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Michael Sol Collection Equipment Budget has been enlarged from approx­ imatelyEquipment$27 million Budgetin has1973 beento somethingenlarged fromin excess approx­ ofimately$40 million $27 millionin 1974. in 1973 to something in excess ofIt $40requires milliona great in 1974.deal of patience to work for progress.It requiresThis means a greatthat dealpriorities of patiencemust to bework for establishedprogress. andThisa meansvery clear that recognitionpriorities mustmade beof whereestablishedlimited andresources a very mustclearbe recognitionspent first madein order of W. L. Smith to whereget the limitedmaximum resourcesbenefit. mustWhile be spentit might firstappear in order from the vantage point of each of the 14,000 W. L. Smith to get the maximum benefit. While it might appear employeesfrom the ofvantagethe company point ofthat eachwe ofare thenot 14,000doing enoughemployeesin certain of theareas, companyand I thatfreely weacknowledge are not doing thatenoughthis is inthe certaincase, Iareas,would andalso I freelyhope thatacknowledgeeach of usthatwill thisrecognize is the case,an improvement I would alsowhen hope wethatsee eachit of andusbe willencouraged recognize anby improvementthe fact that there whenare we see it numerousand be encourageddemonstrations by theon factthe thatproperty there atarethis timenumerousof additional demonstrationseffort to get onus thein thepropertycondition at this in timewhich ofwe additionalwould like effortto be.to getI hope us inthat the thesecondition A message from commentsin which willwe wouldpartially likeanswer to be. Ithe hopequestions that thesein theA messagePresident from yourcommentsmind. will partially answer the questions in your mind. the President Widely scattered as we are across the railroad system, little more than one year ago I used this space in our I thinkWidelyit is possiblescatteredfor as mostwe areof acrossus to see thechanges railroad takingsystem, A companylittle moremagazine than oneto yearexplain ago Ithe usedobjectives this spaceof inthe our placeI thinkthat itwill is possiblehave a forfuture mostimpact of us onto seeour changesprofitability taking MilwaukeeA companyRoad magazineand to show to howexplainwe werethe objectivesa,ttempting ofto the as placea railroad, that willand haveconsequently a future affectimpactour onability our profitabilityto make achieveMilwaukeethem. RoadLooking and back,to showI would how wesay werethat attemptingin general to furtheras a railroad,improvements. and consequently affect our ability to make weachievehave been them.able Lookingto accomplish back, I mostwouldof saythese thatobjectives in general furtherIn 1973 improvements.this railroad moved more carloads of freight throughoutwe have beenour able10,000-mile to accomplishrailroad. most Yetof thesethis objectivesoverall than Inat any1973other this timerailroadin its movedhistory, moretopping carloadsthe recordsof freight accomplishmentthroughout our should 10,000-milenot be lostrailroad.sight ofYetwhen thiswe overallare setthanduring at anyWW otherII when timethe in railroadits history,went toppingall-out theto moverecords dealingaccomplishmentwith specific, shouldday-to-day not be problems.lost sight of when we are warsetmaterials. during WWLast II year'swhen goodthe railroadshowing wentwas all-outundoubtedly to move dealingIn a letter withto onespecific,of our day-to-dayemployees, problems.I recently attempted helpedwar materials.by outside Lastfactors year'swhich goodcaused showinga national was undoubtedlyupsurge to answerIn a letterhis questionsto one of ourabout employees,the condition I recentlyof theattemptedrail­ in helpedrailroad bytraffic. outsideYet, factorsdespite whichthis causedyear's adrastic nationaldeclines upsurge roadto answeron his division. his questionsI think abouta portion the conditionof that letter of thebears rail­ in inshipments railroad traffic.of several Yet, despiteimportant this commodities,year's drastic declines1974 repeatingroad on here:his division. I think a portion of that letter bears promisesin shipmentsto come ofclose severalto 1973 importantin total commodities,carloadings. This1974 repeatingTo understand here: what we are attempting to do haspromisesbeen the todirect comeresult close ofto our1973aggressive in total carloadings.pursuit of new This requiresTo understandthat the basic whatobjective we are ofattemptingthe railroad to do transportationhas been the directmarkets resultand ofour ourability aggressiveto expand pursuitsome of new companyrequiresbe thatkept thesquarely basic objectivein mind. ofThe the railroadfirst objec­ oldtransportationones. markets and our ability to expand some tivecompanyis to return be keptthe railroad squarelycompany in mind. toThea profitable first objec­ oldThis ones.month we inaugurated run-through operations operationtive is toand returnto keep the railroadit there. companyThis has basicallyto a profitable with Thisthe Burlingtonmonth we Northerninauguratedto moverun-throughunit coal operationstrains beenoperationaccomplished. and to keepThe itsecond there. andThisthird has basicallyprimary fromwithMontana the Burlingtoncoal fields Northerntoa Wisconsin to movepower unitplant, coal andtrains objectives are very much interrelated and include been accomplished. The second and third primary morefromunit Montanacoal trains coal fieldsare being toa Wisconsinplanned. Lastpowerspring plant,we and expanding market opportunities for the Milwaukee objectives are very much interrelated and include beganmorea unitnew coalconcept trainsin grainare beingtransportation planned. Lastwith springour so­ we Roadexpandingand engaging marketin opportunitiesa program to forstrengthen the Milwaukee calledbegan"MDT" a new concepttrains, or in Mini-Unit-Trains.grain transportationWe withhope ourto so­ physicallyRoad andboth engagingthe plant in aand programequipment. to strengthen see this kind of shuttle service expand, enabling us to physicallyAs a result bothof our thereturn plant toandprofitability equipment.in 1973, called "MDT" trains, or Mini-Unit-Trains. We hope to move more grain and corn from the places in which it is we haveAs aexpanded result of ourour returnequipment to profitabilityinvestment in 1973, see this kind of shuttle service expand, enabling us to programwe haveover expandedthe past ourtwo equipmentyears, both investmentin locomo­ grownmovedirectly more grainto ocean and cornand fromriver thelocations, places inalleviating which it is tivesprogramand cars. overAlso, the pastas a resulttwo years,of improved both in oper­locomo­ congestiongrown directlyat the toGulf oceanPort andterminals. river locations,When domesticalleviating ationstives lastandyear, cars. weAlso,were as ablea resultto take of improvedon some oper­ automobilecongestionsales at thelagged Gulfearlier Port thisterminals.year, andWhenthe domesticpublic additionalations lastmaintenance year, we wereof wayable programsto take onover someand demandautomobilefor imported sales laggedcars earlierincreased, this ouryear,railroad and thefound public aboveadditionalwhat had maintenanceinitially been of waybudgeted programsand overwe and a demandway to shipfor importedthese cars carsquickly increased,from ourocean railroadports foundto have done the same thing in 1974. We cannot lose above what had initially been budgeted and we Americana way tomarkets. ship these cars quickly from ocean ports to sight of the fact, however, that the ability to spend have done the same thing in 1974. We cannot lose AmericanThroughout markets.the railroad we are trying to make the moneysight isofdirectly the fact,tied however,to the abilitythat theto abilityearn money to spend kindsThroughoutof changes neededthe railroadto meet wechanging are tryingcustomer to makeneeds the in moneythe first isplace. directlyWe tiedare tonot theprivileged ability to toearnengage moneyin and to keep our operations profitable. By first meeting our deficitin thefinancing, first place.so Wethat areour notbudgets privilegedare necessarily to engage in kinds of changes needed to meet changing customer needs restricteddeficit financing,to the revenues so that weourtake budgetsin. That are necessarilyis why goalandof toprofitability keep our operationswe are better profitable.able toByaccomplish first meetingthe our therestrictedemphasis tois, theand revenueswill continue we taketo in.be, Thaton im­ is why restgoalof ofthe profitabilitythings that wewe'd are allbetterlike ableto see to doneaccomplishon this the provingthe emphasisour market is, andposition will continuein order tothat be,we oncan im­ railroad.rest of the things that we'd all like to see done on this improveprovingour ourplant. market position in order that we can railroad. improveYou might ourbe plant.interested in knowing that the CapitalYouImprovement might be interestedBudget inwas knowingenlarged thatfrom the $6.3Capitalmillion Improvementin 1973 to $11.4 Budgetmillion was enlargedin 1974; fromthe $6.3 million in 1973 to $11.4 million in 1974; the

Michael Sol Collection tran ort brie THE Proposetransport7% rate briefsincrease MILWTHE UKEE ROAD The nation's railroads have agreed to apply to theProposeInterstate 7% Commercerate increaseCommission (ICC) for a MILW UKEEMAGAZINE ROAD 7 Theper nation'scent general railroadsfreight haverate agreedincrease. to applyThe to proposedthe Interstateincrease Commercewould become Commissioneffective (ICC)on forJan. a 1 MAGAZINE 7 per cent general freight rate increase. The VOL. 62 October, 1974 NO.8 and would cover recent cost increases faced by railroads.proposed increaseCertain wouldkinds becomeof freight effectiveshipments on Jan.are 1 PUBLICVOL. 62 RELATIONSOctober, DEPARTMENT1974 NO.8 expectedand wouldto coverbe excluded recent fromcost theincreasesincrease, facedgiving by railroadsrailroads.actual Certainrevenue kindsincreases of freightlower shipmentsthan are PUBLICUnion RELATIONSStation I Chicago DEPARTMENT 7 expectedper cent. to be excluded from the increase, giving railroads actual revenue increases lower than Union Station I Chicago Amtrak7 per cent.proposes track improvement funds C. C. DILLEY, Director Amtrak has proposed a five year financial plan Public Relations and Advertising Amtrak proposes track improvement funds C. C. DILLEY, Director that includes more than $1 billion for improving PATRICK O. HEINAN tracksAmtrakand hasincreasing proposed atrain five speedsyear financialup to 110 planmph Public Relations and Advertising that includes more than $1 billion for improving Magazine Editor on several runs. As part of this plan, Amtrak has PATRICK O. HEINAN earmarkedtracks and$85 increasingmillion to trainupgrade speedstrack up onto the110 mph Magazine Editor Chicago-Milwaukeeon several runs. corridor.As part ofFinal this approvalplan, Amtrakon has The Milwaukee Road Magazine is published lor spendingearmarkedfor $85track millionwork, tohowever, upgrade reststrack withon thethe active end retired employees 01 the Chicago. Milwaukee, SI. Paul and Pacific Railroad Com­ CongressChicago-Milwaukeeand the Department corridor.of FinalTransportation. approval on pany,Theto Milwaukeewhom it is Roaddislributed Magazinefree. isIt ispublishedavailable lor spending for track work, however, rests with the 10 activeothers endat $1.00 retiredper employeesyear. Retired 01 theemployees Chicago. mayMilwaukee.continue toSI.receive Paul andit without Pacificcost Railroadby send­ Com­ Congress and the Department of Transportation. ingpany,their toaddress whom itto is thedislributedcirculation free.department. It is available Start clearinghouse experiment 624toUnion othersStation, at $1.00Chicago. per year.III. 60606. Retired employees may continue to receive it without cost by send­ The Milwaukee Road, Southern, and Missouri Pacific ing their address to the circulation department, Start clearinghouse experiment 824 Union Station. Chicago. III. 60606. have been given permission by the ICC to partici­ pateThe inMilwaukeea freight Road,car Southern,clearinghouse and Missouriexperiment Pacificfor 90havedays. beenThe giventhree permissionlines can byuse theeach ICC others'to partici­ Member, pate in a freight car clearinghouse experiment for Association cars on an unlimited basis during the experiment Member, period,90 days.which Thewill threeend lineson Dec. can 15.use eachThe purposeothers' of of Railroad cars on an unlimited basis during the experiment AssociationEditors the experiment is to increase loading flexibility of Railroad andperiod,improve whichservice will andend reliabilityon Dec. 15. toTheshippers purpose of Editors throughthe experimenta reduction is toin increaseempty car loadingmileage. flexibility and improve service and reliability to shippers through a reduction in empty car mileage. Contents !be Milwaukee Road Mag?zin~ recently won the 2 Message fromContentsthe President Association of Railroad Editors' 1974 award for "Story!be Milwaukeeof the Year" Road forMag?zin~the special recentlysupplement won the 4 2Fast Messagerepairs fromfor Idahothe Presidentbridge inAssociationthe July-August, of Railroad1973, Editors'issue. The197412-page award for supplement"Story of featuredthe Year"the forhistory the specialof the supplementMilwaukee 6 4Rocky Fast Mountainrepairs forDiv. Idahosafety bridge in the July-August, 1973, issue. The 12-page awards Road's famous electrified operations in Washing­ 6 Rocky Mountain Div. safety ton,supplementIdaho and featuredMontana. the Thehistoryaward ofwas theone Milwaukeeof five 7 Electricawardsunits donated presentedRoad's famousby the electrifiedAssociation operationsthis year. in TheWashing­ Associationton, Idaho ofandRailroad Montana.Editors The awarddraws wasmost oneof ofits five 8 7Milwaukee Electric unitsSteam-part donated one memberspresentedfrom bythe theeditorial Associationstaffs thisof year.railroad The Association of Railroad Editors draws most of its 17 8Crew Milwaukeechange Steam-partagreement made one company and railroad labor organization publica­ tionsmembersand fromis the theworld's editorialoldest staffsindustrial of railroadeditors 17 Crew change agreement made group.company and railroad labor organization publica­ tions and is the world's oldest industrial editors group.

THE MILWAUKEE Cover ELECfRlflCATION THE-A MILWAUKEEProud. Era p;us~~ Looking down the main line of the ELECfRlFlCATION THE ASSOCIATION OF Cover -A Proud Era RAILROAD EDITORS Milwaukee Road between Chicago, Pll105~~ III.,Lookingand Milwaukee, down theWis. main line of the J""Ulnts 'Jo Milwaukee Road between Chicago, III., and Milwaukee, Wis. MILlfAUID: lOAD MAGAZOO:

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'''I·· ...... '." ,.',,,,, .. , Trestle limbers smolder as Coast Division Chief Carpenter R. L. foot-long wood trestle. The steel span in the foreground had Shanklin (right) and Supervisor of Bridge Maintenance John been supported by wood piles which gradually lowered the StanleyTrestlesurvey limbersfire smolderdamage. as SaggingCoast Divisionand kinked, Chief twoCarpenterrails are R. L. spanfoot-longinto the woodriver trestle.as they Theburned. steel span in the foreground had all Shanklinthat remain (right)of the andportion Supervisorof track ofonce Bridgesupported Maintenanceon a 282- John been supported by wood piles which gradually lowered the Stanley survey fire damage. Sagging and kinked, two rails are span into the river as they burned. Fastall that remain of workthe portion of track oncerestores supported on a 282­ ke bri ge NewsFaston the wire workfrom Coast Division restoresSuperintendent down and steeleytruss has oneridgeend in the water. Appareotly M. T. Sevedge was not good: the bridge burned the night of June 3, 1974.... " News on the wire from Coast Division Superintendent down and steel truss has one end in the water. Appareotly "On June 4, 1974, rail detector discovered Bridge Several major lumber product facilities located in the M. T. Sevedge was not good: the bridge burned the night of June 3, 1974.... " EE506 at Milwaukee milepost 11.7 between Lotus and central Idaho area rely heavily on Milwaukee Road serv­ "On June 4, 1974, rail detector discovered Bridge Several major lumber product facilities located in the Rover, Idaho, on the Elk River branch line had burned ice to stay in operation, and Bridge EE506 is a key EE506 at Milwaukee milepost 11.7 between Lotus and central Idaho area rely heavily on Milwaukee Road serv­ bridge on the line. One industry, for example, moves 35 to Rover, Idaho, on the Elk River branch line had burned ice to stay in operation, and Bridge EE506 is a key 40 million logs each summer over the rails. The Elk River bridge on the line. One industry, for example, moves 35 to branch line also connects with the Washington, Idaho and 40 million logs each summer over the rails. The Elk River Montana Railroad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mil­ branch line also connects with the Washington, Idaho and waukee Road, which serves other major industries in Montana Railroad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mil­ central Idaho. waukee Road, which serves other major industries in Examination of the bridge began while it was still burn­ central Idaho. ing and revealed major damage. The timber pile trestle Examination of the bridge began while it was still burn­ on the west end was completely destroyed, the 160-foot­ ing and revealed major damage. The timber pile trestle long steel deck truss had dropped 19 feet into the St. on the west end was completely destroyed, the 160-£00t­ Maries River and rails were twisted and kinked from the long steel deck truss had dropped 19 feet into the St. heat. Maries River and rails were twisted and kinked from the Damage estimate was over $100,000. Estimated time heat. for repair was a minimum of two months. The cause of the fireDamagewas not estimatedetermined. was over $100,000. Estimated time for repair was a minimum of two months. The cause of Bridgethe fireand wasbuilding not crewsdetermined.from Tacoma, Wash., and Sf. Maries, Idaho, worked from dawn to dusk seven days a week to rebuild BridgeBridgeEE506 and buildingin 27 days. crewsMembers from Tacoma,of the two Wash.,crews andare Sf.shown Maries, here,Idaho,left workedto right. fromFront dawnrow, tokneeling: dusk sevenForeman days a J.weekA. Goebol,to rebuild ForemanBridge F.EE506M. Maitland, in 27 days.Chief MembersCarpenter of theR. L.twoShanklin, crews areAssist­ shown anthere,Engineer left toR. right.V. Perrone Front row,and kneeling:Carpenter ForemanW. Raines. J. A.Second Goebol, row:ForemanCarpenters F. M. D.Maitland,E. Bonga, ChiefJ. CarpenterJ. Pentland, R. L.L. Shanklin,J. Spresmon, Assist­ D. antL. Lindahl, EngineerD. R.A. HansenV. Perroneand andM. R.CarpenterPearson, W.and Raines.Crane Oper­Second atorrow:C. Herreid.CarpentersBack D. row:E. Bonga,Crane J.Operator J. Pentland,E. N. Bassell,L. J. Spresmon,Crane OperatorD. L. Lindahl,E. H. Job, D. A.Dozer HansenOperator and M.C. R. EnglandPearson,and andCarpenters Crane Oper­ C. atorE. Massey C. Herreid.and L.BackT. Maitland. row: Crane Operator E. N. Bassell, Crane Operator E. H. Job, Dozer Operator C. England and Carpenters 4 C. E. Massey and THEL. T. Maitland.MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE

4 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Michael Sol Collection Coast Division Assistant Engineer R. V. Perrone and Chief Carpenter R. L. Shanklin began work immediately Coast Division Assistant Engineer R. V. Perrone and to put the bridge back into operating condition. Calls and Chief Carpenter R. L. Shanklin began work immediately wires went to suppliers all over the country and the to put the bridge back into operating condition. Calls and needed materials began to flow to the site. Timber and wires went to suppliers all over the country and the steel that were needed were in short supply but with co­ needed materials began to flow to the site. Timber and operation of many suppliers the stockpile began to grow. steel that were needed were in short supply but with co­ A bridge and building crew arrived from St. Maries and operation of many suppliers the stockpile began to grow. another crew was sent from Tacoma, Wash. They were to A bridge and building crew arrived from St. Maries and work all daylight hours, seven days a week until the job another crew was sent from Tacoma, Wash. They were to was completed. work all daylight hours, seven days a week until the job Engineering plans were drawn up and site preparation was completed. was begun almost before the fire was extinguished. Mean­ Engineering plans were drawn up and site preparation while, the Traffic and Operating Departments were ar­ was begun almost before the fire was extinguished. Mean­ ranging detour routes for the shippers in the area. while, the Traffic and Operating Departments were ar­ Actual reconstruction began on June 18 when piles ranging detour routes for the shippers in the area. were driven on the west end of the bridge. The entire 14 Actual reconstruction began on June 18 when piles spans of timber approach trestle on the west end of the were driven on the west end of the bridge. The entire 14 bridge would have to be rebuilt. spans of timber approach trestle on the west end of the While crews were rebuilding the pile trestle, prepara­ bridge would have to be rebuilt. tions were being made to jack up the steel truss span with While crews were rebuilding the pile trestle, prepara­ two 100-ton jacks. On June 30 the crew began to raise the tions were being made to jack up the steel truss span with steel truss. It was a slow process of jacking and cribbing two 100-ton jacks. On June 30 the crew began to raise the that took nine days to complete. steel truss. It was a slow process of jacking and cribbing A new timber pier was built to support the west end of that took nine days to complete. the steel span, and on July 15 a message was sent stating A new timber pier was built to support the west end of Perched atop newly-built wood trestle, a railroad crane lowers that, with a slow order, the bridge was ready for initial ihe last pile bent into place. The use of 70-foot-long piles the steel span, and on July 15 a message was sent stating train service. Bridge EE506 had taken only 27 days to requiredPerchedconsiderable atop newly-builtbracing woodduring trestle,reconstruction a railroad craneof lowersthe that, with a slow order, the bridge was ready for initial trestle.ihe lastThe pile14-degree bent intocurve place.and The11/2 useper ofcent 70-foot-longgrade of thepiles rebuild from the time actual reconstruction began. train service. Bridge EE506 had taken only 27 days to bridgerequiredfurther considerablecomplicated bracingthe project. during reconstruction of the trestle. The 14-degree curve and 11/2 per cent grade of the rebuild from the time actual reconstruction began. bridge further complicated the project.

Attending the recent three-day seminar in Chicago, III., for new Herbert Taylor, John Siktberg, John Phillips. Top row: Joe company officers were, left to right: Front row: Ron Creamer, Moomau, Ed Jurjonas, Chuck VanWinkle, Glen Osness, Terry TimAttendingRyan, Ken the Butterly,recent three-dayAI Monzo, seminarWilliam in Chicago,Kaminski, III.,Dennis for new PelHerbertkola, Thomas Taylor, Lojewski,John Siktberg,Mike Pawlak,John Phillips.Bill Goulding, Top row:Lou Joe Burr,companyFred Volzke, officersBill were,Bert, leftBob to Mann,right: PaulFrontSamek, row: RonLarry Creamer,Lau. Bolwahnn.Moomau,The Ed trainingJurjonas,seminar Chuck givesVanWinkle,participants Glen aOsness,chance Terryto SecondTim Ryan,row: KenFred Bulterly,Krebs, RichardAI Monzo,Potvin, WilliamJames Kaminski,Hill, BrianDennis meetPel kola,top managers Thomas ofLojewski,the railroad Mikeand Pawlak,its subsidiaries Bill Goulding,and toLou Smolinski,Burr, FredWayne Volzke,Flynn, Bill Bert,AI BobSerotta, Mann,Dennis Paul Samek,Graham, LarryJohn Lau. learnBolwahnn.about company The trainingfacilities seminarin thegivesChicago participantsand Milwaukee a chance to Miller,SecondMary row:LaBahn. Fred ThirdKrebs,row: RichardJeff Hudson, Potvin,Booker JamesWimberly, Hill, Brian areas.meet top managers of the railroad and its subsidiaries and to Smolinski, Wayne Flynn, AI Serolta, Dennis Graham, John learn about company facilities in the Chicago and Milwaukee OCTOBER,Miller, Mary1974 LaBahn. Third row: Jeff Hudson, Booker Wimberly, areas. 5 OCTOBER, 1974 5

Michael Sol Collection Milwaukee Road Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer Arthur W, award from Car Department General Superintendent George L, Hallenberg (left) presents a 32-year safety award to O'Neill Wood, Fred Fulks (second from right) received an a-year safety MillerMilwaukee(second Roadfrom Assistantleft) at a safetyChief Mechanicalpresentation Officerin Harlowton, Arthur W, awardawardand fromE, H,CarMielke Departmentreceived Generalan award Superintendentfor 22 years ofGeorgeacci­ L, Mont.,Hallenbergin July, (left)Lee Walkerpresents(third a 32-yearfrom left) safetyreceives awardhis to29-year O'Neill dent-freeWood, Fredservice Fulksat the(secondHarlowton from right)Roundhouse, received an a-year safety Miller (second from left) at a safety presentation in Harlowton, award and E, H, Mielke received an award for 22 years of acci­ IndividualMont., in July, Lee Walkersafetyawar (third from left) receives his 29-yearresented dent-free serviceon at the RockyHarlowton Roundhouse,Mtn. Div. NotingIndividualthat Rocky Mountain safetyDivi­ awardsment visited Deer presentedLodge, Harlowton, onchief Rockymechanical officer Mtn.at Milwau­ Div. sion employees are leading those on Miles City and Lewistown, Mont., to kee Wis. was on hand to make the otherNotingMilwaukee that RockyRoad Mountaindivisions Divi­in presentment visitedemployees Deer Lodge,with individualHarlowton, pre~entadonchief mechanicalof awards officerto Deer at LodgeMilwau­ sion employees are leading those on Miles City and Lewistown, Mont., to kee Wis. was on hand to make the this year's safety standings, repre­ safety awards, Locomotivepre~entadonDepartment employees. sentativesother Milwaukeeof the Mechanical Road divisionsDepart- in presentArthur W,employeesHallenberg, with assistantindividual Forty-eight Roundhouse of awards toemployees Deer Lodge this year's safety standings, repre­ safety awards, wereLocomotivepresented Departmentwith lapel pinsemployees.and sentatives of the Mechanical Depart­ Arthur W, Hallenberg, assistant decalsForty-eightfor their Roundhousehard hats. employees wereAward presentedrecipients withand lapeltheir pinsyears and ofdecalssafe service for theirare: hardJ. F. hats.Magone, 45 years;AwardPeter Nielsen,recipients37; andG. theirS. Lane, years 38;of W.safe W. serviceStejer, are:31; J. L.F. H.Magone,Kemp, 45 31;years;I. J. PeterHansen, Nielsen,31; C.37;Van G. S.Blari­ Lane, com,38; 28;W. W.P. J.Stejer,Healey, 31; L.27; H.R. Kemp,A. Hagemo,31; I. J.24; Hansen,E. B. Owens, 31; C. 23;VanT. Blari­V. Hunt,com, 21;28; H.P. J.Monson, Healey,21; 27;D. R. J.A. Lemieux,Hagemo,20; 24;F. E.L. B.Miller, Owens,18; 23;R. T.L. V. Charles,Hunt, 17;21; J.H.E. Monson,Traverso, 21;10; D.A. J. M.Lemieux,Donich, 7;20;R. F.J. L.Hunt, Miller,7; 18;W. R.W. L. Boyd,Charles,6; Gus 17; L.J. Johnson,E. Traverso,5; F.10;B. A. Wisner,M. Donich,Jr., 5; 7;E. R.V. J.Ulver, Hunt,5; 7;A. W. A. W. Springer,Boyd, 6;4; GusC. A.L. Pearson,Johnson,4; 5;J. F.A. B. WaIsted,Wisner,4; Jr.,C. 5;K. E.Smollack, V. Ulver,4; 5;R. A.M. A. Shandy,Springer,4; D.4; C.E. A.Donich, Pearson,3; 4;D: J.L. A. Downard,WaIsted, 3;4;Earl C. K.Wahl, Smollack,Jr., 3; 4;K. R.R. M. Shandy, 4; D. E. Donich, 3; D: Deer Lodge, Mont., Carman-Derrick Engineer Marshall Pitts (center) was recognized Stone, 2; K. R. Pearson, 2; M. M.L. for his 31 years of accident-free service with the Milwaukee Road. With him at the Gruell,Downard,2; R. 3;C. EarlBell, Wahl,2; F. Jr.,J. Mori­3; K. R. awardDeer presentationLodge, Mont.,are Carman-Derrick(left to right) EngineerAssistant MarshallChief Mechanical Pitts (center)Officer wasArthur recognizedW. arty,Stone,2; George 2; K. R. Pearson,Bouvier, 1;2; R.M.C. M. Hallenberg;for his 31 Richardyears ofF. accident-freeLabbe, who receivedservice withrecognition the Milwaukeefor his 29-year Road. safetyWith himrecord; at the Matz,Gruell,1; 2;M. R.P. C.Manson, Bell, 2; F.1; J.R. Mori­L. MasterawardMechanic presentationD. A.areRadabaugh, (left to right)and AssistantCar Department Chief MechanicalGeneral OfficerSuperintendent Arthur W. arty, 2; George R. Bouvier, 1; R. C. GeorgeHallenberg;L. Wood. Richard F. Labbe, who received recognition for his 29-year safety record; Reynolds, 1; K. L. Stone, 1; T. Hiltz, Master Mechanic D. A. Radabaugh, and Car Department General Superintendent Matz, 1; M. P. Manson, 1; R. L. 6 George L. Wood. THEReynolds,MILWAUKEE 1; K. ROADL. Stone,MAGAZINE 1; T. Hiltz,

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Michael Sol Collection Jr., 1; E. T. Wayrynen, 1; S. R. Newman, 1; J. D. West, 1; N. P. Mil­ ler,Jr.,1; 1;B. E.L. Kingrey,T. Wayrynen,1, and 1;V. S.E. R. Tomah employees log decade of safe work Crooks,Newman,1. 1; J. D. West, 1; N. P. Mil­ ler,George 1; B.L. L.Wood, Kingrey,Car Department1, and V. E. OnTomahJuly 27, the employees80 Mechanical De­ log decadeOn July 27, of1964, safethe Tomahwork Crooks, 1. partment employees at the Tomah Shops recorded what is known as a general superintendent at Milwau­ On July 27, 1964, the Tomah George L. Wood, Car Department Shops,On Julylocated 27, inthea small80 Mechanicaltown on the De­ disabling injury-that is, an em­ kee, presented the Car Department Shops recorded what is known as a general superintendent at Milwau­ Milwaukee'spartment employeesmain line atin theeast Tomahcen­ ployee was unable to work for at awards to the following Deer Lodge disabling injury-that is, an em­ kee, presented the Car Department traiShops,Wisconsin, locatedpassed in a smalla major townmile­ on the least 72 hours after his on-the-job employees: ployee was unable to work for at awards to the following Deer Lodge stone.Milwaukee'sThey had mainworked line almostin east1 Vzcen­ accident. M. Pitts, 31 years; R. F. Labbe, least 72 hours after his on-the-job employees: milliontrai Wisconsin,man-hours passedduring athe majorpast mile­10 Ten years have gone by and work 29; F. L. Stumvoll, 7; W. Collins­ stone. They had worked almost 1Vz accident. worth,M. 7;Pitts,H. 31E. years;Haas, R.6; F.G. Labbe,E. years without one disabling injury. at the shops has gone on as usual. 29; F. L. Stumvoll, 7; W. Collins­ million"This isman-hoursindeed a duringmost outstand­ the past 10 MechanicalTen yearsDepartment have gone byemployees and work Lowery, 6; T. N. Stone, 5; R. W. years without one disabling injury. at the shops has gone on as usual. Carlyon,worth, 5;7;R. H.R. E.Hickman, Haas, 5;6; J.G.M. E. ing achievement," railroad President cut and move heavy track switch Lowery, 6; T. N. Stone, 5; R. W. Worthington"This is L.indeedSmith a mosttold outstand­Tomah partsMechanicalat the frog Departmentshop and weldemployeesand Lenning, 4; K. P. Fleming, 4; H. J. cut and move heavy track switch Carlyon, 5; R. R. Hickman, 5; J. M. Superintendenting achievement,"Frank railroadReese. President"My grind metal as they repair the rail­ Lampert, 4; J. G. Lovely, 2; C. D. parts at the frog shop and weld and Lenning, 4; K. P. Fleming, 4; H. J. congratulationsWorthington toL. youSmithand toldall of Tomahyour road's track maintenance machinery. Murphy, 2; W. G. Schroeder, 2; E. grind metal as they repair the rail­ Lampert, 4; J. G. Lovely, 2; C. D. associatesSuperintendentat Tomah Frank forReese.having "My Other employee groups at the shops E. Shunkwiler, 2; J. D. Hunt, 2; H. road's track maintenance machinery. Murphy, 2; W. G. Schroeder, 2; E. broughtcongratulationsabout this toremarkable you and all safetyof your work at the rail mill and in the ma­ D. B.eckman, 1; D. J. Collins, 1; L. associates at Tomah for having Other employee groups at the shops L.E.Sheldon, Shunkwiler,1; A. 2;O. J.Shunkwiler, D. Hunt, 2;1, H. record," he said. terial division. D. B.eckman, 1; D. J. Collins, 1; L. brought about this remarkable safety work at the rail mill and in the ma­ and R. W. Phillips, 1. record," he said. terial division. T.L. G.Sheldon,Nissen, 1;district A. O.material Shunkwiler,man­ 1, ager,andpresented R. W. Phillips,awards 1.to the follow­ ing MaterialT. G. Nissen,Division districtemployees material man­at ored for his 24 years of safe service, Milwaukee to give Deerager,Lodge: presentedLyle awardsNeubauer, to the5; follow­Bob and E. H. Mielke and J. A. Girard ing Material Division employees at eachoredreceived for his awards24 yearsfor of22 safeyears. service, Brand, 4; Dell Haux, 1, and Bill and E. H. Mielke and J. A. Girard ElectricMilwaukeeunits toto give Deer Lodge: Lyle Neubauer, 5; Bob Among those in the Harlowton Car Speck, 1. each received awards for 22 years. Brand,J. F. Magone 4; Dellwas Haux,extended 1, specialand Bill Department who received awards are TwoElectricMontana unitscities to Speck, 1. L. C.AmongWalker, thosewith in the29 Harlowtonyears; V. E. Car recognition by Mr. Hallenberg for his Department who received awards are J. F. Magone was extended special Hutchinson, with 23 years, and I. C. DeerTwo Lodge Montanaand Harlowton, citiesMont., 45 years of service without an injury. L. C. Walker, with 29 years; V. E. Mr.recognitionMagone's bysafety Mr. recordHallenbergembraces for his Lichtenbarger, with 21 years. major terminals on the Milwaukee Hutchinson, with 23 years, and I. C. Deer Lodge and Harlowton, Mont., his45entire yearscareer of servicewith withoutthe Milwaukee an injury. Safety award pins and hard hat Road's former electrified operations Lichtenbarger, with 21 years. major terminals on the Milwaukee Road.Mr. Magone'sHe began safetyas a recordhelper embracesin the decals are awarded to employees for on the Rocky Mountain Division, Safety award pins and hard hat Road's former electrified operations roundhousehis entire careerand recently with the hasMilwaukeebeen the number of consecutive years they have each been named as recipients decals are awarded to employees for on the Rocky Mountain Division, stationaryRoad. Heengineer. began as a helper in the have worked without sustaining a of retired electric units donated by roundhouse and recently has been the number of consecutive years they have each been named as recipients Harlowton Awards disabling injury. If an employee suf­ the railroad. Each community had stationary engineer. have worked without sustaining a of retired electric units donated by Forty-four awards were presented fers an injury, only the time since his expressed the desire to receive an Harlowton Awards disabling injury. If an employee suf­ the railroad. Each community had to Car and Locomotive Department injury is counted. If a recipient quali­ electric unit for display purposes. employeesForty-fourin awardsHarlowton. were presentedO'Neill fiesfersfor an1, injury,2, 3, 4onlyor 5theyears, time sincehe re­ his expressed the desire to receive an Miller,to Carwho andrecently Locomotiveretired Departmentfrom the ceivesinjurya ispin counted.and decal If a recipientbearing thatquali­ electricUnit E70, unita forso-called display"Little purposes.Joe" employees in Harlowton. O'Neill fies for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 years, he re­ unit that was built in 1950, will go Roundhouse, received an award for number. For longer periods of safe Unit E70, a so-called "Little Joe" Miller, who recently retired from the ceives a pin and decal bearing that to the City of Deer Lodge, according 32 consecutive years of accident-free service, awards show only five-year unit that was built in 1950, will go Roundhouse, received an award for number. For longer periods of safe to an announcement by Milwaukee service. A. C. Anderson was hon- increments. to the City of Deer Lodge, according 32 consecutive years of accident-free service, awards show only five-year Road President Worthington L. to an announcement by Milwaukee service. A. C. Anderson was hon- increments. Smith. Road President Worthington L. Smith.Unit E57B, a boxcab electric unit built in 1916, will be presented to the Unit E57B, a boxcab electric unit City of Harlowton, Mr. Smith said. built in 1916, will be presented to the This former road unit was in switch­ City of Harlowton, Mr. Smith said. ing service when the electrification on This former road unit was in switch­ the Milwaukee's main line in Idaho ing service when the electrification on and Montana was replaced by a11­ the Milwaukee's main line in Idaho diesel operations in June. and Montana was replaced by a11­ diesel operations in June. Schiffer heads AAR group SchifferCharles L. headsSchiffer, AARMilwaukee group Road treasurer headquartered in Chi­ Charles L. Schiffer, Milwaukee cago, II!., has been elected chairman Road treasurer headquartered in Chi­ Eight of the twelve Deer Lodge, Mont., Roundhouse employees who received awards of the Association of American Rail­ cago, II!., has been elected chairman for 20 or more accident-free years of service are shown here with Arthur W. Hallenberg road's Treasury Division. A native of (left),Eightassistant of the chieftwelvemechanical Deer Lodge,officer, Mont.,and RoundhouseD. A. Radabaugh employees(right), whomaster receivedmechanic. awards of the Association of American Rail­ LaCrosse, Wis., Schiffer has been the Awardfor 20recipients, or more accident-freeleft to right, are yearsH. ofMonson, serviceT. areV. shownHunt, C. hereVan withBlaricom, Arthur P.W.J. HallenbergHealey, road's Treasury Division. A native of W.(left),W. Stejer, assistantH. Landsiedel, chief mechanicalJ. F. Magone officer, andand G.D. A.S. RadabaughLane. (right), master mechanic. railroad's treasurer since 1968. Award recipients, left to right, are H. Monson, T. V. Hunt, C. Van Blaricom, P. J. Healey, LaCrosse, Wis., Schiffer has been the OCTOBER,W. W. Stejer,1974 H. Landsiedel, J. F. Magone and G. S. Lane. railroad's treasurer since 1968. 7

