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Vol. VIII APRIL. 1931 No. 7

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Contents of This Issue

Pages Test Laboratory is Wonder Plant ...... 4-5 Railroad Plight is Nation's Problem ...... 6-7 By John T. Flyran Springfield and St. Louis Bowlers Win Meet ...... 8 9 Switchman Thomas Recalls Rides with "Casey" Jones ...... 10 Monett Merchant Shows Fine Frisco Spirit ...... 11 Veteran W. C. Knight Is a Business Getter ...... 12 Charts of the 1930 Frisco Dollar ...... 13 News of the Frisc~Clubs ...... 14-19 Frisco Modernizes Four Old Type Engines ...... 20 Annual Report Shows Large Decrease in Earnings for 1930...... 21 For Meritorious Service ...... 22 1,124 Relief Fund Orders F,illed...... 23 Hungarian Colony Located in Florida ...... 24 Frisco Passenger Trains 97.6% On Time...... 27 Locomotive Fuel Performance Records ...... 2E-29 How They Get the Business !...... 31 Flashes from the War on Per Diem ...... 32 A Page of Praise from Frisco Friends ...... 33 The Pension Roll ...... 34-35 Homemakers' Pages...... ,.. ...,...... 36-37 The Twilight Hour ...... 38 Frisco Children ...... 39 Flashes of Merriment ...... 40 Frisco Mechanic ...... 41-46 Frisco Family News ...... 47-72

THE FRISCO EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE MEMBER The Frlsco Employes' Magazlne Is a monthly publlcatlon devoted prlmarlly to the Intereats Di the more than 25,000 actke and retlred employes 01' the Frlsco Llnes. It contalna St~rleS, llems nf current news, personal notes about emplayas and thelr families, artlcles dealing wlth varlous phases of rallroad work, poems, cartoons and notices regarding the servlce, Good clear photographs sultable for reproductlon are especlally deslred, and wlll be returned only when requested. All cartoons and drawings must be In black India brawing Ink. Employes are In~lted to wrlte artlclea for the magazine. Contrlbutlons should be type- wrltlen, on one slde of the sheet only, and should be nddreased to the Edltor, Frlsco BulldlUi3, St. Louis, Mo. Dlstrlbuted free amoug Frisco Employes. To others, price 15 cents a copy; subscription rats $1.50 a year. Adrertlslng rate dlbe made known upon application. TEST LABORATORY ISbWONDER PLANT

T WAS back in the day when SpeCfaCUIarPart in Frisco of fuel. There is also a viscm' iron horses were but two-thirds meter for determining the bod; I grown iron colts. A locomotive Efficiency Played by of oils. This device is equippl was toiling jerkily down a stretch with a heat control panel thg of Frisco Lines. Gradually, its Springfield Test will hold the temperature at eccentric speed lessened; it fal- given setting. The panel ras ,j, tered once or twice, then stopped Department signed and constructed by I+ altogether. A thoroughly dis- Frisco's own scientists rjrt,. gruntled engineer spat a string of ical tests-i. e. tests of resistance to there in the laboratory. powerful expletives into the already wear, Pressure, light, etc.-are made. So much for a few of the devices . blue air of the cab and concluded his What an array of scientific apparatus this one room. Adjacent to it on dl oration with: west is a smaller room I "It's that bum caal again!" which photographic suppl:

The little drama just re- are kept. In addition to~. re: counted belonged to an era ular picture-making furnigi. which closed on Frisco Lines ings, in this room is found in 1912, when the Frisco's ma- remarkable instrument, spo:i-- terials testing laboratory came of as a metallographic camer,. into existence. Roles similar and it is useless for a sam:! to the one played by inferior of material to try to kw fuel in the incident of the pre- secret even the most mino: test age, related above, were defect when it is put into (ha. frequently taken by any of sev- camera, because Lt magnif.. eral materials, such as low. up to 1,500 diameters 6- grade steel, poor lubricating photographs the n~agnifiedn' oil or what not. ject. Today, the story is different. Joining the large rao- Engine failures or any other which is used chiefly lor php failures occasioned by medi- ical tests at the east Is a sar ocre materials occur on Frisco p 1e s preparation r o n s Lines with about the same fre- equipped to cut samples r' quency that porters refuse tips, steel or any other substan, and a large share of the credit to any size or shape desk. for this belongs to the mate- To the east of the aampl rials testing laboratory which preparation division and n:- has grown from an inauspi- ning the width of the buildi-. cious beginning in St. Louis is the room in which !,. until today, with its modern greater part of the chem? scientific equipment it occu- analysis is done. Here 2- pies about 3,300 square feet of found chemical glassware 1- floor space or the greater part all shapes, large supplies of the second floor in the West chemicals, electric furnw Shops Store Building at which develop up to 1,804 rl. Springfield and normally re- grees temperature, torehe< quires the services of six tecli- distillery for .-preDaring - %. nically trained men. If. A. HERZOC tilled water and a wide vay. For the important task of of other necessities to f testing the supplies that are bought, greets the eye! Along the north wall chemist's craft. In a safe in pV Frisco Lines has done a thoroughgo- is a row of glass-encased scales, each corner of the room are kept the nr,. ing job of outfitting this department, delicate enough to accurately deter- chemicals and among other thinss i.. because a purchase by Frisco Lines mine the weight of a pencil mark up- era1 small dishes and crucibki is more than a matter of just placing on a piece of paper. Out in the center platinum valued at around !. an order for the amount of material is a barrel-shaped device, known as These are required in handling rb- needed. Before a decision is reached, a Fade-Ometer, which artificially pro- icals that attack even glass samples are secured from the various duces the effect of sunlight and is porcelain. There are also FII... supply companies and sent to the lab- used for trying inks and fabrics. Over dishes. oratory for careful analysis and trials in a corner is a device called a super- Out in the locomotive shop i.. -, and the material that most economic- centrifuge which separates solids especially spectacular machine tb~, ally meets specifications is chosen. from liquids in paints and other sub- used by this department. It la c:;: This departnl-ent performs numerous stances when other means fail. The the Vniversal Testing Machine and other function; and complete equip- bowl of this machine makes forty used i n determining t 11 e (t'c. ment is provided for them also. thousand revolutions a minute at full strength and the cornpresslon rw One enters the laboratory through a speed and emits a sonnd very similar ance of materials. A piece of bfil; door at the northwest corner of the to a fire s;ren. Near it is a calori- tube about four inches in diarn~', large room in which most of the phys- meter for measuring the heat value and with walls about three-eighth! ,l:iclt nrtifictally prodttces the effect of sztnlight rrpoir fabrics, inks, ctc.. artd the photograph nt the left sltows a tiziscellatreoi~s (rortnte~tlof clwrrticol glasszuurc zwlriclz illzrstrates the xide variety of equipnrcrrt necessary iil a test departmerzt. n inch thick is pancaked by this utilization of the bits of gilt paint nachine just as one depresses a col- that fall from brushes in painting FREIGHT ERRORS REDUCED zpsible opera hat. And small won- numbers, etc. on coaches. To the un- Seventy-three fewer errors were er, because it can exert 250,000 initiated, these dried bits are but so made in handling shipments on Frisco ounds ot pressure and can pull just much waste paint, but Frisco Lines s hard. preserves them carefully and sends Lines during February than in the The man who presides over this them to the laboratory, because to the preceding month, according to a re- lagic realm of glittering test tubes, company "thar's gold in them scraps." port issued March 10 by J. L. McCor- eakers, retorts and hardness testing The scientists there take this waste mack, superintendent of freight loss p\~Ees, polishing machines, acids, and with their facilities separate the and damage claims, Springfield, Mo. lelals and formulas is i\l. k Herzog. precious metal it contains, molding it Errors during February totaled 292 hief chemist, who has been with into bars of solid gold from which the and during January a total of 365 was 'risco Lines eleven years. He is a company realizes neat sums. made; however, the January total was raduate with a Bachelor of Science- Aniong other duties, the laboratory 87 errors under the number made in kgree i11 engineering chemistry from assists various departments. The in- December. he Georgia School of Technology at dustrial department sends in samples Tulsa won the Group One pennant illant% of ore found in Frisco territory to de during February, making the fourth It would be difficult to give even a termine their value. The claim de- coiisecutive month that station has mre list of all the work this scientist partment calls upon it to help clear had the fewest errors of any in the nd his corps of assistants do. Doubt- claims by scientifically giving the group. Four errors were made there ~3819, lt can be said that their chief cause, extent and responsibility of in handling 20,419 shipments. Kansas invince is to see that supplies pur- damage. A machinist breaks a tool City was second in the group, han- based meet specifications and many and his foreman looks at it and says, dling 24.003 shipments with twenty- if the specifications they themselves "That tool shouldn't have broken. six errors, and St. Louis Seventh ,are worked out. One in which Mr. We'll send it to the laboratory." Street Station was third, making 58 lerzog takes particular pride is a Bridge steel is tested by it. The errors in handling 33,608 shipments. wr~structurerequirement for loco- stores department sends many items. In Group Two Birmingham had the >olive forgings which they have per- Among the various things the records best record during February and re- ;r(ed, not being content with merely showed had been tested there recent- tained the pennant of the group dur- ,reing that forgings meet the usual ly, were: pipe fittings, brake shoes, ing March. This station has won the jh~sieal and chemical specifications. an air strainer for a locomotive air pennant three consecutive months. Sometimes the members of this de- compressor, d r y batteries, safety Thirteen errors were made there dur- 1:rtment are called upon to effect a goggles, torch wicking, sand and ing February in handling 12,959 ship- sring even greater than can be made elecatrical conduit. ments. I! recommending the cheapest de- Thus, day by day the materials In Group Three, Hugo and Chaffee undahle materials for sale. For in- testing laboratory is quietly doing had perfect records. The pennant was lance, they were called upon to work things of a highly spectacular nature held at Wichita during February and II~a formula for a car renovator and that Frisco Lines may carry its pas- was sent from there to the agent at ir cleaner and they did so, effecting sengers with easy speed and safety Chaffee where it was held two weeks . saving of approximately $875.00 a and its employes may perform their and then sent to Hugo for the re- mlh. work safely with proper equipment. mainder of the month. A total of Elimination of waste is another 2,509 shipments were handled at Hugo ujor task. An example which How many traffic tips did YOU and 2,148 at Chaffee. Fort Smith was third in Group Three, making five er- mes to demonstrate the work of send in this month? he laboratory in this field is the rors in handling 3,661 shipments. Page 6 RAILROAD PLIGHT IS NATION'S PROBLEM

HE saving of the railroads This was accomplished by the Tis a major national prob- Decza Revenues Must Be most determined, mthless a, in- lem. It is a problem which Increased to Save telligent drive on inefficiency and affects the investments of a mil- waste ever witnessed in Ameri- lion people, the jobs of a million Carriers can business. Every man em. and a half men and women di- ployed accounted for a great deal rectly and as many more in- more work. Bigger locomotires directly, and the servicing of Bjr JONA' T. FLYNN pulled bigger freight cara with countless industries which cannot Associate Editor of Collier's U7eekly more cars to a train. Back in 1923 otherwise exist. It ought to be the average freight car movd dealt with in calmness, not passion; year until in 1926 it was 4.98 per 6.4 miles an hour. But in 1930 the with the head and not with the heart cent. There was a brief set-back average speed was 13.1 mile8 an hour and tongue. but by 1929 it was up to 4.95 per -twice as great. Generally speaking, everyone is us- cent. Of course this was the aver- By dealing with intricate problemr ing the railroads less than they used age. The bigger and more prosper- of operation, cutting corners here, re to. There are so many alternatives ous roads did much better. ducing wastes there, speeding up, im. iiowadays - automobiles, waterways, Then suddenly we began to hear proving equipment, the roads hare trucks, busses, airplanes, pipe lines. that these railroads which we thought been able to haul roughly 20 per cenr These alternatives are cutting into were doing so well were in a very more traffic with 20 per cent les~ the business of the railroads. What serious trouble. Throughout 1930 operating expenses. Thus In 1929 lhc can be done about it? there had been a serious drop in railroads actually took in $113,000,000 Commodore Vanderbilt and Jay traffic and earnings. Railroad traffic less than in 1928 and made $40,000,. Gould were once arguing about rail- last year was 6,000,000 freight cars 000 more in profits. roads, Jay Gould had a little educa- less than 1929. Railroad gross rev-, All this was a gain for the railmads tion but t.he Commodore had none. of course. But it was als'o a galn for Gould kept speaking of "Our trans- general business. There is Indeed no portation system," and the problems Collier's Weekly takes up the way of telling just how much thh of "transportation." cudgels on behalf of the railroads meant in dollars and cents to Ameri. "Stop saying 'transportation.' " in a comprehensive leading article can business. First of all, to make commanded the imperious old Com- published in its issue of April 4. The following extract from Mr. this possible the railroads have spent modore. "Say 'railroads.' Transpor- in the last eleven years more'thaa tation means railroads in this coun- Flynn's vigorous and significant picture of the present situation eleven billion dollars in new road try." shows why the present plight of building, new locomotives, new equip At a somewhat later day, Alexander the railroads must be regarded as ment of all sorts and these huge ex- J. Cassatt, famous railroader, said: a major national problem. "The penditures played no small part in "We may make bigger engines or fact is," declares Mr. Flynn, "that the general prosperity which the different engines. We may change these great arteries of commerce country enjoyed at that time. But and travel are essential to the con- our form and method. But one thing the savings to individual buainesser we know and that is that the rail- venience and welfare of the coun- try, and the nation cannot afford were even more marked and molp roads are and will always remain our to see them financially crippled." important. Thus on the side of earn. one real system of transportation." ings and operating results the rail- Most people think that today. Will roads made an extraordinary record they be surprised when they are told enue was $600,000,000 less. The rate up to the end of 1929. But now yo1 that out of every ten persons who of return on property investment was will see why the railroad presidents travel in this travel-crazy age only only 3.41 per cent. Why did the have become frightened. All Lhk one travels on a railroad train? roads do so poorly in 1930 and so well time gross railroad revenuea had been It is just one hundred years ago in 1929? There was bus and motor decreasing. The roads made their this year that the De Witt Clinton, coach and waterway competition in good showing by cutting operating the first regularly-commissioned 1929. The answer to that question costs more rapidly than gross income steam locomotive, was put into serv- constitutes one chapter in railway declined. Now the railroad managep ice on a railroad in this country. history for which the railroad man- say operating expenses cannot b One might suppose this centennial agers must be given the very great- cut any more. The process has prr. year would be one of joyous com- est credit. Railroad net earnings gressed to a point where further mi. memoration. But the railroad presi- grew from 1921 to 1929, but an odd ings can be effected only at the el dents celebrated it by getting together feature about this is that gross earn- pense of service. If revenues gc in a body, opening up their tear ducts ings declined right along. The roads deci-easing, while expenses rer and lifting their voices in lamenta- took in less money in 1927 than in stationary, the railroads will n tion. Is there really anything the 1926; they collected even less the into the red. Some of them will matter with the railroads? Net earn- next year, 1928. In that year their bankruptcy. ings were higher in 1929 than any revenues were almost $300,000,000 What is to be done? Rerenw year in history-almost $100,000,000 less than in 1926. They increased in must be increased. This must more than the year before and $200,- 1929 a little but were still under 1926. done either by getting more bail 000,000 more than 1925. In 1921 the In spite of that the railroads increased or getting higher rates. And botl rate of return to railroad owners was their profits each year by the simpls these objects seem to be cluttf only 2.84 per cent. It increased every process of decreasing their expenses. up with almost insuperable obstac il, 1931 Page 7

Iat has become of all this rail- which the roads have Back in 1920 the roads Opera Star on Texas Special f 47,250,000,000 passenger 929 they took care of 31,- passenger miles. They "They wanted me to come by air- a third of their passenger plane," she said, "but I prefer the luxurious appointments of a train, has this passenger traffic which I consider the next thing to ? The busses have not gotten. a home on wheels." ng hauls, more than 2,600,000,000 She smilingly consented to pose enger miles. In other words, ar for a picture and as she stood in most, they have gained about one- the vestibule, she said that she was what the railroads have lost. anticipating a lovely meal on the : has become of the other five- Frisco diner as well as a lovely trip to Dallas. rlvate automobile. There "This spirit of friendliness which prevails in having guests on your States. If each car in a trains met by some member of ed 520 miles with a single your traffic department is a won- In it outside its ordinary derful thing. It gives the guest ng, the loss in railroad an idea that she is indeed welcome and that her comfort is para- at can the railroads do about mount. They demand that automobile "Although I have never been on 5 be brought under regulation by your Frisco train I know now that Interstate Commerce Commission I am going to enjoy my trip, for as the railroads are. Above all I am going to thoroughly relax, in railroads want these two pro- anticipation of my strenuous day on Sunday. March 15, when I shall that no bus line be permitted sing in the afternoon and leave ate unless authorized to do RACIOUS and smiling, Miss on an evening train. he Commission. Martha Atwood, soprano of "Were it not for the luxurious d, that busses and all automo- ' the Metropolitan Opera Com- appointments of trains, such as taxed to pay their full share pany, stepped aboard the Frisco's yours, and the courteous and will- ost of constructing and main- Texas Special at St. Louis on Fri- ing service rendered by your traf- g the hbhways which the auto- day night, March 13, for a trip to fic departments and your train Dallas, Texas, where she will ap- crews, these hurried trips would t is pretty obvious that even pear with the Dallas Symphony be quite trying, but as it is, I am e railroads were to eliminate all Orchestra. thoroughly enjoying my trip." enger busses they would not ached the real cause of their of traffic. Their real, effective he private car. It is not a cent every decade. From 1920 to and countless other towns in between. carrier. It cannot be regu- 1930 it increased only eight per cent. Of course these pipe lines don't take the Interstate Commerce This is not because there was a any traffic directly from the railroads. n. There is almost no way smaller increase in traffic. Quite the But they put an end to coal consump- g it with regulation which contrary. But more than 90 per cent tion where they bring gas and thus motor car users off the pub- of the increase went to trucks and knock into a cocked hat one of the ays and into the passenger other forms of transportation. It is most important traffic divisions of f railroad trains. The prob- difficult to estimate how large this the carriers. IS a haffldng one. freight traffic carried by trucks is. This is not the whole story. Gaso- this has to do with passenger It is not easy to say what the rail- line transportation by pipes threatens c. Competition between rail- roads can accomplish against the to take actual freight business away and trucks for freight traffic is truck. However, there is an incess- from the roads. One rail executive hing entirely different. Eighty- ant campaign in progress in most insists that this is the most serious c.r cent of all trucks are owned states to regulate trucks, to fix maxi- menace the roads face. The roads ers-manufacturers and mer- mum sizes, to limit speed to 35 miles own some 286,000 tank cars and this ho use them entirely to an hour, to limit loads, to increase business brings them a revenue of their own goods. Another taxes and to compel owners to con- about $380,000,000 a year. nt helong to contractors who form to more rigid rules in treatment The situation is a difficult one. r vehicles out to shippers. of employees. There are two sides to every one of out of every 100 trucks can- As one follows these matters one the proposals which the railroads ad- nsidered as common carriers gets the impression that economic vance. But after you say that, you ot be regulated by the Inter- law is swatting the railroads in many still have on your hands the fact that ommerce Commission. Never- places. For instance, pipe lines. Gas these great arteries of commerce and these trucks take enormous is brought in pipes from Texas, Olrla- travel are essential to the con- nts of freight away from the homa, Kansas, Louisiana to St. Louis, venience and welfare of the country ads. For 40 years railroad traC- Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans. and the nation cannot afford to see d been Increasing around 80 per Denver, Salt Lake City, San Francisco them financially crippled. SPRINGFIELD AND ST: LOUIS WIN MEET

OP places in the four di- visions'of the second annual Second Annual Frisco Pierce,Claude stellar Harris maple and menClares~ hc- T Frisco System Handicap &ding Tau in spring- the Springfield Sunnyland ter Bowling Tournament, held in piled up a total of 1,223 In th* Kline's Alleys, Springfield, Mo., field, February 2 1-23, games to cop second in the d0 February 21, 22 and 23, were split bles. Their handicap was 159 a' evenly between a Springfield and Draws 110 Pinmen the second prize in this ew a St. Louis team. was $12.88. The Springfield i: The Springfield five, known as the Governors taking third with a grand Louisans again made themselves f~' St. Louisans, battled its way to first total three-game score of 2,735. The in the tournament when two of lh:. place in the. team competition with Ozark Special team used a handicap bowlers, McMahan and the invincib' TI;. A. IIongold, one of its members, of 111 and received $25.76 as a prize Mongold, took third in the doublc: copping the all-event championship. for its showing. It was comprised of Their three-game total was 1.1: H. E. Martin and E. W. Gatzert of C. G. Lamont, captain'; E. H. Thielker, which included a handicap ol 1: the St. Louis Memphian team made Third piize was $7.73. H. Seimer er the high doubles score and Ralph MC- Fred Rose of the St. Louis Sunngla:: Bride of the same team was first in team were fourth in the doubles wi the singles. Approximately 110 Frisco a grand total of 1,200, which includii pinmen, representing St. Louis, Kan- 105 pins as a handicap. They r- sas City, Tulsa and Springfield, as- ceived $5.16 as fourth prize. Filtl sembled at the alleys to take part in place in the doubles was won by B. this tourney. G. Baxter of the Blue Bonnet team The Springfield St. Louisans, in from the reclamation plant at Sprinp winning the five-man team competi- field and Conn from the West Cow? tion, tormented the pin boys to the Shops team. Their three-game toti tune of 2,627 pins in three games, was 1,198 which included a handin: which, with a handicap of 120, gave of 198 pins and the prize for fifth plan them 2,747 for a grand total and $41.22 in the doubles was $5.15. in prize money. This five grabbed the Second place in the singles K.I. lead in the first day of the tourna- won by F. Littrell of the Springfie" ment, piling up their total the eve- Blue Bonnet team. Littrell's gray ning of February 21 and it stood total 30-frame score was 667 ond Y. throughout the remainder of the com- handicap was 201 pins. He recW petition. The team was comprised of $7.73 as second prize for the ew! the following: H. E. Brown, captain; Third place was taken by E, A. $la; E. E McMahan, W. A. Mongold, abb of the Springfield Meteor Ian James W. Adams and H. T. Palmer. He piled up a 30-frame total 01 6~ Mongold, star mineralite wielder of using a handicap of 135. Mayabb r+ this quintet, in winning the all-event ceived $4.64. F. Spinner or the S' competition, made a grand total of Ralph ~l.lcBridc,stellar boeoler of the Louis Terminals Nighthawks ScOri. 1,918 which included a 207-pin handi- St. Louis iMe)rtp/tiuit tcanz, who captured 660 in three games, using a 3bV: cap. First prize in that division was top ho~10r.rin the singles at the second handicap to take fourth place li $8.25. arrrtr~alFrisco Bowling Totrrnnn~e~lt. which he received prize mon: Martin and Gatzert, the sharpshoot- amounting to $3.09. Mongold, rt ing pair from the St. Louis Memphiall J. B. Tremayne, R. L. Carr and J. A. placed in every event of the tourn: team, who took first prize in the Kilker. The Governors' handicap was ment, was fifth in the singles, makin: doubles made a grand total of 1,238 213 pins and third money in this a 30-frame grand total of 653 whir', in three games with a handicap of branch of the tourney amounted to included a' 69-pin handicap. He 1::- 135. First prize in that event was $15.46. On this team were C. P. King. wise received prize money amountir: $20.61. Their score was made on the captain; E. N. Carr, G. L. Davis, C. to $3.09. second day of the tournament. Mc- J. Stephenson and W. D. Steele. R. J. Tschampers of the TFP. Bride, another star of the Memphian Fourth and fifth places were each Limited team of St. Louis, nirh five, won the singles with a grand total awarded $10.30. The Springfield West handicap of only 54 pills, plled up 30-frame score of 676 which included Shops team won fourth place with a grand total score of 1,849 to takes6 a handicap of 84 pins. He was grand total three-game score of 2,720. ond in the all-event competition. Pi. awarded $12.36 for his efforts. Their handicap was 294 pins. Follow- ond prize in this division oI I:. Prizes were awarded for the first ing are the members of that quintet: tournament was $5.15. L. Forcade 4' The Ozark five places in each event. W. Hamilton, captain; E. King, Bunch, the St. Louis Blqe Bonnet team ma' Special team of St. Louis took second Cook and Conn. Fifth place went to a grand total of 1,826 using a bacL the St. Louis Terminals Nighthawks, place in the flve-man competition with cap of 135 and took third in tk a three game grand total of 2,744, just who made a total in three games of three pins under the high, made by 2,640 including a 201-pin handicap. branch of competition. He receir. the Springfield St. Louisans. As a This team was captalined by J. L. $3.09. W. Medlock, captain of I' matter of fact, the first three places Cunningham. The other members Kansas City Allied Railway Lea;, in this division were all decided by were T. O'Toole, C. E. Stookey, Wm. team, was winner of fourth plac~" 11 a r r o w margins, the Springfield Bedford and F. Spinner. the a11 event contest with a total . Page 9

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The qnintet of vlaple scatterers at left cor~iprise the Springfield St. Lotrisarz trarrz mhiclr won first place irr the five-man teain conzpelition. Left to right in the bark row are: H. 7'. Palmer, J. I+'. Adam arld i:. E. Mcdlaharr. Seated, left to right, are: W. -4. :l.(ortgold asrd H. E. Browir, the teatn's captairc. dlor~gold,who appears with this group holding a bowling ball, was the wrrrrrer of the dl-ez~er~trorr~petitiorr iiz the toirrl~ey.

The star pirrrrterr who appear in thc photograph at right arr H. I!. Mar- tin (left) and I:'. W. Catzert, who irade the high dolrblrs score irr the second annual Frisro bowliilg tourtm- men1 at Springfield. They wrrr mem- hers of the St. I.ortis Metrtphinn team.

g a handicap of 270 pins. cementing of employe contacts made two hundred was taken in computing was $2.06. Fifth place was in last year's meet. Throughout the handicaps for the singles. J. K. Gibson, captain of the three-day session the alleys rang with Total receipts of the tournament team of Springfield. His "Howdy, Bill" and "Hello, Jim", as were $209.40. Refunds of $3.30 were luding a handicap of 387, players from over the system greeted deducted, leaving $206.10 available for , and he likewise received each other. Many new acquaintances prizes. Of this amount, $103.05 was were formed 'in this tourney, also. divided among the winning five-man T!le tournament began promptly as Local interest was keen and there teanls: $51.53 among the doubles; hrduled at 4 p. m. on February 21 was a good sized crowd of onlookers $30.91 aln.ong the singles, and $20.61 nearly all of the five-man teanls at the alleys on both February 21 ancl among the all-event winners. This pleted their three games the first 22, and even on the final day, after was in accorclance to the distribution ~ning. Carl Smith, a veteran bowl- nearly all of the visiting bowlers had announced prior to the tourney; 50 wthusiast, was in charge during returned home, there was a fair sized per cent to five-man events; 25 per lourney and the entire meet went crowd of spectators. cent to two-men events; 15 per cent oothly under his competent di- Handicap rules were somewhat dif- to the singles, and 10 per cent to all Howard Picltens was the ferent in this tournament from last events. The amounts were divided in t secretary. St. Lou is pear in that instead of giving teams the various events as follows: 40 and Men's clubs were 70 per cent of the difference between per cent to first; 25 per cent to sec- by a delegation of about the team average and 1,000, they were ond; 16 per cent to third, and 10 rs and rooters who given 60 per cent of the difference per cent to each fourth and fifth. Springfield in a special between the team average and 900. A nsas City sent two five- similar ratio prevailed in computing the meet and Tulsa had handicaps for doubles and singles. A Los Angeles newspaper, incident- earn there. All connected with This year instead of 70 per cent of the ally, reports that during a recent wind need that the tourney was a great difference between combined average storm, seventeen A u s t i n s were .ws. Attendance exceeded all ex- of entrants in the doubles and 400. the counted passing over a Hollywood ations, only seven or eight fewer handicap was based upon sixty per hotel. krs entering in the meet than cent of the difference between the year. Quite a lot of new bowling combined average of the entraiits and ".Julia has invited me to her golden nt was uncovered and the tourney 400. Likewise sixty per ceut instead wedding." iided an opportunity for the pro- of seventy per cent of the difference "Her golden wedding?" in of goodfellowship and the between the individual's average and "Yes, she is marrying a millionaire." Page 10 RECALLS RIDES WITH "CASEY" JONES

MONG the many interest- gine. I had 'buried' my six yatr ing letters which have A. J. Thomas, Fort Worth previous service on the I. C. and A come to the ma~azine- de- Switchman, Tells of figured 1 was 'sitting Jake,' nert; partment recently is one from A. dreaming J. A. Frates was aap J. (Fatty) Thomas, Frisco switch- Colorful Boomer where in that neck of the woaii man of Forth Worth, Tex., who h i s office being in Memp:!;:. was well acquainted with the Caree r and the Paducah yard under th.e celebrated "Casey" Jones whose jurisdiction of the east rs? fame has been carried far and wide At that time, the Frisco Railroad was trainmaster. I came to work OG by the song describing his fatal run. in the hands of a receiver and the night and was told the west end traip "Casey" pulled him on many trips Santa Fe was handling it. L. D. But- master was in town, but that didn' when he was a kid conductor on the ton was division superintendent and mean a thing in my young llfe the: Illinois Central, he says, and he is 'Link' Coover was general yard- I was busy getting No. 51, the mlr also acquainted with the renowned master at Springfield. Here, in 1895, fest 'hot shot' together, when a rnr engineer's widow who now lives in I became a Frisco man. with an officious bearing came up ;. Jackson, Tenn. Last Christmas, Mr. "Though I have only about fifteen the dark and I knew it was the WFJ Thomas, who is an able writer, coni- years continuous service, I call myself end man. (You know, you can spi' posed a poem entitled "Casey" and a Frisco man, for, since first coming to 'em. You can even tell 'em in th sent it to Mrs. Jones as his Christ- this road, I have worked so many dark.) When he came nearer-Tr!: mas greeting. times and so many places for the the luvva Mike, it \vas Joe Rates.' The greater part of his letter, which Frisco I would have to dig up my Here I was caught again. Snare$ relates principally his boomer ex- old clearances and get a pencil to The tramp for me. periences, follows: figure them out. I have worked in "After flnding out I waa the engin, "From the time I was only a kid train and yard service on nearly foreman, he wanted ta lmh at 1). running wild in my shirt tail in the every division and branch of the list, saying he wanted to get out light sticks of the Ozark Mountains near Frisco Railroad west of the Missia- enough to pick up twenty-three ?a:< Springfield, Mo., I had wanted to he sippi, from Thayer, Mo., to Kansas of manifest tobacco at Mayfield, I: 'Uh Railroader,' and well do I re- City, from St. Louis to Brownwood, I was keeping in the dark and as f?: member the day I was leaning on my Tex., and as far west of Enid, Okla. as from him as possible, hoping ha hoe handle in my Dad's cockle burr the Frisco rails reach, and north from wouldn't recognize me. When h. patch on the side of an Ozark hill, there to Beaumont Junction, Kans. took the list and my lamp I stepp~' listening to the whistle of the Frisco'a I ran a train out of St. Louis to New- back a step or two. but he raised the Chadwick Branch engine as she went hurg when we had fifty odd scheduled lamp and flashed it in my face, ex. down the line. I threw down my trains on the time card and five miles claiming: hoe and said. 'Pa, I'm goin' a brakln,' east of Valley Park was the end of " 'H--1 Fatty, how long have yaa b'gosh !' the double track. I also ran a train been here?' "I was only a slim, gangling, over- out of Fort Worth to Brownwood and "I told him I had been there abnor grown boob, but I went home and north to Sherman, Tex., and ran a a week, but intended to quit in tbr dressed up. All I had to do was train out of Sapulpa to Monett, Mo., morning as I didn't know he a:,: change hats-my best one having a and Oklahoma City and Frances, Tex. there. He looked over the list ad hole in the top where a tuft of hair Besides that I made out application as he left he said: stuck through. as a hired conductor at two other " 'It isn't necessary for you to qr:~ "I walked all the way to Springfield places on the line. 'quitting before I in the morning. I never saw yrl and up to the office of "High" Dig- made a trip.' One time at Chaffee, before.' gins, who was division superintendent Mo., I went as far as Memphis to "I worked there seven months at' of the Kansas City, Fort Scott and learn the terminal, got my certiflcate quit, because in my boomer days 1 Memphis, and imparted the joyous and deadheaded to St. Louis to learn played no favorites and gave most r! news that I was there to save his that terminal, and made several trips the roads in the western states a trii' road by stopping his trains with a on a plug. 1 grabbed a ride out of If 1 was flush I looked tor a ROD! pick handle. town to Springfield where I wrote Mr. job. If I was 'on my uppen.' 1 "Mr. Diggins gave me the laugh. J. A. Frates, who was the superin- headed for the hardest. rawhiding jr- telling me to go home and grow up, tendent at Chaffee, thanking him for I heard ot I seldom asked for a jri but I didn't take his advice. I had his kindness but informing him that braking unless I could hire outrigl! a brother braking on the Illinois Cen- there was too much water between as a conductor. I followed yard aor: tral out of Jackson, Tenn., so I went Memphis and St. Louis for me. for the yard was no place then (1,- there and got on the I. C. where 1 "Joe Frates, as we used to call a 'sizzor' and you had no students I. mas promoted to conductor in less him when he was on the I. C., was contend with. Besides you could Er' than two years. Then I got mixed later made Frisco general superin- ten yard jobs while you were nndrrr up in the A. R U. 1894 strike and tendent with office in Springfield and one braking. went on the 'tramp.' That was now lives in Tulsa. I believe. He "As I said I boomed the r&r where I became a boomer and trav- could tell you of the time on the I. C. states, not forgetting the country c' eled from place to place with a man when he found me working 'under a Mannana and giviug Mexico 8 lri:: size blackball rolling in my footsteps flag' in Paducah, Ky. I had been I even took a hitch in the army ar: fast as I would raise my foot, until there only about a week and was switched Krag-Jorgensen rifles Icy I finally went back to the Ozarks. foreman of the night 'break up' en- (Now turn to Page 27, pleat) il, 1931 Pugc 11 IERCHANT SHOWS FINE FRISCO SPIRIT

!HE co-operation of every ney boldly, hopefully, yet cau- business firm in the Frisco's R. M. Ca//awa-q,Moneii, tiously, into a country only a nine-state territory is an Issues Frisco Posicv and short time out of the struggles )rtant factor in increasing and hardships of its pioneer days. :ht and passenger traffic and Writes Company The Ozarks region of Southwest ntly the question, "How do Missouri was in embryo, with re- ness men co-operate with the Hisio ry sources and possibilities of which to?" was asked. The case of the most venturesome dared to I. Callaway of Monett, Mo., may tomers because the poster was not dream. Into this territory, reaching ited as exemplifying the answer. displayed. out his arms toward civilization and Callaway has lived in Monett for The reporter found Mr. Callaway in progress the eye of this young Mr. *-three years. He has seen Mon- his store one afternoon recently, and Frisco pierced and caught a vision of grow from an infant town to a discussed with him the great need of the future and what could be. ring little city. With it his busi- co-operation with the railroads which "So over and under mountains, has grown, and he has always have helped build the country. through valleys and rivers his steel gnized the fact that the Frisco rails found their way. Mining re- road has been the means of keep- sources began to open up and find that town in a thriving, healthy transportation to the markets, de- lition, and that in giving Frisco veloping in a few years into the rich- s his loyal support, he Is in turn, est and most extensive lead and zinc ulating Monett's business inter- region in the world. Farmers found an easier and more accessible market le Catlaway Furniture S to re for their products. Towns began to ds on Monett's main street and is spring up as if by magic. Churches, ot the most modern to be found in public schools and colleges appeared. city of that size. Mr. Callaway All the forces of hunlan progress bers Frisco employes among his worked together to co-ordinate into customers, and has taken an in- what is now one of the most widely a e Interest in the campaign known regions in the worId. With ched against transportation other our network of railroads and good by rail. roads, our mining resources, our short time ago .Mr. Callaway had agriculture, dairy, poultry and fruit ted at his own expense some 500 facilities are unsurpassed. ers, which he presented to the "Next to our early settlers, what co officials at Monett for distri- was the prime factor in starting us In among the various business on the road to and helping to carry on a. The poster reads: to this wonderful achievement? It was the same Mr. Frisco. "I am 100 per cent for the "But Mr. Frisco could not have ac- Iscb. Why? BECAUSE the complished it alone. He needs must ,isco contributes ten times more have help, so we see in the perspec- venue into my city and county tive of our mental picture other fig- ~asuriesfor the education of my ures moving about in the vapory ildren and the advancement of shadows of the past. We gave to this her activities than any other enterprise our young men. with the rporation or person. BECAUSE, strength and vim of their youth. But e Prisco pays ten times more Rather reluctantly he drew from his the Mr. Frisco of yesterday, is not mey than any other one Into the pocket a brief history which he had the Mr. Frisco of today. Each period ad fund; BECAUSE the F'risco prepared of the Frisco Railroad from of progress has brought its changes !ploys the largest number of the time his interest in it began. The and each period has brought with it en and pays the highest salaries. history is a most comprehensive one its respective official staff, to whose 3w, Mr. Merchant, Mr. Farmer and was recently printed in the Mon- efficient self-sacrificing devotion and ~d Mr. Laborer, let's work 'with ett Times, Monett's leading news- loyalty no little credit is due. The e Frisco, because the Frisco is paper. man in the ranks is not one whit less e biggest factor we have in "I do not know of a time in Non- important than the officer in com- aking Our City and Our County ett's history, or the hiStory of the mand, for 'Not to the strong is the more progressive, 'a more pros- railroad-which are one and the same battle, nor to the swift is the race.' 8rous and a more satisfactory -when there is SO much need for the but victory comes through the con- mmnnity in which to live." co-operation of merchants in shipping scientious faithfulness in the perform- ithln a short time after the pos- freight over the railroads and in using ance of duty." ters were printed, practically every its excellent passenger service," Mr. Mr. Callaway concludes his brief business house in Monett had one .of Callaway said. history with an appeal to all. "Sum- hem in its dlsglay window and one "I like to reminisce on c e in ming it up, we have followed Mr. business firm, whlch was inadvertently awhile," he continued, "and in that Frisco from his historic beginning, skipped, called the Frisco'a offices and little history I have told the story of when as a youth he began to help us asked that one be delivered imme- Mr. Frisco, from his babyhood up to to build our country. We are stand- dlately, saying they had lost two cus- the present day. He started his jour- (i\'ozu luvrt to Pnge 13, plrasc) THIS VETERAN IS A BUSINESS-CETTEF

