. Carroll, appointed district sistant vice president, automotive, and the LaCrosse Division (First and manager-sales, St. Louis, Mo. manufactured and miscellaneous Third Districts) , Milwaukee. Edward J. Ganter, appointed dis­ products, Chicago. Traffic Department trict manager-sales, Dallas, Texas. Robert T. Fleming, appointed di­ William R. Hayghe, appointed dis­ rector of pricing, Chicago. Effecti ve Jan. 16 trict manager-sales, Cleveland, Ohio. Edward A. Welu, appointed di­ Philip J. Cullen, appointed vice Curtis E. Martinson, appointed rector of marketing research, Chica­ president-sales, Chicago. district manager-sales, st. Paul, Minn. go. Glenn F. Reynolds, appointed vice David H. Parker, appointed dis­ Charles F. Wilson, appointed man­ president-market development and trict manager-sales, Cincinnati, Ohio. ager of pricing, Chicago. pricing, Chicago. Richard W. Regan, appointed dis­ Nicholas P . Cicinelli, appointed Donald J. Miller, appointed assist­ trict manager-sales, Davenport, Iowa. manager of pricing, Chicago. ant to vice president-traffic, Chicago. Warren H. Stewart, appointed dis­ S. "Frank" Klemm, appointed Lawrence R. Whelchel, appointed trict manager-sales, Mason City, manager of pricing, Chicago. administrative assistant to vice presi­ Iowa. John M . Fortman, appointed di­ dent-sales, Chicago. Gary B. Troske, appointed district rector of customer relations, Chicago. Donald M. Wiseman, appointed manager-sales, Everett, Wash. William A. Zimmerman, appointed

14 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE manager of customer relations, Chi­ E. Stuart Rogers, appointed direc­ Willard L. Meiller, appointed train­ cago. tor of customer relations, Chicago. master, Coast Division, Tacoma. George F . Flynn, appointed man­ Robert L. Burns, appointed man­ Gregory C. Williams, appointed ager of customer relations, Chicago. ager of customer relations, Chicago. trainmaster, Twin City Terminal­ Alfred J. Dittmar, appointed man­ Duluth Division, St. Paul. ager of customer rel ations, Chicago. Operating Department Robert R . Kremer, appointed Martin Garelick, appointed assist­ Effective Feb. 1 agent, Milwaukee-KCS Joint Agency, ant vice president, chemicals, fuels Kansas City Mo. and metal products, Chicago. Quentin W. Torpin, appointed Donald A. Croson, appointed Richard J. Hodor, appointed di­ general manager of the Rocky Moun­ agent, Chicago Heights, Ill. rector of marketing research, Chica­ tain and Coast Division with head­ Conrad M. Wencka, appointed as­ go. quarters in Seattle. sistant agent Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Gerald W. Washington, appointed Delbert O . Burke, appointed gen­ senior market analyst, Chicago. eral manager of the territory east of Mass Transit William P . Mullen, appointed di­ Miles City, Mont. with headquarters Effective Feb. 1 rector of pricing, Chicago. in Chicago. The title of assistant gen­ Orren R. Anderson, assistant John T. Burke, appointed manager eral manager was abolished. manager - passenger service and of pricing, Chicago. Robert E. Beck, appointed gen­ Kenneth O . Schoeneck, assistant su­ Richard J. O'Mara, appointed eral superintendent of transportation, perintendent, have been appointed Chicago. manager of pricing, Chicago. director - mass transit services and Paul A. Larson, appointed direc­ L. Vincent Anderson, appointed director - mass transit operations re­ tor of customer relations, Chicago. assistant vice president-operation, spectively to centralize responsibility Robert L. Johnson , appointed Chicago. The title of assistant vice over Milwaukee Road commuter manager of customer rel ations, Chi­ president-operation and general man­ services and operations in Chicago. cago. ager was abolished. William A. Maile, appointed man­ Willard K. Peterson, appointed as­ ager of customer relations, Chicago. sistant to vice president-operation, Cowling Elected Jens C. Jensen, appointed as sist­ Chicago. ant vice president, grain and food F. Bruce Cederholm, appointed su­ President of MMT products, Chicago. perintendent of transportation, Chi­ P. Laurin Cowling, executive as­ Gary M. Gunder, appointed di­ cago. sistant in the office of president, was rector of pricing-food products, Chi­ Steve J . Barry, appointed super­ elected president of the Milwaukee cago. intendent of transportation, Tacoma. Motor Transportation Company Ward H. Wait, appointed director William F . Plattenberger, ap­ (MMT) , a wholly owned subsidiary of pricing-grain and grain products, pointed director of transportation of the Milwaukee Road. The ap­ Chicago. control center, Chicago. pointment became effective on Jan. 1. Leo B. Cain, appointed manager Bernard J. McCanna, appointed A native of Tacoma, Wash., Mr. of pricing-grain and grain products, superintendent, Twin City Terminal­ Cowling was first employed in the Chicago. Duluth Division, St. Paul. Milwaukee Road's operating depart­ Paul F. Hellmann, appointed man­ Stanley O . Jones, appointed su­ ment in that city, but later transferred ager of pricing-food products, Chi­ perintendent, Rocky Mountain Di­ to the traffic department and served cago. vision, Deer Lodge. in Great Falls, Mont., Tacoma and Richard H. Burn, appointed di­ John K. Stuckey, appointed su­ Seattle, Wash., and Sacramento, rector of marketing research, Chi­ perintendent with jurisdiction over Calif. Tn 1959, he was appointed to cago. the D&T and Iowa Divisions, Perry, traffic vice president in Chicago. Howard A. Springer, appointed Iowa. He served as assistant to the pres­ director of customer relations, Chi­ Ambrose J. Corbett, appointed act­ ident of the railroad beginning in cago. ing superintendent, Sleeping and Din­ 1961, and concurrently as vice pres­ Rolland L. Audas, appointed ing Cars, Chicago. ident and general manager of MMT, manager of customer relations, Chi­ James P. McMullin, appointed as­ starting in 1963. He held both posi­ cago. sistant superintendent, Twin City tions until 1969, when he became Peter C. White, appointed assist­ Terminal-Duluth Division, St. Paul. president of the General Transport ant vice president, lumber and paper Robert A. Ohlsen, appointed as­ Equipment Company in Chicago. He products, Chicago. sistant trainmaster, Twin City Ter­ returned to the Milwaukee Road on Gerald U. Fisher, appointed di­ minal-Duluth Division, St. Paul. Jan. 1, 1971 as executive assistant in rector of marketing research, Chica­ Edward J. Lynam, appointed as­ the office of president. go . sistant superintendent, Coast Divi­ Mr. Cowling was a founder of the Robert J. Stephenson, appointed sion, Portland, Ore. National Railroad Piggyback Associ­ director of pricing, Chicago. R. Burt Hegge, appointed assist­ ation, which he has served in various Joseph H. Schmitt, appointed ant superintendent, Coast Division, capacities, including that of president manager pricing-lumber products, Spokane. in 1967. Chicago. ­ William F. Johnson, appointed Mr. and Mrs. Cowling and family Robert J. Skarda, appointed man­ trainmaster, Coast Division, Port­ live at 431 N. Meacham Rd. in Pal­ 'lger pricing-paper products, Chicago. land. atine, Ill. , a suburb of Chicago.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 15 Railroad Retirement Tax Increased To10.6% Retirements The recent passage of a bill a 20 per cent increase in railroad re­ tirement annuities will cost employ­ Applications Reported During November-December ees and the Milwaukee Road more money. General Office & System Iowa, Minnesota & Dakota Division The amount of earnings taxable for railroad retirement Balkey, H. . . . Waiter .... Chicago, III. McCauley, J. P...Ass!. Rdmstr.. Mason City, la. creased from $750 a Hines, M. .Bill Clerk. .Chicago, III. Phillips, J. H.. .. Chief Clerk. Mason City, la. Ramirez, 1. P. .. . . Lampman . Austin, Minn. a month on Jan. 1. And the tax rate Monzella,1. S.. . .. Chief Clerk. .Chicago, Ill. increased from 9,95 per cent to 10.6 Pottinger, G. E. Asst. Corp. Seely. Chicago, III, Starr, R. B....Section laborer .. Yankton, S. D. Wopat, E. L Agent. .Albert Lea, Minn. per cent. This means that an who Aberdeen Division La Crosse Division earns $900 or more a month will pay retirement taxes of a month Aistad, G. D.. Frl. Conductor .. Montevideo, Minn, Blee, J. E. .. " Sect. laborer. Wabasha, Minn. 1,144.80 a year), an increase of Brennan, E. F.. Sig. Mainl... Granite Falls, Minn. Boernke, D. M.. Relief Clerk Wausau, Wis. $20.77 a month above the 1972 con­ Dworshak, J. P... Sect-Lab'r. .. Bird Island, Minn. Brobs!, M. E. . . Sect. laborer .. Necedah, Wis. Maunders, J. J.. .. Roadmaster .. Mobridge, S. D. Drier, A. E. . . . Conductor ... Wausau, Wis. tribution rate. Person, A. F...... Clerk Hopkins, Minn. Hancock, E. E. . . . Machinist ... Tomah, Wis. For employees who earn less than Mangiardi, N.. ' Sect. laborer Darlington. Wis. $900 a their tax will also be 10.6 per cent of their monthly earn­ Chicago Terminals Milwaukee Division ings. For : if your monthly Atchison, H. N.. . . Engineer Chicago, III. salary is $600, the 1972 tax rate was Brown, I. B. Lampman Milwaukee, Wis. $59.70 ($600 x ). This has Bacquet, L. . . .. Carpenter. Bensenville, III. Gust, C. F. . .Engineer Milwaukee, Wis. Christmas, L. ... Laborer .... Chicago, Ill. Helms, A. W. . . . Engineer. Milwaukee, Wis, increased to $63.60 ($600 x ) Cornille, l. 1.. .Mach. Helper Bensenville, III. Kropf, T. A....Section Laborer. Watertown, Wis. or an in taxes of a Jambor, J. E. .Chauffer .. Chicago, III. Liebhauser, C. C.....Gateman. Milwaukee, Wis. month. If. your monthly salary is Houghton, E. J. .. .. Engineer. Bensenville, III. long, T. J. .Brakeman. Milwaukee, Wis. $850, the 1972 tax rate was $74.63 Kaminski, I. T. Engineer. Chicago, III. Morales. F. H... Section Laborer. Milwaukee, Wis. ($750 x 995%). This tax has in­ Mietelski, J. A. . Carman .... Chicago, III. Polaski, G. J. .Engineer Milwaukee, Wis. Mogan, E. F. Switchman. Chicago, III. creased to $90.10 ($850 x 10.6%) Riemer, H. R. Conductor Milwaukee, Wis. or an increase of $15.47 a month. Neilsen, L. J. . . . Machinist. Bensenville, III. Sanders, M. O. Engineer. Milwaukee, Wis. Quillinan, R. J. . .. Train Clerk. Bensenville, III. Willer!. C. V. . .. Civil Engineer. Milwaukee, Wis. While railroad retirement tax Schoenhardt, M . Coach Cleaner .... Chicago, III. for employees is increasing, the tax Schwake, H. R, .. Car Inspector Bensenville, III. Milwaukee Terminals & Shops paid by the Milwaukee Road has also Stockwell, W. C.. Chief Yd. Clerk. .Chicago, III. increased. amount each em­ Swinuich, W. V. .Car Inspector ....Chicago, III. Banholzer, R. l. .Store Helper. Milwaukee, Wis. pays for the basic Rail road Tacke, P. L . Signal Foreman. .Chicago, III. Bernier, W. 1. . Iron Cutler. Milwaukee, Wis. is matched by Beyer, C. J. Machinist Helper. Milwaukee, Wis. the railroad. In the railroad Coast Division Daveley, B. G. .. .. Chief Clerk. Milwaukee, Wis. also pays the entire cost of Supple­ Gallenberg, C. M... Mach. Hlpr.. Milwaukee, Wis. Guenard, J. Q. .Electrician. Milwaukee, Wis. mental under the Railroad Barton, T. H. Conductor .. Tacoma, Wash Retirement System as well as the full Crose!!i, A. W...... Conductor. Cle Elum, Wash. Nolan, G. E. .Conductor Milwaukee, Wis. Ferreria, G. C... Section Laborer. Seattle, Wash. Tomcek, G. A. Carman Milwaukee, Wis. cost of the Railroad Green, R. F. Conductor Spokane, Wash. Insurance. This amounts to an addi­ Hoye, H. E. . Chief Clerk ..Tacoma, Wash. Rocky Mountain Division tional $1 that each em- Kunemann, H. 1. . Mach. Hlp'r.. Tacoma, Wash. of the Road will lamp. E. E. Sup!. Rail Mill . Tomah, Wash. Berreth, W. J. . Sect. Form'n. Miles Cily, Mont. receive in the form of benefits instead Leblanc, P. N. . Switchman. Tacoma, Wash. Cavendor, E. H... Sect. Laborer .. Ryegate, Mont. of wages. Sutherland, M. A.. Ass'!, Car Clk. . Seattle, Wash. Dubois, Z. C, .Conductor. Alberton, Mont. Wernofsky, W. .Switchman.. Tacoma, Wash. Legge!t, O. .Crane apr.. Deer Lodge, Mont. Carloadings Hit Varland, W. S. Rnd. Hse. Clk... Harlowton, Mon!. Zeller, J. J. Engineer. Spokane, Wash. AU-Time High Terre Haute Division Freight traffic on U, S. railroads in Dubuque & Illinois Division 1972 totaled an estimated 781 bil­ Goff, C. G.. .Conductor .. Faith horn, III. lion ton-miles, topping the T"Ir""i'.... l1~ Dekezel, A. R. .. .. Yard Clerk. Eas! Moline, III. all-time high for a year set in Oddell, E. C. . .Switchman . Dubuque,la. Twin City Terminals Seiple, H. A. . Ag!.·Opr. Byron, III. 1969, the Association of American Buttz, L E. .. Section Foreman. St. Paul, Minn. Railroads reported, Casperson, M. J.....Yard Clerk. st. Paul, Minn. The AAR also that the Iowa Division Chavez, J. A. .Section Laborer. . Mpls., Minn. 2,216,245 trailers or containers Groven, I. M. . .Store Helper Mpls., Minn. loaded in the first 51 weeks of 1972 Edgar, A. F....Comptm'r. Opr. Cedar Rapids, la. Mallum, R. L. .Telegrapher. S!. Paul, Minn. topped the all-time record Fulton, L. E. . . . Foreman .. Monticello, la. Olson, W. A. . Switchman .. st. Paul, Minn. Rudisil, O. E. .Crane Operator. Perry, la. Roleau, H. L .Conductor. St. Paul, Minn. for a full year of 2,215,547, set in Sieck, F. H. . .Sect. Foreman Marion, la. Schwerman, L. C....Towerman ... Mpls., Minn, 16 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Whats in it for you? u.s. Savings Bonds are one way to take stock in America. And they're ~eally a great way-because they do so much for you. U.S. Savings Bonds are full ofadvantages for the individual saver.