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Michael Sol Collection MilwMilw uukeeee SteamSteam part one part one

he Milwaukee Road's history reaches back almost 125 years. An impor­ Ttant part of the railroad's history is the story of the development of its motivehe power-theMilwaukee storyRoad'sof locomotives.history reachesTimes backhave almostchanged, 125 years.but the Anneed impor­to moveTtantrail parttraffic of efficientlythe railroad'sand historyeconomically is the continues.story of theToday developmentdiesel loco­ of its motivesmotiveanswer power-thethis need, story butof locomotives.for more than Timesa century have changed,steam power but thewas needthe to answer.move Hererail trafficis the efficientlyfirst half of anda two-part economicallyhistory continues.of steam powerTodayon dieselthe Mil­ loco­ waukeemotivesRoad, answera historythis need,that butis characterizedfor more than bya centurythe development steam powerof biggerwas the andanswer.heavier Herelocomotives is the firstto halfpull ofthe a two-partgrowing weighthistory ofof thesteamMilwaukee's power on trains.the Mil­ waukee Road, a history that is characterized by the development of bigger and heavier locomotives to pull the growing weight of the Milwaukee's trains. One day in November, 1850, the only locomotive owned by the Mil­ waukeeOne dayand in MississippiNovember, Railroad1850, the Companyonly locomotivepulled a small ownedgroup by ofthepeo­ Mil­ plewaukeeseated onandtwo Mississippiopen flat cars Railroadover fiveCompanymiles of pullednew track a smallbetween group ofMil­ peo­ waukeeple seatedand Wauwatosa,on two open Wis.flat cars over fiveThis milesshort ofceremony new track markedbetweenthe Mil­ beginningwaukee ofandthe Wauwatosa,Milwaukee Wis.Road. It also Thiswas theshortbeginning ceremonyof markeda steam the powerbeginningera that of thelasted Milwaukeemore thanRoad.a It centuryalso wasand thesaw beginningthe fledgling of a littlesteam Wisconsinpower erarail thatroad lastedexpand moreto morethan a thancentury10,000 andmiles sawof thesystem fledglingin fifteen little states.Wisconsin rail road expand to more thanThe engine10,000used mileson ofthe systemMilwaukee in fifteen andstates.Mississippi's first run was an AmericanThe enginetype usedwith ona 4-4-0the Milwaukeewheel arrangement.and Mississippi'sFor the firstnext fortyrun wasyears an theAmericanAmerican typetype withwould a 4-4-0dominate wheel thearrangement.power roster Forof thethc nextMilwaukee forty years Road.the AmericanBy the late type1870s, wouldthe Milwau­ dominate kee'sthe fleetpowerof rosterAmericans of thc containedMilwaukee Road. By the late 1870s, the Milwau­ examples from almost every major locomotivekee's fleet builderof Americansin the containedUnited States,examplesincluding from almostAmerican everytypes major builtlocomotiveat the railroad's builder ownin theshops Unitedin Milwaukee.States, including American types Milwaukee Shops. In 1937 the locomotive repair shops at Milwaukee, Wis., were the builtThe atAmericans the railroad'shad owna number shops in Milwaukee. heart of the railroad's steam engine maintenance program. Since the early days of of important advantages. Extremely Milwaukee Shops. In 1937 the locomotive repair shops at Milwaukee, Wis., were the steam the Milwaukee Shops had also been the birthplace of company-built loco­ flexible,The theyAmericanscould be hadused afor numberpas­ motives.heart ofAt thepeak railroad'sproduction steamin theengine1890s, maintenancethe shops program.completed Sinceassembly the earlyof adaysnew of senger,of importantfreight, oradvantages.switching Extremelyservice. enginesteamevery the threeMilwaukeedays. ShopsSteam locomotiveshad also beenrequired the birthplaceheavy maintenance of company-builtat frequent loco­ flexible, they could be used for pas­ intervals,motives.a Atfactor peakwhich productionsped the in demisethe 1890s,of steam the shopsonce thecompleteddiesel-electric assemblylocomotive of a new Light in weight, they were easy on the hadengineproven everyitself. three days. Steam locomotives required heavy maintenance at frequent tracks.senger,And freight,of great or importance,switching service.the intervals, a factor which sped the demise of steam once the diesel-electric locomotive Light in weight, they were easy on the 8 had proven itself. THEtracks.MILWAUKEE And of greatROAD importance,MAGAZINE the

8 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Michael Sol Collection Americans were economical to oper­ American "H". Crew of a gleaming 4-4-0 American pose with their passenger train ate and maintain. around 1900. Built by Schenectady in 1880, this Class H4 locomotive served until Americans were economical to oper­ 1917.AmericanOver 54"H".feet Crewlong ofwith a gleamingits tender, 4-4-0Engine American359 had pose69-inch with drivingtheir passengerwheels and train More than 360 American type ate and maintain. weighedaround81,000 1900. pounds.Built by Schenectady in 1880, this Class H4 locomotive served until locomotives served on the Milwaukee 1917. Over 54 feet long with its tender, Engine 359 had 69-inch driving wheels and RoadMoreand theirthan average360 Americanservice lifetype weighed 81,000 pounds. waslocomotivesabout forty servedyears. onBy thethe Milwaukee1890s moreRoadpowerful and theirengines averagehad servicereplaced life thewasAmericans about fortyon years.main lineBy theservice. 1890s more powerful engines had replaced 1880: The Ten Wheeler the Americans on main line service. The need for more speed and power1880:lay behind The Tenthe introduction Wheeler of mostThenew needlocomotive for moretypes speedon theand Milwaukeepower lay Road.behindIn thethe introductionearly 1880s of themostAmerican new locomotivetypes were replacedtypes onon the heavyMilwaukeefreight Road.service In theby earlythe Ten1880s Wheelerthe Americantype, or types4-6-0. wereThese replacedwere on heavyheavyengines freightthat serviceweighed by thein ex­Ten cessWheelerof 100,000 type, orpounds. 4-6-0. These were heavy engines that weighed in ex­ The bulk of the Milwaukee's Ten cess of 100,000 pounds. Wheelers were built between 1892 Milwaukee's First. Shown late in its career, this is the Milwaukee Road's first loco­ and The1901. bulkThe ofusefulness the Milwaukee'sand ver­ Ten motive. Built in 1848 by the Norris Works in Philadelphia, this 4-4-0 American type wasMilwaukee's43 feet long First.and Shownweighed late46,000 in itspounds. career, Itthiswas is thethe firstMilwaukeelocomotive Road'soperated first loco­In satilityWheelersof these wereengines built isbetweenreflected 1892in and 1901. The usefulness and ver­ themotive.State ofBuiltWisconsin in 1848and by atthevarious Norristimes Workscarried in Philadelphia,the names "Bobthis 4-4-0Ellis" Americanand "Iowa" type the fact that many were rebuilt dur­ was 43 feet long and weighed 46,000 pounds. It was the first locomotive operated In satility of these engines is reflected in and bore the numbers 1 and 71. ing the 1930s and 1940s. As late as the State of Wisconsin and at various times carried the names "Bob Ellis" and "Iowa" the fact that many were rebuilt dur­ 1940, 120 Ten Wheelers were still runandincluded bore the onenumbersstop of1 andfive 71.minutes the first to be scientifically stream­ ing the 1930s and 1940s. As late as in service and some of these engines and several slowdowns. lined. 1940, 120 Ten Wheelers were still remained in operation until the runBest includedknown oneof stopthe Milwaukee'sof five minutes theAlthough first to otherbe scientificallyrailroads stream­were in service and some of these engines phase-out of steam power in the early Atlanticsand severalwere slowdowns.the four built by alreadylined. using diesel power for fast remained in operation until the 1950s. the AmericanBest knownLocomotive of the Milwaukee'sCompany passengerAlthoughtrains otherby the railroadslate 1930s, were phase-out of steam power in the early 1896: The Atlantic (Aleo)Atlanticsbetween were 1935the fourand built1937. by thealreadyflat terrain usingbetween diesel powerChicago forand fast 1950s. In 1896 the first 4-4-2 Atlantic Thesethe Americanengines powered Locomotivethe Companyfamous thepassengerTwin Cities trainswas bywell-suited the late 1930s,for 1896: The Atlantic type was introduced on the Milwau­ Hiawatha(Aleo) betweentrains between 1935 andChicago 1937. steam.the flatThe terrainfour betweenstreamlined ChicagoAtlan­ and In 1896 the first 4-4-2 Atlantic kee Road. These engines were de­ andThesethe TwinenginesCities. powered the famous ticsthewere Twinoriginally Cities wasintended well-suitedto pull for type was introduced on the Milwau­ signed for fast passenger service, HiawathaWhen the trainsfirst ofbetweenthese enginesChicago five-carsteam. trains.The fourYet streamlinedthese engines Atlan­ kee Road. These engines were de­ especially on the 84-mile run be­ rolledand outthe ofTwinthe Cities.Aleo shops in April, oftentics workedwere originallyeight-, nine-,intendedand toten­ pull signed for fast passenger service, tween Chicago and Milwaukee. 1935,Whenit was thethe biggestfirst of Atlanticthese enginestype carfive-cartrains withtrains.ease andYet nothesespeed enginesloss. especially on the 84-mile run be­ On July 3, 1896, a new Atlantic everrolledbuilt. outEach of theof Aleothe four shopsAtlantics in April, oftenIn the workedend the eight-,Atlantics nine-,became and ten­ tween Chicago and Milwaukee. pulling a thirteen-car passenger train built1935,by it Aleowas theweighed biggest moreAtlanticthan type victimscar trainsof their with easeown andefficiency. no speedThe loss. On July 3, 1896, a new Atlantic with a total weight of 1,200,000 200,000ever built.pounds Each ofand the hadfour drivingAtlantics HiawathasIn the endthey thehelped Atlanticsto becamemake pulling a thirteen-car passenger train pounds covered the 74 miles between wheelsbuilt sevenby Aleofeet high.weighedIndustrial more de­than popularvictims calledof theirfor ownlonger efficiency.trains, The Forestwith Glen,a totaljust weightoutside of Chicago,1,200,000 signer200,000Otto poundsKuhler andsupervised had drivingthe whichHiawathasmeant morethey power.helpedThe to Hia­make andpoundsMilwaukee coveredin the82 74minutes. miles betweenThis stylingwheelsof seventhese feetengines, high. whichIndustrialwere de­ wathapopularAtlantics called didfor yeomanlonger dutytrains, Forest Glen, just outside of Chicago, signer Otto Kuhler supervised the which meant more power. The Hia­ OCTOBER,and Milwaukee1974 in 82 minutes. This styling of these engines, which were watha Atlantics did yeoman duty9

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Michael Sol Collection Atlantic "A". Its coaling stop completed, this Class A1 4-4-2 is shown shortly after until after World War II when they it rolled new from the Baldwin Works in 1889. Engines such as 405 weighed about were assigned to service on shorter as Atlanticmuch as "A".the TenIts Wheelerscoaling stopbut completed,helped earn thisfor theClassAtlantics A1 4-4-2a reputationis shown forshortlyspeed. after speeduntilruns. afterThey Worldremained War IIin whenservice they it rolled new from the Baldwin Works in 1889. Engines such as 405 weighed about were assigned to service on shorter These fast engines remained primarily in passenger service until the late 1930s. until 1951. as much as the Ten Wheelers but helped earn for the Atlantics a reputation for speed. speed runs. They remained in service These fast engines remained primarily in passenger service until the late 1930s. 1900: The Consolidated untilAround 1951.1900 the Milwaukee Road began1900:using Thethe Consolidated type 2-8-0Aroundlocomotive 1900 thefor Milwaukeeheavy freight Road service.began Theseusing biggerthe Consolidatedengines proved type very2-8-0serviceable locomotiveand for69 heavywere builtfreight betweenservice.1901 Theseand bigger1910. enginesOf the provedMil­ waukee'svery serviceableConsolidateds, and 69all werebut four built werebetweenbuilt 1901at the andrailroad's 1910. OfMilwau­ the Mil­ waukee's Consolidateds, all but four kee Shops. wereBy 1910 builtthe at needthe railroad'sfor more Milwau­power ledkeeto Shops.the introduction of the bigger ConsolidatedBy 1910 2-8-0s.the needThese for moreengines power led to the introduction of the bigger Ten Wheeler "G". This Class G4 Ten Wheeler is shown in service just before it was weighed just over 215,000 pounds scrapped in 1928. Built in 1886, Engine 2106 had 63-inch driving wheels and weighed andConsolidatedthey put out 2-8-0s.a tractive Theseeffort enginesof justTenover Wheeler111 ,000 "G".pounds. ThisModerate Class G4grades Ten Wheeleron the Milwaukee's is shown in mainserviceline justwere beforefavorable it was almostweighed43,000 justpounds. over 215,000 pounds scrapped in 1928. Built in 1886, Engine 2106 had 63-inch driving wheels and weighed to the use of Ten Wheelers and the railroad owned more than 500 of them. The 4-6-0 andIn 1929they putthe outMilwaukee a tractiveput effortfifty of sawjustservice over 111on ,000both pounds.freight Moderateand passenger gradestrains. on the Milwaukee's main line were favorable Consolidatedalmost 43,0002-8-0s pounds.into service to the use of Ten Wheelers and the railroad owned more than 500 of them. The 4-6-0 In 1929 the Milwaukee put fifty saw service on both freight and passenger trains. which were similar to the earlier de­ signConsolidatedbut had superheaters 2-8-0s andinto putserviceout a whichtractive wereeffort similarof toover the earlier43,000 de­ pounds.sign but Thesehad superheaterswere the andlargest put out enginesa tractiveoperated effortby ofthe overMilwaukee 43,000 priorpounds.to the Theserailroad's wereacquisition the largestof theenginesChicago, operatedTerre byHaute the &MilwaukeeSouth­ easternprior toRailway the railroad'sCompany acquisitionin the of earlythe 1920s.Chicago,Seventeen Terre Hauteof the &C.T.­ South­ H.&S.E.'seastern 2-8-0RailwayConsolidateds Company werein the theearlylargest 1920s.of this Seventeentype ever of usedthe C.T.­on theH.&S.E.'sMilwaukee. 2-8-0Put Consolidatedsto work almost were exclusivelythe largestas ofheavy this typeswitchers ever usedand on transferthe Milwaukee.locomotives, Putthese to workbig Con­almost solidatedsexclusivelyput asout heavya tractive switcherseffort ofand almosttransfer53,000 locomotives,pounds. these big Con­ solidatedsOriginally putbuilt outas a tractivecoal burners, effort of manyalmostof 53,000the Milwaukee's pounds. Consol­ idatedsOriginallywere converted built asto coaloil andburners,re­ Consolidated "C". Built at the Milwaukee Shops in 1905, this Class C1 2-8-0 Con­ mainedmany inof operationthe Milwaukee'suntil the Consol­late solidated type had 50-inch driving wheels, weighed 177,000 pounds and put out a 1940sidatedsand wereearly converted1950s. to oil and re­ tractiveConsolidatedeffort of "C".41,120 Builtpounds. at theNearly Milwaukee250 ConsolidatedsShops in 1905,served this Classon the C1Milwaukee 2-8-0 Con­ mained in operation until the late solidated type had 50-inch driving wheels, weighed 177,000 pounds and put out a In 1907 the Milwaukee Road was pulling both main and branch line freight trains. Engine 481 was scrapped in Septem­ 1940s and early 1950s. ber,tractive1940. effort of 41,120 pounds. Nearly 250 Consolidateds served on the Milwaukee in the market for a large number of pulling both main and branch line freight trains. Engine 481 was scrapped in Septem­ In 1907 the Milwaukee Road was 10ber, 1940. THE inMILWAUKEE the market forROAD a largeMAGAZINE number of

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Michael Sol Collection locomotives. The Puget Sound ex­ Streamlined. Wearing its famous orange, maroon and grey streamlined shroud, En­ tension was nearing completion and gine 2 was one of four Hiawatha Class A engines. Beneath the shroud was an Atlantic engineStreamlined.based on Wearinga design itsmore famousthan orange,40 years maroonold. These and weregrey streamlinedthe first Atlantics shroud,pro­ En­ thelocomotives.Milwaukee Theneeded Pugeta Soundtype ofex­ tension was nearing completion and ducedgine in2 was14 years.one ofThe fourtime-proven Hiawatha ClassAtlantics A engines.used onBeneaththe Hiawatha the shroudruns wascommonly an Atlantic engine that could handle freight engine based on a design more than 40 years old. These were the first Atlantics pro­ the Milwaukee needed a type of turned in speeds of 100 miles per hour. On May 15,1935, Engine 2 set the Milwaukee's trains westward from the Twin Cities officialducedspeed in 14 recordyears. whenThe time-provenit was clocked Atlanticsat 112 usedmiles onper thehour Hiawathanear Mauston,runs commonlyWis. andengineover thethat steepercould gradeshandle tofreightthe turned in speeds of 100 miles per hour. On May 15,1935, Engine 2 set the Milwaukee's trains westward from the Twin Cities official speed record when it was clocked at 112 miles per hour near Mauston, Wis. base of the Rocky Mountains. 17 and1907: overThe the Prairiesteeper grades to the baseAt about of thethis Rockytime Mountains.many lines in the Midwest1907: Theand PrairieWest were getting goodAtservice aboutfrom this thetimePrairie many 2-6-2lines in type.the OfMidwestspecial andimportance West wereto gettingthe 18 Milwaukee,good servicethe fromPrairie the Prairietype could 2-6-2 18 burntype.a gradeOf specialof lignite importancecoal known to the as Milwaukee,Roundup which the Prairiewas available type couldin quantityburn a alonggrade theof railroad'slignite coalline knownin easternas RoundupMontana. whichThis wasmeant availablethat in betterquantitygrades alongof coal the wouldrailroad'snot haveline in 33 32 31 30 28 29 27 25 26 24 23 22 21 19 eastern Montana. This meant that 1 Clas£I!lca!icn famp 13 Bleam dome 25 Ma:fn rad to be hauled in from the Midwest. 2 Smoketox 14 Bolier -"'aler deJlvo&ry pipe 26 Ecccnlttt: lirk or fod· 33 32 31 30 28 29 27 25 26 24 23 22 21 19 better grades of coal would not have 3 Headlighl 15 Auxiliary steam dome ·27 Reverse 111'1', Between 1907 and 1909, 195 of 4 Stacl\1 ClaSS1!lca!i~n lamp 16 13Safely $learnor poD dome\'a;'J~ 28 25Crosshead Ma:fn rad to be hauled in from the Midwest. 26 ECCMllic link or rod: the 2-6-2 Prairie types were built by 5 Ha.ndrail2 Smoketox 17 14GMerator Bolltlr .....aler deJ1\'otlry pipe 29 CrQ'Sshead g.Ulde Between 1907 and 1909, 195 of 6 Bell3 andHeadlighlbrack~t 18 15(,.jo Auxiliary Sl9am dome 30 ·27PISton Reverserod link Aico and the Milwaukee Shops. The 7 BOlier4 StaGI\cr.eck ','a!v€ 19 16fra lingS.afely"truck or anp'poD whElels.... aj·Jp. 31 28Cy!lr,der Crosshead the 2-6-2 Prairie types were built by 8 "sand.pipe5 Ha.ndrail 20 17FIrebox Gel"lerator 32 29Pilot CrQ'5sh,eadl1ucf(. ~nd whei:lsguide Prairies proved to be sturdy and re­ 9 Srmdbox6 Bell andor sand'domebrsck~t 21 18amltt ~bI nger and shoe 33 30PliO! PISton rod Aico and the Milwaukee Shops. The 10 Boiler7 Boiler cr.eck ','a!ve 22 19AIr pUmp$rra ling "truck anp' wheels 34 31Coup~er Cylinder¥,;o air hose liable engines. In time they were used 11 CoOUrtg8 "sand.pipepipes 23 20r~hlf{l Flreoox!JJtl~cjs 35 32Fre,nl PUott::l(!~r !luckbr..a.c~ 8nd whei:ls Prairies proved to be sturdy and re­ 12 Whlsl1e9 Srmdbox or sand'dome 24 21Slrie Blal-tirod Mnger and shoe 36 33~Jumb PliOl.. r p1aJe on every western division of the Mil­ Steam locomotives10 Boiler were generally identified22 AIr pOm~ by three specifications:34 CoUP~9( ~;;dwheel air hose arrange- liable engines. In time they were used 11 CoOUrtg pipes 23 011..0 W'leoJs 35 Fre,n! b:)l!a: b(..ac~ waukee Road. Working in twos and ment, type and class. ~Jumb on every western division of the Mil­ 12 Whlsl1e 24 Sll:1e rod 36 .. r p1aJe threes, the Prairies could move heavy SteamIn the locomotivesUnited States werethe generallyWhyte system, identifiedwhich bygives threethe specifications:number of a wheellocomotive's arrange­ freightwaukeetrains Road.up Workingsteep inmountain twos and pilotment,wheels, type anddriving class.Wheels and trailing wheels, was used to specify wheel arrange­ In the United States the Whyte system, which gives the number of a locomotive's grades.threes, the Prairies could move heavy ment. Using this system, the locomotive in the drawing above would be identified as a 2-8-2.pilot wheels, driving Wheels and trailing wheels, was used to specify wheel arrange­ freight1912: ThetrainsMikado up steep mountain grades. ment.Locomotives Using thiswere system,also theidentified locomotiveby type. in theFor drawingexample, abovea locomotive would be withidentifieda 2-8"2 as a But mountain operations called wheel2-8-2.arrangement was known as a Mikado-probably because this type~ of engine for a 1912:still bigger Thelocomotive. Mikado The Mil­ was firstLocomotivesdesigned forwereuse alsoin Japanidentifiedin theby type.late 1890s. For example, a locomotive with a 2-8"2 waukeeBut Roadmountainrelied operationson the 2-8-2 called wheelThe Whytearrangementsystem wasand knowntype names as a Mikado-probablywere standard throughout becausethe thisAmerican type_ of enginerail­ for a still bigger locomotive. The Mil­ roadwasindustry. first designedBut these for usewere in onlyJapanbasic in thespecifications. late 1890s. While all 2-8-2s were known Mikado type locomotive to move as Mikados,The Whyteindividual systemlocomotives and type namesof this werewheel standardarrangement throughoutand typethe Americanmight vary rail­ trainswaukeeon thatRoadpart reliedof theon linethe that2-8-2 Mikado type locomotive to move as roadto size industry.of drive Butwheels, these boilerwere onlyand otherbasic features.specifications. While all 2-8-2s were known eventually was electrified. Commonly asEach Mikados,railroad individualhas its own locomotivessystem for ofclassifying this wheelengines arrangementof the sameand typetype. mightClasses vary knowntrainsas onMikes, that partthe 2-8-2sof the hadlinethe that wereas tousually size ofidentified drive wheels,by a letter. boilerIt andis important other features.to point out that there was no stand­ sameeventuallysize driving was electrified.wheels as Commonlythe Prai­ ard industry-wideEach railroadsystem has its forownengine systemclassification. for classifyingOn enginesthe Milwaukee of the sameRoad, type.for Classesex­ ample,were ausually2-8-2 Mikadoidentifiedwas by aa classletter. LIt engine.is importantThe sameto pointtype outengine, that therehowever, was nomight stand­ rieknowntype, asbut Mikes,with athefourth 2-8-2spair hadof the same size driving wheels as the Prai­ bearda class industry-wideK on another systemline. for engine classification. On the Milwaukee Road, for ex­ drivers added. A typical Milwaukee ample,Varieties a 2-8-2within Mikadoclasses waswere a classshown L engine.by the additionThe sameof typea number engine,and/or however,letter mightto Mikadorie type,weighed but with260,000 a fourthpounds pair of thebeclass a classletter. K onThus anotheran L3 line.on the Milwaukee would show that the engine was prob­ anddriversproduced added.a Atractive typical Milwaukeeforce of ably newerVarietiesand hadwithinmore classesmodern werefeatures shownthan by thean L2-a.addition of a number and/or letter to nearlyMikado47,000 weighedpounds. 260,000 pounds theLocomotive class letter.numbers Thus anare L3also on thehelpful Milwaukeefor identification would showpurposes. that the engineMost railroads was prob­ assignedably newera certain and hadnumber more modernseries featuresto each thanengine an L2-a.class. Drawing above is from andThe producedMilwaukee a tractiveconstantly forceup­ of nearly 47,000 pounds. N ScaleLocomotivePrimer, copyright numbers 1974,are alsoKalmbach helpful Publishingfor identificationCo. Reprinted purposes.by Mostspecial railroadsper­ graded and improved its Mikes. In mission.assigned a certain number series to each engine class. Drawing above is from The Milwaukee constantly up­ N Scale Primer, copyright 1974, Kalmbach Publishing Co. Reprinted by special per­ OCTOBER,graded and1974 improved its Mikes. In mission. 11

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Michael Sol Collection Mikado "L". For more than 30 years the Mikados were the workhorses on the Milwau­ 1912, for example, the Milwaukee kee Road's freight trains. Engine 8389 is a Class L2-b Mikado 2-8-2 and is shown here Shops turned out fifty Mikados that in Mikado1927. Built "L".by ForBaldwin more thanin 1923, 30 years8389 wasthe Mikadosnot scrapped were theuntil workhorsesDecember, on1955. the TheseMilwau­ used1912,superheated for example,steam. theFifty Milwaukeemore engineskee Road'swere freighteasy to trains.build andEnginemaintain. 8389 isBy a Class1920 moreL2-b Mikadothan 10,000 2-8-2 Mikadosand is shownwere herein ofShopsthis designturned wereout fiftybuilt Mikadosby Aleo that servicein 1927.in theBuiltUnited by BaldwinStates, in and1923,in 83891923 wasthe notMilwaukee's scrapped Mikadountil December,fleet reached 1955. 500.These betweenused superheated1912 and 1914. steam.These Fiftywere more engines were easy to build and maintain. By 1920 more than 10,000 Mikados were in of this design were built by Aleo service in the United States, and in 1923 the Milwaukee's Mikado fleet reached 500. followed by 200 Mikados built by Baldwinbetweenbetween 1912 and1920 1914.and These1923. were followedDuring Worldby 200War MikadosI the Unitedbuilt by StatesBaldwinRailroad betweenAdministration 1920 and 1923.de­ signedDuringa heavy Worldduty WarMikado I the Unitedtype engine.StatesBetween Railroad1918 Administrationand 1919, 100 de­ ofsignedthe U.S.R.A. a heavypattern duty 2-8-2sMikadowere type assignedengine. toBetweenthe Milwaukee 1918 andRoad. 1919, 100 ofMany the U.S.R.A.of the Milwaukee's pattern 2-8-2sMik­ were adosassignedwere veteransto the Milwaukeeof forty yearsRoad.of serviceManywhen of theythe wereMilwaukee'sscrapped Mik­in theadosearly were1950s. veterans of forty years of service1910: whenThe Malletthey were scrapped in theAlthough early 1950s.the Mikados were ex­ cellent1910:engines, Theit Malletbecame clear that evenAlthoughmore power the wasMikadosneeded, wereespe­ ex­ ciallycellentfor pusherengines,service it becameon the clearmoun­ that tainevendivisions. more powerAccordingly was needed,the Mil­ espe­ waukeecially forordered pusher25 serviceMallet ontype theloco­ moun­ motivestain divisions.with a 2-6-6-2 Accordinglywheel arrange­ the Mil­ mentwaukeefrom orderedAleo. These 25 Malletengines typewere loco­ Prairie "K". A true veteran, Engine 5534 was built by Brooks in 1908 and remained in motives with a 2-6-6-2 wheel arrange­ service until December, 1954. This engine is representative of the 195 Class K1 2-6-0 put in service between 1910 and PrairiePrairietypes "K".used A trueby veteran,the railroad. EngineThis 5534engine was builthad by63-inch Brooksdriving in 1908wheels, and remainedweighed in 1911.mentThe frombig Aleo.Mallets Thesewere enginesthe first were 206,000servicepounds until December,and produced 1954.a Thistractive engineforce is ofrepresentative33,320 pounds. of theMost 195of Classthe Milwau­ K1 2-6-0 articulatedput in serviceengines betweenused by the1910Mil­ and kee'sPrairieK1 Prairiestypes usedwere byscrapped the railroad.between This1935 engineand had1945. 63-inch driving wheels, weighed waukee.1911. ArticulatedThe big Malletsengines werehad thetwo first 206,000 pounds and produced a tractive lorce 01 33,320 pounds. Most of the Milwau­ articulated engines used by the Mil­ kee's K1 Prairies were scrapped between 1935 and 1945. sets of cylinders and driving wheels underwaukee.a single Articulatedboiler-the engineslead hadset two ofsetsdrivers of cylinderspivoted andto allow drivingthe wheelsbig' engineunderto a takesinglecurves boiler-thein the leadtrack. set ofAlthough drivers pivotedpowerful, to theallowMallets the big' wereengineslow toand taketheir curvesmassive in theweight track. did considerable'Although powerful,damage theto Malletsroad­ beds.wereMany slow andof thetheir2-6-6-2s massive wereweight scrappeddid considerable-in the mid-1930sdamageafter to littleroad­ morebeds.than Manytwenty ofyears the of2-6-6-2sservice. were scrappedThe Milwaukee in the mid-1930sRoad's locomo­after little tivesmorehad thancome twentya long yearsway of sinceservice.the first littleThe AmericanMilwaukeemade Road'sits five-mile locomo­ debuttives inhad1850. comeBut a longeven waybigger sinceand the first little American made its five-mile Mallet "N". Designed for steep grades, the 2-6-6-2 Mallet types used by the Milwaukee faster locomotives were to join the Road were big, powerful and slow. A Class N2 engine such as 5026 was over 88 feet long. Milwaukee'sdebut in 1850.steam But rostereven biggerbefore and hadMallet57-inch "N".drivers Designedand forput steepout agrades,tractive theellort 2-6-6-2of 70,396Mallet typespounds. usedCombined by the Milwaukeeweight steamfasterfinally locomotivesgave waywereto to electricjoin the of Roadengine wereand big,tender powerfulwas overand slow.half aA millionClass N2pounds. engine Malletssuch as were5026 wasprimarily over 881eetintended long. motorsMilwaukee'sand diesel steamengines. rosterThe con­before to hadpull 57-incha 900-ton driverstrain atandspeeds put outof a6 totractive8 miles ellortper 01hour 70,396up the pounds.2.7 per Combinedcent grade weighton cludingsteamhalf finallyof the gaveMilwaukee way toRoad's electric the01 westengineside andof tenderSnoqualmie was overPass halfin a Washington,million pounds.prior Malletsto the were1914 primarilycompletion intendedof motors and diesel engines. The con­ to pull a 900-ton train at speeds of 6 to 8 miles per hour up the 2.7 per cent grade on steam history will appear in the Snoqualmie Tunnel. The Mallet's poor performance in winter cold made electrification cluding half of the Milwaukee Road's of thethe westmountain side territoriesof Snoqualmiea welcome Pass eventin Washington,for engine priorcrews. to the 1914 completion 01 December magazine. • Snoqualmie Tunnel. The Mallet's poor perlormance in winter cold made electrification steam history will appear in the 1201 the mountain territories a welcome event lor engine crews. THE DecemberMILWAUKEE magazine.ROAD MAGAZINE •

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Michael Sol Collection Q. &A. HowQ. &A.does Social Security affect Railroad Retirement bene'fits?

AboutHow40 perdoescent of Socialall railroad retirementSecuritybeneficiaries affectnow receivingRailroadan­ thoseRetirementretired annuitants bene'fits?and their nuities under the Railroad Retirement Act are also receiving, or are entitled wives paid under the special-guar­ those retired annuitants and their toAboutreceive, 40social per securitycent of allbenefits. railroadThe retirementfollowing questionsbeneficiariesand nowanswers receivingexplain an­ anty provision generally have the wives paid under the special-guar­ thenuitieseffects underof social the Railroadsecurity entitlementRetirement onActthe arerailroad also receiving,retirement or areannuities entitled same earnings restrictions as social anty provision generally have the of toretired receive,employees, social securitytheir spousesbenefits. andThesurvivors. following Alsoquestionsincluded and answersare the Rail­explain security beneficiaries, plus the added same earnings restrictions as social roadtheRetirement effects of socialBoard's securityanswers entitlementto questions onfrequently the railroadasked retirementabout the annuitieseffect restriction that they cannot be paid security beneficiaries, plus the added onofbenefits retired ofemployees,military service their spousescredits. andgenerally survivors.be Alsolarger includedunder theare regularthe Rail­ for any month in which they have restriction that they cannot be paid roadQ: WhatRetirementadjustment Board'sis answersmade in to questionsrailroad frequentlyformula. asked about the effect railroad service. If they earn more for any month in which they have theonamount benefits ofof amilitaryretired serviceemployee's credits. generallyQ: Does beeligibility larger underfor social the secu­regular than $2,400 in 1974, they will lose railroad service. If they earn more annuityQ: whenWhat headjustmentis also eligible is madefor in rityrailroadbenefits formula.have any effect On the $1 in benefits for each $2 earned in Does eligibility for social secu­ than $2,400 in 1974, they will lose socialthe securityamount benefits?of a retired employee's amountQ: of a supplemental annuity? excess of that amount, but no deduc­ $1 in benefits for each $2 earned in annuityA: Under whenthe regular he is alsoformula eligibleused for rityA: No.benefitsThe haveamount any ofeffecta supple­ On the tions are made for any month in which amount of a supplemental annuity? excess of that amount, but no deduc­ tosocialcompute securitythe benefits?annuities of most mental annuity is not affected by a earnings are $200 or less. These re­ tions are made for any month in which railroadA: retirees,Under thethe regulargeneral formulaincreases used socialA:security No. Thebenefit. amountHowever, of a supple­it is strictions do not apply to survivors earnings are $200 or less. These re­ providedto computein 1966 the(7 annuitiesper cent), of1968 most subjectmentalto annuityreduction is ifnotthe affectedannuitant by a over age 72. strictions do not apply to survivors (averagerailroad retirees,about 10 the pergeneralcent) increasesand alsosocialreceives securitya benefit.private However,pension fi­it is Q: How does the award of social over age 72. 1970provided(15 per in 1966cent) (7are pereach cent),subject 1968 nancedsubjectwholly to reductionor partly ifby thehis annuitantformer security benefits affect the payment Q: How does the award of social to (averageoffset for theaboutcomparable 10 per increasescent) and employer.also receives a private pension fi­ of railroad unemployment or sick­ nanced wholly or partly by his former security benefits affect the payment the1970retiree (15receives per cent)in hisaresocial each secu­subject Q: How is a widow's annuity ad­ ness benefits? to offset for the comparable increases employer. of railroad unemployment or sick­ rity benefit. At present, the railroad justed for eligibility for social security A: The unemployment orsickness the retiree receives in his social secu­ How is a widow's annuity ad­ ness benefits? annuity may be reduced by an aver­ benefits?Q: benefits paid by the U.S. Railroad rity benefit. At present, the railroad A: The unemployment or sickness age of about 19 per cent of the social A:justedThe forprovisions eligibility for widows'social securityan­ Retirement Board are payable only annuity may be reduced by an aver­ benefits paid by the U.S. Railroad security benefit. nuitiesbenefits?are generally similar to those to the extent that they exceed the age of about 19 per cent of the social Retirement Board are payable only Q: Were the 197110percentin­ for employeeA: The provisionsannuities. forThat widows'is, the an­ amount of social security and/or to the extent that they exceed the creases,securitythe benefit.1972 20 per cent in­ fullnuitiessocial aresecurity generallybenefit similaris deducted to those regular railroad retirement benefits Were the 197110percentin­ amount of social security and/or creasesQ: and the 1974 "pass-through" whenfor employeethe annuity annuities.is computed Thatunder is, the payable for the same days. In many creases, the 1972 20 per cent in­ regular railroad retirement benefits increases in railroad retirement an­ thefullspecial-guaranty social security benefitprovision, is deductedwhile cases, some unemployment or sick­ creases and the 1974 "pass-through" payable for the same days. In many nuities also subject to adjustment for onlywhena thepart annuityof the is socialcomputedsecurity under ness benefits still remain payable. increases in railroad retirement an­ cases, some unemployment or sick­ social security benefits? benefitthe special-guarantyis deducted when provision,the annuity while Q: Does the award of benefits nuities also subject to adjustment for ness benefits still remain payable. A: No. These increases are not is onlycomputed a partunder of thethe socialregular securitysur­ from the Veterans Administration or social security benefits? Q: Does the award of benefits subject to any such offsets. The full vivorbenefitformula. is deductedConsequently, when thein annuitymost a military retirement pension affect from the Veterans Administration or amountsA: No.of theseTheseincreases increasesare are paid not casesis computedof dual benefits,under thethe regularwidow's sur­ the amount of a railroad retirement subject to any such offsets. The full a military retirement pension affect under both programs. annuityvivor formula.is larger Consequently,when figured underin most employee annuity? the amount of a railroad retirement amountsQ: Is a wife'sof theseannuity increasesaffected are by paid thecasesregular of dualformula. benefits, the widow's A: Only if the same periods of under both programs. employee annuity? eligibility for social security benefits? annuityQ: What is largerare the whenwork figuredrestrictions under military service are used as a basis for Is a wife's annuity affected by Only if the same periods of A:Q:Yes. A wife's railroad annuity fortheretired regularrailroad formula.annuitants? the VeteransA: benefits or military pen­ eligibility for social security benefits? Q: What are the work restrictions military service are used as a basis for will be affected by a social security A: For nondisabled employees sion. However, military retirement A: Yes. A wife's railroad annuity for retired railroad annuitants? the Veterans benefits or military pen­ benefit paid to her either as a wife or and their wives paid under the regu­ pay reduces the amount of unemploy­ will be affected by a social security sion. However, military retirement on the basis of her own earnings. The lar railroadA: Forformula, nondisabledregular annuitiesemployees ment or sickness benefits in all cases, benefit paid to her either as a wife or pay reduces the amount of unemploy­ offset in a wife's annuity is similar to areandnot theirpayable wivesfor paidany undermonths thethey regu­ even though Veterans benefits do not. on the basis of her own earnings. The ment or sickness benefits in all cases, the offset in an employee annuity. worklar railroadfor a railroad formula, orregularfor the annuitieslast Q: How is the adjustment for Vet­ offset in a wife's annuity is similar to even though Veterans benefits do not. Q: What effect does eligibility for nonrailroadare not payablecompany for anythey monthsworked they erans Administration (VA) benefits the offset in an employee annuity. Q: How is the adjustment for Vet­ a social security benefit have on re­ forworkbefore forthey a railroadretired. orThe foramount the last made in the amount of a railroad re­ Q: What effect does eligibility for erans Administration (VA) benefits tirement annuities paid under the theynonrailroadearn from companyany company they workedother tirement employee annuity? a social security benefit have on re­ made in the amount of a railroad re­ overall minimum guaranty provision? thanfor abeforerailroad theyor retired.last nonrailroad The amount A: If the retired employee is paid tirement annuities paid under the tirement employee annuity? A: This guaranty provision en­ companythey earnhas fromno effect any oncompanytheir bene­ other under the regular railroad formula, overall minimum guaranty provision? sures that the total of monthly benefits fits.thanThe a restrictionsrailroad oron lastan nonrailroademployee and isA:receiving If the retireda VA benefit, employeehis israil­ paid A: This guaranty provision en­ paid to the retired employee's family supplementalcompany hasannuity no effectare onthe theirsame, bene­ roadunderretirement the regularannuity railroadwould formula,be sures that the total of monthly benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act butfits.in Theaddition, restrictionsan employee on an employeeforfeits computedand is receivingtwo ways. a VAFirst, benefit,it is hiscom­ rail­ paid to the retired employee's family will not be less than 110 per cent of hissupplementalsupplemental annuityannuity areif he theworks same, putedroad withoutretirementmilitary annuityservice, wouldand be under the Railroad Retirement Act the amount they would have received in butany inemployment addition, an coveredemployeeby forfeitsthe second,computedit is computedtwo ways. usingFirst, militaryit is com­ will not be less than 110 per cent of from the social security system on Railroadhis supplementalRetirement annuityAct ifafter he workshis service,puted butwithoutthe annuity militaryis reducedservice, byand the amount they would have received the basis of combined railroad-social closingin anydate, employmentgenerally thecoveredlast day by ofthe thesecond,percentage it is computedthat his railroadusing militaryre­ from the social security system on security earnings. Under this special theRailroadmonth followingRetirementthe Actmonth after inhis tirementservice,annuity but the isannuityincreased is reducedby the by the basis of combined railroad-social guaranty, any actual social security whichclosinghe attainsdate, generallyage 65. the last day of usetheof percentagemilitary service. that hisHowever, railroadthe re­ security earnings. Under this special benefits such individuals are entitled theQ: monthWhat arefollowingthe restrictions the monthfor in reductiontirement forannuitymilitary is increasedservice bycan the guaranty, any actual social security to are subtracted from the guaranty theirwhichsurvivors? he attainsHow age 65.do they relate neveruse ofbring militarythe service.railroad However,annuity the benefits such individuals are entitled amount. Therefore, if the employee to thoseQ: forWhatsocial are securitythe restrictionsbeneficia­ for belowreductionwhat forit wouldmilitarynormally service becan to are subtracted from the guaranty their survivors? How do they relate or his wife become entitled to social ries? withoutnever thebringuse ofthesuch railroadmilitary annuityserv­ amount. Therefore, if the employee 3ecurity benefits, their annuities will toA: thoseAll nondisabledfor social securitysurvivors beneficia­and ice.below what it would normally be or his wife become entitled to social ries? without the use of such military serv­ OCTOBER,3ecurity benefits,1974 their annuities will A: All nondisabled survivors and ice. 13 OCTOBER, 1974 13