ESLEY C. KNIGHT, pen- thought I would send that piecv sioned agent of Joplin, W,C. Knig hi, Pension cd of paper to the designated pc lint" W Mo., was retired in De- Wild game was plentiful ar onnd cember of 1928, but his retirement Agcni, Has Been a Frisco Willow Springs, and at Chris tmas has failed to diminish his interest time the trains were ofterI de in the Frisco, and he is a regnlar Man for 41 Years layed as long as fifteen or ta :enty visitor at the Frisco offices in minutes loading deer, sq~iirrel Joplin, brlnging in tips on car load and rabbits for the Kansas City business, L. C. L. shipments and pas- freight trains. The conductor saw markets. sengers. her making a vain attempt to get in After serving at Willow Sprint:a as When he retired, Wr. Knight had 39 the open door and he called Mr. agent, he served as relief age1~t at years and two months service with Itnight's attention to the fact, and Rosedale. Cherryvale, Arcadia and Frisco Lines, most of it on the told him he had better go back and Fulton. Then he was given the st atian Frisco's Northern division, his longest show her where to board the train. at Osceola, Mo., and transferre!d to service being at Parsons, Kans. He "I had just sold a ticket to a man Deepwater, Okla., on Dec. 22. 1885'. On owns a little three-acre farm just out- April 16, 1895, he was given the : st& sid of Joplin, where, since his retire- tion at Parsons, Kans., and her ,e he ment, he has devoted his time to rais- spent the greater part of his sei:vice. ing chickens and flowers and in taking The Frisco station there FVBJ c losed at least one trip a year to points both during the war and consolidated with on and off Fllsco Lines. the BIItBT, and Nr. Knight tool c the This veteran has kept a record of agency at Webb City. He bega n his his service at the various points on service there 011 August 1. 1918,, and the Frisco, as well as interesting in- remained there until his retire]uent. cidents and one morning recently, December 21, 1928. ahen he dropped into the Frisco of- It seemed that burglars took par. fices at Joplin to submit a tip on ticular delight in attempted robh leries some business, he sat down in the of- at the station at Parsons, Kans., and fice and began to talk of the Frisco 31r. Knight recalls that the doc 3r to and of his service of long ago. the safe in the station there ma He learned telegraphy on the New blown off seven times. At one time Haven & North-Hampton Railroad, the burglars got close to $400.C() and but came to Kansas in 1882 where he another time, they were Irlghltened had a brother residing. His first away after they had blown the out. Frisco service was on May 12, 1882, side door off, and between $3,00() and when he was appointed agent at Ful- $4,000 in express money was saved: ton, Kans. It seemed that no locks could keep In the year of 1882 the line had them out and they would olten enter just been completed to Memphis. through a mindow, after breakin g the Tenn., and Mr. Knight was the agent pane. at Willow Springs. He accepted this He recalls the small type of F>quip position on December 12, 1883. nlent which was used in the old days. "The railroad was very new to the and the little engines with thei~. top inhabitants around in that section of heavy smoke stacks. Box cars were the country at that time," he said. one day and was out on the station of 20hI capacity and when the g re "and I can recall many interesting platform getting the baggage ready ceived the 30M capacity cars, they incidents which happened while I was to put on the train, and he came to thought they were monsters. lWhile agent there. I remember one morn- me and said, 'You'll have to show he cannot recall where he sav r the ing a man of imposing stature came me where to get on these things, I've first electric headlight, he doe,S re call the trouble whlch they had with into the station and said he wanted never ridden one before.' " to buy a ticket. I asked him where "The Western Union wire service the first ones, and how the CI.owds he wanted to go and he informed me was a curiosity in those days and would gather at the station tc ) see that it was none of my business. 1 one day a man came into my office, the train come in. told him I would have to 1~110~in desiring to send a death message. I Mr. Knight has old passes and time order to make a charge for the ticket, helped him write it, and when it was tables which he has pregerved sinrr and after debating for quite awhile. finished 1 took it over to the telegraph 1884. which show the stations. agents--*A. he said, 'Well, I want to go to Thayer. key and sent it. Then I hung the wire and telegraph offices on the old Kan- if that'll help you any.'" upou a hook. He stood there and sas City, Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad. Mr. Knight tells of selling a wornall watched me and finally he said, He mas well acquainted with pmc. a ticket at Willow Springs, and while 'Aren't you going to send that wire?' tically all of the old time officers at he was assisting in loading the freight, I told hi111 I had sent it several min- that time, including Geo. H. Settleton. the conduotor looked hack and the utes ago. He said, 'It's still hanging then general manager at Kansas City. woman was attempting to get into a t11el.e 011 the hook.' I tried to ex- L. W. Towne, superintendent; B. L stock car. That was in the days when plain to him that I had sent it over Winchell, assistant general passenger passengers sometimes rode from one the telegraph key, but I do not know and ticket agent, all of Kansas City. point to anothe~'in the caboose on whether he understood. He evidently (Now turn to Page 26, Fleast)

NEWS of the FRISCO CLUE

North End Bear~mont Sub mele, Patterson, J. E. Jones, J. H. senate at that time. Prece!ding Judge The Frisco Employes' Club of the Constant and A. Braden, all con. Green's speech Col. Arth ur Stoehr, North End Beaumont Sub most as- nected with Frisco Lines. Among the secretary of the club, rea d the min. suredly lived up to its motto, "It can members of the Latham community utes of the last meeting a]id In doing be done," on March 2 when it staged who spoke, complimenting the com. so called particular attenltion Lo the a meeting at Latham, Kan., that will pany and the club were A. R. Miller, plan presented then by C. H. (Uncle long be remembered for its enthu- mayor; I. R. Ferguson, merchant; 3lr. Charlie) Baltzell who propcxes to con- siasm and good fellowship. Out of Richie, publisher of the Latham duct tours for boys to Pen: jacola, Fla., Latham's total population of 291 per- Leader; and Mr. Rankin. during the coming summer. Col. sons, the meeting drew an attendance Following the speeches the meet- Stoehr announced that th,e club had of 106 adults, which iilcluded repre- ing was dismissed and all adjourned pledged its best effort towt3rd making sentatives of all local business firms to the dining room for an oyster sup- the plan a success. Bo b Anslyn's per which was served by the women and a number of ranch owners. Fif- Frisco Orchestra played during the teen members of the club attended of the community. meal and Charlie Vourge c)f Gingham and several visiting employes and Fort Worth, Tex. Inn sang several popular songs. A officials, among whom were W. N. A well arranged program that was feature that received a ]particularly Patterson, roadmaster, Enid, Okla. ; thoroughly enjoyed by the 105 per- rousing reception was selreral solos E. J. Immele, chief clerk to as- sons in attendance featured the meet- by Eddie Burke. The mc seting 'as sistant general freight agent, Wichita, ing of the Fort Worth Frisco Em- opened by J. P. Lyons, nelKIY elected Kan.; H. A. Baker, Jr., soliciting ployes' Club held March 5. president of the club, who introduced agent, Wichita; F. W. Archer, solicit- The program began at 8:00 p. m. Bob Cummins, the club's niew master ing agent, Wichita; and C. Rakestraw, with a piano solo, "The Twelfth of ceremonies, and he in turn prb section foreman, Beaumont, Kan. Street Rag," by Eudie Bowman, who sented Judge Green. The meeting was held in the composed it. Little Miss Ruby Lewis, Judge Green pointed ou t that the Latham Masonic Hall which was eight-year-old daughter of Ben Lewis, bills known as the Gary-Becker plan crowded to capacity, a number hav- president of the club, gave an acro had been sponsored in pal rticular by ing to stand outside and hear the batic and a tap dance, both of which Theodore Gary, chairman ot the state program through open doors. The drew prolonged applause and Herbert survey commission which Wa8 ap gathering was caIled to order by C. Runge also gave a tap dance. Dor- pointed by the governor to study the H. Cowles, president of the club, and othy Kromer, gave two piano num- needs of state institutions,, and that an address of welcome to the railway bers and Jimmie Spicer and Billie in making this study the commission employes and officials present was Knox two vocal duets, all of which had made an excellent report, but it had deviated from its pl made by R. C. Masters, president of were heartily received. The chief irpose by making recommendations the Latham Chamber of Commerce. talk was made by Harry M. Meyers. rrs to how the taxes for improvement of the In- A program comprised of the follow- local attorney, whose speech dealt stitutions should be raised. This plan ing numbers was then given: songs principally with busses and trucks. is weak, he said, because it would by Myeirah Ferguson, Billy D. Fer- Pres. Lewis read the traffic tips produce considerably morcB rei'enur guson and Merline Peebler; a duet by that had been received between Feb- than is needed and all unjuc~t increw Misses Thelma Morlan and Corrine ruary 5 and Narch 5, inclusive, and in certain taxes. He also called at. Ferguson; a quartet number by called attention to the healthy in- tention to the fact that th~e measnr* Messrs. Ferguson, Craft, Peebler and crease. Tips for the month totaled was not based upon the 4sxperiena Master, and another duet by .Jack 67 of which 32 were tips on carlots. of other states nor upon th,e opinior and .Clayton Cowles. seven on LCL shipments, and 28 on passengers. A report of the finance of experts. Following the musical program, Following the principal Cowles expressed his appreciation of committee was also made in this ses- sion and following a drawing for an Cummins called upon sev the large attendance and presented a pany officials for brief talk a. Amon: statement showing the taxes paid by attendance prize, refreshments con- sisting of coffee, cake and other deli- those seated at the speak ers' tahll Frisco Lines in the niucteen counties at the luncheon were: F: I. Lank of Kansas in which it operates cacies were served. . assistant general freight an KI paw amounted to $708,432.60 in 1930. The ~ven'sClub, St. Louis, Mo. ger agent; S. S. Butler, gel ]era1 tn' entire tax of the company in Butler The St. Louis Frisco Men's Club fic manager; F. H. Hamil ton, we County where Latham is located scored another hit with the entertain- president, secretary and 1treasur~p amounted to $190,067 during 1930, the ing and instructive program at its Col. Arthur Stoehr, secreta ry of '' report brought out, and the amount luncheon in the Hotel Statler ball- club; Judge Green, J. P. Lyc Ins, prP paid in the county by bus lines to- room February 24. Approximately 140 dent of the club; Bob Cumnuns, m taled $341.68. members and guests attended. ter of ceremonies; L. E. &I'artin, Mr. Baker was the next speaker Judge John F. Green of St. Louis sistant to president, and E. H. EuF and he told how taxes on the rail- was the principal speaker and de- nell, comptroller. roads have increased 295 per cent voted his talk to explaining the un- since 1911 and called attention to the desirable features of the Gary-Becker Ladies' A usiliary, Kansc unfairness of motor competition. income and corporation franchise tax Mo. Talks were made also by Messrs. Im- bills which were pending in the state The regular meeting of th pril, 1931 Page 15

~xilfaryto the Kansas City Frisco tuted the entertainment at the meet. general clerk, was chosen for tab nployea' Sunnyland Club was held iiig of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the vice-presidency and J. H. Richardso9, the Woman's Benefit Association Frisco Employes' Sunnyland Club of chief clerk, was selected as secre- ~b rwma the afternoon of March 3. Kansas City, Mo., held at the W. B. A. tary. xtyaue members and guests were clubroom there February 3. The The session was opened with a talk attendance at the session. Host- games were preceded by a short by John Siverd, switchman, who sea for the afternoon were Mes- business session, presided over by called attention to bus and truck com- .mes J. Burch, E. W. Grace, A. Bren- Mrs. W. B. Berry, president of the petition, stating that it can be over- ,n, E. C. Lindeman and Bryan. auxiliary. Sixty-six members and come to a large extent by building up The afternoon was spent in playing guests were in attendance. a strong feeling of friendship and idge, pinochle and bunco. There Several members brought guests, good will between the company and sre elght tables of pinochle and all of whom were introduced to the the public. A talk on solicitation by gh score was held by Mrs. Cooper meeting, following which there were H. R. Smyer, agent, followed. ~d second by Mrs. Rich. There were nine tables of pinochle, four tables "The solicitation of freight and pas- .e tables of bridge, with Mrs. Har- of bridge and one of bunco. High senger business has developed dur- ,g and Mrs. Hossell winners of high scores in pinochle were made by Mrs. ing the past few years," Mr. Smyer mom. Mrs. Ulrich and Mrs. J. W. Darling and Mrs. Mahan. Mrs. said. "until today it is a profession uleski held high scores in bnnco. R. D. Crawford and Mrs. C. S. Moore that demands the highest type of oor prizes were received by Mes- had the high bridge scores and Mrs. salesmanship. Methods and sales imes Swartz, Clark, Highfill. Ear- R. M. Clark and Mrs. A. Brennan led talks of ten, fifteen or twenty years et, MoUett, Conley, Eryan. Tarpy, in bunco. Door prizes were received ago are not going to be effective in ritt, Cummings, Dengler, O'Connor, by Mesdames 0. B. Stoner, F. E. Mor- producing business under the keen my, Ulerick, Austin, Uurns and Cas- gan, Hedderman, L. W. Poncik, J. competition of today. The success- dy. FyfPe, E. W. Grace, Mahan, C. S. ful salesman must be alert and able Prizes for the afternoon were do- Moore. C. J. Schmitz, S. 0. Miller, to present his 'wares' in a comprehen- ated by Mesdames Gray, Bryan, R. E. Breedlove, R. O'Connor, J. sive and convincing manner. The ar- ~ndeman,Burch, Grace, Clark, Berry Burch, Ade and A. W. Meyer. These gument we have had to meet in pas- nd Medlock. 1,rizes were donated by Mesdames B. senger business during the last few Delicious refreshments consisting J. Gleason, W. M. Medlock, W. G. years is 'It is cheaper to travel by I cake and coffee were served by Cooper, H. P. Batchelor, R. C. Batch- bus than by rail,' but with our two- le hostesaes. elor and T. J. O'Brien. cent fair that was. effective February !, benefit card party will be held Following the award of prizes, re- 1 one of our arguments can be 'It is I the Woman's Benefit Association freshments were served by the host- cheaper to travel by Frisco than by !ub rooms at 1 West Linwood Blvd.. esses, who for this meeting were bus.' " hi) p. m., April 15. Tables will be Mesdames W..G. Cooper, R. C. Batch- Mr. Smyer also pointed out the fact inrided for bridge, pinochle and elor, H. P. Batchelor and T. J. that $3,323,927.62 was paid for high- anco. Grand prizes and table prizes O'Brien. way maintenance in the state of Kan- dl be given. The price of admission sas during 1930 and that motor trans- 50 cents a couple or 25 cents per Arkansas City, Kan. portation is allowed to use the high- mu. All interested may make Jtoy ,Givens, engineer, was elected . ways maintained at public expense, kvivatiOns with Mrs. 'W.31. Med- president of the Frisco Employes' 'Without contributing a fair amount ~kk,secretary. Club of drkansas City at a meeting Bf taxes toward upkeep. On the other held February 19, with an attendance hand, Frisco Lines paid a total tax Pinochle, bridge and bunco consti- of eighteen members. -W. R. LaFon. in the state of KBn6as during 1930 Pngc 16 amounting to $i05,432.60 and all of the railroads in Kansas paid a com- bined state tax of $9,084,549.91. To- Agent West Writes to His Patrons tal state bus tax there was $24,726.49. In every line of business, em- must be a man of some vision, a! Id Birmingham, Ala. ployers are stressing the import- a man who must take advanta!:e ance of the contact man, the man of every opportunity to further t1 le At a combined business and social who meets the public daily, and in- interests of his company. meeting held March 3 the following terests them in the commodity sold by his company. J. F. West, agent at LdCkwoo d. officers were elected to serve the A railroad has service to sell, iflo., recently addressed a letter to Birmingham Frisco Employes' Club both freight and passenger, and the his patrons of that city, settil15 during the ensuing year: J. H. An- key man in each town, the man who forth many facts which had heret 0- derson, revising clerk, East Thomas makes friends for the railroad, is fore not been brought to their t It- yard, president; A. E. Red, switch- the agent. tention. The letter is a represent.a- man, vice-president; Fred D. Cross, A campaign has been instituted tive one, and shows the interest chief clerk to traffic manager, secre- on Frisco Lines in the direction of being taken by the Frisco agen ts bettering conditions with the pub- at smaller towns to encourage t'he tary, and W. B. McCaffrey, head train lic at all smaller stations, and use of Frisco service. clerk, East Thomas yard, treasurer. stressing the point that the agent The letter, in full, appears belo! v: An executve board, comprised of the following was also chosen at that "Lockwood, Mo., December 27, 1930. time: W. C. Barr, clerk in store de- "Dear Patrons: partment, chairman; T. L. Purdy, "For more than twenty-one years, it has been my privilege to repmient I machinist, and M. H. Ford, chief yard the Frisco Railway in this City. To me, the work has been a pleasure, my clerk. Following the election, the relations with you agreeable, and it has been my earnest endeavor lo dis- newly chosen officers expressed their charge the duties devolving upon me in a manner satisfactory to tloth appreciation of the support given patrons and employers. them in the balloting and pledged "During recent years radical changes have entered into a11 linesI of their utmost effort toward making endeavor, the necessary alignments and readjustments probably entailing greater hardships upon the Railroads than any other particular Indus try. the coming year a banner one for the Any untoward condition affecting the Railroads, affects in like man ner, club. its employes, and, through the latter, the business men and citizens thro~1gh. The meeting was attended by ap- out the section through which the Railroad operates. proximately 225 employes and their "You have read various authentic articles in the daily press of the families and following the business country, and heard many talks over the radio recently, describing in dt ?tail session the remainder of the evening the plight of the Railroads, and giving statistics covering the loss ot L..wci. ness, the resultant diminishing buying power of the carriers, and the was spent dancing to the music fur- enormous number of men thrown out of employment due to untaxed, un. nished by Smoot's Country Club or- regulated, competition, but I should like to bring to your attention, as a chestra. concrete example, changes wrought right here in Lockwood. Kansas City, Mo. "Three positions at the station have been discontinued, one man pulled off at the coal chutes, and the signalman's division abolished, these flve Radio listeners who tuned in on men and their families removing elsewhere. Station KCKW of Kansas City from "In addition to this, one operator and one clerk, local residents, pre 10:30 to 11:30 p. m. on February 14, viously employed continuously, now rarely get in a day's work; the two heard a reproduction of a train's ar- section gangs have been greatly reduced in number of men employed. while the concrete gang, whose personnel also reside here, are pulled of rival and as the sounds of the train entirely for the present. All these men, when employed, received fair died an announcer's voice informed wages, which they spent here in Lockwood. The City can ill afford to them that the Sunnyland Special had lose their patronage. Should business conditions justify, these positions just arrived in Kansas City with would be restored. You can assist in this by patronizing the Rallroad all members of the Frisco Employes' you possibly can. Any business you can give us will be carefully and Sunnyland Club for the club's dance, courteously cared for-our jobs depend upon you. which was held in the Kansas City Sincerely, Winter Garden ball room on that eve- (Signed) J. F. West." ning. The dance, which began some- what earlier than the broadcast and continued past it, was one of the attended by about twenty-five mem- radio station KWKH, Shreveport, club's most successful recent affairs bers. was read in this session and fourteen and drew an attendance of approxi- Following discussion of the survey, members subscribed a dollar each te mately 500 members and visitors. the members talked over the matter ward this movement. It was planned to Joplin, of securing the haul on more of the to increase the total subscriptions Mo. meat shipped into Joplin and all pres- twenty-five dollars and wire KWKH The meeting of the Joplin Frisco ent pledged their best effort toward so an announcement of it could be Employes' Club beld February 19 was obtaining it. Sam Landrum, presi- broadcast from that statlen on the opened with a report on the canvass dent of the club, suggested that the Saturday evening following the meet- of the Joplin district in the system- club should have a representative in ing. wide survey of traffic that was being each of the various civic organiza- A report by the club treasurer, made at that time. Ross Crawford, tions of Joplin, the Lions Club, Cham- who was chairman of the survey made in this meeting, showed that the ber of Commerce and others, in order committee, reported that question- club was in excellent financial condl- to keep the railroad before those naires had been mailed to all of the tion and the finance committee ap stations in the Joplin district and groups. proved payment of several outstand. that replies had been received from Correspondence concerning forma- ing bills. The next meeting was set a number of them. The session was tion of a "Save Our Road Club" from for the third Thursday in March. Page 17

Hayti, Mo. HE'S AN ADVERTISER . Ladies' Auxiliary, Joplin, Mo. The livewire Frisco Lmployes' Club The Ladies' Auxiliary of Joplin, el Haytl, Mo., journeyed in a body Mo., hare been quietly but surely do- an a special train to Chaffee, March 4, ing some very excellent work in sup- lo hear an address on unregulated port of the Frisco Employes' Club of competition of busses and trucks by that point. Although much of their Cm I. Matson of radio station work has been unreported, they have WKH, Shreveport, La. The train been on hand to help in putting over was in charge of V. R. Kelly, con- every event of the big club. ductor, who is president of the club. They hold their meetings in the hn Lohill was the brakeman and Al cIub rooms of the Frisco Employes' Rogue and Ralph Leonar served on Club and have a business meeting the engine. H. H. Buclrley of Hayti each third Thursday, with a social qoke on the program with Mr. Mat- affair the latter part of the month. son and both talks were thoroughly At Christmas time this club packed pnjoyed. Approximately flfty-five four baskets from the money which they made by giving a beneflt bridge. persons made the trip, W. L. Trullinger, agent for Frisco The baskets were delivered to needy Lines at Fair Play, Mo., believes in families. Elghteen members and four visitors advertising. As a result he has had a attended the session of the Hayti tire cover made for his Whippet Six An election of officers recently club held March 2. The meeting was sedan and a sign painted thereon turned the activities and guidance of begun with the reading by F. X. which says: "Save Our Railroad- the club into the capable hands of Schumacher of several letters con- Ship By Freight." As he drives his Mrs. H. B. Wilson, wife of the assist- cernlng a convention of mayors to dis- car through the streets of Fair Play, ant superintendent, with Mrs. FL Spin- cuss taxing trucks and busses in their he believes that he is continually re- dler, wife of the dispatcher, as secre- respective cities. These letters were minding his fellow citizens of the fact tary. Mrs. Port Carruthers was read through the courtesy of W. H. that they have at their command, one elected vice-president. Kirby, mayor of Hayti. of the finest railroads in the country At their last meeting February 21, Cleo Goodwin, secretary-treasurer today, and that he is ready and will- there were approximately thirty of the club, read letters from Dewey ing to route freight for them over its members present. Short, representative from the dis- line or to sell them a ticket. trict, ln which he pledged his co- operation on bus and truck legisla- Sapulpa, Okla. club held February 19 was attended Uon. Talks were made in this ses- by twenty-three, including the follow- While the meeting of the Sapulpa sion by Mayor Kirby, Alderman Chil- ing visitors: F. J. Lawler, assistant Employes' Club of February 23, was ton, Tom Teaster. City marshal, and general freight and passenger agent; perhaps not the .largest they have Yon Countess, all of whom were run- H. D. Block, traveling freight and had in recent months, it was one of ning for city offices. Mayor Kirby passenger agent; J. L. Mumma, as- the most enthusiastic and a great announced that Hayti was going the sistant superintendent; H. Hopkins, deal of important business was limit in enforcing parking rules es- president of the Chaffee Frisco Em- transacted. pmial!y in cases where busses and ployes' Club, and C. A. Job. As the employes were being seated, trucks blocked the streets and that John F. Neal, president of the Cape a mimeographed sheet of paper was the taxing of trucks coming from handed to them which was addressed other places and doing business Girardeau club, opened the meeting by pointing out that the club had not to the "Merchants and Business Men through and in Hayti had been taken of Sapulpa," setting forth the fact up with state offlcials by the city. met for several months and that the purpose of the session was to reor- that the Frisco Railway had paid to The next meeting was schedule$ for Creek County in 1929, $138,599.26 in lrlarch 9. ganize the club and keep it in an ac- tive state. Mr. Lawler spoke on the taxes, divided between State, Town- Cape Girardeau, Mo. importance of a club at Cape Girar- ship and City, with the schools re- $54,031.46. The meeting of the Cape Girardeau deau and outlined the benefits it ceiving The statement hisco Employes' Club March 5 was could bring to the company and to also set forth the amount paid the open to the public as well as to em- employes, stressing the fact that the city by the road for water, gas and ployes and was featured by an ad- more business secured the more men electricity which amounted to a to- $5,745.83 1929. dress by George L. Matson of radio would he required. Messrs. Block, tal of during elation KWKH, Shreveport, La., Mumnla and Hulehan spoke along The monthly payroll in Sapulpa is which was broadcast over the local similar lines and each pledged his $78,000 a month and 450 employes re- ahtion, KFVS. Mr. Fred Naeter, support of the club. Mr. Hopkins told side in the city who have either pur- publiaher of the Cape Girardeau of the traffic survey that was being chased their homes or who are pay- Southeast Missourian, also spoke at conducted by the Frisco Employes' ing approximately $150,000 a year for this meeting which was attended by Clubs, stating that Cape Girardeau taxes and rent, approximately $225,- approximately flfty persons. wae included in the Chaffee district 000 for groceries and $10,000 for Mr. Matson's talk dealt principally in this work. He also told of the clothing. alth unfair competition and Mr. Nae- activities of the Chaffee Club and sug- These facts were never brought so ter spoke on the value of railroads gested several things which might aid forcibly to the attention of the mer- to a community, particularly the in maintaining interest in the Cape chants before and each employe was due of Frisco Lines to Cape Girar- Girardeau club. Mr. Neal announced given a copy of the form at this deau. that he planned to appoint several meeting and later a copy was givell committees during the week follow- to each Sapulpa merchant and busi- The meeting of the Cape Girardeau ing the meeting. ness man. Page 18

The service which Frisco Lines of- social meeting 'held February 19. St. Louis Terminals 450 fers in and out of Sapulpa was also Approximately members and visi- H. M. Robertson, chief clerk to included on the sheet, and a plea was tors were in attendance. superintendent of terminals who made for suppoit from the merchants In the business session preceding reached his seventieth birthday re of that citf. ' . . the program of - entertainment. Mr. cently, was honor guest of the meet- John Stroud, president of the club Johnson, a RocE Island tralnman. ing of the St. Louis Terminal Frisco went over the statistics in detail, and made a very interesting talk In which Eniployes' Club February 26 and was urged that each member use them as he complimented the club hlghly. C. presented with a traveling bag, a talking points in soliciting freight and A. Moody, president of the club, read Knights Templar charm, and a lounge traffic for Frisco Lines. a report on solicitation which showed chair with a smoking stand and foot There were a number of officials that business had been secured by stool, by the club as a token of its of the Southwestern division in at- members' esteem for him. Thia meel. tendance, including C. T. Mason, ing was attended by approximately 90 superintendent: H. W. Hale, assist- PILLOWS HEAD ON RAIL members and visitors among whom ant superintendent; R. H. Francis, Sampson Jackson, an Indian boy were S. S. Butler, general traffic map road foreman of equipment; 0. L. about 17 years of age, is some- ager; W. S. Merchant, passenger Snyder, supervisor of fuel economy; where in Oklahoma today, alive traffic manager; G. W. Moore, assist. J. E. Payne and R. C. Culter of tHe and well. But there might have ant superintendent of motive power: traffic department, from Tulsa; also been a marble slab erected at his C. H. ("Uncle Charlie") Baltzell. L. Williams, conductor, and S. W. head had it not been for the quick E. action of John Merldeth, engineer special representative of the general Moore, secretary of the local Y, M. C. on Train 773, January 31. manager; F. J. Lawler, assistant gen. A. . . Mr. Merideth was approaching eral freight and passenger agent, r Mr. Stroud called upon each of Mile Post V-646 near Simpson, George Nalone, city freight agent. these gentlemen for a short talk and Okla., when he saw ahead of him Mr. Robertson made an interesting each told of his efforts toward solici- on the track, the body of a man. speech of appreciation for his g ifts tation, -Mr. A. Morgan, chief clerk He blew the whistle, and the fire- man rang the bell, but to no avail. and expressed his regret at hav ing to the superintendent, told of the Engineer Merideth set the air reached the age limit. Nr. Butler Imi work of the traffic survey committee and brought his train to a stop, Mr. Merchant made instructive ta Ih and its progres?. ' . . swung off the engine and walked dealing with solicitation and comp eU- Miss Martha Moore of the pub- up the track a few feet, expecting tion and Mr. Moore pointed out that licity department gave a talk on the to find the man dead. Instead he the company has sufficient power Imd activities of the women in the Frisco found this 17-year-old boy asleep on first class equipment to handle all Clubs nnd gave a umber of examples the track. The boy said that he business obtained. Uncle Cha rlie had walked ,from Madill to Mile of, traffic golicitation. Pest V-646, where he had stopped Baltzell told the meeting of the tours Following th$ . business session to Pest 'on the tr.sek and had fallen to Pensacola for boys which he pl,ans there was an 'election of offiCers and asleep. -He did not give his ad- to conduct during the corning 81Im. the following were chosen to serve dress. mer. JTr. Lawler also spoke. All of for.- the coming term: R. E. Leach, Engineer Merideth and Harry the talks were heartily received Iud . . Boyd, conductor, each secured a president: Maurine Mahan, secretary- were followed by enthusiastic Idis promlse from him that if he cussion. treasurer; Mrs. 0. R. White, flrst wanted to sleep, he would go to vice-president; Mrs. D. R. Beeler, the right-of-way where he would A report on solicitation disclosed second ' vice-presidknt; Leonard A. not endanger his life and thls he that business had been secured Wright, third vice-president; H. F. promised to do. each of the following since the ch 1b's Busch, fotlrth vice-president; John The train proceeded to Simpson, last session: Mr. Catlin, ticket ngc ?nl. Stroud, fleth vice-president, and A. and if Sampson Jackson hasn't Tower Grove Station; Roy White of Morgah, sixth vice-president. taken repose again on a steel rail, the Lindenwood roundhouse; Mr. he is still in this land of earthly Brayfield, also of the Llndenwwd The business meeting adjourned at pleasures, and it is the hope of this 9:30 p. m. and the ladies 'of the club crew that he learned an excellent roundhouse; John Schnorr; Jc lhn served bake and coffee. Bridge and lesson in safety first. . Forstner and John Daniels, presid ent dancing followed until a late hour. of the club.

Salem, Mo. the following: Walter Pipkin, demur- Henryetta, Okk The meeting of the Salem Frisco rag$ clerk; D. M. Bronson, hostler; F. A. McClaren, opellltor tic ket Employes' Club held March 5 was D. L. Estes, operator; w. S. Melvin, clerk, was reelected president of the devoted entirely to a discussion of carpenter; Mrs. Moore, wife of Jesse Henryetta Frisco Employes' Club a ta the traffic survey which was being Xoore, car foreman, and Nat Birsch, meeting' held March 10, with ei,gbt conducted at that time. Fifteen operator. A brief discussion of traf- members present. J. D. Keith, es,Ah. members were present. Each mem- fic followed. ier, was re-elected secretary and Gleo. ber present was given blanks and in- The entertainment committee ar- B. Willis, switchman, was chosen for structed to secure the information ranged an unusally interesting pro- the vice-presidency. required from the merchant with gram for the occasion. The flrst Mr. McClaren made an Interest which he did business. After a short number was a violin duet by Miss talk in which he urged larger atte discussion the meeting adjourned at Mollie and Mr. Billie Wright, accom- ance at meetings and emphasized L 9:00 p. m. panied by Miss Odesa Smith. The it. was necessary for every emplc "Police QuarteL" comprised of to do his utmost in solicitation aa Oklahoma City, Okla. ' Nessrs. Whelen, Roberts, Elliott and Mr. Willis made a brief talk, stress

' Rock Island -employes from Okla- Walker, then gave a number of songs loyalty and solicitation. A report homa City and Reno were the honor which brought forth enthusiastic ap- the taxes paid by the Company guests of the -Oklahoma City Frisco plause. A dance followed the pro- Okmulgee was read in this meet. Employes' Club at the business and gram. and it was decided that thls rep vil, 1931 Page 19

)uld be mimeographed for use in AN ALLURING OZARK SCENE bill clerk; 0. L. Young, superintend- icitation. Mr. Keith spoke briefly. ent of terminals; Fred W. Bashe, essing the importance of employes OS&D clerk; J. E. Head, claim agent; mg courteous to the public at all W. A. Bryan, chief rate clerk, and C. les. A general discussion dealing J. Quinn, president of the club. A th the subjects mentioned in the discussion of business conditions and ks followed. The next meeting was solicitation followed the report. It for April 14. -- . was decided that the next meeting should be held with the Ladies' Club Wichita, Kan. on March 20. W. L. Huggins, Jr., citrector of pub-,< Hugo, Okla. ity, St. Louis, spoke at the meeting C. H. ("Uncle Charlie") Baltzell the Frisco Employes' Air Capital was the -honor guest at a meeting of ub of Wichita, Kan., beld February One will have to look forward but a Hugo Fris'c6 Employes' Club beld re- This was one of the largest and few montirs, perhaps only- a f ezw weelzs, cently with an unusually large attend- 1st enthusiastic meetings held there iic Arkansas where the accovrpnnying ance, a large portion of which was recent months. bhotogrnph wos inkerr, to viertnlim an comprised of Uncle Charlie's personal Merle Calvert, a past president of exact reproduction oj lhe scene abave, friends. e club, presided in the absence of taken with n kodak by Herbert Hoyt, of Jackso~tvillr,Fla. Uncle Charlie, who was formerly R. Johnson, president. Mr. superintendent of the CentraI di- uggins praised the employe clubs The pictrcre depirl~a scent near Mam- l~rothSpring, Ark., arrd wns takttt last vision, spoke to the students of the the system and pointed out that Sf1111111er. Hugo high school the morning before ey were indispensable, stating that the meeting, telling or the tours for ey had the wholehearted support of Lelia Lenihan, stenographer; S. L. boys to Pensacola. Fla., which he plans e management. He asked those to conduct during the coming sum- esent to call upon their legislators Oliver; H. Q. Flanigan, OS&D clerk; N. R. Walker, check and receiving mer. Speaking at the meeting of the . r support of the railroads and re- club, he predicted that passenger rted that a considerable increase in clerk; H. A. Markham, interchange clerk; J. F. Wright, rate clerk. The business from there would increase issenger traffic had followed the in- and recalled the time when Hugo was iguration of the two-cent rate. next meeting was set for the second B Wednesday in April. known as "Little Kansas City", be- G. Baker, assistant general pas- cause of its large passenger traffic. Inger agent; Kansas City, also spoke Girls' Club, St. Louis, Mo. He outlined some of the company's !Shis session and made a strong plea The February luncheon of the St. plans for increasing passenger busi- a employes to secure passenger Louis Girls' Club, held at the Jeffer- ness at Hugo. Preceding his talk the usiness under the new rate. H. L. son hotel on the 25t11, was attended Melo Maniacs, a local dance orchestra, yerly, secretary of the Wichita Ship by approximately 135 members and played several selections and Miss y Rail Club, reported that that or- guests. Geneva Buchanan gave a reading. Fol- anization had 602 members and that Mrs. Louise Gibson, president, pre- lowing the program, bridge and forty- had plans for a program of adver- sided and introduced Arthur Shoehr, two were played and refreshments sing under way. Talks were also secretary-treasurer of the St. Louis were served at the close of the eve- lade by 8. P. Haas, general agent; Men's Club, who in turn introduced ning. I. E. Morris, assistant general Mr. Harry Richards of the law depart- Willow Springs, Mo. might and passenger agent; A. L. ment of the City Hall, who gave a l~lliken, agent at Augusta; H. A. A discussion of solicitation and bus very interesting talk on the improve- and truck competition constituted the hher, Jr., and E. J. Immele. ments being made and those that will A report on solicitation made in this greater part of the business trans- be made in the city of St. Louis. acted at the meeting of the Frisco ersion showed that each of the fol- Othei. guests at the luncheon were: nring had secured considerable busi- Employes' Club of Willow Sprfngs, Messrs. E. T. Miller, J. R. Koontz, held March 10. The next business n53 since the last meeting of the S. S. Butler and W. S. Merchant. meeting was set for April 14. lsb: Ralph Dinsmore, cashier; Rue1 Miss Yarbrough, of the Morse Aster, yard clerk; Jack Beard, sec- School of Expression, entertained - Neodesha, an. Ion foreman at Haverhill, Kan., and with several pleasing readings, and The greater part of the meeting of the 'Neodesha Frisco Employes' Club, C. C. Hadler, machinist. Bob Anslyn and his orchestra fur- held March 3, was devoted to a dis- Menzphis, Tenn. nished music during the serving of the meal. Miss Erma Maier played cussion of the canvass of the Neode- The Greater Traffic Committee. of sha district in the traffic survey that ~b a number ot popular piano selections Memphis Frisco Employes' Club and following her numbers the meet- was being conducted at that time. met March 11 for its regular monthly ing adjourned. Ten members were in attendance. mion to report tips and discuss A number of useful suggestions as Jicitation. Thirty members were in Tulsa, Okla. to methods of conducting the survey ~rtmdance; The meeting of the Tulsa Frisco were made and organization for the .Business, tips, or both had been Employes' Club, held February 2% canvass was completed. A report on ~clrred by the following, it was was devoted almost entirely to a re- solicitation showed that considerable bmght out in this meeting: H. D. port of solicitation. Eighteen members passenger, carlot and LCL business Robertson, mute clerk; W. Y. Billings, were in attendance. had been secured. It was agreed in disposition clerk; P. W. Ramsey, team Business, tips, or both had been se- this session that the club would dis- uack clerk; B. C. Johnson, rate clerk; cured by each of the following, it was continue using the old Frisco ball T. P. Lockhart, accounting clerk; F. brought out in this session: C. E. park for carnivals and that this plot T. Stroud, utility clerk; C. J. Ander- Johnson, claim clerk; W. H. Rodwig, should be beautified during the next 6k, trainmaster's clerk; Clarence fuel supervisor: W. H. Cashman, few months. The date of the enter- laupin: H. S.Crothers, OS&D clerk; operator; G. R. Warren, assistant tainment planned for March was 8. C. Scruggs, expense. clerk; Mrs. yardmaster; Fred A. Shellhorn,. . chief (Now fwlr to Page 25, please) N 1904 the Frisco purchased five to superheated steam. chaert, and the engines were equipped engines, Nos. 1010-1014, from the The total weight of engine and ten- with "Type A" superheaters. The I Baldwin Loconlotive Works. They der was originally 330,500 pounds and trailing truck, which was fabricated. were monsters of the time, new and after being rebuilt it was 375,300. was redesigned and made of cad shiny, and they were put in Frisco Tractive effort was also increased steel, and the tank frame, which was service and hauled many a ton of from 25,630 pounds to 28,250 pounds also fabricated, was removed and r freight and many a passenger over when rebuilt. The original weight of Commonwealth cast steel frame ap Frisco Lines. One of them appears tender was 139,500. This was increased plied. above. to 165,200 pounds. The boiler pressure Rolled steel trailer wheels, radlal In 1930, after twenty-six years remains at 200 pounds, but the cylin- buffer, Commonwealth tender trucks, of service, four of these engines were ders were changed from slide valves back pressure gauge and volatone air rebuilt at the Springfield West Shops. to piston valves, and their diameter whistles were all applied. These en. They were modernized in every way increased from twenty inches to gines are now operating on varioua to make them economical engines, twenty-one. The valve gear was divisions, but the 1014 is in service on changing them from saturated steam changed from Stephenson to Wals- the Texas Lines.