You don't have to wait forever or retirement, you have special for your money. tax-saving opportunities that are Any sizeable savings take a while to worth looking into. accumulate. But Bonds now mature faster than ever. (5 years, Ifyou need a shove to get you 10 months, to be exact.) So saving, we can do that too. while they're still ideal All you have to do is sign up for the for long-term plans, Payroll Savings Plan at work. Then U.S. Savings Bonds an amount you specify is set aside can now work for your from your paycheck each month and c· .short-term goals. used to buy Bonds. While you use your take-home pay for immediate Our interest rate is nothing needs, you're also building a nice to scoff at. nest egg. Automatically. E Bonds yield a healthy interest of 5.5% when held to maturity of 5 They're safe from bad luck, bad years, 10 months (4% the first year ). memory and bad guys. And remember, there's a lO-year Bonds are replaced extension privilege beyond maturity ifdestroyed, lost or for continued earning. stolen. With no red­ tape hassles. And at You have some options no cost to you. with taxes. First of all, U.S. Savings Bond They come in all sizes, interest is exempt from all state and but they fit everyone. local income taxes.With federal Bonds don't come with hearts or income tax, you may choose lace, but they offer a lot of hope, love to defer reporting your and encouragement. For someone interest until the Bonds special, Bonds are a Gift Certificate are redeemed or reach of the Imagination. final maturity (which­ ever comes first). U.S. Savings Bonds. And if you're building· What it comes down to is funds for education taking stock in yourself.

The Milwaukee Road offers the Payroll Savings Plan as a service to you. Remember, Payroll Savings is not a deduction , but a part of your take-home pay that grows with interest.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 17 About people on the railroad

Coast Division gard as our former boss , co-worker and a really congenial friend. SEATTLE TELEPHONE OFFICE: Maxine Dittebrandt, who recently became chief Laura K. Schaub, Correspondent operator in Seattle, found it necessary Office of Traffic Manager to resign when her husband, Don, ac­ cepted a position in Denver. Maxine FOREIGN FREIGHT SALES: A and her youngest daughter left Seattle wedding shower and luncheon were on Dec. 27 to join Don and make their held at the Seattle Hilton Hotel on new home in Colorado's capital city. Dec. 14 for Import Clerk Barbara Allen. Barbara became Mrs. Del Lon­ MILWAUKEE RAILROAD RE­ TIREMENT CLUB: The fall meeting rich on Dec. 23 in Portland, Ore. The newlyweds plan to make their home of the Milwaukee Railroad Retirement there. Good luck and best wishes Barb. Club-Coast Division was held in Seattle on Nov. 9 with 37 members Bill Fogelstedt vacationed in Reno present. The program was a slide show for a weekend in October. Irene Carle­ by Vic Peterson covering a wide range ton traveled to Las Vegas in November. of Western and Mid-Western scenery Jack L. Werner, Jr., has joined our staff. Conductor Tom Barton (left), serving and a lot of high water railroad pictures c3ke to Assistant Trainmaster Bill John· He replaced Barbara Goodwin, who is taken over the years on the Milwaukee. on leave of absence. son, was the guest of honor at a cake The Tacoma meeting of the club was and coffee retirement party at the Port· FREIGHT CLAIM DEPART­ held on Dec. 14, during which the usual MENT: Reg Morris, who formerly land Freight House on Nov. 29 before Christmas party was held with door making his last run on freight number worked in the Freight Claim Depart­ prizes and exchange of gifts. There ment before transferring to the Port­ 262. Mr. Barton, who retired after nearly were 88 present in spite of the bad 37 years with the railroad, was con­ land Agency Office, has returned to the weather. Guest speaker was the Rev. Freight Claim Department in Seattle ductor on the second Milwaukee Road Gene Caester of Mason Methodist freight (number 261 on March 23, 1971) as a traveling freight claim agent. The Church in Tacoma. Election of officers position was formerly held by Ted to arrive in Portland after the gateway for 1973 was also conducted at the was opened. Hermann, who recently transferred to meeting. Those elected were: Leo Thiel a position in the Pricing Department. of Seattle as president; Vic Peterson of LOCAL FREIGHT OFFICE: A Tacoma as vice president; and T. E. lovely retirement luncheon was held at Warren H . Ploeger, western counsel in Norwood of Tacoma as secretary­ Seattle. Norwegian Christmas songs Horatio's Restaurant on Nov. 3 for treasurer. were sung by Berit Schweiss, operator Mina Sutherland, who retired after 30 The next meetings are scheduled in in Seattle, and her twin sisters Linda years with the Milwaukee. There were Seattle on J an. II, and in Tacoma on and Laila Caspersen. The girls are the 48 co-workers and friends in attend­ Feb. 8. Interesting programs are plan­ daughters of R. Caspersen, assistant ance while she was presented with gold ned for both meetings. engineer in the Signal and Communica­ earrings and a beautiful pendant watch. The annual Milwaukee Road Christ­ tions Department in Tacoma. Capt. She was very happy and had quite a mas Luncheon was enjoyed by 100 ac­ Robert F. Saunders of the Salvation speech prepared for all present. Best tive and retired employees on Dec. 20 Army delivered an inspiring Christmas wishes to a very nice gal. We'll all miss at the Washington Athletic Club with a you very much Mina. message, after which Roy Jorgensen. very interesting program introduced by assistant general adjuster and chairman Jane Rabenstein , whose son, Ken­ neth, weighed in at 8 lbs. 6 oz. on Oct. 16, recently resigned to become a fuIl­ time mother. REGIONAL DATA OFFICE: John McPherson left to join the Air Force. Harry E. Hoye, chief He is stationed in San Antonio, Texas. clerk in the su perin' Cora Webster and her husband vaca­ tendent's office in Ta­ tioned in the Polynesian Islands. Other coma (center), is sur· recent vacationers were Barbara King, rounded by members of the office staff at Bill and Betty Whalen, and Ray Kester. a cake a nd coffee re­ REGIONAL SALES: This depart­ tirement party held in ment would be remiss if it did not re­ his honor on Oct. 31. port the deep sympathy expressed by Mr. Hoye and his all the staff, not to mention that of all wife, Kay, plan to tra­ the other departments, on the death of vel to Hawaii in the O. R. "Ollie" Anderson on Nov. 13 . near future. Even though Mr. Anderson retired in April 1968 as regional manager of sales, he will always be held in high re­ 18 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE of the party, conducted the distribution TACOMA of gifts. Bernice C. Riippi, Correspondent TELEPHONE OFFICE: Telephone Office of Division Engineer operators have long been known to be the ones most adept to pulling strings On Halloween Day, Mr. F. B. Ceder­ -literally speaking, of course! In this holm of the Transportation Depart­ category Lucille (Steve) Eaton was no ment, and his secretary, Mrs. Betty exception, and although several of the Klamm, invited everyone to meet the intervening years of her 31 years with "Big Pumpkin" and enjoy Halloween the railroad were spent outside the goodies, which included pumpkin pie Communications Department, Steve and whipped cream. The table was beautifully decorated and centered with had no trouble "pulling strings" again a huge pumpkin wearing a witch's hat Berit Schweiss, operator in the Seattle when she returned. Lucille was nick­ and a leering grin. offices (left), and her two sisters, Linda named "Steve" by her four brothers, Among recent new employees in the and Lila Caspersen, provided entertain­ because she was the only girl in their Tacoma Office are Mary Ann Jurich ment at the annual Christmas party for family. Steve's career began in the tele­ and Kathy Herzog, both in the super­ Milwaukee Road employees in Seattle. phone room of the Milwaukee Road in intendent's office. Kathy is the grand­ Over 100 active and retired employees Seattle in 1941. daughter of Milwaukee Retiree and attended the celebration on Dec. 20 at Mrs. S. E. Herzog. the Washington Athletic Club. Roy Jar· In 1943, she was transferred to the gensen, assistant general adjuster in Rich Davis has joined the staff of the Transportation Department where she Seattle, was chairman of the party. remained for several years. Following engineering department as an engineer­ a few years in the Rate Department, she ing technician. Mr. and Mrs. Allen J. Clark were returned to the telephone room during recently honored in an observance of with a coffee hour on his last day of the late '50s. She worked as a messen­ their golden wedding anniversary on work in the superintendent's office. ger and as an assistant operator until Nov. 19. Bernice (Mrs. Clark) worked We are happy to welcome Penny taking over the duties of chief telephone for many years in the superintendent's Prather back to her desk in the agent's operator in November 1964. She held office before her retirement. Congratu­ office. She had been on the sick list for that position until she left this past lations and best wishes. quite some time. October to join the ranks of the retired. Harry E. Hoye, chief clerk to the Friends of Mr. T. M. Pajari were She will continue to make her home at division superintendent, was honored at saddened by his death on Dec. 13. Prior 3R58 30th Ave. West in Seattle. a retirement banquet and dance on to his retirement in 1968, Mr. Pajari On Oct. 27, a cake and coffee party Nov. 4 at the Puyallup Elks Lodge. had served as division engineer on the was held for not only employees from Assistant General Manager and long­ Coast Division for nearly 25 years. Fu­ neral services were held on Dec. 18 in our various Seattle and Tacoma offices, time friend M. Garelick presided as Tacoma. but also for several retired employees, master of ceremonies. Seated at the head table were Mr. and Mrs. Gare­ The traditional Christmas party for to offer Steve best wishes and present lick; Mr. and Mrs. Sevedge; Jerolyn Tacoma employees was held on Dec. 22 her with a nice monetary gift. The gift Nentl; and Mr. Hoye's wife, Kay, and in the superintendent's office. A beauti­ was discovered only after she had son, Jim. Kay Hoye was presented with fully decorated old-fashioned tree dom­ checked the "Yellow Pages" of the tele­ an orchid lei to compliment the two inated the room, surrounded by an phone directory presented to her. Steve one-way airline tickets to Hawaii which abundance of beautifully wrapped plans to enjoy her retirement in her were given to them. They are planning Christmas gifts. After the gift exchange, home and garden in the Magnolia dis­ their trip during the first part of 1973. a delicious buffet luncheon was served. trict in Seattle, with travel plans in­ Harry and Kay were also presented Many retired Milwaukee employees cluding a Caribbean cruise in the offing. with a scrapbook, a scroll inscribed with joined the festivities which were en­ Our best to you in your retirement, the names of their many Milwaukee joyed by all. Steve! friends and a 400-day glass-enclosed A farewell luncheon was held at the calendar clock. The clock was Tacoma Elks Lodge on Jan. 4 for Mrs. inscribed: "Presented to Milwaukee Peggy DeLand, stenographer in the as­ Road's Finest Chief Clerk on the Date sistant superintendent's office. A gift of His Retirement - H. E. Hoye, from her co-workers was presented by October 31, 1972." Harry was honored Assistant Superintendent R. B. Hegge,