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- - Operating Dept. EffectiveOperatingAug. 1: Dept. Robert E. Winter appointed su­ perintendentEffective Aug.air brakes,1: Milwaukee, Robert E. Winter appointed su­ Appointments Wis. perintendentCharles E. Pollock air brakes,appointed Milwaukee,as­ Milwaukee Motor Accounting Dept. sistantWis. superintendent air brakes, Charles E. Pollock appointed as­ Milwaukee, Wis. TransportationMilwaukee MotorCo. EffectiveAccountingAug. 1: Dept. sistant superintendent air brakes, Lowell J. Fossum appointed re­ Effective Aug. 16: EffectiveTransportationSept. 1: Co. Effective Aug. 1: Milwaukee,Lawrence Wis.W. Nigus appointed Thomas S. Hartnett appointed gional data manager, Cedar Rapids, Effective Aug. 16: Effective Sept. 1: Lowell J. Fossum appointed re­ assistant director of transportation assistant vice president-administra­ Iowa. Lawrence W. Nigus appointed Thomas S. Hartnett appointed gional data manager, Cedar Rapids, control center, Chicago, Ill. tion, Chicago, Ill. Roland J. Symicek appointed as­ EffectiveassistantSept. director1: of transportation assistant vice president-administra­ Iowa. Donald J. Kinsfather appointed sistant regional data manager, Min­ controlEugene center,W. Krueger Chicago, appointedIll. tion, Chicago, Ill. Roland J. Symicek appointed as­ Effective Sept. 1: director of operations, Chicago, Ill. neapolis, Minn. chief engineer of tests, Milwaukee, Donald J. Kinsfather appointed sistant regional data manager, Min­ Eugene W. Krueger appointed Lloyd L. Allen appointed assist­ Paul J. Dexheimer appointed Wis. director of operations, Chicago, Ill. neapolis, Minn. ant director of operations and driver chiefJames engineerWrecza ofappointed tests, Milwaukee,travel­ Lloyd L. Allen appointed assist­ assistant regional data manager, supervisor, Chicago, Ill. Paul J. Dexheimer appointed ingWis.engineer-trainmaster, Aberdeen ant director of operations and driver Seattle, Wash. Paula Cerny appointed adminis­ assistant regional data manager, and RockyJamesMountain Wrecza Divisions,appointedMiles travel­ supervisor, Chicago, Ill. Effective Sept. 1: trative assistant to the president, Chi­ Seattle, Wash. City,ing Mont.engineer-trainmaster, Aberdeen Paula Cerny appointed adminis­ Terry S. Kleist appointed assist­ cago, Ill. Effective Sept. 1: andJames RockyC. MountainBrophy appointedDivisions, Milescar trative assistant to the president, Chi­ ant regional data manager, Cedar City, Mont. Robert F. Kurka appointed di­ Terry S. Kleist appointed assist­ inspection officer, Milwaukee, Wis. cago, Ill. James C. Brophy appointed car rector of safety, Chicago, IlJ. Rapids, Iowa. Effective Sept. 16: Robert F. Kurka appointed di­ ant regional data manager, Cedar F. G. "Francis" Cleland ap­ Melvin R. Picht appointed assist­ inspectionPhillip A.officer,Marbut Milwaukee,appointed Wis. rector of safety, Chicago, IlJ. Rapids, Iowa. Effective Sept. 16: pointed manager, South Dakota op­ ant regional data manager, Milwau­ freight service inspector, Seattle, F. G. "Francis" Cleland ap­ Melvin R. Picht appointed assist­ Phillip A. Marbut appointed erations, Chamberlain, S. D. kee, Wis. Wash. pointed manager, South Dakota op­ ant regional data manager, Milwau­ freight service inspector, Seattle, erations, Chamberlain, S. D. kee, Wis. Wash.Ignatius Bulowicz, sheet metal worker, Milwaukee, Wis., retired July 31. Ignatius Bulowicz, sheet metal worker,Maurice Milwaukee,P. Burns, Wis.,manager-pas­ retired July Retirements senger31. services, Chicago, II!., retired June Maurice20. P. Burns, manager-pas­ Retirements sengerR. J. Burns,services, agent-operator,Chicago, 111., Bag­retired Applications Reported During July-August 1974 ley,JuneIowa, 20. retired Aug. 26. CharlesR. J. Burns,F. Buzicky, agent-operator,foreman, 81.Bag­ ley, Iowa, retired Aug. 26. JosephApplicationsJ. Adamczewski, Reportedelectri­ DuringEdgar July-AugustH. Berry, switchman, 1974 Ta­ Paul, Minn., retired Nov. 1973. Charles F. Buzicky, foreman, SI. cian, Milwaukee, Wis., retired June 28. coma, Wash., retired Feb. 12. Fairman Campbell, roadmaster, Paul, Minn., retired Nov. 1973. GuyeJosephAllen, J. Adamczewski,Jr., attendant, Chica­ electri­ GeorgeEdgarBihun, H. Berry,carman, SWitchman,Chicago, Ta­ Red Wing, Minn., retired June 26. go,cian,III., Milwaukee,retired June Wis.,1973. retired June 28. TJI.,coma,retired Wash.,May retired31. Feb. 12. JewellFairmanM. Campbell, Campbell,chief roadclerk,master, Red Wing, Minn., retired June 26. LeonardGuye Allen,J. Allorie, Jr., attendant,section Chica­la­ KnuteGeorgeBjerkeset, Bihun, carman,carman, Chicago,Taco­ Seattle, Wash., retired June 28. borer,go, III.,MerriIl, retiredWis., Juneretired 1973.July 7. ma,TJI.,Wash., retiredretired May June31. 28. A.JewellL. Capra, M. Campbell,freight car inspector,chief clerk, DavidLeonardM. Amerman, J. Allorie,brakeman, section la­ HaroldKnuteJ. Bjerkeset,Blair, conductor, carman,Janes­ Taco­ Chicago,Seattle, III., Wash.,retired retiredJune June30. 28. JanesviIle,borer, MerriIl,Ind., retiredWis., retiredJuly 10. July 7. ville,ma,Ind., Wash.,retired retiredJune June28. 28. PeterA. L. J.Capra,Church, freightfreight car inspector,claim EdgarDavidAnderson, M. Amerman,electrician, brakeman,Mil­ HarryHaroldA. J.Blair, Blair,bridge conductor,and build­ Janes­ adjuster,Chicago,Chicago, III., retiredII!., retiredJune 30.July 19. waukee,JanesviIle,Wis., Ind.,retired retiredAug. July16. 10. ingville,foreman, Ind., retiredPerry, JuneIowa, 28.retired June DonaldPeter W.J. Church,Clemmons, freightconduc­ claim R.EdgarO. Anderson, Anderson,section electrician,foreman, Mil­ 28. Harry A. Blair, bridge and build­ tor,adjuster,Portage, Chicago,Wis., retired IlL, retiredJune 26.July 19. Charleswaukee,City, Wis.,Iowa, retiredretired Aug.Aug. 16.10. ingPeter foreman,J. Blotsky, Perry, Iowa,section retiredlaborer, June JamesDonaldR. Courter,W. Clemmons,track laborer, conduc­ RomeR. O. Baker,Anderson,section sectionforeman, foreman, McIntosh,28. S. D., retired May 31. Bedford,tor, Portage,Ind., retiredWis., retiredNov. 1973.June 26. Bedford,CharlesInd., City,retired Iowa, Julyretired15. Aug. 10. DahlPeterC. J.Bogert, Blotsky,engineer, section laborer,La­ WayneJamesO. R. Crigler,Courter,troIley track laborer,fore­ RusselRomeO. Baker,Bakkum, sectioncashier, foreman,La­ Crosse,Mcintosh,Wis., S.retired D., retiredMay May3. 31. man,Bedford,Tacoma, Ind.,Wash., retiredretired Nov. July1973.5. Crosse,Bedford,Wis., Ind.,retired retiredJune July28. 15. FrankDahl F.C. Born,Bogert,locomotive engineer,engi­ La­ S.WayneA. Disher, O. telegrapher,Crigler, troIleyWinona, fore­ ClarenceRussel E.O. Barry,Bakkum,track cashier,patroler, La­ neer,Crosse,Chicago, Wis., 111.,retiredretired MayJune 3. 29. Minn.,man, retiredTacoma,June Wash.,30. retired July 5. TerreCrosse,Haute, Wis.,Ind., retiredretired JuneMay 28.26. JamesFrankK. F.Bourne, Born, locomotiveclerk, Chica­ engi­ ThelmaS. A. Disher,F. Doyle, telegrapher,clerk, Chicago, Winona, JohnClarenceBatch, E.section Barry,laborer, track patroler,Aber­ go,neer,IlL, retiredChicago,July 111.,31. retired June 29. IJI.,Minn.,retired retiredJuly June19. 30. deen,TerreS. Haute,D., retired Ind.,July retired5. May 26. JohnJamesA. Bowen,K. Bourne,conductor, clerk, Mai­Chica­ WilliamThelmaJ. F.Driscoll, Doyle, clerk,wheel Chicago,press ElvittJohn Bates,Batch, sectiongeneral laborer,foreman, Aber­ den,go,Wash., IlL, retiredretired JulyJune 31.28. operator,IJI., retiredMilwaukee, July 19.Wis., retired July Cedardeen,Rapids, S. D., retiredIowa, retiredJuly 5. July 1. StanleyJohn A.F. Bowen,Boyle, clerk, conductor,Chicago, Mai­ 31. William J. Driscoll, wheel press TaylorElvitt JohnBates, Beck,generalengineer, foreman, II!.,den,retired Wash.,July retired31. June 28. operator,Walter Milwaukee,A. Droese, Wis.,assistant retiredgen­ July Madison,Cedar Rapids,S. D., retiredIowa, Juneretired2. July 1. DominicStanleyA. F.Brunette, Boyle, clerk,locomotive Chicago, eral31.foreman, Milwaukee, Wis., retired WalterTaylorL. JohnBecker, Beck,section engineer,fore­ engineer,IlL, retiredMilwaukee, July 31. Wis., retired June June 28.Walter A. Droese, assistant gen­ man,Madison,Westport, S. D.,S. retiredD., retired JuneJuly 2. 12. 10. Dominic A. Brunette, locomotive eralDonald foreman,A. Milwaukee,Dunning, Wis.,regional retired VernonWalter Beitz,L. Becker,section sectionlaborer, fore­ engineer,Armour Milwaukee,Bruning, Wis.,section retiredfore­ June dataJunemanager, 28. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, re­ Fondman,du Westport,Lac, Wis., S. retiredD., retiredJune July28. 12. man,10. Wagner, S. D., retired July 12. tired DonaldJune 25. A. Dunning, regional FrankVernonBenjamin, Beitz, sectionroundhouse laborer, FranklinArmourH. Bruning,Bublitz, switchman,section fore­ dataThomas manager,M. Edwardson,Cedar Rapids, janitor,Iowa, re­ laborer,Fond duChicago, Lac, Wis.,II!., retired June 28.29. Portage,man, Wagner,Wis., retired S. D., Juneretired26. July 12. Milwaukee,tired June Wis.,25. retired July 1. Frank Benjamin, roundhouse Franklin H. Bublitz, switchman, Thomas M. Edwardson, janitor, 14laborer, Chicago, IlL, retired June 29. Portage, Wis., retired June 26. THE Milwaukee,MILWAUKEE Wis.,ROAD retiredMAGAZINE July 1. 14 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE

Michael Sol Collection Taking part in a recent display of new Milwaukee Road com­ the Milwaukee Road, and Lois J. Geister, executive director of muter coaches in Chicago, III., were (left to right) Deborah the Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District (NWSMTD), Kraai,Takingsecretary part in ina therecentMilwaukee display Road'sof new PublicMilwaukeeRelations Road andcom­ Forty-onethe Milwaukeenew passenger Road, and coachesLois J. Geister,are being executiveadded directorto the of Advertisingmuter coachesDepartment; in Chicago,Milton III.,Pikarsky, were chairman(left to right)of the DeborahChi­ commuterthe Northwestcar fleet Suburbanwhich is owned Mass byTransitNWSMTD Districtand NORTRAN(NWSMTD), cagoKraai,Transit secretaryAuthority; in theNorman MilwaukeeW. Fesmire,Road's Publicgeneral Relationsmanager and andForty-oneoperated newby thepassengerMilwaukee coachesRoad on areits suburbanbeing addedChicago to the of Advertisingthe Railway Department;Division of Miltonthe Budd Pikarsky,Company, chairmanPhiladelphia; of the Chi­ lines,commuterEach weekday car fleet 73whichMilwaukee is ownedRoad by NWSMTDtrains furnish and NORTRANapprox­ Josephcago DiJohn,Transit Authority;executive directorNorman ofW.the Fesmire,North Suburbangeneral managerMass imatelyand operated30,000 ridesby thefor Milwaukeecommuters Roadin onthe its greatersuburbanChicago Chicago Transitof theDistrict Railway(NORTRAN); Division ofWorthington the Budd Company,L. Smith, presidentPhiladelphia;of area.lines, Each weekday 73 Milwaukee Road trains furnish approx­ Joseph DiJohn, executive director of the North Suburban Mass imately 30,000 rides for commuters in the greater Chicago Transit District (NORTRAN); Worthington L. Smith, president of area. Vernon A. Eggebraten, section Paul G. Goeser, section laborer, Chester I. Harp, engine watch­ foreman, Madison, S. D" retired June Menasha, Wis., retired July 5. man, Davenport, Iowa, retired June 30. 21. Vernon A. Eggebraten, section WalterPaul R.G. Gradt,Goeser,engineer, section Elgin,laborer, JamesChesterA. Hartery,I. Harp,clerk, engineSeattle, watch­ man, Davenport, Iowa, retired June 30. foreman,Joseph Madison,A. Eliason, S. D"road retiredmaster, June Ill.,Menasha,retired Aug. Wis.,21. retired July 5. Wash., retired June 28. 21. engineer, Elgin, James A. Hartery, clerk, Seattle, Montevideo, Minn., retired June 30. RichardWalterG. R.Graham, Gradt, district sales Otto H. Hartung, clerk, Chicago, Joseph A. Eliason, road master, Wash., retired June 28. Robert M. Emerson, agent, Wi­ manager,Ill., retiredSan Aug.Francisco, 21. Cal., retired Ill., retired June 28. Montevideo, Minn., retired June 30, Otto H. Hartung, clerk, Chicago, nona, Minn" retired May 24. June Richard30. G. Graham, district sales William R. Hein, section fore­ Ill., retired June 28. CurtisRobertW. M.Esbrook, Emerson,brakeman, agent, Wi­ manager, San Francisco, Cal., retired man, Horicon, Wis., retired June 28. George E. Gray, roadmaster, section fore­ Milwaukee,nona, Minn"Wis., retiredretired MayJune 24.29, June 30. CarltonWilliamL. Heinold,R. Hein, chief metal­ Green Bay, Wis., retired July 31. man, Horicon, Wis., retired June 28. MichaelCurtis F.W. Feeney,Esbrook,switchman. brakeman, George E. Gray, roadmaster, lurgist, Milwaukee, Wis., retired June Henry A. Gray, chauffeur, Ben­ Carlton L. Heinold, chief metal­ Madison,Milwaukee,Wis" Wis.,retired retiredAug. June2. 29, Green Bay, Wis., retired July 31. 30. senville, Ill., retired Dec. 1972, lurgist, Milwaukee, Wis., retired June MichaelMichaelA. F.Feist, Feeney,Jr., switchman.caboose John L. Heller, section foreman, R.HenryE. Gray, A. Gray,roadmaster, chauffeur,Ottum­ Ben­ 30. man,Madison,Aberdeen, Wis" S.retiredD" retired Aug. June2. 2. senville, Ill., retired Dec. 1972, Babcock, Wis., retired July 7, Michael A. Feist, Jr., caboose wa, Iowa, retired June 30. KennethJohn L. R.Heller,Hetzer, sectionlocomotive foreman, Henry J. Ferkans, chauffeur, Mil­ R. E. Gray, roadmaster, Ottum­ man, Aberdeen, S. D" retired June 2. Percy K. Gregory, locomotive engineer,Babcock,Minneapolis, Wis., retiredMinn., July 7, retired waukee, Wis" retired Aug, 15, wa, Iowa, retired June 30. Henry J. Ferkans, chauffeur, Mil­ engineer, Missoula, Mont., retired May June Kenneth30. R. Hetzer, locomotive Leo J. Fiscus, switchman, Madi­ Percy K. Gregory, locomotive engineer, Minneapolis, Minn., retired waukee, Wis" retired Aug, 15, 24. Earl R. Hobenadel, assistant car son, Wis., retired July 12, engineer, Missoula, Mont., retired May June 30. Leo J. Fiscus, switchman, Madi­ Eleanor C. Griffin, clerk, Chicago, foreman, Milwaukee, Wis., retired June James W. Flood, engineer, Mil­ 24. Earl R. Hobenadel, assistant car son, Wis., retired July 12, Ill., retired Aug. 2. 30. waukee, Wis" retired March 9. Eleanor C. Griffin, clerk, Chicago, foreman, Milwaukee, Wis., retired June James W. Flood, engineer, Mil­ Michael J. Gucciardo, assistant W. T. Hogan, operator, Dubuque, Virgil B. Franklano, conductor, Ill., retired Aug. 2. 30. waukee, Wis" retired March 9. foreman, Janesville, Wis" retired Oct. Iowa, retired June 30. St. Paul, Minn., retired June 25, operator, Dubuque, 1973.Michael J. Gucciardo, assistant EarlW. T.Holman, Hogan, conductor, Mo­ PearlVirgilJ. Freund,B. Franklano,chief rate conductor,clerk, Iowa, retired June 30. St. Paul, Minn., retired June 25, foreman,Victor L. Janesville,Hall, carpenter, Wis" retiredAustin, Oct. bridge, S. D., retired March 28. Milwaukee, Wis" retired June 28, 1973. Earl Holman, conductor, Mo­ Pearl J. Freund, chief rate clerk, Minn., retired June 28. Gilbert Howe, section foreman, Oliver A. Fulkerson, telegrapher, Cheneyville,bridge, S. D.,III., retiredretired MarchJune 28. Milwaukee, Wis" retired June 28, EdwardVictor L.H. Hall,Hamacher, carpenter,bureau Austin, Tacoma, Wash., retired June 28. Minn., retired June 28. JosephGilbertE. Howe,Hoyer, sectionassistant foreman,car MichaelOliver A.J. Fulkerson,Gallagher, telegrapher,clerk, St. head-suspense claims, Chicago, Ill., re­ Cheneyville, III., retired June 28. Edward H. Hamacher, bureau foreman, Savanna, Ill., retired July 31. Paul,Tacoma,Minn" Wash.,retired retiredJuly 5.June 28. tired June 28. Joseph E. Hoyer, assistant car head-suspense claims, Chicago, Ill., re­ Ralph Huff, section laborer, Avery, Michael J. Gallagher, clerk, St. James A. Hamilton, engineer, foreman, Savanna, Ill., retired July 31. John S. Gates, chief clerk, Seattle, tired June 28. Idaho, retired Jan. 12. Wash.,Paul, retiredMinn" Juneretired30. July 5. Savanna, Ill., retired June 30. Ralph Huff, section laborer, Avery, James A. Hamilton, engineer, William A. Huffman, section WilliamJohn S.N. Gates,Girdley, chief chiefclerk, clerk,Seattle, Eugene E. Hammer, sales repre­ Idaho, retired Jan. 12. Savanna, Ill., retired June 30. foreman, Morton, Wash., retired June Bedfocd,Wash., Ind.,retiredretired June 30.June 30. sentative, Chicago, Ill., retired June 28. 28. William A. Huffman, section Eugene E. Hammer, sales repre­ LouisWilliamG. Glasnapp, N. Girdley,section chieffore­ clerk, R. C. Hammer, section foreman, foreman,E. Hughes, Morton,agent-operator, Wash., retiredWest June sentative, Chicago, Ill., retired June 28. man,Bedfocd,Oshkosh, Ind.,Wis., retiredretired JuneJune 30. 28. Olive, Iowa, retired July 8, Dana,28. Ind., retired July 5. Louis G. Glasnapp, section fore­ R. C. Hammer, section foreman, E. Hughes, agent-operator, West OCTOBER,man, Oshkosh,1974 Wis., retired June 28. Olive, Iowa, retired July 8, Dana, Ind., retired July 5. 15

OCTOBER, 1974 15 Michael Sol Collection Ricardo Lopez, section laborer, Davenport, Iowa, retired Nov. 1973. TheodoreRicardo Lopez,E. Lorenz, section agent,laborer, Spaulding,Davenport,Ill., Iowa,retired retiredJuly 31.Nov. 1973. ClarenceTheodoreLovell, E. switchman,Lorenz, Siouxagent, City,Spaulding,Iowa, retired Ill., retiredJune July28. 31. WilliamClarenceH. Lovell,Lunde, switchman,carman, Aus­ Sioux tin,City,Minn., Iowa,retired retiredJuly June12. 28. HaynardWilliamA. H.Lutz, Lunde,retarder carman,oper­ Aus­ ator,tin, Milwaukee,Minn., retiredWis., Julyretired 12. June 25. FrankHaynardJ. MacClellan, A. Lutz, retarderchief clerk, oper­ Seattle,ator, Milwaukee,Wash., retired Wis.,Feb. retired20. June 25. F. FrankA. Madsen, J. MacClellan,engineer, Sioux chiefCity, clerk, Iowa,Seattle,retired Wash.,June retired29. Feb. 20. GeorgeF. A. Madsen,A. Malinoff, engineer,hostler Siouxand City, stationeryIowa, retiredfireman, JuneHarlowton, 29. Mont., This red, yellow and gray Milwaukee Road passenger coach took an unusual route as retiredGeorgeJune 21. A. Malinoff, hostler and it passed through the streets of Kenosha, Wis., recently. The retired coach was on its stationeryAngelo Mancinie,fireman, Harlowton,track foreman, Mont., wayThisto red,become yellowpart andof graya new Milwaukeerestaurant Roadlocated passengeron the coachsite of tooka former an unusualNorth Shoreroute as Racine,retiredWis., Juneretired 21. June 28. passengerit passedstation. throughThe the 87-footstreets longof Kenosha,car was Wis.,built recently.by Milwaukee The retiredRoad coachshop forceswas onat its Angelo Mancinie, track foreman, Milwaukee,way to becomeWis., in part1947 ofand a newwas restaurantrecently sold locatedto Spaghetti on the siteFactory of a Ltd.former North Shore Earl A. Marquardt, heavy fire passenger station. The 87-foot long car was built by Milwaukee Road shop forces at boxman,Racine,Tomah, Wis., retiredWis., retiredJune 28.June 28. Milwaukee, Wis., in 1947 and was recently sold to Spaghetti Factory Ltd. RussellEarl A.W. Marquardt,Marr, crane operator,heavy fire Stanley A. Hunter, stockman, Nicholas D. Kosta, sales represent­ boxman, Tomah, Wis., retired June 28. Milwaukee, Wis., retired Aug. 15. ative, Minneapolis, Minn., retired June Manilla, Iowa, retired Dec. 1973. Russell W. Marr, crane operator, RaymondStanley N.A. Jacobs,Hunter,electrician, stockman, 28. Nicholas D. Kosta, sales represent­ L. B. McBride, section foreman, Manilla, Iowa, retired Dec. 1973. Milwaukee,Milwaukee,Wis., Wis.,retired retiredJuly Aug.12. 15. ative,Harry Minneapolis,P. Krystal, Minn.,pipefitter, retiredChi­ June Deer Lodge, Mont., retired Aug. 2. L. B. McBride, section foreman, OrvilleRaymondB. Jacquet,N. Jacobs,chauffeur, electrician, cago,28. 111., retired June 28. John A. McElroy, yardmaster, Deer Lodge, Mont., retired Aug. 2. Milwaukee,Milwaukee,Wis., Wis.,retired retiredJan. July23. 12. KennethHarry P.H. Krystal,Kunz, pipefitter,car clerk, Chi­ Miles City, Mont., retired may 10. John A. McElroy, yardmaster, EdOrvilleJ. Jaworski, B. Jacquet,carman, Milwau­chauffeur, Madison,cago, IlL,Wis., retiredretired JuneJuly 28. 31. P. B. McFadden, switchman, Miles City, Mont., retired may 10. kee,Milwaukee,Wis., retired Wis.,July retired12. Jan. 23. HermanKennethC. H.Labrenz, Kunz, carsection clerk, Crete, Ill., retired May 23. OscarEd J.C. Jaworski,Jensen, assistant carman, bureauMilwau­ foreman,Madison,Wisconsin Wis., retiredDells, JulyWis., 31.retired DonaldP. B. McGuire,McFadden,carpenter, switchman, head,kee, Chicago,Wis., retiredIll., retiredJuly 12.Aug. 26. June 28.Herman C. Labrenz, section Perry,Crete,Iowa, Ill., retiredretired MayMarch 23. 15. EdwardOscar L.C. Johnson,Jensen, assistantlaborer, bureauAb­ foreman,Rocco J.WisconsinLaGrand, Dells,check-clerk, Wis., retired F.DonaldR. Mcintyre, McGuire,section carpenter,laborer, erdeen,head, S.Chicago,D .. retired Ill., retiredJune 28. Aug. 26. Chicago,June 28.Ill., retired June 28. JudithPerry,Gap, Iowa,Mont., retiredretired MarchApril 15.19. EllisEdwardL. Johnson, L. Johnson,section laborer,laborer, Ab­ HermundRocco J. Larsen,LaGrand,time check-clerk,revisor, CharlesF. R. W.Mcintyre,Melaney, sectionconductor, laborer, Parkston.erdeen, S. DD.... retiredretired JuneJune 28.28. DeerChicago,Lodge, 111.,Mont., retiredretired June Aug.28. 2. MilesJudithCity, Gap,Mont., Mont.,retired retiredMay April23. 19. WilliamEllis L.H. Johnson,Johnson, sectionswitchman, laborer, StanleyHermundC. Larsen, Larsen,section time revisor,fore­ CharlesCharlesK. W.McLaren, Melaney,yardmaster, conductor, Menominee,Parkston. S.Mich., D .. retiredretired JuneJuly 28.5. man,DeerFox Lodge,Lake, Mont.,111., retired retiredJuly Aug.12. 2. SiouxMilesFalls, City,S. Mont.,D., retired retiredAug. May2. 23. CharlesWilliamR. H.Jones, Johnson,carman, switchman,Ben­ ArnoStanleyR. Lau,C. Larsen,section sectionforeman, fore­ EmmettCharlesMelvin, K. McLaren,conductor, yardmaster,Mitch­ Menominee, Mich., retired July 5. senville, Ill., retired June 29. Menasha,man, FoxWis., Lake,retired 111., Julyretired5. July 12. ell,SiouxS. D., Falls,retired S. D.,May retired11. Aug. 2. Charles R. Jones, carman, Ben­ Arno R. Lau, section foreman, Bernard A. Karr, yard clerk, Aber­ Ira E. Lawlyes, section laborer, JohnEmmettB. Menzia, Melvin,lampman, conductor,Aber­ Mitch­ senville, IlL, retired June 29. Menasha, Wis., retired July 5. deen, S. D., retired May 31. Terre Haute, Ind., retired June 28. deen,ell, S. D., retiredretired MayJune 11.28. Bernard A. Karr, yard clerk, Aber­ Ira E. Lawlyes, section laborer, Theo L. Katras, janitor, Chicago, Wilmer C. Layman, conductor, John B. Menzia, lampman,carman, Aber­St. deen, S. D., retired May 31. Terre Haute, Ind., retired June 28. Walter F. Meihofer, IIJ., retired Feb. 1973. Chicago, Ill., retired July 31. Paul,deen,Minn., S. D.,retired retiredJune June1. 28. EwellTheo N.L. Katras,King, clerk,janitor, Seattle,Chicago, WillardWilmerJ. C. Leach,Layman,roundhouse conductor, Walter F. Meihofer, carman, St. IIJ., retired Feb. 1973. Chicago, Ill., retired July 31. Paul A. Meyer, section laborer, Wash., retired June 28. clerk, Sioux City, Iowa, retired Aug 13. Lenark,Paul, Minn.,Ill., retired retiredJune June28. 1. W.EwellS. King,N. King,agent. clerk,Wabasha, Seattle, H.WillardG. Lee, J.assistant Leach,agent, roundhouseAlbert Paul A. Meyer, section laborer, Wash., retired June 28. clerk, Sioux City, Iowa, retired Aug 13. Maurice J. Miller, pump repair­ Minn., retired June 29. City, Iowa, retired July 26. man,Lenark,Minneapolis, Ill., retiredMinn., Juneretired 28. July W. S. King, sectionagent. foreman,Wabasha, H. G. Lee, assistant agent, Albert E. A. Kinnetz, Raymond E. Lehman, yard clerk, 15. Maurice J. Miller, pump repair­ Grafton,Minn., Iowa,retiredretired June 29.Aug. 7. St.City,Paul, Iowa,Minn., retiredretired JulyJune 26.28. man, Minneapolis, Minn., retired July section foreman, O'Neil G. Miller, electrician, Har­ AlfredE. A. A.Kinnetz,Kirchoff, chauffeur, EdgarRaymondA. Lemke, E. Lehman,cashier, yardBen­ clerk, 15. Grafton, Iowa, retired Aug. 7. St. Paul, Minn., retired June 28. lowton, Mont., retii'ed June 28. Milwaukee, Wis., retired July 5. senville, Ill., retired June 28. O'Neil G. Miller, electrician, Har­ Alfred A. Kirchoff, chauffeur, cashier, Ben­ Elmer F. Milz, boilermaker, Ben­ John J. Kleewein, carman, Mil­ HaydonEdgar T.A.Levesque, Lemke, locomotive lowton, Mont., retii'ed June 28. Milwaukee, Wis., retired July 5. senville, Ill., retired June 28. senville, 111., retired June 28. waukee, Wis., retired June 28. engineer, Three Forks, Mont., retired Elmer F. Milz, boilermaker, Ben­ OliverJohn H.J. Knauf,Kleewein,section carman,laborer, Mil­ May Haydon1971. T. Levesque, locomotive Grace Minor, secretary, Chicago, Ill.,senville,retired 111.,June retired28. June 28. Wausau,waukee,Wis., Wis.,retired retiredJune June28. 28. engineer,Donald L.ThreeLewis, Forks,section Mont.,laborer, retired Oliver H. Knauf, section laborer, May 1971. C.GraceV. Monteon, Minor,clerk, secretary,Mason Chicago,City, Francis B. Koch, switchman, LaCrosse, Wis., retired June 28. 111., retired June 28. Janesville,Wausau, Wis.,Wis., retiredretired AprilJune 28.25. ConradDonaldO. L.Lien, Lewis,section sectionlaborer, laborer, Iowa, retired June 2. Francis B. Koch, switchman, LaCrosse, Wis., retired June 28. V.C.W. V. Monteon,Montgomery, clerk,brakeman, Mason City, Franklin R. Koch, storekeeper, Minneapolis, Minn., retired July 12. Iowa, retired June 2. Milwaukee,Janesville, Wis.,Wis., retiredretiredJune April28. 25. FrankConradM. O.Limberg, Lien, sectionSWitchman, laborer, DesMoines, Iowa, retired July 18. V. W. Montgomery, brakeman, RhinehartFranklin Koch,R. Koch,carman, storekeeper,Ta­ LaCrosse,Minneapolis,Wis., Minn.,retired Juneretired29. July 12. Gilbert C. Morgan, section fore­ DesMoines, Iowa, retired July 18. coma,Milwaukee,Wash., retiredWis., retiredJune 28.June 28. R.FrankM. Lincoln, M. Limberg,chief clerk, SWitchman,Du­ man, Coast Division, retired July 15. Gilbert C. Morgan, section fore­ DonaldRhinehartG. Koepke, Koch, agent-oper­carman, Ta­ buque,LaCrosse,Iowa, Wis.,retired retiredMay June31. 29. Helen Mundinger, statistical man, Coast Division, retired July 15. ator,coma,Wisconsin Wash.,Dells, retiredWis., Juneretired 28. June RexR. E.M. Lincoln,Logan, conductor,chief clerk,Al­ Du­ clerk, Chicago, 111., retired July 12. 2. Donald G. Koepke, agent-oper­ berton,buque,Mont., Iowa,retired retiredJuly May4. 31. JohnHelenE. Muntner,Mundinger,conductor, statisticalMil­ clerk, Chicago, Ill., retired July 12. ator,Rosella WisconsinA. Komiskey, Dells, Wis.,clerk-steno. retired June HenryRex E.M. Logan,Lomax, conductor,clerk, North Al­ waukee, Wis., retired July 11. Tomah,2. Wis., retired June 7. Bend,berton,Wash., Mont.,retired retiredAug. July23. 4. NormanJohn E.H. Muntner,Muntner, conductor,brakeman, Mil­ MerleRosellaE. A.Koopman, Komiskey,blacksmith clerk-steno. JosephHenryR. M.Lopach, Lomax,machinist clerk, Northin­ Milwaukee,waukee, Wis.,Wis., retiredretired JulyMay 11. 23. mechanic,Tomah, Wis.,Tomah, retiredWis., Juneretired 7. June spector,Bend, Harlowton,Wash., retiredMont., Aug.retired 23. May JohnNormanP. Murray, H. Muntner,section foreman,brakeman, 28. Merle E. Koopman, blacksmith 1973.Joseph R. Lopach, machinist in­ Mellette,Milwaukee,S. D., Wis.,retired retiredJuly 31.May 23. mechanic, Tomah, Wis., retired June spector, Harlowton, Mont., retired May John P. Murray, section foreman, 1628. 1973. THE Mellette,MILWAUKEE S. D., retiredROAD JulyMAGAZINE 31.