COMPLETE NEW DINER which may be placed around in the BOWLERS MEET MARCH 5 No. 1505 Goes in Service car where desired. On Thursday, March 5, fifty41 April First The kitchen, complete to the most bowlers from the Frisco Men and minute detail, has a number of in- Girls' bowling teams of St. Louis par N April first one of the most novations over the last diner which ticipated in mixed doubles at the beautiful diners on Frisco was built in the shops, in that the Rogers Recreation Parlors. 0 Lines will be placed in service ice box is a little larger and the pan- The competition was keen, and between St. Louis and Texas and St. try doors all lock at the same time every winning score was follo~edby Louis and Oklahoma. from one key. The stove which is of a close second, showing that not only The new diner, No. 1505, is one Alleghany steel was made in the the winners, but all competitors were which has been completely rebuilt in Frisco West Shops. Everything in exceptionally proficient. the shops, and is finished in golden the kitchen is of the most sanitary Miss Mary Frances Barnes and .mahogany woodwork, with decora- design and it is doubted if there is a Ralph McBride won the high score Inr tions to blend. The ceiling is white, inore complete combination diner and couples, with Miss Odelia Bosche and and reflects the light back to the lounge car in service on any railroad. C. Lamont, second; Misa hlildred tables. The side panels are a light In his work of supervising the Singer and Wm. Jones, third; Miss 'lemon which fades into a dull white. Lillian Barnes and 0. B. Duffy, fourth. work on this beautiful diner Mr. The diner is divided into two parts. and Miss Marge Droste and Rudy 24-seat dining room in one end, and Hayes was ably assisted by H. E. Schoeneberg, fifth. Brader, assistant general car fore- a lounge and sofa space in the sec- Miss Helen McHale won the hf~h -and half. The lounge end will seat man, and J. D. Gilreath, upholsterer singles for the girls' team, and V:. 14 people. The chairs and sofa are foreman. Reigel for the men, with second hone upholstered in Velmo plush of pastel The 1505 is one of five diners, the ors going to Miss Alice Hsnley and shades, and are of a variety of pat- balance to be constructed at a later L. Forcade. terns which blend in with the rug time. The high three score for the girls which covers the floor, and contains was won by Mrs. Adele Heilman, and the colors of golden brown, blue, yel- for the men, by Eugene Nahler. low, lavender and green. There will Did you get your share of pas- Miss Ella Ecklekamp and Jack be a magazine rack and a mahogany sengers in February? Tremayne were high team game wilt writing desk, and two card tables I ners. r!pil, 1931

Frisco Gross Ea rn ings Dcc rcascd $l4,9OO,5 19 in 1930 MEET AT HAYTI, 810. 500 Hear G. I. Matson Speak Reuenucs Equalled $4.08 Per Share On Common Stock Against Trucks Annual Report Shows ENTIMENT in favor of railroads over busses and trucks Is run- HE St. Louis-San Francisco Rail- tract with T. B. Slick for the drilling S ning high at Hayti, Mo., as was way Comgany had gross oper- of oil wells on the roundhouse grounds shown by the mass meeting held in Tating revenues of $74,208,767 and at Oklahoma City. Under this con- the auditorium of the high school n+t railway operating income of $16,- tract a well was brought in December there February 18, which drew an at- 55,641 in 1930, according to the an- 3 with an estimated daily production tendance of more than 500 persons to vial report made public March 12 by of 40,000 barrels and 40,000,000 cubic hear discussion: "Railroad or Busses President Kurn. Although gross earn- feet of gas. Since December 31. an- a and Trucks." Among those attending ngs were $14,900,519 less than in other well has been brought in with mere many visitors from Caruthers- 1429, net railway operating income de- an almost equal estimated production. ville, Blytheville, Kennett, Portage- vased only $4,462,600. Surplus after A total of 547 new freight cars were ville and ChafPee. 111 Rxed charges was $5,621,536, equal, built in the company's shops in 1930 G. I. Matson, of radio station KW- ~Rerpreferred dividends, to $4.08 per and the following equipment was re- KH, Shreveport, La., was the princi- hare of common stock as compared tired: 2,652 freight cars, 26 locomo- pal speaker and Carl Henderson, son rith $11.82 in 1929. tives, 14 passenger cars and 103 work of W. K. Henderson, owner of station Ton miles of revenue freight in cars. KWKH, was also a speaker on the 330 totaled 4,546,983,773. a decrease On December 6, the extension of a program. Frisco officials speaking hi 722,234,857. Revenue passenger branch, known as the Shamrock were J. S. I\IcMillan, superintendent; niles in 1930 were $272,953,494, a de- Branch, from Shamrock, Okla., to E. F. Tillman, general livestock agent, ,rPase of 50,765,618. Cars of revenue Tidal (formerly Drumright, Okla.) a National Stock Yard, Ill., and C. K. hiht loaded on line and received distance of 334 miles, was completed Sims, assistant superintendent. H. H. bm connections were 119,378 less and placed in service. Buckley, of Hayti, was chairman of han in 1929 and average earnings per The Frisco property was adequately rr were $68.90. a decrease of $2.71. maintained during the year, the re- the meeting. Mr. .Matson called attention to the The report discloses the significant port points out. The most important vital part that a railroad plays in the act that taxes paid by the compaliy maintenance projects were: 59 miles business of a community, showing icre $4,356,187, or 5.87 per cent of of new 110-pound raiI, 8 miles of open plainly the importance of supporting lu grosa revenue. deck pile trestles renewed, 268,452 rail transportation which has long Dividends at the annual rates of 6 cubic yards of ballast applied, 1,251,731 been established throughout the na- ar cent on the preferred stock and cross ties 'enewed and 17 highway per cent on the common stock were grade separations. tion and represeuts an investment of approximately $32,000,000,000, which laid in quarterly installments At the close of the year, 132 eu- hroughout the year. As usual, the gines were out of service for re- is taxed at current valuation as other ompany declared in advance, for the pairs. This is 15.2 per cent of the industry and which pays taxes to every county and community trav- rar 193t. four quarterly dividends of total owned. The number of freight g per cent each, on the preferred cars out of service for repairs were ersed. He also bronght out that bus tocli. A quarterly dividend of 2 per 1.357, or 3.8 per cent of the total and truck lines do not pay taxes ex- ent was declared on the common owned. cept upon vehicles and that this tax :oek rayable January 2, 1931. Industrial growth brought 325 new is not paid to the cities and counties On July 1. 1930, the company industries on the line during 1930. through which they operate, but only rrengthened its position In Texas by The total is comprised of the follow- at home terminals. He also touched achasing, for $1,800,000 cash, the ing: 7 compresses and gins; 4 can- on inland water ways, referring par- ntire capitalization, $500.000 stock neries; 2 grain elevators; 61 material ticularly to the Mississippi Warrior ar1 $2,000,000 bonds, of the Gulf, yards, coal yards and mines; 49 ware- Barge Line, stating that the taxpayers 'em and Western Railway Company, houses; 10 oil well supply houses; 9 that make it possible do not benefit. aning 99 miles of line from Seymour oil refineries and loading racks; 92 oil Prior to the talks, local musicians gave an hour's concert and Miss 1 Salesville, Texas, with trackage distributing plants; 4 wholesale pro- bhts over 9 miles of the Weather- duce houses; 7 rock crushers; 1 Blosson~Christopher, Frisco telegraph rd, Mineral Wells and Northwestern, creamery; 20 miscellaneous manufac- operator at Caruthersville, gave sev- eral violin selections. .om Salesville to Mineral Wells. A11 turing plants and 59 iniscellaneous ill- stension of the new line from Sey- dustries. Inur to Vernon, Texas, is projected. Of general conditions in the terri- tition by motor driven vehicles, both he property is operated under a tory during 1930, the report says: commercial and private, and by air 'ase, effective July 1, 1930, by the "Even more unfavorable weather transportation, augmented by the gen- mpany's Texas subsidiary, the St. conditions prevailed in 1930 than in eral business depression, combined to ouis-San Francisco and Texas Rail- 1929. The widespread drouth, begin- further reduce passenger revenues. ay Company. ning in the early summer, was parti- Experimental round trip rates be- During the year the company pur- cularly severe in the company's terri- tween certain points were replaced, as lased, for more than $10,850,000, the tory, where it was the most destruc- of February 1, 1931, with approval of ~llo~ingequipment: 20 Mikado type tive ever experienced. This, com- the Interstate Commerce Commission, comotives, 300 automobile cars, 700 bined with general business depres- by reduced system-wide one-way rates lrnposite gondola cars, 2,500 steel sion and competition under unfair at 2 cents a mile, available to coach ame, single sheathed box cars. 10 conditions by motor trucks, caused passengers only. It is hoped that by eel baggage cars, 10 steel mail and serious inroads in the company's nor- this measure additional patronage lggage cars and 3 dining cars. mal tonnage of nearly all cominodi- will be attracted. It is too early to The report shows also that on June ties. give accurate results of the experi- the company entered into a con- "Continued aud increasing compe- ment thus far. F 1 FOR MERITORIOUS Thirty-three Years Ago This Month in K SERVICE -

NORTHERN DlVlSlON February 7-T. C. Kost, conductor; H. C. Chartrand and W. R. Cawlfield, brakemen; N. G. Rae, engineer, and L. H. Hawley, fireman, all of Fort Scott, Kan., made repairs to engine 4204, and made every effort to reach Springfield in time to double back on banana train before expiration of their sixteen hours. Commended. February 22-B. D. Cullifer, con- ductor; Bert Sheppy and C. W. Nance. brakemen; N. Brown, engineer, and R. D. Hunt, fireman, all of Fort Scott, Kan., found steer with hind legs through floor of car loaded with cattle and succeeded in getting the animal up without injury and then repaired car floor. Ten merits each. March 1-J. RI. Robinson, engineer, Monett, Mo., while on train 331 found a piece of flange at Carl Junction and told agent there, who notified dis- patcher, which resulted in the crew of No. 336 finding a broken wheel. Ten merits. SOUTHERN DIVISION March 1-H. C. Stevenson, yard clerk, Amory, Miss., in checking train 937 out of Amory, discovered empty rmal car which had no light weight

Five merits. * March 3-R. D. Harris, operator, , t, Mansfield, Mo., found brake beam down on car in train 136 and flagged the train so brake beam could be re- moved. Five merits. RIVER DIVISION L. E. Rice, conductor, commended for securing passengers. January 24-5. C. Newton, conduc- tor: J. H. Robb, engineer,- and Ed Her- man, brakeman, crew of train 899, ex- tricated horse which was caught in bridge. Five mtrits each. February 17-R. Q. Jennings, agent. The flog r-nisirrg slroww rii the ncco~irparryirrg photograph mill re! Kannett' Mo.' given letter Of 'Ommen- Sparrish-Arrrericart IVar dnys. 7 his picture .runs tnlzeil April 25, 1896 dation for securing train City sho/~sof the Knirsos City, Fort Scott and ~llerrrplris arrd 7~~0s Kennett to Jefferson City, 310. the rnogozirre by L. E. illnrlirr, assistorrt to the prcsideirt, who 7~lo.v EASTERN DIVISION Ka~rsnsCily o/ /Rat tirrre. The stirall flog beireath the Stars arrd Sfrip February 22-G. F. Logan, operator, flag. Appear-i~tgoil /he plotforrrr ore XIaj. Warrrer, tlrcil b'rrited Sln Nichols, Mo., noticed hoboes and saw HOil.Janrcs A. Reed. fire burnipg in car as No. 134 passed Nichols and notified dispatcher, caus- ing the train to be stopped at Ash KANSAS CITY TE Grove and hoboes ~utout of car. The YALE TERMINALS car was not damaged. Ten merits. February 21-Walter Boyce, Mark February 27-Jack February 28-W. W. Clark, conduc- Fallon, and J. F. Fisher, switchmen, clerk, noticed a car nhi tor, and Wm. Graham and Ed Jones, used engine 3717, handled rerailing brakemen, all of Clinton, Wo., pre- frog and rerailed two cars, avoiding Kansas City in train vented fire damage from lime in car the necessity of calling out wrecker, empty, was baded with in train No. 56. Commended. Five merits each. merits. Page 23

FILL RELIEF FUND ORDERS Harry F. Sinclai,r Praises the "Meteor" Central Supply Co. Handles 1,124 Calk Since November ACH employe and officer of the Frisco Railroad who gave to the E Frisco Relief Fund, which totaled $73,815 in February, 1931, would feel more than gratified at the results ob- rained, were it posslble for each donor of a small amount to visit the Cen- tral Boarding and Supply Company's offices at SpringfleId, where the sup- plies are distributed. The Central Boarding and Supply Company ~f Kansas City, with offices in Springfield, have been handling supplies for Frlsco boarding camps for the past twenty-five years. When the plan to furnish Frisco ex- vmployes with sripplies was an- nounced, this company generously of- fered to distribute the supplies, gratis. They have filled 1,124 orders since November. 1930. This does not mean 1,124 separate orders, for some of the orders have been filled twice for the same man. The food and other neces- slties have been distributed, not alone in Springfield, but over the entire Frisco system, and the largest day re- ported was when twenty-seven or- ders were filled on March 10. The average runs from 20 to 2.5 a day. The word "Relief" means not only meeries, bxt in many cases this fund has gone to pay rent, gas and electric "1'11 bct I ridc yozrr trairr irrorc tlcarr ariyorrc iri the ail territory," rc~rzarked hills, buy clothing and coal. Ilarry Sinclnir, as he boarded the Frisco dleteor for Tulsa ou the rtight of Mn~ch Recently the storehouse of 'this 13 at the St. Lorris Urrioir Statio~r. "l'vp alwa~sforrrrd it Irrost corrrfor~ableaprd company mas visited, and the magni- dcpordnblc." :ude of the undertaking was niore I.l/itlc Alr. Sirrclair zms Alr. C. E. Crowley, zke-president of the Sinclair Oil My realized. Chas. E. Gray, of the Corirparry. The pirtrrrc abovc, takert a fc73 vrorrrerrts before the dlctror's dcpartrrrr, shows dlr. Si~zclairat left and Mr. Crozulry. Centrai Boarding and Supply Com- rany's Springfield plant, who has charge of operations, says that he fivi pounds; corn meal, twenty-five VETS' AUXILIARY TO MEET rnuld never have handled the situa- pounds ; flour, sixty-two pounds ; Unit No. 6 of the Auxiliary to the lion were it not for the hearty co- baking powder, two pounds; inaca- Frisco Veteran Employes' Association operation, of the Frisco and its former roni, six pounds ; coffee, three pounds ; of Kansas City, Mo., will give a card r!~iployes. sugar, twelve pounds; eighteen cans party and luncheon on April 22 at the The supplies are assembled at these of milk and a pound each of the fol- home of Mrs. B. J. Gleason, president nfficea and storehouses. Frisco men lowing articles: baking soda, syrup, of the unit. Mrs. Gleason resides at :mm every department who are not salt and black pepper. Merriam, Kan. The Auxiliary mem- sorking at the present time, have The company also purchases coal bers have issued a cordial invitation proved to be his efficient corps of by the car load (and are on their third to all members of other auxiliary xorkers, and he is unstinting in his car now). When an order of coal is units to meet with them on this date praise their tireless efforts. Those of required, a sinall half-ton truck is and if those who desire to attend will ah0 cannot find work report to the loaded, and the man who is to re- write to Mrs. Geo. Sleightholm, secre- ,:orehouse and help fill the orders, ceive the coal, helps to load and un- tary-treasurer of the club at Route drive a truck, or offer themselves for load it. This same system is fol- No. 1, Kansas City, Kan., they will be my available work. lowed at Memphis, and at Tower met at the station in cars and es- A schedule has been made which corted to the home of Mrs. Glenson. provides groceries and supplies for Grove and Monett and other points. This auxiliary is a live one, and their 'amilies, and this schedule shows the The agent is designated to buy the meetings are always well attended amounts required for a family of two coal and the bill comes to the dis- and are held regularly each month. to ten. A glance at the order for a t.rihuting point at Springfield. family of five shows that they receive Orders which are sent by train, are for a twa weeks' order the following carefully wrapped, placed in a box and whole-hearted co-operation from all groceries: Salt meat. 15 pounds; lard, sent under register cover, and a re- train and baggagemen in sending right pounds; potatoes, fifty pounds: ceipt returned from the party who re- these orders. He also praises C. E. oliions, six pounds; navy beans, five ceived the order. Mr. Gray advises Wheatley, storekeeper at Springfield, pounds; pink beans, four pounds; rice, tiiat he has had the most unusual and for the use of the trucks.

MOTOR CARS SATISFY NEWS OF FRISCO CLUBS CAR DAMAGE DOWN Dependability of Gas-Electric Excellent Record Made During First Two Months, Report Shows Equipment Proven in 1930 postponed until April and the next business meeting was set for the Arst F THE number of cars damaged by HE gas-electric motor cars Tuesday in April. rough handling on Frisco Lines which have taken the place of continues to decrease throughorit the steam trains on various Chaflee, Mo. the year as it has during January and ksnch lines of the Frisco Company George I. Matson, of radio station February, 1931 will be a banner year made a remarkable showing during in that respect. During the first two 1930, according to records in the of- KWKH, Shreveport, La., was the chief speaker at the meeting of the Chaffee months of this year the number of ice of E. G. Baker, electrical en- cars damaged by rough handling de- gineer tor the Frisco, with head- Frisco Employes' Club, held March 14, wlth large attendance of employes, creased 46.7 per cent and the mone- luarters 8% Springfield, Mo. The to- townspeople and out-of-town visitors. tary amount of the damage decreased !a1 mileage made by 23 gas-electric Mr. Matson was formerly national or- 61.3 per cent as compared with the motor cars, one gasoline car (these ganlzer of the Railway Clerks Organi- same period of last year, according on the system proper) totaled 1,138,- zation and is now touring the coun- to a recent report issued by the office E23 miles. try in the interest of railroads in of the car accountant, Springfield, Mo. From January to October, 1930, competition with bus, truck and water- The number of cars handled per motor car 2104, running on the River ways. He was accompanied by Carter car damaged increased 53.3 per cent division, made a total of 71,977 miles Henderson, son of W. K. Henderson, and the amount of damage per car ind was mly out of service approxi- owner of station KWKH. * Others handled decreased 52.46 per cent, both mately 28 days during the entire time speaking at the meeting were J. S. compared with the first two months for running and minor repairs. i\IcRIillan, superintendent of the River of 1930. Motor car 2133, which runs from division; Blair Buckley, merchant of Of the divisions, the report gives Enid lo Beaumont made 34,048 miles Hayti, Mo., and Dr. W. A. Walling, equal rank to Northern, Central, during the months of September, Oc- president of the Chaffee Chamber of Southwestern and Western. Northern tober, November, December, 1929, and Commerce. divisi,on halidled 139,601 cars with January, 1930. Mr. Matson's talk was of great in- damage to two. Central. South- These motor cars have been de- terest to the employes and members western and Western divisions went pendable, their upkeep is economical, of the community in attendance and through the first two months of the and they have proven a big saving was heartily applauded. Mr. McMil- year with no cars damaged. A total to the railroad in many ways. As to Ian, in his talk, promised the whole- of 40,599 cars were handled on Cen- their dependability, motor car 2124 hearted support of Frisco officials to tral division, 131,9.55 oil Southwestern which runs between Springfield and the employes in their traffic solicita- division and 22,735 on Western di- Kansas City, operated 31 days in May, tion campaign and Mr. Buckley ex- vision. 1930; 30 days in June; 29 days in pressed his best wishes to Frisco Among the terminals, Kansas City July. 29 days in August. 28 days in Lines and urged the business men of was first during the first two months, September, 31 claps in October and Chaffee to stand by the railroad. Dr. handling 106,760 cars with damage to 30 days in November, which sl~ows Walling assured the club of his per- but one. Springfield was second. that it was available 97.2 per cent of sonal co-operation and his co-opera- Three cars were damaged there ont the time. It averaged around 5,500 tion as president of the Chamber of of 98,184 handred. Tulsa was ranked to 6,000 miles per month and d11riii4 Commerce. third by the report. 4 total of 111,- - this perlod it was in operation 71 526 cars were handled there and fonr eonsecutlve days, which speaks well The Frisco Employes' Club of of them damaged. for Its efficient operation and depend- Chaffee, Mo., sponsored an unusual No cars were damaged on Texas ability. entertainment on the night of March Lines cliiring the first two months. The runs where these motor cars 3, when the club presented Miss A total of 15,874 were handled there. are operated a r e usually branch Martha Moore, of the publicity depart- This compares with the same period line runs and know11 as "preferred" ment, in a full evering of readings of 1930 when one car was damaged runs, being bid in by the oldest en- and musical monologues. The affair out of 19,738 handled and the first gineers on the divisions in point of was given by the club for the Provi- two months of 1929 when four cars were damaged out of 22,186 handled. sevice. For awhile, and when they dent Association of Chaffee. sere Urst put in service, they were so different from the steam trains SMALLEST FRISCO BABY and with her was a tiny brother. that the engineers were not pleased which lived but a few hours. with them, but Mr. Baker advises that Springfield Missouri's first incubator After six weeks in the incubator, when they had had them for a month baby, little Miss Samnly Lee Hays, is where she \\.as kept wrapped in Cot- or two, they began to like them and a member of the Frisco family. Her ton and gauze, she began to grow to he knows of four veteran engineers lather, S. bI. Hays, is a car inspector normal size. Dnring this time she out of Springfield who, if the motor at the Frisco shops there. had been fed a mixture of sweet milk. car is out of service for a run or two. When Sammy Lee was born on water and corn syrup. As she greur in preference to taking out a steam January 3, she weighed two and a she was fed buttermilk and a pre- train, will lay off until the motor car half pounds. Sammy Lee and her pared infant's food. and took this from is returned. mother were confined to the Baptist a bottle. Instead of being bathed in Two mixed trains were recently hospital in Springfield and this tiny water, she was generously rubbed discontinued between Ft. Worth and bit of humanity gave the officials of daily with olive oil. Brownwood and a motor car substi- that hospital their first chance to try Her amazing vitality assures her tuted. According to reports it is giv- out their new incubator. Sanlmy Lee parents she will he a healthy, normal ing excellent service. arrived two months .ahead of schedule. child. YJF&co FMPLO~~S'/

IN THE FRISCO HOSPITAL A View of Stoickeepeis Office at K. C. in Tkr followiirg list contairrs thc ,ta~rrrs of pnlierrls corlfincd in !he Frisco E~~r~loyes'Hospital ir~ St. I-ouis ns of .IIarck, 1931. They will bc glod to henr frorrr tlrrir. friends:

Miss May C. Mutz, Springfield, &lo. Mrs. C. A. Gosse, St. Louis, 310. Mrs. S. Sally. Rolla. Mo. Harry Madgen, Springfield, No. H. L. Lagrange, Chaffee. Mo. J. H. ;\lackey, Ft. Smith, Ark. A. H. Thompson, Springfield, 310. A. F. Kirkpatrick, St. Louis, 310. W. G. Lewis, Brownwood, No. P. Neyers, St. Louis, Mo. G. Towers, Thomas, Okla. Mrs. H. Dean, St. Louis, Ho. Miss A. P. Blackwood, Ferguson, Mo. J. IV. Veit, Birmingham, .41a. J. P. Olsen, Afton, Okla. John Murphy, Springfield, 310. 0. A. Hudson, Pall River, Kan. The pl~olographabove, takeit irr Kartsas City about 1894, shows the interior J. F. Giett, Joplin, Mo. tltr Knnsos City. For! Scott and JIewpltis general storckeepcr's offict and .,. Steve Drezk, St. Louis, 310. irrtdorrbtedl~r I ecall rrtarry ~~reirroricsto oldtimers a! Kansas City nnd o~tthe Norflt- H. S. Martin, Monett, Mo. division. C. A. Smith, Quanah, Texas. Appenrirtg from /eft lo right arc tlre folloziring: E. W. hlcGrcw, C. W,GrsJl- Fred Richardson, Marshfield, Mo. J. D. Hnrrrrrck, Jr., L. 8. Alartia, at lypewriter; B. B. Brairr, Af. S. ~McGri starrding at right of Nr. Brairr; Bob Anderson, irt the rcar, artd Ared yarrixc:. T. 31. Dickey, Ft. Smith, Ark. sta~rdirtg)rest lo the zvall. H. W. Gardner, Oklahoma City, Okla. R. L. Hollis, Sulligent, Ala. NO MORE "HOT BOXES"! F. W. Warren, Tulsa, Okla. VETERAN GETS BUSINESS D. AT. Brown, Clebourn, Texas. (Coriti~ittcdfrom Page 12) From all appearances it looks as I A. C. Gilliland, Birmingham, Ala. it won't be long before trainmen n and H. W. Diggins, division superin- be asking the question, "What i* H. R. Horne, Tulsa, Okla. tendent at Springfield, Mo., J. H. R. L. Schmelz, St. Clair, No. hot box?" Sullivan, division superintendent at P. M. Howard. Chaffee, Mo. Where formerly there were a nsi. H. Clendenen, St. Louis, Mo. Memphis and J. A. B. Whapham, sta- ber each month, delaying the trains J. L. Glass, Memphis, Tenn. tioner at Kansas City. Many of these and causing trouble of various kin?. H. Polk, Turrell, Ark. names are familiar to the older vet- the year of 1931 is starting out lo i C. Dicker, Richland, Mo. erans of Frisco Lines. He was also a banner one. In both January a* P. Terroney, Perry, Okla. intimately acquainted with Mr. Carl February of 1931 there was not a sir J. H. Warfleld, Sapulpa, Okla. Gray, now president of the Union gle hot box reported on passenet. E P. Plancheon, Monett, ?do. Pacific, known and loved by the vet- train equipment over the entin J. A. Campbell, Enid, Okla. erans of Frisco Lines. Frisco system. This is an excellr* record, considering that there wer Mrs. N. L. Lewis, St. Louis, 310. Mr. Knight has two sons, Clifford. Mrs. J. A. Steger, Chaffee, Mo. 4,233,170 passenger car milea mc the eldest and Frank W. Clifford Mr. G. Grayson, Cuba, Mo. on Frisco Lines in January, ll'l served the Frisco at one time as a W. M. Meador, Springfield, Mo. which included sleeping, ~arlor,01 A. H. Monfort, Kansas City, Mo. cashier at Parsons, Kans., and Frank servation and dining cars. Tk F. Schoenemann, St. Louis, Mo. as a clerk at Parsons and Webb City. were only eightyone hot bori N. Pounds, W. Tulsa, Okla. Neither serve the Frisco at this time. charged to freight equipment in Ja- J. P. Smith, Kansas City, Mo. He also has a daughter, who for sev- uary and only sixty-one In Februar J. W. Thomas, Sapulpa, Okla. eral years has been with the Chicago February, with its nehot-box F A. S. Thomas, Dora, Ala. Grand Opera Company and has made port for passenger trains would 50- R. Christoff, Oklahoma City, Okla. several tours of the United States. practically the same, as pet passenpc. H. L Kennedy, Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Knight is a member of the car miles made as the report lor 3- A. Kelly, Monett, Mo. Frisco Veterans' Association and is uary. C. J. Womack. Ft. Smith, Ark. planning on attending the reunion this In referring to the splendid rew A. S. Abbott, Salem, Mo. coming year. He is vitally interested made, F. G. Lister, assistant YII~ J. L. Lantrip, Amory, Miss. in all Frisco activities, and he says intendent motive power said: "Tt- C. C. Saner, Sapulpa, Okla. that it is one of his most pleasant splendid record is due to special v

J. E. Bradley, Ft. Smith, Ark. tasks to go to Webb City and Parsons tention being given to all trains + S. C. Fisler, Monett, Mo. and among his friends in Joplin and terminals, and a special effort mat' J. L. Leach, Poplar Bluff, Mo. solicit business for the road which he to give very close examinalion 'r J. Stedman. Tulsa, Okla. has served so long. boxes, brasses and journals. SHOOTIN' 'EM THRU! ENTOMBED BESIDE TRACK TRAINS 97.6% ON TIME The three cases of rapid handling Grave On Central Divisio~~ 3,940 Passenger Trains Make nl equipment that follow demonstrate Excellent February Record rfectively the widespread interest of Holds Baby Who Died ttisco employes in saving the com- in 1904. T IS small wonder that Frisco Lines take pride in the performance of prny per diem. HUMAN interest story which The first, which was reported by I its passenger trains when one notes indicates the brotherly love of 6. L. Moffitt, agent at Clarksdale. that month after month the on time A one railroad man for ' another record for the system approaches the irk., had to do with the movement has just come to light from the Fris- hundred per cent mark. During n! UP cars 171085 and 150236, loaded co's Central division. wih hay, which came to Clarksdale February, for example, 3,940 passenger bnm Kansas City, arriving in train At MP-712, ten poles just south of trains were operated 97.6 per cent on 147 at 3:05 p. m., February 17. Agent Eldorado, Okla.. one may see a little time, a report, issued March 3 by the HoUitt saw to it that these cars were grave by the right-of-way. It has been office of the general manager, dis- unloaded immediately after they were fenced in with small white wooden closes. During January, 4,362 trains rwived so that they went forward poles. mere 97.8 per cent on time. train 246 at 11:55 a. m., February River division had the highest per- 19 This eccoinplishment was espe- centage of trains on time. The 720 rrlically meritorious, since getting the trains operated there during February cars moved at that time saved two were 99.2 per cent on time. During dsgs per diem, as there was not an- January, 798 trains on that division dher local until February 20. were 99.4 per cent on time. The second example was the han- Eastern and Central Divisions tied dhg of >lissouri Pacific car 14822 and with second highest percentages, each lour others, received at 5:00 p. m., having 98.6 per cent on time perform- February 16, from the Missouri Pa- ance. A total of 504 trains were oper- clflc at Wichita, destined for Beau- ated on the Eastern division and 280 mont. These cars, which were loaded on the Central. During January, 555 dth cattle, moved to Beaumont, where The story Is that in 1904 a man by trains were operated on the Eastern lhey were unloaded immediately and the name of Ernest H. Vale was em- division and were 95.9 per cent On on the same day they were picked ployed as a laborer on Section G-43, time and 310 were operated on the up, taken to Fredonia and delivered under Foreman W. L. Lane. Shortly Central division and were 98.7 per ro the Missouri Pacific at 11:50 p. m., after starting his work with the cent on time. mating na per diem. Frisco a baby girl was born to him and R'orthern and Southern divisions The thlrd instance took place at his wife, and a short time afterwards, also tied, each operating their trains flloomfleld, Mo., where G. Mr.Carlisle the baby died. 97.3 per cent on time. Northern di- hagent. Car Wab. 75475, loaded with Mr. Vale asked the section fore- vision operated 952 trains and South- oats, was received there at 3: 10 p. n~., man's permission to take the day off ern 672. During January, 1,054 were February 20, and was immediately to bury the baby, and his request was operated on the Northern division and pjaced lot unloading. Home routing granted. Mr. Lane, the foreman, were 97.2 per cent on time and 743 yae aired for at 3:40 p. m., and was knowing that the Vale's were in poor trains were 98 per cent on time On nceivrd the following morning. The circumstances, asked permission to so- the Southern division. ar was released at 9:00 a. m., Febru- licit some money to defray the burial ay 21, and the car moved out at expenses, but Mr. Vale refused this HE KNEW "CASEY" JONES lk30 a. nl. on that date, having been request, and with the aid of the sec- Poge la Bloomfield less than twenty-four (Corrtirtrlcd frorn 10) tion men and Mr. Lane, the baby was Uncle Sam on Luzon, Mindanao and bonra. buried beside the Frisco's right-of- the Jolo islands for twenty-eight Uiasouri Pacific cars 75261 and way. months, and was also in China, Japan ;5?69, loaded with poles, moved out When C. H. Baltzell was made Monett in train 335 for Brooks, and the Hawaiian Islands. superintendent of the Central division. tlan., at 5 a. in., February 11. These "Now I am almost ready for the em were set out and unloaded at the matter came to his attention and scrap pile; able to work but very lit- Brooks, then were moved into he had a small headstone placed on tle because of rheumatism. But I'm Seodesha and delivered to their the grave and asked that the section not through yet. I haven't thrown omer at 10:OO p. m.. the same day men care for the grave. up the sponge and in order to get by lhey were 'eceived, costing no per The little grave is one of the places have been writing little stories for &m. In the interim between 5 a, m. visited yearly by the Eldorado Ma- 'The Railroad Man's Magazine,' one and 10 p. m. they moved 119 miles sonic. Odd Fellows and Eastern Star of Frank A. IIunsey's publications. besides being set out, unloaded, orders on Decoration Day and a JIy stories are mostly of true ex- pi~ked up and moved to the connect- church and school house combined periences of my forty odd years on mr line. has been named the Vale school and the road. The December issue of Car Sou. 156681, loaded with cot- church in remembrance of the child. that magazine carried one of them !on ent i t l e d 'Superstition and a seed hulls from Selma, Ala., and Mr. Lane, who was then section istined for Hybart, Ala., was re- Stripped Jack.' The next will be en- foreman, is not now in service, but he titled 'A Main Line Meet.' I am writ- ~tvedal Hybart on train 951 at 8 takes upon himself the task of keep- L m., February 17, and was unloaded ing a fiction story, the title of which ing the grave up in good condition. Bg the agent. The car was released is 'Wreck, Love and Romance,' and 4nd forwarded in train 952 to the It is always of interest to passen- two of my flction stories have passed Im~thernat Kimbrough, AIa., the same gers en route to and from Eldorado, the critics of the Universal Scenario day it was received, thus eliminating Okla., and there are many inquiries Company, Hollywood, Calif., for pw diem. concerning it. mo\-ie plays." Page 28