744th Railway Operating Bn. 27th Annual Reunion Set For June 22-23 The 27th annual reunion of the 744th Railway Operation Battalion is sched­ uled for June 22-23 at the Radisson South Hotel, located at the junction of Highway 100 and 1-494, in Bloomington, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis. The 744th battalion of the Military Railway Service (U. S. Army) was sponsored by the Milwaukee Road and officered largely by Milwaukee Road men. The RETIRES AFTER 46 YEARS' SERVICE. unit served 18 months in Europe during World War II. Bob Hammell (Co. Othello Carman Walter Nocturn is shown "C"), Don Almquist (Co. "B"), and Bill Eilitz (Co. "C") were selected to with his wife on his last day of work be· fore retirement on Oct. 2. A native of make arrangements for this year's reunion in Bloomington. Those planning to Miles City. Mont., Mr. Nocturn started attend should contact Mr. Hammell at 2429 Longfellow A venue South in with the ra iIroad there on Aug. 17, 1926. Minneapolis, Minn. 55407.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 19 together with best wishes for a happy state. He was the conductor on the future. Peggy and her family have second run into Portland, after the Mil­ moved to Portland, Ore., where her waukee's entry, and we are claiming husband is now employed. On her last him as our first retiree. day of employment, Peggy was also Another cake and coffee party was honored with a cake and coffee hour. held in the freight office recently when Mrs. Kim Melby, time revisor, and Reg Morris, clerk, transferred back to her two daughters had a fun-filled holi­ freight claims in Seattle. Since this is day vacation skiing at Whitefish, Big actually home for the Morris family, Mountain, Mont. All three are enthu­ the good coffee and cake only added siastic skiers and had a wonderful time. additional frosting to Reg's departure. Our man in Salt Lake City, Bob Hol­ Other vacationers during the holiday lingsworth, district manager of sales, season were Mrs. Tammy Power, c1erk­ has been elected secretary-treasurer of steno; and Jim Twedt, Jr., engineer in the Railroad General Agents' Associa­ the. division engineer's office. Tammy tion of Utah for 1973. That should enjoyed a leisurely vacation at home make for a busy year for both Holly with her young daughter, while Jim and RETIRES AFTER 31 YEARS WITH THE and Bonnie, his secretaries, with whom his family flew to Montana where they RAILROAD. Lucille Eaton, chief operator we have enjoyed doing business with spent Christmas with their relatives. in Seattle, is presented with a retirement over the telephone quite frequently gift on behalf of her many friends and Assistant Division Engineer and Mrs. since our Portland entry. When they co·workers by Assistant Engineer R. Cas· E. C. Wheeler were pleasantly sur­ reported this news to us, they were person at a reception held in her honor prised when their daughter and son-in­ also jubilant over their "summer-like" in Seattle on Oct. 27. She plans to con· law, Pam and Jeff Martin, flew home weather-41 o. tinue making her home in Seattle. from Virginia to spend the holidays. One of the really big functions of Pam formerly worked in the superin­ traffic people in the Portland area is tendent's office before she and her hus­ him was held at the Town & Country on the annual joint dinner installation of band moved east where they are both Jan. 26, where several gifts were pre­ The Transportation Club of Portland now employed in Washington. D. C. sented to him by his many friends and and the Portland Traffic Club (formerly co-workers. the Junior Traffic Club). At this affair With the close of 1972, the historic PORTLAND J. Harold Mitcham, regional manager of sales, will be master of ceremonies, Union Station building in downtown Jean Ovens, Correspondent while Jay Gregg, traffic clerk, will be Spokane was completely vacated by all installed as treasurer of the Portland railroad people. It is soon to be de­ Christmas parties were old hat insofar Traffic Club. Incidentally, Mitch is serv­ molished. This and other buildings are as the Portland Region was concerned ing as membership chairman for the being razed to make way for "Expo this year. Instead we had a nicer type Transportation Club this year. He will 1974." The citizens of Spokane are of party when Conductor Tom Barton also be speaker for the Vancouver, reminded of the number of days left to was the guest of honor at a farewell Wash. Transportation Club dinner to be Expo by the lighted numerals on the old party. before making his final run on billed as the "Annual Rail Night" on Great Northern tower, which ticks off No. 262 out of Portland on Nov. 29. Feb. 28. the countdown each day. The Spokane His train crew, together with the freight River, which runs through the heart of office personnel, enjoyed the festivities. the city, together with island paradises, Tom began his railroad career in 1936. SPOKANE will be special features of Expo. Plans and worked primarily in Washington for a riverfront park, new street lights, Ethelyn Calavan, Correspondent street trees and fountains should make Office of Assistant Superintendent Spokane an environmental showcase city. Why not see for yourself. Start Electronic Maintainer and Mrs. Larry planning on a vacation in Spokane dur­ Dunn are the proud parents of their ing 1974. second son, Keven, who was born on Walter Nocturn, carman in Othello, Nov. 6. retired Oct. 2 after more than 46 years Edward J. Lynam, assistant super­ with the Milwaukee Road. A native of intendent in Spokane, suffered a heart Miles City, Mont., Mr. Nocturn started attack during November. After being with the railroad there on Aug. 17, in the hospital about three weeks, Ed 1926. Mr. and Mrs. Nocturn have two improved sufficiently to go home for sons and two daughters. the holidays. His home address is 6611 N. Windsor, if any of his friends wish Yard Clerk Jessie Morisette of Othel­ CELEBRATE 60th WEDDING ANNIVER­ to drop him a line. Our best wishes to lo was honored at a combination birth­ SARY. Owen and Ann Wolke were reo him for a very speedy recovery. day-retirement party at the home of cently honored on their 60th wedding After more than 40 years of service Engineer and Mrs. Pat Chester on Oct. anniversary in Seattle, where they now with the Milwaukee, Roadmaster Clar­ 13. Jessie retired after more than 44 make their home. The Wolkes, who are ence E. Moore ended his railroad career years with the Milwaukee. A registered both 81, were married in 1912 in Mil· waukee, where Mr. Wolke began his ca· on December 29. Clarence started as nurse, she served as the railroad's nurse reer with the railroad's Mechanical De· a laborer in October 1931 , and became in Othello for many years until a doctor partment. He retired in 1956 after 35 a foreman in April 1937. He was ap­ moved into the area in 1947. She has years with the Milwaukee. Mrs. Wolke pointed road master in February 1946. worked as a clerk there since that time. was very active in the Milwaukee Rail· We know Clarence and his wife, Laura, Mrs. Morisette's husband, Clem, a re­ road Women's Club during the years her will be kept very busy and active with tired Milwaukee Road conductor, died husband worked for the railroad. their many interests. A dinner honoring last Sept. 8. 20 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Rocky Mountain Division HARLOWTON-GREAT FALLS Engineer A. W. Pem· E. H. Mielke, Correspondent broke (center) is con· Roundhouse Foreman, Harlowton gratulated on his reo cent retirement after Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Walsh of Great 43 years with the rail· Falls, Mont., celebrated their golden road by Miles City wedding anniversary on Oct. 21 with an Agent Lee Hopkins afternoon reception held at the new (left) and Round· Meadow Lark Country Club. Leo re­ house Foreman R. E. tired as district manager of sales in Miller at a coffee hour Great Falls in July 1968. held in his honor in Retired Mach ini st John Todd of Har­ Miles City. lowton died at the age of 84. Funeral services and burial were in Harlowton. Mr. Todd was born in Petersburg, Ill. , has as its main character John Mathe­ bad foot; Bill Hutton, a carman in Har­ and moved with his parents to Missouri. son , who was a distant un cle of Perry lowton, recuperating from back sur­ He moved to the Martinsdale area in Smith, a fireman on the Rocky Moun­ gery. 1915, and married Esther Machay in tain Division. Matheson died in 1916. Many people from Harlowton to Ta­ 1916. He worked for Wells F argo Ex­ His obituary said he pulled the last coma are on pins and needles waiting press in Cbicago, and later set up a string of wagons between Lewistown for the deCision, which has been prom­ hom es tead at the old mining site of and Gre at Falls. ised shortly, concerning the closing of Copperopolis. In 1919 he moved to Gene Franscisco, 54 , native of Har­ the electrification gap between Avery Harlowton and worked as a machinist lowton and son of the late and widely­ and Othello and purchasing more elec­ for the Milwaukee for 46 years before known Alex Franscisco, died in a Mis­ tric units or the abandonment of elec­ his retirement in 1954. He and his wife soula hospital. Funeral services were trification entirely. celebrated their golden wedding an­ held in Missoula. Gene worked on the niversary in 1966. His wife died the fol­ Milwaukee as stationmaster at Alber­ EAST END lowing year. Mr. Todd was very active ton . in civic affairs, church work and the On the sick list are : John Peccia, a Ellen E. Roberts, Correspondent Odd Fellows Lodge. He also headed carman in Harlowton, with a broken Trainmaster's Office, Miles City up a Labor Day parade for many years. leg; Nola Stiles, a clerk in Harlowton, "The Jerkline," a painting at the recuperating from back surgery; T. W. The Harvest Dinner of the Ladies Charles Russell Gallery in Great Falls, Nilsen , a machinist, suffering from a Au xiliary of the UTU was held Oct.

Quick action by Chicago employee saves a life

A seven-year-old Libertyville (Ill.) other way. lifted out. boy is alive today because of the They were driving through the Once out of the foundation, the quick action taken by John C. Gaw­ subdivision when Mrs. Gawronski two boys were rushed to the nearby ronski, contract assistant in the Chi­ noticed a boy waving his hands fran­ home of Mrs. Brown. cago office of the assistant vice presi­ tically at the passing car. The Gaw­ Mrs. Brown had already called the dent of operations. ronskis stopped and ran to the foun­ police and the fire department rescue Jay Schmidt of 633 Ridgeview in dation where they saw the two boys squad. The wet clothes were taken off Libertyville was hospitalized for two struggling to stay afloat. the boys and they were both wrapped days for exposure and near drowning Mr. Gawronski jumped into the in blankets. According to Mrs. Brown following his New Year's Day ordeal. water and held Jay above the water's another neighbor administered arti­ Jay and a playmate were pulled from surfa ce while his wife went to a near­ ficial respiration to Jay until normal a water-filled foundation for a new by house to summon aid. She also breathing resumed. home in the Woodmere subdivision flagged down the driver of a passing Fire department rescue squad re­ of Libertyville by Mr . Gawronski, car. ports stated that the two boys were who was returning home from church Mrs. Thomas R. Brown of Liber­ playing on the ice when the surface services with his wife. tyville said, "I immediately knew broke, plunging both boys into the Mr. Gawronski and his wife had what had happened when I saw Mrs. freezing water. Jay's playmate was attended the 11 a.m. services at a Gawronski's face. The night before closer to the edge and was able to local church when the couple decided my neighbors and I had discussed the hang on to one of the foundation to return some library books to the possibility of a child falling into one walls. Firemen said that there was town library. Since it was such a nice of the foundations." five- to six-feet of water in the foun­ day, they decided to return home by Meanwhile Mr. Gawronski had dation at the time of the accident. driving west on Lake Street through handed the two boys up to another Mrs. Michael Schmidt, Jay's moth­ the subdivision. man who had stopped to help. He er, said the next day that her son Mrs. Gawronski said that normal­ had tried to pass the two boys out of seemed to be doing "pretty well." ly they drive home by way of P ark the foundation but the walls were too She added that it was "a miracle that A venue, but since they had the li­ steep. Only when another person her son was alive today." The (Lib­ brary books to return they chose the came to the scene could the boys be ertyville) Independent Register.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 21 24. Costumes were worn by many of beyond the committee's expecta­ the guests, and Conductor and Mrs. tions. E. E. Steiner took first prize for their Christmas is a time when many or­ authentic Arabian garb. Roberta ganizations do as much as they can Sutherland, wife of Conductor H. C. to help those Jess fortunate. The local Sutherland, had the group puzzled Elks Lodge has a radio auction each as to her identity in her costume as an year to secure funds for endeavors. Indian squaw. Grocery Bingo con­ Car Foreman Howard J. Sweeney, cluded the evening's festivities. an officer in the lodge, along with re­ The Milwaukee Women's Club tired Conductors H. A. Dahl and J. J. held their annual membership drive McGuire were among those quite dinner meeting on Nov. 6. Retired busy with the auction. Howard also Yard Foreman W. J. Norton was spent many hours lining up and fill­ head chef. Bill as usual put out an ing baskets for delivery. excellent dinner and the turn-out was Section Laborer and Mrs. Jim Nottveit were the lucky winners of Section Foreman and Mrs. William J. one of the drawings held in Decem­ Berreth were guests of honor at a dinner ber sponsored by local area mer­ held on Dec. 3 at the Met Cafe in honor of Mr. Berreth's retirement. Mr. and chants. Mrs. Berreth have purchased a travel Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. trailer and are planning to see some of Jim Grekoff on the celebration of the country in the near future. their 50th wedding anniversary. Jim was a helper in the Car Department prior to his retirement in 1962. Engineer A. W. Pembroke on the Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. occasion of his retirement from the Earl Farr on the celebration of their railroad. He was presented the book 66th wedding anniversary on Oct. 28. "Milwaukee Road West" and a mon­ Mr. Farr is a retired dispatcher. etary gift by his many friends. En­ Congratulations to Operator Jan gineer H. I. Reid made the presenta­ Wanchek on his marriage Nov. 18 tion of a Life Membership in the to Karen Reighard of Roundup. Jan Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin­ William Murdock, machinist helper in is working at Melstone. The young eers. Harlowton (right), who retired Dec. 29 couple will be making their home in Section Foreman and Mrs. Wil­ after 26 years with the railroad, gives RoundUp. liam J. Berreth were guests of honor parting remarks at a retirement party at a dinner held on Dec. 3 at the Met in his honor. Paul Pidcock, machinist Potpourri: Engineer H. I. Reid is helper in Harlowton, acted as master of recuperating at home from a recent Cafe in honor of Bill's retirement. ceremonies. Bill spent his first shift 26 heart attack. Retired Roadmaster L. A. Timber­ years ago under Paul's tutelage. Bill reo Conductor and Mrs. Earl Steiner man was master of ceremonies. Let­ ceived many gifts and was given lots of were pleased to receive word of the ters were read from Division En­ well earned "posies." Mr. and Mrs. Mur­ gineer F. L. Striebel, District Safety dock plan to remain in the Harlowton birth of their first granddaughter. The area to help with the work on their son­ Steiners have six grandsons. Engineer C. C. Clinker and General in-law and daughter's ranch. Paul E. Caine, son of retired Con­ Roadmaster Myron Olson, who were ductor and Mrs. Ira Caine, became unable to attend the party. Several commanding officer of Anti-Sub­ persons in attendance, who had marine Squadron Eight on Nov. 17, worked with Bill, spoke of their ac­ during ceremonies held in Imperial quaintanceship with him and related Beach, Calif. incidents of their past, many to the Brakeman Randy Spear was home amusement of those gathered. Bill on leave during the holidays follow­ was presented with a gift from the ing completion of his basic training. group. Jim Peterson, son of retired Con­ Sympathy is extended to the fam­ ductor and Mrs. A. T. Peterson, has ily of Joseph E. Nelson. Mr. Nelson, been named training chairman of the 83, died on Nov. 6. He worked Shortgrass District of the Boy Scouts. for the Miles City Car Department Jim is a member and training officer until 1941 when he transferred of the Miles City Fire Department to Roundup as Car Foreman. He and has been a first aid instructor for worked there until his retirement in the Red Cross. 1955. MASSING·MAGER. Linda Susan Mass­ Dave McDowell, son of Conductor Sympathy is extended to the family ing, daughter of Machinist and Mrs. Dale and Mrs. Don McDowell, won a of Carl J. Anderson, a retired section Massing of Harlowton, and Roger Dale championship for the Custer County laborer. Mr. Anderson, 83, died in Mager were married in Wesleyan church Forsyth on Nov. 6. He worked in the in Harlowton on Nov. 22. A reception wrestling team at the Laural Invita­ was held following the wedding in the tional. Vanada area prior to his retirement church's fellowship hall. A coffee hour was held in honor of in 1955.