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Michael Sol Collection Antonio C. Rivas, laborer, Ben­ Gilbert M. Tenpas, mac h i n i s t Agreement made on senville, Ill., retired June 28. helper, Chicago, Ill., retired Feb. 27. Agreement made on MargaretAntonioC. C.Rodgers, Rivas, timekeeper,laborer, Ben­ W.GilbertM. Threatt, M. Tenpas,laborer, macMinneap­ h i n i s t Crew change points Chicago,senville,IlL, Ill.,retired retiredJuly June5. 28. olis,helper,Minn., Chicago,retired Ill.,July retired28. Feb. 27. Margaret C. Rodgers, timekeeper, WillisW. M.J. Tiebar,Threatt,laborer, laborer,Monona, Minneap­ CrewOperating changeunions and the pointsMilwau­ Everett Rohrbacher, electrician, Milwaukee,Chicago, IlL,Wis., retiredretired JulyJune 5. 28. Iowa,olis, retiredMinn.,May retired31. July 28. kee Road have reached an agreement Operating unions and the Milwau­ EmeryEverettL. Rohrbacher,Roland, engineer electrician,aid, E.WillisB. Tillman, J. Tiebar,section laborer,laborer, Monona, permitting a shift in train and engine Milwaukee, Wis., retired June 28. Iowa, retired May 31. kee Road have reached an agreement Minneapolis, Minn., retired July 12. Bird Island, Minn., retired July 15. crew change locations in the states Emery L. Roland, engineer aid, E. B. Tillman, section laborer, permitting a shift in train and engine Elmer Rosenbeck, section fore­ Stanley J. Trousdale, switchman, of Washington and Idaho. man,Minneapolis,Portsmouth, Minn.,Iowa, retiredretired JulyJuly 12.1. Savanna,Bird Island,Ill., retired Minn.,Aug. retired9. July 15. crew change locations in the states Implementation of the plan began EverettElmerR. Rosenbeck,Ruegamer, locomotivesection fore­ HenryStanleyC. J.Dfken, Trousdale,brakeman, switchman,Mil­ of Washington and Idaho. on Nov. 1. CleElum and Malden, engineer,man, Portsmouth,Three Forks, Iowa,Mont., retiredretired July 1. waukee,Savanna,Wis., Ill.,retired retiredJune Aug.28. 9. Wash.,Implementationand Avery, ofIdaho, the planwill beganbe June Everett22. R. Ruegamer, locomotive E. HenryV. DIver, C. machinist,Dfken, brakeman,Deer Lodge, Mil­ eliminatedon Nov. as1. pointsCleElumat which and Malden,crews engineer,Vincent ThreeH. Rundgren, Forks, Mont.,cashier, retired Mont.,waukee,retired Wis.,July retired31. June 28. Wash., and Avery, Idaho, will be June 22. E. V. DIver, machinist, Deer Lodge, are changed. St. Maries, Idaho, will Chicago, II!., retired July 31. Diodato Vannucci, yardman, Mil­ eliminated as points at which crews Vincent H. Rundgren, cashier, Mont., retired July 31. replace Malden as a crew change Stanley Ruszewicz, carpenter, waukee, Wis., retired Jan. 3. are changed. St. Maries, Idaho, will Chicago, 111., retired July 31. Diodato Vannucci, yardman, Mil­ terminal, and Othello, Wash., and Chicago, Ill., retired May 31. Walter F. Vondohlen, switch­ EinoStanleyJ. Salo, Ruszewicz,car foreman, Everett,carpenter, man,waukee,Davenport, Wis., retiredIowa, retiredJan. 3.July 15. Alberton,replace Mont.,Maldenwill as remaina crewas changecrew terminal, and Othello, Wash., and Wash.,Chicago,retired Ill., Augretired11. May 31. TheresaWalterT. F.Wall, Vondohlen,timekeeper, switch­Chi­ change terminals. Eino J. Salo, car foreman, Everett, man, Davenport, Iowa, retired July 15. Alberton, Mont., will remain as crew Waldo D. Sanders, brakeman, cago, Ill., retired June 28. Wash., retired Aug 11. Theresa T. Wall, timekeeper, Chi­ change terminals. Terre Haute, Ind., retired Nov. 1972. W. H. Walter, carpenter, Chicago, Cecil M. Nagle, steel bridge erec­ JackWaldoG. Schmidt,D. Sanders,switch brakeman,tender, Ill.,cago,retired Ill.,June retired28. June 28. tor, Savanna, Ill., retired July 31. Milwaukee,Terre Haute,Wis., Ind.,retired retiredJune Nov.29. 1972. JosephW. H. Walter,D. Wanchena, carpenter, sectionChicago, KennethCecil M.D. Nagle,Natzel, steelroadmaster, bridge erec­ WalterJack G.G. Schmidt,Schmidt, switchsection tender,la­ foreman,Ill., retiredRoundup, June 28.Mont., retired June Roundup,tor, Savanna,Mont., IlL,retired retiredFeb. July1972. 31. borer,Milwaukee,Marinette, Wis.,Wis., retiredretired JuneJuly 29.31. 28. Joseph D. Wanchena, section DeloyesKennethNewsom, D. Natzel,chief cook,roadmaster,Chi­ ArmyWalterF. Schoening,G. Schmidt,carman, section la­ foreman,Martin Wangberg, Roundup, Mont.,superintendent retired June cago,Roundup,Ill., retired Mont.,June retired1973. Feb. 1972. Councilborer, Bluffs,Marinette,Iowa, Wis.,retired retiredJuly July19. 31. of28.air brakes, Milwaukee, Wis., retired MatthewsDeloyes Nowak,Newsom,lift chieftruck cook,oper­ Chi­ FredArmyC. F.Schroeder, Schoening,machinist, carman, July Martin31. Wangberg, superintendent ator,cago,Chicago, 111., retiredIll., retiredJune 1973.Dec. 1971. Bensenville,Council Bluffs,Ill., retiredIowa, retiredJune 1973. July 19. ofEldon air brakes,E. West, Milwaukee,crane Wis.,operator, retired EdwardMatthewsR. Oeftger,Nowak, liftcar truckcleaner, oper­ J. FredH. Schwartz, C. Schroeder,switchman, machinist,Mil­ Milwaukee,July 31. Wis., retired June 28. Portage,ator, Chicago,Wis., retired IlL, retiredJune 28. Dec. 1971. waukee,Bensenville,Wis., retiredIll., retiredJune June28. 1973. KeithEldonM. E.Wheldon, West, cranemachinist, operator, CarlEdwardJ. Olson, R. Oeftger,car cleaner, car cleaner,Min­ GeorgeJ. H. Schwartz,E. Secoy, switchman,assistant car Mil­ Savanna,Milwaukee,Ill., retiredWis., retiredJuly 31.June 28. neapolis,Portage,Minn., Wis., retiredretired JulyJune 12.28. foreman,waukee,Savanna, Wis., retiredIll., retiredJune 28.June 30. JosephKeith B.M.White, Wheldon,clerk, Chicago,machinist, FrankCarlW. J. O'Neill,Olson, carengineer, cleaner,Madi­ Min­ JohnGeorgeS. Sedgwick,E. Secoy, switchman,assistant car II!.,Savanna,retired JuneIll., retired28. July 31. son,neapolis,Wis., retiredMinn.,June retired28. July 12. Harlowton,foreman, Savanna,Mont., retired Ill., retiredJune June28. 30. AshleyJosephWilhite, B. White,administrative clerk, Chicago,as­ RalphFrankOsmundsen, W. O'Neill, engineer,clerk, Chi­Madi­ VernonJohn S.F. Shipley,Sedgwick,roadmaster, switchman, sistant111., retiredto vice Junepresident-operations, 28. cago,son, Ill.,Wis.,retired retiredJune June7. 28. Tacoma,Harlowton,Wash., Mont.,retired retiredJuly 31.June 28. Chicago,AshleyIll., retiredWilhite,June administrative30. as­ JamesRalphM. Osmundsen,Ostrom, crane operator,clerk, Chi­ GeorgeVernonW. F.Siegle, Shipley,machinist, roadmaster,Mil­ sistantJohn E.to Williams,vice president-operations,chief yard Bensenville,cago, IlL, retiredII!., retired JuneJune 7. 28. waukee,Tacoma,Wis., Wash.,retired retiredJuly July12. 31. clerk,Chicago,Milwaukee, Ill., retiredWis., Juneretired 30.July 31. EverettJamesE. M. Owens,Ostrom,conductor, crane operator,Ot­ MichaelGeorgeM. W.Slapczynski, Siegle, machinist,carman Mil­ R.JohnGordon E. Williams,Williams, chiefsection yardla­ tumwa,Bensenville,Iowa, retiredIlL, retiredJune June25. 28. welder,waukee,Milwaukee, Wis., retiredWis., Julyretired 12. July borer,clerk,Harlowton, Milwaukee,Mont., Wis., retiredretired JulyJune 31. TonyEverettPeccia, E. Owens,section conductor,foreman, Ot­ 5. Michael M. Slapczynski, carman 28. R. Gordon Williams, section la­ Judithtumwa,Gap, Iowa,Mont., retiredretired June July25. 26. welder,Curtis Milwaukee,W. Smith, Wis.,turntable retiredoper­ July borer,Hans Harlowton,Wilm, load Mont.,inspector, retiredMil­ June ClaudeTony J.Peccia,Pember, sectionmachinist, foreman,Ta­ ator,5. Milwaukee, Wis., retired July 12. waukee,28. Wis., retired June 29. coma,JudithWash., Gap,retired Mont.,June retired21. July 26. WilliamCurtis W.H. Smith,Smith, turntabletrain order oper­ ThomasHans Wilm,A. Wilson, load inspector,upholsterer, Mil­ ElwoodClaudePeterson, J. Pember,section machinist,laborer, Ta­ operator,ator, Milwaukee,Tacoma, Wash.,Wis., retiredretired JulyJune 12. Milwaukee,waukee, Wis.,Wis., retiredretired JuneAug. 29.1. Marmarth,coma, Wash.,N.D., retiredretired JuneJune 21.6. 23. William H. Smith, train order StanleyThomasE. Wisniewski,A. Wilson, upholsterer,machinist CharlesElwoodF. Peterson,Pikalek, sectionpainter, laborer,Mil­ operator,Fred W. Tacoma,Souder, Wash.,foreman, retiredSey­ June helper,Milwaukee,Bensenville, Wis., retiredIll., retired Aug. 1.June waukee,Marmarth,Wis., N.D.,retired retiredJune 25.June 6. mour,23. Iowa, retired June 28. 28. Stanley E. Wisniewski, machinist JohnCharlesP. Primus, F. Pikalek,locomotive painter,en­ Mil­ IverFredR. W.Sperry, Souder,section foreman,foreman, Sey­ helper,L. W. Wohlers,Bensenville,roadmaster, Ill., retiredPerry, June gineer,waukee,Milwaukee, Wis., retiredWis., Juneretired 25. June Harlowton,mour, Iowa,Mont., retiredretired JuneJune 28. 28. Iowa,28. retired July 31. 28. John P. Primus, locomotive en­ RichardIver R.V. Sperry,Spichler, sectionagent foreman,oper­ RoyL. W.A. Wohlers,Wohlers, roadmaster,assistant fore­ Perry, gineer,Emil R.Milwaukee,Prise, machinist, Wis., retiredTomah, June ator,Harlowton,South Beloit, Mont.,Ill., retiredretired JuneJune 28.29. man,Iowa,New retiredAlbin, JulyIowa, 31. retired JUly 5. Wis.,28. retired July 5. WilliamRichardW. V.Stejer, Spichler,mac agenth i n ioper­ s t RoyRoyR. A. WWohlers,olfersdor, assistantpassenger fore­ PaulEmilPulak, R. Prise,checker, machinist,Chicago, Tomah,Ill., helper,ator, DeerSouthLodge, Beloit,Mont., Ill., retiredretired JuneJune 29. carman,man, NewMilwaukee, Albin, Iowa,Wis., retiredretired JUlyJune 5. retiredWis., Mayretired31. July 5. 28. William W. Stejer, mac h i n i s t 28. Roy R. W olfersdor, passenger HowardPaul Pulak,E. Pyle, checker,conductor, Chicago,Mar­ Ill., helper,Elmer DeerR. Stewart,Lodge, Mont.,chief retiredsub-sta­ June carman,Arthur Milwaukee,L. W orstman, Wis.,switchman, retired June ion,retiredIowa, Mayretired 31.July 12. tion28.operator, Martinsdale, Mont., re­ Everett,28. Wash., retired June 27. conductor, Mar­ OrestesHowardA. E.Qualey, Pyle, engineer, Mil­ tired JuneElmer16. R. Stewart, chief sub-sta­ StanleyArthurJ. L. WWroblewski,orstman, switchman,t r a in waukee,ion, Iowa,Wis., retiredretired JulyAug. 12. 25. tionFrank operator,E. Stolarek,Martinsdale,stationery Mont., re­ clerk,Everett,Bensenville, Wash., retiredIll., retired June May27. 23. ClarenceOrestes A.P. Qualey,Quayle, engineer,flagman, Mil­ foreman,tired JuneMinneapolis, 16. Minn., retired StanleyStanleyJ. Zawislak,J. Wroblewski,carman, Chi­t r a in Minneapolis,waukee, Wis.,Minn., retiredretired Aug.Aug. 25. 23. July 12.Frank E. Stolarek, stationery cago,clerk,Ill., Bensenville,retired June Ill.,21. retired May 23. ArthurClarenceRay, signal-maintainer,P. Quayle, flagman,Ex­ foreman,Oscar C.Minneapolis,Streetz, carman, Minn., Chi­retired CharlesStanleyT. J.Zbyszynski, Zawislak, carman,machinist, Chi­ elsiorMinneapolis,Springs, Mo., Minn.,retired retiredAug. Aug.1973. 23. cago,JulyIll., 12. retired July 31. Milwaukee,cago, Ill., Wis.,retiredretired June 21.June 28. WilmontArthur Ray,O. Ray, signal-maintainer,delivery clerk, Ex­ EarlOscarO. Stuart,C. Streetz,engineer, carman,Milwau­ Chi­ JosephCharlesF. T.Zielinski, Zbyszynski,check machinist,clerk, Minneapolis,elsior Springs,Minn., Mo.,retired retiredJuly Aug.15. 1973. kee,cago,Wis., Ill.,retired retiredJune July25. 31. Chicago,Milwaukee,Ill., retired Wis., retiredJuly 31. June 28. PaulWilmontW. Reibel, O. Ray,welder, deliverySavanna, clerk, PeterEarl Suwanski,O. Stuart, engineer,sheet metal Milwau­ FrankJosephT. Zubaty,F. Zielinski,crane checkoperator, clerk, II!.,Minneapolis,retired June Minn.,30. retired July 15. worker,kee, Wis.,Chicago, retiredIll., Juneretired 25.Nov. 1973. Savanna,Chicago,Ill., Ill.,retired retiredJune July28. 31. StephenPaul W.A. Reibel,Reiter, welder,stock Savanna,clerk, P.PeterJ. Sylvester, Suwanski,roadmaster, sheet metalMil­ JosephFrankA. T.Zubaty, Zubaty,clerk, craneSavanna, operator, Milwaukee,IlL, retiredWis., Juneretired 30. June 28. waukee,worker,Wis., Chicago,retired Ill.,July retired31. Nov. 1973. Ill.,Savanna,retired July Ill., 31.retired June 28. Stephen A. Reiter, stock clerk, P. J. Sylvester, roadmaster, Mil­ Joseph A. Zubaty, clerk, Savanna, OCTOBER,Milwaukee,1974 Wis., retired June 28. waukee, Wis., retired July 31. Ill., retired July 31. 17 OCTOBER, 1974 17 Michael Sol Collection About people on the railroad About people on the railroad Coast Division CoastPortland Division Bee Biehler,PortlandCorrespondent OfficeBeeof RegionalBiehler, CorrespondentManager-Sales OfficeSALES of RegionalDEPARTMENT Manager-Sales Congratulations to Mark William Murphy, SALESson of DEPARTMENTSales Representative and Mrs.CongratulationsJohn W. Murphy, to Markand LaurieWilliam Agrimson,Murphy, whoson ofwere Salesmarried Representativeat the Weddingand Mrs.Chapel John inW. Vancouver,Murphy, andWash., Laurie onAgrimson,July 25. Awhosmall weregroup marriedof family at the andWeddingfriends Chapelattended in theVancouver,ceremony. Wash., onDistrict July Manager-Sales25. A small groupand Mrs.of familyR. E. andHollingsworth friends attendedrecently thespent ceremony.a week fishingDistrictat Flaming Manager-SalesGorge, andUtah. Mrs.He R. proudlyE. Hollingsworthreports they recentlycaught spenttheir limita week of fishingtrout, whichat Flamingare now Gorge,in theUtah.deep He freeze.proudly reports they caught their limit ofUna trout,Smithson, which secretaryare now toin districtthe deep manager-sales,freeze. Salt Lake City, Utah, had Unamajor Smithson,surgery secretaryon Aug. to29 districtand Enumclaw, Wash., Agent Warren Childers (third from right) gets a retirement send-off spentmanager-sales,three weeks atSalthome Lakerecuperating. City, Utah, from his railroad friends. Shown here are, left to right, Brakeman D. W. Bisson, BN hadFREIGHT major surgeryDEPARTMENT on Aug. 29 and DispatcherEnumclaw,D. Wash.,T. Sprau, AgentBrakeman Warren ChildersM. Dibdahl, (thirdWarren, from right)Engineer gets aC. retirementK. Clover send-offand spentDarla threeLouise weeksGordon, at homedaughter recuperating.of Conductorfrom his R.railroadL. Baird. friends.Warren's Shownfriends here presentedare, left to himright,with Brakemana package D. W.of golfBisson,balls BN Agent FREIGHTand Mrs. RobertDEPARTMENTGordon of andDispatcher$50 when D.he T.retired Sprau,on BrakemanAug. 30. M. Dibdahl, Warren, Engineer C. K. Clover and Hillsboro,Darla Ore.,Louisebecame Gordon,the daughterbride of of Conductor R. L. Baird. Warren's friends presented him with a package of golf balls RussellAgent Royand TrippMrs. Robertin a double-ring Gordon of Fischerand $50were whenmarried he retiredon onAug. Aug.17 30.at to continue her employment at the Mil­ ceremonyHillsboro,on Ore.,Aug. 10becameat the the First brideCon­ of Holy Redeemer Church in Portland, waukee Road as the assistant super­ gregationalRussell RoyChurch Trippin in Hillsboro.a double-ringA Ore.FischerShirley wereis themarrieddaughter on Aug.of Train­ 17 at intendent'sto continuesteno. her employment at the Mil­ receptionceremonyfollowed on Aug.in 10Fellowship at the FirstHall, Con­ masterHoly andRedeemerMrs. W. ChurchF. Johnson. in Portland,A re­ DIVISIONwaukee RoadENGINEER'S as the assistantOFFICE super­ aftergregationalwhich the Churchcouple Jeftin onHillsboro.a honey­ A ceptionOre. Shirleyfollowed is theat HolydaughterCross of Hall.Train­ intendent'sRobert K. Butlersteno. has been promoted moonreceptiontrip to followedthe Oregon in FellowshipCoast. Russ Hall,is Themastercouple andwill Mrs.make W. F.their Johnson.home Ain re­ to DIVISIONassistant division ENGINEER'Sengineer OFFICEat La­ a studentafter whichat Portland the coupleState Jeft Universityon a honey­ Portland.ception followed at Holy Cross Hall. Crosse,RobertWis. K.Bob Butlerand hashis beenwife promotedBetty andmoonDarla tripis toa secretarythe Oregonin Coast.our Freight Russ is TheCongratulations couple will tomakePaul theirDexheimer home in haveto movedassistantto divisionLaCrosse, engineerwhere atthey La­ a student at Portland State University Office. The couple is making their home onPortland.his recent promotion to assistant haveCrosse,purchased Wis. Boba home. and Bettyhis wifewas Bettyas­ in andHillsboro. Darla is a secretary in our Freight regionalCongratulationsdata manager toin PaulSeattle, DexheimerWash. sistanthave superintendent'smoved to LaCrosse,steno wherein Ta­ they Office. The couple is making their home Shirley Ann Johnson and Andrew A onfarewell his recentparty waspromotionheld at tothe assistantAero coma.have purchased a home. Betty was as­ in Hillsboro. Clubregionalof Portland data managerand was in attendedSeattle, Wash.by sistantRichard superintendent'sKeller is the new stenoface inin theTa­ Shirley Ann Johnson and Andrew Paul'sA farewellmany friendsparty wasin heldthe Operatingat the Aero Divisioncoma. Engineer's Office, having been andClubTraffic of PortlandDepartments. and wasHe attendedwas pre­ by transferredRichardrecently Keller isto theTacoma new facefrom in the sentedPaul'swith manya nice friendsgift. in the Operating DeerDivisionLodge, Engineer'sMont. Office, having been andWelcome Trafficto Departments.Rex Taylor, clerk,He waswho pre­ transferredRich Davis andrecentlyhis wife to TacomaAnn are thefrom recentlysented joinedwith a thenicePortland gift. Operating proudDeerparents Lodge,of Mont.a new son, Jared Lee, Department.Welcome to Rex Taylor, clerk, who who Richwas bornDavison andJune his wife14 at AnnTacoma are the recently joined the Portland Operating Generalproud Hospital.parents of Richa newand son,Ann Jaredhave Lee, Department. anotherwho wasson, bornJason, on whoJuneis 14nearly at Tacomafour Tacoma yearsGeneralold. Hospital. Rich and Ann have another son, Jason, who is nearly four Lynne Schow,TacomaCorrespondent ROADMASTER'S OFFICE yearsVern old.L. Shipley retired on Aug. 2 SUPERINTENDENT'SLynne Schow, CorrespondentOFFICE after 37ROADMASTER'Syears of dedicated OFFICEservice to Phyllis Best and Lt. Donald Price, the MilwaukeeVern L. ShipleyRoad. retiredHe hadon Aug.been 2 U. S.SUPERINTENDENT'SArmy, were married in OFFICETacoma roadmasterafter 37 yearsat Tacoma. of dedicatedAbout 75serviceof his to on JulyPhyllis12. BestLt. andand Mrs.Lt. DonaldPrice havePrice, co-workersthe Milwaukeewere in attendanceRoad. He athadhis re­been beenU. S.transferred Army, wereto marriedWest Germany, in Tacoma tirementroadmasterdinner at andTacoma.dance Aboutat the Puyal­75 of his whereon Julyhe will 12. beLt.stationed and Mrs.for Pricethe next have lupco-workersElks Lodge. were Vernin attendanceand his at wifehis re­ threebeenyears. transferredPhyllis wasto employedWest Germany,as a Margietirementplan dinnerto spendand danceretirement at the Puyal­re­ where he will be stationed for the next lup Elks Lodge. Vern and his wife GORDON-TRIPP. Darla Louise Gordon, steno in the Superintendent's Office for laxing and traveling in their motor daughter of Agent and Mrs. Robert Gor­ thethreepast years.three Phyllisyears. was employed as a home.MargieVern planhopes to spendto get retirementin lots of re­ donGORDON-TRIPP.of Hillsboro, Ore., Darlawas Louisemarried Gordon,to stenoMary inAnn theJurich Superintendent'sand William OfficeBren­ for goodlaxingfishing andtime travelingas well. in their motor RusselldaughterRoy ofTripp Agenton andAug. Mrs.10 at Robertthe First Gor­ nanthewere pastmarried three years.on June IS. They will home.Congratulations Vern hopesto Williamto get J.in Millerlots of Congregationaldon of Hillsboro,Church Ore.,in Hillsboro.was married to live inMaryTacoma, Ann Jurichwhere Maryand WilliamAnn plans Bren­ whogoodhas fishingbeen timetransferred as well. to Tacoma Russell Roy Tripp on Aug. 10 at the First nan were married on June 15. They will Congratulations to William J. Miller 18Congregational Church in Hillsboro. live in Tacoma, where Mary Ann plansTHE whoMILWAUKEE has been transferredROAD MAGAZINE to Tacoma

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Michael Sol Collection from Madison, S. D. Bill has been ment I nstitute. Sponsored by various named roadmaster for the area for­ organizations, the Institute consists of merlyfromcovered Madison,by Vern S. D.Shipley. Bill has been threementannual I nstitute.week-long Sponsoredsessions by duringvarious namedLynne Barrettroadmasterand Rayfor Schowthe areawere for­ whichorganizations,modern practicesthe Instituteof industrialconsists of marriedmerly oncoveredAug. by16. VernThis Shipley.is the second developmentthree annualare week-longstudied. ThesessionsInstitute during marriageLynnefor Barrettboth, andand withRay theSchowblend­ were acceptedwhich amodernthesis preparedpractices byof Eugeneindustrial ingmarriedof their ontwo Aug.families, 16. Thisthey isnow the havesecond ondevelopment"The Industrial are studied.Development The InstitutePo­ sevenmarriagechildren. for both, and with the blend­ tentialacceptedin South a thesisDakota prepareddue to theby OaheEugene ing SIGNALof their twoDEPARTMENT families, they now have Irrigationon "TheProject". Industrial Development Po­ sevenJoseph children.H. Cole retired on Aug. 5 tential inLOCAL South DakotaFREIGHT due to the Oahe after moreSIGNALthan 30 DEPARTMENTyears in the Signal IrrigationA familiar Project".face is missing from this Department.Joseph H.On ColeAug. retired8 a coffee on Aug.and 5 office. S. "Stony"LOCAL Hermann,FREIGHT OS&D cakeafterparty morewas thanheld 30at yearsthe Signal in theShop. Signal clerkAin familiarthe agent's face office,is missingretired fromJuly this GiftsDepartment.were presented On Aug.and speeches8 a coffeewere and 26.office.Stony S.started "Stony"his employmentHermann, withOS&D made.cake Theparty Cole'swas heldreside at thein SignalRenton, Shop. theclerkMilwaukee in the agent'sRoad inoffice,1942. retiredHis co­ July Wash.Gifts were presented and speeches were workers26. Stonypresented started himhis employmentwith a set withof made. TheENUMCLAW Cole's reside in Renton, luggagethe Milwaukeeat a luncheon Roadgiven in 1942.in his honorHis co­ Wash.Enumclaw Agent Warren Childers District Manager-Sales and Mrs. R. G. at workersAndy's Diner.presented him with a set of ENUMCLAW "Dick" Graham were honored at a party luggage at a luncheon given in his honor retired from the Milwaukee Road on LAW DEPARTMENT Enumclaw Agent Warren Childers givenDistrictby theirManager-Salesmany friends andand Mrs.asso­ R. G. Aug. 30. Friends and railroad employ­ atWelcome Andy's Diner.to Joanne C. Shaw, who retired from the Milwaukee Road on ciates"Dick"of theGrahamSan wereFrancisco honoredand atSacra­ a party ees throughout the Pacific Northwest joined theLAWLaw DepartmentDEPARTMENTas a secre­ Aug. 30. Friends and railroad employ­ mento,given Cal.,by theirsales offices.many friendsDick retired and asso­on took tip a collection and presented War­ ciates of the San Francisco and Sacra­ tary onWelcomeAug. 1. toJim JoanneE. Nelson, C. Shaw,Dennis who ees throughout the Pacific Northwest July 1 after 37 years of service with the ren with a package of golf balls and an Milwaukeemento, Cal.,Road. salesHe offices.was presented Dick retiredwith on D.joinedOpacki the andLaw J.DepartmentFred Simpson as a secre­re­ took tip a collection and presented War­ envelope containing $50. He comes a bookJuly 1depicting after 37 highlightsyears of serviceof his career. with the centlytary attendedon Aug. 1.the JimState E. Nelson,Bar Conven­ Dennis fromren thewithMarmarth, a packageN. of D.,golfarea ballswhere and an Milwaukee Road. He was presented with D. Opacki and J. Fred Simpson re­ envelope containing $50. He comes tion in Vancouver, B. C. his father was an agent and telegrapher. K.aSchaub, book depictingyour Milwaukee highlights Roadof his Mag­career. centlyJohnnie attendedKelley's thehusband, State BarEdmund, Conven­ from the Marmarth, N. D., area where He also had a brother, a sister, uncles, azine correspondent from the Seattle hadtionto inbow Vancouver,to her expert B. C. fishing tech­ his father was an agent and telegrapher. aunts and cousins employed by the Mil­ areaK. Schaub,for more yourthan Milwaukeeten years, Roadwho Mag­re­ niqueJohnnieat Westport, Kelley's Wash.,husband,recently, Edmund, He also had a brother, a sister, uncles, waukee, as well as his wife and his two tiredazineon Aug.correspondent15. We wish fromher thethe Seattlevery whenhad sheto bownetted to aher28-pound expert fishingKing Sal­ tech­ aunts and cousins employed by the Mil­ sons, Wesley and Roger. Mr. and Mrs. bestareaof forhealth moreand thanhappiness ten years,in her whore­ re­ nique at Westport, Wash., recently, waukee, as well as his wife and his two mon. Childers have sold their Enumclaw tirement.tired on Aug. 15. We wish her the very when she netted a 28-pound King Sal­ sons, Wesley and Roger. Mr. and Mrs. LABOR RELATIONS home and will live in Fall City, Wash. bestJudi ofSawyer, health stenographerand happinessin in Inter­her re­ mon. Childers have sold their Enumclaw Leonard R. Kirchoff was appointed ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT nationaltirement.Sales, has transferred to the LABOR RELATIONS home and will live in Fall City, Wash. special representative-industrial rela­ Harry R. Morgan, 73 years old, died officeJudiof the Sawyer,District stenographerManager-Sales in andInter­ Leonard R. Kirchoff was appointed ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT tions, effective July 1. Leonard formerly in Seattle, Wash., on June 3. He had WendeenationalL. Sales,(Moore) has transferredWerner has tore­ the Harry R. Morgan, 73 years old, died workedspecialin representative-industrialSeattle in the office of therela­ retired in 1963 after 43 years of serv­ turnedofficeto ofInternational the District Manager-SalesSales. and in Seattle, Wash., on June 3. He had Assistanttions, effectiveto the General July 1. LeonardManager formerlyfrom ice with the Milwaukee Road as an elec­ REGIONALWendee L. (Moore)MANAGER-SALES Werner has re­ retired in 1963 after 43 years of serv­ 1954workedto 1959. in SeattleHe spent in thethelast office14 yearsof the trical engineer. His last 16 years of em­ turnedCondolences to Internationalto Mr. and Sales.Mrs. Harry ice with the Milwaukee Road as an elec­ in Assistantthe Labor to Relationsthe GeneralDepartment Manager fromin ployment were at Tacoma. SauterREGIONALon the death MANAGER-SALESof Mrs. Sauter's trical engineer. His last 16 years of em­ Chicago.1954 to 1959. He spent the last 14 years brother,CondolencesJames Moran. to Mr.Lee andJ. Mrs.Derr Harrywas in the Labor Relations Department in ployment were at Tacoma. RETIREES calledSauterto onKansas the deathCity overof Mrs.the LaborSauter's Chicago. Seattle brother, James Moran. Lee J. Derr was Welcome to Phil and Kay Cullen. Day weekend due to the death of her RETIREES Lena J. Derr, Correspondent called to Kansas City over the Labor We are happy to have them back in Seattle brother, Don Donelson. She later visited Welcome to Phil and Kay Cullen. Day weekend due to the death of her Seattle. Lillian Harris, retired secretary Office of Regional Manager-Sales her daughter and family in Pittsburgh. We are happy to have them back in Lena J. Derr, Correspondent brother, Don Donelson. She later visited to the regional manager-sales in Seattle, Pa. Seattle. Lillian Harris, retired secretary INTERNADONAL SALES her daughter and family in Pittsburgh. and husband, Joe, left from Vancouver, Office of Regional Manager-Sales Donna and Dick Hendricks and their to the regional manager-sales in Seattle, It will be difficult to follow someone Pa. B. C.. Aug. 20 on the Island Princess three daughters vacationed at Loon and husband, Joe, left from Vancouver, as efficientINTERNAas ourDONALgood friend, SALESLaura Donna and Dick Hendricks and their for a ten-day trip in Alaska. While en­ Lake, Canada, in August. They were B. C .. Aug. 20 on the Island Princess It will be difficult to follow someone joinedthreeby daughtersDonna's parents.vacationedFishing at andLoon route, they observed their 50th wedding as efficient as our good friend, Laura Lake, Canada, in August. They were anniversaryfor a ten-dayon tripAug. in 22.Alaska.Congratula­ While en­ basking in the sunshine played an im­ route, they observed their 50th wedding portantjoinedpart by Donna'sin the success parents.of Fishingtheir va­ and tions, and we hope you had a pleasant basking in the sunshine played an im­ trip.anniversary on Aug. 22. Congratula­ cation. tions, and we hope you had a pleasant portantREGIONAL part in theDATA successOFFICE of their va­ Catherine Hutch, former treasurer cation. clerktrip. in the office of the Assistant Mr. Paul J. Dexheimer was appointed Catherine Hutch, former treasurer assistantREGIONALregional data DATAmanager OFFICEon Aug. Treasurer, fell and broke her left hip Mr. Paul J. Dexheimer was appointed andclerkleg. Afterin thea stayofficein Providenceof the AssistantHos­ 1. He was formerly with the agency at Treasurer, fell and broke her left hip Portland,assistantOre., regionaland datahas nowmanagerpurchased on Aug. pital, Catherine is now recuperating in 1. He was formerly with the agency at a nursingand leg. homeAfter ona stayMercer in ProvidenceIsland. Hos­ a home at Redmond, Wash. pital, Catherine is now recuperating in Portland, Ore., and has now purchased VICE PRESIDENTS OFFICE Joyce Ask and children vacationed a nursing home on Mercer Island. at aDeer homeLodge, at Redmond,Mont., with Wash.her parents, Our sympathy is extended to Mable VICE PRESIDENTS OFFICE Mr. andJoyceMrs. AskVictor and childrenGoldies. vacationedBarbara LaCasse, secretary in the office of the Our sympathy is extended to Mable Kingat Deeris spending Lodge, Mont.,her withvacation her parents,with vice president, whose husband, Clifford, LaCasse, secretary in the office of the friendsMr. andin Anchorage, Mrs. VictorAlaska, Goldies.and BarbaraMr. died on Sept. 3. vice president, whose husband, Clifford, andKingMrs. is 1.spending1. Komurka her spentvacationa week with LAURA K. SCHAUB died on Sept. 3. in friendsDenver, in Colo.,Anchorage,with theirAlaska,daughter, and Mr. Laura K. Schaub, Seattle correspond­ and Mrs. 1. 1. Komurka spent a week LAURA K. SCHAUB BARRETT-SCHOW. Lynne Barrett, road­ Lynn Morehouse, and family. ent for the past ten years, was honored in Denver, Colo., with their daughter, Laura K. Schaub, Seattle correspond­ master's clerk at Tacoma, Wash., was REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT on her retirement with a luncheon on marriedBARRETT-SCHOW.to Ray Schow Lynneon Aug. Barrett,16. Lynne road­ LynnEugene Morehouse,H. Fierke, andagricultural family. and Aug.ent for14 theat thepastEdgewater ten years, wasInn. honoredOver is master'smagazine clerkcorrespondent at Tacoma,for Wash.,the Taco­ was industrialREALrepresentative, ESTATE DEPARTMENTgraduated in fiftyon co-workersher retirementand friendswith a wereluncheonpres­ on mamarriedarea. to Ray Schow on Aug. 16. Lynne AugustEugenefrom H.the Fierke,Industrial agriculturalDevelop- and ent.Aug.A surprise14 at thecake Edgewaterand coffee Inn.party Over is magazine correspondent for the Taco­ industrial representative, graduated in fifty co-workers and friends were pres­ OCTOBER,ma area. 1974 August from the Industrial Develop­ ent. A surprise cake and coffee 19party OCTOBER, 1974 19 Michael Sol Collection JANUARY - AUGUST 1974 compared with same period in '73