LOCOMOTIVE FUEL PERFORMANCE RECORDS Ofice oj Fuel Agent, St. Louis

Further Decrease in Unit Fuel Consumption During Februarg

N hIAliING comparison of unit fuel terminal out of the eight divisions and Engineer KINGDON, fireman SC.4 consumption it is usually the prac- six terminals had an increase in this LON, engine 1524, train second I I tice to compare perforn~ancesof any cIass of service. Newburg to Lindenwood, February i one month with the same month pre- In making the comparison January handled 184,077 gross ton mil€ vious year, due to the fact that con- this year to January last year, the burned 1,511 gallons of oil. perfor] ditions many times are so radically weather conditions had the effect of ance 8 gallons per 1,000 gross tc different, one month con~paredto the materially reducing the performance miles. previous mo11t11, while the conditions in January this year, however, we Engineer ELDER, fireman THO31 of any mor~th, compared with the were fortunate in having extremely SON, engine 1509, train 8, Newhu~ same month previous year, are more mild weather in February both years to St. Louis. February 25, handli likely to be con~parahle. and therefore the decrease made in 1,428 passenger car miles, burned 91 The freight performance in Febru- unit cons~~n~ptionduring February. gallons of oil, performance .63 gallc ary of 161 pounds per 1,000 gross ton while not as great as January as com- per passenger car mile. miles was the lowest performance of pared with the previous year, is ex- Engineer G. I. GANE, fireman JOH any February on record and in com- tremely gratifying, since the perform- G. WIRTH, conductor F. HUCHlS: parison to the performance of Febru- ance was made under conditions brakemen J. F. GLAZE and 8. 1 ary, 1930, of 178 pounds per 1,000 gross similar to February last year, inso- LIGHT, engine 1341, train 40, Sta ton miles, is a decrease of 9.55 per far as weather, trail1 haul. etc., are 'ton to Lindenwood, February 17, ha cent, all divisions having a substan- concerned. clled 91.753 gross ton miles, burned tial decrease over February last year Regardless of how good the present tons OK coal, performance I96 pounc with the exception of the Western and performance may seem, we all lmow per 1,000 gross ton miles. This is Central divisions. that it can be further reduced and very good performance, considerin There was a slight decrease in the want to take this opportunity to es- the average performance in local ser average weight of trail], being 1,418 pecially stress the importance of ice, February was 420 pounds pl tons February this year compared to watching our y a r d perfor~nance. 1,000 gross ton miles. The crew wr 1,458 tons February last year. While a most points, particularly the on duty 9 hours 15 minutes, of whic The Southern divisiou had the larg- larger terminals, reductions have been 3 lio~~rsand 15 minutes were sp~l est percent of decrease of any di- made in the number of switch loco- in switching loads at Pacific. vision. Their performance decreased motives in service, which has prob- Springfield Sub: Engineer DAY11 from 179 pounds per 1,000 gross ton ably resulted in more work being re- SOX, fireman ALDRIDGE, engine I n~iles last year to 149 pounds per quired of the engines that are in train 33, Springfield to Monett. Marc 1,000 gross ton miles February this service, the fact remains that we have 11. handled 120,120 gross ton milt year, or 16.76 per cent. not made as good showing in this burned 6 tons of coal, performant The Southwestern division, in first class of service as we have in freight 100 pounds per 1,000 gross ton milc place, with a performance of 135 nnd passenger service. Engineer K E I T H L E 1'. firem pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles, had Would also like to take this op- FLETCHER, engine 1501, train the next largest percentage of de- portu~~ityto extend to all employes Springfield to ivlonett, February l crease, 10.39 per cent. an invitation to attend our division handled 440 passenger car mik In passenger service, performance fuel meetings. As most of you know, burned 385 gallons oil, perfornmni. decreased from 16.3 pounds per pas- oue meeting is held on each divisiou .SS gal1011 per passenger car u~ile. senger car mile February, 1930, to each month and would like particu- Engineer BIRDWELL, firems 15.1 pounds per passenger car mile larly to see as many enginemen, train- LOSG, engine 1518, train 6, llonelt I February, this year, or 7.36 per cent. men, yard men and switchmen at Springfield, February 13, bandled :fi all divisions having a decrease with these meetings as possible, bringing passenger car miles, burned 321 @ the exception of the Central division. with them any suggestions they can lons oil, performance 1.06 gallons pp The River division had the largest think of which might further assist passenger car mile. percentage of decrease, or 21.8 per in reducing the fuel performance and Engineer C. A. PREWETT, firem.? cent, perforn~ancebeing 14.6 pouuds reaching the goal set for us for 1931. R. L. BROWN, engine 1516, train ; per passenger car mile as compared 4s usual, have assembled and am Springfield to Muskogee, February ' to 18.5 pounds February, 1930. This showing herewith a few good per- handled 2,244 passenger car mil* division was helped considerably by a formances which have come to my at- burned 1,400 gallons oil, perlormanr nice increase in their cars per train, tention during the past month. .63 gallons per passenger car mile. this item increasing from 4.86 cars Lebanon Sub: Engineer .4Ddk per train February, 1930, to 5.97 cars EASTERN DIVISION fireman STOLPE, engine 50, train d per train February this year. Rolla Sub: Engineer ORMSBV, fire- Xewburg to Springfield, February I In switch service the performance man SANDIFER, engine 1524, traiu handled 246.000 gross ton mil*. decreased from 157 pounds per switch 33, Lindenwood to Newburg, February burned 21 tons coal, performance 1; locomotive mile to 151 pounds in 22. handled 163,624 gross ton miles. pounds per 1.000 gross ton miles. February this year, a decrease of 3.82 burned 1.513 gallons oil, performance Engineer HENDRICKS, fir en^^ per cent. Only two divisions and one 9.1 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles. DORAS, engine 1507, train 10, Spric: Page 29 field to Newburg, February 14, han- handled 434,000 gross ton miles, T. E. MILLER, conductor LLOYD, en- dled 1,703 passenger car miles, burned burned 13 tons coal, performance' 60 gine 4010, train 832, February 6, Yale 1.107 gallons oil, performance .65 gal- pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles. This to Chaffee, handled 750,000 gross ton loo per passenger car mile. same crew on eSgine;.$205, train 131, miles, burned 28 tons coal, perform- Springfield Terminal, March 3 : February 25, Thayer to Jonesboro, ance 74 pounds per 1,000 gross ton Engineer HOGUE, fireman MOR- handled 197,030 gross ton miles, miles. TOS, engine 960, performance 104 burned 5 tons coal, performance 50 TEXAS LINES pounds per switch locomotive mile. pounds per passenger car mile. S. F. & T. Cub: Engineer STEPP. Engineer DOOLITTLE, fireman Willow Springs Sub: Engineer fireman LACKEY, engine 1034, train KEGBURG, engine 1280, performance CALLENDER, fireman 0. MEDSKER, "Opera Special," Sherman to Dallas, 125 pounds per switch locomotive mile. engine 1043, train 108, Thayer to February 18, handled 825 passenger Engineer KING, fireman FREE- Springfield, February 19, handled 832 car miles, burned 450 gallons oil, per- MAX, engine 1280, performance 125 passenger car miles, burned 816 gal- formance .53 gallons per passenger pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles. lons oil, perfornlance .9S gallon per car mile. Monett Terminal: passenger car mile. Engineer SMITH, fireman BROCK. March 1, engineer OLSON, fireman Tupelo Sub: Engineer STARK, fire- engine 1240, train extra south, Sher- SMITH, engine 1286, performance 83 man RAY, engine 4206, train 934, man to Ft. Worth, February 22, han- punds per switch locomotive mile. Amory to Yale, February 27, handled dled 144,538 gross ton miles, burned March 1, engineer PETERS, fireman 315,000 gross ton miles, burned 15 1,133 gallons oil, performance 8 gal- RALAUCH, engine 1286, performance 125 tons coal, performance 95 pounds per lons per 1,000 gross ton miles. pounds per switch locomotive mile. 1,000 gross ton miles. Ft. W. & R. G. Sub: Engineer March 1, engineer FROSSARD, fire- Jonesboro Yard: E n g i n e e r AMICK, fireman R. B. SNOW, engine man WILLIS, engine 1216, perform- RIAXTED, fireman CHUN, engine 630, train 5, Ft. Worth to Brownwood, ance 83 pounds per switch locomotive 3720, on duty 8 hours, burned 2 tons February 12, handled 710 passenger mile. coal, performance 83 pounds per car miles, burned 940 gallons oil, per- March 4, engineer RUGGLES, fire- switch locomotive mile. formance 1.3 gallons per passenger man MATHEWS, engine 1216, per- car mile. RIVER DlVlSlON formance 125 pounds per switch loco- Engineer SMITH, fireman CHEAT- motive mile. St. Louis Sub: Engineer EAST- HAM, engine 735, train 42 local WESTERN DlVlSlON WOOD, fireman TALLEY, conductor freight, Brownwood to Ft. Worth, Perry Sub: Engineer HAWLEY, McADAMS, brakemen BURGESS and February 14, handled 73,270 gross ton Breman WRIGHT, engine 1329, train RUTLEDGE, engine 4024, train 832, miles, burned 1,111 gallons oil, per- 634, Enld to West Tulsa, February 13, Chaffee to Gratiot, March 4, handled formance 15 gallons per 1,000 moss handled 222,000 gross ton miles, 557,260 gross ton miles, burned 18 ton miles. burned 1,780 gallons of oil, perform- tons coal, performance 64 pounds per 1,000 gross ton miles. ance 8 gallons per 1,000 gross ton miles. Engineer RICE, fireman HELTI- BRAND, conductor McADAMS, engine Engineer DALE, fireman YOUNG- The service given Guest & Guest XAN, engine 1337, train 634, Enid to 4022, train 832, Chaffee to Gratiot, March 10, handled 437,700 gross ton of Valliant, Okla., on a car of fertilizer West Tulsa, February 17, handled recently illustrates why so many 824,760 gross ton miles, burned 1,825 miles, burned 16 tons coal, perform- Frisco patrons are loyal boosters of gallons oil, performance 8.1 gallons ance 73 pounds per 1,000 gross ton per 1,000 gross ton miles. miles. the company. Engineer R. S. EDWARDS, fireman The order for this fertilizer was SOUTHWESTERN DlVlSlON E. CABLE, engine 1053, train 806, telephoned from Valliant to Shreve- Creek Sub: Engineer J. STROUD, Chaffee to St. Louis, March 14, han- port, La., at 6:30 p. m., March 9, and Breman S. DANIELS, engine 4164, dled 1,296 passenger car miles, the next day at 2:00 p. m. the car Lrain extra north, Francis to Henry- burned 1,105 gallons oil, performance was spotted for unloading at Vallimt. etta, March 6, handled 128,820 gross .84 gallon per passenger car mile. This shipment moved via L. and A. Lon miles, burned 908 gallons oil, per- Engineer BUTLER, fireman G. T. formance 7 gallons per 1,000 gross ton MILLER, conductor RICHMOND, from Shreveport to Hope, Ark., and miles. brakemen SMILEY and BURLEY, en- by Frisco Lines from Hope to Valli- NORTHERN DIVISION gine 1345, train 842, Chaffee to St. ant. It was handled through three Wichita-Burrton Sub: Engineer Louis, February 25, handled 418,140 states and over two railroads, travel- PHILLIPS, fireman A. MALhIGREN, gross ton miles, burned 1,748 gallons ing 204 miles, and was delivered to engine 4001, train 332, Wichita to oil, performance 4.18 gallons per 1,000 the consignee 19 hours and 30 minutes Keodesha, February 1, handled 253,750 gross ton miles. after the order was placed. gross ton miles, burned 12 tons coal, Engineer CAMPBELL, fireman Another case of excellent handling performance 94 pounds per 1,000 gross FRANKS, engine 1020, train 801, St. was the movement of Frisco car ton miles. Louis to Chaffee, February 17, han- 162323, loaded with lumber froln Wlchita Terminal: E n g i n e e r dled 1,283 passenger car miles, burned STEPHENS, fireman TELPHER, en- 1,070 gallons oil, performance .83 gal- 7vlorehouse, Mo., to Indianapolis, Ind. dne 811, February 24, on duty 8 lon per 1,000 gross ton miles. This car moved out of Xorehouse in hours, burned 2% tons coal, perform- Chaffee Sub: Engineer ISCHE, fire- train 850 at 3:05 p. m., February 17, ance 104 pounds per switch locomo- man SLAYDE'N, engine 4006, train and into St. Louis in train 832 at 2:50 tive mile. 832, Yale to Chaffee, March 11, han- a. m., February 18. It was handled SOUTHERN DIVISION dled 531,200 gross ton miles, burned to Indianapolis by the Pennsylvania Memphis Sub: Engineer PHILLIPS, 23 tons of coal, performance 86 pounds and arrived there at S:15 p. m. on fireman JUDKINS, engine 4216, train per 1,000 gross ton miles. the same day it was received in St. 131, Thayer to Memphis, February 28, Engineer WM. WELKER, flreman Louis. ORGANIZES RIFLE CLUB Three Frisco Sons of Newburg, Mo. C. H. Roderick, Ft. Scott, Hopes to Enter Team in National Meet OWLlhTG, basket ball and baseball are not the only sports enjoyed B by Frisco employes at the various points on the Frisco system. Word has been received that a rifle club has been organized at Ft. Scott, Kans., which is bidding for a place among the popular sports of Frisco em- ployes.

ITtrtr took n lrn1rd irt grritliaq tlrc three mvz pirlltrcd abovc to vnriorts p, the PI-isco Rnilroad, nrrd althotcglr all tlrree of tlrctrt were reared in Ne~tibtiq they ]net in Oklahoa~nCity. whirlt they now claiwz ns their Itoare tcrmitral. I-. A. I:rrller. on the left. is the stntiorr ~r~~sternt the Uizio~rStntioir 01 Okl City nrrd Jolzrr Zbchritz, in the rerrter, is orrc of the eirgirlecrs ori the fnnroru f; ~Wcteorozrt of 0klaho)rru City. The third, Harry lllorgarl, ztns for~jrerlyo p raphrr nt Ncn~brtrp.~Vlo., and Iris photograplrs Irnac appeared irmrrg times Frisco Nngnziae. He is noru locat~dirr Oklnhorrrn City where Ire is rorrtirr~ tah pictrrres of iirtcrestirrg Prisco pcoplc. 7'he photograph ~cms rrrade oirc srtirslrirry nftcrrroorr jttst before the : Irjt for its trip to St. I.orris nt 3:40 p. fir.

and everybody in town who owned One of the most expert o one." juniors to receive instruction Mr. Roderick feels that the instruc- AIr. Roderick is Preston Lampto tion is invaluable to boys. It teaches of Frank Lampton, former gc them the proper and improper uses of roundhouse foreman for the Fric a rifle, steadies their nerves alld Springfield. To make a score r teaches them expert marksmanship, so it is necessary to hit a small eye, which is an eighth of an in C. E. Roderick, an employe of the that they may the more fully enjoy their hunting expeditions. diameter, ten consecutive times. relay office at Ft. Scott, Kans., who ton's high score of 97 is one c His chief purpose however, is to get has always been interested in marks- best made by the junior marks) from the entrants a team of expert manship, recently completed a course There are rifle teams at J marksmen which he may take to of instruction with the National Rifle Parsons, Wichita and other Camp Perry, Ohio, for the National Association and was graiited a along Frisco Lines and Mr. Rod Meet the latter part of September. diploma as instructor. Upon receiv- hopes to enter some of his nlc Last year there were 35,000 entries at ing it, he conferred with the Y. M. C. contests with other teams aIonl this meet representing every state in A. at Ft. Scott and they arranged a line. These teams are nat all the Union. standard fifty-toot indoor range in the road teams, but he hopes to get gymnasium. The announcement of an The International Railroad Rifle the group of Frisco men now en1 instructor for the new sport brought match held at that meet is of par- with him, enough to make a F out more than twenty boys for the ticular interest. A team of twenty team to compete with teams junior classes and approximately of the most expert marksmen from other cities. twenty-five men, and among them railroads are selected and after elim- Any group of employes on the were Frisco employes and their sons. ination tryouts the best team is given tem, interested in starting a rifle The boys are instructed on Tuesday a free trip to England to compete with may secure the advice and help evenings and the men on Friday even- the winning railroad team there. This Mr. Roderick by addressing him a ings. match was sponsored by employes of telegraph office, Ft. Scott, Ken., I "When we announced the class, the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Director of Marksmanship. Y. 31. I there were so many that I made the cup, also presented by that railroad, rule that any boy who desired to en- belongs to the United States teanl at - -- ter the classes of instruction must this time, having been lost to the It is said that there are pen$ have a rifle," Mr. Roderick said. "I English team on but four or five oc- Chicago who have never seen wish you had see11 the assortment of casio~is since 1920 when the match body shot.-The New Yorker. rifles! There were plenty of anti- was instigated. The match is shot . . . we have a few tititens quated and rusty ones among the lot. with .22 caliber rifles at 50 and 100 have never been crowded Into evidently secured froin every shop yards and only iron sights are allowed. ditch by a road-hogging bus. HOW THEY GET THE BUSINESS! I

ELETE the first word of a "Stop- devote to outside solicitation, but it senger traffic manager might be gone Look-and-Listen" sign and you was his earnest desire to assist in into thoroughly, there would be found D have made that guardian motto any way he could. a number of items showing that mem- of crossings serre as an invaluable His home is perhaps thirty minutes bers of this St. Louis club had been in- solicitation slogan, is the belief dem- from his work and he rides to and strumental in securing a group from olistrated recently by L. B. Doran, from work on the street cars. When their various clubs for week-end vaca- lowerman of Aurora, 310. By looking T/ICFrirco B,,rployes' .l~loga,o;~gcomes tions at resorts along Frisco Lines. and listening in a Tulsa hotel lobby, out on the first day of each month he December 17, he was successful in secures one aud carries it in his arm, The following instance which came securing several passengers. Upon the front of it plainly visible in the to light at a club meeting of the Nen's hearing a man inquire of the clerk mornings and in the evenings he turns Club at St. Louis must be given with- about a train to Chicago and the clerk the magazine around and displays the out the name of the man who solicited il~lormed him that the only one was Frisco ad which is always on the the fares, and investigation has failed on the Santa Fe, he politely informed ]jack corer. He carries this magazine to disclose his name, but the case is them of the Frisco's through lounge, in this fash:on for the entire month. unique, and one which may be copied Met and Pullman service which Not long ago a fellow passenger on by any alert Frisco employe. reached Chicago 25 minutes earlier the car walked up to him and said: This lnan was at the St. Louis Union than the Santa Fe, and the inquir- "Brother, you certainly have my curi- Station meeting some gnests. He was er. although admitting partiality to osity aroused. I have ridden dowii waiting for the train to arrive, when the Santa Fe, agreed to go via and back with you on this same car he noticed a man and his wife and Frisco Lines. A Pew minutes later practically every day this month and two children come through the gates Doran heard the clerk receive a you have always carried that maga- and ,saw them look around the sta- similar request by phone and this zine. You surely have read it and I tion, as if in doubt. tlnle the clerk told of the Frisco serv- don't always let my curiosity get the He walked up to them and said: "I ice. Following up his efforts, Doran best of me, but I'm more than anxious beg your pardon, but I wonder if I inquired of the conductor might be of assistance to and was informed that he YOU. I work for one of the had six Chicago passengers "Sure, I want to help the company, but how am St. Louis the and that very likely all of I going to do it? I work all day and have few con- Frisco, and I an1 more or them traveled Frisco as a tacts that might help me secure business." How less familiar with St. Louis, result of his work, since many times have YOU said that? All right, read this the station and the arrival there seemed to be two page. It will tell you several ways by which busi- and departure of trains and families. ness has been secured for Frisco Lines. If you I would be glad to assist -- know of other illustrations of successful solicitation, you if I migllt.~ ~h~ man members of the send it to us for publication. told him that they were Frisco Girls' Clubs have wondering when they could Ibteen wondering just how get out to Memphis, Tenn. [hey might secure some,business for to know pour reason." Mr. Rychlicke The energetic Frisco employe looked Frisco Lines and the following story turned to him, while he smiled con- at his watch and told him that lypifies the interest which Miss Estelle tentedly. "Well, I have little time to one of the best trains to Memphis Bilton of the passenger accounting advertise the road for which I work," ran over the Frisco and that it department of St. Louis had in secnr- he said, "and so I conceived this man- left at 11:40 p. m. It was then 11:OO ing two fares for the Frisco. ner of keeping the name of the Frisco 11. m. and that he would have forty She heard of two elderly women who before the people with whom I ride to minutes to catch it. He took him to desired to make a trip to a point on work each day. I thought perhaps the window and purchased two whole F'risco Lines, but were unable to there might be a man or woman on fares and t\\.o half fares to Memphis ravel alone. This ingenions club here who had in mind a trip, or rout- via Frisco Lines and saw to it that member arranged the trip by offering ing a car of freight and I might arouse they were comfortably fixed in the car *n accompany them to their destina- in their mind a desire to ask about before he took his departure. !ion on a Saturday afternoon when rates on the Frisco." The gentleman This was the case of personal serv- he did not have to work. The trip was astounded by the manner which ice, coupled with a desire to help Kas made entirely at her own expense JIr. Rychlicke had taken to advertise these people to find their way about, ind to the enjoyment and accomoda- his railroad. He told him that any- and mhen the service was offered. !ion oC her two guests. This case is body who had taken that trouble to there was no thought that the Pares nne which certainly shows loyalty and advertise the company for which he might at that time be secured for Interest, and a desire to be of personal worked deserved to receive a reward Frisco Lines, but this man desired +nice to the railroad for which she and if he mould call at his office he to make an impression upon them of n-orks. would be glad to route a few cars the service offered by the Frisco's em- over the Frisco. Mr. Rychlicke called ployes, and so impress them with the To F. Rychlicke of the agents ac- and secured a nice routing order for courtesy of a Frisco employe; that ~mntidg department goes the credit the Frisco. mhen they next desired to take a trip --- for one of the most novel ways of the word Frisco Lines would be para- dciting traffic for his railroad. Mr. There are a number of girls in the monrit in their thoughts. .4s it was, Rychlicke is employed as a clerk in the St. Louis Girls' Club who belong to he secured the fares to Meniphis and meral offices at St. Louis. He does various bridge and town clubs in St. left a well oiled avenue for future ~iothare a great deal of spare time to Louis and if the records of the pas- business. Page 32

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NDER the headline, 'Can You Frick-Reid Supply Corporation serv- S. T. Cantrell, superintendent of tb Beat It? in the January ice department in Tulsa, Okla. It Central division, reported t his rr- "U Frisco Employes' dfagazine." read as follows: ample which was eRected thmugh lh. writes L. B. Doran, operator, of Au- " 'In the last issue of the "Bull Pup" efforts of R. 31. Clark, agent at Tab rora, Mo., "I read a report of some (a Frick-Reid company publication) hina, Okla. K. C. S. Cars 30:152 and very rapid handling of cars at Mem- you were stressing "Service" by the 30160, loaded with cattle, IV ere rr. phis and other points, but I believe movemelit of three Donovan boilers ceived from the K. C. S. at PC)teau 3" we have beaten them on some of this from Parkersburg, W. Va., to Wichita 8: 00 a. m., January 17. Upon arrh 3' handling." Falls, Tex. We are pleased to advise at Talihina, they were unloacled. a- Following are the examples which that today we unloaded two Donovan leased and moved back to the :K. C. 5 Doran gave to support his belief: boilers, which were billed out of Park- at Poteau, being delivered at 3:on F On November 28, Missouri Paciflc ersburg on January 22 and arrived at m., the date received. Thase can Car 75346, loaded with machinery, Wichita Heights on ,January 26. were on our rails but seven ho urs an! was received from a connecting line were moved seventy-eight mil^: at 8:20 a. m., billed to Miller, Mo. It averaging more than eleven niiles s moved out of Aurora in No. 152 and It has been an aim of the Frisco hour. was unloaded at its destination, mov- Employes' Magazine to take up the The agent at Lincoln, Ark., ing back to Aurora in Train 151. It cudgel against per diem upon Central division, reports that was delivered to tlle connecting line every occasion possible and co- cember 15 he received MOI at 7:00 p. m. on the same date after operating with J. H. Doggrell, su- under load in train 757 at 1l:E having moved 41 miles in making its perintendent o f transportation, At 2:00 p. m. on the same d round trip on Frisco Lines. Springfleld, Mo., it has endeavored to arouse friendly competition in car was unloaded and four hou C. B. & Q. Car 132743, loaded with expediting the movement of cars it went forward in train 756 tc 40,000 pounds of copper wire for tlle over the system bv publishing ac- livered empty to its owners, I Delta Construction Company, was re- counts of ou,tstandinq movements. saving per diem expenBe. ceived at Aurora in Train 31 at 8:10 It is hoped that the instances of As an instance of River cdlvision a m. on January 16. It was set at rapid handling. given on this page. handling, cars SL&H 4104 ax ld 41:1 9:00 a. m. and unloaded by 11:OO a. are results, to some extent, of the moved from St. Louis to Cap(! Girar- m., moving out on home route in Ex- efforts that have been made. That good-natured rivalry in speeding deau in train 835. December 9, anJ tra 750 East at 4:39 p. m. on the day up the handllng of cars is growing, went from there to Morley, Mo., in it was received. is especially evident in the first ex- No. 861. They were unloa ~ded a- On January 24, C. B. & Q. Car 131- ample given, which was reported RIorley while the train was p erforn- 231, loaded with 96,000 pounds of by L. B. Doran, operator, Aurora, ing station work and moved in thr corn for the Majestic Milling Com- Mo. It would be very pleasing if same train to Brooks Junctlon, Yo the cases cited here should inspire pany, was received at Aurora in Ex- where they were picked up by h'k tra 1281 West at 8:35 a. m. It was handllng that is even more out- standing. 832 and handled to St. Louin I. T'nb set at mill at 9:00 a. m. and unloaded entire movement, including branth and released by 11:OO a. m. It moved line handling, took but thirty tIOU13 out on the home route in Extra 1281 Another case on the Rive r diri- East at 1:55 p. m. on the date re- These boilers were routed B. & 0.- sion was in handling the fo lloainz ceived. The same crew handled this St. Louis-Frisco to Wichita Heights. cars of contractors' equi pmeo! c8r in both directions. We believe this is "SOME SERV- ICE." ' " Wabash 25135, 25367 and 252111; NYC 301147 and CB&Q 91372. The se cm An instance in which rapid han- Other cases which show results of moved from St. Louis to Calpe Gu dling by Frisco Lines drew the the campaign to save per diem on the ardeau in train 835, December 9, an81 hearty praise from a shipper is given system follow: from there to Morley in No. 8161, D- cember 10. They were unloade d tbpr in the letter of T. E. Keating, agent Q. S. Dickinson, agent, Fort Tow- at Wichita Heights, Kan., to J. H. and returned to Cape Girard eau in son, Okla., received I. G. N. Car 6259. 860, December 11, going out of th.. Doggrell, superintendent of transpor- under load, the afternoon of January in No. 832. The total time tbp. tation, which follows: 29. The car was spotted for unload- cars were on our rails was arppror "On January 22nd, B. & 0. 107126, ing at 10:OO a. m., January 30, and mately fifty-five hours. a carload of boilers, was billed from released at 4:00 p. m. the same date Parkersburg, W. Va. The shipper was in time for movement by Train 737. the Donovan Boiler Works, Inc., and It was handled to Durant, Okla., a dis- the consignee, the Frick-Reid Supply tance of 67 miles, where it was de- -4 VITAL INDUSTR Corporation, Wichita Heights. This livered to the M-K-T at 11:50 p. m. Because the railroads are th~ shipment was routed B. & 0.-St. on the same date, accruing no per bone of the transportation sys Louis-Frisco to Wichita Heights, diem. is essential that their welfare bc and arrived in Wichita Heights on A. T. S. F. Car 116782, loaded with cut and well defined. Any ob January 26, just four days after leav- flour and feed, was set for unloading of the railroad situation el ing the factory. at Fort Towson at 10:OO a. m., Jan- shadow over all business. Th "For this good service, Mr. D. C. uary 30, and was released at 4:00 p. one of the most important un Osmer, store manager for the Frick- m. the same date. This car was de- steel. Car loadings are an in Reid Supply Corporation, wrote a let- livered to the G. C. S. F. at Ardmore business activity. ter to Mr. A. C. Chamberlain of the at 8:00 a. m., January 31. -From the Flint (Jfkli.) . Page 33

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From Mr. John Tonrerlin, of Torner- us, but this is the type of service we office requesting that you have your and Chandler, Attorneys and Cow- nearly always secure from the Frisco agent at Cherryvale reduce overload IWS, Oklahoma City, to L. W. Price, from your local agents up. on three cars of chatt and deliver ~t'ralagent, Oklahonza City: "Needless to say, we are always these cars to the Santa Fe that date. "My wife left here on March 12, at glad to favor your line with as much This was done and saved me from 43 p. m., over the Frisco by way of business as possible." holding over the unloading crew until tmphls to Florida, winter tourist. next day. putting her on the train, instead From R. L. Church, trafic nmnuger, "For the above referred to action, I giving her the ticket, I put it in Himnlelbcrger-Harrisorl Manrrfacturing not only wlsh to thank you, but am r pocket. I received a telegram Conrpany, Cape Girardearc, !l!fo.,to F. J. now routing about forty cars of the Im her, sent from Chandler, and the Lawler, assistant general freight and same material to be given you by the nductor also wired the agency here. passenger agent, St. Louis, Mo.: NEO at Columbus, which you will r. D. W. Hickox, to whom the tele- "The service given one of our re- turn over to the Missouri Pacific at am was referred, called me at my cent shipments is very commendable Neodesha." ~ceshortly before the train reached and worthy of special notice. Ba, and came to my office to "At Morehouse, we shipped on the From Mr. Benjarnin Mossman, atlor- raighten the matter out. He called 17th, car SF 162323 which left the my, Tulsa, to J. W. James, traffic man- r. Manning, of the Frisco ticket of- yards in local during the afternoon. ager, Tulsa. P at Tulsa, and had him issue a The car was weighed at Chaffee and "My good friend, Mr. H. N. Greis, plicate to be delivered to my wife put in your train, 832. reaching St. has permitted me to read the letter to on the arrival of the train there. Louis early the morning of the 18th. the assistant general manager of the "1 write to express my appreciation The car was delivered to the Term- New York Central Lines requesting this service and particularly the inal Railroad at 6:00 a. m. for the the stop of the Southwest Limited at urtesy and promptness of Mr. Pennsylvania. The car was handled Rochester to permit Mrs. Mossman to ckox. It had made me strong for promptly by the Terminal and Penn- reach the bedside of her uncle lying P Riwo system." sylvania lines, reaching Indianapolis at the point of death at Ontario, N. Y. at 8:15 p. m., February 18th. It re- "The thought that the busy officials From Mr. George h'aeler, publisher of quired only two days for handling. of two of the country's greatest rail- ; Sotrtkeast 114issorrrian, Cape Girar- Ordinarily lost time occurs on all ship- way systems would pause in the midst rv, 1\40., lo J. T. Hulehan, general ments in handling through terminal of their arduous duties and disturb ,n!, Cabe Girardeau: gateways. In this instance the car the routines of two great transporta- "I just want to thank the Frisco for was rolling practically all the time. tion systems to afford the members of little favor recently. I left Cape "Our customer reports, 'We wish to a family, near and dear to each other, rardeau at 12:Ol p. m., Monday, take this opportunity to express our the solace of what may be the last !bruary 16, to attend the Inland appreciation of the wonderful service meeting, bespeaks well the service illy Press meeting at Chicago. . and hearty co-operation which we being rendered to the public by these "Conductor Jack Sheridan, on the have received from your company in railway systems. Such acts of kind- ~ln,asked the engineer to go into handling our requirements on dimen- ness will, I am sure, foster and ce- e Union Station at St. Louis four sion stock. Your service and co- ment between these railway systems inutes ahead of time. We were operation did not end when the ma- and the public a great and lasting Muled to arrive at 3:30, which, is terial was loaded in cars and pulled bond of appreciation and goodwill. *time of departure of the Chicago out of your plant, but you have traced "You may be assured that Mrs. I Alton, which I wanted to take. and followed the movements of the Mossman and myself will ever re- 'It Crystal City the conductor tele- cars until they arrived.' member the solicitous care and per- ipbed the C. & A. at the Union "This service is excellent and we sonal attentions extended to her upon ition and at St. Louis a representa- do not believe it can be improved this sad mission by Mr. Payne, Mr. a directed me to the train which upon, unless the commodity is a per- Fleming and yourself, and we shall 4 me into the Chicago Union ishable, and we want you to know we take pleasure in broadcasting the !lion. appreciate the efforts in helping us." transportation par excellence extend- 'Your Frisco two-cent rate is a fine ed to the public by your railway n& I think, and should be attrac- From Mr. A. V. Witt, of the vault system." ?.I' division of Marion Steel Body Conrpany, 'r'lnl E. 11.I. Allen of the Sikcs-Mc- Mario~r, Ohio, to T. W. Bennett, gen- From George E. Lackejt. president. d!in Grain Conlparry, Sikeston, Mo., eral agent, Cleveland, Ohio: National Association of Life Underwrit- T, J. Lawler, assistant general freight "We wish to acknowledge with ers, Oklahoma City, Okla., to L. W. ? passenger agent, St. Louis, Mo.: thanks the wonderful service which Price, general agent, Frisco Lines, Ok- 'We wlsh to thank you for your you gave us on the car shipped to lakonzn Cily. \.gram this morning advising that Tulsa, Okla. "The Frisco gave me wonderful : AT&SF 33483 left St. Louis at "This was certainly appreciated as service on my trip, week before last. -30 p. m. last night and should reach our customer was entirely out of "I will be going out again next Mon- :'dnllin today. We hope the car vaults." day afternoon, the 9th, for Chicago. vbes McMullin today as we are From E. 111. Eby, g~nerol contraclor, You may see that I have proper res- ?ding it badly. Wellington, Kan., to W. N. Bevans, ervation for this trip. 'We appreciate very much your superintendent, Fort Scolt. "Again, I thank you for the many ~rinessin keeping after this car for "On Christmas day I called your courtesies extended me." Pap 34

FRANK MARION DOZIER, clerk, acconnting department, was retired January 31, having reached the age limit. He was born at St. Louis, Mo., January 24, 1861, and was educated there. Before en- whom are living. He and Nrs. 110:- WlLLIAM HARVEY MURPHY, lo- tering the service gan live at Van Buren, Ark. Cnn- comotive engineer, southern division, of Frisco Lines he tinuous service of 21 years and 11 was retired January 31. having worked in various months entitles him to a pension al. reached the age clerical and audit- lowance of $26.80 a month, effeetir~ limit. He was born ing positions, com- from Jannary 1, 1931. at Greenville, ing to the Frisco Tenn.. January 28. as an interline 1861, and was edu- clerk at St. Louis cated in Indiana. JAMES WESLEY DAVIS, section April 18, 1913, and F. .\I. DOZIER Before coming to laborer, Augusta, Kan., was retirv11 serving as clerk Frisco Lines he did January 31. having- reached the acr until retirement. He married Victoria various kinds of limit. He was born Graham at Peru, Ind., January 26, w o r k including at Venton, Iowa, 1886, and to them was born one son, railroad s e r r i c e January 8, 1861, Francis M. Dozier. Mr. and Mrs. with the AmI. K. & and attended Dozier live at 730 Leland Avenue, St. . T. and Santa Fe school in Butler, Louis. Continuous service of'17 years . roads. He entered County, Kan. Be- and 9 months entitles him to a pen- \V. H. XURPHY t h e employ o f for e comiug to sion allowance of $31.85, effective Frisco Lines in April, 1890, at Olathe, Frisuo Lines, he from February 1, 1931. Ican.. as a fireman and was promoted farmed and worked to engineer at Springfield, serving in for the Santa Fe as that capacity until retirement. He a track laborer. WILLIAM R R 0 W N THOMSON, married Mary V. Holdredge at Spring- He entered the em- machinist, Chaffee, Mo., was retired field in October, 1890, and to them ploy of the Frisco January 31, having reached the age was born one daughter. Mr. and Mrs. as a track laborer at Leon, Kan., No- J. "' limit. He was born at Hawick, Scot- Murphy live at 433 South Main, vember 13, 1909, and remained in thll land, January 23, 1861, and was edu- Springfield, hIo. Continuous service of 40 years and 8 months entitles him capacity until retirement. He liw. cated in Canada. After working for to a pension allowance of $100.60 a at 639 Osage Street, Augusta, K~II various companies as machinist ap- month, effective from February 1, Continuous service of 21 years and 2 prentice, machinist and foreman, he 1931. months entitles him to a pension JI- entered the service of Frisco Lines in lowance of $20.00 a month, effeetirv February, 1904, as a foreman at Kan- from February 1, 1931. ELIJAH MORGAN, B. and B. paint sas City. Mo., and was promoted to foreman, Central division, was retired master mechanic at Cape Girardeau, November 15, because of total dis- JAMES N E WT0 N STEELL Mo., January 1, 1907, and served in ability. He was the same capacity at Chaffee, remain- horn it Toledo, O., cashier-telegrapher, Roynton, 011. ing in that position until 1921, when May 14, 1873, and was retired January 31, havingrearb he was made general foreman at Cape was educated in the age limit. He was born in iW Girardeau. In 1923, he became travel- t h e Ohio public ington County. Pa., January 9, I\(! ing inspector and from April, 1924, schools and studied and was educated there. He learn?' until retirement he served as a ma- theology at a uni- telegraphy on the old Fort Scott rr chinist at Chaffee. He married versity at Dela- Memphis road in 1882 at Pleasanrw Carrie Bernard of Bay City, Mich., in ware, 0. Before Kan., and worked there a9 an e'cfr 1887. His first wife died in 1908, and coming to Frisco man, later going to South Ea8t J111ll in 1911, he married Ora Finley. Mr. Lines he worked tion (now known as Washburn) L. Thomson had two children, a son and for the Rock operator. He also worked aa . a daughter, both of whom are living. Is 1 a n d, entering operator at Olathe and Plealrenr He and Mrs. Thomson live at Chaffee. service of t h a t and as agent at Rich Hill Junrr;~. road as a painter, ELIJ'iH MORGAN Continuous service of 26 years and 11 (now known as Linton). He left tt months entitles him to a pension al- September 19, 1905, and being pro- road and went to the old Blair I:-. lowance of $49.55 a month, effective moted to foreman the following in 1887 and was there when t' from February 1, 1931. March. He came to Frisco Lines No- Frisco took over that road in I:',, Pngc 35

He was working at Dodson, No., at parents when he was three years old. WILLIAM LEANDER TEEPLE that tlm e. Later, he went to Belt He received his education in the WILLIAAI LEANDER TEEPLE, Junction nnd in 1901 went to Grand- schools at aud near Leavenworth, pensioned hostIer, died March 13. He view as agent for the Frisco and Kan., and before enteriug the employ was boru January 15, 1869, at Rood- Kansas I:ity Southern, goiug to Boyn- of Frisco Lines, he served as a brake- house, Ill., and his first railroad po- Ci man on the hIissouri Pacific. He en- tan as xshier in 1916. He remained sition mas that of lineman with the there UIIti1 retirement. He married tered the service of Frisco Lines as a Chicago and Alton. After a number Grace C arson at Winterset, la., in switchman in Kansas City in 1883 and of years on that road, he came to 1900. Tt ley have an adopted daughter, his entire service was at Kansas City. Frisco Lines October 5, 1905, as an Jetta Flc ~rettaSteele. Mr. and Mrs. The last few years, prior to Novem- engine inspector at the Kansas City ber 4, 1929, when he was retired he- Steele li ve at Boynton. Continuous roundhouse. On July 29, 1909, he was cause of total disability, he worked in service cbf 24 years and 9 months en- made night roundhouse foreman anti the freight department there. He titles hlr11 to a pension allowance of remained in that positiou until July married Miss Mattie Napes of Hanni- 10.30 a month, effective from Febru- 9, 1915, when he accepted the p@ bal, No., September 20, 1889, and to arJ 1, 1E ):3 1. sition of day inside hostler. His en- them were born five daughters and a tire service was at the Kansas City son, all of whom are living. His pen- roundhouse. He was retired June 10, sion allowance was $60.65 a month 1929, after having reached the age and duriilg his lifetime, he was paid limit. He married Clara Belle Moore, a total of $606.50. of Roodhouse, on October 23, 1888, IRACE HENRY JONES and to them were born two girls and HOR.41CE HENRY JONES, pen- JOSEPH WOODCOCK TREMAYNE one boy. His pension allowance was jioned cllief caller, Birmingham, Ala., $32.20 a month aud during his lifetime died at his home February 16. He JOSEPH WOODCOCK TREXAYNE, he was paid a total of $676.20. was borr i February 14, 1876, at Har- pensioned traveling auditor, died of nr."..illn Ala., and was educated in bronchial pneumonia, Narch 2, at his ROY R. LAMKIN I ~~~'~~~~bls.----- near his home. His work home, 1607 Texas avenue, St. Louis. began with Frisco Lines at Birnlir~g- He was boru March 23. 1857, at St. ROY R. LAMKIN, Frisco veteran, ham tt?rminal where he served as a Marys Scilly Island, England, and at- died at his home in AIemphis, Tenn., switch^nan from duly 31, 1909, until tended school in England. Later he 'Iarch 8. Funeral services were held Yay, 1911, then, because of disability became a teacher and after three in Memphis at 10:30 a. m., March 9, I - be wa s given the position of chief years of post-graduate study, he at- a~ldthe body was taken to Princeton, caller iand served in that capacity un- tended college for four years. He No., for burial March 11. Mr. Lamkin ti1.- -retl Irernent, August 13, 1929, be- came to America iu 1850 and for nine had been with Frisco Lines 31 years. I Caus ,A,~f total disability. He married months served as bookkeeper for a He was a telegrapher in Springfield liss Humicutt of Trusville, Ala., in firm which handled undertakers' sup- until 1911, when he was made man- Janu lary, 1897, and to them was born plies. In May, 1881, he entered the ager-wire chief at Memphis and one child which they lost by death. service of Frisco Lines in the office of moved there with his family. He re- Ilm. Jones is also deceased. His pen- the auditor of ticket accounts, follow- mained in that position until his 8ion allolvance was $21.65 a month and ing which he successfully filled the death. He is survived by his widow, lurh~g his lifetime he received a total positions of abstract clerk, rate clerk, two daughters, Mrs. Louise Cullen, nf $: 168.05. and station clerk. In November. 1898. and Mrs. Angie Dean Horton, and two he was promoted to the position of grandchildren, all of RIemphis ; one traveling auditor and served in that sister, Mrs. E. D. Baranger, of Los HARRY CARLETON capacity until March 31. 1927, when Angeles, and two brothers, Hal E. HARRY CARLETON, pensioned he was retired, having reached the age Lamkin, of Springfield, and L. L. Lam- witch engineer, died at Davenport, limit after forty-six years and three kin of Lees Summit, Mo. Okla.. January 3. He was born at months continuous service. He was Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 1864, and married to Miss Ella C. Thomas of -- hefore entering the service of Frisco St. Louis, December 24, 1884, and to OLD TIMERS TO MEET ' Lines worked as a locomotive fireman them were born two sons. His pen- The Old Timers' Club, comprised 2nd later as a locomotive engineer 011 sion allowance was $87.05 a month of Frisco pensioners with forty or the G. C. & S. F. Railroad at Temple, and during his lifetime he received a more years of service, will hold its Teu. He came to the Frisco April 28, total of $4,178.40. second meeting in Ft. Smith, Ark., lqQ, as locomotive engineer at Fort at the Ward Hotel, Saturday, April Smilh, Ark., and later was transferred 11, according to announcement ALLEN CLYDE DOUTHETT from W. D. Bassett, secretary of Lo Sapulpa, Okla., remaining there nn- the club. ril retirement. in 1925. when he was ALLEN CLYDE DOUTHETT, pen- There will be a luncheon for the hcapacitated for service by apoplexy. sioned tinner, died at St. John's hos- members at 1:00 p. m., and follow- Ye had two children. His pension al- pital, Springfield, Mo., March 17. He ing the luncheon, there will be an lowance ms $35.15 a month and dur- was born October 7, 1851, at Butler, informal program in which the vet- mg his lifetime he received a total of Pa., and entered the service of Frisco erans will indulge in reminiscences. 12.319.90. Lines as a machinist's assistant in the The Chamber of Commerce has arranged to see that the veterans Springfield hTorth Shops in August, are taken for a sight-seeing trip 1898. He served in that positiou until JAMEG ZACHARIAH QUINLAN over the city, starting at 4:00 p. m. 1900, when he became a tinsmith and The guests will depart for their JAMES ZACHARIAH QUINLAN, remained in that capacity until re- homes later in the evening. pwsioned clerk, died at Kansas City, tirement, March 15, 1921, when he be- Mr. Bassett urges that all who Vo., January 25. He was born. in came disabled. His pension allowance plan to attend, advise him as early Cloumel, Ireland, December 4, 1864, was $20 a month and during his life- as possible, addressing him at the and came to this country with his time he received a total of $2,300. Frisco Offices, St. Louis, Mo. Page 36