22 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Sympathy is extended to the fam­ E-14 for many years, died in Minneap­ of a bleeding artery. When the ambu­ ily of Jess Houston, a retired section olis at the age of 75. lance and police reached the scene, it foreman, who died in Roundup on Fred O. Thompson, well-known re­ was pretty evident that Tom had just tired Minneapolis switchman, died Nov. saved a life. Needless to say, he has had Dec. 20. 24 at the age of 76. He is survived by some nice things said to him by the Sympathy is extended to the family his wife, Helen, and two sons. family of the injured man, the high­ of Dola Wilson, a retired locomotive Bill Manion, also well known way patrol and by his many friends. engineer. Mr. Wilson, 81, died Nov. throughout railroad circles, died in Ely, John Lacher, time revisor in Aber­ 29 after a long illness. Minn., on Nov. 24. He was buried in deen, is now at his home recuperating Sympathy is extended to the family Minneapolis. He is survived by his wife, after recent surgery. of Clarence Nottveit, who died in a daughter and three sons. At the time October following a long illness. Mr. of his retirement, Bill was supervisor of Passenger Train Personnel of the Mil­ SIOUX CITY AREA Nottveit worked in Roundup prior waukee Road. Marie B. Franken, Correspondent to his illness. Eugene, brother of Agent Lynn Van Sympathy is extended to the family Horn. passed away suddenly in Novem­ Office of District Manager-Sales, of Mrs. R. T. Wilson, 85, who died ber at his Minneapolis home at the age Sioux City Dec. 26. Mrs. Wilson was the widow of 52. of R . T. Wilson, a fonner wire chief Mrs. Helen Momeny, widow of En­ Conductor Kenneth E. Bushnell, on at Miles City, and the mother of Dis­ gineer Len Momeny, passed away at the Sioux City-Mitchell run of trains patcher A. G. Wilson of Deer Lodge. her home in Montevideo on Jan. 7. At the home of Chief Carpenter and Mrs. Harlan Pottinger in Aberdeen, Aberdeen Division there's a new little girl named Nancy. Clinton D. Paugh, night clerk in EAST END Montevideo, was married Nov. 1 to Mavis Wallien, Correspondent Viola Sather. Conductor Jim Shea was given a Trainmaster's Office, Montevideo Community Services Award for pro­ Vic Putzier, former depot agent in moting and founding and serving the Minnesota Falls, reports that he and his Phelps Field Boosters, an organization wife have moved into the new River­ in his neighborhood. He has done a lot view Apartments in Granite Falls, but of volunteer work and it was nice he that he misses the "Hi there!" from the was recognized. His son, Thomas, is rails when their train whooshed past his one of the new brakemen on the east former home. He closed with this com­ division, as of last summer. ment "It is magnificent to grow old Ed Brennan, signal maintainer in if you can keep young." Granite Falls for a long time, is now re­ There have been a number of deaths tired. Well, not really. He has a job since the last edition. Mrs. Frank Mar­ with the city of Granite Falls which tin passed away. Her late husband was keeps him busy and meeting people he FATHER OF THE BRIDE. Aberdeen Divi­ an engineer on this division and her son, has worked with all the years he has sion Engineer Alvin Moe poses with his Ray, is one of the west end brakemen. been on the city council. daughter, Vickie, before her marriage to Ronald Koch, son of Mrs. Louise Koch Mrs. George Gunderson, widow of Retired Engineer Frank Webster is now residing at the Rembrandt Rest of Odessa, Minn. on Oct. 14 at Our Sav­ Baggageman George Gunderson, died ior's Lutheran Church in Montevideo. recently in Minneapolis. Home at 3434 Heritage Drive in Edina, Minn. The young couple is now making their The mother of Signal Supervisor home in St. Louis Park, Minn. Paul Ness died in October at the age of On Jan. 5, a retirement party was 86. held at Lind's Supper Club in Nor­ Frank Koelfgen, operator at Tower wood for Vern Erickson, signal main­ tainer in Glencoe, who recently retired. He and his wife will spend the rest of the winter months touring the southern states and then return to their home in Glencoe. We liked the contents of one of Robert T. Smith's recent columns in the Minneapolis Tribune. It tells about Tom Brewer, the son of Engineer Floyd Brewer and brother of Brakeman How­ ard Brewer. Tom, a medic in the U. S. Navy, had been home for a leave after being in Vietnam. Hitchhiking his way to the Marine base in Kansas City, he saw a car slide off the road and land in KALLAND-JUENGER. Paulette Kalland, daughter of Assistant to the Superin­ the ditch, upturned, near Osceola, Iowa. tendent and Mrs. Art Kalland of Austin, Brewer arrived at the scene, took a HAMMELL·JENSEN. Denise Hammell, Minn., became the bride of James Juen­ quick look at the situation, got out his daughter of Aberdeen East End Conduc­ ger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Juenger, at medical kit, applied a pressure bandage tor and Mrs. Bob Hammell, was married St. Edward's Catholic Church in Austin and replaced the skin of the man's torn to Eugene Jensen-"the boy next door" on Dec. 16. scalp and then proceeded to take care -in Minneapolis on Oct. 20.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 23 Nos. 7 and 8, discovered his name in Nev. on Nov. 5 after a lengthy illness. print in a recent issue of the Clay Mr. Lafferty was employed by the Mil­ County News and Boosler, published in waukee Road at Sioux City for 30 years Vermillion, S. D. The news item was a before taking sick leave in August story about Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lass. 1971. Burial was in Sioux City. He is The view from the picture window of survived by his wife; a son; a daughter; the Lass' home near Vermillion over­ and four grandchildren. looks the valley to the south and west, Retired Sioux City Dispatcher H. L. through which the Milwaukee Road Hoskins, now living at 322 Hermosa tracks run. Quoting from the publica­ Ave., Apt. D, Long Beach, Calif. tion: "Fred and Margaret also commu­ 90812, recently suffered a severe heart nicate in an unusual way, with a fellow attack. Neither he nor his wife is able named Bushnell who travels through to drive. Their morale is very low and Vermillion regularly as conductor on the a card from their friends on the railroad freight trains that pass through town would surely help. on the tracks just below the Lass' house. Sympathy is extended to Engineer As the freight goes west in the evening Paul Card on the sudden death of his between 6-8 p.m., Bushnell and the brother, Clifford, in Sioux City on Dec. other conductors and engineers watch 27. Sympathy is also extended to for the light in Lass' living room and Switchman Walter Winkler, whose signal a friendly greeting with a couple mother passed away on Jan. 8 after a toots of the whistle. Fred signals back brief illness. with his light and they go on their way, Congratulations to Roundhouse Fore­ warmed with the knowledge that some­ man and Mrs. K. S. Casey on the birth WALLlEN·McKEOWN. Pamela Wallien, one up on the hill knows that they are of their II th grandchild. Tanya Renee daughter of Mrs. Mavis Wallien, clerk in Montevideo, and Thomas McKeown, there." Conductor Bushnell states it was born Dec. 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Jim brakeman on the Aberdeen Division Barger of Sioux City. Mrs. Barger is all started while Fred Lass was work­ and son of Night Clerk and Mrs. J. ing on their new home, and began wav­ the former Ruby Casey. Byron McKeown of Montevideo, were ing to the crews as No.7 went by. Richard A. Witt, son of Assistant married Nov. 11 at Our Savior's Lutheran Sympathy is extended to the family Superintendent T. E . Witt ofSioux City, Church in Montevideo. They are now of George R. Bradshaw, who passed has earned a four-point grade average making their home in Norfolk, Va., where away in a Sioux City hospital on Nov. at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. the groom is on active duty with the U. S. 18. Mr. Bradshaw worked in the Car He is a junior majoring in finance and Navy. Department in Sioux City and as a has been on the Dean's list all three B&B carpenter on the IM&D Division years. before retiring from the railroad in On the sick list in Sioux City is Car Foreman and Mrs. Knospe, be­ 1965. Survivors inclUde his wife; a son, Switchman Sol Miller, who was hos­ came the bride of Duane Castleberry George; two sisters; six grandchildren; pitalized in the intensive care unit on on Oct. 28. The ceremony took place and 14 great-grandchildren. Jan. 9. We are all wishing Sol a speedy in St. Peter's Church in St. Paul. Former switchman and yardmaster recovery. Mr. Harold Boogren retired from his J. Vernon Lafferty died in Las Vegas. Sympathy is extended to the family job as machinist in the St. Paul Round­ of Mrs. Adolph W. Hegg, who died on house. His service dates back to Sept. Dec. 23. She was the widow of con­ 23, 1926, when he started as a laborer ductor A. W. "Duffy" Hegg. Mr. Hegg in St. Paul. was employed on the old SC&D Divi­ Sympathy is extended to the families sion and died on Nov. 5, 1948. of these recently deceased employees: Charley W . Baker, former roundhouse foreman in Bozeman, Mont., who died Twin City Terminals Nov. 7; Iver Burnquist, carman in Min­ neapolis, who died Nov. 10; and Clar­ Edna M. Bowers, Correspondent ence Hofmaster, carman in Minnea- Car Department Office, St. Paul The Twin City Chapter of The Mil­ waukee Railroad Women's Club re­ cently elected the following officers for 1973: president, Mrs. Bloise Nel­ son; first vice president, Mrs. Clarence CELEBRATE 50th WEDDING ANNIVER­ Knoblauch; second vice president, Mrs. SARY. Mr. and Mrs . Anthony F. Malek Loretta Maetzold; recording secretary. of 4142 Empire Way in Carmichael, Mrs. Margaret Ettel; corresponding Calif., recently celebrated their 50th secretary, Mrs. Roy Christie; treasurer, wedding anniversary. The Maleks were Mrs. Kenneth Beck; and historian, Mrs. married in Vienna, S. D., where Mr. Malek Ernest Palmer. The Women's Club in­ was employed by the railroad as agent vites all active and retired Milwaukee there and Mrs. Malek was a teacher in Road employees to meet with them the the Bryant, S. D., school system. Mr. Malek served as agent in both Vienna second Wednesday of each month for and Bryant before being transferred to a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Meetings Eimer Hancock, machinist in the Toma Mankato, Minn. He retired from the rail· are all held at the Halverson-Bowers (Wis.) Shop (right)," is congratulated by road there in 1969 after 50 years of servo Hall at 36th Avenue South and Lake Frank J. Reese, shop superintendent, on ice. The Maleks have a son and a daugh· Street in Minneapolis. his retirement Nov. 30, after more than ter, both living in California. Barbara Knospe, daughter of St. Paul 30 years with the Milwaukee Road. 24 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE polis, who died on Nov. 21. "Doc" retired on Nov. 30 and Mr. Paul Rose Pohl of Ames, Mrs. Margaret A warm welcome is extended to the retired on Dec. 8. Doc's wife says she Greimann and Miss Marva Brady, both new roundhouse clerk, Paul Marti­ plans on keeping him busy refinishing of Garner; and two brothers , Leonard nucci. antique furniture and looking for an­ of Dubuque, and Carroll of Marysville, Congratulations to Dan Couture, tiques. Mr. and Mrs. Paul are planning Wash. roundhouse laborer, and his bride Patti a winter trip through the southwestern Michael Gilgenbach, retired B&B Chappell. They were m arried Dec. 16 part of the country and don't plan on carpenter, passed away at Raymond's in Grace Lutheran Church in St. Paul. returning till the snow melts. Nursing Home in Austin on Jan. 7. Their wedding reception was held at the Agent Hollie Stib's mother and father He is survived by a sister, Sister M. Summit House. celebrated their 50th Wedding Anni­ Ethelberg of Jefferson, Wis. Norm Finch, third-trick operator at versary on Oct. 28 with a dinner at St. William C. Jeffers, retired engineer, St. Paul Yard, bowled games of 227, John's United Church of Christ at Ran­ died Dec. 27 at Raymond's Nursing 224 and 227 for a total of 678 on Dec. dom Lake, Wis. Mr. Stib went to work Home in Austin. Surviving are his 29 at the Maplewood Bowl in St. Paul. for the Milwaukee Road in 19]9 as widow, Inez; a daughter, Mrs. Elmer His bowling team won the first-half agent at Random Lake, and retired in Klagge: five grandchildren; one sister, round for the season, and is currently in ]958. Mrs. Elsie Jonvik of Grand Marais, first place for the second-half round. As of Dec. 22, Steno-clerk Berna­ Minn.; and one brother, Edward of The bowling team, called the "Rails" dine Cochlin and Time revisor Don Austin. is composed entirely of Milwaukee Road Bednar were on the sick list. Mauren Retired Conductor George Johnson employees from the St. Paul Yard. Bob King is filling in for Bernadine. from Austin has been in the hospital, Flowers, yardmaster, is the team's cap­ Shelley Delger is now the Chief but is now home recuperating from a tain. He carries a 175 average. Norm Clerk's secretary in Austin. heart condition. Finch carries a 174 average; Greg Wil­ Miss Paulette Kalland, daughter of liams, assistant trainmaster, has a ] 90 Mr. and Mrs. Art Kalland, became the average and leads the league in scoring; bride of James Juenger, son of Mr. and Dave Borndale, relief chief yard clerk, Mrs. Ray Juenger, at St. Edward's has a 145 average; and Dan Finch, Catholic Church in Austin on Dec. 16. relief operator has a ] 30 average. The bride is a graduate of Austin High School and is employed by a local store. The groom is a graduate of Pacelli High I M & D Division School and attended Austin State Jun­ R. D. True, Correspondent ior College. He is employed at Hormel. Art Kalland is assistant to the super­ Office of Superintendent intendent here in Austin. Mrs. Roger Richardson, 81, widow Don Bednar, time revisor in Austin, of a former conductor, died in a Mason underwent extensive surgery in Roches­ City, Iowa hospital on Oct. 23. She is ter and will be off work for a while. We survived by a daughter, Miss M ary all wish Don a speedy recovery and re­ Richardson of Mason City; two sons, turn. I am sure that he will appreciate COLEMAN-BENNETT. Maureen Ann John B. of Natrona Heights, Pa., and hearing from anyone wishing to write. Coleman, daughter of Agent and Mrs. Robert J. Coleman of Davenport, Iowa, James of Covina, Calif. Anything for him can be addressed to was married to Robert E. Bennett on Retired Passenger Conductor Char­ Don in care of the Superintendent's Office in Austin 559] 2. Sept. 29 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church les L. Swanson, 74, died Oct. 24 in in Moline, III. The bride is a graduate of John E . (Jack) Brady, retired sec­ Mason City. He retired in 1964 after Moline Public Hospital School of Nurs· more than 50 years of service. He is tion foreman, passed away at his Gar­ ing, and is a registered nurse. Mr. Ben· survived by a son, Charles F. of Mason ner, Iowa horne on Dec. 22. He is sur­ nett is a graduate of St. Louis (Mo.) City; two grandchildren; two sisters, vived by his wife, Bertha; two sons, University. The couple will make their Mrs. Gertrude Lambert of Mason City Robert of F a lls Church, Va., and Don­ home in Wichita, Kan., where Mr. Ben· and Mrs. Mae Shannon of Hobart, Ind. ; ald of Ketterling, Ohio; four grand­ nett is employed as a deSign engineer one half-sister, Mrs. Opal Elliott of children; four sisters, including Mrs. for Cessna Aircraft. Mason City; and one half-brother, Loren Swanson of Truman, Minn. Franz Sieck, section Irvin J. "Ink" Beckel, a retired tion foreman in Mar· switchman, died at his home in Austin ion, Iowa (second on Nov. 27. He is survived by a son, from left), retired on Keith; two stepsons, Kenneth Miland Oct. 31 after more and Donald Miland; three daughters, than 44 years with Mrs. Adeline Snyder of Midwest City, the Milwaukee Road . Okla., Mrs. Dorothy Kough of Roches­ Franz started with the ter, and Mrs. John (Sharon) Percival railroad in Tama, of Austin; two brothers, John and Iowa in 1928, and Joseph; and four sisters, Mrs. Marie was made relief sec· Boysen of Mason City, Mrs. Ruth Boy­ tion foreman there in sen of Denton, Texas, Miss Annetta 1935. He transferred Beckel of Austin and Mrs. Evelyn Han­ to Marion as foreman isch of Osage, Minn. in 1942. Left to right are: J . F. Kiley, train­ On Dec. 3 an open house was held master-traveling en· at Mason City Agent Hollie Stib's house gineer; Mr. Sieck; W. to honor J. H . "Doc" Phillips, chief E. Behnke, roadmas· clerk in the Agent's Office, and John ter; and J. P. Weiland, Paul, section foreman at Mason City. roadmaster.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 25 Chicago General Offices his wife report they had a fine trip to Laura Kristensen returned from England and Scotland last October. sunny Florida looking fit. Could be be­ OPERATING DEPARTMENT An open house was held in the Safety cause of the happy holidays spent with Ashley Wilhite, Correspondent Department for Gordon T. Johansen, her daughters and their families and I.C.c. clerk, who retired Dec. 15, after two adoring grandchildren. Office of Vice President·Operation 48 years of loyal and dedicated service It was nice to see Emil Steiner during to the railroad. the holidays. Miss Florence M. Walsh, secretary M iss Marilyn McNicholas, retired Helen Yankowski is on the sick list. to the Superintendent of Police and secretary in the former Mail, Baggage Get well quick. Also Ray Wagonkneckt Fire Prevention, retired Dec. 31 after and Express Department in Chicago, who is coming along slowly following nearly 54 years of service with the rail­ and active in the Women's Club, ex­ open heart surgery. We're pulling for road. She started in the General Man­ presses her thanks to her many friends you Ray. ager's office on Aug. 26, 1918, and and associates for the great kindness Janis Schoenberg became the bride transferred to the Police Department shown to her in connection with her of James Lupi at St. Boniventure. on Jan. I. 1923. sister, Kathryn Shabinger, who was Loretta Voldan, 16, eldest daughter seriously injured in the ICG suburban of Frank Voldan is a member of the train accident on Oct. 30, and the death Round Lake High School drill team. in November of John Shabinger, Kath­ The R-Lettes came through again with ryn's husband. flying colors at the V. F. W. competi­ Incidentally, we understand Kathryn tion in Minneapolis. They were first is still confined in the hospital. place National Champions in Dallas, Texas. Good luck in your future en­ deavors. SLEEPING AND DINING CAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF MANAGER-CAPITAL U. S. Air Force Sgt. William D. Mas­ EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTING sie, Jr., son of Dining Car Steward and Mrs. William D. Massie of 9337 S. Marion J. Kuniej, Correspondent Wabash in Chicago, has been selected Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Clem as the first black to become a missile Bohler, clerk in the bill and analysis sec­ launch officer through a special train­ tion, on the death of her father, Anton ing program for the Minuteman III P. Krug, who died Nov. 3. missile. Mrs. Nan Krause, formerly a clerk Sgt. Massie began training in Jan­ in the A.F.E. account section, gave uary with the Air Force Airman Educa­ birth to a daughter, Rebecca Lynn, on tion and Commissioning Program Oct. 27. Rebecca weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz. RETIRES AFTER 54 YEARS WITH THE (AECP) at Lackland Air Force Base, at birth. Both mother and daughter are MILWAUKEE. Florence M. Walsh, confi· Texas. Upon graduation from the pro­ dential secretary to the superintendent gram, he will be assigned as a Minute­ of police and fire prevention, is pre· sented a gift on behalf of her many man III missile launch control officer. friends and co·workers by Superintend· "Massie i~ the first black to go ent Albert W. Haas, at a gathering held through AECP with this ultimate goal," in her honor on Dec. 27 in Chicago. Miss an Air Force spokesman said. Walsh, who retired on Dec. 31, will con· Massie is a graduate of Stout State tinue to make her home in Chicago. University in Menomonie, Wis. He was employed in the railroad's Commissary Department during two summers and She has worked as secretary to as a coach porter during the Christmas Messrs. L. J. Benson, E. F. Conway, R. holidays while on vacation from his T. Shields, and A. W. Hass. studies. An open house was held in her honor on Dec. 27. Florence is also retiring from her OFFICE OF MANAGER-INTERLINE post of secretary-treasurer of the Mil­ FREIGHT SETTLEMENTS waukee Road Veteran Employees' As­ June Mathisen, Correspondent sociation. She began her service to the Bernice Schmitt, of the Finance and veterans' organization as assistant sec­ Harry Wallace, a member of the Accounting Department, is shown with retary and treasurer on Aug. 28, 1946; former Milwaukee Road Choral Club, Richard F. Kratochwill, vice president of and, upon the retirement of Mrs. Grant participated with the Golden Voiced finance and accounting, at a reception Williams on Oct. 1, 1948, was ap­ Chanters and the Million Dollar Brass held in honor of her retirement on Dec. pointed secretary-treasurer of the or­ Band in their annual concert at the 29. Miss Schmitt, who retired Dec. 31 ganization, a position in which she has Medinah Temple. It was a sellout. The after nearly48 years with the Milwaukee, served with integrity, ability and faith­ Chanters won first place in competition was honored at a luncheon on Dec. 27 in the Canterbury Room of Chicago Union fulness to the time of her retirement. in Dallas this year. This is the second Station. She has been very active in the She takes with her the best wishes time they have placed first. We are Union Station chapter of the Milwaukee and high regards of all her friends and pleased to have a fellow employee who Road Women's Club and has held var· associates for enjoyment, health, and belongs to such a worthy organization ious positions in the organization in· happiness in her retirement. as The Shriners. cluding that of president. She plans to Ira G. Wallace, retired general super­ Rose Brizzarello is back at work continue making her home at 5817 visor of stations and yard offices, and looking hale and hearty. North Kenmore in Chicago.