JANUARY - AUGUST 1974 comparedNUMBER with OFsameCARLOADS period in '73 % of Total NUMBER OF CARLOADS Revenue loading of these commodities INCREASE obtained% of Total EIGHT MONTHS fromRevenue loadingINCREASED of these commodities 1974 % of commoditiesobtained 1974EIGHT MONTHS1973 INCREASE shown in 1974 over 1973 over 1973 increase from INCREASED 1974 % of commodities 1974 1973 shown in 1974 over 1973 over 1973 increase 7.4, Motor vehicles. 21,044 20,403 + 641 + 3.1% Cement, sand, ores and minerals. 55,555 51,343 + 4,212 8.2 6.17.4, Motor vehicles. 21,044 20,403 + 641 + + 3.1% 35,143 34,890 + 253 .7 6.1 6.1 ChemicalsCement, sand, ores and minerals. 55,555 51,343 + 4,212 + + 8.2 Manufactured and misc. products. 35,241 34,783 + 458 1.3 4.06.1 Chemicals 35,143 34,890 + 253 + + .7 24,198 23,218 + 980 4.2 3.84.0 MachineryManufactured and misc. products. 35,241 34,783 + 458 + + 1.3 27,037 21,874 + 5,163 23.6 3.13.8 WasteMachineryor scrap materials 24,198 23,218 + 980 + + 4.2 49,132 46,479 + 2,653 5.7 3.03.1 CoalWaste or scrap materials 27,037 21,874 + 5,163 + + 23.6 1.3 2.8 Paperboard and containers 17,063 16,839 + 2242,653 + 5.7 3.0 Coal 49,132 46,479 + + Mrs. Laura K. Schaub, retired Seattle cor­ 21,305 20.281 + 1,024 5.0 2.42.8 BeveragesPaperboardand andmalt. containers 17,063 16,839 + 224 + + 1.3 respondent. 11.551 11,530 + 21 .2 Mrs. Laura K. Schaub, retired Seattle cor­ 2.02.4 WoodBeveragesand millwork and malt.products . 21,305 20,281 + 1,024 + + 5.0 Laurarespondent.was then transferred to a clerical 1.5 Food products (i ncl. tobacco) . 6.932 6,465 + 467 + 7.2 2.0 Wood and millwork products . 11,551 11,530 + 21 + .2 position in the Traffic Manager's Office, Laura was then transferred to a clerical 1.5 Food products (i ncl. tobacco) . 6,932 6,465 + 467 + 7.2 now known as the Regional Sales Of­ 42.2 Total Increases . 304,201 288,105 + 16,096 + 5.6% fice.positionIn 1974 in theLaura Trafficwas Manager'stransferred Office,to thenowclerk's knownposition as the Regionalin International Sales Of­ Total Increases . + 16,096 + 5.6% 42.2 304,201 288,105 Sales,fice. whereIn 1974she Lauraretired wason transferredAug, 15. to theHer clerk'sretirement positioncalls toinmind Internationalthe fact loading of these commodities Sales, where she retired on Aug, 15. EIGHT MONTHS DECREASE that the total years of service with the MilwaukeeHer retirementRoad by callsmembers to mindof theher fact loadingDECREASED of these commodities 1974 % of 1974EIGHT MONTHS1973 DECREASE familythat theadds totalup toyearswell ofover service100 withyears. the in 1974 over 1973 over 1973 decrease Milwaukee Road by members of her DECREASED 1974 % of Her father, the late Joseph F. Bahl, who 1974 1973 family adds up to well over 100 years. in 1974 over 1973 over 1973 decrease retired in 1946 as general passenger agentHer infather,Seattle, the latehad Joseph50 years F. Bahl,of rail­ who 14.2 Grain and soybeans. 61,578 67,695 - 6,117 - 9.0% roadretiredservice, in 1946almost as allgeneralwith thepassengerMil­ Lumber and plywood . 41.504 52,078 -10,574 - 20.3 agent in Seattle, had 50 years of rail­ 10.714.2 Grain and soybeans. 61,578 67,695 - 6,117 - 9.0% waukee. Her brother, George E. Bah], hadroad33 service,years of almostservice allat withthe timethe ofMil­ 5.4 Metal products 29,058 32,370 - 3,312 - -10.220.3 10.7 Lumber and plywood ...... 41,504 52,078 -10,574 hiswaukee.death inHer1970. brother,Another Georgebrother, E. Bah], 4.8 Grain mill products . 46,073 50,959 - 4,886 - 9.6 5.4 Metal products ...... , ... 29,058 32,370 - 3,312 - 10.2 Williamhad 33Bahl, yearsalso of workedservice ata fewthe yearstime of 39,934 606 1.5 forhisthe deathMilwaukee. in 1970. Another brother, 4.84.8 FreightGrainforwarder mill productstraffic . . 39,32846,073 50,959 - 4,886 - - 9.6 WilliamLaura and Bahl,her alsohusband, workedHillery, a fewplan years 3.8 Paper .. 32,647 33,920 - 1,273 - 3.8 4.8 Freight forwarder traffic . 39,328 39,934 606 - 1.5 to fordo thesome Milwaukee.traveling and will continue 15,230 15,287 57 .4 Laura and her husband, Hillery, plan 3.43.8 CannedPaper goods.. and dairy products. 32,647 33,920 - 1,273 - 3.8 to live in their View Ridge home in to do some traveling and will continue 2.1 Primary forest products 29,473 38.587 - 9,114 - 23.6 Northeast Seattle. 3.4 Canned goods and dairy products. 15,230 15,287 57 .4 to live in their View Ridge home in 2.1 PUlp 7.046 7,166 120 1.7 Northeast Seattle. 2.1 Primary forest products. 29,473 38,587 - 9,114 - 23.6 Rocky Mountain Division 2.02.1 AutomotivePUlp pa rts . 15,1257,046 20,4367,166 - 5,311120 - 26.01.7 Petroleum and coke. 11,747 13,016 - 1,269 - 9.7 RockyDeer MountainLodge Area Division 1.62.0 Automotive pa rts . 15,125 20,436 - 5,311 - 26.0 Packing house products .4 BarbaraDeerWales, LodgeCorrespondent Area 1.51.6 Petroleum and coke. 9.02411,747 9.06313,016 - 1,26939 - 9.7 Farm products 7,417 - - 27.2 Office of Division Engineer 1.01.5 Packing house products 9,024 10,194 9,063 2,777 39 .4 Barbara Wales, Correspondent .41.0 OrdnanceFarm products 1,7827,417 3,62110,194 - -1,8392,777 - -50.827.2 LeadmanOfficeC. ofD. Division"Skip" EngineerMurphy and his wife Linda are the proud parents of .4 Ordnance ...... - ...... 1,782 3,621 - 1,839 - 50.8 a son,LeadmanMark Philip,C. D. "Skip"born on MurphySept. 8.and Total Decreases. - 57.8 347,032 394,326 47,294 12.0% Markhis wifejoins Lindatwo brothersare the proudand aparentssister. of a son, Mark Philip, born on Sept. 8. Total Decreases. - His grandfather, Clarence A. Murphy, 57.8 347,032 394,326 47,294 12,0% Mark joins two brothers and a sister. 100.0 Total 651,233 682,431 - 31,198 - 4.6% is a conductor for the Milwaukee and worksHis grandfather,on train runs Clarenceto Harlowton, A. Murphy, 100.0 Total 651,233 682,431 - 31,198 - 4.6% Mont.is a conductorSkip has forbeen thewith Milwaukeethe Deer and was held in the office the next day, with few years later she became cashier-ac­ LodgeworksCar on Departmenttrain runs forto Harlowton,the past many persons present who could not countant, a position she held until the sixMont.years. Skip has been with the Deer attendwas heldthe luncheon. in the office the next day, with latefewJ950s yearswhen latershe shebecame becameticket cashier-ac­clerk LodgeThe Rocky Car MountainDepartmentDivision for theis sad­ past manyLaura's personscareer presentwith the whoMilwaukee could not in countant,the same aoffice. positionIn 1961she heldthe Ticketuntil the denedsix years.by the recent death of Ernie Roadattendstarted the luncheon.as an accountant in the Officelate wasJ950sclosed when uponshe becamediscontinuance ticket clerk P. Dunlap,The Rockytrolley Mountainlineman Divisionat Avery, is sad­ SeattleLaura'sCity Ticketcareer Officewith thein Milwaukee1945. A ofinpassenger the sametrains office.to Inthe 1961West theCoast. Ticket Idaho.denedErnie by thedied recentin an deathaccident of Ernieon Road started as an accountant in the Office was closed upon discontinuance P. Dunlap, trolley lineman at Avery, 20Seattle City Ticket Office in 1945. A of passenger trains to the West Coast.THE Idaho.MILWAUKEE Ernie diedROAD in anMAGAZINE accident on 20 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Michael Sol Collection - - , --- Aug. 5 and his wife, Hannah, is pres­ ently making her home in Avery. Aug. 5 and his wife, Hannah, is pres­ A farewell coffee hour for Section Retiring Section Fore­ ently making her home in Avery. Laborer Ralph R. Huff was hosted at man L. B. "Mac" Mc­ the MissoulaA farewellDepot. coffeeCake hourand for coffeeSection BrideRetiring(second Sectionfrom Fore­ wasLaborerserved Ralphto approximately R. Huff was hosted60 of at right)manis L.congratulated B. "Mac" Mc­ Ralph'sthe Missoulafriends fromDepot.all Cakeover theand westcoffee at BrideDeer Lodge,(secondMont., from endwasof theservedDivision. to approximatelyHe received a new60 of by right)retired is Roadmastercongratulated three-speedRalph's friendsbicycle fromas aallpresent over thefrom west Rayat HaleDeer (left),Lodge,Road­ Mont., hisendmany of thefriends. Division. He received a new masterby retiredJohn RoadmasterSatake three-speedRichard L. bicycleKeller, asJr., a engineerpresent fromin (secondRay Halefrom (left),left) andRoad­ master John Satake Deerhis manyLodge, friends.and his wife Diane were Division Engineer Ted Striebel.(second from left) and honoredRichardat a picnicL. Keller,hosted Jr.,by engineerthe En­ in Deer Lodge, and his wife Diane were Division Engineer Ted gineering Department on Aug. 24. Striebel. Abouthonored50 atof a picnicRichard hostedand byDiane's the En­ friendsgineeringgathered Departmentto bid farewell on toAug.them. 24. RichardAbout has50 beenof Richardtransferred and toDiane'sthe Section Foreman L. B. "Mac" Mc­ that of Terry Erickson, who is secretary Engineeringfriends gatheredDepartment to bid farewellin Tacoma, to them. Bride was honored at a farewell coffee to District Manager of Sales Dick Wash.RichardThe couplehas beenwas transferredpresented with to athe hourSectionon Aug. Foreman9 at the L.Division B. "Mac"Engi­ Mc­ Wood.that ofShe Terrytook Erickson,110 Hutton's who isplace secretaryin movieEngineeringscreen and Department8-track tape inlibrary. Tacoma, neer'sBrideOffice was inhonoredDeer Lodge. at a farewellMac retired coffee thatto position.District Manager of Sales Dick Wash.Sympathy The iscoupleextended was presentedto the family with a afterhour38 onyears Aug.of 9service at the withDivisionthe rail­Engi­ Wood. She took 110 Hutton's place in ofmoviePhilip screenF. Schindler, and 8-trackretired tape library.Store road.neer'sHe Officeand his in wifeDeerFlossie Lodge. wereMac retiredpre­ thatHarlowton position. - Great Falls Sympathy is extended to the family after 38 years of service with the rail­ Department employee, who died in sented with a portable TV set from his E. H. Mielke, Correspondent Deerof LodgePhilip recently.F. Schindler, retired Store manyroad.friends He and andhis wifefellow Flossieemployees. were pre­ Harlowton - Great Falls Roundhouse Foreman, Harlowton DepartmentRelief Roundhouse employee,Foreman who diedDick in Macsentedand withFlossie's a portabletwo daughtersTV set fromand his E. H. Mielke, Correspondent Deer Lodge recently. many friends and fellow employees. Hunt has been transferred from Deer their families were present as well as RobertRoundhouseFrank, 83,Foreman,retired Harlowtonmaterials LodgeReliefto Harlowton Roundhouseto takeForemanthe Die­ Dick overMac50 andof their Flossie'sfriends. two daughters and manager at Harlowton, died on June 29 selHuntRoundhouse has beenforeman transferredposition fromthere. Deer theirCongratulations families wereare presentextended asto wellJim as in WheatlandRobert Frank,Memorial 83, retiredHospital. materialsMr. DonLodgeDonich to Harlowtonis now the torelief takeforeman the Die­ andoverEleanore 50 of theirWalton friends.who were married Frankmanagercame atto Harlowton,the Harlowton died onarea Junein 29 at selDeer RoundhouseLodge to replaceforemanDick. position there. on JulyCongratulations19 at Harlowton. are extendedJim is an toop­ Jim 1936in Wheatlandfrom Pennsylvania Memorial Hospital.when heMr. DonBrakeman DonichDave is nowHammond the reliefwas foremanre­ eratorand Eleanorein Deer WaltonLodge andwho werehis wife marriedis startedFrankwith camethe to Milwaukee.the Harlowton area in centlyat Deermarried Lodge toto replacethe former Dick. Rose theonformer July 19Eleanore at Harlowton.Hunter, Jim whois an isop­ 1936Engineer fromR. L.PennsylvaniaPemberton ofwhenHar­ he MarieBrakemanDowney Daveof BUlle, HammondMont. wasThe re­ a yarderatorclerk in Deerhere. LodgeHer mother and hisis wifeyard is lowtonstartedwas withelected the Milwaukee.chairman of the couplecentlyexchanged married tovows the atformerSt. Law­ Rose clerkthe atformerHarlowton. Eleanore Hunter, who is MontanaEngineerState R.Legislative L. PembertonBoard ofof theHar­ renceMarieO'Toole DowneyChurch. of BUlle,After aMont.wedding The aNew yard Assistantclerk here.Division Her motherEngineer is yard Brotherhoodlowton wasof electedLocomotive chairmanEngineers of the tripcoupleto Alaska, exchangedDave vowsand Roseat St.Marie Law­ JohnclerkHartman at Harlowton.arrived on Sept. 9 in at Montanaa meeting Stateheld inLegislativeWhitefish, BoardMont. of the arerencemaking O'Tooletheir homeChurch.in Missoula.After a wedding DeerNewLodge Assistantfrom Perry, DivisionIowa, Engineerto as­ BrotherhoodMrs. Dorothy ofMunce, Locomotivewife of Engineersretired tripA Potluck to Alaska,picnic Davedinner andat Rosethe DeerMarie sumeJohnhis Hartmannew position. arrived Heon Sept.replaced 9 in SUb-stationat a meetingOperator held in WarfieldWhitefish,Munce, Mont. Lodgeare makingJaycee theirPark homewas given in Missoula.to honor BillDeerHobart Lodgewho fromis assigned Perry,other Iowa,duties. to as­ died Mrs.at the DorothyBig Timber, Munce,Mont., wifeNursing of retired newcomersA PotluckMr. picnicand Mrs.dinnerHoward at the DeerC. sumeTime Revisorhis new Hermundposition. LarsenHe replacedre­ Home.SUb-station Operator Warfield Munce, Neff,LodgeMr. Jayceeand ParkMrs. wasDave givenHill, to honorand tiredBillafter Hobart32 whoyears is assignedof service otherwith duties.the diedErnie at Harper,the Big Timber,retired conductorMont., Nursingat newcomers Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Dave Chisholm. A bountiful table of Milwaukee.Time RevisorHe was Hermundhonored at Larsena coffee re­ Lewistown,Home. Mont., died at the age of Neff, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hill, and salads, relishes, hot dishes, chicken andtiredcake afterhour 32 inyearsthe ofSuperintendent's service with the 72. HeErniecame Harper,to Lewistown retired inconductor1928 and at Dave Chisholm. A bountiful table of and meats topped off with cake for des­ OfficeMilwaukee.on Aug. He2 wasand honoredwas presented at a coffee joinedLewistown,the Milwaukee Mont., diedin 1930. at theHe agere­ of salads, relishes, hot dishes, chicken sert was en'oyed by all. withanda cakemonetary hour gift.in the Superintendent's tired72. inHe1967. came to Lewistown in 1928 and and meats topped off with cake for des­ OfficeSeveral onemployees Aug. 2 haveand wasbeen presentedenjoy­ joinedA girl, theChristine MilwaukeeMarie, in was1930.born Heto re­ sert was en'oyed by all. ingwithvacations a monetaryin recent gift. weeks. Among thetiredDan inHoppers 1967. of Omaha, Neb. Dan I. thoseSeveraltraveling employeeswere Chief haveClerk been Earlenjoy­ is theAson girl,of ChristineRocky Mountain Marie, wasDivision born to Corneiling vacationsand family, in recentwho tookweeks.a tripAmongto Conductorthe Dan HoppersMark Hopperof Omaha,of Neb.Three Dan Canada;those travelingEngineering wereChief ChiefClerk ClerkLil­ Earl Forks,is the Mont.son of Rocky Mountain Division lianCorneilBrown, andwho family,went towhoIdaho; took Super­a trip to ConductorMontana State MarkFiddlers HopperContest of heldThree intendent'sCanada; SecretaryEngineeringVicki ChiefCarlson Clerkand Lil­ in Forks,Polson, Mont.Mont., dropped our Milwau­ herlianhusband, Brown, whowho traveledwent to Idaho;to Spokane Super­ kee contestant,Montana StateTrack FiddlersWelding ContestSuper­ held to intendent'stake in the SecretaryExpo, and VickiSteno-Clerk Carlson and visorin Polson,Johnny Mont.,Sherpe, droppedfrom theour No.Milwau­1 Karlaher Rydeen,husband, whowhowith traveledher family to Spokaneen­ spotkeeof contestant,last year Trackto second Weldingplace Super­this joyedto takean outing in theat Expo,Flathead andLake. Steno-ClerkMary year.visorJohnny Johnnycame Sherpe,to our fromLines theWest No. 1 AnnKarlaBeaulieu Rydeen,and whoDaunne with herNewman family en­ areaspotfrom of lastWisconsin year to andsecondhas placealways this havejoyedbeen an outingrelieving at Flatheadthese vacationers. Lake. Mary beenyear.active Johnnyin Blue cameGrass to andour OldLinesTime West AnnDispatchers Beaulieuhave andalso Daunnebeen vacation­ Newman Fiddling.area from Wisconsin and has always ing.haveKay beenFinch, relievingalong withthese hisvacationers.family, beenRetired activeRoundhouse in Blue GrassLaborer and Old andTime took Dispatchersa fishing excursion have alsoto beenthe vacation­Coast. formerFiddling.Warehouse Foreman Barney Kay'sing. Kaysister-in-law, Finch, alongMrs. withJohn hisPatch, family, GrinnvolJ,Retiredworld Roundhousetraveler andLaborer"foreign and caughttook aa 36fishingpound excursionfish. She tois the wifeCoast. correspondent"former Warehouseto TheForemanHarlowton Barney JOSLIN-MILLER. Peggy Joslin, daughter ofKay'sConductor sister-in-law,John Patch Mrs.of JohnAlberton, Patch, Times,GrinnvolJ,has returned world travelerfrom a andtrip Down"foreign of Avery, Idaho, Agent and Mrs. F. L. Jos­ caught a 36 pound fish. She is the wife correspondent" to The Harlowton lin,JOSLIN-MILLER.was married to PeggyMike Miller Joslin,of daughterTaco­ Mont. Under where he again visited some of of Conductor John Patch of Alberton, Times, has returned from a trip Down ma,of Wash.,Avery, Idaho,at Sl. AgentJohn andof Mrs.the WoodsF. L. Jos­ Dispatcher Bill Beaulieu and family the places he was at during World War Mont. Catholiclin, wasChurch marriedin toAvery Mike Milleron Aug. of Taco­31. enjoyed a trip to Pullman, Wash., to II.UnderArticles wherewere hesent againfrom visitedlocations someof of Mikema, worksWash.,for atthe Sl. MilwaukeeJohn of theRoad Woodsin visit Dispatcherrelatives and Billthen Beaulieualso enjoyed and familya histhevisits placesto hethe wasTimes at duringto keep Worldall in­War Avery,Catholicwhere Churchthe couple in Averywill makeon Aug.their 31. tripenjoyedto Sun Valley,a trip toIdaho. Pullman, Wash., to formedII. Articlesof his wereadventures sent fromand locationsthe pres­ of homeMikeafter worksa honeymoonfor the Milwaukeein Canada. Road in visitA new relativesface seen andaround then alsoMissoula enjoyedis a enthiscondition visits to atthethese Timesplaces. to keepSome allof in­ Avery, where the couple will make their trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. formed of his adventures and the pres­ OCTOBER,home after 1974a honeymoon in Canada. A new face seen around Missoula is ent condition at these places. Some21 of

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Michael Sol Collection Trolley Foreman Bill McConkey (left) is pre­ sentedTrolleywith Foremana Superior Bill ServiceMcConkeyCard (left)from is pre­ GeneralsentedForeman with a SuperiorPaul JohnsonServiceto markCardBill's from nineteenthGeneral Foremanyear asPaul foremanJohnsonwithout to marka dis­ Bill's ablingnineteenthinjury toyearhis as crew.foreman without a dis­ abling injury to his crew.

the places visited included Tahiti, Fiji, Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson were New Zealand, New Guinea, Australia, honored at a special Appreciation Day andthethe placescountry visitedof theincludedAsaro Tahiti,Mudmen Fiji, at theDr.Harlowton and Mrs. RaymondCountry Club Johnsonby thewere in Newthe village Zealand,of Makehuku.New Guinea, Australia, Chamberhonoredof atCommerce. a special AppreciationDr. Johnson Dayis andAlso thetaking countrya trip ofto theTahiti Asarowere MudmenMr. a memberat the Harlowtonof the Milwaukee Country ClubHospital by the PECCIA-SHEPARD. Marilyn Rae Peccla, andin Mrs.the villageJim Hunterof Makehuku.of Harlowton. AssociationChamber ofand Commerce.has been Dr.caring Johnsonfor is daughter of Carman and Mrs. John Pec­ Mrs. Also(Ella) takingHunter a trip isto yardTahiticlerk were atMr. locala memberemployees of thefor theMilwaukeepast 38 Hospitalyears. ciaPECCIA-SHEPARD.of Harlowton, Mont., Marilynwas marriedRae Peccla,to Harlowton.and Mrs. Jim Hunter of Harlowton. A Associationmetal-work andreplica hasof beena doctor caringand for RobertdaughterWarren of CarmanShepard and inMrs.Federated John Pec­ Mrs.Roadmaster (Ella) andHunterMrs. isKenneth yard clerkAn­ at nurselocalmade employeesby Brakeman for the pastChuck 38 Nis­years. Churchcia of inHarlowton,Harlowton Mont.,in June. wasA weddingmarried to Robert Warren Shepard in Federated dersonHarlowton.and Mr. Anderson's mother took senAwas metal-workpresented replicato them. of a doctor and trip to Flathead Lake preceded their moveChurchto Poncain HarlowtonCity, Okla., in June.where A weddingthey a tripRoadmasterto Norway. Theyand Mrs.have Kennethbeen show­ An­ Sisternurse madeJoElIen byShannon, Brakemandaughter Chuck ofNis­ trip to Flathead Lake preceded their derson and Mr. Anderson's mother took Agentsen wasand presentedMrs. Joe Shannon to them. of Denton, will make their home. ing slides of relatives, fjords, water falls, move to Ponca City, Okla., where they a trip to Norway. They have been show­ Sister JoElIen Shannon, daughter of mountains and cities in the country. Of Mont., repeated her final vows in the andwillreturned make theirto Harlowtonhome. where they ing slides of relatives, fjords, water falls, Agent and Mrs. Joe Shannon of Denton, course, they had a lot of railroad pic­ order of Sisters of Providence in the will make their home. mountains and cities in the country. Of Mont., repeated her final vows in the tures of Norway, too. College of Great Falls Chapel. She is andDarcy returnedDean toPeterson, Harlowtonson whereof Mrs. they course, they had a lot of railroad pic­ order of Sisters of Providence in the Retired Engineer Fred Bassett and presently administrative assistant at St. JimwillFrost, make andtheirTracy home. Lyn Olson of tures of Norway, too. College of Great Falls Chapel. She is wife are making a good business of pur­ Thomas Home in Great Falls. Auburn,DarcyWash., Deanwere Peterson,married sonin Ameri­ of Mrs. Retired Engineer Fred Bassett and presently administrative assistant at St. chasing C. M. Russell reprints, making Jane M. Wells, daughter of B&B canJimLutheran Frost, andChurch Tracyin LynHarlowton. Olson of frameswife arefrom makingold weather-beaten a good businessboards of pur­ ForemanThomas andHomeMrs. in GreatVories Falls.Wells of Auburn, Wash., were married in Ameri­ chasing C. M. Russell reprints, making Jane M. Wells, daughter of B&B The bride was given away by Jim Frost, as well as other materials, and loading Harlowton, was married to John L. Cas­ roadcanmaster Lutheranfrom ChurchHarlowton. in Harlowton.A recep­ theframesfinished frompictures old weather-beateninto a special boards perForemanin St. Joseph and Mrs.Catholic VoriesChurch Wellsin of The bride was given away by Jim Frost, as well as other materials, and loading Harlowton, was married to John L. Cas­ tion was held in Moose Hall following trailer to be shown around the country­ Harlowton. A reception was given at theroadceremony.master fromThe coupleHarlowton.are makingA recep­ sidetheand finishedsold for picturesprofit. Theirinto businessa special theperhome in SI.of theJosephbride's Catholicparents Churchfollow­ in tion was held in Moose Hall following trailer to be shown around the country­ Harlowton. A reception was given at their home in Harlowton following a has expanded to items of the Cheyenne ing the ceremony. The newlyweds weddingthe ceremony.trip in North The Dakota.couple are making Indians.side and sold for profit. Their business madethe homea trip ofthrough the bride'sYellowstone parents follow­Park theirThe recenthome Annualin HarlowtonMilwaukee followingWom­ a has expanded to items of the Cheyenne ing the ceremony. The newlyweds wedding trip in North Dakota. Indians. made a trip through Yellowstone Park en's Club Dinner Party of Lewistown provedTheto recentbe a gala Annualaffair. MilwaukeeAn announce­ Wom­ menten'sduring Club Dinnerthe festivities Party thatof Lewistownthis was theprovedWomen's to be Club'sa gala affair.50th Ananniversary announce­ andmentthe 46thduringanniversary the festivitiesfor Lewistownthat this was Chapterthe Women'sadded to Club'sthe program 50th anniversaryin which and the 46th anniversary for Lewistown Chapter added to the program in which

Three Forks, Mont., Locomotive Engineer Walter B. Smith (second from right) made his last trip on March 29, ending a Milwaukee Road career that began as a section laborerThreein Forks,1925 inMont.,Ringling, LocomotiveMont. Left Engineerto right Walterare Operator B. SmithR. L.(secondShort, Conductorfrom right) Budmade Mason,his lastBrakeman trip on MarchChuck 29,Bequette, ending Waltera MilwaukeeSmith Roadand Brakemancareer thatNeill beganToma. as aWalter section becamelaborera infireman 1925 in inRingling,1928, but Mont.attended Left to collegeright areand Operatorbecame R. L.a Short,teacher Conductorduring the Bud A farewell picnic was held in Deer Lodge, Depression.Mason, BrakemanHe worked Chuckfor theBequette,Southern WalterPacific Smithin Oregonand Brakemanbefore returning Neill Toma.to Three Walter Mont., to honor Richard L. Keller and his Forksbecameas a firemana firemanin 1940.in 1928,He wasbut promotedattended collegeto engineer and inbecame1945, working a teacherin Butte duringand the wifeA farewellDiane. Richardpicnic waswas heldtransferred in Deer Lodge,to Lewistown,Depression.Mont. He Heworkedhas workedfor the Southernbetween Harlowton,Pacific in OregonMont., andbeforeThree returningForks forto Threethe theMont.,Engineering to honorDepartment Richard L. Kellerin Tacoma, and his lastForks10 years. as a firemanMr. and inMrs. 1940.Smith He washave promoted11 grandchildren. to engineer in 1945, working in Butte and Wash.wife Diane. Richard was transferred to Lewistown, Mont. He has worked between Harlowton, Mont., and Three Forks for the the Engineering Department in Tacoma, 22last 10 years. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have 11 grandchildren. THEWash.MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE

22 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Michael Sol Collection Traveling Engineer-Trainmaster P. M. McLean was honored at a dinner in Miles City, Mont., marking his Sept. 1 retirement. Seated next to Mr. McLean is his wife Marge. Standing,Travelingleft Engineer-Trainmasterto right, are System P.General M. McLeanRoad wasForeman honoredof Engines at a dinnerWilliam in MilesCruick­ City, Mont., marking his Sept. 1 retirement. Seated next to Mr. McLean is his wife Marge. Aberdeen, S.D., Chief Clerk Leo Dewalt shank, Superintendent R. L. Martin of Aberdeen, S. D., Superintendent Stanley O. Standing, left to right, are System General Road Foreman of Engines William Cruick­ (left) is presented with an appreciation Jones of Deer Lodge, Mont., and General Manager D. O. Burke. Mr. McLean began shank, Superintendent R. L. Martin of Aberdeen, S. D., Superintendent Stanley O. giftAberdeen,by Agent S.D.,Darrell ChiefE. ClerkGoodspeed Leo Dewalton his career with the railroad as a fireman on the Coast Division. In 1964 he became Jones of Deer Lodge, Mont., and General Manager D. O. Burke. Mr. McLean began behalf(left) ofisLeo's presentedfellow employees.with an appreciationLeo re­ traveling engineer at Miles City and was later appointed trainmaster-traveling engineer his career with the railroad as a fireman on the Coast Division. In 1964 he became tiredgiftfrom by Agentthe Aberdeen Darrell FreightE. GoodspeedOffice on on there. His retirement presents included a gift of fishing gear. traveling engineer at Miles City and was later appointed trainmaster-traveling engineer Junebehalf7 after of Leo's49 years fellowwith employees.the Milwaukee Leo re­ there. His retirement presents included a gift of fishing gear. Road.tiredAn fromoffice the Aberdeenparty was Freightheld to Officehonor on our railroad families rate high in local lowing the ceremony. The newlyweds LeoJuneon his7 afterlast 49day yearsof work. with the Milwaukee intelligence. Marcella Labrie received made a honeymoon trip through the Road. An office party was held to honor a speechour railroadaward. familiesNancy rateMahoney high in re­local BlacklowingHills theof ceremony.South Dakota. The newlywedsPatty is HappyLeo onHatton, his last retiredday of work.conductor, and ceivedintelligence.the Dr. RaymondMarcella andLabrieNell receivedJohn­ continuingmade a herhoneymoonjob as an tripaide throughat Wheat­ the A. M. "Pete" Peterson, retired agent, sona Scholarship.speech award.John NancyDaggett Mahoneyreceived re­ landBlackMemorial Hills ofHospital South Dakota.in Harlowton. Patty is sharedHappyhonors Hatton,of being retiredoldest conductor,in senior­ and theceivedAmerican the Dr.Legion RaymondAward. andJim NellWid­ John­ continuing her job as an aide at Wheat­ ity.A.Special M. "Pete"acts andPeterson,reminiscing retiredof agent,the dicombeson Scholarship.was awarded John theDaggettBausche received& land MemorialEast HospitalEnd in Harlowton. oldshareddays washonorsalso ofpart beingof oldestthe program. in senior­ Lombethe AmericanAward. Legion Award. Jim Wid­ Ellen E. Roberts, CorrespondentEnd ity.Class SpecialNight actsAwards and reminiscingstill show thatof the dicombeJim Girard washas awardedtaken a positionthe Bauschewith & East Trainmaster's Office, Miles City old days was also part of the program. theLombeDepartment Award. of Transportation. Ellen E. Roberts, Correspondent Jim Girard has taken a position with Class Night Awards still show that Richard J. Hunt of Deer Lodge has Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. the Department of Transportation. Trainmaster's Office, Miles City taken the job as roundhouse foreman at Charles Madler on their recent mar­ Richard J. Hunt of Deer Lodge has Harlowton. riage.CongratulationsMrs. Madler is theto formerMr. andDonna Mrs. taken the job as roundhouse foreman at It's rodeo time in the Big Sky Coun­ MaeCharlesEllingson, Madlerdaughter on theirof Agentrecent andmar­ Harlowton. try again. Over $1,150 in prizes were Mrs.riage.Robert Mrs. EllingsonMadler is oftheBaker, formerMont. Donna It's rodeo time in the Big Sky Coun­ distributed to winners at the Harlowton TheMaecouple Ellingson,will makedaughtertheir of homeAgent inand Rodeotry again.on July Over3 $1,150and 4 thisin prizesyear. wereIf Baker.Mrs. Robert Ellingson of Baker, Mont. distributed to winners at the Harlowton you want to see the West and an ex­ TheCongratulations couple will aremakein ordertheir forhomeOp­ in Rodeo on July and 4 this year. If cellent rodeo, make3 plans to see the eratorBaker.Edward McCaffree on his mar­ Harlowtonyou wantRodeo to seeover the theWest4th andof anJuly ex­ riageCongratulationsJuly 20 to Lorraine are inSchleder. order forEd Op­ nextcellentyear. rodeo, make plans to see the is eratorworking Edwardin Melstone, McCaffreeMont., on hiswhere mar­ HarlowtonPatricia Jean RodeoClark, overdaughter the 4thof ofCar­ July theriagenewlyweds July 20 reside.to Lorraine Schleder. Ed next year. man and Mrs. Arden Ray Clark, and isMrs. workingEdith inThierfelder Melstone,died Mont.,on Julywhere Jack PatriciaAllen Barnhart, Jean Clark,roundhouse daughterlabor­ of Car­ 10theat newlywedsForest Grove, reside.Ore. Mrs. Thier­ ermanat Harlowton, and Mrs.were Ardenmarried Ray inClark,Ameri­ and felderMrs.lived Edithin MilesThierfelderCity, Mont.,died on forJuly canJackLutheran Allen Barnhart,Church in roundhouseHarlowton. labor­A many10 atyears Forestwhen Grove,her husband, Ore. Mrs.Harry, Thier­ receptioner at Harlowton,was held werein Faith marriedCenter in Ameri­fol- wasfeldera baggageman. lived in MilesShe City,is survived Mont.,by for can Lutheran Church in Harlowton. A many years when her husband, Harry, TwinreceptionCity Terminalswas held in Faith Center fol- was a baggageman. She is survived by Switchman Karl R. SwansonTwin City(second Terminalsfrom right)Switchmanworked hisKarllast R. assignmentSwanson (secondon the from FREORIKSON-MARTIN. Andrea Fredrik­ 7:45right)a.m. workedEast hisSide last son, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burton jobassignmentbefore retiring onon the FredriksonFREORIKSON-MARTIN.of Hudson, S. D.,Andreaand Dennis Fredrik­ May7:4531. a.m.Karl Eaststarted Side Martin,son, sondaughterof Chief of CarpenterMr. and Mrs.and BurtonMrs. withjob thebeforeMilwaukee retiring on J. FredriksonD. Martin of of Canton,Hudson,S. S.D., D.,were and mar­Dennis RoadMayin 31.1937.ShaMng Karl started riedMartin,on June son 15of inChiefthe CarpenterHudson Lutheran and Mrs. refreshmentswith the Milwaukeewith Karl Church.J. D. MartinDennis of isCanton,a Navy S. veteranD., wereand mar­ at Roada party in held1937.ShaMngin hon­ hasriedspent on Junesummers 15 in workingthe Hudsonin Milwau­ Lutheran orrefreshmentsof his retirement with Karl keeChurch.Road B&B,DennisTrack is a andNavyCar veteranDepart­ and are,at lefta partyto right: held M.in hon­E. ments.has spentHe is summersa student workingat South inDakota Milwau­ Otterness,or of hisE. C.retirementWag­ Statekee UniversityRoad B&B, whereTrack heandis Carworking Depart­ nerare,and leftR. toE. right:Strober­ M. E. towardsments. aHecivil is engineeringa student at degree.South Dakota ger.Otterness, E. C. Wag­ State University where he is working ner and R. E. Strober­ OCTOBER,towards a civil1974 engineering degree. ger. 23 OCTOBER, 1974 23

Michael Sol Collection Newly-admitted to the Wise Owl Club is 744th Battalion sets date SectionNewly-admittedLaborer Ed to The Milwaukee-sponsored 744th Ulmerthe Wise(second Owl Clubfrom is Railroad744thOperating BattalionBattalion sets dateheld its right),Sectionwho earnedLaborerthe Ed annualThe Milwaukee-sponsoredreunion in Duluth, Minn., June744th distinctionUlmer (secondby wearing from 20Railroadand 21. OperatingThe 1975 annualBattalionreunion held its safetyright),glasses who earnedwhen the willannualbe held reunionat the inDowntown Duluth, Minn.,Holiday June hedistinctionwas accidentally by wearing Inn,20 Siouxand 21.Falls, The S.1975D., annualon June reunion20 strucksafetyin theglassesface withwhen andwill21. beThe held hospitalityat the Downtownroom opensHoliday a herail wasanchor accidentallythat he onInn,the Siouxevening Falls,of JuneS. D.,19 onfor Juneearly 20 wasstrucktrying in theto faceput within arrivals.and 21.For Thefurther hospitalityinformation room con­opens place.a rail Ed'sanchorglasses that he on the evening of June 19 for early brokewas undertrying theto putim­ in tact Nick Salviola, locomotive en­ arrivals. For further information con­ pact,place.but heEd'swas glassesun­ gineer, c/o The Milwaukee Road hurt.brokePresenting under theEd im­ Siouxtact Falls,Nick S.Salviola,D. locomotive en­' withpact,a Wisebut heOwl wascer­ un­ gineer, c/o The Milwaukee Road tificatehurt. atPresentingMobridge, Ed Sioux Falls, S. D. ' S. withD., area WiseSafety OwlEn­ cer­ sonite luggage. The Regional Data Of­ gineertificateHarlan at B.Mobridge,John­ fice at Sioux City was closed, effective sonS. (left),D., areDivision SafetyEn­ En­ Aug.sonite23. luggage. The Regional Data Of­ gineergineerW. HarlanC. Witham B. John­ ficeCongratulations at Sioux Cityto wasCarman closed, Rogereffective (secondson (left),from Divisionleft) and En­ ComstockAug. 23.and his wife, Norma, on the Roadmas~rgineer W. C.V. WithamPe~ birthCongratulationsof their first son, toClay CarmanEdward, Rogeron rone.(second from left) and JulyComstock26. Congratulations, and his wife, also,Norma,to Car­on the Roadmas~r Pe~ V. manbirthJohn of theirSuing firstand son,his Claywife, Edward,Rose­ on rone. one son, Dr. Willard Thierfelder. Bur­ Aberdeen Division mary,July on26. theCongratulations,birth of their firstalso, childto Car­ ial was in Oregon. Superintendent's Office AmymanMarie, John onSuingJuly and28. his wife, Rose­' oneRetired son, EngineerDr. WillardElvis Thierfelder.B. Williams Bur­ Aberdeen Division Aberdeen, S. D. mary,We wish on totheextend birth ourof theirdeepest firstsym­ child diedial onwasAug. in Oregon.13 at the age of 83. Mr. Superintendent's Office Amy Marie, on July 28. ' Retired Engineer Elvis B. Williams Anne Meuer, granddaughter of Aber­ pathy to District Manager-Sales and Williams began as a fireman for the Aberdeen, S. D. Mrs.WeBill wishMurley to extendon the ourtragic deepestdeath sym­of Milwaukeedied on Aug.Road 13in at1916 the andage wasof 83.pro­ Mr. deen Freight House Cashier and Mrs. Anne Meuer, granddaughter of Aber­ theirpathyson, toSteve, District24, whoManager-Salesdied in a hik­ and motedWilliamsto engineer began inas 1944.a firemanHe retiredfor the Wesley Nelson, was presented the deen Freight House Cashier and Mrs. ingMrs.accident Bill Murleyin the Hawaiian on the tragicIslands deathon of in Milwaukee1957. Burial Roadwas atin Miles1916 Cityand Ceme­was pro­ American Legion School Award for Wesley Nelson, was presented the Julytheir28, son,and Steve,on the 24,death whoof diedBill's insister, a hik­ tery.moted to engineer in 1944. He retired outstanding eighth grade girl at gradua­ American Legion School Award for Jean,ing inaccidentDuluth, in theMinn., Hawaiianon July Islands22. on inSympathy 1957. Burialis extended was at Milesto the Cityfamily Ceme­ tion ceremonies at Andes Central Grade outstanding eighth grade girl at gradua­ JulyCongratulations 28, and on theto deathChief ofCaller Bill'sWil­ sister, oftery.Alex MacKenzie who died on July 9. School in Aberdeen. The award is based tion ceremonies at Andes Central Grade lardJean,J. Leach in Duluth,on his Minn.,retirement on JulyAug. 22.13 Mr. MacKenzieSympathy ishad extendedworked toin thethe familyCar on scholastic standing and participation Congratulations to Chief Caller Wil­ I~ School.s~hool, in Aberdeen. The award is based after 47 years of service, all of which Departmentof Alex MacKenziefor 10 years. whoBurial died onwas Julyat 9. church and community ac­ lard J. Leach on his retirement Aug. 13 tIvities.on scholastic standing and participation has been on the old SC&D Division at MilesMr. CityMacKenzieCemetery: had worked in the Car after 47 years of service, all of which I~ .s~hool, church and community ac­ Sioux City. The oldest conductor and DepartmentK. D. Sweten, forson 10of years.Section BurialLaborer was at has been on the old SC&D Division at Miles City Cemetery: tIvities. IM&D Division engineer presently on the seniority lists K. D. Sweten and Mrs. Gertrude at SiouxSioux City.City Thewere oldesthired conductorduring Wil­ and Sweten,K. D.was Sweten,married son ofon SectionAug. Laborer12 to Sioux City Area engineer presently on the seniority lists K. D. Sweten and Mrs. Gertrude IM&D Division lard's time of employment. Willard is Betty Jo Root. Following a wedding Marie B. Franken, Correspondent activeat Siouxin the Cityorganization were hiredof theduringSC&D Wil­ tripSweten,to Portland, was marriedOre., the onyoung Aug.couple 12 to Sioux City Area Office of District Manager-Sales Divisionlard's timeannual of retirementemployment.dinner Willardand is willBettymake Jo theirRoot.home Followingat Fort a Lewis,wedding Marie B. Franken, Correspondent active in the organization of the SC&D trip to Portland, Ore., the young couple Sioux City has been a committee member for this Wash. Office of District Manager-Sales Division annual retirement dinner and will make their home at Fort Lewis, function since its inception. A coffee Sympathy is extended to the family Twenty-six friendsSioux andCity co-workers has been a committee member for this Wash. and donut party was held in his honor of Francesca Schultz, wife of retired attended a farewell luncheon at the at functionthe roundhouse since itson Aug.inception.12, at Awhich coffee Sympathy is extended to the family RodewayTwenty-sixInn, SiouxfriendsCity, and Iowa,co-workerson Engineer Harry F. Schultz, who died on ti.meandhe donutwas presentedparty waswith helda inmonetary his honor Aug.of Francesca18. Mrs. SchultzSchultz,is wifesurvived of retiredby Aug.attended2 in honora farewellof L. J.luncheonFossum, atwho the at the roundhouse on Aug. 12, at which Rodeway Inn, Sioux City, Iowa, on gIft and a ceramic TV lamp. Willard herEngineerhusband, Harrya daughter F. Schultz,Joan whoand diedstep­ on has been transferred to Cedar Rapids, ti.me he was presented with a monetary Aug. 2 in honor of L. J. Fossum, who and his wife are planning a trip to the daughterAug. 18.Hannah. Mrs. SchultzBurial was is survivedat Custer by Iowa, as regional data manager. He was gIft and a ceramic TV lamp. Willard has been transferred to Cedar Rapids, West Coast. Countyher husband,Cemetery. a daughter Joan and step­ presented with a three-piece set of Sam- and his wife are planning a trip to the daughter Hannah. Burial was at Custer Iowa, as regional data manager. He was Retired Agent Nevin A. "Nubs" Irons ofWestCanton, Coast.S. D., died on Aug. 5. He County Cemetery. presented with aYardmaster three-piece C.setK. ofMc­ Sam- retiredRetiredin 1968 Agentafter Nevin50 yearsA. "Nubs"of serv­ Irons Claren (third from left) of Canton, S. D., died on Aug. 5. He Yardmaster C. K. Mc­ ice. Interment was at Canton, S. D., retired at Sioux Falls, retired in 1968 after 50 years of serv­ S. ClarenD., on (thirdAug. from1 and left) and he is survived by his widow and wasretiredhonored at Siouxby fellow Falls, twoice.sons. Interment was at Canton, S. D., employeesS. D., on atAug.a stag1 and andYardmaster he is survivedC. K. McClaren by his widowof Sioux and picnic.was honoredAttending, by fellowleft Falls,two S.sons.D., retired on Aug. 1 after 45 to employeesright, were at Genea stag yearsYardmasterof service. C.He K.started McClarenwork ofas Siouxa Hammer,picnic. carman;Attending,Ted left brakemanFalls, S. atD.,Sioux retiredCity, on Iowa,Aug. 1in after1929 45 Bunning,to right,chief wereclerk Genein andyearsmoved of service.to Sioux He Falls,startedS. workD., as a theHammer,Agent's Office;carman;Jim Ted switchmanbrakemanin at1940. SiouxHe City,was Iowa,promoted in 1929 Bunning, chief clerk in Thompson, switch­ to andyardmaster moved attoSioux SiouxFalls Falls,in 1947.S. D., as man;the Agent'sBob McClaren, Office; Jim switchmanMiss Claudia in 1940.Sleezer, He daughterwas promotedof switchman;Thompson,L. C. switch­Riley, to yardmaster at Sioux Falls in 1947. man; Bob McClaren, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sleezer of Chero­ former clerk in the Miss Claudia Sleezer, daughter of Agent'sswitchman;Office; L. C. Riley,K. kee, Iowa, and Michael Ratkiewicz, son Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sleezer of Chero­ McClaren;former clerkL. A. Fior­in the of Locomotive Engineer and Mrs. Stan­ ello,Agent'sgeneral Office;agent, C. K. leykee,Ratkiewicz Iowa, and ofMichaelSioux Ratkiewicz,City Iowa son andMcClaren;E. L. Albrecht, L. A. carFior­ wereof Locomotivemarried on EngineerAug. 3andat' Mrs.Grac~ Stan­ foreman.ello, general agent, Unitedley RatkiewiczMethodist Churchof Siouxin SiouxCity City.Iowa and E. L. Albrecht, car were married on Aug. 3 at' Grac~ 24 foreman. THEUnitedMILWAUKEE MethodistROAD ChurchMAGAZINE in Sioux City.