Spring Feoer 2 !- Forget It !- Try a New Diet

We used to take "sulphur ')I feeling" has left, by one of a little Rhubarb Pie 'lasses," higher value than usual, to aid the 2 CUPS chopped 56 teasps Wher~for "spririg fever" we'd body to complete recovery. For addi- rhubnrb % cup sr 2 egg-yolks 2 lablespc fall; tional fuel at such times, fats such as But rtow they've broadcast to cream, bacon, margarine, and olive oil Mix and sift dry ingred the 7rtasses. seem especially desirable, with liberal add slightly beaten egg-yo1 That it ~zuasrr't spri~tgfever at use of milk, eggs and fruit. add rhubarb and spread in all! The following recipe for onion broth pan lined with pastry. Cove will aid in the preparation of a diet crust and bake in hot oven I About this time of the year you and will do much toward a quick re- degrees F.) until a gold€ feel tired. You wend your way covery. You will then find that your A meringue may be added languidly with discouraged nerves, "spring fever" has vanished like the the top crust after the pie 1 waning stamina, and a haunting fear winter's snow: of impending physical exhaustion. Pastry You diagnose your case as "spring Onion Broth 3% cupsteaspoon pastry salt flour 1 cup ma About % fever". But the truth of the matter 6 onions 3 ttIbles~0ons flnur water is that your "done up" feeling is a 5 tablespoons mar- 2 cups scalded mllk ~arlne Sall and cayenne Sift the salt with the flour constitutional disturbance and not due 3 cups cold water 1 egg-)elk mix in the margarine using to over-work or long hours. Chop the onions and cook them in of the fingers, a pastry mix Housed throughout the long, weary two tablespoons of the margarine for knives. Add the cold wate winter, you are more or less like a five minutes, then add water and cook at a time, mixing lightly i hot-house flower and unable to with- thirty minutes. Press through a sieve. just enough to make the dt stand the extremes of wind and Make a roux of the remaining mar- together. Divide and roll , weather, balmy mornings and frosty garine and the flour, combine it with crust to one-eighth inch th nights. No matter how much you the scalded milk and add seasoning. in pie dish and flll with frui worried, how melancholy you were, or Cook five minutes, stirring constantly, top crust, cut in vents and ( how hard you worked in the cold then add this milk mixture to the sure to press down edges wi months of winter, a mere breath of onion mixture. :\fix thoroughly and Fruit Bouillon spring makes you forget it all. Like add the egg-yolk, slightly beaten. sleep, it is nature's tonic, and a real 1 tablespnon gelatin 2/3 cup restorer of health. This is proven by Rhubarb is one of the earliest of 2 cups cold water 1 orang0 3 cups dlced rhubarb Whipl~ed the fact that what would have de- spring vegetables and while it is com- veloped from some small beginning at posed largely of water, it has a defi- Soak gelatin in Y2 cup of c Christmas time or during the hot days nite value because it contains neces- Add remaining water to 1 of July into grip, tonsilitis, pneumonia, sary mineral salts. It is always com- diced rhubarb and cook in or worse, in many cases now drags bined with sugar because of its tart- pan unbil tender. Add sugar, grarl on undeveloped as "spring fever". ness and this addition gives it high rind of % orange and softened giilarir Now, how shall you rid yourself of value as an energy producing food. Stir until dissolved. Strain, cool a~' this tired feeling that is really not a Although rhubarb is grown and used add juice of one orange. Chill ar' ,tired feeling? Shall the remedy be extensively throughout the civilized serve in bouillon cups with a garnii' sulphur and molasses? Remember, an world, it is believed to have originated of whipped cream. mr ounce of prevention may always be in Russia. We find that it has been Below are other reciges which considered worth a pound of cure, used in England for several centuries tend to change the menu 4n the sprin. and a few days' rest in bed will some- and in Germany it is highly prized as and make the meal more appetiniw times prove better than a ton of tinc- an ornamental plant as well as for its Apple Sauce Cake tures. When you are beset with those food value. Belonging to the vege- 1 cup sugar 1 teaspaon cinnr- incipient, undeveloped infeotions that table world, it is largely served as a lh cup niargarlne moo are known as "spring fever", a change fruit, not only because of its attrac- 1% cups st117 sifted 1 tempoon niltnl-fl dpple sauce 'h teaspoon rlar of diet is important. tive color, but fw its peculiarly piquant 2 cups gastry flour 1 cup seedless At first a light laxative diet of low flavor. It is served in many ways, but 2 teaspoons soda ralsins fuel value is best-hot lemonade or in America it is usually associated Cream sugar and margarine. a' orangeade, broths or gruels with with pie, which is a distinctively apple sauce and dry ingred~w crisp toast, baked potatoes, milk, American dish. which have been thoroughly bl~i stewed fruits and vegetables being the The following suggestions for pre- and sifted together. Next add raw chief articles of diet. This should be paring rhubarb pie and other dishes that have been dredged in flour A< followed in a few days by one of full will enable the homemaker to serve a in a 375 degrees F., oven for hvr- fuel value and as soon as the "tired variety of tempting desserts: five minutes. pril, 1931 Pnge 37

a a Late Winter and Early Spring Styles ..

HO needs a smart, little frock to finish the winter months? Mother, sister, the baby? Pic- red on this page are some attrac- ye frocks for the whole family, and s easy to make! Just an afternoon's ork for the housewife, and so sim- le, too, when you can use these riqco patterns. The little black and white frock NO. 351 is a simple pattern, yet most at- nctive and may be made up in print- d silk in blue and red tones on a lue background. Flat crepe may be sed and if you desire a spring dress, lake it up in linen in the color of our choice. The raised waistline is ?alured and the soft shirring is lected in the waist at its joining to he front of the skirt portions which ares in attractive folds. This pat- srn comes in five sizes. No. 6703 is a dainty little frock %ich can be made up most attrac- lvely in crepe de chine, dimity, linen nd cotton prints, also in gingham nd China silk. The front has gath- red fullness below yoke extensions, nd s comfortable bishop sleeve, fin- ~hed with band cuff and neat rolled ollar. For the young miss, the style de- ticted as No. 6982 may be worn for ,Iternom and material used may be ither velvet wool crepe or printed repe, also Canton crepe. The long raist portions are finished with rows 11 shirring, and the circular skirt oins the waist in pointed outline. lhia pattern is cut in four sizes, from l to 14 years. The very attractive model No. 6967 nay be developed in printed crepe in )lack and white and is also nice in iplvet or in canton crepe. Flared 'nrlnce sections are joined to the ivep yoke portions which lengthen he bloused waist section. Diagonal :nes and a surplice closing distin- rdeh this style. The front of the !ounce Is arranged in a soft cascade I folds. 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 and 52 inches also yellow or green linen. Printed No. 6977 is a neat and pleasing bust measure. pique is also nice. The pattern is cut aorning dress for the stout woman. And for the little girl pattern No. in three sizes, 2, 4 and 6 years. Printed cotton crepe was chosen for 6239 is a practical dress with bloom- If there are no patterns which suit Iln model, with trimming of white ers. Mercerized cotton crepe, dimity, the requirements in this little display, we. One could use printed linen pongee or linen are excellent materi- the new and up-to-date 1930-1931 book ill pique, or voile and organdy in als for this model. As portrayed, white of fashions, showing color plates and imbination. The style is also suit- dimity dotted In red was used, with containing 600 designs of ladies', hle for light weight woolens and for white organdy for collar, cuffs, pocket misses' and children's patterns is out, 31 crepe if a more dressy develop- and leg band facings flnished with and may be secured by sending 15 apnt is desired, as the dress is one blanket stitchings in red. Pongee in cents in silver or stamps to the Frisco 'ht could serve for daytime wear. a natural color with pipings of green Employes' Magazine Pattern Service, ike pattern comes in eight sizes, 38, or blue would be pleasing, as would 11-13 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, N. P. Little Mary Williams Grows a Miracle Garden H, MOTHER," excl a i m e d warms the earth, they will grow and and the group which had gathered for Nary, as she rushed home glow. And then April comes-you the judging contest walked BeHiod from school one afternoon at know what they say, Mary, 'April him through the various little plots. 4:00. "The teacher is going to let us showers bring May flowers,' and that They lingered for a long time over each have a little flower garden on is true. The April rains soak the one which was made by little Johuny the school yard and we're going to get ground and niake it moist and the Sams, and Johnny really did hare a a prize for the best one and mother, green things just start gTowing up very beautiful one and lie had takelt will you help me pick out just the and the warm sunshine does the rest. such pains to keep the weeds pulled most beautiful flowers, so mine can That is the best way I can explain and the flowers furnished a lovely ar- be the loveliest one there?" it, but what takes place in the ground, ray of color. "\Vhy, of course," said mother, mother cannot explain. All we know \Vhile Mary wanted Johnny to win "we'll go down to the seed store to- is that the little hard seed is buried, a place, she kept in mind all the lime morrow and pick out a lovely variety and the next time we see it, it has that she thought her garden was quite of flowers that are not hard to grow, sprouted out of the ground into a ten- the prettiest and she hoped that Old and mother mill help you and tell you der green shoot." Jim wouldn't make up his mind to just how to plant the seeds so they And when the warm sunshine caine give the prize to Jolinriy before he will bloom at just the right time." and with it the time to plant the saw hers. And so the next day Nary went garden, Mary had laid out her little The plot which had been assigned shopping with mother and they picked plot, and providing most of them came to her was at the far end of the pard out a small package of petunias. dwarf up, she would have a beautiful one. but finally Old Jim came to it. nasturtiums, moss flowers and zin- The April rains did come-for days "Well-here's an array of color far nias. the skies were gray and the little rain you," he said. "Now just look a1 And when they got home, Mary drops pattered against the window those moss flowers-healthy and deep carefully fondled the packages of and Mary kept watching the ground shades. And the nasturtiums-it's seeds. She even opened a corner of where she had put the seeds. good judgment to have bought tbu one package and sifted a few little And so the last of April, the sun dwarf ones. The zinnias are quitp seeds out. just to see what they came out, warm and bright. It sent the prettiest I have seen, and the looked like. Now the wrapper said its radiant heat through the black petunias add just that bit of color to that if these seeds were placed in the earth, and warmed the ground around tone it off." ground and well cared for, beautiful the seeds and before Mary knew it, Then he took out his score card and petunias would spring up. For some there came sprouting up through the marked just what he thought or gar. time Mary studied them. They were ground-some tender little green den No. 24. Of course nobody knew tiny and hard and of course there was shoots. then. no sign of life. "The miracle has happened, moth- He looked at them all, and then And just as every person at some er," she shouted, as she came home after awhile he went to the teacher time or another marvels at the won. from school one day. "I saw some and pulled out the card and talked ders of nature, Mary wondered at the little green shoots and it looks like with her for a long time. She told marvel before her. Here were seeds, my flowers will come up and help me him the names of the children who and placed in the rich dark earth, win the prize." had made the various gardens and he they would blossom in a short while May came and with it more sun- came back to the group of lathen, into a beautiful bed of flowers. shine, and a little later on Mary found mothers aud children and sald that hi! "Mother," she said, "I just don't some buds on the tender little plants. would like to announce that No. 21. understand how such beautiful flowers By the time school was out, in June. belonging to Miss Mary Williams, had can come from such fnnny,'tiny, hard the garden was grown. The petunias won the prize. seeds. Do you suppose that they will in pale lavender and white, scented Mary took a little quick breath and grow and that my flower garden will the atmosphere. The little moss then turned to her mother and amiled. be lovely?" flowers in their dark shades of rose Then she received the prize of $5114 "That, dear," said mother, "is one of and yellow, ran over the ground, and from the olcl gardener. the marvels of nature. Those little the nasturtiums were budding. The That night when they were talking seeds that you see there now-placed zinnias were grown quite high and as about it, Mary's mother sald, "Wn'ell. in the ground, watered and cared for, the buds unfolded, there was a beau- dear-see what good selection u: will make your garden a beautiful tiful assortment of all colors and flowers and good care did?-won you one. When they get in the damp. Mary's garden was indeed one of the the prize." rich earth, they come to life. most attractive. "Yes, but haven't you forgotten "Before very long after you plant The teacher felt that she was not mother-nature helped a lot." them, you will see tender little green qualified to judge the gardens, and so "Yes," said mother, "we'll give the shoots come up. Then when the sun- she asked Old Jim, a famous gardener credit to nature, and and call it your shine comes dowii upon them and of the city, to some and judge them, 'miracle garden.' "

A Fair Question GOOD BUSIMESS 'A new recruit was on sentry duty FOLLOW SUIT? Judge: "You ca~takc yow cltw for the first time at night. He saw terr days or trn dollars." someone approaching. This joke grows funnier with each telling. It concerns a St. Prisorrer (slightly irtebriutzd): '1 "Who comes there?" he s a i d Louis wholesale house and a custo- take the woney, your Honor." sharply. mer merchant in a crossroads town -- "The officer of the day," said the in the Ozarks. A shipment of Unforgivable other. goods received by the customer "Then," said the sentry. "what are was rejected as unsatisfactory. Doctor: "And if he loses conseh you doing out at night?" The wholesaler prepared to insti- ness again, give him a teaspoonful tute suit for collection and wrote that brandy." to the railroad agent at the village NECESSITY Patient's Wife: "While he's uncr for information about the arrival of scious? Oh, doctor, he'd never f~ "You woke me up out of a sound the merchandise; to the bank presi- sleep." dent for the financial standing of give me." "I had to. The sound was too loud." the customer; to the mayor of the city asking him to recommend a A TICKLER good lawyer to handle the case; A LIFETIME and to the merchant himself, First Steno: "George's mustac "Heaveris," said the gorotg triiss as she threatening suit, if he did not make makes me laugh." irlspected Gra~ldrrtotltcr's wedding ririg. payment at once. Second Steno: "Tickled me, too! I "What lieavy, tinwieldy things those This reply was received: were fifty years ago." "1 received your letter telling me "Ycs, dear," snid Grairiiy, "but you I had better pay up. I am the rail- ~rcztst reinember that irr my day they road agent here and received the Ife: "A wagon wraker who hud Bw ( .ruere niade to last a lifctiir~e." letter you wrote about the ship- dumb for years picked up a Intb or: I'( ment. I am the president and sole spoke." owner of the local bank and can Extreme She: "Yes, and a blirtd carpenle assure you as to my financial Talk about your absent-minded standing. As the Mayor of the city, the sanw day reached out for a professor-we just heard of a man I hesitate to refer you to a lawyer, nnd saw; a deaf shcrp rarrchwmn who thought he forgot his watch so since I am the only member of the ow! witla his dog and herd; a rros he pulled it out of his pocket to see bar in this vicinity. If I were not fisherrnarr caught a barrel of herring or if he had enough time to run back the pastor of the only church here, smelt; a forty-ton cleplrnnt irtsuleaI hi; and get it. I would tell you to go to Hell!" trirrik irtto a grate arid fl~."

DELIRIOUS Two in One "Nurse, what is my temperature So Would I Chief: "H'm, late again, Jones. this morning?" "I should like to go to my mother- "One hundred three, sir." in-law's fuueral this afternoon," said Jones: "I'm sorry,.sir, but last t "Well, when it gets to 103v2-sell!" the clerk. my wife presented me with a bo: "So would I," answered the em- Chief: "She'd have done bette ployer. have presented you with an a' MORE PARTICULAR clock." "My arrcestors came over in the Nay- Jones: "I rather fancy she has, flower." "It's lucky they did. The irnrrtigratiort laztrs arc a little ?itore strict now." "I want a mirror." HE AND SHE "A hand mirror?" He, as they drove along a Ic "NO-one for my face." A Real Treat road: "You look lovelier to me t "What's the crowd at the church minute. Do you know what tha for?" sign of?" She: "Sure, you're about to rur 1 out "There's a traveling salesman down THE ALIBI there confessing his sins." of gas." Boss: Ye're late this morning, Rasttrs! Rastrrs: Well, sah, .rohmc Ah looked irr FISHING LINGO dr glass dis nzor,tin' Ah corrlddt see me- DONE "Where's that boy you just pulled self there, so Ah thought Alid gone to whi!r. . , "The cook book says beat the out of the water?'' work. It was only some tinte afterwards of the eggs until stiff. I think it's don;.' "He was undersized, so I threw him dot Ah discovered dat de glass had drop! "Are they stiff." back in again." out 06 de frante! "No-but I ant." Pnge 41

REPAIR STACK AT MONETT Notes From the General Chairman By H. E. BURGESS

OCAL No. 11, at Chaffee Mo., has with the shop committee at the home not the membership that some ot Division Chairman and Mrs. T. L. A have, but what is lacking in Bentley. Enid local is up and on its lmbers is surely accounted for in toes in its support of the "Ship by ~rnestness of purpose. No local on Rail" club, which, incidentally, is an e system has a greater percentage influential factor in shaping legisla- its members enrolled in our me- tion toward curing the "bus evil," as ~anicalschools than has No. 11, and one brother expressed it. "Bus evil" ) local is doing better work along is a new word to the writer. and is e line of truck competition, which is being used as a noun to describe a pecially bad in that section. The disease that has made its appearance ~ysare doing good work with telling among us in the last few years and sults. It is not speed, but this type is especially devastating to trade in keeping at it that will win. places where it has gained a footing. It yields to about the same treatment The General System Board is called as is necessary for the eradication of to session to begin on Wednesday, "cockle burrs." arch 18, which is just a little too te to get its action recorded in the "Stop off and see us when you can," )dl Issue of the Mega,-;we. A full was the phrasing of a standing invita- (endance is expected although, at tion by Local No. 10 at Neodesha, The four specks at the top of the present writing it appears that be- Kan., and it was accepted on March 2, scaffold in the accompanying picture cause of the illness of Brother L. W. just a stop and chat. Everybody mas are not ants, but men, members of Caviness there will be an alternate happy and running in "high." Presi- the bridge and building gang of which fmm Central division and one from dent J. W. Morrow reports a good at- Charley Wallace is foreman. The the west shop. Springfield, because of tendance at all meetings and that all scaffold is 120 feet high and was IBrother Paul E. Rice being out of the are taking an active part in the erected on the smoke stack at the city. "Ship by Rail Club", which is com- Monett power house, so the steel men posed of our boys, the employes of might do some repair work on the A trip to the hospital at St. Louis competing railroads and a lot of stack. m larch 13 found a few of our boys Neodesha's best citizens. Brother Irl tpresent, all of whom seemed as happy Williamson, who was one of our roads as a part of our national de- a might be expected under such cir- association's most valuable "wheel fense and said in part: ~cornstances.We are very glad to note horses", wishes you all a hearty "The nation supports a standing Ihe expressions of good-will between "hello." army and a very adequate navy, of ,our men and the hospital manage- which the navy is described as the ment. A convalescent patient, Mike Wichita No. 16 met on March 3, very back-bone of our fighting Wagner, machinist from Enid. accom- with a goodly number of its enroll- strength, but the railroads are the panied the writer on visit to shops at ment present. The feature of the mighty strong right arm of the entire Lindenwood, where we found every- evening was the generous amount of combined fighting machinery." body in a cordial frame of mind. It advice tendered to President George Hurrah! John, this is sound logic was current rumor about the shop E. Patterson, as to the care and prop- and food for thought that should be that our genial division chairman, er method of handling of George, Jr., digested by everyone of us, even the Dan E Whalen, was in training to then about 48 hours old and weighing truck and bus men. ride a goat in one of the lodges in about 8% pounds. There is little St. Louis. It is said that Dan has been doubt that Junior will make a most The regular meeting of Local No. 4, noticed making running jumps at remarkable man if all the suggestions at Kansas City, on February 19, re- work horses, landing astride of some offered are followed. closely. Presi- solved itself into one of the Class A and making a clean jump over others; dent and Mrs. Patterson are the re- social events of the season. A pro- meanwhile, uttering sounds that ap- cipients of the best wishes of our gram of twelve selected amateur pear to be "Whoa, baby" and "got you association for their young and in- numbers was given for which sub- that time," etc. Atta' boy, Dan, a teresting family. stantial cash prizes were awarded. stout heart always wins. The first, or $25.00 prize, was be- Local No. 7, at Fort Smith, had a stowed on little Miss Josie Cataloni, A call on the boys of Local No. 8 dandy meeting on February 17, at daughter of a third-class machinist, at Enid was on an off night, but we which President John R. White Veto Cataloni, for a very excellent had a dandy round-table discussion brought up the question of the rail- contortionist act. FRISCO MECHANIC FAMILY NEWS

LOCAL NO. 31-BACONE, OKLA. hcre +ce August, 192.1, resigned Febru- the efforts of Foreman Joe Forsin*r. ary 22. Mr. ICaps has a farm ncur Coun- Sympathy Is extcnded Yr. and !', S. T. RISSER, 1:eporter cil Bluffs, Iowa. antl he has nlovcd there. I.:. L. Nason in the loss of Mrs. il.. - - The Champlin Refining Company hit'; mother, Jlarcli 5th. l>an Gorman is taking an extended started to clrill an oll well just a Pew "See my new car :" says C. .a. L-. . vacation in Springfield. 310. feet east and south of the yard office. with a now Ford and R. H. Pike+ ; S. T. Risner spent two weeks in another well is in proccss of helnp a new Dodge sedan. ~~ortheastArkansas. drilled betwecn thr roundhouse and the .\. J. Perkins made a wcek-enmi; S. H. Walden has moved from XIus- east yard office. This is a Frisco well. wlth rclalives at Xlt. Olive Ill. liogee to Dallas. Texas. We wish him and the tlei'riclt is alrcarly up at this For variety, listen to JIacliinivt i success in Dallas. writinq Rubin tell how he batched villi, E. L. Riggs has been off thirty days Switchman E. T. Brown hnx puri'hascd wife visited relativrs in Sprin;Rp:i and we hope he nrill soon be back on a farm near Ncvacla. XIo. Somc fine work is being done .r: the job. I.'ranlc JIaxey, the firxt class stationarv plant thcsc claw. .\ n,T B. M.. is proud of the new acetylene MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT of brick' flrennlls has been put ,:I . welder which \vxs sent here last KANSAS CITY, MO. the entirc plant is being given a ,,-.I, mnnth...... -.~. paint. Woe to him who makev 1;. Nrs. Pauline Risner silent the week- \V. on the floor! While this work ii I end with her husband. J. \\'. Risner. -1. BI:LLAHD. Kcportcr done, two rngines in the roundhou-, of Ft. Smith, Ark. furnishins power and heat. I learned the E'risco will pay to Choc- \Ve are glad to see Harry Stetler. gige- tam County. Okln., more than 870,000 for fitter apprentice. who has been olT some 19.10 taxes. I ask this question: "How time account of illness. back on the job BACK SHOP NEWS many years nil1 it take all the bus :+gain. - lines running through this county to We arc pleased to report that "Rcil" AI.I*:X \V.\TT and GORDOS TOlY:.' ]Jay that many dollars?" Probably 300 I.oran, hostlcr, is improvin~rapidly. Wr Reporters years, if we flgure the number of dol- \vish him a speedy recovery, and would lars the railway companies will pay in like to see him back with us soon. C!laucl Carngbcll. boilw~nakeran~l !: taxes that the county can use in local "Raltly" Jaclison tells us that since rlrer of Local xo. 1, and Enilvrv : government Tommy T,yle, machinist helper, htrs movetl Helpers James JIastrrson and \Ynl 1, into the \Valtlo neighborhood. quite a bit The hard-surfaced highways brought hnvc been working at Llndenlvood sit!. the busses as a natural consequence of cawenter work in the wty or hulldin# thc mcent lay-off. anrl the railroads, ~vlthoutwhich civili- houses has been done. We're speaking Ccorgct Whitlock, n~achlnl~th:~e zation In America would still be east of bi1~1housrs. turned to work aftcr having been up : of the Allegheny mountains. are made C. C. Davis. plpefltter, is at the present some tinlc with an injured foot loser. yet they go on paying hip he^, tirnc in St. Mary's Hospital. Kansas City. H. J. (Dick) Tynck has bqn ! and higher taxes on their lines and ill with pneumonia. We hope to see hini :rwakc ni~htsrecently because at n a rolling stock, and each year carrying wdl anrl back with us soon. torrier pup which u friend gave hi", fewer and fewer passengers. If I don't At t.his writing we are sorry to report We hear that Lyle Alexander 1s I I use my own car for a tril, I ride a that Machinist Jlumfortl is still oft on a+ t'rain. I have never ridden a bus. gas anrl oil man from Joplin. \Ye, count of a very serious illness. dr~r - If yo; can, picture the great west The writer was off several days with -. . and southwest. without a railroad. R. ?I. McGlothlin. Frirco yenslon~: . thc flu. father-in-law of Sam Tarbox. tool r. You would find nothinrr hut ti wlld A very tlelightful evening was mjoye~l attendant. is wry ill at this writing : country where the outla\\.s roanled and by a gatherina of frimtls at the home of sought shelter. R seven! stom:ich ailment, VTc I)$,::(: 1 Machinist Ralnh FyCfe. Xlarch 14th. his rccovcry. Chrlsen Junction was well represented. .GENERAL YARDMASTER'S OFFICE l.:in~e~Courilin motorrd to Mnn-tt . Kansas City b~ckshop nntl roundhouse had a brief visit with his folks rt, tE. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. reports tcn enjilnes received Class "5" Suecial .\pr)renticea Leo RcdOirk. i repairs ~lnringthe month of February. art1 (Snipe) Herlrlick and Gordon h)- the shortest month in the year, and only spent two days in St. Tduis rai- working half time. where they had an intrrestlng tln~cr We wish to sstcnd our sympathy to Extra Clerk John Echols is relievins through :i lar~cnlr school. .Oma Adams, clerk to assistant super: Mr. Bob Shoemaker. third class boiler- A sure sim of sprinc Is m+hen r-. intendent R. C. Cr~nndy. Hiss Adams is niaker, and family, in thr recent death Courdin. bl:lcksmith third clasp. of Mr. Shoemaker's father. C. C. Shoe- ,- having an operation performed on her Percy Bailey. colorccl sweepcr. p~! throat. At this writing the report is nialtrr. "far awtiy look" in their eyex. that Niss Adams is getting along fine Machinist Clarcnce Ehni has inIormeJ Machinists Robert Jones and !' and will be back with us in a few days. n hostehs at % certain bridge party that C'hrisn~anmrl Brass .\loulder 3hrrt: I hi. would rathcr she did not include rc- Her speedy recovery is no doubt due mon Joined J.ocal No. 1, whlch PI to the fact that hhe is convalescing at \elvers anionx hc~.tablc prizes. as Clar- Local No. 1 100 per ccnt. the home of her mother in Denlson, ence lost sleep for several niahb aftcr Tex. J1i.s. Clarence Ehni won a mean lookinr: Lester Wise. car carpenter, i.q b.11.: Yard Clerk 0.I.. Cunnlnghwn recent- weapon at such a party. He has con- the Job after a th~ringfield. \Ve will \Y(h all haw our lroublerr. Just r all miss "George". as evervone knew 15. R. JlcS:\.\nH HI~L). F. TOI?I:\S. Mr. Jimson. of the mechanical d.1 him, and we hope he will vis?t us often. Rvportr~.s rnent, is having his in the fonu ,>: The sympathy of all the members of toothache and all of its diacomEom this denartment 1s extentled to the Jlachinist R. I\-.Keetl broi~ghta n~ut~h 311.. and Mm. 31. A. Huff, Jr.. of . fanlily bf Mr. A. W. Harr~son, who wider smile to the rountlhouse onc day Ihuis. announce thr birth of a O.I~+ gassed away March I, Mi-. Harrison this month antl 1.eportvr1 the arrival of a XIr. Huff. Jr.. Is the son of Yr. J! , was chief clerk in Traffic Manager son, who has been na~ncrl Robcrt 11'. Huft'. boilermaker of thc north si+ H. G. Snyder's office. Junior. is the firxt grandchild and naturnllr ' Our new Union Station is rapidly ncar- Neal Garner and family visitcd rel:i- :\.. Sr.. is putt in^ on consldcrahle air; ing completion, thc train shrdn arc about tivc,s in Springfield, Jltlrr*h 11th. MI.H. T,(wn:~rtl, wife of F. I,. Lmr- all UD. and evervone is awaitinn the time Mrs. Leo Rilcy was called to Pttsburgh. is cnntelnplatin~ a trip to 14s Anr when 'they can kove into the new quar- l'a.. March I4tl1, ;rcwunt dtv~th of hcr. Calif.. in th~near future. She will : ters. Thc opening is scheduled for May niothrr. a son antl othcr rclativcs. She phr 1, and a big celcbriltlon Is kina plannell. Thr flu continues to cause loss of timr he annc about six ~rrlw. Roadmaster W. 4. Srhuhert was the among the boys. I,. W. Fraser and Verne The la~lies' auxiliary of Imal S victim of a strange accidrnt :I few weeks JIahon botl~ lost tinlo on this account. ptve an mtrrt:rinment Friday n.rp,. ago. It seems that onc of Mr. Schubcrt's Ed. Eozeman and daughter. Theresa. 3Iarch 1Yth. that wax the best ever sertion foremcn took JIr. Schubert for tr visitctl rel:itivrs in I\.lemphis the past consistrrl of music, re:~din~nantl ;, - 1 t.itle. antl that thc car they were ridin:: week. TM. wports flshing good an usu:?l. ing. That provcs our contention I in had but onc light. Th(%ircar met bnt brou~litno c~vitl(mcrback mitt1 him. you tlon't hnve to so all or the Fr :mother car ha\-lng but on<, lisht. nnd th(, The daily horseshoe game at thc niill family for any talent that mirip: cars failc11 to clc:4r wch other when gass- shop, (luring the noon hour, is rnuslng nec~letl to put on a high class entnl I ins. \vhich resulted in Mr. Schnbert being conxiderable interest these days. cluc to nwnt. Thc program was under lie laid up for rcvt.~.al (lays. somc of the boys hc4itvlnfi tliat niorc. rect supervision of Mrs. I'rank ' Switchman 1-1. 1'. 1C;ij)s. who has hrt3n th:in thr usrr:~: amount oC luck atten~ls Sprincrr ;rn~l 31rs. Fred .\l\varrl. I