26 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE wedding reception was held at the House of the White Eagle and the couple honeymooned in Florida. Welcome to Leonido "Nilo" Flores, assistant engineer in the valuation sec­ tion. Mr. Flores is a graduate of the University of the Phillipines.

PURCHASES AND MATERIAL DEPARTMENT Roger W. Ruchti , Correspondent The Purchasing Department wel­ comes Mrs. Betty Slowinski and Rich­ ard Behling to our office staff. Betty is GALEWOOD CHRISTMAS PARTY, Nearly a typist and Richard is a price clerk. 75 employees of the Chicago·Galewood On Oct. 13, Roger Ruchti was ac­ offices attended a Christmas party in cepted into the National Model Rail­ the Regional Data Office on Dec. 20. Mary Furlong, secretary to the vice presi· road Association. Roger's model rail­ Some of those who attended are: (left dent of law, is congratulated on her reo road is "N" Gauge scale and has about to right) Jo Piconere, clerk; Harold Bich· tirement by Milwaukee Road President 150 feet of track. He is also a member ler, assistant manager of the regional Worthington L. Smith at a reception held of the Illinois Railway Museum Society data office; Lou F. Mack, assistant in her honor on Dec. 28. Miss Furlong, in Union, Ill. agent; Ray Bishop, chief clerk; and Joyce who retired Dec. 31 after more than 40 Best wishes are extended to Robert Brown, Clerk. years of railroad service, was honored at Banholzer, storehelper, who retired on a luncheon attended by more than 50 Oct. 31 after 15 years of service with of her friends and co·workers on Dec. the railroad. OFFICE OF MANAGER­ 18 in the Canterbury Room of Chicago EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTING Union Station. She plans to make her We wish a speedy recovery to Chief home in Florida. Stockman Glen Kitzmiller, who is re­ Karen Konczyk. Correspondent cuperating at home from recent sur­ gery. Hope to see your smiling face Sherri Byrnes of Foreign Car Records doing fine . Congratulations Nan and back in our office soon Glen. has announced her plans to be married Ken Krause. The happy family has With the onset of winter weather, in May. Kitty Curry is making plans moved in the area of Springfield, Mass. possibly some of our employees would for her m arriage on April 28. Marion]. Frank, file clerk and also like to have taken their vacations now Adrian Adkins, also of Foreign Car correspondent to the Magazine, was rather than during Wisconsin's snow­ Records, fractured his thumb in a fall married to John A. Kuniej on Dec. 30, free months. We're sure Invoice Clerk while skiing, but even so he tried to during a nuptial mass at Our Lady of Henry Turtenwald would enjoy another ski again when a group from this office Grace Roman Catholic Church. The week in Hawaii. went on a trip to Aspen, Colo.• on Jan. 20. Florence Seif became the mother of a baby girl, Teresa Marie, in Novem­ ber. This was Florence's second child. The Second Annual M.E.A. Bowling Classic was held this year at the Holi­ day Bowl on Feb. 10. Newcomers to this office include Kitty Curry and Harry Shelby.