24 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Michael Sol Collection Retiring Engineering Aide Emery Roland (right) is congratulated by Division En­ Employees at the Sioux City, Iowa, Roundhouse attended a coffee and donut party gineerRetiringEverett EngineeringJordan Aideat a Emerycoffee Rolandand for Chief Caller W. J. Leach who retired on Aug. 13, ending 47 years of service. Mr. cake(right)party isheld congratulatedin Minneapolis, by DivisionMinn., on En­ LeachEmployees(front row,at thesecond Siouxfrom City, left)Iowa,was Roundhousealso presented attendedwith a 45-yearcoffee andsafety donutaward party Julygineer12. EmeryEverettstarted Jordanwith at thea coffeerailroad and pinforon Chiefhis retirementCaller W. J.day Leachby Assistantwho retiredMaster on Aug.Mechanic 13, endingW. T.47 Bidlingmeyer.years of service.Mrs. Mr. in cake1936 aspartya section held in laborer,Minneapolis,then became Minn., on LeachLeachwas (fronton handrow, tosecondenjoy fromthe occasion.left) was also presented with a 45-year safety award timekeeper,July 12. Emeryroad master's started withclerk theand railroaden­ pin on his retirement day by Assistant Master Mechanic W. T. Bidlingmeyer. Mrs. Leach was on hand to enjoy the occasion. gineeringin 1936 aideas a sectionin the Twin laborer,City Terminals.then became retired after 32 years in switch service reports all were very friendly and glad timekeeper, road master's clerk and en­ at Sioux City. Conductor Ray Leahey to see the American tourists in northern gineering aide in the Twin City Terminals. Retired Engineer H. L. Speulda, retiredretiredafter after47 32years yearsin trainin switchservice serviceon Europe.reports all were very friendly and glad father of Engineer Don Speulda of theat oldSiouxSC&D City.Division. ConductorRay Rayhas Leaheybeen to see the SIOUXAmericanFALLS tourists in northern SiouxRetiredCity, diedEngineeron Aug. H. 31L. afterSpeulda,a onretireddisability afterfor 47the yearspast inthree trainyears servicedue on Europe.The Transportation Club of Sioux shortfatherillness. of LeeEngineerwas employedDon Speuldain en­ of to thea heart old SC&Dcondition. Division.Engineer Ray Francishas been Falls, S.D., heldSIOUXtheir annualFALLSRail Night gineSiouxservice City,on diedthe oldon SC&DAug. 31Division after a Madsenon disabilityretired forafter the44 pastyears threeof service.years due on Sept.The 18Transportationat the Elks ClubClub. ofGuest Sioux forshort47 yearsillness.prior Leeto washis employedretirement inin en­ Heto workeda heart incondition.the Track EngineerDepartment Francis speakerFalls, S.D.,was Jensheld theirC. Jensen, annual assistantRail Night 1960.gine Heserviceis survived on the byold oneSC&Ddaughter, Division forMadsen12 years retiredand aftersince 441942 yearshas of service.been viceonpresident, Sept. 18 grainat theand Elksfood Club.products, Guest sevenfor 47sons, yearsone priorbrother, to histhree retirementsisters, in employedHe workedin enginein the serviceTrack Departmentat Sioux Chicago,speakerIII. wasCo-chairmen Jens C. Jensen,of the assistantaffair 131960.grandchildren He is survivedand seven by great-grand­one daughter, City.for 12 years and since 1942 has been wereviceLou president,Fiorello, graingeneral and foodagent, products,and children.seven sons,Funeral one servicesbrother, andthreeburial sisters, employedWedding bellsin enginerang on serviceJuly 6 atat Siouxthe JohnChicago,Mahoney, III. Co-chairmensales representative, of the affair were13 grandchildrenat Sioux City. and seven great-grand­ CathedralCity. of the Epiphany in Sioux bothwereof SiouxLou Fiorello,Falls. general agent, and children.Congratulations Funeraland servicesbest wishesand burialto City Weddingfor John bellsR. Leach rang onand JulyKathleen 6 at the John Mahoney, sales representative, were at Sioux City. Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux both of Sioux Falls. the following employees who retired on Riley. John is the son of Chief Caller East End July CongratulationsI: Switchman Clarence and bestE. wishesLovell to andCityMrs. forW. John1. Leach.R. LeachBoth andthe Kathleenbride the following employees who retired on andRiley.groom Johnare is theemployed son of Chiefby Hinky Caller R. D. True,EastCorrespondent End July I: Switchman Clarence E. Lovell Dinkyand Mrs.Food W.Stores 1. Leach.in Sioux BothCity the andbride Office of Superintendent willandreside groomat McCook are employedLake, Jefferson,by Hinky R. D. True, Correspondent Dinky Food Stores in Sioux City and S. D., where they have purchased a new Mrs. BeulahOfficeStephenson, of Superintendentwidow of a home.will resideA honeymoon at McCooktrip Lake,is plannedJefferson, retired employee, died on July 16 at forS. someD., wheretime theyin August. have purchased a new Rochester,Mrs. BeulahMinn. SheStephenson,is survived widowby two of a home.Retired A Brakemanhoneymoonand tripMrs. is plannedJack sonsretiredand fouremployee,daughters. diedMark on Sessions,July 16 at Bohanfor someof Primghar, time in August.Iowa, spent 22 retiredRochester,machinist, Minn.died Sheon is Julysurvived25 at byhis two days Retiredin early JuneBrakemanin Ireland, and Scotland,Mrs. Jack homesonsin andMason four daughters.City, Iowa. MarkHe Sessions,is sur­ Norway,Bohan Swedenof Primghar,and Denmark. Iowa, spentJack 22 vivedretiredby hismachinist,wife Alice, diedson onRobert, July 25two at his days in early June in Ireland, Scotland, home in Mason City, Iowa. He is sur­ Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Jack vived by his wife Alice, son Robert, two

Walter F. Meihofer (left) receives con­ gratulationsWalter F. fromMeihoferCar Foreman(left) receivesMax O.con­ Knorpe.gratulationsWalter fromretired Car as Foremancar inspector Maxat St. O. Paul,Knorpe.Minn., Walterand retiredwas G. Allen Crawford, son of Minneapolis, honoredas car atinspectora party aton St. Minn., Roundhouse Foreman Vern Craw­ JulyPaul,1. Minn., and was ford,G. wasAllenawarded Crawford,a grantson ofof Minneapolis,$4,500 as honored at a party on a Minn.,teaching Roundhouseassistantship Foremanwhen Vernhe wasCraw­ July 1. graduatedford, was withawardedhonors a grantfrom of Winona$4,500 as Statea teachingCollege. assistantshipHe plans to continuewhen he hiswas studiesgraduatedin geology with athonorsthe Universityfrom Winonaof WisconsinState College.at Madison. He plans to continue his studies in geology at the University of OCTOBER,Wisconsin at1974 Madison. 25 OCTOBER, 1974 25

Michael Sol Collection Bud Miller (second from right), pump re­ pairerBud onMillerthe (secondTwin CityfromTerminal right), pumpDivi­ re­ sion,pairerreceives on theretire­ Twin mentCity congratulationsTerminal Divi­ fromsion,Chief receivesCarpenter retire­ VernmentBlake congratulations(right) and Divisionfrom ChiefEngineer CarpenterEv­ erettVernJordan. Blake (right)Bud re­ and tiredDivisionon JUly Engineer15 after Ev­ 36erettyears Jordan.with the Budrail­ re­ road.tired on JUly 15 after 36 years with the rail­ road. daughters and three sisters. Iowa Division Nevin A. Irons, retired agent at Can­ Jeanne Beeson, Correspondent ton,daughtersS. D., died andat threehis homesisters.on Aug. 5. Iowa Division Retired Chief Clerk and Mrs. W. E. Failor Nevin A. Irons, retired agent at Can­ c/a Assistant Superintendent, Marion His wife Laura survives him. Retired Jeanne Beeson, Correspondent of Perry, Iowa, celebrate their 50th wed­ ton, S. D., died at his home on Aug. 5. dingRetiredanniversary. Chief Clerk and Mrs. W. E. Failor Conductor Earl E. Bruns died at Mason Congratulationsc/o Assistant Superintendent,to Conductor MarionII. E. City,HisIowa, wife onLauraAug. survives15. He him.is survived Retired "Jack" Pyle on his retirement on July of Perry, Iowa, celebrate their 50th wed­ ding anniversary. byConductora son Walter EarlD. E. NobelBruns diedof Shawnee at Mason 13. JackCongratulationsstarted on to theConductorMilwaukee II. E. Iowa Division friends were saddened Mission,City, Iowa,Kan. on Aug. 15. He is survived Road"Jack"in 1941 Pyle andon workedhis retirementin passenger on July by the deaths of two retired conductors Iowa Division friends were saddened byConductor a son WalterWesley D. A.NobelRouhoff, of Shawnee54, and13.freight Jack servicestarted ononthe theIowa MilwaukeeDivi­ early in August. Services were held in by the deaths of two retired conductors diedMission,suddenly Kan.on Aug. 25. He is sur­ sion.RoadHe inand 1941Mrs. andPyle workedreside in atpassenger2079 Marion, Iowa, for Wilbur Cooper who early in August. Services were held in vivedConductorby his wife WesleyElla, A.one Rouhoff,daughter, 54, LinnandBlvd., freightS.E., serviceCedar on Rapids,the IowaIowa. Divi­ died on Aug. 7. He was with the Mil­ Marion, Iowa, for Wilbur Cooper who twodiedsons, suddenlytwo granddaughters on Aug. 25. Heand istwo sur­ sion.Miss HeJoan andMarie Mrs.Starks, Pyle residedaughter at 2079of waukee Road for 47 years, retiring in died on Aug. 7. He was with the Mil­ brothers.vived by his wife Ella, one daughter, ConductorLinn Blvd.,and S.E.,Mrs. CedarE. 1. Starks Rapids,of Iowa.Sa­ 1970. He is survived by his widow, a waukee Road for 47 years, retiring in twoHenry sons,L. twoSpeulda, granddaughtersretired engineer, and two vanna,MissIll., Joanwas Mariemarried Starks,to Donald daughterAu­ of son, three grandchildren and six sisters. 1970. He is survived by his widow, a diedbrothers.on Aug. 31 at Sioux City, Iowa. cuttConductorof Cedar andRapids, Mrs. E.Iowa, 1. Starkson April of Sa­ Sympathy is extended to his family. son, three grandchildren and six sisters. HenryHenryhad beenL. Speulda,a Milwaukee retiredRoad engineer,em­ 6 atvanna,St. Patrick's Ill., wasCatholic married Church.to DonaldFol­ Au­ Services were held in Marion for Sympathy is extended to his family. ployeedied foron Aug.47 years. 31 atHe Siouxis survived City, Iowa.by lowingcutt ofthe Cedarceremony Rapids,a receptionIowa, on wasApril Bruce Fulton, who died on Aug. 8. Services were held in Marion for a daughter,Henry hadseven beensons, a Milwaukeeone brother Roadand em­ held6 atat St.the Patrick'sCedar View CatholicCountry Church.Club. Fol­ Bruce was employed by the Milwaukee Bruce Fulton, who died on Aug. 8. threeployeesisters. for 47 years. He is survived by Thelowingbride thewas ceremonygraduated a receptionfrom Kirk­ was Road for over 50 years, retiring in 1969. Bruce was employed by the Milwaukee aLarry daughter,Carroll, sevenengineer sons, oneat brotherAustin, and woodheld Communityat the Cedar ViewCollege Countryand Club.the Survivors include his widow, two sons Minn.,three wassisters.recently promoted to assist­ groomThe attendedbride wasKirkwood graduatedCollege from andKirk­ andRoada daughter.for over 50Sincere years, retiringsympathy in 1969.is Survivors include his widow, two sons ant divisionLarry engineerCarroll, atengineerPerry, Iowa.at Austin,We thewoodUniversity Communityof Northern CollegeIowa. andThe the extended to his family. wantMinn.,to wish was recentlyLarry, Susan promotedand familyto assist­ couplegroomare attendedmaking Kirkwoodtheir home Collegein Hia­ and andMr. Glenna daughter.J. Edwards, Sinceredistrict sympathyman­ is extended to his family. everyant successdivision inengineertheir new at Perry,home. Iowa. We watha,the UniversityIowa. of Northern Iowa. The ager-sales at Cedar Rapids, was honored want to wish Larry, Susan and family couple are making their home in Hia­ recentlyMr. atGlenna retirement J. Edwards,party districtat theman­ every success in their new home. watha, Iowa. Longbranchager-sales atSupper Cedar Rapids,Club. He was retiredhonored onrecentlyMay 31, atafter a retirementmore than party47 yearsat the ofLongbranchservice. Mr. EdwardsSupper Club.joined Hethe Mil­retired waukeeon MayRoad 31,in after1926 morein the thanOperating 47 years Department.of service. Mr.He Edwardsheld various joined trafficthe Mil­ waukee Road in 1926 in the Operating Department. He held various traffic

Machine Operator Harold Williams (center) of Minneapolis, Minn., receives the Wise Owl Award from District Safety Engineer Bill Grandstaff (right). Looking on is Road­ General Foreman Elvitt Bates (right) re­ masterMachineDave OperatorBock. Harold Haroldwas Williamscutting (center)with a torch of Minneapolis,near wet rock Minn.,ballast. receivesThe wet therock Wise ceives congratulations on his retirement explodedOwl Awardfrom fromsteam Districtbuilt up Safetyby the Engineerheat of theBill torchGrandstaffand a fragment(right). Lookingstruck theon issafety Road­ fromGeneralRoadmaster ForemanJ. P.ElvittWeiland Batesat (right)a party re­ gogglesmasterhe Davewas Bock.wearing, Haroldbut washe cuttingwas not withinjured. a torchThe nearWise wetOwl rockAward ballast.is Thepresented wet rock at ceivesthe Longbranch congratulationsSupper onClub his atretirementCedar to explodedemployees fromIn recognition steam builtof uptheir by theuse heatof eye of protectionthe torch andto prevent a fragmentinjuries struckon the job.safety Rapids,from RoadmasterIowa. J. P. Weiland at a party goggles he was wearing, but he was not injured. The Wise Owl Award is presented at the Longbranch Supper Club at Cedar 26 to employees in recognition of their use of eye protection to prevent injuries on the job.THE Rapids,MILWAUKEE Iowa. ROAD MAGAZINE 26 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Michael Sol Collection Cedar Rapids, Iowa, District Manager­ Sales and Mrs. Glenn J. Edwards cele­ Switchman Frank M. Limberg (center) of LaCrosse, Wis., is congratulated on his re­ brateCedarMr. Edwards'Rapids, Iowa,retirement Districton MayManager­31. Sales and Mrs. Glenn J. Edwards cele­ tirement by Assistant Superintendent E. F. Hatzenbuhler (left) and Relief Yardmaster Switchman Frank M. Limberg (center) of LaCrosse, Wis., is congratulated on his re­ brate Mr. Edwards' retirement on May 31. R. C. Lewis. Frank retired on June 24 after 47 years of service with the Milwaukee Road. assignments over the years and in 1960 tirement by Assistant Superintendent E. F. Hatzenbuhler (left) and Relief Yardmaster was appointed division freight and pas­ partyR. C.on Lewis.June Frank29 atretiredthe onLongbranch June 24 after 47at yearsthe summer of servicecommencement with the Milwaukeeexercises Road. sengerassignmentsagent at overCedar theRapids. years andMr. inand 1960 was appointed division freight and pas­ Supper Club at Cedar Rapids. Mr. Bates at the University of Northern Iowa on Mrs. Edwards reside at 312 36th St., party on June 29 at the Longbranch at the summer commencement exercises senger agent at Cedar Rapids. Mr. and started work on the Milwaukee Road Aug. 2. N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Best wishes Supper Club at Cedar Rapids. Mr. Bates at the University of Northern Iowa on Mrs. Edwards reside at 312 36th St., in 1934 at Spragueville, Iowa, and Services were held in Perry, Iowa, are extended for a long and happy re­ started work on the Milwaukee Road Aug. 2. N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Best wishes worked at Tama, Sabula, and Keystone, for Elmer Busby, 94, a retired Milwau­ tirement. in 1934 at Spragueville, Iowa, and Services were held in Perry, Iowa, are extended for a long and happy re­ as well at Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. kee Road employee, who died recently. Friends and co-workers at Marion, worked at Tama, Sabula, and Keystone, for Elmer Busby, 94, a retired Milwau­ tirement. Bates live at 1080 Hillview Drive, Mar­ Survivors include his daughter and SOI1­ Iowa, were shocked and saddened by as well at Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. kee Road employee, who died recently. Friends and co-workers at Marion, ion, Iowa. Congratulations and good in-law, Opal and George Myers of the untimely death of Conductor Leroy Bates live at 1080 Hillview Drive, Mar­ Survivors include his daughter and SOI1­ Iowa, were shocked and saddened by wishes for a happy retirement. Jamaica, with whom he formerly made H. Shedeck on July 13. He started ion, Iowa. Congratulations and good in-law, Opal and George Myers of the untimely death of Conductor Leroy Mr. W. A. "Bud" Hilton, assistant his home. working for the Milwaukee Road in wishes for a happy retirement. Jamaica, with whom he formerly made H. Shedeck on July 13. He started roadmaster, working between Marion Retired Chief Clerk and Mrs. W. E. 1942. Surviving are three sisters. Sin­ Mr. W. A. "Bud" Hilton, assistant his home. working for the Milwaukee Road in and Tama, Iowa, retired on Aug. 2, Failor of Perry observed their golden cere sympathy is extended to the family. roadmaster, working between Marion Retired Chief Clerk and Mrs. W. E. 1942. Surviving are three sisters. Sin­ after 48 years of service. Bud started on wedding anniversary June 22 at cere­ After 40 years of service, General and Tama, Iowa, retired on Aug. 2, Failor of Perry observed their golden cere sympathy is extended to the family. the Milwaukee Road as a section la­ monies in the First Presbyterian Church Foreman Elvitt Bates was honored by after 48 years of service. Bud started on wedding anniversary June 22 at cere­ After 40 years of service, General borer at Elberon, Iowa, in 1926. He in Perry, followed by a reception in the his friends and relatives at a retirement the Milwaukee Road as a section la­ monies in the First Presbyterian Church Foreman Elvitt Bates was honored by plans to do some golfing, bowling and Fireside Room. The actual date of their borer at Elberon, Iowa, in 1926. He in Perry, followed by a reception in the his friends and relatives at a retirement fishing. Bud also has a wood working anniversary was May 31, but the cele­ shopplansin histo dohome. someCongratulations golfing, bowlingand and brationFiresidewas Room.postponed The actualuntil datesummer of their bestfishing.wishes Budfor alsoa happy has aretirement. wood working vacationsanniversarybegan wasso Mayall 25 31,members but the cele­of P R I os shopRoberta in hisGreen, home.daughter Congratulationsof Engineer and thebrationimmediate was familypostponedcould untilattend. summerThe andbestMrs. wishesEarl forGreen a happyof Perry, retirement.Iowa, is Failor'svacationschildren, began soMr. all and25 membersMrs. Ed of a candidateRobertafor Green,a master daughterof arts of Engineerdegree Failorthe immediateof Washington familyD. couldC., attend.Mr. and The fromand theMrs.Horace Earl GreenH. Rackham of Perry,School Iowa, is Mrs.Failor'sJoel Herbstchildren,of Agoura,Mr. andCal., Mrs.Mr. Ed ofaGraduate candidateStudies for a masterat the University of arts degreeof andFailorMrs. ofBill WashingtonFailor of Ankeny,D. C., Mr.Iowa, and Michiganfrom theat HoraceAnn Arbor. H. RackhamMartin SchoolDo­ andMrs.Mr. Joeland HerbstMrs. ofDarrell Agoura,Failor Cal., ofMr. herty,of Graduateson of Chief StudiesCarpenter at the Universityand Mrs. of Cottageand Mrs.Grove, Bill FailorMinn., ofand Ankeny,their Iowa,15 G.MichiganD. Doherty at Annof Perry,Arbor. receivedMartin Do­a grandchildrenand Mr. andarrived Mrs. aDarrellfew daysFailorbe­ of bachelorherty, sonof arts,of Chiefindustrial Carpenterarts, anddegree Mrs. foreCottagethe celebration, Grove, Minn.,affording andthe theirFail- 15 G. D. Doherty of Perry, received a grandchildren arrived a few days be­ RetiringbachelorLaCros'se, of arts, industrial arts, degree fore the celebration, affording the Fail­ Wis., Yardmaster J. L. SchifferRetiring(center) LaCros'se,is congratulatedWis., Yardmasterby Su­ J. L. perintendentSchiffer (center)F. H. is Ryancongratulated(left) and Assist­ by Su­ antperintendentSuperintendent F.E. H. F. RyanHatzenbuhler. (left) and Assist-Mr. ­ Section Laborer Henry Miller (left) was Schifferant Superintendenthad com­ E. picking out a flangeway in a road cross­ pletedF. Hatzenbuhler.47 years with Mr. ingSectionlast winter Laborerwhen Henryan objectMiller flew(left) upwas theSchifferrailroad hadwhen com­he andpickingstruck outa lens a flangewayof the safety in aglasses road cross­he retiredpletedon 47Aug. years1. His with wasingwearing. last winterAlthough whenthe anlens objectshattered, flew up sonsthe Frankrailroadand whenDon­ he Henry'sand struckeye was a lensnot ofinjured. the safetyIn recogni­glasses he aldretiredare in onMilwaukee Aug. 1. His tionwasof wearing.Henry's Althoughcommon thesense lens shattered,in pre­ Roadsonstrain Frankservice and Don­at ventingHenry'sa eyepossible was noteye injured.injury, In Safetyrecogni­ LaCrosse.ald are Hisin Milwaukeebrother, Engineertion of L.Henry'sF. Wickler commonrecently sensepresented in pre­ CharlesRoad L.trainSchiffer, serviceis at himventingwith a aWise possibleOwl Clubeye certificateinjury, Safetyat theLaCrosse.Milwaukee's His treas­brother, ExceisiorEngineerSprings, L. F. WicklerMo. recently presented urerCharlesin Chicago. L. Schiffer, is him with a Wise Owl Club certificate at the Milwaukee's treas­ OCTOBER,Exceisior Springs,1974 Mo. urer in Chicago. 27 OCTOBER, 1974 27

Michael Sol Collection Among those attending the 50th anniversary celebration of the Milwaukee Railroad Womens' Club in Wausau, Wis., were, back row, left to right: Mrs. Julie Schultz, sec­ retary;AmongMrs. thoseEvelyn attendingSchreiner, the treasurer;50th anniversaryMrs. Louise celebrationAdamscheck, of the secondMilwaukeevice Railroadpres­ ident;Womens'Mrs. GenClubChamberlain, in Wausau, Wis.,first vicewere,president; back row,Mrs. leftMarie to right:Callahan, Mrs. Juliepresident; Schultz,Mrs. sec­ Evelynretary;Hubbs, Mrs. Evelynmember Schreiner,of the General treasurer;Governing Mrs. LouiseBoard Adamscheck,and guest speaker, secondand viceMrs. pres­ Jeanetteident; Mrs.Richter, Gen mistressChamberlain,of ceremonies. first vice president;In the front Mrs.row, Marieleft toCallahan,right, are president;the follow­ Mrs. ANDERSON-BEAN. Sharon Anderson ingEvelyncharter Hubbs,members: memberMrs. ofAmanda the GeneralWeidner, GoverningMiss Mildred Board Conklin,and guestMrs. speaker,Adela Reicheand Mrs. and Michael Bean were married on June Jeanette Richter, mistress of ceremonies. In the front row, left to right, are the follow­ ANDERSON-BEAN. Sharon Anderson and Mrs. Pearl Curtis. 22 at the Trinity Lutheran Church of ing charter members: Mrs. Amanda Weidner, Miss Mildred Conklin, Mrs. Adela Reiche and Michael Bean were married on June Sparta, Wis. Sharon's father, Ted Ander­ workingand Mrs.in Pearlengine Curtis.service since 1951. son,22 isata thewelder Trinityat the LutheranMilwaukee ChurchRoad of LaCrosse Division Wayne and Mrs. Smith reside at 7 J4 ShopsSparta,in Tomah,Wis. Sharon'sWis. Michael'sfather, Tedfather, Ander­ working in engine service since 1951. son, is a welder at the Milwaukee Road 22nd Ave. North, Clinton, Iowa. They LaCrosseValley District Division Russell Bean, is agent at the Milwaukee Wayne and Mrs. Smith reside at 7 J4 Road'sShopsstation in Tomah,in Sparta. Wis. MichaelMichael'sworks father, plan to travel to all points west, visiting 22nd Ave. North, Clinton, Iowa. They Naomi Cline,ValleyCorrespondent District at Russellthe Tomah Bean,Shops. is agent at the Milwaukee relatives in California and in Reno and plan to travel to all points west, visiting Road's station in Sparta. Michael works Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where he plans to RoundhouseNaomi Cline,Office, CorrespondentWausau relatives in California and in Reno and orsat anthe exceptionallyTomah Shops.busy and happy do some fishing. Those of us in the Sa­ Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where he plans to time. vanna and Clinton area will be waiting SeventyRoundhousemembers Office,of The WausauMilwau­ do some fishing. Those of us in the Sa­ orsRoger an H.exceptionallyHotz, son of busyMarion andAgent happy to hear some great fish stories. kee Railroad Wornens' Club celebrated vanna and Clinton area will be waiting Seventy members of The Milwau­ andtime.Mrs. R. L. Hotz, graduated on May Randall Wojan, son of Mr. and Mrs. the club's 50th anniversary on July 10 to hear some great fish stories. kee Railroad Wornens' Club celebrated 25 withRogera B.A.H. Hotz,degree son ofin Marioneducational Agent Carl Wojan of the division engineer's with a luncheon and program at the the club's 50th anniversary on July 10 psychologyand Mrs. R.from L. Hotz,the Iowa graduatedState onUni­ May officeRandallat Perry, Wojan,was awarded son of Mr.a Bachelor and Mrs. Hoffman House in Wausau, Wis. with a luncheon and program at the versity25 withat Ames. a B.A.Roger degreeis workingin educationalas a ofCarlBusiness WojanAdministration of the divisiondegree engineer'sin Guest speaker was Mrs. Evelyn clerkpsychologyat Marion fromthis summer,the Iowaand Stateplans Uni­ Accountingoffice at Perry,and Industrialwas awardedRelations a Bachelorat HubbsHoffmanof the HouseGeneral in GoverningWausau, Wis.Board. Guest speaker was Mrs. Evelyn to versitycontinue at Ames.his education Roger isat workingAmes inas a commencementof Business Administrationexercises at the degreeUni­ in She reviewed 50 years of service and September.clerk at Marion this summer, and plans versityAccountingof Iowa andon MayIndustrialJ8. Relations at helpHubbsgiven ofto themembers General Governingin need. Board. toIowa continueDivision hisLocomotive education atEngineer Ames in commencementDr. F. D. Snyder, exercisesson of Perry at theYard­ Uni­ SheMrs. reviewedCallahan 50introduced years ofthe servicecharter and W.September. W. Smith retired on May 29 after masterversityand of IowaMrs. onJ. MayA. JSnyder,8. has membershelp givenwho to memberswere present. in need.Other Iowa Division Locomotive Engineer acceptedDr. F.a D.position Snyder, assonassociate of Perry Yard­re­ charterMrs.members Callahanare introducedMrs. Mike the charterHar­ W. W. Smith retired on May 29 after searchmasterdirector and Mrs.in nuclear J. A. physicsSnyder, athas ringtonmembersand Mrs.who LeowereZiebell. present. Other theacceptedUniversity a ofpositionPittsburgh. as associateDr. Snyder re­ charterEntertainment memberswas areprovided Mrs. Mikeby theHar­ hassearchbeen directorteaching inand nuclearconducting physicsre­ at Wausaringtonu Sen andior Mrs.Citizens LeoChorus Ziebell.directed searchthe Universityat the University of Pittsburgh.of Kentucky Dr. Snyderin by Mrs.EntertainmentEster Oslage. wasTable providedgames wereby the Lexingtonhas beenduring teachingthe andpast conductingthree years. re­ alsoWausaplayed.u Senior Citizens Chorus directed searchThe Iowa at thePoetry UniversityAssociation of Kentuckyhas in byMrs. Mrs.Jeanette Ester Oslage.Richter Tablepresented games werea announcedLexingtonthe duringwinners thein pastits 1974threecom­ years. reviewalso played.of club activities and introduced petition,The andIowaagain Poetrythe wifeAssociationof retired has officersMrs.and Jeanettethe speaker. RichterMrs. presentedClarence a EngineerannouncedTom theRellihan winnerswas in itsa 1974winner. com­ Sydowreviewbaked of clubthe activitiesanniversary and cake.introduced Mrs.petition,Rellihan and againwrites theusing wife theof retiredpen officersOur sympathy and the speaker.goes to Mrs.the Clarencefamily nameEngineerGurnie TomHunter. Rellihan was a winner. ofSydowUTU bakedGeneral theChairman anniversaryNorman cake. Mrs. Rellihan writes using the pen Our sympathy goes to the family WalternameDroese Gurnie(second Hunter. of UTU General Chairman Norman from right), assistant generalWalter Droeseforeman (secondat NorthfromMilwaukee, right), assistantWis., andgeneralRobert foremanWheeler at (secondNorth Milwaukee,from left), Wis., trackand laborer,Robert retiredWheeler on(secondJune 28. Withfromthem left), on tracktheir retirementlaborer, retiredday Roadmaster and Mrs. Fairman Campbell areon Robert'sJune 28. Withwife, them display a plaque presented to Mr. Camp­ Irma,on theirand retirementMilwaukee day bellRoadmasteron his retirement and Mrs.by theirFairman18 children. Campbell Divisionare Robert'sEngineer R.wife,J. Thedisplayplaque, a plaqueon which presentedwas mountedto Mr. Camp­a Brueske.Irma, andWalter Milwaukeere­ bronzebell ontrack his retirementspike, was by theirpresented 18 children.at tiredDivisionwith 25Engineeryears ofR. J. Fairman'sThe plaque,retirement on whichparty wason Julymounted12 at a railroadBrueske.service Walterand re­ RedbronzeWing, trackMinn. spike,He retiredwas presentedfrom the at Roberttired retiredwith 25with years13 of LaCrosseFairman'sDivision retirementon Aug. party1. on July 12 at years.railroad service and Red Wing, Minn. He retired from the Robert retired with 13 28LaCrosse Division on Aug. 1. years. THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE

28 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Michael Sol Collection Jack Fenno (center), assistant division en­ gineer,Jack MilwaukeeFenno (center),Di­ vision,assistantretired divisionon Aug. en­ 31 gineer,after more Milwaukeethan 38 Di­ yearsvision,of service.retired onA re­Aug. tirement31 after partymore thanwas 38 heldyearsSept. of service.14 at Her­ A re­ man'stirementAmerwood party inwas Milwaukee.held Sept.With 14 atJack Her­ at man'sthe party Amerwoodare Mrs. in FennoMilwaukee.and Robert With JackJ. Brueske,at the partydivision areen­ Mrs. gineer.Fenno and Robert J. Brueske, division en­ gineer. Switchman Franklin "Mike" Bublitz(right) in 1956 following 50 years of service pathy is extended to the family of re­ gets a handshake from Portage, Wis., with the Milwaukee Road. He is sur­ tired Engineer Frank Novey, who died pathy is extended to the family of re­ TrainmasterSwitchmanTim FranklinHanson. "Mike"Mike Bublitz(right)retired on vivedin 1956by his followingwidow, Helen,50 yearstwo ofdaugh­ service on July 19. Mr. Novey was a World tired Engineer Frank Novey, who died Junegets26 awith handshake31 years offromservice Portage,with theWis., terswithand thetwo Milwaukeesons, including Road.Conductor He is sur­ War I veteran. on July 19. Mr. Novey was a World MilwaukeeTrainmasterRoad. Tim Hanson. Mike retired on Arthurvived Colgan.by his widow,Burial Helen,was in thetwoCath­ daugh­ Engineers Fritz Primus, Orestes Qua­ June 26 with 31 years of service with the War I veteran. olictersCemetery and two atsons,LaCrosse. including Conductor ley and Conductor F. J. Mittlebach Milwaukee Road. Engineers Fritz Primus, Orestes Qua­ Krueger on the death of his mother, ArthurGordon Colgan.T. Sims, Burialassistant was in thedistrict Cath­ have recently retired. ley and Conductor F. J. Mittlebach Mrs. Adella Krueger. Mrs. Krueger managerolic Cemeteryof sales atwith LaCrosse.headquarters at have recently retired. wasKruegerthe widow on theof deathEngineer of hisAugust mother, LaCrosse,Gordonshot T. hisSims,first holeassistantin one districtat Passenger Station KruegerMrs. Adellawho died Krueger.in 1967. Mrs.She Kruegerwas a themanagerLaCrosse of salesCountry withClub headquartersrecently. at and Muskego Yard charterwas themember widowof theof Womens'Engineer Club.August SimsLaCrosse,aced the shot188-yard his first seventhhole in onehole at Passenger Station Beverly Radtke, Correspondent BurialKruegerwas inwhoWausau. died in 1967. She was a withthe a LaCrossefive wood. Country Club recently. and Muskego Yard charterCongratulations member toof Laborerthe Womens'and Mrs. Club. Sims aced the 188-yard seventh hole Robert Thomas McSweeney, Jr., re­ Burial was in Wausau. Beverly Radtke, Correspondent Tom Hoffman on the birth of their withMilwaukee a five wood. Division ceived his Doctor of Philosophy degree daughterCongratulationsJean Marie toon LaborerAug. 22. andThey Mrs. in MaterialsRobert ThomasScience McSweeney,from Marquette Jr., re­ Tom Hoffman on the birth of their now have three daughters. MilwaukeeFirst District Division Universityceived his inDoctorMilwaukee of Philosophyat a Maydegree daughter Jean Marie on Aug. 22. They Tom Richter, son of Trainmaster and 19incommencement Materials Scienceceremony. from MarquetteRobert, now have three daughters. James E. Boeshaar, Correspondent Mrs. R. D. Richter of Wausau, received First District whoseUniversitylate father in Milwaukeewas foreign at freighta May Tom Richter, son of Trainmaster and his bachelor of Psychology degree from A Jamesfamily E.picnic Boeshaar,for retired CorrespondentMilwau­ traffic19 commencementmanager for ceremony.the Milwaukee Robert, Mrs. R. D. Richter of Wausau, received Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, kee Road employees at Beloit, Wis., Road,whoseis nowlate fatheremployed was asforeignsenior freightsci­ his bachelor of Psychology degree from and a Certificate of Registration for was heldA familyat Macktown, picnic for Wis.,retiredon Milwau­Aug. entisttrafficat GlobemanagerUnion. for the Milwaukee Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, Inhalation Therapy. He has been ap­ 18keewith Roadnearly employees125 people at Beloit,in attend­ Wis., Road, is now employed as senior sci­ and a Certificate of Registration for pointed head of technical services at ance.was held at Macktown, Wis., on Aug. entist at Globe Union. Inhalation Therapy. He has been ap­ Women's Club Boone County Hospital, Boone, Iowa. Guests18 withincluded nearly 125Earl peopleMann, ingeneral attend­ pointed head of technical services at Retired Conductor William A. Col­ chairmanance. of The Brotherhood of Loco­ Milwaukee Chapter Boone County Hospital, Boone, Iowa. Women's Club gan, 89, died on Aug. 7 in an Onalaska, motiveGuestsEngineers included(BLE); Earl Mann,Bill Ingram, general Retired Conductor William A. Col­ Mrs. John Farence, Correspondent Wis., nursing home. Mr. Colgan retired organizerchairmanof ofthe TheBLE, Brotherhoodand Don ofLind­ Loco­ Milwaukee Chapter gan, 89, died on Aug. 7 in an Onalaska, say,motiveIllinois Engineersrepresentative (BLE);for Billthe Ingram,BLE, On July 12 seventy-four members Wis., nursing home. Mr. Colgan retired Mrs. John Farence, Correspondent withorganizertheir families. of the BLE, and Don Lind­ of the Milwaukee Chapter of the Mil­ say,Recently Illinoisretired representativeOperator for Barneythe BLE, waukeeOn RoadJuly Women's12 seventy-fourClub celebrated members Spicklerwith theirand families.Clerk John Connors were theirof theGolden MilwaukeeAnniversary Chapterat ofa dinnerthe Mil­ recognizedRecentlyand retiredpresented Operatorwith gifts.Barney at waukeethe Downtowner Road Women'sMotor ClubInn. celebratedMiss DoorSpicklerprizes andwere Clerkwon Johnby Connorsmembers were IrmatheirKnoll, GoldenMrs. AnniversaryAnna Masar, at a Mrs.dinner ofrecognizedthe Stienhagen, and presentedSherman, withLindsay, gifts. Jacobat theFranjevic, DowntownerMiss MotorElenore Inn.Fran­ Miss NoveyDoorand prizesHansch werefamilies. won byPlans membersare ceyIrmaand Knoll,Mrs. ClaraMrs. Clark,Anna allMasar,charter Mrs. underof theway Stienhagen,for another Sherman,picnic next Lindsay,year. members,Jacob Franjevic,were present. Miss ElenoreOur oldest Fran­ NoveyGet well andwishes Hanschare families.extended Plansto En­ are member,cey andMrs. Mrs.Clara ClaraDankert, Clark, all91, charteralso gineerLinderIra wayWarfield for anotherof Beloit,picnic nextwho year.is attended.members,Letters werefrom present.Mrs. AnneOur Kil­oldest recuperatingGet wellfrom wishesrecent are extendedsurgery. Sym- to En­ tiemember,of Oldsmar, Mrs.Fla., ClaraMrs. Dankert,Marie Shan-91, also gineer Ira Warfield of Beloit, who is attended. Letters from Mrs. Anne Kil­ Seatedrecuperatingat the officers' from recent surgery. Sym- tie of Oldsmar, Fla., Mrs. Marie Shan­ table during the 50th anniversarySeated at dinnerthe officers'of thetableMilwaukee during thearea 50th Womens'anniversaryClub are,dinnerleft of to theright, MilwaukeeMrs. Elsie area Haggerty,Womens' Clubtreasurer; are, left Mrs.to Sylviaright, Duty,Mrs. re­Elsie RICHTER-RUTH. Ruth Ann Richter, cordingHaggerty,secretary; treasurer; daughter of Trainmaster and Mrs. R. D. Mrs.Mrs.Herman Sylvia Reuter,Duty, re­ RichterRICHTER-RUTH.of Wausau, RuthWis., Annand DennisRichter, president;cording Mrs.secretary;lillie Ruthdaughterof Cedar of TrainmasterRapids, Iowa, andwere Mrs.mar­ R. D. Blanck,Mrs. firstHermanvice pres­Reuter, riedRichteron June of 29Wausau,in Rothschild, Wis., andWis. DennisThe ident,president;and Mrs.Mrs. Annlillie coupleRuth willof Cedarmake Rapids,their home Iowa, inwereCedar mar­ Ludington,Blanck, first secondvice pres­ Rapids.ried on June 29 in Rothschild, Wis. The viceident,president. and Mrs. Ann couple will make their home in Cedar Ludington, second OCTOBER,Rapids. 1974 vice president. 29