The sympathy of the department ifi Mrs. C. W. Kerr. wife of our storr- C. -1-1. Pend:eton, government In., , extended Mathew Rouse and family In keeper. has returned from .a pleasant of locon~otives. paid us an oZ14 I it the Toss oC his mother, who passed visit in Oklahoma. latvly. Aftcr Inspecting some nln, I away Wednesday. February 25, at the We exteud our deepest sympathy to rnoti\es, u ~thno defects noted, 11, home of Mr. Rouse on West Talmadge the famlly of the late Conductor R. T. mled our power was in excellent * St.. this city. Mrs. Mary Lyon was a --Xlozirr - -.. tion. (levoted Christian mother and hcr pass- Dave Amison (col.), boilermaker 3rd \Intor car service between Brorrnn ing is a great shock to her childrcn lass. is back to worlc after beina- off and Ft. 11'01th has been Inaugur~red. who survive. sick. 3132 havlng been placed in this -, .\ndy Baker worked Mathew Rouse's Srrs. John L. Sullivan, wife of car \Vhile the patronkge has not by place when he laid off recently, due to foreman nnd daughter, Elizabeth, nfe ~ratlfy~ngas was hoped for by ell the death of his mother. spending several days with relatives In it is gradually picking up and with Monett and Springfield, No. atlveltisinfi, we trust each seat a1 EASTERN DIVISION PAINT GANGS Am quoting what the lumbermen's .Rllprl. . . - .. . association have to say in regards to .I. G. Fooshee. car man. has retun GEORGE HOLLMAN, Reporter the unfair competition ivith our rail- from ~rownwooilwhere he has h~i,; road: "When you ride on a overland ing somc extra work. XIorgan Gavisk. B&B painter, has re- bus, do you stop to think what t'he G. 0. Wyatt, engineer, is layinc ,# turned to his home at Newburg after enormous ~ercentaE'eof tax the rail- few days to help the extra bonr~l. a trip to Hot Springs, Ark. roads are P~yinginto your county and \V. I. Fostcr. BCB paint foreman, has state, are building your roads, educat- - ing your children. protecting your NEWBURG, MO., YARDS bumpecl Wm. Skyies, bridge foreman home from fire, violence and theft? at St. Louis. They are employing nlillions of men Ye scrlbe, wife and daughter recent- and women. they provide safe, fast SIACIC J. COTHAM, Reporter ly made a very enjoyable trip through clean transportation. They are the - Kansas and Oklahoma. backbone of our countrs. Patronize William Gowers car man spenr.11. John Rea and family have recently Your Railroads." days on his farm 'near %~a&hfielaf.11, returned from an extended trir) through thls- - - .rnnnth. . - - .. . . . Arizona. Clair Roach. third trlck car Inspfy Glad to report \Vm. (Pop) Wablow BRIDGE AND BUILDING DEPT. was off a few days this month aiih '1 able to be out and around after a EASTERN DIVISION nu. severe attack of influenza. Rolive Jones, clerk ot Sprlnc!,,: Lloyd Acuff, BLB painter who was spent the 17th visiting here. ARTHIyR BUNCH, Reporter laid off in the recent reduction of force, Harry AIcDonald. helper, has brrn I - was a recent visitor in this shop. for several weeks with the flu. Xode Francis, BBB painter, recent1 y Ellis Nayfield recently spent a few Don Fellows, Frisco florist, and frr visited friends and relatives in West days visiting relatives at Tulsa, Okla. ily, spent the 15th of ~Uarch with :I- Plains, Mo. Bill Hines is about ready to go back Fellows' parents here. to worlc after being off some time with Mrs. Sam Corman, wife of Y:I- LOCAL No. &ENID, OKLA. an injured hand he received while master, spent several daya this rnt.:,1 working on a bridge. with her niece at Aurora. Jfo. John XIcGill is reported gettins XIrs. J. H. Porterfield has gone to > H. H. FULLER, Reporter along splendidly with his foot, which Louis to spend several weeks. he Injured when he fell off a bridge, Earl Douglas, clerk, has mow! , Kirkland B. Johnson, boilermaker. while working near Ozark, 310. Springfield. Mo. came to work one morning recently On account of the paint gang being H. E. Rook, yardmaster, 1s Urlvl~!c with his face wreathed in smiles, and layed off, Bill Foster has taken the new Ford coach. upon inquiring it was learned that the BCB foreman job in the St. Louis James Osborne, chalrman of ,*. reason was, a baby boy had made his terminal. The gang is now doing light clerks, was a visitor here on Jhr appearance at their home. They have reoairinr nrounrl rhe shons there. 15th. given him the name of Billy Jean. eharle) Willace and g'infi--recently The infant daughter of BIr. and Xrs. built a scaffold around the smoke stack R. J. Jackson passed away the evening nt the XIonett power house, so the LOCAL NO. 1-SPRINGFIELD, MO. of Ipebruary the 18th after a brief ill- steel men could do some repairing to lt. - ness. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have the Ebb Nease and gang are repairing J. F. WASSON. Reporter deepest sympathy of the entire shop bridges on the Chadwick branch. - forces in this sad hour. Bridges on the Highllne and the Local No. 1 met on Frlday. Febru ,- Members of Local No. 8, with their KCCCS are being repaired by Jim Car- 2ith, in regulnr session. with a larcv :- families enjoyed a card party in their ter and gang. tendance. Mr. Burgess. general ~it.,.- hall the'evening of March the 2nd. The Clyde Cunningham and gang are man and Mr. Howard Pickens. serrcmt.,.. old fashioned game of "pitch" was building concrete piers for the steel were present. Wc are always gld3 I played and at the close refreshments irder, whlch will be placed over the have them with us. were served. Mrs. H. H. Fuller and f.lghway under pass, near JValnut Mrs. E. E. Mchlnhan. wife of nlt1~- Elma Sistrunk were awarded the prizes Grove, on the KCCCS. inspector at the reclalnation plant. ~i for hlgh score. Hostesses of the eve- Charley Baron and gang are doins returned from Los Angcles, Calif., sl..: ning were Nesdames T. L. Bently. only emergency repalr~ngaround the she has been visiting her brothers. G::- Bliss Burner, Fred hieiers, Elma Sis- shops at Springfield, Missouri. and Jim Davidaon. While there she : -. trunk and Ted Wright. Max Pachl and Less Wooldridge, Frank Holman roundhouse foreman, Ited at Long Beach. Ocean Park. $1-r brick layers, recently have been re- Monica, Hollywood and Ontario, I'M: is back at work 'after a siege of sick- pairing the furnaces at Lindenwood She reports a wonderful time. ness. power house. Ray White, machinist. Is also back We extend our sympathy to Mr. ".'- on the job after a tussle with the flu. thew Rouse in the death of hfs rn~~tl.- Frank Harkey, painter in car depart- MECHANICAL AND STORES DEPT. Also to Mr. Harley Stokes nnd aifc ,- ment, has returned from his visit with FORT WORTH, TEXAS the death of Mrs. Stokes' mother. >!r- home folks. Barney Soclders. Cliarlcs Nash, Jr., son ot C. A. N;,. Our general chalrman, Brother Bur- .J. D. WACEY, Reporter gess. paid us a vislt the first of the - lead man in the tin shop at the rwlw month. Always. rlad- to see Brother tion plant. while playing, fell fror, Burgess. We regret to report Mrs. R. W. Conrt- window and struck his head on the ( - Carl Baker, machinist on the night ney, wife of electrician, is still conflned to crete pavcment, which jarred hlm force. is working days in Ray Shep- her home on account of illness. An im- for a few days. ard's place, while the latter is taking provement Is reported, however. We uwre sorry to learn of the (1. . treatment in the Veterans' hospital in S,I. V. Plummer. steel carman, is a of 3Ir. Charles Bergstresssr, fath~: ,' Muskogee. proud grandpa. He takes it very well XIrs. Fred Murphy. Mrs. H. H. Fuller was called to to be No. 1, but like all ncw granddads. We were also sorry to learn of ' Springfield, February the ISth, on ac- he says she is the flnest ever. death of Charles \Vilson, machlnl-1 count of the serious illness of her A. H. (Bill) Adams, blacksmith, has the north shop. brother C E. XIart~n,claim inspector been ON for sevcral days. nursing a car- in the 'springfield general office. Mr. buncle on the back of hls neck. It Is Martin at th~stime is recoverlng. reported he will be able to report for LOCAL NO. 17-TULSA, OKLA. work in a few days. LOCAL No. 24-AMORY, MISS. Chas. Young, car inspector, has entered IT. C. PRICE, Reporter the Harris Hospital. preparing to under- - R. F. DEES, Reporter ao an ooeratlon. We wish a specdy-. re- K. C. Simmons has returned tn a . covery for him. after having been off three montha Mrs. R. F. Dees, wife of pipeman, P. L. Stenger, electrician apprentice. count of sickness. was reccntlv called to New Albany. has been transferred from Sorinzfleld. - Nim Pounds. brown hoist ewln-wr Miss., accou"t of the death of an uncle. f& dut< at this terminal. recovering rapldly In St. Louls ho.: E. D. Hansen, electr~clan,is ridlng Jay H. Thomason, laborer, is reported tal after having been burned $w-, around in a Chevrolet sedan he re: seriously ill in the Harris Hospital. when the hoist overturned with hm I , cently purchased. D. C. O'Connor, locomotive carpenter. month. Nachinist J. H. Branam is back .to 1s spending a short vacation in Dcnlson. Andy Goctz, machinist, has rrtur work after beinrr off several days wlth Dee Houston, assistant electrical en- from the St. Louis hospital, wherr I. a &rained hand: gineer, paid us a short visit recently. had been conflned account of illness. 11. L. Londagin. dectriclan, has pur- 3lr.s. Fred Smith of Bran~lsville. wlfc with relatives at San Francisco and Los -i?s~la new home in Red Fork ancl set- of platforn~man, was a visitor herc.' Angelcs. !Id down to real married IlPe. Arno Wosson, operator from Bay. Ark.. Frctl Garland has ~,urchasctl a flve- George Willianis, boilermaker, spent a was a visitor here, attending thc gol~lrn room (lwelllng and three lots at 1722 !*a. days in Oklahoma Clty recently wedding of his uncle. Lorewood D:rvis. \Vest Chestnut Street. 3Jr. Gn.rlantl hns C. I. Alexander. boilermaker foreman. Wilbur Etlwartla is now hack on the move11 into his newly acquired home, an11 :: OK at this writing account of sickness. sccon~l trick yard clerk job after heinc is going to farm his vacant lots the coni- A. J. Charron. machinist. has been ao- bumuctl OR for some tinie. ing season. tinted night rountlhouse foreman in H&J' Miller. cashier. attended the fun- Curolyne Fay, daughter of Melvin El- hce of Mr. J. C. Thomas, tlecraued. rral of Mrs. AIalone). at Buckner. 310. Iinasworth, has becn dangerously ill with Lavern Finch. son of L. JA. Finch. ma- Ben Stanley, switchman, is now on tlic an attuck of ~meurnontafever. but is on 4,inist. spent g few (lays visitink.witti slck list. the roa~lto recovery at this writing. me folks. J.aVern is attentllng school Jlrs. Harry Miller. wife of cashler, was John Rutledge spcnt a few clays in Lit- !i h'orman. Okla. in Kansas City for a few clays. tl~.Rock. Ark. Mr. Harry Harrison gave us a very Mrs. Toni Blaine, wife of roaclniastcr, Howard Osnion. blacksmith helper. who cteresting talk in tho machlne shop on is now verv sick. \Ve houe for a soeedv-. rvsitlcs near Liberal, lian.. has bcen vls- ~IVtenth of the month on safety flrst. recovery. - iting hls brother for a few days in :rvryone enjoys hearing Mr. Harrison .Jack 3latlden. coal chute man. is now Springflelcl. 'lk, and he does not hold meetings often on the sick list. Ch:rrley Elkins is driving one of Henry b8lug-h. b'orcl's AIoclel A cars. we notice. having 11. L Cuinney. John \Yhitc, C. H. IA given the Dodge sedan 4 gootl trading off .'#?re *nd Geo. Soniers, bowling tcam LOCAL No. 19 he su)-s. '~IITulsa. ntten~letl the IWsro Rowl- I.,e\vis Owens. oxweld cutter. was ab- n!: League in S~wingflel~lantl lost by a I,. V. GLASS. Reporter sent Prorn his work a while on account me margin. of sirkness, which his doctor pronounced The Awociation met thc flrst JIonday \\'etlnestIay, March 4, was a big clay neuritis. \Vt! are glad to see him :ct work :tht with a large attendance, there be- for Ray Shapartl. ~r~achinist:tpl)rentice. tigaln. y about 150 present. We were enter- as he flnishctl hi8 time and now lie Is >Inc,k Smith, hlacksniith, underwent Hn .inell with a flnc program of boxing and a full-fletlyetl machinist. Hrb pawell tho operation for rupturr this month at thcJ :restha matches. The boys are ~olnr cigars around antl everyone cnjoyetl LL Frisco w:irrl in St. John's Hospital. Mack I put on a big onc the night of the gootl smoke with Ray. We wihh him i~ is up ancl nround agaln, for It is hard ~(h,lor the Employes' Club. regular job real soon. to keep a good man down. Mr. Burgess, general chairman. gave Mr. Thomas 4. Cowan. who has served Miss Imogene Barlow. stenographer in I$ a one-day visit the flrst of the the Frisco lor 38 years. was retirccl on Mr. Il~ysaIit's office. accompanied by her 1181nth. Glad to have Mr. Burgess visit February 28, account of the age limit. niothcr. visited friends in Memphis over I., I., only hope he stays longer the next He is 70 years old, but hr still enJoys the acek-end vacation. including Wash- irnc. mod health and Is very active. We all inrton's birthday. Carl Sherman. frog repairman, ca.me to hated to see Mr. Cowan go. as hr. was :I Sevrlxl cases of sickness have been re- rnrk the other mornina wlth a bie sniilc roo11 m;~cIiinist and nhove all tliinas x porterl this month. Old Man Iclu seemed ~TOSY 111s face, caused by the, arfival of ~entlenian. The boys Ra\e Mr. Cowan to hare hatteql It out with George Gip- flne, new boy. Congratulntlons. :I beautiful radio. and we hopc he enjoys ptvt. Pcrry Lissenby, George Ramey. Eni- J. F. Boiilkinahousc s~~entflftern dam it very niuch, nnrl cornw to sec us oft&. mit \\'ikon an11 David Craig. but they I Colorado recently. The canary bird business must hr ron(1 itw all uu and eoine aaain aftcr having with \Ir. C. Shoun, for we see him ~lrivlng taken the count.- - ~- a new Ford coaeh. Cha~~leySpencer visited his relations :~t h'ewhurg during his lay-off. He says lic 6. & 0. DEPARTMENT Cllnton Fuller. shcet metal worker, is ~ll'ivlnga new cnr, also, it Clirysle~.coupca. srwnt the timc ~)rofltably :as well as SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION >in11who do you tl~ink?.J.1'. .\IcTIYRRS, Reporter F. >I. PEEBLICS, Reporter Georxr Ramcy has been under the care of the Frisco physicians at the St. John's I.. JI, Westerhouse, our' genial Ken- C. D. Crane, pensioned engineer. and Hospital, hut has improvctl sufflciently to ern1 foreman, had the misfortune to ire, OK Springfield, were visitors here. be out again. have his car stole11 from in front of John G. Bushno. son of Engineer John Mrs. Gertrude AIcJlahan, wife of Esta his residence recently, and driven off whno. was united in niarri:ipe to Miss JIcMah;ln, has returncd Prorn ;I month's to a secluded npot and stripped of all nth Riley. AIarch 3rd at Balern. Ark. visit in California. Shc hat1 a tleiightful \\heels and accessories. The culprits 'e wish them niuch joy. sightseeing trig, and an enjoyable visit have not heen found up to date. We are glad to see C. A. (Heavq) basketful of fish out. There were a George Walker, boilermaker, ntnt Gateley. our efticient blacksmith. back few fish hung on the side of the bas- to Rolla and Jefferson City, $10.. i8- at work azain after ouite an extended ket. hut the big fish got away. business. neriod of- illness. Clyde Knight, machinist, has just re- Max Buff. machinlst. with Xm. B: . Lloyd Cri=nvell, machinist, wax turned from Ardmore Oklahoma where visited relatives in Hlckory, Sorri; stricken ill suddenly with pneunlonia a he went due to the lliness of hli wife's Carolina, recently. few davs azo. We hone he will soon brother. Austin Shumate, locomotive pain!+- regain 'his Gormal hearth and be back made a business tri~to Joplln, JIo., r!b at work with us again. LOCAL NO. 33-HAYTI. MO. first of March. J. B. Welson and Jack Ash, machin- Emmett King, locomotive painter. ists, have come back to Birmingham to working in Ft. Scort, temporarily. fill vacancies after being cut off for E. B. IVHITENER. Reporter some time. We are glad to hnve you M. W. Rhodes, machinist, was in JOPLIN, MO. boys back with us again. ChwTee one day recently. - Paul Robbe, machinist apprentice, .J. J. Appling, Vic Sigler and Mrs. has been qulte ill, but we are glad to Sigler, were the suest's of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. FLETCHER. Reporter report that he is able to be back at J. H. Chronister, Sunday, March 8th, at work with us again. ChafPee, Missouri. Mr. Chronister was The "Ship by Rall Club" fs holfiin: Gene Cauldwell former millman, is much surprised with a bountiful birth- regular meetings at the Frisco cia' on an extended'visit t'o parts in clny dinner. Re on the watch, Jimmie, rooms over the freight house. Lesr I: Florida. they may come again next year. be possible that some may not knw. J. \I7. Drake, machinist, is moving Claude Wills, boilermaker, was lucky The "Ship by Rail Club" in compoc.3 out in the country agai~~.where natur- enough to win a radio. of employes of all the reilroadn 10.' ally he will feel more at home. (You Local No. 33 had a special meeting, the express company of Joglin. Thi-, can take the bov out of the country. March 7. Mr. John Sheeley, our di- meetings are well attended by most : but you can't take the country out' of vision chairman from Chaffee, was the roads. but there is plenty of rmp the boy.) present and gave us a talk on many for more. Things of importnnce to :I: Joe Hendriclcs, machinist and divi- interesting points concerning the asso- rail employes are discussed. Try In.\ sion chairman from Southern division. ciation. attend these meetings. has put one over on us by slipping off The special meeting regarding bus Our own Employes' Club also rnrrl. down to Miami Florida, during our and truck competitlon. held at Chaffee, once a month and the meetings nr. recent cold snan: Prettv soft, Joe! was well attended from this terminal. very inter~sting. Come to these als. At the conclusion of our last regular A special train was ruu and a large C. W. Wright, traveling storek&t;. local meeting, we had a very int'erest- crowd was in attendance. was here the 11th of February. ing subject in the shop school. \Vc Mr. and Airs. Bert Williams were the JIr. W. I?. Brandt, assistant maw, were fortunate to have Mr. Welhoelte~. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fowler, mechanic, was here Jl~rch12th ad of the Chicago Lubricator Company general car foreman at' Cape Girar- found'things in their usual good orhr with us. He gave us a very interesting deau, one night recently. around the roundhouse. talk on Chicar0 Mechanical Lubricators Mr. Wm. Rhines made a week-~n: and Ohio Low Water Alarms. Every- trio to Sudan. Kallsas, the first or Fob. one present was benefitted very ma- CAR DEPARTMENT fuary. He was accom~ah~edby h;a terially. YALE, TENN. daughter. Mr. Geo. R. Jones, night foreman :. A. R. SPRISGER, Reporter the roundhouse who has been In L LOCAL No. 30-PITTSBURG, KANS. T'ouis hospital for the past month. :, Mr. John Sauer, piecework checker. home and expects to go to work abiw S. T. IIAHAW, Reporter - has been contined to his home with the the lsth of March. flu. Glad to see him back on the job Elmer S. Richards, rnachlnist h?. William Chaney has moved closer again. moved to the country and is farnl:n; to the roundhouse so he can go home Mr. Robert Bunch, brown hoist en- between work hours. He has rnnr~,: to lunch. gineer with the Frisco hoist. has been his family to a farm about 12 m:l.- G. L. Trout, bos packer, has bought handling tubing for the Continental northwest of Joplin, over in the eta a farm near Anderson. Missouri. Tubing Company. which is moving in of Kansas. Joseph Ford has recovered his car the warehouses on rhe old Frisco yards They have worked an extra switch that was stolen sometime ago. Mr. on the river front. engine several days the past week and Ford was off duty a few days attend- The writer and XIr. J. C. Lutx. car rumors are about that it may go o- ing to business. foreman. were in Springfield, recently. regularly. Also Fred Zentner has heen Earl Henson, fireman, who under- S. C. JIcKee. blacksmith and farmer, using a 1200 class engine the flrst trlr went an operation for appendicitis. IS had the misfortune of losing hls mule, to Carl Junction in place of a 700. Th!. much improved at this writing. We account death of same. The mule. sounds like business is just a lit:.. hope for a speedy recovery. however. has been replaced with a better anyway. Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Xahan visited large white horse, which has proven relatives in Anderson. JIissouri, during very satisfactory. except Sam can't rlde COACH YARD-KANSAS CITY, Ma the latter days of February. him. that of course is no fault of the - Local No, 30 held it3 regular monthly horse. meeting the last Friday night in Feb- Xr. R. If'. "Bob" Lane, car inspector, J. J. SULLIVAN. Reporter ruary and gave out cards for 1931. relieved Mr. John Sauer checking Local So. 30 is still 100%. piecework on rip track during JIr. The radio bug has been aetlre np! Sauer's illness. and as a result B$,rney Scanlon, P Reaves and Frank 58" Hines haw 111 become the proud owners of nc7 LOCAL No. *HUGO, OKLA. WEST SHOP MECHANICAL NEWS raci~osets. - The old demon "sickness" has 21. F. D. IIrs. Jim Reaves is mnvnlesr-i.-7..~.. . . in Colorado Sprlngs. has been transferred to Lindenwood nicely after a major operation and Sr Wallace Jefferson. third class ma- shops. has returned to work. chinist, spent a few' days down in Lhe Wish to extend the sympathy of the Curtis Kincaid and Bert Cantj. new oil fleld at Longview. Texas. He West Shops to Ralph Eastman, coach were both victims of the "flu" br returned home with his engine out of carpenter. in the death of his mother. recovered quickly. oil. Vinton Wiles. valve man from gang Orville Wright, Pullman toreman. I Mr. Sanders, blacksmith, said he three is workina valves at Monett this vard. Chinks he has been ha1.i.- planted his garden in the moon. That rou"dhouse at pFesent writlng. more. than his share of hard luck. 1,: sure will be a long walk to get his Al Elkins, machinist and champlon a recent rainy night his Coupe ~1.11'- spuds. Xr. Sanders, and R. D. Walker fisherman of the West Sho~s,has Drom- on him at a late hour and just :as 4. are going fishing this week, well, that ised a good flsh Ytory for the- next raised the hood and began to ,,. big fish is waiting for chem and as issue. it armed with a flashlight and s,m, usual. It will get away. About twenty-four men in the West dry rags. along came two "disr;~~ Dan Neas third class blacksmith, coach shop expect to be o'ansferred to riders" who susplcioned Orville of trp went fishing'the other day and dropped St. Louis some time in April to main- ing to steal the car so they attempt.' a basket In the water, the basket Rlled tain repairs on Frisco coaches now be- to arrest him. OrvIlle finally cet. with fish, and it was to heavy for him ing performed by the terminal associa- vinced them that he really owned IS., to pull out. He called on a farmer for tion.-.... car and wound up by saying th:it ,I help and t'hey both failed to pull the Frank Hoffelt, foreman of gang two he was about to steal a car, he wn!i!d basket out. They borrowed a mule and has been trannferred to Birmingham. steal a real automobile and not nn I. Leek, who bid in third this month, but with the coming S; f c 31. K., Southern Junction. R. V. Por- spring and the flshing season, we m,: YI ter, second N. Y., bid In the first trick OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT have some fish stories to write abu,' and George Brown, ac'ent.-. Phenix, bid Mr. Ralph McHam, however, has aw el in second-there. TERMINALS off early morning fishing, still remen H W. 31. Lewis. agent Weaubleau, bid SPRINGFIELD, MO. bering, no doubt, early rising and r H in agency Newburg, and R. Vandivort. - fish on his last few trips last year. b agent', Eureka, was a successful bidder SORJIAX HIXDS, Reporter d on Weaubleau. OFFICE GENERAL MANAGER t'l Telegraph wires have been taken C. I,. Willis has returned to his S out of the stations at Robertsville, duties after enjoying a short vacation. SPRINGFIELD, MO. n Collins and East Lynne. H. W. Bun- George Sisk handled the yardmaster's selmeyer, Robertsville, is going to ex- position for Mr. Willis during his ab- ORVILLE COBLE. Reporter \! ercise his right to bump, but has not ience. tl yet placed his bump. Frank Parker has rerurned to his We are sorrv t'o remrt that Z. " 11 E. \\'. Freeman, swing dispatcher, duties after a month's vacation whicli Dunbar lost the'vihion of one eye whl, tl was off several days account flu. he sl)ent visiting relatives. was Injured by a sliver of coal h tl J. W. Finley, second Newburg, and C. R. \Vhite has been placed perma- November. t' family att'ended the celebration at nently on the 8:30 p. In. transfer job Miss Jessie Tulk has been enJoyill: d Rolla March 1;. They reported the after several months on the extra a visit from a brother who is farmi;. P weather too cold for them to stay for board. in Western Canada. t the speeches at Athletic Field of the C. R. Bortle has bid in the 11:00 p. m. Former employes who visited 11s ri. t Rolla School of AIines. switch render job, vice F. RI. Hall. who cently were Willard H. Jones, one tin. n has taken the 3:00 p. rn. flagman job. office hoy but now a full-fledued a A. A. Biggs, R. H. Stevens. F. L. tor. and L. Stanles, former train COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE Baron and E. J. JIcCrory have been examiner, now retlred account placed on the switchmen's extra board health. after having been OR duty several \Ve are almost ashamed to re CORNELIUS O'COSSOR, Reporter weeks due to reduction of forces. that AIihs JIcClernon failed to h~ W. B. Killingsworth is the regular St. Patrick with green. So a01 John Kinworthy tellh of an incident 4:00 1). m. caller, he having bumped to Niss Welch asked of she were Scc that occurred recently. \I'hile walk- that 1)osition displacing Paul JIcBride. Gleaves, however, wore two g ing down Olive street, he saw a young A record, which we believe to be un- lady whom,,he thought he knew. Jo!r~ shirts and Connelly his speclal equaled among swit'chmen, has been which was presented him by the rut. said "hello, the young lady replied I established by Engine Foreman E. 0. March li. 1916, nnd worn ever?: sereF. don't know you;" he, "Pardon me but Dav~s. Mr. Davis. who has been em- teenth of Jlarch since then. you look like 'Helen Green;"' she, ployed as a switchman for the past Frisco employes who used to patrnr "Yes, but I look worse in black." eleven years, and who has been work- Oscar Hummell is a cornet player; ize the old Frisco hospital on Atlaiit~: ing nights during that entire period. " he refused an offer to play first cor- street here. will learn with regret. has not missed a night on duty during H. 4. Dailey, druggist for many ! net in the St. LOUISSymphony. Oscar the last six years. at that hospital. ~~assedaway Xarc would rather be cash clerk, and play Ed Wall has returned to his duties with the SalvaCion Army in the eve- after being off duty several weeks OII ning. uccounr of illness. DIVISION STOREKEEPER'S Chris JIahood recently attended some C. E. Hosey has been working as an OFFICE-SPRINGFIELD, MO wrestling matches; when asked what he thought of then^ lie said it was a assistant yardmaster during the ab- very good sport antl :~tlded, "I would sence of E. G. Wall. PI<.\RI, A. I.'dIS, Reporter llke to wrestle, but my hair always W. E. Lewis has been working as an ,gets in my eyes." assistant yardmaster during the ab- In last mont'h's magazine we rer sence of Archie Lamh who has been ed Mk~y AIutz as havlng been sic1 enjoying a short vacation. the St. 1,ouis hospital but at that MONETT LOCOMOTIVE Mrs. A. L. Ward and son were rr- she was home, but since then it cently called to Fort Scott, Karl.. on necessary that she return to St. L DEPARTME.NT NEWS account of the death of a relat'ive of again where she has had to und' Mrs. Ward. We offer eondolerices to nn operation. At present, however, MARGUERITE FHOSSXRD, Reporter Xrs. \Vartl in her bereavement. is able to sit up and hopes to be I - Jlr. and Mrs. L. V. Carner and chil- on the job this time nest month. Mute evidence of n snirit of brother- dren recentlv enjoved a vi!riit wlth Sincere sympathy 1s extended hood among mankind, even in this re- relatives in ~iansasCity. Hart Howard of this departn putedly heartless age, mas borne by L. P. Lavelle is off duty for a few whose mother died the mornin( the shi1)ment of a car load of food- nights taking a much needed rest and Fehrilary 22. Hart's father has .stuffs :111(1 other ~~eccssitiestllra)uc.l~ recuperating from x slight illness. quite ill for several months and this tern1in;ll on I.'el~rllary 20, destl11e81 C. C. Ellison has returned home from de;~thof his mother urns quite a sl f4,r the ~~eedv:ind yuffvrinu 1)eo1)1eof California where he spent t'he past to her loved ones. .4rkansas. he shipment -uras 'spo~i- three weeks visiting his brother. R. xi'. Yater, stock clerk, har beer sored by tlie American Legion Post of Mr. antl I\lrs. Charles Wasson an- off a Pew days recently ;iccount ill1 Ida County. Iowa, and was being trans- nounce the recent birth of a daughter. J. J. "Jim" Corum, who was port'ed free of charge by the Prisco. Congratulations are now in order. merlv-~~ storehouse agent here, vi! Frank Beyer a former Frisco asso- Ed Huntlev is back on the job after this 'office the ot.her day and clia ciate, now coAnected with the Rey- being conflied to his home several with old friends. "Jim" is still nolds Manufacturing Company of weeks on account of illness. the Friwco and is located at Schul Springfield, JIo., mas in Monett Marcli Karl Walter also has been a vlctim Okla.. and is still enjoying life a 6, su1)ervising tlie ilistallat'ion of round of sickness antl was forced from his always did. hole grates in engine 4012. dLties for several days. Hunter Anderson, machinist, is able to be back on the job after a two weeks' absence due to illness. T. F. Phillips, local scorekeeper, at- SPRINGFIELD STOCKYARDS tended a gathering, something ill the nature of a family reunion, held at K. A. 3IcE\VEN, Reporter Springfield, Mo., on March 15, to cele- hrate the occasion of his randm mother's There has been several changes in SECURITY NATIONAL BANK ninety-third birthday. Tl~ere's a goal t'lie personnel of the force the past to strive for! month, due to bumping. Mack R. Reaso~lsWhy: A. M. Roser, machinist, and Mrs. Thompson, of the freight platform, re- 4% on Savings balances in -.Roser. deoarted on hlarch 17 for Pea- cently bumped Charles Tuck on night cock. Mich., to visir relatives. duty, Mr. NcNab being forced to re- excess of the first $500 We are glad to report that T. L. turn to the freight to buck the extra 31/2y0 on Savings balances up Hanlon is agaln roaming about among board. to $500 the various stalls and pits, fulfilling Your correspondent' recently had the his office of night foreman, having mosfortune t~)have his car stolen, 2% on Checking Account sufficiently recovered from a hectic and same eventually being found at Aurora, balances in excess of $1,000 JIo. I don't mind the car so much. painful siege of rheumatism. Maximum Safety-Central Tony 11. Thomas, who was acting as but wish 1)eople using it would at least Location 1 relief machinist ar Nonett, has been fix the flat tires they have with it. Eighth Street. Between Olive and Lacurl bumned. and returned to his home at Although, if t'he flat tire had not oc- St. Louis, Mo. springfield. curred. the car might have ended up Illness is certainly exacting a mighty somewhere in the far west. Convenient Hours-9 to 5 Daily, toll this month. S. E. Arnold, engineer. Businexs is still on the increase in 9 to 6:30 Saturday has been confined to St. John's hospital this department, although the mule Page 49

Since the stationery depal.tment and an occasional call is also wel- noveU to the south side about a vear comed by those laid off account re- rFO, we fail to hear all the news con- duction. '-rnlng our old friends sometimes. I Anna Kiefer had a slight accident refer to the Pact that Niss Mary Mur- last month when her heel slipped and rhy in wearing a brilliant diamond on she fell at the foot of the stair in the pr left hand and we understand the lobby of the Frisco building. cutting fortunate young man hails from the a gash in her forehead as she struclc rate of Iowa. the corner of the marble wainscoting.- T. E. Berst, supply car man. attend- Anna was back on the job after a 4 a boxing match at the Convention day or two off duty. 9811. while home Prom his last trip. Little Bobby Jean Shawley, 7-year- +I* daughter. Alice ?d a r i e. h a d old brother of Zella Shawley. of the h%!gcd tobe permitted to go with her record and per diem department was 8 ddy but was told beforehand some- seriously burned the first part of the Ing of the nature of a boxing match. month of March when he was playing This is '~t. promised she would not get with other children near a bonfire. wvous and ask to be taken home. Another child threw kerosene on him The fight was on" and Alice Marie sat and then a flamlng cloth was thrown :GHTING -1th all eyes and ears open. Suddenly against his clothing. Only hls mother's e ntronger man sent a blow from the calls to lie down and roll on the ground tlt and a blow from the right and saved his entire bodv from being hen square on the nose. Stars seemed burned. Bobby is stlll in a very criti- Talk li be tn the very air, and the man fell cal condition two weeks after the ac- I the floor. "Tide" looked at his cident. IP YOU'RE a quitter you won't read far in this adver- 'awhter, not knowing what to ex- tisc~nmt. If you're not - if you have the courage rct She had watched each move of to face facts - you want to know who is responsible he men, seenlingly, and then turned AGENT'S OFFICE for your not gettlng ahead faster. It's YOU. The man 11 her daddy and sald, "It w+pn't my MONETT, MO. me, daddy, it didn't hurt me. aha won't be licked can't bc licktd. If you're a drifter you'll always wish for succos but never do PEARL E. LEWIS, Reporter anything about it. The earth is ciutarcd with that kind. F, L. & D. CLAIM DEPARTMENT Ray Porter has bid in first trick on- If you're a fighter you will do something about it. erator, east yard office account car1 SPRINGFIELD, MO. Wright transferring to 31s office, You'll get the special training that fits you for ad- Springfield. vancement, and you'll go on to a bigger job and DAZEL LEWIS, Reporter Conductor Harry Klrk is in a hos- better pay. pital at Paris, Texas, for treatment. In spare time, right at home, you can get the The following employes in this de- W. W. Campbell, conduct'or for many training you need through the home-study courm of -3rtment took part in the benefit mins- vears on the Northern division, ha^ the International Correspondence Schools. Thousands 'rN show which was Sponsored by the been placed on the pension roll ac- ,~rls'and hfen's Clubs of Springfield: of other. men have lifted thr~~lselvesout of tbe rut count disability. and into well-paid, rwponsible paitions by I. C. S. : C. Roop, R. D. Gilbert and \V. N. The worst blizzard of the season hnes. Those who atrended the show struck this section March 7 and for study. Are they bctler men than you? .trte that it was unusuallv good. We two days traffic on the highways lead- The time for action is this nrinute. Find out about n all very proud of the'talent dis- ing into Monett was almost suspended. tbis practical educational method that lels you learn 'isyed by the boys from this office. However, train service was unim- while you earn. Check the subjects that interest you We are glad to report that Ruby paired. in the coupon below and mail it today. It doesn't ob- :lorthcutt, dioraphone operator, who Nrs. C. J. Kunz and son. Charles. ligate you in any way to ask for full particulan, but lils been absent several weeks ac- Jr.. of Dixon, spent several days in mt Illness, is now on the road to that one simple act may be me means of making your >lonett with Agent Kunz and attended entire life happier and successful. Do it so;c.f '-voverv and ~OD~Rto be able to re- the Kiwanis banquet on the 10th. more turn to-the office about April 15. Ellls Nunueley and Wm. Ferguson, Ernpbyees of this railroad will receive Abe Martin sags: "The spontaneous mail handlers, have been off dutv this 'rtmasion of friendshl~and solicitude month on account illness and were re- a Special Discount ,i:r' - the claim departm'ent durlng my lieved by extra men Howard Watkinu ------:?en1 Illness almost made it a pleas- and Noah Wilson. INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS j:r~ to be sick, even with pneumonia. T. I?. Plumlee. who has been working "Tho ljniuwsal L;niccTaltu" ;yurther, if you get the dumps and as fireman at heating planr, this 86 I 5.~.scranton. Psnna. nn't think folks care for you and feel station, has been assigned the position Withnut mst or obligation. ~leaacsend me full nap : sr going out and ealing worms. 3ust as superintendent of County Farm, ;Ieularr about lha subject Wore which 1 have marked A: .,*? gettlng a first! class spell of sick- Cassville, 310.. and has moved his hmntlve Englncer .~sxand your viewpoint will be won- familv to that olace. LoeomotIre Fireman :'.rfully reformed. Folks in general Air Braka Insverror ~ar'l spain; ' assistant yardmaster. Iloundhouse Furcmnn I very kind after all." spent several days visiting- in Kansas gllonndhousegTrainrndn and >lrchinist Carlnrn I The Frisco Veterans' Association City this month. -embership campaign Is still booming Richard Mills can tell you all about Xlerlric Lommoltvo and ?1 going strong with an enrollment "Amos and Andy" tor he is now "lis- Traln Overntar : 445 up to March 17, the date this Condu~lor tening in" on a new radlo. Machinist 0 Toolmaker .ficle goes to press. (1. J. Kunz. acent. reoresented the Uollernlaker Ym. Dickerxon. of the OS&D depart- Frisco ~mplo~es'~l"b at a banquet Pipcflttcr Tlnsmith -*nt. Is having good luck with the glven March 12 by the Business I3lacksmlth sera in the offlce. If you have any Womens' Club at which time thev en- itra potted plants, bring them down tertained the clubs of the city and OSertion Foreman ,$she will be glad to take care of each representative was given an op- OUridgo and Uuildlng ?m. portunity to give the history of their This department mourns the loss of club and what was its aim. Mr. Kunz loyal and efficient employe. Miss gave a splendid account of the activi- ELAlroad Cbnskuction :I,rvanett'ie Sartorl, voucher typiat. ties of the Frisco Club. Oclvll EIlfiincer .:o passed away at her home. 2031 Fred Sills. special watchman. has Highway EnElncer '8.rth BIissouri avenue, this city, on returned to work after a two weeks' Shol, Ulueprillls "mh 4, after a llngering illness. The vacation spent with relatives in the UCanrrere Conslructlon 1 wral was held in the parlors of the county seat. He said the only incon- Nnmc ...... Age ''-\T. Klinger Undertaking Company. venience in visiting was that he had ...... /-dng of March 6 and interment was to remove hls hat while eating and 0en1"atlon ...... Employed by ...... ,*~deIn Naple Park. She is survived he was afraid he would catch cold- R brother, Mr. John Sartori, of In- several years eaitng at lunch counters -arndence. Kan.. and to him and his has made him unaccustomed to remov- ',nily we estend our deepest sym- ing his hat. l(.lt~ ...... sts10 ...... I ihy. Ruby Dickerson has returned to Crrr~nrlirr,~a,,my r8rtrl thh sfmm~~1r1 Inl rnaflonal CW- work aft'er being off duty with a -~nuo,~dmcoSchoula Cu,radinm, Lbliled. Jlurrlr*ll, Canada. 1 sprained ankle. I OFFICE CAR ACCOUNTANT Mary Fenton, extra telephone opera- SPRINGFIELD, MO. tor, has resigned her position, effective March 15. time "Scotty" Rus~ell transferred to St. Louis with Mr. Worman. Mr. An- MARIE ARSOLD. Reporter derson comes to us from Sherman- but we trust we will not lose him when Evelyn Manning, red ball clerk, has MECHANICAL DEPT. NEWS SPRINGFIELD, MO. it comes time for tile annual spring ,+II forced to take a s~xty-davleave roundup in Texas. r xbsence on account of her 'health; .re Schdller 1s filling her place. ALTA A'ORTHCUTT, Reporter Helen Yates spent the week-end in

'Me it is hard on those who have ~~p - Kansas City recently and reports a he ofl account slcltness, the chance Added to our ranks is D. R. Ander- most delightful tri~,. clerical work IS welcomed by those son, who is fillinp: the place made va- It is reported that W. A. Primm, who duced to other than clerlcal work cant in the shifting of forces at' the has been absent from his desk for sev-

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Pinkerton, but they are still running. Dunkin Company at Tulsa, Okla.. cnnir meris in the rnastcr mechanic's office Please understand the purchasing de- home to visit for a Pew days while Mrs. here. lurtment is not bragging, but there White is in the hospital. Say's he still James Earron, clerk-caller on the third are still a few more dark horses in the is a booster for rail shipments and ad- shift. is burning up the highways with a office in the bowling Same. rises he will try to divert some of the new Chevrolet coach which he DUrchased Irwin Wegener has invited Uncle Jim truck business to rail. during the past month. and myself to his birthday party nest Nr. Allan Stears, brother-in-law of Ross Davis, electrician, and Carl Teed, month, because it will be the last heln- Geo. R. Thrall. who has been here the ing of last year's country sausage. jmst two months for hls health, and vis- From this invitc we take it we proved iting with Mr. and Mrs. Thrall, has our ability to pack it away the last regained his health and has accepte? a lime we visited hlrn. positon with a printing company at \V~ch- When all is quiet in our office with ita, Kans. ST. LOUIS ADVERTISERS the exception of Ray Kosky's type- Fishing, farmlng or gardening and writer. we nil wonder when he is gu- chicken raising is about all one can hear ins to stop long enough to oil it. about now. and there are sure some fine Understand L. L. White has given up chickens anti gardens on G'riseo Lines. diering and has taken up saxaphone :~ccordinrto reports. and we didn't know INVESTMENT playing to reduce and regain form. thcre were such fish in any our our - strrams as we hcar about sometimes. BONDS AURORA, MO.. GREENFIELD- AID Sr COMPANY, Inc. AURORA BRANCH MILL STREET PASSENGER Security Bldg. ST. LOUIS, MO. STATION MEMBERS. ST. LOUIS STOCK EXCHANGE I,. B. DORAS, Reporter SPRINGFIELD, MO. We I are dad to renort a little better IV. S. WOOD, Regoltc~r outioik PO; business on the Aurora Branch. The United Statcs Government The Sprinafield Boy Scouts nand used has just stored with an elevator in >It. tile lWsco to Rolla and return. March Owens Paper Box Co Vernon during the last month. 60 car l;ltli, two coaches being provldcd on No. / loads of wheat. a~~rosimately76.000 bushels. This wh& does not movt. 3 for the going trip, returning on No. 7. I under storage In tranzit rate, but both ':. D. Chaudet, passenger and ticket in and out movement is on fiat rate. agent. accompanied the scouts. We have report of movement of about This month's vote of thanks goes to 1,000 cars of crushed rock over the Jlaraaret Thomas and Napme Brown, of hranch this summer for road building the eating house. for administer in^ flrst I, work. This will help some and it should aid to the little child who burned her hand on the nifiht of .Marrh 8th. leep our train crew busy. I~nstninht an old gentleman in the wait- Work has begun on the new $63.000.00 ing room offered to show us how to tle ~mst office buildlng here. The excavatinz an intricate knot in a rope for a nickel, n 1s done by steam shovel. The steam claiming it would make an excellent par- shovel nioved from Joplin to Aurora, via lor trick and establish our popularity at Frisco and, after doing the work here. parties and such. As we could see no ) MANUFACTURERS was sent to \Vest Plains, 310.. via Frisco. commercial possibilities and are already OF Rev. Savage, a former Frisco employe, quite proficient at wiggling our ears, we has been holding a revival at the wrrr unable to get interested in his prop- Ucthodist church here tile last month. osition. As and added incentive, he stat- Bill works for the Lord now as hnrd as ed that he had been getting fifty cents PLAIN AND FANCY BOXES he ever worked for the Frisco and Is il per clemonstration for the samc work in rery successful preacher. Quite a num- Oklahoma, whcrcupon we tried to srll him kr of oersons have confesqed faith in . 3 ticket, but were unsuccessful. G611 during these services. Rev. Savage Raloh hIilis reoorts that one of the Ilire8 in S~ringfleldand fonnerlp worked in the shops there. mail iruckers says he would like to have Hy. L. Schafermeyer Mr. 3. L. Copening. third trick oper- a lot of money. but wouldn't rare to he mr. has been going back and forth to ..I "malted-millionaire"~..~.~~-~- -Which reminds Locksmith and Machinist 1:epublic since bumplng in here, but us of the small boy who wanted to know rmted a house and is movlng to Aurora. the fare to "Ft. work^". Texas. and the Safes Opened and Repaired Mr. H. A. Garner, conductor of Fox't rnan who had us looking for "Green Fiotl, Is relieving JIr. Geo. R. Thrall for Eowl", IQ-., when he mcant Bowling 408-10 N. 3rd St. I few days. Green. St. Louis, Mo. MAin 0245 :,n. 0.N. Keeling, wife of branch ser- 'inn foreman. was stricken with paralysis NORTH SIDE SIDELIGHTS February lath, and is. in a serious con- T3:hIF:RY H.\GUEWOOD, Kelm-ter I,:ition, but we are glad to report she is -- 1 JEFFERSOS 0411 JEFFERSOS 0415 1 ,-,i~roving. Mr. and Nrs. Keeling's childrcn camc. liugll Liakrr. who lor the past seven Then 311% Keeling was flrst stricken, years has been secretary to the general ;ht have all returned to their homes. foreman here, has been placed in a yo- I Becht Laundry Co Mrs. P. G. Whlte. sister of Operator sition in the master mechanic's office at We ~~ecia~izein L R. Dornn. in the Ozark Hospital at Sherman. Texas. Mr. Baker has many I Aurora for an o~erationfor goitre. is re- friends here who regret to sce him leave ~arnii~Laundry :~rtrtldoing fine. and hope to have him back with us somc n'm, 31. Doran, former operator for the time In the near future. Mr. Baker wa.: 330 1- 1 1 Bell Av. St. Louis Fiim, but now working for Brown- displaccd b>- Carl Kieser, who was for- I IMPORTED PRECISION DRAWING SET Specially Priced at

' A 0- REGULAR $35.00 VALUE I I &inch Swedish Pen Intermediate Size Campam Box 4 %-inch Bow Pencil HERE IS 4 !6-inch Ruling Pen 6-inch Cornpaaa with part. 4%-inch Bow Pen WHAT YOU GET [ 51/rinch Ruling Pen &inch Divider Silver Gnter Pen Key and Lead Box Drop Spring BOWPen and Pencil 4 X-inch Center Screw Divider Genuine Flexible Leather Caae , For Finest Quality and Prompt Service in BIue Printing, Phone CHestnut 5700. We Call for and Deliver. 11, 1819 OLIVE ST. A. S. ALOE COD ST. LOUIS, Mo.