Louis Bacquet. B&B carpenter on Ben· senville Crew "B" (center), is presented retirement gifts by Chief Carpenter Har· Evelyn Pottinger, assistant corporate secretary of the Milwaukee Road, receives best old E. Schrab (left) and W. J. Witek, as· wishes on her retirement from Edward J. Stoll, vice president of the railroad's Real sistant chief carpenter. on behalf of his Estate, Economic and Resource Development Department (left), and J. T. Taussig, friends and co·workers. Mr. Bacquet. corporate secretary of the railroad, at a cake and coffee reception held in her honor who was honored at a luncheon held at on Dec. 21 in Chicago Union Station. Miss Pottinger retired Dec. 31 after more than Steven's Steak House in Bensenville, reo 20 years with the railroad. She plans to continue making her home at 7225 Adams in tired Nov. 1 after 24 years with the rail· Forest Park, III. road.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 27 Iowa Division Jeanne Beeson, Correspondent c/o Assistant Superintendent, Marion MAKES LAST RUN. 0&1 Engineer Harry Best wishes for a long and happy re­ C. Atchison (second tirement are extended to Section Fore­ from right) is shown man Franz Sieck of Marion, who re­ with Traveling Engi· tired on Oct. 31 after 44 years of serv­ neer A. J. Cini (from ice. Franz started with the Milwaukee left), Master Mechan· Road in February 1928 in Tama, Iowa. ic R. E. Magnuson He was made relief foreman there in and Fireman Mike 1935, and came to Marion as foreman Bihun as he prepared in 1942. Mr. Sieck's son, Jim, is em­ to make his final run ployed as a yard clerk in Marion. from Savanna to Ben· senville before his reo L. Marion Yard Clerk W. Leighty tirement in Novem· recently returned from the hospital and ber. is now recuperating at his home. We hope he will be back to work soon. Larry Borst, son of Engineer and Mrs. Cornelius Borst of Marion, was named D & I Division were married on Nov. 30 in the chapel "Athlete of the Month" for October of the United Methodist Church in at Upper Iowa College. Larry, who is Esther Nast, Correspondent Clinton, III. Mrs. Hadaway was a re­ 6'4" and weighs 250 pounds, played Superintendent's Office, Savanna porter with the Rock Island Argus until defensive tackle for Upper Iowa this her retirement last May. The couple year. He is a senior majoring in phy­ The Savanna Chapter of the Mil­ will reside in Milan. sical education. A three-year letterman waukee Road Women's Club com­ Miss Patricia Jean Boyd and Gregory in football, Larry has played in every menced their last quarter activities dur­ Grant Bahr, a Savanna switchman, quarter of every game since he was a ing the month of October. The meeting were married on Sept. 22 in St. John's freshman. His coach has described him was held in the Knights of Columbus Catholic Church in Savanna. Parents of as the best defensive lineman at Upper Hall. Mrs. Albert Lahey, president, the happy couple are Savanna Round­ Iowa and a fine young man. Larry was presided. Forty-five members attended house Electrician and Mrs. Preston employed as a sectionman in Cedar the organization's Christmas luncheon Boyd and D&I Division Storekeeper and Rapids during the summer. on Dec. 11 at the Indian Head Restau­ Mrs. Elmer Bahr. We regret to report that Amana Sec­ rant. Mrs. Charles Bertholf and Mrs. Connie Engaldo and J. Pierre Bon­ tion Laborer Gottlieb Christen, who re­ Jesse Brock were the hostesses. A jour were married on Dec. 9 in First tired on June 30, died Dec. 6. He is short business meeting followed in the Presbyterian Church in Savanna. The survived by his wife and a son, Ronald Knights of Columbus Hall. The officers couple will live in Savanna where both of Walford, Iowa. Sympathy is ex­ for 1973 are: President Mrs. Alyson are employed at the Savanna Army tended to his family. Frederick; Vice President Mrs. Frank Depot. Parents of the couple are Sa­ Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Kehl; Secretary Mrs. Lester Mitchell; vanna Car Foreman and Mrs. Carl En­ Cedar Rapids Switchmen L. R. Tesar and Treasurer Mrs. Jesse Brock. gaJdo and the Eldon Bonjours of rural and P. H. Gallo, who are both recuper­ Mr. and Mrs. Deneen B. Bogue ob­ Savanna. ating at their homes following a stay served their Golden Wedding Anni­ Clarence Notz of the Savanna Round­ in the hospital. versary on Sept. 3. They were guests house retired on Dec. 9. We wish you Section Foreman L. E. "Bum" Fulton of honor at a buffet dinner in the home many happy retirement years Clarence. of Monticello, Iowa, retired on Nov. of their daughter, Mrs. William Bros­ An open house on Sept. 23 cele­ 30 after 49 year of service. During that sard. Mr. Bogue is a retired Savanna brated the Golden Wedding Anniver­ time, Mr. Fulton was section foreman Yard switch tender. In addition to their sary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Natt of at Strawberry Point, Monticello and daughter, they have one son, Virgil of Atkins, and had also been an extra gang Sunnyvale, Calif., and nine grandchil­ foreman for several years. Mr. and dren. Mrs. Fulton plan to continue making Retired Savanna Yard Clerk John their home in Monticello. We extend Parker and his wife, Bessie, celebrated sincere good wishes for a long and their Golden Wedding Anniversary on happy retirement. Nov. 20. They were guests of honor at Congratulations to Cedar Rapids a dinner given by their children at the Switchman and Mrs. Larry Wagaman Indian Head Restaurant. Their children on the birth of a son, Larry Alan, on are: Betty, wife of Savanna Yard Dec. 7. Engineer Don Miller; Mary, wife of We welcome three new employees Savanna Car Department Employee who have recently started work on the Don Nichols; Joe, chief caller in Sa­ Iowa Division: Yard Clerk D. M. Huff vanna Yard; Jim, Savanna section em­ in Cedar Rapids; Yard Clerk G. L. ployee; and Ruth Ann Kasbohm. All of Teachout in Marion; and Switchman .whom live in Savanna. L. K. Henkes in Cedar Dapids. Retired Signal Maintainer and Mrs. Services were held in Perry for Mrs. Fred Standish of Lanark, Ill., cele­ Marguarette Colton, who passed away brated their Golden Wedding Anniver­ Retired Savanna Yard Clerk John Parker, recently. Both Mrs. Colton's father, sary with an open house in their home and his wife, Bessie, celebrated their John Heinzelman, and her brother, on Thanksgiving Day. Golden Wedding Anniversary on Nov. Gerald "Bud" Heinzelman, are former Retired Nahant Yard Engineer Harry 20. They are presently making their Milwaukee employees. Hadaway and Mrs. Mabel Armstrong home at 903 Chi Ave. in Savanna.

28 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE 1908 Chicago Ave. in Savanna. Mr. Natt is well known on the Milwaukee Road, having been located in the Sa­ vanna Depot during the years before his retirement while employed by the Railway Express Agency. Carloadings Savanna Car Department Employee and Mrs. Frank A. Matuska became the parents of a daughter, Kelly, on JANUARY-DECEMBER 1972 compared with same period in 1971 Sept. 21. Bob and Mary Ohlsen of Bensenville NUMBER OF CARLOADS welcomed their first child, Lisa Marie, % of Total on Oct. 1. Congratulations from all Revenue loading of these commodities obtained TWELVE MONTHS INCREASE your Savanna friends. from INCREASED William C. Glisson has the new commodities 1972 1971 1972 % of rank of colonel and had the insignia of shown in 1972 over 1971 over 1971 increase rank pinned on his shoulders by Major General F. M. Davis and by his father, 10.5% Lumber 57,742 55,738 +2,004 + 3.6% 74,676 64,990 +9,686 + 14.9 retired D&I 1st District Engineer Guinn 9.6 Grain 7.2 All other paper or allied products .. 77,113 70,207 +6,906 + 9.8 B. Glisson of Schiller Park, in promo­ 6.3 Motor vehicles ..... 29,097 26,650 + 2,447 + 9.2 tion ceremonies at Carlisle Barracks, 3.8 All other wood products Pa. Colonel Glisson was assigned to the (incl. plywood) 28,077 28,061 + 16 + .1 Army War College faculty there in 3.6 Coal ...... 72,045 70,781 + 1,264 + 1.8 June. He is currently Chief of Curri­ 3.4 Canned fruits, vegetables or culum Development in the Department seafoods ...... 20,179 20,037 + 142 + .7 of Research and Studies at the Army's 3.2 Stone, clay or glass products. 29,922 29,325 + 597 + 2.0 2.9 Grain mill products 51,650 51,341 + 309 + .6 senior school. He earned his bachelor's 2.8 All other transportation equipment. 30,534 29,064 + 1,470 + 5.1 degree from the University of Omaha 2.6 Industrial chemicals. 18,592 16,091 +2,501 + 15.5 and his master's degree from the Uni­ 2.6 All other primary metal products .. 15,327 13,661 + 1,666 + 12.2 versity of Texas. The infantry officer 2.5 Non·metallic minerals ..... 43,580 43,472 + 108 + .2 is a combat veteran of both Korea and 2.3 Primary iron or steel products 22,541 22,340 + 201 + .9 Vietnam. 2.2 Freight Forwarder & Shipper D&T Division Storekeeper Elmer Assn. traffic 22,682 20,445 +2,237 + 10.9 Bahr was seriously burned in Septem­ 2.0 Waste or scrap material ""'" 28,915 23,862 +5,053 + 21.2 1.3 Petroleum, natural gas or gasoline. 16,422 14,089 +2,333 + 16.6 ber and spent many weeks in the Burn 1.3 All other machinery; except Center Unit of (Iowa) University Hos­ electrical 8,649 7,379 + 1,270 + 17.2 pital in Iowa City. The accident oc­ 1.2 Electrical machinery or equipment 12,927 12,024 + 903 + 7.5 curred when Elmer was preparing to .8 Farm machinery or equipment. 9,469 9,378 + 91 + 1.0 cook steak over charcoal outside his .3 All other farm products 7,961 7,874 + 87 + 1.1 home. I am happy to report that Elmer .1 Metallic ores 4,592 1,247 +3,345 +268.2 is recovering and has returned home. .1 Small packaged freight shipments (LCL mdse.). 359 260 + 99 + 38.1 Retired Police Lt. Harold Hersey is 6.5 All other carload traffic. 69,372 64,330 +5,042 + 7.8 home again after spending many weeks in University Hospital in Iowa City. 79.l Total Increases 752,423 702,646 +49,777 Milton Clark, assistant to the super­ +7.l% intendent in Savanna, became a "Cen­ loading of these commodities tury Rider" last fall by riding his bicycle TWELVE MONTHS DECREASE 100 miles in one day. Milt, along with DECREASED 96 other cyclists, participated in the 1972 1971 1972 % of century ride sponsored by the Two­ in 1972 over 1971 under 1971 decrease Tyred Wheelmen of Madison, Wis., which is affiliated with the League of 3.3 All other chemicals or allied American Wheelmen. The ride began products 27,129 29,682 -2,553 - 8.6% and ended at Madison, Wis., with the 3.2 All other food products route going through Mazomanie, Sauk (incl. sugar) 26,435 26,927 - 492 - 1.8 City and Lodi, Wis. 2.5 Meat, fresh, chilled or frozen 14,816 18,438 -3,622 -19.6 2.4 Pulp or pulp mill products 14,550 15,510 - 960 - 6.2 Duane Orr, assistant superintendent 1.8 Primary forest products . 47,531 54,330 -6,799 -12.5 in Milwaukee, died on Sept. 8. He was 1.6 Fabricated metal products 12,250 12,876 - 626 - 4.9 the son of Mrs. Edna Orr and the late 1.4 Malt liquors 16,125 17,192 -1,067 - 6.2 Savanna General Yardmaster Fred Orr. 1.1 Soybeans 9,727 11,979 -2,252 -18.8 Funeral services were in Savanna with 1.0 Dairy products 7,585 9,051 -1,466 -16.2 burial in Savanna Township Cemetery. .7 Beverages; except malt liquors . 9,369 9,784 415 - 4.2 He is survived by his wife, Pauline; .7 Potatoes, other than sweet 4,928 5,846 - 918 -15.7 two sons, Greg and Steve; and his .6 Fresh fruits and vegetables 5,567 6,285 - 718 -11.4 mother. .4 Coke oven or blast fu rnace products 5,674 7,234 -1,560 -21.6 Retired D&I 1st District Telegrapher .2 Livestock 1,471 2,364 - 893 -37.8 Floren F. Fox died on Sept. 19 in Free­ port, Ill. Funeral services were con­ 20.9 Tota I Decrease 203,157 227,498 -24,341 -10.7% ducted in Lanark with burial in the Lanark Cemetery. He retired in 1968 Total . , . .. after 47 years with the Milwaukee. He 100.0 955,580 930,144 +25,436 +2.7%