OCTOBER, 1974 29 Michael Sol Collection General Foreman­ Electrical Systems R. J. GeneralFoley (left) Foreman­extends hisElectricalbest wishes Systemsto R. ElectricianJ. Foley (left)Ray extendsJa­ cobshis whobest retiredwishesre­ to centlyElectricianafter 40Rayyears Ja­ of cobsservice whoat retiredthe Mil­ re­ waukeecently Road'safter 40shops years in ofMilwaukee, service atWis. the Mil­ waukee Road's shops in Milwaukee, Wis.

non of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Kate tests at West Aliis Memorial Hospital Rathbun were read. Mrs. Anne Baum­ recently. Superintendent of Air Brakes Marty gartnernon ofof Phoenix,Las Vegas, Ariz.,Nev., and sentMrs.best Kate testsSympathy at Westwas Aliisextended Memorialto the Hospitalfam­ Wang berg and his wife Maxine celebrate wishesRathbunfor continued were read.success. Mrs. AnneAn enjoy­ Baum­ iliesrecently.of Mrs. Alma Moran, Mrs. Hazel Marty'sSuperintendentretirement atofa partyAir Brakesheld in theirMarty ablegartnerafternoon of Laswas Vegas,spent playingNev., sentcards best HinebaughSympathyand wasMrs. extendedAnna Dermodyto the fam­ honorWangonbergAug. and2 hisat wifethe HolidayMaxine celebrateInn in andwishesreminiscing for continuedwith old success.friends. An enjoy­ oniliesthe ofdeath Mrs.of Almathese Moran,members Mrs.during Hazel Milwaukee,Marty's retirementWis. at a party held in their Charlesable afternoonRintelman, was formerspent playingsign paint­ cards theHinebaughmonth of August.and Mrs. Anna Dermody honor on Aug. 2 at the Holiday Inn in er andfor thereminiscingMilwaukee withRoad old friends.Shops, and on the death of these members during beenMilwaukee,on sick Wis.leave recently. We all husbandCharlesof Rintelman,our historian, formerEdna, sign sur­paint­ the monthCar of DepartmentAugust. wish you and your wife well, Orville, er for the Milwaukee Road Shops, and andbeenhope onyou sickwill leavebe feeling recently.better soon.We all prised us with beautiful signs, both for Pat Hoye, Correspondent thehusbanddinner andof ourpicnic. historian,We also Edna,had the sur­ Car Department Orville'swish youaddress and youris 417 wifeW. well,Ring Orville,St., and hope you will be feeling better soon. supportprised ofus withMr. beautifulC. C. Dilley, signs, Mr.both1. for Lots ofPatgood Hoye,wishes Correspondentgo along with Milwaukee. Phlegerthe dinnerand Mr.and picnic.D. D. FisherWe alsoin hadsup­ the lim and Ruth Wilbur as they transfer Orville'sCongratulations addressto is Mike417 SlapczynskiW. Ring St., plyingsupportus with of Mr.railroad C. C.memorabilia Dilley, Mr.for 1. fromLotsMilwaukee of goodShops wishesback go toalongSavan­ with onMilwaukee.his retirement. Mike was a carman decorations.Phleger andA Mr.special D. D.thanks Fisherto in dllsup­ na,limIll., andand Ruththe familyWilburhome. as theyJim transferwill welderCongratulationsin the Freight toShop Mikeat Slapczynskithe time theseplyinggentlemen. us with railroad memorabilia for befromassistant Milwaukeecar foreman Shops backon theto Savan­Rip ofonhis hisretirement retirement.on MikeJuly 8.wasHe a putcarmanin decorations.The picnic onA Aug.special19 thankswas also to adll Trackna, Ill.,at Savanna. and the Don'tfamilyforget home.all Jimyour will closewelderto 38 in yearsthe Freightof service Shopon atthe therail­ time successthese andgentlemen.was attended by 55 mem­ friendsbe assistanthere at thecarShops, foremanfolks, onand thepay Rip road.of hisThese retirementyears were on spentJuly 8.at theHe Mil­put in bers.TheMiss picnicIrma Knollon Aug.donated 19 wasa lovely also a us Tracka visit atonce Savanna.in a while. Don't forget all your waukeeclose toShops 38 yearswith ofthe serviceexception on theof rail­a pairsuccessof pillowcases and was attendedwhich wereby 55 thenmem­ friendsWe wish hereto atsay the"so Shops,long" folks,to Orville and pay briefroad.period Theseat yearsDavies wereYard spentin at the1943. Mil­ raffled.bers. Miss Irma Knoll donated a lovely 1acquet,us a visitchauffeur once in ina while.the Freight Shop, Hewaukeewas hired Shopsas awithlaborer the exceptionin 1936 and of a pairMrs. ofAnne pillowcasesKiltie, in whichMilwaukee were forthen who Wetook wishhis pensionto say "soon long"June 28.to OrvilleOr­ tookbriefhis periodcarman's at Daviesdate in Yard1944. inMike 1943. a raffled.one-month visit, divided her time ville1acquet,has 40 chauffeuryears of inservice the Freightwith Shop,the andHehis waswife hiredlook as forwarda laborerto inenjoying 1936 and amongMrs.relatives Anne Kiltie,and friends.in MilwaukeeOn the for Milwaukee.who took hisHe pensionstarted onin June1934 28. InOr­ theirtookleisure his carman'stime during date intheir 1944.retire­ Mike tripa toone-monthMilwaukee, visit,one ofdividedher car's hertires time Greenville Bayhas and40 yearstransferred of serviceto the withMil­ the mentand andhis wifeplan lookto continue forwardresiding to enjoyingat hadamonga blow-out. relativesLuckily and friends.she was Onnot the waukeeMilwaukee.Shops Hein 1936.startedExcept in 1934for a In 2515theirS. leisure18th St. time during their retire­ injured.trip to Milwaukee, one of her car's tires periodGreenbetween Bay and1942 transferredand 1945 to thewhen Mil­ mentOn July and 15planEd toJaworski, continuepassenger residing at hadMrs. a Sylviablow-out.Ballard Luckilyhad surgeryshe wason not hewaukeewas in Shopsmilitary in service,1936. Excepthe worked for a carman,2515 S.retired, 18th St.ending a 23-year serv­ Julyinjured.1 and is recovering nicely. Also re­ in periodthe Passenger betweenShop 1942and andthe 1945Freight when ice record.On JulyEd 15worked Ed Jaworski,in the Air passengerBrake portedMrs.ill wereSylviaMrs. BallardMarie hadHauser surgeryand on Shophe aswascarman in militaryhelper, service,carman, hetractor worked Departmentcarman, retired,of the Passengerending a 23-yearShop dur­ serv­ Mrs.JulyAdeline 1 and isSchively, recoveringwho nicely.underwent Also re­ driver,in theand Passengerthen chauffeur. Shop andOrville the Freighthas ingicethese record.year$, Ed startingworked inout theas Airan Brakeair ported ill were Mrs. Marie Hauser and Shop as carman helper, carman, tractor brakeDepartmenthelper in of1951. the PassengerGood luck Shopto you, dur­ Mrs. Adeline Schively, who underwent driver, and then chauffeur. Orville has ing these year3, starting out as an air brake helper in 1951. Good luck to you,

Boilermaker Jim Miklovich (right) gets a good-bye handshake from Boiler Fore­ Surrounded by co-workers on his big day is Tom Wilson (second from left), uphol­ manBoilermakerHenry Keller. JimJim Miklovichretired (right)on Aug. gets30 a sterer at the Milwaukee, Wis., Passenger Shop, who retired on Aug. 2. From left to aftergood-bye29 years handshakeof service. fromJim Boilerplans Fore­to. rightSurroundedare Lawrence by co-workersPaul, Tom onWilson, his bigBen dayHoma is Tom(who Wilsonalso (secondretired recently),from left),Ziggy uphol­ spendman someHenry ofKeller.his retirementJim retiredtime on Aug.with 30 Czerwinskisterer at andthe BillMilwaukee,Landingham. Wis., Passenger Shop, who retired on Aug. 2. From left to relativesafter 29in yearsThunder of Bay,service.Canada. Jim plans to. right are Lawrence Paul, Tom Wilson, Ben Homa (who also retired recently), Ziggy spend some of his retirement time with 30Czerwinski and Bill Landingham. THE relativesMILWAUKEE in ThunderROAD Bay, MAGAZINECanada.

30 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Michael Sol Collection Congratulating Mike Slapczynski (center) onCongratulatinghis last day of workMike beforeSlapczynskiretiring are(center)Len Barryon his(left), last daygeneral of work foremanbefore ofretiringthe Freight are Len Shop,Barryand (left),Vern Water­general worth,foremanshop of thesuperin­ Freight tendent.Shop, andMike Vernretired Water­ onworth,July 8shopas carman superin­ weldertendent.in Milwaukee,Mike retired Wis.,on Julyafter 8 38as yearscarman withwelderthe inMilwaukee Milwaukee, Road.Wis., after 38 years Second shill Pipefitler Emil Oseen (left) with the Milwaukee is congratulated by Assistant General Road. ForemanSecond J.shillC. PipefitlerRobertson. EmilEmil Oseenretired (left) onisAug. congratulated30 from the Milwaukee,by AssistantWis., GeneralLD ShopsForemanwith 27J. yearsC. Robertson.of service. Emil retired ern Ave. Locomotive Department. He with the Milwaukee since 1947 and in on Aug. 30 from the Milwaukee, Wis., LD was a machine helper, machine appren­ 1950 he joined the Air Brake Depart­ Shops with 27 years of service. Ed, and may you have a pleasant re­ tice,ernand Ave.a machinist Locomotivein air Department.brakes while He mentwith whenthe Milwaukeehe started sincehis 1947air brake and in tirement. Ed is currently living at there.was a machine helper, machine appren­ helper1950apprenticeship. he joined the AirIn 1961Brakehe Depart­was Ed, and may you have a pleasant re­ ) 572A S. 26 St. tice,After anda ten-month a machinistperiod in airat brakesMilwau­ while promotedment whento assistanthe startedair hisbrake air fore­brake tirement. Ed is currently living at Our best wishes to Tom Wezyk on his keethere.Shops Diesel House in 1960, he was man,helperWe apprenticeship.wish Ralph success In 1961in his henew was ) 572A S. 26 St. promotion to assistant foreman in the sent Afterto Portage, a ten-monthWis., periodas roundhouse at Milwau­ duties.promoted to assistant air brake fore­ Our best wishes to Tom Wezyk on his Milwaukee Train Yard. Tom was a car­ foremankee Shopsand Dieselthree yearsHouselater in 1960,moved he towas man, We wish Ralph success in his new promotion to assistant foreman in the man cutter in the Passenger Shop at the Savannasent toas Portage,assistant Wis.,roundhouse as roundhousefore­ duties.Locomotive Department Milwaukee Train Yard. Tom was a car­ time of his appointment on July 23. man.foremanHe returned and threeto Milwaukee years later inmoved1964 to man cutter in the Passenger Shop at the Nancy Stark, Correspondent He has over four years of experience in andSavannaserved as assistant foremanroundhousein thefore­ Locomotive Department time of his appointment on July 23. the Milwaukee Train Yard-Davies Dieselman.House, He returnedequipment to Milwaukeeshop foreman in 1964 SuperintendentNancy Stark,of AirCorrespondentBrakes Marty He has over four years of experience in Yard area, earning his carman's date in andandair servedbrake asforeman. assistantWe foremanwould inall the Wangberg retired in August. He started the Milwaukee Train Yard-Davies 1969. He spent more than a year at the likeDieselto wish House,Charlie equipmentgood luck shopand foremansuc­ workingSuperintendentfor the railroad of Airas Brakesa fireman Marty Yard area, earning his carman's date in Milwaukee Shops as a carman and a cessandin airthe brakenew foreman.duties he Westarted wouldon all in Wangberg1943 at Perry, retiredIowa. in August.He progressed He started 1969. He spent more than a year at the carman cutter prior to his promotion. Aug.like I.to wish Charlie good luck and suc­ to workingassistant fortraveling the railroadengineer as ina fireman1955 Milwaukee Shops as a carman and a Tom's father, Chester, is a carman at cessRetiring in thefrom newthe dutiesPassenger he startedShop on andin then1943to attraveling Perry, Iowa.engineer. He progressedIn 1958 carman cutter prior to his promotion. the Davies Yard Repair Track. onAug.Aug. I.2 was Tom Wilson, upholster­ hetowas assistantappointed travelingassistant engineersuperintend­ in 1955 Tom's father, Chester, is a carman at Retired Chief Clerk George R. Voth er. TomRetiringhad servedfrom thein thePassengerUpholstery Shop entandof thenair brakes to travelingand in engineer.J966, to super­In 1958 the Davies Yard Repair Track. died on July 27 in Milwaukee. He is Departmenton Aug. 2 sincewas Tom1938. Wilson,From nowupholster­on, intendenthe was appointedof air brakes. assistantHe wassuperintend­also a Retired Chief Clerk George R. Voth survived by two daughters. At the time upholsteringer. Tom hadwill servedbe strictlyin the Upholsterya hobby memberent of ofairthe brakesBrake andand in BrakeJ966, Equip­to super­ died on July 27 in Milwaukee. He is of his retirement in 1956, he was chief forDepartmentTorn, for the sincebenefit 1938.of Fromfamily nowand on, mentintendentCommittee of air brakes.of the HeMechanical was also a survived by two daughters. At the time clerk to the Shop Superintendent. Fu­ friends.upholsteringAnother willhobby be hestrictlyhas is acamp­ hobby Divisionmemberof ofthe theAAR. BrakeMarty and Braketakes Equip­with of his retirement in 1956, he was chief neral services were held in Milwaukee. ingforwhich Torn, heforenjoys the benefitwith ofhis familyfamily. and himmentthe Committeebest wishes ofof theall ofMechanicalhis co­ clerk to the Shop Superintendent. Fu­ Charlie Pollock, air brake foreman, Wefriends.understand Anotherthat hobbyhe headed he hasfor is camp­the workersDivisionand of friendsthe AAR.allover Marty thetakesrail­ with neral services were held in Milwaukee. has been appointed assistant superin­ greating outdoorswhich heimmediately enjoys withafter his retir­family. road.him the best wishes of all of his co­ Charlie Pollock, air brake foreman, tendent-air brakes in the Mechanical ing.WeTom's understandhome isthatat 2464he headedN. Bartlett for the workersMILWAUKEE and friendsDIESELHOUSE allover the rail­ has been appointed assistant superin­ Department. Charlie started with the Ave.,greatand outdoorswe all wishimmediatelyhim a happy after re­retir­ road.Our sympathy is extended to Elec­ tendent-air brakes in the Mechanical Milwaukee Road in 1943 at the West- tirement.ing. Tom's home is at 2464 N. Bartlett tricianMILWAUKEEHelper R. Heyden DIESELHOUSEon the death Department. Charlie started with the Ave.,Ralph andBeitzinger we all iswishour himnew aair happybrake re­ of hisOurfather, sympathyWillard is Heyden,extended52, towho Elec­ Milwaukee Road in 1943 at the West- foremantirement.in the Passenger Shop. He was diedtricianon July Helper20 fromR. Heydena heart onattack. the death promotedRalphon BeitzingerSept. I. isRalph our newis fromair brakea ofOur his sympathyfather, Willardis also Heyden,offered 52, whoto railroadforemanfamily-his in the Passengerfather Shop.was in Hethe was Machinistdied on F.JulyRygiewicz 20 from upona heartthe attack.death AirpromotedBrake Department. on Sept. I. RalphRalphhas is frombeen a of hisOurfather, sympathyJohn, whois alsodied offeredon Aug. to railroad family-his father was in the Machinist F. Rygiewicz upon the death Air Brake Department. Ralph has been of his father, John, who died on Aug.

Milwaukee, Wis., Die­ selhouse Electrician EdgarMilwaukee,Anderson Wis.,(cen­ Die­ ter)selhouseretired on ElectricianAug. 16 afterEdgar11 yearsAndersonof serv­ (cen­ iceter)with retiredthe onrailroad. Aug. 16 Withafterhim 11 onyearshis of lastserv­ dayice arewith Electrician­the railroad. Section Foreman Anthony R. Mesich (left) CommilleemanWith him on his R.last receives congratulations from Robert J. Schneiderday are (left)Electrician­and Brueske,Section divisionForeman engineer,Anthony R. MilwaukeeMesich (left) ForemanCommilleemanD. W. Daly. R. receives congratulations from Robert J. Division, on his Sept. 13 retirement. An­ Schneider (left) and Brueske, division engineer, Milwaukee thony started his railroad career in 1934 Foreman D. W. Daly. andDivision,became ona hissection Sept.foreman 13 retirement.in 1939. An­ thony started his railroad career in 1934 OCTOBER,and became1974 a section foreman in 1939. 31

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Michael Sol Collection President's Tr phy Contest SafetyPresident'sStandi s of Divisions Tr phyand ContestDepartments SafetyJanuary Standi 1 throughs of DivisionsOctober and4, Departments1974

January 1 through October 4, 1974 Casualty Rank Division Killed All Injuries Rate Casualty Rank Division Killed All Injuries Rate 1 Rocky Mountain 77 54.42 2 Aberdeen 91 76.89 3 1 CoastRocky Mountain 159 77 77.9254.42 4 2 TwinAberdeenCity Terminal 97 91 83.6476.89 3 5 Iowa,CoastMinnesota & Dakota 108159 92.9177.92 4 6 LaCrosseTwin City Terminal 17697 94.5883.64 7 5 ChicagoIowa, Minnesota & Dakota 320108 96.4092.91 8 6 IowaLaCrosse 199176 99.1194.58 7 Chicago 320 96.40 9 Milwaukee 497 110.27 RICHTER-BID LING MEYER. Milwau kee, 8 OthersIowa 50199 16.7599.11 Wis., Dieselhouse Electrician Bill Bid­ 9 SYSTEMMilwaukee 1774497 81.95110.27 lingRICHTER-BIDmeyer was marriedLING MEYER.to Geraldine MilwauRich­ kee, Others 50 16.75 terWis.,on JulyDieselhouse6. Vows wereElectricianexchanged Bill atBid­ SYSTEM 1774 81.95 Sl. lingAdelbert'smeyer wasChurch marriedin Roshold, to GeraldineWis. Rich­ Casualty ter on July 6. Vows were exchanged at Rank Department Killed All Injuries Rate withSl. theAdelbert'srailroad. ChurchEdgar inplans Roshold,on travel­ Wis. Casualty ing and camping which will keep him Rank Department Killed All Injuries Rate with the railroad. Edgar plans on travel­ 1 Stations 57 22.43 busy along with his interests in square ing and camping which will keep him 2 Material Division 13 44.93 dancing and golf. busy along with his interests in square 3 1 SignalsStations& Communications 57 22.43 30 45.48 dancing and golf. 4 2 EnginemenMaterial Division 12013 53.9844.93 MILWAUKEE LD SHOPS 5 3 LocomotiveSignals &Department Communications 14230 70.3645.48 Electrician Ray Jacobs retired after 4 MILWAUKEE LD SHOPS 6 CarEnginemenDepartment 160120 80.3253.98 40 years of service with the railroad. 5 Electrician Ray Jacobs retired after 7 RoadLocomotiveTrainmen Department 298142 102.4070.36 Second shift Pipefitter Emil Oseen re­ 6 Car Department 40 years of service with the railroad. 8 Electrification 12160 104.1880.32 tired on Aug. 30 after 27 years of serv­ 7 Second shift Pipefitter Emil Oseen re­ 9 BridgeRoad &TrainmenBuilding 41298 117.62102.40 ice. Pipefitter John Bulowicz retired 8 Electrification Julytired3 Ionafter Aug.46 30 yearsafter 27of yearsservice. of serv­A 10 Track 445 12 146.84104.18 9 Bridge & Building 41 117.62 surpriseice. Pipefitterparty was Johnheld byBulowiczJohn's family retired 11 Yard Trainmen 432 220.94 July 31 after 46 years of service. A 10 Track 445 146.84 and, according to John, it was quite a Miscellaneous 24 6.73 surprise party was held by John's family 11 Yard Trainmen 432 220.94 surprise! and,Boilermaker accordingJim to John,Miklovich it wasretired quite a 28 at the age ofMiscellaneous58. 24 6.73 work with the Social Counseling Serv­ onsurprise!Aug. 30 after 29 years of service. Laborer-Committeeman Curtis Smith ice. Jim Boilermakerplans to spend Jim someMiklovichtime withretired retired28 at fromthe agethe ofrailroad 58. on July 12. work with the Social Counseling Serv­ Electrician Edgar Anderson retired relativeson Aug.in Thunder30 after 29Bay, yearsCanada. of service.De- CurtisLaborer-Committeemanplans to stay in Milwaukee Curtis andSmith onice.Aug. 16 after II years of service Jim plans to spend some time with retired from the railroad on July 12. Electrician Edgar Anderson retired relatives in Thunder Bay, Canada. De­ Curtis plans to stay in Milwaukee and on Aug. 16 after I I years of service

Laborer- Committeeman Curtis Smith (right) says farewell to District Master MechanicLaborer-E.CommitteemanA. Rogers at the Curtis Milwaukee, Smith Wis.,(right)Dieselhouse. says farewellCurtis toretired Districton MasterJuly Milwaukee Division Conductor F. C. Mittlebach (center) says farewell to J. J. Schwantes 12Mechanicwith 38 years E. A.of Rogersrailroad at service.the Milwaukee,Cur­ (left), assistant superintendent, Milwaukee Division, and A. C. Block, traveling engineer­ tisWis.,plans Dieselhouse.to remain Curtisin Milwaukee retired onand July trainmaster.MilwaukeeMr. DivisionMittlebach Conductorretired F. C.on MittlebachSept. 4, ending (center)a Milwaukeesays farewellRoad to J.career J. Schwantesthat work12 with 38the yearsrailroad's of railroadSocial service.Counsel­ Cur­ began(left),in assistant1944. superintendent, Milwaukee Division, and A. C. Block, traveling engineer­ ingtisService. plans to remain in Milwaukee and trainmaster. Mr. Mittlebach retired on Sept. 4, ending a Milwaukee Road career that work with the railroad's Social Counsel­ 32began in 1944. THE ingMILWAUKEE Service. ROAD MAGAZINE

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Michael Sol Collection General Foreman E. ,I. Werner (left) extends bestGeneralwishes Foremanto Pipefit­ E. ,I. terWernerJohn Bulowicz(left) extendsof thebestMilwaukee, wishes to Wis.,Pipefit­ LDterShops. John BulowiczJohn re­ of ti redthe onMilwaukee,July 31 after Wis., 46 LDyears Shops.of service Johnwith re­ theti redMilwaukee on July Road.31 after 46 years of service with the Milwaukee Road.

visor. Foreman E. Rogowski will be TEST DEPARTMENT Ray's successor. Congratulations and best wishes were visor. Foreman E. Rogowski will be TEST DEPARTMENT extended to M. L. "Ben" Benzer, chief Ray's successor.LD WHEEL SHOP Air Brake Foreman Charlie Pollack (left) engineerCongratulationsof tests, and and bestMrs. wishesBenzer. were Friendsextendedand toco-workers M. L. "Ben"gathered Benzer,at chiefa congratulates Ed Jaworski, passenger Wheel PressLD OperatorWHEEL WilliamSHOP Dris­ carman,Air Brakewho Foremanretired onCharlieJuly Pollack15 at the (left) coll retired on July 31 after 38 years of retirementengineer partyof tests,held inandtheir Mrs.honor Benzer.at AircongratulatesBrake Shop inEd Milwaukee,Jaworski, Wis.passenger serviceWheelwith Pressthe railroad.OperatorBill Williamplans Dris­on theFriendsNantucket and Shoresco-workerson Sept. gathered13. at a carman, who retired on July 15 at the workingcoll retiredaround on theJulyhouse. 31 after 38 years of retirementBen began partyhis railroad held in theircareer honorwith at Air Brake Shop in Milwaukee, Wis. partment Foreman Ray RydJewicz re­ serviceMachinist withGeorge the railroad.Siegle Billretired planson on thetheMilwaukee NantucketRoad Shoresin on1936. Sept.He 13.held tired on Oct. 6 after his vacation period. Julyworking26 after around44 years the ofhouse.service and he positionsBen beganas machinist, his railroadassistant careerengi­ with Raypartmenthas almost Foreman40 years Rayof serviceRydJewiczwith re­ plansMachinistto spend quiteGeorgea bit Siegleof time retiredat his on neer-carthe Milwaukeeconstruction Roadand in assistant1936. Heen­ held thetiredcompany on Oct.with 6 after32 yearshis vacationas a super- period. cottageJuly 26in afternorthern 44 yearsWisconsin. of service and he gineerpositionsof tests as untilmachinist,his appointment assistant engi­as Ray has almost 40 years of service with plans to spend quite a bit of time at his neer-car construction and assistant en­ the company with 32 years as a super- cottage in northern Wisconsi n. gineer of tests until his appointment as

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It took a lot of strong backs to sort and load shipments in the John (Jack) D. Feiereisen, Louis Hruska, (first name unknown) earlier days of LCL, or less-than-carload, railroad freight. This Stewart, "Peachie" Kruska, Barney Dunek, Joe (Spark PI ug) CedarIt tookRapids, a lot Iowa,of strongFreight backsHouse to sortforce andposed load shipmentsfor this photo­ in the Prohaska,John (Jack)unidentified, D. Feiereisen,William LouisMetela, Hruska,Mike (first White,name unknown)Frank graphearliersometime days ofin LCL,the earlyor less-than-carload,1920s. John Feiereisen, railroad supervisorfreight. This (Bugone)Stewart, Drahos,"Peachie"unidentified, Kruska, BarneyWencil Dunek,Vishek, Joeunidentified, (Spark PI ug) of Cedarstations Rapids,and yard Iowa,offices, Freightprovides House theforcefollowing posed partialfor thisiden­ photo­ unidentified,Prohaska, unidentified,unidentified,Milo WilliamDiask, Metela,and remaining Mike White,three men,Frank tificationgraph sometimeof the crew in shown:the earlyLeft 1920s.to right: JohnWilliam Feiereisen,(Bill) supervisorMcCall, unidentified.(Bugone) Drahos, unidentified, Wencil Vishek, unidentified, of stations and yard offices, provides the following partial iden­ unidentified, unidentified, Milo Dlask, and remaining three men, tification of the crew shown: Left to right: William (Bill) McCall, unidentified. OCTOBER, 1974 33 OCTOBER, 1974 33 Michael Sol Collection Charles Zbyszynski receives congratula­ tionsCharleson his retirementZbyszynski fromreceivesE. J. Werner, congratula­gen­ eraltionsforeman, on his andretirementJ. C. Robertson,from E. J. Werner,assistant gen­ generaleral foreman,foreman. and J. C. CharlesRobertson,retired assistantre­ centlygeneralas a machinistforeman. at theCharlesLD Shops retiredat Mil­ re­ waukee,cently Wis.as a machinist at the LD Shops at Mil­ waukee, Wis. Roadmaster Phillip Sylvester and his wife Rose were honored in Milwaukee, Wis., at Roadmastera send-off partyPhillipmarking SylvesterPhil's and hisJuly wife 31 Roseretirement. were honoredPhil started in Milwaukee,with the Mil­ Wis., at a send-off party marking Phil's July Chief Engineer of Tests in 1963. include visits to Australia and Hong waukee Road in 1935 as an extra gang laborer31 retirement.in Chicago, PhilIII. startedHe was withpromoted the Mil­ Mr. and Mrs. Benzer plan to do a lot Kong. Chief Engineer of Tests in 1963. include visits to Australia and Hong to waukeeassistant Roadgeneral in 1935foreman as anat extraWestern gang of traveling with a new Airstream We welcome Brian Day into our office laborer in Chicago, III. He was promoted Mr. and Mrs. Benzer plan to do a lot Kong. Ave. in Chicago and later became gen­ trailer. Good luck and happy motoring! as the new invoice clerk for Class 39 eralto foremanassistant there.generalPhil foremanbecame at Westernroad­ of traveling with a new Airstream We welcome Brian Day into our office Eugene "Butch" W. Krueger has been fuel accounts. masterAve. inat ChicagoMilwaukee andTerminal later becamein 1968. gen­ promotedtrailer. Goodto chief luckengineer and happyof tests motoring!suc­ asYour thecorrespondent new invoice clerkwill be foron Classa ma­ 39 eral foreman there. Phil became road­ ceedingEugeneM. L."Butch"Benzer. W.Butch Kruegerhas hasbeen been ternityfuel accounts.leave of absence effective Oct. ingmasterwith eachat Milwaukeeand everyone Terminalof inyou. 1968. withpromotedthe Milwaukee to chief engineerRoad since of tests1941 suc­ I. "Baby"Your correspondentJohnson is expected will be onduring a ma­ You will be missed. andceedingheld positions M. L. Benzer.as special Butchdraftsman, has been theternityfirst half leaveof October.of absence effective Oct. ingWe withwant eachto welcome and everyoneMr. Picht ofand you. dynamometerwith the Milwaukeeengineer Roadand sinceassistant 1941 I. "Baby" Johnson is expected during hisYoustaff willto bethe missed.Milwaukee Regional chiefandengineer held positionsof tests asprior specialto draftsman,his pres­ the firstRegional half of October.Data Office OfficeWeand wanthope tothey welcomewill find Mr.their Pichtstay and dynamometer engineer and assistant his staff to the Milwaukee Regional ent appointment. Congratulations and June Stanlee, Correspondent pleasant. goodchiefluck engineerto Butch of intestshis priornew duties.to his pres­ Regional Data Office OfficeAlong andwith hopethe theyabove will changesfind theirwe stay entGerry appointment.Kieser, secretary Congratulationsto the Chief and TerryJuneKleist, Stanassistantlee, Correspondentmanager, has havepleasant.had another addition to our grow­ Engineergood luckof toTests, Butchand in hisher newyoungest duties. been transferred to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ing force.AlongWe withnow thehave abovea Honeywellchanges we Terry Kleist, assistant manager, has daughter,Gerry Janet,Kieser,traveled secretaryto tosouthern the Chief As of Sept. I he will become assistant Computer.have had another addition to our grow­ been transferred to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. CaliforniaEngineerto ofvisit Tests,with herandeldest her daugh­youngest manager to Mr. Fossum. Mr. Kleist had ingRay force.Gatzke Weand nowhis havewife, a Bridgette,Honeywell As of Sept. I he will become assistant terdaughter,and son-in-law, Janet, traveledMary Annto southernand been at the Milwaukee Regional Office iustComputer.returned from an exciting trip to manager to Mr. Fossum. Mr. Kleist had RichardCaliforniaKrehl. to visitA tour with ofherDisneyland, eldest daugh­ for four years and during that time h3s London.Ray GatzkeThey visitedand his manywife, Bridgette,of the been at the Milwaukee Regional Office theterHearst and Castleson-in-law,and the MaryQueen AnnMary and made many friends. Terry planned to sights,iust tookreturneda few fromtours anand excitingvisited withtrip to for four years and during that time h3s andRicharda light Krehl.show usingA toura laserof Disneyland,beam at take his family on a trip to Canada friends.London.Ray Theysaid thevisitedpubs manyin London of the made many friends. Terry planned to thetheGriffith HearstPark CastleObservatory and the Queenmade Marythe before moving on to Cedar Rapids. We closesights,a little tooktoo a fewearly toursfor andhim. visitedThe fun with take his family on a trip to Canada vacationand a lightespecially show memorable.using a laser beam at all wish him well. is justfriends.beginning Ray saidat 11:the30 pubsp.m. in London the Griffith Park Observatory made the beforeMr. Chalifoux moving onand to Cedarhis staff Rapids.have We closeFlying a waslittlea toofirst earlyexperience for him.for TheRay fun all wish him well. vacationMaterial especiallyDivision memorable. moved from the Milwaukee Shops area andis thejust take-offsbeginningand at landings11:30 p.m.were not to theMr.Milwaukee ChalifouxDepot andto hismake staffroom have exactlyFlyingwhat washe a firsthad experienceexpected. forThey Ray Lyn Johnson, Correspondent moved from the Milwaukee Shops area Material Division for the Madison, Wis., Regional Data thoroughlyand the take-offsenjoyed andtheir landingsvacation wereand not to the Milwaukee Depot to make room The employeesLyn Johnson,in theCorrespondentoffice of Man­ Office personnel. Mr. Picht, the new as­ hopeexactlyto returnwhat heto Londonhad expected.sometime They for the Madison, Wis., Regional Data ager of Materials at Milwaukee Shops sistant manager, and some of his staff soon.thoroughly enjoyed their vacation and The employees in the office of Man­ Office personnel. Mr. Picht, the new as­ extends wishes for much happiness to from Madison have moved into our hopeMark toHeinzelmann, return to Londonour summersometime ager of Materials at Milwaukee Shops sistant manager, and some of his staff Sharon Rosinski, stenographer, who be­ office. reliefsoon.man in Billing and Expense, has extends wishes for much happiness to from Madison have moved into our came Mrs. Paul Fryjoff on Sept. 7. In We want to extend our best wishes to returnedMarkto CarrollHeinzelmann,College. Markour summeris the NovemberSharon Rosinski,the newlyweds stenographer,will leave whoon be­ Mr.office.Chalifoux and all of his personnel relief man in Billing and Expense, has a cametwo-week Mrs. honeymoon,Paul Fryjoff onwhich Sept. will7. In at theWeAgency. want toIt extendwas a ourpleasure best wisheswork- to returned to Carroll College. Mark is the November the newlyweds will leave on Mr. Chalifoux and all of his personnel a two-week honeymoon, which will at the Agency. It was a pleasure work-

Four rail roaders from the Chicago, III., area wereFourgiven rail roadersa retire­ from mentthe send-offChicago,on III.,Sept. area 6. wereLeft togivenright, a theyretire­ arementOscar send-offStreetz, on Sept.a carman;6. Left Irwinto right,"Ed" they Houser,are Oscara machinist; Streetz, a Jimmiecarman;"Pete" Irwin Rob­"Ed" erts,Houser,a coach a cleaner,machinist; Ray Rydlewicz (left), department fore­ andJimmieNorman "Pete"A. Wright, Rob­ man, receives congratulations from Gen­ a erts,switchman-pilot. a coach cleaner, eralRayForeman RydlewiczE. J. Werner.(left), departmentRay retired onfore­ and Norman A. Wright, Oct.man,6, receivesending congratulationshis 40-year Milwaukee from Gen­ a switchman-pilot. Roaderalcareer. Foreman E. J. Werner. Ray retired on Oct. 6, ending his 40-year Milwaukee 34 THE RoadMILWAUKEE career. ROAD MAGAZINE