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>re1 due to the %-cent fare. Some last week-a few flakes of snow and a return trlp she stopped at Springfleld. mans report as high as 100 per cent crlsp wlnd but It didn't last long. 310.. to attend the bowling tournament. .*rease since February 1. Colonel Jonah has announced that 'our Alr. LeFevre is an ardent bowler. Ctthinks the height of anticipa- new Union Depot will be opened formally Mr. G. I. Alexander, boiler foreman, ,n is: An exrra operator 20 deep on in April. We are looking forward to Is suflering from a severe attack of rheu- v board, bidding on a good agency. having a lot of visitors in Tulsa that matism, and as soon as he is able to I blr. Kilpatrick, agent at Falrland, off day and hope many of our Frisco friends he UP uvill take a course of baths at -.day attending an agents' meetlng will jofn us on that occasion. Claremore. 1 Springfield. Extra operator Bobbitt Business sccms to be on the mend anrl Clerks in the master mechanic's office -:laving. everybody Is anxiously looking forward are suffcrin~from blistered hands and 1 Taken from the Tulsa Tribune Ales to the time when we will show real In- aching backs due to spending their noon 'Xxrch 10, 1915: "A Mallet compound creases in both our freight and passen- hours wlth hoes and rakes on the flower -Irs. W. F. ICraflt. wife of secretary -!nt ro send in an item or two oc- to master mechanic, and children, visited 1!~1onally,you may address them to me L. .\. JIACK and AMELIA KALT, wlth her parents and other relatives rc- :r? Box 2145, Tulsa. Okla. Thanks. Rcportcrs cently. Mr. William Bow, marhinist. Is now Mr. Whalen. genial representative of in the Morningside hospital for trcat- the fuel department, was a Tulsa visltor ment. He has not been working for some 40th AND 43rd TRACK DIVISION recently. time but is reported to be improving. SAPULPA, OKLA. 3Iiss Myrtle E. McConnell, distribution Mr. L. H. McCann, flremnn. is off duty clerk, spent the 21st of February at hcr on account of illness of his wife. home In Edmond. Oklahoma. Mr. L. L. Hinch, engineer. Is off on J. A. JIacMILLAN, Reporter Mrs. Henry Schroeder, wlfe of car in- account of illness. He has been In poor snector. visited relatives and friends at health for some time but is improving. Ilack Carrelly, water service repair- Q'uincy. Kansas, recently. AIr. H. C. Price, machinist, is off duty -In, was called to Chicago account the Mrs. B. G. Gamble, wife of master on account of illness. Men death of his brother. mechanic at Memphis. Tennessee, return- We are very sorry to losc our fellow Harry Hahn, Jr., Is now recovering ing from a trip to Shawnee. Oklahoma. worker, Mr. J. M. Mulhkll. (engineer) '-m an attack of double pneumonia and vlsited Mr. and Xrs. G. I. Alexander. who was pcnsloned on the sixth of mnts to thank all the divislon ofPi- boller foreman and wife. Her daughter, March. Mr. Mulhall wlll be on Ills run iln who asked the englneers to use Miss Elolse Gamble. is attending school on 111 and 112 untll March 31st. iier whistle as llttle as possible while at Shawnee. Mr. E. W. Brown. flreman. is ob on wing his house, and the englneers who Mr. Joe Kay. staybolt inspector. re- account of slckness. iponded so well. turned to work >Iarch 4 after a siege of Mr. Blair Flegal. machinist, who has Fellx Arnold is rcllevlng Ross Ward illness. bren llvlng at Roswell, New Mexico, for - Sectlon G-23. Verdlarls. Mr. Ward Mrs. C. G. LeFevre, wife of electrician hls health. Is visiting friends and rcla- &ned to take up faFming. foreman, returned from a vlsit to her tives at Tulsa and Sapulpa. His wlfe The system steel bridge gang recently daughtcr at Elkhart, Indlana. On her accompanied hlm. t the steel glrdcr for the underpass .I U. 9. Highway 53, nnd the work is ;o@essing rapid1y. The underpass is par Platter, close to the Texas state Ine. The steel brldge over the Canadian her near Tuttle. Okla.. is recelrlng a Dispatcher IVW mat of palnt. Vork on the new unlon statlon at hlsa is progressing rapidly, and It won't be long now." tells how to get TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT TULSA, OKLA. MARGERY O'BRIEN, Reporter The Frisco Ladles' Club held their real smoking .pnthly meetlng February 19 wlth an 'don of ofllcers ; Mrs. George Glad- a being electccl as presldent, Mrs. Teg- .retiring ; Goldle Workman of the local reight offlce was selected treasurer and Irs. Earl Head. wife of claim agent. ~retary. Aftcr short buslness meeting pleasure nd the election of oflicers the ladies rtcrtained with a brldge party. Re- mhments were served and all had a W.H. Kerrigan is a veteran railroad man ir~tlme. and a veteran Edgeworth smoker, too. ?tr. R. W. Berry, freight and passen- ur solicitor, was conflned to hls bed for Mr. Kerrigan is Dispatcher at the Ran- -\,era1 days account of havlng a touch !the flu; other members of his family dolph Street, Chicago, Terminal of the Arr also ill but we are glad to see he Illinois Central. 8 back on the job and that the rest of "I've ie folks are feeling all rlght agaln. smoked Edgeworth for a long time," he Edgeworth ir a blend of Xr. W. L. Pendlcton. travellng freight says, "and get real pleasure out of it" fine old burleys. with its nd passenger agent. was also off for a natural savor insured by i~ days due to slckness. He has now So if you would get the greatest plea- ?lamed to duty and Is looking better. Edgeworth's distinctive 31r. and Mrs. Rainey have moved into sure out of smoking, try Edgeworth. It's eleventh process. Buy neir new home on the north slde. for sale everywhere. or, for generous twoEdgeworth forms -"Ready&& anywhere in We are enjoylng real sprlng weather I ~dsa-we had our winter one day free sample, address: Lams & Bro. CO., bed" and "PIU~ Slice."All 108 S. 22d Street, Richmond,Va. sizes.to pound 154 pocket humidor package tin. Ehaffee Building & Loan Ass'n Authorized Capital $2,000,000.00 I ORGANIZED 1909 BY FRIBCO EMPLOYES I EDGEWORTH 6%' Dividends on Full Pald Stock ( SMOKING TOBACCO Page 54

TRAFFIC MANAGER'S OFFICE In W. K. Henderson's talks. but by per- S. R. James, swltchman, is absent f:. sonal solicitation among friends. duty account illness. OKLAHOMA CITY J. B. Stedman, switchman. Is in ? OFFICE OF GENERAL AGENT Louis Hospital account illness. .:; LI;CILLE BATTERN. Reporter Harold M. Offield and Earl Ben~on,1. -' OKMULGEE, OKLA. clerks, are absent from duty aw:-' illness. We hope to report all 11 We are sorry to report our rhlef clerk, THELMA I. COEB. Reporter back next month. A. W. Harrison Dasscd awav at his home It is with regret that we report I here at 9:20 a: m., sunday, March 1, after an illness of four days with pneu- JIrs. J. E. King went to Tulsa March death of Mr. James T. Brant. mnaltehn. - 10 for treatment of injuries sustainr:tl who passed away at his home in 5. monia. His remains were- taken tb his 17. old home in San Marcos. Texas, for ln- in an automobile accident scveral months pulpa. February account pneumm ternlent. Mr. Harrison entered the serv- ago. His funeral was conducted at hrir ice April 1, 1922 and was 42 years old JIr. G. -4. Brunclidge, gcneral agent, at- Landrlth Funeral Parlors February I at the time of his death. He leaves a tended the general traffic meeting held Nr. Brant wiU be greatly mlseed b- wife, two sisters and a host of friencls in the assembly rooms of the Frlsco those with whom he worked for so III::~ to mourn his untimely passlng. Euilding at Sprinnflelcl, JIarch 11. years. Our sympathy is extended to R. 0. How 311.. H. T. Wood. chief cle~k,and fam- Mrs. C. W. Collins was called to 1's % kins, assistant general agent and wife, ily. spent the waeli-end of JIarch 13 in pus Christi. Texas, account the am!, in the loss of Mrs. Hopklns' father, who Saaakwa vlsitlng relatives. illness of her slster. dled at the age of 86. February 28. at 3llss Helen T~onc,blll clerk at Okmul- Lawson. >lissouri. Her mother is now gec. Is 111 at her home in SapulpR. rcsiding with Mr. and Mrs. Hgpkins. The Frlsco Employes have arranged RIVER DIVISION Also extend our sympathy to Dewcy for a booth in the exposition to be held I ;tt Okmulgee March 23 to 27, inclusive. Hickox, soli~ltingfreight and passenger TRAINMASTER'S OFFICE AND agcnt. In the loss of his uncle who was Our popular flsherman. Mr. Virzll killed in an accident Hamh It. Rikard. has maintained a very noticcable LOCAL FREIGHT HOUSE Miss May Nee Cerveny. formerly cot- silence since his last flshing trip. CHAFFEE, MO. ton clerk, this oflice. whlch position was Lake Okmulgee is very bcautlful with abolished as of February 1. is now with early spring flowers and green tree tom. T. W. Bennett. traPPic manager, Clew- We will hxvc to gct our plcnlc ~rounils ILA COOK. Repbrter land, Ohio. Although we hated to losc in good shape again and use it more often now that spring is here. Miss Cerveny we all Join in wishing her Mr. and Xrs. Herman Martlnle are I every success and happiness in her new Mrs. A. T. Ekstrom has rrturncrl from proud owners of a new Ford coupe. surraundings and Peel sure Mr. Bennett several week's \.isit in San Antonio w~th Mr. and Mrs V. E. Hopkins and - wlll be very proud of her. hrr son, Mr. Lco Rkstl'om. nn

death~ of thcir brother. Leslie Ross. Arnold Niemcyer and grandmother. MINERS and SHIPPERS MARGUERITE HEFREN. Reporter XIrs. J. S. Gee, returned to their home of in West Tulsa after spending some time TULSA CHIEF (Blturnlnor) , I A disgusting look was seen on Guy vlsitlng relatives in Mt. Vernon, Mis- and Miller's face when he discovered that souri. someone needed a tire and helped them- Harold Yeargain. former store room POTEAU CHI EF (Sernl-Anthr.) selves to the spare on hls Chevie. It employe. was a vlsitor in our depart- COALS has been SUKKested that he emolov a ment February 26. guard to keep-from losing tlres an& rc- Thos. H. Woolscy, returned to work Mlnes Located at ceiving red tags. ?darch 2 after having been absent sev- TULSA and POTEAU, OKLA. Our flsherman. Leo Brown. has ~ottcn eral days on account of sickness. Miss Janice Coffer, stenographer, spent WHEN IN THE MARK€? FOR out the reel and rod In preparation to COAL OF ANY GRADE I! making his debut as an early flsherman. March 6 and 7 with her mother and othcr relatives at Luther, Oklahoma. Call Phones: Resldencs 9681-0flm 11111 1 Mr. Brendel has gone back to the old OR WRITE US AT days-COURTING-havlng been a wit- 1 ness 111 a Frlsco case March 2 at Adn. OFFICE SUPT. TERMINALS TULSA, OKLA. R. I?. 1, Box M Oklahoma. Dan Renniek returned frortl Ochelata. WEST TULSA, OKLA. Oklahoma, Prom a week-end trip rejolc- ing. No flat tires. punctures or empty MISS EDNA A. WOODEN, Reporter gas tank, whlch. In his estlmation. Is a I record. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Chase report the Miss Ann Mitchell, at one tlme tem- birth of a little daunhter March 12. Peter Adamson Coal and porarily employed in thls bureau, was a C. D. Conner, swltchman. who has been recent vlsitor in this office. Ann Is now absent from duty for several weeks ac- employed as stenographer for the Cook count illness Is stlll unable to return to Mining Company Palnt and Varnlsh Com~anv. duty. Your reporter is coordinatl-ng In a move F. W, Warren, yardmaster, whom wc TULSA OKLAHOMA to run all busses and trucks off the reported last month In the St. Louls Hos- - - highways, not only by being Interested pltal, Is stlll unable to return home. Page 55

hesa OK his mother. This is the fourth Jlr. Ed. Forester, clerk, has been on Pearson, yard foreman at the Cape. Mr. ;7.ralulic stroke Nrs. Matthew has suf- the sick list the past few days, but at R. A. Pearson is employed in the relay of- :ml. this timc says he is beginning to feel Ace at Springfleld. P. 11. Howard, former conductor. has 0. K. again. Mr. and Mrs. Don Parr motored to : ne to thc Frisco Hospital - to take a qsd examination which will entitle him JIounds, Ill.. Sunday, where they visited CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO., wlth Xrs. Parr's sister. Xrs. F. J. Bandy. a +isability pension. Mr. Howard has b-sn ilnable to attend to hfs duties for 3Ir. J. T. Hulehan, ~eneralagent, has me time. INEZ LAIL. Reporter brben conflned to his home for several Ren Grieshaber has been off duty for a days with a severse attack of the flu. ';Wt while assisting the American Le- On March 5th the Employes' Club at It looks as if we halc reached the XI mernbcrs sign their bonus papers, this station sponsored a meeting at thc bottom of the so-called "depression" here I,? Court House hcre, at which time 311. and are now on the Way to better times. Vrr. R J. Robinson entertained on Geo. I. Mateson of the "Hello World" ra- dio station. Shreveport. La., made an ad- During the past week the Marquette Ce- hrch 17th. at her home on Third Street. ment Manufacturing Company have em- 4thb a dinncr brldge. The St. Patrlek's dress on trucks and busses. Precedlnq 1 ployed one hundred extra men to work tlnn were beautifully displayed in the JIr. 3Iateson's adclresp Mr. Fred Naeter. -im, the color scheme being carried out owner and editor of the Southeast Mis- on some improvements to their plant that sourian, talked on what the railroads will double their capacity. Also the In- Ir the delicious dinner and also the tal- ternatlonal Shoc Company. which has had I '*. meant to a community. Both talks were Urn. H. L. LaGrange and daughter. t,horoughly, enjoyed by everyone and wc only about one-half of their employes '!an7 Elizabeth, are frequent vlsitors at are sure dld a lot of good. working this wintcr, are now opening up h*. Frisco Hospital. Mr. LaGrange has JIr. R. A. Pcarson, of Springfleld, Mo.. and during the past week have put on ',+!?Iseriously ill and we hope he will has been visiting his father. Mr. J.. T. about seventy-flve to one hundred people. able to return home soon. Ye Scrlbe had the pleasure of a short viit with Misses JIaw Dailey and Leota friend in Kansas City, whlle enroute In m Colorado Springs. Also with ir~cnds in Fort Scott and Springfleld. Yr. and Nrs. E. J. Harrell have pur- hased a new Chevrolet sedan, sport nmrl~l ~iiiand Xi's. Charles Farrell motored lo Varianna, Ark., for a short vfsit with r. 'atives. - BLYTHEVILLE OFFICE

NARY FERRELL, Reporter

Via# Wilma Adrian. sister of Mrs. John F4ndexter.. visited ip Blytheville the week it Februad 22nd. I , Ur. >I. T. Moon. cashler. went to Xem- I% March 9th, to bring home his son- In-law, Cccll Lowe. who had been in the hnrpital therc for an operation. We wh SIP. Lowe a speedy recovery. hIr. E. F. Blomcver. aaent. was in %nphls Saturday, v.arch 7th. ' Mr. Carlock drove to Caruthersville F* night of March 9th to witncss the ~nnnal County Basketball Tournament. .;:ded his trlp was none too leasa ant as II* encountered the snow and windstorm ahlrh vislted thls viclnity on this date. Miss Martha Reynolds was dfsplaced -and now in red br Xi% Mary Ferrell as steno-clerk In rb frelght oRlce. Mlss Reynolds re- Ir-ned to her home at Hayti, No. She r'm to visit her brother and family ~t Marion. Ill.. In the near future : also mr'emplates making an automobile trip Iv Nevada. .Mo., to be accompanied by 1.7 mother. I Nr. L. P. Davis, 'formerly of this of- 9;c, but who is now working at Poplar hfl, JIo., was in to see us for a few mtn~~tesone morning recently. Was I +'led here account sickness in hls fam- ( ly. Ur. J. L Numma, who Is now assistant FILLER, RED wwlntendmt on the ChaRee Sub, was In Blytheville Monday. March 16th. for The new NO-OX-ID Filler in Red has met approval everywhere. t.is Rrst call. Mr. Sims, former asslst- In building freight ca.rs, its use is recommended as follows: iqt superintendent, has been transferred #o the Northern division. Sorry to see 1. Riveted joints and laps of underframes. %. Sims leave us, but we are mlghty :ad to have Mr. Mumma on thls end 2. Riveted joints and laps of sides and ends. .I the division. 3. Inside of body bolster construction. The writer vlslted at her home In Slkes- mn Sunday. March 15th. 4. Insidc of center sills and top and bottom of top cover plate. The Frisco Employes Club members ? Blytheville have bcen quite successful 5: Inside of side stakes, comer posts and braces, and side sheet t~ththeir basketball team recently, hav- splice plates. I" won a number of games. Mr. J. .L. Chapin. wife and small 6. All other inaccessible parts. , 'iachter vislted relatives in Hayti re- Information regarding recommended services on locomotives, ten- ders and passenger cars will be supplied gladly. Inquiry invited. ., . Our of the comes dawn,, aut at sympathy comes serrlce. I Dearborn Chemical Company 205 East 42nd Street. New York 310 So. Michigan Ale, Chicago ht. 1. Forsfer, Funeral Home Friuo W~Iding,St. Louir No. 918-920 ~rdoklynAvo. Offices in All Principal Cities K4WSAS CITY. M0. GRand 0336 , Page 56

SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE Cy Stephms spent a recent week-end Sevcral Chaffcc people attcmlctl I' CHAFFEE, MO. at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, visiting rela- meetlnq of the Hayti Frlsro Einplo: tives and friends. Club Februarv 16 at whlch Geor: ' ANNA GOLDEN. Reporter 3Iiss Ila Cook, who has been in Colo- Matson and ' Carl m end en on- of f rado the past flve months for her health, KWRH "Hello World" stan were sp 7.. has returned to town very much im- ers. Those from the ChafEw rnech'~nl Mrs. I(. G. Gamble. of JIcmphis. Tcnn.. proved. Miss Cook will resume her du- department present were Mcnsrs. I:. has been thc guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dean ties as stenographer in the office about Nlxon. B. Fowler. George SIcKenna. J. I Underwood for a few clays. the flrst of April. Crippen and R. T. Ahlsted. 3Ir. C. K. Sims, assistant superintend- Miss Louise Weidman, who has been Car Carpenter Elisha Crunibawh . ent, has been transferred to Fort Scott. fllllng Xllss Cook's vacancy is not sure turned to work 3Iarch 9 alter h61n.r " Kans., and wlll move his famlly to that where she will be located next. but says for .some tlme account of sicknw. ' point in the near future. The Sims' have she would prefer the south as she don't Mr. L. Weiss of the water enrim.:. made many friends while residing irt like otlr cold weather. ntaff, paid u short vlslt to the mvrl..-. Chaffee who regret to see them leave. We don't like cold weather either, but ical prcmlses Xarch 6. Mr. E. P. Olson of Hugo, Okla., will flll sirns of spring are showing up every Boilermaker Claud FVills of H.,- the vacancv made bv Mr. Sims' transfw. day, and it won't be long now until the lookcd over the Chaffee ahop Narc?, ! Mrs. Frank ~orgak.Sr., anrl grandson. flsh and n~osauitosstart to blte. Fire Insurancc Inspector J. L. Kit,... Frank, have been visiting with relatives Xr. T. J. '~ween~yfrom Fort Scott made his periodical check of the pr8lr.r In Vlenna. Ill. was a recent visltor to our offlce. We at Chaffee March 12 and March 13 31. F. Gesi has been vlslting with his were sorry to hear of his wife befng ill h large crowd turned out to t . fathrr, who has been quite ill at his in a Cape Girarrleau hospital. and we Georae I. Matson and Carl Hcndewn ' home in Ste. Gcnevleve. Mo. slnccrely hope she has a speedy recov- the Employes' Club open meeting In t1 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fatchett have bem ery. Chaffee High School ~pmnasiurn &v' visitlng with relatives in St. Louis, Mo. Althou~hTom Leavitt Is cut off the 4. Mr. Matson was formerly a PI,,." Miss Nary Farrell. who hm for some payroll, he has been assisting the sec- representative of the Brotherhood of '3 . time been holding the position of nteno- tlon force with the flower beds for the way Clerks but resigned to take up t' clerk In the trainmaster's office at Chaf- office and station yard. Flowers are fight for motor truck and motor bus It.-, fee. is now with the aaent's- force at Tom's hobby. lation an a member of the KWKH -1 Blythcvflle. Ark. We now have another farmer wlth us. Mr. Matson brought out a numb ' The many Frisco friends of Mr. and W. J. Ferguson havlng purchased a farm polnts in hls talk which should hn'- Mrs. Barnev Forester of Sikeston. Mo.. south of town for an investment. a areat deal of food for thought !$r 1'. extend con&atulatlons upon the arrival Coy 3. Bynum was a vlsitor in Chaffee railway etnploges prcnent a-ell -* of a daughter, who has been named Ruth one clay recently. Coy's main conversa- the townspeople and taxpayers of C. Ann. Mr. Forester is traffic manager for tion was centered on his younq son, who city. the Scott County Blllling Company. he says is ~oln~to grow up to be a Messt-s. J. B. Whalen of the fuel wn! * Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McAllen have re- smart man like his dad. staff and J. C. Conley of Mr. Sur1.q' ,'- turned from a short visit with their son. Mr. George T. Matson, a speaker from flee visited us on AIawh 12. Nr. I. r Bert, in Muskogee. Okla. They report radio station KWKH. spoke in Chaffee Brekenfeld of Springfield was a callcr ,- Bert as looking nne and enjoying Okla- recently reeardlng the unfair competi- March 16. homa Ilfe very mlrch. tion from busses and trucks. Several Mm. G. 'A. Sample has been visitin,- from thls office attended the speaking. with her daughter. Marion, who Is at- tending Stephens College at Columbia. nh..... Miss Lorene Bollinaer took a vacation MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT of about a week during the last month CHAFF.EE, MO. and vislterl with friends in Decatur, Ill.. MAINTENANCE OF WAY DEPT, and St. Louis. Mo. R. E. RICE. Reporter Mr. A. N. Matthews was called to Ken FORT SCOTT, KAN. sas City recently, account the illness of A nice crowd gathered at the hall of his mother. St. Ambrose Srhool to enjoy the full eve- BERNICE HEINBACH. Regorter Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Sims have had an nlng's entertainment presented by Miss their guest for several days. Mr. Slm's Martha C. Moorc of St. Louis on March Mr. Pat Williams was assign4 to '' mother. 3. Other numbers on the program were positlon of section forrnian on Sec!lta '. Cleatus Price. formerly Ale clerk at a chalk talk and offerings by the Girls' 8 at Cherokee. I

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Mence Riddlr was assi~nedto ~osi- turn it loose in the office, Mr. Baker agent, Arkansas City, called at the of- n of sectlon foreman oh tempokiry was delegated to be chief executioner. fice between trains, enroute to Spring- mmcy at F-48, Ellsworth. March 16th. He must have made quite a ceremony field to attend meeting in interest of Floyd Temple was assigned to position of it, as he left the office with waste solicitation. Mr. E. F. Tillman, gen- wtion foreman on Section H-5 at basket and mousc and was gone for eral live stock agent, was also a visi- xter Sprlngs. effective JIarch 3rd. some time. tor, Mr. Burgess, system chairman of Iwin Lowe was assianed to temoorarv We have had a numher of visitors shop crafts, visited the shops on the 4ion 01 aection foreman on ~ectioil this month. Mr. J. B. Hilton, industrial ninth. 1 at Fort Scott, whlle regular fore- commissioner, was here from St'. Louis. ;\Ire H. E. JIorris attended meetings ?, Carlson. Is off duty, due to injury. and he and Mr. H. E. XIorris, assistant in St. Louis and Sl~ringlieldthis month. ). A. Bayless, section foreman. Section general freight and passenger agent, He also attended several bus hearinas- 13 at Parsons, has been off duty since made a business triu to Lvons.- -~~ in Topeka. wd)er 24. 1930. due to hrart troublr. Nr. E. G. Baker, assistant general Glad to have our grnial messenger lhonlas Shyrock was assigned to pod- freight and passenger agent, was here boy, Lee Stinson, back on duty Satur- n of section foreman. Srction 31-9 at from Kansas City. Mr. J. H. Constant, days. mmkee. Kans.. effective March 9th. agent. Winfield, and Nr. H. R. Smyer, JIr. C. H. Cuwles. agent, Latham, and 1 C, KnowIes was assigned to position section foreman, Section F-34, chlta Yards, effective March 16th. Iccident Prevention and Better Sew- meetlng was held at Fort Scott nday, March lGth, and all road: sters and B&B foremen and water SPRINGFIELD ADVERTISERS rice foremen attended.

TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT KANSAS CITY, MO. Reyco Metal W. 4. YOUNG, Reporter One-Stop Service A High Grade CAST I Buslness for 3Iarch shows a decided wrd trend. If the last half of the IRON Adaptable for Firestone Tires, Tubes, nth equals the flrst, we should be Batteries, Brake Lining < to show quite a nice increase over RAILWAY CASTINGS t year. :. A. Scott has displaced "Herble" MANUFACTURED BT We Invite You to Open a adfield on Che telegraph job, iVr. Charge Account itt hails from Neodesha, Kans. Xel" Anderson's mother has bern ile ill. We hope for her speedy re- Reynolds cr): ' FIRESTONE Manufacturing Co. ONE-STOP SERVICE WICHITA, KANSAS SPRINGFIELD, MO. 610 St. Louis St. LOT4 L. WILLIAAIS, Reporter Phone 135 SPRINGFIELD, MO.

3ur few wlnter snowflaltes have melted ay: apricot trees are in full blossom: : Archer is putting out rose bushes and tatoes: Mr. Immele has planted a ( I C. W. VESTAL >Fry tree : lawns are being raked ; even- Optometrist ;s are clear and serene with a tang of SERVICE ICE COMPANY oke In the air: there is the whistle of I Eutern Junction. Fduo Rallrmy Glasses scientifically Fitted train, far off; an' I wanta go where SPRINGFIELD. Mo. We Ooerate Our OmGrinding - ! meadow larks sing-it must be I I heI WHOLESALE ONLY-CAR LOADS Plants 515 IizL now I do not recall anything W. E. OGSTON, President and Rea~urer Phone 45 Elks Arcade 're exciting happening in this office SPRINGFIELD, MO. in catching a mouse In the waste I I sket, not being quite able to make l jump out. After threatening: to

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Fe belleve In BEL'IPROCITY, to the extent of Public Utility managers and opera- hat we DO SOT DRIVE any of our cars rom the factory, BUT INSTEAD SHIP tors. We are a part of the organized THEY OVER THE FRISCO, HAVING SHIPPED lS0 carloads 1% 1929. effort to reach that ideal. itandard Motor Co. I Exclusive CHEVROLET DEALERS in Springfield Springfield Gas and Electric Company 188 St. Louis St., Sprlngfleld, Mo. Phone 974-975 Springfield Traction Company R THE PRICE OF A FOUR Yhy Drive a Four? president of the Sorth End Employes' main address at the open meeting of the Club, called a meeting of that club at club >larch 26. FORT SCOTT ADVERTISER! I Latham early in March, to which citi- Mr. H. E. Morris recently cnjoycd a r I zens of Latham were invited. Everv- visit from his ncphew, Jlr. George Wil- body turned out strong. Mr. H. &. lard of Fairfleld. Illinols. I understand We Flll Your Hospltrl Prc8eri~tlw Morris, Wichita, had prepared a very Fairfleld Is Mr. Morris' old home town. interesting address on the problem of There has recently been some rapid I The PRICHARD-BLATCHLEI I bus and truck comoetition, but was changing in clerks, viz: E. 31. Frey of unable to attend on account of an en- Joolin disolaced Rue1 Lester. vard clerk: DRUG COMPANY I gagement in Topeka and his address ester di&lacecl Dewey rye.-night yard The Rexalt Store was read by Mr. H. A. Baker. At- I clerk; Frye gave C. M. Steelesmith. Index tracted by the oyster supper in connec- clerk, a move; Steelesmith boosted E. H. S. W Cor. Main & Wall Phone I: tion with the meeting. H. A. Baker, and Pumphrey, general clerk at the freight FT. SCOTT. KAXS. F. W. Archer, soliciting freight and I passenger agents, and E. J. Irnmele. offlce. The frelght offlce force regret chief clerk, motored over from Wichita. losing "Eddie" but hope he is able to They reported the oyster soup fine and locate a position elsewhere on the Frisco. Mr. >I. >ISisson, nsslstant V- a royal welcome by the president of Mr. H. A. Baker, sollclting frelght and manager, of Springfleld, spent a the Latham Chamber of Commerce, and passenger agent, who was influential in Pittsburg whlle making. an in*p * only reason not being ~ivenkeys tn obtaining movement of Klwanis to meet- tour of the dlstrict. the city was account their having been inn in AIiami. Florida in May, became so Mr. A. A. Heady and Mr. T. E Br. lost. We wonder? Anyway, ir was a interested in the organization through his brakemen. were absent from work great meeting and conducive to a bet- contact wlth the various members, and era1 days on account of illness. ter understanding between the ra~lroad provlng so popular with them they were A number of Frlsco friends supr employes and patrons. unwilling to dlspense wlth hls "service Miss Ecla Nigh and JICss Hannah I 7 Geo. Patterson, car inspector, has a with a smile." that he now flnds himself at their home March 7 wlth a plrt. hard time gettlng to work on time a full-fledged Kiwanian. honor of their blrthclays. The hm. these mornings because of time spent Mr. Irnmele celebrated hls ?th birthday recelved a radio lam^ and rn?r?. in trying to get his new son to say on the 16th by attending the flght at rack as presents Prom -the group "da da". the Forum. Thomas Shurock of Joplln was re .- JIrs. C. S. Underwood. wife of Travel- L. L. (Stormy) Stevens. our most re- assigned to Section M-9 at Cherokn . ing Freight and Passenger Agent Un- ticent engineer. -recently broke lnto print will take charge of the new ewllv 1 derwood and Mrs. Lester Stevens, wife in the local newspaper by suggesting that once. of Engineer Stevens, attended the inasmuch as we observe so many special John AT. Stroud, travellnc pn= - White Shrine meeting in Seodesha. clays we observe one more to be known agent of the Rock Island at Kan.13 i recently. as "Courtesy Day" for the beneflt of was a busineus visitor here recenli Mrs. E. J. Immele evidently thought the downtrodden pedestrian versus I Kansas weather too mild so went to selflsh motorlsts. It seems that "Stormy" visit a sister near ~arthake,Missouri, has to dodge enough wild motorints clur- OFFICE OF MASTER MECHANIC where they have real snowdrifts! On ing hls day in the cab that it causes him the way to the train they got stalled considerable annoyance In having to do KANSAS CITY, MO. 1 in a snowdrift and missed the train. the same thing off duty. Our guess in causlng JIrs. Immele to be a clay late that these n~otoristswould be wllling to LEOTA FRIEND and MARY DAlL" in reaching .home and husband. < observc "Courtesy Day'' every day If Reporters The Spring movement of horses and "Storrnv" was civen the chance to lec- - mules to the southeast is exceptionally ture thkm personally on the subject ! Due to February being such a b 1 good, the Frisco having had sever+l The midnight oil iu about all burncd montl~.also due to the fact Xary r- special trains of llve stock to ;\Iemphls up, and I feel that it's time to eat. was absent from the office several lii:.- and the southeast. nursing a sore arm, results of a .- The White Eagle Reflnery at Au- pox scare and vacclnatlon-item? I. gusta is engaged in making quite an OFFICE DIVISION ACCOUNTANT this department were submitted Inn I enlargement to their ~lant-the Frisco for pnblication. enjoyTng a nice moveinent of material. FORT SCOTT, KAN. Sympathy is extended to Fr. A cylinder, which was consigned to Westerman of the store department ' them, being too large to move via St. VASHTI GRIMES. Reporter to the loss of his son, John TCP- Louis without being knocked down, aged 20 : also to Lee Taylor, chle! *'.. necessitated routing via Kansas City. T. J. Swecney and family. R. G. Lang- store department, In the loss of , One of the Bridgeport AIach~neCom- ston and family. L. B. Reed and Eunlce mother, Mrs. AI. C. Taylor. pany's buildings, formerly used by the Hagerman spent February 22 and 23 in Miss Minnie Kilcy of Fort n', - Stearman Aircraft Company, has re- Sprlngfleld. Vashtl Grimes in St. Louis Texas is the house guest of the !,[:. cently been leased to the Standard and >Iemphis and Bert TifPany motored Dailey at 300 East Arlnoor. Steel Mills and will operate as a rpll- to Lyons, Kans. Friends of Road Foreman Ermnflr.. ing mill. served exclusively by Fr~sco Ila Cook of Chaffee visited us March 5 will be happy to hear that his a. tracks. enroute from Colorado Springs where she My error: Mr. H. L. Bylerly here and spent the last flvc mo~~thsin search of now wishes everyone to know that he i health. Ila certainly looks flne and we is chief clerk and not car clerk. hope she continues to enjoy good health. STOMACH PAlN STOPPED A s~ecialmeetinr of the Wichita L. B. "Speedy" Reed was initiated lnto ~,Glo>&.--club wzs called for the People wlth stomach trouble who 11 n~nthof Narch, Mr.. W. L. Huggins, the Claire C. Harkey Post No. 25 of the trled nearly everpthlng, need not ~!tr Jr.. svstern chairman of the Booster American Leglon at Bronson, I