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 29 is survived by his wife; a daughter; a Charles Spinoso, retired Savanna Patron and Worthy Matron in the Sa­ son, Floren of Lanark; five grandchil­ Roundhouse employee, died on Nov. vanna Chapter of the Eastern Star dren; one brother; and two sisters. 4 in Savanna Hospital. Services were Order. They recently returned from a D&I I st District Conductor Gordon held in St. John's Church in Savanna, visit to Florida with Laird's brother, T. Peterson, Sr., died Sept. 23 in Sa­ with burial in the church's cemetery. Clement. vanna. Services were held in Savanna "Pete" had worked as a crossing guard The Savanna Superintendent's Office with burial in Savanna Cemetery. He is at A venue school after his retirement force enjoyed a Christmas party at survived by his wife; a son, Gordon, from the railroad. He is survived by Meeker's Seafood Inn on Dec. 16. Jr.; a daughter, Helen; a brother, James, his wife, Lucy; and one son, D&I 2nd Dancing followed the dinner making a Savanna Car Department employee; District Engineer Joseph Spinoso of for a very enjoyable evening. and three sisters. Dubuque. Thomas O'Neal, retired Savanna William A. Thulion, 92, died on Nov. roundhouse employee, died Oct. 2 in 9 in Savanna. Services were held in Sa­ KANSAS CITY AREA Savanna Hospital. Funeral services vanna with burial in Savanna Cemetery. Cinda Garrett, Correspondent were held in Mt. Carroll, Ill., with bur­ He is survived by a daughter; three sons, ial in Oak Hill Cemetery there. He is including Savanna Roundhouse Elec­ Office of Freight Agent survived by his wife; two sisters, in­ trician Les Thulion; 12 grandchildren; Kansas City Freight Agent Bill Auch cluding Mrs. Harry (Ellen) Brennan and 23 great-grandchildren. is leaving us. After 22 years with the of Savanna; and two brothers. Raymond E. Clifton, father of Sa­ Milwaukee Road, he has decided to DeLos S. Kringle, father of 2nd Dis­ vanna Dispatcher William Clifton, died make a move to Chief Industries, a trict Conductor DeLos (Kris) Kringle, on Nov. 30 in a Clinton, Iowa hospital. manufacturer of mobile homes and pre­ died Oct. 7 in Mercy Medical Center For many years Mr. Clifton operated fabricated out buildings. in Dubuque, Iowa. Services were held an ice cream parlor in Savanna. Serv­ Recently Mr. Auch and I were talk­ in Dubuque, with burial in Mt. Calvary ices were conducted in Savanna with ing about his leaving. He said he was Cemetery. He is also survived by his burial in the Township Cemetery. Also sure that there would be many things wife, two other sons and two daughters. surviving are his wife; another son, about the railroad he would miss after Dubuque Dispatcher Robert F. Raymond; a daughter, Jane, wife of living with it for 22 years. There are Johnston, 59, died on Oct. 31 in Finley D&I 1st District Engineer Henry Thayer many things about the boss that the Hospital. He was employed by the Mil­ of Elgin; eight grandchildren; and a railroad will miss too. waukee Road for 43 years. Services sister. were held in Dubuque with burial in Peter Spinoso, retired roundhouse As his secretary, I have grown to re­ Linwood Cemetery. Surviving are his employee in Savanna, died on Dec. 2 spect him as both a boss and a friend. wife, six daughters, one son and 12 in Savanna Hospital. Services were held He will be sincerely missed by both grandchildren. in St. John's Church with burial in the myself and everyone here in Kansas Retired D&I 2nd District Engineer church's cemetery. Surviving are his City. Charles J. Hughes died on Nov. 6 in wife; three sons, including Savanna Mr. Auch is to become manager of Dubuque. He retired in 1959 after Yard Clerk Pete Spinoso; one daughter; Chief Industries' new plant in Russell, more than 45 years with the railroad. and nine grandchildren. Kan. Speaking for everyone in Kansas Services were held at Holy Ghost Mrs. Sylvia Miller, widow of D&I City and, I am sure, for everyone on the Church with burial in Mt. Calvary Division Section Foreman George Mil­ railroad, best wishes to Bill Auch and to Cemetery. He is survived by his wife; ler, died in a Clinton, Iowa hospital on his family in their new life and home. three daughters; two sons, including Dec. 12. Services were held in Mt. Car­ The "baby department" has been W. R. (Mickey), engineer in Dubuque roll, Ill., with burial in Lanark Ceme­ flourishing in the last few months. John Yard; 22 grandchildren and seven tery. She is survived by two daughters; Norred, car record clerk in the local great -grandch iIdren. two sons, John, a Savanna Car Depart­ office, became the father of a girl in ment employee, and Donald, a Savanna late November. Tom McGraw, train Yard engineer; three sisters; and one desk relief clerk in the local office, and brother, Orville Rogers, a retired Sa­ John Myer, assistant chief of police, vanna Car Department employee. both became fathers of boys on the D&I 2nd District Engineer Leroy J. same day in late September. Grimes of Dubuque, Iowa, died there We in the "Banana Belt" want all of on Dec. 21. Services and burial were in you Northerners up there to know we Dubuque. He is survived by his wife, don't appreciate your weather inter­ Marcella, and his children. rupting our winter. Temperatures in Retired Savanna Yardmaster Laird the Kansas City area have ranged from A. Castle and his wife, Sybil, were in­ -5° to a burning + 15° for about the stalled last November as Worthy last month. We have had two ice storms

Lyle K. Osborne (left), general yardmaster in Rockford, III., and Rockford General Lee F. Storkel, apprentice machinist in Agent J. S. Lawbaugh the Toma (Wis.) Shop (right), is congrat· (right) are congratu· ulated by Frank J . Reese, shop super· lated by Assistant intendent, upon completion of his ap· Superintendent R. R. prenticeship. Mr. Storkel completed 400 Cochran as they both hours of training at the La Crosse Voca· retired Dec. 31. See tional School, and has established him· Jim Boeshaar's col­ self as a journeyman machinist in the umn. railroad industry. 30 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE with snow piled on top, and power failures galore. Thanks, but no thanks. Late last September, Warren D. Rhoad, operator in Kansas City's West Wye Tower, had a horrible automobile accident and sustained extensive in­ juries. Warren is feeling better now. Some of his good friends in Smithville, Mo., had a fund raising event to help him with the financial burdens that ac­ company a prolonged illness. That's what I call friendship. One of my "Super Snoops" tells me that John Verron of rail-highway sales in the Kansas City Traffic Office, is being transferred to a district manager RECEIVES VFW AWARD. George L. Wood, of sales position in Denver, Colo. Good general superintendent of the Car De· luck to John. partment in Milwaukee (right), accepts That's alI folks. Come and visit us the Veterans' of Foreign Wars Certificate some time. of Merit from John W. Neuman, special Milwaukee Terminal Sectionmen Ira agent of the Milwaukee Road Police Brown (center) and Filimon Morales Department and chairman of the VFW's are congratulated on their retirements LaCrosse Division 5th District "Voice of Democracy" Na­ on Nov. 30 by Section Foreman Alex Cri ­ tional Script Writing Contest. Mr. New­ vello. Mr. Brown retired with over 25 VALLEY DISTRICT man is also commander of the Swanson­ years with the Milwaukee and Mr. Mor­ Williams VFW Post 726 in Milwaukee. ales retired with over 15 years of service. Naomi Cline, Correspondent Roundhouse Office, Wausau partment in 1940 and then worked as a Woodruff. The railroad received ICC Roundhouse laborer James H. Maher relief clerk from 1944 until her re­ permission to abandon service on the left for the Army on Oct. 10. A coffee tirement. Doris and her husband, Mel, 28-mile stretch north of Heafford Junc­ and doughnut hour was held as a send­ plan on heading south for the winter. tion due to lack of car-loadings and the off and he was presented with a cash Thanks Doris, for being there to step high cost of maintenance. The main­ gift. Good luck Jim, and keep in touch. in when needed. tenance costs can be illustrated by a Sympathy is extended to the family Engineer Dale H. Walker retired re­ story told about building the line in of Conductor Kenneth Maas on the cently. Dale started his railroad career 1887, across one of the many sink holes death of his mother. Burial was in Mer­ as a section laborer in 1926. In the along its route. rill, Wis. summer of 1928, he made his student "First, two long trestles were built; Retired Roundhouse Foreman John trip as a fireman and received his ser­ these sank. Then a corduroy of 90-foot A. Cline was hospitalized at the end of vice date in February 1929. He was trees was made and a fill of sand laid September for throat surgery and is promoted to engineer in 1946 and was on this. While the fill was being made it now home recuperating. Mrs. Hintze, one of the last engineers to take the began to sink. Six yoke of oxen, three wife of Freight Office Chief Clerk exam on steam engines. Dale is active in Herbie Hintze, was hospitalized in his garden and is also a sportsman, en­ Wausau for surgery. Our best wishes joying hunting and fishing. Each win­ for a speedy recovery. ter, Dale dons his snowshoes and goes Retired Roadmaster Harold Bro­ many miles into the woods packing hay strom was also hospitalized, but is now and corn for the deer and squirrels. preparing to head south for the winter Some winters he feeds as many as 75 to recuperate. Mrs. Fowler, wife of re­ deer. tired Engineer Elgin Fowler, was hos­ Retired Conductor and Mrs. Ralph pitalized during December in Wausau Chamberlain celebrated their 48th an­ Hospital North for treatment. niversary on Nov. 6with a dinner party. Congratulations to Nancy Knetter Several out-of-town guests were pres­ and Jerome Schilling on their recent ent. marriage. Nancy is the daughter of The Milwaukee Railroad Women's Club hosted their annual get together Conductor and Mrs. Clerence Knetter. for the Valley District families and The marriage took place at Holy Name guests at the American Legion Club­ Catholic Church in Wausau, with a re­ house in Wausau. Claude Willert, assistant engineer on the ception and dance at the Rib River Mrs. Ralph Chamberlain, assisted by Milwaukee Division (seated), retired Ballroom. Mrs. Melvin Boernke, club president, Nov. 30 after more than 33 years with Wedding bells will be ringing in the presented a mock wedding with other the Milwaukee Road . He was honored at a retirement party on Nov. 10 at the VIP new year for Sue, daughter of retired club members participating. Lounge in Milwaukee. Retirees (left to Roundhouse Foreman John A. Cline Telegraph Operator Mike Lepinski and your correspondent. right) H. L. Martin, former Milwaukee was the pianist for community sing­ Division chief dispatcher, W. M. Cam­ It's a girl for Agent and Mrs. Ron ing of old-time songs. Honored guests eron, former Milwaukee Terminals chief Schmid. Ann Marie joined the family were G. E. Hoff, agent from Minocqua; carpenter, G. P. Slagle, former Milwaukee on Oct. 20. She weighed 7 Ibs. 4 oz. at Edward Hoyle, track department; and Division chief carpenter"and F. V. McLar· birth. Victor Robinson, conductor at Wausau. non, former Milwaukee Terminals road ­ Relief Clerk Doris Boernke retired Oct. 12, 1972, was the date chosen master, attended the party to wish Mr. Dec. 1. Doris started in the store de- for the last run of the freight patrol to Willert a long and happy retirement.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 31 teams of horses and 13 railroad cars were on this fill at the time it broke through the top of the bog. To this day 90 feet down are the remains of the 13 cars, and the oxen and the horses still chained to their scrapers."

Milwaukee Division FIRST DISTRICT James E. Boeshaar, Correspondent

Rockford (Ill.) General Agent J . S. Clarence Liebhauser, gateman at the RETIRES AFTER 46 YEARS WITH THE Lawbaugh and Rockford General Milwaukee Depot, and his wife were the MILWAUKEE. Steve Plizka, passenger Yardmaster Lyle K. Osborne both re­ honored guests at a party at Covic's in carman in the Milwaukee Forge Shop tired on Dec. 31, with a combined Milwaukee on Dec. 1 to celebrate Mr. (left), is congratulated by Shop Super· total of 94 years of service with the Liebhauser's retirement. Mr. Liebhauser intendent V. L. Waterworth as he retired Milwaukee Road. retired on Nov. 30 after 44 years with on Oct. 9. Mr. Osborne started with the Mil­ the railroad. waukee as a water boy in Elkhorn, Wis. for the Illinois Central; the Chicago, He worked for a time on a section gang capacity until his retirement. Burlington and Quincy; and the Union before transferring to train service in Mr. Lawbaugh started with the Mil­ P acific before coming to the Milwau­ 1927. He transferred to Rockford in waukee in May 1928 as an agent-teleg­ kee. He was promoted to agent in Chi­ 1937 and was promoted to general rapher on the D & I Division. He had cago Heights, Ill. , in 1947, and was yardmaster in 1955. He worked in that previously worked in the same capacity later transferred as agent to Freeport, Ill., and later to Beloit, Wis. He was transferred to Rockford as general Safety Standings of Divisions and Departments agent in 1959. Neither Mr. Osborne nor Mr. Law­ ENTIRE YE AR - 1972 baugh have any immediate plans for the future. They will both continue to Casualty make their homes in Rockford. Rank Division Killed Injured Rate Retired Engineer William Strehlow, who has been ill since last August, was 1 Rocky Mountain 4 2.04 laid to rest during private services on 2 LaCrosse 1 19 8.08 Jan. 15 . 3 Coast 23 8.61 4 Milwaukee 20 9.46 SECOND DISTRICT 5 Dubuque & Illinois 22 9.83 Julie A. Orton, Correspondent 6 Aberdeen 1 14 10.17 Asst. Superintendent's Office, Green Bay 7 Iowa, Minnesota & Dakota 1 14 10.45 8 Twin City Terminal 19 11.85 The Superior Division was honored 9 Iowa 20 14.23 by a visit from our new president, 10 Milwaukee Terminal 1 53 15.26 Worthington L. Smith. We were very 11 Chicago Term·Terre Haute 50 15.31 pleased to have the opportunity to meet him, and look forward to his next visit. Others 13 2.49 SYSTEM 4 271 9.35 Robert J. McCormick was elected to the board of the Green Bay Traffic Club. Agent William W. Kopp was Casualty elected first vice president for 1973. Rank Department Killed Injured Rate Get well wishes are sent to Yard· master Patrick J. O'Brien, recuperating 1 Electrification at home following several weeks of hos­ 2 Miscellaneous 0.20 pitalization for a heart attack. 3 Stations & Freight Houses 3 1.23 Congratulations to Brakeman Donald 4 Signals & Communications 1.29 V. Schadrie and his wife, Lynn, on the 5 Material Division 1 2.56 birth of a daughter, Michelle Lynn, on 6 Police 1 3.94 Dec. 1. Also to Fireman Roger D. Schroeder and his wife, Alta, on the 7 Enginemen 20 6.20 birth of a son, Corey Alan, on Dec. 28. 8 Locomotive 18 6.61 Joseph A. Salamon of Stiles retired 9 Car 1 22 8.46 Dec. 29 after 18 years of service as a 10 Track 8.67 33 section 12.borer. 11 Bridge & Building 5 12.00 Congratulations to Switchman Ron­ 12 Sleeping & Dining Car 6 15.31 ald W. McGregor on his marriage to 13 Road Trainmen 1 65 17.66 Sandy Natzke on Dec. 16 at Calvary 14 Yard Trainmen 96 38.83 Lutheran Church in Green Bay. Ron is TOTALS 4 271 9.35 the son of Orland (Bud) McGregor, operator in Green Bay.

32 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Congratulations to Clerk Gerald T. Magnuson on his marriage to Doreene K. Perkins on Oct. 21. Following a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin, the couple is making their home in Green Bay, where Doreene is employed as a nurse. Elmer Flom died unexpectedly at the age of 69. Mr. Flom was a section fore­ man at Cedarburg, Wis., until his retire­ ment in 1968 after 43 years of service.