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Michael Sol Collection STARKS-AUCUTT. Joan Starks, daugh­ ter of Conductor and Mrs. E. I. Starks of Galewood, III., Agent Joseph Kalasmiki (third from right) presents departing Assistant Savanna,STARKS-AUCUTT.III., was marriedJoan Starks,to Donald daugh­ Agent Jim Hanscom (third from left) with an attache case from employees of the Aucuttter ofof ConductorCedar Rapids, and Mrs.Iowa, E.on I. AprilStarks6. of RegionalGalewood,and III.,Agent's AgentOffices. JosephJim Kalasmikiwas promoted (third fromto agentright) atpresentsWinona, departingMinn., on AssistantJune Savanna, III" was married to Donald 30.AgentTo Jim's Jim rightHanscomare his (thirdwife, fromAdeline, left)and withAssistant an attacheAgent caseConnie fromM. employeesWenca. To ofMr. the Kalasmiki'sRegional leftand areAgent'sChief Offices. Clerk Ray JimBishop was promotedand Assistant to agentSuperintendent at Winona, BenMinn.,Webster. on June championAucutt ofwrestler Cedar Rapids,at school Iowa,and onis Aprilalso 6. 30. To Jim's right are his wife, Adeline, and Assistant Agent Connie M. Wenca. To Mr. an excellent boxer. He is studying to be Kalasmiki's left are Chief Clerk Ray Bishop and Assistant Superintendent Ben Webster. a doctorchampionand wrestleris very enthusiasticat school andabout is also Chicago Division Lee Schmidt, per diem clerk, joined returningan excellentto school. boxer. MarkHe is saidstudyinghe will to be the GaJewood Agency on Aug. 5. His Lee Schmidt, per diem clerk, joined visita doctorus throughout and is verythe enthusiasticyear and hopes about ChicagoGalewood Division position as ticket clerk at Elgin had the GaJewood Agency on Aug. 5. His to returningreturn to workto school.next summer.Mark said he will Eleanor P. Mahoney, Correspondent been abolished. Galewood position as ticket clerk at Elgin had visit us throughoutAGENCY the year and hopes Vehra Waller, per diem clerk, became been abolished. toAgency returnpersonnel to work nextclaim summer.that the new OnEleanorJuly 31P. Mahoney,Stanley F.CorrespondentBoyle, per a grandparent of a baby boy on Aug. Vehra Waller, per diem clerk, became quarters won't beAGENCYtoo bad after the diem clerk, retired at the early age of 20. Both daughter and grandson are On July 31 Stanley F. Boyle, per a grandparent of a baby boy on Aug. buildersAgencycomplete personnelthe work claimthat thatmust the benew 61, completing 39 years of service with doing fine. Martha Regilio, per diem diem clerk, retired at the early age of 20. Both daughter and grandson are donequartersand afterwon'tthe beheat too isbadturned afteron, the the Milwaukee Road. His dad, Domi­ clerk, also became a grandparent of a 61, completing 39 years of service with doing fine. Martha Regilio, per diem phonesbuildersinstalled, completeand theboxes work unpacked.that must be nick, retired at age 80 in 1965 after 6] baby boy on Aug. 21, when her son the Milwaukee Road. His dad, Domi­ clerk, also became a grandparent of a Thendonethere's and afterthis parking the heatproblem is turned.... on, years of service and was able to con­ and daughter-in-law became proud par­ nick, retired at age 80 in 1965 after 6] baby boy on Aug. 21, when her son phonesCongratulations installed, toandMary boxesJane unpacked.Dem­ gratulate his son upon his retirement. ents. years of service and was able to con­ merThenand there'sCarroll thisHancock parking problemwho were .. , . Stan, alias "the Judge", began his Mil­ andSteve daughter-in-lawKalasmiki, son becameof our proudGale­ par­ gratulate his son upon his retirement. ents. marriedCongratulationson June 28 atto PeaceMary LutheranJane Dem­ waukee Road career as a messenger at wood freight agent, played third base Stan, alias "the Judge", began his Mil­ Church.mer andOur Carrollbest wishes Hancockto a wonderful who were the Galewood Station. He has held for Stevethe Northern Kalasmiki,Illinois son ofAmerican our Gale­ couple.married on June 28 at Peace Lutheran manywaukeejobs Roadin the careerAgency as a inmessengerthe past at Baseballwood freightChampionship agent, playedTeam. Anotherthird base the Galewood Station. He has held Church.Les Carlson Our besttook wishesa bus totrip a wonderfulto the 39 years. son,forJim theKalasmiki, Northernwas Illinoiscatcher Americanon the Westcouple.Coast. He says the scenery was Stanmany alsojobshas in beenthe Agencyactive politicallyin the past AddisonBaseballMajor ChampionshipLittle League Team. AnotherCubs fantastic.Les CarlsonLes managed took ato busvisit tripfour to ofthe since39 years.1946 in the suburb of River championshipson, Jim Kalasmiki,team. was catcher on the hisWestsisters Coast.at different He saysplaces the sceneryalong the was Grove,StanIll., alsowhere has beenhe held activeelected politicallyand AddisonJoe Zielinski, Majorcheck Littleclerk, Leagueretired Cubs way,fantastic.and to Leslose manageda few dollars to visitin fourLas of appointedsince 1946positions. in theHe suburbalso aidedof Riverin Julychampionship31 after 40 team.years of service. He Vegas,his sistersNev. at different places along the establishingGrove, Ill.,the whereNorthwest he heldMass electedTran­ and startedJoewith Zielinski,the Milwaukee check clerk,Road retiredas a way, and to lose a few dollars in Las sitappointedOrganization. positions.Stan Heterminated also aidedhis in truckerJuly 31at afterthe freight40 yearshouse of service.at Gale­ He Vegas, Nev. activeestablishingpolitical thecareer Northwestto coincide Masswith Tran­ woodstartedand withthen transferredthe Milwaukeeto the RoadCandy as a hissit retirementOrganization.from Stanthe terminatedMilwaukee his Housetruckeruntil at thehis freightretirement. houseHis at Gale­co­ Road.activeStan politicaland hiscareerwife, to Evelyn,coincidewill with workerswood andpresented then transferredhim with atomonetary the Candy continuehis retirementto reside fromin River theGrove Milwaukeeand giftHouseand wisheduntil himhis retirement.well. He will Hiscon­ co­ willRoad.winter Stanin theirand Floridahis wife,home. Evelyn,They will tinueworkersvisiting presentedhis daughter him withand a monetaryson-in­ havecontinuetwo children, to resideCorrine in Riverand GroveKelvin, and lawgifton andweekends wished inhimPlano, well. HeIll., willwhere con­ andwilltwo wintergrandchildren. in their FloridaStan's home.co-work­ They hetinueenjoys visitingworking his ondaughtertheir farm.and son-in­ ershavepresented two children,him with Corrinea well-stocked and Kelvin, lawNorma on weekendsGunderson, in Plano,retired Ill.,steno­ where traveland bar,two grandchildren.after which coffee Stan'sand co-work­rolls clerkhe enjoysand former workingcorrespondent on their farm.for the wereers served.presented him with a well-stocked MilwaukeeNorma RoadGunderson,Magazine, retireddied steno­re- travel bar, after which coffee and rolls clerk and former correspondent for the were served. Milwaukee Road Magazine, died re­ Joe While (center), rate clerk at Gale­ wood,Joe III.,Whilesays (center),fare­ wellrateto Williamclerk T.at Jep­Gale­ sonwood,(left), III., saysregional fare­ ,Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Galvin of Terre datawell manager,to William T.and Jep­ Haute, Ind., celebrated their 50th wed­ Haroldson Bichler,(left), assist­regional ding,Mr.anniversary and Mrs. Frankon Sept. E. Galvin16. Frank of Terrere­ antdataregional manager,manager. and tiredHaute,in 1959 Ind., aftercelebrated47 years theirof 50thrailroad wed­ JoeHaroldretired Bichler,on Juneassist­ service.ding anniversaryDuring the last on 30Sept.years 16.he Frankserved re­ 30,antending regionala railroadmanager. astiredchief incarpenter 1959 afterat 47Terre yearsHaute, of railroadInd .. careerJoe retiredthat began on Junein LaCrosse,service. DuringWis., Savanna, the last 30III., yearsand heon servedthe 1937.30, ending a railroad Kansasas chiefCity carpenterDivision. at Terre Haute, Ind .. career that began in LaCrosse, Wis., Savanna, III., and on the 1937. OCTOBER,Kansas City 1974Division. 35 OCTOBER, 1974 35

Michael Sol Collection Kathryn Buckner, chief clerk in the Mas­ ter Mechanic's Office, Bensenville, III., Retiring Switchman Paul McFadden (second from left) of the old Southeastern Divi­ retiredKathrynon JulyBuckner,31. Katiechief beganclerk inher therail­ Mas­ sion displays a replica of a caboose of the 1940s, which was presented to him by his roadter careerMechanic'sin 1944. Office,With herBensenville,are Master III., co-workers.Retiring SwitchmanShown here, Paulleft McFaddento right, are (secondSwitchman from Garyleft) ofPaape, the oldPaul, SoutheasternEngineer Curt Divi­ Mechanicretired onJames July 31.H. KatieKervin began(right) herand rail­ Plessingersion displaysand Conductora replica ofWayne a cabooseExo. ofPaul the retired1940s, inwhichJuly wasafter presented38 years toof himrailroad by his Ronaldroad careerP. Lawrence. in 1944. With her are Master service.co-workers.He worked Shownas here,a switchman left to right,between are SwitchmanFaithorn andGaryBensenville, Paape, Paul,III. Engineer Curt Mechanic James H. Kervin (right) and Plessinger and Conductor Wayne Exo. Paul retired in July after 38 years of railroad Ronald P. Lawrence. service. He worked as a switchman between Faithorn and Bensenville, III. cently. Our sympathy is extended to A surprise party at their home was tinue Jiving in Bensenville. the family of Fred Alesi, towmotor given by their daughter to help them A retirement party was held at Major operatorcently. withOur thesympathyWarde xis Operation,extended to celebrateA surprisethis happyparty atoccasion. their home was Halltinuein ChicagoJiving in onBensenville.Sept. 6 for four men whothedied familySept. of2 Fredafter aAlesi,short towmotorillness. givenWelcome by theirto Chad daughterMacGregore to help andthem who Awork retirementin and aroundparty wasWestern held atAve. Major Heoperatoris survived withby thehis Wardewidow,x Betty.Operation, BradcelebrateAllen, thistwin happysons occasion.born to Anna CarmanHall in OscarChicagoStreetz on Sept.started 6 forrailroad four men whoKieran diedMahoney, Sept. 2 afterdaughter a shortof yourillness. Chorney,Welcomewife toof ChadRoger MacGregoreChorney, rate and servicewho workin 1942 in andand aroundretired onWesternJuly 31.Ave. correspondent,He is survivedwas by marriedhis widow,July Betty.27 to clerkBradin theAllen,Regional twin Datasons Office.born toWhen Anna OscarCarmanwill continueOscar Streetzto make startedhis railroadhome DanielKieranM. CastelazMahoney,at daughterSt. Celestine's of your theyChorney,arrive homewife fromof Rogerthe hospitalChorney,they rate in serviceRiver Grove,in 1942Ill. andHe retiredwas presentedon July 31. Church,correspondent,Elmwood wasPark, marriedIll. Members July 27 to willclerkbe introduced in the Regionalto Tina, Data4, Office.and Cary, When withOscara gold willpainted continuecarman's to makehammer. his home ofDanielthe wedding M. Castelazparty included at St. Celestine'sher two 3, theytheir arrivesister homeand brother. from the hospital they inIrwin River"Ed" Grove,Houser, Ill. aHemachinist was presentedfrom sisters,Church,Maureen Elmwoodand Sheila.Park, Ill.Terri MembersAnn willOur besympathy introducedis toextended Tina, 4, toandIrene Cary, thewithWestern a gold Ave.paintedDieseJhouse, carman's hammer.began Mahoney,of the weddingher eight-year party includedold niece, herwas two Dumanowski,3, their sisterper and diembrother.clerk, whose his railroadIrwin "Ed"service Houser,in 1925 a machinistand retired from a juniorsisters,bridesmaid. Maureen andThe Sheila.groom's Terribroth­ Ann motherOurKatherine sympathySwat is extendeddied on Sept. to Irene7. ontheAug. Western31. Ed Ave.was DieseJhouse,presented with begana er Mahoney,Mike was herbest eight-yearman and hisold ten-yearniece, was BurialDumanowski,was at St. perAdalbert's diem clerk,Cemetery whose sethisof railroadminiature servicemachinist in 1925tools. and retired olda juniorbrother, bridesmaid.Mark John, The groom'swas junior broth­ aftermothera funeral KatherineMass Swatat St. diedConstance on Sept. 7. onJimmie Aug. "Pete"31. Ed wasRoberts, presenteda coach with a groomsman.er Mike wasA receptionbest man andand dinnerhis ten-yearfor ChurchBurialon wasSept. at St.10. Adalbert's Cemetery cleanerset of atminiatureFox Lake, machinistIll., began tools.his rail­ 175oldrelatives brother,and Markfriends John,was heldwasat juniorthe after a funeral Mass at St. Constance road Jimmieservice "Pete"in 1955 Roberts,and retired a coachon Church on Sept. 10. cleaner at Fox Lake, Ill., began his rail­ Oakgroomsman.Park Arms AHotel, receptionOak andPark, dinnerIll. for Bensenville Sept. 30. Congratulations175 relatives and tofriendsTed wasZielen, held rateat the roadNorman serviceA. Wright,in 1955 aandswitchman­ retired on clerkOakin Parkthe ArmsRegional Hotel,Data OakOffice, Park,and Ill. Delores Barton,BensenvilleCorrespondent pilotSept.at 30.the Western Ave. Coach Yard, Congratulations to Ted Zielen, rate commencedNorman railroadA. Wright,service a switchman­in 1929 his wife, Sophie, who celebrated their OfficeDeloresof theBarton,Superintendent Correspondent 35thclerkwedding in the anniversaryRegional Dataon Aug.Office,24. and andpilotretired at theon WesternAug. 31. Ave.Norman Coach wasYard, his wife, Sophie, who celebrated their Phil Moscinski,Office of thederrick Superintendentoperator in presentedcommencedwith railroada gold-painted service backupin 1929 35th wedding anniversary on Aug. 24. the Bensenville, Ill., Car Department, hose.and Dinnerretired onand· Aug.refreshments 31. Normanwere was retiredPhilon Moscinski,Sept. 13 afterderrick45 operatoryears of in servedpresentedand giftswith werea gold-paintedpresented tobackupthe service,the Bensenville,the last 20 Ill.,years Car asDepartment,derrick fourhose.men Dinnerfrom theirand·many refreshmentsfriends andwere operator.retired Philon Sept.and his13 wifeafterplan 45 toyearscon- of co-workers.served and gifts were presented to the service, the last 20 years as derrick four men from their many friends and operator. Phil and his wife plan to con- co-workers.

Phil Moscinski stands next to the derrick he hasPhiloperated Moscinskifor many stands yearsnext atto thethe CarderrickDe­ he partmenthas operatedin Bensen­ for many ville,yearsIII. Philat theretired Car onDe­ Car Foreman Don Whalen (left) and As­ Sept.partment13, endingin Bensen­45 y sistant Car Foreman Don Patton (right) yearsville,of III.service Phii retiredon the on sayCargoodbye Foremanto Donretiring Whalencarman (left)Charlie and As­ railroad.Sept. 13, ending 45 ~ Jones.sistantCharlie Car Foremanretired Donat the PattonBensen­ (right) years of service on the ville,sayIII., goodbyeYard on toJune retiring30, endingcarman aCharlieMil­ railroad. waukeeJones.Road Charliecareer retiredthat startedat the inBensen­1929 at ville,St. Bernice, III., YardInd. on CharlieJune 30,and endinghis wifea Mil­ willwaukeemake theirRoad homecareerat thatSt. startedBernice. in 1929 at St. Bernice, Ind. Charlie and his wife 36will make their home at St. Bernice. THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE

36 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Michael Sol Collection Linda Marie Eppley, daughter of Yard Clerk Eugene Eppley, and a juniorLindaat Dundee, MarieIll., Eppley,High School,daughterwas of Boulevard Credit Union selectedYard forClerkthe EugeneWho's WhoEppley,in Amer­ and a icanjuniorHigh atSchools. Dundee, Ill., High School, was For employeesBoulevardof the Milwaukee CreditRoad who workUnionwithin the Chicago Division, between Savanna, III., and Chicago, III., and selectedOn June for29 theCheryl Who'sHutton, Who in IBMAmer­ ican High Schools. betweenFor employeesChicago andof theLouisVille, MilwaukeeKy. Road who work within the operator at Bensenville, and Robert Chicago Division, between Savanna, III., and Chicago, III., and On June 29 Cheryl Hutton, IBM It's been around since 1940 and now has over 700 members and Johnson, car inspector, were married between Chicago and Louisville, Ky. operator at Bensenville, and Robert assets of over $350,000.00. at Hoffman Estates, Ill. A reception was It's been around since 1940 and now has over 700 members and Johnson, car inspector, were married held at the Green Acres Country Club assets of over $350,000.00. in atRoselle, Hoffman Ill.Estates,Cheryl Ill. Aand receptionRobert was Offering: honeymoonedheld at the Greenat the AcresOzarks Countryand areClub • Savings via payroll deductionOffering:with life insurance coverage makingin Roselle,their home Ill. inCherylItasca, Ill.andCheryl's Robert of up to $2,000.00 at no extra charge on savings invested. sister,honeymoonedLynn, and atmother, the OzarksJoan, andboth are • Savings via payroll deduction with life insurance coverage making their home in Itasca, Ill. Cheryl's • Loansof upat toa $2,000.00low rate ofat interestno extra withchargelife oninsurance savings coverageinvested. work in the IBM room at Bensenville of up to $5,000.00 on loans. andsister,Robert's Lynn,brother, and mother,Richard, Joan,works both • Loans at a low rate of interest with life insurance coverage forworkthe Carin theDepartment IBM roomat Bensenville.at Bensenville • Healthof upand to $5,000.00accident insuranceon loans. on loan accounts, at low cost andRetired Robert'sengineer brother,Ted Richard,Lindvig worksand to the member, which provides that loan payments are • Health and accident insurance on loan accounts, at low cost wifefor flewthe Carto DepartmentNorway recently at Bensenville.where made for members when they are sick and/or injured and Retired engineer Ted Lindvig and unableto theto workmember,for awhichperiod providesof 30 days thator fonger.loan payments are they were met by relatives at the Oslo made for members when they are sick and/or injured and wife flew to Norway recently where A non-profit organization, Boulevard Credit Union is administered by a board airport. Mrs. Lindvig was presented unable to work for a period of 30 days or fonger. withtheya werebouquet metof byred relativesroses thereat theand Oslo of directors elected by the membership. Di rectors are your fellow employees wordairport.has itMrs.they wereLindvigtreated was likepresentedking andA theynon-profitserve withoutorganization,pay. Boulevard Credit Union is administered by a board of directors elected by the membership. Di rectors are your fellow employees andwithqueen a bouquetwith wheel of redchair rosesservice therepro­ and and they serve without pay. videdwordat hasboth it Londonthey wereand treatedOslo. like king Join Now andEngineer queen Bobwith Janinwheel andchairwife servicewere pro­ Headquarters: Western Avenue - Address: 2933 W. Chicago Ave. elatedvidedover at boththe arrival Londonof Matthew,and Oslo. born Join NowChicago, III. 60622 July Engineer21. This Bobis their Janinfirst andchild wifeafter were OfficeHeadquarters:hours: Wednesday Western5:30 Avenuep.m. to- Address:8:00 p.m. 2933 W. Chicago Ave. sevenelatedyears overof themarriage. arrival of Matthew, born Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chicago, III. 60622 JulyKathryn 21. ThisBuckner, is theirchief firstclerk childfrom after TelephoneOffice hours:number: Wednesday236-7600 5:30ext. p.m.24 to 8:00 p.m. seven years of marriage. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Master Mechanic's Office, retired Ask now about joining and you'll be on your way to a more financially secure Kathryn Buckner, chief clerk from on July 31. Katie began her railroad future.Telephone number: 236-7600 ext. 24 careerthe Masterin the MechanicalMechanic's DepartmentOffice, retired Ask now about joining and you'll be on your way to a more financially secure at onWest JulyClinton 31. KatieTerminal, beganSt. herBernice. railroad future. Ind.,careerin 1944.in theWhen Mechanicalthe West DepartmentClinton her daughter lives. gineers. His brother, retired engineer officesat Westwere Clintonclosed, Terminal,she came St.to Bernice.Ben­ Retired Engineer Elmer G. Mart­ Richard J. Martwick, died on Aug. 19. senville,Ind., inthen 1944.went Whento Western the WestAve. Clintonbe­ wickher dieddaughteron Aug. lives.18. Mr. Martwick Richardgineers.began His brother,employment retiredin engineer]920 foreofficesreturning were toclosed,Bensenville. she cameKatie towas Ben­ startedRetiredhis railroad Engineercareer Elmerin 1915 G. andMart­ andRichardretired J.in Martwick,1968, moving diedto onWeslaco, Aug. 19. salutedsenville,by herthenco-workers went to Westernat a cake Ave.and be­ retiredwick indied1968. on SinceAug. then18. Mr.he has Martwickspent Texas.RichardBoth beganbrothers employmentwere shown in ]at920 coffeefore party.returningShe toreceived Bensenville.a monetary Katie was wintersstartedin hisBrownsville, railroad careerTexas, inand 1915sum­ and Malecand retiredFuneral in Home1968, movingin Chicago to Weslaco,and giftsalutedand several by her co-workerspresents from at aher cakefel­ and mersretiredat his in 1968.home Sinceat Mellen, then heWis. has Forspent burialTexas.was Bothat Rose brothersHill Cemetery. were shown at lowcoffeeemployees. party. SheKatie receivedhas moved a monetaryback manywintersyears in Brownsville,he was local Texas,chairman and sum­of MalecSympathy Funeralwas extendedHome into Chicagothe family and togifther andhome severalat St. Bernice,presents Ind.,from whereher fel­ themersBrotherhood at his homeof atLocomotive Mellen, Wis.En- For ofburialretired wasEngineer at Rose HillNels Cemetery.Borgstrom, low employees. Katie has moved back many years he was local chairman of who Sympathydied in San wasJose, extendedCal., andto theto familythe to her home at St. Bernice, Ind., where the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- familyof retiredof Engineer EngineerHenry NelsW. Borgstrom,Becker, whowhodied diedat inthe Sanage Jose,of 24. Cal., and to the family of Engineer Henry W. Becker, whoPassenger died at the ageDepartment of 24. RaymondPassengerA. Freitag, Departmentassistant man­ ager-passenger services in Chicago, Ill., died Raymondon Sept. 10.A. Mr.Freitag,Freitag, assistant63, wasman­ a veteranager-passengerof more servicesthan 40 yearsin Chicago,of serv­ Ill., icediedwith on theSept.Milwaukee 10. Mr. Freitag,Road. 63,Sur­ was vivorsa veteraninclude of morehis widow, than 40Eleanor, years ofone serv­ daughter,ice withseven the sons,Milwaukee13 grandchildren Road. Sur­ andvivorsone great-grandson.include his widow,Burial Eleanor,was atone Grantdaughter,Cemetery sevennear sons,Round 13 grandchildrenLake, Ill. and one great-grandson. Burial was at GrantOffice Cemeteryof Manager near EquipmentRound Lake, Ill. Accounting Office of Manager EqUipment Chicago, III., members of the Milwaukee Road Twilight Golf League recently com­ Kitty Capoccia,AccountingCorrespondent pleted another successful season, according to League President Don Devitt, assistant manager-freightChicago, III., membersadjustment. of theShown Milwaukeehere, left Roadto right,Twilightare GolfDon: Leaguefirst place recentlyleague com­ HelloKittyand Capoccia,good luck Correspondentto Daisy Acha­ winnerpletedBill anotherBonnom, successfulassistant season,manager, accordingresponsibility to Leagueaccounting; Presidentsecond Don Devitt,place winnerassistant coso, Gerri Behof, Mark Gibson, Hello and good luck to Daisy Acha­ Bobmanager-freightJohnson, manager adjustment.customer Shownrelations, here,and leftleague to right,Secretary are Don:Bill firstMaile, placemanager league Wayne Harley, Kathy Rainey, Cathy customerwinner Billrelations. Bonnom,The assistantleague manager,has approxi responsibilitymately 20 accounting;members each secondyear placeand winnerhas Yarris,coso, GeorgeGerri Bush,Behof,Jim MarkByrnes Gibson,and beenBobin Johnson,existence managersince 1942. customerMembers relations,are currently and leaguegolfing Secretaryat Nordic Bill Maile,Hills Country manager CarolWayneSmall, Harley,who areKathyall newcomersRainey, Cathyto Club,customerItasca, relations.III. Most membersThe leagueare hasveterans approxiof matelythe Fullerton 20 membersAve. Office each Buildingyear andand has ourYarris,office. George Bush, Jim Byrnes and nowbeenwork in inexistencevarious sincedepartments 1942. Membersin Chicago areUnion currentlyStation. golfing at Nordic Hills Country CarolKaren Small,Konczyk whoand are Mikeall newcomersKlaczyn- to Club, Itasca, III. Most members are veterans of the Fullerton Ave. Office Building and our office. OCTOBER,now work in1974 various departments in Chicago Union Station. Karen Konczyk and Mike Klaczyn­37 OCTOBER, 1974 37 Michael Sol Collection ton Ave. Office Building before our move to Union Station. A retirement partyton wasAve.held Officein his Buildinghonor. July beforewas oura luckymovemonth to Unionfor Slim. Station.He wonA retirementa Tri­ fectapartybet wasat theheldrace in histrack honor.and weJulyhope was a theluckyyears monthahead willfor Slim.be just Heas lucky.won a Tri­ fectaEleanor bet atGriffin the raceretired trackon andAug. we hope9 afterthe years45 years aheadof willservice. be just Weas lucky.wish EleanorEleanorthe bestGriffinof luck. retired on Aug. 9 after 45 years of service. We wish EleanorPurchases the best andof luck.Material Department Purchases and Material Roger W. Ruchti,DepartmentCorrespondent RogerRogerand W.Cheryl Ruchti,Ruchti Correspondentspent their sixth wedding anniversary, Aug. 24, at the NordicRoger Steakand Cheryl& Pub Ruchtiin Dundee, spent Ill.their sixthOn Oct. wedding4 Chuck anniversary,Adams, price Aug.clerk, 24, at leftthefor NordicMarine Steakbasic & Pubtraining in Dundee,camp in Ill. San Diego,On Oct.Cal. 4 ChuckBest of Adams,luck to priceChuck. clerk, leftMiss forJune MarineDopp, basicsecretary, traininghas campun­ in dergoneSan Diego,surgery Cal.and Bestis ofrecovering luck to Chuck.at home.MissWe Juneall wishDopp,her secretary,a speedy hasre­ un­ Assistant Bridge Engineer John Kampwirth (second from right) displays a plaque covery.dergone surgery and is recovering at presented to him on his Aug. 30 retirement by Bridge Engineer Freeman Drew (left). home. We all wish her a speedy re­ Assistant Bridge Engineer John Kampwirth (second from right) displays a plaque The plaque contains a section of the broken screw shaft which was part of the lifting covery. mechanismpresented onto Bridgehim on L-268his Aug.at Hastings,30 retirementMinn. byThe Bridgefailure Engineerof this partFreemanleft the Drewbridge (left). Office of Manager Disbu rsement inoperableThe plaqueand containscreated aone sectionof many of theemergency broken screwrepai shaftr projects whichthat wasJohn part Kampwiof the liftingrth Accounting Office of Manager Disbu rsement wasmechanisminvolved inonduring Bridgehis L-268career. at Hastings,With John Minn.is his Thewife, failureEvelyn, of thisand partAssistant left theChief bridge Frani Field, Correspondent Engineer-Structuresinoperable and createdKen Hornung. one of manyJohn emergencystarted with repaithe rrailroad projectsin that1936 Johnat Savanna,Kampwi rth Accounting III.,wasas rodman,involved wasin duringtransferred his career.to Milwaukee, With JohnWis., is hisand wife,then Evelyn,came toandChicago, AssistantIII., Chiefas On Aug.Frani3 Field,Judy CorrespondentNeace, Miscella­ instrumentmanEngineer-Structuresin 1938. KenHe joinedHornung.the JohnChicago startedbridge withdepartment the railroadin 1938in 1936as draftsmanat Savanna, neous Voucher Bureau, became Mrs. andIII.,progressed as rodman,to wasthe transferredposition of toassistant Milwaukee,bridge Wis.,engineer. and thenJohn cameand to hisChicago,wife vaca­ III., as Wieklinski.On Aug.The 3 Judynewlyweds Neace, Miscella­honey­ tionedinstrumentmanin Bavaria inin September1938. He joinedand willthe continueChicago bridgeto live departmentin Chicago. in 1938 as draftsman moonedneous inVoucherMiami Beach,Bureau,Fla. became Mrs. and progressed to the position of assistant bridge engineer. John and his wife vaca­ Wieklinski.Harry Ciesinski The visitednewlywedsus recently. honey­ tioned in Bavaria in September and will continue to live in Chicago. ski, both in the Foreign Car Record had her tonsils removed on Aug. 6. Hemoonedis on a medicalin Miamileave Beach,of absence. Fla. We Bureau, were married at St. Cyril and Kathy has lost the squeak in her voice all wishHarryHarry Ciesinskia continued visited speedyus recently.re­ ski, both in the Foreign Car Record had her tonsils removed on Aug. 6. Methodius Church on September 1. A and is back to work and doing fine. covery.He is on a medical leave of absence. We Bureau, were married at St. Cyril and Kathy has lost the squeak in her voice wedding reception was held at The Jolly Curt Cody and his girlfriend, Gail, allWe wishwelcome Harryback a continuedTerri Kisill speedywho re­ Methodius Church on September 1. A and is back to work and doing fine. Club. became engaged on Sept. 1. They are visitedcovery.her sister in Dover, Del. They wedding reception was held at The Jolly Curt Cody and his girlfriend, Gail, Laurie Harrington was in an auto­ planning an April wedding. Congratu­ took Weside welcometrips to Annapolis,back Terri Md.,Kisilland who Club. became engaged on Sept. 1. They are mobile accident on Labor Day and was lations, Curt. Washington,visited her D.sisterC. inWanda Dover,Szajowski Del. They Laurie Harrington was in an auto­ planning an April wedding. Congratu­ hospitalized in Elgin, Ill. She has a James "Slim" Bourne retired on July justtookreturned side tripsfrom toa Annapolis,trip to Canada. Md., and mobile accident on Labor Day and was lations, Curt. broken arm and, hopefully, no other in­ 31 after 20 years of service. Slim had Washington,Peggy Jacobsen D. celebratedC. Wandaher Szajowskibirth­ hospitalized in Elgin, Ill. She has a James "Slim" Bourne retired on July juries. Kathy Young, car record clerk, been the elevator operator in the Fuller- dayjustwhile returnedvacationing from a tripin Miami,to Canada.and broken arm and, hopefully, no other in­ 31 after 20 years of service. Slim had EllenPeggyBonini Jacobsenand her celebratedhusband recentlyher birth­ juries. Kathy Young, car record clerk, been the elevator operator in the Fuller- returnedday whilefrom vacationinga Carribean Cruise.in Miami,Hope and everyoneEllen Boninienjoyed andtheir her vacations!husband recently returned from a Carribean Cruise. Hope everyoneOffice ofenjoyedManager-Capital their vacations! Expenditure Accounting Office of Manager-Capital MarionExpenditureJ. Kuniej, Correspondent Accounting WilliamMarionMadison J. Kuniej,Henley, Correspondentretired as­ sistant engineer, died recently in Oliver NursingWilliamHome Madisonin Elgin, Henley,Ill., at retiredthe age as­ ofsistant81. Mr. engineer,Henley has diedbeen recentlyretired insince Oliver 1953Nursingand is Homesurvived in Elgin,by his Ill.,widow, at theKa­ age milia,of 81.two Mr.daughters, Henley hasone beenbrother retiredand since a sister.1953 and is survived by his widow, Ka­ milia,Welcome two todaughters,William Sack,one brotherassistant and engineer.a sister. Chester "Cy" Kisiel, assist­ ant engineer,Welcome andto Williamhis wife, Sack,Edna, assistantbe­ cameengineer.grandparents Chesterof "Cy"a boy bornKisiel,to Mr.assist­ andantMrs. engineer,John Kisieland hiswho Wife,now Edna,live inbe­ England.came grandparents of a boy born to Mr. ALBERTS-BRUSCATO. Chicago Terminal Track Department Timekeeper Darlene Al­ andRetired Mrs.Auditor John Kisielof Joint whoFacility now liveAc­ in berts and Machine Operator Sam Bruscato were married on March 30. Shown with the countsEngland.C. J. Winandy advises that he happyALBERTS-BRUSCATO.couple are Darlene's Chicagoparents, TerminalRobert TrackW. Alberts Department(left), Timekeeperassistant engineer Darlenein Al­ has joinedRetiredthe Auditorranks ofof Jointthe suburban­Facility Ac­ Chicago,berts andand MachineMary Alberts, Operatorclerk Samin theBruscatoB&B Departmentwere marriedat onWestern March Ave.30. ShownDarlene withand the ites.countsHe nowC. J. residesWinandyat 7461advisesFlower that he Samhappyspent coupletheir honeymoonare Darlene'sin parents,Las Vegas, RobertNev., W.and Albertsnow live(left),in assistantElmwood engineerPark, III. in Court,has joinedHanover thePark, ranksIll. of the suburban­ Chicago, and Mary Alberts, clerk in the B&B Department at Western Ave. Darlene and ites. He now resides at 7461 Flower 38 Sam spent their honeymoon in Las Vegas, Nev., and now live in Elmwood Park, III. THE Court,MILWAUKEE Hanover Park,ROAD Ill.MAGAZINE 38 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD MAGAZINE Michael Sol Collection Passenger Carman Oscar Streetz (left) receives congratulations from Foreman JohnPassengerJanicek Carmanon his retirement Oscar Streetzfrom the(left) WesternreceivesAve. congratulationsCoach Yard, CarfromDept., Foremanon JulyJohn31. JanicekOscar startedon his retirementwith the Milwau­ from the keeWesternRoad in Ave.1942 Coachas a coachYard, cleaner.Car Dept., on July 31. Oscar started with the Milwau­ kee EngineeringRoad in 1942 asDepartment a coach cleaner. Signals and Communications Engineering Department Russell G. Scott (left), assistant to yjce president-operation, retired on July 31, ending a career of more than 45 years with the Milwaukee Road. With him at an office re­ Marilyn Stypa and Judy Lamarca, Signals and Communications tirementRussellparty G. Scottare his(left),wife assistantand William to viceJ. president-operation,Quinn, chairman and retiredchief executiveon July 31,officer ending Correspondents a career of more than 45 years with the Milwaukee Road. With him at an office re­ Marilyn Stypa and Judy Lamarca, of the Milwaukee Road. Mr. Scott was also honored by his railroad friends at a re­ tirementtirementluncheon party arein hisChicago wife andUnion WilliamStation. J. Quinn,His career chairmanstarted and inchief1928 executiveand he heldofficer Once again Correspondentswe dust off our welcome of the Milwaukee Road. Mr. Scott was also honored by his railroad friends at a re­ mat to extend greetings to our newest positions as road master in Milwaukee, Wis., and Chicago, III.; trainmaster in Milwau­ kee,tirementSpokane, luncheonWash., inAberdeen, Chicago UnionS. D., andStation.Marion, His careerIowa; assistantstarted insuperintendent 1928 and he heldat staff Oncemembers, againRaymond we dust offE. Harrisour welcomeand GreenpositionsBay, Wis.,as roadand mastersuperintendent in Milwaukee,of the Wis.,Idaho andDivision, Chicago,headquartered III.; trainmasterin Spokane. in Milwau­ Terrancemat to D.extendPel kola.greetings to our newest staff members, Raymond E. Harris and Mr.kee,Scott Spokane,served asWash.,assistant Aberdeen,to general S. D.,manager and Marion,in Seattle, Iowa;Wash., assistantand superintendentbecame assist­ at Ray began working for the Milwau­ Green Bay, Wis., and superintendent of the Idaho Division, headquartered in Spokane. Terrance D. Pelkola. ant general manager in 1959. From 1963 to 1973 he served in Chicago as assistant to kee Road on May 1 as a signal designer. assistantMr. Scottvice servedpresident-operation. as assistant to generalHe became managerassistant in Seattle,to vice Wash.,president-operation and became assist­on Ray began working for the Milwau­ Although a new face around Union Marchant general1, 1973, managerand held inthat 1959.position From until1963 histo 1973retirement. he servedMr. andin ChicagoMrs. Scott as assistantwill con­ to Station,kee RoadRay's onrailroad May 1 asexperience a signal designer.dates tinueassistantto live vicein Hanover president-operation.Park, III. He became assistant to vice president-operation on backAlthough15 years. a new face around Union March 1. 1973, and held that position until his retirement. Mr. and Mrs. Scott will con­ Station,Terry received Ray's railroada Bachelor experienceof Science dates whotinuewas topromoted live in Hanoveron July Park,I to III.assistant see the first hail storm on the Nevada degreeback in15 electronicyears. technology from design engineer in the Signal Section. desert in 30 years. BradleyTerryUniversity, received anda Bachelorhe began ofwork­ Science whoMary wasZiemann, promotedsignal on Julyfile Iclerk, to assistantleft seeWilliam the firstP. Kominski,hail storm onassistant the Nevadaen­ ingdegreefor the inMilwaukee electronic ontechnologyJuly 16 asfroma herdesignheart engineerin San Francisco in the Signaland herSection.pay­ gineer,desertwas in 30transferred years. temporarily to signalBradleydraftsman. University, and he began work­ checkMaryin "Vegas". Ziemann,She signalspent filetwo clerk,glori­ left BensenvilleWilliam toP. gainKominski,field experience,assistant en­ ingB. E.forJacobson, the Milwaukeesignal inspector,on July 16and as a ousherweeks hearton in Santhe WestFranciscoCoast andfollowed her pay­ aftergineer,which washe transferredwill return totemporarilyour office. to DawnsignalHarrington draftsman. of Wildwood, III., bychecka two-day in "Vegas".stopover She inspentLas twoVegas, glori­ WeBensenvillehope to see toyou gainsoon, fieldBill. experience, wereB.married E. Jacobson,on July signal6. The inspector,wedding and Nev.ous TheweeksSan onFrancisco, the West CoastCal., trolleyfollowed afterMel whichC. McNichols, he will returnassistant to ourengi­ office. ceremonyDawn Harringtonwas at Shepherd of Wildwood,of the Lakes III., carbyrides a two-dayand the stopover17-mile indrive Las fromVegas, neerWe- signals,hope to resumedsee you soon,his duties Bill. in this Lutheranwere marriedChurch onin JulyGrayslake, 6. The Ill.weddingWe CarmelNev. toTheMonterey, San Francisco,Cal., were Cal.,Mary's trolley officeMelon JulyC. McNichols,I after a year assistantin training engi­ wishceremonythem the wasbest at ofShepherdluck. of the Lakes favorites.car ridesBesides and thethe 17usual-milesightseeing, drive from as neera signal - signals,inspector resumedat our his Bensenvilleduties in this LutheranCongratulations Churchto in RobertGrayslake,W. JahnIll. We sheCarmelmade ittoto Monterey,Las Vegas Cal.,just werein time Mary'sto Yard.office on July I after a year in training wish them the best of luck. favorites. Besides the usual sightseeing, as a signal inspector at our Bensenville Congratulations to Robert W. Jahn she made it to Las Vegas just in time to Yard. Give us your new address Active Employees-tell your supervisor ADDRESS CHANGE FORM andGivetimekeeper us yourabout newany changesaddressof yourActivehome Employees-telladdress and fill yourout this supervisorform. 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