1 I,lmed jovial smile has somewhat ex- Mr. .3Ieidroth, who was master of cere- get it from Grandpa Berry, a daily romp ,?,led its usual broadness lately. We do monies. Our only regret is that,we were with the grandson is all that is necessary - 11 wonder, blr. Erlrnatinger is now not "among those present." to keep him fit and in trim. .,and dad. He tells us, he called a holi- Sunday. March 8. we happened to meet Yes. the weather man finally treated us r on February 7 an1d made a trip to another of our used to be Chaffee friends. to R Snow storm on March 6-a aenuine i~llzhoma City for the express purpose Bob Langston. and had the pleasure of snow storm-had to have a little snow if seeing his flrst and only grandchild. meeting the Missus. Bob is now in the you know for the sake of that coming lirrle Miss Maurine X tulvey. He also accounting department at Fort Scott. wheat crop. etc., and to clear the atmos- lit~sthe young lady passed inspection Those of this office who took advan- phere a little. In a snowball battle at . *-high and he has de,cided to keep her. tage of the double day holiday. February noon hour, Lucile Wittcr lost hcr purse P'. B. YcGaugh of the Tulsa office 22, were: Homer Shivers visited his containing her weekly allowance. and the wted blends in Kan!3as City. Sunday. mother in Ft. Smith, Ark. R. E. Breed- key to her apartment, and for some time lsirch 8. love attended to business In Memphis. nhc had visions of going hungry and We've heard of chasing rainbows but Mary Dailey visited home folks in Pierce spending the night In some snow bank. T rn Kehoe plays a lit ttie game all his City. Lucille Witter and Leota Friend but fortunately it was found by a Frisco om, called chasing thc boss. The story did. the circle trip. seeing Memphis, Chaf- employe and returned to her. .u? that a very dlst inguished looking fee and St. Louis. all via Frisco. ntleman called at ttle office and in- "All good things come to him who - Agnes Lynch of this office has been waits" was not spoken in vain, said W. iired for Mr. Skaggs. Mr. Skaggs at selected as reporter for the I~adies'Aux- 11 at time happcned to 13e at the far cor- J. Healy, yard engineer. Kansas City. n r of the yards. Ton1, without hesita- illary of the Sunnyland Club. r~fusingto interpret his remark, but we I n. volunteered his services, grabbed his Alonzo Finn attended court in Cape learn that Bill stole a march on his ,Iwb)- and proceeded at top speed to find Girardeau the first of the month. We're friends, ancl joined the benedicts on Jan- 16e boss. Finally Mr., Skaggs arrived just surmising, but our guess is that uary 28, his bride being Miss Marie t tho office and much to Tom's chagrin ~\lonzo still has a hankering for the Flanagan of Kansas City, and they are %R important visitor I:urned out to be River division and is always glad when n Insurance agent whc) Mr. Skaggs had duties call him back there so that he wen avoidlng for some time. The moral may have a visit with the old gang. 3 don't wuste your eff 'ort but get their Dr. Glenn W. Bcrrv. U. S. N.. who has ,l.fltlW. been stationed in folk, Va., for some ~vc;~bod~is Irlsh on the 17th of time. left on U. S. S. Langley March 10 Ymh. Even Bill Edwrarcls, the Scotch- for Panama. Dr. Berry Is the son of I The Peoples Bank n:m, sported the green tie this year. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Berry ancl a grad- Itm. R. E. Breedlovte was hostess to uate of Kansas City Western Dental Col- of ~~rin&ld,Missouri he? Frlday afternoon h'ridge club March Icge. Mrs. G. 1%'. Berry and small son, Glenn, Jr., came to Kansas City for a Happy to have had I[la Cook as guest visit with relatives before joining Mr. :wral days recently. Cook was home- Berry at his new location, -and as we WE APPRECIATE +ard bound, ChaRee, after spending six rwnths In Colorado Springs recuperat- YOUR BUSINESS In?, Seeing Ila last FSeptember on her rap to Colorado and again on her re- turn from Colorado, we ? now have hopes The American National Bank OUR MOTTO rhat she may some day aspire to the PARIS, TEXAS "Fat Lady" class. Cc )ok has certainly put on the pounds since last September. Capital, Surplus and Undivided COURTESY, FAIRNESS AND Have heard lots of nice things said Profits, $350,000.00 EFFICIENCY itout the banguet givcsn Mr. Thompson kt Chaffee on January 23, and want to FRISCO DEPOSITORY BANK lalie this means of pa ssing them on to UNION NATIONAL BANK SPRINGFIELD, MO. 3% Interest Paid on Savings Accounts 4% Interest Paid on Time Certificates LET THIS BANK BE THE EXECUTOR OF YOUR ESTATE ANK THAT ALWAYS RUNS STRONG FRISCO DEPOSITORY

Success;ful Banking SINCE 1873 I1 r- RESOURCES : Forty#one Million 'ORT WORTH NATIONAL BANK 11 FRISCO DEPOSITARY . - II Main at. Seventh Street UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY , lT.,*d - /I at home at 3919 Scarritt avenllc. They and now reports that it is in tip-top not overly proud oP their showing t 1 the have our sincere good wishes. (P. S.: condition. enjoyed the trip. We have so far ' i , St. What about the C4NDY. Bill. now that Irene Barbee, comptometer operator. unable to ascertain their exact stan knc we are wise?) was off March 14. Irene had the mis- as thcy are not inclined to discuss ITr. Ant1 we have had a birthday party, fortune of wrecking her auto. The Chcv- bitter details. However, it has been me! toethe writers. Lucile Witter and Ag- rolct smashed into a telephone post two mored that Mr. Medlock is planninr inj~ nes Lynch helped surprise Frances La- blocks from the office. Irene suffered open up a bowling school, as the t to deski at her home on the evening of a, cut on hcr hcnd and various other is srcatly in need of such an educal aft 3larch 7 (the llth really being her bruises. The Chevy was messed 111) Among our recent visitors was Col 8011 birthday, but the llth didn't conveniently pretty much. F. G. Jonah, who paid us a short vis' fail on Saturday). The party mas Mabel Lundauist workcd Ircnc's oosi- February 16. tor planned and carricd out by Frances' tion while she bas off. Frank Clark, crossing watchn wa mother ancl boy friend, Jack. who left Ed Kelley, bill clerk. was also off on Eighth street. returned March 11 li ru2 nothing undone for the entertainment March 14, due to sickness of his mother. the St. Louis Hospital. where he had h we of x crowd of 22. 311's. Keiley suffered a stroke, which we ill for two weeks. We are -eiad to knq Course. vou heard about the Sccond sincerely hope will not provc fatal. Mr. Clark back on the job. 1ri1 Annual ~r'iscoBowling Tournament in Mr. Hayes, traveling freight claim r No Springfield February 22 ! And those two juster from Mr. McCormack's oG atc teams we ~entproudly to the front- OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT Springfleld, attended the Accident f the Frisco Lines team of the Kansas City TERMINALS vention Meeting held in Mr. Skat a. i! Railway League, headed by Captain Med- KANSAS CITY, MO. office ~ebruary18. to lock, and the Larke Smith team of thr? Ralph Binnkc, yard clerk, appearel dei Industrial League of Kansas City. Kan- I sas, headed by Timekeeper Edwards. TOM KEHOE. Reporter =': Well, they did not disappoint us. as Walt Judging from the interest shown l'e- sw returned wlth a check for $2.06, repre- cently In securing additional business. CHAIRS TABU re( sentng the fourth prize in the "Ail and from the number of traffic tips nu Events." which Bill says he continues to FlLISG CABJXETS STEEL FURSlTW carrv as evidence in case his ability as turned in, the business depression will a prize winner may be doubted. (Who surely soon be at an end. It seems that Edward Hickman and C. C. Phillips, in- RAILROAD SETTEES was it-- said soorts. u'ithout RIVALRY was naught?) dustry clerks, are having a sort of con- Just before closing our notes, we learn test among themselves. and are running :\t that Mr. Wm. L. Teeple passed away at "neck ancl neck" in the number of tilm hi! his home in Kansas City today (March turned in- 13) Mr. Teeple was employed as hos- Let's put the depression to an end, E. A. HOESCHER :: tler. Kansas City, before retirement .July And better business thus begin. hl 1 1429. We extend sympathy to Mrs. By dolng everything we know. OFFICE FURNITURE CO. T'ecple and family. To secure a traffic tip, or so. The Second Annual Frisco Bowling I El' We were pleawd to get a call Prom Tournament was held at Springfleld Fcb- al Xiss Ethel Mac? Koblnson who was visit- ruary 21 to 23. The following bowlers I~F:In Kansas City Xarch 7 and 8. Ethel V. Xiae is the daughter of engineer and represented Kansas City : Eclwarrls. I m Mr. Edwards, C. D. Markle. Alvin Moiinc, c:1 Mrs. R. J. Robinson of Chaffee and 1s N. J. Fracul, William Walsh, L. E. Le- at present attendlng Central College at 1108 Pine Street SAINT LOUlSl Fulton. wallen. "Boots" Abercrombie, John Big- Mr. Breedlove says, it is not that he elow. Walter Mediock and Ted Cava- is especially fond of eggs that he has naugh. Although they apparently were eaten so many lately. frled. boiled. poached, etc. etc.. but that his wife was luckv at bridge and brought homc a big baskct of eggs as prize.

I -' OFFICE OFGENERAL AGENT KANSAS CITY, MO. 1 IP MARK CASSIDY, Reporter Large Enough Ray Batchelder took advantage of the prevaillng low prices in automobiles and purchased a new Whippet sedan. Ray To Serve Any.. seems wcll pleased with the new car, but . I19 ., still drives the old Ford coupe. Ray Ruislnger made a trp to Des 11 ; Moines. Ia., over the week-end of March 7. Ray was pretty wlse, for he left just when we were having the flrst and worst Strong Enough , , i real snow of the season. Ollver Winchell, bill clerk, has been off quite a blt lately, due to the sickness of hls wife. However. she Is now feel- To Protect All .U ing much better and Ollvcr hopes for a complete and speedy recovery. j Harrv D. McCarthy, an employe at this 1 offlce tor the past six years, died March 11 after a long illness. He had been in the hospltal for several months before his demise, having worked here untli July Mercantile-Commerce 1 j 30. 1930. He was buried from Redemp- torist church on March 13. Bank and Trust Company Anna Xeyers. revislng bureau, took ad- Locust -Eighth- St.Charlcs vantage of the recent holiday to visit her St. Louis brother in El Reno, Okla. Ann figures a holiday is lost unless a trip is made. Herman Wilson, chief revising clerk. has been busy recoopering hls cabinet

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OKMULCEE. OKLAHOMA We appreciate your account. /The Central National Bank Capital and Surplus $350,000.00 1 I Pngc 61

in job March 13 after a sojourn in the A St. Patrick's Dance was held by t'h~ Glad to be able to report Engineer I Lauls Hospital. We are glad to Sunnyland Club at Winter Garden Ball Sick \Valker baclc to work after a now that he is feeling very much better. Room. March 17. A good crow'd at- forced absence of about four months I: Blanke reports that Mike Mullane. tended, and a pleasant time enjoyed account of an operation. But for Fri- cheer, is rapidly recovering from a11 by all present. day the 13th, he would have reported Ihrv to hls foot. Mr. Mullnne esnert.; We were honored on March 15 by a one day sooner. ;t~e'hackan the job in the near f"turc visit from D. H. Swindell, former Agent 0. C. Miller attended the meet- Rrr belna in St. Louis Hospital for secretary. who drove down to the of- ing of agents at Springfleld during the 3.ne time- fice in a brand new shiny Durant. Mr. middle of March and reported havlng Swindell is now working for the Sin- had a fine meeting from whlch they Afler working second trick in OX office clair Oil & Refining Company. Kansa. received manv valuable pointers along $r a short time. Thomas Orr, operator. City. different linek. IS successful in being returned Feb- raw 23 to his old job at Ruhler. \Ve PTP sorry to see JIr. Orr leave, but OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT nns he is happy to be baclc with his FORT SCOTT, KANS. .lends at Ruhlet-. 'iVe welcome Rex I~nreto our midst as second trick ouer- mr. MISS k!T..-\SCHi% RICII. Swope and wife and children lc was accompanied to St. Louis by have returned from Topeka, Kansas. lrs. Westerman. Mr. Westerman is AIrs J T. Cnwfield. wife of brakeman. oreman~.. in the store denartment. hL~.retu&G ffimbewey okla. Mrs. keorge Kayloi.. 'wife of yard Lace Johnston, ticket )clerk-cashier, hk, wna called to Joplin, Mo., March was taken suddenly ill March 9th. Mr. . account of illness of her mother. ...Tohnston .....---~- suffered a sliaht stroke. I "Watch, Ye hope Mrs. Kaylor's mother will Second trick ticket cierlc DT A. Stevens :nnn recover. is relieving Mr. Johnston: Earl Hamm \Ira. John Granland, wife of section work in^ as third trlck clerk in lace I old boy, I've got the !.ihorer. Is visiting relatives in Hous- of Mr. Stevens. iw. Texas. W. H. Bevans and E. 4. Miller were Re are glad to welcome Eugene in S~ringfield.March llth, on company for you now!" i'vler back on the job as trucker at business; pin hedal e. Mrs. Florence Bates was called to I' 11. Ward, retired conductor. was St. Louis account the death of her :.!rased from Veterans' hospital at Los brother. HAVEyou been fiddling and fooling ,.nyeleu March 2nd, after undergoing Gay L. Walker has been assigned to delicite operation on his eyes. Mr. position of night clerk at Columbus, around for the right chain to go !';,~rdhad been practically blind, but Kansas. with your watch? Do you want one .frm the operation his sight was par- An unloadiiig chute has been in- that's dependable - able to stand .1;11y restored. His home is now in stalled at Godfrey station, south of the Ion. California. city. for use of stock shippers in that bad weather, extra duty, oil and ricinlt). grease? You want a Simmons Chain! We are sorry to learn that because Mrs. George Scott and Miss Blanche af serious illness. J. P. Smith, switch- Rickncll were recent vlsitors in Kansas Engineman G. A. Swinton, who man, was sent to St. Louls hospital, ".... ![vch 10. We wish him a speedy .re- LLL). has just pulled the Twentieth Cen- Mrs. T. k'. Manning has arrived in tury t ..very. Fort Scot't, liavin- moved from Spring- into La Salle Street Station, Mr. and Afrx. J. E. Welsh are plan- field. She wlll make her future home Chicago, knows that his watch and * wt~i. to make a trip to San Francisco at this point. a Simmons Chain make a good crew. he near future. We wish them a Miss Laura Clark substituted one :, vasant journey. day for JIias Teresa Baylesx, in the Tough and sturdy, built for day-in {IT] Jlarch 15, Mr. John Clark, retired office of assiltant ~uparintendents and day-out handling, and not afraid ,:~~nsingflagman, formerly konductor. Clan and Payne. of dust, cinders, or grime! Simmons ws sent to St. Louis hospital account .,! illness. Mr. Clark was one of the makes a wide variety of patterns, in ::st l~ensioners on the Frisco. We TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT all standard stylcs, with special at- !~npethe next report from him will be NORTHERN DIVISION tention given to railroad men's :,rorable. 3Ir. William L. Teeple, 72 years of NEODESHA, KANS. chains with different railroad em- hostler died the morning blems. Reasonable prices. Simmons On behalf of the superin- MISS GLADYS ROTH, Reporter also makes Wrist-watch Bracelets, ~vndentof terminals oflice, we wish to Friendship Bracelets, Necklaces and .rpress our deepest sympathy to his 3liss Opal Moore of Cherryvale spent lamily. the week-end recently wlth Miss AIar- Ear-drops - splendid for gifts. See Mr. and Mrs. G,A. Davis mode a trip garet Harris, daughter of roadmaster your watch inspector. R. F. Simmons *o Fairmount. \V. Va., March 15, to G. C. Harris. Co., Attleboro, mass. ,(.it Nrs. Davis' sister who is very ill. Conductor Bert NcCoy, who for some Yr. Davis is assistant general yard- time has been worklng on the Cherry- mler. vale switch engine has bid in job on Re are pleased to learn that Frank the local between Joplin and Neodesha. 1 Splulding. switchman, was able to re- Mrs. J. H. Watson. wife of special Simmons Chains iurn to work March 15, after being agent. at Cherryvale, is reported as for two weeks with the influenza. getting: along nicely after a serious ill- rpon the retirement: :of Paul Cun- ness, at which time she was confined njnrham as pllot. Mr.' Charles Cupp to her bed at the home of their son. The swivel says 11.1s asslgned the positlon, March 1% J. Allen Watson at Wichita. Page 62

C. S. Underwood of the traffic de- Mr. J. F. Lee, trainmaster,,was forced were record crowds at all rodeo per partment at Wichita spent a few days to lay off a few days on account of slck- formances this year. here recently in connection with the ness. We think "You're Drivin' Me Cran"' traffic survey that is now under pro- Nr. T. F. Jones, roadmaster. was called would be an appropriate theme song hr gress. to Richland. Mo., on account of the seri- the month of March (having reference, \?Tell, we have certainly been having ous illness of his mother. of course. to the wind). Personalls. 1 wonderful sprlng weather and from all prefer ~pril. reports our "Anglers" are just about "Full of whims surprising: to break loose and belleve before many Smiling, weeping, clay and night, days we will be hearing all kinds of Keeps the folks surmising. fish stories-just a boat. a hook and I TEXAS LINES Yet her tears are not of woe. line and ~atience-and then. Of course I Nor are thcy of sadness. we nevei- doubt the fish tales as t.6 For her weeping makes things grow." length, etc. TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT Pardon the poetry-but this is abuut FORT WORTH, TEXAS the season of year to start quoting. and Fort Scott have changed. Gene Parsons and Bradford CORYLYNE PLEDGE, Reporter STORES DEPARTWENT going back to the M0nett board and SHERMAN, TEXAS Afton-Sub men taklng the rnns. Hello everybody ! Recently heard someone say "I bid Certainly feels great to be back in IVA SEWELL. Reporter flve Spades" and ln simmering It down - found there had been a bridge game the Frisco family after my rest. during and the ladles beat the gentlemen. which time ye scribe gained fifteen (much L. McAlillan, chief clerk In thla offfcc, which was not as it should have been needed) pounds, on a diet of frlcd is a patient at the \\'ikon N. Jonea Hc,- according to the thouphts of men- chicken, squirrel. Ash, birds, pork saus- pita1 at present. We wish for hlm !, presume-that luck was jusr against age and what have you. Learned to quick recovery so hc can soon be at !I>- hit a tin can with a twenty-two target desk again. them.. ~ ~--. Brakeman R. D. Doty and wife mo- and ride a trick horscthe can has to Mrs. J. AT. Honaker, wife of account. tored to Joplin and spent the week- be pretty close and the horse has to be ant in this office, and Mrs. Joe BVuc end recently, with Mr. Doty's parents. -well, not too tricky. wife of electrician, were nicmbers of ! Our cashier, Geo. ~arblh,who for Frank Hubert was on the slck list party of ladies who vlslted in Dnll3:. sometime past has insisted that a pie several days recently but is now able to Texas, February 10. eat his usual six mcals per day so we 11 supper be given, sponsored by the Em- Several changes have taken place ployes' Club. was presented with a think he will soon be back to normal. the master mechanic's offlce this rnont'. miniature pie at a recent soclal gath- Mr. C. Crawford, our able agent at Mr. Baker of Springfield bld in s:?ct ering, which had been sold to the Bracly, informs us he has a Ash story job, which was made vacant when I1.w ladies present, with the understanding which he is going to send in soon. He ald Anderson went to Springneld. CI?' that they were to be privileged to eat has bcen promising us thls story for some Ford was working on the job temporarllj. it with the best looking man present. time and says the delay 1s due to the Clyde replaced Lee McDuiYle. shop P Hence 311'. Harbin'helped eat the pie. necessity of having a picture to accom- countant. The mechanical timeke~p~r: Our clerk "Hank" who untll recently pany the story and he has at last found was brought to Sherman from F",: showed considerable ambltlon to be- this picture-so it should not be long Worth, so Willis Nelson came with It come a stenographer has now turned now. Jim Bell, laborer, made trip on tt. his ambitions to the telegraph and is Business conclitlons must have hit bot- supply cars this month. He enjoys thr- making noticeable progress as an tom whlle the writer was recuperating. trips very much. "outbound" man. for there is a noticeable upward trend We are going to have a brand nr* at the present and everywhere there !s smoke stack here. The old one aft a much more optimistic outlook. This leaning and was dangerous, so a'.s early spring weather puts new vlm anil necessary to cut it down. A cont~m' vigor into thlngs and has caused qulte gang 1s erecting the new stack and It a I WESTERN DIVISION I a bit of early buying. nearing completion.

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT V. P. & G. S. OFFICE ENID, OKLA. FORT WORTH, TEXAS

CAMPBELL & HICKS, Reporters MART BESS SNITH. Reporter North Amencan 1 Speaklng of antlques, or did I hear Resume of Frisco Employes' Club of anyone mentlon It, Conductor Mllls of Ft. Worth actlvltles slnce last issue of the KSW at Arkansas City turned In a magazlne: Splendld club meeting, March Frlsco swltch key that has been on duty 6, Southslde Masonlc Temple--record at- for 33 years, a record that will be hard to tendance of over 100. Snappy and en- equal. Mr. H. R. Smyer, the agent at tertainlng program of piano and vocal Arkansas City, sent the old key In to selections, acrobatic and tap dance num- TANK CARS exchange for a new one. It really should bers and a very fine talk on subject of be placed in a collection. trucks. and buises. Trafflc tips survey developed 67 tlps submitted for February. FOR LEASE We extend our sympathy to Jay Ralph. Report read by chalrman of Anance conl- BRB carpenter. and fanilly, on the loss mittee. Drawlng of attendance prize. of hls father, February 16th. at Los An- after whlch refreshments were served geles. Callf. and meetlng closed. Next meeting called News wilt leak out in spite of all pre- for April 2. caution taken to keep It secret. and we The various comrnlttees of the club are And through various channels that J. R. hard at work mapping out further plans CAR REPAIRS Duck, cashler-operator at Hobart, was for the club's actlvltles. married on Sunday. March 1st. We ex- Mrs. R. L. Trultt. wife of our super- tend our congratulatlons and wish for intendent FL&D claims. 1s recuperating OUR SPECIALTY them a long and happy life. from a major operatlon and has our very R. K. Hutcheson, telegraph-manager at best wishes for a speedy and complete Enld, 1s also something of a gardener, recovery. and just recently, whlle bulldlng a grape We are glad to report Conductor G. B. arbor, he had the mlsfortune to fall off Roe. who has been conAned to the hos- the scaffoldlng and sprain hls ankle se- pital for some tlme with a broken leg, SHOPS verely. He hobbled around hcre on a is able to be out again. crutch for several days, but is about back Col. F. G. Jonah of St. Louls vlslted CHICAGO, ILL. to normal now. our offlce March 16. COFFEYVILLE, Kd .NS. All quiet agaln in Cow Town. The We have had a llttle hard luck with WEST TULSA, OK'LA. our levermen taklng care of the Inter- stock show is over and from reports therc locking Plant at Enld. Flrst \V. A. West. rellef man, became violently 111 while on duty, necessary to operate on him that American Handle Company nlght. Just one week later A. D. Gatz. regular thlrd trlck man, became ill Manufacturers of GENERAL OFFlC whlle on duty and it was necessary to High-grade Hickory, Axe, Adze, operate on him wlthln Just a few hours. 327 South LaSalle SI both men sunerlng from ulcers of the Pick, Sledge, Hatchet, Hammer stomach. We are glad to report they and Railroad Tool Handles are maklng flne progress toward com- CHICAGO plete recovery and expect to be back on ( JONESBORO - ARKANSAS the job before long. mains were sent to Alabama City for phis : however, we are glad to hear Mrs. Helen Roberts, stenographer-clerk. -interment. Sympathy of the employes Meek is able to be home by. now. spent March 28 and 29 visiting wlth in Birmingham terminal is extended to friends in St. Louis. 1\10. the bereaved family. Sympathy is also extended to clerks OFFICE DIVISION ACCOUNTANT R. W. James, terminal accountant. J. G. Hughes and Bonnie Hughes in MEMPHIS, TENN. went to Atlanta, Ga.. February 26 on the death of their mother, who passed business. away on February 26. IONE SHEARIN. Rcportcr The Frisco Employes entertained with We are very sorry to report the seri- ous illness of J. H. D. Smith, agent at a dance at Roebuck Country Club Feb- 311,s. R. W. Olney recently returned ruary 17 and a good time was report& Bessemer, who is conflned to the hos- from a visit to Pensacola, ...... nitnl Mr. C. W. Skates and Mr. Tiirltmen by those who attended. Jack Drago. little son of W. .4. Dra- were visitors in the office March 6. J. 0. Hardin plans to spend Eant~r go, general yardmaster, had the mis- Sunday. Ipril 5, visiting in Memphia. fortune to fall and break his arm re- Mr. Purdy. traveling accountant of cently, however, the little fellow is the Illinois Central. was in the office two Tenn. Understand that JIr. Hardin post- doing nicely at this time. days. Mrs. J. C. Welch, wife of clerk, was It is unclcrstoocl that J. 0. Hardin was called to Miami, Fla.. last week ac- in Xti?mphis on March S. count of illness of a relative. Mrs. C. E. Rccd ancl sninll son have Mrs. C. J. Thompson. wife of assist- had the flu, but plad to report they havv ant to superintendent terminals, is both fulls rreovcrc.d. able to be out again after being con- If therc is anything in nims. sprinz Hned to her home for several days with mnst be here, for we saw the rod blr~l the flu. rrpresenterl by the dress our comptom- W. N. Drake, interchange clerk, is eter ogerato~wore a Pvw days ago. able to be back on l'he job after an 3Ir. and Mrs. Henlte haw been mak- illness of several days. ing plans to move into a cozy little E. A. Teed, superintendent terminals, bungalow nncl we were all looking for- attended a meeting in Syringfleld on ward to giving then1 a real house warm- March 11. ing, but we learned with regret today L. M. Westerhouse, general foreman, that Mr. Henke has becn transferred to suffered the loss of four wheels from the St. Louis office. i\lthough Mr. his automobile a few nights ago. Some Henlte has been hem only a short the. one stole the car, which was standing we will miss him and hope for him the in front of his residence, carried it a best of luck. short disrance away and removed all There was quite a bit of excitement four wheels. on the Frisco Rridge last weck when the whistle on No. 105 stuck. The train TRAIN MASTER'S OFFICE was S~OBBP~and while the men were trying to flx it. some woman living In AMORY, MISS. 3Iemphis near the bridge bncame excite11 and called the Menlphis police and flrc VIOLET GOLDSMITH, Reporter (lepartments. Another birthday rolled around for Xiss Francis Madden. daughter of En- one of the mcnibcrs of our office on thc gineer IvIadden at Anlory was niarried to 11th of Narch and during the noon hour Charlie Welch, yard clerk at East he was showered with many gifts froni Thomas, during the latter part of Feb. the different mcnibers. such as animal ruary. Miss Tommy T,ou Wakefleld of rrnrkers. candies and a firrat big red Carbon Hill was niarried to T. D. W>rgez. apple. Now Audle is tellin:: rverybody dispatcher at Aniory on March 1. Wc? thc date of his birthday. a11 congratulate these two couples and hope they will have many years of hap- piness. OFFICE TERMINAL ACCOUNTANT Conductor W. F. Jones is in the hos- BIRMINGHAM, ALA. pital at St. Louis ; we hope he will soon be able to return to u70rk. G. T. DI'hTl..\I', liwortc~ Mrs. H. R. Wade. wife of assistant - superintendent, spent srveral clays visit- .T. 0. Hardin. assistant bill and ing friends in St. Louis. voucher clerk, visitvrl in Jlernl~llis.Tenn., Mrs. C. W. Iierr. wife of storckceper. Sunday, March 8. spent several weeks in Oklahoma City visiting relatives. Mrs. J. H. Johnson (Doras Looney) of Birminghani sl~ent a few days in Amory visiting her mother, Mm. C. N. Looney. OFFICIAL FRISCO WATCH 4 Miss Kathryn Davis. daughter of Con- ductor C. 31. Davis, was home for a few INSPECTORS days from Bluc Xountain Collerc. ;\Ifsn IiRthrrine Reynolrls, daughter of Dilworth Jewelry Co ...... :...... Jasper, Ala. Engineer Reynolds, spent several cl~ys Haltom, G. W...... Ft. Worth, Texas

at home. She is attendine.... school~ - in ~pring%eld. We all regret the death of Conductor R. T. Glozier, who died suddenly on March 7. and offer our sincere sym~atlry to hls famils. 3fr. C:lozirr haci bcen In I St. Charles Hotel I the service -since July. 1907, and was ONE BLOCK FROM DEPOT belovcd by all his associates and Pricnds. Wc are GOrry to learn or the haid E. G. GRAMLIXG. Owner and Proprietor luck of Operator-Cashler S. T. Meek at European Plan Aliceville whose honsc anrl all furniture burned recently. nnil nt the same time CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Mrs. >leek was In the horpitul In Mem-

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Iponcd his birthday celebration ol' 3Iarril Wm. Marsh. clispatchcr, flrst trick. joyed the Washington Birthday holida:~ 13 to that time. 3Iemphis. has been ill with flu. He was in Hot Springs, Ark. out about ten days, but we are gla4 The Traffic Club of Nemphis gave a to report he has now returncrl to work. very delirhtful dinner dance at the I LOCAL FREIGHT OFFICE We are indeed sorry to report the Colonial Country Club the evening of MEMPHIS, TENN. drath of R. R. Lamkin, chief operator, February 21. Memphis relay office, on Sunday morn- .\uclrry Buchanan, little daughtcr of VlRGfNIh GRIFFIN. Reportcr ing. March 9. Xr. Lamkin has been in bad hcalth for the past year. The sym- traffic manager, is recovering from scar- pathy of thc otyice is extended to thc Irt fevcr. St. Patrick's Day. Xost all the fellow?i family. Mr. Lamkin was a general fa- Scveral of the boys around our place had on *reen shirts and ties. vorite with everyone around thr offioc hve that vcry prosperous look, having 1Irr. R. C. Scruggs, wife of espensc and will be sadly mlssetl. received, cashcd and spcnt the old bonus clerk, has fully recovered from a marl C. J. Andereck. clerk to trainmaster. check. dog bitc. was elected one of the rldegates to tlw On the vcr?; day wc were to have our Glad to report Mrs. George Barbce of Iirotherhood of Railway Clerks conven- Joncsboro, sister of Mrs. Lelia Lcnihan. cotton carnival parade. we had our only tion to bc held in lknver bc~inninxMa?: thy of rain, snow and sleet. stenomanher in this office. has im~rovcd 11. 1931. ;me and in now back at home. It was Betwccn thc income tas, community necessary that she be brought to Nem- fund drive, other daily drives and the in- rhis the morning of February 19 due to FREIGHT TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT vreased work am unable to obtain very ~llness. MEMPHIS, TENN. much news. F. L. Aikln and wife, cashier's clerk, Traveling Freight and Passenger )\gent vent February 22 and 23 in Pensacol%. KATE 3IASSIE. Reportcr 11. W. Donltin reports the splendid move- Miss Ethel Copeland, comptometer ment on car of flour, CB&Q 132614, from operator in revising bureau, spent Feb- Miss Betty Stewart. stenog~,apher,en- Crescent Flour 3Iillx. Denver, Colorado. ritarv 22 and 23 with her mothcr in ~priigneld. Mo. Jlr. Geor~eF. Xacgrcgor was a visitor in thls o~iceFchruary 23 and we are sorry it had to be on a holiday as It has been a long tme since some of us have swn hlm. J, A. Carrigan, bill clerk, entercd St. Joseph's Hospital February 24 account 8uIYcring with pleurisy, wherc he le- mained for a couple of weeks, and cvm though he 1s now at home it will be ssmie itmc before he is able to return to aark. A. V. Foster, chief clerk in revisins bureau, spent February 22 and 23 in Earlington, Ky., with his father, who has been quite ill for some time. Qulte a few in this office have been on the sick list recently: B. S. Linville, C. 31. Davis, ,Mrs. Lelia Lenihan, J. 11. firman, D. E. Creedcn and B. C. Scruc~a. - T.-E. Bagwell's mother from Townley, .$la., arrived for a visit on February 138. She Is now visitlna a daughter fn TY- mnxa. Ark.. and will return to see hlm RAILWAY EXCHANGE for a rkw days before going home. J. F. Wright, chief bill clerk, drove to Hoxie. Ark., nlght of February 28 for I a week-end vislt with hls children. Mrs. J. A. Ladd, wlfe of uncollected BUILDING rlerk, attended convention of the Worn- m's Beneflt Asnociation In Nashville, Tenn.. March 5. 6. 7 and 8. St. Louis It was with regret we lcarned of Mr. Roy Lamkin's death on March 8. Mr. Lamkin had been employed in :lie Rlsco telegraph department here for a number of years. W. F. Corkery. chief clerk. attended Our new home, and proud of it we convention of the Woodmen of the Torld In Nashville March 12 and 13. B. S. Linville, nipht chicf clerk. are. The latch string is out for all our rnlled to St. I.ouis Xarch 12 account ill- nvs of hls brother. His brother's wlfe a13 also ill but last report is they are friends and we want you all to come hth better. John Edward Ives. rrandson of J. A. Lndd, was unable to a'ttcnrl school week and see us soon. i,f March 9 account suffering wlth t!~e P. \Ir. Ramsey. team track clerk. left for SL Louis Sunday morninp. March 18, to enter the Frlsco hospital, but to R. C. HOBBS - - Presided P. S. "Sox" says EN allment. A. R. FATHMAN - Vice-Prer. I Glad to report Yra. I.0. Truitt. wife send your ,of personal injury claim a~ent,!s recov- C. H. HOBBS - - Vire-Pres. ) .ring nicely from a spell of menlngit~s. inquiries and I. C. ROWE - - Sec.-Trcas. orders lo SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE G. M. HANSON, Asst. Scc.-Tr. MEMPHIS, TENN. 1967 i E. J. STOCKING - Sales Mgr. BERTHA HARRIS, Reportcr

It reelns the bumping and changing Is ,ndlesa -Walter Allen, roadmaster'a 1 ,lark. Magnolia, was cli~placed by ' Thomas Maupin, Nr. Allen In turn dis- , placing Harry Martin, timekeeper, this office. 311.. Martin going to Pensacoln. E. HOBBS- WESTERN CO. Xary Virginia, daughter of R. Flem- Imp, clerk this office, is suffering with a mild case of scarlet fever. We hope I ?it will soon recover. Pagr 66 bllled on February 10, arrived AnlOl'Y, Cheese Co. of Kansas City. They are talk of a stock run putting the stock on Mlss., night of February 13. to make shipments in carload lots and the market in St. Louis the morning Is!. Ed Monroe, formerly speclal agent at less carload lots. lowing shipment. This run be a I!t. The frult In this territory is not yet tle earller than 232's present schedule Memphis, pald us a little visit thls month. hurt by the cold weather and a flne We should do all we can to encouraz He is now connected wlth the MISSOUF~ crop Is predicted. Everybody Is mak- shlpplng by rail. It seems the schedu!? Paciflc at Llttle Rock, Ark. ing a garden thls year. Live stock wlll Is all there is wrong wlth our live sto-li Mrs. Hubert F. Hastlngs, wife of So- be movlng In faster wlthln the next market business. Talk it up wlth the liri llcltlng freight and passenger agent, has month or slx weeks as the veal calves stock men and flnd out how they re;: been one of the sufferers from an attack will be ready for market. There Is some about it. of Influenza. but we are happy to hears she 1s much better.

WEST PLAINS, MO.

J. L. SKAGGS. Reporter

We were pald a call by a committee of two. composed of Messrs. C. B. Cell& ham and G. H. Wlndsor recently, who lntervlewed buslness men of this clty wlth a vlew of ascertalnlng why they were favorlng trucks Indead of the Frlsco. They were asslsted by Mr. Piper. local agent, and some valuable Informa- tion was obtained whlch will be dis- closed later. We local representatives are of course, famillar wlth the naturc of 'complaints being registered by thou.: favorlng truck transportation and how- ever Inconslstent thelr arguments may seem It Is up to UJ to offer them every inducement to return thcir buslness to us. Anticlpatlon of their needs. accom- modatlon beyond our reaulrements. serv- ice wlth a smile, and a welcome volce over the telephone will do a lot. After leavlng West Plalns, Messrs. Cal- laham and Wlndsor were to Vlslt Cab001. Mountaln Grove and other cities. Except in a very few cases they were awsurcd the support of the persons upon whom they called If conditions to which they object could be corrected. Each employe Is a local representatlve nrld where 11e spends his money he can always wln an argument for buslness. Ask your grocer in a casual way If he can't let you have some of the buslness he Is giving thc trucks. It will be hard to refuse you. PENSACOLACREOSOTING COMPANY Wlllow S~rlnrsadvlses they have had PENSACOLA. FLORIDA a ;lie-increase-In tlcket sale& less car- Soeclalizing in the Manufaaturn and Treatment of the following Fomst Produ& load freight, and carload frelght. W11- PILING CROSS TIES POLES CROSS ARMS CONOUITB low Springs has a nlce argument to oPPer LUMBER and STRUCTURAL TIMBERS the publlc in the $100,000 payroll an- on Frlsco Llnes nuallv turned loose there. The station Your Inqulrles Sollclled-Cot Estimates Gladly Furnlshed force- at that polnt has not failed LO Cable Addrws: "PENCREO" Shipments: Rdl er Wattr use that argument efL'ectlvely. Mountain Grove advlses there has been a nice plck up In carload shipments of eggs, canned tomatoes, staves and other commodltles In the last few weeks. The Home 011 Co. there has recently in- stalled a large storage tank and is re- ANDERSON-PRICHARD OIL CORP, celvlng approximately four cars of gaso- REFINERS OF line monthly. The Marlclare Utlllty Cor- poratlon Is soon to start operation ot INDUSTRIAL NAPHTHAS the artlflcial gas plant there and they expect to recelve about a car of gas 011 OKLAHOMACITY, OKLA. per month. The Mountain Grove Cream- ery Co. recently sold to the Missouri

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C. C. SICKLES. Reporter

After mom than a year's illness, Mr. labor; that locks itself ?oh Roy Lamkin, nlre chief at Mem- this, succumbed on March 8. The body r~l~forwarded to Princeton, Mlssourl, darch 9 for interment. Deepest sym- athy b extended the family. on the bolt and stays Bridge Inspector G. G. Homer has wn ordered back to the hospltal for ~~nlment.We sincerely trust that Mr. Imer wlll soon come back to the di- hio on feelina At as a kina locked-is a GRIP 0. E. Haman, former rodman in this nClce, la now employed with Consulting Kncineer Schulz at Nem~hfs. Ot often bps in the office since -he is assigned NUT made by the rh the new river bank work. Mlss Billye Childs. former steno in thlc oflbe, is now located wlth a cotton company at Nemphis. Besides holding !his positlon she is also assistlng In the manment relief work. We are very sorry to learn of the ill- F-9 of XIrs. T. Mr. Blaine and hope rbi. wlll soon recover sufficiently to re- [urn to her home. The 3lissiSsippi Rivet' is rising slightly nflir beng exceedingly low for about a GRIP NUT COMPANY yr. .H. E. Crowder, working for the Vdges-Weeks Construction Company at Sprrngtleld. was in the office recently. 7917 S. Western Avenue Pile driver in charge of Foreman Chxqtaln will shortly complete the drlv- hi. on the Pensacola Sub and then move to the Columbus Sub where there is quite Chicago, Illinois a lot of driving to be done. Awbtant Bridge Engineer T. 31. Capp 08.nt the day with us March 15, while bn his way to Birmingham. We are all truly glad to learn of the rworery of Jlrs. >I. 0. Truitt from an ittack of menlngltis. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Owens of New- burg spent several days, week of Feb- The New ~orkAir Ayer & Lord Brake Company Tie Co. Manufacturers the INSULATED WIRES AND CABLES ISCORPORATED For All Purpoaee Railway Exchange STANDARD AIR-BRAKE -Under All Con. ditions - Every- CHICAGO EQUIPMENT

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