Milwaukee Terminals REGIONAL DATA OFFICE Pearl Freund, Correspondent

The Christmas tree in the Regional Data Office was beautifully decorated and lovely to behold. A hot luncheon was served to the office employees on Dec. 19. It was pre­ pared by Lester Carlson, TOFC clerk in the Agency, and mighty tasty it was. Yours truly and Barbara McPhee, trac­ ing clcrk, assisted in serving the deli­ ciOLlS spread. Barbara Haugen and Robert Nelson were the lucky winners of a gift drawing. For Niles Saunders of Peshastin, Wash., (above) owning this operating scale replica of a Pacific FA is the realization of his boyhood dream to be Revising Clerk W. Powell and his family spent the holidays with relatives the engineer of a steam-powered locomotive. Mr. Saunders operates his and friends in his former hometown of engine over his own railroad, consisting of 2,500 feet of track that goes New Orleans. through the pear orchard on his Peshastin Valley ranch . For the children Barbara Dominguez, who left the in the valley, the railroad (complete with switches, rolling stock, signals railroad to be with her family in Mex­ and a station) is both Christmas and Disneyland all rolled up in a little ico City, passed away there. She is survived by her husband, Humberto; train that they can ride for free. Mr. Saunders was employed by the Mil­ two daughters, Phil.omena and Raquel; waukee from 1916 until 1925, and by the Great Northern from 1925 until her mother, Regina Iglinski; two broth­ 1945, when he retired from railroading to devote his full time to ranching_ ers, Jerome and Chester; and two sis­ His steam engine bears the number 6615, the same as that assigned to ters, Florence and Anne Marie. Burial the Pacific FA his father, David P. Saunders, was engineer on when the was in Mexico City. picture below was taken. Train Number 17, "The Columbian," is shown in We are also saddened to learn of the Missoula, Mont. on Nov. 13, 1913. Left to right are Engineer Saunders, death of retired Cashier Max L. Woelfl, who died Dec. 28. He was employed by Fireman Elmer Hansen and Conductor "Tommy" Thompson. the Milwaukee for 49 years. He was a member of the Bavarian Society, and G.U.G. Germania Society No.9. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Richard Gray of Evanston; and two brothers, George and Carl of Milwaukee. Services were in St. Leo's Church with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to Revising Clerk Howanl Andersen on the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Melinda Reeu, on Nov. 5. The Wally Henkels have joined the snowmobile crowd and are hoping that everyone else is thinking "snow".

AGENCY The employees of the Agency en­ joyed a uelieious Christmas luncheon on Dec. 22 served by Les Carlson, and

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1973 33 the menu read like a super smorgas­ retired clerk in Milwaukee, who died bord. No doubt everyone partook of Jan. 9. He is survived by his wife, Lucy; the feast with gusto. A tree and decora­ two daughters, Laurene and Mary Ann; tions also lent their sparkle to the oc­ and three sisters. Jerry retired from casion. railroad service in February 1967. He had worked in the Division Engineer's Office both in the Milwaukee Terminal MUSKEGO YARD AND and on the Milwaukee Division and PASSENGER STATION also in the former General Superin­ Beverly Radtke, Correspondent tendent's Office. Office of Superintendent of Operating Rules Milwaukee Shops George Tomcek, freight carman in the . Congratulations to the following fam­ CAR DEPARTMENT ilies on recent births: Milwaukee Passenger Shop (right), is Southwestern Brakeman and Mrs. Pat Hoye, Correspondent congratulated by Assistant Foreman Wayne Arnold on the birth of a son, Arnold Grube before his retirement on Congratulations to Dick Andrews on Dec . 1 after 43 years with the Milwaukee Sam. on Sept. 13. his promotion to AFE and budget es­ Road . Mr. and Mrs. Tomcek are plan· Switchman and Mrs. Al Schill on the ning a trip to Hawaii this spring. They birth of a daughter, Denise Marie, on timator to the assistant chief mechan­ ical officer. Dick, who was chief clerk plan to continue making their home in Nov. 21. Milwaukee. Clerk and Mrs. Jimmy LaCrouix on to the shop superintendent, is a familiar the birth of a daughter, Jean, on Nov. figure to many of us in the Car Shops. He was always willing and able to assist 25. clerk in the Forge Shop. Steve is the anyone in need of advice or informa­ Engineer and Mrs. George Cook on son of Tony Teisl, who works in the tion. He had served as chief clerk since the birth of a son, Scott Francis, on mechanical engineer's office. Good luck January 1963 and will be missed by all Dec. 4. to you, Steve, on the job! of us. Dick has been with the railroad Clerk and Mrs. Les Feerick on the Welcome back to Frank Hense, as­ since April 1942, working in the loco­ birth of a daughter, Nicole, on Nov. 14. sistant foreman in the Forge Shop. motive department and in the test de­ Many happy years of retirement to: Frank had been on the sick list since partment. Our best wishes go with Dick Switchman George Nolan, who re­ October 1971. We're glad to have you as he starts his new job. tired Nov. 1. among us once more. Yardmaster Max Kaczkowski, who A promotion to chief clerk for Hank Dick Peaslee, Jr., carman in the retired Oct. 8. Husting, formerly a clerk in the Forge Passenger Shop, came home from his C&M Engineer Al Helms, who re­ Shop. Hank, a former policeman, has recent hunting expedition with an en­ tired Nov. 30. been with the Milwaukee since 1968 viable prize-an 8-point buck. This is Terminal Engineer George POlaski , and comes from a railroad family. Both Dick's first deer in nine years of deer who retired Dec. 1. his father, a retired railroad police de­ hunting. Because he has taken a lot of Deer Hunting news from the ter­ partment night watchman, and his ·razzing from his co-workers for being minals : brother, a retired depot gateman, an inept deer hunter, we felt this ac­ Retarder Operator Don Cieszynski worked for the Milwaukee Road. All of complishment was worthy of mention. shot a five-point buck mule-deer in us wish Hank welt in his new assign­ Joseph Woldanski, retired Freight Montana. ment. Shop foreman, died Oct. 21. Mr. Wol­ Fireman Ron Gerke shot a nine­ Welcome to Steve Teisl, our new danski is survived by two sons and a point buck. daughter. Funeral services were held in Engineer Wayne Jungenberg shot Milwaukee, where he made his home a four-point buck. since his retirement in 1969. Switchman John Novak shot a four­ Our sympathy is extended to the point buck. family of Andrew Puschnig, who died C&M Division Brakeman R. Cant­ on Nov. 3, after a short illness. Mr. well shot a six-point buck. Puschnig, a painter in the Passenger It is nice to see Hugo Luethy back Shop, is survived by his wife and two on the job in the ticket office after a daughters. Funeral services were held long illness. in Milwaukee. As many of you probably remember, We note with sorrow the death of Helen P. Hyde of the ticket office in the following retirees: Milwaukee Depot suffered a stroke last John Vrabel on Nov. 16. He is sur­ April. She is paralyzed on her left side vived by his wife, a son, and a daughter. and is now confined to a nursing home. He retired on Oct. 23, 1951. It would be nice if her old friends Adam Engel on Nov. 3. He is sur­ would remember her with a card or a vived by four sons and one daughter. letter. Write: Helen P. Hyde, Shore­ He retired on Aug. 31 , 1955. wood Manor Nursing Home, 3710 N. John A. Drischler on Dec. 10. He is Oakland Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. 53211. survived by his wife. He retired on July Deepest sympathy to the family and SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD. Keith Huff, 10, 1957. friends of Elmer W. Keirn, 61, red cap section foreman at Roundout, III. (right) Marius O. Olsen on Nov. 25. He is in the Milwaukee Depot, who died Dec. is presented a 30·Year Superior Service survived by his wife. He retired on 20. He is survived by his wife, Sophie. Award by Milwaukee Division Road· April 22, 1960. three brothers and six sisters. master Don Ringlbauer in Deerfield, III. We are happy to announce the arrival Deepest sympathy to the family and As the sign on the station indicates, Mr. of a new granddaughter for Norb J ab­ friends of Jerome F . Smigelski, 70. Huff is "Really on the baiL" lonski, blacksmith in the Forge Shop. 34 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Ed Sofka, retired cashier in the Re­ BENSENVILLE gional Data Office, visited the office to Delores Barton, Correspondent receive a Certificate of Recognition pre­ sented to him by W. T. Jepsen, regional Congratulations are in order for manager, on behalf of the railroad, for Wrecking Foreman Jordan Brewer and 52 years of loyal service. Mr. Sofka re­ his wife, Judy, on the arrival of Jason tired on July 30, 1972. Patrick on Dec. 26, who weighed in at Mr. and Mrs. Joseph White, parents 9 lbs. 6 oz. of Earl and Joe, both Milwaukee Road Congratulations are also in order to employees, celebrated their 69th wed­ Assistant Agent and Mrs. Raymond ding anniversary on Oct. 9. The Ken­ Rebesco on the arrival of Renee Cathe­ osha News reported, "On Sunday, the rine, who was born at Lutheran Gen­ White's children, grandchildren and eral Hospital on Nov. 26. She weighed great-grandchildren gathered at their in at Sibs. 13 oz. home at 1413 68th St. for a family din­ Ray J. Quillinan, upon completion of William "Frenchy" Bernier, mechanic's ner party celebrating the couple's 69th duty on Nov. 27, retired from his cleri­ helper in the Milwaukee Forge Shop wedding anniversary and Mr. White's cal job in Bensenville and also from (left), switches off his machine for the 95th birthday." Joe is rate clerk in the his stewardship of the BRAe. Mr. Eu­ last time before his retirement after 25 Regional Data Office and Earl is agent years with the Milwaukee. Frenchy and gene A. Mueller has taken over the in Tokyo, Japan. stewardship position of the BRAe. his wife plan to spend their retirement Congratulations to Mike English, at their new home in West Bend, Wis. Sympathy is extended to the family Regional Data Office machine oper­ of retired General Yardmaster Edward ator, and his wife upon the birth of H. Berger, 73, who passed away Nov. Norb's daughter, Sally Borchardt, gave their daughter, Laura Colleen. Con­ 8. Mr. Berger is survived by his wife birth to her first child, a 6 lb. 11 oz. gratulations also to Louis M. Rosen­ of 52 years, Laura; a daughter, Mrs. baby girl, on Dec. 27. Sally is secretary meyer, candy house foreman, who be­ Robert Schneff of Elgin; two brothers, to L. P. Tarrence, chief mechanical came a grandfather again when Kim­ Chester and LeRoy of Portage, Wis.; engineer. Much luck to the happy berly Rosenmeyer was born on Nov. three sisters; and two grandsons. couple and congratulations to the 27. Sympathy is extended to the family proud grandpa I Louis F. Mack, assistant agent in of Douglas M. Davidson, retired en­ Galewood, was transferred to Beloit, gineer, who died on Nov. 24. Wis. Mr. Mack was here only one year Retired Engineer Floyd Rowan died Chicago Terminals and made many friends who are going recently. Services were held in Chicago. to miss him. Beloit is his home town Sympathy is extended to Trainmaster GALEWOOD where his family is so he will be very Albert V. O'Hara whose mother, Eleanor P. Mahoney, Correspondent happy to be reunited with them. Naomi O'Hara, passed away on Jan. 3. J. E. Hanscom, assistant agent in Ce­ Mrs. O'Hara is survived by three The holidays are over but we will dar Rapids, Iowa, has been transferred daughters; two sons; and 15 grand­ always remember the delicious Christ­ to assistant agent at Galewood effective children. mas Luncheon put on by the Regional Jan. 1. Welcome to Galewood. On Jan. 21, retired Engineer Charles Data Office under the direction of Rate Barbara Bullock, bill and expense Yourkovich and his wife, Rose, cele­ Clerk Evalyn Wealer on Dec. 20. The clerk in the Regional Data Office, be­ brated their 50th wedding anniversary food was home-cooked and everyone came the bride of Herman Crum on with cocktails, buffet dinner and danc­ enjoyed second and third helpings. The Dec. 2. A reception for 150 relatives ing at Palmere's Restaurant and Lounge Agent's Office invited everyone to a and friends was held in Gary, Ind., in Franklin Park, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. coffee and biscuit treat on Dec. 22. where the bride lived. Mr. and Mrs. Yourkovich were married on Jan. 22, Sympathy is extended to the family Crum are now making their home in 1923. Charlie has been retired from of Robert A. Erickson, retired per diem Chicago. Our congratulations! Chicago Terminal since Nov. 30, 1969. clerk, who died Dec. 12. Barbara Doolittle, regional data Their 50th wedding anniversary cele­ H. P. Gallagher is recovering after clerk, gave birth to a son, Charles, on bration was given by their son. Many being hospitalized for three weeks in Dec. 21 , who weighed in at 6 lbs. 13 oz. guests and friends joined in the celebra-' Pana Community Hospital in Pana, Ill. Congratulations to the proud parents. lion.

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ONE SCHOLARSHIP / $600 per year will be awarded entitling the qualified and accepted applicant to $600.00 annually for four years in an undergraduate school at the college or university of his or her choice. • WHO IS ELIGIBLE: HOW TO APPLY: Sons and daughters of Milwaukee Road em· Candidates for these awards who plan to ployees and of deceased or retired Milwau· enter a university or college in the fall kee Road employees are eligible to apply for should communicate immediately with the a J. T. Gillick Scholarship award, provided J. T. Gillick Scholarship Committee and ask the applicant's parent has worked for the for an application form . Full details about railroad for two (2) years and whose com· eligibility requirements and the general con­ pensation from the railroad company is not ditions under which the scholarship awards in excess of $16,500 per year. will be granted will accompany the applica­ tion form sent to applicants.

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